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FLOURISHING FARM LIFE: A strong agricultural sector and good seasonal conditions across the Wimmera, Mallee and Western District are providing resilience against the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured enjoying life on their Horsham district farm are Eagle siblings Henry, 6, and Penny, 9, with a pet lamb. AgLife, inside. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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BY DEAN LAWSON

he lure of generating millions of business-investment dollars for Horsham is continuing to fuel a strong municipal push to expand industrial development in the regional city.

Horsham Rural City Council, having already heavily committed to further opening industrial land at Dooen, is now pursuing plans for greater development at a Burnt Creek site. The council is also exploring growth options for Horsham Enterprise Estate off Golf Course Road. The three industrial sites are in areas critically targeting different types of development. A Wimmera Agricultural and Logis-

tics Hub sub-division at Dooen, which includes Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal, is north of Horsham and suited to logistics involving broadacre produce opportunities. Burnt Creek Drive Industrial Estate is to the city’s southeast urban fringe off the Western Highway and its stageone area is already home to Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange. Multi-faceted Horsham Enterprise Estate in Green Park has a relatively central location and has long been home to a light-industry mix with access to highway traffic intersecting the city. Details about the $1.785-million Burnt Creek project went before the council at its monthly meeting on Monday night.

The council has earmarked $595,267 of budgeted Industrial Estates’ development money for the project and lodged an application for $1.19-million through Regional Development Victoria’s Regional Infrastructure Fund. If successful in its funding application for the Burnt Creek site, the council would develop stages two and three, opening 10 lots for sale with road and drainage infrastructure and water and power supply. Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline said before Monday’s meeting that the council was highly conscious of strategically manoeuvring to embrace industrial opportunities that in turn fuelled socio-economic growth. “It’s basically about getting in front

of development to ensure Horsham can meet demand,” she said. “We’re getting amazing inquiries so the council has taken the lead to help foster and develop opportunities in the municipality. “We’ve long recognised the potential of land the council has owned for many years. The key now is to ensure that potential is realised. “We’re talking investment to the tune of thousands of millions of dollars into Horsham if we can make it happen. “Industrial development equals investment, jobs and growth in our municipality and it is just incredible what could potentially happen in this space. We’re really just scratching the surface.

“The message from the council is that we’re open for the business.” During Monday night’s meeting, Crs Di Bell, Penny Flynn and Ian Ross and senior officer Kevin O’Brien, who responded to a question about motivations for the project, spoke about the importance of providing attractive circumstances for business-industry operators to set up in Horsham. Cr Bell, while adding that prospective industries at the site needed to be compatible with the livestock exchange, said it was important to have stages two and three ready for sale. “We need to provide land we can offer them straight away because that has inhibited us in the past,” she said. Continued page 3

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EES UPDATE EES studies for Avonbank Project started by establishing background (baseline) information environmental, social, and economic matters which potentially could be impacted by the project. This was largely completed in 2020, allowing impact assessment (identifying possible impacts and their mitigation or management) studies to be undertaken. Both baseline and impact assessment studies are submitted as they become available to the Victorian Government’s Technical Review Group (TRG).

PROJECT UPDATE The Avonbank Project feasibility and engineering studies are continuing to progress well, and WIM expects to complete these by the end of 2021. The delivery of the feasibility study will inform the capital funds raising requirements for the project to be constructed. The Avonbank Project test pit rehabilitation studies are ongoing and the crop to date has emerged and established well. Environmental and socioeconomic studies continue to progress well, as part of the Environment Effects Statement (EES), with the delivery of major studies, such as the noise, traffic, and groundwater studies over the past quarter. WIM expects to have the EES ready for public exhibition by late 2021-early 2022.

Ultimately, impact assessment work and stakeholder input provides information on which the Minister for Planning will make a decision on the acceptability of the proposed project. The following baseline and impact assessment studies are completed/nearly completed, with further studies expected to be finalised by end of 2021: Air quality Economic impact Groundwater Noise and vibration Radiation Soils and landform Surface water Traffic and transport Visual impact

Mick Zealley and soil scientist Christian Bannan inspect the test pit rehabilitation site with Longerenong College students Megan Clothier, Darcy Gervasoni, and Isabella Grace.

REHABILITATION UPDATE

Murray Wilson, Stakeholder Liaison Officer Murray is a Wimmera and Grampians local, growing up on a farm at Noradjuha and then working in the Grampians. After working on research projects along the Wimmera River, Murray then lead teams in WA, NT and FNQ in community based conservation projects. Returning to the region, he spent a number of years with the Wimmera CMA managing Landcare projects. Murray comes to WIM after nearly 14 years successfully developing the Wimmera Machinery Field Days into one of Australia’s major agricultural events. He also has many years of community group level involvement in sports, tourism, and economic development. Murray is responsible for logistics as well as communications between WIM, the wider community, and relevant stakeholders. Page

WIM continues to ensure the local community and all other stakeholders are updated and given the opportunity to express their views on the project. Suggestions and constructive feedback on ways the project might be modified to provide better outcomes are always welcome.

Activities

Events WIM will be in attendance at Murtoa Big Weekend event in early October as a proud Gold Sponsor. Community Pop-In Information Sessions A community information session was held at Horsham Plaza in July with another planned for late October. Upcoming information sessions are planned for the Dooen Community Hall and the spring Jung Market.

WIM plans to attend a number of community events in the spring. These events provide the opportunity for any member of the community to learn about the Avonbank Project and have input.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

In 2019, WIM excavated a test pit at the proposed mine site near Dooen. In late 2019, a demonstration scale processing plant was constructed on site and over approximately six months, WIM processed a large sample of ore. The trials were very successful in demonstrating that the Avonbank Project ore body can be mined using standard equipment and using standard wet gravity processing. In early 2021, WIM rehabilitated the test pit. A crop was seeded over the test pit area by a local landholder as part of their regular cropping program. Longerenong College Students continue their research efforts at the test pit site, under a partnership with WIM and WIM continues with a range of other studies on the site.

Webinars WIM recenty held three public webinar sessions which were well received. Topics discussed included surface water studies, findings from the traffic vehicle movement study, and details from the Noise Impact Assessment report. The sessions are recorded and all can be found on the WIM website, YouTube channel, or Facebook page. Community Reference Group (CRG) The latest CRG meeting was held online in July. It is planned to hold in-person meetings in the future with the next meeting planned for 9th September. Presentations to Community Groups WIM made presentations to both Horsham based Rotary Clubs in July. If you would like WIM to make a presentation to your club or organisation, please contact Murray Wilson or Michael Davies. Social Media Presence WIM’s is now on Facebook and can be found by searching for @WIMResource. Like or follow us to read posts, watch videos, or register for upcoming events. Feedback Procedure WIM welcomes questions or comments on any aspect of our project as we continue to progress through the approvals and development phases of the project. The Guidelines for Stakeholder Feedback has been uploaded to the website to provide information on how you may provide feedback about the Avonbank Project. Please note this project update is abridged from Issue 8 of the newsletter. A full version is available from our website.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Council prioritises projects Industry H

BY DEAN LAWSON

orsham will pursue $15-million in government funding commitments for priority projects as part of a build-up to state and federal elections.

A $10-million Horsham City Oval and Sawyer Park redevelopment vision has the highest price tag of the three projects, which Horsham Rural City Council voted on Monday night to promote for grant-funding opportunities. The others are a $3.9-million expansion of Horsham Aquatic Centre and a $1-million community centre at Cameron Reserve at Laharum. Councillors endorsed the projects based on assessments within a Long Term Capital Works Plan and presented in a report from council infrastructure director John Martin. Councillors debated various aspects of prioritising the projects, acknowledging dual-election timing provided an opportunity to push for ‘special’ grants outside usual grant-funding rounds. They were unanimous on pushing forward with two-stage aquatic-centre developments, which included adding hydrotherapy, sauna, splash park and playground facilities to the centre. They were also strongly in favour

of putting forward the Laharum community centre as an extension of 2018 clubrooms. This was based on the reserve’s role as a key staging area for Grampians fire-emergency response as well as a district community asset. Debate mainly centred on how appropriate it was to list the Horsham City Oval-Sawyer Park development, with Crs Di Bell, Claudia Haenel and Ian Ross wary of a formal listing based on the council having yet to fully understand community sentiment and to establish a position on the project. Cr Les Power moved to endorse the listing and spoke strongly in favour of the priority listing, saying the council had to be in a strong position to apply for funding and future generations would hold it accountable. “You can’t put a nail in the wood unless you hit it with a hammer. If we don’t apply we won’t get it, it’s simple,” he said. Cr Haenel was concerned the council had yet to adequately gauge community sentiment about the plans, fearing for long-term user groups in the precinct, while Cr Penny Flynn said all projects were worthwhile prioritising. “We haven’t yet heard from a community reference group,” Cr Haenel said. Cr Flynn: “If there is some certain-

ty for 2022 it’s that there will be an election. Horsham and all regional cities will be competing for funding and these three projects are all worthwhile and all developed to meet community needs. I hope by the next lot of elections we have a whole lot of shovel-ready projects to put forward.” Cr David Bowe said he too supported all three projects as priorities but wanted clarification of how binding a council decision would be if community consultation on the Horsham City Oval-Sawyer Park development revealed ‘something different’. “I’ve always felt these were three worthy projects. Nothing is going to be guaranteed. We might not get something this election, but we might get it in the next election. I’d love to see us get funding for all projects and some are long overdue,” he said. Chief executive Sunil Bhalla: “The council can change, vary or withdraw from the process at any stage.” Cr Bell said she supported the aquatic centre and Laharum projects and a need to upgrade sporting facilities. But she remained ‘challenged’ by the city oval-Sawyer Park listing, a sentiment echoed by Cr Ross, who said he supported a city oval upgrade but considered prioritising it for funding as ‘premature’. “I am concerned about prioritising a

project that is not approved or come to council for consideration and we don’t know how the community feels,” Cr Bell said. Mayor Robyn Gulline reminded councillors that elections only occurred ‘every three or four years’ and that there were few opportunities to pursue funding for major community infrastructure projects. “The community has told us it wants us to be a growing regional hub where we value recreation,” she said. “The facilities at the city oval do not meet requirements of a regional city. It needs redevelopment and this is our best chance. “This isn’t setting something in stone, it’s just that we propose to develop Horsham City Oval and Sawyer Park. If we miss out on an opportunity, we will have to wait another three to four years, which would be doing disservice to our community.” Cr Power, in winding up debate and supporting his motion: “We need to show some leadership for our regional community.” The council was unanimous in listing aquatic centre and Laharum projects as funding priorities on the Long Term Capital Works Plan. The Horsham City Oval-Sawyer Park project joined the list after a split vote.

United to help When a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago, Murtoa’s Melinda Keel wanted to do something to help. So she and Angela Morgan of Rupanyup put their heads together and decided to bake up a storm to raise money for National Breast Cancer Foundation. “We decided jelly cakes are pink for breast cancer, so we thought we’d give it a crack,” she said. “We put it on Facebook and the orders way exceeded our expectations. We’ve got about 70 dozen to get through.” Mrs Keel said the pair decided to split the orders into three lots. “We can’t get 70 dozen out in one go,” she said. “We’re slowly getting through them and people are loving them. It’s been good.” National Breast Cancer Foundation funds ‘game-changing’ breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. The foundation’s aim is to work collaboratively and creatively to achieve its mission of zero deaths by breast cancer by 2030. People can visit nbcf.org.au for more infor- SWEET DELIVERY: Melinda Keel delivers a batch of jelly cakes in Horsham. Melinda and her friend Angela Morgan are baking and selling the cakes to raise money for breast cancer research. mation or to donate. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER – Sarah Matthews

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From page 1 Cr Flynn added, “We need to have land ready for businesses that want to set up or even expand. This demonstrates that we need to plan for future needs and future growth and that we have done our planning for when funding opportunities arise.” Cr Ross: “I really support this. When we sell the allotments we might well double capital investment. It is really a good investment to help develop the municipality and to move forward.” The funding application for the Burnt Creek project comes after the council opened sales for its Wimmera Agricultural Logistics Hub sub-division at Dooen earlier this year. The Dooen site is designed as a logistics hub to allow for the efficient road-to-rail transport of bulk produce, particularly from expansive broadacre grains production across the Wimmera. The move to sell blocks in the 83.3-hectare sub-division has already produced a major business-industry boost, with national multi-modal logistics company and major grains mover SCT Group using the opportunity to expand operations at the site. Expectations of a bumper 2022 Wimmera grain season is providing momentum for the development, which has involved SCT working with Wimmera Development Association and government, industry and education agencies on broader concept expansion. Agricultural-based industries such as hay exporter Johnson Asahi have been long entrenched in Horsham, and Australian Plant Proteins at Horsham Enterprise Estate has provided a contemporary example of food-manufacturing potential in the region. A major upgrade to recycled-water supply in Horsham also has the potential to open further industrial operations. Cr Gulline said various different types of businesses were looking at Dooen and Burnt Creek sub-divisions for development. “We have some existing businesses looking to expand and move out of the city boundary, while others are new industries considering their options and what will suit their needs,” she said. “The benefit of these three estates is that they meet the needs of different businesses. We’re working hard to have sites available to meet the needs of business investors. We’re working hard and spending a lot of money to get this right.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES 25 August 2021

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MULTIPLE BIRTH SUPPORT Parents with baby twins are supported with every-day tasks at home through the Multiple Birth Support Program. Pictured above are, L to R, Kim Carey holding baby Franklin Carey, Lorraine Clayton holding baby Reubin Carey, Brianna Wills next to Ava and Quinn Wills (asleep in prams), Clare McInerney holding baby Carter McInerney and Sue Moore holding baby Evie McInerney, with Allan Carey in the background.

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Volunteers will be provided with training, support and information, and the opportunity to help out a family in their community.

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In 2041, Horsham region is a vibrant, liveable hub that thrives on strong economic growth and social connectedness. Empowering people to live, work and access opportunities for recreation and culture, now and into the future. This is achieved through 4 themes of Sustainability, Liveability, Accessibility and Community.

individuals and as a society, we will be dealing with the fallout of this pandemic for decades. People of all ages have stopped participating in their normal activities of school, sport, arts, craft and culture, volunteering and social interactions.

Research shows that working together for a common purpose is the best antidote for anger, depression and social isolation. Hopefully we can return to some semblance of “normalcy” in the not too Council will use this vision and themes to distant future. shape the Council Plan and future decision making. Thank you to all community Please be kind to yourself. It is ok to feel sad, angry and despondent at times. members who provided feedback. However, it is time to seek medical help :HOOEHLQJ LV GH¿QHG DV ³WKH VWDWH RI EHLQJ when these feelings persist. comfortable, happy and healthy” in the Look out for your family, friends and Oxford Dictionary. neighbours. Many people are putting on a The COVID pandemic has challenged our brave face. Check in and make sure that wellbeing, health and sense of purpose. they know that they are not alone. It is important to remember that everyone KDV EHHQ LPSDFWHG GLႇHUHQWO\ RYHU WKH A smile and a little of your time can make a KXJH GLႇHUHQFH WR ERWK JLYHU DQG UHFHLYHU past 18 months. :H KDYH DOO PDGH VDFUL¿FHV DQG PLVVHG Expressing kindness and considering important life events that can’t be the feelings of others in social media interactions will positively contribute to the replicated. wellbeing of our community. Social isolation is causing untold harm to Take care, be kind and look out for others. This 20-year community vision was developed by the deliberative panel after considering the 936 community responses to the Horsham Talks engagement.

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Taylors, Wartook key for Green BY DEAN LAWSON

ore rain across the Wimmera catchment and more water flowing into Taylors Lake and Lake Wartook hold the key to recreation impoundment Green Lake’s chances of filling this spring.

A full Taylors, which with Green is part of the Boga Lakes system southeast of Horsham, and Wartook, providing Horsham supply from the Grampians, would open the door for a diversion. GWMWater storage manager Kym Wilson said under water-sharing rules, the only other way to guarantee water for Green Lake would be a water-entitlement holder considering itself in a position to make an allocation offer. “Last time Green Lake saw significant inflow was in 2016 and then a smaller volume in 2017. On both occasions Taylors Lake and Lake Wartook were full,” he said. “As part of the ongoing monitoring process and analysis of storage levels, we’re closely watching the levels of Taylors and Wartook, which will ultimately determine any decisions regarding Green Lake.” If an entitlement holder decides it has water available for distribution into Green Lake based on levels in the overall system, Horsham Rural City Council has allocated $30,000 for its purchase. Water-entitlement holders and stakeholders include GWMWater, Coliban Water, Wannon Water, Victorian Environmental Water Holder, Commonwealth Environmental Water Office, Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Wimmera, North Central, Glenelg-Hopkins and Mallee catchment management authorities. Last week’s storage-level figures showed Taylors Lake sitting at 69 percent full and Lake Wartook at 72 percent. “Both are still increasing slowly, but without a lot of rain in the past fortnight the rate is decreasing. We’re waiting for more rain to keeping it running,” Mr Wilson said. “With the filling of those lakes comes increasing opportunity. We’re still in August and there are still opportunities to see inflows for that to happen. It is all dependent on where and when the rain falls.”

KEEP FLOWING: Jeparit’s Ebony Spokes is delighted to see water flowing over Jeparit weir into Lake Hindmarsh. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

“Last time Green Lake saw significant inflow was in 2016 and then a smaller volume in 2017. On both occasions Taylors Lake and Lake Wartook were full” – Kym Wilson

Mr Wilson said Green Lake, no longer part of the storage-supply system but with a capacity for opportunistic supply, would need 2500 megalitres of water to get it up to a level appropriate for recreational boating. “It’s worth noting that with that amount of water we could fill all 10 other lakes that receive recreation water through pipeline allocation across the region,” he said. While Green Lake might soon be in a position to receive a water diversion, Lake Toolondo, south of Horsham, has less chance. Toolondo, another secondary storage and part of a recreation and wildlife wetland, needs a Rocklands volume to reach a trigger level to be eligible for supply. Rocklands, also bound by water-sharing rules to provide environmental supply to the Glenelg River, was last week 26,000 megalitres short of the trigger level for Toolondo. As has happened in the past, the only way Toolondo Reservoir could receive water under current circumstances and operation procedures would again be via an agreed sharing allocation from an entitlement holder. Water naturally running down the Wimmera River after rain in the catchment is flowing independently of the system, providing supply for the environment and weir pools at Horsham, Dimboola and Jeparit. Under bulk-entitlement arrangements, GWMWater must provide portions of passing flows to Wimmera and Glenelg rivers. But the level of natural flows caused by consistent rain have been high enough to allow for the capture of more water for storage and release at a later date. Flows in the Wimmera River have made their way to Lake Hindmarsh in the northern Wimmera.

