READY TO FLY: Horsham’s Avenue Dance
Studio students are preparing to take the Horsham Town Hall stage for their annual concert on Sunday. Pictured during a concert rehearsal are, from left, Letty Roberts, Zaya Johnstone, Frankie Wade, Laila Barnett, Ollie Askew, front, Lacey Adams, Rose Perry, Hazel Penfold and Edie Mibus. Details, more pictures, page 23.
Picture: PAUL CARRACHERNorthern Grampians Shire leaders have called for State Government intervention into health service delivery at Stawell.
The council has passed a vote of ‘no confidence’ in Grampians Health, calling for urgent attention to improve services and service provision at Stawell hospital – while acknowledging the community’s ‘gratitude and ongoing appreciation’ to staff, both at Grampians Health and the broader health workforce.
However, Grampians Health’s chief Dale Fraser has reinforced his ‘unremitting goal’ to maintain care, locally – including increasing services
to Stawell since its merger with Wimmera Health Care Group, Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital and Ballarat Health Services to create Grampians Health in late 2021.
Northern Grampians councillor Rob Haswell, who put forward the motion, said Stawell did not have enough doctors to service its population and was challenged to attract healthcare professionals to the region – acknowledging both were challenges across regional areas more broadly.
He said the amalgamation had promised an ‘improved and more efficient health service’ but people were contacting him regularly with concerns.
“Many healthcare services we once
took for granted are now either severely limited or unavailable,” he said.
“I believe this is due to the many ill-conceived decisions Grampians Health has made that are not in the public interest.”
Cr Murray Emerson said the motion sought to bring the State Government’s attention to the community’s concerns, which were also raised at a public meeting earlier this year.
“This community may well be affected by this decision of council,” he told a meeting at St Arnaud on Monday.
“It certainly will be affected. It will make sure this community, along with any other communities, don’t suffer a poor health system any longer.”
Mayor Kevin Erwin said the council had attempted to speak with the Grampians Health board and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas.
“If the health system is not working in Victoria, the State Government needs to look at it seriously,” he said.
The motion passed 4-2, with Crs Eddy Ostarcevic and Lauren Dempsey voting against. Cr Karen Hyslop was absent.
Cr Ostarcevic said the motion was necessary, though misdirected.
He said the health service’s clinical services plan guided service delivery and, if viewed inadequate, the council should raise this with the Grampians Health board and executive.
“Conflict and adversarial reaction is certainly not going to put the shire in a favourable position to attract GPs and other allied medical services,” he said.
“It is misdirected and it should be directed to state authorities who have imposed these frameworks – which exist to minimise risk to patients, whether we agree with them or not.”
Cr Dempsey said the motion was ‘divisive’ and had the potential to exacerbate existing abuse and trauma of staff.
“I question if the amalgamation wasn’t to occur, what situation we would be in, as a community and as a local health service? We would potentially be in a worse position,” she said.
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Agreen light for two major accommodation developments in Northern Grampians shire heralds a significant period for investment and change, the region’s peak tourism body says.
Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said the coming five years were a ‘most significant time’ for the visitor economy – anchored by developments of the luxury Mount Zero Resort and, this week, the advancement of a 59-room hotel at Great Western and expansion of camping and caravan park Grampians Getaway to include a wellness spa and yoga retreat near Halls Gap.
Northern Grampians Shire Council approved planning permits for the latter two developments on Monday.
Mr Sleeman said visitors were calling for four and five-star accommodation options – amid forecasts that showed demand would outstrip supply by 2026 without further investment.
He said Grampians Tourism’s investment prospectus, released last year, had identified the Great Western development as a priority project and the document had attracted ‘significant interest’ for other projects.
“This accommodation will really po-
Uniting Vic.Tas is calling on people across the Wimmera to come together and support a better future for people at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness, during Homelessness Week.
Homelessness Week began on Monday and concludes on Sunday. The theme is ‘It’s time to end homelessness’.
Uniting Vic.Tas western division senior manager of homelessness Adam Liversage said more people – from all walks of life – were now struggling to find a home, at risk of losing their home, or without a home.
“There are more people doing it tough, not knowing where they will shelter from one day to another or where they will get their next meal,” he said.
“Demand for homelessness and housing support here in the Wimmera is higher than ever. The high cost of living, including rent, is pushing more people into homelessness, even people who are working.”
Uniting Wimmera organised free community barbecues, on Monday in Horsham and today at Stawell Neigh-
sition Great Western as the premier wine destination in Victoria, and in Australia,” Mr Sleeman said.
“We are building momentum with our wine and starting to be recognised globally.
“We are well on our way to being the number-one wine region in Victoria.”
The development would transform the rear of the existing Salingers cafe, on Main Street, into a two-storey hotel with basement carpark and ancillary shop.
The council received 40 objections and concerns included impacts to neighbourhood character such as a loss of ‘village’ feel and heritage aspect, architectural design, traffic and parking. It also received 14 letters of support.
Great Western Enterprises is heading the development, which would add to its portfolio including Seppelt, Great Western Hotel, Salingers and the town’s general store.
Chief executive Bruce Ahchow said the development was ‘positive progress’ for the town and broader region.
“Great Western is a special place. It is important to the wine industry and as the Northern Grampians gateway to the Grampians region,” he said.
“We believe that this development will benefit Great Western, wine tourism and also deliver an overall economic and social uplift to the region.”
Mr Ahchow said the development had been years in the making and was assessed against ‘very rigid’ planning requirements. It had been amended to original plans.
“It has been a long process and has required a number of professional reports and presentations to be prepared and submitted. We have been guided by expert town planners, traffic engineers and our designer as well as ResCode,” Mr Ahchow said.
“More than 90 percent of the community either submitted letters of support, or have chosen to trust in the process.
“We are conscious of those who have submitted objections, but are very happy with the process that has been followed.
“Northern Grampians Shire ensured the community has been consulted and that the objectors have been heard.”
Councillors, at a meeting at St Arnaud on Monday, approved the project 5-1.
Cr Eddy Ostarcevic said the council fostered an ethos of ‘live, work and invest’ – and the development was
a ‘clear case’ of investment for future growth. “This development will certainly foster local jobs – not only in construction but also in the ongoing employment of younger people and a wide array of people within Great Western and surrounding areas including Stawell and other locals,” he said.
Cr Murray Emerson said he empathised with objectors and acknowledged people could pursue further action at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VCAT.
“I certainly don’t take it lightly when they use some of their valuable time to meet with council, to come to meetings and discuss with councillors and our planners about what they see is the right direction for what they call the wine village at Great Western,” he said.
Community objections had cited a ‘Great Western Future Plan 2014-24’ document, which was considered a reference document, but was not statutorily endorsed.
Cr Lauren Dempsey said objectors, which amounted to about 10 percent of the town’s population, had based their submissions on the futures document.
“There doesn’t seem reason, under
the planning scheme, to not support this. It will bring a lot to a small town; however, I can’t overlook the community who has presented their side of things to us in this case,” she said.
Partially developed
The Halls Gap development is already partially developed and occupied by existing tourist accommodation, Grampians Getaway, including a large man-made lagoon.
The new development, worth $10 million, would provide short-term accommodation in the form of 34 cabins and an associated wellness day spa including treatment rooms, yoga and gathering spaces. It also includes a swimming pool and gym and additional staff accommodation.
The council did not receive any objections to the proposal and it received unanimous support.
Cr Trevor Gready said the development would be a ‘great asset’ to Halls Gap.
“We have quite a bit of low-cost accommodation, but people are asking us to step up a little bit,” he said.
Cr Ostarcevic said the development was a ‘tremendous confidence boost’.
“A $10 million investment for a small shire of 11,500 people is significant,” he said.
Horsham and District Relay for Life will relaunch this month with an information session on August 21.
The event returns to Horsham’s Coughlin Park on October 20 and 21 – the first in-person relay for the regional city since 2019.
Relay For Life raises money for Cancer Council Victoria and Horsham residents have helped to raise about $2 million through previous relays.
Horsham and District chairperson Kingsley Dalgleish said he hoped people would once again support the relay in the fight against cancer.
“Our local community has been great supporters of Relay for Life since our first event in 2001,” he said.
bourhood House from noon, to raise awareness of Homelessness Week.
The events were hosted with support from Grampians Community Health, Salvation Army and Wintringham.
A community event featuring music from PARSO and Friends is scheduled for Friday from 11am outside Ararat
Bendigo Bank. Mr Liversage said Uniting Vic.Tas had never recorded so many people through their doors who were experiencing homelessness.
“We had 772 people who we had never seen before present to our homelessness entry point looking for housing support between July last
year and June this year,” he said.
“These are people who had never before reached out for help.
“Homelessness is not inevitable. With enough social and affordable homes and the right support, everyone in the community can be permanently housed.”
The information evening is open for people registered for the event and those interested in joining this year.
The session will be at Sunnyside Community Centre in Leskie Court, Horsham, from 7pm.
The Salty One
Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road
Going back to the ocean can really ll you up. When I’m out on the beaches, I feel my ancestors and elders looking down on me. Creating my sand artworks, there are elements I feel like dancing out, and it’s as if the birds and animals are talking back to me.
The region’s peak body for football is targeting a ‘homegrown’ campaign to develop and retain junior players for the future prosperity of clubs and the game.
AFL Wimmera, Mallee and Sunraysia regional manager Ange Ballinger said it was likely Wimmera and Horsham District leagues would adopt an under-12 competition next season, which would offer playing and pathway opportunities for juniors between Auskick and under-14s competition. She said participation at Auskick level, for children aged five to eight, had increased by 12 percent to 735 players in the past 12 months; and an Auskick carnival at Dimboola in July attracted more than 350 players, plus a netball competition.
“If we don’t have a pathway from Auskick to community football, and we haven’t had that here, we lose 35 percent of kids. We can’t afford to lose 10 percent of kids in Wimmera Mallee, let alone 35 percent,” she said.
“It’s my full expectation that both leagues will conduct under-12 competitions next year.
“For players to get to community seniors, we have to make it fun, enjoyable and show them this really steady, incremental, upskilling pathway from Auskick to community club – and we’re doing that.”
Mrs Ballinger’s comments come after an article and letter in The Weekly Advertiser last week, which called for a shake-up of leagues and clubs to safeguard the future of country football and netball.
The letter from highly-credentialed
footballer Tim Inkster raised concerns with participation rates, costs and length of seasons, which also impacted community and other sporting opportunities.
Mrs Ballinger said investment at junior level was critical and young players were seeking opportunities to continue developing their skills through competitions such as an under-12 competition or localised competitions in Ararat and Stawell.
The state average participation in Auskick is 5.8 children per 1000 population. Most local government areas across the Wimmera and southern Mallee are at least double the statewide rate.
“We do know that clubs recruit to fill spots – so they’re not going to recruit 18 players if they only need 11. The more I can grow locally, the
less they have to recruit, which makes the model more sustainable, there’s less travel and expense, and it means volunteers don’t have to fundraise as much,” Mrs Ballinger said.
“I can’t just pluck a player, but I can grow them and bring them through Auskick; then it’s the clubs’ job to retain them.”
She said an under-12 competition could involve as few as 10 players a team, registered to a club and wearing its uniform. The competition would require a greenspace.
“We want to bond the children and their families to community clubs straight away,” Mrs Ballinger said.
She said the region’s population was forecast to decline and, naturally, she expected change to occur.
“Will all clubs be here in five years?
Will the Wimmera Mallee look the
same in five years? The only thing we know is that nothing will be the same in five and 10 years,” she said.
“This is not new. Leagues have vanished, let alone a club here and there – and I don’t mean that dismissively of a club.
“But I think the really important point is that any decision around a club’s future will be driven from that club.
“There will never be a top-down approach from AFL Victoria. It might have been done that way in the past –lessons have been learned.”
Mrs Ballinger said AFL Victoria was working with clubs to support and develop culture and practices to give all players a positive experience – recognising the needs of each club, and its players and supporters, was different.
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Mr Fraser, after meeting with the council in Stawell yesterday, told The Weekly Advertiser the level of care available in the town was ‘the highest it’s even been’ – including urgent care and radiology, at no cost; reintroduction of nursing students and expansion of nursing traineeships; expansion of local cancer care services; and increased allied health activity. He said staffing at Stawell Medical Centre was the highest it had been since the service transferred to the hospital in 2012.
maintain the perception of a community to attract and retain people and celebrate its liveability.
“Stawell has a very bright future and we want to make it brighter,” he said.
“We are working every day to meet the needs of our community. We don’t always get it right, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t trying very hard.
“I believe our services are making a real difference in the community in a way that wasn’t previously available.”
A State Government spokesperson said it had awareness of the matter.
NEXT STEP: Second-year nursing trainee Tammy McDonald, centre, and Federation University nursing teacher Gabrielle McCulloch with the next crop of Wimmera nursing students. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
As a Wimmera training provider marks a significant milestone, it is clear local students are in-demand.
Federation TAFE’s Wimmera campus in Horsham welcomed 16 Diploma of Nursing students today, who are starting traineeships with Grampians Health. It is the first time the Wimmera campus has had a midyear intake for the qualification.
Second-year Grampians Health trainee Tammy McDonald said she had long wanted to be a nurse, but different factors had prevented her from enrolling in a course.
“I started the traineeship in March last year. It was the only way I could do it because I couldn’t afford to leave work to study the straight diploma,” she said.
Mrs McDonald said the traineeship allowed her to apply her learning to the job throughout the course.
“I work two days a week at one of Grampians Health’s nursing homes, spending the other three days of the week studying,” she said.
Mrs McDonald said hours spent in an aged care home allowed her to get a head start with local employers.
“The experience we are gaining is invaluable and it will help us hit the ground running once we are fully qualified,” she said.
“We are all Wimmera people, training local to stay local.”
Mrs McDonald said the traineeship had allowed her to go on to further study, as she aimed to gain skills for a particular area of nursing.
“I’m going on to study my Bachelor of Nursing. My end goal is theatre or accident and emergency,” she said.
Mrs McDonald said she was motivated by her own circumstances to become a nurse.
“I’ve had a lot of health issues in my life, including a battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma. I’ve come across a lot of bad nurses and a lot of good nurses,” she said.
“I want to be one of those good nurses who helps people through those difficult times in their life.”
Federation TAFE will host an information session for both the Diploma of Nursing and Certificate III in Individual Support at 5.30pm on September 12.
– Sean O’ConnellHe said the council’s motion ‘unintentionally’ and ‘unfairly’ took aim at staff in an already challenging labour market. Locum doctors are working in Stawell while the health service seeks permanent appointments.
“I won’t have it – our staff do a phenomenal job, and anything that undermines their ability and commitment to the job is simply wrong,” Mr Fraser said. He said communication with the community was an ongoing opportunity.
“We can do more telling people what’s going on – and we will –but we’ve been busy getting on with things,” he said.
“The people who need care are accessing care. I’m sure there are folk who are perhaps critical of us who haven’t used the service. I don’t want people to unnecessarily use the service, but feedback from patients and staff alike are very supportive of the opportunities they now have.”
Mr Fraser said community leaders, including health services and councils, had an important role to lift and
“While the council plays politics, we’re getting on and delivering better healthcare at Stawell – with more nurses and doctors, plans to double surgical capacity and fees removed for urgent care,” the spokesperson said.
“All the staff at Stawell work hard every single day to deliver patients the best possible care and we’ll continue to give them the support they need to continue this important work.”
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said the Grampians Health merger had not yet delivered what it promised to Wimmera and Grampians communities.
“We were promised, as part of the Grampians Health merger, better health services locally, more staff and better outcomes – and yet what we’re seeing is the exact opposite,” she said.
“The erosion of services to the local community is against what the public health service is supposed to deliver for its local community.
“We know that Labor has plans to roll this same mega-merger model out across the state, making life harder for rural Victorians wanting to access health services closer to home.”
Horsham Rural City Council is planting 850 trees as part of a plan to ensure every house has a tree on its nature strip.
Crews will be planting in Sunnyside and the area of Horsham North between Kalkee Road and Dimboola Road this month.
The initiative is a key deliverable in the Greening Greater Horsham Municipal Tree Strategy adopted in 2021.
“Every property that is missing a street has been identified using satellite imagery,” Chief Executive Officer Sunil Bhalla said.
“The best time for trees to be planted is during the cooler months when they are not exposed to heat stress and can establish quickly.
“Residents have been notified of the works and we are keen to get on with the job.”
Mr Bhalla said species have been strategically chosen for each nature strip.
“We are planting mainly natives, with some deciduous varieties in certain spots. Where there are power lines we are using smaller trees and larger trees wherever there is an opportunity.
“Other factors such as neighbourhood character and traffic are also considered when selecting trees to be planted to protect and enhance the urban forest in Horsham.
“The goal is to have a street tree outside every house (where possible). Next year we will focus our attention in other parts of the city,” he said.
Q04/2024
JOINT IT HELPDESK
The Rural Councils Corporate Collaboration (RCCC) is seeking to acquire a shared solution for the management of IT helpdesk tickets across the three RCCC councils (Hindmarsh, Horsham & Loddon)
Closes 5pm, Thursday 17 August
Q23-032
NETBALL PAVILION CONSTRUCTION
HRCC invites contractors with extensive experience in sporting pavilion and commercial building construction to tender for the construction of a netball pavilion and associated infrastructure and landscaping at Horsham City Oval
Closes 12noon, Monday 11 September
All tender, EOI and RFQ details at hrcc.vic.gov.au
Council Meeting: Monday 28 August 2023 - 5.30pm
The two-day spectacle of agriculture, machinery and catching up with others in the industry was at Speed last week.
