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UNIQUE COMMENTARY: Geoff ‘Chick’ Miller and six-month-old sulphurcrested cockatoo ‘Georgia’ share their thoughts while watching Grampians Cricket Association action at Ararat’s Gordon Street Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Ararat municipal leaders are keen to transform the Gordon Street precinct into one of western Victoria’s premier sporting grounds. Story, page 13. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Power potential W

BY DEAN LAWSON

immera-southern Mallee development leaders believe the region would be primed for massive socio-economic growth if details in a government ‘directions’ paper became reality.

They are confident the plans, based on switching Victoria’s electricitygeneration heart from coal-fired stations in the state’s east to renewableenergy farms in the west, represented millions, or even billions, of dollars in investment opportunities. Their assessment came after the release of the paper for a Victorian Renewable Energy Zones Development Plan.

Wimmera Development Association executive director Chris Sounness said there was particular excitement about the paper’s identification of a stage-one need to increase a Western Victorian Transmission Network Project from North Ballarat to Bulgana, near Great Western, to carry 500 kilovolts of power instead of 220kV. Mr Sounness said the expansion, expected to cost between $132-million and $308-million if it happened, would remove barriers to the Wimmera and southern Mallee becoming part of a new Victorian renewableenergy engine room. He said the proposal would enable the connection of up to an extra 1200 megawatts of renewable-energy pro-

jects beyond what was already in operation or planned. “Doubling the size of the project from 220 to 500kV gives a lot more bang for the buck and dramatically increases the capacity of renewable energy that can be generated in the broader Wimmera,” he said. “It would provide a gateway to industry and that equates to jobs, careers, growth and diversifying economies. “If all the recommendations in this directions paper came to pass it would lead to many dreams being realised.” The development association, in discussing regional circumstances with various renewable-energy developers, has long identified electrical infra-

structure as a fundamental barrier to the industry expanding. In essence, ageing powerlines and support infrastructure are all but at capacity for the amount of power they can carry. Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership chair David Jochinke said the key to making the most of renewable energy was unlocking future opportunity. “We don’t want an upgrade that simply meets current requirements. We want one that meets requirements that unlock multiple future projects and developments,” he said. The directions paper is based on a State Government commitment to developing six renewable energy zones.

These include Ovens Murray, V1, Murray River, V2, Western Victoria, V3, South West, V4, Gippsland, V5 and Central North, V6. The government is working with the Australian Energy Market Operator on a priority-projects list to support renewable-energy zones to strengthen the transmission network and resolve network connection issues causing project delays. It has identified a system-stabilising synchronous condenser in Horsham, costing between $32-million and $76-million, among immediate network investment needs. Continued page 5

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Councillors ‘dead-set’ against merger H

BY DYLAN DE JONG

orsham mayor Robyn Gulline has strongly backed her council’s stance to oppose any merger between Wimmera and Ballarat health services.

She and her fellow councillors, who at a meeting on Monday night voted unanimously against supporting the merger proposal, are instead urging Wimmera Health Care Group to seek other partnership options to improve regional health care. The health-care group has been exploring ways to enhance a partnership with Ballarat Health Services, including a merger, in response to staffrecruiting issues and the number of Wimmera people travelling to Ballarat for public health services. Cr Gulline said she had major concerns the Wimmera would lose ‘local’ management and oversight of its primary health-care group if it chose voluntary amalgamation with Ballarat. “All seven councillors voted against the merger – we are dead-set against this,” she said. “We do not believe it is in the best

interest of our region and our community.” Cr Gulline said the council would explore other options to help the Wimmera hospital and services attract greater attention and funding from state and federal governments. “The hospital’s funding model is broken – we at the council are more than happy to campaign and make representations on behalf of the hospital to increase funding to help meet the needs of the community,” she said. “The hospital hasn’t been talking to the council and asking us to help them in their challenges, which we’re quite disappointed about.” Cr Gulline said she would meet State Health Minister Martin Foley in March to discuss what other options existed to help improve healthcare provision in the Wimmera. “We need to go and speak to the minister and promote that this is a regional hospital, it’s not just providing a service to the Horsham municipality,” she said. “We also have six other health services across our region, so surely a stronger alliance could be formed

and therefore increase their bargaining power. “In the Wimmera and southern Mallee, we have traditionally been very good at finding hybrid solutions that are place-based and can suit our specific needs.” The health-care group board has extended a community consultation period regarding the proposal to March 15. It ran consultation sessions earlier this year and has called for public submissions on the proposal since November last year. More than 1000 people have provided feedback.

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Meanwhile, leaders at Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital are also exploring partnership options including voluntary amalgamation with both Wimmera and Ballarat services. West Wimmera Shire Council mayor Bruce Meyer has backed the Edenhope hospital’s investigation, saying any options that could improve services would be critical for the community. “You just can’t run a hospital of that size and nature and make ends meet forever – they’ve got to make some

change,” he said. “Edenhope is a town of about 750 people and they’re trying to maintain quite a large hospital – it’s becoming more and more difficult for them. “Costs in general keep rising all the time and the incoming funding in rural areas doesn’t keep pace with the current expenditure – that’s pretty common across the board, including in council.” However, Cr Meyer said he would be sceptical about the idea of any Wimmera health services merging with Ballarat. “I’d be nervous about too much of a move towards Ballarat because we need strong medical services across the Wimmera,” he said. “They’ve got to lay all the options on the table and figure out what is best for them and for the community first and foremost.” Hospital chief executive Andrew Saunders said strengthening partnerships could take on the form of shared service agreements or voluntary amalgamation. He reassured the Edenhope district community any decisions about the

Sisters saddle up for states

Celebrating 70 years Betty Peachey was travelling the state with a girlfriend when she came across a dashing young man at a dance in Horsham Town Hall. “I came from Gippsland to Horsham by train,” she said. “A girlfriend and I were going to travel around, but after I met Les, I only got as far as here. I just thought he was a nice little fella.” Les and Betty Peachey celebrated 70 years of marriage on Monday. They married at Drouin on February 22, 1951, before making their home in Horsham. “We lived with Les’s mother for a few years and then we moved to Elizabeth Street for 50 years,” Mrs Peachey said. “There were no roads or anything there then.” The couple has lived in a unit closer to Horsham’s central business district for the past decade. They raised four children together, two boys and two girls. “We also have 10 or 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren,” Mrs Peachey said. She said the ‘secret’ to a long and happy marriage was ‘a lot of patience’.

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future of the health service would involve ‘extensive’ consultation. “If you do nothing, nothing will change. At the end of the day if there is no benefit, at least we can say we explored the idea,” Mr Saunders said. “Everything’s on the table at the moment to ultimately find a way to improve our health services. “We’re still in that initial discovery phase and we need to make sure we do all of our homework so the board can make an informed decision about what is the best way forward.” Mr Saunders said the hospital was facing a gradual reduction in demand for services, declining by 75 percent in 15 years. He said partnering with other health services would create new opportunities for hospital staff and allow the health service to continue providing ‘outstanding’ care. Hospital leaders will seek feedback about the partnership proposal from March 1 to May 21. People seeking more information can visit website www.edmh.org.au. • Wimmera Health Care Group board chair Marie Aitken’s letter, page 7.

Three sets of sisters from Horsham Pony Club will represent Midland Zone at state dressage and showjumping championships at Benalla at the weekend. Iris Sudolz will ride Pixie in the D Grade showjumping, while sister Anna will compete in C Grade showjumping aboard River and in grade-three dressage with Blaze. Asha Fiedler will contest grade-four dressage with Tapu Height of Elegance, with sister Paris riding Talingka Park Matthias in grade-two dressage. Courtney Dickerson and Bain Park Ballerina will compete in grade-two dressage, with Montana Dickerson riding Copper Q Philadelphia in grade-three dressage. District commissioner Kylie Fiedler said it was a wonderful achievement to have three sets of sisters competing at state level. “They are competing for Horsham but also for their zone,” she said. “It’s not just about riding, the competition also teaches life skills. “It’s a great family event and hopefully the girls come away with some good results.”

PLATINUM PAIR: Betty and Les Peachey with some of the well-wishes they have received from family and friends. The couple celebrated 70 years of marriage on Monday. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “You work at it, let’s put it that way,” she said. Mr Peachey played football for Horsham when he met his wife. He worked for Telecom, while Mrs

Peachey worked as a house maid at the Royal Hotel. Mr Peachey was also a leading greyhound trainer, with winners throughout the state. – Sarah Matthews

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Hughan: Danger in basketball shift W

BY DEAN LAWSON

immera basketball figurehead Owen Hughan fears opportunities for the sport to continue to flourish in country Victoria are at risk under a Basketball Victoria restructure program.

Mr Hughan said rationalistic plans that involved replacing a Country Victoria basketball system with regional city development hubs was inappropriate and would struggle to meet statewide expectations in the sport. He said the restructure, which he suspected Basketball Victoria would ratify at an annual meeting next month, would make a Country Victoria basketball committee either obsolete or powerless to direct basketball programs in the regions. He based his argument on vastly different social circumstances affecting the sport in metropolitan and regional areas and the volunteers needed to make any system work. “Across Victoria the associations are run by 93 percent voluntary labour, which is possibly higher in the country,” he said. “When the power is negated this huge voluntary force could dwindle and-or fail to commit to programs. The alternative is to have very deep pockets and pay wages.” Mr Hughan, a Horsham Amateur Basketball Association patriarch with strong links to influential basketball figures across Australia and beyond, said the danger of the restructure was that it would turn the clock back and old issues of disadvantage in the sport would resurface. “Fifty years ago Basketball Victoria decided to split associations into metro and country. Country

Victoria believed at the time it was not getting the attention needed to develop its players and associations,” he said. “The result of this decision has been a huge success, producing many elite development programs and many Australian representative players – both boys and girls. “The assumption that ‘Country Victoria does not know what it’s doing therefore Basketball Victoria will take over all programs’ is demeaning.” The Wimmera’s long-running success in producing elite national and international players represents a clear reflection of how country systems work and of Mr Hughan’s argument. “In the last Australian men’s team that played in the world championships, three of the players came from small towns in western Victoria,” he said. “I don’t know where the next Australian players will come from, but any pulling back on programs on what we’ve been doing could have a devastating effect on Australian basketball. “Setting up hubs in major country cities could come to nothing unless high-performance coaches get out to the smaller associations and develop the talent that has been proven to obviously be there. “Basketball, as a whole, is also under threat from a virus, financial pressure and the AFL. “Attacking a successful program is not a smart move. I have serious doubts that this restructure is appropriate at this time. “I know there are times when changes are necessary, but don’t fix something that ain’t broke. “Unfortunately, I can’t help but think that Basketball Victoria has taken advantage of COVID-19 circumstances in trying to push this through when everyone’s guard is down.”

WRONG MOVE: Horsham basketball icon Owen Hughan believes replacing a Country Victoria basketball system with regional city development hubs is inappropriate. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Renewable energy plan shows promise From page 1 A second category of stage-one projects features priority line upgrades, including the Ballarat-Bulgana line, to enable the connection of additional renewable-energy capacity in west and south-west zones. The government will consider how regulatory arrangements can progress these projects and provide an assessment update in May, corresponding with REZ Fund announcements for the other stage-one projects. More multi-million-dollar follow-up stage-two projects in Western Victoria zone would include another synchronous condenser at Murra Warra, north of Horsham, a 220kV upgraded line from Murra Warra to Bulgana and two industrial-sized batteries. Mr Sounness acknowledged the directions paper listed increasing the rating of the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project as a ‘high risk’ of ‘delivery’. This was based on environmental, planning and community issues. “These upgrades involve towers that are 86 metres high, so there is going to be, and already has been, understandably high levels of concern from landowners in the path

of the transmission line,” he said. “One of the challenges in unlocking renewable energy will be developing compromises. “All these projects must go through a vigorous environmental processes that includes extensive community and stakeholder consultation. “At the same time, it’s important to remember that we’re talking about something that will lead to large-scale regional benefits, jobs and economic diversification. “While there are going to be elements of anxiety about this development, the real story is that, from a regional socioeconomic perspective, it will be transformational. “For us it represents another piece in the puzzle in unlocking development in the region. “Diversification is such a large piece in us being able to grow. This is about embracing a collective approach that taps into benefits while at the same time addresses or overcomes concerns. This is a regional issue that involves everyone from individual landowners to regional cities positioning themselves for growing populations. “If agriculture hasn’t been able to put a

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Mr Sounness said apart from becoming the state’s powerhouse, circumstances would open for industry to fully explore ‘behind-the-metre’ projects that immediately tapped into power generated on site. “It would be an economic enabler, promote value-adding for high-energy-use industries where suddenly the scope for these types of projects become closer to reality than simple ideas.” Mr Jochinke added it was important renewable-energy projects could ‘stand on their own two feet’ and demonstrate that they pushed down the price of electricity. “We keep hearing that coal is expensive technology, so we want renewables to be cleaner and ultimately cheaper electricity,” he said. “Another opportunity for us, if we have a cluster of these facilities based in the Wimmera, is that it might provide technology and technical opportunities for future generations and more home-grown employment.”

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Opportunities in changing trends

t is hard to escape noticing, especially in what we hope are the later stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, that change is in the air.

What we know in following speculation and developments involving everything from communication, energy supply and government services to business, industry and sport is that the Wimmera is far from immune to what will happen and is already happening. While it might seem far from obvious as we go about our daily routines, society’s deck of cards is undergoing

a major shuffle. We have started to see a broad shift in perceptions and expectations, at all levels of society, where what has been the norm is under question. There is plenty happening and how we as a region respond by seizing the initiative and exploiting opportunities will determine success or failure in securing long-awaited socio-economic growth. Who would have thought a decade ago the Wimmera-Mallee and Western District would emerge as the potential engine room for Victoria’s energy

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needs, bringing with it the prospects of industrial opportunity and socioeconomic growth? Yet the possibility is there, if development can hurdle barriers to get transmission lines and towers from Melbourne to the region.

With agriculture still pumping away and itself evolving, prospects of major Wimmera mining development hovers in the background. We’re seeing a need to change regional public health-service provision take centre stage and municipal councils swinging into gear to meet rising levels in housing-land demand. With the rest of Australia, we’ve also gained insight into communication and news-dissemination vulnerabilities exposed by a tug-of-war between the Federal Government and social media giant Facebook.

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SIR, – We thank the community for participating in consultation opportunities as Wimmera Health Care Group explores partnership options with Ballarat Health Services. We are also very pleased to have Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital join the project and begin community consultation about what the priorities and opportunities are for their health service. We have heard from the community that the consultation period needed to be extended and we have done that. All community members are encouraged to send through any submissions or feedback to partnering@whcg.org.au. The board is undertaking this project to look at ways to further enhance the partnerships between the health services to provide safe and accessible care closer to home. Any partnership options being explored would focus on enhancing service delivery and creating better health outcomes for local people across the Wimmera. There would be no loss of services. The community has participated in a range of consultation activities during the past three months – from October 30 to February 15. We have engaged with more than 1000 people through consultation sessions – online and in-person; surveys; meetings with individuals, key groups and organisations; pop-up stands; submissions and feedback forms. It has been great to hear the views of a wide range of community and team members about their priorities for the future of health services, and the opportunities and challenges of forming a partnership or voluntary amalgamation. In the coming weeks, we will be meeting with a number of specific groups about their needs and we will be talking with communities through more pop-up stands. We will share what we have heard from the community through a consultation report in the next few weeks. A due-diligence assessment is being

undertaken in relation to workforce, financial, service delivery and governance impacts of any partnership. Challenges we need to address are – • People are travelling great distances to get the health care they need, and this should be provided close to home. • Wimmera residents experience higher levels of chronic illness and ill health compared with the rest of rural and metropolitan Victoria. The population is ageing and will need greater access to health care. More services are needed. • Attracting and retaining health care professionals – workforce/specialists – is becoming increasingly difficult, with gaps in a few critical clinical areas. • We need to strengthen capability – with the right support, we can increase capability to deliver more services locally, at Horsham and across the region for the future. • Exploring options is important to ensure the sustainability of health services for the future. Issues such as workforce shortages, financial constraint, infrastructure limitations and increasing governance expectations and obligations have been pressing issues for some years. The current approach to healthcare governance and service delivery is unsustainable and requires change. Community feedback A comprehensive report will be prepared. Some examples of themes that have been coming out of the consultation include: • Improved services such as: mental health, maternity, chronic-illness support, dental, in-home care, orthopaedic surgeons, paediatrics, heart and cancer services, and the ability to be treated at Horsham. • Better access to health care locally without having to travel. • Safe and effective health services for the future and long-term sustainability. • More services, broader range of services, improved services and reduced wait times. • Strengthened workforce with more training/development, increased skills and capacity and career opportunities. • More jobs/staff to address shortages. • More and a greater variety of doctors and specialists.

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Dimboola projects official Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport Danielle Green will officially open major development projects in Dimboola today. Ms Green will open facility upgrades at Dimboola Bowling Club at 2pm and Dimboola’s new library at 3pm. Dimboola Bowling Club received $163,500 in funding through the State Government’s 2020-2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund to upgrade its facilities. The total project upgrade is about $250,000, which also includes $30,000 from Hindmarsh Shire Council. Dimboola Bowling Club is contributing more than $50,000 in cash and in-kind support. Hindmarsh Shire Council received $600,000 in State Government funding through a 2016-2017 Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to construct the new Dimboola Library. The new building has been built and fitted out as a multi-use, all-inclusive facility that includes publicly accessible computer terminals, a children’s reading section, seating, charging ports for laptops and phones as well as a broad range of services and programs.

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Community panel needed for 20-year vision Horsham Rural City Council is calling for residents to be part of a Community Panel that will play a central role in establishing a 20-year vision for the municipality. Mayor Robyn Gulline said Council would partner with the community across the next six months to design a preferred future through the Horsham Rural City Talks project. “A Community Vision will set out the long-term social, economic, cultural and environmental aspirations of the Horsham region. It will represent the community’s voice about what is important now and in the future,” Cr Gulline said. “The Community Vision will be developed and owned by the community with Council facilitating a collaborative process with assistance from skilled independent facilitators. Together, we will explore what we want our municipality to be like 20 years from now, and decide on key goals and priorities needed to achieve the outcomes we want.”

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Thank you to the community for your support and it is an honour to serve you. The time commitment is a challenge. Just a reminder to the Horsham and regional community that it is vitally important that all of you have input into our Community Vision which feeds into the Council Plan and the future of our region. And the call is out on HRCC website. As it says in all Council Plans, the structure is that the community are at the top of the top, and your views are important. Underneath

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The Community Vision will be used to guide planning and decision-making - in particular the four-year Council Plan.

