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DIRT DRAGS: Adrian Mattschos, of Bordertown, sends dust flying in his wake at Wimmera Sand Drags at Taylors Lake, east of Horsham, during a fun-filled event at the weekend. Mattschos won the trike category with a 5.9-second run. Competitors from Victoria, NSW and South Australia entertained a large crowd on the 150-metre track. The sand drags brought dust and excitement with 10 categories of racing including cars, motorcycles and trikes. Keith Fischer said organisers and competitors were happy with the turnout, with good weather for racing. Story, page 43. Picture: KAREN REES
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BY JESSICA GRIMBLE
former western Victorian police officer has been jailed for almost five years for the rape and sexual assault of a junior officer.
A County Court judge, during sentencing last week, told the court the man had failed to take responsibility for the offending – maintaining the victim consented to what the jury had determined were sexual assaults, and denying any wrongdoing in the offending, which occurred at his home in 2020. The man was sentenced to four years and nine months imprisonment and
must serve two-and-a-half years before he is eligible for parole. The Weekly Advertiser has not published the man’s name and specific details of the matter, to protect the identity of the victim. The man, who was 41 at the time of offending, was a leading senior constable and had worked at a western Victorian police station for 15 years. The victim had worked at the same station for a period of time when she offered support to the man, his wife and colleagues in the wake of the death of another police officer. The couple invited the victim and her partner to their home for drinks
and to commemorate their friend. The jury has found the man had repeatedly forced the victim to touch his genitals and exposed himself to her throughout the evening. When the victim and her partner went to bed, the man sent her a series of sexual messages, including asking her to participate in a ‘three way’ with his wife. The victim repeatedly said no and told him ‘it was the beer talking’ and to ‘sleep it off’. After the last message, he appeared in the doorway of the bedroom, where the victim ushered him into the hallway, pushed him away and told him
to ‘pull your head in’ as he sexually assaulted her. He then raped her. After she returned to the bedroom, and tried to wake her partner, the man continued to message her, asking: “Do you want to **** me?”. The victim again said no. She initially said nothing about the offending but later confided in her partner and a senior police officer, who encouraged her to make a formal statement. The jury heard the victim felt degraded, humiliated and blamed herself for not stopping the man’s behaviour. She felt ostracised, embarrassed, iso-
lated and anxious in social and work environments and her mental health had been ‘seriously impacted’ by the offending and aftermath, which she said had been ‘destructive’ to close relationships. The judge told the court the man’s insistence was ‘arrogant and brazen’ – particularly as children were sleeping nearby. “You may be remorseful about the way you behaved around and towards your wife, but I see nothing to indicate contrition for the harm that you have caused (the victim),” the judge told him during sentencing. Continued page 3
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TENDERS AND RFQ Q17/2024 FLOOD RECOVERY WORKS - PLUSH HANNANS ROAD HRCC invites road contractors to submit a quotation for the Flood Recovery Roadworks Program - Plush Hannans Road Closes 12noon, Thursday 2 November
HRCC’s Summer Series will give locals and visitors the chance to enjoy the new civic Meeting Place (where Firebrace Street meets the river) while relaxing with food and drinks to the sounds of local musicians. Saturday 16 December 2pm-6pm A relaxed, Christmas-themed afternoon with plenty of local food and drink vendors including Mrs Bakers Gin House, Voddy and Vacay Cocktails and Rightbank Brewing Co. There will also be markets and live musicians singing both Christmas carols and acoustic beats to create a chilled atmosphere.
Q18-2024 COMMUNITY FACILITY PLAN The project will investigate the demand for council's community buildings Closes 12noon, Friday 10 November
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Relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to the sounds of local artists Levi Mellington and Molly Hoyne with local businesses Voddy and Vacay and Caffe De Kerb operating. Friday 26 January (Australia Day) 2pm-8pm The Southern Waters Ski Show Team will take to the Wimmera River Australia Day afternoon. Following the ski team performance there will be further entertainment at the Riverfront area including food trucks and live music.
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Sunday 25 February 150km Feast Food Truck & Wine Festival 12pm-6pm Horsham Agricultural Society's 150km Feast Food Truck & Wine Festival is on again at the Maydale Reserve, Horsham Showgrounds.
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Waste Services All kerbside waste collections will operate as usual on Tuesday.
Events during March: More information to come.
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PUBLIC NOTICE VERANDAH CONSTRUCTION WORKS 41-47 Firebrace Street Sunday 29 October until mid-November
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Removal of asbestos ceiling Installation of new ceiling battens Removal and replacement of fascia signs Installation of new eave lining.
For safety reasons, a fenced-off area will be established around the construction site. Access to shops will be available during business hours via a one-meter space between the shopfronts and the temporary fence. Asbestos Removal: Certified professionals will conduct asbestos removal. Asbestos is a hazardous material and its removal will be carried out with the utmost care to ensure the safety of everyone in the area. We understand that the works may pose some inconvenience but we are committed to minimising disruptions where possible. We appreciate your co-operation and understanding during this period.
Our Play Space Strategy will guide the development, improvement and maintenance of play spaces.
Horsham Town Hall, Art Gallery and Visitor Services Open 10am to 4pm Horsham Aquatic Centre Open 8am to 4pm Horsham Transfer Station Open 10am to 2pm
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Help celebrate what’s great about our community by nominating someone you know for an Australia Day Award. HRCC’s Australia Day Awards recognise and honour individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to our local community. We are on the lookout for the next: • Community Event of the Year • Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year. Nominations for Horsham Rural City Council Australia Day Awards are open now until Monday 4 December. To nominate someone, complete the online form or a hard copy version available at the Civic Centre. Awards will be presented at the Australia Day Celebration on Friday 26 January, 2024 at Sawyer Park.
Reference number: PA2300627 The land is located at: 79 Old Hamilton Road, Haven The application is for a Permit to: 10 Lot subdivision and removal of restriction The applicant for the Permit is: Angela Plazzer, Ferguson Perry Surveying Any person who may be affected by the granting of the Permit may make submissions to Council. Copies of submissions received may be made available to any person. If you have any concerns, please contact Council’s Planning team on 03 5382 9798 or email council@hrcc. vic.gov.au. An objection must be sent to Council in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application free of charge by contacting the Civic Centre or visiting Council’s website. Council will not decide on the application before 8 November 2023.
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Tribunal approves 7-Eleven plan T
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he Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VCAT, has allowed a proposed 24-hour 7-Eleven service station to proceed at the corner of Dooen Road and Baillie Street in Horsham.
VCAT decided a service station in a residential zone was appropriate, where it had good access to a transport network and provided community benefit. It found the proposal would ‘not significantly impact the current level of congestion and safety that prevails on the surrounding road network’ and ‘additional traffic movements onto the road network to most likely occur outside of the peak times, when there is more than adequate capacity
to accommodate additional vehicle movements on the surrounding road network’. Objections to the proposal included traffic congestion concerns; impacts of noise, light and odours; amenity; and 24-hour trade. Horsham resident Di Bell, a nominated representative of objectors to the proposal, said nearby residents were stunned and disappointed by the result, which was announced last week. She said residents did not believe conditions included by the tribunal would ease residents’ worries, because their main request was that it not operate 24-seven. “There’s no light from that site now so it will definitely have an impact,” she said.
“The expert witness and Spectrum Retail Group highlighted many times the current site is untidy, and the proposal would be an improvement to local amenity. “The biggest disappointment is the planning scheme does not protect communities from this sort of thing.” Mrs Bell said a traffic survey undertaken by community members of the area indicated more than 7500 vehicles used the Dooen Road-Baillie Street intersection daily. She said the process highlighted it was time to campaign for the intersection to be ‘fixed’. “There’s a lot of people who use the intersection on an average day and there have been three incidents recently that have stopped traffic, not to mention road signs are often knocked
over,” she said. “We didn’t object just based on traffic concerns either – there was the matter of pollution and odours – you can’t live next to a service station.” Urbis Pty Ltd, for Spectrum Retail Group, lodged a planning permit application for the service station with Horsham Rural City Council late last year. The council refused the planning permit in March. Mobility scooter provider Action Aids currently occupies the site and it has been a service station in the past. Horsham Rural City Council acting chief executive Kevin O’Brien said the council was disappointed with VCAT’s decision. “We note that, unfortunately, the tribunal has also not accepted the
Be swept up in the story Aspiring performers and actors have a unique opportunity to bring to life a modernisation of an ancient Greek tragedy when Horsham’s Smart Artz Theatre stages its latest show. Horsham Town Hall has received funding and called on the theatre group to perform Robert Fagles’ translation of ‘Oedipus the King’, which will appear on the VCE reading list from next year. The play, which will occur in a modern, corporate setting, explores the themes of freewill, fate and control across an approximate 90-minute run time. Director Amy Anselmi said it was a ‘huge display of faith’ and the group was ‘honoured’ to bring the play to audiences – particularly in the wake of a ‘modern-day plague’ of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The play starts with Oedipus and Creon trying to work out how to rid Thebes of a plague. I’m sure that if Dan Andrews and Brett Sutton had been in that time, they would have gone to see an oracle – which is what everyone did at the time,” Ms Anselmi said. “It’s played as a mystery, but the audience is not in the dark – we know exactly what’s coming. “It’s like when you see Romeo and Juliet. You can still get swept up in the story and the tragedy of it, even though you know the ending. “Part of the hook for an audience is watching Oedipus go through this process of trying to find the murderer
OPPORTUNITY: Smart Artz Theatre’s Louise Kelly, Scott Robinson, Amy Anselmi and Brandi Galpin are calling for people to audition for their latest show, ‘Oedipus the King’. Adam Roche and Juliet Hayday are also among the production team for the show. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER of Laius to end the plague that is in Thebes, when you know what he’s going to find. It’s that delicious agony.” Education consultant Brandi Galpin said: “It makes you contemplate what would happen if you discovered the unthinkable about yourself and what the ramifications would be.” Ms Galpin said the opportunity to film the play also meant it would reach people well beyond its midyear staging in Horsham. “As a teacher, I’ve looked far and wide for resources often and I know that kids particularly love it when the traditional text is transformed into a different setting and the opportunity to imagine the tragedy in that way,” she said. The roles of Oedipis and Tiresias have been pre-cast, with award-winning ‘The Laramie Project’ actor
Adam Roche taking the leading role. “It’s a huge role and we’re thrilled to have such a strong actor who is also such a kind, supportive and generous person to work with, and who aligns with our ethos of nurturing actors, in a safe space, to learn the craft – no matter their previous experience,” Ms Anselmi said. People can book an audition between November 12 and 14. The production team is seeking a ‘gender-blind’ cast of about 12 people and while there is no lower age limit of cast members, they must look as if they are working age. Information, including a link to book auditions and excerpts to prepare for audition, are available via the Smart Artz Theatre Facebook page. Rehearsals will begin in February and commitments are relative to the
time the role appears on stage. Coproducer Louise Kelly emphasised that people of all experience levels could apply for the play, and drew correlations to modern TV shows such as ‘Yellowstone’, ‘West Wing’ or ‘Game of Thrones’ as relatable tales to ‘Oedipus the King’. “It’s a nice way to get yourself out there and known within the arts community,” she said. Co-producer Scott Robinson said: “We’re looking for people who are prepared and willing to do a little bit of exploration.” Ms Anselmi said members of the Melbourne theatre community were expected to attend the show, in light of the group’s successful staging of ‘The Laramie Project’ last year, winning several Victorian Drama League awards. – Jessica Grimble
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council’s request if its decision was set aside to limit the hours of operation finding ‘that there will not be unreasonable amenity impact on surrounding residents given the location is already affected acoustically by traffic noise at night’,” he said. “The tribunal has included a range of conditions including acoustic barriers, reduction in signage height, traffic management and landscaping. “The decision, while disappointing for some neighbouring residents, has provided a transparent and independent process for all parties.” 7-Eleven is reviewing the conditions of the permit after the tribunal verdict and said it was unable to comment before publication.
Former police officer jailed From page 1 “Your version of events, which I am told you still maintain, asserts that (the victim) consented to what the jury found were sexual assaults and denies that there ever was penetration,” the judge told him. The man has since been convicted in 2021 of sexually assaulting another police officer in NSW — a month prior to the offending in Victoria. The man retired from policing in 2021. The jury heard the man, who has been diagnosed with complex posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions relating to his role as a first responder, had engaged in multiple surreptitious affairs and pursued an open relationship. He had turned to alcohol to deal with emotions and later sought psychiatric and psychological treatment. The judge acknowledged his previous good character, including community service from a young age. He was jailed for four years and nine months.
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If you need support, phone 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732, Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028 or the Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292. People can access The Orange Door, in Horsham, on 1800 271 042. People do not need to report an assault to police to get help. People can also phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
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Storm, Giants put best foot forward
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ollowers are eagerly awaiting the announcement of a name and club colours of a new Malleebased football and netball club. Wimmera league’s Southern Mallee Giants and Horsham District league’s Jeparit-Rainbow last week voted to proceed with an amalgamation of the two clubs, effective from the 2024 season. A resolution to amalgamate gained an overwhelming majority from members who participated in special resolutions meetings at Hopetoun and Jeparit on Wednesday and comes af-
ter informal discussions between the clubs for ‘some years’, citing declining junior numbers amid a shrinking population base. Jeparit-Rainbow club president Lucas Edelston told The Weekly Advertiser after the meeting that each club would form a working group to progress amalgamation arrangements. A name and club colours remain under discussion. Mr Edelston said the resolution had also considered home grounds and the league in which the amalgamated club would compete. “Both clubs want to keep football in
their towns and the games will be split four ways,” he said. Southern Mallee Giants formed as a result of amalgamation between 120year rivals, near-neighbours Beulah and Hopetoun. The Giants played in the final year of Mallee Football League competition in 2015 before moving into the Horsham District league, where its senior football team was undefeated for two seasons. Its dominance led to the Giants moving into the major, Wimmera league in 2018. Jeparit and Rainbow amalgamated in
1996 and had played against Beulah and Hopetoun in the Mallee league. The Storm moved to Horsham District league in 2014, one year prior to the Mallee league’s disbandment. Senior teams at the Giants and Storm both competed in their respective grand finals in September. In a joint statement released on Thursday, the clubs vowed to work together for the continuation of football and netball competitions in their towns. “Congratulations to everyone that has worked hard behind the scenes to pull all this together, and will continue
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Food centre celebration Horsham’s Christian Emergency Food Centre celebrates 25 years of serving the community today. The centre provides fresh food and non-perishable items to people across the Wimmera in need. It also provides help applying for grants to pay for utility bills. To mark its 25-year milestone a thanksgiving service at the Church of Christ, Horsham will be hosted from 5.45pm, followed by a celebratory dinner for invited guests from 6.30pm. Brien Baxter of Foodbank Victoria is a guest speaker for the event, and a video of the history of the organisation has been created to reminisce its work across 25 years.
