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John Finn, left, and Tony Welbourn will join fellow Wimmera veterans, their families and the general community at Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration services in Horsham on Sunday. Mr Finn was a rifleman with 7 RAR between 1967 and1968 and based at Nui Dat. Mr Welbourn, also at Nui Dat, was with 161 Reconnaissance Flight – Light Aircraft Squadron, where he was involved in forward air control.

Best-selling author Barry Heard, who wrote the book Well Done, Those Men – Memoirs of a Vietnam Veteran, will be guest speaker at the Sawyer Park service. Activities will start with a Hocking Street march at 10.45am before a gathering at a Vietnam cenotaph. Volunteers are raising money for veterans and their families by selling badges at Horsham Plaza and Horsham Safeway supermarkets this week.

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By MICK SHANNON

t just five years old Horsham youngster Kobe Davidson has had more surgical procedures on his heart than years he has been alive.

The bubbly pre-schooler was born with a complex cardiac problem called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious heart condition where the left side of the heart is poorly developed and unable to function.

Kobe has had open-heart surgery six times, and faced a variety of complications, none more serious then the stroke he suffered during his fourth procedure at only 13 months old.

The stroke left Kobe paralysed down his left side of his body, which resulted in the loss of what had been freshly learnt abilities to crawl, walk and speak.

The lives of Kobe’s parents Tania Howard and Gary Davidson changed dramatically with the realisation that how they cared for their son had changed forever.

Not only was he living with a heart condition that had no cure, he was about to go through life living with a disability.

Tania said specialists gave her and Gary the option of Kobe going through at least three open-heart surgical procedures to reconstruct his heart to give him a chance at life.

“As his parents, Gary and I knew this is what we had to do.

Our job was to give our boy the best quality of life we could,” she said.

“We understood that the journey wasn’t going to be easy or straightforward. We knew we had to put our trust in an amazing medical team at the Royal Children’s Hospital and we knew that together we had to become a strong team.”

Tania spent two months with Kobe in a rehabilitation program at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne learning

PATCHEWOLLOCK BORDERTOWN LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Kobe Davidson gets a cuddle from his mum Tania Howard with siblings Jackson and Jarrah outside their family home.

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how to care for her son.

Kobe then began an intensive program with Horsham therapists specialising in physio, speech and occupational therapy and early intervention.

Due to the complexity of his heart condition, Kobe occasionally met his therapy with difficulty. The therapy often left him fatigued and breathless.

The amazing result the Horsham therapy team has been able to achieve is reflected in Kobe’s progress.

He has again learnt how to sit, crawl, walk and talk, and most recently has even started to run and climb.

Many take these simple skills for granted, but for young Kobe, they showed that a determination and willingness to live life to the fullest could help him overcome almost anything.

Tania said she and Gary were grateful for the services Wimmera Health Care Group and

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“Kobe’s sessions are about having fun, with opportunities for him to practice his skills in a safe and controlled environment and using resources that are appropriate to his age and needs,” she said. ”We are so grateful for the service they can provide for Kobe here in Horsham, and for getting us to where we are today.”

Happiness

As a media representative at the Horsham hospital on assignment for The Weekly Advertiser I was privileged to see the children who are participating in rehabilitation through the healthcare group. I couldn’t help but notice the happiness they all seemed to share.

Here were young kids faced with some of life’s most difficult problems and yet they looked like they were on top of the world. These kids knew what it was to live, to smile, to laugh and have fun but also to

let nothing stop them from what they wanted to achieve.

The strong bond that Kobe shares with his parents and siblings has helped him blossom into an excited, and enthusiastic youngster who is unlikely to ever give up on anything.

The courage Tania and Gary have shown to push through and provide their son with a great life is nothing short of a miracle.

When they see Kobe laughing, smiling and playing, their hearts smile and they know they have made the right choices..

People can take a lesson from Kobe and realise that the key to life is to live it to its absolute fullest; to celebrate every day we share with our families and friends and to always show determination and spirit when faced with personal obstacles.

Tania left me with a final thought that summed up Kobe’s existence in this world.

She said: “Kobe came into this world fighting, and he has never given up”.

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CINDER WITH DIFFERENCE: Jared Priestley, left, and Haydn Smith show off their thespian skills during a dress rehearsal for a Horsham College production of Cinderella at Wesley Performing Arts Centre in Horsham.

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Different take on Cinderella

Horsham College will present its pantomime production of the fairy-tale classic Cinderella at Wesley Performing Arts Centre in Horsham starting tomorrow night.

Teacher Brandi Galpin said Cinderella as a pantomime was ‘a riot of slapstick humour, cross-dressing, well-known tunes, outlandish

costumes and some very bad jokes.’

Tickets are available from Horsham College administration building and at the Wesley arts centre on the performance nights.

Shows are at 8pm tomorrow, Friday and Saturday nights and 2pm on Sunday. Adults will pay $18 and concession tickets are $12.

Pain clinic plan in Labor policy

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abor candidate for Mallee Lydia Senior will push for ‘multi-disciplinary’ pain-management medical clinics in Horsham, Swan Hill and Mildura if she wins in next month’s Federal Election.

She would also press hard for new mental-health facilities, also in Horsham, Swan Hill and Mildura, as part of a school-based program.

Ms Senior, while acknowledging that the state controlled the public hospital system, outlined what she would ‘sink her teeth into’ as part of her Mallee health policy.

“Future state and federal governments, should be working much closer together on important health issues that impact on local communities,” she said.

Ms Senior will also push for

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a comprehensive regional oncology service, 24-hour care services for vulnerable endstage dementia patients, an expansive specialist autism and developmental service and an increase in services for the prevention and early intervention of type 1 and 2 diabetes and the provision of support services to help people with the condition.

Ms Senior said she acknowledged the work of service providers across the region and

looked forward to working with them on her proposals.

She said she had identified the service gaps through comprehensive community consultation during frequent visits across the region.

“I look forward to making these projects a reality,” she said.

Senior has also released an electorate infrastructure policy.

Regional infrastructure development is also high on Liberal candidate Chris Crewther’s agenda.

Mr Crewther, the only Wimmera candidate in the electorate, has been busy campaigning across the electorate and has also been investigating mobile-phone coverage blackspots.

He has passed on his findings to Liberal Party communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull.

Exhibition offers insight

A Seeking Refuge in Nhill photographic exhibition will feature at Melbourne Immigration Museum until January 12 next year.

The exhibition, which started as a Wimmera Development Association’s Settlement Grants project and launched in Nhill earlier this year, supports the integration of Karen refugees from Myanmar into the Wimmera community.

Settlement Worker, Robyn Murphy said the exhibition of black and white images by Wimmera photographic artist Melissa Powell celebrated an emerging cultural diversity in Nhill, highlighted by the story of the town’s Karen community.

“Melissa’s national and international experience has produced images that show the professional and personal relationships shared between the Karen and the ‘locals’ of Nhill, Ms Murphy said.

Karen community members told their stories with the help of Karen interpreter Plaw G, while

Hindmarsh Shire community development coordinator Katherine Colbert summarised details for storyboards accompanying selected photographs.

The movement of the Karen people to the Wimmera has occurred over the past three to four years, largely due to the need for workers at Luva-duck at Nhill.

The employment of Karen has enabled Luv-aduck to increase production and business growth.

About 120 Karen people live in Nhill, 30 Karen students are enrolled in schools and kindergartens, 60 are employed at Luv-a-duck and another 10 working in other businesses such as cafes, a supermarket and a machinery maintenance firm.

Ms Murphy said Seeking Refuge in Nhill provided insight and appreciation of how a small rural Victorian town had become a home for a community of Karen refugees.

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Appeal to nominate outstanding women

Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty has urged people to nominate regional women for recognition on a Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

The roll celebrates the achievements of Victorian women in a wide range of fields and more than 500 women have been inducted onto the roll since it started in 2001.

Nominations close on September 27. Details are available on website www.women.vic.gov.au

Test of skill

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immera trade apprentices are again putting their skills to the test in international WorldSkills championships.

Fresh after Australian representative Tim Taylor from Ararat won a WorldSkills gold medal in Germany, another crop of budding young tradesmen and women are showing off their talents at an initial regional level.

WorldSkills Wimmera competition for hairdressing apprentices was in Horsham on Monday and a similar competition for Wimmera automotive apprentices will unfold on August 22.

The hairdressing contest, involving six students from Horsham, Nhill and Donald, was at the University of Ballarat’s Horsham Unistyle Salon and six automotive apprentices will test their skills at the university’s automotive building.

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UNDER PRESSURE: Apprentice Angie Clark of Minyip puts her skills to the test on model Mark Launer during Wimmera WorldSkills championships in Horsham.

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interested in challenging their skills and ambitions against other young people in the region, country and around the world.

The automotive students have to complete five tasks against the clock and each other. Tasks include problem diagnoses in engine management and servicing and general roadworthy requirements.

Competition is from 8.30am to 5pm and family, friends and work colleagues can attend.

Last Monday, hairdressing students had to complete three individual tasks, which included men’s and women’s haircuts, colouring and styling and long-hair designs.

Students at the university’s Horsham campus have a busy few months ahead.

Hairdressing students will showcase their work at a Vocational Education Training in Schools Hair and Beauty Show and Catwalk on August 28.

Natalie Okely from the Horsham campus Industry Skills Centre said the events were great opportunities for the broader community to see how talented young people were advancing in developing industry skills and knowledge.

“We’re very proud of the students. These events help them develop confidence in themselves and helps open doors for them in the future,” she said.

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Pain of road trauma changes life forever

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By DEAN LAWSON

he amount of hurt the sudden death of a young person on our roads is almost indescribable.

The pain that races hot on the heels of tragic news rocks the foundations of normality. It destroys a sense of stability, cripples confidence and eventually evolves into a dull persistent ache that even time struggles to cure.

This pain changes the world of some people forever. It tests the resolve of families to the core, asks probing questions of friends and creates a chain reaction of community melancholy.

Here in the Wimmera-Mallee

EDITORIAL we have become all too familiar with fatal road incidents.

Sometimes months barely go by without news of a tragedy and in some circumstances we never know exactly what has happened.

In tightly knit communities where everyone knows everyone else, news and hurt spread like a bushfire and many cases clamp a social dampener on an entire town or district.

Often, it is hard not to know people or families involved in serious road trauma. This can lead to a depressive feeling that a district, town or region is

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subject to some form a jinx. Or course we sit in the middle of a major highway fatigue zone but statistics invariably reveal that road tragedy is indiscriminate.

Authorities work overtime to push the message about the dangers on our roads. Speed, fatigue, alcohol and drugs and carelessness all help make up a recipe for disaster.

You can also throw in driver arrogance, impatience, boredom and ambivalence and on rare occasions even intent.

Weather and road conditions and an increase in traffic also play their part.

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Nationals candidate for Mallee Andrew Broad continues to list job creation in the electorate as a major part of his election platform. Mr Broad said he believed growth would come from local business and new and traditional industries.

car, despite its wonderful contribution to society and progress, is deadly. It is probably the most dangerous piece of machinery on the planet.

Mums and dads handing over the car keys to their teenage offspring have every right to feel nervous. They should also make no apologies for a methodically pedantic approach to driver instruction. A simple lesson learnt on L-plates might ultimately save a life or lives.

Perhaps another message emerging from these tragedies is that we should never take our loved ones, extended families or close friends for granted.

Life is short so cherish what it has to offer.

Volunteering legend Businesses are finalists

Wimmera Volunteering Recognition Awards celebrate the community contribution of individual groups and organisations.

To recognize their community work, The Weekly Advertiser is providing a regular snapshot of the awards’ nine finalists.

This week we feature Life Achievement Award category finalist Bill McCann of Dimboola.

Mr McCann, a Wimmera sporting legend as the 1960 Stawell Gift winner, has also been a Country Fire Authority volunteer for more than 60 years.

He has been Dimboola brigade captain, lieutenant, communications officer and firefighter.

These days Mr McCann takes care of communication duties at the Dimboola station base and passes on knowledge to new brigade members.

LONG-TIME FIREMAN: Volunteer Bill McCann of Dimboola.

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An independent panel of judges has announced finalists for this year’s Powercor Grampians Pyrenees Business Achievement Awards.

The panel has spent hours assessing applications to establish the 15 finalists.

Pyrenees Shire Council economic and development and tourism manager Ray Davies said the business owners were excited and looking forward to a great night of entertainment at an August 30 gala dinner and awards night at Avoca Shire Turf Club.

“This is always an exciting stage in the awards campaign. Businesses are recognised for their efforts and can celebrate this time with their staff and peers,” he said.

“I congratulate each and every finalist. They have obviously shown a high level of distinction within their respective categories and deserve the opportunity to celebrate.”

The awards have attracted a board cross section of business across a selection of industries.

Finalists are: Three Troupers Pantry, Quoin Hill Vineyard, Eurambeen Homestead, Waacks Bakery, Stawell Sportspower, AME Systems, Clarks Furniture, Krause Bricks, G.J. Gardner Homes Ararat, Pyrenees Hay Processors Cooperative, Cave Hill Creek, Westlake Fertilisers, Avoca Hotel.

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Virtual walk in park

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries in Horsham will take attendees at its monthly Talk in the Park tomorrow on a virtual tour of projects at Grains Innovation Park.

The presentation is part of National Science Week.

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mity Dunstan wants three things - to understand what food she is eating, where it comes from and how she can ‘vertically integrate’ her farm’s production without having to take up a truck-driving job.

ANIMAL ACTION We have had a reshuffle with the Primates to allow for a new Cotton-top Tamarin. Main construction this month has been for “Maggie” a Wedge-tailed Eagle that is coming to us from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Queensland. Travelling with Maggie will be the first Brolgas for the “nursery” flock. Halls Gap is to be the meeting ground for the young brolgas in the zoo system where they will choose their mates before moving on to other zoos as a bonded pair.

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ue-add produce from our own property and others.”

Mrs Dunstan said managing change and professional development were integral to the evolution of any business.

“Our Dunstan family farm has undertaken many changes to systems over the years,” she said.

“We’ve always based these changes on farm trials, research literature and industry networking and as the farm moves

through succession I’d like to be armed with all the necessary knowledge to tackle new challenges.

“Our farm is run under a notill, controlled-traffic system and by better understanding biodynamic farming I might find a way to incorporate it into our system.”

Mrs Dunstan said the challenge would be in maintaining and ultimately improving yields to maintain competiveness as

the farm underwent change.

“I also hope to better understand the cereal and legume produce sold under biodynamic accreditation and what legal requirements are attached to these and even what processing exemptions they may in terms of chemical additives,” she said.

“Ultimately I would like to explore ways to value-add grain grown biodynamically on mine, and potentially other farmers’ properties.”

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The Telangatuk East farmer, wife of Tom, mother and former agricultural science lecturer is the latest winner of Wimmera Farming Network’s Muller Award, which she will use to research her three questions.

