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Wednesday, January 13, 2020 2016 Wednesday, March 25, PUT OUT YOUR POPPIES: Horsham Army Reserve unit 128 Transport Troop members, from left, Private Gerard Emmett, Corporal Charlie Sampson, Private Brendan O’Connor, Sergeant Gareth Lane and Corporal Jono Spence show off poppies for Anzac Day. The unit is encouraging Wimmera residents to use time they might have at home during the COVID-19 crisis to make poppies or something that represents poppies to display in their front yards for Anzac Day. Tami Lane of Horsham came up with the idea in response to rules banning people from Anzac Day services. Mrs Lane said another gesture people could make in showing respect for fallen soldiers on Anzac Day was to stand in their driveways during an April 25 dawn service broadcast after 6am on radio stations 3WM and MIXX FM. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Kealy: Use time M

BY DEAN LAWSON

ember for Lowan Emma Kealy has urged people to use high-level social-distancing measures designed to stem the spread of COVID-19 as an opportunity to connect or reconnect with home life.

Ms Kealy said at a time when everything appeared bleak, one positive aspect of crippling social circumstances was that families would probably never have a better chance to consolidate ties. “The truth is, for many of us we

might suddenly have that time we’ve long been craving to strengthen family connections at home or do all those hobbies, jobs and activities that a hectic day-to-day work life prevents,” she said. “COVID-19 is causing considerable anxiety and stress that is affecting not only physical, but also mental health and engaging with family, if possible, might be a good way to help deal with this. “While acknowledging all the challenges this presents, for those with children, being at home with the kids

and needing to keep them occupied might in many ways be a good thing and one of the few silver linings to come out of this crisis.” Ms Kealy acknowledged Prime Minister Scott Morrison had told Australians to avoid all ‘non-essential’ travel but said that did not mean people needed to completely lock themselves inside in their homes. “We’re really fortunate in our part of the world because we have a lot of space,” she said. “We’re not in complete lock-down and we can still go shopping for es-

sentials when we need to. We can also take the dog for a walk and be confident we can plan to easily avoid contact with groups of people. “There also other things depending on our circumstances we might be able to do without travelling anywhere. “This might be in the lounge room, back yard or back shed or finding an isolated spot on a riverbank to go fishing or some wide-open parkland to throw a ball with the pet dog.” Ms Kealy still stressed that people, in exploring things to do as individu-

als or families, needed to ensure they avoided turning any activities into social gatherings involving several people. “I would suggest for individuals and-or people living under the same roof to consider short-term ways of staying active while avoiding unnecessary interaction with others,” she said. “It can’t involve inviting families or mates around for weekend, for example. That’s what we’re trying to avoid.” Continued page 3

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Extension for Grampians operators

icensed tour operators have three-month extensions to offer rock-climbing and abseiling at Summerday Valley in Grampians National Park.

Parks Victoria extended operators’ licences after a decision last year to provide conditional access to the special protection area while parties developed a new management plan for the Grampians landscape. Licence extensions and updates have support of traditional-owner groups and include a climbing area called

Lookout Point Wall near Halls Gap. Strict licence conditions remain to ensure the minimisation and monitoring of the impact on environmental and Aboriginal cultural values at the locations. Conditions include a limit on operating locations; compulsory completion of an Aboriginal cultural heritage induction program; ongoing education for operators and their tour groups; identification for tour guides and their customers; use of a booking system to manage and monitor access; and

reporting of visitor data to help with planning and review. Parks Victoria Western Victoria regional director Jason Borg said the new management plan, covering the national park and adjacent parks and reserves, would provide clarity on where and how licensed tour operators could offer recreational activities, including rock climbing and abseiling. “Until then, Parks Victoria and traditional-owner groups have agreed to extend access for licenced tour operators offering rock climbing and abseil-

ing in the Summerday Valley special protection area and conditional access to Lookout Point Wall,” he said. “No-impact rock climbing otherwise continues to be permitted outside of the national park’s special protection areas.” The licences have been extended until June 30. Mr Borg said the management plan would also provide a framework for environmental conservation; cultural heritage protection, including Aboriginal rock art; tourism opportunities;

Keep active

DISCIPLINES FROM A DISTANCE: Horsham Calisthenics College members are continuing to sharpen their skills and practice their routines amid a national call for people to observe social distancing as part of the COVID-19 threat. The college, following Calisthenics Victoria instructions to cancel all group classes, competitions and activities, is now providing instructions to students via remotelearning virtual classes. Pictured leading students through their routines via a digital link are Horsham Calisthenics College principal coach Kylie Hermans, front, and cadet coaches Jasmine Smith, left, and Neve Lawson. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Shop locally and support each other Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is calling on people across her electorate to shop in their own regions and support home-based business wherever possible. Ms Kealy said statistics showed for every 100 businesses in Victoria, 98 were small businesses. She said many small businesses were at serious risk of going out of business due to the COVID-19 outbreak and would not survive weeks of little or zero cashflow. “It is vital now, more than ever, that we shop locally at every opportunity – butchers, greengrocers, delis, coffee shops and retailers – to take some of the strain off our small business own-

visitor safety and experience; and management of fire and water catchments. Community consultation on the plan started in September last year, with feedback used to inform a draft plan. The draft plan will be available for further public comment in mid-2020. People can register their interest to be part of the process online at engage.vic.gov.au/grampians-management-plan. Information about how coronavirus has impacted on park management is on the Parks Victoria website, parks.vic.gov.au.

ers who have invested in our community,” she said. “Remember, small businesses create local jobs and are regularly called on to sponsor local sports clubs and community groups. “If you find something online, make sure you contact a local shop to see if they can supply it. “Many are now doing pick-up and delivery of any goods or would be happy to do so if asked. “Please make that effort. We have to support these businesses now before it’s too late.” Ms Kealy also expressed her concern at the impact unnecessary panic buying was having on the region’s

supply chain works, supermarket staff and vulnerable people in the community. “I’m asking people to remain calm and to not hoard or stockpile goods and food,” she said. “Anyone who is stockpiling months of food or toilet paper is potentially doing so at the expense of a vulnerable person or senior citizen who might not be able to get access to the things they need. “Please also remember to treat our local retail staff – many of whom are working overtime to make sure our residents have access to what they need – with the respect they deserve. “A huge thank you, on behalf of all

Lowan residents, goes to all people putting in extra hours to make sure our local residents have what they need to get through these uncertain times. “We’ve also seen the disgraceful act of busloads of people from the city clearing our local supermarket shelves, leaving vulnerable locals without food and necessities. This is simply unacceptable and selfish behaviour and there is a clear message that we won’t stand for it.” Ms Kealy also called on the community to stay well-informed and remain calm and measured as the situation and advice continues to change.

From page 1 Ms Kealy, a qualified biomedical scientist, said the heightened possibility of people catching infectious disease was also good reason for people to work at being as healthy as possible. “This not only means following critical sanitation guidelines such as continually washing hands, but also being as healthy as possible overall – inside and out and mentally,” she said. “There is probably no better motivation than what we have confronting us right now to eat healthily, cut down on the sugar and salt, do some exercise and try to manage our stress levels while maintaining social distancing. “When the body is under stress, be it physically or mentally, it makes us vulnerable to illness. “Having good eating habits as well as having a greater dedication to hygiene has never been more important. “Much of what happens in the body is at a microscopic level. Viruses are microscopic and so are the body’s defensive mechanisms. Have a think why dieticians and health professionals constantly talk about the value of vegetables and fruit. “It is because when you break them down they are loaded with immunebuilding and body-strengthening elements that help fight disease.” Ms Kealy, also Victorian Shadow Mental Health Minister, said it was important that people, despite many experiencing high levels of anxiety, try to remain as calm and measured as possible. “Mental-health issues stemming from uncertainly surrounding financial and health security are stalking the ever-changing environment we’re experiencing at the moment, not far behind the direct threat of COVID-19 infection,” she said. “Never before has it been more important that we look after ourselves and each other.”

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Plea to keep vital link to services A

BY DYLAN DE JONG

man who heavily relies on The Overland passenger rail to get to medical appointments is desperate to see the service continue.

Nhill cancer patient Graeme Ruse is one of the ‘Save The Overland’ protestors who are strongly campaigning to keep the service, due to run out of State Government funding at the end of March but now ‘cancelled’ in the wake of border closures. The group has met at Nhill Railway Station four times a week as the train has passed to fly signs containing messages of hope. Mr Ruse is among many who require The Overland to get to vital medical appointments, relying on the service for his cancer-related treatments, which are only available to him in Melbourne. He has a physical disability limiting his mobility, which makes it difficult for him to travel via bus. He was diagnosed with throat cancer a little more than three years ago, and as a result he also struggles to speak. His wife Melanie Ruse said having to send Graeme on a bus was anxiety provoking. She said it was ‘unbearable’ for him because he struggled to walk up and down stairs. She said The Overland allowed him to travel to Melbourne far more comfortably. “Graeme has really complex medical conditions,” she said. “Busses are out of the question – the only options we have in Nhill are either The Overland, V-Line or Firefly, and because Graeme has issues with mobility, trying to get up steps on a bus is very difficult and he’s unable to sit comfortably in the seats.” Mrs Ruse said having a reliable service was extremely important for her family. “I have two young children, one five and one eight. I also have a father-in-

MEDICAL SERVICE: Nhill cancer patient Graham Ruse uses The Overland service to travel to and from Melbourne for specialist appointments. West Wimmera Health Service chief executive Ritchie Dodds supports the move to keep the service. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER law who is elderly, who I look after as well. “I can’t always take time off work to go with Graeme to his appointments, so the only way for him to get there is via public transport.” She said the commute was already hard enough due to the service only running twice a week. “At least he can get on The Overland, it’s usually a straight-through trip to Melbourne – although they’ve cut the amount of trips from three times a week down to two, so that’s harder for us,” she said. “Because they are so far apart, it means we have to pay for more accommodation, or he has to come back via a bus service.” Mrs Ruse said she wanted the State Government to consider people in

the country. “It’s not just dollars and cents, it’s human lives,” she said. “We left Melbourne for a better life – we didn’t think transport would be an issue. “If this happened in the city, this wouldn’t be an issue, they’d find funding or find another way around it. “How can we attract and keep people here when they’re not willing to give us the infrastructure and services to keep people here?” In a letter Mrs Ruse sent to Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Rob Gersch, she said losing The Overland would leave her family with no options. “With this service looking at ceasing all together, what alternatives are you offering people like my husband – do you leave him stranded even further

and feeling more isolated than ever?” she said. “If the rail service was readily available from Horsham to Ballarat at least this would be a viable option, but as quickly as this appears to be offered, it is soon whipped away.” Nhill resident Margaret Millington, who joins the group of demonstrators, said people in the Wimmera relied heavily on the service, which picked up passengers in Nhill, Dimboola, Horsham and Ararat. “The elderly and disabled benefit most from this service, because busses are inappropriate for them,” she said. “You can walk around, you can get something to eat, the toilets are user-friendly for all needs – my father is 96 and we put him on the train,

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the National Cabinet to implement stage one of a shutdown of non-essential activity aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus. Businesses closed due to the stage-one shutdown include pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown Casino and licensed venues in hotels and pubs. It also includes gyms, indoor sporting venues, places of worship, cinemas and entertainment venues. Restaurants and cafes will only be al-

lowed to provide home delivery or take-away services. Mr Andrews said the decision and other containment measures were meaningless if Victorians failed take them seriously or believed they could flout the rules. “Such thinking is wrong and the new coronavirus enforcement squad at Victoria Police will take action against anyone caught doing the wrong thing,” he said.

“The stage-one shutdown will have a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of many Victorians, but if we don’t do this, more Victorians will contract coronavirus and more Victorians will die. “I also call on every Victorian to undertake their civic duty and practise social distancing: don’t be closer than 1.5 metres from another person, wash your hands and practise good hand hygiene.”

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because it’s safer for him than going on the bus. “The Overland doesn’t make us feel so isolated, if we didn’t have the train it would isolate us more.” Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne has not yet committed any funding beyond March for the service, and South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has refused to back The Overland. Measures to combat the spread of coronavirus between states has now complicated the issue further. West Wimmera Health Service executive officer Ritchie Dodds said state governments should reconsider retaining the service because it provided medical staff and patients a crucial link to the city. “We would not like to see it close,” he said. “Nhill is halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, and having a service that runs between the major centres helps us to attract and retain staff from further afield, that we might not otherwise be able to attract. “We also have staff that use The Overland service because it allows them to work while they’re traveling to and from Melbourne. “The other aspect is, we have a number of staff who recently migrated from other countries, some might not have a driver’s licence to get to and from the cities, so the service is very useful for them.” Mr Dodds said losing The Overland would create another barrier to services for people in the Wimmera. “While the service is running, people have greater access to specialists in Horsham, Ballarat, Melbourne and Adelaide,” he said. “If they’re older, it’s certainly a good option for them, without having to navigate driving through traffic. “That would be another loss for country people, if all of sudden it is made harder for them to make it to the specialists.”

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Community key to river plan H

BY DYLAN DE JONG

orsham municipal leaders will work closely with the community to complete designs for a major development on the city’s riverfront before the end of 2020.

Horsham Rural City Council’s ‘City to River Riverfront Activation Plan’ will involve the formation of a community reference group to help determine infrastructure in the first of seven precincts of the council’s City to River master plan. The council is selecting community groups and individuals with direct interest in the project to help shape a schematic design of plans to build facilities worth millions of dollars on the northern bank of the Wimmera River, west of the Stawell Road bridge. The council and the reference group will analyse comments from 740 submissions residents made in response to the City to River master plan to help develop the schematic design. Mayor Mark Radford said while COVID-19 restrictions affected Horsham’s services, the council would still continue to strive to complete schematic plans for the riverfront. “Our priority at the moment is managing COVID-19, however, the planning will proceed,” he said. “We want to get a schematic design agreed upon by late this year – now things are going to start happening it is important we keep the ball rolling.” Cr Radford said current restrictions would prevent the council hosting public consultations regarding the project. “Some of the things which involve public consultation might not be possible,” he said.