Water excites but loses its oomph Water flowing into a previously dry Lake Hindmarsh from a flowing Wimmera River provided a mini tourism attraction at Jeparit before the state went into the latest lockdown. Water continues to pool in the mouth of the lake as a result of rain in the upper catchment, with millions of litres establishing a mini ‘lake within a lake’. Flow rates have steadily slowed since water initially tipped over Jeparit weir, but the river was still flowing strongly when The Weekly Advertiser’s Paul Carracher joined a stream of curious onlookers last week. Jeparit’s Ebony Spokes, who experienced summers at a full Lake Hindmarsh and on the

Wimmera River in her youth, said seeing the water flowing into the lake was ‘fantastic’. “We used to camp at the lake for two weeks during summer when I was little,” she said. “I also had a friend who lived across the river so I would swim across to her and we would go canoeing and be out on weekends and after school when it was hot. It was great. “It’s fantastic to see the water come through. It’s a pity there’s not a bit more to fill the lake up so I could enjoy all the experiences again – with my kids. “I work at the local chemist and also in Rainbow and the amount of people who were coming in and saying they had

come for a drive to have a look at the lake and the weir was amazing.” Lake Hindmarsh and Lake Albacutya to its north are the two major terminal lakes of the Wimmera River system. Spanning 135 square kilometres, Lake Hindmarsh can hold 378 gigalitres of water at a maximum depth of about 3.65 metres and is highly susceptible to evaporation. On rare occasions when full it overflows into Outlet Creek to become the primary water source for Lake Albacutya. It last came close to filling during 2011 floods. – Dean Lawson

HOW THINGS CHANGE: The Wimmera River at Jeparit in 2009 at the height of the millennium drought. Picture: WIMMERA CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

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Heating opportunity ‘We’ve been using it since we bought the place all those years ago.’ ‘It doesn’t do a great job, can be hot to touch or smelly, makes a few odd noises when cranking up and it costs a pretty penny to run.’ ‘But it’s all we have and it gets pretty cold in winter and it’s all we have.’ Sound familiar? It could well be the type of conversation many of us have when we click on that ancient 1970s gas heater, old suspicious mobile radiator or fire up that inconvenient, outdated and inefficient wood burner. Or perhaps you have never had a good heater and spend wintry nights frozen in front of the television covered in so many layers you can hardly move. Sure, being constantly cold and even exposed to old heating technology has a variety of health concerns. But the wallet, pocket and bank account can always seem a bit lean to take the plunge and update our heating systems. It is an issue of which authorities are well aware and now owner-occupier households with an approved concession card, or with a combined household income of less than $90,000 can apply for relief. There are a few boxes to tick, but eligible homeowners can apply for a $1000 State Government rebate to help with the cost of installing energy-efficient reverse-cycle air-conditioners. There are 250,000 rebates available to people keen to replace their old gas, electric or wood-fire heaters or to install a system in a home where heating has

ENERGY EFFICIENT REBATE: Stuart Jose demonstrates Daikin split systems at Wade’s. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER never existed. The Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program is a scheme Wimmera heating, cooling and energy-saving specialist Wade’s is keen for the region to know about and understand. Managing director Adrian Wade stressed that Wimmera people had as much right as anyone in the state to apply for the financial incentive and encouraged them to consider the opportunity.

“Government schemes like this are there to support policy in promoting community ideals. Sometimes it’s based on reducing carbon emissions and energy use. “Other times it’s about promoting socio-economic or community health and providing everyone with an opportunity to access developing technology,” he said. “This rebate scheme ticks many of the boxes and with limited rebates available it is important Wimmera residents realise what they can apply for.

“I’m not revealing any secrets in saying it can get very cold or very hot in the Wimmera. “We have a very clear understanding of how this scheme works and the right sort of reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems for many different circumstances.” The Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program is designed to help low-income and vulnerable households increase their ‘thermal comfort’.

Increasing thermal comfort is about keeping homes warm in winter and cool in summer and the value of this from a health perspective needs little explanation. Under the program, eligible households can receive $1000 towards the cost of an energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner; $200 towards the cost of decommissioning an outdated gas heater as part of a replacement project; and  $500 towards the cost of upgrading a switchboard if needed for the installation of a rebated reverse-cycle air conditioner. Eligibility for the rebate is at the core of an application. To be eligible households must be replacing gas, fixed-electric or wood heaters or installing a heating system for the first time. Replacement must be with an energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioner. As well as fitting in the owner-occupier and household income criteria, they must also install an air-conditioners from a Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program approved products list and suppliers, Again, Wades can help with all the paperwork but for independent piece of mind people can visit government website www.heatingupgrades.vic.gov.au for more detailed information about the program and how to apply. They can also call 1300 376 393. As energy technology rapidly advances, the depth of knowledge the team at Wade’s is accumulating is staggering. The business is not leading a charge towards adaptation and innovation, but also ensuring the Wimmera is at the front of the pack.

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Message needs to be clear

here is little doubt that ticking the right boxes in navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic is a tough assignment for governments at all levels.

Trying to roll with the punches and trying to outflank the disease with wholesale manipulation of population activities takes some manoeuvring skills to say the least. So do we cut the State Government some slack for the communication debacle that unfolded on Friday night, before Saturday’s late-morning announcement of a lockdown extension into regional Victoria? To use a well-worn Australian idiom – yes, but no! Many people in the regions, at the time enjoying more freedoms than their metropolitan counterparts, had expected an early government call on a statewide lockdown on Friday afternoon. There had, after all, been reports of a regional spread of the virus in Shepparton. But, to the relief of people involved in community sport, many preparing for regional finals, it didn’t come. There would have been a collective sigh of relief from volunteer administrators as well as mums and dads of young compet-

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itors who had expected the worse. And so preparations for a busy, albeit spectator-free, Saturday of activities continued. It was later that night that word started filtering across digital media platforms that organisations might need to call off weekend sporting activities. ‘Surely’, we thought, ‘officials wouldn’t leave it to this late to make such a call – especially with all the preparations for the following day underway across regional Victoria. Let’s wait for an official government announcement’. But nothing from Spring Street was forthcoming or available for checking. Media outlets that had ‘caught wind’ were suddenly passing on a message that ‘urged’ organisations to call off games. Many were caught second-guessing as they tried to establish the legitimacy of the direction. The more reputable found themselves

weighing up whether to break strict fact-checking rules or follow the pack – because there was an absence of anything ‘until the next morning’. At one stage there was a suggestion it could have all been a great hoax. Of course we all now know it was pre-empting the lockdown-extension announcement the following day. We also know that sporting organisations ultimately managed to get some clarity from their peak bodies about what was happening and passed on details. But it was a mess that somehow failed to consider how much the regions relied on various types of communication for information and what’s involved when playing sport involving considerable travelling. It led to a massive sense of frustration and anger, not that Victoria was going into statewide lockdown – most were expecting that – but that direction was so late, ambiguous and ad-hoc. Okay, it wasn’t a hanging offence. It was after all only sport and just another rapid response in efforts to save lives. But it was more than sloppy and not the first time in this pandemic that we’ve seen a lack of knowledge about regional Victoria interfere with important messaging.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thank you, Jill

SIR, – In response to a letter to the editor from Jill Taylor, July 28. Wimmera Health Care Group developed a new strategic plan in 2019. Our vision is, Wimmera wide, caring, quality health and wellbeing. This vision reflects; • Our role in the Wimmera health system as the only provider of many specialised services for the Wimmera and southern Mallee. • Our commitment to improving the health outcomes and life expectancy of Wimmera people, and • That the services and care we provide encompass acute, residential and ageing services, community and primary care, specialist outpatient and a range of corporate services. WHCG board directors and the team are committed to supporting all our community members to improve their health and wellbeing – especially our ageing, who are one of our most vulnerable groups. We agree with Jill Taylor that the Wimmera Nursing Home environment falls short in meeting the needs of our community. As a board we have escalated and responded to the needs of this division during the past four years and have made the following changes: • The appointment of a director of residential services so that the division had the required dedicated leadership and exper-

tise to improve the quality and safety of the service. • Expansion of clinical and non-clinical hours, above nurse-patient ratios, to support the team to have enough capacity to provide person centred care. This included the expansion of our leisure and lifestyle team to ensure that ‘quality of life’ opportunities were available for residents and families – and allied health hours focusing on improving residents’ physical strength and capability. • Improvements to the meal service to allow residents to have choice and enjoy meals in a calm and inviting dining room. • Refurbishment funding to enhance all three nursing homes – this has included new furniture, lighting, painting and floors as well as new call bell systems and new heating and cooling. We acknowledge that this does not include a new building. Accessing capital infrastructure funds is difficult and – with 84 health services in Victoria – a competitive environment. In 2019 a new master plan was developed for the Horsham site. Working with the consultants, four priority areas were identified. In no particular order they were – • Improving the residential accommodation and providing modern living conditions for our older community members who need to access residential care. • Upgrading the acute patient area including the theatres, increasing private rooms

to manage infectious patients safely and have access to infrastructure that safely supported patients with a wide range of physical needs. • Providing the pharmacy team with a modern and safe working space that reflects the changing requirements of pharmacists over the past 20 years and may support us to attract and retain this specialised team more effectively. • Ensuring our emergency department met the needs of our community and the team to provide timely and effective care to urgent and non-urgent presentations. The master plan addresses all of these priorities. The first stage of the master plan is that the 40-year-old Wimmera Nursing Home needs to be rebuilt on another position at the Horsham campus. Over the past few years the board has escalated the need for the master plan to be funded with both the secretary and minister for health. Unfortunately, we have had no success to date. The community could support us by writing to the local member Emma Kealy and the Minister for Health, the Honourable Martin Foley and requesting them to fund stage one. I thank Jill for highlighting the needs of our older community members. Marie Aitken Board chair Wimmera Health Care Group

Coalition’s alternative for transmission lines Victoria’s Liberal-Nationals Coalition has proposed an alternative route for transmission lines designed to free up western Victoria’s potential as a renewable-energy engine room. The State Opposition wants to reroute a Western Victorian Transmission Network from Bulgana near Great Western to Sydenham via Mortlake and Lara. It also wants to upgrade the capacity of the line to 500kv for the entire distance of the project and upgrade Bulgana Terminal Station to ‘future proof’ power-generating opportunities in the Wimmera, Mallee and Western District. AusNet, the company responsible for upgrading electrical infrastructure for the Western Victorian Transmission Network, has already confirmed its preferred 190-kilometre corridor for the network – from Bulgana to north of Ballarat to Sydenham. It narrowed down the corridor, identifying it as ‘the least constrained’, after shortlisting options in February. But the route has been highly contentious, generating considerable opposition from Central Highlands communities. The State Opposition claims its alternative route for the transmission lines would ‘secure affordable, reliable and renewable energy in Victoria’. Its plan also includes – • Directing VicGrid to establish a Competitive Evaluation Process through which the transmission project and all future transmission projects would be planned and costed. • Tasking the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria – together with the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner – with investigating what options could be available to affected landowners to address legitimate interests and concerns. • Capitalising on more renewable-energy opportunities in western Victoria limited by ‘old’ electrical infrastructure designed to transport power to instead of away from the region. • Projects in pipeline, page 10.

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Centre: Support is at hand

orsham’s Christian Emergency Food Centre leaders want the community to know support is at hand to everyone in need throughout the pandemic.

Operations manager Jill Cramer said the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on businesses and workers would remain for some time. “Here at Christian Emergency Food Centre we want our community to know that we are here for them – not just those on welfare and Centrelink benefits, but everyone who has been impacted,” she said. “You do not need to have a concession card or had previous contact with the centre to get help.” Mrs Cramer said often people chose not to seek help because they thought there were others worse off than them. “They figure they better leave this type of help for them and maybe that’s the case, but we have plenty of food including fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry staples and bakery products to share,” she said. “We have received extra government funding to make sure everyone who needs help is able to receive it. “We fully understand that it’s very difficult to ask for help, especially if that’s never been the case before, but rather than dipping into your rent or bills accounts to pay for food, come to us. “While we are not a supermarket, we do have quite a wide range of food available and every dollar you save on food now can go towards recovering from the economic strains put on everyone by the constant

ENOUGH TO SHARE: Christian Emergency Food Centre operations manager Jill Cramer with frozen meals from a MealBox program. A team of Horsham Church of Christ volunteers prepare more than 100 meals a month for the program to donate to the centre to hand out. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER interruptions to work and loss of wages.” Mrs Cramer said Horsham Church of Christ had been contributing via a MealBox program. “This is a team of volunteers who meet once a month to prepare more than 100 healthy meals, donating them to Christian Emergency Food Centre for us to give out,” she said. Mrs Cramer said the food centre remained open during COVID lockdowns.

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he State Government has earmarked the Wimmera-Mallee as a priority region for at least one of six renewable-energy projects as part of a $540-million plan.

The government announced it was looking for contractors for six major ‘stage one’ energy projects across regional Victoria that it initially identified in a Renewable Energy Zones Implementation Paper earlier this year. A government spokesperson said the State Government commissioned the Australian Energy Market Operator, AEMO, to seek tenders for the projects, which would modernise Victoria’s electricity grid and unlock new renewable-energy investment. The spokesperson confirmed western Victoria would be a location for at least one of the projects. “There are six Renewable Energy Zones in Victoria and one in western Victoria. The Western Victorian Renewable Energy Zone, which Horsham is part of, would definitely be in the running for at least one of these projects,” they said. “AEMO has put this out to tender, with costs and locations yet to be confirmed for the projects. We want to make sure western Victoria is part of this to get the renewable-energy sector up and running.” The six projects include three pieces of infrastructure that will work like ‘shock absorbers’ to smooth out higher and lower rates of energy flow through the electricity lines, making it easier for renewable energy to enter the grid. There are also three projects that will upgrade the transmission network, to increase the capacity of existing lines, so they can carry higher energy loads, pumping more renewables across Victoria.

Other REZ regions include Ovens Murray, V1, Murray River, V2, Western Victoria, V3, South West, V4, Gippsland, V5 and Central North, V6. Stage-one projects identified in government planning included a system-stabilising synchronous condenser at Horsham and an increase to a Western Victorian Transmission Network Project from North Ballarat to Bulgana to carry 500 kilovolts of power instead of 220kV. Multi-million-dollar follow-up stage-two projects in Western Victoria zone would include another synchronous condenser at Murra Warra, north of Horsham, a 220kV upgraded line from Murra Warra to Bulgana and two industrial-sized batteries. Energy, Environment and Climate Change minister Lily D’Ambrosio said all projects listed in the REZ plans would prepare the grid for the unprecedented load of renewable energy in the pipeline. “These projects are an investment in unlocking the next wave of renewable energy across Victoria. They will ensure we have the transmission needed to harness the sunshine and wind across Victoria,” she said “This is a clear signal to investors that Victoria is open for business and ready for new wind and solar projects that create jobs and opportunities in local communities.” VicGrid, a new body established within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, will oversee investment decisions related to the REZ Fund. VicGrid will continue to evolve, following further stakeholder consultation, to co-ordinate the future development of Victoria’s REZs. For more information people can visit energy. vic.gov.au/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-zones.

CHIVALRY ALIVE: Marnoo’s ‘Chips’ Fearon is feeling thankful and more relaxed after shoppers came to his and his wife Valda’s aid after a mishap in Horsham. Picture: DEAN LAWSON

Full of praise for passers-by ‘Chips’ Fearon of Marnoo has saluted the passers-by who immediately responded to a mishap he and his wife Valda had while shopping in Horsham. Mr Fearon, 75, said the amount of help and support provided by complete strangers when his wife, 74, fell from her wheelchair in Hamilton Street, had made him proud to be country Victorian. “People came from everywhere and I really am so grateful,” he said. “I’m not sure we would have received the same help in Melbourne, but I certainly know that chivalry is alive and well here.” Mr Fearon had been helping navigate his wife and wheelchair back into his converted taxi on Thursday last week after she had received

a COVID-19 vaccination at Tristar Medical Clinic. “We had a bit of trouble after I put the chair’s brakes on too soon,” he said. “The chair started to tip and spat her out the back and onto the ground. I caught the end of her so she didn’t hit the ground hard, but it scared the hell out of me. “Val has been receiving ‘hospital in the home’ services in a Horsham nursing home and we had planned to visit Horsham Plaza after she had her vaccine. “We had fair few things planned. But that all changed when I was loading her back into the vehicle.” Mr Fearon said roadworkers in Hamilton Street quickly responded by stopping traffic, business people including Wes Davidson offered help

and a Dimboola nurse who had been driving past stopped, provided a quick medical examination of his wife and called an ambulance. “Val wasn’t hurt because she didn’t hit the ground hard and is back in the nursing home, but the nurse stayed with her a long time. She was just driving past and did so much,” he said. “We’ve been married for 54 years and she’s the best thing that ever happened to me, so I can’t thank everyone enough. “Everyone involved was just wonderful. It makes you proud to be a country person.” Mr Fearon, who has helped shore up distribution of The Weekly Advertiser to Marnoo, felt compelled to pass on his thoughts to the broader regional community after the incident.

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Drought research for climate change

eveloping knowledge about how Wimmera and southern Mallee people responded during the millennium drought is at the core of a project assessing community resilience in the face of climate change.

A new Wimmera-southern Mallee project called ‘Climate-eyes’ will capture residents’ observations and stories of surviving and adapting in tough climatic times. The study, led by Wimmera Development Association, hopes to capture stories about what people saw, what changes they made and how adaptation helped the region forge ahead. The study is based on the region’s experiences of severe climatic fluctuations and how communities became ‘experts’ on climate change at a time Australia’s general population was grasping to understand the concept. It will explore a variety of experiences, from people who perfected low-water gardening and no-till farming, to turning dry lake beds into concert venues and coming up with the best ways to deal with a mental-health crises. Association executive director Chris Sounness said regional communities had rich stories to tell about drought, flood, fire, frost and even plagues – especially from the decade when the region ran ‘within a whisker’ of going completely dry. “A classic drought story was the hairdressers who sought lessons in how to listen to and refer distressed clients for support – this marked a turning point in regional understanding and accepting the reality of mental illness,” he said. “We also recycled household water from washing machines and baths to continue producing vegetables and learned the value of shade. “There was also the awareness of injuries that came with carting heavy buckets or playing sport on hard ovals – all things we can share with other communities that have not faced such water shortages.” Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, Federation University Australia, Wimmera Primary Care Partnership, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing are also sup-

THE LONG DRY: The Wimmera River in Horsham in 2009, during the millennium drought. Picture: WIMMERA CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY porting the project. Participants can share their thoughts in a survey open to all residents via wda.surveysparrow.com/s/living-and-learningin-drought/tt-69d05e. A project team is also seeking any official reports or recollections people have written or recorded during droughts, fires or floods and any photographs that highlight activities and lessons from the times. People can email information to climateeyes@ gmail.com to form an archive of drought reports and information to share with other researchers. The project will lead to the production of ‘Little Green Book on changing with the Climate’, which will highlight lessons, tips and ideas for surviving and thriving in tough climatic times.

Grants opportunity for clubs Ararat Rural City Council is encouraging community groups, clubs and organisations across the municipality to apply for the latest round of a community grants program. The $23,000 program helps community groups and sporting clubs to enhance facilities, programs or events across the region. Applicants can apply for up to up to $5000. Mayor Jo Armstrong said supporting the diversity of community groups and clubs across the municipality was an important function of the council. “Community grants are of-

fered multiple times every year, giving eligible groups the chance to deliver projects, activities and events,” she said. “Funding assistance from council recognises the vital role local groups and clubs have on delivering social benefits and enhancing community life.” Cr Armstrong said the program had helped community organisations across the municipality for many years. “During the pandemic, some organisations have struggled to maintain sports, cultural or recreational activities,” she said. “These grants give local groups and clubs a much need-

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‘Keep pushing, we’re in this together’

Warracknabeal’s Lily Eldridge, right, is among hundreds of Wimmera year-12 students attempting to complete their studies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Lily has written a reflective piece about her experience as she looks to find positives – for herself and to inspire others – amid the challenges created by lockdowns and restrictions.

