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BY JESSICA GRIMBLE Increasing visitor experience, managing safety and protect ing and promoting cultural val ues are the aims of a project to ‘revitalise’ an iconic Grampians landmark.TheState Government will spend $7.76-million at the MacKenzie Falls visitor precinct and surround ing area, including the Zumsteins walking trail and day visitor area, within the Grampians National Park, Gariwerd.Anewviewing platform at the base of the falls would offer ‘magnificent’ views while deterring people from the water; while a 1.5-kilometre oneway loop trail, past the base of the falls and returning to the carpark, would reduce congestion on the trail and provide new views and experi ences along the MacKenzie River. Plans also highlight the potential for tours of MacKenzie Falls, Zum steins and other sites; and returning refreshments and visitor services to bothThesites.project will improve visitor experiences, including an improved arrival area, signs and information and rest-break areas; improve acces sibility such as modifying steps and resurfacing pathways; and improve safety in the car park, on walking trails, at lookouts, and at the base of the falls. It aims to care for country, part nering with Traditional Owners in protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural landscape. It will offer visitors a chance to learn about sig nificant environmental and cultural values.Plans to this point use prior stake holder and community feedback fromParks2017.Victoria regional director Ja son Borg said the full scope of the project was yet to be determined. He said subject to approvals and industry conditions, works were ex pected to start in mid-2023, with completion in 2024. “MacKenzie Falls is one of the most spectacular and popular visitor sites in the Grampians and we’re looking at options to make it an even better place to come and enjoy,” he said.“We have some ideas to improve walking tracks, views, access and safety, but we’re keen to test them and see what people think. “The consultation will help us de velop a final plan for the upgrade. “We will continue to work closely with Traditional Owners and key stakeholders on the next steps.” Parks Victoria and Traditional Owners will determine the final scope of the project. They will con sider technical assessments, safety needs, budget, community feedback and priorities in the final plan. Continued page 5

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JOY: Avenue Dance Studio principal Louise Ryan dances with her students at the finale of their Sunday concert at Horsham Town Hall – celebrating 40 years in business, with her husband Glenn by her side. Miss Louise, as she is known to her students, has taught thousands of children, and multiple generations, to dance. More pictures, page 23.

The Western Victorian Careers Expo was held at the Wimmera Events Centre in Longerenong on 21st June. Visitors stopped by to find out more about mineral sand mining and discuss future career opportunities in mining. WIM partnered with Bestech Australia to demonstrate a heavy equipment machinery training simulator, and also with Millers Civil Contractors who supplied a full-scale excavator on site for demonstration at the event. In addition to our stand, WIM also held a seminar on Careers in Mining

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Mallee Machinery Field Days

WIM exhibited at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days on 3rd and 4th August at Speed. Returning after a two year break the Field Days is a major event on the agricultural calendar and one of the biggest in the Mallee. Approximately 350 site holders and over 8,000 people attended the event.

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2022 Wimmera Business Awards

WIM is a proud to partner with the Wimmera Development Association to support the 2022 Ace Radio Wimmera Business Awards, taking place on Friday, 21st October at the Horsham Town Hall.

Avonbank Project Webinar Series

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The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide program inspiring school students to consider a future in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The 2022 Wimmera Challenge, coordinated by Horsham and District Service Clubs will take place on 29th–30th August at Horsham College. Over 500 students from across the region each day will be part of this inspirational two-day event. WIM has partnered with the challenge this year, as a major sponsor supporting the most outstanding achievement award in two separate categories and will also present championships awards for the overall winning school team on both days.

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Community Presentations WIM recently presented an overview on what the Avonbank Project and will mean for the future of Horsham as well as background to mineral sand mining and its uses to the Horsham Combined Probus Club. Upcoming Events ♦ August: Avonbank Project Webinar No. 11 – Soil and Rehabilitation (Date TBC) ♦ 29th to 30th August: Science and Engineering Challenge Horsham ♦ 21st September: Presentation Horsham East Rotary ♦ 30th September Presentation Horsham Rotary ♦ 1st to 2nd October: Murtoa Big Weekend TEST PIT UPDATE Activity at the rehabilitated test pit site is underway for 2022. The crop of lentils has been sown for this season and has started to establish. The research project team from Longerenong College will be active on the ground in the coming months undertaking regular visits to monitor plant growth and soil health across the site. EES UPDATE The Environment Effects Statement (EES) has substantially progressed, and it is expected to be finalised by the end of 2022. All EES impact assessments have been drafted and the associated EES chapters are being prepared. It is anticipated that the EES will go on Public Exhibition from late 2022–early 2023. Following the Ministers assessment of the EES, the relevant mining approvals will be sought.

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WIM will be holding a number of webinars over the coming months to discuss updates and ongoing studies for the Avonbank Project, including soils and rehabilitation, and flora and fauna. Please register for updates on the Avonbank Project webinars through the WIM website or visit our Facebook page for further information.

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GET IN TOUCH If you would like a project overview presented to your club or organisation, please contact Murray Wilson, Stakeholder Liaison Officer on 1800 959 298 via email at mwilson@wimresource.com.au

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PROJECT UPDATE WIM entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC). The MOU seeks to ensure that both parties collaborate as best as reasonably possible, to ensure the best socio-economic outcomes for the City of Horsham. This MOU reflects WIM’s intention to continue to work closely with HRCC as we bring Avonbank Project online. We are very pleased to announce that WIM will partner with the Wimmera Development Association as a sponsor and supporter of the 2022 Ace Radio Wimmera Business Awards, and is also a proud sponsor for the 2022 Wimmera Science and Engineering Challenge. WIM was also a major sponsor for the Western Victorian Careers Expo this year, attended by approximately 2,000 students and job seekers and was pleased to have significant interest in our information stand and interactive exhibits. Lastly, I would encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the Avonbank Project and EES related studies.

Please note this project update is abridged from Issue 13 of the newsletter. A full version is available from our website. Image left: Principal Mining Engineer, Jarrod Pye, ensuring peg points for the monitoring plots are accurately recorded for this season.

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TEST RUN: Stawell City Brass Band has added a Besson Sovereign baritone horn to its instrument collection. Band member Alan Duffy tries it out as, from left, Helga Sanders, Lesley Morgan, Hugh Thompson and John Blachford watch on. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Members delighted by new addition

Principal Wes Davidson listed Brig id Court for Warren and Marisa Wool man. Agent Rob Dolan negotiated with the successful buyer. Mr Davidson said the resort-style, architecturally designed property was one-of-a-kind, built to ‘uncompromis ing’ standards of excellence. He said in viewing the home, it was ‘hard to believe’ it was located in Hor sham, and not ‘Queensland or Bali’. Mr Davidson said multiple parties had inspected the property. It was available to view via appoint ment only. Mr Davidson said it represented good value for money. “People trying to buy blocks of land and build would quickly realise this property was well below value,” he said.“Values are a matter of perspective and time. What’s dear today is cheap tomorrow.“People don’t mind investing in good, quality properties to enjoy a good, quality life. “Throughout COVID, a lot of people were working from home and the per sonal value of the home became more paramount in some people’s minds.”

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A countback will appoint Horsham Rural City’s newest councillor within weeks.TheVictorian Electoral Commission will conduct a countback procedure on Tuesday, September 6, to fill an extraordinary vacancy after the resig nation of Di Bell last week. Candidates Brian Basham and Rob ert Redden are in contention. The countback of all formal votes from the 2020 Horsham council elec tion will occur online via webinar at 10am.Votes will be redistributed to the two candidates who were unsuccessful at the election, and who remain eligible to participate in the countback, to fill the extraordinary vacancy. Election manager Charmaine Morel said the countback was based on the proportional representation method of counting.“Thecandidate who achieves the quota will be elected. If no partici pating candidate achieves the quota, following the distribution of votes to participating candidates, the candidate with the highest number of countback votes will be elected,” she said. Mr Basham is a former police officer who now works as a mental health counsellor and clinical hypnothera pist. He originally placed eighth in the 2020 election, with 3.79 percent of the first-preference vote. Dr Redden is a retired seed cura tor and non-fiction writer. He placed ninth, with 3.19 percent, among a field of nine candidates. Mrs Bell resigned last week, effec tive immediately. She was elected to the council in 2020 – as one of six first-time councillors. Emerson elected Northern Grampians Shire councillors have elected a new mayor. Councillor Murray Emerson will serve out the remainder of the 202122 mayoral term, until November. His appointment comes after the death of Tony Driscoll late last month. Councillors gathered in Stawell on Monday for the unscheduled statutory meeting to elect their new leader. Cr Emerson thanked his fellow councillors for their nomination and support.“Itis an important time for us as a council to be coming together and supporting each other during the re mainder of Cr Driscoll’s term and to carry on the work that our late mayor has put in place leading up to his very courageous fight with cancer,” he said.

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AHorsham property has more than doubled sales records for the regional city. Wes Davidson Real Estate has sold 16 Brigid Court, Horsham, for an undisclosed amount, to undisclosed buyers. The Horsham agency listed the fivebedroom, five-bathroom 1814 square metre property for $2.95-million in February.Reports have listed the previous sales record at $935,000 for a Dellar Crescent property, sold in Decem ber 2021. However, there have been a handful of property sales around $1-million in more recent months.

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Stawell City Brass Band’s longestserving member and first baritone player Alan Duffy will be ready to rock when he plays the band’s new Besson Sovereign baritone horn. The band added the horn to its array of instruments with the assistance of the 2022 Bulgana Green Power Hub Community Fund. Rowan Taylor from instrument pro vider Ozwinds said it was great news the band was able to introduce a Besson Sovereign baritone horn to its“Iranks.betthe band is delighted,” he said. Band property officer Gary Saun ders said the members encouraged experienced and novice players to join the group, in order to participate, learn and perform music and collabo rate in performing arts activities. “Stawell has the privilege of having a brass band for more than 150 years, which plays on ANZAC Day, at agricultural shows, Christmas carol events and at Easter and other occa sions,” he said. “Many talented players have start ed with this band, and it continues to provide a low-cost opportunity to play music with a band. “Learning to play music has been demonstrated to have many mental and physical benefits.”

Cr Emerson, representing the Stawell ward, was first elected to the council in 2012 and has served four terms as mayor, including 2014-15, 2015-16, 2019-20 and 2020-21. Cr Driscoll was serving his third term as mayor when he died. He was also elected to the council in 2012, representing the Kara Kara ward.

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The property is located close to the Wimmera River, Coughlin Park sport ing complex, Wimmera Base Hospital and several schools. A unique feature is its 180-degree views of the heated pool from the ground floor, making the property an entertainers’ delight. It has a ful ly equipped home gym and outdoor kitchen along with an 18kW solar energy supply, high-level security sys tems, premium appliances and quality finishes. There are three garages – a double garage and a separate, single garage, both with secure entry into the home; as well as a four-plus garage and workshed with high roof for caravan or boat storage and mezzanine floor. Buyers could purchase the property fully furnished. Strong inquiries Mr Davidson said generally, there were strong inquiries for real estate in Horsham. “Interest at the moment in general is extremely high and people are pre pared to pay for a good quality prop erty,” he said. “There have been a lot of expensive sales around $800,000 to $1-million and now, above $2-million in Brigid Court.”Hesaid people should ‘dare to be lieve’.“There’s a buyer for everything. It’s how you cast your net, how you mar ket, and it comes down to the nego tiation skills of those helping you sell your property,” he said. Real Estate Institute of Victoria lists the median sale price for a house in Horsham at $394,000.

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Community drop-in sessions Drop-in sessions allow community members to talk to project team members or technical specialists about any project topic that is important to them. Bookings are not required for these sessions.

Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, 207 Main Street 6 pm – 8 pm Tuesday, 30 August Creswick Creswick Town Hall, 70 Albert Street 6 pm – 8 31Wednesday,pmAugust

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Community discussion dinners These small group discussions are a chance to discuss general issues of concern and help shape the next stage of engagement. Dinners will be limited to 20 participants to help manage COVID risks and allow everyone to have a fair say. Bookings are essential and available to those who are fully vaccinated. Dinner will be provided. Please book via the QR code, website or phone number below.

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Dr Tischler said some businesses saw their role as providing a service to the “Smallcommunity.businesses are absolutely critical to this region’s liveability. We can’t survive without them and we all know that – but how best to support them can be really challenging, be cause they are really independent, like doing their own thing and they can be really mistrustful of help and asking for help or funding,” she said. “We shouldn’t assume what small businesses’ problems are, or why they sometimes fail to engage.”

Dr Tischler said some businesses, particularly in the tourism sector, were reliant on volunteer support, which ‘masked’ costs of running a business. She said the level of volunteering support had surprised researchers. “Certainly the region has a really strong volunteering culture – we are at twice the Victorian volunteering rate – but sometimes we saw that perhaps volunteerism is masking what could be an economic return. So there is more thinking and work to be done around some locations where that could be improved to bring ad ditional benefits,” she said. Wimmera Development Association funded the research.Executive director Chris Sounness said the regional development organi sation would use the report as a key influencer of its new strategic plan. A funding proposal, in partnership with the university, will use the report to highlight ‘hero’ businesses and seek to invest in them to ‘bring other busi nesses along’ and ‘create an atmos phere of activity’. He said it offered insights into how to best support small businesses, and complemented ongoing migration strategy pursuits. The association is the peak advocacy body behind many major, emerging projects in the region. The Future Regions Research Centre is a social and economic research hub at the university’s Wimmera campus. People can view the report via www. wda.org.au.

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An open day at Federation University’s Wim mera campus has attracted interest from schoolleavers, mature-age students and those returning to the Campusworkforce.director Christine Brown said the campus opened its doors to about 20 people on Sunday – complementing existing opportunities to view its teaching and learning spaces and discuss study options by appointment. It was the campus’ first open day in some years.“Itwas really great to see people face-to-face again and re-engage after COVID,” Ms Brown said. “The key areas of interest were nursing, individual support, community services and early childhood education – all areas that are in-demand.”MsBrown said the campus was planning an information session soon for people with voca tional experience who were interested in trans lating their skills into the classroom as a teacher. People wanting to book a Wimmera campus tour can phone 1800 333 864.

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OPTIONS: Crystal Nitschke wants to study children’s services at Federation University’s Wimmera campus. She is pictured with campus director Christine Brown at the open day on Sunday.

Federation University’s Future Re gions Research Centre, in Horsham, launched its report, titled ‘Revitalising Wimmera’s High Streets’ last week. Researchers interviewed 150 retail, tourism, accommodation and trans port small businesses across 25 Wim mera towns between October and May. They identified six ‘action foun dations’ – workforce and staffing, planning and development, address ing viability and volunteerism, com munity connection, upskilling small business, and valuing the tourist ex perience. The report identifies ‘quick-win’ op portunities, such as improved signs; and alignment to existing and emerg ing regional development work such as housing and migration strategies. It identifies opportunities for further work such as training pathways or region-wide childcare strategies. Team lead and post-doctoral re search fellow Dr Cathy Tischler said the research found that businesses have a high level of independence and self-motivation.Manywantto grow, but limitations such as staffing, housing and childcare challenge their aspirations. Time to work ‘on the business’ versus ‘in the business’ was challenged. Dr Tischler said many businesses did not advertise vacancies, which meant it was difficult to capture accurate workforce needs and gaps and com municate this to governments, and to attract new residents to the region. She said the COVID-19 pandemic had contributed to staffing challenges and left businesses feeling isolated. She said skilled trades were spread thin – which posed significant risk for theDrfuture.Tischler said many businesses viewed their problems as individual ised, when in fact they were experi enced across the region – requiring a broader“Whilesolution.smallbusinesses have a lot of enthusiasm and determination, community and regional efforts are also critical to supporting small busi nesses address bigger problems that they cannot solve alone,” she said. Dr Tischler said the research pro vided a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities across the region. This included the significant hours many people spent working at their business – often with out taking a wage.

BY JESSICA GRIMBLE Wimmera research will pro vide leaders and decisionmakers with untapped data to in form future regional development strategy, priorities and support.

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From page 1 People can provide feedback via a series of community engagement ses sions: Tomorrow from 5.30pm to 7pm online via Microsoft Teams; on August 30 at Sterling Place Dunkeld Commu nity Centre from 5.30pm to 7.30pm; and on August 31 at Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and at Laharum Community Hall from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. An on line survey is also available via www. engage.vic.gov.au and closes on Sep tember 12. People can view an inter active map via the same link. Project funding is part of the Depart ment of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ ‘Flagship Tourism Projects’ program. The government has pledged a fur ther $5-million for upgrades to Gram pians Peaks Trail trailheads. The 160-kilometre trail runs from Mount Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and to Dunkeld in the south. Upgraded trailheads will pro vide hikers with more flexibility on where they access the trail, informa tion and facilities. Tourism boost

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Mr Keel said once a business was set-up to work with Skillinvest, they could proceed with placing suitable staff on a short-term or fixed-term basis to suit the requirements of the business.“Forjob seekers, we have a range of short-term, casual, part-time and seasonal work opportunities,” he said. “In the coming months, we expect a number of vacancies – some of which will be in the civil construction indus try and will include roles such as plant operators and traffic control. “We also provide labour hire ser vices to various agriculture business es. The roles vary from office ad ministration to field work, extracting seed and working in a lab analysing, cleaning, and bagging seeds.”

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He said now was the ‘perfect time’ to register for employment to be con sidered for upcoming opportunities. Horsham Rural City Council has been utilising Skillinvest labour hire ser vices since the council was estab lished in 1995. Tony Schneider, the council’s human resources lead, said even before that time, the former City of Horsham was using labour hire services Skillinvest provided. “They’ve always been very profes sional and responsive and careful to do the right thing for council, and for their employees,” he said. “They form good relationships with everyone. “Being local certainly helps with all of that. It all adds up to a good combination and that’s why we keep using them.” People wanting to learn more about Skillinvest Labour Hire Services can phone 1300 135 008, www.skillinvest.com.auvisit or scan the QR codes below to register for work or view existing vacancies.

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Skillinvest have serviced the Wimmera with employment services and solutions for more than 35 years and are now the only labour hire provider in the area, providing labour hire solutions for a range of industries. Nathan Keel, Skillinvest’s business development officer – regional, said the organisation could assist both em ployers and jobseekers. “For employers, we take care of recruitment and selection, wages, tax ation and superannuation, insurance, workcover, workplace induction and safety checks and all other general administration,” Mr Keel said. “We have an extensive database which includes a mix of school leav ers, skilled, qualified and licensed candidates – all of whom are ready and eager to work.”

INVESTING: Skillinvest’s Nathan Keel, right, talks with Riley Hall who works in Civil Construction, at the Horsham Rural City Council Depot.

Family and culture are frequently ban died around as words to describe the strong feelings of belonging, camaraderie and unity within clubs. For many, the pandemic would have been the first time, in a lifetime, where weekends and a weeknight or two did not revolve around sport. While this drew some away from sport; for others, it only confirmed their love and passion for their chosen code. Regardless, the pandemic years have only reiterated the vital place and vital role that clubs of any kind play in relation to the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of residents. It’s the place to gather, to belong, to have a good time. To share and inspire and to connect to like-minded individuals. To form the enduring memories to celebrate long into the future. To find purpose. All solid ‘trophies’ – gems – in their own right. • For your guide to the Horsham District league finals series, check out the lift-out in today’s edition; a guide to the Wimmera league finals will appear next week. Jessica Grimble

Poultry club to host show Farm crime visit Despite low numbers, Wim mera Poultry Club’s August Show is going ahead this week end.President Brendan Lloyd said it would be one of the club’s smallest shows, with just over 200“Thebirds.last time we held a show in August we had more than 400 birds, but COVID-19 is still affecting us, so lots of people have had to pull out,” he“Thesaid.positive thing is that the show is still going ahead.”

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The show will be from 10am to 2pm at the Horsham Show ground on Saturday. The club is also hosting a poultry auc tion on September 4.

A regional development leader has earned a place in a national training initiative supporting people, business es and communities recover from the impacts of COV ID-19.Mark Fletcher, of Wimmera Development Association, is among the latest participants in ‘The Horizons – Interna tional Engagement Leader shipTheProgram’.Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in partner ship with Regional Australia Institute, is delivering the program – designed to equip economic development offic ers with a better understand ing of how to help businesses to harness trade and invest ment opportunities as part of recovery strategies from the pandemic.Industry and government trade experts will facilitate weekly interactive online ses sions and masterclasses until November. Participants also have access to mentoring and networking opportunities tai lored to their goals. The program started earlier this month, for the second time this year. Mr Fletcher said a working relationship between WDA and RAI had opened doors for him to participate in the program.“TheRegional Australia In stitute is the nation’s first and only independent think tank dedicated to building robust regional economies and a bet ter quality of life in our re gional towns and cities. RAI is a non-partisan, not-forprofit organisation that un dertakes research to stimulate and activate our rural and re gional communities,” he said. “Due to our work in mi gration, workforce attraction and tourism, I saw this as an opportunity to align some rel evant training to some of the work that WDA undertakes. “I am looking to learn new skills, make a wider profes sional network and bring skills to a number of our in ternal programs.” Mr Fletcher said participants would become a Horizons alumni, connecting them to a vast network of national and international organisations.

