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Road to recovery R

BY LAUREN HENRY

esidents affected by two Grampians National Park bushfires last week have begun the road to recovery, after one-third of Pomonal’s houses were burnt in the blaze.

Pomonal lost 45 homes, while one home burnt at Dadswells Bridge, along with a string of sheds, fencing and other assets.

The fires, started by dry lightning strikes on a catastrophic fire danger day on February 13, required a signficant response by emergency services personnel.

The Bellfield fire, which affected Pomonal, burnt a total of 2223 hectares, while 4357 hectares was razed by the Mt Staplyton blaze, which affected

Dadswells Bridge. Fire crews remain in both areas monitoring conditions and treating fire-damaged trees. Smoke might be visible from nearby areas.

While there is no threat to communities, authorities are mindful of weather conditions on Thursday and ask people to remain vigilant.

Pomonal remained closed to the wider public yesterday, with insurance assessors on site before residents could begin clean-up.

Horsham, Northern Grampians and Ararat councils are contributing to the set-up costs to have BlazeAid volunteers based at Halls Gap Recreation Reserve to work on fencing at fireaffected properties.

At a community meeting at Dadswells Bridge last week, Horsham Mayor Robyn Gulline acknowledged

the stressful situation residents had faced. “We are here to help now during the recovery phase,” she said.

“We know it’s a long way to recovery, but we will do whatever we can to make life easier.”

Residents raised questions about the lack of planned burns in the area in recent time; traffic management points; speeding through the lowered speed zones on the Western Highway; and lack of mobile phone coverage.

About 140 sheep died in the Dadswells Bridge area, and were buried on site.

There were no reports of livestock losses at Pomonal.

“Our focus this week is to support our farmers to restore essential services like power and collect further information on the impacts and conse-

quences to impacted rural landholders from fires and storms,” an Agriculture Victoria spokesperson said.

Parts of the Grampians National Park reopened yesterday after the entire park had been closed since the fires. The following areas of the park remain closed: Mount Zero carpark and picnic area; Hollow Mountain carpark; Mount Stapylton area; Mount Difficult area; Mount William and Major Mitchell Plateau; and Mafeking area.

Further areas of the park will be reopened once safe, with an update expected later in the week.

“At this stage it appears no campgrounds or other types of facilities have been impacted. Tracks in the affected areas will be assessed in the coming days,” a Parks Victoria

spokesperson said. Horsham Rural City Council is partnering with GIVIT, the State Government’s official donation management channel, to capture specific needs and provide targeted assistance. People or organisations wanting to support bushfire-affected communities can register at www.givit.org.au/vic-bushfires2024 to offer donations and support.

Horsham Plaza management office is collecting vouchers for food, fuel, hardware and day-to-day needs, which will be passed onto Member for Lowan Emma Kealy’s office to distribute to fire victims.

A GoFundMe page for the Pomonal community has collected more than $90,000. To donate visit www.gofund me.com/f/pomonal-bushfire-recovery • More fire stories, pages 13-15

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Bushfire recovery efforts Horsham Rural City Council is assisting Dadswells Bridge residents in their recovery from last week’s bushfire.

Q32/2024 PROVISION OF CONCRETING SERVICES PANEL CONTRACT Maintenance and upkeep of various councilowned concrete structures.

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As part of our disaster recovery services, we are providing essential support to those affected by this natural disaster.

All tender, EOI and RFQ details hrcc.vic.gov.au

Support for Dadswells Bridge residents: Emergency Relief Payments: Eligible community members who have been impacted by the fires can access Victorian Government emergency relief payments.

These payments are designed to provide immediate financial assistance during this challenging time.

Community Support: HRCC is working with support organisations to ensure that affected individuals and families receive the necessary emotional and practical support.

We also encourage impacted residents to reach out to the Emergency Recovery Hotline at 1800 560 760 for assistance.

HRCC has deployed recovery resources: Environmental health and business support staff, road maintenance and tree safety crews.

GIVIT Bushfire Relief: HRCC is partnering with GIVIT, the Victorian Government’s official donation channel. Through GIVIT, we are able to capture specific needs

Containment: During the peak of the fire threat, HRCC grader drivers worked through the night to establish containment lines which reduced the blaze’s impact. and provide targeted assistance.

Donations received will be used to purchase essential items and services for those recovering from the bushfires.

Quotes from HRCC officials: Mayor Robyn Gulline: “Although there were no lives lost, the fire has impacted on the Dadswells Bridge community considerably, with a house destroyed, major livestock losses, multiple sheds burnt and some machinery. The emotional strain of the fire has taken its toll as well.”

Drop in sessions for Dadswells Bridge residents If you need assistance or just someone to talk to, representatives from Horsham Rural City Council and Grampians Community Health will be available at the Dadswells Bridge Hall on:

Chief Executive Officer Sunil Bhalla: “During the recovery process we want to help residents as much as possible. An important role we can play is to connect impacted residents with the various services and agencies that they need, and act as a conduit for them.”

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What can you do to provide support: People or organisations interested in supporting bushfire-affected communities should register with GIVIT to offer donations and support. givit.org.au/vic-bushfires-2024

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Get ready for an exciting weekend, Horsham Motorcycle Club has announced the return of its annual MX Amateurs event.

Taking place March 9 and 10 at Dooen Recreation Reserve, the motocross event promises action-packed races for riders and fans.

Attendees can expect not only intense races but also live music from local DJs and a performance by a talented Horsham youth band.

The weekend-long event is expected to be a fun time for people of all ages.

The MX Amateurs event will serve as a precursor to the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship, a national level competition that will be landing in Dooen on the first weekend of April.

Roberts Avenue toilets close for refurbishment

HORSHAM CITY URBAN RENEWAL

Dispose of household chemicals for free with 'Detox your home' Household Chemical Disposal – Horsham Transfer Station Highly toxic items, such as chemicals, should never be put in your rubbish bins or poured down the drain.

You can drop off household chemicals at our free Detox Your Home events at the Horsham Transfer Station Saturday 9th March from 8am to 10am.

Items that can be dropped off include weed killers, cleaning products, cosmetics, cooking oil, fire extinguishers.

To view a full list of acceptable items, and to register your drop off time, scan the QR code.

The Horsham City Urban Renewal Project identifies sites and precincts suitable for urban renewal to encourage future development including residential, commercial, and mixed use.

The project will facilitate the development of these precincts through economic modeling, urban analysis, setting a clear vision, planning controls and design guidelines.

Any feedback on the Urban Renewal Plan is encouraged.

BICYCLES SHARED PATHWAY PROGRAM

The public toilets on Roberts Avenue are set to undergo extensive refurbishment starting from 26 February. The refurbishment works are anticipated to last for a period of three weeks.

HRCC is encouraging the community to review the draft plan and the proposed cycle and shared path network and provide feedback.

Throughout this period the accessible toilet will remain operational. However, it will also be closed for one week for its own refurbishment once the male and female toilets reopen.

The final plan will be influenced by this feedback and presented to Council for review and endorsement.

Please note that the nearest alternative public toilet facility at the Woolworths carpark will be available as well during the planned Roberts Avenue refurbishments. We look forward to brighter and more modern amenities in the near future.

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Council ward changes confirmed H

BY LAUREN HENRY

orsham Rural City Council will move to a seven singlecouncillor ward structure for its next election in October.

It will be the first time the council has had wards, with an unsubdivided structure since amalgamation in 1994.

The recommended names for the seven wards are Green Park, Horsham North, Kalimna, May Park, Oatlands, Pine Lake, and Wyn Wyn. Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced changes last week having accepted the recommendation of the Electoral Representation Advisory Panels, changing 30 councils across Victoria to singlemember ward structures to ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 2020.

Under the Act, having an uneven number of councillors across each ward is not compliant, and there is no requirement for a councillor to live in the ward they represent.

The panels made recommendations for the total number of councillors for each municipality, the ward structure, the number of wards, number of councillors per ward, ward boundaries and names.

Ms Horne said the new electoral representation arrangements ensured councils were more reflective of the communities they represented.

“These new ward boundaries will be in place for the local government elections this year, an important step in our work to reform local government and meet the expectations of communities right across Victoria,” she said.

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spokesperson said the organisation would provide an update once it had considered the information.

But Horsham councillors’submission to the panel last year called to retain an unsubdivided electoral structure.

Signed by mayor Robyn Gulline and councillors David Bowe, Penny Flynn, Les Power, Bob Redden and Ian Ross, the submission opposed all three options.

Councillors cited concerns such as challenges in attracting candidates for election, urban and rural diversity, and ongoing costs to review and realign boundaries as the city’s population grows.

The panel received 17 submissions to the proposed Horsham changes, with eight highly critical of changing from an unsubdivided to a singlecouncillor ward structure.

Reduction in councillors

Two other Wimmera councils are also set for electoral ward boundaries and a reduction in councillors.

Northern Grampians Shire Council will change to three wards, instead of four, based on population, and will move from seven councillors to six.

The new ward names will be Kara Kara, Central and Grampians.

It currently has four wards – one with three councillors, one with two councillors and two with one councillor.

Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Rob Haswell said the decision came as a surprise because the council was led to believe the panel was favouring a model of no wards and seven councillors, which the council preferred.

DIRECTION: Horsham Rural City Council will have seven single-councillor wards starting at the next local government elections in October.

“There is a couple of awkward little bits in it – Stawell is divided by the railway line, so on the Grampians side of the railway line in Stawell it becomes the Grampians ward, and on the township side of the railway line it becomes the central ward,” he said.

“The central ward is much smaller as Marnoo is now in the Kara Kara ward, which has almost doubled in size.

“While its not our ideal – its not bad and we will deal with it.”

Cr Haswell said having six councillors could also affect voting at council meetings.

“If you get three each and its locked, then the mayor gets the deciding vote,

so that’s one area where it is a little difficult,” he said.

Yarriambiack Shire Council will change to a multi-councillor ward structure, with a total of six councillors – three wards with two councillors each.

The recommended names for the wards are Dunmunkle, Hopetoun and Warracknabeal.

Yarriambiack chief executive Tammy Smith said the primary changes would involve adjusting ward boundaries and reducing the number of councillors to six.

“The existing structure with an uneven distribution of councillors across

wards, two for Hopetoun, three for Warracknabeal, and two for Dunmunkle, will be revised, come the 2024 election,” she said.

Mrs Smith said information sessions, as part of Municipal Association of Victoria’s Stand for Council Program, were planned to assist prospective candidates in understanding the roles and expectations of a councillor, along with the nomination process.

Full details about the ward changes can be found at www.local government.vic.gov.au/councilgovernance/electoral-representationadvisory-panels-eraps.

Butcher fire

DAY OUT: The 2024 Murtoa Pool ‘Swim with WIM’ Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday, bringing together Murtoa and district residents to celebrate summer at their local pool. Pool manager Chez Anderson said WIM Resource had provided barbecue supplies, drinks, ice creams and inflatables for boat races at the free event, from 3pm to 7pm. WIM Resource community engagement officer Murray Wilson said the organisation was an active participant in community initiatives in the region and was pleased to support Murtoa through the event. Pictured are Mrs Anderson, Mr Wilson and Delilah Lesser, 3, getting in early ahead of the event. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Country Fire Authority leaders say it was a ‘lucky save’ at Horsham City Meats on Darlot Street, Horsham, after a fire early Monday morning.

CFA District 17 commander Dan Condon said the electrical fire was not suspicious and likely caused by a malfunction at the circuit board.

He said Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria members were driving through Horsham between 12.30am and 1am, saw smoke from the building and called the fire brigade.

“It penetrated the roof and Horsham firefighters donned breathing apparatus and used dry chemical to save the butcher shop,” Mr Condon said.

“It was a fantastic, quick response.

“It was also a multi-agency effort as Horsham Rural City Council supplied a generator to keep fridges running to save about $50,000 worth of stock.”

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Development set to proceed T

BY SEAN O’CONNELL

he development group behind a housing project for healthcare workers in Horsham says it is hopeful of breaking ground soon after a year-long setback.

Elmstone Property Group director Stuart Benjamin said the development, on a 3.5-acre block facing Byrne and Tucker streets in Horsham, had recently gained council approval.

“We’re pleased to announce Horsham Rural City Council issued the permit in January to allow the project to proceed,” he said.

“We’ve now to comply with that permit, working with referral authori-

ties. Once that’s approved, we can start the build.”

Mr Benjamin said developers would work with referral authorities to redo parts of the development’s civil design, such as water, sewerage and storm water detention, to meet the permit’s requirements.

He said Elmstone Property Group had consulted organisations including Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, Powercor, NBN, Horsham Rural City Council and GWMWater.

“This particular part of Horsham is badly served by power,” he said.

“We’ve to do a fairly substantial upgrade. It didn’t have the capacity for two more houses let alone our project.

“The goal is always to stagger the delivery.”

Mr Benjamin said the development would house people in the medical profession for a variety of reasons, including students who were placed in the rural city, others who had taken up a full-time position at the hospital and needed short-term accommodation while they looked for permanent housing, and specialists who visit the region for small periods of time each week or month.

He said, once complete, it would be comprised of 36 one-bedroom units, four of which had disability access and eight which could be converted into double units for families.

“The only thing holding it up is sewer plan approval, then the project can make a start.”

Mr Benjamin said the project’s estimated cost was now between $8and $10-million, with construction expected to begin in March.

“We are now at the point where we would like to hear from any trades who are interested in taking part,” he said.

“We will be starting the underground works between March and June and home construction between June and July.

“The first of the doctors and nurses should be in late this year and all dwellings finished in 12 months’ time.

Anniversary celebration Minyip will be transported back in time on Sunday when the town marks 40 years since filming began on television series, The Flying Doctors.

Minyip Progress Association subcommittee member Yvonne Bunton said when she first saw the show on television, she travelled from Castlemaine to see it being made in person.

“I found out where it was being filmed, fell in love with the town and ever since I’ve been a fan of the show,” she said.

“I had friends in Minyip at the time, so I would come over for a week or two when they were filming.

“I’ve fond memories of all the episodes. I’ve met a few of the actors, got their autographs and had photos with them.”

Ms Bunton said the show had a lasting impact on the town.

“There was regular busloads of tourists and German and Dutch fan clubs started up and they still come to see where it was filmed,” she said.

“They come and ask things like ‘where did the doctor live and where was the radio base?’.”

Ms Bunton said organisers were

FANS: From left, Bruce Midgley, Chris Niewand and Yvonne Bunton prepare for the 40th anniversary of filming The Flying Doctors television series in Minyip. They are pictured in front of Emma’s Garage with Mr Midgley’s 1937 Buick.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER preparing the Club Hotel – which featured in the television show as The Majestic – for the anniversary.

She said some of her own memorabilia from the show would be on display inside the hotel on the day, along with items from Minyip and Dis-

trict Historical Society’s collection.

The day will also include a show and shine, with classic cars lining up along Minyip’s main street.

Other family-friendly activities include street stalls, information booths, music, a kids zone and a ser-

vice club barbecue. Ms Bunton said an auction would take place on the day, with proceeds going towards the Flying Doctors charity, while earnings from the car show would go to Minyip Progress Association.

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Food, wine, and market Horsham Agricultural Society’s twoday 150km Feast returns this weekend with an opportunity for patrons to sample the best in food, wine and discover small businesses.