Between February and June 2021 there will be opportunities to contribute to Horsham Rural City Talks including surveys and a new Community Panel. “We want you to imagine the Horsham region in 2041,” Cr Gulline said. “What do you hope our community will look, feel and be like? What goals and priorities do we need to focus on to achieve our desired future? “Whether you live, own a business, work, study or volunteer in our municipality, we want to hear your opinions and ideas on these important questions.” Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to be part of the Horsham Rural City Talks Community Panel. The panel will be made up of about 40

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So please have your input. Council also is proposing to have a review of all of its current committees, so have your say into that process. Council is already using new technology to objectively analyse the road services using laser software. This is exciting as areas needing remedial work can be targeted more effectively and hopefully there will be considerable cost saving so that more works can be done.

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“We can supply the necessary tools and information to get the conversation started,” she said.

people of different ages, backgrounds, locations and interests. Panel members don’t need any special knowledge to take part and will be selected by independent consultants.

To register your interest for the community panel and to find out more, visit hrcc.vic.gov.au

Expression of interest close 31 March, 2020. Cr Gulline said Council was also hoping that groups from across the Horsham Rural City region would host a conversation at their existing meetings.

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Councillors, who work for you and represent you and work together, and then next on the list is the CEO and then the staff and their role is to implement the policy set by Council from what you have to say.

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Also, with our proposed budget for the next financial year, we are working towards an increase in funding for rural road maintenance. Hopefully, this will be enough resources to catch up on the maintenance required for our rural roads. This initiative was supported with objective analysis of our long term asset management.

Another exciting outcome is in relation to our Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange roofing system that has provided benefits to our regional farmers, stock agents and buyers, already. It has shown an increase in livestock killing yields due to the fact that animals are not

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stressed standing around in extreme temperatures or rain and improved health and safety for the agents, public and buyers. I have heard at the recent HRLE Committee meeting that these yards are probably the best on the eastern seaboard now, with three municipalities coming to inspect the yards this week. A big thank and staff for

you to the committee such a great outcome.

Hoping to help make this a better municipality for all.

CANCER AND THE WIMMERA: A DISCUSSION WITH PETER MAC’S DR DAVID SPEAKMAN LIVE WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY, 7PM Horsham Rural City Council will host a “Cancer and the Wimmera” online Q & A Session with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s Chief Medical Officer Dr David Speakman on Wednesday night. Some 139 people are diagnosed with cancer in Horsham Rural City and 53 locals lose their lives to the disease, each year.

to do, participants won’t have their cameras on but they can get involved through the text chat function,” she said.

Cr Gulline said people could submit questions for Dr Speakman before During the height of the pandemic last year, Wednesday night via patient referrals to Peter Mac dropped by as email, the HRCC Facebook page or left at much as 40 per cent for some cancers, as people Council’s Customer Service Desk. statewide delayed seeing their GP or getting tested. “We will also see if we can answer some questions as they come in during the webinar,” Dr Speakman is a leading clinician working in she said. the breast and melanoma and skin units at Peter Mac. Dr Speakman has over 20 year’s sub-specialist experience in both breast and melanoma fields At this online event, people will learn about: and was intimately involved in the conception, • How early detection and treatment of cancer design and building of Peter Mac’s new can improve treatment outcomes Melbourne facilities. • Early signs and symptoms • Risk factors, screening and prevention “We hope this outreach to the community, • How telehealth – instead of travelling to and increased focus on cancer at this time, will appointments – can benefit people in regional help us find cancer diagnoses that may have Victoria been overlooked because of the pandemic,” Dr Speakman said. Mayor Robyn Gulline will host the webinar from 7pm and Wimmera Cancer Centre manager “If you have concerns about your health, or put Carmel O’Kane will also be a panelist. off getting a test or seeing your doctor over the past year, we urge you to see your GP as soon The live presentation will be available via Zoom as possible because delays make cancer harder video conferencing. Attendees do not need to to treat.” register and a recording will be made available after the event. Peter Mac’s melanoma and skin service is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. “We are extremely fortunate to have access to someone of Dr Speakman’s calibre and I Of the new cancer cases in Horsham Rural City encourage everyone to consider logging in to the each year, on average 11 people are diagnosed information session,” Cr Gulline said. with lung cancer, 14 with melanoma, 17 with bowel cancer, 17 with breast cancer and 16 with “Anyone can join the Zoom webinar. It’s easy prostate cancer.

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rarat Rural City Council has encouraged event planners and businesses in the municipality to ‘reach out’ for help in planning for changing COVID-19 restrictions.

Chief executive Tim Harrison said the council had been working with businesses and community groups on planning issues. “The council is here to support the community to remain resilient and come back stronger than ever,” he said. “While the health crisis is a relatively new threat to us, we have seen our community regularly face challenges such as droughts, fires, floods and we always come back stronger. The resil-

ience we have seen before is what the council wants to foster now. “Helping translate the rules and implementing the State Government’s resources for COVID safety is one of the first steps to installing confidence back in the community to continue our recovery.” Council emergency manager co-ordinator Joel Farrow has been working with community groups that manage facilities to ensure they can make the most of circumstances while obeying safety guidelines. Mr Farrow said the council had been providing signs and helping set up resources and guidelines such as QR codes throughout the municipality. Dr Harrison urged businesses and

event organisers to avoid becoming disheartened. “Until we reach a complete vaccine roll-out there will likely be ongoing changes to restrictions, however there is still potential for great events to go ahead,” he said. “The Grampians Ride to Remember was a great example. “Community events and small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. It is important that we do what we can to rally behind them.” Dr Harrison said businesses requiring help were welcome to call the economic development team on 5355 0264 and community groups and event organisers could call a community and events team on 5355 0257.

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Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, meanwhile, welcomed Therapeutic Goods Administration approval of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. With the roll-out of a Pfizer vaccine underway, Mr Tehan said a thorough assessment process meant Australia now had two safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. “The approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine comes after rigorous assessment from our independent medical regulator,” he said. “Every safety and regulatory box have been ticked for provisional approval – and further ones will now be ticked in the lead up to March.”

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DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY: Minyip’s Bob and Jill Robbins will celebrate 60 years of marriage tomorrow. They are pictured at an early celebratory dinner on Saturday night with their children, from left, Trudi Davis, Nicky Russell, Tricia Lehmann and Wayne Robbins. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

inyip’s Bob Robbins had been courting Jill Griffiths for six or seven months when his mother turned to him one Sunday afternoon and said, ‘You don’t want to let this one get away, Bobby’.

Bob knew his mother was right, but according to Jill, she first had to pass an important test. “He asked me if I could drive a tractor,” she said. “That’s what he wanted, a tractor driver. I said, ‘sort of’ and I think I must have passed.” Bob and Jill married in the Presbyterian Church at Donald on February 25, 1961. Tomorrow, they will mark 60 years of marriage. “We were supposed to be married a week earlier, but it was duck opening weekend and none of the boys were going to come,” Jill said. “Duck opening was really big back then because there was a lot of water in Lake Buloke – people used to come

from all over the place. We ended up changing our wedding to the following week.” The couple enjoyed a celebration with immediate family at Baa 3400 in Horsham on Saturday night. “We have four children, three girls and a boy,” Jill said. “They’re all married happily, and I

have 11 grandchildren. I don’t have any great-grandchildren yet, but I would like some.” Bob and Jill live on their family farm, Wybara – between Minyip and Rupanyup – which is now run by their son, Wayne. Jill said she loved farm life. “It’s always really great – there’s

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A golden date to remember Edwin and Sheryl Bartlett had little trouble picking a wedding date in 1971. Both their birthdays fell on February 20 – three years apart – which happened to be a Saturday. The Bartletts enjoyed a ‘triple celebration’ at the weekend as they chalked up 50 years of marriage. “We actually got married in the last month of ‘old summer’ time,” Mr Bartlett said. “Daylight savings started at the end of 1971. “And we’ve certainly got no excuse for forgetting our anniversary – it all happens on the same day.” The couple met at an Easter church youth camp at Halls Gap. “I was from Grass Flat and he was from Pimpinio, but we hadn’t met before,” Mrs Bartlett said. “I didn’t know who he was.” Mr Bartlett had a different experience. “I’d seen her a few months prior, at a dance, and I got the idea that I’d like to take her out,” he said. “When we met at Easter in

something different every day,” she said. “What you put in, you’ll get out. “I have helped on the farm a fair bit over the 60 years – you have to, especially over shearing and times like that. “I was 22 when I married and I didn’t have a career.

“I made my career as a wife and mother.” Jill and Bob met at a mutual friend’s 18th birthday party and started dating two years later. “He asked me out at a ball at Minyip and we went to another one the next weekend, at St Arnaud,” she said. They have been together ever since. Jill said having shared interests was a key to the couple’s longevity. “We didn’t go out a lot and we did everything together, like yabbying and seaside holidays – it gives you something to talk about later in life,” she said. “Also, being a farmer’s wife, you have to be patient – especially at cropping or harvest time, because they spend a lot of time out in the paddock and you have to have good meals when they come home. “Bob and I are very lucky though. We have great kids, who have good partners, and wonderful grandchildren. “We’ve always had something to be proud of, be happy about and look forward to.” sponsored by

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rarat Rural City Council leaders are hoping to secure more than $2-million in State Government money to help turn a Gordon Street Oval precinct into one of western Victoria’s premier sporting grounds.

Chief executive Tim Harrison said the council had been invited to apply for funding in the second round of the government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus program. “This is our best chance to get the entire redevelopment done,” he said. “A $2.65-million grant would make a world of difference for our region – this funding from the State Government would accomplish in a year what would normally take a decade. “It’s ambitious but we want to see Ararat become regional Victoria’s official home of AFLW football and hopefully achieve state significance.” The council has developed design plans for the multi-million-dollar project, which involves redeveloping

the reserve to provide new playing fields and surfaces for AFL Women’s, soccer, cricket and Little Athletics activities. The upgrade will also involve a new pavilion featuring ‘world class’ female-friendly change rooms and multi-code club facilities, plus a social space with kitchen and bar. Dr Harrison said the redevelopment project was a result of conversations with leaders of community clubs looking for a permanent home. “Sport is the lifeblood for every town in Ararat Rural City but some clubs simply don’t have access to the facilities they need to grow,” he said. “The key elements of this project are looking at how we can build a new facility that is clearly about AFLW and not seeing AFLW as a secondary or subsidiary game. “This facility will give the sport the prominence it deserves in the community. “The centrepiece of the redevelop-

ment is to provide a home ground for Ararat Storm Female Football Club by creating an AFLW centre of excellence.” Council staff hosted community consultation sessions with various clubs earlier this month, including Ararat Storm, Chalambar and St Andrews cricket clubs, Grampians Cricket Association and Little Athletics. This round of community consultations followed a co-design process the council undertook with regional club presidents and state sporting associations. Dr Harrison said the project’s design represented the feedback and in-depth conversations, which identified a need to establish a premier sporting facility that was inclusive for a broad range of ages and abilities. “In response to the Victorian ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, we moved our community consultation online,” he said. “Having one-on-one workshops

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Dr Harrison said other precinct upgrades would include a new soccer-playing pitch, a junior soccer pitch, cricket turf pitches, a running track and track and field infrastructure for Little Athletics, in addition to a new state-of-the-art pavilion. “Everyone aims to benefit,” he said. “The turf on the oval is in great shape but we’re aiming to extend the north end of the field to adhere to AFL Victoria’s preferred size for state league facilities. “The response from the consulta-

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A Halls Gap food and wine festival and a show and shine at Minyip are among latest event cancellations for 2021. Continually evolving circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic is making it difficult for groups and organisations to present events to the public. Grampians Grape Escape organisers announced the cancellation of the May 2021 edition ‘with a heavy heart’, due to uncertain times. The committee made its decision to ensure the festival’s future ‘given its importance to our region, the exhibitors, our suppliers and the good times to come’. The committee was also forced to cancel the 2020 festival, due to government restrictions on events. Tickets bought for 2020 will be rolled over for the 2022 event, on April 30 and May 1.

Minyip Show and Shine leaders announced ‘with great sadness’ they would postpone this year’s event, scheduled for Sunday. The committee is planning to host the event ‘in the future, when we know more about the virus that is changing our way of life’. The event raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and regional projects. Organisers encouraged people to like ‘Minyip Show & Shine’ on Facebook for event updates.

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Changes to engagement program Northern Grampians Shire Council will reschedule its Shire Vision 2041 community-engagement roadshow program. It has also extended the closing date for an online survey until midnight, February 28. Mayor Murray Emerson said the face-to-face program remained ‘still very much on track’ despite the state’s sudden ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown forcing it to postpone events scheduled for last week. He said it was a shame the roadshow had to be postponed, but the safety of the community was paramount. “We had to make the decision to put off the last two Shire Vision 2041 Roadshow sessions in Stawell and St Arnaud to comply

with government directions and keep everyone safe,” he said. “It is a shame because we’ve had great turn-outs and input at our previous roadshow sessions, so to lose that momentum is a bit disappointing. “However, the Stawell and St Arnaud sessions will be rescheduled for as soon as we possibly can and I encourage everyone to jump online and fill out the survey so we can hear your thoughts about our region’s future.” Residents interested in attending the new sessions in St Arnaud or Stawell can find out more on the council’s website, www.ngshire. vic.gov.au/NG20 or on social media.

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DIPPING A TOE: Horsham’s Sam Anson, pictured with his children Jaijai, 5, and Tigerlily, 2, will take on a 50-kilometre swim challenge in the Wimmera River tomorrow. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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rominent Wimmera sportsman Sam Anson, 30, is unsure of how well he will perform in a challenge he has set himself to raise community awareness about mentalhealth issues.

But the Natimuk United footballer and former coach is determined to push ahead with plans tomorrow to swim 50 kilometres in 20 hours – in the Wimmera River in Horsham. Mr Anson enjoys setting himself physical challenges, regardless of how much preparation he has put into his projects. Last year, for example, he set himself a goal of completing an ultra-marathon run from Horsham to Portland in 30 hours. He did it 29 hours and 26 minutes. But this time he will venture into the unfamiliar territory of swimming, where he hopes to complete a course from Wimmera River Bridge to Horsham weir 16.6 times. “I’m a bit worried with what I’ve set myself to do. I don’t really classify myself as a swimmer – I generally dislike swimming,” he said. “I’ve been swimming a little bit every day and had some practice runs, although after I did a lap of the swim I seriously questioned myself.

“I understand about running and riding from doing an ironman circuit in Horsham, but swimming? You’re in your own head the whole time and there is no escape. But I’m taking it on regardless and I’m excited with the challenge. “The idea is about being able to do something that might seem impossible.” Mr Anson is taking on the course on behalf of Australian mental-health and wellbeing support organisation Beyond Blue. He said he really only wanted to raise community awareness of the impact of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, but had decided to also use the opportunity to raise money for the cause. “I set myself a goal of raising $1000 through a gofundme page and generated the money in only a couple of days, which was amazing,” he said. “I’ve had personal experience with mentalhealth issues and have friends who have suffered. “It is something I think people can overcome if they really want to and if they have support and can see it is possible.” People can financially support Mr Anson’s money-raising efforts by visiting website gofund me.com, searching for his 50kms Upstream site and making a donation.

Meeting to discuss Natimuk project Volunteer group Natimuk Community Energy is closer to realising its $2.5-million solar-farm project as it prepares to appoint renewable-energy consultant firm Enhar as project manager. Enhar will take the project, which involves a 4572-panel farm on 2.24 hectares east of Natimuk, to the next milestone before Natimuk Community Energy decides on the next steps. The project has achieved some of its key milestones including the establishment of a lease for the solar-farm site. The next steps include a grid-connection study and permit application. Natimuk Community Energy members will

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Jeep Australia brand and product strategy director Guillaume Drelon said the Gladiator S did not compromise on safety, technology or off-road ability despite being the base model. “Since its arrival in Australia, the Gladiator has been turning heads on our roads and by expanding the range to include the Sport S specification, even more Australians will be able to own the only open-air truck,” he said. Jeep Australia shifted 71 new Gladiators last month, accounting for a slim 0.5 percent of the 4x4 ute segment, however brand executives have previously stated the Gladiator was never intended to be a volume-seller. – Callum Hunter

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itsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed its newgeneration Outlander SUV, with the mid-sized family hauler riding on an all-new platform, brandishing a fresh look and powered by a new range of engines.

Due to arrive Down Under later this year, the fourth-gen Outlander is almost unrecognisable compared with its third-gen predecessor, taking on a much blockier exterior design under the ‘Bold Stride’ design concept. A few signature Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, MMC, cues have remained however, among which is the dynamic shield front end, albeit the latest version. To describe the new Outlander as looking like a scaled-down Pajero Sport from the front and side would be more than reasonable, however from the back it resembles a combination of the outgoing model and the lastgeneration Lancer hatchback. Compared with its predecessor, the new Outlander is bigger in every dimension, measuring 4710mm long, 1862mm wide and 1748mm tall, with the body riding on a 2706mm wheelbase. The result of this growth is an increase in interior space, however MMC is yet to confirm exactly how much other than a 35mm increase in shoulder room. Under the skin, the new platform has been designed with ruggedness and occupant safety in mind, with bigger brakes in all four corners as well as a stiffer overall suspension set-up. The ‘super all-wheel control’ allwheel-drive system has been upgraded too, with an expansion of the active yaw-control to the rear axle as well as the front.

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Available either in sets or individually, the new ‘GR Parts’ centre first and foremost around beefing up the Camry’s appearance to make it more menacing through the addition of a new GR-branded front splitter, redesigned grille garnish, more aggressive side skirts, redesigned and bigger lip spoiler, quad exhaust tips and a new rear diffuser. All of these features combine to shed 28mm from the Camry’s ground clearance, making it look lower and sportier without actually touching the springs. The Camry’s rolling stock can also be upgraded to GR-spec 19-inch alloys shod with Goodyear EfficientGrip Comfort rubber, while a GR ‘performance damper’ – developed by Yamaha – promises to eliminate ‘the vibration and noise that you feel while driving’ and improve body rigidity. While only available in Japan for the time being, a Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, TMCA, spokesperson confirmed to GoAuto that while there were no current plans to bring GR

able with a 224kW-362Nm 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, Australian engineers would not have to change anything under the bonnet to remain competitive with the established players, even if the torque figure is down a bit on the force-fed four-bangers – the V6 fights back with a superior kilowatt count. All that would be needed is a cosmetic makeover and some chassis tweaks to up the handling stakes. The brand has form here too given it launched the C-HR GR Sport in December last year, which pinches the front fascia straight off the GR Yaris and comes with a sportier suspension set-up as well as a few other performance-minded touch ups. “At this stage it is a bit too early to see what the ongoing percentage of sales is likely to be,” the spokesperson said in regards to the C-HR GR Sport. “In the first two months GR Sport variants have been about five percent of sales and we expect this to grow with time.” With a mid-life-cycle update for the Camry due to arrive in Australia in the middle of the year, only time will tell if TMCA genuinely plans to join the defiant performance-minded sedan market. – Callum Hunter

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(March 21- April 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.5 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.5.40.33 Some very exciting times coming up and some good news from your loved ones at a distance. You could have a problem with someone who is not able to communicate the right way.

