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CENTURY AND BEYOND: Sisterbrother owners of Murtoa’s Marma Gully Hotel, Thelma Wakelam and Geoff Summers, display the 1919 photograph they will re-create on Friday. Bob Trotter and Bev Buckley, who helped the pair in getting a hotel renovation off the ground, are also pictured. Story, page 3. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Major migrant drive A

BY DEAN LAWSON

ttracting migrants and encouraging them to stay and invest in the Wimmera is at the cornerstone of a major document due for release early next year.

Wimmera Development Association is working with consultants and groups on a migration strategy review, designed to establish how to capture immigration to generate socioeconomic growth. The association has consultants from Ethical Fields, which has a focus on empowering rural communities and community wealth building, working on the document in liaison with migrant-settlement groups and agency representatives.

Association executive director Chris Sounness said he expected the review to provide a clearer framework on how to best harness benefits of immigration, through planning and analysis, by February. Mr Sounness said there was little secret the region needed more people to reach its development potential. He said there had been many countless regional discussions on the potential and it was now important to get a holistic framework in place that identified planning priorities and ways to move forward. “The Wimmera and southern Mallee needs more people to grow and migration will play a big role in having success,” he said. “A key group the study examines is

the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, or CALD, – people potentially from around the world. “More broadly, there is also an acknowledgement that there are other migrants who might simply be keen to move from other parts of Australia. “What we know is that opportunities need to be based on a holistic approach. There are many connective aspects that make a community thrive and joining the dots for people considering a shift here will be a key part of what happens. “This is not just about getting a document we can dump on a desk. It will involve various working parties and building capabilities to support outcomes we want and to establish those capabilities for the long term.”

Mr Sounness said tapping into the strengths of individual communities and empowering people and businesses well established in the region was at the study forefront. “We want enterprises that become regionally anchored here to be keen to reinvest in the region and be urging people to come in with investment, capital and commitment,” he said. Mr Sounness said the three key areas the region needed to get right to make immigration work were family, employment and community. “When you’re asking people to move to a new region, a family wants reasonable housing and services. How easy is it to get work? How do we ensure they don’t feel socially isolated? And how do we ensure they

feel their voices are heard, that they are comfortable in having something to contribute,” he said. “These are the aspects we are trying to clearly establish. “Our region has had little growth in recent years or has fallen badly behind in matching other parts of the state and we must intervene. “Population must come from outside the region to provide us with the critical growth spark.” Mr Sounness said a regional housing study, also scheduled for release early in the new year, would complement the migrant review. He said the association would present a discussion draft on housing to municipal representatives at a briefing meeting on Friday.

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Fresh hope for basin rail project BY DYLAN DE JONG

immera-Mallee producers relying on western Victorian rail-freight infrastructure have fresh hope of improved transport efficiencies following a major Federal Government commitment.

The Federal Government will spend $195.2-million to complete the Murray Basin Rail Project and pressure the State Government to revert to original plans of converting the broadgauge rail network to standard gauge. The Federal Government will also provide an additional $5-million for the State Government to re-establish planning for the project. The State Government revealed a revised business case in late October, which showed an additional $244-million was needed to finish the project. It then committed $48.8-million in further funding and Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan requested $195.2-million from the Federal Government. However, the revised plan fell short of including track standardisation of major lines including Manangatang to Maryborough – a key commitment of the original project. The Federal Government has responded with a fresh injection of money. But Federal Member for Mallee

DRAWING BOARD: Member for Mallee Anne Webster hopes a major $195.2-million Federal Government investment will help the Murray Basin Rail Project get back on track. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Anne Webster said the State Government had to take responsibility to complete the project, ‘as originally intended’, and standardise all lines. “These lines are state, not federal, owned. What the Federal Government has done is to ensure our agricultural, mining and manufacturing industries are not disadvantaged because we have rail infrastructure that is well below standard,” she said. “The Victorian government has not

committed to full standardisation as demanded by stakeholders and industry, which was promised in the original business case. “We’re asking the State Government to step up now. We have effectively rescued their revised business case with $195-million and an additional $5-million.” Dr Webster said the State Government must work ‘quickly’ so industry could realise the project’s full benefits.

“Agriculture is the heart of our Australian economy and is going to help us bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. “If you consider rail infrastructure as the heart’s arteries, what we have are blocked arteries all over the place for the rail project. “What the State Government is offering is a cardiac stent when we really need a quadruple bypass. “There is no point having a heart

Centenary photo for hotel regeneration New owners of Murtoa’s historic Marma Gully Hotel will launch a resurrection of the iconic building with a re-enactment of a photograph celebrating the end of the First World War. Melbourne siblings Geoff Summers and Thelma Wakelam are calling on people from across Murtoa district to join them between 3pm and 6pm for a 5.30pm photograph in front of the building. The Marma Gully Hotel was built in 1913. The original photograph in 1919 and the new image will represent a centenary celebration of the event. “We’re inviting people from Murtoa district to gather at the hotel on the corner of Marma Street and Duncan Street and the shot will be taken from the same angle as the original photograph,” Mr Summers said. “We’ll have a sausage sizzle and there will be drinks available.” The brother and sister team bought the hotel, which had been closed since 2011, in March and is now busy renovating the building. “It is such a lovely old building. It is so beautiful and we thought it a shame to let it go to rack and ruin,” Ms Wakelam said.

The pair is keen to renovate the building and open opportunities for prospective business tenants. Mr Summers said the building would be quickly operational for someone keen to establish a pub business, but there were also other options available. He said the pair was initially busy concentrating on renovating accommodation aspects of the hotel, which has at least 15 bedrooms and two large lounge areas and a large period-style function room. “At the moment we’re open to other interested parties. The place lends itself to all sorts of enterprises,” he said. Ms Wakelam said the building could be quite adaptable, depending on the ideas people brought forward. “At the moment were focusing on the accommodation and from our point of view we really want to see it come alive again,” she said. “With all its beauty and lovely staircases, stained-glass windows – it’s a huge part of the town. “Just from the feedback we received, the locals love the building and have also been extremely supportive.” Mr Summers said the building was sound

but required considerable work due to its age and the fact it had been subject to minimal maintenance for the past 20 years. “But accommodation is likely to be available in the next few months and as a hotel it could be leased in a matter of weeks, providing a very good setting for whoever might be interested,” he said. Apart from overall management of the building and developing a retail rose nursey, Mr Summers and Ms Wakelam have no plans to run other enterprises themselves from the building – keen instead to lease out the historic landmark. But they are passionate about their project and the preservation of an historic building and to turn it into something of which the community can be proud. The pair added that Murtoa residents Bev Buckley and Bob Trotter had been instrumental in providing support and encouragement for the project. “They have been there right from the start,” Mr Summers said. “And a fantastic mural capturing historic features of the region painted and updated by Bev has pride of place in one of the hotel lounges.” – Dean Lawson

pumping away if it is blocked in its arteries.” Dr Webster said a State Government decision to lay 100-year-old steel between Ararat and Maryborough as part of its upgrade of the network was ‘short-sighted’. “This steel will need to be ripped up and replaced with material that is actually up to the job,” she said. “It’s a terrible cost blowout of taxpayer money. The State Government must prove it can manage this job without these major cost blowouts and provide the upgrades in a timely way.” Member for Wannon Dan Tehan said he welcomed the Federal Government’s additional investment, which should lead to the State Government replacing the lines between Ararat and Maryborough. “These works will create economic activity, help businesses with orders for materials and supplies, support more than 1000 direct and indirect jobs throughout the life of the works activity, and increase demand in local businesses such as food and retail when work crews are on-site,” he said. The jointly funded $440-million project, first proposed in 2014, ran out of money mid-2019. The Federal Government had already committed $240.2-million to the project. The project originally promised upgrades to 1055 kilometres of rail track.

Ararat J Ward goes virtual Ararat’s historic jail for the criminally insane, J Ward, will undergo a virtual transformation. Ararat Rural City Council will collaborate with technology company Macutex to produce an interactive, self-guided virtual tour of the former jail and lunatic asylum as part of a $9000 State Government ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ program. Council chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said the grant was a ‘big win’ and would relieve some of the economic pressure on the tourism industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “In a move designed to revive the region’s dark tourism market, the new virtual visitor facility will enable visitors from around the globe to experience an interactive tour of J Ward from their lounge room,” he said.

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Lowan expected to grow V

BY DEAN LAWSON

ictoria’s largest electorate, Lowan, is likely to expand as part of a redivision of Victorian electoral boundaries.

And the big question is in what direction the electorate, which already geographically covers one sixth of the state, will expand to ensure fair and equitable representation for all Victorian enrolled voters. The electorate is already bound to the west by the South Australian border, which means that if it remains in its own right can push further east, north or south, to pick up voters. Victoria’s independent Electoral Boundaries Commission has started work on the next scheduled redivision, which occurs after two general elections, and will release its findings next year. The redivision aims to provide fair and equitable representation for all voters by ensuring voter enrolments in each electoral district and region do not vary by more than 10 percent from the state average. Lowan’s voter enrolment sits at 10.32 percent below the state average, reflective of how the expansive region, covering about 40,000 square kilometres, is well short of matching statewide population growth. In comparison, neighbouring Ripon electorate to the east, which as well as Stawell and Ararat takes in growth fringe areas of Ballarat, has 1.18 percent above the state average in enrolled voters. This has raised speculation that the Wimmera city of Stawell might become part of Lowan. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy

said she believed Stawell becoming part of Lowan probably made ‘logical’ sense under circumstances such as regional connectivity and community similarities. But she said it was far from the only option on the table. “Most Wimmera settlements are in Lowan, which already covers parts of Northern Grampians Shire including Halls Gap,” she said. “There is an opportunity for northsouth additions, which might work in some scenarios, but the logical move is for Stawell district to slip back in to Lowan. “It is also important to stress that Lowan isn’t declining in voter numbers. It just isn’t growing as quickly as other areas. The move is about keeping representative pace with the rest of the state.” A change in boundaries has the potential to influence a variety of issues, including political representation and influence. If Ripon lost Stawell, it would also undergo a boundary change as the commission worked to return all districts to within 10 percent of the average. Ripon already shares borders with many other electorates. Member for Ripon Louise Staley said there was little she could do except wait and encouraged people to put their views forward. “I will provide a voice to whoever I represent and I encourage the community to tell the commission what they think. Communities putting forward their arguments will make a difference,” she said. Electoral Commissioner Warwick

Lifeline for sacred trees Trees sacred to a Djab Wurrung group in western Victoria are under temporary protection until early next year. A Supreme Court judge extended a temporary ban on Western Highway Duplication Project work south of Ararat until February, until the court hears a full legal challenge. Djab Wurrung elder Marjorie Thorpe filed the injunction in late October to stop duplication works continuing. The works would destroy six trees significant to Djab Wurrung people. State Government and road authorities claim only one of six trees is marked for removal. Justice Jacinta Forbes, who heard the trial, said a permanent injunction was unlikely to be granted. However, she said more limited relief was possible. Authorities have already completed sections of the highway project, but a 12.5-kilometre stretch between Ararat and Buangor is on hold. The road project has been subject to ongoing legal battles stemming back to 2018. Ararat made international headlines in late October after project authorities felled a large yellow box tree and police removed up to 50 members of Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy from a highway camp.

Gately also called on Victorians to have their say through the submission process. “We encourage Victorians to contribute to the redivision process and have their say,” he said. “People interested in making a submission can map their proposed boundaries using the new Public Submission Tool available on the EBC

website.” The EBC will present an online information session today for anyone wanting to learn more about the redivision process and how to make a submission. Further information on how to register to join this meeting will be available on the commission’s website, www.ebc.vic.gov.au.

Committee meeting Horsham Community and Police Consultative Committee will have its next meeting at 9am at Horsham Sports and Community Club tomorrow. David Eltringham is the chair of the committee, which acts as an information conduit between Horsham community and Victoria Police members.

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Movie presents region stimulus T

BY DEAN LAWSON

he impending release of a major Australian motion picture shot in the Wimmera-Mallee is set to present the perfect launching pad for postpandemic efforts to attract people and investment to the region.

That is the consensus of development and municipal leaders reflecting on completion of The Dry, a rural-based murdermystery movie based on a Jane Harper book and scheduled for national release on January 1. Production involved extensive filming across the Wimmera and southern Mallee, an ideal base for the fictional drought-stricken town of Kiewarra. Yarriambiack Shire mayor Graeme Massey of Warracknabeal and his Hindmarsh Shire counterpart Ron Ismay of Rainbow joined Wimmera Development Association executive director Chris Sounness in echoing sentiments. Cr Massey said the movie would present another reason for people to visit the region. “It is tremendous free publicity for us. We couldn’t wish for anything better. What we might pay thousands for a private firm to do, we’re getting for nothing,” he said. “And this is not just going to benefit Yarriambiack Shire. The flow-on effect for surrounding places such as Horsham and Stawell could be significant. “For us it will complement attractions such as the Silo Art Trail and places like Wheatlands Museum in Warracknabeal, the Stick Shed at Murtoa, Lake Lascelles at Hopetoun and so on. “I’m pretty sure if it’s anything like television shows, many people who see the movie will make an effort to come and see the spots it was filmed. I’m told the

Flying Doctors, filmed in Minyip many years ago, is still being aired in Germany and Holland, so that gives an indication of how long this type of thing can last. “I think the beauty of The Dry is that they’ve used real locations, especially for exterior shots.”

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Cr Massey said a message from the film makers was that they were ‘very’ happy with the reception they received in the region. “In fact I think we overwhelmed some of the cast and crew who couldn’t speak highly enough about their experience. I’m confident that would be replicated for anyone else who came here with a film project,” he said. “That sort of feedback filters through, so hopefully when others think about making films they continue to consider us for a location. Our doors are certainly open.” Cr Massey added that making films in the Wimmera fitted neatly with a growing artistic theme in Yarriambiack Shire. “Warracknabeal Courthouse is developing into an artist-residence gallery and the same is happening at Hopetoun Powerhouse. And of course there is the Silo Art Trail. There is a very strong artistic theme developing right across the shire,” he said. “And the project to get a statue honouring Nick Cave in Warracknabeal hasn’t gone away. There is still a strong push for that to happen. We’ll just wait and see.” Cr Ismay said he believed The Dry provided a snapshot into what could be a potential burst of activity in the region. “There is going to be good things happening here. People can’t simply jump on a plane and go overseas anymore and there is a fair amount of money being thrown at regional Victorian promotion,” he said. “There are things going on in our patch and The Dry is reflective of the opportu-

nity regional Victoria has to kick on a bit. I’m excited about the potential this means in attracting tourists and recognise we must make hay while the sun shines and take full advantage while we can. “Anything that gives us exposure is great. People want to travel and I think we’re going to get more people into regions. We’re already seeing it happen.”

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Mr Sounness said making the most of artistic productions in the region would always depend on the experiences of all involved. “The film makers will definitely talk about that and pass it on. The Australian rural genre is very popular at the moment – in Australia and around the world. The chances are there are likely to be more opportunities for films with a rural Australian setting,” he said. “I have no doubt the imagery in the film will be both stunning and iconic. But we must ensure we build on what’s needed to meet the needs of people starting to look for domestic tourism experiences as well as people keen to make films. “Much is about highlighting the landscape and its communities and tying in our other features and attractions. “We have a great eco-based tourism product and hopefully The Dry will create more awareness of what we offer. “Visitor expectation and how they get to interact with locals is going to be important – just as important as the landscape. “We want people to come here and to then come back regularly and that’s where the interaction is important.” Guests and media representatives joined acclaimed Australian actor Eric Bana, who stars in the film, and director Robert Connolly for a special screening of the movie at Horsham Centre Cinema on Thursday. • Film celebration, see pages 14, 15.

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Saleyards upgrade Councillor column with Cr Les Power officially complete I’d like to thank the people of our municipality for electing me as a Councillor for another four years.

Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange’s $3.7 million roof installation has been completed on time and within budget.

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster and Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Robyn Gulline were at the Burnt Creek facility on Tuesday to mark the official opening. The roof features a sawtooth modular design that covers the entire saleyard area of 23,400 square metres. LED lighting throughout, solar panels and a new rainwater storage system were also part of the upgrade. Cr Gulline thanked Dr Webster for the funding contribution which helped make the project possible. She said long-term benefits from the roof included weather protection for livestock, staff, agents and buyers, improved livestock quality and reduced cleaning and maintenance costs. “The new upgrades ensure that the

Horsham facility remains a modern and competitive livestock exchange, generating over $70 million of stock sales annually for the wider Wimmera Region,” Cr Gulline said.

“Importantly sales were able to proceed throughout the construction period with minimal disruption to the sale process." "This is a testament to the close cooperation between the agents, the construction contractor MKM Constructions and Council staff. “Council is appreciative of the ongoing advice from the Board of the Exchange, and recognise that this roofing project is the result of its ongoing long-term planning for the site, as identified in the 2018 Master Plan,” she said. HRCC successfully applied for a $1,490,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund last year. Council allocated $2.02 million for the project in its 2019-20 Budget and construction started in December 2019.

My main motivation for re-nominating is to keep working to progress the projects that we have started in recent years.

In particular, I want to see Horsham emerge as a true regional city with the facilities to attract people and events. Therefore I am looking forward to seeing how the detailed planning for the second stage of the City to River Masterplan comes together. With the riverfront area done last year, the focus is now moving to the Horsham City Oval and Sawyer Park precinct. A new Community Reference Group is being established to help guide the public engagement process, and I encourage everyone to become proactively involved in helping to come up with a clear picture of what the community wants to see happen.

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Activity on the river and in our parks and sporting grounds is what we need. As we draw ever closer to the new year, the return to normality is on the minds of many. The reappearance of community and sporting groups will be crucial. In particular, I would like to see parents encouraging our kids to get back into playing sports. Our clubs are the lifeblood of our community because being part of them is so good for our physical and mental health. As a board member of the Horsham District Football and Netball League, it is exciting to see the positivity that is already building ahead of next year.

I would like to see Horsham host regional and state sporting events – whether that be cricket, footy, basketball, hockey, netball or whatever

I’m looking forward to 2021, with our community reinvigorated, we can all set our sights on making our municipality an even better place to be.

There is a lot of work to be done, but with many people contributing, we could be set for a bumper season.

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CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR Horsham Rural City Council wishes our community a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. The Civic Centre will be closed for the Christmas/New Year break from 4pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will re-open at 8.30am on Monday 4 January 2021.

To obtain a copy of the RFQ documentation, log on to Council’s website at www.hrcc.vic.gov.au and select tenders. A link will automatically take you to a registration/ login site where documentation can be downloaded.

Water skiing is another sporting pursuit I would like to help grow in our municipality. I have been a long-term advocate of allowing water skiing to happen in Horsham, on a stretch of river where it is suitable for all concerned.

I have been a long-time advocate of upgrading the City Oval. When it comes to sports facilities, it has been the Wimmera’s premier ground since it was last redeveloped in the 1980s. But the reality is that many other regional centres now have better facilities, and in future years, we will start to fall behind.

Dr Anne Webster Member for Mallee, speaking at the official opening of the Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange roofing project. Photo A. Sedgman

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Constantly trying to keep the pace The Weekly Advertiser

t is hard to comprehend that a Victorian electorate, geographically covering about a sixth of relatively small, temperate, fertile and resourcerich Victoria, might have to expand because it doesn’t have enough voters.