Mallee Machinery Field Days president Chris Monaghan said the committee was happy with the crowds and the beautiful weather.
“There is only a certain number of people in Victoria who can come, so if they want to they do, and there were no excuses with the weather this year,” he said.
“I have heard a couple of reports from exhibitors that they were more than happy.
“There were lots of people and they came for a reason – to look at things and enquire – and I am sure the exhibitors are all more than happy with the response this year.
“We get such a wide range of machinery, and we try to cater for everyone so it’s a family event.
“For farmers, there’s not a better place to come and see what is out there.”
Ryan NT managing director Paul
Ryan said he experienced two excellent days with great weather and a good turnout.
“I’d say the organising committee couldn’t be happier,” he said.
“Field days are important to get feedback from customers and it is good to showcase new products, too.
“Horsham is 175 kilometres from the site in Speed and I don’t think there was one bad crop between the towns, so Wimmera and Mallee farmers would be very happy with the season so far.
“The committee needs to be commended for what it does – members are easy to work with, it’s easy to get set up and it’s a great site.”
Morrow Motor Groups’ Wade Morrow, of Horsham, also attended the field days and said the site looked full and had a good representation of businesses and products across the industry.
“I think crowds could have been down on 2022, but last year was almost a record year so the number of people who came through the gates looked good,” he said.
Nhill Silos’ Jesse Campbell said his family business had been attending the field days for about 20 years.
“It gives people a chance to have a
look at products, see how equipment works and compare it with others,” he said.
Goldacres’ Steve Lang said the weather was perfect for the two days and he thought the first day showed above-average crowds.
“Enquiry has been very positive by the sounds of it from most farmers and clients – it’s been a good season so far off the back of several very good seasons,” he said.
“We saw a lot of existing customers coming to our site, catching up, sharing ideas and information about equipment they already have and looking at new products to compare with what they already own.”
Raring to go
“This is my first year as president, so even though I have been involved for more than 20 years, I have learnt some things I could do better at my end,” he said.
“But I won’t change anything about the event, because nothing is wrong with it.
“We have such a great committee, there’s about 23 of us, and everyone knows their job, which certainly
FAMILY FUN: Mallee Machinery Field Days president Chris Monaghan with his grandchildren Jesse and Harper Muir.
makes my job a lot easier. The team is mainly farmers or connected to farming, so we have a real interest in the field days ourselves and we want it to succeed. We know what we want here.”
The field days is a major fundraiser for Speed Lions Club, whose members form the field days committee.
Mr Monaghan said the club would support other community groups who helped with serving and cooking food, working at the front gates and other jobs around the site.
“We have so many community groups who do things and we give away nearly $40,000 to those who help,” he said.
“On top of that, we are a charity organisation, so we donate more to different foundations.
“Hopefully the reach of the field days is spread to everyone across Victoria or even Australia, no matter which organisation we donate to, from cancer research to a stroke or heart foundation. It’s not just about us and our local community.”
First Aid Session - Register Today
Council would like to invite parents, grandparents and those community members in care of infants to a free Paediatric First Aid Session. Training will be delivered by Tegan Roche of Casey Kosch First Aid Training.
Wednesday 6 September, 7pm - 9pm
Yarriambiack Shire Council, 34 Lyle Street Warracknabeal
This 2-hour introductory session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to apply first aid to infants and children. Registrations are essential and can be made directly with Council's Maternal and Child Health Nurse Michelle Schilling on 0437762104. This training is funded by Yarriambiack Shire Council.
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Council has hit the ground running for the new financial year with the adoption of the Key Priorities for the year that align with the 2021 – 2025 Council Plan.
Each year Council participates in the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey The survey is conducted by the Department of Government Services on behalf of participating Councils A minimum of 400 local residents and ratepayers in each municipality over 18 years of age are selected at random. Council moved to a quarterly data capture process, opposed to an annual process for the 2023 year The interviews were conducted across Yarriambiack Shire on a quarterly basis, via a telephone survey which collected direct feedback from the community about Council
It covered:
• council's overall performance
• community consultation and engagement
• customer service
• overall council direction
The survey was identified that the top three performing areas of Yarriambiack Shire Council were recreational facilities, elderly support services and business/community development/tourism. The top three lowest performing areas were sealed local roads, lobbying and community decisions
Council maintains one of the largest local road networks in the state, with 4,824kms of roads Heavily reliant on funding, combined with the rain events of October 2022, Council has experienced great challenges in their attempts to maintain, repair, renew and upgrade our road network in the previous year
Customer service is on par with small rural Shires, but less than the state average.
Council is currently working to implement a new Customer Request Management system that will communicate with residents via SMS and email, providing updates on service requests. Council is also working to enhance community engagement activities via our Words on Wheels Van, and CEO and Councillor attendance at community committee meetings.
Yarriambiack Shire Council’s overall performance was 59, greater than the Small Rural Council average performance of 55, and the statewide average of 56. Council’s overall performance decreased by 1 from a rating of 60 in 2022.
With the crops sprouting to life and the winter weather transitioning to spring, it is a wonderful time to get out and explore our shire and region. The community events calendar on Council’s website highlights some of the fantastic community-led events happening across the shire in the coming months.
Next Glass Collection Friday 15 September Bins out Thursday 14 September
www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
BY ABBY WALTER
A$30-million partnership between Grains Research and Development Corporation, GRDC, and State Government will fasttrack the work of Australian Grains Genebank based in Horsham.
The Australian Grains Genebank, AGG, at Agriculture Victoria’s Horsham SmartFarm, is the national biodigital resource centre that provides facilitated and informed access to grain crop genetic resources to the Australian grains industry.
Agriculture Victoria researcher Dr Sally Norton, AGG leader, said the partnership meant investment was directed at regional areas where the focus was on growers.
“The investment enables us to fasttrack the development of varieties that will be grown in this region, on farms just down the road,” she said.
“We anticipate through this investment we will be accelerating delivery to growers by two years, at least.
“The improved resistance and climate-adaptability of grains are going to improve productivity and profitability.
“The investment will enable us to expand the team by two staff in the next few years and what that allows us to do is maintain the Genebank’s capability and capacity to push through the level of work required in this project.”
The investment will also transform the Genebank into a more accessible database by 2027.
In January, the Australian Grains
Genebank stored more than 200,000 types of seed covering 1250 species across 162 genera.
GRDC chair John Woods said the $15-million GRDC investment would connect AGG with plant genetic resources around the world.
He said it would allow faster identification and location of genetic material and contribute to the development of new grain varieties in Australia.
“New and improved genetics are key to developing crop varieties that will cope with increased climatic challenges and deliver consistent, profitable yields for Australian grain growers,” Mr Woods said.
The investment also aims to better connect the AGG to international genebanks and link plant genetic resources to research and breeding knowledge.
Research supported by AGG will see high-yielding, adaptable and profitable grain crop varieties developed faster, ensuring Australia’s $40-billion grains industry is more climate change resilient.
The announcement coincides with the completion of a $1.8 million seed multiplication facility that uses cuttingedge technology to enable rapid production and distribution of seed for plant genetic resources stored in the AGG.
Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney, who was in Horsham for the announcement, said the digital transformation of the Genebank would fast-track research and production of more resilient and profitable crop varieties.
INSPIRED: Luke
Bosworth of Federation University’s Aboriginal Education Centre talks about pathways with Murtoa College yearnine student Coen Winch. Picture: SEAN O’CONNELL
Thirty exhibitors and about 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, together with their families, were on-hand at Horsham’s Maydale Pavilion as Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative, in partnership with Skillinvest, hosted its Pathways and Try-a-Trade Expo.
Goolum Goolum director of community services Dean O’Loughlin said the event expanded this year to include universities and other training providers beyond the trade sector.
“This year we’ve branched out to different pathways, looking more at tertiary education and opportunities available at different organisations through traineeships, school-based traineeships and pre-apprenticeships,” he said.
“We knew the event still needed to be hands-on, and that’s why we are using Maydale Pavilion – to give us lots of space.
“There are lots of interactive stalls for students to really immerse themselves in different activities.”
Murtoa College year-nine student Coen Winch said he attended the event to help him decide between two different professions.
“It’s between a trade, particularly building – a chippy; or something mechanical, motors and all that,” he said.
After visiting the expo last year, Stawell Secondary College year-10 student Austin Giusa said he returned to hear from First Nations people in the workforce about their experiences.
He said while he was seeking an apprenticeship, he had visited a variety of exhibitors.
“I’ve done bricklaying, talked to the Australian Catholic University and Federation University booths and also looked at how to get a job at Bunnings Warehouse,” he said.
Mr O’Loughlin said the event was set up to address trends in educational outcomes among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “Goolum Goolum has looked at year 12 attainment and we have found young people heading towards year 10 and onwards are not engaging in school,” he said.
“The expo is a really proactive way of making sure we can engage kids in not only education, but all the opportunities and pathways they could have.”
Mr O’Loughlin said the expo, which was open to students from years nine to 12 last year, had expanded to invite students from year seven upwards, with schools from Ararat right through to Donald in attendance.
“That was done so we could start building some aspiration at an early age,” he said.
– Sean O’Connell
Major tourism accommodation projects in the Grampians have the potential to transform the landscape of tourism and visitation across the region.
Northern Grampians Shire Council has this week granted planning permits for two major developments – a 59-room hotel at Great Western, and an expansion of Grampians Gateway near Halls Gap to include additional cabins, a wellness spa and yoga retreat.
It adds to the development of the luxury Mt Zero Resort at Laharum – all offering high-quality accom-
modation options in a market where demand is expected to outstrip supply within a few short years.
This is investment worth millions of dollars into our region – in construction alone.
Wimmera and Grampians people know and love the Grampians region; but it is lesser known further afield.
These developments will add a higher-end option to a diverse tourism and accommodation market for the prospective pool of travellers, and meet their diverse needs and expectations – from the most basic, through to luxury stays.
Grampians Tourism is working to
build awareness of the Grampians region – across Australia and for international visitors.
The region’s peak tourism body is consistent in its messaging – every person, every group, every business is a member of the visitor economy. And its investment prospectus has received significant attention since
its launch late last year, signalling a vote of confidence and foresight into the future tourism and visitation potential.
Great experiences and great stories develop great reputations – and the green light for these latest developments will give a greater diversity of opportunity for visitors to enjoy an experience that aligns with their travelling and visitor habits.
It must be acknowledged that the proposals aren’t without their challenges – the Great Western development, for example, received objections from about 10 percent of the town’s population, who are con-
cerned it could negatively impact the town’s village feel and heritage aspect, including increased traffic and parking.
Any change brings uncertainty and challenges the status quo.
Development can certainly change the look and feel of an area, of a town – as it has done for years, in positive and not-so-positive ways.
But the community’s leaders have deemed the economic benefit is too significant to deny advancing the projects.
We watch with interest as these developments transform into a reality and a new normal.
Today we have good news at Rural Northwest Health Hopetoun campus.
We are excited to welcome Joseph Bermudo, the new Executive Manager Clinical Services at Rural Northwest Health. Joseph joins us from Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital and has a wealth of experience in rural healthcare – we are looking forward to having him on our Team.
3. For non-life-threatening emergencies outside business hours:
FINALIST: Welders Josh Leith, left, and Tom Baker with Jock Baker and Lolita Small at Smallaire. The Horsham business is a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards.
A state-wide manufacturing award is in sight for two Wimmera business.
Smallaire, located on Golf Course Road in Horsham, is a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards for medium-sized businesses.
Ararat-based manufacturer AME Systems is also a finalist for hall of fame honours.
Smallaire specialises in air movement, manufacturing products for the agricultural, commercial and domestic market.
Director Lolita Small said 11 staff members would attend the gala awards at Crown Palladium in Melbourne tomorrow night, where the winner would be announced.
She said the manufacturing business had previously been a finalist in the small business category, but was competing in the section for medium-sized businesses.
“Last time we became a finalist, we were classed as a small business. That was one to 20 staff. This time it is from 20 to 200 staff, so we are up against some big ones,” Miss Small said.
She said the competition included manufacturers of trains, prosthetics and tech companies among finalists being assessed across a variety of different indicators. “It’s for the entire company, so when you do the nomination, it’s on every aspect of your business,” she said.
“From training your staff, employment and growth to the products you make, and then it goes into quality control – it is really in-depth.”
Miss Small said Smallaire, in its 49th year, had seen a changing manufacturing landscape in Victoria.
She said the business had recently purchased a welding robot called Cobot Welder to increase efficiency and deal with staff shortages.
“Because we are having trouble getting skilled people, we’ve had to think outside the square,” she said.
Miss Small said staff had embraced the machine and had benefitted from its capabilities.
“It’s a positive thing. Everyone has taken to it really well because it does the repetitious stuff and they do all the different things,” she said.
Secondly, two highly skilled and experienced senior nurse consultants from Health Generation – a specialist aged care service – have been appointed to work at our Hopetoun campus Monday to Friday 8-5pm starting this week. These highly skilled nurses will share their wealth of experience with our Team, providing support on the floor and an opportunity for the Team to recharge.
Please note, our Urgent Care Clinic at Hopetoun remains on diversion due to a temporary shortage of qualified and appropriately skilled registered nurses. We continue to work hard to reopen the Urgent Care Clinic as soon as it’s safe to do so and will keep the community informed of any updates on this.
With this in mind, the following options remain in place for the community:
1. If someone is seriously injured or needs urgent medical help, always dial 000 for an ambulance as normal.
2. For non-life-threatening emergencies during business hours, contact your General Practitioner
The dialysis unit is purpose built and has the ability to treat six haemodialysis clients a day. We operate six days a week, Monday – Saturday, 8am to 3pm.
– contact the State-wide Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) on Home - Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (vved.org.au), available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. This provides patients access via video call to highly skilled emergency medical teams such as physicians, paediatricians, nurse practitioners and other specialists from the comfort of their home.
– contact urgent care at the Rural Northwest Health Warracknabeal Campus on 03 539 61200. You will speak with a nurse who will work alongside the Visiting Medical Officer on call if medical support is required. The Board of Rural Northwest Health strongly support our Team Members and the Executive Team, in their efforts to provide the best care which is safe and of the highest quality for our community. I’m hoping everyone in the community shares our desire to come together and support each and every member of the Rural Northwest Health Team. The Board thanks the community for their continued support as we work to revitalise Rural Northwest Health for the future. We will keep you informed of other positive changes that happen at the service.
Sincerely
Genevieve O’Sullivan RNH Board Chairperson
Warracknabeal | Hopetoun | Beulah
The unit is a satellite unit that receives support from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and is located on the first floor of East Grampians Health Service overlooking the beautiful township of Ararat. By prior arrangements, the unit is able to accommodate visiting individuals requiring haemodialysis during their stay in this region.
For further information, please call Kirsten Carr, Manager Perioperative Services 5352 9335
EAST GRAMPIANS HEALTH SERVICE | Improving the health of our community DIALYSIS UNITPicture: PAUL CARRACHER
Australia Energy Market Operator, AEMO, has refuted a Victoria Energy Policy Centre ‘No longer lost in transmission’ report, saying its alternate proposal would have detrimental outcomes for landholders, communities and renewable generation investment.
The report, written by VEPC director Bruce Mountain, retired independent electricity expert Simon Bartlett, and Energy Grid Alliance director Darren Edwards, outlined a ‘Plan B’ for the Victoria to NSW Interconnector, VNI, West project.
The VNI West project is a highcapacity transmission line to connect the Western Renewables Link in Victoria to EnergyConnect in New South Wales.
AEMO executive general manager of system design Merryn York said an initial review of the report showed ‘Plan B’ would result in lower levels
of renewable generation entering the grid, long periods of power system disruption and likely require acquisition of people’s homes.
“Plan B would not sufficiently support renewable generation development in north-west Victoria – meaning less renewable generation would be built, and that less energy from renewable sources will end up powering Victorian homes and businesses,” she said.
“This means that generation from the sunniest and some of the windiest parts of the state would not be serviced by enough transmission.
“Renewable energy in the area would find it hard to reach concentrations of homes and businesses.”
Ms York said the plan’s suggestions of ‘developments not involving new lines’ were previously investigated by AEMO and AusNet and either implemented or rejected on a technical and commercial basis.
She said an assumption only an extra 10 metres of easement would be required to construct 1040 kilometres of 220 kV double-circuit line was ‘optimistic’, and that there were spare easements next to some existing lines was incorrect. An easement provides a right for a company to access, maintain and repair powerlines and substations on private property.
“Also, there is a suggestion that maximum conductor temperature be increased on some lines,” Ms York said.
“This has been implemented where safe to do so, while not breaching the clearance guidelines released following the Black Saturday bushfires and the subsequent Royal Commission.”
Ms York said AEMO strongly refuted a claim that a single event of severe lightning, destructive wind gusts, bushfires, extreme flooding and sabotage would take out an entire line,
causing mass blackouts. “There is no evidence the additional transmission lines for VNI West would increase risks,” Ms York said.