Society secretary and event organiser Andrea Cross said Saturday night’s Dinner Under the Stars, which included a five-course meal with matching wines for 150 people, had already sold out.

“On the Sunday, we have a Food Truck and Wine Festival, and Growers and Makers Marketplace, which was introduced last year,” she said.

Mrs Cross said admission to the Sunday market, which ran from noon until 7pm, was $15 and free for people younger than 18 years of age.

She said a variety of businesses within a 150-kilometre radius of Horsham would have an opportunity to showcase their wares across each day.

“We are excited to be pairing with some agribusinesses such as The Pastured Promise. They are two young couples from near Stawell, who have a combined farm enterprise raising livestock for consumption. Zoe, who is one of the owners, is going to be speaking on the Saturday night and sharing her story,” Mrs Cross said.

“We are pleased to have Jenny Strange of Gunyah Park Fresh Goat Meat, who has a farm near Jeparit.

“She is going to be represented at the dinner and is bringing her goat meat to sell at market.”

Mrs Cross said the agricultural society would put profit from the event back into improvements at Horsham Showground.

“The profit from this event will go towards a new stage,” she said.

“It will complement the events Horsham Agricultural Society manages, but also for our external hirers, it could lead to music festivals and other new outdoor entertainment events.”

Mrs Cross said ticketing information was available on the event’s website, 150kmfeast.com.au

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‘Commendable’ housing initiative

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he completion of four affordable housing units, two in Murtoa and two at Woomelang, has created more housing options for older Yarriambiack residents.

The council officially handed over control of new and existing housing units in Murtoa to Dunmunkle Lodge yesterday, with the organisation confirming leases had already been signed

and the houses would soon be occupied.

Woomelang Retirement Units Committee, a council-affiliated community asset committee, will manage the Woomelang units.

Yarriambiack Shire mayor Kylie Zanker said $2.8-million from the State Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, secured in 2022,

enabled the houses to be built. “The primary goal is to provide downsizing opportunities into smaller, energyefficient houses that require less maintenance, catering specifically to the needs of the ageing population,” she said.

Cr Zanker said the council had collaborated with Dunmunkle Lodge to manage the units after an expres-

sion of interest and public notification process, which led council to enter a 50-year lease agreement with the notfor-profit organisation.

Dunmunkle Lodge chief executive Peter Ballagh said the partnership was a ‘commendable initiative’ that would allow residents to stay living in their communities.

“The collaboration also opens up

opportunities for residents to access additional services, such as home and gardening maintenance services,” he said.

“The partnership not only benefits the new tenants, but also presents an opportunity for them to sell existing properties in Murtoa, potentially making room for families to relocate to the shire.”

Barefoot extravaganza Dimboola Boat and Water Ski Club is once again hosting a weekend of excitement on the Wimmera River.

The biennial Dimboola Water Ski Tournament and Peter Taylor Barefoot Waterski Memorial night jump returns on Friday and Saturday.

Event spokesperson Nigel Crisp said in its fifth iteration, the event was getting bigger each time.

“We’re hoping for big crowds and good weather,” he said.

“We start on Friday night with practise jumps and qualifiers and then on Saturday there are slalom, tricks and classes of jumps.

“There’ll be skiers from 10 years old to 70 years old.

“Open jumpers compete in the Peter Taylor Barefoot Waterski Memorial night jump, before our fireworks show, which has become famous.”

Mr Crisp said the water and ski club hosted the event with support from regional community groups.

“Barefoot Victoria and Barefoot South Australia operate the water component – it is a joint venture,” he said.

“This year, World Barefoot Council head Geoff Blaauw and Barefoot Australia president John O’Neill will be in attendance.

“We also have some people coming internationally to compete.

“We are expecting about seven or eight big jumpers who can jump more than 20 metres for the open night jump.”

Mr Crisp said the Saturday would also include a charity auction and Welcome to Country from 6.30pm.

“We are raising money for Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids and Rural Outreach mental health,” he said.

“The event is free, we are not about making money, it’s about getting people together.”

People wanting more information can visit the ‘Peter Taylor Barefoot Waterski Memorial’ Facebook page.

PRACTICE RUN: Above, Ryley Afford, and left, Thomas Roberts, Australian under-23 champion, barefoot water skiing on the Wimmera River at Dimboola in preparation for the weekend event.

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n the heart of Nhill, where the boundless sky meets the rich tapestry of history, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch for the upcoming Nhill Airshow on April 13.

This year’s airshow promises not just an exhibition of aircraft but an immersive journey into the realms of aviation history, heritage and community spirit.

Headlining the event is the return of Paul Bennet, a world-class aerobatic pilot, whose performances have left an indelible mark on aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

Nhill Airshow spokesperson Rob Lynch said the skies above Nhill would once again echo with the thunderous roar of engines and the grace of aerobatic manoeuvres as Mr Bennet and his team took centre stage.

“Paul’s aerobatics are stunning and always a major attraction at the Avalon Airshows, so we’re really looking forward to having him at Nhill this year,” he said.

Mr Lynch said one of the features of the Nhill Airshow was the opportunity to meet some of the pilots and have a close look at their aircraft during the interval.

“Adding a touch of vintage glamour to the festivities, a DC3 aircraft will grace the airshow with a historic touchdown with passengers arriving from Melbourne, evoking memories of an era when the magnificent machines regularly graced the skies,” he said.

The morning arrival of the DC3, coupled with a special joy flight during the airshow, offers a unique opportunity for attendees to relive the golden age of aviation.

EYES TO THE SKIES: World-class aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet will headline events at Nhill Airshow on April 13.

Bookings for the ‘flight of a lifetime’ can be made on the Nhill Airshow website.

As the aircraft take centre stage, activities on the ground promise to be equally engaging.

Helicopter and Tiger Moth joyrides will elevate the adrenaline, while Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre will open its doors, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich history of Nhill’s century of aviation.

A large photographic display captures life on the Second World War Royal Australian Air Force Base setup in 1941, and the restored Avro Anson and Wirraway on show are a tribute to the airmen of that time.

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A diverse ground program offers a range of entertainment for all ages.

The Pacific Belles, a singing group specialising in songs from the 193050s, along with Nhill-Dimboola Brass Band, will create an atmosphere that resonates with nostalgia and joy.

A unique Delorian car will be on display, as part of a variety of classic cars and military vehicles.

A special feature will be the Crafters’ Fair in the historic Bellman Hangar, where there will also be children’s activities.

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The event is a community effort, organised by volunteers and benefiting many clubs and organisations in the town.

Tickets and joy flight bookings are now available at www.nhillairshow. com.au and people can stay updated by following Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre’s Facebook page.

For inquiries, people can call Rob Lynch on 0428 911 387 or Jenny Creek, 0417 014 278, or call into Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre at Nhill aerodrome, open every weekend and on public holidays, from 10am to 4pm.

Webster wins pre-selection The Nationals Anne Webster was preselected unopposed to contest the seat of Mallee in the next Federal Election.

Dr Webster is the sitting Member for Mallee and was first elected in 2019.

The next Federal Election will be on or before September 27, 2025.

Dr Webster was endorsed as a candidate for the election by the party’s members, as were sitting members Sam Birrell for Nicholls and Darren Chester for Gippsland.

Dr Webster said she was looking forward to the challenge of helping the Coalition win the next election.

“I will be focused on putting forward positive plans, particularly around health and education, to deliver the services we need in the Mallee,” she said.

Party leaders indicated they would select candidates for other federal divisions in due course.

Kick-start grants New businesses considering setting up a premises in Ararat’s central business district can now apply for a $2500 grant.

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The two bushfires in Grampians National Park last week have left communities devastated – particularly Pomonal – and it’s been tough to see those affected endure such heartbreak.

But if there is one thing the Wimmera excels in, it’s community spirit – especially pulling together in times of tragedies.

We have seen it many times over the years – whether it be fires, floods or drought – when communities are hit by natural disasters and need a hand, Wimmera people step up and assist.

I’ve heard from those directly affected by the fire how appreciative they have been of the response by not only emergency services personnel and other organisations who united for a swift response, but to the general public who have wanted to immediately help.

Whether it be donations, offers of accommodation and to assist with housing animals or cleaning up, the region has come together to make a terrible situation that little bit easier.

First and foremost, those people who lost their homes and had their properties affected

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– everybody has you in their thoughts.

And for many in the region, they have experienced a similar loss themselves in previous fires.

People in the region are no stranger to dealing with fires and the ongoing repercussions that follow afterwards, so one positive is the response to assist will come from some of the most experienced people in the field.

It’s hard to see a positive at this early stage, but the fires could have been a lot worse.

Given the catastrophic forecast and dangerous conditions that were experienced in the Grampians, so many homes, businesses and community assets were saved.

And for that, we are thankful.

To the emergency services teams that were on the fire ground and managing it from incident control centres, the region cannot say thank you enough.

ON THEIR WAY: From left, Lea Crammond, Gerang Gerung Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre volunteer Stacy Whitehorse and Robin Webb return two orphaned tawny frogmouth birds to the wild.

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Reward for rehabilitation centre Two orphaned tawny frogmouth birds were re-released into the wild last week.

Gerang Gerung Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre volunteer Stacy Whitehorse said she had been raising the birds since November.

“They started off in a small cage and now they have been in the flight aviary where they have been getting their wings and muscles strengthened. I know they are very good flyers by now,” she said.

Ms Whitehorse said it was a bittersweet moment when animals were returned to their habitat.

“It’s great to be a wildlife rehabilitator, to get the little guys home and see them onto their next chapter,” she said.

“It was an absolute pleasure to look after these two, and a privilege.

“On the downside, young birds in their first year have a torrid time.

“There’s a lot of dangers out there, whether they are hand-raised or parentraised. So, let’s hope the monsters, which is what I affectionately call them, manage that first year, stick around and stay out of trouble.”

Robin Webb, a hobby photographer, said he and others had visited the native bird species for some time when he realised they had been orphaned.

“We’ve been coming down and taking photos of them for quite a while, keeping an eye on them. And then it was just one night that we saw all the parents get killed on the road,” he said.

Lea Crammond said she returned with her husband Peter the following morning

to confirm the birds had been left on their own, and she contacted the rehabilitation centre.

“The next morning there was still no parent, and so that’s when we got in touch with Wildlife,” she said.

“We got on a ladder, got them out of their nest and Stacy has been raising them.

“We are very grateful that she’s done that because they would have perished – it was a really hot day the day we rescued them.”

Prior to the birds’ re-release, Kevin Bolwell presented Ms Whitehorse with a donation to continue the centre’s rehabilitation work, on behalf of Burnt Creek residents.

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Council ready to assist in rebuild A

BY LAUREN HENRY

rarat Rural City mayor Bob Sanders has vowed the council will stand sideby-side Pomonal residents to support their recovery from last week’s bushfire.

Council staff are working to assist fire-affected residents with clean-up and recovery, as well as manage donations of hay, animal food and waste bins available from its gravel pit site on Pomonal-Stawell Road.

The council has also set up a recovery hub in Pomonal to assist residents, including providing information about support services.

Cr Sanders said the broader community was thinking of and standing with residents of Pomonal.

“Our hearts go out to the community during this very difficult time, and we extend our deepest sympathies to those who have lost their homes and their livelihoods,” he said.

“These are things they may have invested many years of their lives into building. I am shocked and stunned by what I have seen so far.

“I believe we are yet to see the full extent of the devastation wrought by the bushfire, but we understand the fires have already had a profound impact on Pomonal and its people, and will continue to have for some time to come.

“The council will be here for Pomonal for the weeks and months to come to support the recovery of our community.”

Cr Sanders said the resilience of Pomonal was

evident. “But even strong communities require support in the face of such devastation, and we want to let them know Ararat Rural City Council is committed to providing all the support within our means,” he said.

“Our goal is to reduce the impact on the community as much as possible and to assist in rebuilding the lives of those affected.

“In times of adversity, it is the strength of the community and the support of one another that will see us through. Together, we will overcome this dreadful event, and we will stand side-byside with the resilient community of Pomonal every step of the way.”

GWMWater last week issued a notice to Pomonal residents to not drink tap water, but the water was deemed safe on Monday.

“Water, essential supplies and a generator has been set up in Pomonal to help reinstate essential services promptly, and additional generators are ready to be deployed once it is safe to do so,” Cr Sanders said.

“The council is working tirelessly to support the needs of those impacted by the fires. We are continuing to work closely with our emergency response organisations to navigate the challenges and minimise the impact on our residents.”

People affected by the fire are asked to register via Ararat Rural City Council website, www. ararat.vic.gov.au/grampians-fire-emergency or call the council on 5355 0200.

TRAINED: The Country Fire Authority Eureka Group Strike Team who survived a burnover at Pomonal last week, from left, Alistair Couzenes, Eureka Group Strike Team Leader, with Jeremy Guley, Brett Marshall, Liam Ryan, Georgia Cook and Jarrod Pegg. Picture: CFA

Firefighters survive burnover Country Fire Authority firefighters have told how their training helped save their lives during a burnover on the fireground at Pomonal last week.

The five CFA members of the Eureka Group Strike Team sustained minor injuries when fire passed over their vehicle.

The crew arrived in Pomonal, near Grampians National Park, about 4pm on Tuesday, when a wind change occurred soon after.

Ballarat CFA member Jarrod Pegg said the blaze went from slow-moving and predictable to increasing in height several metres at a time.

“We were attacking the fire and the rapid change in wind caused a significant fire wall to approach our truck, which

came over us while we were still out of the truck,” he said.

“At that point in time I enacted our burnover protocol at CFA, ensured my crew was in the truck safely, then radioed through a mayday call to our strike team leader to inform them of our situation. From there other units from our strike team approached and assisted in our safety.

“We had little time to act to the situation, but were able to get in the truck safely with minimal injuries.

“Fortunately our training kicked in, we train for this type of activity – we don’t like to see it and hope it never happens, but we still train for it every season.”

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“Everyone played a part in our protection and safety.”

After receiving medical clearance, the strike team continued fighting fires.

“I’m proud of my crew. They were adamant they wanted to get back to the fire ground as soon as they could,” he said.

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BY LAUREN HENRY

ollowing a 48-hour period of challenging weather conditions across Victoria, Premier Jacinta Allan made her way to the Wimmera last week to view first-hand the areas burnt by the Grampians fires.

Ms Allan was joined by Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes, Emergency Services Commissioner Rick Nugent, and Country Fire Authority chief officer Jason Heffernan.

The contingent visited Horsham incident control centre on Wednesday then the fire grounds at Dadswells Bridge and Pomonal on Thursday.

They also met with the mayors of Horsham, Northern Grampians and Ararat councils, and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy.

Ms Allan thanked emergency services who had fought the fires, paying special tribute to Dadswells Bridge CFA captain Peter Jackman and his team for responding to the fire as their own properties were under threat.

“I also wanted to thank the local community for heeding the warnings on Monday and into Tuesday that Rick and others sent – a very clear message into these local communities that Tuesday was going to be a catastrophic rating day, and that means the worst of the worst days you can have when it comes to fire and weather – indeed only the second of those types of days since Black Saturday, some 15 years ago,” she said.

Ms Allan said Victoria had experienced fires in the western part of the state, as well as a massive storm front and destructive winds – all within 48 hours.

