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LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE: Abbey Hobbs, left, and Lucy DeWit glow in the front seats of their car as they soak up the experience of an Art is... drive-in music concert at Horsham Showground. Live-music fans assembled in more than 70 vehicles to experience the show, featuring visiting as well as Wimmera artists. Story, page 3. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Native crop probe T

BY DEAN LAWSON

housands of years of human experience of living off the land might present a major agricultural development opportunity across the Wimmera and southern Mallee.

Barengi Gadjin Land Council is exploring the potential of dryland ‘bush food’ production and how it might fit into the region’s agricultural landscape. Land council economic development manager Tim McCartney said examining the domestic and export opportunities of plant crops that had long sustained people was more than appropriate considering changing cli-

matic circumstances around the globe. Mr McCartney, a Wotjobaluk man with strong generational family connections to the region, said having a serious look at the potential of what types of bush food could be developed, cultivated and produced on various scales for domestic and international markets was a ‘no-brainer’. “It just makes sense. We’re talking about produce that occurs naturally in the landscape and, while there is an important need to ensure the legal protection of the Wotjobaluk intellectual property, the scope for everyone in the Wimmera to share benefits in the space is considerable,” he said. “Imagine, for example, if a farming business struggling with an exotic

crop, historically and naturally unfamiliar with the landscape on one part of a property because of drought had, through a partnership or deal with Barengi Gadjin Land Council, an opportunity to produce valuable drought-proof alternatives? “It is the ultimate value-adding scenario and would also represent a wonderful and productive cross-cultural collaboration.”

Serious consideration

Mr McCartney said general society had barely scratched the surface in understanding the natural plant food that indigenous communities had always tapped into and relied upon. “It seems more than appropriate we

seriously consider what this could mean, not only as a value-adding commodity exercise, but as a way to seriously contribute to caring for the country,” he said. “In the Wimmera, home to the first Native Title claim in the state, the Wotjobaluk people, be it through generations and family teachings, have a deep connection with and understanding of this land.” Mr McCartney said the concept was something in which the region could participate and benefit. “We’re keen, when exploring endemic plant species and associated traditional history and culture and connections to the Wotjobaluk people, to look at how we might work collab-

oratively with Wimmera and southern Mallee private landowners in making this a reality,” he said. “Of course at the moment we’re only talking about a concept in its infancy. There would need to be significant buy-in from various stakeholders, clear directives and processes, identification of market potential and demand and even alterations to some laws. “But we can clearly see this as something with growth potential, not only for an industry, but also for the region and a pragmatic business approach to recognition, protection and respect of Wotjobaluk people’s knowledge and culture.” Continued page 3

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Added pressure to reopen regions C

BY DYLAN DE JONG

oronavirus-free councils in the Wimmera are echoing a statewide call from municipal leaders asking the State Government to consider easing restrictions in rural and regional areas.

A surge in active cases in Melbourne has led the government to embark on a testing blitz across COVID-19 hotspots in 10 city suburbs. Authorities recorded 75 active cases on Monday, the highest in more than two months, and 64 yesterday. Rural Councils Victoria, RCV, is pressuring the State Government to consider easing restrictions in local government areas that remain coronavirus-free. RCV chair Mary-Ann Brown said the organisation wrote a letter to the government last week and would follow-up again after July 12 if there were no further announcements. Wimmera municipal leaders are backing RCV as residents and businesses in their shires begin to feel

a greater impact from re-tightening restrictions. Hindmarsh Shire mayor Rob Gersch, West Wimmera mayor Bruce Meyer and Yarriambiack mayor Graeme Massey said there could also be merit in freeing up more cross-border movement. This came after South Australian member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell recommended his government consider extending travel arrangements permitted between border communities further into western Victoria. But as Victoria records daily spikes in COVID-19 cases, South Australia has scrapped its plan to reopen its state borders on July 20. Cr Gersch said with Hindmarsh Shire yet to record any cases it would be unreasonable to retain current restrictions. “The shires in the non-virus areas feel quite strongly we shouldn’t be victimised for the areas that are affected, such as the hotspots in Melbourne,” he said.

“I think if people followed health regulations and did the right thing it would be a great opportunity.” Cr Gersch said if the South Australian government extended travel conditions it would assist people who relied on businesses on both sides of the border. “Opening the border would be viable. In Nhill we have a lot of people who travel to Bordertown for the vet, dentist and machinery dealerships,” he said.

Room to move

Cr Meyer said he supported easing restrictions across rural councils in Victoria. “Everyone is asking why regional areas are still in lockdown in the same manner as the city when cases of COVID-19 are rare here,” he said. But he added although people relied on crossing the South Australian border for services in his shire, extending travel conditions would be difficult for authorities to manage under latest restrictions.

“We have 250 kilometres of state boundary – for the people who live close-by the border, Naracoorte, Bordertown and Penola are their service centres,” he said. “To form a travel bubble 100km either side of the border so you can travel freely – that would be a good thing. “But I think for people trying to administer that sort of thing it would be an absolute nightmare and you wouldn’t want someone with the virus to enter a community.” Yarriambiack council recorded one COVID-19 case in late March and has since remained free of the virus. Cr Massey said there needed to be more consideration for rural areas that were completely COVID-19 free. “We can’t keep on going how we’re going – if the middle of July comes and there’s little change in the number of cases, I think some businesses will go under,” he said. “They’re coping at the moment, but then JobKeeper is due to run out at the end of September.

“Our shire would be in favour of less restrictions and maybe consideration given to places where there is no coronavirus to resume a better and more relaxed lifestyle than what we’ve got.”

Hotspots lockdown

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a return to stage-three restrictions for people living in COVID-19 hotspots in Melbourne suburbs. From 11:59pm tonight, postcodes 3038, 3064, 3047, 3060, 3012, 3032, 3055, 3042, 3021, 3046 will return to stay-at-home restrictions until at least July 29. None are in regional Victoria. Mr Andrews said for people living outside the locations, there were only four reasons to enter the ‘hotspot zones’ – shopping for food and supplies, care and caregiving, exercise, and study or work – if people were unable to do it from home. Businesses and facilities in these areas that have been able to recently reopen will again be restricted and cafes and restaurants will again only be open for take-away and delivery services.

Flashing lights, honking horns show support Native probe A fleet of more than 70 cars assembled at Horsham Showground at the weekend to support live music – from a distance. Wergaia and Wemba Wemba singer-songwriter Alice Skye fronted a crowd of vehicles alongside King brothers, lead guitarist Sam and drummer Kane, for the band’s first live performance since COVID-19 lockdowns back in March. Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Elizabeth opened the Art is... festival’s drive-in music concert with her pop originals and crowd pleasers such as Fleetwood Mac’s iconic song Dreams. Horsham favourite All the Kings Men kept the energy levels high, closing the gig with well-known covers. Despite a windscreen separating audience members from the musicians, people showed their support after each song with a cascade of honking horns and flashing lights. Skye said the audience provided a live atmosphere that she had missed throughout the pandemic. “I feel like because it’s a bit of a novelty thing, people were into it,” she said. “We had been doing heaps of live Instagram performances but you can’t really connect with people – at least here people are making noise for you.”

NIGHT OUT: Louise Barnett, left, and Andrea Coxon enjoy the Art is... festival drive-in music concert at Horsham Showground. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Sam King said it was refreshing to be able to play to crowds back in his hometown. “It’s a very strange scene in the city at the moment, so we’re all feeling pretty lucky to be back and Horsham has thrown such an incredible gig,” he said.

The band has been gaining international recognition and even had several shows planned for the United States prior to COVID-19. During lockdown the band released a new track Grand Ideas, which has since received airplay on national radio.

“It is good to get the support of a national radio station because you get some good exposure,” King said. “It’s definitely an accolade when you hear yourself on the radio – it puts a smile on your face.” – Dylan De Jong

From page 1 Mr McCartney said the land council had been busy working, especially at its wholesale plant-production site at Wail Nursery, on identifying key market-demand species and undertaking various propagating, growing and harvesting techniques based on establishing commercial quantities. “We’re planning to plant out a crop in the next 12 to 18 months to assess long-term opportunities,” he said. “We’re looking at plants such as saltbush, quandong, yam daisy, chocolate lilies, native thyme, kangaroo grass and river mint. “Most people in today’s agricultural environment wouldn’t have even heard of these plants in reference to food products, but the reality is that they have been in the human food chain for thousands of years in sustaining Wotjobaluk people. “History tells us the contribution Aboriginal people have made to what Australia is today is often overlooked or swept under the carpet. “We need only consider the contribution Indigenous soldiers made during world wars – while at the time not being recognised as Australian. “A Wotjojbaluk-led bush-food industry would represent a pathway to collaboration and a respectful way of working towards a shared future. “Having something unique and done the right way has many spin-off advantages, for example, bolstering the visitor economy.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES

1 July 2020

Pop-up shop: Budget questions answered

Ratepayers invited to meet HRCC leaders to ask budget questions in Roberts Ave Ratepayers can meet with Horsham Rural City Council leaders to discuss the 2020-21 Draft Budget at a pop-up shop in Horsham this week.

Assistance Program, developed to support business and the community through a blend of reduced costs for the community and programs to boost the economy.

The Draft Budget is on public exhibition until July 7 and community feedback is sought.

The Assistance Program will provide additional money to compliment COVID-19 support measures that are either already in place or budgeted for.

It features a two per cent rate rise and all of the $484,000 raised from the increase would go towards helping people recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The shop at 38 Roberts Avenue will be open between 9am to 5pm from Wednesday to Friday this week and from 9am to 12noon on Saturday. about the Draft Business and Community

Council staff will also be able to share details of capital works spending such as urban and rural roads upgrades that are scheduled to happen. All topics related to how Council spends for discussion and no appointment is necessary. Social distancing rules will apply. .

BUDGET SUBMISSIONS To view the draft budget please visit Council’s website hrcc.vic.gov.au Submissions should be made in writing to the Chief Executive email to council@hrcc.vic.gov.au Submissions can also be made via our online form. Visit hrcc.vic.gov.au for details. Community members should indicate in their submissions if they, or a representative of theirs, wish to be heard in person by Council on Thursday 9 July 2020 at 5.00pm.

Submissions must be received before 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2020.

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FREE PARKING EXTENSION Horsham Rural City Council will extend its parking meter hiatus following the recent increases in COVID-19 cases within Victoria. of some restrictions being reintroduced this week and the Coronavirus’s ongoing impact on the local economy, Council would not switch parking meters back on until at least December. Mr Bhalla said that while payment was not required for meters, parking rules must still be followed.

From Thursday 2 July, the Visitor Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm. The Centre can be called on 5382 1832 20 O’Callaghans Parade Horsham

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2020/2021 Ratepayers can request to upsize or downsize their rubbish bin via Council’s website at bit.ly/HRCC_service_request, by emailing council@hrcc.vic.gov.au 5382 9777 before 17 July 2020, for delivery prior to 31 July 2020.

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group will each receive a voucher to Bonnie & Clyde’s. A winner has also been announced for the best individual bin this week. Wendy Butler of Olympic St a voucher to the Cheeky Fox Café for her bin which also features a classic retro character in Buggs Bunny. Due to the excellent community response, the been extended into the school holidays. For full entry details, please visit

The proposed annual charges for 2020/2021 urban areas are $421 for a 240L rubbish bin and $270 for a 120L rubbish bin. For the rural areas, it is proposed the charges will be $388 for a 240L rubbish bin and $238 for a 120L rubbish bin. Council will require the rate assessment number, property address, ratepayer name and telephone number. Occupiers who are not ratepayers must consult with their landlords regarding any changeover.

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Centre reopens with staggered return to operations The wait is over for Horsham Aquatic Centre users keen to return to swimming and fitness programs, with staff opening the centre to the public today. Centre manager Sam Winter said although she was excited to welcome back the community, she hoped patrons would be understanding about a staggered return to operations. “The public has been wanting us to be open since the day we closed,” she said. “Since restrictions eased on June 1 they’ve been waiting to hear when we were going to open. Now, a month later, we are officially opening the doors. “As excited as people are to get back in the pool or gym, they need to remember that social distancing is still important. “That’s why we’ve capped our hours and the amount of people who are allowed to use each facility.” Ms Winter said each of the centre’s two pools could accommodate 20 people, with 20 patrons allowed in the health centre and 10 in group fitness classes. “Those restrictions are set by the government, not by us,” she said. “We have introduced hour sessions for all parts of the centre, which will allow people time to complete their workout and leave, while giving us time to clean in between. “This allows more community members to access the facility, but also, the

WE’RE BACK!: Horsham Aquatic Centre manager Sam Winter is excited to welcome back the community after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The centre will open with restricted hours and a capped number of patrons, who must book to use the pool, health centre or group fitness classes. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER restrictions are so tight and we need to make sure we are abiding by them.” Ms Winter said patrons must book to access the centre and would have to pay a casual fee, with memberships to remain suspended. “There is a bit of frustration at the

moment that we’re not reinstating memberships, but unfortunately, we can’t offer the service we offered preCOVID,” she said. “The casual rate has been heavily discounted.” Opening hours have changed, with

the centre operating morning and afternoon sessions from Monday to Friday, 6am to noon and 3pm to 7pm. The centre will open from 8am to noon on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. Ms Winter said all staff would un-

dergo COVID-safe training and would be re-inducted into their roles. She said between 10 and 15 of the 70 staff employed before the government-imposed shutdown would resume their roles. “It’s quite low, but knowing we’ve got restricted hours we can’t bring everyone back,” she said. “Getting our staff back will be tricky, but a lot were fortunate enough to get employment in other businesses in Horsham, in particular the hospital.” Ms Winter urged patrons to ensure physical-distancing and make use of hygiene stations on site. “Our change rooms and toilets are open, but our preference is for patrons to come ready to use the facility and leave in their workout wear,” she said. Ms Winter said she hoped to be able to open additional services in the near future. “I’m hoping we can start the creche up again in about three weeks,” she said. “Swimming lessons aren’t returning yet, because they will affect how many patrons we can have in the pool, but we are hoping to run some pop-up swimming lessons in term three.” • Horsham Sharks Swimming Club leaders have welcomed the reopening, with members now able to prepare for an upcoming competition season. More, see page 49. – Sarah Matthews

Lifeline for Overland

he Overland Melbourne-to-Adelaide passenger train will continue to operate for the next three years after confirmation the State Government will continue funding the service.

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll announced late yesterday the government had entered into a new agreement. The government commitment ensures the immediate future of the twice-weekly service – which stops at Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Nhill, Dimboola, Horsham, Stawell, Ararat and Geelong’s North Shore. The government took responsibility of funding The Overland after the South Australian government withdrew funding support for the service past December 31, 2018. The South Australian government has continued to maintain its position and The Overland has been subject to only shortterm Victorian government funding. This included a three-month reprieve earlier this year to extend financial support until June 30, despite the service not running due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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The service first ran as the Adelaide Express in 1887, before becoming The Overland in 1926. Tourist-experience operator Journey Beyond Rail now operates the train. Mr Carroll said the government was proud to preserve the iconic train service – ‘giving certainty to regional jobs, regional tourism and regional Victorians who rely on this important connection’. “We’ve listened to councils and communities in western Victoria, who have told us The Overland is a top priority when it comes to public transport services in their region,” he said.

Supporting jobs

Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford added the government was ‘not just saving an icon of Australia’s rail network – we’re also supporting vital jobs and the local economy in the Wimmera’. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy, who has lobbied since 2015 for the State Government to provide funding certainty for the service, said the announcement came as a relief to many western Victorians. She said many people in the region relied

on The Overland to link them with Ballarat, Melbourne and Adelaide. “This news is testament to the amazing community support for the campaign to get this crucial service funded,” she said. “It has been a long, hard road to get to this point, and I am so thrilled the people of our region will continue to have access to this much-needed rail service. “I congratulate everyone involved in this fight, particularly Marg Millington and the Save the Overland campaigners for their determination to ensure this service continued.” Ms Kealy said it was now time for the State Government to recognise the need for regular domestic passenger-rail services between western Victoria and Melbourne. “Not only does passenger rail impact our ability to attract and retain staff, it is also an important service to make sure local residents can get to medical appointments and connect with other communities, whether that is travelling through to Horsham or further on to Ballarat and Melbourne,” she said.

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Natives... no brainer

concept exploring how Australian native plants might or could be adapted into mainstream dryland farming in the Wimmera, see page 1, is both exciting and encouraging.

Regardless of whether it leads to a new industry or a relatively small-time project, the idea represents the type of creative thinking we need in our part of the world. The pandemic is establishing all sorts of new socio-economic playing fields and across the Wimmera, Grampians fringe and southern Mallee, we must more than ever be prepared to take responsibility and control of our own destiny. This starts with brainstorming about taking advantage of what we already do well and consider what else might work and what other paths we might be able to take. To coin an expression, ‘there’s lots of ways to skin a cat’, and growth beyond simple recovery in our region might or should involve going through all the ‘cat-skinning’ reference books we can find. In a word, we’re talking about ‘innovation’. Project leaders behind the bush-food production idea are right in describing the exploration of Indigenous plants that have sustained people for thousands of years as commercial food crops as a ‘no brainer’.

EDITORIAL By Dean Lawson In fact it is surprising, considering the international industry generated from Australian native sub-tropical macadamia nuts for example, that we haven’t seen considerably more large-scale research in this area. We know other native plants and-or their seeds are nutrient rich and we can also make boutique beverages using wattle seeds. From what Barengi Gadjin Land Council is telling us, there are also plenty of other high-value plants in the mix. Project leaders are also right, as with any exploratory venture involving new ideas or products, that there is a pressing need to protect ‘intellectual property’. In this case, it involves Wimmera-Mallee Wotjobaluk knowledge. The other great aspects of the concept are that because it will most likely need a partnership with private landowners to develop in scale, it could, after working through necessary protocols and sensitivities, represent a bridge between cultures, farming and the environment.