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The region’s football and netball communities are rejoicing the re turn of ‘finals fever’ this weekend –after a two-year absence. The COVID-19 pandemic meant an abandoned season in 2020, while teams reached the eve of the finals series in 2021 before ongoing uncertainty about lock downs and the tightening of restrictions forced the hand of decision-makers. In fact, it was at this point of last year, and enduring the challenges of being inand-out of lockdowns, that leagues had strategised a range of outcomes should un certainty extend past the scheduled grand final dates. The 2021 season was eventually aban doned.While the 2022 season certainly hasn’t been without its challenges, as the virus runs rampant across the region, it’s a won derful milestone and extra special celebra tion to reach this point of the year. The coming weeks will offer a compel ling battle for players and spectators alike. For those who won premierships in 2019, it means their reign as champions was extended well past its regular expiry date. This time is now almost over, as the Hor sham District league’s top-six teams leave no effort unexerted in order to secure a place on the grand final draw. Wimmera Football Netball League and Wimmera Hockey Association finals begin a week later.It’s the culmination of months of tireless work – not only from the players them selves, but club leaders, supporters and volunteers who turn up, every week, to achieve their best possible result. While, naturally, a premiership is the aspiration of many, it’s not the only ‘prize’ on offer. Sport plays such a significant role in the lives of many Wimmera residents.

Victoria Police’s Western Re gion Farm Crime Unit will visit Lake Bolac on Friday. Officers will assist farmers to consider farm crime preven tion ideas, signs for farm gates, security systems and other ini tiatives. They will discuss how farmers can help police catch offenders of farm crimes. The police’s district firearms officer will also attend. The session is at Lake Bolac Community Centre from 10am to 2pm.

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Organisers are making the fi nal arrangements for the Lon gerenong BnS Ball on Satur day — the first since 2019. Horsham Apex Club 15 members are finalising the site set-up ahead of the weekend. Tim Batchelor said the club expected about 1000 people to attend the ball at Blue Ribbon Raceway at Kalkee. “This is our major fundraiser, which then allows us to do a lot more in the community,” he“We’resaid. looking at doing more community grants plus any in cidental projects that come up. Previously we’ve donated a car to Centre for Participation and a seat to the Wimmera Cancer Centre – these dona tions are not possible without theGatesBnS.”open at 10.30am and the ball starts at 7pm. Cover band No Mistake will perform.

A free seminar led by Austra lian Prayer Network will vis it Horsham for the Christian churches and community to come together for worship and evangelism.Horsham’s ‘Unity Christ in Prayer group’ is facilitat ing the seminar at Horsham Church of Christ on Friday andAustralianSaturday.Prayer Network field directors, pastors Mat thew and Kathryn Bolte, will lead the event. Unity Christ in Prayer group’s Helen Simmons said the community was ‘lucky’ to have the opportunity to attend the seminar close to home. “The Minsters Association in Horsham is backing it and we want to make it interde nominational so we can all work together,” she said. The session is an extension of the ‘Foundation Level School of Intercession’ held in 2018 at Horsham and led by Brian Pickering of the Australian PrayerThereNetwork.aretwo sessions on Saturday, starting from 7pm, and four sessions on Sunday, beginning at 9am. Some of the session topics include intimacy the starting point of prayer, intercession for communities, some keys in praying for Australia and prayer launches mission and evangelism.PastorMatthew will also lead a worship service at Hor sham Church of Christ on Sunday.Registrations are available via Horsham.org.au/whatson

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BY JESSICA GRIMBLE Adopting a tourism culture and creating an integrated marketing campaign are among the anticipated benefits of a new strategy.Wimmera Mallee Tourism released its 2022-27 strategy last Establishedmonth.in2011, the group represents the collective tourism industry of Buloke, Hind marsh, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack shires. It lists the Silo Art Trail, recreational lakes and weirs, and heritage and landscape trails among attractions. The new strategy includes five focus areas in cluding tourism, culture, marketing, investment in new tourism products and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Sounness said understanding the motiva tions of business owners was important. “It’s very easy for those who aren’t business owners to say that businesses should be doing this or doing that. It’s naïve of us to make as sumptions about what motivates people, and what it is that they want,” he said. “They’re living in a small country town – often because it has a certain way of life, like getting involved in sport on Saturday afternoons and spending time with the family on Sundays.”

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The group will change its board and employ ment structure, with Wimmera Development Association becoming its auspice organisation, with State Government funding. A Wimmera Mallee Tourism executive officer will begin work soon, and recruitment for a mar keting and silos project officer is underway. Its board will continue in a strategic capacity.

Wimmera Mallee Tourism lists within the strategy its intent to attract 494,330 total visitors, a 13.6 percent per year increase; and 255,460 day visitors, a 12.7 percent per year increase, by 2027. Other targets include $158-million total expen diture, a 18.9 percent per year increase; $518 av erage spend per overnight visitor, up from $417 in 2021; and $132 average spend per day visitor, up from $117 in 2021. It wants to see 549,400 visit nights, an increase of 17.1 percent per year; 238,870 overnight visitors, increasing 14.6 per cent per year; and an average length of overnight visits of 2.3 days, up from 2.02 in 2021. Mr Sounness said connecting and leveraging marketing efforts in other areas, such as other Wimmera shires and the Grampians tourism footprint, and encouraging visitors to travel throughout the region was beneficial. “It’s easier to get people to drive from the Grampians to the western areas of the region than attracting them from Melbourne,” he said. He said designing and hosting events that accommodated for residents and gave visitors a chance to ‘be part of the community’ was also increasingly important. Remplan estimates of total output for Wim mera Mallee’s ‘tourism characteristic’ industries – those being accommodation and food services, art and recreation and transport – to extend visitor expenditure to $187,5-million, or 6.95 percent of the economy’s total output. Wimmera Mallee Tourism sits within the Grampians tourism region – one of 12 tourism regions statewide.

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Wimmera Development Association executive director Chris Sounness said an integrated mar keting campaign would appeal to visitors, and enabled residents and businesses to communi cate to potential tourists. “For those in the business community in our region, at the moment, tourism is seen as some thing that’s going on; and yes, it’s important, but it’s not necessarily adding to their business,” he said.“Visitors are turning up at hours when busi nesses are not traditionally open, and they want services that might or might not be offered. “If we want to be successful, we need to get our tourism culture right, so that people want to visit and they want to spend money in the region. “For businesses, the reward has to be there.”

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ASPIRATIONS: Wimmera Mallee Tourism board members, from left, Helen Mulraney-Roll, Bernard Young, chairman Graeme Milne, Ron Ismay, Graeme Massey, Jeff Woodward, John Hutchins and James Goldsmith at the strategy launch in Dimboola.Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Minister Steve Dimopoulos said ‘Al ways Live’ would benefit communi ties across the state. “From local talent to some of the world’s biggest names in music, we’re delivering the largest ever live music celebration in Australia while support ing local jobs, businesses, artists and roadies around the state,” he said. “We’re bringing Victorians the live music experiences they love, to des tinations across the state – offering even more reasons to hit the road and crank the tunes while discovering some of the best drawcards our state has to offer.” Mr Dimopoulos said people could visit www.alwayslive.com.au for full program details.

Page 12 Wednesday, August 17, 2022www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au What's involved: Visiting a local school for one hour each fortnight Taking an interest in the personal development of a young person Spending time with a young person and engaging in conversation and activities We're looking for positive role models to support local students in Stawell, Ararat, Concongella and Marnoo Mentors Needed www.cgllen.org.au/mates mentoring (excluding school holidays) Phone or email Penny for more information: 0418 535 478 or penny@cgllen.org.au

Free training provided Ararat Gallery TAMA’s latest community-driven exhibition offers thought-provoking art that explores themes surround ing climate change. Year-nine art students from Marian College, Ararat, have created relief sculptural works in response to how they have seen climate change affect their environment.Thecollege’s head of art, Barbara Venn, guided 10 stu dents through a challenging project inspired by Australian sculptor John Davis, whose works expressed concern for the“Studentslandscape.were tasked with creating a relief sculpture using materials such as found-sticks and objects, paper, modroc and bitumen paint,” Mrs Venn said. “The process started with students creating a design in their visual journals and then forming a framework for the modroc and additional mate rials.“Each piece offers a glimpse into the environmental con cerns of our students – the works represent the impact of climate change, from the impact on animals and their habitats such as our bees and koalas to pollution found in the“Ourocean.students took a twopronged approach to their works, the dark paint layer plays on the tension caused by climate change on our natural world while still including a piece of cut paper which sym bolises a glimmer of hope for theAraratfuture.”Rural City mayor Jo Armstrong said art could be used as an innovative medium for awareness and help start a conversation within our com munity. “The gallery’s community wall truly champions commu nity access to the arts,” she said.“It’s important for cultural venues to give young artists opportunities to display their work.”

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Wergaia singer-songwriter Alice Skye will perform in Horsham in December as part of a statewide celebration of live con temporary music. ‘Always Live’ is a State Govern ment initiative featuring more than 90 events across 12 regions, with more than 150 local and international artists.Itaims to boost tourism and busi nesses.Skye’s performance is part of a ‘Hometown’ regional concert series featuring First Nations artists. Skye will perform at the Sawyer Park Soundshell in Horsham on Sat urday, December 10, at a time to be confirmed. Entry is free. “Returning home to play at this venue is going to be beautiful,” Skye said. “It is wild to think that I saw Spider bait play there when I was a kid, and as a teen I ran across that stage with my friends, pretending to perform. “Now I am coming home with my band and it will be so special – espe cially being alongside Barengi Gadjin WimmeraRepresentingRiver.”a ‘massive coup’, the Palais Theatre in Melbourne will host UK pop superstar Dua Lipa, with a rare one-off performance for 2500 fans on October 30. Modern disco delight Sophie EllisBextor will add further international appeal to the program, playing an exclusive show at the NGV Garden Restaurant on November 10. With two-thirds of the program de voted to Victorian artists, internation al drawcards will feature alongside some of the state’s most celebrated homegrown talent, including Jessica Mauboy, Yothu Yindi and the Teskey Brothers.Theyjoin previously announced shows including Billy Joel at Mel bourne Cricket Ground, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis at Hanging Rock, Tash Sultana headlining Ocean Sounds in Phillip Island, and Baker Boy, Isabella Manfredi, Middle Kids and RVG in the Queenscliff Music FestivalTourism,program.Sport and Major Events

Ararat Emergency Relief is a group of com munity organisations that can assist with food relief and provide additional support; people can contact Ararat council on 5355 0200. The Coronavirus Hotline remains available via 1800 675 398.

Wotjobaluk Gunditjmara woman Tanisha Lovett is proud to be ‘making a difference’ in her com munity after being nominated for a Regional Development Victoria award. Ms Lovett, of Horsham, was nominated for the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award for her tenacity, dedication, selflessness, leadership and innovative thinking. “It’s always great to be nominated for an award. It shows I am making a difference in someone’s life,” she said. “I like seeing First Nations people nominated for awards like this – ones that are not specifi cally for First Nations people, but everyone. To be seen in this space is amazing.” Ms Lovett, an artist, was involved in Horsham Silo Art and Sawyer Park projects, round table artwork at Koorie Court, Horsham, the NBN boxes project and Greater Western Victorian Tackling Indigenous Smoking consortium art work.She owns a business, Merindah Koori Art, and also designed Koori football guernseys for Tay lors Lake Football Club during Horsham District Football Netball League’s Indigenous round. Ms Lovett attends both primary and secondary schools to work with children and teach them about culture, identity and art as well as being a young female mentor for Indigenous youth. She is also an emergency foster carer for Indigenous children and has facilitated a variety of cultural programs.MsLovett said her love for her community and culture was a strong motivator for her work. “I take a great sense of pride in who I am and my culture and I want that for the rest of my community, too,” she said. “I am proud of two things – the artworks that people can see across buildings and places in town, and the other is the connections I have made in the community with people who trust and care about me.” Toni Martin, who nominated Ms Lovett, said she was a young, strong, proud and triumphant Gunditjimara and Wotjobaluk woman. “She is striving towards making a change to racism, introducing and teaching culture within schools, mentoring the youth and making muchneeded changes towards the attitude of people towards the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples community,” Ms Martin said. Category winners will receive $2000 in prizes and a Winnerstrophy.will be announced in November.–AbbyWalter

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Ararat’s community response to COV ID-19 stressors is transitioning. Ararat Rural City Council set up Ararat Com munity Relief Centre in March 2020, when mandates and stay-at-home orders for managing the virus made it challenging for vulnerable community members to access supplies and support.Inthe third year of the pandemic, there are changes in Victoria’s COVID-19 isolation re quirements and how food relief is being deliv ered.The council’s chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said the State Government had encouraged a ‘sustainable approach’ to food relief from last month, connecting people to food relief pro viders and health services that could become ongoing support. Dr Harrison said Ararat’s centre was one of the longest-running food relief centres in the region. “Ararat Community Relief Centre has been a valuable community resource through the tough est periods of the pandemic,” he said. “Spanning over 27 months, we have delivered one of the longest-running council-driven relief programs in the region, thanks to funding sup port from the Victorian government. “During this time, Ararat Community Relief Centre staff assisted hundreds of residents over the phone by answering many questions, provid ing guidance and sound advice on the COVID-19 situation.“Wehave delivered much-needed supplies and support to 216 of our most vulnerable communi ty members.”

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Dr Harison said council staff had gone ‘above and beyond’ to support people. “This was one of the many ways council helped vulnerable residents get back on their feet amid the outbreak while keeping our community safe,” he said. “Now, there are transitional arrangements in place when it comes to COVID-19 assistance. “Support is still readily available; however, we are simply moving away from a council-run pro gram to one that is centrally co-ordinated by the Victorian government and our health providers.” Ararat Neighbourhood House is a not-for-prof it, community organisation and an agency for FoodBank Victoria. Manager Talwinder Kaur said the centre con tinued to provide food relief for about 15 people daily. Hampers, including fresh produce from local supermarkets, are distributed. “People can’t afford a lot of items – especially because we are coming out of COVID and gro cery prices are rising,” Ms Kaur said. She welcomed donation of pantry items and other household items such as blankets, clothing orMsstationary.Kaursaid people seeking assistance, or more information, could phone 5352 1551.

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PROUD: Wotjobaluk Gunditjmara woman Tanisha Lovett is among nominees for a Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award for her community work. Winners will be announced in November.

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“As this is now a construction site, we need to protect people by closing the facility for all public and recreational access until the redevelopment works are “Whilecomplete.the closure of the facility will be inconvenient for current sporting clubs and users, they will soon be the first to benefit as the works will deliver a range of upgrades to create a premium sporting facility that will benefit the entire Ararat community.”

With crews now onsite building the new pavilion and installing new lighting towers, Gordon Street Recreational Reserve will be closed to the public until the entire redevelopment is delivered.

“Crews are currently carrying out works for the new pavilion at the Gordon Street Recreation Reserve, starting with concrete footings being poured, then the slab and walls to go up in spring.

“What’s more is Council has significantly reduced the amount of paper used for business application “Goingrenewals.digital has allowed council to benefit from streamlined processes, cost savings and better security of important documents.”

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Works are well underway on the Gordon Street Recreation Reserve, which will deliver a new worldclass sporting facility in Ararat.

“Local builders, suppliers and sub-contractors have been sourced to deliver the project, which is underpinning local jobs in the construction industry.

Gordon Street site will be closed off to the public from August while works are in progress. Council apologies for any convenience caused during this period and we look forward to celebrating the reopening of the facility with the local community once works are complete.

Art students explored climate change

Temporary closure of Gordon Street Recreation

A group of Year 9 Art Students from Marian College created a series of relief sculptural works in response to how they have seen climate change affect their environment, which were displayed in Ararat Gallery TAMA.

Less paper, efficient processes, and greater accessibility are some of the benefits Ararat Rural City Council is reaping one year on from implementing the GREENLIGHT system. Local businesses serving food, providing accommodation, and beauty services across Ararat Rural City are required to be a registered public business and attain a certificate from Council under the Food Act and Public Health and Wellbeing Act.

Once complete, Gordon Street will feature a new multiuse pavilion, upgraded AFLW/Cricket Oval, a new FIFA Soccer Pitch, plus Mini Roos and Little Athletics playing surfaces and oval lighting upgrades that will deliver a major uplift to Ararat’s community assets and increase opportunities for sporting participation.

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Greening it up

Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive Dr Tim Harrison said delivering a new multi-use pavilion is a complex project that has involved many members of the “Councilcommunity.hasworked closely with the community to develop a project that will guide Ararat’s sporting future,” Dr Harrison said.

Marian College Head of Art Barbara Venn guided a group of ten students through a challenging project inspired by Australian sculptor John Davis, whose works evocatively expressed his concern for our “Studentslandscape.weretasked with creating a relief sculpture using materials such as found-sticks and objects, paper, modroc, and bitumen paint,” Mrs Venn said. “The process started with students creating a design in their visual journals and then forming a framework for the modroc and additional materials. “Each piece offers a glimpse into the environmental concerns of our students – the works represent the impact of climate change from the impact on animals and their habitats such as our bees and koalas to pollution found in the ocean. “Our students took a two-pronged approach to their works, the dark paint layer plays on the tension caused by climate change on our natural world while still including a piece of cut paper which symbolises a glimmer of hope for the future. “It was great to see the students get excited about the theme of the project and focus on something they’re passionate about.”

In an effort to simplify the administration of these registrations, Council introduced GREENLIGHT to streamline existing processes and provide a solution that makes it easier for business owners to stay Araratcompliant.Rural City Council Chief Executive Dr Tim Harrison said GREENLIGHT has streamlined the way Council staff and businesses approach Environmental Health “Councilobligations.understands small businesses have enough on their plate to keep the door open and we want to reduce that burden,” Dr Harrison said. “Moving things online meant business owners can update details relating to their business, pay their fees, and access their certificates and receipts when it suits them “Greenlightbest. also provides an all-in-one platform where businesses can easily communicate with Council and vice “Withversa.around 242 businesses across Ararat Rural City that require certificate renewals each year, Council has significantly reduced its paper use by at least 2,420 sheets - that’s more pages of red tape removed than War and Peace!

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Mr Burke said long-term plans involved modifications to the accommodation. “It reminds me of when I went away as a child and holidays weren’t much on the agenda so the family stayed at the pub – it was a different time, but it reminds me of that and that’s what country pubs are about.“We’re not all about making money; it’s a lifestyle choice, too.”

“It’s not just a watering hole. There are book club meetings, the race club has its meetings here and a painting group use the space as well. It’s more than the average pub” – Shane Burke

BY ABBY WALTER Shane Burke and Catherine Warke are the latest owners of the Border InnTheApsley.pairmoved from Melbourne in June and have plans to make the small-town pub ‘something special’. Mr Burke first heard about the pub in February this year on the radio. It had been up for sale since early 2021. “I was working in Melbourne driving a truck and heard the end of Cynthia Watt, who was a representative for the Border Inn’s shareholders, in her interview on the radio,” he said. “I thought, this sounds like a commu nity that really wants someone to be part of it going forward, so I listened to the interview and wrote down the Border Inn Apsley.“Ichecked out who the agent was and organised with them to check it out the following Saturday.”

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Mr Burke and Ms Warke said their focus was on the community. “We’re going to have to cater for what the locals want, because at the end of the day it doesn’t matter how many cars pull in from wherever, if the locals aren’t supporting the pub, it’s not going to be successful,” Mr Burke said. “On the first day we opened with a proper bar people came in and wanted a draught beer on tap because they’ve had to wait so long for that.” Ms Warke said she was keen to become part of the community. “We go for a walk and it takes ages to get back home again because we stop and talk to everybody – that’s really unusual when you come from Melbourne,” she said. “Between the post office, the corner store and the pub, this street is injecting some life into the town and it’s exciting to be a part of Comfortthat.”food will be the star of the menu when the kitchen is up and running, with the pair planning to hire staff to assist with cooking.“Wewant to put on a menu that appeals to everyone, so people can come and order something they are comfortable and famil iar with – hearty, good comfort food,” Ms Warke said. “We have a passion, we love cooking and food and thought this would be something nice to get our teeth into. “We have been serving some compli mentary food and we’re going to do that for just a little while so we can experiment with what people like and want, with just a sample of what is to come. “The plan is to get more staff on board. A chef or cook would be perfect because we can cook but it’s hard to run a kitchen on your own.”

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WELCOME: Border Inn Apsley owners Shane Burke and Catherine Warke. Picture: ABBY WALTER

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The pub has operated under a syndicate of 12 Apsley families, who purchased the pub as a ‘rescue mission’, since 2014. “I was told about its rescue – the pub wasn’t trading, there were very few stu dents at the school, the town was starting to wane, the only thing was the post of fice,” Mr Burke said. “So the 12 families came in, they res cued the pub, they renovated the kitchen, opened up the space and did a lot of reno vations that gave us what we have today. “If you Google Apsley, it will come up with a description, but the first image you see is a picture of the pub – it shows you where the pub sits in the landscape of the community. It’s an icon for the town. “It’s not just a watering hole. There are book club meetings, the race club has its meetings here and a painting group use the space as well. “It’s more than the average pub.” Ms Warke said despite initially not know ing where Apsley was, as she came around a corner into the town, she saw the pub and it immediately appealed to her. “With the art deco façade, I thought it looked really quaint,” she said. “When we met all the shareholders, we knew they had an interest in people buying the hotel, but they wanted someone to be able to carry on their legacy. “We must tick that box. We got along very well – it was very comfortable and they have been very supportive and help ful. In fact, the whole community has been very helpful.”

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Mr Burke said all the ‘usual’ pub staples would be on the menu. “Chicken schnitzel, parma with or without ham – they’ll all be on the menu – plus beef schnitzel for those travelling across the border,” he said. “One challenge with food is the cost, plus the cost of freight. “It’s going to be hard to get a steak on the table for less than $35. If people come in and buy a steak hopefully, they buy a drink, and you make your margins there.”