Cars and coffee A Great Western ‘cars and coffee’ event is at Grampians Estate cellar door on Sunday. The event, from 9am to 11am, brings together drivers of veteran, vintage, classic and special interest cars. Organisers are taking the gathering around the region and showing support to small towns while seeking to attract new people. Drivers will then travel to the open day of nearby Allanvale Homestead, where there will be a vintage car and machinery display.
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to do so in the coming months, before we meet our opponents as a new club at the start of the season,” the statement read. “Both the Storm and Giants have dealt with plenty of change in the past decade, so there’s no reason why we won’t hit the ground running once again if we all continue to put our best foot forward. “Stay tuned for more updates and announcement as they come to hand. “Can’t wait to see how this pans out over the next 12 months.”
OPPORTUNITY: Pre-service teachers, from left, William Norwood, Ozgur Topcu, Horsham Alliance project mentor Cathy Van Dyk and Tegan Cross discuss teacher placements in the Wimmera.
Opening doors for new teachers Students from city environments and larger regional centres are being encouraged to take up placements and continue their careers in the Wimmera. The Horsham Alliance project is working with Deakin, Federation and Australian Catholic universities on ways to attract more teachers to the region. The alliance is a collaboration of 13 schools in the Wimmera. Mentor Cathy Van Dyk said she worked with the three universities and Horsham schools, aiming to bring pre-service teachers to the region for placement and encouraging them to stay once they were qualified. “While they are here, I mentor them to ensure they are comfortable, that their accommodation is adequate and try to address any hurdles they might be facing in living out of home or being away from a
metropolitan area,” she said. “The idea is that some of them will come back in the future. “We show them the region, see all the beauty the country has to offer and the advantages of living here.” Pre-service teacher William Norwood, who was teaching mathematics and humanities at St Brigid’s College, said his placement had gone well. “All of the staff are really welcoming and the students are good – a lot of them being from farms and rural kids,” he said. “I’ll definitely go into teaching at rural schools. That’s been the goal since I’ve become a teacher.” Tegan Cross also completed her placement at St Brigid’s, teaching PE, health and outdoor education. She said it was her second placement, after a public school in a larger regional centre. “The school I’ve been at in Hor-
sham has been a lot smaller, which I quite enjoy because it gives you an opportunity to get to know the students one-on-one,” she said. “When you are at a school with 1200 students, it’s quite hard to get to know them, how they best learn and how to best manage their behaviours. Having smaller class sizes has been something I’ve thoroughly enjoyed.” Ozgur Topcu said he would consider teaching in a regional area, after completing a placement at Horsham West Primary School. “There’s a lot less traffic here, you are more connected with nature and there’s incentives for Melbourne students to come and move to the country,” he said. “There’s also cheaper real estate and if you want to start a life here, that’s definitely something to consider.” – Sean O’Connell
A new public toilet on the southern fringe of Horsham’s city centre will address community calls for amenity while avoiding flooding concerns and any loss of carparking. Construction works along Hamilton Street, near the Firebrace Street roundabout, are underway at a cost of $250,000 and are forecast to conclude by December. The single accessible cubicle will include baby-change facilities. A Horsham Rural City Council spokesperson said the community had long called for amenities in the area – since the previous public toilets were removed for the development of the livestock exchange to a retail and business precinct. The spokesperson said measures were taken to ensure pedestrian and road-user safety. Geelong-based ASCO Group, a specialist in public amenity, won the contract. “Pedestrians already use the roundabout intersection to cross safely from one side of Hamilton Street to the other,” the council spokesperson said. “There will be safety fencing on the three road facing sides. “An accessible pathway will travel from the intersection footpath crossing to the cubicle. “The cubicle is located to ensure appropriate sight lines are not adversely affected for motorists.” Other public toilets are located in Roberts Avenue, Horsham Town Hall and at recreation reserves. People can view public toilet locations on a community map online by searching ‘toilet’ on the layers tab via horsham.pozi.com
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immera communities are helping shape a new service that will support families and carers of people with mental ill-health.
Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is one of eight new centres in Victoria where people can access support, build connections and access resources. It is a partnership between Grampians Community Health, Mind Australia and Ballarat Community Health. Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect, Mind Australia service manager Rael Cartledge said the connect centres were established in response to a Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommendation. “Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is a new service for families, carers and supporters of people who live with mental ill-health and-or substance challenges,” she said. “Grampians Mental Health and Well-
being Connect is in the early stages of establishment and we will set up a centre in Ballarat and are exploring locations in Nhill.” Ms Cartledge said community forums hosted in October were an opportunity to introduce the centre and get to know local families, carers and supporters. “Participants were invited to share their ideas to ensure the centre meets the needs of families, carers and supporters in the local community,” she said. “Information from the forums will be used to decide what supports and services will be offered at Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. “Grampians Community Health is currently recruiting for family and carer peer support workers to join the team, who will begin providing support in early 2024.” Community sessions were hosted in Edenhope on Monday, Horsham yesterday and Warracknabeal today. Grampians Community Health counsel-
ling manager Sarah Sargeant said staff would provide a lived experience-led service. She said it was pleasing to see carers’ lived experience was being addressed, to provide families and carers with networks and resources to improve well-being. There is no need for a referral from a health professional to access a connect centre and people are not bound to attend the same centre when they need to access services. Each centre will have a physical and online presence, providing support through a central hub as well as satellite locations, outreach, phone and online services, to help meet the diverse needs of local communities. People can contact Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect via email at GrampiansMHWConnect@mind australia.org.au or by phone at 1800 962 008.
YES DEAR: George and Lesa Lucken, of Horsham, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on November 11. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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Luckens have ‘no regrets’ after 70 years wed Horsham’s Lesa and George Lucken say never going to bed cranky is the secret to their 70-year marriage. The couple met at a mutual friend’s birthday party playing musical chairs and were married in Holland on November 11, 1953. Three years later they immigrated to Australia. Mr Lucken said while they both attended the same kindergarten, they did not meet each other until later. He said his trick to a long and happy marriage was two words – yes dear. Mrs Lucken said the statement went both ways.
She said they were very happy and had no regrets. “We had our daughter Marjo in Holland and were living with my mum, so we went to the office to see if we could get a house,” Mrs Lucken said. “We were going to have to wait five years when we saw a sign for migration to Australia. “They didn’t tell me about poisonous snakes or spiders and now when I see a little thing crawling on the floor I still call for George.” Mr Lucken said within three months of inquiring about migrating, they were on a boat to Australia.
Their sons Bert, Ron and Fred were then born. Mr Lucken worked in the rail industry and the family moved across New South Wales and Victoria. He worked in Murtoa, Goroke and Horsham, with relief stints at Ararat and Stawell and other localities in the Wimmera. After the couple retired they travelled around Australia, settled in Hamilton and then moved to Horsham to be closer to family. They have 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. “The best thing we ever did was migrate to Australia,” Mr Lucken said.
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urra Warra grain and livestock farmer David Jochinke has been elected National Farmers’ Federation president.
Mr Jochinke had served as NFF vicepresident since 2017 and was previously Victorian Farmers’ Federation president from 2016 to 2020. Mr Jochinke said he was grateful to the NFF membership for its support. “I want to thank the members for trusting me to lead the NFF at such an important moment,” he said. “Australian agriculture has so much opportunity ahead of it as we continue striving for our $100 billion vision. “But right now, we’re also facing enormous challenges – from a difficult season in many parts of the country to a trying policy environment in Canberra. “I look forward to working hard for farmers across Australia to give them a say on the issues facing the sector.” Georgie Somerset of Durong in Queensland and Tony York of Tammin in Western Australia were also nominated for president. Mr Jochinke said he spoke to both nominees, and they remained committed to pushing forward agricultural issues on behalf of farmers. Fiona Simson is the outgoing president after serving seven years in the role. “Fiona has not only been able to cut through with our policy, but also unite the agriculture industry as she goes,” Mr Jochinke said. “Her style is very inclusive and collaborative and I am very thankful to be part of her
MOVES: Horsham Rockers’ Wayne Lang, Anna Kamal and Damien Baker prepare for the group’s annual rock and roll festival in Horsham this weekend, which will attract about 200 rockers from across Victoria and South Australia. The festival opens on Friday to the theme of ‘Hairspray’ with Melbourne band ‘Uptown Catz’ performing. Sale DJ Andrew Camp will perform on both Friday and Saturday nights at Horsham Town Hall. A dance demonstration is at Horsham Plaza at 10.30am on Saturday, while the Hip Katz Duo will play at Horsham Table Tennis Centre from 1.30pm on Sunday. Tickets cost $25 for one night or $50 for both nights; Sunday has a cover charge of $10. People wanting last-minute tickets or information can phone Noel Brown on 0417 380 459.
team, but now is a chance for me to step up and advance both the organisation and the message of Australian agriculture. “I like to believe I am both friendly and approachable, but also very hard-nosed when it comes to policy outcomes.”
‘Keep Farmers Farming’
Speaking at the National Farmers’ Federation national conference in Canberra, on his first official day as president, Mr Jochinke launched the ‘Keep Farmers Farming’ campaign. “Farmers have always put food on the table for Australians and clothes on our backs, but decisions are being made in Canberra that will make it harder to do so,” he said. “They’re taking away the water, land and workers needed to grow food. “That means fewer farmers doing what they do and when farmers grow less, everyone pays more.” The national campaign will focus on key issues such as water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin; proposed ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East; worker shortages on farms and in the food supply chain; environment laws; transmission lines; and competition policy. Mr Jochinke urged farmers and consumers to unite behind the campaign and show their support by signing an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, contacting their local MP or making a donation to the campaign. “We need support to ensure we have the right policies that help keep farmers farming,” he said.
River challenge unites community A well-known community event is enlisting the help of stand-up paddle boarding to drive engagement and mark a decade of operation. Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative’s Wimmera River Challenge will return for its 10th year at Horsham Greyhound Racing Complex, next to the river, on Friday, November 10. The annual event brings together people from different back-
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VICTORIA IS FACING A HOT AND DRY FIRE SEASON. Fire can spread quickly, so it’s important for all Victorians to prepare. Find out how you can plan ahead this fire season to keep you and your family safe. Plan. Act. Survive. Go to www.vic.gov.au/knowfire Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
Community Update Community Grants Council recognises that running and sustaining local community groups and organisations can be challenging. Many groups have members who are getting older, and volunteers are not as easily found as they once were. Planning for a sustainable future and sourcing of larger amounts of funding can be assisted through the development of strategic plans.
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From Monday 6 November, council officers will be conducting fire hazard inspections ‘How’s it going?’ - Do you know any men on private property throughout the who would benefit from some social Northern Grampians Shire. Fire Prevention interaction? This is an informal chat, Notices will be issued to property owners connecting with others over a cuppa. who have not taken appropriate measures to reduce the risk of fire on their property. Dads, uncles and neighbours. The best way to minimise this risk is to Wednesdays at 2pm. RFT C3 2023/24 - Provision of Call your library to find out when the next reduce the fuel load present on and Transfer Station Service - St around your property. You can do this by: get together is on. Arnaud Mowing or slashing grass and weeds to less than 10cm high Northern Grampians Shire Council invites Digital Device Advice - Need help with Raking up leaves and bark in the tenders for the management of Council’s your mobile phone, tablet or laptop? immediate area around buildings We’re here to help. Transfer Station at St Arnaud to best Pruning low branches from buildings practice standards, while meeting service Book a time to sit down with staff who and fences requirements and cost-effective service can assist you with most queries, apps, Removing rubbish and garden waste delivery within Council’s resource emails and photos. We cover all areas. You must ensure your property remains in capacity. a low-risk state for the duration of the Fire Call into your library and see what is Tenders close 2.00pm, Thursday 9 Danger Period. This may mean that November, 2023. To download a copy of happening. There is something for frequent mowing or slashing is required. the tender documents please go to the everyone. For more information on council's fire website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/tenders St Arnaud: 03 5495 2188 hazard inspections process, visit and follow the link. Stawell: 03 5358 1274 www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/emergencies/fire
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Arts and Culture Grants Following council’s endorsement of the new Public Art Guidelines 2023, this round of Arts and Culture Grants has priority areas that enable public art murals and installations. Projects and initiatives will need to focus on one of the following priority areas. The provision of workshops and activities that provide opportunities for community members to connect and participate in arts and culture. Design and/or deliver smaller scale public art murals to activate public spaces. Design larger scale public art projects and installations for council to deliver. For more information visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/residents/grants /arts-and-culture-grant-program Email tina.baker@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8772.
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A voice, view amid change
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It can happen to you, you can be part of it – or you can instigate the change. The latter is what Southern Mallee Giants and Jeparit-Rainbow leaders chose when they voted to unite forces for the 2024 football and netball season and become a Mallee super club – instigating and influencing their own future destiny in a region with a declining population base. After seasons where both clubs have been unable to fulfill a full complement of football and netball teams, the tide is about to turn. Their choice last week, which has been some time, informally, in the making, will ensure especially the junior players of the Mallee towns have a club to call home for the years ahead. Formerly opposition teams in the now defunct Mallee league, the clubs have made the challenging decision to craft their own futures – together – before an even-more-challenging de-
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cision was made, potentially for them. The region’s football and netball followers wait with interest for further information on this union – which is just one example that is far from alone in tackling the changing face of regional and rural populations. Away from the sporting realm, a range of proposed future developments within Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians communities are tipped to change the face of the region – imminently. Industry, infrastructure, investment, individuals. And the region has a choice. Change can happen, we can be part of it, or we can instigate it. What’s ‘best’ for the community at large is a million-dollar question –
because there will always be ramifications for some. And times change, because what’s ‘best’ is also reflective of the information, the culture, the outlook, the sentiment and the leadership of the community at any given point in time. It’s how we navigate, and minimise, these ramifications – and, conversely, in some instances, maximise opportunities – that remains critical to any change consideration or conversation. To get the best deal we can. To fight. To direct our energy and time where it is best served. Renewable energy infrastructure, for example, remains an untapped development, to its full potential, in our region. For now. Investors are increasingly looking to the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians for future projects. To what opportunity and to what challenge. Mineral sands mining could be on the cusp of major works across the region. To what opportunity and to what challenge. Then, late last week, an infrastruc-
ture project in the form of a petrol station, located on a busy central Horsham intersection, received a planning green light from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VCAT – despite protests from neighbouring property owners and Horsham council’s rejection of a planning permit. To what opportunity and to what challenge will the reality of this project mean for the local community. Once decisions are made, the power and influence to negotiate plans and outcomes changes. Sometimes, it’s beyond our control. But at other times, the conversations, the negotiations, the engagement – that being, productive, constructive, focusing on the issue and not the individual – at the start of the process is critical. It might not change the outcome completely, but it provides a voice and a viewpoint that is vital to information, culture, sentiment – and negotiating the best deal possible.
