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David McMaster and his son Jude check out an alpaca in the livestock pavilion at the Horsham Show. The annual show kicked off on Saturday night and followed into Sunday, attracting a large crowd to view all the rides, displays and attractions. The show culminated with a lively fireworks display on Sunday night. Story, page 3.
BY COLIN MacGILLIVRAY
Former Wimmera footballer Jarrod Berry
has added an AFL premiership medal to his trophy cabinet after his Brisbane Lions overcame the Sydney Swans in Saturday’s grand final.
Berry played a key role in the game, registering 20 disposals, a goal and a goal assist as the Lions won 120-60.
It was a redemption story for the former Horsham Saints junior who said he felt responsible for Brisbane’s 2023 grand final loss to Collingwood, when he gave away a 50-metre penalty that led to a crucial Magpies goal in the dying minutes.
“To have a moment like that in last year’s grand final, and then in this year’s grand final be able to kick a goal, I feel like it’s cleansed me and takes a massive weight off my shoulders,” he told Channel 7 following the game.
“From here I just hope I improve, but that was certainly a factor throughout the year.”
Berry, 26, said his mother Jedda, who died of breast cancer in 2013, remained on his mind dur-
ing the game, especially as he lined up for goal.
“I’ve got a lot of perspective in my life because I lost my mum when I was young and the resilience she taught me is a lesson,” he said.
“I look back on [the 2023 grand final] and I feel like it’s a part of me as a player and a footballer, but I’m much bigger than just a footballer – I’m a person, and I’ve dealt with a lot worse than that. That was able to give me a lot of perspective throughout the week.
“It felt like there was a calming influence on me when I was going back and doing my [goal kicking] routine.
“It’s funny to say, but it felt like mum was there with me and her hand was around my shoulder.
“I didn’t think I was going to miss it at all. When it came off my boot and it was dead straight, I think through my celebration everyone saw how much it meant to me.”
Berry’s family and close friends attended the game, including his father Troy, brothers Tom and Joel, and Horsham friend Ben Lakin.
Mr Lakin celebrated with Berry after the game and said the emotions of the win were evident.
“It was a pretty special moment after falling just short last year. The pressure had probably built up for the boys and there was a release of emotions after getting the job done this time around,” he said.
“He’s a true professional. He wants to strive to be the best and doesn’t want to let his team down. That showed this time around. He played a ripping game and everyone was pretty proud of him.”
Mr Lakin, who befriended Berry when his family moved from Nhill to Horsham during his primary school years, said maintaining local connections was important to Berry.
Mr Lakin joined the three Berry brothers, along with friend Will Robertson, to run from Dadswells Bridge to Horsham last year to raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Mr Lakin said he received numerous messages from Horsham locals asking him to pass their congratulations on to Berry following the Lions’ win.
“We were talking about how much local premierships mean to people, and he’s gone and done
it on the biggest of stages. The whole town is like that. He would’ve been swamped, but even I’ve had a heap of messages from random people throughout the town who didn’t even know him saying how much it meant to them,” Mr Lakin said.
“It’s a pretty special thing. It just shows how good of a family they are and how much they touch the community and the people around them.
“He’s a very humble person and he remembers where he comes from.
“He doesn’t always think the grass is greener and he respects the people who helped him get to where he is today.”
While Berry celebrated the Lions’ win, another Horsham footballer tasted grand final defeat.
Former Horsham Demon Jake Lloyd was one of Sydney’s better players in the grand final, racking up 19 disposals after starting next to Berry on a wing.
It was the fourth grand final defeat for Lloyd, who also played in Sydney’s losing efforts in the 2014, 2016 and 2022 grand finals.
The State Government has announced a $13.28 million package for farmers experiencing drought conditions in southwest Victoria.
Farmers in 11 local government areas of Ararat, West Wimmera, Glenelg, Southern Grampians, Warrnambool, Moyne, Corangamite, Colac Otway, Surf Coast, Pyrenees and Golden Plains will be eligible.
The support includes delivery of onfarm infrastructure grants to increase the region’s resilience into the fu-
ture. Farmers in Victoria’s south west are facing the lowest rainfall on record, impacting stock and harvest and putting pressure on feed and water.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Agriculture Minister Ros Spence announced on Monday the government would invest $12.1 million to help farmers prepare their properties for increasing dry conditions.
Eligible farmers will receive up to $5000 as a co-contribution grant to support water infrastructure upgrades to pipes, tanks, troughs, dams, stock
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containment areas, and grain and fodder storage.
The package also includes a $1.18 million investment in counseling and advice for farmers experiencing financial and emotional distress to help them make informed financial decisions and safeguard their wellbeing.
A dedicated drought regional coordinator will be also appointed. Ms Allan said the support package built on the existing support available for farmers to prepare for and respond to drought, including through provid-
ers such as the National Centre for Farmer Health, farmer workshops and field days.
“Farmers in Victoria’s south west are facing the lowest rainfall on record, and we’re stepping in to support them,” she said.
“Victorians are proud of our worldclass produce, and we’ll always support our world-class producers.”
Ms Spence said the Victorian Budget had invested $59.8 million to help farmers become drought resilient and develop sustainable irrigation prac-
Horsham’s 148th annual show brought more than 6000 people to its two-day event with exhibits from the traditional in the makers’ pavilion, to the novelty of wrestling demonstrations, and monster truck and camel rides.
Horsham Agricultural and Pastoral Show committee member Andrea Cross said the crowd was consistent with that of the past two years.
“We would have had about 1000 people on Saturday night and about 5000 on Sunday –that’s not including the under-fives, as they enter free of charge we don’t record them,” she said.
Mrs Cross said the makers’ pavilion received great feedback.
“It’s really nice to hear, as a lot of work goes into displaying everyone’s crafts, cakes, fruits and flowers,” she said.
“It actually inspired people who haven’t exhibited before to exhibit in the future –since the show, we have been talking about
having a ‘cooking with the show’ event in the lead up to next year’s event to give people an idea of what the judges are looking for.
“People’s inspiration has inspired us –we’re feeling really enthusiastic going into next year.”
Wrestlers from Melbourne and Adelaide captivated audiences on Sunday.
“The wrestling was really well-received by all ages, from toddlers to grandparents, it was entertainment of another level,” Mrs Cross said.
“Monster trucks, along with camel rides, were going all day, and we had a bigger variety of food vans than ever before.”
Mrs Cross said the show was a culmination of trialling and testing ideas across the past five years.
“This year was a culmination of the show being on the Maydale Reserve site – this was the final year where we’ve had things where
we’ve never had things before, since 2017 every corner of our ground has now been trialled and tested,” she said.
“It’s taken us five years to explore all areas of our grounds, so next year with all the research and development we’ve done, we can make a real highlight heading towards our 150th milestone show.
“The show doesn’t just pop up overnight, it takes weeks of volunteer work to set up and pack up – it takes such a team to pull it all together.
“I think on the whole people were happy, there was plenty to keep them entertained, and it was spread across the grounds.
“It’s certainly one of the best shows we’ve put on, and having someone new in Fiona Tracey in the management role, we had fresh ideas, and in the future we will work well together to perfect Horsham’s longestrunning event.”
tices – in addition to supporting them to prepare for future droughts in partnership with the Federal Government through the $20.4 million in the Future Drought Fund.
“I’ve heard directly from farmers in the south west about the impact drought conditions are having on our communities, and this package will drive the long term resilience the south west needs,” she said.
For more information on the Drought Support Package, visit agriculture.vic. gov.au/dryseasons.
The Weekly Advertiser, 1089 3WM and MIXX FM will host a candidates’ forum ahead of the Horsham Rural City Council election.
The forum, starting at 7pm on Monday, will be at Coughlin Park Community Centre, at 14 Hamilton Street, Horsham.
The forum, chaired by The Weekly Advertiser editorial director Lauren Henry, will allow the public to get to know the candidates and decide who they want to vote for.
Ballot packs will be posted to voters from Monday and must be returned by mail by October 25. Results will be declared on November 15.
“Each candidate will have two minutes to introduce themselves, providing a short background on themselves, outlining why they are standing for council, and what are their priorities,” Ms Henry said.
“Then we’ll open it up to the public to ask questions of the candidates. So those people interested in attending should have a think about what they want to ask the candidates.
“We have ran election forums for the state and federal elections before and we feel it’s really important for our community to have the opportunity to hear from the Horsham candidates personally before voting.”
All 15 candidates have been invited: Green Park: Brian Basham, Dean O’Loughlin; Horsham North: Todd Wilson, Claudia Haenel, Kathy Ross; May Park: Les Power, Cam McDonald; Oatlands: Angela Munn, Dylan Hesselberg, David Bowe; Pine Lake: Michael Bond, Ian Ross, Toby Haynes; Kalimna ward: Rebecca Sluggett; Wyn Wyn: Brian Klowss. The forum, a free, general admission, seated event, will also be live streamed via The Weekly Advertiser’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/weeklyadvertiser. For profiles on Horsham and Ararat candidates, see pages 20-23.
• A ‘Meet the candidates session’ will be at Horsham RSL on Thursday at 8pm. The forum and meet-and-greet session will be moderated by Di Trotter.
The Weekly Advertiser has been named a finalist for Media Outlet of the Year at the Rural Press Club of Victoria awards. Other finalists are ABC Gippsland, Loddon Herald, The Courier and Warrnambool Standard. The Rural Press Club of Victoria, RPCV, host the Rural and Regional Journalism and Photography Awards each year, celebrating the important role local media plays in their communities.
RPCV president Bryce Eishold said there had been some big changes implemented in the awards program since 2023, and early feedback from judges indicated some formidable entries this year.
Winners will be announced at an awards night in Bendigo, continuing the club’s commitment to hosting the awards in regional Victoria.
BY BRONWYN HASTINGS
Dingoes and wild dogs continue to be protected in Victoria’s northwest, as the State Government invests a further $2-million to support farmers to adopt non-lethal management strategies and monitoring the area’s critically low population.
The new support package announced last week will fund trials, research and on-ground advice on non-lethal management strategies that minimise the risk of livestock predation in the northwest –building on the work already underway as part of the $550,000 North West Vertebrate Pest Management program announced in March this year.
The remaking of the dingo unprotection order follows a review of dingo conservation and management with feedback from traditional owners, farmers and landholders, alongside scientific research.
More than 500 Victorian livestock producers responded to Agriculture Victoria’s livestock predation survey issued in July, providing information about the levels and frequency of livestock attacks on their properties, effectiveness of control methods and the impact of livestock predation on farmers and their communities.
Of the 500 survey respondents, about 72 per cent were located in eastern Victoria, and three per cent in the northwest.
The survey showed that livestock predation is an ongoing concern to sheep farmers whose properties border public land.
Eighty four per cent of producers said they were using a mix of lethal and nonlethal control methods to manage predation with the most common forms of control methods being shooting, 1080 ground baiting, trapping, farm hygiene, exclusion fencing and guardian animals.
The unprotection order will continue in northeast and eastern Victoria, where the
control of dingoes on private land and along public land boundaries is permitted until January 1, 2028.
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos, who announced the continuation of the orders with Agriculture Minister Ros Spence, said they were achieving balance.
“We are striking the right balance between protecting our vulnerable dingo populations while giving farmers the ability to protect their livestock,” he said.
“We will regularly engage to ensure settings continue to achieve this balance.
“We’re supporting traditional owners to care for country – and providing more resources to analyse statewide dingo population trends and effective conservation management measures.”
Lawloit’s Alan Bennett, who has property on Murrayville Road, bordering the Big Desert, said the wild dog protection order had been an ‘ongoing saga’ since March.
“It had a massive impact, starting right at the time when we were getting dog attacks,” he said.
“We have probably lost 100 sheep since March, we could have lost thousands, so we don’t know what the true impact could have been.
“We are waiting on contractors to put exclusion fences up, but that just moves the problem – they just pop out somewhere else, at neighbouring properties or on open land.”
Mr Bennett said accredited trappers were used to control wild dogs on his property prior to the protection order.
“The control program was very specific, it takes generations – decades – to learn the skills to trap wild dogs. They don’t lure them with baits or use poison, they set the traps up and to get the dogs to walk over them.
“The State Government said predation numbers are very low, about nine or 10 a year, and that’s true because we’ve had
Police are treating a car fire at Kalkee on Thursday morning as suspicious.
Firefighters from Dimboola and North Wimmera were called to extinguish the car at 6.15am. There were no occupants.
The circumstances surrounding the fire are yet to be determined – anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Wimmera people have an opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading rural mental health specialists at St Arnaud on Sunday.
Known as ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’, Warren Davies describes himself as a husband, father of five, son, brother, mate and a ‘normal bloke down the road’.
His keynote discussion topics focus on resilience, persistence, determination, leadership and wellbeing.
Mr Davies will speak at St Arnaud Sporting Club from 2pm, which coincides with the annual St Arnaud Agricultural Show.
Mr Davies’ presentation is free and includes afternoon tea. Northern Grampians Shire Council has organised the event
an active and specific management plan. Wild dogs are coming onto our properties looking for water, but because the season has been dry, they’re going to hang around, and they will learn they can eat sheep.
“We’re not against protecting them in the Big Desert, but they’re suggesting population is low, but their estimates are between 40 and 230, and they’re working off the low number to justify this decision.
“Their research is very limited across the 700,000 hectares, they need more time and more cameras to be able to do more homework on numbers.”
Mr Bennett said he was happy for the unprotection order to remain in the east of the state.
“They face way higher issues than we do, their terrain allows bigger populations of wild dogs,” he said.
“But for us, what was an efficient, effective and targeted program has been lost, seemingly to a political decision.
“I think it’s a lose-lose, to be honest, the implications for these dogs wandering from the Big Desert, it’s an open book that could have catastrophic consequences that people just don’t realise yet.”
The Victorian National Parks Association is ‘deeply disappointed’ by the government’s decision to continue culling dingoes in the east and northeast of the state, with parks and nature campaigner Jordan Crook saying dingoes were an important part of Australian ecosystems.
“Continuing to kill them will see the continued decline of our ecosystems,” he said.
“The government must not sit on their hands until 2028 to make a better decision.
“At minimum, a heap more work needs to be done to trial and embed alternative solutions.”
For more details about the order, people can visit wildlife.vic.gov.au, and for farmers’ support visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.
with support from St Arnaud’s Thrive 50-plus Hub and funded by Western Victoria Primary Health Network.
Council chief executive Brent McAlister encouraged people to make the most of the opportunity to learn from Mr Davies, whose message was relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds.
“Warren has a wonderful ability to engage with people from all walks of life. Whether you’re from the country or the city, a small-business owner or leading a large corporation, Warren’s down-to-earth approach means his stories and strategies can benefit all of us,” he said.
People wishing to attend the event can RSVP to Kim Birthisel on 5358 8700 by Saturday.
Upgrades to the National Broadband Network, NBN, fixed wireless network towers at Rupanyup and Murtoa may mean service interruptions for users in coming weeks.
While NBN aims to minimise the impact on people and businesses, there will be outages at times. The upgrades will increase internet speed, and paired with a combined Federal Government and NBN investment of $750-million, expand the NBN footprint by 50 per cent. The tower works will not impact NBN fixed line or NBN Sky Muster satellite services.
For more information and to register for updates, customers are encouraged to visit www.nbnco.com.au/blog/the-nbn-project/ delivering-a-better-broadband-experience-for-the-bush.
National Police Remembrance Day was observed in Horsham on Friday, with officers honouring their fallen colleagues alongside the public in one of 18 services across the state.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said it was a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by thousands of dedicated police who go to work each day to protect others.
“National Police Remembrance Day is an important opportunity for our policing family to pause and pay tribute to the 175 officers who have tragically died in the line of duty,” he said.
“It is also a time to remember Victoria Police colleagues who have lost their lives over the past 12 months through illness or other circumstances.”
The remembrance day is observed across Australia on September 29, but this year, in line with other states and jurisdictions, the
Victorian march and service for National Police Remembrance Day was observed on Friday.
It honours and remembers the officers killed since Victoria Police was established in 1853, including three at Horsham and Nhill.
The first, in 1892, was Sub-Inspector Edward Hall, who was travelling back to Horsham from Warracknabeal with police magistrate James McLuckie when their police-issued horse-drawn buggy overturned when it hit a stump. He sustained chest injuries after he was thrown from the buggy and later died in hospital at the age of 56.
In 1912, Constable Edmund Crimmin was riding his horse along Horsham’s O’Callaghans Parade when he turned to pursue a cyclist who was riding on the footpath. The horse cantered and Const Crimmin was pulled from the saddle and ‘crashed headlong’ to the roadway. He died in hospital the same day.