St Brigid’s College careers, VCE and VCAL co-ordinator Lesley Lannen said 2021 had been another challenging year for students, thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns and the resulting move to remote learning. “This is the second year that our senior students have had to learn through online platforms,” she said. “The students are consistently having to deal with the uncertainty of reaching their goals, hopes and dreams. “We really want to let the students know that we are there to support them and that we encourage them to be hopeful, stay strong and remain focused on what they need to do. We believe in them and what they can achieve under these difficult times.” Education Minister James Merlino announced earlier this month the government had rescheduled the GAT to ‘keep Victorian students, teachers and broader school communities safe from coronavirus’. He said the decision was part of setting a pathway to ensure year 12s could approach their final months of school with confidence, thanks to the scheduling of new assessment dates ahead of the year’s final exam period. The GAT, which tests general knowledge and skills in written communication, mathematics, science, technology, humanities, the arts and social sciences, will now be on September 9. St Brigid’s College year-12 student Ella Taylor, 18, said she was glad the GAT had been rescheduled and hoped it would not be postponed again. “It’s nice that they’re being a bit

Lockdown, something we all get frustrated with and sad to say we still get frustrated with it. Yes, I know, the pandemic has stopped our lives and pretty much put them on hold. It’s taken opportunities away from us that we may never get back. But even though it has taken away so many things from me, like year 11 and 12, swimming, time with friends and family and social events, I have decided to take this opportunity to take time to focus on myself and grow as a person. There are so many things I have realised during this period, such as who I want to be and what I want my future to look like. About a year and a half ago I thought my swimming was about to take off, but instead it was put to a halt, and yes, this did have quite a huge effect on me. But I now realise that if my swimming did take off it would have been even harder to reduce it now that I’m in year 12. After the multiple setbacks I have had with the pandemic, injuries and my commitment to year 12, I have ended up coming out on the other side knowing that swimming is still something I want to do now and in my future. I’m proud to say that I’m a swimmer. I may not be where I was a year ago but trust me, I’ll fight to get back to that and I’ll fight even more to be better than that. Look back on your time in lockdown and reflect, reflect not on the negative things but the positive outcomes. You may have started a new hobby, taken time to step back and relax, spent quality time with your family and maybe you have even had your own realisation. I know finding positives is hard but only focusing on the negatives is even worse, especially for your mental health, motivation and even your health in general – trust me I know. Through my own personal growth and moving away from home, I have had every opportunity free of judgement to be myself and surround myself with individuals who are just as focused as I am. Everyone who I have surrounded myself

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Wimmera education leader has encouraged year-12 students to remain positive following news this year’s General Achievement Test had been rescheduled for the third time.

WORKING HARD: Horsham St Brigid’s College VCE student Ella Taylor is trying to remain positive. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER lenient and considerate,” she said. “It’s been two years of remote learning now – all my VCE – and it’s been pretty challenging. “It hasn’t been smooth sailing at all. One day you’re at school and the next you’re at remote learning. “It’s been pretty uneasy and unsettling but you just have to keep your head up and keep going – we’re almost done. “I’ll be happy when it’s all finished.” Ella, who is also completing university units online through Deakin University, said she hoped to become a special education teacher, working with children with disabilities. “I did work experience at the special school in year 10, which I loved,” she said. “It’s a passionate career I’d like to pursue.” Mr Merlino said efforts would be made to ensure students’ future plans did not suffer, including an extensive Consideration of Educational Disadvantage, CED, process. “In a normal year, individual students are assessed for special consideration on a case-by-case basis – but the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will again use the CED process to finalise VCE results for each and every

student completing one or more VCE or scored VCE VET unit 3-4 sequence in 2021,” he said. “Whether it’s special consideration for every student in year 12, or extra mental health and tutoring support in schools, we want any student who is struggling to know that we’re here to support them all the way.” Mrs Lannen said the CED process restored a student’s results to where they would have been without the disruptions that had occurred throughout the year and ensured final VCE results were valid and fair for all students. She said special consideration would also be available for final year VCAL students, with each school making a balanced judgement about the level of impact on students and adjusting assessment activities to reflect this. “Students will also be able to apply for special consideration when applying for courses through VTAC,” she said. Written and performance exam dates for VCE subjects will remain as originally set, with performance and oral exams scheduled to start on October 4, and written exams to run until November 17, subject to further public health advice.

with on my new venture has different goals, hobbies, places they want to live, sports they want play, universities they want to go to and so on. No one person is the same and I love it. It has opened my eyes up to the big wide world. I now choose to be who I want to be and not worry about what society expects me to be. There are no rules about who you can and can’t be, so be the person that makes you happy. Take the time to find out who you truly are and make every opportunity to achieve what you want. Work hard for what you want, succeed in what you want, believe in what you want and most importantly be who you want to be. Times are tough and especially now I feel for all VCE students. We have experienced things that no one would have ever imagined. There have been so many times where you want to throw it all away and even now individuals are still considering it, but look at it this way – we go to school for so many years to achieve what we have been dreaming of for years, so if you throw it all away you might not get into your dream university, college, or even get your dream job. We have faced so many challenges and look at us, we’re still pushing through, the more hurdles we jump, the stronger we become as individuals. Even though this pandemic has taken away the two most important years of our schooling, it has prepared us for the challenges ahead and has made us resilient. We can look on these past two years in the future and be proud because we did something amazing. Keep pushing on, we’re all in this together. Don’t stop fighting until we make it to the end.

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eter Armstrong will take over as East Grampians Health Service interim chief executive while the health group’s board explores options to fill the role.

Board chair Nancy Panter confirmed Mr Armstrong’s appointment following the resignation of Andrew Freeman, who is taking up a position as executive director in a Hume Health Service Partnership with Goulburn Valley Health. Mr Armstrong will start in the position on September 4 and be in charge until the board completes its recruitment campaign. Mr Armstrong is East Grampians Health Service’s clinical services director and has been with the organisation for 12 years. “I thank the board for its confidence in me to lead the health service in the short term and look forward to working with it and our staff to continue to provide high-quality health services to the community we serve,” he said. Ms Panter said the board was delighted with the interim appointment. “The board looks forward to working with Peter while the recruitment takes place for the next chief executive, as well as the opportunity to continue the good work of Mr Freeman over the past three years,” she said. Rebecca Peters will take on the role of clinical

HOLDING THE REINS: Peter Armstrong is East Grampians Health Service interim chief executive. services acting director during the recruitment period. Ms Peters has been with the organisation for three years in the role of clinical governance co-ordinator.

LIFE-SAVING COMFORT: Student midwives Clare Henstridge, left, and Emily Langley show Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham branch president Dale Russell how Wimmera Health Care Group’s new neonatal resuscitation cot works.

Cot goes straight to work Wimmera Health Care Group has put a new neonatal resuscitation cot provided by Blue Ribbon Foundation’s Horsham branch to immediate use. The foundation raised $30,000 for the cot, which has already been influential in care provided at Wimmera Base Hospital’s Yandilla maternity ward. Yandilla nurse-midwife unit manager Michelle Coutts said she was ‘extremely’ grateful for the generous support of Blue Ribbon Foundation and its supporters. “The cot had only been here a few days before it was needed, so it has already provided

life-saving comfort for one Wimmera family,” she said. “About 10 percent of all babies born in Australia require some sort of resuscitation at birth and this can be for a wide variety of reasons. “The resuscitation cots in our maternity services are standard equipment and it is wonderful to get a new one. “We need to be prepared to manage the smallest of babies at WHCG given the vast size of the catchment area for our health service.” Mrs Coutts said medical staff used the cots for a variety of resuscitation measures.

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tudents across Australia have had an opportunity to learn about Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory as part of University of Melbourne’s Science Festival masterclass series.

ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics students Maddy Zurowski and William Melbourne discussed the role of the laboratory in an online masterclass last week. The presentation was part of National Science Week. Ms Zurowski explained dark matter and introduced students and the general community to research that will start in Stawell later in the year. “It’s wonderful to be able to introduce new audiences to the exciting research we are preparing to do in Stawell to explore dark matter, which might change the way we understand the universe,” she said. “It’s also great for students and other participants to see what is involved in a career in science, and the different people involved in scientific research. “National Science Week offers the opportunity for anyone to get an insight into the reality of scientific careers, and the exciting world-class research that Australian researchers are doing, whether in big cities or in regional Victoria.” Mr Melbourne said the event demystified physics research – a subject that could seem remote from their everyday lives. “It’s important that students understand what fundamental research looks like in practice so that they know they can be part of this exciting area of study in the future,” he said.

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“It is also beneficial for members of the community to gain an insight into the research that their public institutions are funding, so that they can understand its implications and potential.” The ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics opened in 2020 to bring together physicists from across Australia, in partnership with international researchers and institutions, to pursue an understanding of dark matter. Dark matter is a mysterious substance that holds galaxies together and constitutes 80 percent of the matter of the universe. Its existence is inferred from its gravitational interaction. Many consider its exploration as science’s next frontier. Some of the research will happen one kilometre underground at Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory in Stawell Gold Mine. The underground location of the mine aims to reduce interference from cosmic rays, the high-energy particles that constantly rain down on Earth. Expectations are that construction of the laboratory will be finished by the end of 2021.

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Ms Kealy said the $250 Power Saving Bonus was a rebate for Victorian electricity account holders who had a Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or received payments under concession programs. The programs include Centrelink pensioner concession; JobSeeker; Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy; or Department of Veterans Affairs pensioner concession. Ms Kealy said she wanted to ensure people eligible for the rebate did not miss out. “I’m concerned the State Government has done a terrible job in advertising this payment, particularly to those who don’t access social media,” she said. “That – combined with the decision to make applications online only – will lead to many of our most vulnerable residents missing out. “That’s why I have sent letters to all Lowan constituents explaining the application process for the Power Saving Bonus. “The letter also advises that those without access to the internet, or who simply require guidance to complete their application, can seek

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SILLY, BUT SERIOUS: Horsham West Primary School students, from left, Baxta Wade, Shayla Smart and Jacob Priest ‘dress silly for a serious cause’ on Friday. Students paid a gold coin donation to support Red Nose Day. Wimmera people can continue to donate to the cause online. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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over the phone assistance through the Brotherhood of St Laurence by calling 1800 830 029.” Ms Kealy said many regional Neighbourhood Houses were also providing outreach services to help people with their applications. A list of participating Neighbourhood Houses is available online at www.nhvic.org.au. Ms Kealy said she was also aware there might be people aged under 65 or simply not on the electoral roll who were eligible for but unaware of the program and encouraged people to spread the word. “If you have a loved one or neighbour who might be eligible for this payment, please ensure they are aware of it,” she said. Ms Kealy said people could check their eligibility and find out more about the Power Saving Bonus by visiting Victorian Energy Compare website at compare.energy.vic.gov. au.

Students show support for Red Nose Day Wimmera people can help save young lives and fund support programs by donating to the annual Red Nose Day campaign. While people Australia-wide observed Red Nose Day on Friday last week, the virtual nature of the campaign means people can continue to donate online. Every dollar raised will help save little lives by funding SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – research, education and advice for new parents, including the Red Nose Safe Sleep Advice Line. Money also supports Red Nose’s 24-7 counselling and support programs for heartbroken families reeling from the death of their child. This includes Red Nose’s unique Treasured Babies program and hand and foot castings, which give parents

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‘a lifetime of precious moments they will never get to experience’. Red Nose is aiming to raise $700,000 to keep these programs free and available to every Australian parent. Red Nose Australia chief executive Keren Ludski said new statistics released by the Federal Government showed a 20 percent increase in sudden infant deaths in Australia. The data, for 2018, shows 3012 babies and young children died in the year. Of these – • 112 were SIDS and fatal sleeping accidents – up from 93 the previous year. • 718 were neonatal deaths – down from 737. Neonatal deaths are those that occur in the first 28 days of a baby’s life, and includes congenital abnormalities, infections and prematurity.

• 66 were early childhood deaths, from causes including drowning, poisoning – down from 85. • 2116 were stillbirths – on par with 2118. There is a lag in the release of data to allow for coronial inquests and autopsy reports. Ms Ludski said Red Nose had worked relentlessly throughout the past three decades to reduce SIDS in Australia by more than 85 percent. “Every single person who has donated to Red Nose Day in the past can be thanked for that,” she said. “Red Nose Day also funds our free 24-7 grief and counselling services for the thousands of grief-stricken Australian families who lose a baby or young child every year.” People can visit rednoseday.org.au to make a donation or buy merchandise.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Government backs Overland

he State Government has continued to keep faith in The Overland train providing domestic passengerrail services through the Wimmera by confirming a bus connection to the service.

The government confirmed a ‘route five’ bus service that connects with The Overland in Horsham would move from a temporary to permanent timetable. The temporary timetable connection has been in operation since January and the change to a permanent service started on Sunday. Labor upper-house Member for Western Victoria and state minister Jaala Pulford said buses would continue to co-ordinate with the new timetable of the Adelaide to Melbourne The Overland train. She said the change would provide Horsham people with a bus service that connected with The Overland. For more than 130 years, people travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne and regional centres in between have used the interstate The Overland service. After facing a precarious future in July 2020, The Overland recommenced operations this year after a State Government funding boost ensuring service would continue for the next three years. Ms Pulford said The Overland, from January 3 to July, had made 92 journeys, including 46 return trips between Adelaide and Melbourne, stopping at regional centres. In that time, the train carried a total

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of 3448 passengers. While COVID-19 restrictions temporarily disrupted the service and border crossings, The Overland’s operator – Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions – provided a substitute bus service to cater for the reduced number of travellers. “We are always working towards providing better services for regional Victorians and the permanent timetable change will connect bus and passenger train services for Horsham residents,” Ms Pulford said “The iconic The Overland train service provides not only an important rail link with South Australia but also a boost to regional jobs, tourism and transport.” A need for day-to-day domestic Wimmera passenger-rail services remains a heavily debated issue in the region. Community leaders in the region consider The Overland, which travels to and from Melbourne twice a week, as ‘better than nothing’ but also a ‘second-class’ and often inappropriate and development-stifling service for regional Victorians.

LIFE-SAVING: Horsham teacher Beth Dortmans gives blood at an Australian Red Cross Lifeblood mobile donor centre in Horsham. Nurse Sarah Clark prepares to take the donation. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Service: ‘We still need blood’ Teacher Beth Dortmans was among Wimmera residents who took an opportunity to roll up their sleeves for a good cause during a mobile donor centre visit to Horsham this month. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s mobile service has attended the rural city regularly since 2015 after the closure of Horsham’s blood bank. Miss Dortmans made her 11th blood donation last week. “It’s something little I can do to help someone else,” she said. “One day it might be me, or someone I love, who needs it.” Miss Dortmans encouraged other

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The Federal Government’s 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review sessions are in response to COVID-19 border restrictions. Consultation occurred in Victoria’s northwest earlier this month and a southwest session will be on Monday. Telecommunications issues in relatively remote areas of the Wimmera and Western District have been the subject of considerable debate. Victoria’s Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership has identified improving general regional ‘connectivity’ as a priority. A review committee is encouraging people to join a consultation session, and if they cannot, to provide a written submission to an Issues Paper by the end of September. The Issues Paper, consultation dates and details on how to make a submission are available online at www.rtirc.gov.au. People can lodge written submissions

until Thursday, September 30, 2021. Review committee chair Luke Hartsuyker said the virtual consultations were proving successful, with strong community attendance. He said the sessions had allowed a five-member Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee to hear first-hand how people were accessing and using telecommunications services in regional areas. Consultations sessions have been occurring across all states. Mr Hartsuyker said session feedback was critical and would help set the telecommunications agenda for many years. “Local issues can often require local solutions, and we want to hear about those challenges to ensure this review has a significant impact on how the government responds,” he said. “What we want to do – and what the virtual consultations allow us to do – is to ensure we have a wide range of views from regional, rural and remote stakeholders across Australia.” The committee has heard from people ‘on the ground’ about the importance of telecommunications in regional areas.

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ROLL UP: Wimmera pharmacies have joined the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, working alongside sub-hubs to protect people from the virus. Horsham Terry White Chemmart pharmacist Amanda Carracher is pictured giving Clint Midgley his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Mrs Carracher said she was happy to see pharmacies jump on board. “The AstraZeneca is available in pharmacies and available to anyone older than 18 who wants to get vaccinated,” she said. “Booking is easy online and walkins are allowed depending on vacancies.” Mrs Carracher said the pharmacy roll-out provided a convenient option for Wimmera people to get vaccinated. “If people have any concerns about the vaccine or their eligibility, pharmacists are available to answer any questions,” she said. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Mr Hartsuyker said the consultation sessions had already revealed many issues that would be included in the committee’s report back to the Federal Government at the end of the year. “The committee has so far heard from communities about important issues such as mobile and broadband service reliability and resilience as well as knowing what connectivity options are available,” he said. “My committee and I will be providing a report card as to the state of play in regional telecommunications. ‘We will also be providing recommendations to government as to ways in which services in regional areas can be improved, including the use of new and emerging technologies. “Even if they can’t get to a virtual consultation, I would encourage stakeholders to have their say by providing a written submission and encourage others in their community to do so as well. “It does not need to be long, what we are interested in is the issues that are important to people.” The committee must report to government before December 31.

Meals on Wheels volunteers celebrated Wimmera communities will celebrate National Meals on Wheels Day today. Centre for Participation acting chief executive Robbie Millar said Meals on Wheels had been supporting the health and wellbeing of older and vulnerable people within Horsh-

am and Natimuk communities for more than 60 years. “This year we will be recognising the dedication, commitment and resilience of the 378 Meals on Wheels volunteers, who have tirelessly supported 90 vulnerable members of the community,” he said.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Connection with Afghan crisis

ember for Mallee Anne Webster has reminded communities across her electorate that the region was far from immune from the humanitarian crisis unfolding in war-torn Afghanistan.

Dr Webster said she had been working on expediting visas for Afghan refugees in the electorate for the past two years and developments in the Middle East had raised anxiety levels. She said many people from the Wimmera-Mallee had, in the past 20 years, also put themselves at risk to be involved in allied efforts to guarantee freedoms in the country that Australians took for granted. “We might like to think that this is just something else happening in the Middle East, but we have Afghan families in our electorate who have reached out,” she said. “I met with one of the guys in Swan Hill in the last week and have been advocating to the minister for support for his wife and 17-month-old daughter.” Dr Webster spoke of her concerns while visiting Horsham and joining Vietnam War veterans commemorating the Battle of Long Tan. “We had almost 60,000 Australians serve in Vietnam and among the 521 who died were people from our region,” she said. “We’ve had 39,000 soldiers in Afghanistan in the past 20 years and lost 41 Australians, who have families and who have died for freedoms we take for granted. “Some of the people involved in this effort have come from our electorate and we highly value and thank them for their service. “Having refugees here as well, who are valuable and contributing members of our

Anne Webster communities, certainly brings the reality back to a local perspective.” Australian and other allied countries are in a desperate struggle to rescue people at risk after the takeover of Afghanistan by their enemy of the past 20 years, The Taliban, a fundamentalist religious-political military organisation. The Taliban has a reputation for using terror, murder, torture and severe discrimination to uphold extreme religious-based rule over the people it governs. The Taliban toppled from power after United States-led Allied forces entered the country, which had been sheltering terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda, responsible for the 9-11 attacks.

Just in time Retired stockman Richard Morphett, of Nhill, managed to sneak in the launch of his autobiographical book before Victoria entered COVID-19 lockdown number seven on Saturday. Morphett launched Strike Me Roan! at Redrock Books and Gallery in Horsham on Friday night. Shop owner Marian Anderson introduced Morphett, while Faye Smith, who helped the author with editing in the early stages, introduced the book. Morphett said the novel provided an account of his life on a cattle station in central Northern Territory, starting in the 1950s. “It’s a way of life that is long gone,” he said. He said he was pleased to finally launch the book, the culmination of years of work. “The launch has been held up several times because of COVID restrictions or lockdowns, so it was great to launch it just in time,” he said. Morphett addressed those present OUTBACK ADVENTURES: Author Richard Morphett, at the event and answered questions. of Nhill, and Redrock Books and Gallery owner Marian Strike Me Roan! is available at ReAnderson launch Strike Me Roan! before the latest drock Books and Gallery along with Nhill Post Office. COVID-19 lockdown.