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The Weekly Advertiser, in part nership with Leadership Wim mera, continues to present weekly profiles of this year’s leadership program participants. Leadership Wimmera has provided opportunities for the development of emerging and existing community leaders across the Wimmera and south ern Mallee in Victoria since its inception in 2002. Graduates from the pro gram, which is overseen by Wimmera Development Association, use life and leader ship skills they learn in the pro gram in their roles as business owners, managers, employees, volunteers, parents, friends and community members. It has two flagship programs and runs several other develop ment opportunities annually. The Change Makers program is for existing leaders – those who own or run a business andor who lead a team at work or in their community life and who have demonstrated potential to commit to greater leadership in volvement in their workplace or community.AnEmerging Leaders pro gram is for people wanting to build leadership skills to in crease their influence within the workplace or community groups. People can find out more by calling project officer Vernetta Taylor on 0419 114 274 or emailing vtaylor@ wda.org.au.

Due to the high frequency of claims, premiums for income protection insurance can be quite high. However, they are tax-deductible, so the cost is discounted at the same rate as the policy holder’s marginal tax rate. For example, someone on a marginal tax rate of 39 percent, including two percent Medicare levy, paying a premium of $1000 would have an out-of-pocket cost of just $590 after the tax deduction is claimed.

Vani Kulkarni Business-organisation and role? Nuseed, Horsham –researcher. Which Leadership Wimmera program are you par ticipating in? Change Makers. Why are you participating in a Leadership Wimmera program? I am keen to learn more about leadership skills and qualities so that I can contribute effectively by bringing more positive culture to my workplace and in my family. What do you hope to achieve and-or learn by par ticipating in Leadership Wimmera? To improve my communication skills to build genuine relationships and to understand how we can work together to contribute towards community development. What has been the highlight of the program? The opening retreat in the Grampians was an amazing part of this program. The abseiling was an adventurous way to challenge ourselves and to experience a true sense of fun. I have also enjoyed understanding and learning about our DiSC profiles.

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While the premiums for life insurance are not normally tax-deductible to individuals, there is a simple way to gain a tax benefit. Superannuation funds can claim a tax deduction for the life insurance premiums they pay. So, by taking out life insurance via a superannuation fund, a similar result can be gained as if the premium was deductible to the person taking the insurance.Usingsuperannuation to provide life insur ance has another potential benefit. As premiums are paid by the fund, it reduces the pressure on household cash flow. This might reduce the ul timate superannuation payout, but if the savings made outside of super are used wisely, the overall financial position should be improved. The pro ceeds of life insurance are generally not taxable. However, a death benefit paid from a super fund to a non-dependant might be subject to some tax. TPD insurance Total and permanent disability insurance, TPD, insurance is usually attached to life insurance. From a tax perspective it is treated in a similar way, so implementing it via superannuation is usually the most tax-effective way to do it. However, TPD policies held in super must have a stricter definition of what constitutes ‘total and permanent disability’ than similar policies held outside of super. Trauma insurance Trauma insurance pays a lump sum if the policy holder suffers a defined medical condition or injury. It cannot be implemented through super annuation. Premiums are not tax-deductible, but benefit payments are not subject to tax. As with investing, the main focus on insurance shouldn’t just be on saving tax. It is a protection tool. Always talk to a qualified adviser to ensure you get the appropriate level of cover, and the most tax effective way to implement it.

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The population in the region has grown by 1.56 percent in the 10 years from 2006 to 2016, Cen sus data shows. This compares to a 20.16 percent increase in the Victorian population during the same period. This lack of population growth equates to a loss of about $828-million of gross regional product per year for the region.

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Well if you are a talented quilter, you make quilts of course. Great Western friends and quilters Lorraine Koenen and Jenny Parkin spent many months during COVID-19 lockdowns making a variety of colourful quilts and decided to donate them to East Grampians Health Service’s Garden View Court. Each of the 24 residents received a quilt. Lorraine and Jenny visited Garden View Court recently and the residents were allowed to choose their favourite from the vast array of quilts delivered. East Grampians Health Service chief execu tive Nick Bush said the residents were appre ciative of the quilts. “On behalf of the residents and staff at Gar den View Court, I would like to thank Lorraine and Jenny for their kindness in donating these beautiful quilts,” he said. “The quilts brighten up the residents’ rooms and enhance the home-like atmosphere of Gar den View Court.”

“With a continued population decline, the Grampians region will face significant eco nomic and social challenges in the years to come,” Mr Sleeman said. “This is and will continue to be felt most in smaller, rural townships with the closure of local schools, government service offices and small local businesses that service these communities.” Mr Sleeman said a Regional Development Vic toria survey had found that people who had relo cated to the region identified a lifestyle change, followed by affordable housing, as the reasons for their choice.

MADE WITH CARE: Garden View Court residents Joyce Hellyer and Beverley O’Brien with their gifted quilts.

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back in spotlight Grampians Tourism is renewing its ‘Live the Grampians Way’ initiative. The Grampians Tourism board is working with Ararat Rural City, Horsham Rural City, Northern Grampians and Southern Grampians shire coun cils to attract people to the region and encourage them to embrace the abundance of job and life styleTheopportunities.campaignaims to build on the success of the 2021 initiative. ‘Live the Grampians Way’ is a co-ordinated approach between state and local governments and industries to take advantage of the likeability and liveability of the region. It aims to expand the workforce and investment in the local com munity.The2022 campaign will target residents in Melbourne and Adelaide to address critical workforceGrampiansshortages.Tourism chief executive Marc Sl eeman said further partnerships with industry, employers, real estate agents and property de velopers could ensure ‘Live the Grampians Way’ became a self-sustaining business model. He said the 2022 campaign would continue to encourage sign-up through the website www. grampianslife.com.au but would facilitate better connections between new residents and local government through a concierge-style service. A greater emphasis will be placed on assimila tion and welcome strategies from councils and community networks. Mr Sleeman said more than 55,000 people from outside the region visited the Grampi ans Life website between January and December 2021.Ofthese, 5700 viewed job vacancies; and more than 1200 people registered on the platform in dicating an interest in relocating to the region. A new version of the platform includes a dedicated resource to match interested candidates to jobs. Mr Sleeman said about 12,000 jobs were ex pected to become available across the region within the next three years. “The Grampians region has been experiencing record visitation numbers year-on-year,” he said. “With figures predicted to continue this trajec tory, we face a major labour shortage across the region.“Asa result of the above and impacts of COVID-19, the Grampians region job market is experiencing a labour shortage and is well posi tioned to welcome Australians who are seeking new career paths. “On average, we have more than 500 open roles at any time, with the most difficult jobs to fill being in healthcare, trade professionals, tour ism and hospitality roles.”

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The weekend-long festivals attracted about 1000 people to Horsham, swelling caravan parks andMrmotels.Wheaton named artists such as Don Costa, Sandie Dodd, Justin Standley, Brian Letton and Kiara Rodrigues as personal favourites and high lights of the Horsham events, who also attracted strong crowds. “We were given the privilege of holding the first event in the new Horsham Town Hall. It was a fundraiser for the Wimmera Cancer Centre,” he“Thesaid.artists were Kiara Rodrigues from Bris bane and Trevor Keilar from Warrnambool. “The event sold out in a few days. A cheque for $17,500 was presented to the chair of the Wim mera Cancer Centre fundraising committee.” Mr Wheaton was due to step away from the Horsham Country Music Festival in March 2020.Anew committee to oversee and run the festi val formed in 2019 but has been unable to return the event yet, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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People in Ararat and district can enjoy a morning of music at Ararat RSL tomorrow. Morning Melodies events welcome people to hear a free performance from Jan Pope, with a chance for a catch-up and a morning tea.

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Lyall Wheaton has stepped away from his beloved Horsham Country Music Committee.MrWheaton’s resignation last month ends a 16-year involvement with the group. Mr Wheaton joined Horsham Country Music Committee in January 2007 and was later ap pointed Horsham Country Music Festival co-or dinator. The first festival was in April 2008. He has since served in all executive positions of the committee. Mr Wheaton said events such as the festival, dinner shows and morning melodies at Horsham RSL had raised more than $100,000 – with sig nificant support directed to the Wimmera Cancer Centre. This recognised the past and current members who underwent cancer treatment; three of whom lost their battles with cancer. “In my working life, I managed organisations for 35 years – so organising and managing, to me, was in the blood,” Mr Wheaton said. He said dinner shows and morning melodies at Horsham RSL would continue. The last festival was in 2019. “There’s an enormous amount of work put in to run a festival – it’s basically 12 months in the planning,” Mr Wheaton said. “We tried to rotate about 50 percent of artists each year and find and attract suitable replace ments – and we generally got that pretty right and people wanted to come back. “Because we had established a good reputa tion and name, people were more than happy to come.” Mr Wheaton said the 2008 and 2009 festivals both ran at a loss. “It took a few years to build a name and repu tation,” he said. “The only other festival to make a loss was 2020, when the festival had to be cancelled a week before the event because of COVID.”

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ABOVE: The Coodabeen Champions broadcast their weekly Friday afternoon show from Ararat RSL.

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Mr Roche said the Ararat switch was the first step in rolling out the 3WM heritage station to FM frequency across the region. General manager Brendan O’Loughlin said ‘the switch’ had been a long time coming.“From a technical and licensing point of view, and in terms of infrastructure, there’s been work in progress for well over three years – largely led by engineer Ray Baker,” he said. Listeners in other areas can continue to tune into 1089 3WM.

ABOVE LEFT: ACE Radio Network general manager Brendan O’Loughlin, left, and sales manager Mark Sulic, right, with Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman.

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LEFT: Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Tim Harrison, ACE Radio Network content director Adam Roche, owner Rowly Paterson and Ararat councillor Bob Sanders officially ‘switch’ the 3WM station to FM frequency for Ararat and district listeners.

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The Council’s Resource Recovery Centres are available for drop off many other types of waste including: • Timber – Waste timber is collected at Ararat transfer station where it is shredded for it to be used as mulch please separate clean timber from material that is Copper, Chrome Arsenic (CCA) treated timber or old timber painted with lead paint as this will go straight

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Swifts have bounced back in 2022 after a more workmanlike year last season. Still with class around the ball and enough height across the middle of the ground, they have equal amounts experience and youth to bode well for theThefuture.Baggies hit expectations this season, getting off to a confidencebuilding start, topping Laharum, Kaniva-Leeor United and Natimuk United in rounds one to three, before Rupanyup bettered them by 11-points in round four. The Baggies’ loss to Jeparit-Rain bow would sting a bit if the players were looking back now – Swifts inac curacy a factor, with each side hitting the scoreboard 17-times a piece for a six-goal discrepancy. An 11-point loss to Harrow-Balmor al cannot be blamed on inaccuracy, but, gee, would that have been a win the Baggies would have enjoyed in round seven if things had gone their way.Aloss to Kalkee in a low-scoring match was the third of three con secutive losses, which would end up defining the Swifts’ home-and-away season and taking away a chance for a top-four finish. The league’s only draw this season Nick Pickering Ben Leong

Jakob Salmi

The Baggies’ effective use of the ball in 2022, and lack of unforced turnovers, has limited their opposition’s chance to put their defence under pressure –their members will hope finals heat does not lessen the Baggies capac ity to hit targets and move the ball cleanly through the middle. The Swifts have a mountain to climb this finals series, but given their youth, the experience will benefit them when they get to this point next year. Matt Healy

Scott Carey Carey continues to provide class on the outside of every stoppage and his opposition often gets used to seeing the number 29 streaming away on his left foot. He is experienced and calm and can still turn a game with his class.

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The midfielder the Swifts rely on for energy around the ball, inside and out. He is a solid onballer who is ultra-reliable above his head and unflinching on the ground. Like his Baggies teammates, he uses the ball well across the ground and can be a diffi cult player for opposition teams to find a suitable match-up for. He is a consistent game-changer.

Angus Murray A leading forward with a huge leap and so danger ous given the foot skills of the Baggies’ midfield. Murray also loves a pack in front of him with the sit on offer if it comes in long. Was quiet last time the Swifts played Harrow-Balmoral in round-15 and was kept goalless. He will need to kick a bag before three-quarter time for the Swifts to feel con fident of an upset. Ben Davis A bigger body and roaming forward, Davis can be a bit of an X-factor around the half-forward line. He is often delivering inside the 50 to the resting ruck man and Murray, or receiving it himself. He is too big for a small defender at times, so often gets the third tall marking him. He has hit the scoreboard during big games this year and will need to again during finals.

Players to watchcombination came between Swifts and EdenhopeApsley – a result that truly sums up the difference between the two sides and one reflected in the ladder. Playing Harrow-Balmoral on Saturday, the Swifts will know their opponent well. The Swifts travelled to Harrow in round 15 and would be disappointed with a lacklustre second and fourth quarters where the Baggies only added one goal in 50 minutes of football. They will hope to draw out some of their round seven fire, otherwise it could be a quick Southern Roos enforced exit for the Swifts – a result certainly not reflective of their ultimate potential this season. The Swifts have held up well in defence – a sign of a well-structured team, having only conceded more than 10 goals, three times. Even the forward strength of Rupanyup and Jeparit-Rainbow did not get complete hold over the Baggies’ back six. Swifts conceded 12 goals, 11 behinds to the Panthers, and only 12 goals, five behinds to the Storm – a testament to their defensive mindset. But the Swifts towering ruckmen and smooth onballers hardly let through an easy centre-bounce – a luxury for any backline. Former playing coach, two-time Del lar Medal winner and team leader Scott Carey has played off the dominance of the team’s three capable ruckman – sen ior playing-coach Brett Hargreaves, Matt Healy and Ben Martin – to great effect again this year. His silky movement and disposal around the contest, and streaming away from it, are helped by the ball-winning ability of players such as Jakob Salmi, Ethan Blake and Ben Davis. When they hit the outside of the contest with eyes for Angus Murray coming out of the goal score, who has a vertical leap to match any defender, the Baggies are a dangerous outfit. Hargreaves hinted at the potential of its midfield group before the season start. He said leaders were keen to bolster the midfield this year after injuries in 2021 tested depth. “It is so important to have a good en gine room to get you through the year,” he“Hopefullysaid. our opposition will know us as a team that plays out positions well and can use the ball effectively.”

‘Champion team’

Round 1: W. 23.23 (161) d Taylors Lake 4.4 (28). Away. Round 2: L. 11.4 (70) to Jeparit-Rainbow 12.9 (81). Home. Round 3: L. 10.7 (67) to Noradjuha-Quantong 14.11 (95). Away. Round 4: L. 12.11 (83) to Kalkee 13.9 (87). Home. Round 5: W. 31.15 (201) d Natimuk United 7.6 (48). Away.* Round 6: W. 26.18 (174) d Pimpinio 5.10 (40). Away. Round 7: W. 19.15 (129) d Laharum 10.4 (64). Home. Round 8: L. 6.8 (44) to Harrow-Balmoral 16.10 (106). Home. Round 9: W. 27.12 (174) d Kaniva-Leeor United 6.5 (41). Away. Round 10: D. 9.7 (61) to Swifts 9.7 (61). Away. Round 11: L. 7.12 (54) to Rupanyup 17.12 (114). Home. Round 12: W. 19.18 (132) d Taylors Lake 4.6 (30). Home. Round 13: L. 4.6 (30) to Jeparit-Rainbow. 5.10 (40). Away.** Round 14: W. 19.9 (123) d Kaniva-Leeor United 7.7 (49). Home. Round 15: W. 18.9 (117) d Laharum 4.8 (32). Away. Round 16: W. 14.14 (98) d Natimuk United 8.11 (59). Home. * Highest score. ** Lowest score. Total: Won 9. Lost 6. For 1718. Against 975. Points 38. Percentage 176.21. Leading goal-kickers Matthew Butler 63, Tim McIntyre 37. BY MICHAEL SCALZO It could have gone so much smoother for EdenhopeApsley in 2022 – expectations were higher than this at the Saints. That said, the Saints are a strong team, with flair and ball skills that can cut up an opposition midfield and defence, as well as a dangerous and flexible for ward line. They start this finals series from fifth, but have the components and homeand-away results to suggest there is some unpredictability awaiting JeparitRainbow on Saturday. Early losses to the Storm in round two, Noradjuha-Quantong in round three, and Kalkee in round four, got the Saints’ win count off to a slow start. An 11-point loss to the Storm and four-point loss to Kalkee are standout early-season examples of where the Saints could have been heading into this Saturday had it gone to plan. Notable recruits Tim and Ben McIn tyre, taken back from Minyip-Murtoa, have elevated the Saints substantially this season – the pair bringing class, power and flexibility to the Saints’ mid field and forward line. Matt Butler, recruited from South Australia’s Adelaide Hills league, has also been pretty handy when he has played, kicking 63 goals in eight games. The Saints leadership made a point of

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The Saints’ best midfielder and a team game changer. McIntyre competes alongside the league’s premier onballers and will be cru cial for any Saints victory this finals series. McIntyre is a goalkicker, too, with 22 for the year, although he often is the play er delivering into the 50 with his penetrating right boot. He is a classy mover, inside and out. Players to watch not accepting only two wins in 2021, so tracked down west Wim mera locals with a connection to the club and brought them home forThe2022.improvement is stark com pared with last season’s results, and the high-level talent has pushed the Saints from second-last to fifth in 12Aftermonths.their loss to Kalkee, the Saints were heavy handed with Na timuk United in round five and Pimpinio the following week. Butler kicked 20 goals against the Rams that week and glimpses of the Saints’ potential were evident fromAfterafar.aslow start against Laharum at Apsley, the Saints kicked into gear and readied themselves for Harrow-Balmoral the week after with a convincing second half of clean and skilful football. Playing at Edenhope, the Saints started okay against the reigning premiers but fell away during the second half to lose by 62 points. A draw against the Swifts was tough fought, but the Saints can add two costly points lost in their clamber for a top-four spot – ditto a 10-point loss to Jeparit-Rainbow in round 13 during the season’s wettest conditions yet.

Senior coach Guy Smith had said during pre-season his previous ex perience coaching inter-club teams would give him an ‘edge’ in turning talented individuals into a champion team, while club president Carolyn Middleton had stipulated the club was aiming for a premiership year.

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Daniel Obst Obst came across from Kowree Naracoorte Tati ara Football League to join the Saints in 2022 and is part of a valuable swath of recruits who found a new or familiar home at Edenhope-Apsley. A tap ruckman, Obst can give first use to the Saints midfielders, and on size alone, is hard to beat in the air. He towers over most and should be good value against the Storm this weekend.

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Rodney Oliver Oliver usually starts off in the half-back line but can push up dangerously if left unchecked. He is a tall but agile running half-backer who is just as capable in the air against a key position. He has featured in the Saints’ best for most of the year.

The Saints’ 2022 talent is clear to see, and Smith will hope that tal ent shines through on Saturday as it has at various points throughout theSo,year.while a premiership 2022 sea son might be a brave call for a Saints-favoured punter at this stage, there is an ability within the side that will not rule out potential for a combination of game-breaking quarters or a cheeky title tilt. If the Saints get through the Storm this weekend, they could face Swifts or Harrow-Balmoral – sides they could certainly surprise, but sides they are yet to beat this season. With so much red-white-andblack talent, anything could happen if the Saints midfield and forward line get on a roll, and they will need to, especially with the strength of the Southern Roos and Swifts mid field groups. It is anyone’s guess how the Saints will fair at this stage.

Josh Roman A tall utility in every sense, Roman goes where he is needed. Also among the team of new recruits who joined the Saints in the offseason, he has re turned the favour with consistency. Roman is good on the ground for a big man and has popped up at times for a spattering of goals. Ben McIntyre

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Round 1: L. 8.10 (58) to Rupanyup 9.6 (60). Home. Round 2: W. 12.9 (81) d Edenhope-Apsley 11.4 (70). Away. Round 3: W. 22.13 (145) d Laharum 3.3 (21). Away. Round 4: W. 11.6 (72) d Kaniva-Leeor 3.6 (24). Home. Round 5: L. 9.8 (62) to Kalkee 9.14 (68). Away. Round 6: W. 12.5 (77) d Swifts 6.11 (47). Home. Round 7: W. 15.16 (106) d Pimpinio 4.1 (25). Home. Round 8: W. 16.10 (106) d Natimuk-United 7.6 (48). Away. Round 9: W. 28.13 (181) d Taylors Lake 4.4 (28). Home. Round 10: L. 3.10 (28) to Harrow-Balmoral 14.9 (93). Away. Round 11: W. 11.7 (73) d Noradjuha-Quantong 6.9 (45). Home. Round 12: L. 8.5 (53) to Rupanyup 11.15 (81). Away. Round 13: W. 5.10 (40) d Edenhope-Apsley 4.6 (30). Home.** Round 14: W. 29.24 (198) d Taylors Lake 4.5 (29). Away.* Round 15: W. 14.12 (96) d Pimpinio 5.5 (35). Away. Round 16: W. 16.8 (104) d Laharum 1.4 (10). Home. * Highest score. ** Lowest score. Total: Won 12. Lost 4. For 1480. Against 714. Points 48. Percentage 207.28. Leading goal-kickers Jay Kirwood 64, Peter Weir 30. BY MICHAEL SCALZO eparit-Rainbow has built on a decent 2021 season with a strong showing in 2022. While it might not be the Storm’s glory year, the ground work is there for success if the momentum keeps The Storm plays tough, big bodied and competitive football, with a for ward line that can do some damage. Finishing fourth on the ladder this season is completely representative of their efforts – they have beaten every team below them and lost to teams above. But there is less black-and-white here than at first glance. If some close results had gone their way, they could have sat as high as second or as low as sixth. The Storm kicked off the season with a two-point loss to Rupanyup, after remarkably storming back during the second half after scor ing one goal to the Panthers’ eight by Theyhalftime.keptthe Panthers’ scoreless in the final term, while adding Weir Ben

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The clean midfield runner is tight below his knees and efficient with his disposal. He can cover the ground, too, and exemplifies the Storm’s for ward-running from contest approach. He has been in good form of late, and will need to be, when his midfield associates meet Edenhope-Apsley’s big Charles Wild

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Another one of the Storm’s midfield-utility players, Wild is a big mover and can cover gaps across the field if they appear. He is a handy type of player to have on your list during finals. He hasn’t hit the scoreboard a lot this year, but can play a role across either half-back or half-forward lines. If it is wet, he is a good player to have when the ball is on the deck.