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7. What Wimmera locality southwest of Horsham starting with ‘N’ is northwest of Mockinya, northeast of Toolondo and north of Mount Talbot? Spell it. 8. What does the corpus callosum connect? 9. Is it a myth or a fact that some cockroaches can live for up to a week without their head? 10. Australian sprinter Raelene Boyle won seven gold and two silver Commonwealth Games medals. How many Olympic gold and silver medals did she win?

TAURUS:

(April 21- May 20) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.9 Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.34 Do not let anyone push you into making decisions that you are not ready to make. In any important matter consult the experts or you could find yourself in a dilemma with legal problems.

GEMINI:

(May 21- June 21) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.9 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.26.9.7.14. Your ego should be in for a boost and this could also mean good progress in your career matters. Definite improvement in your financial situation should help you lighten your burden of the past few months and problems that have been around.

CANCER:

(June 22- July 22) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.3.6.2 Lotto Numbers: 1.12.5.6.19.8 Some confusing aspects in your relationships could unsettle your otherwise quite happy period. Try not to let people bully you into situations that are not of your own making.

LEO:

(July 23- August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 2.5.9.6 Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.36.34.40 Some evidence of improvements could come to surface even though things could be moving a little too slow for your liking. Try not to let problems overwhelm you as solutions are on the way.

VIRGO:

(August 23- September 23) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.9.6.5 Lotto Numbers: 2.13.16.25.23.36 Your financial problems could be getting a little easier to handle but your determination is the only thing that will make you debt free. Romantic offers are in the cards.

LIBRA:

(September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 6.8.6.3 Lotto Numbers: 3.6.9.12.25.41 Your chances to get “hitched” are very good at the moment. So do a bit more socializing or entertaining and you could land yourself a nice relationship. A past favour could now show dividends and something you have been lusting after could become yours.

SCORPIO:

(October 24- November 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3.6.9.5. Lotto Numbers: 3.12.25.26.36.40. Some nice and tantalizing propositions are coming your way. You may be very surprised by all this and think you are dreaming, but you sure will get something out of all this. There are lots of invitations and surprise visitors.

Answers: 1. D. A piece of fossilised dung. Coprolites provide insight into the behaviour and diet of ancient animals such as dinosaurs. 2. O. 3. False. Dinosaurs are archosaurs, a large group of reptiles that first appeared about 251-million years ago. 4. Laura Branigan. 5. Iraq. It is about 85 kilometres south of Baghdad. 6. Iron and nickel. Siderophiles, elements that dissolve in iron, are also in the core and are relatively rare on the planet’s crust. Many siderophiles are considered ‘precious metals’ and include gold. 7. Nurrabiel. 8. The two hemispheres of the brain. The corpus callosum is a thick band of neural fibres made up of about 200-million axons. It allows the two hemispheres to share information. 9. Fact. Roaches breathe through their bodies, have an open circulatory system and do not rely on their brain to function. But they ultimately need to drink and if they do not have a head they do not have a mouth and will die of dehydration. 10. She failed to win an Olympic gold medal but won three Olympic silver medals.

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(November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1.2.9.6. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.34. A meeting you had with someone interesting is now going to develop into a significant romantic relationship and you could be seeing a lot more of each other over the next few months. Job offers are also indicated.

CAPRICORN:

(December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 3.6.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.34. Many of the obstacles you have experienced in the past are now starting to lift. Some really good opportunities are coming your way and it is up to you to grab these by the ears and have yourself an enjoyable time. Some new ventures may be started and successfully completed.

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(January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.9.8.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.16.29.6.4.44. A decision made now will have a great influence upon your future happiness. However, do not let yourself get pushed into something you don’t really want. Think positive and make sure that you are expressing yourself clearly.

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(February 20- March 20) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.2.1. Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.26.36.34. A new relationship could develop or an existing one could get re-kindled and become rather exciting. Some of you could achieve a major achievement over the next couple of months.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Australian Story [s] 10:30 How Deadly World (PG) [s] 11:00 Australia Remastered [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:30 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World 10:35 ABC Late News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Tony Goldwyn 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Wife Swap Australia: Jackson And Hagar Families (PG) [s] 9:45 Busted In Bangkok (MA15+) [s] 10:45 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:15 Celebrity Obsessed: David Letterman (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:15 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 The Equalizer: Glory (M) [s] 10:00 Murder For Hire: An Ex-Wife’s Revenge (M l) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 The Horn: The Storm (M l,mp) [s] 12:30 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 8:30 Gogglebox (M) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:30 This Is Us (M) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 2:35 King Solomon’s Mines (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:35 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (M) 9:25 Cornwall With Simon Reeve (PG) 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 24 Hours In Police Custody (M l)

8:00 Harry’s Practice 8:30 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 TBA 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Creek To Coast 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (MA15+) 11:30 Andrew Denton’s Interview (MA15+) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M)

11:00 A Football Life (PG) 12:00 Swamp People (PG) 1:00 Ax Men (M) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG) 3:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Pawnography (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them” (PG) (’16) Stars: Eddie Redmayne 10:10 Movie: “Beowulf” (M h,v,s) (’07) Stars: Angelina Jolie

6:00 Cheers (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 Frasier (PG) 11:00 Cheers (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Medium (M) 2:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Friends (PG)

9:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 10:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 11:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 12:00 Nash Bridges (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Miami (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 9:30 LA’s Finest (M v,s)

12:00 Fade To Black: Fight To The Death (M l) 1:30 VICE (M l) 2:05 Hunting Hitler (PG) 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Basketball: NBL Overtime 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 9:20 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films (M) 10:35 Vice News Tonight

2:35 Make It Pop 2:55 Junior Vets 3:35 Horrible Histories 4:05 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 100 Things To Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60: South Africa 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:30 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:05 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Bob The Builder 2:30 Dot. 3:00 Molly Of Denali 3:25 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (M l) 9:35 Hard Quiz (PG) 10:05 The Weekly (M) 10:35 You Can’t Ask That (M)

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 12:00 ABC News 1:40 Capital Hill 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 Back Roads 1:00 ABC Late News

11:00 Dance Moms (PG) 12:00 Royal Pains (M) 1:00 The Mindy Project (PG) 2:00 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta (M) 3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 4:00 Baywatch (PG) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Young Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Atomic Blonde” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Charlize Theron 10:45 Young Sheldon (PG) 11:35 Police Ten 7 (PG)

10:30 Ellen (PG) 11:30 My Favourite Martian 12:00 As Time Goes By 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Gentle Gunman” (G) (’52) Stars: Robert Beatty 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 8:30 Explore 8:40 Poirot (M v) 10:40 See No Evil (M v) 11:40 The Disappearance (M v,l)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 2:00 Rake (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera (M v) [s] 10:00 Mum: (M) [s] 10:30 State Of The Union (M l) [s] 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Vaccine (PG) [s] 11:15 The Weekly (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “My Father Must Die” (aka Killing Daddy) (M v) (’14) Stars: Elizabeth Gillies 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “John Wick: Chapter 3” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Keanu Reeves 11:30 Movie: “300: Rise Of An Empire” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Hans Matheson 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Notting Hill” (M) (’99) Stars: Julia Roberts 11:00 Movie: “In Good Company” (PG) (’04) Stars: Dennis Quaid 1:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 9:30 TBA 10:30 Just For Laughs (M) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 Beasts And The Pharaohs (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:35 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are UK? (PG) 9:35 My Grandparents War (PG) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Whitney (M l) 1:10 The Looming Tower (M l,s,v) (In English/ Arabic) 3:05 Stopping Male Suicide (MA15+)

8:00 Harry’s Practice 8:30 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 TBA 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Highway Cops (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia 10:30 Property Ladder UK (PG) 1:00 The Fine Art Auction (M)

11:00 A Football Life (PG) 12:00 Swamp People (PG) 1:00 Ax Men (M) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG) 3:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Pawnography (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Men In Black” (PG) (’97) Stars: Will Smith 9:30 Movie: “Predator” (M v,l) (’87) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger 11:45 Tattoo Nightmares (M)

8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 Frasier (PG) 11:00 Cheers (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Medium (M) 2:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Movie: “Sliding Doors” (PG) (’98) Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow

11:30 Basketball: SBS Courtside 12:00 Basketball: NBA: LA Clippers v Memphis Grizzlies *Live* 2:30 Vice World Of Sports (PG) 2:55 Hunting Hitler (PG) 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 City Porn (MA15+)

2:35 Make It Pop 2:55 Junior Vets 3:35 Horrible Histories (PG) 4:05 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Grandpa’s Great Escape (PG) 8:10 Horrible Histories 8:40 Good Game Spawn Point 9:00 Voltron: Legendary Defender 9:25 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 9:45 Radiant 10:15 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Bob The Builder 2:30 Dot. 3:00 Molly Of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 The Merry Widow 9:30 La Sylphide 10:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG)

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 12:00 ABC News 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 Planet America 1:10 ABC Late News 1:30 Friday Briefing

11:00 Dance Moms (PG) 12:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series *Live* 2:00 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta (M) 3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 4:00 Baywatch (PG) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events” (M) (’04) Stars: Jim Carrey 8:40 Movie: “Mortal Engines” (M) (’19) Stars: Hera Hilmar 10:00 TBA 11:10 Police Ten 7 (M l,v)

11:30 My Favourite Martian 12:00 Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1:00 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 1:55 The Young And The Restless (M) 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “The Angry Silence” (PG) (’60) Stars: Richard Attenborough 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Escape From Alcatraz” (PG) (’79) Stars: Clint Eastwood

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Retro Month (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Sleeping Beauty [s] 2:40 Royal Wives Of Windsor: A Royal Marriage [s] 3:30 Dream Gardens [s] 4:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 8:30 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 9:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 10:25 Apple Tree Yard (MA15+) [s] 11:20 Press (M) [s] 12:20 rage Retro Month (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 Motor Racing: 2021 Repco Supercars Championship: Mt Panorama 500 - Day 1 *Live* [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Guardians Of The Galaxy” (PG) (’14) Stars: James Gunn 10:00 Movie: “Clash Of The Titans” (M v) (’01) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 12:00 Motor Racing: 2021 Repco Supercars Championship: Bathurst 500: Highlights [s]

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Kellogg’s NutriGrain Ironman & Ironwoman Series *Live* [s] 2:00 My Way [s] 2:30 TBA 3:30 Serengeti: Rebirth (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders: Julie And Peter (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Jurassic World” (PG) (’15) Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard 11:00 TBA 2:00 Home Shopping 5:30 Wesley Impact [s]

12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Destination Dessert [s] 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen [s] 1:30 Places We Go [s] 2:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 2:30 Australia By Design: Innovations [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 TBA 6:30 TBA 7:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 7:30 TBA 8:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 10:50 Inside The Children’s Hospital (PG) [s] 11:30 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU European Figure Skating Austria 3:30 Black Hole: Universe’s Greatest Mystery Black Hole Hunters 4:40 Lost Viking Army (PG) 5:35 Hitler Youth (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:00 King Arthur’s Britain: Truth Unearthed King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom (M) 9:10 Movie: “Monty Python And The Holy Grail” (PG) (’75) Stars: John Cleese 10:45 Movie: “The Broken Circle Breakdown” (MA15+) (’12) (In Flemish/ Danish/ English)

6:00 Home Shopping 9:00 Travel Oz (PG) 9:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 10:00 Weekender 10:30 Creek To Coast 11:00 House Of Wellness 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Flemington 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Great Outdoors (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Creek To Coast 4:30 Sydney Weekender

11:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 11:30 Your 4x4 (PG) 12:00 On Tour With Allan Border (PG) 12:30 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 1:00 Blokesworld (M) 1:30 Aussie Dreamlivers (PG) 2:00 Travel Mates (PG) 2:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Desert Collectors 6:00 Megastructures (PG) 7:00 AFL: Women’s: Round 5: Geelong v Collingwood *Live* 9:00 The Thrill Of The Chase (PG)

6:00 Cheers (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 Frasier (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG) 11:30 TBA 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 TBA 2:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 2 Broke Girls (M v) 4:00 Mom (M s) 4:30 Home Shopping

9:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 10:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 11:00 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 12:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Jake And The Fatman 4:00 I Fish 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:20 LA’s Finest: Bad Company (M) 12:15 Hawaii Five-O (M v)

12:00 Basketball: NBA: LA Clippers v Memphis Grizzlies *Replay* 2:00 New Girl (PG) 3:00 Insight 4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 5:30 Basketball: NBL: Adelaide 36ers v NZ Breakers *Live* 7:30 The Last Man On Earth (M l) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:35 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:05 The Sunny Side Of Sex (MA15+) (In English/ Spanish/ Swahili/ Urdu)

2:20 Thunderbirds Are Go (PG) 2:50 Radiant 3:15 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 3:40 Dragon Ball Super 4:05 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra: Venom Of The Red Lotus (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Bob The Builder 2:30 Dot. 3:00 Curious George 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Jumble (M l,s) 8:30 TBA 9:20 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 10:05 Sammy J 10:10 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

12:00 ABC News 12:30 ABC News Regional 1:00 ABC News 1:05 Planet America 2:00 ABC News 2:30 The Vaccine 2:45 Drum Beat 3:00 ABC News 3:30 Q&A Highlights 4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Mix 5:00 ABC News 5:05 Planet America 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Back Roads 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News

1:30 Surfing Australia TV 2:00 The Xtreme Collxtion (PG) 3:00 Liquid Science (M) 3:30 Movie: “Open Season: Scared Silly” (G) (’15) Stars: Donny Lucas 5:10 Movie: “Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World” (PG) (’11) Stars: Jessica Alba 7:00 Movie: “Despicable Me” (PG) (’10) Stars: Kristen Wiig 8:50 Movie: “Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy” (M s,v,l) (’04) Stars: Will Ferrell

11:15 My Favourite Martian 11:45 The Avengers (PG) 12:45 Movie: “My Brother Jonathan” (G) (’47) Stars: Michael Denison 3:00 Movie: “I’ll Take Sweden” (G) (’65) Stars: Tuesday Weld 5:00 Movie: “McLintock!” (PG) (’63) Stars: John Wayne 7:30 Rugby Union: Brumbies v Waratahs *Live* From GIO Stadium 10:00 Movie: “Major League" (M l) (’89) Stars: Charlie Sheen 12:10 Lethal Weapon (MA15+)

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

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12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 3:30 The Mix [s] 4:00 Football: W-League: Round 10: Melbourne Victory v Canberra United *Live* [s] 6:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs New Zealand [s] 8:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 9:25 Silent Witness (M l,s,v) [s] 10:25 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] 11:10 Line Of Duty (M v) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Motor Racing: 2021 Repco Supercars Championship: Mt Panorama 500 - Day 2 *Live* [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 11:00 World’s Deadliest: Days Out (PG) [s] 11:45 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam (PG) [s] 12:15 Motor Racing: Highlights [s]

12:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series (PG) [s] 2:00 Movie: “Zeus And Roxanne” (G) (’97) Stars: Steve Guttenberg 4:00 David Attenborough’s Dynasties (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:40 NINE News Late [s] 10:10 The Piketon Family Murders (M) [s]

12:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 Three Blue Ducks [s] 2:30 Freshly Picked [s] 3:00 Farm To Fork [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled (PG) [s] 4:00 TBA 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Bushfire Animal Rescue (PG) 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:35 Sportswoman 4:35 Hitler Youth (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Searching For Cleopatra (PG) 9:10 The Queen And The Coup (PG) 10:05 Country Town Pride: Untold Australia (M l) 11:05 24 Hours In Police Custody (M l,v) 12:00 Michael Mosley: A History Of Surgery (PG) 3:05 The Gang Crackdown (In Spanish)

6:00 Home Shopping 10:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 11:00 NBC Today 12:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 2:00 The Vendee Globe 3:15 Escape To The Country 6:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Wild Bill (MA15+) 9:30 Bodyguard (MA15+) 11:30 TBA 12:30 The Vendee Globe 2:00 TBA

3:00 AFL: Women’s: Round 5: Carlton v Melbourne *Live* 5:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 6:00 Last Car Garage (PG) 6:30 Border Patrol (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Hangover Part II” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Zach Galifianakis

11:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 12:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Mom (M s)

11:00 Scorpion (PG) 1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 3:30 Reel Action 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

4:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:30 Basketball: NBL: Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans *Live* 6:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 7:00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 Why Women Kill (MA15+) 9:30 United Shades Of America (M)

4:05 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 100 Things To Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Robot Wars 7:35 All Hail King Julien (PG) 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

4:35 Thomas And Friends 4:55 Olobob Top 5:25 Fireman Sam 6:10 Brave Bunnies 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars (M l) 9:30 How Australia Got Its Mojo (PG) 10:30 Catalyst (PG)

2:30 Australian Story 3:00 ABC News 3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story

3:40 Movie: “BMX Bandits” (PG) (’83) Stars: Nicole Kidman 5:40 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (G) (’09) Stars: Jason Lee 7:30 Movie: “The Matrix Reloaded” (M) (’03) Stars: Keanu Reeves 10:10 Movie: “Ghost Rider” (M v) (’07) Stars: Nicolas Cage

1:50 Movie: “Cairo Road” (PG) (’50) Stars: Laurence Harvey 3:45 Movie: “The Lone Gun” (PG) (’54) Stars: George Montgomery 5:15 Movie: “Rio Grande” (G) (’50) Stars: John Wayne 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Death In Paradise (M v) [s] 2:00 Rake (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill (PG) [s] 10:25 You Can’t Ask That (M l) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story” (M v) (’13) Stars: Eric McCormack 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 TBA 9:00 9-1-1 (M) [s] 10:00 The Rookie (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Under Investigation (PG) [s] 10:00 Australian Crime Stories (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 The First 48 (M) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:05 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M s) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

2:00 Meghan Markle Escaping The Crown (M l) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Architecture The Railways Built (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:25 The Story Of The Songs (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late

12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 Brit Cops (M) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Autopsy USA (M) 11:50 Brit Cops (M v) 12:50 Doc Martin (M)

1:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 2:00 Night Thunder (PG) 3:00 Last Car Garage (PG) 3:30 Supercars: 2021 Repco Highlights 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Restoration Workshop (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Aquaman” (M) (’18) Stars: Jason Momoa

2:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG)

12:00 Nash Bridges (M) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Miami (MA15+) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:15 TBA 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 CSI: Miami (M v)

3:55 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (M)

4:00 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 9:10 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants (PG) 10:05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

3:00 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:30 Q&A Highlights

3:00 Social Fabric (M) 4:00 Baywatch (PG) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “American Made” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Tom Cruise 10:45 Paranormal Caught On Camera (M) 11:45 The Nanny (PG)

