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LOTS OF WALLYS: From left, Jessica Whitworth, Ranee Allen and Sophie Martin make the most of an opportunity to dress up during Horsham College swimming sports at Horsham’s War Memorial Swimming Pool. The trio chose to dress up as ‘Wally’ from English illustrator Martin Handford’s iconic Where’s Wally? puzzlebook series. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Aradale in spotlight A

BY DEAN LAWSON

rarat community leaders exploring socio-economic opportunities in the city want to know by the end of this year what the State Government intends to do with historic Aradale.

Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Tim Harrison said there was a pressing need to come up with a resolution for the ‘village’ precinct, most of it sitting dormant for several years. Dr Harrison said the Ararat council had been in discussion with government, Regional Development Victoria and Department of Environment,

Land, Water and Planning representatives and all were committed to finding a resolution. “But we need some indication sooner rather than later about what can be planned for the site,” he said. “The Ararat council hopes to have some sort of resolution regarding this by the end of 2020 so we can push ahead with planning.” Aradale, on the eastern outskirts of Ararat and originally self-contained Ararat Lunatic Asylum, features more than 60 buildings, some of them iconic parts of Ararat district landscape. It closed in the 1990s after opening in 1865.

The State Government owns the village and in 2017, estimates to bring some of the grand but deteriorating buildings up to standard for public use ranged between $50-million and $60-million. Dr Harrison said it was imperative that whatever decision the government ultimately made regarding Aradale acknowledged plans to boost socio-economic opportunities for Ararat district community. “We’re looking at the best ways the site might be used to benefit the municipality and its people and really, it is an opportunity waiting to happen,” he said.

“The council has long identified not only the historic and cultural significance of the site but also the precinct, which represents a key development area for Ararat. “While the status quo continues and nothing happens with the site, we’re caught in a perpetual holding position where we can’t move. “It is a considerable area of land with significant buildings and we can’t wait forever for a decision on what will happen. Ararat is a modern and evolving regional city and we need direction.” Melbourne Polytechnic has leased part of Aradale. A building has also

provided a site for Ararat U3A gatherings and the former hospital has been subject to various types of tours. The Ararat council is leading an Ararat in Transition planning study based on a need to consider what the city and district can do to capitalise on and cope with evolving circumstances. The plan is based on a need for further residential, commercial and industrial development to promote population growth in Ararat for the next 10 years. The project is exploring ways of creating greater housing diversity and affordability and aims to unlock sites for commercial and business investment.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 19 February 2020

Help record Corella sightings

Photo Jennifer Goldsworthy Corellas are an iconic part of the Wimmera landscape appreciated by many members of the community. However, as well as damaging crops, Corellas in Horsham cause damage to trees, buildings, recreational reserves and other assets. Estimated damage of $33,000 per year to Council infrastructure is attributable to Corellas. In addition, Corella flocks damage private gardens and community infrastructure. Historically, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) have played a role in the management and control of Corellas. However, the

State Government’s role has shifted to provision of information and advice, and not direct service delivery or direct ongoing control of problem wildlife. Responsibility for management of Corellas has been delegated to local government to facilitate. Council has developed a Draft Corella Management Plan to inform future actions around Corella management. The Draft Corella Management Plan is now out for community consultation. In preparation of the Draft Plan it became evident that there are gaps in documented information relating to Corella damage and specific behaviours of the Corellas that reside in Horsham and surrounds.

Community Development Grant applications now open Council’s annual Community Development Grants Program is open for applications from 31 January 2020 and will close 28 February 2020.

The community can assist by providing information about Corella activity via the Community Map. Council’s website contains a link to the map where you can record information about Corella sightings. Clicking on the map records the location of the sighting. A form then allows you to enter information about how many birds were present, what the birds were doing and what damage they were doing if any. You can also upload photos of Corella activity. Further instructions are on our website: http://bit.ly/ISeeCorellas2020 Manager of Regulatory Services, Lauren Coman is encouraging people

For more information contact Kathy Newton, Community Grants Coordinator, on 5382 9712 or kathy.newton@hrcc.vic.gov.au.

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Council reminds ratepayers who pay their rates by instalment, that the third payment is due Monday 2 March. Anyone experiencing financial difficulties or having trouble making rates payments should contact Council as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances and make alternative arrangements

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All enquiries regarding the Draft Plan and using the on-line community mapping tool can be directed to Ms Coman on 53829728 or email lauren.coman@hrcc. vic.gov.au

DOGS IN BOTANIC GARDENS

Horsham Rural City Council and other councils have a large auction of various items on Graysonline starting Wednesday 13 February at 4.00pm closing Wednesday 19 February 2020 at 4.30pm http://bit.ly/AuctionFeb2020

HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Dogs be allowed in the Botanic Gardens? Currently, Horsham Botanic Gardens is a “No Dogs Permitted” area. This decision does not apply to seeing-eye and other assistance dogs. Council would like to hear what you think.

Each year, funding of about $300,000 is granted to not-for-profit organisations, groups and associations. In 2019/2020, community grants and donations totalled $373,940.

Guidelines and application forms are available online at hrcc.vic.gov.au and paper copies are also available from Council reception.

“The ability to benchmark damage caused by Corellas is a key to effective future management. Damage will be the measure as to whether management techniques are effective. We will refine our Plan through the Corella season, between November and February/March, depending on seasonal conditions,” Ms Coman said.

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The program helps groups in the municipality to improve facilities and work together for more engaged and healthy communities.

The maximum allocation per organisation is $10,000 although most successful applications range between $500 and $5000. Projects must be undertaken between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.

to help Council map our Corella flocks.

You can participate in any one of the following three ways:

MEALS ON WHEELS HRCC thanks the following December volunteers: Red Cross, Mr Ron Eldridge, Community Options, GWMWater, Masonic Lodge, Mr & Mrs Jeff Pay, Mr & Mrs Mel Faux, Jenny Coustly, Maree Becker, Georgie Smith, Denise Milich, Mrs Maree Thompson, Mr Mitch King, Mr & Mrs Vince Antonucci, Mrs Ally Brennan, Mr & Mrs Robert Ferguson, Mr & Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Kate Spasic, Horsham Special School, Joylene Turgoose, Mr Philip Sabien and Mr Ian Clough

an online survey face-to-face interview of Gardens users undertaken over four random days in February face-to-face interview of dog owners at ‘off leash dog areas’ in Horsham over four random days in February. The same number of surveys will be undertaken at both the dog parks and the Botanic Gardens. Hard copies of the survey are available at the customer service desk in the Civic Centre. The survey is on our website: http://bit.ly/DogSurvey2020

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Big crowd likely for brigade titles H

orsham district’s population will swell by up to 2000 this weekend as fire-brigade competitors, supporters and officials gather for major competition.

Representatives from provincial, regional and rural brigades across Victoria will be in Horsham to test their skills at Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria State Junior Championships. Horsham Fire Brigade is hosting the Saturday-Sunday competition at Horsham’s B. J. Reither Track in Park Drive for the third time and members are looking forward to presenting the future of Victorian fire-fighting.

The event involves under-17 and under-14 brigade representatives competing in wet and dry disciplines with hoses, hydrants and other equipment needed on a fire ground. Event vice-president and Horsham brigade fire-fighter David Hornsby said events would feature competitors involved in intense competition. “There are 61 teams listed as competing, which means there will be up to about 1000 competitors,” he said. “Together with families, supporters, coaches and team managers, and then judges and officials, there are a lot of people coming into the region for

the weekend. Many are staying in Horsham, but they are also staying in outlying areas. “From a socio-economic point of view it is a major bonus for Horsham. “The last time it was in Horsham, in 2015, there were many people in town for the event and we are expecting something similar this weekend.”

For the future

Mr Hornsby said all equipment used in competition was the same as used in a fire-fighting situation. “It’s about teaching children to work as a team, while at the same time develop comradeship, have fun and

learn about life in general,” he said. “Having competitions is a good, fun way to teach the skills that might be critically important in the future. “The fires we have seen across Australia this summer and effort needed to fight these fires has shown the importance of teamwork on a fire ground. “Many of the firefighters involved in fighting fires would have come through as junior brigade members in these types of competitions. “The summer fires have shown the significance of maintaining and promoting these types of sporting events and competitions.

Natimuk group keen to have say

PARTY IN THE BACK: 10-year-old Horsham student Jonty Blair is preparing to sport his mullet at an annual Mulletfest in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, on February 29. He is pictured with his dad, Darryl Blair. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

A Natimuk community group will meet within the next fortnight to discuss ways it can have a say on the future of Mt Arapiles. Attendees at a meeting last week formed a committee with members representing a broad cross section of people from the town. A primary goal of last week’s meeting was to ensure the people of Natimuk, heavily reliant on the mount for socio-economic health, had a place at the discussion table involving any public-accessibility changes. Mt Arapiles has long been a magnet for international rock-climbers but recognition of historic cultural sites has raised speculation about the future of rock-climbing at the site. Natimuk’s cultural connection with rock-climbing is so profound that an Arapiles Climbing Museum opened in the town late last year.

Jonty’s long road to annual ‘Mulletfest’ Love it or hate it, there is something distinctively Australian about the mullet. Short on top and long out back, the hairstyle – generally sported by males – is a frequent head-turner. Horsham’s Jonty Blair, who has been growing about a 30-centimetre version of his own for the past two years, is fully aware of the type of attention a well-grown mullet can receive. Come February 29, however, and he might be struggling to stand out from the crowd. The 10-year-old is preparing to meet up with hundreds of mullet

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growers and lovers from across the country at an annual Mulletfest in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. The competition event, established in 2018, features a range of categories from junior mullets to ‘grubby’, ‘extreme’ and ‘vintage’, all in a celebration of the unique hairstyle, while simultaneously raising money for charity. Jonty will be entering the eight to 13-year-old junior category. His father, Darryl Blair, said this would be the first time Jonty joined Mulletfest, after hearing about it on the Today Show television program. He said Jonty planned to cut his mullet last year to raise money for

“The weekend’s event will also be a great chance to catch up again for competitions, which started across the state back in November.” Horsham, Ararat, Stawell and Warracknabeal representatives will fly the flag for the Wimmera during competition, which starts with an opening ceremony on Saturday at 9am. Competition will continue throughout the afternoon until 4pm and then resume the following day at 8.30am. The junior championships will also act as a lead-in to Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria State Championships at Mooroopna on March 28.

brain cancer, but after he heard about the event, decided to grow it out a bit more, attend Mulletfest, and lob it off some time later this year. “We saw it on the Today Show a couple of times and we thought it would be a bit of fun to enter,” he said. “He’ll cut it when we come back and raise some money. We’ve not decided on a charity yet, but we might work out something with the school.” Despite the time dedicated to growing out his mullet, Jonty said he would be glad to eventually chop it off. “It gets a bit itchy,” he admitted.

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Mr Blair said there were still a few finishing touches for Jonty’s mullet and outfit before the family headed off to the event. “We need to give it a final trim,” he said. “We don’t know about a mohawk yet – Jonty hasn’t decided on that. But he’s going to wear a high-vis shirt, and his board shorts and thongs. “We were going to go with the blue singlet, but we thought that everyone would have that, so we thought we’d try something a bit different. It should be a good bit of fun.” – Lotte Reiter

Police probe into roadside incident Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident that led to the death of a 24-year-old Warracknabeal man in Horsham. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are keen to speak to anyone who might have been driving through Horsham or on Dooen Road between 4am and 6am Sunday morning. Emergency services rushed the man, discovered with serious injuries on the side of Dooen Road about 5.50am, to hospital. He later died while in hospital. Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au.

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HORSHAM COLLEGE: INVESTING IN HORSHAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FUTURE

Congratulations to our 2019 graduates who have received offers for further study, employment, traineeships and apprenticeships in a wide range of areas.

68% of students who applied for further study received an offer for their first preference. Over 85% of students received an offer for one of their top three preferences. Many of our high achieving students received offers for scholarships. Our VCE students who received ATARs of 80+ were made the following offers through VTAC: Mya Jones Bailey Smith Layla Atherton Alisha Matheson Meg Carter Joshua Freeman Logan Briggs Romi Miller Lily Wynne Eden Heard Oscar Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Ryan Queale

Arts Engineering (Honours) Psychological Science Engineering (Hons)/Science Professional Communication Commerce/Law Science PE and Outdoor Education Health Sciences Medical Imaging Performing Arts Forensic Science/Criminology

The University of Melbourne Swinburne University Deakin University Monash University RMIT Deakin University The University of Melbourne Federation University Deakin University Deakin University Federation University Deakin University

Note, many students may also have received additional later round offers or offers from interstate, so these courses may not represent their final destinations.

In addition, the remainder of our students received offers for the following course areas: Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide Psychological Science, Deakin University Civil Engineering, Deakin University Chemical Engineering, RMIT Live Production/Technical Services, RMIT Engineering (Mechatronics), Deakin University Nutrition/Dietetics, Swinburne University Primary Education, LaTrobe University Business (Marketing), Federation University Enviro/Conservation Science, Federation University Environmental Engineering, Deakin University Arts/Science, Deakin University Biomedicine, LaTrobe University Mechanical Engineering, Deakin University Occupational Therapy, Deakin University

Nursing, ACU Nursing, LaTrobe Health Science/Science, Swinburne University Secondary Education, LaTrobe University Paramedicine, Victoria University Biomedicine, Deakin University Arts, University of Adelaide Civil Engineering, Deakin University Criminology/Psychology, Deakin University Health Sciences, Deakin University Accounting, Victoria University Veterinary and Wildlife Science, Federation University Health Sciences, LaTrobe University Agribusiness, LaTrobe University Exercise Science- Clinical Practice, LaTrobe University

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Trailblazer Murphy signs off S

BY DEAN LAWSON

enior officer Angela Murphy will part company with Horsham Rural City Council strongly believing the municipality is well placed to continue to grow and prosper.

Ms Murphy, who will finish her stint with the council in late April, said the municipality’s potential development was broad – covering the arts and culture, an emerging mining sector, agricultural value-adding, renewable energy and food and accommodation. “In Horsham we are competing for new residents and employees and need to make sure we are a modern, contemporary city and there are many opportunities to do this,” she said. “What this means is that everyone, from the mayor to the average person walking in the street, should try to be engaged in the aspects of life that make this city and district attractive for people to not only visit, but in which to live. “It’s really up to everyone to be a contributor in allowing Horsham to reach its potential.” Ms Murphy, the council’s development services director, resigned from her position after 35 years working in local government. She will finish her role as the Horsham council’s development services director to spend more time with her husband Alister Castle and daughter Sarah, and pursue other interests. “I’ve decided I need a break and need to get some time back for me and my family. It’s been a big decision but I’ve come to the conclusion it’s time to do something different,” she said.

Ms Murphy represents an example of an ideal many councils across the region work to promote as part of development plans. She grew up in the Wimmera, at Angip in Warracknabeal district, and left to gain qualifications and experience before returning to the region. “Everyone knows Horsham and the Wimmera generally are great places to bring up a family,” she said. After leaving school she studied for her undergraduate degree in business at Ballarat College of Advanced Education, now Federation University, and then took up roles with Corio, City of Stawell and was the first chief executive of Hindmarsh council. She then worked with Central Goldfields council in Maryborough before joining Horsham Rural City Council in 2001. Ms Murphy was a trailblazer as the first female senior officer on a Horsham council and was also the first woman in other major municipal roles. “I feel proud in being able to say that, and if I can provide any motivation for other women to pursue careers in local government then I’m happy with that too,” she said. “I am proud to have been able to bring a different perspective to the table. We should all continue to encourage and support women to take leadership roles.” Ms Murphy was Horsham community services director before taking on the development services role and rates Horsham Town Hall redevelopment as one of her most profound periods in local government. “It showed that it can sometimes take 10 years from planning to getting

Fish deaths

The death of fish involving exotic redfin and native golden and silver perch species at Walkers Lake in Avon Plains is under investigation. Northern Grampians Shire Council, Victorian Fisheries Authority and Environment Protection Authority are investigating the cause of the deaths. The council has reported decomposing weed and blue-green algae present in the lake, which in robbing dissolved oxygen from the water might be the cause of the fish-kill. Walkers Lake has been subject to a significant algal bloom during the last month. The council is arranging a water-quality sample to determine if any additional factors contributed to circumstances and advised lake visitors to avoid direct contact with the lake water while the testing was underway.

Region shines The Grampians has confirmed its place as one of the country’s standout gastronomic and entertainment regions after taking out a variety of accolades as part of Australian Good Food Guide’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards provide people the chance to vote for their favourite attractions across Australia. Grampians National Park, Greenvale Farm in Willaura, and S.E.D.E. Cafe in Ararat were among winners. Dunkeld’s Royal Mail Hotel was a dual winner, receiving accolades for its bistro restaurant as well as its bar and entertainment facilities. Yarriambiack Shire has also put itself on the map after securing a win with Warracknabeal’s Country Roads Motor Inn on the Henty Highway.

NEW CHAPTER: Horsham Rural City Council senior officer Angela Murphy will depart council in late April to spend more time with family. Picture: DEAN LAWSON something operational. My approach is having passion for a project, being patient and persevering. It is about investing time, resources and money to making it happen,” she said. “The social, economic and education outcomes and the way the community has embraced the facility and program involving the town hall have been amazing. “It has transformed Horsham. The reaction of the public to the recent 60 Years of Wimmera Rock and how people responded to the use of the facility was quite galvanising.” Ms Murphy said she considered her role working on developing Horsham

Aquatic Centre and a Horsham North Community Renewal Project that provided the catalyst for a Kalkee Road Children’s Hub, as also significant. Apart from local government, Ms Murphy has also dedicated volunteer time to Wimmera Health Care Group as a board member and chair and was part of the team that oversaw Wimmera Cancer Centre’s development. She said her family had provided her with invaluable support throughout her career. “I wouldn’t have been able to do my job without the support of Alister who has been alongside me all the way through,” she said.

