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HAPPY DAYS: What started out as a hobby for David and Pam, pictured, Pratt eight years ago has now taken off to new heights. The husband and wife team now boast more than 100 Huacaya alpacas and seven ‘cute and friendly’ Mediterranean miniature donkeys at their Laharum farm. Their business, Rosehaven Alpacas, breeds and sells stud quality alpacas, leases herd guards and harvests the highly sought after fleece. Mrs Pratt said plans were to expand and start a petting zoo aspect of their operation to attract travellers to the region. Read more inside today’s AgLife. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Call to arms

BY DEAN LAWSON

ember for Lowan Emma Kealy has called for regional solidarity and discipline to suppress growing COVID-19 infection in Horsham.

Ms Kealy, who has a background in biomedical science, appealed for people to ‘go hard’ during the next month in tightening up defensive efforts to stop the spread of the virus. Ms Kealy said Wimmera people were good at and well experienced at taking control of their own destiny and now was the time to call on those adaptive skills.

She said people now clearly understood preventative measures to avoid catching or spreading the disease and instead of simply waiting for state or national updates and direction, should automatically adopt a defensive position. “We can’t afford to completely rely on governments and health services to manage this crisis,” she said. “In our part of western Victoria we’ve never been able to do this in the past, regardless of all sorts of pressing needs. So we need, to a high degree, to take charge ourselves. “Let’s not wait to be told. Let’s rec-

ognise the signs, take note of what’s happened in places such as Colac, and respond. “We know what to do so let’s do it and not wait for Melbourne to tell us what to do. We must take control of our own destiny. “While it might or might not be, we must assume that the virus is everywhere and while going about what we do with family, business, work and play, let’s force ourselves to take precautions. “Let’s just step it up for the next month so we can get on top of it. “Let’s wear masks in public, keep

our distance from each other, wash and disinfect hands regularly and follow clearly defined rules. “If in doubt about something, err on the side of not doing it.” Ms Kealy called for the disciplined approach as the number of active COVID-19 cases in Horsham rose to seven and amid community uncertainty about how the Department of Health and Human Services was keeping up with ever-changing situations and communicating circumstances in the region. In response to positive COVID-19 cases, St Brigid’s College in Horsham

has closed for cleaning until August 10 and 50 students and teaching staff, considered ‘contacts’, are isolating. Federation University Australia’s Wimmera campus in Horsham has undergone cleaning and disinfecting and has reopened to staff members and students approved to be on campus. The majority of staff and students are continuing to work and study from home. Wimmera Health Care Group has also stepped up virus-testing capabilities by providing drive-through services at its clinic in Read Street. Continued page 3

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Solar – all in a day’s work There is a reason why large renewable-energy companies have their eyes firmly fixed on the WimmeraMallee. The environment in which we live is the attraction – the wide-open spaces and critically, our climate. People need only live in the region a short time to quickly realise that a big sky and a blazing sun are part of everyday life. And it is that mighty nuclear furnace we call the sun, which for much of the year consistently breaks through our minimal cloud barrier, that gets everyone motivated. In our part of the world the sun is a massive power source and we have barely scratched the surface in realising its full potential in generating socioeconomic growth and vitality. Busy trade is at the heart of regional community health and importantly the sun provides opportunities for WimmeraMallee entrepreneurs to take full advantage. This especially applies to businesses that operate during daylight hours, when solar systems are at their cost-effective prime. One of the region’s most successful agricultural enterprises, O’Connors, is a key example of a business that has recognised and pursued the benefits of solar power. The family-owned farm-machinery business, in working with renowned Wimmera solar-system specialist Wade’s, has tapped into the resource and is seeing financial rewards. O’Connors, which operates 10 outlets across three states, first installed a 60-kilowatt solar system at its Horsham site in 2014. Results have been so good that it has

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installed similar systems at its Birchip and Warracknabeal outlets.

Stacks up

The firm’s chief financial officer Michael McGough said the realisation of benefits in using solar power were obvious. “We had done our research into electricity needs and explored our options to keep costs down,” he said. “Solar was one of those options. We did our due diligence and the numbers stacked up. In fact it’s made a massive financial difference. “In business you always try to provide the highest quality of service to customers. If you can keep overheads down, then you can keep charge rates down. “In the end it means you can deliver

quality services at the lowest possible price. That’s why this works. “Importantly, our business predominantly uses the majority of power during the day when solar power works at its best.” Mr McGough said a lack of maintenance was also a major benefit. “It’s almost a set-and-forget process. All the systems are online and webbased and monitored remotely to see how they’re performing,” he said. “It is surprising. Even on days when it’s relatively overcast you can see it still working because we have a lot of sunlight. All our locations are the same – in the middle of vast, sunny areas. “At O’Connors we obviously also recog-

nise that it’s very important that we look after the environment considering it is on what our customer base so heavily relies. “It’s also about being a leader, a good corporate citizen and supporting other local businesses.” Mr McGough said Wades also eased pressure from its customers by looking after paperwork. “They handled all that and made it quite easy, which is fantastic,” he said.

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Wade’s managing director Adrian Wade said there were many advantages in businesses tapping into solar power. “Commercial business is a significant growth area in the uptake of solar power,” he said.

“Importantly, there is an enormous amount of governance and advocacy support for installing solar systems. “That has led to various schemes to help people finance systems, reduce upfront costs and basically make it affordable. “For example, up to December businesses can claim instant asset write-offs, which is a wonderful incentive to tap into a renewable resource. “There are big benefits for business – they can be cash-flow positive from day one and it works well for both tenants and landlords.” Financial support for owner-occupiers and landlords is also available through Sustainable Melbourne Fund, which allows for repayments through council rates. Under an Environmental Upgrade Agreement, landlords can improve their buildings while helping tenants save on operational costs. Tenants share repayments of the upgrades while increasing the leasing potential of the property. Landlords can negotiate repayment with tenants so that both parties benefit fairly. Owner-occupiers can also improve their building while saving on operational costs. This can help free-up cash flow, again increasing the value of their property. Mr Wade said loan payments through an EUA were a statutory council charge. He said this type of finance allowed businesses to arrange repayments that best suited their operating structures. “There is plenty to talk about and all anyone needs to do is call us to discuss options,” he said.

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Midwife outlines rules BY SARAH MATTHEWS

Wimmera midwife leader is looking to clear up uncertainty surrounding the role of support people during birth but has reminded the public ‘challenging and confronting’ rules are in place for a reason.

Wimmera Health Care Group nurse-midwife unit manager Michelle Coutts said a Department of Health and Human Services announcement late last week caused a great deal of anger, upset and confusion. “Unfortunately, the DHHS stated they would only permit birthing women to have their partner or support person present during labour and birth and that the support person could only stay for two hours post the birth,” she said. “This directive was a significant deviation from what the DHHS had been advising us, and 24 hours later, the department retracted that directive.” Mrs Coutts said current WHCG policy dictated a birthing woman could have one nominated support person with them during labour and birth, and that person could remain with the mother for the duration of their postnatal stay. “However, if that person leaves the hospital then they will not be permitted to return onto Yandilla maternity ward,” she said. “We cannot take the risk of that person leaving and potentially coming into contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive and compromising the rest of our women, patients and staff. “We are doing our best to optimise the pregnancy and birth outcomes in the current climate while weighing up the risk of spreading COVID-19. “At the moment, that risk is a very real one. The decisions around this are very, very hard. “We acknowledge we have some challenging and confronting rules at the moment but we just have to in order to keep our mothers, babies and staff safe.” Mrs Coutts said many women had verbalised their main concern throughout the pandemic was not contracting COVID-19, but birthing in an environment that might not allow the experience they wanted. She said it was well documented that having a constant support person throughout labour and birth provided positive health outcomes

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BUNDLE OF JOY: Horsham’s Maddy and Cam Bruce welcomed their second son, Clay Parker Bruce, at Wimmera Base Hospital on June 6, during the coronavirus pandemic. Clay is a brother to Avery, 2. Wimmera Health Care Group’s maternity policies and restrictions are continuing to evolve in response to the pandemic. Picture: SARAH GOODE PHOTOGRAPHY for mothers, partners and babies. “For as long as we are permitted by the DHHS to allow support people into birth rooms we will,” Mrs Coutts said. “However, we want everyone to be aware that further restrictions around this rule might be applied at any time depending on what happens. “I strongly encourage women to consider what this might mean for them.”

Best possible care

Since the start of March, 143 babies have been born at Wimmera Health Care Group. Mrs Coutts said staff were working hard to relieve mothers’ anxiety, concern and distress in the most challenging of times. “If we believe it is safe to do so, and if women have sufficient supports, we would like to encourage women to leave hospital sooner rather than later after they birth – especially if the COVID-19 situation escalates rapidly in the Wimmera,” she said. “We are prepared to the best of

our ability to care for a woman and baby if they are positive for COVID. Such a case might fast become a reality given the escalation of cases in Victoria and on Monday, a baby positive for the virus was hospitalised in Melbourne. “COVID is well and truly in the Wimmera now and everybody has to accept this is our reality.” Mrs Coutts said despite concerns over rising cases in the Wimmera, caregivers would not suggest labour-related interventions because of the pandemic. She said current relevant guidelines showed the pandemic did not create a need to ‘do anything differently or intervene in terms of labour and birth’. She said, however, staff would take significant extra infection-control precautions if a pregnant or labouring woman had coronavirus. Mrs Coutts said since March, maternity services had published individual restrictions regarding visitors and the presence of support people, all based on DHHS guidelines.

“As COVID-19 now escalates again, we encourage women to contact Yandilla directly if they need clarification on our current restrictions and not rely on hearsay or something they have heard in the third person,” she said. “I cannot stress that enough. “The restrictions we need to put in place are evolving depending on the potential risk to our community and might change much more frequently in the future.” Mrs Coutts said despite evolving policies and restrictions, staff remained focused on providing the best possible care. “We know the experience of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period will stay with our women and their babies forever,” she said. “To fulfil that experience and deliver safe, woman-centred care that involves optimal communication and kindness is our top priority – COVID-19 or not.”

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Call to arms From page 1 The virus has also appeared in Warracknabeal with the health department alerting Warracknabeal Secondary College of a COVID-19 case at the school. Principal Therese Allen emailed parents and guardians of children at the school on Monday night, informing them that students were to stay at home until further notice. She said in a letter the health service was investigating the case and the school would close to all students, staff and members of the community while it awaited further advice. Yesterday, Northern Grampians and West Wimmera shires recorded their first official COVID-19 cases for several months. Details provided by the Department of Health and Human Services showed both officially have one active case each. The DHHS list showed Ararat, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh had yet to officially record any new cases in the latest wave of infections. DHHS has stressed that case locations are based on ‘residential addresses provided when the case is notified. Locations are not where people were infected and may not be where the case currently resides’. Ms Kealy said a community-wide response was about everyone working together – albeit at a distance – and ensuring it remained a caring and compassionate part of the world. “We have to look out for each other. If someone tests positive to this virus, instead of treating them like some sort of villain, we must ensure they know they have our support. COVID-19 does not discriminate,” she said. Ms Kealy said she would explore establishing a community support committee to help people cope with circumstances. She said she would also write to elderly people in her electorate asking them to get in touch with her office in Horsham if they needed help with day-to-day living support and-or to get access to masks. Meanwhile, latest travel restrictions on the Victorian-South Australian border mean only people who live within a 40-kilometre radius of the border will be eligible for Cross Border Community status. A Victorian Cross Border Community member must not travel more than 40 kilometres into South Australia. A South Australian Cross Border Community member who travels more than 40km into Victoria must complete 14 days of quarantine on returning to South Australia. Cross Border Community members can only move between Victoria and South Australia for employment or education; to provide or receive care and support; or obtain food, fuel, supplies or medical care. • Drive-through clinic, see page 5.

Fines for breaches Police have issued travel-restriction fines to two Frankston people who were staying in Murtoa without a valid reason. Police confirmed the fines yesterday. Police have issued 79 fines to individuals across the state based on Chief Health Officer directions. They have also checked 21,481 vehicles at checkpoints on main arterial roads.

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Tapping into training opportunity A

BY DEAN LAWSON

prominent Horsham businessman with a background in training and education has called for a groundswell of Wimmera action and support to capitalise on a new Federal Government training package.

Brian Watts, partner with Watts Price Accountancy firm in Horsham and former Business Horsham chairman, said the $2-billion JobTrainer skills package was too big an opportunity to ‘wait for something to happen’. He said representatives from a collective of education and training, business, the trades, social-service, health and community and other appropriate organisations including Horsham Rural City Council, ideally needed to get on the front foot and assess how to use the package as a socio-economic driver. “We can’t afford to be complacent. Be proactive instead of reactive in demanding to be front and centre in tapping into this opportunity,” he said. Mr Watts made his comments in response to the Federal Government announcing its program designed to ‘give hundreds of thousands of Australians access to new skills by retrain-

ing and upskilling them into sectors with job opportunities’. The JobTrainer skills package aims at guaranteeing support for tens of thousands of apprentices in jobs across Australia, including the Wimmera-Mallee, by subsidising their wages to keep them employed and their training secured. The claim is that the new $2-billion JobTrainer fund will provide up to an additional 340,700 training places across Australia to help school leavers and job seekers access pre-apprenticeships, short courses and full qualifications to develop new skills in growth sectors and create a pathway to more qualifications. Courses will be free or low cost in areas of identified need, with the Federal Government providing $500-million with matching contributions from state and territory governments.

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Mr Watts said it was paramount, if the region wanted to move strongly forward in a post-COVID environment, that it saw the announcement as an avenue to focus on developing a comprehensive skills and training plan. “We need to be on the front foot.

There are significant deficiencies in the range of post-secondary face-toface training opportunities in western Victoria,” he said. “Yes, we should outline our identified needs. We are significantly underserviced when compared with other regional centres such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. “This all about the broader Wimmera, our 50,000-plus population’s needs. “No doubt there has been plenty of analysis from organisations such as Wimmera Development Association and projects and schemes developed by our training organisations in this space. “But this announcement represents a trigger to spark us into serious collective action.” Member for Mallee Anne Webster said JobTrainer would provide a much-needed boost to jobseekers and school leavers in her electorate. She said the scheme would ensure people in the region had opportunities to be trained in the skills needed by the Wimmera-Mallee businesses community. “Backing training, apprentices and jobs is all part of the government’s plan to restore our economy after the

coronavirus pandemic and keep Australians in our local areas in work,” she said.

Opening doors

Mr Watts said he had seen from experience in teaching accounting and business in the TAFE and university sector, how post-secondary training opportunities in the region had transferred to fill a demand for skills in the region and help retain our rural population. “It opens all sorts of doors, from a broad range of people who might not have had an opportunity while at secondary school, others keen to have a second crack to seek alternative pathways or simply keen to re-enter the workforce,” he said. “At the same time it meets a significant need in providing an essential workplace skills base to get our region moving. “Most importantly, it helps retain our youth and others in our region and provide a drawcard to attract others. “We need multiple groups covering as many community and business sectors as possible to be involved, to beat the drum and alert the decision makers to our needs in western Victoria.” Wimmera Development Associa-

tion executive director Chris Sounness agreed the region needed to be well placed to take advantage of the government package as well as other opportunities. “Working with key training organisations that help youth to get apprenticeships or traineeships in the region is going to be important in maximising our opportunities,” he said. “We’re going to need to build things, create things, get things moving and this involves recognising opportunities surrounding trades and services. “We want employers ready to take on apprentices and for school leavers to make themselves as employable as possible and hopefully this latest support package should help.” Federal Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships Steve Irons said an expanded wage subsidy would more than double the number of supported apprentices and trainees. “The Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy will now help almost 90,000 businesses employing around 180,000 apprentices and trainees throughout Australia,” he said. States and territories need to sign a new ‘heads of agreement’ to access JobTrainer funding.

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TEST, ISOLATE: A new drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic in Horsham tested 350 people throughout its weekend of operation. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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A new drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic in Horsham is capable of testing up to 400 people a day if needed. The clinic tested 200 people on Saturday and 150 on Sunday. Wimmera Health Care Group’s COVID-19 team opened the drivethrough on Saturday with the support of six Australian Defence Force personnel. The clinic operates daily from 9am until 5pm seven days a week for people with respiratory symptoms of any type, no matter how mild. No appointments are needed for drive-through testing, but testing is exclusively for symptomatic people. The clinic had briefly opened on Sunday for asymptomatic people, with no symptoms, before a clarifying directive from the Department of Health and Human Services. Health group clinical services director Maree Woodhouse said chief executive Catherine Morley persuaded the department to support a drive-through testing station

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Ms Woodhouse said the other vitally important instruction for anyone tested was to isolate until they received notice of a negative result. “As soon as you have been tested, you must go straight home and isolate until you are told you are clear,” she said. “Isolation means no contact with anyone else, no visitors and use separate bathrooms and separate cooking and eating utensils from other householders. “We also strongly advise all community members aged over 12 years to wear a mask when they are out and about in the community and cannot guarantee consistent social distancing of 1.5 metres.” Entry to the Wimmera Health Care Group COVID-19 drivethrough assessment clinic is via Arnott Street – from the Robinson Street end – opposite Jardwa Park. After testing, cars will exit left into Read Street. People with no access to a vehicle are advised to attend Lister House Assessment Clinic by booking through its online service.

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as clinic numbers soared last week. “In a couple of weeks our assessment clinic went from between 10 to 20 tests a day to 40 or 50 tests,” she said. “The opening of the drivethrough clinic was paramount because we were going to be booked out for the weekend before it even started. “We are expecting an influx of people over the next few weeks.” Ms Woodhouse stressed testing would be exclusively for symptomatic people. “The DHHS does not want us to test asymptomatic people,” she said. “To be eligible for testing you must show symptoms or have been referred for testing by the DHHS as someone who has been in contact with a positive case. “We want you to test even if you have the mildest of symptoms and we want you to come to the drivethrough the moment you experience those symptoms – no matter how mild they are. If you can’t come straight away then isolate yourself until you can attend.”

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Fishing future looks bright H

BY DEAN LAWSON

undreds of thousands of wriggling, juvenile Murray cod are set to enhance the region’s reputation as a national angling stronghold during the next few years.

Fish stocking in the region’s biggest water body Rocklands Reservoir at the weekend took the number of cod that have gone into the lake in 2020 past the 400,000 mark. The size of the overall release means that if a high percentage of the hatchery-bred fish survive to adulthood, the reservoir will become a significant regional tourist magnet. Horsham senior fisheries officer Jason Peters said a concerted effort to heavily stock the impoundment with freshwater natives would significantly expand target species in a recreational fishing catch. “On average, Murray cod take five years to get to legal catching size,” he said. “The lake started being stocked with cod in late 2017, so that means they should be getting in catchable range by 2022. “There has also been a lot of golden perch, which take three years from fingerling to size, going in and we’re already seeing these fish around the 25-centimetre mark. “There are also trout in and earmarked for the lake and populations of bass and exotic redfin and carp are well established. “I can see Rocklands, 80 percent accessible to campers, becoming the Lake Eildon of the west if it all comes to fruition. “There will be significant socio-eco-

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nomic benefits to local communities, which will be fantastic. “An added bonus is that Rocklands is a renowned redfin fishery and predatory cod is likely to hit stunted juveniles and encourage larger fish to dominate and find their niche in the environment.”