2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Hell Is A City” (PG) (’60) Stars: Stanley Baker 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M) 8:40 DCI Banks (MA15+) 10:40 Three Days To Live (M v)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s] 2:00 Poldark (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Catalyst [s] 9:30 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 10:25 QI (M) [s] 10:55 ABC Late News [s] 11:30 Q&A (M l,s) [s] 12:35 Wentworth (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Preacher’s Sin” (M v) (’15) Stars: JR Bourne 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 9:30 The Resident (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Station 19 (M l) [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Botched (M) [s] 10:00 Labour Of Love (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (PG) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:05 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] 8:30 NCIS (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:15 Charles And Diana: The Truth Behind Their Wedding (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Australian Railway Journeys 8:40 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 10:30 SBS News

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Sydney Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 Jonathan Creek (M v,s) 12:50 Pie In The Sky (PG)

1:00 Round Oz Ride (M) 2:00 Gold Fever (PG) 3:00 Restoration Workshop (PG) 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 4:30 Road Hauks (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG)

12:00 Nash Bridges (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 10:25 CSI: Miami (M v) 11:20 TBA 12:15 Home Shopping

3:30 Movie: “Brother” (PG) (’99) 3:40 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:05 PBS Newshour 5:15 The Joy Of Painting 5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 Asia’s Next Top Model (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything (M)

4:00 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 The Next Step 5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60: Borneo 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 9:10 All Hail King Julien (PG)

4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:50 Why Are You Like This (MA15+) 9:15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:00 High Fidelity (MA15+)

3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 4:00 Baywatch (PG) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Waterworld” (M l,v) (’95) Stars: Kevin Costner 10:10 Movie: “The Big Hit” (MA15+) (’98) Stars: Mark Wahlberg

2:05 The Young And The Restless (M) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 4:00 Heartbeat (PG) 5:00 Netball: 2021 Constellation Cup: Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds *Live* 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M s) 8:40 The Closer (M)

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch [s] 1:55 Poldark (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 TBA 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 9:00 Aftertaste [s] 9:30 Why Are You Like This (MA15+) [s] 9:55 TBA 10:40 Staged (MA15+) [s] 11:05 ABC Late News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Daughter’s Revenge” (M v) (’18) Stars: Jessica Sipos 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance - Code Red (PG) [s] 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Criminal Confessions (MA15+) [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Amazing Grace (M) [s] 10:00 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Chicago Med (MA15+) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:05 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Cube (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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41 Canterbury St – Sitting nicely on the top of a rise, this rendered Brick Veneer home is one of the highest points of town, looking towards the main street shopping centre with a church and unused tennis courts across the road giving you a wide open feel. The home features 3 bedrooms, separate lounge with a gas heater and Refrigerated A/C, kitchen has a gas stove and a separate preparation area, bathroom with a vanity, shower and electric hot water service and a wide entry foyer. Outside the corner block has a covered pergola area, single garage and workshop and a carport which can be accessed from the side street through the double gates. The property is currently rented for $220pw until at least 12th May 2021 after which vacant possession maybe available.

49 Evelyn St – This beautifully presented weather board home is almost hidden from view by a magnificent garden. The home features 2 double bedrooms, both with BIR’s, split system A/C’s and ceiling fans, formal lounge with a wood heater and split system, kitchen/ dining area with a gas stove, dishwasher, gas heater, another split system and modern cupboards, renovated bathroom, internal laundry with ample cupboards and a separate 2nd toilet. Outside you’ll be blown away by the outdoor living space surrounded by a garden oasis. There are all sorts of fruit trees and vegie patches along with a workshop, garden shed, single garage, purpose built caravan port and carport which are accessed by a bitumen rear lane.

50 Mandeville St – They make it look easy on the Block so you should be able to renovate this home in about 3 weeks. Seriously this house needs someone with very good DYI skills to get it back to a livable home. Water and power have been connected but aren’t now, not sure about the sewerage. The house is clad in mini corrugated iron and has 3 bedrooms, kitchen but no stove, bathroom with a shower and basin, lounge and a outside laundry and toilet. The property is being sold as is but the vendors don’t own the cars in the back yard. The block is approx 1000m2 and has excellent rear lane access.

119 Jamouneau St – OPPORTUNITY DOESN’T KNOCK TWICE - This craftsman built brick veneer home features a modern kitchen with electric appliances, a pull out pantry and a walk-in pantry, spacious separate lounge room, 3 genuine double bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and built in robes, a sewing room or office, a recently renovated ultra-modern bathroom with a step less shower, reverse cycle fully ducted A/C, 2 internal toilets, and more storage cupboards than you will ever need. Pergola, high clearance garage with auto door, carport, large workshop, good size storage shed, roller shutters and several rain water tanks.

Price: $195,000

Price: $40,000

Price: $375,000

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25 Brock St – This stunning Brick Veneer family home overlooks park land and the town swimming pool. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with the main bathroom completely renovated and the laundry has a shower, vanity and a separate toilet, modern kitchen with electric cooking appliances and dishwasher, large lounge with an electric log heater, plenty of storage cupboards, polished/stained floor boards, as new carpets, large aluminium windows, split system A/C, and a walk in pantry. Outside on the generous size block you’ll find a single carport, tool shed, 20 panel solar power system, double car width open fronted shed, rain water tank and the convenience of rear access.

2 Houston St – This spacious townhouse has all the advantages of modern living without have a massive yard to look after. This brick veneer home features 3 bedrooms, large modern kitchen dining area, with gas hot plates and a electric oven, separate lounge with a split system, family friendly bathroom with shower and separate bath, good size laundry and plenty of cupboard space. Outside the easy care garden has a single carport. The property is on a corner block and only a short walk to the main street. The property is currently rented for $230pw until at least Aug 2021.

14-16 Roy St – Here is something just a little bit different. This metal clad former shop has been transformed into a beautiful home with the current owners extensively renovating the property. The property features an updated kitchen, renovated bathroom, new floating floors throughout, split system, evaporative cooling, office and a large lounge room. Outside there is a beautiful established garden, garage with power and concrete floor, single carport, pergola including a deck, cat runs, 2 garden sheds and 2 rain water tanks. The yard is securely fenced and private. The current owners have rewired the home and replaced the roof while adding sky lights and replacing some of the plumbing.

78 Mandeville St – Add the finishing touches to this vinyl clad home. This home features 3 double bedrooms all with open fire places, spacious lounge, basic kitchen, a black tiled bathroom with a shower over bath, ref A/C and floating floors through-out. Outside is a blank canvas with a basic open fronted car shed which is accessed from the rear lane and a pergola with a shade cloth roof.

Price: $229,500

Price: $189,000

Price: $89,000

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36 Northwestern Rd – This Hardi-Plank cottage features 3 double bedroom, lounge with a split system A/C, kichen with electric stove, a combined bathroom laundry with a shower, toilet, through and a vanity. The generious size yard is a blank canvas apart from some trees and an old car shed in need of repair. Add your own touches and create a lovely home or your next investment property.

61 Phillips St – Firstly the shopfront is rented as a Chemist shop/ gift shop with the lease commencing on the 8/11/2019 with 3 ten year terms. Currently rented for $120 incl GST with rent reviews every 3 years. The tenants are reasonable for the outgoings. The house is an attached weather board home featuring 3 bedrooms, functional kitchen with electric stove, dining with a split system, separate lounge with an open fire and ceiling fan, evaporative cooling and a neat bathroom with vanity, shower and toilet. Outside there is a single garage accessed off the rear lane, storage shed, outside toilet, a carport and 2 rainwater tanks. Currently rented for $150pw until at least 15/7/2021. The 3rd building on the title is an unused shop that needs some work to bring it up to a rentable standard.

20 Thomas St – If your budget is tight then this might be the home for you? This weatherboard home needs a bit of TLC but it’s the cheapest house in town at the moment. It features 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen (no stove) and a spacious bathroom. Outside the block has side lane access, a single carport, sundry sheds and a rain water tank. In 2016-2017 this house was rewired from the pole out the front, right through the house. This home would need work before we would consider it as a rental but if you are prepared to do the work the rewards could be yours.

11 John St – This low maintenance 3 bedroom home would make a great home for people looking to scale back. The home features 3 double bedrooms, combined bathroom and laundry, large lounge, 2 split system A/c’s plus a wood heater and a gas heater, central kitchen with a gas stove. Outside the home is hardi plank and PVC cladding, it has a solar panel system, large double garage which is accessed by a right of way, space for a vegie garden, outside toilet and a garden shed. The back yard has easy access and enough room to store a caravan. Set only a short work to the main street and the hospital, it is in an perfect location.

Price: $142,000

Price: $150,000

Price: $80,000

Price: $122,000

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HOPETOUN

31 Watson St – Craving for an alternative lifestyle ? Want to get off the grid ? Here is the place for you. This single room hut has been made very comfortable by the current owner with 12 volt and sloar lighting, compost toilet, shower, wood heater, outdoor bath, outdoor kitchen, under cover living area, established garden and all on a well fenced block zoned township. The property is close to the Wail State Forrest and a short drive to the Wimmera River. The property doesn’t have any services connected but has 2 rainwater tanks.

1 Hopetoun West Rd – As the only hardware store in town, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone set themselves up in an easy to run business. With strong figures and established client base there is still even more room for further development. This business would suit someone with a building/trade background or even a Small Engine repair experience. We are selling the Modern Building, land, Business, Plant and Equipment for $395,000 plus the Stock at Valuation.

Price: $85,000

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WARRACKNABEAL

4 Price: $395,000+SAV

Lot 19 Warracknabeal Rainbow Rd – This 2000m2 rural zoned block has been set up for horses. There are no services available or connected to the block. The fences are ok but will need restraining. The property fronts a bitumin road with a dirt road running along the northern boundary.

Price: $129,000

Price: $25,000

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WARRACKNABEAL

SOLD

9 Watson St – This fibro home features 3 bedrooms, 2 split systems, evap cooling functional bathroom with a shower over bath, gas stove, separate lounge with a gas heater, toilet on the back veranda, gas hot water, single car shed and 2 garden sheds. The home is due for a paint inside and out but would make an ideal addition to your investment portfolio or a comfortable home.

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WARRACKNABEAL

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22 Molyneaux St – Take a look and crunch the numbers on this weatherboard home. Currently rented for $220pw with the current tenants in a lease until at least 9th November 2020 this property is a real investment winner. It features 3 bedrooms, lounge with a gas heater, dining with a split system, electric stove in the kitchen and evaporative cooling. Outside there is a single garage, single carport, pergola, 2x rain water tanks and rear access via a lane. The home is only a short walk from the main street.

49 Mill St – With a brand new bitumin road out the front this corner block on the Northern end of town has power, water and phone all close by. With a depth of approx 30.5m and a frontage to Mill St of approx 28m (waiting for the title to confirm) that gives you 854m2 of land.

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16 Thomas St – A half acre residential corner block on two titles is a rare commodity in Warracknabeal. Vacant blocks are at a premium and large ones even more so. With this amount of land you can build that dream shed and still have plenty left over for a large residence. Or build on one and sell the other or develop the second to give yourself an income stream. This block has easy access from the highway and all services are available. There is lane running along the south boundary of the blocks and fencing along the western boundary. Some clearing will be required.

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Claas Variant 380 Baler, as new, approx 7000 rolls $38,000 plus Gst Ph 0428549263

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

Windsor caravan 19’6”, island bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty $19,500 Ph 53820505

Computor spray tank, 2000lt, make good fire fighter $1100 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

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household items

Mini freezer $200ono Ph 53821345

Tipper Mitsubishi canter, 1994, engine out of pallet smokey, v/guides $2200 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit Deutscher slasher, goes well $600 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

Vennings Grouper, GC $10,000 Ph 0427808266

Goldacres 80’ trailing sprayer, GC $1250 Ph 0408549832

100yo over mantle, fancy design, 180cm W, 140cm H, EC $450 90 yo cane doll’s pram $150 Ph 0487592270

O’Brien natural wakeboard $625, Hoski 67” Slalom $450 both as new Ph 0408881137

Mercedes 2228, 1981, drives, needs tidy up, inc t/table $2750 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit MOBY SEED barley 20T, available will sell small lots weed free cleaned ready to sow $750 per ton plus gst Ph 0429954795

2 x four stroke mowers, four stroke mulcher mower, self propelled and one four stroke mower $260 will separate Ph 53524193 Ararat 2005 Case Backhoe 4/1 front bucket rollover forks 300/450mm buckets rego ZNO462 VGC Ph 0417309700 85 Kenworth Sar Series 60 Detroit, 450 HP, 9sp R/R O/D 40000 lbs, drift 1CW 6rod hyd, air, EC, vicn# 407518 $50,000 Ph 0428991814

REDUCED Honeywell evap water cooler CL30xC, EC, 1 year warrenty left, 30l capacity, sale price $195 pick up only Ph 0418843389

CASE iH mod 1594 Tractor FWA150 Horsepower with 7ft Slasher, ride on Toro Groundsmaster 322-D 6ft cut 1984-5, Sunbeam 1990 one man shearing plant with handpiece, Nissan Nomad 1991 seven seater wagon vin:JN10WSC22A0003755 eng no Z24412793W with 6x4 trailer and fire fighting Honda pump and 1000 litre tank, Large fuel tank Ph 0407052787 Coolroom, drop-in unit, GC working order, 240v, plug in $1900 Ph 0417101120

Golf clubs, mens RH Cleveland Launcher HB irons, 5-SW, 7 clubs, Dynamic Gold s/shaft, o/s grip, hardly used, over $300 off new price $650 Ph 0487227965 Handmade chess set, enquires Ph 0439101170

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Heavy duty 3pl toolbar with grader blade and ditcher and single ripper $3000 Ph 0427895097 Hobbs family history books, 1985 and 1999 $10 each Ph 0408567655 Honda generator EU20i, EC, very little use $1250 Ph 0427851409 Horse Float, double, fully enclosed, registered, serviced, GC, $3300 Ph 0429018785 Horsham

Straw chopper to suit L2 Gleaner, chopper width 1380mm overall $900 inc Gst ono Ph 0439812130

REDUCED 2 person spa, 7 jet heated pump and frame $900 Ph 0427267902

Brass fire screen decorative featuring horses $75 Ph 0439101170

Kipor generator, digital inverter, series 2, GS 2600, runs well, no further use $1000 Ph 0428234660

Rinnai energy saver, 308 FTR gas heater, new flu, components and booklets, never installed, EC $750 Ph 0427911765 or 0477138363 Nhill Rosbery engine, GO, on transport, 32v generator, elec start, over 80yo $1800 Ph 0427322623 or 53824038 Sauna, new, 2 person, low EMF carbon heaters, hemlock $2500 Ph 0439824711 Set 4 Slazenger lawn bowls in blue leather case, includes approved measuring tape $110ono Ph 0488120160 Ararat Sharp FXJ80J air purifier, cost $749 sell for $350 Ph 53981404 Steel pipe, 1” black, not galvanised, 7 lengths by 6.6m, 3 lengths by 4.2m, ideal for cattle or sheep yards $240 Ph 0429990051

Garage Sales

Truck bodies and amp trailers, Hercules 4 axle quad dog trailers, 3 to choose from, RWC not supplied, $16,500 each, Grain bins available to suit, not included in the price, various truck bodies, grain bins to suit a truck and 3 axle trailer, will separate, Murtoa Ph Kevin 0428 504 245 Up to 1500 cement garden moulds, at least 200 garden ornaments and at least already made $10,000 ono Ph 0423662397 Glenorchy

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REDUCED 18” mags and 225x55-18 tyres, from 2018 Mitsubishi ASX, VGC $800ono Ph 0400043104

Quintrex traveller explorer, 11’ 5” L, 51”W, bulldog folded trailer, Mercury 8HP motor, all as new, car topper $3000 Ph 045922231 or 673880898

mobility aids

1996 Rodeo tray Ute, NTG951 $1850 Ph 0428523919 AU Falcon 99, 1 tonne, alloy tray, tidy for age, no reg, vin# 6FPAAAJGCMXU86208 $2000 Ph 0407581291

Room Air Conditioner, Reverse Cycle 4.1 KW Fujitsu AFT 16 RAM-W $250 Ph 0429934307

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

marine

2011 SR5 Hilux, RWC, rego YIN990, 135,000kms $30,000 Ph 0428508278

Daihatsu 2000 4dr, new head, new tyres, roof racks, tow bar, fantastic little car, plus spare car in pieces $1000 Ph or txt 0497616187 Nissan Navara XTX550, 2011, immaculate cond, always garaged, reg serviced, V6 diesel eng, 7spd, auto, ARB bullbar, sidesteps and towbar, BF Goodrich AT tyres 80%, new set clear view mirrors, fully serviced with RWC, 12mth reg until 4/12, ISV9YH $33,000 Ph 0418501352

rentals

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

Accidentally left in library carpark on Saturday Feb 6th, wooden case containing paints etc and large black bag with a painting and reading glasses, if found Ph 53837508 reward

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

Set of 18” Ford XR6 FG honeycomb mags, with caps and nuts, EC, with as new tyres $1000 Ph 0439941422

Aquatek reclining shower chair, model Ocean VIP, 40-150kg weight bearing $200 Ph 0427521978 or 50833415 Hopetoun

lost

Tipper Nissan 2009, 4x4, 6spd, 4 door space cab, bull bar, driving lights, a/c, rear tool boxes, reg Sept 21, RWC, VG cond $17,800 Ph 0428886295

Motor Vehicles under $3000

Ascent power-mobile chair, elec lift and recline action, 3wks old, 2yr guarantee, available for inspection at shabby shack 3 Sloss St Horsham Ph 0466571960 Electric lift Recliner chair, fusion basil colour on interior and dot forest on outer fabric, EC $600 Ph 0427521978 or 50833415 Hopetoun Mobility aid items: three walkers, new commode seat and folding medical mattress $200 will separate Ph 0408881137 Mobility gopher, Pegasus, heavy duty, VGC $500 Ph 0400557921 Mobility walker, active access, VGC $50 Ph 0400557921

Two cars for sale, 2003 VY Calais, V6, eco tek, 350,000kms, dual fuel, VGC, SCL715, 1995 VS Acclaim, V6, eco tek, 490,000kms, has reco motor 140,000kms ago, dual fuel, TJD152, no RWC, selling both cars as is, VY $4300, VS $2300 or both $6000 Ph 0417873014 W’beal

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000 Honda Civic 2008, VTI L Sedan, 4 Cylinder, petrol, manual, reliable car, no further use. reg until May 21, RWC, 158,000kms, WKW385 $6500ono Ph 0407346545 Kombi 1971 low light, reconditioned motor, 2 spare tyres, original screen shield, bull bar etc, body needs work, vin# 2212140439 $8000 Ph 0400557921

