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COLD HARD CASH: Horsham’s Bull and Mouth Hotel and Warracknabeal band Hard Face Nanna have joined forces to support fire-relief efforts, raising money for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal at a gig at the pub on Saturday night. Publican Simon Mitchell said the event was well supported. “It was a good night and we raised $2900 all up, $950 from the public, $1050 from me and the band donated their $900 fee.” Mr Mitchell, second from left, is pictured with band members, from left, AJ Niewand, Daniella Bell, Rob Eales, Mick Powell and Frosty Gunn. People can donate to the bushfire appeal online at communityenterprisefoundation.com.au or at Bendigo Bank branches. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Region at the ready W

BY LOTTE REITER

immera fire management authorities remain confident in their ability to manage potential regional fire threats despite deploying significant resources to help combat emergency conditions in the state’s east.

Country Fire Authority District 17 and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning crews have joined fire-relief efforts in East Gippsland and Tallangatta. The teams, many of which are now expected for regular rotation including

a 20-person taskforce at Tallangatta, are providing crucial on-ground and incident management support to help control the emergency situations. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning senior forest fire management officer Dom Uljanic said emergency management teams were receiving an influx of external support requests. He said any supply of the region’s resources would rest on fire staff and volunteers’ capacity to appropriately respond if any Wimmera incidents were to occur.

“Our first priority is always resources,” he said. “We have one taskforce purely from the Wimmera fire district in Tallangatta, and we feel we can comfortably keep that one taskforce rotating to the east of the state without compromising our response back home. “Any extra personnel we send is done so on a case-by-case basis and based on the fire risk locally. “We recently had a bit of a lull with the weather, but it’s set to warm up again at the end of the week, so we’ll need to ensure we have the resources

here to deal with that. It becomes a bit of a juggling act trying to help our cousins in the rest of the state but also ensure we don’t sell ourselves short.” Country Fire Authority, CFA, District 17 commander and regional duty officer Alfred Mason said a CFA strike team of 19 volunteers left for Tallangatta at noon on Monday, set to return home tomorrow, in addition to people located in Bairnsdale in management teams. Mr Mason said this was the third or fourth CFA team to leave and assist another fire district.

He said the region was ‘more than covered’ to respond to and manage its own fire emergencies as well as help others across the state. “We have 1653 firefighters in district 17 who have completed minimum training, which includes tree-hazard training and entrapment training,” he said. “And they are part of our 3998 brigade members in total, which includes members who support the brigade on the ground in roles such as communication and management.” Continued page 2

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orsham Veterinary Hospital staff made a quick trip to Adelaide to help treat burnt, starving and dehydrated koalas rescued from fire-ravaged bush land.

Dr Debbie Delahunty and nurse Belinda Collins arrived in Adelaide late Thursday night to provide additional veterinary support to Adelaide Koala Rescue workers. The rescue group has been out in force following the 25,000-hectare Cudlee Creek fire in December, which, off the back of an extreme heatwave, has devastated koala colonies throughout the Adelaide Hills. “I was talking to a friend in Gawler who has a vet practice and he said there was a need for vets to help out over there,” Dr Delahunty said. “I was on holidays, so I thought I might as well head over.” Dr Delahunty said she and Ms Collins put in a long day’s work at Paradise Primary School, helping some of the more than 100 koalas rescued from the fire ground. “We started at 8am on Friday and worked through until 9pm, with only a 15-minute sit-down for lunch, so it was a pretty full-on day,” she said. “We did whatever we could to help. A lot of the koalas needed bandages changed, so we sedated them and changed their bandages.” Dr Delahunty said many of the koalas required fluid treatment due to dehydration. “A lot of them have kidney damage because they were so dehydrated,” she said. “Some koalas also needed treat-

ment for diarrhoea – we pretty much helped out anywhere we could. There were still some koalas coming in while we were there, so we treated and triaged them.” Dr Delahunty said fortunately, several koalas were ready to be rehabilitated back into the wild, once the rescue group found a suitable habitat for them. She praised the efforts of everyone involved in koala rescue and rehabilitation. “There have been a lot of South Australian vets and volunteers who have done way more than us – but we felt fortunate we could help out a little,” she said. There are grave concerns for koala populations across Australia, with fires destroying about six-million hectares of land. Environment Minister Sussan Ley has said Australia might have lost up to 30 percent of koalas on the New South Wales’ north-west coast alone due to the bushfire crisis. “Numbers are a little precarious in certain areas, particularly in New South Wales, which has been experiencing extreme drought,” Dr Delahunty said. “That, plus the fires, are really starting to take their toll.” Dr Delahunty encouraged people to consider donating money to koala rescue organisations. “I know there are a lot of ways people can donate, but if they want to donate to something that specifically targets animals, Adelaide Koala Rescue or SAVEM Kangaroo Island are two good places to start,” she said. Up to 25,000 koalas, from a pop-

HELPING HANDS: Horsham Veterinary Hospital’s Debbie Delahunty, left, was among a team of vets helping treat injured koalas saved from a bushfire in the Adelaide Hills. ulation of 50,000, are feared dead following devastating fires on Kangaroo Island. South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management, SAVEM, is directing injured wildlife to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, which has set up a gofundme page for donations.

People can search Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park or Adelaide Koala Rescue on Facebook for more information. A Zoos Victoria team is also working to treat injured wildlife in the state’s bushfire zones, including East Gippsland.

Ready and able to help From page 1 “So, when we say we’re sending away less than 20 people and we’ve got 1600 available, we’re more than covered. We only send away what we’re asked,” Mr Mason said. Mr Uljanic and Mr Mason said all fires in the Wimmera district, including a recent fire at Cherrypool, were currently under control. However, Mr Uljanic said fire-relief efforts in the east would likely continue until March or April, and Wimmera residents should remain alert and understand that fire season for their own region was still at its peak. “We continue to ask Wimmera residents to not be complacent,” he said. “We’re still in the middle of the fire season, and although the attention of the national media is in the east, as demonstrated by the fires across the district in the Christmas and New Year period, we still need to remain vigilant and on alert for fires in our own area.” Alike to the region’s emergency staff and volunteers, Wimmera people have also been pooling their resources to support individuals and communities affected by both the East Gippsland and New South Wales bushfires. Among these were Horsham exports and basketballers Mitch Creek and Shaun Bruce, who used recent matches as a platform to raise money for bushfire relief funds. Creek helped raise $5500, split equally between Country Fire Authority and The Salvation Army Australia. Bruce and his team-mates raised $2850 for Red Cross Bush Fire Relief, Australia.

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Stawell Gift decision imminent T

BY SARAH SCULLY

he future of Australia’s richest and most prestigious footrace should become clearer in the coming weeks as Stawell Athletic Club leaders continue to negotiate a lifeline with the State Government.

The club’s committee came under fire from the public at the end of December when the government announced club leaders had rejected a $280,000 bailout for the 2020 Stawell Gift. Stawell Athletics Club patron and 2014 gift winner Luke Versace led the outcry from the athletics community, resigning his position effective immediately and publicly stating he had ‘lost faith in the Stawell Athletic Club committee to act in the best interests of the event, as opposed to the best interests of themselves’. Versace said as patron, he was involved in negotiations between the club and the government to ‘secure

the future of the event, both in the short and long-term’. He accused the club of refusing to share or cede control in areas it previously had full autonomy in exchange for life-saving funding. “From my perspective this is completely unacceptable and an unjustifiable betrayal of both the history and future of an event that means so much to so many,” he said. The Stawell Gift is run at Central Park on the Easter long-weekend each year and has been contested every year bar four years since 1878. Not only is the gift carnival the pinnacle of Australian running events, it is an important economic driver for the Northern Grampians’ economy. When the State Government bailed out the event in 2019 with an emergency $138,000 to restore prize-money and television coverage, the club signed a memorandum of understanding that any further funding would be conditional on changes to the commercial, governance and non-racing

elements of the event. Following a review, a government-appointed consultant proposed a new committee of management, which would include representatives from SAC, the council, Victorian Athletic League, Grampians Tourism and independent members with expertise in event management and marketing. The purpose of the new committee was to improve the event experience for participants, visitors and viewers by leveraging the TV broadcast, the tourism offerings in the region and the entertainment offerings at the carnival. On December 19 the government announced SAC had resolved to not accept the review recommendations and associated funding. Following Versace’s statement, Stawell Gift participants and fans quickly took to social media to condemn the club for its decision. A ‘Save the Stawell Gift’ Facebook page, created by 2017 men’s gift winner Matt Rizzo garnered more than

800 ‘likes’, while an online ‘Save the Stawell Gift’ petition, by Brad Armstrong of Armstrong Athletics, soon had close to 2000 signatures. Northern Grampians Shire mayor Murray Emerson said following the announcement he was disappointed the SAC ‘decided to take a different path from the generous offer from the State Government’. He said, however, the council – which also provides significant financial and in-kind support for the gift – would continue to support SAC regardless of its decision. “It is not the council’s place to make or influence the decisions for the independent sporting clubs in our region but to support and assist them to improve the lives of our residents and visitors to our region,” he said. “The Stawell Gift remains the jewel in the crown of our region’s event calendar and we intend to ensure that remains the case by working closely with the Stawell Athletic Club in future years of the event.”

On Monday, Cr Emerson told The Weekly Advertiser negotiations between SAC and the government were ongoing. “The athletics club is still deciding what they are going to do,” he said. “The council is not involved in the negotiations, so we need to wait until the SAC has advised us of their decision. “The government’s offer is a very good one and I am very hopeful they seriously consider it. “Regardless of the decision they make, the council will support them. “Hopefully in the next couple of weeks they will come to a decision.” Stawell Athletic Club president Neil Blizzard yesterday told The Weekly Advertiser that the club was preparing to make an announcement about the future of the Stawell Gift soon. He declined to make further comment but said the club would put out a statement about its decision either later this week or next week.

Smoke haze Ambulance Victoria paramedics have urged people to take care, with much of the state blanketed in smoke from bushfires. A smoky haze could be seen throughout much of the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians yesterday. Emergency management acting director Justin Dunlop said paramedics had seen a big increase in triple zero calls by people with breathing problems. He said children and people with pre-existing health conditions were at greatest risk. “If you are showing signs of a serious smoke inhalation injury you should be assessed immediately by a medical professional such as a paramedic or a GP. Anyone with less urgent concerns about their health should seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24,” he said.

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VITAL SKILLS: Horsham YMCA swimming lesson team leader Kate Farlow instructs Berni Del Real as part of an intensive swim lesson program at Horsham Aquatic Centre. The five-day program teaches participants water safety, stroke technique and skills for life. The second crop of participants will be put through their paces next week. There are still places available for week two. People can call the centre on 5382 2576 for more information about the intensive program or ongoing swimming lessons. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Police will investigate the cause of a house fire in Hazel Street, Horsham, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Sergeant Jason Bergen said a vacant house at 7 Hazel Street was completely engulfed by fire about 3am. “At this stage we don’t know how it started,” he said. “We are confident it is an abandoned house.” Four units from Horsham Fire Brigade attended and neighbouring properties were unaffected by the fire.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 8 January 2020

Mayor welcomes Overland lifeline

Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Mark Radford has welcomed the announcement that the Victorian Government will contribute funding to keep The Overland train running for another three months.

January 28 Tuesday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm

When the South Australian Government withdrew its contribution to subsidising this vital passenger link at the end of 2018, the Victorian Government stepped up to fund the shortfall until the end of 2019. This new 11th-hour announcement will grant the Overland an extension until the end of March 2020.

February 24 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm March 23 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm April 27 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm May 25 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm

Cr Radford said the Overland provided a fundamental public transport link for western Victoria.

June 22 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm

“Currently, The Overland is the Wimmera’s only passenger rail service, giving access to both Melbourne and Adelaide, so it is of high importance for our community,” Cr Radford said. “We thank the Victorian Government for committing its support to the service until the end of March. This provides some certainty for people who have already made travel plans and creates opportunity for supporters of the service to use it, maybe for the first time.” The government has said that this threemonth extension will allow time for conversations to continue with Journey Beyond, the Overland’s private operator, about the longterm future of the train.

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The Overland passenger train arrives at Dimboola. Photo: Stuart Mills.