In 1922, Constable Edward O’Neill was riding across the water reserve at Nhill, west of the golf links, when his horse caught its left fetlock in a hole. Const O’Neill was thrown to the ground, struck in the head by a hoof, and rendered unconscious. He was taken to hospital and operated on, but died more than two weeks later from septic meningitis caused by a compound fracture at the base of the skull.
National Police Remembrance Day coincides with Blue Ribbon Day, an initiative of the Blue Ribbon Foundation, which raises money for new and improved emergency facilities in Victorian public hospitals that are then named in memory of fallen officers.
“We will always value the bravery, service and commitment of members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community,” Comm Patton said.
“They will never be forgotten.”
Donald Mineral Sands will host a series of walk-in information sessions at Donald, Minyip and Rupanyup next week.
People can attend to learn about the project near Minyip by exploring displays, having one-on-one discussions with experts, find out how the project could boost local economy, the project’s environmental management, and take the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback.
The sessions will be at Donald’s Soldiers Memorial Hall from 3pm until 6pm Thursday, October 10, at Minyip Senior Citizens 10am until 1pm and 3pm until 6pm Friday, October 11, and Rupanyup Community Centre 10am until 1pm Saturday, October 12.
WorkSafe will visit Horsham on Friday to deliver information on staying safe on the tools, supporting employers to keep workers safe, and the value of health and safety representatives in the workplace.
The event, during Health and Safety month, will be hosted by former Geelong footballer, commentator Cameron Ling, who has a long association with WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Month.
“Football demands focus and strategy, but safety is key,” he said.
“Every play on the field is about avoiding serious injury and staying in the game.
“Staying current on workplace health and safety knowledge through sessions like this is as critical as knowing the next play. Protecting yourself on the job daily means you can keep doing what you love tomorrow and the next day.”
The event will include breakfast and sessions on local issues, the prevention of workplace harm, time for audience questions, and a light lunch.
For more information or to register visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/ events/hs-month-2024-horsham.
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Be part of the discussion, hear from guest speakers and connect on local issues to make our community stronger.
Membership is free and employers from all sectors across the WSM region are welcome.
The Victorian Government has launched Round 2 of the Tiny Towns program to support local projects in the state’s smallest communities.
The Tiny Towns Fund aims to enhance the quality of life and attract more visitors to towns and communities with a population of up to 5,000 people.
The fund offers grants between $5,000 and $50,000 for projects that deliver infrastructure, facilities, and capability-building projects for our small communities.
The fund is open to applications from incorporated not-for-profit community organisations and Councils.
The second round of the fund is now open and will close on Friday, 25 October, 2024.
Please note that applicants that were successful under Round 1 are ineligible to apply for a project in the same town under Round 2.
Community groups who have a project or activity that involves Council owned land or Crown Land managed by Council will need to have the application auspiced by Council.
The Tiny Town Fund Guidelines also state that Community groups who are not incorporated or do not have an ABN will need to be auspiced by Council.
If you need Council to auspice your organisation for this grant opportunity, the first step is to lodge an expression of interest online with Council by Monday 7 October 2024.
If you have any questions about the EOI process please contact: Mandy Kirsop – Co-ordinator Recreation and Open Space 0408 826 727 Susan Surridge – Co-ordinator Community Relations and Advocacy 53829776.
Please note: the guidelines state that a maximum amount of $50,000 per town will be applied for Round 2 to enable an equitable geographic spread of funding. Council will take this into consideration when agreeing to auspice grant applications.
Title: Butcher
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
Available formats: Book at Goroke Library
Abstract: In this harrowing tale based on historical documents, we follow Dr. Silas Weir, the “Father of Gyno-Psychiatry,” as he rises from obscurity to infamy. After a disastrous procedure, Weir takes a position at the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics, where he practices unchecked for decades, conducting grotesque experiments on neglected women. His ambition grows, fuelled by an obsessive fascination with young Brigit, his primary subject and eventual downfall. Narrated by Weir's eldest son, Butcher uniquely blends fiction and fact, revealing a dark yet compelling story. Why we recommend it: Joyce Carol Oates' writing fully captivated us in this fact-based novel, offering a chilling exploration of medical abuse and the dark side of early psychiatric treatment. JCO does not shy away from the horrific surgical scenes, highlighting the troubling connections between cultural notions of femininity and the patriarchal control over women's bodies and sexuality. A Gothic take on medical history, this gripping narrative explores the disturbing treatment of women labelled as 'mad' through outdated, misogynistic beliefs, offering a fascinating glimpse into women's medicine.
Aussie animals take centre stage this Friday
As part of HRCC's youth activities, the brand new local wildlife education outfit Fair Dinkum Fauna will debut its animals to the public this Friday with a display at the Horsham Botanical Gardens.
Rates first instalment due date passed
If you wish to pay by Instalments and were unable to meet the 30 September due date, please contact Council on 03 5382 9777 to arrange payment of the first instalment, otherwise payment in full will be required by 17 February 2025.
Interest will be applicable after nominated due dates.
A variety of works were carried out last week on Golf Course Road, including resealing, widening and installation of kerb and channel drainage.
This project is intending to improve overall drainage for the area and enhance the driving experience.
Notice to Kalimna and Wyn Wyn Ward voters
At the close of nominations, the Kalimna and Wyn Wyn wards had the same number of candidates as vacancies for this election.
As a result, the candidates have been elected unopposed. Voters enrolled in the Kalimna and Wyn Wyn wards will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.
If you don't know which ward you are enrolled to vote in, you can check the map on the HRCC website or with the QR code.
Next Council Meeting: October 21, 2024 - 5.30pm Horsham Rural City Council: 18 Roberts Avenue Horsham | Postal
Victoria’s largest seniors’ festival returns this October with many opportunities to participate in community events wihin our municipality.
6 October, 2pm - Come and Try Croquet Horsham Croquet Club, William Guilfoyle Drive
9 October, 10am - Maydale Reserve Tour Maydale Reserve, 22 McBride St, Horsham
9 October, 1.30pm - Natimuk Tai Chi Natimuk Gymnastics Club, 1 Sudholz Street
11 October, 10am - Horsham Tai Chi
Hamilton Lamb Hall, 23 Kalkee Rd, Horsham
11 October, 7.30pm - Ballroom Dance Hamilton Lamb Hall, 23 Kalkee Rd, Horsham
14 October, 10am - Honky Tonk Queens Horsham RSL, 36 McLachlan Street, Horsham
15 October, 2pm - Maydale Reserve Tour Maydale Reserve, 22 McBride St, Horsham
16 October, 9am - Walking Group and Morning Tea Horsham Angling Club, Dixon Dr, Horsham
17 October, 9.30am - Horsham Seniors Concert Horsham Church of Christ, 91 River Rd, Horsham
22 October, 10am - High Tea Horsham Neighbourhood House, 13-15 Robin Street
22 October, 7.30pm - Ballroom Dance
Hamilton Lamb Hall, 23 Kalkee Rd, Horsham
23 October, 1.30pm - Silver Strings
Horsham Neighbourhood House, 13-15 Robin Street
24 October, 11am - Share Your Life Stories Horsham Library, 28 McLachlan Street
28 October, 10am - Horsham Tai Chi Hamilton Lamb Hall, 23 Kalkee Rd, Horsham
29 October, 10am - Come and Try the Harp The Station, 16 Pynsent Street, Horsham
Some events may require registration or entry cost. For more information about events, please visit hrcc.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival
Physical copies of the schedule will also be available at Council reception, Horsham Library and Horsham Town Hall.
If you have a question about a particular event, please call (03) 5382 9777.
Quantong Transfer Station permanent change of hours
From Saturday 28 September, the Quantong Transfer Station operating hours on Saturdays will become 9am-1pm on a permanent basis.
| Email: council@hrcc.vic.gov.au | Web: www.hrcc.vic.gov.au
BY COLIN MacGILLIVRAY
Australian coun-
try
music singer-songwriter Sara
Storer will play at Laharum for the first time later this month as part of a tour across regional Victoria.
Storer’s album Silos won an ARIA music award for best country album in 2016, and she has collected 21 Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Storer will be accompanied by her brother Greg Storer, an accomplished musician in his own right, and fiddle player Francis Evans.
She said she was excited to play at Laharum Hall in her first visit to the community.
“Small country towns often miss out on getting to see a lot of live music, because people bypass them because they think they’re too far out of the way,” she said.
“We sing a lot about rural themes and it makes sense to be out there with the kinds
of people and communities we write about.
“It’s a lovely time for a little community to come together, catch up with each other, have a yarn and a drink, and sit and watch the show.
“I think it’s important for communities to have events where you come together and catch up. It’s good for the soul – music is good therapy for everyone.”
Storer described her music as a blend of folk and country that would appeal to all ages.
“If people want to come and sit and listen, that’s what we’re about. There’s not going to be a mosh pit up the front, I’ll put it that way,” she said.
“Greg and I are both storytellers in our songs. We love to have a yarn, tell a few stories and sing some songs.
“I love to write about this country and the people. I love to sing stories about my own personal life – the journey I’ve been on and things that have moved me along the way.
“I love writing about other people as well and getting their stories. When I hear something that moves me I often wonder how it would turn out in a song, so I give it a go.”
Storer encouraged people to attend the show and support live Australian music.
“Playing live music is really joyous. It’s different to recording an album,” she said.
“When you play live music – it’s real, it’s raw, it’s honest and it’s not perfect like what’s on albums. That’s what makes live music so special I think.
“Supporting Aussie musicians is a good thing to be able to do, because without that support we can’t go around and play music.
“It’s great for us as artists, but you’ll also have a great night yourself.”
Storer’s show at Laharum Hall will be at 7pm on October 25. People can find a link to buy tickets on her website at www. sarastorer.com.au.
People are being warned to be on the lookout for snakes as the weather warms up and snakes begin emerging to seek food and mates.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action senior wildlife projects officer Abby Smith said although snakes would try to avoid people, they might still attack.
“Most snakes bites occur when people try to capture or kill them,” she said.
“Snakes may defend themselves if they feel threatened - it’s best to leave them alone.
“People should keep dogs on leads when out walking, and supervise children and pets closely in areas where snakes are known to occur.”
People are reminded to wear long pants and closed shoes, and carry a mobile phone and snake bandage when in the bush; maintain lawns and clean up around dwellings; keep outdoor bird aviaries tidy; if a pet is bitten, seek veterinary attention immediately; and, if someone is bitten, call triple zero immediately. Snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and capturing, harming or killing them is illegal. For essential snake bite first aid information, people can visit www.stjohnvic. com.au/news/snake-bite-firstaid-tips, and for more information, people can call DEECA on 136 186.
Halls Gap’s Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative and Edenhope Apsley Football Club have received grants to fund mental health and wellbeing projects ahead of Mental Health Month observed in October.
Australia Post’s annual community grants program awarded the co-operative $7700 for the Leenyar, Kookoon and Thookay Together Program, which will connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders with young children in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
The project will strengthen cultural connections, pass down knowledge and traditions, and support wellbeing by facilitating group activities, yarning, storytelling, and sharing.
Edenhope Apsley Football and Netball Club was awarded $5182 for its Not Just A Farmer evening, which aims to address mental health challenges in rural communities through an evening celebrating farming life.
The event will feature a film screening, meal, and panel discussion with mental health professionals, and aims to foster connection, support, and open conversations about mental health stigma. The grants program awarded 71 recipients up to $10,000 each this year.
BY BRONWYN HASTINGS
Amateur musical theatre group
Horsham Arts Council will take to the stage for its annual production this week – a family-friendly reinterpretation of Gilbert and Sullivan classic The Pirates of Penzance.
Council secretary and vocal director Faye Johns said the performance presented ‘all sorts of fun and shenanigans’.
“It’s Essgee’s Pirates of Penzance – a comic opera that has been reinterpreted by Australian performer Simon Gallaher to modernise some of the jokes, lyrics and music,” she said.
“It’s about a bunch of pirates who aren’t very good – they don’t want to attack anyone smaller than them because they don’t want to be bullies.
“The antagonist is a pirate apprentice who doesn’t really want to be a pirate. He falls in love with Mabel and looks forward to completing his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but his February 29 birth date complicates things – there’s just all sorts of fun and shenanigans.
“The story is ridiculous, but that’s what makes it so funny.”
Mrs Johns said the council was excited to have a live orchestra for the show.
“We have had live bands every year, but it has been seven years since we had an orchestra. They have been working really hard to create some wonderful music,” she said.
The cast includes Nick Wilson in his first lead role since his performance in Bye Bye Birdie, Elle Teasdale in her first lead role after a minor lead in ‘Annie’, and Belinda Elliott as Ruth the nurse, who has headed many shows in the past.
“There is a cast of about 60 people, including 26 children making up our chorus of the police, in split casts each night,” Mrs Johns said.
“It’s been really good, we have a lot of past performers who have had a break and are back on stage.
“We also have some children involved who will share the stage with their parents, and that’s made it really special.”
Shows are at 2pm and 7.30pm on selected days between October 3 and 12, and tickets are priced from $30 – people can book online at www.horshamtownhall. com.au or at the Horsham Town Hall box office.
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Election time. It doesn’t matter whether it’s federal, state or local government – it’s always an interesting time to see the personality and profiles of the candidates shine through.
I attended a forum in Ararat last week where nine of the 12 candidates in the Ararat Rural City Council elections spoke.
It was interesting to see the different styles of the candidates, their presentations, body language – how they speak is sometimes just as important as what they say.
It was also interesting to see how they answered questions and how transparent they were.
Many people will not have the opportunity to speak to a candidate face-to-face, get to know what they stand for and ask them questions that are important to the community.
That is why attending and engaging in events such as candidate forums is so important.
It gives you the opportunity to see and hear from the people who are going to represent you and your community.
The forum at Ararat involved the public asking candidates who served on the most recent council about specific projects; asking candidates about their political party alliances; where they stand on development and housing matters; their stance on lobbying governments; their vision for tourism, infrastructure in the municipality; and how they would go about attracting and supporting businesses. It’s not just a fact-finding mission – it’s about holding candidates accountable. These candidates will be your future repre-
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sentatives – some already are if they have stood uncontested, meaning they are automatically elected. It’s vital that voters pay attention now – you only have to have lived in a municipality with a dysfunctional council to know how the situation could end up.
Do your homework. Know your candidates. Ask yourself which candidate aligns with your priorities and beliefs.
The perfect way to learn more about candidates is by attending a forum.
The Weekly Advertiser, 3WM and MIXX FM are hosting a forum for Horsham Rural City Council candidates on Monday evening.
The forum, at Coughlin Park Community Centre, starts at 7pm and all interested are invited. Start thinking now about what topics are important to you as there will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the candidates.
All candidates have been invited to attend and we hope the community will support the forum by attending and engaging in an important discussion for the future of Horsham.
And if you can’t make it to the forum, profiles of candidates from Horsham and Ararat appear on pages 20-23 in this week’s edition.
Horsham’s Adam Harrison has applied his knowledge gained through his appliance repair day job to his lifelong artistic touch to produce a series of unique pieces, which are currently on public display.
Harrison finds a variety of unique items made of copper and brass – including car parts, sprinkler heads, firefighting branches, binoculars – and uses rollers and other tools and methods to create texture and shape within each piece.
“It’s just something I started years ago,” he said.
“I had a brass garden tractor with gears on it, and a few little bits of brass laying around.
“I started collecting little bits of old vintage brass and that sort of thing, and when one thing led to another, I decided I would throw a few bits together.”
Harrison enjoyed art, graphics and woodwork while he was at school ‘a few years ago’ and has produced a variety of pieces from different materials.
“I like carving timber sculptures, I’ve always been creative with wood, and I’m also into blacksmithing and bladesmithing, but working with brass is fairly new.”
Harrison said he usually sources items from secondhand dealers and swap meets and likes ‘the old stuff’.
“It seems to be more unique, and it’s just got that aged look to it. A lot of the time it’s been lacquered and coated with
something, but I’ll buff it off and take it back to the old grungy look,” he said.
“I also like the kinetic side of things, the wind-driven, and I want to do water-driven as well, maybe just a pond or solar pump to make something spin.”
Although Harrison has been ‘tinkering’ in this line of art for about six years, he only completed his first piece about 12 months ago.
“I’ve probably got about eight or nine pieces on the go now, I just need to come across
that extra little bit to finish them off, see what comes along to tickle my fancy, and make it all happen,” he said.
Originally, Harrison did not have the intention to sell his works.
“It’s a hobby, something I enjoy doing out in the shed –when I should be fixing up my house,” he said.
“But I have started getting a few and they take up room, so I thought, ‘why not?’.”
Harrison’s works are on display at Horsham’s JRS Workshop at 81 Firebrace Street.
