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STAYING ACTIVE: Melissa Shaw and her sons Rupert, 5, and Henry, 2, of Haven, south of Horsham, use isolation time at home to go for a ride on their pony. People across the region are coming up with a vast array of ideas to stay occupied, fit and healthy while adhering to social-distancing guidelines. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

‘Pillar of strength’ A

BY DEAN LAWSON

powerful agricultural sector looms as a major platform for rebuilding socio-economic health and wellbeing in the region when the COVID-19 threat has passed. Wimmera Development Association has pointed to the sector as a pillar of strength amid crippling economic circumstances and representative of a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’. Association executive director Chris Sounness said many aspects of agriculture across the Wimmera and southern Mallee, while not all, had been relatively immune to the many

flow-on effects hitting other sectors. “Many farmers are still carrying on with their traditional activities and are coming off a good year. If this season proves promising it will lessen the overall impact of the virus and provide invaluable help to the regional economy,” he said. “Mind you, that’s a hard perception to pass onto a small-business owner down the street who is in a lot of pain at the moment. Pointing out future opportunities is great but it doesn’t stand up if your business is getting hammered. “Yet one of the major positives in living in an agricultural region is that the world will continue to need food

and we grow it here and export it around the world. And that’s why it represents an important anchor for us moving forward. “What agriculture might do is simply provide that foundation and opportunity to rebuild when the time is right. In other words – maintain the scaffolding for a revitalisation that leads our region through a recovery process. “And knowing our communities might have a chance to build around that provides us with some optimism at a time where everything appears very bleak.” Mr Sounness said many opportunities for the region to be able to recover

on the back of agriculture were dependent on timing. “At the moment, after a productive year, prices have also been good and that helps underpin an important part of the financial backdrop of the Wimmera-Mallee,” he said. “And the start of the operation of the new Rainbow Radar, which will help with real-time decision-making, couldn’t have come at a better time to help with farming activities and ultimately the role agriculture will play in the revitalisation. “We’ve also only scratched the surface in innovation value-adding for agricultural products that suddenly appear perhaps more important

than ever from a global perspective.” Victoria is Australia’s leading producer and exporter of agriculture and food products, generating more than $14-billion of food and fibre exports in 2018-19, 26 percent of the national total. The Federal Government is working to consolidate Australia’s agricultural and fisheries sectors by securing dedicated freight flights for export. The $110,000 national International Freight Assistance Mechanism will allow key routes to continue for exports until commercial capacity returns. Continued page 3

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CUSTOM BUILD: From left, The Oscar Group’s Daniel, Anthony and Matthew Op de Coul inspect a shower block the business is making for Wimmera Health Care Group. The Oscar Group is looking at several ways to provide services and infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Business evolving to meet healthcare needs A

BY SARAH MATTHEWS

n innovative Wimmera family business is helping combat the coronavirus pandemic by providing hospitals with vital infrastructure to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Oscar Group delivered two purpose-built toilet and shower blocks to Wimmera Base Hospital in Horsham last week and is developing plans to build clinical infrastructure on a wider scale. Company director Daniel Op de Coul said The Oscar Group was in discussions with a European company to build surgical and CT scanner buildings for Australian hospitals. “The company hires out temporary buildings to hospitals across Australia and overseas,” he said. “The buildings are manufactured in Italy and brought over to Australia in shipping containers. “Obviously with everything going on in Italy, they can’t get them out, and anything made in Italy can be used there. “We reached out to the company and they were already thinking of looking for a local Australian manufacturer.” Mr Op de Coul said the project was ‘in the early stages of development’. “It’s a bit different to what we’ve done before, we’ve mostly worked in the tourism and accessible-housing space,” he said. “The CT scanner building is fairly simple, except the walls need to be lined with lead, but the surgical buildings are quite technical.

“We are working on some proposals for Queensland hospitals at the moment.” Mr Op de Coul said he was talking to healthcare providers across the country about ways their business could help ease pressures resulting from the pandemic. He said The Oscar Group staff were pleased to be able to help at a local level. “We made the shower units specifically for the Horsham hospital, so doctors and nurses can shower before and after their shifts,” he said. “We designed, built and delivered the first one in 10 days, which we were pretty happy with.” The Oscar Group designs, manufactures, sells and services a range of products under its Oscar Furniture, Oscar Building, Oscar Commercial, Country Care Horsham, Lanfranco Furniture and Trop-Pods brands.

Safety measures

Mr Op de Coul said the business, which employs about 100 staff, had adopted a range of safety measures to protect staff and clients, including introducing split shifts in its manufacturing department. “Some staff can work from home, but on the manufacturing side of things, obviously that’s not practical,” he said. “We have been operating in split shifts to keep staff separate. “The first shift operates from 5am to noon and then they sanitise the workshop and clean everything before the second shift arrives. “The second shift works through to 8pm and there is no crossover.

“We are doing what we can to minimise the risk of people getting sick.” Mr Op de Coul said Country Care Horsham, which provides healthcare and rehabilitation equipment to the general public and healthcare facilities, had also adopted extra precautions. New measures include a checklist prior to visits, to ensure clients have not been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or is experiencing symptoms, and gloves and masks for staff visiting homes. “We are being more flexible in the way we do things, such as doing equipment trials outside if we need to,” Mr Op de Coul said.

Surgical gowns

He said The Oscar Group had also approached the Department of Health and Human Services about the possibility of manufacturing surgical gowns in Horsham. Surgical gowns and masks are in high demand in the fight against COVID-19. Mr Op de Coul said his company wanted to produce high-level gowns, which were completely waterproof and had antimicrobial coating. “They are machine washable and reusable,” he said. “The fabric is welded together rather than sewn. There are not that many machines in the country that can make the gowns and we happen to have one of them. “We are waiting to hear back from the department, but hopefully that turns into something. “We’d like to help if we can.”

Wimmera students will join thousands of others across the state when they stay at home for schooling when term two starts next week. The State Government has announced all Victorian government primary, secondary and special schools will move to remote and flexible learning and teaching arrangements. The move, the direction of the Chief Health Officer, works in with physical-distancing measures to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Co-ordination of Education and Training – COVID-19 Minister James Merlino to announce the move. They added that part of the move would include free internet access and laptops for students who needed it most. As part of the announcement, the government has confirmed Victorian Certificate of Education students will still receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank or ATAR. End-of year exams will be postponed until at least December, General Achievement Test, GAT, will move from June to October or November and school-based assessment tasks will be reduced where possible to relieve pressure on students as they move to remote and flexible learning arrangements. The government has also asked universities to delay the start of the 2021 university year to account for impacts of coronavirus on senior secondary students. Premier Andrews said as authorities worked to slow the spread of coronavirus, the message to students and parents of government schools was clear – all children who can learn at home must learn from home – with exceptions only in extremely limited circumstances. He said on-site learning would only be available for children whose parents could not work from home and vulnerable students without access to a suitable learning environment at home. Victorian government school classes will begin on Wednesday. Mr Andrews said new arrangements would remain in place for the duration of term two and will then be subject to review.

Community spirit From page 1 Mr Sounness said while looking towards the future was important, it was critical for everyone in the community to help work through difficult circumstances unfolding day by day. “There is no getting past how tough this is. We’ve been talking with accountants, bank managers and financial advisers across the region and they have been flat out providing businesses with professional and social support,” he said. “Everyone in retail has been hit particularly hard and it has been difficult for them to get an understanding of everchanging environments. “For businesses a number-one focus has been how they can support staff and work out ways to keep them engaged. Many rightly value staff highly and understand that apart from everything else, the risks surrounding losing skills and knowledge from their enterprises and the region. “In some cases businesses aren’t making the best economic decisions because of loyalty to staff. If nothing else this is a wonderful show of community solidarity and the region should be very proud of these efforts.” Mr Sounness said it was important both employers and employees made the most of mental-health services available in the region. He said people could call Uniting Wimmera on 1800 195 114, which would forward them to various services.

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Police issue Easter road warning W

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immera police have warned motorists against falling into a trap of believing stay-athome rules open the door for them to break traffic and other laws.

Acting Inspector Brendan Broadbent said police would continue with a determined approach in enforcing road laws during the Easter break despite expectations of considerably less traffic. He said figures were showing that despite there being less traffic across the region since the state issued expansive social-distancing rules, serious incidents had continued to occur. “The truth is we’re not seeing any reduction in incidents and collisions

and what our intelligence brief is saying is that some road users, without being forced to slow down in traffic, are travelling at higher speeds,” he said. “There is also a sense that some people feel they can get away with doing the wrong thing and I can say to them that they are ill-informed.” Acting Inspector Broadbent said as part of Operation Nexus police would be out in force checking motorists for speed, along with mobile drug and alcohol testing. “If you are intercepted by the police Highway Patrol chances are you will undergo a breath test,” he said. “While this is a general message, Easter will again be a high-risk time

on the roads. People are pushing speed limits – they are not coming up behind other vehicles as regularly as usual – and push higher and higher. “And at higher speeds all collisions are more likely to be fatal or cause serious injuries. “We again ask everyone to be conscious of fatigue but a major concentration will be on driver distraction, speed, drug and alcohol-driving and seat belts. “There has been a rise in the lack of people wearing seat belts, which has been fatal in some circumstances and is unacceptable.” Acting Inspector Broadbent said police were also enforcing stay-at-home rules and in the Wimmera had already

issued fines. “If people are intercepted in relation to ignoring strict adherence to government and chief health officer declarations, police have discretionary power to issue infringement notices. This has already happened in our region,” he said. “This will be no different across this weekend and if people don’t comply the likelihood is they will get a fine. “They are not immune because they are in the wide open spaces of the Wimmera. For example, we don’t want to see a car full of mates who don’t live together going on a camping trip.” Acting Inspector Broadbent said circumstances had galvanised police dedication to protect the community.

“We are responding and doing a lot of planning with other emergency services around many applications and risks through adaptive analysis and what the isolation declarations might mean going forward. “We’re focusing heavily on community safety and welfare,” he said. “It is covering everything from the potential of commercial businesses or sporting clubs becoming opportunistic criminal targets to a possible increase in family violence and the impact of perhaps more alcohol being consumed at home. “It is certainly a good time for people to keep an eye out and to report anything suspicious.”

