BALLER: Blake Sanger and Dan Reynolds compete for the ball during an Ararat Basketball Association clinic during the school holidays. The two-day clinic was hosted for eight to 17-year-olds on both Thursdays and was well attended. Organisers said participants had fun learning new skills and practising their basketball talents. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
AWimmera
contractor fears rural roads funding uncertainty is putting safety and jobs at risk.
InRoads and its parent company VSA Roads are calling for the competitive roads maintenance industry to unite amid concerns they are yet to receive communication about State Government funding for rural road resurfacing works across the 2023-24 financial year.
VSA Roads managing director Justin Bartlett said the contractor was in regular contact with the Department of Transport and opportunities for
tender arose annually in July – however, he said contracts for asphalt and resurfacing were not yet forthcoming.
Mr Bartlett said pre-planning for works would typically begin now, with induction in early September.
“That’s now been put in jeopardy,” he said.
However, a government spokesperson told The Weekly Advertiser as the publication went to press last night the State Government was investing an additional $2.8 billion across 10 years into road maintenance and renewal works, including flood recovery.
The spokesperson said the depart-
ment’s road maintenance experts were finalising a works package to deliver maintenance projects across the state.
“We have a long history of making unprecedented investments in maintaining Victoria’s roads and that investment will continue in 2023-24 and beyond, with an additional $2.8 billion set to be spent on maintaining our roads and flood recovery over the next 10 years,” the spokesperson said.
“This extra funding means at least $6.6 billion will be invested in road asset management on Victoria’s road network over the next decade.
“That includes $770 million this
financial year – an investment that will rebuild, repair and resurface those roads that need it most.”
Mr Bartlett said state road network funding accounted for at least half of VSA Roads’ income – and was equivalent to about $10 million in revenue annually.
InRoads is among the state’s largest road surfacing group of companies, known collectively as VSA Roads.
It has provided specialist road surfacing services to local and state road networks throughout the southern, western and northern regions of Victoria for the past 40 years. About 70
percent of its workforce is employed seasonally.
Mr Bartlett said a continual decline in state road funding to reseal the rural road network had forced InRoads to downsize last year from three road surfacing crews to two crews of about 20 people each.
“We are fortunate, in Horsham, the local council is a great supporter of us and so are the surrounding municipalities. But one crew is sufficient to look after the local road network; the other crew would look after the state network,” he said.
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The electoral structure of Horsham Rural City Council is being reviewed.
In line with Victoria’s ‘Local Government Act 2020’, HRCC must transition from an unsubdivided structure to a structure with seven wards each electing a single representative.
An electoral representation advisory panel, supported by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is considering:
• The appropriate number of councillors and wards for the council
• Ward boundary locations
• Ward names.
A preliminary report was released last month and response submissions close at 5pm on Wednesday 19 July.
The preliminary report presents three models for public consultation.
The models use, where possible, strong natural features such as the Wimmera River, major roads or the railway line as boundaries.
The boundaries depart from these features in some places to ensure an equal number of voters per ward.
Model one divides the Horsham city area into five wards and the rural areas into two wards that are predominantly eastern and western areas.
The second option is similar to that of model one, except it divides rural areas into north and south zones with minor
Council is hoping to partner with community groups and organisations to make the 2023 Horsham Seniors Festival memorable for all involved.
The festival will run throughout the month of October this year, offering a range of affordable and accessible events for seniors to participate in.
Project Officer Community Inclusion, Dan Rees said that Council would deliver an event of their own, likely to be a concert.
“Council also want to support other festival events and activities being delivered by community groups,” Mr Rees said.
“Council has a small amount of funding to support other community events being held for the Seniors Festival and this can go towards event costs such as venue hire, catering or promotion,” he said.
The maximum that can be offered by Council is $300 per event. This could however be reduced if more events are delivered that require Council’s support. Council may also be able to provide in-kind support to event organisers.
If a group is interested in hosting an event during the festival, it can contact Council on (03) 5382 9777 and ask to speak to our Project Officer Community Inclusion to discuss the event and how it can be supported.
The closing date for submitting an event for the Horsham Seniors Festival is Wednesday 9 August at 5pm.
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Regrading, resheeting and restoring gravel roads.
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Regrading, resheeting and restoring gravel roads.
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Regrading, resheeting and restoring gravel roads.
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variations in the division of city areas.
The third model is significantly different to models one and two because every ward would include part of a city and rural area.
The independent Electoral Representation Advisory Panel is conducting the review and HRCC has no role in the process.
At the end of the review, the panel will make
a final recommendation to the Minister for Local Government.
Any change to the electoral structure for Horsham Rural City Council following this review is expected to apply at the next local council elections.
To find out more visit vec. vic.gov.au or call 131 832.
QUANTONG OVAL DRAINAGE WORKS
Supply and installation of box culverts at the Quantong Oval.
Closes 12noon, Monday 17 July
All tender, EOI and RFQ details at hrcc.vic.gov.au
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Taylors Lake community members and groups are invited to join Councillors and staff for a community conversation.
Monday 17 July 5.30pm to 7pm
Taylors Lake Public Hall
This is an opportunity for people from the Taylors Lake area to raise local issues and questions for Council.
If you want to raise a question or topic for conversation prior to the meeting please contact Fiona Kelly.
Phone: 53829725
Email: fiona.kelly@hrcc.vic.gov.au
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Horsham residents are feeling safer than the average Victorian.
Results of an annual Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey have shown Horsham residents maintain a higher perception of personal safety compared to responses, on average, statewide.
Results showed residents of the Horsham and Northern Grampians areas considered drugs and alcohol, safety of property possessions, road safety, and safety in public places as key areas of concern across the past 12 months.
In contrast, last year’s survey results showed Horsham residents considered
people affected by drugs or alcohol, driving while affected by drugs or alcohol, family violence, drug trafficking and taking illegal drugs as the top-five community concerns.
Acting Inspector Matt Haughton said the survey provided important insights for police – additional to reporting data – that guided priority areas for attention.
“We’ve only got so many eyes in the police department; if we get the community on board, we have eyes everywhere,” he said.
“We take on board the survey results in relation to how we go about our business.”
Acting Inspector Haughton said people’s perception of safety was ‘en-
couraging’. “As a general rule, people feel safer here than the state average –which is really encouraging,” he said.
“We appreciate the community pointing out concerns in relation to drugs and alcohol, which we address with the community and through our safety committee.
“It’s particularly topical as public drunkenness will be decriminalised from November.
“Police are working with partners and community stakeholders to understand the existing services and what we can offer people, before this time.”
Acting Inspector Haughton said road safety also remained an important and topical matter.
There have been 162 lives lost on
Victorian roads this year – an increase of almost 30 percent and compared to 125 lives lost at the same time last year.
Acting Inspector Haughton said police were making a concerted effort to ensure visibility and enforce road rules across the region.
“Any death on our roads is one too many,” he said.
Police received almost 11,000 responses statewide from this year’s survey.
Safety in public places, safety of property and possessions, road safety, drugs and alcohol, and cybercrime or online safety ranked as the top-five concerns statewide. Respondents were asked to submit ideas to improve com-
munity safety and among the most frequent suggestions included more police presence and patrols in public places, and on the roads; increased night patrolling; more CCTV and security cameras and better lighting on streets and public places; and more work to address drug-related crime.
Acting Inspector Haughton encouraged people to contact police if they experienced crime, or noticed matters of concern.
He said people could report nonurgent incidents to police online via police.vic.gov.au or phone 131 444 or visit their local police station; in an emergency, phone 000.
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Mr Bartlett said any funding changes could be felt far beyond InRoads crews, impacting the supply chain of raw materials as well as indirect spending such as accommodation, meals and fuel. The roads surfacing industry employs more than 300 people regionally.
“While it might seem like 20 people out of a Horsham business, the connected supply chain impacts are significant,” he said.
Mr Bartlett likened the maintenance requirements of roads to that of painting weatherboard homes. He said bitumen had about a 15year lifecycle and the road network required regular resealing to maintain its waterproof integrity and protect it from traffic stress.
nologies following a ban of reversing tip-trucks, in place from July 2022.
The ban sought to eliminate the safety risks associated with spreading aggregate via a reversing vehicle.
Mr Bartlett said VSA Roads had invested more than $7 million in new equipment, which was imported from Germany and designed for Australian conditions; it had further equipment worth $2.5 million being manufactured locally that it would no longer require if works were not secured.
He predicted the industry had invested more than $10 million in the past two years in readiness for new work practices.
TRACKSIDE FUN: Grampians Model Railroaders hosted its annual model railway exhibition in Stawell at the weekend. The exhibition provided an experience for model train enthusiasts of all ages, showcasing a wide range of model trains crafted with high attention to detail. Lilly Gill admires some of the intricate settings on display. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
The Horsham community is rallying around five-year-old resident Phoebe Parish as she fights an autoimmune condition.
Phoebe suffers from juvenile linear scleroderma, which causes significant muscle wastage and ligament and joint pain due to increased levels of collagen.
In July 2021, Phoebe broke her arm and more than 12 months later was diagnosed with the condition.
Twice daily Phoebe takes the maximum dose of mycophenolate for her weight, a daily dose of prednisolone
and every four weeks has a methylprednisolone infusion.
Her doctors are in the process of changing Phoebe’s medication to tocilizumab infusions and then changing that to fortnightly injections.
The injections would cost $1000 a dose. She also requires frequent visits to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Phoebe’s grandmother Sandy Wills organised a fundraising cabaret night this Saturday to help raise money to subsidise the costs of Phoebe’s care.
Horsham band ‘Headrush’ and DJ
Darren Watson have donated their time for the event and businesses have donated goods for raffles and auctions. The event will be at Maydale Pavillion in Horsham from 6pm. Tickets can be purchased via trybooking.com/events/landing/ 1060189
A GoFundMe page is available via gofundme.com/f/beautiful-phoebeneeds-our-help
Almost $9000 has been raised at the time The Weekly Advertiser went to press to support Phoebe and her family.
He said previous governments aimed to maintain about eight percent of the rural road network per year – which resulted in an average resurfacing lifecycle of 12 years and ensured the network could cope with increasing traffic movements, especially heavy vehicles, along with significant weather events.
“A less resilient road network will deteriorate at a more rapid rate – especially during wetter seasons,” he said.
“Our rural main road and highway network has quickly become one that resembles a patchwork quilt with short-term quick fixes becoming the norm. Our road maintenance bill is set to exponentially grow and our once safe driving conditions will become a thing of the past if we don’t make a concerted effort to return to the prescribed resurfacing regime given the ageing profile of our pavements.”
Mr Bartlett said the industry had challenged traditional practices, and designed and invested in new tech-
“This investment was made on the back of a common understanding of the lifecycle of pavements and the need for continual, annual routine maintenance funding,” he said.
Lives at risk
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said July 1 signalled an increase to many household costs, including vehicle registrations – which were designed to contribute to roads maintenance.
“We know our roads are in serious need of funding, and to be repaired, and yet we’re seeing Labor increase registration fees and we’re hearing there is uncertainty about funding for the rural roads resurfacing program for this coming financial year,” she said.
“It costs 18 times more to fix, than to replace, a road. Simple waterproofing can mean we get years more out of our roads and it keeps people safe.
“A lack of maintenance on rural roads could have a devastating impact for road users, increase costs and the need for repairs to vehicles and could put lives at risk.”
EVERYTHING
EVERYTHING MUST
Aformernurse, who trapped rabbits to make enough money so she could buy a suitcase to start her career, has turned 100.
Barb Ellifson shared stories of her working and family life as she marked the special milestone.
Born in Naracoorte, Mrs Ellifson grew up on the family’s scrub block 12 miles from Lucindale.
“We had no money, so we walked if we wanted to go anywhere,” she said.
“Dad used to walk into town every Saturday and pick up the newspapers for the week to keep up with everything because he didn’t believe in any modern technology, such as phones or electricity.”
At 16, Mrs Ellifson joined the army’s voluntary aid detachment to fill in time until she could start nursing at 18. When she earned enough money from the rabbit pelts, she made her first big investment – two suitcases –
and set off for her first nursing stint at the Murray River town of Strathalbyn.
“That was a shock to the system after being brought up not doing anything socially and suddenly you are hundreds of miles away in a ward, nursing,” she said.
A couple of years later and not long after the start of the Second World War, Mrs Ellifson transferred to Royal Adelaide Hospital where she completed her training.
She then moved to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Hobart where she trained to be a midwife, before moving to Horsham to work at Wembley Hospital in 1949.
It was there she met, and later married, West Wimmera farmer Bill Ellifson in the early 1950s and they settled at Duchembegarra, near Natimuk.
Mr and Mrs Ellifson had three children, Heather, Robyn, dec, and Campbell who farms at Laharum.
They have seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
“Baby Heather was born premature and it was a wonder she survived because there were no humidicribs back then. She had to do it on her own, but she did and now she helps look after me,” Mrs Ellifson said.
When the family moved to their farm at Laharum, Mrs Ellifson established a magnificent cottage garden which attracted many visitors including annual Horsham Garden Club pilgrimages. She was also a keen dressmaker.
Mrs Ellifson said she did not have any secrets to a long life.
“I’ve got the right genes. My mother lived to 95 and my father was 79 when he died, despite living a hard life,” she said.
“Everyone in those days had to be tough to survive.”
Mrs Ellifson moved into Grampians Health’s Kurrajong Lodge care com-
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Kurrajong Lodge’s newest centenarian Barbara Ellifson shows birthday cards to her twin great grandsons Digby and Max Marshall, visiting Horsham from the Sunshine Coast.
munity in Horsham three months ago after previously living independently under the watchful eye of Heather and her family.
“My daughter Heather has been helping me for many years and now I have a whole team of people caring for me and they are just the best,” she said.
Horsham’s Kath Neal celebrated her 90th birthday the best way she knew how – surrounded by family.
Mrs Neal enjoyed lunch and an afternoon of catching up and reminiscing at Brimpaen earlier this month, with guests attending from Horsham, Hamilton and interstate.
“We had a really good turn-out, it was a great weekend,” she said.
Among the guests was Mrs Neal’s brother-in-law, George Habel, OAM, of Hamilton, who will turn 100 in January.
“He’s 99 and a half and it was great to see him and his girls,” Mrs Neal said.
Mrs Neal was born in Williamstown on July 4, 1933, the middle child of Egil and Kathleen Ludvigsen. Her father was Norwegian and her mother emigrated from England as a child.
Mrs Neal spent her early years in Hamilton before moving to Melbourne, eventually working as a dressmaker at the prestigious Georges of Collins Street.
“It was the most exclusive place you could get,” she said.
“George’s was top class – I used to spend seven days beading one dress.”
Mrs Neal’s late husband Jim was a salesman for manufacturing firm AG Healing. The couple’s first date was a Healings ball in Melbourne, followed by a visit to Moonee Valley races the next day.