“We want to get a schematic design agreed upon by late this year – now things are going to start happening it is important we keep the ball rolling” – Mark Radford

“When things have quietened down a little bit the reference group and council can come together. “If we get a concept plan by the end of the year that would be good, but we will see what happens. “What’s happening now with COVID-19 is uncharted territory, it’s unknown, but the council will keep moving forward.” Cr Radford said including community groups with direct interest in the project was a crucial step forward in the design phase. “Community input is critical,” he said. “Council has advertised for community members who want to be part of the reference group – this will be formed by, for example, Wimmera River Improvement Committee, Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Aboriginal advisory committee, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, Horsham Angling Club and Horsham Rural Ratepayers and Residents Association – they’ll start work over the next weeks and months to come up with their schematic design.” Cr Radford said the reference group would work with the Horsham community and take on a key role in drafting the designs. “The reference group’s task will be working out a design for the precinct,

WORKING GROUPS: Planning for Horsham Rural City Council’s ‘City to River Riverfront Activation Plan’ will be broken into sub-precincts. presenting it to the community, and then it will come to the council,” he said. “The council takes a bit of a step back here to let this work happen and we’ll be more involved further down the track.” Cr Radford said the council had applied for a further $500,000 in funding from the State Government. He said the project would be unfeasible without federal and state government support.

“We have the full support of federal and state governments in doing this – we’ve applied for funding from the State Government,” he said. “There’s no way this can happen purely out of the council’s budget.” The council has committed $850,000 and the Federal Government $1.65-million for the $3-million project. The State Government has yet to confirm a funding commitment.

Information centre open Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre will maintain normal operations with paid staff members amid precautionary measures across the region to help in national efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But St Arnaud Visitor Information Centre has closed until further notice as a precaution to protect the centre’s volunteers, many of whom belong to vulnerable groups in the community. Stawell Visitor Information Centre will be open Thursdays and Fridays. Grampians Tourism has introduced the measures, following a decision to cancel Grampians Grape Escape 2020 on advice from government authorities. Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said it was with great sadness in making the decision to cancel Grampians Grape Escape. “But the health and safety of patrons, exhibitors, performers, partners and volunteers is of the utmost importance to Grampians Tourism, Grampians Grape Escape organiser,” he said. Mr Sleeman said the cancellation of this year’s festival was a precautionary measure to reduce potential risks in response to the current global health crisis, as well as being in line with state and federal government health advice. He said Grampians Tourism was continually monitoring the situation alongside regional and state authorities. Latest information about a tourist-industry response to the virus is available on a dedicated COVID-19 page on Grampians Tourism’s website.

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Tough calls being made in crisis I

t is as hard as it is easy to be critical of the many ambiguities, contradictions and confusion in all the messaging that has invariably hitched a ride with the COVID-19 crisis. On one hand, some of us are feeling high levels of anger and frustration, believing systems in place should have all the bases covered in their design to deal with such a threat. On the other, there is an understanding that we’re trying to cope with something we have never had to deal with before and are willing to accept

some failings. Understanding simple instructions such as observing heightened levels of hygiene and disinfection has been easy. Comprehending the levels of social distancing required and how society appears to be at the mercy of this bug, has been hard and will get harder. Meeting this threat has been like confronting a massive bushfire for the first time with only so many tools at our disposal. We know we have to stop it and have some idea of what we need to do, but actually making it all happen in time

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to prevent the ruination of everything is the challenge. What we do know is that when we make it through to the other side, and we will, we will be picking through the rubble and have a need to quickly rebuild to avoid fresh vulnerabilities.

There are hard yards ahead, if they aren’t with us already. While it is important to continue to stress the risk of and explain in detail our worse-case health and socio-economic scenarios, it is also important to retain a level of faith that we will ultimately prevail. We have said that circumstances would unveil some of Australian society’s greatest strengths and weaknesses and that has certainly happened in the past week. For example, we’ve seen how our federated system of states work under

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IN IT TOGETHER: Horsham Ss Michael and John’s Primary School students, from left, Archie Dickinson, Jack Robertson, Claudia Penny and Stevie Tucker show thank-you cards made by the school’s grade three and four students. The students made the cards for Horsham supermarket employees working to meet demand created by the COVID-19 crisis. Students in grades five and six have also posted messages through a dedicated social-media page as part of their connection with The Resilience Project, which aims to help students focus on gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Meeting cancelled Horsham Rural City Council cancelled this month’s ordinary meeting in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Chief executive Sunil Bhalla said the decision reflected the council’s focus on reducing gatherings of people where possible to reduce spread of infection. “Councillors have taken the lead in following the advice of Victoria’s Chief Health Officer to limit group contact and minimise risk where possible,” he said. “They agreed all council meeting agenda items are able to be deferred to subsequent meetings.”

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pressure. Take your pick of the positives and the negatives – all are leading to what will ultimately be a cache of important knowledge for the future. Leadership at all levels, from the Prime Minister to the workplace foreman, is also under the microscope. For the moment we must be vigilant in following rules set by our medical experts, pull our heads in and, despite being forced to observe social distancing, continue or start to support each other.

ACE Radio, through The Weekly Advertiser and radio stations 3WM and MIXX FM urge community-minded people to help support vulnerable people confined to their homes during the COVID-19 crisis. The Weekly Advertiser has published forms on page 42 of this edition to help get a message to people who might feel isolated through latest social-distancing guidelines to help stem the spread of the disease. The forms allow helpers to alert or introduce themselves to neighbours and inform them they are happy to help where possible with tasks such as picking up and delivering groceries or prescriptions, other errands or tasks, or for simply a chat by phone. The idea is for helpers to fill out the forms and drop the information into a letterbox or other appropriate receptacle that vulnerable people can access.

OTR delays opening The opening of Stawell’s newest petrol station and convenience store has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Work on OTR’s second Horsham store on Dimboola Road has also been delayed until further notice. OTR Stawell was due to open its doors on April 2. OTR head of community and partnerships Jo Skene said the opening of both stores was delayed indefinitely due to unforseen circumstances as a result of the pandemic and government restrictions. “We regret to inform that OTR Stawell and Dimboola

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Farmers: We have your back

ictorian farm leaders and grains, livestock, horticulture, dairy, chicken, egg and pork industry representatives have reassured Victorians there is abundance of food available to feed the state.

Victorian Farmers Federation president and Wimmera farmer David Jochinke urged Victorians against panicking and to be confident in food supply. “We understand that there is panic and fear. Victorian farmers are well placed to meet the demand. We feed you and we will continue to feed you,” he said. “We know these are unprecedented times. As always, we have your back.” Mr Jochinke said it was timely for everyone to reflect on the ‘remarkable’ scale of food that Victorians produced. “We produce more than we consume. We are a nett exporter. At the moment, we are experiencing an unrealistic urge in demand. That means, if Victorians continue to purchase in bulk, it might take a few days to get things from paddock to plate,” he said. Mr Jochinke said Victorian food-production figures put the situation into context. Figures show Victoria provides 23 percent of Australia’s total gross value of agriculture; 42 percent of Australia’s sheep and lamb meat; 62 percent of Australia’s milk and 32 percent of Australia’s horticultural products. Mr Jochinke said Victoria had a strong competitive advantage across multiple agricultural industries including a global reputation as a source of clean, safe food and fibre and diversity of food. “Undoubtedly, there will be some challenges going forward,” he said.

“We are keeping a close watch on workforce, labour and supply-chain issues as well as the reactions from our trading partners. “The VFF continues to work closely with federal and state governments to map these issues, plan for them and address them.” Mr Jochinke said COVID-19 might affect the movements of seasonal, casual and permanent workers and that might have an impact on the ability of farms to secure much-needed workers. “Similarly, there might be attendant supplychain issues associated with transportation including road, air and freight,” he said. “In terms of our trading partners, we are seeing product being redirected away from China to other markets including Japan, USA and South East Asia. “Agriculture has proven time and again to be able to withstand many of the economic shocks that often decimate other industries and we anticipate this pandemic will be no different.” Mr Jochinke said an example of this was the release of Rabobank’s quarter-one Rural Confidence Survey which found 41 percent of Victoria’s farmers expected conditions to improve in 2020. The survey found confidence surrounding strong incomes this year was feeding into investment planning for the year ahead, with more than a quarter of farmers, 27 percent, looking to increase their business investment. “We applaud the stimulus packages, the work of the banks and corporate Australia. We are in this together and we are working in close partnership with government,” Mr Jochinke said. • More on farming, see AgLife, pages 19-27.

WINNER: Murtoa’s Sonia Schodde and husband Craig with their new car thanks to a Pharmacy Best Buys competition. Mrs Schodde collects the keys from Murtoa Community Pharmacy owner Kai Kerai, right, and staff member Jo Warrick. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Reward for shopping locally ‘Shopping local’ has paid off for Murtoa’s Sonia Schodde, who won a car after buying Christmas gifts from the town’s pharmacy. Two Murtoa Community Pharmacy and Rupanyup Depot customers were big winners through a December Pharmacy Best Buys consumer catalogue competition, with Sandra Gerdtz collecting a $500 Helloworld gift card. Mrs Schodde won a Mazda 2 Maxx car valued at $21,200. Murtoa Community Pharmacy owner and pharmacist Kai Kerai said he and staff Dimple, Jo and Lynda were thrilled for Sonia and found it rewarding to present such an amazing prize. “When I phoned Sonia to tell her she had won, she said, ‘I’m so overwhelmed with shock’, and then cried while trying to tell

her husband Craig the amazing news,” he said. Mrs Schodde said she entered the competition at the pharmacy’s Christmas shopping night. “I hadn’t done any Christmas shopping and I found all the gifts I needed including the ‘lucky’ perfume from the catalogue for my daughter that ended up winning me a car,” she said. Mrs Schodde strongly encouraged Murtoa district residents to ‘shop locally’ to keep services and the town going strong. “Shop locally and look what can happen to you, too,” she said. Mr Kerai said the Murtoa pharmacy had its first winner from the Pharmacy Best Buys Program in January, 2015 . “We have had a massive 38 winners and prizes in total of

more than $72,000,” he said. “Past prizes include two Mazda cars valued at more than $21,000 each, a $10,000 trip to Thailand, iPads, Smeg kitchen appliances, Helloworld travel cards, prepaid Visa cards, Dyson vacuums and digital TVs, just to name a few. “The pharmacy has had people as far away as Mildura drive to Murtoa just to get an entry in.” The nationwide competition is a joint venture between Penfold Mazda and Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries, API. Supporting more than 150 independent pharmacies, the program has a new consumer competition each month. “So stay tuned, shop at Murtoa Community Pharmacy and you could be the next big winner,” Mr Kerai said.

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Organisers of Jeparit’s Easter Fishing Competition have confirmed the cancellation of their event, following Natimuk A and P Society’s last-minute decision to abandon Natimuk Show and Harmony Week activities in Nhill also being cancelled. Jeparit contest spokesman Rodney Robinson said a high degree of uncertainty and concerns about elderly patrons had led to the decision, backed up by latest national bans on social gatherings. “We had a discussion last week and it was unanimous from all at the meeting that we don’t proceed,” he said. “We’ll discuss more at another meeting in two months when we know more about where the crisis is heading.” Mr Robinson was quick to reassure angling enthusiasts that the organising committee planned to continue the annual event into the future.

“From our perspective, the competition will be on again next year bigger and better than ever,” he said. Entertainment venue managers across the region are also busy working on abandoning, rescheduling and planning performances. In Horsham, Horsham Town Hall and Horsham Regional Art Galley will close until April 13 and gallery exhibitions and programs are closed. Town hall venue manager Shana Miatke has been working with promoters and community groups regarding shows and events. Changes at Horsham Town Hall include: 50 Shades the Musical Parody moved to June 5-6; Toni Childs Retrospective cancelled; The Laramie Project moved to October, 2020; ROUGE moved to November 2020; Grace Under Pressure, date to be determined; Whoosh moved to 2021; Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow date to be determined; You and I – Rachel Beck and Michael Cormick moved to November 13; Horsham Arts Council’s Broadway Showcase to be determined. “Our decision to reschedule events

has been informed by a desire to continue to best support our community of patrons, artists, venue, and art workers,” Ms Miatke said. “All current ticket holders will be transferred to the new performance dates and patrons have the right for a full refund if the new performance date is not suitable. “The venue staff will continue to be working through these challenging times and will update news of other programmed shows as they are rescheduled. “We wish our community, their families and loved ones good health and kind-heartedness at this time.” Information about Horsham Town Hall will be subject to updates on the town hall’s website. Horsham Aquatic Centre and Horsham’s Kalkee Road Children’s and Community Hub and Mibus Centre library are also closed. A Wimmera Music Eisteddfod committee has also cancelled its event this year. Organisers will explore ways for performers to stay connected and urge people who had planned to compete to post performances digitally.

Next year’s eisteddfod will be on July 22 and 24. In sport, Wimmera Hockey Association and Horsham District Soccer Club have moved to suspend training and games until later in the year. Hockey officials decided representatives would be not attend junior country championships for 2020 and to postpone the start of the season until no earlier than the start of June. The soccer club has suspended all soccer training and matches until further notice in April. Victorian courts and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal are in the process of changing the way they operate in response to the pandemic. In criminal and civil courts, Court Services Victoria is moving to manage appearances through the electronic and digital environment. Authorities reported that not all courts had the technical capability yet, but work was underway to build that as soon as possible. Pilots will start immediately across the courts to test the technology. It will then be scaled up to meet the changing needs of the sector.

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Confident but not outspoken Public speaking is a daunting task for most, but Nhill College student Mikayla Farmers revels at the challenge. After winning a public speaking competition in the Wimmera as part of a Lion’s Club Youth of the Year program, Mikayla will now prepare to compete in a regional contest in Torquay. Mikayla competed against contenders from Nhill, Kaniva and Natimuk. She said she valued public speaking in today’s society. “It’s an incredibly important skill and I think these days a lot of people lack it,” she said.

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Limitations include two visitors per patient and visiting hours are daily between 5pm and 7pm. The organisation is monitoring main entrances at the Horsham hospital to enforce the restrictions. All Wimmera Health Care Group aged-care facilities, including Dimboola hospital campus, closed to visitors on Monday. Children under 16 will not be allowed to enter either campus. Health group chief executive Catherine Morley said the restrictions were needed to help keep patients and team members as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This decision is going to be tough on a lot of people who have loved ones in care right now,” she said. “But we have a duty of care to keep the community as safe as we possibly can through what is going to be a very difficult period. “We are relying on the Department of Health and Human Services as our sole source of accurate information and we will support our infection control team to make the best decisions for our community.” Ms Morley said there would be minimal flexibility to the restrictions. “Where family members have been called in to meet with their doctor or there are extreme circumstances, we will allow some flexibility,” she said. “But it is crucial that restrictions are adhered to. “We are going to do whatever we

can to lessen the spread of infection because that’s how we will save lives and keep as many people from getting sick as possible.” Wimmera Health Care Group opened a COVID-19 assessment clinic in Horsham on Thursday last week and assessed several people on the first day. The Horsham hospital’s Arapiles building will remain open to allied health patients for the time being.

