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immera people will again have an opportunity to soak up the talents of Natimuk animator Dave Jones on Friday night in a major highlight of this year’s Art Is… Of Our Land festival.

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Jones, who has wowed Art Is… festival patrons and captured international attention with his extravagant and large-scale art works, will transform Horsham’s iconic Masonic Hall with the launch of Stories Of Our Land.

The hall’s bold white façade, complete with imposing columns, will provide the backdrop to projections that Jones has created with community workshops across the region.

The launch of Stories of Our Land, which will include musicians from 8Foot Felix providing a live improvised soundtrack, will be from 6pm to 7.30pm.

During the long weekend the project will play on a continuous loop each night after dark from 7pm to 10pm.

The launch will also include other activities such as announcement of photographic competition winners and performances from Wimmera Community Choir and BeAT. Art Is… festival activities have been in full swing since Saturday and have already included a night with comedian Peter Hellier, a family fun day at Sawyer Park, performances from a broad range from musical acts in Horsham and Natimuk and the launch of a variety of art exhibitions and activities across the region.

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AT THE READY: Cyclists prepare the Blue Ribbon Family Bike Ride as part of an Art Is… Festival Family Fun Day in Horsham. The bike ride from Sawyer Park in Horsham raised money for Wimmera Health Care Group.

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mentum as it embraces the broad spectrum of art including performance and film, music, visual art, literature and forums, markets and workshops.

Wesley Performing Arts Centre is providing a platform for many artistic performances and continues this morning with Asking for Trouble theatre company’s Bubblewrap and Boxes show.

The acts continue into the evening with popular folkblues group the Audreys set to cap off the day from 8pm.

The diversity of artistic performance continues at the centre tomorrow with a presentation of the Richard Frankland play The Brady Bunch, which revolves around an Indigenous family.

Artistic offerings are far from restricted to the Wesley centre with Ben Grant’s musical play The Shrink and Swell of Knots at Soldiers Memorial

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Horsham’s Commercial Hotel has also been humming with artistic acts and on Friday night musical ensemble 8Foot Felix provide entertainment for music and dinner night.

The festival is also offering a huge visual art experience for the people, with exhibitions at various galleries.

Attractions The attractions extend this weekend into flood and flavours with events and demonstrations at Laharum Olive Grove.

The festival’s Charee Bolwell said the ‘of our land’ theme fitted neatly into region’s cultural landscape.

“The link between art and our landscape really resonates in so many different ways,” she said.

“The move from a March to winter event to include the

long weekend has also provided the community with an opportunity to experience and get involved with some great attractions.”

She said the festival represented ‘an enormous’ amount of work and planning and offered something for everyone.

“The volunteer effort has been outstanding and we’ve been very pleased to have been able to work with Wimmera Volunteers,” she said.

This year’s ‘of our land’ festival is part of the regional art community’s three-year exploration of the Wimmera landscape.

In 2011 it adopted the theme ‘under our skies’ and last year celebrated ‘by the water’s edge’.

The 10-day festival, designed to engage rural and isolated communities in highquality art experiences and creation, started last Saturday and continues until Sunday.

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ictorian Farmers Federation Lake Bolac branch has invited Ararat Rural City Council by-election candidates to a public meeting at Mininera next Wednesday.

Branch members, frustrated over a long-running rates debate with the council, are keen to hear what the candidates can offer.

Branch secretary Rob Nichols said the meeting, which would include question and answer opportunities for each candidate, was about establishing a connection between rural ratepayers and prospective councilors.

“We know a bit about some of the candidates but not much about some of the others so

we’re keen to give them a chance to tell us more about themselves,” he said.

The Ararat council has seven nominations for the position left vacant by Cr Murray Woods who resigned in March due to ill health.

Thomas Atkinson, Lisa Jobling, Paul Hopper, John Box, Robert McAlpine, Michael Russell and Frank Deutsch have nominated for the position.

Ararat ratepayers will decide in a postal vote on June 22 who will fill the position. Voting information was being posted out from yesterday.

The number of candidates nominating for the position has taken the Ararat council by surprise. In Local Govern-

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ment Elections last year the council received seven nominations for seven vacancies which means all were elected unopposed.

Mr Nichols said VFF members were keen to provide candidates with a last-minute opportunity to have their say in front of a group of voting ratepayers.

“We know it’s short notice but we don’t have much time,” he said.

“Obviously we are in a rural community but the meeting is not restricted to farmers. It’s open to anyone. We just want to know more about the candidates.”

The meeting will be at Mininera Recreation Clubrooms at 7.30pm.

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Respect is what counts

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By DEAN LAWSON

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ne of the great challenges of Australian society has always been establishing clearly defined core values and social and cultural boundaries and benchmarks.

the spirit of a ‘fair go’ or is it something else that is more complicated?

Considering the racial saga in the AFL during the last few weeks some of us suspect the latter.

What this debate is telling us, yet again, is that we are a melting pot of different people, with different experiences and backgrounds, which faces a daily need to simply ‘get on’.

Ask what it means to be Australian and many of us will struggle to provide a profound answer while others, governed by personal circumstance, will have a clearly defined response.

The fact that we allow ‘race’ to interfere with our evolution as a people reflects a combination of ignorance, unease and cultural cringe.

Is it about simply living in a free democracy that promotes

It suggests that while some of us generally accept and

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proudly boast a mongrel background, from a cultural perspective at least, there are many of us still unsure of who we are and what is right and wrong.

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He explained that having a collective laugh at each other’s expense was a great way to diffuse issues of difference and that it all came back to intent.

An Australian-born man with Sudanese heritage provided insight into this complication when he phoned commercial radio this week with his thoughts.

Yet, that is a different message from what we’ve been hearing from some quarters in this latest racism debate.

He said while he abhorred racism he as an Australian loved how he and his mates, from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, could poke fun at each other using extreme derogatory comments based on everything from race to par-

It might be that instead of concentrating on the polarising aspects of racial rights and wrongs, which include unhelpful patronisation, that we use this all-embracing word as a lantern to guide the way on our journey as Australians.

The word ‘respect’ comes up a lot in the sea of discussion.

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SIR,- David Hucker, The Weekly Advertiser May 23, should be reminded that he lives in ‘Australia Felix, on the best agricultural land in the country, where cropping and grazing are now multimillion dollar industries.

In objecting to paying little more than half the general rate, he also needs to be reminded that most farmer-graziers inherit their farms.

Towns-people, on the other hand, buy their own homes and neither the interest on their mortgages, nor their rates, are tax-deductible.

David Hucker should also be reminded that while he may not use all the services provided by Ararat Rural City Council, nobody does, and provision of a safe road to the front door of most farms is often the single most expensive item of the council budget.

I note that provision of an outdoor swimming pool for Ararat kids is simply not on the horizon, which I think is an absolute disgrace.

But choices have to be made and the council has made some hard choices, given the perpetually limited-inadequate

It is a tenet of our civilised society that those who are able to pay should do so, and not try to shirk their responsibilities.

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Target Country SIR,- The announcement of Target’s intention to close its Warracknabeal Target Country store has caused great concern to the hundreds of community members involved directly with our health service.

Rural Northwest Health employs over 200 staff members who all shop locally including the Target Country Warracknabeal store. The talk in the staff room since the announcement has been focussed solely on what we all believe will be a catastrophic blow to our town.

This decision does not only impact our staff members but we have around 60 residents who constantly require new clothing or sleepwear. Staff members regularly pop down to the store to purchase items for them because many of the residents don’t have family members to perform such tasks.

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at Rural Northwest Health will not have that option. Due to time and travel constraints, the new Horsham store is unrealistic for the majority of staff and the residents to consider and many are talking of boycotting that store in protest.

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$15.8-million project to decommission channels replaced by the Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline is entering its final stages.

GWMWater confirmed this week that it had removed about 1400 kilometres of ‘large’ channels from the previous water-distribution system since the project started in June, 2009.

It has removed 2900 structures, turned 25,000 tonnes of concrete into 18,000 tonnes of crushed rock and recycled 180 tonnes of steel reinforcement. It has also recycled 120 tonnes of plastic channel liner which Community Axis Enterprises has processed for export overseas.

GMWater managing director Mark Williams said the crushed concrete had been used for a variety of applications such as road surfacing

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“The project budget allowed for only highrisk channels and associated structures to be removed. An integral part of the region’s contribution of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project was for landowners to remove smaller channels on private land and in doing so, regain access to the land for productive use,” he said.

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“The decommission project has given landowners access to approximately 6000 hectares of additional land.

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Recognition for anti-cancer campaigner Long-time Horsham anticancer campaigner Rene Vivian has won statewide recognition for her contribution for Cancer Council Victoria’s annual Relay for Life program.

Life Cancer Council Victoria summit in Melbourne.

Cancer Council Victoria chief executive Todd Harper presented Mrs Vivian with her award.

Mrs Vivian was one of two people to share the Spirit of Relay award.

Mrs Vivian has been involved with the Horsham District-Wimmera Relay for Life since it started 11 years ago.

She and Corangamite representative Jude Murfitt accepted their awards at a Relay for

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Mrs Vivian said she remained a passionate campaigner for cancer research, which stemmed from a personal loss 55 years ago.

“It was a wonderful night.

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“Do we only give because we want an ego boost from knowing we ‘did good’, or only when we get tangible proof that our gift will be put to ‘proper’ use? The beauty of unconditional kindness is that we may NEVER know.”

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his happened a long time ago, in the first year of my living in Australia, but it is an incident that has marked me forever.

Like most migrants, I had come a long way with fast food within just a few months of entering the country. Having readily fallen under the thrall of the golden arches, I had already made the transition from ‘I don’t eat beef’ to ‘but I eat cheeseburgers’ by the end of my first year.

One evening, after a long day at work, I had ordered a couple of burgers at McDonald’s and had sat down to eat when I caught a whiff of something unpleasant.

Unwashed body odour wafted near me and to my discomfort I found the owner taking his seat beside my table.

A homeless man, seemingly old and covered in layers of grime eyed the extra burger on my plate. I saw him lean towards me and before he opened his mouth, I handed over the burger and made haste to leave the place.

There was nothing altruistic or commendable about my action; my charity was compelled – out of duress, to extricate myself from an unpleasant situation.

A few minutes later at the bus stop outside, I was accosted by the same stench and to my dismay found the man near me again. Despite my blatant attempts to ignore him, he held out something to me, pressed it into my unresponsive hands,

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mumbled something and disappeared.

I understood who had truly given.

I still remember the searing shame that scorched my cheeks for being singled out in the crowd. I hesitated to look at nearby passengers, appalled by the amusing glances I imagined I was getting for being accosted by a smelly, dirty and perhaps senile stranger.

We all practice giving within our own circle of friends and family. Most of us delude ourselves that it is selfless and unconditional giving, especially what we practice within the boundaries of our relationships and roles.

I was young and immature trying to settle in a new country without much support and making my own survival rules. I had to yet become comfortable in my skin. I usually tried to blend into the background and avoided looking people into their eyes for fear of unwanted provocation.

My primary concern was self-preservation, resulting in disassociating myself from anything or anyone who might discredit me in my attempts to belong.

My reaction was perhaps justified yet knew undeniably that I had failed my moral compass test that day.

Gift Later when I looked at what the old man had thrust into my hands, I noticed it was a sticker, a strikingly clean and grime-free picture of a blue dolphin – perhaps one of his few possessions. Yet the essence of giving was totally lost on me on that day.

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But in reality we pander to our own selfinterests; a conditioned response in the arena of human relationships.

The kind of giving that leaves me humbled and amazed is at the opposite side of the spectrum – the giving practiced by volunteers. It requires a different kind of strength to give to totally unrelated people, to give while making oneself vulnerable, to give in the face of rebuffs, rejections and denials and above all to give without expectations of material benefits or accolades.

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Over the years, I have been reminded of the incident with various emotions gnawing at me – shame, guilt and even remorse at my pettiness, my concern over outwardly appearances and my shabby treatment of the old man.

Having said that, not all volunteering efforts are visible or even recognised; at times some labours can end up being unappreciated and unacknowledged, as the old man’s gift. But that doesn’t stop people from continuing to give.

However, life being the greatest teacher, has on several instances, taught me what it is to be in the old man’s shoes and experience the pain of having a gift wasted on unresponsive, disdainful and even undeserving recipients. It was on such occasions that I understood the significance of the old man’s paltry token of gratitude. Of the two who had practiced giving that day,

It is that essence of giving that the old man taught me to respect and revere albeit belatedly; life’s lessons do come from the oddest teachers at times.

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Miao said she had grown attached to Horsham and the region in her three and half years in the Wimmera and with her partner, a highly experienced chef, had decided to offer a ‘new style’ of Asian food.

Miao, a Horsham East Rotary Club member, also has experience in the hospitality industry.

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we are not simply opening a Chinese restaurant. We will provide broad Asian cuisine.

Our menu will be different to what is already available in Horsham,” she said.

“Graduating from Leadership Wimmera has given me greater confidence to pursue

this. I also like and think we can bring something to this community. Our aim is to bring a different side of Asian cuisine to the Wimmera.”

Other businesses are also in the process of preparing to open new shops in Horsham Gateway Centre.

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Member for Mallee John Forrest has spoken of the effort that has gone into gaining $500,000 in Commonwealth Government money for the second stage of a Halls Gap Community and Tourism Hub.

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“As a part of the rebuilding process, I have continued to stress the need for this Halls Gap Community and Tourism Hub as an issue that must be addressed with urgency.

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Mr Forrest said he had stressed to Martin Ferguson, Simon Crean and Anthony Albanese the urgency and high level of community support and ambition to rebuild the district tourism industry.

“We’ve been writing letters promoting this project to three successive Regional Australia ministers,” Mr Forrest said.

“I congratulate Northern Grampians Shire for its persistence, against the odds, towards bringing this important project to reality.”

“The community and tourism hub has been identified as a priority in the Central Highlands Regional Development Plan and reflects years of planning and deliberation,” he said.

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Leadership Wimmera graduate Miao He and her partner Gary Zhau will open Ginger Chilli, a BYO and takeaway food restaurant in Horsham Gateway Centre near Target.

Gary grew up in a restaurant family business in Sichuang in China, has worked in Mildura with Stefano de pieri and with a fellow chef from Broken Hill will specialise in dishes from Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and India as well as China.

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BCNA is a charity close to Kerrie’s heart.

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PINK CHALLENGE: Sally Perry, left, and Kerrie Skene are embarking on a cycling challenge to raise money to fight breast cancer.

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“We are busy working on our fundraising plan and hope to have a few fundraising events in both Stawell and Ararat, so we can involve both communities” Kerrie said.

Fundraising has already started through an online sponsorship page and a few activities have been planned for the next few months ahead. The second part of the fundraising target is a further $4000 each for Sally and Kerrie to cover flight and accommodation costs. The first fundraiser will be at an Ararat Trash ‘n’ Treasure-Farmers Market on Sunday.

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he first week of winter is here, and it has already made itself felt at Animal Aid with shorter days and frosty mornings.

It has also brought a change in the proportion of animals staying with us in the shelter, as kitten season finally winds towards its conclusion for another year, giving our cattery staff and volunteers a chance to lavish some extra attention on our older feline friends.

At home, it is very tempting to hunker down inside with a warm fire and enjoy a quieter life. It’s important to remember, however, that as pet owners our responsibility towards our animals is a year-round commitment.

There are several factors to consider to ensure our pets see out the winter as safely and as comfortably as we do.