They married in 1953 and built their life in Hamilton before moving to the Wimmera in 1960 so Mr Neal could manage Healings’ Horsham branch.
“I always said I had to move to Horsham to have a girl, after having three boys in Hamilton,” Mrs Neal said. Soon after moving to Horsham, the couple welcomed Lisa, a sister to Howard, Philip, dec, and Greg.
Mrs Neal worked at the Prestige factory – later Holeproof – where she took on a supervisory role.
“I looked after 108 girls and we made slips, tops and pants that were shipped to China,” she said.
“It was a big job.”
The Neals both retired in 1985, leaving more time to play golf.
Mrs Neal went on to teach people
with a disability how to sew, at The Wool Factory, now Axis Worx.
“We would make 10,000 calico bags a month, mostly for Stawell Gold Mine,” she said.
Mrs Neal also enjoyed woodwork and is well-known for her skills in the kitchen, particularly as a baker.
She still serves up her signature treats, to the delight of her family.
Mrs Neal has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and loves keeping in touch with them via text messages and social media.
“My grandson Gerard taught me how to text years ago,” she said.
“His friend asked him who was texting him and Gerard said it was his grandmother. The friend said he was lying, because grandmothers don’t text. I thought that was pretty funny.”
Mrs Neal said there was no particular secret to ageing well, although she credits her good health to avoiding drinking and smoking.
“You just have to be careful, that’s all,” she said.
– Sarah Matthews
Council has developed a Draft 2023 - 2027 Economic Development Strategy. The strategy has been informed by independent research and analysis, as well as consultation with representatives from community groups, organisations, businesses and Government stakeholders. Our aim is to create thriving townships that are strong, adaptable and sustainable. We now want our community to review this draft document which has been developed and provide any further feedback. The Draft Economic Development Strategy and the online feedback form can be found at https://www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au/Engage-With-Us/ShareYour-Feedback. Hardcopies are also available from Customer Service and the Words on Wheels Van.
Expressions of Interest are currently invited for the lease of the Cust Store Building (Cromie Street Rupanyup). The building will become available in August 2023. The historically significant building is the perfect place for activities such as (but not limited to) a retail store, exhibition space or meeting place. To submit an expression of interest, please complete the online form at www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au. Expressions of Interest close on Friday 28 July 2023. For more information please contact Yarriambiack Shire Council CEO Tammy Smith on (03) 5398 0100 or info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
On 14 June, Councillors and Senior Management attended a Strategic Planning Day to review our current Council Plan and set our strategic priorities for the remaining two years of the plan. The draft strategic priorities will be available for community consultation from 7 July through to the 4 August.
I would encourage community members to review our revised strategic priorities and provide feedback via the online form available on our website, or alternatively you can send in a written response, addressing it to our CEO.We are excited that the Rabl Park pump track and new playground has arrived Both items are currently being installed, and we look forward to the new community assets being available for all to enjoy The new amphitheatre in Hopetoun has been constructed, and we look forward to making this asset available for the community to hold events within proximity to the main street and recreation precinct of Hopetoun
Council’s final day of providing the Commonwealth Home Support Program was Friday 30 June 2023. We will continue to work closely with West Wimmera Health Service, Rural Northwest Health, Mallee Track and Annecto to ensure a smooth transition of services occurs We are pleased to report that Alannah Lehmann, Council’s Positive Ageing Coordinator has accepted a role with Rural Northwest Health and will be invaluable to assisting RNWH in establishing their CHSP and meals on wheels services
Please be assured that all organisations including Council have the communities’ best interest at heart, and we will all work together to advocate to ensure the best possible services are provided
I also wish to thank the wonderful Positive Ageing Team for their contribution to ensuring our aged residents are cared for to the highest standards across our Shire We sincerely thank you for your dedication to Council and the Community and as a Council we wish you all the best in your future roles
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, based in Warracknabeal. This role is similar to Alannah's role with Council and will see her lead a team of staff in delivering 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. Council would like to thank Alannah for her time with Council and wishes her the best in her new role at RNH. From 1 July, clients are able to contact Alannah at Rural Northwest Health on 5396 1244 as they take on the CHSP for the Warracknabeal, Brim, Beulah and Hopetoun region. For more information visit https://rnh.net.au/
Free to download from the App Store or Google Play, the Snap Send Solve app can be used to submit service requests during business hours or for non urgent works. This is a great way to connect with Council on the go. It lets anyone take a photo of an issue or provide general feedback, and immediately share with us so we can address the issue. Council can then let you know when the issue is resolved via email. Download the Snap Send Solve app on your smartphone today.
We welcomed a visit from Dr Sarah Mansfield, State Member of the Legislative Council for Western Victoria to council on Wednesday the 28th June Dr Mansfield joined us during Council Forum, where we discussed several matters, including financial assistance for roads, weeds and pest programs, housing, skilled labour shortages, health care in rural communities, transport and funding for recreation reserves and activities
During this month we will also be asking for the community’s feedback on a number of strategies, including the Economic Development Strategy, Tourism Strategy and Road Hierarchy. Keep a look out on Council’s website and facebook page for these documents and opportunity to have your say
The Warracknabeal Transfer Station is no longer accepting grain bags
Unfortunately, despite numerous attempts to establish a regular collection of the grain bags for recycling, no viable option has yet been identified This has resulted in a significant stockpile of the material at the Warracknabeal Transfer Station The decision has been made to stop accepting the bags until a recycling option is found All enquiries can be made to La Vergne Lehmann, Waste & Sustainability Coordinator at llehmann@yarriambiambiack vic gov au or on 0408121118
Wimmera and southern Mallee towns.
The 2023-24 State Budget, released in May, outlined a COVID Debt Repayment Plan that included a reduction in government expenditure on functions, labour hire and consultancy, while increasing efficiency, an additional payroll tax for large businesses and changes to land tax.
Wimmera Southern Mallee Development
chief executive Chris Sounness said people were navigating what the changes would mean for them and their circumstances.
“The tax might impact landlords who might now want to get out of being landlords. We can’t afford to lose too many from the community going forward, so that is a concern,” he said.
“Our region does not necessarily have a lot of land supply and if we want to grow the number of houses in the region, it could make it harder.
“It’s not clear what the consequences of this are, but most of our towns only have limited years’ worth of land supply available.”
From January 1, 2024, the tax-free threshold for general land tax rates will temporarily decrease from $300,000 to $50,000. Family homes will remain exempt from land tax.
Those who pay land tax will attract a temporary additional fixed charge starting at $500 annually for landholdings between $50,000 and $100,000.
There will be a $975 fixed charge annually for landholdings above $100,000 and the tax rates will temporarily increase by 0.1 percent for both general and trust taxpayers with holdings above $300,000 and $250,000, respectively.
The changes are estimated to raise $4.7 billion to repay COVID debt in four years and are expected to apply until June 30, 2033. Existing land tax exemptions will continue to apply.
Mr Sounness said if land was zoned incorrectly, getting it rezoned could make it even harder for development to occur.
“It is something we are unclear on, but there are concerns these changes will make it harder for us to build the houses we need to build to allow the community to grow,” he said.
Harcourts Horsham director Mark Clyne said one-third of the housing market was rentals.
“An issue across Horsham and the Wimmera is that we need more people to buy investment properties to rent out,” he said. “We need to make the conditions attractive to investors.
“The change in the threshold down to $50,000 is counterproductive and raises the costs of being a rent holder or landlord, which will put upward pressure on renters.
“For people who have two or three properties, or are above the threshold already, it won’t make a difference to them – it will just mean they will pay more. But this will catch out a lot of ‘mum and dad’ investors.
“At a time when interest rates have gone up, it’s not a great time to add a land tax on top.”
Mr Clyne said a windfall tax, implemented from July 1, was also a significant concern for the region.
“Any land that is rezoned, from one zone to another, will mean people will pay windfall tax, at up to 62.5 percent,” he said.
“This means if land is valued at $100,000 today as farm zone and it changes to residential or low-density residential at $500,000 in value, people are going to have to pay tax on the uplift.
“They don’t pay it when they sell or subdivide, it’s just when the zone changes. If they don’t pay when they change the zoning, it sits there and accrues interest each year it is not paid.”
For a rezoning of land that results in a taxable value uplift of more than $100,000 but less than $500,000, the tax will apply at a marginal rate of 62.5 percent, and for $500,000 or more a tax rate of 50 percent will apply to the total uplift.
Owners will have the option to defer payment of all or some of their windfall gains tax liability until the next dutiable transaction, or relevant acquisition, occurs or 30 years after the rezoning event, whichever occurs first.
Mr Clyne said the Real Estate Institute of Victoria fought hard against the tax introduction.
“Horsham is going through a growth phase with mineral sands projects, so we’re going to need more blocks. Land is going to have to be rezoned for that growth,” he said.
“We will have land in Horsham rezoned to residential and what industry estimates it will potentially add, we don’t know the full cost yet, will be somewhere between $20,000 to $40,000 extra on top of a block.
“In regional areas that will be detrimental.”
IN THE SPIRIT: Deb Nelson and Jeff Donnellan, above, and Koah and Jenny Matthews, left, were among patrons getting into the spirit of Dimboola’s Charles Dickens-style Christmas in July event, which was a hit among residents from Dimboola and its surrounding towns. The family-friendly event on Saturday night included a night market, a firepit for toasting marshmallows, food and drinks, and late-night shopping with participating businesses. Patrons dressed in bright festive colours to celebrate the occasion. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Council appeals for eyewitnesses
Chief executive Sunil Bhalla said the incident at Mockinya had created a dangerous road hazard.
“This was a large deposit of hazardous material wrapped in black plastic, left on a dark country road during the night hours,” he said.
“Illegal littering is a routine issue, but this was a particularly
dangerous act. It could all too easily have caused a serious or even fatal vehicle collision.
“The community should rightly feel outraged by this, and we hope that will prompt anyone with information to contact us.”
Mr Bhalla said the council prosecuted between five and 10 rubbish dumpers in court each year.
“We actively pursue convictions against offenders, as we will do in this case,” he said “Removal by licenced asbes-
tos contractors will come at a substantial cost to ratepayers.
“The cost to our community, if there had been an accident, is impossible to estimate.”
The asbestos was found dumped on Jallumba-Mockinya Road, about one kilometre from the Henty Highway, before 6.30am on June 30.
Mr Bhalla called on anyone with information to contact the council’s community safety team on 5382 9777; reports can be made anonymously.
Detailed designs for a multi-precinct sporting development in Horsham will seek to meet aspirations and requirements of state associations and the needs of Wimmera groups.
Horsham Rural City Council will advance plans for a $56-million Wimmera Regional MultiSport Precinct to a schematic design stage, that being detailed design and construction drawings suitable to go to tender.
The council’s director of communities and place, Kevin O’Brien, said while the project was highly dependent on funding availability, the council hoped the priority project – a regional indoor sports stadium slated for Horsham Community Oval on Dimboola Road – would be completed in four to seven years’ time.
The Dimboola Road precinct would also include outdoor netball courts and a municipal hockey pitch.
“Timing of program delivery is highly dependent on funding availability as most of the funding for the project will come from other sources, rather than local government,” he said.
A feasibility study deemed a multi-precinct plan was the most suitable avenue, ruling out a single precinct due to ‘cost burden’ for the community.
The broader plan also includes works at Dudley Cornell Park in Horsham North, which would
include a municipal athletics facility and local cricket ovals with additional car parking; and Haven, where additional tennis courts would create a regionally-significant facility along with municipal-level soccer pitches, a local cricket oval, community hub and open space.
Mr O’Brien, said the council would fund schematic plans through its budget process and architects would complete design work.
“It involves an architectural firm developing a design in consultation with key stakeholders,” he said.
“It results in determining the next level of design detail and enables more accurate costings.
“There are funds in the budget to commence the schematic planning phase with the focus being on the regional sports facility in Dimboola Road.
“The final phase is the development of construction drawings so that a project can be tendered for delivery.”
Seven project briefing meetings with 16 Wimmera clubs and associations informed the feasibility
study. The council also engaged 13 state sporting associations.
As part of the initial engagement process, most state sporting associations expressed interest and support for a regional multisport precinct or upgrade to current facilities.
Each stipulated requirements for compliance and safe gameplay, and strategic planning to maximise future participation and inclusivity.
All state sporting associations viewed Horsham as a key strategic location for a regional facility to service western Victoria.
The council received letters of support from the state associations for soccer, basketball, netball, volleyball, little athletics, badminton, cricket, hockey and tennis.
State associations for AFL, gymnastics, table tennis and squash also indicated their interest to be included in future regional facility development discussions.
There are Wimmera-based clubs who have expressed their intent to remain at existing locations; while it was noted not all sports operate at a ‘regional’ level.
The next stage will involve further input from clubs and user groups to ensure designs meet both state sporting facility requirements and the Wimmera community’s needs. It also considers population and sport participation trends.
People can view the feasibility study and concept plans online via hrcc.vic.gov.au
course instructor David Martin, right, with participants, from left, Aaron Chaplin, Charlotte Coutts, Reuben Sladdin, Asha Dale, Billie Donnan, Bella Bartlett and, on the board, Natasha Stewart, during a training course at Ararat Fitness and Leisure Centre. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Participants of a lifeguard training program have been learning how to save lives and keep people safe in the pool, at Ararat Fitness and Leisure Centre.
Instructor David Martin said he had been training new lifeguards as part of a twoday course, with a one-day renewal course required each year.
“We start from the very beginning. They’ve watched videos and completed a lot of e-learning. Now, we are instructing them and making sure they get everything right,” Mr Martin said. He said following a day of training, participants were assessed on day two.
Mr Martin said completion of the course allowed participants to apply for a position as a lifeguard.
He said the process varied at different centres, but on average about 20 appli-
cants who completed the course were interviewed and a fraction were offered a role.
Mr Martin said he was confident in the ability of his current students, who had plenty of practice and homework across the two days.
“Their swimming and towing is good. Towing is the hardest part, but hopefully they will never have to do it,” he said.
Student Bella Bartlett said she enjoyed the course since deciding to complete it to further her skills in the field.
“I want to save lives,” she said.
“I already have a job as a swim teacher and wanted to add more qualifications in the pool.
“I’m traveling next year, so hopefully it opens up some opportunities for part-time jobs.”
“Timing of program delivery is highly dependent on funding availability as most of the funding for the project will come from other sources, rather than local government”–
Kevin O’BrienTRAINING: Lifeguard
Sporting facility developments in Horsham have the potential to shape the future of sport, and participation, for future generations.
Horsham council has endorsed a feasibility study and will progress detailed designs to redevelop Horsham Community Oval on Dimboola Road, Dudley Cornell Park in Horsham North and Haven Recreation Reserve.