The award, named after former network member James Muller, provides $3000 to a regional farmer making significant contribution or promotion to conservation farming.

Mrs Dunstan said there had been considerable discussion about chemicals in farms and she wanted to analyse the accreditation process involved in becoming a biodynamic or organic farmer.

“Hopefully this will help croppers exploring alternatives to decide the best system for their properties,” she said.

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Bashers will roll into Wimmera

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he Wimmera is set to welcome an extraordinary spectacle when 110 weird and wacky vehicles and 380 colourful characters arrive in Horsham later this month.

READY TO BASH: Variety Dick Smith Bash members Ken Dollery, left, and Stuart Telfer during reconnaissance in the Wimmera.

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Variety Dick Smith Bash ‘Bashers’ will use the August 30 stopover to visit Horsham West Primary School and present a gift of specialised play equipment for special needs children.

The Bash is not a race or a rally but more of a drive in the Outback including like-minded money-raising enthusiasts ‘driving the miles for the smiles’.

This year’s Variety Dick Smith Bash will depart from Bankstown on August 22 and finish at Ballarat on August 31, with pit stops at 17 regional and remote centres across NSW, SA, Queensland

and Victoria throughout a 4425-kilometre adventure.

An well as the colour the Bash brings to each centre, the Bashers deliver much-needed resources including sporting, play or special needs-medical equipment to regional schools.

The annual event has raised more than $115-million for children kids in need.

All vehicles in the Bash must be pre-1974 models and this year’s fleet includes vehicles spanning three decades from 1959.

The range of vehicles includes cars, ambulances, buses and even fire trucks.

The oldest car in the fleet is a 1959 Ford Ranch wagon; while a 1964 Chico Roll-themed Wolseley 2480 MK2 is proving the most enduring,

having survived the rough and tumble of 25 Bash events.

Two vehicles set to delight the kids include a 1972 Bedford ice cream van loaded with soft-serve ice-cream to be served to kids along the way and a 1965 XP Ford Falcon adorned with Nerf blasters and a crew looking forward to ambushing kids by blasting them with fun.

Other classic cars hitting the road are two minis, a Volkswagen Beetle, two Chevrolet Belairs, an Austin ute and a 1974 Ford F100 ‘Bash’ ambulance.

Mercedes fans have a big treat in store with 12 Mercedes in the fleet this year.

Die-hard Holden and Ford fans won’t be disappointed either when 36 highly decorated Holdens and 32 festooned Fords roll into town.

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Pay attention to ill animals

This last fortnight in the Animal Aid clinic there seems to have been an onslaught of animals with unhappy bellies.

We’ve had a large number of pets presenting with vomiting.

There was one boy who was very ill indeed. He’d been losing weight and vomiting for weeks, and had very painful abdomen.

An ultrasound revealed he’d eaten a blanket and it had been lodged in his stomach for some time After five hours of surgery the cloth was removed and the damage it had caused repaired.

For a few days it was touch and go as to whether he would pull through, but we were happy to see him back early this week looking happy, eating, and starting to put back on the weight he’d lost.

Luckily, most episodes of vomiting in dogs and cats are from minor illnesses or stomach upsets.

Viruses or dietary indiscretions are two very common causes of mild, isolated stomach upsets.

In these cases the pet is quite well in themselves, and the symptoms resolve quickly.

More severe but still acute causes of vomiting can be related to more serious infectious causes, such as parvovirus, or obstructions of the stomach or intestines by foreign objects.

Other diseases such as pancreatitis or hepatitis can also cause acute vomiting. These patients might be lethargic, have pain in the abdomen and be uninterested in food.

Lastly, there are chronic causes of vomiting.

There are a huge number of diseases, which might be of concern, from digestive problems, or food intolerances through to serious issues such as kidney failure, stomach ulcers or cancer.

Vomiting is one of the most common symptoms of ill health in dogs and cats, but it can be difficult to know how worried we should be when it occurs.

In general, if your pet has only a small number of times, and seems otherwise well, you might feel comfortable in monitoring their symptoms for 12 to 24 hours because many will recover without veterinary treatment.

However, I would recommend you have uour pet seen by a vet in any of the following circumstances: • Your pet is lethargic and uninterested in food • They cannot keep water down.

• The symptoms persist for longer than 24 hours.

• Your pet is not up date with their vaccinations.

• You know your pet has eaten poisons, toys or other foreign objects.

• The vomiting is chronic, particularly if associated with other signs such as poor appetite, diarrhoea, or weight loss.

If in doubt, seek veterinary advice. A call to your clinic will let you know whether your vet would recommend a check-up.

•Dr Vogt is senior veterinarian at Animal Aid in Melbourne. Visit www.animalaid.org.au for more information.

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Pet owner amnesty follows animal audit

READY TO COOK: Northern Grampians Shire Council bakers, from left, Amy Rhodes, Lynley Hoiles, Ashleigh Dark, Jaiden Bach and Sarah Morris are pictured with canine friends Jed, Pete and Bruce.

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Ararat Rural City Council will give cat and dog owners in the municipality until the end of August to register their animals.

A council audit of its domestic dog and cat database last month revealed owners had failed to register 667 dogs and 125 cats or informed the council if the animals had died.

The figures showed that there are 1734 dogs and 478 cats registered in the municipality.

The Domestic Animals Act, 1994, requires all dogs and cats more than three months old to be registered with Local Government and for owners to renew registration by April 10 each year.

Council has issued 792 overdue registration letters to the last known address

of the owners to remind them of their obligations.

Local laws Officer Ricky Bowen urged people to call the council on 5355 0200 if their animal had died.

“Alternatively, if you have overlooked re-registering you animal, consider this is a timely reminder that you are not complying with the Domestic Animals Act and need to register your animal by the end of August 2013,” he said.

Amnesty

The council has assured residents, as part of an amnesty, that it will not take any action against people if they register their animals or renew their registrations by August 30.

But it has warned that

would again audit its registration data base after August and then door-knock houses. If officers find any unregistered animals they will issue a $289 fine.

Mr Bowen said all dogs and cats over three months old were required by legislation to be registered and microchipped with the municipality where they lived.

Mr Bowen also reminded owners that they were restricted to two cats and two dogs within residential areas, and six dogs and four cats in farming areas.

“If you want more you need to apply for a permit from council,” he said.

People seeking further information can call the Local Laws Department on 5355 0909 or 53550911.

Cooking cupcakes for a cause Seminar exploring linkages

A group of Northern Grampians Shire Council staff members are set to ‘bake up a storm’ to raise money for the RSPCA. ‘Team Adoptable’ will be making and selling cupcakes as part of the RSPCA’s annual Cupcake Day event.

Group member and council occupational health and safety officer Ashleigh Dark said team members felt passionately about the protection of animals.

“We’re really excited to be taking part in Cupcake Day again. It’s a great way for us to support a cause

that is important to us and to have a bit of fun with our workmates at the same time,” she said.

“The support we received last year was amazing and we’re hopeful that people will get behind us again this year and indulge in a cupcake or two for charity.”

The team will sell chocolate and vanilla cupcakes will in boxes of six for $12 or individually for $2.50.

People can also order gluten-free and pet-friendly cupcakes.

Patrons can place orders by visiting the group’s Facebook page at www.

facebook.com/RSPCAcupcakedaystawell or by completing an order form available at many businesses in Stawell’s main street.

People without cupcake craving can donate online at www.everydayhero. com.au by searching ‘Team Adoptable’ and following the prompts.

Organisers have asked people order and pay for their cupcakes today.

Cupcakes will be available for collection from 108 Main St on Monday between noon and 2pm.

Regional business Green Eggs has donated all eggs used in the cakes.

The lesson learnt is to never give up “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”

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By SUJATHA UMKANTHAN

S

ome months ago, I was invited by a persistent salesperson to attend a personal development weekend.

Now I am the sort who runs miles from life coaching and not because I think I am perfect. I simply believe that change needs to start within oneself and not be prescribed by others.

I also believe there is no ‘one size fits all’ overnight remedy for life’s problems.

However, tired of the incessant calls, I finally gave in and said ‘yes’, more to the lure of the city and its restaurants and some ‘me’ time than any attempts at self-improvement.

Life coaching is a growing trend, be it for business or sports or personal lives.

Even with a fair insight into what can happen at these sessions, I was still curious to experience it first-hand.

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So with a friend in tow, I arrived in Melbourne for the 8am workshop. Never a morning person, I was already resentful for losing sleep on a Saturday morning and when I saw the rather eclectic crowd, I almost chickened out.

I couldn’t peg the crowd into one slot. There seemed to be people from all walks of life. From snatches of conversation I found there were some like me, coerced into the workshop.

However, most were there hoping to get something out of the weekend.

For the usual sceptics like me, there wasn’t anything extraordinary about the course.

There was the typical overzealous coach who

made you want to covet her protein shake hoping you would experience the same energy buzz. There were the boisterous volunteers who left you more annoyed than grateful, the usual pep talks and games and the motivational clips crafted to get your tear ducts working overtime.

Yes, there were all the ingredients for an inspiring and motivational weekend, including the most unimaginative catering that left one in a perpetual state of taste deprivation.

Rattled

But even hard-core scepticism gets breached and the most blinkered and narrow-minded people have their psyche rattled after such weekends.

Surprisingly for me it wasn’t the emotional sweating or the cleansing rituals. My own moment of realisation dawned when I looked at people who had taken part in the weekend.

Each had a story to tell, some reeking of desperation, some of addictions and others mostly of despair.

But the beauty was that they were there, turning up at a weekend to give themselves another chance, another beginning. It was their resilience, hope and belief in themselves and their optimism that they could turn things around that struck me the most.

Perhaps the most valuable lesson I learnt, not from the course provider but from the participants, was to never give up on one’s self. What truly matters is how far people can bounce back from setbacks.

I would not write off the benefits of personal development courses. I still insist there is nothing magical or extraordinary about the sessions themselves.

However such courses give us time for self-reflection and insight; the nudge we need to remind us that our lives are more than a daily grind. Most certainly, the emotional detox helps with clarity and focus to continue life’s journey.

I am not a total convert yet but I believe I got more than I bargained for out of that weekend.

The 16th Wimmera Biodiversity Seminar at Edenhope next month will explore environmental ‘linkages’.

Registration is open for the event at Edenhope Mechanics Institute Hall on September 5.

Linkages for biodiversity occur at many levels – from small farm shelterbelts to large-scale continental biolinks and for single species for ecological communities. Environmental scientists consider all important in sustaining biodiversity.

Seminar patrons will also see how modern urban design or traditional Aboriginal practices can link to conservation.

They will also see how links between botanical gardens and biodiversity can work and how big business and conservation can work together.

The seminar includes a full day of presentations, a field trip to a bushland project and a dinner.

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COUNTRY FEEL: Rehabilitative therapist Caitlin Brennan offers advice to Warracknabeal client Audrey Robins during a home visit. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Country appeal snares city girl After high school, Ms Brennan devoted her time at university to completing a double degree in health science and social work, majoring in health promotion and community development. She said her ambition was to establish a career in paediatrics or communities.

“I really like working with communities and I was particularly interested in paediatrics,” Ms Brennan said.

“But when a short-term role became available with Rural Northwest Health at Warracknabeal I jumped at the opportunity,” she said.

“The more I looked into the role, the more I knew it was what I wanted because it involves project work.

Ms Brennan began work nearly four months ago as a community rehabilitative therapist and was supposed to finish when her contract expired on June 30. But another opportunity opened to work in a dual role that included her current role as well as an occupational therapist with RNH’s Community Health team.

“I was only coming for a brief contract but I liked it so much I decided to stay,” she said.

“Right now I’m busy covering for the occupational therapist who is on long service leave, while still conducting my own home visits.

“I’m working mainly with people who are struggling to retain their memory and help-

Rural Northwest Health has taken control of its radiology department and will be providing ultrasound services from Monday.

The radiology department had been under contract to Bendigo Radiology for the past few years but RNH’s executive seized an opportunity to reclaim the service and develop its accessibility.

The health organisation has gained the services of Melbourne sonographer Stephen Jones who will provide ultrasound services from Warracknabeal every Monday and Friday.

The group has also employed

radiographers to provide xray services on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Mr Jones will also provide the service where necessary, during his visits.

Officials will monitor demand to determine how many days it will offer the service.

Health group chief executive Catherine Morley said the new service would provide a unique advantage to the region.

“We are bulk billing all xrays and ultrasounds so there is no gap for patients to worry about,” Ms Morley said.

“And people will be able to access the services very quickly which has been a big

frustration for many Wimmera patients.”

Ms Morley said Rural Northwest Health was dedicated to a long-term commitment to the services as part of its strategic plan to improve community health.

“We have orchestrated an extended agreement with Mr Jones and we have dedicated an area of the new redevelopment to incorporate a firstclass radiology department,” she said.

“So the service will have both longevity and stability.”

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“RNH has so many wonderful projects up and running, particularly the Montessori and Space Retrieval programs, so I could see plenty of wonderful opportunities in working here.”

ing them to use various stimulants and reminder tools.

“These tools are adapted from RNH’s Space Retrieval program as well as the Montessori training.”

Ms Brennan said she could help most people with a memory affliction.

“If people are starting to forget things, it’s in their best interests to call me and get some advice,” she said.

Ms Brennan said she loved working in Warracknabeal.

“I love the country lifestyle and I love Yarriambiack Creek.

I walk around it every day.

“My mum’s family are rural people so the lifestyle is not lost on me.

“I’m also loving the irony because I’m a coeliac which means I’m allergic to wheat, barley, oats and rye. And here I am working in the wheat and barley capital of Australia.

“I’m a bit dubious about how I’ll go come harvest time.”

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Nature’s spring chorus

By DEAN LAWSON

W

hile some of us are starting to become weary of constant wet weather this winter, spare a moment for those among us enjoying the damp conditions.

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It’s not just WimmeraMallee farmers, gardeners and regional water managers who are happy, but also our wildlife, none more so that than our resident frog population.

Researchers noted an increase in frog activity in the region after droughtbreaking rain and floods and now, with considerable water in the catchment conditions are ideal for the amphibians.

Science has long recognised frogs, which have an incredibly close physical relationship with their environment, as reliable bioindicators.

If you have frogs croaking in your garden, pond or paddock, then chances are the environment is relatively healthy.

Australia’s Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife is encouraging Wimmera people to get involved in its free Backyard Buddies program designed to help make backyards frog-friendly.

The program provides a monthly email to enthusiasts with tips on how to make their backyards inviting and safe for native animals.

A free frog-pond fact sheet and how to become a ‘buddy’ are available at website www.backyardbuddies.net.au.

Frogs, as cold-blooded animals, try to avoid cold weather and in extreme conditions go into a torpor or hibernation.

But with the hint of spring in the air and an unusually warm and wet July some frogs have been on the move.

