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GOOD CAUSE: Horsham Fire Brigade 4th lieutenant Rej Smith is looking forward to returning to the city’s streets on Friday to collect money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The brigade was unable to rattle tins last year because of COVID-19 restrictions, but volunteers will be out and about collecting money in communities throughout the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians again on Friday and are urging residents and visitors to ‘dig deep’ for a good cause. Story, page 3. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Ararat energy push E

BY DEAN LAWSON

xploratory plans are underway to assess the potential of Ararat becoming the benchmark for an Australian move into large-scale agricultural bioenergy production.

Clean-energy developer Pacific Heat and Power is working with Ararat Rural City Council on plans to build a bioenergy plant with an estimated cost of $200-million.

The plant would generate baseload power, renewable gas and biochar from cereal straw and other forms of regionally generated organic waste.

If it comes to fruition, the project, based on similar concepts in use in Denmark, Spain, Chile and China, would be a first of its kind in Australia.

It would also likely have a dramatic socio-economic impact on communities across much of the Wimmera,

Western District and Mallee. Ararat council chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said the project, which had evolved from discussions with Ararat district’s agricultural community during the past 12 months, remained ‘very much’ in infancy.

“It is really in a pre-feasibility stage and there would be a long way to go for it to become a reality. But it is very exciting,” he said.

“It’s about generating renewable energy and other value-added products and it fits perfectly with existing renewable-energy production such as wind and solar power, already in operation in the region.

“Environmental benefits of the project are significant in providing an alternative use of dealing with stubble and straw instead of paddock burning. It also establishes another valueadding element for farmers.”

Dr Harrison said one of the profound aspects of the project was the prospect

of a ‘behind-the-meter’ opportunity, where electricity and heat generated on site could also be used to support adjoining industry.

“The plan would be to capitalise on the resource and develop an industrial park around the site,” he said.

“Being able to provide baseload power and renewable heat on site would represent a transformational opportunity for regional industry and the region as a whole.

“We’re not just talking about Ararat. Anywhere within a 100-kilometre radius would have an opportunity to benefit from this project.

“We’re talking supply chains, jobs and serious economic development.”

Benchmark

Pacific Heat and Power develops clean-energy assets based on a ‘Build.

Own. Operate’ and ‘best-fit-for-project’ development basis. This means matching technical solutions and part-

ners to a specific fuel and project context, rather than simply acting as an agent for any particular vendor or technology.

Managing director Dr Scott Grierson said a key aspect of the project becoming a reality was establishing the amount of cereal straw the company could access through contract arrangements.

“The Grampians gas project represents an exciting benchmark for the Australian bioenergy and agricultural sectors,” he said.

“But it requires active engagement with the local community in order to bring it to life.

“In truth, we’ve got a way to go. Before anything else, the most important task is to work towards settling on the aggregate cereal-straw volume that we think might be contractable and available – year-in, year-out – from local farms in the Ararat catchment.

“We can then at least settle on a

proposed scale for the facility and commence with engineered designs and financial modelling in earnest – to begin to narrow our view on overall viability.”

Dr Grierson urged interested suppliers to lodge expressions of interest on website www.grampiansgas.com.au.

“We need to get the word out. I also urge potential suppliers to attend one of the upcoming community forums we’re planning to learn more, provide feedback and ask questions,” he said.

Dr Harrison said suppliers could provide expressions of interest until the end of April and meetings would follow to discuss and assess outcomes of the call and next steps forward.

“There will of course be wider stakeholder consultations with the community if things move to the next stage. But for now, we simply need to establish a picture of cereal-straw volumes with local farmers as a starting point,” he said.

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Collective call for recreation water

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Wimmera sporting club has launched a campaign to secure regular recreational and environmental water allocations for Horsham district lakes.

Horsham Yacht Club has earmarked Green Lake southeast of Horsham a priority, but is also targeting Lake Toolondo south of Horsham and Natimuk Lake in its push.

The group, based at Green Lake and working on rebranding itself as Green Lake Water Sports Club, wants broad community support and has organised a public meeting at Horsham Showground on April 28.

