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Accidental heroes RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME: Wimmera teenagers, from left, Jackson Clarke, 16, Ebony Hudd, 16, and Makeali Clarke, 18, helped rescue a diver following a spearfishing accident on Shelly Beach at Lorne. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER BY SARAH MATTHEWS

Melbourne mother plans to nominate three Wimmera teenagers for a bravery award after their ‘heroic’ actions saved her son’s life following a spearfishing accident at Lorne. Haven’s Makeali Clarke, 18, her brother Jackson, 16, and his girlfriend Ebony Hudd, 16, of Brim, were enjoying a day trip to Shelly Beach last week when they saw two men struggling against the rocks. Elwood’s Helen Van Ravenstein said her son Brayden, 26, and his cousin Brandon Ortega, were spearfishing during a visit to Lorne when they hit trouble. She said although she was still waiting to confirm some details with her son, she knew Brayden was lucky to be alive. “From what I understand the sea was

calm that day and Brayden and his cousin got out of the water on to the rocks,” she said. “A freak wave came and Brayden was knocked into the water. The gun went off and the spear pierced his body. He got himself halfway up onto the rocks and his cousin helped him. Thankfully, this lovely family came along. “If it wasn’t for the boys in particular, Brayden wouldn’t be here.” Jackson said he was the first to reach Mr Van Ravenstein. “He was stuck between the rocks and had stabbed himself with his speargun,” he said. “He couldn’t move – he was in shock and the tide was coming in.” Ebony said the five rescuers, which also included Mr Ortega and the Clarkes’ grandfather, Gary White, helped move Mr Van Ravenstein to a safer position.

“Jackson sort of dropped Brayden on top of me and I was putting pressure onto his wound. I’d never done anything like that before, I kind of just jumped into ‘mum mode’. “Jackson kept holding his hand and kept talking to him to make sure he was functioning. He asked him questions.”

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Makeali said because of the life-ordeath-nature of the incident, Mr Van Ravenstein needed to be airlifted to hospital. “The helicopter landed on the rocks on the beach,” she said. “They don’t do that often – we have been to that beach a lot and they always land at the helipad. “The other guy, Brandon, needed to call Brayden’s mum, and he used Mum’s phone, so they’ve kept in contact with us, which is pretty cool.” Jackson and Makeali’s mother,

Nichola Clarke, who was also on scene, said she was incredibly proud of the teenagers. “When they were helping Brayden from the rocks, it was extremely slippery with the seaweed and the waves crashing around them,” she said. “They battled with his weight with a water-filled wetsuit and full diving gear. The diver pulled out the spear and they all yelled, ‘No!’, but it was too late, there was blood everywhere. “The kids were covered in blood and water but they went into action. They put him on his side so he could breathe and loosened his wetsuit. Jackson took off his T-shirt and Ebony put pressure on the stab wound for 45 minutes before the paramedics arrived.” Mrs Clarke said the spear pierced three parts of Mr Van Ravenstein’s bowel along with an artery in his right leg. “He was taken to The Alfred hospital

and had three blood transfusions and two operations,” she said. “The surgeon said if it wasn’t for the young adults doing what they did, it would be a very different story. “I am so proud of these kids doing what they did and watching how well they worked together as a team, talking to Brayden the whole time and trying to keep him awake by holding his hand and willing him to live.” Mrs Van Ravenstein said her son was now in recovery. “He is in absolute agony, but he is improving, so we can’t complain,” she said. She said the teenagers deserved recognition for saving her son’s life and would look into nominating them for a bravery award. Jackson said despite the accolades, he did not consider himself a hero. “We were there at the right time, at the right place to help,” he said.

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roject leaders hope to secure funding for a $15-million Stawell interpretive and education centre in the next few months as a countdown starts to the opening of a unique underground laboratory.

Not-for-profit collaborative university fundraising group Grampians Education Foundation has engaged Key Infrastructure Australia, KIA, to scope out development of a Dark Matter Discovery Centre. The centre, proposed for Sloane Street, is designed to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – STEM – and provide students and visitors with insight into future experiments occurring in

Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory. Exploring the mysteries of ‘dark matter’ and pursuing biophysical, geoscience and medical research are primary roles of the laboratory under development at Stawell Gold Mine. The laboratory will be the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere and is considered by many in the scientific community as one of the most profound scientific projects to have occurred in Australia. KIA is working with the foundation, which has representatives from universities across Australia, to source the funding while also providing overall development assessment, consultancy, planning and design requirements. The concept has been in develop-

ment stage for two years. KIA has already secured the vacant land proposed for the centre with a long-term aim to also re-engage educational assets in the area and connect strongly with the heart of Stawell. Professor Jeremy Mould of Swinburne and Melbourne universities and foundation chair and KIA chairman and highly qualified engineer Barry Gale are overseeing the project, which also has scope for an accommodation precinct. Detailed plans for the proposed centre went on display at Stawell Town Hall at the weekend. Mr Gale said the expectation was that the Dark Matter Discovery Centre would have the potential to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to

Stawell and the broader Wimmera annually. “The idea is to establish something that has enormous appeal, not only from an important scientific and educational perspective, but is also fun and engaging for all ages,” he said. “The underground laboratory represents something very special and it is important we maximise its potential and make the most of educational opportunities. “The centre would also present a unique reason for the average person as well as students, scientists and so on from across Australia and beyond to visit Stawell. It’s exciting.” The project, with Melbourne, Western Australia, Swinburne, Adelaide, Sydney and Australian National uni-

versity endorsement, has an aim of ultimately attracting 100,000 visitors a year. Mr Gale said the project had attracted a positive and supportive response from Northern Grampians Shire Council. “They have been really helpful and recognised the obvious benefits of such a development,” he said. Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson said he welcomed the proposal. “There are plenty of value-adding elements to a variety of projects going on in the shire and this represents a big one,” he said. “And if this was to come off it would be fantastic.”

Karkana potential Horsham district community is likely to have a major say in the development and use of the Haven site of former Karkana Support Services. Uniting Wimmera is keen to hear from community institution and project leaders to identify how buildings at the Grahams Bridge Road centre, south of Horsham, could be used to meet community need. Supported employment for people living with a disability ceased at the site in November last year, following a Uniting review that deemed the centre’s aged buildings as ‘no longer fit for purpose’. Twenty-nine people, who were working in supported roles of vegetable processing and gardening at the site, have since transitioned to programs to be closer to Horsham’s central business district. The processing centre has industrial-sized benches and a coolroom, while a second building on the site has office spaces, large activity rooms, a kitchen and an indoor swimming pool. Uniting Wimmera chief executive Josh Koenig said although the site was deemed unsuitable to provide the organisation’s disability support programs, it had potential to serve some other service need. Mr Koenig said the service provider was open to working with the community to identify how the site could support the region. “This would be around consultation with the community – most of that land was donated to Wimmera Uniting Care, which is now Uniting,” he said. “It would be remiss of us to not think of the community in any decision

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making.” He said Uniting Wimmera planned to retain the land and would look to work with various stakeholders to identify a need. “We wouldn’t look to offload it because it’s an important parcel of land to us. It has meaning and history. That’s why we haven’t moved in the sale direction,” he said. “But if someone had a great program or idea that met a community need, ideally, we’d like to work collaboratively with them and support some sort of development. “At the moment we don’t have a clear plan, we’re just maintaining the property and all of our focus has shifted to relief recovery and responding to the coronavirus pandemic.” The buildings at Grahams Bridge Road were first established in 1979 as Karkana Support Services – a supported employment program that processed large quantities of produce weekly. After Karkana went into administration in 2009, Uniting took over the site and continued to build on the service. Following the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, NDIS, the agency started reviewing its support for people living with a disability. The review concluded the site had failed to ‘take the next step’ in a progressing era of disability care. Mr Koenig said it would take a great deal of work to bring the buildings up to the modern standards required for a service provider. “It’s a real old-styled building – it’s received a couple coats of paint, but that’s about all it’s received over the

OPEN TO IDEAS: Uniting Wimmera chief executive Josh Koenig believes opportunities exist for the former site of Karkana Support Services at Haven. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER years,” he said. “If it was a cleared block that was shovel-ready for development and someone came to Uniting with a really great idea and had the money to build it, we would have those discussions. “But those buildings are not habitable at the moment – we’ve got a fair bit of work before we turn it into anything.” Mr Koenig said the site had potential to relieve a service shortage such as the Wimmera’s ongoing affordable housing crisis. But he said public transport availability at Haven would be a major hurdle to make that a viable option. “At the moment there’s a lot of talk around affordable housing availabili-

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ty, but large investments are required to turn any big block like that into housing,” he said. “Because it’s on the edge of town, it’s away from essential services, so affordable housing might not be the best option. “Our people who rely on housing support also rely on public transport.” Mr Koenig said it was unlikely the site would be used for disability support services again. “Disability and NDIS services are now focused within the city centre,” he said. “Graham Bridge Road, while it served a very important purpose for many years, the NDIS is telling us it’s about connecting people living with a

disability to community and others,” he said. “Some of the supported employees have transitioned to our other programs, while others transitioned to other services such as Woodbine and into community-access work.” Uniting Wimmera is open to hearing from the public how the building can be used to meet community needs. “Anyone who would like to work collaboratively on any of our programs, not just at the Graham Bridge Road site, and has ideas about things we should be doing and areas of need that we should be addressing, we’d be open to those conversations,” Mr Koenig said. – Dylan De Jong

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High hopes for tourism comeback A

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fleeting windfall due to an ease in COVID-19 restrictions has tourism operators hopeful people will continue to support regional Victoria.

Grampians tourism destinations such as Halls Gap were brimming with life at the weekend – while other Wimmera tourism operators at Little Desert National Park, which relies on interstate travellers, were seeing a slower, but gradual restart. Accommodation providers are now anticipating a drop in visitation following the end of June-July school holidays coupled with restrictions ramping up across Melbourne suburbs. And a Grampians tourism leader has stressed an extension to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program would likely be necessary, but said a refocus on domestic travel had ‘enormous’ potential to prop up the tourism economy moving forward. This came after the State Government announced a recovery package designed to reimburse regional accommodation providers with up to $225 for every booking cancelled due to harsher lockdown measures across Melbourne’s COVID-19 ‘hot-zones’. Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park managers Josephina and Rohan McDonald were thrilled to see tourists travelling to the region again. Mrs McDonald said the family business was bouncing back after visitors cancelled all bookings for the year at the start of the pandemic. “We were hit hard and lost about $600,000 following the first lot of shutdowns,” she said. “We had no trade for the months of March, April, May and most of June, but in saying that, we are lucky because at the weekend, we were fully booked. “It has been a roller-coaster ride, but it’s been a great opportunity because Victorians are keen to explore their own back yard and I’m extremely grateful they are.” Mrs McDonald said her business was being ‘extremely’ cautious and cross-referencing bookings with postcodes to mit-

igate the risk of COVID-19. “We need to prevent COVID-19 spreading any further,” she said. “We just have to roll with it and respect our neighbours and wider community, use common sense and hopefully we can, sooner rather than later, have some kind of normality back.”

Slow start

Nhill’s Little Desert Nature Lodge husband and wife team Christa and Daniel Farinha, alongside family, are seeing a slower restart to visitation. The lodge, a key attraction between Adelaide and Melbourne, has experienced a gradual increase in visitors in recent weeks. General manger and daughter Michelle Farinha said although visitation was increasing, the business was still missing out on 50 percent of its market from South Australia. “We’ve actually been quite busy over the past two weeks – but we’re certainly not at the capacity we were at before,” she said. “Being halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, we’ve definitely noticed a loss of demographic there.” Ms Farinha said it was a ‘relief’ to see a resurgence in bookings through to the start of summer. “We’re finding we’ve got a lot of bookings for September, October and November because a lot of people are hoping there will be a bit more of a handle on everything by then,” she said. “But if we have people trying to book in from hotspot areas, in the interest of our staff as well as our community, it’s not worth the risk.” Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, tourism operators would likely rely on the continuation of government supports such as JobKeeper. “It’s very important we advocate right now for the extension of the JobKeeper funding,” he said. Mr Sleeman said Grampians Tourism would focus on the Victorian market and the region was likely to capitalise on ‘the great outdoors’ in the post-COVID-19 world.

BACK IN BUSINESS: Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park manager Josephina McDonald is thrilled to be welcoming visitors back into the region after business ceased for more than three months. Picture: DYLAN DE JONG “The report we have from Deloitte Access Economics states if the international borders stay closed there will be an additional $10-billion in the Victorian visitor economy budget of consumer spend,” he said. “Victorians typically spend more money overseas and interstate than they do in Victoria, so if we keep them here and they spend their money here it’s going to create a positive economic benefit for our region. “The greatest benefit for our region right now is our regional brand and having the great outdoors. Having a space to breathe is the major attraction for the postCOVID-19 consumer.”

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cent rate rise in line with a rate cap set by the Minister for Local Government, and is also proposing to leave its farm rate differential policy unchanged this financial year, but to introduce a three percent reduction to 50 percent of general rates in 2021-22. The council has determined there will be no increases in

waste and recycling kerbside-collection charges. No new loans during 202021 will allow the council to repay $218,000 in loans during the year, decreasing net indebtedness from $2.4-million to $2.2-million. Long-term projects carried over from last year’s budget include North Park Multipur-

pose Clubroom Development in Stawell, Lord Nelson Park upgrade in St Arnaud, and the Great Western Future Plan and associated projects. People can make submissions via the council’s website, www. ngshire.vic.gov.au, via post to PO Box 580, Stawell, 3380, or email ngshire@ngshire.vic.gov. au. Submissions close August 6.

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VALUABLE DONATION: Centre for Participation acting chief executive Robbie Millar, left, showcases the organisation’s new car, bought with a donation from Horsham Apex Club 15. Apex members Steve Thomas, centre, and Dylan Fulton were on hand to check out the car. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Centre grateful for car donation “We only get funding to deliver our services, not to upgrade cars or upgrade our facilities”

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immera residents who require transport for personal and medical appointments will benefit from a $20,000 donation to Centre for Participation.

Horsham Apex Club 15 donated the money – which was used to buy a new car – to the community volunteer, promotions and advocacy agency. Centre for Participation acting chief executive Robbie Millar welcomed the donation, which he said would primarily benefit the region’s 65 and older demographic, along with volunteer drivers. “We have a lot of people who need shopping assistance, medical transport, assistance with personal caring and stuff like that,” he said. “It’s really about having a vehicle that volunteers can use to take people to appointments and run errands.” Mr Millar said the new vehicle would often be used to take residents to medical appointments in Ballarat or throughout the Wimmera. He said medical appoint-

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ment numbers had dropped off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic but were starting to pick up again. “We can go wherever we’re needed,” he said. “We often do regular medical appointments, where we might take people down to Ballarat every fortnight for regular check-ups, for example.” Mr Millar said Centre for Participation’s Laneway café would also benefit from the donation. “The café does home-delivered meals, primarily for people who are over 65,” he said. “We have volunteers drop those meals off, a little bit like a meals-on-wheels service, but a little more mainstream.” Mr Millar said he was thrilled Horsham Apex Club had chosen to support his organisation. “We only get funding to deliver our services, not to up-

grade cars or upgrade our facilities,” he said. “We’re forever trying to look at ways to get other sponsorship and philanthropic money in to support our core services. “There are a couple of cars that actually need replacing, so we can replace those and make sure that we’ve got new vehicles for the volunteers to drive.” Horsham Apex Club, a volunteer-based community service group, regularly donates significant sums to community groups or projects. President Dylan Fulton said the club’s 17 members were pleased to support Centre for Participation and its valuable work in the community. “We raised the money from different fundraising activities, such as our B and S ball, monthly paper drives and various barbecues at events in the past two years,” he said. Mr Fulton said the club welcomed new members and encouraged people to message Apex Horsham Club 15 on Facebook for more information.