Foundation chief executive Susanna Bradshaw said frogs were quick to move into areas that had experienced heavy rain.

“You’ll be able to tell what types of frogs are around by the sounds they make,” she said.

Insects

“Pobblebonks make a repeated banjo-like ‘plonk’ or ‘kuk-kuk’ call.” This is answered by others plonking at slightly different pitches and can turn into a very loud chorus.”

She said frogs were great to have in backyards to eat spiders, mosquitos, flies and other insects.

“You can also help these amazing creatures by not

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using chemicals or pesticides in your garden because frogs absorb air and water through their skin.

Other Wimmera frog species include Bibron’s toadlet, brown tree frog, common eastern froglet, common spadefoot, Peron’s tree frog, growling grass frog, Mallee spadefoot, plains froglet, southern toadlet, spotted marsh frog, striped marsh frog, Victorian smooth froglet, southern smooth froglet.

Tips to encourage backyard frogs: Place a branch or piece of rope at the edge of a swimming pool or pond so frogs can get out of water easily; avoid us-

ing chemicals in the garden; build a frog pond; keep ponds free of exotic fish because they eat frog eggs and tadpoles; install solar-power night lights to attract insects and in turn frogs; keep pets away

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Remember that frogs are protected and it is illegal to remove them or their tadpoles from the environment.

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any people who own a portfolio of shares closely follow the daily financial news to see how much they made or lost the day before

But it might be argued that those prices are really only important if you are about to sell your shares.

In practice, with shares in particular, it’s easy to be distracted from the big picture by short-term noise – temporary market downturns and sensational media headlines.

A look back at history

Remember 2001? The ‘dot-com’ crash, September 11, Iraq war and threats of terrorism caused share markets to head down and they stayed that way until March 2003.

Some investors bailed out into the security of cash and bonds, just as they did during the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–2009 and more recently with the Eurozone debt crisis.

Secure, yes, but with low returns.

Cash and bonds might provide psychological comfort in turbulent times but a change in strategy can destroy your ability to generate long-term wealth – not to mention achieving low returns when interest rates are at historical lows.

Putting your faith in just one asset class is also a danger.

Some investors saw direct property investing as a secure strategy.

Then the property boom came to an end and the resources boom took over.

The resources boom has quietened and the GFC left the legacy of depressed and volatile investment markets.

You just can’t time the market In turbulent times it might be tempting to change strategy to protect yourself from short-term losses.

Unfortunately, being out of the market might mean missing out on the market recovery and subsequent gains.

Share prices are driven by supply and demand.

Good economic or company news attracts buyers who push prices up.

Conversely when the news is bad, prices fall.

The major traders of shares are fund managers, banks, superannuation funds and other large institutions.

They focus on the future and try to predict where share prices are heading – and as we all know, predicting the future is almost impossible.

Over the long term the trend is definitely up but predicting when is not easy.

In theory, you should buy in the troughs and sell at the peaks – but only hindsight gives you that option.

Timing the market is difficult. You just can’t pick the turning points.

A better strategy is to stay invested to benefit from the upward surges.

Share markets reward the patient investor.

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1. During the Second World War, some Wimmera servicemen were likely to have had a run-in with a Junkers Ju 88. What was it?

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9. The pharyngeal or nasopharyngeal tonsil, which similar to palatine tonsils is occasionally removed to cure persistent illness, is more commonly known as what?

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Answers. 1. Twin-engine multi-purpose German aircraft. The German Luftwaffe used it in various bombing, reconnaissance and fighting roles, manufacturing more than 16,000 between 1936 and 1945. 2. The Kellys. It was called the Story of the Kelly Gang and ran for more than hour. 3. John Flynn, father of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 4. The Vietnam War. Australia started by sending military advisors in July and August 1962 before sending troops. Australia’s commitment ended in June, 1973, after an 11-year involvement. 5. Your neck tie. The half Windsor is a type of knot. 6. The Battle of Long Tan, one of the most well-known Australian engagements of the war fell on August 18.

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Matriarch dies aged 106 years

D

oris Muriel ‘Dorrie’ Malcolm has died at Hopetoun, aged 106.

Mrs Malcolm was a favourite among staff at Rural Northwest Health’s Hopetoun campus who described her as always being cheerful and grateful for the care she received.

The eldest of eight children, Doris Muriel Ferguson was born on her grandparents’ farm at Tooan, near Natimuk, on April 7, 1907.

She grew up on the family farm at Hopetoun and after school worked at Wembley Chambers, a private hospital in Horsham.

As a young lady, Doris would often attend the dances in Hopetoun and at one dance after a football match, met

of her daughter Lois’ home.

She lived there until well into her 90s when she moved into Corrong Village and eventually the Hopetoun campus.

Doris watched five generations of her family grow which included 20 grandchildren and more than 50 great and great, great, grandchildren.

Her daughter Lois Poulton said Doris always involved herself heavily in the activities of her young family members.

She was also known throughout the region as a confident public speaker.

Doris became the matriarch of generations of nurses in her family.

She was also a member of the Lutheran Church and often volunteered to support the Hopetoun Bush Nursing Hospital.

Gippsland potato John Edward Malcolm.

Mr Malcolm was in the region visiting his brothers who also farmed near Hopetoun.

The couple married in Hopetoun on March 23, 1927.

They settled in Gippsland, growing potatoes and raising six children Jean Bennett, Dorothy Surridge, Lois Poulton, Bert , dec, Dian White and Betty Quin.

During the Depression the family travelled and stay anywhere Mr Malcolm could find work.

They returned to Gippsland and in 1949 moved to Hopetoun where Mr Malcolm bought a butcher shop.

Mr Malcolm died on July 4, 1973 and Doris eventually moved into a unit at the back

REMEMBERED: The late Doris Malcolm with former Hopetoun nurse unit manager Melissa Cook.

The picture was taken earlier this year.

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August 23 - September 23 Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 6 7 3 4 Lotto Numbers: 2 13 24 34 41 11 It could be a mistake to be too demanding of your lover or partner. People are looking to you for some advice and help.

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October 24 - November 22 Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2 4 3 7 Lotto Numbers: 2 4 12 23 31 22 There could be some major moves in the pipeline and an offer too good to refuse could come along. Keep an eye on your spending as funds could be needed urgently somewhere else.

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Caravans

Caravans Jayco Freedom family pop top, island DB, front bunks, rooftop AC and heater, roll out awning, annexe walls, $22,000 Ph 0419116167 Jayco Freedom pop top, 2000, 17’ 6”, island DB with new inner spring mattress, front kitchen with gas cook top and grill, microwave, 3 way fridge, roll out awning, EC, always shedded $18,500 Ph 53583178 or 0477542256

Bailey, 4 berth, light weight caravan, easily towed by family sedan, toilet, shower, fixed bed, 2 TV’s, new auto awning, new AC, battery pack, 3 way fridge, motor mover, stereo system, 2002 Jayco Freedom poptop, much more, EC $30,000 Ph Jayco Pop Top, 90 series, 0400903635 17’, life up island DB, roll out single axle, single beds, 3 way awning, batteries, microwave, Camper Jayco Dove, pop r/f, oven 4/burner cook top, 3 way fridge, EC $18,800 Ph top, 1984 with annexe, GC, plenty cupboards XRH094 rego 01/14, R21434 $5500 Ph $9000ono Ph 53827594 0428866210 0408222466 Millard 14’ pop top, 4 berth, 2-way fridge, full annexe, rego 2/14 $6500 Ph 0467362436 Millard 16’ pop top, VGC, 12 months rego, DB, gas electric fridge, gas stove, oven, AC, electric brakes, full annexe Caravan pop top, Gazal Infinity $10,000ono Ph 0419514118 2003 Jayco poptop, 17’6”, large 1999, 16’ x 7’6”, SB’s, power single beds, AC, microwave, brakes ect, new condition gas/electric hotplates, griller, $16,000 Ph 53822537 3 way fridge, electric w/pump, Caravan Traveller, tandem rollout awning, full annexe, EC 17’16”, pop-top, HD tyres, 2cyl, $19,000 Ph 0400138106 Ararat lots of extras, annexe $14,000 2003 Spirit Camper Trailer, as Ph 53891504 Motorhome, fully equipped, new , heavy canvas and tail 1978 Domino Coach, gate kitchen P89984 $7000 Ph complete fit out and overhaul 0447398338 2003, roof raised, new front, new external skin 2005 16ft Regent Crusader, roll diesel motor, 5 spd auto out awning plus annexe, single trans both reconditioned, beds, 3-way fridge, microwave, fully equipped solar operation, R55050 $16,500 Ph 53941981 modern elecs, full size shower, 2005 Jayco Eagle offroad Caravan, 17’ poptop, full toilet, QB bed, recliners, annexe, island BD, microwave, modern kitchen storage caravan, barlett flys and many extras included, GC $7000 bins underneath incl grey, annexe, VGC, R09826 $17,000 Ph 53582846 or 0400163346 black and fresh water tanks Ph 0418394368 Caravan, Windsor pop-top, split system, rev camera, excellent value, clean, heaps of extras, incls tandem box comfortable, roll out awnning, trailer for small 4WD with island double bed, extras extra storage, min off road, included $11,000 Ph 53562310 only 118,500km since 2003 Ready to travel for others to enjoy or 0400699039 $88,500ono inspect anytime Ph 0408127425 Horsham 2006 Jayco Expanda, TV, microwave, flys, hoses, EC $22,900ono Ph 0427880265

Business Opportunities

Muffin Break franchise business opportunities:

Horsham

• Bank accreditation • Professional training, marketing and operational support Minimum of $150K in fixed net assets required

Contact Tony on 0401 989 547 or tbrusch@foodco.com.au

www.muffinbreak.com.au

Compass 15ft Pop Up Caravan 1993, island double bed, wardrobes, hot plates, 3 way fridge, sink, plenty cupboard space, excellent condition, light blue interior E27531 $15,000 Ph 0402302028 Robyn

Reduced 2001 Roma pop-top, 14ft, s/beds, EC, $12,500 Ph 53548223

Jayco 2007 Expander, AC, EC, annexe flys, roll out awning, always shedded, S45774K $25,500ono Ph 53911772

onsite, with large solid wall annexe, all chattels wiwo, $24,000 Ph 0458923298 Beachport

Jayco Expander, 16’ pop top, 12/05 build, 3-way fridge, roll out awning, inner-spring mattress $23,000 Ph 0419351246

Slide-on Camper, Millard 1985, 3 berth, fridge, stove, battery pack, GC $5500 Ph 0439797922 or 53871504

Reduced camper trailer GIC extreme off road, as new, fully Hi-Ace 1980 pop-top camper, optioned, mattress, rego 12/13 fair condition OHZ724 $2300 Ph $5500 Ph 0429233729 53566212 Reduced caravan, permanent

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Caravans

Farm Machinery

Farm Machinery

Viscount Royal 15’ 6”, late 80’s, aluminium frame, electric fridge and grillers, plenty of cupboards, wind out windows, 2 SB, table makes a DB, all as new, ready to go, annexe and pole carrier, has only been used as spare room $5000 Ph 50825294

2006 Goldacres spray unit, 400lt, 5.5 Honda elec start motor, udor pressure pump, hose reel, 50m hosen plus gun, ex hose reel adaptor and tap, mounted in 6x4 trailer, EC, parts and service manuals inc $3400ono Ph 0428525301

John Deere 7920 MFWD tractor, 746 FEL, IVT transmission, TLS suspension, exc cond $110,000 inc GST Ph 0458825551

60HP Tractor, 4 cylinder turbo diesel, cab with AC, loader and 2.1m bucket, 12/12 forward reverse transmission $43,995 Ph 0408072431

John Deere Tractor, 8760, 300HP, 24sp power shift, 8000hrs, GC $30,000 inc Ph 0428212996

Windsor Caravan, one owner, A/C, 4 burner stove and griller, microwave, 3 way fridge, lovely interior of soft green, double bed, R.O awning and annex, , always shedded, EC $17,500 Ph 53826676 or 0428826676

Clothes & Accessories

John Deere 9660 STS, chopper, fully serviced, harvest ready, c/2012 35ft FD70 flex draper and 30’ 5160 Shearer Bar, 620 edge Leith trailer, as new condition on tynes, new shears, VGC $319,000 inc GST Ph $17,600 inc Ph 0417539107 0458825551

John Shearer 28 run, fair Auger, Wheatheart, 36’ x 10’ self condition $1000 Ph 0432401690 propelled, 25hp Honda, work light kit, good condition, $13,500 plus GST Ph 0428975294 Boom spray, Hardi, 3400L, 20m Navigator, D/S foam, 16.9/30 tyres, hydraulics, lift and fold Ferguson, 14 $18,000inc ono Ph 0427808601 Massey plate, disc plough $1000 Ph Boomspray 2000lt Silvan 0419867539 tandem simplicity susp. 60’ hyd lift, fold broom, D.S foam, elec Prickle Chain, approx 32’ $7000 controls $11,000 Ph 0427871404 Ph 0432401690

Driza-bone coat, Rider brand, size L, never worn $60ono Ph Boomspray 2000lt, 16m wide, HYD lift, chemical pro, foam 53582216 or 0407343910 marker, centre fill, non drip Wedding dress, size 14, nozzles $5500 Ph 0429922319 complete with veil and 3m train, lace edging, worn once $200ono Case 1896 Tractor, 4400hrs $11,000 inc GST Ph 55886286 Ph 53582216 or 0407343910 Class 96 Header, 5000hrs, 25ft finger reel, trailer, $10,000+GST Commercial Ph 0427861052 Kaniva

Equipment

Coolroom, motor drop in unit, plug in, 1HP, 240v, EC $1600 Ph 0417101120 Drink Fridge, Orford, 2 glass doors, shelves and lights $1200 Ph 0417101120

Computers & Entertainment

Small square baler, M.F 124, GC $2900 Ph 0419389693

spare chains, 3 spare bars, $700 Ph 53583326 Tank, 95,500ltr, galvanised maxi, 2” outlet and ball valve, ladder, lockable access hatch, plus extras $5000 Ph 0418304855

Fuel tanks, 800lt and Tractor Chamberlain 100lt $500neg for the lot Ph Champion, can be seen working 0428911459 $4500 Ph 0409211839

Header, JD 6600 C/W 22ft open front bat reel, completely re-built Desktop Intel Core 2 QUAD and ready, good goer $10,000 Ph 53598254 CPU Q8400 2.66GHZ, Nvidida Gforce 6600, 320gig HDD multi Header, John Deere 7720 turbo, recorder, 20” monitor, keyboard 2 speed drum, 30ft tyne, reel and optical mouse $300 Ph front & trailer, 3000hrs, smale plucker to suit $18,000+GST Ph 0428336397 53808227 IBM Thinkpad, core 2 duo, T7300 Windows Vista business Header, John Deere 7720, OS power supply and top loader 1988, EC, 30’ front, comb trailer 2608hrs, always shedded, case $150 Ph 0428336397 choppers, hillside reverse feed, harvest ready, $17,000 Ph 53521782