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SCIENCE SAVANTS: Horsham’s St Brigid’s College students, from left, Jake Avery, Levi Werner and Mikayla Sotiriadis prepare for the Wimmera Science and Engineering Challenge at Horsham College’s Ian Maroske Hall on Tuesday. The event, featuring a range of higher-order thinking activities such as building hover-crafts or mechanical hands, will gather year-nine and 10 students from across the Wimmera. Horsham East Rotary Club organises the event, facilitated by Newcastle University. Club member Tom Gallagher said the day focused on inspiring and supporting student interest in science, engineering and maths subjects and careers. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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COMMUNITY Dog waste bag dispensers installed

Social media workshops for small business

Ararat Rural City Council has installed dog waste bag dispensers in six locations around Ararat in an effort to help people do the right thing and clean up after their pet. Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison said the receptacles held small plastic bags that are available free to the public to pick up their dogs’ waste when they are out and about walking their furry friends. Dr Harrison said Ararat Rural City Council’s Local Law specified that dog owners can be fined for not picking up after their dog, with a penalty of $200. “The new waste bag dispensers will help residents who might have forgotten to take a plastic bag with them when they take their dog for a walk,” he said. The dog waste bag receptacles are located: • Along Golf Links Road track opposite Chalambar Golf Club. • In Alexandra Gardens at the Vincent Street entrance. • At Kokoda Park at the McLellan Street entrance. • Gordon Street reserve off McGibbony Street. • Queen/Elizabeth Street Reserve. • Centenary Park.

The Australian Small Business Advisory Service has joined with Ararat Rural City Council to hold two workshops covering digital marketing and social media on Thursday 27 February. The first workshop, Digital Marketing and Social Media 101 from 10am, will give participants insight into how social media can help their small business and help them maintain customer contact. It will also provide the skills, tools and practical advice needed to create and execute an effective marketing strategy. The second workshop, Facebook for Small Business Simplified, is from 2pm and will teach participants how to use Facebook to reach a targeted audience, build brand loyalty, increase web traffic and grow your business. Both workshops will be held at the Ararat RSL. There is a one-off fee of $55 for the workshops, which includes attendance at the next eight workshops over the coming months and a personalised two-hour, one-on-one mentoring session. For more information and to book for either of the two workshops, visit ararat.vic.gov.au/visit/whats-on.

Clean Up Australia Day - Ararat Sunday 1 March, 8am-12pm | Visitor Information Centre, 91 High Street, Ararat Fara at Ararat Live Wednesday 4 March | The Rex Cafe Bar | More: facebook.com/AraratLive

’ Free immunisation sessions for 0-4 year olds Third Wednesday of the month | Maternal Child Health Centre, 51-59 Girdlestone Street, Ararat | 10.30am-1.30pm Ararat Pacing Cup / Harness Racing Club Cup Night Friday 21 February | Russell T. White Raceway, Ararat Willaura Farm to Pub Saturday 22 February | More: farmtopub.org Pomonal Village Market Sunday 23 February, 9am-1pm | Pomonal Hall The Resilience Project community session Monday 24 February | 7pm | Ararat Town Hall More info: CGLLEN - cgllen.org.au or phone 5352 3266

Buangor Primary School and Community Reunion Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March | More information phone 5354 5513 Suicide Prevention Memorial Walk Friday 6 March at 10am | Alexandra Gardens, Ararat | More: araratspag@gmail.com Pitch Festival Friday 6 to Tuesday 10 March | Mafeking Ararat Market Sunday 8 March | 9am-1pm | Alexandra Hall Jailhouse Rock Festival Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March | Various, Ararat Show Us Your Wheels Saturday 14 March | 9am-1pm

Digital marketing, social media workshops for small business Thursday 27 February | More: ararat.vic.gov.au/visit/whats-on

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Car industry: Let’s look ahead...

t is with a tear in the eye that many Australian car enthusiasts will respond to news that the iconic Holden car brand will soon become a thing of the past.

Confirmation that parent company General Motors will end the brand from the end of this year threatens to cut as deeply into the Australian psyche as the pay packet of hundreds of workers set to lose their jobs. Generations have considered the Holden brand a quintessential part of Australian society since the firm started as a saddlery manufacturer 164 years ago. This has continued regardless of American multi-national corporation

EDITORIAL By Dean Lawson

General Motors overseeing the company since the 1930s. But like everything, things change and we wonder where to next if Australia, its states and regions want to play a significant role in a new vehicle-manufacturing era? Are we dead and buried as a production-line manufacturer for cars of the future or does the exit of Holden present a point in time representing

a trigger for Australian industry to explore new opportunities? A need or desire for cars and vehicles has never been greater, but the cars of tomorrow, and in some cases today, are considerably different to what society has produced in the past. And how we make and assemble a car of the future, based on our ready access to all sorts of technology, materials and knowhow, might be dramatically different to the massive-scale international production model. Successful car development has long been about collaborative efforts involving firms specialising in various fields, whether it be for engineering, bodies, chasses and so on. We see this type of arrangement in

the creation of all sorts of end products in many industries. The formula is still there but perhaps open for a fresh modified value-adding way designed to look after Australian business and in turn workforce interests. There are always opportunities when confronted with a relatively blank canvas to come up with something that can work in a modern environment. We have considerable assets and knowhow at our disposal and importantly, from a Wimmera perspective, an exploration into any manufacturing enterprise could heavily involve the regions. This is especially the case consider-

ing that’s where much of our renewable energy needed to fire industry in the future is and will be produced. AME Systems in Ararat, which manufactures electrical wiring harnesses and assemblies and has fulfilled major contracts, some involving military vehicles, has also proved how an Australian-owned regional firm can play a role in product development. There are also countless small-scale examples of Australian ingenuity that constantly appear on the market. A global demand for cars to feature all sorts of whiz-bang technology and efficiencies and, critically, be affordable can only grow. It seems mad if we were to throw in the towel.

THE CAT’S WHISKERS: From left, Horsham PAWS committee member Kaycee Bould, Lily Adley, Rian Warrick and committee member Kristy Kelly with kittens at Horsham PETStock’s Pet Adoption Day on Saturday. The national event, in its sixth year, takes place at stores across the country to help promote awareness about pet adoption and find rescue animals a new home. Horsham animal welfare group Horsham PAWS collaborated with Horsham PETStock on the day, providing people the chance to interact with some of its up-for-adoption kittens and cats, as well as the opportunity to talk to PAWS volunteers about adopting or foster caring for animals. Ms Bould said the group was especially keen for more foster carers and volunteers to look after or assist with its shelter dogs. Stawell PETStock also took part in the Pet Adoption Day. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

How did it come to this?

Sir, – There is the need for a significant change of mindset among many today, if we are to begin to reverse the poor quality of our material environment in Australia. The present drought is less, ‘An Act of God’, more the end result of human activities. It has not helped that the prevailing philosophy of our European forebears, was that here was ‘Terra Nulius’, the land unoccupied and there for the taking. We rarely properly appreciate what we have not earned. Perhaps we should ask: “Who owned the land a thousand years ago? Who will own it in a thousand years time?” At best, we are but short-term custodians. It behoves us to be good stewards. If Australia’s population of 25 million could be mustered onto the one spot and each individual allocated one-square metre in which to stand, then our collective footprint would be 25-square kilometres, not much more than the footprint of a modern

suburb or small country town. Our impact on this continent has been out of all proportion to our population. In an attempt to survive and thrive economically, ever larger tracts of land have been cleared of its native vegetation. It is instructive to view images of the present drought-affected areas and note the almost complete loss of tree-and-shrubcover, allowing the sun to blaze down and the wind to sough or bluster unimpeded across the land, sucking out any remnant surface moisture. The deeper, stored moisture is not accessible to the shallow-rooted plants, which have replaced the original, deep-rooted vegetation. As explained in earlier correspondence, our eastern forests, which would normally benefit from local showers from local moisture, have also been denied much needed rain and dried to a dangerous extent. Is there any evidence that re-vegetation

might actually work to restore the water cycle? At present the most tangible evidence is in south-west Victoria. From the 1990s, well over 1000-square kilometres of bluegums were planted there as plantation timber. No matter the most venal of reasons for their existence – greed and stupidity – the fact is that these maturing trees exist as a block. No one there speaks of dry land salinity any more: the trees have simply pumped out the subsurface water and lowered the water table so that it no longer interferes with normal, present-day agriculture. As a seemingly important spin-off, the south-west is enjoying a good season, while the remainder of the eastern states writhe in heat and crushing dryness. Re-vegetation with native plants on a grand scale would seem to provide the answer to improving farm land, plus reducing the impacts of drought and of wild-fires. Cor Lenghaus Armstrong

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eavy rain in isolated areas of the region in the last fortnight has provided environmental benefits to various parts of the Wimmera River system.

The rain, heavy in some catchment areas but absent from others nearby, has created isolating pooling that augurs well for the prospect of natural winter flows later this year. Wimmera Catchment Management Authority chief executive David Brennan said heavy rain associated with thunderstorm activity had generated high totals in some areas and the environmental response had been almost immediate. “It has been far from general, but where the rain has fallen we’ve seen some significant generation or regeneration of native vegetation,” he said. “We’ve also noticed the growth of pools in rivers and creeks that remain unconnected and appear almost as if they are waiting for what might happen next. “If this type of weather continues and we get more summer rain it will put the river system into a really good position for inflows with any seasonal break. “While what we’ve received has not been enough to get large creeks in the system flowing – we are after all talking about some parched waterways – it has created some large pools that will only grow if we get more rain. “It is the connectivity that is so far missing from the equation. “In short, there have been plenty of places across the region that are environmentally important parts of the

“While what we’ve received has not been enough to get large creeks in the system flowing – we are after all talking about some parched waterways – it has created some large pools that will only grow if we get more rain. It is the connectivity that is so far missing from the equation”

– David Brennan

catchment that have had a good drink. And we’re looking for a top-up.” Mr Brennan said a side issue to environmental benefits running water has meant for waterways was an increase in fishing opportunities involving native target species. “Some species, yellowbelly for example, are providing results that are particularly good at the moment,” he said. “They are enjoying the humid to almost tropical conditions and are coming in fat and healthy.” Mr Brennan said conditions in the Wimmera system usually fell short of promoting any breeding of large-bodied Murray-Darling native species. “But conditions are certainly getting these fish excited, which usually makes for good fishing,” he said. The populations of native perch in the Wimmera River system are the result of an organised release program. The fish usually require specific summer-flood conditions to breed. The one exception of relatively large fish native to the Murray Darling that can breed in the Wimmera River system are eel-tailed catfish.

NATURE UNLEASHED: Horsham Camera Club member Greg Deutscher captured dramatic lightning activity as thunderstorms swept across the Wimmera earlier this month. Mr Deutscher took the photographs in the evening near his home at Kewell, between Warracknabeal and Horsham. He said Horsham Camera Club, which meets at Horsham RSL at 7.30pm every second Monday of the month, had been a great place to learn new skills and develop camera techniques.

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Triathlon star wins annual award

orsham’s Kelly Miller has continued her dramatic rise in national and international triathlon competition by collecting the 2019 Wimmera Sports Star of Year award.

She won from a talented list of nominees during an awards presentation at Horsham’s Holy Trinity Lutheran College hall. Miller has had a massive year in triathlon competition, collecting a variety of accolades, and only five years after taking on the gruelling swim-cycle-run sport. In December last year she won an Ironman All World Athlete gold-status award after shining in world championship and major Australian ironman events and being Elite Triathlon Performance Australia’s Female Athlete of the Year. She said on receiving her award on Friday night she was ‘feeling absolutely on top of the world. Very excited’. Miller said she had initially taken part in Horsham short-course triathlons, but wanting greater challenges took up marathon running and eventually triathlons. “One thing just led to another and I just wanted to see how far I could get,” she said. “It’s lots of work. I’m up really early every morning and I train every day, sometimes two or three times a day.” Miller, who has been competing in a 40 to 44-year age group and also challenging in

events overall, encouraged people to follow their dreams. “If you have a dream and passion it really is possible. Just be patient and pick something that’s in reach,” she said. She also thanked all her friends, family members and sponsors who had helped her compete among the world’s best. Miller will now compete in a half-marathon in Geelong this weekend, has already qualified for a world half-ironman in New Zealand, and will work to return to Hawaii where she finished sixth in her age group in Ironman World Championships. Other nominees for the Wimmera award included tennis prodigy Jess McDonald, Horsham College triathlete Ella Walsgott, Horsham school aerobics talent Jaya Meadows, Horsham schoolboy footballer Brody Pope, former Horsham Saints footballer Mitch Martin, now with Glenelg, Horsham Pony Club member Morgan Lane and Horsham Demons AFLW player Nekaela Butler. Jaya won an Ian Niblett Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to an athlete or coach who is showing outstanding talent on their pathway journey. She also won a junior athlete of the year award. A grassroots award recognising homegrown talent achieving at the highest level possible went to St Kilda footballer Sebas-

tian Ross. Last year’s sports star Sophie Martin was also inducted into a Wimmera Sports Star of the Year Hall of Fame. Horsham golfer Jenny McRae won a veterans award on the back of winning her 18th consecutive club championship. Natimuk United Football Netball Club under-14s won a sportsmanship award and a women in sport award went to Rebecca McIntyre for her volunteer work in regional basketball. An unsung hero award went to dedicated volunteer Sallyanne Ison from Horsham Saints Football Netball Club. Amanda Wik, who coached aerobics star Meadows to state and national titles despite undergoing treatment for cancer, won a coach award. St Brigid’s College won a sporting school award for individual and team performances and Dimboola Football Netball Club netball director Ant Toet clinched an administrator award. Club of the year went to Horsham Amateur Basketball Association and team of the year went to Volleyball Horsham Men’s Division-One Country Championships gold medal-winning team. Active for All Abilities trophies went to Jack Werner, local, and Josh Barry, national. A Koori award went to teenage cricketer Dylan Newell.

DYNAMIC TEAM: Jaya Meadows, right, is Wimmera junior sports star of the year. Jaya also won an Ian Niblett Scholarship Fund, awarded each year to an athlete or coach who is showing outstanding talent on their pathway journey. The school aerobics star’s coach Amanda Wik, who coached Jaya to state and national titles, won a coach of the year award. For more pictures from the night, visit www. theweeklyadvertiser. com.au. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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Anxiety over ancient tree T

“With these features such as girth, non-living parts and a hollow trunk, this tree is more valuable for wildlife habitat than younger, simpler counterparts”

he potential removal of a gum tree that might be as old as 500 years is the latest issue concerning lobbyists trying to preserve environmental and cultural assets under threat from Western Highway dual-carriageway construction near Ararat.

The red-gum tree, which has a trunk measuring 5.3 metres in diameter and featuring a significant hollow, usually considered invaluable for wildlife habitat, is on the edge of a 3.85-kilometre interim works area. Rosemary Bates, who has family connections to land in the area, said Main Roads Projects Victoria, MRVP, had declared intentions of removing the tree. “With these features such as girth, non-living parts and a hollow trunk, this tree is more valuable for wildlife habitat than younger, simpler counterparts,” she said. “Old trees are precious and might never be replaced. “Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation was consulted by MRPV on whether the corporation thought the tree had any cultural significance. “This shows that MRPV acknowledge it has scope to protect the tree. “Avoiding large old trees should be absolutely automatic. “However, the culture in construction industries and authorities is fully absorbed into and focussed on heavy machinery, its operation, earthworks,

KEY POSITION: Jarrod Hunter is congratulated by Wimmera Health Care Group Emergency Department nurse unit manager Odette Richards, left, and director of clinical services Maree Woodhouse.

– Rosemary Bates

and the like. This focus requires the exclusion of any feeling of awe inspired by natural landscape, and any respect or liking for it. Even unique, ancient, impressive large old trees are described as firewood. “Victoria has just lost 50 percent of its forests to fire. “By protecting this tree, MRPV can show they genuinely, belatedly, want to wake up and to start to protect human life – and the web of life we depend upon – by moving away from their culture of dangerously powering through at any cost, in this time when the natural world is on its knees.” Progress of dual-carriageway development on a 12.5-kilometre section of the Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat remains in the hands of Federal Minister Sussan Ley. Ms Ley is still considering a Federal Court ruling that called for a fresh decision on a 2018 application to protect the area. The court in December upheld an appeal from members of Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy regarding the development.