President Ian Ruwoldt said the club was confident its push reflected broad community sentiment.

He added the club believed what it was asking for was achievable through a change in water-allocation assessment and process.

“We need to get greater consistency in water allocation for Green Lake in particular, and also Toolondo,” he said.

“And, as part of broad district analy-

sis of recreation water needs, we also need to lobby to ultimately get regular supply to Natimuk Lake.

“For our club and many others, Green Lake is a priority, but we clearly understand the need for other lakes around Horsham, so we’re taking a collective approach.

“Anyone who lives in Horsham or visits regularly would be well aware that we need Green Lake full and firing – not just in the odd year – but every year.

“As a club we’re only one voice in asking for change and it is clear we can’t do on our own. So we’re appealing for other user groups and individuals, including everyone from angling and ski clubs to bird watchers, picnickers, highway travellers and of course environmentalists to help us.

“It is not just about recreation, but also, importantly, the environment.

“We’re confident that finding an annual 5000 megalitres, which the lake holds when full, is not that big an ask and 100-percent full isn’t even what we’re after.

“We also know Toolondo has a re-

lease trigger point at Rocklands and believe that might need further investigation.

“In Natimuk Lake’s case, it might be about developing a serious recreationenvironment plan based on infrastructure and regular supply.

“Overall it needs a fresh perspective so we can try to enjoy recreation water in Horsham district while looking after our environmental assets. We’re open to ideas.”

Formal entitlements govern water supply across the region, underpinned by a need to maximise supply security.

Entitlements

GWMWater storage manager Kym Wilson confirmed in February that all water held in reservoirs was allocated under an entitlement agreement.

He said Green Lake, formerly part of the storage system and now a recreation lake, only filled when surplus supply was available.

Lake Toolondo is also a former supply lake, but is reliant on transfers of water from Rocklands Reservoir and from a storage perspective holds considerable ‘dead

water’. This means water can only be pumped out if needed elsewhere.

Dry Natimuk Lake has never been part of the region’s water-supply system and is a recognised boom-andbust wetland naturally reliant on runoff.

Yacht club secretary Justin Brilliant said the new push was primarily about acknowledging a need for future liveability in the region.

“The socio-economic value of recreational and environmental water assets have been well documented,” he said.

“We’ve seen northern Mallee towns undergo transformation through piped recreation water. We feel it is Horsham’s turn to have priority.

“To put it in perspective, there are Natimuk Ski Club members, some of whom are also members of our club, who travel to Hopetoun to use Lake Lascelles – supplied with piped water.

“We also understand Horsham has spent a considerable amount of energy in focusing on the Wimmera River, and rightfully so, but it has serious recreation limitations and we draw a

line at suggestions that Taylors Lake, which has safety issues, is another appropriate alternative.

“We’re keen to work locally on something that satisfies everyone, but we’re also prepared to take our claim to a higher level.”

Mr Ruwoldt said anyone seeking more information or details about the April 28 gathering could call him on 0428 504 172 or Mr Brilliant on 0418 361 268.

Many lakes and weir pools across the Wimmera-Mallee receive piped recreation water as part of a business-case commitment involving construction of the Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline.

The issue of supply for Green and its wetlands neighbour Dock, Toolondo and Natimuk lakes, based on environmental as well as socio-economic reasons, has long been a heavily debated issue in Horsham district.

The regional storage system to March 25 was holding 176,250 megalitres or 31.46 percent of capacity.

The Wimmera-Mallee water-storage system has experienced a 60 percent decline in inflow in the past 30 years.

Volunteers out in force

CANCER-FREE FUTURE: From left, Trish Deleeuw, Carmel Officer and Tracey O’Callaghan officially launch the 2021 Horsham and District Relay for Life. This year’s campaign is a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will culminate in a virtual event on April 18. Twenty teams and 229 participants have signed up to raise money towards Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Mrs Officer read the Relay for Life oath and cut the ribbon at a ceremony on her Horsham property. Participants also enjoyed morning tea. The relay’s long-term aim is a cancer-free world for future generations.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Wimmera Country Fire Authority volunteers will take to the streets on Friday to raise money for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital appeal.