This is additional to significant works underway at Horsham City Oval.
The plans, in consultation with user groups and state sporting bodies, will equip the municipality and broader area for local and regional opportunities for the years to come.
The plans consider the forecasted future demands and needs of various codes, and existing infrastructure in the regional city and its neighbouring towns.
While there are some excellent facilities in existence already, others are tired and needing significant work to meet modern needs and expectations, including accessibility.
The plans also consider the existing and evolving habits of people across ages and stages of their lives in relation to organised sport and unorganised activities and leisure.
Development of Horsham’s sporting facili-
ties for the benefit of a collective of sporting codes has long been considered – particularly in more recent years as various singleprecinct plans were formed and discussed publicly.
Now, the multi-sports precinct plan takes a different approach – protecting and enhancing existing assets and considering the opportunities within the municipality and broader region.
Critically, the future of the project hinges on funding availability for what is currently estimated to be a $56-million development across three sites.
It could take some time to see the plans come to fruition, and detailed designs must be completed before any funding is sought and any ground breaks.
It is at the detailed design stage that broader community engagement would occur.
But the wheels are in motion and striving for success.
I write to thank the hundreds of people who signed the petition to keep the Bendigo Bank agency running in Stawell.
We lost.
Despite our efforts, Bendigo Bank authorities are going ahead with their decision – a blow to our country town. It is a real loss for the community groups, clubs, local businesses, people of all ages, older residents and many tourists who enjoy coming here.
It was heartening to see, daily, as we collected petitions on the street and in shops, the strong numbers coming and going to this very busy main street agency.
Was it worth the effort? I believe it was – yet still puzzled why the Bendigo Bank is leaving when such good was happening and given their past action for regional towns.
Hardworking Victorian families battling a costof-living crisis will find it harder to stay warm under a cruelly-timed power bill hike.
From the start of the new financial year, the Andrews government is slamming already struggling Victorian households with a 25 percent rise in electricity bills.
Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan refused to listen to advice, locking up gas reserves and leaving families and businesses without a transition energy source. Labor succumbed to The Greens, prematurely shutting down coal power generation without a long-term energy plan.
As a result, a lack of energy supply means prices are going up and Victorians are at greater risk of blackouts this winter.
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WINTER CHEER: Horsham Country Women’s Association will celebrate Christmas in July this weekend with Christmas displays, stalls, raffles and competitions. CWA members Nola Hetherton, left, and Marlene Schmidt are preparing for the festivities, which will take place between 9am and 3pm on Saturday and 10am and 2pm on Sunday at Horsham CWA Hall in McPherson Street. The community is invited to enter competitions ranging from tree decorations to crafts and cooking; with entries to be received on Friday at the hall. Judging will take place during the weekend. People wanting more information about competition entries can call Helen Torey on 0417 119 487 or email ihwalker17@bigpond.com
For many, prices will rise even more than 25 percent, according to a key consumer group.
“And, in fact, in some cases people are getting much, much higher increases – 50, 80, even 100 percent in some cases,’’ One Big Switch spokesperson Joel Gibson said.
“So, it’s middle Australians who are going to get hit hardest of all by all these increases because they may not qualify for any of those extra rebates or assistance that’s coming.
“And yet, they’re going to get a $500 to a $1000 increase in their energy costs at a time when their insurance premiums are going up, their mortgage rates or their rents are rising.”
Under Labor, life is harder as they continue to punish Victorians with constant cost increases. In fact, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised to lower power bills by $275 – but he has broken that promise.
Experts predict an alarming gas shortage in the coming months unless Queensland saves Daniel Andrews from his imminent energy crisis and sells Victorians their gas before exporting it overseas.
Even the Australian Energy Council is deeply concerned with their chief executive saying bills are rising quicker than in living memory.
With chilling price hikes and no relief in sight, Victorians cannot afford life under Labor.
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The transfer of the Commonwealth Home Support Program – CHSP – from the Yarriambiack Shire Council to Rural Northwest Health took effect from Saturday 1 July 2023.
The transfer involved 222 residents in and close by to the townships of Warracknabeal, Brim, Beulah and Hopetoun. The Shire has engaged other services in its more northerly and southerly locations.
Rural Northwest Health has forwarded a letter to all effected consumers advising of the change of provider and will personally contact each of those residents in the very near future to deal with any concerns.
Jenni Masters, Chief Executive Officer at Rural Northwest Health said that the transfer entailed a significant workload transfer in a comparatively short time frame.
“Rural Northwest Health will be fully extended with the new arrangements, but we are keen to ensure that residents maintain the range of services that allow them to remain in their own homes,” Ms Masters said.
“With such a considerable undertaking, we
ask that all those effected understand that it may take some time for all aspects of the transfer to be fully established.
“In the meantime, any resident or authorised person, is welcome to contact Alannah Lehmann, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Home Support Coordinator on 5396 1244 during standard business hours from Monday to Friday,” she added.
The designs of two Indigenous artists displayed above the doors of Horsham Police Station will act as a permanent dedication to Traditional Owners.
The artwork, which debuted last week during NAIDOC Week, will also be a symbol of Victoria Police’s efforts to maintain relationships with First Nations people.
Thomas Marks’ black cockatoo mural and Aunty Pam Branson’s football represent the achievements of Indigenous people and their ongoing connection to Country.
Aunty Pam said it was the strong connections she had formed to Wotjobaluk land that guided her work in the community and art.
“I’m a proud Ngarrindjeri and Narrunga descendant. I’ve been here since I was 20 and I’m part of the furniture here now,” she said.
“I love this country; there is a connection to this country I just can’t explain.”
Aunty Pam said the idea to paint footballs came from her nephew, AFL champion Adam Goodes, who had since started the ‘Go Foundation’ with fellow Sydney Swans great Michael
O’Loughlin. “Adam and Michael started a business in Sydney bringing talented football players into the city life and, more importantly, to be educated as well,” she said.
“Before they opened their business, Adam sent some footballs through to his mother and said, ‘come on you girls, do some painting for us’.
“So, we got painting. I didn’t know what I was going to do, but there was no sitting down with a sketch book, it just comes naturally.”
Aunty Pam said the design of the football recognised past and future generations, athleticism and the sport of Marn Grook, or Aussie rules.
“My design is of the ground: Mother Earth,” she said.
“The colour is of the sand – sand is very important to me because of my descendancy, my father comes from Alice Springs.
“The football sees all soils, far and wide, as well as bitumen; you see the kids on the street kicking the ball around.”
Aunty Pam said being part of the project left her feeling honoured and proud.
“I think it will help build a better relationship between the Indigenous
community, the community as a whole and the police force,” she said.
“We have to make better changes and outcomes for our future generations. That’s why I do things like this – we cannot live in the past, but how can we learn from the past to make a better future?”
Victoria police Inspector Di Thomson said the murals came out of a joint
“We’ve wanted to have artwork on the station for a long time.”
Inspector Thomson said the display would be a permanent fixture and serve as a reminder of shared goals.
“That’s a deliberate thing, so we can have an ongoing partnership and respect for Traditional Owners of the land,” she said.
“It’s really important. There’s the Yoorrook story-telling, which Victoria Police participated in, and we need to be really aware of the history – it’s not a positive history, that we’ve come from hundreds of years ago.
“I feel by having these ceremonies and celebrating NAIDOC Week, Victoria Police are making a tangible effort to acknowledge Traditional Owners of the land and create that collaborative approach.”
EXPRESSIVE: Horsham Regional Art gallery customer service officer Lachlan Freijah looks at a NAIDOC Week photographic exhibition.
project between Koori Court liason officer Aunty Christina Secombe and Victoria Police Aboriginal liason officer Robyn Lauriecella.
“They got together to encourage Aboriginal Elders and artists to work with us,” Inspector Thomson said.
“From that collaboration, we also had Acting Sergeant Kendall Seater representing the police.
Inspector Thomson said the Horsham station would be informing Western Region police headquarters about the project, so that it might be done elsewhere with local artists.
“I think the artwork is really relevant when its localised. I feel this project could be replicated in other areas of Western Victoria, and certainly in all of Victoria,” she said.
An exhibition at Horsham Regional Art Gallery is showcasing the works of Indigenous artists in the region.
The exhibition launched during NAIDOC Week and will run for nine weeks, finishing on September 3.
NAIDOC Week celebrated the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – particularly Elders.
Wotjobaluk Elder Aunty Hazel McDonald submitted three photos for the exhibition after participating in a photography workshop through Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative.
“It was a pilot program. There were quite a few of us at the workshop,” she said.
“First, we learned the settings on the camera and then we took some
photos.” Aunty Hazel said she experimented with taking photos at different times throughout the day, including at sunset and at night.
“Myself, I had 30 photos and had to pick three for NAIDOC. I whittled it down to 19, six and finally three,” she said.
She said the first of her submitted photos was taken at Anzac Centenary Bridge in Horsham during sunset.
The other two were taken at Dimboola and feature a broken-down windmill and gumnut flowers.
Aunty Hazel said the exhibition opening during NAIDOC Week filled her with pride.
“It makes you proud of your status as an Elder,” she said.
“Being an Elder, you can look back
and also see what’s coming forward –the next generations.
“Most of the time, the Elders are the backbone of the community.”
Aunty Hazel said the photography workshop included people aged in their 20s through to their 50s.
“I enjoyed working with the young ones,” she said.
Aunty Hazel has a variety of hobbies, such as painting and sewing, and said she would continue with her photography.
“I hadn’t attended a photography class before; I have an interest in carrying it on,” she said.
She said a women’s Elders group she connects with on Tuesdays for craft has vases on display at the exhibition.
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The council is seeking feedback from anyone in the community to understand if the current arrangements are suitable or if changes are needed. You do not need to own a dog or cat to have your say.
Whether or not you own a dog or cat, the orders set by the council will specify what dog and cat owners must do to control their animals in a public place. Everyone in the community could be affected in some way.
This short survey asks if the dog offleash areas that currently exist are appropriate:
CommunityConnect App TESTING GROUP CALLOUT
Northern Grampians Shire Council are in the process of developing an app designed to offer localised information for communities, where you can check an online community noticeboard, receive notifications about events occurring locally and access resources to ensure that you are suitably informed and prepared during emergency events.
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Grants open 19 June to 31 July 2023
Neoen Australia, owner of Bulgana Green Power Hub (BGPH), is committed to contributing to the Northern Grampians Shire community by providing financial support to community groups and organisations to build capacity and grow the region.
Each year, the BGPH Community Fund commits $120,000 through an open and competitive grant process administered by the Northern Grampians Shire Council.
We have an initiated an independent review into our communitycareservices,withaviewtoexplorehowwe canbestsupportolderresidentsthroughoutthe NorthernGrampiansareatoremainhealthyand independentintothefuture.Asurveyisavailableonline forresidentstosubmittheirexperiences,thoughts,and ideasandwearelookingtohearfromcommunitycare serviceusers,theirfamilies,carersandotherinterested parties:
To design a program for the future, it is important that wehearfromallourcommunitycareserviceusers, theirfamilies,carersandotherinterestedparties.We appreciatethetimethatittakesto completeouronline survey andwouldliketothankyouinadvanceforyou participation.
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Additionally, given that in the General Local Law review undertaken in 2022 requests by the community were made for the council to consider broader cat control measures, the above survey also asks if the council should impose further cat controls within the shire.
App testing is scheduled for late July 2023. Public launch currently planned for late 2023.
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Contact Emergency Management Support Officer Shawna Dominelli at shawna.dominelli@ngshire.vic.gov.au
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Libraries move to new management
BY SEAN O’CONNELL
Following a nine-month transition since the decision for Horsham Rural City and West Wimmera Shire councils to withdraw from their agreement with Wimmera Regional Library Corporation was announced, Horsham council assumed direct management of five libraries at the beginning of the month.
The council entered a five-year service agreement with West Wimmera Shire Council to manage the Edenhope, Goroke, Harrow and Kaniva libraries, with an optional extension of three years, in addition to the Horsham library.
Horsham council director communities and place Kevin O’Brien said the change in management would not affect key library offerings.
“Patrons can expect to borrow, browse and engage with the library and all its platforms just as they did before June 30,” he said.
“Key technology and services such as the website, catalogue, collection, e-resources, programs and opening hours will not change.”
Mr O’Brien said the decision was keeping with the majority of public libraries in Victoria, with 85 percent having adopted a similar arrangement due to pressures such as the Local Government Act of 2020.
“Other library corporations across the state have been dissolving or undergoing the withdrawal of councils in recent years,” he said.
“For example, Corangamite and Moyne libraries came back under council management last year.”
Mr O’Brien said greater accessibility to council resources as a result of the changes
would benefit library patrons. “The libraries will now have the support of council departments such as information technology in the delivery and troubleshooting of their technology, where previously the corporation had to manage such issues with their small in-house team or bring out contractors from Melbourne or Adelaide,” he said.
“Similarly, there will be better integration of services, and better collaboration in programming and events, with other council facilities such as the Horsham Town Hall, Horsham Regional Art Gallery and Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub.”
Mr O’Brien said while any plans were still in the early stages, work was underway to develop relationships between the library and other council facilities and services.
“For example, library staff are in discussions with the maternal and child health team to more actively engage new parents groups with the library,” he said.
“Likewise, library staff have been working with town hall and gallery staff to develop ways of integrating programs and collections into the SPARK Arts Education Program, which the performing and visual arts teams deliver to primary and secondary school students with Education Department support.”
Mr O’Brien said the transfer of library staff to the council, who had been employed by Wimmera Regional Library Corporation, had been positive, with a volunteer group called The Friends of the Library Group also established to shape future services.
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LOTS OF FUN: Grampians Community Health’s Arcad-I-Con at Stawell Town Hall, along with Stawell Library, were popular spots for children during the school holiday break. Pictured enjoying the activities on offer are, clockwise from left: Daisy Davis at a Stawell Library storytime session; Juliet Fraser enjoys storytime; Violet, Chloe and Emma Kennedy at Arcad-I-Con; and Tannah Page plays tennis at Arcad-I-Con. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
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Northern Grampians Shire Council will withdraw its membership from the region’s peak economic development body.
The council will give 12 months’ notice to Wimmera Southern Mallee Development, formerly known as Wimmera Development Association – citing concerns about duplication, its renewed capability to undertake work in-house, and a $100,000 cost saving as reasons for the decision.
WSM Development works with community, state and federal governments to attract new investment, develop existing business, advocate for community and healthcare access and promote the Wimmera’s sustainable economic and community development opportunities – both within and outside the region.
It is a vital link between industry and government, with a proven track record of advocating for and attracting new development to the region.
Northern Grampians, Horsham, Hindmarsh, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack councils pay more than $450,000 in membership fees, annually, to the organisation.