Exhibition captures meaning and moments The photographic moments of eight Wimmera women will feature at The General Store, Warracknabeal from November 10 to 25. The 448 images captured with mobile phones during an eight-week ‘Mindful Mobile Photomaking’ course at Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House feature an array of Wimmera people, buildings, communities and landscapes. Named ‘Captured Moments’, the exhibition includes works from Bev Brown, Melissa Huebner and Pam Liersch of Warracknabeal, Patricia Choueiri and Prue McCredden of Beulah, Carol Paech of Albacutya, Helen Ballentine of Hopetoun and Judith Bysouth of Horsham. Course creator and facilitator Simone Dalton said the hundreds of images visually documented a creative process of producing one image daily, based on changing weekly themes. “Visitors to The General Store will see photos taken around the house and garden in the first two weeks and some familiar faces, including Warracknabeal’s town cat Moses, in portraits week,” she said. “There are many reflective and breathtaking images, with themes of meaning in life and nature, while community and street photography themes involve places, faces and activities across the region and beyond.”
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Bywaters wins cooking comp Nhill resident Wendy Bywaters was crowned the winner of West Wimmera Health Service’s cooking competition with a lentil lasagne. Celebrity chef Tim Bone, who also provided a cooking masterclass at the event, crowned Ms Bywaters the winner. Ms Bywaters showcased local produce in her dish, with Wimmera-grown green lentils, Mount Zero Pink Lake salt, olives and olive oil and Relish a Mallee Moment tomato sauce. Fellow competitor, Vanessa Triana, created a Colombian dish which included beef mince, brown lentils, saba banana and homemade guacamole served with rice. Competition organiser and health promotion officer Jake Wiffen said there was a buzz in the air during the competition. “The event was a fun-filled family day out, with locals both young and old turning up to cheer on their local cooks, all while celebrating and sharing in delicious food and promoting local produce and ingredients,” he said. “Tim created a Moroccan lentil and chorizo egg bake served with a baguette, as well as a Peking Duck toastie, which was a massive hit and left everyone’s taste buds in a frenzy.”
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SNAP HAPPY: Six of the eight Wimmera women whose collective 448 images will feature in an exhibition at The General Store in Warracknabeal, from left, Judith Bysouth, Carol Paech, Patricia Choueiri, Bev Brown, Helen Ballentine and Pam Liersch. She said two participants spent time at the Royal Melbourne Show providing plenty of sideshow, animal and CWA scone pictures. The program finished with black and white week, full of shadows, light, lines, drama and a few big full moons. Pam Liersch enjoyed creating and learning to use filters on her photos. “I hope my photographs inspire viewers to look beyond what the eye sees, to discover the beauty around us,” she said.
Melissa Huebner enjoyed capturing different images. “It made me stop and take the beautiful shots that usually might be too hard or inconvenient to do,” she said. Helen Ballentine found new purpose being challenged by the weekly themes, while Carol Paech hoped to share her enjoyment of photographing places others rarely see. “While gathering this collection, it was the first time in many years that I captured meaning rather than moments,” Carol said.
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Patricia Choueiri enjoyed her weekly trips to Warracknabeal where she made new friends, including Moses the cat, and Prue McCredden and Judith Bysouth both have a new appreciation of their surroundings. The project was part of the Farming Resilience Project, funded by the Victorian Department of Health, mental health branch. ‘Captured Moments’ is at The General Store from November 10 to 25, with an opening at 6pm on November 10.
A wine and savoury evening has raised money for oncology treatment in Stawell. The principal fundraiser for Stawell Hospital Auxiliary exceeded its target, raising about $11,000 for the oncology department at Grampians Health, Stawell. About 100 people attended the event – including Grampians Health’s board directors and executive, led by chief executive Dale Fraser. Auxiliary members supplied finger food and wineries including Bests Winery, Seppelts Winery, Grampians Estate, Pomonal Estate, Fallen Giants, Clarnettes Winery and Miners Ridge also showed support, with additional donations received from The Stawell Club and Graeme and Robyn Anyon. Stawell’s Bruce McIlvride led an auction of items local businesses had donated. Janita Perry volunteered to take payments for items on the night as well as entry and raffle tickets. Auxiliary president Pam Byron said the night was a great success. “We are very grateful to the public and local businesses for supporting us again this year,” Mrs Byron said.
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cross the Wimmera, snakes and other reptiles are emerging from dormancy as days of hot weather increase.
In the Wimmera, venomous snakes include brown, tiger and red-bellied black snakes. Casey Kosch, of Casey Kosch First Aid Training, said it was important to know snake bite first aid to be able to respond, if needed. She said if bitten by a snake the person should remain calm, be still, call for help and call 000 as soon as possible. “Do not wash venom off a bite site,” she said. “Place a wound dressing on the bite site and apply further pressure by placing a pressure bandage, commencing at the feet or hand of the limb bitten upward in a circular motion. “Bandage firmly, stay still and do not elevate the limb. “After bandaging, immobilise the limb with a splint using timber or cardboard or a sling, if on an arm. “Leave the bandage in place and check circulation at regular intervals in feet and hands by making sure skin is pink and warm.” Mrs Kosch said the person providing first aid should remain with the patient, monitor their heart and breathing rate and report any changes to a 000 responder. She said signs and symptoms of a snake bite included a bite or scratch, pain and redness, pale or grey-looking skin, vomiting, breathing difficulty and a heart rate below 60.
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“People bitten by snakes might display some or no symptoms,” Mrs Kosch said. “Always call an ambulance, even if you are not displaying any symptoms. If treated correctly, the risk of death is extremely low.” Mrs Kosch said snake bite prevention included wearing covered-in shoes when outside and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when tending to a garden or lawn. “Do not leave food lying around as this attracts mice, which in turn attracts snakes,” she said. “Do not try to touch or remove a snake you see. “It’s also important to have a snake bite bandage or kit – we sell them at Up Tempo Café in Horsham for people who need to stock up.” The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action recommends ‘freezing’ when a person is close to a snake until it stops posturing and moves away, particularly if the snake is agitated and adopting a striking position. It recommends keeping grass short, removing rubbish, piles of wood and other cover, such as sheets of iron or rock piles, modifying gardens to be less attractive to mice and frogs and screening doors and windows to block off potential access points to houses.
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Auxiliary ‘keeping people at home’ Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary has donated $50,000 to Grampians Health’s palliative care department to support its work caring for patients. Auxiliary president Lesley Lane said the group donated the money to help with hiring and leasing equipment for patients, to receive care at home. “It’s been a lot of hard work with fundraisers, and everybody being involved,” she said.
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“It’s also a credit to the Horsham and district community who have supported all the fundraisers we run.” Grampians Health palliative care nurse co-ordinator Máire Coffey extended her thanks to the auxiliary for their support and hard work. “Without their help, we wouldn’t be able to do the great work we do in the community,” she said.
“We are very grateful – anything to help keep patients at home for as long as we can is appreciated.” Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary is hosting a fundraiser on Oaks Day, November 9, at West Side Horsham. People wanting to purchase tickets can contact Ms Lane on 0409 954 684.
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New space to ‘linger longer’
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orsham Rural City Council is finalising layout design for the relocation of its visitor services centre, and updating signs to guide people through the regional city.
The transformed space will seek to encourage visitors to ‘linger longer’, with more seating, increased local produce offerings and areas for charging devices. Visitors will also have access to an automatic coffee machine and locallymade slices. The council’s acting chief executive Kevin O’Brien said plans were ‘well underway’ but did not confirm a timeline for the relocation. He said the layout design would be accessible and comfortable for visitors to plan visits and itineraries. “Flexibility is also a key focus of the space to ensure the set up can be changed as technologies and visitor information centres adapt for changing needs into the future,” he said. Mr O’Brien said there would be no change to staffing. The visitor services desk and box office will operate from the new location during the same service hours – daily, from 10am to 4pm. “The event box office will operate prior to a performance from the Town Hall box office counter,” Mr O’Brien said. “There is still a strong commitment to bringing back volunteers once we are in the new space and planning around this will start once the layout and functionality of the space is finalised. “Signage will also be updated to assist
with wayfinding throughout the city and also within the Horsham Town Hall and outside the visitor information centre. “This has already started in anticipation of the move.” Mr O’Brien said 2023 was the first uninterrupted year of visitation at the Horsham Town Hall site and with about two months remaining in the calendar year, visitor services had welcomed 4395 visitors to date. “The previous full year at the former visitor information centre site, being 2019, serviced 3044 visitors with an average of 2827 visitors using the service for the four years prior,” he said. “So in short, post COVID, the new site has seen a significant increase in visitors seeking visitor services. “It is expected that with an even more public and visual presence in the old cafe site, that we will see these numbers further increase. “Staff have also received very positive comments about the half hour long vehicle park at the front of the Horsham Town Hall, since its installation.” The council, in April, agreed to relocate its visitor services from the town hall foyer to the former cafe space at the venue. It moved to the town hall from its previous O’Callaghan’s Parade location in November 2020. The cafe space, originally designated for a commercial cafe, had 42 percent occupancy from two operators during that time since the town hall opened after redevelopment in 2016.
SHOWCASE: Residents and friends met at Sunnyside Lutheran Retirement Village in Horsham for an arts and hobby show put on by the village social club. Debbie Emslie, left, and Jeanette Janetzski admire the creations of residents. Picture: SEAN O’CONNELL
Green light for Sloane Street works Extensive road safety improvements on Sloane Street, Stawell have received a green light. The Federal Government has awarded Northern Grampians Shire Council a $1.8-million grant, which mayor Kevin Erwin said would address safety for residents, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists after a number of crashes. Works include extension of the kerbs at the intersections at Sloane and Patrick streets, Sloane and Maud streets, and Sloane and Wakeham streets to enhance visibility. Patrick and Wakeham streets will also see improved pedestrian facilities and the introduction of bicycle lanes.
New roundabouts will be installed at the intersection of Shirreff and Sloane streets and Cooper Street intersection. This work includes a median island in Dawson Street, preventing vehicles from turning right out of Dawson Street into Sloane Street. There will be improved pedestrian facilities, along with kerb extensions and bicycle lanes installed at the intersection of Sloane and Brown streets. The road will be widened to accommodate bicycle lanes on both sides of Sloane Street between Western Highway and Cooper Street and speed will be reduced from 60kmh to 50kmh between Patrick and Cooper
streets. The remainder of the street to the Western Highway will stay at 60kmh, for now, and reassessed once housing development in the area is completed. Cr Erwin said works would begin in early 2024, with completion due by year’s end. “Visibility will be better, pedestrians and cyclists will be safer and motorists will slow down,” he said. “These projects will not just reduce the incidence of vehicle accidents in our shire; they will provide new opportunities for greater health benefits with improved pedestrian facilities and the introduction of bicycle lanes.”
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WEEK 18 – Ending 29-10-23
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People completing burn-offs must notify authorities online at firepermits.vic.gov.au or by phoning 1800 668 511. By registering a burn-off online, emergency call-takers can allocate more of their time to taking calls from people who need emergency assistance immediately. There are strict conditions attached to these permits and the liability sits with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely. Lighting fires in the open without a permit can lead to a penalty of more than $21,800 and-or 12 months’ imprisonment. Total fire bans are different to the fire danger period. A total fire ban day can be declared at any time throughout the year. No fires are to be lit in the open air on total fire ban days, except in the case of a special permit. More information about the fire danger period is available online at cfa.vic.gov.au/fire dangerperiod
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Stawell Performing Arts Company Inc is ready to captivate audiences with a tale filled with action, romance and humour from start to finish. The group’s theatrical production of ‘Hood’ marks the first ever performance of the musical in the Southern Hemisphere. Hood opens on Friday at Stawell Entertainment Centre, starting 7.30pm, and continues at the same time on Saturday, as well as the following Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11. Matinee sessions at 1.30pm take place on consecutive Sundays, November 5 and 12. Director Tyler Wineberg said the talented cast had been working hard to bring to life the classic tale of Robin Hood. “This production features spectacular performances from our local talented actors, singers
and dancers who will breathe life into this beloved story,” he said. “You will be enchanted by the original music score, filled with catchy songs that will have you humming along long after the show has ended.” The cast includes Jack Bartlett as Robin of Locksley – Robin Hood, Claire Downes as Lady Marian, Richard Draper as Sheriff of Nottingham, and the evil henchman, Sir Guy of Gisborne, portrayed by Ian Mitchell. The production is suitable for audiences of all ages. Tickets can be purchased at Stawell Neighbourhood House or online via www.trybooking. com/cltfm Tickets will also be available at the door.
East Grampians Health shortlisted East Grampians Health Service is a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. EGHS has been recognised in the Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year category. Echuca Regional Health and South West Healthcare have also been shortlisted in the category. The awards are a celebration of excellence in public healthcare and acknowledge the achievements of Victoria’s healthcare workers, volunteers, and public health services. EGHS chief executive Nick Bush said being nominated for the award for a second consecutive year was a great achievement. “We’re incredibly proud of this achievement, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication and innovation of our team,” he said. Wednesday, November 1, 2023
“Our board, staff, in conjunction with our 150 volunteers and four auxiliaries, work collaboratively and creatively to deliver on our commitment to improving our community’s health and quality of life.” Mr Bush said EGHS developed a reputation as a collaborative, innovative and progressive health service, as a leader in the delivery of safe, high-quality, acute, residential and primary care. “We have achieved several milestones in the past year, including the establishment of a new obstetric model, an innovative medical student training program, and the introduction of a Home Support program,” he said. Winners will be announced at the 17th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Gala Night on November 16.
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COMMENT with Dr Anne Webster Federal Member for Mallee
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have continued to fight hard for answers regarding Wimmera projects that are subject to the Federal Government’s 90-day infrastructure review.