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Kirwood is the side’s leading goalkicker and most attacking player. He has produced 64 goals for the year – a lot for a fast moving, on-the-run-style goalkicker. He can take a grab, too, and is a true handle for any key backman, especially when Peter Weir can often attract the largest defender.

It is a philosophy they have implement ed well all season, given the highestscore kicked against them was HarrowBalmoral’s 93 in round 10. Rupanyup only slipped past their de fence for a combined 20 goals in two games.Sides that can also jag a large score, including Edenhope-Apsley and Swifts, were unable to make a mess of the Storm’s defensive structures, the Saints managing 11 and four goals in their two match-ups, while the Swifts only slot tedThesix.old adage that premierships start in defence could not be truer for Batson’s men here. Batson said a top-two finish was the aim for his side in 2022, but no Storm member would be disappointed with how their senior team has handled the year. Coming from fifth last season, up from sixth in the last full season in 2019 – the signs are good for the Storm. Yet to win a Horsham District Football Netball League flag or contest a grand final since entering the league in 2014, 2022 could be the year Jeparit-Rainbow comes good on the latter of those two tests. But regardless, if the trend contin ues, and the Storm holds up when the heat comes, this finals series could set the benchmark for a 2023 to remember. Breen

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A 10-point win against now sixth-placed Edenhope-Apsley in round two, and a six-point loss to now second-placed Kalkee in round five demonstrates how close the Storm was to closing the gap to the teams above, or indeed sliding down to those below. But none of that suggests the Storm cannot do a lot of damage come finals. In fact, a more recent 28-point loss to Rupanyup in round 12 suggests one good quarter might be all it takes to launch the Storm into a grand final. If not, a preliminary final would be the benchmark for the fluoro green. Peter Weir was as dominant when on the park, kicking 29 goals to date; ditto fellow forward Jay Kirwood, who has kicked 58 goals. Either one of them can get the job done against the better defences, too, even if their big bags of goals came against the improving sides of the league. Storm senior playing-coach Daniel Bat son said during the preseason his side’s philosophy would be defence first in 2022.“Itis about having a good team de fence. We want to be known as a team that doesn’t get scored against heavily,” he“Wesaid.attack from our backline and use our star power up forward. We have a few guys that are always capable of kick ing multiple goals.”

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Round 1: W. 15.16 (106) d Noradjuha-Quantong 4.15 (39). Home. Round 2: W. 20.5 (125) d Kalkee 9.15 (69). Away. Round 3: W. 20.20 (140) d Pimpinio 7.6 (48). Home. Round 4: W. 26.16 (172) d Taylors Lake 4.5 (29) Away. Round 5: W. 10.11 (71) d Kaniva-Leeor 1.4 (10). Home.** Round 6: W. 19.14 (128) d Natimuk-United 15.7 (97). Home. Round 7: W. 13.8 (86) d Swifts 11.9 (75). Away. Round 8: W. 16.10 (106) d Edenhope-Apsley 6.8 (44). Away. Round 9: L. 11.12 (78) to Rupanyup 17.9 (111). Home. Round 10: W. 14.9 (93) d Jeparit-Rainbow 3.10 (28). Home. Round 11: W. 20.19 (139) d Laharum 3.1 (19). Away. Round 12: W. 13.13 (91) d Noradjuha-Quantong 6.17 (53). Away. Round 13: W. 13.14 (92) d Kalkee 8.5 (53). Home. Round 14: L. 12.3 (75) to Rupanyup 12.15 (87). Away. Round 15: W. 11.3 (79) d Swifts 6.5 (41). Home. Round 16: W. 29.16 (190) d Kaniva-Leeor United 4.3 (27). Away.* * Highest score. ** Lowest score. Total: Won 14. Lost 2. For 1771. Against 830. Points 56. Percentage 213.37. Leading goal-kickers Michael Close 43, Simon Close 40, Nick Pekin 31. BY MICHAEL SCALZO Harrow-Balmoral has been a class football act for a long time now. The 2018 and 2019 Horsham District league premiers were hot from round one this year and quickly estab lished themselves as contenders early in the season. It took some time before Rupanyup emerged as se rious contenders to their 2022 campaign and handed the Southern Roos their only two losses of the year in round nine and round 14. But for the first nine weeks of football, the reign ing premiers held the mantle given the weight of expectation.Well-drilled and with experience across all lines, the Southern Roos might be the most well-rounded side in the league, even if they struggled to find an answer to the firepower of the Panthers during their two encoun ters so far. But to be fair, no side has found such an answer, yet. Harrow-Balmoral had injuries to crucial players throughout the year and its best football might come this finals series with more players back on the park. Regardless, it has dealt with the other serious premier ship contender, Kalkee, with ease on both occasions this season. Its 66-point and 39-point wins against the Kees in round two and 13 were strong showings, especially against a side that believes its title-winning window is open.Playing coach and leader of the Southern Roos mid field squad, Nick Pekin, has been in good form and his experience will be crucial for the blue-and-white when it meets larger and bulkier midfields in coming weeks.

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The tough midfielder and see-ball-get-ball play er makes up part of the Southern Roos’ evenly spread on-ball squad. With good skills despite his in-close work, Burbury will give as much in the fourth as he does in the first. Will Plush The experienced midfielder can be found moving out of the packs into outside space where he can be extremely damaging forward of centre. He is not as big as his Southern Roos’ midfield contemporaries but is extremely potent and clever with a hard edge about his play. Plush played his 150th senior game for Harrow-Balmoral against Rupanyup in round 14 and knows his way around a finals series. Peter Staude Staude is another of the Southern Roos’ expe rienced midfielders who offer a relentless con sistency across the middle. Of a good size, the vice-captain will be as important as ever in limiting damaging quick exits from the contest.

sponsorsProudBalmoralHarrow-of Michael Close Close makes up part of the Southern Roos ex perienced brigade. The tall utility, former Brisbane Lions player and Harrow local is in decent form this year, kicking 36 goals during the home-and-away season. He is a tough match-up and one part of Harrow-Balmoral’s recent potency. Playing along side brothers Simon and Anthony in the blue and white, Simon also with 36 goals to his name this year – the trio are a tall and talented grouping and ones to be watched again this August.

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three in a row Easy to spot on the park in his black helmet, Pekin could lift if needed this finals series and his opponents know the sound of footsteps does not phase him in the slightest. His path to another medal presentation on grand final Saturday will be harder in 2022 than perhaps it was in 2019, but a win this year will round out the most perfect return from COVID-restricted seasons the club could have hoped for. Pekin said in March he wanted to emphasise ‘enjoyment’ this season, given the setbacks of those two interrupted years. “The more enjoyment for players and spectators, the more success that will follow. We want to get everyone back to enjoying football – we all just want to play,” he said during pre-season. Success has certainly followed the Southern Roos again in 2022 and that must be enjoyable. Pekin also said as the reigning District League pre miers, his side still remained the ‘hunted’. That is true – they are still very much a benchmark of the competition. But are they now hunting, just as much as they are being hunted? The Southern Roos have a reliable professionalism about their football. With talls down the line, albeit less than in previous seasons, a stable midfield and backline experience, they present a formidable team. They have a chance to make it three premierships in a row this season and such an opportunity rarely appears, so expect them to throw everything at it.

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Kalkee’s road to the finals Coach: Stuart Farr Round 1: W. 22.21 (153) d Kaniva-Leeor 6.5 (41). Away. Round 2: L. 9.15 (69) to Harrow-Balmoral 20.5 (125). Home. Round 3: W. 13.11 (89) d Rupanyup 9.12 (66). Home. Round 4: W. 13.9 (87) d Edenhope-Apsley 12.11 (83). Away. Round 5: W. 9.14 (68) d Jeparit-Rainbow 9.8 (62). Home. Round 6: W. 16.12 (108) d Laharum 3.7 (25). Away. Round 7: W. 13.11 (89) d Noradjuha-Quantong 13.6 (84). Home. Round 8: W. 6.8 (44) d Swifts 1.5 (11). Away.** Round 9: W. 32.14 (206) d Natimuk United 9.6 (60). Away.* Round 10: W. 24.23 (167) d Pimpinio 2.7 (19). Home. Round 11: W. 28.22 (190) d Taylors Lake 5.9 (39). Away. Round 12: W. 27.21 (183) d Kaniva-Leeor 5.4 (34). Home. Round 13: L. 8.5 (53) to Harrow-Balmoral 13.14 (92) Away. Round 14: W. 22.18 (150) d Natimuk United 5.5 (35). Home. Round 15: W. 7.16 (58) d Noradjuha-Quantong 6.9 (45). Away. Round 16: W. 23.20 (158) d Taylors Lake 1.0 (6). Home. * Highest score. ** Lowest score. Total: Won 14. Lost 2. For 1872. Against 827. Points 56. Percentage 226.36. Leading goal-kickers Jayden Kuhne 61, Corey Williams 23. BY MICHAEL SCALZO

Kalkee is there or there abouts again in 2022 head ing into finals – just as it was in 2021. The Kees would consider themselves a premiership fancy and it would be hard to mount a case against this belief. They were the only side to beat minor premiers Rupanyup this season and only dropped games to Harrow-Balmoral –in round two and round 13. The Kees spent a get-out-of-jail-free card after only just pulling off a victory against a severely COVID-19 impacted Jeparit-Rainbow in round five – but have since done eve rything needed to land themselves a top-two spot and the crucial double chance. Does the fire still burn for the Kees? They lost the grand fi nal to Harrow-Balmoral in 2018 and it could be the Southern Roos there again, standing in their way. The red and blue would not like the fact it was the Southern Roos who were the only team to get the better of them this year –Theirtwice.round-13 clash saw the Kees reap 13 scoring oppor tunities compared with the Southern Roos’ 27 – so while the final result might be a convincing 39-points, an inaccurate Harrow-Balmoral might have allowed the Kees to cello phane over some cracks in the way they line up against the reigningHowever,premiers.conversely, it seems Rupanyup, at least on paper, has the stronger top-three outfit in 2022. The Kees’ recent success against the Panthers will form part of an interesting dynamic this finals series. The Kees in 2022 have gone to town on teams in the lower third of the ladder, however only scrapped through against sides within the middle tier. A 146-point win against Natimuk United in round nine, a 148-point win against Pimpinio in round 10, a 151-point win

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Jasper Gunn Gunn has become an integral goal-kicker for the Kees in 2022, much more than he has in past seasons. The midfielder-forward has kicked 29 of them this year, besting his recent season totals, his work now more reflective of his younger years as a teenager at Kalkee when he found them regularly. He only kicked one goal against finals sides in 2022, however that does not mean he won’t this weekend. Jayden Kuhne Kuhne, a previous Horsham District league leading goal-kicker, has been racking up bags of goals again in 2022. Multiple bags of six and seven, one of nine and a 13 are highlights of a good season for the forward. He has kept the tally ticking over against the competitive leaders, but without the huge numbers we have seen him kick against the bottom third of the ladder – therefore, a very dan gerous goal kicker if the midfield allows unfettered entry into the forward fifty. Louis Papst A mid-sized defender who can take on the dan gerous small forward, but capable enough in the air to play taller if need be. With dash from deep in the backline, he should be as reliable as ever this August. Simon Hobbs A Kees barometer and consistent ball winner. Hobbs has hit the scoreboard, too, when needed later in the season. Maybe cannot be stopped, but could be limited – and will need to be by sides keen to temper the Kees’ self-belief.

young Kees against Taylors Lake in round 11 and a 149-point win against Kaniva-Leeor United in round 12 are all huge victories against young and inexperienced sides. However, less than one-goal wins against the Storm in round five, and Edenhope-Apsley the round prior, might suggest the Kees, while a strong side, are not ready to storm into the elite tier just yet. However, Kees players and members would think differ ently.Senior coach Stuart Farr, before the start of the season, praised the strong junior football culture at Kalkee and rated highly his young players making inroads into the senior side – and, indeed, those already embedded within itsAfterstructures.someplayer turn over at the end of 2021, his capacity to rebound with Kees young guns has been impressive. He said the Kees hoped to ‘move the ball fast’ and ‘use their leg speed’ as a compensation for a lack of height. “We also want to be a high-pressure side, win the ball back well and lock it in our front half,” he said. Indeed, the Kees pressure on the ball carrier in 2022 has been a weapon of theirs, something obvious to people on the other side of the fence – as is a team buy-in to a hard-nosed element across the centre of the ground. Farr also said there were no excuses for the Kees not to qualify for finals this year. They have done that comfortably; now let’s see how far they can go. There is no doubt the Kees have become part of the league’s stable of powerhouse clubs again, and their success this August would reward a club that has a football culture to rival many.

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The Panthers, now minor premiers and a game clear of the Kees and Harrow-Balmoral, have been on-song since they romped past Pimpinio, Taylors Lake and KanivaLeeor United from rounds five to seven. Wins against early ladder leaders Harrow-Balmoral stand out among their best. The first, a six-goal defeat of the admittedly injury-hit Southern Roos in round nine, as well as a closer, but still successful, two-goal victory against the white and blue in roundSome14.straight kicking that Saturday would have made the Musgrove

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Jack Musgrove 86, Blake Turner 31. BY MICHAEL SCALZO Rupanyup enters the 2022 finals series at the leading edge of a three-way battle for premiership favouritism. The Panthers finished the interrupted 2021 sea son second to Noradjuha-Quantong, a remarkable improvement since their finals-missed pre-COVID-19 season of Gathering2019.players and improving their list has paid off and the side appears settled heading into its first finals series in some time. But the Panthers were not always in this position, especially during the first third of the season. While they were dismissive of less-competitive opposi tion and did what was needed to seal the four points against the bottom third of the ladder, their early form was mixed against the district’s better sides. A loss against hard-nosed Kalkee, the trailing edge of the league’s top-three premiership charges, in round three, and scraping two- and 11-point wins against Jeparit-Rainbow in round one and Swifts in round four, were proof of the Panthers’ good, but perhaps underwhelming form. That is not the case on the eve of this Saturday.

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final margin more absolute, the Panthers kicking a lowly 12 goals, 15 behinds compared with Southern Roos’ 12 goal, three behind accuracy. Powerful midfielder Jack Kreuzberg has led Rupanyup consistently through the guts this season and Minyip-Murtoa recruit and co-playing-coach Brayden Ison has stabilised the Panthers with his experience. Jack Musgrove has been a force in front of the sticks, put ting away 71 majors, including three hauls of seven, one of nine and another of 11. Sides hoping to knock the Panthers off their perch early in this series will need to limit his damage or better yet, limit his opportunities with pressure at the source. Ison spoke to The Weekly Advertiser before round one and emphasised his midfield would be one of the league’s best in 2022, and it was a solid projection as it turns out. He said: “Our midfield is really strong and that matches our strength at the ends of the ground. We want to be at tacking this year and not die wondering.”

The young forward continues to impress in the dis trict league and has found consistency in 2022. He has held his own against older and solid defenders and has kicked 26 goals for the year, including a bag of five against rival premiership fancies Har The strong midfielder has been a linchpin of the Panthers’ onballer class this year along with com patriots Andy Phelan, Jack Kreuzberger. The for mer Charlton ruckman and North Central Football League Feeny medallist has become important to the red and blue since the Panthers lured him west for the 2020 season. He now forms part of an impressive midfield brigade hoping to hit up big Kelly is another of the Panthers’ solid midfield group. He is good in contest and does his work around the stoppages before feeding it out to the quicks. He is a rounded midfield mover and can hit the scoreboard, too. He came up with four goals against Jeparit-Rainbow in round 12, along with a variety of singles in games across the year. Musgrove, coaching the squad alongside Ison in 2022, has led the Panthers’ forward line all season. Kicking bags of goals in almost every game, in cluding games of 12, 11, 9 and a collection above five, Musgrove has been the league’s premier for ward this season. His 83-goal season speaks vol umes about his impact in the forward 50 this year.

Having come across from Minyip-Murtoa at the end of last season, the reigning Wimmera Football Netball League leading goalkicker and Burras premiership player was a handy pick-up for the Panthers, whose leadership must have known they were on the verge of something special. Can Ison go from premiership player to premiership coach? He said because the Panthers got themselves in a position to challenge for a preliminary final last season, they would know how important a top-two finish was for any team to make a proper finals challenge Well, the Panthers did finish top two and are now minor premiers to boot. Ison had said his motivation was to lead the best ‘teamfootball’ side in the league, and added ‘no individuals, no grandstanding’. As good advice as any – but we will know the real result in a few weeks. A Panthers premiership would make fair reward for a brilliant season.

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Kaniva-Leeor United’s road to the finals Coach: Emma Hawker Round 1: L. 23 to Kalkee 46. Home.** Round 2: W. 40 d Swifts 37. Away. Round 3: W. d Taylors Lake (no game). Round 4: W. 62 d Jeparit-Rainbow 45. Away. Round 5: W. 57 d Harrow-Balmoral 45. Away. Round 6: L. 32 to Noradjuha-Quantong 45. Home. Round 7: W. 76 d Rupanyup 16. Home.* Round 8: W. 57 d Pimpinio 29. Away. Round 9: L. 29 to Edenhope-Apsley 35. Home. Round 10: L. 35 to Laharum 46. Home. Round 11: W. 43 d Natimuk United 31. Away. Round 12: L. 43 to Kalkee 45. Away. Round 13: W. 44 d Swifts 39. Home. Round 14: L. 25 to Edenhope-Apsley 71. Away. Round 15: W. 68 d Rupanyup 36. Away. Round 16: 16: W. 44 d Harrow-Balmoral 35. Home. * Highest score ** Lowest Total:score. Won: 10. Lost: 6. For: 688. Against: 601. Points: 40. Percentage: 114.48.

BY MICHAEL SCALZO aniva-Leeor United secured its sixth spot and a finals booking with a win in the last round of the home-and-away It took a nine-goal win against Harrow-Bal moral, who the Cougars saw as only sixthspot placeholders, to get them over the line. The Cougars would have qualified fourth in 2021 if finals had gone ahead, so to have missed the 2022 contest would have been a disappointing return to restriction-free netball, even if by the stats it was a more mixed year than last. The Cougars lost in round one to Kalkee before a string of wins against quality opposition. A 17-goal defeat of Jeparit-Rainbow and a 12-goal win against Harrow-Balmoral were victories against tough opponents and against sides joining them this finals series, while a 13-goal loss to Noradju ha-Quantong seems a fair result given the Bombers’ strength again in 2022. With the rise of Edenhope-Apsley and Kalkee in 2022, the Cougars, all things being equal, were pushed towards the fringes of the top six within only 12 months of netball. Within this new playing field, the Cougars defeated the sides they were expected to defeat and lost to sides expected to beat them. With good recent form against Har row-Balmoral, the Cougars took control of the round-16 elimination game early on and led the Southern Roos by 13-goals at half time. With the Southern Roos aware a finals berth was on the line, and with significant players sidelined for the match, some comeback was launched; but the Cougars, aware of the trick, held onto its half-time lead until the final whistle.Cougars’ shooter Abby Croft was mammoth again, while Brodie Chaston won accolades for her centre-court run in wing-defence. The Cougars have a mixed record against their elimination-final opponents EdenhopeApsley and will have to find something they have not yet found this season to move deeper into the series – a way to beat the Saints. The Saints got the better of the Cougars by six goals in round nine and by 46 goals later in round 14 – a margin Cougars leaders would be disappointed with. They have a chance to make amends at Natimuk on Sunday. Netball club president Hailee Witmitz told The Weekly Advertiser pre-season the club would start 2022 with a similar team to last season and emphasised it would be club cul ture that would propel them forward. “Our culture has been the best it has ever been and there certainly is a positive vibe around the group,” she said. It might be the side who knows each other best that comes out a winner off and on the court this weekend, and on this matter, the Cougars might have an edge. A win on Sun day would be a just reward for 2022 and 2021.

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Players to watch Ellen Bennett Bennett is a fast-moving midcourter with great vision down the court. Hard to beat, she is a player who can control the speed and flow of the game.

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Elizabeth Hawker Hawker is a strong defender who plays a consis tent game and puts pressure on her opponents. She, and fellow defender Emma Hawker, are a challenging duo for shooters in the ring.

Round 9: W. d Taylors Lake (no game). Round 10: L. 34 to Harrow-Balmoral 47. Away.

Coaches: Penny Fisher and Georgia Batson Round 1: W. 74 d Rupanyup 22. Home.