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Wimmera Health Care Group’s COVID-19 assessment clinic is at the south end of Horsham hospital’s Wyuna sub-acute unit. The clinic will be open every day including weekends. Health group clinical improvement, risk and innovation director Sally Taylor said the clinic would ease the workload from the town’s already over-burdened medical clinics and the Horsham hospital’s emergency department. “While the number of people wanting to be tested are minimal at present, they will continue to increase as confirmed cases become a reality in the region,” she said. “Establishing the assessment clinic now will ensure we are ready to support our community through this period of uncertainty.” Mrs Taylor said the clinic would initially open from noon to 6pm each day. “If the numbers ever get too much to control, we will increase our opening times or staff numbers,” she said. “I would also strongly suggest that where possible, people needing to be tested should come alone to avoid any risk of further contamination. “Every possible precaution will be

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taken at the assessment clinic and it will certainly be a safer environment than attending a medical centre or emergency department, but there is no point taking unnecessary risks with perfectly healthy people.” Mrs Taylor said not everyone presenting at the clinic would be swabbed for coronavirus. “The initial assessment will determine if people are at risk and need to be swabbed,” she said. “Everyone needs to be aware that all health resources need to be dedicated to those most likely to have the virus. “For this reason there is also a criteria to meet the need for assessment.” Criteria for assessment includes: • Anyone with shortness of breath or fever. • Anyone who has returned from overseas in the past 14 days. • Anyone who has been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days. Access to the respiratory assessment clinic will be strictly from Wyuna’s rear entrance in Read Street to prevent potential coronavirus carriers entering the hospital confines. A yellow line on the footpath will help direct people to the entrance. Authorities are also encouraging people, where possible, to call hotline 1800 657 394 before visiting the assessment centre.

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orsham’s Dylan Rethus has set the benchmark for tradesmen in the region after becoming regional apprentice of the year.

Representing the Wimmera, Mr Rethus was one of three apprentices from Ballarat region to win recognition. Mr Rethus is Master Builders’ Ballarat Section Training Provider Apprentice of the Year, while Ararat carpenter Zachery Louder won an employer-nominated award. Apprentice carpenter Jack Atkin, also of Horsham, collected a merit award. Mr Rethus said he was ecstatic to represent Horsham and to receive a prestigious award that recognised his diligence. “I was pretty shocked to even get nominated for a start,” he said. “It was a pretty surreal moment when I was awarded, as you’re competing against the entire Ballarat region, which is huge.” Mr Rethus started a building and construction VET course at the beginning of year 12, through Skillinvest in Horsham.

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ost people view share market downturns as unequivocally bad events.

Suddenly, hard earned savings aren’t worth as much as they were yesterday. It seems as if our money is evaporating, and in the heat of the moment selling up can look like the best course of action.

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But on the opposite side of each share sale is a buyer who thinks that they are getting a bargain. Instead of getting 10 shares to the dollar yesterday, they might pick up 12 or 15 to the dollar today. When the market recovers, the bargain hunters can book a tidy profit. So, why do share markets experience downturns, and what are the upsides?

A range of natural and manmade events can trigger market selloffs: • Terrorist attacks. • Infectious disease outbreaks such as SARS and COVID-19. • Wars, the possibility of war, and geopolitical issues such as threats to oil supplies. • Economic upheavals, the bursting of speculative investment bubbles, and market ‘corrections’. In short, anything that is likely to reduce the ability of a broad range of companies to make money is likely to trigger a market sell off. The common thread that runs through the causes of downturns is uncertainty. In the immediate aftermath of the 9-11 attacks nobody knew what the size of the threat was, and markets

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dropped. As the fear of further attacks receded, markets soon recovered. However, the initial drop in market value occurred quite rapidly. By the time many investors got out of the market the damage was already done. Paper losses were converted to real losses, and spooked investors were no longer in a position to benefit from the upswing. After the initial sell off it took the ASX200 Accumulation Index just 36 days to completely recover from 9-11.

Other downturns and recoveries take longer. The Global Financial Crisis began in October 2007, and it wasn’t until nearly six years later that the ASX200 Accumulation Index recovered its lost ground. This caused real pain to investors who bought into the market at its precrash peak, but for anyone with cash to invest after the fall, this prolonged recovery represented years of bargain hunting opportunities.

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Of course, it’s only natural for investors to be concerned about market downturns, but it’s crucial not to panic and sell at the worst possible time. The fact is that downturns are a regular feature of share markets. However, they are unpredictable, so it’s a good idea to keep some cash in reserve, to be able to make the most of the opportunities that arise whenever the share market does go on sale. For advice on how to avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits offered by market selloffs, talk to your financial adviser.

A job that saves lives Police recruitment drive There is no greater job satisfaction than being able to make a difference in somebody else’s life. This is a result carried across all careers in Victoria Police, whether working from an office or on the beat. For Horsham Police Detective Sergeant Mathew Olston, joining Victoria Police at 23 opened up many pathways into a career that would lead to him helping people every day. Det Sgt Olston joined the police academy in 2007, after working in his family’s business in Horsham. He landed the position of detective in 2012 after working in a crime squad and fugitive task force in Melbourne before moving to the Horsham Family Violence Investigation Unit where he now works. He took on the role when the position was first introduced into Victoria Police in 2017 following a Royal Commission into family violence. Det Sgt Olston said he gained a great deal of gratification from helping people in vulnerable situations. “I grew up in Horsham working in the family butchery. I wanted something where each day was different to the last,” he said. “There’s a sense of satisfaction for what you do in the force, because you can quickly make a difference and see improvements with the people you deal with and make sure a problem does not persist.” Det Sgt Olston said he responded to serious family violence crimes across the Wimmera.

“The office I’m in covers the whole division from Lake Bolac and Hamilton, right across to Apsley and up to Serviceton,” he said. “It’s a very big distance and one of our main challenges is making sure we give the same service to people who live in Horsham as to the rest of the district.” He said his position could be summarised into two key responsibilities. “The main function of our role in the Family Violence Investigation Unit is investigating serious family-violence criminal incidents,” he said. “The other part is managing the risk around family violence – this includes engaging with services and holding perpetrators to account.” Det Sgt Olston said his working week started with prioritising cases. “Our day starts with a triage process, which means going through all the incidents from the previous day,” he said. “Victoria Police uses a case prioritisation response model, developed by Swinburne University, that picks up on certain incidents deemed high risk. “As part of that process we identify what is considered high risk, which our office then takes on.” He said the investigation process would start following case prioritisation. “A lot of the investigations that come to us are initially tendered by frontline members – if they attend an incident and a victim has ended up in hospital for example, a detective would then go with the crime scene officer to the crime scene and they

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would assess the scene and work out what had occurred,” he said. “Then, we speak to the victim – once we understand the nature of the incident we then go to arrest and interview the offender, they’re likely to be remanded in custody, especially when they’re in breach of prevention orders.” Det Sgt Olston said after the investigation was over, the courts then dealt with the offender and police continued to monitor the victim. “We continue to monitor from there and we still engage with the victim – if they’re engaged with the health service, we leave them to do their job

and we continue to monitor the court outcome,” he said. “If the offender gets released, we do proactive prevention-order compliance checks so if they do breach any conditions that’s another reason to get them remanded in custody.” Det Sgt Olston said one of the biggest challenges of his role was working with the community to identify what qualified as family violence. “It’s a very difficult thing for people to report. We need to break that stigma down and get the community to understand what those warning signs are and when people should speak up,” he said.

“It’s identifying what family violence is – everyone knows getting hit is family violence but understanding it is psychological too. If that sort of situation is reported to police, we can look at putting prevention orders in place to stop that behaviour.” Det Sgt Olston said it was fulfilling being in a position where he could help people. “It can be challenging at times, but this is an area where you can make a difference,” he said. “When you see you’ve made somebody safe, you have improved someone’s life.” – Dylan De Jong

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orsham Good Friday Appeal leaders have urged the community to continue to support the vital fundraiser despite major changes to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The long-running appeal raises money for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, an organisation close to many Wimmera people’s hearts. Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carman said unlike other years, brigade members would no longer take to the streets in line with State Government directives to try to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. “At this stage, Horsham Fire Brigade will not be doing anything at all,” he said. “The fire station is in lock down. There is no training, no meetings. The only time we are allowed at the station is for emergency calls. “Everything else is suspended. In light of this, the fire brigade will not be collecting donations this year.” Mr Carman urged people who wanted to donate to participate in the annual Good Friday telethon, on April 10. “Unfortunately, that’s all they can do,” he said. “We are in uncharted waters, but at the end of the day, economics aside, health is the biggest issue.” The telethon, on Channel 7, will run from noon to 11.30pm. Mr Carman said if callers told phone operators they were from Horsham, the money would still go to Horsham’s total. Horsham district, on average, raises between $50,000 and $55,000 annually. Good Friday Appeal Horsham area manager June Clissold, who has collected donations for the hospital since the early 1980s, encouraged Wimmera people to continue to ‘dig deep’ despite changes due to the coronavirus. She said the appeal was special to many Wimmera people, including her-

self, with all three of her children and several grandchildren treated at the hospital. Mrs Clissold collects money for the appeal year round, through donation tins in Horsham and knitting items to sell. “I knit all the time and have six ladies who knit for me,” she said. “I take a car load of stuff to Ballarat twice a year and Gwen, from the Royal Children’s Hospital Geelong auxiliary, meets me and takes everything back to Geelong to be sold. “The auxiliary is aiming to raise $100,000 for a machine for the hospital.” Mrs Clissold said collection tins were on display across Horsham, including at the RSL, West Side Horsham, Horsham Golf Club and Haven store. “There are lots of others around as well, but they are some of the main ones,” she said. “I have about 16 out altogether and I collect the money from about 11 to 12 of them every six weeks. We get about $600 every six weeks, which adds up.”

Cancelled events

Good Friday Appeal leaders have already cancelled some of the appeal’s associated fundraising events, including Sunday’s Run for the Kids. People who have already registered can transfer their entry fee to the appeal and participate in a virtual walk or run. Cadbury Easter Egg hunts have also been cancelled, including Horsham’s Bendigo Bank Easter egg hunt, scheduled for April 9 at Maydale Reserve. People can visit the appeal’s website, goodfridayappeal.com.au to buy a raffle ticket or make a donation. Money from the Good Friday Appeal goes to equipment, research and education to support the work of Royal Children’s Hospital staff. The appeal has raised more than $363-million to benefit sick children since it started in 1931.

NEW LOOK: Horsham Mother’s Day Classic organisers, from left, Jackie Exell, Roady McKinnon, Lesley Schuller and Janine English are preparing to reinvent the May 10 fundrasing event as a ‘virtual’ showcase. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Fundraising fun run goes virtual Organisers of a Mother’s Day cancer fundraiser in Horsham plan to save the event amid restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 virus, by launching it as a ‘virtual’ event. Horsham Mother’s Day Classic fun run, which typically attracts more than 300 people, will follow a national model and run the May 10 event online. Committee member Jackie Exell said organisers would discuss alternative ways people could participate, with the event becoming an ‘interactive online experience’. “A lot of our communication will be via social media and we’ll be encouraging everyone to get online and really build that virtual online community to keep our spirit going,” she said. “We have a number of followers on our Facebook page, we intend on growing that. “With any luck there will be a few laughs, because I think people need that at the moment.” In past years participants would

meet at Horsham Soundshell and register for either a four-kilometre walk or eight-kilometre run. Ms Exell said the Mother’s Day Classic board had advised this year’s virtual 2020 program would include inspiring community and fundraising content, photo competitions, fitness videos and dancing competitions. “There will be a series of exclusive wellness tips and tutorials, pilates and yoga classes, sponsor prizes and giveaways,” she said. Ms Exell said having a method to maintain the event would be an effective tool to keep momentum going for the growing fundraiser, which raised much-needed money for cancer research. “This event is massive. The last couple of years we’ve been able to raise about $10,000 towards the cause each year,” she said. “The traction we have now is from more than a decade of effort to build the event. “We’d love to be able to maintain

some momentum. With any luck, coronavirus won’t be something we’re talking about this time next year.” She said the committee was lucky to have time on its side to plan the event. “A lot of the people who support the event might be undergoing treatment for breast cancer and the last thing we want to do is compromise their health,” she said. “We have the benefit that it’s not until May, so we have planning time up our sleeve.” Ms Exell said hosting the online version of the event could be a way to boost morale in the community. “That social isolation caused by the virus – that impacts on people’s mental health,” she said. “Exercise is a great way to overcome those sorts of issues. We want people to feel included and see that they’re taking care of themselves. “This is not a situation people have faced before.” – Dylan De Jong

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Kurtis’s story is a common one among farming families – he grew up itching for weekends and school holidays when he could spend time on the tractor or header, doing crop inspections and enjoying the freedom of the great outdoors. “I couldn’t wait to get out here as a kid,” he said. “I love it here. I did a little bit of work elsewhere, but mostly on the farm. I’ve been on the farm full-time since 2017.” Kurtis, 21, is a grain farmer, growing cereals and legumes with his father, Craig, on the family property north of Murtoa. “I’m the fourth generation at the same farm,” he said. “It’s good being on the family farm because you get to see the improvements you make. “I like seeing how everything changes. Sometimes Dad looks at something I do and questions it, but then he can see that it works.” Kurtis said he enjoyed keeping busy and loved the diversity of farm work. “I like the versatility of the work,” he said.

“There are so many different things you can do – you never get bored. “I always go back and forth as to whether I like seeding or harvest better – I think it’s harvest, because you get to see the result of what you’ve grown all year. “I’m the header driver, so I get to see the end of it. “I also get air-conditioning and food deliveries, so it’s a good place to be.” Kurtis said he was lucky to have grown up in a rural environment and to pursue a lifestyle he was passionate about. “I think we could use a few more young farmers – there’s not enough of us,” he said. Kurtis has several mates in a similar situation, including housemate Bailey Petering. Bailey, 22, worked on a cattle station near the South Australian outback town of Oodnadatta for 12 months before moving home to work on his family’s farm. “I wanted to do something different and it was a completely different type of work,” Bailey said. “It was very interesting to see how they operate up that way. The station was in the middle of the country, at the top of South Australia. The conditions are a lot different up there, it’s a lot hotter and very remote.” The Peterings have a mixed enterprise involving sheep, crops and hay.