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Natimuk’s Cinderella lake SIR, – Thank you Bob Kirsopp, The Weekly Advertiser, June 24, 2020, for your staunch support for Natimuk Lake. Sadly, the lake is a shadow of its former self – a dry wasteland of weeds in winter and dust in summer, untreated asbestos sites, rubbish along its shores, rabbit infestations and abandoned works such as stone beaching and the outlet weir. All this could have been avoided. Co-operation between authorities and the community could have achieved tremendous results for Natimuk Lake, as has happened through significant volunteer works at Mt Arapiles. Instead, we have seen years of bickering and a neglected lake. Now we see the Department of Environment,

Land, Water and Planning-Parks Victoria attempting to get their hands on the Otto Spehr trust money behind the back of Natimuk Lake Foreshore Committee, and then attempting to silence any protest or independent voices by kicking them off the foreshore committee. Frankly it’s an outrage. The Supreme Court granted probate of the Otto Spehr estate to the foreshore committee, not to government coffers. Beautification and development of Natimuk Lake can be achieved, as per Otto Spehr’s wishes and the wishes of all who know and love the lake, if the will – and goodwill – is there. Until then, Natimuk Lake remains the Wimmera’s Cinderella lake, an indictment on all in authority and all entrusted with its management. Keith Lockwood Natimuk

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Garden at Dimboola Police Station. In an heritage and culture category, Dimboola Victorian Railways Institute is a nomination for fence-restoration work and Dimboola RSL for a war memorial commemorative sign. Dimboola Lions Club, which runs a recycling centre, is a finalist in a waste category and the town’s Peter Taylor Memorial Ski Jump event is a finalist in the social wellbeing category. Teyha Clarke is a young-legend category finalist and Hindmarsh Shire’s Cr Tony Schneider is a finalist for the Phyllis Frost Award. Officials will present awards at a dinner in Beechworth on September 3, pending circumstances involving COVID-19 restrictions.

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major upgrade of Longerenong College’s agribusiness centre will start as soon as this week after confirmation of a $2-million State Government finance package.

College general manager John Goldsmith said relevant parties had already signed contracts to start the transformation. The project is scheduled to be complete by March 21 next year. Training and Skills and Higher Education Minister Gayle Tierney announced the funding during a visit to the college at Dooen, north of Horsham, ending more than a decade of project development and lobbying. Of the $2-million government commitment, $1.5-million will go to transforming the agribusiness centre into a modern education hub and $500,000 will go towards establishing a new stand-alone classroom to meet growing Vocational Education and Training in Schools, VETiS, demand. Mr Goldsmith said the college, managed by Skillinvest, had first costed the project in 2009. “The agribusiness centre is one of the two primary teaching areas at the college and upgrading these facilities will be fantastic for the students,” he said. “It will really modernise the classrooms and include all informationtechnology infrastructure that will complement a new DATA farm. “All the classrooms will basically ‘talk’ to the farm. This upgrade will be part of an integration process and tap into the expanding of technology at the college.

FINANCIAL BACKING: From left, Longerenong College and Skillinvest chief executive Darren Webster, college general manager John Goldsmith and Training and Skills and Higher Education Minister Gayle Tierney at the college during a State Government announcement. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “Classrooms are going to get a significant facelift and will provide a stimulating learning environment for our students.” The agribusiness centre upgrades and refurbishment will involve an auditorium, computer laboratory and a student resource centre. Mr Goldsmith said a new standalone VETiS classroom, near a college engineering centre, was the result of about 18 months of planning.

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Parking extension Horsham Rural City Council will extend its parking meter hiatus following latest increases in COVID-19 cases in Victoria. Chief executive Sunil Bhalla said in light of some restrictions being reintroduced this week and the COVID19’s ongoing effect on the district economy, the council would wait until at least December before a return to using parking meters.

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Riverfront plan developing BY DEAN LAWSON

immera River user groups in Horsham will continue to provide feedback on a draft concept plan for the city’s riverfront before council leaders release designs to the broader community next month.

A draft concept plan includes accessible landscaping, a natural water-play area and siting for a cafe by the river. Riverfront activation is the first part of a long-term project to improve and enhance seven precincts included in a City to River Masterplan. Horsham Rural City Council adopted the masterplan in November last year. The overall project already has a guaranteed $3-million in funding based on Commonwealth and state government and council contributions. The council has also applied to Sport and Recreation Victoria, SRV, for an additional $3-million to de-

velop a natural water-play area between Horsham Caravan Park and Horsham City Rowing Club. If successful, the State Government would provide the grant as part of SRV’s one-off Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program, which is offering $64-million across the state.

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Project Community Reference Group chairman Johnny Gorton said feedback from riverfront user groups would shape the precinct’s draft concept plans. “We want to show the draft concept plans to the wider community as soon as we can and we’ll seek feedback from the community to ensure the draft plan picks up on good suggestions and advice,” he said. “But first there is some groundwork to be done with the key stakeholders including traditional owners and user groups within and close by the precinct. “That’s happening right now and already valuable information has

been received from rowing and angling clubs, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, the miniature rail group, with additional meetings due to take place throughout July. “These discussions will help us get to a concept plan that addresses technical, cultural, social and functional issues, prior to be taken out to the community for meaningful and valuable feedback.” The Horsham community presented more than 500 submissions about the river and its surrounds as part of a City to River Masterplan engagement process, which has helped provide direction for landscape architects’ drafting of the concept plan. The Community Reference Group’s role is to shape engagement and feedback management. It includes three community, eight community organisation and four council representatives. “As a group we are focused on seeking community feedback to make the riverfront an even more

Johnny Gorton inviting place for everyone now and for generations to come,” Mr Gorton said. The group will provide updates about the project, its engagement plan and how the public can provide feedback on it through the council’s Riverfront Activation webpage, on Facebook and council advertisements in newspapers.

Hindmarsh testing Hindmarsh Shire Council has secured thermometers from the State Government to test visitors’ temperature in efforts to ensure the municipality’s businesses, staff and community stay COVID-19 free. Visitors to caravan parks, tourist attractions and council buildings will need to test their body temperature before entering sites. Hindmarsh Shire has yet to have a confirmed case of COVID-19 since the pandemic started earlier this year. One of the virus symptoms is a fever and testing people’s temperature has become a recognised first-line-of-defence way of identifying people who might have the disease. Hindmarsh mayor Rob Gersch said keeping shire communities safe was important. “We are asking anyone who is not well to stay home these school holidays,” he said. The council is providing the thermometers to caravan parks, Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum, Yurunga Homestead, libraries, council customer service centres and Nhill cinema. “When indoor events resume, anyone attending will be required to have their temperature tested and will not be able to attend with a high temperature,” Cr Gersch said. People seeking information can call Monica Revell on 5391 4444 or email mrevell@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

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The Victorian Government is connecting people to jobs. Working for Victoria is supporting unemployed people – whether they have lost their jobs due to the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) or have been without work for a longer period of time. Yarriambiack Shire Council was fortunate to receive a grant through the WFV initiative and is providing critical community services to support the government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Critical community services have included positions addressing: • Cleaning and sanitation of public spaces and infrastructure • Cleaning and maintenance at Kindergarten sites • Food services and catering for vulnerable community members • Waste management, and; • Environmental management and outdoor work

Amazing new art work at Woomelang Street artists Andrew J Bourke, ITCH, Dvate, Goodie, Kaff-Eine, Makatron and Chuck Mayfield have teamed up to paint 8 field bins in Woomelang with a theme of Endangered Species of the Mallee. The results are incredible. Works and Operations around Council The construction company S & R Engineering commenced works on the next stage of the Levee on Tuesday the 15th of June. There have been some prospective locations for gravel pits within the shire as a result of advertising and local scouting. The final two large road rehabilitation jobs were sealed and completed last Friday thanks to the great efforts of the operations crew from all three zones. The extra effort and time that they all committed too, has resulted in Council being in a fantastic position to complete the Capital Works Program on time.

With this investment Yarriambiack Shire Council has been successful in welcoming 9 new employees in June with another 4 looking to commence in coming weeks; totaling 13 additional staff for a period of 6 months.

Local Laws Have had a couple of incidents of cats that have continually trespassed onto the same private property. Cat owners are reminded that their cats can be seized and impounded if their cat wanders onto another person’s property more than once. Whilst we don’t enforce a cat curfew, we encourage owners to keep their cats contained at night. Have received a couple of permit applications to keep more than the allowed number of animals. These applications are currently being reviewed.

SHARE Grants to Open

The Round 1 2020 Share grants will open 8th June 2020 and close 3rd July. The purpose of the program is to develop and actively support community organisations and businesses who positively contribute to community wellbeing and the cultural life of the region.

Sport and Recreation We have seen the recommencement of some local sporting activities including golf, bowls, tennis, noncontact football and netball training, and the option of many recreational activities including fishing, boating, walking groups, playgrounds, skate parks and fitness classes.

The grants program enables the Shire to build community capacity and sustainability, develop cultural identity and support initiatives that respond to identified community needs.

As part of the “Return to Sport” Protocols, Council were required to grant football/ netball clubs with written approval before any form of non-contact training could commence. In line with the protocols, after receiving the names of the nominated COVID Safe Officers and the Certificates to proof that the required Infection Control Training had been completed, council granted permission to all four clubs – Southern Mallee Giants, Warrack Eagles, Minyip Murtoa Football Netball Club and the Rupanyup Football Netball Club to resume training. Unearth Amazing Tourism Project Aubrey and Areegra continue to create a Guidebook of the region. The book is based around the Silo Art Trail and highlights local businesses and additional smaller trails and is expected to be completed by the end of June/early July. Yarriambiack Libraries Planning for the delivery of Library Services to be initiated on July 1, 2020 is continuing with the purchase of IT/software, furniture and shelving. The Yarriambiack Libraries Facebook Page has been created to begin promotion and awareness of the upcoming services and also open communication with members. The Facebook Page will include ideas for engaging young readers, story-telling sessions, general library enquiries and book recommendations. The Facebook Page has been well received with 169 ‘Likes’. The Library Van has arrived and will be branded in the coming weeks. A locker system will be installed in Lascelles, Speed and Yaapeet where customers can access their orders and use as a drop-off point for returns. Warracknabeal Levee Works Levee preliminary works begun this week, heavy plant to touch down late next week and will continue works for the next 5-7 weeks. S&R Engineering have established a site office on the old croquet grounds.

The Yarriambiack Shire Council Community Share Grants Funding Program offers three grant programs: • Community Share Grant - Event and Sponsorship (up to $1,000 with no matching funding required) • Community Share Grant – Business and Streetscape (up to $2,000 with 1:1 funding) • Community Share Grant – Community Building Grants (up to $3,000 with no matching funding required. For more information please contact Council on 5398 0100 or visit our website.

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Yarriambiack Shire Council (Council) acting under section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) My name is Justin Knorpp. I am the new Youth and Library Impact Officer at the Yarriambiack Shire proposes to transfer Lot 1 of Lodged Plan 66769 known as the Hall carpark, Beulah and shown on the map by the circle, to the Beulah Cooperative for the purpose of a new Supermarket Cooperative. Council. I will be working with the Youth Action Council to come up with some exciting, amazing ideas and It is Council’s intention to transfer the land for the purpose of a Supermarket Cooperative. In accordance with section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing activities to do post these crazy Covid-19 times that we are currently in. to the undersigned by no later than 5pm, Friday 31st July 2020. The Youth Action Council is made up of 12-25 year olds throughout the Yarriambiack Shire. They work together to create programs and activities to engage young people aged 8-25. If you are aged Submissions should be addressed or delivered to: 12-25 and would be interested and like to join the Youth Action Council and be part of our team, feel J Holmes, Chief Executive Officer, Yarriambiack Shire Council, 34 Lyle Street, Warracknabeal VIC 3393 free to send me an email or message me for more information: Email: jholmes@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au Email: jknorpp@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au phone: 0429941083.

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We have monthly meetings and our next meeting will be at 6:00pm-7:00 Wednesday the 15th of A person making a submission is entitled to request in the submission that they wish to appear in person, or July, 2020 at the Warracknabeal Shire Council Office or via ZOOM. to be represented by a person specified in the submission, in support of the submission at a meeting of the council or its Committee on a date, time and place to be determined by Council. Submissions made under I am more than happy to talk to anyone who may be interested. section 223 of the Act are not confidential and: Moving forward, we would like to hold meetings in a variety of towns and look at online participation. • will be incorporated in full (including any personal information) into the agenda and minutes of any Council So please don’t hesitate to get in contact even if you live outside of Warracknabeal. or committee meeting at which the matter is considered; • will be available on Council’s website as part of any relevant Council or committee agenda and minutes; Yarriambiack Kindergartens • must be made available for public inspection in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Kindergarten and School Holidays commencing at the end of this All submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Act. week Friday 26th June Following the consideration of any submissions, Council may decide to transfer the land or not transfer With School holidays commencing on Friday after a very unusual the land. Term 2, it is timely to say a huge thank you to all families for all your Enquiries to: Jessie Holmes 5398 0101 or jholmes@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au support and consideration of the COVID 19 restrictions that have been introduced at Kindergarten over the past months. Never before have families been excluded from Kindergartens, asked to drop children off at the gate on arrival and pick up from there on departure. And certainly never before have Educators been asked to teach children about social distancing and only allow two children to sit at a table something that goes against nearly every four year olds’ natural instinct. But our world has changed and for everyone’s safety this is where Kindergarten has landed. Your patience in keeping your children home if possible, even if you know a sniffle is nothing, has meant that we have kept all children and educators safe and we all thank you for that. Have a great holiday everyone, staff, children and families. Yarriambiack Shire Council appreciates all your fantastic support. See you in Term 3.

Library Services to begin from the 20th July

Yarriambiack Libraries are well on their way to being delivered with the transition away from the Wimmera Regional Library Corporation. The new sites are taking shape with building works, furniture and collections all underway. We have also recruited our Words on Wheels Mobile Library Officer Justin Knorrp. Yarriambiack Shire residents who are already cardholders with the Wimmera Regional Library Corporation are more than welcome to keep their current membership card which can still be used, or change their membership card to a new Yarriambiack Libraries. A membership form will be included in a mailout that will be sent in the coming weeks. Don't forget to 'Like' The Yarriambiack Libraries Facebook Page.

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BY DYLAN DE JONG

n overhaul to the cost of university degrees to drive students into ‘job-relevant’ courses has left Wimmera year-12 students divided as they near the end of their schooling careers.

Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan said reforms to university fees would help fill demand in job growth areas as the country grapples rising unemployment. Changes will see fees for agriculture and mathematic degrees drop as much as 62 percent, while health and education-based degrees will decrease 42 percent. Students wishing to undertake a humanities degree will face a fee increase of 113 percent and law and commerce, 28 percent. Horsham College year-12 student Cameron Marcroft plans to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science in 2022 after taking a gap year. He said the restructure to fees was a welcomed change. “I will be able to get my HECS debt paid off a lot faster and I won’t have anywhere near us much economic stress once I graduate from university,” he said. “It’s also more encouraging to do next level studies, like honours and masters, as well if it’s a bit cheaper.” Cameron said he hoped the changes would incentivise more students to consider studying agriculture. “It will likely get more people involved in agriculture, which is also very encouraging,” he said. “It’s definitely a growth area – Australia is at the forefront for a lot of

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the new technology with new farming practices because the country faces a lot of difficulties, particularly with climate change. “We need to come up with new technology to be able to modify crops that can grow with less water.”

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Stawell Secondary College year-12 student Isobel Skene plans to study a Bachelor of Film and Photography at RMIT in Melbourne next year. She said it was concerning that fees had more than doubled for her choice of degree. “It’s pretty daunting, I don’t have much in the way of financial support besides money I’ve earned,” she said. “I might have to look at study parttime and get a job to support myself with it.” She said she believed the government could have taken a different approach. “I feel like there was definitely a better way to go about it or another plan the government could have implemented to benefit people more evenly,” she said. “It’s 2020, we should all be able to decide where we want to go. “We should study something we have a passion for and not just because we need to support ourselves. “I really love photography and being able to capture moments. I have a passion and want to pursue it.” Isobel’s peer, year-12 student Caitlyn Russell, plans to study nursing next year. She said the lowering of fees for nursing students ‘solidified’ her choice. “When I first heard about the chang-

INCENTIVE: Horsham College student Cameron Marcroft is keen to study agricultural science next year. The cost of his chosen university degree has decreased by 62 percent. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER es, a lot of people were giving me encouragement. It being cheaper is definitely beneficial and will put less stress on me,” she said. “I’ve been interested in nursing since a young age. A lot of influences made me want to pursue a job in the health sector and nursing seemed the best fit for me.” But Caitlyn said she believed there needed to be more equality for students who had alternative career goals. “It seems like they’re putting more priority on the essential services – it

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just doesn’t seem fair to people with other interests,” she said. Fee increases will not be implemented for courses students are already undertaking. Education Minister Dan Tehan also announced an extra 39,000 university places for Australian students would be funded by 2023. The government expects a higher percentage of year-12 students, who usually defer university, will be less likely to take a gap year because of travel restrictions and a poor jobs market.

‘Jobs for the future’ plan University leaders believe a new reform package set to address the gap in higher education participation will have profound benefits for regional, rural and remote communities. Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan introduced reforms to the university sector to create ‘jobs for the future’ with lower student fees for subjects including nursing, psychology, teaching, engineering and science. Federation University, which has a campus in Horsham, welcomed the reform. Vice-chancellor Helen Bartlett said the reform package actioned several recommendations identified in a National Regional, Rural and Remote Tertiary Education Strategy from 2019. She said the new package aimed to grow university places in regional Australia by 3.5 percent a year and would support regional, remote and indigenous students to undertake high-level tertiary studies. “These reforms are a commitment to regional, rural and remote Australia – we support the government’s goals and look forward to receiving more detail on how the funding model will be implemented,” she said. “Students, communities and providers should benefit from the new reform package.” Professor Bartlett also commended an additional $400-million over four years for regional students, universities and communities. She said the support was timely as regional and rural campuses offered FedUni students a safe and affordable environment for gaining a high-quality education and accessing well-paid jobs.

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Interactive art showcase Students at Ararat College have helped create an interactive artwork to reflect on what they were grateful for during difficult times. College psychology teacher Janine Poole organised the Wings of Gratitude wall at the school as a connection to a school’s participation in a Resilience Project. “With this in mind I asked students to focus on what they are grateful for and they then coloured, drew or wrote this on feathers of the wings,” she said. “We tried to ensure most students in the school completed at least one feather. We also included staff and anyone else in the school community who wanted to contribute to this project.” Ms Poole said the project aim was to be inclusive as possible and to put a positive spin on what the com-

munity was experiencing in such an unusual and challenging year. “Most students had a focus on family and friends which was great to see and it was clear they were aware how lucky they were to have shelter, food and clothing – the basic necessities of life,” she said. “They added the ‘black lives matter’ logos and the LGBTIQA colours with words like ‘acceptance’, which was fantastic. “I want every student to walk past the display and smile because it looks so good, feel proud that they contributed to it and to have a little more positive outlook. “I have added at the bottom of this display – ‘Retrain your brain by thinking of three things you’re grateful for each day’. I also added the quote ‘Positivity will let you soar’. I hope they read this every day.”