She said a range of emergency payments, such as personal hardship payments, had immediately been made available to fire victims, and more was likely to follow after full assessments had taken place.

Ms Symes advised people who had lost houses to contact the government’s recovery hotline, where case workers were assigned who could answer people’s questions.

“In past experiences we’ve had houses destroyed in floods and previous fires, what would ordinar-

FIRST-HAND: From left, Fire Rescue Victoria incident controller Mark Gunning, Premier Jacinta Allan, CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan and Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes inspect fire damage at Dadswells Bridge.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER ily happen and... what would be expected in this situation is if you were uninsured and a vulnerable person, you would be supported to ensure your house is cleaned up, made safe and there are grants of up to $45,000 for people that fit into that eligible criteria,” she said.

“There will be a range of supports – I have been in contact with the Commonwealth government in relation to the activation of joint funding arrangement.”

Mr Nugent thanked the volunteers and paid workers who fought the fires, describing it as ‘absolutely fantastic work’ by highly skilled and professional people to deal with a fire that could have been ‘a lot worse’.

“I was fortunate enough to fly over the fire grounds in the Grampians and look at the devastation, but what was really clear to the me and the other chiefs that were with me was the assets that were protected by the agencies,” he said.

“The assets that were protected from the fire – you can see it had come right up to their doorsteps and its gone around because of the great work the firefighters have done.”

Mr Nugent also paid tribute to those people who worked at the Horsham incident control centre who helped co-ordinate all the agencies who helped fight the fires.

“They were very well prepared.

We knew it was catastrophic conditons. They prepared well, but so did the community,” he said.

“I feel for the residents who have lost homes – it is devastating to lose a home.”

Horsham incident controller Mark Gunning said emergency services would make sure roads reopened as soon as possible so people could reconnect with family members and return to their properties.

The Western Highway reopened about lunchtime on Thursday, with speed restrictions.

“We need to get people back in.

People need to start taking the next steps. We’ve had significant loss in and around Pomonal, and some people know they have lost a home or that their home is still there. Others – it’s unknown – and they’ve been living with that unknown for 48 hours,” Mr Gunning said.

“We need to reassure those people that whether the answer is good or

bad, there is an answer and we’ve got support there.”

Mr Gunning said in regards to providing housing to displaced people, many accommodation providers in Halls Gap had opened their doors to Pomonal people.

“So it’s communities looking after communities – there’s a lot going on there and we want to make sure those connections are made,” he said.

Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster’s request to Federal Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt to activate Commonwealth funding for bushfire victims was successful, with Pomonal residents who have been significantly impacted by the fires able to apply for the Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Payment from 2pm today.

Dr Webster visited Pomonal and the Horsham incident control centre on Friday, and also met with Northern Grampians mayor Rob Haswell.

Available for people who suffered serious damage or injury as a result of the bushfires, eligible adult residents can receive $1000 and children $400 to help with immediate costs of recovery.

Fleeing from Dadswells fire When Lee-Anne Day left Dadswells Bridge on Tuesday to take wool into Horsham, she never expected to return and find her home threatened by a bushfire.

Ms Day’s home was the only house destroyed at Dadswells Bridge when the fire spread from Grampians National Park to private land.

There were also several sheds, fences, stock and other property burnt in the area, but businesses, the caravan park and community facilities in the township were saved.

Ms Day lives on a property owned by Doug and Patricia Crute, owners of Dadswells Bridge icon The Giant Koala.

“By the time we got home we had a phone call from Patricia and she said pack what you can and get out,” Ms Day said.

“We didn’t even have a chance to pack clothes – I looked out my bathroom window and I saw flames.

“We’re very lucky that we still have a shearing shed, but the house did get hit.”

Ms Day described fleeing from the fire as ‘very scary’.

“When I say we lost everything – my son and I left with three dogs and three kittens,” she said.

Ms Day said UnitingCare had helped with accommodation for two weeks, but she was unsure of where they would live after that.

She said it was mentally difficult to deal with the fire and the recovery.

“I’m just not the type of person to accept charity, but everyone has been extremely helpful,” she said.

“I don’t like to because I think there’s someone in a worse situation than myself.

“But when you have nothing and everything you own is sitting in the back seat of your car, you know you are in trouble.”

Ms Day said she was able to salvage a 140-year-plus roasting dish owned by her grandmother, and the toilet was still standing.

“All my photos are gone, my parents’ wedding album, my dad’s train set that he left my son is gone – it’s a bit devastating,” she said.

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DEVASTATING: The O’Connor family home at Pomonal was destroyed in the Bellfield blaze on Tuesday.

Heartwarming response T

BY LAUREN HENRY

he O’Connor family home was one of 44 homes at Pomonal destroyed in the Bellfield fire last week.

Bernie and Karen O’Connor had owned the home for 26 years, raising their children Tim and Ellie at the picturesque foot of Grampians National Park.

Their shed was saved, but their home reduced to ashes.

“The house directly behind us, the house beside us and the house across the road – all three were fine,” Mr O’Connor said.

“It’s just so random.”

Mr O’Connor said while their home was insured, there were many contents that could not be insured.

“Boxes of photos of the kids, my wife’s wedding dress, some of the paintings we had on the walls, kids’ paintings when they went to school – that’s the real killer,” he said.

“You can’t insure memories.”

Mr O’Connor said on the day of the fire, he was not at Pomonal.

“We rent an old house in Warracknabeal

and are often there during the week so I can work, and we go home to Pomonal on weekends,” he said.

“About 2.30pm I saw on the news there was a fire coming across the Grampians and if the wind changes... it could affect Pomonal – and that’s exactly what it did.

“We didn’t know one way or another until a friend sent a text saying sorry to hear about your house – that was the very first message we got.”

Mr O’Connor said he had experienced bushfires in 2006, but his property was not directly affected.

“We chose to come here – we know we’re in a bushfire area, but we do it with fingers crossed in a way, knowing its always a possibility,” he said.

Mr O’Connor said there was sadness in the Pomonal community, with plenty sharing hugs and sympathy at a community barbecue on Sunday.

“It’s just amazing how these small communities just band together,” he said.

Mr O’Connor praised Member for Lowan Emma Kealy, who rang and checked in.

“She’s just been fantastic – no interest in

politics, just 100 percent interest in people,” he said.

Mr O’Connor said the outpouring of support from the community and local businesses was heartwarming, telling a story of how Krahes Pest Control in Warracknabeal had sprayed his Pomonal home last week but refused to accept payment once they found out the house had burnt down.

He said he had donated his hardship payment back to the Pomonal community because they had ‘a place to put our heads’.

“We went to the general store to get some drinks and ice-creams and they wouldn’t accept money,” he said.

“The school had boxes of new clothing and all this stuff, just handing out stuff to people.”

Mr O’Connor said they planned to return and rebuild at Pomonal.

“But now it’s just my wife and I, we are costing up a small, modular home on site,” he said.

“The community is just so fantastic. We just love the whole community.”

Wi-fi switched on for Pomonal residents Ambulance Victoria’s Health Command vehicle helped connect Pomonal residents to the internet following major outages as a result of fire last week.

The vehicle was deployed to Pomonal Community Hall on Wednesday last week, providing high-speed broadband internet to residents and other emergency service

organisations. Emergency management planning co-ordinator Paul Burton said the vehicle was typically used in emergencies or at mass-gathering events.

“It provides satellite data to crews, ensuring access to internet, intranet, MMS, SMS and wi-fi calls,” he said.

“The vehicle was made available to

all residents, not just emergency crews.

Pomonal has been significantly impacted by the fires and connectivity in the area is disrupted, so the health command vehicle will help improve mobile data and wi-fi connectivity for everyone.”

A fundraiser for Pomonal fire victims has amassed more than $90,000 in the days following the blaze.

Organiser Colin Macaffer said through his business, Barney’s Bar and Bistro, he was being inundated with offers of help, inspiring him to start a GoFundMe page.

He organised for the money to be deposited into an account through the Ararat branch of the Bendigo Bank.

“Within half an hour it was up to nearly $10,000,” he said.

“It’s going to be channelled through the Pomonal Resilience Group, once the needy have been identified by that group.

“People have had insurance – some do and some don’t – because we’re local residents we know the residents and there’s no red tape.”

Mr Macaffer said the Pomonal community had been inundated with donations.

“Clothing and so forth has been overwhelming, but its the vouchers and financial side where people can purchase what they need,” he said.

“Little gestures of kindness, and big gestures, it doesn’t matter what the size is, it’s just been gratefully accepted, and gratefully appreciated.”

Mr Macaffer said the only damage at Barney’s Bar and Bistro was to fencing, describing it as amazing that it had been spared.

“Susie and myself haven’t contacted our insurance because we’ve been concentrating on everyone else at the moment who have been severely affected,” he said.

“There is many in the town like us – many haven’t been affected at all – and we’re all just trying to help those in need.

“All the shires – Ararat Rural City Council and Northern Grampians – the Salvation Army, Red Cross, the CFA and Forest Fire Management have been tremendous. There’s no politics in these sort of things and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has been outstanding.

“It can be humbling to see how much people care.”

Mr Macaffer said Pomonal’s church, the primary school and the general store had survived the fire.

“I think the local community, having had their own losses, are still happy the local businesses are around, so we have somewhere to go,” he said.

“Pomonal General Store has been the hub of all activities in relation to purchasing and receiving donations and food, petrol and diesel.

“There’s been some kindness from people who put money on the tab to help those in need – for those we know have been affected – and we hope that it’s all positive news that’s coming out of this terrible incident from here on in.”

Mr Macaffer spoke about residents experiencing the highs and lows of emotions since the bushfire.

“There’s people who haven’t had their property affected and to a degree there’s a bit of guilt – ours survived, but I feel bad that our neighbours’ did not.

“As we go along, we’re all trying to find the positives – our house is fine and we can use ours as a base to be strong for others, and open up where necessary if possible.”

Mr Macaffer said Pomonal Resilience Group was working hard to secure permanent housing.

“It’s a volunteer group dealing with a state disaster – they’re doing a miraculous job,” he said.

“When the time is right, we’ll decide where the money raised goes. The more money in there, the more choices we can make and the more people can give some relief.”

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Governor active in Ararat

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overnor of Victoria Margaret Gardner toured Ararat last week, during a difficult time for the municipality.

Ararat Rural City hosted an official welcome with a civic reception in the town hall on Tuesday.

Professor Gardner visited Mount Langi Ghiran Vineyard, AME Systems, Gason, Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, Ararat Jobs and Technology Precinct at Federation University’s Ararat Campus, and Hopkins Correctional Centre.

Regional tours are part of the Governor’s community engagement program, which recognises the contributions of Victorians, interacts with volunteer organisations, engages in discussions with community leaders, and supports cultural activities.

Tuesday’s Total Fire Ban declaration and catastrophic fire risk in the Wimmera affected Professor Gardner’s itinerary, and the Governor gave Ararat’s mayor and councillors a hand-written letter expressing her thoughts.

“I wish to pass on through you my particular sympathy for the members of your communities who have experienced losses of homes in the recent fires in Pomonal and Bellfield, as well as to those firefighters injured,” she wrote.

“Having witnessed the vibrancy and volunteer spirit of your communities on this visit, I know you will rally around those affected.”

Mayor Bob Sanders thanked the Governor for visiting, and

SYSTEMS SHOWCASE: Victorian Governor Margaret Gardner, centre, at AME Systems during her tour of Ararat last week. thanked her for the well-wishes to bushfire-affected communities.

“It has been a privilege to host your tour of our region and to the share with you everything that we are very proud of, including our rich history, our wonderful and hardworking people, our innovative industries and our outstanding local produce,” he said.

“I would also like to especially thank the organisations and businesses who generously gave their time to host an official visit, as well as representatives from our local community who were able to make it to the civic reception to give a very warm welcome to the Governor of Victoria.”

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New Bluetooth connectivity has been integrated into the sprinkler systems, allowing for remote watering routines, enhancing efficiency and resource management.

The project was a team effort with works completed by Ararat Rural City Council, Wimmera Aquatrail and Sportsfields Australia.

Council chief executive Tim Harrison said despite challenging weather conditions, the council’s parks and gardens crew had worked to ensure optimal water distribution to the oval, crucial for maintaining the foundation works of the new surface.

“The nearing completion of Alexandra Oval’s resurfacing project reflects our commitment to providing top-tier sporting infrastructure for the community,” he said.

“The collaborative effort showcases the dedication and expertise of our team and partners.”

Dr Harrison also announced Ararat’s Gordon Street Recreation Reserve Redevelopment was entering its final stages, one step closer to a state-of-the-art facility.

Work on the pavilion building and installation of lighting have been completed, and works are underway on the drainage and irrigation on the soccer pitch, expected to be completed this week.

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The council’s operations staff will complete the installation of Little Athletics infrastructure with a purpose-made high jump cover being fabricated in-house.

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Working on engagement

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esidents will have the opportunity to comment on how Hindmarsh Shire Council communicates with its community through the adoption of a draft community engagement policy.

Community consultation is open until tomorrow for people to comment.

Council acting chief executive Monica Revell said the council reviewed its current policy because it wanted feedback on the best way to engage with the community.

“We’re proposing to undertake consultation by way of a survey,” she said.

Ms Revell said changes to the policy included greater detail and clarity of the type, goal and methodology of the council’s engagement styles.

She said the updated policy also included information on what was consultative, what was deliberate engagement; guidance on when council would and would not consult with the community; legislative requirements; and amended some complex sub-points within the policy.

Cr Melanie Albrecht questioned if it was a barrier for people to fill out an official submission, which often formed part of community consultation requirements.

She also asked if it would be more

effective for people to answer questions via an electronic format, such as the SurveyMonkey website.

“I’m just wondering what is local government guidance on this to sometimes make things simpler,” she said.

Ms Revell said much of the council’s community consultations were in survey form.

“We’ve tried to simplify it as much as possible so people will say it will only take me a couple of minutes to do that,” she said.

Cr Rob Gersch said council was sometimes criticised that it did not communicate with the community.

“The last four items on the agenda have been consultation with our community – I don’t think we can do much better than that,” he said.

Mayor Brett Ireland said the past 40 minutes had discussed community consultation and he was happy to ‘let it run’ if the questions and comments were relevant and informative for the community.

Cr Debra Nelson moved that the council endorsed the policy for community consultation.

“Hopefully we are making it as simple as possible – please engage and put in your comments and ideas,” she said.

“If you have any trouble at all, feel free to talk to a councillor or staff, I’m sure someone will be happy to help.”

MASTER OF ILLUSION: Performer Cosentino is visiting the Wimmera next week as part of his ‘Decennium – the Greatest Hits Tour’.

Illusionist: Expect the unexpected World-renowned entertainer and master of illusion, Cosentino, has told Wimmera audiences to ‘expect the unexpected’ ahead of two performances in Horsham next week.

The Australian magician, illusionist and escape artist has embarked on a tour marking 10 years since his performance on Australia’s Got Talent, with a new show titled ‘Decennium – the Greatest Hits Tour’.

He is performing at Horsham Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next week, beginning at 7.30pm.

Cosentino said he had picked out a variety of pieces for the show that represented a particular place and time in his career.

“When I was in my 20s I was slugging away and time went very slow,” he said.

“I was 27 when I was on Australia’s

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Got Talent, and the years since then have gone so quickly.