Emergency’s first nurse practitioner Nurses are generally renowned for their dedication to the profession, but Horsham’s Jarrod Hunter would be considered ‘next level’. Several years of work with devotion to study and development has culminated into Mr Hunter’s appointment as Wimmera Health Care Group Emergency Department’s first nurse practitioner. His post is a bonus for the ED team, which is continually coping with everincreasing patient numbers. Mr Hunter’s extensive nursing and paramedic career started with his graduate year of nursing in Melbourne in 2002. When his paramedic partner was appointed to Horsham seven years ago, he chose to follow and continue his career at WHCG. ED nurse unit manager Odette Richards said Mr Hunter worked hard to obtain his qualification and develop the nurse practitioner role. “Nurse practitioners have been in Australia for almost 15 years and

they are the most senior clinical nurses in our health system,” Mrs Richards said. “To become a nurse practitioner requires university study and the completion of a Master’s degree. “The care provided by nurse practitioners is safe, effective and of high quality and the introduction of this role will enable us to better meet the needs of our community.” Mrs Richards said in his seven years at WHCG, Mr Hunter had forged an impressive career path, showing a genuine penchant for study and personal development. “In the past three years he has completed more than 5500 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice, and that combined with his Masters studies, led to his nurse practitioner endorsement,” she said. A nurse practitioner is able to independently assess, diagnose and treat patients under their care. They can order pathology tests, prescribe medicines, refer to and receive refer-

rals from medical and allied health professionals and manage patients in a holistic manner both independently and also collaboratively with medical colleagues. Mr Hunter said he felt well prepared to start the next chapter. “I am enjoying the challenges of delivering care to patients who present to the ED,” he said. “This includes providing an extra clinical service alongside those that currently exist under the traditional model there. Hopefully my appointment will contribute to a decrease in waiting times and an overall better experience for all our patients.” Mr Hunter said he was grateful for the support and encouragement of his colleagues, mentors and leaders at WHCG. “In this the International Year of Nursing, I am also excited for the years ahead where I can foster a culture of nursing excellence and hopefully encourage other nurses to embark on the NP path,” he said.

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Natural-health first

immera Health Care Group has launched into the new decade with a landmark program engaging a natural health clinic to present wellness workshops.

Consultants from Horsham natural health clinic Des Lardner’s Organic are presenting the new monthly service for anyone in the community interested in improving their health. Nurse practitioner and Wimmera Cancer Centre manager Carmel O’Kane said collaborating with a natural health clinic to offer wellness workshop services was a first for the health group. “We’re very excited to establish this new partnership,” she said. “Cancer is mentally and physically demanding for the patient, their family and friends. “We always aim to offer a range of services that can optimise health for anyone. “This holistic approach ensures there are services suitable for everyone.” Ms O’Kane said it was now well documented by other Australian cancer centres that such workshops complemented the already established workshops being offered. “The wellness workshops will provide information and will also allow time for attendees to ask questions in a relaxed setting,” she said. “It is important we care for the whole person

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in body, mind and spirit.” Clinic owner Des Lardner has been a long-time advocate of using treatments that enhance or complement modern medicine. A herbalist and consultant pharmacist for almost 50 years, Mr Lardner said it was important to integrate wellbeing into all aspects of life including lifestyle changes to support the ‘whole’ person. “The workshops will be conducted by naturopaths Emily Grieger and Ebony Jordan,” Mr Lardner said. “They have extensive experience in counselling people who live with chronic illness and implementing stress management strategies. “Emily and Ebony have detailed knowledge and they are looking forward to sharing this through their wellness workshop series. “Optimal wellness requires addressing so many different aspects of health and we are pleased to present our understanding of holistic wellbeing and how it specifically relates to the needs of Wimmera Cancer Centre.” The monthly wellness workshops will be available to anyone. The first session on February 24 is Relaxation for Health. People can inquire about the workshops by calling the cancer centre on 5381 9169.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Lodge looks to historic milestone T

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hey form one of the oldest Horsham organisations and donate thousands across the district each year.

For many people, however, the activities of Wimmera Masonic Lodge members have largely remained unknown. The Freemason Victoria Association lodge, in Urquhart Street, is an organisation that describes itself as a group of ‘good men supporting each other, their families and community’. Formed in 1877 – two years after Horsham Fire Brigade – the organisation is now just shy of its 145-year anniversary, in 2022. Lodge member and chairman of a recently formed 145-year-anniversary sub-committee, Dale Russell, said though the group had participated in many forms of community work in that time, much of it ‘flies under the radar’ because they have never told anyone. He said the Lodge’s 145-year milestone represented an opportunity for this to change. “For lack of a better word, we have an imposing building at the moment in Urquhart Street. We haven’t told anybody what we do and now we should,” he said. Mr Russell said while the Lodge did not see itself as a service club, it had similarities to group’s such as Rotary or Lions – raising money through events and activities for their local community. He said Wimmera Lodge members operated Bunnings sausage sizzles throughout the year, collected bottles and cans to send to recyclers, as well as participated in raffles at monthly meetings. Over the years, money generated from these efforts combined with state-body support has seen the Lodge donate thousands of dollars to groups including Horsham Men’s Shed, Variety Bash, Horsham Scouts and Wimmera Cancer Centre. The group also donates its time to help at Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids Car and Bike Show, Horsham Fishing Competition and just recently sent hundreds of care packages full of non-perishable goods to overseas defence personnel. “We do what we can,” Mr Russell said. “And perhaps more people should know. There are people out there from the Lodge and I’m sure from other community organisations that do this sort of community work that flies under the radar – nobody knows about it.” Many of the Lodge’s members have made a life out of volunteering. Mike John

Dale Russell has spent more than 50 years assisting with meals-on-wheels. He said his volunteering started in Kyabram as part of the Kyabram Apex Club, before he moved to Horsham in 1965 and continued on with the program as part Horsham Apex Club, Horsham Lions, and now, Wimmera Masonic Lodge. “I usually do it for the whole week each time the Lodge nominates. Whenever they do, I put my hand up,” he said. “It’s something I can do without a lot of effort and I know all the people I deliver to. “You get a lot out of it, but it’s all about the benefit for the community.”

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Mr Russell said plans for 145-year celebrations were still in progress, but the dedicated sub-committee was considering many options for commemorating the event and showcasing the Lodge’s history and achievements. “We’re deciding on times and ideas, such as whether we have a dinner or something else,” he said. “We are looking at having a plaque or stone in a high-traffic and popular area, potentially May Park, which we are working on with the council.” Mr Russell said there was also the opportunity to start planning a 150-year book about the history of the Wimmera Masonic Lodge, which would flow on from a 100year book that the group printed in 1977. “The intention is to add on to that for our 150-years celebrations, detailing significants things that have happened in the organisation and here in Horsham in the 50 years following,” he said. Wimmera Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master Rod Overall, whose role at the lodge is like that of a president or chairman, has a 120-year family connection to freemasonry and the Lodge. His father, Don Overall, was a member

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NEW MASTER: Wimmera Masonic Lodge master Rod Overall, second from left, with, from left, his son Jordan Overall, past deputy grand master Peter Woods, Don Overall and past assistant grand director of ceremonies John McTaggart. at Horsham before him. His son Jordan is a new addition. Rod said being involved with the Lodge had offered him opportunities socially and interpersonally, as well as the chance to make a difference in his community. “I’ve always had a member from my family in the Lodge, and in my 36 years as a freemason, I’ve really enjoyed it,” he said. “What you put in, is what you get out of it. I’ve made a lot of long-lasting friendships and meet people from all walks of life. From judges to generals – all sorts of people get involved. “It’s great to be involved in the community in different ways. I get a lot of pleasure out of doing what I do for my community.” With many older members, some even in their 90s, the Wimmera Masonic Lodge is like other community groups in that it is facing a drop in numbers as members become less active or resign. A membership drive has given the group a membership boost, but it remains on the lookout for people who might be interested in joining. Secretary John McTaggart said a Lodge family barbecue at Horsham Botanic Gardens on Sunday was open to people who would like to become a member. He said interested people could call Mr Overall on 0407 332 132 or email wimmera lodge70@gmail.com

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The program is divided into Business Leaders Group and Regional Leadership Skills categories and when participants graduate in October they will join more than 500 Leadership Wimmera alumni. The Business Leaders Group program started with a retreat at Roses Gap in the Grampians. Participants grow senior management and leadership skills and will develop an enterprise-improvement plan for their workplace throughout a series of monthly workshops. Workshops are tailored to participants’ aims and will address self-management and communication skills, leading change, strategic thinking and corporate governance. ACE Radio Horsham sales manager Mark Sulic said he highly valued opportunities for professional and self-development. “I’m dealing with a performing team, but I want to support them to be a high-performing team,” he said. “A lot of the content we discussed at the weekend retreat aligns with what my team is already doing. “But it also gives me greater ideas for what we can put in place, and setting frameworks around communication, how different individuals operate and how to get the best out of my team and myself.” The Regional Leadership Skills program builds life skills to enhance participation in the workplace, community and in participants’ individual lives.

BUILDING CAPACITY: Leadership Wimmera Business Leaders Group participants at the opening night of their weekend retreat at Roses Gap Recreation Centre. Participants will identify and develop a community or workplace project. Participant Mariah Cody is secretary of the Beaufort Fire Brigade. “I applied for the program to gain new skills and ideas for engaging with my local community. I also want to become a more confident leader,” she said. Leadership Wimmera co-ordinator Jessica Grimble said Wimmera businesses and organisations were backing their teams and supporting continued

learning and development. “Leadership Wimmera offers individuals the chance to develop themselves and their leadership style and skills for the betterment of their business and the region as a whole – and without the burden of travelling to a larger centre,” she said. “The two programs bring together a range of people from different backgrounds, who ultimately drive what and how they learn over a number of months.”

A Regional Leadership Skills group of 12 will attend a retreat at Roses Gap on Friday. Wimmera Development Association oversees the Leadership Wimmera program, which started in 2002. Renowned personal-development organisation Leading Teams is facilitating the programs. A presentation and graduation day is scheduled for October.

Opportunity to get moving West Wimmera residents will have a range of opportunities to ‘get moving’ in April, with organisations banding together to improve health and wellbeing in the municipality. West Wimmera Shire Council is partnering with Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital and Kaniva LINK to improve the fitness of shire residents. The Active April Walking Challenge will provide opportunities for shire residents to walk together every day for the month. Three walking times – 6.30am, 9am and 5.45pm – will be on offer each day to try to cater for everyone. Anyone wishing to walk at the allocated times will meet in a pre-determined location and walk together. The Active April Walking Challenge is designed to help residents improve fitness, get out and about and meet new people. Active April Walking Challenge organisers are looking for people to help lead the way. The program requires at least one person to lead the group at each walking time. As part of Active April, West Wimmera Shire Council is also looking for people interested in starting a parkrun in their town. Parkrun volunteers organise free, weekly, five-kilometre timed runs in their area. The runs are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. People interested in signing up as a walking leader can call community health nurse Cath McDonald on 5585 9800 or West Wimmera Shire Council community support officer Amanda Munn on 5392 7700. Anyone wanting to organise a parkrun in their town can call Ms Munn.

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ith record low interest rates and a predicted boom in the Wimmera from increased investment in renewable energy and mining, now might seem like a good time to invest in a local business.

In this article, I provide an overview of some of the legal considerations which should be considered before contracting to buy a business. Firstly, ensuring you purchase the business in the most appropriate entity is important. Advice from your solicitor and accountant might help you in deciding whether you buy the business in your sole name, in a partnership, in a company or through a trust arrangement. It is critically important to ensure the contract is drafted in a suitable manner and that it includes all details that you need to allow you to operate the business profitably. The assets of the business need to be detailed in the contract carefully to ensure you receive everything you expect. Some common assets that might form part of the sale include goodwill, equipment, machinery, stock, work-in-progress, business names and intellectual property. The contract will likely allow for an assistance period in which the seller will work alongside you before or after settlement to introduce you to customers and suppliers and give advice and general assistance as required. The length of this period may be negotiated. Often the contract will also include a restraint area and period.

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This restraint restricts the purchaser from being involved in another business which competes with the business you are purchasing. The size of the area and the length of the restraint may also be negotiated. The parties will engage in discussions around how any employees involved in the business will be offered employment. Many readers would be familiar with special conditions being included in residential property sale contracts. Special conditions in contracts for the purchase of a business can be used to protect you in a similar way. Some special conditions which might be helpful include in relation to obtaining finance for the purchase price, the transfer of business names and due diligence. Before exchanging contracts your solicitor will likely wish to carry out some searches into the purchaser and the business. These might include ASIC searches if the purchaser is a company, title searches in relation to the premises the business operates from and searches of the Personal Property Securities Register for registered security interest over the assets of the business such as plant and equipment. These searches can assist by revealing negative information to you

concerning the seller or the business before sale, which might lead you to decide not to purchase the business or to request a reduction in the purchase price. After the contract is agreed and signed it is important to ensure you comply with its terms including all deadlines. A deposit of 10 percent of the purchase price will likely be payable upon signing of the contract with the balance of the purchase price payable at settlement. The balance of the purchase price will be adjusted between the solicitors to reflect the payment of expenses such as council and water rates, wages, annual leave, long-service leave and stock. Usually you will have the ability to inspect the business in the days preceding settlement. Settlement is usually straight forward where your solicitor will hand over a cheque for the balance of the adjusted purchase price and is provided with the keys, the business name transfer number and any other relevant documents such as the transfer of lease. At settlement, full title to the business transfers from the seller to you. • This column is intended to be used as a guide only. It is not, and is not intended to be, advice on any specific matter. Neither Patrick Smith nor O’Brien & Smith Lawyers accept responsibility for any acts or omissions resulting from reliance upon the content of this article. Before acting on the basis of any material in this article, we recommend you consult your lawyer.

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Chance to celebrate business Regional development leaders are encouraging Wimmera businesses to take the time to reflect on the year that was. The biennial ACE Radio Wimmera Business Awards return this year with opportunities to celebrate and recognise high-achieving individuals, businesses and groups across a range of categories. Award nominations open in June and the awards night is scheduled during October with further details to be confirmed. Wimmera Development Association is organising the awards. Project manager Vernetta Taylor said a gala evening would also highlight

the contributions of agriculture and the positive impact of the region’s rapidly growing migrant population. “Typical Wimmera modesty means people don’t always put themselves and their businesses forward and celebrate success as much as they should,” she said. “Even simply completing an application form can allow people to reflect on the achievements of their business throughout the past two years. “For many people, this process is a chance to celebrate those achievements with their teams.” Smallaire was crowned the 2018 Wimmera Business of the Year.

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ommunity service organisation Uniting has opened a Wimmera Wellbeing Centre in Horsham to meet an increase in community need for family and mental-health support.

Uniting Community Wellbeing worker Kara Johnson said the new centre at 28 Urquhart Street provided an informal space where people could access services. “The idea of the Wimmera Wellbeing Centre is to offer a welcome space where children, young people and families can take part in group programs, in an informal atmosphere, with a focus on improving their mental wellbeing,” she said. “Our team is dedicated to exploring different ways to engage with and improve wellbeing outcomes for people in our community who might be feeling vulnerable.” Ms Johnson said Uniting hoped Wimmera Wellbeing Centre would become a community space where service providers and consumers could work together to meet the wellbeing needs of people across the Wimmera. “We want children and parents to feel comfortable when they come into the building and see the range of support options available,” she said. “Some local service providers already use the facility. We’d love to see more locally-run programs based in the centre and encourage anyone with a relevant program to get in touch. “There are various multi-purpose areas, including group rooms

with casual seating options, formal training areas, commercial kitchen and laundry facilities, cozy counselling and therapeutic spaces, outdoor green spaces, creative studios for mess and fun, and a computer lab for life skills and entertainment.” Uniting invited Wimmera service providers to tour the centre and join a smoking ceremony led by Barengi Gadjin Land Council last week. Programs and groups already operating at the centre include: Nurture, a perinatal anxiety and depression support group; Play Therapy, children learning to express themselves through play; Drumbeat, social and emotional awareness through rhythm and music; Hearing Voices group; headspace Horsham gamers groups; Oasis Wimmera social group; The Body and Mind program. “Our groups might change from time to time depending on the need of local individuals, families and their children. It is an evolving space,” Ms Johnson said. Uniting Wimmera services executive officer Josh Koenig said the space was a credit to a community capacity team, which had used its initiative to fill a void in the community. “We are excited to be able to work together with other services to get the best possible results for local people,” he said. Service providers or groups interested in using the facility can call Ms Johnson on 5362 4000.

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Senior students at Stawell’s Skene Street Specialist School will benefit from a donation to help boost their reading abilities. Stawell Rotary and National Hotel Social Club joined forces to buy a ‘Red box of books’ for the school. Stawell Rotary president Scotney Hayter said the box cost about $650 and was well received by the students. He said Stawell Rotary chose a small annual project to assist the Skene Street school each year. “We will discuss the school’s particular interest early in the coming school year,” he said. Stawell Rotary is seeking community-minded individuals to become club members and enhance the success of the club’s community projects. People can call Mr Hayter on 0415 770 185 for more information.

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CENTRE FOR ALL: From left, Uniting Wimmera executive officer Josh Koenig, community capacity program leader Emma Hynes and community wellbeing worker Kara Johnson are pictured in front of a new Wimmera Wellbeing Centre.

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mass community donation to The Naked Farmer is set to help founder and Wimmera farmer Ben Brooksby provide the region greater access to mental-health talks and support. Horsham Carols by Candlelight committee donated $5000 to Mr Brooksby last week, following its 2019 Christmas event where attendees were encouraged to donate to the cause. Mr Brooksby, who also spoke at the Carols, said the donation was ‘incredible’ and testimony to the work of the committee and generosity of the community. He said the money would be used by The Naked Farmer to further promote good mental health, particularly in the Wimmera. He said this included free health talks to improve accessibility to information and spark conversations. “Normally I charge a fee for speaking, just to cover my costs on the farm and that type of thing. But I am looking into doing a few more free speaking events around the area, just to promote what we’re doing and spark conversation, because that’s what The Naked Farmer is all about,” he said. “Another thing I want to do in the near future is start a podcast, and that’s in the planning stages at the moment. “It’s a great way for everyone to be connected, which is also a focus of The Naked Farmer. “Having a podcast – an online community – is a great way to share stories and talk about the way that other people have dealt with their mental-health issues, because there is no perfect method.

DONATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH: The Naked Farmer founder Ben Brooksby, centre, with Horsham Carols by Candlelight committee members, from left, Pauline Schmidt, Alistair Smith, Simon Dandy and Raelene Johnston. The committee presented Mr Brooksby with $5000 raised at its 2019 Carols by Candlelight event. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER us in this donation,” he said. “One way or another we all know somebody that is affected or has been, and everyone can be affected. So, we’ve got to be educated about it and understand the effects of poor mental health and the signs to look out for.” Carols by Candlelight committee member Simon Dandy said the committee chose a different organisation or charity to support each year, combining money collected at its annual event with a contribution from the committee. He said they always tried to donate

“If we can have different stories out there of different issues such as post-natal depression and anorexia, it will snowball into more talking and brainstorming.” Mr Brooksby said The Naked Farmer had grown rapidly since its creation in 2017. He said this was likely because issues of mental health resonated with many people, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. “I think everyone here is aware of the importance of mental health, which is probably why they have gotten behind

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romoting growth opportunities in the Wimmera to reach a $5-billion economy is a focus for the region’s peak advocacy body.

Wimmera Development Association executive director Chris Sounness said the region had a $3.3-billion economy – but the community should no longer accept business as usual. He said a $5-billion economy within a decade was achievable – but community leaders needed to ensure they considered a ‘significant’ challenge surrounding the potential for population growth within a changing climate. Preliminary planning stages are underway for an investment forum aimed at showcasing the Wimmera to its residents and to people and businesses who might invest in the region. Mr Sounness said the forum, to occur within the next 12 months, would showcase regional investment opportunities such as renewable energy and mining, and in key employment areas and support networks.

“Businesses – including those that exist locally and those that might invest in the Wimmera – need to be ready to deal with the changing environments in many definitions of the word,” he said. “Opportunities around energy, for example, are huge, and there are ways to create it and use it. That leads to more job opportunities and more careers for people here. “This investment forum will help tell those stories and share the opportunities to set us on the path to becoming a $5-billion economy.” Mr Sounness said people should aspire to live in a region they wanted and deserved. “Everyone in the Wimmera and southern Mallee is looking for a great place to live, with a healthy and productive landscape,” he said. “People want a natural environment that is healthy and attractive and want the opportunity to get ahead. But what does that look like in 10 years’ time? “We all have the power to shape what that looks like and we need to show leadership and aspiration in developing that strategy.”

Music Bingo for bushfire relief Music buffs have a chance to test their knowledge this weekend at a Horsham RSL Music Bingo night, all while raising money for a Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The event starts at 8.30pm on Saturday and will include eight rounds of bingo, a variety of prizes for attendees, as well as extra activities and raffles. Horsham RSL receptionist Claire Ridsdale

said this was the first time the club would host a Music Bingo event. “We’re always looking at new ideas,” she said. “We do a lot of live music events that go really well, so we thought we would try it out.” People can book tickets for $20 a person by calling the RSL on 5382 5222 or visiting the club at 36 McLachlan Street, Horsham.

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Donation boosts upgrade plan Horsham Fire Brigade leaders will renovate an unused storage room to improve safety for firefighters and the community. Captain John St Clair said the brigade planned to create a specific room to clean self-contained breathing apparatus, vital equipment for firefighters. “We use breathing apparatus, or BAs, whenever we have to go inside a building,” he said. “It is very important to keep the BAs operational, particularly in winter when we attend a lot of house fires.

“They save lives if there is anyone in the building. “Every time we use them they need to be cleaned, refurbished and restored on the trucks.” Mr St Clair said the project, which would involve new sinks, power points, storage areas and workspaces to comply with Australian standards, would cost $17,000. “New fire stations come with a BA room as part of the design, but our station is 20 years old, so we are updating it,” he said. Mr St Clair said the brigade had

won a $10,000 State Government grant, with Cellarbrations Horsham donating $5000 towards the upgrade. He said the brigade still needed to find $2000. “We will organise some fundraising activities, but if someone reads this article and wants to donate the money, we certainly won’t say no,” he said. People can call Mr St Clair on 0429 405 404 for more information. – Sarah Matthews

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Broad show program The return of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, classical music, a play about footy and shows to entertain children are among the highlights of Ararat Town Hall’s 2020 program. Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Tim Harrison said the 2020 program offered something for everyone, with audiences set to ‘belly laugh, weep and think deeply’ with a range of theatre, comedy, musical and children-based performances. Dr Harrison said the town hall’s free lunchtime concerts would also return, with the first – Memories with The Hoffmans – on March 11. “Again, the Ararat Town Hall team will present a great range of shows that will appeal to young, old and everyone in between,” he said. “The team is pleased to be able to present a great range of performance art to the community and we expect it will be another successful season. “There will be more shows added to the program as we progress through the year, so stay tuned for those.” Shows on the 2020 program include: The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow on May 23; Football-inspired play The Merger, starring Damian Callinan, on May 27; Inimitable choir masters The Spooky Men’s Chorale on June 5; solo cellist Chris Howlett in Bach by Candlelight at Moyston Hall on August 23; several children’s shows including Splash Test Dummies in March, The Hunter The Hunted in June and Ann-Droid in the July school holidays. The full list of Ararat Town Hall shows is available on website ararattownhall.com. au, where people can also book tickets.

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enowned 10-string Spanish classical and flamenco guitarist Matthew Fagan and leading flamenco dancer Laura Uhe will perform at Haven next month as part of a regional tour.

The pair will provide a Wimmera audience at Haven, in Horsham district, with insight into talent required to express the complexity and passion of the musical genre on March 1. They will also donate $5 from each ticket to the show to Wildlife Victoria as part of statewide response to bushfire devastation. Fagan has toured with the Buena Vista Social Club, Billy Connolly, Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole and Michael Crawford and Uhe, who has performed flamenco dance in Opera Australia and Vic Opera’s productions of Carmen. Uhe has studied flamenco dance intensively in Spain and Australia with master teachers and her performance features the use of castanets, shawl, fan, hand-clapping, footwork and a variety of traditional flamenco dresses. Her performance highlights include the Melbourne Festival of the Arts, Arts Centre Latin Concert Series, Brunswick Music festival, Port Fairy Festival, Apollo Bay Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and Sydney Carnivale, La Casa De Bernanda Alba at the Malthouse Theatre, and Suena Flamenca – a collaboration with flamenco artists from Sydney, Melbourne and Spain. Fagan infuses the flamenco elements of Spanish flamenco guitar including techniques of Paco De Lucia and Paco Pena with the concert masterpieces of composers Isaac Albeniz – Asturias, Joaquin Rodrigo, excerpts from Concerto de Aranjuez and George Bizet’s Carmen in new arrangements. His music also includes traditional middle-eastern gypsy music on fretless oud guitar and the tangoes of Astor Piazzola. The concert features Spanish classical and flamenco music from Fagan’s new album El Vito, which will be launched at the show. It represents the first new full vinyl Spanish guitar album in Australia and internationally in more than 20 years. Pre-booked tickets are $35, concession $30, family for two adults and two children $60 and children under-16 $15. Tickets sold at the door will be subject to availability and cost an extra $5 a ticket. Patrons can also meet the artists with a gold coin donation. Bookings are available from Kellie on 0438 881 985 and PASSION: Classical guitarist Matthew Fagan will be joined by flamenco dancer Laura online at spanishdancehaven.eventbrite.com. Uhe for a performance at Haven.

Show to reflect Traveling Wilburys A collaboration of Australian entertainment personalities will bring a show dedicated to the music of the Traveling Wilburys to Horsham this week. End of the Line, at Horsham Town Hall, will feature the musical and acting talents of renowned Nick Barker, Brian Mannix, Jaime Robbie ‘JR’ Reyne, Bernard Curry and Scott Darlow. End of the Line is designed to take an audience through a narrative and musical journey reflecting on the Traveling Wilburys, providing insight into the peaks and valleys of the band’s profound but short-lived story. Producer-director Simon Myers, responsible for other stage shows such as The Man in Black and At Last the Etta James Show, said End of the Line cast a spotlight on one of the biggest unplanned super bands that never played live. “They shared an unexpected special moment of writing and recording music for pure joy,” he said.

“A special moment that led to a string of hits and two unforgettable albums.” The Traveling Wilburys, featuring international superstar musicians, carved their way to success in the late 1980s. Bob Dylan, George Harrison of the Beatles, Jeff Lynne from Eclectic Light Orchestra, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty made history when they came together to produce hit songs such as End of the Line, Last Night, Handle with Care and She’s My Baby. The group’s debut album ‘Volume 1’ won a 1990 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, although the band never performed live. The show started a Victorian tour in Geelong earlier this month and will finish in Horsham. End of the Line starts at 8pm with tickets $69, $54 for members and $54 concession. People can book seats online at horshamtown hall.com.au or from the town hall box office, or by calling 5382 9555.

Sounds of Scotland Orcadian folk quartet Fara will include a performance at The Rex Café Bar in Ararat on March 4 as part of an inaugural Australian tour. Presented by Ararat Live and following their debut release Cross the Line in 2016, Fara will present material from its second album, Times from Times Fall, during the tour. Fara features four musicians at the forefront of today’s young Scottish folk-music scene. Orcadians are indigenous people of Scotland’s Orkney islands. Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price’s three fiddles combine with Rory Matheson’s piano to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in their upbringing amid the music of Orkney. With a mixture of self-penned and traditional Orkney tunes combining with vocal talents, Fara’s musical experiences produce an individual sound. Critics describe Fara’s arrangements as being full of rich harmonies, energetic fiddle playing and driving piano. People can book $20 tickets for the Ararat performance online at trybooking. com/book/event?eid=584449&

Ararat singalong Music lovers will be treated to a social morning of entertainment in Ararat next week. Morning Melodies organisers have encouraged the region’s residents to attend the complimentary event, at Ararat RSL, on Thursday. Music starts at 10.30am, with a free ‘cuppa’ from 10am. Jan Pope leads the popular singalong, which is usually on the last Thursday of each month.

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ember for Lowan Emma Kealy has accused the State Government of ignoring farmers seeking protection from illegal animal rights activity.

Ms Kealy said she was furious Labor had failed to support and protect farmers, and instead opted to strengthen protection for activists. Ms Kealy was responding to a final report in the Inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture. “The inquiry committee received more than 500 written submissions and chaired seven public hearings, including one in Horsham,” she said. “Many of the submissions called for stronger farm trespass laws, but the committee has largely ignored this. “Instead, the recommendations would see our farmers tied up in more red tape, while animal activists would be given a ‘get out of jail free’ card if they trespass on a farm to set up

surveillance equipment and claim it is in the public interest. “Instead of going in to bat for our farmers, Labor MPs have sided with recommendations that only help law-breaking activists to further push their extreme anti-agriculture agenda.” Ms Kealy said the Liberal-Nationals had moved to establish the inquiry after farmers and communities had called for better protections against activists trespassing and stealing livestock. She added the inquiry was designed to consider the prevalence of unauthorised activity on Victorian farms and its effects; safety and biosecurity risks; and provide recommendations for how the government and industry could improve protection for farmers’ privacy and businesses. Ms Kealy said report recommendations failed to address evidence showing courts were not meeting commu-

nity expectations when it came to handling cases of farm trespass and theft. She said the committee’s LiberalNationals members had to battle for the final report to include a recommendation for on-the-spot fines for farm trespass, something farmers had universally backed. “Our region is built on the agriculture industry, and our farmers should be able to feel safe and supported as they work to provide food and fibre for our communities, but this report and its recommendations do not give them those assurances. That has to change,” she said. “The Labor government has six months to respond to this report. “Premier Daniel Andrews needs to seriously rethink some of the recommendations because they will not help our farmers one bit – they will only serve to make dealing with illegal activism even harder.”

Bookings open for Ararat resilience event Tickets for The Resilience Project’s Ararat community session on Monday are now available online. Hosted by Resilient Ararat, the free event will be at the Ararat Town Hall from 7pm until 8.30pm. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based mental-health plans to build community resilience and happiness. Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network executive officer and Resilient Ararat member Jessica Paterson said organisers were

expecting a large turnout for the event. “Several of our local schools have been working hard over the past few years to bring this fantastic program to our young people and the wider community,” she said. “The Resilience Project has received rave reviews across the country and has worked with more than 500 schools and a host of elite sporting teams, including the Australian cricketers and AFL and NRL clubs. “This is an amazing opportunity for Ararat and district residents to learn how they can improve their resilience, happiness and mental wellbeing.

“We are expecting seats to be in high demand, so we are encouraging people to secure their free tickets early to avoid disappointment.” As part of The Resilience Project’s visit, presenters will be working with teachers and students from several schools to help them understand the importance of building resilience and driving sustainable change. The wider community can book online to attend a free community session at resilienceprojectararat. eventbrite.com.au. People can follow ‘ResilientArarat’ on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

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3. Is the official record for someone verbally counting numbers starting from one, A. 10,000. B. 100,000, C. 500,000 or D. 1,000,000? 4. St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, was known as what from 1924 until 1991? 5. Joem Utzon is responsible for the design of what iconic Australian building? 6. Who was Australia’s first Aboriginal senator? 7. Oliva Newton-John featured in last week’s Australian Fire Fight concert in Sydney. What is the first and last name of her daughter?

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(March 21 - April 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2 Lotto Numbers: 2.5.12.26.36.39 Although most will be in a romantic mood, it would be best not to make any promises at this stage. An unpaid bill could embarrass some of you.

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(August 23 - September 23) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.5 A lot more action in your love life is indicated. Many could be inclined to blow their budget trying to impress their loved ones. Avoid argumentative people.

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(December 21 - January 19) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.8 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.11 A little bit of luck in a flutter is indicated. Many will find that their lifestyle is changing due to circumstances beyond their control. Travel is indicated.

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CUSTOMER DEMAND: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia will relaunch the Kombi Camper van based on strong customer demand.

Perhaps the biggest update to the Transporter will be the introduction of a new drivetrain – a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine good for 110kW of power and 340Nm of torque, put to the ground by all four wheels via VW’s familiar seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.

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Virus puts industry on alert

G Motor Australia and New Zealand has placed restrictions on its Australasian-based staff travelling to or from China as subsidiaries of not only Chinese manufacturers but various other global car-makers study the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their operations here.

In addition to the welfare of employees, this relates particularly to vehicle supply, and all major Chinese car-makers contacted by GoAuto last week – including MG and HavalGreat Wall Motors – said it was still too early to state what impact, if any, the health crisis might have on vehicle production and supply for this market. GoAuto understands that Hyundai Motor Co Australia, HMCA, and potentially Kia Motors Australia and Renault Australia could also be facing delayed shipments due to production

stoppages at factories in South Korea, which rely on components made in China. A spokesperson for MG Motor Australia-NZ, which is the local factory operation and a subsidiary of Chinese automotive giant SAIC Motor, said at this time, SAIC Motor was focused on ensuring its people were safe and is contributing to the management and recovery efforts throughout China. “We have placed a temporary hold on any Australia-New Zealand staff travel to or from China while we monitor the situation,” a spokesman said. Haval-Great Wall Motors Australia and New Zealand product planning, digital marketing and public relations manager Edward Mason-Jefferies said the coronavirus outbreak had not yet had an impact on the Australasian operations, but that the company was monitoring the situation closely.

MG affiliate brand LDV, which is distributed through independent importer Ateco Group, was also contacted for comment. The coronavirus outbreak was first reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan on New Year’s Eve, and as at February 10 the death toll had passed 900 and confirmed cases went beyond 40,000. Vehicle and parts manufacturing in China have in many cases come to a complete standstill, while factories throughout Asia and in other regions such as Europe are anticipating, if not already experiencing, stock shortages. Asked whether Hyundai’s Australian supply was impacted by the events in South Korea, HMCA director of marketing Bill Thomas said Hyundai Motor had decided to suspend its production lines from operating at its plants in Korea. “The decision is due to disruptions

in the supply of parts resulting from the coronavirus outbreak in China,” he said. “Schedules for suspension vary by line and the company is reviewing various measures to minimise the disruption of its operations, including seeking alternative suppliers in other regions.” According to overseas reports, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, FCA, is facing a factory shutdown in Italy within a month if supply of parts from China does not start flowing again soon. Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen have extended the shutdowns of their respective Chinese plants to at least the weekend, Suzuki is understood to be looking outside of China for component supply, and Nissan looks set to temporarily halt production in Japan due to Chinese parts shortages. Volvo Cars’ entire Chinese operations are reportedly at a standstill,

while in the midst of all this Volvo parent Geely announced last week it would invest 370-million yuan, $A79.2m, to ‘further the fight against coronavirus’ and fund the development of ‘healthy, intelligent vehicles’ that isolate harmful substances and offer high-level cabin air purification to protect occupants. Geely, which last month set up an initial 200-million yuan, $A42.8m, fund to support coronavirus prevention and control, said its global R&D and design networks based in Europe, the US and China ‘will jointly move to develop and research new environmentally sustainable materials with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which can be used within airconditioner systems and on frequently touched surfaces such as buttons and handles’. – Callum Hunter

Special edition, top-spec Horizon variant bolsters SUV range T oyota Motor Company Australia has expanded its LandCruiser 200 Series upper-large SUV range with the addition of the special-edition Horizon grade, which enters showrooms from $129,090 plus on-roads.