“Meanwhile, we will continue to lobby for the return of daily passenger train connections to Melbourne. In the short term, a standard gauge shuttle service has been requested between Horsham, Stawell and Ararat to link in with existing broad gauge services to the city,” Cr Radford said. “Looking to the future of the interstate link, there are three clear opportunities that could be better promoted. Melbourne to Adelaide

August 24 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm

and Adelaide to Melbourne with MotorRail, Melbourne and Adelaide ‘to’ the Wimmera region and ‘to’ Melbourne and Adelaide from Wimmera stations.”

September 28 Monday Council Meeting Horsham 5.30pm

“The Overland train creates tourism opportunities for a national market. Overseas, train travel is such a popular way to see a country. Hopefully the service will not just continue, but grow.” he said.

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Solar savings on the way for Town Hall Significant energy savings are on the way for Horsham Town Hall after a 70-kilowatt solar energy system was installed on its roof last month.

It is one of six public buildings in the municipality set for either LED lighting upgrades or solar installations as part of Sustainability Victoria’s Local Government Energy Saver Program. In the next few weeks, a 28-kilowatt solar system and 12kW LED lighting system will be installed at the Mibus Centre Library complex. Horsham Aquatic Centre will have a 100-kilowatt array installed on its roof. Dadswells Bridge Hall, Mitre Hall and Taylors Lake Hall will also benefit from the initiative, which is jointly unded by Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) and Sustainability Victoria. Infrastructure Director John Martin said the

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buildings were chosen following an audit of council facilities with high energy use.

“Council is pleased that we can look to offset the power costs of three significant community assets, as well as support three community halls to run their operations more cost effectively,” Mr Martin said. “Local contractors are being used to carry out the installation and the public will be informed of additional installations as they occur,” he said. Horsham Town Hall’s Performing Arts Program Manager Shana Miatke said the new solar array would help the venue reduce its costs and manage its energy use more efficiently. “These opportunities supported by Sustainability Victoria enable our Council to reduce its carbon emissions, continue our commitment

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to undertake Council works sustainably and seek to reduce energy costs to Council,” Ms Miatke said.

Sustainability Victoria Manager for Regions, Communities & Local Government Luke Wilkinson said the Local Government Energy Saver upgrades would benefit both Council and local residents. “Sustainability Victoria has had great support from Horsham Rural City Council as part of our Local Government Energy Saver Program, which assists councils to reduce costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency upgrades, while improving facilities for local communities.” “To date, we’ve worked collaboratively with 22 regional councils across Victoria to support energy-saving upgrades on a total of 172 community buildings from libraries to swimming pools.”

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Police continue to caution drivers W

BY LOTTE REITER

immera police are reminding drivers to remain vigilant across the remainder of the summer holiday period despite the conclusion of a statewide roadsafety operation.

Operation Roadside, which targeted poor driving behaviours to help reduce the incidence and severity of road trauma during the Christmas holiday period, ended on Sunday after about three weeks. Senior Sergeant Brendan Broadbent of Horsham said the operation was successful, with zero fatal collisions, owing to patient road-users, a high level of police commitment and roadside speed cameras. He said despite the operation’s end, people would continue to see police enforcing a stern approach to traffic offenders, particularly in the lead-up

to the Australia Day long weekend later this month. “Operation Roadwise finished on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be focusing on poor driving behaviours and excessive speed,” he said. “We are currently planning and preparing for Operation Amity across the Australia Day weekend. “It’s important that people who are planning to celebrate the holiday and drink alcohol ensure that they have a plan, a designated driver and book a taxi if they need to.” Sen Sgt Broadbent said it was especially important that drivers stop and think about their safety, passengers, other road users and the journey ahead before starting their vehicle. “The messaging at the moment is really targeted on the fact that this is a road-using community and people

should be thinking about their safety before they even start the car,” he said. “We often just get in the car and don’t think about it. But if people can adopt mindfulness and put more thought into their safety, and not just the people in the car but also the cars around them, that’s a big factor in reducing road toll.”

Reflection

Member for Western Victoria and Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the Transport Accident Commission, TAC, Jaala Pulford joined Victoria Police, TAC and newly created Road Safety Victoria representatives to reflect on the 2019 road toll and urge people to take extra care when driving. She said last year 263 Victorians died on the road – the state’s worst loss in three years – with fatal crashes increasing across every road-user

group including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and motorcyclists. She said speeding, drink and drug driving, distraction, fatigue and seatbelt offences were all common contributing factors. Snr Sgt Broadbent said the Wimmera’s road toll was 11 deaths in 2019, following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Horsham in December which killed a 24-year-old cyclist. He said this was almost double the amount of fatal collisions in 2018. He said while police were unable to identify any consistencies in the accidents, varying factors in each case such as drink driving, fatigue or driver distractions were present when collisions occurred. “We run analyses on how and when these fatalities occur and look into each case, but there are no real consistencies that we’ve identified,” he said.

“What it comes down to is that people’s driving behaviour needs to be moderated.” Regional Roads Victoria chief officer Paul Northey said preparation was key when travelling on the roads this summer to ensure everyone could arrive at their destination safely. “There are quick and easy things we can all do to protect ourselves and our loved ones as we travel to meet family or enjoy a summer break,” he said. “Road safety is a shared responsibility so prepare ahead and when you’re on the road obey the speed limit, drive to the conditions and put your mobile phone away.” Mr Northey said people could access information including safe travel tips, fines and penalties at www.vicroads. vic.gov.au and keep updated with statewide traffic information on the VicTraffic app.

Ararat discount movie day

GRATEFUL: From left, Horsham Goodstart Early Learning assistant director Jodie Rabl, Samantha Warrick from Wimmera Community Options, Katrina Mackley, Unting Wimmera, and Sarah Hughes, Wimmera Community Options, sort through goods donated for bushfire recovery. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Ararat families can enjoy a cheaper outing next week when the municipality’s St Vincent de Paul Society hosts a discounted movie session. Secretary Marilyn Brady said the volunteer group was organising a single $5 screening of the film Spies in Disguise at 12.50pm at Ararat Astor Cinema on Wednesday next week. “It’s a bit of a first try for us. We’re trying to give children and families who might not be able to afford to go to the movies a chance to,” she said.

Generosity floods into Goodstart A community call to support stranded fire victims in Victoria’s Gippsland region and New South Wales has left a Horsham childcare centre inundated with donations. Goodstart Early Learning opened as a drop-off point last week for Wimmera people to donate goods and non-perishables to fire-affected areas. Within hours, the centre ran out of storage space. Assistant director Jodie Rabl said the generosity of the community in response to the call-out was ‘mind blowing’. “We don’t have a lot of space anyway. But since opening, our doorbell has just kept ringing,” she said. “People have been bringing linen and

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clothes and even going down to the supermarket to buy non-perishables. “It is amazing. It gives you that warm fuzzy feeling in your heart that the community can be so generous in these times of need.” Ms Rabl said she initially put out an individual request for donations to support a New South Wales friend who had lost her house to fire. But after her friend received necessary help, Ms Rabl said she felt she needed to do more for people in other communities. She said Uniting Wimmera had also stepped in and offered meeting rooms for more donations to be stored following the influx of donations at Goodstart. But following the huge amount of dona-

tions both organisations decided to close as drop-off points on Monday close-ofbusiness to allow for appropriate sorting. “We were pretty much accepting anything: clothes for men, women and children in every size, shoes, toys, books, puzzles, toiletries and non-perishable items,” Ms Rabl said. “I’ve teed up a truck company in Bendigo to collect and organise the goods and they put their own call-out for volunteers who will go through the donations. “Anything that isn’t needed for Gippsland will continue on to New South Wales.” Ms Rabl said all donations were greatly appreciated. – Lotte Reiter

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Three-month lifeline for Overland A

BY LOTTE REITER

three-month lifeline for one of the region’s main transport links will keep the service running as discussions continue about its long-term viability.

The State Government announced it would contribute money to keep The Overland train, a historic Adelaide-Melbourne passenger train which has stops including Nhill, Dimboola, Horsham, Stawell and Ararat, operating until the end of March. The announcement follows more than a year of uncertainty about the longevity of the passenger rail, after the South Australian government withdrew support at the end of 2018 and the Victorian Government’s year

of top-up funding approached its own end. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy, one of many advocates for a return of regular passenger rail services to Horsham, said the State Government announcement was yet another shortterm commitment that was ‘sabotaging’ the service’s ongoing viability. “The government’s inability to provide long-term surety puts a lot of pressure on the service and impacts on patronage. It’s almost like death by a thousand paper cuts,” she said. “By leaving this funding to the very last minute, and even when funding one year at a time, the Labor government creates a lot of uncertainty about The Overland’s reliability. “Even today, if someone knew they

had an appointment in Melbourne in April, with the current three-month commitment they would be looking elsewhere. Our region deserves more certainty.” The State Government said the extension would allow for further discussions with The Overland’s private operator, Journey Beyond, about the service’s long-term future. However, Ms Kealy said regional communities could benefit more from fighting for a return of regular passenger rail services that provided more frequent travel options. “There can be a level of frustration when we’re fighting for a service which operates only two times a week, when with a geographical location like ours we should really be fighting

for a regular train service that operates at least three times a day,” she said. “It is vitally important that we have a connection to Ballarat and further to Melbourne, especially to help us retain people in the region for work. “So, if the government can’t provide money for ongoing surety of The Overland, I want them to replace it with a regular passenger rail service. “There would be a few question marks over what that would exactly entail and how it would operate. But the government needs to really step up and give us a fair deal.” Horsham Rural City Council mayor Mark Radford said he hoped The Overland would continue and develop, particularly as it was the Wimmera’s only passenger-rail service and

provided important state and interstate access. He said in the meantime, however, Horsham council would also continue to lobby for the return of daily passenger train connections to Melbourne, with a request made for a shuttle service between Horsham, Stawell and Ararat to link with existing services to the city in the short-term. “Looking to the future of the interstate link, there are three clear opportunities that could be better promoted – Melbourne to Adelaide and Adelaide to Melbourne with MotorRail, Melbourne and Adelaide ‘to’ the Wimmera region and ‘to’ Melbourne and Adelaide from Wimmera stations,” he said.

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SPRINKLING OF FUN: Sienna Bird makes sand art as part of a YMCA School Holiday Program in Horsham. The four-week program started last week and includes activities such as a beach party, cooking and building. It will finish on January 24 with an Australia Day party. People can book places throughout the month at www.childrensprograms. ymca.org.au. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Money for Ararat, Horsham kinders The State Government is providing a financial boost for kindergartens across the region to buy new equipment and learning kits to support children of all abilities. Labor Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said six kindergartens in Ararat district and one in Horsham were among 184 successful applicants for new equipment. The Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program equipment stream provides up to $10,000 for items that promote inclusiveness and diversity, including adjustable tables and chairs and sensory equipment such as padded mats and weighted cushions. Kindergartens to benefit include: $9976 for Ararat North Kinder Care; $9996 for Carey Street Kindergarten, Ararat; $2200 for Goodstart

Early Learning Horsham; $9996 for Jack and Jill Kindergarten, Ararat; $9996 for Lake Bolac and District Kindergarten; $9976 for St Andrews Kindergarten, Ararat; $9996 for Willaura and District Kindergarten. The roll-out will continue progressively across the state, with families in a further 15 regional municipalities to benefit in 2021. Ms Pulford said the grants would make a big difference in ensuring children of all abilities attending kindergarten received the support they needed to thrive. “It’s fantastic to help kindergartens buy the equipment they need to provide welcoming and inclusive environments for all children,” she said.

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Rock-stacking is ‘vandalism’

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social media trend with more than 60,000 related posts on image-sharing platform Instagram is being labelled a form of environmental vandalism for its impact on native wildlife.

‘Rock stacks’ – where flat pebbles through to boulders are stacked on top of each other to create towers – are becoming more common in some tourist areas and national parks in the Wimmera and Grampians, as well as across the world. But a senior ecologist at Victoria’s Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research has warned people that removing or tampering with rocks in nature destroys endangered animals’ habitats. Ecologist Nick Clemann said this was particularly true for species such as the threatened Guthega Skink, which has only about a dozen colonies in Victoria and is completely reliant on rocks for protection. “We are seeing evidence of rocks being forcibly removed and piled into rock stacks in areas like the Grampians, the Victorian Alps, rocky streams and even coastal areas such as Phillip Island,” he said. “People don’t realise that moving rocks to create a photo opportunity, or what they see as ‘art’, destroys habitat. “For some lizards, snakes and frogs, rocks are the only shelter they have from predators and the weather, and when rocks are displaced, these animals are forced out and become vulnerable.” Mr Clemann said the institute had previously found rock stacks in the middle of Guthega Skink colonies.