Rural stations closed In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 19 rural police stations across the Wimmera-Mallee have closed their eight and 16-hour reception counters. Receptions closing include Rainbow, Jeparit, Natimuk, Harrow, Goroke, Apsley, Kaniva, Dimboola, Hopetoun, Murtoa, Minyip, Rupanyup, Beulah, Speed, Woomelang, Halls Gap, Elmhurst, Willaura and Lake

Bolac. Horsham, Stawell, Ararat, Nhill, Warracknabeal, St Arnaud and Edenhope station receptions will remain open. Police are asking the public to read the signs at the front door before entering and follow social-distancing protocols. People can call triple zero for immediate police attendance and report non-urgent crimes and events on 131 444.

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doona STILL OPEN: Ararat’s Gardens Lake Café owner Maria Tsangas continues to provide takeaway food for customers during the tough period of community isolation and broad stay-at-home directions. Many regional businesses, where possible, have been creative in ways to provide services for customers. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Childcare support to help families bra Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is confident a Federal Government childcare package will give families across western Victoria hip-pocket relief, while protecting jobs and ensuring the viability of district services. Mr Tehan said under the plan, the government would pay services that remained open and did not charge families for care. He said services would receive payments based on 50 percent of average fees, up

to a maximum of the hourly rate cap, based on enrolments in the fortnight before March 2. Mr Tehan said the payment, combined with the $130-billion JobKeeper payment to keep employees in their jobs, would help ensure childcare services in Wannon kept their doors open and workers employed. “The current expert medical advice is that the childcare sector should remain

open except where individual services have been directed to close by health authorities,” he said. “Childcare services in Wannon are a valuable part of our community, where our children come together to learn and play, giving time to families to work, study and volunteer.” The new system was expected to start this week, with payments to start flowing at the end of the week.

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Lack of freedoms a test for society

hat a test for society. Just about every aspect of dayto-day life has gone under the microscope during the COVID-19 threat.

Life has changed for all of us for the moment and has already exposed the fragility of what we have come to expect as Australians. If you are experiencing everything from fear and isolation to basic boredom you are far from alone. Everyone is trying to endure awkward and in some cases painful circumstances that feel more than a little foreign. Perhaps one of the things people trying to keep themselves occupied should do is consider what life would

be like if we always had to live in such social-distancing conditions. The reality is that we’re experiencing a tiny taste of what it would be like to live in a draconian totalitarian society or police state where individual freedoms are more of a luxury than a right. Imagine if this lack of freedom was the norm based on the repressive whims of a ruthless junta. History tells us this is exactly what has happened and continues to happen in some countries around the globe. As Anzac Day approaches, it puts into perspective the freedoms we’ve fought for in the past and have come to expect as Australians.

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For many of us it might well be a galvanising lesson in why we should appreciate the opportunities at our disposal. Thank goodness this latest stripping of freedoms is for an obvious collective good and is hopefully relatively short-lived.

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lives will undergo change, much of it based on how governments and markets respond to such testing times. For example, we wonder what this crisis will reveal about how we best manage our various essential-service agencies. Will we continue to put an enormous amount of faith in private enterprise or private-enterprise modelling where services run based on profit-loss scenarios, to generate the steam needed to get us back on track? Or will we pull much of it back under the wings of central government? We’re unsure, but it will be different. On the ground, one glaring Commonwealth department set to attract

considerable and immediate scrutiny after the dust settles will be Services Australia and how efficient and seamless the government will be in working directly with everyday people. Just what will the experience in dealing with our social-security backbone organisation Centrelink be like when we emerge on the other side of this threat? Again, we are not sure. People have for years groaned in frustration when wading through the bureaucratic maze of Centrelink complexities and-or times waiting in lengthy queues. We can only hope the experience is better instead of worse.

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God never closes

SIR, – Christian Faith Leaders of Stawell and District, as below, join together to encourage and inform the community that although church buildings are closed, God never closes. More than ever, we want the community to be assured of our prayers, and to know that leaders and congregational members are available for support and contact. In these unprecedented times, as community, we seek to support each other and be aware of our neighbours. The last Sunday of March was Neighbour Day. As a sign of our care for each other, we invite people to light a candle – battery operated for safety – and place it in a window between 7pm and 8pm each Sunday. In this way we can light up our communities, share a sign of hope and show our neighbours that we are okay.

We also invite people during that hour, to take time to pray or reflect and think about families, friends, faith, life, the world and so on. With Easter approaching, we also remind people of the true message of Easter; the gift that God sent to the world in His Son, Jesus Christ, to live and die to bring humanity back to God. And more than that, defeating death by rising again, and so bringing new life for now and for eternity. Bringing hope in a new beginning in relationship with God and each other. We pray that people will find this hope, peace and new life. Deb Jenkinson, Church Without Walls-International, Stawell; Pastor Philip Brown for Pastor Irene Gould, Baptist Church; Captains Lynne and Greg Turnbull and Sandra Pickens, Salvation Army; Pastor Peter Rollo, Seventh Day Adventist Church; Rev Susan Pearse, Uniting Church.

Stay home, save lives, mayor pleads Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Northern Grampians Shire Council is urging would-be holidaymakers to stay at home this Easter. With the suspension of the Stawell Gift, parts of Grampians National Park and caravan parks and camping grounds closed to visitors, the council is asking regular tourists to forgo their trip this year. Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson said Grampians National Park, the region’s his-

toric townships, the peace and quiet of country life, along with much more, made the shire a strong tourism drawcard. “However, this Easter the council is urging everyone to ‘stay home and save lives’ and we recommend residents to stay in their homes unless absolutely necessary,” Cr Emerson said. He said the visitors and tourists would be missed but the health of the community was too important to compromise.

CHIPPING IN: Wimmera Health Care Group chief executive Catherine Morley and staff member Frank Marklew gladly accept 30 litres of hand sanitiser from Horsham Premix King owner Graham Reinheimer. Mr Reinheimer said his business had managed to secure the sanitiser and was quick to pass it on to the health service. Ms Morley said receiving the sanitiser, which has been in short supply across the state and critical in allowing health workers to do their job, was ‘absolutely fantastic’. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Kealy calls for ‘local’ input Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has called on the State Government to prioritise ‘local’ workforces in the making of emergency-care packs to help people isolating during the coronavirus outbreak. Ms Kealy said there was a great opportunity for the government to help keep people employed, while ensuring some of the most vulnerable members of the community were supported. She also called for the government to widen the eligibility criteria for the packs, which are only distributed to people who are in mandatory self-isolation and who have no-one else to help them. “I am concerned that with the new advice from the government that people over 70 should not leave home, there are people across our community who will now need a greater level of assistance,” she said. “There are many people who require support who are not registered to receive home and community care services. “There is an opportunity for the State Government to sub-contract local cafes and restaurants that have been forced to close to make meals for people. “If this work could be done locally, more pubs, restaurants and cafes would be able to keep staff employed during this very difficult time.” Ms Kealy said the expansion of services could be funded through the $500-million Working for Victorians fund, which aimed to match displaced workers with opportunities to be employed in managing the coronavirus pandemic and supporting the community. “Foodbank is making all of the packs and distributing them from a central point in Melbourne,” she said. “However, because supermarkets have been struggling to keep up with demand, Foodbank has been unable to source enough food to supply its regular network of charities, putting additional pressure on vulnerable people. “There is a perfect opportunity here to help our cafes and restaurants, while also helping residents in our community who require extra support.”

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“For me now I’m staying positive,” he said. “Tim has really taken great precautions for coronavirus – he has transformed every room into a single room, so people can stay isolated. “It’s not a problem for me to work from home. My internship ends at the end of July, so I will stay till mid-August, but things could change. “I’m always thinking about my family. I miss everybody, but I’m always only a few seconds away from seeing their face through my phone.”

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regor Lang, a 25-year-old business engineering student from Mulhouse in eastern France, believes staying in Halls Gap is his safest option during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Lang is among many thousands of backpackers and temporary workers who are stuck in Australia, with international flights halting. He moved to Melbourne in January this year to complete an internship on his working holiday visa, where he was staying with a family in Deer Park. At the same time the COVID-19 pandemic was closing Australia’s borders to foreigners, Mr Lang found himself having to make a quick decision about where to go. After speaking to his family back in France – a current hot-spot for the virus – his parents agreed staying in Australia was his safest option. Mr Lang said returning to Halls Gap to Tim’s Place Backpacker Hostel, where he was on a camping trip just three weeks prior, was his best option. “I discovered Tim’s Place by chance,” he said. “I decided to move to an area that was less populated – this is perfect for me, out in nature. “I was staying with a family in Melbourne, I had to make a difficult decision. They were more at risk with me being there, I couldn’t stay with them any longer – so I decided to move out here.” Mr Lang said it was alarming hearing from friends and family about the situation back home in France, with more than 55,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. “It’s really bad in Mulhouse at the moment,” he said. “It’s quite frightening, having friends and family there. I have escaped those conditions

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Gregor Lang but it’s still very real for me. I’m calling friends and family all the time to follow up on the situation – it is horrible how things are progressing there.” He said French Government lockdown measures were much tougher than Australia’s. “My friends say it’s quite difficult in France, just to go out you have to fill out a special form including your address, the time you leave and where you’re going,” he said. “You must only travel in a radius of one kilometre around your house just for food or medical reasons. “My parents have a house, so they are lucky. They’re a bit older, they are retired – in the population that is at risk. They are isolating at home now.” Mr Lang said he would continue his internship in self-isolation at the hostel, where he was staying with operator Tim Walsh and a German student.

While other hostels were closing down in Halls Gap, Mr Walsh said he was only offering single rooms to help people find a place to stay where it was possible to follow social-distancing measures. “I decided to shut it down over the past week and I’ve transitioned from a very busy hostel to just having two people here on a long-term basis,” he said. “I stopped dorm rooms and dropped my price from $60 to $30 a night with only single room options. “The industry has been good to me and I’ve got the facilities here that are great for shortterm or long-term stays.” Mr Walsh said it was crucial people had the ability to self-isolate in their accommodation. “For international people at the moment, there’s no planes even if they wanted to go back home – I just took it upon myself as a moral obligation to provide a safe environment,” he said, “To me it’s a real concern in the cities. If you’ve got lots of people in a hostel, how do you keep personal hygiene, personal space and adhere to the regulations? “My guests both realised Halls Gap is a much better environment and much safer for them with their own room and space and very high standards of hygiene.”