As of November 1, it is 184 days since Infrastructure Minister Catherine King announced the review of the former Coalition government’s $120-billion Infrastructure Pipeline, which has caused further delays for critical road projects which are much needed in the Wimmera. These include the Horsham roundabout, traffic lights at the Seaby Street and Western Highway intersection in Stawell and the completion of the duplication of the Western Highway from Ararat to Stawell. The Coalition budgeted $4 million in 20212022 for the Horsham roundabout, a well known and dangerous intersection merging the Henty Highway with the Western Highway and Golf Course Road, as well as $360 million in 2019 for the Western Highway duplication. The Seaby Street traffic lights project received $3.1 million of funding from the former Coalition government in the 2021-22 budget. The people of Wimmera told me roads remained a significant issue when I conducted ‘Mallee’s Biggest Survey’ earlier this year, and
the now ‘under review’ projects would go a long way towards making travelling through the Wimmera much safer for drivers. The Western Highway, for example, is a key thoroughfare between Adelaide and Melbourne. Much-needed measures such as duplicating lanes, traffic lights and roundabouts would ease safety concerns with large trucks and cars sharing the road. So far the Minister has resisted calls to consult with me directly on 90-day review projects from right across Mallee, including when I openly invited her to do so in Parliament House recently. She has instead spoken through the media about how lengthy the report is and how she would consult with her state and territory colleagues. The safety of those who travel Wimmera roads is on hold while the Minister discusses with her urban-centred Labor politicians with little appreciation for the challenges faced by regional Australians. It is time for answers, and then for action so these projects can be completed and road safety improved.
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denhope’s premier fishing competition returns to Lake Wallace on Saturday with anglers from across Victoria and interstate ready for the much-anticipated event.
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– Kalla Colgate “Participants will be amazed at the prizes we have been able to secure.” The first prize in the open category will be awarded for the biggest redfin. The winner will receive a cheque for $5000. The second prize in the open category will be for the biggest trout, with an Engel fridge worth more than $1300. Third to 15th open prizes will be a combined redfin and trout weighing, with competitors choosing their prize on stage. Prizes include fishing equipment to lights, batteries and camp chairs. In the junior division, five to 15 years, $500 cash will be on offer, with second prize a kayak, while prizes for third to 10th winners will be on stage to choose from. “Juniors aged from 13 years can choose to enter the open section, but they will only be eligible for adult prizes,” Mrs Colgate said. A new competition with a $500 prize for a mystery weight fish or a fish up to but not exceeding the mystery weight will also be included in this year’s event. Mrs Colgate said she hoped it would encourage people to
keep presenting good-sized fish throughout the day, even if a large fish has already been caught. Fish must be 32cm or greater to be valid for entry, with one fish per competitor allowed and fish can be replaced if a larger one is caught. Fishing will be allowed from boats and the bank, with the swimming zone and jetty excluded areas. This year camping will be available around the lake on Friday and Saturday nights. Registrations will open tomorrow and Friday from 10am to 8pm at Lake Wallace Hotel, with merchandise including t-shirts and stubby holders available until sold out. The registration desk will move to Henley Park from 6am to 3pm on Saturday. There will also be spot prizes for competitors throughout the weekend. Presentations will be at the Henley Park Soundshell from 5pm. Mrs Colgate said the committee wanted to thank all its sponsors and volunteers. She said officials would conduct spot checks throughout the weekend, to ensure people were fishing in the spirit of the competition, with all fishing to comply with Victorian fishing rules and regulations. The lake is closed to swimming and skiing during the competition in fishing zones.
INAUGURAL EVENT: Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute board member Gavin Morrow, of Horsham, left, takes a moment during an inaugural Patron’s Luncheon in Melbourne on Friday with the event’s ambassador Eddie McGuire, ACE Radio Broadcasters co-owner Judy Paterson and chief executive Mark Taylor. Lady Primrose Potter AC, Professor George Kannourakis and Paula Nicholson hosted the event for about 120 people, which raised money to support breast cancer research at the Ballarat-based institute. Specialist breast surgeon Dr Nicole Yap addressed the crowd and performer Rhonda Burchmore sang. It was the irst time the institute had hosted an event in Melbourne and it is hoped it becomes an annual event. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness of one of the most common cancers in women, with 200,000 cases diagnosed in Australia annually.
Weed removal trial successful Water quality at Lake Wallace, Edenhope has improved since West Wimmera Shire Council completed a weed removal trial 12 months ago. After months of council investigation and community advocacy, the council cut about eight hectares of native vegetation at the lake in September 2022. The council’s chief executive David Bezuidenhout said an assessment undertaken at the end of August suggested a low level of weed coverage and further weed cutting was not recommended. “Further assessment in the coming months will help us devise the way forward,” he said.
“Conditions change depending on weather and seasonal environment.” Mr Bezuidenhout said the trial intended to understand machine operation and logistical issues as well as the regrowth of weed in the lake. “The trial has definitely helped us develop management strategies moving forward,” he said. Mr Bezuidenhout said the council currently has a water testing and weed monitoring program on a six-monthly basis for the lake. “The recent test in the lake indicated improvement in water quality and hence the aquatic health,” he said.
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Edenhope Fishing Competition president Kalla Colgate said the event would return after a threeyear break with an increased prize pool and a few rule revisions. “We are excited by the lake condition, full of reddies and stocked with some fresh trout, to provide great fishing conditions,” she said. The largest prize this year is a boat and trailer package, worth almost $10,000. All open competition entries will receive a raffle ticket into the boat prize competition, but participants must be at the presentations on Saturday from 5pm to be eligible to win. “You may have already seen the boat parked near West Wimmera Rural Services – one of our event platinum sponsors,” Mrs Colgate said. “The yellow wrap is pretty distinctive.” There are tickets available for purchase for two further raffles, one a barbecue and the other a yabby and cooker package. Unlike previous years, the competition is a single-day event, with fishing open from 7am to 4pm. “With a smaller pool of volunteers, we decided that our return will be a single day, meaning we can provide the best event and prizes without burning ourselves out,” Mrs Colgate said.
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aving a conversation with someone experiencing the negative effects of gambling harm can be uncomfortable – but can also help people get ‘back on track’.
That’s the word from Cafs Gamblers Help community engagement officer Linda Borner, whose advice comes in the wake of Gambling Harm Awareness Week. The week, which ran from October 16 to 22, focused on how to sensitively and productively have conversations with people experiencing gambling harm. Ms Borner said conversations were proven to be beneficial to recovery, with 94 percent of Gambler’s Help clients in 2022-23 reporting that counselling helped them to achieve their goals – which related mainly to stopping gambling as well as financial, emotional and psychological outcomes. She said a conversation among friends was also powerful intervention. “Gambling can change how a person feels and behaves, so encouraging them to share what’s on their mind can be an effective first step,” she said. “This requires preparation and sensitivity. For example, it is important to choose the right time and place to broach this kind of conversation – it should be somewhere that offers privacy and at a time when interruptions are unlikely. “Let the person know that you want to support them, but also respect their boundaries. If they’re not ready to talk, back off and try again another time.” Common signs of gambling harm include stress, irritability, secrecy, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, drinking or smoking more than usual, not spending as much time with family or friends, frequently borrowing money, intermit-
tent periods of having lots of cash and no cash, an intense interest in sporting odds, and using multiple betting apps. The Australian Gambling Research Centre conducted an online general community panel survey last year to determine gambling participation and related harm among adults.
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The survey found three-in-four people aged 18 and older reported spending money on one or more gambling products in the past 12 months. Lotteries and scratchies were the product with the highest participation at 64 percent, followed by race betting including horse, greyhound andor harness racing at 39 percent, sports betting at 34 percent and poker machines at 33 percent. About two-in-five adults gambled at least weekly, which differed by gender – being about 48 percent for men and 28 percent for women. Regular gambling was higher in adults aged 18 to 54 than adults aged 55 and older for all gambling activities, apart from lotteries and scratchies, which was highest among those aged 55 years and older. Total gambling expenditure across Australia was $21.2 billion in 2019-20 – a decrease from $25.9 billion in 2018-19, and $22.9 billion in 2001-02. The survey noted the decline in total gambling expenditure in 2019-20 mostly reflected decreases in ‘land-based’ gambling expenditure such as casinos and poker machines, which were directly impacted by temporary venue closures during COVID-19 restrictions. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission also releases monthly reports on gambling expenditure. People wanting more information, or to seek advice and assistance, can phone 1800 858 858 or go to gamblershelp.com.au
INFORMATIVE: Senior Constables Aari Mellington and Andrew Gardner join Leading Senior Constable Jim Richardson at a community information event at Goroke Community Health Centre.
Police deliver important message Goroke Community Health Centre has hosted an information session on cyber crime and driver safety. Leading Senior Constable Jim Richardson was guest speaker at the annual event last month and highlighted different aspects of cyber crime and fraud, new technology, emergency mobile phone apps, and personal safety and awareness.
He encouraged people to speak out and seek help if they found themselves targeted. Senior Constables Andrew Gardner and Aari Mellington of Highway Patrol joined Leading Senior Constable Richardson, talking to people about their roles in policing, road laws, driver responsibility and safety, and the road toll.
More than 50 people from Goroke as well as Horsham, Natimuk, Jeparit and Nhill attended. They noted the officers’ natural, friendly and entertaining presentation style while delivering serious content – all in the name of keeping the community safe. Goroke Community Health Centre is part of West Wimmera Health Service.
Ararat open gardens to support village Open gardens across Ararat this weekend will support fundraising efforts for Gorrinn Village, formerly known as Ararat Retirement Village. People can view the gardens of 61 Girdlestone Street, 67 Chalambar Road off Port Fairy Road, 1 Mulcahy Road, 29 Selwood Road and 11 Princess Street South between 10am and
4pm on Sunday, with proceeds going to Ararat Retirement Village Ladies Auxiliary. The auxiliary’s secretarytreasurer Nola Pugh said Devonshire tea would be available at the Princess Street South garden for a cost of $5, while assorted plants were available for purchase from Selwood Road.
“The village is nearing completion of a 15-bed wing to help ease the shortage of aged care places here in Ararat,” she said. “The money raised will help with furnishings and other items to help make this facility a welcoming home for residents.” Tickets cost $20 a person and can be purchased at any of the five gardens; cash only.
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FRINJ TRIM: No Mi and Dawa of Wobbly Spoon are bringing their circus skills to the Frinj Trim on Saturday night, during a weekend of art in Natimuk.
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The Frinj Trim will feature on Saturday at Natimuk Soldiers Memorial Hall between 8pm and 11pm. The event is a creative taster of the art and performance practices happening in Natimuk. This year’s event includes digital projections by Dave Jones, a showing of contemporary circus skills and community workshop by duo No Mi and Dawa of Wobbly Spoon, a light and shadow installation by Mary French and a double bass and guitar music performance by Stu Mathieson and Fuddy Jackson. The Grist bar will also be in operation during the event. Across both days, artists along the Natimuk Open Studios Art Trail will open their studios to the public. The art trail will welcome visitors between 11am and 4pm, with people able to drop into
studio spaces, see the art and chat with artists about their practice. Along the art trail, 10 studio locations, including one at Quantong, and 14 presenting artists will show a diverse range of visual arts, from painting, drawing, printing and textiles to upholstery. The trail also includes new additions of video and multimedia artwork. Some studios will have art for sale and there will be opportunities to connect with artists and commission a piece. The trail is now on its third year and with great feedback from previous trail visitors, it continues to grow. This year’s trail was supported by Horsham Rural City Council through a community development grant. People wanting more information on the Frinj Trim can visit actnatimuk.com For more information on the trail and artists and to download a trail map visit natimukopenstudios.org
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Residential tenancies
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ost Wimmera residents will, at some point in their lives, be a renter or rental provider of a residential rental property.
This article will summarise some of the key legal considerations relating to residential rental properties. Demand for rental properties is quite high in some areas of the Wimmera, which provides rental providers with a strong negotiating position. However, a rental provider or real estate agent who invites prospective renters to offer more than the advertised rent may be fined. A rental provider is required by law to disclose certain information about the rental property before a renter enters into a rental agreement, including whether the rental provider intends to sell the property, whether a mortgagee is taking action to possess the property and some criminal history. Rental providers must provide the prescribed condition report form. Renters should complete this carefully and note any problems, for example, damaged walls. If there is a dispute, and a renter has not detailed the problems on the condition report, then the report will be taken to be accurate unless there is compelling evidence to show otherwise.
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A rental agreement in writing must be in the form provided by Consumer Affairs Victoria. It is an offence for an agent or rental provider to use another
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Rent increases
A renter can challenge a rent increase at no cost if they consider the increase excessive. There are restrictions on the frequency of rental increases and at least 60 days’ notice of a rent increase must be given. A rent increase notice that is incorrectly completed will be considered invalid.
Discrimination
If a renter has suffered discrimination by a real estate agent or rental provider, they will likely have options available under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (VIC) and state and Commonwealth antidiscrimination legislation.
Bonds
All rental bonds must be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority and can only be released with the renter’s consent, or by order from VCAT.
Ending a tenancy
A rental provider may only evict a renter if they have followed the
strict process within the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (VIC) including a correctly completed Notice to Vacate. If the renter fails to vacate by the termination date, the renter cannot be forced to vacate and an application to VCAT or a possession order will be required. There are many options for a renter to end an agreement, but they need to ensure they comply with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (VIC) requirements otherwise they may be liable for costs.
Further information
The Fitzroy Legal Services provides key information around residential tenancies through The Law Handbook available online via fls.org.au/law-handbook/housescommunities-and-the-road/ tenancy/tenancy-contacts The laws governing residential leases is complex and legal advice should be sought if you have an issue. Renters with an issue may benefit from visiting Tenants Victoria’s website, tenantsvic.org.au or calling the renter advice line on 9416 2577. • Patrick Smith is the principal of O’Brien and Smith Lawyers. This article is intended to be used as a guide only. It is not, and is not intended to be, advice on any specific matter. Neither Patrick nor O’Brien and Smith Lawyers accept responsibility for any acts or omissions resulting from reliance upon the content of this article. Before acting on the basis of any material in this article, we recommend you consult your lawyer.
PRIDE: Ashlyn Wheeler was announced ‘queen’ and Charlie Millear ‘king’ of this year’s Golden Gateway Festival in Ararat. A gala ball on Friday, October 20 launched the 10-day annual festival, which made its long-awaited return after three years of cancellations. The bumper program included a variety concert, sporting and community events, fitness opportunities, information and come-and-try events, historic tours and concluded with a festival parade on Sunday.