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Temporary lifeline A 12-month extension of State Government funding for a Rural Outreach Program across the region has prompted a call for a greater long-term commitment to the scheme. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said the funding extension was a sensible decision but represented a temporary lifeline. She said the $300,000 announcement by Mental Health Minister Martin Foley fell well short of providing certainty or direction for the program. Ms Kealy, also Victorian’s Opposition shadow mental-health spokeswoman, went further and said the money ‘did not go anywhere near close enough’. “The Andrews Labor government is specialising in handing out temporary lifelines to critical services such as our Primary Care Partnerships – and now the Rural Outreach Program, which our PCPs co-ordinate,” she said. “We need more certainty than just 12 months at a time for these important programs to enable them to plan for and provide the long-term support that our local communities need.” Ms Kealy said Primary Care Partnerships in the past 20 years had played an integral community-support role during droughts, floods, bushfires and now in response to COVID-19. “This is a perfect example of why we need their funding to continue beyond the State Government funding cut-off at the end of the year,” she said. “Now, we have the situation where our fantastic rural outreach workers have been given funding certainty for only a short period of time. “No-one can do what these services do for our local communities, and we can’t afford to lose them. “The continued drip-feeding of funding by the government is only creating uncertainty and making their jobs harder. “I have been proud to stand with our PCPs in the fight for ongoing security and will do everything I can to ensure local residents continue to have access to the vital services they provide.”

Applause for Pulford Victoria’s angling peak body has applauded the efforts of Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford, who is moving out of the Fishing and Boating Ministry. VRFish chairman Rob Loats, formerly of Donald district, said Ms Pulford had been an outstanding supporter of recreational fishing. “Over the past six years Minister Pulford has helped to deliver record investment to the recreational fishing sector through the Target One Million policy,” he said. “Recreational fishing in Victoria is the best it has ever been and is now the envy of other states.” He said fish-stocking records had been broken and work had started on Victoria’s purpose-built native fish hatchery at Arcadia. Mr Loats said he now looked forward to working with new Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne. Page

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Revisiting Aradale Historian and Federation University anthropologist David Waldron has teamed up with his mother, psychologist Sharn Waldron, and Eerie Tours manager Nathaniel Buchanan to write Aradale: The Making of a Haunted Asylum. David Waldron has a background in studying the origins of folklore. This will be his fifth book, having also explored sightings of the black dog, the legacy of witch trials in Britain and the foreboding mythology of Victoria’s big cat. In his latest book, Waldron studies the brutal history of Ararat’s Aradale Asylum and why it has become synonymous with pop culture. Opening in 1867, Aradale has been home to thousands of people society labelled ‘lunatics’ before it closed down in the 1990s. The site is now deemed a tourist attraction and more than 20,000 people visit each year. Waldron said his fascination with the way society had dealt with hard truths of happenings within the asylum’s walls inspired him to write the book. “Living in Ballarat now for 20 years and visiting and seeing the asylum and hearing the stories about it, it just became a natural area I wanted to explore,” he said. “We have an obligation about the history of that place and how we manage these sites. “But it’s important for the community as it generates an income for the Ararat community.” Waldron said the ghost stories that were intrinsically tied to the 19th century institution were at the core of the asylum’s popularity. “This site has become a significant centrepiece for the dark tourist industry,” he said. “There are a lot of profound ethical questions that need to be dealt with regarding the pressures from public and pop culture on one hand and paying respect to the past on the other.

Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre will reopen to the public for a two-day week, starting tomorrow, as the region patiently awaits more visitors when COVID-19 restrictions ease. Horsham Rural City Council chief executive Sunil Bhalla said the O’Callaghans Parade centre, which has been closed since March, would be open Thursdays and Fridays while the coronavirus recovery continued. He said staff had been provided with relevant information from Wimmera tourism operators and were planning for an increase in tourism when restrictions were lifted.

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Waldron said looking at how public perception of mental illnesses had changed over the past century was another significant theme for the book. “In the 19th century many of the people who were classified as lunatics – are people today we would regard as ordinary people,” he said. “This was long before the days of contemporary psychiatry where we started to develop a better understanding of brain chemistry of people involved and have an arguably better way of defining what we regard as mental illness. “I think we’ve developed significantly better skills in what we mean by mental illness and are far better integrating people into the community, in saying that, so many people still fall through the cracks in the institutionalised system.” Aradale: The Making of a Haunted Asylum will be available for purchase in book shops or online from July 16.

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Haven Market returns on Saturday Haven Market organisers have encouraged the community to adhere to physical-distancing regulations during a ‘cautious return’ at the weekend. Saturday’s market, from 9am to 1pm at Haven Recreation Reserve, will be the first since coronavirus-related shutdowns in March. Organiser Sue Exell said stallholders were excited to have an

“The information centre will reopen to provide support to the local tourism industry and welcome those who are travelling throughout our region,” he said. “For the safety of both visitors and staff, a number of measures have been put in place including sanitising stations, social-distance markers, perspex screens and only a limited number of people will be able to enter the facility at one time. “We appreciate customers’ understanding and patience throughout this time.” Operating hours will be 10am to 4pm.

opportunity to sell their wares, but warned the market’s ongoing viability was dependent on behaviour. “We really need people to observe the 1.5-metre distance,” she said. “We would be really unlucky for anything to happen – none of our stallholders are from Melbourne – but we still need to be careful.”

Mrs Exell said Saturday’s market would run entirely outdoors, showcasing between 25 and 30 stalls. “A few of our regulars aren’t ready to come back yet, but we have quite a few new ones, which is exciting,” she said. “We are looking forward to it. Hopefully the weather is kind to us.” – Sarah Matthews

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The Australian wool market had its final sale of the 2019/20 season this week. Prices continued to deteriorate across the country. The individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) in Sydney and Melbourne fell by another 5 to 38 cents. Fremantle did not have a sale last week and therefore did not suffer the 40 to 50 cent losses experienced in the Eastern markets. As a result, the losses in Fremantle this week were much larger, the Western MPGs fell by 82 to 105 cents. Due to these losses the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator fell by 29 cents. The EMI finished the season on 1,110 cents, this was a fall of 605 cents, which equated to a 35.3% reduction. When viewed in US dollar terms the reduction was very similar, a 428 US cent fall, 35.8% lower. The national passed in rate finished the season on 17.0%, due to the falling prices this was 6.5% higher than the previous season. The total national offering for the season was 1,470,717 bales, which was 194,942 bales less than the previous season, a reduction of 11.7%. The total turnover for the year was well down, which was to be expected with reduced prices and offerings. The total turnover for the season was 1.973 billion dollars, compared to 3.192 billion dollars for the 2019/20 season. The crossbred sector also recorded price reductions for the series, the MPGs for 26.0 through to 32.0 micron lost 20 to 38 cents for the week in Melbourne. The skirtings followed a similar path to the fleece, with prices generally falling by 30 to 50 cents. The three carding indicators fell by 38 cents. Next week is the first sale on the 2020/21 season. To avoid having a sale straddling two financial years, the sales have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday. There is currently 31,072 bales on offer in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.

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Care beyond COVID BY DYLAN DE JONG

immera healthcare leaders believe collaborative technology and telehealth services used during the COVID-19 pandemic will pave the way forward, optimising health outcomes for rural and regional Victorians.

A temporary telemedicine measure to enable health professionals to treat patients virtually or over the phone will end in September. But Wimmera healthcare leaders are calling on the Federal Government to retain the model as the measures are providing greater conveniences for patients, especially in minimising travel costs and improving remote access to services such as allied health. Hospital board members also believe the switch to virtual meetings at the start of the pandemic significantly improved time management, allowing resources to be redirected into patient care. West Wimmera Health Service chief executive Ritchie Dodds said governments should consider retaining the telemedicine model. “Hopefully we will at least retain some if not all items that are funded through telehealth,” he said. “If we can open up the communication channels, we can do some great work together. “I’d be expecting that’s going to be the new normal, where people will start using these technologies more and using them for the benefits of patients.” Mr Dodds said during the pandemic doctors saw significant uptake in telehealth requests.

“Speaking to the head doctor out of the Nhill practice, they saw telehealth increase as much as 70 percent,” he said. “That’s now dropped back down to about 30 percent. “For chronic conditions, the patient will still need to see their doctor. “But this service has removed a lot of the time people have spent having to get those ongoing medications that they really shouldn’t have to visit a doctor every time to receive.” Mr Dodds said telehealth could be particularly helpful for improving access to mental-health services across the Wimmera. “It’s got to be a good thing if you’ve got online counselling sessions for people who live remotely,” he said. “We’re always looking for more options for people. “If they’re in a crisis situation or in need of ongoing help, this might mean they actually get that help, if all they need is an internet connection and computer.”

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Mr Dodds said switching to online meetings had also allowed greater co-operation between the hospital’s regional partners. “We were having meetings with all health services across the Grampians region, including right down to Ballarat,” he said. “We were able to meet with the Ballarat Health Service chief executive and all chief executives from across the region on a weekly basis – and none of us have had to travel one kilometre to do it,” he said. “The more efficient we can run the back of house operations, the more

time and money there can be for front of house, on direct care.” Wimmera Health Care Group is also looking at how virtual technology could improve productivity. Chief executive Catherine Morley said the health service had high uptake for telehealth services during the pandemic. “We used telehealth extensively in the delivery of allied health services,” she said. “At the height of the pandemic we went from 200 to 18 clients who were accessing the service face-to-face per week. “I think from a patient perspective, the fact they don’t have to travel but can still receive the care is a huge outcome we want to capitalise on.” Ms Morley said health providers would need to ensure delivery of telehealth services were equal to the standard of care that was provided face-to-face if it were to become a key part of the hospital’s model of care beyond COVID-19. “We’ve been working with Deakin University and Dr Peter Martin organising training about making telehealth more effective,” she said. “We need to make sure we can still provide equitable health services with the expertise over the internet – we want to make sure the consultations will meet the patients’ needs.” Ms Morley said improving the delivery of telehealth had the potential to increase access to health services for rural and regional communities. “In Melbourne you can catch public transport to attend appointments, but for some people who live in the Wimmera they might have to travel quite far to get the same result,” she said.

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The call comes after the council received a draft West Wimmera Shire Council Corella Management Plan 2020-2024 at its June meeting. The plan outlines a range of options for corella management in the shire and will be on public display for four weeks. Shire residents can make submissions to the council about the plan. Planning and environment manager David Pietsch said West Wimmera Shire had experienced problems with large numbers of corellas in the past. “In significant numbers, corellas cause damage to trees, create noise issues and can potentially damage buildings and infrastructure,” he said. Mr Pietsch said community opinions about corellas varied, with some residents seeing the birds’ migration as a natural phenomenon that people needed to accept. “Other residents in the shire consider these birds a menace,” he said. The corella-management plan outlines five different management strategies available to the council. These include culling birds, dispersing birds, public education, asset-design solutions, and advocacy and partnership. “It is understood that no single management strategy alone will prove effective,” Mr Pietsch said. “Different techniques need to be used in different locations and at varying times.” Culling and dispersing birds will involve shooting live ammunition, along with using hand-held

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lasers and flares, stock whips, clapping boards, and gas scare guns. A public education strategy will involve distributing more information to residents about corellas and how to live with them. An asset-design solutions strategy will involve looking at the design and maintenance of council infrastructure in view of limiting the destruction that corellas cause. This might include changing the colour of synthetic turf or using polyethylene pipe to prevent birds perching on aerials and communication cables. The final strategy, advocacy and partnership, will involve sharing corella-management ideas with other councils and asking the State Government for a regional response to the birds. Mr Pietsch said residents needed to make submissions to the council before 5pm on July 24. Written submissions must be addressed to David Pietsch, PO Box 201, Edenhope, Victoria, 3318, or emailed to council@westwimmera.vic. gov.au. The plan will be available for inspection on the council’s website, www.westwimmera.vic. gov.au and at customer service centres in Baker Street, Kaniva, and Elizabeth Street, Edenhope. All submissions will go before the council, which will make a decision on the management plan in August.

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gricultural societies and communities are set for a financial boost to help reignite their annual shows when the COVID-19 threat has passed.

The Federal Government will provide $36-million to support Australia’s 580 agricultural shows, which generate an estimated $1-billion to the national economy each year, attract six-million patrons annually and have support from 50,000 volunteers. Depending on timing, the pandemic has forced organisers of most agricultural shows, which have been traditional annual events and a part of life in Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians district communities, to abandon their events. Agricultural shows make up a significant part of a major-events calendar across the region. Wimmera Development Association research has revealed that cancellation of events between March and May this year cost the Wimmera and southern Mallee about $23-million. Horsham Agricultural Society president Zack Currie said the funding was great news and based on guidelines Horsham Show would be eligible for up to $15,000. “This will help us cover various operational costs such as utilities, rent, maintenance and all the usual fees we incur,” he said. “We’ve been working it all out since the announcement and it is going to be a great help in keeping us ticking along. “It is a very different environment at the moment, we have had to learn to adapt. This specific funding has

been really well received by the show community.” Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said agricultural shows were part of the fabric of regional Australia. “They create social bonds and improve mental health in parts of regional Australia where distance, drought, bushfires and now COVID-19 have caused significant hardship and distress,” he said.

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Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the Supporting Agricultural Shows program was a one-off reimbursement to agricultural show societies to deal with cashflow pressures caused by pandemic-related cancellations. “This money goes right down to the small country shows because we acknowledge the role shows play in connecting agriculture and regional Australia to metropolitan Australians,” he said. “There is a risk that if we don’t help not only could royal shows cease to function the way they are now but also those small shows, all of which are run by volunteers, could fold.” Organisers across the region have either been inventive by developing virtual online show competitions or forthcoming in declaring preparations to relaunch their events in 2021. National agricultural shows peak body Agriculture Shows Australia made the submission to the Federal Government and welcomed the funding announcement. Chairman Rob Wilson said sup-

WELCOMED: Horsham Agricultural Society president Zack Currie said the funding was great news and based on guidelines Horsham Show would be eligible for up to $15,000. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER port would enable the consideration and planning to begin for agricultural shows in 2021. “It will provide communities and the inter-related stakeholders and businesses the confidence to engage and participate, to ensure these Australian iconic events continue,” he said. The Supporting Agricultural Shows program has three parts – • $10-million in operational support for regional show societies. Shows will be able to claim up to

$10,000 if their attendance last year was less than 2000, up to $15,000 if their attendance was between 2000 and 4999 and up to $70,000 if their attendance was more than 5000. • $26-million in operational support for Royal Agricultural Show societies which can additionally claim for unrecoverable costs associated with preparing for cancelled shows. • $100,000 in operational support for Agricultural Shows Australia’s Rural Ambassador Program.

Fishing survey Participants in this year’s Horsham Fishing Competition have an opportunity to enter next year’s contest for free by completing an online survey. Competition committee members are encouraging participants to answer several questions about their 2020 experience. Committee members will use the responses to help shape next year’s event. Each survey respondent will go in a draw to win two adult entry passes to the 2021 angling contest. The Weekly Advertiser Horsham Fishing Competition, a highlight on the region’s events calendar each Labour Day long weekend, draws participants from far and wide to compete for glory and a $60,000 prize pool. Clifton Hill angler John Whaley, who caught his first fish in five Horsham Fishing Competition attempts, won this year’s major prize, a car. A wide variety of prizes are available in several categories each year. Survey participants have an opportunity to tell the committee, run by volunteers, how they think the competition can be improved. They can also provide input into prizes, camping options and complementary activities. People can visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLKBMBG to complete the survey by midnight on Sunday.

Office retention Member for Mallee Anne Webster has welcomed a Federal Government move to establish a permanent Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner. Ms Webster said continuing and strengthening the office would help the government introduce reforms and rural health priorities to support practical change for communities. The expanded office will start today.

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WITH consistent demand, and five successful seasons with the Elmer’s Haulmaster range, WA distributors Waringa Agriculture are excited to announce the release of the Tandem Axle range of chaser bins for the upcoming 2020/21 harvest. This addition adds merit to the already increasing demand for the Haulmaster and offers another option to fulfil farmers’ requirements. Elmer’s Manufacturing Designs, develops, and manufactures specialised agricultural equipment in the heart of the Manitoba red river valley, Canada. It started as a small farm business in 1978 and has continued to grow, now building a diversified group of equipment lines for any size farming operation. All equipment is tested to meet the high demands and expectations in the farming business.

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vide maximum manoeuvrability, minimal soil disturbance, and reduced pressure on axles, therefore increasing the longevity of the machine.

The Haulmaster Tandem range was trialled and tested in Australia last season with great success. Waringa general manager, Sam Abbott said the capabilities of the Tandem range greatly exceeded their expectations.

Other features of the new tandem design include 3m wheel centres for CTF, pivoting spout and adjustable auger, work and safety lighting, fast clean out, and unloading speeds exceeding other chaser bins on the market (16-18T per minute).

“The mobility and fluidness of the tandem axle makes for a stress-free pull on the tractor, even when full,” Mr Abbott said.

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“We were looking for capacity and the 41T Elmer’s with the tandem axle has been great for us so far,” Mr Lord said.

“The Tandem has 2.5m2 of ground contact, maximising flotation and resulting in lower soil compaction.”

Designed by Elmer’s, the Haulmaster Pro features a joystick for operating the chaser bin making it extremely user friendly and requiring less Hydraulic Remotes to operate.

“The best features of this bin are the tandem axles, better load carry, the capacity and the loadcells which are handy to calibrate headers on the go.”

The joystick works in conjunction with 5-point loadcells and a tablet to wirelessly display weights and record data which can then be sent remotely to a home PC.

He said the new Haulmaster Pro joystick, which controls this bin, is a great asset as it is just one hand movement for control of all the bin’s operations. The Haulmaster Tandem range comes in 30T, 36T and 41T, with the single axle range available in 30T and 36T, and the larger fixed track range in 46T and 55T.