Yet that is the scenario unfolding for far western Victoria’s Lowan electoral division. This is despite Victoria’s overall population having a growth spurt and Melbourne set to become Australia’s largest city by 2026. It begs the question: Are we comfortable in Victoria in squeezing most of our people, development and socio-economic activity into a greater Port Phillip province? If not, how fair dinkum are we in trying to find ways of getting a more even spread of people across the state? And how much do we want, if at all, circumstances to change? We’ve heard about the ills of the ‘urban sprawl’ and seen or experienced the congestion, traffic and-or real-estate woes that tend to feature heavily in metropolitan-produced news reports. The past decade has put a spotlight on the issue, particularly from a city-based perspective, as people cram in to where they believe the best opportunities are for

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jobs, lifestyle, education, health, transport and connectivity. At the same time, regional and rural western Victorian communities have been crying out for leadership on ways to stimulate growth. ‘We need more people,’ they have consistently cried. Some commentators suggest promoting a philosophy of decentralisation is little more than political lip service to keep the masses happy while, in reality, the issue has found a perpetual home on the back-burner. We only get a real idea of how interested governments are or successful they have been on rebuilding populations in our part of the state when the time comes around for electoral redivision. Boundary realignment is designed to ensure each of the 88 Victorian electorates provide equal representation on the

number of enrolled voters. It is basically about dividing up the state in geographical pieces based on where voters live. The truth is, if electoral redivision was a report card on how well we have managed to evenly disperse the population in the past 10 years the mark would be a big ‘F’. Lowan geographically continues to expand, struggling to keep pace with accelerated population growth elsewhere. As an electorate it will soon start resembling the massive governance regions of other much larger states covering Australia’s vast interior. With physically larger electorates comes an increasing threat of fragility in representation for the people who call these areas home – something that really shouldn’t happen in a modern Victoria. Yes, we’re in Victoria and it is far from ideal that our state lower-house representatives must spend hours on the road travelling, simply to meet constituents. A regular influx of people, along with the necessary socio-economic support processes, would change circumstances dramatically. We’re not holding our breath, however, waiting for serious intent to allow this to happen.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

An absurd idea

SIR, – Following your editorial Balancing wild and life in park plan, December 2, it becomes even more obvious that the powers at be within Parks Victoria are more incompetent than first thought. My family has owned and farmed property on the fringe of the Grampians for nearly 30 years. Through that time we have dealt with drought, kangaroos in plague proportions, fire and flood. These things are in some ways the expected when farming next to a National Park. I can’t say that the introduction of dingoes into the park was ever discussed at the family table and to a degree is an absurd idea. Even floating the idea of the introduction of the dingo back into this area shows that again Parks Victoria has not considered many different viable options, or the impact that it might have on tourism, primary production and native fauna. The successes that the introduction of dingoes into the Victorian Alps are not an indication of what will happen in the Grampians region because there are many different geological differences between the two parks. I am sure those states that continue to maintain the Dingo Fence will also welcome the news of undermining the work and millions of dollars that they have con-

tributed for decades to keep dingoes and wild dogs out of Australia’s sheep flocks. The question is, will this end up being another Mt Arapiles climbing saga that Parks Victoria has mismanaged? Alternatively, with correct communication with all invested parties managed by an independent moderator, will we see an outcome that will be beneficial to all? Rob Letts Horsham

Need for investigation

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Mayor: Report on right track H

BY DYLAN DE JONG

orsham mayor Robyn Gulline is hopeful a 30-year infrastructure strategy released last week will lay foundations to help attract greater government investment in the Wimmera.

Independent advisory body Infrastructure Victoria has marked internet, telehealth in schools, social housing, drug rehabilitation, freight rail and roads as the Wimmera and southern Mallee’s priority needs in its report ‘Infrastructure Priorities for the Regions’. The report makes 22 recommendations across all of regional Victoria. Cr Gulline, who provided feedback on an initial 2016 report through her position in Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership, said the updated report was more precise in targeting the region’s unique needs. “Feedback from the initial report was that it was Melbourne focused,” she said. “Regional needs are different. I’m actually really pleased that they have acknowledged it’s not ‘one size fits all’ in this latest report.” Cr Gulline said all items in the report would prove to be crucial in attracting State Government investment in the regions. “The State Government is always asking for data. Arguments need to be evidence-based,” she said. “This report supports us in writing and is absolutely critical to the prosecution of our cases.” A recommendation to build drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres in the regions within in the next five years is a direct response to data showing substance abuse was growing faster in regional Victoria than in Melbourne.

The report shows the rate of unintentional drug-induced deaths has increased every year since 2012. Cr Gulline said it would be ‘logical’ to provide services within the region to reduce the need to travel when public transport options were already limited. “Unfortunately for our region, our headquarters for that sort of service is actually at Warrnambool,” she said. The report also makes several recommendations about renewable energy and a need to upgrade an electricity transmission network to support the growing number of wind and solar projects in the Wimmera and Mallee. Cr Gulline said the transmission network was already experiencing congestion and limitations would become increasingly common as more generation came online. She said when projects such as Bulgana Green Power Hub and stage two of the Murra Warra Wind Farm were completed, it would leave little room for other players to enter the market. “Once Bulgana is online, the system is basically full. That’s even without the proposed 50-turbine Jung wind farm online,” she said. “The grid is full. Australian Energy Market Operator has it flagged as a priority, but the upgrade will depend on state and federal government funding.” She said the Horsham council was also working on its own report focusing on meeting zero net emissions by 2050 – a key priority throughout Infrastructure Victoria’s report. “When that is complete it will go to the community for consultation and feedback. However, it’s very much in its infancy,” she said.

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Award music to Eliza’s ears Learning a new skill online was already commonplace for Nhill flautist Eliza Creek before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia earlier this year. The young instrumentalist, 17, has taken out a Victorian music award without ever taking a faceto-face lesson to learn the flute. Melbourne Recital Centre presented Eliza with Newsboys Foundation Regional Music Award for her award-winning audition, a video submission of her playing her favourite piece of music, Mozart’s Andante in C. “When I got the email to say I had won I was so excited. I just started crying because I was so happy,” Eliza said. She said a come-and-try day in the music room at Nhill P-12 College about five years ago ignited her desire to learn the instrument at age 12. “We were given the opportunity

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AVONBANK PROJECT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2020 ❚C HRISTMAS GREETINGS AND PROJECT UPDATE Christmas greetings to all, WIM Resource (WIM) is pleased to provide a project update to the community for the Avonbank Mineral Sand Project. The past twelve months have seen WIM complete a wide range of activities, related to the project feasibility and also environmental studies, to enable the progression of the EES. The completion of Pilot Plant bulk processing marked a major milestone for the company, confirming that the minerals contained in the Avonbank ore body can be easily separated. The facilitation from local service providers, Horsham Rural City Council, and the local employees of the Avonbank Pilot Plant, provided a taste of what benefits the proposed Avonbank mine will bring to the region. WIM was pleased to experience the local expertise across service providers and this certainly provides confidence that the region is well placed to support the proposed Avonbank mine. Several other feasibility studies continue for the project, to ensure that operating and capital costs estimates are accurate and relevant stakeholders continue to be engaged. WIM continues to make progress with the EES, which will underpin the approvals for Avonbank Project, with the release of Scoping Requirements and completion of many base line studies, including: noise, air quality, soils, flora and fauna, transport. Moving forward, the outlook for Avonbank Project over the next twelve months will include further progression of the environmental studies to inform the EES, rehabilitation of the test pit and an array of feasibility studies. On behalf of the team at WIM Resource, we wish you and your families a safe and Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year! Michael Winternitz Project Director

❚ EES SUMMARY Requirements for the Avonbank Project EES An Environmental Effects Statement (EES) provides an analysis of the significance of the potential effects of the project, with consideration of: • the potential effects on individual environmental and social assets – magnitude, extent and duration of change in Figure 1: Air Quality the values of each asset; Baseline Station • the likelihood of adverse effects, including those caused indirectly as a result of proposed activities, and associated uncertainty of predictions or estimates; • proposed avoidance or mitigation measures to reduce predicted effects; • likely residual effects and their significance, including significant residual impacts on MNES, assuming the proposed measures to avoid and mitigate environmental effects are implemented; and • the proposed approach to managing Figure 2: Bagged soil and monitoring sample for testing environmental performance and contingency planning. The full Avonbank Scoping Requirements document can be found at www.planning.vic.gov.au/environment-assessment/ referrals-and-decisions.

The Avonbank EES program To address the Scoping Requirements, WIM developed a formal Study Program in 2019 to investigate potential environmental effects of the Avonbank Project, and to identify measures to mitigate these effects if required. The EES, once complete, will go to public exhibition to allow all stakeholders to review and comment on the findings of these investigations. Concurrently, WIM implemented a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and program, to inform stakeholders of the project, and to seek input on project design issues and other areas of concern. Work completed

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Minister’s decision on the need for an EES

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PUBLIC REVIEW Exhibition of EES and lodgement of submissions

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Minister’s assessment of In anticipation of some of environmental effects the requirements for an EES work commenced in 2018 to identify potential INFORMING DECISIONS environmental and social Decision-makers consider impacts associated with the the assessment construction and operation of the project. This initially required identification of existing conditions (or ‘baseline’ conditions) on all relevant issues, some of which required data collection for a year or more. That work has now been largely completed, and with baselines established for:

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Ground and surface water conditions at the project site ir quality, and radiation and noise levels at the site A Biodiversity Soils and landforms Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage Economic and social conditions in the region Transport routes servicing the site Land use Planning requirements

Summaries of the results from the background studies are being prepared for stakeholder information, and the impact assessment summaries will be also be prepared as those studies are finalised. Once the project design was progressed, work commenced in mid-2020 on identifying potential effects the project may have on the environment (such as vegetation, and water) and on social assets (such as roads). Impacts on the economy are also being assessed to quantify the economic benefits of the project on local and regional jobs and businesses. Schedule for 2021 WIM expects to complete the EES process by the end of 2021. Major stages in the lead up to this include: •T he preparation of an EES document for public exhibition – it is expected that stakeholders will have 30-40 business days to review the EES and make their submissions; • Panel Inquiry – following review of public submissions a panel

Avonbank Project – Community Information Sessions Dates, venue and time as follows:

Wednesday, February 3rd - Murtoa Neighbourhood House Thursday, February 4th - Horsham Golf Club Friday, February 5th - Dooen Hall Sessions to run 12 noon to 7pm For all enquiries please email: mdavies@wimresource.com.au

❚ STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WIM continues to ensure the local community and all other stakeholders are updated, despite limitations related to COVID-19, to ensure all stakeholders have the opportunity to express their views on the project and suggest ways in which aspects of the project might be modified to give better outcomes. Stakeholder engagement strategies and actions were discussed with the State Government’s Technical Reference Group (TRG) to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on WIM’s stakeholder engagement plans. With the easing of restrictions, WIM is planning to hold pop-in sessions in Q1 2021 and start making presentations Q2 on the various impact assessment studies (once complete) for the project. Stakeholder engagement activities for 2021 include but are not limited to: • Hold Pop-In information sessions in Horsham, Dooen, Murtoa and Jung as detailed above. • Continue the CRG meetings • Presentations on the Project to community groups as requested during 2021 once COVID-19 restrictions permit reasonable size crowds at indoor venues • Project briefing to schools during 2021 • Attend local show days if scheduled and prepare for the 2022 Wimmera Field Day • Develop a ‘community support programme’ for 2021 • It is planned to open the office one day per week from January 2021 and progressing to two or more days per week as demand dictates • The office will offer hard copies of newsletter, fact sheets and FAQs, and display maps and processes. • It will also be a venue to allow the community to ask questions, register interest in the project, or lodge a grievance • WIM is upgrading its website to facilitate easy access to information and will be available from Q1 2021. • WIM is also preparing Fact Sheets and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sheet and these will be loaded onto the website in Q1 2021. WIM invites you to contact us with any questions or comments on any aspect of our project as we continue to progress through the approvals and development phases of the project. WIM can be contacted through www.wimresource.com.au or by email to admin@wimresource.com.au or the free call number 1800 959 298.

❚ MEET THE AVONBANK TEAM Michael Davies is WIM’s Community and Land Liaison Officer. Michael is a long way from home, having been raised in London before emigrating to Australia in 1964. He has an accounting / commercial background. Michael’s introduction to the Australian outback was a transfer to Woomera in South Australia while working in a bank. His introduction to mining was in 1971 in Tennant Creek working at Peko Mines. Since then he has worked for mining and resource related companies in every state in Australia plus a stint in South East Asia. Michael settled in Victoria when he moved to Hamilton in 2003 and married his second wife Faye soon after. He now lives in Ocean Grove and enjoys golf, fishing, and volunteering. He has a son in London and a daughter in Adelaide.

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Lingham making people laugh Y

BY DEAN LAWSON

ou must be able to laugh to make other people laugh!

It’s a simple philosophy, but that’s how Sam Lingham, 31, originally from Rupanyup, sums up his role as a writer for cult Australian comedy troupe Aunty Donna. “If something is already funny you can learn to make it funnier. But that core funniness is quite an innate thing. You must be able to laugh at things yourself before encouraging others to do the same,” he said. The heady international world of performing arts and comedy seems far removed from the Wimmera. But experiences growing up in the region has provided Lingham with a generous portion of his inspiration. Lingham grew up in the farming-dominated east Wimmera community. He is a son of food scientists Rod and Christa and attended Murtoa College before pursuing a career in the world of entertainment. He is now an integral part of Melbourne-based Aunty Donna, a team of friends and collaborators that had its foundations at University of Ballarat Arts Academy. With material based on spontaneous absurdity reflective of everyday life experiences, the team has found its way into the consciousness of a growing fan base. Performing since before 2012, when nominated for Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Golden Gibbo award, Aunty Donna has taken the act around the world while probing the entertainment industry with live tours, skits and pilots. In November it had 380,000 subscribers on its YouTube channel with 68-million total views. The team also had a profound rise to prominence last month with a debut six-part Netflix television series Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun. Produced by American comedy big-hitter Ed Helms and featuring cameos from Helms, Weird Al Yankovic, Tawny Newsome and Kirsten Schaal, the series ranked in Netflix’s top-10 series in Australia for more than a week and is fast becoming a global hit. While performers Mark Samual Bonnan, Broden Kelly and Zachary Ruane are the public face of the madcap crew, Lingham does his work behind the scenes, along with composer Tom Armstrong and film-maker Max Miller. He was keen on acting after finishing secondary school and pursued a love of television, movies and comedy with studies in Ballarat. “I discovered I more enjoyed the storytelling side of things than performing and it went from there,” he said. “I caught up with most of the guys who were doing the same course at uni and when we finished we thought ‘what now?’ “One of the guys said we should do a comedy show and we spent about a year working it all out.” Lingham said Aunty Donna pursued a variety of media avenues and gained particular traction on YouTube as team members shared their creative skills to develop a trademark.

“We kind of just knuckled down, did heaps of web things and some television and toured when we had the opportunity,” he said. “Teamwork just doesn’t magically happen. Like any skill you have to work on it. It’s about people with similar interests all trying to do the same thing at same time and sharing a creative vision. When it works it is phenomenal. “We’ve managed to build up a large core group of fans that love what we do and we love to regularly engage with them.”

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Lingham said the breakthrough Netflix series, filmed in the United States of America before the COVID-19 pandemic, was the result of more a ‘slow burn’ than a sudden revelation. “About six or seven years ago we got an email from a very polite guy in the USA offering us his representation as a manager and inviting us to come over and meet producers,” he said. “Of course we asked, ‘who are, you, what is this, what’s going on?’. “We chatted for about a year and thought it was time to meet some people so all six of us flew over.” Lingham said the team had various meetings with organisations, including with Ed Helms’ Pacific Electric Picture Company. “We had a really good crack in 2018 and just pitched to Netflix and other online streamers and Netflix was interested,” he said. “It was all pretty amazing. We had made pilots for the ABC and Stan and they weren’t picked up and to hurdle that and get picked up by Netflix was really cool. “We went to Los Angeles for six months and wrote in spits and spurts during 2019. “When we had finished writing, shooting and editing, COVID-19 hit and we thought we had better go home. “We were really fortunate that we could do the sound mix and colour grading by email.” Lingham said despite finishing production, a sense of uncertainty about the show going to air remained. “It’s a strange thing with television – part of you has to know it’s not real until it comes out. A show can get pulled at any time,” he said. “It came out on my birthday, which was cool, and despite having no plans to watch what I had seen so many times, I put it on. “It was nice to say, ‘that’s real and that’s there’. I just let it play and ended up watching the whole thing. “While we’re not pretending for a moment to be the ‘Big Bang Theory’ or anything else, being in the top 10 for over a week was wonderful. “Obviously what we do is not for everyone and the reality is that we’re not trying to capture a broad audience. “We’re trying to appeal the small percentage of people, but in a lot of different places, who enjoy weird comedy.” Lingham encouraged Wimmera people to pursue their dreams, regardless of who they were or where they lived. “In the arts or anything really – if you want to do something, go and do it,” he said.

LAUGHS ON US: The Aunty Donna team, from left, Zachary Ruane, Broden Kelly, Max Miller, Tony Armstrong, Sam Lingham and Mark Samual Bonnan.

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park-like gardens environment. If successful the project would also establish what would likely become an important green parkland belt in Horsham’s north. The trust accesses limited stormwater supply from nearby Horsham Police Paddock dams. The dams also provide water to maintain sporting reserves at Horsham’s Dudley Cornell Park. Trust chairman Chas McDonald said earlier this month that limited supply meant while the lawn section of the cemetery had access to water through the water-sharing arrangement, older sections of the site failed to get the attention they deserved. He said at the time the trust was only in a position to pay GWMWater to connect the cemetery to the pipeline and potentially buy ‘affordable’ back-up water after a donation from Horsham’s former Italian club. The project has the potential to work in with broad short and long term plans to develop passive recreation assets across Horsham, which include improving connectivity between Horsham’s north and the rest of the city.

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inyip’s Ryder Hudson is considering a film career after appearing alongside internationally renowned actor Eric Bana in major Australian motion picture, The Dry.

Ryder, 10, walked the ‘red carpet’ at the movie’s world premiere at Horsham Centre Cinema on Thursday night, rubbing shoulders with industry heavyweights including Bana and director-producer-writer Robert Connolly. Ryder said The Dry was a big step up from his previous acting experience, in a school play. He said he was interested in participating in other productions in the future. “I might want to have a career in acting,” he told The Weekly Advertiser at the premiere. Ryder played the role of Lachie, the son of single mother Gretchen, a childhood friend of Aaron Falk, portrayed by Bana. “I felt pretty proud of myself and happy,” Ryder said. The Dry is based on Jane Harper’s award-winning crime novel of the same name, set in fictional drought-stricken Kiewarra. Falk, a federal agent, returns to Kiewarra after more than 20 years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, Luke Hadler, who allegedly

killed his wife and child before taking his own life. Minyip’s Jarvis Mitchell, 12, plays Luke’s son Billy, while Harrison Williams, 11, of Beulah, plays ‘Lachie’s friend’. Harrison said he loved being part of the film and was excited to participate in Thursday night’s screening. “I played the little boy,” he said. “My favourite part was meeting Eric Bana and everyone.” Jarvis said he never thought he would get to meet Bana and was still deciding whether he would like to pursue further acting roles in the future.

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Ryder’s mother Kristy Davidson said the trio had an amazing experience being involved in the movie. “They called for extras and you just had to go to the café and have your photo taken. The boys were the right age for the characters they needed,” she said. “Obviously I had to take Ryder along to all these filming days. “He had about nine days on set – I don’t know how much you see of him in the movie, but he had quite a big role to do. “Just to watch from behind the scenes and see it all unfold was really cool and a different experience – something we probably won’t get again out in Minyip.” Ms Davidson said she thought all

RED CARPET: From left, Minyip’s Jarvis Mitchell, Harrison Williams, Beulah, and Ryder Hudson, Minyip, on the ‘red carpet’ before a special screening of The Dry in Horsham. The youngsters featured in the movie and were thrilled to rub shoulders with actor Eric Bana. Picture: DYLAN DE JONG three boys would be keen to be involved in another production. “It’s a bit devastating that they don’t get to see the movie for another five years, but they were looking forward to coming along tonight,” she said. The cinema hosted three closed screenings throughout Thursday, with the evening’s red carpet experience a way to thank Wimmera-Mallee cast members. Horsham’s Audrey Moore, 2, attended the red carpet with her parents, Paige and Jeremy Moore. Mrs Moore was filling out some

paperwork for her husband to be an extra in the movie when the casting team spotted Audrey. “They asked whose baby she was, because they were looking for a baby to be ‘Baby Charlotte’ in the movie,” she said. Charlotte is the sole survivor of the Hadler family. “Audrey was nine months at the time of filming,” Mrs Moore said. “We started the process of signing on and I thought, I’d better get this book read to make sure we’re happy with Audrey being in the movie.

“Obviously, it’s got some scenes in it that are a little bit tougher to handle. “We loved the book, so we decided we would go ahead with it.” Mrs Moore said she and Audrey spent a few days on set. “It was amazing, just being able to see behind the scenes,” she said. “Audrey was looked after spectacularly while we were there. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” The Dry opens nationally on January 1.