Accolade for Neighbourhood House Horsham Neighbourhood House has won acclaim for its support in connecting more than 500 residents to a State Government energy incentive. Manager Charlie Helyar attended a celebration at Caulfield South Community House to recognise a partnership between Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria. The partnership supported people to access the government’s power-saving bonus – going on to help 57,000 people with language or digital connectivity barriers to access the scheme, resulting in more than $14 million in payments to people
needing it most. The Horsham non-profit organisation received an award for ‘highest regional performer’. “The program helped ease financial stress for many Victorians including many locals in the Horsham region,” Mr Helyar said. “Not only were we able to help people apply for the bonus; but we were able to help educate customers about energy costs and save on energy bills. “People sought help from the local neighbourhood house to apply and learnt about the house and the services and programs it offers the community.”
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NON-PROFIT: Ararat Neighbourhood House manager Teli Kaur accepts the award from BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Acacia Caravan Park owners Matt and Kaylene Linsley, PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Grampians General deputy mayor Bob Sanders, representing sponsor Ararat Rural City Council. centre, with their team. Store, Pomonal’s Jill and Nadia Miller.
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The Ararat business was popularly crowned the coveted award’s winner at an East Grampians Business Awards gala dinner at Ararat Town Hall on Thursday night. The top award, of seven presented across the night, was open to all businesses located within the Ararat Rural City municipality, recognising exceptional business practices that set industry standards and showed leadership in their field – including driving innovation, being proactive in the community, demonstrating sustainable practices, making a positive impact and embodying serving as an ambassador for the region. Owners Matt and Kaylene Linsley paid tribute to their team and their own business
journey in accepting the award from sponsors, Greater Ararat Business Network’s Cam Conboy and Pep Atchison of Pomonal Estate. “We wear our heart on our sleeves and we love what we do,” Mr Linsley said. “We started off seven years ago as rookies and now we’re seen as veterans. “We’re very proud of what we produce and we’re stoked to get this award. “Our team are magnificent and we can’t do this without them.” Keringle Native Nursery at Tatyoon was named runner-up. Ararat Wellness and Skinco were also finalists. ACE Radio’s Jon Vertigan was master of ceremonies and Paul Kelly delivered a welcome to country.
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Electric progress of Morrow Motor Group said it would be interesting to see how the Federal Government would react to the ruling. “At some point, they are going to have to get some money back because at the moment, the only money they get is through the fuel excise,” he said. “As everything shifts to electric, someone is going to have to be charged along the way. “There’s something like $12 billion that will go south.” Mr Allan said he did not find EV ownership a challenge, despite a perceived lack of infrastructure to support the vehicles in regional areas. “There’s an app that shows you all the charging stations and there are chargers everywhere,” he said. “I even drove up to Sydney and back a few years ago.” Mr Morrow said there was currently a small market for EVs in the Wimmera, comprised of two main groups. “There are the first-adopters, those who want to get out there and try something new,” he said. “It’s also the people who have done the homework on what people are saying. It may be from a green point of view, but often for them they see it as a cost-saving thing.”
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recent High Court ruling in favour of electric vehicle owners has raised questions about the current and future use of EVs in the Wimmera.
The High Court’s decision, on October 18, found the state of Victoria lacked the constitutional power to impose its zero and low emission road-user charge. Two EV owners launched a lawsuit in the wake of the introduction of an ‘EV tax’ – which would charge owners two cents per kilometre driven. It was introduced because EV drivers avoided the fuel excise paid by petrol and diesel motorists – which funded road maintenance in the state. Horsham EV owner Richard Allan said the tax did not make him secondguess his ownership of an electric vehicle. “It didn’t deter me at all, it was just painful,” he said. “You want people to get into EVs because they are much healthier for the environment. “A tax is fair enough when it’s 50 percent EVs on the road, but not when there is one percent.” Wade Morrow
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The electric duo is the second and third, respectively, to be rated against the safety body’s stricter new criteria, behind the Lexus RZ450e. Both models were assessed for their structural crash protection through a series of rigorous physical crash tests, and for their ability to actively avoid collisions with other cars, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles. In ANCAP’s destructive crash test, the BYD Seal achieved full points for the protection of the driver and child passengers in the side impact test, and the driver in the oblique pole test. Protection offered to the chest and lower legs of the driver in the frontal offset test, and rear passenger chest in the full width test, was assessed as ‘adequate’. The smaller BYD Dolphin, meanwhile, demonstrated a mix of ‘good’ and ‘adequate’ protection for adult occupants in crash tests, with a ‘marginal’ level of protection offered to the driver’s chest in the frontal offset test. Maximum points were scored for the level of protection the vehicle offered child occupants in frontal and side impact tests.
FIVE STARS: ANCAP awards electric newcomers BYD Dolphin and Seal with five-star safety rating
Both BYD models are equipped with a centre airbag to minimise the injury from head contact between front seat occupants or contact with the side of the vehicle in side impact crashes. ANCAP said effective protection was demonstrated in this regard by both models. In addition to the routine suite of active collision avoidance performance
tests, under the new 2023-2025 test criteria, both BYD models were tested for their ability to detect a cyclist passing the vehicle from the rear and warn and-or prevent occupants of the vehicle opening their door into the cyclist’s path. The Dolphin and Seal are both fitted with an anti-dooring system that provides an audible warning, however
neither model has a system for occupant retention. Another new aspect included in ANCAP testing from 2023 includes an assessment of vehicle access when submerged in water. Both the BYD Seal and BYD Dolphin meet the requirements for door opening functionality – demonstrating that, if the car entered water, the doors
would remain functional for the minimum required time of two minutes after vehicle power is lost. Window opening functionality, however, was not demonstrated. In the adult occupant protection category, the BYD Dolphin scored an 89 percent score and in the child occupant protection category managed 86 percent. For the vulnerable road user category, the model scored 85 percent and in the safety assist category 77 percent. For the BYD Seal the results were similar. The model scored an 89 percent score in the adult occupant protection category and in the child occupant protection category managed 87 percent. For the vulnerable road user category, the model scored 82 percent and in the safety assist category 75 percent. ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg said the 2023 test and rating criteria introduced further requirements for high levels of structural protection as well as new challenges for manufacturers in the area of active safety systems. “Pleasingly, the three models rated so far this year have each achieved five-star ratings. This is a trend we’d like to see continue as we finalise testing and assessments on a number of new models later this year,” she said. – Matt Brogan
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Dr Glenn Singleman and his wife Heather Swan were guest speakers at Stawell’s Streetlife launch to celebrate the town’s new-look Main Street shopping centre. Dr Singleman holds the world record for base jumping after leaping from the Great Trango Tower in Pakistan in 1992, jumping 6258 metres. He and Ms Swan mesmerised the large crowd with their inspirational talk. 10 years ago: November 6, 2013
Natimuk Lake’s reputation as a diverse recreational tourist attraction has taken on a new dimension as water in the lake continues to recede. While swimmers and skiing enthusiasts lament shallow conditions as we approach summer, the lake, an integral part of a Natimuk-Douglas chain of wetlands, has exploded with birdlife. Five years ago: October 31, 2018
Horsham basketball leaders have welcomed confirmation of a Horsham council decision to offer them up to a 10-year contract to lease Horsham Basketball Stadium. Horsham Amateur Basketball Association president Owen Hughan said the decision meant the association had escaped ‘potential disaster’. One year ago: November 2, 2022
A Liberal-Nationals government would reignite works to duplicate the Western Highway to Stawell. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy, also The Nationals’ deputy leader, said the Coalition would activate funding worth $90-million to complete a highway duplication between Ararat and Stawell if elected to government later this month.
7. What were the names of the Duff children who famously went missing in the bush at Nurcoung in 1864? 8. There are likely to be many people in the Wimmera of Pictish ancestry. Picts were Iron Age people who lived in a country now known as what? 9. Australian events director, actor and brother of children’s entertainer Monica Trapaga Ignatius Jones fronted what rock band from 1976 to 1982 which scored its only top-10 hit with the song, ‘They Won’t Let My Girlfriend Talk To Me?’ 10. American Clarence Leonidas ‘Leo’ Fender became the inventor of the world’s first mass-produced what in 1950? Answers: 1. Scotland. It is a Scotch Whiskey flavoured with spices and herbs. The name might have its origins in the Gaelic term ‘dram buidheach’ or ‘the drink that satisfies’. 2. ‘For Your Eyes Only’. 3. Milk. It is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained and a by-product of cheese production. 4. Hair. 5. The area just outside a batsmen’s off stump in reaction to the direction of a bowling delivery. 6. Art deco. The old Horsham Town Hall bared markings of the art deco style. 7. Isaac, Jane and Frank. 8. Scotland. Pict is thought to have derived from the Latin term Picti in reference to ‘painted or tattooed people’. 9. Jimmy and the Boys. 10. Solid-body electric guitar. He produced the Fender Telecaster series in 1950 and iconic Stratocaster in 1954.
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Birthdays
Death Notices
Death Notices
Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Happy 80th Birthday
COMBE, Val
ROPER, Kathleen
COMBE, Valerie Eileen “Val”
MOORE, John Robert Sydney
Now at peace – reunited with Dad. Loving memories we can hold forever. Stuart, Fi and Harry
Vince Krause Love from Maria and the family. Hope you have a great day.
Death Notices COMBE, Valerie Eileen (Val) 3/10/1938 - 29/10/2023 You were a wonderful mother, so kind and caring and we will miss you. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Love Suzanne & Allan, Emily & Jake, & Brooke xxxxx
COMBE
(nee BINNS),
Valerie Eileen “Val”
Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Graeme “Fred” (dec). Loving mother and motherin-law of Suzanne & Allan; Stuart & Fiona. Adored Gran to Emily & Jake, and Brooke; Harrison & Maddi. Treasured Memories Now reunited with Dad
FLETT, Raymond George
21-10-1937 to 25-10-2023 Dearly loved husband of Isabelle for 57 years. Much loved father and father-inlaw of Robyn and Darren, Delwyn and Craig, Bruce and Leanne, Adrian and Debi, Peter and Kerrie, Eoin and Alicia. Adored Pa of 18 and great grandfather of one. Remembered with love. Forever in our hearts.
JENKINS, Connor F.
19-12-1994 – 20-10-2023 Much loved son of Phill Jenkins & Chris Ryan. Much loved brother of Rhiannon, Brittany, Nicholas & their families. Treasured grandson of Leon & Bernie Ryan. Beloved father of Kaelyn. Friend of many. Taken too soon
Horsham & District Funerals
Amity Perovic & Dylan Hartwich
~ JERVIS, Stan ~
The Mayor, Cr Robyn Gulline, Councillors, Acting Chief Executive Officer Kevin O’Brien, Directors and staff of the Horsham Rural City Council express their sincere and deepest sympathy on the recent passing of Stan. Stan was the Shire Engineer at the Shire of Arapiles prior to amalgamation in 1995 and went on to serve as a general manager (director) with Horsham Rural City Council through until July 2001. Our condolences are extended to Stan’s family at this sad time.
LANE, Kevin “Mick”
Passed away on October 29, 2023 aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Carrie (dec). Loving father of Gaynore and Sharon (dec). Adored Pa Pa to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Reunited with his ‘Spring Chicken’
MOORE, John Robert Sydney Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 24, 2023 aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette. Cherished father and father in law of Jane & Mark; Justin & Wendy. Adored grandpa to Abigail, Isabelle & Sam; Austyn, Oliver, Emily & Matilda. So God Made A Farmer
MUNDAY, Adam Jonathon 13-01-1980 to 26-10-2023 Loved Son and Stepson of Bradley and Christine Brother of Matthew, Rachael, David & Lucas Half Brother to Marc & Leah Step Brother to Michelle, Paul (Dec) & Marilyn.
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Rest in peace
Passed away on October 26, 2023 aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Lionel (dec). Loving mother and mother in law of Heather; Jenny & Craig. Adored Nanna to Kylie & Johnny, Casey & Alana, and Ryan. Great Nanna to Lionel and Bump. A life well lived
The funeral of Val Combe will take place at the graveside, Horsham Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 commencing at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Val may be made to the Cancer Council Victoria. Donation envelopes will be available at the service.
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter
Ph 5381 1444 ROPER, Kathleen
19-12-1925 to 26-10-2023 Passed away peacefully aged 97 Mum, thank you for all the things you did for me over your long life. I will miss you and will cherish the memories of our times together for the rest of my life. Rest in peace. Love always. Heather. Mum you were a very special person who had a big heart. You embraced us all. I have many memories to cherish that I am grateful for. We will miss you. Loved and remembered always. Jenny and Gary. Nana you brought happiness and joy into our lives when we would visit. The loudness laughter and cheekiness lives on in us all. You will be forever in our hearts. Kylie, Johnny and Lionel. Of all the gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as a nana was the greatest gift of all. No more tomorrows we can share, but yesterdays are always there. Forever with us. Casey, Alana and bump. I will cherish memories we created forever. I’ve been lucky to have you in my life and for you to see me grow up. Rest in Peace Nana Ryan.
TOBIN, Marie Therese
of Minyip on October 29, 2023. Loved wife of Ambrose (dec). Loved mother & motherin-law of John, Shane, Tom, Annmaree & Chris. Loved Nanna Of Shaun & Marissa, Daniel, Corey & Tahlia.
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FLETT, Raymond
The service of celebration for Mr Raymond G. Flett will be held at the Uniting Church Donald on THURSDAY (Nov. 2nd) at 11am. The cortege will then leave for the Donald Lawn Cemetery.
KELL FUNERALS
ST ARNAUD 5495 1043
The burial will take place at the Murtoa Cemetery at 4pm.
The funeral service to farewell the late Mr Connor Jenkins will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Horsham, Friday, November 3 commencing at 11am. Refreshments will be held at Horsham Sports and Community Club commencing at 1pm. Privately Cremated.
~ JARRED ~ Alison
~ TURVEY ~ Janice Margaret 16-2-1942 to 5-11-2022
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter
Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member TOBIN
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Marie Therese Tobin will be held at the Minyip Catholic Church on Monday, November 6, 2023 commencing at 11am. At the conclusion of Mass the Cortege will leave for the Horsham Lawn Cemetery arriving for burial at 1pm.
W.B. Gardiner & Son 0407 340 064
Memorial Notices COMBE, Valerie (nee Binns) In loving memory of Val Wife of Graeme (dec). Sister-in-law of Jean & Peter (dec). Aunty of Jayne, Andrew, Michelle, Janine.
Resting peacefully
Bereavement Thanks
Thank you
The Funeral of John Robert Sydney Moore will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Horsham on Friday, 3 November 2023 commencing at 12.30pm.