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hile we continue to wrestle with a silent and persistent microscopic adversary, we can’t help but fear another type of creeping ‘contagion’ is hovering in the background.

The only information pouring into newsrooms at the moment that comes close to matching messages about COVID-19 are messages about mental health. It stands to reason, during these awkward times and in some cases crippling circumstances, that many people would be under pressure to manage their mental health. Society’s morale as well as its people are being subject to an unseen

bludgeoning and our resilience is as much in the spotlight as anything. And making it complicated is that we’re all vastly different from each other with varying coping mechanisms, perceptions and views. Our response to tackling and meeting the challenges of mental illness needs to be just as profound as our frontline efforts in fighting the virus. It might well be that addressing this potential life destroyer, if it doesn’t already, will represent the next frontand-centre battleground. It is a fight of which many in regional communities are all too familiar and galvanises a need for appropriate and adequate services to move forward. A community push for a mental-

EDITORIAL By Dean Lawson

health crisis centre early last year, well before any hint of COVID-19, outlined in depth a desperate need for dedicated support services in the Wimmera. Horsham Rotary clubs and advocacy group Healthy Minds Horsham launched the push to establish a crisis centre in Horsham. The project involved filling ‘a seri-

Better rail option

SIR, – While it’s great that The Overland will continue to run for a few more years, it would have been a much better option for Wimmera residents if the Victorian government had used funds to install the Spanish TALGO-CAF automatic track gauge changer at Ararat. This amazing system would allow V/Line Velocity trains to also run on standard-gauge lines, meaning Ballarat-line trains could continue on to Kaniva or even Bordertown with no delay.

This simple system would allow Wimmera towns to have a daily or even twice daily train service directly to Melbourne without going via Geelong. The automatic gauge-changing system has been successfully operating in Spain for 10 years now and would be a lower cost than continuing to operate The Overland. It would also open up the possibility of rail freight to Ballarat and be a much cheaper option to changing the gauge of the Ballarat line. Why it wasn’t changed when the line was upgraded remains a testament to the mismanagement of our rail system by successive governments. Daryl Scherger Ararat

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Horsham mayor Mark Radford has thanked Wimmera people who rallied to help save The Overland passenger train. He said in a prepared statement that Horsham Rural City Council had been advocating for the service since 2018. He added Member for Lowan Emma Kealy and Member for Mallee Anne Webster had also provided support and committed funding to keep the service running for three years was good news for communities Here is his statement – I express my appreciation to our neighbouring councils and community members who took the time to write letters of support to the decision makers. The council also appreciates the support we received from the former Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne. More can be done to explore how the train could benefit the region. Wimmera communities have a great opportunity to get the most out of the service by thinking outside the square in relation to new tourism opportunities. For example, we could create three and fournight self-drive holidays with a local hire car and local accommodation which could harmonise with The Overland timetable. It is a good service, with a long history. When restrictions ease, I would encourage Wimmera residents to check it out and take a trip to Melbourne or Adelaide on The Overland. Mark Radford Horsham mayor

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Emerson: Things will change... BY DEAN LAWSON

orthern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson has joined regional leaders talking up the potential of migrants to generate socio-economic growth across the Wimmera.

Cr Emerson said a need for regional workers combined with an expectation people living in metropolitan and suburban areas would be looking for lifestyle changes represented an opportunity. He said he agreed with Wimmera Development Association executive director Chris Sounness that now was the time to consider how regional cities, towns and communities placed themselves to welcome migrants. “We, for example, have a pressing need for workers in our shire. We’re going to need to go through a process to build our workforce to meet future demand,” he said. “We agree with Mr Sounness that the time is now to consider how we might make use of opportunities that could well come our way when socio-economic circumstances return to some form of normality.” Cr Emerson said one of the few things that was certain amid all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic was that society would change. “Things will change and that will include how people think, act and consider the future. We know there are going to be people looking for lifestyle changes and we have to be ready, encouraging and welcoming if they want to come our way,” he said. “We believe more people will start migrating to rural and regional areas and Northern Grampians Shire provides plenty of reasons why they

“Things will change and that will include how people think, act and consider the future. We know there are going to be people looking for lifestyle changes and we have to be ready, encouraging and welcoming if they want to come our way” – Murray Emerson

might want to come here. If and when they do, we will be welcoming them with open arms – to ensure we can satisfy our employment needs going forward into the future and to also build on our social and cultural strengths. “Our doors are open.” Ararat mayor Jo Armstrong said she also strongly believed there was a post-COVID opportunity for the region to tap into a predicted movement of people across the country. But she added that providing adequate housing would be critical in making any migrantattraction program formula work. “In Ararat we certainly have the jobs available with employers reaching out in efforts to find skilled workers,” she said. “We’re always keen to promote industry and development. With the infrastructure we have in Ararat we could easily support more people. “We will need to work with property developers and builders to look at what land might be used to provide housing. “We need to make sure people have somewhere to comfortably live to be able to fully participate in what regional lifestyle has to offer.”

WINTER VISTA: The wide open expanses of the Wimmera provide a compelling backdrop for youngster Adele Davies and her grandfather Neville Thomas as they take in the view from Mount Arapiles. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Survival grants for sport clubs Horsham district community sporting clubs are among latest recipients of $1000 grants through the State Government’s Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package. Recipients are: Central Park Tennis Club, Dimboola Rowing Club, Kalimna Park Croquet Club, Kalkee Football Netball Club, Horsham and District Soccer Club, Horsham Calisthenics College, Horsham City Bowling Club, Homers Cricket Club, Horsham Flying Club, Horsham Football Netball Club, Horsham Rifle Club, Natimuk and District Field and Game, Natimuk Tennis Club, Noradjuha-Toolondo Cricket Club, Sunnyside Sporting Club and Wimmera Australian Football Commission. These grants are from the government’s $40-million community sport package designed to make it easier for clubs to support players and volunteers as Victorians start to train together

again and look to a return to competition. More than three-million Victorians are involved in community sport and recreation and the government is providing support to 12,000 clubs and associations across the state. The Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package has four categories: Grants of up to $350,000 for large state sporting associations; up to $200,000 for smaller state sporting associations, regional sports assemblies and academies and other state sport and recreational bodies; up to $15,000 for associations and leagues; and $1000 for individual clubs. The government is also supporting shovel-ready community sport and recreation infrastructure projects across the state, investing $68-million to stimulate jobs and economic activity as part of the new $2.7-billion Building Works package.

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immera development leader Chris Sounness has urged communities to position themselves to promote the region as a destination for migrants keen to escape the confines of metropolitan living.

Mr Sounness said he believed the growth of migrant communities was going to be essential in how well the Wimmera and southern Mallee emerged from socio-economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Research is revealing there are going to be many people from overseas or from Melbourne or other capital cities keen to get out to Australian regional areas,” he said. Mr Sounness said the region could ill-afford to underestimate the potential of migration to western Victoria in any recovery from the pandemic. “We’re presented with a unique set of circumstances and it would be foolish to ignore any development opportunities and-or potential this might present,” he said. “A movement of people into our region is going to be critical for growth and we basically need to be ready, willing and able to open the doors to welcome newcomers.” Mr Sounness said a broad understanding of the advantages that came with migrants was important. “We’re urging everyone across the Wimmera and southern Mallee to consider how they might be able to meet the needs of new people in everything from general interests and business opportunities to where they might be

– Chris Sounness

understanding are we that we need to consider that everyone is different with different motivations to making the move here? “All of these things are important in drawing up a blueprint to get more people to not only grow our region but to also barrack for this part of the world. “We need to get the message across that this is a great place to work, live and somewhere people can call home.” Mr Sounness said the key message was that as communities, people of the region had to be highly invested in the idea to help make it happen. “We have employment opportunities and want more people to enjoy the space we have,” he said. “This is much more than simply having more people – it’s about having people with different ideas, different cultures, different incentives. “With that comes renewed vibrancy and opportunities for business and growth.” Mr Sounness said there were countless examples across regional Australia of where an influx of migrants had helped stimulate economies and communities. “We only have to consider the Karen community’s positive influence on Nhill to see how this works,” he said.

WIMMERA HOME: From left, Jain Jacob and his wife Moble Baby with their children David, 13, Kezia, nine, and Evana, six. The Horsham family, originally from India, has been in Australia for two years, after spending the previous 15 years in Qatar. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER able to live – and how we can engage new ideas, cultures and motivations,” he said. “The time is right to prepare and be willing advocates, not only for our municipal leaders – but also our business and industry groups, community organisations, our sporting clubs. “For example, if you are running a

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Lara inspired to clean up her community Seeing an act of goodwill is all it took to ignite Lara Webb’s passion to clean up her community. Lara, 11, was out walking her dog with her mother, Sonia, when she came across Lyn and Peter Sudholz removing graffiti on a walk bridge in Horsham. Curious about the couple’s voluntary cleaning act, Lara proceeded to ask Mrs Sudholz about their motivation to keep their community clean. Later that day, the couple was working in their garden when Lara, alongside her mother, delivered a hand-made award in recognition of their graffiti cleaning. “When I saw Mrs Sudholz, I thought she was doing a really good deed for our community, so I wanted to give her an award to say I was grateful for what she did,” Lara said. Two days later, Mrs Sudholz received a photo from Lara’s family of Lara holding two bags of rubbish she filled on a walk around the Wimmera River.

“I want to grow up to be like Mrs Sudholz and help the community in some way, so I thought I would go and pick up rubbish,” Lara said. After seeing large amounts of rubbish displaced along the river bank, Lara’s passion to clean the environment grew deeper. She said she was motivated to continue her efforts on a regular basis. “Most weekends I’m planning to go and fill an empty bag with rubbish,” she said. “There’s a lot of plastic bags and bottles that shouldn’t be there. “The more rubbish, the less clean our environment will be.” Mrs Sudholz said it was heartening to see a young person so determined to give back to her community. “We’ve all got stewardship for that area – clearly this girl is open to that community spirit,” she said. “It’s quite special to witness those young attitudes being formed – seeing that ingenuity,

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ENVIROMENTALLY AWARE: Horsham’s Lara Webb, 11, presented an award to Lyn, pictured, and Peter Sudholz, after she came across them cleaning graffiti on a bridge. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER deciding to write out an award and hand deliver it, that’s not easy for young kids to do.” Mrs Sudholz said Lara’s leadership would make her a great role model in the region. “Graffiti is what sparked all of this, starting out as a nega-

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rambuk cultural centre at Halls Gap is set for change as authorities explore how to best manage Grampians National Park assets into the future.

Parks Victoria and a Strategic Partnership Committee of Traditional Owner corporations are exploring business-development opportunities for the iconic centre. Brambuk – the National Park and Cultural Centre, opened in 1989 as a hub for cultural learning, interpretation and indigenous training. It is home to a Parks Victoria office, park information centre and Aboriginal cultural centre. Parks Victoria has taken over as temporary centre manager while discussions designed to ‘reinvigorate’ the hub are underway. Brambuk Living Cultural Centre Co-operative had been running the centre but its lease expired on June 30. Parks Victoria regional director Jason Borg said the management change was timely considering development activities across the park. “Given the formation of a Strategic Partnership Committee of Traditional Owner corporations, and with the Grampians Peaks Trail and a new park management plan on the horizon, it is an opportune time to look at options to reinvigorate Brambuk and build new opportunities for the in-

volvement of Traditional Owner corporations,” he said. “Within a few years it is hoped the centre is fully managed by a Traditional Owner enterprise. “Until then, Parks Victoria will focus on working with Traditional Owners to position Brambuk as a place that delivers long-term benefits to the community, local businesses, Traditional Owners and the national park.” The partnership committee includes representatives from Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and Barengi Gadjin Land Council. Brambuk, unique in design and based on thousands of years of rich human influence and cultural connection, opened with considerable fanfare. It represents a functional monument and learning centre acknowledging thousands of years of Aboriginal culture throughout the region. It is also a primary tourist attraction at Halls Gap. Grampians National Park contains the densest concentration of rock-art paintings in Victoria. Parks Victoria announced plans in February to establish a fresh management approach to the centre.

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reparations for a Horsham ‘150’ celebration in February next year are underway as event organisers across the region explore projects to help communities emerge from COVID-19 restrictions.

Horsham Agricultural Society, determined to reinvigorate Wimmera events culture under ‘new normal’ circumstances, is working towards a 150km Feast event at its Maydale Reserve. The society is planning everything around a 150 theme for the underthe-stars outdoor dining and entertainment experience, with catering for 150 patrons, a 150-minute free drinks package and 150 metres of free camping. Tickets at $150 will even go on sale 150 days before the event. Critically, 150km Feast, which will overlook the Wimmera River in the reserve’s ‘back paddock’, will source ingredients and services from a 150-kilometre radius of Horsham. Four regional chefs will use the products to prepare the ‘feast’. Society executive administrator Andrea Cross said the event would be designed to fit in with guidelines resulting from this year’s COVID-19 pandemic. “Much of what we’re doing is about adapting to change while celebrating what we grow and produce in the region,” she said. “We want to be adaptive so we can continue to provide something for our people. “It will be timely to do something

OPPORTUNITY: Sharnee Lockhart from Arapiles Gourmet is excited to be involved in the 150km Feast organised by Horsham Agricultural Society. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER like this, if circumstances allow it, because we need events and activities that lift our spirits and give us something to look forward to.” The event will feature a five-course meal, live music and an auction to raise money for the society’s Maydale Reserve Improvement Project. Guests will also receive gifts.

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Mrs Cross said while the event was designed to help lift spirits, from a practical business point of view the society needed to start

looking forward. “We’ve been in a COVID-induced coma and we need to look at getting back on our feet,” she said. “As an event centre it all came to a screaming halt. We’ve had to cancel our annual show, weddings – many things and we need to catch up. We need to survive just like everyone else. We must look at what we can do, not what we can’t do. “We are acutely aware that we need society to get back on its feet and need to come out strongly when the opportunity presents itself.

“The reality is as an agricultural organisation we’re intrinsically connected to our broader community and our events reflect our culture and society. What better way to show this off than to showcase the food we grow?” Mrs Cross said the society would confirm a date for 150km Feast on the lifting of more restrictions. Research suggests event cancellations across the Wimmera and southern Mallee between March and May cost the region more than $23-million.