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SpecialistGrampians Health geriatric doctors are helping to improve patient outcomes in Stawell and Horsham through regular visits.
The doctors have visited both towns in the past few months in a service expected to expand further in the future.
Stawell campus acute nurse unit manager Amy Yole said the geriatric service was an example of how Grampians Health could expand services to its regional campuses.
“In the past we would have waited months for this kind of service at Stawell. It used to be on a referral system that we would refer through and then it would be outsourced,” she said.
“For us, this new service has meant better outcomes for all our patients in that category because they are receiving timely care.
“It also supports our Hospital Medical Officers’ team with decision making and diagnostics and that higher level of skilled assessment and medical intervention.”
Ms Yole said the geriatric service was for older patients, but there was no strict criteria.
“Sometimes we get patients a bit younger that might have
early onset dementia or more complex issues so they definitely don’t exclude anyone,” she said.
“They might be just someone who has limited ability to care for themselves at home.
“They can also help give that reassurance to families if needed and help with the more complex cases that might have been delayed prior to us having this service.”
Three Grampians Health geriatricians work on a roster system and a geriatrician registrar visits Stawell and Horsham every week, treating patients with capacity difficulties or cognitive decline.
Ms Yole described the service as ‘a huge win’ for the Stawell and Horsham campuses.
“Our HMOs are learning from the geriatricians because they have this wealth of knowledge and they are supporting them,” she said.
“They are able to have a real complex ward round with these highly skilled clinicians and that is helping them learn as well. The other thing is that by having the geriatricians come up here and learning what Stawell can manage, they can make a firm assessment on which hospital campus is the best for each individual patient.
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“So, in that way they’ve been able to prevent premature transfers or be able to facilitate transfers earlier than they would have been. It’s kind of like having a set of eyes at each campus with that collaborative approach helping to keep people closer to home.
“A lot of our geriatrician reviews in the past would have been by Telehealth and we don’t have to do that anymore, which is also a better outcome.
“Having three sets of medical eyes on a patient as opposed to one set is always a good thing. They also look at their medications in depth and work out how we can best treat the patients.”
Grampians Health chief operating officer Ben Kelly said geriatrician visits highlighted how Grampians Health could deliver specialist care closer to home.
“Specialist support such as the services of geriatricians have been sadly lacking in smaller regional centres,” he said.
“Care closer to home is obviously a key goal for our communities and therefore for our clinical services. The desire to invest in service development opportunities by our clinicians in Stawell and Horsham is a great credit to them.”
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Energy project research produced by independent consultants engaged by Wimmera Southern Mallee Development was presented to about 80 landholders at an energy and agriculture information day last month.
Macquarie University’s Madeline Taylor launched the Justice-Driven AgriWind, JAW, Framework to create shared benefits between agriculture and onshore wind.
“This study combines sociolegal analysis, verified interview data, and comparative case studies to deliver 12 key recommendations for reform, aimed at enhancing synergies between onshore wind and agriculture in the Wimmera Southern Mallee region,” Dr Taylor said.
“One of the most significant findings in this research is the need to fundamentally shift the approach to onshore wind development on agricultural land as demonstrated by interviewee data.
“A new approach is proposed by applying the JAW Framework consisting of four key pillars: distributive justice; procedural justice; recognition justice; and nexus justice, which is incentivising the creation of co-benefits between sectors.”
JMAJ’s Adrian Roles’ report examines the effects of energy infrastructure on agricultural technologies. He tested
two pieces of tractor Global Navigation Satellite Systems, GNSS, as well as mobile phone under 13 transmission lines, ranging from 132kV to 500kV.
“As more renewable energy projects are being constructed on farmland and rural areas, it’s becoming an increasing concern of farmers and business in the rural areas on what effects the infrastructure associated with renewable energy projects may have on agricultural technologies, namely the high voltage transmission lines,” Mr Roles said.
“This is a viable concern as modern farming businesses rely on these technologies to conduct their business and maintain profitability and environmental sustainability.
“This research provides an estimate of the effects of transmission lines on two of the main agricultural technologies employed on today’s modern farming businesses: GNSS and mobile telecommunications.”
Kate Burke from Think Agri and Tayla Blight from Pinion Advisory have delved into the economic impacts on a farm business of being involved or not being involved in a wind energy project. Dr Burke said the project used a combination of interviews, information validation, financial analysis and modelling.
“As the first stage, we interviewed a range of farmers for their perspectives and experi-
ences and then sought information from the wind energy companies to seek clarification of issues raised,” she said.
“To understand the long-term impact analysis, 12-year modelling was conducted using real farm data from the Wimmera. This modelling included seasonal variation. Decision making tools were then developed to farmers can make their own decisions.”
Chris Stallard and Mark Callanan from Amroc Advisory are producing a feasibility report about the impacts of energy infrastructure projects on farming businesses.
Mr Stallard said they have so far interviewed about 50 farmers, with many farmers not satisfied or unsure if they have sufficient public liability coverage in place to host infrastructure or neighbour projects.
Mr Callanan said risks identified by farmers to date included property damage, biosecurity, fire and business interruption.
“Over the next couple of months, we will continue to talk with farmers, as well as energy companies and governments to gather input on concerns and solutions,” he said.
“This will help us shape risk transfer options that are appropriate for farming businesses as part of the feasibility study.”
The reports and presentations can be found at www.wsm.org. au under ‘energy transition’.
CENTENARY CELEBRATION: Wimmera Base Hospital Auxiliary treasurer Elaine Morrison, front left, president Denise Queale and secretary Pat Uytdehaag with other members, who are planning the group’s centenary next year – a fashion parade, afternoon tea and entertainment is scheduled for early September. The volunteer group raises money at its Darlot Street op shop for hospital and health equipment, and resources for Horsham and the wider community. “We have raised $114,452 at the shop in the past 12 months,” Mrs Queale said. “We always welcome people of all ages to volunteer with us, they can call in at the shop and enquire about working at the shop and attending our meetings.” Picture:
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The return of Big Al’s Cabaret raised $7000 for Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids, WACK, and organisers are planning another charity event for July next year.
Performer and organiser Mark ‘Mav’ Cottrill said it was a fantastic night.
“All the bands performed free of charge so we were able to give more to WACK,” he said.
“We are already tossing ideas around for next year’s theme – people are welcome to get in touch with us on our Facebook page if they have any ideas.”
Local bands Limited Edition, Derailed, Fahrenheit and The Last Stand performed at the 1980sthemed event in September.
“It’s a great event, both for its fundraising and for the reinvigoration of live bands in the Wimmera.
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People living with Parkinson’s disease and their supporters raised money and awareness with the annual Walk in the Park at Horsham on September 22.
Bringing together thousands of people in 13 locations across Victoria, the event aims to create a sense of belonging and offer support, while raising money for Fight Parkinson’s research.
Fight Parkinson’s chief executive Emma Collins said Horsham woman Shona Cross, also Wimmera Parkinson’s Peer support Group secretary, had given so much to the Horsham community and beyond.
“This year she headed up our tax appeal and shared her story with all Victorians living with Parkinson’s, rais-
ing over $100,000 in funds,” she said.
Mrs Cross said she has been well supported since her diagnosis.
“I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago and I’ve had really good support from my doctors,” she said.
“Last year I had deep brain stimulation surgery, which involves a lengthy process to get accepted, and 18 months later I’m doing really well.”
Ms Collins said Parkinson’s impacted about 57,000 Victorians.
“It’s the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world,” she said.
“We need greater awareness about the condition in the community and for the people who are impacted by it.
“We have a fantastic peer
support group in Horsham. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition and has a profound impact on people as it progresses over usually a long period of time and increases a person’s disability over that period of time.
“Their need for support and services is really important, so part of the event is also about raising awareness of the services Fight Parkinson’s provides to people living with Parkinson’s in the condition.
“We have a telephone line that supports people five days a week, and we receive about 6000 calls on that line a year.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the community in Horsham to raise that awareness.”
People can find our more or donate to Fight Parkinson’s at www.fightparkinsons.org.au.
EXCITED: Emily Friedrichsen will direct Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s Mamma Mia! production.
Ararat Regional Theatre Society, ARTS, will stage Mamma Mia! next year, under the direction of Emily Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen is known to Wimmera audiences – she directed ARTS’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 2021, and shared the role of the narrator in this year’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Friedrichsen said it was ‘pure enjoyment’ working with ARTS.
“I’ve been lucky enough to be involved with ARTS for a couple of
shows now, including directing and on stage, and it’s just pure enjoyment working with these guys,” she said.
“When the directors of the past few years said they needed a break, I put my hand up straight away.
“I didn’t even know what the show would be for sure, but it didn’t matter.
“Getting to hang out with this group and knowing they supported me was all I needed to say yes.”
Mamma Mia! humorously tells the story of a young woman’s search for her biological father on the eve of her
wedding, on the same Greek island her mother and three men from her mother’s past last visited 20 years earlier.
Mamma Mia! will be staged at Ararat Town Hall in June next year – information on auditions and rehearsals will be released later this year. ARTS continues to rehearse its endof-year production Cruise Club before it is staged in November. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Police detected 112 offences during an ongoing road safety operation across Victoria’s west in September.
Operation West Connect involved highway patrol units enforcing across major arterials in western Victoria targeting high-risk driving behaviour associated with road trauma.
It comes as 211 have died on the state’s roads so far this year, with 53 of those occurring on roads in western Victoria.
Fifteen people have died in the Bendigo, Campaspe, and Macedon Ranges region and a further 14 people in the Ballarat and Moorabool region.
Horsham and Northern Grampians have experienced seven deaths on roads, and there have been five deaths in the Mildura and Swan Hill region.
The Warrnambool and Southern Grampians region and the Geelong and Surf Coast region have both experienced six lives lost this year.
Operation West Connect is an ongoing operation focused on detecting speeding, distracted and impaired drivers.
More than half of offences detected in September were for speeding, with more than 85 per cent of speeding drivers detected between 10 kilometres and 25 kilometres an hour over the speed limit.
Police conducted 363 preliminary breath tests and 70 preliminary oral fluid tests for drugs, detecting four drug driving offences and one drink driving offence.
The total 112 offences detected included 63 speeding offences; 12 defect notices; seven unregistered vehicles; six seatbelt offences; four mobile phone offences; four drug-driving offences from 70 roadside drug tests; three disqualified/suspended and unlicenced drivers; one heavy vehicle offence; one disobey traffic sign; and one drink driving offence from 363 preliminary breath tests.
Western Region Road Policing Inspector Justine Ryan said
police continued to detect too many speeding motorists travelling between 10 and 25 kilometres over the speed limit.
“Speeding continues to be the number one contributing factor to serious injury and fatal collisions, and travelling even just a little bit over the speed limit significantly increases the likelihood of this occurring,” she said.
“This month during Operation West Connect we also saw a higher number of people caught not wearing seatbelts and using their mobile device while driving.
“Slow down, stick to the speed limit, always wear a seatbelt and avoid using a mobile device and becoming distracted while driving – these are fairly simple, but essential actions everyone can take to keep themselves, their loved ones and other road users safe while on the road.”
Operation West Connect will continue across western Victoria – encompassing major arterial roads as far west as the South Australia border.
Vietnam-born Horsham resident Alan Loi has always been a deep thinker – he was writing his own computer programs when dial-up internet was the norm.
He built an online community of thousands of people in the mid-1990s, all like-minded programmers, and had his own web design and search optimisation business.
However, in 2010, all that changed.
Mr Loi acquired a brain injury as a result of a road accident in Melbourne, which affected his memory and cognitive ability.
“They cut into my skull,” he said.
“I’m very lucky, because the frontal lobe was bruised.”
The brain’s frontal lobe is responsible for problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking and regulating emotions.
Mr Loi lost his business as he was no longer able to maintain the cognitive level required.
He moved from Melbourne to Horsham about a year ago, where the night skies are clear and full of constellations – fortuitously complementing his newfound skill of drawing interstellar topographical maps.
He takes photos of the moon, sun, and stars before drawing them in a similar style to topographical maps.
“I just draw in and around, and do the top, of graphical stratospheric maps I suppose – I don’t know what it actually is,” he said.
Mr Loi has a blog – gazalis.xyz/alan-loi – and a YouTube channel, and is in the process of finalising an application to show his work at Horsham Town Hall gallery.
WELLBEING: Ararat West Primary School students Emerson, Oscar, Olive and Charli are encouraging the community to take part in Resilient Ararat’s Stick to It Challenge.
Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network, LLEN, is encouraging Ararat and district residents to take part in Resilient Ararat’s fourth annual Mental Health Month campaign during October.
The Stick to it Challenge commenced yesterday and invites participants to compete with friends, family, colleagues and classmates to complete 31 wellbeing activities and random acts of kindness by the end of the month.
Local students developed the tasks, which are collated on an official Stick to It Challenge sheet.
All students from Resilient Ararat’s cluster schools received a challenge sheet and a set of stickers they can place over tasks as they complete them.
lery TAMA. Ms Moriarty said the challenge was a great way for the community to prioritise mental wellbeing and practice empathy.
each time you complete one of the set tasks.”
Ms Moriarty said participants could choose one task to complete each day.
The Victorian Seniors Festival will be celebrated with entertainment, empowerment and education with a series of events across West Wimmera Shire.
Throughout October, Kaniva, Goroke, Harrow and Edenhope men’s sheds will host events, and West Wimmera Shire Council’s Senior Citizen of the Year will be announced at the October 24 expo.
Harrow’s October 10 event will focus on men’s health, with guest speaker Royal Flying Doctor Service’s David Turnbull, and a barbecue and campfire gathering to foster camaraderie.
The seniors’ expo will be a highlight of the month, featuring presentations on aged care, cyber safety, active living and emergency management, as well as a live performance based on the ‘swinging sixties’ by Wendy Stapleton.
Council chief executive David Bezuidenhout said council was excited to celebrate and support its senior community.
“These events are designed not only to inform but also to connect and empower our seniors,” he said.
“The West Wimmera Seniors Expo is a wonderful opportunity for our seniors to come together, learn, and enjoy themselves in a vibrant and welcoming environment.”
The expo is on Thursday, October 24 at Edenhope and District Community Centre, with tickets available online at bit.ly/WWSCSeniorsExpo.
Central Grampians LLEN executive officer and Resilient Ararat representative Jane Moriarty encouraged community members to participate by collecting a free challenge sheet from Central Grampians LLEN or Ararat Gal-
“This is such a fun activity that absolutely anyone can do. We know that kindness is empathy in action and the Stick to it Challenge is designed to provide the community with really simple ways to practise kindness,” she said.
“Whether you complete the challenge as a family or individually, you will find your mood lifts
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“Place a sticker on your challenge sheet each time you finish a task and see if you can cover all the squares by the end of the month,” she said.
“In addition to spreading kindness throughout the community, you will be building positive habits that you can maintain as ongoing wellbeing strategies long after October has ended.”
Bus bookings are available from several locations: residents in Harrow can book through Harrow Bush Nursing Centre by calling 5588 2000, while Goroke bookings can be made via Goroke Community Health Centre at 5363 2201.
For Kaniva and Apsley, bookings are handled by West Wimmera Shire Council at 13 99 72.
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The Weekly Advertiser invited all 15 Horsham candidates to provide profiles ahead of the local government elections.
Candidates were emailed a questionnaire to fill out, with a 200-word limit, and supply a photo. Some candidates chose to answer the questions while others submitted their candidate statements.
The questions were:
Name:
Municipality/ ward:
Occupation:
Please provide a brief background in the context of why you would make a good councillor? (Suggestions: involvement in community groups/ family ties/ professional skills or qualifications)
Have you stood for/ been on council before? If so, outline details of when?
Please outline your reasons for nominating for council?
Do you have any particular platforms that you are standing for?
Why should people vote for you?
How can voters contact you for more information?
The Weekly Advertiser will continue to publish profiles of candidates in other councils across the region.
Next week, Hindmarsh and Northern Grampians will be featured, followed by West Wimmera and Yarriambiack candidates.
Key voting dates
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Friday, October 25: Voting closes Friday, November 1: All postal votes must be received by noon Friday, November 15: Results declared
Occupation: Broadacre and sheep farmer.
Brief background: I have a great understanding of the local area as l’ve been involved in Natimuk Primary School, Natimuk Lions Club, Natimuk Cemetery Trust, Natimuk Lake Foreshore committee, Natimuk Field and Game Club, Economic and social plan for Natimuk and Horsham Rural City Rural Roads plan.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? No.
Reasons for nominating: I want to bring stability, forward-thinking and economic growth without penalising one sector of our community by responsible spending and decision-making. My time on committees and boards of management have taught me the community must be at the forefront of every decision that is made, because ultimately you have to live with it.