Funeral Directors Warracknabeal
JENKINS, Connor Frances
Memorial Notices
Following the passing of Alison Shirley Jarred we would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers and passed on well wishes. Please consider this our personal thanks. Ian, Jo & Brad
Mum/Nana, You are always in our hearts Your memory is ours to hold Your love of life lives on with your family Craig & Helene, Danica & Anthony, and Mikaela ❤
Bereavement Thanks
Thank you
~ DEUTSHER ~ Clarice The family of Clarice Deutsher wish to sincerely everyone for their comforting words of sympathy, their beautiful cards, and attendance at her farewell. Mum had a long and happy life and is now resting peacefully with Dad.
Thank you
~ RUSSELL ~ James
Joyce and family would like to thank the wonderful people who supported us during the passing of James. Sincere thanks to everyone who attended his funeral and for the many kindnesses, including cards, visits, flowers, messages, and calls that we received following his passing. We send our gratitude and appreciation to all for the love and support we have received during this time.
Funeral Directors
Amity Perovic & Dylan Hartwich
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When mum said years ago she was going to make funeral arrangements, we were surprised...
LANE, Kevin “Mick”
The funeral of Kevin “Mick” Lane will take place at the graveside, Horsham Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 commencing at 2pm.
I guess when mum made the arrangements she was thinking of us as well as herself. Pre-arrange your wishes with Trevor Bysouth & Daughter of
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter
Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member ROPER, Kathleen Please see next edition for funeral details.
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KEENAN
(nee Hutchinson),
Lorna Catherine
9-2-32 to 31-10-2021 Another year has passed. Across the void of space and time I long to see your face, hold your hand and hear your voice. Daily I miss you. I pray your soul to keep. Bless Lorna in heaven. Love ya mum, Shayne.
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20 Merino lambs, GC $25 each ,PIC No 3YKHF059 Ph 0481864397 Beautiful long haired Chihuahua girls looking for homes, 1 white, 1 cream, m/chip 953010006217932/25, source# MB168010 ready 14/10/23 Ph 0406048840 Black head dorper ewe lambs, born June 2022, pic# 3NGLM058 $250ea Ph 53585079 Border Collie pups, b/w, male/ female, vet checked, m/chip# 985141007303580/1, source# EE231600 $1000 Ph/text 0493111730 Budgies, assorted colours, pastels $10 each Ph 0419505737 Budgies, young, asstd colours $10ea Ph 0423182267 Ferrets, 8wks to 18mths $30ea Ph 0418843180 Nhill
caravans
Farm Machinery
for sale
1995 Roadstar Voyager 17’ pop top single axle caravan, 2 single beds, has full size annex in as new cond, van presents very well $10,000ono Ph Eileen 0437899398
Safari Delta 216, 21’6” 2015 build, full ensuite, q/bed, full solar independent off road suspension, full oven, large fridge, microwave, washing machine, leather seating, large oven, full length annexe, colour coded to match van, this is the van with the lot, selling due to no further use $49,700ono Ph 0429198599
Goldacres boomspray, prairie advance, 30m boom, 5000L tank Ph 0428899260
Full set of pads for evap cooler, new still in box, can be cut to size $400 Ph 0417166277
Hay caps, Horwood Bagshaw, Chisel plow, various used fencing materials, water troughs, 3pl mulcher Ph 0429821461
Green house, 2m x 1.8m, galv steel frame, gable roof $200 Ph 0417507882 Stawell
1999 Jayco 16’ pop-top caravan with unused annex, GC $14,500 Ph 0400823134 Kelpie Pups, Bob tailed kelpies, born 26/7/23, parents excellent working dogs - working home only, m/chip# 981514100623485/1007303595 Source# EE232038 Ph 0427861437 2005 Traveller Caravan 19’ Hurricane, shower and toilet, full annex $35,000 Ph 0417555823
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caravans
Ezytrail camper, Sterling G, Mark 2, EC $21,999ono Ph John 0427562876 Kildare Border Collies now have a litter of purebred puppies for sale at $1800, we have been breeding border collies for over 50 years and strive to breed quality true to type and temperament in our puppies. Our pups have calm natures and make excellent working dogs or family pets. Three are chocolate and white puppies 2 female and 1 male and the remainder are female black and white puppies with piercing dark eyes and traditional black and white markings. Born 28/05/2023, all have fun loving natures and ready to find their forever home. All puppies have been microchipped, vet checked vac/wmd, m/chip# 991001005403261/2368 source# MB196330, call Brendan Hogan for more information Ph 0439971754 Donald
Pigs for sale, 8 weeks up 7 months old, well grown, ready for spit or freezer start from $80, pic# 3HSAP113 Ph 0491304207 Natimuk
00 - Clothes and Accessories New Brooks Adrenaline men’s sneakers, size 12 $80 Ph 0427993510
Computers & Entertainment
Galaxy 2007, new Tebbs annexe, a/c, oven, fridge, rego, batteries $25,000ono Ph 0402933972
REDUCED Acer Swift go EVO 16, Windows 11, Norton, 4 year warranty, new, unused, $1000 Ph 0474297661
Farm Machinery 20 foot container, painted with kill rust paint, good condition, lockable, pick up Ararat, $ 3500 cash Ph 0400013041
REDUCED 2005 Caravan Excel 511, air bag, roof lift, 2x120 AH batteries and solar, 3 way fridge, gas heating, tv, full awning annex, d/bed, plenty storage $18,900 Ph 0419566055
One male German Shepherd 3 month puppy, great temperament, toilet trained, straight, source # MB115424, m/chip # 95301000661546 Ph 0421018631 Pigeon fantails, lots of colours, $5 each, plus other breeds, no texts Ph 0408846796
Viscount pop-up caravan with safety cord and extension cord, 2-way fridge, 4-cooker, oven, collapsible kettle, compact cookware set, foldable dish drainer, microwave, air conditioner, 1 d/bed, 1 s/bed, L-shape sofa, ample storage $5700neg Text 0419600049 or 0405516207
A chain chamberlain Deere 4960, duals (no 3PL), farm leased $11,000 Ph 0428212996
Wanted Person to look after 10 yr old greyhound placid female, odd times, ongoing and will pay Ph David0427864628 White Suffolk flock rams, flock # 870, born Sept 2022, OB free and guidar vaccinated, priced from $450 PIC # 3HSJU041 Ph 0400792111 located in Drung near Horsham Young pigs 2mth old, well bred, free ranged, suitable to spit or grow out, PIC# 3H5CG003 from $100ea Ph 0439834521
GARAGE SALES
Kubota tractor, as new 130hrs, M9540, inc front end loader, 4 in 1 bucket, bucket never used, hay forks, John Berends, pallet forks, 3 point linkage, hay spike, dual speed PTO, Trelborg tyres all round $85,000 Ph 0429200566 Massey Ferguson 585 12’ Header has been shedded for most of its life $1000ono Ph 0421442050 $28.60 Massey Harris 55K tractor, running, good tyres $2600 Ph 0429847336 MF 550 Autoheader, GWC, A/C cab, P/S, diesel engine, 6m open front $2750 Ph 0429895129 Pallet Racking Heavy duty, 5.6m high, $50 per end, $15 per rail Ph 0428523919 REDUCED Inter Combine 511, 28 row, Trash Floats,stars and plates, serviced and in working order $5500ono Ph 0407911884
Regal 1991 pop-top 15’ caravan, 2 s/ beds, table goes down for 3 bed, no leaks, has full annex, 4 burner stove, oven and microwave, new western mags and tyres, reg til 24/6/24 $7000 Ph 0417166277
Chamberlain C670 Tractor starts and runs well $4000 plus Gst, Morton Baker Wool Press $2900 plus Gst, New Holland Small Bale Pick Up Loader $800 plus Gst, all in working order excess to requirements Ph 0400603022
Safari 236 Caravan 2011 with roll out awning, 90 watt solar panel, 30amp solar regulator, 15” off road rims and tyres, elec brakes, battery pack with Anderson charge plug, 3 water tanks, air conditioning, ensuite shower, toilet, washing machine, vanity, storage, 4 burner stove, oven, microwave, 184L automatic 3 way fridge, television, CD/ DVD/AM-FM radio, “L” shape seating, q/bed, and much more, EC, as good as new, no catches, genuine sale, if you are serious this is a must see, too good to miss $63,000neg Ph 0429671764
Fiat Tractor 411R, 3PL, repainted, mechanically good, tyres 70% $6000ono Ph 0429954000 Warracknabeal Field bins, 2 Campbell field bins with auger, 2 Campbell bins square silos, 3 Jaeschke bins, 1 Jaeschke fertilizer bin, 1 Jaeschke bin square silos Ph 0428899260 Field Bins, 2 Jaeschke 32t field bins, one with square top lids with and sight glasses $11,000 plus Gst, large round top one with normal lids $9000 plus Gst, 2 Macey 28t $3800 plus Gst Ph0400603022
Roto feed baler, low bale count, Regular servicing, located at stawell, selling due to farm sale, $39,600 ono Ph 0428549263 Sherwell auger 33ft by 9 inches, 20hp, van guard, electric start motor, no fertiliser used, easy to handle, always shedded, VGO $7500 plus Gst Ph 0429979100
Wanted to buy Ford Truck, 1964 to 1975, F-700 or F-750, in good condition with good cabin, prefer V8 with tipper but not essential, would consdier F-600 Ph 0429836055 Wood Lathe HAFCO, woodmaster WL20, Iinc. 8 piece tool kit $600 Ph 0448826464
Sunday, November 5th
2 20L metal water only jerry cans $40 each Ph 0419571506
Deceased estate - household items, tools, antiques, camping gear, lots of quirky stuff.
2 lockable metal jerry can holders $50 each Ph 0419571506
Hanging baskets, garden pots & plants
Only $49.50 Includes a notice like this PLUS mentions on the radio!
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Lavour Wash combo FF70, diesel shed heater and GT cold pressure washer $600 both Ph 0448826464
MASSIVE LAWN SALE
1 20L plaster water jerry can $20 Ph 0419571506
Oaten hay small bales, new season good clean hay $8 Ph 0438881920 Pacific pressure washer, 2.5hp, elec motor, Victor rotary hoe, Anchor 2ton pulley block, 280mm dia, 3kva Modra generator, 8.5hp motor, fold up single bed, call for prices Ph 0429821539 Passlode 75mm air nail gun $120 Ph 0419571506
REDUCED Table and 6 dining chairs, colonial style, table length 1750x1m width $150 Ph 0438064358 Small pine roll-top desk $100, four drawer pine filing cabinet $80ono Ph 0499654233 Steel fireguard/fence with gate 1mx1mx800H, very stable VGC $200ono Ph 53564225
Simpson auto washing machine, Hisense chest freezer and bar fridge, will seperate Ph 0408504550 Steel fireguard/fence with gate 1mx1mx800H, very stable VGC $200ono Ph 53564225
Bee boxes, 9x10 frame bottom boxes $450 the lot, 7x10 frame top boxes $210 the lot Ph Noel 0487981272 Boiling Billy 5L wall mounted boiling water unit $165 Ph 0419571506 Cattle scales Gallagher, never used, still in box, load bars, 600ml, 2500kgs, stainless steel platform, best offer over $2000 Ph 0438096662 Chipper mulcher mobile heavy duty, GX390, 12hp, honda motor $2800 Ph 0448826464
Sat 4th & Sun 5th November
Craft generator, 5.5hp, 240v $400 Ph 0487313892
We are downsizing and lots of our ‘not needed’ items must find a new home. Household and kitchen items, collectables, garden and garage tools, furniture, books and lots more.
Entrance door with led light panels, roll top desk, beer fridge, Haier fridge freezer, wooden frame tennis table, will seperate Ph 0429093269
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17’ speedboat Caribbean 150 V6 Yamaha on a Brooker tilt trailer, dual axle, motor has done 230hrs, VGC, all ski gear with the boat including boat cover, priced to sell $10,000 Ph 0407084235
Stock crate, steel (Ute) 7’ x 6’ $150 Ph 0428826809 Stock crate, steel 2 deck 15’ x 8’ $600 Ph 0428826809
3.7 Stacer Alum Boat, 18hp Tohatsu Motor, boat and motor covers, boat Tx874, trailer Y98760 $5000 Ph 0418810802 Hobie Mirage Passport 12.0 pedal kayak with motor, 50AH lithium battery and motor controller, extra hatch covers added $2,500 Ph 0407305457
Strombeg Carlson timber radio, 1930, VG original working condition Ph 53824316 Superior Multihead slasher mower, 8’,3 PL, new condition $4000 ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Trewella Jacks, 2x6 ton, all steel, $375each or $700pair Ph 0417507882 Stawell
Viking Fisherman canoe with paddles, 3.6mtrs, with wheels $900 Ph 0419590475
MOBILITY AIDS Gopher Red Top Gun “Mustang”, 2years old, near new, $4500ono Ph 0427857510 Mobility aids, various items, including walker, commode, shower chair Ph 0429821539 Wheelchair and Compression cushion, VGO $600ono Ph 0427857510
household items
2 of 225- 40x19 Michelin pilot sport tyres, approx 65% tread $120 Ph 0419823241
136 Elizabeth St. Edenhope, enter from Mollison St. 9am - 5pm each day
Queen size bed $500ono Ph 0447731440
Lumik car fridge, 40L, 12v plus 240v, GC, works well $250 Ph 0447972097
Sherwell Auger 50’, 9”, runs well $15,000 plus Gst ono Ph 0429911201
Saturday, November 4th, 8am - 5pm Sunday, November 5th, 8am - onwards
HERE!
Jumbuck outdoor gas oven, trolley and cover, new condition $250 Ph 0448826464
Stock crate, steel sides, 15’ x 8’ $250 Ph 0428826809
141 Main Street, Natimuk
9am - 12 noon
New Omega electric oven display model, 900mm L, 800mm H, 560mm, D $1000neg Ph 0427993510
Horn sewing cabinet, GC $200 Ph 0427822343 Horsham
Pre decimal Australian stamps, large quantity Ph 53824316
Plozzas Road, Haven
1 Kirwood Street, Horsham Saturday, November 4th
King single trundle latex bed, spotless, no animals, sell price $550, two beds for the price of one, very convenient for spare room, top quality from NATURSLEEP Hawthorn Vic Ph 0427042750 Nhill
marine
for sale
PROMOTE YOUR
Home exercise machine, full body workout using vibrating system $120 Ph 0417166277
Case 1660 header, 25ft front and trailer. No longer needed ph. 0429911201
GARAGE SALES
Household, Bric a Brac, New Items, Steel Wheels, Stone Jars, Blankets, Kindling, Garden, Ebi’s Stall & much more. Look for pool noodles. Reasonable offers considered.