It underwent significant governance changes in recent years to become a company limited by guarantee, with oversight of a skills-based board.
Cr Rob Haswell said the council had undertaken an assessment of service provision capability and value for money of all regional state memberships.
“We have enough capability to take care of this work ourselves as we move forward and we’re going to save a substantial amount of money,” he said.
Cr Eddy Ostarcevic said the council’s decision was about ‘buying back the farm’.
“Like we did with the visitor information centre and the tourism strategy and the events strategy, we’re buying back the farm. We’re actually
doing a lot of the work and with the latest addition of our migration officer, this is yet another indication of council’s activity for the ratepayers of this shire,” he said.
The council was required to provide the period of notice under a memorandum of understanding.
WSM Development chief executive Chris Sounness said the region was on the cusp of significant change, with the emergence of renewable energy and mining projects requiring a collective approach to supporting significant land-use changes and population growth.
He said the organisation delivered projects worth $3.5-million, on behalf of the state and federal governments, to the region annually – and there was power in a unified, collective voice.
“We hope over the next 15 months, before their membership ends in September 2024, they will see what value we do deliver and continue to want to work with us,” he said.
“As with any membership organisation, that is our challenge – to demonstrate value for money.
“The Wimmera and southern Mallee has a population of 54,000, among four million people in Victoria. Not having Northern Grampians shire as one of our partners makes it that little bit harder to get our voice heard.”
Mayor Kevin Erwin declared a conflict of interest and left the chamber during the debate.
He is a member, and previous chairman, of the WSM Development board.
“We hope over the next 15 months, before their membership ends in September 2024, they will see what value we do deliver and continue to want to work with us”
– Chris Sounness
Willaura Health Care is situated in the small rural town of Willaura and has both acute and aged care facilities. There are eight acute beds, while aged care facilities include 10 beds in Parkland House Hostel and two beds at Willaura Health Care. We offer:
• Single bedrooms with private ensuites in Parkland House, and single rooms with shared bathroom facilities at Willaura Health Care
• Individualised care planning
• A variety of meals provided by our main onsite kitchen
• A range of leisure and lifestyle activities offered regularly
• Doctors visit the hospital twice weekly
• Dietitian, speech pathologist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, podiatrist and occupational therapist also provide visiting services to the hospital and aged care residents. Community appointments for these services are available by contacting EGHS Community Health Centre on 5352 9327
For further information call Liz Atkinson, Manager Willaura Health Care, 5354 1600.
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Q: What led you to apply for the Change Makers program?
To challenge and develop myself both personally and professionally. I know people who have completed the program previously and it was highly recommended. I have also been supported and encouraged by my workplace to complete the program.
Q: What has been the highlight of the Change Makers program so far?
The opening weekend retreat is the highlight of the program so far. Without giving too much away, it challenged lots of us in different ways and was a great way to get to know the other participants, ultimately laying the foundation for the program for the rest of the year.
Q: What has been your most valuable or impactful lesson so far? How have you used these lessons?
For me this has been the exercise where we sought feedback from certain friends, family and colleagues about how they would describe us and what we needed to develop. This really opened the door for some genuine conversations and important self reflections on how we are perceived, what is important to us and how we can grow. The learnings obtained from this exercise have enabled me to have more meaningful personal and professional relationships.
Q: What are your leadership aspirations within the community?
To use the skills and knowledge obtained from
this program to further address the ongoing concerns related to family violence; supporting and advocating for marginalised members of our community such as the LGBTQIA+ community; and being a strong ally for Australia’s First People.
Q: What do you love about living in the Wimmera?
It has got to be Gariwerd, also known as the Grampians.
Q: What led you to apply for the Change Makers program?
I was approached by my manager to apply. He thought I may be able to gain some valuable skills in leadership that can help me with my roles within the CFA as an employee and a volunteer.
Q: What has been the highlight of the Change Makers program so far?
There have been a couple of highlights for me, but the biggest one was the retreat weekend at Dunkeld. The weekend gave us all the opportunity to get to know one another and to start to form the friendships and bonds that are continuing to grow as the course progresses. It gave us the opportunity to be vulnerable at times, but also supportive and have fun along the way.
Q: What has been your most valuable or impactful lesson so far? How have you used these lessons?
The most impactful learning for me has been ‘the seven habits of highly effective people’ and realising the things that I can control, influence and have concern only for. I have been trying to implement these learnings in my work life and my personal life.
Q: What are your leadership aspirations within the community?
I am a volunteer within the CFA and I am hoping that my learnings from this course can help me to mentor and grow the new members and junior members within the brigade and get the
best out of them and what they have to offer the organisation.
Q: What do you love about living in the Wimmera?
I love that we have so much on offer that is right at our fingertips. We have some amazing hiking tracks within the Grampians, that provide some spectacular views. We also have plenty of lakes and rivers that provide fishing and boating opportunities for families.
The Weekly Advertiser continues a series profiling participants of the 2023 Leadership Wimmera program. The series seeks to provide insights into the annual program, and its participants, leadership opportunities and aspirations across the Wimmera and southern Mallee. Wimmera Southern Mallee Development delivers the program.
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On offer is a very scenic and productive high rainfall farmland at Glenisla, set between two mountain ranges.
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The harvesting of the approx. 1400-acre blue gum plantation is currently underway. The balance of the 1800 acres is approx. 175 acres of light open timber and 225 acres of existing pastures. The property has excellent water assets, good boundary fencing and multiple access points.
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The Land is currently leased until 29th Feb 2024.
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Venue: Haven Hall
Auction Terms: 10% deposit with Settlement in 30 days.
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
Australian new car buyers took delivery of a considerable 124,926 vehicles during the 25.2 selling days of June, an increase of 24,952 units over the same month last year.
It is a 25 percent sales uptick – and the best June result since 2018.
The numbers equate to an increase of 990.2 vehicle sales per day, with the exact same number of selling days in both June 2023 and June 2022, and represents an 8.2 percent rise compared with the six-month period of January to June 2022.
Figures published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, FCAI, last week show the Australian new passenger vehicle market is up by 1947 units, or 10.6 percent, versus June last year, the SUV market
rising 16,552 units, or 31.5 percent, the light commercial vehicle market 4981 units, or 20.9 percent, and the heavy commercial vehicle market 1472 units, or 28.5 percent.
FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the positive June sales would have been higher were supply able to meet demand.
“The end of the financial year has traditionally been a strong month for vehicle sales,” he said.
“Indications from our members are that demand for new vehicles remains solid, but the supply is not yet at a point to meet this demand.
“To put it simply, if we could have landed more vehicles, this would have been a record June result.
“Also, we will monitor the broader economic conditions and their poten-
tial to impact on vehicle purchasing decisions by fleets, businesses and families during the second half of this year.”
Toyota led the Australian market once more in June with a total of 20,948 vehicles sold, leading secondplace Mazda by 11,242 units and nine market share points.
Mazda sold 9706 vehicles during June, followed by Hyundai, 8215 sales, Ford, 7753, and Kia, 7551.
The Toyota HiLux was again the highest selling model in June with 6142 sales.
Tesla’s Model Y recorded 5560 unit sales in June, bumping the Ford Ranger from second place.
The Ford Ranger sold 5534 units across the last month of the financial year, ahead of the MG ZS with 3756
• More than 100 battery-electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid
sales and Toyota RAV4 with 2858 sales.
Mr Weber said the rise in sales of new energy vehicles was an encouraging part of the bigger picture.
“The early adopters of the new powertrain technology continue to push up the sales of electric vehicles across the country,” he said.
“The steady introduction of new battery electric models across all model segments at more competitive price points is critically important as we deal with the challenges of supplying electric vehicles that meet business and personal consumer needs at prices the mainstream buyers can afford.”
Sales of zero and low-emissions vehicles continued to grow in June, with 16.6 percent of all vehicles sold having some form of electrification
– hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric.
Battery electric vehicles, BEVs, accounted for 8.8 percent of June sales and make up 7.4 percent of new vehicle sales during the first half of the calendar year.
Sales grew across every Australian state and territory in June excluding the Northern Territory, which recorded 1085 sales, or a reduction of 2.7 percent compared with the same time last year.
Sales in the Australian Capital Territory increased by 24.9 percent; New South Wales 15.6 percent; Queensland 27.5 percent; South Australia 28.3 percent; Tasmania 22.3 percent; Victoria 31.8 percent; and Western Australia 33.2 percent.
– Matt Brogan
Kiahas released images and information relating to its updated light-hatch, the Picanto, which introduces a new design and advanced technologies to the range.
Slated to arrive in quarter four of this year, Kia says the Picanto would ‘enable customers to experience a modern, purposeful ride in style and enjoy the freedom that movement brings’, in both baseline and GT Line grades.
Unfortunately for Australian buyers, the zesty 74kW-172Nm Picanto GT 1.0-litre turbo will be discontinued, with Kia announcing two petrol engine choices for the updated model with displacements of 1.0 and 1.2 litres, specifications for which have not been advised.
Kia says both naturally aspirated options would ‘maximise efficiency and lower CO2 emissions’, and include revisions such as exhaust gas recirculation lines, optimised intake valve timing, and improved combustion chamber cooling.
Both engines drive the front wheels via a five-speed transmission, with
a traditional manual or automated manual unit available.
Aimed at younger, first-car customers and working professionals alike, the Picanto comes with more standard features than ever before, and its driver assistance systems help make driving in busy cities easier.
Technological highlights include an 8.0-inch ‘floating’ touchscreen navigation system and a separate digital display for instrumentation, the former offering Bluetooth multi-connection capabilities, optional satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a range of on-board services, voice recognition, and ‘seamless’ over-the-air software updates.
Further, the Picanto introduces new ADAS, safety and convenience technologies including forward collisionavoidance assist with vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and leading vehicle departure warning, intelligent speed limit assist, and lane following assist.
Stylistically, the new Picanto is characterised by Kia’s ‘Opposites
United’ design philosophy, gifting the pint-sized hatch with a new lighting signature and front bumper, updated front sheet metal and bonnet, optional LED headlights and DRLs, and a ‘simple and stable’ rear design with vertical-set taillights.
The baseline Picanto arrives as standard with 14-inch steel wheels with 14, 15 or 16-inch alloys available optionally.
The GT Line variant features diamond-cut 16-inch alloys, as well as a sportier look and rear-end diffuser.
Kia will offer the Picanto in a choice of 10 paint finishes, including new hues iced illusion, pictured, and rich brown.
The Picanto, currently priced from $16,290 plus on-road costs, is one of the few remaining contenders offered in the micro passenger segment in
Australia. The current model is the best-selling vehicle in its class, with a year-to-date tally of 2598 units – well ahead of the Fiat-Abarth 500 twins with 347 unit sales and now-defunct Mitsubishi Mirage with one sale.
Further details on the 2024 Kia Picanto will be available closer to the model’s launch later this year. – Matt Brogan
New Car Assessment Program, ANCAP, has issued top safety marks to a bundle of new energy vehicles, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E, GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, and batteryelectric Genesis G80 and GV70 all receiving a five-star rating.
Ford Mustang Mach-E variants, excluding the GT, now offer five-star safety.
ANCAP awarded full points for the protection offered to the driver in the side impact and oblique pole tests of the model, as well as child occupants in the side impact and frontal offset test.
However, ANCAP said the frontal structure of the Mustang Mach-E presented a relatively high risk to occupants of an oncoming vehicle, and as such, a 3.45 point penalty, out of four points, was applied.
In examining its collision avoidance capability, ANCAP said the Mustang Mach-E offered ‘good’ performance for its lane keeping and autonomous emergency braking capabilities.
However, as its AEB back-over and driver fatigue systems did not default to ‘on’ at the start of each trip, points were not awarded in these areas.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E achieved a 92 percent grade in adult occupant protection, 88 percent in child occupant protection, 69 percent in
vulnerable road user protection, and 82 percent in the safety-assist field of testing.
ANCAP also extended the five-star rating applied to GWM Haval Jolion,
Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80 ICE, internal combustion engine variants, to hybrid and electric models. Following additional destructive crash testing, the new-energy vehicle,
NEV, variants of each model was said to offer comparable safety performance to its petrol derivative.
The GWM Haval Jolion achieved a 90 percent grade in adult occupant
protection, 84 percent in child occupant protection, 64 percent in vulnerable road user protection, and 92 percent in the safety-assist field of testing.
For the Genesis GV70 Electrified and G80 Electrified, the additional test also demonstrated comparable levels of safety performance to ICE derivatives.
However, the post-crash assessment of the G80 Electrified revealed that the automatic door locking function did not release following the frontal offset crash test.
Genesis has undertaken to implement a production fix.
The Genesis G80 Electrified achieved a 91 percent grade in adult occupant protection, 86 percent in child occupant protection, 77 percent in vulnerable road user protection, and 80 percent in the safety-assist field of testing; while the Genesis GV70 Electrified scored 89 percent, 89 percent, 64 percent, and 87 percent across the four fields, respectively.
ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg said with these new results, there was now more than 100 batteryelectric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen models rated by ANCAP holding a five-star rating – providing plenty of choice to consumers across a range of vehicle brands, models and price points.
– Matt Brogan
Sudoku
Fill in the blank cells using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and 3x3 block.
Fit the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 into the hexagons so that where the hexagons touch, the numbers will be the same. No number is repeated in any hexagon.
Fit the given numbers into the hexagons so that where the hexagons touch, the numbers will be the same No number is repeated in any hexagon
YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION
Focus
FOCUS
An All Australian Word Game
* Each word must contain the centre ‘Focus’ letter and each letter may be used only once
* Each word must be four letters or more
* Find at least one nine letter word
* No swear words
* No verb forms or plurals ending in ‘s’
* No proper nouns and no hyphenated words
TODAY’S Good: 13 words
FOCUS Very good: 19 words
Excellent: 25 words
M H N N L E D A A
flap leap lerp pale paler pare parley parry payer peal pear pearl pearly play player plea pleura prau pray prayer
PRAYERFUL prey pryer pure purely purer purl purler purr pyre rape reap repay replay reply yelp
Reference: Macquarie Concise Dictionary
Focus No. 3882
Join the Dots
What is this? Find out by joining the dots.
1. What is the fundamental difference between monotremes and mammals?
2. In March of what year did the ‘fashion doll’ Barbie make her debut with American toy company Mattel? A. 1935. B. 1908. C. 1959. D. 1974.
3. What is the name and nationality of the composer who lived from 1840 to 1893 and was responsible for famous musical works including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Seasons?
6. What type of creature gets its name from Cape Barren Island, off the north-east coast of Tasmania?
7. The British Dickin Medal is awarded to an individual deemed to have shown ‘conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while in service or being associated with any branch of the Armed Forces or Civil Defence Units’. What is unique about it?
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8. Areas of the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians provide opportunities for herpetologists to study what?