“I’ve made 10 television specials, gone through all my material, picked out what I liked and what connected with audience members.”

Cosentino said the show had to strike a balance between more action-packed elements, comedic and even more heartfelt pieces.

“When you blend all those together, with an abundance of personality – because if you are a showman or woman it really is about personality – it becomes a show about all those years slugging away and who I am,” he said.

“We show videos from when I did my first television specials – I share all those aspects. It is much more personal, which is probably why it is doing really well.”

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“It changes in every city, there’s Melbourne versus Sydney, there’s differences from year-to-year and a Thursday night is much different to a Sunday matinee,” he said.

“My show involves the audience so much it can go pear-shaped quickly.

All of the shows are good, but an audience can take it to another level.

“Regional audiences are always appreciative and willing to participate.

What’s really cool about the regional shows is the intimacy. I can hear everything they say and to get all that feedback makes the show much more interactive.”

Tickets are available on Horsham Town Hall website.

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What is negligence?

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Negligence claims allow a person who has suffered injury or loss because of another person failing to take reasonable care to be financially compensated for their injury or loss.

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Growing service database A

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former Horsham resident has spent the best part of a decade creating a database to document the Second World War service of people from Horsham and district.

Gillian Francis said her database, labelled Strewth Two, included more than 4500 veterans of the Second World War, both men and women, as well as a parallel list of several hundred additional people.

Mrs Francis said the database grew out of research for Horsham Historical Society’s two-volume book Strewth! about the involvement of Horsham and district people in the First World War. She said she was hopeful the database would be finished in April, but said further digitisation of records from the National Archives could cause delays, with public access to be determined in the future.

“I started off knowing World War Two would be a much larger cohort,” she said.

“Very quickly, I realised the number that were known to be locals was only the tip of the iceberg. For example, they might be born interstate, moved to Horsham but enlisted in Melbourne – no scan of the databases could pick them up.”

Mrs Francis said she had chosen to create a database instead of another published volume as it could be used as a ‘searchable resource’.

“When Strewth! was written, we had to think how the resource would be used and we thought people would look for a name. Many people were reading it in different ways – cover-to-cover or in chronological order from a particular date.

“My generation and younger, we’ve never lived through a world war.

These people lived through two world wars and a depression. I’m not a military historian, I’m interested in social history”

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“When I started doing this, because of the size of it, I didn’t think people would need 16 to 17 books.

“With a database you can search for what you are interested in – a surname, geographical area, a battalion. There are lots of ways to search based on your interest.”

Mrs Francis said she had used a variety of sources to determine whether a person was from the area.

“I used local newspapers to verify they were local, but that also brought up Sergeant so-and-so who was visiting his soldiers,” she said.

“It was about trying to discriminate who was accidentally a local and who had lived here for a period of time.

“Voting records are often quite a few years apart. A person might live there between elections or vote and not even live there. Trying to find where they lived as a child was even more difficult – parents voting gives some indication.”

Mrs Francis said her research quickly developed into more detailed accounts of Horsham and district people’s service.

“The National Archives hold service records. They had told us the Second World War would not be digitised, but six years ago they decided to go ahead,” she said.

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“They have a paragraph on their service history, whether that was overseas service or in Darwin. Also, anything unusual about their service to give it more interest, and the main units they were a part of, although many served in lots. They also have their parents identified and parents place of death; where they were from and where they died; their spouse; where they voted as an adult; where their parents voted – only if it was in Horsham, to establish their contact with the rural city.”

Mrs Francis said the continued appeal of local history surrounding the first and second world wars was made clear in the success of Strewth!

“My generation and younger, we’ve never lived through a world war. These people lived through two world wars and a depression,” she said.

“I’m not a military historian, I’m interested in social history. The depth and breadth of the impact of the war is part of the military component, but it’s also to do with the population.

“It’s constantly a surprise as to the types of jobs people did. I can make some assumptions about people or families, for example, some had seven children in the war. What would be the impact of that on a family?

“You also have the impact on the women, when the men came home from war. There were the young widows of men who died at war. These widows fell into two categories: some would re-marry, often several times, but many never re-married and were widowed for several decades.”

East Grampians Health Service is saving more than $80,000 a year in electricity costs following the implementation of solar projects in the past five years.

The service consumes a large amount of electricity to run its operations. It completed an extensive 315kW rooftop solar panel project between December 2019 and July 2020, with the help of money bequeathed by the late Joe Kapp, and a further 177kW in June 2022 as part of the EGHS car park development, funded by the State Government and with support from Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions.

In total, 1322 solar panels were installed across rooftops and the car park at Ararat and Willaura campuses.

EGHS director of finance Tony Roberts said the 2023 financial year was the first full year that all of EGHS’ solar projects were online together.

“In total, the solar system produced 561 megawatt hours of electricity used by EGHS in its operations,” he said.

“Compared to 2018-19 when EGHS had no solar panels, net consumption of electricity from the grid decreased by a calculated 751 megawatt hours or 33 percent an annum.

“Additional savings have come from other initiatives such as LED lights, more efficient air conditioning and creating a culture that is mindful about the way we use energy.

“When taken together, these factors are saving the organisation $80,000-plus per year.”

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INSPIRED: Dr Christine Longman is Stawell Medical Centre’s newest general practitioner.

Service to medicine

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hen Stawell Medical Centre’s newest general practitioner, Dr Christine Longman, learnt she was one of 15 GPs to receive a gong in Australia Day honours last month, she was taken completely by surprise.

Dr Longman was recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for service to medicine through a range of roles, including her work with patients experiencing drug addiction.

She started working part-time at Stawell Medical Centre last month.

“I was asked to consider general practice at Stawell by Dr Andrew Horwood, who works at the Alan Wolff Medical Centre in Horsham,” she said.

“He’s an old GP training program colleague and he asked if I would help out as a locum doctor, but I don’t like being a locum because you don’t form any long-term relationships with your patients.

“I’m so glad I’ve come to Stawell because it’s been most enjoyable, the staff are incredibly helpful.

“I know the area quite well because I lived six years as a child in Ballarat and my grandmother lived in Ararat and Horsham, so we had all our holidays there.

“When Dr Horwood mentioned Stawell, the first thing I thought of was bushwalking, because I love doing that.

“Another plus is that my niece Cathy is an as-

sociate nurse unit manager of the dialysis team at Wimmera Cancer Centre.”

Dr Longman said she was not entirely sure which of her achievements were taken into account for OAM honours.

“I guess what stands out for me is more than 40 years of general practice in Yarraville, but also my work with patients going through recovery from substance abuse,” she said.

Dr Longman said a defining moment in her career came about 1994 when there was a lot of drug use filtering into Melbourne’s western suburbs.

“I was struggling a bit with patient issues there, so I went to the local drug service and said ‘look I don’t know what’s going on – please help me’,” she said.

“Their way of helping me was to give me a job one day a week working with people who were dependent on a range of substances – predominantly pregnant women.

“They were usually real battlers who had a pretty raw deal from life.

“Following this, I was setting up programs for GPs in the western suburbs to try to help them work better with patients dealing with substance abuse.

“You can’t just say ‘stop using drugs’ because it doesn’t work like that.”

Dr Longman wrote a Masters thesis in 2007 about why GPs had been reluctant to prescribe opioid treatment to people with heroin issues.

‘The Johnnys’ set to rock Stawell Australian rock and roll’s undisputed Kings of Cowpunk in the 1980s, ‘The Johnnys’ are out to show they have not lost their edge when they rock Stawell in March.

The veterans of the Australian pub circuit will play Stawell Trackside with high-energy Melbourne band ‘The Dallas Terrors’ on March 15.

Bass guitarist Graham Hood said apart from guitarist Slim Doherty, the band was ‘city-slickers’.

“The road is our natural home – and there’s plenty of it once you leave Sydney and Melbourne,” he said.

The Johnnys formed in 1982 in Sydney when

Hood tried out for the ‘Hoodoo Gurus’ after quitting the ‘Allniters’. He met Hoodoo Gurus’ guitarist Roddy Ray’da and discussed ‘playing pub rock in a country music style at a punk pace’.

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REPRESENTATIVES: Hindmarsh Shire’s youth council for 2024 includes six returning It is a suite of free, evidence-based, curric- to work together to design vape-free spaces members and seven new members. ulum-aligned vaping education resources for and advocate for a vape-free future.”

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The resources are broken into separate modQuit director Rachael Andersen said about one-third of secondary students had tried vap- ules to help students get the facts on vaping, Hindmarsh Shire Council wel- ulated the councillors on to a presentation on the night fyouth ina to understand how social factors contribute to ing, which presented a challenge for schools. ncpresentcomed seven new members to their appointment and e * sky from Dr Toby Potter dur“Given the strong alignment to the Victorian vaping and to develop anti-vaping campaigns its 13-strong youth council. ed each with a certificate at a ing the retreat and were able to school curriculum, these resources provide to make change.

Youth council members are function at Dimboola Library. use a powerful telescope, ‘CeStudents will also be able to submit an antinew and best-practice opportunities for enAlissa Trenery, Bailee White, After the certificate presenta- leste’ to view stars, planets, the gagement in classrooms, something we have vaping campaign to the ‘Seeing through the Chelsea Elliot, Cooper Sta- tion, many of the youth coun- moon, galaxies and nebulae. not had on the topic of vaping to this point,” Haze’ schools challenge running throughout sinowsky, Eh Ku Taw, Eli Bad- cillors attended a leadership “On behalf of council, I the year. she said. ua, Eliza Clarke, Liam Campand team-building weekend would like to wish the 2024 f nanBen State EducationiMinister Carroll said VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio bell, Lilly Williams, Messi retreat, which was supported youth council well, and hope c * e said new school resources would play a vital the free resources would support schools to Ehdohpaw, Mia O’Dwyer, Tay- by Youth Leadership Academy that they thoroughly enjoy their role in reducing and preventing vaping among prevent and respond to vaping by providing lor Hauselberger and Plot Nyo. Australia. time and make great memofurther opportunities to help students underyoung people.

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Ram was the first brand to arrive with manufacturer-backed right-handdrive models in 2016, and a total of 292 sales were achieved that year.

Today there are three brands – soon to be four – with combined sales going into five figures, vying for business previously served by a cottage industry of independent importers and conversion shops.

Factory-backed US pick-ups in Australia are not new to those who have watched the industry for a while.

As recently as the 1970s to 1980s, it was possible to buy an Australian assembled Chevrolet C20 cab-chassis or Ford F-150 cab-chassis or pick-up.

Those who had a ride in an am-

bulance during the 1980s or 1990s were likely to have travelled in an F-150-based vehicle.

Many will remember the 2001 Ford F-250, a short-lived factory-backed right-hand-drive ute that only stopped selling here in about 2005 because the Mexico plant stopped building righthand drive.

That was a bonanza for Australian F-250 owners as their vehicles gained value for a while, given it was no longer possible to buy a new one.

Meanwhile, Australia’s longstanding second-tier conversion market has become ever-more sophisticated; the lower cost of computer-aided design and sophisticated 3D manufacturing processes, the crude conversions of years ago have long since morphed into mirror-finish conversions.

Yet it is fair to say these second-tier operators have been well and truly overtaken in volume terms by factory conversion operations, although

they continue to fill gaps in the market by selling variants and models overlooked by the original equipment manufacturer-affiliated competition.

Still, the market clearly loves a factory-backed pick-up, and it is possible to only count those as there is no way to accurately measure the sales of second-tier conversions market sales.

As it is, VFACTS only counts the factory models, and in fact last year effectively gave these mega-utes their own segment.

When Ram arrived under the auspices of American Specialty Vehicles in 2016, VFACTS shows a total 292 vehicles were sold. These were the heavy duty 2500 and 3500 variants; the following year, the slightly smaller, V8 petrol-powered Ram 1500 arrived and sales soon took off.

In 2018 Ram sold 723 units, and the following year 2868. The majority sold are the Ram 1500, with several hundred being bigger 2500 and 3500

models. By last year, Ram sold a total of 6149 vehicles in Australia.

General Motors wanted a piece of the big ute action, and so when it introduced its locally converted Chevrolet Silverado, it chalked up 2118 sales in its first full year in 2021, climbing to 3365 in 2023. The Silverado, like Ram, offers a V8 petrol 1500 but also a 2500 HD model.

When Ford introduced its big US ute, it stuck with the most likely to sell in volume – that is, the F-150. Only 145 units have sold so far, and while a spree of recalls has not helped, Ford is still looking to a promising sales year for its F-150.

Toyota appeared in the 2023 sales charts with 20 registrations of the Tundra, but these were in effect preproduction models distributed to select customers on a trial basis ahead of an official launch next year.

Many may wonder, as Australia and the world head towards electrification,

why such big, heavy and thirsty vehicles are being shipped over, converted here and sold at such a rate.

The answer is almost too simple; the tax advantages for businesses means that those in this position can buy these $100,000-plus utes and pay less to the Australian Tax Office. There is also the Australian obsession with towing ever-heavier recreational trailers, such as caravans and boats.

With their 4500kg towing capacity – where the majority of the mainstream vehicle market is capped at 3500kg – these pick-up trucks have a strong selling point.

Add to this the fact that these vehicles offer all the same luxury trimmings as go-to large SUV 4x4s such as a Toyota LandCruiser 300, with fuel use not too dissimilar to the big diesel ’Cruiser, it becomes clear to see why some buyers see big American dual-cabs as practical and good value.

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OPTIONS: Priced from about $25,000 to $50,000 excluding on-road costs, Zero’s electric motorcycles are available through eight dealers throughout Australia.

Made in the United States, the Philippines and Canada, Zero’s latest lineup could be in for big things Down Under given the show-stopping effect GoAuto observed the striking model range to have on punters at Everything Electric.

The brand operated in Australia a few years ago under a different distributor but failed to gain traction, although with backing from Peter Stevens and with more momentum behind transport electrification, Zero’s future looks to be on a more solid footing.

Speaking with GoAuto at Everything Electric, Zero Motorcycles marketing and events manager Tom Reynolds was full of confidence for the electric brand’s future.

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“It will take a while, but we expect Zero bikes will gradually gain acceptance as riders start to appreciate their strengths and economies.

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Using Polaris technology, the Australian Zero range runs motors with outputs ranging from 33kW to 84kW, while up to 230Nm makes them torquier than many small petrolpowered cars.

“The torque is what sets them apart, as even 1000cc sport bikes struggle to match the equivalent Zero model for instant torque,” Mr Reynolds said.

“It makes for relaxed riding or alternatively, super quick acceleration that has been electronically modulated to a rideable level through progressive power transmission.”

Mr Reynolds said riding a Zero in the city ‘obviously’ was better because there were more recharge facilities at the moment.

“But with more recharging options coming on stream outside cities, owning an electric motorcycle becomes more attractive,” he said.

Priced from about $25,000 to $50,000 excluding on-road costs, Zero’s electric motorcycles are available through eight dealers throughout Australia.

A learner-approved LAMS model is in the pipeline and currently being assessed by government officials for compliance.

The models available in Australia are the SRS, SRF, SR and S sports bikes with 84kW, 84kW, 52kW and 45kW respectively, smaller FXE and FX dual-purpose trail bikes with a 33kW motor and the dual-purpose sports range in DSRX, DSR and DS grades with 75kW, 52kW and 45kW respectively.