Pandemic support service available Beyond Blue leaders have reminded Wimmera-Mallee residents that support is available for people struggling throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The mental-health organisation runs a Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service, CMWSS, specifically designed to support people through the pandemic.

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JUST IN TIME: Country Women’s Association members from across the state entered more than 270 sections in a State Creative Arts Exhibition in Ararat last week. Award winners were presented and an opening day well attended before a COVID-19 lockdown announcement on Saturday cut the showcase short. Pictured at the exhibition are, clockwise from above: Creative arts chair Helen Ryvitch; Sadie King, Nhill, with her champion ‘best in show’ socks; and Jocelyn Reid admiring a quilt by Lois Johnson.

Ararat hosts state exhibition Organisers of an annual Country Women’s Association State Creative Arts Exhibition were thrilled with the event’s success despite having to pack up early to comply with another COVID-19 lockdown. The state exhibition, in Ararat Town Hall, started on Friday morning and was due to conclude at 4pm, Saturday. Association creative arts chair Helen Ryvitch told The Weekly Advertiser on Saturday morning she hoped the event could run to the end of the day as planned. However, she and fellow members were soon scrambling to pack up the extensive exhibition, after Premier Daniel Andrews announced regional Victoria would also enter stage-

four lockdown, from 1pm. Regardless, the event provided an opportunity for Victorian CWA members to showcase their talents and provide information about the long-running organisation to visitors. Mrs Ryvitch said a significant amount of work went into the exhibition, which took place in a different part of the state each year. Organisers started setting up the town hall on Monday last week, with judging under way on Tuesday. “That goes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with staging at the same time,” Mrs Ryvitch said. “Then we opened to the public on Friday. It’s those three full days to bring this together.

“There are just on 1700 entries, so it’s a lot of judging and a lot of work.” Association members from across the state had an opportunity to enter more than 270 sections, picking from handicrafts and home industries categories. Exhibition leaders set up the town hall to comply with COVID-safe conditions, including ensuring one-way traffic for easier physical distancing. Mrs Ryvitch said Friday’s opening day was well attended. “We did our presentations and award winners,” she said. “We had very good numbers through and we’re very happy being able to do the exhibition in these trying times.” – Sarah Matthews

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(March 21- April 20) Lucky colour: Red Lucky day: Thursday Racing numbers: 2-9-1-7 Lotto numbers: 2-9-17-29-37-45 It is a hectic period in which most will have to be very careful in making any decisions that concern others and their assets. Wiser to separate love and career dealings for now.

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(July 23- August 22) Lucky colour: Blue Lucky day: Friday Racing numbers: 1-1-9-2 Lotto numbers: 1-19-30-38-39-40 For the patient Leo, things are about to return to normal. If planning major moves, ponder on who gets the most benefit. For now, it is wiser to stay with the one you know best.

Taurus:

(April 21- May 20) Lucky colour: Green Lucky day: Monday Racing numbers: 4-1-1-2 Lotto numbers: 4-11-27-28-33-42 Many will be tying up loose ends, and some will be extracting themselves out of difficult situations. On the domestic scene, many will be re-arranging furniture, changing their address, and their lifestyle. There are improvements in all aspects over this period.

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(June 22- July 22) Lucky colour: Brown Lucky day: Saturday Racing numbers: 6-7-1-5 Lotto numbers: 6-7-15-18-34-41 A lot will depend on how you handle the family budget, now is the time to pay the bills and return favors. Check the small print before signing anything. Some could get caught between warring friends and find it hard to stay neutral.

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(August 23- September 23) Lucky colour: Purple Lucky day: Tuesday Racing numbers: 1-2-2-1 Lotto numbers: 1-20-21-28-31-43 Someone could irritate you, so don’t take their remarks too personally. Many changes are coming up for those with the get-up and go, and more success is possible. There is also luck in a hunch that could pay up.

(December 21- January 19) Lucky colour: Pink Lucky day: Saturday Racing numbers: 3-7-1-2 Lotto numbers: 3-7-12-29-32-37 Far distant places or persons could be significant in your future planning. Now is not the time to take risks with any shared assets. Avoid speculating on the unknown.

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(January 20- February 19) Lucky colour: Red Lucky day: Tuesday Racing numbers: 6-8-1-7 Lotto numbers: 6-8-17-24-32-45 Not too easy to keep the peace in any close relationship. Someone close could be experiencing problems and needs your help. Almost all levels of your life now, there should be stability returning.

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(February 20- March 20) Lucky colour: White Lucky day: Tuesday Racing numbers: 2-1-9-1 Lotto numbers: 2-19-27-35-40-44 A very moody influence around you will need to make quite an effort to keep organised. Now you have an excellent chance of opportunity to bring some of your dreams to reality.

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(May 21- June 21) Lucky colour: Lilac Lucky day: Monday Racing numbers: 3-8-1-1 Lotto numbers: 3-8-10-12-32-44 You will need to think before you say anything that could lose support where you need it most. For many, travel plans could be altered or deferred. Later in this period, people could be more inclined to listen to your carefully thought out plans.

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(November 23- December 20) Lucky colour: Green Lucky day: Thursday Racing numbers: 2-4-3-10 Lotto numbers: 2-4-6-17-30-35 Irritations or outside influences could interfere with personal relationships, so keep your cool. Although this is a progressive period, things are not as they seem to be, so get everything in writing.

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(September 24- October 23) Lucky colour: Blue Lucky day: Wednesday Racing numbers: 8-1-4-1 Lotto numbers: 8-14-18-26-39-42 Using that charm on all around you, the chance or choice of a lifetime could present itself. Many singles could decide to make a permanent romantic relationship. Contacts from the past should be friendly.

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(October 24- November 22) Lucky colour: Orange Lucky day: Sunday Racing numbers: 5-1-1-1 Lotto numbers: 5-11-13-35-41-44 Not wise to mix business with pleasure. Almost anything that started this period has an element of success attached to it. There are also sudden changes for many.

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orsham and the broader Wimmera’s reputation for providing a national heartbeat for grains research is set to gain momentum after a guarantee of more high-quality water for development.

Agricultural research based at Horsham’s Grains Innovation Park is anchoring a $10-million water-recycling project that will allow for an expansion of an ongoing probe into grain-production science. The ultimate benefit from the research is stronger, more reliable, more nutritious and higher-yielding crops that provide building blocks for farmer success, generate billions of dollars in trade and help feed a hungry world. Grains Innovation Park, providing a Wimmera base for various government agencies, has one of the largest workforces in Horsham and its Agriculture Victoria team brings together a broad network in cultural diversity as well as scientific knowledge from around the world. Shoring up its longevity as a nationally significant research institution has widespread implications, not only for the grains industry, but also the socio-economic health of the Wimmera. The Horsham Agriculture Smartwater and Integrated Water Management Project, the result of joint federal and state government funding, will tap into Horsham wastewater previously inappropriate for grain research plots because of salt and sediment contamination. With accompanying infrastructure and evolving technology, it opens the door for an expansion of irrigation opportunities and the types of grain and growing circumstances researchers can study and develop. Agriculture Victoria research director Traci Griffin said the project would provide long-term security and reduce risks to valuable research and innovation at Horsham SmartFarm and provide ‘benefits to the Australian grains industry more broadly’. “Agriculture Victoria currently uses the wastewater from Horsham treatment plant to irrigate 190 hectares of land used for trials on the Horsham

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rospective Longerenong College students will be able to experience one of the state’s primary agricultural institutions from the comfort of their own homes on Sunday.

The college’s annual open day will be an online affair again this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. College business development officer Donna Winfield said plans for the virtual event were progressing well. “COVID has seen many events cancelled and postponed throughout the past 18 months and this year Longerenong College was again forced to try to look into a crystal ball and predict whether there would be a lockdown for the on-campus open day,” she said. “The call was made early and you guessed it, we will be in another lockdown on the planned date.” Ms Winfield said establishing a virtual open day early helped streamline the planning process. She said this year’s event would follow on from a successful virtual open day in 2020. “Again this year we will take you from the comfort of your lounge room to Longerenong College and onto our farm of the future – equipped with drones, boom sprays, headers and more,” she said.

OPPORTUNITIES: Longerenong College first-year Certificate IV students Sam Wallace and Melea McKay work on a car. Prospective students will learn more about what the college has to offer at a virtual open day on Sunday. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “With 100 percent of last year’s graduates securing jobs, demand for ag has more than doubled.” Ms Winfield said the open day offered potential students a ‘perfect chance’ to look at where a qualification from Longerenong College could take them. “The open day will see you meet

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Ms Winfield said one of the positives of a virtual event was it could reach people throughout the country. “To attend the day in person, people need to travel here, often have to stay overnight and travel home again,” she said. “With the closure of borders and travel restrictions, attending in person is impossible for some. “This way, nobody has to miss out on discovering what Longy has to offer and they can use that information to make decisions about their future.” Ms Winfield said a highlight of the event would be a live question and answer session on Facebook and YouTube at 11am. “If you are curious about a career in ag, you can have all your questions answered,” she said. Registration for the virtual open day is essential and people can visit website www.longy.com.au for more information or to register.

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Dr Whitehouse is one of just a few international experts working in applied seed longevity research. Her principal goal is the effective use of germplasm – the living tissue from which new plants are grown – for hundreds of years. “I am really passionate about global food security and my research focuses on improving and optimising seed longevity and quality management systems to ensure germplasm availability for hundreds of years,” she said. Dr Whitehouse completed a PhD investigating the optimal conditions for drying rice seeds to maximise their life span in long-term genebank storage. The research launched a five-year stint at the world’s largest rice genebank, in the Philippines. A career highlight involved travelling to genebanks in countries and centres of crop diversity including Mexico, Colombia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Morocco, Lebanon and India, as part of a post-doctoral position working on a seed longevity initiative.

EXPLORING LONGEVITY: Australian Grains Genebank scientist Dr Katherine Whitehouse. Dr Whitehouse joined Agriculture Victoria in 2018 at Australian Grains Genebank in Horsham. “I have spent a lot of time streamlining and optimising the efficiencies of our genebank processes including seed production, harvest, drying and storage,” she said. “My recent research has focused on lentil, because it is one of our mandate crops but one which at present we know very little about its longev-

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Walsh: Action needed now Victorian Opposition agricultural spokesman Peter Walsh has accused the State Government of failing to solve a ‘desperate’ shortage of workers for Victorian farms and agriculture businesses. Mr Walsh said tens of thousands of vacancies that needed filling in Victoria’s horticulture industry represented ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as the closure of international borders – and Victoria’s unwillingness to prioritise farm workers’ entry to the state – continued to bite. He said industry experts were pointing out that without action, a shortage of harvest contractors and bulk handlers, shearers and workers in the meat-processing industry would derail a bumper year for Victorian agriculture. “The government must prioritise farm workers for entry into the state,” Mr Walsh said. “With the current limit for seasonal workers expected to be met by October – and a forecast shortage of up to 24,000 workers in the horticulture industry – Labor’s Agriculture Minister can’t afford to delay.” Mr Walsh said other measures, such as rapid testing for COVID-19 and better vaccination rates, could be a game-changer in providing certainty for the food-supply chain. “The time is now for the government to roll out rapid testing. It’s a way to keep Victorians safe. It’s a way to help reopen this state and keep us open,” he said.

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Mr Walsh said Victorian agricultural shows and field days were desperate for a financial lifeline to ensure their survival into next year. He made his comments with confirmation of the cancellation of 2021 shows at Wimmera centres Nhill, Warracknabeal and Stawell as well as Maffra, Colac, Cobram, Sunbury and Berrigan and expectations of others to follow. Mr Walsh said the cancellations left many of the volunteer-run events, which had already recorded hefty losses in 2020, at risk of disappearing entirely. “Our iconic ag shows and field days are a prime opportunity for our farmers and farm businesses to connect to improve their productivity and profitability,” he said. “Cancellation of the Royal Melbourne Show has also torpedoed an important opportunity for producers and breeders to showcase their work to the community and among potential buyers. “The future of these events is in doubt with the Andrews Labor government

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BEST IN CLASS: Asher Kinsman and Joel Fowler at Emmetts Horsham are proud to be providing sales, service and parts of Bredal spreaders.

Emmetts is pleased to offer the entire range of Bredal spreaders in all branches across western Victoria and South Australia. As well as machinery, Emmetts will also be providing parts and service support to customers in these areas. Bredal is a family owned and operated business located in Vejle, Denmark. Bredal Australia have been the sole importer for the past 20 years and are based in Gunnedah NSW, with staff across Australia for sales, parts and service backup support. Bredal specialises in the production of high-quality lime and fertiliser spreaders, from three point linkage models right through to top end trailing units. For over 60 years, Bredal have been leaders in spreader design using robust construction techniques, whilst ensuring products are simple to operate.

the dedicated fertiliser spreader options currently available. This is achieved while maintaining the ability to spread unprocessed materials with the same machine and remaining a simple reliable product. The addition of the XE models with extended spinner placement mean unprecedented application widths can be achieved, the K135XE model spreads up to 48m of commercial fertiliser with a carrying capacity of 21,000L. At the technological forefront, Bredal utilises class leading computer technology from Teejet to offer machines controlled via ISOBUS with capabilities including Auto Calibration via weigh cells, headland

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So, let’s take a step back and consider just how fortunate we are in grain growing at the moment. It was only a few months ago that we were on tenterhooks, waiting for that predicted wetter-than-average season to come to fruition. Just in the nick of time, the rain arrived and dry-sown crops bounced out of the ground. While Australian farmers are revelling in photos on social media of bogged tractors, it’s a very different picture in the northern hemisphere. Drought is still ravaging much of Canada and the United States. Canada is a good country mile in

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front of any other country in canola production. While we’re second on the list, they still produce more than four times what we do. “It’s not nice to say but the reality is the Canadian farmers’ loss is our gain and them having less to export is going to put us in the front seat to supply a lot of markets, especially into the likes of Europe and China,” Thomas Elders market analyst and Country Today regular Andrew Whitelaw told the program last week. “We’ve seen Canadian canola futures hit that nice, beautiful $1000

a ton. It is a price we got to briefly for a couple of hours in June, but now it’s got there and it’s settled there, which is really good because it’s probably at a record level now,” he said. “While we’re not seeing the same price levels as Canada, it is flowing through here in Western Australia with the canola price above $915 a ton for the coming harvest and the east coast slightly lower but still broaching that $900.” What’s extraordinary about this is that usually a bumper crop here results in price falls: the old supply and demand pendulum domestically. But global trade has outmuscled local tensions. NAB Economist Phin Zeibell told Country Today, it’s a rare phenomenon.

“Two years ago we had this big drought-induced shortage – of wheat – in eastern Australia and that pushed local prices higher than global benchmarks,” he said. “I think what we’re seeing now… on the ground for Australian producers is wheat prices with a three in front of it, easily with a three in front of it coming into harvest, and that’s a great season… maybe even better than last season. “So you’ve got this great combination of prices and volumes which doesn’t happen very often.” It gives a whole new meaning to the saying, ‘there’s money in mud’. I’ll leave the last word to Andrew Whitelaw: “This will be a year, and you can hold me on this, this will be a year to be remembered and talked about in a generations time.”

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Authorities are urging graingrowers across the region to be vigilant when inspecting wheat crops, following the identification of stripe rust infection. Analysis has revealed infections in susceptible varieties in western and central Victoria with a strain likely to be the same that caused issues last year. Agriculture Victoria research scientist Dr Mark McLean advised growers and consultants to inspect cereal crops for symptoms and determine the need to apply foliar fungicides. He said growers should check the latest disease-resistance ratings in a Victorian Cereal Disease Guide online at agriculture.vic.gov.au/ biosecurity/plant-diseases/grain-pulses-and-cerealdiseases/cereal-disease-guide to identify the varieties at greatest risk. “This is a relatively early infection for stripe rust and it could be a sign of significant issues if conditions continue to be favourable,” he said. “Rusts have the potential to cause more than 30 percent yield loss in susceptible varieties, if unmanaged.”

Raffle to shore up Natimuk asset Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society hopes to raise between $15,000 and $30,000 from a raffle so it can buy a remnant parcel of rail easement on the edge of Natimuk Showground. The society has decided to buy the land south of the reserve fenceline, unused for rail transport for decades, from VicTrack to eliminate a need to pay rising rental fees. Buying the land will mean the society will own all of the showground site and open opportunities for expansion. Society secretary Judith Bysouth said the raffle, which offered 50 travel-voucher prizes for $5 a ticket, was also about generating support for industries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Half of the easement land was bought in 2012 to accommodate tennis courts and we have been paying rent on the other, so we’ve decided to bite the bullet and raise money to buy the rest,” she said. “Hopefully in buying these vouchers people will respond and also join us in providing some hope and inspiration for our accommodation and hospitality industries.” There are 6000 tickets with a total prize pool valued at $45,000 and each prize valued between $600 and $900. Officials will draw the raffle on December 18 and winners will have 18 months to regis- PRIZE POTENTIAL: Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral ter their voucher and then 18 Society committee member Lois Trimble, also a member of months to use it. Stawell society, promotes a major raffle.

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SUCCESS: Some of Victoria’s top rams were on display at Marnoo Recreation Reserve for Marnoo Stud Breeders Association’s second state show. Organisers hope to build on the event for next year.

arnoo Stud Breeders Association leaders are expecting to host an even bigger and better Victorian State Merino Field Day in 2022 following the success of this month’s event.

President Trent Carter said some of Victoria’s top rams were on display at Marnoo Recreation Reserve for the association’s second state show. Last year’s event was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inaugural event in 2019 featured 26 studs. Mr Carter said this year’s field day had 32 studs in action and both he and Victorian Stud Merino Sheep Breeders Association president Peter Rogers had received inquiries from other breeders. “We could have an extra four or five next year,” he said. “People loved the layout and the time slot. It’s a six-hour event without any bells and whistles. It’s relaxed, easy to move around in and nobody is hidden away. “The atmosphere was nice and social and commercial breeders could come and have a quiet look. “We had a big marquee – 20 metres by 45 metres – for all the visiting studs and trades. We had about 500 rams scanned in on the day and they are some of Victoria’s best.”

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Mr Carter said being able to host the event in between statewide lockdowns was ‘pure luck’. He said it helped that studs and trades involved were happy to be flexible and work alongside the committee. Restrictions at the time enabled crowds to attend the field day on August 16, provided they complied with the organisers’ COVID-safe plan. “Everyone was great about adhering to COVID restrictions and it was a really safe and successful event,” Mr Carter said. “We had about 250 people visit throughout the day, with about 350 in

total by the time you counted trades and stud breeders. “They were all pure, genuine stud breeders and the feedback we got was fantastic. “We had a great level of inquiry. It was just a great day to get out and socialise with everyone and see everyone’s stud genetics. “It’s really been two years since we’ve got to see what the Victorian merino industry has to offer.” Mr Carter, who is also co-principal of Marnoo’s Wallaloo Park stud, said participants were particularly pleased to attend the Marnoo event after the last-minute cancellation of the Austra-

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lian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo in July. “We’d unloaded our rams, stayed the night and had to load them back up the next day and leave,” Mr Carter said. “It wasn’t a huge disaster for Victorian studs, it was worse for NSW and South Australians. Some people from South Australia drove for 12 hours only to get to Bendigo and have to go home again – and be back over the border by midnight.” Mr Carter said competition was a highlight of the Victorian State Merino Field Day. “We were fortunate to judge the Victorian long wool championships at

Marnoo, which were supposed to be judged at Bendigo,” he said. “We had Robert Plush, George McKenzie and Jonno Hicks judge the competition and then two of them also judged the March-shorn rams.” Marnoo’s Belbourie Merino and Poll Merino Stud won the coveted Zoetis Hogget Ram of the Year accolade. Marnoo Stud Breeders Association is a ‘group of local stud breeders putting on an event for the state’. Mr Carter said association members would meet in November to discuss any feedback and set a date for next year’s field day. He said the event would only continue to grow in stature. “We really want to ramp up the social aspect, with a bar and live music – which we didn’t do this year – and really create a fun day out for the family,” he said. “We have our fingers crossed for next year.” People can email feedback to marnoomerinos@gmail.com. Marnoo breeders will also turn their attention to their on-property sales at the end of September and early October. Many of the studs will host open days on September 23, with Wallaloo Park’s sale day scheduled for September 30.