The colder conditions are an obvious problem, which means our pets might need some extra protection from the weather. Despite their fur coats, animals can still get cold under difficult conditions, particularly when they are wet or exposed to strong wind.

Young, elderly and small or thin animals will find it particularly hard to stay warm - this particularly includes critters such as rabbits, guinea pigs and birds in cages or aviaries.

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side, therefore, needs adequate protection from the weather, including shelter from rain and wind.

Cats are particularly good at looking after their own comfort and many will voluntarily choose not to spend as much time outside over winter months.

However, for those that do, it is quite important that owners have them indoors by the time it is dark, not only to protect their safety, but also to comply with cat curfews which are in place in many local areas. This means bringing them in much earlier than you would normally.

When the evenings are dark and the weather miserable it can be difficult to get the motivation to go outside.

Unfortunately we find that many dogs – probably much like their owners – tend to put on weight over winter. I am sure that in many cases this is due to the inclement conditions for walking.

Most dogs won’t thank you for skipping their exercise, however – they would pre-

fer to go out for some fun, regardless of how cold it is.

If they get muddy don’t be too quick to bath them as this can strip the natural oils from their skin. Instead, a rough towel dry and a good brush once any mud has dried should do the trick.

It’s a common misconception that we don’t need to worry about fleas in winter. It’s certainly true that fleas require warmer temperatures to breed, but with most animals spending at least some time indoors, and most houses these days having central heating, flea infestations can occur in the home at any time of year.

Hence it is just as important to carry on with a flea-prevention program in winter.

Winter can be a great season to spend some quality time with our pets, and a little extra care and TLC will mean that it’s a safe and happy season for them too.

• Dr Vogt is senior veterinarian at Animal Aid in Melbourne. Visit www. animalaid.org.au for more information.

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Also carrying out all types of auto electrical work including full EWP repairs, stereo sound systems, FWD dual battery, and electrical brake units. With two fully equipped on site vans covering an extensive area of the wimmera and surrounding regions.

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Ararat office to stay open Eight State Government primary industry employees will continue to work from an Ararat office as part of a departmental merger.

Their roles will now focus on ‘jobs and investment, increasing food and fibre production, delivering more streamlined regulation, and building and maintaining healthy, natural environments.’

The Ararat office had been earmarked for closure as part of the former Department of Primary Industries.

But the executive team in charge of a new Department of Environment and Primary Industries has decided to retain the Ararat office.

Department secretary Adam Fennessy confirmed that the decision followed the merger of Primary Industries and the Sustainability and Environment departments.

“Last year the former Department of Primary Industries undertook a site consolidation program designed to improve service delivery, reduce overheads and enhance professional development by grouping staff together at larger offices,” Mr Fennessy said.

“At the time it was decided there were a number of advantages to relocating staff at DPI’s Ararat site to larger offices in western and central Victoria.

“However with the creation of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, the department has reviewed that decision in light of its broader scope, increased scale and the need to make decisions at a local level.

“Retaining the Ararat office is in the best interests of food and fibre producers in the region and will help provide a better and more efficient management approach across public and private land.”

New roles New DEPI regional services deputy secretary Bernie O’Sullivan added that retaining the Ararat office reflected was business needs and service delivery based on the new roles and new functions of the department.

“Keeping DEPI staff at Ararat provides the opportunity to develop a ‘one-stop shop’ for this district for shared areas of interest in private and public land,” he said.

“It will also bring additional scale to DEPI’s emergency management efforts as we move to an expanded approach focusing on fire and biosecurity risks.”

Mr O’Sullivan said former DPI staff at former DSE-managed offices at Bairnsdale, Broadford, Swifts Creek and Traralgon would also remain at the respective sites.

Record entry for Legacy contest A record entry of 15 students from five Wimmera secondary colleges will compete for a Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award on Friday.

A Legacy sub-committee of Lyn Heard, Phil Nicks and John Hoffmann has been working with the competitors who will present their addresses at Legacy

House in Horsham from 10.30am.

Horsham, St Brigid’s, Murtoa, Kaniva and Nhill secondary colleges will all be represented at the event, which is open for students aged from 12 to 14.

The first and second place getters will go onto a regional final which a chance to progress through to state and national finals.

River season to finish Victoria’s trout-fishing season for rivers and streams will finish at midnight on Monday.

Fisheries Victoria executive director Anthony Hurst said the annual closure protected spawning trout and enabled wild stocks to replenish undisturbed each winter.

“The Queen’s Birthday long weekend provides freshwater anglers with one last opportunity to catch trout in our rivers this season,” Mr Hurst said.

“Although the rivers close for about three months during winter, anglers can still fish for trout and salmon in Victorian lakes and reservoirs.”

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tawell’s Eventide Homes will use $8500 from Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation to buy canvas awnings for its new 20-bed Warne House residential wing.

Stawell business Carey’s Covers will install the 22 new blinds.

Marnoo Masonic Lodge secretary and Eventide Homes life governor Neil Thornton inspected Warne House, which will have an official opening later this year.

Freemasons Victoria and Marnoo Lodge have provided more than $14,000 to Stawell and district communities in the past 12 months, including $4000 to land-

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Eventide chief executive Sue Blakey thanked Mr Thornton for the support.

“We are ecstatic to once again be a recipient of this esteemed foundation,” she said.

“The new 20-bed wing is an exceptional facility and these quality canvas awnings on resident windows will greatly assist to reduce heat in the hot weather.”

GIFT: Marnoo Masonic Lodge secretary Neil Thornton presents an $8500 cheque to Eventide Homes chief executive Sue Blakey, right, with Warne House resident Dorothy Oliver.

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1. Keep records – even if you use an accountant to prepare your tax return, you are responsible for the information you provide and for keeping your tax records for a minimum of five years.

To ensure that you don’t have to pay any more tax than you are obliged to: • Keep receipts of all your tax-deductible expenditure. If you are audited by the tax office, you will need to be able to prove the expenses were incurred.

• Keep track of all your medical expenses. If net medical expenses exceed the threshold for the year, you may be eligible for a tax offset that takes the form of a credit against tax payable.

• Keep detailed records of income and

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• work-related expenses.

You should bear in mind that the range of permissible work-related expenses varies widely from occupation to occupation.

Refer to the Australian Tax Office website for full details.

3. Contribute to superannuation Contributions to superannuation can reduce the level of tax you would otherwise have to pay on your investments because super is taxed at a maximum of 15 percent. In addition, some people are eligible to claim a tax deduction for contributions made to super.

The rules surrounding superannuation tax deductibility provisions and contribution limits are complex, so it pays to seek advice from a financial planner.

If you have a potential CGT liability, there are a few strategies that you could consider to reduce the amount you need to pay.

• Keep an investment for at least 12 months • Delay any gains until the new financial year • Use carry-forward tax losses to reduce CGT Remember that this information is not personal tax advice. Always consult a professional to help you determine the best strategies for your personal circumstances.

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The Weekly Advertiser quiz

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2. In 1960, what Wimmera League Toohey Medallist started his career with Fitzroy, represented Victoria twice and was ultimately a nomination for the Lions’ team of the century?

3. Horsham district police have formed a new crime-fighting team designed specifically to tackle what type of crime in the region?

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1870. In what town has this happened and what was the previous name of the hotel?

5. In 1852 chemist and pioneer Joseph Bosisto commercially distilled what type of oil that remains one of Australia’s oldest export products?

6. What famous European explorer first used the term ‘gum tree’ to describe Australia’s eucalyptus species in an official journal?

A. Captain James Cook

B. Major Sir Thomas Mitchell

C. William Dampier

D. John McDouall Stuart

7. In general terms if you came across a large ‘muroid’ from the animal kingdom’s superfamily Muroidea, what would it be?

8. What curious new-wave American pop band, that formed in 1972 and reached its peak in the early 80s, based its name and many of its songs on the concept that mankind, instead of evolving, was regressing?

9. Mizaru, Kikazaru and Iwazaru, characters from an ancient Asian proverbial principle, are collectively known as what?

10. Officially, how many municipalities are there in the Wimmera?

Answers: 1. False. Unlike hooved animals, the feet of alpacas have relatively little impact on soil structure. 2. Russell Crow. 3. Assaults. 4. Warracknabeal. Its previous name was the Commercial Hotel. 5. Eucalyptus oil. Bosisto’s ‘Parrot’ Brand is an iconic Australian product. 6. A. Captain James Cook entered the description into his journal in 1770.

Governor Arthur Philip, in 1788, is credited with being the first to call them gum trees. Dampier, in 1688, described how the north-west Australian trees exuded ‘gum’ which Indigenous people used to fasten barbs to the end of spears or fishing sticks. 7. A rat. A small muroid would be a mouse. 8. DEVO, from the concept of ‘de-evolution’. 9. The Three Wise Monkeys. They embody the principle of ‘see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’. 10. Six. The shires of Buloke, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera, Hindmarsh, Yarriambiack and Rural City of Horsham.

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When you sell an investment for a profit, you are considered to have made a capital gain. For non-professional investors, capital gains will be included on your annual income tax return.

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1. True or false. The design of alpaca feet and their impact on fragile topsoil means they are one of the most environmentally unfriendly of our domesticated animals.

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Land council to farewell leader

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arengi Gadjin Land Council is set to have a new chief executive after the resignation of Jim Golden-Brown.

The council’s land, water and heritage manager Michael Stewart will be acting chief executive until it finds a replacement.

Mr Golden-Brown will take up a position in north-east Victoria to live closer to his daughter.

A descendent from the Yuin Nation on the south-coast of NSW and La Perouse, Mr Golden-Brown has been chief executive at several Indigenous organisations across Australia.

NEW START: Jim Golden-Brown has resigned as Barengi Gadjin Land Council.

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He said in his two years in the Wimmera the council had experienced an increase in members, which was a show of strength for any organisation.

Mr Golden-Brown said he was also proud of his work at board level where he implemented a governance process.

“I’ve also been pleased to build relationships with other groups and stakeholders during my time at BGLC, and re-establish links to the community, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.’’

“The directors and staff are finding their own way to overcome hurdles and I commend them on embracing the new

BGLC board member Janine Coombs said directors and staff wished Mr GoldenBrown well for the future.

“The development of enterprises, such as land and garden services and firewood packag-

ing, have also been key areas of focus for BGLC, a move which I believe will see the organisation prosper in the future,’’ he said.

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Southern Grampians Shire Council has a puppy available for adoption from its Hamilton pound.

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Northern Grampians Shire has several more cats available for adoption. Contact Geoff at the Stawell pound on 5358 8787.

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Craig from Buildpro Horsham has a wealth of industry knowledge from landscaping to building and everything in between.

Buildpro offers a massive range of supplies to a 100km radius in the Wimmera including bricks, pavers, stack stone, artificial grass and even water tanks & irrigation supplies.

Buildpro is the first stop for any small or large project you undertake, Buildpro really is “the way to go”. Craig says “we happily supply quality products and we are happy to assist with any customer enquiries, we will be moving to a brand new location in the next couple of months and with that we’ll be able to offer a larger range of products”.

To get expert advice and the most out of your project and time, call 5382 5929 or drop in and see the team at 73 McPherson Street Horsham Pictured: Craig Klemm at the Buildpro Horsham store.

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March 21 - April 20 Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5 9 6 3 Lotto Numbers: 5 12 23 36 39 22 It may be difficult to keep peace on the domestic scene, try harder with loved ones. You will find it pays to be careful with detail, however minor it may seem.

LEO

July 23 - August 22 Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1 3 2 5 Lotto Numbers: 1 12 15 45 20 33 Don’t volunteer advice unless asked to do so, your ideas might not go down well.

Could be some unpredictable patches, just go along quietly and don’t let anything worry you, some very good luck ahead.

TAURUS

April 21 - May 20 Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5 6 2 3 Lotto Numbers: 1 15 26 27 8 33 Keep all your affairs in perspective and be careful not to exaggerate any minor events. Pursuit of pleasure may seem all important and this attitude could get out of hand at times.

The Weekly Advertiser challenges readers to find the footy each week. To find the answer, make sure you check out the classifieds in the next edition of The Weekly Advertiser.

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VIRGO

August 23 - September 23 Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 4 9 6 5 Lotto Numbers: 4 12 26 9 7 22 Meet your loved ones halfway and there shouldn’t be too much to worry about.

Financial ventures need extra care, don’t be in a hurry to part with any money.

GEMINI

September 24 - October 23 Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4 9 6 7 Lotto Numbers: 7 4 12 25 26 30 The need to be making money or conserving what you have should be very important. Self deception could interfere in any decision making so try to deal in facts only.

CANCER

SCORPIO

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January 20 - February 19 Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 7 9 6 5 Lotto Numbers: 7 15 26 34 40 22 A good time to catch up with the unfinished chores. Not wise to upset any existing household arrangements. The unpredictable could surprise and will be lucky for most. Many could relocate to far away places.

PISCES

October 24 - November 22 Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 1 3 5 2 Lotto Numbers: 1 12 15 9 6 11 Many will be making a long standing relationship into a permanent basis. If you are feeling unsettled or disappointed over something stay cool calm and collected, something better is coming along.

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December 21 - January 19 Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4 9 6 8 Lotto Numbers: 4 45 23 36 31 11 A period to get on with the things that have been waiting for your attention, keep your priorities in order as mistakes can occur if instructions aren’t clarified. For some, new career opportunities.

AQUARIUS

LIBRA

May 21 - June 21 Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4 6 2 3 Lotto Numbers: 1 18 21 12 25 45 The unattached could form romantic links during this period and some could come close to gaining their wishes or dreams.

Don’t rely heavily on your own judgement in career decision making get advice from the experts.

June 22 - July 22 Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4 6 2 3 Lotto Numbers: 4 6 12 25 29 33 Take things as they come, elaborate planning may be a waste of energy. Could be a successful period career wise and effort you made in the past could now pay off.

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 - December 20 Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5 6 3 2 Lotto Numbers: 5 12 45 20 31 33 An excellent period for affairs of the heart and social activities. As long as you aren’t expecting any exciting financial developments this is a good time to catch up with things.

February 20 - March 20 Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6 3 2 3 Lotto Numbers: 6 12 25 45 32 22 This period may not be loaded with excitement but it could be right for checking and balancing your budget.

Something unpredictable could shatter you completely but stay flexible and you’ll cope easily.