Parliament Prize Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging students in the region to enter a 2020 Parliament Prize competition. Ms Kealy said the annual Parliament Prize provided students with a chance to experience the parliamentary process and raise awareness of a matter that was important to them. “This year the Parliament Prize is asking students to submit a video of themselves presenting a Member’s Statement,” she said. “A Member’s Statement is an opportunity for elected members to make a brief statement in parliament on matters of interest and concern to them and the people of their electorate in no more than 90 seconds. “I regularly speak to students from our schools so I know there are a lot of students who would perform brilliantly at such a task.” Students keen to enter the competition can submit a video recording of themselves or use an animated avatar. The competition is open to Victorian primary and secondary students from years five to 12. Students can win $500 for themselves, as well as $1000 for their school. Ms Kealy said more information, including terms and conditions, was available online at www.parliament.vic.gov.au/457-educationzone/3730-the-parliament-prize.

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‘Never give up – you are loved’ “My mother raised me by herself from three years of age. She’s been in my corner and I’ve broken her so many times with all this, but she’s bulletproof, really. She’s been the best thing. She’s never given up and never will”

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rodie Cramer was celebrating what was supposed to be the happiest day of his sister’s life when he decided to end his own.

After seating guests at his sister’s wedding in November last year, Brodie had a moment of clarity while watching the ceremony unfold. “My sole focus should have been watching my sister get married, but it wasn’t,” he said. “All I could think was, after this, I am going to end my life.” Brodie, 24, has endured a long struggle with mental illness, before and after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 18. A month before his sister’s wedding, he decided to stop his medication cold turkey, kick-starting a downward spiral. He stopped playing sport, pulled away from social situations, left his then-pregnant partner and moved in with his mother at Kaniva. “I couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t work – I was useless,” he said. In January this year, Brodie overdosed on medication, had a psychotic episode and self-harmed. His mother called triple zero, saving her son’s life. Brodie was admitted to a mentalhealth service in Ballarat as an involuntary patient under the Mental Health Act. “I had no choice, I had to have compulsory treatment,” he said. “At the time I didn’t recognise I needed help. I was in psychosis. I lost touch with reality. “I tried to take my own life – I still hate myself to this day, but that’s what happened.” Fast forward six months and Brodie is back on medication, under the care of a psychiatrist and is ‘feeling the best’ he has in a long time. Last week, Brodie decided to share his mental-health battles on a Facebook blog, posting videos about his experience. His videos are honest and raw and have struck a chord with friends and strangers alike. While the blog is cathartic, it also gives Brodie an opportunity to use his experiences to help others.

“I want to reach as many people as I can by sharing my stories with people,” he said. “I want people to understand there is no stigma or shame attached to these illnesses. “My main goal is to get people to come forward and speak up, or speak out, about things – I want to try to help the suicide rate in the Wimmera decline, because it isn’t good. “I can’t quote the figures properly, but I reckon there were five or six suicides in the Wimmera in five months in 2018-19. That’s too many.” Suicide is a major public health issue, resulting in more than 3000 deaths in Australia annually. Men are three times more likely to

die by suicide than women. In 2019, community groups including Rotary clubs and Healthy Minds Horsham joined forces to advocate for a 24hour mental-health crisis centre in the Wimmera capital.

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Brodie said he would like to see a renewed push for funding to address a lack of – particularly acute – services in the region. “I wrote to Daniel Andrews two years ago about this,” he said. “He said there was funding becoming available in regional Victoria for these sorts of things, but that hasn’t happened yet. “We really need something in the

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Wimmera. At the moment, the closest place is Ballarat, but they are full a lot, so they will only take you if it is very serious. “There are a lot of people who are in between that bracket of being acute and seriously unwell and we need something here. “It needs to be funded – if they gave me the money, I’d run it myself.” Brodie, who works as a plant operator-labourer at Hindmarsh Shire Council, also has his sights set on turning his passion into a career, enrolling in a two-year online course to become a qualified mental-health clinician. “At the end of it I will be able to work in a facility, as an intake worker or a counsellor,” he said. “Ideally I’d like to work in a crisis facility because my main goal is to help people at their lowest and build them back up. And if you’re in a place like that, you’re at your lowest.” Brodie’s blog posts also share an insight into his time in psychiatric centres, from his first time as a 17-year-old to his experience in Ballarat earlier this year. “I was in there for 18 days and it was rough,” he said. “I think the best thing you can do is get private health insurance with mental-health cover as an extra. “It costs extra, but it opens up so many doors to treatment.” Brodie’s life was also shaped by saving a friend from a suicide attempt in February 2019 – ‘the scariest moment of my life’ – and the ongoing, unconditional support from his loved ones, particularly his mother, Marianne, and partner, Teagan. “My mother raised me by herself from three years of age,” he said. “She’s been in my corner and I’ve broken her so many times with all this,

but she’s bulletproof, really. She’s been the best thing. She’s never given up and never will. “Teagan is really supportive, which is good. Mental illness honestly does take its toll on family members. “They get to that point where they can’t cope any more, and they end up needing help as well.”

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Brodie and Teagan have two children, Casey, 3, and Elle, three months. “Becoming a father again has been really good for me,” Brodie said. “I’m in a really good place at the moment. I’m on medication, I’m seeing a counsellor and a psychiatrist and I do a lot of spiritual healing. “Medication doesn’t cure this stuff though, it just puts a band-aid on it. “I need to work really hard with lifestyle changes – you don’t just pop your pill in the morning and think, ‘I’m going to have a great day’, it doesn’t work like that.” Brodie wants to share his coping strategies with people who are struggling and in need of guidance. He has a captive audience. Since starting his ‘Brodie Cramer’s mental health outreach support/motivation’ Facebook page, Brodie has received more than 20 messages from people ‘who are struggling’. Once the COVID-19 threat has passed, he plans to run events and start a support group. “One of the strengths of bipolar is you’re very creative and you have a lot of ideas and drive,” Brodie said. “I always like to do things in big ways – I always have. I do everything 100 miles an hour, so it’s going to be epic. “My first goal was to get people talking and it’s working. If I can save one or two lives with this then I feel like I’ve accomplished something. “Life is a wonderful gift and it’s worth living. “Never give up – you are loved.” • People can visit www.beyondblue. org.au or www.lifeline.org.au for information and support about anxiety, depression and suicide. People in need of crisis support and suicide prevention services can call Lifeline’s 24-hour hotline on 13 11 14. If a life is in danger, people should call police on triple zero.

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This week marked the beginning of the new 2020/21 wool selling season. In welcome news to all industry participants, the market started the new season on a positive note. Strong buyer sentiment helped to push merino fleece prices higher. The individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) across the country rose by 3 to 27 cents. The only exceptions were the 16.5 and 17.0 micron MPGs in the North, which lost 6 cents and the 20.0 and 21.0 micron MPGs in the South which recorded no change. The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) gained 6 cents for the series, to close the first selling week at 1,116 cents. Due to currency movement the rise in the EMI in US dollar terms was only 2 cents. Many sellers take this opportunity to sell in the new financial year and most sellers in this sale were keen to accept the prices on offer. This was reflected in the national passed in rate, which was only 5.1%, this was well below the yearly average of the previous season of 17.0%, which was the highest figure since AWEX records began. Worth noting, the national fleece passed in rate was just over 2%. The skirting market followed a similar path to the fleece, prices generally increased by 20 to 30 cents, wool carrying less than 3.0% vegetable matter most affected. The cardings were the only sector to record overall losses for the series. General losses in locks, stains and crutchings of 10 to 20 cents, pushed the three carding indicators down by an average of 14 cents. Next week is the final sale before the annual three-week July recess. Sales revert to Tuesday/Wednesday selling, there is currently 36,712 bales available to the trade. Due to the small quantity on offer, Fremantle only requires a one-day sale, selling Wednesday. Melbourne and Sydney are in operation over both days.

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Psychological first-aid plan A

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Healthcare leaders are encouraging staff to take an online six-hour psychological first-aid training course to broaden their skills to support people with high levels of stress. The project links the Wimmera’s four health services – Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Rural Northwest Health, West Wimmera Health Service and Wimmera Health Care Group. The organisations joined forces with Wimmera Primary Care Partnership to deliver the Phoenix Australia program. Clinical psychologist Megan Dennison helped form a psychological first-aid steering group with Wimmera healthcare leaders to establish the program, open to all healthcare workers. Ms Dennison said the program was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to enable healthcare workers to support colleagues as well as the community. “This program is being delivered to acknowledge that in the broader community high levels of stress are arising due to COVID-19,” she said. “Psychological first-aid training is an entry level support that you might provide to someone who is experiencing distress that is either highly traumatic or highly stressful. “Importantly, as it is not counselling or mental-health treatment, it can help people to seek out professional mentalhealth care, often reducing some of the barriers people might have in getting the help they need.”

STEPPING UP: Wimmera Primary Care Partnership project team members, from left, Megan Dennison, Robyn Lyons, Lissy Johns, Geoff Witmitz and Krista Fischer. The team joined forces with four regional health services to deliver online psychological first-aid training. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Ms Dennison said the steering group planned to roll the program out to 250 people after running a successful pilot program that included 20 workers. “We’ve received really positive feedback from a pilot group that has just completed the online training,” she said. “We’ll be announcing a date for the full intake very soon. “What we recognised through feedback from our health services is we need to be offering this kind of training and support to anyone working in that essential healthcare environment.” Ms Dennison said the course would teach workers core skills of psychological first-aid including simple psy-

chological strategies and enable people to gain the confidence to assist and support individuals experiencing trauma. “It’s about understanding the nature of trauma and the impacts it can have on individuals, families, work teams and communities,” she said. “It helps to give those who are delivering it the skills and knowledge to help reduce initial stress and assist people to cope better in the days and weeks following a traumatic experience. “That can include things like disasters, workplace incidents or assaults.” Ms Dennison said extending the training to all workers across the region was key to improving the ability

to provide psychological care across the Wimmera’s healthcare sector. “One of the objectives is to increase that understanding. It’s a shared understanding and shared language for what’s helpful and what kind of impacts we might expect and what to look out for to help others,” she said. The course is designed for a range of frontline professionals and community volunteers such as first responders, peer supporters, crisis response team members, disaster relief providers, primary care, emergency and mental health providers, Employee Assistance Program providers, workplace managers and supervisors.

Car permit reminder Horsham Rural City Council’s community safety team has reminded residents across the municipality that they need permits before placing cars for sale on council land. The reminder comes in response to residents displaying cars for sale on prominent road reserves and nature strips without permits. It is also reflective of a Trading Activities section of the Community Local Law 3-2011 – Section 2.26 – which states that a person must not display any vehicles or goods for sale on a road or in a municipal place without a permit. Section 2.27 of the Local Law also states that a person must not leave a trailer or caravan on a road or in a municipal place for more than seven days, without a permit. The community safety team has advised both residents and companies are breaking the rules, and fines have been the result. The latest observation is in addition to reports of several heavy vehicles being parked in breach of Road Rules 200 Part 2, which states that heavy or long vehicles cannot be parked on a road in a built-up area for longer than one hour unless parking signs say that it is allowed, or the driver is picking up or setting down goods. People have noted this in Natimuk and Dimboola roads in Horsham and submitted complaints. People can find out more about access permit forms by calling the council on 5382 9777 or emailing council@hrcc.vic.gov.au.

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Clarke: Please put your hand up A

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Horsham councillor who has represented her community for almost two decades has urged people passionate about their municipalities to consider nominating for local government.

Cr Pam Clarke, who joined Horsham Rural City Council in 2002, said it was important that people believing they had something positive to offer across a four-year tenure, put their hands up for elections later this year. She said strong values and passion were basic requirements for anyone to become a local government representative. “Everything else will fall into place,” she said. With local government elections scheduled for October 24 this year, Cr Clarke will step down from Horsham Rural City Council after completing four terms. Her time on council equates to 14 years as a community advocate and representative, including stints as mayor. “I have really enjoyed most of my time on the council and would encourage people passionate about the community who want to see it progress to nominate,” she said. “It’s important we get good ethical people standing. In Horsham we’re on the precipice of great things and unless we have good people who are positive and have a community vision we won’t be able to seize opportunities.”

Forever evolving

Cr Clarke also stressed the importance of having a broad cross-section of people on councils. “It’s important that people realise they don’t have to know everything,” she said. “Councils and communities are forever evolving and that’s the way it should be. Even now, I’m still learning. “Representative diversity is really important in any council. “Local government is about bringing people with different backgrounds and different ideas together. If you don’t have different ideas around a table, you don’t have good debate. “I encourage people from all backgrounds and ethnicity and women to put up their hand. “Everyone qualifies – it’s not an issue of status or position. “It might be someone who is a labourer or an administration worker or someone at the head of a large organisation. We need people from all backgrounds.”

Cr Clarke said being a councillor opened opportunities for personal growth and leadership as well as satisfaction knowing the effort was targeted at municipal socio-economic health and vitality. “You get a good understanding of what makes communities tick and, for example, the importance of volunteers, and how local government has to work within State Government frameworks,” she said. “I’m a much different person now than I was when I joined the council in 2002.”

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Four-year commitment

Cr Clarke said people considering nominating should be aware they were making a four-year commitment, which would require developing a broad understanding of many issues. She said a potential pitfall was people wanting to join a council based on a single-issue platform. “You learn very quickly that having a willingness to have broad overview as part of the community commitment is fundamental,” she said. “Otherwise the risk of quickly becoming disillusioned is high and it just won’t work. “There is a requirement now for prospective nominees to do some training of which people shouldn’t at all be frightened. It simply outlines a need to understand the role. “And while it does require a high level of commitment, things have changed in local government in the nearly 18 years since I became a councillor – when expectation was for councillors to each be on 10 to 15 community committees as well as performing their council duties. “The process is very modern now and there is an understanding that people also have other lives and commitments.” The make-up of Horsham Rural City Council is likely to change dramatically after the elections, with some councillors having announced or considering plans to step down.

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The service has relied on the same machine for more than 20 years and is in desperate need of an upgrade to efficiently prepare patients for eye surgeries. With help from Nhill Lions Club, the health service is asking residents to donate money to help raise $70,000 to buy an IOLMaster 700 – a precision tool that measures eye specifications in a fraction of the time as the old machine. To raise awareness for the cause, the health service is running a photography competition to complement the theme, ‘See How We Can Help You See’. Chief executive Ritchie Dodds has also made a commitment to run a 42-kilometre marathon between Nhill and Jeparit. Mr Dodds said the new machine would help meet the demand of an ageing community in Nhill and district. “We’re an ageing community, so eyesight is even more of an issue. It’s crucial that we keep this service,” he said. “When you have an ageing population it is great for people to come in with eye issues and come out from surgery and be able to see again. “We’ve raised $25,000 already and we’re going to run the campaign for another month or two.”

Adelaide-based visiting eye specialist Dr Mark Chehade performs between 24 and 30 cataract surgeries each month and is the only ophthalmologist servicing the area. Mr Dodds said the majority of Dr Chehade’s work was replacing cataracts in people’s lenses and injections to prevent macular degeneration, which if left untreated, can seriously affect eyesight. Mr Dodds said the new equipment would enable Dr Chehade to work far more efficiently. “We have an excellent eye surgeon and we want to keep him coming, but part of that is ensuring we have the right equipment,” he said. “The new machine takes about 45 seconds an eye to measure, whereas the old one takes 15 minutes per eye and is more uncomfortable to the patient.” Mr Dodds said the new machine would help to reduce both waiting times for patients and their need to travel to larger regional hospitals to receive the same service. “Every person we care for is one less that has to go on another waiting list – the waiting list can be between six and 12 months for patients to get this service elsewhere,” he said. “It’s so important so people do not have to wait longer, and they don’t have to travel to places like Ballarat as it can be provided here monthly at Nhill.” Donations can be made to www. bpoint.com.au/pay/WestWimmeraHealthService.