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nternationally renowned actor Eric Bana would return to film in the Wimmera ‘in a heartbeat’ – provided he found the right project. Bana, who plays the lead role of Aaron Falk in upcoming Australian film release The Dry, and the movie’s director Robert Connolly were full of praise for the Wimmera-Mallee’s landscape and people at the world premiere on Thursday night. While world premieres are usually reserved for capital cities, the pair – who also helped produce the film – was determined to screen the movie in the Wimmera’s capital as a thank you to the many regional people involved. Horsham Centre Cinema hosted three closed screenings of the movie on Thursday, including a gala ‘red carpet’ event in the evening. Bana and Connolly addressed the audience at each screening, introducing the movie and thanking the community for welcoming them with open arms. Bana said he and Connolly were thrilled to film in the WimmeraMallee. “There could have been a version filmed closer to Melbourne, to save a bit of money and logistics, but selfishly, from a visual perspective, we knew we had to be out here,” he said. “I think the film really benefits from it. The visuals are stunning and it’s a part of Australia we haven’t seen a lot of. “We see a lot of outback, we don’t see a lot of wheatbelt and flat, dry land, so I hope the film provides a good visual reference for the future.

SPOTLIGHT: Acclaimed Australian actor Eric Bana, left, and director Robert Connolly, with Horsham’s Jeremy Moore, right, and daughter Audrey, 2, returned to the Wimmera for the world premiere of The Dry. Audrey played the role of Baby Charlotte in the film. Pictures: DYLAN DE JONG “Also, there’s something that happens to a crew when you’re on remote location and you’re all in together, and it feels like a real team and a real family.” Connolly said he was delighted to return to the region after filming at various locations including Beulah, Minyip, Hopetoun and Jeparit in March, 2019. He said he was also excited to showcase the film in the ‘beautiful’ Horsham cinema. “We always promised that we’d bring the film back for the world premiere,” he said. “Eric and I had the most extraordinary experiences of our career out here, so to bring the film back here today has been wonderful. “The first impression we had out

here was how welcoming everybody was. It was pretty amazing. “That welcoming nature of people here, I would say, was critical in us making the film in the region. Without that, I don’t know how we could have done it. “We actually used a lot of locals as actors and there’s a few of them here tonight.” Bana echoed Connolly’s statements. “When someone comes up with the idea we might be able to screen it in Horsham first, before anywhere else, you think, ‘Well that’s not going to happen. Something is going to get in the way and they’re going to make us have it in the city first’,” he said. “But we’re beside ourselves that the area we filmed in – these are the first people to see it anywhere in the

world, outside of us as film-makers. It doesn’t always happen, so we’re rapt.” The movie is based on Jane Harper’s award-winning crime novel, based in fictional drought-stricken community Kiewarra. Bana said feedback about the film on Thursday had been ‘really fantastic’. “I think for people who are fans of Jane’s book, they’re really happy and excited that the adaptation is so close,” he said. “We were huge fans of the book and it was a case of wanting to really bring that to life and make it as big as possible and not use it as a starting point to go and make something else. “So hopefully the locals are as thrilled with it as we are. I really hope people take it under their wing and

feel proud of the film and the way things look in the film and recognise a lot of the locations. “A lot of the towns were cherrypicked to create our own Kiewarra, so there’s a lot for people to recognise.” Bana said he would ‘love to’ return for future projects, perhaps in other parts of the diverse Wimmera-MalleeGrampians region. “It is hard finding great material though,” he said. “Rob and I first worked together on Romulus, My Father, which I couldn’t believe was 12 or 13 years ago. It’s taken us that long to find the next thing to make together. “I’d be here again in a heartbeat, but stories set in this area aren’t that easy to find.”

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Ms Bridgewater, of Dimboola, is the Wimmera-southern Mallee’s newest outreach worker, joining the program about three months ago. Rural outreach workers respond to community members across Horsham, Hindmarsh, Yarriambiack and West Wimmera municipalities, who are in psychological distress and might be showing signs of mental ill-health. The workers do not provide therapeutic or clinical interventions but respond to a need for immediate support and help community members to navigate and access services quickly. Ms Bridgewater is a counsellor, equine-facilitated human therapist and is studying to become a psychotherapist. “I really like helping people, whether that be advocating, supporting them, making referrals or just listening to them,” she said. “I think that people are very brave to contact the rural outreach service and ask for help and want to address whatever it is in their life they aren’t happy with.” Ms Bridgewater grew up at Dimboola and lives on the family farm. “I am a local born and bred, who knows the services across the Wimmera-southern Mallee and I have an understanding of the issues they face,” she said. “I have a lot of experience working with a diverse range of the community

and the services that support them.” Ms Bridgewater has extensive experience with the Country Fire Authority as a volunteer firefighter, Region 17 deputy CFA peer co-ordinator and as a community education co-ordinator. She has previously worked at Horsham Rural City Council in disability inclusion services and helped with migrant settlement in Hindmarsh Shire. She has also served Uniting Wimmera in various roles, providing support and project work. Ms Bridgewater said she felt ‘lucky’ to be a rural outreach worker. “I love the role. I love helping and supporting people through their life, so it’s wonderful to have a job that gives me fulfilment and an opportunity to help others,” she said.

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The Rural Outreach Program started in December 2018 and involves 12 partner agencies. Wimmera Primary Care Partnership and Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital co-ordinate the program, which has secured government funding until June 2021. The program’s strengths include rapid response times, a non-clinical formal approach and ‘local’, non-stigmatising help for people experiencing difficult and challenging times. Ms Bridgewater works alongside fellow counsellors Mal Coutts and Murray McInnes. “It’s wonderful to work as part of the ‘Triple M’ team – Mal, Murray and Maggie,” she said. “We always have a joke and a laugh and help each other out.” Ms Bridgewater said the ‘tyranny of distance’ was the toughest part of

FEELING LUCKY: Rural Outreach Program counsellor Maggie Bridgewater is enjoying supporting and advocating for people of the Wimmera-southern Mallee. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER the job. Covering four municipalities means the counsellors spend a significant amount of time on the road. “Driving can really take a large portion out of your day, when you’re not able to talk to community members,” Ms Bridgewater said. She said the benefits outweighed any downsides, however, and that she loved experiencing ‘wins with my community members, regardless of how small they seem’. “I love empowering people to do something or feel more comfortable trying something new that they wouldn’t have before – whether that’s using Zoom to speak to friends or family after I have shown them how to use it, going to church for the first time or getting specialised support from a psychologist

through a referral I put in,” she said. Ms Bridgewater said she and her fellow outreach workers were expecting an increase in calls for help due to government COVID-related bonuses ending. “There could be many people affected financially,” she said. “We will be operating through Christmas in case someone needs to talk. We want people to know there is support out there and you are not alone – we will advocate and walk beside you to get this support, no matter what time of year.” The rural outreach team is available for phone and Zoom appointments, along with welfare checks and face-toface appointments. People can call 1300 688 732 to speak with a member of the team.

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significant vegetation fuel build-up across the Wimmera-Mallee has firefighters on high alert as the region ventures into the annual summer fire-danger season.

Country Fire Authority officers are urging people, in particular travellers and holidaymakers, to maintain vigilance in considering fire risks. CFA Region 17 Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer Eddie Lacko said there had been a huge build-up of vegetation since winter. He said there was now a pressing need for people to do everything from cleaning up around houses and properties to being generally careful when travelling or holidaying. “We’re asking people to be aware of the dangers of anything during the summer holiday period that generates heat or could create a spark,” he said. “It can be as obvious as a campfire, which needs constant monitoring and must be completely extinguished. Don’t simply cover a campfire with earth. In this circumstance a fire can smoulder for days. Use a bucket of water. “Of course now that the fire season is in place, it is critical that people who plan any burning-off

get a permit. They must also be extremely careful.” Mr Lacko said people should also be acutely aware of the dangers presented by the extent of roadside vegetation growth across the region. He said cigarette butts randomly flicked from car windows were an obvious fire threat, but travellers should also ensure they check caravans and trailers before starting their journeys. “Make sure you check wheel bearings and grease them up. We’ve had roadside fires start from hot metal fragments caused by seized wheel bearings. It is anything like that that could get hot or create sparks that we all need to consider,” he said. Mr Lacko added people should never dismiss Total Fire Ban declarations, regardless of the type of weather they might be experiencing. He said the declarations were based on a regional perspective and response and while it might be raining in one part of a region the fire threat might be significant in another. “We’ve had a couple of Total Fire Ban days when it has rained, prompting people to ask questions. But the declarations are based on a regional perspective and reflect more than an imaginary line on a map,” he said.

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he next stage of the plan to reinvigorate Stawell is underway, with residents invited to comment on the project via an online survey.

A Draft Stawell Structure Plan, part of Stawell Town Plan: A Vision for the Future, has been on public exhibition at Stawell Town Hall this week and is on the council’s website. The plan forms a fundamental part of a council vision and aims to reinvigorate the Wimmera city for future development needs and opportunities. At the centre of the concept is to make Stawell a ‘more functional, attractive and enjoyable place for both visitors and locals’. The Draft Stawell Structure Plan is the final part of the Stawell Town Plan project that focuses on the findings and recommendations of community feedback the council has gathered to date. Northern Grampians Shire Council has identified, as a key consideration of the plan, a need to improve the first impression of the town to Western Highway travellers ‘with streetscaping and harmonious development to make Stawell feel more cohesive and purpose-driven’. The Draft Stawell Structure Plan aims to – • Identify locations for new residential develop-

ment, including opportunities for infill housing. • Focus on key access roads and traffic management solutions in the city. • Confirm the key economic and employment opportunities of the city. • Identify the key characteristics and features of the city that should be protected. • Embed a network of public open space and community facilities. Underpinning this will be ensuring the protection of the heritage character and environmental values of the city. Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson said the plan’s final step would set the stage for Stawell development for decades to come. “It’s important that every member of the community in Stawell and beyond review this plan and provide feedback to ensure their vision for our town is represented in future planning,” he said. “This is a very exciting vision that has been presented to us and the council is pleased with the work done by the consultants on this project. “However, no future planning of our region would be complete without the input of our residents.” Further information is available online at www. ngshire.vic.gov.au/stawell-town-plan.

Volunteers shape community project A group of Kaniva residents who helped upgrade a playground in the town celebrated its launch with a barbecue last week. Kaniva residents contributed many hours beautifying a Rogerson Street playground, upcycling outdoor furniture and installing new playground equipment purchased by the group. West Wimmera Shire Council provided $10,000 to the volunteers to assist with the project. The Kaniva community donated all remaining money. New playground equipment includes a basketball board, climbing frame, slide and a disc swing. Mayor Bruce Meyer said he admired the hardworking volunteers. “This is an outstanding display of community pride and volunteering by the Rogerson Street residents and Kaniva community and I applaud their efforts to see this project to completion,” he said. “We are delighted to be able to assist with part-funding the playground and helping the group with the equipment installation and maintenance of the grounds. “I expect to see generations of Kaniva families and visitors having fun at this LOTS OF FUN: From left, Skye Cassar, Zoe Staehr revamped playground. It looks amaz- and Billy Salt enjoy new equipment at Kaniva’s upgraded Rogerson Street playground. ing.”

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n independent organisation dedicated to helping regional communities lever economic opportunities from renewable-energy generation has identified Wimmera and Western District centres as potential beneficiaries.

tee members include a variety of community and industry representatives, many from western Victoria, including the Wimmera. Australian Wind Alliance has worked on bringing communities, businesses and individuals together in support of more wind energy for the past seven years. RE-Alliance Victoria-Tasmania community organiser Tony Goodfellow, of Ballarat, said the group helped facilitate a shared vision. “We then work with the renewable-energy companies to see them delivered,” he said. RE-Alliance plans to work with the renewables industry to pool community-focused contributions into larger funds ‘that could help to build something really substantial for a community, such as aged care services, youth centres or sports facilities’. Significant wind-energy generation is already underway across the Wimmera and firms also have plans for solar-energy farms. Exploration is underway into the potential of hydrogen and bioenergy production. The region consistently attracts interest from developers keen to tap into the region’s well-identified sunshine and wind assets and plans are underway to rebuild the electrical infrastructure needed to capitalise on the resources.

RE-Alliance, representing an expansion of former Australian Wind Alliance to embrace all forms of renewable energy, listed Nhill, Warracknabeal, Horsham, Ararat and Skipton among districts with potential. RE-Alliance national director Andrew Bray said on the launch of the new group that western Victoria was earmarked as a renewableenergy zone. “We’re here to make sure that when you live in a renewable energy area, you will see tangible community benefits – like high-quality jobs and apprenticeships for local people, industry contribution to community initiatives and opportunities for community-ownership of renewables,” he said. Mr Bray said RE-Alliance would work with regional communities, government and industry to develop new and innovative ways for renewable-energy projects to generate community benefits, ‘helping facilitate a just transition for all’. RE-Alliance staff and management-commit-

Brass band to play in Natimuk Natimuk Brass Band will play a Christmas musical selection in Natimuk Civic Square, opposite the town’s National Hotel, at 6pm on Sunday. The band can return to performing under social-distancing guidelines and has invited

the public to attend. The band has also hosted its annual meeting, where members returned president Steve Ellis, secretary Brian Lewis, treasurer Barry Whitehead and band master Robert White.

TIME TO GIVE: Holy Trinity Lutheran College junior school representatives loaded shopping trollies with toys to place under Kmart Horsham’s Wishing Tree. Pictured, from left, are Harrison Daniell, Eli Bailey, Rhys Penny, Oliver Inkster, Justin Leaver-Schwarz and Ben Smith with their gifts for under the tree.

Toys for those in need Fundraising efforts throughout the year have allowed Horsham Holy Trinity Lutheran College students to donate nearly $1000 to families in need this Christmas. Money raised through a pancake day, free dress days and a ‘Whacky Wednesday’ event at the college went towards gifts for a Kmart Wishing Tree appeal in Horsham. Student Representative Council members went to Horsham Plaza last week to purchase gifts including children’s bikes,

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16 Days of Activism Campaign Ararat Rural City Council’s 16 days of Activism campaign finished on Friday! The 16 Days of Activism campaign is an initiative from Respect Victoria. The campaign runs as part of the global 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, beginning on the 25th of November. This year the campaigns theme is “Respect Is…” and we have encouraged people to participate in the conversation and reflect on what respect means to them, with a focus on gender-based discrimination.

You may have spotted some new businesses popping up around town! Business owners who have concerns about safely transitioning to COVID-normal should get in touch with Council’s Economic Development team. We would love to chat about how we can support your business during this time.

For more information, visit the Respect Victoria website. If you are experiencing or at risk of experiencing violence, help is available. You can access help 24/7 by calling Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or by visiting safesteps.org.au. If you are worried your behaviour might be harming your partner or family members, call the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 to speak to a specialist counsellor.

Over the last 16 days Ararat Fitness Centre patrons have engaged in the discussion and contributed through posting what they believe an act of respect is on the wall at the Ararat Fitness Centre reception. Council staff have also been wearing the bright orange t-shirts to highlight the issue and show that Council stands against Gender Based Discrimination.

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Christmas Closures and service amendments Ararat Rural City Council Municipal offices will be altering their services over the Christmas period. Offices will be closed from 3.00pm–5.15pm on Friday, 18 December. Council Offices will also close for the Christmas and New Year period from 2pm on Thursday, 24 December and reopen at 8am on Monday, 4 January 2021. Other council services, such as Maternal and Child health, Kerbside Collection, Ararat Library and more have also updated their services for the Christmas Period. For full details on all council service changes over the Christmas period, visit our website where you can also see the Ararat Rural City Council Christmas message! Mayor Cr Jo Armstrong with the LEGO Christmas Display

Ararat Rural City Council wishes all of the Ararat Rural City and surrounds a Happy Holiday Season and all the best for the New Year!

Thank you to our Working for Victoria Staff Ararat Rural City Council would like to thank all our Working for Victoria Staff for their hard work over the last six months. This has greatly assisted us to help the community, and our local businesses through a very difficult year. The Victorian State Government’s Working for Victoria program provided funding which enabled Ararat Rural City Council to hire 20 additional staff who were placed across the organisation.

Already, two Working for Victoria staff have gained new roles at Council and four have found new jobs externally. We are certain that the staff will move onto great roles, as they have all shown their strong capabilities in their time with Ararat Rural City Council.

Some Working for Victoria staff were placed into the Community Relief Centre, where they worked to distribute masks, fill the roles of volunteers and make sure people were safe through the COVID-19 health crisis. The Working for Victoria initiative comes to an end this month, as we move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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“We want to help take hard-working manufacturers like those in the Wimmera and Mallee to the next level, because we know if they prosper, our community prospers”

ember for Mallee Anne Webster has stressed a need for manufacturers across her electorate with ‘shovel-ready’ projects that invested in new technology to apply for government support.

Ms Webster said businesses that qualified for the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund money would be able to apply for between $100,000 and $1-million. She said the support reflected Federal Government efforts to ‘back businesses to back themselves and grow’. “We want to help take hard-working manufacturers like those in the Wimmera and Mallee to the next level, because we know if they prosper, our community prospers,” Dr Webster said. “Mallee is home to more than 500 manufacturing businesses and is a significant employer of locals. “By helping our manufacturers become more competitive, we not only create more direct jobs, but jobs in businesses right along the supply chain – from our farmers to our truckies.” Industry, Science and Technology Minister Karen Andrews said the second round of the program was a key part of the government’s $1.5-billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy. “The Morrison government knows that manufacturing is central to our nation’s economic future and creating jobs for the recovery from COVID-19 and for future generations,” she said. “In these uncertain times, we’re giving manufacturing businesses the confi-

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dence and certainty they need to invest in themselves to deliver new and innovative products and services. “We want to deliver more products for Australians, and beyond that, we want to open up more opportunities for manufacturers to take on the world with their top quality products.” The government invested $48.3-million in almost 200 projects valued at more than $215-million in round one of the program in April. Expectations were that the projects would create about 2600 jobs. Round two focuses on the nation’s strengths, with projects needing to align with a National Manufacturing Priorities plan. The priorities are: Resources technology and critical minerals processing; food and beverage; medical products; recycling and clean energy; defence; and space. Round-two funding applications are open until January 21. People can visit www.business.gov.au/ mmf for more information.

CHANGE IN DIRECTION: Total Tools Horsham owner Tracey Hobbs, left, with Marge and David Barnard at the store’s official opening. Breuers United Tools in Wilson Street has become Total Tools, doubling in most areas of the business, to meet Wimmera demand. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Youth employment focus at council State and federal government apprentice and employment programs will allow West Wimmera Shire Council to employ more young people in the municipality. The State Government’s Youth Employment Scheme will help the council employ and train an automotive heavy diesel apprentice in Edenhope and a parks and gardens trainee in Kaniva. The automotive heavy diesel apprentice will complete a Certificate III in Automotive Heavy Diesel and the parks and gardens trainee will complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. The Federal Government will fund

the council to cover a further 50 percent of the wage costs for the program. The programs are aimed at young people aged 15 to 24 to work in public service positions while completing their accreditation. The positions were advertised and have now closed. The council expects successful applicants for the positions will start their training and employment early next year. Interim chief executive Paul Brumby said the council had a long-standing reputation for supporting apprentices and trainees. “We recognise that young job seekers often find it quite challenging to

get a foot in the door and start their working life without prior experience or qualifications,” he said. “We know these opportunities encourage young people to stay living local, which in turn stimulates our local economy and often provides employers with a loyal, local employee as a result.” Mr Brumby said expressions of interest in future apprenticeships and traineeships could be made with human resource manager Janet Watt on 13 99 72. Other employment opportunities are viewable at www.westwimmera. vic.gov.au/Council/Employment.

Community Update Latest News Lord Nelson Park Multipurpose Facility design concept accepted Northern Grampians Shire Council has accepted the design concept for the new Lord Nelson Park Multipurpose Building Facility in St Arnaud. Council accepted the Lord Nelson Park Multipurpose Pavilion Concept Plan during an online council meeting on 7 December 2020. Stawell Town Plan: A Vision for the Future exhibition and survey The next stage of the Stawell Town Plan: A Vision for the Future, will be an exhibition of the Draft Stawell Structure Plan and online survey for residents to comment on the plan. View the draft plan and survey on council’s website and at the Stawell Town Hall Foyer on 14 and 15 December. Changes to process of obtaining schedule 13 permits Council has resolved to discontinue issuing Schedule 13 Permits to Burn. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) will now manage all Schedule 13 Permits and landowners will be required to contact the CFA to organise a permit to burn during the Fire Danger Period.