Blue-ribbon lake

Mr Peters said Rocklands, the primary back-up reservoir for the Wimmera-Mallee water-supply system, was likely to represent the blue-ribbon fishing destination in a region loaded with promising fishing lakes. “In the Wimmera we’ve done and do exceptionally well, with more stockings to come,” he said. “Taylors Lake is now producing great golden perch and cod, Toolondo is a traditional trout fishery and Lake Bellfield at Halls Gap is now a mixed fishery with cod going in for the first time this year and golden perch last year. “Lakes Wartook, Fyans and Wallace are targets for trout stocking, lakes Charlegrark and Bringalbert are native fisheries and the Wimmera River between Glenorchy and Jeparit does exceptionally well in terms of stocking with an average of 80,000 golden perch and also silver perch going in every year.” Lake Bolac, south of Ararat, is also a popular trout water that receives stockings of trout and school-holiday programs involve the release of mature immediate-catch rainbow trout into small impoundments across the region. Mr Peters said trout releases in waters across the region would occur between August and October and native-fish stockings, apart from extra cod going

GROWING: Pat Duggan helps authorities release fish into Rocklands Reservoir at the weekend. The release took the number of cod that have gone into the lake in 2020 past the 400,000 mark. into Rocklands, would occur in warmer months. “Communities such as Balmoral are really involved and supportive, which is great,” he said. Wimmera Development Association executive director Chris Sounness said enhancing angling opportunities could

only improve the reputation of the region as a holiday destination. “Fishing is great for holiday-makers and locals alike who enjoy wetting a line,” he said. Money generated from recreational fishing licences helps fund Victorian stocking regimes.

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Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging organisations to apply for funding to honour Victorian veterans and ensure they are getting the support they need. Ms Kealy said while every part of Australia had a connection to the nation’s military, the connection was particularly strong across her electorate. “Families right across the Wimmera have sent sons and daughters away to war to defend our nation and our way of life,” she said. “Funding programs like this are extremely important in helping us to honour and acknowledge those who have served, died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars, armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations.” Ms Kealy said ex-service organisations, municipal governments, educational institutions and notfor-profit organisations and groups could apply under the following funding streams: • Anzac Day Proceeds Fund to help with direct welfare support. • The Restoring Community War Memorials program to restore or improve memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour around the state. • The Victoria Remembers program, supporting projects that honour or commemorate service of veterans as well as educate Victorians about their contribution. Applications for the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers program close on August 31, and the Restoring Community War Memorials program closes on September 7, 2020.

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COVID presentation hits the mark T

here was a little more than a twist of irony last week after tuning into a Horsham online webinar that provided a greater-thanusual glimpse into the complexities, sensibilities, philosophies and challenges society faced in beating COVID-19. Some of us had just left a news report about renewed vigour in the international space race and had marvelled at human ingenuity. We were then, after tuning into the question-and-answer webinar, confronted with a stark reminder of perspective and how important it was for us to be just as clever in finding ways

to make sure we could live here on Earth, let alone Mars. CSIRO health and biosecurity director Dr Robert Grenfell earlier this year described how developing a COVID-19 vaccine was as complex as putting a man on Mars. The former Natimuk doctor, who grew up in Horsham district, provided a relatively brief but compelling snapshot of just how hard it was to find a way to beat this crafty microscopic challenger. He also reminded everyone about why we all needed to work hard as a collective in efforts to stem infection rates and get the upper hand over the disease.

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We’re not sure if it was because we knew he was at the vanguard of international efforts to find a vaccine, whether we immediately recognised him as an academic authority, or whether it was because the presentation simply came from someone from our own patch, but Dr Grenfell hit the mark, with many Wimmera watchers

WEAR MASKS! Wimmera Health Care Group director of surgery Ian Campbell, left, and deputy chief executive Mark Knights don masks in Horsham to set an example for Wimmera shoppers. Wimmera health officials are part of a statewide chorus urging people to use masks when out in public to help stem COVID-19 infection rates.

hungry for deeper understanding of what had happened, was happening and might happen. His presentation was blunt, pragmatic and at times frightening about what we might expect from the disease and how long we might have to endure a world without competitive team sport and activities while practising social-distancing, sanitisation and wearing face masks. But in his summary of circumstances he also tried to be optimistic and positive, glowing in his assessment of the rate of progress in developing a vaccine – more than hinting that Australian research was at the cutting edge of a potential breakthrough.

Horsham mayor Mark Radford introduced the presentation, which also included comments from Wimmera Health Care Group representatives. Horsham Rural City Council uploaded the webinar to its website on Friday and made it available on YouTube. Data revealed about 20,000 people had watched at least part of it by Monday. There is an old saying that knowledge is power and last week’s information session, by being relaxed, forthright, simple, honest and unembellished, felt empowering.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR areas over the next few weeks. It is something that could have possibly been avoided. We need to delay some non-critical building works and-or projects occurring in the city with crews of tradesmen from Melbourne turning up in Horsham. I have seen this first-hand. Equally, as difficult as it seems, having family come up from Melbourne or affected areas in caravans in driveways or households is equally damaging and another issue I have seen frequently occurring. I can’t see that any of these projects are justifiable as a ‘must do’ given the state of emergency. If critical, they could be resourced by local tradesmen or sub-contractors under extraordinary circumstances. If the virus could speak English it would be saying thank-you very much because it wants this sort of host behaviour to allow it to spread rapidly. It all comes down to the maths, as more arrive from hotspots the infection probability goes up exponentially. Matthew Jenkinson Horsham

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SIR, – I agree with many of your views about the management of the virus at both state and federal levels by all the political parties working together on this complex issue. I also acknowledge that many people are understandably anxious and scared of what’s to come on the front line of managing this dreadful disease and my heart goes out to everyone in Melbourne and regional areas in lockdown. I think our community is getting better at adapting to social distancing and change. Being in Melbourne as a tradesman or alternative essential worker at the moment would be very difficult. The temptation to filter into country areas to keep working and feed the family is understandable and currently legal because there is no defined radius for workers to travel to complete works, subject to permits. However, I see serious weaknesses in current restrictions, which I believe are not in the spirit of the restrictions. These will potentially have a negative impact on people’s health in Horsham and surrounding

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Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Transport Group call for cash to make roads safe The unsafe and perilous condition of many roads across Western Victoria is putting lives at risk and there needs to be a major injection of funds to rectify them quickly, the Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Transport Group (WSMRTG) says. WSMRTG, which represents six Western Victorian municipalities, has called for an immediate injection of $50 million by the State Government to make 30 of the regions worst C-class roads safe for users. Almost 5000 km (about 15 per cent) of the key transport links within and between the municipalities of Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack municipalities and servicing neighbouring regions, are categorised by Regional Roads Victoria as C-class roads. Almost all of them have been found to be unsafe due to their narrow seals. When announcing the appeal for funds, WSMRTG Chair and Northern Grampians Shire Councillor Kevin Erwin said these roads had simply not been built to carry the the heavy loads being carried by numerous trucks. “Our group has been researching and identifying key issues impacting the region’s transport network to understand how these impacts are limiting Western Victoria’s growth and development and this research clearly shows that the poor

condition of many of our C-class roads is negatively impacting industry, agriculture, tourism and communities and is putting lives at risk,” Cr Erwin said. “They are often used as detours when accidents occur on major roads; yet are an accident waiting to happen themselves being narrow with deteriorating shoulders due to passing vehicles being forced off the sealed section into the gravel. “Crash rates on these roads are two to three times greater than the country Victorian average – this is simply unacceptable.” There is a relatively low number of A and B-class roads servicing these municipalities with C-class roads playing an important role in connecting communities and providing access to new industries such as wind farms, mining, farming and tourism. “These roads are vital to our communities and their upkeep deserves to be a priority,” Cr Erwin said. The 30 narrow-sealed roads most in need by the Regional Transport Group with Regional Roads Victoria telling the Group that an early start could be made on many of these projects which would help stimulate

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A total of $300m would be needed to upgrade all C-class roads to an acceptable standard.

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On site and technical discussions were held with: • Wimmera CMA, DELWP, HRCC Planning Feedback is documented, approved and shared with the Community Reference Group and the Landscape Architects. Two weeks of in-person public feedback sessions at Horsham Angling Clubrooms during mid-August are also planned, subject to COVID-19

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orsham Rural City Council has formally adopted its 202021 budget after debate and a split vote at a meeting on Monday night.

and waste management – again received the lion’s share of the financial allocation. A capital works program includes $3.845-million for rural roads reconstruction and $1.876-million to rebuild urban roads. Waste management will cost the council $3.255-million. Rural roads at Wail, Brimpaen and Jung will be subject to upgrades while major footpath and road works will occur in several streets in Horsham North. The council has allocated funding for a lengthy list of projects including refurbishment of Wesley Performing Arts Centre – $545,000 funded by Wesley committee; a skate park upgrade – $164,000; and footpaths and cycle ways – $429,000. A full list of works is available on a Horsham Community Map on the council’s website, hrcc.vic.go.au. Based on community submissions, the council will also provide: $5000 to engage a speaker for a motivational workshop for Horsham community groups; $20,000 for inclusion in a COVID-19 support package for Business Horsham; and $70,000 to improve a river crossing at Walmer from Federal Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The council is exploring an opportunity to further develop an Old Hamilton Road cycle track.

The council voted 3-2 in adopting the draft document, which includes an overall rate increase of two percent, but also a $484,000 business and community COVID-19 response package and a second round of a community grants program. Cr John Robinson, who with Cr David Grimble voted against adopting the budget, indicated his intention to move to rescind the decision at the council’s next meeting on August 3. Crs Robinson and Grimble argued that the council should have considered a zero percent rate rise. The council voted on the budget after a draft document was out for public comment for 10 weeks. The council received 12 community submissions that led to changes to the original draft. Horsham mayor Mark Radford said the council had developed the budget in extraordinary circumstances with a focus on community support and rebuilding the district economy when it was able to move from pandemic relief to recovery stages. “We thank everyone who contributed, whether it was via a formal submission, completing a survey, dropping into the pop-up shop or commenting online,” he said. “We appreciate the effort people took.” The council’s core services – roads

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Region applauds new study West on track T

BY DEAN LAWSON

he Wimmera’s peak development group has welcomed government backing for a study into managing national electricity-transmission weaknesses amid growing levels of renewable-energy generation.

A northwest Victorian electricity-supply network, which includes much of the Wimmera and southern Mallee, will be a case study for a $1.3-million desktop project. Australian Renewable Energy Agency, ARENA, on behalf of the Federal Government, confirmed $495,680 in funding for a Grid Innovation Hub at Monash University to run the study. Researchers at the university hub will explore issues and plans associated with connecting renewable-energy generation through solar, wind and battery projects into weaker parts of the National Electricity Market, NEM. Developers and development leaders have long identified problems based on a lack of capacity in ageing electri-

cal infrastructure as a stumbling block in fully exploiting renewable-energy opportunities in the region. Wimmera Development Association, in identifying clear regional socio-economic growth opportunities in the sector, has been a major lobbyist seeking a system overhaul. It has also worked on the issue through Grampians New Energy Taskforce, GNET, to highlight the need for large-scale adaptive work to turn renewable-energy potential into reality. Association executive director Chris Sounness said the investigation, especially with much of western Victoria as a case study, was a positive move forward. “While it is only a desktop study, it hopefully represents a critical first step in improving and strengthening the grid,” he said. “Critically, it opens one of the first doors to making the most of renewable-energy-industry expansion and the opportunities that come with that. “At the moment wind farms are

simply providing power to the grid and helping strengthen the overall system supply. But in the near future, they might also represent growth in ‘behind-the-metre’ energy opportunities to develop value-adding industry in our region. “Australia will be looking to rebuild its manufacturing capabilities in areas such as food production and in the past, one thing that has held us back in this area is a lack of reliable power. “This all becomes quite profound when you consider developing technologies in power storage through batteries and hydrogen. “Not only will our region have the potential to generate its own power in the future, it is likely to be able to store it and that makes us very attractive to industry.”

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The study will analyse grid-stability issues and explore techniques to manage them, including the siting and operations of technology such as synchronous condensers, wind and solar

farms, and battery systems incorporating advanced inverter systems. The main reason for the study is to improve the understanding of approaches to mitigate grid-connection risks for renewable-energy developers, increase hosting capacity in weak networks and support a greater understanding of power-system security and reliability when operating with increasing levels of renewable energy. ARENA chief executive Darren Miller said Australia’s power system was undergoing major transformation with the rise in inverter-connected solar and wind energy. “These renewable resources are typically located in weaker areas of the grid, causing stability issues,” he said. “Monash’s study, while looking at northwest Victoria, will aim to provide a solution for other renewable-energy zones across Australia and help increase the value of renewable energy, reduce or remove barriers to renewables uptake and help increase the overall skills and capacity in this important area.”

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West Wimmera Shire Council has ranked above the state average in its latest community satisfaction survey. JWS Research ran the annual survey on behalf of Local Government Victoria. The survey involved asking shire residents a series of questions about the council relating to seven core measures – overall performance; community consultation; lobbying; making community decisions; sealed local roads; customer service; and overall council direction. The council’s overall performance index score was 63, down from 65 in 2019. Chief executive David Leahy said despite the slight drop, West Wimmera Shire Council still measured significantly above average for both the Small Rural Councils cohort and the state, at 56 and 58 respectively. “We are extremely satisfied with the results and confident with the direction the organisation is heading,” he said. “We continue to do the best for our community. These results reflect that we are on the right track and providing an excellent level of service.”

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Blue-tongue lizard seat takes shape Natimuk Primary School will soon have a ‘blue-tongue lizard seat’ to cater for parents waiting to pick up their children. Principal Ingrid Clarkson said watching parents standing around talking inspired her to come up with a solution for a lack of seating. “It was decided the year five and six class would construct a concrete lizard seat that will be covered in mosaics to create life-like patterns,” she said. “This seat will also be useful as an outdoor learning space.”

Mrs Clarkson consulted Haven artist Nicola Clarke, who provided her expertise for the project. “The year five and six students designed a lizard on grid paper and prepared the area at the front of the school during their maths classes,” Mrs Clarkson said. She said using measurement skills, the students marked out a grid, enlarging a lizard drawing on the grid using pencils to create an outline. “Then came the hard manual

labour of digging out two cubic metres of dirt to level the area and shape it,” she said. Mrs Clarkson, Mrs Clarke and Jill and Dave Jones laid out the form work during the school holidays so a concrete base could be poured. “On their return to school, staff, students and parents were all very excited to see the lizard take shape,” Mrs Clarkson said. “We cannot wait to start phase two, which is building the seat using straw, wire and more concrete.”

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egal advice has given a community group confidence in its strong stand to protect the integrity of a community Trust fund dedicated to enhancing the environs of Natimuk Lake.

Natimuk Lake Foreshore Committee chair Brenda Strudwick said the advice, forwarded to the committee by trustees in charge of a Otto Spehr Lake Natimuk Trust, represented ‘a big win for the community’. She said the advice, from international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills to Perpetual Trustees Company, was clear that money from the Trust could not be used to subsidise government revenue. “Our reading of the advice is that a government agency can apply to the Trust only in circumstances where what they are seeking to do is above and beyond what they are responsible to do and do not have funding for,” she said. “Given that Parks Victoria made a public statement that it would now be responsible for finishing the outlet at the lake, we’re interpreting the advice to mean that Parks is now ‘tasked’ with the completion of the weir – and so would not be able to dip its hand into the Trust.” The correspondence is the latest development in a dispute over what body should have primary responsibility in providing advice on who should access money from the Otto Spehr Trust. The foreshore committee has traditionally accessed income from the Trust for lake projects as part of a ‘joint committee’, a term referenced in Trust terms, which also originally

included former Shire of Arapiles, now part of Horsham Rural City. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, which oversees Parks Victoria and based on its role as overall lake manager, had explored if there was any flexibility in the Trust terms to directly access money for lake projects. The dispute stemmed from anxiety over the funding for and management of the weir project, designed to increase the longevity of water in the ephemeral lake.

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Ms Strudwick said the legal advice suggested Parks Victoria, as a successor to Horsham Rural City Council as lake manager, could be on a joint committee with the foreshore group. “Although the committee has suggested this to DELWP, the overall governing department, it has rejected the idea of such a working relationship,” she said. “The legal advice also suggests that joint submissions can be made to the Trust. But the committee understands that DELWP has told Parks Victoria the community must pay for the entire outlet and that Parks’ only responsibility is to manage the project.” Ms Strudwick said DELWP needed to ‘come to the table’. “So far all it has done is lose the goodwill of the Natimuk community, tie Parks Victoria in a knot and leave it without the assistance of the committee to complete the weir project. It has also effectively stopped Trust money being directed towards the project,” she said. “We will watch with interest how Parks Victoria and State Government proceed with completing construction of the weir.”

CARING FOR OTHERS: Mel Cook has been using her sewing skills to make face masks. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Mel keen to protect her community A Horsham woman making face masks for others believes covering up is a sign of respect for the community. Mel Cook, a research scientist, has been using her sewing skills to make face masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Ms Cook has been wearing a mask in public for months and said she was pleased to see more people in the region doing the same. “I’ve been wearing a mask but I haven’t seen anyone else doing it until recently,” she said. “I think people are a little more scared now and are taking it a bit more seriously. “A lot of people seem to think it is a Melbourne problem or they are blaming individuals, but even if you do everything right, there is still a risk. “Wearing a mask shows we care about others, especially about retail staff and other es-

sential workers. We all have to do the best we can.” Ms Cook was hiking in Patagonia, Chile, when the coronavirus was declared a pandemic in March. “When I left on the hike there were 25 cases in Australia and when I finished, the national park was closing and they were kicking people out,” she said. “So much had changed in the 10 days. The borders were closing, my flights were cancelled and it went from being a bit of a concern to a pandemic. “It’s amazing how things can happen so quickly.” Ms Cook said she managed to return to Australia in April. “I got back a week before hotel quarantine came in, so I was able to quarantine at home, which was lucky,” she said. “Even though it was good to be home, I felt pretty safe in Patagonia, it’s pretty rural.

“I heard reports of people hoarding toilet paper and the supermarkets running out of products on shelves in Australia, but in Patagonia, things were quite calm. “A lot of people were wearing masks there, even back in March. They were taking things very seriously at a local level.” Ms Cook said it took her about 20 minutes to sew a mask and although she had a backlog, she would like to offer her services to community groups. She said she would like to use profits from individual mask sales to donate extra masks to groups in need. She said leaders of community groups could email her at melissajanerogan@gmail.com for more information. Anyone who wants to volunteer their sewing skills can also email Ms Cook. – Sarah Matthews

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Accolades for buzzing business BY SARAH MATTHEWS

fruitless search for natural, toxin-free products to soothe the skin of a newborn baby sparked a thriving, award-winning business for Tanya and Warren Stanley.

The Stanleys, a third-generation beekeeping family from Douglas, launched Beetanicals in 2018 after three years of research, ingredient sourcing and product testing. Their journey started in 2015, following the arrival of their eldest son, Cooper. Mrs Stanley searched high and low for natural products to soothe her son’s dry, sensitive skin and when her search came up empty, she decided to make her own. “Being a long-time lover of bees I was well aware of the wonderful antibacterial and nurturing benefits of beeswax,” she said. “The product I had been searching for was right before my eyes. “I quite quickly connected with experts about how to formulate products properly, because I wanted to create something we were confident in and could trust to use on our own family.” After launching Beetanicals as a business, Mrs Stanley soon found other people felt the same way. Several Wimmera stores were quick to add the fledgling toxin-free brand to their wares and positive reviews and word-of-mouth advertising helped boost sales. Critical acclaim soon followed, including three Organic Beauty Awards in the mama and baby category in March. Beetanicals celebrated its biggest success this month, when the small business that started in the family kitchen claimed six accolades in the global 2020 Beauty Shortlist Mama and Baby Awards. Bee Soothed Balm won best multipurpose balm, Yellow Box Honey won best food product and four products won editor’s choice awards, Queen Beetanicals Belly Bee Nourished Balm and Queen Beetanicals Belly Balm in the mama-beauty category and Beetanicals Bee Well Balm and Baby Beetanicals Bee Well Balm in the baby category. The sponsor-free awards celebrate

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with the recognition for our balms and honey. “It is a dream come true for so many families to be benefitting from our natural products locally and around Australia. “The awards also help our credibility, especially as a small, family-run business.”

