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BY ABBY WALTER

ummer is a bustling time for tourism across the Grampians and Wimmera, and upcoming major events are a prime time to capitalise on branding the region.

Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said small and large events helped to profile the destination and were a catalyst for people to return. “Often people are coming here for a particular event and don’t realise what the region has to offer,” he said. “For us, it’s about connecting people who are here for events, encouraging them to stay longer and getting them to help the economy and spend money. “When people experience the region pre and post events, the word of mouth when they leave and tell their friends how great the region is, grows our brand awareness.” Mr Sleeman said it was not just local events that profiled the region as a destination for tourism. “Visit Victoria launched a new marketing campaign which featured in Australian Open advertising commercials on television, and the Grampians region was front and centre,” he said. “It’s great Visit Victoria continues to support regional dispersal, as our region is only two to three hours from Melbourne, which is home to more than five million people. “We know if only 30 percent spend one night in a region, we see a huge opportunity to continue to grow, so it is positive moving forward.” Mr Sleeman said the Grampians was a magnet for nature lovers and water played an important role for holiday visitors. “A lot of our destination marketing campaigns leading up to December focused on water, encouraging people to avoid crowds at beaches and come to the region to experience our water,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot more people coming here to use our waterways.

“It’s great our lakes and waterways across the region are full. “I have been speaking to visitor information centres across the region and numbers were on par with December 2022. “We’re seeing a whole lot more Melburnians, interstate visitors, particularly from South Australia, and more international visitors than we did last year.” Green Hill Lake development board chair Gwenda Allgood said people visiting the lake, near Ararat, were coming from across the world. “There is a family from Brazil who I spoke to who are camping this summer,” she said. “I asked them why here and they wanted to experience camping – set up a tent for the first time, things we can take for granted as experiences. “It’s been so busy. We get a lot of people from Melbourne and it’s good for communities as people need to spend money in towns. Once they are here they explore more than just Ararat.”

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Mrs Allgood said she hoped a free fishing competition would bring together campers and locals on Saturday, next week. “We received a grant to supply children with fishing gear for the competition, but we invite everyone to come along for a fish from 8am,” she said. “It’s all about getting people out and about, learning to fish and some good catches are happening at the lake at the moment. “The fishing gear we will supply will then stay at the lake for future use and events.” This weekend will continue Horsham’s trend of being a hotspot for state sporting events during summer, with Horsham Squash Club hosting a junior tournament. Seven junior cricket teams from across southwest Victoria played in a week-long tournament across Wimmera grounds last week, backed up by the nation’s secondbiggest eight-ball competition in Horsham at the weekend. Continued page 3

FUN IN THE SUN: Sisters Chelsea and Caitlin Manning, of Miners Rest, are two of many visitors exploring the Wimmera and Grampians region this summer. The pair were playing at Horsham Nature and Water Play Park on Sunday afternoon during the third instalment of the city’s Summer Series. Picture: KAREN REES

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Rise in motorists evading police A

BY ABBY WALTER

Wimmera police leader is reminding the community of the serious consequences of evading or driving off from police. Superintendent Sharon McCrory said there were increasing cases of people driving off from police who were attempting to pull them over. “I want to remind people that when we intercept them, when we have our lights and sirens on, it’s a clear indication they are meant to pull over,” she said. “If they choose to drive off, and often people drive off at high speed and erratically, it is an offence.

“We will do all we can to investigate and find out who was driving the vehicle and take them to court. “The penalties for driving a motor vehicle when directed to stop are, for a first offence, up to six months imprisonment, a $16,000 fine, or both, and then it pretty much doubles for second offences.” Superintendent McCrory said there was a dedicated team, including detectives, that would follow up instances of people driving off from police. “I think there is a perception among some of our community that they can drive off and that will be the end of it,” she said.

“Well, it won’t be the end of it – we certainly follow up. “We will look at CCTV, visit the registered owner of the car and make a demand on them to provide information about the driver. We will speak to people in the vicinity, and we will do all we can to track the driver down. “The message is, if you are directed to stop, you must stop.”

Operation Roadwise

Superintendent McCrory said people were reasonably well-behaved on Wimmera roads throughout the festive period, with no major collisions. Victoria Police ran Operation Roadwise between December 15 and Janu-

ary 1, detecting more than 19,000 offences. Police conducted 310,146 preliminary breath tests, which detected 668 drink-driving offences, and 8944 roadside drug tests, which detected 535 drug-driving offences. More than a third of offences related to speeding, with 5854 motorists caught travelling between 10 and 25kmh more than the speed limit. Superintendent McCrory said Wimmera police detected some drivers doing high speeds throughout the operation. “We also had quite a few drink drivers and a number of those were on

restricted conditions – ‘P’ platers with alcohol in their system,” she said. “It’s concerning to see people flouting our drink-driving laws and thinking they can make it home safely. “It’s not just that, it is an offence, it is a safety risk. “Those who want to drink and then hop behind the wheel are putting themselves, their passengers and everyone else on the road in jeopardy, so they need to think about that before they do it. “If you’re going to be drinking, you need to have a plan to get home because it’s not worth even thinking am I or aren’t I over?”

SUMMER SERIES: From left, Shelley Mumford, Shannon Jakobi, Rhi Gardener, Steph Johnstone, Chloe Lehmann, HERE’S CHEERS: Leanne Panozzo, left, and Margie Hammond, Mel Hobbs, Megan Motton and Bec Bull, all of Horsham, enjoy Sunday’s Summer Series pop-up event at Horsham’s of Horsham, catch up. new ‘Riverfront Meeting Place’ along the Wimmera River. Pictures: KAREN REES

Events showcase region’s assets From page 1 In February, Horsham Lawn Tennis Club will host the Pat Cash Cup, which attracts junior tennis players from across Victoria. This weekend, Horsham Squash Club is hosting the Squash Victoria Junior Silver Tournament, which is expected to attract about 350 people to the regional city. Club secretary Thalia Hopper said Saturday was a battle of the border competition, involving the best juniors from South Australia and Victoria going up against each other. She said Sunday was the Victorian junior tournament, with individuals from across the state, including some from Horsham, coming together to compete. “We expect some South Australian players to stay for Sunday, too, and people are coming from Tasmania as well,” she said. “There will be quite a few people coming to town, so it will be a big weekend, but very good.” Mrs Hopper said it was a good opportunity to bring attention to rural clubs. “To bring people somewhere they don’t

normally go is a great opportunity,” she said. “We always travel to metro tournaments, so it’s nice for players to come to us. “The tournament is followed by a twoday training camp on Monday and Tuesday where players will be able to get some tips from coaches.” Horsham has also been hosting its Summer Series, at the Wimmera Riverfront, to showcase its upgrades and bring locals and visitors together. Since the beginning of December there have been three Summer Series events, with a Southern Waters Ski Show Team performance slated for Friday next week and the 150km Feast in February to round out the riverfront summer calendar. Horsham Rural City Council chief executive Sunil Bhalla said the series was a great way to bring people together and provide entertainment during the warmer months. “Despite some mixed luck with the weather, the events have been quite popular,” he said. “Locals have turned out in really good

numbers and it was also pleasing to see visitors from neighbouring areas and further afield as well. “We had some people staying at the caravan park who contacted us on Monday with some very kind words about Sunday’s event and the riverfront in general. “That sort of feedback about Horsham is terrific to hear.” Mr Bhalla said the council appreciated the efforts of food trucks, market stall holders and musicians who provided a relaxed atmosphere. “We want pop-up food vans to trade there more regularly,” he said. “The events have generated quite a bit of enthusiasm from our mobile traders who want to use the riverfront to their advantage. “We are reviewing data to see transactions and where people are from. This will help us work with vendors to plan future events. “We still have more summer activities to come, so we hope to see as many people there as possible.”

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Driving course improvement H

BY ABBY WALTER

orsham Golf Club is striving to improve its course for members and visitors to ensure the playing experience is fun and interactive, while maintaining safety.