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

Sports Equipment Golf Ladies Cleveland HB, 5 wood as new $120, chipper $50 Ph 53824210

wanted to buy 50 Merino Ewes 3-5yrs old or 50 Merino Ewe lambs Ph 0427156133 Headlight mount/surround to fit a 188 Massey tractor Ph 0429979100

Pride Celebrity deluxe mobility scooter, serviced with new batteries $1800 Ph 0428971235 Dimboola

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

Lister diesel stationary engine, VGC, only has 100 hours of run time, S/N 3302515ST1A11 $1300 Ph 0401504176

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

Suede beige tub chair, GC $40 Ph 0408377301 Ararat

Trail-A-Mate, 1000kg, spare service kit, with foot and wheel $300 Ph 0428234660

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

One to pick up, white bath safety screen $250 Ph 0428504301

Yamaha FZ1S 2012, 12mth rego 1U3XJ, RWC, tyres 90%, one owner, 9500kms $9000 Ph 0428852409 Murtoa

Palletable side & coffee tables made to order 0427630051

REDUCED Kitchen complete, bench tops, cupboards, rangehood stove and sink, room measurements 2.480 x 2.685 $1200 Ph 53820831

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

Motor Vehicle Accessories

Hallet 1992 inboard ski boat, high pole, registered HW 902, vin…1497678, trailer reg V14779, recently serviced and new battery installed $13,500 Ph 0427242808

Red bricks x1500, $2ea second hand - Glenthompson’s, located on pellets in Halls Gap Ph 0417590716

REDUCED Carpet, dark grey, 3.250 x 3.350, 3.250 x 3.250, 3.350 x 6.200 $700 Ph 53820831

Fishing reels, collectable Mitchel Bailess 499 pro, J.J Crouch and Son Dunolly $340 Ph 0476019929

Sprayer Jaeschke, 60’ $2200 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

Boat Savage Model KESTRR, 1985 model, open cab Vin No 2703, serial No 5796138, 9.5 hp Mercury outboard Ph 0400259588

Electric recliner chair, GC, reduced to $1250 Ph 0409133685

As new 1000lt mobile fuel tanker, all legal ready for registration $3500ono Ph 0417533813

Fishing reels for sale, Mitchell, Penn, Ambidex, Alvery, Fly, wooden Brass Salmon Ph 53824316

Napier 610 air cart with good small seeds box and urea spreading set up, the machine planted current crop and is for sale due to upgrade, note cart only $3200 plus Gst ono Ph 0427610283

Honda 110 Trail Bike, runs well $1000ono Ph 53837527

Gilflite Lazer 400 Chev, velvet drive with reverse, all reconditioned steel trailer, boat UUZ84, trailer T77269 $19,500 Ph 0418511253

2 x fold up bicycles, GC $120 each Ph 0499848060 Ararat

McCoy knife points fits slim wedges, done little work, 36 at $50ea plus gst Ph 0429979100

Bluefin 2.95 tracker, 6HP Mercury, as new, XA426Q $3200 Ph 0419647779

Brand new double bowl sink, 1.8x.5m, comes with 90mm outlet $150 Ph 0427902413

Grain auger J208-51, Westfield, 22HP van guard, elec start, motor elec, winch, EC $10,500 plus Gst Ph 0419575660

Kenworth Tipper 19793406 CAT, 400HP, 15spd, DD R/R, 3-7 diffs on air bag, no reg or RWC $16,000ono Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

Motorcycles

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

Mobile Home, modern fit out, 3208 cat Allison auto, not running $6000 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

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marine

Yamaha G9 petrol golf cart, Ex original cond, plus trailer and spare $4000 Ph 0438583361 Stawell

Mazda 6 Atenza, 2013, leather seats, adaptive cruise, sun roof, sat nav, full service history, one owner, 301,500kms country miles, reg until 7/21,VD 384 $9,990 call to arrange inspection Murtoa 0429 857 579

3.6 tinny, near new, 15hp Vortex motor, Brooker trailer, reg May, 2 swivel seats, many extras $2000 Ph 0421670828

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REDUCED Oscar Recliner easy lift, recently bought, like new $2600 new, sell $900 Ph 0400988499 Wheelchair Ki Mobility Focus CR Tilt in space, manual, black and pink, EC $2500 Ph 0427 521978 or 50833415 Hopetoun

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INFRASTRUCTURE COORDINATOR If you are a great communicator who possesses outstanding contemporary leadership skills to drive the successful implementation of organisational wide strategies, then we want to hear from you. The Infrastructure Coordinator will lead the programming and performance of the Infrastructure team while providing high-level strategic and operational advice to Council on a range of complex issues. A key focus to achieving this goal will be by engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver key outcomes. This position requires clear thinking, resilience, and relentless execution delivered through a confident and professional approach, applying sensible decisions to make leaps in operational efficiency and service delivery. A tertiary qualification at a degree level would be a minimum expectation however extensive experience relevant to the position may be an acceptable entry level. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. An attractive salary and conditions await the successful candidate. To apply or find out more: visit www.ararat.vic. gov.au or contact the Human Resource team on (03) 5355 0202 or hr@ararat.vic.gov.au. Applications close: Friday 26 February 2021 @ 4.00pm Dr Tim Harrison Chief Executive Officer

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WWSC has an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and motivated Asset Inspector. The successful candidate will conduct asset data collection and review across the shire and work closely with Council’s engineering and maintenance teams. The Asset Inspector will support Council in the fulfilment of its Road Management Plan. This is a fulltime position that can be based in either Edenhope or Kaniva, to suit the incumbent. Visit www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/ Council/Employment for a copy of the Position Description. Applications are to be sent to jobs@westwimmera.vic. gov.au. Please note, to be considered for this position all applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria. Contact Janet Watt, Human Resource Manager on 0418 858 043 for more information. Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 26 February 2021. West Wimmera Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CORPORATE SERVICES ASSISTANT GGAC is an Aboriginal Community-controlled organisation delivering Primary Health, Allied Health, Home and Community Care, Youth and Community Justice, Aboriginal Family Services, Early Year’s programs and housing. Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative is committed to the principles of Aboriginal self-determination. This position is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team and work towards the common good. You will play a crucial role in the organisation, working directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, Corporate Services Manager, Finance and the QA Officer. The role provides three main areas of support: • High level executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensuring smooth running of the office of the CEO at all times; • High level administrative support to the Board of Directors • Efficient Secretarial Support to the Corporate Services Manager Goolum Goolum provides an exceptional work environment including: • Attractive remuneration • Salary packaging • Additional leave • Culturally safe & Family friendly practices For a PD and application details please contact: ceo@goolumgoolum.org.au or Mary-Anne.Lovera@goolumgoolum.org.au Applications will close on Friday March 5th 2021

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The Water Resources Information Officer is responsible for supporting the Water Resources Division and broader GWMWater business through the analysis and quality control of water resource data, and by maintaining computerised systems for the storage and analysis of water resource data and information. The incumbent will also assist with the monitoring and operation of headworks and catchment systems, bulk entitlement procedures, provision of routine Storage Manager information, surface and groundwater monitoring activities and assist with the broader reporting and compliance requirements of the Division. Refer to the position number VG/4217 Applications close: Tuesday 9 March 2021

Tax and Treasury Accountant (Fixed Term until April 2022)

The Tax and Treasury Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring that there are adequate controls over the treasury functions and fraud action plan to verify the integrity of the financial information used for internal and external reporting. The position is responsible for taxation compliance and day-to-day “front office” treasury activities to ensure that the Corporation is optimising its working capital requirements as well as meeting its short-term liquidity targets. Refer to the position number VG/2210 Applications close: Wednesday 10 March 2021 To apply online please visit: careers.vic.gov.au GWMWater Contact: Kirsty Thornton, People Talent and Culture Officer GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems. To receive information in relation to these vacancies in an accessible format such as large print, please contact our People Talent and Culture division on 1300 659 961. Mark Williams Managing Director 11 McLachlan Street Horsham gwmwater.org.au Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Stawell Toyota Full Time Vehicle New & Pre-Owned Detailer Position

Taylor Motors is an award winning, 3rd Generation Family owned, and operated company based in Hamilton Western Victoria and now the proud new owners of Stawell Toyota. Stawell Toyota is expanding, and we are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team. What will you do? A Detailer has an extremely important responsibility including: • To visually and mechanically prepare new & Pre-Owned stock vehicles for delivery to guests in accordance with vehicle manufacturer guidelines and Dealership policies. • Complete repair order instruction correctly, in an efficient and timely manner. • Ensure all vehicles are visually quality checked prior to delivery to ensure vehicle compliance with Taylor Motors/ Stawell Toyota standards. What will help you succeed? • A great attitude • High attention to detail • Previous experience as a Detailer an advantage • Experience in using mechanical buff. • Prior Vehicle Detailing • Hold a current Victorian Drivers’ Licence (manual and automatic) • Take great pride in your work. • Be able to work independently and as part of a cohesive team. • Be self-driven and able to work under pressure. • Be honest, reliable, and punctual. Benefits: • A full-time position, with overtime available • A safe, friendly work environment • Excellent Management support • A secure and long-term position • Opportunity for advancement The position is full time, Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm and is based at Stawell. What next? If you want to be part of our award-winning team at Stawell, we want to hear from you. Please email resumes and a covering letter Attn; Dealer Principal to careers@taylormotors.com.au www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

Wettenhalls Regional Express is excited to announce a great local transport partnership in the Nhill/Horsham area, resulting in some fantastic company growth. As such, we are in the market for highly motivated HC/MC Drivers to help us build this new venture into the safe, profitable and fun operation we know it can be. We have full-time/casual positions available for night shift work. Immediate start for the right candidate. Responsibilities include: HC/MC truck deliveries of crated livestock from grower network to processor Loading and unloading of crated livestock using a forklift or Moffett Handling and managing livestock safely Maintaining safety processes Benefits include: An above award pay rate Full weeks - good hours Brand new state-of-the-art prime movers Working for a company that is going places in the industry Training and career pathway opportunities If you: Live locally (or fancy a tree change from the Big Smoke) Like being home at the end of each shift Enjoy working in the country Would like to get a good days wage for a good day's work Can follow work instructions diligently Then we would love to hear from you today! For further information, please contact Abbie on 0466 566 937.

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Driver / Store Person (Horsham) Western AG is a specialist supplier of Agronomy Services, Seed, Fertiliser, Crop Protection Products, Animal Health and General Merchandise. We are a privately owned, independent business that currently operates from twelve locations throughout Western Victoria, Wimmera/Mallee and the South East of South Australia. We are members of the AgLink group. Due to business growth, we have a Driver / Store Person position available. Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, on-farm deliveries, merchandise sales, administration, customer relations, stock and logistics, premises maintenance and working within a team environment. We offer: • The opportunity to join a growing team with a positive attitude towards achieving results. • Ongoing training, excellent career development opportunities, enthusiastic team environment as well as a very competitive remuneration package. The position requires: • Strong communication and customer service skills. • Neat presentation and a positive attitude. • Basic computer knowledge. • An ability to work safely, both within a group environment and independently. • Current Driver Licence. • Forklift and/or HR licence would be considered an advantage. For further information and position descriptions on the role, please contact Mark Hoffmann on mobile 0488 233 436 or mark@westernag.com.au

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The Clinical Support Nurse is responsible for providing ongoing clinical supervision and mentoring to Registered and Enrolled Nurses including graduates and students of nursing, Allied Health and Medical students while on placement. The role also acts as a resource for problem solving client care issues, supports learning plans and assists with the introduction of new nursing practices, products and equipment. To be successful in this role you will have: • At least three years post graduate experience as a Registered Nurse • A passion for clinical education and an understanding of adult learning principles • Knowledge of contemporary clinical care issues across aged, acute and community health care. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate collaboration and mentoring qualities What we can offer you• Ongoing professional development support to build your clinical leadership skills and knowledge • Generous salary packaging benefits • Employee Assistance Program • An innovative and friendly team environment To find out more about working with us please visit: www.rnh.net.au/your-opportunities/employment/ Or for further information contact: Breanna Stonehouse, Clinical Educator, T: 53961233 Written applications which include a Cover letter, current CV and that address the selection criteria can be forwarded to applications@rnh.net.au by 22nd February 2021.

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In this part time role (30 hours per week) you will have the opportunity to relaunch and invigorate the Neighbourhood House with the support of the Committee of Management. You will be responsible for the leadership, operations, financial and administration management of all programs and services. You will manage the lifecycle of creation, implementation and review of new opportunities for the House including consulting with the local community to develop solutions to address social issues of concern and provide inclusive pathways for further education and employment for those who traditionally excluded from these opportunities.

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Covid-19 has taught us we all need to embrace change to survive. We’ve experienced lockdown, lock out, lock up, masks and separation from family and friends, death, sorrow and heartache but without these government regulations even more people would succumb to Covid-19 and potentially the world would be ravaged almost beyond repair. These are sobering words but the message of change behind these words gives us Hope. Change is challenging but essential to growth and living the life God has designed for us. Have you ever said, “I like things the way they are; I don’t like change!” Most of us have lamented in this way at some time or another because change is scary. Once there were no computers, no cars, no power, no telephones and no medicine. What a different world it was back then. I for one am very thankful for the advances and changes in medicine and the capability to keep in touch over the telephone, and turn a light on to dispel the darkness. As children we were totally dependent on our parents, we wore nappies, mum fed us, and we drank from a baby’s bottle but as we grew, we did away with childish things and we changed. Embracing Change leads us to fulfil our dreams, shakes us up and keeps us alive. Fighting change ultimately leads to disaster. There is no doubt that Covid-19 has been a wake-up call to the world that we need God in our lives. We each have a free Will so I encourage you, choose God and He will not let you down.

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GWMWater is an innovative water corporation providing, managing, operating and protecting water supply and sewerage systems within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions of Victoria. Tenders are invited for the design, supply and installation of PLC hardware and software integration and associated works for the St Arnaud Water Treatment Plant. The works for this contract include: > Supply and installation of GE PACSystems Rx3i PLC > GE Proficy Software integration for water treatment process. > Associated electrical upgrades and instrumentation for water treatment systems. Please note the successful contractor will be required to produce a COVIDSafe Plan prior to commencing works. More information about this tender is available on our website at gwmwater.org.au/tenders. Enquiries are to be directed to GWMWater’s Senior Project Engineer, David McMaster on 1300 659 961. Tender closes: 2 pm on Thursday 25 March 2021. GWMWater reserves the right to accept tenders in part. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mark Williams Managing Director 11 McLachlan Street Horsham Call: 1300 659 961 bh info@gwmwater.org.au | gwmwater.org.au

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prediction that Grampians Cricket Association semifinals would be a repeat of the final round became reality when Buangor-Tatyoon crushed Pomonal and Swifts-Great Western easily put down Youth Club.

Semi-finals will now involve Buangor-Tatyoon taking on Pomonal at Tatyoon and Swifts-Great Western playing Youth Club at Stawell’s Central Park. Last week at Central Park, SwiftsGreat Western chose to bat and posted a healthy score of 4-221 at nearly fiveand-a-half runs per over. The bulk of this score was notched by Eckel brothers Tom, 96, and Jesse, 65, who shared a 138-run partnership. Faced with this score, Youth Club managed only 57 from 24 overs with the Combine’s main wicket takers Matt Heffer, 5-10, and Chad Gilmour, 3-12. Buangor-Tatyoon chose an alternative option in its game and invited Pomonal to bat and promptly dismissed it for a paltry 48 off 35 overs. Callum Baker led the bowling with 3-6 and James Phillips, Michael Harricks and Ashley Maconachie took two wickets each. The Hawks took just 14 overs to reach the score, losing only two wickets to finish at 2-57.

With a repeat of last week’s round of matches, Pomonal and Youth Club have the task of turning around heavy defeats to make it to the grand final. Many would say this is impossible, but to use that well-known quote ‘cricket is a funny game’ they are not without hope. But it will take a total team effort for them to prevail. At Tatyoon, Clayton Mackley, Lyndon Brewis, Matt Peel and Lachie Green must bring their A game to keep out Zander McDougall, Callum Baker, Michael Harricks and James Phillips, all of whom appreciate their home pitch. Whatever score they post, Tigers bowlers Mackley, Green, Pat Frawley and Lachy Dalkin must bowl tight line and length to put pressure on Hawks batsmen Jarrod Blandford, Shaun Allen, Jack Ganley, Jacob Bates, and free hitter Michael Harricks. Youth Club will have a real struggle to turn around a 180-run loss and it will all fall on Nic Baird’s shoulders. He is the only Clubbers batsman capable of getting that big score required to build a competitive total. The problem for the Clubbers is that the Combine can still add Jay Moody and Charlie Neild to its attack. The Clubbers would be hoping to add a couple of players to their list this week as well. Junior cricket wound up on Sunday

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RUNS: Swifts-Great Western’s Tom Eckel drives strongly during a knock of 96 against Youth Club at Stawell’s Central Park. Eckel shared a 138-run partnership with his brother Jesse, 65. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER with Swifts-Great Western winning back-to-back premierships by defeating Halls Gap. Scores were 9-127 to 119. Best for the Combine were Owen Summers, 31, with the bat and Juddy Smith, 4-15, with the ball. Earlier, Halls Gap, by reason of its unbeaten season, was awarded the under-13s premiership. This week: Semi-finals, BuangorTatyoon v Pomonal at Tatyoon, Swifts-

Great Western v Youth Club, Central Park, Stawell. Last week: Buangor-Tatyoon 2-57 d Pomonal 48 (C Baker 3-6), SwiftsGreat Western 4-221 (T. Eckel 96, J. Eckel 65, S. Cocks 36; H. Evans 3-37) d Youth Club 57 (N. Baird 26; M. Heffer 5-10, C. Gilmour 3-12). Final ladder: Swifts-Great Western 45, 2.73 percent; Buangor-Tatyoon 42, 1.87; Youth Club 24, 0.68; Pomonal 18, 0.44; St Andrews 15, 0.60.

Byrnes to feature at Dimboola Former Victorian cricketer Fiona Byrnes will put emerging cricket stars through their paces at Dimboola Recreation Reserve on Sunday. Byrnes will attend round nine of Wimmera Girls Cricket League courtesy of Australian Cricketers Association, as the league continues to gain momentum and attract attention from across the state. Byrnes will deliver a free clinic for the league’s future stars, with girls from the region’s primary schools invited to participate. The clinic kicks off at 10am and will include prizes and giveaways. All three round-nine fixtures will be at Dimboola, starting with Stawell Strikers v Horsham Sixers at 9am. Wimmera Mallee Belles will go head to head with Murray Downs Diamonds, with Dimboola Roos to host Horsham Hurricanes. Last week, the Swan Hill-based Diamonds, 6-110, pipped the Sixers, 2-23, in a thriller to come away with their maiden victory. The Belles scored 4-126 to defeat the Hurricanes, 6-71, to sit atop the competition ladder, while the Strikers toppled the Roos, 3-118 to 10-103.