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Judge Katie Hill said she was blown away by the scope and volume of innovative natural products entered. “I was also really pleased to see wellbeing built into products’ DNA; healing, soothing, relaxing and rejuvenating natural ingredients were the order of the day, which is a great sign that holistic health is filtering into the mainstream,” she said. “Huge congratulations to all these brilliant winners, which are meeting the growing demand for non-toxic products and lifestyles.” Mrs Stanley said Beetanicals was a

team effort, with many people contributing to the business’s success. “Our local stockists in the Wimmera and surrounds are incredible,” she said. “Even through these times with COVID, people are sharing our products on Australian Made and Owned social media pages and are committed to shopping local. “We are very fortunate to have support from family, particularly my mum who helps pack orders. “And of course, Warren is a big part of what we do. He co-founded the business and he’s the head beekeeper. “In season he works seven days a week and other times he is more flexible.” Mrs Stanley said flexibility was key to running a business while raising two children, living remotely and maintaining a household. She said Cooper, five, and Toby, two, loved being involved in the business, particularly driving around

checking out bee sites and visiting their grandfather’s honey shed. She said although it could be difficult ‘keeping all the balls in the air’, she felt blessed to live in a beautiful part of the country and work in a family business committed to using many Australian ingredients and supporting other small enterprises. Beetanicals is stocked in 23 stores and international interest is growing. “We have found we get quite a few emails from places that want to distribute our products,” Mrs Stanley said. “That’s exciting, but we need to make sure those distributors will nurture our brand the way we have – we won’t distribute with just anyone.” Along with ‘natural, safe, effective and transparent products for families’, Beetanicals also produces a range of premium single-line honey following the beekeeping values of Mr Stanley’s parents, Bev and John of Stanley’s Honey, established in 1939.

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ears of voluntary service has given Horsham College students a head start when pursing further education prospects.

Year-12 students Mikayla Treacy and Ally Janetzki believe work experience and volunteering opportunities they completed during their time at high school would make them stand out among other university applicants. They have applied for La Trobe University’s early admissions program and are hoping to secure a position for 2021. Labour market researchers predict the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to make the jobs market more competitive, particularly for young people entering the workforce. The students believe this is why all their peers should be taking on any experiences to boost their prospects. “I think universities perceive it as a positive thing and they trust and respect the way I am – they would see me as more of an adult than a student,” Mikayla said. “To know what your goals are going to be and where you’re going to go in the future is a hard decision to make, but it’s important for your schooling and how much effort and hard work you put in.” Mikayla has applied for early entry into a Bachelor of Primary Education at La Trobe. In year-nine, she started a Duke of Edinburgh program, which she believes opened up a world of opportunities for her education. She said as part of the program she started volunteering at a football and

DREAM BIG: Horsham College students Ally Janetzki, left, and Mikayla Treacy believe their volunteering efforts will boost their chances of gaining early entrance into university. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER netball club to assist with coaching, umpiring and general duties. “I heard from previous years how the Duke of Edinburgh program helped develop personal skills, really helped with mental health and showed the importance of volunteering,” she said. “That motivated me to keep helping out and be involved. “I know people respect me for vol-

unteering and it creates a happy community environment.” Mikayla said while in year 10 she also completed work experience at Horsham Primary School, where she gained a first-hand look into her chosen profession. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, but this experience got me more interested in the course, looking at what’s

needed and continuing to work hard to achieve that,” she said. Mikayla acknowledged it was difficult for most students to choose a career, but she encouraged her peers to ‘have a go’ at any opportunity. “Don’t stress if you don’t know, even take the next year off and try out a few different things,” she said. “You don’t always have to know, but

there’s always opportunities to find out what you want to do.” Victorian students faced significant challenges at the start of year when they were forced into remote study arrangements for the majority of term two. Ally said despite the challenges, the experience had encouraged her to push even harder. She has applied for early entry into a Bachelor of Psychology at La Trobe. “This year presented extra challenges for the year 12s. It’s already been a pretty hard year, but it’s also encouraged me to push harder and just keep getting through it,” she said. “It’s going to make our year level stronger and it’s going to make us more persistent.” Ally volunteered at Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative through the college’s Duke of Edinburgh program, helping indigenous children with schoolwork and after-school activities. She later completed her year-10 work experience with the same organisation, which sparked her interest in the field of psychology. “I really enjoy being able to support people and understand why people feel different things,” she said. “I feel like I connect with people on a different level, so I feel like if I were to study it, I would really enjoy it.” Ally said she believed her service to the community would help her university application stand out. “I was pretty undecided on what university I wanted to go to and the exact career path I wanted go down, but volunteering helped me develop as a person and probably mature a lot quicker,” she said.

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CSIRO health and biosecurity director Dr Robert Grenfell, originally from Horsham and a former Natimuk doctor, said there was little evidence to suggest a prolonged harder statewide lockdown would eliminate transmission of COVID-19 in Victoria. Dr Grenfell said physical distancing remained the best protection against the virus while Victorian leaders continued to find a way to control outbreaks. “The question would be if we went really hard with lockdowns like New Zealand, would that actually achieve anything? We don’t know,” he said. “We’re going to have to learn to live with this virus – that’s really the point. That’s the journey we’ve got over the next 12 months or so. “The decisions being made are being made with the best information available at the time – it’s been an evolving feast of new information as time has gone on.” Dr Grenfell said suppression was still likely the best way to control the virus, particularly while cases were presenting from unknown sources across the state. “Elimination is extremely hard to achieve, especially because we have the virus in the community and it’s spreading in multiple sites,” he said. “Yes, we have managed to do so in some of our states such as Western Australia, but they had very small numbers in the first instance. “What we’re doing has bucked the trend of rising cases – if we didn’t do those measures in metro Melbourne, it’s almost certain we’d be in the thousands-plus case numbers.” Dr Grenfell made his comments after Victoria recorded its highest daily total of active cases with 532 on Monday and 384 at the time The Weekly Advertiser went to print yesterday. Active cases were also present in Wimmera communities. “What people really need to do at the moment is exercise caution with what they’re doing with their behaviours,” Dr Grenfell said. “This means washing hands, sanitising, wearing a mask in tight closed spaces. “Certainly if you’re sick get tested and while waiting for the result, isolate and take orders after you get your test results.” New Zealand and some Australian states and territories have had success suppressing the virus, resuming business and public events, albeit under new rules to keep people safe. At the same time leaders across the country are watching cases rise in Victoria and preparing for a return of COVID-19.

Dr Robert Grenfell Australia’s National Cabinet is maintaining that an ‘aggressive suppression strategy’ is the best way to deal with the pandemic.

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Member for Mallee Anne Webster agreed the direction was the most viable until a vaccination was available. “I do not believe an eradication approach is the appropriate one,” she said. “The reality is if we want our economies to remain global – we need to be able to manage COVID-19 until we get a vaccination, which might take a couple of years. “You only eliminate it for short periods of time. There is no elimination unless we shut down our economy altogether – that is not something the Federal Government will consider in any way, shape or form.” Dr Webster said she was lobbying the New South Wales government to reconsider hard border closures to Victorians. “I personally believe the lockdown approach is appropriate for isolated geographical locations where there is community spread – but what we’ve done with closing our borders is very unwise,” she said. “It’s certainly something at a federal level we have not supported – I’m lobbying strongly that be severely pulled back. “For there to be an arbitrary divider between one state and the other is extremely unhelpful and is not sustainable in the long term.” Dr Webster said she was also monitoring developments on the Victoria-South Australia border. Wimmera Health Care Group chief executive Catherine Morley reminded everyone to continue following COVID-19 public health advice to ensure the community can stay safe. “It only takes one person to not do the right thing and spread it to everyone else,” she said. “The approach from the beginning has always been about flattening the curve and we all need to keep working on that.”

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isual artist Mike Maka will create two murals on buildings at Wildlife Art Museum of Australia at Pomonal.

WAMA Foundation leaders appointed Maka to paint murals on two portable buildings that will be used for future art and education programs in the nature-based learning and wildlife art precinct. WAMA patron Glenda Lewin said the artworks would symbolise the interconnection between art, natural environment and the community. “We want to give the community a taste of WAMA and what we stand for,” she said. “This artwork is the perfect opportunity to communicate the interconnection between art and nature and the important roles the environment and the community play in preserving our country’s natural beauty. “Mike Maka is a great fit for this project. “We are very pleased to have him on board and excited to see how he will transform these walls into something uniquely beautiful.” Maka is a Melbourne-based artist, primarily a painter, who works in a variety of media, mainly on walls, canvas and illustration on paper. Some of his recent works include being involved in the Australian Silo Art Trail and

various nature-based street and wall art working both nationally and internationally. Maka said he was excited to help bring WAMA’s portable buildings to life through wildlife art. “I will be working closely with some flora and fauna experts within the region to develop my conceptual designs,” he said. “The artworks will reflect the natural beauty of the Grampians in a creative way, that aligns with WAMA’s mission to celebrate the relationship between art, science and nature.”

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Maka will start painting in September and the public will be allowed to view his progress. Located adjacent to the national heritage listed Grampians on Ararat-Halls Gap Road, WAMA is a wildlife art precinct designed to inspire, educate and stimulate connection with nature. WAMA leaders will build a dedicated wildlife art gallery that explores the interconnection between art and nature, set within botanic gardens and wetlands that nurture and protect rare species of plants and animals. The aim is to make WAMA a unique tourist attraction celebrating the relationship between art, science and na- CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY: Artist Mike Maka, pictured here in a portrait by Kieran Dola, will paint two murals at Wildlife Art Museum of Australia at Pomonal. ture.

Finances and stress An online workshop series next month is designed to help people maintain their health while coping with financial pressure. Rural Northwest Health, in partnership with West Wimmera Health Service and Bethany Community Support, is running the two-part series ‘Getting the Most of Out of YOUR Money’ on August 4 and 11. The workshops recognise people need to have coping mechanisms when dealing with issues such as financial stress to look after their general health. Rural Northwest Health health-promotion officer Nick Wakeling said happiness did not come from having more money, but from feeling comfortable in what you had. “This workshop will allow you to build some skills to help with that,” he said. “This is our second round of workshops and participants from the first round told us they were there to reduce their stress, increase their comfort and to feel secure in what they had.” Bethany Community Support financial counsellor Jacinta Morris said financial stress could have a major impact on a person’s mental and physical wellbeing. “Having the right tools and knowledge around finances can go a long way to reducing this stress,” she said. The workshops are from 10.30am to noon or 6.30pm to 8pm. People can register at www.survey moneky.com/r/MWSIGNUP.

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Councils note roads shortfall

immera municipal councils have called for an ‘immediate’ $50-million State Government commitment to ensure major connective roads in the region are as safe as possible for motorists.

The councils have identified 30 deteriorating ‘C-class’ roads in the region they consider have become or are becoming unsafe and putting people’s lives at risk. C-class roads in the Wimmera and southern Mallee make up about 5000 kilometres of important connective transport links between Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack municipalities. They form part of a broad arterial road network that joins primary population centres with regional communities and major highway routes. The Wimmera-Mallee call for State Government action comes through Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Transport Group, which represents the six shires that rely on C-class roads. Group chairman Cr Kevin Erwin from Northern Grampians Shire Council said the call was based on broad analysis of regional transport circumstances in the region. “Our group has been researching and identifying key issues impacting the region’s transport network to understand how these impacts are limiting Western Victoria’s growth and development,” he said. “This research clearly shows that the

BIG STAGE: Wergaia and Wemba Wemba singer-songwriter Alice Skye and guitarist Sam King, who live in Melbourne, during a virtual concert at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall. King’s twin brother and drummer Kane King was unable to perform at Hamer Hall due to a leg injury. Picture: TERESA NOBLE

poor condition of many of our C-class roads is negatively impacting industry, agriculture, tourism and communities and is putting lives at risk. “Crash rates on these roads are two to three times greater than the country Victorian average – this is simply unacceptable. “These roads are vital to our communities and their upkeep deserves to be a priority.” The group has reported that many C-class roads across the region have ‘extremely’ narrow seals, broken edges and drop-offs, which made it difficult for motorists to pass each other safety – especially long, heavy trucks. Hindmarsh mayor Rob Gersch said the roads were ill-equipped for modern road-transport needs. “These roads were simply not built to accommodate the volume of traffic, size and loads being carried by trucks in today’s world,” he said. “The narrow sealed roads are also often used as detours when accidents occur on major roads, ironically increasing the risk of causing another accident. An unfortunate example of this was an incident on Blue Ribbon Road near Horsham, which followed a Pimpinio bus crash last year.” Regional Roads Victoria has advised the group, based on the identification of the 30 narrow sealed roads in most need of ‘urgent’ attention, that should government funding become available it could make an early start on projects to help stimulate the regional economy.

Hope for growing musicians Horsham musicians are gaining a sense of assurance for a brighter future after fronting the stage at a revered contemporary music venue in Melbourne for a digital performance. Wergaia and Wemba Wemba singer-songwriter Alice Skye previewed a line-up of new songs from her forthcoming second album as part of a virtual concert at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall. Playing piano and singing alongside guitarist Sam King, Skye played her new release ‘Grand Ideas, along with new tracks ‘Wurega Djalin’, ‘The Moon, The Sun’, ‘Browser History’, ‘Stay in Bed’ and more. King said while opportunities to perform live had dried up since March due to COVID-19, the Hamer Hall set was a perfect opportunity to project the band’s image back

into the spotlight. “It’s probably the biggest production we’ve ever been involved in and it came at a time when live music isn’t happening,” he said. “We were hankering to play more music. Any opportunity that comes up, we’re going to take it.” King said performing at Hamer Hall, which is built to seat more than 2400 people, was a ‘surreal experience’ even while the venue was empty. “I wasn’t sure what to expect. I got there and there was a stylist who put Alice in these designer clothes and they had a suit ready for me. They pinned it up and tailored it for me,” he said. “It was an incredible feeling and bizarre when no one was there, but as soon as I strummed the guitar and heard the production, I’d never heard my instrument sound like that

before. The tone you can pull out of a venue like that is absolutely incredible.” The band, based in Melbourne, had several shows booked overseas and would have been preparing to go to Canada about this time. King said the digital performance was key to maintaining momentum. “There are a lot of bands that are sinking below the gaze of the public eye and finding it hard to have their voice heard,” he said. “To be invited to do something like that and to have it posted out on all the social media platforms is really exciting.” King said the release date for the band’s forthcoming album ‘I feel better, but I don’t feel good’ will be announced at a later date. People can search the performace on YouTube. – Dylan De Jong

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ON SHOW: Lorraine Coad showcases a photograph taken by her husband, Adrian, of their garden, that was on display at Kaniva’s Purple Starfish Community Shop. The shop has just launched its 20th exhibition.

Budding photographers in Kaniva exhibition Kaniva residents and visitors can see regional images snapped by budding photographers at an exhibition in the town. Purple Starfish Community Shop volunteers have hung the store’s 20th exhibition, with an open theme. Volunteer Annie Austin said the shop hosted four exhibitions annually. “We’ve had lots of different themes, including animals, schools, children, mothers and one called ‘looking down’ which was like a drone theme,” she said. “We’ve just put up our latest exhi-

bition, which includes 20 pictures all in frames. “All the pics are by locals and they are all taken in our local area. “We don’t have any photos of the Eiffel Tower or anything like that. “For our next exhibition we are looking to do something different and photograph members of the Men’s Shed.” Mrs Austin said the opportunity to showcase work provided confidence for budding photographers. “It’s not a competition, everyone is welcome to get involved,” she said. “About 95 percent of photos are

taken on smart phones and we blow them up to 12 by 18-inch copies.” Mrs Austin said the exhibition would run for two to three months and was available for viewing on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm and Fridays, 10am to 1pm. The Purple Starfish Community Shop stocks regionally produced food, arts and crafts. “It is run by volunteers and any profits we make are distributed locally,” Mrs Austin said. – Sarah Matthews

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PLANNING: Left, Hunter King, 9, Tyra King, 13, and Brody King, 11, check out the site for a proposed water park near the Wimmera River in Horsham, and above, a water park example in Mildura.

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community webinar tomorrow will provide Wimmera people with an opportunity to learn more about Horsham’s evolving plans for a riverfront water-play area. Horsham Rural City Council is exploring the development of a water-themed playground on the north side of the Wimmera River near Horsham Caravan Park. Retaining the Wimmera River’s natural aesthetics in the area is a key development direction. The project is part of a broader Horsham Riverfront Activation project, which already has a guaranteed $3-million in funding from federal and state governments and the council. The council is also waiting for a response on a $3-million grant application to Sport and Recreation Victoria. A project community reference group is working with community user groups to consolidate ideas across the precinct project area. Group chairman Johnny Gorton said the community direction was pointing to a park based on natural environmental qualities. “We are finding that community groups consulted with so far see that it’s not a large aquatic theme park that includes bright plastic slides and other man-made elements,” he said. “And they are generally pretty comfortable with what a natural water-play area is. “That feedback has been injected into concept designs, which will be released to the public when finalised.” Mr Gorton said the community might expect to see a gently flowing water course, manually operated hand pumps, systems of adjustable dams and weirs, spray heads and pop jets – suited to

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operation by children of all ages. He said play elements that could be used all year without water flow, including small boulders for climbing, logs for balancing, stones for jumping along and sand pits, were also among considerations. “This type of playground is very different to anything we have in the Wimmera at the moment,” he said. “A natural water-themed play area will complement the beautiful riverfront and provide an exciting, new, family-friendly play space. “Our community has told us they want to see a more activated riverfront with family-friendly activities.” The Zoom webinar, from 5.30pm, will provide information to anyone interested in learning more about the Riverfront Activation Project. The session will be recorded and be available on the council website, hrcc.vic.gov.au, for viewing at any time. People will need to register on the website to attend the session. Up to 100 people can attend a Zoom webinar. Planning also includes two weeks of in-person public feedback sessions at Horsham Angling Club rooms in mid-August, subject to COVID-19 restrictions remaining unchanged.

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Latest News Lord Nelson Park Multipurpose Sporting Facility Tenders Open Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced commercial builders for the design and construction of a multi purpose sporting facility at Lord Nelson Park in St Arnaud.

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A Council Meeting will be held at 12.30pm on Monday, 10 August 2020 in the Entertainment Centre, Stawell Town Hall.

Shop Local Campaign

Northern Grampians Shire Council is running an online, from your lounge room, shop local The purpose of the meeting is to consider the campaign. “Support Your Local” is a campaign aimed to following items: promote our local businesses and prompt • Preparation of Budget 2020-21 our communities across the shire to shop • Lot 2 St Arnaud Aerodrome Lease local. Approval Get involved with the event via our Facebook Page We need your feedback on the 2020- With the current COVID-19 restrictions, www.facebook.com/ngshire/events members of the public are encouraged to 21 Draft Budget or email business@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call consider their attendance in the gallery The budget outlines council’s major our business support team on 03 5358 8718. during this time. projects for the coming financial year and The campaign is running from 20 to 31 July. provides information on where funding for LIANA THOMPSON projects and works come from and where CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Supported playgroups to return Northern Grampians Shire Council is pleased to announce that supported playgroups in Stawell and Marnoo have recommenced for the duration of the school term until further advised. Read the latest media releases and stories at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/latest-news

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The first round of funding for the 2120/21 Northern Grampians Community Health and Wellbeing Grants will open on Saturday 1 August 2020. Council is looking for input from local The grants provide support to locally businesses to find out the severity of the impact the Coronavirus Pandemic has had on based groups and organisations to develop opportunities that will improve the lives of the region’s economy. people in our communities. Council is specifically seeking projects that Local businesses across all industry sectors are encouraged to participate in a survey that align with the five key health and wellbeing goals of healthy eating, active living, mental will help inform council on where recovery wellbeing, preventing violence and physical initiatives need to be focused. injury, and supporting early years. To find out more about the grants or to To complete the survey visit submit an application, visit www.ngshire. www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/business vic.gov.au/grants

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sk any grazier and they will tell you a good working dog easily rates among the best assets on a farm.