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esearchers are closely monitoring a build-up of mouse numbers in the region with Wimmera grain growers on ‘high alert’ in preparation for the sowing season. Latest CSIRO monitoring through Grains Research and Development Corporation and on-the-ground reports have led to experts warning of possible crop damage at sowing and in spring. The monitoring is showing mouse abundance ‘moderate to high’ across the Wimmera-Mallee and South Australia’s northern Adelaide Plains and ‘moderate’ in South Australian Mallee and on Eyre and Yorke peninsulas. Researchers expect mouse numbers to peak during sowing in the coming weeks and experts warn that if pop-

ulations remain high, they will cause economic damage. Birchip Cropping Group senior operations manager Kelly Angel said the increase in mouse activity in the Wimmera and southern Mallee was of particular concern. She said the region had experienced conditions favouring mice, such as good spring and summer rain combined with an abundance of grain left on the ground following wind and storm damage before last season’s harvest and thick stubble for habitat. “Growers are on high alert and need to be aware of the risks. We are in a similar situation to the start of the 2017 season – two years after a poor season, a good crop last year, plus large amounts of grain remaining in paddocks,” she said. “It is important growers are moni-

toring mouse numbers, to know the extent of the risk they face.” Many Horsham district urban residents have also noted a dramatic increase in mice and household bait and traps have been in high demand. Ms Angel said despite significant summer rain, visually unshot grain remained in paddocks, especially where it had been suspended off the ground by straw-stubble. “So the assumption that the rain has germinated everything and therefore removed the feed source for mice is probably not entirely correct,” she said. Ms Angel said while mouse chew cards were often an effective method of assessing numbers, the abundance of food could negate their reliability. “From a visual assessment, we know mice are in paddocks in large num-

bers, yet that is not being reflected with chew cards soaked in oil,” she said. CSIRO mouse researcher Steve Henry warned that the increase in mouse numbers during autumn in some areas could result in higher than normal survival rates in winter if the crop-growing season was favourable. “This would then mean we enter spring with a larger than normal population of mice as crops advance to grain fill. This is why it is critical we make every effort to reduce numbers now,” he said. He said large quantities of grain in paddocks could reduce the chance of mice finding toxic bait, while at the same time providing an ongoing food source. “The challenge for growers is to reduce the food load for mice in stub-

bles,” he said. Mr Henry emphasised the importance of bait-application timing. “It is critical that growers bait six weeks out from seeding if mouse numbers are high, and then follow up with another bait application off the back of the seeder if numbers are still high at sowing,” he said. “A six-week break between applications avoids the risk of bait aversion. However, if growers haven’t already baited and are planning to sow crops towards the end of April or early May, that ideal baiting window might have closed.” He urged growers to report and map mouse activity, presence and absence, using MouseAlert at www.mousealert. org.au and via Twitter using @MouseAlert so other growers can see what activity is being observed.

Free community exercise classes Planet Feel Good in Horsham and Wimmera Health Care Group have worked together for more than a year to improve the health and wellbeing of team members. They are now expanding the partnership to the whole community to help meet broad health and wellbeing needs. Planet Feel Good owner Lisa Cosson said with gyms and other recreational spaces closed down, there was a high risk of people suffering mentally and physically. “I was worried at first about team members at Wimmera Health Care Group because we have been working for a while to improve their

health and wellbeing,” she said. “Then I started to think about the overall community because exercise is so important both physically and mentally. “There is such a risk of mental suffering with isolation and lack of physical activity so I spoke to Wimmera Health Care Group about how we can try to get something done to keep people active and connected.” “That is how they developed a series of free online interactive exercise sessions that started on Monday. “Sessions are run on the Zoom platform so it is interactive and we can speak to each other as well as see each other.

“Tuesday and Thursday sessions are for WHCG team members and Monday, Wednesday and Friday are open to everyone. “We have a range of half-hour sessions planned out that can all be seen in Zoom and cater for all levels of ability from chair exercises and stretching to higher intensity.” Health group human resources manager Glenn Hynes said it was an opportunity for the health service to support the community on a broader scale. People can access the Zoom group and exercise classes online at www. whcg.org.au, via the ‘publications’ section.

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Radar collaboration delivers strong results in severe weather systems and that’s pretty much the same as farmers and emergency services. “It’s going to make a lot of users very happy.” The Rainbow Radar station, the result of a Wimmera Development Association push for more real-time weather information in the region, will provide farmers with greater confidence in making time-critical cropping decisions. A 2015 business case predicted the station would save the state’s broadacre agricultural industry in the region of $3.5-million.

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he state’s chief weather forecaster has described the $9.3-million Rainbow Radar station as one of the best collaborative projects in which he had been involved.

Bureau of Meteorology Victorian manager Andrew Tupper said the project, while important in recognising significant benefits in resolving filling a ‘weak spot’ in radar coverage in the state, had also been fun. “I have worked in many things during my career and this has been a lot of fun. It has worked really well because of how well everyone has worked together – state and federal governments, local government, Wimmera Development Association and the community,” he said. “I even managed to get to Rainbow school for a day and a lot of those kids did projects around the radar station. They were incredibly knowledgeable kids – they really know their weather. “Being able to connect with the community and seeing benefits this project is going to bring is terrific.” Mr Tupper said a desire to avoid further delays in having the station operational had led to a frantic few weeks. “We’ve known for many years this part of Victoria has been a relatively weak spot for radar coverage,” he said. “What we really want to do is to be able to estimate how much rain is hitting the ground and pick out storms

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But Mr Tupper suggested the figures in the business case were conservative because they were based purely on Wimmera-Mallee agriculture. “The coverage area goes all the way to Swan Hill and well across into the South Australian side of the border,” he said. “That’s a massive area feeding into the decision-making process when considering emergency services, tactical decisions involving aircraft and rail services and of course, flooding. “The business case clearly articulated a variety of multiple community benefits and we really appreciated all the leg work provided by Wimmera Development Association.” Mr Tupper said the dual-polarised Doppler radar represented the latest in radar technology.

“We’re able to look at the three-dimensional profile of objects the radar hits. We can tell the difference between insects, rain, hail, different types of storms and can estimate how much rain is falling even in areas with no rain gauges,” he said. “It’s a particularly good real-time tool for large properties, where a storm can go through and have an impact on one area but not on another. “We have a message on our website that says we’ll be testing for six months but the reality is we’ve already been testing for the past few months and we’re pretty confident in its operation.” The state-of-the-art German-built station includes a ‘golf ball’ dome at the top of a 22-metre cylindrical tower and overall stands 27 metres above paddocks on the outskirts of Rainbow. Its construction represents the realisation of a project spanning more than a decade. Agriculture Victoria built the station, which the Bureau of Meteorology operates. In 2016 the State Government committed $5-million to cover capital costs of the project and the Federal Government $3.2-million for commissioning and annual operating and maintenance costs. The bureau spend through the Commonwealth is now $4.3-million. Data from the Rainbow Radar is now available online at bom.gov.au/ australia/radar.

ACT OF KINDNESS: Horsham Kurrajong Lodge resident Phyllis Hall shows off a letter she received through a ‘Kindness With A Pen’ project.

Connecting generations Wimmera children are helping ease feelings of loneliness and social isolation for people in Horsham aged-care homes through a letterwriting program. The children have connected with aged-care residents through Wimmera Health Care Group’s Kindness With A Pen program. The program is designed to create connections spanning generations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leisure and lifestyle team leader Daniella Bell said Kurrajong Lodge residents were excited to receive their first lot of letters last week. “There were many smiles on faces and anticipation to read the special stories and letters they received

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from children in the Wimmera. It is heart-warming how a simple act of kindness with a letter can brighten the day,” she said. “We look forward over the coming weeks to hopefully receiving many more and taking the opportunity to send letters back to the children.” Ms Bell encouraged children to send in letters and stories, including drawings and pictures, to be shared with residents and displayed around the homes to brighten their day. Children can send their letters to: Kindness With A Pen, c/- Leisure and Lifestyle Aged Care, 1-9 Robinson Street, Horsham, Vic, 3400.

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ountry Fire Authority District 17 leaders are reassuring the community that fire brigades are still fully-operational despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Horsham Fire Brigade captain John St Clair said CFA members were taking extra precautions while responding to callouts to minimise the risk of transmitting COVID-19 to firefighters or members of the community. Mr St Clair said to continue serving the community, it was crucial firefighters reduced the risk of contracting the virus. “We’ve had some minor changes to help curb the spread of COVID-19,” he said. “If we lose our brigade, our response time will be affected, so our priority – like all emergency services – is to do everything physically possible in our powers to make sure we stay fully operational to serve the community. “If we don’t follow these measures and our members get sick, we’ve got to look at our closest brigades to help us out.

“We’ve got rural brigades that can help us, but your next closest urban brigades, which specialise in structure fires, are Natimuk and Murtoa.” Mr St Clair said his brigade had stopped all non-essential operations. “Training and meetings have moved online,” he said. “We will be responding to all calls, but we’ve limited the number of people in the truck to four, so we can maintain social-distancing inside the cab. “When we go to places with large crowds of people, such as hospitals or nursing homes, we’re just sending one person in initially. That way we can then effectively allocate how many resources we need for a job, rather than sending the whole crew in.” After going to a call-out, firefighters deep clean all of their equipment. “When we get back to the station, we go through a rigorous decontamination process with all fire trucks – then they’re ready to roll for the next call,” Mr St Clair said. He said District 17 was anticipating more house call-outs as lockdown measures tightened.

MAKING CHANGES: Horsham Fire Brigade 4th lieutenant Rej Smith is among firefighters who are taking precautions to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “We’ve been running normally, but our operations manager and I think if we get stricter lockdowns, we will likely have more house fires,” he said. “Everyone’s stuck at home, smoke alarms are going off more frequently, so we’re planning for the possibility.” To mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19, Horsham Fire Brigade also postponed a recruitment day. “As soon as the government gives a

Ian finds his passion at 85 Eighty-five-year-old artist Ian Leslie has shown it is never too late to follow your passion. Ian is a resident of East Grampians Health Service’s 70 Lowe Street aged-care centre in Ararat and took up the paint brushes and pencils in October last year. “The last time I held a brush I was 15 or 16 and in form five,” Ian said. “I did not touch a paint brush until October last year and I’m 85 now.” It all started when leisure and lifestyle co-ordinator Kristine Hughes thought Ian might like to paint some bird houses in his room. “I painted a butterfly first, and then painted a flower around the opening of the bird house,” he said. After that, he was hooked. “I asked for some paint and brushes and scrounged some brushes from people and used paints that people brought in for me,” Ian said. Since taking up the paint brushes, Ian has been prolific, producing more bird houses,

date of lifting restrictions, we plan to run that,” Mr St Clair said. “We need people who want to fight fires, but we also need people who might be good at taking minutes at meetings, taking financial records, planning social activities or teaching juniors. “It’s not all fighting fires, it’s about getting out there to help people who need it most.”