ROCK STACKS DON’T ROCK: The critically endangered reptile Guthega Skink is among native animal species whose habitats are at risk because of rock stacks. Picture: ZAC ATKINS He said once the landscape was torn up, carefully constructed burrows beneath rocks were abandoned by the skinks and other animals, and even if rocks were replaced it could be a long time before they provided a suitable habitat again. “In that time, we might have lost those colonies for good, and that is irreversible environmental vandalism,” he said. “Part of the attraction when heading out into nature is to appreciate wild landscapes and the unique plant and animal species that inhabit that environment, and we want to ensure that they remain the attraction for a long time to come.” Damaging, disturbing or destroying wildlife habitat is illegal in Victoria, and carries a maximum penalty of more than $8000. Mr Clemann said anyone with information on disturbances or destruction of wildlife habitat should report it by calling 136 186.

Service honours members Michael Connellan and Heather Fleming are part of an exclusive group of people to receive special recognition for their commitment to East Grampians Health Service. Service board treasurer Don Cole awarded Dr Connellan and Mrs Fleming with Life Governorships at a general meeting. Community liaison officer Jodie Holwell said the pair were dedicated and appreciated members of East Grampians Health Service, EGHS, and the community. She said Dr Connellan, who received the Rural Doctors Association of Australia Rural Doctor of the Year Award 2019, had provided support to EGHS for the past 25 years. She said he joined the Ararat Medical Centre partnership in 1994 and practised both obstetrics and anaesthetics as part of his rural general practice. Ms Holwell said he was also the visiting medical officer representative on the clinical review working group and attended clinical consultative committee meetings. “The health service particularly appreciates

and values his willingness to participate on the on-call roster, which provides out of hours care,” she said. “He has strongly supported medical training over many years and his passion to teach others has been a big focus during his career. “Rarely has a term gone by without him hosting an intern, registrar or medical student.” Ms Holwell said the EGHS board appointed Mrs Fleming in July 2008. She retired 11 years later, in June last year. Ms Holwell said during this time, Mrs Fleming had served as a director, vice-chair and acting-chair. “Previous to her board role Heather was secretary of the Ark Toy Library from 2001-2009 and spent three years on a community advisory committee,” she said. “She is an extremely passionate member of the community, who feels strongly that her achievements are due to the hard work and endeavours of all her fellow volunteers, and the support received from a broad range of other agencies.”

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BY LOTTE REITER

orsham Agricultural Society’s New Year’s Eve celebration has highlighted a growing need for community backing to help preserve and improve society-used venues and annual events.

The society hosted its second New Year’s Eve By The River event at Horsham Showground’s Maydale Reserve. The night welcomed about 2000 people and featured light displays, a 2020 countdown cartoon projection, food trucks, live music and children’s entertainment. Society secretary Andrea Cross said while the night was successful and received plenty of positive patron feedback, it also put the spotlight on an increasing need for additional funding and support for the society. She said the night involved the launch of a Maydale Reserve Improvement Program, where the society would seek continued financial assistance to help improve infrastructure and events. Mrs Cross said this would help ensure Horsham and district people could continue to enjoy the free and live music events they requested and participated in annually. “We are seeking more community support to help run these events and enable them to continue,” she said. “They’re not essential events, but they are what the community asks for, and we’re meeting that community need and call. “But our buildings are aged, we recognise that. “We really need federal or state funding to get more money for the Maydale

GP services Rahim Medical Pty Ltd will start providing general practitioner services at Rupanyup, Minyip and Murtoa medical clinics next month. Rahim Medical already provides full-time service to several other rural communities including Rainbow and Jeparit and recently took over responsibility for providing after-hours on-call service for Rupanyup Residential Aged Care Facility. West Wimmera Health Service confirmed Rahim Medical was in the process of recruiting a new doctor to provide Rupanyup, Minyip and Murtoa services. In an interim period Dr Mohamed Mahmoud and Dr Ahmad Rahim, Rahim Medical principal, will fill the role. West Wimmera Health Service will provide contact details and practice times in the near future.

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CALL FOR SUPPORT: Horsham Agricultural Society member Ron Bennett and secretary Andrea Cross show off a donation box to raise money for improvements at Maydale Reserve. The society launched the Maydale Reserve Improvement Program at its New Year’s Eve By The River event. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Reserve and help get us over the line, but it’s really important the community gets behind us too.” Mrs Cross said the society’s notfor-profit position meant community backing was vital, particularly with ‘massive’ efforts from volunteers at each event. She said the New Year’s Eve event, for example, would have likely involved more than 200 hours of vol-

untary labour on the day, which is in addition to preparations in the two months prior. “It’s a huge effort by the committee to create an event like this; it doesn’t just happen in one day,” she said. “It is pretty intense, and the clean-up is massive, but it was a huge success. “The weather was perfect and allowed people to sit back and relax, which I think people needed.

“We really need to thank all our volunteers, the musicians, Hannah French who put a lot of work into directing the five light projections around the venue, and Horsham Rural City Council.” Mrs Cross said the event featured a donation box for the society, and people could continue to donate to the campaign by calling her on 0400 425 254.

GrampianArts will present a fiveday Summer Brushes program at Longerenong College this month. The not-for-profit group provides opportunities for artists to extend skills and showcase work. It will feature eight workshops led by professional tutors from across Australia. Summer Brushes will run from 9am to 4pm, January 20 to 24. 2020 tutors are Jody Graham, mixed media; Karol Oakley, pastel; Mahdi Chandler, mixed media; Mandy Gunn, printmaking; Richard Klekociuk, pencils; Stefan Gevers, watercolour; Sue Hibbert, watercolour; and Tricia Reust, mixed media. People seeking more information can call 0431 820 493 or email summer@grampianarts.com.au or book online at www.grampianarts.com.au.

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new ClimateWatch app is helping visitors to Grampians National Park to record plants and animals along the Venus Baths loop walk.

Visitors to the park are asked to record observations either on a field recording sheet or using the app on the 2.3-kilometre Venus Baths trail near Halls Gap. More than 100 students from Halls Gap, Moyston, Pomonal and Ararat primary schools trialled the app, described as a ‘citizen science’ program operating throughout Australia, late last month. Parks Victoria community engagement ranger Hannah Auld said parks such as the Grampians played a crucial role in protecting biodiversity, providing clean air and water, regulating climate, maintaining healthy waterways, preventing soil erosion, maintaining genetic resources, providing habitat for native species and pollination. She said asking visitors to observe and record the state of the park around Halls Gap

would help researchers study the impacts of climate change on the region. “The ClimateWatch trail at Venus Baths offers an easy entry into citizen science, helping to build a picture of how a section of the Grampians environment changes over time,” she said. “Anybody can participate, and it has been so encouraging to see local schools showing the way. “I’ve been amazed by how much the students already know about the local environment and the threats facing our native plants and animals.” Observations include the presence of certain species of birds, frogs, insects, reptiles, plants and spiders, as well as their behaviour, such as whether they are feeding, nesting or calling. The app also records whether plants are flowering. Ms Auld said Parks Victoria hoped more people would use the app on the Venus Baths trail as part of long-term monitoring of local species and their changing behaviour.

Spinners, weavers open door Horsham Spinners and Weavers is hosting a group day for people to dye wool, fibres, fabrics and yarns with a variety of commercial and natural dyes on Sunday. The session will be at the Makers’ Gallery and Studio above Horsham Library from 11am to 3.30pm and is available to people in secondary school or older. The group will provide dyeing demonstrations and attendees are invited to bring wool

skeins, washed fleece, silk fibre or fabric and pre-washed cotton fabric for dyeing. People should also bring a bucket, rubber gloves and containers to take their creations home. Entry to the session is free, but people pay for any dye they use on the day, as well as a 50c charge for a cup of tea and biscuit. People can call Trish Venn on 0427 777 198 to RSVP or for more information.

SHOWCASE: Illustrator Shane Boland has about 30 artworks on display at Horsham’s Makers’ Gallery and Studio. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Gallery showcases region’s own Art lovers will have the next two months to take in a variety of illustrative works from the region’s-own Shane Boland. The Horsham-born illustrator, who now lives in Murtoa, has about 30 artworks on display at the Makers’ Gallery and Studio. From portraits and animals to historical buildings and vehicles in a range of mediums, the solo exhibition displays Boland’s more than 45 years’ experience in the industry. He said the variety of work was a result of his expansive training and experience. “The diversity of the collection is quite wide and there’s no theme as such. It’s got a bit of everything. It just is what it is, and I think when people have a look, they will know what I mean,” he said. “The reason for

that is I’ve been trained to do everything – I can do anything and everything from architectural renderings to portraits. “I don’t specifically do one genre or medium, I do a very wide spectrum of things, so every job is different from the next.” Boland said part of his long-standing passion for illustration, which has taken him into many industries including commercial printing and media and seen his art across Australia and in the US, was fuelled by a desire to ‘give back’. He said he often led workshops in Horsham and Warracknabeal to teach young children and adults art skills and hoped to expand his teaching to towns including Rainbow and Dimboola in the future.

“I love what I do because I like to give back, especially in teaching,” he said. “I do a lot of teaching at the Centre For Participation in Horsham and I teach young children at the art gallery as well. “We’ve got a great workshop set up there, and through the year they also do adult workshops from time to time. “That gives people a good taste of what they could do themselves, and it allows them to go the next step or think about what they would like to do. So, I find the teaching aspect very rewarding.” Boland said while some pieces at his Makers’ Gallery and Studio exhibition were for sale, the majority were display only. – Lotte Reiter

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EVENT HELPERS: From left, Wendy Davies, Jill Roberts, Leeann O’Beirne and Jackie Exell were some of the volunteers helping run Horsham’s Wimmera River parkrun at Sawyer Park at the weekend, where 94 people ran, jogged or walked the course. Picture: LOTTE REITER

Horsham Rural City Council is looking at significant energy savings through the installation of new energy systems in key buildings throughout the municipality. Horsham Town Hall welcomed a new 70kilowatt solar energy system last month. It is one of six public buildings set for either LED lighting upgrades or solar installations as part of Sustainability Victoria’s Local Government Energy Saver Program. In the next few weeks, the council will install a 28-kilowatt solar system and 12kW LED lighting system at the Mibus Centre library complex and a 100-kilowatt upgrade at Horsham Aquatic Centre. Halls at Dadswells Bridge, Mitre and Taylors Lake will also benefit from the program, which is jointly funded by the council and Sustainability Victoria. Council infrastructure director John Martin said the buildings were chosen following an audit of council facilities with high energy use. “Council is pleased that we can look to offset the power costs of three significant community assets, as well as support three community halls to run their operations more cost effectively,” he said. “Local contractors are being used to car-

Parkrun directors FIVE-DAY forecast ° ° ° 38 33 20 26 building on goals A

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t a time when many people might be using Horsham’s weekly Wimmera River parkrun to help fulfil their New Year’s fitness resolutions, they are also helping the growing event to hit goals of its own.

Event co-director Andrew Sostheim said park-runners, joggers and walkers had officially clocked up 30,000 kilometres in distance covered, amounting to about 150 full days of activity since the event’s launch in August 2018. Mr Sostheim said this was the result of about 1200 participants completing about 6900 parkruns along the course, which starts at 8am every Saturday at Sawyer Park. He said it was a proud achievement for the growing event, which welcomes new participants each week. “We seem to be kicking goals at the moment,” he said. “It’s good to see achievements being made and to see people getting into the habit of coming along each week. “We’ve also had 148 individuals volunteer on 584 occasions filling the super easy weekly roles, such as tail walker, where one of our volunteers comes last each week so that no-one else has too. It’s all running really well.” Mr Sostheim said tourism was an important

part of parkrun events, for Horsham and across the world, with people travelling to participate on different courses. He said Wimmera River parkrun welcomed participants from the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, as well as Western Australia and Queensland. He said a high level of tourists also attended a special New Year’s Day parkrun last week. “We had a parkrun on New Year’s Day which was really well received and lots of tourists were there too,” he said. “All are blown away by the friendly Wimmera community and our beautiful city and river precinct.” Mr Sostheim said co-ordinators would continue to build on the event, including more dress-up days and community engagement. “We have a few things in the pipeline,” he said. “One of them is that we’re thinking of combining a parkrun with Horsham police and having a cops and robbers-themed event. “We already have a few police members involved, so that will be a good event to dress up and have a bit of fun. “We are also thinking about having a junior take-over day, where the kids who participate are given volunteer roles. “We’ll just keep building on what we have.” People can register free of charge online at www.parkrun.com.au/register.

