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Angling for support BY SARAH MATTHEWS

hile anglers from across Australia are gearing up for Horsham’s iconic fishing contest, event leaders are urging Wimmera residents to support an event that injects thousands of dollars into the region’s economy.

The Weekly Advertiser Horsham Fishing Competition, a highlight on the region’s events calendar each Labour Day long weekend, draws participants from far and wide to compete for glory and a $60,000 prize pool. Event chairperson Adele Rohde said competition organisers were thrilled to attract entrants from Western Australia, South Australia, NSW, Tasmania, Queensland and the Northern Territory for Sunday’s contest, which showcases the Wimmera River. She said, however, entries from Horsham municipality were waning. “Traditionally the ratio had been 60 percent locals and 40 percent other,” she said. “This year we have 370 entries from Horsham and Haven, out of 900. “It’s certainly starting to be a trend of more people travelling from outside the area to compete than locals. “People come from all over the place, even really good fishing places, like Cohuna, near the Murray River. “So the competition is obviously a great drawcard and tourism attraction, but local entries are dropping. “Getting local numbers is what makes the event viable and if the event is going to keep going and keep drawing people in then it does need local support.” Mrs Rohde said she understood the competition was on a long weekend, meaning many residents took an opportunity to travel out of the region to attend other events. “But if you are going to be around and you’re looking for an activity then we encourage you to think about coming down to register,” she said. “And if you’re not interested in fishing on the day but still want something to do, we are welcoming additional helpers. Every bit makes a difference.” About 900 people have signed up for this year’s competition, with entrants picking up stakes – to mark their territory on the day – from Horsham Apex Shed on Satur-

day morning. “Stake pick-up was successful. We got through the majority of the line in 10 to 15 minutes,” Mrs Rohde said. “Entries are probably tracking a little lower this year than last year, but not by a huge amount.” Mrs Rhode said committee members would take registrations up until competition day on Sunday, and on the day from 6am until noon. People can register at the Apex shed today and tomorrow between noon and 6pm, and at Horsham Soundshell from 9am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday. “We do get people sign up the week before, or even the day of, because they’ve been sitting on the fence about it,” Mrs Rohde said. “The weather plays a big role in people’s decisions. We are lucky because the forecast is a positive one.”

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Mrs Rohde said junior entries were up again this year, which she attributed to changes to the competition to entice younger entrants. “That’s where we see Horsham Fishing Competition differentiating itself from other competitions, it has a real family focus,” she said. “We are encouraging young people to get out of the house and do something fun in the great outdoors.” Competition partners Wimmera Landcare and Wimmera Catchment Management Authority will bring back ‘favourite wildlife champion’ Chris Humfrey and his Wild Action Zoo. Humfrey will be at Horsham Showground at 1.30pm, Weir Park at 2pm and present a live show at Horsham Soundshell at 3.30pm. All juniors and tiddlers who catch a fish longer than 30cm will take home a prize. Mrs Rohde said she was proud of the prizes on offer in all categories this year. “We get feedback after each competition and people have said outdoors equipment like camping and fishing equipment is what they are looking for,” she said. “That’s what we’ve worked to put together.” Continued page 3

ROLLING OUT THE WELCOME MAT: Holy Trinity Lutheran College students Monique Shevlin and Stella Schmidt wave in day-one crowds at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days yesterday. Aboard a four-wheel surrey bike, students from the Horsham school pedalled their way around the 16-hectare site to offer patrons and exhibitors cold drinks and refreshments. They will get back into gear today when another full program of events hits the field days as part of its family-focused day. This will include a live stage show from children’s entertainers Mik Maks, Horsham College’s student showcase and a children’s fashion parade. The 2020 Wimmera Machinery Field Days will conclude tomorrow, with an inaugural Wimmera Machinery Field Days Ag Machinery and Equipment Auction in the morning to provide bidders an opportunity to snag a variety of items including sprayers, tractors and harvesters. Story, page 5. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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As the saying often goes, two is better than one, and a new partnership is set to test the theory. Wimmera agricultural businesses Landmark Horsham and Agritech Rural have each bought their knowledge, experience and reputations for quality service to the table while combining forces to create Nutrien Ag Solutions. Landmark boasts a strong reputation as a leading team of rural broadacre cropping and grazing property specialists, while Agritech Rural is a renowned merchandiser and farm service provider. The businesses have united as Nutrien Ag Solutions and will come together under the one umbrella at the former Agritech Rural Horsham location, 18-22 Hamilton Road. Landmark Horsham manager Travis Hair said while the merger essentially meant the end of Landmark and Agritech brands, it marked the beginning of a business that was well-equipped to provide the region’s customers with the best in the industry. “What it essentially means is that we’ve got guys who have been dealing with both

Landmark and Agritech Rural, who will now be dealing together under the new business of Nutrien Ag Solutions,” he said. “So, you’ve had good service at Landmark or good service at Agritech, now you’re having a great service with the two coming together. “We’re going to have the same faces, same service and same quality; our customers will now just be getting the best of both worlds.” Mr Hair and Agritech Rural manager Dean Toet said they were excited to offer their customers expanded resources and a more integrated customer experience. They said the full merger between the two businesses and re-branding process would take place gradually, and anticipated changes would be complete within the year. Mr Toet said in the meantime, customers could expect to receive updates and information about the process, all from the ‘same two local teams they’ve come to know and trust’. “We’ll always focus on the people in our business and our customers – at the end of the day, that’s our priority,” he said.

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Windfall for ‘shovel ready’ projects BY SARAH MATTHEWS

arriambiack Shire residents will welcome a new fuel station, accommodation options and a 24-hour gym by the end of the year thanks to a $1-million Federal Government windfall.

Yarriambiack Shire Council has formally adopted 13 projects under round three of the government’s Drought Community Support Program. The funding boost follows on from an original $1.5-million received in 2016 and an additional $1-million announced during last year’s Federal Election. Yarriambiack mayor Graeme Massey said the municipality’s community action groups had put forward

some great projects, that would not only benefit residents of individual towns, but the wider region. He said the funding-allocation process started in December last year. “We had representatives from action groups in each town meet in Warracknabeal to discuss what funding they wanted for their towns,” he said. “Our priorities were ‘shovel ready’ projects, because to meet funding guidelines, the projects need to be completed by December this year. “There were some really good projects put forward that we couldn’t fund, because they weren’t ready to go and might take at least 18 months to achieve, but they are in the pipeline for the future. “This funding came out of the blue,

because we were still working on projects for round two of the program. “It’s been shared fairly equitably across the shire and will benefit projects in all 12 of our towns.” Cr Massey said councillors met in January to discuss potential projects before formalising their decision at the council’s February meeting. Among the more major allocations were $180,000 to turn the former Hopetoun Power House into accommodation, $120,000 for a new opportunity shop at Woomelang and $101,000 for a new 24-hour fuel container at Minyip. Minyip Progress Association has been raising money for a new fuel station since the town’s last fuel outlet closed in May 2018.

Cr Massey said a $72,000 funding allocation for Warracknabeal stadium would follow on from previous upgrades to the facility, including the stadium floor. “The Warracknabeal gym is a great concept,” he said. “After they upgraded the floor for the basketball side of things, there was a call to try to get a 24-hour gym in the squash courts. That will not only benefit Warracknabeal residents, but people from outside the town as well.” Cr Massey said a project manager had been appointed for each project, with the tender process to start soon. “Now we just have to keep watch for the outcomes,” he said. Successful projects: Beulah, various community projects, $105,000; Brim,

Epic book collection sale to fuel Minyip Late German-born author, composer and poet Homer Rieth has donated his epic library to raise money for the Minyip community he called home for more than 20 years. Dr Rieth, who died on Monday night, has gifted nearly 3000 books and 600 classical records to help raise money for Minyip Progress Association projects, including a petrol station for the town. His personal library will be on sale at Saddler’s Second Chance store in Main Street on the Labour Day long weekend. Sale organiser Keith Daniells said Dr Rieth’s donation was a special one for the town. “He donated his library because he knew he was dying of cancer,” he said. “Sadly, Homer passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday night.” Mr Daniells said Dr Rieth’s collection was a ‘gold mine’ of knowledge for students or academics. “His library covers the arts, philosophy, poetry and history,” he said. “There are reference books, books about Ancient Greece and Rome, to books about religion and ballet. There are some novels in there as well.” Mr Daniells said he had been promoting the sale to bring people to Minyip. “I really hope to attract people from Melbourne and elsewhere to use this sale to come to the region for the long weekend and leave some much-needed cash in the area,” he said.

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TREASURE TROVE: Keith Daniells showcases some of the near 3000 books and 600 classical records from Dr Homer Rieth’s personal library, which have been donated to help raise money for Minyip’s new fuel outlet. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “Through Facebook I’ve been able to contact people to let them know about the sale and that Saddler’s will be open the entire long weekend. “I’ve encouraged them to come up and buy a book, stay overnight and experience rural hospitality. “There are some very expensive books and they will all be available at a good price.” Dr Rieth was born in Stuttgart in 1947, of German and Georgian parents. He came to Australia in 1952, studying at Padua and Assumption

colleges and The University of Melbourne. Dr Rieth has taught Greek and Roman literature and philosophy, English literature and medieval and modern history and tutored in Spain and the United Kingdom. He lectured in Classical Studies in the Greek-Australia Centre at RMIT University and also held the Honorary Chair of the Melbourne Poets Union. His epic poem, Wimmera, spans more than 300 pages. Dr Rieth settled in Minyip in 1999.

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“Homer started a philosophy course in Minyip which was to run for 12 weeks,” Mr Daniells said. “Nine years later the well-regarded and attended course only ceased due to Homer’s ill health.” Dr Rieth’s collection is available for viewing online at beedan.libib. com and people can pre-purchase items by calling Mr Daniells on 0438 817 950. – Sarah Matthews

paving at bowling club and streetscape works, $25,000; Hopetoun Power House, turning the power house into accommodation, $180,000; Lascelles Caravan Park, upgrades, $30,000; Minyip Progress Association, fuel container, $101,000; Murtoa, various community projects, $99,000; Patchewollock, entrance and playground, $65,000; Enterprise Rupanyup, internal supermarket fitout, $90,000; Tempy Recreation Reserve, shade and cricket pitch, $30,000; Warracknabeal stadium, gym and stadium upgrades, $72,000; Warracknabeal toilet and information centre, designs for new facilities, $25,000; Woomelang, new opportunity shop, $120,000; Yapeet camping, install an accommodation cabin, $75,000.

Fishing prizes From page 1 First prize is a Kia Rio S valued at $22,350, second is a boat worth $7890, and third is a $3300 private fishing charter and accommodation voucher. Plenty of prizes are up for grabs in various sections, including kayaks, camping packages, fishing rods and cash. Organisers have revamped a carp competition, introducing five, $500 mystery weight prizes along with cash prizes for the top-three heaviest bags. Mrs Rohde thanked competition sponsors for their support. “So many sponsors generously donate to keep the competition going,” she said. “The competition also generates a lot of money for the region, not only through participants spending money in town, but the running of the event itself. When we need something, from toilets to printing, we always try to use local suppliers where we can.” Mrs Rohde said the Wimmera River was primed for the competition and thanked Wimmera CMA for its ongoing support. She said organisers had received some negative feedback about cutting out a section of river at Riverside. “We knew it wasn’t going to be a popular decision but with fewer contestants and finding it more difficult to resource stewards, we just had to,” she said. “If people are finding it hard to find a camping or fishing spot we ask that they contact the committee and we will see if we can help them.” People can visit horshamfishing comp.com.au or search Horsham Fishing Competition on Facebook for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 4 March 2020

Let’s activate our riverfront Objective 1 of the endorsed City to River Masterplan is to ‘Activate, connect and add value to the (Wimmera) Riverfront Precinct to establish an iconic community, recreation and tourist destination.’ Council, in November last year, approved implementation of the concept and schematic design for riverfront improvements which now commences the exciting phase that will lead to an array of physical improvements along the riverfront. CEO, Sunil Bhalla noted that public submissions to the City to River engagement phase in July/ August last year showed strong support for activating the riverfront precinct and important feedback on what our community want to see in future development of the riverfront. “17% of all survey respondents made specific positive comments about riverfront improvements and a future café. Key themes to enhance the quality

of the riverfront experience were: boardwalks, landscaping, water play areas, playgrounds, shared paths for all ages, indigenous/ cultural facilities and infrastructure to improve access to the water” Mr Bhalla said. Key comments from surveys regarding design detail considerations, included: works to celebrate and enhance the outstanding natural values of the river; upgrades to support major events; public toilets (to modern standards), seating, tables, barbeques and picnic areas spread along the river; signage on the highway directing people to the river precinct; safety enhancements to provide for increased activity and shared access for cars, cyclists and pedestrians; opportunities for more river-based activities; public art being incorporated along the riverfront; and the development of a café to draw the community and visitors to the riverfront.

We are seeking your help A Community Reference Group will be formed to work with Council to develop the detailed concept design for the riverfront. The Community Reference Group will include representatives of key stakeholder groups as well as three community representatives. We are seeking participants across a broad range of ages, cultures and abilities. Applicants must live in the Horsham Rural City municipality, have strong community links and the ability to represent and engage with a broad range of our community. If you are passionate about activating our riverfront – we want you! For further information see the Have Your Say section of Council’s website.

DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION Horsham Rural City Council as the declared waterway manager for Wimmera River within the boundaries of Horsham Rural City, makes the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic). For the purposes of boating activity conducted by Natimuk Lake Water Ski Club, persons and vessels involved in the Pre-Nationals Training Event are exempt from the following requirements: State Rules made under the Marine Act 1988 1. Clause 2(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of a person in the water; 2. Clause 2(c) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 meters of another vessel; 3. Clause 3(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of the water’s edge. Waterway Rules made under the Marine Safety Act 2010 / Marine Act 1988 4. Clause 69.1 of Schedule 69 - 5 knot speed restriction on the Wimmera River; 5. Clause 69.3 of Schedule 69 – No wash zone on the Wimmera river. Subject to the conditions detailed below: • Masters of rescue vessels are only exempt from items 1 to 5 in the above list when undertaking a rescue operation to retrieve persons in distress, provide for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of safety on shore. • Masters of towing vessels are only exempt from items 3 to 5 in the above list when competing in the events. • All participants involved with the event must wear a personal flotation device at all times. • Should vessels or persons not involved with the event enter the exclusion zone area, the event must be stopped until the unauthorised vessel or person moves outside of the zone. • These exemptions apply between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2020 to the persons and vessels participating in a Pre-Nationals Training Event practice sessions and water skiing displays on the Wimmera River at Horsham within the exclusion zone waters, provided the stated safety controls and undertakings detailed in the application form and associated documentation are adhered to.

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The Horsham Rural City Council owns and is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of footpaths, kerb, channel, pram crossings and various concrete structures. These require maintenance, alteration and repair throughout their lives. Council is seeking to engage a panel of appropriately qualified and skilled contractors to undertake works on behalf of Council. Tenders close at 12 Noon, 25 March 2020

SUPPLY AND REPLACE RUBBER CONCOURSE — HORSHAM AQUATIC CENTRE INDOOR POOL Council is seeking suitably qualified contractors for the supply and installation of new rubber around the concourse of Horsham’s Aquatic Centre Indoor Pool

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DOGS ON LEASH Horsham Rural City Council is reminding dog owners of their responsibility to contain pets within their property. Owners face a $150 fine for not having their dogs on chain, cord or leash on a road or in a municipal place unless designated as an off-leash area. A fine of $242 is incurred if a dog is roaming at large and the owner is not present. This amount increases to a $322 if the dog is at large during night time.

Tender closes 12 noon, 17 March 2020

Council manages five off leash dog parks in Horsham. These areas have been clearly marked as off-leash areas with signage and equipped with animal waste bags and bins.

ENGAGEMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP CONCEPT PLANS — CITY TO RIVER PROJECT STAGE ONE

If you find a lost cat or dog, and it is safe to do so, check for identification like a registration tag, name and contact number on the collar.

Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) seeks to engage a consultant to develop Concept Plans (Part A) and Construction Plans (Part B) under the City to River Project Stage One – Sub precinct Riverfront Activation Tender closes at 12 Noon on 06/03/2020

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NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

Red Cross, Community Options, GWM Water, Mr Mitch King, Horsham Lions Club, Anglican Church, Mrs Georgie Smith, Mr & Mrs Jeff Pay, Rotary Club of Horsham East, Mrs Denise Dolby, Mr Philip Sabien, Mr & Mrs Bill Goodwin and Horsham Rotary Club.

Contact Council on 5382 9777 to report the animal as found. Be ready to provide a good description of the animal and any identifying information. If a registered dog is impounded and it is the first time the Community Safety Officers have picked it up, there is no charge for a release. However, if the dog has been impounded before, the initial pound release fee is $105. This fee increases for subsequent impoundments.

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Space for the whole community BY DYLAN DE JONG

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rganisers of the first major field days in Australia for 2020 are overwhelmed with the outcome of their first day of festivities.