Farm Machinery

100HP Tractor, Perkins engine, cab with AC, loader with 4 in bucket, 16/16 forward reverse transmission $59,995 Ph Heavy Duty Trailer, purpose 0408072431 built, with tank and 5.5hp pump 13HP Davey pump, twin inc hoses, now only $3300ono impellor, vanguard e/start motor, Ph 0418529907 Ararat overhauled, new fuel system, 3 x 50mm outlets, hoses, new Howard Bagshaw 24 run, fair $2295, sell $950 Ph 53524795 condition levermatic $600 Ph 0432401690 Ararat 1974 Dodge truck, 16’ tipping International 3600, 1993, 14lt cunnings, 410HP, 13 spd, OD, tray, Perkins motor, stock crate, PTO, HYD, QRBRTT, AC, JB, grain bin, good order, 59527F RWC, 60025S $45,000 inc GST $9900 inc Ph 0418791859 Ph 0427529818 Willaura Irish slasher, 6’, GC $500ono 1995 Kenworth T400, 6 Ph 0417826332 cyl cummins 13 spd, 8 bay suspension, PTO, HYD, ball Jackman powder pickler, price race, T/Table, AC + 1988 musat neg Ph 0428911459 ali trial tippee 32’x6’, as new, rollover tarp, spring suspension, pay load of 27ton, 74530S $66,000 Ph 0419323118

Silos, RK Macey, 2x50t, not sealed, bagging shoots, VGC $4800ono Ph 0428894234

Solar pump, bore or dam, mono model 2 MO222 MK 300 watt, Combine, Case 5120, Johns includes floats, filter, cable, u/c SSB fingers harrows, EC safety wire, auto cut off, panel stand, no solar panel, no control $9000ono Ph 0428334323 box, EC $1500 Ph 53564463 or Combine, Inter A62, 9” sp 0427670612 SSB finger harrows, goes well Spray Tank Hardy, 1600L, $4000ono Ph 0428334323 fibreglass, $250 Ph 0428837235 Dodge Tripper 1977, DN5 petrol V8, bulk bin, gravel sides, stock Spray tank, rapid spray, 2400Lt, crate, spare motor, 46877F fiber glass $500 Ph 0408372666 $3000ono Ph 0427348196 Stihl O5I Chainsaw, VGC, 26

Freezer commercial skope, Pegasus, upright, all stainless steal, 600lt, VGC $1800 Ph Dual wheels, tyres and 53302008 extension rim, Chamberlain Prime Mover, International 4280, 18-4-38 tyres, 70% use S2600, 400 Cummins, 13 spd, $550ono Ph 0417826332 PTO bunk, AC, turn table, NNP882, semi tipper trailer Flexi coil, 550 pound tynes, also available $25,000 Ph price neg Ph 0428911459 0419323118

Shipping container, 40ft $2500 Ph 0408372666 Dimboola

Tractor reduced, 1978 7040 Allis Chalmers, 140HP, 7885hr, 2 remotes, 2 speed PTO duals, front end weights, GC $5500 inc GST Ph 53843233 Water cartage tank, rapid spray, 15400lts, can be reduced to any size down to 4200lts, with 4” camhock out let, retail $18,000, sale price $10,000ono Ph 0419323118 Horsham

For Sale 1942 Tin Bath, For sale, half full of old bottles, tin bath no holes, GC $350 the lot Ph 53923233 1970’s crystal necklace and screw on earrings $200 Ph 0497568700 Ararat 2 Plega Single Beds, 3ft x 6.8ft inchs, touch button controls, back and leg lift with inner spring mattress, EC, cost $4500 each Sell $3000ono each Ph 0447539415

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

Extreme cooler esky, ride on, Lawn mower, Pro-Scape walk 4 stroke, new, 2HP, gas engine behind, 6HP Kawasaki motor, $550ono Ph 53821047 new $900ono Ph 0428504725 Fire wood, $50 per cubic meter, olive wood, available all year Mig Welder, 320 austmig round, pick up Ph 0418371448 S phase with traveller, heavy Laharum duty, EC, on transporter wheels Fire wood, red gum, 10 and 30 ton log splitters, split 20 cubic meters, delivery $1600ono Ph 0427874213 REDUCED Trailer, any use, horizontally and vertically, 6.5hp tailor made to house amazingly available $975 Ph 0437662600 engine, assembled and test run Motor, Tecumseh Enduro XL, safe fishing/recreation boat, or 0448263700 $1370 inc GST Ph 53891541 folding trailer with separate fuel Firescreen, sturdy steel $80 Ph 13.5HP, electric start, new 4-Frame honey extractor wax compartments, folding draw bar, 53823833 $720ono Ph 0428504725 trough and gas hot knife $550 lifting lid that can have the boat Freezer, chest 500lt, EC $500 Ph 0488068251 Nail Guns Bostich, 1x framing on top, the ultimate holiday and Ph 0419595132 weekender, only take the toys Axe, 3pt linkage, hyd wood gun, 75mm nails, 1x rotary super $2000 Ph 0428504725 Freezer, chest 700lt, EC $800 or tents you want out the rest magazine for lighter work also gets locked up, instant roll out Bar fridge, 125lt, VGC $140 Ph Ph 0419595132 0427523317 Furniture, Pine coffee nails, made in USA $300neg Ph kitchen on wheels, fantastic and rare set up, pristine condition, table $100 pick up only Ph 53524062 Ararat Bed, futon, queen size more pictures available, Boat innerspring mattress $400 Ph 0407357985 53822911 Gold detector, Minelab GP Noritake (Evansdale) dinner is perfect for local waterways, can carry in pieces to hidden Bench Seats, flip up, 4 seats extreme plus accessories set, excellent condition, 8 waterways, full rig, 15hp OB, $3450ono Ph 0408127425 per row, $30 Ph 0408557603 settings, 56 pieces, $400 Ph sounder and all safety gear, Black Plastic, 8 new rolls, 4m Gopher, 2009 Pride Pathrider, 53825283 4 door trailer, elec brakes, 2 x 50m, suitable for grain shed GC, minimum use $1000ono Ph compartments one for boating Old School Desk, painted with floors and bunkers $1200 Ph 0428825553 gear (inc motor and trailer), 2 fuel 0427323041 Gopher, 4 wheel, Celebrity folk art $80ono Ph 53585499 store areas, made for each other, Box Trailer, 9x6x5, fully Deluxe, 2 yrs old, VGC $1800 Boat- KH605, Trailer- S95831 Out Door Chairs, brand new lockable and alarm, reg- B80848 Ph 53823369 $10,000 Ph 0419553163 $2500 Ph 0417526256 Gopher, DX, as new, has near never used , 6 green $45ono Ph REDUCED! Hydraulic Landing Brand new table top Arcade 5 months warranty, cost $3500, 53911989 Nhill Legs for Semi Trailer, with Machine, 21” high resolution sell $2500 Ph 53820896 wheels, $400 Ph 0419323118 VGA Monitor, 3 side - 2 player, Oxyacetylene, cutting flip screen function, 1066 games equipment, gauges etc, brand Ride on lawn mower, including Donkey Kong, Galaga, Cox Orion, 12HP $500 Ph new, CIG $420ono Ph 53826433 Frogga, Pacman, Street Fighter 0418553990 Kaniva etc, free credit button, $1299 Pea Straw/Garden mulch, Ride on mower, 12.5HP, white, to arrange an inspection Ph 0438981153 Ballarat weed free, $5 delivered 38” cut, EC, not $2000 just $1000 Ph 0428975203 Bill Camping fridge, 3 way, 12v Horsham area Ph 0407011084 240 and gas, 35-40lt, chest Ride on mower, Cox Stockman cold mark 2, EC $400ono Ph Petrol motor, TWM 5.5HP with series II, EC $1000 Ph 53919293 0429393549 Gopher, Invacare-Comet Alpine, 2.1 reduction box, new $300ono Camping toilet, portable top of the range, immaculate Ph 0428504725 chemical, chemicals as new condition, used for only 3 months, still in warranty, cost $5000 sale $125 Ph 0419571506 Plega Adjustable Bed, double $4300 Ph 0417101840 Kate Canoe Rosco, 16’, Australians size, touch button control to award winning canoe, A1 elevate back and legs, as new condition, paid $2400 sell for $1000 Ph 53564653 $1000 Ph 0409523448 Chainsaw, new Poulan-Pro Poly pipe, 2” new and used, 46cc, 18” bar $300 Ph Ride on mower, Hustler, super 1000m plus $990 inc GST Ph 0428504725 Z, 66” cut, only 43.5hrs since 0427797242 Chainsaw, Stihl 028, super new, $16,500 obo Ph 53581825 51cc, 16 inch bar, one owner, mint condition, workshop and Gopher, Strider, EC, very few Pressure washer, hot water, ROK Electric Vacuum Blower, field tested, 3 months warranty, of these quality gophers on the industrial, reconditioned pump, never used, still in box $100ono market, no further use $2200ono Ph 0447539415 $550 Ph 0439723289 240v, single phase, in A1 Ph 0417825322 Horsham Roof battens, steel, 200lm, Concrete cutter, Husqvarna, 371k, 14” $1200 Ph 0428504725 Gyrocopter, needs blades, GC condition, inspection welcome 40m, half price $330 Ph $5750 Ph 0423833592 $1990ono Ph 0409851412 0418101778 Dimplex Refrigerated Air Hay bales, small Vetch $8 plus Cooler, reverse cycle, portable, Shop counter, pine teak, as new, $550 Ph 53596260 or GST, small Oaten $6 plus GST charcoal laminate top, 2 x 1.2 x Ph 0427894207 0439855993 600, VGC $175 Ph 0427523317 Hay shed, Clear span, 38m x Sofa Bed, EC $350 Ph 22m x 7m high, 530 UB trusses 0429238478 and columns $72,000 inc GST Ph 0417384311 Sofa couch, Audio Sonic Hitachi compound mitre saw, Pump, Hardi 1203/9, coupled TV 54cm, TV cabinet, Sony approx 10 yrs old $340 Ph to Honda 5hp motor w/gear PlayStation 2 and set top box 53881238 Toolondo area reduction, max pressure, $150 the lot Ph 0409427556 15bar/220PSI delivering 90lts Julie Honda motor, stationary 11HP Dirt buggy, Atomik 150cc, GC, GX380, suit wood splitter, new per/min $650 Ph 0428336397 Summer duct lifter, max height not 1 yo, new $2900, now only carby and a/cleaner, GC $475 Willaura 5.5, model 2118, $1200 Ph $1800 Ph 0408838950 Ph 0411419516 Ararat 0419571506 Horsham REDUCED Rotary Hoe, Hassett Ditchwitch, C99 pedestrian Sunraysia wheel, Bridgestone trencher with trailer ramps $990 heavy duty, forward, reverse tyre, suit patrol, never used, Ph 0419571506 gear, Honda motor, 6.8hp, new Australia made $220 Ph blades $900ono Ph 0407425689 0427851409

Klamp Wheel Lock, 100% protect your car, size 195cm, its new $109 Ph 0400543038

Elec lift chair, navy leather, cloth cover, on wheels, $700neg Ph 0402632058

Electric lift armchair, recliner, Kubota BX1860 2011 Tractor, nice green fabric, GC $500ono with front end loader and kanga JD 7720 Header, reverse feed, 1.2m slasher, only 35hrs use, dual speed drum, 230 front, 2 x Click system display Ph 0428825553 comb trailer, GC $18,000ono cases, 1200 x 600 x 1000h, GC Exhaust fan, Kitchen Chef, diesel, 4wd, EC $16,000 Ph $900 for both Ph 0418811332 Ph 0428821394 900x500 $50 Ph 0427820638 53595264

Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE •Bric-a-brac •Clothing •Household items •& much more

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August – 10am-5pm, 8 Shirley St Horsham

For Sale

Household Items

Household Items Mattress, king, Simmons beauty rest classic, soft top, 2yrs old, as new $500 Ph 0498033554 Pine Kitchen Dresser, solid, 2 piece $390 Ph 0427523317 Queen size bed, frame and mattress, EC $400 Ph 0433949333 Ararat

Table round resin, easy store, 4 steel chairs, EC $199 Ph 0412936307

Reduced microwave, Sharp Carousel, R-2312S, never used, still in box, silver $150 Ph 53542787

Tent, Blackwolf Mojave SG6, as new $330 Ph 0437009711 Childs matching desk, chair Sewing machine cabinet, and Timber flooring, Cowley pine, and bookcase in peach and utility unit, Horn $125ono Ph cream $200 Ph 0418175930 6” x 1” boards $900ono Ph 0417571806 0429981984 Single bed, solid timber, with TORO Wheel Horse ride on good quality mattress, EC mower, 212.5 model, 12hp $450ono Ph 0417162420 motor, GC $1000 Ph 53982486 Single divan bed and mattress, Trampoline, childrens, good good clean condition $60 Ph condition $50 Ph 53595285 or 0432635701 Goroke 0429200566 Trimmer, Husqvarna, new, 24c $180 Ph 0428504725 Wood Stove, black IXL, $500 Ph 53912149 Wooden propeller, never been Childs matching desk, chair, used $150 Ph 0423833592 bookcase and side table Yanmar diesel engine, 37,8HP, in blue and cream, $230 Ph suits parts or rebuild $500 Ph 0418175930 0400236535 Clothes dryer, Simpson

Household Items

5kg, model 39S500 $250 Ph 0409957620

DB, Camelot black 4 poster, white curtains and mattress as 2 1/2 seater, and 2 armchairs, new $1200 Ph 53502280 fawn fabric, matching arm covers and throw cushions, all Desk, 1680l x 760w x 690h, EC $550, for email photos Ph keyboard shelf $66 Ph 0419571506 0427550123 Ararat 2x2 seater couches, antique Desk, solid timber, walnut style, green self patterned fabric, colour, 4 drawer, 1530l x 900w x 740h, $135 Ph 0419571506 VGC $300 Ph 0427975213 3 seater couch, Club, large, plus 2 chairs with matching covers, EC, was dry cleaned before storage $200 Ph 0427584249 Rupanyup