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Caravan, Paramount 18’6”, 2005, DB, 3-way fridge, 4-burner gas stove and oven, AC, fridge, microwave, battery, DVD surround sound, leadlight cupboards, r/o awning and new full annexe, one owner, always shedded, EC $34,500ono Ph 0428133100 Caravan, Windsor pop-top, EC, r/o awning, microwave, island double bed, $12,000 Ph 53562310 or 0400699039

Carry Me camper, slide on camper for utility or extra cab, made in Tintinara SA, GC, extras include slide and tilt cradle for refrigerator, extra triangle corners for tent $7000 Ph 53912054 or 0417536155

Windsor Windcheater 2000, 19’, double bed, battery and AC, roll out awning, full annexe, shower, light and weight, easy to tow N5339 $26,000 Ph 0415060314

Jayco poptop 2003, 17’6”, large single beds, AC, microwave, gas/ electric hotplates, griller, 3 way fridge, electric w/pump, rollout awning, full annexe, EC $19,500 Ph 0400138106 Ararat Jayco Westport Pop Top 1996, 17’, air conditioning, rollout awning and annexe, gas cooktop and grill, 3way fridge, island double bed with storage, EC $17,000ono Ph 0419972013 Millard 14’ pop top, 4 berth, 2-way fridge, full annexe, rego 2/14 $6500 Ph 0467362436 Millard 16’ pop top, VGC, 12 months rego, DB, gas electric fridge, gas stove, oven, AC, electric brakes, full annexe $10,000ono Ph 0419514118

Caravans

1992 Windsor Pop Top, 16’, off Rams, Hampshire down and white road tyres, AC, 3-way fridge, gas suffolk, bruc acc $350 plus GST stove and microwave, 12 volt/ 24 Ph or text 0488159853 lights, DB and bunks, new annexe, Saddle, Wintec Isabell, EC, 17”, hot water, TV antenna $14,000ono cair system, changeable gullet Ph 0417554089 (black), comes fully mounted with great extras $800ono Ph 1999 Jayco Hawk Campervan, full annexe, EC, more info 0458770008 Shih Tzu x puppies, 1 male, 1 $12,500ono Ph 55752789 or female, vet checked, inoculated, 0400537613 MC 9560000002951862, 12815 $300each Ph 53590394 Siberian Husky, 3yr old, desexed female, breeder wish to find a loving home for ex show dog, M/C 956000002556206 $350 Ph 53848226 AH Staffordshire Bull Terrier pups, full vet checked, wormed, 1 x male white with brindle spots, 2 x male brindle with white chest, 1 x male white and tan, 1 x female brindle, 10 weeks old, M/C 978102100091561, 100104225, 100091709, 100091771, 100091812 $650 each Ph 0413553826 Wiltshire Ewes, horn stud, in lamb to wh/stud ram, easy care, no shearing, great for small acres $130 each Ph 53811824

Antiques 1830’s french cabinet, EC, email for photos $2500 Ph 0400138106 or Email porky_111@hotmail.com Ararat

2001 Roma pop-top, 14ft, s/beds, EC, $13,000 Ph 53548223

Bailey, 4 berth, light weight caravan, easily towed by family sedan, toilet, shower, fixed bed, 2 TV’s, new auto awning, new AC, battery pack, 3 way fridge, motor mover, stereo system, much more, EC $33,000 Ph 0400903635 Camper Jayco Dove, pop top, 1984 with annexe, GC, rego 01/14, R21434 $5500 Ph 0408222466 Camper trailer GIC extreme off road, as new, fully optioned, mattress, rego 12/13 $6000 Ph 0429233729 Camper trailer, 6x4 on road trailer with Oz trail 7 camper, DB, annexe w/walls, new tyres and new spear plus extra spare, tool box and watertube, all poles, pegs and ropes VIN 6WSR120452 $1990 Ph 0419571506

2002 Jayco Freedom poptop, 17’, life up island DB, roll out awning, batteries, microwave, 3 way fridge, EC $19,500 Ph 0428866210

Compass 15ft Pop Up Caravan 1993, island double bed, wardrobes, hot plates, 3 way fridge, sink, plenty cupboard space, excellent condition, light blue interior E27531 $15,000 Ph 0402302028 Robyn

Motorhome, 1976 Domino, auto, fit out 2002 for 2 $88,500ono Ph 0408127425 Nissan Urvan camper, 1989, low kms, completely fitted with annexe, EC, 12 months rego $7000 Ph 0427340814 Reduced caravan, permanent onsite, with large solid wall annexe, all chattels wiwo, $24,000 Ph 0458923298 Beachport

Concept 17’6”, 2009, QB, 15” wheels, checker plate, external cable, roll out BBQ, as new annexe $31,500ono Ph 53811733 or 0428504538

Reduced Compass caravan Hi-Ace 1980 pop-top camper, 2005, 19’16”, 3 way large fair condition OHZ724 $3000 Ph fridge, gas HW, 4 burner stove, 53566212 microwave, AC, TV, island DB, Jayco 12’ Pop Top, with annexe, shower, toilet, roll out awning, truck tyres, HD susp, and more full annexe, 4 new tyres, always shedded $34,500 Ph 53811020 or $7200ono Ph 0429810550 0427811020 Jayco 2007 Expander, AC, Slide-on Camper, Millard 1985, 3 EC, annexe flys, roll out awning, berth, fridge, stove, battery pack, always shedded, S45774K GC $5500 Ph 0439797922 or $25,500ono Ph 53911772 53871504 Jayco Expanda Outback, 2008, Viscount Pop Top 1980, s/axle, battery pack, roll out awning, full 18’, 5-berth, GC, rollout awning, annexe, bed flys, great family full annexe, large 3-way fridge/ van, very spacious, one owner, freezer, front kitchen, reg 02/14 immaculate condition $31,000ono $6900 Ph 0428827015 Ararat Ph 0438887732 or 53874235

2003 Spirit Camper Trailer, as new , heavy canvas and tail gate kitchen P89984 $7000 Ph Caravan 1999 Roadstar, 12 mths rego, DB, 3-way fridge, gas stove 0447398338 and HWS, microwave, AC, shower 2005 16ft Regent Crusader, roll and toilet, rollout awning, P32475, out awning plus annexe, single must sell $29,000 Ph 53922563 beds, 3-way fridge, microwave, Caravan 2002, Roadstar Voyager R55050 $16,500 Ph 53941981 3000, 21’ 6”, AC, S and T rollout 2005 Jayco Eagle offroad awning, Microwave, TV, towing caravan, barlett flys and annexe, mirrors, many extras $35,000 Ph Jayco Expander, 16’ pop top, 53826461 VGC, R09826 $17,000 Ph 12/05 build, 3-way fridge, roll out 0418394368 awning, inner-spring mattress $23,000 Ph 0419351246

Antique Dining Setting, large extension table, 3-leaves, 6 chairs, cane inserts, sideboard, barley carving $6495ono Ph 53582465 Caravan pop top, Gazal Infinity Stawell 2006 Jayco Expanda, TV, 1999, 16’ x 7’6”, SB’s, power Concave Picture Frames, $80ea microwave, flys, hoses, EC brakes ect, new condition $16,000 $22,900ono Ph 0427880265 Ph 53822537 Ph 0428324210

Clothes & Accessories Driza-bone coat, Rider brand, size L, never worn $120 Ph 53582216 or 0407343910 Wedding dress, size 14, complete with veil and 3m train, lace edging, worn once $350 Ph 53582216 or 0407343910

Commercial Equipment Commercial Black 3 glass door under bar refrigerator cabinet, new cabinet with motor, $1800ono Ph 53302008 Drink Fridge, Orford, 2 glass doors, shelves and lights $1200 Ph 0417101120 Prime Mover, International S2600, 400 Cummins, 13 spd, PTO bunk, AC, turn table, NNP882, semi tipper trailer also available $25,000 Ph 0419323118

Computers & Entertainment

Ph 53891556

Python, blonde spotted, female, 3yo, non-handler, wildlife license required $300ono Ph 0400064460

Caravans

Jayco Freedom family pop top, island DB, front bunks, rooftop AC and heater, roll out awning, annexe Windsor Caravan, one owner, A/C, 4 burner stove and griller, walls, $22,000 Ph 0419116167 microwave, 3 way fridge, lovely Jayco Pop Top, 90 series, single interior of soft green, double axle, single beds, 3 way r/f, oven 4/ bed, R.O awning and annex, , burner cook top, plenty cupboards always shedded, EC $17,500 Ph XRH094 $9000ono Ph 53827594 53826676 or 0428826676

Desktop Intel Core 2 QUAD CPU Q8400 2.66GHZ, Nvidida Gforce 6600, 320gig HDD multi recorder, 20” monitor, keyboard and optical mouse $350 Ph 0428336397 IBM Thinkpad, core 2 duo, T7300 Windows Vista business OS power supply and top loader case $200 Ph 0428336397 iPad, with retina display, inc keyboard cover, 64gb WI-FI/ cellular, Perfect condition $580 Ph 0419571506 Horsham

Farm Machinery 16ft x 8ft Thornton single deck, galvanised sheep stock crate $1000 Ph 53502321 1985 International T2670, with 22ft grain tipper, GC, QRTT, great seed fertiliser truck, 5361F, $30,000+GST Ph 0428541522 30’ 5160 Shearer Bar, 620 edge on tynes, new shears, VGC $17,600 inc Ph 0417539107 Air seeder, 32’ AFM bar 8” cut, floating hitch with alfarm A550 bin, new spare belt included, VGC $45,000 inc GST Ph 0428894258 or 53894258 Dimboola Air seeder, connor-shea 20’ scarifier 3/R finger harrows and trailer bin, 1000 PTO, no rust, very reliable unit $9350ono inc GST Ph 53870522 AH Austin 1951 Tray, 12’, UB hoist, grain bin, suit wreck, Edmunds bale loader, bag loader, best offer Ph 53547510 evenings only Boom spray, Hardi, 3400L, 20m Navigator, D/S foam, 16.9/30 tyres, hydraulics, lift and fold $19,800inc ono Ph 0427808601 Boomspray 2000lt Silvan tandem simplicity susp. 60’ hyd lift, fold broom, D.S foam, elec controls $14,300 Ph 0427871404

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Farm Machinery

For Sale

Boomspray 2000lt, 16m wide, HYD lift, chemical pro, foam marker, centre fill, non drip nozzles $5500 Ph 0429922319 Chisel plough 3pl, 13 tyne, heavy duty, comes with crumble roller, 12’ 6” cut with adjustable depth wheels, EC $8800 inc GST Ph 0428211555 Class 96 Header, 5000hrs, 25ft finger reel, trailer, $10,000+GST Ph 0427861052 Kaniva Combine, Case 5120, Johns u/c SSB fingers harrows, EC $9000ono Ph 0428334323 Combine, Inter A62, 9” sp SSB finger harrows, goes well $4000ono Ph 0428334323 Cultivator Daken, 3PL, S tyne, 6’, with Daken drop seeder, 2 cover harrows to suit $1500 Ph 0427340814 Davey 13HP pump twin impellor, vanguard e/start motor, overhauled, new fuel system, 3 x 50mm outlets, hoses, new $2295, sell $1300 Ph 53524795 Ararat Excavator, Mitsubishi MS180LC, 18T, MUD/GP buckets, GC, very reliable $24,200 Ph 0427360603 Flexi coil, 550 pound tynes $500neg Ph 0428911459 Fuel tanks, 800lt and 100lt $500neg for the lot Ph 0428911459 Harrows, precision rolling harrow, EC, hydraulic fold/life, adjustable to 25’ $7700 Ph 0409859084 Header, JD 6600 C/W 22ft open front bat reel, completely re-built and ready, good goer $10,000 Ph 53598254 Header, John Deere 7720 turbo, 2 speed drum, 30ft tyne, reel front & trailer, 3000hrs, smale plucker to suit $18,000+GST Ph 53808227 Header, John Deere 7720, 1988, EC, 30’ front, comb trailer 2608hrs, always shedded, choppers, hillside reverse feed, harvest ready, $17,000 Ph 53521782

Small square baler, M.F 124, GC $2900 Ph 0419389693 Solar pump, bore or dam, mono model 2 MO222 MK 300 watt, includes floats, filter, cable, safety wire, auto cut off, panel stand, no solar panel, no control box, EC $1500 Ph 53564463 or 0427670612 Spray Tank Hardy, 1600L, fibreglass, $500 Ph 0428837235 Spray tank, rapid spray, 2400Lt, fiber glass $500 Ph 0408372666 Stihl O5I Chainsaw, VGC, 26 spare chains, 3 spare bars, $700 Ph 53583326 Tank, 95,500ltr, galvanised maxi, 2” outlet and ball valve, ladder, lockable access hatch, plus extras $5500 Ph 0418304855 Tractor Chamberlain Champion, can be seen working $4500 Ph 0409211839 Tractor, 1978 7040 Allis Chalmers, 140HP, 7885hr, 2 remotes, 2 speed PTO duals, front end weights, GC $7500 inc GST Ph 53843233

Camping fridge, 3 way, 12v 240 and gas, 35-40lt, chest cold mark 2, EC $400ono Ph 0429393549 Camping toilet, portable chemical, chemicals as new $125 Ph 0419571506 Carpet, near new, top quality wool, approx 120 square metres, RRP $4800, sell $2800 Ph 53823092 Chainsaw, Poulan-pro, 51cc, 20” bar $400 Ph 0428504725 Chainsaw, Stihl 028, super 51cc, 16 inch bar, one owner, mint condition, workshop and field tested, 3 months warranty, $550 Ph 0439723289

Heavy Duty Trailer, with tank and 5.5hp pump inc hoses, reduced $3900 ono Ph 0418529907 Ararat Howard Bagshaw 24 run, fair condition levermatic $600 Ph 0432401690 Inter 711 Header, 18ft comb with trailer, in good condition Ph 50833496 AH Inter 725 Header Hydrostatic, 20ft comb/15ft open front with comb trailers, in good condition Ph 50833496 AH International 3600, 1993, 14lt cunnings, 410HP, 13 spd, OD, PTO, HYD, QRBRTT, AC, JB, RWC, 60025S $45,000 inc GST Ph 0427529818 Jackman powder pickler $250 inc GST Ph 0428911459 JD 7720 Header, reverse feed, dual speed drum, 230 front, comb trailer, GC $18,000ono Ph 0428821394 John Deere 40’, Chamberlain 275 bar, 9 and 3/4” spacing, near new, cast points, air kit, GC $7700 inc GST Ph 0418553990 John Deere Tractor, 8760, 300HP, 24sp power shift, 8000hrs, GC $35,000 inc Ph 0428212996 John Shearer 28 run, fair condition $1000 Ph 0432401690 John Sheerer harrows, 13 leaf, 40’ hydraulic lift $880 inc GST Ph 0428911459 Prickle Chain, approx 32’ $7000 Ph 0432401690

REDUCED Header CAT Lexion 470R 204, 340hp, 30ft front and trailer, GPS yield mapping, Auto contour, 2080 cut hrs, ready for harvest, have retired, $150,000ono Ph 53541270 or 0427322006

Computer desk, height 820mm, depth 300mm, width 400mm, as new condition, no longer required $150 Ph 0411459992

Vennings Auger, 50 x 9 self propelled, hyd lift, VCG $11,000 inc GST Ph 0427325497 Water cartage tank, rapid spray, 15400lts, can be reduced to any size down to 4200lts, with 4” camhock out let, retail $18,000, sale price $10,000ono Ph 0419323118 Horsham Wheatlander cultivator bar, 33’ HD $1000ono Ph 0429857221

Cycads, 10 medium size, great stylish pot plants or in ground $30each Ph 0428504913 Dimplex Refrigerated Air Cooler, reverse cycle, portable, as new, $550 Ph 53596260 or 0439855993 Ditchwitch, C99 pedestrian trencher with trailer ramps $990 Ph 0419571506 Dunlite Generator 2.5 KVA, For Sale Honda 5.5HP, EC, new $745 sell 135 Litre HWS/LPG 2009 model, $350 Ph 53524795 Ararat Dux hot water cylinder, twin VGC $550ono Ph 0439309805 17 boxes of books, Readers element, 315lt, made 2008 Digest, novels, crafts, gardening, $450ono Ph 53583336 cooking, 100 plus LPs $200ono Ph 0428428035 2 Plega Single Beds, 3ft x 6.8ft inchs, touch button controls, back and leg lift with inner spring mattress, EC, cost $4500 each Sell $3000ono each Ph 0447539415 3 Wheel Walker With Zip-up Leather Bag, excellent condition $50 Ph 53581100 Stawell