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Jess joins sister in States S

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tudents preparing to graduate from high school often face difficult decisions about their future, but for Horsham’s Jess McDonald, the answer was simple.

The young tennis star, 18, will jet off to the United States on Friday after securing a full scholarship to play tennis at Blue Mountain College, Mississippi. McDonald follows in the footsteps of her elder sister Steffi, 19, who took up a scholarship at a university in Kentucky in January 2019 before transferring to Blue Mountain College in August. Jess McDonald said the collegiate system offered plenty of opportunities for up-and-coming players. “It did cross my mind to study here in Australia, but I was looking at my options over there because I could get a full scholarship, and not have to pay for my course,” she said. “When the Mississippi coach reached out to me and asked if I wanted to head over too, it was a pretty easy decision. “I’m really lucky, because I’ve only had to pay for flights. It would be a lot more expensive to get a degree here.” McDonald said she was excited to travel overseas for the first time, even though it would be daunting getting on a plane by herself. “I’d be a lot more scared if I didn’t have Steffi there,” she said. “But she loves it over there, so I am excited to check it out. “I hadn’t really been thinking about it until this week because I’ve been so busy, but it’s starting to sink in now.” McDonald will not have much downtime after arriving in Mississippi.

OPPORTUNITY: Horsham tennis star Jess McDonald is off to play tennis in the United States after winning a scholarship to Blue Mountain College, Mississippi. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “The season starts in early February, so I will pretty much get straight into it,” she said. “I’ve been pretty busy lately, so I haven’t been doing as much training as I usually do. If I want a hit I usually just hit with the St Michael’s men. “But over there, I’ll be training every day, either general hitting or in the gym. “Classes also start in February, so it will be pretty full-on. I haven’t picked a major yet but I’m leaning towards business.” McDonald, who graduated from Horsham’s St Brigid’s College in 2019, has been an integral part of St Michael’s Horsham Tennis Club’s success in recent Central Wimmera Tennis Association pennant seasons. Both she and Steffi were playing senior tennis from a young age and have represented the state several times.

“I was about seven or eight when I started playing tennis,” McDonald said. “Steffi and I were put in heaps of sports – we tried out a lot of different ones. Tennis was the one we stuck with the longest.” Along with playing for St Michael’s, McDonald has been training and competing in winter competitions in Melbourne. She said she looked forward to the team nature of collegiate tennis. “In Australia, tennis is very individual. You don’t get to do a lot of team stuff,” she said. “In the States, you play as part of a team the whole time and you really only do individual stuff in the off-season. “It’s a change from what I know here. I’m not sure what to expect, but I’m looking forward to settling in over

there and meeting some new people. I’m just planning on going over there and seeing what happens. I’m not sure where I’ll end up.” McDonald said she also looked forward to sharing the experience with her sister. “We’re going to be playing together and living together – so I will be with her all the time,” she said. “We’re sisters, we have our fights, but we’ll see how we go. It should be fine.” McDonald said she hoped to do some sightseeing in the off-season. “When you’re playing you get to travel to other states, but I won’t have time to go sightseeing, because I’ll be just there to play,” she said. “Hopefully I’ll get to do some travelling at some stage. I really want to go to Hawaii or Florida – somewhere warm.”

Wimmera children can participate in National Gallery of Victoria’s largest-ever free program of art-driven activities and workshops next week. NGV Kids on Tour leaders will visit Horsham Regional Art Gallery from Sunday to January 19. Town hall venue marketing officer Charee Smith encouraged Wimmera families to make the most of the NGV’s 2020 children’s program, the most extensive in the tour’s sevenyear history. “The program explores the theme ‘Make art, Make friends’ through hands-on activities,” she said. “Highlights include a creative kit for children designed by contemporary artist Brian Donnelly, aka KAWS, containing a pop-up surprise and a set of alphabet stickers to write a message for a friend.” NGV director Tony Ellwood said the tour featured workshops inspired by the gallery’s summer exhibition, KAWS: PLAYTIME. He said the program aimed to connect regional and metropolitan communities with the gallery’s exhibitions. “The gallery has a long-standing commitment to connecting with children and families across the state through accessible art-inspired activities,” he said. “NGV Kids on Tour continues to grow and 2020 will be our biggest year yet, providing more opportunities for kids across Victoria to engage with programming by Australia’s most visited gallery.” NGV Kids on Tour activities are suitable for children aged three to 12. People can visit www.horshamtown hall.com.au for an events schedule and more information about the gallery’s school holiday activities.

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YEAR TO REMEMBER: The Weekly Advertiser photographer Paul Carracher has pulled together some of his favourite pictures from 2019. ‘Carrots’ covers a lot of ground in his job and is privileged to be a part of many milestones and celebrations as well as more serious and sombre events affecting our community. Pictured clockwise from above left, Collingwood footballers Jack Madgen and Will Kelly at Horsham Primary School; MinyipMurtoa players Jae McGrath, John Delahunty and Tim McIntyre celebrate; Tully Abbott at Nhill Show; Bambi L’Amour in the poster girls competition at Ararat’s Jailhouse Rock; Dhruv Rodrigues Chico and Alexia Loizou won the 2019 Stawell gifts; Ted Johnson with his new tricycle; Ema Iredell and Rylee Hateley celebrate Laharum’s netball premiersip; Georgia Martin eats healthy at Stawell 502 Primary School; and North Melbourne footballer Ben Cunnington with Ella Gray, Mikhiia Sewastenko and Marcus Day at Ararat West Primary School.

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New competition

Australia’s luxury SUV market is set to get more diverse when the Genesis GV80 launches

enesis has ripped the covers off its long-teased entry to the SUV market, the GV80, which first broke cover as the GV80 Concept back in 2017 at a New York auto show.

Tipped to arrive Down Under in the middle of this year, the luxury brand’s foray into the premium SUV market is set to offer up to three rows of seating atop a rear-wheel-drive platform,

though buyers will be able to specify all-wheel-drive. Genesis global executive vice president William Lee said the GV80 ‘will elevate expectations for excellence within the luxury SUV market’. “Over the last four years, Genesis has established itself as a respected luxury brand with superior vehicle quality and a line-up of class-leading sedans with charismatic and discriminating style,” he said.

Visually, the GV80 – like its sedan stablemates – sports an almost domineering front grill, flanked by quad headlights and running lights while a purposeful looking, splitter-esque chin adds a hint of aggression and intent. Adding to this impression of sportiness is a swooping roof and window line as well as sleek parabolic lines running down the side of the body. Hyundai Motor Group executive vice president and chief design officer

Luc Donckerwolke said the GV80 allowed the company to expand its definition of ‘athletic elegance design language to a new typology, while retaining sublime proportionality and sophistication of form’. Inside, the interior is minimalistic and notably free of clutter compared with other luxury vehicles, with only a handful of buttons and dials to be found anywhere, one of which being the rotating, electronic gear selector.

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he Australian new-vehicle market has recorded its lowest annual sales result in eight years, falling 7.8 percent in 2019 over the previous year to finish below 1.1-million units as the motor industry points to tough economic conditions capped off by the worsening bushfire crisis in the final weeks of trading. Official VFACTS figures released on Monday showed 1,062,867 new vehicles were recorded as sold last year after December marked the 21st consecutive monthly decline, down 3.8 percent on December 2018 to 84,239 units and the lowest end-of-year run since the GFC-hit 2008. Sales last year fell in every state and territory and across every major vehicle segment, with every leading mainstream brand except Kia suffering a downturn and several with double-digit declines. The South Korean brand turned in a record 61,503 sales, up 4.6 percent, to broach the 60K marker for the first time and secure sixth position overall with an ever-strengthening 5.8 percent share of the total market. Toyota sales fell 5.2 percent but the Japanese juggernaut remained the dominant force with 205,766 sales – for an escalating 19.4 percent share – while one-time leader Holden, at the other end of the scale, turned in its worst result in the company’s history, clinging on to 10th position with 43,176 sales, down 28.9 percent,

ON TOP: Toyota Australia president Matthew Callachor with the top-selling HiLux and third best-selling Corolla. and a record-low 4.1 percent share. With 47,649 sales – some 4500 more than Holden managed across its entire range – Toyota’s HiLux also retained its position as Australia’s top-selling model for the fourth year in a row. In releasing the results, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber offered the industry’s condolences to those affected by bushfires over the past weeks and said extreme environmental factors were part of the mix when assessing the results. “Regarding the actual new-vehicle sales results, 2019 reflects a tough year for the Australian economy,

with challenges including tightening of lending, movements in exchange rates, slow wages growth and, of course, the extreme environmental factors our country is experiencing,” he said. Worryingly for the industry, the downturn in purchases of new vehicles by businesses ran deeper than every other key buyer group, falling 8.7 percent as sales to private individuals, government and rental firms dropped 7.6, 5.9 and 4.5 percent respectively. This does not include the heavy commercial sector, which fell 8.3 percent to 37,969 units, while among the

high-volume categories, light commercials, 225,635 units, tumbled 5.2 percent, passenger cars, 315,875, continued on a sharp downward trajectory with a 16.5 percent dive, and the drop in SUV sales to 483,388 units was limited to 2.4 percent after a positive return last month. SUV sales now account for 45.5 percent of the total market, strengthening the segment’s hold on the market compared to passenger cars, 29.7 percent, LCV, 21.2 percent, and HCs 3.6 percent. As Toyota ended the year on a high note with a strong December result, up 8.2 percent, second-placed Mazda was down 24.9 percent for the month and fell short of its targeted 100,000 sales across the full year with 97,619 units, down 12.3 percent. Hyundai held third position with 86,104 sales, down 8.6 percent, ahead of Mitsubishi on 83,250, down 2.0 percent, and, some 20,000 units behind and a long way out of touch, Ford on 63,250, down 8.4 percent. Kia’s 61,503 sales provides a platform for it to launch an attack on the top five this year, while other leading brands work on a recovery plan after significant declines in 2019. These include Nissan, which finished in seventh with 50,575 sales, down 12.3 percent, followed by Volkswagen on 49,928, down 11.8 percent, Honda on 43,868, down 14.9 percent, and, rounding out the top 10 after slip-

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42 Church St – Set on a large corner block (approx 1921m2) this period style home features 3 double bedrooms, a bungalow, a lovely separate lounge with a wood heater, ref A/C and a magnificent pressed tin ceiling, country style kitchen with enough room for a large dining table and a walk in pantry, bathroom with bath, vanity, toilet and linen press with the shower in the laundry. All this is linked by a wide hallway. Outside the established garden gives you privacy with the world passing you by and features a single garage, bungalow with the 4th bedroom inside, sundry shedding, an outside toilet, rainwater tank and it’s all surrounded by good fencing.

6-8 Burma Ave – Presented perfectly is the brick veneer home with the spare block included. With parkland across the road this home features a spacious lounge, open plan kitchen/meals area, separate family room with a wood heater, 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s and ensuite to main, family friendly bathroom and a split system A/C. Outside is immaculate with tanks, fruit trees, shade houses, garden shed and a single carport.

8 Hindmarsh St – Presented perfectly is the brick veneer home with the spare block included. With parkland across the road this home features a spacious lounge, open plan kitchen/meals area, separate family room with a wood heater, 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s and ensuite to main, family friendly bathroom and a split system A/C. Outside is immaculate with tanks, fruit trees, shade houses, garden shed and a single carport.

5 Gray St – What would you do with this property? You could rent it as is, you could develop the rest of the block STCA or you could relocate this unit and build your dream home. This hardi plank unit features 2 bedroom areas, ref A/C, spacious kitchen meals area, combined bathroom laundry but a separate toilet, 2 garden sheds, electric hot water and a modern electrical switch board. The block is a generous size but a slightly irregular shape.

Price: $125,000

Price: $259,000

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Price: $73,000

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103 Jamouneau St – Set in a nice leafy street only a short walk to the Secondary College, the Primary School and Anzac Park is this spacious family home. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 large living areas, kitchen with electric stove and ample cupboards, centrally located bathroom, ducted A/C and heating plus another split system at the rear of the house. Outside there is a double garage, solar panels on the roof plus an older garage/ workshop.