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Wimmera farmer is confident Europe’s boycott on an insecticide used to grow Australian canola will only make farmers’ growing techniques more versatile. European canola buyers have ordered Australian farmers to stop using omethoate on their crops if they wish to continue exporting into their market. Farmers say omethoate, a chemical used to kill red-legged earth mites, is particularly useful in establishing a canola crop. The chemical, commercially known as Le-Mat, is legal and approved by Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, APVMA. Horsham farmer Tim Rethus said he believed Europe’s move to phase the insecticide out of its market would be challenging for farmers. “Canola is very susceptible to everything when it’s small, but once it is established it’s pretty much indestructible,” he said. “Nurturing it at the small stage is the really tricky part.” But Mr Rethus said farmers should rise to the challenge. “Europeans are obviously concerned about it – this just means if you’ve got a bag of tools, you’ve taken one of your spanners out,” he said. “There is the whole point of ‘can we not use chemicals?’ and of course we can – you can do it with careful management and farmers can do it with modern, advanced farming techniques.” The European Union is Australia’s major export market for the crop, ac-

CHANGING MARKET: Horsham’s Tim Rethus believes farmers need to adapt to market changes to help Australia gain an edge over its competitors. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

counting for about 60 percent of total canola exports in 2019-20. European buyers also prefer non-genetically modified canola, of which Australian growers largely conform. This gives Australian producers an edge over their greatest competitor, Canada, which grows solely GM canola. Mr Rethus said if farmers continued to adapt it would help Australia secure a place in the market over its competitors. “If we can overcome it, it creates a niche, because if farmers in other countries can’t do it and we can, that will lock us into the European market even stronger,” he said.

“Rather than looking at it like we need to prevent all these things being lost, we should be behaving as the leading farmers we are – Australia is recognised worldwide for having some of the smartest and most innovative farmers. “Farmers are already trying to use less chemicals. If scientists can continue to come up with more research about using less insecticides, farmers will jump on that quite quickly.” Victorian Farmers Federation Horsham branch president Graeme Maher is continually trying to work out ways to use less chemical. But he said market pressure was making it more challenging for farm-

ers who were already contending with the unpredictable nature of the agricultural industry. “I am personally trying to work out a way not to use chemicals, but this just adds more pressure to farmers. We work within the rules to try to do as best a job as we can,” he said. “The message is clear – they want us to use less and less chemicals. “European Union is notorious for banning chemicals, they already banned glyphosates and don’t accept genetically modified canola. “You can’t use glyphosates and now they’re trying to get rid of insecticides, they’re using that as a way to disrupt the whole process.”

Victorian farmer leaders are encouraging primary producers to be aware of new workplace manslaughter laws. Victorian Farmers Federation president David Jochinke said the organisation maintained its original view the legislation should apply equally to everyone in the workplace. He said the organisation would help educate farmers with knowledge to comply with new laws and achieve the best safety outcomes. Mr Jochinke said new manslaughter laws carried a maximum penalty of up to 20 years jail for individuals and fines up to $16.5-million dollars for duty holders. “We’re disappointed the government chose to ignore our calls for the law to provide adequate protections for family business,” he said. “Despite our recommendations falling on deaf ears, the VFF will continue to work with Victorian farmers to minimise risk and educate workers on the best possible safety standards in the agricultural sector.” Mr Jochinke said the VFF had a range of resources available to farmers to ensure their farms were safe. “The VFF offers several health and safety services such as individual farm safety assistance, group farm safety walks and a dedicated workplace relations team to ensure farmers are across and understand the workplace safety regulations,” he said. “We remain committed to improving workplace standards across rural and regional Victoria, and will continue to work with industry, government and key stakeholders to ensure employees and families remain safe.” Mr Jochinke said farmers could call the VFF on 1300 882 833 or visit the WorkSafe website, www.work safe.vic.gov.au for information.

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unicipal leaders are overseeing plans for the final stages of a Dimboola civic precinct project.

Hindmarsh Shire Council is anticipating completion of a new Dimboola Library and council customer service centre and public amenities by the end of this month. The next stages of the project will include landscaping a former car-park area and the refurbishment of the service centre. Refurbishment of the 1860s building will include demolition of the public toilets and establishment of a landscaped courtyard for use by the public and library patrons. Landscaping of the former car-park area will form part of a Dimboola visitor node of Wimmera River Discovery Trail and will incorporate the establishment of lawn open-space areas, construction of pathways, planting of appropriate trees, shrubs, plants and grass and installation of seating and picnic tables. The project also includes establishing interpretive signs acknowledging Dimboola’s indigenous history and culture, environmental and historical assets and events. Hindmarsh mayor Rob Gersch said the development represented one of the most exciting projects he had seen in Dimboola. “The landscaping that will be carried out in the former car-park area will provide a very user-friendly and welcoming space between Lloyd Street and the creek and river environs at the rear of the new library,” he said. “Because the verandah and deck of the library will have direct access to the lawn

PEDAL POWER: Keen croquet players Marg Pope, left, and June Werner regularly jump on their bikes and head to Horsham Croquet Club to play. The pair has been riding to the club for a few years and is back enjoying the sport after the latest easing of restrictions. Both make the most of cycling opportunities to increase their levels of exercise. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

and landscaped gardens, this space will become a very versatile asset that will be able to be used for library and community events such as on Australia Day. “We are pleased to release the final draft landscape plan for the Wimmera River Discovery Trail – Dimboola Visitor Node and when the plan is finalised we hope to go out to tender within the next month or so to have works carried out.” The council will place the landscape plan in the window of the existing building, on its website and in regional newspapers.

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Grants from various funding programs in partnership with the council have allowed capital works to go ahead. The State Government’s Living Libraries Program has funded the new Dimboola Library and the Federal Government Community Development Grants Program has provided money to establish the Dimboola Community Civic Hub and refurbish the existing building. Federal and state governments are jointly funding the Wimmera River Discovery Trail. “I am really looking forward to the culmination of the Dimboola community and civic precinct project,” Cr Gersch said. “It provides an example of how a longterm vision can be achieved by linking a range of projects with different funding sources and I am positive it will become a very popular facility for residents of and visitors to Dimboola in the future.”

Climbing access for Summerday Valley Parks Victoria will continue to allow licensed tour operators offering rock climbing and abseiling conditional access to Summerday Valley in Grampians National Park. A new agreement includes a voluntary code of conduct designed to help tour operators and their customers better recognise, protect and respect the area’s Aboriginal cultural heritage. With the support of Traditional Owners, authorities provided conditional access for the tour groups to operate in Summerday Valley, an area protected because of its natural and cultural values. Under the new arrangements, tour operators are now also required to hold a Cultural Heritage Permit, which sets out requirements for them to operate in the area.

While operating in Summerday Valley, other licence conditions include defined operating locations; compulsory completion of an Aboriginal cultural heritage induction program; education for operators and their tour groups; identification for tour guides and their customers; use of a booking system to manage and monitor access; and reporting of visitor data to help with planning and review. The new licences provide access to operate in Summerday Valley until a new management plan for the Grampians landscape is finalised or June 30, 2021, whichever is first. Non-impact climbing is permitted in more than two thirds of the park outside Special Protection Areas. The Grampians, also known as

Gariwerd, is home to the largest number of known significant and ancient Aboriginal rock art sites in southern Australia, some dating back more than 20,000 years. There are about 200 rock-art sites recorded in Grampians National Park, many of which are under rock overhangs. Parks Victoria western Victoria regional director Jason Borg said Grampians National Park contained precious environmental and cultural values that society had a responsibility to protect. “People visiting the park and wishing to climb can do so respectfully by staying out of Special Protection Areas or taking a tour with an appropriately qualified and approved licensed tour operator,” he said.

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Trial market an ‘amazing’ success

aven Market organisers will look to next month’s event after an ‘amazing’ return at the weekend.

The market has been out of action since March because of restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Organiser Sue Exell praised the actions of patrons on Saturday, who made use of available hand sanitiser and practised social distancing. “People really seemed to be keeping their distance, which was great,” she said. “The committee did a great job of sanitising everything, wiping down tables, chairs and handrails and we put up a few barriers to try to keep people moving. “We have also been working closely with the Horsham council to work out how many people we could have in certain areas.” Mrs Exell said she received overwhelmingly positive feedback from stallholders. “We had 27 stalls, so it was a smaller market, but it was a quality one,” she said.

“The stallholders were pretty excited and some told me they had their best market ever. We also had some new stallholders, which was great to see.” Mrs Exell said the event acted as a social outing, one of few allowed under current government restrictions. “It was really good to see people who are usually involved in footy, netball or bowls who are usually unable to attend, have

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an opportunity to come along,” she said. “It was nice to see some different faces and there was a real social atmosphere. It was just great to see people have a chance to be out and about, having a cuppa and a chat.” The Haven Market is the first Wimmera market up and running again following bans on mass gatherings in March. The next Haven Market will

be at Haven Recreation Reserve on August 1. “We’d just like to thank everyone who did the right thing – it really helped our committee,” Mrs Exell said. “We will now work towards our next market, although we understand a lot will depend on how things are going in Victoria and any updated restrictions.” – Sarah Matthews

OUT AND ABOUT: Organisers of Saturday’s Haven Market have praised the community for adhering to COVID-19 regulations. Pictured enjoying the first market in four months are, clockwise from top left: Marie-Claude Gagne and Eva Macumber; Matthew Rohrsheim selling his veggies; Ellie, Josie and Lola Kerr; Sophie Ingoldsby and her daughter Sienna Jenkinson with their new chicken; and centre, Zara Barlow-McCallum, Sonja Barlow, Sofia Barlow-McCallum and Luke McCallum. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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hanges to the state’s firefighting services has Member for Lowan Emma Kealy worried and alarmed.

Ms Kealy said she believed the State Government was ‘breaking the hearts and backs of stalwart firefighting volunteers as it rammed through divisive changes’. She made the comments before confirming that if the Nationals were government they would legislate to rebuild and restore the Country Fire Authority as an independent, volunteer-based autonomous fire service. She said the Nationals had also promised to establish a volunteer commissioner to independently hear and arbitrate on disputes. “Premier Daniel Andrews is tearing the CFA apart,” she said. “Labor has paved the way for Peter Marshall and the United Firefighters Union to take over the CFA. “The union effectively has control of the CFA. A panel dominated by UFU members is responsible for appointing Fire Rescue Victoria staff to run the CFA, sidelining the CFA’s chief fire officer and silencing volunteers.

“Volunteers are gutted by Labor’s betrayal but I want the men and women who selflessly serve our communities through the CFA to know that we value them and we value their work.” Ms Kealy said Labor was treating volunteers ‘like dirt under their shoes’. “If the Nationals are elected in 2022, that will change. If the Nationals are in government, we will work with volunteers and brigades across the state to rebuild and restore the CFA,” she said. “This will include repealing provisions of Labor’s disastrous legislation which undermines the capacity of the CFA to function as an independent, autonomous fire service and enshrining in law the power for the CFA to select, recruit and manage its own staff. “We will also ensure that CFA staff wear the CFA uniform and we will require the CFA board to sign up to the Volunteers’ Charter, which was legislated in 2012. The charter was designed to protect the rights of volunteers, but the board is not bound by it and the experience of the past five years has shown that this government just sacks anyone who gets in their way.”

Defibrillator donation for Ararat centre East Grampians Health Service has bought a defibrillator for its Patricia Hinchey Centre for aged care with help from a U3A Ararat donation. U3A Ararat donated $600 to the Patricia Hinchey Centre and $1000 to Ararat’s Marian College for student scholarships. The group generated the

money with a fashion parade last year showcasing vintage and rare outfits from the past, titled ‘Threads’ and modelled by Marian College students. The showcase also featured a digital and static display from the Lady Grimwade Collection from Ararat Gallery’s permanent collection. East Grampians Health Ser-

vice chief executive Andrew Freeman said the service was grateful for the generosity of U3A Ararat members. “Defibrillators are vital for the quick response to people suffering a cardiac arrest and to have one installed at the Patricia Hinchey Centre will be important for the safety of our consumers,” he said.

DOORS OPEN: Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre board members, from left, John Deckert, Len Creek and Trevor Borgelt prepare for Saturday’s reopening of the centre.

Aviation centre reopens Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre has reopened to the public. The centre, which features historic aircraft, displays and information based on Nhill’s long association with aviation at Nhill aerodrome, opened on Saturday. President Rob Lynch said a centre committee was looking forward to again welcoming visitors. “We will make sure hygiene and social-distancing restrictions are in place,” he said. Mr Lynch said volunteers had been steadily working during a three-month break to keep the heritage centre and surrounding grounds in top condition. He said visitors were already taking advantage of a free RV camping area at the aerodrome, and viewing a memorial walk. “A new feature at the heritage centre is the restored Avro Anson, newly painted in cam-

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Protection ‘crucial’ for generations BY DYLAN DE JONG

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immera Traditional Owner leaders believe a protection order placed on Taylor’s Rock at Mount Arapiles will help preserve a culturally significant site for future generations.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Gabrielle Williams approved a three-month Interim Protection Declaration for a rock art site recorded as Dyurrite 1 at Mount Arapiles. Barengi Gadjin Land Council, which represents Wimmera’s Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk Traditional Owners, hopes the protection order will help the group preserve culturally significant sites. Barengi Gadjin Land Council, BGLC, on-country operations manager Stuart Harradine said the council worked with Parks Victoria and Aboriginal Victoria to ensure the newly re-identified site had strong protection measures in place while consideration for the ongoing management of values took place. “The Wotjobaluk Traditional Owners have deep physical, spiritual and cultural connections to Dyurrite – Mount Arapiles – extending back tens of thousands of years,” he said. “It is also the site of one of the last organised strongholds for the Aboriginal resistance during the European invasion period.” Mr Harradine said it was critical the land council protected culturally significant sites that were at risk of being damaged due to recreational climbing. “Unfortunately, there is evidence that activities such as rock climbing can and does

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NO ACCESS: A three-month Interim Protection Declaration is in place for Taylor’s Rock at Mount Arapiles. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER impact on cultural values, and in fact the Dyurrite 1 rock art site itself has had direct impact from climbing, which is why the declaration has been approved,” he said. “The importance of this place to Wotjobaluk Traditional Owners is not always fully appreciated by non-Aboriginal people and is often overlooked in favour of recreational and other values. “It is important this perception changes, and that management of Aboriginal cultural landscapes such as Dyurrite changes to reflect this. “We won’t be taking risks when it comes to protecting many thousands of years of our heritage.” Mr Harradine said BGLC recognised the area was a popular location for recreational activities. But he said BGLC believed claims made that the declaration would drastically affect the economy of nearby towns, such as Natimuk, was

an unnecessary overreaction, and sees any current and future downturns of tourism as a direct effect of ongoing COVID-19 lockdown measures. “The interim protection of Taylor’s Rock affects only 35 climbing routes out of an estimated 3000 routes across the Dyurrite cultural landscape,” he said. “The interim closure of such a small number of climbs means there would be no reason for a significant downturn in recreational user numbers due to the Interim Protection Declaration alone.”