It has been 15 years since the golf course, clubhouse and surrounding vegetation was burnt in Black Saturday bushfires, and club leaders are proud of the current facility and its recovery. Last year the club was ranked the 74th best course in the nation out of 1500 public-access courses across Australia. President Gerard Bardell said the golf club received advice in February 2009 about updating the course, but found some recommendations to be

cost-prohibitive. “When the fire came through it was a matter of all hands on deck to revegetate the facility and get it operational and functional again, which has gone well,” he said. “Now we have an opportunity to have a look at the course and work out how we can improve it. “It’s such a wonderful design, so it will just be a matter of making some small tweaks.” Mr Bardell said the golf club was fortunate its professional, Cameron Howell had strong industry links and they were able to seek advice from Clayton, DeVries and Pont for a course improvement plan. “We’ve been working with Mike Clayton, who is one of Australia’s good golf architects, and he is in business with Mike DeVries, who looks

“Our focus all the way through has been investing in the golf course and that is what we will continue to do” – Gerard Bardell

after six of the top 100 golf courses in the world,” he said. “We were fortunate to have them visit the Horsham Golf Club and they were able to suggest a few changes with minimal outlay that would improve the course.” Mr Bardell said the club involved members and the community in consultation during the process, which had been overwhelmingly positive. “We had two course walks, which were well attended and we had good engagement,” he said.

“People like to know there is investment going back into the course. “Some of the changes are on the first tee box. We’ve been able to use old sleepers and stonework left over from the clubhouse build and make it look like it is taking you to the course. “We also removed an old fence, so it has been simple but effective changes.” Mr Bardell said the club’s overarching aim was to provide a great golf experience at Horsham. “Our focus all the way through has been investing in the golf course and that is what we will continue to do,” he said. “We’re proud of the facility we have and what’s out here, but I think we can still improve on it and that’s what we’re working towards.”

Paramedic safety appeal Ambulance Victoria is calling on the Grampians community to support paramedics to continue doing lifesaving work this year. Across the state, paramedics are reporting a rise in violent assaults and verbal abuse, with an assault or attempted assault reported by paramedics every 15 hours. Injuring an emergency worker in Victoria is a category one offence and carries a mandatory minimum sixmonth jail sentence. Incidents of occupational violence increased by 14 percent in 2022-23, with 580 cases reported last financial year. Twenty-one occurred in the Grampians. The trend continued, with 10 incidents reported by Grampians paramedics from July to November. Grampians acting regional director Peter Jenkins said the increase was extremely concerning. “We’ve seen horrific behaviour recently, including a paramedic who was hit and forced to the ground by a bystander in Ballarat, and another incident where paramedics had to flee after a member of the public tried to force their way inside the ambulance,” he said. “We have zero tolerance for these disgusting and illegal acts.” Mr Jenkins said paramedics would leave a scene if they felt unsafe. “For us to provide treatment to you or your loved ones, we need a safe environment to work in,” he said. “We recognise emergency situations can be stressful, but becoming angry or aggressive will not help you or the patient paramedics are trying to help.”

Police urge extra care

Wimmera Police are advising people to ensure their houses and belongings are safe if they are holidaying this summer. Wimmera Superintendent Sharon McCrory said it was important to think about home security and safety of personal belongings when travelling during the school holidays. “We haven’t seen an increase in incidents involving home security, but that can happen at this time of year because people know a lot of people go away,” she said. “Remember to do a final check of the house, make sure doors and windows are locked and try, if possible, to get a neighbour to look after the house while you’re away. “If you have really friendly neighbours, they might mow your lawn and take in the mail to make the house look a little less attractive for people to break in.” Superintendent McCrory said another tip was to ensure nothing was left outside the house when leaving for an extended period. “Make sure bikes and scooters are somewhere safe behind a locked gate or in a garage, if possible,” she said. “It’s about being mindful that if you are leaving the house you need to leave it as secure as possible. “We will do all we can to help and protect the community, but we need everyone to help and part of that is making sure everything is secure.”

AEDs on trains

NEW YEAR: Arriving 10 days before her due date, Amelia Knight was the first baby born at Grampians Health Horsham campus in 2024. She is the first baby to Katrina Palma Gill and Cameron Knight, who welcomed her on January 7, weighing 2.98 kilograms. Mr Knight said Amelia was healthy and happy. “The best part is staring at her, she just melts our hearts,” he said. Picture: ABBY WALTER

Defibrillators will be installed on VLine trains. The State Government will install Automatic External Defibrillators, AEDs, on trains in coming months, with 90 AEDs already in place – including 65 on VLocity trains. Acting Public and Active Transport Minister Steve Dimopoulos said defibrillators on trains would help ensure people received critical assistance in the vital first few minutes after an incident of cardiac arrest. Ambulance Victoria data shows that combining CPR with defibrillation can increase a person’s survival rate by up to 70 percent. V-Line chief executive Matt Carrick said the devices would be installed on trains during regular maintenance regimes to minimise disruptions to passengers, while portable defibrillators were given to each train as an interim measure. The State Government and V-Line started installing AEDs at stations in 2018. All 47 staffed stations across its regional network have a defibrillator.

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Annual temperatures above average

hile 2023 was Australia’s eighth hottest year on record, the Wimmera experienced an average year for maximum and minimum temperatures.

Both mean annual maximum and minimum temperatures were above average for all states and the national rainfall was 1.7 percent above the 1961-1990 average. Across the Wimmera, maximum temperatures in July, August and September were above average. Some areas also experienced aboveaverage maximum temperatures in October and November. April, June, July, August and De-

cember marked months of aboveaverage minimum temperatures. Ararat recorded annual minimum and maximum mean temperatures above average. Stawell and Edenhope also recorded annual minimum mean temperatures above average. The mean national temperature for June, July, August, September, November and December were among the 10 warmest on record for their respective month. The European Union confirmed 2023 was the earth’s warmest year on record by a large margin. It was 1.48 degrees warmer than the pre-industrial period, 0.16 degrees

warmer than the previous record year, 2016, and 0.6 degrees warmer than the 1991-2020 average. Australia was the only continent that did not see large areas register record temperatures, however, the August to October period was Australia’s driest three-month period on record since 1900. Climate Council research director Dr Simon Bradshaw said it was concerning 2023 broke the record by such a large margin, with 2024 expected to be warmer still. “Overall, the summary reveals just how much hotter and more dangerous today’s climate is than the relatively cooler and more stable climate in

which human societies developed,” he said. “We’re seeing how much more extreme our climate becomes as we approach 1.5 degrees of warming, and why we must work to limit future warming as much as possible through getting our emissions down fast by rapidly phasing out fossil fuels.” The main climate drivers active during the year were La Niña, which weakened and dissipated through summer 2022-23, and El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, which were established in early spring. With an El Niño continuing into 2024, high-impact rainfall events could continue until April as severe

storm frequency peaks. Throughout early January, the Wimmera was impacted by heavy rain and humidity. Since the beginning of the year, towns across the Wimmera recorded between 30 and 80 millimetres of rain, above-average tallies for the month. Natimuk recorded 81.4mm, Ararat 67.1mm – 27mm above the month’s average, Stawell 68.2mm – 31mm above average, and Warracknabeal 50.8mm – 31mm above average. Horsham recorded 34.6mm, Nhill 30.6mm, Edenhope 33.4mm and Hopetoun 39.8mm.

Support for businesses Hindmarsh Shire Council has opened its second round of business assistance grants to support businesses to grow and generate new employment opportunities. The council allocated $20,000 in the 2023-24 annual budget towards the program, which offers support and assistance across two funding categories. The first category, business development, will assist existing businesses to undertake small projects or initiatives to a value of up to $2000 with a contribution from the business of $1 to every $2 from the council grant. The second category, streetscapes, aims to assist existing businesses to undertake improvements to a value of up to $3000. Businesses must match $1 to every $2 of the council grant. Round two will close on February 9, with application forms available at hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/Apply-for-Grants

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Curtains & Blinds Servicing all around the Wimmera area OPPORTUNITY: Horsham Calisthenics College hosted guest coaches Larni Hermans and Ashleigh Gould, of Avonde Calisthenics College, for an inaugural summer workshop on Sunday. The event was an opportunity for Calisthenics Victoria members and friends to learn from the two experienced performers and coaches during a four-hour class. Participants from Horsham and Portland clubs took up the opportunity to perfect apparatus work and technique and enjoy some ballet and dance choreography. Pictured above are, back from left, Amy Bolwell, Tiffany Petering, Bridgett King, Elouise Pye, Sophie Petering, Sally Bolwell and Sophie Spark; and front, Ella Bailey, Annabella Miles, Georgia Harrison, Evelyne Millard, Adalean Harrison and Lilly Nuske, and right, Georgia practicing some moves. Horsham Calisthenics College offers classes for people aged three to adult and will commence in 2024 at the beginning of February. Pictures: KAREN REES

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Laharum school in limbo

he buildings and grounds of Laharum Primary School are eerily quiet.