9. The play Cyrano de Bergerac written in 1867 by Edmond Ronstand is based on a highly talented character with what distinctive disadvantage?
10. What location 11.71 kilometres north-west of Nhill, 35.5kms north-east of Kaniva, 36.57kms west of Jeparit and 52.25kms south-west of Rainbow has a four-syllable name starting with ‘P’? Can you spell it?
Park. It is west of Mafeking. 6. The Cape Barren goose. 7. It is awarded to animals. The medal has been awarded 67 times since 1943 and its recipients included pigeons, dogs, horses and a cat. 8. Reptiles. The Wimmera is home to many lizards, snakes and turtles. 9. He had an incredibly large nose. 10. Propodollah.
Other mammals give birth to their young. 2. C. 1959. Ruth Handler, wife of Mattel co-founder Elliot, is credited as Barbie’s creator, using a German doll called Bild Lilli as inspiration. 3. Russian, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 4. Greece. 5. Grampians National
Answers: 1. Monotremes such as the platypus and echidna are mammals that lay eggs.
March 21- April 20
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 4-11-1-7
Lotto Numbers: 2-4-7-19-29-40
Someone who made you some promises may be in need of some reminders. You don’t have to hire a billboard, but a firm nudge is in order. Otherwise, the only other problem you have got is putting on a bit of excess weight; it may make you waddle a bit too much!
TAURUS:
April 21- May 20
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 8-3-7-4
Lotto Numbers: 17-21-25-26-31-34
Lie low and go slow when it comes to legal matters or taking on a partner. Best to keep your lips buttoned up and play it by ear. See situations as they really are and don’t delude yourself.
GEMINI:
May 21- June 21
Lucky Colour: Brown
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 5-1-1-5
Lotto Numbers: 5-10-19-32-43-44
You are up to your old tricks. You could acquire some extra finances but lose the respect and trust of friends and partners. Remember in the long run it doesn’t pay to cheat your friends.
CANCER:
June 22- July 22
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 6-6-8-2
Lotto Numbers: 6-8-11-13-20-33 You could have jumped out of the frying pan into the fire. If not, look before you leap. People tend to take advantage of your generosity. You could end up lending things you’ll never see back again.
LEO: July 23- August 22
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 7-3-4-9
Lotto Numbers: 7-22-23-35-36-39
The social scene is looking pretty hectic with many invitations. You could also get involved with some influential VIPs. One of them could help you promote some valuable ideas you have been playing around with.
VIRGO:
August 23-September 2
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 2-2-3-4
Lotto Numbers: 11-20-21-31-35-38
This is not the time to get involved in get rich schemes. You have very poor luck in the financial area at the moment and you’ll only be wasting time and money.
LIBRA:
September 24-October 23
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 1-3-8-3
Lotto Numbers: 10-12-17-30-41-44
Start an early or late spring cleaning! Clear your mind of those wishful thinking ideas and also best to clear out the house and get rid of any unnecessary items that have been gathering dust. Hold a garage sale, you could get a pleasant surprise.
SCORPIO:
October 24- November 22
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 4-6-7-4
Lotto Numbers: 4-7-10-24-40-42
This is a time to expect the unexpected. You may go in for an ingrown toenail and come out with your nose altered. Finance wise you may be just ahead of the bill collectors. Best to keep it that way; that is by paying on time.
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SAGITTARIUS:
Lucky Colour: Brown
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 6-4-8-1
Lotto Numbers: 6-17-21-25-29-31
You are one of the luckier signs of the zodiac, but don’t start taking chances; don’t press your luck! Don’t be too impatient and in such a hurry. You could wind up in a cast or worse become a statistic.
CAPRICORN:
Lucky Colour Black
Lucky Day: Saturday
Racing Numbers: 1-9-1-1
Lotto Numbers: 1-19-20-22-28-36
Keep you mind open to suggestions and don’t postpone a decision that deals with a long-range plan and don’t be too pessimistic about your own potential. Luck may come in the form of a lady. Enjoy yourself!
AQUARIUS:
January 20- February 19
Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 5-4-6-6
Lotto Numbers: 5-15-20-28-33-40
Something you let slip past you before is coming up again, so watch out for it and don’t let it pass you by this time. You also have a tremendous surge of energy at the moment, use it to your best advantage.
PISCES:
February 20- March 20
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 6-4-8-7
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Lotto Numbers: 6-8-16-24-34-40
All work and no mishaps just aren’t the Pisces way. But during this period, you can handle things like an expert. Slippery Pisces can wiggle out of situations most other signs would stay clear of.
Since 1945 Hopper Electrics in Horsham have brought the best in family-business service to your small or major project.
Rick and Jen Hopper along with Rick’s brother Shane, and sons Tim and Brad continue a legacy started by ED Hopper, continued with Rick and Shane Hopper’s father Noel until Rick took over the business in 2000.
Noel’s great grandfather E.T. Hopper was also an electrical contractor before the second World War making Hopper Electrics the longest servicing electrical contractor in Horsham.
Rick said the family legacy was important to the whole family.
“We are proud to look back on our work,” he said. “As the longest-servicing electrical contractor in Horsham we have our reputation to uphold.”
For more than 78 years, Hopper Electrics has been serving the people of Horsham and district with reliable, just-in-time electrical service.
“Our mission is and always has been to serve our domestic commercial and farming customers with respect to our core values: reliability, quality, professionalism, timeliness, excellence and reputation,” Rick said.
HORSHAM Ph. 0428 820 175
death notices
HALE, Carol Horsham College has been deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our much loved friend and colleague Carol Hale.
Carol worked in our IT department from 2013 and was an active union member and long-time union representative on our Consultative Committee.
She was an outstanding person of integrity who regularly supported staff and students well beyond the requirements of her role This is a significant and tragic loss for our College on both a professional and personal level, and we offer our heartfelt sympathy to Andrew, Karren, Rebecca, Jessica, and Carol’s extended family.
Leon Trevor
On 14-7-2022 our lives were turned upside down.
Your working hands took their rest
Knowing in God with peace you were blessed.
All hard yards were finally done
Always with us though you’re gone.
Beloved husband of Faye, loved dad of Desma, Debra and Michelle, father-in-law of David and Keith, much loved Pa of Zachery, Johann, Natarsha, Joel, Lance and Tiana.
Forever in our hearts
Aged 98 years.
Dearly loved and devoted wife of Mac (dec) of 74 years.
Dearly loved Mum of Jennifer and Geoff (dec), John and Sandy, Peter and Susan.
Loved Gran of 9 and Gran Gran of 7.
Joyce will be privately interred at the Minimay Cemetery.
Heartfelt thanks to all at Lakeside Living Edenhope.
Jo-Anne Callaghan
Wattle Range Funerals
Naracoorte 08 8762 0099
LAMSHEDGARRETT (nee Day), Denise
Passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023 aged 90 years.
Wife of Bruce Lamshed (dec) for 28 years and James Garrett (dec) for 31 years.
Loving mother and motherin-law of Richard (dec) & Sharon; Andrew; Fiona & Scott.
Adored Nanny to Tom and Sally; Alan; and Anjali.
Dearly loved, now at peace
Passed away on July 4, 2023 aged 100 years.
Dearly loved wife of Celeste (dec).
Beloved mother and mother in law of Roger & Coral (dec); Nadia & Graeme.
Nonna to Rachelle & Adam, Jordan, Hannah & Theo, Stephanie & Adam, Zachary & Danni.
Great Nonna to Connor, Leo, Lenny and Zavier.
Reunited with Dad
Funeral Notices
Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Lorenza Turri at the Catholic Church of St Michael & St John, Horsham on Monday, 17 July 2023 commencing at 10.30am
At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave for the Horsham Lawn Cemetery.
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Animals & Accessories
1 Chocolate mini Dachshund , female, vacc, vet checked, m/chip# 953010006162922 $2500 each, located in Nhill Ph 0431725487
1 male mastiff x bull mastiff puppy, vacc, vet checked and wormed, born 22/11/2022, m/ chip# 953010006382898, Source# EE185505, he is ready for his forever home please $500 Ph 0481756063
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# 953010006172145/95301000 6172140/953010006171652 /953010006172141, source# MB146514 Ph 0407363983
Birds for sale, opaline turks, Bourkes all colours inc rubino, pied, cream, pink and rosa, all young birds, ring for prices Ph 0408535515
Black faced Dorpers joined $140 each Ph 0429912620
Black head dorper ewe lambs , born June 2022, pic# 3NGLM058 $250ea Ph 53585079
Horsham Florist
51 Roberts Ave, Horsham www.horshamflowerdelivery.com.au 5382 1834
Budgerigars, show birds at pet prices Ph 0447080439
Budgies, young, asstd colours
$10ea Ph 0423182267
Ferrets , 8wks to 18mths
$30ea Ph 0418843180 Nhill
Pigeons fantails , lots of colours, $5 each, plus other breeds, no texts Ph 0408846796
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Our professional staff will ensure your family is provided with the highest level of care available.
Pups Col/Kelp X StPoodle, 3 gold fem, 1 gold, 2 black males, born 12/4/23, mchip, vet checked, source# MB223023, mchip# 985141003955533 985141003956376/402/6234 855/6234856/6234857, visit welcome Ph 0458169182
Pure breed black faced Dorper ewe lambs, pic# 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345 Roosters, ducks and guinea foul wanted Ph 0469740723
Salami pigs wanted Ph 0481864397
Whippet puppies, 6 males, 1 female, dark and light briendles, black and white, ready to go now, wormed, vacc, m/chip # 956000162 57287/256879/257197/25 4950/308627/312719/254
208, source # MB109696, $1200 each, view and pick up Ararat, call Alan or Fiona Ph 0431176269, 53093267
Young pigs 2mth old, well bred, free ranged, suitable to spit or grow out, PIC# 3H5CG003 from $100ea Ph 0439834521
antiques
1999 Jayco 16’ pop-top caravan with unused annex, GC $14,500 Ph 0400823134
2000 Jayco Freedom pop-top caravan, tandem, Engel upright fridge, 12v system with inbuilt battery charger and solar kit, island d/ bed and brand new mattress, light weight, easy to tow $17,900ono Ph 0400894020
Ezytrail camper, Sterling G, Mark 2, EC $21,999ono Ph John 0427562876
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
Ph: 5382 1149 | Email: admin@hdf.com.au
Sideboard c1890s large 7’6”h x 6’w exceptional, heavily carved, dark stained, kauri pine, EC $950ono Ph 0427300268 Horsham
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ANIMALS -
*All “for sale” or “to give away” advertisements, for either cats or dogs must include one of the following:
• Individual microchip numbers
Funeral Notices
The Funeral of Denise Lamshed-Garrett will leave St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Horsham on Thursday, July 13, 2023 after a service commencing at 2pm for the Horsham Lawn Cemetery.
PLUS a source number from the Pet Exchange Register
LIVESTOCK*Selling, giving away or bartering of all livestock must include a Property Identification Code (PIC number) in the advertisement.
Galaxy 2007 , new Tebbs annexe, a/c, oven, fridge, rego, batteries $25,000ono Ph 0402933972
Mars Camper Trailer, hard floor annex, electric winch, GC $6000 neg Ph 0427957212
Windsor Caravan 1998 , 19’6 Statesman, island bed, reading lights, battery pack skylight, aircon, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning, annexe walls ECT $19,500 Ph 53820505 00 - Clothes and Accessories
New Brooks Adrenaline men’s sneakers, size 12 $80 Ph 0427993510
Mazda BT3-500 Motorhome, 1991 10spd, modern interior, sleeps 3, full RWC, cull complienced, EC $39,000 Ph for full details 0411450027
1950 Ferguson TEA20 , engine reco, good tyres, new paint, extensive repairs, further details Ph Laurie 0429491426
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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
Deere 4960, duals (no 3PL), farm leased $11,000 Ph 0428212996
Goldacres boom spray , prairie advance, 30m boom, 5000 litre tank Ph 0428899260
Horwood bagshaw, 45 ft, hydraulic harrows, $2500 Ph 0428212996
Inter Combine 511, 28 row, Trash Floats,stars and plates, serviced and in working order $7000ono Ph 0407911884
John Deere 4850 SWA , duals, power shift (no 3 PL), $15,000 Ph 0428212996
Massey Ferguson 585
12’ Header has been shedded for most of its life
$1000ono Ph 0421442050
$28.60
Pallet Racking Heavy duty, 5.6m high, $50 per end, $15 per rail Ph 0428523919
Halogen adjustable worklight Ph 0419571506
Kickass gas hot water camping shower, as new $140 Ph 0419571506
Loading ramps,3m long, suit ute or trailer, heavy galve, non slip, $180 pair Ph 0417507882
Stawell
Lumik car fridge, 40L, 12v plus 240v, GC, works well
$250 Ph 0447972097
Nelson silo, 500 bag capacity, cone bottom, located Massey
$700 Ph 0427981227
Transportable home, 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, 2x10 ton, all steel, $450 each or $800 pair Ph 0417507882 Stawell
Trogan Towball weight scale
Ph 0419571506
Yamaha Generator, EF1600, large fuel tank run all day $375 Ph 0458401053
Roto feed baler, low bale count, Regular servicing, located at stawell, selling due to farm sale, $39600 ono Ph
0428549263
Tractor Tyre 14.9-24 $350 Ph
0407911884
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
Wanted to buy post driver Ph 0419007741
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
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
1 Solid wood bed and 2 side tables 2 1/2 years old, 1 mattress, warranty 7 1/2 years left $2300ono Ph 0459602388
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
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
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
2008 Colorado UTE, reg till Jan 2024, canopy, good conditio, serviced regularly, 254,221 kms, WVR283, $16,000 Ph 0448504021
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2015 Hyundai FE, SUV, 2.2, 2 way diesel, towbar, full servise history, excellent condition, rego 1FFSO, $ 26,500 +GST Ph 0418991340
Caterpillar 2017 4 ton diesel forklift, operated 480 hours, $44,000 inc GST of $4000 Ph Michael 0407744076
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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
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We don’t know all the answers but we know some?
In seeking to know which church is the right church for you to attend, let us consider the following: If your heritage is Anglican, or Baptist or Catholic or some other Christian denomination, perhaps that is a good starting point. However, regardless of the denomination we need to search out a church that is relevant to you, the message is not watered down but appropriate. A church where we feel at home, a place where we can be ourselves and find acceptance and love.
You might say, “the comfortable place where you fit”!
A few basics need to be in place. For example, in becoming relevant, the truth of the Gospel, the fact that Jesus, the son of God was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life and died to pay the penalty for our sins, and rose triumphant over death and hell on the third day, must be the foundation stone on which the church is built. This truth along with the place the Scriptures have in the life of the church and the worship of the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit need to be fundamental to the teaching of the church. If the family of God, the believers, are being changed into the character of Christ as they surrender to Him, this will proffer a safe place to learn, to worship and grow in the knowledge of God.