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Rural volunteers needed BY DYLAN DE JONG

mbulance Victoria is seeking more volunteer first responders to meet the demand for paramedic call-outs in rural locations across the Wimmera.

Ambulance Community Officers, ACOs, and Community Emergency Response Teams, CERTs, are being sought in locations including Hopetoun, Halls Gap, Goroke, St Arnaud, Rainbow and Jeparit. Hindmarsh-Yarriambiack paramedic community support co-ordinator Matt Pearce said ACOs and CERTs provided a vital service for remote and rural communities. “Our first responders are dispatched at the same time as an ambulance, but due to their location, they will often arrive before the ambulance does,” he said. “Being first on scene, they perform initial patient assessment and give lifesaving care such as CPR before handing over to paramedics.” Hopetoun nurse Hayley GlareSmith has been volunteering as an ACO for five years. She said serving her community as a first responder was a highly rewarding experience. “You get incredible satisfaction from helping people in our community when they’re at their most vulnerable,” she said. “Being able to provide initial treatment before the ambulance arrives is just so important.” Ms Glare-Smith said ACOs served a critical role and could often be the difference between life and death.

TEAM EFFORT: West Wimmera paramedic community support co-ordinator Jim Falla, left, and his Hindmarsh-Yarriambiack counterpart Matt Pearce are beckoning Wimmera residents to become first responders. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “The major hospital is over an hour away, so the first responders are incredibly important. In small communities, if everyone pulls together and helps, then everyone will have the best outcome,” she said. First responders work across more than 100 locations in rural and remote Victoria, attending a

variety of emergency situations including traffic accidents, respiratory and cardiac cases. A medical background is not required, with all training provided. Mr Pearce said applicants must be aged 18 and older and available for a minimum of 20 hours a month.” He said anyone interested in

learning more about the roles could call him on 0448 457 260 or email Hindmarshyarriambiack. pcsc@ambulance.vic.gov.au or West Wimmera paramedic community support co-ordinator Jim Falla on 0429 552 312 or email Westwimmera.pcsc@ambulance. vic.gov.au.

Ambos: Continue to stop the spread Ambulance Victoria is calling on communities throughout the region to continue to be vigilant and stop the spread of COVID-19. Ambulance Victoria Grampians regional director Tim Maywald said many regional areas would experience an influx of visitors during the school holidays and it was more important than ever to maintain social-distancing and hygiene protocols. “The recent spike in coronavirus cases has prompted fears of a second wave, but our message remains the same,” he said. “If you go out, please continue to practise physical distancing. Wash your hands thoroughly and often, and don’t touch your face because the primary path of infection is through your mouth, nose and eyes. For the same reason, and for the safety of others, sneeze or cough into your elbow.” Mr Maywald also encouraged people across the region to spread the word to other members of the community, including elderly neighbours, who might be unaware of latest restrictions. “The recent spike in cases might not just be due to people deliberately flouting the restrictions. Some people might not have access to the health information and advice available to other members of our community,” he said. “We need to look out for each other, so if you know someone who might not be aware of restrictions, check in on them and if appropriate, direct them to DHHS website, www.dhhs.vic.gov.au.” Mr Maywald said paramedics were taking precautions to ensure both their patients and themselves were safe from infection. “Our paramedics are still wearing personal protective equipment to all callouts and are carrying out strict ambulance decontamination procedures after every patient,” he said. “I also want to remind people who have health concerns, such as an onset of shortness of breath, chest pains, facial drooping or weakness, to not think twice before dialling triple zero, 000. “If it’s an emergency, you will get an ambulance. If you don’t need lights and sirens, we will find the right care for you at that time.”

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New-look library structure

egional libraries in Northern Grampians, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack shires will open this month and start working under new operational models.

All have transferred from Wimmera Regional Library Corporation. Stawell and St Arnaud libraries will operate within Northern Grampians Shire Council through Central Highlands Libraries corporation and reopen next week. Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit and Rainbow services will be part of Hindmarsh Shire Libraries under Hindmarsh Shire Council. Warracknabeal Library and outreach services in centres across much of the Mallee will make up Yarriambiack Libraries through Yarriambiack Shire Council. A new-look Wimmera Regional Library Corporation, which has opened under COVID-19 operational guidelines, continues to operate out of Horsham and provide services for West Wimmera Shire centres of Edenhope, Kaniva, Goroke and Harrow. Northern Grampians council team leader Kerry Wilson said Stawell and St Arnaud library members could continue to expect familiar ‘friendly faces and excellent service’. “Our community is our number-one focus, they always have been and always will be,” she said. “By becoming part of Northern Grampians Shire Council’s team, we will be able to really focus on our local communities and deliv-

READY TO LAUNCH: Yarriambiack Shire Council youth and library officer Justin Knorpp sets up for borrowing at Warracknabeal Library. Yarriambiack Libraries will operate Warracknabeal Library with outreach libraries at Beulah, Hopetoun, Minyip, Murtoa, Patchewollock, Rupanyup and Woomelang. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER er the services and programs that matter most to them. “There has been some uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic about libraries, but we have continued to provide limited services and look forward to getting back to full programming under our new management.” Chief executive Liana Thompson said the council was excited to welcome staff at the Stawell and St Arnaud libraries. “Library staff will be employed

by the council and the management of the library buildings and programs will become council responsibilities, while library membership and book and asset management will be handled by Central Highlands Libraries,” she said. Expectations, meanwhile, are that work on a new library, council customer service centre and new public amenities at Dimboola will be complete by the end of the month.

Hindmarsh Shire Libraries services will undergo regular review based on COVID-19 restrictions with an aim to open by mid-July. Yarriambiack Libraries will operate Warracknabeal Library with outreach libraries at Beulah, Hopetoun, Minyip, Murtoa, Patchewollock, Rupanyup and Woomelang. The service will also feature library-service drop-off systems in place for Brim, Speed, Tempy, Yaapeet and Lascelles.

Gambling trends Community health leaders and counsellors have regarded the COVID-19 pandemic as a ‘blessing’ for community members struggling with a gambling addiction. The Wimmera’s 320 electronic gaming machines have laid dormant since the start of stage-three restrictions in late March. But Grampians Community Health gambling counsellor Christine Walker said a new trend towards online gambling had emerged since the state-imposed closure of all gaming venues across Victoria. “There was a rapid shift from pokies to online gambling, however, we have found it was not filling a need for many gamblers,” she said. “The gaming venues are popular because they fill a need, such as socialisation or the opportunity to zone out. Clients reported they moved to online gaming, playing virtual electronic gaming machines, but for free. The upside is by not involving money, people were saving money but still filling a need.” Ms Walker said with COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, clients were looking for strategies to avoid gaming venues. “Initially, because problem gamblers were forced to withdraw from gambling, their anxiety was high,” she said. “Now clients are starting to inquire about strategies to prevent themselves from losing control once the venues open again.” Counselling program leader Jenn Tumney said restrictions had prevented problem gamblers from spending an average of $52,395 every day in Horsham, Stawell or Ararat. She said based on Victorian government data, this equated to savings of more than $4.45-million. “Pokie machines are the most common gambling problem in our region,” she said. “Playing the pokies places a significant financial strain on the affected individual and their families, in turn creating tension in relationships. “Initially, clients were saying they were glad the gaming venues are closed, which provided the person with some insight into their gambling.” People can call Grampians Community Health on 5358 7400 for further advice.

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ember for Lowan Emma Kealy has called on Premier Daniel Andrews to address community concerns involving control of a Trust fund dedicated to Natimuk Lake improvements.

Ms Kealy, in a letter to the Premier, has also asked him to intervene over long-running anxiety surrounding construction of an outlet weir at the lake. She said she was concerned the State Government was trying to force its way into managing the Natimuk Lake Otto Spehr Trust, left to community-based Natimuk Lake Foreshore Committee to manage. She said anxious committee members had contacted her following correspondence from the government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning regarding money left by Otto Spehr to the committee via a Trust in the 1950s. She added the department believed the scope of the allocation of Trust proceeds should be broadened to include Parks Victoria, manager of the lake proper. Ms Kealy said the committee was rightly outraged that the government was trying to wrestle some control of Trust money. “These Trust funds were established generations ago by a local family for the local community,” she said. “It’s absolutely unacceptable that any government body should demand to elbow in as a first step to take over the management of a community Trust fund. “It is an insult to the charitable intentions of one of the first German families to settle in Natimuk that the government would try

to sideline the committee in overseeing the management of these funds. “Furthermore, if changes to the Trust provisions were to occur, a large portion of the money would be swallowed up in associated legal fees. This is completely wrong.” Ms Kealy said the committee started work on Natimuk Lake weir in 2016 before the government stepped in and stopped the project. “In 2019 Parks Victoria resolved to go ahead with construction despite not having the necessary funds to complete the project,” she said. Ms Kealy said she had written to Energy, Environment and Climate Change minister Lily D’Ambrosio twice about the committee’s concerns and frustrations and construction of the weir remained unfinished. “I have urged the Premier to ensure the government works constructively, openly and respectfully with the committee to make sure the weir is completed without any further delay, and to ensure that responsibility for the proceeds of the Otto Spehr Trust is retained by the committee and Trust funds used as intended,” she said. “The committee has worked for 30 years to improve the lake through a range of important projects. I thank everyone who has persevered with the long and drawn-out process of trying to get the weir completed and do what is in the best interests of the community. “It’s time the government showed the committee and the Natimuk community the respect they deserve.”

CYCLING FOR A CAUSE: Alex Hill will ride 100 kilometres next week to raise money and awareness for Autism Spectrum Australia, Aspect. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Alex hitting the road for awareness Through his job at Horsham Coles, Alex Hill sees people from all walks of life go about their supermarket shopping. While performing his own duties, he occasionally notices customers who need a little something extra – whether it be help, space or patience. Mr Hill’s experience of people with autism encouraged him to put some spare time towards a good cause. Next week, he will cycle 100 kilometres to raise awareness of autism. “I used to play footy on Saturdays, so I have a bit of free time,” he said. “I decided to do Ride for Autism to raise a bit of awareness. There are a lot of other causes that get a lot of publicity, but not so much autism. I don’t actually know any-

one personally with autism, but I see it a bit, especially working in the supermarket. “A lot of people maybe just think that person is a bit odd or a bit funny. Sometimes you offer to help and sometimes they just need a bit of space, or a bit of patience.” Mr Hill said people on the autism spectrum saw, heard, felt and experienced the world differently. “I see a few families who struggle with it,” he said. “The supermarket is a busy place. It can be a bit daunting when it gets busy in there and I just want to raise a bit of awareness.” Ride for Autism runs from Sunday to July 12 and participants can complete their kilometres in their own time and at their own pace.

The event raises money for Autism Spectrum Australia, Aspect, which works with people of all ages, providing tailored support to help people achieve their goals and fulfil their potential. Mr Hill set his fundraising target at $100, which he quickly surpassed. “I decided to do it to raise awareness of autism in our community,” he said. “I didn’t expect to raise any money, but I have done that so far, which is a bit of a bonus. “I’ll certainly review my target and aim a bit higher.” Mr Hill said people could visit rideforautism.org.au and search his name to make a donation. He said people could visit www. autismspectrum.org.au for more information about autism. – Sarah Matthews

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ositive feedback from this year’s online Western Victorian Careers Expo could have a long-term effect on the annual event.

Wimmera Southern Mallee Careers Association responded to the coronavirus pandemic by creating a virtual expo last week, providing students with a one-stop-shop for vocational information while satisfying physicaldistancing regulations. Western Victorian Careers Expo, the largest of its kind in country Victoria, provides a wealth of information for students, school leavers and job seekers along with people seeking a career change, returning to work or considering further study or training. Expo co-ordinator Annie Mintern said despite some early teething prob-

lems, the restructured day was a success. “We had some issues with the website, which provided a stressful start to the day,” she said. “We had thousands of people trying to log on in the morning. A few people pointed out that it was a good problem to have because it meant we had so many people trying to engage with the program.” About 2000 people usually attend the expo in person and Ms Mintern said although it was harder to gauge numbers in an online environment, the virtual event was a success. “It was difficult to tell the number of attendees in some sessions because a lot of the schools had many students watching the one screen,” she said. “The most well-attended seminar had 79 participants, and I know St Brigid’s College had about 80 kids

watching the lunch-time screening of our special guest, comedian Georgie Carroll. “We had more than 1000 people logging on and our feedback was really good, particularly from exhibitors. “I got some very nice compliments, which is pleasing. “We even had some schools we didn’t expect ask us if they could be involved, including a school from Melbourne and one from Mildura. That was pretty exciting.” Ms Mintern said school leaders were enthusiastic about the online format. “Some of the school leaders said the students got heaps more out of the expo this way, because they sat down and watched the seminars,” she said. “Given all the positive feedback for the virtual expo, we will look at having an online component next year, as well as our hands-on try-a-trade op-

Jobs market tightening A market researcher is imploring parents and teachers across the Wimmera to encourage young people to follow through with their education to improve their employability as competition in the labour market tightens. Western Victorian Careers Expo organisers brought together more than 30 teachers and leaders from across the region for an online seminar to assess the immediate effects of COVID-19 on the jobs market. Researcher and guest speaker Ivan Neville said COVID-19 was likely to make job prospects even tougher for young people. “The trend towards higher-skilled workers is continuing, so that means education and training is essential,” he said. “Anything you can do to encourage a young person in your area to continue with their education, not only to complete school, but also do further education and training will be of enormous benefit to them.” Mr Neville said young people were more likely to lose work and struggle to regain employment through the pandemic.

tions. The try-a-trade is unique to our expo, so we definitely don’t want to lose that, but we could have an online format as well.” Horsham St Brigid’s College careers co-ordinator Lesley Lannen said she believed the online environment was the way forward. “It definitely gave the students a great opportunity to engage,” she said. “As a rural school, it provided a lot of knowledge and gave the students a chance to find out more about pathways that are available to them. “There were 82 seminars the kids could be involved in, which I think was fantastic. “We had students attend six seminars for the day and they were taking notes and asking questions during the interactive phase. “I think that’s fantastic and I think that’s the way forward.”

“Anything you can do to encourage a young person in your area to continue with their education, not only to complete school, but also do further education and training will be of enormous benefit to them” – Ivan Neville, left

“We know that many jobs have been lost, particularly in industries such as hospitality, tourism and the arts – they’re the industries that employ a lot of young people,” he said. “The youth unemployment rate is 16 percent nationally and in Victoria it’s at 14 percent. Before COVID-19 youth unemployment was at nine percent.

“The opportunities in the job market are pretty scant at the moment. It means it’s pretty tough for young people.” Mr Neville said healthcare, aged and disability care would continue to be major employers throughout the pandemic, followed by construction, education and training, science and technical services.

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Mrs Lannen said the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 had levelled the playing field for rural, regional and metropolitan students. “Our students have had access to a lot more stuff virtually,” she said. “For example, city kids can afford to go to a seminar or information session that goes for one or two hours, but we can’t take our students to the city for that. Presenting information in a virtual environment means our students are no longer disadvantaged. “We still want to keep the try-atrade option, because that hands-on component is also very important, but I would like to see the virtual information sharing incorporated alongside it.” Ms Mintern said links to several of the video presentations would be made available on the event’s website, wimmeracareerexpo.com.

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July start for Albacutya silo art C

BY DYLAN DE JONG

oncept designs for a major mural project has brought Hindmarsh Shire a step closer to joining the iconic Silo Art Trail.

Tourism officer Jeff Woodward expects painting to start on a privately owned silo in the remote locality of Albacutya, north of Rainbow, in late July. Mr Woodward said the latest addition to the world’s largest outdoor art gallery would help connect the east and west parts of the art trail, along with Lake Tyrrell. “We were looking strategically at how we could expand the trail and the location was very important to create a northern link across from the painted silos in Yarriambiack Shire,” he said. “Rainbow will get the economic benefits of this silo. It will bring tourists down through the whole shire to Jeparit, Rainbow, Dimboola and Nhill.” Melbourne artist Kitt Bennett, who is known for his illustrative murals on unconventional surfaces, was selected to paint the silo. The Albacutya silo will be his second mural in the Wimmera, after Yarriambiack Shire Council commissioned Bennett to paint a mural at Beulah’s community hall earlier this year. Mr Woodward said Bennett’s design would reflect ‘the larrikin’ personality present in farming communities. “I don’t want to go into too much detail with the final design yet, but we chose Kitt because of his cari-

cature, cartoon-type style,” he said. “We wanted to try to capture that larrikin aspect of the farming community and there will be lots of subtleties that give a nod to Rainbow and the local farming communities. “This is the first one in Hindmarsh and to the west of the Silo Art Trail, so we wanted to come out with a bang.”

Springboard

Mr Woodward said once the mural was completed, he hoped Hindmarsh businesses could springboard off the expected increase in flow of tourism when COVID-19 restrictions eased. “This trail has demonstrated in the past it will bring people to the area,” he said. “It will be up to the local businesses to leverage off that. “Wimmera Mallee Tourism is looking at how to best support these businesses and other tourist attractions.” Mr Woodward also expects the painted silo to include an augmented reality feature, adding to the immersive experience the trail offers its visitors. The painted Albacutya silo links into an overarching Wimmera Development Association Destination Management Plan, in collaboration with Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership and other key stakeholder groups, which aims to bolster tourism in the region. Leaders expect the next silos to be painted will be at Goroke, Kaniva and Serviceton to link into the overall trail.

West Wimmera Shire mayor Bruce Meyer said his council was working with GrainCorp to finalise occupational health and safety protocols at the chosen sites. “It has been held up as GrainCorp had to do an OHS assessment and because of COVID-19 restrictions on movements,” he said. “They’ll be going ahead, it’s just a matter of tidying up some loose ends.” Wimmera Mallee Tourism executive officer Lauren McBriarty said it was now a waiting game for restrictions to ease to see a renewed flow of visitor numbers through the region. “We’re still in the ‘plan your road trip’ phase. As soon as restrictions ease again, people can come out to our area,” she said. “It’s very sad for our area which relies on tourism. A lot of our cafes and shops are struggling to stay open.” Ms McBriarty encouraged Wimmera residents to explore more of the region. “Explore your own back yard. Hopefully people will visit more of Victoria,” she said. “In the immediate term, within the next three months, we’re going to be heavily focussed on the Victorian market. “From three to six months we’re going to be focused on the southern part of New South Wales and the border with South Australia, and a year from now we’ll start refocusing on the international markets visiting destinations like Lake Tyrell following the Silo Art Trail.”