Particular platforms: I believe council should be transparent and open about its decisions and reporting. I also firmly believe the community needs to be at the forefront of every council decision. The community must be consulted and included in the decision-making process. I commit to work with the other six elected representatives, to make Horsham Rural City the place to live, work and do business. We need a cohesive council that makes the best decisions for everyone in the municipality.
Contact: Feel free to give me a call 0428 190 937.
Occupation: Self-employed mental health counsellor; licensee of The Creekside Hotel, Warracknabeal.
Background: I have been coming to Horsham since 1990 as my wife is a local, and her family have been here for generations. In 2016, we made the move back to Horsham permanently. I have over the time volunteered at the cancer centre, worked as a casual in the library, and for the past five years, I had hosted an All Aussie Music radio show on Triple H 96.5FM Horsham and District Community Radio. I hold several academic qualifications and as a small business owner, I understand how difficult the current economic climate is on all of us.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? I ran for council in 2020 and missed out on preferences.
Outline your reasons for nominating: I have a long history in putting the community first. In my younger years growing up in rural NSW, I was an SES volunteer and assisted in teaching and St John’s First Aid. Most of my career has been in the public service, state and federal, and have seen a decline in honest engagement with the community they serve.
Our council is the level of government we are more likely to interact with, and we need to see open and honest engagement with the residents and ratepayers. This, in my opinion, has not happened for years. This needs to change.
Particular platforms: Reviewing the return on investment and the impact of the parking meters; advocating for the whole municipality; development of councillor portfolios so we generate subject matter experts in our council, and providing the community with a contact point to discuss their concerns; placing the community at the forefront of discussion held by council.
Why should people vote for you? I have been a long-standing critic of the last two iterations of council. Through this I have developed a strong understanding of where things need to change to return the community to the forefront of council’s considerations. I want to part of the solution.
Contact: Mob: 0437 327 150; email: contact@brianbasham.com.au; Facebook: Brian Basham’s Horsham Halo.
Occupation: Mum, livestock administrator and hobby farmer. Brief background: My strong history in volunteer community roles and interest in local government allow me to see issues from more than one point of view, and how it is likely to impact the bigger picture. I was part of the community panel that created our current 2041 Community Vision and witnessed the conversations and thought processes that were behind the final document.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? Yes, I unsuccessfully stood in West Wimmera Shire Council in 2016.
Reasons for nominating: Being a councillor would be the ultimate community service role for me. Giving me the opportunity to help the Horsham community decide and direct the future of our home. While providing a space for me to do something I enjoy, while growing as a person. Why should people vote for you? I enjoy meeting people, I have always enjoyed politics, especially local matters and I like bringing ideas and different views together to analyse an issue before deciding on what to do. I genuinely care about what the community wants and will make myself available to people who wish to discuss council matters with me.
Contact: E: rebeccasluggett2024@gmail.com, Facebook or phone 0447 011 676,
Background: As a fifth-generation farmer, I have a deep family connection to Horsham, where my fiancé and I live in Sunnyside and plan to raise our family. Managing our farm has equipped me with the important skills of hard work and commitment, while my ongoing studies of law and accounting provide me with a great knowledge for budgeting and future planning.
Reasons for nominating: My nomination for council grew from frustration with the processes and systems currently in place and the only way to make a change is to get in there and have a go.
Platforms: I would advocate for fully researched, viable projects and a more costeffective delivery of services. I would also like to see council focus on the little things that make our community better, like fixing potholes and unblocking storm water drains. As a councillor I would also commit to attending council meetings and briefings to ensure the voice of my community is heard. It is crucial that council restore trust and respect by successfully engaging with community members for the benefit of Horsham.
Why should people vote for you? A vote for me is a vote for ensuring that council looks after all its community, young or old, urban or rural. No sector is any less deserving than another and I will commit to that because my community matters.
Contact: Phone 0481 81 3400; email: todd4horsham@gmail.com; Facebook: Todd Wilson for Horsham Rural City Council.
Occupation: Director of community services, Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative
Background: At 53 years old, I have lived and worked in our local region for the majority of my life. I am fortunate to have worked in the community development and services sector for many years, predominantly in leadership roles. I love serving people in the community and have done this for most of my life in a variety of roles, both personally and professionally. I have enjoyed a variety of management roles within our local community with Uniting Victoria, Grampians Community Health, and for the past 10 years, with Goolum Goolum. Throughout my career, I have continued to study, holding three separate diplomas in Community Services Management.
I have also had time away from Horsham, pursuing personal and professional goals in the west Melbourne region. During this time, I held leadership roles in community engagement with two different councils – Melton and Maribyrnong city councils. All this experience has given me an applied knowledge of strategic and social wellbeing plans in government and non-government settings.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? No, this is my first time nominating for council.
Reasons for nominating: I believe I really have something to offer, moving forward. I would like to see our council work together with community members, families, businesses and groups to support a connected community environment, creating a safe, livable and vibrant municipality for all local residents.
Particular platforms: Provision of safe, inclusive and accessible social and recreational opportunities is a priority of mine. I believe our municipality is well-positioned to continue to grow infrastructure that creates environments for community and families to gather and interact. I would advocate for a council plan that reflects the needs of a diverse community, providing ongoing opportunities for all community members to ‘stay and play’ locally.
Why should people vote for you? I feel like I am well-known by a lot of locals, and I would like to think that the people that do know me consider me engaging, honest, thoughtful and a good mate. A proud father, partner, family man, and active part of our community, I will advocate for greater access to family friendly recreation and social inclusion opportunities for our local residents. I will offer a fresh approach to the representation of our community, supporting opportunities for greater economical and capital growth for Horsham and surrounds.
Contact: Facebook page: Dean O’Loughlin for Horsham Rural City Council: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565095096476. LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/dean-o-loughlin; PO Box 314, Horsham or call 0437 870 988.
Occupation:
I am currently serving as a councillor while caring for my elderly mother and pursuing a Master of Business Administration. Additionally, I am intern at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand.
Background: With over 20 years experience in business and 13 years in media, I am well-equipped to provide stability, support, and collaboration within a new council.
Reasons for nominating: I ask for your number one vote to ensure that Horsham North receives the dedicated representation it truly deserves. As a third-generation resident of Horsham North, where my mother has lived in our family home for over 60 years, I have a deep connection to this community. I am passionate about Horsham North because it is my birthplace and upbringing.
Why should people vote for you?
Strong representation is essential, and if you vote for me, I will advocate fiercely to prevent increases in residential rates.
Platforms: My priorities include:
1. Economic opportunities to alleviate cost of living burdens
2. Increased housing options
3. More childcare facilities
4. Funding and resources for families and retirees
5. Improved accessibility and connectivity
6. Parks, playgrounds, and meeting places to enhance health, well-being, and safe environments. When Horsham North thrives, the entire Horsham municipality benefits.
Contact: PO Box 766 Horsham 3402; Email: claudiahaenelvote1horsham@ gmail.com; www.facebook.com/councillorclaudiahaenel; www.linkedin.com/in/ councillor-claudia-haenel-horsham-ruralcity-council-1a6b88189.
Occupation: Administration (books, research, funding), general work, home-keeper
Reasons for nominating: With community dissatisfaction being high, I would like to contribute to hopefully a better platform of delivering responsible fiscal management and community involvement with engagement in decisions that affect the people. It would be exciting to be a part of turning our council around, so that other councils can talk about HRCC’s positive performance.
I am independent of political affiliation or any organisation that could influence my decisions. Decisions are always important, especially now there is a ward system to bring forward your ward’s ideas; but we must also take into consideration all wards as we live in a community where our friends and family live in different areas.
In the past I have been involved with different people helping them with their concerns in this ward area. I believe in honesty and truth, that there should be more transparency with council as a public body.
Promises can be ‘cheap’, but are difficult to make ahead of time without knowing the future. We can worry about tomorrow, but tomorrow can bring a whole different scenario, but we can plan to have sound policy and then continue to adapt to the changing times and situations.
Contact: 0429 882 223.
Occupation: I am currently a Victorian Police officer at Horsham Police Station for the past 22 years. Prior to that, I was employed by Victorian Railways/ V-Line at Horsham Railway Station for 25 years.
Brief background: I have lived in different parts of Horsham during the past 49 years.
Other than policing studies, I have obtained an Advanced Diploma of Management from the University of Ballarat and a Diploma of Community Development from RMIT with Grampians Regional Family Violence Regional Action Group. I have volunteered with many and various sporting and community groups at present Radio 3HHH and the Blue Ribbon Foundation. My aim is to continue to see the completion of community projects already started and work with state and federal governments to grow Horsham into a prosperous regional centre of the Wimmera. I will work to improve the quality of education, transport by road, rail and air and our medical facilities and encourage industrial and commercial business to make Horsham their home creating more employment for our residents.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? I have been a councillor for HRCC for that past two terms, I was elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020.
Reasons for nominating: I have nominated again to be, as in past two councils, an independent councillor listening and working with the community to achieve the goals of the majority of people in our community. We talk of being a regional city we need to improve and grow to meet the standards set by other regional cities.
Particular platforms: The platform I stand on is being an honest, transparent community member working to achieve good governance and strong financial management in delivering priorities identified by the majority of our community.
Why should people vote for you? My successful record of my past two terms as a hardworking, extremely positive and transparent councillor is the reason why community members of the May Park Ward should have confidence to vote for me for this term.
Contact: Email: lespower@supernerd.com.au or phone 0419 922 687.
Occupation: Australia Post contractor and part-time farmer.
Brief background: I live in Pine Lake ward and travel the local area each day as part of my job so I have a fairly good idea of what’s going on in the council area. I am not aligned with any political party or self interest groups.
Reasons for nominating: Your councillors should be available and working for you. That is my aim. To do the best I can for this area.
Particular platforms: In the past the local community has not been well-served by its representatives. I seek to change that. My involvement with various sporting clubs and organisations has given me an appreciation of what we have to offer as a region and also what difficulties we are all facing.
Why should people vote for you? I would come into council with no personal agenda or axe to grind except to work with the other elected councillors to get our fair share of government funding and bring vibrancy and life back to the area in consultation with the community. Our council needs to be driven by and accountable to the community.
Contact: I am available during business hours on 0437 428 912 or if you see me down the street, I can usually stop for a chat. So please vote for me.
Occupation: Small business owner/ operator of Grampians Horse Riding Centre for 35 years. Family status: Married to Sandra with three adult children, who all attended Horsham College.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? I have not been a councillor before, so I am not yet institutionalised or prejudiced by ‘the council way’.
Reasons for nominating: I was encouraged to stand by several locals who thought my no-nonsense approach was the right skill set along with other smart, independent community motivated candidates to bring some positive change.
Particular platforms: Issues affecting May Park Ward are gopher access along Natimuk Road, the progression of the skate park master plan. The CBD needs a moratorium on ‘shopping-stopper’ parking meters and crossings. Traders and shoppers need incentives not penalties. The focus of the last council was ‘city to river’ and literally everyone else has missed out, including road repairs. This needs addressing.
Why should people vote for you?
Please vote for a fresh face and new energy. My pledge: I am committed to a four-year term. I will show up and be a fierce advocate and positive contributor to the benefit of all ratepayers. Contact: Call me on 0429 839 255 for more information.
Occupation: Farm manager.
Horsham Rural City Council must improve decision-making by prioritising with sound governance, including cost-benefit analysis, risk management, and meaningful community engagement.
Major projects are being undertaken without these crucial elements; the community must be consulted before significant decisions are made, for example parking meters and wombat crossings, mining at the WIFT.
Our rural roads are in a poor state, gravel roads are not maintained to a safe, drivable standard.
A significant increase in funding needs to address this.
Additionally, our outer communities require better planning and strategies to improve the entire municipality.
Crucial to Horsham is an alternative truck route, to get the heavy trucks out of town to decongest traffic.
I have deep roots in the district where I farm with my wife and raised our family in an isolated corner of HRCC. I was locally educated, studied at Longerenong, and then returned to the family farm with many challenging circumstances. My community involvement includes playing for local football and cricket teams, 19 years in Apex, local churches, 12 years as director on the GHCMA, and past chair of my local Victorian Farmers Federation group. I am currently chair of the Kanagulk Landcare Group and have been an active Country Fire Authority member for 46 years. As a potential second-term councillor, I would like to take HRCC into the next term with my understanding of policy, budgeting and planning processes. I am independent with no political affiliations, and am committed to representing our whole community. Contact: 0409 330 603
Occupation: Retired
Brief background: Horsham has always been my home, and I imagine it always will be. Like many others, I’ve had some adventures in other places, but this is my home, just as it was for my father and grandmother. I have a reasonable understanding of the ebb and flow of our community. With over 15 years of advocacy work, including co-authoring a petition to remove parking meters, securing enhanced safety on Dooen Road, I like common sense and simple solutions, where possible. I have managed people, including staff, and finances. I am keen to be part of a council group that works together to get back to basics, keeping respect, community, inclusion and finances as central themes. I believe that anyone who chooses to participate in council shouldn’t be left behind. Together, we can move forward with a little more kindness and compassion.
Contact: 0493 647 655
Occupation: I’m a civil engineer by profession, currently working in property development for a large not-for-profit organisation aimed at helping individuals in the community.
Brief background: I consider the critical traits of any truly effective councillor to include commitment to community, vision and leadership as well as accessibility/responsiveness.
Although relatively new to this community, I am a big believer in community and pledge my commitment to conducting myself in the best interests of the constituents and the Rural City of Horsham more broadly. Moreover, I demonstrate a track record of bringing people together to find common-ground solutions and I am not afraid to make tough decisions and stand up for what I believe is right for the community. Finally, as any good elected member should, I commit to being an appropriately accessible and responsive councillor, making myself available to meet with residents, attending neighbourhood meetings, and responding promptly to constituent enquiries and concerns. I believe strongly in open and transparent government.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? While I have experience as an employee of the local government sector, this foray into local politics is a first for me.
Reasons for nominating: I have chosen to stand in the upcoming election because I believe council is in need of revitalisation, and I am well suited to represent our community. With a background in public service, strategic leadership and corporate governance, as well as a genuine love for people and community, I am committed to listening attentively to the needs of the community I proudly call home and addressing them with integrity and transparency.
Particular platforms: I don’t. But I hold firm to the view that a council earns its trust, and that in respect to community concerns, ideas and suggestions, nothing at all will ever start out as ‘off the table’ with me.
Why should people vote for you? I believe in the transformative potential of community and consider local politics, when done well, to be a powerful medium capable of cultivating genuine social action that reflects the needs and aspirations of constituents. I am deeply committed to enhancing our local area by ensuring that every voice is not only heard but valued. Contact: Email: dwhesselberg@gmail.com; Phone: 0422 627 707 – please leave a message if no answer and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Occupation: IT Manager at Horsham College
Brief background: My professional background in the corporate arm of Victoria Police, working in the projects division, has equipped me with a strong skill set in strategic planning and project management. The community engagement in my current role at Horsham College and my previous role at Wimmera Lutheran College enables me to stay connected with the community and understand its needs firsthand.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? No.
Reasons for nominating: My motivation to run for council stems from seeing many projects at the council lacking solid direction, devoid of commonsense and missing affected citizen input into them.
Particular platforms: I stand against forced rezoning of the rural areas of our community. I stand against domestic and family violence in any form.
Why should people vote for you? I would be dedicated to representing the interests of the hard-working members of the community, ensuring that their needs are not overlooked. My commitment is to work hard and smart to help our council reach its full potential, fostering efficient and exceptional results for our community.
I am keen to use my experience and enthusiasm to enhance our local government and the quality of life for those that it represents.
Contact: Email Toby4horsham@invisimate. com.
Occupation:
Media consultant and community/youth worker.
Background: I’ve proudly lived in Horsham and Oatlands Ward for over 27 years, actively participating in community initiatives and council matters. My experience has equipped me to advocate effectively on issues like infrastructure, public spaces, health and well-being, etc. Have you stood for/ been on council before? Yes, I’ve served on council – 2020 to 2024.
Reasons for nominating: I’m running to continue making a positive impact through community-first leadership, focusing on practical solutions, transparency, and long-term sustainability. My goal is to empower our community by fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Together, we can build a brighter future.
Particular platforms:
Infrastructure: Action roads, footpaths, and parks etc.
Health services: Advocate for better local healthcare access and services.
Inclusive spaces: Make parks and open spaces accessible and enjoyable for all.
Transparency: Ensure open decision-making that reflects the community’s voice. Why should people vote for you?
You talk, I listen – I’m committed to putting our community first, ensuring transparency, delivering better infrastructure, services and providing practical solutions with inclusive representation for all residents.