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ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.39.34.40.

A very restless period. Time spent with your loved one could be fertile. Most will have more success in their endeavors. Communication can bring a surprise.

1.

The venom of Australia’s Sydney funnel-web spider is the most toxic to which of these types of mammals? A. Canines. B. Felines. C. Primates.

2.

Nhill and District Sporting Club is the umbrella organisation for what sports in the town?

From The Weekly Advertiser archives: February 24, 2005 – City of Ararat Pipe Band members, from left, Paul Baxter, Annie Reid and James Baxter prepare to wish ‘fair faw’ to Scottish athletes when they arrive in Australia next year for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Ararat Rural City Council has adopted Scotland under the ‘Getting Involved’ State Government initiative that encourages Victorian municipalities to adopt a Commonwealth nation as part of their preparations for the Melbourne Games in March 2006.

10 years ago: February 26, 2014

Life-long Wimmera angler and angling commentator Chris Spence of Lower Norton has called on authorities to place a greater socioeconomic and environmental value on Toolondo Reservoir. He has made a particular appeal for Victorian Water Minister Peter Walsh to ‘do whatever is necessary’ to ensure the south Wimmera lake maintains longevity as a regional asset.

Dozens of jobs and fresh broadacre farming opportunities are set to emerge across the region when an Australian-first plant-protein processing centre starts production in Horsham later this year. Australian Plant Proteins, a company that has developed a process for extracting high-protein-content powder from pulses such as faba beans, is constructing the facility.

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Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.37.8.9.

5.

If we combine a mixture of metals, or metals and nonmetallic elements to create a solid product, what do we create?

Health and moods should improve. A more interesting time ahead. Love life should improve and someone could repay their debt to you.

6.

What Country Basketball League south-west conference men’s team defeated Horsham Hornets in the 2023-24 season grand final earlier this month?

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.2.1.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.35.40.33.

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Friday

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Cloudy.

Your attitude towards the future and your security could be changing towards more material things. Your financial affair should be in for quite a boost.

LEO: (July 23-August 22) Lucky Colour: Peach

T rue or false? An impala’s vertical leap of three metres is greater than the current record for high jump?

9.

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.12.26.35.40.22.

T he medical use of what common pharmaceutical product can trace its history back to antiquity and trees such as the willow and other salicylate-rich plants?

The best period for a very long time is indicated. You will receive many pleasant surprises. Your career could be helped along by a very important person.

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CANCER: (June 22-July 22) Lucky Colour: Yellow

8.

FIVE-DAY forecast Thursday

Axons and dendrites are part of what?

Answers: 1. C. Primates. While the bite is potentially deadly for humans it has little effect on dogs and cats. 2. Football, cricket, hockey and netball. 3. C. Seven. 4. Neurons. 5. Alloys. 6. Mt Gambier Lakers. 7. San Francisco 49ers. His team lost in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. 8. True. The current record for high jump is 2.45 metres. 9. Aspirin. 10. A. 1971.

The architects of one of Australia’s most successful Apex clubs have noted their organisation’s capacity for community change started with their captivation of young, regional men’s desire for social connection. Now the largest Apex club in Australia, Goroke Apex Club has 35 active members who organise large-scale community events and fundraisers across west Wimmera.

A very gainful period, provided you don’t take anyone for granted. A self indulgent urge could take your mind away from the material things.

GEMINI: (May 21-June 21) Lucky Colour: Mauve

10. I n what year was daylight saving introduced in Victoria? A. 1971. B. 1946. C. 1901. D. 1966.

One year ago: February 22, 2023

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.4.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.33.1.

3.

How many judges sit on the full bench of the Australian High Court? A. 11. B. Five. C. Seven. D. 15.

7.

Which team did Australian Mitch Wishnowsky play for in this year’s NFL Super Bowl?

Five years ago: February 20, 2019

TAURUS: (April 21-May 20) Lucky Colour: Red

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Partly cloudy.

VIRGO: (August 23-September 23) Lucky Colour: Apricot Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.2.1.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.22.10.

You will be feeling on top of the world and capable of facing some challenges with a confident spirit. A legal argument would be settled in your favor.

LIBRA: (September 24-October 23) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 5.3.2.1 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.5.12.21.22.

There could be a promotion coming up and therefore more money. Some of the mysteries will be resolved for you. Don’t let an opportunity slip by.

SCORPIO: (October 24-November 22) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.6.9.8.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.39.5.44.

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Monday

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Partly cloudy.

You could have an unexpected windfall. A relative could have a lucky break.

There could be some pleasant surprises coming up on a trip undertaken.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23-December 20) Lucky Colour: Lilac Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 5.6.8.7.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.26.34.40.45.

Health improvements. An opportunity to advance. Luck and money should be easier to obtain. In your romantic life you’ll gain more by putting your partner first.

CAPRICORN: (December 21-January 19) Lucky Colour: Dark Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.1.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.5.44.3.

A career opportunity to gain a top position could soon be on offer. Your social and domestic affairs will be happier and rather hectic. A past contact should be interesting.

AQUARIUS: (January 20-February 19) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.1.5.

Lotto Numbers: 8.15.29.37.40.11.

Don’t presume you have the upper hand in your romantic affair. Be more considerate of your partner’s feelings. Unexpected good fortune will find many.

However make sure you keep your valuables in a safe place.

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HOGART (Nee TAYLOR), Greta Sabina

NUSKE, Bryan Alfred

SMITH, Ernest George ‘George’

SMITH, Ernest George

SCHULZ, John Henry

JENKINSON, Peter Douglas

22.06.1933 – 13.02.2024 Late of Natimuk Passed away peacefully at Matron Arthur nursing home.

Loved wife of John (dec) Mother of Andy, Roger (dec), Lynn (dec), Ken and Sharon.

Nan to Lee, Kellie, Joel, Erin, Kate, Jessie, Russell and Jack.

Thank you to Dr. Wilson, Dr. Felix and the staff at Matron Arthur Nursing Home.

Much Loved

Amity & Dylan Hartwich

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JENKINSON, Peter Douglas

ADAMS, John Campbell

Passed away on February 17, 2024 aged 72 years.

Dearly loved husband of Noelene.

Loving father and fatherin-law of Laura & Michael; Glenn & Kate.

Adored Pa to Archie, Jonty and Ava; Sam and James.

Now At Peace

JENKINSON, Peter

62 years

Loved brother in law of Darren & Julie Adored Uncle of Allyssa, Willow, Ruby, Lili & Pippa Bec, Paul, Charlie & George xx

HUNTER, GE ‘BETTY”

Of Warracknabeal on February 15, 2024 Loved wife of Bruce (dec).

Loved mother & mother-inlaw of Kenneth, Trevor & Janita.

Mama of Rebecca, Matthew & Daniel.

Luke 23:43 Jesus replied “I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise”.

Horsham and District Inc.

VALE Rose Petrie The members and Committee U3A Horsham and District wish to acknowledge the passing of Rose.

Rose was a member, committee member, and President from 2006 - 2011.

Her service and contribution to our U3A has been much appreciated.

Rose was awarded a Life Membership in 2019.

We wish to pass on our sincere sympathy to her family.

SMITH, Ernest “George”

AVERY, Rob Now you are peacefully sleeping, Away from all the pain.

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Loved and respected husband of Yvonne Loving father of Sonya, Charisse & Justin.

Father-in-law of Martin & Adam.

Adored Pa to Freya, Starla & Asher.

Great Nan to Lewis, Tarren and Estellar.

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25-1-1947 to 10-2-2024 Dearly loved husband of Sylvia.

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Adored Pa to Brodie, Fraser and Eloise; Emmy, Demmi and Harrison; Henry and Fergus.

Someone very special, passionate, strong and true.

You will never be forgotten, we thought the world of you.

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Loved and respected member of the Combined Probus Club of Horsham.

Sincere condolences to Noelene, Laura, Glen and family.

“Peace after a courageous fight”

MACKAY, Kevin Wayne

3-10-1953 to 14-2-2024 Passed away peacefully at Wimmera Base Hospital.

Loved husband of Pamela Jean (dec).

Thank you to all the nursing staff on the Oxley ward and Wyuna ward for their amazing care of Kevin.

Reunited with PJ

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Aged 82 years.

Passed away 13-2-2024.

Loved brother-in-law and mate of Tom and Merelyn.

Fond and respected uncle of Michelle, Jamie, Alex, Dane, Keagan and Abbie; Fiona, Steve, Ben, Mia, Sam, Carrie, Archer (dec), Delilah and Eden; Warren (dec), Naomi and Mark.

Loved son-in-law of Perc and Ada Jones (both dec).

George was a valued member of our family who will be forever missed.

Horsham & District Funerals Dylan & Amity Hartwich

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SMITH, Ernest ‘George’

13-2-2024 ‘In loving memory’ Much loved brother-in-law of Margery & Ron (both dec).

Much loved Uncle of Bronwyn (dec) & Bob, Gary & Carmel, Daryl & Marianne (dec), Sharon & Will, Colleen & Dave, & their families. xxx

31-3-1941 to 13-2-2024 Dearly loved and loving husband of Joy. You were my friend, my adviser, my support and my inspiration.

You will be with me always.

I love you my George.

Joy. Treasured memories of being wrapped in unconditional love and endless laughter.

A strong, kind man with incredible courage and resilience.

Our beautiful Dad and Pa; so deeply loved, so sadly missed.

So incredibly proud to call you ours.

Ellen, Damien, Anthony & Danica and Lachlan.

Special friend of Jeff.

Father of Rick, father-inlaw of Lisa, grandfather to Nathan and Emily and their partners Paityn and Dan. Rest in peace old mate, we will miss you.

Our wonderful, wonderful dad, father-in-law, pa and great pa.

Wise, courageous, caring, mischievous, our Mr Fix It, sparkling eyes, magnificent sense of humour.

“So very loved” Cynthia & Lynton, Lauren, Andrew, Ebony & Jaxon, Stuart and Maddie and Olivia.

Great dad, Great father-in-law, Great pa, Great mate, Great man.

Already miss our chats and laughs, but we have a lot of memories that will always make us smile.

Love you heaps, Chris, Lisa and Maddie.

We can’t find the words to express how we are feeling or how special you are to us.

You were a presence that was always there, an unconditional love that we always felt and a strength that held us up.

You taught us so much and were always there to lend a hand, or just do it.

You were always there for us in every way.

Your courage, strength and determination was amazing.

Words simply can’t describe just how much a huge part of our world you were.

We love you so, so much.

Riona, Cam, Zach and Aaron. www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

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Dearly loved brother of Norma & brother-in-law of John (Dec).

Loved uncle of Dale & Vrony, Tracey & Ian, Sue & Brent and Family.

Will always remember our good times together.

Rest in Peace XXOO

WILLIAMS, Craig Rohan

Passed away on February 15, 2024 aged 62 years.

Dearly loved father of Jessica, Renee, Timothy and Jason.

Adored Poppy to all of his grandchildren.

Reunited with loved ones

Funeral Notices

ADAMS, John Campbell

Late of Kearneys Spring, Qld, passed away on 13th February 2024, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Lorna.

Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Julieann and Anthony, Wendy and Robert, Rodney and Debbie.

Much loved Grandfather.

Loved Brother and Brotherin-law of Graeme and Margaret (dec), Ron and Patsy.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend John’s funeral, to be held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 77 Neil Street, Toowoomba City, service commencing at 10:00am, Friday, 23rd February 2024.

The service will be available via webstream, please go to www.burstows.com.au/ tribute-centre

HUNTER, GE “Betty”

The funeral of Mrs GE ‘Betty’ Hunter will leave the Anglican Church Warracknabeal on Thursday, February 22, 2024 after a service commencing at 11am for the Warracknabeal Lawn Cemetery.

W.B. Gardiner & Son

Funeral Directors Warracknabeal

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MACKAY, Kevin Wayne

The memorial service for Kevin Mackay will be held at the White Hart Horsham, on Friday, February 23 commencing at 3pm.

Privately cremated.

Dylan & Amity Hartwich

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Trevor Bysouth & Daughter

Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member WILLIAMS, Craig Rohan

Craig Rohan Williams will be farewelled at a private family gathering.

Trevor Bysouth & Daughter

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In Memoriam ~ THOMAS ~ Gerry

10/5/1937 - 24/2/2017

The relatives and friends of the late Mr John Campbell Adams are advised a memorial service will be held at the Naracoorte Town Hall, Smith Street, Naracoorte on Friday, February 23, 2024 commencing at 2pm.

Jo-Anne Callaghan Wattle Range Funerals Naracoorte 08 8762 0099

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Peter Douglas Jenkinson will take place at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Horsham on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 commencing at 2pm.

Privately cremated.

We think of you in silence and make no outward show but what it meant to lose you No-one will ever know Love Helen, Sharon, Michael, Emma & Thomas

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Bereavement Thanks

Animals & Accessories

Animals & Accessories

Thank you

Border Collie Pups, ready 1/02/2024 MB151944, mchip# 985141007305092,-5095,-5096,5097,Tri-colored, 3 boys 1 girl, $900 Ph 0457691897

Suffolk Rams, 18 months old,fully vaccinated, OB accredited, PIC3SGP010, ready to work, good bloodlines, well grown, $8000 plus GST, can arrange delivery Ph 0429196337

~ BRETAG ~ Ian John

12-3-1946 to 2-2-2024 Dorothy, Allan, Trevor, and families thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy shown following the passing of Ian. A special thank you to all the wonderful nurses and staff at the Rainbow Hospital for the care, compassion and support given to Ian and our families.

We truly appreciate your expressions of condolence.

Thank you

caravans

Wanted Person to look after 10 yr old greyhound placid female, odd times, ongoing and will pay Bristlenose catfish, great tank Ph David- 0427864628 cleaners $5ea until sold out Ph White Suffolk Maiden ewes, 4 0474159010 after 6.30pm x 22 drop, 2 x 21 drop, October

Budgies, assorted colours $10 shorn and vacc ready to join each Ph 0417533579 PIC# 3GMBM068 $120ea Ph Budgies, assorted colours, 0428224090 Balmoral pastels $10 each Ph 0419505737 Doberman pups, 4x girls black/ tan, 4x boys 3 black/tan and 1 brown/tan, ready to go, m/c # 956000014813157/14702252 /14697789/14699139/14845771 /14850566/14817621/14810773 $2000 Ph 0431982052

Antiques A large elephant ornament carrying a baby elephant in its trunk, 36cms tall and 538cms long, a quick sale for $600 Ph 53824788

~ SEMMLER ~ Lorraine Hilda

caravans

Sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their prayers, visits, phone calls, flowers, cards, food and never-ending support during Lorraine’s medical journey and in the event of her death.

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

Heartfelt thanks to Ambulance Victoria, West Wimmera Health, Grampians Health, Royal Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital for their professional care.

To the Nhill & District Funeral Directors, Matt and Em Bone.

Your professional care was seamless and of great comfort to me. Pastor Carl Thiele for his spiritual and ongoing care, the Nhill Lutheran Ladies for the luncheon following the service.

Please accept my personal gratitude.

Joy Semmler.

thank you

Thank you

To all the CFA Firies, Forest Fire management, Private units and volunteers who helped us over the last few days.

Dedicated teams worked flat out in dangerous conditions.

The outcome was that our cabins and home were saved.

What more can you say.