ALMOST READY: Melbourne artist Kitt Bennett, left, and French-based artist JAW in front of a mural they painted at Beulah earlier this year. Bennett has finalised his concept designs to start painting a privately owned silo at Albacutya.

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Provision of Civil Collecting Memories Local Government Engineering & Act 2020 Council’s Positive Ageing team is uncovering stories of resilience from decades past. Project Management The stories will be collated and compiled Documents Available Consultancy Services into a booklet that tells the story of how past for Comment generations survived and thrived during RFT C1 2020/21 Northern Grampians Shire Council invites tenders from suitably experienced and qualified Civil Engineers to form a panel of consultants for the Provision of Civil Engineering and Project Management Consultancy Services. Tenders close 2.00pm, Thursday 23 July, 2020. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to the website www. ngshire.vic.gov.au search for tenders and follow the link, or for further information contact Amanda Smith on 03 5358 8700.

Libraries In the new financial year, library memberships will automatically transfer to Northern Grampians Libraries which will be a part of the Central Highlands Libraries network. Members will not need to make any change. Online resources such as Borrowbox and RBdigital will be temporarily suspended from 30 June to 1 July. Users will need to call the library to transfer their details and reinstate their accounts after this period. The library team will provide support on how to do this. Libraries will be closed 30 June to 7 July to allow for this transition.

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In accordance with section 223 of the The project is designed to help all of us draw Local Government Act 1989, the Northern Grampians Shire Council (the Council) hereby strength from the courageous acts of our elders and inspire us as we live through the gives notice of its intention to adopt: • Governance Rules current Coronavirus Pandemic. • Public Transparency Policy Stories can focus on any time in your life • Council Expenses Policy where you overcame hard times during and make extraordinary circumstances such as wartime, • Common Seal and Miscellaneous widespread illnesses, natural disasters, Penalties Local Law 2020 economic disasters or any other event or phenomenon that impacted your These draft documents are linked to the life and the community. implementation of the new Local Government Act 2020 and must be adopted by Council Stories can be emailed to hacc@ngshire. before 1 September 2020. vic.gov. au and interested participants can phone our Positive Ageing team on 03 5358 0514 for further information.

A person has a right to make a submission to Council under Section 223 of the Local Written stories can be dropped to the offices Government Act 1989 in Stawell and St Arnaud reception or posted and must do so in writing or online at www. ngshire.vic.gov.au. Submissions are to be to: received by no later than 28 July 2020 and sent to: Positive Ageing Chief Executive Officer Northern Grampians Shire Council Northern Grampians Shire Council PO Box 580, Stawell, VIC, 3380 PO Box 580 Length of stories must be 1000 words or less. Stawell VIC 3380

Any submissions received must be considered by the Council and any person making a submission is entitled to state in the submission that he or she wishes to appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of the submission. Please note that copies of submissions (including submitters’ names and addresses) will be made available at the 3 August Council meeting at which the proposal will be considered. The submission will form part of the minutes of the meeting which are made available on the Council’s website. LIANA THOMPSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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COMMUNITY COMMITMENT: Yarriambiack Shire councillor Helen Ballentine will step down from her role after more than a decade of dedication to her community.

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Now the Yarriambiack Shire councillor, who has also been both mayor and deputy mayor, will step down from her role. Joining the council in 2005, Cr Ballentine had a first-hand understanding of the impact drought was having on the community at the time and recognised a need for strong support and governance oversight of key community service organisations. She said it was her close connection to the Wimmera that led to her long-standing commitment as a public servant. “My passion in everything I have done has been to improve our quality of life, and my memories of everything rotate around this core principle,” she said. “I am grateful to have served my community and will miss doing so. I hope the next representatives of the Hopetoun ward and Yarriambiack council are committed to making the communities the best places they can be.” Cr Ballentine said losing a family member in the past year forced her to wind back from her duties in the council. “In the past I have juggled my personal and public roles well, but since losing my son to sudden death in April 2019, I have realised how unpredictable life is and how I need to spend more time on myself and my husband and take a few more extended holidays,” she said. “This has meant making the decision to step away from council, of which I have very much loved being a part of but for which I recognise I can no longer give all the time commitment it deserves to serve the community.” Cr Ballentine fell into the role after seeking a change in lifestyle.

Balancing family farm obligations with her position as a social worker at the Department of Health and Human Services in Horsham was becoming too difficult to manage. “I decided to pursue other opportunities closer to home, where I could continue to contribute to the community. I decided to run for council,” she said. Cr Ballentine’s community involvement had already been extensive – multiple years with Rotary, progress associations and as a board member for Rural Northwest Health.

Strong voice

Cr Ballentine was elected as councillor for Hopetoun ward in 2005 and later elected as mayor, in 2008-09 local government elections. Her service to the shire has crossed many different sectors, partnering with Yarriambiack tourism leaders to help to promote the region and serving as a strong voice for Wimmera Mallee Tourism for 13 years. She is also on the board of a network representing the needs of women living in rural areas. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement on council, and it has been a tough decision to retire,” Cr Ballentine said. “I will miss the role and also miss the trips to Parliament and Canberra advocating on behalf of this incredible region, the unique and special occasions to be celebrated, and the people I have associated with.” Mayor Graeme Massey said her service to the council would be missed. “Helen has made major contributions to a wide range of organisations and committees during the past 15 years,” he said. “I have great admiration for Helen’s many achievements, especially her roles with Wimmera Mallee Tourism, Yarriambiack Tourism and the Women on Farms gathering at Hopetoun in 2016.”

Free listings for tourism businesses Tourism businesses across the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee can join major online tourism listings free of charge under a new agreement. A portion of State Government and Visit Victoria money allocated to Regional Tourism Boards to help stabilise the industry will go towards the statewide offer via Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, ATDW. Grampians Tourism has worked closely with Visit Victoria and the government for the free-of-charge offer. Under the arrangement, the listing of existing subscribers will be extended by 12 months and new businesses will have Wednesday, July 1, 2020

an opportunity to secure a 12-month listing free of charge. Operators keen to create a new listing or improve existing details will also have access to free training in July and August. The ATDW is a digital content distribution platform for the Australian tourism industry. It provides Australian tourism businesses and events with increased online exposure through a single, self-managed listing that appears on many tourism platforms including visitvictoria.com, australia.com and official regional websites. Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said the Visit Grampians website, visit

grampians.com.au, was the primary website for consumers interested in visiting the region. “Our website attracts nearly 1.5-million page views a year and the operator-specific content for our website is drawn from the ATDWare” he said. “A listing on this platform puts a business firmly in front of an engaged audience seeking travel information, so we strongly recommend businesses in the tourism industry take advantage of this offer as soon as they can.” Businesses keen to create an ATDW listing can email Grampians Tourism business manager Serena Eldridge at manager@grampianstourism.com.au.

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hether it is taking a more active interest in our superannuation, starting to build an investment portfolio, or even trying our hands at playing the stock market, we can all benefit by understanding the language and key concepts of investing.

There is a huge range of potential investments out there, and these can be grouped together in asset classes that are based on shared characteristics. There are many asset classes, however the major ones that most mainstream investors focus on are shares, property, fixed interest and cash.

Shares give investors part ownership in specific companies. The share market sets the value of each share and prices can fluctuate significantly, even from day to day. This price volatility means that, relative to other asset classes, shares are higher risk, particularly in the short term. However, investors expect to be rewarded for taking on this risk by the potential for shares to deliver higher long-term gains than the other asset classes.

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Fixed interest refers to investment in government or corporate bonds. Bonds are a type of loan, and each bond has a maturity date – the date the loan is repaid; a maturity value – the amount returned at the maturity date; a coupon rate and a market value. The coupon rate is fixed for the life of the bond, hence the term ‘fixed interest’, but the market value can fluctuate depending on movements in interest rates.

Cash

Cash covers bank accounts and term deposits. Returns are in the form of interest payments, and cash is generally considered to be a low-risk asset class. Why are asset classes important? One of the golden rules of investment is that when seeking higher returns, investors must take on a greater degree of risk. Quality fixed-interest investments provide a high certainty of a particular return. They are low risk and the returns they offer reflect this. However, for any given share, we don’t know what its price will be in a week, a month or a year. Prices might be volatile, the return is uncertain, so a share is a higher-

risk investment. However, that risk can be a positive thing – upside risk – which is the potential for the share to generate a higher than expected return. Asset classes bundle together investments with similar risk and return profiles. By blending these asset classes together in different proportions – a process called asset allocation – investors can construct portfolios that provide levels of risk and return that suit specific needs. This blending of different asset classes results in diversification, which is a critical risk management tool. As different asset classes over and under perform at different times, mixing different asset classes lowers the volatility, and hence the risk, of a portfolio. As far as returns are concerned, studies have shown more than 90 percent of a portfolio’s performance is determined by the asset allocation. It’s vastly more important than individual investment selection or the timing of purchases and sales. Of course, there is more to investing than can be conveyed in a short article, but that’s no reason to delay putting the various markets to work. Your licensed financial adviser can help you understand your risk comfort level and design an investment strategy that’s right for you. • The information provided in this article is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice.

WELCOME: Graduate nurse Lucy Mills and registered nurse Alan Young with the new vital signs monitor at East Grampians Health Service.

Specialist equipment donation East Grampians Health Service based in Ararat will use a vital piece of equipment from Humpty Dumpty Foundation in paediatric surgery. The foundation has provided the health group with a Connex Vital Signs Monitor from donor Kennards Hire. A Connex Vital Signs Monitor allows accurate assessment of vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels in a paediatric setting. With support from individuals and corporate partners, Humpty Dumpty Foundation has provided paediatric medical equipment to hospitals and health services across Australia for the prevention or control of disease in children for more than 30 years. Medical practitioners regularly perform paediatric ear, nose and throat surgery at East Grampians Health Service

and need to closely monitor children after operations. Health service chief executive Andrew Freeman said the group previously had only monitors designed for adults. “The new monitor, specifically for the use of paediatric patients, will be of great benefit,” he said. “The inpatient unit also admits paediatric patients for a variety of medical conditions throughout the year, so the availability of an extra monitor will also be beneficial for the department. “We are very grateful to the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and for the generosity of the donor of this equipment, Kennards Hire. “The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is a wonderful supporter of rural hospitals and ensuring we have the most up-todate equipment to be used in the treatment of babies and children.”

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STICKY: Year-eight student Jasmine Richards gets up close with one of Ararat College’s collection of stick insects. The college, with help from a breeding program at Horsham College, now has its own developing family of the curious creatures. School laboratory technician Dona Alavert is looking after the spiny leaf insects, which help students gain a hands-on and real-life environmental experience. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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xploring opportunities of working remotely is among recommendations stemming from a region-wide connectivity survey.

The survey of mobile and home internet use across the Wimmera and southern Mallee showed while connectivity became strained as more people began working and learning from home due to COVID-19 restrictions, it opened doors for connectivity in other ways. Wimmera Development Association led the survey and executive director Chris Sounness said the organisation would now look at ways and costs of keeping people and organisations connected via video conferencing. “This period has been undoubtedly challenging – but it also shows that working and learning from home can be done, and that has built autonomy and trust between employers and employees,” he said. “Leaving the door open to remote working provides flexibility; it also opens doors to connect people without the onus of hours of travel for meetings or education opportunities. “This also opens further opportunities to attract skilled professionals to the region – people who are seeking a lifestyle change but wanting to retain their current employment and don’t need a physical office-front in the region. “We need to rethink our views on working or meeting via video conference in the wake of this period.” The association’s home internet connectivity study asked participants to complete a speed test three times during a 24-hour period. Results showed living in an urban area did not guarantee better internet speeds compared with rural areas, and many people were seeking

alternative or upgraded fit-for-purpose services. The survey also showed many people paid for internet speeds they failed to receive. Results revealed the COVID-19 pandemic had likely seen traditional ‘peak times’ for internet use evaporate as demand relating to working and learning from home was spread across a longer period. The mobile internet survey also asked participants to complete a single speed test. Results showed residents had limited choices when it came to providers and that had more effect than location when it came to cost and connectivity. Larger providers did not guarantee superior service. Mr Sounness said poor connectivity added stress and frustration at a time that already posed extreme challenges due to restrictions relating to the health crisis. He said advocating for improved infrastructure, in line with a Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Digital Plan; advocating for greater education for consumers – including connectivity processes and available providers; and tapping into a growing market for alternative providers were among the other recommendations. “We have people paying for a service, but not truly understanding what the service offers them in terms of speeds,” he said. “Many could also have improved service if they knew more about the connection their provider or the NBN offered, or something as seemingly simple as the position of their router. “There is a growing market for smaller providers in the region – who, with the right interest, are willing to discuss partnership opportunities. “There are many different ways to solve our connectivity problems across the Wimmera and southern Mallee.”

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orsham Botanic Gardens will remain a dog-free zone after a Horsham Rural City Council assessment of a month-long survey.

The council attracted 419 responses to the survey, which asked whether dogs should be allowed ‘on lead’ and ‘on path’ in the gardens. It reassessed the policy after a Horsham resident, with support of the municipality’s Domestic Animal Advisory Committee, requested an examination of the rules. Councillors considered the survey responses at the council’s June meeting and resolved that in line with the balance of survey responses, dogs should remain banned in the gardens, including on leads or on paths, for the foreseeable future. It also asked for more explanatory and visitor-friendly signs at the garden to convey the message. Two key questions in the survey asked respondents to agree or disagree with the statements ‘dogs should be allowed on lead and on paths in the botanic gardens in Horsham’ and ‘dogs should not be allowed in the botanic gardens in Horsham’. In both question scenarios, responses weighed in favour of dogs not being allowed in the gardens.

The survey also asked for respondents to include statements explaining their position. Arguments for allowing dogs in the gardens included: We take our dogs everywhere, why not the gardens?; It’s a good, safe place for small dogs, as opposed to off-leash dog parks; It encourages people to get out and exercise. Arguments for not allowing dogs in the gardens included: How do you manage dogs or owners who do not follow the ‘on leash, on path’ rule and who will police it?; The botanic gardens playground is the only place in Horsham parents can take their children where there are no dogs; Dogs are allowed everywhere else. The council also sought advice from council staff members in charge of maintaining the amenity and safety of the gardens. Mayor Mark Radford said the outcome was a positive example of the council engaging with the community. “The survey was run during February and March and we thank all those who offered their comments,” he said. In addition to many on-lead walking trails across Horsham, the council also has designated off-leash dog areas at Weir Park, Central Park, Lions Park, Jenkinson Reserve and Langlands Park.

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Donating for animal welfare A life-long love of animals has inspired one Horsham resident to encourage people to donate to help a rescue group carry on through tough times. Cheap as Chips employee Sharon Tuohey wanted to find a way to give back to Horsham’s Phoenix Animal Rescue, which introduced her to a new best mate Rosie, an American staffy, earlier this year. After Mrs Tuohey lost a staffy to cancer just before Christmas last year, she donated all of her pet toys to be resold to raise money for the rescue operation. Staff and customers are now

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Shed key for economy S

BY DYLAN DE JONG

teady visitor numbers on the first day of Murtoa Stick Shed’s reopening was a promising sign for tourism operators in Yarriambiack Shire.

The Stick Shed’s committee of management made the decision to reopen the shed for public viewing last week and is cautioning visitors to adhere to strict COVID-19 physical-distancing measures. Committee of management secretary David Grigg is encouraging people to ‘safely’ visit Murtoa’s key historical tourist attraction. “Stay safe to ensure we have no further lockdowns, but keep coming out,” he said. “Tours have to be by application and are restricted to 20 people. But what we’re doing is allowing individuals to go through and self-tour. “The towns in these rural places need the support of tourists. It’s an important part of our local economy.” Mr Grigg said he noticed the shed was gaining more interest online during the pandemic. “It’s getting a lot of hits on Google and on our Facebook page,” he said. “It’s becoming more and more well-known and people want to come and see it.” Mr Grigg said the historical significance of the building was its biggest drawcard. “It’s a really iconic building and really complements the Silo Art Trail,” he said. “It’s just cathedral like. It is inspiring when you go inside it – the grain history related to Victoria and Australia is also very relevant as well.” Mr Grigg said to ensure staff, volunteers and visitors remained safe, hygiene and social-distancing rules would be strictly applied for all visitors, and in accordance with State Government regulations, all visitors would be required to provide their contact details. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday between 10am and 12.30pm and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. To remain up-to-date with the current restrictions, people can visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 prior to visiting.

TIME FOR A VISIT: Murtoa Stick Shed has reopened for public viewing with strict physical-distancing measures in place.

Planning for bigger, better Event organisers of a key event in Yarriambiack Shire say an extra year of planning will enable committee members to deliver an even ‘bigger and better’ 2021. Attracting thousands of visitors posed too much risk for event organisers to run Murtoa’s Big Weekend and Murtoa Show in early October. Organiser Natasha Pietsch said committee members debated the viability of running a virtual event, but decided all efforts would instead be directed into making a better 2021. “We didn’t have a crystal ball to predict what October would look like,” she said. “And to actually experience our event in person is such a highlight, so we thought we’d leave it for real life. Our motto for this year is ‘looking forward to next year’, so that’s all we can do – keep positive and keep pulling out some great ideas. “It’s given us a good opportunity to brainstorm and see what we could pull together for 2021. We’ll start putting together new ideas a lot earlier than what would be the norm.” Ms Pietsch said it was a loss to miss out on an event that made a significant contribution to the economy. “Economically it’s great for the community and local businesses,” she said. “There’s so many different committee groups the local township pulls together, all working as a unit to drive an amazing three-day weekend. “The event committees understand it is only natural to grieve for an event which has been delivered uninterrupted for more than 20 years, along with the need to respect lifestyle normality, of which will be a long and ongoing process with the current COVID-19 pandemic.” Next year will mark the 25th year the three-day event began, and Murtoa Show will celebrate its 136th year. Entries will remain open for a Virtual Gallery Community Collection as part of the weekend. This collection will be launched at next year’s event. People can visit www.murtoabigweekend.com. au/get-involved for further details. – Dylan De Jong

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‘Grand utility vehicle’ Kia takes Carnival in new direction with SUV styling cues

ays after initially teasing its new design, Kia Motors Corporation has officially revealed its fourth-generation Carnival people mover, a vehicle it says sheds its previous ‘MPV’ moniker to now become a ‘grand utility vehicle’.