She said AEMO also refuted the claim the project would more than double transmission charges.
“VNI West is forecast to increase transmission charges by 29 percent, not the 75 percent claimed,” she said.
Ms York said the project was necessary because Australia’s ageing coal-fired generators were exiting the market.
“The lowest cost replacement for this coal generation is renewable energy from the sun and the wind –backed up by batteries, gas and hydro to smooth the bumps in production,” she said.
“One of the challenges this presents is that we need projects such as VNI West to connect these new and diverse sources of electricity with Australian homes and businesses.
“Existing transmission cannot be relied upon, because the geographic location of generation has changed.”
Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the ‘damning’ new report laid bare the cost blowout and ‘waste’ of the Western Victoria energy transmission project, threatening prime Mallee farmland.
“The report costs AEMO’s extended Option 5A plan at $11 billion inclusive of interest during the construction phase alone,” she said.
“This cost will be passed on to consumers, and it will continue with the annual operating costs.
“The extended VNI-West could raise annual electricity bills by $940 million more than Plan B by 2036 – which is a huge impost on Victorian families.
“That is almost as great as their failure to consult in any meaningful way with the farmers whose livelihoods are to be affected by these poles and wires across their land.”
FESTIVE SEASON: The 2023 Horsham Spring Garden Festival will take place on October 14 and 15 at Horsham Botanic Gardens. The event, organised by Horsham Rotary Club, will be the first since 2019. Patrons can enjoy guest speakers, interactive demonstrations, nursery displays, a food court and local community groups will also be involved. ACE Radio will support the festival. Horsham Rotary Club secretary Neil King, left, Horsham Spring Garden Festival chairperson Phil Lohrey and committee member Don Perry are preparing for the October event.
The WVC Local Business Initiative has been making movement and some businesses have taken an interest...
Kyle Tyrrell, a former Australian Army Infantry Officer and now a soughtafter expert in high-performance and leadership, is one such person. He is coming to Horsham to host a 2-part information workshop, explaining the concepts and models of creating and leading a high performance team in business.
If you are involved with the WVC Local Business Initiative,want to be involved, or want to learn more, be sure to clear your calendar for this!
Completely FREE & only 3 hours each session!
Residents are encouraged to share their ideas and feedback for the future of Horsham Rural City at a three-day public engagement opportunity.
Horsham Rural City Council is calling on people of all ages, and from localities across the municipality, to have informed conversations and engage with staff and councillors as ‘Horsham Rural City Talks Expo’ returns to Horsham Town Hall.
Engagement opportunities will include development of the council plan, action plan and budget, along with future projects and designs.
Mayor Robyn Gulline said the council continued to receive significant feedback about road maintenance and the council’s new Blinkay carparking payment app and meters.
A presentation about how the council manages its 3000-kilometre road network, and assistance to install and use the Blinkay mobile phone app, are among opportunities at the expo.
Cr Gulline said residents could speak with staff and councillors at the start of the budget development cycle.
“The feedback we received initially was that by the time the community feedback came into council, it was at the end of the budget cycle – so the expo is an opportunity to have those conversations at the beginning of the budget cycle,” she said.
“People can ask questions and provide their feedback.
“Council delivers what we can,
in an efficient and effective manner – understanding there are finite resources and how we can stretch them as far as we can, to do the most benefit across the community.”
More than 400 people attended last year’s expo and an additional 300 people accessed online resources.
More than 70 percent of attendees were aged 65 and older and almost two-in-five attendees were aged 75
and older. There was limited participation from people aged 35 and younger.
Cr Gulline encouraged people to bring ‘concerns and constructive feedback’.
“It would be really great if we can hear from many different voices,” she said.
“Last year we overwhelmingly heard from the 70-plus age group; this year we’d like to hear from the full spectrum of our community
West Wimmera Health Service wants people to feel welcome and safe when accessing its services.
The health service launched its Diversity and Inclusion Plan, which details how the organisation will advance the inclusivity of a range of groups, with a focus on areas such as the LGBTQIA+ community, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
It also considers gender equality.
Chief executive Ritchie Dodds said the health service was committed to embracing diversity of cultures, ages, genders, sexualities, backgrounds, religions and abilities of everyone who accessed services and employees.
“We are actively taking steps to make improvements in the way our organisation embraces diversity,” he said.
because every single person has a voice and we’d like to hear about things that are important to you.”
The expo is open from 6pm to 8pm tomorrow, 10am to 7pm on Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday.
MIXX FM will broadcast live from the venue between 10am and 1pm on Friday.
An online version of the expo is available via hrcc.vic.gov.au
“For example, LGBTQIA+ awareness training is a key part of our staff training days; we’re creating a range of specific community advisory committees that represent diverse groups in our communities; and we’ve developed our first Gender Equality Action Plan that complies with the Gender Equality Act 2020.
“We understand that diversity is about making holistic enhances, from the accessibility of our buildings to the way we communicate and engage with people who access our services.
“It all comes back to our purpose: Great care, every person, every time.
“Every day we strive to ensure our services and organisational culture embody a welcoming environment for all.”
Ararat Rural City’s chief says the council can continue to do more to build a positive perception of its work in the community.
Dr Tim Harrison said the council’s latest community satisfaction survey results were positive, compared to like councils across Victoria and state averages – but its findings could inform future continuous improvement activity in service areas.
The council’s overall performance score was 63 of a possible 100 – above the small rural council average of 55 and statewide score of 56.
It is the council with the highest overall public perception in the Wimmera and Grampians.
“If we were running a private sector business and we had community satisfaction with what we did in the 60s or the 50s or the 40s, we wouldn’t be very happy with that – and probably going broke,” Dr Harrison said.
“We need to bear in mind, organisationally, we’re doing well compared with councils across the state – but it’s still nowhere good enough and we need to acknowledge the fact that until we’re getting 85 percent minimum community satisfaction across the board, we can’t be self-congratulatory about anything.
“We’re an element of government and it’s really hard to be that popular when you’re rating people for things and having to make decisions about resource allocation; but I would be failing you as a council, and the staff and the community, if I wasn’t saying I’m still not happy with those results.”
The council’s highest performing areas were art centres and libraries, and COVID-19 response, both 75; and emergency and disaster management, 72.
Its lowest performing areas were unsealed roads, 42; sealed local roads, 51; and slashing and weed control, 52 – though all areas are higher than the state average.
People aged 35 to 49 rated overall performance lowest; while residents aged 65 and older were most positive about the council.
While its overall score declined by six points this year, the council’s overall performance index score remains higher than any recorded between 2015 and 2020.
Dr Harrison said communication was a significant opportunity for the council – particularly via newsletter-style information, in place of declining social media use – but it should remain humble yet clear about its achievements and aspirations.
Cr Gwenda Allgood said COVID-19 and flooding were among significant community impacts in recent times –which, naturally, affected the way in which people responded to the survey and their satisfaction of the council.
“Like the rest of Australia, we’ve had a very difficult time, and to hang onto these figures shows we are doing a lot right,” she said.
Yarriambiack
Yarriambiack Shire Council earned an overall performance score of 59.
Its highest performing areas were recreational facilities, 70; elderly support services, 65; and business and community development and tourism, 64.
Its lowest performing areas were sealed local roads, 35; lobbying, 54; and community decisions 57. Its score for lobbying and community decisions remained higher than the state average of 51 for each category.
Cr Andrew McLean said flooding had damaged parts of the shire’s roads network, of more than 4800 kilometres; and people often confused state or federal-managed roads with that of councilmanaged roads.
“We’ve been blamed for all the roads; not just our roads,” he said.
Cr Corinne Heintze said not all residents publicly listed a contact phone number, which ‘may lead to a bias’ within the pool of potential residents contacted to complete the survey.
Hindmarsh
Hindmarsh Shire Council gained an overall performance score of 53 with its highest performing areas being appearance of public areas, 77; waste management, 74; and elderly support services, 66.
Unsealed roads, 36; planning and building permits, 42; and slashing and weed control, 46, were its lowest performing areas.
Survey results noted the council’s overall performance had fluctuated over time and since achieving a peak in 2019, perceptions have declined to the lowest rating seen in a decade across several individual service areas.
More than twice as many results perceive the council’s overall direction has deteriorated in the past 12 months.
It recommended improved communication and transparency with residents about decisions made in the community interest, and regular community consultation.
Across other Wimmera and Grampians councils, Horsham Rural City received an overall performance score of 45 and Northern Grampians Shire 54. Survey results for West Wimmera Shire are not yet available.
‘A New Start’ is the theme of an inaugural art exhibition at Hopetoun next month.
The Hopetoun Church of the Southern Mallee Co-operative Parish, together with community members, has organised the exhibition at Hopetoun Powerhouse Art Studio, to take place during the September school holidays.
Artists who work in different mediums, as well as photographers, are invited to exhibit.
Artist Olinda Poulton has al-
ready submitted a quilt for the exhibition titled ‘Working Together… A New Start’.
The work shows flood waters travelling through small towns, the blue of lakes where people gather, gold crops that provide income, and red for the heart of community. Also depicted is a man, woman and child working together.
People wanting more information can call Susan Pearse on 0403 760 428.
Horsham College students are making a longawaited return to the stage next week.
The cast of Cinderella take their places on the Horsham Town Hall stage from August 17 to 19 in an adaptation of the iconic fairytale –and the college’s first production at the theatre since COVID.
Production director Emily Friedrichsen said the Horsham show would make history.
“Re-written with a few new plot twists for the Broadway stage in 2013, Horsham College will be the very first school or amateur group in the world to perform this new tale,” she said.
Sienna Walsgott takes the leading role of Cinderella among a cast of more than 20 students.
Orlan Hart plays Topher the prince, Murphy Wright is Madame the step-mother, Jace Both is Sebastian the royal advisor, Harriet Overman is Marie the fairy godmother, and Neeve Kelly and Ebony Hart are Gabrielle and Charlotte, the step-sisters.
Ms Friedrichsen said the production involved students on, and off, stage – from designing and creating sets and costumes to graphic design and cast supervision.
She said the school and broader community were rallying behind the cast to show support and ensure the show’s success.
“The production at Horsham College is more than just putting on a show to entertain; it’s a place for students to feel safe, try new skills and gain confidence,” she said.
“The production is also directly linked to our school curriculum.
“Engaging students in year-11 textiles collaborative design unit, contributing to designing and creating costumes and a cross-section of years seven to 10 mainstream and McKenzie Creek students in art, gaining real-life application of their learned skills and team work.”
People wanting more information, or to purchase tickets, can go to horshamtownhall. com.au
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Have Your Say!
Northern Grampians Shire Council Youth Survey
Are you 12 to 24 years old?
Do you have an idea that would help us make our shire a great place to live, now and into the future?
What is working well?
What's missing? Now is the time to tell us!
We have an initiated an independent review into our community care services, with a view to explore how we can best support older residents throughout the Northern Grampians area to remain healthy and independent into the future A survey is available online for residents to submit their experiences, thoughts, and ideas and we are looking to hear from community care service users, their families, carers and other interested parties:
Positions Vacant
Are you looking for a stable position, working within a friendly and careerfocused team? Visit ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers to find the job you have been looking for. We regularly update the page with temporary, part-time, and full-time positions across each of our departments.
Team Leader Customer Support Officer – Permanent Full Time
This position is responsible for leading Council’s customer experience processes and capabilities across the organisation so customer experience delivery is responsive, first point issue resolution and customer centric.
Customer Support Officer – Three days per week - Temporary
s p o n s i b l e f o r a y o u n g p e r s o n ? D o y o u h a v e a n i d e a t h a t w o u l d h e l p u s m a k e o u r s h i r e a g r e a t p l a c e f o r y o u n g p e o p l e t o l i v e , n o w a n d i n t o t h e f u t u r e ?
To design a program for the future, it is important that we hear from all our community care service users, their families, carers and other interested parties We appreciate the time that it takes to complete our online survey and would like to thank you in advance for you participation
Maternal and Child Health NursePart Time - 16 hrs per week
This position is responsible for providing a family focused, primary health care service to maximise the health and wellbeing of children aged 0 to six years living in the Northern Grampians Shire in line with the council’s Municipal Early Years Plan.
Your response will help us develop the shire’s Youth Strategy – a plan for the future.
If you need more information, please contact Northern Grampians Shire Council Community Health and Engagement Officer Marcy Britten on 03 5358 0565
Visit www www ngshire vic gov au/Projectsand-Consultation/Have-Your-Say today or contact the council on 03 5358 8700 or by email at ngshire@ngshire vic gov au for further information
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Qualified Early Childhood EducatorCasual
This position has the responsibility to work in partnership with other Early Childhood Educators, children and families to ensure positive outcomes for children in the provision of early years educational services.
Join a great team delivering exceptional early childhood education in the beautiful township of St Arnaud.
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This part time 22.5 hours per week position will support services at the Stawell and St Arnaud Town Halls, working across three days and providing leave coverage when required. The position is responsible for providing high level customer support and administration services to the Northern Grampians Shire Council’s community, councillors and staff, ensuring the service is responsive, first point issue resolution and customer centric.
Lifeguard - Stawell
Applicants must be available between 8.00am and 4.00pm
This position is responsible for working as part of a committed team to deliver a high quality, safe customer focused service to the patrons of Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Q: What led you to apply for the Change Makers program? My employer approached me with the opportunity to complete the program, and I thought it would be a great challenge.
Q: What has been the highlight of the Change Makers program so far? Getting to know the other participants has been fantastic, also the recent ‘road trip’ where we were able to hear from and learn from other leaders around the region was a great experience.
Q: What has been your most valuable or impactful lesson so far? How have you utilised these lessons? The program involves a lot of self-reflection and challenging yourself to think critically about how you approach different situations, which has led me to be more mindful of my interactions, both in my professional and personal life.
Q: What are your leadership aspirations within the community? My professional role involves an element of community advocacy, particularly around the Wimmera being a great place for children to live, grow and thrive, and so I aspire to lead by example in that respect.
Q: What do you love about living in the Wimmera? There’s so many great people in
the Wimmera, so many incredible, intelligent, passionate local assets that make it a safe and vibrant place. It’s so important to empower local people to utilise and grow their skills to continue to give back and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
KATRINA FRASER West Wimmera Health Service Registered nurse and ACAS clinician
Q: What led you to apply for the Change Makers program? I heard the ad on the local radio station and it sparked my interest, then work sent out an email encouraging participation – I thought that was my sign that I needed to apply.
Q: What has been the highlight of the Change Makers program so far? Where do I start? The entire program has been exhilarating yet challenging on varied levels. For me, meeting a bunch of simply amazing, eclectic people of varying ages and experiences all with a common goal, to be emerging leaders in their field. The new friendships I have made and networking opportunities have been inspiring.
Q: What has been your most valuable or impactful lesson so far? How have you utilised these lessons? The entire program to date has been valuable and impactful. Learning to say no, and that it is OK to say no, which I still find very difficult, even though I know I often spread myself way too thin and take on too much. I often think to myself, ‘why do I do this?’ – the answer is simple, I don’t want to let the team down.
Q: What are your leadership aspirations within the community? My leadership aspirations are to encourage others to have a go, to become leaders in their own right. To encourage younger people to step up in their local communities and be the voice of the future. To be known as a leader who leads by example, never asking someone to do something I would not do myself. As a leader I
often say put your hand up – or shut up – and these are my words to live by.
Q: What do you love about living in the Wimmera? What’s not to love about the peace and serenity of living in the Wimmera?
The vast expanse of exciting things to see and do that are continually evolving. We have amazing places to visit and gorgeous landscapes to explore. There is something for everyone no matter what your interests. A smile and wave, good old country charm and hospitality – what more could you want?
For Anna Gray, Dying to Know Day on 8 August is an annual reminder of her brush with death on her family’s farm at the foot of the Grampians three years ago.
“It was the classic farming accident. I was in a hurry and I jumped out of the ute to run and open a gate. I got the gate open, but as I turned to go back to the ute it went straight over the top of me... then it was off again, rolling down to the bottom of the hill,” says Anna.
Luckily, Anna had her mobile in her pocket and was able to phone a neighbour, who called an ambulance. Anna ended up being airlifted to the Alfred Trauma Centre in Melbourne, spending 11 days there, 11 more in a local hospital, followed by a further four months at home recovering with the assistance of a live-in carer.
Perhaps because Anna is a single parent for her three children, she had made some plans in the event of a medical emergency.
“I had spoken to my children about what to do if anything ever happened to me – they were to call my brother and one of my friends, who are my executors. I had also made my brother my medical decision maker.”
“Because of this, a stressful situation was not made worse – my children knew that they were not expected to make decisions, that there were adults
who would do that.”
Anna, who is the Manager of the Grampians Region Palliative Care Consortium, also knew through her work that talking about death, regardless of age or health, is incredibly important and sets families up much better to deal with crises when they happen.
“Surveys show that 75% of people don’t talk about death with their families, but death is the only 100% certain risk in life...it’s completely natural, and if we talk about it and are able to support those who we love to have their wishes respected when death happens, the process of grieving, of celebrating life and eventually of moving forward can be much less traumatic.”
“It is important for everyone to talk about death – when you get your license at 18 you are asked about organ donation, this is a perfect time to think about whether you would like to be buried or cremated or another option, whether you would like a religious or other memorial.”