Volunteers from Horsham, Vectis, Jung and Dooen brigades will rattle tins throughout Horsham in a return to traditional fundraising activities.

Last year, the region’s fire stations went into lockdown ahead of Easter, as the government put measures in place to try to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Horsham brigade member Ray Carman said he was thrilled to be able to collect donations in person again, rather than having a solely online appeal.

“We are rattling tins again this year, although it will be on a limited basis,” he said.

“The fire trucks will still be doing the rounds, but on a smaller scale, because only firefighters are allowed on the trucks and we can’t get the numbers. The fire station will also be open for people who want to come down and give a donation.”

Volunteers will rattle tins at traffic lights, collecting money on the corner of Firebrace and Wilson streets, Dimboola and Wawunna roads and McPherson and Baillie streets.

Mr Carman said he loved being involved in the appeal and missed the opportunity to participate last year.

“It was the first time in 29 years I couldn’t do it – it’s 30 years for me this year,” he said.

“I had both my kids down at the Royal Children’s. After my first went down, that’s when I got involved with the appeal.

“It’s a fantastic joint. The staff down there, the nurses, they’ve got a different attitude to a lot of other nurses.

They’re just so friendly and caring.”

Ararat Fire Brigade volunteers will also be out in force as they look to reach a major milestone.

The brigade has led the charge for the Good Friday Appeal in the region since 1970 and needs to raise just under $4000 to reach $1-million.

Volunteers will man traffic lights tomorrow night and Friday and there are donation tins throughout the rural city.

The Good Friday Appeal raises money to enable the children’s hospital to continue providing ‘world-class care’.

More than $381-million has been raised since 1931, with money going towards research, equipment and patient and family-centred programs, along with education programs, fellowships and scholarships for staff.

People can also donate online at goodfridayappeal.com.au.

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JOBS AND TENDERS

MAYORAL MATTERS with Cr Massey Our community engagement program reached the half-way mark when we met with Minyip residents on Wednesday 10 March. The majority of their concerns and discussions echoed those raised at our previous meetings held at Patchewollock, Warracknabeal, Lubeck and Hopetoun.

The key message coming from all communities is what is Council going to do to maintain the livability of their town especially as it relates to roads, empty shops, caravan parks, tourist amenities, children’s playgrounds, childcare, sporting facilities, signage and waste removal.

Sport and Recreation Officer, Rebecca Botheras, and Crs Corinne Heintz, Karly Kirk and Tom Hamilton joined me in a meeting of Grade 6 and Year 7 students and their teacher, Peter Down, at Murtoa P-12 on 3 March. Last November these students petitioned Council requesting an upgrade to the skate park. They want to see that area transformed into a socialising place for young people with amenities such as shade-covered seating and an improved skating facility.

Council moved that $56,500 from Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund grant be earmarked as seed funding to achieve improvements at Rabl Park especially around the skate park area. The first step will be to engage a consultant to assist a committee from the students to draw up concept plans that Rebecca will use for grant applications.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER - MURTOA (FULL TIME) Council is seeking to appoint a full time Early Childhood Teacher to provide services within Yarriambiack Shire Council at Murtoa. All applications must be submitted via https://happyhr.com/dt/index.html#/find-jobs/302.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER WARRACKNABEAL (PART-TIME) Council seeks to appoint a part-time Community Support Worker based in Warracknabeal to provide practical assistance to clients with a range of quality home support services for the frail, aged, adults and children with a disability and/or their carers to promote independence, social participation and enhance quality of life with dignity.

All applications are to be submitted via: https://happyhr.com/ dt/index.html#/find-jobs/293.

REQUEST FOR TENDER REQUEST FOR TENDER: SUPPLY OF MEALS ON WHEELS & CENTRE BASED MEALS (C277-2021) This tender is for the provision of nutritional and varied food services to the frail, elderly and people with disabilities in various towns located in the Yarriambiack Shire. Documents and specifications for this Request for Tender can be obtained by download from Council’s e-procurement portal https://www.eprocure.com.au/yarriambiack/. Tenders close

On Wednesday 10 March the new Minyip 24 hour fuel outlet was officially opened by Dr Anne Webster, MHR for Mallee.