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omers A Grade cricketers will plan to turn a Horsham Cricket Association T20 premiership on Sunday into back-to-back success against Jung Tigers when the teams meet again in a seasonproper one-day game this weekend.

The Pigeons were far too good for the Tigers in the shortest serious form of the game and will now go for the jugular in a 40-overa-side contest. Jung Tigers’ 69 in the twilight final at Horsham City Oval was never going to be enough and Homers, with Adam Atwood, 40, and Paddy Mills, 25, passed the target without losing a wicket. The result was an important turnaround for the Pigeons, who themselves had crumbled badly in a 40-over-a-side showdown against Noradjuha-Toolondo the day before. The result also came as a blow to the Tigers, who had come off second best against Rupanyup-Minyip, albeit in a much closer match. The wash-up from the weekend’s action is that Rupanyup-Minyip is back in the four by percentage and Jung Tigers are outside the finals equation with two home-and-away games remaining. The Tigers are sure to be out for some redemption on Saturday, but will need to find more runs and, critically wickets, in a hurry. Making the T20 final probably represented more of a bonus than an aim for the underdog Tigers who have eyes for a bigger prize. Despite a 50 from Callum Maybery and

runs to Brett Jensz, 30, Angus Adams, 28, and others, the team could not defend 173 against the Blue Panthers, capturing only two wickets. Rupanyup-Minyip showed off its arsenal of top-order batsmen with Jamie Byrne, 64 not out, Bailey Young, 59, and a returning Mark Mbofana an unbeaten 37, during the chase. Homers turned disaster into success at the weekend, but will still need some degree of self-examination after collapsing to Noradjuha-Toolondo’s reputable attack. Only Nathan Koenig, 30, and Craig Britten made it into double figures for the Pigeons, who made only 71 against the Bullants. Homers, a high-quality fielding side, probably did the best they could and had the Bullants six wickets down when their opponents passed the score. There is obviously plenty of intrigue surrounding games this weekend and RupanyupMinyip will be out to cement its freshly won spot in the four against West Wimmera. The contest at Minyip should be a ripping game, with the Blue Panthers finding timely winning form and West Wimmera fresh from a monster win over Horsham Saints. West Wimmera goes into the contest after making 7-198 against the Saints, courtesy of good knocks of 85 and 48 from Nathan Alexander and Mitch Dahlenburg respectively, who shared a 139-run opening stand. Luke Smith also chimed in with 28 down the list. The Westerners then conspired to take it in turns to capture Saints wickets, rattling through the home side for 78.

Austin Smith collected 3-7 and Xavier Bone 3-3. Horsham Saints, who had Karl Goodwin get some welcome runs with 36, now face the daunting task of fronting up against Noradjuha-Toolondo at Horsham City on Saturday. Results – This week: One-day games, Homers v Jung Tigers at Sunnyside, Rupanyup-Minyip v West Wimmera at Minyip, Noradjuha-Toolondo v Horsham Saints at Horsham City Oval. Last week: One-day games, Rupanyup-Minyip 2-179 (J. Byrne 64no, B. Young 59, M. Mbofana 37no) d Jung Tigers 6-133 (C. Maybery 50, B. Jensz 30, A. Adams 28, B. Hallam 22, T. Puls 22; L. Wiedemann 3-22), Noradjuha-Toolondo 6-73 (J. Combe 32; C. Britten 3-27, S. Hopper 3-13) d Homers 71 (N. Koenig 30, C. Britten 20; M. Combe 3-15), West Wimmera 7-198 (N. Alexander 85, M. Dahlenburg 48, L. Smith 28) d Horsham Saints 78 (K. Goodwin 36no; A. Smith 3-7, X. Bone 3-3). T20 grand finals: A Grade, Homers 0-70 (A. Atwood 40no, P. Mills 25no) d Jung Tigers 69 (D. Puls 26); B Grade, Laharum 2-81 (D. Griffiths 36no, D. Bunworth 25no) d Lubeck-Murtoa 80; C Grade, Quantong 9-147 (P. Brand 31, T. Brand 30; J. Newell 4-14) d Colts 141 (D. Arnott 47no; B. McQueen 3-27). Ladder: A Grade, Noradjuha-Toolondo 57 points, 1.11 percent; Homers 48, 1.47; West Wimmera 45, 1.30; Rupanyup-Minyip 39, 1.09; Jung Tigers 39, 0.91; Horsham Saints 6, 0.42.

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TOUGHING IT OUT: A short ball collects Homers captain Adam Atwood on the helmet during Horsham Cricket Association’s T20 final at Horsham City Oval. Atwood, 40, and Paddy Mills, 25, ensured the Pigeons successfully passed a Tigers target. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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orsham Sunnyside Bowling Club leaders are inviting people to attend a come-and-try session to determine if they are interested in joining the club.

The club hosts free come-and-try sessions for small groups, with bowls available on request. Club leaders can also show people through the facility and answer any questions. President Roger MacInnes said Sunnyside was an inclusive club open to players of all ages and abilities. “We have two artificial rinks, which allows for year-round bowls, with lighting to enable night bowls,” he said. “The facilities are open most days for practice, social bowls or competition. “We encourage people who are interested in trying out the game to come along to the club and see what it’s all about.” Mr MacInnes said the club catered to play-

ers of all abilities, with wheelchair access, and coaching was available for beginners. “Bowls is a great option for sporting clubs, to have a break from training, and also for social outings,” he said. “We have various competitions for people who want to participate further and we offer a friendly, relaxed environment. We also have a fully licensed function room, which is suitable for group booking and parties.” Mr MacInnes said club members were enjoying a return to the greens after a tough 2020. “After a disrupted year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s great to see people out and about enjoying their sport again,” he said. “The club would like to thank all our valued sponsors, including tournament sponsors and those who have provided signs at the ground.” Mr MacInnes said people could call 5382 3115 for more information or to arrange a come-and-try session.

Veteran golfers head for Edenhope Wimmera District Veteran Golfers Association will have its next competition at Edenhope from 9am on Monday. The association, after a week-long delay due to a COVID-19 lockdown, had a stableford event at Warracknabeal Golf Bowls Club.

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The event attracted 50 golfers who played in tough, windy conditions. Keith Pearce won A Grade with 32 on countback from John Barbetti, while Graeme Moncrieff, 38, from Brian Pitt won B Grade and Ross Warrick, 32, from John Peters, 31, C Grade.

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t Michaels has achieved what no other team has been able to do this Central Wimmera Tennis Association pennant season – defeat Drung South.

Drung has had a couple of close encounters throughout the past few months but more often than not, has been a step above the rest of the competition. The Saints are still sitting in fourth spot, trailing the nearest team by 10 points, but would have to like its chances come finals after a strong display at the weekend.

Drung South can hardly be discounted and will, of course, enter finals in a fortnight’s time as clear premiership favourite. The side was without number-one man Dylan Emmerson – who rarely drops a set – on Saturday, while the Saints were bolstered by young gun Jess McDonald in the number-one women’s spot. The match went down to the wire, with the Saints winning by two games, 6-74 to 6-72. Spectators would have enjoyed a competitive day of tennis at Coughlin Park. Peter Hayes did not drop a set for

the home side, while Janelle Knight won all three of her encounters for Drung South. The Saints will meet Central Park in the last round of the home-and-away season on Saturday, while Drung South will host Homers. The match of the round will be between second-placed Horsham Lawn and third-placed Kalkee. Only two points separate the sides on the ladder, with the winner to finish second overall. Lawn is coming off a big win over Homers, 11-91 to 1-30. Hayden Farlow was a standout, conceding only one game for the

day, while Homers’ winning set came courtesy of Jacqui Hopper in singles. Kalkee was also far too strong for Central Park, triumphing 11-88 to 1-48. Blair Penrose enjoyed a stellar singles performance to give Central Park its one set for the day, with Paula Weidermann finishing the day on a high note with an 8-1 singles win of her own. Kalkee has been touted as the team most likely to challenge Drung South for the premiership, so there will be plenty of interest in the outcome between the Kees and Lawn. In A Special, Brimpaen upset sec-

ond-placed Telangatuk East at the weekend, but has been knocked out of the top four by Horsham Lawn Massey on percentage. Results this weekend will determine who finishes fourth, with Noradjuha likely to hold onto third spot with a win over bottom side Homers. The top four is already set in A Grade, with little change expected in B Special. Pennant ladder: Drung South 52 points, Horsham Lawn 38, Kalkee 36, St Michaels 26, Central Park 10, Homers 6.

Juniors impress in points tournament Thrilling contests at Stawell Juniors put their skills to the test at a second Wimmera Regional Tennis points tournament at Stawell on Sunday. Co-ordinator Blair Hart said there were many ‘fantastic individual performances’ on the Stawell Tennis Club courts. “The Wimmera is in for some great tennis in the near future with the 10 and under boys and girls showing awesome talent,” he said. Juniors from across the Wimmera participated in singles and doubles competitions. “Numbers were down a little from last year, but I believe the week of lockdown last week affected that,” Mr Hart said. “Overall, the event went smoothly. We are very lucky to have a fantastic club with awesome parents to give up their time for canteen, help organise and umpire. The participants all showed great sportsmanship.”

Wimmera Regional Tennis usually hosts four junior points tournaments a season, but reduced the number to two this year following restrictions on sport throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Horsham Lawn Tennis Club hosted the first tournament, which leaders also hailed a success. Junior points tournaments link the Wimmera into Tennis Victoria’s statewide player development pathway and help with selection of regional teams. Results – Doubles: 15 and over, winners Dylan Thompson and Tahlia Thompson, finalists Alex Rees and Joel Rees; 14 and under girls, winners Ella Thompson and Paige Thompson, finalists Jemima Harney and Elise Monaghan; 14 and under boys, winners Lewis Reading and Luke Monaghan, finalists Aiden Richardson and Thomas Daniell; 12 and under girls, winners

Adele Joseph and Mia Rees, finalists Sophie Hutton and Larna Graveson; 12 and under boys, winners Eli Bailey and Harrison Daniell, finalists Max Inkster and Macie Nitschke; 10 and under girls, winners Lani King and Hailey Tippet, finalists Elly Dunn and Hannah Heard; 10 and under boys, winners Frazer Shurdington and Soren Foster, finalists Archer Reading and Archie Hoffman. Singles: 15 and over, winner Joel Rees, finalist Dylan Thompson; 14 and under girls, winner Ella Thompson, finalist Elise Monaghan; 14 and under boys, winner Darcy Both, finalist Seth Talbot; 12 and under girls, winner Cara Tippet, finalist Mia Rees; 12 and under boys, winner Harrison Daniell, finalist Max Inkster; 10 and under girls, winner Elly Dunn, finalist Lani King; 10 and under boys, winner Fraser Shurdington, finalist Henry Walsgott. – Sarah Matthews

Round 10 of the Stawell Tennis Club Bendigo Bank Friday Night Competition saw David O’Jones Mitre 10 blow a huge opportunity to creep closer to the all-important top two, while Stawell Toyota reaffirmed its position as the competition heavyweight with a comfortable victory. Stawell Goldmine dealt Mitre 10’s finals aspirations a massive blow in a thrilling contest. The result was hanging in the balance at the final set, but it was Stawell Goldmine that reigned triumphant, celebrating a three-game win, 12-152 to 12-149. Stawell Goldmine was well served by several solid contributors, including Molly Orr, Jack Hoffman and talented siblings Luke and Elise Monaghan. Jamie Bach, Oscar Reading and Jemima Harney tried valiantly to get their Mitre 10 side over the line, however it wasn’t to be, and they now face an uphill task to secure a finals berth. Mitre 10 finds itself 13 points out of

the top two, with two rounds remaining. Stawell Goldmine will be buoyed by a strong finish to the season and will fancy its chances in the last two games, no matter the rival. Stawell Toyota’s stranglehold on the premiership cup has tightened, following a methodical dismantling of second-placed Carey Covers. Jonah O’Shannessy did all the heavy lifting for the victors, winning all three sets against his opponent, while support came in the form of skipper Jade Cross, Tom Monument and Lexi Collins. Carey Covers was well served by Theo Browne, Hugh Carey, Carel Chang and Emily Davis, who won all their sets on the night, however the brains trust will be looking for a more even contribution right across the board if the side is any hope of causing an upset against Stawell Toyota later in the season. The final score, Stawell Toyota 13163 defeated Carey Covers 11-142. – Joel Freeland

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f the buzz is anywhere near what players provided on Monday night in Volleyball Horsham C and junior grades, then their A and B grade counterparts are in for an exciting and enjoyable return to the court tonight.

Eight matches produced plenty of enthusiasm, but it was the laughter and interaction between team-mates that stood out, as volleyball returned for the first time since March 11 last year. Now it is the turn of A and B grade participants to channel that enthusiasm and enjoyment with the opening A Grade match the highlight in round one, where Nathan Berry’s Heidelberg takes on Jon Fitzgerald’s Von Steiger Bloods. It will come down to who has best prepared. For the Heidelberg team the likes of Berry, Tamikah Dockrill and Laelah Robertson have all been training since the start of term and gained great benefit from the extra sessions they had with Phantoms trials. On the other hand, none of Fitzgerald’s Von Steiger team-mates have touched a ball since last year, which will ultimately make the difference. Berry and key middle blocker Paddy Sherry have developed into a formidable combination over the years, with Berry’s ability to get the quick attack to Sherry their strongest point. Much will rest on the passing ability of Rob-

ertson to ensure Berry has the right ball to set to Sherry. But Fitzgerald’s Von Steigers have at their strength the defensive ability of the Davidson duo Ash and James. Invariably they get to the right spots and continually frustrate opponents out of the rally. Heidelberg’s attack versus Von Steiger Bloods’ defence. Whose strength will come out on top? In other matches, Shados Inala, with Tim Popple at the helm, should be too good for Aidan O’Connor’s Pegasus outfit, while Phantoms and Volleyroos will have a close match with all eyes on the return of former A Grade MVP Dimitrios Vettos for Phantoms. In B Grade, the opening match sees an all-Von Steiger affair with the young Boomers taking on the teacher’s team in the Shadows. Staff-versus-students matches are always fun to watch, and in this case the Milbourne boys, Tom and Josh, will be the keys to the Boomers’ chances. For the Shadows, there will be great interest in new players Josh Tan and Asgar Shah and how well they assimilate in their new team. In other matches, perennial favorites Waterhammers should be too strong for the new-look Von Steiger Bloods, Parma Army will fight out a close match with the Von Steiger Gangsters, while the old Masters, who now have changed their title to Heidelberg Masters, will have their hands full with the Von Steiger Barbarians.

GOOD CAUSE: Horsham Golf Club members, from left, Lorraine Gladigau, Dino McMillan, Lynda Hutchinson, Erin Schultz and Jill Cramer prepare for a Pink Lady charity golf day for Breast Cancer Network Australia. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Entries open for tournament Entries are open for a 2021 Victorian Women’s Autumn Tournament at Horsham Golf Club on April 19 and 20. The club will accept entries until 5pm, April 11.

The Horsham club is also preparing for a 10th ‘Pink Lady’ day, which raises money for breast cancer research. Pink Lady day is on March 22 and open to all female golf-

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ACE Radio Broadcasters Horsham sales manager Mark Sulic said an AgLife Digital marketing promotion, scheduled from March 1 to 5, would create a platform for farm-industry businesses to promote their products and in-store events. The promotion combines the network’s radio stations 3WM and MIXX FM, The Weekly Advertiser and online services to promote businesses and business activity across the region. Wimmera businesses such as McDonald Steel, Wimmera Mallee Ag and Traction Ag have jumped on board with the event and plan to run a series of promotions and comeand-drive machinery opportunities for their customers. Mr Sulic said COVID-19 restrictions and the cancellation of the field days event presented businesses with major challenges in the past year. He said the hope was the digital event would generate greater interest in farm-industry businesses and stimulate the regional economy. “After having conversations with our clients, we wanted to try to emulate the field days with an online event that would be COVID-safe,” he said. “With not really knowing what the future looked like with lockdowns, this seemed like the safest way to run an event. “The one thing we’ve learned

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Auction result reflects demand A 125.01-hectare parcel of farming land on Bothes Road at Lower Norton west of Horsham sold at public auction for $1,482,864. Bill Ower from Bill Ower Real Estate in Horsham said the price paid and high level interest shown in the property reflected the strong demand for agricultural land across western areas of Victoria. Mr Ower reported the successful auction outside Wonwondah Hall for the land, ‘with no buildings, but very well fenced and watered by catchment dams with GWMWater pipeline through the property but not connected’. He said the property was in two separate titles of about 71 and 237 acres and a crowd of about 80 people in attendance were from the Horsham, Toolondo and Arkona districts. “Good interest had been shown in the property prior to the auction, with 10 separate parties inspecting the property during previous weeks,” he said. “The property included Norton Creek flats rising to medium loam soils with some buckshot and was good open farming and grazing country under wheat stubble.” Mr Ower said advice was that the wheat crop yielded about 2.5 tonnes per hectare and the previous crop had been beans. “Bidding commenced at $2500 per acre and rose under spirited bidding in $50 increments and finally $25 rises until being sold at $4800 per acre,” he said. Mr Ower said the eventual buyers were from Lower Norton.

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Mr Schilling was one of 10 finalists at Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association, ALPA, Victorian Young Auctioneers final at Shepparton Regional Saleyards yesterday. He made the top 10 in the state based on an online training assessment carried out by the association in efforts to continue the long-running annual challenge. ALPA deferred the competition from September last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday’s competition showcased the skills, enthusiasm and talents of young auctioneers in an authentic real-life auction of livestock. ALPA chief executive Peter Baldwin said one of the association’s main objectives was to provide professional development, leadership and education programs to its members. He said the longevity of the ALPA young auctioneers competitions, now running for 31 years, was testament to the quality of training and education the association provided as well as the focus it shone on future leaders of the industry. He added the event gave young professionals, whose ultimate aim was to be a great all-round agent, the chance to showcase the hard work they had put in to developing their auctioneering skills, with encouragement from their employers, across the Victorian rural landscape. Traditionally, competitors attend an auctioneers school – the selection ground for the competition. As part of a selection process during the

COVID-19 lockdown, young auctioneers vying to enter the competition had to submit an unedited video of themselves leading an auction of three consecutive pens of cattle in their hometown selling centre. Online judging from an expert panel then led to selection of the 10 finalists. Finalists also competed for the Graham Lanyon Shield as part of competition yesterday. The winner and runner-up have the opportunity to represent Victoria at the 2021 ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition in Sydney at the Royal Easter Show on April 1. “The very thesis of the competition is recognition for the young members of our profession who underpin the future of the industry,” Mr Baldwin said. “It provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the pride and passion these agents have for their industry, themselves, their employers and families. “Historically a launching pad for bigger and better things, participation in the competition nourishes their enthusiasm and dedication towards developing their rare talent, in an ethical and businesslike way.” Other finalists yesterday were Ryan Bajada, Elders Rural Services, Pakenham; Harrison Cozens, Kerr and Co Livestock, Hamilton; Cody Fogarty, AWN Shepparton; Jack Ginnane, Nutrien South Gippsland Livestock, Leongatha; Will Jennings, Paull and Scollard Nutrien, Barnawartha; Reiley Murtagh, Corcoran Parker, Wodonga; Billy Trinder, Nutrien, East Gippsland Livestock, Bairnsdale; James Wilson, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bendigo; Matthew Wilson, Elders Rural Services, Pakenham.