“When you buy a house, marry, have your first child, divorce, retire, survive a loved one, you redo your will, but do you actually have the important conversations that will make the time before and immediately after death, much less harrowing for your loved ones?”
Anna says that it is important
to discuss with your family what your wishes are, what is in place to support loved ones moving forward and who will be responsible for any decision making required in the event of a medical emergency or death.
Uncertainty and not knowing are the
surest way to create angst for families.
“Give the greatest gift of all – let your loved ones know exactly what your wishes are, record it in your own handwriting to avoid arguments, sign it, tell them where it is – take the guesswork out,” says Anna.
If you would like resources and information about how you can start these conversations, scan the QR code
These past few months have been incredibly busy with major changes to the breadth and functioning of our operations and planning for the future of the service.
The transfer of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) from the Shire of Yarriambiack to Rural Northwest Health has been one of the more significant undertakings in recent history. The CHSP assists older citizens to access entry level support services to maintain sufficient independence to remain in their private place of residence. The supports may involve personal care, domestic care, community access, Meals on Wheels and respite. CHSP Transition Manager, Kathy Day, commenced the discussion and preparation tasks quite recently and has now been joined by CHSP Coordinator, Alannah Lehmann, who has moved her role from the Shire to RNH. As of 1 July 2023, 222 recipients of CHSP services around the townships of Warracknabeal, Brim, Beulah and Hopetoun now have RNH as their provider.
One of the biggest challenges facing human service delivery is the recruitment and retention of staff. The shortage of appropriate and affordable accommodation is the leading impediment to attracting potential staff members to our three campuses. The Board of RNH met recently to consider stra-tegic directions, including practical and achievable opportu-nities to attract staff to the service. The Board and Executives together are committed to developing practical and financially responsible solutions to the staff shortage experienced across the organisation, particularly in areas of concern such as the Hopetoun campus.
The recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Hopetoun campus proved tiresome for staff working long shifts often in full PPE. I’d like to sincerely thank the dedicated staff who always showed up to work with a smile under very trying circumstances.
New Digital X-Ray and Ultrasound Unit Locals in the Wimmera region no longer need to travel to Horsham, Ballarat or Melbourne for advanced ultrasound scans thanks to equipment procured for Rural Northwest Health.
The ultrasound was part of a medical imaging tender carried out by HSV on behalf of Rural Northwest Health, which included high specification ultrasound and X-ray equipment. Rural Northwest Health Sonographer Stephen Jones says people previously had to make the four-hour trip to Melbourne for services that can now be offered locally.
Five Star Accommodation
Hopetoun Nursing Home recorded an outstanding overall Five Star Rating in the April 2023 assessments released by the Depart-ment of Health and Aged Care. The Warracknabeal campus was also highly regarded with an overall Four Star Rating. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recommended developing and publishing a Star Ratings tool to assist older people and their representatives when assessing and comparing the quality and safety of care in residential facilities.
Star Ratings inform choice defined through four sub-categories and a resulting overall ranking. The sub-categories are: Compliance, Resident Experience, Staffing Minutes and Quality Measures.
Both facilities are to be congratulated on providing such a high standard of care for our older citizens.
Alannah continues great work in Positive Ageing
Yarriambiack Shire Council’s transition out of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will see Rural Northwest Health increase services in this space. As a result, Council’s Positive Ageing Coordinator Alannah Lehmann will now take on the role of CHSP and Home Support Coordinator at Rural Northwest Health, based in Warracknabeal.
Rural Northwest Health Chief Executive Officer Jenni Masters said, “The CHSP and Home Support Coordinator role is similar to Alannah’s previous role with Council. Alannah will be leading a team to deliver a wide range of services including Domestic Assistance, Social Support Individual, Meals on Wheels, Centre Base Meals, Meal Vouchers, In-Home Respite, Personal Care and Home Modifications for clients through My Aged Care.
We’re very excited to have Alannah join the RNH team and assist in a seamless transition of CHSP from Council to Rural Northwest Health”. Alannah started her career with Yarriambiack Shire Council in 2016 in a customer service role and after a short time moved into the role of Aged and Disability Services Officer. In 2019 Alannah took on the role of Positive Ageing Coordinator. During her time at Council, Alannah has played a pivotal role engaging with and delivering services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
Yarriambiack Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Tammy Smith said, “On behalf of Council I would like to thank Alannah for her time with Council and wish her the best in her new role at Rural Northwest Health. Her experience and genuine care for the clients will see her excel in this new position. We fully support Alannah and RNH in their transition in the program and hope that by having Alannah continue in the positive ageing space, this will assist clients in their transition and alleviate any concerns within the community regarding the change to services”.
From 1 July, clients can contact Alannah at Rural North-west Health on 5396 1244 for aged care services in the Warracknabeal and Hopetoun region. For more information regarding the Commonwealth Home Support Program and home care, community members and clients are encouraged to visit www.rnh.net.au
RNH’s CEO Jenni Masters delivers Meals on Wheels to the community as part of the CHSP rolled out on 1 July 2023
RNH’s Chief Executive Officer Jenni Masters assisted with delivering Meals on Wheels to the community as part of the CHSP program roll out on 1 July.
Jenni, along with the RNH team joined in with delivering nutri-tious meals and warm smiles to the doorsteps of those in need.
If you know someone who would benefit from our Meals on Wheels program, please do not hesitate to reach out to our CHSP team.
RNH would like to welcome several new staff members to the team. We hope they enjoy their time working here at Rural Northwest Health. Welcome!
Alex Webster Commenced July 2023
Meirinda Lim
Commenced June 2023
Aged Care Finance Officer
Sandi Mclaughlin
Commenced June 2023
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Perri Proposch Commenced July 2023
Personal Care Assistant, Hopetoun
Adam Johnstone Commenced July 2023
Gardener
Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
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1. True or false? Australia has a deep space communication station to help NASA with monitoring spacecraft on missions.
2. On November 29, 1967, Australia launched the first Australian-made orbiting satellite. In which state or territory did the launch take place?
3. Neil Armstrong is famous for being the first person on the moon. Who was the second person on the moon?
4. The world’s fastest insect is Australia’s tiger beetle, which can run 2.5 metres a second. What happens to them when they run fast?
5. True or false? Scorpions will glow if you shine ultraviolet light on them.
6. True or false? The Wimmera sits above the Great Artesian Basin, an underground water reserve stretching across 22 percent of Australia.
7. What was the given name of Victor Hugo’s primary character in his 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
8. Many parents develop a fear their young children might develop rhinotillexomania, which can continue into adulthood. What is this compulsory disorder known as in simple terms?
9. How many players in Essendon’s 1984 premiership win against Hawthorn were from the Wimmera?
From The Weekly Advertiser archives: August 5, 1999 – A teacher and 13 students from the Yun Nan Province in south west China enjoy the hospitality of Ararat Community College during a twoweek visit to the Grampians’ gateway city.
10 years ago: August 7, 2013
Traffic conditions on the Wimmera River bridges in Horsham have changed again as progress on an upgrade project continues.
Five years ago: August 8, 2018
Northern Grampians Shire leaders are celebrating significant progress at Stawell Gold Mine set to create jobs, boost the region’s economy and potentially cement the historic mining town on the international map.
One year ago: August 10, 2022
On ground works at Horsham Nature and Water Play Park have started.
10. What famous Australian painter is responsible for what famous 1896 painting that features the upper reaches of the Hawkesbury River, between Richmond Bridge and Windsor, looking towards the Blue Mountains and takes its title from a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley?
Kaniva; Merve Neagle, Dimboola; Shane Heard, Horsham; Tim Watson, Dimboola; and Roger Merrett, Kaniva. 10. Arthur Street. The painting is called ‘The Purple Noon’s Transparent Might’.
ARIES: (March 21-April 20)
Lucky Colour: Rose
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 2-4-3-5
Lotto Numbers: 2-14-22-23-33-41
Health should be good, however a lot of upheaval going on around you, and although it should not involve you personally it will have an effect. Travel is indicated and should be romantic.
TAURUS: (April 21-May 20)
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 1-2-3-3
Lotto Numbers: 1-6-12-13-26-41
Most will be making the right moves to improve the financial picture. A romantic and passionate period is indicated. A missed career opportunity will come back.
GEMINI: (May 21-June 21)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 1-2-3-2
Lotto Numbers: 1-12-23-32-40-44
A romantic and busy period although family could create a problem. Old friends get in touch and a contact from you past may annoy. Health should improve.
CANCER: (June 22-July 22)
Lucky Colour: Grey
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 1-2-1-2
Lotto Numbers: 1-11-20-29-30-37
A very important period coming up; those in a position of responsibility or authority may have to speak their mind to keep control. Don’t listen to gossip or pass it on.
LEO: (July 23-August 22)
Lucky Colour: Peach
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 3-8-3-2
Lotto Numbers: 3-10-12-21-30-42
9. Five. Glenn Hawker,
8. Nose-picking.
6. False. The Wimmera has groundwater reserves but is not part of the Great Artesian Basin. The basin covers 1.7 million square kilometres and calls parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales home. 7. Quasimodo.
5. True. -Sci entists aren’t sure why scorpions glow under UV light. It might help them hunt, or find a mate, or to sense when they are in sunlight during the day.
4. The tiger beetle runs so fast that their brain cannot keep up and they are temporarily blinded.
He was the other astronaut on board the Apollo 11 lunar module and the second person to step on the moon.
A friend you helped in the past could surprise you with a reward; career opportunities are around; some could have hidden talents. An important person could take a big interest in your ideas.
VIRGO: (August 23-September 23)
Lucky Colour: Ivory
Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 2-4-9-3
Lotto Numbers: 2-5-14-23-30-41
3. Buzz Aldrin.
1. True. Australia has a deep space network station near Canberra called the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. It has sister stations in California and near Madrid in Spain that send and receive information from spacecraft. 2. South Australia. The first Australian orbiting satellite, the Weapons Research Establishment Satellite, WRESAT, was launched from Woomera in the far north of the state.
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Unwise to take people into your confidence. However, keep your ears tuned in to all around you. Luck is on your side and the past will have a big impact on your future decision making.
LIBRA: (September 24-October 23)
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 1-4-1-9
Lotto Numbers: 1-11-14-28-37-40
This should be a very good period for money and love; perhaps a new romance could bring exciting highs. A surprising upturn in career, news.
SCORPIO: (October 24-November 22)
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 1-6-2-8
Lotto Numbers:1-16-28-36-38-44
A partner could disagree with your point of view and another’s plans may have to be considered. Don’t take sides to avoid being caught in the middle of trouble.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23-December 20)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 12-1-10-1
Lotto Numbers: 20-25-30-33-40-43
A very busy period and happy time among friends and family. In career affairs you will soon be making progress and people could be taking a lot of notice so be on your guard and your best behaviour.
CAPRICORN: (December 21-January 19)
Lucky Colour: White
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 5-1-1-4
Lotto Numbers: 5-11-27-35-42-44
Could be a frustrating period and be very careful when out driving; travel plans may have to be deferred or altered. Career plans made now will have a big impact later this year.
AQUARIUS: (January 20-February 19)
Lucky Colour: Mauve
Lucky Day: Sunday
Racing Numbers: 2-7-6-5
Lotto Numbers: 6-16-22-23-36-37
Many will be improving their love relationships and career prospects look better also; taking more control of your life and finding out where your future lies.
PISCES: (February 20- March 20)
Lucky Colour: Peach
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 5-10-9-4
Lotto Numbers: 2-12-18-27-36-40
Important people are more likely to support you. Exciting days when the unexpected could happen and improve your finances. Many could be in for a complete change of lifestyle.
Australian new car buyers drove home 96,859 vehicles last month – the highest July result on record.
The result represents an increase of 14.7 percent on the same month in 2022 and breaks the previous record, set in July 2017, by an impressive 4105 units.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber said the July 2023 result was an indication the market was continuing to recover from COVID-19 related supply constraints, plant shutdowns and microprocessor shortages, and logistics and supply bottlenecks.
“During the past 12 months, the issue has been one of securing supply for consumers, however as these pressures ease, we are starting to see a return to more stable market condi-
tions,” he said. Indeed, the Australian new car market has been on an upward trajectory for the majority of 2023.
January sales totalled 84,873 unit sales, an increase of 11.9 percent above the same time in 2022. February increases were incremental at just 1.8 percent above 2022 with 86,878 unit sales, while March sales declined 3.9 percent to 97,251 when viewed against the same month in 2022.
April new car sales figures rebounded slightly, up 1.3 percent to 82,137 units, while May set a record with 105,694 new vehicles registered, an increase of 12 percent above the previous year. June sales were also considerable, with buyers taking home 124,926 new vehicles – 25 percent more than in June 2022.
But Mr Weber cautioned the higher sales results witnessed in July were
largely the result of the equalisation of supply, and said it was important the industry did not become complacent.
“Many of these vehicles were ordered several months ago, so it is important to monitor the broader economic conditions through 2023 and their impact on private and business demand,” he said.
Mr Weber noted sales in the passenger vehicle segment were at historically low levels as buyers continued to transition into SUVs.
“Passenger vehicles now represent 17.7 percent of the market in July, while the SUV category sits at 58.9 percent,” he said.
“However, contrary to widely held opinion, not all SUVs are large vehicles, as 75 percent of SUV sales are in the medium, small and light categories.”
Toyota remained the highest-selling importer in July with 19,191 sales, followed by Mazda with 8307 unit sales, then Ford, 7109, Hyundai, 6521 and Kia, 6150.
The Ford Ranger was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in July with 5143 unit sales. It was followed by the Toyota HiLux with 4670 registrations, MG ZS, 3852, Tesla Model Y, 3330 and Toyota RAV4, 2750.
Sales of zero and low-emissions vehicles, ZLEVs, continued to climb throughout July with 17.9 percent of all new vehicle sales now offering some form of electrification.
Battery electric vehicles, BEVs, accounted for seven percent of all new vehicles sold in July.
And with the majority of ZLEV models sourced from China, it is perhaps no surprise the number of vehi-
cles imported to Australia increased dramatically.
In July, 15,853 of the new vehicles registered were made in China, an uptick of 130.1 percent on the same month last year.
Finally, and in analysing regional discrepancies across the nation, there were increases in every state and territory when compared with July 2022. Sales in the Australian Capital Territory rose by 22.4 percent to 1438 unit sales, New South Wales 11.3 percent or 29,516 unit sales, the Northern Territory 19.4 percent or 903 unit sales, Queensland 4.3 percent or 19,719 unit sales, South Australia 17.0 percent or 6612 unit sales, Tasmania 33.9 percent or 1777 unit sales, Victoria 22.7 percent or 27,097 unit sales, and Western Australia 21.6 percent 9797 unit sales. – Matt Brogan
Toyota has officially unveiled its new-generation LandCruiser Prado, with the popular fourwheel drive model set to arrive in Australia in mid-2024 promising an all-new design, mild-hybrid driveline, updated technology and improved performance.
Arriving shortly after the twin-under-the-skin Lexus GX, the ruggedlystyled Prado aims to provide buyers with a ‘blend of capability, amenity and passenger-oriented comfort’ while continuing to offer the go-anywhere capabilities for which the model is best known.
Visually, the boxier Prado is said to fuse traditional and contemporary styling cues, employing a horizontal theme inspired by early-generation LandCrusiers.
The front-end is based around a rectangular grille and tri-beam headlights and a low-set cowl that improves forward visibility.
The horizontal theme continues in profile, complemented by muscular wheel arches and a low beltline designers say provides a sense of strength, and a better view out for all occupants.
At the rear, the Prado features vertically set tail-lights and a ‘simple tail-light signature to complement the front-end’ with a silver lower bumper cover matching that found up front.
Measuring 4920mm in length, 1988mm wide and 1860mm tall, the new Prado is 95mm longer than be-
fore, 13mm wider and 10mm taller. Its 2850mm wheelbase is 60mm longer than the outgoing model, matching the length of the LandCruiser 300 Series.
Like the LandCruiser 300 Series, the Prado rides on Toyota’s newly developed TNGA-F ladder-frame chassis, which Toyota says is 50 percent more rigid than the outgoing Prado’s. Including the body, the package as a whole is said to be 30 percent more rigid than before.
This improvement, coupled with improved suspension performance and additional wheel articulation, is said to provide excellent performance onand off-road, as well as improved allround ride comfort.
Wheel articulation is further improved by a disconnecting front sway bar, while enhanced functionality for the multi-terrain select and multi-terrain monitor systems are said to ‘help the Prado go even further off-road’.
Electric-assisted power steering ar-
rives to provide ‘crisper steering feel’ and ‘enhanced low-speed manoeuvreability on-road and maximised control off-road’.
The system also allows Toyota to offer an extended array of safety assistance systems, such as lane trace, not offered before in the Prado.
The mild-hybrid turbo-diesel engine that will soon be offered in select HiLux grades will be offered as standard, combining Toyota’s 1GD-FTV
2.8-litre four-cylinder with a 48-volt
starter-generator to ‘help improve fuel consumption in urban settings’.
The unit continues to offer an unchanged 150kW-500Nm, but is now coupled to an eight-speed automatic in place of the previous six-speed transmission.
While Toyota Australia is yet to announce full specification and equipment details for the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado, it has said the cabin will feature dual digital screens for instrumentation and infotainment, and ‘an intuitive layout for the switches that group basic functions together’.