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“Anyone who hasn’t started to get organised for cropping is going to get a bit of a shock, I think.” Kurtis said he and his father had ordered ‘what we think we need’ and were hoping the supply chain did not dry up. “It’s not going to get any better,” he said. “Even if we get the crops in, we might not be able to get the supporting chemicals we need when we need them. “The flow-on effects are going to be huge. “We don’t have any employees, so we haven’t had to worry about having to put anyone off or anything. “We are self-sufficient, but we will just have to wait and see what happens. Hopefully it’s all okay and we don’t have to go seek employment elsewhere – I don’t know what we’d do.” Kurtis turned 21 last week. His birthday party was also a casualty of the coronavirus lockdown measures. “We decided to cancel it because of the crowd size,” he said. “Hopefully I can have a belated celebration at some stage. “Weekends are going to be pretty quiet now – there’s not a lot of places you can go. “I was speaking to a mate the other day and we both like woodcutting, so we might go do that.”

PERFECT JOB: From left, Kurtis Schodde, 21, Campbell Spittle, 20, and Bailey Petering, 22, love life on the land.

Bailey, who works alongside his father, Tim, and uncle, Paul, said he loved the different seasons on the farm. “Each time of year, there is different work to be done,” he said. “Each day is different – I like the variety of work and I like working outside.” Bailey said although farming was a reasonably isolating job, there were plenty of ways to stay socially connected, including sport or catching up with friends. Social connection is a major issue across the country at the moment, with parliamentary leaders and health offi-

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Off the back of a ‘Locals Get Vocal’ campaign, Victoria Police and Victorian Farmers Federation aim to change the culture of how farmers protect their assets, while also making it easier to report on-farm crime. VFF president and Murra Warra farmer David Jochinke said co-ordinating the campaign with Victoria Police was a crucial step forward in preventing crime. “This is about getting farmers to talk to and co-ordinate with police officers, not only to report and identify, but also solve farm crime,” he said. “We’re trying to encourage people to speak up and get their voice heard. “We’ve got to take that ownership. We have take the approach of not allowing it to happen to begin with. That occurs around our attitudes and how we look at problems and solve them as a group.” Mr Jochinke said it was difficult for authorities to allocate resources to prevent crime if farmers failed to report incidents. He said latest figures showed a misrepresentation of crime in regional localities due to under-reporting.

“We don’t have good enough stats,” he said. “We’re seeing under-reporting of farm crime, which makes it harder for us to ask for additional resources.” Mr Jochinke said he anecdotally heard of incidents occurring across the Wimmera-Mallee. “In our area there’s been a lot more people coming on to farms,” he said. “I hear of people losing sheep in our area, losing equipment from their sheds, chemicals, trailers, even tractors in some cases.” In September last year Victoria Police added a team of 70 Farm Crime Liaison Officers, FLCOs, to a specialised farm crime unit to improve reporting opportunities for famers. Mr Jochinke said VFF hoped additional FCLOs would create a way for farmers to speak out. “Having these dedicated people to contact will hopefully give the farmers the confidence to report crime,” he said. He said reporting was crucial for police to be able to follow up leads. “One of our greatest concerns is, even while someone might report the crime, few follow it up,” he said. “That just boils down to resourcing. The more we report it, the more people get active, the more it’s followed up.” Mr Jochinke said while reporting was important, preventative measures could ensure farmers could protect themselves.

David Jochinke “Farmers need to be responsible for their own equipment. No longer can we just expect people will abide by the law. We’ve got to be proactive in how we protect ourselves,” he said. “Things like firearm storage – no longer is a fridge with a padlock acceptable. We want people to be using certified gun cabinets – putting surveillance in where there’s valuable assets such as wool, sheep yards and diesel tanks. “We want people to not leave their vehicles unlocked near roads overnight. “There’s many things we can do. It starts with conversations in the district; if you see a suspicious vehicle in the neighbourhood give your neighbour a call. If you’re going away, help your neighbours help you as well. We’re trying to get vocal.” Mr Jochinke said he wanted farmers

to be confident it was worth reporting a crime. “We’re better working together than trying to be vigilantes,” he said. “We don’t want people to take the law into their own hands. We want people to have faith in a system that works. “To make that system work we need to be a part of it.” Farm Crime co-ordinator, Inspector Karl Curran, said the rising number of incidents had equated to millions of dollars of stolen agricultural resources. “In the past 12 months, livestock worth more than $1.9-million was stolen across Victoria,” he said. “There were 3588 crimes reported in the previous 12 months where tools, equipment, pumps, trailers and fuel were stolen equating to about $1.4million. These crimes are facilitated by an abundance of property, isolation and remoteness.” Mr Curran said rural properties were often targeted by offenders searching for firearms. “There were 134 firearms, as well as ammunition, stolen during burglaries across the state over the past year,” he said. “Most rural property owners use firearms as part of their jobs and offenders are well aware of this. “While most firearms are safely stored, they are often kept on remote properties and the theft is often not discovered for days or even weeks.”

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He said through adversity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia might also emerge as a world leader in supplying critical produce in difficult circumstances. Mr Littleproud said government and industry leaders were working quickly to find ways of continuing supply into key markets – ‘to be able to provide secure food supply of the best food in the world to other nations. We produce enough food for 75 million. We oversupply, we’re only a nation of 25 million’. “So here’s an opportunity, out of all this disaster, for Australian primary producers to actually stake their claim on the world stage of being able to provide the best produce in the world – but also – to be able to do it in tough times,” he said. “So, we’re working through that as quickly as we can to make sure we can also maintain our international markets and expand them where the opportunities arise.” Mr Littleproud was responding to questions by radio station 5AA’s Leon Brymer, who also asked about domes-

tic supply chains and getting produce from warehouses and onto shelves in shops. “Well, it’s just plain stupidity what is happening out there in supermarkets,” Mr Littleproud said. “There are old ladies getting pushed over to get the last piece of meat, or the next toilet roll; it’s absolute stupidity. “The reality is there is no strain about us being able to supply supermarkets and the Australian people with groceries. “The only strain that is coming is from the stupidity of a few that are bulk buying – and meaning that we are now having to change local laws to allow trucks to be able to get in to these supermarkets at all hours of the day, taking away curfews, where they were quietly doing it in hours that weren’t impinging on our ability to sleep at night and do the right thing. “We are now having to change local laws to be able to get trucks in to stop this stupidity. “Australians can do this by themselves, calmly get on with it – like Australian farmers are. “Australian producers are just calmly going about their business, producing the best food and fibre in the world and we are looking at this in making sure that we secure Australia’s security, food security. But also an

opportunity to grow our sector further, globally. “We are well positioned, not only as a sector, but as a nation because of the work that our men and women do on those paddocks out there, producing the best food and fibre in the world.” Mr Littleproud also responded to questions about fuel supply and prices. “Our fuel supplies are better than what they have been because there’s an abundance,” he said. “Obviously, there’s less use of it at the moment, we are obviously monitoring it, but this is one of the things in contingency planning. “Government, state and federal level, are working together to make sure all levels of continuity for our economy and for our nation continues. “Our society continues on, we’ve looked at all the essentials, whether they be groceries, whether they be fuel, all the way through electricity, water, making sure the essentials of life are there and we are best placed than any other nation in the world and we should be damn proud of that rather than allowing panic and social media overtake common sense. “That’s all we’re asking the Australian people now, is to show some common sense.”

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suite, which extends to autonomous emergency braking, hill descent control, active brake limited slip and a surround-view monitor. No changes have been made to the Navara’s powertrain line-up, which for the dual-cab range consists of a 2.3-litre twin-turbo-diesel four-cylinder mill producing 140kW-450Nm, mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. Nissan Australia managing director Stephen Lester said the changes were made to benefit customers. “These changes deliver even more

of what our customers want from their Navara,” he said. “Not only do they add more refinement right across the dual cab range, but they also unlock a new tough look for one of our most popular, and most accessible models, the Navara ST.” Through the first two months of 2020, Nissan has sold 1767 examples of the Navara, down more than 20 percent over the 2302 managed to the same point last year. – Robbie Wallis

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Quality, affordable used cars 2003 Ford BA XL Ute Manual, air-conditioning, power steering, tow bar. 1FW-1KK.

Manual, AWD, air conditioning, 3 months registration. Vin: JF2SG9KK45G044624

Was $6000

$4500

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2001 Ford AU Ute Manual, air conditioned, 6-cylinder, tow bar, tarp. QXV-181.

$3990

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All-new i30 reveal

yundai has uncovered its striking newgeneration small sedan in the United States, which for Australia will switch nameplates from Elantra to i30 when it arrives early in the third quarter of this year.

Unlike Japanese rivals such as Toyota’s Corolla and the Mazda3, the South Korean brand’s i30 four-door sedan does not have an immediately familiar front-end design that integrates smoothly with its hatch counterpart, with the recently unveiled facelifted five-door version an altogether different-looking vehicle. Described as having a ‘dramatic four-door coupe look’ and a ‘disrupter spirit’ with a design theme dubbed Parametric Dynamics, the booted i30 is clearly targeted at the North American market where it was unveiled last week in Hollywood, California. Compared with the current Elantra, this seventh-generation compact sedan is built on Hyundai-Kia’s K3 platform and has a longer wheelbase, wider stance and lower roofline. The wheelbase is now 2720mm long and the vehicle’s 4676mm overall length and 1826mm width are up 56mm and 25mm respectively, while overall height drops 20mm to 1415mm. This makes the i30 sedan longer, wider and lower than key rivals such as Corolla and Mazda3, and Hyundai is quick to emphasise that although the designers – working to these dimensions and with a front cowl point moved back almost 51mm – were allowed to make dramatic changes to the shape of the car, most key interior dimensions have in fact increased. These include front legroom, shoulder-room and even headroom despite the lowered roofline, a lower seating position contributing here, while in the rear compartment there is more legroom and shoulder space and the same amount of headroom as the current model. That said, boot space is now listed at 402 litres with the rear seats in place, which is well down on the current model’s 458L. The new generation brings expected advancements in areas such as powertrain, dynamics, safety equipment and infotainment technology. Hyundai Motor Co Australia has advised local specifications are still to be confirmed, but GoAuto anticipates the engine line-up will include at launch a revised version of the current 112kW192Nm 2.0-litre normally aspirated four-cylinder engine and 150kW-265Nm 1.6-litre turbo-petrol in sportier N-Line trim. Under consideration for Australia, though not to be available at launch, is a hybrid powertrain that has been developed for the model line for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

the first time, featuring a 1.6-litre direct-injection Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder that combines with a 32kW electric motor and 1.32kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, mounted under the rear seats. Paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the hybrid’s total system output is rated at 103kW of power and up to 264Nm of torque. Dynamic performance, which will be tailored specifically for the Australian market, is said to have gone up a notch with the new model’s lower centre of gravity, higher-mounted gearbox positioning, standard multi-link suspension employed at the rear and 16-inch alloy wheels at base level. Hyundai calls the interior layout an ‘immersive cocoon’ that aims to envelop the driver along similar lines to an airplane cockpit. It includes two connected 10.25-inch displays – one for the instrument cluster and a second alongside it for the infotainment system – as well as 64-colour ambient mood lighting and various sporting-themed reference points such as twotoned trim and a cornering grabhandle for the front passenger.

Multimedia

Depending on the market and model variant, the multimedia system supports bird’s-eye view navigation, live traffic updates and dual Bluetooth support that allows two devices to be paired at the same time, one for phone calls and the other for streaming audio, for example. Wireless smartphone charging and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring are also built in, along with an enhanced natural language voice recognition system and a ‘digital key’ allowing phone-based door lock-unlock and ignition control. Standard driver-assist safety systems for the US-market Elantra include forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, high-beam assist, lane-keep assist, lane following assist, driver attention warning and a rearview camera. Optional features under the ‘SmartSense’ suite include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, highway driving assist, safe exit warning and reverse parking collision avoidance assist. The current Elantra is priced from $21,740 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Go 2.0-litre manual – auto adding $2300 – rising to $26,240 for the auto-only Active. The Sport 1.6 turbo starts at $29,240 plus on-roads, with Sport Premium at $31,740 – auto $2000 on each. Hyundai recorded 2644 Elantra sales last year, down 31.2 percent on the previous year, while the i30 was relatively steady on 28,378 units. – Terry Martin

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2005 Ford BA MKII Ute Column automatic with seating for 3, air-conditioned, power steering. 1OH-9IF.

Manual, air conditioned. VIN: JMFSNCS6A4U003790. Engine No:4G94QG1912. AS IS

2004 Ford Territory SX Ghia Leather seats, auto, 7 seater, p/s, p/w, cruise control, driver seat memory, sunroof, towbar. TGD-222. Was $7999

$6999

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Automatic, power steering, cruise control, dual fuel, reversing camera, tow bar. UZI-969.

1.8, manual, air conditioned, great 1st car. ZIR-417.

$1990

$4500 Automatic, air-conditioned, electric windows, cruise control. 1LP-4VC.

2003 Holden Astra FACELIFT: Hyundai’s i30 four-door sedan does not have an immediately familiar backend design that integrates smoothly with its hatch counterpart, with the recently unveiled facelifted five-door version an altogether different-looking vehicle.

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Wagon

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2005 Toyota HiLux D-4D 3.0-turbo diesel, manual, air-conditioned. ZXY-294.

$3990

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2001 Ford Laser LXI Sedan Automatic, air conditioned. 3 months rego and roadworthy supplied. Vin: JCOAAASGNLIK57349.

$2999

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2004 Ford Fairmont Auto, a/c, p/s, cruise control, elec windows, tint. VIN: 6FPAAAJGSW4L58263

Was $10,999

Was $4499

$9999

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2005 Holden VZ Commodore Wagon

$3999

2005 Ford BA MK II XL Ute

Automatic, power steering, air-conditioned, dual fuel. YYP-441.

Automatic, power steering, air-conditioned, tow bar. TIG-293.

Was $4490

Was $5990

$3000

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2002 Ford Focus Automatic, air-conditioned, tidy 1st car. 1QL-3OG.

$5000

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2009 Toyota Hilux SR 4x2 V6 Ute Auto, air-conditioning, power steering. ZZM-386. Was $9999

Was $4490

$3999

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2008 Proton Jumbuck Manual, air-conditioned, great runabout. WNK-335.

$7999

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2007 Ford Focus LS CL Manual 5-speed, a/c, front power windows. VIN: AFADXXMJDD7Y00934.