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The Horsham-based team will join industry experts on March 4 to present machinery demonstrations to farmers. The concept is designed to provide farmers with a ‘field-days experience’ in one location. The demonstrations tie in with The Weekly Advertiser’s AgLife Digital event, designed to ‘virtually’ replicate what visitors to Wimmera Machinery Field Days have come to expect. Field days officials cancelled this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wimmera Mallee Ag’s full-day event will feature five company representatives on site including HARDI Australia, Walker and Bobcat Mowers, Tillage Tools Australia, Grainline and Gulf Western Oil. Store manager Jodie Eagle said representatives would work with clients to take advantage of their product and machinery expertise and provide farmers with a first-hand experience. “What better way to experience a product or machine than to drive or operate it alongside its experts?” she said. “Talk shop, talk timelines, talk oper-

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Boost for workforce The State Government will provide an additional $19.3-million to support Victoria’s horticultural industry workforce. Jobseekers who take up seasonal work will now be eligible for bonuses of almost $2500, with the government providing more than $10-million to encourage jobseekers to give the work a go and boost workforces. The government will provide the Seasonal Harvest Sign-on Bonus in two payments, with $810 paid after two weeks of work and a further $1620 paid after an additional six weeks of work. To be eligible, workers need to complete at least 10 days’ work within a one-month period to receive the first bonus and at least another 30 days within a three-month period for the additional payment. To maximise take-up of the signon bonus, industry groups that support growers in priority harvest regions will receive funding for additional staff and resources through a new $1-million Seasonal Workforce Industry Support grant program. People seeking further details about how to apply for the sign-on bonus can visit website agriculture. vic.gov.au/bigharvest.

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Business leaders have confirmed an ‘exciting’ showcase featuring new products from Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Gleaner, GSI, Challenger, Rogator, Hansa, Polaris, Cub Cadet and Wimmera GPS. The Traction Ag team will also have other on-site product displays from PBSeeds, Sparex, Primary Sales and more. General manager Vince Carbone said one of Traction AG’s main feature products this year included a working demonstration of the newly updated and innovative Croplands Weed-it Spray system. “This machine is the best-selling optical-spot spraying system in Australia,” he said. “With more than 13,000 optical-spot sensors already in use in Australian agriculture, this technology has opened up new opportunities for Australian farmers to reduce input costs and chemical use.” Mr Carbone said Traction AG was also launching an exclusive. “For the first time in Australia, the recently released New Fendt 700 Gen 6 Series Tractor will be showcased and revealed at the Product and Drive Day,” he said. The team has urged people to avoid missing out on the opportunity and to head along, see the exclusive display and take the tractor for a drive. “Traction AG’s Rogator 1300C, with its mas-

sive 48-metre boom, will have plenty of room to show customers why it is the best self-propelled sprayer on the market for operation, innovation and comfort,” Mr Carbone said. “With much excitement, Traction Ag is also proud to be launching a new product range – the Australian-owned-and-made Hansa range of heavy duty trailing and 3PL spreaders. “With current shortages of high-analysis phosphorous fertilisers, these spreaders will be in strong demand. “The word is, ‘be quick, talk with a Hansa representative and grab an early-bird special’.” Traction AG also has an exclusive for Victoria’s adrenaline junkies. Mr Carbone said all-terrain racing legend Simon Evans would attend with his new Polaris RZR pro XP Ultimate and Traction AG was giving its customers the chance for the ultimate adrenaline rush. “The team at Traction AG is busy building an on-site race track to match the excitement,” he said. To win a lap on the race track, people can enter via the business’s Facebook by answering why ‘you need to feel the rush’. “Traction AG’s innovative and progressive team has guaranteed we will have products on display for visitor enjoyment and hands-on experience,” Mr Carbone said. “This is a great opportunity to catch up with the Traction AG team and enjoy some great food and refreshments. See you there.” • People can visit www.aglife.com.au for more information about the event.

Stir continues over basin rail project A Murray Basin Rail Project continues to attract controversy with Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster concerned about reports the State Government might be using ‘inappropriate’ concrete sleepers on Sea Lake line work. She said reports indicated sleepers being used would only be compatible with broad-gauge rail, meaning ‘any future work to fully standardise the Murray Basin Rail Network will require all new replacement sleepers compatible with standard gauge’. “Should these reports prove to be true, this is a critical error by the Victorian government, and is another damning indictment on their capacity to deliver this vital infrastructure project,” she said. “On top of $195-million to revive the stalled project, the Federal Government committed an additional $5-million to allow for a plan for the full standardisation of the network. The Weekly Advertiser – AgLife Digital 2021

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largest annual outside agriculture exposition in the US with 1400 exhibitors. He also attended the “National Farm Machinery Show” in Louisville, Kentucky. The show is under 3 stadiums covering 27 acres of roof cover, most machinery sitting on carpeted floors with all machines highly polished. Numbers in excess of 300,000 attend the 4 day show, which has approximately 2000 exhibitors from around the world. It was a real “eye opener.” Sales of rakes this year have been very encouraging, with machines already sold to go to the Wimmera, Lucindale, Speed and Newdegate, WA Field Days. Schinckel Hayrakes will be releasing a new model V Rake on the market at Wimmera Field Days called “The Wide Rear” Series.

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www.aglife.com.au DISAPPOINTED: Vectis farmer Tim Rethus has weighed in on a Nationals’ call to make agriculture exempt from a net-zero emissions target.

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Wimmera farmer believes the agricultural sector will continue to play a major role in carbon emissions reduction.

Vectis farmer Tim Rethus made his comment in response to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack suggesting the industry should be made exempt from Australia’s emissions targets. Mr McCormack told media earlier this month the agricultural industry should not be ‘hurt’ in meeting international targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Mr Rethus said the agriculture sector was already on track to helping Australia achieving net zero, disagreeing with the deputy prime minister’s position. “We shouldn’t be exempt at all,” he said. “Mr McCormack has not read the public mood at all and he’s not representing the country. He seems to have a very narrow focus – I was disappointed he said that.”

In 2019, figures showed agriculture produced about 13 percent of Australia’s national emissions. Mr Rethus said farmers had the ability to store carbon in their soil through sequestration – one method farmers could use to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, he said farmers were still struggling to implement carbon sequestration into their farming systems. “We’re told we can sequester carbon and in theory you can, but it’s not that simple – it requires a lot of money to do it because you have got to fertilise the dirt to make that happen,” he said. “The perception and hype around what we can do and what is physically achievable are two different things and we’re also dealing with the variability of the climate.” Mr Rethus said agriculture would only be able to help meet targets if it was it was economically viable for farmers.

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“It’s in our best interest to be as sustainable as possible and minimise our costs – and if it provides income that’s even better,” he said “Any new initiatives need to keep us neutral or better than neutral in terms of profit.” Mr Rethus said government-funded research would be critical to help farmers improve farming techniques that would result in lowered emissions. “This is where all the research organisations really come into their element to try to develop better farming systems,” he said. “It opens us up to getting more research dollars because we can’t store more carbon in our soil if we don’t

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Climate and sheep webinar A free webinar from noon to 1pm on March 2 will provide sheep farmers with insight into the impact of climate variability on farming businesses and highlight ways to improve business resilience in a variable environment. Lambs Alive agricultural consultant Dr Jason Trompf will present the webinar, which people can join via their web browsers, a WebEx app on smartphones, tablets, iPads or by dialling in. Dr Trompf said farmers had to juggle many factors to make big decisions – decisions that affected not only their livelihoods but the wellbeing of themselves and their families, animals and landscape. He said the complexity of this ongoing juggling act was exacerbated by a highly variable environment and producers that established flexible business plans and deployed proactive management tactics could adapt most effectively. “Improving the consistency of profits means that you need a production system that can make money across most years, not just the good ones,” he said. “This means we need to be proactive and have strategies in place that can quickly adjust to the individual circumstances of a production season.” Dr Trompf said the webinar would feature producers who had undertaken a review that critiqued the flexibility of their enterprises from an enterprise structure-mix, feed demand to pasture supply, infrastructure, animal management, genotype, business and human-resource management. Dr Trompf has been an agricultural consultant for more than 20 years. Working nationally, he has had significant input into the design, delivery and evaluation of a range of farm-management programs widely recognised for lifting onfarm productivity and profitability. He also has extensive experience in lamb survival, consulting with and presenting to producers across Australia and New Zealand. He has been associated with BestWool BestLamb and BetterBeef programs since their inception. People can find out more information and get help joining the webinar by emailing climate.webinars@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

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A group of passionate growers, breeders, agronomists, seed, grain and marketing experts from north-west Victoria, and the mid-north and Yorke Peninsula regions of South Australia, founded the private breeding company in 2013. With a suite of varieties released or just hitting the market this year, GIA leaders hope growers across Australia will soon benefit from the business’s innovative ideas. GIA’s Dr Michael Materne said a farm-based team approach had ensured the company was breeding variety solutions that growers wanted and needed for their modern farming practices and systems. He said the company’s broad expertise and enthusiasm had resulted in a change of focus on lentils to breeding pulses, oats, wheat, barley and canola. Dr Materne said a key to GIA’s success was ‘working with the best partners to transform each idea into a variety for growers in the most efficient and fastest way possible’. GIA’s first variety, Kingbale, bred by Dr Materne, is the world’s first IMItolerant oat. “Kingbale’s IMI tolerance offers new options for weed control and also

PBSeeds commercial manager Janine Sounness said the company had produced ‘quality assured’ Kingbale, Commodus CL and Leader seed. “Growers have been quick to order Commodus CL seed, which has already sold out, and Kingbale seed looks like it will sell out in the next month,” she said. “We have been getting increasing orders for Leader over the past month as well.” South Australian seed partner, AGSchilling Seeds, has also had strong orders for Kingbale. It also released GIA’s world-first IMI-tolerant field peas, GIA Kastar and GIA Ourstar, to market last year, with seed still available for 2021. Dr Materne said both varieties had improved tolerance to common incrop and residual IMI herbicides for more effective weed control. “GIA is proud to have developed varieties of great value to growers, as evident by the demand,” he said. “We all live and work locally and want to contribute to seeing our farming communities thrive.” • People can visit www.aglife.com.au for more information.

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GIA has also released a new barley variety, Commodus CL, which the company bred and developed collaboratively with InterGrain. “It’s the high yielding, vigorous, IMI-tolerant barley that growers have been wanting for low-medium rainfall areas, and on lighter sandier soils to compete with weeds,” Dr Materne said.

GIA Leader is the company’s first lentil variety and offers growers an imidazolinone-tolerant lentil with the best disease resistance. “The variety is a mid-late season type so suited to more favourable growing areas and seasons, where its yield is comparable to current IMI lentil varieties,” Dr Materne said. GIA partnered with Wimmera seed

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armers across the Wimmera are busy preparing their land for the coming winter-crop season, following a ‘bumper’ harvest in 2020-21.

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences estimates Victorian winter-crop production will be the highest on record, increasing by 27 percent in 2020-21 to 9.5-million tonnes. The bureau’s February report shows winter crops in Victoria are almost complete, with the exception of some rain affected areas in the south-west of the state. Natimuk grain and sheep farmer Brian Klowss is among primary producers across the state who finished the harvest season with ‘well above average’ results. He said he was now busy preparing his broadacre cropping operation in the lead up to western Victoria’s sowing season. “We’re undertaking a bit of planning for what our winter cropping system will look like this year and we’ve finished about half of our fertiliser program,” he said. “We’re still looking fairly tied up in grain marketing at the moment too, because we’ve still got a lot of grain to sell or deliver from harvest.” Mr Klowss said sowing season would likely start in late March or early April. “If we could receive some rain soon, then we’d be into sowing all our early

crops for grazing,” he said. “And then when we get into the first week of April, we’ll start with clover, vetch and then closer to Anzac Day will be when we start with crops like canola and wheat.” Mr Klowss said he was hoping for some early rain before the sowing season started to boost his soil-moisture profile after a dry summer. “Our sub-soil moisture is at about 20 percent across my property and would be excellent ranging down to poor on some of our heavier country that didn’t get summer rain,” he said. “We plan to put some moisture probes out in the next week.” Mr Klowss said he hoped 2021 would continue with favourable cropping conditions his farm had experienced in recent years. He said yield and quality for his wheat, barley, canola and bean crops after harvest far outweighed his expectations after he finished harvest late last year. “It was a good, above average season. Some of our crops got touched up with a late frost, but it wasn’t major. Some of our lighter soil types actually yielded better than what we anticipated,” he said. “We had a dry July and August in winter – that knocked a bit of the barley around, so it was surprising to see how GOOD TIMES: Natimuk farmer Brian Klowss with dogs Ellie and much we actually yielded in the end. “However, we had an ideal spring, that Oscar, finished his harvest season with ‘well above average’ Picture: PAUL CARRACHER was the big turnaround for the season.” results.

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Expert speakers at grains update Five Agriculture Victoria researchers are among guests invited to present at a Grains Research Update in Bendigo this week. The Grains Research Development Corporation event, on today and tomorrow, features Agriculture Victoria senior research scientist Jason Brand, Grant Hollaway, Mark McLean, Roger Armstrong and Josh Fanning. The Grains Research Update provides agronomists, consultants, researchers and growers with a forum to showcase innovative thinking and latest research outcomes relevant to modern farming systems. An advisory committee made up of grain-industry leaders has selected topics and speakers. Topics are – • Nitrogen fertiliser use efficiency ‘rules of thumb’ put to the test and soil amelioration practices to alleviate subsoil constraints – Roger Armstrong, Agriculture Victoria. • Cereal disease wrap-up – Grant Hollaway and Mark McLean, Agriculture Victoria. • Faba bean agronomy update – Jason Brand, Agriculture Victoria and James Manson, SFS. • Pulse disease update – Josh Fanning, Agriculture Victoria. The 2021 update will be a hybrid event, to a limited number in a live audience at All Seasons Bendigo and an interactive livestream. The event starts at 8.55am today and ends at 4.15pm tomorrow. People can view a full program and more details online at grdc.com.au/events.

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emand for wool classers is matching a significant shortage of shearers across Australia, opening fresh opportunities for highly paid work across southwest Victoria.

South West TAFE is starting new wool-classing courses at the end of February in Hamilton, Mortlake and Winchelsea and expects demand to be strong as the wool industry seeks skilled workers. Australian Wool Innovation Wool Harvesting Training and Development program manager Craig French said

wool classing was one of the great in-demand jobs in the wool industry. “It is a highly sought-after role that is an essential part of the industry,” he said. Mr French added there would be opportunities for new graduates. “The Australian wool industry is the lifeblood of many rural towns and communities and has a bright future,” he said. South West TAFE wool-classing teacher Stuart MacPherson said the entire wool industry was in need of workers, which was opening great opportunities for trained people.

“There has been a lot of focus on the shortage of shearers, but it’s the same for wool handlers and wool classers,” he said. “Because of the shortages, many farms have had to pay higher than award rates to attract people.” Wool classing is listed as a Job Trainer course, meaning eligible people can study at low cost. Certificate IV in Wool Classing graduates can register with the Australian Wool Exchange to receive an Australian classer registration, allowing them to work as registered classers in shearing sheds anywhere in Australia.

Mr MacPherson said the course focused on practical skills, with students working with wool to learn about its characteristics and the requirements for classing following the Australian Wool Exchange code of practice for how the wool clip is to be prepared. “Another important part of being a wool classer is supervising the other wool handlers in the shed and the management of contamination,” he said. “It is very much leading a team environment and they take on responsibility to manage and instruct the team so

Top award for research agronomist Agriculture Victoria senior research agronomist Jason Brand is the toast of Mallee Sustainable Farming after winning its 2021 David Roget Award for Excellence. Mallee Sustainable Farming executive officer Lachie Sutton presented Mr Brand, a familiar figure in the Wimmera-Mallee broadacre farming industry, with his award at a Mildura Mallee Research Update earlier this month. Mr Sutton said Mr Brand had won recognition for his work leading a Southern Pulse Agronomy Program and providing services to regional growers. “He has been recognised for approaching this extension work in a balanced way and has developed management packages to help farmers achieve optimal results with what are now key cornerstones of modern farming systems,” he said. The David Roget Award for Excellence recognises an individual, business or group who has made a significant contribution to dryland-farming production systems in the Mallee Sustainable Farming region. Mr Brand was nominated for the award for the role he has played in the development and extension of the Australian pulse industry and also for his work in attracting young people into grains research as graduates, PhD students and technical staff. Mr Brand said he was honoured

HONOURED: Agriculture Victoria senior research agronomist Jason Brand. to receive the award and having the opportunity to work with growers, agronomists and researchers. “I really enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge out in the field and working alongside groups like Mallee Sustainable Farming and Michael Moodie from Frontier Farming

Systems to achieve all we have in the pulse industry,” he said. Mallee Sustainable Farming created the award to celebrate the work of the late David Roget. Mr Roget was a principal research scientist with CSIRO at the Waite campus, Adelaide, before he retired

in 2005. He was renowned for developing and promoting the concept of farming-systems research by bringing together multiple disciplines and grower input, particularly through the Mallee Sustainable Farming Project.

they need a well-rounded knowledge of the tasks of a wool handler as well as classing.” WoolProducers Australia chief executive Jo Hall said parts of Australia were experiencing a significant shortage in shearers, which had led to above-award rates being paid. She said WoolProducers was coordinating efforts with relevant industry stakeholders at a national level and had been working on medium and longer-term plans to address attraction and retention issues in the wool-harvesting sector.

Kangaroo quota rise The State Government will increase the allocation of a Kangaroo Harvesting Program in 2021 to help manage a ‘notable’ increase in the estimated statewide kangaroo population. A Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning survey in 2020 estimated the kangaroo population is almost two-million across Victoria – up almost 40 percent compared with 2018. Agriculture minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the program would increase to 95,680 to prevent kangaroos competing with livestock for stock and feed, and damage to crops and fences. “It’s important that kangaroo numbers are sustainably managed in Victoria to reduce impacts on landholders and the community,” she said. Ms Thomas said the government would allow the extra meat to be made available for human consumption – not just for pet food – and look for opportunities to export the skins to reduce waste and boost economic opportunities. “This program provides a service to farmers and an income to trained professional shooters,” she said. “The changes to how products generated from the Kangaroo Harvesting Program can be used gives more options to harvesters and processors to make use of these animals and reduce waste – and create more jobs in country towns.”