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Saturday 2 January - Usual Friday collection Transfer Stations Please note that Stawell and St Arnaud Transfer Stations will be closed on Friday 25 December. Positive Ageing

from 12.30pm Thursday 24 December 2020 and reopening 8.30am (Stawell) and 9am (St Arnaud) Monday 4 January 2021. 24-hour urgent council assistance If you require urgent assistance on a Council matter, call 03 5358 8700 for all rural and urban areas. Waste Services Due to NO collections taking place on Friday 25 December 2020 or Friday 1 January 2021, please note the following changes to the kerbside road collections. Please note that because of the changes, most services are being pushed back one day. Monday 21 December - No change Tuesday 22 December - No change Wednesday 23 December - No change Thursday 24 December - No change Friday 25 December - No collection Saturday 26 December - Usual Friday collection Monday 28 December - No change Tuesday 29 December - No change Wednesday 30 January - No change Thursday 31 January - No change Friday 1 January - No collection

Arnaud will close at 12:00pm on Thursday 24 December and reopen at 8.15am on Monday 4 January 2021. All clients have been contacted directly to discuss services over this period. St Arnaud Early Learning Centre St Arnaud Early Learning Centre will be closed from 6pm 23 December 2020 and reopen Thursday 14 January 2021. This will include all programs Kinder, Daycare and Vacation Care Programs. Maternal and Child Health Services Maternal and Child Health Services will close midday Thursday 24 December 2020 and reopen 9am Tuesday 5 January 2021. Immunisations The next immunisation session will be in February 2021. Immunisation enquiries will close midday Thursday 24 December 2020. Immunisation enquiries will reopen 9am Tuesday 5 January 2021 by calling 0437 114 005. Libraries Stawell - Closed from Thursday 24 December

1pm and reopen on Tuesday 5 January at 10am. St Arnaud - Closed from Thursday 24 December 1pm and reopen on Tuesday 5 January at 1.30pm The returns chute is available at all times to return books during the closure period. We wish you all a happy holiday season and joyous and prosperous New Year.

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he Wimmera’s sole passenger rail service between Melbourne and Adelaide will resume early next year. Tickets are now available for The Overland, preparing for its first journey since the State Government secured the train’s short-term future. The first service will travel the 828-kilometre route from Adelaide to Melbourne on January 3, before returning to Adelaide the next day. In July this year the Victorian government announced it would enter into a new three-year agreement to fund The Overland. The service stops at Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Nhill, Dimboola, Horsham, Stawell, Ararat and Geelong’s

North Shore. The government made the investment in response to a South Australian government decision to stop funding the iconic passenger train, which 20,000 people use annually. The investment means the service will continue until at least December 2023. Tourism-experience operator Journey Beyond operates The Overland and tickets are on sale on website www.journeybeyondrail.com.au. Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said there was demand for the service and people were eager to book. “The resumption of this service is a big boost for communities throughout western Victoria and will draw thou-

sands of tourists to towns along the route,” she said. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said for more than 130 years, The Overland train service had been connecting Melbourne to Adelaide and that would continue for another three years thanks to the investment. “After South Australia walked away from this iconic service we’ve continued our support to back jobs, tourism and travel across the state,” he said. Many Wimmera passenger-rail advocates, while in support of at least having access to The Overland, have been lobbying for many years for a return of day-to-day domestic services.

Kealy: Dingo idea preposterous Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has used State Parliament to call on Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to rule out reintroducing dingoes to Grampians National Park. Ms Kealy said landholders, tourism operators and visitors to Grampians National Park were understandably shocked to learn that Parks Victoria had included reintroducing dingoes to the park among considerations in the Greater Gariwerd Landscape Draft Management Plan. “The Grampians is surrounded by prime grazing land and the devastation caused to stock by wild dogs is well known to the Andrews Labor government,” she said. “In the year’s budget alone there is $4.4-million allocated to a special Wild Dog Project, with the government noting the funding is ‘reducing

the risks wild dogs pose to primary production, biodiversity and community health in Victoria’. “A further $14-million has been allocated to additional pest and wild dog management. “It is beyond absurd that Labor would spend millions to manage the harm caused by wild dogs in other areas of the state, while at the same time having plans to reintroduce wild dogs to an area where so much damage would be caused to livestock, threatened species of smaller native animals and the biodiversity of the Grampians. “I have asked the minister to rule out this preposterous plan.” Ms Kealy encouraged people to submit their feedback at engage.vic. gov.au/gariwerd-management-plan.

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GREAT OUTDOORS: Pomonal Primary School students, from left, Lucy, Grace, Lachy, Maggie and Billie sit on logs in the school’s new nature play space.

Gardening awards for schools Achievements of students at Pomonal Primary School and Edenhope College have won recognition at this year’s Victorian Schools Garden Awards. Pioneered in 1977 by Paul Crowe and the late Kevin Heinze, the program recognises the importance of outdoor spaces in progressive modern learning and introduces the joy of gardening to school-aged children through the use and development of school grounds. Pomonal Primary School won a major award for the most engaging student garden for play, with the Edenhope College winning a North Western Regional Award for P-9, P-12 and all secondary colleges. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said the development of green spaces at schools gave teachers an opportunity to take the classroom outdoors and enabled students to explore the many benefits of gardening.

“School gardens offer a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about biodiversity and sustainable practices, providing a perfect environment for students, teachers and parents to share in a ‘hands on’ experience while fostering environmental awareness,” she said. “Research is also showing that growing up around greener spaces is being linked to better health outcomes that can last a lifetime, with researchers consistently finding more and more science-backed reasons we should spend time outside. “The students, staff, parents and communities at Pomonal Primary School and Edenhope College should be really proud of their fantastic efforts in using their outdoor spaces to engage students in practical activities which foster learning, wellbeing and community pride, as recognised by these awards.”

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Join Our Team! Employment Opportunities EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR HOPETOUN (MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT: PART-TIME – LIMITED TENURE) Council is seeking to appoint an Early Childhood Educator to assist with the provision of a high quality kindergarten program at Hopetoun. This position is a maternity leave position, part-time on a limited tenure. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index.html#/ find-jobs/265. Applications close on 8 January 2021.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER - HOPETOUN/BEULAH (FULL TIME) Council is seeking to appoint a full time Early Childhood Teacher to provide services within Yarriambiack Shire Council at Hopetoun and Beulah. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index.html#/find-jobs/264. Applications close on 8 January 2021.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - WARRACKNABEAL (PART-TIME) Council is seeking to appoint an Early Childhood Educator to assist with the provision of a high quality kindergarten program at Warracknabeal This position is a maternity leave position, parttime on a limited tenure. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index. html#/find-jobs/272. Applications close on 8 January 2021.

PLAYGROUP FACILITATOR - PATCHEWOLLOCK / TEMPY (PART-TIME) Council is seeking to appoint a part time Playgroup Facilitator for Patchewollock/Tempy for 3.5 hours per week. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index.html#/findjobs/269. Applications close on 8 January 2021.

LIBRARY SUPPORT OFFICER - WARRACKNABEAL (0.8-1 FTE) BIG changes are coming to the Yarriambiack Library service in 2021, including more hours, longer stops, new stock and bookclub! Are you the right person to help us deliver? The successful application will be responsible for providing efficient and effective library services to the Yarriambiack Communities based at the Warracknabeal Library. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index.html#/find-jobs/273. Applications close on 15 January 2021.

LIBRARY SERVICES DELIVERY OFFICER - WARRACKNABEAL (0.6 PART-TIME) Council is changing the way the Library service is delivered to the community. The successful applicant will be responsible for organising items and assisting with program delivery for the Yarriambiack Libraries’ Words on Wheels’ van and outlet services. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index.html#/find-jobs/271. Applications close on 15 January 2021.

Current Procurement Opportunities

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Q133-2020 – Shire Halls Air-conditioning Project Council are inviting suitably qualified contractors to provide a quote for the supply and installation of reverse cycle air-conditioning in community halls located in Boolite, Beulah, Patchewollock and Warracknabeal.

Yarrimabiack Shire Council is currently undergoing an exciting period of change, undertaking an ICT, Business and Governance transformation. Council is committed to efficiency gains and building a strong and robust culture of compliance.

C278-2020 – Shire Halls Stage Curtains Project The overall objective is to supply and installation of stage curtains at the Brim Memorial Hall, Patchewollock Memorial Hall, Sheep Hills Mechanics Institute Hall, Woomelang Memorial Hall and Warracknabeal Town Hall.

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Council is looking to recruit Independent Members to our Audit and Risk Committee for one, two or three year terms. Meetings are quarterly and of an evening, with the flexibility for members to join online or in person.

C280-2020 – Warracknabeal Landfill Rehabilitation - ET Cap Construction The Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of the following works: • Construction of an Evapo-Transpirative Cap (ET Cap) over the current landfill cell following placement of waste • Placement of General Fill and grading works over other landfilled cells to the east of the current cell • Re-grading and/or filling with General Fill of the natural ground and/or landfilled area to the west of the current cell • Construction of a swale drain from the capped and re-graded areas to the existing drain along the west side of the entrance road.

Diversity is paramount for the committee and Council encourages applications with qualifications and experience in one or more of the following areas: • Accounting (Qualified CPA, CA or IPA) • Human Resources • Risk Management • Governance • Quality Assurance

Visit Council’s website at www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au for more details about the projects.

To find outmore about this exciting opportunity please contact Tammy Smith, Director Business Strategy and Performance on 5398 0100 or email at tsmith@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.

Upcoming Procurement Opportunities Council has some incredible projects in the pipeline for 2021, and will have the following tenders available in the comind days. C279-2020 – Wimmera Mallee Tourism – Detailed Concept Plans WMT Priority Areas The overall objective of this project is “to develop comprehensive concept designs for streetscapes, caravan parks and waterways including infrastructure, facilities and linkages as agreed with the relevant Shire Council”. The eight selected priority areas for this project are: • Buloke Shire – Donald Foletti & Sea Lake Caravan Parks Detailed Plans • Hindmarsh Shire – Nhill Townscape incorporating Lake Nhill & Rainbow Caravan Park Masterplan • West Wimmera Shire – Kaniva & Edenhope Central Activities Areas Streetscape Detailed Plans • Yarriambiack Shire – Warracknabeal & Minyip Caravan Parks.

To read more about the responsibility of our Audit and Risk Committee you can view our Charter which is available for download on our website: https://yarriambiack.vic.gov.au/wpcontent/uploads/Audit-and-Risk-Committee-Charter.pdf.

Applications are due by 29 January 2021. Appointments are expected to be made in late February 2021. Applications are to be received via email address to: Jessie Holmes, Chief Executive Officer Marked Private and Confidential - Audit and Risk Committee Application Email: jholmes@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

Christmas Opening Hours Council wil be closing at 12pm Thursday 24 December 2020 and will re-open on Monday 4 January 2021.

C281-2020 – Brim & Rupanyup Tennis/Netball Courts Construction Construction of brand new Netball/Tennis Court in Brim and Rupanyup. Detailed designs for the construction of courts currently being prepared.

For all urgent Local Laws and animal enquiries, please contact our Shire Ranger on 0428 591 980.

C266-2020 – Warracknabeal Kindergarten Upgrade Addition to current building – new room to be utilised for three-year old kindergarten. Specifications currently being prepared by the Architect for the project.

For Home Care & Meals on Wheels enquiries, please phone 0428 234 161. For all other urgent matters, please ring 0427 511 550.

If your business is interested in obtaining further information in relation to any of these projects, you will need to be registered with Council’s e-procurement portal eProcure, to ensure you receive an email alert of the advertised tender.

For other Council-operated services including libraries, transfer stations, leisure centre and caravan parks please refer to the Council website www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au for contact details and more information.

If you’re not already registered with eProcure, registration is free and relatively easy – the link to Council’s our e-procurement portal is https://www.eprocure.com.au/yarriambiack/.

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Support for wildlife plan

ildlife affected by bushfires in Victoria is the subject of a new State Government plan.

A Wildlife Welfare Bushfire Response 2020 Action Plan is designed to provide wildlife the best possible chance of survival by improving and refining the way people rescue animals. The plan, developed in partnership with the wildlife-welfare sector, follows devastating 2019-20 bushfires. The fires burnt more than 1.5million hectares across the state, leading to the loss of hundreds of millions of animals. Leaders identified areas where rescue responses could improve. Wildlife always pays a heavy cost in fires, particularly in wilderness areas. Similar to Gippsland last summer, authorities can only estimate the extent of animal loss in large-scale fires that periodically scorch Grampians, Little Desert and Big Desert national parks and the many State Parks and other shelter areas across the region. Living in relative isolation in nature reserves means many species, including some threatened, endangered or rare, are particularly vulnerable to out-of-control fires. The Wildlife Welfare Bushfire Response 2020 Action Plan will finalise new wildlife rehabilitation guidelines and – • Establish a new wildlife welfare

sector liaison role to improve communications. • Provide and co-ordinate veterinary services. • Incorporate wildlife welfare roles and training into Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s emergency response. • Set up an online tool to collect and share wildlife assessment and triage data. • Monitor koalas released after treatment to understand survival rates. The government is supporting the plan through a $59-million Bushfire Biodiversity Response and Recovery Program. The plan is the result of discussions organised by Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and included delegates from Animals Australia, Animal Justice Party, Australian Veterinary Association, RSPCA Victoria, Wildlife Victoria, Zoos Victoria and the University of Melbourne. Animal Justice Party Member for Western Victoria Andy Meddick has also helped lead planning reform. The State Government is continuing its support services provided by Wildlife Victoria’s Victorian Wildlife Hotline, allocating $494,000 in the 2020-21 State Budget. It is also providing $200,000 for 76 of the state’s authorised wildlife shelters and foster carers to share. Maximum grants for a wildlife rehabilitator program have increased to a maximum of $3000 a recipient.

TIMELY: Warracknabeal Fire Brigade captain Cameron Whelan has welcomed the State Government investment to upgrade the station. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Station upgrade confirmed Labor Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford has provided further insight into the replacement of Warracknabeal fire station. She said the station was one of many that were more than 40 years old and needed upgrading so they could meet the demands of towns and future weather threats. “Under the replacement program, facilities in Dimboola, Dartmoor and Natte Yallock, as well as Warracknabeal, will be modernised to provide adequate space to accommodate vehicles and emergency appliances,” she said. The new station at Warracknabeal will replace a building that has been

subject to severe foundation subsidence. Both the building and external concrete areas are severely cracked. Ms Pulford reminded people the State Government announced the $126-million funding package under its Fire Services Reform in June 2020. She said the reform provided the CFA with ‘greater capability in critical areas, such as funding for new volunteer training programs in health and safety and leadership, and 50 new dual-cab appliances with burn over defensive systems’. “It also includes funding for a trial of respiratory equipment to protect volunteer firefighters from the harm-

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ful effects of bushfire smoke, new personal protective clothing for every active operational volunteer firefighter, as well as a range of station support measures,” she said. Ms Pulford said new buildings would include improved amenities for volunteers of all genders, provide greater access and facilities for members with disabilities, and include areas for meetings, training and other relevant needs. “It’s great to announce this significant investment into the CFA and its selfless volunteers who give up so much of their time to serve their communities,” she said.

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orsche Cars Australia has announced it will be launching a new limited-edition sportscar Down Under next year to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the brand arriving in Australia.

Just 25 examples of the new mystery sportscar will make it to showrooms, with the only detail revealed thus far being that all units will be finished in ‘fish silver grey metallic’ paint in a nod to the original fish silver grey 356 Cabriolet – the first Porsche to be offered locally. While the commemorative car’s identity is being kept closely under

wraps, there are really only two plausible possibilities; a 911 or 718. More specifically, we expect the model in question to be some sort of cabriolet or Targa – most likely a 911 – given the link to the aforementioned fish silver grey 356 Cabriolet, however comments made by Porsche executives in Germany also open the door for a possible Speedster. Porsche AG executive board member for sales and marketing Detlev von Platen said Porsche and Australia had a close bond and tradition. “Australians love our sportscars, especially the iconic Porsche 911,” he said.

“Our Australian fans are keen on everything Porsche’s DNA is about – sportiness, performance and an emotional design – this hasn’t changed in seven decades.” A brand spokesperson said the project had involved almost every aspect of the Porsche brand, including the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur department, the Style Porsche design team and Porsche Cars Australia, PCA. Style Porsche director of special projects Grant Larson said the project had been an exciting one to work on ‘for everyone here in Stuttgart’ and that the mystery model would be based on an iconic, modern Porsche

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sportscar, but with a nod to the very first car shipped to Australia in 1951. While the 718 is undoubtedly a competent sportscar, it fails to compare as an icon to the 911, which has been offered in Australia since 1965. Further conclusions can be drawn from the promotional images shared by PCA, showing Mr Larson holding a silver moulding of what we suspect to be the car in question, the proportions of which resemble the rear-engined 911 far closer than the mid-engined 718. Regardless of which model the mystery car turns out to be, PCA chief executive and managing director Sam

Curtis is excited about the upcoming milestone and the launch of the commemorative model. “Australia holds a special place in the history of Porsche,” he said. “2021 will be a special year for Porsche enthusiasts. “It is fitting that we will celebrate 70 years in Australia just as we launch the Taycan, our first all-electric Porsche sportscar and a signal of the future of the brand.” PCA has sold 3850 new cars so far this year ending November, just 47 units, 1.2 percent down on the 3897 it shifted over the same period last year. – Callum Hunter

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Robson said for vehicle-to-vehicle collisions the Sorento exhibited ‘good levels of compatibility with other vehicles’ for its size and mass, reducing the risk of injury to occupants of vehicles involved in a crash with Kia’s latest seven-seat SUV. “The front structure of the Defender presents a higher risk to occupants of an oncoming vehicle in a crash,” she said. Despite the Sorento being sold with a third row of seats as standard and these being optional on the Defender, only the latter is fitted with side curtain airbags for third-row occupants. ANCAP’s technical report noted the

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The presence of an airbag between the Sorento’s front seats resulted in no penalty for occupant-tooccupant collisions.

The Defender was rated ‘adequate’ for driver chest and lower leg protection, with upper leg protection for both front occupants deemed ‘marginal’ due to dashboard structures being ‘a potential source of injury’, while all other body areas got full points for protection. Maximum points were awarded to the Sorento for head and neck protection for both front occupants plus the passenger’s chest and lower legs. The 50kmh full-width frontal test found chest protection for the driver and rear passengers of a Sorento to be ‘adequate’, a rating also applied to rear passenger neck protection while all areas scored full points. The oblique pole impact test also resulted in ‘adequate’ protection for the Sorento driver’s chest but top scores for all other areas and the side impact test was completed with maximum points. For Defender occupants, the fullwidth frontal test revealed ‘marginal’ protection for the rear passenger’s chest and high or perfect scores for protection of all other body areas. The Land Rover aced both the side impact and oblique pole tests with maximum points. The presence of an airbag between the Sorento’s front seats also resulted in no penalty for occupant-to-occupant collisions in the far side impact

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ne in six people will be aged over 65 years by 2050.

With the world’s population ageing quickly, it is natural to think about how pension systems around the world will cope, particularly in Australia. Fortunately, Australia’s three-component retirement income system means our agepension system is well-equipped to support older Australians now and well into the future. Comparisons of age pensions around the world are generally made based on three key factors – adequacy, sustainability and integrity. The balancing act is tough, but essential for countries to get right. It is no use having an overly generous age pension if the current funding measures – typically tax revenue – are not adequate to maintain the system long-term. Integrity is also critical, ensuring an age-pension system adequately protects a country’s older people. Age pension rates in Australia are based on an income test, assets test and your relationship status. For example, the normal maximum fortnightly rates for an eligible single person are: Maximum basic rate $860.60; maximum pension supplement $69.60; energy supplement $14.10; total $944.30. The pension supplement is an extra payment to help eligible retirees pay their utilities, phone, internet and medical expenses. Similarly, the energy supplement is an additional payment which assists pensioners with their household energy costs. There are two tests to determine age-pension eligibility in Australia – the income test and the asset test. The income test assesses all sources of you and your partner’s, if applicable, income, including financial assets. The asset test assesses the value of you and your partner’s assets excluding your principal home.

FOCAL POINT: Ararat mayor Jo Armstrong and chief executive Tim Harrison, right, with grant recipient Brian Gleeson, owner of Courthouse Bar and Grill. Mr Gleeson plans to use the money to maintain the heritage façade of his business.

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Australia is typically ranked among the best in the world for age pensions, trailing just behind the Netherlands and Denmark. In the Netherlands, for example, the maximum age pension is 50 percent of the minimum wage for couples, and 70 percent of the minimum wage for single people. Denmark differs slightly, though their system is still adequate, providing pensioners with a minimum of 40 percent of a person’s average earnings along with support through the country’s universal healthcare and housing benefits. Despite the Netherlands and Denmark consistently holding the top spots for their respective age-pension systems, Australia’s age pension comes quite close. Australia is fortunate to have a stable, well-funded age-pension system, with the maximum age pension equating to about 60 percent of the national minimum wage. When planning for your retirement, it is important to consider your desired retirement lifestyle and what this will cost. Your ongoing costs in retirement will be impacted not only by your day-to-day living expenses, but also by the value of your assets and any outstanding debt, such as a mortgage. Seeking tailored advice from a financial professional as you plan your retirement will ensure you have adequate income to fund your desired lifestyle. • The information provided in this article is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice.