As a prime opportunity for broadacre farmers to set themselves up for the cropping season ahead, Wimmera Machinery Field Days manager Murray Wilson said the 58th annual event was the place to be, following a strong harvest last year. Mr Wilson said while the event was primarily a day for agribusiness, the organising committee was also pushing to catch a broader audience. “We reckon day one is probably one of the bigger first days we’ve seen in the past few years,” he said. “Part of that is because it’s been a really good season from a cropping point of view, so there’s a fair bit of optimism out there. “From an exhibitor point of view, they’ll know there’s a good opportunity to sell their machinery. “We had people here at 8am wanting to get in; and about 30 cars lined up in our members car park, with members who have supported the field days since the ’60s.” Mr Wilson said the 23-hectare site displaying the latest in farming technology and machinery was filled prior to the start of the event. “Our site is full. We probably occupied our last couple of sites just the day before we started,” he said. “With people coming and enjoying the event, that’s what we work for with 12 months of planning. To fill the site up we work hard to give everyone something to see and do here. “The weather is also really good, which brings people in.” With the introduction of a tractor pull featuring Wimmera footballers last night and entertainment for younger ones today, organisers are striving to offer something for everyone. “We want to focus on the bread and butter, but we certainly want to make sure those people who don’t have a con-

Wimmera Project community drop-in session The Wimmera Project is a proposal to develop a mineral sands and rare earths mine. This drop-in session is a chance to discuss the Wimmera Project at a very early planning stage, including how it will be assessed by the Victorian and Commonwealth governments.

HEALTH FIRST: Tom and Meg Lyons learn CPR from St John Ambulance instructor Brittany Duff at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER nection traditionally have a reason to attend,” Mr Wilson said. He said the latest in farming technology was an effective drawcard to non-farmers at the event. “People will show interest at field days because they’re getting to see something up close,” he said. “To see some of these machines up close, and see what the technology in the driver’s seat looks like, makes you interested even if you might not have a connection to farming.” Among the many sites, Agriculture Victoria seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey spent day one educating people about intrusive weeds. Mr Grey said it was also an exciting opportunity to teach some people for the first time about elements of the agricultural industry. “I just love coming here and talking to people. The weeds are a good conversation starter, you need something to draw people in,” he said. “Through the agriculture experience, farming is perhaps not deemed very sexy, but it’s a pretty high-tech sort of industry these days. There’s a lot of science going on in agriculture, it’s a vibrant industry. “If you can get one or two people who weren’t initially interested in agriculture curious, I’d deem that a success.”

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“In the city we have an average response time of three to six minutes, out here it could be as long as 20 minutes.” Ms Uren said providing CPR education was one of many examples of self-care for those working rurally. “I think our community wants to learn. We need to look after ourselves and our farmers don’t always look after themselves very well,” she said. “That’s why we have the Royal Flying Doctor Service here teaching about mental health issues, we’ve also got skin checks to check for melanomas.”

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Need for recruits drives police expo W

BY LOTTE REITER

immera police believe a novel recruitment drive dispelling policing myths and culminating in a large-scale expo in Horsham later this month has potential to become an annual statewide event.

The region’s police members have revealed plans for an inaugural Police Expo and Cops and Robbers Wimmera River Park Run, set for March 28 at Horsham’s Sawyer Park. The free event will feature park-runners – dressed in ‘robber’ outfits – attempting to ‘outrun’ uniformed police officers at the usual 8am parkrun time, as well as displays from a variety of police units, including Melbourne’s Critical Incident Response Team adorned in full tactical gear. Horsham Inspector Di Thomson said the event, from 8am to 10am, was a focused police effort to ‘recruit locally to police locally’ by showcasing policing diversity and dissipating ideas that policing roles could only be filled by certain people. “We want to break down some of the systemic misbelief that people have about policing,” she said. “People see us through their individual lens, whether that’s through the eyes of modern media, news, what they learn from others or their own first-hand interactions. “As a result, some people can have a warped view of police or don’t seem to think that they would be suited to policing. “Many people might also think that being a police officer means being a big, strong and tough man or woman, and that’s certainly a different narrative to today. “This expo is a way for us to be able to showcase a broader scope of policing and encourage new recruits. “And if it’s successful – measured by how many recruits or applications we receive – this is something we would really like to build on across regional Victoria each year.” Among policing teams at the expo will be a search and rescue squad, highway patrol, crime scene officers, bike patrol and general duties police officers. Ms Thomson said there would also be a police command semi-trailer and Highway Patrol BMW available for people to tour. She said while the expo stemmed from a need for more police recruits, it would also help forti-

Horsham Inspector Di Thomson fy the region’s ‘community web of protection’ – a policing approach focused on increasing public awareness of, confidence in, and co-operation with police to strengthen overall community security and safety. “This is all part of our community web of protection,” she said. “Often, we’re only seeing these policing teams visit our community when tragedy or trauma occurs – they are not interacting with the community in a necessarily positive circumstance, which can create quite a negative view of them in the public’s eye. “So, we need to build that confidence in our organisation and show people that we are actually approachable and accessible and here to help. “By doing so, we strengthen our relationship with the community, and maintain that strong web of protection.”

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In the lead-up to the event, Horsham Police Service Area has collaborated with The Weekly Advertiser to produce a series of articles that will provide readers with a snapshot of the policing world. Ms Thomson said this would involve a weekly focus on different police units and their members, with the hope of showcasing the opportunities and pathways available to potential Victoria Police members. “We know a lot of people are interested in learning about aspects of policing such as forensic investigation, road policing or custody officers, and this is a way to showcase the diversity of roles available in the job,” she said.

Rupanyup Women’s Day breakfast An International Women’s Day breakfast will return to Rupanyup for the first time in years to help round out a big weekend of events as part of the town’s 150-year celebrations. The Sunday breakfast will be from 7.30am to 9.30am at Rupanyup Commercial Hotel – the first time since the recently re-opened hotel shut its doors in late 2018.

The event will also see a group of judges announce the winners of an inaugural Wimmera Writing Competition for 12 to 18-year-olds, which was centred on the 2020 International Women’s Day theme ‘Each for Equal’. Seats are limited and bookings are essential. People can email admin@sparksbehaviourchange consulting.com for more information.

What’s on in regional Victoria It’s been a tough start to the year for many of us, especially in regional Victoria. So, what can we do to help? It’s simple. Go on a regional road trip to visit your favourite town. Dine at a mouth-watering restaurant, explore some breathtaking art or plan the ultimate festival weekend. Collectively, we can get regional Victoria back on its feet. Because a short stay goes a long way.

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Car show to ease cancer burden Organisers of an event aimed to support vulnerable children are putting the call out for motor enthusiasts to join the fight against cancer in Horsham at the weekend. Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids, WACK, is hosting its 20th Horsham Car and Bike Show on Saturday at May Park to raise money for the cause. Event organiser Brendan McKinnon said the show had received outstanding support from attendees and volunteers since its beginnings. “It’s a bit of a milestone event, being the 20th,” he said. “Entrants have shown such great support over the past 19 years. Some of the sponsors have stayed with the event for its entirety. They’ve really put in the hard yards. People from Kaniva to Warracknabeal and across the Wimmera and Mallee come along to support the event.” Asking for a gold coin donation or $10 to enter a vehicle, Mr McKinnon said all money

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Yarriambiack shire council FIXING OUR ROADS... FOOTPATHS AND KERB & CHANNEL • Werrigar St, Warracknabeal – New kerbing - 370m Anderson St Creek. 100% complete. • Werrigar St, Warracknabeal – Upgrade path to concrete - 370 metres Anderson St - Creek. 100% complete.

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Council has completed the computer replacement program in which all hardware has been replaced. Only four printers need to be replaced (due to their age). Council will be starting the Kindergarten project for The Rural Outreach central enrolment on the 24th of February, which has been funded by Program is a free a Department of Education grant. service for people living in rural and remote communities across the Wimmera Health Registrations All food, health and accommodation related business registrations Southern Mallee Shires.

GRAVEL SHOULDER RE-SHEETS: • Centre Hill Rd – 2kms, Binders Rd - Lascelles East Rd. 20% expired on the 31st December 2019. The processing of all renewals complete. Funding - Roads to Recovery. largely completed, with most proprietors receiving their certificates of GRAVEL RE-SHEETS: registration last week. Council is currently contacting proprietors with • Areegra Exchange Rd – 3.2kms starting 1.6kms from Borung overdue registrations. Registration payments not received by the 15th Hwy - Watchem Warracknabeal Rd. 5% complete. Funding February will incur a late payment fee. Roads to Recovery. • V Matthews Rd – 2.9kms starting starting at Wimmera Highway. 5% complete.

REHABS: • Banyena Pimpinio Rd – 1.5kms starting V Schultz Rd heading west, Renew 6.6m seal. 20% complete. Funding - Fixing Country Roads. • Burrum North Rd – 1.6kms starting 1km from Wimmera Highway. Renew 4m seal. 80% complete. Funding - Fixing Country Roads. • Minyip Dimboola Rd – 1.5kms starting Huebners Rd - Glovers Rd. Renew 6.6m seal. 20% complete. Funding - Heavy Vehicle Safety. • Yaapeet Kenmare Rd – 1.6kms starting 21.5km from Cowan St. Renew 4m seal. 75% complete. Funding - Fixing Country Roads. • Hopetoun Yaapeet Rd – 1km Renew 6.6m seal starting Hopevale Rd towards Hopetoun. 10% complete. Funding - Fixing Country Roads. • Lah West Rd – 1.5kms starting Witneys Rd heading east. Renew 4m seal. 75% complete. Funding - Fixing Country Roads. • Beyal Rd – 2kms starting Taylor Rd heading north. Renew 4m seal. 20% complete. Funding - Fixing Country Roads. URBAN CONSTRUCTION: • Taylor St Rupanyup – 255m Wood St - Walter St. 20% complete. Funding - Roads to Recovery. • Cutya Lane Hopetoun – Rehabilitate and seal. 30% complete. • Yarrack Lane Hopetoun – Rehabilitate and seal. 30% complete. Other Works: • Kerb and footpath contract has been completed. • Stabilisation has been completed. • Sealing work is about to recommence. • Town maintenance, mowing etc.

For a full detailed report on Capital Works for the 2019/20 finanical year, please refer to Council’s Meeting Minutes for the month of February, which are available on our website. Mowing at Warracknabeal Caravan Park.

Waste Management

This week the State Government announced significant changes to waste services across Victoria. The new four-bin recycling system and container deposit scheme will be rolled out across 79 municipalities in Victoria. Once the State Government has provided councils with more information and detail we’ll be able to determine how the new waste collection services will operate. As a rural Council we’re keen to look carefully at the cost of introducing new services and potential community based alternatives. Better separation of waste products and additional recycling is consistent with Council Plan Objective. We’ll communicate more information to residents as soon as we know more.

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The program is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of community members who are struggling to deal with tough times in their lives and support them to get help through service navigation and collaboration with a network of local services. More information can be found at Rural Outreach Program - 1300 OUTREACH (1300 688 732).

Blue Green Algae (BGA) levels at Lake Marma have remained at Email: info@ruraloutreach.org.au concentrations considered to be a risk to recreational users of the Website: www.ruraloutreach.org.au. waterbody. The slightly cooler days are expected to help reduce the Alternatively, you can reach out to Alistar Baker on 0475 986 712. BGA bloom in coming weeks. Council will continue to sample and will advise the community when the lake is safe for regular use. Warracknabeal Creek Committee Danny Johnson presented his insight to the committee on his progress with GWMWater and trying to achieve his long term plan of turning the Whitton Swamp into a recreational location for the public to camp and enjoy the scenery / environment.

Tender Opportunities

C257-2020 – Supply & Delivery of Used/Demo Front Wheel Assist Tractor. Tenders close at 2pm, Wednesday 4th March. C262-2020 Provision for replacement of Corporate Systems. Tenders close at 2pm, Wednesday 11th March 2020.

Council supports the idea of investigating options towards funding Enquiries regarding the above tenders and RFQ Q105 should opportunities for the concept, as it has been highlighted in the be directed to Helen Pollard on 5398 0133 or email hpollard@ Warracknabeal Action Group Plan. yarriambiack.vic.gov.au. Further information can be found at our Cigarette sales to minors (CSTM) program website. The second round of cigarette sales to minors (CSTM) program has been conducted. Council completed a total of 13 test purchases, with a sale rate of 23 percent. This is a significant improvement from the first round, which had a sale rate of 66 percent. Proprietors that sold tobacco to a minor as a first offence were provided with an educational visit and warning. Proprietors that sold for the second time received a $660 infringement notice. Permits issued by Council LOCAL LAWS PERMITS: • Hearing Australia (street trading permit) No building or planning permits issued for the month of January.

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Warracknabeal Town Hall Replacement, renew of floors, wall and ceiling repair. Carpet being laid January.. Project value $130k. Completed. Warracknabeal Leisure Centre New court surfaces. Commences in 16 December 2019. Project value $284k. 90% complete. E-Rup Retail Development Development of Rupanyup retail precinct. RDV Milestone 2 completed ($500k grant) Property settlement 18/12/19. Tender process extended. 90% intiation complete. Warracknabeal Saleyards Upgrade Project Major refurbishment. BBRF funded. Project value $272k. Completion due February 2020. 60% complete. Warracknabeal Town Hall Kitchen upgrade. Funded by Yarriambiack Shire Council with a budget of $75k. Re-applying to Hertitage Victoria maintaining current floorplan. 95% initiation complete. DROUGHT FUNDED PROJECTS... Some of the projects that are currently at development stage are: • Yaapeet Reservoir - Earthworks. Finalising quotes. 75% complete. • Jung Rec Reserve - New playground. Equipment on site - awaiting DELWP approval. 10% complete. • Beulah Memorial Hall - External painting of Hall. Project budget 37k. Scope changed to art project with Juddy Roller. prep work commenced. 30% complete. • Beulah Swimming Pool - PV solar system for pool. Project value $17k. Purchase order issued. 10% complete. • Rupanyup Rec Reserve - Upgrade to sporting oval lights. Awaiting building permits for towers. 10% complete. • Brim Bowls Club - New synthetic surface. Project commences March 2020. • Murtoa Tennis Club - Change of scope - now synthetic levelling. Project budget $15,087. Purchase order issued. 50% complete. • Woomelang Mini Silo Art - Mural of endangered animals. Project budget $38.702k. Purchase order issued. Commences March 2020. • Tempy Memorial Park - New playground. Project budget $40k. Awaiting delivery of equipment. 10% complete.

FREE COMMUNITY SESSIONS For preschoolers and their parents/carers MURTOA - Wednesday February 26th Neighbourhood House, 10am -10.45am BEULAH - Thursday March 5th Business Centre, 10am -10.45am RUPANYUP - Thursday March 12th Youth Hall, 10am -10.45am PATCHEWOLLOCK – Monday March 16th Patchewollock Playgroup, 10am -10.45am MINYIP - Wednesday March 18th Minyip Kindergarten, 10am - 10.45am WARRACKNABEAL - Wednesday March 19th Venue TBC – 11.30am - 12.15am HOPETOUN - Monday March 23rd Hopetoun P-12 Library, 9.30am - 10.15am For further information please contact: Melissa Evans on 0419 310 455.

Payment of 2019/2020 Council Rates instalments

Ratepayers are reminded that the final date for payment of Council Rates in full has passed. Any rates outstanding will be subject to interest of 10% per annum. Payments can be made at Council’s offices located in Hopetoun and Warracknabeal, Australia Post Offices, POSTbillpay, BPAY or by mail to Yarriambiack Shire Council, PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393. Ratepayers that have elected to pay their rates by instalments are reminded that the 3rd instalment is due on Monday 2 March 2020. If you think you may have difficulty paying your rates, please contact Council on 5398 0127 immediately to discuss more suitable methods of payment.

For a full detailed list please refer to Council’s Meeting Minutes for the month of February, which are available on our website.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Community spirit fuels festival H

BY LOTTE REITER

orsham Agricultural Society secretary Andrea Cross is confident the Horsham Irish Festival will remain on the Wimmera events calendar following a successful second-year run at the weekend.