BY MICHAEL SCALZO Jeparit-Rainbow netballers will step onto the court for an A Grade Horsham Dis trict finals series for the first time in a long time this weekend. After being denied the chance to play finals after the abandoned 2021 season and qualifying fifth, the Storm has replicated its efforts in 2022 and can follow through on a chance to make a true August impact. After a strong start to the 2022 season, de feating Rupanyup and Edenhope-Apsley in the first two rounds, the Storm ran into roadblocks in the form of Laharum and Kaniva-Leeor United.Itwas a poor showing against the Cougars in round four with the Storm mounting no fight back after being jumped in the first half and eventually losing by 17 goals. But the result might have something to do with an early onset of the COVID-19-raid that bit down hard on the Storm in round five, impacting the club’s senior football and netball teams, and ultimately forcing a forfeit of the Storm’s A Grade team against Kalkee. The Storm was significantly better than the mid-pack all year, comfortably defeating Swifts, Pimpinio and Natimuk United in con secutive games before losing to Harrow-Bal moral in round 10. Given its losses to teams below them on the ladder, its untested record against Kalkee, its split record against Edenhope-Apsley, and its inability to get the better of Laharum, it is hard to know where the Storm sits among this year’s finals contenders. To finish the season only two wins away from the league’s primary challengers and the edge of the top four provides a strong base for Jeparit-Rain bow to compare themselves with in 2023. But before next season comes around, the Storm has a chance to make a 2022 state ment – in an elimination final against Noradju ha-Quantong on Sunday at Natimuk. Heading into the game as underdogs, the Storm will rely on its leaders Georgia Batson and Penny Fisher, experienced players and 2022 coaches, to get the better of the Bomb ers’ attacking firepower. Before the season got underway, club presi dent Jason Huston said his senior netball and football sides had ‘promised a lot’ but had not yet“Wedelivered.havebeen up there but have not gone to the next level yet,” he said. This is the chance for the Storm to find that next level, even if they sit clear fifth in a long line of sides trying to make something of the league’s post-COVID-restriction return. A basket of goals early from Maddison Mara or Fisher, or a strong first half from Bridget McKenzie in defence could be enough to spur the Storm deeper into its first finals series in nearly a decade.

CocksRylee Players to watch Maddison Marra Has made her mark on the A Grade competition this year with consistent performances in the goal ring, averaging 23 goals a game. Penny Fisher A crucial element of Storm’s defensive line-up, going into finals with her experience and eye for intercepts an asset to the team.

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Round 14: W. d Taylors Lake (no game). Round 15: W. 55 d Pimpinio 39. Away.

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Round 8: W. 45 d Natimuk United 22. Away.

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Round 12: W. 82 d Rupanyup 21. Away.* Round 13: L. 33 to Edenhope-Apsley 60. Home.**

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Round 3: L. 35 to Laharum 49. Away.

Round 4: L. 45 to Kaniva-Leeor United 62. Home. Round 5: L. forfeited to Kalkee. Round 6: W. 71 d Swifts 32. Home. Round 7: W. 69 d Pimpinio 40. Home.

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Coach: Fiona Rowe Round 1: L. 44 to Harrow-Balmoral 46. Away. Round 2: W. 51 d Natimuk United 29. Home. Round 3: W. 38 d Edenhope-Apsley 26. Home. Round 4: W. 71 d Pimpinio 45. Away.* Round 5: L. 27 to Laharum 50. Home.** Round 6: W. 45 to Kaniva-Leeor United 32. Away. Round 7: W. 58 d Kalkee 45. Away. Round 8: W. 69. Rupanyup 31. Away. Round 9: W. 51 d Swifts 27. Home. Round 10: W. d Taylors Lake (no game). Round 11: L. 41 to Jeparit-Rainbow 42. Away. Round 12: W. 39 d Harrow-Balmoral 30. Home. Round 13: W. 44 d Natimuk United 29. Away. Round 14: W. 56 d Swifts 39. Away. Round 15: W. 32 d Kalkee 28. Home. Round 16: W. 62 d Pimpinio 35. Home.

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Players to watch Shannon Couch A tall target under the ring, Couch is a strong, acurate shooter, averaging 33 goals a game. De fenders will want to shut her down before she has the ball in the ring.

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Yolanda Molineaux Makes her opponents work hard in the goal ring each game. Combining well with her fellow defend ers, will be a challenging opponent.

* Highest score ** Lowest score Total: Won: 13. Lost: 3. For: 738. Against: 534. Points: 52. Percentage: 138.20.

A former Suncorp Super Netball player, Burgess has been a force in Edenhope-Apsley’s line-up since the beginning of the season. A versatile de Has been performing well in the goal ring this sea son, averaging 23 goals a game. Her accuracy and agility in the ring will be indispensable for her team.

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BY MICHAEL SCALZO Edenhope-Apsley has turned its season around since a winless start hurried mem ories of another year without a finals appear ance. The Saints are certainly playing finals this year and finished one win off a top-two double chance after clearing their last hurdle of the year at Laharum in roundFinishing15. sixth when the 2021 season wound up, the climb to third was impressive this year – even if the side was inconsistent in the early part of the season before settling into a winning rhythm. The Saints lost to now fifth-placed Jeparit-Rain bow in round two by 12 goals – a far cry from their 27-goal win in the round-13 rematch against the Storm.They also lost to now fourth-placed Noradju ha-Quantong in round three by 12 goals, before an eight-goal loss to minor premiers Kalkee. A win against Natimuk started the Saints’ winning streak that lasted for the rest of season and included a clutch one-goal victory against Laharum in round seven.While the Saints’ back end of the year contained very few top-end-of-the-ladder challenges, except for that crucial Laharum match in the penultimate home-and-away round, and included another Tay lors Lake and Rupanyup forfeit points haul, Eden hope-Apsley could only beat who it was scheduled to play – and it did. However, the Saints’ netball leaders will hope the inconsistency that dotted their early season does not return if they meet the Kees or Bombers this series. This is important given these will be sides the Saints have not competitively assessed in nearly fiveThemonths.Saints play Kaniva-Leeor United in the first elimination final at Edenhope on Saturday and should start as confident favourites against the Cou gars, who sneaked into the top six at the final moment. Last time the Saints and the Cougars met, the Saints were 46 goals the better during a round 14 match at Edenhope. But looking too far ahead can often be a trap for talented sports teams as they eye the bigger challenge down the road and forget about the weekend ahead.With goal-attack Sacha Mc Donald joining the Saints on the eve of this finals series, the Saints get even more firepower around the ring and throughout the front half. McDonald, along with Emily Burgess, should keep the opposition’s best defenders busy all day, with both players having the ability to make sure the game is played on their terms. If a win against the Cougars goes as planned, the Saints could meet either the Bombers or the Storm during week two, where the Saints have their chance to right their early-round wrongs. Even a week-two finals exit should be con sidered a successful year for the Saints, but you get the idea they are after more than that in 2022.

Sacha McDonald

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Round 1: W. 58 d Swifts 24. Home. Round 2: W. 72 d Rupanyup 34. Away. Round 3: W. 49 d Jeparit-Rainbow 35. Home. Round 4: W. 51 d Natimuk United 23. Home. Round 5: W. 50 d Noradjuha-Quantong 27. Away. Round 6: L. 37 to Kalkee 43. Home.** Round 7: L. 42 to Edenhope-Apsley 43. Away. Round 8: W. d Taylors Lake (no game). Round 9: W. 84 d Pimpinio 27. Home. Round 10: W. 46 d Kaniva-Leeor United 35. Away. Round 11: W. 51 d Harrow-Balmoral 46. Home. Round 12: W. 55 d Swifts 34. Away. Round 13: W. 76 d Rupanyup 15. Home. Round 14: W. 96 d Pimpinio 29. Away.* Round 15: L. 38 to Edenhope-Apsley 43. Home. Round 16: W. 58 to Jeparit-Rainbow 39. Away. * Highest score ** Lowest score Total: Won: 13. Lost: 3. For: 873. Against: 497. Points: 52. Percentage: 175.65. 5381 1707 46-48

BY MICHAEL SCALZO he reigning premiers and dominant side of the previous three seasons is there again in 2022 and poised to defend its The Demons, while not starting this finals se ries as minor premiers – for the first time in a while – are in no worse shape this time around; even if their rivals think they might be there for the taking. For many, they are still the bench mark of the competition – even if Kalkee and Edenhope-Apsley got the better of them this season. Back in round seven, the Saints jumped the Demons and took a 10goal lead into the final term before the Demons found their gear and clawed back nine of them. A loss to the Kees the week before makes the round-six-seven blip on the Demons’ record perhaps seem larger than in reality Two incredibly close games for the Demons, and the first they had lost in a while, was perhaps a chance to regroup and bounce back – which they did. Wins filled their column until the Saints travelled to the Grampians foothills for a round-15 rematch on Laharum’s courts with the Saints putting another dent in the Demons’ charge towards a three-peat.

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With players who have spent years to gether and know how each other operates better than any other, Laharum has contin ued to play elite quality netball, while blooding newWithtalent.anew challenge in front of them and with their closest rivals now teams that have come out of the clouds to try and take their mantle, the Demons netballers have new and previously unconsidered sides to tackle this finals series. Set to face Kalkee on semi-final Sunday in a week’s time, Laharum will have to navigate Paula Weidermann’s Kalkee players to book a spot in the penultimate round of sport. With Caitlin Story shooting more than 430 goals during the home-and-away season, aver aging more 31 goals a game, and her shooting partner Maddie Iredell putting away more than 300 for the year, the Demons can muster a score to beat anyone.

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A dependable shooter for the Laharum unit, Iredell averages 24 goals a game and is often seen feed ing the ball well into her partnering goalie.

A Grade playing coach Erin Mellington, speak ing to The Weekly Advertiser in the pre-season, talked about her belief in her side’s ‘winning formula’.“Weare all playing for the same reason and working towards the same goals. Importantly, we are all really good friends and have lots of fun together,” she said. While some in the league might hope for a new title holder, Laharum will know how to make its formula work in a finals series. And a post-COVID-restriction return to the top for the Demons would be the most fun to Laha rum netballers, as teams spend another summer working out how to supplant them.

CaitlinStory Players to watch Liv Jones A league best-and-fairest winner in 2021, Jones continues to play an integral role as a centre. Her fast movement down the court drives her team forward to help outrun their opponents. Maddie Iredell

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Coach: Paula Weidermann Round 1: W. 46 d Kaniva-Leeor United 23. Away. Round 2: W. 46 d Harrow-Balmoral 24. Home. Round 3: W. 40 d Rupanyup (forfeit). Home. W. 35 d Edenhope-Apsley 27. Away. 5: W. 40 d Jeparit-Rainbow (forfeit). W. 43 d Laharum 37. Away. 45 to Noradjuha-Quantong 58. Home. W. 36 d 34. Away. 9: W. 52 d Natimuk United 31. Away. W. 66 d Pimpinio 40. W. d Taylors Lake (no game). 45 d Kaniva-Leeor United 43. Home. 13: W. 50 d Harrow-Balmoral 44. Away. W. 54 d Natimuk United 25. 28 to Noradjuha-Quantong 16: d Lake (no score Lowest Won: 676. 420.

BY MICHAEL SCALZO Kalkee enters this finals series as the minor pre mier, and outright minor pre mier in terms of games won. A 14 win and two loss re cord is a convincing season and a home-and-away result seven spots better than in 2021. The Kees have jumped half the league in 16 games of competi tion and are primed to take the challenge to reigning premiers Laharum.Butitwill not just be Laharum the Kees have on their tail, with Edenhope-Apsley and Norad juha-Quantong completing the season one win behind them. It took until round seven for the Kees to register their first loss of the season, against Nor adjuha-Quantong, on their home courts.The13-point loss accompanied the Kees’ largest score against them for the year – the Bombers’ 58 goals were an outlier for a strong Kees defence that regu larly kept opposition below 10 goals a Importantlyquarter.the Kees climbed over the top of the Demons at Cameron Reserve in round six to establish themselves as seri ous 2022 challengers, coming back from a two-goal deficit at three-quarter time to clinch their six-goal victory. The competition took notice afterPerhapsthat. they should have be forehand, when the Kees dealt an eight-goal loss to Eden hope-Apsley – one of the com petition’s late-season bloomers and third-place takers. The experience of Paula Wei dermann, who returned to her home club as A Grade netball coach at the end of last season after a stint at Horsham Demons, might prove to be a valuable grab.Ascrapping victory against Swifts at North Park in round eight surely gave the Kees’ faith ful a scare, with that two-goal win now as valuable as ever; as was their two-goal win against Kaniva-Leeor United. These are two opposition teams that will not feature in this finals series. The Kees will be, however, the team that has played the least netball all season, with Rupanyup in round three and Jeparit-Rainbow in round five forfeiting games, and two not played scheduled games against an absent A Grade Taylors Lake side, the last of those being just lastWillweek.that mean rested netbal lers who have enjoyed the week off before finals or netballers wishing they had more games in their legs before the heat turnsWeidermann,up? before the sea son started, said she was excited to return to Kalkee and from afar she always knew the A Grade squad could play some great netball. “This year will be about reaching finals. Finals and success – it’s the reason we play. We will be building to wards that this year and work on gelling as a team before we hit the court,” she said pre-season. Well, the team has certainly gelled well, and with only the Bombers causing the Kees grief so far in 2022, other sides might be looking at how the Bombers got it done. The Kees will get things start ed against Laharum in the sec ond week of finals at Balmoral in the second semi-final.

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14. Lost: 2. For:

Round 12: W.

Points: 16. Percentage: 160.95.

Round 8:

Talylors

score Total:

Swifts

Rianna Kuhne

Players to watch Jenna Bywaters Has been a consistent shooter for the Kees this season, working hard at the goal end. Her height is a beneficial addition inside the ring.

Katie Ruwoldt A reliable defender and a player her teammates will look to in the defensive third. Her pressure over the ball will be key in her team gaining turnovers. 46-48 Pynsent Street FiNaLs KalkeeKees

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Fisker says it has taken 4000 reservations for its Pear com pact electric car, which is slated to enter production in 2024. Company founder Henrik Fisker told Automotive News the innovative model would be priced from $43,000 and retain many of the features in the show-going model, including an in novative wrap-around windscreen and ‘truly revolutionary electrical archi tecture’ with central computing sys tems replacing multiple ECUs. The Pear – short for Personal Elec tric Automotive Revolution – will join Fisker’s debut model, the Ocean midsized eSUV, which will go into serial production from November 17 at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria. The Pear, meanwhile, will be built in the United States by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn at General Motors’ former Lordstown facility in Ohio. It is estimated the facility can pro duce a minimum of 250,000 units annually.MrFisker said the Pear would ride on a new in-house developed platform called the SLV1, which is ‘all about reducing parts and cost’. GoAuto understands the SLV1 plat form will underpin a further two mod els to be unveiled at a later date. “We can get a super-exciting ve hicle on the road with high technol ogy without spending it on platform stamping and complicated structures,” Mr Fisker told Automotive News, add ing that 55 pre-production prototypes were already undergoing testing. Mr Fisker said his company had 56,000 reservations for the Pear, in cluding some 4000 non-refundable deposits.“ThePear will be a revolutionary electric vehicle that won’t fit into any existing segment,” he said. “Our engineering group is work ing on new features and high-tech solutions for the Pear that will change how we use and enjoy a vehicle in theThecity.”California-based electric vehicle start-up recently received $71.5-mil lion in financing to move to the next stage of development with its Ocean SUV, keeping the model on track for its end-of-year launch. The funds, from a private investment company in the United States, further confirm Fisker’s plan for the Ocean and Pear EVs and push the models even closer to market. Fisker says more than 22,000 people from 116 countries have expressed interest in or placed a non-refundable deposit on the Ocean SUV. Priced from $53,624 the Ocean will be offered with four different package options to be detailed later this year and will also be available as a lease from $542 a month with a $4290 deposit. Full specifications of the Ocean are still to be released, although prelimi nary details point to a driving range of about 450 kilometres from an 80kWh battery pack. Solar panels on the roof can help recharge the vehicle’s battery systems and are designed to provide up to 1600 kilometres of additional driving range per year. Both two and all-wheel-drive ver sions will be available, with the elec tric powertrain offering an output of more than 225kW. An ‘ultra-high performance’ version is also in development, with Fisker targeting zero to 97 kilometre an hour acceleration of less than three sec onds.Recharging the battery from 15 per cent to 80 percent capacity is expected to take only 30 minutes when plugged in to a 150kW charger. The Ocean measures 4568mm long, 1900mm wide and 1590mm high, making it slightly smaller in stature to the Tesla Model X. – Matt Brogan Fisker says its budget Pear will be manufactured at GM’s

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Great Dane X puppies, ready now, beautiful black and merles, mc# 953010005824985/4834/4832 source# MB166978 $950Ph 0499853884 Pet carrier crate for cat or dog, large $50 Ph 0473870476 Pups , mum purebred American bulldog, dad bullarib/great dane/mastiff cross, both parents great temperament , vaccinated and microchipped Breeder # MB171006, Ph941000021983104,985141004441562,985141004441733,9851410009842150400360487 Pure breed black faced Dorper rams, pic # 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345 Horsham Purebred German shepherd puppies ready to go, rare pure white or rare black colour, each pup comes with special package, mc# 985141004441401, source# MB160045 Ph 0405516207 Purebred Whippet pups , 12wo, 3x male, assorted colours and markings, vet checked, vacc, wormed, m/c # MB146514953010100045378,953010100076591,953010100068567,source#$2000Ph0407363983 Rams Dorper/ Australian White Cross pic# 3HSBG075 Ph 0427740155 1 active Kelpie pup, dob 1/4/22, black stroke black and tan, 1 male, vet checked, mc# 953010100376985 source# EE188922 $1000 each Ph 0402017247 Bantams 2 males & 2 females $15 each Ph 53837527 after hours Bristlenose catfish , great tank cleaners $5 each until sold out Ph 0474159010 after 6.30pm Budgies, assorted colours $10 each Ph 0417533579 Budgies, pastel and normal colours, lace wings $10 each Ph 0419505737 Budgies, young, asstd colours $10ea Ph 0423182267 Cattle 4 x Cows Murray Gray/ Square Meter x F, medium frame, proven mothers, running with SQM bull, vacc 7 in 1, Cydectin, NLIS, PIC 3YKM L014 $2200 each incl GST, Ph 0428994210 Chook houses various sizes nest box attached, from $275 phone evenings 53583440 Golden retriever pups, Pure-bred male and female, they will be vet checked, immunised and microchipped before they will be ready for their furever homes, both parents are on show, source# MB103066 m/c# 953010004970175 Ph 0438923210 Rams Dorper/Australian White Cross PIC# 3HMRR021 Ph 0400099150 Roosters and ducks wanted Ph 0469740723 Trained purebred border collie puppies ready to go, trained with commands sit, stay, go, get back, come back, come here, wait, get down, go, go away, go to your bed, no, wait at door before going in or out. each pup comes with special package, mc# 985141004441493, source# MB160045 Ph 0405516207 Whippet pups, solid blues and blacks, two blue and white, had complete vet check and appropriate vaccinations source number MB192553, 04181213534979326/4708597956000014978031/5021056/5020797/microchip#$2000eachPhAlan Working Kelpie Pups, black & tan, 1 female, 1 male, by Droversdream Bonty, 6 weeks old 27/7/22, both parents good workers, vaccinated, m/c# $1500991001004569129,991001004568758,source#157432,Phortext0438780706Horsham Young pigs 2mth old, well bred, free ranged, suitable to spit or grow out, PIC# 3H5CG003 from $100 each Ph 0439834521 Young pigs, 11 weeks old, $100ea Ph 0481166488 Camperdown 15’ Millard caravan, annex, registered, d/bed, kitchen, neat tidy clean van $4250 Ph 0419505737 1950 Bondwood caravan, 12’ 4 berth small, porthole window, restoration started, windows not fitted, W2 x H2.4m $2500 Ph 0400696362 Horsham death notices death noticesBirths

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MargaretJOBEMary A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Margaret Mary Jobe will be held at Ss Michael & John`s Catholic Church, Horsham on Wednesday August 17th 2022 commencing at 1pm Interment to follow at Horsham Lawn Cemetery.

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Passed away on August 12, 2022 aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband of LovingJenny. father and father in law of Daniel & Ruby; Adam & Faith; Emma & AdoredRyan. brother and brother in law of Julianne & Wayne; Rob (dec) & Iris. Loved uncle of Chris, Jenna & Luke, Sam & Cameron. Reunited with loved ones.

~ CLYNE ~ David Passed away on 13th August 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Nola (deceased). Loving father and father-in-law of Mark & Rhonda, Tamara & Gabi, Katrina & Laurie. Adored Pa to Matt, Josh, Joel, Gemma, Emily & Zac. A kind, gentle and loving man. You gave us all so much enduring love and guidance. Your family and friendships meant everything to you. Your laughter, humour and kindness we will remember.always So many special memories we have to cherish. We are so truly grateful for the wonderful life you and Mum gave to us all. May you rest in peace with your Heavenly Father. Reunited with Mum. Forever in our hearts The Lord is my shepherd   caravans

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EdnaDEVLIN,Jean Passed away on August 12, 2022 aged 97 years Dearly loved wife of Jim Loving(dec). mother and mother in law of Dianne & Peter (dec); Wayne (dec); Stephen; Lynne; Jenny & David; Annette & Bruce. Adored Granny to 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and their families. Reunited with loved ones.