The hum and excitement of children attending the school, on the fringe of the Grampians, south of Horsham, is gone as the school enters its second year without enrolments. ‘De-staffed’ at the recommendation of the school’s council last year, the school is not officially closed but sits in a period of limbo while the State Government conducts its various considerations for the future of the site. Three students – a foundation student and two boys in year six – were enrolled at the school in 2022 – the same year it celebrated 135 years of education. Principal Jane McLean’s involvement with the school reached 10 years last year. She and other staff undertook alternative duties from the end of term three as they supported schools across the south-west region. Ms McLean said the school council, staff and community had worked hard for many years to attract new students – including newspaper and social media advertising, open days and banners strategically located on major roads leading to the school. She said losing the community’s kindergarten service in 2017 marked a challenging time of no new enrolments until 2022, when the foundation student joined the two year-six students at the school. There were 22 students enrolled in 2018. “We went around and around in circles, trying to think how we could increase enrolments – and we kept coming back to having the kinder to

UNCERTAIN FUTURE: Former parents, staff and students of Laharum Primary School, from left, Jenny Uebergang, Wendy McInnes, Jane McLean, Jade Adams, Rachel Harris and Jenny McInnes at the school. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER feed into the school. Once children have gone to kinder elsewhere and made little friends, they weren’t going to come back to Laharum,” she said. “Little schools are like a family and it’s also such a loss for the community – something that’s been around for such a long time and with such a long history. “Once a school leaves, it’s another thing gone from a little community. “It’s a beautiful school, a beautiful location, beautiful kids and in a very close-knit community.” Ms McLean said her role towards the end of last year involved travelling and supporting small schools.

She will be placed at Rupanyup Primary School from this month until a substantive principal is appointed. “It’s a telling tale, right across the board, that numbers are declining and people are just not living in those areas, or they’re an ageing population,” she said. The Laharum school is undergoing an upgrade as it serves as a ‘shelter in place’ refuge for emergencies, with funding worth almost $20,000 announced in June. A Department of Education spokesperson said government schools and their local communities regularly assessed a school’s ability to meet needs and deliver a comprehensive educa-

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Park plans West Wimmera Shire Council will apply for funding to redevelop Edenhope Lions Park to include play equipment for all abilities and ages, an extended skate park, amenities and family gathering spaces. The council will apply for $500,000 from the Federal Government’s ‘Growing Regions Fund’ for the $1-million project, which is part of the Edenhope Playspace Strategy. The council would contribute the remaining $500,000 to complete the project. Mayor Tim Meyer said the redevelopment would create a significant boost for residents and visitors. “Last year we did extensive community consultation about all the playgrounds in Edenhope,” he said. “We know the Edenhope Lions Park is the most used and most valued playspace in the town, but we all know it is currently looking old and tired. “We want to create a space that will meet the current and future needs of the community.” If the funding application is successful, the council hopes to complete the project by December 2025.

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The ‘eyes and ears’ across the city

Horsham-based community group is helping police maintain a ‘back-tobasics’ focus on community safety.

Membership of the long-running Horsham Community and Police Consultative Committee, HCPCC, as it is now known, includes representatives of emergency services and community safety organisations, licensed premises, government, non-profit and community organisations and groups, residents and the media. It brings community and police together every two months to identify and discuss issues and find solutions to a range of public safety issues and concerns. Its previous work resulted in a range of safety measures across the regional city – including the introduction and increased presence of CCTV and other safety measures, road safety awareness, publicly available Automated External Defibrillators, AEDS, and mobility works. Horsham Police Station Commander, Senior Sergeant Eddie Malpas said police often received additional intelligence and information through the group, which had led to offenders being held accountable. He said the group’s work greatly assisted the police’s ‘Neighbourhood Policing Framework’ – a ‘back-to-basics’ approach, introduced in 2002, that focused on listening to the community, including through community surveys; understanding and acting on community safety concerns; working in partnership with community and partner organisations to address local safety concerns; and communicating the outcomes and action taken. “A key part of the framework is for police to form local safety committees with members of their community,” Senior Sergeant Malpas said. “We were fortunate in Horsham as the HCPCC was somewhat ahead of its time, having been in operation for many years. “I often speak about our back-to-basics approach as an important cycle that involves listening to the community, understanding the problem, determining the most appropriate response, targeting the response and then closing the loop. “Closing the loop is key as it is a way of validating the efforts of those across the community who have worked with police to solve problems, while also recognising the hard work of our police members on the front line.” Senior Sergeant Malpas said HCPCC members played an important role – from providing information and reporting community concerns,

SAFETY FIRST: From left, community representatives David Eltringham and Mark Radford, Senior Sergeant Eddie Malpas, State Emergency Service’s Nola Smith, Acting Senior Sergeant Shane Allgood, The Weekly Advertiser’s Jessica Grimble, Inspector Matt Haughton and secretary Olivia Hill at the Horsham Community and Police Consultative Committee’s December meeting. A number of members were absent and opportunities exist for additional members to join the group in 2024. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER to demonstrating support for a determined response. “Neighbourhood policing is about finding a balance between reactive and proactive approaches to community safety – the key ingredient being engagement with the community,” he said. “The HCPCC representatives are the eyes and ears from across Horsham, and therefore the involvement is absolutely vital to our broader community safety objectives.” Former chairman, David Eltringham, became involved with a former iteration of the group after moving to Horsham in 1995. Then Horsham Rural City Council technical services manager, Mr Eltringham said the council met with traders and other representatives to address community safety concerns – at the time, the most prevalent being public drunkenness. He said locations of taxi ranks and the introduction of CCTV were among early highlights of his involvement – along with an innovative design for foothpaths to ensure people using mobility scooters could navigate corners with ease still used to this day. “A lot of people would just accept it as it is in Horsham, but if you go to other cities, they haven’t done that,” he said. Current chairman Mark Radford also became involved during his service as a Horsham Rural City councillor – staying on to assume the position of secretary and later chairman after Mr Eltringham stepped down from the role.

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portunity we have to tackle community safety concerns,” he said. Senior Sergeant Malpas said anyone interested in becoming a member – particularly those who could advocate on behalf of other community, business or sporting groups – could contact him or Inspector Matt Haughton at the police station on 5382 9200. • Jessica Grimble, former editorial director of The Weekly Advertiser, attended the meetings on invitation as a media representative.

“Councillors were no longer required to attend, but I saw value in the group and I stuck with them,” Mr Radford said. “You always learn something.” Senior Sergeant Malpas said he was hopeful additional community representatives would join the HCPCC this year. “There are many benefits for increasing HCPCC membership as everyone will bring different views, experiences and knowledge to the group. The broader the membership, the greater op-

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Expanding care access

rampians Health leaders have reflected on expanded and accessible care options as highlights of a second year as an amalgamated health service.