This new nomenclature of vehicle stems from the new Carnival’s obvious resemblance of a plus-sized SUV, with a shorter front overhang, longer and higher bonnet and extended wheelbase. Kia Motors Corporation, KMC, has designed the new Carnival to ‘appeal to progressive young families, with

a leading combination of innovation, flexibility and style,’ with the new model also meant to look more dynamic and solid all-round. At the front is the latest take on KMC’s ‘tiger face’ design language, with the big people mover brandishing an equally new take on the ‘tigernose’ grille finished in a new two-tone chrome mesh. The grille itself is flanked by a new quad-headlight arrangement with the high and low-beam lights sitting independently of one another, the latter actually being integrated into the corners of the grille. Beneath the low-beam lights is

an elaborate set of daytime running lights, which feed into the chrome grille surrounds after wrapping around the integrated indicators, creating a buffer between them and the highbeam lamps. The rest of the front fascia has been given a set of heavily contoured ‘cheeks’, while the decently sized lower intake is surrounded by metallic trim and a black lower bumper, further emphasising the SUV-like character. The flanks of the Carnival feature some subtle body sculpting, highlighted by a full length parabolic line running from the back of the headlight to the start of the tail-light arrange-

ment, taking in the rails of the sliding rear doors. At the rear, the new tail-light arrangement sits flush and in line with the parabolic line running down the flanks with the individual lamps arranged to match the front. A subtle chrome strip runs parallel to the light strip, carried on from the curved silver C-pillar and underlining the rear window. Further enhancing its SUV-inspired design, the Carnival is finished off with a metallic lower skid plate. No official spec details have been revealed yet, although it is expected the new Carnival will be powered

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ustralia’s move toward electrified vehicles has failed to make any significant impact on the average carbon dioxide emissions from new light vehicles sold across the nation.

Latest figures from the National Transport Commission, NTC, released last week showed a meagre 0.2 percent improvement was achieved last year. Covering all new passenger cars, SUVs and light-commercial vehicles in the marketplace, the national CO2 emissions intensity performance of 180.5 grams per kilometre is the lowest rate of reduction recorded since data collection started in 2002. It follows an underwhelming 0.4 percent improvement in 2018 and a 0.3 percent reduction in 2017, and again reinforces the painfully slow rate of change in Australia – now at less than two percent annually for five years in a row and marking only a 3.7g-km decline in total from 2015 to 2019. The stagnation reflects Australian consumers’ long-held preference for larger vehicles – particularly SUVs and utes in today’s market – and automatic transmissions, as well as the absence of mandatory CO2 targets and other initiatives that successive governments have either avoided or had defeated before hitting the statute

books. The irony is that the Australian car industry has long been prepared to accept mandatory CO2 targets and other regulatory reforms such as the federal carbon emissions trading scheme proposed more than a decade ago. As it does every year, the NTC has emphasised that if consumers who purchased a new vehicle last year chose the one with best-in-class emissions, the results would be vastly different – in last year’s case, the CO2 average would have plummeted 63 percent to just 67g-km.

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The trouble is, ‘green’ vehicles – defined in this case as emitting no more than 120g-km – made up only 5.7 percent of total light vehicle sales in 2019, up 4.1 percent on the previous year but making no serious dent in the overall result. Full-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales totalled 5875 units in 2019, a rise of 149.1 percent on the 2357 EVs sold the previous year, but no more than a fraction – 0.57 percent by our calculations using FCAI and NTC data – of the 1,027,848 officially registered light vehicles across the entire market. The NTC’s latest report shows that despite regular powertrain updates across the market, CO2 emissions intensity for light-commercial vehi-

CHOICES: The Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger were number one and two respectively for sales across the total market last year, but the ‘greenest choice’ among utes was the diesel-powered Nissan Navara. cles actually increased last year by 0.7 percent, with the ever-popular 4x4 pick-ups and cab-chassis the worst offenders with an increase of 0.9 percent to 226g-km. The SUV category overall dropped 1.1 percent to 179g-km, although small SUVs stood out as the only segment not to record an improvement – up 0.5 percent to 157g-km. Among other key results, the average emissions intensity from govern-

ment fleets fell 2.0 percent last year to 191g-km – still a high level of intensity owing to the large numbers of LCVs purchased, but reflecting policies to purchase electrified vehicles where possible – while the CO2 average for business fleet purchases rose 0.2 percent to 186g-km. Private buyers were in greener pastures, down 0.4 percent for the year to 174g-km. There were no surprises among the

individual car manufacturers, with the top-selling brands generally returning high levels of CO2 emissions given broad line-ups and an emphasis on the biggest-selling segments – SUVs and pick-ups. Ford, which does not at this stage have electrified vehicles in its range and relies heavily on its Ranger ute for its sales volume, had the highest average emissions intensity among the top 15 best-selling brands at 210gkm – ahead of Holden, Isuzu Ute, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Nissan, all of which were above the industry average – while Suzuki, which specialises in small cars and is also still without an EV or hybrid in Australia, was the lowest at 128g-km. Notably, BMW’s CO2 average increased more than any other brand last year – up 7.3 percent to 162g-km, while arch-rival Mercedes-Benz Cars was next with a 3.5 percent uptick to 166g-km. Subaru and the hybrid-rich marketleading brand Toyota were the biggest improvers, cleaning up their act by 4.4 and 4.3 percent respectively. Ford also improved over the course of the year, dropping 2.8 percent, while Mercedes-Benz Vans went in the wrong direction, pushing up its CO2 average by a disappointing 8.1 percent to 198g-km. – Terry Martin

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aguar has updated its trailblazing all-electric I-Pace luxury SUV for the 2021 model year, which brings faster charging times, new infotainment technology and a host of other improvements.

Pricing was also released in conjunction with the new model’s overseas unveiling, with all grades incurring an increase. At entry level, the S variant is now $4760 higher at $128,860 plus onroad costs, while the mid-spec SE has risen $3060 to $138,460. The biggest price increase belongs to the flagship HSE which now retails for $152,060 plus on-roads, up $6060. An extensive tech upgrade for the MY21 I-Pace helps offset the higher pricing, headlined by the move from a 7kW on-board charger to a new 11kW unit that enables owners with access to a three-phase electricity supply to slash charging times. Jaguar claims that one hour of charging connected an 11kW wallbox will provide drivers with 52km of range, while a full charge from battery depletion now takes 8.6 hours – down from the almost 13 hours it takes with a 7kW wallbox. Using a 100kW quick-charger, up to 127km can be added to the range in 15 minutes of charging, Jaguar says,

AUSTRALIAN ARRIVAL: Jaguar will launch its all-electric I-Pace in the third quarter.

while a 50kW unit will reportedly add up to 63km. The 90kWh battery itself remains unchanged, as does the effective driving range of 470km and total system output of 294kW-696Nm from two permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. These are mounted on opposing axles, providing variable all-wheel drive via a single-speed automatic transmission. Inside, there is a wealth of new features and technology upgrades to match the enhanced charging capabili-

ties, including Jaguar Land Rover’s new Pivi Pro infotainment system, making the I-Pace the first Jaguar to be fitted with the system. I-Pace vehicle engineering manager Stephen Boulter said the Pivi Pro infotainment system made it easy to use public charging networks. “It can also tell you where charging stations are,” he said. “We know that most customers charge their I-Pace at home, but we wanted to make charging on the go just as simple – and our new infotain-

ment system makes that possible.” Other new standard features include a 360-degree camera, ClearSight rearview mirror and updated four-zone climate-control system with ‘cabin air ionisation’. Wireless charging for two devices is now possible – as an optional extra – under the floating centre console, as well as signal boosting. I-Pace vehicle line director Alan Volkaerts said the British car-maker wanted the I-Pace to be seen as the world’s most desirable electric vehicle.

“I think we’ve achieved those ambitious goals, and now we’ve made it even better with a new infotainment system and three-phase charging and technology that benefits driver and passengers alike,” he said. “We’ve also subtly enhanced the design with an Atlas Grey finish to the grille mesh and with the new Bright Pack option. “I-Pace was the first premium allelectric performance SUV. Every change we’ve made ensures that it’s still the benchmark in its class.” The Bright Pack is one of two optional exterior packs which adds a ‘Noble Chrome’ grille surround, ‘Atlas Grey’ door mirror caps and rear diffuser, and ‘Satin Chrome’ window surrounds. The contrasting Black Pack continues as before except for the new glossblack rear badging, while other MY21 changes include a revised paint palette and the move to 19-inch wheels with a bigger range of designs. So far this year ending May, JLR has shifted 27 examples of the I-Pace, accounting for just 0.4 percent of the $70,000+ large SUV market and marking a 55 percent drop in sales compared with the same period last year. In its first full year on sale, 2019, Jaguar sold 155 units. – Callum Hunter

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34 Craig Ave – A GREAT DOWN SIZING OPTION - Set opposite the Yarriambiack Creek is this metal clad home. Featuring 2 double bedrooms both with BIR.s, ceiling fans and split system A/C’s, very neat kitchen with electric stove, dinning living room, a separate lounge also with a split system A/C, modern bathroom and a separate toilet. Outside there is a single garage on one side of the house a single carport on the other side, large pergola, caravan or trailer shed, 2 garden shed and a rain water tank. Your power bills are helped out with a 1.5kw solar power system and solar hot water. This property is being sold with a settlement no earlier than the 7th August 2020.

Units 1-4, 67 High St – Beat the share market crash by investing into block of units. These four 1 bedroom units each have a kitchen with electric stove, lounge with Ref A/C, combined bathroom and laundry with a basin, shower over bath and toilet. Each unit has it’s own electric hot water service and at the rear of the property there is a six bay carport for the tenants use. This property is just a short walk to the school and to the shops.

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10 Livingstone St – Set on a large corner block this weather board home would make an ideal first home or a fantastic rental property. Featuring 3 double bedrooms (2 with split systems and BIR’s), lounge with wood heater and a split system, open plan kitchen dining area and a spacious bathroom. Outside on the well fenced block you’ll find a storage room and a garage.

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30 Ford St – Here’s a comfortable home that you could quite easily occupy and “make home” or just as easily rent, commencing or adding to your rental portfolio. Rentals are in demand in smaller regional towns. Set on approx. a quarter acre the 3 bedroom home, plus an additional office or small b/room, features polished boards throughout. The lounge has an inset free standing wood heater and air conditioner. The light and airy kitchen has an electric stove, dbl sink and walk in pantry. The bathroom/laundry features a spa bath, separate shower, modern vanity and single trough. Two of the bedrooms have BIR’s.

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UNDER CONTRACT 34 Cave St – Bare boards and pressed tin ceilings feature throughout the home adding to its character. Turn left from the entry hall and you find yourself in the formal lounge which includes an open fireplace. Continue on through sliding dbl. doors into the cosy lounge which has a gas heater, r/c a/cond. & ceiling fan. Follow through into the country style kitchen with electric cooking, dishwasher and painted floor boards. The master bedroom has a split system a/c & ceiling fan. Walk through a good size office area to the third bedroom which also has a r/c a/cond. Step out of the kitchen into the rear entry porch and through to the large laundry.

1599 Dimboola Rainbow Rd – Featuring a separate lounge with wood heater, 3 dble bedrooms plus a smaller bedroom on the front veranda, country style kitchen with electric stove, spacious bathroom with shower, bath, vanity and linen press and evap cooling. Step out the back door you’ll find an all steel BBQ area which links the house to the bungalow, sheds and double carport. The bungalow has a bedroom, office and a room used for hair dressing with it’s own split system A/C and hot water service. A 40ft x 24ft approx shed with a concrete floor and power which leads to a lean to also with a concrete floor, followed by an older lean to of a similar size but still very useful.

48 Walker St – Set on a corner block with a northerly aspect this 3 bedroom weatherboard and tiled home has been refurbished and is offered as a very comfortable family home. The lounge features a raised free standing wood heater and large panoramic window to the north. The pleasant large kitchen and casual dining area has vinyl floor coverings and a gas cook top stove and rangehood.

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5 Vickery St – Only a few kilometres from the Little Desert National Park this home would make a great base for people keen to explore what the region has to offer. There are 2 double bedrooms with BIR’s (an easy renovation to create a 3rd bedroom), gas cooking and hot water, 2 bathrooms, large lounge, very good heating and cooling, 12,000 gal of rainwater storage. The first half of the house was built about 20 yrs ago with the 2nd half being built just over 10 yrs ago. The home is clad in hardiplank and has some small sundry shedding with power connected. The property backs onto the Western Highway.

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28 Callaway Lane – HIDDEN GEM - Tucked away in a side street just a stones through from the shops is this affordable home. Featuring 3 bedrooms, office/walk-in robe, spacious lounge with a wood heater, large kitchen/dinning area with electric wall oven and a gas stove, combined bathroom and laundry and a separate toilet. Outside there is side lane access to a fantastic 40ft x 20ft (approx) shed which has power and is partly concreted. The sale included the furniture still in the house and a spa bath, new vanity and a new toilet waiting to be installed by the new owner. The current owners have just painted the exterior of the house giving it a smart fresh look.

30 Railway St – Set just a short stroll to the shops is this charming and interesting 3 bedroom cement rendered cottage. The kitchen has a modern look with an electric stove, lounge has a split system and is open to the kitchen. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and Vanity. While being just outside the back door the laundry has a trough and washing machine taps. There is a large pergola, double carport, storage shed and a rain water tank all surrounded by good fences. The property is currently rented for $160pw.

Price: $98,000

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4 Johns St – This property is actually nearly made of tin. The outside in clad in a vintage type of mini orb and most of the interior walls and ceilings are pressed tin. The home features 3 double bedrooms, kitchen with gas hotplates but no oven, lounge with split system, polished and painted floor boards, bathroom with a vanity, toilet and a shower over bath and a internal laundry. Outside you’ll find a single carport and rain water tank on a good size block. The property is currently rented for $120pw on a periodic bases.

54 Cumming Ave – The tiled front entrance leads into a huge open plan kitchen, family room and dining area. The kitchen features an island bench, gas stainless steel cooktop and electric oven, walk in pantry and dishwasher. The master bedroom features a walk in wardrobe and ensuite with a shower, vanity and separate toilet. The other 3 bedrooms are a great size with built in wardrobes. There is also a large separate lounge room, great for the kids. The main bathroom contains a vanity, separate bath and shower, ducted reverse cycle electric heating and cooling throughout the house and a solar hotwater system and a 16 panel solar system.

Price: $340,000

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3 Menin Ave – This charming home has had an extensive renovation by qualified builders and now is as good as new. Featuring an open plan kitchen/meals/living area, 3 double bedrooms with with BIR’s and fans, an office, spectacular bathroom, split system A/C and new floor coverings throughout. Outside there is a paved BBQ area, double garage with a storage room all on a well fenced block only a short walk to the Yarriambiack Creek.

11 Church St – A FAMILY HOME WITH A LITTLE EXTRA SPACE, Set on a large block this brick veneer home features 3 double bedrooms all with BIR’s (2 with split system A/C’s), an office, spacoius country style kitchen with electric appliances, separate lounge with gas heater and split system, functional bathroom with separate toilet, internal laundry with a shower, sunroom and plenty of storage cupboards. Outside you will be spoilt by the single garage, as new colour bond shed, established garden, 12 panel solar power system, rear lane access and all this in a quite Mallee town.

11 Hoban St – This 2 bedroom cottage located in the small hamlet of Watchem on the Sunraysia Hwy half way between Donald and Birchip might be a great property to start your investment property portfolio or to add to what you already have. Rented for $145 per week giving you a 10.05% gross return. Set on a typical size block for the area, just under a quarter acre or 950 sq. mts., the home offers 2 bedrooms both with BIR’s and ceiling fans, lounge with the Mitsubishi split system and ceiling fan. The kitchen has wood veneer cupboards and an electric stove. Outside there is an old style single garage, old w/board store room, wood shed and plenty of spare space in the back yard. All this only a few minutes from the beautiful Watchem Lake which offers boating and camping facilities.

46 North Western Rd – Set in a perfect location is this period weather board home. The home features a large formal entry foyer, 3 bedrooms plus a another room that opens off the back veranda that could be a bedroom for an older child, lounge with an open fire place and a split system A/C, modest kitchen with a large walk-in pantry, bathroom with toilet, basin and shower. Outside the back door is the laundry and the rear yard is a clean slate ready for you to add your own ideas.