Was $4499

Was $3990

$3999

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$2999

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ia has finally laid bare details of its all-new, fourthgeneration Sorento seven-seat large SUV, which is set to land in Australia around mid-year with updated technology, new designs and increased capabilities.

LAUNCH: Kia’s all-new fourth-generation Sorento sevenseat large SUV is set to land in Australia mid-year. offered with either black cloth, clothblack leather or full Nappa leather upholstery. Wireless smartphone charging, a head-up display and a 12-speaker Bose stereo system will also be available. Kia says interior refinement has improved markedly with changes to the independent suspension set-up, which has been designed to reduce the effect of road imperfections and vibrations along with the higher-strength chassis. Engineers have aimed to provide a more comfortable ride as well as more accomplished driving characteristics,

focusing on a variety of geometry and component changes and making the best possible use of the longer, more stable wheelbase. For Australia, the Sorento will carry over its existing powertrain line-up, starting with a 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 206kW-336Nm and driving the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-paw variants will continue to use a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder unit good for 147kW-441Nm, also mated to an eight-speed automatic shifter. One new feature for all-wheel-drive

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grades is the Terrain Mode function, which tweaks the stability control system to make the Sorento more capable in slippery conditions such as mud, snow and sand. Select global markets will have access to a new hybrid powertrain, which teams a 132kW-265Nm 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine to a 1.49kWh lithium-ion battery and 44.2kW electric motor, for a combined system output of 169kW-350Nm. This will be followed by a yet-to-berevealed plug-in hybrid powertrain, however, Kia Motors Australia has confirmed neither electrified power-

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Underpinned by Kia’s new N3 platform, the Sorento is now 10mm longer and wider and 5mm taller than before, with a wheelbase that has extended by 35mm for shorter overhangs and greater interior space. With all three rows upright, cargo volume is increased by a claimed 32 percent, while with the rear seats stowed, 821L is available. Occupants in the first and second rows score extra legroom, while thirdrow passengers can make use of additional headroom and are provided with easier ingress and egress, with the second-row seats now able to slide fore and aft by an extra 45mm. Cabin design and available multimedia systems have taken a big step up in the new generation, headlined by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, operated with the assistance of haptic buttons either side of the touchscreen. Higher-grade materials have been integrated such as premium leather upholstery, metallic trim and satineffect surfaces, with local grades to be

train is destined for sale at this stage. More advanced driver-assist safety technology has been developed with the new generation, including a new remote smart parking assist feature which allows autonomous movement out of a front-and-back parking space simply with the use of the key fob, allowing easy ingress and egress even when parked hard up against another vehicle or wall. The Sorento is also the first Kia to be made available with a multi-collision braking system, which continues to apply the brakes even after a crash, to help reduce secondary impacts. These new features join the Sorento’s list of active safety systems, which includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle detection, blind-spot monitor and collision avoidance, intelligent speed-limit assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane-keep assist, driver attention warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse parking collision avoidance assist and surroundview monitor. Seven airbags will also be fitted as standard. Exact pricing and specification will be revealed closer to the model’s release late in the second quarter, however, Kia Motors Australia has advised the showroom arrival could be delayed based on the current global climate. – Robbie Wallis

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2012 build 05/12 comp 6/12, 865cc, 8165km. Reg: 1J-5EG. 1FB-1FO. 72,650km, 6cyl, 2.7L turbo diesel, auto, rear wheel drive, tow bar, cruise, climate control, sat nav, DVD player, leather, 7 seater

1EW-6VF. 49,000km, 3.0L turbo diesel, 5-spd auto, good book, 7 seats, electric brakes, towbar

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90 28,9W AY

90 36,9W AY

1EA-8EV. 151,000km, 1.8L petrol 4-cyl, auto, reverse cam, heated leather seats, push button start

22,990

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33,990

WAS $37,490 1KB-9PA. 12,610km, 1.5L 4-cyl, 6-speed sports auto, 2WD, fully serviced, great low kms, close to brand new, two keys

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1FN-3UR. 100,000km, 3.2L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, 6-spd manual, full Ford service book, two keys, GPS, camera

24,990

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1MZ-9BS. 67,000km, 2.8L turbo diesel, 6-spd auto, 4x4, good service book, steel tray, towpack

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1EK-8KD. 112,000km, 3.2L turbo diesel, auto, 7 chair, 4x4, electric brakes, reverse cam

1AU-8TW. 100,600km, 1.6L turbo petrol, 6-spd auto, AWD, Ford service book, two keys, heated seats, sunroof, GPS

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ATK-267. 7126km, 3-cyl – 1.5L petrol – FWD 8-speed auto, ex. service loan car, great savings, remainder of 5 year warranty.

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1GM-8CU. 3L 6cyl diesel, 8-spd auto, dual range 4x4, bull bar, tow pack

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WAS $29,990 1GO-5YJ. 61,000km, 4.0L 6-cyl petrol, 6-spd auto, reverse cam, just serviced, new tyres

1MB-7BO. 76,000km, 3.7L V6 petrol, 6-spd manual, GPS, heated seats, convertible, new tyres

18,990

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WAS $33,990

WAS $19,990 YJA-856. 190,000km, 2.0L turbo diesel, 7-spd auto, leather interior, service book

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11 Ford St – Set on the edge of town is this vacant residential block with a rural outlook. The block has good access to water and sewerage and power is across the road. Rear lane access is also a huge benefit when designing your home. This block has no restrictive covenants with no requirement to build in the near future.

26 Bow St – What you see is what you get! Our vendor has instructed us to sell everything in the one package as he is relocating overseas. Included is a basic, but livable, 3 b/room w/board home with all household items including a 12 month old LG refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, Simpson washing machine, 3 x TV’s incl. a 57”, a wood heater insert, evap. cooling, electric heaters, fans, beds & bedding plus much more on over a 1250 sq. mt. block of land. Also included is a 2015 Ford Ranger Supercab XLT 4x4 ute with many extras including bullbar, driving lights, canopy, rear pull out draws, dash cams., ARB compressor, UHF radio, tow bar, almost 76,000 kms., owned since new with full service history, RWC provided, reg until Dec. 2020 - in excellent order.

Price: $20,000

Price: $99,900

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181 Scott St – Built in 1909 this period style home features 4 double bedrooms, spacious bathroom with bath and separate shower, large lounge with a wood heater, kitchen with electric stove, formal dining room and lovely pressed tin ceilings and evap cooling. Outside there is a paved pergola and a garden shed all on a generous size block. The property is a convenient short walk to the main street. Currently rented for $245pw until at least 7th April 2020.

Price: $165,000

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Lots 29-36 Ross and Railway St – A large parcel of industrial land has become available adjacent to the railway line in the north east corner of Warracknabeal. The land consists of 4 lots facing Ross St. measuring in total approx. 3122 m2 and 4 lots facing Railway St. measuring in total approx. 3819 m2. An all up total of approx. 6941 m2. All to be sold as one parcel. There is an all weather gravel road on the north and east sides of the parcel, an unmade laneway down the west side and security mesh fencing on the south side joining an industrial block with shed.

Price: $69,900 plus GST if applicable

Industrial land

DONALD

SOLD

WYCHEPROOF

RAINBOW

HOPETOUN

Units 1-4, 67 High St – Beat the share market crash by investing into block of units. These four 1 bedroom units each have a kitchen with electric stove, lounge with Ref A/C, combined bathroom and laundry with a basin, shower over bath and toilet. Each unit has it’s own electric hot water service and at the rear of the property there is a six bay carport for the tenants use. This property is just a short walk to the school and to the shops.

Price: $329,000

DONALD

JEPARIT

3 Athol Crt – Reasonable offers will be considered. Now it is time to enjoy the spoils of many years of hard work. Move into this as new modern brick veneer home boasting 3 double bedrooms, spacious open plan living/meals area, excellent heating and cooling, well appointed chefs kitchen, fully renovated bathroom, 2 outdoor entertaining areas, easy care garden with workshop, fully automatic sprinkler system, rainwater tanks and the convenience of a double garage with auto doors and storage cupboard. The owners have just recently replaced a split system A/C and the floor coverings through out the house.

2 Daphne St – Tranquil living in a small country town. Set on approx. 1800 sq. mts on high point in Jeparit. Views to west and river. 4 b/ room steel framed brick veneer with spacious outdoor living area (like another room), large open plan living area with bay window to west. Elec. appliances with d/washer. Elec. zoned in-floor heating, ducted evap. cooling, split system a/c. BIR’s, master with walk in robe & vanity, spa bath in bathroom. Dbl garage with roll a doors, massive r/w storage, exc. fences and so much more.

Price: $319,000

Price: $218,500

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10 Livingstone St – Set on a large corner block this weather board home would make an ideal first home or a fantastic rental property. Featuring 3 double bedrooms (2 with split systems and BIR’s), lounge with wood heater and a split system, open plan kitchen dining area and a spacious bathroom. Outside on the well fenced block you’ll find a storage room and a garage.

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.

24 Vickery St – Set on the edge of the Little Desert National Part and the Kiata Flora and Fauna Reserve is this lovely restored church. Featuring 2 bedrooms, modern bathroom, internal laundry, wood heater, modern kitchen with electric cooking, 2 split system A/C’s, and almost brand new stair case leading to the master bedroom. Outside on the 4000m2 (approx) block you’ll find a 16mx 7.5m shed, external toilet, garden shed, 2 Rainwater tanks, and fantastic established garden. The property is on 2 titles and is set roughly half way between Melbourne and Adelaide.

57 Broadway – P4 b/room brick veneer in Jeparit, which offers basic amenities incl. supermarket, hospital, doctor etc. Large kitchen/ dining area with elec. appliances, lounge featuring a wood heater insert & split system a/c, bathroom acts as ensuite to master, 3 b/ rooms with BIR’s & 2 with ceiling fans & 2 toilets. Lge outdoor living area, dbl carport, 2 x cement r/w tanks, garden shed. Rented till June at $185pw.

Price: $134,000

Price: $129,900

Price: $195,000

Price: $119,000

HOPETOUN

BEULAH

26 Dodgshun St – Featuring 3 double bedrooms all with robes and split systems, main has access into the bathroom, a study big enough for a 4th bedroom if needed, a formal lounge, a massive open plan kitchen-dining- living area with a wood heater and split system, modern kitchen with plenty of bench space and electric appliances including a dishwasher and a modern bathroom with a separate toilet. Outside you will find a brilliant decked pergola, a 20 panel solar power system, 20ft x 30ft garage with concrete floor and power which is accessed from a very wide rear lane and a double carport.

Price: $219,900

URGENTLY WANTED

SOLD

WARRACKNABEAL

Autumn is here and we need more listings to satisfy the demand for properties. Call John or Rob today on 5398 2219 for an obligation free appraisal on your property.

10 Lyle St – This 809m2 approx block would make an ideal spot to build your new home STCA. Just a short walk to the shops, Primary Schools, Churches and the walking tracks around the Yarriambiack Creek. This property has the water connected already and power is out the front making the connections easy. The block is flat and has a couple of established trees and a garden shed.

3 land 1 Vacant

Price: $49,990

DONALD

DIMBOOLA

WARRACKNABEAL

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

92-94 Woods St – Set in the heart of the main street of Donald is these 2 Commercial shops. 94 Woods St is rented for 5 years commencing in June 2018 at $10,404 pa with annual CPI rent increases. Currently rented to a Plumbing Business with a large modern retail and office area, 2 storerooms, a loading dock, undercover storage area, toilets, large shed, yard space and another smaller vehicle/ equipment shed. The property is well fenced with rear access. 92 Woods St is currently empty with an estimated rent return of $150pw. Some of the costs are shared between the 2 buildings.

Lots 1-11 & 15-16 Nursery Rd – Totalling approx. 3.3 acres this parcel of land consists of 13 allotments giving you the opportunity to let your imagination go wild with ideas for its development. This flat acreage is on the attractive tree lined St Leonards Avenue on the southern edge of the Wimmera town of Dimboola and only a short distance to the lovely Wimmera River. It also borders Nursery Rd which takes you out to the popular skiing area known as Picnic Bend.

Cnr Franklin and Thomas St – Here is an excellent opportunity to purchase a Commercial Zoned vacant block in a prominent corner location. The land is on the corner of Franklin and Thomas Streets and is 6911m2. With other established businesses in the area this block has easy access to the Henty Hwy. This property is being sold as Crown Land and currently doesn’t have a Certificate of Title. Stamp Duty will not not be payable on this property but the sale price of this property will attract GST.

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Price: $25,000

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Goats for sale, donation/ giveaway, deceased estate at Kewell Victoria (Minyip), cannot be used for meat, re-homing done in conjunction with RSPCA and Phoenix Animal Rescue, PIC# 3YKCN044 Ph Stephen Muir 0400696362 please pass this message onto others

Pups, born 1/12/19, 3M, 1F, vet checked and microchipped, first vaccination $650 firm PER: EE102581, m/c # 956000010 865095/95600001084978/95600 0010849104/956000010851551 Ph 0428567948

Horse hay, oaten in big squares 8x4x3 $220 per bal or $390 for 2 inc Gst delivered to Horsham, Haven, Quantong Ph 0400603022

Stock horse X Brumby, 4yo, bay gelding, 15hh, easy to catch, good nature, good home only, selling due to too many horses PIC # 3NGOL176 $650 Ph 0477439545

2 Poll Merino rams, 1.5yo, Linara Poll Dorset stud Rams, EC, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph 2018 drop, paddock raised, PIC 0418864397 # 3NGJM012 $600 plus Gst Ph 0427155508 Mini goats, bottle babies, PIC# 3HMGE009 Ph 0427471295

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5382 1834

3x timber and mesh bird aviaries, # 1 183cm w, 140cm d, 250cm h, # 2 175cm w, 90cm d, 230cm h, # 3 170cm w, 122cm Nubian Dairy Goats, bucks d, 240cm h, $250ea Ph Mark only, well handled, de-horned 0438201250 and weathered for pets, entire Birds, young male Gouldian for breeding, few only, available Finches - black heads, now in varied colours, herd can Cockatiels Indian Ringnecks be viewed, PIC# 3HSMM097 yellow and green Ph 53902287 $120 Ph 0457120834 Wartook Black Suffolk Rams, 2018 drop, Brucellosis tested, quality One Hereford bull, 18mths old, animals from stud stock $550 very well bred and quiet PIC# inc Gst PIC# 3NGKJ060 Ph 3HSM008LB $1400 plus Gst Ph 0427666470 Dadswells Bridge 0429434340 Briarwood White Suffolk Rams, located Drung, OB-Free $550 Ph 0429935382 or 0400792111 Budgerigars, assorted colours $8each Ph 0417533579 Budgerigars, show quality at pet prices Ph 0447080439 Budgies, pastel colours, including purple $10 Ph 0419505737

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Peachface and Fisher Lovebirds, variety of colours, from $20 Ph 0428832058 Stawell The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: ANIMALS *All for-sale advertisements, for either cats or dogs must include one of the following: • Individual microchip numbers • Vet certificate to exclude individual animals from needing microchips • Domestic animal-business number PLUS a source number from the Pet Exchange Register LIVESTOCK *Selling, giving away or bartering of all livestock must include a Property Identification Code (PIC number) in the advertisement.