Being able to control mobs of sheep with a few quick commands to a faithful canine friend can be the difference between a good and a bad day in a paddock. But retired Norm Booth, who lives on farmland at Wartook in the northern Grampians, has discovered another more-than-handy way of putting his border collie’s intelligence, skills and passion for the job at hand to the test. Norm has fashioned a 250-metre stretch of paddock at his property into a practice driving range and his companion caddy ‘Missy’ has become an integral part of a sporting pastime. While another dog ‘Hamish’ is content to sit back and watch, two-year-old Missy has become an expert at retrieving and assembling golf balls for collection. “She collects all the golf balls – as expected – like any good working dog,” Norm laughed. “I have a little driving range I mow with the ride-on mower down to 250 metres with five flags with 50-metre intervals. Missy loves collecting the balls and won’t come back until I call her. “She goes out and gets them, puts them in neat little groups so I can just wander along and pick them up. “She is very intent on her job – extremely keen – and she will even go out in the paddock anywhere and collect them. So if I lose sight of them she finds them for me. “If I’m chipping for 20 or 30 metres with cones, as soon as I put the cones down she goes and sits with them and waits and basically says ‘come on, come on!’ “It’s fantastic. What better way of spending a lovely afternoon could there be.”

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CHIPPING IN: Golf enthusiast Norm Booth and his golfing companion Missy have the routine of golf-practice sessions at Wartook down pat. Missy patiently waits for Norm to have a shot before scurrying off to retrieve the balls, assembling them in neat piles for his next shots. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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orsham College students are paving the way forward with an internationally recognised leadership program despite COVID19-related restrictions.

Students were encouraged to ‘think laterally’ when the coronavirus pandemic put an end to volunteering opportunities the college’s Duke of Edinburgh program is built on. Program co-ordinator Paul Denson said he was thrilled to see his students responding creatively to meet requirements. He said students volunteered to cook for Horsham Police, wrote letters to residents at Sunnyside Lutheran Retirement Village and sewed learning aids for the college’s ‘QuickSmart’ program. Year-10 student Amber Schellens, working towards her silver award, started filming and editing weekly online coaching videos as part of her volunteering as a junior coach at Natimuk and District Gymnastic Club. Amber said the pandemic had encouraged her to learn an entirely new skill. “I learnt as I went. I filmed the videos and edited them on iMovie. It was fun filming,” she said. “I was coaching at the gym club – and training there. But when the pandemic shut down the gym, I started filming and doing it remotely.” Amber completed her bronze level award last year. She said the program was improving her confidence to work with others. “It seemed like a really fun thing to get involved with. I also like that you get to help people and learn new skills,” she said.

RESOURCEFUL: Horsham College Duke of Edinburgh participants, from left, Gemma Walker, Amelia Martin, Tenae Pitt, Tahlia Thompson and Amber Schellens. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “I definitely know how to put myself out into the community and help other people and work in a team.” Amber plans to use her video-editing skills to help Mr Denson create a promotional video for the program’s annual excursion to Maria Island, Tasmania, for bronze students. Mr Denson said students were showing signs of great leadership throughout the pandemic. “We are aware it’s a difficult period, but we can’t lose sight, because we will overcome it,” he said. “There are people doing great things. We hear of businesses being innovative during this time – that same sort of mentality is important within a school system as well. “We had some really classic examples of kids taking on that challenge.”

Mr Denson said skills students obtained from the program would carry on through the rest of their lives. “From my perspective, observing the change in confidence, ability, self-awareness, self-esteem, leadership – all those really tangible life skills – I see that spark ignite in the kids,” he said. “Universities are now starting to not just focus their energies on grades, they’re actually wanting to know more about the quality of the people they’re signing up.” Mr Denson said interest in the program had grown significantly at the college in the past five years. “In 2015 we had two students complete the award, while last year there was 21,” he said. “This year we

have 35 students on our books. The program has been growing at an incredible rate and the interest in our outdoor education program has also quadrupled. “We’re now looking at running a year-10 outdoor education subject next year just to cater for the growth in interest.” Mr Denson said students who participated in the program were likely to be positive role models for younger students. “Part of my philosophy is using our students as role models for other students,” he said. “We learn by observing others. If we’ve got other people working well, that inspires others. “That’s another key message I promote with students, that their learning isn’t just about themselves.”

Group to set parking plan Horsham Rural City Council is developing a parking management plan for the city’s business heart and surrounding areas. The council will establish a representative reference group from key sectors such as retail and business, sport and recreation, mobility groups and the older community to help identify Horsham car-parking issues. The key aims for this plan are to: • Develop guiding principles for parking management in Horsham’s core retail area and review and identify appropriate time restrictions and locations. • Develop a parking-permit management policy including permits for special events, organisations with special parking needs and in residential areas where needed. • Identify appropriate locations of different types of parking such as accessible, long vehicle, loading bays and so on. Communities and place director Kevin O’Brien said it was important the council managed its parking to support retailers and business as well as providing access to customers and regular visitors to the city. “This project is not about the urban design of car-parking spaces. It is about ensuring we provide the appropriate time restrictions in the right locations to ensure the community is able to shop, visit, do business, have meals and attend facilities in Horsham in a convenient and accessible way,” he said. “We also need to ensure there is an appropriate turnover of car spaces to support businesses.”

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The husband and wife team started farming alpacas eight years ago when Mr Pratt returned to the Wimmera after serving in the Army. Mrs Pratt, a keen crocheter, was excited to start knitting her own garments with the ‘luxurious’ alpaca fleeces. Starting as a small hobby farm at Haven before expanding to Laharum, Rosehaven Alpacas now has a herd of more than 100. “We got a couple of alpacas and things got out of control from there,” Mr Pratt laughed. “We started breeding stud animals and then we got into showing alpacas.” The animals, characterised by long necks and elongated eye lashes, are farmed for their genetics, meat and fine fleece. Australian Alpaca Association leaders, AAA, say the alpaca industry has never been stronger and is becoming fully sustainable – the registered herd size in Australia is expected to top one million by 2021. And Mr Pratt said he could confirm popularity of alpaca farming was booming. “There’s a lot of commercial oper-

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ations now – it’s not just people with three or four alpacas in their back yards. There’s people running herds between 1000 to 5000,” he said. “From a commercial point of view, we’re going quite nicely and we expect next year to be the same. “We have high demand for sales – it’s nowhere near as big an industry as sheep, but it’s certainly a growing industry and there’s a good demand for it.” Mr Pratt said demand for alpaca fleeces was growing significantly internationally.

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across Victoria. Mr Pratt said he was disappointed to see the AAA board cancel the 2020 National Alpaca Show next month due to COVID-19, but he would look forward to next year to show his alpacas. He said alpacas made an ideal safeguard among a paddock of sheep to protect against foxes or wild dogs and a key component to their alpaca operation was leasing the animals to sheep farmers to protect their livestock. “Alpacas will chase and even kill a fox,” he said. “They’ve got a really strong drive to protect their own offspring and it transfers over to the lambs. “There’s a huge demand for heard guards. This year has probably been our busiest year yet. People are starting to see the effects of running alpacas with sheep flocks.” The couple is now planning to open a petting zoo aspect to the farm to take advantage of increased interest in alpacas. “We’re currently working with Horsham council, trying to get approval to do farm tours and have alpaca experiences,” he said. “On Northern Grampians Road, with people going up to Halls Gap, there’s always people stopping at the fence looking at the animals. “It’s just another part of business we’re trying to develop that’s showing a bit of potential.”

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rganisers of Mallee Machinery Field Days are confident exhibitor and community support will continue for next year’s event.

The Mallee’s prime agricultural showcase was building at the start of this year, with buyer confidence at an all-time high thanks to an above average harvest across the Wimmera and southern Mallee. And although the 42nd event was called off due to COVID-19, president Terry Kiley is encouraging farmers and exhibitors to continue to support the event when it can go ahead again. Mr Kiley said the field days committee was planning to build the event, which attracts more than 8000 attendees and up to 300 exhibitors, to be even stronger next year. “This pandemic keeps throwing curve balls at us, but we look forward to having our event next year,” he said. “We’ll be trying to make it as presentable as we possibly can. We might look at other attractions that might boost up its profile. We plan to meet with the Lions Club to start getting some ideas down for next year.” Mr Kiley said his biggest concern was for the schools, hospitals and sports clubs that would miss out on donations due to this year’s cancellation. Organisers estimate the event gen-

erates between $50,000 and $100,000 each year, which is then injected into Speed, Hopetoun, Ouyen and Sea Lake communities. “What will suffer is the schools and those who benefit from the field days. We hand out a fair bit of money from this event,” he said. Mr Kiley said the Lions Club was also looking to recruit more people to help for future events. “The biggest concern is the organising committee – we continue to need young people to jump on board with the Lions Club to help with the administration,” he said. “A lot of us are getting older so we do look to have a top-up of young ones to help us out.” Secretary Andrew McLean said the volunteers were the fabric that made the field days. “All up we use about 250 volunteers for the field days event,” he said. “We might only have 23 or so Lions Club members, but we have the support of three or four different neighbouring clubs and the schools who all chip in.” Mr McLean said he was confident exhibitors would continue to support the event in 2021. “Throughout the years some of the exhibitors have stuck with us right through, we hope that will continue,” he said.

Social side of field days ‘invaluable’ Field days have long been a hub for farmers to network, research farming techniques and purchase new machinery and equipment. Another characteristic often overlooked for these large-scale agricultural exhibitions is the chance to catch up with mates. Organisers of Mallee Machinery Field Days at Speed say it is ‘hard to quantify’ how much farmers will miss the social aspect of the event, which is cancelled due to COVID-19. Field days treasurer and farmer Phil Down would normally be hastily helping Speed Lions Club prepare the site in time to welcome more than 8000 visitors and 300 exhibitors for the annual July event. But this year will be a little quieter in the Mallee town. “The field days will be missed in a

big way, probably as much in a professional front as social front. We’ve lost all of our social gatherings as well, it’s like a double whammy,” Mr Down said. “We can get a good handle on the economics of running our event. But that social interaction, we’ve always known it’s important, but it’s hard to measure how much that actually is.” Mr Down said the social aspect of the event was particularly important in Speed, where farms were only getting bigger and population smaller. “The number of people in the Mallee region has dropped a lot,” he said. “To keep that social and professional connection is as important as ever.” Mr Down said when the field days started more than 40 years ago, it served as a place where farmers could

peruse through machinery exhibitions and learn about all the latest farming technology in one place. He said while this was still a key aspect of the event, the chance for a mid-season catch up was equally important to farmers and the surrounding communities. “When it first started, they were a place to research. Now that’s changed, and most farmers can do that research online,” he said. “But it’s also about getting people together. Not everyone is into football or fishing or other social groups, some people are just full-on farmers. This is a great place for them to get together with like-minded people.” Mr Down said he hoped the field days committee could continue to run the event for years to come. – Dylan De Jong

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first one. The inaugural president of Speed Lions Club at the time suggested we have a demo day of machinery – and it just grew from there,” he said. “We used to skip around from farm to farm originally – we lived a nomadic lifestyle. “I remember we had 38 exhibitors and we boasted that we had $1-million of machinery on display – I think the first field day we had, we made $2800 profit and we thought we were on a real winner.” Being immersed in the field days for its duration, Mr Emonson has seen first-hand the rapid evolution of farming technology. “The field days has developed as the farming techniques have changed over the years,” he said. “If you’d told people back then that we could sit there with our arms folded driving a tractor that was covered in computers telling you what’s going on with the machine, everyone would have laughed,” he said. “The technology, the size and the capability of what a man can do in one day now is unreal. It’s a testament to the grain growing industry.” Mr Emonson said the event had proven to serve as the biggest fundraising opportunity for the town of less than 100 and its neighbouring communities. “The Lions Club won’t be able to support the community as strongly as we have in previous years,” he said.

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former Mallee Machinery Field Days president believes the deep-rooted history and community spirit at the heart of the key agricultural exhibition will ensure its longevity. Organisers of the field days at Speed say cancelling the 42nd annual event was a disappointing outcome for farmers, exhibitors and the communities it supports. But Kevin Emonson, a current committee member, believes the event’s ‘long and proud’ history is exactly why it will push on beyond the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve got a good history. We’re known as being a friendly field day, which we’re proud of,” he said. “Speed will get through this. We’re going to have to battle on. “The Mallee is full of resilient people and we will look forward to getting back into it next year.” Mr Emonson remembers at age 26 his family farm was the first site to accommodate farmers for machinery demonstrations for the inaugural event in 1979. He said for many years the field days would be on a different farm before Speed’s Torpey family offered their farm to be the permanent site for the event. “It was actually on our farm for the

HERE TO STAY: Former Mallee Machinery Field Days president Kevin Emonson says the event’s strong history will ensure it can continue beyond COVID-19. “We’ll still support as much as we can, but we’re mostly going to be conservative with the amount of money we normally put out. “One of the local schools sells coffee and they get about $6000 or $7000 over the two days – in a local community like ours, it’s pretty hard to save that much money.” Mr Emonson said community sup-

port would be key to getting the event off the ground next year. “We’ve been fortunate enough to keep it going. If we didn’t have community support, it wouldn’t run for 10 seconds,” he said. “We’ll just come back to the drawing board and approach it with full vigour again.”

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Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster believes organisers must take necessary steps to ensure rural events can continue beyond COVID-19. She encouraged Speed’s Mallee Machinery Field Days committee to look at state and federal government grants or into corporate sponsorship to shore-up the event’s longevity. “There will be a way to move forward, even if it has to be slightly smaller the first year, whatever steps need to be taken,” she said. Dr Webster said events such as field days were crucial to rural living. “Culturally, it’s incredibly important that farmers can get together and tell stories, communicate and just share each other’s burden. There’s not too many environments where that can occur anymore,” she said. “Whether it be field days, Quambatook Tractor Pull or Patchewollock Music Festival, all are really significant and valuable to those communities. “I’ve always maintained our communities could not survive without our not-for-profits and our charity organisations, whether that’s Lions or Rotary clubs, Men’s Sheds, you name it. All provide tremendous support to our communities and the fundraising they do is exceptional.” – Dylan De Jong

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Wimmera farmer is banking on a wetter than average spring to push his crops to full potential.

Wonwondah farmer Jason Pymer is optimistic the season will pick up in the warmer months as July remains largely dry across western Victoria. Horsham Aerodrome recorded 13.8 millimetres, Edenhope 37.4mm, Hopetoun 6.4mm and Mount Williams in the Grampians 62mm rain this month to yesterday. And many parts of the Wimmera also recorded average or below average rain during June. However, Bureau of Meteorology, BoM, is keeping a watchful eye on ocean temperatures. Forecasters say there is early indications of a La Niña pattern, associated with wetter weather across Australia, forming in spring. Mr Pymer is finishing off his pre-emergent spraying program for his grain and pulse crops. He said wetter weather would be a welcome change. “We need to see rain in August, September and October for crops to reach their potential,” he said. “But like most farmers, I’m an optimist. I’m hoping for a better than average season and if we get an average year, I’ll be pretty happy.”

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REACHING POTENTIAL: Wonwondah farmer Jason Pymer is hoping for some decent rain to bolster his grain and pulse crops. Mr Pymer said while rain earlier in the year was beneficial, it was not significant enough to penetrate through and top-up his drying soil moisture profile. “We certainly had a really good start where crops established really well – but the past six weeks there has been minimal rain, so we’d take any rain we can get,” he said.

“We haven’t got much stored moisture, we’re probably sitting at about 20 percent, so there’s still a fair bit of water needed to get us home.” Mr Pymer said he was staying confident he would pull off decent crops come harvest time, which would likely be in November on his farm. BoM senior climatologist Jonathan Pollock said the bureau had ini-

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What a start it has been to the season with reasonable summer rains across parts of our region then a good start early things have really got moving along in the cropping job as well as the livestock job being very strong also. As I write this it seems we have encountered a little dry spell for the moment for what the BOM said was going to possibly be a wet July, hopefully taking a pot shot at them it might turn for us all and I’m happy to be proved wrong and see some rain before the end of July to keep things moving along. For the croppers it has been just about the ideal start to the season, summer rains provided knockdown opportunities in the paddock followed up by us being able to achieve not only a knockdown but double knocking again come into vogue with guys having the opportunity to get the chance to get out and clean up some problem weeds with a round of paraquat for the first time in about 6 years. This has provided a great clean up with many crops now being reasonably clean and in crop post emergent brews have been able to follow up with cheaper options of weed control than traditional brews over the years. The burning question on everyone’s mind at the moment is the were to next with the weather. Do we look like seeing some follow up rains as forecasters are talking about and if so when. Decision making at the moment around nitrogen application is one that I know we are focusing on and the best way to do that after coming off a strong previous season is by getting the facts and doing a deep N test. Nitrogen testing is the simplest and most economic way to making decisions around nitrogen application. Knowing what your target yield is and setting crops up with the right amount of nitrogen is paramount in either not over applying or under applying and leaving protentional yield on the table at the end of the year. With all that in mind it is only the end of July and there is a lot of season to come yet. If the season does take a turn in the right direction and the rains do come one thing to keep in mind is fungicide moving forward. There has been quite a bit of pressure on supply of some actives this season which has had some agronomists in a spin somewhat trying to plan and ensure that growers have a handle on what products they need going forward if and when the rains come. Personally I would recommend that you speak to your agronomist if the conversation hasn’t been had already and get a strategy in place, things like Septoria, botrytis grey mould and other fungal disease can become common during prolonged periods of wet conditions, and prevention is often far better than cure if it can be actioned. I hope that the season brings all growers what they are after and I look forward to seeing our guys around the traps. good luck with all in 2020.

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his time last year, Brimpaen’s Miller family was celebrating its most successful showing at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo and gearing up for three big days at Hamilton’s Sheepvention.

Fast forward 12 months, Glenpaen’s show rams are shorn off and in a paddock, Sheepvention is the latest in a long line of events cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty surrounds the format of the studs’ annual on-property sales. Glenpaen stud principal Rod Miller said like all industries, sheep breeding was facing plenty of challenges in the wake of COVID-19. “It’s all a bit of an unknown at the moment,” he said. Mr Miller, who breeds merino and poll-merino sheep at the western foothills of the Grampians, said he had been excited for the 2020 show circuit following a standout 2019. Glenpaen won champion ram and champion ewe at the national show in Bendigo last year, with the ram also named supreme champion. The ram sold for $26,000, equal top price in the show sale. Mr Miller said he had come close to the main prize two or three times since he started exhibiting at the Australian show, when it was in Melbourne.