Price: $239,000

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Maremma pups, born 1/12/19, 3M, vet checked and microchipped, first vaccination $650 firm PER: EE102581, 3x timber and mesh bird m/c # 956000010865095/95 600001084978/9560000108 aviaries, # 1 183cm w, 140cm 49104/956000010851551 Ph Eldiss Affinity 550 5.9m 2013, d, 250cm h, # 2 175cm w, 0428567948 4 berth light weight ,tow with family car, full annex, ensuite 90cm d, 230cm h, # 3 170cm Roosters wanted Ph $35,000 Ph 0400903635 w, 122cm d, 240cm h, $250ea 0469740723 Sheep dog/pup wanted Ph Jayco Starcraft 2015, 22’ Ph Mark 0438201250 bunks, en-suite, comfortably 0492877212 sleeps 5, one owner, always Black Suffolk Rams, 2018 shedded, 3 way fridge, drop, Brucellosis tested, quality microwave oven, electric/gas Antiques animals from stud stock $550 hot water service, air con/ inc Gst PIC# 3NGKJ060 Ph heater, oven and cooktop, One burgundy antique viewing by appointment, more 0427666470 Dadswells Bridge reproduction 3 seater, wooden specs and pics available upon Budgerigars, assorted colours carved frame and legs $350ono request, kids have outgrown, Ph 0407432355 upgrading, reduced $49,500 Ph $8each Ph 0417533579 Quality antique furniture 0427989212 Budgerigars, show quality at clearance, extension dining table and chairs, oval table and pet prices Ph 0447080439 chairs, bedside cabinets, auto Cockatiels, Ringnecks Ph trolley, hat stand, plant stand, hallway table, QA chiffonier, 0407821021 cotton reel tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, occasional The Weekly Advertiser chair, priced to sell Ph/text welcomes your advertising. 0408881137 for photos and info Jayco Swan 2006, EC, always We are required strictly by law shedded, full annex, bag and to include specific information flys, 3-way fridge $14,500 Ph on some items when 0434312756 caravans publishing your advertisement. REDUCED 130L 12V caravan A snapshot of your obligations fridge $550 Ph 0427840201 are as follows: ANIMALS *All for-sale advertisements, for either cats or dogs must include one of the following: • Individual microchip numbers 2004 Pioneer Argyle camper • Vet certificate to exclude trailer, hard floor, built strong individual animals from and reliable for all terrain travel, needing microchips EC, quick set up for overnight REDUCED Pop-up Statesman • Domestic animal-business stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, number 0437170526 island d/bed, mod/cons, PLUS a source number from roll-out awning, EC $14,000 Ph the Pet Exchange Register 0407821021 LIVESTOCK *Selling, giving away or Toyota Coaster 1989, motor bartering of all livestock fully rec, receipts and work must include a Property sheet available, shower and Identification Code (PIC toilet, 2 s/beds, gas oven, number) in the advertisement. microwave, 2 top stove gas

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2011 McKinnon Camper, 16’, 2 single beds, engel fridge, a/c, fold out table, 2 burner gas stove, easy cheap towing $7500ono Ph 0403967488

burner, fridge, driver aircon, diesel heater, bus aircon, 240L water tank, solar panel on top, awning, 2 wardrobes, plenty draw space $35,000 Ph 0458081257

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Farm Machinery

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Hardi Mister, 400L tank, Honda motor, controls, parts book, GC $1750 inc Gst Ph 0408549832

Family Jayco caravan, very comfy d/island pillow top bed, 2 good size bunk beds, microwave, 90L fridge, easy to erect annex, a/c and heating, plus all accs Ph Nathan for availability 0418657247

Heaslip 5-6T Grouper, roll tarp, 6.5hp, stands, no further use Windsor caravan 19’6”, island $7700 in Gst Ph 0457589689 bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty $22,500 Ph 53820505

Clothes & Accessories Chef uniforms black and white, all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell

Farm Machinery 38’ steel crop roller $13,000 plus Gst Ph 0429979100 Airseeder, Morris 27 row, 12inch spacing, all farm box $15,000 plus Gst Ph 0438096662

JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 eng hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316 Jetstream computer boomspray, 1000L, GC $1650 plus Gst Ph 0418345035 Murray Harrow 30’ hydrolift, GC $800 Ph 53870503 REDUCED 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO $1200 plus Gst Ph 0429986227 REDUCED Portable Lister shearing plant, antique, villiers motor, runs well, used recently $1500ono Ph 0419347160

Claas Lexion 600 2008 and MacDon, 40’ FD70 front $200,000 plus Gst Ph 0427323041

REDUCED Stevlon mobile trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027 REDUCED Tractor tyres, 2 @ 23x1x26, 12 ply, 90% tread $1800ono Ph 53542503 Moyston

DH22 1949 Howard tractor and rotary hoe, complete nut and bolt, the best restoration with all receipts, welcome inspections $13,000 Ph Silo aeration/fumigation 53891725 Smallaire fan on new adjustable base and pulleys $2400 Ph 0428944462 Slasher, Berends 3pl offset 3’5”, GO $700ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491

For Sale Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff spreader, been through workshop $32,000 plus Gst Ph 0427848280

1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Ph 0408504029 1 Sphere TV wall mounting bracket, new $32 Ph 0408504029 Wednesday, July 1, 2020

For Sale

12v crutcher, cooper shearer plant, moppet double grinder, hand pieces, pedestal elec drill, A-model Ford wire wheel, heaps of other quality goods Ph 0428663391

Hay Oaten, good quality small squares $10 per bale Ph 0428847201

Header parts to suit 1460 and 1640 Case headers, rear axle, dbl sided shaker drive belt, 2 high-back folding camping new, 1/4 of new price $300 Ph chairs, EC $75 pair ono Ph 0407911884 0408106446 Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 2 sets H7 LED h/lamp globe kits, new $35ea Ph 0408504029 123 HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Air conditioner, Altise window mobile refrigerated cooling 15,000 BTU, used twice due to rooftop upgrade $390 was $1100 new Ph 0439300079 Aluminium windows SH, 1 3MT x 1-470 MTS, 1 1-8 MTS x 1-3 MTS, 1 1-7 MTS x .700MTS prices neg Ph 0408843210

For Sale

Household Items Plush double mattress in GC $850 Ph 0474323263 Queen size mattress, King Coil Emmerson, includes base $600 Ph 0408336024

Stock loading ramp, 6m, side walkway, fold away pull $6500 Ph 0428944462 Superior multihead mower, 3PL 8’ suitable lawn mowing, EC $1900ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Tandem Pony Float 6’x6’, home made, jock wheel, needs work $400 Ph 0458681119

Tandem trailer 10’x6’, 5 stage hoist, well built, jock wheel, REDUCED Rangehood and spare, Z07073 $11,500 Ph glass ceramic cooktop and Aluminium windows, Jetski, Kawasaki STX-12F, 0458681119 cleaning utensils $150ono Ph 600x600, 1000x800, door in 4 stroke, 2003, re-cond, incs 0409967815 Horsham Tool trailer 6’x4’, ladder rack, frame, laundry stell cabinet 55 trailer $4500 Ph 0429821461 lockable, jock wheel, spare sink $600 Ph 0403033500 REDUCED Westinghouse Kirby G6 vacuum cleaner, $1200 Ph 0458681119 shampoo outfit and spray 60cm stainless steel painting outfit $200ono Ph freestanding dishwasher, brand 0408106446 new, RP $1099 sell $700 Ph Metal tool box 1.15m long x 53523885 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560

Toy hauler trailer 2011, 4.3l Antique barbers chair, x 1.55w x 1.86h, great for located Nhill, pick up only motorbikes, EC, as new, selling $1500 Ph June 0428334932 or Necklaces, $400 for both or will due to ill health $6600ono Ph Liz 0402447037 0468469444 separate Ph 0474323263 Barb wire, three coils $190 Ph New coolroom door and Trailers, tub trailer new, 0403033500 260x80 trailer new $2950 or panel, hinges and latch, Blue lift chair, GS, must be 2.400m x 1.150m $250 Ph will separate Ph 0497616187 collected $450 Ph 53823826 0429954000 Bolens ride on mower, 38” Outdoor setting 5’ x 3’ mulching deck $1200 Ph table with 4 chairs $400 Ph 53811891 53524193 Ararat Brass fire screen decorative Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table featuring horses $75 Ph with 6 chairs and cushions 0439101170 $800 Ph 53811891 Camper trailer, brand new, DC7 dingo, annex, soft floor, Oztrail tent, cabin type, new, semi off-road $3800 Ph Steve 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 or 0407750274 0409796471 afternoon Card tables, three $75 Ph Portable Lincoln welder, 200amp, 3000 watt, 15amp 0403033500 CareAlert, reason for sale - generator, with Kohler twin moved and no landline, new motor on wheels $1600 Ph $400 sell $100 Ph 0439101170 0429986219 Commode chairs x 3, one with pot $20ea Ph 0458681119 Coolroom, drop-in unit, GC working order, 240v, plug in $1900 Ph 0417101120 Cricut maker machine, POA Ph 53928252 Dry Redgum firewood, $150 per cubic meter, 4, 6 or 8m loads delivered Ph 0488159320

Wick wiper 0427881236

$1500

marine The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: BOATS All advertisements for boats must include: • Hull number or registration number of the boat If a trailer is included with the boat, the advertisement must also include: • Registration number or chassis number of the trailer.

REDUCED Savage 485 Baycruiser with Evinrude 90hp e-tec outboard, Minn Kota elec motor mount and second battery, Bimini, rocket launcher and marine radio $27,990 Ph 0428855390

mobility aids Solid timber dining setting table with 6 chairs, GC $400 Ph 0427340204 Dining room extendable table, extends from 4.5’ circle to 5.5’ oval approx. dark heavy wood, pedestal leg, VGC $200 Ph 0407256517

Lost & Found

Action 4 mobility scooter, EC, puncture proof tyres $1450 Ph 0419509550

Electric wheelchair, compact, Woodwork combination saw, Durden pace maker $500 Ph Lost Cockatiel, grey/white, folding, near new, paid $2450 0429954000 orange cheeks, goes by the sell $1900ono Ph 0447724508 name of Tilly, whistles and talks, last seen at showgrounds Household Items area of river Saturday May 9th Quantity SH weatherboard 8”, 2x 7pce glass top dining Ph Geoff 0421670828 GC, price neg Ph 0408843210 setting, GC $250 each ono Ph Missing, Shadow, 2yr old small 0428582315 black desexed male, back feet REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV camper trailer, king bed, grey, Bench top elec oven and hot slightly turned out, breathing heavy duty canvas, single axle, plates $75 Ph 0427840201 issue, quiet voice hardly meows, tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water Bunk bed, new double missing from Campbells Bridge tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $3400 single plus new mattresses Gopher, Active4, new $190 Ph Kevin 0429388438 or possibly Cato Park, since batteries, EC, great value $975 Ph 0412784365 January 7, reward offered Ph Landsborough Ph 0408881137 REDUCED HMV old Tash 0427096646 Coffee machine Bosch gramophone, Mickey Mouse cream radio, old violin in VeroBar, 100 fully automatic, GC $350ono Ph 0428582315 original case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire State radio, marine 3pc cane fishing rod, upright gramophone, bakelite and 32 pound 12v elec trolling chrome overhead reel, solid motor, new $150 Ph brass fishing reel, will separate 0427840201 Ph 53824316

Ericsson Mining extension bell type N3111, Feb 1947, Old valve radios, console and mantle, Aluminium Filmosound valve amplifier, 1930s Radio Chassis, AWA Amplifier mic volume, phono volume tone, old car horns, kero chicken lamp, 1960s Astor radiogram Outboard motor, Mercury ex con, pr Army back bakelite REDUCED Industrial flood 9.8hp, GC, reliable, low hours, telephone set MK 111 in green light 250 HPS or 250MH comes with lamp and spare ballast tin Ph 53824316 Palletable coffee table $150 fresh water use only $495 Ph ignitor lamp to make 250MP, REDUCED Electric Ph 0427630051 0408881137 Farmor land plane, 100’x16’ never used, 240v $200ono Ph wheelchair, Guardian Aspire, bucket, as is, where is: Riverina 0409967815 Horsham GC $500ono Ph 0406533184 NSW Ph 0427544017

Garage Sales

Firewood - Buloak, cut and split, 6x4 trailer $100, 7x5 $140 Ph 0455822056

REDUCED SMU camper trailer, EC, best around $3800 Ph 0439032938

Sheep manure, 6x4 trailer approximately 1 cubic metre, Hay for sale, small bales $5 low seed, delivered to Horsham Ph 0408920012 per bale Ph 0402017247 Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Motor Vehicles under $3000

2011 Triumph Bonnieville 2x Daihatsu F10L, 1975, 4x4, EFI, VGC, RWC, 12mths reg, 1 parts and 1 running $800 Ph 1J2JW $9000 Ph 0408128556 0429821539 between 6 & 9pm Falcon AU Ute, 2002, auto, damaged, no tray, BTA714 $240 Ph 0490364260 Dimboola Mitsubishi Verada 2001, VGC, excellent service history, 186,000kms, QEE053 $2600 with RWC Ph 0419303839 Ararat Yamaha Grizzly 4x2 4 wheel motorbike, VGC, only 540hrs, service history, one owner $3300 Ph 0457866027

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

1986 Ford F 350, single rear wheels, 4x4 6x8 dropside Motor Vehicle Accessories trayback, 4sp manual, registered, diesel, V8, 6.2 1 towing, down ball load, Chev, reasonable cond for age indicator $40 Ph 0408504029 of vehicle, 1LA2PY $8000 Ph 1984 Nissan Patrol Completor 0497296607 minus motor and gearbox, parts Nissan Navara Ute, 2010, only $375 Ph 0411419516 2-wheel drive, 12mths Ararat reg XLZ997 $7500ono Ph 2 Philips D3S HID globes $120 53928225 pair Ph 0408504029 3

1/2”

Beaudesert

exhaust, fits 2016 onwards

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

200 Landcruiser, paid $1700 sell $1000 Ph 0418981322 CMD Performance chip, suit Chrysler 30CD or Jeep 3-0L CRDIV6 $285 Ph 0408504029 Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, 2011-2016 $295 Ph 1997 Toyota Landcruiser 0408504029 100 series RV, EC, dual Roof rack, suit Patrol or batteries, electric brakes, Ford Maverick $100ono Ph 376,000kms XMO736 $20,000 0447981047 Ph 0427897891 Steinbauer performance chip suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 2009 Ford Falcon G6E, 213,000kms, seduce red w/ Ph 0427840201 cream upholstery, tinted Toyota Landcruiser GX bench seats, VGC $650 Ph windows, mud flaps, towbar (hardly used), mint cond, 0487216364 regularly serviced, near new Toyota roof racks and 3 radiator hoses and both belts tyres, one owner XVV182 for Toyota Landcruiser 100 $15,000ono Ph 0480228602 series, 2000 motor 4.5 $270 the 2013 Ford Focus sport lot Ph 0409967815 Horsham hatchback, blue, auto, satellite navigation, Motor Vehicles Bluetooth,135,000kms, all under $3000 services done by Ford 1LL6QA $11,000 Ph 0417841666 1998 Mitsubishi Magna, blue station wagon, 6 cyl, no reg, 2014 plated Honda Accord tow bar, 284,000kms, vin# UTIL, 2.4L motor, 12mth 6MMTS6A46WTO54057, eng reg, 106,000kms, 1EA8CY 6G72M117203 $3000ono Ph $18,000neg Ph 0427861784 0408847419 2016 Holden Cruze JH CD, hatch, 6spd, tiptronic, silver, rego till May 2020, service books, 60,000kms, 1HE1TY $13,000 Ph Keith Fischer 0417691000

2003 Ford Focus LX LR, 163,992km, automatic, ZER481, Selling without RWC, great first car $2,500ono Mazda CX5 Maxx Sport SUV, E:grace.odc@me.com Nov 2014, auto, 82,000kms, 2003 Suzuki Ignis hatch, reg till 02/21, full service history, silver, GC, no rego $650 Ph one owner 1EA5DJ $19,000 Ph 0427009490 Ararat 0400928844

Garage Sale

Fishing 13 rods, GC, lot for $180 Ph 0476019929 Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new 3 way fridge, phone for more great features, reluctant sale -downsizing home, lovely well kept van, many extras $14,500 Ph 54951652 St Arnaud

MOTORCYCLES

40 Ayrey St, Willaura Saturday, July 4 and Sunday July 5 Tools, cane, knick-knacks, antiques and collectables. Social distancing rules apply.

REDUCED 2009 Holden 2006 Hyundai Getz, manual, 4 VE SV6, 6spd manual, sidi Wheelchair, no further use, door, reg until April 2020, would engine, tyres 90%, RWC over $3000 new, sell $1500 Ph make perfect first car, 1PH1XV included, XLI098 $13,000 Ph $3000ono Ph 0409358886 0457589689 0429394619

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REDUCED Ford Territory 2014, silver, 167,000kms, reverse camera installed, turbo diesel auto 2.7L, brand new aluminium bull bar, clear view mirrors, brand new running boaros, EC, 1CB5MF $17,990 Ph 0423967449

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

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Stawell Brass Band

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Sports Equipment

All facilities supplied, phone, internet, power.

Full set of Tour Special golf

Enquiries welcome Ph 0421 526 355

clubs, new cond, bag and buggy, new Niblick golf shoes size 9 and golf balls $700 Ph 0432274175

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Apex monthly paper drive is on this weekend Sunday 5th July Leave your old newspapers and catalogues out for residential curbside pick-up within the Horsham township.

AGM Tuesday, July 14 7pm at Band Hall

hybrids (5,6), senior flex, RH head covers, VGC $85ea Ph

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2013 Holden Colorado, 101,000kms, 5spd manual, sat nav, brand new tyres, one owner, VGC, 1RK3SE $24,500 Ph 0418911543

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up to 10,000L Ph 0432653709 2014 Mazda Akera CX5, silver, Ford Maverick GQ Patrol Warracknabeal 125,000kms, EC, can bring to ‘91 diesel, RWC, 345,000km Horsham 1AY3GJ $22,000ono $12,500, further enquiries Ph Ph 0448817780 2015 Toyota Landcruiser VX 0498236187 Ararat Wanted To Buy 4x4, 6spd auto, 4d wagon, sunroof, build 11/15, EC, pearl, black leather interior AGH205 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Fertiliser spreader to $63,500 Ph 0419584430 tow behind quad bike Ph Toyota Prado 150 series, 2015, 150,000kms, leather Keyboard Technics KN470 0427156133 seats, EC, full service history, towbar 1FY9VL $38,000neg Ph piano/organ $900ono Ph Used 8x5 tandem trailer Ph 0428127904 0439101170 0417824141

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arness Racing Victoria will draw the curtain on the COVID-19 region-based racing model, with plans to resume racing on all 28 Victorian tracks from July 13.