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JohnKING,Arthur Passed away peacefully on August 14th 2022, aged 89. Dearly loved husband of AdoredVivian. father of Peter and Lisa, Bronwyn (dec) and John, Steven and Kylie, Michael and Kate. Respected step-dad to Erich and TreasuredMavic.Pa to 15 and Great Pa to 5. ‘Resting Peacefully’’

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JOBEMargaret(Cortesi) 9.8.1936 - 8.8.2022 Wife of Vern (dec) . Sister of James “Jim” Cortesi. Mother of Lisa & Megan. Fabulous grandmother and great Formidablegrandmother.charge nurse of ward 2. “Peacefully Resting” Horsham & FuneralsDistrict Bill & Heather Pitman 5382 1149 NFDA CLYNEDavid 9.6.1940 - 13.8.2022

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The funeral service for Mr David Clyne will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday 26th of August commencing at 1pm Interment to follow at the Horsham Lawn Cemetery. Horsham & FuneralsDistrict Bill & Heather Pitman 5382 1149 NFDA EdnaDEVLIN,Jean

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JohnKING,Arthur A graveside funeral for the late Mr John Arthur King late of Kaniva will be held at the Kaniva Lillimur Cemetery commencing at 1pm on Tuesday, August 23rd 2022. Rodney & KennedyStephanie Nhill & District Funerals 0419 008 464 MarkSCHACHE,Desmond Funeral arrangements for Mark Schache have not yet been finalised. Details will be advised as soon as possible. Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Ph 5385 2833 MemberAFDA MurtoaFunerals

~ CLYNE ~ David Brother of Faye, brother in law to Robert, uncle to Steven, Tim and Susan, and families. Loved and many happy memories. A true gentleman at rest. ~ CLYNE ~ David Loved brother of Lynette, Kevin and uncle of Travis, Cassi, Dallas, Mel and families. Treasured memories.

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Caravan 2001 Series Avan single axle pop-top caravan, extremely neat, tidy and clean van, rollout awning, more pics available $16,000 ono Ph 0488915244

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sunproof exterior, 15lt, colour fudge truffle,

s/n 002 custom made, Cole

Portable air conditioner, brand new, used for 2 weeks, paid $399 selling $350 Ph 0428844245

AH Horsham 2 single adjustable beds and linen, coffee table, table and 4 chairs, sofa bed Ph 0487635047 32” Smart TV $150 Ph 0428844245 Beds, d/bed and mattress, 2 bunk beds with mattress, s/bed and mattress, black tubular frames, VGC $1050 or will separate Ph 53564288 Buffet and open hutch, pine, 145 x 45 x 216 $280ono Ph 53840235

lot Ph 0429491426 Electric recliner, dark brown fabric, original price $1200 sell for $400 Ph 0428844245 Fully electric arh chair, 3yr old, cost $2000 sell $400ono Ph 53822267 Furniture for sale, best or nearest offer Ph 0403576973 Massage chair $250 Ph 53870522 AH Horsham One to pick up, white bath safety screen $200 Ph 0428504301 Queen Anne bedroom suite, VGC $500 - Ph 0428132136 REDUCED Electric recliner, 5mths old, sandstone colour fabric, paid $3700 sell $2000 Ph 53824788 Horsham Set of drawers $40 Ph 0428844245 Sony Digital HD video camera recorder, as new, includes carry case, remote, manual, 5 mini discs $280ono Ph Phill 0488120160 Steel/timber coffee table with magazine rack $400 Ph 53522691 2015 silver Honda Jazz, 1.5L i-vetec auto, CVT transmission, new front tyres, new starter 33,000kms, RWC, reg till 08/21 1FI4MQ $19,450 Ph 0417504173 2015

Two single beds with mattresses, EC $300 Ph 53911628 Upright Euro made elec stove as new, front controls, grill door, fan forced, Robin Hood rangehood $500 Ph 0408504550 Ventalair Max, Nebuliser therapy system, as new $80 Ph 0429092059 Washing machine, top loader, white Midea NB70, 7kg, 54cmx54cm, very little use nearly new $250 Ph 0409796471 Westinghouse s/s fridge, 2 door with drawer freezer at base, 80cm $800 firm Ph 53823226 or 0411570028 Lost one silver gents wrist watch, reward Ph 0418954259 Alicraft Boat and trailer , 4.35, Baystalker, centre consult, 40hp Yamaha reg Q0733 on 2006 trailer Mackay reg V26727 $14,000neg Ph 0419933542 Bluefin 2.95 tracker, 6HP Mercury, as new, XA426Q $3200 Ph 0419647779 Evinrude 6hp o/b motor, fresh water only, rarely used, model 6804B, VGC $650 Ph 53470200 Mangrove Jack fold-up boat trailer, W90542 and custom boat loader Ph 0409583014 Drive wheelchair with comfort cushion $550 Ph 0428844245 Mobility Scooter, Pathrider 130XL, limited use in great condition, small crack in front guard, last serviced July 2020 with no use after that date $1200ono Ph Val 0407252628 Single remote control beds, head/ back and knee adjust, includes medium support mattresses, ideal for disabled or elderly person, in near new condition was $1000ono each, genuine enquiries only Ph 53823720 or 0419136282 Sunrider Trek Rio gopher, red, as new $3000 Ph 0428994210 or 0400979141 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 , VGC, 44,750kms, 1T3RU $5900 Ph 0400579340 Falcon BA tub with Ford vinyl top $250 Ph 0429857207 Mag Wheels, suit Holden, 2021 ROH 18x8, matt black, with brand new tyres $1700 Ph 0427902165 Beulah New genuine Toyota narrow-body bull bar, suit 2015-2017 HiLux, Ph Eddy 0428922335 Range Rover Sport MY16/17 wheels, one never used, 3 one tyre only, also fit discovery 5, immaculate, no marks, photo if requested $1200 Ph 0418501271 Ararat 1998 Mitsubishi Solara Sedan , GC, 145,766kms, PAX004 $1500 Ph 0437355124 Mitsubishi Magna 1997, no rego, vin# 6MMTE6D42VT038104, 241,000kms $800 Ph 53912077 1960 Morris Minor 1000 fully restored, goes well, on club rego, 30572H $8000ono Ph 0447972097 2002 Mercedes 200c, 4dr, silver, leather and woodgrain interior, former doctors car, 175,000kms, 2030422R075381 $6500 Ph 0400696362 Horsham 2009 Kia Rio LX hatch , 5 speed manual, power steering, air-conditioning, Pioneer stereo, 4 new tyres, RWC, great first car or economical commuter, 173,000 kms, XKX302 $5500 Ph 0478 628162 Pomonal 1996 Toyota Hilux ute, manal, diesel, many extra, reg 12/22, 96,000kms, NUJ834 $15,000 Ph 53582560 2011 Ford Focus LV LX Hatchback, 2L auto, aircon, power steering, d & S airbags, shadow black, 100,000kms, VGC throughout. RWC, 1EM1CL, $10,600, Ph 0408504029

2010 Aussie Wide Paringa 21’, full ensuite, semi off road, queen bed, solar panels, rego till 3/23, diesel heater, 3 x water tanks, 215lt fridge/freezer, ibis air con, shade awning front & one side $40,000ono Ph 0428824297

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53823803 or 0419509335 Lost Page 57Wednesday, August 17, 2022 www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au 3.9m fishing boat NB982, box trailer X87847, 20hp mariner motor has good service history, spare tyre, 20l fuel tank $3400 Ph 0417721143 marine 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: BOATSAll 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. MOBILITY AIDS MOBILITY MotorcyclesAIDS Clothing & CommercialAccessoriesEquipmentfarmmachinery farm machinery Garage Sales household items household items household items for sale for sale Barley hay, small bales $8 Ph 0402017247 caravans motor vehicle accessories MotorunderVehicles$3000 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: ROAD VEHICLESAll advertisements for road vehicles must include a price, as well as: • A registration number, if registered • Either an engine number, VIN or chassis number if the vehicle is not registered. Motor $10,000Vehicles-$20,000 Motor Musical$10,000Vehicles-$20,000InstrumentsMitsubishi Lancer 2012 , 2ltr, manual, 5spd, 4 door, current RWC, 12mths reg, EC, 1VP7RY $8,500ono Ph only 0429060349 2017 Ford Wildtrak Ranger auto 4x4, diesel, roof racks, dual batteries, anderson plug, king spotties, one owner, elec brakes, clear view mirrors, 68700kms $53,500 Ph 0418504180 Motor Vehicles over $20,000 Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000 Saturday, August 20 9am onwards Fishing gear, tackle box with tackle, kids toys, deluxe gazebo and lots more! Flat 2/9 Andrew St, Horsham

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1975 Caravan 13’, kept under cover, retro colour inside, not registered, in very good condition $4000 Ph 0484740830

1 seater lounge chair $250 Ph 53870522 AH Horsham 120L Westinghouse bar fridge as new cond, excellent working $180 Ph 0427824693

music equipment speaks, Yamaha amps, mixer microphones, music stands, Yamaha keyboard Tyros 5, Maton 12

Cream enamel and brass bed, base and mattress, queen size, EC, selling due to doubling up on beds, $800 or best acceptable offer Ph 0428504301

Custom made TV unit 2m x 1.050m, suits up to 45” TV, VGC $350ono Phone 0428582315 Dining table and chairs, VGC $465 Ph 0403314295 Double sliding wardrobe doors with track and surrounds, 1x security wire door with new wire $60 Holden Commodore SV6 , EC, auto, 145,000kms, 1HZ8FQ $23,500ono Ph 0418532276 Pajero Sport Exceed 7 seat auto 4x4 diesel, roof racks, RWC supplied registered until Jan 2023, great family car, 98000kms, 1IW2AK $40,950 Ph 0418361268 Nissan Qashqai, STL-JII series 2, auto, magnetic red, as new cond, elec leather seats, heated seats, sat nav, 360 view camera, heated seats, lane departure warning, emergency braking, keyless entry and start, 54,000kms $31,000 Ph 0417166277 Navara 2011, 4WD, 6spd manual, RWC, 113,000kms, YEL994 $30,000ono Ph 0419333466 Ford Ranger 4WD, extra cab, 3.2 6spd manual, RWC, 10mths reg, 209,500kms, 1VW8GI $20,000 Ph 0490972951 Sierra JX 1998 , 1.3L, 5spd manual, 4cyl, 4WD, ac, rego 10/10/22, immaculate condition, RWC, 134XXXkms, QKV464 $20,000 Ph 0418518590 MP 4 Stage Piano, stand, bag, two Behringer Ph 0413789736 , string guitar Clark Guitar, Ph

Portable Coopers shearing plant with a villiers mark 10 engine no.329X55720, not used for years, collectable item for person keen on restoring Ph 0418170153 Ararat Potted plants, clivias, garviers, variety of succulents Ph 53821130 Red Loxton 7 rotor slasher, GC always shedded $8000, John Deere moisture check meter SW08 20 $300, Jarrett field bin winch $200, 12V electric fuel pump $200 Phone 0418166024 REDUCED Powerfit $200, Cub11 $250, Iwalk $400 Ph 0437970588 Round Bailer 53844274 Samsung sound bar, never used Ph 53822267 Silver cross pram , Offers Ph 53524193 Ararat Small bale elevator and stacker $300 Ph 53870503 Small wooden meat safe, restored $200 Ph 53981158

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REDUCED Field bins $950 each Ph 0428928259 REDUCED Hay rake $950ono Ph 0428928259 Windrower Case 8210 Paint Taubmans cost $185 sell $100 Ph 0408504029 Pet carrier crate for cat or dog, large $50 Ph 0473870476

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Nhill Ladies full length overcoat, like new, very soft leather, silky lining $250ono Ph 53822267 Coolroom, fully assembled with unit fitted, 1.8m x 1.4m x 2.4m (h), VGC, working order, $3800 Ph 0417101120 4’ 3pl category 1 slasher, VGO $1200 Ph 0429986227 Boom Spray, 6m, Goldacres, 3pl, foam marker with 20ft hand reel, VGO, $3000, Ph 0400497331 Denyers galv, water tank, 800 litre $300, heavy duty slush bucket to tow between 2 tractors to clean dams $700 Ph 53870522 AH New Holland 275 small baler last used 2019 season $3,500neg Ph 0499572066 Minyip REDUCED Alfarm Air Seeder 350, 34’, new points and tyres, hydraulic fan, GO $5000ono Ph 0407911884

2 seater leather lounge $300 Ph 53870522

, 21ft, reasonable condition $8000 plus Gst neg Ph 0427861316 1 x Large dining room table, timber and glass with 6 x timber & fabric dining chairs, selling for $400, Ph 0408516069 30 Pianola rolls and cabinet , double piano stool and sheet music $350 or will separate Ph 53981158 Warracknabeal 5’ x 3’ patio table and 4 chairs $200 Ph 53524193 Ararat Abu Garcia Sonar Top Graphite composite heavy action, Penn overhead fishing reel no68, surfmaster fishing reels, Alvey fiberglass reels, Penn Delmar fishing reel no285 in box, Daiwa Sealine overhead fishing reel no250, Penn Power stick graphite TB980c fishing rod, Bullfrog series, E Glass fishing rod EC, all quality fishing reels and rods Ph 53824316 Aircon Levanti , VGC $300 Ph 0428527544 Antique 1890 era solid iron babies cot, brass knobs on either end Ph 53981238 Bricks, approx 350 red blue clinkers, unused $200 Ph 0417507882 Stawell Brush Cutter new straight shaft bull handles, 10pc accessory kit $290 Ph 0429388438 Cabin type canvas tent, 12x15 metal poles, 3 rooms $95ono, King single bed, double decker single bed, full size tennis table with net bats and balls Ph 0429092349 will deliver local area Carpet mat, heavy quality, GC, 1.6x2.3 $60ono Ph 53822267 CJM Crop lifters to suit 810, 1010 or 1020 header front $330 Ph 53870503 Clearance of plants, some citrus 53844274 Craft generator, 5.5hp, 240v $400 Ph 0487313892 Deutz mag air seeder, motor with fan, all accessories $700ono Ph 0407911884 Double bed mattress and base, as new $700 Ph 0456393984 Ararat Firewood, 10 x 6 tandem tipper, redgum & white gum, delivery to Horsham, Dimboola or Natimuk areas only Ph 0429647095 Heavy duty workshop benches, various sizes starting from $400 Ph 0428944462 Lightforce XGT driving lights with HID upgrade, good to VG cond with external ballast, covers and complete wiring looms, $350 the 3 Ph 0401504176 Mazda Ute, 2014, tray needs replacing, regularly serviced, 195,000km, IBF9ZI $12,000 Ph 0408085458 Microfiche film viewer 175 $50 Ph 0408504029 Mirtschin Reunion Book for sale, $10, will deliver to horsham, Ph 0429944673 New truck tyre, Triangle 265-70R 9.5, 16PR, suitable for drop deck trailer $250ono Ph 0407338811

Dimboola 2004 Avan Rhys 17ft Caravan, single axle, pop top, VGC, includes awning, $14,000 Ph 0429924704

1960s Bondwood caravan 14’ white, alloy roof, 4 birth, W2.1x H2.5m, light grey and red interior, almost complete restoration, needs trim inside and out etc $4500 Ph 0400696362 Horsham

REDUCED Claas Variant 380 Baler as new, approx 7000 rolls $36,000 plus Gst Ph 0428549263

Southern Cross pump-jack with elec motor, going $700ono Ph 0407911884 Trailer 6x5 full enclosed, lockable, ideal tradesmans trailer, heavy duty build $3800ono Ph 0419509335 Two church pews in EX $350 each or both for $600 Ph 0428820446 Two restored wrought iron/timber garden benches $350 each Ph 53522691 UHF CB repeater, diplexer, power supply, TX/RX unit, cable, cabinet $800 Ph 0419509335 Ultra Vision Quattro HID 70w driving lights, good to VG cond, new reflectors in last 12mths, complete with wiring looms and covers $450 the pair Ph 0401504176 Up to 1500 cement garden moulds, at least 200 garden ornaments and at least already made $10,000 ono Ph 0423662397 Glenorchy Very healthy established plants indoor and outdoor, also including ginger and garlic spices Ph 0418843389 White gloss desk, VGC, wood laminate desk, VGC $140 or will separate Ph 0437942778 Wood or Briquette Heater, no flue, glass panels separate Ph 0457534621

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HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM Round One applications for the 2022/23 Business Assistance Grants Program is now open and closes 5pm on Friday 30 September 2022. Application forms are available on the Hindmarsh Shire Council website www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/apply-for-grants and can be downloaded or completed online. If your business has a project that requires financial assistance, the Business Assistance Grants Program may be able to assist. Businesses are encouraged to review the grant guidelines before completing their application as changes have been made to the funding program. For more information please contact Jennie Hauselberger, Community Development and Project Manager on 5391 4444 or via email to grants@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

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HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM Round One applications for the 2022/23 Community Action Grants Program is now open and closes 5pm on Friday 30 September 2022. Application forms are available on the Hindmarsh Shire Council website www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/apply-for-grants and can be downloaded or completed online. If your club or organisation has a project that requires financial assistance, the Community Action Grants Program may be able to assist. Organisations are encouraged to review the grant guidelines as changes have been made to the funding program. For more information please contact Georgia Gelligen, Community Development and Youth Officer on 5391 4444 or via email to grants@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

CHRISTIAN DEVOTIONS Who Moved My Cheese? Part 3

Greg Wood Chief Executive Officer

Hem’s and Haw’s confidence had grown into the arrogance of success. They became so comfortable they didn’t even notice what was happening until it happened and there was no cheese left. They had not been paying attention to the small changes that had been taking place each day, so they took it for granted their Cheese would be there. They were unprepared for what they found. “What! No Cheese?” Hem yelled. He continued yelling, “No Cheese? No Cheese?” as though if he shouted loud enough someone would put it back. “Who moved my Cheese?” he hollered. Finally, he put his hands on his hips, his face turned red, and he screamed at the top of his voice, “It’s not fair!” Finding Cheese was the little people’s way of getting what they thought they needed to be happy. They had their own ideas of what Cheese meant to them, depending on their taste. Haw said, “Sometimes, Hem, things change and they are never the same again. This looks like one of those times. That’s life! Life moves on. And so should we.” Haw looked at his emaciated companion and tried to talk sense to him, but Hem’s fear had turned into anger and he wouldn’t listen. Is life changing for you? Are you stuck at Cheese Station C with no cheese? Are you too proud to ask for help? To change – to search out what God has for you next! Irene Gould, Pastor Stawell Baptist Church

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would like to invite present, past or a representative of a past member to celebrate our 90th Anniversary of our service to the Horsham RSL Sub Branch. A light lunch will be provided at 1pm on Friday 9th September at the RSL Clubrooms in McLachlan St. RSVP by Wednesday 6th September 2022 for catering purposes - Horsham RSL 5382 5222 INVITE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NURSE 0.4 - 0.6 EFT • An understanding of MCH challenges experienced by Aboriginal families • Flexibility and high-level organisational skills. • The capacity to establish a supportive relationship with Aboriginal families using this service. • A strong team ethic. muner Get in touch for more details: ceo@goolumgoolum.org.au5pm2September Keys for Growth in Personal and Corporate Prayer Horsham Church of Christ, 91 River Road Friday 19th August, 7pm-9.30pm Saturday 20th August, 9am-4pm Presenter: Ps Matthew & Kathryn Bolte, Field Directors at Australian Prayer Network. Free event - all welcome. Complimentary tea, instant coffee and biscuits available on site Saturday, BYO lunch, Barista coffee available, $3 For more information contact: Helen Simmons P 0429 821 171 E thsimmons158@gmail.com W horsham.org.au/whatson GROWING IN PRAYER SEMINAR Venue: Horsham Apex Sheds 1 Selkirk Drive, Horsham All welcome and invited to join the committee. Contact: 0439 826 187 Email: info@horshamfishingcomp.com.au AnnualMeetingGeneral followed by General Meeting Wednesday, September 7, 2022 @ 7pm Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Fixed Term Full Time Job No. 4360 closes 22/08/2022 Food Services Assistant Permanent Part Time Job No. 4366 closes 24/08/2022 Grade 3 Pharmacist Permanent Full Time Job No. 4346 closes 31/08/2022 Dimboola Campus Manager Permanent Full/Part Time Job No. 4369 closes 11/09/2022 To apply or for more information please go to: https://whcg.mercury.com.au/ Proudly part of Grampians Health SportsRentalsEquipment

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WHS Coordinator Johnson Asahi was established in 1995 and specialises in the production & export of livestock feed throughout Asia and the Middle East. Due to continued company growth, we are seeking a highly organised individual committed and experienced in safety systems to join our Team . This full time position is based at our Horsham site and will include establishment of safety systems at our new site in Dooen. Reporting to the QHSE Manager, your duties will include daily management of safety performance according to company safety principles, data collection (Skytrust), Return to Work, training, monitoring SOP’s & procedures. Immediate start with competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. WE ARE HIRING If you have the skills and are interested in becoming a member of our team, please submit your resume to janew@jasahi.com.au or send to PO Box 795, Horsham, Victoria 3402. For enquiries phone 03 5382 2669. Applications close August 19th 2022.