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Mrs Martin, 28, works on her family’s farm at Brim, juggles three days a week working at Warracknabeal not-for-profit disability organisation Woodbine, all while studying primary school teaching. She has also signed up for a Young Farmers Business Bootcamp with Agriculture Victoria. The bootcamps, first piloted in 2015, are designed for people new to farming to help them understand and manage business risk and to develop a business plan to grow their enterprise. Mrs Martin is part of a growing band of young farmers seeking to develop their farm-finance skills. She said despite growing up on a farm, it was not until she joined husband Sam in their sheep, cattle and mixed-cropping enterprise that she came to see the business side of agriculture. “I never previously had anything to do with the books,” she said. “My husband hates doing the farm books and never prioritised them. “I think we now understand the value that can be added to a business when the books are done properly and how important it is to budget and plan financially. “I felt a little out of my depth at times during the bootcamp, but found

ALWAYS LEARNING: Brim’s Karleigh Martin is taking every opportunity to learn more about business management in agriculture. it really beneficial and I learned a lot.” Mrs Martin said during one of the bootcamp sessions a presenter said: ‘It helps if you think like a banker, which means knowing what documents to keep up to date, showing you can manage cash flow’.

She said the advice struck a chord. “At the workshop we looked at the performance benchmarks produced by Grains Research and Development Corporation for farmers performing in the top 20 percent,” she said. “The farmers were producing more tonnes per hectare with lower input

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VFF president Emma Germano said member feedback for the organisation to be a united voice for all Victorian farmers had driven the move for the organisation to evolve and modernise. “The VFF exists to be the voice of Victorian agriculture and is here to protect and progress farmers’ interests,” she said. “As much as we acknowledge our past and where we have come from, our strategic plan defines our way forward.” Ms Germano said the VFF focus would be on fostering a connected and engaged farming community, using resources responsibly, advocating for farmers and evolving and modernising the organisation. “This is all intended to deliver value to Victorian farmers,” she said. The VFF has identified four

key measures for success by 2026. These are – • To be financially supported by at least 5000 Victorian farmers by 2026; • The operating budget is in surplus by 2024; • At least 50 percent of a policy council’s key objectives are achieved each year; • Victorian farmers describe the VFF as accountable, transparent, inclusive and effective. “We must encourage as many farmers as possible to actively participate in the VFF,” Ms Germano said. “By gathering the diversity of thoughts and opinions of Victorian farmers and the community, we can better work towards achieving common ground. “Our industry is evolving rapidly and we must ensure we do the same to ensure we provide the support, advocacy and resources farmers need moving forward.”

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Energy farm backs community projects Seven community groups from across the Wimmera and southern Mallee will use money provided by a regional wind farm to complete pressing projects. Representatives from the successful organisations accepted cheques from a Murra Warra Wind Farm 1 Sustainable Community Grants Fund at a presentation at Horsham Golf Club. Wimmera Development Association is managing the ongoing fund through a community grants steering group, which allocated the full complement of $61,000 available to clubs to put towards projects. Clubs must complete all projects by June 30 next year. Applicants put forward projects valued at a total $240,000 and the steering group needed to make selections based on the

impact each had from social and environmental sustainability perspectives for the benefit of communities in Horsham Rural City, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack municipalities. The grants program is part of the wind farm’s community investment program. RES Australia’s Susan Findlay-Tickner, representing Murra Warra Wind Farm, said the money came from a community program, established on completion of stage one of the farm. “It was a well subscribed grant process, which was great to see,” she said. “It meant that we have very good projects going forward – some of which have already been implemented. It looks like we’re going to have good outcomes.” Ms Findlay-Tickner said when the sec-

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nvesting in a future-ready agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector is the goal of a 2022 science and innovation awards grant program, with applications now open.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is inviting young researchers, scientists and innovators in agriculture, fisheries and forestry to submit a project application that addresses industry challenges. “Australia has a proud tradition of innovation and we’re looking to build on that legacy with the next generation of Aussie smarts,” he said. “We’re looking for projects that tackle issues in innovative ways and contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. “It’s about supporting young people who are passionate about agriculture and helping them make a difference. “Our young people are at the forefront of transforming agriculture as it grows to a $100-billion industry. “Their innovations and new ideas will help individual farmers as well as whole industries and communities. “They will drive change as ideas and prototypes become reality.”

Fraser Border from the University of Southern Queensland was last year’s Ministerial Award winner. “His project used augmented reality to help meat-process workers improve accuracy and efficiency, reduce waste and increase returns for processors,” Mr Littleproud said. People can find out more and apply online at www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/ conferences-events/scienceawards. Applications close at 5pm on October 1. The 2022 round features 12 industry award categories, with each winner receiving a grant of up to $22,000. Award categories are: Established, new and emerging rural industries; Eggs and poultry; Red-meat process; Pork; Wool; Cotton; Biosecurity and digital innovation; Fisheries and aquaculture; Forest and wood products; Grains; Horticulture; and Viticulture and oenology. The Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is an open competitive annual grant program supporting young people aged between 18 and 35 who are working, employed or studying in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry-related industry – including food and sustainable natural-resource management.

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Gaining a feel for college challenge Two weeks into her new role as Longerenong College’s general manager has provided Avril Hogan with insight into one of the Wimmera’s iconic agricultural institutions. Ms Hogan said in meeting staff and students and learning about ‘the many and exciting’ projects underway she had quickly observed a strong connection throughout the college.

“There is really a deep commitment from staff and everyone involved from the organisation to train students and get them ready for an exciting career in agriculture,” she said. “It is fantastic and I can’t wait to get deeply involved in the planning for what is an exciting future.” Ms Hogan, with more than 20 years of combined experience in marketing, teaching and the ag-

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pal research scientist – agricultural systems with CSIRO, is leading the area-wide management for cropping systems weeds project to better understand the importance of weed mobility, and test the opportunities for this collaborative approach. He says the idea is to draw together industries and land managers to ‘find a collaborative solution to a common problem’ where a strong value proposition can be established. “Area-wide management has been very effective in the management of invasive animal pests and for some mobile insect pests,” he said. “We know some weeds are particularly good at moving across the landscape, either as contaminants or borne on the wind or in flood water – and most farmers have experienced a weed incursion from a source beyond their farm boundary. “We are testing collaborative and cost-effective ways to reduce the spread of cropping weeds across diverse farming landscapes.” Each of the three pilot areas has identified the highest priority mobile weeds to target in its initial on-ground project. In Sunraysia, Mallee Sustainable Farming and horticulture organisations have partnered to develop strategies that minimise spray drift while also providing effective control of

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imilar to feral animals, ‘mobile’ weeds move easily across landscapes, taking no notice of boundary fences, land use or land tenure.

These weeds are now the subject of a pilot area-wide management project to trial co-operative and cost-effective methods to reduce the movement of these weeds and the herbicide resistance traits they have evolved. The cross-industry project has Federal Government funding to target weeds that are a common problem to all industries in an area and have mobile seed and pollen – that is, they spread easily. Weed species that fit the criterion include flaxleaf fleabane, feathertop Rhodes grass and annual ryegrass. In three distinct regions – in the Darling Downs of Queensland, the Riverina of NSW and the Sunraysia in Victoria – project teams are devising and implementing area-wide management programs to tackle target weeds of concern in their region. The University of Adelaide is providing targeted herbicide resistance testing within the pilot areas and mapping the spread of weeds, based on genetic testing conducted at the University of Queensland. Dr Rick Llewellyn, senior princi-

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important weeds like fleabane. The University of Adelaide’s Dr Chris Preston is helping the Sunraysia project team as it investigates application techniques and product choice for summer weed control in this diverse cropping region. “Where a range of different crops are grown in close proximity there is a risk of damage through off-site

movement of herbicides,” Mr Llewellyn said. “To reduce this risk, growers using some products, such as phenoxy herbicides, must work within narrow application windows; but to prevent large populations of weeds setting mobile seeds, growers need cost-effective herbicide options. “The area-wide management trials

led by Mallee Sustainable Farming compared weed fallow control efficacy of six alternative products registered for use in optical sprayers, as well as options for better control of mobile and resistance-prone weeds like sow thistle in horticulture.” The ‘WeedSmart Big 6 tactics’ can be applied to area-wide management as well as within a cropping enterprise to tackle resistance through strategic patch management and diverse control methods that result in low weed densities and prevent seed set of mobile weeds. Mr Llewellyn said more co-ordinated awareness and information sharing could channel effort and innovation into weed-management improvements that benefited the individual land manager as well as the district. “There has been an increase in the diversity of food production industries in many districts over recent decades, so there’s more and more opportunity for a collaborative approach to reduce weed costs and risks as ‘new neighbours’ become established in many dryland grain growing areas,” he said. The project involves a variety of research and development partners and has Federal Government support. People can visit website www. weedsmart.org.au for more information about diverse weed control tactics.

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wo months after confirming it for the market, Alpina Australia has revealed pricing of its updated XD3 performance SUV, which will check into showrooms later this year from $119,900 plus on-road costs.

That starting price places the new luxurious high-rider $4000 upstream of the semi-skim BMW X3 M40i on which it is based, but still $41,000 more affordable than the manic X3 M Competition. Unlike the flagship X3, Alpina’s mid-sized offering is powered by a

3.0-litre straight-six twin-turbo diesel engine developing 261kW-730Nm, marking a 16kW-30Nm improvement over the old model. With drive sent to all four wheels via a tweaked eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, the XD3 will launch from 0-100kmh in a claimed 4.9 seconds and push on to a top speed of 254kmh. Alpina says that despite the rapid performance, the XD3 will sip 6.8 litres of fuel per 100km on the combined cycle, thanks in part to the new 48V mild hybrid system that can also

contribute up to 8kW of power when needed. Other changes of note include refreshed styling of the radiator grille, headlights, body kit and rear diffuser, revised variable sports steering, upgraded brake pads and a recalibrated dynamic stability control system. In classic Alpina style, the XD3 is packed full of more standard equipment than you could poke a stick at, highlights of which include Comfort+ driving mode, 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, Vernasca leather upholstery, bespoke Lavalina leather steering wheel, redesigned centre console,

ambient lighting, panoramic glass sunroof and a 16-speaker HarmanKardon sound system. More than just a straight-line hero, the XD3 also comes with reworked adaptive sports suspension, sport front seats, sport rear differential, rear-bias for the AWD system, bespoke stainless-steel exhaust system and new sport displays like a virtual boost gauge, g-meter and oil temperature readout. It all rides on a bespoke 20-inch alloy wheel and Pirelli P-Zero ‘ALP’ tyre combination.

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Nissan confirms Z for 2022 launch fter years of waiting, Nissan has finally unveiled its newgeneration Z car in production form and announced key specifications, including the confirmation of a 298kW-475Nm twinturbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine and a 2022 Australian arrival.

Known simply as the Z, the new two-seat coupe will be offered in the US at least – Aussie specs to be confirmed – in sport and performance guises, both of which make use of the force-fed six and square off against the Toyota Supra GT and GTS. In any case, the engine will be offered with a choice of six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmissions and the performance version scoring a heap of extra toys and platform upgrades including launch control, rev-matching, upgraded brakes and a limited-slip differential. Peak power comes on song at a 6400rpm – just 400rpm shy of the redline – while maximum torque is available across a 5000rpm band from 1600-5600rpm. Nissan is yet to publish any performance figures, though a sub-five second dash from 0-100kmh should be on the cards for the manuals, while the automatics, especially the performance version, should comfortably crack the low fours. For reference, a six-cylinder Supra –

which has less power but more torque – stops the clock in 4.1 seconds. Measuring 4379mm long, 1844mm wide and 1316mm tall, the new model is 139mm longer than the current 370Z but 6mm narrower and 4mm lower, the two generations sharing a 2550mm wheelbase. In terms of styling, there are no great surprises with the new Z thanks to the extensive promotion and coverage of the Z proto first shown off in September last year, with only a few key details being tweaked here and there. As reported previously, elements of virtually every previous Z car can be spotted in the new design; the front end is a modern take on the original

240Z, including the teardrop-shaped headlights, while the rear end was inspired by the 300ZX of the 1990s. The cab-back silhouette is a hallmark of every Z to date, with traces of both 240Z and 370Z visible in the roof and hiplines. This retro-meets-modern design language is continued within the cabin, which Nissan says has been ‘designed to fit the driver and passenger like a glove’. Blending modern technology with classic design cues, the Z’s dash features three analogue pod gauges oriented towards the driver showing boost pressure, turbo rpm and battery voltage.

A slim pair of air vents below crest an 8.0 or 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, underlined by physical shortcut buttons and dials. The HVAC controls then fill the gap between the dash and a raised centre console dominated by the gear shifter. In keeping with classic sportscar ethos, the interior is minimalist in its design, the simple centre console housing a single cupholder and a select few buttons – seat heating, boot release, rev-matching and starter. A manual handbrake lever adds an extra level of authenticity. Drivers are greeted by a Z-branded multifunction steering wheel and a configurable 12.3-inch digital cockpit

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amborghini has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its legendary Countach supercar by relaunching it as a limited-edition special, packed full of the brand’s latest and greatest technology. Ford has also jumped on the classics bandwagon with its GT ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition, a car – as the name suggests – designed to commemorate the birth of its original GT40 Le Mans prototype. Blending classic design cues with modern tech, the new Countach features an uprated version of the Sian’s 6.5-litre V12 mild hybrid powertrain, which now produces a combined 599kW and though no combined torque figure is quoted, the V12 is good for 720Nm while the transmission-mounted 48V electric motor churns out 35Nm. Despite the classic looks, this makes it one of the fastest Lambo production cars to date, stopping the clock from 0-100kmh in 2.8 seconds, 0-200 kmh in 8.6 seconds and pushing on to a top speed of 355kmh. That kidney-scarring 0-100kmh time is possible thanks to the now signature all-wheel-drive system, with gear changes fired off by a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. By contrast, the Ford GT ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition is devoid of mechanical updates, continuing with the

ICONIC: Lamborghini has relaunched its Countach.

standard GT’s 482kW-746Nm twinturbocharged 3.5-litre V6 and should share the same 3.2-second 0-100kmh time and 348kmh top speed. The latest in a long line of special edition GTs released recently, the ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition is adorned in era-specific ‘Wimbledon White’ paint with ‘Antimatter Blue’ graphics as per the original prototype racer. Antimatter Blue-painted carbon fibre wheels complement the Ford’s roof and bonnet decals, with the colour scheme continuing through the

interior with ‘Lightspeed Blue’ Alcantara-wrapped carbon-fibre seats and instrument panel. Appliques in Antimatter Blue also feature on the GT’s instrument panel, door register bezels and seat crossbrace. There is nothing retro about the reborn Countach’s body and monocoque, which are made entirely from carbon-fibre. Beneath are staggered alloy wheels, 20-inch front, 21-inch rear, wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Corsa rubber.

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quarter of next year. Lamborghini president and chief executive Stephan Winkelmann said the new model was as visionary today as the original was back in the 1970s. “One of the most important automotive icons, the Countach not only embodies the design and engineering tenet of Lamborghini but represents our philosophy of reinventing boundaries, achieving the unexpected and extraordinary and, most importantly, being the stuff of dreams,” he said. “The Countach LPI 800-4 pays homage to this Lamborghini legacy but it is not retrospective: it imagines how the iconic Countach of the ’70s and ’80s might have evolved into an elite super sports model of this decade. “It is a Lamborghini that innately expresses the marque’s enduring and emotive power – always inspirational and thrilling to see, hear and most of all drive.” Announcing the Ford GT ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition, program manager Mike Severson said it would be the first commemorative model to ‘go beyond celebrating race wins’. “This one goes deep and honours the earliest of Ford supercar heritage,” he said, describing it as ‘a modern interpretation of the original, with no mistaking what this car is paying tribute to’. – Callum Hunter

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Australian Story [s] 10:30 Back To Nature [s] 11:00 The Chemical World (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 Question Everything [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Fake Or Fortune? [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 The Business [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] 9:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] 11:00 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) [s] 12:00 Black-ish (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Desperate Housewives (M s) [s] 1:00 The Block (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 RBT (PG) [s] 8:30 Australian Crime Stories: Derek Percy: The Face Of Evil (M) [s] 9:30 Reported Missing (M d,l) [s] 10:45 NINE News Late [s] 11:15 Chicago Med (M mp) [s] 12:05 World’s Worst Flights (M l) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 9:00 Off The Bench (M) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU (M d,v) [s] 11:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Hitler Youth (PG) (In English/ German) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) 8:30 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (M) 9:40 The Good Fight (M) 10:40 SBS World News 11:10 Criminal Planet (MA15+) 12:00 Mr Mercedes (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Auction Squad 8:00 Harry’s Practice 8:30 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Million Dollar Minute 2:00 Bancroft (M l,s,v) 3:00 Weekender 3:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v) 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries (M v)

12:00 A Football Life (PG) 1:00 America’s Game 2:00 Demolition NZ (M l) 3:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 2 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 2 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session - Day 2 *Live* 11:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 12:30 Pawnography (PG) 1:30 LPL Pro (MA15+)

6:00 The Middle (PG) 7:00 Frasier (PG) 8:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 2:00 Mom (M d,s) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 9:00 JAG (PG) 11:00 Star Trek: Next Generation (PG) 12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M v) 10:30 Seal Team (M v) 11:30 FBI (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping

5:00 Worldwatch 12:00 Seconds From Disaster (PG) 2:45 New Girl (PG) 3:35 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:30 Shortland Street (PG) 6:00 Forged In Fire (PG) 6:55 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:25 NITV News Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (M l) 10:10 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish (M)

1:40 Mythbusters Junior 2:40 The Unlisted (PG) 3:10 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho 3:35 Wow That’s Amazing 4:00 Ace My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Space Nova 6:30 Teenage Boss 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (Part 1 And 2) (PG) 8:35 Wishfart! 9:00 Slugterra 9:20 Make It Pop

5:05 Children’s Programs 2:05 Dinosaur Train 2:30 Pet & Cat 3:00 Molly Of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Kiddets 5:05 PJ Masks 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:15 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:45 TBA 10:15 Doctor Who (PG)

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 11:00 Coronavirus: Public Update 12:00 ABC News At Noon 1:40 Capital Hill 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 Road To Tokyo 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

2:00 90 Day Fiancé (M l) 3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 3:30 The Nanny (PG) 4:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 4:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 6:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Young Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Kill Bill: Volume 2” (MA15+) (’04) Stars: Uma Thurman 11:15 America’s Top Dog (PG)