30 ton log splitters, split horizontally and vertically, 6.5hp engine, assembled and test run $1370 inc GST Ph 53891541 4-Frame honey extractor wax trough and gas hot knife $550 Ph 0488068251 Airless spray unit pump, Greco Construction King $6000 Ph 53582131 Aluminium TOA Trailer, Borcat 32’ x 6’6” tri-axle, tare 6.5 tonne, roll tarp, service history, excellent order $33,000inc Ph 53931228 or 0419025984 Axe, 3pt linkage, hyd wood super $2000 Ph 0428504725 BBQ, 3 burner, on wooden trolley $75 Ph 0407972090 Nhill Bed, futon, queen size innerspring mattress $400 Ph 53822911 Bench Seats, flip up, 4 seats per row, $30 Ph 0408557603 Black Plastic, 8 new rolls, 4m x 50m, suitable for grain shed floors and bunkers $1200 Ph 0427323041 Books - Old, maths, physics, chemistry, suit yr 12 student, good revision exercises $20 the lot Ph 53562301 Bostich Nail Guns, 1x framing gun, 75mm nails, 1x rotary magazine for lighter work also nails, made in USA $400neg Ph 53524062 Ararat

Elec lift chair, navy leather, cloth cover, on wheels, $750 Ph 0402632058 Engine, Honda, 4 stroke, 7HP, fair condition $200ono Ph 53821819 Exhaust fan, Kitchen Chef, 900x500 $50 Ph 0427820638 Extreme cooler esky, 4 stoke, new, 2HP, gas engine $600 Ph 53821047 Fire wood, $65 6x4 trailer, 11am to 1pm Sundays, Porter Plant Yard, Kalkee Rd 0419395683 Fire wood, olive, dry, very dense, beats red gum, keep this for year round supply, 6x4 trailer load $50 Ph 0418371448 Fire wood, red gum, 10 and 20 cubic meters, delivery available $975 Ph 0437662600 or 0448263700 Firescreen, sturdy steel $80 Ph 53823833 Freezer, chest 500lt, EC $500 Ph 0419595132 Freezer, chest 700lt, EC $800 Ph 0419595132 Fridge freezer, angel 60lt, plus cover and spring base, EC $1100ono Ph 0428263229 Fridge, 300lt Kelvinator, ideal beer fridge $100 Ph 0407972090 Nhill Furniture, Pine coffee table $100 pick up only Ph 0407357985 Gas hot water heater, Junkers $120ono Ph 0427820638 Generator, Honda Eui, 2.6 KVA, super quiet, built in eco-throttle, suitable to run microwave, computer etc, little use $1980 Ph 55701392 AH

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

Household Items

Gold detector, minelab, GTX Plega Adjustable Bed, double 4000, 3 coils plus all accessories, size, touch button control to EC $3500ono Ph 0428263229 elevate back and legs, as new Golf Buggy, “laser lite”, (not cart), $2000 Ph 0409523448 electric, carry bag, charger, $280, Poly pipe, 2” new and used, as new, spare battery $100 Ph 1000m plus $990 inc GST Ph 53522123 or 0431215956 Ararat 0427797242 Gopher, 2009 Pride Pathrider, GC, minimum use $1000ono Ph Table round resin, easy store, 0428825553 4 steel chairs, EC $199 Ph Gopher, DX, as new, has near 5 0412936307 months warranty, cost $3500, sell Table top Arcade Machine, 21” Childs matching desk, chair, $2500 Ph 53820896 high resolution VGA Monitor, bookcase and side table in blue Hand crafts, one box, knitted knee 3 side - 2 player, flip screen and cream, $250 Ph 0418175930 rugs and bed spreads, suitable for Pump, Hardi 1203/9, coupled function, 1066 games including Couch , 2 seater and 2 chairs market $120ono Ph 0428428035 to Honda 5hp motor w/gear Donkey Kong, Galaga, Frogga, $150 Ph 53820896 Hay shed, Clear span, 38m x reduction, max pressure, Pacman, Street Fighter etc, free 22m x 7m high, 530 UB trusses 15bar/220PSI delivering 90lts credit button, ideal Christmas gift, Cupboard/ TV unit, country look, and columns $72,000 inc GST Ph per/min $650 Ph 0428336397 $1399 to arrange an inspection Ph solid wood, GC, large $450 Ph 0428915271 0438981153 Ballarat Willaura 0417384311 Desk, 1680l x 760w x 690h, Timber , Oregon, 10inch x 2inch x Hitachi compound mitre saw, Queen size doona, pure wool, shelf $66 Ph approx 10 yrs old $340 Ph mini jumbuck $100 Ph 53821468 54m, 8 inch x 2 inch x 36m, $1000 keyboard 0419571506 Ph 0419505737 53881238 Toolondo area or 0418370933 Honda motor, stationary 11HP REDUCED Rotary Hoe, Hassett Timber flooring, Cowley pine, Desk, solid timber, walnut colour, 4 GX380, suit wood splitter, new heavy duty, forward, reverse gear, 6” x 1” boards $900ono Ph drawer, 1530l x 900w x 740h, $135 Ph 0419571506 carby and a/cleaner, GC $475 Ph Honda motor, 6.8hp, new blades 0429981984 0411419516 Ararat Timber Window, second hand, 1 Dickwick Magnet, queen-size, EC $1000ono Ph 0407425689 fixed pane/2 sashes, 2693 long x $100 Ph 0448825609 or 53810390 House bricks, 2500, s/hand, 1268 high, GC $250 Ph 53581173 Dining Chairs, 2 x Straight clean, ready to lay, $2000ono Ph AH Backed Edwardian $200 Ph 0418535801 TORO Wheel Horse ride on 53562301 Kitchen Benches, secondhand, mower, 212.5 model, 12hp motor, Dining Table, walnut with metal 1x 2400 x 600, 1x 1800 x 600, GC $1000 Ph 53982486 legs, six fabric chairs $800 Ph inc sink, Ararat pickup $250 Ph Trailer, 6x4 steel, GC, 53822911 0419322775 unregistered, jockey wheel Dinning setting, extension $350ono Ph 0428825553 laminated table, steal frames, REDUCED Trailer, any use, Trailer, steel 6x4, GC $395 Ph 6 padded chairs, EC $250 Ph 0408100636 Stawell tailor made to house amazingly 0427523317 safe fishing/recreation boat, Trampoline, childrens, good Double bed mattress and base, folding trailer with separate fuel condition $75 Ph 53595285 or EC, $400 Ph 53544240 compartments, folding draw bar, 0429200566 Entertainment Unit, 1.45 x 0.50 lifting lid that can have the boat Tree fern, VGC $15 Ph 53811053 x 0.55m, includes CD storage on top, the ultimate holiday and shelves and drawer $550 Ph Klamp Wheel Lock, 100% protect weekender, only take the toys or AH 53822911 your car, size 14”, its new $109 Ph tents you want out the rest gets Twister Buggie, 150cc, GC $1500 Fridge, 322lt, EC $150 Ph Ph 0427913221 0400543038 locked up, instant roll out kitchen 53823833 Wood Stove, black IXL, $500 Ph on wheels, fantastic and rare Household Package, TV unit, set up, pristine condition, more 53912149 dining table, pinto chairs, 3 pictures available, Boat is perfect Wood stove, Everhot, slow drawers lowboy Ph 53822256 or for local waterways, can carry in combustion, GC $250 Ph 0429822256 pieces to hidden waterways, full rig, 0427797242 6 15hp OB, sounder and all safety Wood stove, Stanley Agar, flue Kitchen Crome Setting, gear, 4 door trailer, elec brakes, kit, GC, HW jacket $900 Ph chairs, vinyl, saffron colour, tan trim; wood grain laminated table, 2 compartments one for boating 0448009803 AH Kubota BX1860 2011 Tractor, chrome double legs, as new $325 gear (inc motor and trailer), 2 fuel with front end loader and konga Ph 53581100 store areas, made for each other, 1.2m slasher, only 35hrs use, Kitchen table, circular, one metre, Boat- KH605, Trailer- S95831 Household Items diesel, 4wd, EC $19,000 Ph four metal and one cane chairs $10,000 Ph 0419553163 53595264 $300 Ph 53822911 REDUCED! Hydraulic Landing Air conditioner, refrigerated Life Jackets, 5 in EC, waders in Legs for Semi Trailer, with wheels, portable Nobo Cool, EC, hardly Leather lounge suite, Jason, 2 EC $150 Ph 0419505737 used, view in Horsham $450 Ph recliners and 1 2 seater sofa, latte $400 Ph 0419323118 colour, as new condition $1200ono Ride on mower, 12.5HP, white, 53836378 Ph 0417377497 38” cut, EC, not $2000 just $1000 Air conditioner, Westinghouse, hot and cold, suit medium room, LG TV, excellent picture, inc extras Ph 0428975203 Bill $35 Ph 53824164 Ride on mower, 38” cut, electric GC $120 Ph 0419571506 Lift chair, electric, Jason Harbour Bar fridge, Westinghouse $75 Ph start, new battery, blade, bearings Town, ivory leather, VGC $675 Ph 53524298 $765 Ph 0409851412 53822711 Bricks glass, 90 in panel 1800 x Lincoln AS400/50 welder, EC Ride On Mower, Greenfield Lounge suite, 3 seater with 2 30”cut, brand new motor and 1000, from shower wall, best offer recliner chairs, EC, green, $4500 Ph 53582131 Ph 53991203 battery $1500 Ph 0458681119 paid $1800, sell $500ono Ph Meat Saw, GC $500 Ph 53541380 Ride on mower, John Deere Cabinet, 4 draw, steel filing 0428820446 Mig Welder, 320 austmig S phase STX38 model, hydro transmission, cabinet $66 Ph 0419571506 Lounge Suite, cream genuine with traveller, heavy duty, EC, EC, one owner $1500 Ph Cabinet, steel, 2 door, 2 leather, 3 seater, 2 chairs, brand on transporter wheels $1600 Ph shelf, 1000h x 900w x $55 Ph new, hardly used, beautiful style/ 53521884 or 0400631460 0427874213 look, cost $3500, sell $1950 Ph Ride On Mower, White Cruise 0419571506 Mig welder, WIA 150, gasless, GC Matic, 38” cut, 12 HP $1500 Ph Chair, Oscar electric lift, EC, $800 0409405629 Horsham $600 0427340814 Ph 0429954795 0458681119 Lounge suite, Jacobean, GC Mountain bike 12spd, motorised $350 ono Ph 0400102881 ROK Electric Vacuum Blower, bike , dual suspension, VGC, new never used, still in box $100ono Lounge suite, Natuzzi, brown tyres, factory, built, 49cc, 2 stroke, Italian leather, 3,2 and I seater Ph 0447539415 $1000ono Ph 0409611957 Stawell plus ottoman, VGC $2500 Ph Roof battens, steel, 200lm, 40m, Noritake (Evansdale) dinner set, 0428842237 half price $330 Ph 0418101778 excellent condition, 8 settings, 56 Rotary Hoe, Napier Grasslands, pieces, $400 Ph 53825283 Old School Desk, painted with model 707, 6’, HD 3pl $2500 Ph 53826461 folk art $80ono Ph 53585499 Out Door Chairs, brand new Shoprider mobility scooter, never used , 6 green $45ono Ph 2009m as new condition $1850ono Ph 0408234547 53911989 Nhill Oxyacetylene, cutting equipment, Singer Machine in Horn cabinet, Childs matching desk, chair and gauges etc, brand new, CIG boxes of cotton, fabric and bookcase in peach and cream patterns $150ono Ph 0428428035 $220 Ph 0418175930 $420ono Ph 53826433 Sofa Bed, EC $350 Ph 0429238478 Sofa couch, Audio Sonic TV 54cm, TV cabinet, Sony PlayStation 2 and set top box $150 the lot Ph 0409427556 Julie Summer duct lifter, max height Palm Tree for sale for removal 5.5, model 2118, $1200 Ph at buyers expense, price is 0419571506 Horsham negotiable Ph 0447362925 Swimming pool, 24’ x 12’, near Pea Straw/Garden mulch, weed new liner, bubble cover, sand free, $5 delivered Horsham area filter and pump, ladder and hoses $1000 firm Ph 53922233 Ph 0407011084

Childs matching desk, chair and bookcase, plus matching dressing table with mirror and side table in purple and cream $400 Ph 0418175930

Lounge, blue, 5 seat, with corner glass table, in good condition, $250 Ph 0438332847 Karen, Nhill Oven/ grill/ ceramic stove top Westinghouse, 54cm upright , 2yo $700 Ph 0428915271 Pine dinning table, solid, 6-8 seater with 6 material chairs, EC $250 Ph 0409201955 Pine Kitchen Dresser, solid, 2 piece $390 Ph 0427523317 Recliner, lift electric chair, cloth fabric, VGC $350 Ph 0439089556 Minyip Sewing machine cabinet, and utility unit, Horn $125ono Ph 0417571806

Household Items

Marine

Motorcycles

Single under bed, trundle, white metal, $120 Ph 0427630051

Caribbean Calais 5.69m, dunbier trailer, new breaks, wheels, axle etc, mercury 150HP, ski pole, full travel covers, new battery, radio, immaculate condition, great all round fishing, skiing, family boat $18,000ono Ph 0887622611 Catamaran, cheap, Alpha Omega 4.5mtr, trapeze, race rigged w/ trailer, C50/253 $2500 Ph 53566236

RMZ 450, 2008 fuel injected, never raced, EC, some spares $5000 Ph 0417477974 Rolling Chassis, Ford F100, 1973, 3” dropped I-Beam front axles, 9” diff $3000 Ph 0407350834 Suzuki DS80, 1990 model, GC, VIN: DC13A100738 $950ono Ph 0427801969

Stools, Bar/kitchen x2, cedar stain, country style, high backs, swivel seats, as new, no marks, $120 pair Ph 0409405629 Horsham Table, laminate with padded chairs, GC $50ono Ph 0432635701 Television low-line unit, mahogany stain, cupboard with shelving each end, shelf & 2 drawers down middle, as new, no marks, beautiful style/look, 1650mmLx700Hx500D, $450 Ph 0409405629 Horsham Timber furniture, Diamond Creek, matching set, corner TV unit $250, coffee table $250, hall stand $100 each, price for full set is negotiable Ph 0417571806 Trundle bed and mattress, used twice, EC $50 Ph 0408100636 Stawell Tumble Dryer, gas/electric, VCG $275 Ph 0427523317 Vintage indoor plant stand, wooden 1930’s style $30 Ph 53824164 Wall unit/dresser, pine, 4 drawer, 2 cupboards, 2 shelves, 220H, 150W, 52D, 1 off piece, built by a cabinet maker, $350 Ph 0427182015 Window double glazed, 2440 x 1315, cream trim, 2 panels, one opening $400 Ph 53991203

Marine

Malibu Response 1998 Bowrider, fully optional, wake board tower, sound system, Bimini, wedge, V8, excellent family boat, for serious skier and boarded, 720hrs $29,900 Ph 0400562627 Qunitrex 385 Explorer, 20HP Mercury Motor, dunbier trailer, Garmin fish finder, new canvas cover, fully carpeted, safety gear, rod holders, spare wheel, swivel seats, 5 months rego, boat rego MC899, trailer rego S95511 $6000 Ph Chris 0429908895 Jeparit Tinny boat, 11’ 10”, rego NT806, trailer, rego U39943, mercury 8HP, 4 years warranty, 15 hr work, anchor, oars, fuel tank, both rego 9/13, selling due to upsize $3000ono Ph 0407046393 Noel Trailer, multi roller boat trailer, to suit 15-18ft boat, new tyres, 2 stage winch, B34913 $1500neg Ph 53524062

Motorcycles

19’ Haines Hunter deluxe, complete rebuilt, V8 on board motor with leg, 1/2 cabin with two beds, toilet and sink, unfinished project $8500 Ph 0403592891 2001 Savage Jabiru, 3.8m 15HP mariner, front casting deck, color Lowrance fish finder, tarp, with trailer, all EC, boat GD637, trailer S18236 $4200ono Ph 0401148072 or 53525143

1984 Honda Solo 6 250 roadbike, GC, no reg, no RWC, eng MC08E2009200 $1200ono Ph 0409352556 1989 Kawasaki KLR-250, EC, 19,500km, sport $2000 on restoration inc top-end over haul, new battery, brakes, tyres excellent, suit someone wanting reliable bike for farm or off-road $2000 Ph 53522617 after 7pm

5.2 Stessl, centre console, 60HP evinrude, redco trailer, full floor safety gear and extras $5500 Ph 2005 Triumph Daytona 955i 0429797173 sports tourer, heaps of extras, motor, VGC, Boat for sale Nereus, 22’ out of performance 24’ mould, 1 owner, EC, VY143S 44,500km, rego 12/13, panniers tank bag included, DD692 $8500 POA Ph 0429676973 Robe Boat, brand new Hunter Marine Ph 0400923733 v-nosed punt and gal trailer, 15hp 2006 Yamaha Pee Wee 80, EC, Honda 4-stroke motor warranty hardly used $1600 Ph 0409510232 end 2016, new rod holders, fish 2008 Baroni scooter 125cc finder and life jackets, carpet petrol, 1100km, VGC, reg 07/13, floor R27054 $8000ono Ph IS576 $2000 Ph 0408222466 Ararat 0427816202 Bronze Propeller, 12 inch with 2011 Suzuki GSXR 1000, first 45inch x 1inch s/steel shaft registered May 2012, 1500km, EC, 1G4JM $13,800ono Ph $80neg Ph 53524062 Ararat Camero Legend series 2 2001, 0412733385 350 chev, velvet drive, FMR, Honda CRF 230, 2010 model, Bimini, 335hrs, tandem trailer, 6 looks new, little use, comes with month reg on both $18,000 Ph REC rego, 8004.A $4500 Ph 0447188274 0408372666 Honda CRF450x, REDUCED!!!