We don’t all have to agree to be united but we need to accept one another and our individuality as part of our oneness and togetherness that brings about diversity and harmony. In summary, look for a church where you feel at home, the teaching is biblical and the love of God is infectious.
Irene Gould,
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Edenhope 11am HC
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If you want to join the HRCC team and serve our diverse, close-knit, and engaged local community, check out the roles below!
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Coaches for 2024
We are seeking expressions of interest for coaching positions for season 2024 (and beyond if wanted)
Football: Seniors and Reserves (including assistants) Netball: A, B, C & C Reserve
For more information or to express interest in a position, please contact:
Director of Football, Luke Dumesny lukedummo@hotmail.com
Director of Senior Netball, Steph Ervin stephprice92@outlook.com
Firefly Coaches are currently searching for a coach driver to join the team.
If you prefer to be outdoors and in the drivers seat of a luxury coach, meeting different people each day and you take pride in your presentation, you could be the team member we are looking for.
Position Type: Casual
Pay Rates: $38 - $60 per hour
Position Description: Coach Driver based at our Horsham depot operating V/Line services.
To be considered for a position with us, you MUST have:
• HR or HC Licence
• Heavy Vehicle (Bus) experience
• Working with Children’s Check
• Drivers Certificate
• Police Check (within last 6 months)
• Driving history (VicRoads or National)
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills.
To apply, email: enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
Full Time
West Wimmera Shire Council has a vacancy for a Building and Maintenance Coordinator (Band 4 or 5 depending upon qualification and relevant experience), responsible for day-to-day building maintenance and works across the shire.
The role includes:
• Supporting Council’s Built Assets Renewal and Capital Works Program.
• Minor building construction works and oversight of major construction works Compliance with Essential Safety Measures for buildings owned and/or managed by Council.
• Ensure community safety at council owned and operated building assets.
The successful candidate will have experience in maintenance of buildings and facilities, the operation of small plant and power tools and managing contractors.
The position can be based in either Kaniva or Edenhope.
Benefits of working for Council include:
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• The option to work a 9-day fortnight or accrue a monthly RDO
• Uniforms provided.
Applications close: 24 July 2023
For more information, contact Manager
Infrastructure Engineering John Griffiths 0418 139 759.
West Wimmera Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. For a copy of the position description and to apply: visit http://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/employment
Part / Full Time
West Wimmera Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to join our Edenhope Early Childhood Service. We are looking for an educator with a certificate III qualification to join our supportive and nurturing team. This could be a part time or full-time role, with working days negotiable to suit the successful candidate.
For further information, contact Nikki Hollis on 0417 687 787.
Applications Close: 24 July 2023.
West Wimmera Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. We are committed to protecting all children in the West Wimmera Shire. For a copy of the position description and to apply visit: http://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/employment
“ I NEVER THOUGHT I’D BE HOMELESS.”
Horsham West and Haven Primary School’s vision is to empower all students to achieve their personal best.
Our mission is to maintain a community of learners who are happy and confident in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.
GRADUATE, EXPERIENCED AND CASUAL TEACHERS REQUIRED FOR THE 2024 SCHOOL YEAR
ONGOING POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Subject to suitable applicant
Come and join our dedicated team. Please email your resume to lee.mckenzie@education.vic.gov.au
If you have any questions, contact Lee McKenzie 0438 824 580 for further information
WHO IS ELGAS LIMITED
Elgas Limited (Elgas) is a member of Linde plc and is the largest provider of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Australia. over 450 specialist vehicles (bulk tankers / flat-top trucks) out of 90 service centres located throughout Australia and New Zealand. Elgas Horsham currently has a vacancy for an enthusiastic, safety & customer focused all-rounder. The position is covering all aspects of our business from delivering gas cylinders to new installations, changing over out-of-date cylinders, working out of the showroom at the Stawell Rd Depot delivering BOC cylinders to our BOC customers and completing depot work at the Turnbull Drive depot.
The position is open for IMMEDIATE START
WHAT YOU NEED TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM
Ø (MR) License and Forklift License
Ø Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in the class of vehicle you will be driving.
Ø Have no serious driving offences in the past 3 years.
Ø Must be trustworthy, reliable and have good communication skills.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF OUR TEAM?
If being part of a highly motivated team and operating in an autonomous environment, where accountability and challenges are important to you, then you’re on the right track with Elgas
West Wimmera Shire Council has an exciting new opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst to join our Governance team.
The role will be responsible for ensuring Council’s IT systems are aligned to the ongoing development and implementation of Council’s IT strategy. Working closely with each business unit, the Business Systems Analyst will drive help optimise processes deliver high-quality business systems across Council.
The successful candidate will have:
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to solve complex issues
• Strong understanding of SQL server environment and SQL language
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Platform and entire Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrated experience developing user processes and requirements, project proposals and functional and technical specifications
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the proven ability to establish and maintain sound and productiveworking relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams.
Please contact Katie Frost on: 0427 053 339 for more information.
Applications Close: 21 July 2023
If this sounds like the sort of position you’ve been looking for, then please email your resume by 16th of July 2023 to; dianne.koenig@elgas.com.au
SPIRIT: The Weekly Advertiser photographer PAUL CARRACHER attended the Horsham v Dimboola senior football and A Grade netball clashes on Saturday. Pictured in action are, clockwise from left: Dimboola defender Holly Ross looks to pass; Horsham’s Tyler Blake tackles Ben Miller, Dimboola; Horsham’s Romi Miller takes control; and a muddy Max Bunworth prepares to handball.
With five games remaining in Mininera and District league’s home-and-away senior football season, two teams still in a finals hunt meet for the first time since round one.
Great Western will take on Penshurst at home in a match that could be seasondefining for both teams.
Great Western coach Will Bell said his squad would have extra motivation for Saturday’s contest with a stalwart of the club playing his final game.
He said Shannon Notting, who played his 250th game in round six against Caramut, would be hanging up his boots after the round-12 clash.
“We are all invested in getting a win and sending him off in the right way,” Bell said.
He said his team played well in recent games, but was unable to come away with premiership points.
“It’s been a tough run in the past month against Woorndoo-Mortlake, Tatyoon and Glenthompson-Dunkeld,” he said.
Bell said last week’s 51-point loss to Glenthompson-Dunkeld contained some positives, with his team winning the clearance battle and edging out the Rams in the inside-50 count.
Ahead of the Penhurst showdown, Bell said he would again look to the ‘nucleus’
of strong performers who featured in the best players most weeks, including ruckman Jeremy Cronin and forward Lee Marshall.
Penshurst co-coach Jay Everall said the round-one loss to Great Western would have his squad looking to put its ‘best foot forward’ on Saturday.
“They use the ball well and we will need to be ready,” he said.
He said his younger players would be glad for the experience after a shock win against then-undefeated Tatyoon in round 10.
“We try to go into most games thinking we are a chance,” he said.
Despite sitting on seven wins, equal with fourth-placed Ararat Eagles, Everall said his team should not get too far ahead of itself.
“We are trying to keep things on a weekby-week basis,” he said.
He said a couple of injuries were the ‘only sour note’ from last weekend’s win against Moyston-Willaura, in which his team had almost 40 kicks at goal.
“It was a strong team effort. There were a lot of great contributors from both the under-16s and some of the senior boys,” he said.
Everall said the consistency of key players including Aaron Glare and captain Kieran Neeson proved crucial to the team’s good form.
Legendary Great Western horseman Peter Manning captured the $9000 Hotondo Homes Pace at Ararat on Sunday with smart threeyear-old gelding Cheerstolou.
The son of Sweet Lou USA took on the older horses and proved too strong after driver Kerryn Manning gave him the run of the race on the back of the leader throughout the 1790m journey.
Cheerstolou dashed home along the sprint-lane in the final stages to score by four metres from Fightnfury, Alan McDonough, in a rate of 1:57.6. The pacer is raced by Manning’s longtime stable supporters Cormack Racing and now boasts five wins, seven minors and $39,151 from his 18 outings.
Puzzle Piece
St Arnaud owner-trainer Denis McIntyre also made the Ararat winners’ circle courtesy of his four-year-old gelding Puzzle Piece in the $7000 Sertori and Co. Pace.
Driver Ryan Sanderson elected to push forward from an outside barrier at the start and Puzzle Piece eventually worked to the lead after they had travelled 400m.
After an easy middle half, Sanderson increased the tempo round the final bend and kicked clear of the opposition for the run to the post.
Puzzle Piece ran somewhat greenly under pressure in the final
stages, but lasted to get the judge’s nod by the barest of margins from sprint-laner Lochinvar Lorenzo, Greg Sugars. Puzzle Piece has won four races with nine minors and $31,665 from 27 starts for McIntyre and his wife Elise.
Rochester trainer Mark Thompson and Junortown driver Ellen Tormey combined for a winning double at Ararat.
Rejuvenated four-year-old gelding Hello I Tea led all the way to take out a $4500 heat of the Ararat RSL Pace over 2195 metres and stablemate Talk Is Cheap repeated the dose in a $7000 Maiden threeyear-old pace.
Hello I Tea joined the Thompson team a couple of months ago as a 46 start non-winner with eight minor placings to his credit.
In three starts since, the son of Guaranteed has notched up two wins and should be very hard to beat in the $7000 final at Stawell on Sunday.
Later in the night, Thompson’s three-year-old filly Talk Is Cheap was the deserved winner of the E.W. Bulte three-year-old pace after posting minor placings at her previous five starts.
Thompson’s runners are always competitive. His small team has raced 45 times this season for 12 wins and 17 minor placings. During
his career, Thompson has a firstthree placings rate of 46 percent with close to 20 percent winners.
Leading trainer Emma Stewart’s lightly raced four-year-old High Profile was the impressive winner of Sunday’s $10,000 Alabar Platinum Mares Sprint Series Heat with Kerryn Manning aboard. Drawn the extreme outside of the second line, Manning eased the mare back to second last early then joined the bunch one-out-threeback, with 1200m to go.
High Profile sustained a long run approaching the bell to find the lead at the 300m mark then strode to the line untouched to score by 10m in a rate of 1:58.3 for the 1790m dash.
Len Baker is putting together a small group of harness fans for a weekend trip to Sydney, taking in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 million TAB Eureka, which promises a mouthwatering clash between Leap To Fame, Captain Ravishing, Catch A Wave and The Lost Storm and six other runners representing their slot holders. The group departs Melbourne on Friday, September 1, returning on Sunday, September 3. People wanting details can call Len on 0401 679 745.
–Tony Logan
tion action returns to Anzac Park in Warracknabeal on Saturday for another milestone round, after which each opponent would have been played twice, and each team would have had the same number of byes.
The feature match in open competition will be the battle for second place on the ladder.
Warracknabeal Hoops moved into that spot after a win last round, overtaking Horsham Hurricanes who had the bye. With these teams equal on points, the winner will finish the round higher on the ladder.
A draw would see the home team remain in second place courtesy of its superior goal difference.
The Hoops play their home ground well, but cannot underestimate the Hurricanes, who have shown some impressive form this season, which saw them spend the first eight rounds in the top two.
The other open match should also be an entertaining encounter.
Yanac Tigers deserve to be favourites to continue their unbeaten run, but Kaniva Cobras were not far off defeating the Hoops last week, proving they can be competitive against the top teams when they have their best team available.
One of the games of the year will be the first women’s match, where undefeated Kaniva meets their closest challenger Yanac in a battle for top spot.
With Kaniva only holding first place by four points, a win would see them open a two-win gap on the ladder that would be difficult for any team to overtake in the remaining five rounds, but Yanac has the superior goal difference, so if they win, they will take over at the top.
As with the Tigers in the open division, Kaniva’s undefeated record
makes them favourites, but Yanac has the players to mount a serious challenge.
With only one win separating the lower three teams, any match between them will significantly affect their chances of making finals.
A win by fifth-placed Warracknabeal would see them join Horsham Jets and Nhill Thunderbirds, who will receive two points for the bye, on 12 points; but if the Jets are victorious, they will firm their grip on third place, leaving the ’Birds and Warracknabeal to battle for the last berth in the finals.
BLOCK: Yanac Tigers’ Rourkey Croot runs the ball into attack while Nhill Rangers’ Lee Marra attempts to stop him. Picture: SIMON KING
After a solid start, Horsham Bombers have slipped and will see their match against fifth-placed Warracknabeal Revengers as an opportunity to regain their spark, while the Revengers need a win if they are to remain in the mix to claim fourth place. The game involving Kaniva Raiders and Yanac Warriors could go either way, with the Raiders needing to keep winning if they are to remain on top of the ladder, while the Warriors can keep the pressure on the top two with a win.
Results –
Open: Yanac Tigers 5 (Goals, T. Alexander 3, R. Croot, C. Hassall; Best, T. Alexander, B. Alexander, S. Farmers) d Nhill Rangers 0 (J. Reichelt, J. Knoll, D. Reichelt). Warracknabeal Hoops 2 (O. Nuske, T. Jorgensen; J. Harris, S. Schultz, B. Williamson d Kaniva Cobras 0 (A. Wallis, L. Krelle, C. Beattie).
Women: Yanac Women 4 (E. Alexander 2, E. Wheaton, H. Cramer; M. Mackley, E. Alexander, A. Farmers) d Nhill Thunderbirds 0 (K. Clark, N. Kuhnell, C. Rowe). Kaniva Women 8 (H. White 2, I. Williams, J. Huselberger, J. Braisby, L. Stimson, H. Braisby, P. Maddern; I. Williams, Q. Pearse, H. White) d Warracknabeal 1 (L. Eilola; B. McMaster, T. Keenihan, L. Eilola).
Under-16: Yanac Warriors 3 (S. Pedie, Asher Zanker, C. Zanker; Asher Zanker, S. Pedie, Annabella Zanker, C. Zanker) d Nhill Leopards 1 (Z. Wilson; D. Clark, O. Bone, T. Shue Bee). Kaniva Raiders 6 (L. Krelle 3, C. White 3; C. White, L. Krelle, F. Dodson) d Warracknabeal Revengers 1 (Z. O’Connor; J. Di Pietro, N. Eilola, S. Williamson).
Under-12 development program: Dimboola Kookaburras 0 (encouragement award, J. Ward, T. Corbett) v Nhill Bandits 0. Horsham Black Hawks 0 (encouragement award, C. Classen) v Warracknabeal Avengers 5 (S. Williamson 2, H. Lomax 2, R. Bish; encouragement award, R. Bish). Kaniva Rampagers 2 (J. White, F. Dodson; encouragement award, D. Tink) v Yanac Lowan Stars 0 (encouragement award, Z. Rethus, N. Pedie).