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Gala night cancelled Ararat branch of the Victorian Blue Ribbon Foundation has cancelled its annual Gala Night planned for May 29, due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Event spokeswoman Dianne Radford said despite cancelling the event, the branch hoped to present a show later in the year featuring iconic Australian vocal group The Chantoozies. “The Chantoozies have been very obliging and we have left the door open to getting back to Ararat later in the year for our 2021 Gala Night,” she said. “After we get through all this we will all need perhaps a gala night or a ‘Get-together in the Bush’ towards the end of year to lighten up everyone’s life. “We thank all table captains, sponsors and supporters.” The foundation has launched a special appeal to support public hospitals, with information online at www.remember.org.au.

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uzuki Australia has confirmed its Ignis small SUV and Swift Sport warm hatch will each be returning to Australia in Series 2 guise, which will bring updated styling and new colour schemes for the former as well as extra standard equipment for the latter.

The reborn Ignis first touched down locally at the start of 2017 with the Series 2 set to brandish new front and rear bumpers and an updated grille. Three new colours – ivory, khaki and black – will be added to its paint palette. As before, just two variants will be

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udi has acted on the increasing popularity of coupe-style SUVs with the introduction of the Q3 Sportback, which arrives in local showrooms priced from $49,900 plus on-road costs.

The three-pronged Q3 Sportback line-up matches that of the Q3 wagon launched in November, and represents the first time Audi will have a differently styled body shape in its SUV portfolio. Speaking to GoAuto, Audi Australia corporate communications manager Shaun Cleary said that in time, the Sportback body style could become as popular for the brand as the regular wagon body. “We think there’s a good opportunity for it – obviously we know from the Q3 that the size is about right for a lot of people so it’s a popular segment, it’s one that’s been designed for people who potentially have more of an affinity for design rather than outright versatility,” he said. “We think it’s an opportunity for growth in the segment – offering something a little bit different and allowing people to have options other than the Q3. We see that it is a very popular segment and it is only a strength for us to offer another model like that. “You would expect the Q3 wagon to be more popular at this stage, but it wouldn’t surprise us to see a 50:50 split in time because of the fact that people are drawn to the proportions of the Q3 Sportback – but time will tell.” Audi is launching with three variants – the full-time 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI quattro, as well as a limited Launch Edition grade based on the 35 TFSI. Pricing kicks off from $49,900 plus on-roads for the 35 TFSI and rises up to $61,990 for the 40 TFSI. The Launch Edition splits the two with a pricetag of $56,450. Its pricing puts the Sportback $3500

NEW LINE-UP: The all-new Q3 Sportback small SUV has increased the range choice for Audi customers. north of the standard Q3 wagon for the 35 TFSI, while the Launch Edition is $3700 dearer in the Sportback. The 40 TFSI will arrive in showrooms a month after the 35 TFSI – along with the same variant for the Q3 wagon – while the fire-breathing RS Q3 Sportback is set to touch down in the third quarter of the year priced from $92,900, $3000 above the wagon. Mr Cleary said the 40 TFSI would likely be the more popular full-time grade due to its quattro all-paw setup, despite being the more expensive offering. “I think traditionally within our SUV range we’ve seen that the quattro models are what make those models iconic for customers, but I think that is somewhat different in terms of split in the entry-level segment,” he said. “But I think given that it’s a small premium but a premium model within the Q3 range, you’d expect the quattro

to probably be the majority of sales.” He added there were no plans to offer other powertrains in the Q3 range once the RS Q3 has arrived. Underpinning the 35 TFSI is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder mill developing 110kW at 5000rpm and 250Nm from 1500-3500rpm, driving the front wheels only via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Completing the sprint from standstill to 100kmh in 9.3 seconds, the 35 TFSI sips 7.3 litres of fuel per 100km while emitting 167 grams of CO2 per km. Meanwhile, the 40 TFSI steps things up with a 2.0-litre engine good for 132kW from 3900-6000rpm and 320Nm from 1400-3940rpm, with quattro all-wheel drive and a sevenspeed dual-clutch auto. The extra power helps the 40 TFSI reach triple digits in 7.8s, while sipping 8.3L/100km of fuel and emitting 188g/km of CO2. Easily differentiated from the regu-

lar Q3 by its sloped-back design, the Sportback also features more aggressive design elements with the standard fitment of the S line exterior design package, which includes a honeycomb mesh front grille, more stylish front and rear bumper treatment and 19inch alloy wheels. The Sportback measures 6mm narrower with a 29mm shorter roofline than the Q3, while luggage volume is identical at 530 litres, despite the sloping silhouette. Folding the 40:20:40 split-fold rear seats allows for 1400L of storage, which sacrifices 125L compared with the regular Q3. The standard S line package also improves dynamics with the inclusion of Audi drive select and speed-sensitive progressive steering. The entry-level 35 TFSI comes standard with adaptive LED headlights, LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators, an electric tailgate, leather-

appointed upholstery with manually adjustable seats, dual-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, illuminated front scuff plates, a 10.1-inch touchscreen MMI navigation plus infotainment system, DAB+ digital audio, a six-speaker audio system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, four USB ports, wireless phone charging and aluminium interior elements. Safety kit includes lane-change and lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, hill-descent control and a rearview camera with front and rear parking sensors. Stepping up to the Launch Edition adds a number of features such as metallic paint, black exterior styling, rear privacy glass, 20-spoke design alloys, adaptive cruise control, surround-view monitor, folding and heated exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and electric front seats, 10-speaker sound system, colour ambient lighting, and aluminium interior inlays. Topping the range, the 40 TFSI builds on the spec of the non-Launch Edition 35 TFSI, adding 20-inch alloys, rear privacy glass, adaptive cruise control, surround-view monitor, high-beam assist, park assist, folding and heated exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, S line interior appointments including a sports steering wheel with paddle-shifters, Alcantara interior trim elements, heated and electric front sports seats, 10-speaker sound system and the 12.3-inch virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster. The Q3 Sportback range will be completed with the arrival of the 294kW/480Nm RS Q3 in the third quarter, which will touch down at the same time as the performanceenhanced RS Q3 wagon. – Robbie Wallis

Renault extends warranty

enault Australia has extended the unlimited-kilometre warranty of its Koleos SUV from five years to seven years, a move that shifts the French mid-sizer to the forefront of the segment’s warranties.

Now boasting an extra two years’ coverage over the vast majority of its mainstream rivals – including the closely related Nissan X-Trail – the Koleos has joined an elite club of just three other mid-sized SUVs offering a seven-year warranty, those being the Kia Sportage, SsangYong Korando and MG HS. According to Renault Australia corporate and product communications manager Andrew Ellis, the move to a seven-year warranty was the result of the ‘unique set of challenges’ being faced by the new-car market and ‘to improve the value equation of the Koleos’ for new buyers. While the warranty has been extended, the five-year, 150,000-kilometre capped-price servicing plan has remained in place along with the Wednesday, April 8, 2020

existing five-year service-activated roadside assistance scheme. In a bid to further enhance the value factor of its best-selling model, Renault has revealed a new pricing structure for April 2020 where the driveaway price is the same as the recommended retail price and actually $500 less for the entry-level Life variant – $32,490 RRP versus $31,990 driveaway. “We are excited to offer Australian customers a fantastic driveaway price and seven-year warranty for the Renault Koleos range,” Renault Australian managing director Anouk Poelmann said. That now equal class-leading, unlimited-kilometre seven-year warranty, however, does not apply to all new buyers, with commercial buyers having to settle for a seven year, 200,000km set-up instead – or whichever comes first. Aside from the new warranty, no changes have been made to the current model Koleos, meaning power still comes courtesy of a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine good for

126kW and 226Nm. Drive on all variants is sent to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission, apart from the top-spec Intens which offers the choice of either front or all-wheel drive. Service intervals are pegged at a class leading 30,000km or 12 months – whichever comes first. Standard kit across the range includes electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, emergency brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, advanced emergency braking system, hill start assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning and a rearview camera. Last year the Koleos accounted for just 1.5 percent of all mid-size SUV sales with 2533 deliveries, 17,193 units less than its Nissan X-Trail sibling. So far this year ending February, Renault has managed to shift 189 Koleos’ – 0.7 percent segment share – marking a steep 41.8-percent drop in sales compared with the same period last year. EXTENDED WARRANTY: Renault has added an extra two years’ coverage – Callum Hunter to the warranty of its Koleos SUV. www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

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lmost five months after it was first revealed, Mitsubishi’s new Mirage micro car has touched down in Australia loaded with extra kit and priced from $14,990 plus on-road costs.

Sporting a new ‘dynamic shield’ front end, squared off bumpers, daytime running lights and a couple of new big-name safety features, the Mirage’s entry price has risen by $1000 over the old model with just two trim levels being offered Down Under. Kicking off from the aforementioned RRP of $14,990, the base model ES is fitted with a 7.0-inch smartphone touchscreen audio system boasting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, DAB digital radio, ambient temperature display and fabric seats. Opt to spend an extra $2500 and you can have the LS variant – $17,490 plus on-roads – which adds singlezone climate control, self-levelling LED headlights with automatic highbeam, LED tail-lights, new 15-inch alloy wheels, four-speaker audio system, cruise control, privacy glass and a high contrast combination meter. Both variants are powered by the same 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the old model, meaning power and torque are still pegged at 57kW and 100Nm respectively.