The Horsham Showground’s Maydale Reserve event on Saturday featured everything from Guinness to potato-peeling competitions and live entertainment from Celtic band The BordererS. Mrs Cross said while an inaugural 2019 event had largely provided the blueprint for the weekend’s festivities, certain layout and entertainment changes lent itself to this year’s event being a step above the last. She said she was eager to see the festival continue to adapt and appeal to community interests in future years. “For a festival in its second year, we were very pleased with how things went,” she said. “The weather was just magnificent and led to really good crowd numbers. “On the village green especially we know that we had more people than last year, and the brunch and artisans markets again really complemented that. “I’m pretty sure the committee would back me in saying that the success of the weekend certainly lends itself to another event next year, keeping in mind that we have put on four major events in the past eight weeks. “It’s certainly taken a lot of energy. But it’s all about timing and capital-

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ising on good weather – people are more eager to get out and about when the weather is good.” Mrs Cross said it was important to continue to constantly review and update major events to make sure they remained relevant and fresh. She said as a result, despite the weekend’s festival being largely successful, there were aspects she was keen to review and potentially change ahead of another event next year. “Changes we are looking at include reviewing the layout of the artisans market, because the river front is really wide enough to run stalls on both sides of the path,” she said. “We’ll also review the competitions and activities part of the festival. “We took a bit of a risk with that, and we were surprised how many people actually got involved, but we’ll be looking at potentially changing it from a timing perspective so it is not all in the one big time slot.” A major highlight of this year’s Horsham Irish Festival was the band The BordererS, who played a twohour afternoon set at the event. Speaking with The Weekly Advertis-

er, The BordererS’ Jim Paterson said he was surprised to see such a good turnout at the festival and praised its ‘intimate’ atmosphere. “We really like Horsham, we pass through every six weeks and have performed in the big town hall there a couple of years ago,” he said. “We actually didn’t think many people would turn up and then all of a sudden all these people were walking in. “There were a lot of people who knew us from previous performances, so it was a nice opportunity to rekindle with them. “Unfortunately we couldn’t stay longer because we had to dash to another festival in Macarthur, but we’d love to come back and play in Horsham again.”

ABOVE: Graeme Scobie raises his glass to the Horsham Irish Festival and left, Horsham’s Lou and Mick Cramer show some Irish spirit. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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Persistence pays off for Makeali T

BY LOTTE REITER

he well-known saying ‘you’ve got to be in it to win it’ is applicable to many things in life: carnival games, raffles, televisionshow competitions… and, as Haven’s Makeali Clarke recently found out, scholarships.

Ms Clarke, who completed year 12 at Horsham College last year, was set to start a three-year Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science at Ballarat’s Federation University last week without a clue about how she might pay it off. Until she received the news, the day before, that she was a successful applicant for a $45,000 Destination Australia scholarship through the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Skills and Employment. The three-year scholarship, given to more than 1000 students studying in regional Australia, was the 11th Ms Clarke had applied for, and the only one to accept her. She said like many other students, she thought she would ‘never get

something like this’, but still applied for as many scholarships as she was eligible for, with the hope something might come through. “I was denied for every other scholarship, so when I got the message for this one, I just thought, ‘oh, well, here comes another one’. But I got it,” she said. “I was trying to figure out how I could pay for some of my uni, because I had a job and then it stopped a month before I started uni, and no-one else would take me. Then I found out about this the day before I left and I just went, ‘oh wow’.” Horsham College careers advisor Caroline O’Donnell said the school was very proud of Makeali’s result. She said it was testimony to the fact that applying, entering or trying for something was sometimes the biggest part of the battle. “I guess what is interesting about it is that there are plenty of students who are capable and plenty of students who are eligible, but not many are necessarily motivated to apply for scholarships,” she said.

WINNING: Former Horsham College student Makeali Clarke, right, celebrates with Horsham College careers advisor Caroline O’Donnell after receiving a $45,000 scholarship. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “There a lot of scholarships in Australia that go unawarded because students don’t apply. “We’ve had really good students, such as those scoring up in the high 90s, who haven’t applied because they don’t think they’ll get it. “That’s where Makeali has done

something remarkable – half of the students would have been eligible for this, but I don’t think anyone else went for it. “So, the message is that the students just need to apply. These scholarships are out there, and country kids are eligible for a lot of them.”

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Ms Clarke said she had chosen to study a Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science because she enjoyed working with animals and had a keen interest in science. “I worked at Horsham Veterinary Hospital as a kennel assistant,” she said. “It was so much fun there. The people were really nice and I learnt a lot and gained a lot of work experience. “And my whole first-year of study is science-based, which is perfect. I’m very excited about that and to look at biology, chemistry and nutrition. “My year-12 teacher Tessa Borchard was a big role model for me. She was a great teacher and made biology so much fun.” Ms Clarke said she encouraged other students to apply for as many scholarships as they were eligible for. “I did mine through VTAC, so I put in all my work and volunteer work and basically everything I’ve done in my life, and then I also did scholarships through the university itself,” she said. “Just apply for what you can and go for it.” sponsored sponsoredbyby

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The Board of the Horsham Sports & Community Club has decided to distribute a minimum of $150,000 in sponsorships to local sporting and community groups from the current financial year’s trading. This brings the grand total to $2.23 million in cash sponsorships since the Club’s inception in 1992 and certainly makes life easier for many hard-working sporting and community group workers. Organisations who believe they may qualify for a sponsorship are able to access the relevant criteria and application forms by logging on to the Clubs website at www.hscc.org.au and click on Sponsorships. Applications open Thursday 27th of February and close on Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 5pm. The sponsorships will be distributed at a presentation to be held in June. The presentation is to be a celebration of the Club’s success to date and the role it plays in the community. For further information please contact the Club during office hours on 03 5382 6262.

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landmark collaboration between the region’s youngest leaders will see Horsham host a youth festival next month as part of National Youth Week celebrations. Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council attended a meeting with Horsham’s newly formed youth council to share ideas and plan possible future partnerships and events. The first of such collaborative events is just one month away. Wimmera Fest, from 4pm to 8pm on April 5 at Horsham’s Sawyer Park, is set to feature a range of activities including a talent show, photo booth, pop-up beauty salon, temporary tattooist, music and food. Horsham Rural City Council youth services planning and engagement officer Annie Mintern said while the youth event was ‘very much still in development’, it would be similar to last year’s Horsham Youth Festival. At this stage, organisers are looking for young people who are interested in being involved in the event’s talent show, where prizes including a people’s choice award are up for grabs. Ms Mintern said people aged between 12 and 25 who sing, dance, perform magic acts, play music or have any other ‘quirky talent’ they might like to share, could all get involved in the event. She said interested people could register their act online at bit.ly/wimmera talent. Hindmarsh Shire Council Rainbow

GETTING BEHIND SCIENCE: Dr Anthea Nicholls and Dennis Crawford launch a fauna survey as part of The Biggest Science Experiment project in Stawell.

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representative Clarissa Bigham said the young councillors involved at the planning meeting were excited to have the chance to share ideas with and learn from youth in other areas of the region. “It is awesome to be able to visit Horsham Youth Council and share ideas,” she said. “I think it is important to have activities outside our area because this is helping us to learn from each other and it is fun to meet other people and plan events together.” The Horsham-Hindmarsh youth meeting followed a Hindmarsh Shire youth councillors annual leadership retreat at Dimboola’s Riverside Holiday Park. Supported by FreeZA, the retreat puts the councillors through an intensive weekend led by youth education specialists YLead, helping them develop skills in areas including leadership development, creative problem-solving, positive communication and how to put goals and ideas into action. Hindmarsh community development officer Gaby Castro said the retreat provided councillors with the foundations to work together as a team and an opportunity to ‘build on their individual strengths to organise activities for their respective town and the Hindmarsh Shire’.

Partnership launches science experiment A community project designed to bring people together for science-related activities has launched in Stawell. Northern Grampians Shire Council, Wildlife Art Museum of Australia – WAMA, and Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory have joined forces to create The Biggest Science Experiment. Project leaders launched the first experiment at Shop 108 in Stawell’s Main Street, where Dr Anthea Nicholls and Dennis Crawford are leading a scientific survey of the region’s fauna. Organisers have invited adults, children, schools, families, businesses, groups and organisations to participate in the program, with science experiments to be featured in an expo at Stawell Town Hall on May 4 and 5. Dr Nicholls, WAMA education lead and The Biggest Science Experiment project manager, said peo-

ple could complete experiments or projects from now until May. She said they could involve any kind of science including mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, statistics, data and so on. “We really want to get people thinking about science and how it is involved in our everyday lives,” she said. “Stawell is about to land on the international science map with a number of science-based projects happening in our region and we find it important to support these projects in getting the community behind science with The Biggest Science Experiment.” Dr Nicholls said people could visit the program’s website, www.big sciexp.com.au/ideas/ for a list of ways to be involved or to register their experiment. The expo will start at 6pm on May 4, with a presentation from Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory’s

Professor Jeremy Mould at 7pm. A full expo program will be announced in the coming weeks. Northern Grampians Shire mayor Murray Emerson said he was excited to see what experiments the community came up with. “Northern Grampians Shire is set to be the centre of the scientific universe in coming years and what better way to celebrate that than with experimentation?” he said. “Science presents us with endless possibilities for learning and exploration so I can’t wait to see the interesting ways the community chooses to get involved in this big project.” The Biggest Science Experiment has been made possible through a $5000 grant through round one of the council’s community grants program. Round two of the program is now open. People can visit ngshire.vic.gov. au for more information or to apply.

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and one I love sharing with people. A lot of people grow it with shiraz and put it into shiraz wine to boost the taste, but it’s wonderful to be able to share viognier as just entirely viognier.” For anyone in Horsham seeking to get their hands on a bottle of SubRosa wine, bottles have just been added to the shelves at Cellarbrations Horsham. Nancy said she visited the store two weeks ago to offer customers a free wine-tasting and celebrate the announcement. “It went really well and was a great opportunity to introduce people to SubRosa and talk with people first-hand about our wines when they’re first tasting them, which I don’t get to do very often because we don’t have a cellar door,” she said. “Everyone was really friendly and very keen to try a local wine. I think people were happy to know that there is a fantastic selection of local wines available and they were able to pick up a bottle of SubRosa later in store. “I think it’s good to know that people are able to purchase products such as our wine that have very few travel miles.”

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DEALERSHIP DONATION: Grampians Community Health chief executive Greg Little, left, accepts an $11,300 donation from Horsham and Stawell Toyota and Kia dealer principal Adrian Galvin and general manager Debbie Hart.

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Independent Inquiry into 2019–20 Victorian Fire Season – community participation

Inspector-General for Emergency Management Tony Pearce is conducting the independent Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian Fire Season (the Inquiry).

Horsham and Stawell Toyota and Kia fundraising program is continuing to show its potential as a community support platform after donating nearly $12,000 to Grampians Community Health.

The Inquiry’s Terms of Reference include an examination of: • effectiveness of emergency command and control and Victoria’s operational response • effectiveness of the declaration of a State of Disaster • timeliness and effectiveness of activation of Commonwealth assistance and resource availability • state evacuation planning and preparedness process and practices • preparedness ahead of the 2019–20 fire season • effectiveness of immediate relief and recovery work and arrangements, and the creation of Bushfire Recovery Victoria, and the National Bushfire Recovery Agency, and how they work together.

The Wimmera car dealers created a Car for a Cause project last year, which involved generating monetary support for charities and organisations by putting aside a portion of profits. This has allowed them to donate to organisation’s including Wimmera Health Care Group and Stawell Regional Health, and now, another bout of money will help boost awareness and support for people with a mental illness in the Grampians region. Stawell Toyota and Kia general manager Debbie Hart said mental illness had a substantial impact on communities, with studies indicating that as many as one in five people aged 16 to 65 experienced mental illness in any one year. “We are very aware that there is a huge need to increase the mental health support available to people in our community and Horsham and Stawell Toyota and Kia believe that their contribution can make a difference in someone’s life,” she said.

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“For this reason, we are pleased to be able to provide Grampians Community Health with a donation of $11,300 to go towards mental health community programs.” Grampians Community Health is a not-forprofit health centre that provides community mental health services, psychological therapy, counselling and carers support in the Central Highlands, Grampians and Wimmera-Southern-Mallee. Chief executive Greg Little said the donation had come at an opportune time. “We have been looking at ways we can do more in early intervention and reducing the stigma of mental illness, and the incredible generosity of Horsham and Stawell Toyota and Kia will translate into more direct engagement with the community, businesses and individuals around mental health,” he said. “The issues that stem from someone having a mental illness aren’t solved simply, they take the involvement of the whole community, business and professional support working together to make a difference”. Mr Little said people wanting to access any of Grampians Community Health services can do so by calling 5358 7400.

Ararat community will gather on Friday for a memorial walk to reflect on and remember people lost through suicide. The Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group event will start at 10am from Alexandra Gardens rotunda, with a walk around the lake before continuing with a service that will feature guest speakers and a wreath laying ceremony. There will also be musical performances, a memorial board for people to leave a message

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Roaming animals prompt warning

orsham Rural City Council leaders are reminding dog owners of their responsibility to contain pets within their property.

Development services director Angela Murphy said there had been an increase in dogs roaming Horsham’s streets in the past six months, prompting the council to take a harder line when it came to maintaining local laws. Ms Murphy said apathy was too often to blame, with dog owners failing to maintain their fence line to stop their dogs escaping and wandering. “We are here to support the community and make it safe for everyone,” she said. “It is every dog owner’s responsibility to ensure their animal does not pose a risk to other people, pets or stock. “Responsible pet ownership starts at home – close doors and gates and make sure fences are well maintained in order to stop your dog from roaming the streets, and keep dogs leashed around other animals and people. “Taking your dog to an off-leash park is another option and a great way to meet other dog owners as well as socialise and exercise your pet.” Council manages five off-leash dog parks in Horsham. These ar-

eas have been marked as off-leash areas with signs and equipped with animal waste bags and bins. “However, remember off-leash areas are public areas too. So owners need to ensure their dogs don’t bail up other people or animals. Make sure your dog understands verbal commands and comes back to you when it’s called,” Ms Murphy said. Owners face a $150 fine for not having their dogs on a chain, cord or leash on a road or in a municipal place unless designated as an off-leash area. A fine of $242 is incurred if a dog is roaming at large and the owner is not present. This amount increases to $322 if the dog is at large at night.

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Ms Murphy encouraged people who found a lost cat or dog to check for identification such as registration tag, name and contact number on the collar, provided it was safe to do so. She said people could call the council on 5382 9777 to report the animal as found. “Be ready to provide a good description of the animal and any identifying information,” Ms Murphy said. Dogs wandering at large can be collected by rangers during business hours, however after hours, the dog must be contained for collection by the ranger.

“This can be by tying the dog to a post or containing it to your yard, however, remember your safety is paramount, if in doubt don’t approach a dog at large,” Ms Murphy said. If a dog is impounded and it is the first time the community safety officers have picked it up, there is no charge for a release. However, if the dog has been impounded before, the initial pound release fee is $105. This fee increases for subsequent impoundments. Ms Murphy said other responsibilities included cleaning up your dog’s faeces. All dog owners are required by law to clean up after their pets if they defecate in a public place. “This is important not just for your health but for the health of your pet and your neighbourhood. When you exercise your pet away from your property carry a plastic bag to clean up any dropping it leaves. Dog faeces may contain worms that can cause a threat to human health,” Ms Murphy said. “If you find a dog that is contained or at large during business hours, call the council on 5382 9777 and a ranger will attend. Between 5pm and 8.30am, the council’s after-hours call centre will answer your call and a community safety officer will be deployed to pick up the dog, only if the dog has been contained.”

TIME WELL SPENT: Sarah Little, left, with Stawell Performing Arts Company president Dianne Stewart.

Group honours young graduate Stawell Performing Arts Company has used an annual meeting to recognise Young Ones Program graduate Sarah Little. The Young Ones Program is an afterschool singing and drama program for young people aged from eight to 17. Sarah has been a Young Ones Program participant since the group started in 2013. Young Ones leader and SPACi president Dianne Stewart presented Sarah with a commemorative mug to mark the occasion. “I couldn’t be prouder of Sarah, the

way she has developed as a performer and as a bright and capable young woman,” she said. “We will miss her at SPACi events this year as she goes off to Melbourne to pursue her studies, but she will always be a Young One.” The Young Ones program is open for new enrolments in term three each year. People interested in the program can get in touch via the group’s Facebook page to be put on a waiting list for places. Members also examined an annual report and elected officials at the meeting.

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Independent community advocacy organisation STAR Victoria is offering Wimmera educators and parents two sessions of ‘The ABC’s of Inclusive Education’ on March 17. The free information sessions are at Horsham Church of Christ, with the first from 10am to noon and the second, 7pm to 9pm. Combining resources from the State Government’s Inclusive Education Policy with Department of Education and STAR Victoria presenters, the sessions aim to help people understand the options and support available for children with additional learning needs who are in or transitioning to mainstream school. STAR Victoria vice-president Carolyn Vimpani said the Horsham seminars would be the first of eight for the state, which follow three trial sessions in metropolitan Melbourne. She said from the trial sessions, the organisation had learnt that many educators and families were unaware of the ‘wonderful resources’ available to support children with a range of disabilities access education. She said the workshop’s focus was on sharing that information with as many people as possible.

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orsham municipal leaders have urged residents to report bindii weeds on council-managed property and to remove the weed from their own land to help stop its spread.