Dining Chairs, 2 x Straight Backed Edwardian $200 Ph 53562301

Dining Table, walnut with metal legs, six fabric chairs $650 Ph 3pce lounge suite, recliners, 53822911 brown leather, GC $330 Ph Electric lift chair, , Jason, ivory 0408222466 leather, VGC $575 Ph 53822711 6 Chairs, including 2 carvers Entertainment Unit, 1.45 x moss green vinyl padded seats 0.50 x 0.55m, includes CD and backs black metal frames $300, table, laminex top, 120cm storage shelves and drawer x 90cm, strong black, metal $550 Ph 53822911 frame $75, Westinghouse fridge, Fridge, 322lt, EC $150 Ph white, 2 door, 220lt $200 Ph 53823833 53548274 Fridge, Westinghouse, free 6x chairs, colonial pine, 4 with style, all fridge, 600lt, EC $350 tapestry seats $65 Ph 53523172 Ph 53343895 Ballarat Ararat Fridge/freezer, Westinghouse Air conditioner, refrigerated 430lt, 2 door, b/mount, L/H, as portable Nobo Cool, EC, hardly new, moved into unit, no longer used, view in Horsham $450 Ph required, save hundreds, great 53836378 buy at $800 Ph 0427823950 or Air conditioner, Westinghouse, 53823950 hot and cold, suit medium room, Household Package, TV unit, GC $120 Ph 0419571506 dining table, pinto chairs, 3 Armchair, rocker and recliner, drawers lowboy Ph 53822256 or burgundy coloured leather, 0429822256 perfect condition $400 Ph King size ensemble, Sleep To 53820297 Live, 1000 series, top of range, Bar fridge, Westinghouse $75 as new $1500 Ph 53522057 Ph 53524298 Kitchen Crome Setting, 6 chairs, vinyl, saffron colour, tan trim; wood grain laminated table, chrome double legs, as new $300 Ph 53581100 Kitchen table, circular, one metre, four metal and one cane Bedroom suite, matching chairs $300 Ph 53822911 trundle bed, side tables, Lounge suite, Jacobean, GC dressing table with mirror, desk $350 ono Ph 0400102881 with bookcase, set of draws with bookcase, rivergum green $500ono Ph 0427369453 Bricks glass, 90 in panel 1800 x 1000, from shower wall, best offer Ph 53991203 Buffet cabinet, walnut, 1610w x 855h x 420d, EC $700 Ph Lounge, blue, 5 seat, with 53820226 or 0427861004 corner glass table, in good Cabinet, 4 draw, steel filing condition, $250 Ph 0438332847 Karen, Nhill cabinet $66 Ph 0419571506 Chair, Oscar electric lift, EC, Mattress, DB, in new condition $600 Ph 0429954795 $175 Ph 0427523317

Timber furniture, Diamond Creek, matching set, corner TV unit $250, coffee table $250, hall stand $100 each, price for full set is negotiable Ph 0417571806

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Marine

Motorcycles

T-Model Ford engine, complete with radiator, bonnet and transmission, reconditioned in 1965 and unused since.

Includes customised engine Postie bike, GC, reg 04/14 stand Ph 0413623934 GT339 $1000 Ph 0428599281 Tow bar for BA-BF sedan, Stawell rated 1600kg auto, 1200kg RMZ 450, 2007, immaculate manual $200 Ph 0400917978 Malibu Response 1998 condition, fresh engine, new Bowrider, fully optional, wake chains, sprockets and rear tyre board tower, sound system, $3800 Ph 0402313836 Bimini, wedge, V8, excellent family boat, for serious skier Suzuki DS80, 1990 model, GC, and boarded, 720hrs $29,900 VIN: DC13A100738 $950ono Ph 0427801969 Ph 0400562627 Savage Osprey 4.8m, 60hp Yamaha motor comes with safety gear, fish finder, ski hooks, down rigger, marine radio, CD player, full travel cover, fully service and comes in VGC, reg XF217, trailer F38825, priced to sell $8500 Ph 0427541539

Boat, 3.6 metre, v shaped, aluminium $600ono Ph 0458681119 Bronze Propeller, 12 inch with 45inch x 1inch s/steel shaft $80neg Ph 53524062 Ararat

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Motor Vehicle Accessories Mitsubishi Lancer, 2002, red, 155,000km, 2 door, spoiler, alloy mags, no RWC, rego 1/14, SBP178 $2000 Ph 0438210178 REDUCED Mazda, Utility, 1987, B2000 cab plus, 5 speed, reg March 2013, good tyres, tbar, PFO426 $875ono Ph 0402027023 Suzuki Swift 1994, 137,000km, regularly serviced and maintained, FIX939 $1800 Ph 0418366776

Trades/boat Steel Full Length Roof Rack, for std Ute tray, heavy duty,3.3mtrs x 1.37mtrs $300 Ph 50837259

Motorcycles

Boat for sale Nereus, 22’ out of 24’ mould, 1 owner, EC, VY143S POA Ph 0429676973 Robe

Motor Vehicle Accessories

Kawasaki KX65, 2005 model, top end, just rebuilt, well looked after by 1 owner, child outgrown $1800ono Ph 0417584776

Savage Seasprite, 3.8mt, 18HP, Tohatsu Mankota travel cover, finder, many extras, Gal trailer, boat reg AD189, trailer ES7971 $4500 Ph 0419567468 Suzuki Motorbike, DR650 SE, Tumble Dryer, gas/electric, 2010, 1172kms, reg 02/14, with VCG $275 Ph 0427523317 RWC $6500ono Ph 0429139502 TV unit, pine corner, 152cm AH high $100 Ph 53523172 Ararat Yamaha 125 road bike, Window double glazed, 2440 x 1978, GC, good project, 1315, cream trim, 2 panels, one engine 2AO140812 $500 Ph opening $400 Ph 53991203 0428599281 Ski boat 18’, mid mount chevy Motor Vehicle 383 stroker, EC, new lifters and rods, features boat cover, Accessories Marine stereo CD player, new biscuit and life jackets $14,000neg Ph 20HP Johnson outboard, 0458121615 John model 20R73A, complete with tank and hose, new impeller and Trailer, multi roller boat trailer, to suit 15-18ft boat, new tyres, 2 fuel pump $600 Ph 53822339 stage winch, B34913 $1200neg 4.5 HP outboard motor, Ph 53524062 Mercury, with fuel tank $400ono Vibrating plate compactor, Ph 0429170459 Robin motor, GC $550 Ph 4 x Mags, Commodore HSV, 5.2 Stessl, centre console, 0417826332 18x8, excellent condition, new 60HP evinrude, redco trailer, tyres, now only $1100ono Ph full floor safety gear and extras 0418529907 $5500 Ph 0429797173

5.4 Savage Lancer cubby cab, 115 Mercury, 324hrs deck wash, FM radio, Garmin GPS, compass, Koden colour sounder, UHF $14,500ono Ph 0437744630

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1989 Kawasaki KLR-250, EC, 19,500km, sport $2000 on restoration inc top-end over haul, new battery, brakes, tyres excellent, suit someone wanting reliable bike for farm or off-road $2000 Ph 53522617 after 7pm 2006 Yamaha Pee Wee 80, 4 x Mags, Commodore, 17x7.5, EC, hardly used $1600 Ph excellent condition, new tyres, 0409510232 now only $800 Ph 0418529907 2008 Baroni scooter 125cc Bullbar, aluminium, suit petrol, 1100km, VGC, reg 07/13, 1984 Nissan Patrol $375 Ph IS576 $2000 Ph 0408222466 0411419516 Ararat Ararat Ford C/chassis, trade tray with Goldwing 1500cc, 6cyl, CR711, ladder rack, 4 lock cabinets 1989 model, includes trailer $1800ono Ph 0419571506 $9000 Ph 0422898036 Hard lid cover, to suit 2008 dual Honda CRF 450X, 2008, cab Hilux $500 Ph 0418553990 2000km, immaculate condition, Kaniva 12 months reg, 6307E $7500 Ph 0408825688

Tyres and rims, 4, 245/70R16 Goodrich all terrain tyres, 50% wear, on steel rims to suit Rodeo or similar $500ono Ph 0457810223

Toyota Dyna RU12 SWB 2-Ton, inc Tieman, 1000lb lift, runs well, QRL326 $3000ono Ph 0418529907

Ute tray, steel, Colorado, near new condition $1000 Ph 0429821171

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

XF Falcon sedan, S pack auto, Ute canopy, Challenge fibre on gas, AC, goes well, no RWC, glass, side and rear lockable eng JG23GES2488C $700 Ph windows, tinted, 1850W x 2080L, 53823293 GC $1400 Ph 0428837235

Ute tray, steel, to suit Toyota 1979 924 Porsche, 2lt fuel Landcruiser single cab, $1000 injection, red in colour, engine Ph 0429821171 no XJOO2750 $5000ono Ph VS Commodore parts only, V6 0429846313 or 53846313 motor 6HVSK191SL857342, and 1995 SAAB 9000CD, gear box $1200 Ph 0422249127 157,000km, Abs brakes, 2 airbags, RWC, good order, no further use, PLW450 $2900ono Ph 0408504613 or 53825508

1996 Holden ute, column auto, 3 seater, dual fuel, AC, PS, mags, good goer, XHL456 $3500ono Ph 53823986

Wheels Suit Holden, 18” Advanty mags, tyres no good $350 Ph 0427902165 ZC-ZD Ford Fairlane parts, front guards, front bar, front grill, head light surround $350 Ph 0400236535

2000 Commodore VT, Olympic edition, 127,000km, VGC, QCL094 $5900ono Ph 0400016358 Ararat

Motor Vehicles Under $3,000

2000 Ford Falcon AU, 1 tonner ute, 202,000km, manual, QGP567 $3999 Ph 0447589305

2000 Ford Falcon tray, Xcab, 1969 Toyota Corona, no rust manual, 109,000kms, dual fuel, suit restoration, RT 40-610922 OGB902 $6500 Ph 0428501342 $600 Ph 54981227 or 2001 Holden Astra, 5 speed 0427981227 manual, 7 month rego, RWC, bluetooth and iPod connect, EC, RXN619 $4600ono Ph 0497702238 1983 Gemini SL, EC, drives well, no rust, 4 speed, all original, excellent interior, good tyres, currently on club rego, not transferable, 02100H $2200 Ph 55851270

2001 Holden Jackaroo SE V6, dual fuel, 5 speed manual, GC, lots of extras, 193,000km, RON169 $8500ono Ph 0448158577

Honda VTR1000 Fire Storm Low line canopy, suit HQ 2003, 7,600Kms, BR594, Holden $200 Ph 0427051897 new tyres, RWC, $8,000 Ph AH 0428941264 Mitsubishi Triton hard lid and Honda XR80, 2002 GC, $1200 roll bars, suits GLX-R model, Ph 0428852322 blue, EC $1200 Ph 0434557919

2002 Ford BA ute, auto 193,000km, alloys, sports 1988 Ford Ute, tarp and ladder exhaust, 10 months rego, rack, rego 10/14 B.B.D.L. mags, RWC, STW880 $8750ono Ph VIN JL4OJY11692C, DPZ112 0488709707 $1800ono Ph 0427855030 2002 Statesman International, 1993 Magna, auto, c/control, E/ V8, auto, leather interior with windows, reg 08/13, FSQ936 all options, 211,280km, reg $500ono Ph 53542650 04/14, YZJ963 $9000ono Ph 1996 VS Commodore sedan, 0407917903 V6 auto, dual fuel, AC, CC, 2002 Toyota Hilux, workmate PXE048, as is $1500 Ph with RWC, 126,000km, TGT542 0428320200 $7500 Ph 53821264 97 Ssangyong Musso, 5cyl auto diesel, good goer, 2003 Ford XR6 turbo, auto, 330,000km, no rego, VIN 168,000km, VGC, SLG624 K P T F O B I B S V P 1 0 2 0 2 4 $9000 Ph 53502273 $2300ono Ph 0419118788 2003 Holden Barina SXI, Dimboola hatch, auto, 92,000km, GC, Commodore Acclaim, RWC, SEH781 $6900ono Ph 1998, front damage, good 53584911 AH or 53582315

Husqvarna WR360, 97-98, fair Personalised plates, slim line condition, needs minor parts, x 2, TBLUE1 $1000neg Ph good motor, fat pipe $1700 Ph 0429136918 AH Nhill 0429871400 Rolling Chassis, Ford F100, Kawasaki 750 Zephyr, 1994, 1973, 3” dropped I-Beam EC, reg, IF181 $2600 Ph front axles, 9” diff $2700 Ph 0403827756 0407350834

silver, 245,000kms, VIN: KMHDF21FPSU242872 $1000ono as is Ph 0437964166 Amanda

Catamaran, cheap, Alpha Omega 4.5mtr, trapeze, race rigged w/ trailer, C50/253 $2500 Ph 53566236

Honda CRF450x, REDUCED! Late 2008, excellent condition, extras, rec rego, new tyres, mechanically A1. 6039A. $6,500ono ph 0400514500

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Honda CRF450X, 07 model, EC, low km, too many extras to list, VIN JH2PE06U68K200849 $6000ono Ph 0417352706

Hard Top, MGB Manton, good order, has been stored 30 years, $1000 Ph 0418529907

Honda CRF70, 2009, EC, VIN Holden Rodeo bucket seats, JH2GE02U59101014 $2000 Ph EC, grey colour, 2005 model 54981332 $200 Ph 0434336394

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Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

2005 Hyundai Getz, 2 door, manual, red, 30,000kms, immaculate, one owner, UGK606 $8,500 inc RWC Ph 0447398338

Hyundai Santa FE, 2004, blue, V6, 2.7lt, 4WD, 140,000km, cruise, service books, reg 01/14, RWC, TYX300 $8500 Ph 0438114750

2006 Kia Rio CVVT, 4 door Isuzu 1984 bus, 40’, 6BD1 turbo hatchback, auto, blue, 65,000km, elec windows, UQQ236 5.7lt diesel manual 5 speed, runs well, ex Christians, chassis $8000ono Ph 0402194492 ECR5702506177 $10,000ono Falcon ute 1991 model, Ph 53521854 AH manual, dual fuel, PS, EC, 104,000km, good tyres, good Mercedes Benz, 300ce 24, body, everything is good, 1991 collectors item, 5spd auto, OSB654 $4200 Ph 53583324 or sunroof, 2 door coupe, EC, nice 0419388612 mags, tyres, as new, drives Ford AU II, Falcon station beautifully, tinted windows, white wagon, 120,000km, AC, over light grey YTL458 $6000 Ph QWO115 $4000 Ph 0400821199 0419388612 or 53583324 Nissan Navara dual cab with 8x5 trailer with toolbox, auto, 1990, nothing the spend, CD, mp3, AC, PS, flashing light on top, new tyres on front, ready for trip around Australia, RWC and reg at $500, can deliver, YHR423, $7000 for both, will consider separating Ph Ford Falcon 2004 BA, 1 tonner, 0401637773 Terry dual fuel, 5 speed manual, cruise control, AC, PS, 3 months reg, Nissan Tiida sedan, FT-L, 259,069km, XXN028 $6500ono 2008, champagne gold, auto, a/ Ph 0409422005 bags, AC, CC, RWC, long reg, Ford Falcon Forte, wagon, 95,000km, EC, WOH226 $9900 2000, new tyres and exhaust, Ph 53981438 AH RWC, reg Jan 2014, Reduced Holden VZ executive, 176,000kms, RGT973 $5800 Ph 2005, sedan, V6 auto, lowered, 0429859890 or 53910220 5x18” mags, 167,000kms, 12 Ford Territory 2006 TS AWD, months rego, RWC, must sell auto, 7 seater, suspension ASAP, ZFW443 $7000ono Ph upgrade, electronic fuel chip, 0409439145 225,000km, no reg, TZC789 $9800 Ph 0405560002 SS Commodore 2001, red, HJ 1 Tonner, unfinished project, 170,000km, 6 speed, ZKG125 a lot of new parts, extra cab, $9000 Ph 0428913235 VIN VHJ14009M $5000 Ph Subaru wagon, manual, 0422066348 modal 1997, 6 months rego, Holden 1997 VS S pack ute, roadworthy, tow bar, cargo bar, black, AC, cruise, alloys, tub roof rack, AC, YTY728 $3500 Ph liner and tarp, new CD player, 0428504558 tyres and AC serviced, WHK992 $5000ono Ph 0429672791 or VW Golf, 2003, silver, manual, 53861187 AH 155,000km, 4 new tyres, rego Holden 99 Vectra, 2.2 SL air, 9/13, EC, RWC, SNA705 $8500 auto, bucket seats, rego 1/14, Ph 53811606 VGC, PKJ542 $4000ono Ph 53891504 Holden Astra 2002, 130,000km, 4 new tyres, 5spd manual, reg 4/14, ZSW446 $6000ono Ph 0400562993 Holden Astra, 2001, manual, silver, local car, low kms, RWC QVF654 $6000ono Ph 0447398338 Honda Accord Euro 2004, auto, silver, VGC, 1 owner, 95,000km, SXB217 $9,900 Ph 0428504216 Hyundai Getz 2011, 2 door hatch manual, silver, just over 10,000km, bluetooth, RWC, reg 10/13, YQL631 $8500 Ph 0488290948 Hyundai Getz, 2004, 197,000km, EC, WMG049 $3900ono Ph 0419340555 The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising.