During the 12-day transition period, race meetings will remain at the nine tracks presently in use but with horses, trainers and drivers free to move around the state to compete. This month will also see the return of metropolitan class racing to Melton with the $24,000 Noopy Kiosk Trotters FFA, $25,000 Regional Challenge Pace Final and $24,000 Melton Sprint topping the bill on Saturday night’s card of harness action. HRV’s tweak to earlier plans means Horsham’s return to racing

on July 8 is placed on hold, with the meeting now at Stawell. HRV is yet to finalise race dates for August. Ararat reinsman Michael Bellman, meanwhile, landed a winning double at Stawell and took his season’s COVID-19-interrupted tally to 78 and sixth place on a Victorian premiership list. Bellman led all the way aboard Wanted Lady in the 52-56 pace for Armstrong trainer Brooke Hansen over the 2180-metre distance. It was the seventh career victory for the five-year-old mare but her first over any distance in excess of 1790 metres and came courtesy of a perfectly rated, front-running drive by Bellman. Wanted Lady found the lead easily from gate two and was allowed to cruise casually through the early

part of the contest. Bellman gave her more rein at the bell and a 28.9-second quarter took the sting out of a couple of contenders. Wanted Lady boxed on stoutly over the final 150 metres and scored by a head from Zuko Dream – Xavier O’Connor – in a rate of 1:59.6. Earlier in the afternoon, Bellman combined with Ross Creek owner-trainer Katrina Fitzpatrick to take out a trotters handicap with fouryear-old bay gelding Dream Over. The son of Andover Hall, US, stepped away safely when the tapes were released and worked to the lead after travelling 250 metres. When in front, Bellman set a moderate tempo and a final last quarter in 30 seconds was enough to stave off Balmoral’s Show Me The Moolah and Murtoa’s Allawart Bob. Anakie trainer Tim Bolito and

leading reinsman Greg Sugars combined to land a winning double at the Stawell fixture with Change Of Plans in a 1785-metre pace and Cornish Smuggler in a 2180-metre pace. Change Of Plans notched up her first career victory at her 32nd attempt after enjoying a soft ride on the back of the leader for the majority of the sprint trip. The four-year-old mare proved too strong on the line holding a clear three-metre margin over runner-up Jewell Of Safari – Jackie Barker. Stablemate Cornish Smuggler had to work extra hard in the early part of her contest to find the lead and then showed plenty of fight up the home stretch to score from Gracie Cullen – Mick Bellman. It was the third from 22 starts for the four-year-old gelded son of Betterthancheddar, USA.

Hockey cancelled Wimmera Hockey Association’s 2020 season is among the latest victims of the impact of COVID-19 restrictions. The association executive, based on ‘the interests of the health and safety of all our volunteers, members and supporters, in consultation with our member clubs’ cancelled the season for all levels of competition at a meeting last week. Association correspondent Simon King said with uncertainty surrounding the future of restrictions in coming weeks, the executive considered it inappropriate to expect volunteers to do the work required to prepare for a season that might not go ahead. “And we do not wish to put them or our other participants and supporters at any health risk,” he said. “The limitations that will come from adhering to the guidelines for return to competition from both the State Government and Hockey Victoria will lead to restrictions on the important social aspects of the life of our clubs and association. “We believe this will take away one of the most important aspects that attract people to be involved in hockey in the Wimmera. “This decision gives some certainty to all those who might have been involved, and they can now focus on remaining fit and healthy and look forward to working with us to make the 2021 season all the better, to compensate for being unable to participate in their favourite sport this year. “We sincerely thank the leaders of both our association and its member clubs for their efforts to come to this decision.”

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ON THE CLOCK: Horsham College cross-country winners, from left, Jack Milbourne, Ella Walsgott, Logan Casey, Sarah Netherway, Sienna Walsgott and Kynan Stasinowsky. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Students clock fastest times to claim win Winners of a virtual cross-country competition at Horsham College have been decided. The college’s long-distance runners sought to break their personal best times for this year’s cross-country competition, which transitioned online to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. Students were encouraged to run or walk in their own time and submit their best performances as part

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of an ‘opt-in’ virtual competition. A teacher set the time to beat at 10 minutes 30 seconds and student Logan Casey tried his best to match it, running 10 minutes and 58 seconds. Sports co-ordinator Jason Revell said the virtual cross-country competition encouraged greater student engagement throughout the pandemic. “It wasn’t mandatory to do, but the students who participated en-

joyed it,” he said. “It was good to give them an opportunity to get involved at a time they couldn’t do much.” The college was set to use the times to determine a team of students to represent the school at a regional cross-country event in Warrnambool, which was subsequently cancelled. Primary and secondary boys and girls cross-country state champi-

onships, scheduled for July 16 in Bundoora, were also cancelled. Mr Revell said students would now look to next year’s competition. “These students won’t have the opportunity to progress from regional and through to state championships, but like other schools, everyone is in the same boat at the moment,” he said. – Dylan De Jong

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Mininera and District Football League has called off its 2020 season. The league’s management board made the decision at a meeting after discussing feedback from clubs regarding the effects of COVID-19 restrictions. League president John Box said all clubs and board members were supportive of the move and respectful of individual club decisions based on the best interests of players, volunteers and supporters. “The board would like to also acknowledge the time and effort that clubs have invested into endeavouring to achieve a return to play for 2020,” he said. “The board is very interested in trying to get a competition up and running for junior footballers and netballers this year, with the possibility of joining in with other leagues.” Mr Box said the league thanked a strong supporter base and sponsors for their understanding, support and patience during ‘a very uncertain’ year. “We now look forward to working towards the 2021 football season,” he said.

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BY SARAH MATTHEWS

orsham Sharks Swimming Club members will start training for the upcoming season following the reopening of their home pool.

President Jen Briggs said she was thrilled Horsham Aquatic Centre would open its doors to the public today. Club leaders were critical of Horsham Rural City Council’s decision to keep the centre closed despite COVID-19 restrictions easing on June 1. The council owns the centre, which is operated by YMCA Victoria. Mrs Briggs said she was pleased the council reviewed its decision. “We’re thrilled the pool is reopening and it gives the kids an opportunity to train and try to catch up with their competitors, who have been back in the pool since June 1,” she said. Mrs Briggs said swimmers were training for Victorian Country Short Course Championships, in Ballarat on August 15 and 16, although she was unsure if the event would go ahead. “It is still on Swimming Victoria’s calendar, but the kids have to be able to do qualifying meets and I feel like we are running out of time,” she said. “The long-course championships are in Mildura in January and it looks like that will go ahead. Either way, it’s great that we can get back in the pool again.” Mrs Briggs’ son Deacon and Warracknabeal’s Lily Eldridge are among national-level swimmers keen to resume training to keep up with their rivals. Lily’s mother Kelly Ough said her daughter could not wait to return to the water. “It’s great for Lily, because she is a severe asthmatic and being out of the pool for so long has affected her health,” she said. “Swimming Victoria hasn’t announced when the competition season will start. They had hinted early August, however

BACK IN THE SWIM OF THINGS: Horsham swimmers, from left, Jack Lanyon, Claudia Lanyon, Deacon Briggs and Chase Briggs are keen to resume training for the upcoming season. They will compete for Ballarat Gold Swimming Club. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER with the recent spikes of coronavirus in Melbourne, I don’t think that will happen. Regardless, Lily will still get back in the pool and train as though she has competitions.” Lily competes for Melbourne Vicentre Swim Club, based at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, while Deacon swims with Ballarat Gold.

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Horsham Sharks Claudia and Jack Lanyon and Deacon’s brother Chase will also compete for Ballarat Gold this season. Mrs Briggs said the swimmers would benefit from advanced training. “They have reached the point where they need extra help and guidance,” she said. “Ballarat Gold has a paid coach, who attends all the championship meets. All the smaller clubs in the Wimmera rely on volunteers.” Mrs Briggs said the swimmers would

split their training between Ballarat and Horsham pools. “Their coach will give them training programs they can do on their own,” she said. “During the school holidays we will be down to Ballarat for training every second day, but once school goes back, we will go to Ballarat on Saturday mornings and one day during the week.” Mrs Briggs said under new rules, the Wimmera District 12 swimmers were allowed to have dual memberships but could only compete for one club. She said her family would join Ballarat Gold so all members could compete for the same club. The 2019-20 swimming season finished yesterday, as did Mrs Briggs’ term as president of the Sharks. She said a new executive would be appointed at the club’s annual meeting on August 2.

Junior plans drawn up Wimmera football and netball leaders will know by the weekend whether they have a green light from clubs to push ahead with plans for a revamped junior competition later this month. AFL Wimmera Mallee area manager Jason Muldoon said a draft eight-round concept competition from July 25 to September 12 was on the table for discussion, with plans to announce a draw early next week. “We’ve basically collected information from Wimmera and Horsham District league football and netball teams, grouped them up and sent out protocols they will need to adhere to for this modified structure to happen,” he said. “The proposed competitions involve home-and-away games and no finals, with six clubs in one group and 10 in another. “It is all about participation and

giving kids an opportunity to play, but there are no club obligations.” The proposal is for football at under-14 and under-17 levels and netball grades 13 and under, 15 and under, and 17 and under, with some crossover of leagues and club collaborations. “This is a big call and it is very much a first draft and it includes only Wimmera and Horsham District clubs. We are planning for it to go ahead unless otherwise directed,” Mr Muldoon said. Wimmera and Horsham District senior football and netball competitions have been called off but Western Victoria Female Football League open-age and youth competitions are scheduled to start on August 1. The female senior league includes Horsham and Ararat teams and Horsham, Stawell and the Ararat in the youth division.

Caris in netball squad Horsham’s Maggie Caris has won selection to Netball Victoria’s Elite Development Squad. Caris, who helped Horsham Saints to two Wimmera A Grade premierships, is among 33 athletes from Victoria Fury’s 19-and-under or 17-and-under state squads chosen to participate in the program. The program aims to provide development and specialist training across two squads, giving the state’s most promising netballers an opportunity to work on their individual development at an elite level. With the 2020 Deakin University Australian Netball League and 2020 National Netball Championships cancelled as a result of

the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elite Development Squad will run alongside the Victorian Netball League season. Caris, who also plays for Melbourne University Lightning, was last year named in an Australian squad for the 2021 Netball Youth World Cup alongside Edenhope’s Sacha McDonald. The world cup is scheduled for June next year in Fiji. Caris juggles netball with football, playing for Greater Western Victoria Rebels and has set her sights on joining sister Rene in the AFL Women’s competition. The 2020 AFL Women’s season was cancelled in March due to the pandemic.

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ncoming Horsham Amateur Basketball Association president Jon Fitzgerald has welcomed ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in the organisation’s bid to return players to the court. Basketball Victoria has released its revised 2020-21 country event calendar, with a strong focus on a return to domestic basketball. Mr Fitzgerald said the association hoped to open up registrations for a domestic winter competition soon. He said the new board’s goal was to get players back on the court. “We will start with our juniors and our domestic competition and move forward from there,” he said. “Obviously, a lot is still up in the air because of the virus and the constantly evolving situation. But we will put a call-out for expressions of interest and go from there.” Mr Fitzgerald took over the reins from basketball legend Owen Hughan at an annual meeting on June 23. “I’ve been involved with Horsham basketball in a variety of roles over the years,” he said. “Taking on this one wasn’t on my radar when Owen announced he was going to step down, but I thought about it, and why not? What I lack in experience I make up for in enthusiasm and passion. And, as I always

say, you don’t know unless you try.” Mr Fitzgerald said despite the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the association – which won a Basketball Victoria Country ‘Outstanding achievement by a medium association’ accolade in May – was in a strong position. “That is a credit to a lot of people who have come and gone on the board in the past five or six years, and to all our volunteers – Owen being a massive influence,” he said. “We’ve put together a great board, with a mix of experience and new faces. “There is a good vibe around here at the moment. The wheels are in motion and we have a great team to make it happen.”

EXCITING TIMES: New Horsham Amateur Basketball Association president Jon Fitzgerald is looking forward to calling for expressions of interest for a winter domestic competition. Country Basketball League representative competition, from October. The Horsham association fields men and women’s Hornets teams. Mr Fitzgerald said the retirement of men’s coach and star player Tim Pickert would leave big shoes to fill. Basketball Victoria has announced the cancellation or rescheduling of several events as associations across the state look to return to community sport. Junior country championships have been cancelled for 2020, but a range of skills days, a regional academy, camp and jamboree have been rescheduled. “I still think it’s going to be a tight schedule for tryouts for representative teams, but we have a lot of talent-

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Mr Fitzgerald said he was excited to be working towards a winter domestic competition, although at this stage he was unsure of the age groups that would be involved. “We have to meet Basketball Victoria regulations along with state and local government regulations, so there is a lot involved,” he said. “For example, we will need to make allowances for cleaning between games, along with any physical-distancing requirements.” Mr Fitzgerald said Basketball Victoria planned to push ahead with its

ed kids and I am glad those pathways are going to be available to them,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “We will also look to run some skills sessions of our own to kickstart things and get the ball back into kids’ hands.” Mr Fitzgerald said association leaders looked forward to opening Horsham Basketball Stadium. “Hopefully we can open back up soon,” he said. “It’s an exciting prospect to think that basketball will be one of the only sports up and running. “One of the benefits if there is no junior footy or netball is we could potentially play on Saturday and Sunday. We might also attract some new faces. It’s all pretty exciting.”

All-rounders to coach Bullants Leading country Victorian all-rounders Tony Caccaviello and Matt Combe will be joint captain-coaches at Noradjuha-Toolondo Cricket Club next season. The appointment represents a major coup for the Bullants, keen to hit the ground running if and when Horsham association competition gets underway in spring. The pair are good friends, having played together at Horsham Saints, Caccaviello a primary wicket-taking opening bowler for the Saints. Combe has spent the past couple of seasons playing in Bendigo. Caccaviello, also Cricket Victoria’s North and West Country manager, said the duo would have joint responsibilities at the Bullants, but Combe would most likely take on the main captaincy role. “In talking to the club committee, members were keen to get some new ideas,” he said. “Matt and I have both played at different clubs and explored different ways to go about things. “We’re looking forward to making training and playing cricket as enjoyable as possible. “If we try to achieve success through enjoyment and competitiveness it will be a good summer.” The Horsham association is yet to appoint a new executive and board after all members stood down last year amid criticism over a season finish.

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eams of boys can take to the court alongside girls for the first time in Horsham City Netball Association history thanks to a change in policy. Association president Cathie Weidemann said she was thrilled to throw open the doors for young males, with preparations for the 2020 season well underway. Teams have two weeks to register for the junior season, which starts on July 24. “We have already had interest from a few boys who are keen to take part, which is great,” Mrs Weidemann said. “We have had a few boys play before in a mixed netball competition, but there are no restrictions on the number of boys in a team now. Teams can be mixed, or solely male or female. “Netball Victoria guidelines have changed and they have altered their diversity and inclusion policy. “Because we run a junior competition, we want to be as inclusive as possible and welcome as many kids who want to play.” The season will run on Friday afternoons and include 13 and under and 11 and under fixtures, along with a nine-and-under modified ‘Go’ competition. Mrs Weidemann said netballers from across the Wimmera-southern Mallee were keen to participate. “I’ve had interest from players from Harrow-Balmoral, Donald, Horsham Demons, Horsham Saints, Natimuk, Minyip-Murtoa, Pimpinio and Kalkee,” she said. “A lot of those clubs play their own modified competitions through Wimmera and Horsham District leagues.” Mrs Weidemann said association leaders had also called for expressions of interest for a Saturday competition, including 13 and under, 15 and under, 17 and under and open grades. She said Horsham City could offer an alternative to the region’s premier competitions. Wimmera Netball Association and Horsham District Football Netball League have called off their senior seasons because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are exploring potential junior competitions. Mrs Weidemann said she had been in discussions with AFL Wimmera Mallee leaders about potential opportunities. DOMINATION CONTINUES: Perennial Wimmera golf star Jenny McRae tracks the flight of her shot during Horsham Golf Club women’s final championship round yesterday. McRae, with the best three of four rounds showing a 75-80-87 – 224 scratch result, continued her domination of the Horsham fairways, winning her 19th consecutive title and 22nd overall. Sue Walter, 68-8180 – 231 was nett winner. Other results: Division two, champion Annabelle Plowright 101-98-96 – 295, nett, Rhonda Gebert, 7682-75 – 226; division three, champion, Izabella McIntyre, 101-108-102 – 311, nett, Von Bullough, 80-78-76 – 234; Puss Smith Trophy for over 65 years, Sue Galpin, 230. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Wednesday, July 1, 2020

“A lot of what happens obviously depends on COVID-19 restrictions,” she said. “We have been through an extensive process with Netball Victoria and Horsham Rural City Council in relation to COVID-19 and ensuring the safety of players, volunteers and spectators.” Mrs Weidemann said the Friday competition would not be open to the public, however there was an allowance for spectators. “Each player can have a parent or guardian with them, and we also understand that sometimes siblings will have to come along too,” she said. “We are going to set up zones for spectators, with a maximum of 10 people a zone. We have a big outdoor space, so we have the room.”

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Mrs Weidemann said the Friday competition would run until September 18 and could accommodate 14 teams playing simultaneously, across seven courts. “It’s pretty exciting that we can still go ahead,” she said. “We’ve had lots of expressions of interest already, and now people can get their registrations in online via My Netball. “We run a competition every year and we are lucky, because we don’t have to worry about court availability, so we can do up a draw relatively quickly. “We can also help individual players who are looking for a team.” Mrs Weidemann said any potential senior competition would have to comply with stricter COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s hard, because a lot of the netballers are also nurses and teachers and work in professions where they need to social distance,” she said. “We’ve mostly been focusing on the junior competition. “We’ve had a few seniors contact us, but we haven’t been overwhelmed. “We are still happy to try to work something out for senior teams, so if people are interested, they should let us know.” Mrs Weidemann said people could contact her for more information via phone on 0411 166 914, emailing horshamcitynetballa@gmail.com or messaging the Horsham City Netball Association Facebook page. Teams must be entered by July 14 and people can visit vic.netball.com.au/mynetball to pay their registration for the 2020 season.

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Sport Vol. 23 No. 1 Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Out of trouble

Nick Thomson shows his relief after exiting a bunker while on his way to a Horsham Golf Club men’s championship title. Thomson, who entered a delayed fourth and final round with a six-shot lead ahead of Brent McIntyre, won with a score of 77-74-73-78 – 302. Lewis Gebert, who was seven shots behind, emerged as Thomson’s main challenger during the final round, making up ground by four shots to finish runner-up with 84-72-75-74 – 305. John Priestley had the best nett score based on handicap with 76-69-68-72 – 292. The players had been waiting since March to play the final round of the four-round championships after COVID-19 shut down sport. Other results: Intermediate, Gary Watts in a play-off from Greg Eyre 86-78-83-87 – 334, nett, Dale Carter 71-68-67-83 – 289; B Grade, Russell Sleep in a play-off from Chris Becker 91-88-83-86 – 348, nett, Chris Becker 74-72-70-72 – 288; C Grade, Ferdie Masiero 96-95-98-96 – 385, nett, Ian Fechner 73-74-75-82 – 304. Late yesterday, Jenny McRae collected her 19th consecutive women’s championship title and 22nd overall. For more pictures visit website www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020