12:00 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Two Way Stretch” (G) (’60) Stars: Peter Sellers 5:20 Quincy (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NRL: Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans *Live* 9:45 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer (MA15+) 10:45 Law & Order (M) 11:45 Death At The Mansion: Rebecca Zahau (M l)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 Grand Designs [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 The Capture (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] 10:00 The Capture (M l,v) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News [s] 11:15 The Vaccine [s] 11:30 Question Everything [s] 12:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Friday Countdown (M) [s] 7:30 AFL: Qualifying/ Elimination Finals: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 11:00 Armchair Experts (M) [s] 12:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M v) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:15 Movie: “Forever In My Heart” (G) (’19) Stars: Merritt Patterson 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend [s] 8:30 Movie: “Good Will Hunting” (M l,v) (’98) Stars: Matt Damon 11:05 Movie: “By The Sea” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Brad Pitt 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Hitler Youth (PG) (In English/ German) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Mysteries Of The Sphinx (PG) 8:30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (PG) 9:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 Patriot Brains (M d,l,s) 11:55 Transplant (MA15+) 3:05 Cruising With Jane McDonald (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Auction Squad 8:00 Harry’s Practice 8:30 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Million Dollar Minute 2:00 Better Homes And Gardens 3:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 My Impossible House (PG) 9:30 Selling Houses Australia

12:00 A Football Life (PG) 1:00 America’s Game 2:00 Demolition NZ (M l) 3:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 3 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 3 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session - Day 3 *Live* 11:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 12:30 Pawnography (PG) 1:30 LPL Pro (MA15+)

6:00 The Middle (PG) 7:00 Seinfeld (PG) 8:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 9:00 Becker (PG) 10:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Friends (PG) 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 9:00 JAG (PG) 11:00 Star Trek: Next Generation (PG) 12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 11:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping

9:00 Basketball: WNBA: Connecticut Sun v Los Angeles Sparks *Live* 11:00 Worldwatch 12:00 RocKwiz (M l) 12:50 Freaks And Geeks: The Documentary (M l) 2:00 Yokayi Footy 2:35 Over The Black Dot 3:35 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:05 PBS Newshour 5:10 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

1:40 Mythbusters Junior 2:40 The Unlisted (PG) 3:10 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho 3:35 Wow That’s Amazing 4:00 Ace My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Endlings (PG) 6:30 Sea Lions: Life By A Whisker 7:10 The Gallant Captain 8:40 Good Game Spawn Point 9:00 Fruits Basket (PG) 9:25 Sword Art Online (PG) 9:50 Radiant

5:05 Children’s Programs 2:05 Dinosaur Train 2:30 Peg & Cat 3:00 Molly Of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Kiddets 5:05 PJ Masks 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road 10:00 Gruen (PG) 10:40 Doctor Who (PG)

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 11:00 Coronavirus: Public Update 12:00 ABC News At Noon 2:00 ABC News Day 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Vaccine 8:00 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 10:55 Heywire

2:00 90 Day Fiancé (M l) 3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 3:30 The Nanny (PG) 4:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 4:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Happy Feet” (PG) (’06) Stars: Robin Williams 7:40 Movie: “Legally Blonde” (PG) (’01) Stars: Reese Witherspoon 9:40 Movie: “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” (PG) (’03) Stars: Kate Hudson

12:00 Animal Tales (PG) 1:00 Days Of Our Lives (M) 1:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “Our Man In Marrakesh” (G) (’66) Stars: Senta Berger 5:20 Quincy (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* 9:50 Movie: “The Man With The Iron Heart” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Jason Clarke 12:15 Antiques Roadshow

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Grand Designs (M l) [s] 1:20 Restoration Australia: Keith Hall (PG) [s] 2:25 Fake Or Fortune? [s] 3:25 Back In Time For Dinner [s] 4:25 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 4:45 Landline [s] 5:15 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 5:45 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] 6:15 The Repair Shop [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] 9:20 The Newsreader (M) [s] 10:15 Maigret In Montmartre (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] 12:00 TBA 2:00 AFL: Pre Game [s] 3:00 AFL: Qualifying/ Elimination Finals: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 AFL: Pre Game [s] 7:30 AFL: Qualifying/ Elimination Finals: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 11:00 TBA 12:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Rewind (M v) [s] – With help from Lance Hunter, nothing will stop Fitz from finding the lost team as his secret journey is revealed. 1:00 Home Shopping

7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Rivals [s] 12:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:00 Targa Tasmania [s] 2:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 2:30 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Grand Final *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 RBT: Lucky Skipper (PG) [s] 7:30 Rugby: Bledisloe Cup Final: All Blacks v Wallabies *Live* [s] 10:00 Rugby: Bledisloe Cup Final: Post Match [s] 10:30 Movie: “Shaft” (MA15+) (’00) Stars: Samuel L Jackson 12:30 See No Evil (M v) [s]

9:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 The Living Room [s] 1:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 1:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 8:00 Ambulance Australia (M d) [s] 9:00 TBA 10:00 TBA 11:00 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship 2021 Highlights 2:50 Arabian Sands 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 WWII: Battles For Europe (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends (PG) 8:30 Celebrity Mastermind 9:35 Movie: “Hunt For The Wilderpeople” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sam Neill 11:30 The Family Law (M) 12:25 Movie: “Oh Lucy!” (PG) (’17) Stars: Shinobu Terajima (In English/ Japanese)

12:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 1:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 2:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 2:30 Weekender 3:00 Creek To Coast 3:30 Sydney Weekender 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea (PG) 6:30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day Session - Day 4 *Live* 4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 4 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 4 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session Day 4 *Live* 11:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 12:30 Pawnography (PG) 1:30 LPL Pro (MA15+) 3:30 Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T (M)

6:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 7:00 The Middle (PG) 8:00 Frasier (PG) 9:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 10:00 Becker (PG) 11:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Broke Girls: And Strokes Of Goodwill/ And The Rich People Problems (M s) 10:45 The Conners (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (M) 3:30 Funny Girls (M l,s,v) 4:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Home Shopping 9:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 10:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:00 JAG (PG) 2:00 The Doctors (PG) 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 Which Car (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Ex-File (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Blue Bloods (M v) 11:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M s,v) 1:10 48 Hours (M)

5:00 Worldwatch 12:00 Letterkenny (MA15+) 1:30 Chris Rock: Bring The Pain (PG) 2:25 Insight 3:25 ABC America: World News Tonight 3:50 PBS Newshour 4:50 Seconds From Disaster (PG) 6:40 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery (PG) 7:30 Forsaken Places: Soviet Shadows (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (MA15+) 11:00 Cycling: La Vuelta Stage 14 *Live* 1:50 Dateline 2:20 France 24 News In English

1:35 SheZow 2:00 Little Big Awesome 2:45 Radiant (PG) 3:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 3:35 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 4:00 Ace My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:25 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 6:00 Endlings (PG) 6:30 72 Cutest Animals 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:40 Wishfart! (PG) 9:15 Slugterra

5:05 Children’s Programs Duck 2:05 Dinosaur Train 2:30 Peg & Cat 3:05 Curious George 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Kiddets 5:05 PJ Masks 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:30 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Origins And Openings (M s) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:40 Sammy J (PG)

1:05 Planet America 2:00 ABC News 2:30 The World This Week 3:00 ABC News 3:30 The Breakfast Couch 4:00 ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:05 Planet America 5:55 Heywire 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australian Story 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Foreign Correspondent

12:30 Beyblade Burst Surge (PG) 1:00 Power Rangers Dino Fury (PG) 1:30 Clarence (PG) 1:45 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 2:45 Auction Hunters (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Down To Earth” (PG) (’01) Stars: Chris Rock 7:30 Movie: “Oblivion” (M l,v) (’13) Stars Andrea Riseborough 10:00 Movie: “After Earth” (M) (’11) Stars: Will Smith 12:00 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun (MA15+) 1:00 Westside (MA15+)

1:00 Movie: “Agatha Christie’s Evil Under The Sun” (PG) (’82) Stars: Peter Ustinov 3:25 Movie: “Gun Belt” (PG) (’53) Stars: George Montgomery 5:00 Movie: “Lawman” (PG) (’71) Stars: Burt Lancaster 7:00 NRL: Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels *Live* 9:30 NRL: PostMatch 9:45 Movie: “Return Of The Seven” (M v) (’66) Stars: Yul Brynner 11:45 Witness To Disaster (PG)

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

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12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:15 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 4:00 Great Barrier Reef - The Next Generation (PG) [s] 5:00 Art Works [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 David Attenborough’s Global Adventure (PG) [s] 8:35 The Newsreader (M) [s] 9:25 Traces (M) [s] 10:10 Les Norton: Bowen Lager (M)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] 11:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Day Session *Live* [s] 2:00 TBA 3:00 TBA 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 TBA 9:10 Homicide With Ron Iddles (M) [s] 10:10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous (M v,s) [s]

12:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 1:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 1:30 Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] 2:00 Travel Guides: India (PG) [s] 3:00 The Block (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 The Block (PG) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 The First 48 (M) [s] 11:00 Killer On The Line (M v) [s] 11:50 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (MA15+) [s]

12:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Jamie’s Meals For Every Day [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI (PG) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 2:55 Gymnastics 4:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 4:55 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:25 Harbour From The Holocaust (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Raffles: Remaking An Icon (PG) 9:30 Egypt’s Lost Pyramid 10:20 Filthy Rich And Homeless (M) 11:20 24 Hours In Emergency (M l) 12:20 Coronavirus Special: What We Know Now 1:25 The Contraceptive Pill: How Safe Is It?

12:00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) 1:00 TBA 1:30 DVine Living (PG) 2:00 The Bowls Show 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Cold Case (M d,v) 10:30 Without A Trace (M v)

4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 5 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 5 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session - Day 5 *Live* 11:30 Family Guy (M) 12:00 American Dad (M)

12:25 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day 12:55 The Dog House UK (PG) 2:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 The Neighborhood (PG) 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home Shopping

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 3:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) 4:00 Socceroos: Road To Qatar 4:30 Which Car (PG) 5:00 Mighty Machines (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 MotoGP: Race 12 Great Britain Grand Prix *Live*

3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:20 The Point 4:50 The Orville (PG) 6:35 Life After People (PG) 7:30 The Rise Of The Superstorms (PG) 8:30 Life And Death Row (M d,l) 9:30 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars (M) 10:25 I Was A Teenage Felon (MA15+)

3:00 Top Jobs For Dogs (PG) 3:30 Junior Vets 4:00 Ace My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 Droners 6:00 Endlings (PG) 6:30 72 Cutest Animals 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:40 Wishfart! 8:55 Slugterra

4:35 Kiddets 4:50 Play School Story Time 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories: City Of Dogs (M l) 9:30 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian (M l)

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

3:40 Movie: “Norm Of The North” (PG) (’15) Stars: Rob Schneider 5:25 Movie: “Wonder Park” (PG) (’19) Stars: Sofia Mali 7:00 Movie: “Kung Fu Panda” (PG) (’08) Stars: Jack Black 8:45 Movie: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (M v) (’18) Stars: Chris Pratt

1:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 3:00 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Wests Tigers *Live* 6:00 Customs (PG) 6:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Coroner (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Fire (MA15+) 11:40 Chicago Med (M)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:35 Beyond The Towers (M) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 10:45 The Business [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 TBA 9:30 9-1-1: Lone Star (M v) [s] 11:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:00 The Passage (M) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 12:30 The Block (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 Under Investigation (M) [s] 9:40 Footy Classified (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 The Arrangement (M l,s,v) [s] 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] 9:40 Lawrence Mooney: Like Literally (MA15+) [s] 11:10 The Project (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 The Last Hours Of Pompeii (M s) (In English/ Italian) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Inside Windsor Castle (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

12:30 Special: Bart Cummings: All The King’s Horses 1:30 Million Dollar Minute 2:00 Bancroft (M v) 3:00 Sydney Weekender 3:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (M) 8:30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (M)

2:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 3:00 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 6 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 6 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session - Day 6 *Live*

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Charmed (M s,v) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Formula 1 Belgium Grand Prix 2021 11:20 Blue Bloods (M v) 12:15 Home Shopping

4:05 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:00 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:30 Shortland Street (PG) 6:00 Forged In Fire (PG) 6:55 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:25 NITV News Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hypothetical (M) 9:25 Taskmaster (M l)

3:10 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho 3:35 Wow That’s Amazing 4:00 Ace My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 Droners 6:00 Endlings (PG) 6:30 Teenage Boss 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:40 Wishfart! (PG)

4:35 Book Hungry Bears 5:05 Remy & Boo 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (M l) 8:30 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time 9:25 Grand Designs New Zealand

2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

2:00 90 Day Fiancé (M l) 3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 4:00 The Incredible Hulk (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 6:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 RBT (M d,l) 8:30 Movie: “Sicario” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Emily Blunt

1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Movie: “Wonderful Life” (G) (’64) Stars: Cliff Richard 5:20 Quincy (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Back To Nature [s] 8:30 Magic And The Brain: The Science Of Illusion - A Catalyst Special [s] 9:30 Decoding Danger (PG) [s] 10:25 ABC Late News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 7 - Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol Special (PG) [s] 8:30 Australia: Now And Then (M l) [s] 9:30 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip (M l,s) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Explore (PG) [s] 12:10 Driving Test (PG) [s] 12:40 The Block (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 The Hundred With Andy Lee [s] 9:40 Travel Guides (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 9:55 The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] 10:55 The Project (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Last Hours Of Pompeii: (PG) (In English/ Italian) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point

12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Million Dollar Minute 2:00 Bancroft (M l,v) 3:00 Creek To Coast 3:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M) 10:30 Deadly Dates (M v)

2:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 3:00 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 7 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 7 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session - Day 7 *Live*

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M v) 10:25 Socceroos: Road To Qatar 10:55 NCIS: New Orleans (M v)

4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:30 Shortland Street (PG) 6:00 Forged In Fire (PG) 6:55 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:25 NITV News Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Roswell: The First Witness (PG) 9:25 Cat Ladies (PG)

4:35 Book Hungry Bears 5:05 Remy & Boo 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M s) 8:50 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (M)

2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 5:55 Heywire 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

4:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 6:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Mercury Rising” (M l,v) (’98) Stars: Miko Hughes 9:45 Movie: “The Town” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Ben Affleck

1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Gentle Gunman” (G) (’52) Stars: Robert Beatty 5:20 Quincy (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M v) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v)

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Question Everything [s] 9:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 9:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 10:00 Staged (M l) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 8 - Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Nurses (M) [s] 8:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] 9:30 The Rookie (M v) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Chicago Fire (M) [s] 12:00 First Dates Australia (PG) [s]

12:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:10 Customs (PG) [s] 12:40 The Block (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:50 Paramedics (M) [s] 9:40 Footy Classified (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 Killer On The Line (M v) [s] 12:10 Bluff City Law (M) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Bull (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail (PG) 8:30 What Does Australia Really Think About (M) 9:30 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French)

12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Million Dollar Minute 2:00 Bancroft (M l,s,v) 3:00 DVine Living (PG) 3:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M v) 10:50 Bones (M v)

2:00 Graveyard Carz (PG) 3:00 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 4:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day 8 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Session - Day 8 *Live* 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Late Night Session - Day 8 *Live*

12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 2:00 Mom (M d,s) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:20 2 Broke Girls (M)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:15 Seal Team (M v) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 Formula 1 Belgium Grand Prix 2021

4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:30 Shortland Street (PG) 6:00 Forged In Fire (PG) 6:55 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:25 NITV News Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Act (MA15+) 9:35 Cycling: La Vuelta Stage 17 *Live*

3:10 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho 3:35 Wow That’s Amazing 4:00 Ace My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 Droners (PG) 6:00 Endlings (PG) 6:30 Teenage Boss 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:40 Wishfart! (PG)

4:35 Book Hungry Bears 5:05 Remy & Boo 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Art Works 9:00 Hitsville: The Making Of Motown

2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:55 Heywire 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

4:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 5:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 6:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 7:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Swordfish” (M) (’01) Stars: Halle Berry 9:30 Movie: “Blade II” (MA15+) (’02) Stars: Wesley Snipes

1:10 Days Of Our Lives (M) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Comedy Man” (PG) (’64) Stars: Kenneth More 5:20 Quincy (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M v)

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RAINBOW

MINYIP

WARRACKNABEAL

7 Sanders St – Being just a stones throw from the Hospital, this beautifully presented Vinyl clad home features 3 double bedrooms, 2 living rooms, modern kitchen with gas and wood stoves, large bathroom/laundry with vanity, toilet and shower, gas heater (installed 2019), evaporative cooling (fully services Jan 2021), back porch/ mud room ideal for putting your freezer in. Outside on the very well fenced block there is a pergola, 2nd toilet, 2 garden sheds, double carport, instant gas hotwater and a rainwater tank which goes to the kitchen sink. There also is fantastic rear access via a rear lane.

49 Mill St – This corner block has a rural outlook with power and water out the front. It has approx frontage to Mill St of 25.6m and an approx depth of 36.3m on the southern boundary with a bitumen road across the front, dirt road down the north side. Enjoy the quite life of a small Wimmera Town with a population of 524 which is approx 40 minutes from Horsham and 23 minutes from Warracknabeal

190 Scott St – The current owners have modernised this home by opening up the living area to create a huge open plan. The home features 3 double bedrooms with pressed tin ceilings, combined bathroom/laundry with a shower over bath, toilet, vanity, trough and auto- washing machine taps, a large kitchen space with a dishwasher and a split system in the lounge keeps you comfortable all year round. Outside there is a single c.arport (double if you have 2 smaller cars), garden shed and a blank canvass to add your own garden design ideas. This property is currently rented until at least 28/1/2021 for $955.95 per month ($220pw).

179 Henty Hwy – This high exposure Industrial site fronts the Henty Highway and includes a steel shed 24m x 16m, Amenities block with 2 toilets (needs work), 19.5m weighbridge, 2 large rain water tanks. The site can be accessed off the Henty Hwy and off Kelsall St. The site has power, water and sewerage connected. Tenders close 30th August 2021 and must be delivered to the office of NorthWest Real Estate by 2pm together with a cheque for 5% of the Tender amount (fully refunded if unsuccessful). Late Tenders will not be accepted. All tenders will be handled in strict confidence. The owner reserves the right not to necessarily accept any or the highest Tender.

Price: $149,000

Price: $37,000

Price: $220,000

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BEULAH

DONALD

URGENTLY WANTED

79 Woods St – This business is being sold as a Leasehold business and is fully equipped ready for you to make your own way as a business owner. The business now supplies mechanical repairs to passenger cars, SUV’s, light commercial and 4x4’s , tyres, exhausts and batteries with further opportunities to expand into other areas. The site has a high profile main street frontage and excellent rear access. Run by the current owner for many years but he is looking forward to retirement. The business currently employees a full time mechanic and a part time office/ accounts person. The current lease is periodical (month by month) and the tenant pays the buildings outgoings.

2 1 Commercial Sale

With a critical shortage of properties for sale in our area, now has never been a better time to sell. Fantastic Prices are being achieved right across the Wimmera-Mallee. Call John today on 5398 2219 for a chat.

Price: $145,000+SAV

SOLD

5398 2219

www.northwestrealestate.net.au 53-55 Scott Street, Warracknabeal WALPEUP

WARRACKNABEAL

26 Murphy’s Rd – Just move in and put your feet up because the current owners have done the lot. From the modern well equipped kitchen, to the large open plan living- dinning area, to the family friendly bathroom, to the high quality floor coverings and to the fact that nearly every room is air conditioned and heated. Outside hasn’t been forgotten either with 2 solar power systems (approx 13kws), the rewiring, the replumbing, the ramp to the front door, the steel framed carport, the landscaped yard, the 2 shipping containers, the heat pump hot water and even the old caravan turned into a storage room.

Price: $220,000

MINYIP

DONALD

5 Kelsall St – Jump at the chance to purchase this Masonry Veneer home. Featuring 3 bedrooms, large lounge with a split system, generous size kitchen- dining area with electric stove and good cupboard space, disability friendly bathroom, separate toilet and evaporative cooling. Outside you’ll find a pergola area, double garage with power and a concrete floor, rain water tank all on a manageable size yard. The property is a well fenced corner block within walking distance to the shops and the Yarriambiack Creek. Currently rented for $145pw until Feb 2022 but there is a slight chance that vacant possession maybe available sooner.