Fresh look for Ararat businesses Ararat residents can expect to see improved shopfronts across the municipality after the council awarded 24 businesses with money to upgrade their façades. Businesses will share in a $65,965 façade improvement grant to improve their shopfronts and undergo maintenance. This year’s grants bring the total amount awarded to more than $140,000 in two years. Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Tim Harrison said the grant money ensured heritage buildings remained focal points across the city. “We have some great heritage buildings in this town and these

grants ensure they remain focal points and bring attention to our local businesses,” he said. “Along with the great heritage and established businesses, a highlight to me is the new businesses that have received grants, such as House of Nai, Trading with Zac and KBD Fitness Studio Café and Juice Bar, which are some of the most recent business ventures in our region.” Dr Harrison said last year’s recipients were forced to delay their works due to restrictions and other limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “One of these businesses is Quinn and Co Optometrist,

which is in a central part of town. The business was offered an extension due to all that has gone on this year,” he said. Courthouse Bar and Grill business owner Brian Gleeson is planning to update signs and maintain the façade of the building after receiving a 2020 grant. Mr Gleeson said upgrades to his business, in a heritage building in the centre of Ararat central business district, would prove to be an asset. “This is a great building and we have applied to make repairs, maintain the storefront and reflect the changes that we have made as a business,” he said.

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ENTERTAINER: Hard Face Nanna singer Daniella Bell belts out some covers for crowds at REASON TO SMILE: Warracknabeal gig-goers, from left, Bailey Watts, Dariahn Wilson and the Palace Hotel in Warracknabeal at the weekend. Declan Powell, enjoy a performance from Hard Face Nanna on Saturday night.

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return to dancefloors across Victoria has reignited Wimmera musicians’ excitement to launch back into live performances.

Hospitality venues across the region welcomed live performers back with open arms following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions earlier this month. The changes marked a pivotal moment for live-music venues, musicians and regular gig-goers across the state, with a maximum capacity of 50 people allowed to hit the dance floor. PLACE TO BE: Hudson Krause rocking out with Warracknabeal band Hard Warracknabeal band Hard Face Face Nanna. Pictures: BEN FOWLER Nanna was among many bands

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across the region to take to the stage again with a performance at the Palace Hotel in Warracknabeal on Saturday night. Drummer Mick Powell said he was ‘thrilled’ to knock the dust of his drum kit. “It was fantastic actually. We haven’t played together live since March,” he said. “Our bookings were ready to go for Relay for Life in Horsham earlier this year, but we got a phone call to say it was cancelled due to COVID and everyone went into panic mode. “We have had a few socially-distanced jams throughout the year

when we could, but that just wasn’t the same.” Powell said a full-capacity crowd contributed to a positive ambience for the night. “Lots of people came from out of town and it was a great atmosphere,” he said “It was fantastic to see people dancing and having a happy time. “People just seem to be enjoying themselves once again. “It’s been so long. It was great to break the ice and get back into it.” Dancing in venues is subject to a one person per four square metre density rule.

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BACK WHERE WE BELONG: Musicians across the state are rejoicing as they head back to the stage for live performances following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Pictured clockwise from left: CROME lead singer George Nikkelson gets in some practice; SuckaPunchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jody Taberner and Shannon Waterworth perform at the Royal Hotel in Horsham; Hard Face Nannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rob Eales; Horsham musician Aaron Murray performs at Horsham Sports and Community Club; and Wimmera band CROME, from left, drummer George Nikkelson, Marcus Ramsay, Jordan Gorter and Jim Cass rehearses at the weekend.

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Unfair dismissal

eing told you are losing your job is difficult to hear.

In this article I will provide an overview of the unfair dismissal application process and what is required for a dismissal to be determined to be unfair. An employee can apply to the Fair Work Commission for assistance if they believe they have been unfairly dismissed. To be unfairly dismissed an employee needs to be able to show that they were dismissed. An employee is ‘dismissed’ for the purposes of the Fair Work Act when the employee’s employment was terminated on the employer’s initiative or the employee resigned but was forced to do so because of the employer’s conduct. Only an employee who has completed the minimum period of service for the employer is eligible to make a claim for unfair dismissal. The minimum period for small businesses – those that employed less than 15 employees at the time of the dismissal – is 12 months continuous service. For all other businesses the minimum period is six months continuous service. For employers who had less than 15 employees at the time of dismissal they might defend an unfair dismissal claim by showing that they complied with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. You can obtain a copy of this code from the Fair Work Commission’s website. The following people will not succeed in a claim for unfair dismissal: Employees earning more than $153,600 per annum; independent contractors; employees on fixed-term contracts. Casual employees will not be able to make a claim unless they were employed on a regular and systematic basis and are able to show they had a reasonable expectation of ongoing employment. The dismissal will not be deemed to be unfair if the employer can establish the employee’s dismissal was a case of genuine redundancy. To do this, the employer would need to show they no longer required the person’s job to be performed by anyone because of changes in the operational requirements of the employer’s enterprise.

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Generally, you will only have 21 days from the date of dismissal to file your application. The employer might make a jurisdictional objection to an unfair dismissal claim if the employer believes that an employee is ineligible to make a claim due to some of the requirements set out above. These jurisdictional objections might be required to be heard at a separate hearing.

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The dismissal will be considered unfair if the Fair Work Commission is satisfied that the dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable. There are a number of factors the commission will consider to make this determination.

Remedy

Where the Fair Work Commission finds that an employee was protected from unfair dismissal at the time of being dismissed and found the person had been unfairly dismissed, they might order the employee’s reinstatement or compensation. Unfair dismissal can be a complex area of law. I recommend obtaining legal representation should you need to make, or defend, an unfair dismissal application. • Patrick Smith is the principal of O’Brien & Smith Lawyers. This article is intended to be used as a guide only. It is not, and is not intended to be, advice on any specific matter. Neither Patrick nor O’Brien & Smith Lawyers accept responsibility for any acts or omissions resulting from reliance upon the content of this article. Before acting on the basis of any material in this article, we recommend that you consult your lawyer.

OUT OF ISOLATION: U3A Stawell members meet for a Christmas lunch.

Stawell U3A gathering University of the Third Age Stawell members reflected on the challenging aspects of a ‘long year of isolation’ when they gathered for a Christmas lunch. The lunch provided members with a chance to catch up after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Branch president Gabrielle Chamberlin said 2020 had put U3A principles of selfhelp and mutual support, the cornerstone of the U3A movement, to the test. “Not to be defeated many members discovered new skills,” she said. “Zoom became popular, as did long walks, home-based skills and our gardens flourished. “A versatile lot, our older gentlemen learned to bump elbows and to cast aside the

age-old practice of a handshake on meeting. And our grandchildren learned to their surprise a kiss from grandma was not such a bad thing when you couldn’t have one.” U3A Stawell will resume programs, classes and workshops from 10am on February 5 next year at its new home at Stawell Library in Sloane Street. Classes include German, tai chi and music craft with singing. Mrs Chamberlin said the branch regularly added new classes and workshops and members were writing a script and making a short film during 2021. “In term one, among other programs we will workshop plants and plant propagation, with a look at world gardens including Stawell district

native gardens. Music appreciation will be expanded to include more about ‘what we know about our favourite music’ and we are planning a book club,” she said. “U3A Stawell is a friendly, social group established in 1988 that welcomes new members throughout the year.” U3A is a non-profit organisation that aims to offer low-cost learning and social stimulation to semi-retired and retired people, with the emphasis on skills sharing. There is no minimum age limit requirement for joining. People keen to join or find out more can call Irene Sturt on 0427 547 891 or Mrs Chamberlin on 0427 700 258.

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Bryce, Debbie and all the Simpsons staff would like to wish all their valued clients a very safe and merry Christmas and they look forward to assisting you in the new year for all your labour hire needs. Seasons Greetings from Simpson Horsham and Ballarat

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HORSHAM AUTO WRECKERS & CAR SALES Gilbert, Debbie & staff wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for your support throughout the past year. They look forward to providing you with the same great service in the new year.

Fully qualiﬁed First Aid Trainer Casey Kosch First Aid Training wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and looks forward to providing courses to the Wimmera in 2021 PO Box 6, Murtoa VIC 3390 Ph: 0408 341 755 Email: caseykoschfat@bigpond.com Jamie, Trina and the team at

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Susan, Rosemary, Heather, Teresa, Meredith, Rachel and staff at Horsham Florist wish everyone a very Happy Christmas, and remind you they will be closed from 25th December and re-opening on the 4th January 2021 For delivery to surrounding towns, orders must be in by 5pm Tuesday 22nd December. Seasons Greetings from Horsham Florist!

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Betta Home Living Horsham wishes all their valued customers a Happy and Fun Filled Christmas and a Safe New Year!

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Horsham would like to wish all their customers and tradies a very colourful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! Horsham PaintRight thank you all for your support through 2020.

Ben, Kate-Lyn, Deagan and Slater from BK Carts wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season. Thank you to everyone in the Wimmera, and surrounding local areas for all their support during the year and they look forward to seeing you in 2021.

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Seers Smokehouse and Bakehouse – catering for all your Christmas needs, with roast meats, American BBQ, fresh seafood, turkeys and hams for your work parties and family festivities.

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We look forward to building with you in 2021! Registered Builder Justin Lane - DB-U 23983

Seasons greeting to you all from BK Carts!!!

Woody's Cleaning Service would like to thank the Wimmera and surrounding areas for all their support throughout the past year.

Chris, Sophie and the team at Seers' Smokehouse & Bakehouse wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season.

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Justin, Jo and the award winning team at Lane Building Contractors wish all their clients and contractors a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Golden Christmas” (AKA ‘Love For Christmas’) (PG) (’12) Stars: Shantel VanSanten 2:00 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 1 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 The Lunch Break [s] 5:40 Test Cricket: Day 1 [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 1 [s] 7:40 Tea Break [s] 8:00 Test Cricket: Day [s] 10:30 The Amazing Race (PG) [s] 11:30 Celebrity Obsessed: Alec Baldwin (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Christmas Wish” (PG) (’19) Stars: Hilarie Burton 1:50 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Great Getaways (PG) [s] 8:30 Race Across The World (PG) [s] 9:50 Inside Phuket Airport: Welcome To Paradise (PG) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 World’s Wildest Flights (M) [s] 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s ] 2:30 Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Jamie: Easy Meals At Christmas [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 9:30 Blue Bloods (M) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History (M v) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years 9:30 Lennon’s Last Weekend (PG) 10:35 SBS World News 11:05 24 Hours In Police Custody: What Lies Beneath (M l)

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 4:30 The Real Seachange 5:00 Under The Hammer (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 9:30 One Lane Bridge (M v,l) 11:30 Holiday Horrors: Caught On Camera (M l) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M) 3:30 Under The Hammer (PG)

12:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 1:00 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG) 2:00 Mine Kings (PG) 3:00 Mudslingers (PG) 3:30 The Hunt For Monster Bass (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 1 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Brothers’ Nest” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Shane Jacobson

11:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 11:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 TBA 1:30 Medium (M) 2:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:30 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG)

10:00 Mission Impossible (PG) 11:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 12:00 MacGyver (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission Impossible (PG) (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 10:30 Seal Team (M) 11:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M)

2:10 Munchies Guide To Las Vegas (PG) 3:00 Munchies Guide To Oaxaca (PG) 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 VICE (PG) 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:10 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 9:15 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (MA15+)

3:50 How To Do Stuff Good 4:10 Odd Squad 4:35 Hank Zipzer 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 All Hail King Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:25 Secret Life Of Boys: Farther Christmas 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Danger Mouse 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 9:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:35 Degrassi (PG) 10:00 rage (PG)

5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:35 PJ Masks 5:55 Go Jetters 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 Mock The Week (M) 9:30 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special (M l,v) 10:00 Reputation Rehab (M) 10:30 Superwog (MA15+) 10:55 Ghosts (PG) 11:25 Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (M v) 12:05 Red Dwarf (M) 12:35 Green Wing (M l,s) 1:30 The Office (M)

12:00 ABC News 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 7.30 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 Landline Summer 1:00 ABC Late News 1:15 The Drum 2:15 ABC News Overnight 2:30 Songlines

2:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man (PG) 4:00 Baywatch (M) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (PG) (’86) Stars: Matthew Broderick 9:45 Movie: “American Reunion” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Alyson Hannigan 12:00 Baywatch (M) 1:00 The Xtreme Collxtion (PG) 2:00 Dance Moms (PG)

12:00 As Time Goes By 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Garden Gurus Moments 3:10 Movie: “The Third Man” (PG) (’49) Stars: Orson Welles 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (M v) 9:30 The First 48 (M v) 10:30 The Price Of Duty (M) 11:30 Westside (MA15+) 12:30 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 10:30 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) [s] 1:50 Rake (M l,s,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery [s] 4:55 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia Christmas Special [s] 8:30 Vera (PG) [s] 10:05 Mum (M) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Gruen (M) [s] 11:30 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Puppy For Christmas” (G) (’16) Stars: Cindy Busby 2:00 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 2 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 Test Cricket The Lunch Break [s] 5:40 Test Cricket: Day 2 [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 2 [s] 7:40 Test Cricket: Tea Break [s] 8:00 Test Cricket: Day 2 [s] 10:30 Movie: “Live By Night” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck, Elle Fanning 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Hometown Christmas” (PG) (’19) Stars: Beverley Mitchell 1:50 9Honey Every Day Kitchen [s] 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Country House Hunters Australia [s] 8:30 Movie: “Bad Moms 2” (M l,d) (’17) Stars: Mila Kunis 10:35 Movie: “Four Holidays” (M s) (’08) Stars: Vince Vaughn 12:10 Tipping Point

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M l,s) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History (M v) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Scanning The Nile (PG) (In English/ French) 8:30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 9:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Country Music (PG)

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special 3 (PG) 4:00 Christmas With The Salvos (PG) 4:30 The Real Seachange 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia 10:30 Property Ladder UK (PG) 1:00 The Fine Art Auction (M) 4:00 Escape To The Country

12:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 1:00 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG) 2:00 Mine Kings (PG) 3:00 Mudslingers (PG) 3:30 The Grade Cricketer 4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 2 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid” (PG) (’69) Stars: Robert Redford 9:50 Movie: “Boar” (M) (’17)

11:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 11:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 TBA 1:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 2:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 3:00 Seinfeld (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:30 Nancy Drew (M)

11:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 12:00 MacGyver (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission Impossible (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 9:30 Movie: “Escape Plan” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 11:50 Evil (M s)

2:50 Munchies Guide To Bohemia (PG) 3:40 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:05 PBS Newshour 5:05 Small Business Secrets (PG) 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:10 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Ngumpin Kartiya (M) 8:55 Hoarders (M d) 9:45 Ina Loves Porno (MA15+) (In English/ Finnish)

2:30 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts 3:10 Almost Never 4:10 Odd Squad 4:35 Hank Zipzer 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 All Hail King Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole (PG) 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:40 Good Game Spawn Point 9:00 Voltron: Legendary Defender: The Prisoner (PG) 9:25 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 9:45 Degrassi (PG)

5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:35 PJ Masks 5:55 Go Jetters 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Gruen XL (PG) 9:15 Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary (PG) 9:45 Catherine Tate Christmas Special (M l,s) 10:25 The IT Crowd (M) 10:50 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11:20 Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (M s,v) 12:00 Green Wing (M l,s) 12:50 The IT Crowd (M)

12:00 ABC News 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 The Business: Summer Series 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 Friday Briefing 1:00 ABC Late News 1:15 The Drum

2:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man (PG) 4:00 Baywatch (M) 5:00 Clarence (PG) 5:15 Movie: “Free Birds” (G) (’13) Stars: Woody Harrelson 7:00 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:45 Movie: “Transformers: The Last Knight” (M) (’09) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 11:45 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time (M) 12:40 URBEX: Enter At Your Own Risk (M l)

12:00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything (M) 1:00 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 1:55 The Young And The Restless (M) 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “Private’s Progress” (G) (’56) Stars: Terry-Thomas 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Planet Earth II (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” (PG) (’89) Stars: William Shatner 10:50 Movie: “Bad Boys” (MA15+) (’83) Stars:

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Royal Variety Performance 2018 [s] 2:20 The Sound [s] 3:25 Dream Gardens: Brisbane [s] 4:00 Climate Change: The Facts [s] 5:00 Basketball: WNBL: Preliminary Final *Live* From TBA [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Midsomer Murders: Death Of The Small Coppers (M v) [s] 9:00 Endeavour: Cartouche (M v) [s] 10:35 Sherlock: The Lying Detective (M v) [s] 12:05 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 11:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers *Live* From Blundstone Arena, Hobart [s] 2:30 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 3 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 5:40 Test Cricket Day 3 [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 3 [s] 7:40 Test Cricket: Tea Break [s] 8:00 Test Cricket: Day 3 [s] 10:30 Movie: “Jack The Giant Slayer” (M) (’13) Stars: Nicholas Hoult

12:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman And Ironwoman Series [s] 2:00 The Healthy Cooks [s] 2:30 World’s Greatest Journeys [s] 3:30 Great Getaways [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 RBT (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 RBT (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “The Grinch” (PG) (’18) Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch 9:10 Movie: “Christmas With The Kranks” (PG) (’04) Stars: Tim Allen 11:10 Movie: “The Invention Of Lying” (M s,l) (’09)

7:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails (PG) [s] 7:30 All 4 Adventure [s] 8:30 4X4 Adventures [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown [s] 1:00 Left Off The Map [s] 1:30 Emmylou’s Christmas Table [s] 2:00 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:30 10 Travlr Northern Territory [s] 3:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 The Living Room [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Family Feud (PG) [s] 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 9:30 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:15 Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship Round 7, France 3:10 Cycling: NRS 2020: Brisbane Classic 4:10 Gourmet Farmer 4:40 Tony Robinson’s Hidden Britain By Drone 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Of Our Cities (PG) 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 9:25 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MA15+) (’07) (In English/ Spanish) 11:40 Movie: “Silence” (MA15+) (’16) (In English/ Japanese)

2:00 Creek To Coast 2:30 Weekender 3:00 Property Ladder UK: Maidstone/ Burgess Hill (PG) 5:30 Greatest Outdoors: Beach Breaks (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover: Salford (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M) 3:30 Sydney Weekender 4:00 Creek To Coast 4:30 Weekender 5:00 Home Shopping

11:30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 12:30 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 1:00 Blokesworld (PG) 1:30 Freesurfer (PG) 2:00 Mine Kings (PG) 3:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 4:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 3 7:00 Building Giants (PG) 8:00 Mysteries Of The Abandoned (PG) 9:00 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 12:00 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG)

11:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 11:30 Charmed (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 TBA 1:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle 1:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (M) 12:30 2 Broke Girls (M v) 1:30 Charmed (PG)

11:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 1:00 Mission Impossible (PG) 2:00 I Fish 2:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventure (PG) 3:30 All 4 Adventure 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Road Less Travelled 5:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M) 10:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 11:20 MacGyver (PG) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 1:10 48 Hours (M v) 2:10 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

2:00 New Girl (PG) 2:55 Insight 3:55 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 PBS Newshour 5:20 Most Expensivest (PG) 5:45 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 6:55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle (PG) 7:50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (M) 12:15 Movie: “The Fly II” (MA15+) (’89) Stars: Eric Stoltz 2:10 The Movie Show (M v)

2:50 Voltron: Legendary Defender 3:15 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 3:40 Dragon Ball Super 4:05 Odd Squad 4:30 Hank Zipzer 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 All Hail King Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Bruno & Boots: Go Jump In The Pool” (PG) (’16) Stars: Jonny Gray 7:55 Shaun The Sheep 8:35 The Demon Headmaster 9:05 Almost Never 9:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:20 Go Jetters 6:10 Dog Loves Books 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Insert Name Here: Xmas (M l) 9:50 QI: No L (PG) 9:30 Live At The Apollo: Christmas Special (M l) 10:20 QI: Merriment (PG) 10:50 Mock The Week (PG) 11:20 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 12:00 Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special (M d,s)

2:00 ABC News 2:30 Landline Summer 3:00 ABC News 3:30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One 4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Business: Summer Series 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The Brief: 2020 In Review 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 ABC News Regional 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Weekend 8:30 Foreign Correspondent 9:00 ABC News Weekend