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Mr Harradine said there was an increasing number of rock climbers who recognised the effects of inappropriate activities on cultural values and supported the actions of the group. “We, the Wotjobaluk Traditional Owners and BGLC are keen to foster mutually respectful relationships with rec-

reational users through groups like the Natimuk-based Grampians Wimmera Reconciliation Network,” he said. “Their members have been very supportive of our efforts and have provided an alternative for those who see the negative reactions from some user groups as not representative of their views.” Mr Harradine said he understood the minister provided Parks Victoria’s Climbing Groups Round Table with an extended 28-day consultation period and interested parties were invited to make submissions for the application of the declaration. He said he believed the consultation process was more than sufficient. “Any claim that no consultation took place with stakeholders is simply false, and it is irresponsible and harmful to be publicly spreading falsehoods in the Wimmera communities about this,” he said.

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1. What iconic Australian bird, Antigone rubicunda, some of which call wetland areas of our region’s south-east home, has also in the past been called the native companion? 2. True or false? Many in the world of ornithology consider Australian cockatoos, common in the Wimmera, special because they are ‘living fossils’. This is because unlike relatively ‘modern’ birds, they are an ‘old world’ bird family with common ancestry dating back more than 90-million years?

4. Bariatric surgery targets what primary condition?

7. We humans are heterotrophs. What does this mean?

5. There has been plenty of discussion about and activities surrounding drive-in cinemas and concerts of late. What was the name of the Horsham drive-in on Kalkee Road, which opened in 1959 and closed in 1990?

8. Barengi Gadjin Land Council, which represents Wotjobaluk interests in much of the Wimmera-Mallee, has a name sourced from an Aboriginal term for what?

6. What is chitin? A. Fibrous substance in the exoskeleton of arthropods such as yabbies. B. Colloquial term for the dung of Madagascan lemurs. C. The term for the communication sonar-based dialogue 3. What major day-to-day of micro bats. D. A type of worldwide phenomenon oc- algal growth that forms on curs about every 12 and a half the constantly wet rock face hours? behind Australian waterfalls.

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Ararat principal to push potential

Rail project key in economic recovery Agricultural leaders believe a restart to the controversial Murray Basin Rail Project is a ‘critical’ opportunity to fill a rural job void created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Victorian Farmers Federation continues to pressure the Victorian and Federal governments to again pick up work on the project, which ran out of funding in late 2018. The project promised to standardise more than 1000 kilometres of western Victoria’s key rail freight network, increasing train load capacity and overall travel speed to maximise transport efficiencies. Grains Group president Ashley Fraser said Grattan Institute data highlighted high job

rarat College’s new principal Ellie McDougall will spearhead a school philosophy to empower students to ‘exceed their potential’.

Mrs McDougall, who will take on the role from the start of the third school term on July 13, said helping and preparing students pursue individual pathways or careers was at the core of the school’s vision. “My aim is for the school to further develop capacity through excellence in teaching and learning so all students can leave the school with the pathway or career of their choosing,” she said. “It is about empowering students while supporting and developing their mental and emotional wellbeing – teaching them how to behave in a respectful way to have a positive influence on community inside and outside of school.” Mrs McDougall, who has been acting principal for almost 15 months, replaces Geoff Sawyer who has retired. She is the first female principal in the school’s history. Mrs McDougall started her teaching career at Ararat College in 2009 and then worked with the Department of Education Wimmera office, gaining valuable insight into the education system and industry while rubbing shoulders with principals and departmental staff. She then returned to the college and strengthened by a high level of trust from Mr Sawyer, stepped into the acting position. “Geoff gave me the freedom to make changes while in the acting role and this enabled me to start the work I wanted to do straight away,” she said. “I’m extremely proud of and have a strong connection to the school. I grew up in Ararat and live here with my family. We’re all very driven

Ararat College principal Ellie McDougall to provide the best education for students that come through the school.” Mrs McDougall said Ararat College was strongly moving forward with ‘plenty happening’. “We’ve had a really good 12 to 15 months. Last year we opened the new farm-campus building and have re-established our farm site. There is a lot happening,” she said. Acting assistant principal Emma Henry said Ms McDougall’s appointment and direction was a positive move for the school and students. “We look forward to the future under Ellie’s guidance and a continuation of the positive influence she has already established,” she said.

Artists wanted for logo design A Grampians LGBTIQ advocacy group is calling out for artists and designers to help design a standout logo for their organisation. Grampians Regional LGBTIQ Network is behind a logo design competition and is asking artists to submit their best designs. Grampians Pyrenees Primary Care Partnership and network convener Jo Richie said the group needed a colourful design that would help it become more identifiable. “The network has been going since 2017 – a while without a logo,” she said. “We need a logo that will help people identify and bring attention to who we are. We want something that makes us more recognisable when we promote activities or put on events. “We need something positive and inclusive, most importantly, something that includes the rainbow theme as the accepted colours of the LGBTIQ community. “It would be good to represent our local topography of the Grampians as well.

“Anyone who is interested in art, drawing and design, we’d love to hear from. We’re looking for an electronic version to be able to upload it to a website.” Ms Richie said she hoped a logo would help the network to continue to grow. “We have more than 40 people in our network, that includes service providers, allies for the LGBTIQ community, and there’s also community members involved in the group,” she said. “There’s an increasing awareness that the LGBTIQ community is a minority community and they have needs and requirements about feeling safe around the services they use.” The competition closes on July 31. Network leaders will select the best four entries, which will be put to a public vote from August 10 to August 14. The winner will have the design with the most votes and will receive a $350 Woolworths gift card. People seeking more information can email Ms Richie at jo.richie@gppcp. org.au or call 5352 6225.

losses throughout rural Victoria and the Mallee electorate during the pandemic. He said he believed reigniting the project would not only boost rural jobs, but also help position agriculture to lead the economic recovery. “Rural Victoria is crying out for major infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy and provide much needed local jobs. This is a nation-building project and a no-brainer to give the green light,” he said. “This project is also key to unlocking the agricultural potential and prosperity of northwest Victoria and Sunraysia and will help lead the nation’s economic recovery.” Mr Fraser said the VFF was

promised the standardisation of the Sea Lake and Manangatang lines in 2014 and is deeply concerned about the potential effects for farmers and industry in the region if the works were not completed. “We supported the project as it was slated in 2014 and we support it today, but that support is for the full project as promised,” he said. “The Murray Basin Rail Project was always about growing capacity, improving efficiency and providing better access from Victoria’s key grain and horticulture growing regions to major ports. “We must not lose sight of this and now is the time to do the job properly.”

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heaper vehicle servicing and an extensive site upgrade are among top priorities for Stawell Toyota’s new owners.

Hamilton’s Taylor Motors dynasty bought the business from Horsham Motor Co and took over the reins last week. Adam Taylor, who operates Taylor Motors in partnership with his father, Ian, and sister, Renee Ferguson, said he was excited to widen his family’s business footprint. “When Stawell Toyota came on the market, we thought it was a great opportunity – we’re always looking to expand our business,” he said. “We took over on July 1. After five months of negotiations we had two weeks to move in, so it all happened quite quickly in the end. “The staff have been terrific and everyone seems happy so far. All bar one has stayed on and we have people who have been here for 30 years. “That is quite similar to our staff in Hamilton. We pride ourselves on having a low staff turnover.” Mr Taylor said he hoped to bring his family’s core values to the Stawell operation. “Taylor Motors is a third-generation owned-and-operated multi-franchise business,” he said. “My grandfather started the business and we have operated in the Hamilton area for 60 years. “Taylor Motors is built on strong community values and building strong and honest relationships with our staff and guests.” The Stawell dealership will no longer have a Kia franchise.

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FAMILY FOCUS: Taylor Motors’ siblings Adam Taylor and Renee Ferguson have taken over the reins at Stawell Toyota. The new owners have big plans for the site. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Mr Taylor said he was looking to undertake a major overhaul of the Stawell site, including upgrading the showroom, workshop, signs and yard. He said the dealership, at 72-76 Longfield Street, was in a great physical position. “It has great frontage on the Western Highway, but it’s a bit dated,” he said. “It needs a freshen up to make it a bit more modern. The workshop also needs an overhaul.” Mr Taylor said the upgrade would

include adding state-of-the-art equipment to ensure an efficient and professional workshop. “We will also be undergoing several major changes in the service department,” he said. “We will be significantly reducing our labour rates and trade rates to make services more affordable. “We service all makes and models of vehicle.” Mr Taylor said planning for the upgrade was already underway.

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“We hope to have our plans done up by the end of the year and we hope to have the work completed by the end of next year,” he said. Mr Taylor said although there was plenty of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, he was pleased to push ahead with the sale. “Obviously the pandemic threw a few curveballs for the industry, but I am confident things will be okay,” he said. He said the automotive sales indus-

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try had benefitted from the Federal Government’s $150,000 instant asset write-off scheme, which provided a boost in sales of both new and used vehicles. “We are stepping off a record month in volume of sales last month, particularly for Toyota,” Mr Taylor said. “Stawell is similar to Hamilton, as agriculture plays a significant part in the region’s economy. “Primary producers seem to be having a good time at the moment and that flows on to other businesses.” Mr Taylor said he welcomed feedback about the business from customers or the wider community. He said Stawell Toyota was keen to be involved in the community and encouraged community group or notfor-profit leaders to reach out about projects they were seeking support for. Mr Taylor said he planned to become a familiar face in Stawell. “I’m currently looking for a rental in Stawell or Halls Gap. They are proving hard to come by, which I guess is a good sign for a town because it means there is a lot happening,” he said. “It’s been a busy few weeks and we’re still trying to find our feet, but it’s a very exciting time for us and the Stawell community.”

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indmarsh Shire Council has welcomed a State Government three-year financial commitment to maintain The Overland interstate rail service.

Mayor Rob Gersch said the council believed continuation of the service, which had been far from secure until last week, would help meet community socio-economic needs in the shire. “We are very excited by the announcement of continued funding for this important service,” he said. “Many of our residents use this service to travel to appointments and visit family in Melbourne and Adelaide.”

Victorian Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll announced last week the State Government would enter into a new three-year agreement to fund the historic passenger-rail service, in operation since 1887. The twice-weekly Adelaide-Melbourne service includes stops in Nhill, Dimboola, Horsham, Stawell and Ararat. Had the government followed a Southern Australian government example and walked away from funding the train, the Wimmera and southern Mallee would have been left without passenger-rail services. Many elderly or people with dis-

abilities unable or unwilling to travel to Melbourne or Adelaide by bus and without other road-travel options, would have been stranded.

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Cr Gersch said apart from regional residents simply being able to continue to travel comfortably on public transport, the retention of the service presented fresh regional-visitor potential. “We see opportunity for increased visitors to our shire now that overseas travel has been ruled out in the immediate future,” he said. “Hindmarsh has a lot of natural at-

tractions and we will be encouraging people from Melbourne and Adelaide to hop on the train and visit our beautiful part of Victoria.” Cr Gersch congratulated and thanked people who had worked hard supporting and advocating to keep the service running. “I particularly thank community members who have worked tirelessly on this project,” he said. The three-year commitment has provided passenger-rail advocates across the region a chance to regroup in their long-term campaign to resurrect domestic rail services west of Ararat. The Overland, while providing an

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Grants open Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Community Grant applications have opened. Ararat chief executive Tim Harrison said the program, administered by Ararat Rural City Council, provided $5000 grants for smaller projects and $10,000 grants for larger projects, with matching funding. Total grant money available this year is $65,000. The program, open to community organisations within Ararat, Northern Grampians and Pyrenees municipalities, closes on July 31. Ararat Wind Farm site supervisor James Coburn said the fund provided financial support to promote community, social and environmentally sustainability projects and was part of the wind farm’s community investment program. Officials will announce successful applicants in late August. Application forms and an information sheet are available on Ararat Rural City Council’s website, www. ararat.vic.gov.au or customer service centre in Ararat.

Phone boost People living and travelling through Lexton will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. A new Optus mobile-phone base station is set to improve phone service in the area. Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said he was pleased residents and businesses in the area would now have better service in more locations. “My constituents have raised the issue of poor service around Lexton and I’m pleased to be part of a government that is listening and delivering,” he said.

alternative option for far western Victorians, remains a ‘tourism experience’ train. Many lobbyists, while supportive of the train, argue it falls well short of offering an appropriate day-to-day public-transport service. A popular call is for the government to pave the way for a regular Wimmera return-sprinter service that could connect to Ararat, the furthest west extension of V-Line passenger-rail services from Melbourne. The Overland, running on a national and different rail gauge to V-Line trains, diverts to Geelong’s North Shore before reaching Melbourne.

IN THE PINK: Ararat College’s Donna Alavert is pictured with new hair style and pink ‘onesie’ after raising money for breast-cancer research. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Donna meeting pink milestones Ararat College laboratory assistant Donna Alavert has had to keep rising to the challenge in her efforts to raise money for breast-cancer research. Ms Alavert, who went ‘pink’ for June with a goal of raising $500, quickly exceeded her original target and has had to set new milestone incentives. After wearing pink, dying her hair and shaving her head for the

cause, she has now raised more than $2000. “I decided I would go pink for June because I know a lot of people who have had breast cancer or family members with breast cancer,” she said. “Originally, I said if I raised $500, I would wear either a tutu or onesie to work. I also dyed my hair. “I raised the $500 and well above

it and I thought ‘how could I get the incentive to get more?’ “So, I said to myself if I raise $1500, I’ll shave my head. “I raised $1500 and shaved it to a number three, so I’ve gone through three stages. “And no, I’m not going bald-bald. It’s a little bit cold and I can feel every follicle when I’m outside.”

Bridges and culverts on two major Wimmera roads will be subject to major upgrade works as part of a $10-million State Government regional Building Works package. Crews will target Stawell-Warracknabeal Road near Lubeck and Natimuk-Frances Road near Gymbowen to boost durability and help prevent the need for future weight restrictions on the routes frequently used by primary producers. The money will cover improvements ranging from full bridge replacements and foundation strengthening to drainage repairs and road-surface works. It is also designed to create and support jobs ‘on the ground and in the supply chain’. The package is part of a $124-million State Government investment to fix roads and help communities via fast-tracked upgrade projects to create or support almost 300 regional Victorian jobs. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said all projects would comply with a ‘local jobs first’ policy, ensuring communities hit hardest by the effects of COVID-19 would benefit from the additional investment. “We’re getting on with these projects to strengthen bridges in western Victoria, help Victorian workers and keep the economy moving,” he said. “Whether it’s workers on the ground or in the supply chain – we’re upgrading these bridges to support jobs and help rural industry get their goods where they need to go.” Labor Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said the projects would help keep people in jobs and ensure primary producers could rely on these roads now and for years to come.