The Prado will be offered in five or seven-seat configurations depending on variant, and will be offered with a full suite of Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies.
Toyota Australia vice-president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, said Australian customers appreciated the vast capability of the LandCruiser Prado, from use as a family vehicle, to off-roading, towing and long-distance touring.
“This is evidenced by its huge popularity,” he said.
“The all-new Prado takes everything that customers love about the Prado to a new level, with even greater performance, capability and technology, as well as bold new styling inside and out.”
Further details on the all-new LandCruiser Prado will be announced closer to the model’s local launch.
– Matt BroganNissan Australia has confirmed its 313kW Z Nismo is locked in, with deliveries possible before the end of the year.
Set to make its debut in North America within months, the Nissan Z Nismo adds not only more power and torque, but significant handling enhancements, more aggressive tyres, and a signature look the Japanese manufacturer says contributes to improved on-track performance.
Sitting atop the Z Sport and Performance grades, the Z Nismo builds on the equipment levels offered in the latter with a racetrack-honed aerodynamic package and prominent frontal styling treatment that recalls the G-
Nose of the Nissan Fairlady 240ZG.
The new frontal treatment also boasts a restyled grille with ‘the thinnest honeycomb mesh of any Nissan production car’ to date, corner canards, and a subtle red accent along the lower edge of the front bar.
Complementing the G-Nose is a taller, wider rear spoiler whose threepiece design extends onto the rear fenders.
The rear bumper is reprofiled to aid with air separation and to further reduce drag, the package said to draw inspiration from the GT-R Nismo while likewise sporting a red accent line on its lower edge.
Pricing for the 2024 Nissan Z Ni-
smo will be announced closer to the model’s local launch.
It is expected to arrive concurrently with the MY24 Z Sport and Performance range, which, like the Z Nismo, will offer more specification and equipment, including Amazon Alexa connectivity for Performance and Z Nismo grades.
All 2024 Nissan Z variants will further feature a range of standard driver assistance and safety technologies, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, high beam assist and intelligent forward collision warning.
– Matt BroganBirthdays
Janet Schwarz
8th of August
All your family hope you have a wonderful day.
With love from Husband Brian Darrel & Roslyn
Sharon, Naomi, Samuel & Rebekah
Paul, Anne, Marie & Luke Pamela, George, Zane & Adele
DEUTSHER (nee Niewand), Clarice Dorothea
Late of Rupanyup
Passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 aged 102 years.
Dearly loved wife of Clarrie (dec).
Loving mother and mother in law of Glenda & Ken; Daryl; Peter; Noela & Ron; Graeme & Tracey.
Special friend of Shirley and Marion.
Adored Grandma to her 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Reunited with Clarrie in God’s Garden
Clarice Dorothea
5/11/1920 - 2/8/2023
Passed away peacefully at Trinity Manor
Reunited with Clarry
Loving Mum of Peter and Marion Grandmother of Tim, Claire, Sam, Karla and Pat Great Grandmother of Madison, Alannah, Will, Daniel, Jarvis, Skyla, Poppy and Bailey Resting in Jesus’ arms
Passed away on July 26, 2023 aged 58 years.
Loved son of Neil (dec) & Verna.
Loving father of Luca and Holly.
Pa to Charlotte.
Brother to Ken, Karen and Coral (dec).
Has Gone Yabbying
Passed away on July 26, 2023 aged 92 years.
Dearly loved husband of Una.
Loving father and fatherin-law of Kate & Ben; Richard & Denise; Chris & Jill; Robert & Karen; Liz & Michael.
Adored by all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was a good man
Norman Nelson
Passed away on August 5, 2023, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved husband of Marlene.
Loving father and fatherin-law of Glenn & Leola; Grayson & Nuha.
Grandpa to Jeremiah & Scarlett; Alaya & Saraya.
It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.
How great are your works, LORD.
SMITH, Valda May
24th December 1937
- 6th August 2023
Passed away peacefully at Iona of Nhill
Daughter of Ethel & Hurtel Smith (dec).
Loved sister & Sister In-Law.
Valda’s Funeral service will be held Grave side at Nhill Lawn Cemetery, Friday 11th of August at 2pm
Emily & Mathew Bone
Nhill, Dimboola & Kaniva District Funerals
Formerly of Natimuk
Passed away on August 4, 2023 aged 86 years.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret (dec).
Loving father and father-inlaw of Garry (dec); Noel & Dee; Darren & Sue; Ellen & Grant.
Adored Poppy to Kate & Sean, Emily, Ben & Fab, Zakk & Kirsty, Sam, Jessica and Bella. Friend to Ned.
Cherished Grand Poppy to Noah, Jaxon, Logan, Hudson, Charlie and Jack. Treasured Memories
KONING, Derk Jan (Dick)
The funeral of Dick Koning will leave St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Rainbow on Friday, August 11, 2023 after a service commencing at 11am for the Rainbow Cemetery.
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member
McLEAN, Pastor Norman Nelson
The funeral of Pastor Norman Nelson McLean will leave the Horsham Church of Christ on Thursday, August 10, 2023 after a service commencing at 1.30pm for the Horsham Lawn Cemetery. The service may also be viewed online at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eTxSfgA1h6w
DEUTSHER (nee Niewand), Clarice Dorothea
The Funeral of Clarice Dorothea Deutsher will leave St John’s Lutheran Church, Minyip on Thursday, 17 August 2023 after a service commencing at 1.30pm for the Rupanyup Lawn Cemetery.
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member
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1 Chocolate mini Dachshund, female, vacc, vet checked, m/ chip# 953010006162922 $2500 each, located in Nhill Ph 0431725487
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4 10 week old purebred Heelers pups for sale, 2 blue males, 1 red stumpy tailed female, 1 red boy, all vet checked, wormed vaxxed and microchipped 18/5/23, mchip# 953010006172145/95301000617 2140/953010006171652/9530100 06172141, source# MB146514 Ph 0407363983
Black faced Dorpers joined $140 each Ph 0429912620
Black head dorper ewe lambs, born June 2022, pic# 3NGLM058 $250ea Ph 53585079
Budgies, young, asstd colours $10ea Ph 0423182267
Ferrets, 8wks to 18mths $30ea Ph 0418843180 Nhill
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Roosters, ducks and guinea foul wanted Ph 0469740723
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JENDE, Neville John
An informal gathering to celebrate the life of Neville John Jende will take place at the Victoria Hotel, Horsham (Mill Room) on Friday, August 11, 2023 between 2-6pm
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TAYLOR, Ian Harry (Punch)
The funeral of Punch Taylor will take place at the graveside, Natimuk Cemetery on Monday, August 14, 2023 commencing at 1.30pm In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Punch can be made to the Wimmera Cancer Centre. Donation envelopes will be available at the service.
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member
WILLS, Athol John 10/4/1930 - 30/8/2006
That creek of life we know, still goes winding on, wandering by.
And there forever, its course upon a song and a sigh.
My best friend always, Heather
Kildare Border Collies now have a litter of purebred puppies for sale at $1,800, we have been breeding border collies for over 50 years and strive to breed quality true to type and temperament in our puppies. Our pups have calm natures and make excellent working dogs or family pets. Three are chocolate and white puppies 2 female and 1 male and the remainder are female black and white puppies with piercing dark eyes and traditional black and white markings. Born 28/05/2023, all have fun loving natures and ready to find their forever home. All puppies have been microchipped, vet checked vac/wmd, m/chip# 991001005403261/2368 source# MB196330, call Brendan Hogan for more information Ph 0439971754 Donald
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1999 Jayco 16’ pop-top caravan with unused annex, GC $14,500 Ph 0400823134
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1950 Ferguson TEA20, engine reco, good tyres, new paint, extensive repairs, further details Ph Laurie 0429491426
Caterpillar 2017 4 ton diesel forklift, operated 480 hours, $44,000 inc GST of $4000 Ph Michael 0407744076
Transportable hom e, Bond home, 2 bedroom, VGC, includes veranda and hot water service and water tank, can arrange delivery, currently in Stawell, new $164,000 sell for $85,000 Ph Ken 0428123694
Trewella Jacks, 2x6 ton, all steel, $450 each or $800 pair Ph 0417507882 Stawell
Trogan Towball weight scale Ph 0419571506
Ford Falcon Classic 2004, has been in shed for 7yrs, very straight body, tv in rear seat, owners manual, 29,0000kms, TGK695 $2000, no texts Ph 0408846796
2005 Traveller Caravan 19’
Hurricane, shower and toilet, full annex $35,000 Ph 0417555823
Ezytrail camper, Sterling G, Mark 2, EC $21,999ono Ph John 0427562876
A chain chamberlain Deere 4960, duals (no 3PL), farm leased $11,000 Ph 0428212996
Goldacres boom spray, prairie advance, 30m boom, 5000 litre tank Ph 0428899260
Craft generator, 5.5hp, 240v
$400 Ph 0487313892
Digitech multimeter QM 1323
$35 Ph 0419571506
Farmhouse for relocation, 3 bedroom, weatherboard, Circa 1920’s $2000 Ph 0427852270
Table and 6 dining chairs, colonial style, table length 1750x1m width REDUCED $200 Ph 0438064358
Mazda 3 Sedan, 2006, petrol, manual, burgundy, grey interior, good condition, as is no RWC, UIZ564, $2999ono Ph 0428994210
Toyota Camry V6, has been bingled, most panel still straight, driveable, KNG966, $500 no texts Ph 0408846796
2000 Mitsubishi Triton, 4WD
Twin cab UTE with canopy, good condition, rides well, no rattles $9,990 ono Ph 0438922730
3.7 Stacer Alum Boat, 18hp Tohatsu Motor, boat and motor covers, boat Tx874, trailer Y98760 $5000 Ph 0418810802
Galaxy 2007, new Tebbs annexe, a/c, oven, fridge, rego, batteries
$25,000ono Ph 0402933972
Kubota tractor, as new 130hrs, M9540, inc front end loader, 4 in 1 bucket, bucket never used, hay forks, John Berends, pallet forks, 3 point linkage, hay spike, dual speed PTO, Trelborg tyres all round $85,000 Ph 0429200566
1 Solid wood bed and 2 side tables 2 1/2 years old, 1 mattress, warranty 7 1/2 years left $2300ono Ph 0459602388
2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser GT, black, fully option car, RWC and reg supplied, EC, lady owner, 115,000kms, XMS899 $9000ono Ph 0428123694
2012 Holden Ute SV6 VE Series II Auto MY12,trusty SV6 ute with lockable ARB canopy, omes with a RWC, rego til 30/5/24, regularly serviced, owner overseas, ZAW844 $11400 Ph 0427610283 Dadswells Bridge Holden Colorado LTR , dual cab, 3L turbo diesel, auto trans, 4WD, towbar, side steps, lock up canopy, reg til 10/23, RWC, WRL987 $20,000 Ph 0428504449
Safari 236 Caravan 2011 with roll out awning, 90 watt solar panel, 30amp solar regulator, 15” off road rims and tyres, elec brakes, battery pack with Anderson charge plug, 3 water tanks, air conditioning, ensuite shower, toilet, washing machine, vanity, storage, 4 burner stove, oven, microwave, 184L automatic 3 way fridge, television, CD/DVD/AM-FM radio, “L” shape seating, q/bed, and much more, EC, as good as new, no catches, genuine sale, if you are serious this is a must see, too good to miss $63,000neg Ph 0429671764
Safari Delta 216, 21’6” 2015 build, full ensuite, q/bed, full solar independent off road suspension, full oven, large fridge, microwave, washing machine, leather seating, large oven, full length annexe, colour coded to match van, this is the van with the lot, selling due to no further use
$49,700ono Ph 0429198599
Lister shearing machine, 1 at $200, 1 at $250 Ph 0429848283
Massey Ferguson 585 12’ Header has been shedded for most of its life $1000ono Ph 0421442050 $28.60
Massey Harris 55K tractor , running, good tyres $3000 Ph 0429847336
Pallet Racking Heavy duty, 5.6m high, $50 per end, $15 per rail Ph 0428523919
REDUCED Inter Combine 511, 28 row, Trash Floats,stars and plates, serviced and in working order $5500ono Ph 0407911884
REDUCED Tractor Tyre 14.9-24 $250 Ph 0407911884
Field bin, Sherwell, 25 tonne, good order, $4000 Ph 0428989234
Halogen adjustable worklight Ph 0419571506
Horn sewing cabinet, GC $200 Ph 0427822343 Horsham
Kickass gas hot water camping shower, as new $140 Ph 0419571506
Lumik car fridge, 40L, 12v plus 240v, GC, works well $250 Ph 0447972097
Pacific pressure washer, 2.5hp, elec motor, Victor rotary hoe, Anchor 2ton pulley block, 280mm dia, 3kva Modra generator, 8.5hp motor, fold up single bed, call for prices Ph 0429821539
Passlode 75mm air nail gun
$120 Ph 0419571506
Powertec 12v to 240v 800w
inverter $60 Ph 0419571506
Steel fireguard/fence with gate 1mx1mx800H, very stable VGC $200ono Ph 53564225.
Stock crate, steel (Ute) 7’ x 6’
$150 Ph 0428826809
Stock crate, steel 2 deck 15’ x 8’
$600 Ph 0428826809
Stock crate, steel sides, 15’ x 8’ $250 Ph 0428826809
Superior Multihead slasher mower, 8’,3 PL, new condition $4000 ono Ph 53826461 or 0429309491
8 Riverland dining chairs, Harvey Norman, half price, as new $1436 Ph 0428861127
Bunk beds, black tubular metal frames with mattresses,VGC, $300 each Ph 53564288
Desk, young student, kauri pine $100 Ph 0474297661
New Omega electric oven display model, 900mm L, 800mm H, 560mm, D $1000neg Ph 0427993510
Steel fireguard/fence with gate 1mx1mx800H, very stable VGC $200ono Ph 53564225.