26 Dodgshun St – Featuring 3 double bedrooms all with robes and split systems, main has access into the bathroom, a study big enough for a 4th bedroom if needed, a formal lounge, a massive open plan kitchen-dining- living area with a wood heater and split system, modern kitchen with plenty of bench space and electric appliances including a dishwasher and a modern bathroom with a separate toilet. Outside you will find a brilliant decked pergola, a 20 panel solar power system, 20ft x 30ft garage with concrete floor and power which is accessed from a very wide rear lane and a double carport.

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

164 Woods St – The 2 bedroom cottage has been re-painted inside and out, has 4 x split system a/c’s plus a gas log fire in the lounge, wooden bench tops in the kitchen with a farmhouse dbl sink, Smeg electric stove next to the original wood stove (not in use) and even a barn style sliding door. The dining area is on original floorboards and is adjacent to the kitchen. The lounge has polished boards, ceiling fan, a/c and the gas log fire. So much to see in this beautifully presented interior. Outside the real feature is the rear view over the Richardson River treeline & wetlands.

Price: $179,000

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20 Thomas St – If your budget is tight then this might be the home for you ? This weatherboard home needs a bit of TLC but it’s the cheapest house in town at the moment. It features 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen ( no stove) and a spacious bathroom. Outside the block has side lane access, a single carport, sundry sheds and a rain water tank. In 2016-2017 this house was rewired from the pole out the front, right through the house. This home would need work before we would consider it as a rental but if you are prepared to do the work the rewards could be yours.

1a Rainbow Rd – Set in a perfect location just a short walk to the main street and with fantastic views of the Yarriambiack Creek. This weather board home features 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge- dining room with a gas log heater and a split system A/C, galley style kitchen with a gas stove and a functional bathroom with a shower and baby bath in the bottom of it. Outside the corner block gives you great access to the back yard through the steel frame carport, you’ll also find an older workshop, garden shed, fernery, outdoors laundry and a brick paved pergola.

7 Upper Roy St – This steel clad home is centrally located to everything in town and features 3 dble bedroom, 2 with BIR’s, kitchen with electric cooking and ample cupboard space, casual dining area, formal dining room, separate lounge, impressive entry foyer, sunroom, evap cooling, split system and gas heating. Being on a corner block allows you excellent access to your yard with a dble garage and a single carport, rainwater tank, heat pump hotwater service and a 2.5kw solar power system. The home has had the NBN connected and the home was rewired in 2018.

Price: $69,000

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22 Meyer St – The 3 b/r home has a colourbond roof, a 12 panel solar power system and an energy saving heat pump hot water service. There are also exterior blinds across the front verandah and the west side windows. The interior features a laminated floating floor through the living areas, split system, r/c a/c and ceiling fans. The newly installed modern kitchen has a gas stove, the bathroom and laundry areas are just completed and two of the three bedrooms will be totally renovated (plaster, paint, floor coverings etc.). The third has already been completed.

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

24 Vickery St – Set on the edge of the Little Desert National Part and the Kiata Flora and Fauna Reserve is this lovely restored church. Featuring 2 bedrooms, modern bathroom, internal laundry, wood heater, modern kitchen with electric cooking, 2 split system A/C’s, and almost brand new stair case leading to the master bedroom. Outside on the 4000m2 (approx) block you’ll find a 16mx 7.5m shed, external toilet, garden shed, 2 Rainwater tanks, and fantastic established garden. The property is on 2 titles and is set roughly half way between Melbourne and Adelaide.

11 Bell St – This renovated family home should be on the must see list. With a new kitchen and bathroom,large open plan living area with a wood heater and split system, 4 bedrooms all with BIR’s and upgraded electrical wiring. Outside in the secure yard you will find a single garage and a workshop both with power and concrete floors. Two large rainwater tanks give you plenty of freshwater.

Price: $210,000

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101 Lascelles St – Set on almost 2,500m2 this double brick Californian Bungalow offers an idyllic lifestyle. You will find resort style living featuring an in-ground swimming pool, a large games room adjacent to the pool & large pizza oven. Inside the games room there is a full sized billiard table, bar area, free standing wood heater and a 2 person sauna. The 4 bedroom home has had the roof replaced in years gone by, has a 16 panel solar power system, Three of the bedrooms have ceiling fans and 2 have BIR’s. In addition to these b/ rooms there is a large utility/office style room with a wood heater.

Price: $269,000

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13 Lyle St – Featuring beautiful pressed tin ceilings, lead light bay windows, original polished floor boards, 4 bedrooms, ensuite off the main, separate lounge with an open fire, 4 split system A/C’s, country style dining room with a wood stove still set into the chimney, upgraded kitchen with a gas stove and pantry, bathroom with a free standing claw foot bath and a hallway that runs the complete length of the home. Outside the property has access to roads on 3 sides, an original out building currently used as a workshop, a single garage, an outside toilet, 20 panel solar power system and 3 rain water tanks all on the well fenced 2233.9m2 block.

10 Lyle St – This 809m2 approx block would make an ideal spot to build your new home STCA. Just a short walk to the shops, Primary Schools, Churches and the walking tracks around the Yarriambiack Creek. This property has the water connected already and power is out the front making the connections easy. The block is flat and has a couple of established trees and a garden shed.

Lot 14 Banksia Crt – Enjoy your down time with this native bush block (2.02ha) only minutes away from the Little Desert National Park and the very popular Wimmera River. Let the world pass you by while you enjoy watching emus and kangaroos wander past. But if you want some of life’s pleasures while you are camping, power is at the boundary of the block. Bitumen road frontage also has it’s advantages when it gets wet. The property is zoned as bank friendly Rural Living.

Price: $230,000

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Kelpie working dog, dog 4 years, good natural ability, will work all day, good force, natural presence, will back and bark, good biddable nature, genuine reason for sale, up to date with vaccination and worming, microchipped, working kelpie 1993 Toyota Coaster LWB, registration pending, microchip # 9560000095477582013311, manual 6 cylinder diesel, source # EE108655, $2500.00 Ph Antique clock running well, GC professional fitout, cruise control, Jason 0417800550 d/bed, toilet/shower, solar Ph 0458014560 Linara Poll Dorset stud Rams, panels, 358,000kms $45,000 Ph 2018 drop, paddock raised, PIC 0417512892 # 3NGJM012 $600 plus Gst Ph 0427155508

Birds, young male Gouldian Mini goats, bottle babies, PIC# Finches - black heads, Cockatiels 3HMGE009 Ph 0427471295 Indian Ringnecks - yellow and green Ph 53902287 Budgerigars, show quality at pet prices Ph 0447080439 Budgies, pastel colours, including purple $10 Ph 0419505737

Cat cage, as new $10 Ph Nubian Dairy Goats, bucks 0409967815 only, well handled, de-horned Chook feeders, made by Max and weathered for pets, entire for breeding, few only, available Hedt, 2 sizes, large $175, small now in varied colours, herd can be $130, will reduce feed costs viewed, PIC# 3HSMM097 $120 dramatically, last remaining stock, Ph 0457120834 Wartook cash only Ph Eric 53470200 One Hereford bull, 18mths old, Kelpie Puppies, displaying very well bred and quiet PIC# 3HSM008LB $1400 plus Gst Ph eagerness and good interest 0429434340 in sheep and goats, good Pigs for sale, PIC# 3YKHF059, presence, strength and recall, from $120 Ph 0481864397 repeat joining of previous Peachface and Fisher successful litters, vaccinated, Lovebirds, variety of colours, wormed and micro chipped, from $20 Ph 0428832058 Stawell 1 bitch, 1 dog available, DOB Stock horse X Brumby, 4yo, bay 26/08/2019, both parents work gelding, 15hh, easy to catch, good and from good proven bloodlines, nature, good home only, selling microchip # 956000012225934 due to too many horses PIC # / 956000012226603 source # 3NGOL176 $650 Ph 0477439545 EE108655 $500each Ph Jason 0417800550

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Tropical fish, convict cichlids or bristlenose catfish $10each or 3 for $25, $5 from each purchase goes to anti-cancer Ph 0474159010 after 6pm Two female Regent Parrots $50 each Ph 53902387 Young ferrets 0407652011

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Majestic Tiara, late 2007 build, 20’, ensuite, loaded with features, one owner, EC, always shedded $35,000 Ph 0400999412 1997 Jayco Swan Campervan, Antique dresser/hall stand, VGC, full annex, gas oven and beautifully restored $395 Ph grill, 3way fridge, sleeps 6 $9500 0438811721 Ph 0417166309

Antique French style dresser/ sideboard, original glass and mirror, separates into 3 piece for easy transport, look beautiful in country kitchen, period lounge $1000 Ph 0448523758

Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 campervan, 2011 GLX 2.5 auto diesel, d/bed, auto washer, microwave, double gas burner, TV, rev camera, pull out awning, EC, 2003 Avan the Tayla pop-top, 181,750km 1LX6JS $29,500ono 2 axle, reg till 12/19 $15,500 Ph Ph 0419035370 0417119787

2006 Traveller Penthouse 21’6”, ensuite, queen bed, awning and tebbs annexe, air con, 80lt fridge, dual batteries, extra storage, low kms, garaged $35,000 Ph REDUCED 2008 Bailey Senator, Quality antique furniture 53521626 or 0457150643 Ararat 4 berth, island d/bed, ensuite, a/c, clearance, extension dining table heating, awning, motor movers, and chairs, oval table and chairs, many extras, EC $30,000 Ph bedside cabinets, auto trolley, 0429333393 hat stand, plant stand, hallway table, QA chifonier, cotton reel tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, occasional chair, priced to sell Ph/text 0408881137 for photos and info 2014 Avan Aliner, annexe, 3 way fridge, elec brakes EC $17,500 Auctions Ph 53981199 or 0447075578 REDUCED Trakmaster 17.5’ Warracknabeal off-road van, built strong but Carry Me Camper, full annex, never been off-road, tandem axle, 240v/12v, new battery, water tank, two solar panels, 12” heavy duty breaks, long double island bed, fridge/freezer on slide $6500 Ph a/c, diesel deater, new hot water 0427840201 system, external shower, awning, off-road hitch, sugar glider suspension, reversing camera and more more extras $39,000 Ph 0455735514

Young Muscovy drakes $25 each Ph 0429912620

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Coromal 2009 Caravan, 16’ poptop, as new cond, brand new cover, 2 s/beds, a/c, heating, elec brakes, reverse camera added REDUCED Windsor 638S $18,000 Ph 0423967449 limited edition, 21’, lots of extras, EC, ensuite, low kms $37,990 Ph 0413445347 Tow Hitch and Level Riders, VGC, $405 Ph 0427705671

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Header 1986 Inter 1440 model 5200 hrs with 23’, 810 open front serviced annually by IH mechanic, always shedded, EC for age $12,000 plus Gst Horsham Ph 0428844204

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

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2x Sany mini excavators, 2018, plus gal trailer, mud bucket, ripper, two GP buckets, quick release and piping, 23 and 24hrs, EC $27,000each inc Gst or will separate Ph 0428344291

9x6’ blue oriental carpet, suits modern decor, EC $800 Ph 0408 378 665 Horsham Air conditioner, Altise window mobile refrigerated cooling 15,000 BTU, used twice due to rooftop upgrade $390 was $1100 new Ph 0439300079 REDUCED Slasher 3PL Howard, Air conditioner, artic circle, 2011, gal deck, 1.3m, full wheel CFM6000, engine good, base equip, very good original cond rusty $180 Ph 53840235 $1430 inc Gst Ph 0427861958 REDUCED Stevlon mobile trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027