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Demons women’s football team continues its fight to secure second position on the Western Victoria Female Football League ladder, and a double finals chance, come the end of the home- and-away season.
With one game and a bye before the finals series, the elusive second position remains out of reach for the Demons by percentage.
A solid win against Stawell on Sunday will be the difference between a first or second semi-final appearance.
In round 11, with both teams playing without a full list, Horsham proved too strong for Hamilton, coming home with a 21-point win.
Hailey Puls, Lauren Sykes and Holly Nuske were crucial in the midfield, with strong tackle pressure and quick movement forward providing plenty of opportunity for the Demons to score.
Nuske kicked two goals, while Lauren May and Tatiarna Nelson kicked one apiece.
In round 12, Horsham will face Stawell, who is yet to secure a win this season and is coming off a bye.
The clash will be at Horsham City Oval. Stawell will end its season against Hamilton in round 13 when Horsham has a bye.
Horsham Demons youth girls team kept Cavendish scoreless in round 12 to win by 43 points in wet conditions.
The Demons were consistent and had many scoring opportunities.
Ashlee Ison, Lilly Weir and Greta Arnel moved the ball well and were quick across the ground.
Demons’ goal scorers were Ison, Arnel, Poppy Peters and Lara Purchase.
Horsham will host Hamilton at city oval on Sunday for round 13, leading into the senior’s game against Stawell.
STRONG: Horsham
Demons’ ruck Abby Walter jumps up against a Hamilton opponent during round 11, which was a battle for ladder standings come finals.
The youth team also has a bye for the final round of the home-and-away season.
The Demons are in second by percentage, behind South Warrnambool and ahead of Terang-Mortlake by percentage.
A convincing win against the winless Hamilton should secure the team a second chance going into finals.
DOMINANT:
Dimboola was a runaway winner in Wimmera league senior football competition on Saturday, defeating Horsham by 49 points.
Pictured above, Horsham’s Xavier Pumpa tackles
Aisea Raikiwasa, and right, Dimboola’s Dru Pilmore tackles Sid Hernon.
Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
Wimmera
This week: Round 13, Ararat v Horsham, Dimboola v Stawell, Horsham Saints v Southern Mallee Giants, Nhill v Warrack Eagles. Minyip-Murtoa, bye.
Senior football
Last week: Ararat 16.14 (110) d Warrack Eagles
1.7 (13), Dimboola 16.9 (105) d Horsham 8.6 (54), Southern Mallee Giants 13.8 (86) d Minyip-Murtoa 5.10 (40), Horsham Saints 10.11 (71) d Stawell 4.10 (34).
Ladder: Ararat 40 points, 265.94 percent; Horsham Saints 36, 130.59; Southern Mallee Giants 32, 173.83; Dimboola 32, 130.29; Minyip-Murtoa 24, 103.6; Stawell 16, 70.51; Horsham 6, 61.01; Warrack Eagles 0, 49.53.
A Grade netball
Last week: Ararat 44 d Warrack Eagles 27, Horsham 69 d Dimboola 35, Minyip-Murtoa 46 d Southern Mallee Giants 43, Horsham Saints 75 d Stawell 36.
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Ladder: Horsham Saints 44, 164.36; Horsham 36, 169.92; Stawell 28, 102.71; Dimboola 24, 90.76; Nhill 20, 106.9; Ararat 20, 95.48; Minyip-Murtoa 12, 66.62; Southern Mallee Giants 8, 79.95, Warrack Eagles 0, 61.9.
Horsham District
This week: Round 12, Edenhope-Apsley v Taylors Lake, Kalkee v Jeparit-Rainbow, Natimuk United v Harrow-Balmoral, Pimpinio v Kaniva-Leeor United, Swifts v Laharum, Noradjuha-Quantong v Rupanyup.
Last week: League bye.
Mininera and District
This week: Round 12, Glenthompson-Dunkeld v Caramut, Hawkesdale-Macarthur v Wickliffe-Lake Bolac, Woorndoo v SMW Rovers, Tatyoon v Ararat Eagles, Moyston-Willaura v Lismore-Derrinallum, Great Western v Penshurst. Senior football
Last week: Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 37.28 (250) d Caramut 0.0 (0), Hawkesdale-Macarthur 19.8 (122) d SMW Rovers 4.8 (32), Woorndoo-Mortlake 9.6 (60) d Ararat Eagles 8.7 (55), Tatyoon 17.12 (114) d Lismore-Derrinallum 1.2 (8), Penshurst 19.20 (134) d Moyston-Willaura 4.9 (33), Glenthompson-Dunkeld 12.16 (88) d Great Western 4.13 (37).
Ladder: Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 40 points, 336.69 percent; Tatyoon 40, 330.14; Woorndoo-Mortlake 36, 238.03; Ararat Eagles 28, 171.48; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 28, 151.44; Penshurst 28, 128.90; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 20, 129.93; Great Western 20, 111.16; Lismore-Derrinallum 10, 64.4; SMW Rovers 8, 75.33; Moyston-Willaura 4, 17.38; Caramut 2, 11.21.
A Grade netball
Last week: Hawkesdale-Macarthur 63 d SMW Rovers 21, Ararat Eagles 39 d Woorndoo-Mortlake 35, Tatyoon 50 d Lismore-Derrinallum 24, Penshurst 60 d Moyston-Willaura 17, Glenthompson-Dunkeld 61 d Great Western 24. Ladder: Tatyoon 40, 209.68; Ararat Eagles 40, 215.13; Woorndoo-Mortlake 32, 178.82; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 32, 132.98; Lismore-Derrinallum 28, 160.12; Penshurst 28, 139.02; SMW Rovers 16, 97.41; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 16, 90.89; Caramut 16, 73.52; Great Western 8, 73.52; Moyston-Willaura 4, 34.4
North Central
This week: Round 13, St Arnaud v Charlton, Birchip-Watchem v Wycheproof-Narraport, Boort v Donald, Nullawil v Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers.
Senior football
Last week: Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 20.26 (148) d St Arnaud 5.4 (34), Birchip-Watchem 13.5 (83) d Charlton 11.5 (71), Wycheproof-Narraport 9.8 (62) d Boort 4.13 (37), Donald 16.13 (109) d Wedderburn 12.5 (77).
Ladder: Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 44 points, 259.86 percent; Nullawil 28, 170.79; Birchip-Watchem 28, 165.13; Donald 28, 114.52; Wycheproof-Narraport 26, 95.7; Wedderburn 16, 92.69; Boort 14, 91.26; Charlton 8, 48.65; St Arnaud 0, 29.26.
A Grade netball
Last week: St Arnaud 48 d Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 36, Boort 37 d Wycheproof-Narraport 33, Wedderburn 67 d Donald 54, Birchip-Watchem 44 d Charlton 34.
Ladder: Boort 44, 170.31; Wedderburn 36, 136.38; Birchip-Watchem 32, 123.44; Nullawil 28, 119.94; Wycheproof-Narraport 20, 98.7; Donald 21, 95.59; Charlton 12, 92.96; St Arnaud 4, 53.61; Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 4, 51.11. • Full scoreboards and ladders for all grades are available via the league pages at playhq.com
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game is expected between two developing senior football teams in round 12 of the Horsham District league season.
Pimpinio and Kaniva-Leeor United have both shown signs of promise in 2023 and this weekend’s clash will go some way to suggesting which is better placed for the future.
Kaniva-Leeor United interim coach
Jonno Hicks said recent games had been about improving effort and putting together a four-quarter performance.
Hicks remembered the round two clash against Pimpinio as a fast-moving game and saw Saturday’s match as an important test.
“One of our better wins was against Pimpinio. It’s going to be a big challenge and will allow us to see where we are heading,” he said.
Hicks said an even spread of contributors was key to his team’s form this season, with his senior players central to this effort.
“Our leadership has been impressive since round one,” he said.
Hicks mentioned youngsters Patrick Munn and Lucas Cole, who were growing in confidence.
“This year is more about the process,” he said.
“We have been teaching some guys to play different roles. As much as getting a result, it has been about getting the
best out of players. A couple of guys haven’t played much footy for a few years, so it’s about setting standards.”
Pimpinio coach Clint Burdett said his team’s 52-point loss to a strong JeparitRainbow outfit before the league bye break contained a number of positives.
“We were happy with the JeparitRainbow game,” he said.
“The boys put in a good effort for three quarters before they ran over the top of us.”
Burdett said the league bye came at a good time for his young team, with four or five players hoping to return from injury against the Cougars.
CONSISTENT: Pimpinio will rely on Mackay Baker to provide a presence up forward and in the ruck in this weekend’s match against KanivaLeeor United.
He said he would be turning towards consistent performer Jason Westley as well as tall option Mackay Baker and defender Noah Jacobsen as his squad looked to improve on last year’s finish.
“If we could get six wins for the year, that would be double last year,” he said. Burdett said he was wanting a ‘bit more’ from his team this season, but injuries to key players had curtailed his plans.
However, he said he was still optimistic his team might sneak into a finals position with a strong end to the season.
Two battling teams in pursuit of a win are set to play off in round 12 of Horsham District league A Grade netball.
Natimuk United will face Harrow-Balmoral, sitting at the bottom of the ladder, in a winnable game for both teams.
Rams coach Dannielle Hanson said her team was looking to move on after a heavy loss to Kalkee before last week’s bye.
“The last three games have been very tough defeats,” she said.
Hanson said in some of those games the scoreline had not reflected the run of play.
“Laharum, especially, really had to work for the win,” she said.
She said Saturday’s game came at the right time to build on signs of improvement, with her team having beaten Harrow-Balmoral earlier in the season.
“We are wanting at least three wins out of the next five games,” Hanson said.
“We’ve got Swifts again and Taylors Lake, who we lost to by two goals.
“I’m hoping the Rupanyup game will be closer than the first time we met. We have improved since then.”
Hanson said her squad would be without tall goal shooter Ebony Klowss for the weekend’s game,
making it harder for her team. Harrow-Balmoral coach Penny Dunstan said her squad would need a strong start to stand a chance against Natimuk United.
“We have been slow to switch on in games that have been winnable for us, so hopefully this weekend will be different,” she said.
Dunstan said Saturday’s clash was all the more important because of her team’s tough end to the year, facing the first, second and fourth-placed teams.
She said there had been encouraging performances from several of her younger players, including goal shooter Tara McIntyre who stepped into the A Grade side as a bottom age 17-and-under player and fared well against tough opposition.
“They are a great group of young players who have many years ahead of them playing a high level of netball,” she said.
“Being on the bottom of the ladder is a new position for us to be in and a great lesson for us all in how to be respectful of our opposition, whether we are winning or losing.
“Unfortunately for us, it is the latter this year, but I have no doubt that this group of players can turn that around in future years.”
Wimmera league senior football will hit a fever pitch this weekend, with six rounds remaining and important games on the line.
Horsham Saints and Southern Mallee Giants are battling for second position, Dimboola will need to reverse its round-four loss against Stawell to retain the chase for second position and two teams will be looking for wins to motivate them for the remainder of the season.
Warrack Eagles are yet to open their account and Nhill has only seen victory once this season, so the second meeting of these teams will be a close one in round 13.
When they last met the Tigers defeated the Eagles by three points, after neither team kicked a goal in the final term.
Eagles coach Daniel Bell said the team was trying to implement different positions after some tough games.
“Fingers crossed these changes will benefit us in the second half of the season,” he said.
“Last time we played Nhill, and then Horsham – we lost those games by less than a kick, so we see them as winnable games.
“Last week against Ararat was a tough game. We are a bit shortstaffed in terms of players with injuries and people travelling.
“We knew it would be tough, but now we look towards Nhill at Nhill before a bye and then Horsham at Anzac Park, Warracknabeal.”
Bell said Lachie Stewart, a young player, was playing well on the wing.
“Kyle Cheney is playing well in the backline and Joey McKinnon, a forward we pushed up to a wing, is making an impact on the game, too,” he said.
Nhill coach Trevor Albrecht said the team had momentum despite a bye and recent loss to Ararat.
“We competed well against Ararat and were as close as any of the midranked teams have been to them in tough conditions,” he said.
“Warrack Eagles are coming off a tough loss and will want to bounce back from that, but at Nhill we think we can take it to them.
“We are feeling buoyant – we can go in, aim to win and take the game on.”
Albrecht said Lachie Pilgrim was terrific in the backline, while the team would welcome back stand-
out player Frazer Driscoll from injury.
He said Drew Schneider and Wallace Wheaton were also playing well this season.
The Giants will be calling on Billy Lloyd for another strong performance as they take on the Saints.
Saints’ Jacob O’Beirne and Gage Wright played well in wintry conditions against Stawell and will be tough opponents this week.
Dimboola appears to be strong enough to beat Stawell on Saturday, however, Stawell will take some confidence from its win against the Roos earlier in the season.
Ararat is likely to continue its undefeated form when it faces Horsham.
Horsham Saints are premiership favourites in Wimmera league A Grade netball, with a two-win lead on the ladder and six rounds remaining until finals.
The reigning premiers are lining up for two likely successful weeks before their last bye of the homeand-away season.
This week the Saints will host Southern Mallee Giants and are set to continue their quick, powerful game style to take a convincing win.
Saints coach Jess Cannane said the team was feeling confident about their position in the competition.
“It is nice to finally start to see confidence appearing on the court,” she said.
“In the past we have been in the odd position in the second half of the season, worrying about having to win all our games, by a certain margin, and waiting on other teams to win or lose to cement our position in the top five.
“This year it’s a nice change to have that taken care of nice and early and be able to enjoy playing with confidence.
“It’s pleasing to see as a coach and to have freedom to try new
combinations and develop our juniors, and when they get onto the court, they hardly miss a beat.”
Cannane said balance between young players and experienced players was serving the team well.
“Erin Mellington makes a difference with her presence and talk on the court and is supported at the goal end by Jorja Clode, who is a good target to pass to,” she said.
“We’re expecting a good sail home as we prepare for finals, but we’re not getting too excited just yet, as you never know what could happen.
“In the A Grade we are seeing different lineups to what we saw in the first half of the season, so we need to keep playing four quarters of netball and extending our games and our wins.”
Giants’ Ruby Fisher and Steph Thomson played well in their team’s hotly contested loss to Minyip-Murtoa at the weekend.
They will be looking to play another strong game and aim to decrease the 20-point margin from their round-four loss to the Saints.
Nhill will aim to return to the winners’ list when it takes on Warrack Eagles in round 13.
Ellen Bennett and Jenna Schneider were crucial in the Tigers’ most
recent win and will need to be strong again through the midcourt and goal circle.
The Eagles were unable to outpace Ararat in round 12, however, Jess Kelly and Jordan Heller put in lots of effort all game and will be set for a repeat.
Stawell will challenge Dimboola, who is coming off a significant loss to Horsham.