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Motor Vehicles $10,001 - $20,000

2006 Holden Rodeo crew cab LX, 5 speed manual, V6 3.5lt, AC, power and tinted windows, PS, factory T-bar, tub liner, T/ cover, E/brakes, full service history, 104,000km, RWC, rego 7/13, UMD449 $14,000 Ph 0418589280 2007 Ford BF ute, 8’ tray, auto, AC, PS, CD, T-bar, CC, 110,000km, YRQ979 $10,000 with RWC Ph 0408272406 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec, silver low kms, VIN WFOJXXGAJJ9M69965, RWC $15,990ono Ph 0418536230

Motor Vehicles $10,001 - $20,000

Nissan X-Trail ST-T31, 2012, 4cyl, 6 spd manual, 12,600km, new car warranty, YWK018 $20,000 Ph 0407366826 Subaru Forester X Luxury, 2007, towbar, sunroof, manual, 168,000km, WDG978 $15,500ono Ph 0438210322 Subaru Liberty GT, 2005, auto, blue, full service history, leather seats, sun roof, 130,000km, TYB103 $14,900 Ph 0427030728

Motor Vehicles over $20,000 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Grande, 4lt petrol, one with the lot, full electrics, windows, sunroof and seats, built in GPS, DAC, cruise, bull bar, side steps, driving lights, EC, SOD158 $24,800ono Ph 0429744666

Ford BA Ghia 2004, on dual fuel, VGC, 150,000km, TRC754 $12,000ono Ph 53941256 or 0409941255

2006 Toyota Hilux, 141,300km on clock only, SR5 mags, alloy tray, bullbar, under tray tool boxes, tow bar roof console, reg 2/14, EC, ULX779 $28,000 Ph Ford Focus Zetec, hatchback, 53592330 Norm Motor Vehicles 2006, manual, 118,500km, $10,001 - $20,000 charcoal grey, 10 months reg, full service history, KIRBZ7 08 Holden VE Calais V Series, $11,500 Ph 0429955649 silver, auto, 106,000kms, leather, premier sound dvd, new Holden 2007 VE Commodore, tyres, EC XFP994 $16,500 Ph black, 18’ mags, AC, cruise control, EC, 124,500km, reg 2007 Holden Commodore 0427902375 4/14, ZUU407 $15,000 Ph VE SSV, 4 door sedan, 6 litre, 1999 Mercedes CLK Elegance, 0438825529 6spd manual, 63,500kms, 4.3L V8 2 door coupe, silver, looks great, sounds great, goes Holden Astra, CDX Coupe, great XQD874 $23,000ono Ph sunroof, 6 stacker CD, 2006, silver, leather interior, 0409820089 excellent car, deceased estate, auto, alloy wheels, t/wind, full 168,000km, SFE378 $13,990 Ph options, EC, 58,000kms, UUI819 2009 VE SS sedan, with SSV features, sunroof, window tint, 53525675 $11,500 Ph 53852687 TB, leather interior, 90,000km, 1999 Toyota Hilux, dual cab, Holden Berlina, 2007, sedan, full service history, ZVH573 4x4, diesel and gas, canopy, auto, 60,000kms, registered $26,990ono Ph 0408583712 bull bar, tow bar, side steps, and RWC, silver, XAH814 2011 Holden Colorado, dual driving lights, VGC, 243,000km, $18,990ono Ph 0428851853 cab, 4X4, manual, diesel, RWC, PLW167 $12,500 Ph Holden Commodore VE SV6, 27000kms, bullbar, sidesteps, 0408504575 2007, red, auto, good tyres, snorkel, UHF radio, HID driving lights, lift kit, cooper tyres and 2002 4.8 Nissan Patrol, sw, st, 117,000kms, EC, WBE958 sunraysia rims, bash plates, duel fuel, manual with AC, CC, $17,500 Ph 0429919296 EC, YSU900 $36000 Ph BB, T-B, S-steps, alloy wheels, Holden Statesman V8, Dec 0447089385 ideal for towing, 167,000km 2004, 100,000km, silver, Holden Colorado 2011, white, WEH493 $18,000ono Ph 10 months reg, full service ARB, bullbar, side steps, 53822654 or 0418521206 history, SXW928 $16,500 Ph canopy, tubliner, snorkel, tow kit, 0418146265 55,000km, HWY use, YLZ976 $31,500 Ph 0427891884

2004 Holden VY tray ute, silver, auto, V6 dual fuel, EC, always serviced, RWC, XZY249 $10,500 Ph 0427902165 2006 Commodore VZ, auto, 107,000km, RWC, UDS475 $10,500 Ph 0498200705

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Casio keyboard, as new, 61 Glenorchy Area, 625acres, piano keys, not a toy, sustain suitable sheep cropping, 4 bedroom brick home, extensive pedal $360 Ph 53982366 garden, excellent fencing Flute, original Yamaha, 2nd divided 12 paddocks, approx hand, YFL245 Japan, very good 60 acres Sown Lucerne, shedding includes machinery, $325 Ph 0438328693 hay, workshop and shearing shed, $1300neg per acre Ph Toyota Landcruiser Tray, 53590339 HZJ79, 1 HZ diesel engine, 5 House for Removal, 4 speed, AC, PS, just had full bedrooms, aluminium clad, service, reco gearbox and weatherboard, 10 mins from transfer case, swivel hub and Horsham, reasonable offers front wheel bearings, CV joints considered Ph 53822495 just replaced, new windscreen, House For Removal, Large bulbar, steel tray, cooper tyres, VIN JTELB71J807005313 Pearl forum series drum kit, weather board farm home, 8ft veranda all around, Rainbow $23,500ono Ph 0409422005 smokey chrome, 6 piece set, 2 area REDUCED $18,000ono Ph Toyota Rav4 CV, 2010, auto, cymbals and HI hat, inc softening 0429951113 AWD, 46,500kms, YQV749 pads $800 Ph 0488943644 Wal Wal Land, 145 acres for $25,000 Ph 0410710143 Pedal Organ, old $300 Ph sale , on 3 titles Ph 53596244 53562301

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BA XR6 turbo, 2003, phantom purple, 181,000km, new tyres, serviced regularly, GC, rego 10/13, TCN887 $12,000 Ph 0409435974 Toyota Corolla hatch 2008, Falcon ute BA 2004, silver, manual, ABS, airbags, 159,000km, hard lid, 18” rims, AC, cruise control, RWC, auto, VGC, TNA728 $10,500 Ph 103,000kms, VGC, XJC787 $9,500ono Ph 0429855118 0408315064 Ford 2010 WF Fiesta Zetec, grey, manual, RWC, 65,000km, XRK314 $14,500ono Ph 0429821730 or 53881390 AH

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

Piano, upright, steel framed, Situations Vacant tunes to concert pitch, suit 1993 Toyota Hilux, ute, 4x4, 2.8 beginner to intermediate, local diesel, GC, OYN207 $5500 PH delivery neg, $680neg Ph Ambitious, like helping people and have an interest in Health 0429909290 0419517595 and Nutrition? Call Kylie 2005 Toyota Prado Grande, Piano, Newby and Evans New 0404186057 4.0lt, V6 EC, 139,000km, York, must pick up $300ono Ph RWC, towbar, E/brakes, R/ sensors, Satnav, sunroof, reg 0417370823 Sound & Vision 04/14, XKX001 $26,000 Ph Piano, old $400 Ph 53562301 0437568700 Piano/Pianola, Playtone, imp Bass Amp, Gallien Krueger, Amarok VW Trendline 2011, USA, GC, pianola needs repair, 400RB combo, 15in, with 108,000km, 2/4 WD, 6 spd back liner, 4 x 10 bin, near manual, AC, side steps, towbar, make an offer Ph 0409954222 new condition, $1200 Ph ladder rack, copper tyres, light Pianola, with many rolls, needs 0428837235 force D/lights, heated mirrors, hill work, pick up from Ararat $400 Canon Pixma iP100, decent and accent assist, 4 AUX Ph 50701341 portable, rechargeable printer, power sockets, new windscreen, carry satchel, EC $220 Ph remote tyre pressure sensors, 5 0419571506 alloy wheels, reg 4/14, YHA979 Real Estate $38,500 Ph 0419571506 Digital karaoke Juke Box for sale (or hire), digital, 10 acres hobby farm, 3 bdr LCD screen, from $1800 Ph 0419563479 house, WB, solar panels, water tanks, sheds, POA Ph 53891504 Juke Box, play up to 900 CD/ DVD, GC, reduced to $500 Ph Dimboola 53522654 Laurie 105 Acres Ararat , close to Nintendo Wii, with all town, equires Ph 0438389622 accessories and 9 games, EC Mitsubishi Pajero 2001gls 4-BR House, 36.5 Acres, hobby $310 the lot Ph 0408222466 Wagon, 7 seat, V6 petrol farm, Ararat $410,000 Ph Surround Sound System, JBL 3.5Lt, 5 speed auto, blue/silver, speakers, Pioneer amplifier, 0404157484 234,000km 6 month rego, replacement cost $4400 sell RDM345 $9900 Ph 0418373643 5 Acres 4BR house, Ararat $1500 Ph 53822911 Mitsubishi Pajero, 4WD, 7 $260,000 Ph 0408501630 TV, flat panel 32”, Panasonic seater, XAU667 $5800 Ph Allotments - Halls Gap. Proven Viera, EC $120 Ph 53522305 0427828420 or 53822613 area for sound investment. Fully Ararat serviced. Average size 1200m².

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Sports Equipment

Block For Sale, 4.6 acres, Bowls, Henselite, standard 5 1.86ha, town water/power, 99 $150 Ph 53822711 Old Hamilton Road Haven Ph Compound bow, Bear Mauler, 0438823814 70lb, near new $550 Ph Nissan Patrol ST wagon 2001, Block for sale, Nelson VIC, 0438388195 3.0Lt turbo diesel, EC, 6 months flat allotment, approx 859sq/m, Golf Clubs, ladies, Graphite rego, UHF radio, QJN141 great location, with bay view bag, buggy, wet gear, umbrella $16,000 Ph 0409149395 $115,000 Ph 0429838793 $300 Ph 53822911 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006, 2.7lt V6 manual, VGC, towbar, 89,000km, reg 06/14, RWC, UFF051 $16,500 Ph 0432525652

Toyota Landcruiser wagon, 100 series, diesel, non turbo, many extras, phone for details, TMR324 $17,990 Ph 53595285 or 0429200566

Nissan Navara ST, 2009, 2.5 turbo diesel, auto, canopy, Musical towbar, electric brakes, tinted Instruments windows, Dec rego, 120,000km, XJQ721 $26,999ono Ph Amplifier, Leem, multiple, 0409373807 KA252, as new $500 Ph Toyota Hilux, 4x4 2008 SR, 50841281 3.0L TD, 5-spd manual, dual Mercedes Benz A170, 2006, cab, bullbar, sidesteps, TB, Brass trumpet, Yamaha, black metallic, auto, 109,000km, tonneau cover, 30,000kms, genuine, students with black 1 year rego, YJW614 $10,500 RWC, March 14 rego, WHI560 carry case, EC $600 Ph $37,990 Ph 53822339 Ph 0479147331 Sherrie 0417162420

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Golf Clubs, men’s, RH Callaway driver, Brosnan Woods and irons $150 Ph 0428530908 Home gym, York 2001, for removal, price is negotiable Ph 0417571806

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Regal run continues H

orsham trainer Greg Baker’s good fortunes during the last fortnight continued at Swan Hill last Monday.

Baker had Dubai King engaged in the Murray Downs maiden plate over 1300 metres. Four-time Horsham Cup-winning jockey Holly McKechnie was in charge of riding duties for the $15,000 event.

Mallee punters rated the gelding a $6.50 chance on the tote right on start time. Once the starter released the field, McKechnie opted to settle the four-year-old back in a midfield position, giving him a ‘smother’ behind rivals.

As the 13 maiden gallopers thundered past the 600-metre marker, Dubai King slowly crept into contention as the tempo of the race went up a notch.

After balancing up for the run to the judge the son of Dubai Destination bullocked his

way into clear galloping room. With a couple of cracks from his Horsham hoop, he came home with a withering burst down the outside, finishing over the top of his rivals in the shadows of the post and sticking his neck out to claim victory.

The win was Dubai King’s first in a fourstart career and a satisfying result for his owners headed by Wimmera racing identities Jim Lonsdale and Peter Rafter. If Dubai King can improve on his maiden win, he looks to have a nice future.

Angelic ride at Flemington

Leading Wimmera jockey Dean Yendall started the new season with a bang at racing headquarters at Flemington last Saturday.

Yendall had to wait until the final event of the day to get his taste of success. The premier country hoop of last season teamed up with Tatura trainer Philip Evans to ride his under-rated mare Angelic Lass.

Some astute Melbournian punters took the long odds offered by the bookies in the 1400-metre event. Once the starting stalls crashed back the five-year-old flew out of the machine, landing in front and pushed on to take the lead.