30’ Smale Pea pickup on John Deere front $12,000 plus Gst Ph JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, Schumachers crop lifters, suit 0499852208 40’ with cotton reel holders $25 30’ Smale pea plucker, Case chopper, chaff spreader, customer each Ph 0428894258 drawbar, grain tank cover, front Aircraft Hanger Horsham 1010 front in GC, front only, no tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 egn Airport, 40’x40’, could be used for trailer $8000 Ph 0418166024 hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, storage $40,000 terms available 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola Ph 53824766 $1375 inc Gst Ph 0429986227 pickup front, spare parts, VGC AMC ride on mower, 330 $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316 Outback 13hp Honda $1100ono Ph 0458681119 Jetstream computer Selling hay, grain, machinery for Ariens self-propelled lawn boomspray, 2000L, GC $5000 farmers at very low cost www. mower 6.75hp 3-N-1, mulch agsalesaustralia.com.au Ph bag, side discharge EC new plus Gst Ph 0418345035 0429008301 price $1900 sell for $1000 Ph Tractor Inter B414 diesel, new 0459602388 Ararat Amazone 36m spread clutch, new back tyres, 3pt linkage Atom lawn edger, VGC $250 Ph spreader, EC $8000 plus Gst Ph $7700 inc Gst Ph 0428847201 53822660 0428857579 Various field bins ranging from Batco 15-85 shifter 35hp camera $3300 to $8800 inc Gst Ph and lights $45,000 plus Gst Ph 0428946395 0427323041

Windsor Statesman full size, dual axle, full sized annexe, double island bed, sas oven and cooktop, 3 way fridge, elec brakes $16,850 Ph 0427301165

For Sale K125 Kenworth 36’ bogie tip over axle trailer, would make good farm truck, truck reg 03884F, trailer reg 01129A $25,000 Ph Dale 0418166024

12’ x 7’ tri axle trailer $2200 Ph 0437412198

145’ tri axle flat top trailer, 143’ tri axle flat top trailer, 1957 Ford truck, side valve, V8, EC, 1 Boomspray Croplands Pegasus Clothes & Accessories Loxton slasher 10’ $3000 plus poly fuel tank, 800l with pump, 1 2012, 6000l, airbag, suspension, Gst Ph 0429434340 poly fuel tank, call for prices Ph 7 section, all the extras, excellent 0427557622 Masonics Past Grand Standard A1 condition $68,000 plus Gst Ph Bearer apron, collar, jewel $300 0428857579 Ph 0439101170 Masonics Set of tails, pure wool, little use, white braces etc, EC $100 Ph 0439101170 New 3/4 length suede coat, large size 14, terracotta/tan $90ono Ph 0413555645 MX 200 Magnum 2000 tractor, 18’ Windmill $1200 Ph Melissa EC, 2180hrs, trimble FM 750 Commercial Equipment 0490043749 CAT 480 R 2003, Canola pick up guidance $57,000 plus Gst Ph 1x 3000L slimline poly tank, (country wide), 12’, 972 McDon, 0428857579 taupe colour $775 Ph 0428847968 Skope Misa lock key cool 36’ draper front plus trailer, tyres room, drop in unit, 2230w x 95%, C12 motor, EC, ready to go, 1830d x 2230h, VGC $4000 Ph worth look, cheap high capacity 0417101120 machine, farm leased $88,000 inc Gst Ph Peter Velthuis 0428990907

Computers & Entertainment

Chamberlain 24 Run John Deere Combine with small seed box and Desk computer monitor, mouse, Morris 3 row finger tines, $10,000 REDUCED Amazone Spreader, keyboard and drive plus all plus GST ono Ph 0428 844204 leads, EC $120 Ph 0409967815 Chamberlain 4080B tractor, Z-AM 3000 $13,000 plus Gst Ph 7700hrs, 3 point linkage, EC 0427861246 Horsham $9000 plus GST (neg) Ph: REDUCED Chamberlain 9G 0409825423 Stawell 1962 Model new head gasket, Farm Machinery linkage, cab, pwr/st, good rubber, no further use $6500 plus GST Ph 1 tonne field lot grain feeder 0428848203 $500 Ph 0428384111

2004 Pioneer Argyle camper trailer, hard floor, built strong and reliable for all terrain travel, EC, quick set up for overnight stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph 0437170526 2011 Traveller RV camper trailer, king bed, grey, heavy duty canvas, single axle, tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $4000 Ph 0412784365 2x 2000L rainwater slimline poly tank, taupe colour $575 each Ph 0428847968

DH22 1949 Howard tractor and rotary hoe, complete nut and 1999 John Deere CTS II with bolt, the best restoration with all Chamberlain 936D Draper front on trailer. receipts, welcome inspections REDUCED combine, 24 row, 7” spacing MAV chopper rotor upgrade, Big $13,000 Ph 53891725 press wheels $1500ono Ph Top, 2100 colour screen and receiver for yield mapping. Fire 0419778181 Jeparit extinguishers, spot and LED REDUCED Fourteen Mackay lights, camera for reverse and combine sprint tynes and fittings engine, 4478 Sep hrs $47,000 $150 the lot Ph 53811093 plus Gst Ph 0407179433 REDUCED NH TR88 header, 36’ Macdon front, perfect cond $38,500 inc Gst ono Ph Ferguson TEA20 1951 12V, 0428946395 new tyres, mudguards, 5/wheel, seat, water pump, hoses, paint, recored radiator and alternator in top condition, more information 2002 Case IH 2388 Harvester, and spection photo available Ph harvest ready, full service history, Laurie 0429491426 Horsham egn 4972hr, rot 4064hr, trimble FM 750 guidance, 2011, 2142 Goodyear tractor tyres, 420/70R draper front, 30’ with trailer Ph 28, brand new $650each Ph 0428212996 0428857579

2008 Claas Lexion 600 header Grain auger, Sherwell, 43x7, and 40’ Macdon FD70 front 18hp Vanguard jockey wheel, GC $200,000 plus Gst Ph 0427323041 $2750 inc Gst Ph 0428504228 Page

For Sale

FOR HIRE 20’ ILGI Aragon

$10.45 inc GST per acre

Ph 0428 349 401

30 quality mountain bikes in GC, from $150 each Ph 0408646406 3PL PTO Tractor slasher, 1.8m wide, heavy duty $1000 Ph 0417385223 5’ Irish slasher, GO $400 Ph 53 812721 night only

For Sale

Hardwood timber, 9 pieces, 3m Rotary Hoe, 6’ 3PL HD 3sp rotor, 470cm long, 145cm wide, 70cm EC $1600ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 thick Ph 0458014560 Mountain Bike, Hasq ride on mower, GC, Shogun inspect in Horsham $1000 Ph trailbraker 2, MTB series, Shimano 26 gears, cassette 0408378665 Header parts to suit 1460 and sprockets, mirror, drink bottle, EC $145 Ph 0431215956 1640 case headers, rear axle, dbl sided shaker drive belt, new, 1/4 of new price $300 Ph 0407911884 Homebrew kit, spirit and beer, too much to list $999 Ph 0419505737 Hot water system, Rheem, natural gas, 135l $100ono Ph 0428313173 Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 123 HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Silo aeration/fumigation Smallair Husqvarna ride on mower, model fan on new adjustable base and LTH2038, 2010, EC $2500ono Ph pulleys $2400 Ph 0428944462 0408808297 Horsham Slate billiard table, 8x4, EC, never used, too big for room, with cues, scorer and all balls Ph Bill $4000 Ph 0427311998 Superior multihead mower, 3PL 8’ suitable lawn mowing, EC $1900ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Hydro pressure excavator, Table tennis table, GC $100 Ph sucker trailer large capacity, 0469740723 2006 sharp, reliable $20,000 plus Gst Ph 0428582177

Industrial flood light 250 HPS or 250MH comes with lamp and spare ballast ignitor lamp to make 250MP, never used, 240v $250ono Ph 0409967815 Horsham Timber miners cottage couch/ Ladies Repco bike, GO, pick up single bed $100 Ph 0417985956 Billiard table, full size Alcock only $85 Ph 0429066504 after Ararat Thomson & Taylor No 2360, 6pm includes all original accessories, Line Trimmer kit, 2 stroke rules and score board, removal engine, brush cutter that connects at purchaser’s cost $3500ono Ph to same shat, 2 in 1 $120 Ph 0409406366 Stawell 0438644473 Metal tool box 1.15m long x 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560 One Scheppach 10” band saw, as new, one carbee wood lathe and tools Ph 53 812721 night only

Toy cane vintage pram, ideal Oztrail tent, canin type, new, for shopfront or photographic 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 displays, in EC, pick up in or 0407750274 Horsham $60ono Ph 0407357985 Tri-axle plant trailer, elec brakes, new tyres, VG cond, stock crate to suit, W64074 $7700 Ph 0427361335 Vacuum cleaner, Dyson DC 54, bagless, hardly used, EC $200ono Ph 53585634 Various potted plants, large and small great prices Ph 0353821130 Water pump (leader), suit small to medium size tank, new, Pool table, 9’x4.5’, inc light and PRP $300 sell $180 Ph Steve all accessories, VGC, must sell 0432502452 Horsham $1100 Ph 0401282004 Windows Cedar, 1x 620w 1800h, 1x 1740w 1800h $200 or will separate Ph 0428535646 World War 2 ammunition containers, timber and steel, various sizes, individual prices Ph 0487592270

Black rocking horse $300 Ph 53822721 Bolens ride on mower, 38” mulching deck $1200 Ph 53811891 Chef uniforms black and white, all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell Coleman gazebo, 3m x 3m, never used $120ono Ph 53523885 Ararat Cricut maker machine, POA Ph 53928252 Crouch fishing reel, HMV old gramophone, Mickey Mouse cream radio, black marble clock Ansonia, old violin in original case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire State radio, 3pc cane fishing rod, cottage clock, upright gramophone, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, solid brass fishing reel, will separate Ph 53824316 REDUCED 2000 Surplus building bricks, new $700 for the lot or will separate Ph 0457570421

Generator AEG, 2400w on wheels, used once $450 Ph 0409967815 Horsham Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new 3 way fridge, phone for more great features, reluctant sale -downsizing home, lovely well kept van, many extras $14,500 Ph 0354951652 St Arnaud

REDUCED Slater 200lb Scales, rayo kero table lamp, lge duplex steelite reel 1931 6in, dietz union driving lamp kero, HAC wooden helmet mantle clock, wooden mantle clock,floyd pound/in pressure gauge, solid brass 10in boat propeller, lge wooden gun case with acc, solid leather gun case by cashmanc, $1050 or will separate Ph 53824316

Household Items 2 fireplace barrier protectors, bronze embossed, spanish bull fighter and one metal black barrier, both $150 Ph 0447660707 Bench top elec oven and hot plates $75 Ph 0427840201 Dining table, 6 seater extendable, beige, cloth, wooden $150 Ph 0447660707 Dream pot thermal cooker 6L $120 Ph 0427840201

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Garage Sale

8 tine scarby linkage $300 Ph 53 812721 night only 8’ x 5’ tandem tipping trailer $2500 Ph 0437412198 8x5 heavy duty tandem trailer, as new, complete with 2’ cage and weather proof poly cover $3700 Ph 0421763528 9” Wolf angle grinder with Wolf Sapphire vertical cut off stand of various discs $200 Ph 0487592270

For Sale

Guillotine, 1220 wide x 1.2 with air cylinder assist and sheet support table $1400ono Ph 0403034201 Ararat

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Household Items

Fantastic Furniture 5 seater Smart space cookware, Drake Modular lounge suite, VGC, saucepans and frypan set $150 new $900 selling for $500neg Ph Ph 0427840201 0417243954 Freezer Westinghouse 150L chest $155 Ph 0439300079 Kelvinator Opal 300L fridge/ freezer $250 Ph 0439300079

Stunning timber table, 6 chairs, EC $1200 Ph 0407826604 Westinghouse 60cm stainless steel freestanding dishwasher, Magic Maid Luke Imperial Food brand new, RP $1099 sell $800 Trolley GC working $200 Ph Ph 53523885 53582955 New in box marble trend vanity, white gloss, 900 one tap hole $250 Ph 53852748

marine

2018 CRF 250R, 2.1hrs on meter, Falcon AU Ute, 2002, auto, as new $8000ono Ph 0428243616 damaged, no tray, BTA714 $240 Harley Davidson, 1976 Ph 0490364260 Dimboola shovelhead, 1200cc, 5speed, Falcon EB, sound mechanically, fitted with sidecar, EC, best offer GC, registered, ZQI195 $800ono Ph 0434957205 Ph 0427029051 Honda 125 dirt bike, seat height 700ml only, VGC, $1000 firm Ph REDUCED 1963 Humber 0429060349 Super Snipe, good project car, REDUCED 2013 Honda full history, eng no. B8281399 Motorcycle, CRF250, EC, 12mths $1500ono Ph 0417106324 Ararat reg, only 900kms, 1E2TO2 $4500 REDUCED 2002 Subaru Ph 0400518232 Outback Wagon, 6cyl, 3.0ltr auto, runs well, 418000km, WBU243, best offer Ph 0400979635