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FOR HIRE Jayco Swan 2012, EC, only used at Christmas, sleeps up to 6 people, full annex, bag end flys, 3 way fridge, 1993 Toyota Coaster LWB, gas-electric stove, innerspring manual 6 cylinder diesel, mattress, very clean unit professional fitout, cruise control, $19,000ono Ph 0477616759 d/bed, toilet/shower, solar panels, 358,000kms $45,000 Ph Jayco Swan off-road camper, 1998, microwave, gas stove, 0417512892 90L fridge, new bed end flys, side awning, bench, cafe dinette, full robe and full annex, sleeps 6/8, q/bed, d/bed, table, couch convert to beds, 15’ without beds pulled out, always shedded, all in working and EC $13,200 Ph 0409350743 2003 Avan the Tayla pop-top, 2 axle, reg till 12/19 $15,500 Ph 0417119787

Tropical fish, convict cichlids or bristlenose catfish $10each or 3 for $25, $5 from each purchase goes to anti-cancer Ph 0474159010 after 6pm

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

REDUCED Trakmaster 17.5’ off-road van, built strong but never been off-road, tandem axle, two solar panels, 12” heavy duty breaks, long double island bed, a/c, diesel deater, new hot water system, external shower, awning, off-road hitch, sugar glider suspension, reversing camera and more more extras $39,000 Ph 0455735514

2005 Jayco Heritage 21’, shower toilet, rev cycle air-con, single beds, 150L 3-way fridge, solar, dual batteries, 3x82L water tanks, setup for free camping, Majestic Tiara, late 2007 Two female Regent Parrots awning with floor mat, one build, 20’, ensuite, loaded owner from new, EC $26,000 Ph $50 each Ph 53902387 with features, one owner, EC, 0419369151 Stawell always shedded $32,000 Ph Urgent sale, 9 pigeons, pretty colours $20ono for the lot Ph Caravan fridge 190L Domestic 0400999412 3-way 2 door fridge freezer, EC 0400696362 Horsham $1000 Ph 0408338161 Young miniature billy goats, 6mths old $350 Ph 0429912620 Carry Me Camper, full annex, 240v/12v, new battery, water REDUCED Windsor 638S Young Muscovy drakes $25 tank, fridge/freezer on slide limited edition, 21’, lots of each Ph 0429912620 $6500 Ph 0427840201 extras, EC, ensuite, low kms $36,990 Ph 0413445347 REDUCED 2008 Bailey Antiques Senator, 4 berth, island d/bed, ensuite, a/c, heating, awning, motor movers, many extras, EC $30,000 Ph 0429333393

Coromal 2009 Caravan, 16’ poptop, as new cond, brand new cover, 2 s/beds, a/c, heating, elec brakes, reverse camera Antique dresser/hall stand, added $18,000 Ph 0423967449 REDUCED 22’ Walkabout beautifully restored $395 Ph caravan with Landcruiser 80 0438811721 series steel axle, disc brakes, One burgundy antique all independent air bags, reproduction 3 seater, wooden suspension with built in air carved frame and legs $350ono compressor and tank, 186L, 2dr Ph 0407432355 fridge/freezer, separate shower, toilet, 7kg washing machine, Quality antique furniture clearance, extension dining Jayco Flamingo campervan, aircon, gas room heating, many table and chairs, oval table and tough offroad, 2000 model, VGC extras $34,000 Ph 0429986219 chairs, bedside cabinets, auto $12500ono Ph 0457809056 trolley, hat stand, plant stand, hallway table, QA chifonier, cotton reel tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, occasional chair, priced to sell Ph/text 0408881137 for photos and info

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Jayco Swan 2006, EC, always shedded, full annex, bag and 130L 12V caravan fridge $750 flies, 3-way fridge $14,500 Ph Ph 0427840201 0434312756 www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au

SNU camper trailer, EC, best around $4200 Ph 0439032938 Tow Hitch and Level Riders, VGC, $405 Ph 0427705671 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 $22,500 Ph 53820505

Windsor Statesman full size, dual axle, full sized annexe, double island bed, sas oven and cooktop, 3 way fridge, elec brakes $16,850 Ph 0427301165 REDUCED Pop-up Statesman Clothes & Accessories Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, island d/bed, mod/cons, New 3/4 length suede coat, roll-out awning, EC $16,000 Ph large size 14, terracotta/tan 0407821021 $90ono Ph 0413555645 Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Commercial Equipment

Farm Machinery

Skope Misa lock key cool room, drop in unit, 2230w x 1830d x 2230h, VGC $4000 Ph 0417101120

FOR HIRE

For Sale

$10.45 inc GST per acre

Ph 0428 349 401

Farm Machinery

Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new 3 way fridge, phone for more great features, reluctant sale -downsizing home, lovely 3PL PTO Tractor slasher, 1.8m well kept van, many extras wide, heavy duty $1000 Ph $14,500 Ph 0354951652 St Arnaud 0417385223

8’ x 5’ tandem tipping trailer Header parts to suit 1460 and 1640 case headers, rear axle, $2500 Ph 0437412198 dbl sided shaker drive belt, 9” Wolf angle grinder with new, 1/4 of new price $300 Ph Wolf Sapphire vertical cut off 0407911884 stand of various discs $200 Ph Loxton slasher 10’ $3000 plus Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 123 0487592270 Gst Ph 0429434340 HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Ph 9x6’ blue oriental carpet, suits 53826461 or 0429309491 modern decor, EC $800 Ph Husqvarna ride on mower, 0408378665 Horsham model LTH2038, 2010, EC Air conditioner, Altise window $2500ono Ph 0408808297 mobile refrigerated cooling Horsham 15,000 BTU, used twice due to rooftop upgrade $390 was $1100 new Ph 0439300079 REDUCED Amazone Spreader, Z-AM 3000 $13,000 plus Gst Ph 0427861246 K125 Kenworth 36’ bogie tip over axle trailer, would make good farm truck, truck reg 03884F, trailer reg 01129A $25,000 Ph Dale 0418166024

Ferguson TEA20 1951 12V, new tyres, mudguards, 5/wheel, seat, water pump, hoses, paint, 1999 John Deere CTS II with recored radiator and alternator in top condition, more information 936D Draper front on trailer. and inspection photo available REDUCED Chamberlain 9G MAV chopper rotor upgrade, Big Ph Laurie 0429491426 Horsham 1962 Model new head gasket, Top, 2100 colour screen and linkage, cab, pwr/st, good receiver for yield mapping. Fire rubber, no further use $6500 plus GST Ph 0428848203 extinguishers, spot and LED lights, camera for reverse and REDUCED NH TR88 header, engine, 4478 Sep hrs $47,000 36’ Macdon front, perfect cond $38,500 inc Gst ono Ph plus Gst Ph 0407179433 0428946395 2008 Claas Lexion 600 REDUCED Portable Lister header and 40’ Macdon FD70 shearing plant, antique, villiers front $200,000 plus Gst Ph motor, runs well, used recently Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ 0427323041 $1500ono Ph 0419347160 Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff 30’ Smale Pea pickup on John spreader, been through Deere front $12,000 plus Gst Ph workshop $32,000 plus Gst Ph 0499852208 0427848280

Aircraft Hanger Horsham Airport, 40’x40’, could be used for storage $40,000 terms available Ph 53824766 Aluminium windows SH, 1 3MT x 1-470 MTS, 1 1-8 MT8 x 1-3 MTS, 1 1-7 MTS x .700MTS prices neg Ph 040843210

30’ Smale pea plucker, Case Goodyear tractor tyres, 1010 front in GC, front only, no 420/70R 28, brand new trailer $8000 Ph 0418166024 $650each Ph 0428212996 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO Header 1986 Inter 1440 model $1375 inc Gst Ph 0429986227 5200 hrs with 23’, 810 open front serviced annually by IH mechanic, always shedded, EC for age $12,000 plus Gst Horsham Ph 0428844204

CAT 480 R 2003, Canola pick up (country wide), 12’, 972 McDon, 36’ draper front plus Heaslip 5-6T Grouper, roll tarp, trailer, tyres 95%, C12 motor, 6.5hp, stands, no further use EC, ready to go, worth look, $7700 in Gst Ph 0457589689 cheap high capacity machine, farm leased $88,000 inc Gst Ph Peter Velthuis 0428990907 Chamberlain 24 Run John Deere Combine with small seed box and Morris 3 row finger tines, $10,000 plus GST ono Ph 0428844204

REDUCED Slasher 3PL Howard, 2011, gal deck, 1.3m, full wheel equip, very good original cond $1430 inc Gst Ph 0427861958

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Antique barbers chair, located Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph June 0428334932 or Liz 0402447037

Ariens self-propelled lawn REDUCED Stevlon mobile mower 6.75hp 3-N-1, mulch trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag bag, side discharge EC new $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027 price $1900 sell for $1000 Ph 0459602388 Ararat

For Sale

Portable Lincoln welder, 200amp, 3000 watt, 15amp generator, with Kohler twin motor on wheels $1600 Ph 0429986219 Quantity SH weatherboard 8”, GC, price neg Ph 0408843210 Wick wiper 0427881236

$1500

Windows Cedar, 1x 620w 1800h, 1x 1740w 1800h $200 or will separate Ph 0428535646 World War 2 ammunition REDUCED 2000 Surplus containers, timber and steel, building bricks, new $700 various sizes, individual prices for the lot or will separate Ph Ph 0487592270 0457570421 REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV camper trailer, king bed, grey, Household Items heavy duty canvas, single axle, tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $3400 2x 7pce glass top dining Ph 0412784365 setting, GC $250 each ono Ph REDUCED Crouch fishing reel, HMV old gramophone, 0428582315

Mickey Mouse cream radio, old violin in original case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire State radio, 3pc cane fishing rod, upright gramophone, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, solid Industrial flood light 250 HPS brass fishing reel, will separate or 250MH comes with lamp Ph 53824316 and spare ballast ignitor lamp REDUCED Slater 200lb Scales, to make 250MP, never used, rayo kero table lamp, lge duplex 240v $250ono Ph 0409967815 steelite reel 1931 6in, floyd Horsham pound/in pressure gauge, solid Ladies Repco bike, GO, pick up brass 10in boat propeller, lge only $85 Ph 0429066504 after wooden gun case with acc, solid leather gun case by cashmanc, 6pm $850 or will separate Ph Line Trimmer kit, 2 stroke 53824316 engine, brush cutter that connects to same shat, 2 in 1 Rotary Hoe, 6’ 3PL HD 3sp rotor, EC $1600ono Ph 53826461 or $120 Ph 0438644473 0429309491 Lockable roll-top desk with 8 drawers, GC $500ono Ph Slate billiard table, 8x4, EC, never used, too big for room, 53521539 Ararat. with cues, scorer and all balls Ph Metal tool box 1.15m long x Bill $4000 Ph 0427311998 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560 Sliding drawers set up for Ford Ranger, BT50 Mazda dual cab 2012 onwards $500 Ph 0408338161 Hydro pressure excavator, sucker trailer large capacity, 2006 sharp, reliable $20,000 plus Gst Ph 0428582177

Bench top elec oven and hot plates $75 Ph 0427840201 Coffee machine Bosch VeroBar, 100 fully automatic, GC $350ono Ph 0428582315

Cradle, beautiful handmade wooden cradle $80 Ph 0427581825 Fantastic Furniture 5 seater Drake Modular lounge suite, VGC, new $900 selling for $500neg Ph 0417243954 New in box marble trend vanity, white gloss, 900 one tap hole $250 Ph 53852748

Atom lawn edger, VGC $250 Ph 53822660

Silo aeration/fumigation Smallair fan on new adjustable base and pulleys $2400 Ph 0428944462 Tractor Inter B414 diesel, new clutch, new back tyres, 3pt linkage $7700 inc Gst Ph 0428847201

Various field bins ranging from $3300 to $8800 inc Gst Ph JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, 0428946395 chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank For Sale cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 egn hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, 1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Ph 0408504029 Leith trailer, canola pickup front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 1 Sphere TV wall mounting bracket, new $32 Ph 0408504029 0427861316 DH22 1949 Howard tractor and 12’ x 7’ tri axle trailer $2200 Ph rotary hoe, complete nut and 0437412198 Jetstream computer bolt, the best restoration with boomspray, 2000L, 12v crutcher, cooper shearer all receipts, welcome inspections GC $5000 plus Gst Ph plant, moppet double grinder, $13,000 Ph 53891725 0418345035 hand pieces, pedestal elec

White’s Gypsum & Lime

For Sale

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

Speed Disc 20’ ILGI Aragon

Computers & Entertainment Desk computer monitor, mouse, keyboard and drive plus all leads, EC $120 Ph 0409967815 Horsham

Farm Machinery

Mig welder, Cigweld/transmig 250 with traveller, VGC, incs regulator and hoses (no cylinder), spare tips, wire rollers (0.6, 0.8, 0.9, 1.2) and spare full roll of wire (0.9), ideal for farm or Billiard table 8’x4’, slate top, engineering workshop $1300 Ph with accessories $1500ono Ph 0401504176 0427322006 Ararat Office Furniture, desks, chairs, Blue lift chair, GS, must be buffet, bookcase, filing cabinets, projectors, for inspection phone collected $450 Ph 53823826 0457821438 Bobcat, Clark M610, good tyres, needs work, near complete Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table with 6 chairs and cushions $800 $1500 Ph or text 0497616187 Ph 53811891 Bolens ride on mower, 38” mulching deck $1200 Ph Oztrail tent, cabin type, new, 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 53811891 or 0407750274 Chef uniforms black and white, all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell Chook Feeders, made by Max Hedt, will reduce feed costs dramatically, last remaining stock $130 each, cash only Ph Eric 53470200