It’s Great to be an Aussie!

Thanks Max and Jenny.

Old Dadswell Town

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1995 Roadstar Voyager 17’ pop top single axle caravan, 2 single beds, has full size annexe in as new cond, van presents very well $10,000ono Ph Eileen Kelpie x Coolie Pup, ready to 0437899398 go, born 15.10.23, raised with kids, female with white marking, m/chip 953010006206891, source # MB238326, $250 Ph Jo 0410331573 Kelpie Pup, Mack from 2 good working parents, intelligent, gentle pup, Bobtailed, MC 9851141006234859, SN EE 232038 Ph 0427861437

Parrots for sale, hand raised, young green cheek conures, extremely friendly, young aviary bred bourkes/ turks Ph 0408535515 Pups Kelp-Collie x St Poodle. well loved, ready, suit family w kids, source:MB223023 vet-checkd mchip 953010006636005,006, 953010006635755,857,861,8 70,874,994, visits welcome Ph 0458169182 Purebred black faced Dorper rams, pic# 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345

Horsham Florist 51 Roberts Ave, Horsham

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Hay caps, Horwood Bagshaw, Chisel plow, various used fencing materials, water troughs, 3pl mulcher Ph 0429821461

Cattle scales Gallagher, never used, still in box, load bars, 600ml, 2500kgs, stainless steel platform, best offer over $2000 Ph Header NH TR88 with 36’ McDon 0438096662 front 960, ready to go $25,000, Chicken manure, ex sheds or composted available now The REDUCED 2018 Skamper Jaeske field bin, 28 tonne $5500 Good Dirt Company Lethbridge Ph 0428946395 Kamper 4X4 forward fold camper Vic Ph 0409889250 Trailer Everything included Chipper mulcher mobile heavy ready to hook up & go QS Inner duty, GX390, 12hp, honda motor spring mattress Aust Ultimate $2800 Ph 0448826464 H/D independent Suspension EverKool G75L Fridge/Freezer Premium Slide Out S/S Kitchen Dometic 3 Burner Stove 150Ltr Water tanks Joolca Hottap Hot Water 2 X 120A Century AGM Horwood bagshaw scaribar, Batteries 160W Fold up Solar 9.14m/30’ air seeder. 9”/225mm Panels H/D ARK Swing up jockey spacing, knife points, finger tine wheel Full Annex, Eun suite, harrows, pull mounted, simplicity PVC Flooring Travel Annex Boat 3000 PM2 twin tank seeder, Rack, Loading Roller & O/B motor ground drive, twin cameras, one Bracket. $16,000ono 0428990602 in the grain tank the other the view behind the grain tank, new hoses, Chook house, 1500mm long 1400mm wide 1800mm high, nest 15.5/80 24 tyres, $65,000 inc Gst employment box attached keep your chickens Ph 0428852409 Murtoa safe from predators $350 Ph Seeking Individual Support John Deere 3010 tractor with 53583400 Worker (Ageing) to provide cab, 1965 model, rear tires 40 % Doll collection, cellulord, in-home care, Horsham based, front tires 60%, runs well $8000 porcelain and collectables, duties include, dressing, bathing, Ph 0438951101 leather handbags, brand names, toileting, minimum 1 overnight + Macey Field Bin in GO $3000 Ph tapestries large variety Ph 1 day shift per week, male or 0429857207 0498621118 strong female ideal, Italian/English MF tea 20 with 2 spare rear Full set of pads for evap cooler, language skills ideal, more detail wheel rims 1 with tyre Ph $2500 new still in box, can be cut to size on enquiry Ph 0439307176 $400 Ph 0417166277 0419574884

Farm Machinery

REDUCED Chamberlain C670 Tractor starts and runs well $3600, Morton Baker Wool Press $2500, New Holland Small Bale Pick Up Loader $600, all in working order excess to requirements, all prices plus Gst Ph 0400603022

REDUCED Field Bins, 2 Jaeschke 32t field bins, one with square top lids with and sight 3x Ajax wool press $100ea plus glasses $9000, large round top one with normal lids $8000, 2 Gst ono Ph 0428894258 Macey 28t $2500, all prices plus 1998 Jayco Westport, full Gst Ph0400603022 annexe, a/c, oven, microwave, Sherwell auger 33ft by 9 inches, always shedded, many extras 20hp, van guard, electric start $22,000ono Ph 0419514118 motor, no fertiliser used, easy to handle, always shedded, VGO 2000 Jayco Freedom pop-top, $7500 plus Gst Ph 0429979100 alum frame, tandem, elec brakes, 12V sys, light truck tyres, island Air Seeder, 1200L 3 bin Simplicity d/bed, new mattress, m/wave, tow behind, variable rate plus upright engel fridge/ freezer(270), tubulator, spare control and loom r/out awning & annexe & extras, $75,000 plus Gst Ph 0428894258 $16,900ono Ph 0400894020 Backhoe Daken series 2, log grab, 12” bucket, 3PTO linkage, PTO pump/tank suit 30+ hp, as Sherwell Auger 50’, 9”, runs new $6500 Ph 0448826464 well $15,000 plus Gst ono Ph 0429911201

Purebred German Shepherd, 8wks, black and tan, great temperament, toilet trained, straight, two boys and three girls, source# MB115424, m/ chip# 956000016586733/68728 9/6693126/6668157/6681104 Ph 2011 Pinnacle camper trailer 0421018631 - full off-road, hard floor, a full canvas annexe, tag hinge towing included.2 new tyres- space is The Weekly Advertiser brandnew, 2 batteries, 2 power welcomes your advertising.

We are required strictly by law points, light in camper, queen size to include specific information bed and mattress, new fly screens on some items when publishing in windows and doors, 4 burner your adv your obligations are gass stove, includes 2 gas bottles, as follows: 60 lt water tank,sink with water ANIMALS *All “for sale” or “to give away” tap and electric pump to sink and advertisements, for either cats outside tap, carries 2 large fuel or dogs must include one of the containers, Rego till Sept 2024, following: • Individual microchip numbers U28090, $13,500 Ph 0429942936 • Vet certificate to exclude individual animals from needing microchips • Domestic animal-business number PLUS a source number from the Pet Exchange Register LIVESTOCK *Selling, giving away or bartering of all livestock must include a Property Identification Code (PIC number) in the advertisement.

Farm Machinery

Simpson auto washing machine, Hisense chest freezer and bar fridge, will separate Ph 0408504550

Strombeg Carlson timber radio, 1930, VG original working condition Ph 53824316 Table, black steel, glass top, with three chairs, GC, outdoor $50 Ph 0419560817 Workshop manuals, parts, books and catalogues Ph 0419821563

household items 3 seater leather couch Ph 0439110899 Bunk beds, black tubular metal frames with mattresses, VGC $300ea Ph 53564288

Household items, Diamond Creek round pedestal table $140, Generators x2 Honda buffet three door 3 draw $140, Dunlite 10.0hp $150, powered electric start 7.0hp $300 Ph pine dressing table with mirror $50, double bed with frame bass, 042901878521 Horsham combination steel and timber head and foot, $100, 2x single bed Antique head and foot set, $30 each set Ph 0428504569

Home exercise machine, full body workout using vibrating system $120 Ph 0417166277 Jumbuck outdoor gas oven, trolley and cover, new condition $250 Ph 0448826464 Lavour Wash combo FF70, King single trundle latex bed, diesel shed heater and GT cold spotless, no animals, sell price pressure washer $600 both Ph $550, two beds for the price 0448826464 of one, very convenient for Roll top desk, beer fridge, Haier fridge freezer, wooden frame spare room, top quality from tennis table, will separate Ph NATURSLEEP Hawthorn Vic Ph 0427042750 Nhill 0429093269

garage sales

Silos Vennings, 10 tonne, GC $1760 each Ph 0427716088

15 Hayes Drive, Horsham

Saturday, February 24 8am to 2pm

Case IH 2144 Harvester, 4375 engine hrs, 3108 rotor hrs, trimble auto steer, no screen, 25-foot flex front on Leith trailer, $50,000 inc Smale Prickle Chain, 2017, 50’ 15.24m double fold, one Gst Ph 0428852409 Murtoa owner, EC $50,000 inc Gst Ph 0428852409 Murtoa

2012 Jayco Starcraft 14’ pop-top Outback, always shedded, many extras $18,000 Ph 0427523264 Ararat Dog Trailer, 1984 two axle gorski, Jayco Finch pop top caravan, 2 grain top with roll tarp, always in a shed, no registration, needs work, double beds with fly mesh, electric best offer Ph 0428852409 Murtoa brakes, boat racks and an annex, Fiat 513R Tractor, goes well, roll $15,000 Ph 53582560 Stawell bar and reliable, $5000ono Ph Jayco Starcraft 2011, EC, 0419134855 -always kept in a shed- 19’ 6, Fire-fighting tank, poly 3000L, queen island bed, reverse AC, GC $1760 Ph 0427716088 3 way fridge, separate shower Fuel trailer, 650ltr $2200 Ph and toilet, washing machine, 0427716088 TV/DVD, 2 large extra storage Hardie NK 3PL 600L Spray Unit, boxes on A frame, solar, 1860 tare 8m boom & reel with spot sprayer, $35,000neg Ph 0418777440 $4900ono Ph 0419134855

Moving. Everything must go. Camping, tents, household, gardening, miscellaneous. Nothing over $50.

1 Karingal Crescent, Horsham

Saturday, February 24 8am to noon

Power and hand tools, miscellaneous shed and household items, pot plants

Stoll S6 2014 boom spray, 6000lt tank, 36m boom,10 sections, 520/85R 42 tyres, 2.3mt axle on air bag suspension, mud guards, stainless steel centrifugal pump with hydraulic drive, 450lt flush tank, fence line nozzles both sides, TriJet nozzle bodies, one owner/operator, $80,000 inc Gst Ph 0428852409 Murtoa Tandem Trailer 10 x 5, good condition with solid checker plate floor, $1750ono Ph 0419134855

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Wednesday, February 21 2024

MARINE The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising.

We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement.

A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: 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.

17’ speedboat Caribbean 150 V6 Yamaha on a Brooker tilt trailer, dual axle, motor has done 230hrs, VGC, all ski gear with the boat including boat cover, priced to sell $10,000 Ph 0407084235 3.7 Boat and cover, on aussie trailer with a yamaha 15HP motor, $5000 Ph 53582560 Stawell 3.8 Savage aluminium boat, new 18 hp Tohatsu motor, Biminis, Eagle fish finder, Mackay galvanised trailer, GC, $3700 Ph 0428826113

Mobility Accessories

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

expressions of interest

Walker,4 wheels with seat, adjustable, light weight, EC $80 Ph 0419560817 Wheelchair and Compression cushion, VGO $600ono Ph 0427857510

motorcycles

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

SCHOOL CLEANING CONTRACTOR

Hyundai iLoad, 6 seater, manual, Mitsubishi Triton CLX 4x4, MR diesel, 2,04,000kms, rego YPK951, $15,000 Ph 0497205899 MY23, DT, diesel, 6SP auto, double cab, model MR4V47, build date 20/12/2022, 18 inch back Motor Vehicles alloy wheels, Mitsubishi mats, tub over $20,000 liner, T bar, mudels bar, side steps, mud flaps, RWC, rego till March 2025, 27,000kms, 1WH7UP, $46,500 Ph 0419007741

Harley Davidson, custom 1956 frame black, 200 rear end, stretched tanks 3-inch belt drive 2011 White Nissan Navara D40 primary RevTech 4 speed ratchet, STX550 V6 twin cab, auto, diesel, with extras, will go quick $18,000 bull bar, driving lights, snorkel, Ph 0423859198 long range fuel tank, dual battery system, 2 inch lift kit, canopy, motor vehicle accessories hard top tonneau cover and roll bar, 1 owner, serviced regularly, 5x Hankook Dynapro ATM Tyres, rego paid until 23/12/2024, comes 31.10, 5OR, 15 lt, 95% thread with black Sunraysia wheels, 6 stud, with RWC, engine number: 297,500kms, will not seperate $800 ono Ph V9X007595C, YTZ 215 $25,600ono Ph Craig 0418203511 Dave anytime 0429832207 Load Leveller Weight Distribution kit for towing, suitable for caravans, horse floats etc. Ball weight 165kg, new never been used, $250 Ph 0407046864 Horsham

Stacer 400 bass EVO aluminium Motor Vehicles hull GN915, 25HP mercury 2 under $3000 stroke, dunbier trailer P72-007, no salt water, all EC, $7500 Ph 2002 Kia Rio sedan, manual, low mileage, EC, for details phone 0428825864 and leave message, RTP085 $3000 Ph 0498621118

Expressions of interest are invited from cleaning contractors to clean DIMBOOLA PRIMARY SCHOOL. Cleaners are required to attend a site inspection to be conducted at 4 pm on Tuesday 27th February.

Contract documents will be available at that time.

For information and to register attendance contact: Greg Sampson, Principal greg.sampson@education. vic.gov.au 5389 1270

Electric Recliner lift chair, $1500, Ph 0435787449, pick up Horsham 1999 Holden Rodeo, 4x4 UTE, 50th anniversary edition, 5 Gopher Red Top Gun “Mustang”, speed manual, diesel, no RWC, 2years old, near new, $4500ono VIN # JAATFS55HX7102664, Ph 0427857510 26,2000kms, $4800ono Ph Rob 0407473932 Hopetoun 9am- 5pm

Seat Walker, GC, $175ono, Ph 0435787499

Single electric/adjustable bed, includes mattress,used but in EC, Includes as new Health Flex mattress topped with bamboo fabric, designed for pressure redistribution, purchase price $5000, sell for $2500ono Ph0435787449

Visit salvationarmy.org.au or scan the QR code

Dimboola Primary School is a child safe school.

Silver 2007 Toyota Landcruiser GXL V8 Diesel, EC with accessories, locally purchased and owned, 298,000kms, WEU939 $47,500 Ph 0428 820 445

tenders

Musical Instruments

The Weekly Advertiser Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers / Contractors for:

CONTRACT NO. 2023-2024-19 – SUPPLY AND / OR CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE SHED & SHELTER AT THE RAINBOW RISES EVENTS CENTRE, RAINBOW

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The specific requirements are detailed in the Request For Quotation documents which can be downloaded via Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/tenders.

2017 Toyota Fortuner Crusade 4WD 2.8L TD, 7 Seats, excellent condition for age, bull bar, tow bar, spotlights & UHF radio included, fully serviced at Horsham Toyota, RWC included, 137000km, 1KQ9HU $44, 500 neg please call or text for more information Fender copy guitar, near new 0423024026 $350 Ph 0419509335 2019 Toyota Hilux SR5 6-spd auto 4x4 turbo diesel, double cab, Trades & Services silver with black interior/leather seats, tinted windows, nudge bar, Gypsum, lime, compost and all roll bar, tow bar, silver hard lid granulated fertilizer spreading, tub cover, 5-star ANCAP safety features, lady’s vehicle in superb modern 4wd trucks, Floatation condition, no trade work or dents, tyres, GPS and scales, call Adam 91,000kms, BDG112, $53,000 Ph Ph 0427552432

Closing time for the above Tender is 2:00pm on Thursday 21 March 2024.

All enquiries should be directed via Laura Sonnberger, Contracts & Procurement Officer on telephone (03) 5391 4444.