Halogen adjustable worklight Ph 0419571506
Lounge suite, 3 seater with 2 electric recliners, plus 2 seater $1750 Ph 0407882897
REDUCED Tractor Tyre 14.9-24 $250 Ph 0407911884
Pure breed black faced Dorper ewe lambs, pic# 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345 Roosters, ducks and guinea foul wanted Ph 0469740723
Header NH TR88 with 36’ McDon front 960, ready to go $25,000, Jaeske field bin, 28 tonne $5500 Ph 0428946395
household items
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2015 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport 4x4, 6spd diesel with tow pack, regular servicing, smoke and pet free car, 126,000kms, rego 1GG3IO $19,500 Ph 0419473725 BT 50 2007 UTE, 3lt turbo diesel, VGC, express pass on vehicle, bull bar, driving lights, ARB Canopy, extra fuel tanks 50lts, roof rack, 6mths rego, 300,000kms, N4372 $14,000 Ph 0407084235
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Holden WB Panel Van 1983, 6 cylinder petrol/gas, 3spd manual, VGC, extra parts included, FSE369 $35,000ono Ph 0407614706
REDUCED 2011 Toyota Hilux SR 3ltr turbo diesel, dual cab, manual, 4x4, 1OH9HK $20,000 neg Ph Tom 0417218872
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Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000 2008 Colorado UTE, reg till Jan 2024, canopy, good condition, serviced regularly, 254,221 kms, WVR283, $16,000 Ph 0448504021 Stawell
2015 Hyundai FE, SUV, 2.2, 2 way diesel, towbar, full service history, excellent condition, rego 1FFSO,1,70,000 kms, $23,000 drive away price Ph 0418991340
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Position: Full-time Administration Officer - Grain Buying We are seeking a suitable candidate to fill the role of Administration Officer for our Grain Buying department at our Horsham facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with developing and maintaining existing and new grower relations. Compile and maintain grower database. Contract follow-up with growers. General administration tasks related to Grain Buying and Grower payments. Additional tasks and general administration duties may also be assigned by the Business Manager at any given time.
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HORSHAM HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
• Ability to work independently but be part of a greater team. • Willing to learn quickly and progress in the role. • Problem solving and good communication skills are a must. • Experience in the agricultural/grains industry will be highly regarded. • Strong attention to detail, along with sound numeracy and literacy skills and willing to go the extra step to meet deadlines. • Strong computer and systems skills including MS Excel and MS Word.
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HAVE YOUR SAY DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2024-2028 At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 25 October 2023, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed to make the DRAFT Economic Development Strategy 2024-2028 (Strategy) available to the public for consultation and submissions.
Remuneration will be at or above award rate depending on experience. Please send resume and cover letter to hr.au@agtfoods. com, applications close C.O.B. Monday 13th November 2023.
Council will consider submissions and adoption of the Strategy at the Council Meeting at 3:00pm on Wednesday 13 December 2023.
WED NOV 15 2023 7.30PM ALL FINANCIAL MEMBERS WELCOME
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Accounts Officer At PB seeds we support a work-life balance. We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our successful family operated rural businesses.
All enquiries regarding the Strategy should be directed to Phil King, Manager Community and Economic Development, on 03 5391 4444 or by emailing pking@ hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
This position would suit an individual seeking part time work with a view to become the full-time leader of our finance team. Initially you will be reporting to the Accounts Manager with a view to transition to the Accounts Manager position and reporting to the directors and senior management team. You will need to be passionate about accounting and be willing to embrace change management as our businesses continue to expand.
Monica Revell Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Ideally, we are seeking a qualified accountant wanting to expand their horizons and maintain a work life balance, however we also recognise that a degree is not absolutely necessary to undertake this role provided you have the ability and proven experience.
This notice has been posted by order of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria at Hopetoun to bring to the attention of Darren John Carey that proceeding MAG-CI-230031738 has been brought against
To be considered for this position, you will need to demonstrate your ability and experience to accurately perform the following functions:
you by Yarriambiack Shire Council for payment of unpaid rates and
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charges of your property - Certificate of Title VOLUME 09026 FOLIO 337, Lots 1 and 2 on Title Plan 205432Q (formerly known as Lot 64 on Plan of Subdivision 005510, part of Lot 65 on Plan of Subdivision 005510), Street address 231 Scott Street, Warracknabeal VIC 3393. The amount sought in the complaint is $13,583.40 plus interest and costs.
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proprietary interest in these properties, they can do so by filing a a copy of that defence on the Plaintiff, care of LawyersAU Pty Ltd, Suite 2.05, Level 2, 11 Queens Road Melbourne VIC 3004 or by email ambert@lawyersau.com
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- P reparation of an annual budget for each business -M onitoring of cash flow including loans and investments - Processing of accounts receivable and payable, including invoices from creditors and monthly payments for each business - P repare statutory financial statements for all relevant entities. - L iaise with the Accounts Manager and provide assistance. - P repare financial reports for End of Month / End of Financial year. -C omplete BAS/GST returns. -R espond to accounts related enquiries. - Develop a step by step procedure manual for all accounting functions -R CTI and grower contract payments -R econcile and lodge all DAFF levies - Liaise with Company Accountants and provide information as required. - P repare and enter Journal entries as required. What we can offer you:
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TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE Horsham West and Haven Primary School’s vision is to empower all students to achieve their personal best. Our mission is to maintain a community of learners who are happy and confident in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.
Email your resume to horsham.west.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Any person making a submission can request to be heard in support of their submission at the Council meeting on Wednesday 13 December 2023.
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To view the Strategy and/or to make a submission, please visit Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/ have-your-say.
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- A family friendly working environment, on the job and external training as required - The ability to have flexible working hours, including a hybrid work placement. - Exposure to a Wide range of different businesses within the private sector to grow your overall financial experience - Wages above the standard award rates, superannuation, annual leave and personal leave. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Angela on 03 5383 2212
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Direct Care Workers – St Arnaud The Community Care Team is seeking applications from suitable candidates to join their team in a casual capacity to be responsible for providing assistance to frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers to be more independent in their own homes and the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life. Home care services are provided that: • promotes each client’s capacity to live as independently as possible • takes a person-centred approach to care, that promotes client’s wellness and active participation in the decisions about care; and • provides timely, flexible and targeted services that can maximise each client’s independence. The position is initially casual, but conversion to permanent part time employment may be offered after six months. Applications close Monday, 13 November 2023. Please apply via our website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Careers
Nhill Lutheran School Classroom Teacher Upper Primary
Nhill Lutheran School is seeking a passionate educator to teach a small class of eager to learn students. The successful applicant should be willing to support the Christian ethos of the school. For a job description please email principal@nls.vic.edu.au with the subject line of ‘Classroom Teacher Position’ or view teachers.on.net Applications to be sent to principal@nls.vic.edu.au or 2 Mackay St, Nhill 3418 Applications close: November 17, 2023 Position commences January 23, 2024
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Situations Vacant
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GRAIN MERCHANT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS COMMENCING IN 2024 PART TIME Diploma Qualified Educator Natimuk Rd Kindergarten (Horsham) 5 days a week
CASUAL (Horsham)
Applications are now open for the following positions:
Junior School teacher Full-time and part-time positions
Administration
Teachers, Diploma’s & Cert III Qualified Educators (Green Park Kindergarten, Natimuk Rd Kindergarten, Bennett Rd Kindergarten, Bani Manya Kindergarten & Natimuk Preschool) For more information and to obtain a Position Description and key selection criteria please contact Pauline Butler on mob: 0418 526 975 or via email: pauline@eeys.com.au
JK Milling is a local grain export company. With strong ties to the local and international markets. JK Milling has a strong brand and reputation in the grain industry. We specialize in the processing and exporting of pulses nationally and internationally. JK Milling has a position vacant for a Grain Merchant. We are looking for a person who has the ability to communicate well with grain growers and end users. Previous experience in sales or within the grain and transport industry would be an advantage. The successful applicant must also have the ability to manage contracts and logistics and be proficient in Microsoft programs. Some data processing is involved. Please reply with your resume to the: Human Resources Manager, JK Milling P/L, PO Box 1239, Horsham 3402 Email: anthony@jkmilling.com.au
Applications close 5pm Friday 17 November 2023 Please forward your application and resume via e-mail to: hr@eeys.com.au
Full-time position Plant Operator Labourer
Visit htlc.vic.edu.au/employment or contact the College for more information and to apply.
Full time, Permenent Jeparit and Nhill Are you ready for a job that supports an excellent work/life balance? Do you want above-award wages? Do you like working as part of a team?
Our College Located in Horsham, Victoria, Holy Trinity Lutheran College provides quality, independent Christian education that is studentcentred — supporting them to thrive while making wise and principled decisions in a changing and challenging world.
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**Attractive salary packaging in addition to salary** See our website for further information
We are seeking committed and passionate people who are ready for exciting and rewarding careers in our growing community health organisation
Youth AOD Outreach Worker
We are seeking full time, permanent Plant Operators to join our team. This job is suitable for someone who is an experienced machinery operator or truck driver and takes pride in their work and the community. Construction Induction (White Card) training is essential. Other machinery competencies an advantage. Other training relevant to the position will be provided on the job. Applications close Monday 13 November 2023 at 12 noon and must address the key selection criteria as contained in the position description and application form. Position descriptions and details of how to apply are available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/work-in-council.
38 hours per week $32.21 to $41.52 per hour
For enquiries on these positions, please contact Daniel Griffiths Manager Works and Operations, on 03 5391 4444.
Contact: Danny O’Brien
Council is an equal opportunity workplace and we offer a flexible, supportive environment.
NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coach 38 hours per week $36.00 to $41.52 per hour
Tenders
Contact: Ruth-Cheryl Lennie Closing: 12pm Monday 6 November 2023 To download a position description and key selection criteria form visit our website: gch.org.au
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SCHOOL SCHOOL CLEANING CLEANING CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR
For further information email employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400
Expressions invitedfrom fromcleaning cleaning Expressionsofofinterest interest are are invited contractors cleanNHILL NHILLCOLLEGE. COLLEGE. contractors to to clean Cleaners are required to attend a site inspection to be
Cleaners are required to attend a site inspection to be conducted at 4 pm on Tuesday 14 th November 2023. conducted at 4 pm on Tuesday 14th November 2023. Contract documents will be available at that time.
Contract documents be available at that time. For information and towill register attendance contact: Kim Magrath - Assistant Principal on
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Employment Opportunities
**Attractive salary packaging in addition to salary** See our website for further information
We are seeking committed and passionate people who are ready for exciting and rewarding careers in our growing community health organisation
For03 information to register attendance contact: 5391 2111 orand kim.magrath@education.vic.gov.au Kim Magrathcandidates - Assistantwill Principal on Only short-listed be contacted. 03 5391 2111 orapplicants kim.magrath@education.vic.gov.au All successful must have Department of Education approved cleaning panel status prior to Only short-listed candidates be contacted. commencing their contract at any will Victorian government school.
All successful applicants must have Department of Collegecleaning is a childpanel safe school. EducationNhill approved status prior to commencing their contract at any Victorian government school. Nhill College is a child safe school.
Family and Carer Peer Support Worker Negotiable hours per week - Fixed term $32.21 to $47.50 per hour Contact: Sarah Sargeant
Hindmarsh Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced persons / organisations to respond to its Tender for -
Cleaner - Horsham based
Varied hours per week $32.73 per hour - Casual rate
CONTRACT NO. 2023-2024-15
Contact: Luke Bibby Closing: 12pm Monday 13 November 2023 To download a position description and key selection criteria form visit our website: gch.org.au For further information email employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400
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PROVISION OF AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The specific requirements are detailed in the tender documents, which can be downloaded via Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/tenders. Closing time for the above tender is 2:00pm on Wednesday 22 November 2023. All enquiries should be directed to Petra Croot, Acting Director Corporate and Community Services, via email to pcroot@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au or telephone (03) 5391 4444. Monica Revell Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Situations Vacant WEST WIMMERA HEALTH SERVICE
Situations Vacant
Situations Vacant
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Warracknabeal Secondary College is seeking to fill TWO positions as
CASUAL (Hindmarsh)
TEACHER AIDE – CLASSROOM SUPPORT
We are a proudly inclusive employer, embracing diversity and opportunity for all.
Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program Full Time or Part Time Opportunities across a range of locations including Rupanyup, Jeparit, Rainbow, Kaniva, Natimuk and Nhill! Are you finishing your Diploma of Nursing in 2023 and are looking for a fulfilling Graduate Enrolled Nurse position? Look no further than a career at West Wimmera Health Service! Our Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program aims to facilitate the transition from student to Enrolled Nurse, providing the opportunity to enhance your nursing career, consolidate your nursing skills and provide an opportunity to experience different clinical areas!
Applications close 2nd November 2023
Teachers, Diploma’s and Cert III Qualified Educators (Nhill Early Learning Centre, Dimboola Early Learning Centre, Jeparit & Rainbow Kindergartens). For more information and to obtain a Position Description please contact Kimberley Phillip on mob: 0428 485 933 or via email: kimberley@eeys.com.au Applications close 5pm Friday 17 November 2023 Please forward your application and resume via e-mail to: kimberley@eeys.com.au
For more information or to apply, visit our website: wwhs.net.au/about_us/employment
Full Time Ongoing Position
Commences January 29, 2024 Applications close November 8, 2023 Applicants should have a particular interest in working with children.
For more information contact Casey Phelan – Principal – 5398 1433 To apply visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb
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“Whose Image?”
In October we all had to vote in a referendum, which made me think about what my role should be in that conversation as a Christian leader. There is a view that churches should not have a say in anything to do with public policy, since churches do not pay taxes. However, since individual Christians do pay taxes (even ministers) I wonder why our individual voices as citizens should be ignored just because of where we spend our Sunday mornings. Over one hundred years ago, Australia’s churches were heavily involved in two plebiscites on the question of wartime conscription. Some churches were against it because the Ten Commandments say “thou shalt not murder”. Other churches were in favour because Jesus said, “render unto Caesar”, meaning that the government has the right to make laws that everyone should obey. “Money is marked with the king’s image on it,” said Jesus, “so you should pay your taxes to the king’s treasury”, even if the king is secular and you are religious. But, the other part of Jesus’ quote is “render unto God”, which means that even as a loyal citizen you should still worship God and obey the commandments (and not commit murder). Australia’s money displays the image of our recent queen: whose image does your life display? To whom, and to what should you give respect? Damien Tann - St Matthew’s Stawell, and Pomonal Community Uniting Church
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS COMMENCING IN 2024 FULL TIME Early Childhood Teacher (12 Month Contract) Cooinda Kindergarten (Stawell) 5 days a week
PART TIME Diploma Qualified Educators x 4 Marrang Early Learning Centre (Stawell) 5 days a week
CASUAL (commencing ASAP) Teachers, Diploma’s and Cert III Qualified Educators Cooinda Kindergarten and Marrang Kindergarten & Early Learning Centre (Stawell) For more information and to obtain a Position Description please contact Carole Clarke on mob: 0427 409 357 or via email: carole@eeys.com.au Applications close 5pm Friday 17 November 2023 Please forward your application and resume via e-mail to: carole@eeys.com.au
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The Chief Officer of CFA will be introducing the Fire Danger Period for all land within the municipalities listed below.