Horsham Rural City Council infrastructure director John Martin said while early summer was the best time to control the dreaded weed it was not too late to tackle the problem. “With the amount of rain in the Wimmera recently and the generally warm weather since, we have noticed bindii has really started to take off,” he said. “Residents might notice patches of the weed starting to form seed pods which cause such a nuisance. “Council’s parks and gardens team has a management plan for the weed, which it is busily carrying out. However residents can play a role in helping stop its spread. “Bindii is very easily spread after the seeds form. The thorns stick to tyres and shoes and spread through parks, nature strips and lawns. “The weed produces a large hard spiny seed capsule that is capable of penetrating people’s skin, animals’ paws and fur, and vehicle tyres. “As most people know, it’s very painful if you or your dog steps on the pod.” Mr Martin urged residents to look around their own properties and the nature strips in their street and if possible dig out the weed. “If everyone does a little bit close to home and reports larger infestations to the council then

together we can tackle the problem. Nobody wants to take their kids and dogs to the local park and not be able to enjoy the amenity because of painful prickles,” he said. Tribulus terrestris, also known as caltrop, the bindii we know in the Wimmera, originated in southern Europe and is an annual weed that grows rapidly in summer. Bindii can be controlled in many ways including hand weeding, chipping and herbicide spraying. “It’s too late to spray after the seeds have formed so removal is the most effective way to deal with it,” Mr Martin said. “The council is targeting selected problematic recreation reserves, bike paths and open spaces to complement its existing internal bindii control service, but we really need residents’ help to get it under control. “People might notice where the council has sprayed the weed, because it starts to go brown and curl up.” Historical accounts vary about how caltrop found its way into regional areas of Victoria but the plant is so invasive there were probably many ways. One theory is that some outbreaks occurred via seed burs in rubber tyres on visiting American aircraft during the Second World War. Mr Martin said people could report large bindii infestations through the council’s online ‘Lodge a Service Request’ system or by calling reception on 5382 9777.

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Doggy bags readily available People who walk their dogs in Ararat now have more dog waste-bag receptacles to clean up after the animals. Ararat Rural City Council has installed dispensers in six locations across Ararat in an effort to help people ‘do the right thing’. Council chief executive Tim Harrison said the receptacles held small plastic bags that were available free to the public to pick up their dogs’ waste when they are out walking. Dr Harrison said council Local Laws specified that dog owners could be fined $200 for not picking up after their dog. “The new waste bag dispensers will help resi-

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immera people will have easier access to the services of Horsham’s Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre following a recent donation.

Member for Western Victoria and State Leader of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, Stuart Grimly, met with Wimmera Against Family Violence Committee members and domestic-violence support workers at the centre to donate $500 in the form of petrol vouchers. The money is set to help women and their families who are escaping violence and assist them in making appointments that require travel by car. Mr Grimley’s donation came as part of his ‘pollie pay-rise’ commitment. An announcement in September revealed all Victorian Members of Parliament would receive a 3.5-percent pay rise as a result of the Independent Remuneration Tribunal’s report into politicians’ wages. Mr Grimley said he decided it was unfair to ‘pocket the cash’, and would instead distribute it monthly to organisations that reflect the key policy areas of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, including those dealing with vulnerable women, children and families, as well as elderly and animal welfare organisations. He said the pay rise worked out to be about $5000 a year on the base salary of a Member of Parliament, which would allow him to donate goods, vouchers or finan-

WELCOME DONATION: From left, Salvoconnect Western crisis support worker Renae Shanaughan, domestic-violence survivor and prevention advocate Simone O’Brien, Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley and Horsham Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre co-ordinator Joanne Bates. Mr Grimley donated $500 in vouchers to the Wimmera Against Family Violence Committee. cial assistance to 12 organisations in his electorate a year. He said he was humbled to be able to make one such donation to the Wimmera committee and centre, who he said did ‘such an outstanding job in raising awareness of the issue of family and domestic violence’. “The party I represent stands for the protection of the vulnerable and this is unfortunately all too often women and children. Domestic violence numbers are climbing, and we need to stamp it out now,” he said. “I’m acutely aware that the pay

rise MPs received is taxpayer money and I personally believe – even if other MPs might not – that the additional pay rise should be going back into organisations who help our community.” Joining Mr Grimley for the announcement was centre coordinator Joanne Bates, domestic violence survivor and prevention advocate Simone O’Brien and other staff and supporters of reducing family violence. Mrs O’Brien had her 52nd and final surgery in 2019 following a horrific domestic violence attack by her ex-partner. She has been

a long-time supporter of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, including standing as Hinch’s running mate in the 2019 Federal Election. Mr Grimley said he encouraged members of the Horsham and broader Wimmera community to contact his office with suggestions for future ‘pollie pay rise’ opportunities. He said if members of the community were interested in making their own donation to the centre, supermarket gift cards were also in regular and high demand.

Ararat waste service survey Ararat Rural City Council is encouraging residents to participate in a survey to help develop a new 10year waste management service plan. Council chief executive Tim Harrison said a 10-minute survey would collect community views on everything from kerbside collections to transfer stations to help council formulate a strategy that will reduce landfill waste, maximise recycling and provide waste service efficiency. He said waste management services were an important council service, and the organisation wanted to ensure it was doing the right thing by the residents who use them. “Council’s new waste management strategy will aim to continue to reduce waste sent to landfill, maximise recycling and provide efficient waste services to the community over the next 10 years,” Dr Harrison said. “We expect that over this time there will be significant changes in the laws around waste and recycling, the levy paid to the State Government, and the international market for materials, so it is important for us to plan thoroughly.” Dr Harrison said the waste survey was part of the strategy’s development process ensuring that it reflected the needs and concerns of the community as the council faced these changes. He said the survey would ask questions about council’s waste services, facilities and other issues, and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Survey responses will be anonymous. “We really need residents’ input so we can use those views to plan how our waste and recycling activities look in the future,” Dr Harrison said. “There will be a further opportunity to provide feedback once the draft strategy is released, which is expected to be around May.” Residents can complete the survey at www.ararat. vic.gov.au by clicking on a link on the home page. The survey will close on March 20. Hard copies of the survey are also available at Ararat Rural City Council’s customer service centre at 59 Vincent Street or by calling 5355 0200.

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rganisers behind Horsham and District’s Relay for Life are hoping the event’s return to Coughlin Park will stimulate a steady rise in participants across coming years.

The annual event, involving teams and individuals setting up camps and sites and relaying around an oval for 18 hours to raise money for Cancer Council Australia, is back in Horsham city this year, on March 13 and 14. It follows a four-year period where the event has gone back-and-forth between Coughlin Park and Dock Lake Reserve, a 10-minute drive south-east of Horsham, because of ground maintenance and updates. Horsham and District Relay for Life committee chair Kingsley Dalgleish said the regular transition between locations was likely at the root of a recent plateau in participating numbers. He said he hoped registrations would start to rise again with the event back in town, with 20 teams already signed up for the weekend after next. “Numbers have probably held steady the past couple of years,” he said. “But we’re hoping with us coming back into town it will start to build up again. “There has been a few more teams enrol over the weekend, so we are up to 20 registered teams now. “And there were a couple of others who came to our team captains meeting who are either new or interested in getting involved, so we are hoping for another influx of teams across the next couple of days to help bring the total up to at least the mid-20s,

OPEN TO ALL: ‘Team Involved’ captain Mary Dalgleish checks registration numbers ahead of the 2020 Horsham and District Relay for Life. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER which is what we had last year. But the thing we’ve noticed is that teams and individuals are always late with registering. A lot of them register on the Friday night.” Mr Dalgleish said Wimmera Cancer Centre manager Carmel O’Kane would be guest speaker at the relay’s ‘Survivors and Carers’ function this year. The gathering follows the opening ceremony at 5.45pm on Friday and the first relay lap honouring carers and survivors, led by Horsham City Pipe Band.

At 9pm there will be a candlelight ceremony with music from Wimmera Cancer Centre’s therapeutic musician Rachel Gellert, playing the harp, before relaying continues throughout the night until noon on Saturday. Mr Dalgleish said there was always a sense of support and hope that surrounded the annual event. “The theme across Relay for Life is hope, so the event is about that support for those fighting their fight against cancer, and, that sense of hope for finding a cure and hope for a cancer-free world,” he said.

“It shows we’re all in this fight together and we’re all here to support each other. “The thing about cancer is – like they say on the ads – that unfortunately it never stops. So, while that continues to be true, we’ll keep relaying.” In addition to providing participants an opportunity to support and honour loved ones who have been lost, fighting or have survived battles against cancer, teams also use the occasion as an opportunity to raise money to help fund research and cancer support services.

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

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

Price: $340,000

BIRCHIP

Price: $90,000

57 Broadway – P4 b/room brick veneer in Jeparit, which offers basic amenities incl. supermarket, hospital, doctor etc. Large kitchen/ dining area with elec. appliances, lounge featuring a wood heater insert & split system a/c, bathroom acts as ensuite to master, 3 b/ rooms with BIR’s & 2 with ceiling fans & 2 toilets. Lge outdoor living area, dbl carport, 2 x cement r/w tanks, garden shed. Rented till June at $185pw.

47 Scott St – Set in Warracknabeal’s main street this imposing building would make a great addition to your investment portfolio. The land is approx 835m2 and the building floor space approx 304m2.

Price: $119,000

Price: $235,000

SOLD

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JEPARIT

3 1 Commercial sale

DONALD

Price: $95,000 plus GST if applicable

Commercial

9 Livingstone St – This PVC clad home is set on a large prominent corner block with access on 3 sides. The home features 3 double bedrooms, lounge with a split system A/C, country style kitchen with electric stove and bathroom with a shower over bath vanity. Outside you’ll find a single garage, workshop and carport all on . This property is ideal for the first home buyer or someone who can look outside the square with an eye for further development opportunities.

Price: $149,950

Price: $115,000

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Price: $145,000

3 Athol Crt – Reasonable offers will be considered. Now it is time to enjoy the spoils of many years of hard work. Move into this as new modern brick veneer home boasting 3 double bedrooms, spacious open plan living/meals area, excellent heating and cooling, well appointed chefs kitchen, fully renovated bathroom, 2 outdoor entertaining areas, easy care garden with workshop, fully automatic sprinkler system, rainwater tanks and the convenience of a double garage with auto doors and storage cupboard. The owners have just recently replaced a split system A/C and the floor coverings through out the house.

60 Scott St – Here is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your own profitable business. Ideal for a husband wife partnership, this business has been showing consistent profits over the years. The current owners are welling to help the new owners get established and with advertising and the buying of stock. The freehold is also included in the price. The building is a brick building in the main street of Warracknabeal opposite the newsagency and CBA Bank. The building has rear car parking and access. Purchasing options available.

1 Schickerling St – Opportunities like this don’t come up very often so in the words of the famous Hawthorn coach John Kennedy “ Don’t think Just do” sums up how you should approach buying this property. Being a former Mechanics workshop it features 2 high clearance doors, 3 phase power, secure well fenced yard, air conditioned office, triple interceptor wash down bay, toilet, heavy duty air compressor and a evaporative cooler in the workshop. The property is set on a corner block with excellent access to the Henty Highway and into the property from the two street frontages.

51 Church St – This stylish brick and vertical timber home is perfect for the family. Featuring 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, a fantastic bathroom setup with a bath and vanity, then a separate toilet, and a separate shower room all together in the one area but this allows multiple users at once, spacious lounge-dining area with a large open fire place, modern kitchen with ample cupboard space and good quality floor coverings. An Evaporative cooler heats the summer heat. Outside the corner block is in a perfect location close to the towns shops and Primary school. There is a single carport and a storage shed to complete this package. Currently rent for $195pw on a periodic basis.

DONALD

DIMBOOLA

4 Price: $90,000+SAV

WARRACKNABEAL

4 1 Commercial sale

1 Meyer St – Set on a large corner block in a very good position in Donald and very near to the Primary School, this 3 bedroom vinyl clad/weatherboard home offers great family living. Featuring polished floorboards through the lounge and kitchen and carpet through the other major rooms including the large dining area. The kitchen has electric appliances, pantry cupboard and the split system a/c is also situated here servicing the combined living areas. The lounge room also has a wood heater insert fitted. Outside there is a large deck, ideal for those long summer evening gatherings.

WARRACKNABEAL

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Price: $319,000

WARRACKNABEAL

16 Thomas St – A half acre residential corner block on two titles is a rare commodity in Warracknabeal. Vacant blocks are at a premium and large ones even more so. With this amount of land you can build that dream shed and still have plenty left over for a large residence. Or build on one and sell the other or develop the second to give yourself an income stream. This block has easy access from the highway and all services are available. There is lane running along the south boundary of the blocks and fencing along the western boundary. Some clearing will be required.

3 1 Residential land

Price: $120,000 plus GST if applicable

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Mini goats, bottle babies, PIC# 3HMGE009 Ph 0427471295

Nubian Dairy Goats, bucks only, well handled, de-horned and weathered for pets, entire for breeding, few only, available now in varied colours, herd can be viewed, PIC# 3HSMM097 $120 Ph 0457120834 Wartook

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caravans

Peachface and Fisher Lovebirds, Antique French style dresser/ variety of colours, from $20 Ph sideboard, original glass and mirror, 0428832058 Stawell separates into 3 piece for easy Stock horse X Brumby, 4yo, bay transport, look beautiful in country gelding, 15hh, easy to catch, good kitchen, period lounge $1000 Ph nature, good home only, selling due 0448523758 to too many horses PIC # 3NGOL176 Quality antique furniture $650 Ph 0477439545 clearance, extension dining table and chairs, oval table and chairs, bedside cabinets, auto trolley, hat stand, plant stand, hallway table, QA chifonier, cotton reel tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, occasional chair, priced to sell Ph/text 0408881137 for photos and info

Budgies, pastel colours, including Young Muscovy drakes $25 each purple $10 Ph 0419505737 Ph 0429912620 Goats for sale, donation/giveaway, 1993 Jayco caravan with annex and deceased estate at Kewell Victoria all needed for free camping $13,000 The Weekly Advertiser (Minyip), cannot be used for meat, Ph Kenny 0437678117 welcomes your advertising. re-homing done in conjunction with RSPCA and Phoenix Animal Rescue, We are required strictly by law PIC# 3YKCN044 Ph Stephen Muir to include specific information 0400696362 please pass this on some items when message onto others publishing your advertisement.

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caravans

gas-electric stove, innerspring mattress, very clean unit $19,000ono Ph 0477616759

Adiva 18’ caravan, 532 up, 2008, EC, tare weight 1240, combo shower toilet, q/bed, washing machine and much more, reg to 14/11/20 $26,000ono Ph 0458714572 pr 0427714571 Nhill

Jayco Swan off-road camper, 1998, microwave, gas stove, 90L fridge, new bed end flys, side awning, bench, cafe dinette, full robe and full annex, sleeps 6/8, q/bed, d/ bed, table, couch convert to beds, 15’ without beds pulled out, always shedded, all in working and EC $13,200 Ph 0409350743

Caravan fridge 190L Dometic 3-way 2 door fridge freezer, EC $1000 Ph 0408338161

Carry Me Camper, full annex, Tropical fish, convict cichlids or caravans 240v/12v, new battery, water tank, bristlenose catfish $10each or 3 for fridge/freezer on slide $6500 Ph $25, $5 from each purchase goes to anti-cancer Ph 0474159010 after 1 pair caravan awning roof rafters 0427840201 $40 Ph 0408504029 6pm Briarwood White Suffolk Rams, Two female Regent Parrots $50 130L 12V caravan fridge $750 Ph located Drung, OB-Free $550 Ph each Ph 53902387 0427840201 0429935382 or 0400792111 Urgent sale, 9 pigeons, pretty colours Budgerigars, assorted colours $20ono for the lot Ph 0400696362 $8each Ph 0417533579 Horsham Budgerigars, show quality at pet Young miniature billy goats, 6 mths prices Ph 0447080439 old $350 Ph 0429912620

Linara Poll Dorset stud Rams, 2018 drop, paddock raised, PIC # 3NGJM012 $600 plus Gst Ph 0427155508

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2005 Jayco Heritage 21 foot, shower toilet, rev cycle air-con, single beds, 150 litre 3 way fridge, solar, dual batteries, 3x82 litre water tanks, setup for free camping, awning with floor mat, one owner from new, EC $26,000 Ph 0419369151 Stawell. Jayco Flamingo campervan, tough offroad, 2000 model, VGC REDUCED Trakmaster 17.5’ off-road van, built strong but never $12500ono Ph 0457809056 Antique dresser/hall stand, been off-road, tandem axle, two solar beautifully restored $395 Ph panels, 12” heavy duty breaks, long 0438811721 double island bed, a/c, diesel deater, new hot water system, external shower, awning, off-road hitch, sugar Jayco Swan 2012, EC, only used at glider suspension, reversing camera 63 Bedford motorhome $3500 Ph Christmas, sleeps up to 6 people, full and more more extras $39,000 Ph annex, bag end flys, 3 way fridge, 0455735514 0419778181