He said the ‘big prizes’ had eluded the family stud until 2019, with the outcome exceeding his greatest expectations. Glenpaen’s success at Bendigo and other sheep shows in western Victoria had a flow-on effect, with additional interest in the stud’s on-property ram sale in October. “It was one of our better ram sales,” Mr Miller said. “We got a lot more people coming to have a look and our semen sales also went up from our leading sires and our show sheep.” Before the pandemic hit, the Millers planned to enter sheep in premier shows in Tasmania, Ballarat, Bendigo and Hamilton. “Last year we also went to the inaugural Marnoo Field Days, which was really good and was only going to grow,” he said. “The cancellation of Sheepvention was a big loss, because we have a display there. There’s probably not one year where we don’t pick up at least one or two new clients – it’s one event we can’t afford to miss out on. “As well as not being able to show sheep, by missing out on these things we don’t get to see what sires are breeding well out there. “There’s also the social and networking side. You always pick up knowledge and ideas from one an-

CHAMPIONS: Glenpaen stud principal Rod Miller and son Harry celebrate success at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo in 2019. This year’s show season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and sheep breeders are adjusting to challenges. other – at Bendigo, you’re talking to people from all over Australia.” Mr Miller said other breeders were in the same boat and needed to push ahead with plans and programs despite uncertain times. “We’ve just got to keep going on the same,” he said. “We actually just picked out our show sheep for next year and have shorn them off, hoping there is going to be a show. It mightn’t happen yet, but we’ve still got to get the wheels in motion in case it does.”

Mr Miller will also pick sires for his artificial insemination program, which starts in December. “I actually wasn’t so concerned about my ram sale, but now with this second wave of the virus, I’m starting to get concerned,” he said. “We still should be able to have it, but if this pandemic keeps going the way it is and we’re only allowed limited numbers at the sale, we’ll probably have a pre-selection day. “We will bring people in according to a timeline so there’s not too many

and then we’ll do the sale in conjunction with an online service like AuctionsPlus or some sort of format like that.” Business at AuctionsPlus, an Australian online platform for agricultural and livestock sales, is booming throughout the pandemic as producers adapt to changes in the industry. Mr Miller said Wimmera studs had already started participating in online multi-vendor sales, including the Victorian Stud Merino and Poll Merino ram sale planned for Bendigo. Nhill’s Glendonald stud had the toppriced ram at $10,750. Mr Miller said he deemed the sale a success. “I think it went okay,” he said. “It’s hard to buy online because I think you need to physically see a sheep, especially if you’re buying more than one, because you want to try to match them up. “It’s a big outlay – to not be able to see them and buy them online, is a big risk. “I think there might be a few more people looking to buy rams after ram sales, a bit more private selection. “We’re going to have to rely on the agents a bit – they’re going to have to know what’s working and what’s not. “But this is the way things are at the moment. It’s all a bit of an unknown.” • Balmoral online sale, see page 43.

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AuctionsPlus will lead the auction, which starts at 11am. A field day and auction organising committee has changed the sale format to online based on restrictions and protocols associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Field day and auction group president Warren Russell said running the auction online, moving from the traditional open-cry format of the past 25 years where rams have been on display for inspection on the day, to an AuctionsPlus platform, would be a new experience for participating studs. Last year Thornlea stud sold the toppriced ram to Nerstane for $8250. Gleneden and Glendonald studs also sold rams at $7500. All studs had strong buyer interest with a $2638 sale average. “Regretfully there will be no sale champions this year or an official opening of the event,” Mr Russell said. “However, the nine participating studs will be offering 101 rams of high quality, which will be available for viewing on AuctionsPlus, as well as each stud conducting on-site inspections, prior to auction day.” Mr Russell said prospective buyers should contact the stud principals andor their stock agents to make suitable

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TOP PRICES: Wayne McClure from Thornlea stud at Harrow, above, is pictured with the top-priced ram at last year’s Glenelg Regional Merino Field Day auction at Balmoral. Craig Potter from Elders Ararat and Robert Harding from Nhill’s Glendonald stud, above left, are with Mr Harding’s top-priced ram at the 2019 event.

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sangYong Motor has released the first teaser images of its debut into the electric vehicle market, offering up two images of its upcoming electric mid-sized SUV.

Set to launch in the first half of next year, the all-electric SUV has been developed under the project code name ‘E100’ and features a mixture of traditional SsangYong design cues along with new ones. The first image is taken directly in front of the car and reveals a typically aerodynamic closed in front end with few functional air intakes but plenty of imitations along with lots of heavy contouring. The upper grille is narrow and no

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With the increase in standard equipment and safety gear also comes a mild price hike of between $1000 and $3200 depending on the variant, with the base model Vi now costing $30,490 plus on-roads. On the style front, all variants have been treated to the same mild facelift, which brings new bumpers front and rear, new blackout grille, dark-tinted tail-light lenses and dark chrome tailgate garnish. New variant-dependent alloy wheels have been rolled out while two new colours have been added to the CRV’s palette – Ignite Red and Cosmic Blue. As before, the base model Vi is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – the only naturally aspirated mill in the range – good for 113kW of power and 189Nm of torque, all sent to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission. In terms of standard equipment, the Vi misses out on a lot of the new kit being added to the rest of the range, primarily the Honda Sensing safety suite.

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+All vehicles advertised are Drive Away and include all Govt Statutory charges, VicRoads registration Transfer and Full Roadworthy Certificate. Pictures for illustrative purposes only, please contact Dealership for further details.

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Coronavirus... Keeping up to date on restrictions Worship and ceremonies

Travelling

•P laces of worship can open for private worship or small religious ceremonies for up to 20 people in each separate area.

•Y ou can stay in a holiday home or private residence. • You can stay in tourist accommodation, including caravan parks and camping grounds. • Tourist accommodation with shared and communal facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms are open. • State borders are closed. • If you are unwell, you should not travel.

•U p to 20 people, in addition to the celebrant and couple getting married, can attend a wedding. If a wedding is in a private residence, it will be limited to the members of the household, five attendees, plus the celebrant. •U p to 50 people can attend a funeral in addition to the person leading the funeral and other funeral staff. A funeral in a private residence will be limited to the members of the household, five attendees, plus the person leading the funeral and other funeral staff.

Hospitality •R estaurants, cafes and other hospitality businesses can provide dine-in services with up to 20 seated patrons per enclosed space. •C afes, pubs, bars, clubs and nightclubs can provide alcohol without a meal when patrons are seated. •L imits on patrons comply with density requirements allowed within a single space – one customer per four square metres.

Community facilities •L ibraries, including toy libraries, can open, with no more than 20 people allowed in each separate space, subject to the four-squaremetre rule, in addition to those required to operate the library. • Community facilities can open with no more than 20 people allowed in each separate space, subject to the four-square-metre rule, in addition to those required to operate the facility.

Social gatherings •Y ou can have up to five visitors in your home at any one time, in addition to the usual residents of a household. • You can organise public gatherings of up to 10 people in a public place.

Hospitals, care centres •H ospital patients can have up to two care and support visits each day with the total combined amount of daily visit time being no more than two hours, and no more than two different visitors in total each day. •T here are no time limits on certain types of visits, such as a parent visiting their child, a carer visiting a patient with a disability, a partner or support person visiting a pregnant patient, or visits for end-of-life purposes. However, no more than two visitors can visit a patient at any one time. • All visitors remain subject to a hospital’s local operating procedures. •C are and aged-care facility residents can have up to two support visits each day. Residents can have up to two visitors for up to a total of two hours.

Shopping •V ictorians can shop and many retail stores are open. Victorians are encouraged to shop locally, avoid large indoor crowds and support businesses in their area. •T he four-square-metre rule applies to indoor and outdoor markets. People should maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres from each other. •S hopping centres must limit the number of people on their premises in line with density requirements of one person per four square metres. •B eauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours and massage parlours can open with up to 20 patrons, subject to the four-square-metre rule. •R etail betting premises including TAB standalone facilities can open, with a maximum of 20 people in any one space, subject to the four-square-metre rule.

Sport • I ndoor sport and recreation activities are allowed and play centres can open, with a maximum of 20 people per space, and with up to 10 people per group class. • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools can have a maximum of 20 patrons. • Change rooms and showers can open, and clubrooms at sport venues can have up to 20 people per indoor space. • Contact-sport training and competition is open for people 18 years old or younger, unless they live in a restricted postcode. • Non-contact competitions are open for all ages, unless people live in a restricted postcode.

Entertainment •T he following can open and can host up to 20 visitors per separate space: galleries, museums, national institutions and historic sites; animal facilities; outdoor amusement parks and outdoor arcades. • Indoor cinemas, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums, can open and have up to 20 seated patrons per venue or theatre, subject to the four-square-metre rule.

Work and study • Continue working from home. • Primary and secondary school students have returned to face-toface learning. • University, TAFE and adult education students should continue to learn from home if they can.

Face masks •T he Chief Health Officer recommends regional Victorians wear a face mask when leaving home if it is difficult to keep 1.5 metres apart from other people. • All details up to date when The Weekly Advertiser went to print.

Editor’s note – The Weekly Advertiser has published this snapshot of Victorian guidelines for people who live outside metropolitan Melbourne postcode areas and Mitchell Shire. These guidelines are a sample from a detailed list available online at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/restrictions-outside-restricted-postcodes-covid-19.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Planet America [s] 10:30 Back Roads [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 The Weekly [s] 2:00 Call The Midwife (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:15 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 8:30 Escape From The City [s] 9:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 10:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “19th Wife” (M v,s) (’10) Stars: Chyler Leigh 2:00 Program To Be Advised 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 AFL: Round 9: Melbourne v Port Adelaide *Live* From The Gabba [s] – Melbourne has hit form after a lacklustre start to 2020, but the Demons face another stern test. 11:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:45 The Front Bar (M) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “If I Stay” (M) (’14) Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 8:40 Reported Missing (M v) [s] 9:50 Program To Be Advised 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 Murdered By Morning: Mother’s Day Murder (M) [s] 12:10 The Fix: Lie To Me (M v) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 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 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M l) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Over The Black Dot 3:00 First Australians (PG) 4:15 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 4:35 Tony Robinson’s Coast To Coast 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Hitler’s Supercars (PG) 8:30 The Day Hitler Died (PG) 9:30 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 Tin Star (M l,v) 11:50 Asylum City (M) (In Hebrew) 4:00 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (MA15+)

9:00 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 1:00 The Durrells (PG) 2:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 3:00 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 The Illusionists (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 TBA 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 11:30 Brit Cops (M d,l) 1:30 Make It Yours

12:30 Cars Cops & Criminals (M) 2:00 American Dad (PG) 2:30 Family Guy (M v) 3:00 Swamp People (PG) 4:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 4:30 Megastructures 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2” (PG) (’10) Stars: Alan Rickman 10:20 Movie: “Kingdom Of Heaven” (MA15+) (’05) Stars: Eva Green

6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Charmed (PG) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Two And A Half Men (M) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping

10:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 11:00 MacGyver (PG) 12:00 NCIS (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Instinct (M v,s) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 10:30 NCIS (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 4:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG)

2:00 Go 8 Bit (PG) 2:55 Cyberwar (PG) 3:20 Tattoo Age (PG) 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Game Of Bros (PG) (In English/ Maori/ Samoan/ Tongan) 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:10 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Cults And Extreme Beliefs (MA15+) 9:20 Letterkenny (M l,s,v)

3:30 Ice Stars 4:00 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Secret Life Of Boys 5:00 School Of Rock 5:30 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Mission 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:20 Danger Mouse 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts 8:50 So Awkward 9:15 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:40 Slugterra 10:00 rage (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Charlie And Lola 2:30 Becca’s Bunch 2:55 Waffle The Wonder Dog 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 Motherland (M l) 10:00 Women On The Verge (M l,s)

12:00 ABC News 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 7.30 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 The Business 12:30 Foreign Correspondent 1:00 ABC Late News 1:30 The Drum

1:00 Xena - Warrior Princess (M v) 2:00 Friday Night Lights (M v) 3:00 Pokemon: XYZ 3:30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:30 American Idol (PG) 9:20 Movie: “Step Up Revolution” (PG) (’12) Stars: Ryan Guzman 11:20 Malcolm In The Middle (PG)

12:00 The Rockford Files (PG) 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Outcast Of The Islands” (PG) (’51) Stars: Trevor Howard 5:30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 9:45 Flights From Hell: Caught On Camera 2 (M)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 10:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (M) [s] 2:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:15 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Monty Don’s French Gardens: The Artistic Gardens [s] 8:30 MotherFatherSon (MA15+) [s] 9:30 Marcella (M v) [s] 10:45 The Virus [s] 11:10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering [s] 11:40 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer” (M v,s) (’17) Stars: Andreas Damm 2:00 Program To Be Advised 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 7:30 Friday Night Countdown (M) [s] 8:00 AFL: Round 9: Essendon v Brisbane *Live* From Metricon Stadium [s] 11:15 Armchair Experts (M) [s] 11:45 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “St Vincent” (M v,s,l) (’14) Stars: Bill Murray y 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Spy In The Wild (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “The Magnificent Seven” (M v) (’16) Stars: Denzel Washington 11:20 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) [s] 12:10 Mysteries And Scandals (M v) [s] 1:00 Award Winning Tasmania (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 The Avengers (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 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 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M l) [s] 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Native America (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Governor Macquarie’s Silent Witness (PG) (In English/ Hindi) 3:40 Building The Tube: The Piccadilly Line (PG) 4:35 Tony Robinson’s Coast To Coast (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Day Kennedy Died (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Marshall” (M) (’17) Stars: Chadwick Boseman 10:40 SBS World News Late 11:10 The Late Session: Storytelling (M l)

9:00 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 The Durrells (PG) 2:00 Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 3:00 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 TBA 7:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia

12:00 Cars Cops & Criminals (M) 1:30 Poker: Triton Super High Roller London Series 2:30 Reluctant Outdoorsman (PG) 3:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 3:30 Megastructures 4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Under The Tuscan Sun” (PG) (’03) Stars: Diane Lane 11:00 Armchair Experts (M) 11:30 Swift And Shift Couriers (MA15+)

6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Charmed (PG) 2:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Movie: “Ocean’s Thirteen” (PG) (’07) Stars: Brad Pitt 11:25 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Fam (M s,d)

10:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 11:00 MacGyver (M v) 12:00 NCIS (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Instinct (M v,s) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Walker, Texas Ranger (M v) 10:30 Elementary (M v) 11:30 CSI: Miami (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping

2:10 Go 8 Bit (PG) 3:10 Yokayi Footy 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS Newshour 5:10 Inhuman Kind (PG) 5:40 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:10 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 RocKwiz (M l) 9:30 Student Sex Workers (MA15+) 10:25 Sex Revolutions (MA15+) 11:30 The Feed 12:00 Taboos And Subcultures (MA15+)

3:30 Ice Stars 4:00 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Secret Life Of Boys 5:00 School Of Rock 5:30 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Mission 7:30 Shaun The Sheep (PG) 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:20 Good Game Spawn Point 8:45 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 9:10 Fruits Basket (PG) 9:35 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:55 Slugterra

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Charlie And Lola 2:30 Becca’s Bunch 2:55 Waffle The Wonder Dog 3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:35 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) 9:00 The Office (PG) 9:30 Black Books (PG)

12:00 ABC News 3:00 ABC News 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Friday Briefing 7:00 ABC National News 7:40 The Virus 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat 9:00 The Drum 10:00 ABC News 10:30 The Mix 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 Q&A 12:30 Friday Briefing 1:00 ABC Late News 1:15 The Drum 2:10 ABC News Overnight 2:40 The Virus

1:00 Xena - Warrior Princess (M) 2:00 Friday Night Lights (M v) 3:00 Pokemon: XYZ 3:30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Paddington” (G) (’14) Stars: Hugh Bonneville 8:20 Movie: “The Incredible Hulk” (M) (’08) Stars: Lou Ferrigno

12:00 The Rockford Files (PG) 1:10 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 2:05 The Young And The Restless (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Man Who Finally Died” (PG) (’63) Stars: Peter Cushing 5:30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks *Live* From Suncorp Stadium 9:45 Movie: “Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story” (M) (’93)

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 The Sound [s] 1:30 When Louis Met Paul And Debbie (PG) 2:30 Back In Time For Dinner [s] 3:30 Escape From The City [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Melbourne City v Sydney FC *Live* From Olympic Stadium [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 8:15 Les Miserables (M v) [s] 9:20 Thirteen (M l) [s] 10:20 The Good Karma Hospital (M) [s] 11:10 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 12:30 Weddings Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) [s] 1:30 Program To Be Advised 3:00 Program To Be Advised 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 AFL: Pre-Game [s] 7:30 AFL: Round 9: West Coast v Geelong *Live* From Optus Stadium [s] 11:15 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Award Winning Tasmania (PG) [s] 12:30 Animal Embassy [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball *Live* [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Daddy’s Home 2” (PG) (’17) Stars: Will Ferrell 9:30 Movie: “Blockers” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Leslie Mann 11:30 Movie: “Cheech And Chong’s The Corsican Brothers” (M v,s,l) (’84) Stars: Cheech Marin

9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 The Children’s Hospital (PG) [s] 12:40 Farm To Fork [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Children’s Hospital (PG) [s] 7:40 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] 10:00 Beecham House (M) [s] 11:00 FBI (M) [s] 12:00 Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] 1:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Bollywood: World’s Biggest Film Industry (PG) (In English/ Hindi) 4:05 Gadget Man: Staying In 4:30 Miracle At Sea 5:30 WWII - Battles For Europe: Battle For The Scheldt (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: A Railway Too Far? (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The King’s Speech” (M l) (’10) Stars: Colin Firth 10:35 On The Ropes (M l,v) (In English/ Arabic) 4:25 Trump’s Showdown: Trump’s Law (PG) 4:30 Full Frontal (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Travel Oz (PG) 9:20 NBC Today 11:20 Air Crash Investigations: Pilot Vs Plane (PG) 12:20 TBA 1:50 TBA 3:00 Sydney Weekender 3:30 Creek To Coast 4:00 Weekender 4:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Honey I Bought The House (PG) 12:30 Escape To The Country 1:30 Sydney Weekender 2:00 Creek To Coast 2:30 Weekender

12:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 12:30 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 1:00 Blokesworld (PG) 1:30 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 2:00 Counting Cars (PG) 2:30 Fishing And Adventure (PG) 3:05 American Pickers (PG) 4:05 Movie: “Greystoke: The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes” (PG) (’84) Stars: Christopher Lambert 7:00 AFL: Teams TBC 11:00 TBA 11:40 Swift And Shift Couriers (PG) 12:10 Blokesworld (M)

8:30 Kuukuu Harajuku 9:05 Butterbean’s Cafe 9:30 Blaze And The Monster Machines 10:00 Paw Patrol 11:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 12:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 12:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 1:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:30 TBA 5:00 Will & Grace (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) 10:00 The Graham Norton Show (M s) 11:00 Mom (M)

10:00 MacGyver (PG) 11:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:00 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 1:00 Rocky Mountain Railroad (PG) 2:00 One Strange Rock (PG) 3:00 RPM 3:30 Driven Not Hidden (PG) 4:00 Which Car (PG) 4:30 Mighty Machines (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 11:15 NCIS (M v)

12:30 The Good Doctor: Korea (M) (In Korean) 1:40 New Girl (PG) 2:05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista 2:15 ABC America: World News Tonight 2:40 Insight 3:40 PBS Newshour 4:40 Happy Endings (M s) 6:45 Meet The Polygamists (PG) 7:40 Stargate SG-1 (M) 8:30 Ancient Aliens (M v) 9:20 Fear The Walking Dead (MA15+) 11:10 Sex: Original Sin (MA15+) 12:05 Movie: “Mr Six” (M l,s) (’15) Stars: Kris Wu (In Mandarin)

3:30 Dragon Ball Super (PG) 4:00 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Secret Life Of Boys 5:00 School Of Rock 5:30 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile 7:20 Operation Ouch! Goes Back In Time 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:25 Danger Mouse 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts 8:50 So Awkward 9:15 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:40 Slugterra (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Grandpa In My Pocket 2:25 Little Princess 3:05 Molly And Mack 3:30 Play School 3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:50 Peppa Pig 6:10 Floogals 6:30 Kiri And Lou 6:55 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Live From The BBC (M) 9:15 QI (M l)