DYNAMIC CHANGES: Mitsubishi has added extra kit and safety gear to its restyled Mirage micro car for 2020. Drive, as ever, is sent to the front wheels with a five-speed manual transmission available on the ES. The LS scores a continuously variable automatic as its only option – the same CVT is available on the ES for

a $1500 premium over the manual. Safety measures on both models include forward collision mitigation new, reverse camera, new, active stability control and hill start assist, while the LS once again ups the ante

with lane departure warning – another new feature for 2020. Parking sensors are also available on both variants as an optional extra. Mitsubishi describes the new Mirage as a small car that is big enough to use

as a daily driver, with seating for five and 235 litres of boot space, a figure that expands to 599 litres with the rear seats folded flat. A rear cargo cover comes as standard, as does a 12V accessory socket for the rear passengers. Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited senior manager for product strategy Owen Thomson said several ‘significant and thoughtful’ changes had been made to the new Mirage in ‘all the key areas which we know our customers value in this segment’. Two new colours have been added to the paint palette – Cool Silver and Sand Yellow – while a number of visual enhancements can be specced, including console and floor illumination, black alloy wheels, front, side and rear air-dams and carpet floor mats. Last year Mitsubishi sold just 592 Mirages nationally, marking a hefty 42.6-percent sales drop compared with the previous year, when it managed 1032 sales. Through the first two months of 2020, however, there were 101 Mirage sales, accounting for 11.6 percent of the micro segment behind the Kia Picanto, 684, and representing a healthy 74.1-percent increase on the same period last year. – Callum Hunter

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Rain primes region BY DEAN LAWSON

Victorian Farmers Federation vice-president and Murra Warra farmer David Jochinke said conditions had primed much of the region for good results, but recovery from last season’s disastrous harvest would depend on what happened later in the year. “It will all come down to spring again,” he said. “This has been one of the more

promising starts to a season in regards to rain and forecasts. “Kaniva has probably missed out a little but as a general rule everyone else across the region has had good rain to either get their crops established or to sow with conﬁdence.” Widespread late autumn rain, heavy in some areas of the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians, represents a potential trigger for the region to emerge from two dry and poor growing seasons and drought conditions. But Mr Jochinke was cautious in his predictions of what might lay ahead. “After the past two years, anything other than what we have had would

be good. The past couple of years have been a real kick in the guts, and we don’t what anything like that to happen again,” he said. “The feeling at the moment is positive and there is cautious optimism, but no one is getting ahead of themselves. A lot of people are hurting, carrying physical, ﬁnancial and mental scars. The whole district needs to have a solid season. “The hope is that we can have at least an average harvest and then follow on with another average year. “The problem is not having enough breathing space for farmers to get ahead and that in the long run can be

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Units 1-4, 67 High St – Beat the share market crash by investing into block of units. These four 1 bedroom units each have a kitchen with electric stove, lounge with Ref A/C, combined bathroom and laundry with a basin, shower over bath and toilet. Each unit has it’s own electric hot water service and at the rear of the property there is a six bay carport for the tenants use. This property is just a short walk to the school and to the shops.

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14 McCracken Ave – Set on a massive block this spacious home features a large open plan living/ meals area with a free standing wood heater and electric stove, 3 bedrooms, 2 doubles with BIR’s and a single bedroom. Updated bathroom with vanity and a shower and plenty of cupboards throughout. Outside on the huge block you’ll find a double car shed with a workshop, chook yard, rainwater tank and a storage shed. Not many houses can boast their own walk in coolroom which was last used in approx 1993 so it may need some attention. The property has rear access and only a short walk to the Secondary college and hospital.

18 Kelsall St – This home has something for everybody. It features a huge living lounge with a free standing wood heater and a split system, spacious kitchen/ meals area with modern electric appliances, 4 bedrooms and a upgraded bathroom with a timber vanity and claw foot bath. Just outside the back door is the laundry and a separate 2nd toilet, pergola,, veggie garden, carport and every mans dream a 12m 8m (approx) shed with concrete floor, evap cooling, wood heating and work benches. All this on a well fenced block.

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188 Woods St – This spacious family home has a semi detached bungalow, ideal for someone to live independently but still with the support of the main home just meters away. The house is metal clad with a color bond roof & features 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, renovated bathroom, spacious lounge with the option of a 2nd lounge or large office if you work from home. A split system A/C keeps you comfortable all year round. The bungalow is studio style with kitchen cupboards, sink, separate shower room & a split system. A veranda links it to the main house. The yard is well fenced with 1x2 carport, workshop, trailer shed, storage sheds, bird aviaries & vegie garden.

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Lot S2, 122 Craig Ave – Build your dream home STCA and position it to take advantage some of the best creek views in town. This block has views up past the boat ramp to the weir. This could be your last chance to purchase such a fantastic site.

Lot 1, 112 Ellerman St – With council approval this 1623m2 block would be a fantastic spot to build your dream home. Water and sewerage are already connected to the block and power at the boundary. You will enjoy the open space this property provides. The block has a gentle slope from back to front and has a new wire fence across the front, colourbond fence down the left hand side and a rural fence on the right hand side. The block faces southwest, has a frontage to Ellerman Street of 28m and a depth of 58m.

Price: $39,990

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

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4 Price: $90,000+SAV

URGENTLY WANTED Autumn is here and we need more listings to satisfy the demand for properties. Call John or Rob today on 5398 2219 for an obligation free appraisal on your property.

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50th Wedding Anniversary 10/04/20

Love and best wishes on your 50th wedding anniversary Dad and Mum. You are a wonderful example to your three children and twelve grandchilden.

Born 16.8.68, died tragically 28.3.20 at Beaconsfield. He leaves his wife, Julie and 3 daughters, Chelsea, Danielle and Alicia, whom he adored. Loved son of Wendy Butler and John Stumberger and stepson of Peter. Rest peacefully Mark.

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Death Notices CLARKE, Anthony Thomas 15.1.1987 - 23.3.2020 Dearly and much loved son of Paul and Karen, brother of Peta and brother-in-law of Jarryd, uncle of Arlo (in heaven). Anthony, your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure... You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Heaven’s garden will be even more beautiful with Anthony in it and him meticulously caring for it.

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Brierwood White Suffolk Maiden ewes • OB-free • Flock: 870

$400ea

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Dad and I had some great times. I always looked up to him. When I moved into my own place he was sad to see me go, but always called around to see if I was okay. He was the kind of guy who always offered advice, but never expected me to take it. I knew Dad wouldn’t be around forever, and the day I expected to be sad turned out to be a true celebration of his life I’ll cherish forever. I’m so glad I have someone who cared to organise it. Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5381 1444 Page

Antiques

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Mini goats, bottle babies, PIC# 3HMGE009 Ph 0427471295 1993 Toyota Coaster LWB, manual 6 cylinder diesel, professional fitout, cruise control, d/bed, toilet/shower, solar panels, 358,000kms $45,000 Ph 0417512892

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Budgerigars, assorted colours Quality antique furniture $8each Ph 0417533579 clearance, extension dining Budgerigars, show quality at table and chairs, oval table and chairs, bedside cabinets, auto pet prices Ph 0447080439 trolley, hat stand, plant stand, Ferretts, $25 each, contact hallway table, QA chifonier, Adrian Ph 53928225 cotton reel tallboy, crystal Goats for sale, donation/ cabinet, hat stand, occasional giveaway, deceased estate at chair, priced to sell Ph/text Book your vet check Kewell Victoria (Minyip), cannot 0408881137 for photos and info today be used for meat, re-homing done in conjunction with RSPCA Ph 5381 1439 caravans 25 Dimboola Rd, Horsham and Phoenix Animal Rescue, PIC# 3YKCN044 Ph Stephen (opposite McDonalds) Muir 0400696362 please pass 2 Poll Merino rams, 1.5yo, this message onto others EC, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph Linara Poll Dorset stud Rams, 0418864397 2018 drop, paddock raised, PIC # 3NGJM012 $600 plus Gst Ph 0427155508

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3x timber and mesh bird aviaries, # 1 183cm w, 140cm d, 250cm h, # 2 175cm w, 90cm d, 230cm h, # 3 170cm w, 122cm d, 240cm h, $250ea Ph Mark Nubian Dairy Goats, bucks 0438201250 only, well handled, de-horned Birds, young male Gouldian and weathered for pets, entire Finches - black heads, for breeding, few only, available Cockatiels Indian Ringnecks - now in varied colours, herd can yellow and green Ph 53902287 be viewed, PIC# 3HSMM097 $120 Ph 0457120834 Wartook Black Suffolk Rams, 2018 and Fisher drop, Brucellosis tested, quality Peachface animals from stud stock $550 Lovebirds, variety of colours, inc Gst PIC# 3NGKJ060 Ph from $20 Ph 0428832058 0427666470 Dadswells Bridge Stawell

Briarwood White Suffolk Pigs, spit size from $135 Rams, located Drung, OB-Free each, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph $550 Ph 0429935382 or 0481864397 0400792111 Pups, born 1/12/19, 3M, 1F, vet checked and microchipped, The Weekly Advertiser first vaccination $650 firm PER: welcomes your advertising. EE102581, m/c # 9560000108 We are required strictly by law 65095/95600001084978/95600 to include specific information 0010849104/956000010851551 on some items when Ph 0428567948 publishing your advertisement. Young miniature billy goats, A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: 6mths old $350 Ph 0429912620 ANIMALS Young Muscovy drakes $25 *All for-sale advertisements, each Ph 0429912620 for either cats or dogs must include one of the following: • Individual microchip Antiques numbers • Vet certificate to exclude individual animals from needing microchips • Domestic animal-business number PLUS a source number from the Pet Exchange Register LIVESTOCK *Selling, giving away or bartering of all livestock must include a Property Identification Code (PIC Antique dresser/hall stand, number) in the advertisement. beautifully restored $395 Ph 0438811721

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One burgundy antique reproduction 3 seater, wooden carved frame and legs $350ono Ph 0407432355

2005 Jayco Heritage 21’, shower toilet, rev cycle air-con, single beds, 150L 3-way fridge, solar, dual batteries, 3x82L water tanks, setup for free camping, awning with floor mat, one owner from new, EC $26,000 Ph 0419369151 Stawell

Jayco Swan 2012, EC, only used at Christmas, sleeps up to 6 people, full annex, bag end flys, 3 way fridge, gas-electric stove, innerspring REDUCED Trakmaster 17.5’ mattress, very clean unit off-road van, built strong but never been off-road, tandem $19,000ono Ph 0477616759 axle, two solar panels, 12” heavy Jayco Swan off-road camper, duty breaks, long double island 1998, microwave, gas stove, bed, a/c, diesel deater, new hot 90L fridge, new bed end flys, water system, external shower, side awning, bench, cafe awning, off-road hitch, sugar glider suspension, reversing dinette, full robe and full annex, camera and more more extras sleeps 6/8, q/bed, d/bed, table, $39,000 Ph 0455735514 couch convert to beds, 15’ without beds pulled out, always shedded, all in working and EC $13,200 Ph 0409350743