The Grampians Health board outlined the organisation’s achievements and committed to further develop the health service as board directors, officials and guests gathered for the 2023 annual general meeting and release of the 2022-23 Annual Report. It was the first, full financial year operating under the Grampians Health banner — the result of an amalgamation of Wimmera Health Care Group, Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health and Ballarat Health Services in November 2021. The annual report celebrated increased orthopaedic surgeries and neurology services, introduction of a new lung function laboratory, opening of a free maternity outpatients clinic, a full-time Wimmera lactation service and new birthing beds, announcement of a new staff accommodation location and a new haematology clinic among highlights for the Horsham campus during the year of July 2022 to June 2023. There was also a record number of births at Horsham’s Wimmera Base Hospital on New Year’s Day. At Stawell, fees from x-rays and urgent care were removed and a new on-site hospital doctor and anaesthetist appointed, student nursing placement reintroduced, a new antenatal physiotherapy service and increased cancer care. Edenhope, a Victorian Public Healthcare award finalist, saw increased physiotherapy services and new strength and balance classes. Across the health service, its brand,

strategic plan and clinical services plan launch, a research collaboration Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with Deakin Rural Health and the end of COVID screening were also listed as milestones throughout the year. Almost 17,000 people were treated at the emergency department in Horsham while a further 5587 people at Stawell and 520 people at Edenhope accessed urgent care. There were more than 9000 admissions to hospital in Horsham across the 12 months and a further 14,751 people accessed outpatient clinics. Surgeons performed 2604 surgeries in Horsham and 1840 in Stawell. More than 2000 people received maternity care and 219 babies were birthed in Horsham.

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“Our goal is to continue investing and developing health services and so far, we have witnessed remarkable dedication by our workforce to achieve this, resulting in growth and innovation,” Grampians Health chairman Bill Brown said. “We passed the milestone of two years as Grampians Health. We have laid a very solid foundation for the years to come. “Over the next 12 months, we will renew our strategic priorities which will retain a singular vision — to make healthcare for our communities more accessible.” Mr Brown said maternity capabilities in Horsham would enhance further this year through the appointment of a regional director of obstetrics. Horsham’s High Dependency Unit is also expected to benefit with increased medical support from the Ballarat Intensive Care Unit, and the addition of

an on-site anaesthetist intensivist. In Stawell, a second operating theatre will become functional later in the year, while oncology services will continue to expand across the region. Mr Brown said Grampians Health also successfully introduced newer models of care including new nurse training models, home-based cancer care services, improvements to timely emergency care, and a review of how the health service cares for patients experiencing mental health episodes, to reduce instances of seclusion or restraint — in addition to tangible achievements. He said Grampians Health, Australia’s largest provider of public sector residential aged care, also overhauled service delivery across its 15 aged care communities. Mr Brown said the health service introduced several initiatives across the past year to enhance staff culture and wellbeing — including its Gender Equality Action Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan. Its Disability Action Plan is due for public release soon — with each plan outlining how Grampians Health would meet education, training and support requirements for its workforce and communities. “Globally, the healthcare landscape is evolving to meet challenging community needs, and Grampians Health is committed to embracing modern solutions,” Mr Brown said. “We are committed to making care more accessible to regional Victorians in the Grampians region and will continue to deliver improved services to help our communities live a meaningful life.” People can read the annual report in full via grampianshealth.org.au

CREATIVE: Wimmera children and parents have been letting the creative part of their brains take hold as part of a National Gallery of Victoria ‘Kids on Tour’ initiative. Workshops and other events were run at Horsham Regional Art Gallery on Thursday and Horsham Library yesterday. Horsham program co-ordinator Bronwyn Hobbs assists Jenna Lockhart, front, and Charlize Van Zyl during a ‘design your jewellery’ workshop on Thursday. The program will visit Horsham library again tomorrow, with events also set to take place at Ararat Gallery TAMA and Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill, Rainbow and Edenhope libraries. For the most upto-date information on when activities will be available, contact the venue. Picture: SEAN O’CONNELL

Riverfront set to sparkle with summer events Horsham will host a series of events this summer at the new Riverfront Meeting Place

Horsham Rural City Council’s Summer Series events will provide locals and visitors the chance to enjoy the ambience of the beautiful Wimmera Riverfront while relaxing with food and drinks to the sounds of local musicians.

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More growth for tourism

ourism spending across the state has reached a new record high of almost $37 billion in the year ending September 2023, new data shows.

Tourism Research Australia, TRA, figures, released last month, showed continued strong demand in the domestic market, coupled with the recovery of international travel. This included a visitor expenditure increase of 59 percent in the Grampians region compared to the spend experienced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos celebrated the sector’s growth amid the thirdconsecutive record result for the state. He said the result followed previous records of $35 billion for the year ending March 2023, and $36.1 billion for the year ending June 2023. The TRA figures showed Victoria had 22 percent of Australia’s market share for overall visitor spend in the year ending September 2023 and every tourism region across the state — including the Grampians — experienced boosted domestic visitor expenditure compared to 2019. Geelong and the Bellarine, 74 percent, and Phillip Island, 64 percent, also recorded increases. “Victorian tourism continues to go from strength to strength and these latest record-breaking results reflect our incredible and diverse offering

for domestic and international visitors alike,” Mr Dimopoulos said. “We have big plans to continue to increase visitation, support local jobs and grow the state’s economy.” More than 3.7 million visitors stayed 15.2 million nights in Melbourne, which remained Australia’s top interstate overnight leisure destination. Visitors spent $5.1 billion enjoying all that Melbourne has to offer – from hotels to hospitality, marking a 43 percent increase to pre-2019 levels. Victoria’s top two international markets for expenditure were China, which surpassed $1 billion for the first time since 2019 and now sits at $1.6 billion, and India at $444 million. The record tourism figures were supported by a blockbuster major and business events calendar and Visit Victoria’s campaigns ‘Stay close, go further’ and ‘Get Set – Melbourne’. Combined, these campaigns reached almost 18 million people in the year ending September 2023. Visit Victoria chief executive Brendan McClements said the campaigns would continue in 2024. “It’s wonderful to be celebrating such strong results consistently again with the incredible and resilient people that make up our state’s visitor economy,” he said. “In 2024, we’re focused on driving even more growth by delivering world-class major and business events, and ensuring Victoria’s unique culture is showcased on the local, national and global stage.”

GROWING KNOWLEDGE: The volunteer cohort of Stawell and St Arnaud visitor information centres visit Big Hill Lookout at Stawell during a regional tour to celebrate their efforts and expand knowledge.

Volunteers are ready to help A full roster of volunteer staff is allowing visitor information centres at Stawell and St Arnaud to open seven days a week. Northern Grampians Shire mayor Rob Haswell said local knowledge and expertise was an essential aspect of both centres, with volunteers’ ‘warm character’ and shared love of the region offering visitors invaluable insight and encouragement to explore. The council took volunteers on a celebratory tour of the region last month, showcasing a rich tapestry of attractions the shire can offer visitors. The tour included renowned landmarks and celebrated wineries, offering volunteers a chance to continue to expand their knowledge and increase connections. Cr Haswell said the volunteers served an integral role in promotion

Tourist information For tourism information and visitor centre locations across the region and beyond: • Visit Grampians: visitgrampians.com.au • Wimmera Mallee Tourism: visitwimmeramallee.com.au • Visit Victoria: visitvictoria.com of tourism opportunities, and the region broadly. “Their local knowledge can inspire people to explore further afield than they would normally plan – drawing people’s attention to the unique places and experiences on offer through an unparalleled passion for home and we appreciate this immensely,” Cr Haswell said. “By providing support and guid-

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2023 in review

SNAPSHOT: The Weekly Advertiser photographer PAUL CARRACHER continues to share some of his favourite images captured from across the region. This week, a selection of images from July to December are revisited, including, clockwise from above: Blake Sanger and Dan Reynolds at an Ararat Redbacks basketball clinic; Tim Hamond, CR Kennedy Photoimaging, mapping Murtoa Stick Shed; Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange sheep sale; Sienna Walsgott performing at the Wimmera Music Eisteddfod; Gerang Gerung wildlife carer Stacy Whitehorse with Nevis, a rescued wedge-tailed eagle; Drung farmer Ken Schilling with his kelpie Chloe; and centre, Horsham’s Logan Young competing in the Junior Country Cup tenpin bowling tournament at Horsham Lanes and Games.

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From The Weekly Advertiser archives: January 16, 2003 –

Meeting Dr John Powell, manager of the Wimmera-Mallee pipeline project, is like meeting an old friend. Having lived in Victoria for 40 years before work took him elsewhere, most recently to Queensland, gives Dr Powell an edge on settling into his new community. He will face many challenges in the next 18 months, with perhaps the most significant being listening to the community. “This is a community-driven project and the end result will be something

ing list, which is the closest relative of slaters? A. Crabs. B. Wasps. C. Ants. D. Moths. that works for the region as a whole,” Dr Powell said. “It must benefit the Wimmera-Mallee community in the long term. And by long-term I mean the next 100 years.”