Contact: 0457 023 145; email djbowe4u@ gmail.com; www.facebook.com/davidbowe4oatlands
The Weekly Advertiser invited all 12 candidates to provide profiles ahead of the local government elections.
Three candidates Rob Armstrong, Luke Preston, and Peter Joyce did not submit information.
Candidates were emailed a questionnaire to fill out, with a 200-word limit, and supply a photo. Some candidates chose to answer the questions specifically while others submitted their candidate statements.
The questions were:
Name:
Municipality/ ward:
Occupation:
Please provide a brief background in the context of why you would make a good councillor? (Suggestions: involvement in community groups/ family ties/ professional skills or qualifications)
Have you stood for/ been on council before? If so, outline details of when?
Please outline your reasons for nominating for council?
Do you have any particular platforms that you are standing for?
Why should people vote for you?
How can voters contact you for more information?
The Weekly Advertiser will continue to publish profiles of candidates in other councils across the region.
Next week, Hindmarsh and Northern Grampians will be featured, followed by West Wimmera and Yarriambiack candidates.
Monday, October 7: Ballot pack mail-out begins
Friday, October 25: Voting closes at 6pm Friday, November 1: All postal votes must be received by noon
Friday, November 15: All election results declared
I am seeking a third term on Ararat council.
I was a member of the Victoria Police for 29 years, owned the Kinglake West General Store for seven years and worked as a disability support worker, retiring in 2016 following my election to council.
I currently volunteer three days a week at Ararat Neighbourhood House‘s Second Bite food program. I am passionate about helping young people and am a mentor for the L2P Driver program. I am a past president and member of the Rotary Club. I have been active in all parts of the municipality and have supported community projects.
I supported the restructuring of council and, in the past seven budgets, there has been no overall rate rises, no new loans and a current loan debt of under $150,000 coupled with improved services.
I endorse the four current councillors restanding as they have proven to share my vision for the community. I also endorse Teli Kaur as an excellent candidate.
I support appropriate development and increased business activity. Without appropriate development, there will be no population to support the services we have which are the envy of our neighbours. I believe targeted development will mean that Ararat will be the community where people will want to work, live and stay, especially our younger generation who need to see a future for them in Ararat.
With a long history of working in the community sector of the Grampians, Pyrenees, and Central Highlands, as well as raising my daughter nearby in Trawalla, I was privileged to choose Ararat as my permanent home over four years ago. I developed a genuine love for this community over the decades, and my motivation for running for council is to work with the community and other councillors to amplify the voices that so often go unheard.
Working in disability, employment, and with First Nations communities, I firmly believe we need to provide everyone with the same opportunity to prosper. Understanding that everyone has skills worth nourishing is good business sense – focusing on immediate profit over collective wellbeing is short-sighted. We need to provide opportunities that can be accessed by all, to ensure they can thrive in this town for the long run. I would love to see us celebrate our community of First Nations people as the oldest living culture in the world. As a proud Palawa, First Nations woman, I was brought up understanding that inclusivity is part of our culture. We celebrate and value our Elders for the wisdom and knowledge they pass down.
Practical skills that I bring to the table include a proven track record for lobbying various governments to improve outcomes for marginalised individuals and groups. Participation in numerous Royal Commissions and Parliamentary Inquiries, written and verbal. Extensive media exposure. Most importantly, I bring honesty and diplomacy. I am being endorsed by Victorian Socialists because I am tired of the same old recycled systems that clearly are not working for most of us. We need to try something different to combat this high cost of living and housing crisis. I hope to bring this to Ararat at a local level.
My name is Daryl Scherger. If elected, my priority will be a more balanced approach to development with an emphasis on a more liveable community that’s both climate and energy resilient.
I believe Ararat needs more shade trees and parking spaces in busy location like the railway station and schools.
Walking and cycling around Ararat and other townships should be easier and safer with more pedestrian islands and cycling lanes on busy roads.
I will push for traffic lights on High and Albert streets, as well as Lambert and Lowe streets intersections to breakup highway traffic and improve local traffic flows.
The Aradale Nurses Hostel is a large, unused accommodation facility and council should facilitate its refurbishment to provide housing for women fleeing domestic violence and the homeless as well as accommodation for seasonal and short-term workers.
Despite already hosting a number of wind farms and more renewable energy installations planned, energy costs for Ararat Rural City’s residents, businesses and farmers remain too high.
There are a number of Victorian councils facilitating community owned renewable energy projects and I believe Ararat Rural City should actively support a community-owned energy project to help reduce energy costs locally.
Please provide a brief background in the context of why you would make a good councillor: As a business owner I know what it takes to build something from nothing. I know that transparency and being held accountable for my actions on all matters is paramount. As a publican I see day to day the struggles and real issues that people are facing and something has to change.
Have you stood for/ been on council before? If so, outline details of when? No
Outline your reasons for nominating for council: I am running to get back to basics. Roads, Rates and Rubbish. Council members should be advocates for their are municipality, not activists for the leftist propaganda.
Do you have any particular platforms that you are standing for?
Getting back to basics. We need a strong foundation to build a better future.
Why should people vote for you?
To see change, it’s time to vote differently. I will not be bullied or make deals. I will be as public and transparent as possible and call out crap when it’s happening. I am not running to make friends or be liked, I am simply running to get a job done.
How can voters contact you for more information? Email Amanda.l.mead85@gmail.com
Bob Sanders
I am proud to be standing for election as a councillor again for the Ararat Rural City Council, ARCC, and thank the residents for their trust in electing me to represent them for the past four years.
My first term as a councillor has seen many achievements for our local government area with on average zero per cent rate rise over seven years being made possible with no loss of services to our community.
We as councillors created a simple plan to drive the ARCC forward in six key objectives and this has been behind my decision-making at all times.
I am very eager to continue our great work with many ongoing projects that I wish to see completed such as new sporting facilities, new businesses both large and small, Aradale master plan, McDonald Centre redesign, wine discovery centre, new hotel development and the many other opportunities that are available in our beautiful region.
Having served one term as councillor, two years as deputy mayor and currently mayor, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to not only vote for me but consider re-electing my fellow councillors, and elect three new faces in Luke Preston, Teli Kaur and Peter Joyce.
I have been married to Rhonda for 43 years with two children Tahnee and Jayden and two amazing grandchildren Bill and Indra.
Having been an Ararat resident for 68 years. I have nominated again having enjoyed and learnt so much from my previous four years. I feel that there is so much unfinished business to be done.
Our previous council being so proactive and forward-thinking in my opinion has left Ararat Rural City in a tremendous position to move forward.
Our city is certainly heading in the right direction. No rate rises in seven years. We have developers wanting to invest in our city, which means growth.
Our roads are good but could be better which means there is still work to do in that area. More weekend trains coming to get people to and from our city to Melbourne at reasonable times.
Our council and city is financially viable through excellent governance, which I can say in all truthfulness that not many councils can say that.
People who know me know that I am very approachable, extremely community minded, a very good listener and give or get the answers when asked.
There are exciting times ahead for our city moving forward and I cannot wait to be a part of it. All I need now is for people to vote 1 Bill Waterston.
My civic service has a solid foundation in business management, directorship and volunteering for community organisations across our municipality. I understand good local government strategy influences community wellbeing and prosperity, and this motivates me to do my best as your advocate, ambassador, and ally.
I have been privileged to serve Ararat Rural City for two terms driving positive change for the diversity of people who choose to live, learn, work, and play here. First elected in 2016, I was mayor from 2019 for four years and am currently deputy mayor for a second time.
The people of Ararat and our smaller rural communities deserve equitable outcomes from strategic and evidence-based decisions. Our council’s fair and sustainable rating strategy underpins seven years of net zero increase to our rating budget – a result of the respectful team culture I value highly in the chamber. Opportunity comes from stability and integrity, and if re-elected, I will support new councillors to sustain and build on council’s recent gains. I ask you to vote 1 for Jo Armstrong and encourage you to also support Teli Kaur, Peter Joyce and Luke Preston along with current councillors seeking re-election, because succession planning safeguards our community’s progress.
Occupation: Manager at Ararat Neighbourhood House
Provide a brief background in the context of why you would make a good councillor: Mum of two, aged 17 and 6, I’m proud to have called Ararat home for 13 years. After arriving in Australia in 2008 and moving to Ararat in 2011, I worked at Ararat RSL for 11 years before becoming manager of Ararat Neighbourhood House, ANH, in 2022. There, I address community needs, foster connections, and support families. I’m standing for the council to create a more inclusive and thriving Ararat. Under my leadership, ANH won the Best Not-For-Profit Award 2023. Currently completing my Bachelor of Business at Fed Uni. I was encouraged to stand in the elections by existing councillors who value my community dedication
Have you stood for/ been on council before? If so, outline details of when? No, I have not stood for council before.
Outline your reasons for nominating for council: Running a community centre allows me to directly advocate for the needs of our residents. My role provides first-hand experience with community challenges and opportunities, enabling me to bring informed perspectives to council discussions that support the local community.
Do you have any particular platforms that you are standing for? I am deeply connected to the community and honored to serve. If elected, I will ensure that the community’s voice is heard, support local businesses through increased grants and incentives, and organise inclusive events that celebrate our diversity.
Why should people vote for you? I am committed to making Ararat a better place for all. My community involvement, professional experience, accountability, and dedication will make me a strong candidate for council.
How can voters contact you? Voters can contact me via email at teliforararat@gmail.com or through my Facebook page www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565523697239
Fellow Ararat residents I am excited to stand for Ararat Rural City Council.
As a dedicated community member, I will work tirelessly to ensure our region thrives. My vision is for a vibrant, sustainable and connected community, with services supporting well-being and prosperity.
I will focus on:
1. Supporting local businesses and attracting more to come, creating jobs for locals.
2. Enhancing and supporting community facilities.
3. Vibrant cultural events, celebrating our heritage and diversity
4. Protecting our environment and natural assets.
I will engage with residents, listening to concerns and ideas, and collaborate with local organisations. 25 years of experience in public services, businesses and leadership roles.
I possess the skills to effectively represent our community’s interests. I will listen to your concerns, be transparent in my decision-making and collaborate with fellow councillors to achieve the best outcomes for Ararat.
Let’s work together to build a brighter future for Ararat. I would be honoured to earn your vote and serve our community. Voters can contact me on 0418 376 475.
Specific projects in Ararat Rural City, political party alliances, development and housing matters, tourism and infrastructure needs, as well as supporting small businesses were key topics at an election forum in Ararat last week.
The Greater Ararat Business Network and Ararat Advocate staged the forum at the Ararat RSL on October 24, giving ratepayers the chance to question candidates ahead of the local government elections.
Twelve candidates have nominated for seven positions on Ararat Rural City Council.
Nine candidates were present at the forum, with Bill Waterson, Fiona Tipping and Peter Joyce absent.
Rob Armstrong, Peter Beale,
Bob Sanders and Jo Armstrong, who all served on the most recent term of council, attended the forum, along with new candidates Luke Preston, Daryl Scherger, Amanda Mead, Osman Kokcu and Teli Kaur.
Candidates at the forum were given two minutes each to introduce themselves to the public and articulate the policies and ideas they have to improve and grow the municipality.
The forum then opened up to the public to ask questions, with some members of the community quizzing past councillors on specific projects, such as Green Lake, Evans Park and Aradale, and how council went about attracting and supporting businesses. The four councillors presented as a united front with their answers to the public’s questions.
Candidates were also asked about their stance on lobbying governments, their vision for increasing tourism and infrastructure in the municipality, and how they would go about attracting new businesses and supporting existing retailers.
Chaired by Greater Ararat Business Network president Tom Clark, the forum attracted about 50 people. The forum ended on an unusual note with Ms Meade, a publican, telling the audience not to vote for her, but to vote for one of the new candidates who would make changes to the council.
She said she believed council was not going to look outside of the city of Ararat, and didn’t care about the rural areas of the municipality, so there was no point in voting for her.
October 9-13, 2024
Horsham East Rotary
Club is raising money for The Wesley re-open fundraising campaign with its 46th annual Wimmera Art Fair.
The club uses the fair to raise money for Horsham-based groups and charities – so far about $200,000 has supported Horsham’s hospital, town hall and aquatic centre, among others over the years.
Art show chair Peter Robertson said last year’s fair raised about $8000.
“We’re hoping to build on that this year, and we encourage everybody that has even a passing interest in art to come along and have a look,” he said.
“The art fair committee has worked hard to build on last year’s success and this year will see an expanded number of exhibits and diversity of art works from artists in the regional art community.
“Paintings in a variety of mediums remain the cornerstone of the fair – we have some magnificent watercolours, landscapes, portraits, pretty much everything that you think of. It’s quite a diverse range of categories.
“The fair will also feature a
range of photographic exhibits and examples of local pottery.”
Mr Robertson said Where Art Meets Nature chief executive Pippa Mott has accepted an invitation to judge the fair.
Ms Mott is respected in the Australian art scene through her roles at the Woollahra Gallery, Museum of Old and New Art and completing academic training at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.
“Prizes this year will be awarded for best bay in show, best artwork in show, the people’s choice, and in recognition of this growing section of the fair, best photograph in show,”
Mr Robertson said.
Ms Mott will be available to meet with artists immediately after the judging to discuss their works.
Mr Robertson said the show’s sponsors were critical to the success of the fair.
“Our new sponsor, WIM Resource, and all our major sponsors provide practical support and access to resources that allow the club to engage with the region’s art community and promote the event to the community,” he said.
“We also have a raffle, which will support the art fair, giving
people the chance to win a jewellery voucher or a Case IH 12volt children’s tractor and trailer – both valued at $825.
“Tickets are being sold at Horsham Plaza until the opening of the fair and from the door during the week of the fair.
“The event has always been well-supported by the local community and I would encourage everyone to support the event.”
All art works are available to purchase.
“Although entries are closed for this year. For next year’s fair we’ll encourage anyone that’s interested to please get in touch with rotarian Gary Green, and we’ll furnish people the details in an entry form for next year,” Mr Robertson said.
All proceeds from this year’s art fair will support the restoration and re-opening of Horsham’s landmark arts venue.
The fair will open to the public on Wednesday, October 9 at 1pm and close on Sunday, October 13 at 3pm.
Entry is $5, with children entering free of charge.
People can find more information by calling Mr Green or visiting www.facebook.com/ HorshamEastRotaryArtFair.
October 9-13
Dimboola Lions Club has launched a grant scheme, which will fund community projects using the proceeds of its container deposit scheme’s reverse vending machine.
In the first round of grants, community groups can apply for up to $10,000 for projects that will provide tangible benefits to the community, and have specific environmental, social or economic benefits, as well as include recognition of the Dimboola Lions Club contribution.
Club members plan to award recipients of the first round of funding at the Tower Park market on November 9, which will also mark the first year of the Container Deposit Scheme program.
Dimboola Lions Club president Rod McKenzie said the income generated by the container deposit scheme has given the club a new stream of funding.
Mr McKenzie said hundreds of volunteer hours were spend supporting the community through the Lions Club, which would be showcased at the grant presentation – volunteers collect cardboard, paper, Bulka bags, and scrap metal for recycling, as well
as running the Lochiel Driver Reviver program, enabling cool room and barbecue hire, and running the Container Deposit Scheme.
“It is important that we ensure the funds generated by the scheme support projects that benefit the Dimboola community,” – Rod McKenzie.
“Manning the reverse vending machine seven days a week requires volunteers who are prepared to undertake activities such as assisting customers when required, keeping the machine clean, changing over bins and dealing with any faults that occur.”
Mr McKenzie said the Lions Club was also keen to attract more members and volunteers to undertake its activities.
Grant applications are now open and close October 26.
Community groups can contact La Vergne Lehmann via email lavergne.lehmann@hotmail.com for a grant application, or call her on 0408 121 118 for more information.
Grampians Health Edenhope has welcomed a fresh face, with speech pathologist Steph Runciman joining its team.
Ms Runciman is based in Horsham but makes weekly visits to Edenhope, providing paediatric therapy sessions for pre-school children and adult outpatient services. She also assists in the acute hospital ward and the Lakeside Living care facility.
“It’s such diverse work because I’m assessing people across the lifespan,” Ms Runciman said.
“Even within one of those areas, like acute, there is so much variability – you can see stroke victims or trauma patients, people with nasal gastric tubes or accident-acquired brain injuries.”
Ms Runciman began her career as a medical scientist in a pathology lab after completing a degree in biomedical science. But she said while she enjoyed the content of the role, she craved more connection.
“I realised I really wanted a job with a patient focus and that contact with clients every day,” she said.
“Factoring that into what I wanted from a career, I completed my Masters in Speech Pathology. This is exactly where I want to be now.”
Ms Runciman, who grew up in the rural town of Kerang, said she felt at home in Edenhope.