Jemma Clarkson in centre and Lisa Considine in defence have been strong for the Warriors and will be instrumental if their team
wants to retain its third position standing.
Indy Ward in defence and Billie Barber in the midcourt have been recent standouts for the Roos. Horsham is likely to be too strong for Ararat, which is sitting outside the top five by percentage.
Jesse Bligh and Julia Harricks have been playing consistent netball for the Rats, while Marnie Lehmann and Imogen Worthy balance each end of the Demons’ court with consistent strong performances.
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The match of the round: Southern Mallee Giants v Minyip-Murtoa. It was quite an anticipated match-up based on where the teams are on the ladder. The Giants got on top early, kicking five goals to Minyip-Murtoa’s one. It was a fairly even contest after that until the Giants kicked away again late in the game. The Giants remain true contenders against Ararat and the Saints, while Minyip-Murtoa is in no-man’s land in fifth, which is where no-one saw them at the start of the year.
The standout player: Horsham Saints’ Jacob O’Beirne is normally a backman but is tough through the midfield, so with the weather no good and everyone’s skills down because of that, he played in the midfield. He goes in and has a crack, providing quick breaks out of the midfield. He definitely dominated in the first half.
The rising star: Ararat’s Sonny Kettle is a top-aged under-17 player but has taken a leap and committed to playing senior football full-time this season and is excelling, which is a great effort. He is an option in Ararat’s forward line and has kicked 12 goals for the season. Last week he kicked two goals and was named in the best, so he is putting together a solid season with the premiership favourites.
The match of the round: Southern Mallee Giants v Minyip-Murtoa. It was a game that was the same but different to the football game between the same two teams. Minyip-Murtoa jumped out of the blocks early and did not look back. The Burras were in front by four goals at all breaks, so it was an even game and, in the end, they won by three goals. Both teams are in a very different position from this time last year.
The standout player: Jorja Clode, Horsham Saints, scored 61 goals from 66 attempts. She missed only one in the first half of the game and played four quarters of goal shooter well. Last time the Saints played Stawell it was a close game, so they did well against the team essentially leading the mid-pack.
The rising star: Horsham Saints as a team – to defeat the third-best team in the competition by 39 goals is a great effort. They keep getting better and better and have now defeated Horsham twice as well. They shouldn’t struggle on their run home, however, you never know what could happen come finals.
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Horsham is in full preparations for its upcoming winter season and early signs are looking promising for another big competition.
Already team entries for A Grade have increased with the next generation of youngsters keen to progress their game. Premier women’s player Kara Johnson said after country championships, with so many first-time players, it was anticipated there would be a flow on to domestic competition, and this has proven to be the case.
“Key A Grade players are working feverishly behind the scenes to formulate teams, with the strong possibility there could be six teams, an increase from four last season,” she said.
The time and effort put into establishing a standalone women’s competition has also borne fruit, with team entries sitting at seven, an increase from five last season.
“I think we’ve hit on an appealing time and day for the women, with more firsttimers giving the sport a go, and that’s what we were trying to achieve,” Johnson said.
The biggest boost in participation has come in A Reserve competition, with
team entries sitting at eight with possibly another two teams to confirm.
“If this does come to fruition and we end up with 10 teams, we are going to have to make some significant decisions as to nights of play,” Johnson said.
“With three A Grade games, possibly three to four women’s games and another four to five A Reserve games, we could still be playing at midnight on a Wednesday, and we know that is not feasible.
“Bring on the new stadium – that is what we need.”
The association will host a come-andtry session tonight between 6pm and 7pm for anyone who would like to give the sport a try.
Members will be in attendance to show people skills, with two courts running to ensure everyone gets a go.
Team and individual entries are being taken until next week.
Murtoa College athlete Paige Hemley will be pulling on Victoria’s navy-andwhite for the second year in a row after being selected in the Vic White under-16 girls’ team to compete at national juniors in Bendigo in September.
Hemley will play as a key middle blocker in her team and has developed her game nicely over the course of this year.
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Closing date: ASAP
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Donald
Closing date: July 18, 2023
Requirements:
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• Good mathematic skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to commit to work and study
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• This role requirements staff to be fully vaccinated against Influenza & Covid-19
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daryl Eastwell on 0407 364 654.
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• Ability to follow operational policies
• Willingness to commit to work and study
• Evidence of COVID 19 vaccination required
• Police check required
For more information contact Shane Cross on 0418 564 890.
CLINIC: Ararat Basketball Association hosted a clinic during the school holidays. Pictured in the thick of the action are, clockwise from left: MJ Cooper looks past his defender; Ararat Redbacks player Ryan Henke with juniors Sam Reynolds, left, and McKenzie Potter; and Bobby McConachy and Joseph Reynolds on the run. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
Donald
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• Aptitude for all things mechanical
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For more information contact Kate Clark on 0428 971 821.
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Closing date: ASAP
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• Honest and reliable with a positive attitude
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To discuss this opportunity further, contact Nathan Keel on 0408 109 324.
Ascend champion Ace Shack will return to Horsham this weekend to defend his title.
BY SEAN O’CONNELL
Following on from the success of January’s ‘Slam in Sham’ event, a professional wrestling extravaganza is returning to the region this weekend.
The championship belt is on the line at MXW Pro Wrestling’s Super Smash Wrestling Horsham showcase on Saturday.
Promoter Ash Loft said people across the country had their eyes on the ‘Slam in Sham’ staged earlier in the year.
He said MXW Pro Wrestling had since toured Ballarat and Mildura, with the goal of bringing more wrestling to regional areas.
“Growing up in Horsham, I was a big wrestling fan,” Mr Loft said.
“There was no wrestling to watch and I went my whole childhood without seeing wrestling live.”
He said spectators could expect a ‘big upgrade’ on previous events this Saturday, with welltravelled wrestlers and new theatrical elements on show.
“We encourage the crowd to boo, cheer and make lots of noise”
– Ash Loft
“From the first event, we have learned a lot, production-wise,” he said.
“There will be different wrestlers coming to this event, who have won titles all around the world. Even if you are not a wrestling fan, it is something everyone can enjoy. There will be comedy, action and drama.”
Mr Loft said one of the unique parts of a wrestling event was the participation of the crowd.
“We encourage the crowd to boo, cheer and make lots of noise,” he said.
Doors open at 6.30pm for the showcase at Horsham Table Tennis and Community Centre in Harriet Street, Horsham with tickets available at the door or via a link on MXW Wrestling’s Facebook page.
A canteen will be operating throughout the night.
Greater Western Victoria Rebels girls’ and boys’ teams had a successful day at Highgate Recreation Reserve, Craigieburn against the Murray Bushrangers.
The teams remain in finals contention with four home-and-away rounds remaining for the Coates Talent League season.
The girls’ team defeated the Bushrangers 7.3 (45) to 2.0 (12).
The Rebels were strong from the first siren and kept their opponents to no score at halftime.
A competitive third quarter saw each team kick a goal, but the Rebels kept their lead and secured an important win as the ladder race remains bottle-necked from eighth to 12th position.
Horsham Demons’ export Olivia Brilliant had
11 disposals for the game. The Rebels will travel to Preston City Oval to face the Northern Knights in round 14 on Saturday.
The Knights are two games clear of the Rebels and will be tough competition.
The boys’ team is now in sixth position on the ladder after its 73-point win against the Bushrangers.
With a 30-point lead at halftime, the Rebels overpowered the away team quickly and continued to build on their lead.
Rupanyup export Connor Weidemann had 15 disposals.
The Rebels boys’ team will not play again until July 30 when they host Geelong Falcons at Reid Oval, Warrnambool.
Dimboola maintained its grip on the top five of Wimmera league’s senior football ladder after a convincing win against Horsham on Saturday. Dimboola’s Jack Landt and Horsham’s Ben Janetzki tussle for the ball on a muddy Horsham City Oval. The teams met for a traditional Indigenous round clash to mark the end of NAIDOC Week and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people to sport in the region. The Roos’ 105-54 win secured them the Goodes Brothers Cup for another year. The Roos take on Stawell this week, while Horsham faces undefeated Ararat in round 13. Story, page 41.
Horsham Sports and Community Club’s latest sponsorship program has provided more than 80 sports clubs, community groups and other organisations with much-needed funding to support projects and initiatives.
Manager Glen Carroll said Horsham Sports and Community Club formed more than 30 years ago, with an aim to support the community.
He said this year’s sponsorship program received 85 applications with a total funding pool of $127,700 awarded.
Mr Carroll said sponsorship applications were open for five weeks, before the club’s board decided on the outcome of each submission.
“One of the real strengths of the club is that we are not aligned with anyone. Each year, applications go out and they are assessed on their merits,” he said.
Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society secretary Judith Bysouth said the group would use its $1500 sponsorship to fund outdoor tables and chairs for use at events, including its farmer’s markets.
Mrs Bysouth said the Natimuk Farmer’s Market Plus occurred on Sundays of long weekends, the Sunday prior to the Melbourne Cup and on the second Sunday in December leading into Christmas.
She said a lack of seating had always been an issue, and she hoped the new infrastructure would allow the market to expand its offerings beyond produce stalls and, potentially, host more live entertainment.
“The Natimuk showground is also home to nine permanent user groups who will benefit as well,” she said.
Wimmera Kart Racing Club treasurer Anthony Taylor said the club would use its $2800 sponsorship to refurbish existing toilet and shower facilities.
Mr Taylor said the club operated to encourage the sport of karting and support members to participate in local, state, national and even international competition.
He said the club hosted club days and social karting activities at its Dooen facilities as well as race meetings for members and visitors.
“In August, we are holding a round of the Victorian
Country Series and expect 200 entries, many who will be visiting Horsham,” he said.
Mr Taylor said upgrades would commence after further consultation with members to assess their needs and preferences.
“We are possibly going to reconfigure the layout with disabled toilets,” he said.
“We are also trying to look after mums and families who need better, accessible facilities.”
Horsham’s Bennett Road Kindergarten committee secretary Kate Adams said the sponsorship would allow the education provider to create a ‘natural play area’ with a quiet seating section.
She said an outdoor area that previously housed chickens would convert into a quiet area with plants and pathways.
“The kindergarten heavily relies on sponsorships, parents and the committee for maintenance,” she said.
“We’re very grateful to the Horsham Sports and Community Club.”
Horsham Sports and Community Club established in 1990 and started trading in 1992. The club’s purpose is to support its community, as clearly stated in its rules: “Purposes beneficial to the community, and community service including the development, promotion, advancement, assistance and encouragement of sport, health and community-based bodies in the Wimmera district or such other places as may be determined from time to time”.
Current funding options include:
The aim of our sponsorship programs is to assist, develop, promote, advance and encourage all sporting and community activities in Horsham and its surrounding districts and towns.
Annual sponsorships $2,335,927
Major community projects $487,445
Individual sponsorships $65,300
Membership sponsorships $434,025
Total $3,322,697
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Horsham Sports and Community Club has provided financial support totalling $65,300 to 92 local athletes as they follow their dreams in their chosen sport. The range of sporting pursuits includes a wide spectrum — from basketball and AFL to croquet and rogaining. Local sporting identities including Ken Bald, Jarrod Berry, Mitch Creek, Kelly Miller, Jannik Blair and Ash Hawker have all gone on to reach lofty heights with the support through the club’s individual sponsorship program. More details can be found on the club’s website, www.hscc.org.au
Ash Hawker: One of our many successful sponsorship success stories Hawker started in the sport of competitive shooting at age 13, competing with his dad and brother. He made three state junior teams, however, had drifted away from the sport for about 20 years.
In 2017, Hawker rediscovered the passion and started competing again, making his way to the down-the-line nationals from which he then gained an understanding about where he needed to go be successful in the sport. Hard work took Hawker to the 2022 nationals in Wagga Wagga, NSW. His form had been solid and his hard work paid off with some excellent results — third overall in the national double barrel and second in the national point score. Australian selection in the 2022 Glenn Cup Team competing in New Zealand was a fantastic reward for all his work. Following his excellent form, Hawker was then selected in the open Australian team to compete in the 2023 World Championships in South Africa and made the Australian universal trench team, were he really shone — from first reserve to world men’s champion.
“There’s nothing better than when you’re wearing the green and gold and you can achieve a dream,” he said. “I have received a lot of support along the way and greatly appreciate the financial support of the Horsham Sports and Community Club on three occasions to allow me to reach the pinnacle of my sport.”
Reverse advent calendar
It is well documented that there are many people in our community who are struggling to make ends meet at the moment. For some, it is a decision of paying the bills or buying food.
Horsham Sports and Community Club president Dan Smith said from this position the club instigated an inaugural reverse advent calendar project, in partnership with the food centre, Horsham Combined Churches and ACE Radio.
“Our aim was to call on the generosity of our community to provide 200 food hampers that would contain staple and basic food items. These would then be distributed by the food centre to families in need in the lead-up to Christmas,” he said.
“To our amazement, with the support of many businesses, schools and communityminded citizens we were able to collect 440 hampers. We can’t thank the local community enough for their big-hearted support. The program will become an annual event, set to kick off again in early October.
“If you would like to get involved, please contact the club on 5382 6262.”
Rainbow $54,696
Jeparit $21,482
Kaniva $50,103
Nhill $98,794
Dimboola $81,750
Hopetoun $33,644
Beulah/Brim $17,900
Warracknabeal $84,459
Minyip $56,160
Alison McKinnon and students at Ss Michael and John’s Primary School in Horsham with their overflowing hampers.
Pimpinio $24,700
Goroke $34,440
Natimuk $108,928
Noradjuha $24,960
Edenhope $17,363
Harrow $31,053
Murtoa $79,766
Rupanyup $49,220
Horsham $932,180
Laharum $33,216
Wimmera total: $502,213
Grand total: $2,337,027
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The club has contributed $487,455 to 27 major projects in the region.
All major projects need to benefit of the wider community and are provided for in the club’s annual budget. Projects have included:
• May Park safety fence $118,229 and May Millar Wagon shelter $7500
• Horsham Skate Park shade $15,000
• Grampians Health lung function testing unit $30,000
Horsham Sports and Community Club celebrated its 30year anniversary with a $30,000 donation to a project of the community’s choosing.
The club called for ideas to award the donation, and individuals, groups and organsations nominated a range of projects.
The board shortlisted four projects and members went on to vote that the large donation should go to a new lung function testing laboratory for Grampians Health’s Alan Wolff Medical Centre in Horsham.
The machine includes an airtight booth enabling various lung function tests to be performed, with results electronically delivered to Ballarat hospital.
The laboratory will be instrumental in treating lung ailments such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The club’s donation paid for more than half of the laboratory costs, with its purchase worth $55,000.
The club will this year offer $50,000 for a major project of the community’s choosing.
Total major community projects: $487,445