Priced $5500 above the top-spec Sahara variant, the Horizon has arrived in Australia to commemorate the 60th anniversary of TMCA’s establishment, and will be limited to just 400 units. From the outside, the Horizon is differentiated from the Sahara by a unique grille with dark finish, black headlight and smoked chrome front foglight surrounds, Horizon badging and the LandCruiser logo displayed in the front and rear puddle lamps. Inside, the Horizon adds semi-aniline leather-accented seats with unique stitching and ‘LandCruiser’ embossed into the backrests, a black leather-accented heated steering wheel, unique door trim stitching and black interior and headliner with chrome accents. TMCA vice president of sales and marketing Sean Hanley said the Horizon offered greater choice and a unique touch for LandCruiser owners. “This new special edition Horizon

NEW HORIZON: The Horizon will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Toyota Motor Company Australia’s establishment, and will be limited to just 400 units. model offers LandCruiser customers stylish and more distinctive visual appeal in a vehicle that remains as capable and competent on and off the road, wherever they choose to travel,” he said.

The Horizon builds on the specification of the existing Sahara, which includes LED lights, side steps, 18-inch alloys, moonroof, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, fourzone climate control, off-road sur-

round-view monitor, premium audio system, a rear-seat DVD player, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation. Standard safety kit includes the Toyota Safety Suite featuring autonomous

emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beam, reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors. No changes have been made to the LandCruiser’s powerplant, a 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel V8 good for 200kW at 3600rpm and 650Nm from 16002600rpm, driving all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. Off-road ability is aided by a lowrange transfer case, centre locking differential and Crawl Control traction control system. Toyota no longer offers its 227kW439Nm 4.6-litre petrol V8 on the LandCruiser, which was dropped in November due to slow sales. In 2019 Toyota sold 13,802 examples of the LandCruiser wagon, including the 76 and 78 Series, a narrow 0.9 percent improvement over 2018. In January, 751 LandCruiser wagons were sold, down 11.2 percent on the 846 managed over the same period in 2019. – Robbie Wallis

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azda Australia appears to be leaning toward importing the all-electric MX-30 small SUV, promising a decision by mid-year following extended deliberations over the matter.

Compared with Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi’s non-committal position on the MX30 in November last year, GoAuto observed a more enthusiastic tone toward the EV during last week’s launch of the similar-sized but petrolpowered CX-30 in Victoria. This apparent sentiment shift coincides with a report from Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council that sales of EVs jumped 203 percent in 2019 while sales of combustion engine vehicles slumped 7.8 percent, and the announcement by British prime minister Boris Johnson that the sale of combustion engine vehicles – including hybrids – would be banned in the UK by 2035. Mazda Australia marketing director Alastair Doak told GoAuto he saw the MX-30 as providing an opportunity ‘to be part of the electrification conversation’, drawing parallels with the brand’s early adoption of diesel engines in passenger cars during the mid-late 2000s. “We’re looking at MX-30 not for a volume opportunity but to be part of the electrification conversation and

the opportunity to train some of our dealers,” he said. “If you remember way back, we went into diesels very early when you could only have a manual diesel and we had all these questions about why we were doing diesels.” The first oil-burning Mazda6 midsizer debuted in 2006 and was joined the following year by a diesel-powered Mazda3 small car. “Again, it was all preparation and getting used to it, training within the dealer network and getting comfortable with it,” Mr Doak said.

“Ultimately we sold a lot of diesels with everything we did in the following generation.” Mazda has drawn criticism for not being serious about electric vehicles, given the MX-30’s relatively small 35.5kWh battery pack and resultant 200km range – less than half that of the similar-sized Hyundai Kona Electric – along with its polarising rear-hinged ‘suicide’ door design that echoes the RX-8 coupe that sold between 2003 and 2012. However, Mr Doak strongly refuted these criticisms, saying Mazda Aus-

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to the end – it does not make sense if that’s their interest to reduce emissions, for example, or be environmentally friendly,” he said at the time. Mr Doak reiterated Mazda’s ‘building block’ drivetrain strategy of improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines and adding increasing levels of hybridisation before making the switch to electric-only propulsion. He added the joint venture established in 2017 to develop electric vehicles with Toyota and component supplier Denso was ‘bubbling in the background as well’. “We have full plans to be there,” he said. “As we sit here today the market for electric vehicles in Australia is still incredibly small, particularly at a price-point below $60,000.” Addressing journalists in a Q&A session at last week’s CX-30 launch, Mr Doak joked that even if the business case for the MX-30 failed to stack up, Mazda Australia would ‘sneak one in just to have a play’. “We’re talking with our colleagues at Mazda Corporation to see what we can do,” he said. “We would like to have it but are not going to be silly; it has to make sense.” – Haitham Razagui

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Price: $130,000

UNDER CONTRACT 32 Fensomes Rd – Farmlet (Farming Zone) • On 5.17 hectares • On the edge of town • Bitumen road • Residence • Carports • Shedding • Dog runs • Pipeline and rain water

Price: $2169,000

103 Jamouneau St – Set in a nice leafy street only a short walk to the Secondary College, the Primary School and Anzac Park is this spacious family home. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 large living areas, kitchen with electric stove and ample cupboards, centrally located bathroom, ducted A/C and heating plus another split system at the rear of the house. Outside there is a double garage, solar panels on the roof plus an older garage/ workshop.

Price: $169,000

1 Schickerling St – Opportunities like this don’t come up very often so in the words of the famous Hawthorn coach John Kennedy “ Don’t think Just do” sums up how you should approach buying this property. Being a former Mechanics workshop it features 2 high clearance doors, 3 phase power, secure well fenced yard, air conditioned office, triple interceptor wash down bay, toilet, heavy duty air compressor and a evaporative cooler in the workshop. The property is set on a corner block with excellent access to the Henty Highway and into the property from the two street frontages.

Price: $95,000 plus GST if applicable

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DONALD

DIMBOOLA

WARRACKNABEAL

1a Rainbow Rd – Set in a perfect location just a short walk to the main street and with fantastic views of the Yarriambiack Creek. This weather board home features 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge- dining room with a gas log heater and a split system A/C, galley style kitchen with a gas stove and a functional bathroom with a shower and baby bath in the bottom of it. Outside the corner block gives you great access to the back yard through the steel frame carport, you’ll also find an older workshop, garden shed, fernery, outdoors laundry and a brick paved pergola.

40 Meyer St – At the same time the owner has brought the home into the modern era with the choice of colours and very clever distressing of the floorboards throughout a good portion of the home. The lounge has a wood heater insert and the kitchen also has a wood heater set in an old fireplace, ducted evap. cooling takes care of the summer months. The modern kitchen also has a large walk in butlers pantry and separate dining area. The master bedroom has an ensuite and the main bathroom has a claw foot bath to add to the character. There is also a cosy sitting room just off the lounge.

Lot 14 Banksia Crt – Enjoy your down time with this native bush block (2.02ha) only minutes away from the Little Desert National Park and the very popular Wimmera River. Let the world pass you by while you enjoy watching emus and kangaroos wander past. But if you want some of life’s pleasures while you are camping, power is at the boundary of the block. Bitumen road frontage also has it’s advantages when it gets wet. The property is zoned as bank friendly Rural Living.

83 Anderson St – Set directly opposite the Warracknabeal primary school, the kids should never be late to school. With water already connected and east access to power and sewerage this block would be a great spot to build your next home (STCA). The block has a frontage to Anderson St of 17m and a depth of 36m with an overall area of approx 612m2.

Price: $115,000

Price: $159,000

Price: $60,000

Price: $29,000

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N 65 Lower Roy St – Walk inside the front door and you are greeted by pol floor entry foyer with a beautiful timber stair case. The huge lounge also has the pol floorboards and a free standing wood heater. In the past the kitchen has been extended onto the veranda giving a large formal dinning room and 2 pantries. There are 3 dble bedrooms, 2 are down stairs and a bedroom upstairs. The bathroom has a basin, SOB and a built in cupboard. at the rear a 2nd living area has it’s own wood heater. Outside on the huge well fenced block, you will find a garage with lean-to’s either side, a 3 bay enclosed shed with power and con floor an older storage shed and a garden shed.

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Bush block

Vacant land

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6-8 Burma Ave – Presented perfectly is the brick veneer home with the spare block included. With parkland across the road this home features a spacious lounge, open plan kitchen/meals area, separate family room with a wood heater, 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s and ensuite to main, family friendly bathroom and a split system A/C. Outside is immaculate with tanks, fruit trees, shade houses, garden shed and a single carport.

DONALD

URGENTLY WANTED Summer is here and we need more listings to satisfy the demand for properties.

SOLD

23 Elizabeth St – Set up to cater for a person with a disability this weatherboard home features 3 double bedrooms, comfortable lounge, disable friendly bathroom, functional kitchen and ref A/C. Outside you’ll find a huge block with a fantastic storage shed and a rural outlook overlooking the Richardson River flood plains. The home is currently leased until at least 29/8/18 at $165pw.

MINYIP

WARRACKNABEAL

DONALD

Lot 1 Morris St – With a northerly aspect this block would be a great piece of land to build your new home on (STCA). With water connected and rear access the block is approx 1670.96m2. It has a frontage to Morris St of 33.22m and depth of 50.3m. Morris St is an all weather gravel road.

144 Scott St – The hotel has had extensive renovations completed recently, with new toilets, fresh paint, store room, floor covering and a completely revamped beer garden. There is a spacious bar and 2 dining rooms to cater for a comfortable 110 people. Upstairs there is a 5 bedroom managers residence and 8 lettable rooms. The hotel comes fully equipped and there is even room for further development. This hotel is showing excellent figures and is ideal for a husband and wife team plus casual staff or 2 couples to run jointly. One of only 2 hotels currently open in the town, the Royal Mail is a fantastic business opportunity for someone looking to get into an easy to run country pub.

8 Florence St – Set in a quite cul de sac in the vibrant regional town of Donald, this approx. 785 sq. mt. vacant residential block offers plenty. It gives you the opportunity to build your dream home and live a peaceful existence. Fully colorbond fenced on 3 sides with an approx. 25 metre frontage, footpaths and driveway crossover are all included. All services, power, water supply, sewerage and telephone are all available to the block.

65 Woods St – Don’t worry about asking me any questions about this home you will just have to come and inspect it for yourself. It’s huge. With the possibility of 7 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 showers, 2 toilets, 4 living areas including the former bank chamber, evap cooling, split system, instant gas hot water, modern bathroom, balcony, double carport with rear access. Ideal for living in and using part of it to run a small business from STCA with prominent main street frontage.

Price: $17,000

plus GST if applicable

Price: $25,000

Price: $259,990

Price: $259,000

Vacant land

DIMBOOLA

Price: $650,000

Lot 1, 112 Ellerman St – With council approval this 1623m block would be a fantastic spot to build your dream home. Water and sewerage are already connected to the block and power at the boundary. You will enjoy the open space this property provides. The block has a gentle slope from back to front and has a new wire fence across the front, colourbond fence down the left hand side and a rural fence on the right hand side. The block faces southwest, has a frontage to Ellerman Street of 28m and a depth of 58m.

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3 1 Residential Sale

WATCHEM

Vacant block

Price: $39,990

SOLD

Call John or Rob today on 5398 2219 for an obligation free appraisal on your property.

Price: $120,000

KIATA

HOPETOUN

5 Vickery St – Only a few kilometres from the Little Desert National Park this home would make a great base for people keen to explore what the region has to offer. There are 2 double bedrooms with BIR’s (an easy renovation to create a 3rd bedroom), gas cooking and hot water, 2 bathrooms, large lounge, very good heating and cooling, 12,000 gal of rainwater storage. The first half of the house was built about 20 yrs ago with the 2nd half being built just over 10 yrs ago. The home is clad in hardiplank and has some small sundry shedding with power connected. The property backs onto the Western Highway.

25 Murdoch St – You have the bones to develop this property into a great home. Then decide whether you want to rent it for a great rental return or occupy and live the quiet life in Hopetoun. The kitchen/dining area has polished boards, gas stove & a pantry. The bedrooms all have BIR’s and polished boards. The lounge also has polished boards, a split system a/c, gas bayonet and ceiling fan. Outside there is the approx. 6m x 7m dbl garage with a lift door, cement floor and has had power connected. There is also a garden shed.

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1997 Jayco Swan Campervan, Antique French style dresser/ VGC, full annex, gas oven and sideboard, original glass and grill, 3way fridge, sleeps 6 $9500 mirror, separates into 3 piece for Ph 0417166309 Jayco Swan 2012, EC, easy transport, look beautiful in only used at Christmas, country kitchen, period lounge sleeps up to 6 people, full $1000 Ph 0448523758 annex, bag end flys, 3 way fridge, Quality antique furniture gas-electric stove, innerspring clearance, extension dining table mattress, very clean unit and chairs, oval table and chairs, bedside cabinets, auto trolley, $19,000ono Ph 0477616759 hat stand, plant stand, hallway table, QA chifonier, cotton reel 2003 Avan the Tayla pop-top, Jayco Swan off-road camper, tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, 2 axle, reg till 12/19 $15,500 Ph 1998, microwave, gas stove, occasional chair, priced to sell 0417119787 90L fridge, new bed end flys, Ph/text 0408881137 for photos 2005 Jayco Heritage 21 foot, side awning, bench, cafe dinette, and info shower toilet, rev cycle air-con, full robe and full annex, sleeps single beds, 150 litre 3 way fridge, solar, dual batteries, 6/8, q/bed, d/bed, table, couch 3x82 litre water tanks, setup for convert to beds, 15’ without beds free camping, awning with floor pulled out, always shedded, all mat, one owner from new, EC $26,000 Ph 0419369151 Stawell. in working and EC $13,200 Ph 0409350743

Vintage cane cot, 80+yo, in GC, would come up a treat with restoration, pick-up in Horsham 63 Bedford motorhome $3500 $60 Ph 0407357985 Ph 0419778181

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Heaslip 5-6T Grouper, roll tarp, 6.5hp, stands, no further use $7700 in Gst Ph 0457589689

CAT 480 R 2003, Canola pick up (country wide), 12’, 972 McDon, 36’ draper front plus trailer, tyres 95%, C12 motor, EC, ready to go, worth look, cheap high capacity machine, farm leased $88,000 inc Gst Ph Peter Velthuis 0428990907

JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 egn hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316 Jetstream computer boomspray, 2000L, GC $5000 plus Gst Ph 0418345035

K125 Kenworth 36’ bogie tip over axle trailer, would make good farm truck, truck reg 03884F, trailer reg 01129A $25,000 Ph Dale 0418166024 Loxton slasher 10’ $3000 plus Gst Ph 0429434340