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Hyundai Motor Company Australia, HMCA, will launch the Palisade by the end of this year after successfully winning the case for right-hand-drive production of the large SUV, and has been working for years on bringing a suitable utility to Australia to compete in the all-important pick-up segment. While GoAuto understands a ute with a ladder-frame chassis that lines up directly against the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger is still on the agenda for release by about 2023, a production version of the more recreational monocoque-chassis Santa Cruz concept – believed to be based on the Santa Fe and the closely related Palisade – is also still a chance for this market.

Speaking to GoAuto at a future-model briefing in Sydney, HMCA chief operating officer John Kett steadfastly refused to discuss the company’s pickup plans, but conceded that convincing its South Korean parent to invest in other niche, and often Americantargeted, models for our market would be easier if Palisade became a sales hit here. “With Palisade volumes, we’re not about to take the market by storm, so we’re not relying on it to drive the scale of our business,” he said. “But I think it will play an incredible role for us just to extend the pricepoint offering with Hyundai with what is a relatively unique product for us. We’re quite excited about it. “And if we can make that work, then it gives us a lot more confidence around other product programs that we are in the pitching for that we haven’t revealed. “So as long as we can generate some

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

DONALD

RAINBOW

42 Hammill St – This stunning home will tick all the boxes for everybody in the family. Featuring 3 dbl bedrooms all with BIR’s & main with ensuite, an office, 2 living areas including a huge lounge with wood heater & split system, spacious well appointed modern kitchen with heaps of bench space & cupboards. 2 split system A/C’s & evaporative cooling to beat the summer heat. Outside you’ll be amazed to find an American barn style shed with 2 bay vehicle bays, a workshop area (hoist not included), evaporative cooling & plenty of power points. There is 2 separate decks, 6 panel solar power system to help with energy bills, carport.

137 Woods St – Nestled in behind a hedge is this spacious family home. Featuring 4 double bedrooms, family size bathroom, 2 living areas, a chefs well appointed kitchen with electric appliances and a pantry, evaporative cooling and wood heating,Outside there is a fantastic pergola, large carport, double garage with power and concrete floor, rain water tank, raised vegie gardens and a dog yard. The property has a well fenced leafy yard in a central location close to a school, swimming pool and shops.

65 Woods St – Don’t worry about asking me any questions about this home you will just have to come and inspect it for yourself. It’s huge. With the possibility of 7 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 showers, 2 toilets, 4 living areas including the former bank chamber, evap cooling, split system, instant gas hot water, modern bathroom, balcony, double carport with rear access. Ideal for living in and using part of it to run a small business from STCA with prominent main street frontage.

28 Callaway Ln – Featuring 3 bedrooms, office/walk-in robe, spacious lounge with a wood heater, large kitchen/dinning area with electric wall oven and a gas stove, combined bathroom and laundry and a separate toilet. Outside there is side lane access to a fantastic 40ft x 20ft (approx) shed which has power and is partly concreted. The sale included the furniture still in the house and a spa bath, new vanity and a new toilet waiting to be installed by the new owner. The current owners have just painted the exterior of the house giving it a smart fresh look.

Price: $239,950

Price: $239,000

Price: $259,990

Price: $98,000

DONALD

WOOMELANG

WARRACKNABEAL

KIATA

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

11 Church St – A FAMILY HOME WITH A LITTLE EXTRA SPACE. Set on a large block this brick veneer home features 3 double bedrooms all with BIR’s (2 with split system A/C’s), an office, spacoius country style kitchen with electric appliances, separate lounge with gas heater and split system, functional bathroom with separate toilet, internal laundry with a shower, sunroom and plenty of storage cupboards. Outside you will be spoilt by the single garage, as new colour bond shed, established garden, 12 panel solar power system, rear lane access and all this in a quite Mallee town.

Price: $195,000

Price: $156,000

SOLD

34 Craig Ave – A GREAT DOWN SIZING OPTION - Set opposite the Yarriambiack Creek is this metal clad home. Featuring 2 double bedrooms both with BIR.s, ceiling fans and split system A/C’s, very neat kitchen with electric stove, dinning living room, a separate lounge also with a split system A/C, modern bathroom and a separate toilet. Outside there is a single garage on one side of the house a single carport on the other side, large pergola, caravan or trailer shed, 2 garden shed and a rain water tank. Your power bills are helped out with a 1.5kw solar power system and solar hot water. This property is being sold with a settlement no earlier than the 7th August 2020.

Price: $168,000

5398 2219

www.northwestrealestate.net.au 53-55 Scott Street, Warracknabeal WARRACKNABEAL

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We are seeing unprecedented demand for homes in all price ranges both for rent and sale. With a real shortage of country homes available now is the time to sell or rent your property. Call the team at NorthWest Real Estate today on 5398 2219

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SOLD

DIMBOOLA

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

Bush block

Price: $60,000

HOPETOUN

DIMBOOLA

WARRACKNABEAL

25 Murdoch St – You have the bones to develop this property into a great home. Then decide whether you want to rent it for a great rental return or occupy and live the quiet life in Hopetoun. The kitchen/dining area has polished boards, gas stove & a pantry. The bedrooms all have BIR’s and polished boards. The lounge also has polished boards, a split system a/c, gas bayonet and ceiling fan. Outside there is the approx. 6m x 7m dbl garage with a lift door, cement floor and has had power connected. There is also a garden shed.

Lot 3, 6-23 Whitton St – WHAT COULD YOU DO WITH ALL THIS LAND?? Here is a brilliant opportunity to purchase a large piece of land ready to develop. Already on 25 titles this land would be ideal for a housing development or a retirement village. Maybe you just want a large block in town. Some blocks already have sewerage running past them.

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

Price: $98,000

Price: $99,900

Price: $129,500

HOPETOUN

DIMBOOLA

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MURTOA

77 Toole St – Set right in the centre of town is this residential block zoned township. The previous house burnt to the ground leaving an out building still standing with an electric hot water service, toilet, laundry with a shower and a lounge room or a bedroom, solar panels and a rain water tank. The block has excellent rear access.

1557 Dimboola-Rainbow Rd – Set on approx 1 acre at Antwerp is this 2013 built home. Featuring 2 living areas, galley style kitchen with electric cooking, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with shower and separate bath, split system, wood heater and NBN connected. Outside is a fantastic deck that runs the full length of the house with an undercover BBQ area. On the colour bond roof is a 20 panel solar power system, 3 bay American Barn style garage complete with concrete floor, power and a mezzanine floor. The waste water is a ozzi clean system which treats the waste and there are 2 rainwater tanks in conjunction as the Wimmera Mallee pipe line, which is connected.

75 Toole St – CENTRAL BLOCK. Set almost in the heart of town is this vacant block. With power, water, sewerage and telephone all available but not connected, the block also has an excellent rear access.

41-43 Gulbin Rd – Set on a Township zoned corner block of approx 4292m2, this property would make an ideal site to build your new home on subject to council approval. With access to 3 sides, water already connected, only a short walk to the lake, a steel framed shed and horse yards already built this could be just the block you are looking for. The property is surrounded by a type rural fence and has large tank connected to the shed.

Price: $31,000

Price: $310,000

Price: $15,000

Price: $59,750

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Toyota Coaster 1989, motor fully rec, receipts and work sheet available, shower and toilet, 2 s/ beds, gas oven, microwave, 2 top stove gas burner, fridge, driver aircon, diesel heater, bus aircon, 240L water tank, solar panel on top, awning, 2 wardrobes, plenty draw space $35,000 Ph 0458081257

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

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15 Dorper Ewes black and white, 8-12yr old, been running with White/ Aust White Ram, Pic# 3WWJH126 $3500 inc Gst the lot Ph 0447275737

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Windsor caravan 19’6”, island bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty $22,500 Ph 53820505

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2004 Pioneer Argyle camper trailer, hard floor, built strong and reliable for all terrain travel, EC, quick set up for overnight stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph 0437170526

51 Roberts Ave, Horsham

Chef uniforms black and white, all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell

Farm Machinery 38’ steel crop roller $13,000 plus Gst Ph 0429979100

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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 0438201250

2011 McKinnon Camper, 16’, 2 single beds, engel fridge, a/c, 40’x9” Fast flow auger, 16HP E/S, fold out table, 2 burner gas stove, no further use $5500 plus Gst Ph easy cheap towing $7500ono Ph 0457589689 Black Suffolk Rams, 2018 drop, 0403967488 Brucellosis tested, quality animals from stud stock $550 inc Gst PIC# 3NGKJ060 Ph 0427666470 Dadswells Bridge Budgerigars, assorted $8each Ph 0417533579

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Budgerigars, show quality at pet prices Ph 0447080439 Cockatiels, 0407821021

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Ph Eldiss Affinity 550 5.9m 2013, 4 berth light weight ,tow with family car, full annex, ensuite $35,000 Ph Found - One MG X heifer, 0400903635 Jayco Starcraft 2015, 22’ bunks, Kanagulk Ph 0409707165 en-suite, comfortably sleeps 5, one owner, always shedded, 3 way Goats wanted Ph 0481864397 fridge, microwave oven, electric/ Hand raised cockatiels for sale, call gas hot water service, air con/ John 0432653709 Warracknabeal heater, oven and cooktop, viewing Maremma pups, born 1/12/19, 3M, by appointment, more specs and vet checked and microchipped, pics available upon request, kids first vaccination $650 firm PER: have outgrown, upgrading, reduced EE102581, m/c # 95600001086 $49,500 Ph 0427989212 5095/95600001084978/9560000 10849104/956000010851551 Ph 0428567948

7 wheel Bamford hay rake, no further use $1200 plus Gst Ph 0457589689 Airseeder, Morris 27 row, 12inch spacing, all farm box $15,000 plus Gst Ph 0438096662

Campbell 29T(W) fert f/bin, Dom 2017, EC $8300 plus Gst Ph 0457589689

Pigs, spit size from $135 each, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph 0481864397 Roosters wanted Ph 0469740723 Sheep dog/pup 0492877212

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Antiques One burgundy antique reproduction 3 seater, wooden carved frame and legs $350ono Ph 0407432355 Quality antique furniture clearance, extension dining table and chairs, oval table and chairs, bedside cabinets, auto trolley, hat stand, plant stand, hallway table, QA chiffonier, cotton reel tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, occasional chair, priced to sell Ph/text 0408881137 for photos and info

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Jayco Swan 2006, EC, always shedded, full annex, bag end flys, 3-way fridge $14,500 Ph 0434312756 REDUCED 130L 12V caravan fridge $550 Ph 0427840201 Campbell 33T f/bin, Dom 2017, EC $8200 plus Gst Ph 0457589689

REDUCED Pop-up Statesman Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, island Claas Lexion 600 2008 and d/bed, mod/cons, roll-out awning, EC MacDon, 40’ FD70 front $200,000 plus Gst Ph 0427323041 $14,000 Ph 0407821021

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2 high-back folding camping chairs, EC $75 pair ono Ph 0408106446 2 sets H7 LED h/lamp globe kits, new $35ea Ph 0408504029

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

Jetski, Kawasaki STX-12F, 4 stroke, Toy hauler trailer 2011, 4.3l x 1.55w 2003, re-cond, incs trailer $4500 Ph x 1.86h, great for motorbikes, EC, 0429821461 as new, selling due to ill health Kirby G6 vacuum cleaner, $6600ono Ph 0468469444 shampoo outfit and spray painting Trailers, tub trailer new, 260x80 trailer new $2950 or will separate Ph 2017 Greenfield ride-on mower, outfit $200ono Ph 0408106446 25HP 34” cut, 170 engine hours, Metal tool box 1.15m long x 15cm 0497616187 VGC $4800ono inc Gst Ph wide $30 Ph 0458014560 0428972044 85 Kenworth Sar Series 60 Detroit, 450 HP, 9sp R/R O/D 40000 lbs, drift 1CW 6rod hyd, air, EC, vicn# 407518 $50,000 Ph 0428991814

Dodge Tipper 1968, 361V8, 15’ tray, new tyres, brakes good, no further use, 11765F $9800 plus Gst Ph 0457589689

Air conditioner, Altise window mobile refrigerated cooling 15,000 BTU, used twice due to rooftop upgrade $390 was $1100 new Ph Necklaces, $400 for both or will separate Ph 0474323263 0439300079 Aluminium windows SH, 1 3MT x New coolroom door and panel, 1-470 MTS, 1 1-8 MTS x 1-3 MTS, hinges and latch, 2.400m x 1.150m 1 1-7 MTS x .700MTS prices neg Ph $250 Ph 0429954000 0408843210

Aluminium windows, 600x600, 1000x800, door in frame, laundry stell cabinet 55 sink $600 Ph 0403033500

Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff spreader, been through workshop $32,000 plus Gst Ph 0427848280 Hardi Mister, 400L tank, Honda motor, controls, parts book, GC $1750 inc Gst Ph 0408549832

JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 eng hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316 Jetstream computer boomspray, 1000L, GC $1650 plus Gst Ph 0418345035

Outdoor setting 5’ x 3’ table with 4 chairs $400 Ph 53524193 Ararat

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3 & 1/2” Beaudesert exhaust, fits 2016 onwards 200 Landcruiser, paid $1700 sell $1000 Ph 0418981322 Ford Falcon 1982 XD, new front wheel $200, boch spark plugs and points, suit Ford, 250 motor $60 Ph 0408549832 Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, 2011-2016 $295 Ph 0408504029 Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford Maverick $100ono Ph 0447981047

REDUCED Electric wheelchair, Steinbauer performance chip Guardian Aspire, GC $500ono Ph suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 Ph 0406533184 0427840201 Toyota Landcruiser GX bench seats, VGC $650 Ph 0487216364 Toyota roof racks and 3 radiator hoses and both belts for Toyota Landcruiser 100 series, 2000 motor 4.5 $270 the lot Ph 0409967815 Horsham

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Woodwork combination saw, Durden pace maker $500 Ph 0429954000

Household Items

Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table with Savage 485 2x 7pce glass top dining setting, GC REDUCED 6 chairs and cushions $800 Ph Baycruiser with Evinrude $250 each ono Ph 0428582315 53811891 90hp e-tec outboard, Minn Kota Bench top elec oven and hot plates elec motor mount and second Oztrail tent, cabin type, new, $75 Ph 0427840201 battery, Bimini, rocket launcher 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 or Bunk bed, new double single plus and marine radio $27,990 Ph 0407750274 new mattresses $190 Ph Kevin 0428855390 Portable Lincoln welder, 200amp, 0429388438 Landsborough 3000 watt, 15amp generator, with Kohler twin motor on wheels $1600 Coffee machine Bosch VeroBar, mobility aids 100 fully automatic, GC $350ono Ph Ph 0429986219 0428582315 Quantity SH weatherboard 8”, GC, Electric wheelchair, compact, price neg Ph 0408843210 folding, near new, paid $2450 sell $1900ono Ph 0447724508 REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV camper trailer, king bed, grey, heavy Antique barbers chair, located duty canvas, single axle, tailgate Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph June lantern, 2x 90L water tanks, 2x LED 0428334932 or Liz 0402447037 lights, EC $3400 Ph 0412784365 Blue lift chair, GS, must be collected REDUCED HMV old gramophone, $450 Ph 53823826 old violin in original case, old HMV Bolens ride on mower, 38” wooden radio, 3pc cane fishing mulching deck $1200 Ph 53811891 rod, upright gramophone, bakelite Brass fire screen decorative and chrome overhead reel, solid featuring horses $75 Ph 0439101170 brass fishing reel, will separate Ph 53824316 Camper trailer, brand new, DC7 dingo, annex, soft floor, semi off-road $3800 Ph Steve 0409796471 afternoon