Council was able to contribute $100,000 from Round 3 of the Drought Community Program funding provided to Council in 2019 by the Federal Government. The Minyip fuel depot was only one of eleven projects throughout the Shire that received a share of the $1 million grant.

On behalf of Council, CEO Jessie Holmes and myself were able to pitch our proposal to construct 14 affordable houses in five of our towns at a meeting with Housing Minister, Richard Wynne on 3 March. Our proposal seeks $3 million from the State Government’s Big Housing Build program that will enable these homes to be erected on land provided by Council. This is only part of a strategy that Council has that we hope will alleviate the shortage of accommodation in the Shire.

In 2020 Wimmera Mallee Tourism received a grant from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund to employ consultants to draw up concept plans for the renovation of eight caravan parks. On 12 March David and Heidi from Thomson Hay Landscape Architects spent the afternoon inspecting Warracknabeal caravan park.

Council has already received $185,000 from the State Government’s Great Outdoors Program to construct a new amenities block with all-abilities accessible toilet, shower and laundry facilities. The current amenities building will be dismantled and that area is proposed for the erection of three cabins. Cabins to be built in the caravan park has been a priority of Warracknabeal Action Group for some time and has been included as part of the three-part Wandering Warracknabeal project that Council submitted for consideration under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Funding.

DISABILITY PARKING PERMITS ARE CHANGING

From 22 March 2021, we will be moving our disability parking permit system to a new online platform - the Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Scheme and new online service. All existing Yarriambiack Shire Council permits will remain valid until they expire. Visit www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/app or council’s website https://www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au for more information.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS Visit https://www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au information

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The Murra Warra Wind Farm 1 Sustainable Community Grants Fund is now open and will provide financial support to promote social and environmental sustainability initiatives for the benefit of communities within the Horsham Rural City, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack shire councils.

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Rupanyup Community Centre (T2)

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Wed 31 March

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Not-for-profit groups or organisations can apply for small grants of up to $5000 or large grants of up to $20,000.

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orthern Grampians leaders expect an event-packed Easter calendar to provide a substantial economic boost for the shire as part of a regional rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Murray Emerson of Stawell said the return of the Stawell Gift at Central Park would spearhead the boost, backed up by a broad mix of other community events and attractions.

He said while the weekend would ‘look a little different’ from other

years as part of the emergence from COVID-19, the region would still be a magnet for visitors from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

“Despite the cap on the number of tickets on sale to meet the COVIDsafe event guidelines, the gift is the major drawcard for the Easter weekend. It is also highly anticipated following the cancellation of the 2020 event at the height of the pandemic,” he said.

“Besides the gift itself, other attractions over the course of the Easter weekend include the regular family

favourite Stawell Lions Club Easter Carnival that runs all weekend at Cato Park, three days of stableford competition at Stawell Golf Club, the Lindsay Kent Memorial Fun RunWalk and Stuart McGregor Stawell Gold Cup horse-race meeting on Easter Sunday.”

Cr Emerson said Grampians National Park would also provide a ‘majestic’ setting for a Feast of Shakespeare with four abridged classics from OZACT’s repertoire, Macbeth, Pericles, King Lear and The Tempest.

He said the presentation at Heath-

erlie Quarry would be a showcase of highly acclaimed productions for all tastes.

“Combine these with fireworks on Saturday night and community events including markets, bingo and shopping opportunities, Stawell will be a great place to be,” he said.

“After a long 12 months this will be the first chance for many athletes, their families and friends to reconnect and the weekend will provide a welcome injection of support for our local businesses and service providers.”

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Gift to help in breast-cancer support effort

Long wait for back-to-back track attempt Stawell Gift 2019 champion Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico will have to defend his open title from a tough 0.75-metre mark when action gets underway at Central Park this weekend.

Rodrigues-Chico has had to wait a year for a back-to-back attempt and as well as the uncertainty of a final field will also contend with the uncertainty of a new crop of talented runners.

Rodrigues-Chico was a red-hot favourite to win the 2019 gift on his first attempt, but was running off a seven-metre handicap at the time, a luxury he won’t enjoy this year.