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The Horsham Saints Football & Netball Club welcome expressions of interest from prospective coaches for our senior football coach position for the 2023 season and beyond. The HSFNC has recently seen capital investment of over $2m to upgrade playing surfaces, change rooms and social facilities with more to come. With the recent growth in junior participation the HSFNC is now the largest club in the region with almost 300 male and female participants each week. Leveraging off this growth and a recent return to on-field competitiveness the successful senior coach will work closely with our dedicated volunteers and committed board members to ensure development for our players, volunteers and members now and into the future. The successful candidate would ideally need to demonstrate the following attributes:

PM Design Group Horsham require the services of a subcontractor to assist our team in performing on-site soil sampling and testing throughout the Wimmera/Mallee area. This would be at an on-call basis depending on the quantity of work. Please call Rod on 0493 038 294 to obtain more details on this opportunity. Expressions of interest close on 31 August 2022 Horsham Saints Football Netball Club

• Contribute to the growth of our junior program. Expressions of Interest can be forwarded to Scott Bond via horshamsaintsfnc@gmail.com FOOTBALL COACHING VACANCY 2023 Silo Building Crew Supervisor

• High personal hygiene and presentation standards. How to apply: Job Descriptions can be provided upon request. A preemployment medical (incl. drug screen) and a six month trial period will be required for the successful applicant. For more information on the application process go to www.conholdings.com.au/careers/ or email personnel@conholdings.com.au

• A strong desire to continue a holistic approach to assist the players both on and off the field.

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We offer a safe Christian environment that endeavours to provide a diverse learning environment that nurtures mutual respect, love and care. Our school is unique as it is a small school with small class sizes and a low teacher-to-pupil ratio. This allows us to devote the most time possible to each student and contributes to the sense of family within our school. This position is for 3 days a week (0.6FTE) with flexibility around which days. Immediate start, until the end of Term 4 with the possibility of extension into 2023. Applications close at 4pm Monday 29th August 2022

for crew safety, quality of workmanship and successfully leading a motivated team of 7. This position does require travel - completing projects Australia wide. An outline of this position includes: • Organising a team of 7 pre and post project completion • Reading and understanding building plans • Effectively communicating with sales team and cus tomer • Pressurising silo and ensuring it meets the Australia AS2628 standards on completion • Ensuring the team work safely and efficiently • Approve team’s timesheets weekly Must have: • Sound building or construction background • Ability to read and understand building plans/manuals • Strong leadership skills • An approachable nature and wiliness to teach • Ability to adapt to changes and resolve problems when they arise Above award remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. If you wish to apply for this position, please contact: Kirk 0400kirk@harberger.com.auHarberger638613 Career Opportunities If you want to join the HRCC team and serve our diverse, close-knit and engaged local community, check out the roles below! Co-ordinator Parks & Gardens • Band 7 ($94,627 - $105,770) • Permanent, full-time • 9 day working fortnight Business Development Liaison Officer • Band 5 ($69,616 - $80,372) • Permanent, full-time • Flexible working arrangements available SPARK Arts Program - Education Officer • Band 5 ($35.23 per hour) • Fixed term part-time (22.8hrs/week, until 31st December 2023) • Flexible working arrangements available Waste Services Assistant • Band 3 ($62,104 - $65,318) • Permanent, full-time • 9 day working fortnight To find out more about our opportunities, Scanhrcc.recruitmenthub.com.auvisittheQRcodetolearnmore.

On behalf of the president and members of the Horsham RSL Women’s Auxiliary we would like to thank all the businesses and traders who generously contributed to our Cent Auction on May 30, 2022. Also to all who attended and made the event such a success. Without the support of our amazing community we would be unable to support the wonderful work of the veterans community through the RSL and Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary. Thank you all. YOU GROW YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH!

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Conundrum Holdings is a family owned business with sites throughout Victoria. We are looking to fill a full time role within the team at our Stawell Quarry. Previous experience is advantageous, but not essential as in-house and external training will be provided.

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We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to join Hindmarsh Shire Council as a Plant Operator / Labourer for a fixed term position until 31 December 2022. You will play a vital role in maintaining Council’s road network. Council offers excellent working conditions, modern plant and equipment, a 9-day fortnight and above-award pay rates.

We're a proudly inclusive employer, embracing diversity and opportunity for all West Wimmera Health Service has the following job opportunities available: Director of Nursing - Full Time, Kaniva Enrolled Nurse Traineeship Full Time, paid study and placement! Commencing in early 2023, opportunities available at various sites For more information, call us on 5391 4222 or visit www.wwhs.net.au/about us/employment.

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• Available for rostered weekend work after training period is complete. Benefits and perks: Traction Ag is a locally owned business with a family oriented ethic, and supportive management team. An attractive hourly rate will be offered to the successful candidate plus overtime opportunities in peak periods and super contributions. Opportunities for ongoing training and advancement within our company for dynamic employees! Skills and experience Previous experience and/or knowledge in a similar role would be advantageous but not essential. We are looking for a keen and dedicated self-starting individual who wants to build a career in our industry.

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About the business: Traction AG is a multi franchise Heavy Agricultural and other Farm Machinery Sales, Parts and Service business with branches in Horsham and Nhill VIC with a large Wimmera/Mallee client base

• Computer Literacy If you are a hard-worker and keen to do well then we want to hear from you! Click on the link to apply with your resume Please forward your application and Resume to admin@tractionag.com.au or call 5381 1385 for further information

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• Honesty, integrity, fairness and a positive attitude.

About the role: We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as Parts Interpreter/Front of House Sales. You will work closely with the Parts Manager and the team to ensure we deliver excellent customer service to our clients.

• Comply with company policies and documentation ensuring the safe performance of all duties. Applicant must display: • The capacity and commitment to actively participate and accomplish tasks/training.

Infrastructure Administration Support Officer Full time If you have exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an organised, experienced person to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Infrastructure Services department. The position will involve a variety of administrative tasks across all functions of the team, including civil construction, asset management and customer action requests. For enquiries on both positions, please contact Mick Henderson, Manager Operations, on 03 5391 4444. Position description is available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov. au/work-in-council. Applications close Friday 2 September 2022 at 12noon and must address the key selection criteria as contained in the position description.

• Assist the club in identifying and recruiting new players and support staff.

New committee members are required to ensure the future of the hall. Enquiries to the secretary 0448 871 221 Dimboola LR 10am LR Dimboola 11am LR Notices

Eventide Homes is seeking the services of enthusiastic & reliable Registered Nurse who can demonstrate skills in aged care, managing complex health issues, dementia support, palliative care, OH&S, infection control and wound care. Basic computer skills are mandatory. The successful applicant must have great time management, be able to complete administrative clinical duties, have good decision making and communication skills to lead and mentor our great teams of staff.

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Nurse Unit Manager Acute/Urgent Care - Full Time Responsible in the day to day operations and management of clinical care, and performance monitoring of the acute and urgent care team members. This role is based in Warracknabeal Campus.

Environmental Services Assistant - Casual Responsible in providing high quality services delivery across our cleaning, kitchen, and laundry department. This role is based across Warracknabeal, Hopetoun, and Beulah Campuses.

Registered Nurses - Full Time, Part Time A dedicated and experienced RN with strong clinical skills to provide a high standard of clinical and personal care to consumers. This role is based across Warracknabeal Campus and Hopetoun Campus.

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

Contact: Gemma Beavis For further information email employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400 Closing: 12pm Monday 29 August 2022 To download a position description and key selection criteria form visit our website: gch.org.au YouthConnectorCommunity0.8FTE

Chef - Full Time Responsible in the management of food production, hygiene standards, menu requirements, and day to day operational needs within the kitchen department, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards. This role is based in Warracknabeal Campus.

Program Leader Mental Health plus additional hours as mutually agreed $26.38 to $27.01 per hour

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance check

In this role you will, and not limited to:

& AOD 38 hours per week $43.18 per hour Counsellor for Psychological Therapy Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) 30.4 hours per week $44.92 per hour Drink and Drug Driver Behaviour Change Facilitator 30.4 hours per week $34.04 to $39.26 per hour Contact: Jemima Bibby Program Leader Package Support 38 hours per week $43.18 per hour Rostering Officer Care@Home 38 hours per week $28.39 to $32.21 per hour Contact: Karen Watson Customer Service and Administration Stawell 15.2 hours

Further information about the role, including the Selection Criteria, is outlined in the NDIS Support Coordinator Position Description.

• Access to our free Employee Assistance Program

The aim of the Youth Connections Program is to engage youth and assist them in reaching their goals in increasing self-esteem, increased connection to community, increased pathways to employment, education and community participation through innovative ways of group work, training and networking. The Youth Connections Worker will develop a pathways model of training, services, activities, community projects and wellbeing that can assist youth in reaching their goals of increased connectivity. The Youth Connections Worker will assist in developing the project and will develop the pathways model and the activities in co-design with the program participants. Within a detailed program plan they will ensure continuous improvements and project evaluation during and after the project. To apply or for further information please contact Community Impact Manager, Marieke Dam on 5382 5607 or email marieke@centreforparticipation.org.au All applications will need a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and resume to be considered.

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About us: Just Better Care is a leading provider of in home lifestyle and social support services in Australia for the ageing or people living with a disability. For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community. We offer flexible work hours to suit your lifestyle with training and career support. As a representative of the Just Better Care brand, you can be proud of being part of a strong supportive team championing the rights of our clients

• Ensure that service provision is informed by the participants’ individual needs and is in line with current participant protocols or individual service plans, from JBC or other services engaged through Supports Coordination

• Working with Children Check Driver’s licence What we offer: Training and professional development opportunities (including free access to online learning tools and programs)

If you would like to work within a supportive, friendly environment and you have excellent communication skills and a passion for working in Aged Care we encourage you to apply.

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Open to candidates currently studying case management, disability or community services (or willing to undertake a traineeship in Cert IV). Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local Assistcommunity?customersto live independently in their home, keeping them safe and connected to their community.

• An understanding of legislation and standards relevant to the disability sector and those underpinning the NDIS Experience and/or understanding developing person-centred plans with people with a disability

Eventide is a 100 bed Residential Aged Care Facility. Generous Salary packaging is available. Position Description is available on request on 03 5358 2027 or jobs@eventidehomes.com.au applications close Friday 9th September, 2022 Opportunities Health Promotion Officer 22.8 hours per week $39.26 to $44.92 per hour

• Support individuals to build their capacity and networks with the aim of greater choice, control and independence in managing their personal lifestyle choices

Rural Northwest Health is a public health service with a focus on providing high quality care and services to its residents and clients, and providing a supportive environment to its team members For further information on any of the above positions please contact: Maizah Jane De San Andres Human Resources Officer T: (03) 5396 1225 Applications which include a cover letter and resume should be forwarded to applications@rnh.net.au by the 2nd September 2022. Rural Northwest Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Day Program Group Assistant - Casual The Day Program delivers an innovative and relevant social support group that helps support our community members to maintain and enhance their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. This role is based across Warracknabeal, Hopetoun, and Beulah Campuses.

The role: We are currently looking for two Full-Time NDIS Support Coordinators who are passionate about delivering high quality services. The position is located in Horsham and will require the person to travel to other locations within the region, therefore a current drivers licence is essential. While qualifications and experience are important, equally as important is who you are as a person. We’re looking for someone with a passion for relationship building and supporting clients.

• Qualifications or experience in case management, disability or community services (or currently working towards) or willingness to undertake a Traineeship Cert IV Excellence in building rapport, negotiating and developing mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives

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Contact: Mia Fraser The soon to be opened Orange Door based in Horsham has exciting opportunities for high performing specialist family violence practitioners who are passionate about service reform, integrated service delivery and improving outcomes for individuals, children and families. Professional clinical experience and relevant qualifications in social work, psychology or a related discipline is essential. Benefits offered include attractive salary, relocation assistance and clinical supervision. Integrated Practice Leader 38 hours per week $57.58 per hour Specialist Family Violence Practitioner 38 hours per week $39.26 to $44.92 per hour

• Support participants to strengthen their ability to connect with informal, mainstream and funded supports, and to increase capacity to maintain support relationships, and resolve service delivery issues within their local communities

• Coordinate access to support items in an NDIS Participant’s Plan in line with the preferences of the participant to achieve the outcomes identified in the plan

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BY SIMON KING The final regular round of Wim mera Hockey Association sea son is at Yanac on Saturday. The most significant match of the day is the last on field, when Kaniva Cobras take on Warrack Hoops in open division. It is the only game that could see a significant change in the line-up for the finals next week. These teams go into the round on the same points, but the Cobras have the superior goal difference and hold sec ond place on the ladder, which comes with a second chance in finals. The Hoops are third, which would see them play in the sudden-death first semi-final.Intheirtwo previous meetings this season, the Hoops won by a single goal on the Kaniva ground in round four, and they played a two-all draw on Davis Park in round nine. With both showing some impressive form in recent weeks, this game is too close to call. Yanac Tigers have already claimed the minor premiership as they are undefeated and are five-and-a-half games clear on top of the ladder, so it is difficult to see them dropping their match against sixth-placed Nhill Rangers.TheRangers have not won a game this season, but will still push the Tigers, who will want to take them se riously so they do not suffer an upset on the eve of the finals. Mathematically the Dimboola Bur ras could draw even with the Horsham Hurricanes on points; but to move ahead of them to claim the fourth spot, they would need to defeat Horsham by more than 20 goals, which at this level is very unlikely – particularly consid ering the Burras have not travelled well this season. Having not played finals for 12 sea sons should be enough incentive for the Hurricanes not to drop this one. Regardless of the week’s results, the line-up for finals in the women’s com petition has already been confirmed. Kaniva deserves to go into the finals as favourites, having lost only one of its 11 games this season. Kaniva is unlikely to stumble on Saturday against the winless Warrack nabeal, and it will be looking ahead to meeting Yanac again in the second semi-final next weekend. Yanac will refine its game plan against Nhill Thunderbirds, while Horsham Jets have the last-round bye before they face the Thunderbirds in the first semi-final. The most significant point of interest in the under-16 competition will focus on Yanac Warriors’ quest to complete the perfect regular season and finish undefeated without conceding a goal. They take on Nhill Leopards, who they will also meet again next week, regardless of the result this week. Warrack Revengers cannot fall from fourth place on the ladder, but will still want to perform well when they take on Kaniva Raiders in preparation for playing Horsham Bombers, who have the bye this week, in the first round ofThefinals.under-12 development program will finish with a full round of games in their usual time slot at 12.30pm, followed by the presentation of certif icates and awards.

Round 14 results: Open: Yanac Tigers 1 (Goal, T. Alex ander; best, R. Croot, T. Alexander, H. Pedie) d Kaniva Cobras 0 (J. Clark, A. Wallis, B. Miller). Dimboola Burras 4 (C. Baldock 2, J. Harris, Z. Collard; J. Harris, Z. Collard, T. Jorgensen) d Nhill Rangers 1 (C. White; C. Schultz, C. White, T. Ady). Warrack Hoops 2 (C. Bardell, M. Williamson; H. Wagenknecht, H. Johns, C. Bardell) d Horsham Hurricanes 1 (T. Batch elor; P. Mackereth, T. Batchelor, S. Hoffrman). Women: Horsham Jets 2 (K. White, R. Duggan; H. Werner, A. Morrow, L. Schilling) d Warracknabeal 0 (B. Mc Master, F. Eilola, C. Hadzig). Kaniva 4 (S. Williams, J. Hauselberger, N. White, I. Williams; Q. Pearse, N. White, S. Williams) d Yanac 0 (E. Al exander, A. Farmers, Archie Zanker, S. Hedt). Under-16: Horsham Bombers 5 (T. Batchelor 3, L. Simmons, J. Di Pietro; T. Batchelor, S. Schwarz, C. Blake) d Warrack Revengers 0 (C. Bennett, K. Johns, N. Eilolz). Yanac Warriors 2 (R. Croot, H. Zanker; R. Croot, H. Pedie, A. Farmers) d Kaniva Raiders 0 (L. Simmons, C. White, D. Clark). Under-12 development program: Yanac Lowan Stars 0 (Encourage ment award, A. Cramer) v Kaniva Rampagers 0. Horsham Black Hawks 0 v Warrack Avengers 5 (N. Eilola 2, C. Bentley 2, S. Williamson; encour agement award, N. Eilola). Dimboola Kookaburra 5 (J. Ward 3, E. Ward, R. Hadzig; encouragement award, J. Ward, L. Elliott) v Nhill Bandits 1 (B. Clark; encouragement award, N. Krelle, N. Reichelt).

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TRADITION: Wimmera Croquet Association members Rae Hill, left, and president Charles Rees watch John Hill run the first hoop of the 2022-23 Wimmera croquet season at Horsham Croquet Club. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Horsham raced in the unfamiliar Friday timeslot, taking on two race meetings for the week. The Friday twilight meeting saw winners led in by training team Tracey Salter and Greg Turn bull, Crowlands, Garry George, Beulah, Heather Baxter, Murtoa. Far Away Tears was victorious on debut, win ning the Horsham Doors and Glass 410-metre maiden event. The Salter and Turnbull chaser was never trou bled and led from start to finish to win by just under one-and-a-half lengths in 23.70sec. Far Away Tears is another of the training duo’s line of breeding of which they have whelped, reared, broken in and now trained and, further to that, performed all of the above with Far Away Tears mother Tear’s I’m Not. This is a testament to the hard work of the team and a display of the full life cycle of the greyhounds from birth to racing, breeding and then the life of comfortable retirement on the couch.GotMy Star for George greeted the judge first in the CHS Group 485m grade six-seven event. The daughter of Fernando Bale and Got One Back displayed her customary early speed and box manners to open up an early break. But she was challenged turning for home and gave up the lead to Electra Glide, which pinched a break of two lengths on straightening and looked the winner until Got My Star grew a leg over the last 50 metres to grab Electra Glide in the shadows of the post to win in 27.55sec. These are signs of a dog who could step up fur ther in distance to possibly some staying races. She is engaged to run again on Wednesday at Bendigo in what is a further slight step up in distance over the 500m journey. Baxter was victorious with Cruisin Cherry in the Palace Hotel Warracknabeal grade six-seven event over the 410m trip. Cruisin Cherry was faultless early and she again pinged the lids to open up a four-length margin on cornering. From that point, she never gave her compet itors a look in, going on to win by that early margin in 23.42sec. Baxter also recorded one second and two thirds on the night with Dark Light, Autumn Lily and Special Innings respectively. Horsham Greyhound Club will catch-up with community groups that were successful in ob taining financial grants from the club to see the progress of the projects that were undertaken. Club leaders are looking forward to seeing the improvements and additions to assets and other projects, and looking forward to bringing those stories to the Horsham and district community.

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Croquet season now open Wimmera Croquet Associa tion members have opened the 2022-2023 season with a day out at the Horsham Croquet Club.The association is formed between Horsham, Kalimna Park, Dimboola and Casterton croquetWimmeraclubs.Croquet

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Asso ciation president and Dim boola Croquet Club member Charles Rees said the opening of the season was a tradition that started at state level and moved through the ranks. “Last week Croquet Victoria opened for the season. The as sociations all follow, then the clubs, so our clubs will open in the coming weeks,” he said. “Croquet is a game that any one of any age can play, from eight to 88 year olds. It can be played in all seasons and it is all abilities, which I think is a real plus.” Mr Rees said croquet provided variety as the different variations of the game kept it interesting. “I think one of the best things about the game is the confidence factor for people, and because it is challenging and there’s different styles of the game – the original, golf croquet, Aussie croquet and ricochet croquet,” he said.

Club honours life members

Horsham Table Tennis Club hosted a presentation night at Horsham Sports and Com munity Club last week. Kerry Hepburn, Bev Pekin, Leon Forrest, Peter Hermans and John Rogers were award ed life membership of the club due to their valuable contributions over many years. Gloria Muldoon and Graeme Kuhne were award ed the Flo Vertigan award for contributions to the club. Other award winners were: A Grade singles, Leon For rest, runner-up Connor Chivell; A Grade restrict ed singles, Craig Mathrick, runner-up Steve Robinson; B Grade singles, Colin Kreymborg, runner-up Jett Munn; women’s singles, Kerry Hepburn, runner-up Linda Oman; A Grade and B Grade combined doubles winners, Grant Ross and Da vid Wortley, runner-up Kerry Hepburn and Trevor Niblett.

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BY JONATHAN BOX With seven Mininera and District league teams playing their final game of the season last week, the top-five are pre paring for the business end of the season. After a stellar, undefeated season, the Ararat Eagles have earned themselves a week off, having finished on top of the ladder.This will give players a chance to recoup and prepare for their finals campaign. Finishing second and third on the ladder, Tatyoon and Lismore-Derrinallum meet at Woorndoo in Saturday’s quali fying final. The teams only met one other time in the regular season, with Tatyoon coming away with a 19-point win. The Hawks came out firing, booting 6.6 in the first quarter to more than double the Demons’ score. Although Lismore-Derrinal lum managed to stick with Taty and even outscore them in the next two quarters, they could not reel them back in after the goodBothstart.teams have made regular appearances in finals in recent years and show that when it comes to finals, they can get the jobAlldone.eyes will be on gun play ers such as Tatyoon’s Antho ny Rosato, Sean McDougall, William Henderson and Kieran Collins and Lismore-Derrinal lum’s Beau Ketchen, Lachlan Isbister, Charlie Brett and Mi chael Lockyer, who is fresh off kicking his 100th goal for the season.Inthis weekend’s other game, the elimination final on Sunday at Lismore, fourthplaced Woorndoo-Mortlake will do battle with isethesameawayWoorndoo-MortlakemetGlenthompson-Dunkeld.fifth-placedTheteamshavealsoonlytheoncethisseason,withcomingwitha30-pointwin.Althoughbothteamshadtheamountofscoringshots,Tigerswereabletocapitalontheirtimeinfrontofgoal.