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Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff spreader, been through workshop $32,000 1999 John Deere CTS II with plus Gst Ph 0427848280 936D Draper front on trailer. tractor tyres, MAV chopper rotor upgrade, Big Goodyear 420/70R 28, brand new $650each Top, 2100 colour screen and Ph 0428212996 receiver for yield mapping. Fire extinguishers, spot and LED Grain auger, Sherwell, 43x7, lights, camera for reverse and 18hp Vanguard jockey wheel, GC $2750 inc Gst Ph 0428504228 engine, 4478 Sep hrs $47,000 Header 1986 Inter 1440 model plus Gst Ph 0407179433 5200 hrs with 23’, 810 open 2008 Claas Lexion 600 front serviced annually by IH header and 40’ Macdon FD70 mechanic, always shedded, front $200,000 plus Gst Ph EC for age $12,000 plus Gst Horsham Ph 0428844204 0427323041 Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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Ladies Repco bike, GO, pick up REDUCED Slater 200lb Scales, only $85 Ph 0429066504 after rayo kero table lamp, lge duplex 6pm steelite reel 1931 6in, dietz union Line Trimmer kit, 2 stroke driving lamp kero, HAC wooden engine, brush cutter that connects helmet mantle clock, wooden to same shat, 2 in 1 $120 Ph mantle clock,floyd pound/in pressure gauge, solid brass 10in 0438644473 Billiard table 8’x4’, slate top, Metal tool box 1.15m long x boat propeller, lge wooden gun case with acc, solid leather gun with accessories $1900ono Ph 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560 case by cashmanc, $1050 or will Silo aeration/fumigation 0427322006 Ararat separate Ph 53824316 Smallair fan on new adjustable base and pulleys $2400 Ph Rotary Hoe, 6’ 3PL HD 3sp rotor, 0428944462 EC $1600ono Ph 53826461 or Tractor Inter B414 diesel, new 0429309491 clutch, new back tyres, 3pt linkage Slate billiard table, 8x4, EC, $7700 inc Gst Ph 0428847201 never used, too big for room, with Various field bins ranging from cues, scorer and all balls Ph Bill $3300 to $8800 inc Gst Ph $4000 Ph 0427311998 Mig welder, Cigweld/transmig 0428946395 Billiard table, full size Alcock Thomson & Taylor No 2360, 250 with traveller, VGC, incs Sliding drawers set up for Ford includes all original accessories, regulator and hoses (no cylinder), Ranger, BT50 Mazda dual rules and score board, removal spare tips, wire rollers (0.6, 0.8, cab 2012 onwards $500 Ph For Sale at purchaser’s cost $3500ono Ph 0.9, 1.2) and spare full roll of wire 0408338161 0409406366 Stawell (0.9), ideal for farm or engineering 1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Ph Superior multihead mower, Bobcat, Clark M610, good tyres, workshop $1300 Ph 0401504176 3PL 8’ suitable lawn mowing, 0408504029 needs work, near complete $1500 Office Furniture, desks, chairs, EC $1900ono Ph 53826461 or 1 Sphere TV wall mounting Ph or text 0497616187 buffet, bookcase, filing cabinets, 0429309491 bracket, new $32 Ph 0408504029 Bolens ride on mower, 38” projectors, for inspection phone Table tennis table, GC $100 Ph 12’ x 7’ tri axle trailer $2200 Ph mulching deck $1200 Ph 0457821438 0469740723 0437412198 53811891 Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table 12v crutcher, cooper shearer Chef uniforms black and white, Tri-axle plant trailer, elec with 6 chairs and cushions $800 plant, moppet double grinder, all EC, some brand new, size M brakes, new tyres, VG cond, Ph 53811891 hand pieces, pedestal elec $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell stock crate to suit, W64074 $7700 drill, A-model Ford wire wheel, Oztrail tent, canin type, new, Ph 0427361335 Chook Feeders, made by Max heaps of other quality goods Ph 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 Hedt, will reduce feed costs Triton workcentre, including 0428663391 or 0407750274 dramatically, last remaining stock Makita 9’ saw, lots of extras, Instr 2 sets H7 led h/lamp globe kits, $130 each, cash only Ph Eric Platform scales, electronic, book $400 Ph 0408922442 new $35 each Ph 0408504029 53470200 weighs to 300kg, as new $85 Ph Various potted plants, large and Coleman gazebo, 3m x 0408504029 small great prices Ph 0353821130 3m, never used $120ono Ph 53523885 Ararat Water pump (leader), suit small to medium size tank, new, Cricut maker machine, POA Ph PRP $300 sell $180 Ph Steve 53928252 0432502452 Horsham Fishing 13 rods, GC, lot for $180 Ph 0476019929 White tiles 300mm x 450mm x 2004 Pioneer Argyle camper 10.2mm, AA grade, 18 boxes of trailer, hard floor, built strong and Freezer Westinghouse 150L 12, area 1.62m, price negotiable reliable for all terrain travel, EC, chest $155 Ph 0439300079 Ph 0425790879 Ararat quick set up for overnight stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph 0437170526 Pool table, 9’x4.5’, inc light and 3PL PTO Tractor slasher, 1.8m all accessories, VGC, must sell wide, heavy duty $1000 Ph $1100 Ph 0401282004 0417385223 Portable Lincoln welder, 8’ x 5’ tandem tipping trailer 200amp, 3000 watt, 15amp $2500 Ph 0437412198 generator, with Kohler twin motor 9” Wolf angle grinder with on wheels $1600 Ph 0429986219 Wolf Sapphire vertical cut off Golf Cart, club car, GC, battery stand of various discs $200 Ph charger supplied $1000 Ph Wick wiper $1500 Ph 0428154961 0487592270 0427881236 9x6’ blue oriental carpet, suits Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo Windows Cedar, 1x 620w 1800h, modern decor, EC $800 Ph shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new 1x 1740w 1800h $200 or will 3 way fridge, phone for more 0408378665 Horsham separate Ph 0428535646 great features, reluctant sale Air conditioner, Altise window -downsizing home, lovely well World War 2 ammunition mobile refrigerated cooling kept van, many extras $14,500 containers, timber and steel, 15,000 BTU, used twice due to Ph 0354951652 St Arnaud REDUCED 2000 Surplus various sizes, individual prices Ph rooftop upgrade $390 was $1100 Header parts to suit 1460 and building bricks, new $700 0487592270 new Ph 0439300079 1640 case headers, rear axle, dbl for the lot or will separate Ph Air conditioner, artic circle, sided shaker drive belt, new, 1/4 0457570421 CFM6000, engine good, base of new price $300 Ph 0407911884 REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV Household Items rusty $180 Ph 53840235 Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 123 camper trailer, king bed, grey, HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Ph heavy duty canvas, single axle, 2x 7pce glass top dining 53826461 or 0429309491 tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water Husqvarna ride on mower, tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $3700 setting, GC $250 each ono Ph 0428582315 model LTH2038, 2010, EC Ph 0412784365 $2500ono Ph 0408808297 Barbeque, Jackeroo J4X $60 Ph REDUCED Crouch fishing reel, Horsham HMV old gramophone, Mickey 0427581825

REDUCED Chamberlain 9G 1962 Model new head gasket, linkage, cab, pwr/st, good rubber, no further use $6500 plus GST Ph Aircraft Hanger Horsham 0428848203 Airport, 40’x40’, could be used for REDUCED NH TR88 header, storage $40,000 terms available 36’ Macdon front, perfect Ph 53824766

cond $38,500 inc Gst ono Ph AMC ride on mower, 330 Outback 13hp Honda $1100ono 0428946395 Ph 0458681119

Hydro pressure excavator, sucker trailer large capacity, 2006 sharp, reliable $20,000 plus Gst Ph 0428582177

REDUCED Slasher 3PL Howard, 2011, gal deck, 1.3m, full wheel Antique barbers chair, located equip, very good original cond Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph June Indoor 4 piece cane setting, as 0428334932 or Liz 0402447037 $1430 inc Gst Ph 0427861958 new $1950ono Ph 0427322006 REDUCED Stevlon mobile Ariens self-propelled lawn Ararat trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag mower 6.75hp 3-N-1, mulch Industrial flood light 250 HPS bag, side discharge EC new or 250MH comes with lamp $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027 price $1900 sell for $1000 Ph and spare ballast ignitor lamp Schumachers crop lifters, suit 0459602388 Ararat to make 250MP, never used, 40’ with cotton reel holders $25 Atom lawn edger, VGC $250 Ph 240v $250ono Ph 0409967815 each Ph 0428894258 Horsham 53822660 www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

Mouse cream radio, black marble clock Ansonia, old violin in original case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire State radio, 3pc cane fishing rod, cottage clock, upright gramophone, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, solid brass fishing reel, will separate Ph 53824316

Bench top elec oven and hot plates $75 Ph 0427840201

Coffee machine Bosch VeroBar, 100 fully automatic, GC $350ono Ph 0428582315 Cradle, beautiful wooden cradle 0427581825

handmade $80 Ph

Garage Sales

Garage Sale 13 Watson Street, Warracknabeal Saturday 22 February 9am to 1pm Household items, furniture, shed items Page

Household Items

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mobility aids

2yr old small black desexed male cat, back feet slightly turned out, breathing issue, quiet voice hardly meows, missing from Campbells Bridge or possibly Cato Park since Jan 7, reward offered, contact Tash 0427096646

Electric food warming trolley, Magic Maid Imperial, GC $100 Ph53582955 Fantastic Furniture 5 seater Drake Modular lounge suite, VGC, new $900 selling for $500neg Ph 0417243954 New in box marble trend vanity, white gloss, 900 one tap hole $250 Ph 53852748

Pegar pocket spring seats Home Theatre 4 seater recliner in soft brown leather, made in QLD, model ‘Wellington’, 4 modified drink holders to suit wine glasses or stubbies or cans, optional adjustable headrests, comes from pet free, smoke free, kid free home, absolute EC $5750 Ph for more pictures and info Ph 0427042750 Nhill

3 & 1/2” Beaudersert exhaust, fits 2016 onwards 200 Landcruiser, paid $1700 sell $1000 Ph 0418981322

Fold-up scooter, easy to erect and put take apart, paid $2200 will sell for $1600ono Ph CMD Performance chip, suit Chrysler 30CD or Jeep 3-0L 32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, 0423664106 Nhill Jason Lazyboy recliner/lift CRDIV6 $285 Ph 0408504029 new $150 Ph 0427840201 chair, beige leather, EC $600 Ph Engine L98, V8 with complete manual drive line from 2010 0428975203 VE SS, done 20k only Ph New light weight wheel chair 0488228976 with accessories, paid $700 will Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, sell for $500 Ph 0402194870 2011-2016 $295 Ph 0408504029 Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford Maverick $100ono Ph 0447981047 Steinbauer performance chip suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 Ph 0427840201

Stunning timber table, 6 chairs, EC $1200 Ph 0407826604

Wheelchair, no further use, over $3000 new, sell $1500 Ph 0457589689

MOTORCYCLES

2016 Holden Cruze JH CD, hatch, 6 spd, tiptronic, silver, 60,000kms, rego till May 2020, service books, 1HE1TY $13,000 Ph Keith Ficher 0417691000 2016 white Holden Trax, 1HR 5FI, auto, 5mths rego, 85,000kms, service up to date $15,000ono Ph 0416981621

4.1 TBar, auto, power steer, a/c, no reg or RWC, permit supplied, owned 25 years, VIN JG34TU82540C $5500 Ph 53569340 or 0412482521

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

2004 Holden Vectra CDXi Sports hatch, new tyres and battery, GC, runs and drives really well, V6 Variety of cargo barriers, left motor, low kms, reg and RWC, over stock to fit Toyota Prado IPV7MG $5500 Ph 0428504395 2002 and 1996, Toyota L’Cruiser, GQ Patrol and kit, L’Cruiser 100S 2005 (2), Toyota Kluger, Ford EA-EF Falcon S/wagon Ph Ken 2000 Toyota Prado, petrol, auto, 0418202203 for more info Nhill 254,223km, 1IN6NI $17,000ono Ph 0434358412

Motor Vehicles under $3000

1998 Mitsubishi Magna, blue station wagon, 6 cyl, no reg, tow bar, 284,000kms, vin# 6MMTS6A46WTO54057, eng 6G72M117203 $3,000ono Ph 0408847419

2013 Mazda6 Touring, pearl white, 2.2L diesel, EC, 161000kms, comes with RWC, ZPO687 $14,999 Ph0419902405

2005 Honda CR-V, 4x4 SUV, 5 sp manual, GC, new brake pads, new battery, reg until March 2020, 197700 kms, IJS 3PY $4,400 Ph 0408482192

36 Ford sedan, steel body and chassis, partly restored, most original parts, no separating of parts, chassis # 68TS4620 $10,000 Ph 0417512892

Nissan Patrol 2003, new 4cyl auto done 38,000kms, car 218,000kms, bullbar, towbar, wide tyres, new fuel pump, May reg, RWC, TNW313 $12,000 Ph 0400251464 2005 Toyota HiLux 4x2, Turbo diesel, AC, TipBody, 5spd manual, 111,000kms $20,000 Ph 0418504774

2007 Ford Fairmont Ghia BF REDUCED Nissan Navara 2010, 2006 Hyundai Getz, manual, 4 MKII 4D Sedan 4.0L, 6cyl, auto, dual cab ute, auto, RWC, XMO948 door, reg until April 2020, would 142,315kms, tow bar, good tyres, $12,000ono Ph 0431718423 make perfect first car, 1PH1XV GC, UPR162 $6800ono Ph $3000ono Ph 0409358886 0417156434 2009 Holden VE SV6, 6 speed 2018 CRF 250R, 2.1hrs on meter, manual, sidi engine, tyres 90%, as new $8000ono Ph 0428243616 RWC included, XLI098 $13,900 Harley Davidson, 1976 Ph 0429394619 shovelhead, 1200cc, 5speed, fitted with sidecar, EC, best offer Ph 0434957205 BA Falcon, GC, RWC, reg til Honda 125 dirt bike, seat height July, 166,000kms, SJF811 Ph REDUCED Nissan Navara 700ml only, VGC, $1000 firm Ph 0447250848 Twin Cab, 2009 D40, 4x4, 6spd 0429060349 Falcon AU Ute, 2002, auto, 2008 Ford Falcon FG G6E manual, RWC, 16’ alloy wheels, REDUCED 2013 Honda damaged, no tray, BTA714 $240 Sedan, LPG, 124,513kms, one abs brakes, 6 stacker CD player, Ph 0490364260 Dimboola owner, WRY614 $10,000 Ph Motorcycle, CRF250, EC, 12mths reg, 1DL4AS $13,000ono 12mths reg, only 900kms, Falcon EB, sound mechanically, 0407824379 Ph 0423662397 2012 Holden Calais V, GC, registered, ZQI195 $800ono 1E2TO2 $4000 Ph 0400518232 110,000kms $15,000 Ph Ph 0427029051 Yamaha Grizzly 4 Wheel 0418504774 Motor Vehicles 2002 Subaru Motorbike, 350 auto, 627hrs, 2 REDUCED over $20,000 wheel drive, reg serviced, 2.5yo, Outback Wagon, 6cyl, 3.0ltr auto, The Weekly Advertiser VGC, side flares, carry box, runs well, 418000km, WBU243, welcomes your advertising. water tank, 6500kms $5500 Ph best offer Ph 0400979635 We are required strictly by law 0457866027 to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. 2008 Mazda 6 Classic wagon, A snapshot of your obligations one owner, full service history, are as follows: 235,000km, WJZ598 $6600 Ph ROAD VEHICLES 0417566140 All advertisements for road 2000 Toyota Landcruiser 100 vehicles must include a price, series, manual transmission, REDUCED 2003 VY as well as: 270,000kms, perfect set up for Commodore, 12mths rego, Yamaha Scooter, 5750kms, EC, • A registration number, if outback adventure, lots of extras towbar, SGN821 $2800 Ph reg 1F173 $1600 Ph 0408824734 registered 0427881236 ULS929 $25,000 Ph 0437170526 • Either an engine number, Yamaha TTR 50E 2012, GC $999 Toyota Camry, 1995, csi, VIN or chassis number 2015 FGX-XR8 6sp manual Ph 0429885236 4cyl, auto, as is no reg or rwc, if the vehicle is not silhouette paint with grey/ 195,000kms, IDH98N $750ono registered. black leather interior, travelled Ph 0406533184 Motor Vehicle Accessories VR Ute, bullbar, towbar, canopy 2011 Hyundai i30, auto, 26,000kms, as new always 3mths reg, tinted windows, covered and garaged, car bra tub liner, good tyres, eng # included AXM968 $41,000ono 1 towing, down ball load, 6H8VRK80HSL810643, no reg/ 99,000kms,1DW4MA $9500ono indicator $40 Ph 0408504029 Ph 0428503733 RWC $1800 Ph 0413350514 contact Ph0458505914 2015 XVS650 Yamaha V-Star. New condition, warranty, 2667km Reg. 1T-6XN, V&H exhaust, RWC on sale, LAMS approved $9000ono Ph 0427051897

Savage putt putt boat 1950s, 15’ fiberglass body and trailer, complete mint mint restoration, welcome inspection, boat reg SR944 $6000 Ph 53891725 The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: BOATS All advertisements for boats must include: • Hull number or registration number of the boat If a trailer is included with the boat, the advertisement must also include: • Registration number or chassis number of the trailer.

mobility aids

Vacuum cleaner, Dyson DC Electric wheelchair, compact, 54, bagless, hardly used, EC folding, near new, paid $2450 sell $1900ono Ph 0447724508 $200ono Ph 53585634 Page

2014 Ford Territory, registered till 15/4/2020, 4.0lt petrol with 6 speed auto, clean and drives VERY well, recent work includes: rebuilt gearbox, 4 new tyres, new windscreen, RWC, regularly serviced by Wimmera Auto, features towbar, trip computer, 1999 VT Holden Calais, auto, full tinted windows, 265,000km, leather interior, sunroof, tow bar, 1CW2GV $8000 Ph Greg 0427 PSS - 221 $4500 neg 53521260 823845 2003 Toyota Hilux Ute, manual, 6mths rego, 4 new tyres, dual fuel, cruise control, CD player, genuine tray, tonneau cover, 325,000kms, SNW593 $4000 Ph 0401233321 REDUCED 1977 XC Fairmont, 1978 Mercedes Benz 280SEL, in VGC, eng # 11098522038527, serial # 2227544, $4000 with RWC Ph Geoff 0488689502 leave message

Toyota Landcruiser GX bench seats, VGC $650 Ph 0487216364

Rangehood and glass ceramic Pride ski boat, 150hp Evinrude, cooktop and cleaning utensils fantastic first boat, E32-12 $5000 $280ono Ph 0409967815 Ph Peter 0428990907 Horsham REDUCED 10’ de Havilland REDUCED Westinghouse 60cm aluminium boat, 4hp Mariner o/ stainless steel freestanding board, trailer and accessories, dishwasher, brand new, RP excellent car topper, 2 ski bars $1099 sell $700 Ph 53523885 with rear loader, boat reg XV027, 2005 VT750 Honda Shadow, trailer reg L76302 $900neg Ph immaculate cond, brand new 53524062 Ararat tyres, approx 6mths reg, RWC, 25,000kms, 1B2PB $5500ono Ph 0427506755

Samsung 2dr fridge/freezer, VGC, $500 Ph 0407826604

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

2 Philips D3S HID globes $120 pair Ph 0408504029

2004 Harley V-Rod 1100, immaculate condition, reg till 9/20, 28,500 genuine kms, HF808 $17,000 Ph 0409590596

Roll top desk with 10 drawers, key lock for security, roll top locks automatically when closed including all drawers, extra storage pockets inside roll top, handy for hiding the general paperwork, home business or students desk, H1175xW1220xD610, Australian made, very clean, kid free, smoke free, pet free $425 Ph for more pictures and info 0427042750 Nhill

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

1984 Nissan Patrol Completor minus motor and gearbox, parts only $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat

marine

4.2m runabout for sale, forward controls, front opening windscreen, 2 swivel seats, vinyl top, boat is powered by a 30hp Chrysler 2 stroke outboard and Evinrude electric trolling motor, AX599, boat sits on galvanised trailerQ32043, boat has had a sheltered life on inland waters, mainly the lower Glenelg and Rocklands Reservoir, starts and runs well, limited use over its lifetime and past 4 years none at all, always shedded and covered $3000ono Ph Geoff 0488689502 and leave message

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

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Motor Vehicles over $20,000

MY17 BMW 3 Series MSport, 1 owner selling as no longer needs, excellent BMW dealer service history, VERY low mileage, as good as new, sold with RWC, 1ID4AZ $42,990 Ph 0409549714

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Sports Equipment

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Kerrera 6 string banjo, brand Shogun Mountain Bike, new with bag $300 Ph John trailbraker 2, MTB series, Shimano 26 gears, cassette 0475112667 sprockets, mirror, drink bottle, EC Piano, upright, manufact by Gebr $145 Ph 0431215956 REDUCED 2015 Subaru Perzina before 1910 SN9202 Forester 2.0 diesel S4 auto AWD $100 Ph 0427855390 MY15, towbar, optional bullbar, wanted servicing up to date, RWC, need to go bigger, 98,444kms, 1GQ6NC Rentals Wanting someone to drive $21,995 Ph 0419135164 in 130 creosote pine posts at For rent, modern two bedroom Lower Norton, cash payment Ph MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS unit in quiet area, 50 Madden 53848264 pls leave msg St Kaniva, suit retired or professional, see rent.com.au

$235pw Ph 0419546410 Nissan Patrol 2003 DX, coil cab tray, 6cyl, 4.2 diesel, 5spd manual, 2008 outback slip on camper $17,000 will separate, real estate upgraded turbo, intercooler and suspension, near new tyres, bull bar and warn winch, Home for relocation, period vin# JNIUCNY61A020913, 237,000kms $27,500 Ph Rod Beale Vader piano, VGC, plays style, located in Horsham Ph well $500 Ph 53822409 0429340233 0427808277

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

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Downsizing? Deceased estate? Selling one item? Antiques Ballarat is buying in your area. Please call Sherryn on 5332 2432 or 0428 521 714

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RFT C8 2019/20 – PROVISION OF QUARRY PRODUCTS AND CONCRETE SUPPLIES Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking tenders from local quarries, soil yards and concrete suppliers to form a panel for the Provision of Quarry Products and Concrete Supplies. Tenders close 2.00pm, Thursday 12 March 2020. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to the website www. ngshire.vic.gov.au search for tenders and click on the link, or for further information contact Amanda Smith on 5358 8700. LIANA THOMPSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Converted 2008 Prado Landcruiser $23,950

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Very good condition with 187,500km. The 150lt fuel tank allows very long distances to be travelled. The vehicle has been converted with the middle and back seats removed to create a liveable area (this provides much bigger space than if only back seats were removed). It has a double bed section (innerspring mattress) with kitchen facilities and storage in Black Widow drawers. It has a pull-out slide for a portable fridge (eg Waeco) which has its own power source battery under the engine. Complete with solid ARB pack-rack with retractable rear awning which has attachable side awnings giving a privacy room area. Reg: WVY-836.