Late 2008, excellent condition, The Weekly Advertiser extras, rec rego, new tyres, welcomes your advertising. mechanically A1. 6039A. We are required strictly by law $6,500ono ph 0400514500 to include specific information Honda CRF 450X, 2008, 2000km, on some items when immaculate condition, 12 months publishing your advertisement. reg, 6307E $7500 Ph 0408825688 A snapshot of your obligations Honda Fire Bade VTR 1000, are as follows: VCG, low km, after market BOATS mufflers, RWC, YA982 $5500 Ph All advertisements for boats 0458311922 must include: Honda VTR1000 Fire Storm 2003, • Hull number or 7,600Kms, BR594, new tyres, registration number of RWC, $8,000 Ph 0428941264 the boat If a trailer is included with the Kawasaki 750 Zephyr, 1994, EC, reg, IF181 $2600 Ph 0403827756 boat, the advertisement must also include: Kawasaki KX65, 2005 model, • Registration number or top end, just rebuilt, well looked chassis number of the after by 1 owner, child outgrown $1800ono Ph 0417584776 trailer.

Quad bike 2x2, Yamaha 350, blue, new battery, goes great $2200ono Ph 0409611957 Stawell

Suzuki Motorbike, DR650 SE, 2010, low kms, 12 months reg, with RW $6500ono Ph 0429139502 AH Triumph 07 Daytona Super Sport 675, registered, RWC, vin# SMTTMD10667304239 $8000neg Ph 0499248287 Volkswagen - Harley Davidson Trike, 1600cc, Harley forks tank seat, custom paint, $15,500 Ph 0437759798 Yamaha Thunderace YZF1000R, 1997, RWC, reg Dec 13, VGC, regrettable sale, CQ450 $4500 Ph 0409551122

Motor Vehicle Accessories 5 Landcruiser 80 series 6 stud steel 16”x18” rims, with nuts and caps $500 Ph 0427329356 Bullbar, aluminium, suit 1984 Nissan Patrol $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat Canopy Ute Back to suit std tray, near new cond, $1800 Ph 0418535801 Canopy, to suit 8’x6’ tray, steel frame with lift out side and rear gates, separate front gates for dogs, complete tarp cover with zip sides and back, near new condition $1600 Ph 0429821171 ED LSD, 3.27 Ratio, VGC $150ono Ph 0428820708 Ford C/chassis, trade tray with ladder rack, 4 lock cabinets $1800ono Ph 0419571506 Ford Mag Wheels, 4xRoh, tyres and rims, 225/50ZR16, 95% tread $600ono Ph 0458681119 Gearbox conversion, Ford ED T5, gearbox, bellhaising, flywheel, clutch, tail shaft $500ono Ph 0428820708

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Motor Vehicle Accessories

HQ-HZ parts, 2 rear doors, minimal rust, HZ rear bumper, electric tailgate $250 Ph 0400923733 Low line canopy, suit HQ Holden $200 Ph 0427051897 AH

Mags, Commodore, 4 -17X7.5, excellent condition, new tyres, $800 ono Ph 0418529907

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

2002 Commodore wagon, auto, 2006 Hyundai Getz 5dr Manual cruise control, mag rims, tow bar, Hatch, 75,000km, excellent UQO062 $3000 Ph 0419379564 condition, silver in colour, full Daihatsu Charade Centro 5D service history UAY266 $7500ono hatch, 1996, Super-economical Ph 0438754255 three-cylinder run-around, 97 Ssangyong Musso, 5cyl auto straight, mechanically sound, diesel, good goer, 330,000KM, VIN regularly serviced and with good KPTFOBIBSVP102024 $3200ono tyres, recently had RWC, XHR Ph 0419118788 Dimboola Mags, Commodore, HSV 4 429, regrettable sale at $800 Ph Falcon ute 1981 model, manual, 18x8, excellent condition, new 0448571811 PS, EC, 104,000km, good tyres, tyres, REDUCED $1500ono Ph Ford Falcon 1996, green, clean good body, everything is good, 0418529907 unit, needs $600 spent on RWC, OSB654 $4500Ph 53583324 or Mitsubishi Triton hard lid and roll bars, suits GLX-R model, blue, EC NSU832 $650 Ph 0458820434 0419388612 Horsham $1500 Ph 0434557919 Ford AU II, Falcon station wagon, Rolling Chassis, Ford F100, Ford Ghia sedan, 1997, EC, 120,000km, AC, QWO115 $6000 1973, 3” dropped I-Beam front auto, gas-petrol, 290,500km, 6 Ph 0400821199 axles, 9” diff $3000 Ph 0407350834 months reg, SPO928 $2800 Ph 0407247344 Set of tyres and rims, Maxxis Bravo, 4 x LT225 / 75R16, 2 tyres x Honda Civic wagon 1987, uses 30% left $150ono Ph 0408397110 no oil, 4 new tyres, selling as is, DPO989 $500ono Ph 54662335 Tow bar for BA-BF sedan, rated Sonata, 94, 1600kg auto, 1200kg manual $200 Hyundai silver, 245,000kms, VIN: Ford Falcon BA 2003, 18” rims, Ph 0400917978 KMHDF21FPSU242872 $1000ono new tyres, long registration, as is Ph 0437964166 Amanda lowered, cd player, factory Mitsubishi Lancer, 2002, red, bluetooth, towbar, tinted windows, 155,000km, 2 door, spoiler, GC, RWC, ZFF456 $5900ono Ph alloy mags, no RWC, rego 1/14, 0408131598 SBP178 $2800 Ph 0438210178 Ford Falcon Forte, wagon, Trades/boat Steel Full Length MUST SELL Toyota Corolla, 2000, new tyres and exhaust, Roof Rack, for std Ute tray, heavy 1993, no reg, runs well, eng no: RWC, reg Jan 2014, 176,000kms, duty,3.3mtrs x 1.37mtrs $300 Ph 4A917168 $600 Ph 0438523758 RGT973 $5800 Ph 0429859890 or 50837259 Peugeot 306, 1996, black 4 door 53910220 Ute canopy, Challenge fibre hatchback, auto, reliable first glass, side and rear lockable car, sold with RWC, 3 months windows, tinted, 1850W x 2080L, rego, NUF657 $2500ono Ph 0438870835 GC $1400 Ph 0428837235 REDUCED Mazda, Utility, 1987, B2000 cab plus, 5 speed, reg March 2013, good tyres, tbar, Ford TE50 T2, 2001, gunmetal PFO426 $875ono Ph 0402027023 grey, black/blue interior, leather REDUCED Peugeot GL 504, 76 sports seats, sun roof, 5spd model, auto, air cond, original manual, 5ltr V8, 206,500kms, books and papers, runs and drives RYG555 $8000ono Ph well, clean and tidy through out, 0400573984 ideal club car, AZH163 $1150ono Holden 1997 VS S pack ute, Ph 53569340 or 0412482521 black, AC, cruise, alloys, tub liner Toyota Commuter, 1991, 12 seat and tarp, new CD player, tyres and bus, 279,786km, noisy engine AC serviced, WHK992 $5000ono NJE690 $1550 Ph 0413628306 Ph 0429672791 or 53861187 AH Neil Holden 99 Vectra, 2.2 SL air, auto, Volvo 81, EC, rego 6/13, FXX820 bucket seats, rego 1/14, VGC, $700 Ph 53824415 after 5pm PKJ542 $4600ono Ph 53891504 VR Commodore Berlina, GC, Holden Astra 2002, 130,000km, auto, FQD909 $2000ono Ph 4 new tyres, 5spd manual, reg Wheels, 18” Advanty mags, tyres 0427595378 or 0428578587 4/14, ZSW446 $6000ono Ph no good $350 Ph 0427902165 0400562993 Ute trays, steel, to suit Toyota Landcruiser single cab, Toyota Hilux twin cab $1000 Ph 0429821171 VS Commodore parts only, V6 motor 6HVSK191SL857342, and gear box $1200 Ph 0422249127

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

1979 924 Porsche, 2lt fuel injection, red in colour, engine no XJOO2750 $5500ono Ph 0429846313 or 0353846313 Wheels, genuine set of Simmons 3 pc 8” x 18 and 9” x 18, GC, with extra rubber, suit later Fords $2500 Ph 0428824316

1995 VR Commodore ute, white, 3.8lt auto, 3 seater, gas petrol, mags, new tyres, canopy, 279,000km, SHY417 $3200 Ph 53582242

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Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000 Subaru Heritage Liberty, AWD 2nd gen, auto, sedan, DGC leather trim, AC, CL, CD, PS, RWC, 250,000kms, long rego, ZEO485 $5500 Ph 0428501277 Toyota Echo, 3 door hatch, red, manual, only 21,000km, immaculate condition, RWC, SXV944 $7100 Ph 53522159 Ararat VW Golf, 2003, silver, manual, 155,000km, 4 new tyres, rego 9/13, EC, RWC, SNA705 $8500 Ph 53811606

Motor Vehicles $10,001 - $20,000 08 Holden VE Calais V Series, silver, auto, 106,000kms, leather, premier sound dvd, new tyres, EC XFP994 $17,500 Ph 0427902375 1999 Mercedes CLK Elegance, 4.3L V8 2 door coupe, silver, sunroof, 6 stacker CD, excellent car, deceased estate, 168,000km, SFE378 $19,500 Ph 53525675 1999 Toyota Hilux, dual cab, 4x4, diesel and gas, canopy, bull bar, tow bar, side steps, driving lights, VGC, 243,000km, RWC, PLW167 $14,250 Ph 0408504575 2002 4.8 Nissan Patrol, sw, st, duel fuel, manual with AC, CC, BB, T-B, S-steps, alloy wheels, ideal for towing, 167,000km WEH493 $18,000ono Ph 53822654 or 0418521206

2004 Holden VY tray ute, silver, auto, V6 dual fuel, EC, always serviced, RWC, XZY249 $11,800 Ph 0427902165

2006 Holden Rodeo crew cab LX, 5 speed manual, V6 3.5lt, AC, power and tinted windows, PS, Holden Astra, 2001, manual, factory T-bar, tub liner, T/cover, silver, local car, low kms, E/brakes, full service history, RWC QVF654 $6000ono Ph 104,000km, RWC, rego 7/13, 0447398338 UMD449 $14,000 Ph 0418589280 Holden VZ Calais 2006, V6, 2007 Ford BF ute, 8’ tray, auto, AC, 213,000km, lowered, mag wheels, PS, CD, T-bar, CC, 110.000km, VIN 6G1ZX547X6L565592 YRQ979 $10,500 AS IS $11,000 $10,000 Ph 0438017363 with RWC Ph 0408272406 Honda CRV, 2002, auto, 183,000kms, RHQ708 $9900 Ph 0438820269

1997 Ford Fairmont Sedan, auto, blue, 225,000kms, t/bar, dual fuel, gas fitted Nov 2009, 5 months rego with RWC, ideal first car or 1969 Toyota Corona, no rust suit cheap to run family car, XIP138 restoration, RT 40-610922 $600 $3250ono Ph 0410017969 Ph 54981227 or 0427981227 2000 Commodore VT, Olympic Hyundai Getz 2008, manual, edition, 127,000km, VGC, QCL094 VGC, 41,000km, bluetooth, tinted $5900ono Ph 0400016358 Ararat windows, good car, cheap to run 2000 VT Commodore, rego 1/14, WWL108 $7000 Ph 140,000km, GC, great first 0458203564 car, QLP137 $6500ono Ph Hyundai Getz, 2004, 197,000km, 1983 Gemini SL, EC, drives 0488552131 EC, WMG049 $3900ono Ph well, no rust, 4 speed, all 0419340555 2001 Holden Astra, 7 month original, excellent interior, good rego, RWC, bluetooth and iPod Mazda 323, Astina Shades tyres, currently on club rego, not transferable, 02100H $2200 Ph connect, EC, RXN619 $6000ono Hatch, 2003, silver, manual, CC, Ph 53585088 99,000kms, new tyres, full service 55851270 1986 Commodore VL wagon, red, 2002 Ford SR sedan, auto, blue, history, one female owner, reg Nov un registered, mags, goes well, 152,000km, reg 1/14, RWC, EC, 13, RWC, SNC481 $8200ono Ph 0418371448 VIN 6H8VSK35HTL892093, $700 TGA750 $4600 Ph 53581744 2002 Toyota Hilux, workmate with Mercedes Benz, 300ce 24, Ph 0429314424 or 0420617606 1987 VL Commodore, owned RWC, 126,000km, TGT542 $7500 1991 collectors item, 5spd auto, sunroof, 2 door coupe, EC, nice from new, 8K196GL223604L $800 Ph 53821264 Ph 54981227 or 0427981227 2003 Ford XR6 turbo, auto, mags, tyres, as new, drives 1988 Ford Ute, tarp and ladder 168,000km, VGC, SLG624 $9000 beautifully, tinted windows, white over light grey YTL458 $8500 Ph rack, rego 10/14 B.B.D.L. mags, Ph 53502273 VIN JL4OJY11692C, DPZ112 2005 Hyundai Getz, 2 door, 0419388612 or 53583324 $2200ono Ph 0427855030 manual, red, 30,000kms, Reduced Holden VZ executive, 1990 Ford wagon, low kms on immaculate, one owner, UGK606 2005, sedan, V6 auto, lowered, recon motor, brakes recently done, $8,500 inc RWC Ph 0447398338 5x18” mags, 167,000kms, 12 near new tyres, extremely reliable, 2005 Magna Wagon, 3.5Lt, T months rego, RWC, must sell no RWC, WMN572 $1500ono Ph bar, auto, cruise, climate control, ASAP, ZFW443 $7000ono Ph 53848235 or 0408848235 ABS, cargo barrier, alloy wheels, 0409439145 2001 Hyundai Accent, 5 door one owner, full service history, t/b, SS Commodore 2001, red, hatch, well maintained, RVK611 many extras, UBX194 $7300 Ph 170,000km, 6 speed, ZKG125 $10,000 Ph 0428913235 $2000ono Ph 0427871651 0428560630