3. The island of Koh Samui is part of what country? 4. Much of western Victoria is home to a broad range of macropods. Generally speaking, what are they?

Wimmera Catchment Management Authority chief executive David Brennan says it is inevitable, in a drier and hotter future, that sections of the Wimmera River system would come under serious stress. Mr Brennan was responding to questions about whether the Wimmera River system was at risk of similar conditions that led to a mass algal bloom and dramatic fish kill on the Darling River. One year ago: January 11, 2023

Abundant water and a summer of COVID-19 restrictions have combined forces to energise Wimmera and southern Mallee tourism, as visitors revel at the region’s natural attractions. Months after heavy spring rain and the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, new anecdotal and recorded data continues to demonstrate a crucial economic link between water and tourism in the region. GWMWater reports significant tourist-attracting storages including Lake Bellfield, at 99 percent full, Taylors Lake, 96 percent, and Lake Lonsdale, 103 percent.

6. What term starting with ‘E’ describes a disease or condition regularly found in a certain area or among particular people, wildlife restricted to general area or, in a generalist sense, something that is restricted or peculiar to something?

7. What Wimmera locality with a five-syllable name starting with ‘D’ sits between Lake Wyn Wyn and Olivers Lake west of Horsham and north of Natimuk? Spell it.

8. True or false? When you lie down your sensitivity to smell decreases. 9. How good are you on your phobias? What common fears do these terms represent? Acrophobia, achluophobia, brontophobia, dentophobia, cenophobia.

10. List these Australian snakes in order of most deadly based on venom toxicity. Red-bellied Black, Mainland Tiger, Inland Taipan, Coastal Taipan, Eastern Brown.

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What is the fifth planet from the sun?

Answers: 1. J. 2. A. Crabs. Slaters, like crabs, are crustaceans. The others are insects. 3. Thailand. 4. Members of the Macropodidae or kangaroo family. 5. Jupiter. The ‘gas giant’ is two and a half times larger than all other planets in the solar system combined. 6. Endemic. 7. Duchembegarra. 8. True. 9. Acrophobia is fear of heights, achluophobia is fear of darkness, brontophobia is fear of thunder and lightning, dentophobia is fear of dentists and cenophobia is fear of anything new. 10. Inland Taipan, first in the world, Eastern Brown, second in the world, Coastal Taipan, sixth, Mainland Tiger, 10th, Red-bellied Black.

Five years ago: January 23, 2019

Partly cloudy.

A ll the letters of the alphabet appear in the periodic table of elements, except one. What is it?

2. Garden slaters are also called wood lice. From the follow-

A name change, an increase in student enrolment and an investigation into delivering tertiary agricultural courses make for exciting times at Federation University Australia’s Wimmera campus. Federation University Australia became official on January 1, following the merger of the University of Ballarat with Monash Universities’ Gippsland campus. As first round offers for placements are made public, Federation University head of Wimmera campus Geoff Lord is expecting a nearly 25 percent increase in higher education students.

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As you navigate through this period, the individuals you encounter have the potential to greatly inﬂuence your way of life. Soon, you will be faced with a crucial decision that requires careful consideration. TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.40.22.29.

To achieve your desired outcomes, you may have to put in more effort and dedication. However, the benefits that come with reaching your goals will surpass the efforts you put in. Be alert for any opportunities that can help your career. GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.5. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.35.40.22.

Your current focus should be on maintaining a happy domestic scene. This means dedicating more time and effort to ensure that everyone in your household is content. CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.9. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.24.8.6.

With a well-organised financial situation, you can now have a better understanding of your expenditures and plan accordingly to buy the item you’ve always desired. Consult with experts to avoid any mistakes or complications. LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 4.5.6.2. Lotto Numbers: 4.12.25.26.31.11.

Soon, it’s highly probable that individuals will reach out to you for assistance. It would be wise to grant their requests if possible. Moreover, a serendipitous encounter may arise, which could result in favourable consequences. VIRGO: (August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2. Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.40.44.43.

Life can be hectic and demanding, with a never-ending list of tasks to be done, and seemingly too little time to do them all. It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and stretched thin by the demands of others. LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.3. Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.26.33.

It seems that there is particular interest in you, and there is a strong possibility of a romantic proposal coming your way. In addition, you can expect a busier social life soon, with many exciting events and opportunities to connect with others. SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.1.2.3. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.13.26.36.38.

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Animals & Accessories REDUCED Kelpie Puppies ready for a new home, friendly and playful. Working parents, 2F Tricolour. DOB 4/09/23, Source # EE208536, m/ chip 956000014847538, 956000014819996, 956000014698867, 956000014697120 $300 plus Gst ono Ph Tim 0491895301 Roosters, ducks and guinea foul wanted Ph 0469740723 Wanted Person to look after 10 yr old greyhound placid female, odd times, ongoing and will pay Ph David- 0427864628 White Suffolk Maiden ewes, 4 x 22 drop, 2 x 21 drop, October shorn and vacc ready to join PIC# 3GMBM068 $120ea Ph 0428224090 Balmoral caravans

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18.6 tandum cylmic caravan, full length annex, elec brakes, heating / cooling b/d $27,750 Ph 53911050 Nhill

FOR SALE, Kelpie Pup, Mack from 2 good working parents,Intelligent, gentle pup,Bob tailed ,MC 9851141006234859, SN EE 232038 Ph 0427861437 1995 Roadstar Voyager Kelpie x Coolie Pups, ready to go, born 17’ pop top single axle 15.10.23, raised with caravan, 2 single beds, has kids, dark M, m/chip full size annex in as new 953010006206887,source cond, van presents very # MB238326, $250 Ph Jo well $10,000ono Ph Eileen 0410331573 0437899398 One persian female sheep with a baby 2 weeks old 1999 Jayco 16’ pop-top $250ono Ph 0481756063 caravan with unused Parrots for sale, hand annex, GC $14,500 Ph raised, young green cheek 0400823134 conures, extremely friendly, 2000 Jayco Freedom young aviary bred bourkes/ pop-top, alum frame, turks Ph 0408535515 Pups Kelp-Collie x tandem, elec brakes, 12V St Poodle. well loved, sys, light truck tyres, island ready, suit family w d/bed, new mattress, m/ kids, source:MB223023 wave, upright engel vet-checkd mchip fridge/ freezer(270), r/ 953010006636005,006, 953010006635755,857, out awning & annex & 861,870,874,994, visits extras, $16,900ono Ph welcome Ph 0458169182 0400894020 www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

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Jayco Starcraft 2011, EC, -always kept in a shed19’ 6, queen island bed, reverse AC, 3 way fridge, separate shower and toilet, washing machine, TV/ DVD, 2 large extra storage 2015 New Age Mant boxes on A frame, solar, Ray 19E, EC, always 1860 tare $35,000neg Ph shedded, AL-KO electronic 0418777440 stability control, 120 watt solar panel and 2x120 AGM batteries, 2 spare tyres and boot on the rear of van, includes folly enclosed annex $50,000 Ph 0428982514 Lumberjack Johanna Light camper trailer, with full annexe and solar panel, toilet/shower annexe with hot water, 2021 model in EC $20,000 Ph 0427680253 2018 Skamper Kamper 4X4 forward fold camper Trailer Everything included ready to hook up & go QS Inner spring mattress Aust Ultimate H/D independent Suspension EverKool G75L Fridge/Freezer Premium Slide Out S/S Kitchen Dometic 3 Burner Stove 150Ltr Water tanks Joolca Hottap Hot Water 2 X 120A Century AGM Batteries 160W Fold up Solar Panels H/D ARK Swing up jockey wheel Full Annex, Eun suite, PVC Flooring Travel Annex Boat Rack, Loading Roller & O/B motor Bracket. $18,500 ONO O428990602