5 Carroll St – Set on 1985m2 is this weather board home. The home features 2 bedrooms, updated kitchen with an electric stove, combined bathroom and laundry with a spa bath and evaporative cooling. Outside there is a 2020m shed with a concrete floor and power, paved pergola, garden shed, 2 large rainwater tanks and an assortment of fruit trees.

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 rented to a gift ware business and rented for $150pw. Some of the costs are shared between the 2 buildings. The tenants are paying the outgoings.

Price: $179,950

Price: $119,000

2 1 1 $239,000+GST if applicable Commercial Sale Price:

WARRACKNABEAL

CRYMELON

WARRACKNABEAL

27 Dimboola Rd – The owners and key staff have their eyes on retirement and we are offering this excellent well equipped Timber Yard and Hardware business for sale which includes the expansive freehold sitting on 8 titles. Run by the current owners for the last 19 years this business has a fantastic reputation for excellent service, quality materials and advice. Selling everything from general hardware to paint to timber to steel to plumbing supplies to nuts, bolts and screws you would be hard pressed not to find it here. The sale includes the Freehold, plant and equipment and the stock at valuation.

16 Thomas St – Set on 2 titles this large residential zoned block has vehicle access on 3 sides with power, phone, water and sewerage all available. The property has a frontage to Lyle St of 39.6m and frontage to Thomas St of 51.3m. Build your dream home STCA on this flat and level 2043m2 block.

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

114 Anderson St – Here is a perfect home for the family. Featuring 3 bedroom, all with BIR’s, modern kitchen with electric appliances, large family room looking over the back yard, renovated bathroom with a separate toilet, evaporative cooling, 2 split systems and an internal laundry with storage cupboards. Outside there is a garage/ workshop which will fit 2 cars end to end easily, large rain water tank + pump and fantastic rear access with wide gates.

Price: $25,000

Price: $195,000

2 1 Commercial Sale

Price: $395,000+SAV

1 Land 1 Vacant

NETHERBY

16-18 Memorial Drv – Here is a great opportunity to purchase 3 titles of approx 2963m2 in total zoned Farming. This is a corner property with a lane running across the rear. There is power and telephone close by and Netherby is a septic tank town. The property over looks the old Netherby Cricket oval and is a short walk to the local pub. Netherby is 25km north of Nhill and surrounded by broad acre farming land. The Hindmarsh Shire rates are $363.74. Melbourne to Netherby 4hr 33min.

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Price: $33,000

2 $120,000 +GST if applicable Price:

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ROSEBERRY

DONALD

RAINBOW

Lot 10 Lascelles and Frankel St – Here is an opportunity purchase a weekender style block. Set along the Silo Art Trail this block is approx 200m2 with 3 road frontages, one being the Henty Hwy, power pole just off the back boundary, pipeline water close by, a cafe in the same block and you are on the doorstep to the Mallees main attractions.

Units 1-3, 9 Camp St – These 3 brick units are fully rented with an excellent occupancy history. They are set on a large corner block with 5 carport spaces and a communal laundry. Each unit has an electric stove, polished floor boards, built in robes and a split system A/C. Unit 1 is a 2 bedroom unit rented for $180pw until at least 2nd May 2021. Unit 2 is a 1 bedroom unit rented for $170.46pw until at least 17 September 2021. Unit 3 is a 2 bedroom unit rented for $180pw until at least 1st August 2021. These unit don’t have separate water meters so the rents include all water charges

8 Edgar St – This vacant block of land is set on a no thru quiet gravel road. It is approx 16mx 50m and has power and water across the road and sewerage runs up the rear lane. The block is flat and would make a great spot to build your new home on or even relocate a home to this site.

Price: $32,000

Price: $335,000

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16.9.1929 - 22.8.2021 Loving husband of Shirley. Respected and much loved Foundation Member of the Combined Probus Club of Horsham. A kind, caring and gentle man. Now at Peace. Sincere Sympathy to Shirley.

JOHNSTON, Colin Robert

16.9.1929 – 22.8.2021 Dearly loved and loving husband of Shirley. Brother of Jack, Don and Beth (all dec.). Loved daughters Gaylene, Janine and Leanne (dec.) and 2 Grandchildren. Our years together were filled with laughter happiness, tears and sadness and much love. Now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus our Saviour. A Private Funeral Service and Interment will be held due to COVID restrictions. The service will be live streamed please see horsham.unitingchurch.org.au for details. Messages of Condolence to pass on to family may be sent to admin@hdf.com.au

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Thank You ~ PIETSCH ~ Trevor

The Pietsch family would like to thank our many kind and caring friends for their messages of support, phone calls, food, flowers and the many cards we have received on our beloved Trevor’s passing. We are very grateful for the care given by the Palliative Care team, staff at WBH and Oxley ward, Murtoa district nurses; and also the support and compassion shown to us by Pastor Gus, and Trevor and Suzanne Bysouth. We are also very comforted to know that many people took the time to view Trevor’s live streamed funeral service. A big thank you. Rosemary, Shane, Kerry, Glenn, Natasha, Narelle and families.

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MARSH ~ John Arthur ~

JOHNSTON, Colin Robert

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27.12.1936 – 15.8.2021 He never looked for praises, He was never one to boast, He just went on quietly working, For the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken, His wants were very few, And most of the time his worries, Went unspoken too. He was there… a firm foundation, Through all our storms of life, A sturdy hand to hold on to, In times of stress and strife. A father we could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of the greatest blessings, The man that we called Dad. Reunited with his loving wife Sylvia. We miss you Dad, Love Julie, Brenda, Allan and families

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Animals & Accessories Bantams 2 males & 2 females $15 each Ph 53837527 after hours

PYERS, Malcolm John

August 28th, 2012 August comes with regret, The day and month we will never forget. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Bev, Pauline and Lachlan, Robert and Charlotte, Joshua, Hamish and Phoebe, Elite, Che, Eamon and Rian.

Border Collie Pups, 3 tri colour $2500, 2 sable $3000, 4 male, 1 female, MB151944, m/c# 98515 10039/60323/59368/58756/5 9143 Ph or text 0457691897

Bristlenose catfish, great tank cleaners $5 each until sold out Ph 0474159010 after 6.30pm Budgerigars, all colours, from imported stock, reasonable prices Ph 0428730777

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caravans

FOR SALE

farm machinery 24

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combine,

A62

International

small

seed

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spring release tynes and finger tyne harrows, CG, $2000 Ph 0417498000 ****** REDUCED ****** 2007 Jayco family caravan with 2 bunks, dual axle 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. $24,000ono Ph Nathan 0418657247 ****** REDUCED ******

511 Combine, 28 row 3 row trash floats, brand new berrigan trash harrows EC $8800 Phone 0428395237

Pop-top caravan, 2004 Galaxy Mk3 Southern Cross, roll-out awning, q/bed, a/c, microwave, plus TV, GC $15,000 Ph 0437425561 REDUCED 2000 Jayco Starcraft pop-top, EC, many extras, not used since 2008 $18,500 Ph 0456601681 Viscount Grand Tourer, 2 s/ Bedford 300 petrol, single beds, gas stove with oven, gas/ rebuild, set for gas $500 Ph elec fridge, toilet, tv, elec brakes, new tyres, registered, exceptional 04199778181 Jeparit cond $10,750 Ph 0408038452 Windsor 17’ pop-top caravan, elec fridge, gas stove with griller, island bed, 12v battery pack, elec brakes, as new tyres $11,500 Ph 0409687529

caravans

Goats wanted Ph 0427361940

23.11.1939 – 28.8.2020 On the 1st Anniversary of the day you went away. Today is such a painful day, full of sadness and grief for us, as we mourn the moment that you left, recalling how life used to be. You were someone very special who left your mark on so many lives. Things just haven’t been the same since we said goodbye The bond we shared will never end even though we are apart. We find comfort in the memories, Deep within our hearts This heartfelt message is for you, We miss you more than words can say, the world lost someone precious, On the day you went away. Your loving daughters Julie, Brenda and son Allan and families

1984 Jayco finch, King’s awning Kelpie pups (Prue) vetted M&F, plus extra large annex, bed fly’s, working parents, MB153226, gas electric fridge, 12vlt wiring m/c# 953010005545197/170/18 $6,000ono Ph 0419135164 8/196/271,10wks $650each Ph 53922551

Creative & igns Traditional Des

Horsham Florist

Pair of maturing breeding Alexandrine parrots, no licence required, pick up asap, $450 for the pair Ph 0418356026

51 Roberts Ave, Horsham

www.horshamflowerdelivery.com.au

5382 1834

Animals & Accessories 2 female American Staffordshire terriers both black with white paws 8 weeks old on 25/03/21, source number mb120421, microchip numbers 953010005017368, 953010005017371 $2500 each Ph 0427319225 3 Dorper female ewes for sale $150each Ph 53812360 Arabian X Mare, 13hh, white/ grey, 14yo, Great to ride and suitable companion. Selling due to work commitments, only to a good home! Ph 0400598245 Horsham area

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Point of lay, 20 weeks, Hyline browns, delivering to all areas regularly, fully vaccinated and wormed Ph Looey’s Layers 0488366318 Roosters and ducks wanted Ph 0469740723

Chamberlain

David Brown tractor, 1953 Windsor caravan 19’6”, island bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty $19,500 Ph 53820505

1998 Evernew pop top 16’6 Tandem. New fridge new tyres Ready to go price $20.000. Ph 0418313428

Combine

0447275737

Crop Master 25C, restored red plates, new tyres, carryall, linkage Ph 0400891992

Clothes & Accessories

Jayco pop-top, used on week Winter horse and pony rugs 4’ only, as new, front kitchen, two to 6’ all repaired, from $10 up Ph s/beds, many extras $18,500 Ph 53543264 Buangor 0417853974 or 53824200 Deutscher slasher, goes well

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Necklaces $100 on both Ph 0474323263

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$600 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

Ferguson Tea20 1951, engine rebuilt, diff reco, brakes reclined, 2010 Freightliner Argosy 525hp, good tyres, sleeper cab with AC, 1,220,000kms, UHF, bull bar, driving lights, sold unregistered, GC $35,000 Ph 0448906075

rear axle restealed, hyd system rebuilt, new water pump and much more, repainted, all new tyres

$4400ono

Laurie

0429491426

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Household Items

Grey Fergie tractor, some International Viba shank implements included, R.O.P. shears, 60x6.5”, $6 each, 8x7.5” $3500 Ph 53522463 Ararat $6 each, MC knock ons Ph McCoy knife points fits slim 0429848283 no text wedges, done little work, 36 at Irrigation 100mmx9, pipe 10 $50ea plus gst Ph 0429979100 length, best offer Ph 0429848283 no text

Aluminium boat, 3.4m trailer, 2 motors, extras, boat reg GA288Y, trailer reg U54678 $3000 Ph 0418551685

Electric recliner chair, GC, reduced to $1250 Ph 0409133685 Large timber dining table and 8 chairs, GC $480ono Ph 53823149

Sheep feeder, approx 1 tonne O’Brien natural wakeboard $550 each Ph 0427716088 $625, Hoski 67” Slalom $450 Slush bucket, 150 Deniers both as new Ph 0408881137

galvanised tank, electric concrete Old metal heckler electric fire mixer Ph 53870522 AH heater, very old kitchen items, Sprayer Jaeschke, 60’ $2200 Ph tall kero Aladdin table lamp, 0419778181 Jeparit small brown bakelite AWA radio 2 knobs, large amount of old bonehandle cutlery, set of old tin canisters, old tins etc, For Sale small green bakelite Techieo radio, 6 drawer treadle sewing 30 Pianola rolls and cabinet, double piano stool and sheet machine Singer, old metal scales music $350 or will separate Ph with weight balance 7lb, Astor brown and cream bakelite table 53981158 Warracknabeal Radio-gram, plus lots more Ph 5’ x 3’ patio table and 4 chairs 53824316 $200 Ph 53524193 Ararat 7 lengths of 6” stainless steel Paint Taubmans sunproof flu in 3 foot lengths $112 Ph exterior, 15lt, colour fudge truffle, cost $185 sell $100 Ph 53870503 0408504029 Abu Garcia Sonar Top Graphite composite heavy action, Penn Potted plants, clivias, garviers, overhead fishing reel no68, variety of succulents Ph surfmaster fishing reels, Alvey 53821130 fiberglass reels, Penn Delmar fishing reel no285 in box, Roof bars and fittings to suit Daiwa Sealine overhead fishing SZ Ford Territory $195 Ph reel no250, Penn Power stick 0408504029 graphite TB980c fishing rod, Sharp FXJ80J air purifier, cost Bullfrog series, E Glass fishing rod EC, all quality fishing reels $749 sell for $350 Ph 53981404 and rods Ph 53824316 Shower base screen and plash AKAI reverse cycle air back plus vanity basin $350 the conditioner, good working order lot Ph 54952551 $300ono Ph 0419509335 or Shower over bath glass screen 53823803 1400mm x 800 x 6 $120 Ph Boogie board Body Glove 0411419516 Ararat adult, with backpack bag $200 Silver cross pram, Offers Ph Ph 0407861530 53524193 Ararat Camping gear, Oztrail 9 tent, Outdoor Connection camp Skope glass single door fridge, stretches, 2 swags Black Wolf VGC, good working order $850 sleeping bags, mattresses, large Ph 0417101120 and small, ice boxes, sundries $500 or seperate Ph 0407861530 Small wooden meat safe, restored $200 Ph 53981158

Lounge recliner 0423967449

$300

Massage chair, model # MC02, brand new condition $2300 Ph 0419509335 or 53823803

Cubby house with window and Vulcan wall heater, good order, carpet painted ready to go $300 suitable for a shed or back room Ph evenings 53583440 $700ono Ph 0427885641 or Double bed mattress and base, 53822651 as new $700 Ph 0456393984 Ararat Engine Rosebery, connected to 32v vault generator, elec start inc 32v-240v transformer, 32v sun lamp, 32v singer sewing machine all on transport $600 Ph 0427322623 or 53824038

Household Items

Everything for teddy making enquiries Ph 0439101170 Fly fishing reel, circa 1955 collectable JJ Crouch & Son, Dunolly $300 Ph 53521903 Fortune Tellers 3” diametre crystal ball on palm of green porcelain hand $50ono Ph 100yo over mantle, fancy design, 180cm W, 140cm H, EC 0488120160 Ararat $450 90 yo cane doll’s pram $150 Gas Wall furnace Braemar Ph 0487592270 WF2000 LPG, VGC $150 Ph 0408504029 Brand new double bowl sink, Handmade chess set, unique, 1.8x.5m, comes with 90mm outlet $150 Ph 0427902413 enquires Ph 0439101170 HF radio, Barratt 950, auto tune/ Buffet and open hutch, pine, whip, remote head, EC $1100ono 145 x 45 x 216 $280ono Ph Ph 0413207022 53840235

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33,000kms, RWC, reg till 08/21 1FI4MQ $19,450 Ph 0417504173

Boat H/D inflatable boat and Collectors item Mercedes-Benz, oars, Adventuridge, never used 1983, diesel, VGC, runs well, on $50 Ph 0408504029 club plates, 64484H $8000 Ph Quintrex traveller explorer, 11’ 0419795115 5” L, 51”W, bulldog folded trailer, Ford Mondeo sedan, 2008, Mercury 8HP motor, all as new, car topper $3000 Ph 0459222231 turbo diesel, auto, leather interior in excellent condition, duco good, sunroof, new steering wheel as part of airbag recall, always MOBILITY AIDS garaged 5-6L/100k, serviced every 10,000kms, great car, A frame walker, GC $60 Ph 170,000kms WLK044 $6000 Ph 0419505783 0429811601 Mobility scooter Celebrity REDUCED 2012 blue Ford Pride, 2 new tyres and battery, Fiesta reg ZNB130, GC $3500 Ph 0427009490 VGC $1200 Ph 53823720 Pride Celebrity deluxe mobility scooter, serviced with new batteries $1800 Ph 0428971235 Dimboola

Nissan Navara 2011, 4WD, 6spd manual, RWC, 113,000kms, YEL994 $30,000ono Ph 0419333466 Nissan Navara ST-R, 4WD, EC, service history, reg til Oct 21, low

To Give Away

93,000 kms, 1RD9DD $18,500 Ph 0409122968

REDUCED Mazda 6 Atenza, 2013, leather seats, adaptive cruise, sun roof, sat nav, full service history, one owner, 301,500kms country miles, reg 2011 Holden Ute SS VE Series until 07/21, ZVD384 $8990ono Pride Pathrider mobility Ph to arrange inspection Murtoa 11, 6spd sports auto MY12, scooter, EC, hardly used $1900 0429857579 11mths reg, sports system, nitrate Ph 0429811601 Toyota Yaris 2010, RWC, manual, 4 door hatch,135,000kms, with black leather upholstery, YAU616 $6000 Ph 0437825774 201,800kms, serviced by book, Motorcycles

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

immaculate

cond,

2008 Focus XR5 2.5lt Turbo, 6spd, cruise, traction & stability control, ABS, full leather recaro seats, rego March 2022, EC, 95,000 km, WUG 796 $18,000ono Ph 0409514686

Mag wheels, 3 sets, Sunraysia white, 16x7”, 5 stud, CS 19” 245/35R19 tyres 70% tread, suit falcon, CSA 17” 245/45R17 2010 Sante Fe Elite, auto diesel, tyres 30% tread, multifit falcon 7 seater, one owner, 9mths or Holden $750 for the lot or reg, EC, 235,500kms, XRB795 separate Ph 0407861530 $10,990 Ph 0488902407

YIE247

$26,900ono Ph 0427316990

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Honda VTR 250, 2006, 12mths reg, near new tyres, 15400kms, FN-623 $3000ono Ph 53852883

2015 Nissan Pathfinder N TREK, 4WD ST, EC, one owner, professionally detailed, full service history, RWC, always garaged, petrol, nudge & tow bar, reg until 11/21, 140,000kms, AFT010 $21,500 Ph 0428911016

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

Motor Vehicle Accessories

Lost & Found

Missing Kitten from Sunnyside, Female, 8 months old small in size, white chest and legs, black and orange tortoise shell head and back, desexed and Two Cooper electric shearing microchipped, $500 reward for machines, good order $500 each her return, any information is appreciated Ph 0417174209 Ph 53870503 Up to 1500 cement garden moulds, at least 200 garden ornaments and at least already made $10,000 ono Ph 0423662397 Glenorchy

new front tyres, new starter

Queen size Jarrah bed, very heavy, EC, no mattress $400 Ph 0414829805

Small Filing cabinet, 650D x 460W x 720H, double drawers, suit small home or office $100 Ph 0428975203

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

i-vetec auto, CVT transmission,

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

Round table and chairs turned legs, new Kambrook frypan, 12” fish tank and stand medium size, concrete pot plant 46cmx48cm $150 or will separate Ph 0475431668

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000 2015 silver Honda Jazz, 1.5L

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

Microfish film datamate 175 $50 Ph 0408504029

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

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

marine

1920s 3 bedroom weatherboard to give away, for removal, for more details Ph 0417109816

Wanted to Buy 18.4 28 tractor tyre in good order Ph 53870503 Page brand 0429974935

slasher

Sheep stock crate, 20-40’ Ph 0417512189 Wooden wool table and rabbit traps Ph 0400017344

Public Notices

Wimmera Blinds & Awnings We are NOW based in your area

FOR ALL TYPES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BLINDS, SECURITY DOORS AND FLYSCREENS, ALUMINIUM ROLLER SHUTTERS AND PLANTATION SHUTTERS Free measure and quote at your request PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ph. Trevor 0421 194 711

marine

3.9m fishing boat NB982, box trailer X87847, 20hp mariner motor has good service history, spare tyre, 20l fuel tank $3400 Ph 0417721143

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.