REDUCED Windsor 638S limited edition, 21’, lots of extras, EC, ensuite, low kms Majestic Tiara, late 2007 $36,990 Ph 0413445347 build, 20’, ensuite, loaded Windsor caravan 19’6, island with features, one owner, EC, bed, reading lights, battery always shedded $32,000 Ph pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout 0400999412 awning and walls, porta potty REDUCED 130L 12V caravan $22,500 Ph 53820505 fridge $550 Ph 0427840201

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

REDUCED 22’ Walkabout caravan with Landcruiser wheels 80 series steel axle, disc brakes, all independent air bags, suspension with built in air compressor and tank, 186L, 2dr fridge/freezer, separate shower, toilet, 7kg washing machine, Coromal 2009 Caravan, 16’ aircon, gas room heating, many poptop, as new cond, brand new extras $30,000 Ph 0429986219 cover, 2 s/beds, a/c, heating, elec brakes, reverse camera added $18,000 Ph 0423967449

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

Computers & Entertainment Desk computer monitor, mouse, keyboard and drive plus all leads, EC $120 Ph 0409967815 Horsham

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REDUCED Pop-up Statesman Jayco Flamingo campervan, Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, tough offroad, 2000 model, VGC island d/bed, mod/cons, $12500ono Ph 0457809056 roll-out awning, EC $16,000 Ph 1999 John Deere CTS II with 936D draper front on trailer, 0407821021 MAV chopper rotor upgrade, big top, 2100 colour screen and FOR HIRE receiver for yield mapping, fire extinguishers, spot and LED lights, camera for reverse and engine, 4478 Sep hrs $47,000 plus Gst Ph 0407179433 Jayco Swan 2006, EC, always shedded, full annex, bag and flies, 3-way fridge $14,500 Ph 0434312756

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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

30’ Smale pea plucker, Case 1010 front in GC, front only, no trailer $8000 Ph 0418166024 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO $1375 inc Gst Ph 0429986227 Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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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, 2004 Pioneer Argyle camper many extras $14,500 Ph trailer, hard floor, built strong 0354951652 St Arnaud and reliable for all terrain travel, EC, quick set up for overnight Hardi portable sprayer, tray stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph mounted 1000l tank, Honda motor, 30’ boom, filters control 0437170526 switch $1200 inc Gst Ph 3 & 1/2” Beaudesert 04088549832 exhaust, fits 2016 onwards 200 Landcruiser, paid $1700 Hay for sale $6 per bale, elevator available Ph 53810850 K125 Kenworth 36’ bogie tip sell $1000 Ph 0418981322 over axle trailer, would make Header parts to suit 1460 and good farm truck, truck reg 8’ x 5’ tandem tipping trailer 1640 case headers, rear axle, 03884F, trailer reg 01129A $2500 Ph 0437412198 dbl sided shaker drive belt, $25,000 Ph Dale 0418166024 Air conditioner, Altise window new, 1/4 of new price $300 Ph REDUCED NH TR88 header, mobile refrigerated cooling 0407911884 15,000 BTU, used twice due 36’ Macdon front, perfect to rooftop upgrade $390 was Husqvarna hedge trimmer, cond $38,500 inc Gst ono Ph $1100 new Ph 0439300079 123 HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 0428946395 Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 REDUCED Portable Lister Husqvarna ride on mower, shearing plant, antique, villiers model LTH2038, 2010, EC motor, runs well, used recently $2500ono Ph 0408808297 $1500ono Ph 0419347160 Horsham

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Ferguson TEA20 1951 12V, new tyres, mudguards, 5/ wheel, seat, water pump, hoses, paint, recored radiator and alternator in top condition, more information and inspection photo available Ph Laurie 0429491426 Horsham

Industrial flood light 250 HPS or 250MH comes with lamp and spare ballast ignitor lamp to make 250MP, never used, 240v $250ono Ph 0409967815 Aluminium windows SH, 1 Horsham 3MT x 1-470 MTS, 1 1-8 MT8 x Ladies Repco bike, GO, pick 1-3 MTS, 1 1-7 MTS x .700MTS up only $85 Ph 0429066504 prices neg Ph 0408843210 REDUCED Slasher 3PL after 6pm Howard, 2011, gal deck, 1.3m, Line Trimmer kit, 2 stroke full wheel equip, very good engine, brush cutter that original cond $1430 inc Gst Ph connects to same shat, 2 in 1 0427861958 $120 Ph 0438644473 REDUCED Stevlon mobile Lockable roll-top desk with trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag 8 drawers, GC $500ono Ph $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027 53521539 Ararat. Aircraft Hanger Horsham Airport, 40’x40’, could be used for storage $40,000 terms available Ph 53824766

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

JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 egn hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316

AgriSpread Muck Spreader 19 cubic mtr, ISOBUS Auto rate control, Load cells, Hydraulic chain slat floor, PTO driven twin beaters, Compost door, Hydraulic brakes, Sprung drawbar.

$99,000 inc GST Call Josh on

0438 072 003

White tiles 300mm x 450mm x 10.2mm, AA grade, 18 boxes of Male ginger cat ‘Harry’, 12, area 1.62m, price negotiable missing since Feb 12 from Pool table, 9’x4.5’, inc light and Ph 0425790879 Ararat Laurel Street area but will very all accessories, VGC, must sell often walk over to the wetlands $1100 Ph 0401282004 in McTavish Boulevard/Simpson Portable Lincoln welder, Court, unfortunately not wearing 200amp, 3000 watt, 15amp his collar, if found please call generator, with Kohler twin Ashleigh 0437386639 or Jon motor on wheels $1600 Ph 0408602122 0429986219 Ragdoll found on river near Quantity SH weatherboard 8”, playground Ph 53470539 GC, price neg Ph 0408843210 Wick wiper $1500 Ph 0427881236 marine

Household Items 2x 7pce glass top dining setting, GC $250 each ono Ph REDUCED 2000 Surplus 0428582315 building bricks, new $700 Bench top elec oven and hot for the lot or will separate Ph plates $75 Ph 0427840201 0457570421 Coffee machine Bosch REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV VeroBar, 100 fully automatic, camper trailer, king bed, grey, GC $350ono Ph 0428582315 heavy duty canvas, single axle, tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water Fantastic Furniture 5 seater tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $3400 Drake Modular lounge suite, Ph 0412784365 VGC, new $900 selling for REDUCED Crouch fishing $500neg Ph 0417243954 reel, HMV old gramophone, Mickey Mouse cream radio, old violin in original case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire State radio, 3pc cane fishing rod, upright gramophone, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, solid brass fishing reel, will separate Ph 53824316

0408338161 Ariens self-propelled lawn mower 6.75hp 3-N-1, mulch bag, side discharge EC new price $1900 sell for $1000 Ph Silo aeration/fumigation 0459602388 Ararat Smallair fan on new adjustable Atom lawn edger, VGC $250 Mig welder, Cigweld/transmig base and pulleys $2400 Ph Ph 53822660 250 with traveller, VGC, incs 0428944462 regulator and hoses (no Various field bins ranging from cylinder), spare tips, wire rollers $3300 to $8800 inc Gst Ph (0.6, 0.8, 0.9, 1.2) and spare full SNU camper trailer, EC, best 0428946395 roll of wire (0.9), ideal for farm or around $4200 Ph 0439032938 engineering workshop $1300 Ph 0401504176

Fridge and TV $700 or will seperate Ph 53812938

New in box marble trend vanity, white gloss, 900 one tap hole $250 Ph 53852748

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

For Sale

Billiard table 8’x4’, slate top, 1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 with accessories $1500ono Ph Ph 0408504029 0427322006 Ararat 1 Sphere TV wall mounting Blue lift chair, GS, must be bracket, new $32 Ph collected $450 Ph 53823826 0408504029 Bobcat, Clark M610, good tyres,

REDUCED Cradle, beautiful handmade wooden cradle $50 Ph 0427581825 Stock loading ramp, 6m, side REDUCED Jason Lazyboy walkway, fold away pull $6500 recliner chair, beige leather, EC $500 Ph 0428975203 Necklaces, $400 for both or will Ph 0428944462 Westinghouse Superior multihead mower, REDUCED separate Ph 0474323263 stainless steel 3PL 8’ suitable lawn mowing, 60cm Office Furniture, desks, chairs, EC $1900ono Ph 53826461 or freestanding dishwasher, brand buffet, bookcase, filing cabinets, 0429309491 new, RP $1099 sell $700 Ph projectors, for inspection phone 53523885 Table tennis table, GC $100 Ph 0457821438 0469740723 Sleeper pro double mattress topper, brand new $390 Ph Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table 0474323263 with 6 chairs and cushions $800 Ph 53811891 Vacuum cleaner, Dyson DC

12’ x 7’ tri axle trailer $2200 Ph needs work, near complete $1500 Ph or text 0497616187 0437412198 12v crutcher, cooper shearer Bolens ride on mower, 38” mulching deck $1200 Ph plant, moppet double grinder, 53811891 hand pieces, pedestal elec drill, A-model Ford wire wheel, Chef uniforms black and white, heaps of other quality goods Ph all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell 0428663391 Chook Feeders, made by Max 2 sets H7 led h/lamp globe Hedt, will reduce feed costs kits, new $35 each Ph dramatically, last remaining Oztrail tent, cabin type, new, 0408504029 stock $130 each, cash only Ph 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 Eric 53470200 or 0407750274 Cricut maker machine, POA Ph 53928252

White’s Gypsum & Lime

NETHERBY Have you got your Gypsum?