Motor Vehicles Under $3,000

Hard Top, MGB Manton, good order, has been stored 30 years, $1000 Ph 0418529907 Holden 308 red motor, turbo pattern, fresh rebuild, comes with Turbo 350 gearbox $2000ono Ph 0400048550

Motor Vehicles Under $3,000

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2008 Ford XR6 ute, BF MkII, immaculate condition, lowered, sport exhaust, 19’ FPV rims, WTW005 $19,000 Ph 0400687514

2008 Nissan Navara, RX dual cab, tow and bull bar, low kms, WWK651 $20,000ono Ph 0432398279 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec, silver low kms, VIN WFOJXXGAJJ9M69965, RWC $17,000ono Ph 0418536230 BA XR6 turbo, 2003, phantom purple, 181,000km, new tyres, serviced regularly, GC, rego 10/13, TCN887 $12,000 Ph 0409435974 Falcon ute BA 2004, 159,000km, hard lid, 18” rims, auto, VGC, TNA728 $11,000 Ph 0408315064 Ford 2010 WF Fiesta Zetec, grey, manual, RWC, 65,000km, XRK314 $14,500ono Ph 0429821730 or 53881390 AH Holden 2007 VE Commodore, black, 18’ mags, AC, cruise control, EC, 124,500km, reg 4/14, plates not included, FREWY1 $15,000 Ph 0438825529

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Motor Vehicles $10,001 - $20,000 Holden Berlina, 2007, sedan, auto, 60,000kms, registered and RWC, silver, XAH814 $18,990ono Ph 0428851853 Holden Commodore VE SV6, 2007, red, auto, good tyres, 117,000kms, EC, WBE958 $17,500 Ph 0429919296 Holden Commodore VZ, 2005, 8 seater wagon, VGC, RWC, XMO017 $10,500 Ph 0459507511

Mercedes Benz A170, 2006, black metallic, auto, 109,000km, 1 year rego, YJW614 $12,500 Ph 0479147331 Sherrie Nissan Patrol 2001, turbo diesel, silver, RWC, EC, rego 22/05/13, QVY280 $15,000ono Ph 53523997 or 0403367208 Subaru Liberty GT, 2005, auto, blue, full service history, leather seats, sun roof, 130,000km, TYB103 $14,900 Ph 0427030728

Toyota Corolla hatch 2008, silver, manual, ABS, airbags, AC, cruise control, RWC, 103,000kms, VGC, XJC787 $11,500ono Ph 0429855118 Toyota Corolla sedan, white, auto, RWC, new tyres, tinted windows, EC, 110,000km, 12 months rego, WXV655 $12,400 Ph 0407320093

Urgent Sale VY Series II, manual, rego 8/13, new 18’ tyres and rims, pacemaker extractors and sports exhaust, lowered, SS interior, window tint, EC, ZNZ753 $12,499ono Ph 0437744630 Volvo 2004, SWD097 $12,000ono Ph 53521951

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising.

We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement.

A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: ROAD VEHICLES All advertisements for road vehicles must include a price, as well as: • A registration number, if registered • Either an engine number, VIN or chassis number if the vehicle is not registered.

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Sports Equipment

Toyota Hilux, 1995 dual cab, grey, Canon Pixma iP100, portable, 6 seater, 4x4, 2.8 diesel, AC, PS, rechargeable printer, carry satchel, bullbar, towbar, steps, snorkel, canopy, mags, 267,000km, EC $220 Ph 0419571506 TFX738 $7900 Ph 53582242 Car sound system, AM/FM CD, 2006 Toyota Hilux, 141,300km on clock only, SR5 mags, alloy tray, bullbar, under tray tool boxes, tow bar roof console, reg 2/14, EC, ULX779 $28,000 Ph 53592330 Norm Holden Berlina International Sedan, 2011. black, SIDI, rear sensors and camera, 37,000km, owned from new, excellent condition, RWC, YJN383 $24,500 Ph 0418175930 Nissan Navara ST, 2009, 2.5 turbo diesel, auto, canopy, towbar, electric brakes, tinted windows, Dec rego, 120,000km, XJQ721 $28,900ono Ph 0409373807 Toyota Hilux, 4x4 2008 SR, 3.0L TD, 5-spd manual, dual cab, bullbar, sidesteps, TB, tonneau cover, 30,000kms, RWC, March 14 rego, WHI560 $37,990 Ph 53822339 Toyota Kluger 2008, 114,000km, silver, VGC, RWC, WPR818 $22,750 Ph 0407564307 Horsham Toyota Rav4 CV, 2010, auto, AWD, 46,500kms, YQV749 $25,000 Ph 0410710143

4WD 2003 Toyota Hilux, dual cab, 4x4 canopy, bull bar, power steering, side steps, tradesman rack, A/C, RWC, EC, SNL820 $17,000ono Ph 0419894761 2005 Toyota Prado Grande, 4.0lt, V6 EC, 139,000km, RWC, towbar, E/brakes, R/sensors, Satnav, sunroof, reg 04/14, XKX001 $27,500 Ph 0437568700 Amarok VW Trendline 2011, 108,000km, 2/4 WD, 6 spd manual, AC, side steps, towbar, ladder rack, copper tyres, light force D/lights, heated mirrors, hill decent and accent assist, 4 AUX power sockets, new windscreen, remote tyre pressure sensors, 5 alloy wheels, reg 4/14, YHA979 $38,500 Ph 0419571506 Holden Rodeo, twin cab, 2004, 3ltr TD, 12 months rego, RWC, TWV498 $12,500ono Ph 0437844398

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

1987 Hino FF197L, 481,348kms, 6-cyl turbo, tubles tyres, 6.7m beaver tail tray, 5mm flat floors, hyd bifold ramps, reco eng, new clutch, LED lights, GC, WOW919 $26,400 Ph 53992203 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Grande, 4lt petrol, one with the lot, full electrics, windows, sunroof and seats, built in GPS, DAC, cruise, bull bar, side steps, driving lights, EC, SOD158 $24,800ono Ph 0429744666

4WD

Mitsubishi Pajero 2001gls Wagon, 7 seat, V6 petrol 3.5Lt, 5 speed auto, blue/silver, 234,000km 9 month rego, RWC, RDM345 $13,500 Ph 0418373643 Mitsubishi Pajero, 4WD, 7 seater, XAU667 $5800 Ph 0427828420 or 53822613

Nissan Patrol ST wagon 2001, 3.0Lt turbo diesel, EC, 10 months rego, UHF radio, QJN141 $17,500 Ph 0409149395 Nissan ST Patrol, wagon 1999 2.8L, 6 cyl, TD, EC, RWC, PRB658 $18,000 Ph 0407338811

Prado GXL 2002, champagne, turbo diesel, EC, 12 months reg, RWC, many extras, ZKO247 $18,500neg Ph 0427857337 Toyota Hilux SR5, dual cab, 2003, green, V6, 5-spd manual, 80,000kms, roll bar, canopy SEE231 $16,500 Ph 0427946640

Musical Instruments

AUX and USB, speakers, amps,

Amplifier, Leem, multiple, KA252, as new $500 Ph 50841281 Casio keyboard, as new, 61 piano keys, not a toy, sustain pedal $360 Ph 53982366 Electronic Organ, Lowrey, double row keys, VGC $500 Ph 53991203 Flute, original Yamaha, 2nd hand, YFL245 Japan, very good $325 Ph 0438328693

instruction booklets $999 Ph

double

subwoofer,

manual,

0488394645

comes with arm & leg curl extensions, York barbell & weights, rarely used, $195 Ph 0409405629 Horsham Bicycle mens Giants, never used, paid $650, sell $350 Ph 0408313004

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sale (or hire), digital, LCD screen, from $1800 Ph 0419563479 Disk

Recorder,

analogue, ok with set top box EC $70 Ph 53522305 Surround Sound System, JBL speakers,

Pioneer

amplifier,

replacement cost $4400 sell $2500 Ph 53822911

Pearl forum series drum kit, smokey chrome, 6 piece set, 2 cymbals and HI hat, inc softening pads $800 Ph 0488943644 Pedal Organ, old $300 Ph 53562301 Piano, Roland KR stroke 3, digital intelligent $2250ono Ph 53582465 Stawell Piano, upright, steel framed, tunes to concert pitch, suit beginner to intermediate, local delivery neg, $680neg Ph 0419517595 Piano, Newby and Evans New York, must pick up $300ono Ph 0417370823 Piano, old $400 Ph 53562301 Piano, Yamaha upright C180, stool, walnut finish $2000ono Ph 0408234547 Piano/Pianola, Playtone, imp USA, GC, pianola needs repair, make an offer Ph 0409954222 Pianola, with many rolls, needs work, pick up from Ararat $500 Ph 50701341

Bench press, Everlast brand,

Digital karaoke Juke Box for

Panasonic

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YARD FELLA Mowing & Maintenance Service

• Block Mowing • Pole Saw Tree Pruning • Hedging & Trimming • Spraying • 30t Woodsplitter available • General Yard Clean ups.

• Green Waste removal

Registered & insured Ph 0429 233 729

Melbourne Radio School

Your skills, Your voice, Your radio career...

It starts here!

Phone (03) 9929 7000 or visit www.melbourneradioschool.com

Sound & Vision Bass Amp, Gallien Krueger, 400RB combo, 15in, with back liner, 4 x 10 bin, near new condition, $1200 Ph 0428837235

TV Guide As part of The Weekly Advertiser’s exploration of ways to provide information to readers using all available mediums, our comprehensive television guide will now be available on our website

www.weeklyadvertiser.com.au The move is in response to the considerable expansion of digital channels available in our readership area and a need for space to adequately display the information.

To view the television guide, simply go to the ‘Read Online’ section of The Weekly Advertiser’s website.

Situations Vacant

EVENTIDE HOMES (STAWELL) INC.

ENROLLED NURSE MEDICATION ENDORSED Eventide Homes is seeking the services of enrolled nurses, Medication Endorsed, to join our team.

Applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic.

There is an opportunity to learn new skills and step up to Team Leader shifts.

Real Estate 4-BR House, 36.5 Acres, hobby farm, Ararat $415,000 Ph 0404157484 5 Acres 4BR house, Ararat $265,000 Ph 0408501630 Allotments - Halls Gap. Proven area for sound investment. Fully serviced. Average size 1200m².

Magnificent views. From $119,000.

Ph 0447582100 Block For Sale, 4.6 acres, 1.86ha, town water/power, 99 Old Hamilton Road Haven Ph 0438823814 Farm house for sale by removal, Warracknabeal, 4 bedroom, modern kitchen, 12ft pressed tin ceilings Ph 0418562025 Glenorchy Area, 625acres, suitable sheep cropping, 4 bedroom brick home, extensive garden, excellent fencing divided 12 paddocks, approx 60 acres Sown Lucerne, shedding includes machinery, hay, workshop and shearing shed, $1300neg per acre Ph 53590339 House for Removal, 4 bedrooms, aluminium clad, weatherboard, 10 mins from Horsham, reasonable offers considered Ph 53822495 House For Removal, Large weather board farm home, 8ft veranda all around, Rainbow area REDUCED $18,000ono Ph 0429951113 Private Sale, 3 large bedroom weatherboard house, with 1.5 bathrooms, 2 toilets, family room, 2 car garage, large laundry and patio, Bennett Rd Horsham $300,000 Ph 53822584 Wal Wal Land, 145 acres for sale , on 3 titles Ph 53596244

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Position is part time and includes day, evening and night shifts. Generous salary packaging is available.

Coach Trips & Tours KING KONG

Wednesday 10th July - $125pp

King Kong - more the 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers and a team of puppeteers who will brigh to live a one-tonne, six metre tall silverback gorilla.

At the Regent Theatre - Melbourne 2013

Enquiries to Helen Farnsworth, Clinical Care Manager A Position Description is available on request on 03 5358 2027 or administration@eventidehomes.com.au Written applications close Friday, June 21, 2013.

Hot Shoe Shuffle

Tuesday 20th August 2013 - $115pp

David Atkins - Jaz Flowers - Bobby Fox & The Tap Brothers.

Includes coach travel, show ticket with reserved seat.

GREASE - The Musical Sunday 2nd March - $138pp

Rob Mills - Gretel Scarlett - Todd McKenney - Anthony Callea Dazzling costumes and unforgettable songs from the movie.

Grease is the No. 1 Party Musical - not to be missed Matinee - At Her Majesty's Theatre - Melbourne 2014

Extended Tours *FREE HOME PICK UP

Canberra Floriade - 5 Days Monday 7th October 2013 - $989pp*

Rural Northwest Health is seeking the services of a

QUALITY & RISK COORDINATOR to work full-time from an office at our Warracknabeal Campus.

This opportunity is for an experienced and motivated person who is looking to further their career in middle management with a focus on quality control.

The successful applicant will need to show: • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in accreditation standards and quality systems and processes (especially ACHS Acute and Commonwealth Aged Care Standards and HACC Common Care Standards).

Riverland Highlights - 5 Days

• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with a broad range of staff across a multi-disciplinary setting.

*Prices based on per person twin share Contact us for a tour brochure.

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Complete Control jumps career beckons as the jumping season gets into full swing.

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tawell fatherdaughter training combination Terry and Karina O’Sullivan continued their good luck with ex-Kiwi gallopers at Ballarat last Sunday with recent stable recruit Control.

The O’Sullivans had their charge engaged in a marathon 3000-metre event in bottomless, rainaffected conditions.

Former O’Sullivan apprentice Jason ‘Grasshopper’ Lyon was in the saddle for his old mentors. Control was not rated a chance by the oncourse patrons and remained friendless with the bookies with odds of 25-1 as the starter called them into line.

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ing was soon taken into the leading position by his Warrnambool-based hoop with Control keeping his rivals honest by making the race a true staying test – a survival of the fittest.

Passing the 600m marker the son of little known Irish-born stallion Hawkeye was five lengths clear and had all his rivals off the bit and chasing hard.

After rounding the home turn and balancing up for the run to the judge, the five-year-old kicked strongly absolutely thriving on the shifty track.

Having to fend off a brief challenge from eventual second place getter All Graceful, Control scored by three lengths. On the strength of this win a potential

Horsham’s leading jockey Dean Yendall made his usual appearance at the regular race meeting held on the Geelong Synthetic track.

Yendall was aboard Mango’s Mojito for a $15,000 sprint over 1200m for Warrnambool-based trainer Jarrod McLean.

Mango’s Mojito was quoted at 8-1 by SleepyHollow bookies just before start time due to her previous patchy form.

After the starting stalls flew open the four-yearold mare landed straight into the box seat and was given a charmed run by Yendall.

As the field of eight sprinting nettys thundered past the 400m marker, Mango’s Mojito looked to be relishing the synthetic conditions and was ready to launch her bid for victory shortly af-

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ter straightening.