Nissan Navara NP300, set of 4 new original wheels fitted with 2015 Hyundai i30, Blue, 19,000 Toyo A25 tyres 255/70 R16 $800 kms, A/C, one owner, cruise control, 1GD7WC $17,990 Ph Ph 0408824739 0419473696 Original Toyota roof rack to suit 2012-current Toyota FJ Cruiser, reasonable condition $150ono The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising. Ph 0400967714 We are required strictly by law to include specific information Motor Vehicles on some items when under $3000 publishing your advertisement. A snapshot of your obligations Mitsubishi Magna 1997, no rego, are as follows: vin# 6MMTE6D42VT038104, ROAD VEHICLES 241,000kms $800 Ph 53912077 All advertisements for road vehicles must include a price, Motor Vehicles as well as: $3000 - $10,000 • A registration number, if registered • Either an engine number, VIN or chassis number if the vehicle is not registered. 1988 Ford XF Falcon ute, GC, RWC, 160,000kms, O493H7 $5000 Ph 55701395

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Tenders

Public Notices

Public Notices Horsham Cricket Association held our AGM last night via Microsoft Teams.

RFT No. C5 2020/21 – Great Western Oval Sports Lighting Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors for the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of the complete electrical and lighting services for the Great Western Oval. Tenders close 2pm Wednesday, 15 September 2021. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to the website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Council-tenders and follow the link, or for further information contact Amanda Smith on 03 5358 8700. LIANA THOMPSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

6 September Council Meeting The 6 September Council Meeting scheduled to be held at the Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct will now held at 12.30pm online via Microsoft Teams due to current COVID restrictions. The meeting will be live streamed to council’s YouTube Channel and a link will be available via the council website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/ Council/Council-Meetings. LIANA THOMPSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Expressions of Interest

Membership of Riverside Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Program Contract Number: C01037 GWMWater is an innovative water corporation providing, managing, operating and protecting water supply and sewerage systems within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions of Victoria. Tenders are invited for the cleaning and CCTV inspection of nominated sewer mains under a schedule of rates contract. GWMWater also seeks pricing for the inspection of sewer manholes, heavy cleaning/eduction of materials from mains and chemical root treatment of sewer mains as provisional items. Tenderers are encouraged but not required to submit prices for provisional works. Please note the successful contractor will be required to produce a COVIDSafe Plan prior to commencing works. More information about this tender is available on our website at gwmwater.org.au/tenders. Enquiries are to be directed to GWMWater’s Asset Performance Engineer, Naman Purohit on 1300 659 961. Tender closes: 2 pm, Thursday 16 September 2021. GWMWater reserves the right to accept tenders in part. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mark Williams Managing Director

CONTRACT HARVESTING Providing efficient harvesting solutions across Western Victoria. 45ft MacDon Flex, Pick up, 30tn Chaser Bin available. Brendan m: 0418 893 803 e: brendan@reinyfarms.com.au

Visit salvationarmy.org.au or scan the QR code

Specific interest or skills in one of the following areas would be highly regarded: • • • • •

Community connection and interest in seeking a position on the CoM Community and stakeholders Governance and volunteer management Financial and business Land management

Further information and nomination forms are available from Danielle Fowler on 0439 029 909 or email publicland.horsham@delwp. vic.gov.au. Expressions of Interest are to be on the formal nomination form and addressed to: Land and Built Environment Team, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning – PO Box 378, Horsham, Vic, 3402 or emailed to: publicland.horsham@delwp.vic.gov.au.

Women, First Nations people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply to ensure that the committee’s membership reflects the composition of the community it serves. Expressions of Interest close 27 August 2021 www.delwp.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

Public Notices

More people are now facing homelessness than ever before.

Nominations are invited from interested and skilled members of the community wishing to be considered for membership to the Riverside Recreation Reserve Committee of Management. This volunteer committee is responsible for the day-to-day management, care and development of the reserve and its built facilities, largely dedicated to equestrian activities. The term of appointment is three years to 27 September 2024.

All registrations of interest for the voluntary role will be considered.

11 McLachlan Street Horsham Call: 1300 659 961 bh info@gwmwater.org.au | gwmwater.org.au

“I NEVER THOUGHT I’D BE HOMELESS.”

We’d like to thank our outgoing President Chris Hopper for his valuable influence on Wimmera cricket last season and also thank departing Board members Brendan Wills and Matthew Grace for their contributions. Incoming members are Marc Thomas (Treasurer) and Andrew Sostheim (General Member). Josh Mahoney was elected President for the 2021/22 season, a worthy selection given his tireless work as Vice President last year. The newly elected Board took some large steps in moving the game forward last year and look forward to further progressing cricket in our region for the coming season. Current Board as of 24/8/21: President – Josh Mahoney, Vice President – TBA, Secretary – Josh Miller, Treasurer – Marc Thomas, General Member – Andrew Sostheim

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Situations Vacant

PARTS INTERPRETER – RETAIL SALES

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READ CARE MANAGER (HORSHAM)

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As the Wimmera Mallee’s only motorcycle specialist we are your destination for all things HONDA, KTM and riding related. We pride ourselves on providing an enjoyable and rewarding workplace that values its people above all else. We currently have a position for a Parts Interpreter. Motorcycle experience is not essential as we provide on the job training with industry leading systems. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, a team player and positive store ambassador. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, feel undervalued where you are or seek some job security from a stable employer then submit your confidential application in writing to sales@wimmeramotorcycle.com.au today. Ph. (03) 5382 6011 (Opt. 1) | 84 McPherson Street, Horsham

Permanent Full Time/Part Time Hours Negotiable (School hours available) We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Manager to join our very experienced team of professional, passionate Care Managers in a supportive work environment. If you are caring and self-motivated and believe you can make a real difference in seniors’ lives, enabling them to remain living independently at home, then please apply at below link. https://homeinstead.com.au/careers/care-manager-8/ For more Information or to obtain a position description Phone: Kerrie Ward 03 5381 0701 or 0488 447 243 Email: horsham@homeinstead.com.au

An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Asset Engineer within our progressive regional Council. You will provide operational, administrative and technical support to the Strategic Asset Management Unit, and support the development and implementation of associated strategies, policies and procedures designed to ensure the sustainable asset portfolios of HRCC. We offer a fixed term full time position (up to 18 months) with flexible working arrangements available. The remuneration is set at a Band 5 level ($69,616) pa. For more information and to obtain a position description, please visit: hrcc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies

Closing Date 19th September 2021

Horsham Town Hall Career Opportunities Registered Nurse

Fixed Term Part Time Job No. 3823 closes 05/09/2021

Registered Nurse

Fixed Term Part Time Job No. 3822 closes 05/09/2021

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Workforce Admin Officer

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Permanent Full Time Job No. 3824 closes 05/09/2021

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MANAGER - ROAD CONSTRUCTION Department of Transport is looking for a Manager - Road Construction to join Horsham SprayLine Road Services. This role will involve the management of the operational area to meet the business objectives and provide sound technical support and advice, including effectively assigning responsibilities to relevant personnel, ensuring best use of employee’s skills, qualifications and experience in line with business requirements. To learn more about this opportunity please visit our website: https://careers.vic.gov.au/ Within the search field please search for reference code VG/446OBBS300RA and apply online today. Alternatively, you can contact Denis Mawson on 0436 669 704.

Co-ordinator Project Office An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Co-ordinator within our progressive regional Council! You will be responsible for the implementation of the Project Management Framework across all Council projects, and co-ordinate the delivery of all capital works projects across Council. We offer a permanent, full time position with flexible working arrangements available. The remuneration is set at a Band 7 level ($94,627 pa). For more information and to obtain a position description, please visit: hrcc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies

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The dual-Paralympian and his Australian Rollers wheelchair basketball team will compete in highly competitive Group B, which also features Great Britain and USA. The pair, along with the Rollers and Iran, finished in the top four in the 2018 world championships, where Australia claimed Bronze. Australia and Iran will face off at 3.45pm AEST. The Rollers will then take on Algeria on Friday at 10am, Germany on Saturday at noon, the United States on Sunday at 3.45pm and Great Britain on Monday at 5.45pm, all AEST. Men’s quarter finals will be on September 1, a classification playoff on September 2 and semi-finals on September 3. Gold and bronze medal games will be contested on the final day of the games, ahead of the closing ceremony on September 5. The Rollers are among a swathe of Australian medal chances at the games, where the nation’s top Paralympians

will aim to maintain or better Australia’s top five placing at each of the past six Paralympic Games. Blair, who won silver at the London 2012 games, told The Weekly Advertiser last month that the Australian team’s shock sixth-placed finish at the 2016 Rio games left him ‘gutted’. He said there was significant pressure within the national squad to perform well in Tokyo. “We got so close in 2012. If we play that game back 10 times, we win most of them,” he said. “Looking back, a silver medal is a great achievement. But not getting gold motivates the group to hopefully right the wrongs.” Blair’s team-mate Tristan Knowles, competing in his fifth Paralympic Games, said ‘the joy and a privilege of pulling on a green and gold singlet gets greater and greater’. “We’re the fastest and fittest our group of 12 has ever been,” he said. “It says to me that the guys are hungry because you only get into that sort of condition by doing a whole lot of work when no one’s watching. We’re pumped.”

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DEDICATED: Marcus Burdett in action for Willunga.

Southern Mallee football export Marcus Burdett, 39, reached a rare milestone on Saturday when he notched up is 500th senior game. Burdett, a son of prominent Wimmera and southern Mallee football figure Geoff, reached his milestone while playing for Willunga in South Australia’s Great Southern Football League. He also featured in the top six best players in an A Grade win against Langhorne Creek, his eighth appearance in his club’s best-player lists this season. With Willunga finishing on top of the ladder he will now prepare for finals. Burdett played his first senior game as a 14-year-old for Hopetoun in 1996, joined Horsham Saints in Wimmera league and North Ballarat Rebels in the AFL Victoria player pathway program. He represented SA Country and-or Vic Country seven times, won a 2007 Great Southern league best and fairest Mail Medal and is a life-member of Great Southern league. At his peak he played with Port Adelaide Magpies and Glenelg in the SANFL and returned to the Wimmera-Mallee to play with Hopetoun in 2010 and Southern Mallee Giants in 2015 and 2019. “Football has been a huge part of our family. I have played football from as young as I can remember and also had the opportunity to play with my dad and a couple of seasons with my brother Clint which was pretty exciting,” he said. “Football has taken up a huge part of my life. I am lucky that I have a wonderful supporting wife that loves to watch each week along with my three girls. Things are slowly changing these days with all the girls starting to get involved in netball and Taryn also coaching.”

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ncredibly proud Nhill girl’ Lucy Stephan has thanked her community for its support after returning home from the Tokyo Olympic Games with a gold medal.

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Hindmarsh Shire Council hosted an event in Stephan’s honour on Thursday last week, enabling attendees to congratulate the Wimmera’s first Olympic gold medallist on her success. Stephan’s women’s four rowing team recorded two Olympic-best times at the Tokyo games, holding off a fast-finishing Netherlands outfit to win the 2000-metre final in a time of six minutes and 15.37 seconds. The result was part of Australian rowing’s greatest day in Olympic history, with four medals including two gold in the water in Tokyo. Stephan, 29, addressed a small crowd – to comply with COVID-19 restrictions – at Nhill Memorial Community Centre, sharing snippets of her life from her early days at Nhill to Olympic glory. She grew up on the family farm at Woorak with her parents Gus and Mandy Stephan and brothers Fred and Oscar, attending kindergarten, primary school and secondary college at Nhill, until year nine. She then moved to boarding school in Ballarat, where she learnt how to row. “For those of you who don’t know, the lake was dry, but the school still offered rowing as a sport,” she said. “I would get on a bus once a week and go down to Geelong and that’s where I learnt to row. “I was incredibly lucky. Because I was one of the only people learning to row as a senior, I was put in a boat with three of the top girls. “The coach said, ‘Sit still while I teach Luce to row’. And then he turned into my coach the following year, which is when I really learnt to fall in love with the sport and discovered this whole other side to me. “I’m thankful to rowing for helping me become what I have now become, a very outspoken, determined and driven person.” Stephan also spoke about her days rowing with Melbourne University Boat Club, making her first Australian team, attending the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra and the success that followed. She spoke about the initial difficulty of moving to Penrith, NSW, which enabled her to continue to row for Australia.

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“It was a bit like boarding school, at the start I didn’t want to do that. But obviously, once again, I’m forever thankful for the opportunities that this sport has shown me,” she said. Stephan also spoke about her path to the 2020 Olympics and how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected her journey. “There’s definitely been some hard times in my story, but there’s definitely been some really great times – as much as I’m forever thankful for the girls I rowed with up at Penrith, I’m really thankful for the community of Nhill and the community of Ballarat who have helped me get there every step of the way,” she said. Stephan also expanded on her experience in Tokyo, including her nervous but confident attitude the morning of the final and of course, her team’s victory. “It was an amazing experience and a lot of people asked how I felt when I crossed the line,” she said. “It was definitely a sense of relief, but also, definitely a sense of pride. “It was an amazing day and I’m incredibly proud of myself but also it’s come from a lot of people supporting me to get here.” Stephan was treated to several questions from audience members who asked everything from whether she enjoyed the Olympic village to what she ate for breakfast the morning of the final. And of course, the question everyone wants the answer to, are her sights on Paris in three years’ time? “I definitely still have the fire in my belly, but it’s to see whether I can put that fire somewhere else, and I don’t know that,” Stephan said. “I think it is really hard being up in Penrith away from my boyfriend and my mum and dad. In the past 10 years I’ve usually come home once a year, for Christmas or Easter. “It’s tricky, but I do love rowing. There is a little spark there and the fact it’s only three years away also, doesn’t really help draw it the other way. “I’ve come to the conclusion that if I

can sit back and watch the TV and know I couldn’t have made that crew go faster, I feel that’s going to help me to be able to step back. “It’s knowing if I couldn’t have had a positive impact on it or physically, if my body wasn’t handling it, then I need to step away because all I’m doing is stopping a seat from someone who has the potential to go do what I just did.” Stephan said she planned to start coaching and bring equality to the sport, not just in terms of athletes and what they achieve, but also in terms of support staff and coaches. “If you build it, the girls will come and that is my goal,” she said. Hindmarsh mayor Ron Ismay said he was excited to have an opportunity to congratulate Stephan on her success in Tokyo. “Lucy is a fantastic role model for the younger generation,” he said. “Showing that if you put your mind to something and work hard you may just achieve your goal.” People can view a video of the event on Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Facebook page.

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At an online Zoom meeting with key administrators from the 11 affiliates, all bar one were keen to continue with their preparations for the time-honored event, pending COVID-19 circumstances. Volleyball Victoria president Sunraysia’s Paul Freckleton set the tone for the meeting when he said that his board would continue to support the event. “While there is still a chance, no matter how small that chance may be, it is the view of the Volleyball Victoria board to support the event as much as possible,” he said. The championships were originally scheduled for the June long weekend in Horsham, but the snap lockdown at that time meant the event could not proceed. A meeting of the championship commission then fully endorsed the event to be on AFL grand final weekend, September 24-26, because it was important to have the event over a long weekend and maintain its integrity. Affiliates were well into their preparations before last week’s snap lockdown for regional Victoria, with all having started their winter season and in full training mode. But this latest lockdown has caused concerns, especially with division-one teams. A two-week forced break would only leave three weeks to prepare for what is normally

a massive weekend of volleyball. Latrobe Valley long-time coach Aaron Magnusson was concerned there would not be enough time to prepare his players for the demands of a championship weekend. “A three-day weekend full of five-set matches is going to cause injuries to players and the quality of matches. A creative draw or threeset matches and maybe five-set matches for the grand final would allow a stronger quality of performance from players and less risk of injury,” he said. South Gippsland’s Jess Sanders was more than happy for her association to continue with its preparations. “The greatest appeal for associations to play in the country championships is the ability to play best-of-five-set matches,” she said. Bairnsdale’s Rodney Jarvis was fully supportive of the event proceeding on AFL grand final weekend and did not want to entertain a change of date. “It would be difficult for Bairnsdale to participate in a two-day weekend. A three-day event is much better for us from a travel perspective,” he said. Volleyball Horsham has received great support for the event, both from a participant and community perspective, with seven teams ready to play and the financial security of the event achieved. A hard-working and dedicated band of volunteers has poured in a great deal of time and effort to get to this point and we are all keeping our fingers crossed that the event will go ahead and not fall victim to the current COVID-19 conditions.

FOOTBALLERS PROGRESS: Horsham College’s year-seven football team has won its way to state titles after taking out the Greater Western Region Championship at Stawell. The team travelled to Central Park on Wednesday last week to compete in three round-robin matches against Ballarat High School, Trinity College Colac and Mercy Regional College Camperdown and won all matches comfortably. The team, coached by physical education teacher Gareth Hose, will now wait to see if COVID-19 restrictions allow it to represent the school at state level.

New date for squash titles Organisers of a major squash tournament in Horsham this year have again changed the date to work in with latest COVID-19 lockdown circumstances. A Victorian Masters Squash

Association regional masters tournament will now be from October 15 to 17. The event, originally scheduled for July and previously switched to September 10, has 93 entrants.

Officials are determined to present the next regional championships in Horsham, regardless of when possible.

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eaders of mainstream community sport were busy assessing a variety of scenarios last night in hope they could ‘bookend’ the 2021 season with premierships.

Wimmera-Mallee football and netball league officials, clubs, players and volunteers remained in limbo as they contemplated when or whether they could proceed with finals. Wimmera league was preparing for its final home-and-away round and Horsham District league its first week of finals when word spread on Friday night that organisations should cancel their weekend schedules. With no formal government announcement regarding a statewide lockdown scheduled until the next morning, it was left to sporting peak bodies to provide regional Victorian communities with direction. From a sporting perspective, while the move had significant impact on all community sports across regional Victoria, it hit football and netball, major cultural institutions involving thousands of people, particularly hard. AFL Wimmera Mallee region manager Jason Muldoon said planning for what happened next for football finals would be based on how many weeks were available for the onset of summer sport. “Considering we expect to know more on September 2, which is a Thursday, returning on the Saturday of September 4 appears unrealistic, so the best-case scenario is that players are back on the courts and ovals on September 11,” he said. “At that point there will have to be some decisions around the structure of finals. Does every-

thing change or do we push further into October? At the moment, as days go by, we’re all ticking off options that are no longer available. What happens now is really based on when we come out of the lockdown.” Scenarios range from leagues being able to complete all finals, losing a week or weeks of finals to having a top-versus-second play-off or not completing the season at all. Mr Muldoon said both leagues, representing communities across a vast area of western Victoria, were working towards trying to present grand finals and the presentation of premiership medallions and cups. “They are working desperately to try to have some form of premierships to finish the season and while there’s much working out to do, a lot of it has to wait. If ‘X’ happens then ‘Y’ can occur. If ‘X’ doesn’t then ‘Y’ can’t and so on. It is really about them putting things quickly in place and hoping it can all come to fruition. “The reality is we’re really dealing with the unknown and we’re playing by a set of rules that change daily.” Mr Muldoon said while acknowledging it was ‘only’ sport, he felt for children who had been looking forward to participating in weekend games. “Some kids would have gone to bed on Friday night thinking they were playing finals, only to be told the next day they weren’t. While we as adults understand, it can be hard for them to comprehend it all,” he said. Wimmera and Horsham District league officials and club representatives are busy discussing contingency plans.

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