“I understand small communities so I know it will be a really enjoyable place to work and connect with clients,” she said.
Ms Runciman visits Grampians Health Edenhope every Thursday. Referrals are not required.
For more information, or to make an appointment, people can call 5585 9830.
Horsham Rural City Council will receive a cat desexing grant from the State Government to address cat overpopulation and support vulnerable cat owners in desexing their cats.
One of 14 municipalities across the state, council will
receive $25,000 to deliver a trial Targeted Cat Desexing program, which aims to reduce the number of semiowned and disowned cats and kittens in the long-term, encourage semi-owners to take full responsibility for cats they feed, and change com-
munity behaviour to increase full ownership.
The program aims to achieve fewer unwanted litters and reduce the number of cats in shelters or requiring euthanasia.
There are more than 227,000 registered cats and a
substantial number of unregistered, disowned, and feral cats across urban and natural environments.
People with questions about the program or its guidelines can email pet.welfare@agriculture.vic.gov.au.
Donald Mineral Sands (DMS) invites you to our upcoming walk-in sessions. Join us to learn more about the project planned near Minyip and how it can benefit our community.
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Donald Soldiers Memorial Hall, 35 McCulloch Street, Donald Thursday, 10 October: 3pm to 6pm
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Minyip Senior Citizens, 72 Main Street, Minyip Friday, 11 October: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm
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Rupanyup Community Centre, 25 Gibson St, Rupanyup Saturday, 12 October: 10am to 1pm
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KanivaCollege students Evie Hendy and Rebecca Hobbs represented the Wimmera at the state final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking competition at Ballarat.
Competing against nine other students, the students delivered five-minute speeches on ‘the untold story of 9-11’ and ‘the miracle baby’, respectively.
The judges commended the high calibre of the competition and the diverse range of topics covered by the speakers before announcing Monivae College’s Shannon Mhaso as the winner, and Portland Secondary College’s Daisy Bayona the runner-up.
The competition is designed to foster public speaking skills in students aged 12 to 14, and aims to build confidence, communication abili-
ties, and leadership qualities among young people, setting them up for future success.
Wimmera Legacy Junior Public Speaking committee chair Neil Popple thanked the students for representing Wimmera Legacy and thanked June Liddy for her help with the students’ preparing.
“It’s so important that young people can learn to articulate a message in this day and age,” Mr Popple said.
Wimmera Legacy is already preparing for next year’s competition and is calling for interested students from across the Wimmera region to get involved.
Parents and teachers with students keen to participate can speak to their English teacher, or contact Wimmera Legacy on 5382 1543, or email admin@wimmeralegacy.com.au.
TEACHER TIME: A group of pre-service teachers completing a placement in the Wimmera Placement Plus Program – an Education Department initiative to attract teachers to the Wimmera – gathered for a social ‘get-together’ at Dimboola’s Victoria Hotel last month, to share stories and experiences of their teaching practice in the region. Pictured is Wimmera Placement Plus site director Tori McCann, Dylan Wolff, Will Macheda, Eden Agius, Rebekah Furnjanic, Tayla Stielow, Poppy O’Shea, Jemima Clancy, Ashleigh Plumridge, Lauren Howarth, Nicolette de Frietas, Georgia Bower, Elliott Treherne, Katya McGrath, Wimmera Placement Plus site director Cathy van Dyk and Kelsey Donohue.
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JUST DANCE: Competitors in the 16 years and over contemporary solo took to the stage last week. Pictured clockwise from above, Mia Quinlan, of Nerrina; Erica Payne, Drysdale; Layne Frawley, Bakery Hill; Ebony Davidson, Ararat; Isabella Kinnane, Golden Square; and Phoebe Marshall, Alfredton. The annual event saw hundreds of entrants compete in solos, duos, trios and troupes for first, second, and third placings, honourable mentions and adjudicator awards. The nine-day event promotes an enjoyment and love of dance, giving dance students the opportunity to showcase their abilities and receive a critique from professional adjudicators. For
From The Weekly Advertiser archives:
20 years ago: October 7, 2004
Tammy Cross, pictured, opened Sheer Aroma Café at Nexus Youth Centre, Horsham. The menu offered healthy food such as salads and soups, as well as hot and cold drinks, and fresh sandwiches.
10 years ago: Wednesday October 1, 2014
Longerenong College was to proceed with a $4.5-million redevelopment of student accommodation facilities. Works were to include refurbishing 108 single-occupancy student rooms; six rooms to provide disabled access; shared facilities such as bathrooms, kitchenettes and living rooms; replacing the hot water service; upgrading wireless internet; and installing reverse cycle air-conditioners. WorkCo chief executive John Ackland said it had been a five-year journey to secure government funding.
Five years ago: Wednesday October 2, 2019 Wimmera 60 Years of Rock reunion concerts, performances, shows and jam sessions were scheduled for February 7 to 9 the following year. There were three official venues – Horsham Soundshell, Maydale Pavilion and Horsham Performing Arts Centre – with gigs expected to flow into other hotels, clubs, halls and private venues. There were more than 50 musical acts booked to perform.
One year ago: Wednesday October 4, 2023
Dimboola’s Allambi Elderly People’s Home committee was exploring ways to alleviate pressure on the housing market in the town and wider region, after the home’s hostel closed earlier that year. Committee chair Ann Falkingham said although Allambi was traditionally used as an aged care centre, they were enthusiastic about exploring innovative, community-driven models such as co-housing and co-living support initiatives. The committee signed a memorandum of understanding to begin and fund a pre-feasibility study to understand the potential for a redevelopment of the hostel and surrounding land.
1. Born on this day in 1949, is which American photographer, most famous for her work published in Rolling Stone magazine?
2. In a bingo game, which number is represented by the phrase, ‘two little ducks’?
3. What country features a shipwreck on its national flag?
4. What is the process by which some animals produce light called?
5. Tennis star Serena Williams won which major tournament while pregnant with her first child?
6. ‘I know why the caged bird sings’ is an autobiography about the early years of what inspirational African-American writer and poet?
7. What is the most expensive home in the world?
8. What chemical element, with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25 is often found in minerals in combination with iron, is a transition metal and important in the production of stainless steel?
9. Where in the Wimmera have passive-recreation enthusiasts for many years used products known as ‘Hogbacks’?
10. Dying on this day in 2017 at the age of 66, apparently from an accidental overdose, was which American classic rock singer and songwriter whose hits included ‘I won’t back down’?
Answers: 1. Annie Leibovitz. 2. 22. 3. Bermuda. 4. -Biolumines cence. 5. The Australian Open. 6. Maya Angelou. 7. Buckingham Palace. 8. Manganese. 9. Rivers, dams and lakes – a Hogback is a freshwater spinning lure. 10. Tom Petty
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GEMINI: (May 21-June 21)
Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.7.8.9. Lotto Numbers: 3.7.23.35.41.11.
You should be able to relax and forget about problems now as worry could cause you to be ill. Something you worked hard for in the past will now pay dividends significantly.
CANCER: (June 22-July 22)
Lucky Colour: White
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LEO: (July 23-August 22)
Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.22.
Significant changes in your working environment, elevations, and some transfers could affect your position. Most will be gaining, but matters are uneven in personal relationships.
VIRGO: (August 23-September 23)
Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 4.6.23.31.22.29.
You could be waiting for assistance from someone, and this should not be too far away. Your health and vitality will improve, and you could be feeling like a new person very soon.
LIBRA: (September 24-October 23)
Lucky Colour: Mauve
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 9.5.7.3. Lotto Numbers: 7.3.5.42.31.22.
You have learned a lot from your past experiences, and now’s the time to use this knowledge. Many will make a commitment to get engaged or marry now.
SCORPIO: (October 24-November 22)
Lucky Colour: Dark Green
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.3.4.7. Lotto Numbers: 4.6.12..25.42.33.
It’s a perfect time in your love life and some luck in games of chance. This is the time of your life when you should be able to mix with business and pleasurable people simultaneously.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23-December 20)
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 8.7.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 3.5.23.35.7.11.
This is a reasonable period for collecting on the work done in the past and the help you gave to some earlier. Luck should be within financial dealings, but still consult the experts.
CAPRICORN: (December 21-January 19)
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 6.8.3.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.26.45.33.
You might have to make extra effort to get people interested in your ideas. This could also mean more responsibilities for you in the long run. Travel should be successful.
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Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4. Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.42.33.
You could need expert help during this period, but do not let others take over completely – some luck in matters of the heart and love-life.
PISCES: (February 20-March 20)
Lucky Colour: Silver
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6.8.3.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.13.12.24.34.33.
Some new and interesting friendships could be made during this period. Also, permanent commitments for marriage are in the air. Long-distance travel is very much on the agenda, and changing moods could prevail.
General Motors will continue to offer big trucks, despite calls for a rethink on how ‘yank tanks’ – large pick-up trucks and heavy duty commercial vehicles that are remanufactured in Australia – are considered in this market.
In the lead-up to the rollout of the new vehicle emissions scheme from July 1, 2025, politicians and outspoken advocates have discussed the sales of vehicles like the RAM 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and the Chevrolet Silverado.
GM Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala told GoAuto at a recent event the business was simply meeting the demands of what some Australian customers required. The operation recently celebrated the sale of its 10,000th Silverado model in Australia and New Zealand, which Ms Bala described as a ‘huge
milestone’ for the brand and its remanufacturing partner, Walkinshaw.
“I think clearly we’ve seen that there’s a customer want and need for (vehicles like the Silverado 1500 and 2500 HD) based on, you know, some of the figures I mentioned this morning around Silverado truck sales, and how well we’re doing,” she said.
Sales of the Silverado 1500 are up 29 per cent and the 2500 Heavy Duty has risen 16 per cent, year-to-date.
“Obviously, you know, it’s been us and RAM for some time, and now we’ve got F-150 and Tundra coming. So it means that Ford and Toyota recognize that opportunity as well, and that there are customers that want them in respect to safety, and our truck in particular,” she said.
Some of the criticism levelled at large vehicles regards the safety of road users – pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other cars and utes
– given that models like the Silverado 1500 and 2500 are significantly bigger and heavier than many other vehicles on the road.
But Ms Bala said the vehicles were safe – perhaps safer than some smaller rival utes in terms of advanced technology.
“They’re loaded up with all of the safety content, whether it’s the radars, the cameras, the sensors, auto emergency braking, pedestrian detection – all those elements are in there, all the airbags, et cetera,” she said.
“So they still have the highest level of safety content, and we’re bringing everything to market so that we can to keep both those driving the car and occupants in the car and pedestrians and people in other cars as safe as we can.
“From our standpoint, we think we’re doing the right thing, and bringing to market vehicles that customers clearly want.”
Under NVES, GM will be able to offset the
gigantic carbon footprint of its massive trucks with the introduction of Cadillac as a pure electric brand, headlined by the Lyriq five-seat luxury SUV.
“We’re obviously evaluating our portfolio as a whole for GM, Australia, in this instance, specific to NVES,” Ms Bala said.
“We’ve got Cadillac coming, so we’ll be selling EVs, which will help with that as well. It’s not the reason for doing Cadillac. Cadillac’s been in the plan for far longer than we knew about the emission scheme, obviously, but it will help our focus.
The brand has also confirmed it would sell the GMC Yukon Denali SUV in the Australian market in 2025, with the eight-seat family SUV – which measures about 5.3 metres in length, less than most of the HiLux and Rangers on the road – to offer buyers an option that’s a bit more palatable for the sensibilities of some.
The Morrow family is proud to mark a landmark achievement: 50 years in the motor industry!
For half a century, we’ve been committed to delivering top-notch vehicles, unparalleled service, and innovative solutions to keep you on the road with confidence. Join us as we celebrate this golden anniversary, we’re rolling out exclusive deals and exciting giveaways throughout the month. Come by and be part of the celebration! Thank you for being a vital part of our journey.
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PLANT, Jennifer Clare “Jenny”
9/12/44 - 28/9/24 In her 80th year. Late of Stawell, Horsham, Ararat and Templestowe.
Loved and adored wife of Alan for 59 years, precious Mum of Tim and Tiffany, cherished mother-in-law of Inge and Kurt, adored Nana of Tom, Zoe, Emma and Matt. Forever in our hearts
SCHULTZ (nee Schneider), Elaine Elizabeth Of Warracknabeal on September 22nd 2024
Loved Wife of Bill (dec)
Loved Mother of Graeme, Neil, Brian & their Families
The Horsham Fire Brigade acknowledges the recent passings of Judy Jackson and Don Overall
Our thoughts are with their families during this difficult time.
They will be remembered with great respect and gratitude.
KRAUSE, Vincent Edward “Vince”
Passed away on September 27, 2024 aged 80 years.
Dearly loved husband of Maria “Mary”.
Loving father and fatherin-law of Linda & Peter; Amanda & Tony; and Jessica.
Adored Pa to Brandon & Kerri, Josephine & Dakota; Amelia & Tim, and Matthew; Shayla, Aiden and Nate.
Great Pa to Riley, Mia and Rylea.
Forever Loved “Yeah, you too”
WILLIAMS, Lynette
Passed away on September 30, 2024 aged 77 years.
Dearly loved wife of Joseph (dec).
Loving mother and motherin-law of Sharon & Craig; Tania; Matt & Kristy; Michael & Sandi.
Adored Grandma to Ben & Alisha, Jake and Jetta; Jack and Ashlee; and Cassie.
Great Grandma to Xavier and Ella.
Reunited with Joe
CASTLES, Cheryl Heather
The Funeral of Cheryl Heather Castles will leave St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Horsham on Thursday, 3 October 2024 after a service commencing at 2pm for the Horsham Lawn Cemetery.
The service may also be viewed online at horsham. unitingchurch.org.au/watch
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member
KRAUSE, Vincent Edward
The Funeral of Vince Krause will take place at The Graveside, Horsham Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 4 October 2024 commencing at 2pm.
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member
SCHULTZ, (nee Schneider), Elaine Elizabeth
The Funeral of Mrs Elaine Elizabeth Schultz will Leave the Lutheran Church Warracknabeal on Tuesday October 8th, 2024 after a Service commencing at 11am for the Warracknabeal Lawn Cemetery.
W.B. Gardiner & Son Funeral Directors Warracknabeal 0407 340 064
WILLIAMS, Lynette
Please see other later papers and the Wimmera Funerals Facebook page for funeral details.
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Kirsty 12 months ago heaven opened their door,
To find the most beautiful girl they had ever seen before.
There stood a gorgeous girl beneath heaven’s lights, a girl who with just a smile would bright the darkest of nights.
There stood a girl who’s loved and missed more than words could ever say, there stood a girl we would all give anything to have her back even if it was only just for one day.
There stood a girl who gave so much love always so pure and true, there stood a girl so sweet and caring, that girl was you.
Tonight we will all have a few beers, to try and help with our tears.
As we drink them down and quench our thirst, we will look to the stars and shout “we bloody love you Kirt!”