Angelic Lass remained unchallenged for

Four-wheelers roar into action Some of the best fourwheel motocross riders in Australia will roar into action at Dooen Recreation Reserve near Horsham this weekend.

Horsham is hosting the 2013 Yamaha Victorian Quad Motocross Championships on Saturday and Sunday and the track is in ideal condition.

Horsham last hosted the event in 2011 and organisers are predicting plenty of action for an expected large crowd.

One of the major attractions at this year’s title will be the clash between van Lllet brothers Jake, Mitchell, Harrison and youngster Cooper.

The brothers are setting a hot pace in state and national competition with Mitch and Harrison fresh from representing Australia in China

last month and Jake intending to defend his Professional class title.

Horsham Motorcycle Club is hosting the event and regular rain has provided the perfect racing circumstances for quad bikes.

The club has developed a strong reputation for running high-class events at its Dooen headquarters on the outskirts of Horsham.

Ideally placed between Melbourne and Adelaide, in has regularly presented major and state motocross events in the last 15 years.

It is also hosting the KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championships next month.

Racing starts at 9am on Saturday and Sunday and the club will donate all gate takings to the charity Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids, WACK.

the majority of the event, running the race on her own terms. The quality group of metro mares upped the ante as they swept up to the home turn.

Angelic Lass was still travelling within herself as Yendall steered her to the centre of the track in search of the better going.

The daughter of God’s Own kicked strongly all the way down the home straight with Dean throwing everything but the kitchen sink at her to get her past the post.

Despite being challenged at the 200-metre mark Angelic Lass Proved too strong in a tenacious display.

In brief

Dean Yendall followed his Flemington success with a winning double aboard Distant Dreams and Cent To Save at Swan Hill on Monday. Ballarat trainer Darren Weir trained both gallopers.

Swan Hill apprentice jockey Harry Coffey also enjoyed a good couple of days riding winners at Murtoa and Swan Hill.

Horse to follow

The Wild Thing was a strong winner at Coleraine on Sunday and would pay to follow in races over long distances on rainaffected tracks.

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ACROSS THE LEAGUES Wimmera Warrack Eagles 23.19 (157) d Horsham RSL Diggers 5.4 (34), Ararat 14.13 (97) d Nhill 10.11 (71), Dimboola 21.19 (145) d Minyip Murtoa 8.9 (57), Horsham 19.12 (126) d Horsham Saints 9.5 (59).

Ladder: Dimboola 60, 239.22; Horsham 56, 233.01; Horsham Saints 44, 150.79; Minyip Murtoa 44, 125.17; Warrack Eagles 42, 111.91; Nhill 26, 66.32; Ararat 24, 64.31; Stawell 16, 54.10; Horsham RSL Diggers 8, 34.93.

Horsham District

Edenhope-Aspley 33.11 (209) d Natimuk 7.5 (47), Kalkee 17.16 (118) d NoradjuhaQuantong 10.9 (69), Swifts 19.14 (128) d Rupanyup 13.11 (89), Laharum 23.19 (157) d Pimpinio 9.5 (59), Harrow-Balmoral 27.21 (183) d Taylors Lake 6.5 (41).

Ladder: Kalkee 64, 346.75; Laharum 52, 223.27; Edenhope-Apsley 52, 187.32; Swifts 44, 111.08; Harrow-Balmoral 34, 97.11; Noradjuha Quantong 28, 114.53; Natimuk 28, 85.56; Rupanyup 26, 86.71; Pimpinio 12, 46.74; Taylors Lake 0, 18.15.

Mallee

Beulah 15.7 (97) d Woomelang-Lascelles 13.10 (88), Ouyen United 24.9 (153) d Hopetoun 19.14 (128), Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 28.24 (192) d Jeparit-Rainbow 4.3 (27).

Ladder: Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 52, 174.39; Beulah 52, 165.10; Walpeup-Underbool 44, 134.20; Woomelang-Lascelles 28, 111.56; Ouyen United 24, 91.71; Jeparit-Rainbow 8, 43.34; Hopetoun 4, 59.63.

Mininera Moyston Willaura 38.17 (245) d Ararat 3.2 (20), Tatyoon 17.11 (113) d Caramut 10.5 (65), Glenthompson Dunkeld 13.10 (88) draw Hawkesdale Macarthur 13.10 (88), Lismore Derrinallum 32.15 (207) d Woorndoo Mortlake 5.6 (36), Wickliffe Lake Bolac 17.9 (111) d SMW Rovers 4.10 (34), Penshurt 31.15 (201) d Great Western 4.7 (31).

Ladder: Wickliffe-Lake Bolac 64, 234.84; Moyston-Willaura 52, 158.04; Glenthompson-Dunkeld 50, 153.88; Tatyoon 44, 114.39; Penshurst 40, 136.10; Hawkesdale-Macarthur 38, 112.34; SMW Rovers 38, 110.63; Lismore-Derrinallum 34, 117.40; Great Western 24, 87.33; Caramut 16, 73.52; Ararat 4, 37.26; Woorndoo-Mortlake 4, 32.62.

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Rams’ chance to measure up against leader

By GRANT KUCHEL

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atimuk will finish off a successful Horsham District Football League season by getting a look at how much they have to improve when it hosts Kalkee this week.

Kalkee is the competition benchmark and with power forwards Josh Beddison and Adam Carter lurking inside the forward 50 the Kees always have the potential of kicking a big score.

Natimuk will look to its midfield to win possession and stop swift movement into the Kalkee forward line. Shaun McDonald, Dylan Wright and Jamie Elliott will need big performances to limit scoreboard damage.

Natimuk has struggled to kick goals of late and each week has relied on smaller forwards with key players such as swingman Tim Friend seemingly having lost form.

Kalkee has injury concerns and last week Steve Schultz, Tim Wade, Brendan McDonald, Zavier Hobbs and Oliver Young all missed. It will be interesting whether the Kees get game time into them on Saturday.

Natimuk has come a long way this season but has tapered off towards season’s end but they can be pleased with how far it has come this season.

The Baggies are finals smokeys and after putting Laharum out last year a win today will give them a shot of confidence.

Shannon Argall notched the ton last week and he again looms large this week in Laharum plans. The Baggies are short of tall backman to stop him and Jason Przibilla.

The battle in the midfield should be a beauty. Scott Carey, Paul Hanns and Ricky Whitehead form a potent trio for Swifts and their battle with Daniel Easson, Robbie Miller and Zac Price will be worth watching.

Wildcard

The wildcard in the Swifts pack is Tom Ruggles. The talented small man has had an impact in his limited games and opposition sides know little about him.

Laharum has been more consistent than the Baggies and will go into finals on a winning note and full of confidence.

Harrow-Balmoral tests itself against fellow finalist Edenhope-Apsley when the neigh-

bours clash. Both will be keen to flex their muscle because they might meet again in a couple of weeks. EdenhopeApsley looks to be settling and has rediscovered its mojo in recent weeks. The reliance on James Dixon to kick bags has diminished with Matt Cranage and Cam Domaschenz playing key roles. Harrow-Balmoral has embraced the game plan of Brent Forsyth, playing possession football and needs the ball in the hands of good ball users such as Forsyth, Tim Cogger and David Vickery.

The key interest will be whether the Roos can penetrate the Edenhope-Apsley defence led by the highly efficient Chris Oliver, Jeremy Kealy and cool-headed Matt Close.

These sides lift a gear or two against each other but the Saints have been the better side all year and should go into the finals by proving they are a few goals up on the Roos.

Winning note

A disappointing end to a season should end on a winning note for Rupanyup when it hosts winless Taylors Lake.

Successive finals campaigns for the Panthers bit the dust last week and Rupanyup will

100-UP: Laharum forward Shannon Argall, fresh from kicking 100 goals, looms as a major problem for Swifts.

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now play for pride and look forward to next season.

Taylors Lake has had one of its hardest seasons but in recent weeks has found a way to manufacture ways of being more competitive.

The Lakers however still rely on ageing veterans Tim Kelm, Aaron Lewis, defender Luke Robertson and youngster Craig Britten.

Rupanyup has struggled to find a regular avenue to goal but young duo Scott Niewand and Jake Taylor slotted majors last week and the pressure will be on them to do it again.

Taylors Lake will battle hard through the middle but lacks the class to match David Lang, Glenn Wyatt and Nathan Sachse.

Jason Weir, Dean Harberger and Craig Britten will as always have a crack but even though deflated, Rupanyup will get the job done.

Solace

Noradjuha-Quantong will also finish without a whimper after such a promising start.

The Bombers will however take solace by grabbing the points over a vastly improved Pimpinio.

Statesman Matt Ward and Brent McIntyre lead a solid and tough midfield that the young Tiger outfit will find hard to contain, especially if grounds continue to favour mud runners.

Darcy and Todd O’Connor will try and mix it with the tough duo but don’t have the

body strength. Both sides boast goal-kicking prowess. Sam Turmine has hit form for the Tigers while Shane Oakley and Jarrod Combe lead the Bombers’ arsenal.

Young Tigers Kyle and Jonty Dumesny have been solid and with Alex Hill and Simon Risson leading the backline the Tigers will fancy their chances.

But Noradjuha-Quantong has more depth and should finish the year off with their noses in front.

HDFL round 18

Natimuk v Kalkee Noradjuha-Quantong v Pimpinio Swifts v Laharum Rupanyup v Taylors Lake Harrow-Balmoral v Edenhope-Apsley at Balmoral

Tigers on top and ready to take on Blues S

By MICK SHANNON

ea Lake-Nandaly Tigers have moved to the top of the Mallee Football League ladder after demolishing Jeparit-Rainbow by 165 points.

Full forward Cliff Ryan dominated for the Tigers, kicking 16 goals while his partner in crime Simon Weekly bagged nine.

In other games Beulah managed a nine-point win over Woomelang-Lascelles while Ouyen United overcame Hopetoun in a high-scoring affair.

This week will see the last round of the home and away season unfold with Woomelang-Lascelles taking on Walpeup-Underbool in a preview for the first semi-final while the Tigers battle with Beulah in a second semifinal. These games are to sure to attract

big crowds as fans prepare for a highly anticipated finals series.

The top-of-the-table clash will unfold for the third time of the year with Beulah travelling to Sea Lake.

Beulah has won both matches against the Tigers so far this year and will aim to make it three from three as it looks to hit top form heading into the finals.

Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers has been the form side over the past six weeks and has easily accounted for any side that has come up against them.

Simon Weekly has kicked 26 goals in his last three games while Cliff Ryan is only 10 goals shy of a century.

The Blues have managed to keep Ryan and Weekly relatively quiet in previous matches with Luke Spasic performing well against Ryan while versatile Kim Hallam has pushed

Weekly up the ground. This is where the game will be won.

If Hallam and Spasic can keep the Tigers’ key forwards quiet then this will go a long way to giving Beulah victory.

Through the midfield Beulah’s Micah Buchanan, Ryan McKenzie and Tyler Lehmann will go head to head against Colin Durie, Tom Summerhayes and Lance Brown.

Buchanan has produced best-onground performances in the previous two matches against the Tigers.

Beulah will look to Dennis Redden up forward but he will come up against powerful Tigers backman Stephen Lyons. These two will engage a tremendous battle of strength.

This game will be an exciting and intriguing match as both sides look to assert their authority before the second

semi-final. The Blues have had the wood over the Tigers so far this season though and this will give them the confidence to bring home a 10-point win.

Top game

Another fantastic game will unfold at Woomelang Recreation Reserve with the home side taking on WalpeupUnderbool.

The Cats have been playing strong footy of late and only lost to Beulah by nine points last round.

Walepup-Underbool will be fresh after the bye and will want to show that it still has what it takes to win the flag.

Woomelang-Lascelles has a great record against the Roos during the last two seasons and will give itself a big chance of knocking off the 2012 premiers.

The Cats have Aaron Lonergan and

Dwayne Hamlyn playing fantastic footy while Corey Kelly provides pace and skill around the contests.

For the Roos it will be the usual suspects of David Piasente and Luke Nathan doing the damage through the middle while Wade Champion will be hard to stop up forward.

This match will be another close game but the Cats will use their homeground advantage to snatch a win.

Ouyen United and Jeparit-Rainbow will play off at Ouyen. This game should be an easy victory for Ouyen United.

Damian Cupido kicked 18 goals last round and only needs another seven to reach his century. Heath Clugston will continue to work hard for the Lakers but the Demons will win by 40-points.

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Another shot at double chance

By DEAN LAWSON

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ouble-chance opportunities take two! That about sums up the simple assignment awaiting Horsham Saints and MinyipMurtoa in Wimmera Football League this weekend.

Perhaps we could also summarise it with the expression ‘try and try again’.

Considering the quirky way the cards have fallen, both the Saints and Burras have a rare second chance at securing a critical third spot on the ladder.

But as was the case last week, they again need to beat grand final favourites Horsham or Dimboola.

Yes, that’s right, you’re not suffering from a bout of déjà vu. Last week the third-placed Saints took on second-placed Horsham while fourth-placed Minyip-Murtoa played ladder leader Dimboola. Both hit the ground with a resounding thud.

This week the Saints meet Dimboola while the Burras take on the might of Horsham and sorry all you Saints and Burras fans, but you are going to hear an even louder thud this weekend.

Of course while Dimboola and Horsham continue to loosen up the muscles for an impending finals campaign, fifthplaced Warrack Eagles will beat Ararat and scamper into third spot and win the

finals double chance at the deathknock.

It is hard to suggest the two big games of the round, one at Murtoa, and the other at Coughlin Park in Horsham, will be anything but one-sided.

If last week’s results provide any insight, the Demons will smash MinyipMurtoa while the Roos do likewise to the Saints.

Sometimes teams match up better against different opponents but it is hard to see in this case.

The truth is, the league has never looked so much like a two-horse race this season than it has leading into the penultimate homeand-away round.

It will take an enormous amount of character from either Burras or the Saints to change their fortunes.

Minyip-Murtoa must somehow find a way to penetrate the Horsham defence without leaving itself too exposed to be hurt on the rebound.

Springboard

Considering the way Horsham uses its back half as a springboard into attack, Minyip-Murtoa forwards will have to work overtime on the defensive side of their games.

The Demons tend to break the shackles in 10 to 15-minute bursts, using the toe of players such as John Wood, Tyler Blake and Nick Pekin to launch profound counter-attacking sorties.

Jordyn Burke then looms

RED-HOT: Horsham in-and-under play architect Nick Pekin leads a slick running brigade.

large and imposing in attack while Dylan Parish provides an aerial target, Alex Thomson seizes opportunities and Garrett Liston exploits any cracks that start appearing in opposition games.

Minyip-Murtoa also needs to find a way of maintaining form in the heat of battle against a quality opponent.

Last week the Burras led Dimboola at quarter time and were only three goals off the pace at the last change. But Dimboola powered home with a 10-goal-to-none final term.