He will also take his rivalry with 2018 gift winner Jacob Despard onto Stawell’s 120-metre grass track after the pair filled the first two places in Victorian championships.

Despard is second on the backmarker at 1.25 metres.

The women’s gift field might also open considerably with some of the runners stuck in Brisbane under a COVID-19 lockdown and uncertainty surrounding others, including defending champion Lexi Loizou.

If Loizou runs she will have to overcome a mark of half a metre from scratch.

Women’s backmarker is Maddie Coates at a metre behind scratch, while teenage sensation Torrie Lewis has a 0.5-metre mark.

Many female runners have been running in Queensland, opening considerable speculation about how the event will unfold.

Apart from the marque 120-metre events, the gift weekend is packed with a variety of running challenges.

Distance race

This year’s carnival features a new endurance race that has attracted some of the best distance runners in Australia and the world.

An IA Vitality Invitational 3200 offers $6500 in prizemoney and is part of a big Easter Monday of racing on April 5.

Distance-running star Stewart McSweyn, who broke Australian records in the 1500, 3000 and 10,000 events last year, will headline the field.

Emerging talent Matthew Ramsden, half-marathon record-holder Brett Robinson, Commonwealth half-marathon champion Jack Rayner, Olympic finalist Ryan Gregson, 10,000-metre Olympic finalist David McNeill and Commonwealth Games 1500-metre star Jordy Williamsz will join McSweyn.

McSweyn has become one of the best runners in the world and while hoping to win the invitational also wants to set a world-class mark for the 3200m distance on grass.

“As a kid I followed the Stawell Gift and used to watch it on television. Some great names have raced at Stawell, so it will be really good to finally be a part of it,” McSweyn said.

“It’s the biggest athletic event on TV and I get to run there, it’s pretty cool.”

McSweyn has already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in 5000m and 10,000m events and is also likely to run in the 1500m. But he said his favourite distance was across three kilometres, or two miles.

“It’s an in-between distance which for me is the sweet spot. I’ll be off scratch and going full tilt the whole way,” he said.

McSweyn will be the race backmarker.

The AIA Vitality Invitational 3200m is scheduled to feature alongside Powercor Stawell Gift and Change Our Game Women’s Gift finals.

The Stawell Gift and McGrath Foundation have joined forces to present an inaugural Stawell Gift Virtual Pink Sprint to raise money for families experiencing breast cancer.

People will support the money-raiser and receive a spot on a virtual start line of the Stawell Gift Virtual Pink Sprint with a $10 donation.

They also have a chance to win a ‘VIP experience’ at the 2022 Powercor Stawell Gift carnival.

Stawell Gift event management chair Stephanie Spence said organisers were delighted to be working with the McGrath Foundation and encouraged fans to support the concept.

“The Stawell Gift Virtual Pink Sprint is an easy, fun way for everyone to contribute to the incredible work of the McGrath Foundation. It’s also a great opportunity to win a moneycan’t-buy experience at the 2022 Powercor Stawell Gift,” she said.

The McGrath Foundation raises money to place specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses into areas they are needed across Australia.

McGrath Foundation chief marketing and revenue officer Ryan Barlow said participation in the virtual pink sprint would help ensure 162 McGrath Breast Care Nurses could provide support in communities.

People can be part of the Stawell Gift Virtual Pink Sprint by donating online at virtualpinksprint.com.au.

The VIP experience for two people includes four nights of accommodation, entry to Stawell’s Central Park for the duration of the three-day event, an exclusive walk up the 120m Stawell Gift track with photos taken under the finish gantry, merchandise packs and two tickets to the Stawell Athletic Club president’s function.