2:00 Clarence (PG) 2:15 The Xtreme Collxtion (PG) 3:15 Movie: “Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword Of Justice” (G) (’12) Stars: Sarah Natochenny 4:45 Movie: “Harry And The Hendersons” (PG) (’87) Stars: Kevin Peter Hall 7:00 Movie: “The Croods” (PG) (’13) Stars: Ryan Reynolds 9:00 Movie: “Spiderman 3” (M v) (’07) Stars: Tobey Maguire 12:00 Stunt Science (MA15+)

11:00 Movie: “Trent’s Last Case” (G) (’52) Stars: Michael Wilding 12:55 Movie: “I’m All Right Jack” (G) (’59) Stars: Peter Sellers 3:05 Movie: “The Syndicate” (PG) (’68) Stars: William Sylvester 5:00 Movie: “The Horse Soldiers” (G) (’59) Stars: John Wayne 7:30 Movie: “Man On Fire” (M v,l) (’04) Stars: Denzel Washington 10:30 Movie: “16 Blocks” (M l,v) (’06) Stars: Bruce Willis 12:30 My Favourite Martian

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

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Tv guide

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Listen weekdays from 8.30am on

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline Summer [s] 1:00 Back Roads [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia Christmas Special [s] 2:30 Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Grand Final *Live* [s] 5:00 War On Waste: The Battle Continues (PG) [s] 6:00 The Sound (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] 8:35 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell Pagan Holiday Special (M) [s] 9:35 Total Control (MA15+) [s]

11:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers *Live* [s] 2:30 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 4 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 The Lunch Break [s] 5:40 Day 4 [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:0 Day 4 [s] 7:40 Tea Break [s] 8:00 Day 4 10:30 Movie: “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” (PG) (’85) Stars: Chevy Chase 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman And Ironwoman Series [s] 2:00 Movie: “A Very Merry Toy Store” (PG) (’17) Stars: Melissa Joan Hart 4:00 Tipping Point [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 8:00 RBT (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Top Gun” (PG) (’86) Stars: Tom Cruise 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Killer On The Line (M v) [s] 12:00 Emergence (M)

12:00 Destination Dessert [s] 12:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] 1:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 2:00 4X4 Adventures [s] 3:00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 Family Feud (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted 10:30 Blood And Treasure (M) [s] 12:20 NCIS (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating Rostelecom Cup 5:05 Travel Man 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Blood Of The Clans (PG) 8:35 Inside The Savoy Hotel (PG) 9:30 Secrets Of Harrods Department Store (PG) 10:25 Marry Me, Marry My Family (PG) (In English/ Filipino/ Urdu) 11:30 Police Custody (M l) 12:30 How To Lose Weight Well (PG) 3:20 Dying Laughing (M l,s)

2:30 The Bowls Show (PG) 3:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “3:10 To Yuma” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: Christian Bale 11:00 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 12:00 Holiday Horrors: Caught On Camera (M) 1:00 Medical Rookies (PG) 2:00 Brit Cops (PG)

3:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 4:00 Bushfire Wars (PG) 4:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 4 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Alien: Covenant” (M) (’17)

1:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 2:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 3:30 Saturday Night Takeaway UK (PG) 5:00 The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:00 Man With A Plan (PG) 11:30 2 Broke Girls (M) 12:30 Mom (M s,d) 2:30 Charmed (PG)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:30 Reel Action 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles: (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 3:00 Elementary (M v)

4:15 Shaun Micallef’s Stairway To Heaven (PG) 5:10 Running Wild (PG) 6:00 Years Of Living Dangerously (PG) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:35 Lost Gold Of World War II (PG) 9:20 United Shades Of America (M) 10:10 Couples Therapy: The COVID Special (M)

4:35 Hank Zipzer 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 All Hail King Julien 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 Movie: “Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War” (G) (’17) Stars: Matt Baram 8:05 Wallace And Gromit 8:35 The Demon Headmaster 9:05 Almost Never 9:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

5:25 Wallykazam! 6:10 Hey Duggee 6:35 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:15 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 10:00 Gruen XL (PG) 10:45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M)

3:30 The Ticket: 2020 - The Year In Sport 4:00 ABC News 4:30 ABC News Regional 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 ABC News Weekend 8:30 The Brief

3:00 Movie: “Madeline” (G) (’98) Stars: Frances McDormand 4:50 Movie: “The Nutcracker” (PG) (’10) Stars: Elle Fanning 7:00 Movie: “Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (G) (’00) Stars: Taylor Momsen 9:00 Movie: “Love Actually” (M n,l,s) (’03) Stars: Keira Knightley

12:30 Great Getaways (PG) 1:30 Movie: “How To Stuff A Wild Bikini” (G) (’65) Stars: Annette Funicello 3:30 Movie: “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (PG) (’65) Stars: Max von Sydow 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (M) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M mp)

1:00 Gruen (PG) [s] 1:35 Squinters (M l,d,s) [s] 2:00 Maggie Beer In Japan [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One [s] 8:30 Australia Remastered [s] 9:30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (M) [s]

12:00 Movie: “Spirit Of Christmas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Thomas Beaudoin 2:00 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1: Day 5 *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] 5:00 The Lunch Break [s] 5:40 Day 5 [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Day 5 [s] 7:40 Tea Break [s] 8:00 Day 5 [s] 10:30 Station 19: Stronger Together (M) [s] 11:30 Criminal Confessions: Belmont County, Ohio (M v,l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Movie: “Four Christmases And A Wedding” (G) (’17) Stars: Arielle Kebbe 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Gold Coast Cops (M v,l) [s] 8:00 Driving Test: Thabi (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull” (M v) (’08) Stars: Harrison Ford

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Big Bang Theory (M) [s] 8:00 Movie: “Miss Congeniality” (PG) (’00) Stars: Sandra Bullock

2:00 Pope - The Most Powerful Man In History (M s) 2:45 Restaurant SOS (PG) 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 The Supervet (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich (PG)8:40 Inside Harrods At Christmas (PG) 9:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Hamilton Agent (M) (In Swedish/ English)

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Killer Tapes (M) 11:50 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M v) 12:50 Doc Martin (M) 2:00 Escape To The Country

4:00 Storage Wars Canada (PG) 4:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 1 - Day 5 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 SAS UK (M l) 8:30 Movie: “Winchester” (M h,v) (’18) Stars: Helen Mirren 10:45 American Dad (PG)

1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:30 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK (PG) 5:10 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Law & Order: SVU (M) 11:15 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 Law & Order: SVU (M v)

5:05 Climate Crisis: Make The World Greta (PG) 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:10 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 9:25 Nude (MA15+) (In French) 10:15 Sex In Strange Places (M)

4:35 Hank Zipzer 5:05 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 Spirit Riding Free 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 Movie: “The Boy In The Dress” (G) (’14) Stars: Billy Kennedy 7:35 Horrible Histories (PG) 8:00 Shaun The Sheep 8:35 Shaun The Sheep 8:40 The Demon Headmaster (PG)

5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:25 Nella The Princess Knight 5:55 Peter Rabbit 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M l,s) 8:50 The Office (M l,s) 9:45 The Young Offenders (M l,s) 10:20 Detectorists (PG) 10:50 Hang Ups (M s)

3:00 ABC News 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC News Tonight 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 ABC Late News 10:30 Australian Story 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 Back Roads

3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man (PG) 4:00 Quantum Leap (M) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps” (PG) (’00) Stars: Eddie Murphy 9:40 Movie: “Another 48 Hrs” (M l,v) (’90)

2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Lady Killers” (PG) (’55) Stars: Alec Guinness 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Grantchester Christmas Special (M v) 9:00 DCI Banks (M) 11:00 See No Evil (M)

1:00 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell Pagan Holiday Special (M) [s] 2:00 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 8:30 Mystify Michael Hutchence (M) [s]

12:00 Movie: “Angels In The Snow” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jaeda Lily Miller 2:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) (’17) Stars: Gal Gado 10:20 Chicago Fire (M) [s] 11:25 The Goldbergs (PG) [s] 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy (M v) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Movie: “The Christmas Consultant”(PG) (’12) Stars: David Hasselhoff 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 20 To One (M) [s] 8:30 Kath & Kim (PG) [s] 9:40 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year (PG) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 The First 48 (M v) [s] 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Jamie’s Quick And Easy Food [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Santa Simulation (M) [s] 8:00 Movie: “Red 2” (M v,l) (’13) Stars: Bruce Willis

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Pope - The Most Powerful Man In History (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:25 Nigella: The Cook Who Made Me 4:25 The Search For The Last Supper 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo: Horizontal Falls (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:35 Inside Aldi At Christmas (PG) 9:25 Drink Wars: Coca-Cola Vs Pepsi (PG)

2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Christmas With The Salvos (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 4:30 The Real Seachange 5:00 Under The Hammer (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v)

4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Road Hauks (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:00 Motorway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Full Custom Garage (PG) 9:30 Counting Cars (PG)

1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Saturday Night Takeaway UK (PG) 5:10 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Miami (M v) 10:25 Elementary (M v,d) 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 NCIS (M v) 3:15 Hawaii Five-O (M v,s)

5:10 United In Tears: The Oatlands Tragedy (PG) 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:10 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Escaping Polygamy (M) 9:20 The 2000s (MA15+) 10:10 Locked Up Abroad (M v)

5:35 So Awkward 6:00 School Of Rock 6:30 Movie: “The Son Of Bigfoot” (PG) (’17) Stars: Pappy Faulkner 8:00 Shaun The Sheep 8:35 The Demon Headmaster 9:05 Almost Never 9:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 10:00 Degrassi: The Next Generation (PG) 10:20 rage (PG)

5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:25 Rusty Saves Christmas 5:55 PJ Masks 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Insert Name Here (M l,s) 9:00 Ghosts (PG) 9:35 Upstart Crow (PG) 10:15 I’m Alan Partridge (PG) 11:15 Frontline (PG) 11:40 Hang Ups (M)

3:00 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC News Tonight 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 ABC Late News 10:30 Australian Story 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 Back Roads

3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man (PG) 4:00 Quantum Leap (M) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Grinch” (PG) (’18) Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch 9:15 Movie: “Bad Santa” (M) (’03) Stars: Billy Bob Thornton

3:25 Movie: “Sands Of The Desert” (G) (’60) Stars: Charlie Drake 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40 Call The Midwife Christmas Special (M) 10:20 Christmas At Chatsworth House 11:20 The Disappearance Of Maura Murray (M v)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Christmas Sounds Better This Year [s] 2:00 The Queen’s Green Planet [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Sammy J’s 2020 Dumpster Fire Spectacular [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Hard Quiz Kids Special (PG) [s] 8:00 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2020 [s] 9:00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Christmas Special [s]

12:00 Movie: “A Kiwi Christmas” (PG) (’17) Stars: Kari Väänänen 2:00 Funniest Cutest Kittens (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer [s] 7:30 Woolworths’ Carols In The Domain (PG) [s] 10:00 Movie: “Vegas Vacation” (PG) (’97) Stars: Chevy Chase 12:00 Code Black (M d) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Movie: “My Christmas Prince” (PG) (’17) Stars: Alexis Knapp 2:00 Bondi Vet Coast To Coast (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Paramedics (M) [s] 8:30 The Inbetween (M v) [s] 9:30 Chicago Med (MA15+) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) [s] 8:00 Jamie: Easy Meals At Christmas [s] 9:00 Movie: “Jack Reacher” (M v,l) (’12) Stars: Tom Cruise

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Pope - The Most Powerful Man In History (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:25 Greetings From Planet Smurf (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 4:30 The Monopoly Story 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 London’s Great Bridges (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of Britain (M v) 9:30 The Sister (M) 10:25 SBS World News Late

2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer (PG) 4:30 The Real Seachange 5:00 Under The Hammer (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country: Wiltshire 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Jonathan Creek Xmas 2001 (M v,s)

4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 8:30 Family Guy (PG) 9:30 American Dad (PG) 10:30 Golden Boy (M) 11:30 Family Guy (PG)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 NCIS (PG) 3:10 MacGyver (PG)

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Megafactories 6:10 Travel Man (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Last Year Of Television (M) 9:30 Movie: “Get On Up” (M) (’14) Stars: Chadwick Boseman 12:00 Movie: “The Claim” (M) (’00) Stars: West Bentley

6:55 Scream Street 7:15 SheZow 7:30 The Oddbods Show 8:15 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:30 Wishfart! 6:05 The Next Step (Part 2) 6:30 Movie: “Blinky Bill: The Movie” (G) (’15) Stars: Billy Birmingham 8:00 Shaun The Sheep 8:40 The Demon Headmaster

5:05 Dinosaur Train 5:25 Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale 6:05 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:25 Hey Duggee 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 The IT Crowd (PG) 8:55 Rosehaven (PG) 9:20 Would I Lie To You? (M) 9:55 Frontline (PG) 10:25 Daniel Muggleton (MA15+)

3:00 ABC News Afternoon 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC News Tonight 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 ABC Late News 10:25 Australian Story 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 Back Roads

3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man (PG) 4:00 Quantum Leap (M) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Arthur Christmas” (G) (’11) Stars: Sarah Smith 9:30 Movie: “Four Holidays” (M) (’08) Stars: Vince Vaughn

2:50 Explore 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “Carry On Cleo” (PG) (’64) Stars: Kenneth Williams 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:50 Silent Witness (MA15+) 12:10 Antiques Roadshow

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1. American physicist, engineer and inventor Percy Spencer was responsible for creating what, based on radar technology, that is now an everyday household appliance?

5. We occasionally hear about the Mariana Trench when discussions turn to ocean depth. In which ocean is the trench?

6. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant at the centre of a 2. Of the human senses, which nuclear accident in 1986 and subsequent widespread radiais the most sensitive? tion contamination is in which 3. True or false? Most cats European country? A. Russia. have 18 toes. B. Belarus. C. Ukraine. D. 4. When we have plenty of wa- Moldova? ter in the Wimmera we often 7. A large historic and powersee our wonderful black swans ful anti-war oil painting called gather on various wetlands and Guernica, on exhibit in Museo lakes. What are the male and Reina Sofia in Madrid, was in female names for a swan? response to the horrific bombing of Basque town Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Who was the artist?

8. In the 1980s, the Canadian city of Montreal was the setting for the 1987 international Montreal Protocol, an agreement designed to protect what? 9. ‘Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene…’ is the opening line of which Shakespeare play? 10. Many of us enjoy the flavour of the spice vanilla. In 2018, which of the following countries produced the most of this product, derived from vanilla orchids, worldwide – Mexico, Papua New Guinea, China, Indonesia or Madagascar?

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For the week December 20 - 26

(March 21 - April 20) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.45.5 This is a period in which you could meet the one and only but make sure your previous relationships are sorted out. Very busy socially and lots of fun should be had by all.

LEO:

(July 23 - August 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.35.28.6 Many happy moments with loved ones and you could be a very sought-after guest during this period. With your natural good humour and talent for diplomacy you will overcome problems.

TAURUS:

VIRGO:

(April 21 - May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.7.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 3.12.23.24.35.44 Time to get going and getting the jobs done that have been left till later. Some of your plans might not work as they were supposed to but things will settle down soon and put your mind at peace.

(August 23 - September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.35.7 Surprises and changes of direction could happen now. Your travel plans could be cancelled or deferred and you could be tempted to overspend when not so sensible.

GEMINI:

(September 24 - October 23) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.2 Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.37.45.9 People will be pleased if you tell them how you feel about them – communication is the key word for this period. You could find a way to improve your financial situation in a small way and this could keep you busy for some time.

(May 21 - June 21) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.23.23.34.43.44 You could return to old paths and meet long lost friends. Most of your plans should work out well if you have done your homework and do not rely on others to get things going.

CANCER:

(June 22 - July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.33 Do not waste your time worrying about something that probably will never happen. Make sure you do the right thing about your health and then forget it. Something happy is about to happen.

SAGITTARIUS:

(November 23 - December 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.4.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.34.42.11 If you are planning travel make sure all your appointments and bookings are double checked as there could be some cancellations or deferrals. No good starting an argument with a well-known pig head.

CAPRICORN:

(December 21 - January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.45.22 Not a good period to exchange secrets, if you want to keep something confidential you better keep quiet. You should be much more successful in your romantic life then you have been of late.

LIBRA:

AQUARIUS:

(January 20 - February 19) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.3.23.25.34.44 You could be offered a holiday out of the blue and someone could show a special interest in your ideas. In business you might need to consult an expert for any problems you cannot handle yourself.

SCORPIO:

(October 24 - November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.6.7 Lotto Numbers: 5.7.23.34.33.44 You might be very important to someone and your help vital to this person in the future. Very good news from far away should boost your ego and your bank balance if handled well. Some good vibes from a Virgo.

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(February 20 - March 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.4.5 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.24.34.35 Make sure you do a good job of special chores given to you by people in authority this could lead to something more profitable in the future. Someone is waiting to hear from you.

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NERI, Marina

NOLLER, Rev. Geoffrey David

18.7.1940 - 10.12.2020 Marina aged 80 passed away peaceful on Thursday December 10th, 2020. Beloved wife to Armando (Dec). Devoted Mother & Mother inlaw to Concettina & Sebastian, Delia & Angelo, Luciana & Robert, Francesco & Michelle. Adored Nonna to Bianca, Giuliana, Jordan, Celeste, Kristian, Alannah. A laugh, a smile, a joke or two, always happy, that’s how we’ll remember you. Forever in our hearts.

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Father of Steph & Geoff, Vanessa & Jeff, Trevor & Aloma, Neville & Jen, Tony (& Fiona), Chris (Kit) & Di, Rich & Karyn. Loving grandfather of 32 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY.

PICONE Raymond Leslie 6.6.1961 - 12.12.2020 Dearly loved husband of Merle. Loved son of Les and Kath. In our hearts you will always be loved. A Graveside Service will be held to farewell Ray at the Dimboola Cemetery on Friday Dec. 18th 2020 commencing at 11.30am.

The funeral service for Mrs Marina Neri will be on Thursday, December 17 at 2pm at St Luke’s Church, 1A David St, Lalor. There will be a viewing Wednesday December 16th 6:30pm at White Lady Epping Chapel, 25 Cooper St, Epping followed by Rosary at 7pm. Burial will be Friday, December 18, 12pm at the Horsham Cemetery. https://www. multimediastudios.com.au/ marina-neri

Cash paid for GOLD and SILVER • Jewellery • Coins • Antiques • Watches • Gold nuggets • All conditions any amount, new, old or worn • We travel to your location, alternatively Horsham and Dimboola appointments available

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~ WALSH, Angela ~

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On behalf of the late Angela Walsh, we sincerely thank all you wonderful people who sent cards, flowers, food or called with messages of condolences or offered prayers on the loss of our beautiful Angela. She was a much-loved wife, mother, mother-in-law and Nanny. She will never be forgotten. We were able to keep Angela at home through her illness due to the ongoing support of the Palliative Care team, District Nurses and our loving family. All were brilliant. Would you all please accept this as our personal thanks. Terry, Belinda, Damian, Adele, Anthony, Christopher & families.

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Thank you

One Poll Hereford bull, 2yo, very quiet, well bred $2500 plus Gst Ph 0429434340 Horsham

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Thanks to SES, Fire Brigade & GIO staff who came to our aid to assess and repair damage to our home after the tornado. Much appreciated. Alma Moore and Kevin Jones

2 Fresian, 2 black baldy heifers, 1 black heifer, pic# 3HNKH029 $600 each Ph 0459222231

14.2.1929 - 4.12.2020

Dearly loved husband of Elly (Eleanor).