The daughter of European champion racehorse Rock of Gibraltar was asked for an effort by her Horsham hoop responding well to his vigorous urgings, delivering a three-length victory on the post.

The win was much deserved for her patient Mildura based owners, the Clayhero Syndicate.

Horses to follow • Lia Landrigan’s Norton Belle looks to be hitting form with an encouraging third placing at Ballarat last Sunday and is knocking on the door to recapture her good form of late last year.

• Barb Marshman’s Southern Sapphire ran an encouraging second at Hamilton last Sunday on heavy ground and would pay to follow in similar races with more wet tracks expected.

• Josh Mackay is treasurer and executive of Horsham and District Racing Club.

Horsham Saints wingman Keegan Mellington displayed a physical, entertaining brand of football for his home crowd when he lined up for North Ballarat Rebels at Horsham City Oval in elite under-18 competition, TAC Cup, on Sunday. Feisty Mellington was typical of a tough Rebels outfit that outclassed reigning premiers Oakleigh Chargers by 71 points in the round eight clash. The win was the first for the season for the Rebels, who have struggled since winning the 2012 minor premiership. Mellington, left, clashes with Oakleigh forward Shaun McDonald.

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n independent tribunal has suspended Nhill Football Club coach Darren Weavell from all official duties with any football club until December 31, 2020.

The tribunal, after a marathon five-hour hearing in Horsham on Monday night, imposed the six-and-a-half-year sentence after finding Weavell guilty of a ‘conduct unbecoming’ charge.

The three-man panel also found Stawell

Football Netball Club volunteer goal umpire Robert Morris guilty of a ‘conduct unbecoming’ charge. It suspended him from all official duties with any club until the end of the 2014 football season.

Both, at the centre of a half-time melee during a Wimmera League senior match between Nhill and Stawell at Nhill’s Davis Park on May 11, have until 2pm today to appeal the findings.

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dations of a league investigations officer.

Western Vic Football manager Stephen McQueen said the tribunal hearing involved about 20 people, who included advocates, official club observers and various officials.

He added that the hearing featured intensive cross-examination.

“The tribunal had to consider extensive and conflicting evidence from both parties,” he said.

Wimmera – Minyip Murtoa 12.16 (133) d Stawell 5.10 (40), Horsham Saints 10.8 (68) d Nhill 7.16 (58), Dimboola 25.21 (171) d Horsham RSL Diggers 1.4 (10), Horsham 20.17 (137) d Ararat 2.6 (18) Ladder: Dimboola 24 points, 198.2 percent; Horsham Saints 24, 187.3; Minyip Murtoa 20, 153.8; Horsham 16, 195.1; Warrack Eagles 12, 89.8; Ararat 12, 59.7; Nhill 8, 72.2; Horsham RSL Diggers 4, 46.0; Stawell 0, 55.9 Netball: Nhill d Horsham Saints 50-29, Stawell d Minyip Murtoa 61-19, Horsham RSL Diggers d Dimboola 58-29, Horsham d Ararat 44-25 Ladder: Horsham 24, 178.9; Warrack Eagles 20, 173.4; Horsham RSL Diggers 20, 164.1; Stawell 20, 144.0; Ararat 16, 167.7; Nhill 8, 78.4; Dimboola 4, 57.0; Horsham Saints 4, 50.2; Minyip Murtoa 4, 32.0.

Horsham District – Laharum 23.19 (157) d Pimpinio 8.5 (53), HarrowBalmoral 34.17 (221) d Taylors Lake 9.7 (61), Edenhope-Apsley 11.12 (78) d Natimuk 5.6 (36), Kalkee 13.10 (88) d Noradjuha-Quantong 7.6 (48), Swifts 12.16 (88) d Rupanyup 10.10 (70) Ladder: Kalkee 28, 367.8; Edenhope-Apsley 28, 192.2; Laharum 24, 194.3; Swifts 20, 94.9; Natimuk 16, 120.2; Harrow-Balmoral 16, 98.1; Noradjuha-Quantong 12, 123.0; Rupanyup 12, 81.5; Pimpinio 4, 43.9; Taylors Lake 0, 17.3.

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Mininera – Wickliffe Lake Bolac 14.19 (103) d Caramut 3.2 (20), Hawkesdale Macarthur 14.18 (102) d Great Western 7.11 (53), SMW Rovers 9.14 (68) d Ararat 4.8 (32), Moyston Willaura 18.12 (120) d Glenthompson Dunkeld 14.12 (96), Penshurst 30.15 (195) d Woorndoo Mortlake 5.6 (36), Tatyoon 16.14 (110) d Lismore Derrinallum 10.9 (69) Ladder: Wickliffe Lake Bolac 32, 195.3; Moyston Willaura 28, 140.8; SMW Rovers 26, 145.7; Penshurst 24, 173.5; Glenthompson Dunkeld 20, 117.6; Hawkesdale Macarthur 16, 110.4; Tatyoon 16, 92.6; Lismore Derrinallum 10, 83.6; Great Western 8, 87.5; Caramut 8, 80.8; Ararat 4, 56.5; Woorndoo Mortlake 0, 37.0.

When Rachel Coverdale and Rhonda Clark fought out the finish of the Garry Rice Concongella Vineyard Handicap last Saturday it was a hat-trick of one-two results for the girls with Clark figuring in all three.

Coverdale was thrilled with her first win in any competition and thanked the club for providing the opportunity ‘to be a better runner’.

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Mallee – Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 9.9 (63) d Ouyen United 3.11 (29), Walpeup Underbool 16.10 (106) d Jeparit Rainbow 6.8 (44), Woomelang Lascelles 10.10 (70) d Hopetoun 9.12 (66) Ladder: Beulah 24, 143.7; Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 24, 140.7; Walpeup Underbool 16, 145.7; Ouyen United 12, 110.3; Woomelang Lascelles 12, 92.1; Jeparit-Rainbow 4, 55.5; Hopetoun 0, 54.2.

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Revelling in the grassy fields of the vineyards and the muddy trails nearby, Coverdale was never threatened. She led for at least two kilometres of the 6.7km race, and cruised to the line with a one minute advantage over Clark while it was left to veteran Peter Barham to lead the men home just 0.05 seconds behind.

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Battle heating up for district five HORSHAM DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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By GRANT KUCHEL

ameron Reserve at the foot of the Grampians will provide the setting for an intriguing Horsham District Football League game as a battle for third position on the ladder gathers heat.

A win for Swifts will result in the Stawell outfit draw level with Laharum at the halfway mark of the season and the Baggies will be hoping for another wet and heavy track to stop the tall Laharum forwards from dominating the air.

Laharum looks far more dangerous with Shannon Argall playing across half forward and Jason Przibilla running out of the square and like many other sides Paul Hanns will be thinking about how he can limit the pair’s output.

Jakob Davis and Jack Kelly might get first crack at the big two and if that fails Matt Newton could be used. But the Baggies will need to win around the clearances and stoppages to ease pressure on their back half.

Swifts will want to use their speed and Hanns, Ash Cowen, Scott Carey and Sean Mantell will be the drivers behind the Baggies’ thrust towards victory. With Ricky Whitehead returning to form the Baggies are becoming a potent line-up.

Laharum boasts a cohesive defensive unit led

by Hamish Roberts and Keegan Mason and with tough nut Robbie Miller and Daniel Easson providing the grunt on the ground the Demons should be able to withstand the Baggies’ charge and move clear in third spot.

Test Natimuk faces its second huge test in a fortnight as the Rams make the trek out to the windswept plains of Kalkee.

A loss this week for the Rams will probably

see them slip out of the five for the first time this season.

Again, the containment of key forwards is the nightmare that confronts the Rams’ coaching panel. Adam Carter continues to have impact on the scoreboard each week and with teammates Grant Schultz and Josh Beddsion seem to be able to kick a winning score each week.

Natimuk ‘s Ash Pekin, Tim Friend and Shaun McDonald continue to lead the Natimuk charge and with support from Jamie Elliott, Dylan Wright and Jono Lovel the Rams are a much more competitive unit.

If Natimuk can rest control through the middle of the ground against Steve Schultz and Paul Christian they still have to get past an impregnable defence led by Josh Mibus who has been in brilliant form all season. Mibus’ ability to take contested marks and turn defence into attack has led to many a Kalkee score this year and the Rams won’t be able to penetrate the Kalkee defence often enough to kick a winning score.

Calculations Rupanyup ventures out to Taylors Lake this week looking to kick a monster score to thrust the Panthers back into finals calculations at the halfway mark of the year.

Given good weather and a dry track the Panthers should be able to achieve their target and continue the horror season for the Lakers.

Taylors Lake lacks depth and Dean Harberger, Jason Weir, Luke Robertson and Marc Davey are battling hard.

But with injuries to key players the Lakers will struggle to stop a rampaging Rupanyup outfit.

Drew and Matt Tyler should have plenty of opportunities up forward and with David Lang, Nathan Sasche and Glenn Wyatt controlling the midfield the Lakers’ defence might be in for another long afternoon at the office.

Rupanyup needs a big boost to its percentage

the Noradjuha-Quantong defence led by Brady King and Lachie Wilson will need to put a bit of time to stopping him.

The game will be won in the middle where the bigger Bomber bodies in Matt Ward and Brent McIntyre will rest control of the contest and bump the smaller Tigers off the ball. This will ensure the likes of Jordan Huff, Sam Weddell and Shane Oakley get enough opportunities to kick a winning score.

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HOT FORM: Lahaurm young-gun Daniel Easson is providing plenty of grunt around the ground for the Demons.

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and if Nic Johnston can get first hands to the ball in the air then the Rupanyup small men will make sure the ball spends most of the afternoon in their front half.

Consistency Pimpinio will welcome Noradjuha-Quantong out to Tigerland this week knowing that if the Bombers are off color a little then they are a chance to cause a boil over.

Adam Hall must really be worried about Noradjuha-Quantong’s consistency. The Bombers started like the proverbial house on fire last week but after quarter time managed only two goals.

Shane Oakley looms as the danger man for the Bombers and Pimpinio will need to play the goal-kicker close attention.

Round nine concludes with a traditional longweekend battle between neighbouring HarrowBalmoral and Edenhope Aspley.

Both sides go to another level for this clash but the Harrow-Balmoral Roos might need to find a few hidden gears if they are to match the Saints.

Reports last week that joint coach James Dixon might miss four or five weeks seemed incorrect because as he was back in the side and had an impact on the scoreboard with a lazy handful of goals. If he plays close to goal again this week the Roos might have some headaches.

With Matt Cranage and Will Smith also up forward as well, the Harrow-Balmoral backline led by Ryan McClure, Daniel Rogers and Chris Heath will need to be vigilant to limit scoreboard damage.

Chris Oliver along with Bernie Kealy are leading an impenetrable Saints defence and it will be a great clash should Oliver go to the Roos’ main key forward Brent Penny.

HDFL round nine Laharum v Swifts at Laharum Edenhope-Apsley v Harrow-Balmoral at Edenhope Kalkee v Natimuk at Kalkee Pimpinio v Noradjuha-Quantong at Pimpinio

Up the other end of the ground Dylan Baker has become a reliable target for the Tigers and

Taylors Lake v Rupanyup at Dock Lake Reserve

Blues unbeaten as race heats up for top four MALLEE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

By MICK SHANNON

Another big weekend of football is set to unfold in Mallee Football League with the race to make the top four starting to gather heat.

Hopetoun finally found form last weekend, but unfortunately went down to Woomelang-Lascelles.

Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers continued their strong season with a good win over Ouyen United, while WalpeupUnderbool proved too good for a determined Jeparit-Rainbow outfit.

This week kicks off at Jeparit with the Lakers playing host to Beulah.

Jeparit-Rainbow have produced strong footy over the season but have

failed to put four quarters together.

Beulah on the other hand sits on top of the ladder with a perfect record, and is set to welcome back a string of players.

Full forward David King will hope to make his return back from injury to boost the Blues’ goal-kicking stocks, while midfielders Shaun Monohan and Tim McIntosh appear set to return after both recovering from shoulder injuries.

Heath Clugston has found form of late for the Lakers and the Blues will need to keep a close eye on him, especially around the clearances.

In defence Adam Schulz will have the hard task of curving the influence of in-form centre half forward Dennis Redden. Redden’s strength and work rate have made him a hard match-up for opposition teams. Schulz will need help from other defenders to

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pion kicking 13 goals.

Jeparit-Rainbow will put up a strong fight as it always does, but will find the pace and skill of the Beulah midfield overwhelming. The Blues will win by 40 points.

Young Demons Jordan Manly, Ben Mole and Joshua Langdon will all need to produce big games to help out the experienced players in Peter Caldow and Glenn Joyce.

This time around it will be different with the Devils showing a lot of improvement over the last few weeks.

An intriguing battle will take place on the wide expanses of Blackburn Park when Ouyen United takes on Woomelang-Lascelles.

Woomelang-Lascelles will be determined to play finals after a long time out, and will look to Joel Donnan, Rohan Coburn and Aaron Lonergan to lead by example and produce a good win.

Both teams sit level on points with Ouyen United just sitting in the top four with a higher percentage.

The Cats would have breathed a sigh of relief last week when a shot

by Hopetoun after the siren missed narrowly. They now have the chance to boost themselves into the top four with victory over the Demons.

Ouyen United was disappointing last week and will come out all guns blazing in an effort to turn their form

Both teams have pace, and will look to break the lines, but the Cats will have more determination and will just take home a victory by 14 points.

Different Walpeup-Underbool will welcome Hopetoun to Underbool. The last time these two sides met the Walpeup-Underbool Roos won by a staggering 188 points, with Wade Cham-

Players such as Luke Carr, David Baulch and Zac Robins have led the way for Hopetoun and have lifted their team-mates around them.

The Roos are just starting to get their form back, and will have Josh Charles taking control in the ruck, which will allow skillful midfielders David Piastente and Ben Fisher to get on top at the clearances.

The Devils will hit hard as they still search for their first win of the season, but it is hard to see it happening against their quality opponents. The Roos will produce a solid 30-point win.

Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers have the bye.

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Intriguing battle for Pelican Cup WIMMERA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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By DEAN LAWSON

t would be hard to script a better match to highlight an approaching halfway point in Wimmera Football League.

With the greyness of winter sucking much of the warmth from weekend games, a big Sunday clash between premiership aspirants Horsham Saints and Horsham on Sunday is set to re-stoke the fire.

The Coughlin Park clash promises to be a beauty with the Saints charging through the season and Horsham back in business and looking as potent as ever.

The sides will play for the Pelican Cup and the silverware has probably never been as much up for grabs as this weekend.

Horsham crushed Ararat in a show of strength and joint coach Jordyn Burke’s fierce quarter-time address despite his team being up by seven goals might well have been looking a week ahead for bigger fish to fry.

Horsham is on the hunt for a big scalp and there is probably none better on offer than the Saints.

Burke’s coaching off-sider and ball-winner Brad Hartigan and classy Nick Pekin are in solid form and John Wood is emerging as one of the best midfielders in the competition.

Dylan Parish is kicking goals and Alex Thomson is always threatening as he pushes forward and the dash of Tyler Blake looms as a worry for the Saints.

The Saints had to battle hard to shrug off a determined Nhill last week but will be better for the challenge and might too have been quietly preparing for the Horsham encounter.

The Saints are undefeated and sitting second on the ladder, courtesy of considerable strength in the clinches, and will deploy their hard-ball winners against Horsham’s midfield dash.