Black Suffolk Rams, 2018 drop, Brucellosis tested, quality animals from stud stock $550 inc Gst PIC# 3NGKJ060 Ph 0427666470 Dadswells Bridge

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2 Poll Merino rams, 1.5yrs old, EC, One Hereford bull, 18mths old, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph 0418864397 very well bred and quiet PIC# 3HSM008LB $1400 plus Gst Ph 0429434340

Funeral Directors

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Coromal 2009 Caravan, 16’ poptop, as new cond, brand new cover, 2 s/beds, a/c, heating, elec brakes, reverse camera added $18,000 Ph 0423967449

REDUCED Windsor 638S limited edition, 21’, lots of extras, EC, ensuite, low kms $36,990 Ph 0413445347 Tow Hitch and Level Riders, VGC, $405 Ph 0427705671 Windsor caravan 19’6, island bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty $22,500 Ph 53820505

Majestic Tiara, late 2007 build, 20’, ensuite, loaded with features, one owner, EC, always shedded $32,000 Ph 0400999412

Windsor Statesman full size, dual axle, full sized annexe, double island bed, sas oven and cooktop, 3 way fridge, elec brakes $16,850 Ph REDUCED 2008 Bailey Senator, 0427301165 4 berth, island d/bed, ensuite, a/c, heating, awning, motor movers, many Clothes & Accessories extras, EC $30,000 Ph 0429333393 Masonics Past Grand Standard Bearer apron, collar, jewel $300 Ph 0439101170

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Masonics Set of tails, pure wool, little use, white braces etc, EC $100 Ph 0439101170

1993 Toyota Coaster LWB, manual 6 cylinder diesel, professional fitout, cruise control, d/bed, toilet/shower, solar panels, 358,000kms $45,000 Ph 0417512892

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

WANTED 1997 Jayco Swan Campervan, VGC, full annex, gas oven and grill, 3way fridge, sleeps 6 $9500 Ph 0417166309

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New 3/4 length suede coat, large size 14, terracotta/tan $90ono Ph 0413555645

Commercial Equipment Skope Misa lock key cool room, drop in unit, 2230w x 1830d x 2230h, VGC $4000 Ph 0417101120

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CARAVANS 2003 Avan the Tayla pop-top, 2 axle, reg till 12/19 $15,500 Ph 0417119787

REDUCED 22’ Walkabout caravan with Landcruiser 80 series steel axle, disc brakes, all independent air bags, suspension with built in air compressor and tank, 186L, 2dr fridge/freezer, separate shower, toilet, 7kg washing machine, aircon, gas room heating, many extras $34,000 Ph 0429986219

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Desk computer monitor, mouse, keyboard and drive plus all leads, EC $120 Ph 0409967815 Horsham REDUCED Pop-up Statesman Farm Machinery Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, island d/bed, mod/cons, roll-out awning, EC 18’ Leith Slasher $18,000 plus Gst $16,000 Ph 0407821021 Ph 0419575660

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Farm Machinery

Speed Disc 20’ ILGI Aragon

Ph 0428 349 401

JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, 2 sets H7 led h/lamp globe kits, new chopper, chaff spreader, customer $35 each Ph 0408504029 drawbar, grain tank cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 egn hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316 Jetstream computer boomspray, 2000L, GC $5000 plus Gst Ph 0418345035

1999 John Deere CTS II with 936D Draper front on trailer. MAV chopper rotor upgrade, Big Top, 2100 colour screen and receiver for yield mapping. Fire extinguishers, spot and LED lights, camera for reverse and engine, 4478 Sep hrs $47,000 plus Gst Ph 0407179433

2004 Pioneer Argyle camper trailer, hard floor, built strong and reliable for all terrain travel, EC, quick set up for overnight stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph 0437170526 3 & 1/2” Beaudesert exhaust, fits 2016 onwards 200 Landcruiser, paid $1700 sell $1000 Ph 0418981322

2008 Claas Lexion 600 header and 40’ Macdon FD70 front $200,000 plus K125 Kenworth 36’ bogie tip over Gst Ph 0427323041 axle trailer, would make good farm 30’ Smale Pea pickup on John truck, truck reg 03884F, trailer reg Deere front $12,000 plus Gst Ph 01129A $25,000 Ph Dale 0418166024 0499852208 Loxton slasher 10’ $3000 plus Gst 30’ Smale pea plucker, Case 1010 Ph 0429434340 front in GC, front only, no trailer $8000 Ph 0418166024 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO $1375 inc Gst Ph 0429986227

CAT 480 R 2003, Canola pick up (country wide), 12’, 972 McDon, 36’ draper front plus trailer, tyres 95%, C12 motor, EC, ready to go, worth look, cheap high capacity machine, farm leased $88,000 inc Gst Ph Peter Velthuis 0428990907

For Sale

Marshall Fertilizer Spreader, PTO, GC $1200 Ph 0419778181 Portable shearing plant, antique, villiers motor, runs well, used recently $2500ono Ph 0419347160

Chamberlain 24 Run John Deere Combine with small seed box and Morris 3 row finger tines, $10,000 plus GST ono Ph 0428844204

REDUCED Amazone Spreader, Z-AM 3000 $13,000 plus Gst Ph 0427861246 REDUCED Chamberlain 9G 1962 Model new head gasket, linkage, DH22 1949 Howard tractor and cab, pwr/st, good rubber, no further rotary hoe, complete nut and bolt, use $6500 plus GST Ph 0428848203 the best restoration with all receipts, REDUCED NH TR88 header, 36’ welcome inspections $13,000 Ph Macdon front, perfect cond $38,500 53891725 inc Gst ono Ph 0428946395

Pegar pocket spring seats Home 2x 7pce glass top dining setting, GC Theatre 4 seater recliner in soft brown leather, made in QLD, model $250 each ono Ph 0428582315 Barbeque, Jackeroo J4X $60 Ph ‘Wellington’, 4 modified drink holders to suit wine glasses or stubbies or 0427581825 cans, optional adjustable headrests, Bench top elec oven and hot plates comes from pet free, smoke free, $75 Ph 0427840201 kid free home, absolute EC $5750 Coffee machine Bosch VeroBar, Ph for more pictures and info Ph 100 fully automatic, GC $350ono Ph 0427042750 Nhill Freezer Westinghouse 150L chest 3000 watt, 15amp generator, with 0428582315 $155 Ph 0439300079 Kohler twin motor on wheels $1600 Cradle, beautiful handmade wooden Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo Ph 0429986219 cradle $80 Ph 0427581825 shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new 3 way fridge, phone for more great features, reluctant sale -downsizing home, lovely well kept van, many extras $14,500 Ph 0354951652 St Arnaud

Header parts to suit 1460 and 1640 3PL PTO Tractor slasher, 1.8m wide, case headers, rear axle, dbl sided heavy duty $1000 Ph 0417385223 shaker drive belt, new, 1/4 of new REDUCED 2000 Surplus building 8’ x 5’ tandem tipping trailer $2500 price $300 Ph 0407911884 bricks, new $700 for the lot or will Ph 0437412198 Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 123 separate Ph 0457570421 9” Wolf angle grinder with Wolf HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Ph REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV Sapphire vertical cut off stand of 53826461 or 0429309491 camper trailer, king bed, grey, heavy various discs $200 Ph 0487592270 Husqvarna ride on mower, model duty canvas, single axle, tailgate 9x6’ blue oriental carpet, LTH2038, 2010, EC $2500ono Ph lantern, 2x 90L water tanks, 2x LED suits modern decor, EC $800 Ph 0408808297 Horsham lights, EC $3700 Ph 0412784365 0408378665 Horsham REDUCED Crouch fishing reel, Air conditioner, Altise window HMV old gramophone, Mickey mobile refrigerated cooling 15,000 Mouse cream radio, black marble BTU, used twice due to rooftop clock Ansonia, old violin in original upgrade $390 was $1100 new Ph case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire 0439300079 State radio, 3pc cane fishing rod, cottage clock, upright gramophone, Air conditioner, artic circle, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, CFM6000, engine good, base rusty $180 Ph 53840235 Hydro pressure excavator, solid brass fishing reel, will separate sucker trailer large capacity, 2006 Ph 53824316 sharp, reliable $20,000 plus Gst REDUCED Slater 200lb Scales, Ph 0428582177 rayo kero table lamp, lge duplex steelite reel 1931 6in, dietz union driving lamp kero, HAC wooden helmet mantle clock, wooden mantle clock,floyd pound/in pressure gauge, Aircraft Hanger Horsham Airport, solid brass 10in boat propeller, lge 40’x40’, could be used for storage wooden gun case with acc, solid $40,000 terms available Ph 53824766 leather gun case by cashmanc, $1050 or will separate Ph 53824316 AMC ride on mower, 330 Outback 13hp Honda $1100ono Ph Rotary Hoe, 6’ 3PL HD 3sp rotor, Indoor 4 piece cane setting, as new EC $1600ono Ph 53826461 or 0458681119 $1950ono Ph 0427322006 Ararat 0429309491 Industrial flood light 250 HPS or Slate billiard table, 8x4, EC, never 250MH comes with lamp and spare used, too big for room, with cues, ballast ignitor lamp to make 250MP, scorer and all balls Ph Bill $4000 Ph never used, 240v $250ono Ph 0427311998 0409967815 Horsham Sliding drawers set up for Ford Ladies Repco bike, GO, pick up only Ranger, BT50 Mazda dual cab 2012 $85 Ph 0429066504 after 6pm onwards $500 Ph 0408338161 Line Trimmer kit, 2 stroke engine, Superior multihead mower, 3PL 8’ brush cutter that connects to same suitable lawn mowing, EC $1900ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Antique barbers chair, located shat, 2 in 1 $120 Ph 0438644473 Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph June Lockable roll-top desk with 8 Table tennis table, GC $100 Ph drawers, GC $500ono Ph 53521539 0469740723 0428334932 or Liz 0402447037 Ariens self-propelled lawn mower Ararat.

REDUCED Slasher 3PL Howard, 2011, gal deck, 1.3m, full wheel equip, very good original cond $1430 inc Gst Ph 0427861958 REDUCED Stevlon mobile trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027

Mig welder, Cigweld/transmig 250 with traveller, VGC, incs regulator Billiard table 8’x4’, slate top, and hoses (no cylinder), spare tips, with accessories $1900ono Ph wire rollers (0.6, 0.8, 0.9, 1.2) and spare full roll of wire (0.9), ideal for 0427322006 Ararat farm or engineering workshop $1300 Ph 0401504176 New season hay for sale, small bales, barley, beans and rye with some clover $8.80 pick up, elevator available Ph 53810850 Office Furniture, desks, chairs, buffet, bookcase, filing cabinets, Billiard table, full size Alcock projectors, for inspection phone Thomson & Taylor No 2360, includes 0457821438 all original accessories, rules and score board, removal at purchaser’s Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table with cost $3500ono Ph 0409406366 6 chairs and cushions $800 Ph 53811891 Stawell Blue lift chair, GS, must be collected Oztrail tent, canin type, new, 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 or $450 Ph 53823826 0407750274 Bobcat, Clark M610, good tyres, needs work, near complete $1500 Ph or text 0497616187

Goodyear tractor tyres, 420/70R 28, Silo aeration/fumigation Smallair brand new $650each Ph 0428212996 fan on new adjustable base and pulleys $2400 Ph 0428944462 Grain auger, Sherwell, 43x7, 18hp Vanguard jockey wheel, GC $2750 Supermajor Tractor, cab, hydraulics, tures 70%, 3PL, fresh oil change, inc Gst Ph 0428504228 motor not running $1900ono Ph Header 1986 Inter 1440 model 5200 0419347160 hrs with 23’, 810 open front serviced Tractor Inter B414 diesel, new annually by IH mechanic, always clutch, new back tyres, 3pt linkage shedded, EC for age $12,000 plus $7700 inc Gst Ph 0428847201 Gst Horsham Ph 0428844204 Various field bins ranging from $3300 to $8800 inc Gst Ph Bolens ride on mower, 38” mulching 0428946395 deck $1200 Ph 53811891

For Sale 1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Ph Heaslip 5-6T Grouper, roll tarp, 0408504029 6.5hp, stands, no further use $7700 1 Sphere TV wall mounting bracket, new $32 Ph 0408504029 in Gst Ph 0457589689

Chef uniforms black and white, all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell Chook Feeders, made by Max Hedt, will reduce feed costs dramatically, Parkmaker Plus Golf Buggy, VGC, last remaining stock $130 each, cash plus two new batteries $1000 Ph 0438822470 only Ph Eric 53470200

Rangehood and glass ceramic cooktop and cleaning utensils $280ono Ph 0409967815 Horsham Electric food warming trolley, Magic Maid Imperial, GC $100 Ph53582955 Fantastic Furniture 5 seater Drake Modular lounge suite, VGC, new $900 selling for $500neg Ph 0417243954 New in box marble trend vanity, white gloss, 900 one tap hole $250 REDUCED Stunning timber table, 6 chairs, EC $990 Ph 0407826604 Ph 53852748

Garage Sales

Wimmera Outdoors, Surf One, Sportspower & Commercial Hotel

Garage Sale Pynsent St Horsham, Alley Lane next to the Exchange Hotel

Long weekend

Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 9

9am to 5pm

Garage Sale 2 Royal Court, Horsham

Atom lawn edger, VGC $250 Ph 53822660

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

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Household Items

Filmosound valve amplifier, 1930s Radio Chassis, old Ford press button radio, AWA Amplifier mic volume, phono volume tone, old car horns, kero chicken lamp, 1960s Astor radiogram ex con, pr Army back bakelite telephone set MK 111 in Pool table, 9’x4.5’, inc light and all green tin Ph 53824316 accessories, VGC, must sell $1100 Fishing 13 rods, GC, lot for $180 Ph Ph 0401282004 0476019929 Portable Lincoln welder, 200amp,

6.75hp 3-N-1, mulch bag, side Metal tool box 1.15m long x 15cm discharge EC new price $1900 sell wide $30 Ph 0458014560 for $1000 Ph 0459602388 Ararat Ferguson TEA20 1951 12V, new tyres, mudguards, 5/wheel, seat, water pump, hoses, paint, recored radiator and alternator in top condition, more information and spection photo available Ph Laurie 0429491426 Horsham

For Sale

12’ x 7’ tri axle trailer $2200 Ph Coleman gazebo, 3m x 3m, never Platform scales, electronic, weighs World War 2 ammunition to 300kg, as new $85 Ph 0408504029 containers, timber and steel, 0437412198 used $120ono Ph 53523885 Ararat various sizes, individual prices Ph 12v crutcher, cooper shearer plant, Cricut maker machine, POA Ph 0487592270 moppet double grinder, hand pieces, 53928252 pedestal elec drill, A-model Ford wire Errisson Mining extension bell type wheel, heaps of other quality goods N3111, Feb 1947, Old valve radios, Ph 0428663391 Household Items console and mantle, Aluminium

FOR HIRE

$10.45 inc GST per acre

For Sale

Toy hauler trailer 2011, 4.3l x 1.55w x 1.86l, great for motorbikes, EC, as new, selling due to ill health $6600ono Ph 0468469444 Tri-axle plant trailer, elec brakes, new tyres, VG cond, stock crate to suit, W64074 $7700 Ph 0427361335 Triton work station, hardly used, complete with video tape instructions $300 Ph 53521539 Ararat

Saturday 7 March 9am - 2pm Sunday 8 March 9am - 2pm Various household goods, childrens toys, video tapes, tools

Garage Sale

Triton workcentre, including Makita 9’ saw, lots of extras, Instr book $400 Ph 0408922442

13 Newell Street, Marnoo

Various potted plants, large and small great prices Ph 0353821130

Saturday 7 March 9am - 4pm Sunday 8 March 9am - 4pm

Water pump (leader), suit small to medium size tank, new, PRP $300 sell $180 Ph Steve 0432502452 Horsham White tiles 300mm x 450mm x 10.2mm, AA grade, 18 boxes of 12, area 1.62m, price negotiable Ph 0425790879 Ararat

Household & shed items, large variety

Kaniva Town Garage Sales Maps available on the day from the Uniting Church

Saturday, March 14th Wick wiper $1500 Ph 0427881236 Windows Cedar, 1x 620w 1800h, 1x 1740w 1800h $200 or will separate Ph 0428535646

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Household Items REDUCED Westinghouse 60cm stainless steel freestanding dishwasher, brand new, RP $1099 sell $700 Ph 53523885

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Motor Vehicles under $3000

REDUCED 2013 Honda Motorcycle, CRF250, EC, 12mths reg, only 900kms, 1E2TO2 $4000 Ph 0400518232

REDUCED 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon, 6cyl, 3.0ltr auto, runs well, 418000km, WBU243, best offer Ph 0400979635

Yamaha Grizzly 4 Wheel Motorbike, 350 auto, 627hrs, 2 wheel drive, reg serviced, 2.5yo, VGC, side flares, Savage 485 Baycruiser with carry box, water tank, 6500kms Evinrude 90hp e-tec outboard, Minn $5500 Ph 0457866027 Kota elec motor mount and second battery, Bimini, rocket launcher and marine radio $31,500 Ph 0428855390