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~ BATSON ~ Liam Michael

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Thank You

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Dearly loved grandson of Noel and Betty Janetzki. Tragically taken December 19, 2019. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

NOLLER, Rev. Geoffrey David

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Farm Machinery

Pigs, spit size from $135 each, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph 0481864397 Point of lay pullets, Isa Brown, blacks Ph Andrew 0477424785 or Julie 0419209190 Poll Dorset Rams, excellent quality, reasonably priced, OJD vacc, brucellosis accredited, PIC# 3HSML018 Ph Ron 53839238 or Patrick 0417531085 Purebred English Staffordshire puppies, 1 Female and 6 Male, ready for new homes, born 19/09/20, vet checked, wormed, vacc, m/c 985141003099537, 985141003099167, 985141003096883, 985141003096773, 985141003097761, 985141003099769, 985141003099218 Source # MD124745 $1500ono Ph Helen 0429379575

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

Camper tailer, Aussie Jay’s, 8rs old, off road, EC, annex, kitchen, 12v system $2900 Ph 0418511253

Napier 610 air cart with good small seeds box and urea spreading set up, the machine planted current crop and is for sale due to upgrade, note cart only $3200 plus Gst ono Ph 0427610283 New disc plates to suit Case 596 $60ea plus Gst Ph 0429979100

Fiat Ducato Maxiuan, Freedom camping 76k, 3ltr turbo diesel man, too much to list, covered in trailer, boat/ motor, 2KVA Gen, many extras, welcome to look $86,000 Ph 0419647779

After agistment for childs pony mare, does need a Jenny Craig paddock in spring, can provide 24/7 hay if required, Roosters and ducks wanted Ph good with fences, in or close to Stawell REDUCED Jayco Swan Campervan 0469740723 Ph Allison 0492804340 1988, canvas top replaced 2016, bag end flys, bag awning, full annex, always Alpacas, male and female, 1yrs to 3yrs R75 Gleaner, 2003, 39’ Agco draper shedded $6000ono Ph 0427861316 $150, 10yrs and older $100 inc Gst Ph caravans on trailer, 2641 roter hrs $60,000 Ph 0419334242 Leave a message Viscount pop-top Grand Tourer 0429944146 17’ Jayco Sterling pop-top, caravan, 1985, top cond, near new Angus heifer, 19mths of age, quiet immaculate, elec brakes, island d/bed, tyres, elec brakes, twin beds, new inner shower, toilet, awning, annexe $26,000 spring mattresses, AC/DC TV, toilet, PIC# 3HSGN069 $1800ono Ph gas stove with oven, gas/elec fridge Ph 0437164589 0427982038 and much more, registered, no leaks, reluctant sale $7950 Ph 0408038452 Black faced Dorper Ewe lambs, pic# 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345 Black faced Dorper Rams, pic# 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345

Clothes & Accessories

Driza-Bone original coats, EC, one man’s XL $100, one medium 3/4 ladies, EC $100, Four shooting vest jackets, 3 mens, 1 camouflage, GC, 1 ladies leather FC $40 the 4 Ph 0409967815 2001 Roadstar Caravan, plenty Horsham of storage space, TV and portable Bristlenose catfish, great tank cleaners antenna, a/c, microwave, two-way Vintage clothing, worn once, size 12 $5 each until sold out Ph 0474159010 fridge, portaloo, always stored under Ph 0439101170 cover, GC, reg till 08/21 $16,500 Ph after 6.30pm 0417556879 Budgies, assorted beautiful pastel Farm Machinery 2007 Galaxy pop-top, 17’6 dual axle, d/ colours $10each Ph 0419505737 bed, 110L fridge, full oven, gas elec hot Chickens, POL, 18wks old, vac and plates, reverse cycle a/c, lots of storage, wormed, can help you with 2 or 200, no VGC $19,500ono Ph 0419347136 waiting lists Ph 0459810931 2010 Jayco Outback Penguin Camper, Goats wanted Ph 0427361940 fully self sufficient for bush camping, extra battery, two gas bottles, outside BBQ, awning, photos available $18,000 The Weekly Advertiser Ph 0408528781 welcomes your advertising. Case 2144 Header, my owner is retiring I am looking for a new home, I have We are required strictly by law done 7136 eng hrs, 5142 rotor hrs, I am to include specific information very reliable, in good order, well serviced on some items when publishing and harvest ready, I’m always kept in a your advertisement. shed and come with a 25’ 1010 front A snapshot of your obligations and pea pick up to match, trailer, Ph my are as follows: old boss on 0429979100 He only wants ANIMALS $15,000 plus Gst

*All “for sale” or “to give away” advertisements, for either cats or dogs must include one of the following: • Individual microchip numbers • Vet certificate to exclude individual animals from needing microchips • Domestic animal-business number PLUS a source number from the Pet Exchange Register LIVESTOCK *Selling, giving away or bartering of all livestock must include a Property Identification Code (PIC number) in the advertisement.

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REDUCED Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff spreader, been through workshop $25,000 plus Gst Ph 0427848280 Straw chopper to suit L2 Gleaner, chopper width 1380mm overall $900 inc Gst ono Ph 0439812130

STS Combine 9870, R1969 hours, Harvest ready, contour front $185000 ono + GST Vic 0427544227

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2 x four stroke mowers, four stroke mulcher mower, self propelled and one four stroke mower $260 will separate Ph Case 2188 header with 30’ 1010 front 53524193 Ararat 2011 Windsor Genesis caravan, 21’, with bat reel and comb trailer, engine 32v lighting paint Sutherland, water EC, no off rd, low kms, ensuite, full hours 7309, rotor hours 5092, harvest cooled engine on transport $1800 Ph annexe Ph 0413445347 ready $45000 Ph Dale 0418166024 0427322023 or 53824038 5 Hankook Dynapro 31x10.5R15LT tyres, tread depth 7mm $250 Ph Geoff 55701395

2012 Eureka RV Caravan, 20ft 6in, full ensuite, air con, diesel heater, fully enclosed annexe, 230LT fridge, solar, cruise master independent suspension, Case Tractor MX270, 270HP, VGC, no off-road travel, EC, $45,500ono Ph 7000hrs, duals all round, 3 point linkage, Peter 0477729494 no further use, leased property $70,000 plus Gst Ph 0417334453 Haven

85 Kenworth Sar Series 60 Detroit, 450 HP, 9sp R/R O/D 40000 lbs, drift 1CW 6rod hyd, air, EC, vicn# 407518 $50,000 Ph 0428991814

A.W.A Radiola radio/record player, 60’s, EX, Singer treadle sewing machine, 6 drawers, The Aeolian Company old wind up Gramophone Aeolian-Vocalion, Graduola for restoration, Commonwealth of Australia Gleaner header R60, shedded, P.M.G wooden double bell box, very 30’ combe plus trailer $10,000 Ph old Hecla fire, copper and metal heater 0427047105 Ph 53824316

24’ 5th wheeler and V8 Land Cruiser Ute both have heaps of extras for more information, rego ute 1OO5IL, van Q03214 Ph 0427840201

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Goldacres 80’ trailing sprayer, GC Brass fire screen decorative featuring $1250 Ph 0408549832 horses $75 Ph 0439101170 Grain auger J208-51, Westfield, 22HP Bromar Grain Feeder, GC. Two steel van guard, elec start, motor elec, winch, footbaths, 6 ft slasher, wire spinner, pipe EC $10,500 plus Gst Ph 0419575660 bender, sundries Ph 0448200355

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Carpet, dark grey, 3.250 x 3.350, 3.250 x 3.250, 3.350 x 6.200 $1000 Ph 53820831 CASE iH mod 1594 Tractor FWA150 Horsepower with 7ft Slasher, ride on Toro Groundsmaster 322-D 6ft cut 1984-5, Sunbeam 1990 one man shearing plant with handpiece, Nissan Nomad 1991 seven seater wagon vin:JN10WSC22A0003755 eng no Z24412793W with 6x4 trailer and fire fighting Honda pump and 1000 litre tank, Large fuel tank Ph 0407052787

REDUCED 1998 Mercedes Benz bus, Hobie Pro Angler on dunbier trailer, all seats removed ready for fit out, no reg, rod holders, fish finder, GC $2750 Ph no RWC, VIN# 9VN382058TB118059 0447538613 AH $16,000ono Ph 0428257544 Pyramid Hill

Gold detector GPX5000 Minelab, Sherwell POT field bin, 11” auger, used heaps of extras $4900 Ph 0427423609 this harvest, GC $8000 Ph 0407911884 Ararat Steel pipe, 1” black, not galvanised, Gold watch chain, ladies 70yr old, 7 lengths by 6.6m, 3 lengths by 4.2m, goes well, best offer over $100 Ph ideal for cattle or sheep yards $240 Ph 0429990051 0439101170

The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: BOATS All advertisements for boats must include: • Hull number or registration number of the boat If a trailer is included with the boat, the advertisement must also include: • Registration number or chassis number of the trailer.

Tailgate lifter, 500kg cap, four 1 tonne tray top, GC $950 Ph or txt 0497616187

Total gym with all accessories, mobility aids Hay oaten, small squares, excellent worth $4000, will sell for $3000ono Ph 0422766200 horse quality $6 per bale, pick up in Trail-A-Mate, 1000kg, spare service Aquatek reclining shower chair, paddock Ph 0418504408 kit, with foot and wheel $300 Ph model Ocean VIP, 40-150kg weight bearing $200 Ph 0427521978 or 0428234660 50833415 Hopetoun Trailer, 12x5 $1200ono Ph 0427361940 Truck bodies and amp trailers, Hercules 4 axle quad dog trailers, 3 to choose from, RWC not supplied, $16,500 each, Grain bins available to suit, not included in the price, various truck bodies, grain bins to suit a truck and 3 axle trailer, will separate, Hayman Reese weight distribution Murtoa Ph Kevin 0428 504 245 hitch, heavy duty for caravan Ph Umbrella, as new, 9’, inc heavy duty 0427974294 support $100 Ph 0439101170 Heavy duty 3pl toolbar with grader Up to 1500 cement garden moulds, blade and ditcher and single ripper at least 200 garden ornaments and at $3000 Ph 0427895097 least already made $10,000 ono Ph Ascent power-mobile chair, elec lift and recline action, 3wks old, 2yr Hobbs family history books, 1985 and 0423662397 Glenorchy guarantee, available for inspection at 1999 $10 each Ph 0408567655 shabby shack 3 Sloss St Horsham Ph 0466571960 Honda generator EU20i, EC, very little Household Items use $1250 Ph 0427851409 Electric lift Recliner chair, fusion basil colour on interior and dot forest on Honeywell evap water cooler CL30xC, outer fabric, EC $600 Ph 0427521978 EC, 1 year warrenty left, 30l capacity, or 50833415 Hopetoun sale price $300ono pick up only Ph Mobility aid items: three walkers, 0418843389 new commode seat and folding Kipor generator, digital inverter, series medical mattress $200 will seperate Ph 2, GS 2600, runs well, no further use 0408881137 $1000 Ph 0428234660 Palletable side & coffee tables made to order 0427630051

Queen Hardwood Bedroom Set, includes 2 bedside tables, tallboy & bed, mattress not included, GC apart from one mark on top of tall boy $750neg Ph 0488473562

Wheelchair Ki Mobility Focus CR Tilt in space, manual, black and pink, EC $2500 Ph 0427 521978 or 50833415 Hopetoun

FG Falcon XR6 Seduce, red, 12mths reg, RWC, EC, XSF763 $12,000 Ph 0428989234

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2006 Ford Falcon RTV utility, vin# 6FPABAJGCM6157809 eng# JGCM6Y57809, 333,367kms $4500 Ph Geoff 55701395

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2 X housemates required for a large renovated home, you will have the choice of either room, great deep bath and kitchen, shirt workers welcome, must like big sooky dogs, prefer kids over 14, non smokers in side $120 week per room Ph Brettski 0423629747

Cash paid for Gold and Silver, refer to ad in Event Services Guinea fowl, 2 adult males preferred, otherwise adult females Ph 53546254 Small motor home, sprinter or similar, prefered auto Ph 0407295486

Wanting to talk to people interested in gold detecting by pan, sluice beaches all areas welcome Ph 0422766200

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Legal Notices ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE TO: JANET BLACK AND TO: Her next of kin, heirs and administrators. TAKE NOTICE that on 10 June 2020 the Horsham Rural City Council (“the Plaintiff’) issued a Complaint No. LI 1384401 against the said JANET BLACK claiming the sum of $4,069.13 being for outstanding municipal rates and interest thereon levied pursuant to the Local Government Act 1989 in respect of all that piece of land being Crown Allotment I Section 7 township of Pimpinio Parish of Wail being the land more particularly described in Crown Grant Volume 1030 Folio 870 being situate at and known as Church Street, Pimpinio, Victoria. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that whereas the Plaintiff is required to serve the Complaint personally on you by an order made in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria on the 12th day of November 2020 the Magistrate ordered that personal service of this Complaint be dispensed with and in substitution the Plaintiff could serve the Complaint in this matter on you by the publication of this Notice and TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plaintiff does hereby serve you with this Complaint on the date appearing in this publication and TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you do not give Notice of Defence within 21 days of this date the Plaintiff may obtain an order against you for the amount of the claim and costs without further notice. You may obtain a copy of the Complaint and Notice of Defence without charge from O’Sullivan Johanson Lawyers, Victoria Chambers, Pall Mall, Bendigo.

Hiace Toyota LWB 2006, books, bull bar, tow bar, a/c, top cond, manual, petrol, 106,000kms, UAL607 $15,600 Two cars for sale, 2003 VY Calais, Ph 0428663391 V6, eco tek, 350,000kms, dual fuel, VGC, SCL715, 1995 VS Acclaim, V6, The Weekly Advertiser eco tek, 490,000kms, has reco motor welcomes your advertising. 140,000kms ago, dual fuel, TJD152, We are required strictly by law no RWC, selling both cars as is, VY to include specific information $4500, VS $2500 or both $6500 Ph on some items when 0417873014 W’beal

Oscar Recliner easy lift, recently 2003 BA Ford sedan, VGC, RWC, bought, like new $2600 new, sell $1900 230,000kms, reconditioned air con XMT790 $3900ono Ph 0420105211 Ph 0400988499

Mini freezer $200ono Ph 53821345

Pea Straw $5 per bale Ph 0429833531 Riverside

REDUCED 2006 Mazda 3 Maxx 2004 Colt Mitsubishi sedan, vin# Sports, EC, auto, 2.0L, air-con, RWC, JMFXSZ27A4Z001129 $1300ono Ph 222,000km, UEB217 $4900 Ph 0422766800 0418350445 Daihatsu 2000 4dr, new head, new tyres, roof racks, tow bar, fantastic little Motor Vehicles car, plus spare car in pieces $1000 Ph or $10,000 - $20,000 txt 0497616187

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

Pre-owned Panasonic TV, LCD Viera, 32”, model TX32LXD70A, GC, pick up only $280 Ph 0418843389

Paton trailing oat feeder, electric operation with auger and Honda motor. One and a half tonne, 12 months old, EC Ph 0448200355

Holden VZ Ute, 2007, auto, power Set of 18” Ford XR6 FG honeycomb steer, aircon, cruise, towbar, hard cover mags, with caps and nuts, EC, with as top, 1ML5AD $5200 Ph 0423335246 new tyres $1000 Ph 0439941422 Honda Civic 2008, VTI L Sedan, 4 Cylinder, petrol, manual, reliable car, Motor Vehicles no further use. reg until May 21, RWC, 158,000kms, WKW385 $6500ono Ph under $3000 0407346545 1996 Rodeo tray Ute, NTG951 $1850 Lexus ES300, 249,500kms (country ks), Ph 0428523919 beige with cream leather upholstery, s/r new cooper tyres, serviced reg, VGC, Reg till 12/20, RWC, QEM094 $3990 Ph 0407862486

Toyota Camry Altise, 2008, 425,000kms, EC, rego until 02/21 WUW090 $2300 Ph Karen 0438812618 Horsham

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Wanted

Flush roof rails to suite Hyundai Tuscon 2015-2020 complete with instructions and security key $140ono Ph 0428516642

1997 Hyundai Sedan, reg till May 21, manual, sell as is, 170,000kms, OHY322 $1250 Ph 0409133685

Suede beige tub chair, GC $40 Ph 0408377301 Ararat

Kitchen complete, bench tops, cupboards, rangehood stove and sink, room measurements 2.480 x 2.685 $1500 Ph 53820831

2008 VW caddy van, mint cond, new battery, new gear box, new front tyres, ready for RWC $9500 Ph 53562473 or 0497616187

18” mags and 225x55-18 tyres, from 2018 Mitsubishi ASX, VGC $1100ono Ph 0400043104

marine

Fishing reels for sale, Mitchell, Penn, Sauna, new, 2 person, low EMF carbon Ambidex, Alvery, Fly, wooden Brass heaters, hemlock $2500 Ph 0439824711 Salmon Ph 53824316 Set 4 Slazenger lawn bowls in Fishing reels, collectable Mitchel blue leather case, includes approved Bailess 499 pro, J.J Crouch and Son measuring tape $110ono Ph 0488120160 Ararat Dunolly $340 Ph 0476019929

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

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nother week of exciting harness racing kicked off with an eight-race program at Stawell’s Laidlaw Park.

Honours on the day were with Toolern Vale horseman John Justice with an early training-driving double. Justice took out the three-year-old pace by the barest of margins with odds-on-favourite Sports Wrack in the opener and followed up in the next with Rock Nein in the two-year-old pace. The Ararat combo of owner-trainer Daryl Crone and driver Denbeigh Wade celebrated success with threeyear-old bay gelding Indefensible in a trotters mobile over 2180 metres. Starting away from the pegs on the second line, Wade soon had the son of Armbro Variable CA and Mental Power enjoying cover in a forward position with two laps remaining of the contest. At the 450-metre mark, Wade edged

three wide and asked Indefensible for an effort. The squaregaiter quickly responded to have the race in its keeping at the top of the hope straight and went on to score by eight metres in a rate of 2:02.9. The Crone and Bertram family also bred and raced Indefensible’s dam Mental Power, winner of 13 races across three states and $79,731 from 84 starts. Balmoral district part-owner-trainer Janet Exell landed a pace over 2180 metres with her four-year-old mare Princess Alexandra. Driven by Terang’s Tim McLean, Princess Alexandra led virtually throughout from gate three and defeated Wheresmilzee – Jason Camilleri – by 1.8 metres with Phillip Giles and David Work’s old timer Rock Albert coming in third. It was Princess Alexandra’s second win in seven outings since breaking her maiden at start number 24 three months ago.

DASH: Indefensible strides to the finish line at Stawell with driver Denbeigh Wade sitting quietly, to capture victory for trainer Daryl Crone and owners, the Bertram and Crone families. Picture: CLAIRE WESTON Kiwi-bred five-year-old gelding Peraki Lincoln trained at Great Western by legendary horseman Peter Manning led throughout from gate two in a pace over 1785 metres. Driven by Jason Lee, Peraki Lincoln led them a merry dance and raced

Lake fishes up cod Taylors Lake near Horsham is producing large trophy-sized Murray cod, with Rod Garth landing a 5.688-kilogram fish to win Horsham Angling Club’s Christmas competition. Stacey Greig was hot on his heels to win an adult section with a 5.271kg cod from Rod Tori who caught a 1.175kg yellowbelly. Junior anglers didn’t weigh in any fish. Shane Delaney caught the heaviest bag of carp with 1.6kg. The competition attracted 36 adults and seven juniors with Lynny Shiells, Chris Gercuish and Neil Delaney winning raffles. The club will present its twilight competitions on the Wimmera River in January. The competitions will be on January 6, TOP CATCH: Horsham’s Rod Garth and his whopper 5.68kg Murray cod caught at Taylors Lake. 13 and 20.

clear over the concluding stages to score by 8.5 metres from Underplay – Jason Ainsworth – with Straight Up – Kerryn Manning – third. Manning has done a great job to get a win with the headstrong son of Lincoln Royal NZ, which formerly raced in NSW.

Another Kiwi-bred gelding Motu Tigers Eye snared a 1785-metre pace for the Butterworth Racing Syndicate, Lexton trainer Ashleigh Herbertson and driver James Herbertson. Eased back to the rear from its outside front line draw when the start was activated, Motu Tigers Eye was sent forward approaching the bell and sat parked outside the leader Sassyola – Lance Justice – for the last lap. The lightly raced son of Bettors Delight showed plenty of fight in the home straight to prevail by a head in a rate of 1:59.3. Ultra-consistent Horsham owned and trained mare Keayang Shady continued her love affair with the Mildura track when taking out the pace over 1790 metres with trainer-driver Aaron Dunn in the sulky. ‘Shady’ has notched up four wins and two minor placings from six appearances on the Sunraysia circuit for owners Steve Blacker, Helen Friend and Dunn.

Gift television guarantee The Stawell Gift will be live and freeto-air on television’s Seven Network each Easter Monday through to 2024. Officials announced an extended broadcast partnership for the event, Australia’s richest professional footrace. Following the cancellation of the 2020 Stawell Gift due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 139th running of the event will be at Central Park, from April 3 to 5. The three-day carnival attracts more than 700 runners from across Australia, with the Powercor Stawell Gift and Strickland Family Women’s Gift competitors vying for $60,000 in prizemoney on offer for both events.