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marine

Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table 3.7m Quintrex traveller, safety with 6 chairs and cushions $800 gear, 2 folding seats, humminbird mobility aids Ph 53811891 sounder, bimini cover, 15hp merc, redco trailer, rego U00273, Access four wheel walker, boat rego SX193 $3,000 Ph padded seat, EC, larger wheels 0427840201 $220ono Ph 0409981227 32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, new $150 Ph 0427840201 Pegar pocket spring seats Home Theatre 4 seater recliner in soft brown leather, made in QLD, model ‘Wellington’, 4 modified drink holders to suit wine glasses or stubbies or cans, optional adjustable headrests, comes from pet free, smoke free, kid free home, absolute EC $5750 Ph for more pictures and info Ph 0427042750 Nhill

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

Rangehood and 4 burner gas cooktop, EC, selling due to upgrade $120, can separate Ph 0402808839 Stawell

Rangehood and glass ceramic cooktop and cleaning utensils $280ono Ph 0409967815 Horsham

Motor Vehicles under $3000

Motorcycles

Suzuki GS 500, 2009, EC, 8255kms, 1C6YR $4200 Ph 0428857579 Yamaha Grizzly 4 Wheel Motorbike, 350 auto, 627hrs, 2 wheel drive, reg serviced, 2.5yo, VGC, side flares, carry box, water tank, 6500kms $5500 Ph 0457866027

Fold-up scooter, easy to erect and put take apart, paid $2200 will Yamaha Scooter, 5750kms, EC, sell for $1600ono Ph 0423664106 reg 1F173 $1600 Ph 0408824734 Nhill Yamaha TTR 50E 2012, GC $999 2003 Toyota Hilux Ute, manual, Ph 0429885236 6mths rego, 4 new tyres, dual fuel, cruise control, CD player, genuine Motor Vehicle Accessories tray, tonneau cover, 325,000kms, SNW593 $4000 Ph 0401233321 1984 Nissan Patrol Completor minus motor and gearbox, parts only $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat

Near new Bond battery, 12v, 85 amp hr, suit 4WD, still under warranty, paid $247 sell for $150 2004 Holden Vectra CDXi Sports Ph 0447981047 hatch, new tyres and battery, GC, Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford Maverick $100ono Ph runs and drives really well, V6 motor, low kms, reg and RWC, 0447981047 Toyota Hilux 2.8ltr diesel motor, IPV7MG $5500 Ph 0428504395 disassembled $800 Eng No. 3L4018131 Ph 0478001572

REDUCED 10’ de Havilland aluminium boat, 4hp Mariner o/ board, trailer and accessories, Shoprider gopher, VGC $1100 REDUCED Vacuum cleaner, excellent car topper, 2 ski bars Ph 0419570991 Nhill Variety of cargo barriers, left Dyson DC39, almost new with rear loader, boat reg XV027, trailer reg L76302 $900neg Ph over stock to fit Toyota Prado condition $200 Ph 0400821702 Motorcycles 53524062 Ararat 2002 and 1996, Toyota L’Cruiser, GQ Patrol and kit, L’Cruiser 100S 2005 (2), Toyota Kluger, Ford EA-EF Falcon S/wagon Ph Ken 0418202203 for more info Nhill

Motor Vehicles under $3000 2004 Harley V-Rod 1100, immaculate condition, reg till Savage 12’ aluminium boat, 9/20, 28,500 genuine kms, HF808 $17,000 Ph 0409590596 15hp motor, Mercury motor, fish finder and casting deck, dumbier trailer, 2 blue line folding seats, 2003 VY Commodore, 12mths selling due to upgrading $4300 Ph rego, towbar, SGN821 $3000 Ph 0429172117 0427881236

Savage putt putt boat 1950s, 15’ fiberglass body and trailer, complete mint mint restoration, Samsung 2dr fridge/freezer, welcome inspection, boat reg SR944 $6000 Ph 53891725 VGC, $500 Ph 0407826604 Wednesday, January 8, 2020

2005 VT750 Honda Shadow, immaculate cond, brand new tyres, approx 6mths reg, RWC, 25,000kms, 1B2PB $5500ono Ph 0427506755 2015 XVS650 Yamaha V-Star. New condition, warranty, 2667km Reg. 1T-6XN, V&H exhaust, RWC on sale, LAMS approved $9000ono Ph 0427051897

REDUCED Triton 2008, c/chas, RWC, P/ST, a/c, al tray, reg 2/20, 172,000kms,1QE6TU $9000ono Ph 0447724508

2008 Toyota Aurion Prodigy, auto, reverse sensors, leather interior, 235,000kms, WXK999 $6000ono Ph 0427340701

Wanted to buy manual small car, sedan or hatch, low kms, no more than 10yo, GC to EC, reg, any colour but black, under $5000 Ph 0447773589

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

2001 GU Nissan Patrol wagon, ZD30 engine, manual transmission, VGC, many extras, 1 owner, RWC, 210,400kms, RFY153 $18,000ono Ph 0409326364 2014 Ford Territory, registered till 15/4/2020, 4.0lt petrol with 6 speed auto, clean and drives VERY well, recent work includes: rebuilt gearbox, 4 new tyres, new windscreen, RWC, regularly serviced by Wimmera Auto, features towbar, trip computer, 2002 Nissan Patrol GU111 ST 3L tinted windows, 265,000km, turbo diesel, auto s/wagon, 3mths 1CW2GV $8000 Ph Greg 0427 rego, EC, 185,145km RKV998 823845 $15,500 Ph 0409103049 Stawell

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

Pride ski boat, 150hp Evinrude, fantastic first boat, E32-13 $5000 Ph Peter 0428990907

Roll top desk with 10 drawers, key lock for security, roll top locks automatically when closed including all drawers, extra storage pockets inside roll top, handy for hiding the general paperwork, home business or students desk, H1175xW1220xD610, Australian made, very clean, kid free, smoke free, pet free $425 Ph for more pictures and info 0427042750 Nhill

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

2009 Silver Hyundai i30, 5L, SLX, 152,000kms, petrol, auto, near new tyres, XAU226 Toyota Camry, 1995, csi, $8500ono Ph 0412784365 4cyl, auto, as is no reg or rwc, 195,000kms, IDH98N $750ono Ph 2000 Toyota Prado, petrol, auto, 0406533184 254,223km, 1IN6NI $17,000ono VR Ute, bullbar, towbar, canopy Ph 0434358412 tub liner, good tyres, eng # 6H8VRK80HSL810643, no reg/ RWC $1800 Ph 0422621071 2011 Hyundai i30, auto, 3mths reg, tinted windows, Motor Vehicles 99,000kms,1DW4MA $9500ono $3000 - $10,000 Ph 0428503733

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

Gopher, GC, 2 new batteries, 8mths old $1000 Ph 0435488426 or 0418145471 Horsham Motorized Invacare gopher, EC, new batteries $2000ono Ph 0409981227 New light weight wheel chair with accessories, paid $700 will sell for $500 Ph 0402194870

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

2009 Kia Rio 5sp, manual, 4cyl engine, reg until April 2020, great little car, would make perfect first car or run-a-bout, cheap to run, sold as is, WYK816 $2200 Ph 0448018070

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REDUCED 1977 XC Fairmont, 4.1 TBar, auto, power steer, a/c, no reg or RWC, permit supplied, owned 25 years, VIN 2012 BMW 320I auto, EC, RWC, JG34TU82540C $5500 Ph lady owner, 116,000km, GEB544 $19,990ono Ph 0481285906 53569340 or 0412482521

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Motor Vehicles over $20,000

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For rent

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Nissan Patrol 2003, new 4cyl auto done 38,000kms, car 218,000kms, bullbar, towbar, wide tyres, new fuel pump, May 2014 Kia Sportage, just serviced, reg, RWC, TNW313 $12,000 Ph new tyres, GC, 79,000kms, 0400251464 1CP3ZT $16,000 Ph 0459941601 2013 Mazda6 Touring, pearl white, 2.2L diesel, EC, 161000kms, comes with RWC, ZPO687 $14,999 Ph0419902405

2014 VF Sedan Sportswagon SV6, auto, black, 8mths rego, full service history, bluetooth, CD player, airbags, abs brakes, blind spot censors, park assist front and rear, rear camera, REDUCED 2015 Subaru alarm, climate control two zones, power windows, EC, 81,000kms, Forester 2.0 diesel S4 auto AWD 1DB7QD $19,000 Ph 0400009858 MY15, towbar, optional bullbar, servicing up to date, RWC, need 2016 Holden Cruze JH CD, to go bigger, 98,444kms, 1GQ6NC hatch, 6 spd, tiptronic, silver, $21,995 Ph 0419135164 60,000kms, rego till May 2020, service books, 1HE1TY $13,000 Ph Keith Ficher 0417691000

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Commodore

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3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double carport, air-conditioned unit with balcony.

Musical Instruments

Beale Vader piano, VGC, plays Piano, upright, manufact by Gebr Perzina before 1910 SN9202

$100 Ph 0427855390 REDUCED Nissan Navara Twin Cab, 2009 D40, 4x4, 6spd To give away - Piano Steinberg manual, RWC, 16’ alloy wheels, Berlin, needs some restoring Ph 36 Ford sedan, steel body and abs brakes, 6 stacker CD player, 53582955 12mths reg, 1DL4AS $13,000ono chassis, partly restored, most original parts, no separating Ph 0423662397 of parts, chassis # 68TS4620 Motor Vehicles $12,000 Ph 0417512892

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Home for relocation, period style, located in Horsham Ph 0427808277

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must sell 1BE7GT $23,995 Ph

well $500 Ph 53822409

Nissan Navara 2010, dual cab ute, auto, RWC, 206,000kms, XMO948 $13,500ono Ph 0431718423

Rental retirement community for over 55s

manual, RWC supplied, new tarp,

2000 Toyota Landcruiser 100 Sports Equipment series, manual transmission, 270,000kms, perfect set up for outback adventure, lots of extras Golf buggy with trailer, Parcar, ULS929 $25,000 Ph 0437170526 GO $1000 Ph 53 812721 night 2015 FGX-XR8 6sp manual only silhouette paint with grey/ black leather interior, travelled 26,000kms, as new always covered and garaged, car bra wanted to buy included AXM968 $41,000ono contact Ph0458505914 Cash paid, gold and silver

An immaculate, fully renovated home in central Horsham is available for sale by expression of interest. The home offers a large open living/dining area with a beautifully appointed and modern kitchen, three generous bedrooms with built in robes, a stunning family bathroom with separate toilet and second bathroom/toilet combined in a stylish and functional laundry. A separate semi self-contained retreat style cottage offers a fourth bedroom with an ensuite and small kitchenette. This beautiful home is surrounded by a fully landscaped garden with a 3kW roof mounted solar system on a lot area of just over 885 square metres. This home is ideal for families, professionals and retirees and is well worth an inspection by anyone interested in purchasing a beautifully appointed home, centrally located and close to schools, the central business district, sporting and community facilities. This property will be open for inspection 11th and 25th January 2020 from 11 am to 1 pm. For further details or to arrange an alternative inspection date/time please call 0477 044 644. Additional details and photos are available at realestate.com

Located upstairs in a secure gated community. Available now for $370pw.

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Quench your thirst

In the hot days of summer, kids play in pools and run under sprinklers; people flock to the beach from relief from the heat. We drink cold drinks, looking for coolness and refreshment. The ground is parched and dry. The harvest is over, and sheep and other animals seek out water. The thing is, even when our thirst is quenched, we need water again and again. Like the hot and dry of summer, we have dry times in our lives, when we long for more than water. We thirst. We thirst for love, for acceptance, for hope in disappointment, for light in dark places. Sometimes we have a spiritual thirst – a longing to fill a void in our lives. What quenches your thirst, or fills the spiritual emptiness? People seek answers in so many ways that do not satisfy fully and need to be sought out again and again. Jesus said, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from their heart.’” When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. Jesus Christ can quench our spiritual thirst and give peace and contentment, hope and light where nothing else can, and never runs out. Susan Pearse, Uniting Church

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

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acegoers braved hot conditions for the annual Halls Gap Cup event, a popular feature on the Stawell Racing Club calendar.