Motor Vehicle Accessories

Wick wiper $1500 Ph 0427881236

Palletable coffee table $150 Ph 0427630051 Plush double mattress in GC $850 Ph 0474323263 Gopher, Active4, new batteries, EC, Queen size mattress, King Coil great value $975 Ph 0408881137 Emmerson, includes base $600 Ph 0408336024

CareAlert, reason for sale - moved and no landline, new $400 sell $100 Ph 0439101170

Murray Harrow 30’ hydrolift, GC Commode chairs x 3, one with pot REDUCED SMU camper trailer, EC, $20ea Ph 0458681119 $800 Ph 53870503 best around $3800 Ph 0439032938 REDUCED 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO Coolroom, drop-in unit, GC working Sheep manure, 6x4 trailer slasher, VGO $1200 plus Gst Ph order, 240v, plug in $1900 Ph approximately 1 cubic metre, low 0429986227 0417101120 seed, delivered to Horsham Ph REDUCED Portable Lister Cricut maker machine, POA Ph 0408920012 shearing plant, antique, villiers 53928252 motor, runs well, used recently Dry Redgum firewood, $150 REDUCED Rangehood and glass $1500ono Ph 0419347160 ceramic cooktop and cleaning per cubic meter, 4, 6 or 8m loads utensils $150ono Ph 0409967815 REDUCED Stevlon mobile trailing delivered Ph 0488159320 Horsham sheep feeder, 24 bag $1500 inc Gst Ericsson Mining extension Ph 0457866027 REDUCED Westinghouse 60cm bell type N3111, Feb 1947, Old stainless steel freestanding REDUCED Tractor tyres, 2 valve radios, console and mantle, dishwasher, brand new, RP $1099 @ 23x1x26, 12 ply, 90% tread Aluminium Filmosound valve sell $700 Ph 53523885 $1800ono Ph 53542503 Moyston amplifier, 1930s Radio Chassis, AWA Amplifier mic volume, phono volume Solid timber dinning setting Dining room extendable table, tone, old car horns, kero chicken table with 6 chairs, GC $400 Ph extends from 4.5’ circle to 5.5’ oval approx. dark heavy wood, pedestal lamp, 1960s Astor radiogram ex con 0427340204 leg, VGC $200 Ph 0407256517 Ph 53824316 Steel pipe, 1” black, not galvanised, Farmor land plane, 100’x16’ bucket, 7 lengths by 6.6m, 3 lengths by 4.2m, as is, where is: Riverina NSW Ph ideal for cattle or sheep yards $240 Lost & Found 0427544017 Ph 0429990051 Firewood - Buloak, cut and split, 6x4 trailer $100, 7x5 $140 Ph Found - One MG X heifer, Silo aeration/fumigation Smallaire 0455822056 Kanagulk Ph 0409707165 fan on new adjustable base and Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo pulleys $2400 Ph 0428944462 Missing, Shadow, 2yr old small shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new 3 Slasher, Berends 3pl offset 3’5”, way fridge, phone for more great black desexed male, back feet GO $700ono Ph 53826461 or features, reluctant sale -downsizing slightly turned out, breathing 0429309491 issue, quiet voice hardly meows, home, lovely well kept van, many missing from Campbells Bridge or extras $14,500 Ph 54951652 St Arnaud Stock loading ramp, 6m, side possibly Cato Park, since January 7, For Sale Hay for sale, small bales $5 per bale walkway, fold away pull $6500 Ph reward offered Ph Tash 0427096646 0428944462 Lost Cockatiel, grey/white, orange Ph 0402017247 1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Ph cheeks, goes by the name of Tilly, Hay Oaten, good quality small Superior multihead mower, 3PL 8’ 0408504029 whistles and talks, last seen at squares $10 per bale Ph 0428847201 suitable lawn mowing, EC $1900ono 1 Sphere TV wall mounting bracket, showgrounds area of river Saturday Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 Hay round bales good clean mix new $32 Ph 0408504029 May 9th Ph Geoff 0421670828 barley rye and clover $75 per bale Tandem Pony Float 6’x6’, home 12 lengths 4x3” hardwood, various made, jock wheel, needs work $400 can deliver Ph 0429954795 lengths, up to 5+1/2m approx, Ph 0458681119 marine Header parts to suit 1460 and 1640 always undercover, enquires Ph Case headers, rear axle, dbl sided Tandem trailer 10’x6’, 5 stage hoist, 53811093 Horsham 12v crutcher, cooper shearer plant, shaker drive belt, new, 1/4 of new well built, jock wheel, spare, Z07073 32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, $11,500 Ph 0458681119 new $150 Ph 0427840201 moppet double grinder, hand pieces, price $300 Ph 0407911884 pedestal elec drill, A-model Ford wire Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 123 Tool trailer 6’x4’, ladder rack, Outboard motor, Mercury 9.8hp, wheel, heaps of other quality goods HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Ph lockable, jock wheel, spare $1200 GC, reliable, low hours, fresh water 53826461 or 0429309491 Ph 0428663391 use only $495 Ph 0408881137 Ph 0458681119

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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1998 Mitsubishi Magna, station wagon, 6 cyl, no tow bar, 284,000kms, Wheelchair, no further use, 6MMTS6A46WTO54057, over $3000 new, sell $1500 Ph 6G72M117203 $3000ono 0408847419 0457589689

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MOTORCYCLES 2011 Triumph Bonnieville EFI, VGC, RWC, 12mths reg, 1J2JW $9000 Ph 0408128556 between 6 & 9pm 2003 Ford Focus LX LR, 163,992km, automatic, ZER481, Selling without RWC, great first car $2,500ono E:grace.odc@me.com 2003 Suzuki Ignis hatch, silver, GC, no rego $650 Ph 0427009490 Ararat

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Job Opportunities Working for Victoria is a state government initiative designed to assist local governments to temporarily employ Victorian jobseekers, including people who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in roles that support the community. The Horsham Rural City Council now has opportunities available in the following roles: • Community Safety & Environmental Health Support Officer • Community Safety Officer • HRLE Sanitisation and Support Worker • Facilities Maintenance Support Workers • Infrastructure Maintenance Workers • Sanitisation and Cleaning Workers

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• Waste Management Workers • Mechanic • Media & Communications Officer • Human Resources Support Officer • OHS Support Officer • Recreation & Open Space Support Officer • Facilities Maintenance Trade Support Workers Visit the following page on our website to learn more about these positions and how you can register your interest: www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Work-With-Us

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POSITION VACANT St Peter’s Lutheran School Dimboola currently has 28 Students enrolled for 2020. We are well resourced with one-to-one iPad’s for our students, laptops and Smart Screen TV’s in all classrooms. We are an environmentally friendly school with solar panels, rainwater storage, chooks and vegetable patches maintained by our students We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning in the primary school setting. This part time 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) contract position is a Maternity Leave position for Term 4 2020 and Terms 1 and 2 2021. Applications are invited from both suitably qualified graduates and experienced teachers who are prepared to actively support the Lutheran ethos of the school. Applications close 3.30pm Friday 26th June 2020 For an application form and selection criteria please contact Principal Tim Reimann principal@spls.vic.edu.au or (03) 5389 1626

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• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other internal departments. • Source and identify parts from electronic catalogues, manuals and databases. • Have competent computer, literacy and numeracy skills. • Exceptional communication, time management and organisational skills.

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Candidates will demonstrate passion for the agricultural industry and commitment to excellent customer service to be successful in this role. This is a great opportunity to join an expanding, progressive and committed team and to start a career with a proven industry leader. Candidates interested in a traineeship are also encouraged to apply. For more information, to request a position description or to apply please contact:

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Applications are being sought for the following position:

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our Warracknabeal Early Learning centre.

Water Resources Officer

The Water Resources Officer is responsible for a diverse range of water resource matters spanning water diversions, licencing, compliance, farm dams, monitoring, investigation, technical assessments and reporting.

The Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring all children and families attending the service are provided with a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. The position will include supervision and assistance to the other early years educators within the service to ensure practices and processes are consistent with regulatory compliance.

The incumbent is expected to provide advice to staff, licence holders, customers and the community in relation to matters associated with groundwater and surface water diversions, and associated licencing and compliance. The Water Resources Officer will support a range of activities relating to GWMWater’s water resource obligations and responsibilities under State and Commonwealth legislation.

The Team Leader is responsible for centre budgets and administration, staffing and rosters, occupational health and safety of staff and centre maintenance. This is a contact position with shifts on the floor and allocated non-contact time for office work and planning.

To apply online please visit: careers.vic.gov.au Refer to the position number VG/4208A Applications for this vacancy close on Wednesday 15 July 2020 GWMWater Contact: Craig Turvey, Manager People Talent and Culture

The Warracknabeal Early Learning Centre has been operating for over 10 years and is a 2 room, 24 place service.

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The magpies cavort happily in the garden, busily bossing one another and their melodious carolling lifts the weariest of spirits. They are well fed following the rain and have not a care in the world. If only I could sing with as much gusto and joy on a grey winter’s morning! As I watch their carefree antics I am reminded of the words of Jesus who said in the Gospel of Matthew, “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sew or reap nor gather into barns, yet their Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” What a blessing it is to know, when struggling with life and financial concerns, that each one of us is uniquely precious and valued in our Heavenly Father’s eyes. We have a loving and caring Father God who knows exactly what our needs are and He is ready to help us. Sandra Hanson - The Church Without Walls International, Stawell

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Coronavirus... Keeping up to date on restrictions Worship and ceremonies •P laces of worship can open for private worship or small religious ceremonies for up to 20 people in each separate area. • Up to 20 people, in addition to the celebrant and couple getting married, can attend a wedding. If a wedding is in a private residence, it will be limited to the members of the household, five attendees, plus the celebrant. • Up to 50 people can attend a funeral in addition to the person leading the funeral and other funeral staff. A funeral in a private residence will be limited to the members of the household, five attendees, plus the person leading the funeral and other funeral staff.

Hospitality •R estaurants, cafes and other hospitality businesses can provide dine-in services with up to 20 seated patrons per enclosed space. • Cafes, pubs, bars, clubs and nightclubs can provide alcohol without a meal when patrons are seated. • Limits on patrons comply with density requirements allowed within a single space – one customer per four square metres.

Hospitals, care centres •H ospital patients can have up to two care and support visits each day with the total combined amount of daily visit time being no more than two hours, and no more than two different visitors in total each day.

•T here are no time limits on certain types of visits, such as a parent visiting their child, a carer visiting a patient with a disability, a partner or support person visiting a pregnant patient, or visits for end-of-life purposes. However, no more than two visitors can visit a patient at any one time. • All visitors remain subject to a hospital’s local operating procedures. • Care and aged-care facility residents can have up to two support visits each day. Residents can have up to two visitors for up to a total of two hours.

Shopping •V ictorians can shop and many retail stores are open. Victorians are encouraged to shop locally, avoid large indoor crowds and support businesses in their area. • The four-square-metre rule applies to indoor and outdoor markets. People should maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres from each other. • Shopping centres must limit the number of people on their premises in line with density requirements of one person per four square metres. • Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours and massage parlours can open with up to 20 patrons, subject to the four-squaremetre rule. • Retail betting premises including TAB standalone facilities can open, with a maximum of 20 people in any one space, subject to the four-square-metre rule.

Travelling •Y ou can stay in a holiday home or private residence. • You can stay in tourist accommodation, including caravan parks and camping grounds. • Tourist accommodation with shared and communal facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms are open. • State borders are closed. • If you are unwell, you should not travel.

Community facilities •L ibraries, including toy libraries, can open, with no more than 20 people allowed in each separate space, subject to the four-square-metre rule, in addition to those required to operate the library. • Community facilities can open with no more than 20 people allowed in each separate space, subject to the foursquare-metre rule, in addition to those required to operate the facility.

Social gatherings •Y ou can have up to five visitors in your home at any one time, in addition to the usual residents of a household. • You can organise public gatherings of up to 10 people in a public place.

Sport • I ndoor sport and recreation activities are allowed and play centres can open, with a maximum of 20 people per space, and with up to 10 people per group class.

• I ndoor and outdoor swimming pools can have a maximum of 20 patrons. • Change rooms and showers can open, and clubrooms at sport venues can have up to 20 people per indoor space. • Contact-sport training and competition is open for people 18 years old or younger, unless they live in a restricted postcode. • Non-contact competitions are open for all ages, unless people live in a restricted postcode.

Entertainment •T he following can open and can host up to 20 visitors per separate space: galleries, museums, national institutions and historic sites; animal facilities; outdoor amusement parks and outdoor arcades. • Indoor cinemas, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums, can open and have up to 20 seated patrons per venue or theatre, subject to the foursquare-metre rule.

Work and study • Continue working from home. • Primary and secondary school students have returned to face-to-face learning. • University, TAFE and adult education students should continue to learn from home if they can. • All details up to date when The Weekly Advertiser went to print.

Editor’s note – The Weekly Advertiser has published this snapshot of Victorian guidelines for people who live outside heavily restricted metropolitan postcode areas. These guidelines are a sample from a detailed list available online at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/restrictions-outside-restricted-postcodes-covid-19.

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odified junior community football and netball seasons will start on July 25 with 15 clubs from across Wimmera and Horsham District leagues as well as Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara league’s Kaniva-Leeor United.

AFL Wimmera Mallee has announced a draw for the competition, the result of an exploration into ways to allow junior players to participate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All senior community football and netball remains cancelled. The eight-week junior competitions feature under-17 and under-14 football and under-13, under-15 and under-17 netball age groups. Competitions will follow strict guidelines. Operations process • Venue decided by home team – partnered teams to share venues evenly when possible. • Key football-netball contacts to be shared on a Google Doc.

• Each football team is to supply an umpire, goal umpire and for under-17s two boundary umpires. Under-14 football will involve bringing the ball in and throwing it up. • Each team is responsible for keeping a handwritten team sheet for both football and netball for insurance and attendance logs. • Games will not count as club games on the official AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria databases. • Management of State GovernmentAFL Vic-local government protocols to be addressed by the home team. Marsh Insurance and NV Insurance requirements to be managed by the home team. Default recommended times Football, under-14, 10am, under-17, 11.30am; netball, under-13, 10am, under-15, 11am, under-17, noon. Game duration Football, under-14, four 15-minute quarters, under-17, four 20-minute;

netball, under-13, four 10-minute, under-15, four 12-minute, under-17, four 12-minute quarters. Under-12 football and moddies netball can be arranged between clubs. Expectations • All players and spectators must meet current State Government protocols. Repeated failure to comply with protocols will result in ceasing the competition. • Each club must meet local government cleaning protocols for changerooms. Teams can keep changerooms closed to reduce the cleaning requirements and social-distancing requirements. If a club does decide not to use the changerooms, this must be clearly communicated to visiting teams by the Tuesday before the next game. • Canteens need to be approved by local government. • Partner clubs must address jumperdress uniform issues.

accommodate 20 people, with 20 patrons allowed in the health centre and 10 in group fitness classes. Opening hours have changed, with the centre operating morning and afternoon sessions from Monday to Friday, 6am to noon and 3pm to 7pm. The centre is open from 8am to noon on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. Patrons must book to access the centre. “We’ve had a lot of good feedback about the online booking system, with people saying it’s simple and easy to use,” Ms Winter said. “If people are unable to book online via our website they can always call the centre.”