Season 2020 will close on 9th April 2020 Please phone your orders in advance Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm PHONE STEVE – 0421 972 017 AH OR SARAH – 0427 919 220 UHF CHANNEL 3 CLOSE 12PM TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

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Water pump (leader), suit small to medium size tank, new, PRP $300 sell $180 Ph Steve 0432502452 Horsham

Metal tool box 1.15m long x Rotary Hoe, 6’ 3PL HD 3sp 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560 rotor, EC $1600ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Antique barbers chair, located Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph Sliding drawers set up for Ford June 0428334932 or Liz Ranger, BT50 Mazda dual 0402447037 cab 2012 onwards $500 Ph

Heaslip 5-6T Grouper, roll tarp, 6.5hp, stands, no further use $7700 in Gst Ph 0457589689

Errisson Mining extension bell type N3111, Feb 1947, Old valve radios, console and mantle, Aluminium Filmosound valve amplifier, 1930s Radio Chassis, old Ford press button radio, AWA Amplifier mic volume, phono volume tone, old car horns, kero chicken lamp, 1960s Astor radiogram ex con, Parkmaker Plus Golf Buggy, pr Army back bakelite telephone set MK 111 in green tin Ph VGC, plus two new batteries $1000 Ph 0438822470 53824316

LOST & found

Various potted plants, large and small great prices Ph 0353821130

Jetstream computer boomspray, 1000L, GC $1650 plus Gst Ph 0418345035

DH22 1949 Howard tractor and rotary hoe, complete nut and bolt, the best restoration with all receipts, welcome inspections $13,000 Ph 53891725

For Sale

54, bagless, hardly used, EC $150ono Ph 53585634

Dining room extendable table, extends from 4.5’ circle to 5.5’ oval approx. dark heavy wood, pedestal leg, VGC $200 Ph Toy hauler trailer 2011, 4.3l 0407256517 x 1.55w x 1.86l, great for motorbikes, EC, as new, selling due to ill health $6600ono Ph LOST & found 0468469444

32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, new $150 Ph 0427840201

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

Savage 485 Baycruiser with Evinrude 90hp e-tec outboard, Minn Kota elec motor mount and second battery, Bimini, rocket launcher and marine radio $31,500 Ph 0428855390 The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: BOATS All advertisements for boats must include: • Hull number or registration number of the boat If a trailer is included with the boat, the advertisement must also include: • Registration number or chassis number of the trailer.

mobility aids

Tri-axle plant trailer, elec brakes, new tyres, VGC, stock crate to suit, W64074 $7700 Ph 0427361335

2yr old small black desexed male cat, back feet slightly turned out, breathing issue, quiet voice hardly meows, Triton work station, hardly missing from Campbells Bridge used, complete with video tape or possibly Cato Park since Jan Action 4 mobility scooter, EC, Fishing 13 rods, GC, lot for Plush double matterss in GC instructions $300 Ph 53521539 7, reward offered, contact Tash puncture proof tyres $1450 Ph Ararat $850 Ph 0474323263 $180 Ph 0476019929 0419509550 0427096646 www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

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Motor Vehicles under $3000

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

Electric wheelchair, compact, folding, near new, paid $2450 sell $1900ono Ph 0447724508 Gopher, EC, bracket for walker on back $800ono Ph 0435602245 Buangor

2006 Hyundai Getz, manual, 4 door, reg until April 2020, would make perfect first car, 1PH1XV $3000ono Ph 0409358886

2005 Honda CR-V, 4x4 SUV, 5 sp manual, GC, new brake pads, new battery, reg until March 2020, 197700 kms, IJS 3PY $4400 Ph 0408482192

2014 plated Honda Accord UTIL, 2.4lt motor, 12mth reg, 106,000kms, 1EA8CY $18,000neg Ph 0427861784

Falcon AU Ute, 2002, auto, damaged, no tray, BTA714 $240 Ph 0490364260 Dimboola Falcon EB, sound mechanically, REDUCED Electric registered, ZQI195 wheelchair, Guardian Aspire, GC, $800ono Ph 0427029051 GC $600ono Ph 0406533184 Getz, manual, 35,500kms, serviced SAB997 $1000ono Ph 53812938

2013 Mazda6 Touring, pearl white, 2.2L diesel, EC, 161000kms, comes with RWC, ZPO687 $14,999 Ph0419902405

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

Motor Vehicles over $20,000 The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: ROAD VEHICLES All advertisements for road vehicles must include a price, as well as: • A registration number, if registered • Either an engine number, VIN or chassis number if the vehicle is not registered.

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Now servicing Ararat and Stawell

• Ararat Office National (formerly Ararat Newsagency)

• Stawell Bi-Rite

Pick-up Monday, Wednesday and Friday

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2016 Holden Cruze JH CD, hatch, 6 spd, tiptronic, silver, rego till May 2020, service books, 60,000kms, 1HE1TY $13,000 Ph Keith Ficher 0417691000

2016 white Holden Trax, 1HR 5FI, auto, 5mths rego, 85,000kms, service up to date Holden Astra CDX $15,000ono Ph 0416981621 hatchback, 2007, manual, black, 108,000kms $3500 Ph Nissan Patrol 2003 DX, coil 0412662209 cab tray, 6cyl, 4.2 diesel, 5spd manual, 2008 outback slip on Nissan Pulsar ST 1.8lt sedan, Wheelchair, no further use, camper $17,000 will separate, deceased estate, 67,000kms, over $3000 new, sell $1500 Ph REDUCED upgraded turbo, intercooler 2003 VY 5spd manual, maroon, EC, 0457589689 and suspension, near new Commodore, 12mths rego, RWC, QXB654 $4990 Ph tyres, bull bar and warn winch, towbar, SGN821 $2800 Ph 0429934307 vin# JNIUCNY61A020913, 0427881236 237,000kms $27,500 Ph Rod 36 Ford sedan, steel body and MOTORCYCLES chassis, partly restored, most 0429340233 original parts, no separating of parts, chassis # 68TS4620 $10,000 Ph 0417512892

2018 CRF 250R, 2.1hrs on meter, as new $8000ono Ph 0428243616

4WD

Harley Davidson, 1976 shovelhead, 1200cc, 5speed, fitted with sidecar, EC, best offer Ph 0434957205

Pathfinder 2000, one owner, Honda 125 dirt bike, seat REDUCED Nissan Xtrail, 2003 EC, service record, new a/c, height 700ml only, VGC, $1000 model, 4WD, petrol, 5spd man, struts and shockers, 8mths reg selling as is, no reg, ZZK390 QLY427 $4800 Ph 0439032938 firm Ph 0429060349 Yamaha TTR 50E 2012, GC $1200ono Ph 0406533184 $999 Ph 0429885236

Motor Vehicle Accessories 1 towing, down ball load, indicator $40 Ph 0408504029 1984 Nissan Patrol Completor minus motor and gearbox, parts only $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat

Subaru Forester LX2003, auto, leather seats, s/roof, r/racks, near roadworthy, 185,000kms, SIB214 $2500 Ph 53525760

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

REDUCED 1977 XC Fairmont, 4.1 TBar, auto, power steer, a/c, no reg or RWC, permit supplied, owned 25 years, VIN JG34TU82540C $5500 Ph 53569340 or 0412482521

CMD Performance chip, suit Chrysler 30CD or Jeep 3-0L CRDIV6 $285 Ph 0408504029 Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, 2011-2016 $295 Ph 0408504029 Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford Maverick $100ono Ph 0447981047 Steinbauer performance chip suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 Ph 0427840201 Toyota Landcruiser GX bench seats, VGC $650 Ph 0487216364

Motor Vehicles under $3000

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he construction of a new motocross track in the west Wimmera is bringing the region a step closer to hosting more nationally recognised events.

After a year of fundraising and planning, Edenhope Motorcycle Club is celebrating the completion of a 1.7-kilometre pro-level track. Club president Matt Oliver said he hoped the club’s more than 70 members – who travel from Ballarat, Mt Gambier and Robe to use Edenhope’s endurance tracks – would have a chance to ‘shred it up’ on the new motocross track later this year. Track builder Protraxx Australia built the new circuit, which is fit for

MX National race meets and suitable for beginners through to professionals. Mr Oliver said the club, community and district earthmovers were also instrumental in building the track. “The club would like thank Warwick and Anne from Warner’s earthmoving, McClure Earthmoving from Harrow, Sam Whitehead for the use of his scraper, Wayne Winfield who donated his time, Protraxx Australia’s Josh Proctor, plus all the hard work from our committee members,” he said. “This was the result of 12 months of fundraising – we are in our second year and managed to raise more than $20,000 for the motocross track in the first year.

“The community put a lot into this; we ran barbecues at the local fishing competition, bars at the show and we provided catering at our ride days as well.” Mr Oliver said it would be at least six months before anyone could ride on the track. “We’ve still got a bit of red tape to get through – we’re not allowed to host events here until we make our event and emergency management plans,” he said. “We’ll let the track settle too so the bikes don’t rip it up. “We’re expecting we’re about six months off before we can hold any events – we’ve got to get through COVID-19 quarantines and lockdowns first.”

Mr Oliver said he was hoping when the track was operational, race meets would serve as a regional drawcard to boost tourism. “This is for professional motocross. Later in the year we can hopefully host some bigger events,” he said. “As a small community, we’re just trying to bring more people into the town – we’re trying to keep the town going.” Mr Oliver said the club was also planning to build a track suitable for four and five-year-old riders. “We’re probably going to put in a PeeWee track too for our four and five-year-old riders. As a family-oriented club we want to cater for everyone,” he said.

KEEN: Mason Colgate is excited to experience the new Edenhope prolevel track, hopefully later this year.

McCullagh enjoys winning double at Horsham race meeting Warrnambool greyhound trainer and hall-of-famer Norm McCullagh drove away from Horsham with a winning double thanks to his two starters. Fan favourite Crimson Vixen, box eight, pulled away to win the 410-metre $10,000 Sylvia Penny Memorial in a best-of-the-night time. Kennel-mate Delta Rhode also put her 10th win on the board in just 23 career starts. “It was a pretty good night for me

which made getting home at 1.30am okay,” McCullagh said. He sits on a 50-percent winning strike rate and 75-percent placing strike rate as a trainer. “I thought the field Crimson Vixen was in was a pretty good field because there was so much early speed but she went well and I am happy with her time too,” he said. “All of her owners were scattered around Timboon and Warrnambool

and I think I heard them cheering from Horsham when she won.” Crimson Vixen has claimed 17 wins and nine placings in her 30-start career, but her most notable win came in the Group-Two Bendigo Cup in July last year. It was a win that drew tears from McCullagh’s eyes. “I was emotional after her Bendigo Cup win for the owners. I get so much joy training for other people and to see the success and the enjoyment

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BY DEAN LAWSON

here is one thing that remains unchanged in a regional sporting world on hold – Ararat netballers want their A Grade team to re-establish itself as a competition benchmark.

There seems little doubt that when the smoke finally clears from the COVID-19 threat the Rats will be ready to jump and will have a Wimmera association finals campaign front and centre as part of their approach. Ararat, like all other netball outfits across the region, are in isolation, but for joint coach Jess Taylor the prospect of a shortened season changes little. She said the years when Ararat was an unstoppable force in A Grade remained in memory banks of many and a spur for all involved. “Among the club’s netballers there is a strong desire to get some success back in the A Grade,” she said. “We’re just keen to get started. Who knows how long it’s going to take but we need to be ready.” Taylor, nee Williamson, has an oncourt leadership role in partnership with Kate Bligh, who is set to direct traffic from the bench while recovering from a serious knee injury. She said the Ararat team, when it eventually took to the court, would have a familiar look but also feature some changes.