4.5m Fiberglass, 60hp Johnson 2 stroke, bilge, trailer, repainted, registered, $4500, Stawell Ph 0410306039
Hobie Mirage Passport 12.0 pedal kayak with motor, 50AH lithium battery and motor controller, extra hatch covers added $2,500 Ph 0407305457
Vicking Fisherman canoe with paddles, 3.6mtrs, with wheels $900 Ph 0419590475
Mobility aids, various items, including walker, commode, shower chair Ph 0429821539
Victory XL gopher, new batteries and charger, GC $1000 Ph 0427945003
2009 Suzuki Gladius 650 lams, black, only 6965kms $4,399 Ph 0439070159 Suzuki Solo Intruder, 250cc, immaculate condition, 17,000kms, 2012 model IT6ZI $4750 Ph 0427361940
Falcon XR6, seduce red, EC, RWC, new tyres, XSF763 $9900 Ph 0428989234
Holden Gemini x2 , 1981 TE8TF69-188333B, 4dr sed man SL, 1983 TG8TF69-241320B, 4dr sed man SL, as is both $4300ono Ph 0427801969 no text
REDUCED Mitsubishi Pajero 2010, genuine reason for selling rego till 10/11/23, 201,600km, XRI163 $18,000ono Ph 0428928259
VW Toureg 2011 180 TDI auto silver, one owner, good service history, one of few with low range transfer, centre & rear diff locks, no towing done, VGC, new tyres, RWC, reg till 2/24, YVD520 $17,500 Ph 0428528990
Skycamp ikamper Mini, 3 years old, used 4 times exc condition
$3800 ono phone 0428582131
Viscount pop-up caravan with safety cord and extension cord, 2-way fridge, 4-cooker, oven, collapsible kettle, compact cookware set, foldable dish drainer, microwave, air conditioner, 1 d/bed, 1 s/bed, L-shape sofa, ample storage $5700neg Text 0419600049 or 0405516207
00 - Clothes and Accessories
New Brooks Adrenaline men’s sneakers , size 12 $80 Ph 0427993510
Acer Swift go EVO 16, Windows 11, Norton, 4 year warranty, new, unused, $1400 Ph 0474297661
Roto feed baler, low bale count, Regular servicing, located at stawell, selling due to farm sale, $39600 ono Ph 0428549263
Wanted to buy Ford Truck, 1964 to 1975, F-700 or F-750, in good condition with good cabin, prefer V8 with tipper but not essential, would consdier F-600 Ph 0429836055
1 20ltr plaster water jerry can $20 Ph 0419571506
2 20ltr metal water only jerry cans
$40 each Ph 0419571506
2 lockable metal jerry can holders $50 each Ph 0419571506
2 of 225- 40x19 Michelin pilot sport tyres, approx 65% tread
$120 Ph 0419823241
Bee boxes, 9x10 frame bottom boxes $450 the lot, 7x10 frame top boxes $210 the lot Ph Noel 0487981272
Boiling Billy 5ltr wall mounted boiling water unit $165 Ph 0419571506
Toyota FJ40 rims and tyres, 95% $20 each, Rodeo tyres and Sunraiser rims $15 each Ph 0407911884
Tyre 195 70R14, new, suits Camry Conquest $90 Ph 0407561135
Toyota Hilux ute, 1994 model, petrol, 5spd, 2wd, runs and drives great, rego 9/23, no RWC supplied, 266.000kms, FLE639 $5000 Ph Greg 0476307230
2009 GLX Landcruiser Prado, 4x4 manual, diesel, 7 seats,1 owner full service history, 244932 klms, colour dune, EXTRAS UHF radio, headlight/ bonnet protectors, driving lightsrear air bags, 2nd battery, long range fuel tanks, new tyres 99%, snorkel rubber floor mats, roadworthy supplies, rego XAH807 until march 24 $ 24,500 Ph 0428972044
Ute tray complete with enclosed canvas canopy, grey, 2100mm x 1900mm, steel tray c/w drop sides, incs roof racks, have upgraded, available now, VGC $4125 inc Gst or best offer Ph or text John 0477317809 for more info
kms, WVR283, $16,000 Ph 0448504021 Stawell
2009 Nissan Navara space cab ute, 4WD, RWC, canopy and awning, elec brakes, 2way radio, 2 box King tool boxes, rhino rack roof bars, Anderson plug, double swag Darche included, reg til 18/11/23, 265,000kms, XGM872 $18,000 Ph 0437164589
2015 Audi A3 Attraction, style and technik package, auto, heated seats, front and back sensors, 17’ alloy wheels, 68,000kms, one owner, perfect condition 1DB 9YP $28,000 Ph 0400961401
2015 Ford Ranger PX MkII XLT, 6sp, charcoal, towbar, elec brakes, Anderson plug, iDrive throttle control, tinted windows, rola roof platform, REDARC DC/ DC charger, dual battery, fridge slide, LED lights, 11mths rego, RWC supplied, 155,000kms, $31,900,BBT411 Ph 0419543815
2015 Hyundai FE, SUV, 2.2, 2 way diesel, towbar, full service history, excellent condition, rego 1FFSO,1,70,000 kms, $23,500 +GST Ph 0418991340
1994 Holden Apollo, auto, great little car, drives well low kms, rego till 4/24, 89,000kms, NGM571 $3000 Ph Greg 0476307230
2017 Toyota Hilux SR5, 4X4, manual, one owner, diesel, roof racks, bullbar, towbar, electric brakes, heavy springs, tinted windows, dual batteries, reg til 6/24, 161,000kms, AMF813 $45,000 Ph 0408504867
Mazda CX 30,
REDUCED Yamaha CLP330
Clavinova Digital Piano, EC, great sound and feel, includes stool $2000 Ph0428894232
Student Cello and Bow $500 Ph 0427712331
F250 Ute 2002 XLT Power stroke diesel V8, 284838kms, right hand column auto, tub liner, tie down points, tow bar, bucket seats, elec windows and mirrors, a/c, tyres 90%, rego 28th Aug 23 RUG765 $42,000 Ph 53826103 in business hours
Marcy exercise nike as new $100ono Ph 0458192247
Mens RH Cobra FMAX, Airspeed Graphite, 23deg, 7 wood inc cover, as new $150 Ph 0487227965
Holden WB Panel Van 1983, 6 cylinder petrol/gas, 3 speed manual, VGC, extra parts included, FSE369 $35,000ono Ph 0407614706
Farm land approx. 110 acres for shared lease, located on the fringe of Hopetoun 3396, suitable for cropping, grazing, solar farming or other use, 3 phase power is available, long or short term lease Ph Lawrence to discuss 0414587676
Have you met Bud? If you live in the local area, there is a good chance that you will meet him. He’s a brown Border Collie crossed with something else. The unusual combination gives him a funny lion’s mane on his back, but he is sweet and gentle, and he just loves people. His owner takes him down the street, and asks him to stay in the car, walks into the shop, and the next thing he knows, he sees Bud behind the counter, receiving pats from the locals.
Bud is the kind of dog that just LOVES balls. He spends literally hours with his eyes fixed on a ball, with excitement bubbling over from within, and waiting in expectation for someone to throw it for him. Once he has his eyes on the prize, nothing can distract him. Not calling his name, showing him food – nothing!
Jesus fixed His eyes on the future joy that He would have, being with you. This joy helped Him to endure the cross, which brought the free gift of salvation to all who receive it, and a restored relationship between God and humans. We too are also called to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith (Hebrews 12:2a), and hold onto the hope of seeing Him again soon. We can learn a lot from Bud, being dogged in our gaze, and fixing our eyes on Jesus, with excitement bubbling over from within, and let nothing distract us from His love and calling.
Author: Suzanne McDonald
public notices
To the registered Proprietor: IVAN LEGIN
The Council: Northern Grampians Shire Council ABN 42 592 845 947
Description of Crown Allotment 41D Section 6 Parish of the Land: Concongella
Title Particulars: Volume: 09026 Folio Number: 310
Property Address: METCALFE ROAD GREAT WESTERN VIC 3374
Rates owing: $ 6,435,45 plus, legal costs: $ 550.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ 6,985.45
TAKE NOTICE
a) an amount due to a Council for, or in respect of, rates or charges (including enforcement costs and interest) in respect of the above rateable Land is more than 3 years overdue;
b) there is no current arrangement that exists for the payment of the amount to the Council; and
c) the Council has a Court order requiring the payment of the amount (or part of the amount).
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Council requires you, being a person who appears to have an estate or interest in the property (from the Register kept under the Transfer of Land Act 1958 or from any Memorial in the Office of the Registrar- General) to pay the sum of $6,985.45 to the Council 4 weeks from the date of this publication.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you fail to pay the amount due to the Council by the above date, the Council may sell the land, or cause the land to be transferred to itself, pursuant to section 181 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Victoria).
Pursuant to section 181(5)(a), a copy of section 181 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Victoria) can be found at: http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/lga1989182/ s181.html
A copy of the Court Order can be obtained by contacting LawyersAU Pty Ltd at (03) 7004 8207 or by email at sonalim@lawyersau.com
Dated: 1 August 2023
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1. This notice applies to the Stawell Water & Sewer District.
2. Please take notice that, under Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, GWMWater declares the land described below as serviced properties: 2 Charles Street, Stawell Lot 2 PS905885K, Parish of Stawell
3. The services available to the land are water and sewer.
4. On and from 20 July 2023 the land described in paragraph two must be taken to be serviced properties.
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Theme: Country & Western
MEMBERSHIP OF RIVERSIDE RECREATION RESERVE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
Nominations are invited from interested and skilled members of the community wishing to be considered for membership to the Riverside Recreation Reserve Committee of Management. This volunteer committee is responsible for the dayto-day management, care and development of the reserve and its built facilities, largely dedicated to equestrian activities. The term of appointment is three years to 27 September 2026
Specific interest or skills in one of the following areas would be highly regarded: • Community connection and interest in seeking a position on the CoM
• Community and stakeholders
• Governance and volunteer management
• Financial and business
• Land management
All registrations of interest for the voluntary role will be considered. Further information and nomination forms are available from Danielle Fowler on 0439 029 909 or email publicland.grampians@delwp.vic.gov.au
Expressions of Interest are to be on the formal nomination form and addressed to: Land and Built Environment Team, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action – 110 Natimuk Road, Horsham, Vic, 3400 or emailed to: publicland.grampians@delwp.vic.gov.au
Women, First Nations People, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply to ensure that the committee’s membership reflects the composition of the community it serves.
Expressions of Interest close 18 August 2023
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Customer Service Centre 136 186
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**Attractive salary packaging in addition to salary**
See our website for further information
We are seeking committed and passionate people who are ready for exciting and rewarding careers in our growing community health organisation
Dedicated Intake Worker
30.4 hours per week
$32.21 to $36.00 per hour
Contact: Kristy Price
Forensic Mental Health Worker
22.8 or 30.6 hours per week
$47.50 to $51.76 per hour
Contact: Danny O’Brien
Closing: 12pm Monday 28 August 2023
To download a position description and key selection criteria form visit our website: gch.org.au
For further information email employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400
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Employment Opportunities
**Attractive salary packaging in addition to salary**
See our website for further information
We are seeking committed and passionate people who are ready for exciting and rewarding careers in our growing community health organisation
Case Manager Perpetrator Family Violence
22.8 hours per week
$32.21 to $41.52 per hour
Family Violence Case Manager
38 or 30.4 hours per week
$36.00 to $47.50 per hour
Homelessness Case Manager
38 hours per week
$36.00 to $41.52 per hour
Contact: Gemma Beavis
Contracts & Compliance Systems Officer
30.4 hours per week
$40.77 per hour
Executive Support Officer
25 hours per week
$40.77 per hour
Contact: Luke Bibby
Intensive Drink Drug Drive Behaviour Change
Facilitator
38 hours per week
$36.00 to $42.60 per hour
Contact: Sarah Sargeant
Lifestyle Facilitator
28 hours per week
$32.21 to $36.00 per hour
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28 Dimboola Road Warracknabeal
Concrete Truck Drivers Casual Drivers x 2
• HR License
• Morning hours
• ABOVE AWARD RATES
If you’re interesting in becoming part of our team, send your resume to: admin@warrackconcrete.com.au
Position number VG/211 0C
We are seeking an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer to join our exciting and innovative ICT team.
In this role, you will:
- Provide ICT support to all GWMWater staff.
- Provide technical support for the corporation's software and hardware faults and solutions.
- Investigate, diagnose and resolve IT issues.
The ICT Officer plays a key role in maintaining physical infrastructure including laptops, tablets, desktop PCs, iPhones, printers and video conferencing equipment.
GH Quality Partner or Affiliate – Safe Systems & Performance
Fixed Term Full Time
Job No. 4814 & 4816 closes 16/8/2023
GH Quality Affiliate – Safe Systems & Performance
Permanent - Part Time
Job No. 4813 closes 16/8/2023
ANUM – Wimmera Nursing Home
Permanent Part/Full Time
Job No. 4807 closes 21/8/2023
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse
Permanent Part Time
Job No. 4776 closes 15/8/2023
To apply or for more information please go to: https://whcg.mercury.com.au/
If you have a passion for ICT and are looking to progress your career in ICT, this is the opportunity for you!
(Fixed Term 18 months)
Position number VG/5509A
The ICT Applications Officer supports GWMWater's TechnologyOne and other ICT solutions.
The ICT Applications Officer has varied responsibilities including:
- Managing software licensing and user credentials
- Resolving data errors and ensuring data continuity
- Liaising with vendors
- Project management
Experience working in ICT is desired but not essential. The successful applicant must have strong problem solving skills, a willingness to learn and adapt, and be able to work effectively without direct supervision. On the job training will be provided.
Position number VG/5232D
If you want to join the HRCC team and serve our diverse, close-knit, and engaged local community, check out the roles below!
Coordinator Strategic Planning Band 7 ($96,520 - $107,991 per annum) or
• Band 8 ($112,094 - $125,612 per annum)
Permanent Full-time or Part-time
Flexible working arrangements available
Coordinator Governance
• Band 7 ($96,520 - $107,991 per annum)
Permanent
• Flexible working arrangements available (job-share or part-time considered)
RCCC IT Business Analyst
• Band 7 ($53.52 per hour, $105,770pa)
Fixed Term Full-time (12 months)
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Can be based in Horsham, Loddon (Wedderburn) or Hindmarsh (Nhill)
Supported Playgroup Facilitator
• Band 5 ($36.07 per hour)
Permanent, ongoing
• Full-time or Part-time, job share considered
Flexible working arrangements available
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• Band 4 ($65,829 - $68,952)
• Temporary Full-time (2 Year Contract)
9 day working fortnight
To find out more, visit hrcc.recruitmenthub.com.au OR scan the QR code.
We are seeking a new Water Services Operator to join our Wimmera team, with opportunities to work in other parts of our region from time-to-time. Our operators enjoy a fast-paced environment, responding to reported faults and service interruptions to maintain essential water and wastewater services to customers.
Based in the Warracknabeal area, the successful incumbent will gain significant work experience and work in a dynamic team. The incumbent will achieve a Certificate Ill in Water Operations and participate in the on-call roster.
If you enjoy working with your hands in the great outdoors, problem solving and contributing to the liveability of your community, please get in touch.
To apply online please visit: gwmwater.org.au/careers
Applications close: Friday 18 August 2023
GWMWater contact:
Ollie Reynolds, People Talent and Culture Officer
GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems
To receive information in relation to these vacancies in an accessible format such as large print, please contact our People Talent and Culture team on 1300 659 961.
Subscribe to receive GWMWater job alert emails by visiting gwmwater.org.au/careers
Mark Williams Managing Director11 Mclachlan Street Horsham gwmwater.org.au
Contact:
2 X Plant Operator Labourer
Full Time, Permanent
Are you ready for a job that supports an excellent work/life balance? Do you want above-award wages? Do you like working as part of a team?
We are seeking 2 X full time, permanent Plant Operators to join our team. This job is suitable for someone who is an experienced machinery operator or truck driver and takes pride in their work and the community.
Construction Induction (White Card) training is essential. Other machinery competencies an advantage. Other training relevant to the position will be provided on the job. Applications close Friday 11 August 2023 at 12noon and must address the key selection criteria as contained in the position description and application form. Position descriptions and details of how to apply are available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/work-in-council
For enquiries on these positions, please contact Keith Rowe, on 03 5391 4444. Council is an equal opportunity workplace and we offer a flexible, supportive
Looking
BY SIMON KING
Kaniva Recreation Reserve
will be the scene for the penultimate round in Wimmera Hockey Association’s regular season on Saturday, where several teams will have their 2023 fate decided.
Although the match-ups for the semi-finals in the open competition have already been set, teams will be playing for confidence going into the finals, while two teams will be fighting for the last place in the women’s top-four.
Three teams are still in the mix to finish in the top-two on the under-16 ladder.
Open
All four of the open teams in action on Saturday are already making plans for finals.
Courtesy of their undefeated record so far this season, Yanac Tigers will go into their match with Kaniva Cobras as favourites.
Horsham Hurricanes will look to reverse their recent inconsistent form, but they might struggle against the second-placed Warrack Hoops unless they can field their best 11 players.
Both matches in the women’s competition will influence the make-up of the final four, highlighted by the clash between Kaniva and Yanac.
Yanac has only lost one match and Kaniva is undefeated. They played out a draw when they last met, and while Kaniva deserves to go in as favourites, many at Yanac will be determined to prove this wrong. A draw or win will keep Kaniva on top, but a Yanac victory will see it move ahead for the first time this season.
The result of the other women’s match will seal the fate of one of the combatants.
Horsham Jets have missed several key players in recent weeks, and their results have reflected this.
The Jets have slipped from a comfortable hold on third place mid-season to a point where they are now playing for their place in the finals. Warracknabeal started 2023 with a win, but soon slipped out of the top four. The team has managed to stay in touch, and a win here will place it in a good position to claim the last place in the finals. A Jets’ win or draw will end Warracknabeal’s season, but if they lose, they will need to defeat the dominant Yanac in the last round to remain in fourth place. Warracknabeal has a bye next week,
Warrack
Hoops’
Sandon Schultz runs with the ball with Yanac Tigers’ Rourkey Croot in pursuit.
Picture: SIMON KING
race for the minor premiership, can stay in contention with a win against Warracknabeal Revengers.
Round 13 results –
Open: Yanac Tigers 1 (Goal, J. Harding; best, S. Alexander, S. Farmers, J. Honeyman) d Warrack Hoops 0 (S. Schultz, J. Paley, R. Bennett). Horsham Hurricanes 0 (J. Horsfall, J. Heal, H. Knoop) drew with Nhill Rangers 0 (J. Knoll, S. Bone, J. Clark).
Women: Yanac Women 4 (M. Mackley, C. Alexander, S. Hedt, N. Harding; M. Mackley, N. Harding, E. Alexander) d Warracknabeal Women 1 (R. Cummins; B. McMaster, D. Templeton, E. Eichberger). Nhill Thunderbirds 1 (K. Clark; K. Clark, N. Kuhnell, R. Clark) d Horsham Jets 0 (L. Schilling, K. Krahe, C. Lawson).
so this is its last chance to stake a claim for a place in the semi-finals.
Two of the three teams still in contention to finish the regular season on top of the under-16 ladder meet in the opening match of the round, and the winner will be in outright first place on Saturday evening. Yanac Warriors, who moved into the top spot after a big win last week, take on the Kaniva Raiders, the team they deposed, in a game that is too close to call.
In the other game, Horsham Bombers, the other team in the three-way
Under-16: Yanac Warriors 14 (Archie Zanker 8, S. Pedie 2, L. Cramer, H. Zanker, T. Rethus, A. Cramer; Asher Zanker, S. Pedie, Archie Zanker) d Warracknabeal Revengers 0 (M. Bentley, Z. O’Connor, E. Williamson). Nhill Leopards 1 (D. Clark; D. Clark, T. Shue Bee, B. Clark) d Horsham Bombers 0 (H. Knoop, J. Schwarz, A. Heal).
Under-12 development program: Nhill Bandits 4 (N. Krelle 2, R. Wheeler, B. Clark) v Warracknabeal Avengers 4 (S. Williamson 2, Z. Nuske, M. Peters). Dimboola Kookaburras 2 (C. Elliott, A. Corbett; encouragement award, E. Ward, I. Ward) v Yanac Lowan Stars 2 (M. Prenzler 2; encouragement award, A. Pedie, M. Prenzler. Horsham Black Hawks 1 (E. Elliott) v Kaniva Rampagers 3 (J. Beattie, C. Bedford, J. Mackereth; encouragement award, J. White).