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Pool users will face another interruption next month while contractors replace rubber flooring surrounding both pools. Ms Winter said the indoor pools would be closed from August 24 to September 6. “The dry half of the centre will still operate as normal,” she said. Horsham Rural City Council infrastructure director John Martin said the current indoor concourse was 15

Horsham Golf Club has appointed Cameron Howell as its new club professional. Club president Leo Delahunty said Mr Howell was an ideal fit for the role, which includes teaching, pro-shop management and golf operation leadership. Mr Howell has been club professional for the past 21 years at Royal Adelaide Golf Club where he had extensive business responsibilities. “His previous golfing experiences include seven years playing on the PGA Australasian and Asian tours before starting a career as a club professional with various clubs,” Mr Delahunty said. “Cameron has been looking for the opportunity to be involved with a club such as ours with all its various strengths including its close ties to the community. “He is also pleased to be returning to Victoria, where he will be closer to his Melbourne family.” Mr Delahunty said expectations were that Mr Howell would take up his new role in mid-October.

Off to a flying start

Patrons embrace new routine Swimming and group fitness have again been popular at Horsham Aquatic Centre, with the community asset reopening its doors after a three-month break. The centre closed on March 23 in response to COVID-19 restrictions and reopened on Wednesday last week. Centre manager Sam Winter said 400 patrons attended the centre in the first four days. “We’ve had lots of members and other people from the community who have been really excited to get back to their fitness regimes in some capacity,” she said. “The pools have been really popular, with lots of lap swimmers, people doing rehab and parents bringing their kids down for a swim. “The main use has been the aquatic facilities and our group fitness classes have also been popular. “Our next step is working towards options to reinstate memberships.” Ms Winter said patrons had been patient with the centre’s staggered return to operations. Under government regulations, each of the centre’s two pools can

• Competition is focused on participation – not winning. • All mercy rules will apply and officials are encouraging clubs to consider mixing up teams before play. To reduce the need for a volunteer, the coaches or team manager are to keep the score on the boundary line, only for the purpose of establishing the margin for the mercy rule to be evoked. There is no need to display a score on the main scoreboard. • Swifts do not have netball teams. AFL Wimmera Mallee is waiting on word from Great Western club on whether it is willing to be a partner. First-round draw, Saturday, July 25: Noradjuha-Quantong v Laharum, Minyip-Murtoa v Dimboola, Kalkee v Warrack Eagles-Rupanyup, Horsham v Horsham Saints, Pimpinio v Swifts, Ararat v Stawell, Natimuk United v Nhill-Kaniva, Southern Mallee Giants-Jeparit-Rainbow, bye.

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FAMILY FUN: Hayley Crute takes her children Angus, 8, and Matilda, 5, for a swim at Horsham Aquatic Centre, which has reopened with limited hours. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

years old and had reached the end of its life. He said the council had hoped the project could be completed as originally scheduled for mid-July, however COVID-19 restrictions caused delays on importing the required product, pushing the timeline out to the end of August. Mr Martin said work was also underway on a ramp at the centre entrance, to improve accessibility. He said the project would include landscaping enhancements and new parking bays for mobility scooters.

“It is important that our highly valued aquatic centre, which attracts people from all over the Wimmera, is as easy as possible for people of all abilities to enter,” he said. “We want everyone to be confident they can enjoy the facility independently or with family and friends.” Mr Martin said these works should cause minimum disruptions to users and, weather permitting, should be completed by the end of August. – Sarah Matthews

While many Wimmera sporting competitions have been restricted and-or put on hold due to COVID-19, Horsham Racing Pigeon Club has escaped the circumstances. The sport can proceed because a racing pigeon returns to its backyard loft instead of a sporting field and avoids a large gathering of spectators. Pigeon racing started in Horsham in 1918 following the First World War, with the first race from Dimboola, an airline distance of 30 kilometres. Fast forward to 2020 and 16 members released 692 pigeons from Hopetoun and an airline distance of 110 kilometres to Horsham. Members eagerly await for their first pigeon to return to its backyard loft, to be registered as having homed. Each pigeon carries a small microchip on a leg band, which is used to record its arrival time. The average speed flown is then calculated for each member’s leading pigeon to determine race placings. Last weekend’s results: First, John Muszkieta’s pigeon flew the race in two hours and one minute. His pigeon averaged 904.1 metres a minute; Second, Brian Watts 896.11; third, the McPhee family, 890.75 Club racing this weekend will also be from Hopetoun.

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regional cricket leader has urged association and club representatives to consider ways to develop and promote the game based on potential summer sporting opportunities.

Cricket Victoria North and West Country manager Tony Caccaviello said cricket authorities, similar to other sporting codes, were following health department guidelines. But how well cricket responded to directions and recommendations in

establishing playing conditions and circumstances was up to individual associations and clubs. “Talking to a lot of people there appears to be a lot of forward thinking going on in regional cricket already and there is an anticipation for a season either getting underway or perhaps even starting earlier than usual,” he said. “There is definitely an opportunity. Cricket appears in a relatively fortunate position and hopefully there are a lot of people, and a lot of energy, heading towards a season start.

“It will be the responsibility of associations to set their own rules and conditions. Cricket Victoria will release its policies and guidelines and my role will be to work with and encourage associations to follow these.” Mr Caccaviello said considerable work had occurred behind the scenes between sporting codes and health authorities. “Cricket Victoria will be directed by the health department,” he said. “Potentially, community cricket could be a winner, but on the other side of that, people might be looking to do

something different on their weekends. We don’t know how that will all play out. We want community sport to survive and do well and we want to be able to go ahead.” Mr Caccaviello stressed a need for clubs to connect with players and volunteers to gauge what members wanted and to explore ways to stabilise and strengthen structures and directions. “Many clubs are already reconnecting and starting those discussions, which is great,” he said. “We’re all watching developments closely. My role is to work closely

with associations – to make sure there is the environment there to allow cricket to be healthy and to thrive.” Many traditional cricket practices, procedures and protocols are likely to change in a coronavirus environment. Latest discussions, for example, have included banning saliva or sweat for use in maintaining cricket balls during games or training sessions. Cricket competitions across the region have a history of structural change based on evolving demographics and swinging levels of participation interest.

Governments back golf club

IN THE SWING: Golf Australia hosted two junior clinics at Warracknabeal Golf Club during the school holidays. Fourteen young golfers tried their hand at the sport at the Monday clinics. Community coach Carolyn Morcom helps Charlie Martin with his swing. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Horsham Golf Club will use a $179,000 Federal Government grant to continue to develop an environment that encourages more people to make the most of its Horsham South sandbelt course. The club will use the money to upgrade and improve equipment and infrastructure to increase group participation in golf and generate community pride. The club has also been successful in gaining a State Government VicHealth Active Club grant of $2000 to establish a schoolgirl golf-training and coaching program during the next 18 months. Club acting manager Janene Coutts said the federal money came through a Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity program. “This grant is for a sporting program which targets community groups who will directly benefit from an increase in involvement in sporting and community-based activities,” she said. “The implementation of this program will allow us to make improvements to the driving range, engage a

professional golfer to deliver lessons, continue with computer upgrades, along with the purchase of incidental equipment required to ensure the successful implementation of the program. “The connection through golf as a sporting activity allows all individuals regardless of gender, ability, disability or ethnicity to experience a welcoming community-based sporting club that offers an acceptance of diversity in an environment of inclusiveness. It will be great for all those involved.” Ms Coutts said the club was also ‘extremely’ appreciative to receive the VicHealth grant, which would help young girls in the region develop their golf games. “We look forward to all members enjoying the benefits of the implementation of both these programs and in seeing an increase in community pride and connection with the golf club,” she said. Golf clubs have experienced a resurgence in interest, with the sport one of the first to emerge from lockdown rules in the region.

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oung Wimmera footballers are keen to see the start of a shortened NAB League season to prove themselves against the best up-andcomers the state has to offer.

The country’s premier junior league will return for a revised season in late August after competition was suspended indefinitely just days before round one in March. Boys and girls across the Wimmera who celebrated receiving their Greater Western Victoria Rebels guernseys earlier this year have been anxiously waiting for a restart to matches, which were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NAB League Girls clubs will start the 2020 season with three more matches for each team to complete a six-game season, while the NAB League Boys clubs will play a revised six-game season including a round of NAB League finals. For Horsham Saints’ Gage Wright, this will be his last year to prove himself in the leading under-18 competition. Wright will have a chance to redeem himself after a broken hip forced him to pull out of nearly all 2019 competitions. “My dream is to get drafted to the AFL. I’ll pursue that and go as far as I can,” he said.

“It was pretty disappointing to see the games postponed. You put in a full summer of work, running and training and trying to fine-tune your skills and then being told you can’t play for the year or you could be waiting another six months hits you pretty hard.” The midfielder said he was anticipating a ‘tough and fast’ shortened season and was planning to bring his best performance to the competition. “With the shortened season you’ve got to prove yourself straight away and I don’t think we’re getting any practice games beforehand, so it will be a bit scrappy at the start,” he said. “You’re playing against the best kids in Victoria. You’ve got to prove that you can be better.” For 17-year-old Sam Breuer, this will be his first year playing with the Rebels. Breuer said he was pushing himself hard in training to prep for the August start. “We’re training as much as we can – but we’re just not sure at the moment, not being able to play games and simulated training is pretty tough,” he said. “We do it because we love it. Footy with your mates is all about making memories, but it’s disappointing because you have to isolate, and you can’t be in big groups. My main goal is now a bit more of a focus on next year, playing the best I can and just looking long term to stay motivated.” GWVR Wimmera regional coach and

former AFL player Shayne Breuer has been helping the Wimmera boys prepare for the forthcoming season. Breuer said the NAB season was a pivotal competition that served as a prime opportunity for players to be drafted into the AFL, VFL and AFLW. “It’s just one of the many options of getting to that point, but it would be disappointing to lose that competition this year,” he said. “You look at Tom Berry, Jarrod Berry and Darcy Tucker, all who have gone through the program – these young guys know those players and see the path they took to get to top-level football.” He said it was crucial for young players in their developmental phase to continue playing football. “Even if we only get them to play half a dozen games at the NAB level this year, it would be awesome for the players,” he said. “From 11 through to 20, they’re just learning so much each year – losing a year is a year you can never get back.” Ben Hobbs, Horsham; Sam Breuer, Gage Wright, Cody Bryan, Horsham Saints; Jeziah Woods, Ararat; Drew Schneider, Nhill; Dane Stewart, Warrack Eagles; and Maggie Caris, Ella Friend, Horsham Saints; Stephanie Glover, Horsham Demons; Isabella Simmons, Crystal Summers, Stawell; and Horsham’s Gemma Sounness, make up the Wimmera contingent.

NEXT STEP: Horsham Saints players, from back left, Cody Helyar, Max Bryan, Sam Breuer and Cody Bryan, and front, Gage Wright, at an unofficial training run at Coughlin Park. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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The two-time Paralympian was playing alongside Darwin team-mate Tom O’Neill-Thorne in Spanish team Bilbao BSR while COVID-19 was ramping up worldwide. Bilbao was well-placed to earn a top spot in Europe’s 2020 Champions League after securing a position to compete in the quarter finals. But Blair said teams were forced to abandon the league and the Australians made the ‘tough call’ to fly home. “Things got really serious in Spain, they shut the entire country down and we were pretty much booking our flights home,” he said. “We were disappointed – in previous years we made it to the quarter finals and got among the top eight teams in Europe. We wanted to do one better this year. “The European leagues are the strongest in the world and that’s where everyone tries to base themselves, particularly in the years immediately before the Paralympics or the world championships.” During the pandemic, Blair set himself up in Horsham at his family’s farm to take a longdeserved break from the sport. But the 28-year-old said he was excited to get back onto the court with his team-mates. “We’ve been getting back to training in Melbourne for the past five weeks, just to get back into the swing of it,” he said. “It was a great feeling, although my hands definitely paid the price. “After two months of not being in the chair,

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Blair plans to prove himself on the world stage once again for the postponed Tokyo Summer Paralympics in 2021. “It was a shame to invest in all of that and not have chance to go to Tokyo this year,” he said. “Between the Paralympics, the odd year is our year off, but next year is the Paralympics and the following is the world championships, so there won’t be a lot of rest time.” Blair said he planned to push on in the sport for many years to come. “I’m still loving basketball, the lifestyle and everything that comes with it,” he said. “We look at our career in four-year blocks in a Paralympic cycle, so I think I’ll aim to push on to 2024 and then reassess as that draws a bit closer. “Having a bit of time away from the game makes me realise it’s a huge passion and a huge part of my life. I’ve made a lot of sacrifices for it. I take that as a sign I should keep going.” Blair said he has built a strong connection with his teammates in the past 10 years, where he has played alongside Australia’s best players. “I’ve built a strong chemistry with my teammates. We know each other really well and don’t even have to necessarily communicate with words, you just have a really good feeling as to what your team-mates are going to do,” he said. “When you’re a part of team like that, it’s really enjoyable.”

Perfect driving for debut It was a wintry day at Mildura on Friday but one that Horsham horseman Steve Blacker will not forget. The harness-racing enthusiast not only sat in the sulky for the first time in a race – he won it in style with a horse he also owns. Blacker, 47, took the reins with his four-yearold Bettors Delight gelding Kolovos and looked every bit accustomed to the role, controlling the tempo of the race from the spot outside the leader to coast home by 1.5 metres. Blacker is a popular member of the trots’ Twitterati – @realMrCricket on Twitter – and congratulatory messages were quickly flowing among fellow industry participants and harness Wednesday, July 8, 2020

fans after he and Kolovos passed the winning post. Kolovos has now won two races from seven starts since crossing the ditch from New Zealand earlier this year and is officially trained by Blacker’s boss Aaron Dunn. Blacker has two drives at Stawell this afternoon – Fire Official in race three for trainer Peter Matthews and Allawart Bob in the sixth for trainer Laurie Young. Win lose or draw, it will not matter to Blacker – being part of the racing action is reward enough and Mildura on Friday last week was his ‘unbelievable, icing on the cake’. – Cody Winnell and Tony Logan

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orsham wheelchair basketball star Jannik Blair is launching himself back into training to prepare for next year’s Paraylmpics after a two-month hiatus from the sport.

naturally your hands get soft again, so basically the first couple of weeks back I have just been covered in blisters. “This has certainly been the longest stretch I’ve been back home – I’m starting to get itchy feet again now and looking forward to the opportunity to get back over to Spain.”

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Horsham wheelchair basketball star Jannik Blair has won selection in an Australian Paralympic Games squad, which will compete at Tokyo in Japan next year. Blair, who had returned home from Spain, is back in training after a two-month hiatus from the sport. Story, page 47. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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