The Burras’ list is loaded with youngsters which means inconsistency is always a threat.

Last week Blake Young and Kade Petering were among the best, alongside Gus Trethowan, Clinton Midgley, Vinnie White and Zac Cross,

Pre-season Dimboola is starting to see the benefits of its big pre-season.

It’s not surprising the Roos are finishing strongly and that spells doom for a Horsham Saints group, which seems to have lost

its way through injuries and form.

There’s some talk that the Roos have more muscle and stamina than speed, something reflected in the game of players such as Peter MacFarlane and Al McKinnon.

But the Roos don’t appear that slow. Hamish Exell, Nigel Sibson and Oliver Braithwaite provide dash each week and Lachie Exell and Ash Clugston are slick in attack.

Like the Burras, the Saints struggle to find goal-kickers last week, although Gavin Kelm seems

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to kick them against anyone.

Keeping winning

Warrack Eagles meanwhile simply need to keep winning.

The Eagles have more of a danger game than some might realise in Ararat this week, especially after the Rats scored a good win against Nhill.

There are still plenty of holes in the Eagles game and Ararat coach David Hosking and his men would love nothing more than causing a boilover.

Horsham RSL Diggers

and Stawell meet at Horsham City Oval and both would be looking for victory.

The Diggers and Warriors have had seasons they would rather forget and would be busy planning for next year.

WFL round 17

Ararat v Warrack Eagles Minyip-Murtoa v Horsham at Murtoa Horsham RSL Diggers v Stawell Horsham Saints v Dimboola Nhill, bye

Final position in top-five still up for grabs

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By JONATHAN BOX

oming into the last round of Mininera and District Football League’s home and away season the final position in the top five is still up for grabs.

Hawkesdale-Macarthur had what a shock result against third-placed Glenthompson-Dunkeld last week.

Hawkesdale-Dunkeld, which led all day, was unable to hold off the rams and the game resulted in a draw.

Even though Hawkesdale-Dunkeld would have been far happier with a win, at this stage a draw was all it needed to put itself in the prime position to snatch fifth spot on the eve of the finals.

Charles Nield was best for the Eagles, contributing four goals, Murray Habel and Adam Greene were also in the best and Danny Chatfield and Xavier McCartney continued to perform in front of goals, kicking five majors between them.

This week Hawkesdale-Macarthur will want to be firing on all cylinders to clinch a finals spot when it travels down the road to take on Caramut.

Caramut, 10th on the ladder, has managed only four wins for the season and comes off another hard week, going down to Tatyoon by seven goals.

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Ladder leaders Wickliffe-Lake Bolac, which has had top position sewn up for weeks, will finish off its home and away season against Penshurst.

Wickliffe-Lake Bolac’s latest win was a 13-goal victory over SMW Rovers. Wickliffe Lake-Bolac never looked like losing the game, comfortably leading the Bulldogs throughout the contest.

Forwards Josh Keys, Alister Woods and Daniel Smith were dominant up

forward, kicking 10 goals between them and the combination of height, speed and accuracy that has given the league’s backmen headaches all season.

Penshurst, back on the winners list for the first time since round 13 last week, will give everything it has in a last-ditch attempt at retaining a finals berth.

For the past five weeks Penshurst has had a tough run, playing all other teams in the top seven and managing only one win.

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The images show a version of the BRZ featuring a blacked-out grille wearing an STi badge, and set inside a foglight-clad bumper painted in the traditional WR Blue. Another image shows a side profile of the front guard with the high-mounted gill also featuring an STi badge.

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Hyundai Motor Company Australia public relations general manager Bill Thomas confirmed the i10 is currently being assessed for the local market.

“We always review new products for the Australian market,” he said. “While introducing a new entry level car is appealing, all products have to have a sound business plan behind them.

“The existing i10 is highly acclaimed in Europe and we’re confident that the new car will be class-leading, but right now it’s still in the early stages of review.”

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The second-gen i10 is yet to be crash tested, but the addition of crucial safety equipment could boost its rating to five stars.

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If the i10 gets the green light for an Australian berth, its main competitors in the sub-light car segment would include the Suzuki Alto that retails from $11,790 plus on-road costs and the Holden Barina Spark from $12,490.

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The German marque has repositioned the two-door range in Australia to include a new E200 base model, pushing the former entry-level E250 into the mid-spec slot, while the outgoing mid-spec E350 and flagship E500 V8 have been replaced by a single new V6 E400.

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Value Based on the additional equipment and change in pricing over the previous model, Mercedes’ local arm is claiming value improvements of around $20,000 for the E400 Coupe and $15,000 for the E400 Cabriolet and E250 CDI Coupe.

The E250 Coupe improves in value by $10,000, while the E250 Cabriolet sees the buyer gain a $17,000 advantage.

The range benefits from the major facelift that is evident across the entire E-Class line-up, with a new face and new panels from the A-pillar forward, however the Coupe/Cabriolet twins retain the same pronounced panels above the rear wheel arches as the previous model.

Mercedes-Benz Australia manager of corporate communications Jerry Stamoulis told GoAuto he expects traditional Mercedes customers will be drawn to the new range, as well as buyers from other premium brands.

“The value equation on the E400 is so good,” he said. “With the E200, we are hoping to do what we are currently doing and a little bit more from either side of the E Coupe and Cabriolet segment.”

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Mr Stamoulis says he hoped for a modest boost to the 60 per month with the introduction of the updated model but that would depend on a number of factors, including the release of BMW’s 4 Series range.

The more powerful E400 Coupe sits at 7.5L/100km (7.7L/100km for the Cabrio) and the E250 CDI diesel rates an impressive 4.7L/100km.

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We want to continue to lead this segment.

If we win the segment, great, so long as we are selling what we are getting, we will be very happy.”

Mechanical Merc’s new-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine powers both the E200 and E250, although the version in the base model has been slightly detuned to produce 135kW and 300Nm. The E250 gets an extra 20kW of power for a total output of 155kW/350Nm and can sprint to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds, or 7.5s in the drop-top, while the E200’s sprint time is a tad slower at 8.0 seconds in the Coupe and 8.6s in the Cabriolet.

Mercedes has essentially replaced the former range-topping V8 E500 and the six-cylinder E350 variants with the new E400 flagship and while the Coupe costs slightly less than the old E350 ($128,545 compared to $131,600), the Cabriolet is just $350 dearer at $142,545.

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The new flagship is powered by a 3.0-litre bi-turbo V6 producing 245kW and 480Nm of torque, which betters the outgoing 3.5-litre V6 E350’s 200kW/350Nm, but can’t match the bigger E500’s power of figures of 285kW/530Nm.

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Jeep celebrates with 10th Anniversary Rubicon I

n celebration of 10 years of the nameplate in Australia, Jeep is offering a strictly limited edition Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition with extra gear and even better off-road ability.

The limited run of 30 Anniversary Editions – 12 examples of the twodoor and 18 of the four-door – should be quickly snapped up by enthusiasts, with Jeep claiming it is the “most capable factory-produced Jeep Wrangler ever released.”

Pricing for the limited edition offroader kicks off from $49,000 plus

on-road costs for the two-door, while $53,000 will get you into a four-door model.

This marks a $6000 increase in price over the regular Rubicon on which the 10th Anniversary Edition is based, but Jeep included improvements to the off-roading ability and Mopar-branded accessories to sweeten the deal.

Jeep has boosted the ride height by half an inch – approximately 13mm – over the standard Rubicon provides more ground clearance and the 10th Anniversary Edition has a crawl ratio of 73.1:1 when matched with a manual

gearbox.

A dual-intake “Power Dome” bonnet that helps aid engine cooling gives the Rubicon an even more hard-core look, as do the Mopar rock rails that are fitted to better protect the car from off-road damage.

A large red ‘Rubicon’ decal runs down the side of the bonnet and ‘10th Anniversary’ badges feature on the front quarter panels.

TRAIL MIX: Jeep is offering just 30 examples of its Wrangler Rubicon 10th Other noticeable additions to the Anniversary Edition in Australia. body include Mopar tail-light guards More 10th Anniversary branding can Johns said the special edition is a triband black fuel-filler door, while the be found as a part of the gauge cluster, ute to 10 years of Wrangler history for tyres are mounted on 17-inch Rubicon and on the grab handles, while Mopar the brand. black aluminium wheels with a red floor mats and unique axle locker and “The Wrangler Rubicon has been deWrangler logo on the outside lip. sway-bar disconnect controls round signed for the Jeep brand’s most pasThe 10th Anniversary Edition comes out the additions to the cabin. sionate enthusiasts and we expect this with a standard body-coloured hardOther standard gear on the limited exclusive expression of the nameplate top, but a soft-top is also included in edition Rubicon includes tinted winthe price. Just two colours are avail- dows, Uconnect media system with a to be keenly sought after, as it offers able for the limited model – white and 6.4-inch touchscreen and sat-nav and a an unprecedented level of capability straight from the showroom floor,” an exclusive army-green colour called reversing camera. she said. ‘anvil’.

As with the regular Rubicon, the Named after the grueling four-wheel The cabin features red stitching on 10th Anniversary is powered by a the leather steering wheel and console 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 producing drive trail in America’s Sierra Nevada and bright red leather seats with ‘Ru- 209kW/347Nm and is available with ranges, the first Rubicon went on sale bicon 10th Anniversary’ embroidered the choice of a standard six-speed locally in 2003 and the nameplate into the front seats. manual gearbox or optional five-speed continued with the introduction of the current generation Wrangler in 2007.

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pel is unlikely to ever return to Australia as a standalone brand after pulling out of the sales race here less than a year into a bold international expansion.

Instead, Opel will work with its Australian sibling, Holden, to re-establish a line of niche lion-badged cars sourced from the German car-maker, sounding the death knell for any likely return of the European badge.

“Coming back as Opel Australia is highly unlikely,” Opel head of corporate communications Michelle Lang told GoAuto today.

“In any event, Opel in Germany have terminated their supply agreement with us, so there will be no Opel brand here for the foreseeable future.”

Opel’s 20 Australian dealers are believed to have been told of the brand’s demise at a meeting on Friday afternoon that was booked more than two weeks ago.

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Opel Australia only found out about Germany’s decision to pull back last week.

“This was a decision from Opel in Germany,” Ms Lang said. “Opel Australia’s business model was based on a set of market conditions which have since moved dramatically.

Price war “There is now a veritable price war in our most important segments, which we cannot viably compete in.

These changing market conditions, and the extent to which they have changed, were not foreseeable at the time the model was prepared,” Ms Lang said. “It is simply not profitable for us to compete.

“Therefore to minimise the financial cost for all stakeholders, Adam Opel in Germany have made the difficult decision to close the current Opel Australia operations, and ... we were made aware of that here in Australia last week,” she said.

“Opel in Australia is a very small scale case, and building a brand in a market of such aggressive price competition quickly became commercially unviable.”

GoAuto asked to speak with Opel Australia managing director Bill Mott, but was told that he was busy dealing with the fallout from last week’s shock decision.

“As this is a very recent decision from Germany, who terminated the agreement to supply cars to us last week, Bill is more focused on his team, customers and dealers right now than his own moves,” Ms Lang said.

“He has a lot of work to do as we navigate the closure of 20 dealers, and at such time as he has any announcements to make on his next professional move, I’ll let you know.”

main unsold in Australia, claiming the information is “commercially privileged”.

Compensation It is also unwilling to speak about how its network of dealerships – some with investments in the brand believed to be worth as much as $3 million – would be compensated in the wake of the withdrawal.

“It’s too early to comment on this, and it is confidential information,” Ms Lang said.

“We will be speaking with each and every dealer on an individual basis.”

She said those talks between individual dealers and Opel Australia would start today.

ly scenario being via Holden’s dealer network,” Ms Lang said.

“This is still under discussion, however, given the recency of this announcement.

“However we will absolutely support and honour all commitments we have made to our customers, without question.”

According to Ms Lang, Opel’s international expansion plans remain in place, with the company’s optimism “underscored by the recent announcement of 350 new engineer hires in Germany”. “(US parent company) General Motors is committed to making Opel profitable again,” she said.

In the meantime, the car-maker said it had written to all its customers on Friday informing them of the change in circumstances.

“There is a plan for a total of 23 new vehicles and 13 new engines by 2016, and a long term-partnership is in place with (French car-maker Peugeot and Citroen parent) PSA.”

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involving the person themselves in identifying the risks and the solution,” she said.

sively and unrealistically optimistic when judging their driving competency and accident risk,” she said.

However, while Ms Mooren said addressing the human tendency to take risks by talking through the issues was in this case the most effective means of tackling the problem, it doesn’t mean technology can’t also help.

“Eighty per cent rate themselves as above average drivers.”

the highest risk we think we can handle without getting hurt. We take a lot of risks and get away with a lot of them, so the ballpark experience is telling us it’s OK. People just don’t see the risks.”

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Talk the talk to cut crashes: researcher G

roup discussions have been found to be more effective than driver training, cash bonuses or awareness campaigns at reducing road incidents, according to a Sydney safety researcher.

This means that employers - including fleet operators suffering from frequent accidents and spiraling repair and insurance costs - can have a big impact on the rate of road accidents by getting staff together to talk about it.

“There has been an abundance of research that shows that post-licence driver training really doesn’t make much difference at all,” says senior research fellow in transport and road safety research at the University of NSW Lori Mooren.

Ms Mooren spoke this week at the Vehicle Safety on Our Roads seminar in Melbourne, organised by the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia.

been done in Sweden by a company with 900 drivers in its fleet. In this test, they were broken up into groups and each group adopted a different method of trying to reduce crash rates.

“The study found you can improve safety through various measures, like giving people cash bonuses, by doing education campaigns and by telling them what the risks are,” she said.

“They also did driver training that was more a risk education program.”

Identification But the best results came from the group that adopted the simple method of holding group discussions.

“Groups of drivers got together, identified what the risks were and then they identified the things they could do to minimise their risks of having a crash,” she said.

“The traditional style of driver training, where it tries to increase drivers’ manual skills, haven’t shown a lot of benefit in terms of safety,” she said.

“Group discussions resulted in a 69 per cent improvement (reduction) in the financial cost of crashes. Then came cash bonuses (35 per cent), awareness campaigns (34 per cent) and driver training (33 per cent).

Ms Mooren referred to a study had

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Worse than that, we like to push the limits, she said.

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“There is great potential for improvement is crash outcomes through the use of systems in the car, especially given humans are so hopeless in assessing and avoiding risk,” she said.

“These systems include seatbelt interlock, alcohol interlock, telematics GPS systems, drowsiness detectors, vehicle to vehicle communications and vehicle to infrastructure communications.”

In setting the background, Ms Mooren said our daily commute was one of the most dangerous things we do every day.

“The biggest risk we take every day is using the roads. One little mistake can be deadly, she said.”

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