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06 November 2023
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06 November 2023
(Those parts on and North of the Wimmera Highway, and including all of the townships of Edenhope & Apsley)
Certain restrictions on the lighting of fires are in force during the Fire Danger Period.
**Attractive salary packaging in addition to salary** See our website for further information
Information about fire restrictions within the Country Area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au, your CFA of District Office or Certain restrictions on thelocal lighting fires are in force Municipal Officer. during theFire FirePrevention Danger Period.
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We are seeking committed and passionate people who are ready for exciting and rewarding careers in our growing community health organisation
38 hours per week $36.00 to $47.50 per hour Contact: Sarah Sargeant
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BY ABBY WALTER
immera Sand Drags created a hive of dust and delight at Taylors Lake as competitors made quick times at the weekend.
Throughout 10 categories, junior and senior competitors made 150-metre runs for the chance to take home a win. Organiser Keith Fischer said it was a really good event, with great weather and happy competitors. “The crowd was up on last year and while competitor numbers were down, we had a good number of people competing and having fun,” he said. “We didn’t have as many junior competitors as we would have liked.” The event raises money for the Wimmera Cancer Centre, and Mr Fischer said a final fundraising total would be tallied at the end of the week. He said competitors were happy with the condition of the track, near Horsham, which allowed them to get good traction and record impressive times. “The track was watered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and graded on Thursday,” Mr Fischer said. “There was a lot of preparation to make the track better and competitors were happy with it.” Mr Fischer extended his thanks to all the people who helped make the annual event possible. Mick Waye, of Penola, won the un-
COMPETITIVE: Wimmera Sand Drags attracted junior and senior competitors to the Taylors Lake track, keen to make a quick time on the 150-metre run. Pictured in action are, left, Mark Simms of Penola, below left, Pud Palmer of Bordertown, and below, Scott Murray of Wolseley. Pictures: KAREN REES
limited category in 5.5 seconds. Justin Merrett, of Heywood, won the buggy category in 5.4 seconds. Adrian Mattschos, of Bordertown, won the trike category in 5.9 seconds. Tim Hore, of Melbourne, won the classic category in 13.6 seconds. Pud Palmer, of Bordertown, won Mod Street A in six seconds and Pastie, of Dergholm, won Mod Street B in 7.5 seconds. Wayne Brymer, of Horsham, won the 450 category in 7.9 seconds and Brad Merrett, of Heywood, won the 250 category in nine seconds. Jessica Murray, of Wolseley, won the children’s intermediate and Kyle Brymer, of Horsham, the PeeWee category.
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immera Whippets and NoradjuhaQuantong footballer Sam Hudson took to the oval to compete in a national carnival in October.
Hudson represented Victoria Country at the National Inclusion Carnival. Each state and territory across Australia was represented, with two teams from Victoria – country and metropolitan – and 16 players in each team. Hudson said he enjoyed the ‘whole experience’ including making new friends across all of the teams. “We played a lot of football over the five days and I found the competition was a lot stronger than our local league,” he said. Hudson is the second-youngest member of the open men’s team, which was selected from country clubs across the state. The teams played off against each other in a lightning round and, based on win-loss ratios, were sorted into two divisions. Teams within each division then played against each other, with the top two teams on the final day in each division competing in a grand final. Hudson said the team played well in the lightning round on the first two days of the carnival. “We won two games, drew two games and lost three games,” he said. “This put us in fifth position, which was top of
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Sam Hudson division two. In the division rounds on Wednesday and Thursday, we won all three games and finished top. “On Friday we played the grand final against reigning premiers Queensland and won 58 to 25. “This was Vic Country’s first premiership in nine years.” Hudson said he played on the half-forward line and rotated in and out of the midfield. The premiership concludes a big year of football for Hudson who played under-17s with Noradjuha-Quantong, captained Wimmera Whippets to a premiership and won best-andfairest.
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he first round of two-day cricket was a tale of two halves – with a close game and three significant margins. Lubeck-Murtoa was 10 runs from chasing down Horsham Saints’ 164run target when the team was all out at the end of the second day, of Horsham Cricket Association’s A Grade competition. Lubeck-Murtoa batters Seth Callaby, 43, Shannon Reddie, 39, and Josh Hedt, 22, gave a good account but ultimately it was not enough to rein in the Saints. Horsham Saints’ Ben Sawyer took three wickets, with Brock Hamerston and Jono Carroll taking two apiece. Resuming at 2-111 on day two, the Bullants were in prime position against Blackheath-Dimboola’s first innings 90, on Saturday. Matthew Combe had scored 110, not out, when the Bullants declared at 4-217, setting Blackheath-Dimboola 127 runs to make the Bullants bat again. Bullants’ Heath Lang destroyed the Bulls’ batting order with 6-17 off six overs to have Blackheath-Dimboola all out for 77 – 50 runs short of Bullants’ total. Matt Combe and Jack Combe took
a wicket each in the decisive outright win. Blackheath-Dimboola captain Sam Leith was the only batter to hold out against the Bullants with a solid 48 runs from 58 balls. Horsham Tigers won on first innings after resuming at 5-131 and scoring another 48 runs. Homers, declared at 9-134, set an achievable 62 for the Tigers in an attempt to gain outright points. The Tigers were 3-54 when stumps were drawn. Prabath Bandara, Aaron Leith and David Puls were the Tigers’ main run-getters on day two. Baxter Perry took five wickets for the Pigeons, supported by Chaminda Gamage with three. Gamage backed up his bowling with 39 runs in the second innings, while Tigers’ Angus Adams took four wickets. West Wimmera and Laharum played Saturday and Sunday last week with the Warriors winning by 304 runs. Round three takes the competition back to a one-day format and teams will be looking for another day of close margins. Horsham Saints and Bullants narrowly lost their first one-day games in round one, so will be determined for a competitive game.
ON TARGET: Homers’ Hugh Dougherty plays forward as Horsham Tigers’ keeper Luke Sonego hopes for an edge. Tigers and West Wimmera came home with narrow round-one wins so will be fighting to remain undefeated following Saturday’s game. Lubeck-Murtoa will be excited to get on the ground for a one-day game after its first round was abandoned due to pitch works.
The Mudlarks will play Laharum who will also be looking to prove its skills with no wins to its name, yet. Blackheath-Dimboola and Homers will go head-to-head for the Bulls’ first one-day match and the Pigeons will be looking to go two wins from two.
BY ONE SHORT Rhymney-Moyston 1 defeated SwiftsGreat Western 2 in another low-scoring game at Great Western, in Grampians Cricket Association round-two action. Batting first, Rhymston failed to bat out its overs, finishing on 114. The best of the bowlers was Swifts-Great Western’s Marc Brilliant with 6-18 off 5.4 overs, with the most notable Rhymston batter being Glenn Cosgrif with 38 not out. In reply, Combine 2, with a fair share of under-13 players, fell 17 runs short on 95. Clinton Slorach was the main Rhymston wicket taker with 4-10. In the other Combine-Rhymston match at Moyston, Combine 1 recorded an easy eight-wicket win against the home team. Batting first, Rhymston 2 struggled to 10-48, the main destroyer once again being Wil Clough with 3-3 from 6.2 overs. Combine 1 replied with 2-54 in just nine overs with opener Jayden McCartney the best with 26 not out. It was a run fest at Halls Gap, with just on 500 in a match. Corey Taylor scored his second successive ‘ton’ with 119 no. After being sent in by the Tigers, Gappers 2 recorded an impressive 6-240, a score that would have won 99 out of 100 games, but not in this case as Pomonal responded with 1-253 thanks to Taylor’s century and a handy score of 81 not out from opener Clinton Mackley. Best of the Gappers 2 batsmen were captain Riley Reid, 53, and Caleb Bretherton, 54. William Pederson and Luke Stevens each contributed 30s to boost the score. Chalambar was forced to forfeit to Gappers 1 due to lack of numbers. This Saturday, Chalambar will travel to North Park in Stawell to play the unbeaten Combine 1, which will be a challenge as they have yet to play a game. The Rhymney-Moyston teams play each other at Moyston, with both teams needing a lift from their batsmen. Premiership favourite Pomonal is at home to Combine 2, and all interest will be on Corey Taylor to see if he can continue his century-making form. Halls Gap 2 is at home to St Andrews, and if it can repeat its score of last Saturday, would surely be favoured to win. Round-two results: RhymneyMoyston 1 10-114 d Swifts-Great Western 2 10-95; Swifts-Great Western 1 2-54 d Rhymney-Moyston 2 10-48; Pomonal 1-253 d Halls Gap 2 6-240; Halls Gap 1 d Chalambar on forfeit.
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fter 226 regular season games, the scene is set for Volleyball Horsham’s winter finals series, starting tonight with the women’s, A and B grade semi-finals.
The women will take centre stage first up at 6pm, with Kymberley Murray’s Birds of Prey taking on Kara Johnson’s Bingo Biddies in a knockout semifinal, while Heidelberg and Lakers will square-off against each other, with the winner securing the first position in the grand final. Birds of Prey will go into its semi with confidence after defeating its opponents in a close contest in the final game last week. Murray is Birds of Prey’s chief weapon, with her big, booming serves causing opposition headaches, while Larree Smith and Kate McLean are consistent contributors. Johnson will look to young guns Grace Turner and Ellonia Barnett to lead the way, both in attack and defence. In a second semi-final, Molly Carter’s Heidelberg, with Annika McDonald and Allie Marchesini in good form, will battle with the surprise packets of the competition, Lakers – a team representing Taylors Lake netball club. Lakers have taken to the game with great enthusiasm and have Tayla Eltze playing well and Kayla Kelm a livewire as she creates havoc whenever she goes for the ball, keeping both her team-
mates and the opposition on their toes. In A Grade finals, Tsunami and Rangers enter the cut-throat first semi in good form, with Jack Hannan’s Tsunami combining well during the past month, while Tyler Snowden’s Rangers have fought hard in all their games. In the second semi, ladder leaders Tyler Puls’ Phantoms and Dimitrios Vettos’ Hellenic Nuggets will put on a show, with both teams full of players who competed in last weekend’s Bendigo tournament. How well each team’s young guns absorb the pressure of a final will be the key. Phantoms have Noah Werry and Oscar Jackman as their young stars, who combine well as setter and middle attacker, while Hellenic Nuggets’ Heath Warrick and Malachy O’Brien do likewise. In B Grade finals, Stars will line-up against Phantoms Blue in the first semi, and while they finished clear ahead of their opponents, Phantoms Blue have been improving as each week goes by. The second semi will be a close affair with Blockparty taking on HTLC Tigers in a classic staff-versus-students showdown. Will it be the teachers from Horsham College that will prevail or will the youngsters from Holy Trinity Lutheran College cause an upset?
Success in Bendigo
Volleyball Horsham’s women’s team came up short in its honors division final in Bendigo, losing in three sets,
Trio to play state league Wimmera netballers will once again star for Victorian Netball League championship teams in season 2024. After two seasons with London Pulse in the Netball Super League, and two Horsham District League A Grade premierships with Edenhope-Apsley, Sacha McDonald will return to play for the Casey Demons. Fellow Edenhope-Apsley premiership player Lavinia Fox will play for Melbourne University Lightning for the season. Horsham Saints export Maggie Caris will join Fox in the blue and white.
HONOUR: Volleyball Horsham’s Kara Johnson, with Bendigo Volleyball life member Tom Stevens, after receiving the prestigious Maureen Stevens Memorial Trophy at Bendigo’s annual tournament. but not without an almighty fight in a highly-skilled showdown against a young Bibble team full of former state team players. The Horsham women were right in the contest in each set, invariably first to 15, but slight lapses of concentration in the fourth phase of each set let their opponents in each time. In recognition of her efforts throughout the tournament, captain Kara Johnson was awarded the prestigious Maureen Stevens Memorial Trophy for the
most determined player in the division. The award recognises the contribution Maureen Stevens made to women’s volleyball in Bendigo during a 35-year period before she lost her battle with cancer. Always the ultimate competitor, she led teams, caused massive headaches for opposition teams as they played with such grit and determination no matter what stage the game was at. Johnson was recognised for displaying the same qualities.
Squad chance Horsham Saints premiership player Jorja Clode and Horsham Demons’ Eva Manserra were named in a Netball Victoria squad for selection trials in December. The Wimmera Football Netball League representative players were selected after a screening day in Melbourne last week for the 17-and-under squad. They will attend squad selection on December 3 and 10. The final team will be named on January 28.
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FL Wimmera Mallee football umpire Frank Marklew received state recognition for his work mentoring and coaching new umpires.
Marklew won the 2023 AFL Victoria Development Coach of the Year award at a presentation event at Ikon Park, Melbourne. He said it was an honour to be recognised, however he was shocked and humbled when his name was announced at the event. “I knew I was nominated but there’s a lot of umpires across the state who put in hard work, too,” he said. “I have been umpiring for 30 years and next year I am due to clock my 1000th game. “I have been mentoring umpires for many years and in recent years took the development coaching role on. “I have always been willing to help out and teach new umpires the rules and the right way to umpire.” Marklew said he always said, ‘if you respect players, they will respect you’. “I played over 200 games of football and when I retired, umpiring was a way to stay close to the action,” he said. “I have always enjoyed Aussie Rules and to be out on the ground, you have a great view of the game.
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Horsham Saints’ Kingsley Dalgleish takes a catch in front of teammate Chris Sounness during a Horsham Cricket Association C Grade oneday game between the Saints and Homers. Homers’ 6-131 defeated the Saints by six runs under sunny skies on Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran College in Horsham. Homers remain undefeated ahead of its round-four game against fellow unbeaten side Natimuk. Cricket reports, page 45. Picture: KAREN REES
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