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With a concentrated focus on a single product line, Bogballe can ensure its customers that they are investing in the best technology that is backed by a true specialist in the field. Bogballe has just released some new innovations. One of them is the Calibrator Totz, a new controller with a touch panel that uses direct-option keys. The exceptional design of the Calibrator Totz provides an easy-to-use logical and intuitive interface. This controller will mostly be used in cases where the tractor does not have ISOBUS capabilities. The two main ranges of Bogballe spreaders are the high-volume M-Line Series and the mid-sized L-Line Series. The latest Bogballe M-Line spreaders are packed with features that will meet the needs of larger farmers and contractors. They provide higher capacities, greater efficiency and more GPS technology to make spreading easier. Bogballe has considered every detail when it designed the M-Line spreaders. They have an attractive look with LED lights integrated into the reflector board and lots of other smart features. The three models in the range are the M35W, M45W and M60W, with carry capacities of 3500kg, 4500kg

SPREADING INNOVATION: A delivery of spreaders heading to our Horsham dealership all ready for instant delivery. and 6000kg respectively. A range of expandable sides is available so all models can be sized-up to suit the requirements of a farming or contracting business. For M-Line spreaders Bogballe has a designed a flexible outlet that provides application rates up to 650kg/min. They can also work a micro outlet that can spread seeds from 3kg/ha. Changing between different settings

has now also been made easier with a specially designed tool that rotates the flow-outlet above each spinner. The outlet controls the exact rate in conjunction with the fully automated weighing technique and the double shutter on each side of the hopper. The shutters open asymmetrically to ensure that the drop point stays correct regardless of the forward speed and application rate setting.

L-Line models offer carrying capacities of 500-2050 litres. Like the M-Line, L-Line spreaders deliver reliability and impressive accuracy. With their advanced features, Bogballe spreaders can help reduce excess nitrogen application on fields and into waterways. Firstly, all Bogballe spreaders are fitted with a simple border control mechanism. When activated, it chang-

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educed grain loss is the main advantage of Case IH’s AFS Harvest Command automation on his 7250 Axial-Flow Combine Harvester.

That is the assessment of southern Mallee farmer Tim McClelland, who achieved sub two-percent grain loss at harvest in late 2020. Mr McClelland, a long-time O’Connors customer, bought the new machine in November 2020, just before harvest. The AFS Harvest Command is designed to improve grain quality and grain savings through sensing and optimising machine settings. Rotor speed, engine load, federate control and sieve settings are subject to monitoring and adjusted as conditions change, without driver intervention. The AFS Harvest Command auto-

matically adjusts based on feedback from sensors and targets the maximum ground speed and engine load as set by the operator. The high level of automation enables less experienced operators to achieve similar levels of productivity and performance to those more experienced. Mr McClelland had an employee for the 2020 harvest with no experience with combine harvesters. “The AFS Harvest Command requires much less knowledge about harvesting to achieve great results,” Mr McClelland said. He said it was helpful to have a moderate level of computer literacy to enable correct set-up to ensure the machine operated efficiently. O’Connors, the largest Case IH dealer network in Australia, has a focus on staff training to ensure the business is well positioned to help

customers achieve the potential of the technology. “The O’Connors team are very knowledgeable and helped us set up and understand the new system. We were working with a new machine and new technology and were learning along the way,” Mr McClelland said. “O’Connors is great to work with, which is why we have done so for many years.” O’Connors supplies agricultural machinery, parts and precision-farming equipment with specialist knowledge of Case IH machinery. O’Connors operates across three states, with Case IH dealerships in Horsham, Warracknabeal, Birchip, Bordertown, Condobolin, Corowa, Forbes, Grenfell, Shepparton and West Wyalong.

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Moyston sheep dog trials forging ahead Staley kicks The Moyston community is busy planning the longest-running consecutive sheepdog trials in the country, scheduled to take place in a COVID-safe format next month. Workers and their dogs will travel from across Victoria to be part of the 93rd annual Moyston Sheep Dog Trials at the town’s recreation reserve from March 11 to 13. Moyston Sheep Dog Club secretary Helen Spencer said she was excited organisers could proceed with the event despite uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are planning to go ahead with this event, subject to government restrictions or changes due to the pandemic,” she said. “Entries close at the beginning of March and are still flowing in.” The three-day event, which started in 1928, features predominantly border collies and a few kelpies, which under command from their handlers, direct sheep through a variety of obstacles. Early last year the competition went ahead within weeks of the first round of Australia-wide COVID-19 lockdowns.

Ms Spencer said more than 90 people entered the competition from across the country. “We just managed to sneak the event in last year before lockdown – it was really good with good numbers and good weather,” she said. Ms Spencer said COVID restrictions would make it difficult for the sheep dog club to run the event as a fundraiser as it had in past years. “Normally a big part of our fundraising and covering costs is meals, with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. This is our biggest money spinner for the trial,” she said. “Each year we put money back into public parks, such as the pavilion or the recreation reserve. “This year the meals are probably the main thing that will have to go – there’s just too much uncertainty in that space due to the pandemic.” Ms Spencer said the club would also be seeking volunteers to help with the event. “The Moyston community generally provides great support for this event, but we’re always seeking more hands to help out,” she said. – Dylan De Jong

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immera-Mallee farmers can hear from industry experts and learn about various projects designed to help rural communities thrive at a free agribusiness forum next week.

The Farm Trade Australia agribusiness forum will be at Horsham Golf Club on March 3 from 8.30am to 3pm. Rupanyup farmer David Matthews launched the farmer-owned agribusiness last year amid increasing concern about the consolidation of farming enterprises, reduced returns and the flow-on effect to rural communities. Mr Matthews said he believed the most sustainable way to address social problems communities were facing was to find commercial solutions. He said Farm Trade Australia would seek to partner with organisations and

companies that added value to farming businesses and rural communities. “We will look for organisations that feed into our prosperity, not off it,” he said. “If a market is working effectively, we will work with it. If a market is extracting too much of the value created by our activity, we will find ways to correct this.” Mr Matthews said Farm Trade Australia aimed to deliver a greater share of returns from agricultural production back to farmers and rural communities. He said the forum would showcase the type of opportunities Farm Trade Australia was interested in pursuing, along with specific projects. A range of guest speakers will take to the stage, including meteorologist and television weather presenter Jane Bunn.

“Jane will provide a season outlook, which is always at front of mind for farmers,” Mr Matthews said. “She will also present her new farmer-focused weather app. We’re really pleased she’s able to come up for the event.” Business Council of Co-Operatives founder Rohan Clarke will lead a ‘Turning climate change into profit’ presentation. “Discussion around climate change can be quite polarising but the reality is, whether you believe in climate change or not, there will be increased regulation and societal expectation,” Mr Matthews said. “Rather than debate climate change itself, we want to take a look at how we can turn changing regulations and expectations into a commercial advantage.” Mr Clarke’s presentation will look at

energy-production opportunities, such as solar, carbon and hydrogen. Speakers will also discuss rising land values from a banker’s perspective, ‘turning data into dollars’ and understanding the fertiliser market. There will also be presentations on malt barley and high-fibre-wheat market projects. “These are both really interesting projects which have identified business opportunities, focusing on the commercial side of farming,” Mr Matthews said. He said Farm Trade Australia involved a collective approach, allowing the region’s farmers to become involved in projects they might consider too difficult to pursue individually. “As individuals we have little power, but, collectively our influence is immense,” he said. Mr Matthews said he was excited

to host the forum, which represented the first community engagement session following a year hampered by COVID-19 restrictions. “We decided to hold off our activities last year until restrictions eased,” he said. “We’re looking forward to our first event, which will provide a bit of context as to what we are about. “We’ve been without this interaction for a long time, so it will be a great opportunity for farmers to meet up and ask questions. “There will be a good range of experience and knowledge among our presenters and people will be able to interact with them and each other.” Mr Matthews encouraged people to register for the forum online at website farmtradeaustralia.com.au. The event is free of charge and lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Quality guaranteed Many Wimmera-Mallee agricultural businesses have been reaping the rewards of strong harvests in the region throughout the past few years. This is particularly the case for shed manufacturers and businesses offering a range of storage solutions for grain, hay and machinery. Brad and Vicki McDonald started McDonald Steel in Horsham in 1998, predominantly selling steel to the public. Since then, the family business has expanded to two locations and employs 16 people. Mrs McDonald said the past couple of years had been great for the region’s agricultural sector. “This in turn has seen an increase in people wanting coverage of their hay and machinery,” she said. “McDonald Steel is a very progressive company and has always been busy servicing the local region and interstate, which is a testament to the quality and reliability of our sheds. “If you are requiring a shed for hay season we always recommend to get in early and beat the rush.” Mrs McDonald said the business’s ability to manufacture its own iron and ‘C’ purlins, which go into the sheds, allowed it to keep jobs and

money in the region. She said McDonald Steel was the only shed fabricator in regional Victoria that rolled its own iron and ‘C’ purlins. “This means we can make sure all products are freshly rolled and ready to go for the clients,” she said. “Clients also benefit from us being able to somewhat control the pricing of iron and purlins in an unstable market, where most companies would see bigger-than-normal price increases upon them.” Mrs McDonald said the business serviced the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians as well as further afield. “We service both South Australia and New South Wales, along with the odd shed in Queensland,” she said. “If we can freight it, we can and will service those areas.” Mrs McDonald said the McDonald Steel team prided itself on the quality of its work. “We essentially have more steel in our sheds than our competitors,” she said. “You can see the difference in a McDonald Steel shed – give us a call to find out more.”

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The agronomy team at Gorst Rural is the most experienced in the district. We are able to advise on production methods for a wide range of crops and pastures, proving year after year our impact on local growers’ profitability and sustainability. Our services include Planning Soil testing

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Year-round support Technology and innovations The Gorst Trial Program Through all of our services, we work closely with our clients to achieve the best results. We strive for success both short and long-term, helping to improve local growers’ profitability well into the future.

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We’re extremely grateful to local growers who allow us access to their fields and paddocks for our trial program, which year after year helps us to develop knowledge and find new ways to help our clients achieve results.

If you have any questions about our services, please contact 5350 2440 or gorstrural.com.au

SECONDHAND MACHINERY SALES

$5500 inc. GST JD 1023E

$23,100 inc. GST Krone 826 Rotary Rake

22HP. Can be optioned for front-end loader and mower deck.

$23,100 inc. GST Claas Quad Rake

$35,200 inc. GST JD 1900 TBH Aircart 270 BU Twin bin, 8” hyd. load auger. 9500 litres.

$35,200 inc. GST

Gason 1880RT Aircart TBT Twin bin, 8000kg. Farm Scan controller.

$88,000 inc. GST Rogator 1286C

$55,000 inc. GST Bobcat Telehandler T357

36m boom, 6000L tank, X25 spray controller, auto steer. Stock #C20

Prices inc. GST Wrecking Parts

Manitou MLT745, 2015 model, booms,

MF7475, DynaVT Vario transmission, most parts.

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JD7930 Tractor, various parts.

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Macdon D60, Various parts.

New engine.

AGCO 9250, flex front, most parts.

herringbone rollers, suit MF1375.

JD7810 Tractor, various parts.

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Case 1640 Header, all parts including front.

MF9152 Sickle MOCO, Wrecking for parts, good

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535 Telehandler

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Gleaner N6, all parts new overhauled Alison engine, front.

$55,000

MF2190, Baler parts, complete pick up (suit 2170),

Pryors Rd

Krone 320 Disc Mower, Wrecking for parts.

transmission, drives, various parts.

lobe roller etc.

Manitou MLT735, Manitou MLT telehandler, varieous parts, boom transmission final drives

JD946/956 MOCO, Wrecking for parts, good tri

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SPIRAFLEX AIR SEEDER HOSE

Goodyear’s Spiraflex Air Seeder hose is designed for use in Air Seeding applications where there is a requirement to view the product being conveyed. This hose is specially formulated with a Clear Thermosplastic Urethane Liner offering superior wear resistance in not only seeding applications, but many other dry bulk material delivery applications. Goodyear Engineered Products Australia is very pleased to introduced our USA made Spiraflex Air Seeder Hose. It was developed exclusively for use on OEM air seeder applications in the North American market and is now available in Australia.

BIG BUILD: The Wheelhouse Group’s Wes Wheelhouse in front of his 3000-tonne fertiliser shed in Bridgewater.

The ‘great grain shed revival?’ T

BY DANIEL DUGGAN

he 2020-2021 harvest has now solidified itself as a true bin-buster for many parts of the east coast, and will no doubt be reflected on for many years to come.

With receival records tumbling across the supply chain on an almost daily basis through the peak of harvest, we once again saw just how efficient the Aussie grower is in ripping off a huge crop. This harvest pace, coupled with exceptional yields in most growing regions through the east coast, saw grain-receival sites filling to capacity in many areas, as well as grower on-farm storage bursting at the seams. The landscape is currently littered with grain bags, and no doubt every silo you see scattered around the country is full to the brim. All in all, a great result for the grower and a solid advocation for the efficiency of the supply chain. However, as happens often in big years, the topic of on-farm storage floats to the surface, with one surprising dynamic this year. The interest in grain sheds as an option for on-farm storage has seemingly found a renewed vigour. There is no doubt we have seen a huge increase in the level of on-farm storage capacity in the past decade, with silo storage being the preferred option for most growers, and more recently grain bags have captured a large portion of the market. But what of the long-forgotten grain shed? As with all storage options there are pros and cons and certainly no ‘one size fits all approach’, but with increased interest in grain sheds as a versatile, long term and cost-effective method of bulk grain storage, it is worth considering in your analysis. Some of the upsides of having a grain shed as part of your on-farm storage setup include: Capacity – Grain sheds provide an excellent bulk storage option with much larger capacity for storage than individual silos or grain bags. Efficiency – Given the speed at which crops can be harvested these days, grain sheds can provide a more efficient option than bags and silos in keeping up to harvest pace. The Weekly Advertiser – AgLife Digital 2021

“As with all storage options there are pros and cons and certainly no ‘one size fits all approach’, but with increased interest in grain sheds as a versatile, long term and cost-effective method of bulk grain storage, it is worth considering in your analysis” Customisation – A grain shed can be built to your individual size, access and operational requirements. Versatility – When silos are empty, they add little value operationally. Grain sheds can provide alternative storage options for things such as machinery and fertiliser and can be used for a variety of other operational value adds. Cost – When broken down to a dollar-pertonne cost over time, grain sheds provide an excellent return on investment. Capital Cost Comparison – On Farm Storage Fixed cost – silos $20,000, grain bag $60,000, grain shed $220,000. Capacity, mt – silos 100, grain bag 1000, grain shed 3000. Estimated usable life – silos 25, grain bag 15, grain shed 25. Dollar per mt – silos $8, grain bag $4, grain shed $2.93. • Please note, the above does not account for variable or operational costs, or the value add of alternative storage options or use of a shed. Grain sheds have, over time, fallen out of consideration as a long-term bulk storage option for many growers, however on analysis, prove to be a cost effective and versatile option when considering your storage set-up. Given the significant increase in interest recently, it would appear many growers are starting to agree. After all, as a grower who is an advocate of grain sheds said this week: “I’ve never seen a spray rig parked in a silo.” Daniel Duggan is a consultant for Entegra Signature Structures.

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• Can provide insurance quotes

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• We sell sheds, big and small • Soil testing analysis

We are a team who pride ourselves on providing clients the best agronomic services, tailored to their business. We offer a full range of all farm inputs, as well as finance, insurance and options to pre-pay for inputs. We are partnered by Nutrien Ag, so if you have a Nutrien account... you have a Crop Opti account.

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A useful check list BY CINDY BENJAMIN

e all know that old saying – ‘one year seeding, seven years weeding’ – or some variant of it, and know it is true.

But it is easy to overlook just how important weed-seedbank management is, until herbicide resistance begins to reduce the efficacy of previously reliable tools. For a few decades, herbicides really took the focus away from seedbank management because the chemical options were so effective at killing weeds they appeared to be a complete solution to weed management. But all along, growers, agronomists and researchers have known it was too good to last. The WeedSmart Big 6 strategy has struck a chord because it is a useful checklist that can prompt growers to consider using a selection of the many available weed control tools. No one tool will do the job – just as herbicides alone have failed, so too will harvest weed-seed control or crop competition if they are not part of a planned and multi-pronged assault on the weed seedbank. This is the underlying principle for integrated weed management. In economic simulations using RIM and WeedRisk models in 2006, agricultural economists Randall Jones

and Marta Monjardino showed that although many things affected on the economic assessment of weed-management practices, there was strong evidence that when seasonal risk was taken into account and the economic assessment was for a period of 20 years, integrated weed management consistently out-performed herbicide-only systems, regardless of the weed in question. Herbicides provide high-level control and are considered an essential component of broadacre cropping systems, however, other tactics that specifically target weeds that have escaped herbicide control are what make integrated weed-management systems more profitable in the longrun. For weeds like wild radish, which produce large quantities of seed that can remain viable in the soil for many years, taking a non-integrated approach of using post-emergent herbicide only has the potential to ‘crash the system’, from an economic point of view. It will always be a numbers game and integrated weed-management consistently wins, usually by a considerable margin, primarily due to lower weed-seedbank numbers and conservation of the highly effective herbicide resource for tactical use over time in integrated weed-management systems.

To develop an integrated weed-management plan, it is useful to collate some historical information about past weed-control activities, test weeds for herbicide resistance and use the WeedSmart Big 6 to match opportunities and weeds with suitable and effective control tactics – remembering there are many weed-control tools at your disposal. With your agronomist’s assistance, aim to create a plan that maps out when each tactic will be applied. Ideally, try to include three or more of the Big 6 tactics in each crop, fallow or pasture phase. Diversity is key. Some people prefer to have a set cropping sequence while others choose the crops in response to seasonal or market conditions, but either way it is important to look for ways to add as much diversity to your farming system as possible and to keep downward pressure on weed numbers at every opportunity. While preventing weed-seed production completely is unrealistic in the real world, a focus on the weed seedbank will pay dividends in the long run. For more information about managing herbicide resistance, people can visit the WeedSmart website, www.weedsmart.org.au. – Weedsmart

BUSINESS BONANZA: Horsham heating and industrial-equipment supply businesses have united with ACE Radio Broadcasters in a digital marketing event aimed at supporting the regional economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners John Aisbett from Horsham Bearings and Greer Dellar from Barbeques Galore have joined the radio network for its AgLife Digital event starting from March 1. ACE designed the virtual marketing promotion to fill a trading void caused by the cancellation of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days. Barbeques Galore and Horsham Bearings will run their own mini-themed field days events from their showrooms, expanding out into the car parks of their Darlot Street stores. Both businesses, located side by side, will run a range of specials on their products from March 1 to 5. For more information people can visit website www.aglife.com.au. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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