Patrons slip-slop-slapped and donned casual racing attire for a summer’s day out. Stawell trainers Terry and Karina O’Sullivan enjoyed a home-town win, with Boss Coni saluting in the feature event, the 1300-metre Halls Gap Lakeside Cup. Apprentice Will Price piloted the sevenyear-old gelding to a come-from-behind win over Lindsey Smith-trained Royal Performance, with McKenzie Creek

trainer Paul Preusker third with Wonderful Riri. Former Stawell jockey, Brady Cross, enjoyed his breakthrough win as a trainer in race three, the Halls Gap Hotel Maiden Plate. Cross, based in Ballarat, enjoyed success with four-year-old mare Lucy Mac courtesy of a strong ride by Jarrod Fry. Stawell trainer Dane Smith also claimed a win, with Our Dexter impressive in race six, a benchmark-58 handicap. Wimmera and Grampians racegoers will now turn their attention to the Great Western Cup on Australia Day, January 26. RACES READY: Pictured clockwise from left, Will Price leads Boss Coni home after winning the 2020 Halls Gap Lakeside Cup for Terry and Karina O’Sullivan; Peyton Burns and Haylie Baker trackside; Zena Downie, Allie Berry and Jackie Berry enjoy a day out; Lisa and Russell Gallagher check the form guide; and the start of the Happy 70th Birthday Graeme Maiden Plate. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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Wimmera teams taste success BY SARAH SCULLY

immera tennis players tasted success against players from across the state at the Tennis Victoria Inter-regional Country Championships in Mildura at the weekend.

More than 250 players, plus officials, descended on Mildura Lawn Tennis Club for the three-day event, now in its 64th year. Wimmera regional team event coordinator Sandra Casey said the region’s players enjoyed triumphs in singles and doubles contests. “We finished fifth overall, and I found out later we only missed out on fourth by one point,” she said. “Goulburn won convincingly, but the competition was very close between third and sixth. It was nice to feel like we were in the mix. “I went back and had a look at our points from last year and we made a big improvement this year. “To have finalists in five events was great.” Ella Thompson and Tara McIntyre continued stellar seasons in the 12 and under grade, pairing up to win the doubles title. Ella also won her singles grand final, with Tara narrowly missing out on a grand-final berth after losing her semi-final in a tie-breaker.

STARS: Wimmera juniors impressed at inter-regional country championships at Mildura at the weekend. Pictured, from left, are 12 and under team-mates Darcy Both, Alex Dunn, Tara McIntyre and Ella Thompson. Picture: KAREN REES Tahlia Thompson and Logan Casey qualified for the 14 and under mixed doubles decider, while Ian Nitschke and Peter Hayes, and Deb Lawson and Barb Crough were doubles finalists in the 50-plus division. Several Wimmera players also made and won consolation grand finals. “It was a huge three days,” Mrs Casey said. “It always seems to be a battle

against the weather. On Friday play was suspended at 1.45pm due to the heat. “On Saturday they started at 7.30am and scheduled 420 matches – which was massive. They did it, too. Play finished about 8pm on Saturday night. “The players were amazing. They knew it was a big day and they fronted up happy and all supported each other. “On Sunday we started at 7.30am

again, this time to beat the rain. After presentations we jumped in the car and the rain started, which was great for the region.” Mrs Casey said the future of Wimmera tennis looked bright, with competition to make the regional team fierce at junior level. Juniors won selection to the Wimmera team based on results at points tournaments and in Central Wimmera

Tennis Association competition. “It was great to see that not only are our juniors strong in our region, but they are also competitive among the best players from other regions,” Mrs Casey said. “Probably the highlight for me was the way they supported each other. “I was looking for Ella and Tara after they won the doubles and they were over cheering on the boys, as soon as they came off the court. “That’s what’s great about the event, everyone supports each other. There is a great atmosphere.” Mrs Casey said the Wimmera would send a team to the 65th inter-regional championships in Warrnambool in 2021. Consolation results: 14 and under girls singles winner, Gemma Walker; 16 and under boys singles winner, Jordy Friberg, and mixed doubles finalists, Joel Rees and Jaye Farlow; 25 and under mixed doubles winners, Ben Hartwich and Sophie De Wit; 3549 mixed doubles winners, Graeme and Cherie Wood, and men’s singles finalist, Graeme Wood; open men’s singles finalist, Jeff Friberg, and doubles finalists, Dylan Emmerson and Jeff Friberg; open women’s singles finalist, Paula Wiedermann, and doubles finalists, Anna Exell and Paula Wiedermann.

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he start of a new year brings great optimism and when it comes off a decade of sustained success, that optimism is justifiable.

COUNTRY CARNIVAL: Wimmera-Mallee’s Charlie Fawcett plays a leg side shot against Colac during a Horsham under-15 Country Week Carnival cricket match at Horsham City Oval. Teams from Wimmera-Mallee, Colac, Hamilton, Portland, South West and Warrnambool cricket districts will contest round three matches today, with semi-finals on Thursday and finals on Friday. For more pictures, visit www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

For Volleyball Horsham, 2010-2019 was a decade where the sport took quantum leaps on the back of many loyal supporters, families and players. The measure of this success can be seen across three different areas – member representation, state team selection and regional, state and national success. From a representation perspective, 10 members played more than 200 games for Volleyball Horsham during the decade. This takes into consideration support at domestic level, as well as representative and state level. Every time a member pulls on the navy and red of a Horsham team or even the navy and white for Victoria, they are helping to put Volleyball Horsham on the map. The list is headed by five-time A Grade premiership player Tim Popple, who chalked up 401 games in the decade. Following closely on Popple’s heels is dual Country Championship All Star Seven representative Nathan Berry on 389, with nine-time McIntyre Medalist for the most consistent female in A Grade Kara Johnson on 328. Rounding out the top five were Matthew Berry on 303 and Cam Robinson on 272. Volleyball Horsham has a proud histo-

ry of producing players who have gone on to represent their state. The decade 2010-2019 saw 27 members participate at National Junior Volleyball Championships from under-15 level right through to under-19 level, with an even split of male and female players. The 27 players were complemented by six members enhancing their volleyball knowledge as coaches, which results in valuable expertise coming back to domestic and school volleyball. On the court, the decade was one where Volleyball Horsham came of age as a serious competitor, highlighted by success at country championships. The pinnacle event for volleyball in the country saw Volleyball Horsham teams medal at every event throughout the decade, opening with a dominant women’s division-two gold medal performance, setting the platform for successive gold medals at division one level. For the men, it took a little bit longer to win that elusive gold in division one. It came after four bronze and three silver medals. To put into perspective just how successful the decade was, in the preceding 10 years, Volleyball Horsham won six medals at country championships, compared with 16 in the decade just finished. Volleyball Horsham has been built on the support of schools across the region. The schools introduce students to the game and then they filter into the re-

spective grades of competition to give teams valuable match play. The schools see the value of participating in the National Schools Cup and it is at this event that players are identified and have a greater understanding of where they sit in the overall volleyball world. To underline this success, teams representing Horsham, Murtoa and St Brigid’s colleges won six gold, four silver and five bronze medals at the schools cup against schools from across Australia, Singapore, Thailand, China and New Zealand. But all this success does not just happen, it takes hard work, commitment and support.

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Volleyball Horsham would not be where it is today if it was not for the dedication of those players, families and schools that believe in what the sport can do for their children and students. As the new decade begins, Volleyball Horsham will continue to provide an alternative sport that is affordable, has a clearly defined pathway for those who wish to take their participation to the next level and is played in a welcoming and inclusive environment which caters for everyone from primary-aged players through to veterans who want to have fun in their competitive twilight years. If you are interested in participating in any of the grades of competition Volleyball Horsham has to offer, email info@ volleyballhorsham.com.au.

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orsham Hornets and Stawell Wildcats went head-to-head in a south-west conference clash on Sunday as Country Basketball League teams returned to the court following a mid-season break.

The outcome contained no surprises, with the third-placed Hornets putting on another strong showing as they look to build momentum ahead of finals. Horsham dominated the match from tip off, leading by 20 points at quarter time and extending its margin at each change to triumph by 50 points, 107-57. The Hornets had a healthy spread of scorers, but Jeremiah McKenzie, 28, coach Tim Pickert, 27, and Austin McKenzie, 25, created plenty of headaches for Stawell’s defence. Angus Murray and Aiden Graveson were among the Wildcats’ shining lights, finishing with 13 points apiece, with Matt Bourke, 12, also securing double figures. Both teams will look for victories against Terang at the weekend,

with the Hornets welcoming the Tornadoes to Horsham Basketball Stadium at 6pm on Saturday, and the Wildcats playing host on Sunday at 1pm. The Wildcats will work hard to claim their first win since rejoining the competition this season. The Tornadoes are 10th on the ladder, four wins clear of Stawell. The Wildcats have a tough task ahead, but before they tackle Terang they face a road-trip to Warrnambool on Saturday night to face the

sixth-placed Seahawks. The match starts at 7pm. Ararat had a bye before the break but is back in action at the weekend, travelling to Portland to play the Coasters on Saturday night. The Redbacks are in seventh place on the ladder and will be out to cause an upset against the conference’s fourth-placed outfit. Tip-off is at 7pm. The Lady Hornets have a bye and will resume pleasantries against Geelong on January 18.

BATTLE: Above left, Stawell Wildcats’ Troy Kenny looks to pass, and above, team-mate Seth Blake guards Horsham Hornet Jeremiah McKenzie during action on Sunday. The Hornets easily accounted for the Wildcats, 107-57. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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arracknabeal swimming sensation Lily Eldridge has set her sights on a new national personal best after securing qualifying times at a state event.

The 16-year-old competed in six individual events and three relays with her Bendigo East Swimming Club teammates at the Victorian State Age Swimming Championships in Melbourne. She finished with two podium placements – third in 16-year-old 200-metre breaststroke and second in 16-yearold 100-metre breaststroke – a new personal best and cinched her place at the Australian Age Nationals in Perth in April. Her competing at the national event will be her second year in a row, after she made a top-20 time in 100-metre breaststroke at the championships last year. Lily said she hoped to beat that personal best and get into the top 15 for her age and stroke in 2020. “It’s a really tough competition, but it’s good; it was a good experience last year,” she said. “I’m happy I was able to achieve my goals that I was aiming for at the state championships. Now I’ll just ramp up and start harder training.” Lily, who trains about six times a week, will also receive professional mentorship from Ballarat long-dis-

tance runner Steve Moneghetti this year after earning a place in a School Sport Victoria mentorship program. She said her School Sport Victoria scholarship in 2019 allowed her to apply for the program, where she was chosen out of hundreds of applicants in a variety of sports across the state. “The mentors that were chosen got to pick which kids they wanted to mentor,” she said. “It involves the kids speaking to their mentor four times over the year and they give advice and help us out with our sport and how to deal with the mental side of things.” Lily’s mum, Kelly Ough, said she was happy to see her daughter make nationals again. She said Lily’s hard work and determination had enabled her to get this far, particularly when she was living in a remote rural area. “People don’t realise just how tough swimming is,” she said. “With swimming, you need to continue to work harder than most sports just to qualify for the events. And it’s more difficult for Lily living in Warracknabeal – in the winter months we have to travel to Horsham each day and to Bendigo once a week so she can train. “You’ve really got to earn your spot. She has done amazingly well to achieve this.”

SETTING THE PACE: Warracknabeal swimmer Lily Eldridge will hope to beat her 2019 top-20 national placing when she returns to the Hancock Prospecting Australian Age Swimming Championships in April this year.

Money for shade plans Sporting and social groups across the Wimmera are among many set to benefit from a State Government Community Shade Grants Program. The program aims to help protect people from UV rays by installing sunshades in public areas and sporting clubs. Groups will use the grants to construct shade structures, purchase portable shade, plant natural shade, repair existing shades or purchase sun-protective items. Wimmera groups to receive funding are: Brim Sports Club, $12,913 for permanent shade; Dimboola Football Netball Club, $636 for sun protection items; Stawell Tennis Club, $37,016 for permanent shade; Horsham Girl Guides, $636 for sun protection items; Rupanup Kindergarten, $3855 to repair existing shade; and Horsham Saints Cricket Club, $700 for sun protection items. Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said when used alongside other sun protection measures such as sunscreen and clothing, shade structures could reduce overall exposure to UV radiation by up to 75 percent. She said the grants would ensure more people in the Wimmera were protected from the sun. The grants are part of a Labor election commitment to provide $15.1 million over four years in SunSmart programs.

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