Ararat has lost the services of Raquel Scott and Krystal Fisher but Tahnee Walker, Lauren Armstrong and Rebecca Skrabl are back in A Grade this year and team leaders have earmarked youngsters, including versatile Jesse Bligh to step up and concentrate on A Grade. “The number-one goal obviously is to get on the court this year but when we go out there it will be to make the finals,” Taylor said. “We want to win as many games as we can while at the same time developing some of our players for A Grade.” Taylor said the Rats had a strong pre-season of preparation before circumstances forced them to stop. “We were all ready to go. We still have programs to keep our fitness up and we have the girls trying to keep ball skills up with their partners or families at home,” she said. “We keep in touch through social media and have all been trying to post workouts to keep each other motivated.” Netball is scheduled to start in the first week of June. “We’re just keen to get started. Who knows long it’s going to take? But again, we need to be ready,” Taylor said. “To be honest, at the start of the year I had mixed emotions and was thinking, did I need netball? But, with all that’s happened, I for one am eager to get out there and play.”

Coaches A Grade: Jess Taylor and Kate Bligh B Grade: Lauren Armstrong C Grade: Abby Driscoll and Brooke Currie 17 and under: L auren Armstrong and Danielle Segedinski 15 and under: Mary-Lou Boatman 13 and under: A sh Marks and Catherine Bourizk “We’re going to be fairly competitive if we get to play this year. We will have a bit of a mix of experienced A Graders with younger girls coming up,” she said. “And the shortened season might work in our favour, especially with the young group coming through. “We had a few injuries among our experienced players last year and hopefully with a shortened season we can avoid this. “I think it’s going to be harder to judge opposition teams. We’ll probably get to play each team only once before finals, which means you can’t work on their strengths or weaknesses. We will simply have to work on what we do well. “We’re going to be a bit shorter than last year but our midcourt is fast in all grades. We will rely on speed and quick ball movement.”

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rarat coach Matt Walder is confident his young group of Wimmera Football League Rats will be well prepared for action if the competition goes ahead this year.

Walder, back in Wimmera footy after a long absence, said a dramatically shortened and far-from-ideal season might also provide Ararat with some advantages. “We’re developing many young players for senior football, some through necessity and some through choice, and having a captive young group that soaks it all up and loves its footy is a bonus. Half the battle is won if they are motivated,” he said. “We’ve spoken about the potential advantages in the scenarios we face. Young blokes don’t have issues with fatigue levels, we’re set for a sprint if and when we get underway, and we will make it work to our advantage as best as can.” Walder, who helped mastermind a Warrack Eagles’ 2002 flag, said the Rats lost midfield experience and muscle with the departure of Dan and Nick Mendes. But he said the inclusion of the likes of Ben Taylor, back in the region after stint in Darwin, Rob Armstrong, Modewarre, and ‘a swathe of young blokes’ coming through the system augured well for when football resumed. Jack Ganley, who had planned a lengthy holiday, is also staying. “It is obviously hard to replace top-tier players but I’d like to think we can still

be in the hunt,” he said. “From a playing group perspective we’re fine. All the boys are self-motivated and despite being in isolation are looking after each other and keeping in touch. “At the end of the day we can only bide our time like everyone else, wait for a green light and come together again. “When we do play we’re going to be young, we’re going to be quick and we’re going to be reasonably skilful. We won’t be the biggest team to run on the park but we will be ready to play to the circumstances.” Walder, who has a playing assistant in Corey Taylor and Matt Summers providing key input on the bench, said players such as Cooper Heard, Jayden Wright and Brody Griffin and then others including Ryan Weppner and Luke and Matthew Spalding would all be important. “There is really about seven of them that we hope can really stand up,” he said. With football tentatively scheduled to start after May, Walder said he had little concern about his group maintaining fitness levels. “Our pre-season build-up went reasonably well and we had been on the verge of preparing for a training camp and practice games before we had to shut down,” he said. “But the reality was that the group had already done the hard yards and our baseline fitness will be fine. There is a foundation already there and I’ve basically told the players that less is more at the moment un-

Coaches Seniors: Matt Walder Reserves: Aidan Moar Under-17s: Tim Shea Under-14s: Jack Sladdin and Mark Dadswell til we get that green light. There are many different circumstances so they are doing their own programs at home and I’m happy with that.” Walder said he hoped clubs would get a chance to get together and train before being asked to immediately play games. He also suggested an alternative eightweek home-and-away carnival fixture that allowed every club to play each other twice might be worth considering. “Regardless of how it looks the shortened season means we will have to win early and there will be no wriggle room,” he said. “But we need footy back so everyone can get together again to enjoy each other’s company. It’s important, especially for country towns where everyone loves their outlets. “For the players, it’s not going to be a marathon. It’s going to be like a 400-metre race where you have to set it up in the first 100 metres. It will be a matter of getting everyone in a healthy mental and physical space to get a couple of early wins and going from there.”

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ickliffe-Lake Bolac will have eyes on Mininera and District Football League finals regardless of when football gets back underway.

Coach Taylor Hall said the delay had been a disappointing setback, especially after a lengthy pre-season campaign involving a large playing group, and with the challenge of keeping everyone motivated to remain physically active. “But all the guys are pretty switched on and know what’s at stake if they choose not to,” he said. “Going in every year you’d want to be pretty positive about where you want and like to finish – this year with myself coaching, the idea doesn’t change. “I wouldn’t be good at my job if I didn’t push myself and the guys to go for glory. “There’s some really good teams out there now, Great Western will be strong again, Woorndoo-Mortlake will be also and it’s fantastic to see and hear great numbers on the track for Ararat. “Personally, I’d love to see a nice competitive year for all teams. “As for us, we have our eyes on finals again and hopefully mixing with some of the best.” Hall said the club considered 2019 a missed opportunity. “It felt like we had a strong team but definitely lacked fitness to play four

Coaches Seniors: Taylor Hall Reserves: Neil Cooper Under-16.5s: Sakye Harvey quarters of football and a consistent brand of football,” he said. “We had the ability to beat teams above us, however, we dropped key games, which inevitably cost us a finals berth.” He said the Magpies had managed to retain 80 percent of the playing group, pivotal in growing and continuing success. “Having played with this team for the past three years it was pretty easy to have some honest conversations with some of the players about the year ahead and what we hoped for as a team and their part in it as individuals,” he said. “Retaining Addison Milner and Harley Hunter were certainly the two I wanted to reach out to first. “Having a pretty close relationship with these two outside of football it was easy to get in touch with them outside of sport. “Seeing the skill set they both shared, it was essential for the club’s success to instantly secure those two.

“This year we never went out chasing any known superstars in particular. We identified the game style we wanted to play and the best team to fit that style. “I was fortunate enough to know a really silky forward from Learmonth, Tony Zelencich. He played with two of his brothers, Richard and Michael, there so we were able to capitalise on that and secure them all. “Other special mentions would be the recruitment of Ben Clay, Brett and Darren Cook, Aiden Broughton and Jayden Taggart.” Hall said Nick Chirnside had been the club’s biggest loss. Wickliffe-Lake Bolac started pre-season last November with players ‘putting a mountain of work’. “We have a great cohort of players here,” Hall said. “It makes my job easy when you have a group of guys who take instruction well but also offer suggestions for the betterment of the team. “The atmosphere this year has probably been the best I’ve ever been a part of, the culture and camaraderie on and off the field is great and that can really result in winning games. “When there’s 21 mates out there, having a good time playing for one another, the success will hopefully follow.”

Wickliffe-Lake Bolac senior coach Taylor Hall hopes to mix it with the best in 2020.

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2019 Mininera and District Football League home-and-away season again featured Tatyoon in the finals series.

League best-and-fairest runner-up David Brady will pull on the brown and gold again in 2020.

Seniors: Jarrod Blandford and Tim McDougall Reserves: Craig Wells and Tim Barr Under-16.5s: Rob Richardson and Peter Wigg

But the Hawks fell short of a play-off in the grand final, knocked out by Penshurst in the preliminary final. Despite not quite getting to the big dance, the club was happy with a solid season both on and off the field, with success shining throughout the whole club with both football and netball featuring in the finals series. In looking to the 2020 season, Tatyoon has turned to some experienced locals to take the reins of the senior team in Jarrod Blandford and Tim McDougall. Both have always been major influences for the brown and gold, both on and off the field, and with their previous playing and coaching experience their wealth of knowledge will play a massive role for the team. This especially applies for the next generation of younger players coming through, such as Archie Conboy and Will Laurie, who the club has worked hard at retaining and building up. Although the clearance list both in and out for the Hawks is pretty sparse at the moment, a key loss will be James Sutherland, who has consistently featured in the best players. He will head to Maryborough Castlemaine league to spend more time with family. Filling the void are some returning players who have been away at university or another

club for a year or two and are now heading back to the nest. Players such as Zach Louder and Tyler Cronin are returning from stints in the Wimmera league, playing with Ararat Rats. Their Rats team-mate Ryan Bates will join them. These players, who have been playing a good standard of football, will join a team already filled with class, including league best and fairest runner-up David Brady, Harrison, Rhys and Mitchell Cronin, Jack Antonio, and the ever-reliable Sean McDougall. With such a list, I’m sure Tatyoon will maintain the dominance it’s accustomed to in MDFL. Before the delayed start to the season was announced, Tatyoon’s pre-season was running along smoothly, primarily thanks to the younger brigade of players stepping up and preparing for a big season ahead. The hope that some sort of season will take place down the track is still there, however it is an unknown, not only in football but in most pursuits.

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We’ve thrown down the gauntlet and as one reader suggested, ‘opened a can of worms’ for an argument that will never be settled. But we want to know who the sports-loving community of the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians fringe thinks should be in the all-time top 20. We’ve compiled a list based on a broad brief combining a sporting person’s achievements, influence on international and national sport and culture, and how they might have stood out from the norm. But we would welcome alternative lists – perhaps of the best sporting people in the region who established their reputations at home or our fantastic all-abilities athletes who have overcome all sorts of obstacles to record amazing achievements. So far, we’ve only used the people who have readily sprung to mind from the thoughts of a relative few and that readers and listeners in our coverage area have submitted. But all involved agree – we are most likely missing plenty who should be put forward for consideration – perhaps peo-

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