Horsham District Football Netball League would like to recognise and extend a big thank you to our 2023 minor sponsors.
Horsham District Football Netball League would like to recognise and extend a big thank you to our 2023 minor sponsors.
ROUND 15: Natimuk United was the runaway winner in its Horsham District league senior football match against Taylors Lake on Saturday.
Pictured in action, clockwise from above: Taylors Lake’s Matthew White pulls away from Mitch Riddell, Natimuk United; Kaiden Sudholz, Natimuk United, marks on the run; Trae Martin, Taylors Lake, tackles Todd Stevenson, Natimuk United; and Natimuk United’s Nathan Koenig, secures the ball. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
HARD FOUGHT: Warrack Eagles A Grade netballers secured their first Wimmera league premiership points in round 16 on Saturday, drawing with Stawell. The Warriors senior footballers were victorious. Pictured in action are, clockwise from left: Stawell’s Tom Walker on the run; Paul Summers, Stawell, tackles Warrack Eagles’ Jake O’Donnell; Ava Koschitzke, Warrack Eagles, looks to pass; Stawell’s Jakob Salmi tackles Aaron Watts; and Warrack Eagles’ Amber O’Connor shoots for goal. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
It’s that time of the year again. It’s cold and you’re playing sport. You’ve warmed up and you’re running around playing netball court or football field and you feel that Oh so familiar twinge, in your hamstring. Or maybe the hamstring injury has already occurred and you’ve done the recovery exercises and something still isn’t right.
Often this is because the pelvis where the hamstring attaches to is out of alignment. It causes the muscles to shorten and increases the risk of injury or delay in recovery. This can also change the rest of the spinal movements as the body tries to compensate for the unusual movement of the pelvis. When chiropractors are looking at your back, we’re looking at all of it seeing what’s working and what’s not. Chiropractic can help you move better and get more out of your game.
Afinals precursor headlines
the final round of the homeand-away season in Mininera and District league senior football.
First-placed Tatyoon will travel to take on Woorndoo-Mortlake, sitting second on the ladder.
The Tigers could draw level on wins with the Hawks through a good result, but the league leader’s high percentage guarantees them the minor premiership.
Tatyoon comes into its last game of the home-and-away fixture after an emphatic win against last-placed Caramut. Joshua Lee and Anthony Rosato were among the Hawks’ best players in the one-sided affair.
Woorndoo-Mortlake is following up from a strong result against Hawkesdale-Macarthur, who is sitting just outside the finals picture.
Jesse Horan and Matthew Pemberton kicked 15 goals between them in the Tigers’ 84-point win.
In other games, GlenthompsonDunkeld should guarantee itself a finals place when it plays MoystonWillaura, who suffered a demoralising result last week. The Rams are
A lifelong Pimpinio netballer, coach and volunteer will reach a significant milestone on Saturday.
even on points with sixth-placed Ararat Eagles, but its percentage should separate it from last year’s winners.
The Eagles will be hoping for a miracle in the Glenthompson-Dunkeld game, but must also ensure it wins against Lismore-Derrinallum.
Last year’s premiers will see the 2023 season as a failure if it does not sneak into the finals places.
In an example of its inconsistent season, the team beat Penhurst in a dominant win last week, despite the Bombers being the only side to best Tatyoon this season.
The Bombers are sure to bounce back as they take on an outgunned Caramut side. Henry Bensch and Aaron Glare were among Penhurst’s best players during last week’s defeat.
Wickliffe-Lake Bolac could finish the season in second if results go its way and it defeats Great Western. The Magpies will be hoping for a competitive game in preparation for finals matches.
Hawkesdale-Macarthur and SMW Rovers finish their seasons with a match at Conna Wilson Reserve, Mininera.
Maree Thompson will play her 400th senior game for the Tigers this weekend against Noradjuha-Quantong, marking a major contribution both on and off the court.
Thompson said as a person who had been around the club for a long time, she had seen many changes.
“I grew up in Pimpinio and I’ve stayed there my whole life, and now my family is there,” she said.
“There’s been lots of changes – people come and go, rules change.
“When I first started, Pimpinio never used to win much, but in the past few years we have been pretty strong in the netball, especially the juniors.
“Our seniors are starting to show a lot of potential as well, with most of our teams making finals.”
The Pimpinio stalwart said she had won a single premiership in her playing career, but it came under special circumstances.
“I actually retired when I was 40 and I came back. They talked me into filling in again with my daughter Tahlia, when she was 11, and I loved it,” she said.
“I went back the following year and Tahlia played C Reserve with me and we won that premiership.
“This year I’m actually playing C Grade with my daughter Ella, so that’s been really great, too.”
SIGNIFICANT: Maree Thompson will play her 400th senior netball game with Pimpinio on Saturday.
Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Thompson said she was lucky to play sport with many of her children and family members.
“I love playing with my kids. I love hearing them call out ‘mum’ on the netball court. I’ve been lucky enough to play in the goals with both Tahlia and Ella,” she said.
Thompson said her involvement with Pimpinio was not limited to playing, with coaching and volunteering also important.
“I started running the Net-Set-Go program in about 2012, when we first started the program,” she said.
“I’ve coached juniors ever since. I’ve gone from 13s to 15s and now I’m coaching the 17s.
“I coached a couple of senior grades, I was president of the netball side a few years ago and I’m a life member.”
Thompson said one of the most unique experiences had been seeing young netballers develop.
“Our under-17 team that played last year was undefeated. I coached those kids all the way through,” she said.
“They’ve had a couple of other coaches in between, but I started with them at Net-Set-Go and finished with them in under-17s.
“It was a great feeling to see where they started, and then by the time they finished they were all beautiful netballers.”
– Sean O’ConnellWimmera
RETURN TO THE FOLD: Ryan Kemp will return to Horsham in season 2024 after last pulling on a Demons jumper in the senior football team’s 2018 premiership. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
BY ABBY WALTER
AHorsham son is returning to play in the maroon-and-blue in the 2024 Wimmera league senior football season.
After five years playing state league in Victoria and Western Australia, Ryan Kemp is pulling on the boots for Horsham next year.
Kemp said he played his Auskick at the Demons and continued playing with the club until he was 20.
He played seniors in 2017 and 2018 when Horsham won premierships.
During his time in Wimmera league senior football, Kemp won the Toohey medal in 2018, jointly with Nick Peters, Warrack Eagles, and Dan Mendes, Ararat, was leading goal-kicker in 2018 and best under-21 player in the 2017 grand final.
Kemp has played for Werribee Tigers Football Club in the Victorian Football League and the Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League.
He said the timing was right to return to play for Horsham.
“I played VFL for three years, which was interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, before two years playing in Perth,” he said.
“ I’ll be moving to Adelaide in the off-season, so I decided to play for Horsham and will be travelling back each week to do that.
“I’ve always played in the forward line, so I’m a small forward – kicking goals, setting up goals, laying tackles and putting the pressure on.”
Kemp said he was looking forward to rejoining some of his mates on the football oval.
“The culture and the people are reasons I love the club. There are new people there as it’s been a few years, but plenty of friends are still there, too,” he said.
“I also want to enjoy my football again – state league is high pressure. I played in back-to-back premierships with the Demons, so I will be chasing that feeling again.”
Kemp said as the Demons would miss finals this season, he was hoping to see a boost in morale and confidence in 2024.
“The young players will have more experience and with some new players it will build on the current environment,” he said.
“I want to bring my enthusiasm, character and talent to the team.
“I also want to see us boost our win-loss ratio and go deep into finals next year.”
Greater Western Victoria Rebels boys’ team has won its fourth consecutive game in the Coates Talent League.
The Rebels are now third on the ladder, separated from second position by percentage.
The team defeated Northern Knights by 40 points in Saturday’s clash at Preston City Oval.
The Rebels were competitive from the first bounce, and although the Knights worked hard in the second and third quarters to reduce the margin, the Rebels powered through the final
term to take the win. Horsham Saints’ export Joel Freijah had 22 disposals and Rupanyup export Connor Weidemann had eight disposals.
The Rebels will play round 16 on August 20 against Bendigo Pioneers in Bendigo.
It is the second-last game before finals.
The girls’ Rebels team will play against the Western Jets at Mars Stadium, Ballarat for round 16 on August 25. They are ninth on the ladder with four wins.
This week: Round 17, Ararat v Horsham Saints, Nhill v Minyip-Murtoa, Warrack Eagles v Southern Mallee Giants, Horsham v Stawell. Dimboola, bye.
Senior football
Last week: Ararat 14.15 (99) d Minyip-Murtoa 3.10 (28), Horsham Saints 15.10 (100) d Dimboola 7.13 (55), Southern Mallee Giants 9.14 (68) d Nhill 8.8 (56), Stawell 11.17 (83) d Warrack Eagles 7.5 (47). Ladder: Ararat 56 points, 277.15 percent; Horsham Saints 44, 136.86; Southern Mallee Giants 40, 140.82; Dimboola 32, 106.8; Minyip-Murtoa 32, 98.3; Stawell 28, 79.13; Nhill 14, 78.12; Horsham 10, 61.4; Warrack Eagles 0, 49.62.
A Grade netball
Last week: Ararat 46 d Minyip-Murtoa 42, Horsham Saints 83 d Dimboola 45, Nhill 45 d Southern Mallee Giants 38, Stawell 47 drew with Warrack Eagles 47.
Ladder: Horsham Saints 56, 170.2; Horsham 48, 172.51; Stawell 42, 106.2; Dimboola 32, 88.78; Nhill 28, 106.6; Ararat 24, 91.39; Southern Mallee Giants 12, 80.3; MinyipMurtoa 12, 66.82; Warrack Eagles 2, 62.14.
Horsham District
This week: Round 16, Swifts v Natimuk United, Noradjuha-Quantong v Pimpinio, Rupanyup v Edenhope-Apsley, Laharum v Kalkee, Kaniva-Leeor United v Harrow-Balmoral, Taylors Lake v Jeparit-Rainbow.
Senior football
Last week: Swifts 21.9 (135) d Pimpinio 11.8 (74), Jeparit-Rainbow 30.20 (200) d Kaniva-Leeor United 2.5 (17), Harrow-Balmoral 22.13 (145) d Laharum 5.2 (32), Kalkee 10.13 (73) d Rupanyup 9.14 (68), Noradjuha-Quantong 16.6 (102) d Edenhope-Apsley 7.10 (52), Natimuk United 20.19 (139) d Taylors Lake 5.6 (36).
Ladder: Harrow-Balmoral 60 points, 443.85 percent; Jeparit-Rainbow 52, 195.85; Noradjuha-Quantong 44, 146.16; Swifts 40, 147.81; Rupanyup 38, 153.21; Edenhope-Apsley 32, 94.99; Pimpinio 24, 83.43; Natimuk United 22, 83.70; Kalkee 20, 81.45; Kaniva-Leeor United 20, 50.19; Taylors Lake 8, 33.56; Laharum 0, 28.19.
A Grade netball
Last week: Rupanyup 43 d Kalkee 39, Edenhope-Apsley 63 d Noradjuha-Quantong 26, Taylors Lake 50 d Natimuk United 45, Pimpinio 66 d Swifts 49, Laharum 84 d Harrow-Balmoral 30.
Ladder: Edenhope-Apsley 60 points, 260.86 percent; Laharum 56, 171.95; Kalkee 44, 132.28; Rupanyup 38, 115.28; Noradjuha-Quantong 36, 112; Pimpinio 36, 107.89; Jeparit-Rainbow 34, 108.83; Swifts 20, 64.72; Natimuk United 16, 74.18; Taylors Lake 16, 67.48; Harrow-Balmoral 4, 48.36.
Mininera and District
This week: Round 16, Glenthompson-Dunkeld v Moyston-Willaura, Great Western v
Wickliffe-Lake Bolac, Penshurst v Caramut, Lismore-Derrinallum v Ararat Eagles, SMW Rovers v Hawkesdale-Macarthur, Woorndoo-Mortlake v Tatyoon.
Senior football
Last week: Tatyoon 37.24 (246) d Caramut 0.0 (0), Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 60.30 (390) d Moyston-Willaura 1.0 (6), SMW Rovers 16.11 (107) d Great Western 16.9 (105), Ararat Eagles 9.21 (75) d Penshurst 4.5 (29), Glenthompson-Dunkeld 11.11 (77) d Lismore-Derrinallum 4.5 (29), Woorndoo-Mortlake 20.9 (129) d Hawkesdale-Macarthur
7.3 (45).
Ladder: Tatyoon 56 points, 412.22 percent; Woorndoo-Mortlake 52, 276.28; Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 48, 298.89; Penshurst 40, 134.40; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 36, 177.25; Ararat Eagles 36, 152.59; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 28, 129.97; Great Western 24, 100.16; Lismore-Derrinallum 18, 77.57; SMW Rovers 16, 76.40; Moyston-Willaura 4, 15.25; Caramut 2, 7.53.
A Grade netball
Last week: Tatyoon 72 d Caramut 22, SMW Rovers 72 d Great Western 48, Ararat Eagles 51 d Penshurst 31, Lismore-Derrinallum 44 d Glenthompson-Dunkeld 31, Hawkesdale-Macarthur 44 d Woorndoo-Mortlake 42.
Ladder: Tatyoon 60 points, 213.09 percent; Ararat Eagles 52, 212.72; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 48, 143.94; Woorndoo-Mortlake 44, 183.84; Lismore-Derrinallum 40, 158.41; Penshurst 40, 133.69; SMW Rovers 24, 98.11; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 20, 90.59; Caramut 16, 56.66; Great Western 8, 60.05; Moyston-Willaura 8, 37.5.
North Central
This week: Round 17, St Arnaud v Boort, Nullawil v Wedderburn, Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers v Donald, Charlton v Wycheproof-Narraport. Birchip-Watchem, bye.
Senior football
Last week: Wedderburn 27.26 (188) d St Arnaud 4.3 (27), Birchip-Watchem 19.20 (134) d Boort 6.3 (39), Donald 10.8 (68) d Nullawil 8.9 (57), Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 24.25 (169) d Wycheproof-Narraport 2.5 (17).
Ladder: Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 56 points, 270.6 percent; Birchip-Watchem 44, 164.23; Donald 40, 126.49; Nullawil 36, 151.11; Wycheproof-Narraport 30, 83.45; Wedderburn 24, 113.81; Boort 14, 74.61; Charlton 12, 53.04; St Arnaud 0, 27.24.
A Grade netball
Last week: Wedderburn 69 d St Arnaud 41, Nullawil 49 d Donald 37, Wycheproof-Narraport 56 d Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 37, Birchip-Watchem 43 d Boort 41.
Ladder: Boort 48, 147.07; Birchip-Watchem 48, 117.67; Wedderburn 44, 134.68; Nullawil 44, 125.85; Wycheproof-Narraport 28, 100.95; Donald 16, 97.94; Charlton 14, 93.29; St Arnaud 8, 59.23; Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 6, 54.38.
• Full scoreboards and ladders for all grades are available via the league pages at playhq.com
The match of the round: Kalkee v Rupanyup. Kalkee’s five-point win against Rupanyup was an upset given where both teams are sitting on the ladder. The ninth-placed Kees have been hit hard by injuries throughout the year, with former-Horsham Saints recruits Xander McCrae and Andrew Devereaux missing most of the campaign. After beating Kaniva-Leeor United in round 14, last year’s grand finalists have won two games in a row and may be getting closer to a fullstrength team. Rupanyup, sitting fifth on the ladder, should not suffer too much from the loss. The Panthers will be hoping players including Connor Weidemann, who played Coates Talent League football on Saturday, and Mitch and Jack Musgrove become available for finals.
The standout player: Kalkee rover Jasper Gunn probably hasn’t had his best year in the blue-and-red but he had a great game against Rupanyup. Gunn kicked four goals from midfield on his way to being named the Kees’ best player. The rising star: Jeparit-Rainbow, despite sitting second for much of the season, is still the darkhorse of the competition. If the Storm can get a full side on the park for finals, it can trouble the likes of Harrow-Balmoral.
The match of the round: Rupanyup v Kalkee. A lot of people would have tipped Kalkee to beat Rupanyup after the Panthers suffered a heavy defeat to Laharum in round 14. The Panthers responded in style, running out four-goal winners on Saturday. The victors were helped by the presence of Adelaide-based netballers Caitlin Ralston and Sophie Killick, who were named the Panthers’ best players. Standout player: Taylors Lake young gun Tayla Eltze threw 26 goals in her team’s win against Natimuk United. Eltze was best on the court for the Lakers on Saturday and has had an impressive season.
The rising star: Taylors Lake didn’t have an A Grade side last year and has earned four wins across the season. The Lakers’ five-goal victory against Natimuk United, the second time they have beaten the Rams this year, is a result they can build on next season.
Thelast round of Horsham District league’s home-andaway season serves as a chance for the top teams to make last minute adjustments.
League powerhouses HarrowBalmoral and Jeparit-Rainbow will play Kaniva-Leeor United and Taylors Lake, respectively, in their last matches before the two meet in finals.
Storm co-coach Scott Driscoll said games in the past month against teams including EdenhopeApsley and Pimpinio, had allowed him to look into his squad’s methods.
“Last week we had a strong win against Kaniva-Leeor United and that was pretty close to our fullstrength side,” he said.
“We were able to have a look at that and get our positioning right.”