Monica Revell Acting Chief Executive Officer

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2022 Toyota Hi Lux Workmate, manual, petrol 4X2 tray, as new, reverse camera, first reg in Feb 2023, recently serviced, 12 months reg, RWC, only 2800kms, Wanted, Land to Lease or 1WN4LZ $28,500 Horsham, Ph Share-Farm anywhere south of 2011 Toyota Camry, auto, VGC, 0428504171 Horsham, from 100 acres to 700 RWC, genuine reason for selling, acres, cropping country preferred 226,000 kms, 1JX6HQ $8950 PH The Weekly Advertiser Ph Roger Hallam at Mockinya 0409433755 welcomes your advertising.

0418822700 We are required strictly by law Motor Vehicles to include specific information $10,000 - $20,000 wanted to buy on some items when 2008 Colorado Ute, canopy, GC, publishing your advertisement. serviced regularly, 254,221kms, A snapshot of your obligations Boom spray 800lts, 6m boom Ph reg till July 2024, WVR283 are as follows: 0419007741 $14,000 Ph 0448504021 Stawell ROAD VEHICLES All advertisements for road 2014 Navara D40 ST, 4x4, canopy, tow bar, new W/screens, vehicles must include a price, back shockers, will come with as well as: A registration number, if 3months rego and RWC, reg • registered 1D19LN, very low kms 135,000, • Either an engine number, $19,750ono Ph 0409210594 VIN or chassis number BT 50 2007 UTE, 3lt turbo diesel, if the vehicle is not VGC, express pass on vehicle, bull registered. bar, driving lights, ARB Canopy, Wanted Farm Trailer with duals extra fuel tanks 50lts, roof rack, and flat top for farm use, any 6mths rego, 300,000kms, N4372 condition Ph 0418822700 $14,000 Ph 0407084235

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

More people are now facing homelessness than ever before.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

2016 VF SSV Series II Redline, sunroof. 6.2 LS 3, auto.

88,000kms, white with black roof, Antique German violin, bow and beautiful car to drive 1UY9ZJ case, excellent playing condition $550 Ph 0417886268 $57,995 Ph 0427015393

2011 BMW X3, 6 cylinder, diesel turbo, white, 11 months rego, lovely car, 290,000km, YPC367 $10,000 Ph 0411502510 0409355611 2011 Holden Cruze CDX Sedan, green, auto, just serviced, excellent running Roho Brand Permobill dry order, some external dents, floatation pressure cushion and Vin# 6G1PESES1BL550662, cushion cover, $250 ono, Ph 137600km 1HO9DL $5900 0434557919 0435787499

“I NEVER THOUGHT I’D BE HOMELESS.”

All successful applicants must have Department of Education approved cleaning panel status prior to commencing their contract at any Victorian government school.

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Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

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www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au/readonline Christian Devotion

Changes 2 A couple of weeks ago this devotion mentioned that God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow; in amongst a serious of thoughts about change. If something is the same across time how can it also change? The concept is that we change, in how we do church and how we do many other things, but God does not change, we do.

Once while looking out of a window in Halls Gap at a magnificent view of the surrounding sun drenched mountains I thought of an analogy for how we see God. God is far larger than we can see, experience or know; just like the mountain range. Our small view of God is like looking out one window, we can never see the expanse of a mountain range. Other people look out of other windows, from other view points and angles. It is the same God we all look at; but what we see can be quiet different. And then what if our windows are coloured by our life experiences and change how we see things.

God, the mountains in this analogy, do not change, it is our view that changes. At different times of our lives the view we have of God, the experience of God’s love and friendship changes. God is far bigger than we can ever see, experience or know, but the little glimpses we get of his love fill us with awe and wonder, just as a mountain view does.

Pastor Susan Hobbs - Uniting Church

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Dimboola Natimuk Lutheran Parish

HIGHWAY SHOOTOUT

Sunday, February 25th

Edenhope 10am LR Goroke 10am LR Natimuk 9am HC Vectis Join Natimuk Dimboola 11am HC Lenten Service Wednesday 28th Edenhope 7.30pm

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Situations vacant

Show ‘n’ Shine FREE ENTRY Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ 4pm

You can be more than part of your community be someone making a difference for people in your community

Lower Barkly Street, Ararat

Employment Opportunities

**Attractive salary packaging in addition to salary** See our website for further information

All Bikes & Cars of interest welcome

We are seeking committed and passionate people who are ready for exciting and rewarding careers in our growing community health organisation

Family Violence Case Manager 30.4 or 38 hours per week $32.21 to $47.50 per hour

Sunday, 3rd March 2024

Contact: Gemma Beavis

Horsham community members are again invited to participate in

horsham@ontgroup.com.au

Clean Up Australia Day

Closing: 12pm Monday 4 March 2024 To download a position description and key selection criteria form visit our website: gch.org.au For further information email employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400

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Accolade for Logan A long-standing member of the Wimmera horse racing community, Tony Logan, received a Victorian Harness Racing Media Association Bob Cain Memorial Distinguished Service award.

Mr Logan said media association president Len Baker presented him with the honour at the A.G Hunter Cup in Melton earlier this month.

He said he first started writing about the sport in 1988, when he was working at a Horsham newspaper.

“I took on a job as a publicity officer at Horsham Harness Racing Club and then I would annoy the newsroom with bits and pieces,” he said.

“I don’t get sick of doing it, but sometimes it’s hard to fit it in around everything else.

“I’m always pleased when you can get local people and their achievements in the news.”

Mr Logan said one of the standout horses he had seen was Night Pistol, who began racing in 1993 and went on to win 55 races, including a race in Norway called the Harley Davidson.

“Bill Deleeuw and I, we raced

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estern Victoria’s best volleyballers will be on show on Saturday when Phantoms Volleyball Club hosts its second selection trial for teams to play in the Victorian Volleyball League this season.

HONOUR: Tony Logan has won a Harness Racing Victoria distinguished service award. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER a horse called Flip A Dollar. He had his first race in 1995 and raced for seven years,” he said.

Mr Logan said he had seen many changes in the sport since he began going to tracks in the 1950s and 1960s.

“I suppose it’s become more professional, there’s a lot of time and investment if you are training a horse now,” he said.

“There are still youngsters coming through pony clubs and things like that, wanting to drive horses in races, which is great.”

Mr Logan said the sport was as much about the community surrounding it as the races themselves.

“I suppose it’s good to be

able to go along and catch up with people. And if your horse is there, it’s good to be able to celebrate your wins with them – it’s a very social thing,” he said.

“I also like to watch the really good horses in Melbourne or Sydney.

“It’s just as much about the people behind the horses. It’s a journey from when you get them, the hours people put in and the ups and downs.

“If the horse gets injured, you might have put in months to get it on the track.”

Mr Logan has a fortnightly column in The Weekly Advertiser in which he covers harness racing in the region.

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More than 60 male and female players will be out to impress coaches as they look to put the final pieces of an intriguing puzzle together for season 2024.

The first part of the intrigue surrounds the possibility of a fourth men’s team to compete in the state league two competition.

After the first trial in Warrnambool two weeks ago, the numbers and quality of attendees shored up the three men’s teams entered into premier one, premier two and state league one.

With another 20 to 30 new players trialling on Saturday, the key will be quality to be able to build a competitive fourth men’s team.

The second part of the intrigue will be to see the quality of female players attending on Saturday, to strengthen a premier two women’s team, that struggled last season.

As is the case with the men, a host of new faces will be looking to put their best foot forward and be in consideration to wear the purple-and-black in season 2024.

The women kick-off the day at St Brigid’s College stadium on Saturday from 10am, with the men arriving at 1pm.

Ararat come-and-try

The come-and-try night originally scheduled for Ararat last week was postponed due to fires, so the opportunity exists this week for

anyone interested in participating in a regular Thursday night volleyball competition in Ararat to dust off the cobwebs and give the sport a go.

Volleyball Horsham members will be on hand to assist participants with the session, starting at 6.30pm at Ararat Fitness Centre.

There is already good interest from the Islander community in Ararat to enter teams, and the community is encouraged to get a group of friends together to form a team and enjoy everything the sport has to offer.

Teams can be mixed or of any gender and school students are encouraged to give the sport a go as well.

If anyone cannot make it but would like to be included in a team in the competition, they can email info@volleyball horsham.com.au and leave contact details.

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Volleyball Horsham’s summer season will start next week with juniors, A Reserve and C grades on Monday and A, B and women’s competitions on Wednesday.

There is still time for people to get involved.

In particular, there is still room for players in a B grade team, some females who would like to play in the women’s competition and four juniors who would like to play in the junior competition.

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CLUB OF THE YEAR: Natimuk and District Gymnastic Club committee members, from left, Jenelle Patterson, Tanya Henderson, Louise Puls, Kara Puls, Maree Woodhart and Sarah Campey. Mrs Patterson was also awarded the Unsung Hero award.

COACH OF THE YEAR: Ash Grace.

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ate-Lyn Perkin has won Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly’s sports star of the year award for her success at an international tennis event in Spain.

Perkin won the singles and mixed doubles championships, partnered with fellow Australian Rowen D’Souza, at the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance World Championships.

Perkin said her journey to Spain started with an email seeking more women to participate at the Glam Slam, an LGBTI+ tennis event run annually at the Australian Open on Pride Day. “I played doubles and singles in my first year of Glam Slam and then my second year, I played doubles, singles and mixed with my husband, Ben Perkin,” she said.

“I literally won the second event, where I met Billie-Jean King, and then jumped on a plane two days later to go to Spain.”

Perkin said she won the singles championship and mixed doubles with Rowan D’Souza in an Australia versus United States final, which they went on to win after losing the first set 0-6.

“It was at a little tennis club, just like we would have in Horsham,” she said.

“Everyone was there to win on the court, but as soon as you got off, it was ‘whose shout is it for a beer?’. That is the really good thing about tennis, no matter where you go, it’s the same.”

Logan Young, Jed Hermans, Remo Luciani, Jorja Clode and Hailey Puls were also nominated for sports star of the year, for excellence in their different sports.

Other award winners included – Grassroots award: Joel Freijah, Western Bulldogs footballer.

Valued volunteer: Ian O’Donnell, Swifts Football Netball Club.

Access All Abilities Athlete: Local, Indya Baulch; national, Josh Barry.

Tom Gawith Spirit of Community award: Ben Lakin, Will Robertson, Joel, Jarrod and Tom Berry – Marathon for Mum. Unsung Hero: Jenelle Patterson, Natimuk and District Gymnastic Club.

Veteran: Ian McCrae, Dimboola Bowls Club.

Coach of the year: Ash Grace, St Brigid’s College and Horsham Saints netball.

Official of the year: Cameron Pickering, Wimmera Umpires Association.

Women in Sport award: Lynette Morrow, Natimuk and District Gymnastic Club.

Junior sports star and Ian Niblett Scholarship Fund: Chavi Sulic, Team Vic football.

Club of the year: Natimuk and District Gymnastic Club.

Sporting School: St Brigid’s College, Horsham.

Team of the year: Volleyball Horsham women’s division-one team.

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orsham Tigers edged out Lubeck-Murtoa in a backand-forth encounter as part of twoday A Grade competition in Horsham Cricket Association round 11 action.

It took two innings from each side to determine a result at Horsham City Oval, after Horsham Tigers took a commanding position heading into the second day of play.

The Tigers declared at the end of day one, sending Lubeck-Murtoa back in to bat after they were all out for 118 in their first innings.

Shannon Reddie hit 69 for the Mudlarks, including 10 boundaries, as they looked to surpass the Tigers’ first innings score.

Oscar Gawith was quick to 50 runs before an Angus Adams catch off the bowling of Tyler Puls dismissed the middle-order batter.

Xavier Shevlin also made a half-century, finishing 53 not-out, as LubeckMurtoa declared and set the Tigers a 130-run target.

Tyler Puls was the pick of the Tigers’ bowlers on the second day, recording three wickets, including Reddie and Gawith.

Horsham Tigers went in to bat again but finished six runs short of an outright result. Dom Rose, 43, and Aaron Leith, 41, were the highest scorers.

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CAUGHT: Horsham Tigers’ David Puls, above, catches Lubeck-Murtoa’s Blake Downer, batting left. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

Lubeck-Murtoa’s Oliver GarthLindsay found Leith’s bails, as one of two individual wickets on the day.

Bullants went into bat against Laharum, facing a target of 195, after a long day in the field on the first day of play.

Justtin, 32, and Matthew Combe, 55, were early run scorers for the Bullants as they began their run chase.

A further 44 came from Troy Dumesny before he was given out LBW off a Josh Mahoney ball.

But despite Bullants’ best efforts,

they were narrowly short of the Demons’ 179 as their last wicket fell.

Mahoney’s wicket of Rosco Hair for one, with the support of a Jackson Hoffman catch, not only concluded the game but secured the Demon a five-wicket haul.

Horsham Saints was able to build its total to 225 during the second day of play after spending 20 overs at the crease on the first day against Blackheath-Dimboola.

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ish 9-225, making 129 before he was caught by Sam Polack off his brother Daniel’s bowling.

Blackheath-Dimboola returned to the middle to make a total of 8-135, an identical run amount to its first innings.

Sam Leith, 33, and Daniel Polack, 30, both made it well into double figures. Sam Polack top-scored with 52 not-out as Saints won on first innings.

West Wimmera’s 224 on the first day of play proved to be enough in its match against Homers.

Homers would bat twice during the second day, but dominant bowling from West Wimmera, which included six wickets from Nathan Alexander and three from Xavier Bone, severely restricted their scoring.

West Wimmera had Homers all-out for 69 in the first innings before they

were sent in to bat again, with Homers’ openers Adam Atwood, 52, and Patrick Mills, 19, both not-out as the match finished.

This weekend, Homers face Horsham Saints in what could be a close two-day game.

Lubeck-Murtoa host West Wimmera, while Bullants play Horsham Tigers in a game between two highly ranked teams.

Laharum follow up their impressive win against Bullants with a match against Blackheath-Dimboola.

Results, at the end of day two: Horsham Tigers 9-d-221 and 4-124 d Lubeck-Murtoa 10-118 and 8-d-233; Horsham Saints 9-225 d BlackheathDimboola 10-135 and 8-135; West Wimmera 10-244 d Homers 10-69 and 0-75; Laharum 10-195 d Bullants 10-179.

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n one of the best Grampians Cricket Association games of the season, Rhymney-Moyston1 defeated SwiftsGreat Western2 by two runs in the last over of the day.

Combine2 batted first making 7-136, with Travis Nicholson and Stewie McPherson scoring 30s, as Rhymney-Moyston1 bowlers Lucas Ralph and Glen Cosgriff took two wickets each.

With a low score, the Combine bowlers had to work hard to restrict Rhymston’s scoring, which was achieved by Marc Brilliant who bowled eight overs at 1-6 and McPherson 3-28.

Rhymston needed six runs off the last over, which was attained with the aid of three extra to give Rhymston the win.

Best of Rhymston’s batters were Daniel Taylor with 52 runs and Daniel Walker making an unbeaten 39.

At Central Park, Stawell, in the match between Swifts-Great Western1 and the Gappers, the Combine was sent in to record 8-205.