Coleman gazebo, 3m x 3m, never used $120ono Ph drill, A-model Ford wire wheel, 53523885 Ararat heaps of other quality goods Ph Cricut maker machine, POA Ph 0428663391 53928252 2 sets H7 led h/lamp globe kits, new $35 each Ph 0408504029 Errisson Mining extension bell type N3111, Feb 1947, Old valve radios, console and mantle, Aluminium Filmosound valve amplifier, 1930s Radio Chassis, old Ford press button radio, AWA Amplifier mic volume, phono volume tone, old car horns, kero chicken lamp, 1960s Astor 2004 Pioneer Argyle camper radiogram ex con, pr Army back trailer, hard floor, built strong bakelite telephone set MK 111 in and reliable for all terrain travel, green tin Ph 53824316 EC, quick set up for overnight stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph Fishing 13 rods, GC, lot for 0437170526 $180 Ph 0476019929

Stock loading ramp, 6m, side walkway, fold away pull $6500 Ph 0428944462 Superior multihead mower, 3PL 8’ suitable lawn mowing, EC $1900ono Ph 53826461 or Rangehood and glass ceramic 0429309491 cooktop and cleaning utensils Table tennis table, GC $100 Ph $280ono Ph 0409967815 0469740723 Horsham REDUCED Barbeque, Jackeroo J4X $30 Ph 0427581825 REDUCED Jason Lazyboy recliner chair, beige leather, EC $500 Ph 0428975203

REDUCED Westinghouse 60cm stainless steel Toy hauler trailer 2011, 4.3l freestanding dishwasher, brand x 1.55w x 1.86l, great for new, RP $1099 sell $700 Ph motorbikes, EC, as new, selling 53523885 due to ill health $6600ono Ph Vacuum cleaner, Dyson DC 0468469444 Tri-axle plant trailer, elec 54, bagless, hardly used, EC $150ono Ph 53585634 Parkmaker Plus Golf Buggy, brakes, new tyres, VGC, stock crate to suit, W64074 $7700 Ph VGC, plus two new batteries 0427361335 $1000 Ph 0438822470 Triton work station, hardly LOST & found Plush double mattress in GC used, complete with video tape $850 Ph 0474323263 instructions $300 Ph 53521539 2yr old small black desexed Ararat Various potted plants, large male cat, back feet slightly and small great prices Ph turned out, breathing issue, 0353821130 quiet voice hardly meows, Water pump (leader), suit missing from Campbells Bridge small to medium size tank, new, or possibly Cato Park since Jan PRP $300 sell $180 Ph Steve 7, reward offered, contact Tash 0432502452 Horsham 0427096646 White tiles 300mm x 450mm x Pool table, 9’x4.5’, inc light and 10.2mm, AA grade, 18 boxes of Camper found deserted, all accessories, VGC, must sell 12, area 1.62m, price negotiable owner can pick up with proof of $1100 Ph 0401282004 ownership Ph 0403409354 Ph 0425790879 Ararat

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LOST & found

Male ginger cat ‘Harry’, missing since Feb 12 from Laurel Street area but will very often walk over to the wetlands in McTavish Boulevard/Simpson Court, unfortunately not wearing his collar, if found please call Ashleigh 0437386639 or Jon 0408602122

mobility aids

Yamaha Scooter, 5750kms, REDUCED Nissan Xtrail, 2003 EC, reg 1F173 $1600 Ph model, 4WD, petrol, 5spd man, Action 4 mobility scooter, EC, 0408824734 selling as is, no reg, ZZK390 puncture proof tyres $1450 Ph Yamaha TTR 50E 2012, GC $1200ono Ph 0406533184 0419509550 $999 Ph 0429885236 Electric wheelchair, compact, Subaru Forester LX2003, auto, folding, near new, paid $2450 leather seats, s/roof, r/racks, sell $1900ono Ph 0447724508 Motor Vehicle Accessories near roadworthy, 185,000kms, SIB214 $2500 Ph 53525760 1 towing, down ball load, VR Ute, bullbar, towbar, canopy tub liner, good tyres, eng # indicator $40 Ph 0408504029 6H8VRK80HSL810643, no reg/ 1984 Nissan Patrol Completor RWC $1800 Ph 0413350514 minus motor and gearbox, parts only $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat

marine 32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, new $150 Ph 0427840201

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

Pride ski boat, 150hp Evinrude, fantastic first boat, E32-12 $5000 Ph Peter 0428990907 REDUCED 10’ de Havilland aluminium boat, 4hp Mariner o/board, trailer and accessories, excellent car topper, ideal for behind small car, boat reg XV027, trailer reg L76302 $700firm Ph 53524062 Ararat

Savage 485 Baycruiser with Evinrude 90hp e-tec outboard, Minn Kota elec motor mount and second battery, Bimini, rocket launcher and marine radio $31,500 Ph 0428855390 The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: BOATS All advertisements for boats must include: • Hull number or registration number of the boat If a trailer is included with the boat, the advertisement must also include: • Registration number or chassis number of the trailer.

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Motor Vehicles under $3000

MOTORCYCLES

2 Philips D3S HID globes $120 Fold-up scooter, easy to pair Ph 0408504029 erect and put take apart, paid $2200 will sell for $1600ono Ph CMD Performance chip, suit Chrysler 30CD or Jeep 3-0L 0423664106 Nhill Gopher, EC (for walker) on CRDIV6 $285 Ph 0408504029 back $800ono Ph 0435602245 Engine L98, V8 with complete Buangor manual drive line from 2010 New light weight wheel chair VE SS, done 20k only Ph with accessories, paid $700 will 0488228976 sell for $500 Ph 0402194870 Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, 2011-2016 $295 Ph 0408504029 Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford Maverick $100ono Ph 0447981047

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

1978 Mercedes Benz 280SEL, in VGC, eng # 11098522038527, serial # 2227544, $4000 with RWC Ph Geoff 0488689502 leave message

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

Falcon EB, sound mechanically, 2005 VT750 Honda Shadow, GC, registered, ZQI195 $800ono immaculate cond, brand new Ph 0427029051 tyres, approx 6mths reg, RWC, REDUCED 2002 Subaru 25,000kms, 1B2PB $5500ono Outback Wagon, 6cyl, 3.0ltr Ph 0427506755 auto, runs well, 418000km, 2018 CRF 250R, 2.1hrs on WBU243, best offer Ph meter, as new $8000ono Ph 0400979635 0428243616 Harley Davidson, 1976 shovelhead, 1200cc, 5speed, fitted with sidecar, EC, best offer Ph 0434957205 Honda 125 dirt bike, seat height 700ml only, VGC, $1000 firm Ph 0429060349 Yamaha Grizzly 4 Wheel Motorbike, 350 auto, 627hrs, 2 wheel drive, reg serviced, 2.5yo, VGC, side flares, carry box, water tank, 6500kms $5500 Ph 0457866027

REDUCED 2003 VY Commodore, 12mths rego, towbar, SGN821 $2800 Ph 0427881236

The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. We are required strictly by law to include specific information on some items when publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: ROAD VEHICLES All advertisements for road vehicles must include a price, as well as: • A registration number, if registered • Either an engine number, VIN or chassis number if the vehicle is not registered.

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

2005 Toyota HiLux 4x2, Turbo 2005 Honda CR-V, 4x4 SUV, 5 diesel, AC, TipBody, 5spd sp manual, GC, new brake pads, manual, 111,000kms $20,000 Ph new battery, reg until March 0418504774 2020, 197700 kms, IJS 3PY $4400 Ph 0408482192

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

V, Ph REDUCED 2009 Holden VE SV6, 6spd manual, sidi engine, 2013 Ford Focus sport tyres 90%, RWC included, hatchback, blue, auto, XLI098 $13,000 Ph 0429394619 Holden Astra CDX satellite navigation, all hatchback, 2007, manual, bluetooth,135,000kms, black, 108,000kms $3500 Ph services done by Ford 1LL6QA $11,000 Ph 0417841666 0412662209 2008 Mazda 6 Classic wagon, one owner, full service history, 235,000km, WJZ598 $6600 Ph 0417566140

2012 Holden Calais 110,000kms $15,000 0418504774

Nissan Pulsar ST 1.8lt sedan, deceased estate, 67,000kms, 5spd manual, maroon, EC, RWC, QXB654 $6990 Ph 0429934307

Steinbauer performance chip 1986 Ford F 350, single rear suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 wheels, 4x4 6x8 dropside Ph 0427840201 trayback, 4sp manual, registered, REDUCED Electric wheelchair, Toyota Landcruiser GX diesel, V8, 6.2 Chev, reasonable Guardian Aspire, GC $600ono bench seats, VGC $650 Ph cond for age of vehicle, 1LA2PY Pathfinder 2000, one owner, Ph 0406533184 EC, service record, new a/c, 0487216364 $8000 Ph 0497296607 struts and shockers, 8mths reg 1999 VT Holden Calais, auto, QLY427 $4800 Ph 0439032938 full leather interior, sunroof, Motor Vehicles under $3000 tow bar, PSS221 $4500 neg 53521260 1998 Mitsubishi Magna, blue station wagon, 6 cyl, no reg, tow bar, 284,000kms, vin# 6MMTS6A46WTO54057, eng REDUCED 1977 XC Fairmont, 6G72M117203 $3000ono Ph 4.1 TBar, auto, power steer, a/c, no reg or RWC, permit Wheelchair, no further use, 0408847419 supplied, owned 25 years, VIN over $3000 new, sell $1500 Ph 2001 Hyundai Elantra GIS, 0457589689 JG34TU82540C $5500 Ph auto, air, reg until 6/20, no RWC, 2002 CE Lancer, 4 door, 1.8ltr, 53569340 or 0412482521 218,000kms $1650ono Ph immaculate, owned by one old 0427887311 MOTORCYCLES couple, RWC, 380,000kms, UWI798 $3200ono Ph John 0427874213 Nhill

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promising starts to a season in regards to rain and forecasts. “Kaniva has probably missed out a little but as a general rule everyone else across the region has had good rain to either get their crops established or to sow with conﬁdence.” Widespread late autumn rain, heavy in some areas of the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians, represents a potential trigger for the region to emerge from two dry and poor growing seasons and drought conditions. But Mr Jochinke was cautious in his predictions of what might lay ahead. “After the past two years, anything other than what we have had would

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be good. The past couple of years have been a real kick in the guts, and we don’t what anything like that to happen again,” he said. “The feeling at the moment is positive and there is cautious optimism, but no one is getting ahead of themselves. A lot of people are hurting, carrying physical, ﬁnancial and mental scars. The whole district needs to have a solid season. “The hope is that we can have at least an average harvest and then follow on with another average year. “The problem is not having enough breathing space for farmers to get ahead and that in the long run can be

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The Saints’ A Grade side regularly changes personnel, with the west Wimmera club often relying on homegrown talent coming home. The club has struck gold this year, welcoming back highly decorated netballer Emma Ryan as a playing coach. Ryan last pulled on a Saints dress in 2015, the same year the club claimed the minor premiership following an undefeated season, but missed out on a grand-final berth in a heartbreaking one-goal preliminary final loss. Ryan, who plays up both ends of the court, collected her second Horsham District league senior best and fairest award that season. She has also won top individual honours in Central Highlands, Ballarat and Goulburn Valley leagues and played at state level. Ryan will bring a wealth of netball knowledge to the Saints and has already placed a strong focus on pre-season fitness. She previously coached in Goulburn Valley league and this is her first Horsham District coaching appointment. “Being able to coach at home, with

family around, was always something I wanted to do,” Ryan said. “There are a lot of people, including a lot of friends, I haven’t seen in a while so it’s nice to reconnect.” Ryan was overseas throughout most of the pre-season sessions but set a training program for netballers to follow. “I made it really hard,” she said. “Fitness is important, if you can start the season fit it’s a big advantage. “It’s what allows you to run over the top of other teams that are not as fit.” Ryan said other netball leaders did a great job taking training in her absence and the girls looked ‘super fit’ upon her return. “I’ve been lucky to have other people taking training for me, and I’ve had really positive feedback from them,” she said. All Horsham District and Wimmera clubs have ceased group training in line with AFL Wimmera Mallee’s coronavirus response. “We had a meeting the other night and the mindset is, it is what it is,” Ryan said. “We’re not that upset about football and netball when there are bigger problems. “We will try to keep positive.” Ryan said she would re-jig her fitness program for netballers to do at home.

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Coaches A Grade: Emma Ryan B Grade: Alex King and Felicity McCosker C Grade: Lizzie West C Reserve: Kerry Pretlove 17 and under: TBC 15 and under: Georgia Lowe 13 and under: Georgia Thompson and Alarna Proffit Modified: Sara McDonnell Net Set Go: Julie West “Obviously it can be harder to stay motivated when you can’t train together but I’m hoping everyone will be able to,” she said. She said given the plan to run a shorter season, fitness would be even more vital as teams struggled to settle in and win as many games as possible before finals. The Saints were about to start the team selection process when they were ordered to stop training. Ryan said she was still working out her side for 2020, although her sister Ash would return throughout the season. Ash, who last played for her home club in 2018, will add strength to the

midcourt. “It’s a bit hard because she’s in Bendigo now, but the plan is for her to come back and play some games,” Ryan said. She said this year’s A Grade side would look completely different from last year’s. “Most people from last year have either left or are having babies,” she said. “It’s hard to retain players in such a remote area, particularly the strong players we had five to 10 years ago, “We have a few definites, but then we have eight or so girls who could be in A Grade. “It’s too early to say anything until we go through the selection process.” Ryan said she had been in talks with several travelling players, although the current situation made it difficult to recruit. “I know we will have a relative-

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hen Horsham District football finally kicks off in June, Edenhope-Apsley will give itself the challenge of forcing its way into the grand final.