2:00 ABC News 2:30 Landline 3:00 ABC News 3:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 4:00 ABC News 4:30 Close Of Business 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The Mix 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:30 Back Roads 8:00 ABC News Weekend 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC News Weekend 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 ABC News

1:00 Beyblade Burst Rise (PG) 1:30 Power Rangers Beast Morphers (PG) 2:00 BattleBots (PG) 3:00 The Road Trick (PG) 3:30 The Xtreme Collxtion (PG) 4:30 Peaking (PG) 4:50 How To Train Your Dragon - Homecoming (PG) 5:20 Movie: “Flushed Away” (G) (’06) Stars: Hugh Jackman 7:00 Movie: “Despicable Me 3” (PG) (’17) Stars: Kristen Wiig 8:45 Movie: “Jurassic Park III” (PG) (’01) Stars: Sam Neill

12:55 Movie: “Cairo Road” (PG) (’50) Stars: Laurence Harvey 2:50 Movie: “Crossplot” (PG) (’69) Stars: Roger Moore 4:50 Movie: “Geronimo” (PG) (’62) Stars: Chuck Connors 7:00 Movie: “Shane” (G) (’53) Stars: Alan Ladd 9:25 Movie: “The Mechanic” (M v) (’72) Stars: Charles Bronson 11:30 Trial And Retribution (Part 1) (M) 1:30 My Favourite Martian 2:00 Gideon’s Way (PG) 3:00 Home Shopping

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 Monty Don’s French Gardens [s] 2:30 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 3:30 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] 4:00 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line (PG) [s] 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:30 The Sound [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:40 Shetland (M) [s] 8:40 Vera (M) [s] 10:15 Vanity Fair (PG) [s] 11:00 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco (M) [s] 1:50 rage (MA15+) [s]

12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 World’s Most Extreme [s] 2:00 Program To Be Advised 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 8:30 Between Two Worlds (M s,d) [s] 9:30 Liar (M) [s] 10:30 Autopsy USA: Muhammad Ali (M) [s] 11:30 Absentia (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball [s] 3:00 Explore: Mt Aspire (PG) [s] 3:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five (PG) [s] 5:30 Best Of Postcards (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 8:50 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:50 NINE News Late [s] 10:50 Cold Case - New Leads Wanted (M) [s] 11:50 Mysteries And Scandals (M v,s) [s] 12:40 Timeless (M v) [s]

12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 2:00 Farm To Fork [s] 2:30 Australia By Design [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 4:30 RPM [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 9:00 FBI (M v) [s] 11:00 NCIS: Voices (M) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

1:00 Speedweek 3:10 Running Wild With Uzo Aduba (PG) 3:55 Sport: Fair Game 5:00 Cycling: Incycle 5:30 WWII - Battles For Europe: Battle For The Siegfried Line (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Day They Dropped The Bomb (M) 8:30 America’s Great Divide: Obama To Trump (M v) 10:35 Gunned Down: The Power Of The NRA (M) 11:35 John Pilger: The Dirty War On The NHS (M)

2:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) 3:00 Escape To The Country 4:00 The Illusionists (PG) 5:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:00 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) 8:10 Mrs Brown’s Boys (M) 10:10 Miranda (PG) 10:50 The Windsors (M l,s) 11:30 The Windsors (M) 12:30 The Illusionists (PG)

3:00 Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars (PG) 4:00 Blue Water Savages (PG) 4:30 Merv Hughes Fishing (PG) 5:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Die Hard” (M v,l) (’88) Stars: Bruce Willis

5:00 Will & Grace (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 9:00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 10:00 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) 11:00 Will & Grace (PG) 12:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 1:30 100% Hotter (PG) 2:30 Will & Grace (PG) 3:30 Murphy Brown (PG)

12:00 MacGyver (PG) 2:00 Monster Jam (PG) 3:00 One Strange Rock (PG) 4:00 Pooches At Play 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 Judge Judy (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

2:45 PopAsia TV (PG) 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 Insight 5:10 Yokayi Footy 5:45 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 6:45 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 7:40 The Tesla Files (M) 8:30 Movie: “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” (PG) (’89) Stars: William Shatner

4:00 Gym Stars 4:25 Good Game Spawn Point 4:55 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Steve Backshall Vs the Vertical Mile 7:20 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:50 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts

4:10 Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle 4:30 Bob The Builder 5:00 Fireman Sam 5:35 Peter Rabbit 6:10 Floogals 6:30 Kiri And Lou 6:55 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Live At The Apollo (M l)

5:00 ABC News 5:30 Foreign Correspondent 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Weekend 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC News Weekend 9:30 Back Roads 10:00 ABC News 10:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 The Mix

4:00 Movie: “Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil” (G) (’11) Stars: Hayden Panettiere 5:30 Movie: “Angry Birds” (PG) (’16) Stars: Jason Sudeikis 7:30 Movie: “Pitch Perfect 3” (PG) (’17) Stars: Anna Kendrick 9:25 Movie: “Friends With Benefits” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Mila Kunis

3:00 NRL: Melbourne Storm v Newcastle Knights *Live* From Suncorp Stadium 6:00 Customs (PG) 6:30 Poirot (PG) 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Marple (PG) 10:40 DCI Banks (MA15+) 11:40 Deadly Cults (MA15+) 12:35 My Favourite Martian

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Marcella (M l) [s] 1:55 Call The Midwife (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [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 [s] 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s] 10:40 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (M l) [s] 12:10 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 1:00 The Letdown (M l) [s] 1:30 rage (MA15+) [s]

12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Program To Be Advised 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 8:30 9-1-1: Lone Star (M) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 S.W.A.T. (M d,v) [s] 12:00 Black-ish (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 9:25 A Glorious Life - Bill Lawry [s] 10:40 Footy Classified (M) [s] 11:40 The Oval Office (M) [s] 12:10 NINE News Late [s] 12:40 Lethal Weapon (MA15+) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 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 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 10:00 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M l) [s]

2:00 The Secret Life Of Queen Victoria (M) 2:55 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:35 The Nile: Ancient Egypt’s Great River Nile (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 D-Day: The King Who Fooled Hitler (PG) 8:30 Space Shuttle: Triumph And Tragedy (PG) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M l,v) (In French)

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 Mafia’s Greatest Hits (M) 11:30 Brit Cops (M) 12:30 A Crime To Remember (M v)

3:00 Big Water Adventures (PG) 3:30 Blokesworld (PG) 4:00 Life Off Road (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Last Samurai” (M v) (’03)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

12:00 NCIS (M v) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Instinct (M) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 Law And Order: SVU (M) 10:20 MotoGP 2020

4:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:25 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:20 Gadget Man 5:50 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:20 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:10 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Taskmaster (M)

4:05 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Secret Life Of Boys 5:00 School Of Rock 5:25 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:00 All Hail King Julien (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Mission 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts

4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 The IT Crowd (PG) 8:55 W1A (M) 9:30 Intelligence (PG) 9:50 Get Krack!n (M l,s) 10:20 Parks And Recreation

5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 The World With Beverley O’Connor 11:00 ABC Nightly News 11:30 7.30 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 The Business

4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 9:00 Movie: “Hot Fuzz” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: Simon Pegg 11:30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 12:00 Miami Vice (M v)

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Catch Us If You Can” (G) (’65) Stars: Dave Clark 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:40 The Killer Affair (M v) 11:40 ER (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 1:25 Retrograde [s] 2:00 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 3:10 ABC News [s] 4:10 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (M) [s] 9:30 Putin A Russian Spy Story (MA15+) [s] 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Q&A [s] 11:55 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:45 The Letdown (M) [s]

12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Sea Change” (M) (‘07) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 America’s Got Talent: Audition 7 (PG) [s] 9:15 Towards Tokyo: Olympic Games Sydney 2000 Moments That Moved Us [s] 11:45 The Goldbergs: Preventa Mode (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 9:20 Movie: “London Has Fallen” (M v,l) (‘16) Stars: Alon Abutbul 11:20 NINE News Late [s] 11:50 Manifest (M) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 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 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 9:00 Just For Laughs Uncut (MA15+) [s] 9:30 NCIS (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s]

2:00 The Secret Life Of King Charles II (M s) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 4:35 The Nile: Ancient Egypt’s Great River Nile (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight 9:30 The Feed 10:00 NRA Under Fire (M) 11:05 SBS World News Late 11:35 Bad Banks (M l) (In German/ English)

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (M v) 8:30 TBA 10:50 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

3:00 American Pickers (PG) 4:00 Merv Hughes Fishing (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Housos vs. Virus: The Lockdown (MA15+) 9:05 Regular Old Bogan (M) 9:35 Family Guy (M)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 Mom (M s,d) 10:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 How To Stay Married (M s,l)

12:00 NCIS (M) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Instinct (M) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 CSI: Miami (M) 9:25 Elementary (M v,d)

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Gadget Man (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Casketeers (M) (In English/ Maori) 9:30 Scientology And The Aftermath (M)

4:05 Gym Stars 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Secret Life Of Boys 5:00 School Of Rock 5:25 The Penguins Of Madagascar 6:00 Cleopatra In Space (PG) 6:30 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:00 Deadly 60 On A Mission 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Teenage Fairytale Dropouts

4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Insert Name Here (PG) 9:00 The Inbetweeners (M l,s) 9:30 Schitt’s Creek (M) 10:15 The Trip To Italy (M)

4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:30 Movie: “K-19: The Widowmaker” (M) (’02) Stars: Harrison Ford 10:10 Movie: “John Carpenter’s Escape From LA” (M v,l) (’96)

2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “The Dancing Years” (G) (’50) Stars: Dennis Price 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40 Poirot (M) 10:50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:50 The Rockford Files (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:40 Media Watch [s] 2:00 The Good Karma Hospital (PG) [s] 2:45 Classic Countdown Extras [s] 3:10 ABC News [s] 4:10 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 9:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 9:30 Retrograde (M) [s] 9:55 Planet America [s]

12:00 Movie: “Hannah’s Law” (M v) (‘12) Stars: Billy Zane 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol Special (PG) [s] 8:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] 9:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:00 America’s Got Talent: Best Of Auditions (PG) [s] 12:00 Disobedient Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 RBT (PG) [s] 8:30 Emergency (M) [s] 9:30 Botched (M) [s] 10:30 Footy Classified (M) [s] 11:30 NINE News Late [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 12:50 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:45 Explore [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 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 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 9:00 Tommy (M) [s] 10:00 Bull (M v) [s] 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s]

2:00 The Secret Life Of Henry VIII (M s) 3:00 Great Irish Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 Insight 4:35 The Nile: Ancient Egypt’s Great River Nile (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Life And Death In Herculaneum (PG) 8:30 Building The Channel (PG) 9:35 Luther (MA15+) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 24 Hours In Emergency (M l) 12:05 Movie: “The Insult” (M l,s) (‘17)

2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 4:30 Mighty Ships (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Little Boy Blue (M d,v,l) 11:30 Mighty Planes (PG)

3:30 Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars (PG) 4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 8:30 American Dad (M) 9:30 Family Guy (M v) 10:30 American Dad (M) 11:30 Family Guy (M v)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Happy Together (PG) 2:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Gadget Man (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Movie: “Animals” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Alia Shawkat 10:35 Movie: “The Drop” (MA15+) (’14)

4:30 Bob The Builder 5:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Friday Night Dinner (PG) 8:55 Gavin And Stacey (M s) 9:25 The Letdown (M) 9:55 Upper Middle Bogan (M l)

4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Regular Show (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Arrival” (M l) (’16) Stars: Amy Adams 10:50 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Up The Front” (PG) (’72) Stars: Frankie Howerd 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 8:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (PG) 11:35 Mark Of A Killer (MA15+)

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1. What was the last James Bond film, released in 1971, to feature Sean Connery as the title character? Too easy, what number was the film in the continuing series?

5. Thousands of Murray cod have been released into Rocklands Reservoir. How heavy was the largest Murray cod officially recorded? A. 13 kilograms. B. 113kg. C. 130kg. D. 200kg.

2. Where do you find populations of wild alpacas? 6. Still on nature. True or 3. In cooking, what is the false? A study noted that a Italian term describing pasta species of deep-sea sponge or rice cooked to be firm to lived to the ripe old age of 11,000 years. the bite? 4. We know that d’Artagnan was the primary character in Alexander Dumas’ The Three Musketeers novels. Name the three musketeers and spell their names.

7. Atahualpa was an historically important emperor of what American First World people? A. Inca. B. Anzac. C. Maya. D. Toltec.

8. What is the common name of a creature, Diuraphis noxia or RWA, that remains an annual concern for wheat farmers across Australia, including the Wimmera? 9. In the animal kingdom, what is the only species where the males naturally become pregnant and give birth? 10. In 1932, a man called Francis De Groot, on horseback, created a scene at what famous Australian occasion?

Answers: 1. Diamonds are Forever. It was the seventh in the series. Connery returned to the role, having declined the role in the 1969 movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Australian George Lazenby played Bond in the 1969 production. 2. Nowhere. Alpacas are the product of domestication in South America thousands of years ago. Their closest living relative, the vicuna, is the wild ancestor of the alpaca. All four species of South American camalid, the alpaca, llama, vicuna and guanaco, can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. 3. Al dente. 4. Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Athos was Count de La Fere, supposedly based on the real Armand d’Athos; Porthos was Baro du Vallon d Bracieux d Pierrefonds some consider represented Isaac de Porthau and Aramis was the alias for Rene d’Herblay, possibly representing Henri d’Aramitz. 5. B. 113kg. It was also 183 centimetres long. But there have been unsubstantiated claims of much larger fish. 6. True. It is from the species Monorhaphis chuni. 7. A. Inca. Atahualpa reigned as Sapa Inca or sovereign emperor in what is Peru in 1532 and 1533. Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro captured and executed him and the Inca culture changed forever. 8. Russian Wheat Aphid. 9. Sea horses and sea dragons. 10. The opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. De Groot was a member of the right-wing New Guard and during the official opening of the bridge, in front of 300,000 people, rushed forward with his ceremonial sword and slashed at the opening tape before New South Wales Premier Jack Lang had the opportunity.

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(July 23 - August 22) Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.35.28.6 Many happy moments with loved ones and you could be a very sought after guest during this period. With your natural good humour and talent for diplomacy you will overcome problems.

TAURUS:

VIRGO:

(April 21 - May 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 6.7.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 3.12.23.24.35.44 Time to get going and getting the jobs done that have been left until later. Some of your plans might not work as they were supposed to but things will settle down soon and put your mind at peace.

(August 23 - September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.34.35.7 Surprises and changes of direction could happen now. Your travel plans could be cancelled or deferred and you could be tempted to overspend when not so sensible.

GEMINI:

(September 24 - October 23) Lucky Colour: Mauve Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.4.2 Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.37.45.9 People will be pleased if you tell how you feel about them. Communication is the key word for this period. You could find a way to improve your financial situation in a small way and this could keep you busy for some time.

(May 21 - June 21) Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.23.23.34.43.44 You could return to old paths and meet long lost friends. Most of your plans should work out well if you have done your home work and do not rely on others to get things going.

CANCER:

(June 22 - July 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 6.7.23.34.41.33 Do not waste your time worrying about something that probably will never happen. Make sure you do the right thing about your health and then forget it. Something happy is about to happen.

SAGITTARIUS:

(November 23 - December 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.4.5.6 Lotto Numbers: 4.12.23.34.42.11 If you are planning travel make sure all your appointments and bookings are double checked as there could be some cancellations or deferrals. No good starting an argument with a well known pighead.

CAPRICORN:

(December 21 - January 19) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.45.22 Not a good period to exchange secrets. If you want to keep something confidential you better keep quiet. You should be much more successful in your romantic life then you have been of late.

LIBRA:

SCORPIO:

(October 24 - November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.6.7 Lotto Numbers: 5.7.23.34.33.44 You might be very important to someone and your help vital to this person in the future. Very good news from far away should boost your ego and your bank balance if handled well. Some good vibes from a Virgo.

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AQUARIUS:

(January 20 - February 19) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.3.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.3.23.25.34.44 You could be offered a holiday out of the blue and someone could show a special interest in your ideas. In business you might need to consult an expert for any problems you cannot handle yourself.

PISCES:

(February 20 - March 20) Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7.8.4.5 Lotto Numbers: 1.13.23.24.34.35 Make sure you do a good job of special chores given to you by people in authority this could lead to something more profitable in the future. Someone is waiting to hear from you.

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2225 Berriwillock-Woomelang Rd – Set between Sea Lake and Woomelang is this fantastic farmlet on approx 18.7 acres. The property features a large 4 bedroom home with upgraded kitchen and bathroom, large lounge with a free standing wood heater, evporative cooling and a huge back porch. Outside you’ll find a double garage with a cool room inside, 2 piggeries, silos and feed bins, a 12mx 18m grain shed, barn,old machinery shed, hay shed, shearing shed and a small workshop with a concrete floor. The property has ample rainwater storage and is connected to the Wimmera Mallee Pipe Line. It is approx 11.5km to Woomelang and 26km to Sea Lake.

11 Church St – A FAMILY HOME WITH A LITTLE EXTRA SPACE. Set on a large block this brick veneer home features 3 double bedrooms all with BIR’s (2 with split system A/C’s), an office, spacoius country style kitchen with electric appliances, separate lounge with gas heater and split system, functional bathroom with separate toilet, internal laundry with a shower, sunroom and plenty of storage cupboards. Outside you will be spoilt by the single garage, as new colour bond shed, established garden, 12 panel solar power system, rear lane access and all this in a quite Mallee town.

11 Houston St – This centrally located home should be on your list of must sees. Featuring a modern kitchen with electric stove, spacious lounge, separate dining room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with shower and separate bath, split system A/C and evaporative cooling. Outside the large block is ideal for the kids and it has a single garage and a workshop.The home is a close walk to the primary school and the shops. Currently rented at $220pw.

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

Price: $259,000

Price: $156,000

Price: $139,000

Price: $165,000

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28 Callaway Ln – Featuring 3 bedrooms, office/walk-in robe, spacious lounge with a wood heater, large kitchen/dinning area with electric wall oven and a gas stove, combined bathroom and laundry and a separate toilet. Outside there is side lane access to a fantastic 40ft x 20ft (approx) shed which has power and is partly concreted. The sale included the furniture still in the house and a spa bath, new vanity and a new toilet waiting to be installed by the new owner. The current owners have just painted the exterior of the house giving it a smart fresh look.

31 Hammill St – It contains 2 bedrooms with polished boards, ceiling fans and one with BIR’s, the 3rd bedroom has carpet and a walk in wardrobe. The laundry has a shower, vanity, toilet and trough with washing machine taps. The main bathroom is at the front of the house with a shower over the bath, vanity and separate toilet. The open plan kitchen, lounge, dining is a generous size with polished floor boards, gas cooking, evaporative cooling, gas heater and wood heating. Outside you will find a carport that runs the length of the house, extensive decking and shedding, perfect for entertaining and of course the “man cave”, rear gate access and river views from the back yard.

42 Hammill St – This stunning home will tick all the boxes for everybody in the family. Featuring 3 dbl bedrooms all with BIR’s & main with ensuite, an office, 2 living areas including a huge lounge with wood heater & split system, spacious well appointed modern kitchen with heaps of bench space & cupboards. 2 split system A/C’s & evaporative cooling to beat the summer heat. Outside you’ll be amazed to find an American barn style shed with 2 bay vehicle bays, a workshop area (hoist not included), evaporative cooling & plenty of power points. There is 2 separate decks, 6 panel solar power system to help with energy bills, carport.