An opening stand of 58 between Ethan and Craig Marrow laid the foundation for Jacob Dunn, who made 53 from 51 balls, and Jarrod Illig with 36 not-out from 28 balls, including three sixes, to push the total to 8-205.

Luke Stevens was the best bowler for Halls Gap with 3-43.

The Gappers’ batters never got going, and except for Charlie McIntosh’s 30 not-out, no other batters stood up to the bowling of

Matt Peacock 4-19 and Jarrod Illig 4-16 in the Gappers’ innings of 57.

The worrying aspect for the Gappers was they would have to play Combine in the semi-final.

It was gratifying to see Halls Gap wearing black armbands as a mark of sympathy for neighbouring town Pomonal, badly affected by last week’s fires, showing the spirit of cricket lives on.

The contest between St Andrews and Pomonal resulted in a 52-run win to the Tigers in a match dominated by bowlers.

Batting first, the Tigers were dismissed for 127 and if not for Lynden Brewis’ 45 runs and Tyler Cronin with a half century, the score would have been an embarrassment.

Saints’ best bowlers were Tom Mills, 4-18 and Vince Hamman, 3-15.

The Saints would have been confident of reaching this modest score, but were once again let down by their top-order, who succumbed to Lachie Green, 5-24, and Harry Evans, 3-16, to be dismissed for just 75.

This weekend, Swifts-Great Western1 will meet Pomonal at Central Park; Halls Gap takes on St Andrews at Halls Gap; Rhymney-Moyston1 verse Chalambar at Moyston; and Swifts-Great Western2 will play Rhymney-Moyston2 at North Park.

Results: Swifts-Great Western1, 8-205 d Halls Gap, 10-57; Rhymney-Moyston1, 7-138 d Swifts-Great Western2, 7-136; Pomonal, 10-127 d St Andrews, 10-75; Rhymney-Moyston2 d Chalambar, on forfeit.

TOURNAMENT: A composite Horsham City and Dimboola team of Govan Bellinger, Lorraine Ross and Peter Ross won a Horsham City Bowling Club two-bowl triples tournament last week.

Bowlers from Coughlin Park, Horsham Golf, Dimboola and Horsham City played three games of 10 ends to decide the winners. Bellinger, Ross and Ross won on 79 points with the team of Kevin Clyne, Kevin Gepp and Ron Goudie on 64 points finishing runners up.

Spring Port makes it five in a row Three local trainers were successful at Horsham Greyhound Club’s regular race meeting on Tuesday last week, with Andrea Gurry’s Spring Port turning in another blinding display to make it five wins from his last five starts.

Lightning Jedda kicked the meeting off for the locals, winning the first heat of the Horsham Rising Star for Tracey Salter and Greg Turnbull of Crowlands.

Jedda displayed his customary early speed to set up a margin on the field early. Turning for home, Jedda had set-up a race-winning

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Lala Rapid finally broke through for the Hartigan team of Horsham, after a run of minor placings.

Week-in, week-out, Lala is always around the mark.

He was forced to do it the hard way coming from last early, railing through on the corner to hit

the front as the dogs straightened for home, and was never going to be run down, winning in 27:69sec.

Spring Port was the star of the show for Gurry of Nhill, winning his fifth start in a row with a dominant display over the 485m journey. Again Spring Port put on a brilliant front-running display to lead all the way and win by just over a length in the quick time of 27:32sec.

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OPPORTUNITY: Hockey Victoria coach Joshua Irish, left, with Horsham Primary School students Grady Shannon, Ambrose Lukazsewski and Harriet Holmes and Horsham Hockey Club’s Paul Mackereth.

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BY SEAN O’CONNELL

orsham Hockey Club is hoping to attract new players of all ages and abilities to the sport, with a host of events beginning this week.

Junior co-ordinator Launa Schilling said the club, in conjunction with Hockey Victoria, was spending the week visiting Horsham primary schools to promote the sport to students.

“The roadshows are to help promote hockey because it’s probably little-known compared with football and netball in the area,” she said.

“School visits are a good way to see 600 kids, which is a fantastic opportunity if we can entice some of them to take the next step.

“Hockey Victoria supplies a coach for the roadshow and so does a local club, so they have a link to our clubs.”

Schilling said a four-week social hockey program would start tonight at Horsham’s Holy Trinity Lutheran College middle school outdoor courts, and was open to all ages and abilities.

“For children in high school, this is a great opportunity to have a bit of a taster,” she said.

“We haven’t had social hockey at our club for a while and we are really trying to build up our membership and to get people involved.”

Schilling said social games would be played with five players on each team on a smaller field.

She said the club was hosting a come-and-try and registration day on Sunday at Horsham College Community Oval from 11am for people interested in taking up the sport.

“It’s an opportunity to find out about how it works from people already at the club, register

and there will be some skills stations set up as well,” Schilling said.

“It’s for kids and parents, we are always encouraging parents to have a try.”

Schilling said five Hookin2Hockey sessions aimed at under-12s would follow, with the first on February 27, from 5pm to 5.50pm at Horsham College Community Oval.

“Any beginners can come to those sessions, but they must be registered,” she said.

“It gives them a real base of what hockey is about, builds their skills and gives them confidence.

“Children who have played before come back at the end of term one to start warming up for the season.”

Schilling said the 15-week winter hockey season would start mid-April, with players welcome in under-12s, under-16s as well as men’s and women’s teams.

She said equipment could be supplied, with beginners welcome and different options available for registration, including a package for those only wanting to commit to four or five games.

She said seven Horsham Hockey Club juniors were recently selected for a North West Lightning Academy program, including Tom Batchelor, Annabelle Heal, Hannah Mackereth, Jack Di Pietro, James Mackereth, Audrey Jochinke and Holly Di Pietro. Paul Mackereth was selected as a coach.

People wanting more information about upcoming events can visit Horsham Hockey Club Australia Facebook group or website revolutionise.com.au/horshamhc/home

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BY ABBY WALTER

ne round remains in Central Wimmera Tennis Association before the top-four teams compete in a three-week finals series.

In pennant, Horsham Lawn defeated St Michaels by four games as both teams finished on six sets each.

With Horsham Lawn sitting top and St Michaels in fourth, the score proved it could be anyone’s game come finals.

There were three standouts during the game, with St Michaels’ Steve Schultz and Peter Hayes and Horsham Lawn’s Tahlia Thompson winning their three sets.

Cherie Wood and Gemma Walker, of Horsham Lawn, won two sets each and lost their third in tiebreak to Kassie Peachey and Barb Crough.

Drung South, in third, pushed itself to equal wins with Central Park, second, after a two-set victory on Saturday.

Aaron Jennings, of Drung South, was the only player to win all three sets for the day.

With doubles partner Harry Daniell, he defeated Reece Harman and Matt Jones in tiebreak.

Central Park’s Willow Sainsbury was the other winner of a tiebreak game, defeating Kate-Lyn Perkin.

Top-two Central Park and Horsham Lawn will play against each other in the final round, while Drung South hosts St Michaels.

If ladder positions remain the same following round 15, it will be two weeks in a row of the same games for the pennant teams.

In A Special, the top-four are locked in and the final round will determine which teams are in for a second chance come finals.

Horsham Lawn Gillespie, in first position, is on 10 wins, Natimuk is on nine wins but had one more bye than other top-four teams, and Kalkee and Horsham Lawn O’Connor are in third and fourth position, respectively, also on 10 wins.

Horsham Lawn O’Connor defeated Natimuk by four sets, while Horsham Lawn Gillespie defeated Central Park by eight sets and Kalkee defeated Brimpaen by 10 sets, showing that it will be another close competition come finals.

Natimuk will likely defeat Central Park in round 15, while Horsham Lawn Gillespie will play against Brimpaen and Horsham Lawn O’Connor will play against Homers. Kalkee has a bye.

A Grade’s ladder has been relatively stable in recent rounds and will likely stay the same following the final round.

Sport Results Seniors

Pennant: Drung South 7-71 d Central Park 5-70; Horsham Lawn 6-66 d St Michaels 6-62.

A Special: Horsham Lawn O’Connor 9-87 d Natimuk 5-80; Horsham Lawn Gillespie 11-106 d Central Park 3-78; Kalkee 12-100 d Brimpaen 2-66; Homers 11100 d Drung South 3-62.

A Grade: Haven 8-78 d Central Park 4-69; Horsham Lawn McGennisken 10-89 d St Michaels White 2-46; St Michaels Red 12-96 d Drung South 0-58.

B Special: Laharum forfeited to Central Park; Natimuk 14-88 d Haven 2-36.

Juniors

CONCENTRATION: Violet McGennisken competes in the third Wimmera Junior Points Tournament at Central Park on Sunday.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Central Park, in top position, will play Horsham Lawn McGennisken, in fourth.

It could be an interesting game with Central Park coming off a surprising loss to Haven, while Lawn is riding a win.

It continues to be a battle of the top four as St Michaels Red and Horsham Lawn come headto-head, sitting in third and second respectively.

In B Grade, Laharum forfeited to Central Park, cementing Central Park’s number one position ahead of finals. Natimuk also proved why it was top-four material with a 12set win against Haven.

Round 15 sees Horsham Lawn

play Haven, while Laharum faces Natimuk. With Horsham Lawn in third position and Laharum in second, both on six wins, a victory in round 15 will confirm which team will have a second chance in the first week of finals.

The weekend of tennis was rounded out with Central Park hosting the third Wimmera Junior Points Tournament.

More than 70 juniors played 109 matches on Sunday, from under-12s to 15-and-older in doubles and singles.

This weekend, Horsham Lawn will host juniors from across the state for the Pat Cash Cup tournament.

Open: Haven 3-25 d Homers 3-22; Brimpaen 6-36 d Horsham Lawn 0-16; Quantong 3-26 d Natimuk 3-24.

Section 1 Boys: Central Park White 3-31 d Central Park Blue 3-28; Horsham Lawn 6-36 d Homers 0-10.

Section 1 Girls: Homers 5-33 d Haven 1-22; Horsham Lawn Gold 4-30 d Horsham Lawn White 2-19.

Section 2 Boys: Homers 4-31 d Horsham Lawn Green 2-20; Horsham Lawn White 6-36 d Haven 0-13.

Section 2 Girls: Horsham Lawn Gold 5-32 d Central Park-Homers 1-16; Haven 5-32 d Central Park Blue 1-16; Central Park White 6-36 d Horsham Lawn Green 0-16.

Section 3 Boys: Haven 5-35 d Horsham Lawn Green 1-14; Central Park 4-28 d Horsham Lawn Gold 2-26.

Section 3 Girls: Haven Orange 5-33 d Natimuk 1-9; Haven Pink 1-17 d Horsham Lawn Gold 5-35.

Section 4 Boys: Central Park 5-34 d Horsham Lawn Red 1-22; Natimuk 4-31 d Horsham Lawn White 2-17.

Section 4 Girls: Central Park 6-36 d Homers 0-16; Horsham Lawn Green 3-23 d Horsham Lawn Gold 3-22.

Match Play Section 5: Haven Blue 5-23 d Central Park 1-13; Horsham Lawn Green 5-22 d Horsham Lawn Gold 1-11; Horsham Lawn White 5-20 d Horsham Lawn Yellow 1-13; Haven White 5-23 d Homers 1-10.

Match Play Section 6: Horsham Lawn Red 3-18 drew with Horsham Lawn Blue 3-18; Haven 5-23 d Central Park 1-5.

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Support for city netball comp A junior netball competition in Horsham will occupy Friday evenings for another year, after a lack of volunteer numbers led to organisers calling for more support.

Horsham City Netball Association president Kate Hair said a ‘hugely successful’ special general meeting on Sunday resulted in organisers filling executive positions, boosting the general committee and planning for the season ahead.

“I was very excited when I pulled in to the car park and there were so many cars there,” Hair said.

“It’s too good of a competition to lose. We had already filled the president and secretary roles, but we now have a vice-president, vice-secretary and treasurer.

“And we have about eight general committee members to support us throughout the season and provide input at meetings.”

Mrs Hair said boosted volunteer numbers allowed organisers to plan for the season ahead, including picking a start date, end date and discussions of sponsorship.

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BY SEAN O’CONNELL

ennis Victoria’s State Teams Championships are returning to Horsham Lawn Tennis Club this weekend.

SUCCESS: Horsham City Netball Association president Kate Hair.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER seasons,” she said. “Undernines will run for the entirety of term two. The under-11s and under-13s will run until the end of July, with two weeks of finals and grand finals on August 9.”

Mrs Hair said the competition had been running for many years to provide Horsham and district juniors with an opportunity to experience competitive netball away from a typical club setting.

“It creates an avenue for kids to get some match play before they get to a club situation,” she said.

“Not everyone wants to do the travel or be affiliated with a club. It’s an option that is local to Horsham – you don’t have to travel for an hour or have an early Saturday morning start.

“If it wasn’t to exist for a bit it would decrease the numbers of young netballers coming through.”

Mrs Hair said registrations for the coming season would again be capped at 19 teams, due to light and court availability.

People wanting more information can visit the Horsham City Netball Association Facebook page.

The club is expecting 180 players from across the state to compete in under-12, under-14 and junior open girls and boys categories, with the most successful region awarded the Pat Cash Cup. Qualifying rounds will take place on Saturday and Sunday morning to determine finals matches on Sunday afternoon.

Horsham Lawn Tennis Club vice-president Brett Thompson said the club’s ‘unique’ facilities, which included 24 lawn tennis courts, continued to be a drawcard for organisers.

“Horsham Lawn has been lucky to host quite a few major tournaments in the past few years,” he said.

“This is testament to the facilities we have here and the volunteer numbers at the club.

“We have a couple of members with a sound knowledge of lawn. Gradually, the quality of the surfaces has improved out of sight.”

Mr Thompson said the club had also been working hard to prepare for a ‘massive job’ catering, with at least 500 people expected to visit Horsham as a result of the tournament.

He said the tournament was impressive from both a sporting perspective and the community surrounding it.

“Last year, we had lots of positive feedback

– we are having a dinner on Saturday night and that is already booked out,” he said.

“It’s a good social event. The kids play against each other at other tournaments and create friendships.

“It’s an exceptional standard of tennis. If anyone visits Horsham Lawn during the tournament, they will see some of the top talent in the state.”

Mr Thompson said 13 tennis regions would be competing at the tournament, involving seven metropolitan and six country regions, including a Wimmera team.

“The main difference with this one is a lot of the tournaments are just country regions, this one is all of Victoria,” he said.

Horsham Rural City Council entered a threeyear agreement with Tennis Victoria to bring the competition to the Wimmera, which is expected to inject up to $240,000 into the region’s economy this year.

Mayor Robyn Gulline extended her congratulations to Horsham Lawn Tennis Club and wished good luck to all competitors.

“We welcome all players, their families, and supporters to our regional city,” she said.

“Events like the Pat Cash Cup are a great way to showcase the unique surrounds of the region. Well done to members of Horsham Lawn Tennis Club, who have a long-standing reputation for successfully hosting previous tournaments.”

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Julia Flynn returns the ball to her opponent during a Wimmera Junior Points Tournament at Central Park, Horsham, on Sunday. More than 70 junior tennis players competed in 109 doubles and singles games throughout the day. It is the third of a series of junior points events across the Wimmera, with the final tournament scheduled for March 3 at Donald. Story, page 49.

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