Contact ph 0427 631 655 & 0436 352 852

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Horsham Saints Football Netball Club 2020 JUNIOR & SENIOR NETBALL TRYOUTS will be held at St Brigid’s College Stadium on the following dates & times:

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Christian Devotion

The times they are a changing!

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

In a few weeks Summer will morph into Autumn. For some, it simply means a new season, when the leaves on the trees are transformed into vibrant bright and beautiful colours, the animals are busy preparing for winter, by storing food and building, safe and robust homes in readiness for the long period of hibernation during the winter months. As temperatures drop and leaves flutter to the ground in harmony with the changing season, perhaps it is time for us to change also, to let go of 2019 with its heartaches and its joys, and embrace the new season and find times of refreshing and restoration. Day and night are the same length during the autumnal equinox. As a result, ancient cultures have always associated this day with the concept of balance. So often we need to come back into balance, to embrace a new season with its challenges and its beauty, are you ready? Today, I have good news for you, if it all seems too hard, you cannot see the wood for the trees, and you are still locked in the past, scorched by the heat of the battle, if you reach out to the God, who created the Seasons, He will help you and guide you into the next season of your life. Irene Gould, Pastor Stawell Baptist Church

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Situations Vacant

Permanent Part-Time and Casual Drivers Required for school runs and route services in Horsham, Nhill and Minyip. HR licence, Working with Children’s Card and C.P.V.V. Driver’s Certificate required. Contact office on 5381 1548 or email resumes to wimmeraroadways@bigpond

Situations Vacant

RESEARCH SCIENTIST • • • •

Smallaire was established in 1974 and we have been designing and manufacturing air movement products all over Australia and export worldwide.

$61,016 - $83,640 (Plus Superannuation) Fixed Term, until 30/6/2021 Usual hours of work: Full Time (ﬂexibility may be available) Usual work location: Horsham (ﬂexibility may be available)

With continual growth of our business we are looking for a person to join our Air Movement Specialist Team.

The role will contribute to several projects researching the impact of diseases and strategies to manage diseases in field crops within Victoria. The successful applicant will have a good aptitude for laboratory and field work and an ability to identify pathogens of plants using both classical and molecular identification tools. They should understand field crop production, and the diseases affecting field crops.

You will be part of an Award-winning business and team that is well respected and known. Our business is constantly evolving and pushing our way through new innovations with continuous research and development. YOU WILL BE ASSISTING STAFF ON: General Factory Hand work, Assembling and Basic Metal Fabrication and including MIG WELDING for our products which include Air-conditioning, Agricultural Products, Horticultural and much more.

The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate –

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINISTS

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OTOR

Oscar Furniture is looking for competent sewers with an eye for detail, able to meet production deadlines. Good numeracy and literacy skills, solid team players. Experience preferred, with training provided for the right applicant. We are a flexible, inclusive employer. Full time preferred with flexible options available. Please email resume to: hr@oscargroup.com.au

RUDOLPH MOTORS We currently have a vacancy for a

FULL TIME MOTOR MECHANIC / SERVICE TECHNICIAN To work on all makes of cars, vans and 4x4 utes. Required to have a good knowledge on scan tools and diagnostics. Above Award Wages. Air-conditioned workshop and good work conditions. Apply in person with current CV to 38 Hamilton St, Horsham Phone: 03 5382 4828 or email: rudolpht@iinet.net.au

If you want to be part of a great culture and experience the Manufacturing Industry this CASUAL position would be ideal for you! Please express your interest/CV or request a PD to the Director Lolita Small, email lolita@smallaire.com.au by February 28, 2020.

Environment Officer Permanent Full-time 9-day fortnight Band 3 Level A

For a conﬁdential discussion, please call Joshua Fanning, Research Scientist – Plant Pathology, on 03 4344 3335 or 0419 272 075. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, and position description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and refer to 026137. Applications close 12 March 2020

www.djpr.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne

FR1183

6 King Drive, Horsham 03 5381 1404

• knowledge of key diseases of field crops and control measures used in dryland agricultural systems; • ability to learn how to identify pathogens of plants using both classical and molecular identification tools; • knowledge of experimental design and the collection, maintenance and analysis of experimental data involved in the study of field crop diseases; • ability to use computers, common software applications and research equipment (including electronic and digital equipment) used in plant sciences; • well-developed verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with others; and • an ability to plan, organise tasks and resources, work independently in the field, use initiative and problem solve to achieve high quality outcomes in a timely and effective manner.

This position is operational and assists the Leading Hand Environment with day-to-day activities relating to the Environmental, Natural Resources and water responsibilities of the Operations Department. This includes effective water supply, wetland, natural reserve and litter trap maintenance throughout the municipality, along with special projects as they arise. Qualifications and Experience: Environmental or Horticultural certification (Certificate IV preferred) and broad knowledge/experience is required in relation to wetland maintenance and chemical use For further information, please contact Coordinator Parks & Gardens, Rodney Lawson, rodney.lawson@hrcc.vic.gov.au For a position description or to apply for this job go to: http://hrcc.recruitmenthub.com.au & enter ref code: 5033177. Applications close 04 March 2020

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Kalkee Kees

Building momentum A

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similar-looking Kalkee A Grade outfit will look to build on previous seasons’ hard work by pushing further into finals in 2020.

The Kees have qualified for Horsham District finals the past two seasons, finishing sixth in both 2019 and 2018 after showing improvement under coach Jaymi O’Connor. O’Connor will coach B Grade this year, with versatile and experienced netballer Casey Jess crossing from Wimmera outfit Horsham to take on A Grade’s top job. Kalkee netball director Rebekah Caccaviello said Jess was a great addition to the club. “We welcome Casey into our A Grade side with welcome arms, she is going to bring so much experience and talent to the side,” she said. “She is not only a fantastic player but she also has an amazing netball brain. She will be a great leader not only for our A Grade side but all senior and junior grades.” Jess plays a variety of positions, including goals, but Mrs Caccaviello said she expected the new coach to fill a hole in the centre court. “She can play pretty much anywhere on the court and she will perfectly fill the gap caused by the departure of our centre, Millie McRae,” she said. “Millie will be doing some travelling, while Lauren Dodgshun has some amazing

news and will be expecting a baby later in the year. “We wish all the girls the best for the future and hope that we can welcome them back to the club next year.” Mrs Caccaviello said pre-season was progressing well, with netballers training twice a week. “One night we will focus on fitness and the second will be mainly game play and ball skills,” she said. “I think fitness is a major focus for any pre-season, we all have a great time in the off-season so it always hurts a little more in the first couple of weeks. “We have also already hit the court, getting our hands on the ball and trying to get back into the swing of things. “We hope to have our team selections completed relatively early so that we can begin to work on team bonding and structures in the lead-up to that first round.” Mrs Caccaviello said netball leaders were pleased with numbers on the training track. “There are lots of new faces, which is very exciting,” she said. “We will be fielding all grades and hoping to rotate some of our junior players through the senior grades to give them some experience. “As a whole we are hoping our teams will remain relatively the same, but there will be some movement. “We have lost a number of girls through work commitments and life in general, but in saying that we have also welcomed a

Coaches A Grade: Casey Jess B Grade: Jaymi O’Connor C Grade: Rebecca Hudson C Reserve: Kerryn Adams and Kara Reinheimer 17 and under: Jenna Bywaters and Jaymi O’Connor 15 and under: Melissa Beddison 13 and under: Mel Schultz Modified: Lotus Martin and Emma Glover number of new faces who will fill in those spaces nicely.” Mrs Caccaviello said the club hoped to enjoy a successful season, both on and off court. “We pride ourselves on our junior development and we hope to continue this, and hope to be able to give our juniors opportunities to grow by playing in senior sides where numbers allow,” she said. “In relation to our A Grade, we hope to build on the hard work that Jaymi has put in over the last couple of years. “Jaymi worked endlessly to build our A Grade side and had the success of making finals two years in a row. “We hope to build on this and make it further into the final series.”

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Netball Coaches A Grade: Casey Jess B Grade: Jaymi O’Connor C Grade: Rebecca Hudson C Res: Kerryn Adams and Kara Reinheimer 17s: Jaymi O’Connor and Jenna Bywaters 15s: Mel Beddison 13s: Mel Schultz Mods: Lotus Martin and Emma Glover

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old onto your hats! The style Kalkee is likely to adopt for the approaching Horsham District football season is going to be about running, running and more running.

And from what a pre-season buildup is suggesting, the traditional competition powerhouse will have the players to pull off this exciting type of game. Stuart Farr, in his third year at the Kees’ helm, readily admitted that Kalkee might struggle to match other outfits in the competition if drawn into a stop-start, kick-to-pack formula this year. But he was also confident his newlook midfield would rate as one of the best in the competition. “It’s no secret we won’t beat sides in the air, which means we will be relying heavily on quick ball movement and keeping play out in the open,” he said. “This means we’re going to need to run games out strongly to win. “We want to be the type of side that if we’re in a good position at half or three-quarter time we can push on strongly and put opposition teams away. It’s going to be about staying in as many games we can and then backing our legs.”

Farr has done almost a complete about-face in his pre-season training methodology in working towards his plans for the year. Instead of the long pre-season preparations stretching across several summer months of which he is renowned, he has opted this year to give his playing list a lengthy spell. “I gave the boys a rest and the hope is that it freshens the body and mind up and then we can be up and away,” he said. “Blokes were getting burnt out and we were hit with a lot of injuries last year. We finished seventh, a game or game and a half off second spot and the players were tired, so I’ve done the full circle with pre-season training and it seems to be working. “We’re training very hard for three days a week and the boys are responding well.” Backing up Farr’s belief the Kees will have a potent running division is the injection of highly rated incoming players Deek Roberts, Matt Magee and Andrew Seers. All are skilful former Wimmera league premiership players, leaders and potential match-winners and add critical depth to the Kalkee list. Magee returns from domestic football in Sydney to take on an assistant-coaching role, but Roberts and

Coaches Seniors: Stuart Farr Reserves: Shane Bryan Under-17s: Josh Beddison Under-14s: Dave Richardson Seers are free to concentrate on playing duties. “These blokes coming in helps lift training intensity and works well with the exciting young blokes coming through,” Farr said. “When you have young players such as Tom Glover, Colby Ledgar, Jordy Motton, Lachie Pfeiffer and Jonah Connelly coming through the system and training hard it is like having new recruits.” Farr said injuries always hurt teams lacking depth and he hoped the Kees would be free of the handicap this season. He said players hampered by injury last year, including Hamish Exell, Xavier Hobbs, Carl Campbell and Harvey and Jasper Gunn, are all looking good at training. “We’re going to be eight to 10 players deep in the midfield and not many sides would possess that, especially this sort of quality,” he said. “We’re hoping with a bit of luck and

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finished last year, so there is also plenty of motivation there and we’re definitely aiming for the finals.” The Kees have been training at Horsham Sunnyside Oval on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings and will shift out to Kalkee shortly. The club also has practice matches planned during the next month.

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Focus on mental game BY LOTTE REITER

eveloping individual players and building mental strength is at the crux of Nhill Tiger A Grade coach Melissa Polkinghorne’s approach to the 2020 Wimmera Netball Association season.

Polkinghorne, a first-time A Grade coach and former B Grade assistant coach, said she hoped a stripped-back training focus would reinvigorate the Tigers, who finished at the bottom of the 2019 ladder after failing to secure a win. She said while the side would remain realistic about its upcoming season, she saw promise in concentrating on the mental side of the game more so than the physical. “I really want to focus on mental toughness,” she said. “A lot of the times the girls are just as fit as the other teams, but it is the mental side that seems to start to slip a quarter or two into the game. “We started training in mid-January and we have just completed a training camp that has given us some ideas and strategies we can use. “We had some speakers come

along who talked about sport psychology and mindfulness.” Polkinghorne said the Tigers were training on Tuesday nights at Nhill. She said another key focus for pre-season was developing team cohesiveness, with the idea that this would translate to greater success on court for each of the club’s grades. “There is a big emphasis on making it more of a fun and light-hearted environment,” she said. “I really want to try to bring all our netball teams together as a whole and get the players to know each other more. “Sometimes, you have players who won’t even know if another girl they are in a team with is right or left handed. “I think it’s especially important because we don’t typically keep our players for too long. “A lot of the time our teams change over every two or so years, so it is important we can quickly build that cohesiveness and awareness.” The Tigers will have a relatively similar look to last season, though with a few changes, most notably centre and wing Gorgia Sealey who is departing the club

Coaches A Grade: Melissa Polkinghorne B Grade: Emma Dickinson C Grade: Peta Foster C Reserve: TBC 15 and under: Charlotte Foulds 13 and under: Elena James along with her partner. Polkinghorne said strong numbers and interest, however, had her confident in her side’s potential come the season start. “A couple of players have dropped off in A Grade, so we are looking at a few new teachers, hospital workers and university students who might be able to travel,” she said. “But most of the girls are probably coming back. Charlotte Foulds is one who is returning. She’s coaching under-15s again. “We didn’t have enough numbers for an under-17 side, but we’ve definitely got enough for C Reserve. I just don’t think we have officially submitted a C Reserve team yet.” Polkinghorne said the club had plans for a first pre-season practise match on March 12.

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BY DEAN LAWSON

combination of promoting professionalism, pride and representative responsibilities and using the latest information available to improve fitness and skill development and direction underpins a Nhill approach to Wimmera Football league this year. Tigers coach Jaye Macumber said a united approach from all involved in Nhill District Sporting Club was essential for football teams to experience success. He said the club was much more than a group of footballers and instead flew the banner for a town and the district. “A big part of Nhill’s approach to the 2020 season is recognising a need to be proud to be playing at Nhill and wearing the jumper in front of family, friends and community,” he said. “We want to grow a fresh sense of district solidarity where it is something special to wear the Tiger on your chest. “Having a united club is everything and for us it’s ensuring the netballers, hockey players, cricketers and footballers are all on board working for the town and community who can feel proud to watch

Drew Schneider in action last year.

Coaches Seniors: Jaye Macumber Reserves: Shane Gusman Under-17s: TBC Under-14s: TBC and support them. And with the footballers, if we can honestly get the playing group and all involved believing that, then we’re already halfway there and the success will come.” Macumber is a student of the game. He has gone to great lengths to gain as much insight as possible through various coaching, team-building and leadership programs. It appears obvious he wants to pour what he has garnered from his experiences into Davis Park and help Nhill increase its ability to match league pacesetters. Last year the Tigers, despite at times being competitive against quality opposition and having good leadership, finished on the bottom of the ladder. “As a coach I don’t think it’s acceptable to just turn up, do the same thing and expect a different result,” Macumber said.