1 Honey Boy and 1 Black Girl Spoodle available now to new Furever Families, both have been raised in a family environment on our farm, socialised with other dogs, cats, horses, live stock and chickens, They love cuddles, walks and time spent with you chilling in front of the fire, microchip 956000016666706/6579578 source# EE223376 $1500 girl $1800 boy Ph 0400035456
3 mini Dachshund x mini Foxy male pups, 3 months, 1 black/ tan 953010006753461, 1 chocolate 95301006753575, source no MB255251 Ph 0400083880
6yr old Fox Terrier, tan and white, desexed male, microchip # 978102100262205, $233 Ph 0429857207
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Budgies , assorted colours $10 each Ph 0417533579
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Kildare Border Collies have a one remaining pure bred black and white female puppy for sale from our current litter at $1650, we have been breeding border collies for over 60 years, our puppies are bred true to type and have calm natures, they make excellent working dogs or family pets, she is 7 weeks of age, has a fun-loving nature and ready to find her forever home, she has been microchipped, vet checked, vaccinated and wormed, source# MB196330, microchip# 985141007722113, Ph Brendan Hogan, or Juls on 0429826899 for further information
Pair of Turks ready to breed, scarlet chested dilute/scarlet chested dilute opaline, incl new nest and carry box, $350 Ph 0492486058 Dimboola Pembroke Corgi Pups, male & females, source# 262769, microchip 953010006873021,
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Spit pigs $140 each, Salami pigs $350 each, extra large Ph 0427361940
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New Age 2013, queen bed, TV, large fridge, microwave, gas/electric hot plates, toilet, shower, washing machine, full annex, sway bars, $45,000 Ph 0427778747
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REDUCED 2011 Pinnacle
camper trailer - full off-road, hard floor, a full canvas annexe, tag hinge towing included, 2 new tyres- spare is brand new, 2 batteries, Anderson plugs for charging batteries are included, 2 power points, light in camper, queen size bed and mattress, new fly screens in windows and doors, 4 burner gas stove, includes 2 gas bottles, 60L water tank, sink with water tap and electric pump to sink and outside tap, carries 2 large fuel containers, portable gas heater, portable toilet with pop-up shower or toilet cubicle, folding camp table, Rego till Sept 2025, U28090 $7,500ono Ph 0429942936
REDUCED 2018 Dingo
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REDUCED 2018 Jayco Swan Camper, hardly used, as new, front & rear double beds, couch & table bed, can sleep 6 easily, battery pack, 4 Burner gas stove & grill, microwave, 3 way fridge, awning, lots of cupboards $20,000ono, Ph 0427467622 Kaniva
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REDUCED MDC Highside Cruiser 2019, 3 Ton McHitch, 110L fridge, excellent condition
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REDUCED Vintage 1964
Viscount Ambassador alumvan, excellent original condition, rewired to 240v, 14f, plus more $7500 ono Ph 0431820493
Toyota Coaster camper , 2 seater, diesel heater, 1hz motor, solar and 12v awning much more $40,000 Ph 0418325662
$76,000 plus Gst Ph
1984 Inter Acco 1830A , 18’ tray with bulk bin and double deck sheep crate, 02697P $16,000 plus Gst Ph 0400603022
2022 Mahindra 6110, 6 HP, front end loader, 4 in 1 bucket, FWA, a/c cab, balance of new warranty, 368 hrs on clock
$45,800 Ph 0428349401
4080 Tractor, 3pl, GC $11,000 Ph 0419389693
Brandt 46’ auger, 8” super charge, new battery, new motor 3rd wheel drive $14,000 plus Gst Ph 0400603022
CAT , 955 K traxcavator
DROTT, ROPS, strong double ripper, GP bucket, D330T motor $35,000 plus Gst Ph 0400603022
Cox ride on lawn mower $900 Ph 0407285097
REDUCED Versatile 555
Tractor, good working order
$15,000 ono Ph 0493394223
Tractor Tyre , 1/2 the new price, 16.9 x 28, near new Ph 0353870522 AH or 0413073478
Tradesman trailer, off road $4500 Ph 0407285097
Trailing Grain Feeder, with canopy, good condition, $1100 Ph 0400894020
Carryall 6’ x 3’, suit type 1 +
3 3PL $150 Ph 0429491426
New Holland T8 360, 2250 hrs, one owner, non- smoker, never pulled an air-seeder, add blue switched off, linkage, UHF radio, auto steer ready, 50km box, excellent condition, upgraded to articulated, $270,000ono plus Gst $297,000 inc GST Ph 0418504408
1 Bridgestone Turanza Tyre, R35 55 R17, done 10,000kms $50 Ph0428504558
2 hand made Kennett step ladders, 4.2m high Ph 0419359501
4 x Falken 2 65=60R=18, as new $800 Ph 0423967449
4KW 240V Generator , gauges and trolley $650 Ph 0428504558
A livemor electric massage chair and a proflex slider, $1100 ono for both Ph 0494077845
AMC Ride on Mower, latest model, excellent condition $1900ono Ph 0427822909
Craftsmen ZTS700 ride-on zero-turn mower, good condition, 21 hp engine, reconditioned spindle and deck, many hours left in this machine $2850 Ph Eddy 0428922335
Exercise treadmill, Tempo, VGC $200 Ph 0427518053
Fuel tank, 1000ltrs $400 Ph 0419389693
Hot potato mobile van , bought new 2018, never used $980 ono Ph 0432544164
Kuvings whole slow juicer, very good condition, no further use $300 Ph 0408823136
Large collection of Arnott & Anzac tins, old and new, 5 antique plough seats, corner TV cabinet, all negotiable Ph 0427857510
Large quantity of second hand Merbau decking timber, 70mm, GC Ph 0353836242
Pine Posts S/H, good order, $5 each Ph 0429954000
REDUCED Firescreen , 1300mm opening, 1700mm including wings, plus tool set, all in EC $150 Ph 0408504633
Stramit roller door, series A, woodland grey, 3050H x 3000W, brand new, unopened $1,100 Ph 0491033643 Nhill
Stylish vintage 1930’s/1940’s radiogram, in need of restoration $100 ono Ph 0427545424
Sunwagon Food Trailer , fully equipped for electric and gas cooking $16,500 Ph 0437581171
Tradies Trailer enclosed , containing shelving storage, power points $680 ono Ph 0432544164
Wagner fine finish spray gun Ph 0419359501
Mattress $250 , single bed blackwood $250, as new Ph 0437688336
Old wood burning stove, GC, located in Goroke, $500 ono Ph Mick 0400005266
Outdoor spa , sapphire, 5 person $4500 Ph 0407285097
2001 Savage 418 Kestrel SF, reg GG970, exp 18 Sep 2024, 30Hp, 2S Mercury motor, cover and canopy, dunbier gal trailer zeg U57972, exp 18 Sep 2024 all in very good condition
$8250 Ph 0429924704
4.0m Stessl Aluminium
Runabout , on galvanised trailer, 25HP evinrude outboard motor, electric trolling motor, not used over 2 years, trailer reg V82175, boat reg DT917, serial # 09185405, $4000, Ph 0437899398
Shoprider Allrounder mobility scooter, 2yrs old, EC, hard canopy, weather proof fittings $4200 Ph 0419633821
Dimboola
Walker , 210kg, wider than normal, GC $220 Ph 0423967449
REDUCED BMW RT1200
Solo, 2007, Ex SA Police, GO, HGR, EWS, CC, RW cond, unregistered, service manuals $3000 Ph 0428154961
Yamaha Scooter, excellent condition, 6100km, RWC, 6 months reg, ideal for learner, $1800ono Ph 0408824739
2004 Honda Accord , 3.0L V6 auto, well equipped including sunroof and cruise control, rego til 28/1/25, good tyres, 132,000kms, SQW278 $6999 Ph 0409998004
2006 Nissan Navara 4WD , diesel, dual cab, manual, bull bar, vin# JMICNUD22A0050448, RWC, 200,000km, $8500 Ph 0419821563
2010 Holden Cruze CDX , auto, EC, reg til Jan 25, RWC, its a beauty, 71,XXXkms, YET476, $7200 Ph 0437561900
2011 Holden Commodore VE SV6 II sedan, colour ‘Sizzle’ red, tow bar, tinted windows, reversing camera, bluetooth, EC, 198,XXXkms, YNV016 $10,000 neg Ph Glenn 0447799547
1987 XF Falcon sedan S pack, manual, 5 speed gearbox, power steering. 181,000km, eng JG23HE97665C, $2500 Ph 0428501109
Ford XA 1972 era Panel
Van with rust $1500 neg Ph 0428501109
Ford XF Wagon ,1985 6 cylinder $1000 Ph 0428501109
Mitsubishi Magna Elite sedan, 1990, cruise control, automatic, aircon, excellent condition, unregistered vin 6MMTP4X41LA051102 $3000 negotiable Ph 0428501109
1990 Nissan Patrol GQ 4.2petrol, 12months rego, 654000km, new tyres, JN1OWGY6OA0020221, 1YI5EW $10,000 neg Ph 0428501109
2001 Fairlane Ghia , AU11 series, meteorite colour, QFQ527 $3250 Ph53503220
2011 Nissan Navara 4WD diesel dual cab, manual, canopy, roof rack, tow bar, bull bar, runs well, no longer required, unregistered, no RWC, Vin # MNTVCUD40A0019094, 330,000kms $6500 Ph 0407861009
2013 Holden Cruze SRI, full service history, rego until mid November 2024, RWC, 6 speed automatic, touchscreen, bluetooth, cruise control, reverse sensors, brand new tyres and windscreen, only selling due to upgrade, 203,xxx km, AKH160 $9000 ono Call or text 0438405429
2013 Jeep Compass, reg serviced, suit first car buyer, reg til 7/25, 102,000kms 1PG7RK $8900ono Ph Peter 0428130555
Price reduced to sell Ute
2012 Nissan Navara D40 S6 MY12 RX cab chassis, single cab 2dr, manual, 6sp 4x4, 1222kg 2.5DT, one owner, a 92yo retired farmer who no longer needs the ute, excellent condition, serviced with log book and with RWC, seats have been covered since purchase so “as new”, solid fitted rubber matting in tray, YYU634, $10,000 Ph 0402135520
2004 VY SS Commodore , black, RWC, VGC, YKW598 $16,000 Ph 0400603022
2013 Toyota ATARA , 2.5L sports sedan, auto, RWC, Toyota seat covers, only 2 owners, selling due to downsizing, 127,000kms, $14,000 Ph 0400728252
VW Toureg 2011 180 TDI auto, silver, one owner, good service history, one of few with low range transfer, centre & rear diff locks, no towing done, VGC, new tyres, reg till 2/25, YVD520 $10,500 Ph 0428528990
2003 Landcruiser , auto, factory turbo diesel, lots of accessories, HDJ100, 420,000km $29,500 Ph 0447159379
2015 Nissan Navara, bbar, lbar, snkl, rrak, canopy, T-bar, ebrks, dbats, abags, 6spd man, 9mths reg, RWC, only 118,000kms, ADP699 $23990 Ph 0427423609
2019 Subaru Impreza Hatch back, AWD, glass electric sunroof, safety, comfort, Pearl White, EC, 40,000kms, 1PA8PJ $25000ono Ph 0427822909
2019 Toyota Hybrid Camry SL sedan, with all the luxury features of a top of the range Toyota, pearl white, full service history, RWC, 2AM8IL, $32,250 Ph Eddy 0428922335
2022 Isuzu Dmax X terrain
Valencia orange for sale, 25,318 kms,still under new vehicle warranty until 2028 or 150,000 kms, 7 months rego, RWC, BVI103 $60,000 Ph 0438918240
Mazda BT 50 2021 dual cab, silver, fitted with ARB bull bar, driving lights, ascent canopy, rear step towbar, warranty 4/26, reg til 4/25, 4000kms 1NB5DX $48,500 Ph 0428528990
Nissan Navarra , STX 4x4 2017, RWC, registered until July 2025, full leather seats, keyless entry, front heated seats, dual battery (in canopy), catch can, electronic breaks, small light bar, canopy airbags, 2” lift, dual Anderson plugs, tow bar, single owned, regularly serviced, regrettable sale, never had an issue with the car, 86,400kms, $39,500 Ph 0413992594
Toyota Hilux 2022, 4 wheel drive, auto, diesel, new tyres, warranty, immaculate condition, 48,747kms, 1NV4FU $42,390 plus Gst Ph 0427858264
2BR unit for rent - Kaniva, suit professional or retiree with good history, quality rental, excellent brick unit, single garage, 2BR with BIR, walk in shower, neutral decor, open plan living kitchen with dishwasher, lounge, split system, secure backyard, $1256 p/month, bond req Ph 0419546410
Palm tree for removal, free, located Goroke Ph Mick 0400005266
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Leave your old newspapers and catalogues out for residential kerbside pick-up within the Horsham township.
UNSCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING
Council wish to advise that an Unscheduled Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 October at 6pm The meeting has been called to consider Council’s Annual Report 2023-2024.
The meeting will be livestreamed via the Ararat Rural City Council Facebook page, with agenda and meeting minutes available to view on Council’s site at ararat.vic.gov.au/council/council-meetings/2024council-meetings.
Dr Tim Harrison Chief Executive Officer
Current Employment Opportunities:
- Wimmera Support Jobs (Private + NDIS)
- Private cleaning (Local porperties: From showcasing properties to squalor & lovely Airbnb’s)
- SW Cleaning Roles
- Support Worker/s for Personal Assistance work & NDIS shifts.
- Social support, daily living, advocating and multi tasking capacities.
- Require a reliable car; to take participants and locals to appointments, shopping and community inclusion activities.
- Most shifts between 9-3 Weekdays & potential SIL shifts.
- Experience within the disability field preferable.
- Basic computer knowledge preferable.
- Good communication skills.
- Legible writing that’s impartial and accurate.
- Seeking a mature aged person that has people skills and the willingness to learn.
- Pay is casual rates & above award, evaluated on your qualifications, experience and training required.
Send your application letter, an “About you” any certificates & resume to either: wimcollkaro@gmail.com wimcollfelesha@gmail.com
For any questions, please text: 0422 346 916
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the largest and most diverse companies in the region. This is an outstanding opportunity for a committed and experienced workshop service manager to manage our busy workshop in a great environment.
CHS Trucks (Bigham Truck Repairs) provides continual improvement in the form of training, equipment and workplace satisfaction.
Applicants must cover the following criteria:
• Certificate 3 heavy diesel
• A highly motivated individual who is honest and reliable
• Exhibits excellent work ethic
• Sound computer knowledge and willingness to learn
• Car license/HR license is desirable
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Monitor and assist with all duties required in the workshop
• Working with Large Vehicles / Trucks & Trailers
• Schedule and distribute work orders
• Maintain, service and repair heavy vehicles as per the daily requirements
• Diagnose/fault-find breakdowns
• Perform inspections and assessments on vehicles and complete relevant documentation
• Setting and obtaining business productivity goals
• Monitoring and managing quality standards and adhering to policies and procedure
• Monitoring and managing our commitment to safety
• Working with clients to achieve the best possible solutions
Benefits: • Enjoyable and supportive work environment • Career development and ongoing training
working arrangements
bonuses
BY BRONWYN HASTINGS
The 2024-25 Central Wimmera Tennis Association’s senior season begins on Saturday, with four divisions taking to the court.
Last season’s pennant premiership team Horsham Lawn – who beat Central Park in a four-set victory – has a leisurely start to this season, with a bye in round one.
Drung South will play Kalkee at Drung South, and St Michaels takes on Central Park at St Michaels.
A Special will see Natimuk play Haven at Natimuk, Horsham Lawn Gillespie against Brimpaen at Horsham Lawn, and Homers play Central Park at Homers. Horsham Lawn Thompson has the bye.
A Grade’s Central Park will play St Michaels at Horsham’s Central Park, with Haven taking on Horsham Lawn McGennisken at Haven, and Horsham Lawn O’Connor up against Drung South at Horsham Lawn.
B Special’s Haven will play Laharum at Haven, Horsham Lawn Bardell takes on Natimuk at Horsham Lawn, Horsham Lawn Tigers will play Drung South at Horsham Lawn, while Central Park has the bye.
The seniors’ season of 16 rounds will break after December 21, before resuming on February 1, playing until February 22 before finals kick off. The junior season
begins on Saturday next week October 12, playing 14 rounds for the season.
Junior competitors will break on December 14 and resume on February 1.
Semi-finals will be played on March 1, preliminary finals on March 15, and the grand final on March 22 at Horsham Lawn Tennis Club courts.
The association’s flexible singles competition has opened, and offers people the option to play when and where they and their opponent decide during a four-week period.
Separate to the Saturday competition, players do not need to belong to a club associated with the Central Wimmera Tennis Association, and are graded per standard and not age or gender.
Players need to have a competitive player profile, which can be completed online, and a tennis ID, which can be set up at www. tennis.com.au/competitiveplay/cpp1.
Season two begins October 12 with entries to be received by October 9 – people can register their interest via google form https://forms.gle/oRFJesFoZ9xu3bWn6.
Each season runs for four weeks and costs $5.
People can contact Sandra Casey on 0417 386 135 or email centralwimmerata@ gmail.com for more information.
WINNERS: Billy Hogan, Doug Mitchell, Wayne Gray and Peter Dougherty won Horsham City Bowling Club’s Regional Butchers Grand Final Eve Fours Tournament.
Horsham City Bowling Club hosted its Regional Butchers Grand Final Eve Fours Tournament on Friday.
Competitors played three games of 10 ends to decide the winners.
Only one team won their three
games, and with 80 points, were deemed the winners – Billy Hogan, skip, Doug Mitchell, Wayne Gray and Peter Dougherty. Runners-up were the team of Meryn Bothe, Peter Ross, Lorraine Ross and Govan Bellinger, skip, on 58 points.
City president Colin Morrell said bowlers enjoyed a beautiful 26-degree day and a fast green for the pre-season tournament ahead of Wimmera Bowls Pennant season, which starts on Saturday.
from 6am to 9am
Horsham Golf Croquet members are hosting a come and try day for people who are interesting in trying the sport – the session will begin at 2pm on Sunday at the club, near Horsham’s lawn tennis courts, in conjunction with Seniors’ Week.
Saturday’s event saw David Wortley win division one, with
two games and 20 hoops, followed by runner-up Donna Frost 2/14.