Roll top desk with 10 drawers, key lock for security, roll top locks automatically when closed including all drawers, extra storage pockets inside roll top, handy for hiding the general paperwork, home business or students desk, H1175xW1220xD610, Australian made, very clean, kid free, smoke free, pet free $425 Ph for more pictures and info 0427042750 Savage putt putt boat 1950s, 15’ fiberglass body and trailer, complete Nhill mint mint restoration, welcome Vacuum cleaner, Dyson DC 54, inspection, boat reg SR944 $6000 bagless, hardly used, EC $150ono Ph 53891725 Ph 53585634

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Electric wheelchair, compact, 2yr old small black desexed male folding, near new, paid $2450 sell cat, back feet slightly turned out, $1900ono Ph 0447724508 breathing issue, quiet voice hardly meows, missing from Campbells Bridge or possibly Cato Park since Jan 7, reward offered, contact Tash 0427096646

CMD Performance chip, suit Chrysler 30CD or Jeep 3-0L CRDIV6 $285 Ph 0408504029

Engine L98, V8 with complete manual drive line from 2010 VE SS, done 20k only Ph 0488228976

1978 Mercedes Benz 280SEL, in VGC, eng # 11098522038527, serial # 2227544, $4000 with RWC Ph Geoff 0488689502 leave message

Fold-up scooter, easy to erect and put take apart, paid $2200 will sell for Variety of cargo barriers, left over $1600ono Ph 0423664106 Nhill Jason Lazyboy recliner/lift stock to fit Toyota Prado 2002 and 1996, Toyota L’Cruiser, GQ Patrol chair, beige leather, EC $600 Ph and kit, L’Cruiser 100S 2005 (2), 0428975203 Toyota Kluger, Ford EA-EF Falcon S/ New light weight wheel chair with wagon Ph Ken 0418202203 for more accessories, paid $700 will sell for info Nhill $500 Ph 0402194870

Motor Vehicles under $3000

1998 Mitsubishi Magna, station wagon, 6 cyl, no tow bar, 284,000kms, 6MMTS6A46WTO54057, 6G72M117203 $3,000ono 0408847419

REDUCED Nissan Navara 2010, 2016 Holden Cruze JH CD, hatch, 6 dual cab ute, auto, RWC, XMO948 spd, tiptronic, silver, 60,000kms, rego $12,000ono Ph 0431718423 till May 2020, service books, 1HE1TY REDUCED 2007 Ford Fairmont $13,000 Ph Keith Ficher 0417691000 Ghia BF MKII 4D Sedan 4.0L, 6cyl, 2016 white Holden Trax, 1HR auto, 142,315kms, tow bar, good 5FI, auto, 5mths rego, 85,000kms, tyres, GC, UPR162 $5800ono Ph service up to date $15,000ono Ph 0417156434 0416981621

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

36 Ford sedan, steel body and chassis, partly restored, most 2000 Toyota Prado, petrol, auto, original parts, no separating of parts, 254,223km, 1IN6NI $17,000ono Ph chassis # 68TS4620 $10,000 Ph 0417512892 2004 Holden Vectra CDXi Sports 0434358412 hatch, new tyres and battery, GC, runs and drives really well, V6 motor, Expressions of Interest low kms, reg and RWC, IPV7MG $5500 Ph 0428504395

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2015 FGX-XR8 6sp manual silhouette paint with grey/black leather interior, travelled 26,000kms, as new always covered and garaged, car bra included AXM968 $41,000ono contact Ph0458505914

Project Steering Committee Dunmunkle Creek Asset Decommissioning

Expressions of Interest are invited for Landholder representatives. GWMWater is responsible for decommissioning redundant assets and infrastructure between Glenorchy and Boolite to return Dunmunkle Creek to its natural state. The Dunmunkle Creek Asset Decommissioning Project Steering Committee will oversee the project and provide advice to GWMWater to ensure the project is both meeting its objectives and effectively engaging impacted stakeholders. GWMWater is seeking Expressions of Interest from landholders to fill four positions on the Project Steering Committee.

2006 Hyundai Getz, manual, 4 door, reg until April 2020, would make perfect first car, 1PH1XV $3000ono Ph 0409358886 2004 Harley V-Rod 1100, immaculate condition, reg till 9/20, 28,500 genuine kms, HF808 $17,000 Ph 0409590596 BA Falcon, GC, RWC, reg til July, 166,000kms, SJF811 $2500 Ph 0447250848 Falcon AU Ute, 2002, auto, damaged, no tray, BTA714 $240 Ph 0490364260 Dimboola Falcon EB, sound mechanically, 2005 VT750 Honda Shadow, GC, registered, ZQI195 $800ono Ph immaculate cond, brand new tyres, 0427029051 approx 6mths reg, RWC, 25,000kms, 1B2PB $5500ono Ph 0427506755 2018 CRF 250R, 2.1hrs on meter, as new $8000ono Ph 0428243616 Harley Davidson, 1976 shovelhead, 1200cc, 5speed, fitted with sidecar, EC, best offer Ph 0434957205 Honda 125 dirt bike, seat height Nissan Xtrail, 2003 model, 4WD, 700ml only, VGC, $1000 firm Ph petrol, 5spd man, selling as is, no reg, 0429060349 ZZK390 $1500ono Ph 0406533184

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REDUCED Nissan Navara Twin Cab, 2009 D40, 4x4, 6spd manual, RWC, 16’ alloy wheels, abs brakes, 6 stacker CD player, 12mths reg, 1DL4AS $13,000ono Ph 0423662397

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

MOTORCYCLES

REDUCED 10’ de Havilland aluminium boat, 4hp Mariner o/ board, trailer and accessories, excellent car topper, ideal for behind small car, boat reg XV027, trailer reg L76302 $700firm Ph 53524062 Ararat

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Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

white, 2.2L diesel, EC, 161000kms, comes with RWC, ZPO687 $14,999 Ph0419902405

2001 Hyundai Elantra GIS, auto, 2005 Honda CR-V, 4x4 SUV, 5 sp air, reg until 6/20, RWC, 218,000kms manual, GC, new brake pads, new $1650ono Ph 0427887311 battery, reg until March 2020, 197700 Wheelchair, no further use, kms, IJS 3PY $4,400 Ph 0408482192 over $3000 new, sell $1500 Ph 0457589689 Pride ski boat, 150hp Evinrude, fantastic first boat, E32-12 $5000 Ph Peter 0428990907

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

2011 Hyundai i30, auto, 3mths reg, tinted windows, 99,000kms,1DW4MA 2005 Toyota HiLux 4x2, Turbo Nissan Patrol 2003, new 4cyl auto diesel, AC, TipBody, 5spd manual, done 38,000kms, car 218,000kms, $9500ono Ph 0428503733 Holden Astra CDX hatchback, 111,000kms $20,000 Ph 0418504774 bullbar, towbar, wide tyres, new fuel pump, May reg, RWC, TNW313 REDUCED 2003 VY Commodore, 2007, manual, black, 108,000kms $12,000 Ph 0400251464 12mths rego, towbar, SGN821 $2800 $3500 Ph 0412662209 Ph 0427881236 Nissan Pulsar ST 1.8lt sedan, Subaru Forester LX2003, auto, leather seats, s/roof, r/racks, near deceased estate, 5spd manual, roadworthy, 185,000kms, SIB214 maroon, EC, RWC, QXB654 $6990 Yamaha Scooter, 5750kms, EC, reg Ph 0429934307 $2500 Ph 53525760 1F173 $1600 Ph 0408824734 VR Ute, bullbar, towbar, canopy Yamaha TTR 50E 2012, GC $999 Ph tub liner, good tyres, eng # 0429885236 2012 Holden Calais V, 110,000kms 6H8VRK80HSL810643, no reg/RWC $15,000 Ph 0418504774 $1800 Ph 0413350514 REDUCED 2009 Holden VE SV6, Motor Vehicle Accessories 6 speed manual, sidi engine, tyres Motor Vehicles 90%, RWC included, XLI098 $13,000 $3000 - $10,000 1 towing, down ball load, indicator Ph 0429394619 REDUCED 1977 XC Fairmont, 4.1 $40 Ph 0408504029 TBar, auto, power steer, a/c, no reg 1984 Nissan Patrol Completor or RWC, permit supplied, owned 25 minus motor and gearbox, parts only years, VIN JG34TU82540C $5500 Ph $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat 53569340 or 0412482521 2 Philips D3S HID globes $120 pair Ph 0408504029 2013 Mazda6 Touring, pearl

Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, 1986 Ford F 350, single rear wheels, 4x4 6x8 dropside trayback, 2011-2016 $295 Ph 0408504029 Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford 4sp manual, registered, diesel, marine V8, 6.2 Chev, reasonable cond for Maverick $100ono Ph 0447981047 Electric wheelchair, Guardian Steinbauer performance chip age of vehicle, 1LA2PY $8000 Ph 32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, Aspire, GC $750ono Ph 0406533184 suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 Ph 0497296607 1999 VT Holden Calais, auto, full new $150 Ph 0427840201 0427840201 leather interior, sunroof, tow bar, PSS Toyota Landcruiser GX bench - 221 $4500 neg 53521260 seats, VGC $650 Ph 0487216364 2003 Toyota Hilux Ute, manual, 6mths rego, 4 new tyres, dual fuel, cruise control, CD player, genuine tray, tonneau cover, 325,000kms, SNW593 $4000 Ph 0401233321

4.2m runabout for sale, forward controls, front opening windscreen, 2 swivel seats, vinyl top, boat is powered by a 30hp Chrysler 2 stroke outboard and Evinrude electric trolling motor, AX599, boat sits on galvanised trailerQ32043, boat has had a sheltered life on inland waters, mainly the lower Glenelg and Rocklands Reservoir, starts and runs well, limited use over its lifetime and past 4 years none at all, always shedded and covered $3000ono Ph Geoff 0488689502 and leave message

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

Expressions of Interest close 2 pm Monday 9 March 2020

2008 Mazda 6 Classic wagon, one owner, full service history, 235,000km, WJZ598 $6600 Ph 0417566140

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“While there is life there is hope” says an old proverb. Life can sometimes become so painful and dark that hope seems impossible. It appeared that way to Job, a figure in the Bible (Old Testament). Job said “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.” Judy Garland sang a song in the film The Wizard of Oz, “Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue.” Hope. “Hope, like the gleaming taper’s light, adorns and cheers our way; and still, as darker grows the night, emits a brighter ray.” (Oliver Goldsmith). We can have hope because in the darkness the light shines. John’s Gospel (1:5) says “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” That light is Christ Jesus. Australians collectively are going through dark, stressful and painful times with drought and bushfires and are hurting. Individually we have times of pain, grief and darkness. I’ve been there myself, ready to give up. God is a God of hope. An old hymn goes “All my hope on God is founded.” The Bible says “For I know the plans I have for you,…plans to give you hope and a future.” And so it was for Job. God brought him through despair and darkness – and He brought me through, brilliantly. He will bring us all through if we turn to Him. Put your hope in God. (Psalm 42:5) Jennifer Pearson, City Heart Church of Christ, Stawell

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Motor Vehicles over $20,000

MY17 BMW 3 Series MSport, 1 owner selling as no longer needs, excellent BMW dealer service history, VERY low mileage, as good as new, sold with RWC, 1ID4AZ $42,990 Ph 0409549714

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Beale Vader piano, VGC, plays well $500 Ph 53822409 Kerrera 6 string banjo, brand new with bag $300 Ph John 0475112667

Rentals For rent, modern two bedroom unit in quiet area, 50 Madden St Kaniva, suit retired or professional, see rent.com. au $235pw Ph 0419546410

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Come and work for the Winner – Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2019 Australian Training Awards. SuniTAFE is also the leading Victorian TAFE in Employer Satisfaction and Employment Outcomes and is currently leading the sector in new commencement growth.

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Nissan Patrol 2003 DX, coil cab tray, 6cyl, 4.2 diesel, 5spd manual, Home for relocation, period style, 2008 outback slip on camper $17,000 located in Horsham Ph 0427808277 will separate, upgraded turbo, intercooler and suspension, near new Sports Equipment tyres, bull bar and warn winch, vin# JNIUCNY61A020913, 237,000kms Full set of Tour Special golf clubs, $27,500 Ph Rod 0429340233 new cond, bag 8 buggy, new Niblick golf shoes size 9 and golf balls $700 Ph 0432274175

With an increasing demand for workers in the health industry we are looking for industry experts to facilitate training the next generation of workers. Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified individuals interested in teaching in the areas of; • Individual Support • Allied Health • Aged Care

Shogun Mountain Bike, trailbraker 2, MTB series, Shimano 26 gears, cassette sprockets, mirror, drink bottle, EC $145 Ph 0431215956 REDUCED 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0 diesel S4 auto AWD MY15, towbar, optional bullbar, servicing up to date, RWC, need to go bigger, 98,444kms, 1GQ6NC $21,995 Ph 0419135164

Wanting someone to drive in 130 creosote pine posts at Lower Norton, cash payment Ph 53848264 pls leave msg

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Antiques Ballarat is buying in your area. Please call Sherryn on 5332 2432 or 0428 521 714

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Our SuniTAFE teachers are required to hold Tertiary level qualifications in the area of delivery and at least three years industry experience. Our teachers are required to have a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), however if you don’t have one, we still encourage you to submit your interest if you are willing to obtain it.

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Marriage Celebrant

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Beaufort Football Netball Club Moving to the Ballarat Region for University or work?

Beaufort Football Netball Club is looking for football and netball players for season 2020. Contact Nick on 0407 406 509

Situations Vacant

Horsham LANES AND GAMES Shop Assistant – Horsham We are looking for a cheerful, friendly member for our team, to provide outstanding customer service. To serve delicious food & coffee. Weekdays & rostered weekend shifts. Email resume – enquiries@waacksbakery.com.au or Phone 5358 1238

Permanent Part-Time and Casual Drivers Required for school runs and route services in Horsham, Nhill and Minyip. HR licence, Working with Children’s Card and C.P.V.V. Driver’s Certificate required. Contact office on 5381 1548 or email resumes to wimmeraroadways@bigpond

We are looking for a staff member to join our team for an upcoming position! Must be reliable, hard-working, honest and have a ‘can- do’ attitude. The successful applicant will possess a friendly, outgoing personality with a mature outlook and be able to work as part of a team and individually. They will be a well organised person with proven leadership skills and must be available to work weekends on rotating roster. Approximately 30 – 35 hours per week. On the job training provided. Duties include but not limited to: Tenpin Bowling league duties, opening and closing of business, computer operations, customer service, money handling, basic bookkeeping, phone operations, cooking and cleaning. A current RSA and knowledge of bowling an advantage but not essential. To apply, bring your application into Horsham Lanes & Games and see Wayne, Mel or Taylor or send your application via email to horshamlanesandgames@gmail.com

Applications close 16th March 2020. For more information please call: 5382 5022

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Casual Stawell or Ararat $32.97 casual rate per hour Mia Fraser

Horsham Motor Co is a member of one of the largest and most progressive Privately Owned Automotive Groups in Australia. We are currently looking for a Sales Consultant (Cadet) to join our Vehicle Sales team in Horsham. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with good customer relations skills. Ideally you will have a sales background with the Character, Capacity and Commitment to build a successful career within the Automotive Industry. If you enjoy the thrill of a sale and keen to join an organisation with a track record of sales success, this is the position for you. Some interest in Motor Vehicles will be helpful along with a drivers licence. Ongoing in-Dealership and Factory training is provided. In addition to award rates, a Commission and expense package (including vehicle use) will be available to the successful applicant after an initial training / qualifying period. Applications including your CV need to be forwarded to: Peter Jenkin, Sales Manager Horsham Motor Company PO Box 1313 Horsham VIC 3402 Telephone: 03 53816111 Email: peterj@horshammotorco.com.au Applications close 9th March 2020

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INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINISTS Oscar Furniture is looking for competent sewers with an eye for detail, able to meet production deadlines. Good numeracy and literacy skills, solid team players. Experience preferred, with training provided for the right applicant. We are a flexible, inclusive employer. Full time preferred with flexible options available. Please email resume to: hr@oscargroup.com.au

Rural Northwest Health Board of Directors Vacancies

Rural Northwest Health in conjunction with the Minister for Health are seeking expressions of interest for board directors. Rural Northwest Health is an award winning leader in delivering rural health to the communities of Warracknabeal, Beulah and Hopetoun. We seek enthusiastic community members who can help us deliver high quality health into the future. For further information please contact Carolyn Conners at RNH on 5396 1221 or to apply go to the “Get on Board “website. For more information on applying, visit: www.health.vic.gov.au/governance How to Apply: Applicants are required to register an account on the “Get on Board” website prior to applying online. Once you have registered an account with “Get on Board”, please click the apply online button below. You will have the opportunity to address the key selection criteria and outline relevant qualifications and experience at this point. Applicants should upload a current curriculum vitae with their application. Applicants should view the position description attached to the advertisement prior to applying and complete the attached Police Check form. Applications close at 5pm on Monday, April 6, 2020.