The Saints have made back-to-back preliminary finals and regardless of a major delay to the season, the club’s only way to show improvement on last year is to go one step further. New coach Guy Smith, still processing what a wait until May 31 will mean for his squad, said the team plan and structure were likely to remain unchanged. “Our final preparation leading up to the start and how we do that, like everyone else, will be the biggest concern. But we know we’re thereabouts and I think there’s a lot of guys who have been extremely disappointed finishing in preliminary finals two years in a row,” he said. “We’ve obviously taken measures to try to finish in the big dance at the end of the year – and of course, as every coach would say, we want to be as competitive as we can. Playing off in a grand final is the ultimate goal after all.” Smith, with a swag of credentials and results from a variety of previous coaching roles, added that coaches would be under considerable pressure to get the best from their teams and to think ‘on their feet’. “It’s going to be an 11-game home-andaway sprint and you can’t afford to drop

easy games in an 11-game season,” he said. “And when we play each team, it will be the only chance we get to play them during the minor season. It’s certainly my biggest challenge as a coach. “In a perfect world we would have loved to continue training, even if only the games were delayed, but now that’s knocked on a head we have to go into plan B to keep players motivated – hard to do when not knowing what the future brings.” While understandably frustrated with the circumstances, Smith said as a coach he was in some ways looking forward to the challenge. “It’s a test of how I can use my coaching experience to overcome this situation. I’ve experienced many different things in footy and this is just another thing to confront and I’m looking forward seeing how we can do it,” he said. “You can’t do anything about what’s happening. You just have to adapt and roll with it. Everyone else is in the same boat.” Smith said regardless of circumstances, Edenhope-Apsley was chasing an elusive Horsham District premiership. “We’ve recruited really well. We’ve identified a few weaknesses in the side and targeted those areas and it’s been good so far,” he said “The focus is to have a super strong midfield and to have quality key position as well. The idea to is have the best possible

Coaches Seniors: Guy Smith Reserves: Luke Riley and Hugh Caldow Under-17s: Jarrod Farrah Under-14s: Matt Butler midfield and have as many guys rotate through there as possible.” Smith said it was impossible to replace departing big man Jak Ryan but he had confidence in young Charlie Campbell acquitting himself well as he started his rucking apprenticeship. The club has also lost former coach Chris Oliver and Carl Slape and has missed out on Kyabram premiership player Aaron Hayes. But Horsham premiership duo Beau and Dawson Cross are moving west, Beau as an assistant alongside Jeremy Kealy and Matt Butler, Darcy Harrison is joining from Donald and Dylan Vanzini is coming home. “We are in negotiations with two other guys as well,” Smith said. “We’ve been training the whole team as midfielders. We’re not overly tall, so we need try to use an area where we can be strong that might keep the opposition guessing.” Edenhope-Apsley has put together a training program for players that fits within guidelines.

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Stawell Warriors

Working as a team BY SARAH MATTHEWS

tawell Warriors netballers have been working hard on team dynamics ahead of the 2020 Wimmera Netball Association season.

Stawell, like all Wimmera and Horsham District clubs, is in limbo following an AFL Victoria recommendation all community football and netball be postponed until May 31 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A Grade co-coach Toni Stewart – returning to her role alongside Tracey Dark – said preparations were going well ahead of AFL Wimmera Mallee announcing a postponed start to the season. “We are disappointed, but everyone has been really good and just said, ‘this is what’s happening so we will just do what we need to do’,” she said. Stewart said netball leaders had organised an online fitness diary to help keep players motivated and accountable to exercise away from the club. The Warriors have enjoyed limited success in A Grade for the past three seasons, although each year has been an improvement on the one before. Stawell finished seventh in

2019, with five wins for the season. Stewart said she and Dark hoped to continue to build on last year’s efforts to foster a sense of togetherness and club spirit. “We want to try to make it an enjoyable year and playing netball is more enjoyable when you are playing your best,” she said. “We would like to be more competitive this season and I’d like to see the girls have a bit more belief in their abilities. “I want the girls to train hard, play hard and to back each other. “We really want to push for finals contention this season.” The Warriors last played finals in 2016, making it to a preliminary final after finishing fifth. The team has had several personnel changes since then and this year is no different, with the club welcoming back former players Ellen Williams and Tess O’Callaghan. Stewart said the pair would add grunt down the defensive end. Madi Taylor, still eligible for 17 and unders, will join A Grade full-time. “Madi will play centre court and goals, which will free up Jemma Clarkson a little bit to run in the centre,” Stewart said.

Clarkson, defender Lisa Fleming, goalie Ebony Summers and midcourter Tarnee Orr are among returning players, while midcourter Jade Cross has dropped to B Grade, where she will be a playing coach alongside Meg Walker. Stewart said Kristy Matthews and Rachel Wood had also opted to play B Grade in 2020. She said the Warriors had been working on fitness for the past few months and had increased their focus on settling teams following selections. “We are focusing on learning to gel with each other, particularly with having a new defensive combination with Ellen and Tess,” she said. “We will also have to settle Madi into goals, so all the goalies can get used to each other’s game.” The Warriors will field teams in all netball grades, including newly introduced C Reserve. “We only had just enough players to field all our grades this year,” Stewart said. “We are having a C Reserve side. “Even though we didn’t have a lot of extra players it means nobody missed out and teams

Coaches A Grade: Toni Stewart and Tracey Dark B Grade: Jade Cross and Meg Walker C Grade: Kaye Ellis and Michelle Beaton C Reserve: Kerri Taylor 17 and under: Christine Graveson 15 and under: Ebony Summers 13 and under: Lici Gooden Modified: Madi Freeland Net Set Go: Kerri Taylor won’t be too big, meaning players have to sit off more.” All teams bar A Grade made finals in 2019 and the club will look for all sides to enjoy finals this year. “We also hope to blood a few juniors in A and B grades through the season and continue our focus on junior development,” Stewart said. The Warriors were due to start their season in a Good Friday showdown with neighbouring rival Ararat. The region’s football-netball leaders are still working on a draw for a revised season, in the hope it will still go ahead.

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ome-forged solidarity and a focus on renewed professionalism will fuel Stawell’s efforts in Wimmera Football League this season.

Long-term familiarity and mateship within the Warriors’ ranks loom as key elements as, like every other team across the region, Stawell works on ways to navigate its way through awkward preparations until the end of May. Coach Tom Eckel said he was confident his playing group was wellequipped to cope with uncertainty surrounding strict measures to limit the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is a very strong home-grown feel about the side and we enter this period, where we can’t play or train together as a group, right up to the season start having had the best pre-season in a long while,” he said. “Everyone is buying in to what we’re trying to achieve. “It’s a big group of mates who have stuck around and I’m backing all the boys in – they’re pretty close. “We’ve brought in some new game plans, structures and set-ups this year and been training for that all pre-season. We really changed training up and how we go about it and the approach is much more professional. “Regardless of how many games we

play and when we get back together again to train as a group, we will stick to that and continue to play towards the game plan.” Eckel said there was little the club could do but stick to the broad directions from the sport’s governing body. “We’ve done up a fitness plan for the next month or so and some of the guys will be catching up for a kick away from the football club. We’ve had a meeting and the boys are ready to go and do their own thing,” he said. “We have a great build up and a lot of guys have been putting in hard work. All we can do is put our faith in them to keep it up and that’s what we’re doing. “Everyone will stay constantly in touch regarding their progress with fitness and skill development to ensure we are in the best possible position when the season starts.” Eckel said he had been impressed with what he had already seen from the Warriors in a practice match against Melbourne division-one team St Albans. “We held our own up to three-quarter time and I was impressed. We obviously still have things work on but there were many positives,” he said. The Warriors have some talent from last year’s list in Tom and Jack Taurau, Naish McRoberts and former coach Damian Joiner. The team has Jay Moody on board

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entral Wimmera Tennis Association leaders will acknowledge ‘grand finalists’ following their decision to cut the 2019-20 season short due to the coronavirus.

The executive committee announced on Wednesday it had decided to cancel preliminary and grand finals in the best interests of members, family and the broader community. Earlier last week, the committee was considering playing the finals across several venues but chose to finish the season early following updated health warnings from authorities. On Friday, the committee announced via social media it would recognise grand finalists for the season, Kalkee in pennant, Noradjuha, A Special, and Horsham Lawn Savage, A Grade. The announcement was met with controversy, particularly in relation to the pennant competition, with Kalkee given the nod over minor premier St Michaels. President Jeremy Quast said he wanted to clarify the difference between ‘grand finalists’ and ‘premiers’. “We wanted to recognise and acknowledge the top four teams, that made finals, in each grade,” he said. “We also wanted the record to reflect that a final was played. “The semi-finals went ahead under finals conditions and in finals atmosphere. At the end, we had teams make it through to grand finals, waiting to see who would play them. “We decided to put their names on the shields as ‘grand finalists’, to acknowledge they made

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the grand final. We did not announce premiers, because no grand finals were played and premierships were not won. “From a history point of view, we wanted to acknowledge what happened rather than leaving the shields blank.” The finalists names will also be inscribed on the pennant cup and medallions. Mr Quast said the committee found it difficult to reach a resolution. “There are six people on the executive committee and we had six different opinions,” he said. “We worked together to come up with the best solution we could. “We know we’re never going to please everyone and we understand it’s not the nicest end to the season, but we are looking at the bigger picture, in years to come. “We also had a lot of people give their opinions about calling off the rest of the finals. “I think it was the right decision to make. It was hard to do, but at the end of the day, the community comes first. “There is going to be plenty of time to play tennis again.”

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Seniors: Pennant, Kalkee; A Special, Noradjuha; A Grade, Horsham Lawn Savage. Juniors: Section one – open, Central Park White; section one girls, Central Park White; section two boys, Central Park Green; section two girls, Central Park Purple; section three boys, Homers Black; section three girls, Homers; match play, Horsham Lawn Gold. • Stawell Tennis Club officials have also called off the club’s Friday night tennis competition.

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through along the sprint lane over the final stages to score by 1.2-metres over Minika, James Herbertson, and Kennys Killer, Ryan Duffy, in a mile rate of 1:59.5. It was the first win from 10 career starts for the son of Mr Feelgood USA. Gottahaveahobbie, Jason Ainsworth, settled mid-field in the moving line from gate six as Really Under Fire led out from the pole. Still a long way back in the last lap, Gottahaveahobbie finished with a full head of steam

out wide to prevail by four metres in advance of All Whitey Then, Kyal Costello, with Sandoval, Sofia Arvidsson. The mile rate for the 1690-metre journey was 1:57.4. Gottahaveahobbie was formerly trained by Leroy O’Brien but Ferguson took over official duties when he obtained his licence in June last year. The four-year-old gelded son of Well Said USA has now notched up four wins and nine minors from 24 starts for the Ferguson-Campbell families. – Tony Logan

Baker wins in ‘unforgettable’ finale Pimpinio’s Jock Baker has won the Victorian Limited Sportsman Title in a ‘nail-biter’ finale. Baker took out the top position at Rosedale Speedway, where he clinched the lead with just under two laps remaining. Bairnsdale’s Lindsay Trotter placed second and Hamilton’s Chris Ansell, third. Baker said he was overjoyed with his title win, showing his hard work had paid off. “It’s seriously the best feeling ever,” he said. “Speedway is full of highs and lows, and thankfully, we are riding a high at the moment. “That final race on Saturday night was a career highlight – unforgettable. “We invest so much into our sport, not only financially, but also emotionally. We work just as hard off the track as on and Saturday night, it all paid off.” This is Baker’s fourth state title having won

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orsham Cricket Association has a vacant management board after members collectively resigned in the wake of criticism over the handling of end-of-season finals.

The board, which in response to the threat of coronavirus ended the 2019-20 season without awarding premierships, came in for both heavy criticism as well as plaudits for its decision. Criticism was based on a belief by some in the Horsham cricket fraternity that competition minor premiers, teams that had finished the home-and-away season on top of their respective ladders, should have automatically been season premiers. The board made the decision before finals had started. The association will now need to vote in a new board and executive at an annual meeting later this year. Board members released a statement explaining their decision to stand down. Here is the statement – As a result of the decision to abandon senior cricket finals due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Horsham Cricket Association board decided it was reflective of current community mood and fair to all member clubs not to award premiers.

The vitriol and action that has been directed at us by some quarters since the board made this decision has been well outside the expectations set by the Spirit of Cricket. We have always acted with the best interest of Horsham Cricket Association and the traditions of cricket at heart. It is clear that there are some who believe they can administer Horsham Cricket Association in a different way and that we no longer enjoy their support to make decisions. We strongly refute this, however, as this criticism has become personal the current Horsham Cricket Association board will be resigning effective 8pm, Friday, March 20, 2020. Those people who believe they can do better can now have the opportunity to administer the Horsham Cricket Association if the members choose to elect them. The current Horsham Cricket Association board extends its best wishes to the future of the Horsham Cricket Association community and sincerely hopes this draws a line in what behaviour is acceptable and unacceptable when dealing with volunteer boards and the decisions they make. Please take care of yourselves in these trying times. – Horsham Cricket Association Board

Season finishes without overall premierships Horsham Cricket Association’s 201920 season will go into the record books without any team recording an overall premiership. Association officials, in formally cancelling finals as a result of the COVID-19 virus threat, made the decision for A, B and C Grade competitions. A statement from the association board reflected a unanimous position. The statement, released after a board meeting last week reads – This year we challenged the boundaries of thinking throughout the Horsham Cricket Association clubs and put in place a competition that was uniquely different to what has been done in the past. We extended cricket to provide all three forms of cricket in a way that all could enjoy. We moved teams, some against their wishes, to higher grades, we worked with one club to preserve cricket in their town by allowing them to drop a grade and we structured a draw based on assumptions and last year’s performance. We ended the season with four teams vying for three finals spots in the last round. Ultimately the fifth team missed a finals position by two runs.

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The proof is in the pudding – it was a marvellous season of cricket. The reality of the unique circumstances that we find ourselves in is that the season has been abandoned prior to entering a final series. Players have not been picked in teams and umpires not appointed. 2019-20 is a watershed season for Horsham Cricket Association. To call a team a premiership team in a watershed season where a ball hasn’t been delivered in a finals match is not appropriate. This is the unanimous thoughts of the HCA board. In the annals of history, 2019-2020 HCA season the A and B Grade twoday premiers and C Grade one-day premiers will be known as: ‘Competition abandoned – COVID-19 Pandemic’. And may we never see the like of it again. Best wishes for the health of all Horsham Cricket Association club members, supporters and their families. – President Tony Wills, vice-president Paul Morgan, secretary Darren Chesterfield, treasurer Brett Thompson, board member Nick McIntyre

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Staying in the swing Nick Thomson tees off during the third round of Horsham Golf Club men’s championship on his way to establishing a lead against a quality field of chasers. Thomson, off three, fired a third-round 70 after previous rounds of 71 and 74 to head the table from Brent McIntyre by six shots. The last round of the men’s championship and final three rounds of the women’s championship have been postponed until later in the year. Golden Putter and autumn tournaments have been cancelled. Horsham Golf Club weekly competition and social play will continue within COVID-19 response rules. The clubhouse bar and function facilities are closed but the pro-shop will remain open. Golf remains one of the few sporting activities people can continue to participate in under social-distancing guidelines. Information about playing guidelines will be on the club’s website www.horshamgolfclub.com from today. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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