Since their meeting, however, both teams have been on-song, with the Tigers winning four of their past six games; while the Rams have managed five wins from six games. Tyler Staude, Andrew and Matt Lowe and Chris McLeod will play a pivotal role for the Rams, while the Tigers will look to Sam Gervasoni, William Paulin, Keilan Webster-Bam ford and Jordan Buckley. In other games, Satur day’s qualifying final will see Lismore-Derrinallum and Glenthompson-Dunkeld play off in the reserves, while in under-16.5s, Caramut plays Tatyoon.InSunday’s elimination final, Ararat Eagles take on SMW Rovers in the reserves, while in the under-16.5s it will be Moyston-Willaura and Hawkes dale-Macarthur who do battle in the do-or-die contest. Both Tatyoon’s reserves team and Penshurst’s under 16.5 team have earned the week off, both finishing on top of the lad der in their respective grades.

VALUED SERVICE: Horsham Table Tennis Club life members, from left, Bev Pekin, John Rogers, Peter Hermans, Kerry Hepburn and Leon Forrest.

Father, son win at Stawell A father and son have won St awell Amateur Athletic Club’s Sportspower Championship races in a wet and challenging event.Henry Ellis claimed his maiden victory in the sub-juniors ahead of Claire Christian and Alfie Freeland.Shaun Ellis ran the 10-kilo metre track in 50.25 to win the seniors ahead of Drew Christian and Col Barnett. “I was happy and surprised to have won. A small field helped,” Shaun said. “I have backed off my running the last month due to a few minor injuries. I saw Sue Tyrell, who does Emmett therapy, and I felt much better after the treatment.” Shaun has enjoyed success with the Stawell club this season and is hopeful to get to the remaining four“Theraces.course was good with a few hills to challenge me,” he said.“I’m just looking to stay injury free and keep myself fit. “A big thanks to Robyn and Shane Young for sponsoring this week’s event.”

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BY ABBY WALTER Dimboola A Grade netball ers have one more chance to shake-up the top five ahead of the final Wimmera Football Netball League home-and-away round. Sitting in sixth position, the Roos will have to defeat Warrack Eagles to jump to fourth position, meaning Ararat will miss out on finals by less than one percent.Inround nine, the Eagles defeated Dimboola by 23 goals, however half a season on and both teams have contin ued to improve – it could be anyone’s game.Dimboola defenders Holly Ross and Olivia Jorgensen will have to be in top form against Eagles’ goalies Molly Stewart and Nicola Clyne. In round 17, Minyip-Murtoa secured a finals berth with a five-goal win against Stawell. It was a close contest from the start, with only a two-goal margin at half time. The Warriors turned it around in the third quarter to have a small lead at three-quarter time, but could not main tain the momentum, with the Burras taking the win. Lucy Brand shot 27 goals for the Bur ras and Faith McKenzie was crucial in defence for Minyip-Murtoa. Tessa O’Callaghan and Madi Taylor worked hard for the Warriors, however, the loss has taken Stawell out of finals contention for 2022. Horsham has con tinued in its undefeated form to win against Ararat, and will head straight to the second semi-final, regardless of round 18 results. The Demons secured an early lead and were 18 goals in front by half time. The Rats came out firing in the third quarter to reduce the margin by half, but the speed of Horsham in the final quarter had the final margin at 13 goals. In the midcourt, Georgia Hiscock was key for Horsham, while the versatile Grace Manserra worked hard in wing defence and the goal ring. Racquel Scott and Tayla Borrelli were best players for Ararat. Horsham Saints defeated Warrack Ea gles by 20 goals, playing a consistent four quarters to take the win. The Saints have not faltered despite a changing team list due to recent in juries and have continued to show their strength.Larnie Hobbs was instrumental in defence for the Saints, while Ashlee Grace was strong through the midcourt. Eilish Flagg played well in defence for the Eagles and Emma Koschitzke was up to the challenge in the midcourt. Horsham Saints and Southern Mallee Giants will come up against each other two weeks in a row – first in round 18 and then in the qualifying final the fol lowingHorshamweek.Saints defeated the Giants by 10 goals when they last met, how ever at the end of the season anything isHorshampossible. will face Stawell in the final home-and-away round, and as 2022 minor premiers, will finish the season undefeated. This week: Dimboola v Warrack Eagles, Horsham v Stawell, Horsham Saints v Southern Mallee Giants. MinyipMurtoa v Nhill, no game. Ararat, bye. Last week: Horsham 58 d Ararat 45, Horsham Saints 48 d Warrack Eagles 28, Minyip-Murtoa 49 d Stawell 44. Ladder: Horsham 50 points, 159.45 percent; Horsham Saints 36, 102.89; Southern Mallee Giants 30, 106.68; Minyip-Murtoa 24, 95.58; Ararat 24, 94.78; Dimboola 22, 88.95; Stawell 18, 90.46; Warrack Eagles 8, 77.91.

Page 67Wednesday, August 17, 2022 www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au THURSDAYEVERYNIGHTWest Side Horsham Just Only$22 $18 1C Bennett Road, Horsham | 5382 1416 www.westsidehorsham.com.au | D facebook.com/westsidehorsham Choose from Traditional, Meat Lovers, Carbonara, Spuddy or Avocado Parma Night Burger & A Pot Why not experience our trackside views? SportBrought to you by Our friendly reception team Available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm 5382 1351 Darlot Street StreetHamiltonMadden St HorshamBearings Aldi AutoglassHorshamSupermarket locationNew 60B Darlot St, Horsham (Next to Horsham Bearings) 0427 977 336 Have you been putting off small repairs to your fleet or personal vehicles? Contact Horsham Autoglass today to organise prompt repair or replacement. Three teams fighting for final spot BY ABBY WALTER Three teams are fighting for their position in senior foot ball finals in Wimmera Football Netball League round 18. Dimboola, Horsham and Southern Mallee Giants need to get a win on the board this week for a position in the top five. If all three have a win, their chance at finals will come down toDimboolapercentage.will face Warrack Eagles, who are coming off a strong win against the Saints in round 17. When they last met, the Roos defeat ed the Eagles by 41 points and will be confident they can perform again. Horsham will have a challenge, tak ing on third-placed Stawell, however, after a strong performance on Satur day are tough contenders. The young Horsham side has been building throughout the year and will fight hard for the win. Southern Mallee Giants are set to hit the oval with a very different team than when they previously faced the Horsham Saints. The Giants will have to continue with their recent form to have a win. Minyip-Murtoa will remain in sec ond position and is likely to have another win when it faces Nhill in the final home-and-away round. In round 17, Ararat was overpow ered by Horsham in its third loss of the season. The Demons were in front ear ly and some inaccurate goal kicking by the Rats saw the visitors continue to build on the margin. Despite Ararat having a stronger second half, the Demons were able to maintain the lead to win. Rhona Conboy, with four goals, and Cullen Williams were instrumental in the win for the Demons. Ararat’s Jordan Cox also kicked four goals and Cody Lindsay played well. Warrack Eagles outplayed Horsham Saints to win by 44 points despite a slow second quarter. With only one point at quarter time to the Saints it looked to be over early, however, in the second half they kept the home team to one goal and were rapidly reducing the margin. However, the Saints could not main tain the energy and the Eagles stormed home to take the win. Ryan McKenzie kicked seven of Warrack Eagles’ 14 goals and Jake O’Donnell was key for the winning team.Will Brennan and Angus Martin were best players for the Saints. Feeling a taste of finals football, Minyip-Murtoa narrowly defeated St awell.TheWarriors had the jump on Miny ip-Murtoa early, leading at half time. In true Burras fashion, the side came out firing in the second half to win by one point. Mitch Johns and Jake Ballagh were crucial to the Burras’ comeback in the second half. Thomas Eckel and Jarrod Stafford were consistent all game and worked hard to try and slow Minyip-Murtoa down.Southern Mallee Giants overpow ered Nhill and kept the Tigers to eight points, while a particularly high-scor ing first half set them up for a big win. Riley Cook and Coleman Schache were strong across the oval for the Giants.Jarryd Dahlenburg and Liam Al brecht were best players for the Ti gers. This week: Dimboola v Warrack Eagles, Horsham v Stawell, Horsh am Saints v Southern Mallee Giants, Minyip-Murtoa v Nhill at Murtoa. Ararat, bye. Last week: Horsham 13.8 (86) d Ar arat 10.11 (71), Warrack Eagles 14.11 (95) d Horsham Saints 7.9 (51), Miny ip-Murtoa 9.10 (64) d Stawell 9.9 (63), Southern Mallee Giants 17.11 (113) d Nhill 1.2 (8). Ladder: Ararat 52 points, 191.79 percent; Minyip-Murtoa 48, 135.26; Stawell 40, 137.09; Horsham 28, 135.17; Dimboola 28, 118.46; South ern Mallee Giants 28, 101.54; Horsh am Saints 16, 70.31; Warrack Eagles 16, 62.01; Nhill 4, 44.14.

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BY MICHAEL SCALZO Rupanyup left it until the last round to record its first A Grade win of the season in Hor sham District league – a two-goal win against Swifts at North Park, Stawell, at the weekend. The Panthers, having collected points throughout the year because of a fixturing against an A Grade-ab sent Taylors Lake, found something special within themselves to end the season on a high. Level with the Swifts at quarter time, in front by four and then by five goals at half and three-quarter times, the Panthers held onto their lead during the last quarter. It was the Panthers’ best chance of the season to sing the song and they must have known it; especially given they were within two goals at three-quarter time during their last encounter with the Swifts in round four, before letting the margin blow out during the final term. There is nothing like heading into the spring and summer breaks with a win after a tough year of netball. However, the feeling would not have been so sweet for Harrow-Balmoral, who let go of a finals spot with a loss against Kaniva-Leeor United at Kaniva.Itwas a simple equation for the Southern Roos and Cougars – win and play finals, or loss and miss out. A win would have even given the Southern Roos, who started the round in sixth, the opportunity to jump to fifth spot, but the Cougars seized the moment and jumped them convincingly in the firstThehalf.margin was never clawed back, and the Cougars kept the Southern Roos at arm’s reach all afternoon to win by nine goals, earning them sixth spot and a 2022 season extension. It would be amiss to not mention Harrow-Balmoral had several signif icant outs at the weekend, but that would not have bothered the Cougars who claimed the four points. The loss and its implications would hurt Southern Roos players, who were third when the 2021 season was can celled.It’sa big drop-off for 12 months of netball and the campaign at Har row-Balmoral to be safely back inside the top six by the mid-way point of 2023, followers might expect, would start early this pre-season.

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The Cougars join this season’s other elimination-final contestants in pre paring for this weekend’s games, with the Cougars to face Edenhope-Apsley at Edenhope on Saturday and Norad juha-Quantong to play Jeparit-Rain bow at Natimuk on Sunday. Kalkee and Laharum have a week off before they play each other in week two of the finals. This week: Edenhope-Apsley v Kani va-Leeor United at Edenhope, 3pm on Saturday; Noradjuha-Quantong v Jeparit-Rainbow at Natimuk, 3pm on Sunday. Last week: Rupanyup 42 d Swifts 40, Noradjuha-Quantong 62 d Pimpinio 35, Edenhope-Apsley 65 d Natimuk United 29, Kaniva-Leeor United 44 d Harrow-Balmoral 35, Laharum 58 d Jeparit-Rainbow 39, Kalkee – no game. Ladder: Kalkee 56 points, 154.18 percent; Laharum 52, 175.65; Eden hope-Apsley 52, 145.63; Noradju ha-Quantong 52, 138.20; Jeparit-Rain bow 40, 121.87; Kaniva-Leeor United 40, 114.48; Harrow-Balmoral 36, 129.46; Natimuk United 20, 71.21; Pimpinio 20, 66.97; Swifts 8, 73.44; Rupanyup 8, 40.11.

COUNTRY SERIES: Kart racers were able to test out the Wimmera’s new karting-track upgrades in race conditions at the weekend as state-wide competition returned to the region. Wimmera Kart Club hosted round four of the Karting Victoria Victorian Country Series at its Dooen track, a year after the club’s annual round of the series in 2021 was cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions. Racers and spectators travelled from across regional and metropolitan Victoria to the region for round four of a six round multi-category series at the new 635-metre track that was launched earlier this month. Ash Mitchell, pictured above, leads the pack. For more pictures, visit theweeklyadvertiser.com.au Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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It was the last chance for Hor sham District Football Netball League footballers to shuffle their side up the ladder or prepare for finals at the weekend. And while there was not much shuf fling to be had once all sirens had blown on Saturday afternoon, Eden hope-Apsley, through some fortune and good play, did move itself a posi tion higher on the ladder. It was just how the draw had played out for Edenhope-Apsley, which had a comfortable run home, and now books itself an elimination final against Jeparit-Rainbow rather than Harrow-Balmoral.Thatshouldmake the Saints lead ership happy because the chances of passing through the elimination rounds just became a little more pos sible.The Saints defeated Natimuk United to slide up from sixth to fifth, while the Swifts, the more unfortunate of the two sides, lost to minor premier Rupa nyup by 78 points, and were bumped from fifth down to sixth. Those two games finalised this weekend’s elimination finals. Edenhope-Apsley will meet Jeparit-Rainbow, while Swifts will play Harrow-Balmoral. It was a more sedate round of foot ball across the round-16 draw at the weekend, where top-end sides met lower-ranked rivals on a wet day to finish off the home-and-away season. The weather did not prevent some large scores from being posted, how ever, with Rupanyup, Kalkee, Norad juha-Quantong, Harrow-Balmoral and Jeparit-Rainbow all topping the tonne. Kalkee had it all its own way against Taylors Lake, with an impressive 16-scoring shots to one in the first quarter – the Lakers’ first-quarter goal the only scoring shot they registered for the Noradjuha-Quantongday. was just as ef fective during a second-quarter scor ing frenzy against Pimpinio, where the Bombers kicked 10 goals to nothing before a third and fourth quarter slow down.Harrow-Balmoral played no burst football like the Bombers and kicked true and consistently all day to register a mammoth 190-point scoreline – a huge total on a rainy day on Kaniva’s wideJeparit-Rainbowground. was too clean for Laharum at Rainbow and ended the Demons’ season with a 94-point loss. It leaves the equation simple for the six sides that have qualified for the league’s first finals series since the 2019Rupanyupseason.and Kalkee have a week end off, while Harrow-Balmoral, Jeparit-Rainbow, Edenhope-Apsley and Swifts have one game to prove why they deserve to progress to week two.Every loss this weekend results in elimination for the defeated and for every team playing this weekend, it will take three wins to reach the grand final – and of course a fourth to win the flag. It will be a mighty task. This week: Harrow-Balmoral v Swifts at Edenhope on Saturday, Jeparit-Rainbow v Edenhope-Apsley at Natimuk on Sunday. Last week: Edenhope-Apsley 14.14 (98) d Natimuk United 8.11 (59), Rupa nyup 16.19 (115) d Swifts 5.7 (37), Kalkee 23.20 (158) d Taylors Lake 1.0 (6), Noradjuha-Quantong 19.16 (130) d Pimpinio 5.5 (35), Harrow-Balmoral 29.16 (190) d Kaniva-Leeor United 4.3 (27), Jeparit-Rainbow 16.8 (104) d Laharum 1.4 (10). Ladder: Rupanyup 60 points, 235.11 percent; Kalkee 56, 226.36; Harrow-Balmoral 56, 213.37; Jeparit-Rainbow 48, 207.28; Eden hope-Apsley 38, 176.21; Swifts 38, 145.67; Noradjuha-Quantong 32, 127.96; Natimuk United 12, 57.94; Pimpinio 12, 48.07; Laharum 12, 46.40; Kaniva-Leeor United 12, 38.01; Taylors Lake 8, 31.93.

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ENDURANCE TESTED: Motorcycle riders who sought a long-distance challenge tested their abilities on sand, grass and dirt at Mockinya, near Horsham, at the weekend. Horsham Motorcycle Club hosted its annual Black Range Enduro event for cross-country racers in several junior, senior and ironman categories during a wet weekend in the Grampians. Beau Taylor, above left, won the event’s ironman category – the day’s toughest category where racers. Racers, unlike senior-category riders who complete laps of the 13-kilometre track as a tag-teaming pair, tackled the track solo for four hours. Taylor is pictured with Taylor Stanton. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Lutheran College volleyball coach Matt McLoughlin said he was excited for the juniors within his program. “The clinics are open to all ju niors aged between 14 and 18 and Volleyball Horsham has more than 100 members currently playing who could attend the clinics,” he said. “I know I’ll be encouraging stu dents from my program to get in volved because this is a great op portunity.”Cowansaid he was in negotiations with Adelaide Storm to see if they wanted to travel to Horsham for a series of practice matches across the weekend, which would value-add to the clinic participants. “If we can pull it off, it would be the icing on the cake, but even if we don’t, the weekend will be a great experience for all participants anyway,” he said. The clinics are at St Brigid’s Col lege stadium in Horsham and reg istrations will be via a link on the association’s website and social media platforms. Cost is $25 for existing Volley ball Horsham members and $40 for non-members. Registration closes on Wednesday, August 31.

BY DAVID BERRY Volleyballers from across the Wimmera will receive an opportunity of a lifetime when Victoria’s national league men’s squad, the Victorian Vipers, visit Horsham for a series of clinics aimed at juniors. The Vipers are preparing for the upcoming national league season — which includes community visits across Victoria. The men finished with the bronze medal when they last played in 2019, while the women are the reigning national league champions. The pandemic has caused the na tional league season to be cancelled for the past two years. Head coach Josh Cowan said it was important to get the Vipers’ name out into the volleyball com munity across the state. “Our girls are heading to South Gippsland for their clinic and I’m keen to get the men to the two biggest associations in country Vic toria, in Horsham and Bendigo,” Cowan“Havingsaid.not played for the past two years, we want to ensure as many kids as possible get to know the Vipers name and these clinics will enable the kids to get up close and personal with the players. “Volleyball Horsham has a proven track record with developing their junior players and are always sup portive of opportunities for kids, so we thought, let’s get the Vipers to Horsham.”Theplan is to have three sessions during the weekend of September 3 and 4, with the first session starting at noon on the Saturday and running through to 2pm, followed by the second session from 3pm to 5pm. The third session is on Sunday between 10am and noon. “We’ll take the players through everything they need to know throughout the sessions and by hav ing the three of them, we know that those who can’t make it due to local football and netball finals, can al ways find a session that suits them,” CowanVolleyballsaid. Horsham Academy coach Kimberley Crabtree said she was excited for the academy ath letes to receive such an opportunity. “We set aside funding from their levy for a camp and clinic and now this one has been offered. I can’t wait for our athletes to experi ence such an exciting opportunity,” Crabtree said. “They have done a great job so far throughout our program and improved enormously in that time. “Now to receive coaching from some of the best players in the state will be great for their devel opment.”HolyTrinity

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Mr Hair takes on the role from Josh Mahoney who was vice-president and president in the past twoTheyears.association is looking to appoint a vice-president in the coming weeks. Mr Hair said he was looking forward to the many new things the association would intro duce during the season. “We’re doing the work to get an open-age women’s league off the ground and more people on board, which will be terrific,” he said. “We’re also looking at a few changes in the men’s competition, including bringing back twoday“Thecricket.association is also looking to welcome back a club that hasn’t had a team for several years, so Natimuk at this stage will be fielding a “That’sside. great for cricket, for association and for the Natimuk community.”

BEST-AND-FAIREST: Pimpinio’s Tahlia Thompson has topped the Horsham District league 17-and-under vote count for a second year in a row. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Hair to lead Horsham cricket

Mr Hair said the season fixture was yet to be released but the start date would likely be mid-October.

The system averages the number of votes received by a player with the total number of games their team was eligible to play during the season.Weidemann’s ratio was 2.83 and Frew’s, 2.18. Thompson’s ratio was 2.19 and Brilliant’s was 1.8.The vote count was conducted online on Mon day and by the end of the night, Rupanyup play ers had come away with three best-and-fairest wins.In15-and-under netball, Rupanyup’s Adelle Weidemann won best-and-fairest and in under14 football Riley Downer won best-and-fairest. Weidemann polled 37 votes to come away with the win. Joint runners-up were Ada Binney of Pimpinio and Nekeisha Bastin of Jeparit-Rain bow, with 25 votes. Downer won with 38 votes, followed closely by Harrow-Balmoral’s Archer Cameron on 35 votes. Isla Hiscock, of Noradjuha-Quantong, won 13-and-under netball best-and-fairest with 37 votes and a ratio of 2.31. Runner-up best-and-fairest was Natimuk Unit ed’s Emma Uebergang with 35 votes and a 2.19 ratio.

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For the second year in a row, Rupanyup’s Connor Weidemann and Pimpinio’s Thalia Thompson are top of the board in the Horsham District Football Netball League junior vote counts. With 34 votes, Weidemann won under-17 foot ball best-and-fairest and with 24 votes, Pimpin io’s Fredrick Frew was runner-up. The pair was joint under-17 best-and-fairest winners in 2021. Rupanyup under-17 footballers played 12 games in the 2022 season and Weidemann polled best on ground in 11 rounds. Thompson polled 35 votes to win 17-and-under netball best-and-fairest, followed by Kalkee’s Olivia Brilliant on 27 votes. In 2021, Thompson was 17-and-under best-and-fairest and Brilliant wasWithrunner-up.ninebest-on-court efforts and four rounds of two votes, Thompson only missed three rounds where she did not receive any votes. Due to forfeits and several clubs not fielding all junior sides in 2022, a ratio system was applied to the vote calculations in under-17 football, 17-and-under netball, and 13-and-under netball.

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