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Rural Northwest Health – is an award winning small health service with a focus on improving local health outcomes. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a

ACCOUNT MANAGER FULL TIME

ACE Radio Broadcasters in Horsham have a position available for an account manager to service the needs of clients in Horsham and surrounding districts. Duties: • Services existing accounts, establish new accounts by planning and organising daily work schedule to call on existing or potential clients. • Work with customers to identify the best solution to meet their needs. • Provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. • Executing prospecting activities to generate ongoing sales • Achieving monthly and yearly budgets • Constructing and presenting client proposals and presentations. Skills/Qualifications: • Customer service. • Good computer skills. • The ability to balance your time between account management duties and new business development. • Excellent time management and organisation skills. • A current and valid driver’s license is essential • Ability to work as part of a team This position comes with a generous remuneration package including, phone allowance, laptop and fully maintained company vehicle. Training will be provided.

To apply for this role please email a current resume and covering letter to kellys@aceradio.com.au Applications close 5pm Friday, March 20, 2020.

For a full position description, please call 5382 1351. ACE Radio Broadcasters is an equal-opportunity employer.

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Team Leader: Leisure and Lifestyle Program

You can be more than part of your community be someone making a diﬀerence for people in your community

Support Coordinator/Case Manager Hours:

Full time Flexible hours can be considered

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The Team Leader Leisure and Lifestyle Program is responsible for delivering innovative programs that promote purpose, meaning, variety and dignity for our residents and that complement and enhance the achievement of care goals including cognitive rehabilitation and Montessori principles.

Manager

The Team Leader works closely with the Leisure and Lifestyle Assistants and volunteers coordinating rosters, supervising, training and assisting the team to ensure the program meets the psychological, social and emotional needs of our residents.

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Successful candidates will have• Certificate lV in Leisure and Health and/or relevant qualifications associated with education, adult education, events management or working towards the same. • Demonstrated experience in delivering a range of innovative and meaningful activities that promote purpose, dignity and safety for residents. • Ability to lead a small team that includes working with volunteers. • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in a flexible and adaptive way. We offer a variety of benefits to team members including• Continuing professional development opportunities • Generous salary packaging benefits • Employee Assistance Program • A friendly and supportive team environment For further information about this role please contactWendy James Executive Manager Clinical Services T: 5396 1224 Applications that include a cover letter and current CV can be forwarded to applications@rnh.net.au by 15th March 2020. Rural Northwest Health values family and life balance. www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

Hours:

38 per week Stawell $35.02 per hour Karen Watson

22.8 per week Stawell $37.52 to $38.50 per hour Mia Fraser

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30.4 per week Horsham or Stawell $30.49 to $40.01 per hour Caleb Lourensz

38 per week Stawell $30.49 to $35.02 per hour Caleb Lourensz

Closing: 12pm Monday 23 March 2020 our website: grampianscommunityhealth.org.au

employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Field Days

Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

SHOWCASE: Wimmera Machinery Field Days have kicked off for another year with plenty to see and do. Pictured clockwise from above: Ryan, Brad and Aiden Holland from Bangerang check out some machinery; Allan Burnett from Reptile Awareness Display shows off his poisonous snakes; Annabel Carter feeds a kid; Horsham’s Jacob Wilde meets a new friend; Melanie Phillips and Charlotte Iverach from Geological Survey Victoria with core samples from the Wimmera; and Philip Hawker and his children Will and Sophie try out a new harvester.

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Swifts Baggies

Success in sight BY LOTTE REITER

omething good is just around the corner – that’s the feeling in the camp of Swifts’ A Grade netballers ahead of the 2020 Horsham District netball season.

The Stawell outfit has proved itself a rising competitor the past two years, narrowly missing out on a top-three position both seasons, which was a far cry from failing to field an A Grade team entirely in 2016. Co-coach Kristy Dodds, returning to the senior coaching role for the first time in five years, said the side’s growing success had created a buzz throughout the club. She said she was keen to keep the fire in the belly for another year of finals contention. “The club culture and feeling at the moment is really positive,” she said. “To come back like we did in 2018 and 2019 and make finals is amazing, and the big focus this year is to keep that momentum and club positivity, both in seniors and juniors. “We want to be able to keep our position. It’s just a nice feeling that something is around the corner.” Dodds will be coaching alongside friend Brooke Palfreyman, who is completing her first year as a senior coach. Dodds said she was really excited

to be working with Palfreyman and share her coaching knowledge. “I previously coached A Grade in 2015, then went across to Moyston for a couple of years,” she said. “I had 2018 off while I was pregnant and came back to play again last year, just as a player. “Brooke was keen on taking on coaching this year and approached me about joining her in the role. “She’s coached junior grades previously, but wanted to take on a senior coaching role with someone who has had that experience. “So, I’m really excited to be working with Brooke, she’s one of my best friends. “In my first year playing with Swifts, I think back in 2012, Brooke and I played together. “She knows how I am and what the expectations are.” The Baggies started pre-season training early last month, broken into Tuesday fitness-focused sessions and Thursday sessions targeted at game play and ball work. Dodds said the club had also selected its teams across all grades, and had played its first practice match against Moyston-Willaura. She said while there was intention to retain as many players from last year’s A Grade side as possible, a few girls had slipped away in what

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Development plan improvement from within.” Among players Hargreaves expects to have a big impact is ruckman Matt Healy. “He played well last year and he’s another year older so I’m expecting him to play a big role,” he said. “We also have a couple of exciting young guys, with both Jakob Salmi and Josh Davis ready to jump out of the ground.” Salmi and Davis will play on the ball, while Todd Matthews and Jakob Davis will be key figures in the backline. A stout defence was among Swifts’ biggest assets in 2019, helping the side to a fifth-placed finish. Last year’s leading goal-kicker Ben Martin will resume his spearhead role and will provide plenty of leadership as assistant coach. “Ben’s coached Swifts and Navarre premiership teams, so it will be good to have his wealth of knowledge working alongside me in my first senior coaching role,” Hargreaves said. Hargreaves will share ruck duties with Healy and push forward or back depending where he is needed. He said he was relishing the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience and looked forward to seeing how early preparations came together during round one against Rupanyup.

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ew Swifts coach Brett Hargreaves will look for improvement within his young playing group when the Baggies launch their attack on the 2020 Horsham District league season.

Swifts have farewelled three key senior players, with last year’s co-coach Daniel Parkin, and brothers Damon and Ryan Folkes defecting to Mininera league outfit Great Western. While Hargreaves said it was disappointing to lose three top-line players, he looked forward to seeing what his charges could produce this year. “We’ll be getting back some players whose seasons were cruelled by injury last year, including Ben Leong, Liam Scott and Scott Carey,” he said. Carey, who coached solo for three seasons before sharing the role with Parkin last year, will return from an ankle injury that cut his 2019 season short. Hargreaves said it would be interesting to see how the 2017 Dellar Medal winner fared as a player without the burden of coaching. “It will also be good to have a fully fit Liam Scott in action. We are looking at playing him in the forward line this year,” he said. “We don’t have any big-name recruits, so we will be looking for

Coaches Seniors: Brett Hargreaves Reserves: Mick Clarke Under-17s: Josh Davis Under-14s: Corey Fox “I have several aims this year, but first and foremost, I want to see the young blokes develop and become better footballers,” he said. “I also want to be competitive. I know it is going to be a strong competition and I want to be competitive week in, week out. “And any team that says they don’t want to play finals is kidding themselves. Playing finals is always a goal.” Club president Ian O’Donnell echoed Hargreaves’ thoughts, but went one step further. “We’ve made finals the last two years but we haven’t won one, so this year it would be good to make finals and win one,” he said. “There are a lot of positives for the club this year, including our new change rooms development. There is a lot of work going on, so people will have to be patient, but it’s short-term pain for long-term gain. “On the football side of things, ev-

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ormer Roos junior gun and now A Grade co-coach Olivia Jorgensen is hoping a focus on skill refinement will see her club back in finals contention this season. The Wimmera Netball Association side slipped for a second year in 2019, falling to sixth place on the ladder from its usual fourth or fifth and missing out on finals. Jorgensen, forming a new coaching partnership with Tahlia Avery, said with strong numbers and fitness on their side, Dimboola’s success would likely come down to its ability to fine-tune its ball skills and techniques. And in the lead-up to the new season, the Roos’ training nights are strongly reflective of their coaches’ approach. “We are definitely aiming for finals this year, like we do every year,” Jorgensen said. “We’re training Tuesday and Thursday nights, but instead of fitness circuits we’re working on our ball skills and trying to refine them while also fatigued. “We’ve been pretty good with our fitness. We’ve got the numbers and we’ve got the team bonded and strong, it’s just about tar-

geting our ball skills more.” While the Roos are yet to select squads, sides are set to look relatively similar to last year, with a few new additions. Players such as goal attack Billie Barber and centre Rhiannon Butler are back this season. Jorgensen said Nicole Polycarpou was also in the line-up, along with co-coach Avery who is returning to court in ‘full health’ after a 2019 injury. “The numbers are really good,” Jorgensen said. “And because our side is very similar to last year it means we can just carry it over. “We’re also going to be exposing a lot of our juniors to the higher grades and developing their skills, and we really want to focus on bringing the whole club together – football and netball. “When we do that and present a strong cohesive front, we are more likely to attract new players.” Jorgensen, who played through junior grades at Dimboola, will bring high-level netball experience to her 2020 coaching role after having spent her senior years playing in Ballarat Football Netball League and Victoria Netball League. She said she was excited to be

Coaches A Grade: Olivia Jorgensen and Tahlia Avery B Grade: Olivia Jorgensen and Tahlia Avery C Grade: Sharon Campbell and Tori Lehmann C Reserve: Kayla Mibus 17 and under: Sharon Campbell and Kellie Laverty 15 and under: Linley Wardle 13 and under: Linley Wardle able to offer this experience to younger Dimboola players. “I’m very positive about this year,” she said. “I want to be able to give the girls some more exposure to senior netball and skills, and I’m very excited about working with Tahlia too. “I think we’re going to complement each other really well.” Jorgensen said the Roos had a practice match lined up against Pimpinio in a couple of weeks. She said they were then set to come up against Nhill in their first match of the 2020 season.

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Recruits set to bolster Roos BY SARAH MATTHEWS

eturning Dimboola playing coach Justin Beugelaar hopes a heavy recruiting drive combined with strong community support will see the Roos advance up the Wimmera Football League ladder in 2020.

Beugelaar – who led the senior side to four victories during his first year as coach in 2019 after a winless 2018 season – said he was tired of his team being a ‘cellar dweller’ of the competition “We want people to respect us for the brand of footy we play and how we go about it,” he said. “Last year we had a few wins, such as beating Horsham at their home ground for the first time in several years, which was a cause for celebration. “But as I said to the boys, everything will count for nothing unless we continue to improve.” Beugelaar, a former Northern Territory Thunder vice-captain well versed in higher-level football, has drawn on his extensive contact list to add vital key-position strength to the Roos’ line-up. Three former NT Thunder teammates, Chris Williams, Michael Bowden and Jacob Schaper will pull on the green and gold this year.

Williams, a tall inside-midfielder, has joined the club from Northern Territory Football League outfit Darwin Buffaloes, while Schaper, a silky half-forward and winger, won a North Central league premiership with Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers in 2019. Bowden, a wingman, is the grandson of Richmond premiership player Mike Bowden and nephew of 250-game Tiger, Joel Bowden. The Roos have also welcomed several other players who have competed at a higher level, including defender Jarryd Graham, who will slot into centre-half-back. Beugelaar said 2019 newcomer Lochie Phillips would remain at the club this season, bringing two friends, tall half-back Logan Power and half-forward-winger Will Jasiewicz from Melbourne each week. The Roos have two notable losses in Ash Clugston and Sam Godden. “Ash won the best and fairest last year, so it’s disappointing, but for reasons out of our control he’s decided to go back to play at Jeparit-Rainbow,” Beugelaar said. “We’ve also lost Sam Godden, a former team-mate of mine, who has left to chase higher-level opportunities in Victoria. “Again, it’s disappointing but as a club we never want to hold anyone

Coaches Seniors: Justin Beugelaar Reserves: Daniel Greig Under-17s: Matt Everett Under-14s: Brent Thomson back from pursuing a higher level of football. “The good news is we’ve got all the local boys signed on for another year, which is a great thing, because they provide the grunt of the list.” Midfielder Matt Rosier has signed on for another term as assistant coach, while last year’s co-coach Matt Everett will be bench coach in 2020. Beugelaar said he expected a big year from young gun Mitch Jorgensen, who will return to the club full-time after a TAC Cup season with Greater Western Victoria Rebels. “There are a lot of young kids who are really progressing and it will be great to work with them this year,” he said. Dimboola has enjoyed strong numbers throughout pre-season, with plenty of juniors joining senior players on the track. Club president Justin Ward said he was thrilled with how things were shaping up ahead of round one.

Dimboola playing coach Justin Beugelaar

“The boys are doing a fantastic job. They are up and about and have a positive attitude,” he said. “We have strong leadership from the top down in both football and netball. We are really excited for the year ahead.” Mr Ward said while on-field success was important, off-field success was even more so, to ensure the club’s longevity. “We want to win games but also

work on player retention for the next year. That’s our main goal, to provide a good place for the under-16 to 18 footballers and netballers to go to so we can keep them at the club,” he said. “We want to push forward for the long haul.” Dimboola will play practice matches against Pimpinio on March 14 and Kalkee on March 21 before launching its season against Nhill on April 18.

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BY DAVID BERRY

hen Volleyball Horsham reformed in the nineties, team names were based around top clubs in Australia – Heidelberg, Shados Inala, Northern Aurora, Fort Street, Sisu and Wallabies.

For many years, Heidelberg and Shados Inala would meet at the annual ‘Good Neighbour’ tournament in Canberra or in national league, with their clashes always a highlight. Now it’s the turn of the Volleyball Horsham version of these two powerhouse clubs to do battle when round two kicks off tonight. Both teams enjoyed contrasting wins in round one – Heidelberg smashing Raptors, while Shados Inala had to dig deep to beat Volleyroos. For Heidelberg, setter Nathan Berry is the key. His work with middle attackers Lloyd Baker and Paddy Sherry will go a long way in determining the outcome of this game. Pass-hitters Tim Popple and Jordy Weidemann will be the duo that makes the difference between a Shados Inala victory or a Heidelberg upset. The traditional rivals will kick start a big night of A Grade volleyball, with the later games well in the balance. Volleyroos will take on Von Steiger Bloods with both teams looking to chalk up their first win, while Phantoms will be confident of ensuring Raptors will have to wait another week for a win.

In B Grade, the highlight match will be between the two younger Von Steiger teams – the Boomers versus the Gangsters. The Boomers will look to Ruben Ferguson and Sam Peachey to cause the Gangsters headaches, while Rhyce Allen and Marcus Williamson were good last week and would want to continue with that form. On the other end of the scale, the match between the Phantom Masters and Von Steiger Shadows will be entertaining. Experienced pair Vaughn Maroske and Paul Drendel for Phantom Masters will be up against Peter Armstrong and Mitch Huff from Von Steiger Shadows. Both teams were good winners from round one and will be keen to keep their winning form intact. This weekend sees Volleyball Horsham’s Phantoms members in action at the annual Seaside Tournament in Warrnambool, as they prepare for state league round one on April 4. Laelah Robertson and Tamikah Dockrill will play in the open honors women’s division, while Kara Johnson, Cleo Baker and Rebecca Allan will be in the division one team. Matthew Berry, Chris Radford and Jack Hannan will play in the open honors men’s division, while Tim Popple and Nathan Berry will join forces in a division two team. Seventy-two teams from across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will be in action across the three days.

WINNERS: From left, Jenny Creek, Nhill, Sandra Decker, Drung, and Cindy Marsh, Minyip, celebrate a successful outing.

Record field tees-off at Nhill

A record 27 players enjoyed Wimmera District Senior Ladies group’s first event on the 2020 calendar on Friday. Golfers representing Nhill, Kaniva, Dimboola, Minyip, Drung, Horsham, Serviceton, Murtoa, Grange and Rainbow golf clubs gathered at Nhill on a ‘fantastic day for golf’. Nhill ladies provided a lovely supper for all in attendance. Results – Division one: Win-

ner, Cindy Marsh, Minyip, 42 points; runner-up, Wendy Norton, Dimboola, 37 points. Division two: Winner, Sandra Decker, Drung, 37 points; runner-up, Trudi Moar, Kaniva, 34 points. Super Vets: Winner, Jenny Creek, Nhill, 35 points; runner-up, Mary Waugh, Nhill, 34 points. Best-nine out: Janice Midgley, Minyip, 21 points. Best-

nine in: Rae Bound, Nhill, 18 points. Nearest the pins: 4th, Cathrine Kennedy, Kaniva; 7th and 9th, Cindy Marsh, Minyip; 12th, Rae Bound, Nhill; 14th, Trudi Moar, Kaniva. Golfers will now head to Warracknabeal on Friday, March 13, for a 9.30am hitoff.