REDUCED 2005 Traveller Caravan 19’ Hurricane, shower and toilet, full annex $30,000 Ph 0417555823 Safari Delta 216, 21’6” 2015 build, full ensuite, q/ bed, full solar independent off road suspension, full oven, large fridge, microwave, washing machine, leather seating, large oven, full length annexe, colour coded to match van, this is the van with the lot, selling due to no further use $49,700ono Ph 0429198599 Employment

Galaxy 2007, new Tebbs annexe, a/c, oven, fridge, rego, batteries $25,000ono Ph 0402933972 Jayco Finch pop top caravan, 2 double beds with fly mesh, electric brakes, boat racks and an annex, $15,000 Ph 53582560 Stawell

Seeking Individual Support Worker (Ageing) to provide in-home care, Horsham based, duties include, dressing, bathing, toileting, minimum 1 overnight + 1 day shift per week, male or strong female ideal, Italian/English language skills ideal, more detail on enquiry Ph 0439307176

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Farm Machinery 20 foot container, painted with kill rust paint, good condition, lockable, pick up Ararat, $ 3500 cash Ph 0400013041 Backhoe Daken series 2, log grab, 12” bucket, 3PTO linkage, PTO pump/tank suit 30+ hp, as new $6500 Ph 0448826464

Case 1660 header, 25ft front and trailer. No longer needed ph. 0429911201 Chamberlain C670 Tractor starts and runs well $4000 plus Gst, Morton Baker Wool Press $2900 plus Gst, New Holland Small Bale Pick Up Loader $800 plus Gst, all in working order excess to requirements Ph 0400603022

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Household items, Diamond Creek round pedestal table $140, buffet three door 3 draw $140, pine dressing table with mirror $50, double bed with frame bass, combination steel and timber head and foot, $100, 2x single bed Antique head and foot set, $30 each set Ph 0428504569

3.8m Jabiru boat with Mackay trailer, 15hp Evinrude motor, fishfinder DV531 $5200 Ph 0427267902

Roll top desk, beer fridge, Haier fridge freezer, Sherwell Auger 50’, 9”, wooden frame tennis runs well $15,000 plus Gst table, will separate Ph ono Ph 0429911201 King single trundle latex 0429093269 Silos Sherwell, 3x 63 bed, spotless, no animals, tonne $5500 each Ph Simpson auto washing sell price $550, two beds 0427716088 machine, Hisense chest for the price of one, very Silos Vennings, 2x 10 freezer and bar fridge, will convenient for spare tonne, GC $1760 each Ph separate Ph 0408504550 room, top quality from NATURSLEEP Hawthorn 0427716088 Stock crate, steel (Ute) 7’ Vic Ph 0427042750 Nhill x 6’ $150 Ph 0428826809 for sale marine Stock crate, steel 2 2 of 225- 40x19 Michelin pilot sport tyres, approx 65% tread $120 Ph 0419823241

Cattle scales Gallagher, never used, still in box, load bars, 600ml, 2500kgs, Fiat Tractor 411R, 3PL, stainless steel platform, repainted, mechanically best offer over $2000 Ph good, tyres 70% 0438096662 $6000ono Ph 0429954000 Chipper mulcher mobile Warracknabeal heavy duty, GX390, 12hp, Field Bins, 2 Jaeschke 32t honda motor $2800 Ph field bins, one with square 0448826464 top lids with and sight glasses $11,000 plus Gst, large round top one with normal lids $9000 plus Gst, 2 Macey 28t $3800 plus Gst Ph0400603022 Fire-fighting tank, poly 3000L, GC $1760 Ph 0427716088 Fuel trailer, 650ltr $2200 Chook house, 1500mm Ph 0427716088 long 1400mm wide 1800mm Goldacres boomspray, high, nest box attached prairie advance, 30m keep your chickens safe boom, 5000L tank Ph from predators $350 Ph 0428899260 53583400 Gypsum, lime, compost Full set of pads for evap and all granulated fertilizer cooler, new still in box, can spreading, modern 4wd be cut to size $400 Ph trucks, Floatation tyres, 0417166277 GPS and scales, call Adam Ph 0427552432 Hay caps, Horwood Bagshaw, Chisel plow, various used fencing materials, water troughs, 3pl mulcher Ph 0429821461 Header NH TR88 with 36’ McDon front 960, ready to go $25,000, Jaeske field Home exercise machine, bin, 28 tonne $5500 Ph full body workout using 0428946395 vibrating system $120 Ph Macey Field Bin in GO 0417166277 $3000 Ph 0429857207 Horn sewing cabinet, Massey Harris 55K GC $200 Ph 0427822343 tractor, running, good tyres Horsham $2600 Ph 0429847336 Jumbuck outdoor gas MF tea 20 with 2 spare rear oven, trolley and cover, wheel rims 1 with tyre Ph new condition $250 Ph $2500 0419574884 0448826464 Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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Hobie Mirage Passport 12.0 pedal kayak with motor, 50AH lithium battery 2000 Toyota Landcruiser and motor controller, extra tray, 4500EFI petrol/gas, hatch covers added $2,500 5speed manual, 1 owner, Ph 0407305457 A/C, towbar wiring and Viking Fisherman canoe electric brakes, UHF radio, with paddles, 3.6mtrs, air bags and compressor, with wheels $900 Ph GC, as is, no RWC, 0419590475 435000km RXF897 $8900 Ph Peter 0428504171 Horsham MOBILITY AIDS Gopher Red Top Gun “Mustang”, 2years old, near new, $4500ono Ph 0427857510

Mobility aids, various Holden VE items, including walker, 2010 Commodore wagon, commode, shower chair Ph auto, leather interior, near 0429821539 new tyres, RWC optional, Wheelchair and 167,000kms, 1WI40G Compression cushion, deck 15’ x 8’ $600 Ph 17’ speedboat Caribbean $8000ono Ph 0437390737 VGO $600ono Ph 0428826809 150 V6 Yamaha on a 0427857510 Stock crate, steel sides, 15’ Brooker tilt trailer, dual axle, x 8’ $250 Ph 0428826809 motor has done 230hrs, motorcycles VGC, all ski gear with the boat including boat cover, priced to sell $10,000 Ph 0407084235 REDUCED 2000 3.7 Boat and cover, on Mitsubishi Triton, aussie trailer with a yamaha 4WD Twin cab UTE with 15HP motor, $5000 Ph canopy, GC, rides well, 53582560 Stawell tinted windows, timing The Weekly Advertiser Harley Davidson, custom chain, RWC, 270,000kms, welcomes your advertising. Strombeg Carlson timber We are required strictly by law 1956 frame black, 200 PZP173 $6000ono Ph include specific information rear end, stretched tanks radio, 1930, VG original to 0438922730 Kaniva on some items when working condition Ph publishing your advertisement. 3-inch belt drive primary RevTech 4 speed ratchet, A snapshot of your obligations Motor Vehicles 53824316 are as follows: $10,000 - $20,000 with extras, will go quick Workshop manuals, parts, BOATS $18,000 Ph 0423859198 All advertisements for boats 2008 Colorado Ute, books and catalogues Ph must include: Antique German violin, canopy, GC, serviced • Hull number or 0419821563 oam and case, excellent regularly, 254,221kms, reg registration number of the boat playing condition $550 Ph till July 2024, WVR283 If a trailer is included with the 0417886268 household items $14,000 Ph 0448504021 boat, the advertisement must also include: Stawell • Registration number or Bunk beds, black motor vehicle accessories 2014 Navara D40 ST, chassis number of the trailer. tubular metal frames with 4x4, very low kms 135,00, 5x Hankook Dynapro canopy, tow bar, new W/ mattresses, VGC $300ea ATM Tyres, 31.10, 5OR, 15 screens, back shockers, Ph 53564288 lt, 95% thread with black will come with 3months Sunraysia wheels, 6 stud, rego and RWC, reg garage sales will not seperate $800 1D19LN $19,750ono Ph ono Ph 0418203511 Dave 0409210594 50 Landy Street, Horsham 3400 anytime BT 50 2007 UTE, 3lt turbo Saturday, January 20th diesel, VGC, express pass Motor Vehicles 9am to 2pm on vehicle, bull bar, driving under $3000 Vintage Collectables, Antique tools, Military boxes lights, ARB Canopy, extra and Bric a Brac. All household contents to go. No early Birds or callers. Collectors car 1982 fuel tanks 50lts, roof rack, VW PASSAT 3240 6mths rego, 300,000kms, sedan, diesel, auto, vin# N4372 $14,000 Ph 32A0017779, yellow, last 0407084235 rego 2006, 34,1800kms PROMOTE $600 Ph 0429847336