54 Cumming Ave – The tiled front entrance leads into a huge open plan kitchen, family room and dining area. The kitchen features an island bench, gas stainless steel cooktop and electric oven, walk in pantry and dishwasher. The master bedroom features a walk in wardrobe and ensuite with a shower, vanity and separate toilet. The other 3 bedrooms are a great size with built in wardrobes. There is also a large separate lounge room, great for the kids. The main bathroom contains a vanity, separate bath and shower, ducted reverse cycle electric heating and cooling throughout the house and a solar hotwater system and a 16 panel solar system.

Price: $98,000

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

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

Price: $98,000

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

4 Johns St – This property is actually nearly made of tin. The outside in clad in a vintage type of mini orb and most of the interior walls and ceilings are pressed tin. The home features 3 double bedrooms, kitchen with gas hotplates but no oven, lounge with split system, polished and painted floor boards, bathroom with a vanity, toilet and a shower over bath and a internal laundry. Outside you’ll find a single carport and rain water tank on a good size block. The property is currently rented for $120pw on a periodic bases.

48 Walker St – Set on a corner block with a northerly aspect this 3 bedroom weatherboard and tiled home has been refurbished and is offered as a very comfortable family home. The lounge features a raised free standing wood heater and large panoramic window to the north. The pleasant large kitchen and casual dining area has vinyl floor coverings and a gas cook top stove and rangehood.

Price: $195,000

Price: $90,000

Price: $139,000

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1557 Dimboola-Rainbow Rd – Set on approx 1 acre at Antwerp is this 2013 built home. Featuring 2 living areas, galley style kitchen with electric cooking, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with shower and separate bath, split system, wood heater and NBN connected. Outside is a fantastic deck that runs the full length of the house with an undercover BBQ area. On the colour bond roof is a 20 panel solar power system, 3 bay American Barn style garage complete with concrete floor, power and a mezzanine floor. The waste water is a ozzi clean system which treats the waste and there are 2 rainwater tanks in conjunction as the Wimmera Mallee pipe line, which is connected.

Price: $310,000

1599 Dimboola Rainbow Rd – Featuring a separate lounge with wood heater, 3 dble bedrooms plus a smaller bedroom on the front veranda, country style kitchen with electric stove, spacious bathroom with shower, bath, vanity and linen press and evap cooling. Step out the back door you’ll find an all steel BBQ area which links the house to the bungalow, sheds and double carport. The bungalow has a bedroom, office and a room used for hair dressing with it’s own split system A/C and hot water service. A 40ft x 24ft approx shed with a concrete floor and power which leads to a lean to also with a concrete floor, followed by an older lean to of a similar size but still very useful.

46 North Western Rd – Set in a perfect location is this period weather board home. The home features a large formal entry foyer, 3 bedrooms plus a another room that opens off the back veranda that could be a bedroom for an older child, lounge with an open fire place and a split system A/C, modest kitchen with a large walk-in pantry, bathroom with toilet, basin and shower. Outside the back door is the laundry and the rear yard is a clean slate ready for you to add your own ideas.

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

Price: $169,000

Price: $149,000

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ADAMSON, Robin Died 18.7.2020 Dearest soul mate of David. Dearly loved daughter in law of Dorothy & Dick (dec). Respected friend & sister in law of Leigh & Gracie. Much admired aunt of Blaise & Ineke. Rest Peacefully Robin.

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SONDHU Surjit Kaur Peacefully passed away at Edenhope Nursing Home On the 23rd of July aged 92. Devoted wife of the late Swaran Singh Sondhu. Beloved Mother of Ravinder, Avtar (dec), Joy and David. Loving Grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 8. Reunited with Swaran. By Each Other’s Side Forever. A Private Service will be held to farewell Surjit. Messages of condolence to pass onto Surjit’s family may be emailed to admin@hdf.com.au.

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The Noradjuha Quantong FNC acknowledges and mourns the sudden passing of Brian “Wally” Wade. Wally played over 200 games for the old QFC in the number 14 black with the red vee guernsey, over a period of around twenty years. His first premiership with QFC was in 1973 as a young gangly teenager, just 16 years old. From then on he held down centre half forward, arguably the most difficult position to play, and went on to play in the ‘76 and ‘77 premierships, as well as a couple of losing grand finals. The 70’s QFC sides were stacked with talent, but Wally would have been the first player picked on selection night. An exceptionally strong high mark, accurate kick, the ability to handball either hand, with a football brain, being an unselfish player, and an absolute gentleman, made Wally the complete footballer and man. He won best and fairest accolades for Quantong in ‘78, ‘83, and ‘88, as well as many inter league appearances, captaining the ‘84 side. Wally has his name on a forward flank in Quantong’s team of the half century, unveiled in 2001, but could easily claim the centre half forward position. A great player and a loyal friend and teammate to all! NQFNC sends deep condolences to Kerry, Tim and Jarrod and families, on Wally’s untimely passing. Vale, Wally Wade.

WHITWORTH, Louise

The Amcal family, both past and present, are heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dear friend, and ex-team mate Louise. Many of us have worked with Louise over a number of years, and in that time have become very close, sharing some wonderful times together. Louise was a beautiful soul, taken far too early. An amazing woman, brilliant friendcaring, gentle, professional and hard working, and always the life of the party (with especially strong skills on the tambourine)! Louise was, and always will be one of our Amcal family. We will remember her fondly, and miss her dearly. We will particularly miss enjoying a wine with her, and her infectious laugh! Our thoughts and prayers are with David, Taylor, Jessica and her extended families during this difficult time. Rest In Peace beautiful Lou-Belle

WHITWORTH, Louise Maree

Our hearts are sad, our lives will change with the passing of such a special friend. Your support, love, compassion, friendship and humour has truly blessed our family beyond words. With endless memories, you will be forever missed and loved. R.I.P Wal. Cobber, Kerry, Abbe & Beau

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Maremma pups, born 1/12/19, 3M, vet checked and microchipped, first vaccination $650 firm PER: EE102581, m/c # 9560000108 65095/95600001084978/9560000 10849104/956000010851551 Ph 0428567948

15 Dorper Ewes black and white, 8-10mths old, been running with Tandem Pony Float 6’x6’, home Auswhite/Dorper Ram, Pic# made, jock wheel, needs work $400 3WWJH126 $3500 inc Gst the lot Ph 0458681119 Ph 0447275737

Louise Maree Whitworth will be farewelled at a private family gathering.

Dearly loved wife of David.

Loved daughter of Martin & June, and daughter in law of John & Brenda.

Animals & Accessories

WHITWORTH, Louise Maree

Passed away suddenly at home on 21st July 2020 aged 45 years. Loving mother of Taylor & Jess.

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Animals & Accessories

To Kezza, Tim, Jarrod, Tegan, Maddie, Lexy, Baxta, Frankie, Stevie and Henry.

WADE, Brian “Wally”

CONDITIONS

PAYMENT Cash, cheque, Mastercard, Visa accepted.

WADE, “Wally”

9.2.1934 – 25.7.2020 Dearly loved wife of Ken (dec). Much loved sister & sister in law of Joyce (dec) & Geoff (dec); John (dec) & Gwen (dec); Dawn & Colin (dec); Bill (dec) & Val; Ted & Val. Now at rest. Esther will be farewelled at a private family gathering.

AISBETT, Robert

23.3.45 – 22.7.20 Loved Husband of Jan. Father of Tania, Belinda and Tracy. Poppy of Amy and Beth. Silent Thoughts Of Times Together Hold Memories That Will Last Forever A Private Service will be held to farewell Robert. Messages of condolence to pass on to Robert’s family may be emailed to admin@hdf.com.au.

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AISBETT Robert George

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ROBSON, Esther

Ph 5381 1444 23.3.1945 - 22.7.2020 Members of the Combined Probus Club of Horsham sincerely regret the passing of our esteemed member and friend Robert. Our condolences to Jan and family.

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18’ s/axel Pratline low tow van, VGC, new 12v hyd lift kit, full annex, fridge, gas stove, new d/ bed, new tyres and reg, bargain at $5,500 Ph 0419158894

2004 Pioneer Argyle camper trailer, hard floor, built strong and reliable for all terrain travel, EC, quick set up for overnight stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph 0437170526

2011 McKinnon Camper, 16’, 2 single beds, engel fridge, a/c, fold out table, 2 burner gas stove, easy cheap towing $7500ono Ph 0403967488

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Farm Machinery

For Sale

Aluminium windows, 600x600, 1000x800, door in frame, laundry stell cabinet 55 sink $600 Ph JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, 0403033500 chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank cover, front Campbell 29T(W) fert f/bin, Dom tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 eng hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne 2017, EC $8300 plus Gst Ph reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup 0457589689 front, spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Ph 0427861316 Jetstream computer boomspray, 1000L, GC $1650 plus Gst Ph 0418345035 Murray Harrow 30’ hydrolift, GC $800 Ph 53870503

Eldiss Affinity 550 5.9m 2013, 4 berth light weight ,tow with family car, full annex, ensuite $35,000 Ph 0400903635

REDUCED 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO $1200 plus Gst Ph 0429986227

Jayco Starcraft 2015, 22’ bunks, Campbell 33T f/bin, Dom 2017, en-suite, comfortably sleeps 5, one EC $8200 plus Gst Ph 0457589689 owner, always shedded, 3 way fridge, microwave oven, electric/ gas hot water service, air con/ heater, oven and cooktop, viewing by appointment, more specs and pics available upon request, kids have outgrown, upgrading, reduced $49,500 Ph 0427989212 Claas Lexion 600 2008 and MacDon, 40’ FD70 front $200,000 plus Gst Ph 0427323041

Jayco Swan 2006, EC, always shedded, full annex, bag end flys, 3-way fridge $14,500 Ph 0434312756 REDUCED 130L 12V caravan fridge $550 Ph 0427840201

REDUCED Pop-up Statesman Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, island d/bed, mod/cons, roll-out awning, EC $14,000 Ph 0407821021 Toyota Coaster 1989, motor fully rec, receipts and work sheet available, shower and toilet, 2 s/ beds, gas oven, microwave, 2 top stove gas burner, fridge, driver aircon, diesel heater, bus aircon, 240L water tank, solar panel on top, awning, 2 wardrobes, plenty draw space $35,000 Ph 0458081257

DH22 1949 Howard tractor and rotary hoe, complete nut and bolt, the best restoration with all receipts, welcome inspections $13,000 Ph 53891725

Ferguson Tea20, engine rebuild, Clothes & new water pump, new muffler, new Accessories carby, new starter, new battery, Chef uniforms black and white, all repainted and lots more, more EC, some brand new, size M $30 info and photos available $3000 or $3800 with new rear tyres Ph Ph 0400197914 Stawell Laurie 0429491426 Horsham

Farm Machinery

Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff spreader, 40’x9” Fast flow auger, 16HP E/S, been through workshop $32,000 no further use $5500 plus Gst Ph plus Gst Ph 0427848280 0457589689 Goldacres 80ft trailing sprayer, Airseeder, Morris 27 row, 12inch GC $1250 Ph 0408549832 spacing, all farm box $15,000 plus Gst Ph 0438096662 Hardi Mister, 400L tank, Honda Bench saw, suitable for Fergy motor, controls, parts book, GC tractor, EC $1200 Ph 0417105439 $1750 inc Gst Ph 0408549832

REDUCED Portable Lister shearing plant, antique, villiers motor, runs well, used recently $1500ono Ph 0419347160 REDUCED Stevlon mobile trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027

Toy hauler trailer 2011, 4.3l x Necklaces, $400 for both or will 1.55w x 1.86h, great for motorbikes, separate Ph 0474323263 EC, as new, selling due to ill health New coolroom door and panel, $6600ono Ph 0468469444 hinges and latch, 2.400m x 1.150m Trailers, tub trailer new, 260x80 $250 Ph 0429954000 trailer new $2950 or will separate Old violin in original case, old HMV wooden radio, 3pc cane Ph 0497616187 fishing rod, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, solid brass fishing Antique barbers chair, located reel, will separate Ph 53824316 Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph June Outdoor setting 5’ x 3’ table with 0428334932 or Liz 0402447037 4 chairs $400 Ph 53524193 Ararat Blue lift chair, GS, must be Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table with collected $450 Ph 53823826 6 chairs and cushions $800 Ph Bolens ride on mower, 38” 53811891 mulching deck $1200 Ph 53811891 Oztrail tent, cabin type, new, Brass fire screen decorative 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 or Wick wiper $1500 Ph 0427881236 featuring horses $75 Ph 0407750274 Woodwork combination saw, 0439101170 Portable Lincoln welder, 200amp, Durden pace maker $500 Ph Camper trailer, brand new, 3000 watt, 15amp generator, with DC7 dingo, annex, soft floor, Kohler twin motor on wheels $1600 0429954000 semi off-road $3800 Ph Steve Ph 0429986219 0409796471 afternoon

REDUCED Tractor tyres, 2 @ 23x1x26, 12 ply, 90% tread Card tables, three $75 Ph $1800ono Ph 53542503 Moyston 0403033500

CareAlert, reason for sale - moved and no landline, new $400 sell $100 Ph 0439101170

For Sale

1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Ph Commode chairs x 3, one with pot $20ea Ph 0458681119 0408504029 1 Sphere TV wall mounting Coolroom, drop-in unit, GC bracket, new $32 Ph 0408504029 working order, 240v, plug in $1900 Ph 0417101120 12 lengths 4x3” hardwood, various lengths, up to 5+1/2m Cricut maker machine, POA Ph approx, always undercover, 53928252 enquires Ph 53811093 Horsham Dry Redgum firewood, $150 12v crutcher, cooper shearer per cubic meter, 4, 6 or 8m loads plant, moppet double grinder, hand delivered Ph 0488159320 pieces, pedestal elec drill, A-model Ericsson Mining extension bell Ford wire wheel, heaps of other type N3111, Feb 1947, Old valve quality goods Ph 0428663391 radios, console and mantle, 1930s 2 high-back folding camping Radio Chassis, AWA Amplifier chairs, EC $75 pair ono Ph mic volume, phono volume tone, old car horns, kero chicken lamp, 0408106446 1960s Astor radiogram ex con Ph 2 sets H7 LED h/lamp globe kits, 53824316 new $35ea Ph 0408504029 Farmor land plane, 100’x16’ bucket, as is, where is: Riverina NSW Ph 0427544017

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mobility aids

Household Items

2x 7pce glass top dining setting, GC $250 each ono Ph 0428582315

Ascent power-mobile chair, elec Bench top elec oven and hot lift and recline action, 3wks old, 2yr plates $75 Ph 0427840201 guarantee, available for inspection at shabby shack Coffee machine Bosch VeroBar, 100 fully automatic, GC $350ono Post digger, little use, hydraulic Ph 0428582315 ram, EC $1200 plus Gst Ph 0457589689 Quantity SH weatherboard 8”, GC, price neg Ph 0408843210 REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV camper trailer, king bed, grey, heavy duty canvas, single axle, tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $3400 Ph 0412784365

Care Quip BD1720 Daybed /Chair for aged or disability persons, 6mths old, as new condition, new Palletable coffee table $150 Ph price $3347 bargain at $2195ono 0427630051 Ph 0427887311 Plush double mattress in GC Electric wheelchair, compact, $850 Ph 0474323263 folding, near new, paid $2450 sell $1900ono Ph 0447724508 REDUCED Queen size mattress, Firewood - Buloak, cut and split, 6x4 trailer $100, 7x5 $140 Ph REDUCED SMU camper trailer, King Coil Emmerson, EC, includes Mobility scooter 4 wheel, EC $2000ono Ph 0400192536 Ararat 0455822056 EC, best around $3800 Ph base $500 Ph 0408336024 area. 0439032938 REDUCED Westinghouse 60cm Dodge Tipper 1968, 361V8, 15’ stainless steel freestanding tray, new tyres, brakes good, no dishwasher, brand new, RP $1099 further use, 11765F $9800 plus Gst sell $700 Ph 53523885 2017 Greenfield ride-on mower, Ph 0457589689 25HP 34” cut, 170 engine hours, Westinghouse 200l fridge $200 VGC $4800ono inc Gst Ph Ph 0428886295 Horsham 0428972044

Windsor caravan 19’6”, island bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty $22,500 Ph 53820505

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For Sale

Aluminium windows SH, 1 3MT x Mower, slasher multihead 1-470 MTS, 1 1-8 MTS x 1-3 MTS, superior, 3pl 8’, EC $1900ono Ph 1 1-7 MTS x .700MTS prices neg 53826461 or 0429309491 Ph 0408843210

FOR HIRE

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

For Sale

Flyer mower, 6’ cut, in VGC, $800 Ph 53891725 REDUCED Solid timber dining Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, combo setting table with 6 chairs, GC shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ beds, new $350ono Ph 0427340204 3 way fridge, phone for more great Sheep manure, 6x4 trailer features, reluctant sale -downsizing approximately 1 cubic metre, low home, lovely well kept van, many seed, delivered to Horsham Ph extras $14,500 Ph 54951652 St 0408920012 Arnaud Sherwell 28t field bin, model 1400, Hay for sale, small bales $5 per GC $3500 + Gst Ph 0408549832 3pl delver, no further use Ph bale Ph 0402017247 Steel pipe, 1” black, not galvanised, 0457589689 $300 plus Gst Ph Hay round bales good clean mix 7 lengths by 6.6m, 3 lengths by 0457589689 barley rye and clover $75 per bale 4.2m, ideal for cattle or sheep yards can deliver Ph 0429954795 $240 Ph 0429990051 Header parts to suit 1460 and Tandem trailer 10’x6’, 5 stage 1640 Case headers, rear axle, dbl hoist, well built, jock wheel, spare, sided shaker drive belt, new, 1/4 Z07073 $11,500 Ph 0458681119 of new price $300 Ph 0407911884 Tandem trailer 9x5’ stock crate, registered, GC $1700 Ph 0427867761 Horsham

Dining room extendable table, extends from 4.5’ circle to 5.5’ oval approx. dark heavy wood, pedestal leg, VGC $200 Ph 0407256517

Lost & Found

Oscar Recliner easy lift, recently bought, like new $2600 new, sell $1900 Ph 0400988499

Lost Cockatiel, grey/white, orange cheeks, goes by the name of Tilly, whistles and talks, last seen at showgrounds area of river Saturday May 9th Ph Geoff 0421670828

marine Scooter Pathrider 140XL, max 32 pound 12v elec trolling motor, speed 15km/h, model SC714, only 3yo, like new $2500 Ph new $150 Ph 0427840201 0400988499

6’ 3pl box leveller, EC $420 plus Gst Ph 0457589689 85 Kenworth Sar Series 60 Detroit, 450 HP, 9sp R/R O/D Jetski, Kawasaki STX-12F, 4 40000 lbs, drift 1CW 6rod hyd, stroke, 2003, re-cond, incs trailer air, EC, vicn# 407518 $50,000 Ph $4500 Ph 0429821461 0428991814 Kirby G6 vacuum cleaner, Air conditioner, Altise window shampoo outfit and spray painting mobile refrigerated cooling 15,000 outfit $200ono Ph 0408106446 BTU, used twice due to rooftop upgrade $390 was $1100 new Ph Metal tool box 1.15m long x 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560 0439300079

Technika 600mm wall oven with 4 gas burners and Everdure rangehood, as new $125ono Ph 0455177440 Tool trailer 6’x4’, ladder rack, lockable, jock wheel, spare $1200 Ph 0458681119

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REDUCED Savage 485 Baycruiser with Evinrude 90hp e-tec outboard, Minn Kota elec motor mount and second battery, Bimini, rocket launcher and marine radio $27,990 Ph 0428855390