Driscoll said while 36 players had taken the field for the Storm’s senior team this season, he was fortunate to only have dealt with two injuries at this stage in the year. He said availability changes had provided opportunities for juniors and reserves players to come into the squad.
“Three guys, out of the 36, have only played one game. We’ve been able to give guys multiple opportunities,” he said.
Driscoll said under-17s footballer
William Fisher was among players who had been given an opportunity, making his debut on the wing against Pimpinio.
He said recent games had highlighted the importance of tackle pressure and skill execution, and the Taylors Lake game on Saturday would be an opportunity to finetune defensive work.
“Our focus will be on what we are doing when we don’t have the ball,” Driscoll said.
“Other finals teams such as Harrow-Balmoral, Edenhope-Apsley and Rupanyup are going to have enough of the ball during a game.”
Southern Roos coach Jai Thompson said the past few games had been a chance for other players to come into the side, including Charlie Stewart who came up from the reserves to play half-forward.
“We’ve had a chance to give blokes enough time off and give a few others opportunities,” he said.
“There will be some tough decisions in the next few weeks.”
Thompson said he was able to take in the 113-point win against Laharum last round in a different way than his playing-coach duties usually allow.
“It was good to watch from the sidelines and see from a different perspective,” he said.
He said he was hoping to finish the home-and-away season off
strong, playing its signature brand of football, against Kaniva-Leeor United.
“They are pretty unpredictable and tend to play better at home, which is where we are playing
them,” he said. “They wouldn’t be happy with last week’s performance against Jeparit-Rainbow. “It would be fantastic to have a challenge before finals.”
The surprise packet of the season comes up against the benchmark team in the final round of the homeand-away season for Horsham District league A Grade netball.
Having secured a finals berth last week, Rupanyup takes on the premier side Edenhope-Apsley as each team prepares for a run at the cup.
Rupanyup coach Georgia Hiscock said her team had endured a difficult last month of play, facing a number of other finals teams.
“It’s been difficult because of player availability – we have been putting out a different team each week,” she said.
Hiscock said she had been impressed with the form of goalkeeper Kayla Weidemann during
this time, facing a number of tough match-ups.
She said last week’s four-goal win against fellow contenders Kalkee was near to the most important game in the Panthers’ season.
“We knew that game would determine if we were to play finals,” Hiscock said.
“It was an emotional game – it meant a lot to a lot of people.”
She said her team was prepared to take on the undefeated EdenhopeApsley to finish a difficult run into finals.
“We know they are going to be a challenge,” Hiscock said.
“We’ve been very unlucky with our run into finals.
“We are the only team to have
played all of the top six twice. And we’ve only had the bye once.
“That is what is fuelling us each week.”
For the Saints, the away fixture against the Panthers is an opportunity to finish the home-and-away season without a loss.
In other games, Noradjuha-Quantong will take on Pimpinio in a final’s decider.
The winner of the match will claim a finals place and the loser is likely to drop out.
Jeparit-Rainbow, sitting in seventh, can leapfrog the loser of the Bombers and Tigers, and will travel to face Taylors Lake this week.
The Storm will be strong favourites going into the match, having
beaten Pimpinio before a bye last week.
The Lakers would relish halting the Storm’s finals plans to finish its impressive return to the A Grade competition.
Swifts will play Natimuk United to round out a middling season for both sides.
Laharum faces Kalkee with the Kees hoping to bounce back from last week’s loss to Rupanyup.
The Demons have had a couple of high-scoring wins in the past few weeks and should expect a closer game against the Kees.
Harrow-Balmoral’s season is already over, with a bye in the final week.
Kuges, Cobba, Easty & HughCONTROL: Taylors Lake’s Tom Clugston in action against Natimuk United on Saturday. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
A top-three clash in Wimmera league A Grade netball could indicate the excitement expected in coming weeks as the 2023 finals series nears.
Horsham, in second, and Stawell, in third, will meet in round 17 in a challenging game for both teams.
Horsham coach Tiffany Heir said she was hoping for a good match.
“Recent results are probably not a clear indication of what the game will be like, as Stawell drew with Warrack Eagles on Saturday whereas we beat them convincingly the week prior,” she said.
“Stawell is always able to bring it to us and play a good brand of netball.
“We’re just looking at getting through the next two rounds before we crack into finals.”
Heir said Demons’ defence lineup was strong.
“Ebonie Salter, Marnie Lehmann and Jedda Heard are working well together and their experience is good,” she said.
When the teams met in round eight, Horsham won by 18 goals, with strong performances from Lehmann in defence and Imogen Worthy in goals for the Demons.
Stawell’s Meg Walker played a strong game in wing defence and combined well with Jemma Clarkson in the midcourt.
With two rounds remaining, the
top three cannot shift ladder positions – Horsham and Stawell will meet again in the qualifying final on August 26.
Dimboola and Nhill, in fourth and fifth respectively, are also likely to retain their ladder positions – however, an upset by Ararat against Horsham Saints or Dimboola could shake up their chances of a finals berth.
Ararat is currently one game behind Nhill, and likely to defeat Minyip-Murtoa this weekend.
The Tigers comfortably defeated the Burras last time they met and will look for solid performances from Sydney Thorogood and Jasmine Talbot.
Horsham Saints continue to be too strong for their opposition this season, with Jorja Clode and Abby Hallam combining well in the goal ring.
Warrack Eagles will be bolstered after a close game with Stawell that ended in a draw, and will take that strength into this week’s game against Southern Mallee Giants.
Briodi McKenzie was a standout for the Eagles in the team’s first game resulting in premiership points for the season.
The results of round 16 could cement the top five for the 2023 season, giving teams an extra week of grace to study opponents and come into finals raring to go.
Stawell is hanging onto finals hopes by a margin, needing a big win this weekend against Horsham to eagerly await results of Dimboola and MinyipMurtoa clashes in rounds 17 and 18.
Stawell coach Tom Eckel said his team was aiming to win as big as they possibly could against the Demons.
“We have left it late to aim big and lock in that percentage we need,” he said.
“We need results to go our way to boost our percentage and also need results that are favourable for us in either Minyip-Murtoa or Dimboola games.”
Stawell is sixth on the ladder, trailing Dimboola and MinyipMurtoa by one game, and a percent gap of 27 and 19, respectively.
The Warriors will play Horsham this week before a bye in round 18.
Eckel said there were some decent passages of play in the Warriors’ recent game against Warrack Eagles.
“We won well in the end, but 17 behinds was not our aim,” he said.
“Sean Mantell is back to his best in the midfield and Jarrod Stafford is playing well in the ruck.
“We’re a reasonably young side so we have been a bit inconsistent, however, we have changed some player positions in recent weeks
and everyone has adapted well.”
Horsham coach Tyler Blake said he was looking forward to his team enjoying the final two games of the home-and-away season.
“We had lots of positives from our last game before a bye at the weekend and we’re looking to refresh and carry that in rounds 17 and 18,” he said.
“The most positive things to come out of this season are how our players have improved and how our players have grown individually and as a group.
“Our reserves are moving well towards finals, so we will continue to support them the best we can and have some fun in the final two weeks of the season playing together as a group.”
Blake said Max Bunworth, 16, had found a place in the seniors, up from under-17s.
“He’s played most games in seniors and has featured in our best in the last half of the season,” he said.
“Every week he is playing well, in the midfield and swapping forward, against people who could be 10 to 15 years older.
“Hudson Hair has also developed well into a senior role after four or five games last year and has made full back his position this season.”
A clash between Ararat and Horsham Saints marks a top-of-thetable challenge for two teams look-
ing to progress deep into the finals series.
The Saints are coming off a win against fellow finals contender Dimboola, with strong performances from Jacob O’Beirne and Patrick Knott, while the Rats comfortably defeated Minyip-Murtoa in round 16.
The match of the round: Southern Mallee Giants v Nhill. It was a surprise effort from Nhill, especially as the match was played at Beulah. Nhill was up by three points at quarter-time before the Giants were 10 points up at half time. It looked like the Giants would put it away, but Nhill fought back to get a two-point margin at three-quarter time but couldn’t close it out in the fourth. It would have been a massive upset if the Tigers had managed a win.
The standout player: Will Brennan of Horsham Saints. He was dominant in the second quarter against Dimboola and broke the game open. He plays a high half-forward after being a backman last season. That’s what he brings – his tackle pressure and ability to bust through tackles. He is stronger and quicker this year.
The rising star: Minyip-Murtoa’s Tyler Pidgeon. It wasn’t the Burras’ best week, however Pidgeon was a shining light for the team. He has come up from the under-17 program last season and has played some games in the Rebels squad. He is a small pressure forward whose job is to lay tackles and he does that well and keeps improving.
The match of the round: Stawell v Warrack Eagles. Stawell would have expected to bank four points from this game easily. It was good to see Warrack Eagles get premiership points on the board, however, while they would be happy, they likely also see it as a missed opportunity to come away with a win after leading at every break. From the scores, it looks like they controlled most of the game.
The Burras will look for redemption with a win against Nhill, which would put them in a more comfortable position of fourth on the ladder.
Southern Mallee Giants will also look to secure a good win when they come up against Warrack Eagles.
The standout player: Erin Mellington of Horsham Saints. Dimboola’s Olivia Jorgensen has been shooting out of the park recently, but Mellington made her game quite difficult on Saturday. She is hardworking and a challenge for whoever is matched on her. She epitomises the consistent effort from Saints we see each week.
The rising stars: Charlie Inkster of Warrack Eagles. Inkster still qualifies for 17-and-under and has played some B Grade this year as well. She is a strong defender and has had a good year to work her way into a spot.
Horsham’s winter season is off to a great start with good numbers across all grades and some familiar names at the top of the table.
Phantoms have hit the ground running in A Grade, stealing a march on the rest of the competition as clear ladder leaders.
Tyler Puls has taken the reins as the teams go-to player, with his ripping jump serves and power hitting causing all sorts of problems for opposition defenses.
Puls is ably supported by the improving Haidyn Young, with young tyros Noah Werry and Oscar Jackman settling into A Grade competition seamlessly.
Perennial finalists Waterhammers and Von Steiger Shadows are separated by percentage on the ladder in A Reserve and will be the teams to beat going forward.
Old favorites Chris Baker and Andrew Wundke are playing well for Waterhammers, while Adam Harrison and Katerina Blahova have started the season strongly for Von Steiger Shadows.
Blockparty is the clear leader in B Grade, with Lachie Gillespie and John Turton playing good, consistent volleyball.
Last season’s C Grade premiers, Stars, have stepped up into B Grade and are sitting second, with Jared Ferguson and James Johns showing good improvement.
Team USA is percentage clear on top of the C Grade table with new team KFC Black hot on its heels.
Luke McCallum and the evergreen Nick Rigas are combining well for Team USA, while Isaac McPherson and Aimee Cummings are playing well for KFC Black.
HTLC Tigers are clear on top in the junior competition, with Chase Kannar showing good skills, ably supported by new players Noah Eilola and Joseph Shepherd.
Vipers are hot on their heels, with the returning Jasper Fagan and Cylis Williams playing well.
The women’s competition continues to grow, with the eight team competition expanding to nine following an influx of females wanting to play across all teams.
Last season’s premiers Bingo Biddies are sitting clear on top, with Ellonia Barnett and Grace Turner showing the way.
Nipping at their heels are the Thorns – Holy Trinity Lutheran
Edenhope/Donald/St Arnaud
Closing date: ASAP
Requirements:
• Possess a strong customer service focus
• Physically Fit
• Attention to detail
• Strong desire to work in a team environment
• Possess creativity and innovation *2023 School Leavers encouraged to apply.
For more information contact Shane Cross on 0418 564 890.
Agricultural Parts Interpreter Apprenticeship
St Arnaud
Closing date: ASAP
Requirements:
• Aptitude for mechanics and electronics
• Willingness to commit to work and study
• Basic Automotive knowledge (highly regarded)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport (desirable but not essential)
For more information contact Kate Clark on 0428 971 821.
College senior girls’ team, well led by Cher-Leah Williams and Janay Van Buuren.
Volleyball Australia’s new national league competition kicks off on Saturday with all states represented in the new-look, made for television competition.
Melbourne’s own Vipers will be out to improve on a disappointing season last year and with a newlook team headed by Phantoms’ Paul Sanderson and returning Volleyroo Lorenzo Pope, will be confident of making the finals.
Volleyball Horsham will have an interest in this competition with former member Matthew Berry assistant coaching the team.
Berry has been commuting from his home in Bendigo each weekend for the past two months, helping the team to prepare and being involved in final team selections.
Tickets for this week’s Vipers game against Adelaide Storm are available by visiting Volleyball Victoria’s website www.volleyballvictoria.com.au
Each week a men’s and women’s game will be televised on SBS and with a new format will have volleyball enthusiasts intrigued.
Donald
Closing date: ASAP
Requirements:
• Patience and perseverance
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Aptitude for all things mechanical
• Willingness to work in awkward positions in or under vehicles
For more information contact Kate Clark on 0428 971 821.
Apprentice Agricultural Motor Mechanic
St Arnaud
Closing date: ASAP
Requirements:
• Genuine interest in agricultural motor mechanics
• Willing to commit to work and study
• Be a team player who takes pride in their work
• Enjoy practical work
For more information contact Kate Clark on 0428 971 821.
ACTIVE: Instructor Beau Cross, above, is running an eight-week Kelly Sports program at Ss Michael and John’s Primary School in Horsham. The after-school program brings fundamentals of 18 different sports to primary school children. Cross is hoping to deliver the program to all schools in the Wimmera. Lily Brown, left, shows her bowling action during a session on Monday, while Harrison Brown waits his turn. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
St Arnaud
Closing date: ASAP
Requirements:
• Great customer service and phone communication
• Excellent communication skills
• Adequate keyboard skills to enable efficient data entry
• Willingness to commit to work and study
• Willing to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check
For more information contact Kate Clark on 0428 971 821.
Horsham
Closing date: ASAP
Skills & Experience
• Driver’s Licence (HC or MC truck licence desirable)
• Extensive knowledge of transport industries
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Positive attitude and adaptable
To learn more about this role, contact Paul Barnett on 0458 706 272.
BY ABBY WALTER
Horsham Demons’ women’s and youth girls’ seasons ended in heartbreak on Sunday as both teams lost a preliminary final and a chance to play in the grand final.
Both teams finished the Western Victoria Female Football League home-and-away season in second to play Warrnambool South in the qualifying final, which they lost.
The girls’ team then faced Terang-Mortlake in the preliminary final at North Park, Stawell.
After a lot of back-and-forth across the oval, Terang-Mortlake came into the first break one goal ahead.
The Demons ensured they were back in the game and at the main break were one point behind.
Scarlett Abbott and Amaya Woodward played well for the Demons.
A third-quarter push had the Demons in the lead for the first time in the game going into the fourth quarter.
Unable to hold onto their momentum, the Demons could not hold Terang-Mortlake back and the Bloods kicked four quick goals to secure a win. The final score was Demons’ 3.1 (19) to Bloods’ 6.3 (39).
In the women’s game, the Demons were unable to convert their efforts across the ground onto the scoreboard in the first half and Hamilton was able to capitalise on each opportunity.
The Roos played a quick
game out of the centre, also at Stawell, and were five goals in front at the main break.
While the Demons lifted in the third and were able to outscore Hamilton, it was not enough to reduce the margin to less than four goals.
An even fourth quarter saw Hamilton maintain its lead and respond quickly each time the Demons scored.
Demons’ midfielder Dellie
Brown played a tough game and worked hard, while Dani Pike worked well off a wing.
The final score was Demons’ 4.1 (25) to Hamilton’s 8.5 (53).
The results see South Warrnambool and Terang-Mortlake contest for the youth girls’ 2023 flag and South Warrnambool and Hamilton challenge each other for the senior premiership on Sunday at Reid Oval, Warrnambool.
STAR ON THE RISE: Horsham owner-trainer-driver Aaron Dunn, pictured with his daughter Amber and father-in-law Steph Wereszczuk in the presentation area at Melton on Saturday night, celebrate Eyethink’s victory in the $20,000 Victorian Harness Racing Hall Of Fame Pace. After working the four-year-old gelding solidly out of the gate to find the lead with 1700m to travel, Dunn steadied the tempo through the middle stages to give Eyethink a breather in readiness for the final dash to the post. Given his head, the promising son of Somebeachsomewhere USA ripped home in 27.1 and 27.2 seconds to score by a neck from Arggghhh, David Miles, and Roarforroscoe, Juanita Breen, in a rate of 1:55.0 for the 2240m journey. With a record of nine wins, six minors and a bank of $100,620 from just 18 starts, Eyethink looks a star on the rise and Dunn is being rewarded for the hours and hours invested after the horse suffered a suspensory injury and pastern fracture.
Warrack Eagles’ Molly Stewart attempts to intercept a pass to Stawell’s Ruby Peters during a round-16 Wimmera Football Netball League A Grade clash at North Park, Stawell, on Saturday. The game finished in a tense 47-all draw, with Stawell coming from a two-goal deficit at the final break. The result gave the Eagles their first premiership points for the season. With two rounds to play, Horsham Saints and Horsham lead the competition, with Stawell sitting in third and Dimboola, Nhill and Ararat fighting for the last two places. Story, page 45.