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Farm land approx. 110 acres for shared lease, located on the fringe of Hopetoun 3396, suitable for cropping, grazing, solar farming or other use, 3 phase power is available, long or short term lease Ph Lawrence to discuss 0414587676 Page 27

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“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy.” Ps 5:11a Like many young girls growing up I was captivated by horses and I longed for the day I could ride one. Finally, my time came and it’ll be forever in my mind. At one point in the ride, the track began to weave along the edge of a steep drop. I looked down the side of the mountain and my stomach bottomed out. I gave the horse a tug on the reins to move oﬀ the edge, but it stayed in line. I gave another tug, but the horse resisted; he’d walked this track countless time. It was me who was new to the track. Me who had no idea where we were going and me who was trying to alter things. Then it dawned on me: the horse was not going to slip. The horse was not going to go anywhere where itself would get hurt and, he knew where he was going. A glorious calm filled me as trust took fear’s place. I looked up; took in the view; breathed deep of the crisp air. I was ok and would be ok! No matter what happens in life, let us always trust that God knows what He is doing. The Bible doesn’t record the phrase ‘Do Not Fear’ 365 times by chance. The Bible is the inspired word of God! Every day, He encourages us to trust in Him. He’s got this! Author: Karen Rowe, Seventh-day Adventist Church

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Just Better Care is a leading provider disability and aged care services across Australia. We are currently looking to recruit a passionate, energetic and dynamic person for the position of Clinical Governance Manager (0.8 EFT) for our Horsham office. The role of the Clinical Governance Manager includes the provision of clinical oversight and support to ensure quality and safe clinical care and services to our customers within the scope of our service delivery obligations across Western Victoria and South West Vic. You will coordinate communication among numerous stakeholders, including customers or their families and/or representatives, the JBC clinical team, Customer Services and Supports team, NDIS Support Coordination, and Home Care Package Case Management teams, the People and Culture Team, referral partners, and industry bodies. Clinical experience is crucial, with an ideal preference for a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable role. Further information about this role is outlined in the Position Description. To request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Just Better Care - Western Victoria on 03 5381 1432 or email hr.wv@justbettercare.com or via the web https://applynow. net.au/jobs/JBC1074215 Applications addressing the key selection criteria close Thursday 25 January 2024. Applications to be emailed to hr.wv@justbettercare.com

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omonal’s goal of finishing in the top two at Grampians Cricket Association’s season end received a setback at the weekend when it unexpectedly lost to Combine2 at North Park, Stawell.

The Tigers cause was not helped by only putting nine players on the field. Batting first, the Combine notched up 3-152 thanks to an opening stand of 113 between Craig Marrow, 69, and Matt Delzotto, 59. In reply, the Tigers could only put together 112, mainly due to the smart bowling of Gary Ranton, 4-15, and Marc Collins, 3-13. With this loss, the Tigers have slipped from second to fourth. Other matches went to form, with the Gappers cruising to a nine wicket win against Rhymston2. Gappers bowler Caleb Bretherton took 3-9 to be the best bowler. Rhymston1 suffered a similar defeat at the hands of the Saints, being beaten by seven wickets. In the remaining game, at Buangor, Chalambar batters could only manage 101 against Combine1’s attack, led by Will Clough, 3-14. The Combine took just 18 overs to run down the score, with Tom Eckel contributing 56 out of the 105. The feature match this Saturday is the Halls Gap verse Rhymston1 clash,

at Halls Gap. The Gappers would see this as a chance to cement their position in the top four and an A Grade finals berth, while Rhymston1 will treat it as a last chance to keep in touch with the final four. Rhymston1’s batting was abysmal last round and will require a turnaround if it is to put any pressure on the Gappers, who boast a solid batting list. Pomonal has the chance to bounce back after last round’s disappointing result by defeating Rhymston2, whose record against the Tigers is not great. The Tigers will be hoping to regain players missing from last week’s game and produce a match-winning score. Chalambar’s batting let it down last week, so will be counting on improvement to counter the Saints’ powerful batting list featuring Tom Mills, Wian Steers and Adam Haslett, among other capable batters. It should also be an interesting match at North Park, where the two Combine teams face off. Both teams should know each other’s strengths and weakness, but the SwiftsGreat Western selectors will be left redfaced if the number two team prevails. Results: Halls Gap 1-75 d RhymneyMoyston2 10-65; Swifts-Great Western2 3-152 d Pomonal 8-112; Swifts-Great Western1 3-105 d Chalambar 10-101; St Andrews 3-58 d Rhymney-Moyston1 10-53.

SUCCESS: Trainerdriver Matty Craven, with his wife Amy, is surrounded by eight-year-old gelding Fides’ owners and members of the Hamilton-Horsham Lewis family, Harness Racing Victoria chairman Dale Monteith and club officials after winning Sunday’s Hamilton Pacing Cup.

Patient owners celebrate cup win Horsham-Hamilton’s Lewis family and a band of patient owners celebrated the success of rejuvenated eight-year-old gelding Fides in the $30,000 Matthews Petroleum 2024 Hamilton Pacing Cup on Sunday. Since debuting as a two year old in March 2018, the beautifully bred son of Rock N Roll Heaven USA and Localize, the pint-sized pacer has managed just 29 starts to date in a stop-start career due to muscle tears, minor fractures and the usual equine niggles. With eight wins on the board, Fides was off the scene from April 2020 until he made a winning return in November 2022, only to be outed for a further 12 months after suffering a leg injury. Members of the Lewis family

took Fides through a decent stint of rehab before he returned to the Craven barn to complete the comeback preparation. A first-up win at Bendigo on Saturday night was followed by Sunday’s sizzling success, where Craven brought his charge from second last at the bell in a 55.1-second half to claim the cash in a rate of 1:56.5.

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Horsham horseman Aaron Dunn made the long haul to Shepparton on Saturday and was rewarded with a victory, piloting his four-year-old gelding Little Louie to the line in the $15,000 Alabar No Metro Wins Pace. The gelded son of Sweet Lou USA and Little Lyn continued the

winning ways of the Dunn family’s 1986 broodmare Koomberkine, six wins, through her daughter Rappa Scooter, 13, and granddaughter Little Lyn, 12. Drawn barrier three on the front line over the 1690m sprint trip, Dunn had Little Louie perfectly poised one-out, two-back at the bell and secured a three wide tow forward from the 400m mark to have the leaders in his sights at the top of the home stretch. The combo proved too strong in the final stages and scored by 1.1 metres in a rate of 1:53.9, taking ‘Louie’s record to six wins, seven minors and $86,547 from 27 career starts. – Tony Logan

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busy period of Country Week cricket action has come to an end for Wimmera juniors, with one Horsham team finishing runner-up in its age group.