Greg Phillips and Brian Drendel each scored 3/25 to win division two. June Liddy won division three 3/24, Yvonne Warrick was runnerup 2/22.
Marj Weidermann won division one on Thursday with 3/24, followed by Ian Rees 2/21. Sue Nicholls won division two 3/25 with Greg
Phillips the runner-up 1/20. Bev Keogh won division three 2/21, Kerrie Brody was runner-up 2/20.
Fay Pearson won division one on Tuesday September 24 with 2/15, Donna Frost was runner-up 2/14. Greg Phillips won division two 3/23, with Marg Pope the runner-up 2/15. Yvonne Warrick was division three 2/23, with Allan Meyer the runner-up 2/21.
STAR: Charlton
Racing Club president Joe Thompson landed a hometrack training victory last week when two-year-old gelding Alrighty scored impressively on debut with driver Luke Dunn in the sulky. The name Alrighty doesn’t give anything away but iconic racing colours of green with gold stars immediately bring back memories of Marnoo, Ric and Bryan Healy, the Maori Miss dynasty and superstar trotter Maoris Idol. Bryan bred Alrighty from the unraced mare Why Maori, a daughter of the 2004 Inter Dominion Champion Sumthingaboutmaori, who achieved 31 wins, earning $461,499 in prizemoney, and is from a star-studded family. There’s more in the wings with Alrighty’s younger half-brother Hes Runaway Bay another promising superstar.
Picture: CHARLTON HARNESS RACING CLUB
BY COLIN MacGILLIVRAY
Horsham Little Athletics Centre
president Peta Bond is encouraging children of all ages and sporting abilities to give athletics a go at a come-and-try session at Dudley Cornell Park tonight.
The session, which begins at 5.15pm, serves as an introduction to Little Athletics for those interested in learning more about track and field events.
Ms Bond said Little Athletics gave children an excellent grounding in the basics of athletics, teaching them skills that were transferable to other competitions in a supportive environment.
“Athletics is the foundation of all sports. You learn throwing techniques, running techniques, co-ordination, balance,” she said.
“It’s all about trying your hardest, not necessarily being the best.
“When you look at some of the AFL grand finalists on the weekend, Jarrod Berry was a participant here at Horsham Little Athletics. He still holds records here.
“We’ve also got some high-level basketballers who have done Little Aths with us … so even if you’re looking at being a good footballer, netballer or cricketer, Little Aths is a foundation for all sports.”
While former Horsham Demon Jake Lloyd and former Horsham Saint Jarrod Berry squared off in Saturday’s AFL grand final, another Horsham export appeared in South Australian football’s biggest game last month.
Chris Curran earned a South Australian National Football League, SANFL, premiership medal in a thrilling grand final against Norwood on September 21.
The Tigers trailed by as much as 25 points during the third quarter but kicked five goals to two in the final term to win 12.9 (81) to 11.10 (76).
It was Curran’s second premiership with Glenelg after he captained the Tigers to a premiership in 2019, breaking a 33-year drought for the club.
Ms Bond said the Horsham centre had about 130 participants last season, and was hoping that interest in the recent Olympic games would see more children join. “There are opportunities for state and national representation,” she said.
Tonight’s come-and-try session is open to any children under the age of 18.
“Regional relays are coming up. We have some athletes who are representing Victoria, both in Australia and overseas, so there are lots of opportunities for kids to be getting out there.”
The Little Athletics season will run during term four of the 2024 school year and term one of 2025, with a break during the summer holidays.
down your
“If you do that you’re entitled to two free trial nights with Little Athletics.
“Our competition starts at 5.15pm on Wednesday next week, October 9.”
“Anyone is welcome to come along tonight at 5.15pm, and you can register online as a trial athlete through the lavic.com.au webpage,” Ms Bond said.
The win added to an already impressive resume for Curran, who represented South Australia in 2019 and 2021 and was previously named captain of a SANFL team of the year by the Adelaide Advertiser. He finished runner-up in Glenelg’s best and fairest count in 2018 and fourth in 2019.
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of your neck go down your arm and work the muscles of your arm wrist and hand. We check with specific positioning of the neck if we can recreate your sensation. We also check your neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist for jammed and locked up areas which maybe aggravating the nerves or causing the muscles to be tight. Now not only can these locked up areas be causing the problem; it may also be locked up area in your upper back. This is because your neck muscles go down this far and tight upper back can also be restricting neck movement.
As a chiropractor we take into consideration that there are many factors which need addressing and work with our patients to get the best results. You may not need surgery.
BY DAVID BERRY
The future looks bright for Volleyball Horsham’s juniors following medal-winning performances at the Junior Country Championships in Horsham at the weekend.
The highlight was the gold medal win by the association’s under 19 girls, which was closely followed by a silver medal performance by the under 17 girls and boys, and a bronze for an under 15 boys’ team.
An under 19 boys’ team lost their bronze medal match in four tough sets to Sunraysia, while an under 15 girls’ team won the hearts of the competition with their never-say-die attitude, competing out of their division but giving their all, despite not taking a win.
In the under 19 girls’ gold medal match, the Horsham team got off to a great start taking the first set against Mildura Academy, only to see their northern counterparts bounce back and take the second, to level the match at one set a piece.
A change of line-up resulted in a blistering third set, as the Horsham girls blew their opponents off the court 25-7 on the back of strong serving and spiking.
With the finishing line in sight, the instruction was to stay in the moment and play each point one at a time, which the girls did up until the midstage of the set, when Kylie Angue and Paige Hemley combined to bust the set wide open, taking the score from 14-14 to 19-14 in the blink of an eye.
Janay Van Buuren put the icing on the cake with two
strong serves and an opportunistic ace on match-point to take a much-deserved gold.
Team manager Casey Quick said the medal was a result of an all-round team performance.
“All 10 girls contributed to the win throughout the tournament, with each having their moment when called upon,” she said.
“This group has been together for three years now and they have made the gold medal match in all three of those years, defeating Geelong in 2022, losing in five sets to Riddells Creek last year and now a win in 2024.”
Quick pointed out there was tremendous upshot for the girls, with a young under 17 team taking a silver in their first country championships.
“The under 17 girls had two top-age players with eight still eligible for the under 17s in 2025. The under 19 girls had only four top-age players with six still eligible next year, so you can see why there is a level of excitement going forward,” she said.
“We also know there are girls that didn’t play that are more than capable of playing at that level going forward.”
Tournament chair Kara Johnson said the success on the court resulted in Volleyball Horsham for the first time winning the Chairman’s Shield for the most successful association at the event.
“That is vindication for our junior program and something we are proud of,” she said.
At the conclusion of the championships All Star Seven’s were announced for each age group, with eight association members receiving accolades.
In the under 19 girls, Paige Hemley and Sophie Quick were acknowledged, while Jasper Ponseca won best libero in the under 19 boys.
Ilze Van Zyl stood out in the under 17 girls, with Amelia Van Buuren the All Star Seven best libero for U17 girls.
Joel Brilliant was the under 17 boys All Star setter, Jack Kelly the libero, with Luke Brilliant and James Johns in the best seven players – Johns took the overall MVP award in the under 17 boys age group.
To top off a great weekend, Ponseca was acknowledged as the referee of the tournament.
Johnson also heaped praise on the association’s volunteers, who made the event the success off the court that it was.
“Volleyball Horsham is renowned for their volunteer support and are the envy of a lot of country associations because of how lucky we are to be able to stage tournaments like this one and our annual tournament so well,” she said.
“We thank all our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to our association, because without them we wouldn’t get these opportunities.”
The association won’t rest on its laurels as the attention will now turn towards the 29th annual Horsham Open Tournament in November.
Entries are rolling in, with senior teams coming from Adelaide, highlighted by the Torres Strait Island men’s team preparing for their national championships at the end of the year, as well as Victorian volleyball league powerhouse Heidelberg. An under 17 girls team from Central Adelaide Volleyball Club will also participate for the first time.
PEAK PERFORMANCES: Horsham’s under 19 women’s team won the Junior Country Championships. Pictured, top, from left, assistant coach Tamikah Dockrill, team manager Casey Quick, Ella Van Duren, Alex Bebero, Jenel Conteh, Lily Snowden, Clare Whyte, Sophie Quick, Paige Hemley, Kylie Angue, Lucinda Ferguson, Janay Van Buuren, and coach David Berry. Also pictured at the Volleyball Victoria Junior Country Championships in Horsham at the weekend are Horsham players across various age groups, below left Jack Stevens, below right Jasper Ponseca; bottom right, Kirrily Dandy and Ilze Van Zyl, and bottom left, Bonnie Grieger, and bottom left corner, Zane Joseph. Pictures: PAUL
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BY COLIN MacGILLIVRAY
The Horsham Hornets men’s quest to avenge last season’s Country Basketball League south-west division grand final loss to Mount Gambier begins this weekend, with the Hornets set to play Millicent and Ararat in a road double-header.
Returning coach Scott Benbow said the squad had been training strongly in the offseason following its 12-point grand final loss to the Lakers in February.
“They’re very hungry. It’s always hard to lose one, so they’re certainly motivated to try to get it back,” he said.
“We know Mount Gambier is going to be the benchmark again, because they’ve got a great squad.”
The Hornets have lost veteran big man Damien Skurrie to retirement, while their leading scorer in the grand final Matt Brown will also depart after joining the army and Max Bryan will take a year off.
But Benbow said he was confident Horsham could cover the losses.
“A new player to the squad will be Charlie Campbell. He’s a kid from Edenhope who has played Big V basketball down on the Surf Coast, and we’ll look for a few of our younger kids to stand up, like Freddy Frew, Tarkyn Benbow and
Micah Livingstone,” he said. “Charlie will probably play a forward position. He’s not a big kid, but he’s a pretty good athlete. He jumps out of the gym.
“Jono Lovel has also come back into the squad after having a 10year break. He’s been impressive on the court as well.
“Looking at our squad, we’d love to give ourselves a chance to take out the championship again, but there’s going to be some good sides this year.
“First we’ll aim for finals, and then reset and have another go at it.”
The Hornets face a greulling firstup road trip, travelling to Millicent in South Australia to play the Magic at 6pm on Saturday, before heading east to play Ararat in Ararat on Sunday afternoon.
In a further blow, last season’s league-leading scorer Austin Mckenzie will be unavailable for the first two games.
“It’s not an ideal way to start the season, but it is what it is,” Benbow said.
“The first round is always hard because you don’t know who other sides have picked up and what they look like compared to last year.
“Millicent is generally pretty strong, and I just don’t know what Ararat is going to be like.
“I haven’t seen their squad posted
anywhere, but they’re always tough to play against.
“It’s a short season too, only 10 games, so we’ve got to get off to a good start.”
But with Mckenzie, Mitch Martin and Cody Bryan remaining the focal points of the Hornets’ line-up, Benbow said the team was well positioned to remain among the division’s top sides.
“They’re going to be the nucleus of our side and then we’re looking for the young kids to step up, take their opportunities and have a real crack at it this year,” he said.
Horsham will only field a men’s team in this season’s CBL competition after player unavailability made a senior women’s team unviable.
Horsham Amateur Basketball Association president Matt Grace said the association would focus on developing and retaining its juniors, with plans to re-establish a senior women’s side next season.
Ararat Redbacks will also field a men’s team this season, playing a home double-header at Ararat Fitness Centre against Terang Tornadoes at 7pm on Saturday and Horsham at 12.30pm on Sunday.
The Redbacks finished eighth on the ladder last season but were consistently competitive, winning five of their 16 games.
EXCITED: Retired couple Tony and Linda Crapper are looking forward to this weekend’s Arapiles Cycling Event. Tony will ride the 75km circuit with Linda riding her pedal-assisted e-bike along the 20km route.
The annual Arapiles Cycling Event is on again this Saturday, with four circuits on offer to suit any rider.
The community event is not a race, but aims to take in the scenic sights of the Mount Arapiles precinct near Natimuk.
Organisers have arranged 100, 75 and 50-kilometre routes on a marked course that follows sealed roads, avoiding major highways.
Participants can also elect to complete a 20-kilometre route that uses the Arapiles Big Sky Bike Trail.
Riders on the 100km circuit will leave Natimuk at 8am, with the 75km and 50km riders set to depart at 9am and the 20km group leaving at 10am. All riders are expected back in Natimuk at about lunch time.
The event supports charity Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids and is organised
and run by a volunteers. Marshals will be on course to guide cyclists during the day, with rest stops to offer a break and refreshments.
St John Ambulance crews will be on hand, with Parks Victoria, Regional Roads Victoria, Victoria Police, AusCycling and Horsham Rural City Council all supporting the event.
Organisers said they had already received registrations from riders across Victoria, as well as at least one interstate rider from Canberra.
Some participants will use e-bikes, which organisers said had opened up the event to participants of all ages.
More information on the event is available at www.aceride.com.au.
Online entries close at 10pm tomorrow, with cash entries accepted on Saturday morning in Natimuk.
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• Manual picking & harvesting of plants
• Bagging Canola plants in flower
• Cleaning, treating & bagging seed
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• Supervise and monitor pool activities
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• Respond swiftly to on-site emergencies
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• Undertake routine services on light vehicles
• Repair and replace worn/damaged motor parts
• Undertake preventive inspection to identify potential mechanical faults
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Cricket will resume across the Wimmera this month, with Horsham Cricket Association and Grampians Cricket Association preparing to launch their 2024-25 seasons.
A new-look HCA A Grade competition will launch on October 12, with Brim-Kellalac-Sheep Hills providing the talking point of the off-season after departing the WimmeraMallee Cricket Association to join the Horsham competition.
Colts will also play A Grade this season after winning the B Grade one-day grand final in 2023-24, with BlackheathDimboola withdrawing from A Grade to leave the division with nine teams.
First-year HCA president Justtin Combe said the changes had teams excited for the upcoming season.
“It’s been pretty positive. We’ve got two extra teams in A Grade from last season, so that’s a win for us,” he said.
“BKSH wanted to come over to our association for more two-day cricket, because their format over there is only oneday cricket.
“It’s great to have another team join. You’re playing against 11 different blokes you
haven’t played against before and you get to play at a different venue. It’s exciting for everyone I think.”
Combe said the association was still on the lookout for juniors keen to join its under-16, under-14 and under-12 competitions.
He also encouraged people considering umpiring to call him on 0400 810 772.
“More umpires are probably the biggest thing we’re still after, but other than that, there haven’t been too many headaches so far,” he said.
“The draw was also a battle, with a number of grounds being unavailable for the start of the season.
“We’re just keen for the season to get going, really. Everything has been put in place now and all the hard work has been done, now it’s the fun part – turning up and playing.”
Grampians Cricket
Grampians Cricket Association’s 2024-25 season will go ahead as planned, but president Matthew Dean said the competition’s long-term future was still uncertain.
The association hosted a crisis meeting with clubs in July to discuss the viability of the competition. Dean said clubs
were keen to play this season, but with junior numbers still low and only one senior grade, there was no guarantee the association would continue beyond 2025.
“We’ve got six sides in A Grade this year. By all reports everyone is going to field a side, but we could be back having the same meeting at the same time next year with clubs to see where we’re sitting,” he said.
“We’ve asked clubs to think about starting to prepare for either a shift to another league or seeing if their players want to play cricket somewhere else.”
Dean said the association would trial a new schedule for juniors in an attempt to keep them more engaged.
“We’re trying to improve the under-16 competition. They were only playing one-dayers, which are 22 overs, which doesn’t give them much of a format to play a bit of cricket – it’s basically a T20,” he said.
“We’ve shuffled some days around so that they’ll sometimes play on a Friday night and Sunday afternoon to allow them to play 50 per cent one-dayers and 50 per cent two-dayers.”
CLOSURE: Members past and present of Kalimna Park Croquet Club gathered to reminisce at the closing of the 92-year-old club. Life members Elaine Dymke and Ken Bald with president Fay Pearson are pictured with the life members’ cup and remembrance book, which was compiled by Lorraine Bald, at the club’s wind-up lunch. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Horsham Badminton Association is having a free ‘Come And Try’ night on Monday.
The night will be at Horsham College’s Gymnasium, on Baillie Street, beginning from 7pm. Beginners are most welcome and rackets are available.
The weekly spring competition begins the following week on Monday, October 14. It will be a round robin format and people have the flexibility to turn up and just play on the nights that suits.
“We cater for all abilities and have a vast array of ages amongst our members,” Horsham Badminton Association president Luke Dunn said.
“This
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Junior players from across the state competed in Volleyball Victoria Junior Country Championships at Horsham Basketball Stadium over the weekend. Horsham Under 17 player Ilze van Zyl spikes the ball over the net in a game against South Gippsland. Volleyball Horsham’s Under 19 women’s team won gold at the event. Story page 49.
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