Vanstan wins open catfish honours Horsham Angling Club members will travel to Nelson later this month for the club’s next competition event. Thirty-six adults and 15 juniors enjoyed a Horsham catfish competition. Zephyr Vanstan won the open section with a 1.085kg catfish.

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amily, friends and supporters of late junior motocross rider Maggie Stacey will celebrate a race in her honour at Dooen on Sunday.

Horsham Motorcycle Club will host the inaugural Maggie Stacey Memorial Ladies Race as part of its 2020 MX Amateurs meeting. The club will run various junior and senior races at Dooen Recreation Reserve throughout Saturday and Sunday. Club president Corey Watts said members looked forward to paying tribute to Maggie, who died in December, aged 15. “Maggie was a young rider from Sea Lake who was a Horsham Motorcycle Club member,” he said. “She had been unwell for some time, but she was on the mend, so it came as a bit of a shock. “Her family and friends will come along on Sunday, even people who aren’t racing people. “Maggie’s race is only for club members and only for C Grade riders, because Maggie was a C Grade rider. There are no experts allowed.” Mr Watts said a Bronte Holland memorial race would be a highlight of Saturday action. Holland, a much-loved Horsham

clubman, died in 2009 aged 21. He was a highly successful junior motocross rider, winning several state and national junior titles, and turned professional at 16. Mr Watts said Holland’s race was a 125cc competition, because that was his ‘claim to fame’ as a junior. “It’s been on for the past three years and we usually get 20 to 25 riders. This year there is a lot more interest, because of the past years. Interest just keeps building,” he said. “There has been a lot of interest in the event from both junior and senior riders because of other events we’ve got coming up.” Horsham Motorcycle Club will host rounds one and two of Australia’s premier motocross competition, MX Nationals, on April 4 and 5. The same weekend, the club will welcome the best junior riders from across Australia, New Zealand and France to contest the FIM Oceania Junior Motocross Tri-Nations Cup. Mr Watts encouraged Wimmera residents and visitors to enjoy a day or two at the track this weekend. “There is free entry and the racing will go from 9.30am to about 3.30-4pm on both days,” he said.

PREPARATION: Track builder Josh Proctor, left, with Horsham Motorcycle Club members Mackay Baker, Cory Watts and Steve Arthur, prepare the Dooen track for racing at the weekend. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Sport Natimuk shoot event Some of Australia’s most skilled sporting shooters will descend on Natimuk on Monday to vie for a prize pool of more than $15,000. Natimuk and District Field and Game president Sam Marchesini said the club usually attracted more than 200 competitors for its biggest event of the year. “In previous years we’ve had up to the 220 mark, which is big for our club, since we usually have about 80 at other events,” he said. “Hopefully we will attract the same sort of numbers this year. “We are expecting some of the bigger shooters from around Australia. We usually get between 10 and 15 world-class shooters.” Mr Marchesini said the Labour Day event was always of a high calibre. “Bill Jorgensen at J & A Shooting has put up a lot of money again this year, even more so than in previous years,” he said. “He is offering $6000 if anyone can shoot the program clean, without missing a target, which is a good incentive.” There will be prizes to fourth in all grades, along with lucky shooter prizes. Nominations for the J & A Shooting Supplies 100 Target Classic open at 9am on Monday, with shooting underway at 9.30am. The event will be shot over two courses. People can call J & A Shooting on 5382 2248 for more information. – Sarah Matthews

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outh Club will face Swifts-Great Western in this season’s Grampians Cricket Association final at Central Park Stawell, after a couple of one-sided semifinals at the weekend.

The Combine played itself into such a strong position by Saturday night against St Andrews, the Saints conceded defeat and called off Sunday’s play. Winning the toss and batting, the Saints were soon in trouble against the Combine attack of Matt Heffer 4-29, Jayden McCarthy 3-17, Lachlan Patching 2-18 and Will Clough with one. No scores were entered by St Andrews, but with a score

of just 82, no one could have performed. In the remaining 46 overs, the Combine had reached 5-177 by stumps. Solid contributions came from Sam Cocks, 48, Rick Peters, 58no, and Matt Delzotto, 20. At Ararat’s Alexandra Oval, Youth Club also won the toss and batted, but it was a different story. The Clubbers batted all but two of the allotted 80 overs and reached 206, with scores of 96 from Nic Baird, 47 from Bailey Taylor and 25 from Cam Kimber. The main wicket taker for Pomonal was Lachlan Dalkin with 4-50. This completes a fine season for Dalkin who finished

with 23 wickets. Pat Frawley and Clayton Mackley each got two. This left the Tigers at 0-2 at Stumps. Pomonal also failed to enter scores, but on Sunday was dismissed for 79. The main destroyer for the Clubbers was Matt Healy with 5-21 in a disappointing effort from Pomonal. These results bring together in a final the two favourites in a season, which sees them one win each. The final match will be played over the three days of the long weekend. Many would see this as Nic Baird versus the Combine, such has been Baird’s dominance of the Clubbers’ scoring this sea-

son. This might be so, but the Combine would be remiss if it overlooked the batting talent of Ethan Marrow, Bailey Taylor, Jarrod Illig and Damon Folkes. The Combine’s bowling has been devastating this season but looked a little bare without Albert Eldridge’s spin at the weekend. The Clubbers bowling has done the job for them so far, but this will see them up against the team with the highest runs for the season, so Healy, Kimber and Folkes will need to perform if they are to contain the likes of Cocks, Tom Eckel, Rick Peter and Travis Nicholson. This should be an intriguing and fitting final.

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Centre on Sunday, winning her 50-metre breaststroke final to claim a medal in the 16-years age group. Lily also placed ninth in backstroke and 10th in butterfly finals. She qualified for finals during heats on Saturday, also contesting 50-metre freestyle.

Lily will now compete in 16-years breaststroke over 100m and 200m distances at the nationals in Perth, from April 7-12. • Right, Lily Eldridge with her gold medal at 2020 Victorian State Sprint Championships at the weekend.

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A Grade This week: Two-day games, Homers v Rupanyup-Minyip at Sunnyside Recreation Reserve, Horsham Saints v Jung Tigers at Coughlin Park, Blackheath-Dimboola v Colts at Dimboola Recreation Reserve, Noradjuha-Toolondo v Laharum at Horsham City Oval. Last week: Noradjuha-Toolondo d Blackheath-Dimboola, Horsham Saints 279 (T. Bell 119, G. Davidson 70; B. Hudson 4-28, J. Boschen 2-25) d Rupanyup-Minyip 10-227 (D. Clark 60, D. Schaper 60, M. Mbofana 25; T. Caccaviello 5-39, J. Carroll 4-30); Laharum 9-204 (D. Griffiths 62, J. Mahoney 42; R. Frew 3-11) d Colts 8-202 (B. Couch 128; D. Bunworth 4-61, A. Cutter 2-28, J. Mahoney 2-61); Homers 104 (S. Hopper 44; D. Dridan 4-4, D. Puls 2-19, J. Pymer 2-32) and 6-81 (A. Atwood 45; A. Adams 2-8, J. Pymer 2-11) d Jung Tigers 77 (M. Bandara 7-28) and 107 (C. Lawson 46; C. Britten 3-27, M. Bandara 3-34, B. Perry 2-13).

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A Grade This week: Final, Youth Club v Swifts-Great Western at Central Park. Last week: Youth Club 206 (N. Baird 96, B. Taylor 47, C. Kimber 25; L. Dalkin 4-50, P. Frawley 2-26, C. Mackley 2-34) d Pomonal 79 (M. Healy 5-21, D. Folkes 2-5, H. Evans 2-11); Swifts-Great Western 5-177 (R. Peters 58, S. Cocks 48) d St Andrews 82 (M. Heffer 4-29; J. McCartney 3-17, L. Patching 2-18).

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A Grade This week: Semi-finals, Saturday, Jeffcott v Donald at Donald Recreation Reserve, St Arnaud v Marnoo at King Georges Park. Last week: Brim-Kellalac-Sheep Hills 3-66 (M. Crisp 26; A. Keys 2-18) d St Mary’s 63 (L. Somers 4-17, I. McPherson 2-2, C. Dean 2-8); Marnoo 224 (T. Maruma 62, B. Cameron 57, S. Macpherson 53; P. Sheahan 3-11, J. Randall 2-40, S. Noonan 2-61) d Birchip 84 (R. Doran 29; L. Whitbourne 5-35, D. Lang 3-22); Jeffcott 1-67 (D. Atkins 45) d Wycheproof-Narraport 61 (L. Jones 4-12, J. Bath 2-3, N. Atkins 2-6); St Arnaud 4-71 (B. Hando 29; C. Leith 2-21) d Donald 67 (W. Jackson 5-9, J. Patching 3-26).

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Homers finish on top BY PAUL CARRACHER

omers have stitched up Horsham Cricket Association’s top spot on the twoday ladder with an outright win over Jung Tigers at the weekend.

The Pigeons rolled the Tigers for 107 in their second innings before getting the required runs for the loss of six wickets in the low-scoring affair. Only Conor Lawson put up any resistance for the Tigers with a fighting 46 not out. Dale Dridan contributed 15 runs down the order. Craig Britten and Mohan Bandara took three wickets each. Bandara collected a 10-wicket match haul in the process. Adam Atwood, 45, and Paddy Mills, 24, saw the Pigeons home despite the home side losing six wickets in the chase. Laharum won a thrilling contest over Colts at Horsham’s Dudley Cornell Park. Daniel Griffiths, 62, and Josh Mahoney, 42, did the heavy lifting for Laharum to pass Colts’ score, nine down tailenders Jack Parfett-Oliver and Anthony Cutter hitting the winning runs. Ross Frew took 3-11 for Colts

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PREPARED: Horsham Saints’ Tony Caccaviello sets his field in place against Rupanyup-Minyip at the weekend. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER and six other bowlers snared a wicket each. Horsham Saints successfully defended their mighty 279 against Rupanyup-Minyip, but not before a classic duel between Saints’ spearhead Tony Caccaviello and Panthers’ run machine Mark Mbofana. Mbofana, batting at four, took the long handle to Caccaviello for a couple of hefty straight drives but Caccaviello countered by putting the Panther star on his

backside and delivering fierce bouncers. At one stage Caccaviello was bowling with only a short leg and long-on with the rest of the field on the offside. Jono Carroll ended the cameo from Mbofana on 25. Dan Clark and Daniel Schaper contributed 60 runs each for the Panthers, but with Saints opening pair Caccaviello and Carroll snaring 5-49 and 4-30 respectively, the run-chase ended at 227.

Saints’ win has them equal on points with the Panthers. They will look to topple sixthplaced Jung Tigers for the chance of a finals spot. Homers will take on Rupanyup-Minyip in the final two-day round, with the Panthers needing to beat the ladder leader to have any chance of keeping Horsham Saints out of fourth place should the Saints beat Jung Tigers.

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eigning Central Wimmera Tennis Association premier Kalkee has enhanced its chance of back-to-back flags by securing second spot on the ladder at the end of the homeand-away season.

The Kees defeated bottom side Natimuk 11-95 to 1-36 at home in round 14 to jump from third place and secure a double chance in finals. Natimuk duo Cheryl Sudholz and Jo Taylor continued their strong partnership to snag their side’s only win of the day, defeating Anna Exell and Kirby Knight in a tie-breaker, 8-7. The Kees scored an upset win over minor premier St Michaels to claim the 2018-19 pennant flag and have put themselves in a strong position to win consecutive titles. The weekend’s results relegated Horsham Lawn Thompson from second place to fourth. Lawn Thompson did its absolute best to retain its place near the top of the competition, taking it up to benchmark side St Michaels. But the ladder leader held on to win the minor premiership by games, 6-73 to 6-69.

CONCENTRATION: Dylan Emmerson, Drung South, in action against Lawn Gillespie on Saturday. Drung South triumphed on the day, 9-85 to 3-62. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER The lead see-sawed throughout the day as Lawn did its best to force an upset. Jordan Toll won all three sets for the home side, while Angela Nitschke continued her blistering form for St Michaels. St Michaels was up by a set entering the final rubber of the day, but even with Cherie Wood evening the set score with an 8-5 victory over Kassie Peachey, the damage had already been done. Drung South jumped from

fourth to finish third with a 9-85 to 3-62 triumph over Horsham Lawn Gillespie. Drungsters Dylan Emmerson, Romi Miller and Kate-Lyn Perkin returned a perfect score, while the home side was best served by Jason Farlow, who won two of three encounters. Brimpaen finished its tough season on a high note, beating higher-ranked Central Park 7-74 to 5-68. Brimapen’s Luke Dunn won all

three of his sets, while Belinda Hateley enjoyed three wins for Central Park, which finished fifth overall. The competition will take a break over the Labour Day long weekend, with the top four sides launching their 2019-20 finals campaign on March 14. St Michaels and Kalkee will go head to head for a grand-final berth, while Drung South and Horsham Lawn Thompson will do battle in a do-or-die semi-final.

The battle for the all-important second spot is on in earnest following round four of the Stawell Tennis Club Friday Night Competition. Just one point separates Delahunty Plumbing and Findex, who are fighting for the one vacant grand final slot, while Grampians Joinery continues to exert its dominance on the season at the head of the ladder. Farrers Tyrepower cuts a lonely figure a long way back in the wooden spoon position. Grampians Joinery made light work of Farrers Tyrepower on Friday, seemingly doing as they pleased en route to a 17-158 to 6-108 annihilation. Despite entering the contest with a depleted line-up, Grampians Joinery jumped out of the blocks and was never challenged. Substitutes Dakota Cosson, Andrew Bolzon and Neve O’Shannessy all had big shoes to fill, and did so with aplomb, not dropping a set between them, while skipper Jade Cross and Theo Browne also impressed. Grampians Joinery now appears guaranteed of a grand final berth, 19 points clear of their nearest rival. On the other hand, Farrers Tyrepower’s season goes from bad to worse, with another loss in excess of 50 games inflicted. Kylie Lewis was a rare shining light, playing a lone hand and winning all three sets. Findex now finds itself breathing down the neck of the top two following a solid victory over more-fancied rival, Delahunty Plumbing, in a match that could have huge repercussions later in the season. The two teams will not square off again so the extra four points Findex gained for the win might be crucial at season’s end. Findex shared the load in the 14-143 to 9-115 victory, with several key contributors, including Molly Orr, Maddi Rickard and youngster Lewis Reading. Blair Hart, Nick Oliver and Jonah O’Shannessy battled manfully for Delahunty Plumbing, which now finds itself locked in a tight struggle to play off on the last day of the season. With no play this week due to the Labour Day long weekend, two rounds remain and a thrilling climax will ensue. – Joel Freeland

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An excellent opportunity exists for someone who is keen to enter the agriculture industry with a family farming business based at Watchem. The traineeship is a great opportunity to “earn while you learn” by combining full-time on-farm employment with on the job training, and off the job training (study blocks) at Longerenong College.

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STATE GOLD: Daisy Sudholz, centre, collects a gold medal for winning the under-15 girls 1500-metre state title in the Athletics Victoria Junior Track and Field Championships at Albert Park, Melbourne, at the weekend.

Daisy sets pace for nationals Horsham athlete Daisy Sudholz will compete at national level for the second consecutive year after winning gold in Melbourne at the weekend. Daisy claimed the under-15 girls 1500-metre state title in the Athletics Victoria Junior Track and Field Championships at Albert Park in a time of 4:48.80. The win saw Daisy qualify for Australian junior championships in Sydney. Horsham athletics coach Ricky Price praised Daisy’s efforts in the race, which he said she ran ‘a little differently to usual’. He said Daisy sat in second place for the first 600 metres before making her move. “She had the patience to sit back and went out in front at about 600 metres,” he said. “She got out to about eight metres in front and was challenged one more time. With about 100 metres to go, the second place-getter put the pressure on, but Daisy held her off to win. “She ran a very good last lap. She made a concerted effort to try to kick up her pace with Wednesday, March 4, 2020

400 metres to go. She did a very good pace throughout the race.” Price said the St Brigid’s College student, who competed for Ballarat-based Eureka club, would have another shot at a state title this weekend. He said Daisy qualified for the 800-metre final at the championships, which is run throughout two weekends. If she wins, Daisy will also compete in the 800-metre race in Sydney. She has been working hard to prepare for the championships, training with Price and strength and conditioning coach Tony Lloyd. Last year, Daisy competed in the Australian All Schools athletics championships in Perth after winning an under-14 state title over 1500 metres. She smashed her personal best to win bronze in the under-14 competition, in a time of 4:43. Daisy will compete in Sydney on March 22. – Sarah Matthews

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