Horsham’s under-17 team was narrowly defeated in its grand final against Warrnambool Blue on Friday, while Horsham under-15s missed the grand final despite finishing undefeated. Wimmera-Mallee also competed strongly in under-15 and under-17 categories, but was unable to notch up any wins. Wimmera-Mallee and Horsham teams both claimed wins in this week’s Portland under-13 Country Week, with their final games being played yesterday after The Weekly Advertiser went to press. Horsham under-17s were able to overcome a heavy defeat against Warrnambool Gold on Tuesday to lay claim to a grand final spot. The Horsham team quickly put the 63-run defeat behind it, winning both Wednesday matches in a revised 20over format. Their first opponents of the day, Portland, were victim to an impressive display from Horsham’s bowlers and were all out for 27 runs. Gibson Perry secured four wickets for Horsham, with Xavier Shevlin the

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FINALISTS: Horsham’s under-17 team finished runner-up in Country Week cricket competition last week. other multiple wicket taker. The afternoon game was against well-known rivals Wimmera-Mallee and finished with a convincing win for Horsham. Max Bunworth, 46, came in at number three in Horsham’s batting order and placed the foundations for his team to mount a defendable total of 6-113. Opener James Officer, 23, had the second-highest score for Horsham, with Monty Wynne, Jude Borlase and Perry also reaching double figures. Wimmera-Mallee’s Elliot Fitzpatrick hit 20 runs, while Hugh Sait was

not-out for 16 as the team fell 28 runs short with 7-85. Horsham under-17s gave themselves a strong chance in the grand final against Warrnambool Blue, making 9-173 to begin the 50-over game. Perry took two early wickets as Warrnambool Blue went into bat, but the eventual winners began to put together some strong partnerships at the crease. Brock Gannon’s 67 not-out from 106 balls provided Warrnambool with the constant it needed to surpass Horsham’s total on the brink of the fi-

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nal over. Horsham started strongly as hosts of under-15 country week, tallying wins against Hamilton and South West in its first two games. Wimmera-Mallee under-15s came close to a win against Portland, having limited their opponents to 8-98 with the bat. Chad Hartnett took three wickets for Wimmera-Mallee, with two coming from Portland’s top order. Runs were spread evenly throughout Wimmera-Mallee’s batting line-up in the run chase, with Sebastian Zagame, Charles Barber and Leigh Van

Boven all reaching double figures. Van Boven was the last batter to be dismissed as Wimmera-Mallee fell just short of Portland’s score. Horsham scored as heavily as possible in its final round against Wimmera-Mallee, as it looked to qualify for the under-15 grand final. However, despite winning all three of its games, Horsham finished behind Warrnambool Gold and Mount Gambier on run rate. As a result of final ladder positions, Horsham played a finals match against Hamilton Gold and Wimmera-Mallee faced South West. Horsham won its match against Hamilton Gold after making a strong total of 9-160. Captain Jobe Dickinson starred for Horsham with the bat, hitting seven boundaries on his way to 60. Phoenix Hopper took three wickets as Horsham took to the field, with economical bowling from most of the attack to see Hamilton finish all-out for 98. Jam Pareja and Chase Campbell were among Wimmera-Mallee batters to reach double figures in its finals loss against South West. In under-13 Country Week competition, Wimmera-Mallee started strong with a close win against Portland, and Horsham got the best of Mount Gambier on Monday.

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Harry Allan, Charli Pietsch, Adele Joseph and Daniella Gillespie are part of the 15-day grand slam tournament in Melbourne, which began on Sunday. This week, The Weekly Advertiser invited Harry and Charli to share their experiences. It is the first time both have been a ballkid, which they were selected for out of about 1000, 12- to 15-year-old applicants. Charli, 12, said she wanted to be a ballkid because it looked like lots of fun and she wanted to meet new people. “I’m looking forward to watching the big games on the arena courts,” she said. “I would most want to be a ballkid at a game Alex de Minaur is playing in, because he is cool.” During the tennis season, Charli plays for Haven Tennis Club, where she trialled under the watchful eye of Tennis Victoria staff. Charli travelled to Melbourne once selected for several training sessions. Harry, 14, said he first saw the ballkid opportunity with a friend and the pair thought it would be fun to trial together. He said he was looking forward to being up close with the players on the court and seeing the Australian Open from a ballkid’s perspective. “I would most want to be a ballkid at a game Ajla Tomljanovic is playing in,” he said. Harry trialled in Mildura and Melbourne before learning of his success. Harry, of Beulah, travelled to Melbourne Park for five training sessions and put his skills into practice at the Australian Wheelchair Tennis National Championships and December Showdown before lining up at the Australian Open. Ballkids were also involved in qualifying week. Adele and Daniella will feature in next week’s edition of NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Harry Allan and Charli Pietsch have front row seats to the Australian Open as ballkids this year. The Weekly Advertiser.

Horsham Cricket Association’s senior competition returns with a bang this weekend, with a welldeserved break making way for the last four games before finals. A 50-over clash between Homers and Horsham Tigers headlines the A Grade restart. Homers are currently top of the ladder, ahead of last year’s favourites West Wimmera and Bullants, with a single loss to Horsham Tigers back in round two. Despite their earlier win, the Tigers have suffered three more defeats than their weekend opponent, Homers. Laharum will host West Wimmera in its first game of the new year. The Demons have endured a difficult season, securing two wins to date, and will be looking to put together a string of good results. West Wimmera is Homers’ closest competitors for top spot, despite a surprising loss to Horsham Saints immediately before the break. Bullants are heavy favourites heading into their clash against a plucky Blackheath-Dimboola. The Noradjuha-Toolondo team is coming off two straight losses, but will be hoping to field a strong 11 this weekend, as it builds towards another finals campaign. Blackheath-Dimboola, for its part, has pulled out some impressive results after a challenging start to the season, which saw it winless until round five. The final game of the weekend sees Lubeck-Murtoa travel to Coughlin Park to face Horsham Saints. Lubeck-Murtoa is another team that has struggled during the season, but its nine-wicket win in the last round before Christmas should give it some encouragement. For Horsham Saints, the round nine clash is crucial as it looks to put itself in contention for a finals berth, with the team currently residing fifth in the eightteam competition.

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ersonal milestones will add extra interest to this weekend’s Country Basketball League ﬁxtures for Wimmera teams in the south-west conference.

Caitlin Story will play her 100th game with Horsham Hornets women as they return after the holiday break, making her the first woman to officially reach the feat since records have been kept. Horsham Hornets men will join the women’s team in playing two games at Horsham Basketball Stadium this weekend, against Warrnambool and Millicent opposition. Jake Hobbs is sitting on 99 games for the Hornets men and could reach triple figures this weekend if selected, having last been named for the team against Portland Coasters in December. The Hornets men are coming off a narrow sixpoint win against Terang Tornadoes on Saturday night. Terang stayed with the Hornets throughout the first term, before a scoring onslaught put the Horsham team 12 points clear heading into the second half. A relatively even quarter followed in the third before Terang put the onus back on the Hornets, outscoring the favoured away team 27 to 16. Tall Matthew Brown finished at the top of the scorers column for the Hornets on 24, followed by Cody Bryan, 23, and Austin McKenzie, 17, as the team emerged six-point winners. The Hornets sit in first, equal on points with Mt Gambier Lakers, ahead of their games against Warrnambool at 8pm on Saturday and Millicent at 2pm on Sunday, which will also be their last games before finals. Ararat Redbacks are set to play Millicent Magic for the second time in two weeks, and Portland Coasters at Ararat Fitness and Leisure Centre, after an unsuccessful away trip to Millicent on Sunday. The Redbacks’ 17-point loss against the Magic

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IN MEMORY: Coughlin Park bowlers Alan Woodhead, Mark Schuman and Craig Decker won at the John Hickey Celebration Bowls Day on Saturday.

“We’ll keep you rolling”

Countback decides winners

More than 60 members of Coughlin Park, Horsham City and Horsham Golf bowling clubs honoured former Horsham bowler John Hickey at the John Hickey Celebration Bowls Day on Saturday. The event, in memory of the past Coughlin Park and Horsham City player, came to a close ﬁnish. By the end of the day, two teams were undefeated. Wednesday, January 17, 2024

On a countback, the winners were a Coughlin Park team of Craig Decker, Mark Schuman and Alan Woodhead. A Horsham City team comprising Hux Mitchell, Geoff Inglis and Peter Dougherty were runner-up. Both teams ﬁnished with 79 points. Horsham City Bowling Club president Colin Morrell said bowlers enjoyed a great day of fellowship and memories of days gone by.

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Zach Blachford, of Stawell’s Any Danger team, eyes his shot at the seventh Wimmera Friendly Eight-Ball Invitational in Horsham. The event, at Horsham Lanes and Games from Friday to Sunday, attracted 50 teams to the regional city. A combined Victorian team, Shark Squad, won division one. The Wimmera’s Rebels won division two, Last Minute, of Melbourne, won division three, Four Plus Three, of Clarkefield, won division four, Deniliquin’s Wanganella won division five and Stawell’s Gaff team won division six. Pictures, page 31. Picture: KAREN REES

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