The gift attracts thousands of spectators to Central Park, including visitors from across the country as well as a large percentage of western Victorians. Tickets for the 2021 carnival go on sale in February. Stawell Gift Event Management chair Stephanie Spence welcomed the partnership extension announcement. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue to showcase Australia’s premier annual athletics event on Australia’s number-one network,” she said. “The gift is part of Australian sporting folklore and we’re excited that we can call the Seven Network home for another four editions of the carnival.”

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aturday’s A Grade matches in Grampians Cricket Association proved to be one-sided affairs with Swifts-Great Western beating St Andrews by 125 runs and Buangor-Tatyoon accounting for Youth Club by 68 runs.

Buangor-Tatyoon’s task was made easier when Youth Club could muster only nine players. The Hawks won the toss and batted at Tatyoon and to the Clubbers’ credit, even with nine players, they were able to dismiss the Hawks for 127. Perennial top-scoring Jarrod Blandford managed 33 for the Hawks, while the best of the Clubbers’ bowlers were Clinton Slorach, 3-22, and Koby Stewart, 3-23. However, when the Clubbers batted and Nic Baird fell cheaply, the team was always under pressure from Callum Baker, James Phillips and Henry Armstrong, who took two wickets apiece to leave the Clubbers on 59. At Stawell’s Central Park, Swifts-Great Western captain Sam Cocks scored the first century of the season with 109 to lead his side to 7-253. The feature of this innings was a 172-run partnership between Cocks and Ricky Peters, 70. The best of the Saints bowlers was Tom Mills with four wickets. Chasing more than a run a ball, the Saints were never in the hunt, being dismissed for 128. Best of the Combine bowlers were Matt Heffer, 4-12, and Chad Gilmour, 3-5. Saturday features the final matches for the year, with the main contest between sec-

ond-placed Swifts-Great Western and competition leader Buangor-Tatyoon at Central Park. The other match, at Ararat’s Alexandra Oval, is between St Andrews and Pomonal, with Youth Club having a bye. Many would believe the match at Central Park between the Combine and the Hawks to be a preview of this season’s final. The winner will head into the Christmas break on top of the ladder. Both teams’ bowlers and batsmen will face their stiffest test so far this season. For the Combine, Sam Cocks is coming off the season’s first hundred and will be a target for Hawks bowlers Baker, Michael Harricks, Armstrong and spinner James Phillips. Backing up Cocks will be Peters, Eckel brothers Tom and Jesse, along with Matt Heffer, who so far is yet to be dismissed. Jarrod Blandford is the mainstay of the Hawks batting and with James Phillips, Harricks, Tyler Cronin and Armstrong will look to post a winning score, but will have to overcome the likes of Jamie Bach, Heffer and Jayden McCarthy to secure the win. With St Andrews at home against Pomonal, Saints batsmen Tom Mills, Riley Taylor and Adam Haslett really need to score runs against Lachy Green, Clayton Mackley and Lachy Dalkin. Pomonal has been disappointing this year, so batsmen Mackley, Lynden Brewis and Green need to bring their A game for the Tigers to succeed. However, they must first get past Mills, Haslett and Sam Summers.

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SUCCESS: Wimmera Roos players celebrate their Wimmera Girls Cricket League premiership on Sunday. Pictured are, from left, back, Paige Glover, Isobelle Schorback and Maya Schorback; and front, Ava Clark, Abbey Williams and Lilly Schorback.

Roos triumphant in girls league Wimmera Roos have reigned triumphant in this year’s Wimmera Girls Cricket League competition, taking out a win over Horsham Hurricanes and the season premiership on Sunday. The Roos finished atop the ladder after a victory over the Hurricanes at Jeffcott Oval and were awarded the Chesterfield Cup. Captain Abbey Griffiths accepted the trophy and thanked parents and players involved. She said she enjoyed playing in this year’s competition and

looked forward to helping the Roos defend their premiership in 2021. The next season will also include five rounds and start in February. Wimmera Mallee Belles also finished the season on a high, overpowering Horsham Sixers with a clinical bowling display. Maddi Fitzpatrick claimed player of the match honours with close to a complete game, 28 not out with the bat, 3-1 with the ball, two catches and a run out. Results: Wimmera Roos 2-158 (A. Williams 26no, P. Glover

24no, A. Clark 23no, I. Schorback 22; S. Wundke 2-21) d Horsham Hurricanes 7-102 (S. Pietsch 22no, E. Uebergang 19; L. Schorback 2-12, A. Clark 2-17). Wimmera Mallee Belles 1-201 (M. Fitzpatrick 28no, A. Griffiths 23, G. Campbell 18no) d Horsham Sixers 13-66 (M. Fitzpatrick 3-1, B. Reid 3-3, L. Holmes-Brown 2-8, A. Holmes-Brown 2-10).

Ladder: Wimmera Roos 8 points, 2.00 percent; Wimmera Mallee Belles 7, 2.70; Stawell Strikers 7, 1.12; Horsham Hurricanes 5, 0.97; Horsham Sixers 3, 0.13.

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amie Byrne is spearheading a Rupanyup-Minyip pre-Christmas charge into Horsham Cricket Association’s A Grade top four.

Opener Byrne followed up a 96 with an unbeaten 137 last weekend to set up a Blue Panthers victory over Horsham Saints and now has Homers in his sights. Byrne’s knock formed the backbone score of 4-238, which his team successfully defended against the Saints who were all out in the 40-over-a-side game for 163. He hit 11 fours and a six, making his runs off 116 balls as he carried his bat through the Rupanyup-Minyip innings. Daniel Schaper, 31, and Connor Weidemann, 30, were the other major contributors with the bat for the winners. Horsham Saints recovered from a difficult start during the chase, second drop Cory Smith hitting an unbeaten 80 and Matt Currill getting a neat half century. But Bailey Young dashed any hopes of a Saints tail-end revival, snaring 5-14 at the end of the innings. Rupanyup-Minyip displaced Jung Tigers in the top four and now confronts a Homers team fresh from vanquishing the Tigers. Homers’ 7-212 at Horsham College

WHACK! West Wimmera’s Nathan Alexander cops a whack in the helmet off a rising ball from NoradjuhaToolondo allrounder Tony Caccaviello. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

community oval, with opener Adam Atwood leading the way with 71, and Jett Hopper, 38, Simon Hopper, 36, and Luke Deutscher, 27, getting runs, proved too many for the chasing home side. The Tigers rued a string of grassed opportunities and then struggled to gain traction with the bat, making 178 in reply. Angus Adams top-scored with 48, while medium-pacer Craig Britten

picked up 3-28 for the winners. The Tigers have a tough assignment to get back on the winners list, meeting a pacesetting West Wimmera at Nhill on Saturday. West Wimmera made only 8-141 at Horsham City Oval last week but it was just enough to beat NoradjuhaToolondo in a close game. Runs to Josh Lees, 36, Liam Preston, 30, and Mitch Dahlenburg, 24, proved invaluable for the winners, while Jor-

dan McDonald ensured a competitive contest by capturing 4-12. Noradjuha-Toolondo responded strongly, Justtin Combe, 16, and Tony Caccaviello, 35, putting on an opening stand of 50. Matt Combe and Josh Beddison then picked up the baton but wickets started to fall regularly and the Bullants lost their last wicket in the final over, three runs short of the target. A variety of West Wimmera players

shared in the bowling spoils. Jung Tigers will need to pull something special out of the bag to match the Westerners this weekend. Noradjuha-Toolondo, undoubtedly also one of the top teams of the competition, will now shape up against Horsham Saints, again at Horsham City Oval. The Bullants are sitting third on equal points with second-placed West Wimmera, while the Saints desperately need a scalp. This week: West Wimmera v Jung Tigers at Davis Park, Nhill, Rupanyup-Minyip v Homers at Rupanyup, Horsham Saints v Noradjuha-Toolondo at Horsham City Oval. Last week: Rupanyup-Minyip 4-238 (J. Byrne 137no, D. Schaper 31, C. Weidemann 30) d Horsham Saints 163 (C. Smith 80no, M. Currill 50; B. Young 5-14), West Wimmera 8-141 (J. Lees 36, L. Preston 30; J. McDonald 4-12) d Noradjuha-Toolondo 139 (T. Caccaviello 35), Homers 7-212 (A. Atwood 71, J. Hopper 38, S. Hopper 36, L. Deutscher 27) d Jung Tigers 178 (A. Adams 48; C. Britten 3-28). Ladder: Homers 27 points, 1.63 percent; West Wimmera 24, 1.40; Noradjuha-Toolondo 24, 1.09; Rupanyup-Minyip 18, 1.12; Jung Tigers 12, 0.82; Horsham Saints 3, 0.37.

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orsham Lawn will look to hold onto second spot on the Central Wimmera Tennis Association pennant ladder as the competition enters a Christmas-new year break.

Lawn is two points clear of Kalkee, but the sides are scheduled to go headto-head on Horsham’s lawn courts on Saturday. Kalkee has experienced mixed form of late and is coming off a win, albeit a narrow one over Central Park, which is in second-last position. The lead see-sawed throughout the weekend’s round-10 encounter, with Central Park up by two sets heading into the 11th rubber. The last two sets went Kalkee’s way, enabling the team to win on games, 6-75 to 6-66. Paula Weidermann again filled in a men’s role and almost managed to win her singles, going down to Bayden Penrose in a tiebreak. Team-mates Melissa Beddison and Anna Exell enjoyed comprehensive singles wins, but Kirby Knight had a tough day on the court against young gun Tahlia Thompson. Thompson, the only Central Park player to win all three sets, usually plays for Horsham Lawn. Lawn had a week off thanks to a forfeit by Homers. Homers are due to meet ladder leader

LEADING THE WAY: Natimuk’s Beth Sudholz returns a shot during her side’s A Special victory over Central Park on Saturday, 14-112 to 0-19. Natimuk is sitting atop the A Special ladder and will look to consolidate its position against third-placed Brimpaen at the weekend. The competition is a close one, with second-placed Telangatuk East – favoured to win against Horsham Lawn Savage in round 11 – trailing Natimuk on the ladder by a mere two points. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Drung South at Haven on Saturday. Drung South was far too strong for St Michaels in round 10, triumphing by eight sets at Central Park, 10-89 to 2-49, on Friday night. Jess McDonald, on a break from playing college tennis in the United States thanks to COVID-19, filled in for the Saints men. Her opponent Dylan Emmerson, however, continued his stellar season with

three wins, including a tiebreaker in the first rubber of the night. Ian Nitschke, playing at number three, won two of his three sets, including an 8-5 triumph with Peter Hayes. The Saints will play Central Park at Central Park in the final round of 2020. Ladder: Drung South 40 points, Horsham Lawn 26, Kalkee 24, St Michaels 18, Central Park 6, Homers 6.

Time for celebration Stawell Goldmine players rejoiced at the weekend following their first win of the 2020-21 Stawell Tennis Club Bendigo Bank Friday Night Competition season. Stawell Toyota also used round seven to reminded everyone why it is unequivocally the team to beat with another dominant victory. Stawell Goldmine has entered the Christmas break on a high, finally tasting success seven rounds in. Despite the tough start to the year, the Stawell Goldmine brains trust remained upbeat, with the faith in its group vindicated in the 15-156 to 9-129 win over David O’Jones Mitre 10. Skipper Howard Dunn used guile and deft shot-making to lead his team, and with youngsters Fraser Dunn and Elise Monaghan riding shotgun, Stawell Goldmine got the monkey off its back and will take momentum into the new year. Mitre 10, on the other hand, has seven weeks of soul searching, as two straight losses sees its season slowly slipping away. Shane Field, Jack Stevens and Jemima Harney will be hoping for more support when they return to the courts in early February. In a match that was built up as the battle of the competition heavyweights, Stawell Toyota has put the rest of the competition on notice, dispatching second-placed

Carey Covers to the tune of 33 games. The 16-166 to 8-133 victory has thrusted Stawell Toyota 23 points clear on top, and despite entering the break without a worry in the world, the players have been around long enough to know not to rest on their laurels. Blair Hart, Jade Cross and a supporting cast featuring names such as Henry Clough, Phil Hutton, Lewis Reading, Tom Monument, Jen Stevens and Lexi Collins, were just too much to handle for Carey Covers. The past few weeks had seen Carey Covers gaining confidence and out looking for a big scalp, however some heavy losses early had the team playing catch-up all night. Malcolm Raggart and Sophie Hutton were the only two shining lights on an otherwise dim night for Carey Covers. Despite entering the break on a low, they will be buoyed by the return of key personnel in the new year and will use the time off to search for a chink in the currently impenetrable armour of Stawell Toyota. Ladder: Stawell Toyota 124 points, Carey Covers 101, David O’Jones Mitre 10 88, Stawell Goldmine 79. – Joel Freeland

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aye Macumber will continue as senior football coach of Wimmera league team Nhill next year.

The Tigers reappointed Macumber, who joined the club at the end of 2019 but was unable to lead the team this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nhill and District Sporting Club secretary Josh Shrive said confirmation of Macumber’s return was a huge coup for the club. “Jaye has a keen focus on the development of our young players and his wealth of experience will continue to see their skills improve,” he said. “Jaye is looking forward to starting pre-season training and returning to the same fitness and skill levels achieved at the beginning of this year. “He was impressed with the momentum we gathered just before season 2020 was abandoned and he hopes players are willing to embrace the challenges that lie ahead.” The club has also elected Dom Colombera as president and other officials for next season. Mr Shrive said Mr Colombera, a former player with the club, had been in Nhill district for five years, had a young family and was keen to see sport in Nhill prosper into

the future. Graeme Cole returns to the role of senior vice-president and will also continue his football director portfolio. Rob Bell, who has previously been on the club committee, is junior vice-president and Karen Rintoule continues in her role as treasurer. Mr Shrive stepped into the club’s secretary role while maintaining the information-technology and communications portfolio. General committee members are Rebecca Clark, who is also netball director, Helen Cannell, hockey director and grants officer, Mitch Dahlenburg, cricket director, Ben Crouch, grounds and works officer, Jaleah Clark, health and safety officer and Caroline Pilgrim, social officer. Nhill and District Sporting Club is now seeking expressions of interest for other football, netball and hockey coaches and a canteen manager. Mr Shrive said the club acknowledged and thanked outgoing committee members, in particular Ash Dickinson, president for the past two years. “Ash has helped keep the club moving forward while no sport could be played, and we are eternally grateful for his efforts,” he said.

Nhill and District Sporting Club discussed a merger proposal with Kaniva-Leeor United Football Club during the year. “The proposed 12-month equal partnership for the 2021 season was ultimately not endorsed by our members, but we believe both parties left the talks on good terms,” Mr Shrive said. “While we remain open to future discussions, the NDSC is fully committed to the 2021 football, netball and hockey seasons and filling all grades. “Our committee is dedicated and driven to succeed in our mission of providing sport for local participants of all ages. “We look forward to welcoming back all past players and supporters for next season, as well as embracing anyone new to our club. “We believe we have a lot to offer as a sporting club and look forward to the return of our winter sports, while also wishing our cricketers the best in their current summer campaign.” Mr Shrive said the committee also thanked club sponsors and members who had continued their support throughout 2020. “Their contributions ensured the club remained strong going into 2021,” he said.

CHAMPIONS: Coughlin Park Bowls Club members Judy Bryan, left, and Veronica Muller teamed up to claim the 2020-21 Wimmera Bowls Division 60s and over ladies pairs final at Nhill. The duo won 19 shots to 14 against Nhill’s Cheryl Merrett and Rhonda Day. Bryan and Muller’s triumph allowed them to advance to regional level.

McDonald back with Vixens Sacha McDonald will return to the Melbourne Vixens squad next year as the side looks to defend its Suncorp Super Netball premiership title. McDonald, of Edenhope, travelled to Brisbane for this year’s COVID-interrupted season, living in the club’s Queensland sporting hub for 13 weeks. She spent her time with Vixens stalwarts Tegan Philip and Caitlin Thwaites, absorbing as much knowledge as she could. “I learnt a lot about learning how to cope with challenges and living with other people and all the skills we’re faced with when we’re not at home in a regular season,” McDonald said. “I learnt plenty on court, but I think off

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GIDDY UP: From left, 3WM-MIXX FM promotions manager Kaycee Bould, McKenzie Creek trainer Paul Preusker and Horsham and District Racing Club manager Charmayne Parry, with Great Artiste, promote Sunday’s MIXX FM Santa Day Races.Club leaders are thrilled to welcome racegoers back to the track following a long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

orsham and District Racing Club leaders are excited to welcome patrons back to the track on Sunday following months without crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions.

MIXX FM Santa Day Races is a popular addition to the region’s annual events calendar and Horsham club manager Charmayne Parry said she was thrilled the meeting would go ahead despite such a complex year. “It’s very exciting,” she said. “We’ve held it together all year to keep the racing going. “The goal posts have been changing all the time and still are, but we’re rapt to welcome crowds back to the racecourse. “We can’t wait to see happy people and smiling faces back on the track.” Mrs Parry said the event would be run under COVID-safe guidelines, which included a patron cap of 1000. “Pre-registration online is vital,” she said. “It’s a measure the government and Racing Victoria have taken to ensure we don’t go over our cap. “It also helps to ensure everyone knows what the rules and regulations are for attending the day.” Mrs Parry said the biggest difference with this year’s Santa Day event was

the club was required to allocate each patron a seat. “People won’t be allowed to stand up except for when they are going to the toilet, to get something to eat or drink or if they’re having a bet,” she said. “Even though restrictions are relaxing elsewhere, the restrictions we have to abide by are well meaning. “The government and Racing Vic-

toria have been very protective of the industry, which is how we’ve been able to keep going. “We are hoping the ‘racing bubble’, keeping a two-metre moat between trainers and jockeys and owners and patrons, will ease. But that’s one of the things that’s kept us going so far, so it will probably be one of the last rules relaxed.” Mrs Parry said the club had adopted

a ‘simple’ approach to the event, to enable it to host 1000 people rather than 500. Tickets are $20 a head and umbrella packages for groups of 10 are available for $200. “There will not be any marquees or private bars, just tables, chairs and umbrellas,” Mrs Parry said. “There will be two bars for people to use, and a food van that does a bit of

everything. People are also welcome to bring their own cheese platters to the track. “As I said, we are keeping it simple. It doesn’t have to be a costly day. We want it to be accessible to everyone.” Children will be admitted free of charge but will also need to pre-register, to be included in the cap. “We’re not allowed to have our usual children’s activities such as a jumping castle, and we’re not having any entertainment, except for a solo singer to provide some atmosphere,” Mrs Parry said. “Even though there are several regulations we must follow, people can still have fun. “We’re just hoping people will be home for Christmas and come along to see some friendly faces and enjoy a fun day out.” Mrs Parry said registrations had been steady and encouraged people to buy tickets online at country.racing.com. She said the Country Racing website had an issue with the Safari web browser on iPhones and encouraged people to use a computer or a different browser. “It’s an unfortunate issue but it’s out of our control,” she said. She said people could visit country. racing.com for a list of ‘frequently asked questions’ providing more information about Sunday’s event.

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oung Horsham tennis talent Logan Casey has celebrated runner-up honours against some of the state’s strongest juniors in a new Tennis Australia tournament.

Logan, 14, won silver in the 14-and-under UTR State Performance Tennis Championships at Bendigo Tennis Centre, from December 5 to 9. He also performed well in doubles, bowing out in the semi-final. The UTR championships is a new series of events across seven Australian states and territories, featuring 12, 14, 16 and 18-and-under age groups along with a wheelchair division. The tournaments, which finish on December 22, replace the annual December Showdown, cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 and state border restrictions. Logan’s father Shaun Casey said his son was thrilled to be able to challenge himself against some of the top 14-and-under players in Victoria. He said Logan’s UTR – Universal Tennis Ranking – of eight enabled him to win acceptance to the tournament. Mr Casey said the UTR competition was based on a round-robin format, where pool winners

progressed to an elimination finals series. Logan won his pool, followed by quarter and semifinals, before going down to Ballarat’s Jarrod Joyce in the decider, 6-3, 6-4. Mr Casey said Logan, a WestVic Academy of Sport member, relished the opportunity to play against some of the top tennis players in his age group. “He was incredibly happy with how he went,” he said. “The boy he lost to in the grand final, he had played a couple of times before. There wasn’t a lot in it, really, it was a hard-fought match.” Logan will continue with his Central Wimmera Tennis Association commitments at the weekend. He plays junior and senior tennis and has been a key figure in Drung South’s domination of this season’s pennant competition. “Playing seniors has definitely been an advantage,” Mr Casey said. Logan will compete in an Australian ranking tournament in early January, followed by inter-regional tennis in Warrnambool. The Wimmera will send a team to the Inter-regional Country Championships at Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club from January 8 to 10.

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