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

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Motor Vehicle Accessories

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

1 towing, down ball load, indicator 1999 Convertible, EC, vin# $40 Ph 0408504029 YS3DD78TOX7053630 $4500ono Ph 0417105439 1984 Nissan Patrol Completor minus motor and gearbox, parts only $375 Ph 0411419516 Ararat 2 Philips D3S HID globes $120 pair Ph 0408504029 2x Daihatsu F10L, 1975, 4x4, 1 parts and 1 running $800 Ph 0429821539 3 & 1/2” Beaudesert exhaust, fits 2016 onwards 200 Landcruiser, paid $1700 sell $1000 Ph 0418981322 Car trailer, 12x6 winch jockey wheel, needs work, tows well $500 Ph 0407581291 CMD Performance chip, suit Chrysler 30CD or Jeep 3-0L CRDIV6 $285 Ph 0408504029

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

2013 Toyota Hilux SR5, bull bar, hard lid, dual batteries, in very good condition, comes with 12mths rego and RWC, 133,000kms, ZUI904 $33,500ono Please text 0408522832 for photos

Mitsubishi Triton tray ute, 1989, petrol and gas, runs perfect, GC, forage, as it vin JMFMGSM20KJ001870 $800 Ph 53820798 Roof bars, suit SZ Territory, 2011-2016 $295 Ph 0408504029 Roof rack, suit Patrol or Ford Maverick $100ono Ph 0447981047

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2014 Mazda Akera CX5, silver, 125,000kms, EC, can bring to Horsham 1AY3GJ $22,000ono Ph 0448817780

2 Firebrace St & 22 Wawunna Rd, Horsham & 0437 211 614 / 0407 050 600

Remedial, Relaxation, Deep 2015 Toyota Landcruiser VX 4x4, Holden Commodore VE, auto, 6spd auto, 4d wagon, sunroof, An original F.R Carrington Tissue or Thai Massage available D /angelspahorsham sedan, low kms 116,000, dual fuel, build 11/15, EC, pearl, black leather New York Pianola purchased www.angelspa.com.au neat and tidy car, 1RY5WV $6500 interior AGH205 $63,500 Ph from Brash’s St, Melbourne, fully 0419584430 Ph 0423335246 Nissan Navara Ute, 2010, 2-wheel Toyota Prado 150 series, 2015, restored in 2006 with piano stool drive, RWC, XLZ997 $7500ono Ph 150,000kms, leather seats, EC, and a box of piano rolls, has been Wanted to Buy full service history, towbar 1FY9VL stored away for some time so 53928225 $38,000neg Ph 0428127904 might need tuning, more photos Agistment for up to 85 cows due on request $1500 Ph Dennis to calf in August, please ph Geoffrey Motor Vehicles 0418389819 Horsham $10,000 - $20,000 0437721550 or Mick 0427930645 4WD

Keyboard Technics KN470 piano/ Wooden wool table Ph 53583009 organ $900ono Ph 0439101170

Ford Falcon 1982 XD, new front grill $200, boch spark plugs and points, suit Ford, 250 motor $60 Ph 0408549832 Landcruiser HZJ 4.2 disel motor, GC $3000 ex GST for further particulars Ph 0408549832

Trades & Services

Public Notices Trades & Services Just Right Water Solutions, 1997 Toyota Landcruiser 100 specialising in cleaning of spouting, series RV, EC, dual batteries, Ford Maverick GQ Patrol ‘91 servicing water pumps and filters, electric brakes, 376,000kms diesel, RWC, 345,000km, EOC938 XMO736 $20,000 Ph 0427897891 $12,500, further enquiries Ph pensioner discount Ph 0432653709 Warracknabeal 0498236187 Ararat 2009 Ford Falcon G6E, 213,000kms, seduce red w/cream upholstery, tinted windows, mud Public Notices flaps, towbar (hardly used), mint cond, regularly serviced, near new tyres, one owner XVV182 $15,000ono Ph 0480228602

Steinbauer performance chip suit Colorado 2014-2019 $1000 Ph 0427840201 2013 Ford Focus sport hatchback, Toyota Landcruiser GX bench blue, auto, satellite navigation, seats, VGC $650 Ph 0487216364 Bluetooth,135,000kms, all services done by Ford 1LL6QA $11,000 Ph Toyota roof racks and 3 radiator 0417841666 hoses and both belts for Toyota Landcruiser 100 series, 2000 motor 2014 plated Honda Accord 4.5 $270 the lot Ph 0409967815 UTIL, 2.4L motor, 12mth reg, 106,000kms, 1EA8CY $18,000neg Horsham Ph 0427861784

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2016 Holden Cruze JH CD, hatch, Motor Vehicles 6spd, tiptronic, silver, rego till May under $3000 2020, service books, 60,000kms, 1HE1TY $13,000 Ph Keith Fischer 1998 Mitsubishi Magna, blue 0417691000 station wagon, 6 cyl, no reg, tow bar, 284,000kms, vin# 6MMTS6A46WTO54057, eng 6G72M117203 $3000ono Ph 0408847419

Alternatively, you can contact The Weekly Advertiser on 5382 1351 or email: horsham@team.aceradio.com.au

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

2003 Ford Focus LX LR, 163,992km, automatic, ZER481, Selling without RWC, great first car $2500ono E:grace.odc@me.com 2003 Suzuki Ignis hatch, silver, GC, no rego, VIN# JSASHV51S00152033 $650 Ph 0427009490 Ararat

Mazda CX5 Maxx Sport SUV, Nov 2014, auto, 82,000kms, reg till 02/21, full service history, one owner 1EA5DJ $19,000 Ph 0400928844 Nissan Navara STX, 4x4 space cab, 2012, tray, 6spd, snorkel, side steps, bull bar, 198,000kms, YZN689 $10,500 Ph 0428483286

2006 Hyundai Getz, manual, 4 door, reg until April 2020, would make perfect first car, 1PH1XV $3000ono Ph 0409358886 Mitsubishi Verada 2001, VGC, excellent service history, 186,000kms, QEE053 $2600 with RWC Ph 0419303839 Ararat

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000 1986 Ford F 350, single rear wheels, 4x4 6x8 dropside trayback, 4sp manual, registered, diesel, V8, 6.2 Chev, reasonable cond for age of vehicle, 1LA2PY $8000 Ph 0497296607

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – 2020/21 - 03

Quotations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons/organisations for: CONSTRUCTION WORKS FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CAMP KITCHEN AT RIVERSIDE HOLIDAY PARK, DIMBOOLA REQUEST FOR QUOTATION 2020/21 - 03 The specific requirements are detailed in the Request for Quotation documents, which can be requested via the contact details below. Closing time for the above tender is 2:00pm on Friday 21st August 2020. All enquiries should be directed to Simon Landrigan, Project Manager on telephone 03 5391 4444 or slandrigan@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au Greg Wood Chief Executive Officer

Christian Devotions

Situations Vacant

Consider yourself blessed!

Pest Technician

During this time of hibernation, together with cold weather, many of us have had to find different ways to exercise, and maybe found more time to do so! For me, that means doing a little walking every day on my treadmill, so my brain remembers how to (it can be forgetful at times and plays tricks on me!). It was on one such occasion that I came up with an idea! Why didn’t I sing (badly) to overrule that pesky brain! Then I came upon a terrific YouTube clip, and so this is what I have been proclaiming over my family and community – and that includes YOU! The Lord bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. May His favour be upon you and a thousand generations, and your family and your children, and their children, and their children. May His presence go before you, and behind you, and beside you. All around you and within you. He is with you. In the morning, in the evening, in your coming, and your going, in your weeping and rejoicing. He is for you. Amen I encourage you to look up UK Blessing (There is an Australian one and many others!) and know that so many people the world over are singing this blessing over you, not just me.! And we have a BIG God, Who wants to bless YOU today! His passionate commitment to us guaranties this. Make yourself known to Him today, He is waiting for you. Heather Seaman - CityHeart Church of Christ, Stawell

GREAT PEOPLE DESERVE GREAT WORKPLACES

O’Connors currently have a great opportunity available in a Sales Administration role based in our Horsham office.

Quotations are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons/organisations for: CONSTRUCTION WORKS FOR REFURBISHMENT OF THE JEPARIT SERVICE CENTRE & LIBRARY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION 2020/21 - 04 The specific requirements are detailed in the Request for Quotation documents, which can be requested via the contact details below. Closing time for the above tender is 2:00pm on Friday 28th August 2020. All enquiries should be directed to Simon Landrigan, Project Manager on telephone 03 5391 4444 or slandrigan@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au Greg Wood Chief Executive Officer

Situations Vacant

In this role you will work closely with the Sales Management Group, providing professional administration to assist the sales team across the dealership network. Candidates will be self-motivated and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Accuracy and efficiency will be paramount in your skill set. Being enthusiastic and enjoying working in a team while being capable of working individually will also be an advantage.

Recreation & Open Space Planning Officer Supports the planning, identification, delivery and activation of recreation and open space services, assets, programs and projects to support the reputation and deliver on the services that make the municipality a desirable place to live and work. Band 6 ($82,639 - $89,991) Permanent Full-time Flexible working arrangements available For more information and to apply, please follow the link below: https://hrcc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies

A strong commitment to our organisation is required to succeed in this role and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate: • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

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• Have superior time management skills, be able to multi-task and be a forward planner • Strong computer literacy and administration skills • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to efficiently complete processes

Executive & Boards

If you have great attention to detail, take pride in your work and are looking to grow your career in the administration field, we are looking for you! Applications close Monday 3rd August. To request a position description, for more information or to apply please contact:

Team Leader Trees & Environment

Krahes Pest Control are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join their friendly, growing team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to become a fully qualified pest technician, operating throughout the Wimmera/Mallee. For a position description or further information please contact Brad or Dan on 03 5398 2020 or email krahespest1@gmail.com Applications close 5.00pm Monday 3rd August.

Situations Vacant

SALES ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – 2020/21 - 04

Full-time position

HR DEPARTMENT E hr@jjoconnor.com.au

M 0417 491 685

MANAGER OPERATIONS Key leadership role in delivering exceptional outcomes to our community Focus on best practice, continuous improvement and people

This position is both operational and supervisory, and includes responsibility for overseeing the operations of the Trees & Environment Unit, to ensure effective tree and environmental maintenance throughout the municipality.

Responsible for managing one of the most significant departments across Council, this is an exciting opportunity for a proven Manager Operations to bring a contemporary lens to a wellestablished portfolio.

Band 5 ($69,770 - $80,329) Permanent Full-time 8 day working fortnight (9.5hrs per day)

For a copy of the PD or to apply, please go to https://www.davidsonexecutive.com.au/job-search or for a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie Pecanek on 0408 898 734 or Seamus Scanlon on 0455 118 868.

For more information and to obtain a position description, please follow the link below: https://hrcc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies

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West Wimmera Health Service Maternal and Child Health Nurse Bursary Applications Available

Manager Investment Attraction & Growth █ █

What is a bursary? A bursary is financial assistance we offer to potential employees to help with the cost of their study. As part of the bursary agreement, the applicant will be required to work for a specified period of time, dependant on the number of years of training that have been reimbursed.

Champion an investment and growth agenda Attract new industry and business to the region

The Manager actively leads Council’s co-ordinated approach to the development of the local and regional economy. This involves bringing new commercial and industrial ventures and the diversification of successful existing agricultural industries. Reporting to the Director Communities & Place, the Manager oversees three Coordinators and is accountable for the performance of the economic development objectives in the Council Plan.

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tawell Soccer Club will face a two-week hiatus while club leaders visualise a way forward.

This came after Corangamite Lions Football Club announced teams would temporarily bow out from a South West Victoria Soccer Association competition. Parents of Stawell Pioneers under-12 and 14 players decided it would be best to pause their involvement in the league while Victoria continued to grapple rising cases of COVID-19. Pioneers coach Chris Sirre said the risk of COVID-19 transmission was too high to push on with a competition that required teams to travel to and from Victoria’s south coast. “We asked the parents what they wanted to do and the majority had the same idea – to have a break,” he said. “We are travelling into other areas and they are travelling up this way – we

don’t want to be the club that brings the virus up here.” Teams competed in round three at home against Warrnambool Wolves at the weekend, where under-12s fell 4-8 and under-14s, 1-9. Sirre said both games were neck and neck leading up to half-time, but the Wolves scored an equaliser and got away from Pioneers. He said despite the defeat he was seeing some promising signs of players developing closer as a team, especially with many new recruits. “We have seen really great improvements along the way so far,” he said. “Last year was our very first season. Some of the kids had never played soccer before. By the end of the season they were quite competitive. We have to build on that and keep going and I can see they’re giving it a good go.” Sirre said leaders would reassess a way forward with competitions in two weeks.

SAVE: Stawell Pioneers juniors Danikah Harman, left, and Aiden Guerrero watch team-mate goal keeper Max Smethurst take control of the ball. Picture: TARAKAY

Groves finds her groove Tracey Groves is half the woman she used to be and twice the person she was. The mathematics of that is simple. She has shed a staggering 65 kilograms since determining to change her life in January of last year, and more recently, since October, becoming a runner. “I’ve gained some self-respect,” the 48-year-old former journalist cum primary school teacher said after winning Stawell and Ararat Cross Country Club’s five-kilometre handicap at Dunneworthy Common. “I played state level netball in Queensland, but gave that away when I became busy, first with work and then a mother. Somewhere along the way I lost sight of who I was and who I wanted to be,” she said. Groves said her weakness was carbohydrates – butter, cake, sugar, bread – and when the kilograms piled on she looked the other way rather than the way forward. “I had never run five kilometres in my life until I joined Parkrun,” she said. “I took baby steps at first – a bit of a walk and a bit of a run until there were no walks. “I changed my diet and my whole outlook changed. I now prioritise my life around where my next run will be and I’m happily obsessed.” Second on debut with the club in Stawell a fortnight ago, Groves quickly found her competitive groove on Sunday, chasing

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Tracey Groves front runners down and charging to the lead with 500 metres to run. From then she was never challenged and greeted the timekeepers with 1.15 minutes to spare from returning runner Nathan Bendelle with their coach and advisor Sue Blizzard proudly running into third place after giving her protégés a start. The re-invigorated Groves has returned to swimming with a view to a future triathlon and then a half-marathon. “You are never too old to try something new,” she said, looking forward to her next challenge, an eight-kilometre Thompson Family Handicap at Ararat’s McDonald Park this Sunday. – Keith Lofthouse

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or readers who think of pigeons as ‘ferals’ or ‘rats with wings’, Channel Nine’s documentary featuring former Australian test cricket captain Bill Lawry on Monday might have helped them grasp the passion of Horsham’s back-yard racing-pigeon enthusiasts.

Pigeon racing has long been a niche sport enjoyed by generations and the passion has often passed from one generation to the next. The sport piqued after both world wars in the 20th century, and was a popular pastime for many in the pre-computer era when bikes, football, tennis and cricket were other weekend interests. Youngsters attracted to the sport of pigeon racing in the 1950s through to the 1980s now form the majority of present-day enthusiasts. Pigeon racing clubs in Melbourne and Adelaide have also welcomed immigrants who had enjoyed this hobby in Europe before they settled in Australia. Europe and Great Britain, where the world’s best and most expensive racing pigeons are found, are the source of Australian racing pigeon. The passion continues in Horsham because pigeon racing is one of only

a few weekend sporting activities able to continue, subject to adhering to COVID-19 protocols. It is a sport that happens in members’ back yards where racing pigeons perform their amazing feat – their homing ability. On the Horsham club’s most recent weekend, 704 racing pigeons entered by 16 Horsham club members were released from Tempy, 150 kilometres north of Horsham. These pigeons had not been to, nor seen Tempy before, however, they knew their home lofts were due south, but not exactly how many kilometres. They have an inbuilt compass in their heads that give them their homing instinct. Even more fascinating is that they for some unknown reason took double the time members expected them to take to return to Horsham. After four races, 2019 club champion John Muszkieta was reined in by Leigh Arnott, who had his first win for the 2020 season. Muszkieta had a dream start to the season with his pigeons in great form, winning the first three races on the program across the previous three weekends. The Tempy race was originally planned to be from Ouyen, 28 kilometres further north, but heavy rain

Money for sport leagues Community sport across the region has had a financial boost, courtesy of a State Government program designed to help regional sporting leagues and associations ride out the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford has announced a variety of grants for Wimmera sporting organisations from the associations and leagues tier of a Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Short-term Survival Package. This cash injection will help the leagues and associations to help meet costs to ensure they can remain operationally viable and provide a valuable boost for their clubs and membership. Wimmera Football League, $7500, Horsham District Football Netball League $7500, Wimmera Australian Football Commission $900, Horsham City Netball Association $5625, and Wimmera Hockey Association $7500 are recipients of grant money. The allocation follows several $1000 grants to clubs across the region. The Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Short-term Survival Package is rolling out grants in four categories: Up to $350,000 for large state sporting associations; up to $200,000 to smaller state sporting associations, regional sports assemblies and academies and other state sport and recreational bodies; up to $15,000 for associations and leagues; and grants of $1000 for individual clubs.

HOMER: Horsham’s John Muszkieta, 68, is pictured with one of his racing pigeons. Mr Muszkieta has been racing pigeons since he was 16, winning his club aggregate 12 times and finishing runner-up about 11 times. He said you could tell when handling a bird if it had racing potential. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER at Ouyen resulted in a last-minute change. The leading pigeons arrived at their Horsham lofts in four hours, 25 minutes for a flight expected to take only two hours. Whether it be peregrine falcons, an unexplained weather event, or a clash with race pigeons heading elsewhere, no one knows.

Results: Leigh Arnott, in a flying time of 4 hours, 25 minutes, 42 seconds, at a velocity of 599.67 metres a minute, 1; John Aisbett, by 1.40 minutes, 595.97 2; Brian Watts, a further 1.21 minutes later at 592.82. The club’s race this weekend will be from Mildura.

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ball-netball clubs in the Wimmera,” she said. Mrs Weidemann said committee members would monitor the ongoing situation and remain in contact with Netball Victoria and Horsham Rural City Council. “We will keep everyone updated as to when we can expect to get back on the court,” she said. “Since we can play until the end of October, we are still hoping to fit in an eight-week season. Because everyone is registered and ready to go, we

can get a competition up and running quite quickly, once we feel it is the right thing to do for the community. “ Mrs Weidemann said junior netball competitions were going ahead in several regional cities, including Bendigo and Ballarat. “In two weeks’ time things might have settled down enough to start our season, but we have until the end of August to make a decision,” she said. “We haven’t given up hope, that’s for sure.” – Sarah Matthews

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AFL Wimmera Mallee area manager Jason Muldoon confirmed the move late last week after extensive discussions with all involved in the proposal. He informed clubs and officials, explaining the decision was based on new cases of COVID-19 in Horsham. “As you may have heard, the region has had some cases of COVID-19 confirmed – with one case being a person involved in one of our clubs,” he said in an email. “Congratulations to all involved and everyone for adhering to the protocols. “The protocols have worked to limit the spread and Department of Health and Human Services has used training logs to contact trace potential cases. “On the back of lengthy discussions with stakeholders, AFL Wimmera Mallee is unfortunately in a position where the proposed junior structure will have to be cancelled for 2020.” Mr Muldoon said the decision was tough but it was about ensuring the health and safety of the community.

“Please understand that this is not an easy decision, as we look to balance the importance of our young players being active and the safety of everyone in the football and wider regional community,” he said. “It has become apparent that to forge ahead with the proposed structure would be putting the players, parents, administrators, volunteers and spectators at risk of catching and transmitting coronavirus within the region. “I thank everyone who tried so hard to achieve a positive outcome. “We understand not all people will be happy with this decision, but it is a decision that will keep our stakeholders at a lower risk of contracting this virus. “If you wish to keep training and meeting the required protocols, you can do so at your club’s discretion. “I suggest that you wait until next week to recommence training. “Again, thanks for your understanding and patience through this unprecedented time. “Stay safe and let’s look after each other by adhering to the State Government requirements.” The decision follows a similar move involving senior competition several weeks ago.

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