The work of Phil Butsch, Garry Hallam, Bernie Ward and co under

ruckman Mick Rowe free up the footy for the likes of Darcy Tucker and Jacob Cooke-Harrison and open goal-scoring opportunities for Gavin Kelm and Heath Watson.

They will run into the likes of Garrett Liston, Burke and Darcy Taylor who also like to mix it in the 50-50 contests.

Horsham might skip away with the points on Sunday but will have to earn every goal.

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Critical game The Sunday encounter will follow a fascinating day of Saturday games, the highlight being an encounter between Minyip-Murtoa and Dimboola.

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Minyip-Murtoa, sitting third, was too good for Stawell last week and like Horsham needs a major scalp to give its season momentum.

Competition leader Dimboola smashed Horsham RSL Diggers with superb wet-weather football last week and well and truly has its tail up.

The Roos have a multi-faceted forward structure that produces goals through the likes of Ash Clugston, Ryan Bell, Lachie Exell and bustling Jackson O’Neill.

Ruckman Justin Chilver puts in hard to provide Andrew Seers, Josh Rentsch, Hamish Exell and Al Mc-

CUP KEYS: Big W star Phil Butsch, above left, is a potenital match-winner for Horsham Saints in Sunday’s Pelican Cup, while dashing Horsham defender Tyler Blake is in great form, providing plenty of forward thrusts.

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Kinnon with first use of the ball and Daniel Baker sets the defensive standard.

Minyip-Murtoa likes to split and run and catch opponents on the overlap to open up the goal front for Brayden Ison.

Nathan Tepper did well last week and Zach Cross’s intensity and John Delahunty’s skill will be a necessity against the Roos.

Dimboola will have too many aces.

Road trip In one of the longest road trips in the competition Ararat and Nhill clash in Ararat for the Road Safe Cup. Both sides will consider this game an opportunity for a win but, despite the trip, it might be Nhill that sneaks across the line at the finish.

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ing both sides enjoying getting into space.

For the Tigers Matt Jones is an exciting player and Simon Brearley is a play architect. Adam Bound and Jayden Fischer were also good last week.

Ararat struggled to kick goals last week but clever rover Alan Batchelor was good again, Harry Ganley continued his good season and Brady Miller impressed.

The strength of Zac Louder will be critical for the Rats if they want to score a hometown win.

Another team than enjoys running the ball, Warrack Eagles, will have too much firepower for Horsham RSL Diggers in Horsham.

The Eagles are coming off a bye while the Diggers are searching for a way out of the doldrums.

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ubaru fans lamenting the cancellation of the Australian International Motor Show have a reason to celebrate, with the company holding a multi-city event all of its own.

version of the pocket-rocket that has been on the market since early 2007.

More information, including the name of the limited variant, will be made available before its expected sale date in September, with Mr Rowley adding that special edition variants of the WRX ‘seem to attract a dedicated audience all of their own.’

And the hot-ticket item will be something those fans are surely clamouring for – the recently revealed WRX concept, fresh from its global debut in New York.

A Liberty GT wagon featuring STI accessories will also be a part of Subaru’s mini motor show.

Subaru’s local arm is hosting a series of ‘mini motor shows’ with events at dealerships in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide to showcase its current and future sports models.

The headlining Rex concept will be displayed for the first time anywhere in the world since its debut at the New York motor show in March.

Cancellation Subaru Australia national corporate affairs manager David Rowley said that the traveling showcase came about as a result of the cancellation of the local motor show, which had been scheduled for Melbourne this month.

“Fuji Heavy Industries had very kindly offered us the WRX concept for the motor show,” he said.

“And when that was curtailed, we made the decision to go ahead anyway with touring the concept out here so we have done some bespoke

Forester Despite the existence of an STIstyle S model of the previous generation Forester compact SUV, Mr Rowley said that there are no immediate plans to add a sportier variant to the new Forester range.

REX APPEAL: Subaru’s dealer showcase events will mark the first time the WRX concept has been seen since it was unveiled at the New York motor show in March.

events for our own customers.”

While the WRX show car is still a concept, it points to the likely design of the production car that is expected to surface later this year, possibly at the LA motor show.

The all-new WRX is likely to be built on the Impreza platform but marks a departure from the traditional Impreza-based vehicles of previous generations to a stand alone model that will be simply called ‘WRX’ and carry an entirely different body.

Subaru is giving its fans a chance to press the metal on a number of production models including a new ‘S’ variant of its critically acclaimed BRZ sports coupe that goes on sale in mid-June.

will be showcased on the show car, including a carbon fibre-type instrument panel insert, carpet mats, rear step panel, reverse camera, front and rear parking assistance, STI exhaust and STI oil cap.

The sexing up of the BRZ S is purely cosmetic, with no change in performance figures over the regular BRZ, but it adds 17-inch black Subaru Tecnica International wheels, front, side and boot-lip spoilers and a coil spring set.

Mr Rowley said that pricing of the BRZ S will be released in the coming weeks, but much like the standard BRZ, it is expected to be available in limited numbers.

New and existing BRZ accessories

Also on display will be a prototype of the current generation WRX that previews the very last special edition

“You would never say never. We don’t have any timeline at the moment, but we are always interested in zigging and zagging to maintain interest in these cars and we have a proud tradition in those areas of bringing the audience something that’s a little bit different from the mainstream,” he said.

The free public Subaru events run until Saturday at Subaru Interactive at Docklands, Melbourne and then at other venues across Australia.

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Diesel Toyota RAV4 tows the line T

oyota has gone some way to addressing a deficiency on its new diesel-powered RAV4 compact SUV variant – namely, its sub-par 500kg towing capacity.

The oil-burning version is now rated to tow a 1000kg braked load, double the previous version, which Toyota claimed was limited by Australia’s hot climate.

despite having more torque. It also falls short of most key rivals, including the Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, Nissan XTrail and Ford Kuga.

Nevertheless, Mr Breen said the increase in capacity to 1000kg was appropriate given that Toyota’s own research had shown that most RAV4 buyers didn’t tow.

Toyota Australia manager of public relations Mike Breen told GoAuto the increase in towing capacity would apply to all RAV4 diesels produced from July, with vehicles likely to arrive in showrooms from early August.

“I think we should be happy with the 1000kg we have been able to get,” he said.

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Diesels have made up 46 percent of all four-wheel drive RAV4 sales since launch.

“The sales of diesel have been outstanding, even with the 500kg, so I think we are quite pleased with the 1000kg increase.”

The latest RAV4 was released in Australia in February with its first ever diesel engine, but the fanfare over the new engine was overshadowed by news of the low rating, with reports suggesting that was not enough to carry a jet ski on a trailer with fuel in it.

Mr Breen said despite the media attention regarding the initial low tow rating, the company has not received negative feedback from consumers.

“It hasn’t really been an issue. We do our surveys after the first couple of months so the official surveys haven’t come back from dealers yet. But we haven’t heard of any concern from customers,” he said.

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TOWING THE LINE: After a surprisingly low tow rating of 500kg at launch, Toyota has increased the diesel RAV4’s capacity to 1000kg from July production.

Nissan GT-R ‘Black Edition’ locked in for Australian release Australia will become the latest country to get the cosmetically enhanced Black Edition version of the manic Nissan GT-R when it hits selected showrooms next month.

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Specially appointed Recaro seats upholstered in black and red leather highlight the interior with matching door

and dashboard trim.

RARE BREED: The Black Edition Nissan GT-R stands apart from its regular sibling courtesy of some racy cosmetic additions.

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Commodore VF Evoke

Yes, Holden will produce another Commodore from 2017, but it will be based on a new global platform, and could therefore be cut from a rather different cloth.

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Irrespective, the new base VF Evoke 3.0L SIDI V6 auto tested here is simply and unequivocally one of the greatest sedans Australia has ever produced – and certainly the best value at just $34,990 plus on-road costs.

Cabin design and execution, steering and dynamic upgrade, sumptuous ride, brilliant body control, spacious cabin, improved safety and security.

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Holden’s hard work in making its rear-drive large car smoother, quieter, more comfortable – and far nicer to be inside – has sure paid off.

But, before the bouquets are foisted upon its revised flanks – and we will touch on this in detail further down – there is one thing serious bugbear holding us back from completely recommending the entry car in its current guise.

Get a grip The problem, in short, is the tyres.

Grip from the new, low-rolling resistance Bridgestone Ecopia 225/60 R16 hoops are marginal at best.

Even mild pedal pressure in certain damp-to-wet conditions will have the rear-end letting go mid-corner, accompanied by traction control light-flashing almost as fast as your beating heart, as you scramble to straighten the car.

If you only intend to drive on dry roads, it’s fine. Otherwise, please demand better tyres or upgrade to the bigger 18-inch wheel set-up.

Anyway, the latter will better fill the VF’s oversized wheel wells, although the beautifully supple and isolated ride quality that is an Evoke standout on the regular rubber will be slightly undermined.

Actually, we’d just ask for stickier 16s and savour the smoothness that really defines this latest base Commodore.

Evident from the moment you first lay eyes on it, the facelift is perhaps a tad too modern-day GM generic compared to the timeless VE, and so

improvement Grip levels on standard Bridgestone Ecopia tyres, V6 needs more sparkle, same-ish styling. not very distinctive.

We doubt it will age as well, too.

During our three-day adventure in the Evoke through rural roads and into country towns as well as into big-city streets, we were disheartened by the lack of attention it garnered.

If only potential buyers could sit inside the new VF, for in here almost everything has changed for the better.

Holden purists may lament the loss of ‘character’ now that the power window switches are no longer in the lower-middle console where you expect cupholders to be. They may also miss side air vents that don’t open with the front doors, the electric button that replaces the handbrake, and the wheel-sited cruise control switchgear that replaces a stalk.

But in reality, it’s miles better than ever. Even diehards – perhaps especially diehards – will be happier with what’s been achieved. The outside of the car hasn’t changed much, but the inside is almost completely new.

A harmonious, stylish, and logically presented dashboard awaits in a modern and appealing interior that still feels as Australian as any Holden has.

It’s as if the local team raided the best of GM global parts bin, with lots of Opel Insignia switches and

controls for some Euro chic and a bit of Infiniti style thrown in.

Besides the spacious and quality ambience underlined by the nicely matching metallic and rubberised plastic trim, we can’t believe a vehicle as inexpensive as the Evoke features such an extensive touchscreen interface, up-spec climate control set-up, or comprehensive high-series instrumentation.

The driving position first class, the back bench sumptuous in its accommodation, the ventilation front and rear totally effective, and the media inter-connectivity and usability easy and enjoyable.

Re-profiled On the negative side of the ledger, Holden says the pillar trim has been ‘re-profiled’ so as not to impede vision as badly, but they’re still as thick as trunks.

The lower plastic trim betrays the bargain-basement pricing, and we’re not sure about the cloth-like dashboard material dressing directly ahead of the front passenger – it looks a bit high-school arts and craft.

Overall, however, this is the best base-model Commodore interior by a massive amount, ranking up with the Ford Territory’s as the most impres-

sive Aussie cabin effort ever.

And other than the slip-sliding rubber on slick surfaces, the driving experience, too, sees a quantum leap forward.

Well, dynamically, anyway, for the 3.0 SIDI V6 – though undoubtedly more hushed – isn’t a stirring or memorable engine, being somewhat bereft of fizz and sparkle... as it always has been.

But as a simple tool for trade, it’s harder to reproach, with sufficient acceleration, a slick-shifting six-speed auto of agreeable response, and quite punchy mid-range oomph once the needle starts to rise into the upper rev reaches.

When overtaking, the V6 can feel a bit sluggish with a load on board, but slotting the lever into manual mode makes the most of the available power and torque, with surprisingly spirited responses on offer.

Better still, the electric steering is amongst the best we’ve encountered, with excellent linearity and – more interestingly – feel, giving crisp turnin and composure that truly belies the size of the car.

Racing up a – mostly dry – mountain road, with the transmission in manual mode, the Evoke’s balance

and control truly amazed us, pushing tightly through turns without losing traction or poise at all despite quite a lot of bumpy corners along the way.

Backed up by a trusty set of stoppers, the chassis feels like it could – and indeed, it already does – handle more power than the hard-working V6 could muster.

Conversely, on long stretches of open blacktop, in top gear, the Evoke’s relaxed and cruisy nature further endeared, with little road noise and a rock-steady feel, further underscoring how suitable this car is for driving along on Australian highways.

But, boy, those tyres in the wet really spoil the serenity and security of what is an otherwise hugely accomplished and amazing value-formoney family car.

Styling Plus, we are aghast to learn that Holden still won’t fit a folding rear seat of any description in its big sedan; and we worry that the styling – lacking the handsome clarity of the VE – isn’t different enough to lure buyers back.

However we applaud Holden’s efforts for what it has created under very extreme financial hardship, especially when the original plan called for a complete Commodore reskin.

Just 10 years ago the Large Car segment commanded 35 per cent of total new-vehicle sales, compared to only four per cent so far this year. Could the writing be on the wall for the Commodore as we know it?

Be assured, though, that this Evoke is a bit of a masterpiece for the price, and a compelling reason to reconsider buying that Corolla/CX-5/Captiva import as your next family car.

This is the best Commodore ever.

Relish the VF, and for that matter the Falcon and the Territory, while you can, folks.

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Ford Australia may have survived with Focus: Carr Ford Australia may have survived beyond 2016 if it had committed to building the Focus small car, according to the man who helped bring Holden Cruze production to Australia.

Former industry minister Kim Carr, who helped to provide the framework that is expected to keep Holden and Toyota making cars here into the next decade, told GoAuto that it was entirely Ford’s decision to walk away from plans to shore up its Australian car-making operations by building a small car.

“The company chose to withdraw from it – and remember they said publicly that they could not see how General Motors could make money on the Cruze,” Senator Carr said.

“Well, they did make money on the Cruze.

“We took capacity out of Korea to build the Cruze. This demonstrates the success of that program.”

Ford announced in 2007 that it would build the Focus small car in Australia from 2010, alongside the Falcon family car and ute and Territory SUV, as well as fit the Falcon with an imported V6 rather than the traditional in-line six-cylinder engine.

would start building the Cruze sedan and hatch on its South Australian assembly line, launching production in 2011.

Holden’s scheme went ahead, and the Cruze now outsells the traditionally strongselling Holden Commodore large car.

Mr Carr said Ford’s decision to pull out of Australia was a ‘national tragedy’ even though it had been a ‘matter of public conversation’ for some time.

However, it reversed that decision in 2009 with Focus production instead shifting to Thailand and a federal government handout giving more life to the locally built engine.

“The truth of the matter is that Ford’s decision rests upon low production volumes, and then the consequence of not having an export market is those problems are going to be exacerbated,” he said.

The decision is in stark contrast to Holden, which about the same time announced it

“The high dollar makes it difficult to maintain export markets even if you pursue

LOSS OF FOCUS: Ford reneged on a 2007 decision to build the Focus small car in Australia from 2010, cutting it off from a potential export earner.

them. Toyota and General Motors have pursued export markets with much more vigour, and I believe their long-term prospects are good – very good.”

He said the boom in the mining industry had pushed the value of the Australian

dollar up against other world currencies, creating a market that was extremely difficult for manufacturers.

Mr Carr also singled out the free trade agreement with Thailand, set up in 2005 to take advantage of South-East Asia’s second-largest econo-

my, as one that had harmed Australia’s car-makers.

“It’s fantasy to believe that we operate in a level playing field on the international trading system,” he said.

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