“So we’re looking at the season as a whole. We’re inviting back former players who experienced good results in the past and can pass on stories about what it takes to be successful. “What we already know is that when we make the finals the whole town and district gets buzzing.” Macumber arranged a pre-season camp at the weekend that included a mix of elements he believes are required to get the best out of a playing group. Guests leading sessions included CBH Fitness director Adrian Rodrigues, who Macumber had connections with through his AFL Next Coach mentor and former Essendon player David Flood, and wellbeing advisor Aaron Schultz. Personal-development organisation Leading Teams, which provides support for AFL clubs and Leadership Wimmera programs, will also run a session at the club in March. Macumber said the approach was recognition of the changing dynamics of getting the best out of everyone involved in a footy club. “And it’s not just the players. Everyone is as important as everyone else in the roles they play – from the bloke filling up water bottles on training nights to the biggest-name recruits,” he said.

Macumber said the club had been training since October and had ramped up activities in January. “So far so good. A lot of focus has been keeping locals or attracting them back and we’ve been getting 25 to 30 on the track,” he said. “We have Jordan Zeitz coming back from Mt Gambier, Eric Brereton is coming with assistant coach Fraser Driscoll from North Adelaide in a car with Brady Alexander, and Michael Smith is travelling up from Ballarat. “At this stage we’re also exploring the potential of getting three talented young players from Papua New Guinea who have impressed while playing in Queensland. “Ed Pritchard is returning after playing in Portland and we expect younger guys such as Drew Schneider, Jarrod Dahlenburg, Darcy Honeyman and Angus Wheaton, to take on extra responsibilities this year. “The playing group has set goals around playing finals and I’m happy to support that – you don’t play and coach to make up numbers. “We’re doing game-sense and drills, working out the best ways to attack and defend, and importantly, the footies have been out since day one.” Nhill has practice matches planned throughout March and April.

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weekend of high-standard volleyball from Western Victorian teams will see opportunities for competition in the future.

Teams from Warrnambool, Mt Gambier and Ballarat traveled to Horsham for a series of matches in a pilot tournament for the establishment of a permanent regional league. Regional Affiliates development officer Tim Popple, who put the weekend together, was full of praise for the associations who took the opportunity. “With Mt Gambier in the middle of reforming, Warrnambool and Ballarat on the rise and of course Volleyball Horsham in a strong position at present, it was great to see all the players going hard at it on the court, but more importantly socializing with each other off the court,” he said. The tournament consisted of men’s, women’s and juniors with the majority of games going to a deciding set and few blowout results. Warrnambool president Steve Young was pleased with the weekend. “It is important for our players, both senior and junior to get opportunities outside of domestic volleyball, and this concept fulfills our aim of exposing as many of them to higher level volleyball,” he said. Mt Gambier president Campbell Baker said he could not wait for the next opportunity. “Volleyball in the mount is reforming after years being dormant, so we are slowly building” he said. “Our closest opposition in South Australia

is four-and-a-half hours away, so building relationships with Horsham, Warrnambool and Ballarat is our aim.” Volleyball Ballarat’s Henry Murnane was also a big supporter of the concept. “We were able to get some players involved from Daylesford, which was good for us as it helps build our senior program in Ballarat,” he said. Popple sought feedback from all associations and there was commonality among each one to continue with the concept. “All want to come back in mid-May. This will have a twofold affect for the Victorian teams, as it will serve as a warm-up for country championships in June, while Mt Gambier will continue to build its program and take every opportunity afforded them,” he said. “I’m confident we’ll get representation from Sunraysia and Bendigo next time, so the concept only looks like getting bigger. “To accommodate this expansion will take some creative scheduling. “It would be nice to have everything under the one roof, so that senior players can look after the juniors, without the need to jump from one stadium to another, and juniors can get the opportunity to watch good quality senior volleyball. “But we’ll keep in touch with the associations and keep encouraging them to try and get representation across all teams, so we end up with another big weekend of volleyball.” Warrnambool won the men’s division over Horsham. Horsham won the women’s section from Warrnambool and Warrnambool defeated HTLC Phantoms in junior competition.

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runch time, more appropriately ‘splash time’, as the business end of the Wimmera swimming season is rapidly approaching.

This weekend Horsham Sharks host the ‘grand final’ of the swimming season –Wimmera Country Swimming Championships. Individual swimmers will compete for the title of ‘best in the Wimmera’ in preferred strokes over preferred distances, champions sashes will go to swimmers with the highest points aggregates and teams will be competing for mantle of best swim club in the district. Swimmers will also be vying for times strong enough to secure them a place in a Wimmera District 12 squad, which travels to Melbourne on March 29 to compete at Victorian Inter District competition. An Ararat Swim meet last week did not disappoint. Despite drizzle and temperatures falling to 19 degrees, this

dampened neither spirits nor desire of swimmers to perform well, staking their claim for the day’s honours as well as for confidence-boosting performances. Ararat Rats coach Jo Donnan said the day went well for her team. “We managed to iron out some of the hiccups we have had in previous meets,” she said. While the weather was not conducive to fast, there were nonetheless great performances. Ararat Rats won the McKenzie Shield for the club with the highest aggregate and the Innez Collum trophy for the fastest male and female 100m breaststrokers went to Deacon Briggs, Horsham, and Ivana Donnan, Ararat, respectively. Standouts included five individual golds to Jorja Clode, Horsham, an aggregate of 13 individual golds to St Arnaud’s Start family of Heidi, Lachlan, Jordan, and Ebony, and a personal best was a 32-second result by Krys Syrota to win the 200-metre girls 11-12 breaststroke.

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orsham basketball trio Georgia Hiscock, Tim Pickert and Jeremiah McKenzie have won 2019-20 All Star 5 status for their Country Basketball League seasons.

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The selection reflects efforts in the league’s South West conferences based on performance during the season and respect earnt from peers. Hiscock’s selection is the third year in a row she has won All Star 5 recognition. She also won a best defensive player of the year award. Country Basketball league manager Sammy Cartwright said the standards of selected all-stars lifted every year. “Congratulations to the All Star 5 recipients for 201920 from the North East, North West and South West conferences,” he said. “Included in the list is a host of first-time winners, which shows the quality of athletes that are in contention for the limited spots. “The winners joined the recipients from Gippsland who were awarded in December. “On behalf of the CBL and Basketball Victoria Country, we congratulate the All Star 5 members and all who have participated in the league throughout 2019-20.” South West women All Star 5: Georgia Hiscock, Horsham; Olivia Fuller, Bellarine; Olivia Wormald, Mt Gambier; Leah Bartlett, Warrnambool; and Emily Winter, Millicent. Defensive players of the year: Georgia Hiscock, Horsham; Leah Bartlett, Warrnambool; Olivia Wormwald, Mt Gambier. South West men All Star 5: Jeremiah McKenzie, Horsham; Tim Pickert, Horsham; Jordan Lingard, Colac; Nathan Lemke, Colac; and Simon Berkefeld, Mt Gambier.

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Young Hornets hitting the mark Horsham junior basketballers have proved their might against the state’s best country teams. Horsham Amateur Basketball Association’s under-18 boys and under-16 girls competed at a Basketball Victoria Country division one and two championship in Bendigo at the weekend. The championship gathered the top 16 teams in country Victoria, from areas such as Ballarat, Shepparton, Wodonga and Geelong, to face-off against each other. Horsham coach Nicole Lakin said despite the tough competition, the two Horsham teams ‘made their mark’ – the under-18 boys winning two division one games and placing in the state’s top four, and under-16 girls winning the division two grand final and placing ninth. She said the result was an incredible effort and showed that Horsham teams, despite being from a ‘little country town’, were capable of competing with the best. “It was an awesome effort by both the boys and girls to get where they did at the weekend,” she said. “Both these teams have put endless hours in on the court to get these rewards, so it’s a great outcome for them and also for the junior kids to look up to and know that this is achievable. “We’ve always been seen as a Division 3 and 4 team, but now we’ve made our mark.” Lakin, who coaches the girls team, said she was particularly excited for them to walk away with the results that they did. “Because of the way the competition is structured, they ended up with probably the toughest draw,” she said. “But it was a really good result considering the two teams who kept us from getting into division one played against each other in the division one grand final. It means we’re up there.”

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orsham Harness Racing Club will help raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer research with a function at Horsham West Side Tabaret on March 9.

The club is running the event from 1pm to 4pm as part of Harness Racing Victoria’s Team Teal campaign. For six weeks through February and March the Team Teal campaign involves reinswomen in Victoria racing in teal driving pants for the cause.

HRV is partnering with Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group for the campaign. Tickets are $25 and available from the tabaret or by calling Vicky on 0417 390 526. Bookings are essential. The event includes a welcome drink on arrival, share platters, Team Teal ribbon, race book, lucky seat prizes, competitions, giveaways, sweeps and raffles. HRV and wagering partner Tabcorp commit $200 each per Team Teal winner for the campaign period, provid-

ing $400 towards programs such as a research nurse grant program and a survivors teaching students program for every victory. HRV has been a key driver of the Team Teal campaign since its inception in 2014. As well as money raised on the track, HRV’s Team Teal ambassadors drive other fundraising and promotional efforts during the campaign. Ambassadors this year are Jodi Quinlan, Kate Gath, Kerryn Manning and Jackie Barker, who will

wear Team Teal silks for each of their drives until March 15, Monique Burnett and HRV board member Judy Rothacker, who will be Team Teal spokeswomen, and Pony Trots Team Teal ambassador Courtney Laker. Ovarian cancer campaign advocate Karen Livingstone will be guest speaker at the Horsham gathering. She has been at the forefront of the ovarian cancer movement in Australia, having co-founded the national ovarian cancer consumer organisation in 2001, following the death of her

Busy season for Horsham golfers Horsham Golf Club Ladies members will turn their attention to club championships and a Golden Putter event in March after a field of 80 took park in an annual Carlin and Gazzard Pinehurst. Ladies championships days at Horsham are March 19, 24, 26 and 31, with the Golden Putter also on March 31. A field of 80 players from across the region took part in the pinehurst with Lisa Jakobi and Peg Muszkieta ultimately winning the event. The win was a back-to-back result for the pair, who won in 2019. For their success the winners won an accommodation package for a night at Mt Gambier Hotel, dinner for two at 1862 Restaurant and the use of a Mercedes Benz vehicle for the weekend. A former Horsham club member initiated the Carlin and Gazzard Pinehurst in 2010 through a friendship with the late Lionel Stingers.

WINNERS: Horsham Golf Club Ladies open Carlin and Gazzard Pinehurst winners Lisa Jakobi, left, and Peg Muszkieta, with sponsor Chis Gazzard.

Grampians shuffle continues While Grampians Cricket Association A Grade finalists are confirmed, their exact finishing order is still unknown. After day one of the final home-andaway round, three of the finalists are in a strong position to push for the maximum 10 points, which might drastically alter the top four. Swifts-Great Western and Youth Club can finish first or second and St Andrews and Pomonal either third or fourth depending on results. At Ararat’s Alexandra Oval, after a rain-delayed start due to thunderstorms on Friday, Swifts-Great Western invited St Andrews to bat and dismissed its opponent for 80 runs with Jayden McCarthy the destroyer with a season best 6-19.

Spinner Albert Eldridge chimed in with 3-18, only the Saints’ Michael Harricks resisted with 29. The Combine’s innings closed at 2-78 at stumps with unbeaten batsmen Tom Eckel, 15, and Travis Nicholson, 1, at the crease. Earlier captain Sam Cocks had made 54. With only three runs to make and eight wickets in hand it will be interesting to see what tactics the Combine adopt. The side will be mindful that second-placed Youth Club is in a good position to outright Halls Gap. The Clubbers are 6-126 having dismissed the Gappers for 106, the bulk of the Clubbers’ runs coming from Ethan Marrow who sits on 77 not out.

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Veterans at Warracknabeal Wimmera veteran golfers will continue to target the greens at Warracknabeal Golf Club on March 2 when they gather for their next competition. Competition at Warracknabeal on Monday attracted 74 players, with Steve Harris winning A Grade with 35 points, from Peter Kerber, 35, on countback. A B Grade section went to Brian Pitt, 36, from Pat McGee, 35, and Phil Hall won C Grade on countback from Noel Curran, 36. Nearest the pins: Fifth, Brian Gready, seventh, Trevor Yole, 13th; Ian Hair.

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THAT’S UP AND OVER: Umpire Kevin King signals a Brent Hudson six during a Horsham Cricket Association T20 final between Homers and RupanyupMinyip at Horsham City Oval. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

he form of big-hitting all-rounder Mark Mbofana has catapulted Rupanyup-Minyip into serious contention for a Horsham Cricket Association A Grade title after leading the Blue Panthers to a T20 premiership.

Mbofana smashed an unbeaten 159 as part of a crushing home-and-away win over Jung Tigers on Saturday, then followed up with an unbeaten 49 on Sunday as his team clinched the first final of the season. At Horsham City Oval on Sunday, Rupanyup-Minyip responded to Homers’ 20over 9-95 with 1-96 from only 11 overs. Brent Hudson also made 31 and Jamie Byrne was on 13 at the crease with Mbofana when the Blue Panthers passed the target. Adam Carter and Bailey Young had earlier taken three wickets each, while Adam Atwood was the best of the Homers batsmen on 37. Mbofana’s contribution in the T20 final took his overall unbeaten contribution with the bat at the weekend to 208 that collectively included 12 sixes and 16 fours. On Saturday, a thin Jung Tigers attack had no answer to the big-hitting righthander who rocketed his team well beyond a Tigers target of 134 to 3-246. Mbofana had earlier taken five wickets in the match. He now takes that form into a clash against likely fellow finalists Horsham Saints for a two-day encounter at Horsham’s Coughlin Park. Rupanyup-Minyip will bank on taking

momentum in the clash against the Saints, who had been content with a draw against Homers on Saturday in a weather-affected game. The efforts of Mbofana and the T20 final overshadowed the by-play that continues to unfold on the fringe of the top four. Laharum has sneaked into fourth place on the ladder by a point from NoradjuhaToolondo, the benefit of a win on forfeit over Blackheath-Dimboola. Noradjuha-Toolondo ensured it remained well within striking distance of the swinging fourth spot by beating Colts in a tight encounter and now plays Blackheath-Dimboola, surrounded by uncertainty about its opponent’s ability to field a team.

Heath Lang shone with the ball for the Bullants, capturing 6-26 as NoradjuhaToolondo managed to defend 162 by bowling Colts out for 154. Laharum, meanwhile, is up against Colts where anything could happen, considering the talents of players in both camps. A match between Homers and Jung Tigers rounds up this weekend’s games, where the Pigeons will attempt to distance themselves from the disappointment of Sunday. The Tigers, who had Tyler Puls, 51 not out, and Josiah Mock share a face-saving second-innings partnership of 66, will try to lift themselves for the challenge against the competition leader.

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A Grade This week: Two-day games, Colts v Laharum at Dudley Cornell Park, Noradjuha-Toolondo v Blackheath-Dimboola at Horsham City Oval, Horsham Saints v Rupanyup-Minyip at Coughlin Park, Homers v Jung Tigers at Sunnyside Recreation Reserve. Last week: Noradjuha-Toolondo 162 (K. Hair 67, D. Combe 30, B. Anson 27; D. Arnott 3-12, J. Newell 3-43) d Colts 10-154 (N. Keel 48, B. Millar 34; H. Lang 6-26, J. McDonald 3-36); Horsham Saints 162 (G. Davidson 48, C. Smith 38; S. Hopper 5-43, C. Britten 3-53, J. Kannar 2-22) drew with Homers 1-12; Rupanyup-Minyip 3-246 (M. Mbofana 159, B. Ison 37, B. Young 35; J. Pymer 2-36) d Jung Tigers 134 (S. Mock 39; M. Mbofana 5-24, B. Hudson 2-31 and 0-66, T. Puls 51); Laharum d Blackheath-Dimboola on forfeit.

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A Grade This week: Two-day games, Youth Club v Halls Gap at Stawell Central Park, St Andrews v Swifts-Great Western at Alexandra Oval, Chalambar v Pomonal at Ararat Gordon Street Oval. How they stand: St Andrews 80 (M. Harricks 29; J. McCartney 6-19, A. El-

dridge 3-18) v Swifts-Great Western 2-78 (S. Cocks 54); Chalambar 10-79 v Pomonal 10-125 (D. Garley 3-10, C. Gilmour 2-32 and 1-11); Youth Club 6-126 (E. Marrow 77; F. Butt 3-25, D. Micallef 3-41) v Halls Gap 105 (H. Evans 6-59, A. Verma 2-9)

Wimmera-Mallee A Grade This week: Jeffcott v BrimKellalac-Sheep Hills at Donald Recreation Reserve, Marnoo v Wycheproof-Narraport, Birchip v Donald, St Mary’s v St Arnaud at Warracknabeal’s Anzac Park. Last week: St Arnaud 4-128 (H. Durward 71; B. Gaylor 3-19) d Wycheproof-Narraport 125 (T. Trewin 41, B. Shepherd 34; H. Durward 5-19, K. Torney 2-12, J. Patching 2-26); Donald 7-175 (J. Leith 54, H. Cashin 37, J. Newell 30; T. Maruma 3-37) d Marnoo 5-162 (T. Maruma 43, L. Whitbourne 42, B. Cameron 28; J. Leith 2-16, H. Cashin 2-26); Jeffcott 310 (S. Abeywickrama 150, P. Morgan 37, D. Atkins 30; B. Watts 3-45, K. Taylor 3-58) d St Mary’s 68 (K. Taylor 35; N. Atkins 3-7, L. Jones 3-8); Brim-Kellalac-Sheep Hills 5-112 (I. McPherson 42, L. McGinniss 25; S, Noonan 2-20) d Birchip 8-108 (C. McCredden 25; M. McPherson 4-9, L. McGinniss 2-20, C. Dean 2-31).

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