RETURN: Stawell Gift 2019 champion Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico will defend his open title at the weekend. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Stawell Gift back and middle handicaps –

Open gift: Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico 0.75, Jacob Despard 1.25, Fejiro Omuvwie 1.75, Michael Romanin 1.75, Leonard King 3, Aaron Stubbs 3, Liam Gander 4, Michael Hanna 4, Liam Moss 4, Aaron Leferink 4, Nathan Riali 4, Matt Carter 4.25, Michael Hansford 4.5, Will Johns 4.5, Max Mason 4.75, Preston Degenham 5, Tom Templeton 5, Nabill Khan 5, Conor Loughnan 5, Jack Odea 5, Isaac Dunmall 5.25, Ryan McNamara 5.5, Tristan Scheirs 5.5, Jake Ireland 6.25, Jarred Gilroy 6.5, Luke Houlihan 6, Lucas Wright 6, Munashe Hove 6, Jack Peris 6, John Howe 6, James Kermond 6, Asthika Liyanaarachchi 6, Lane Whittaker 6, Jack Wolff 6, Domonic Mah 6, Alex Murphy 6.25, Peter Thoroughgood 6.25, Kieran Gordon 6.5, Eli Hall 6.5, Christopher Li 6.5, Kash Powell 6.5, Matt Dinan 6.75, Jasper Nettlefold 6.5, Eugene Read-Spinks 6.5, Colin Skeen 6.5, Kenneth Vuong 6.5. Campbell Butson 7, Tom Byrne 7, Xavier Cross 7, Brett Richards 7, Dathan Deslandes 7, Carl Morehouse 7, Brendan Matthews 7, Sebastian Pretorius 7, Ryan Ilet 7, Hamish Lindstrom 7, Jack

Wimmera’s south-east will start unfolding with the return of community football and netball at Ararat’s Alexandra Oval.

Wimmera Football Netball League will signal the return to mainstream winter sport after a year off with a marque contest between traditional rivals Stawell and Ararat.

Cr Emerson said all Easter 2021 events registered with Northern Grampians Shire Council were listed on an events calendar on council website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/ Events-Calendar.

Newman 7, Will Stringer 7, Daniel Sonsini 7, Remo Pascale 7, Thomas Tucker 7, Tim Echebach 7.25, Maki Loukeris 7.25, Patrick Martin 7.5, Jack Norris 7.5, Rupert Lugo 7.5, Elijah Cross 7.5, Cooper Williams 7.5, Lachlan Dixon 7.5, Luke Eckford 7.5, Endale Mekonnen 7.5, Tom Perry 7.5, John Evans 7.75, Hugh Hoffmann 7.75.

Women’s gift: Maddie Coates -1, Torrie Lewis 0.5, Alexia Loizou 0.5, Sophie Fighera 1, Kiara Reddingius 3, Kendra Hubbard 3.25, Jessica Payne 3.5, Ilana Grandine 3.5, Tara Domeschenz 3.75, Grace Kelly 4.25, Holly Dobbyn 4.5, Kysha Praciak 4.5, Zoe Neale 4.5, Ellie Whitingham 4.75, Jesse McKenna 5.5, Olivia Russo 5.5, Taylah Perry 5.5, Chiara Santiglika 5.75, Dianne Waight 5.75, Dior Scholz 6, Grace O’Dwyer 6, Elizabeth Ruach 6, Julia Phillips 6, Tapasu Paea 6, Ellie Keratianos 6.5, Kayla Montagner 7, Mikayla Round 7, Remo Pascale 7, Kyle Perrin 7, Souya Visvanathan 7.25, Cassandra Wanglecouteur 7.25, Bella Pasquali 7.25, Ebony Newton 7.25, Nicole Ogle 7.5, Jemma Pollard 7.5, Bianca Horne 7.5.

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When stumbling forward beware of the trip hazards!’ The expression is appropriate for many aspects of life as we scramble to free ourselves from the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Easter break, while coming as a welcome relief for people keen to exploit the last great opportunity to soak up holiday time before the onset of winter, represents one of those potential tripping hazards.

After pushing through a year of restrictions and being able to experience a taste of freedoms during summer, the extended Easter weekend looms as a pivotal signpost directing us on a road to normality.

But this weekend, while for many a wonderful time of connectivity and solidarity and for others spirituality, comes with annual dangers – dangers that could well be amplified by a renewed community enthusiasm.

The Easter break rivals Christmas as a traditionally deadly time on our roads and unfortunately many in the emergency-

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By Dean Lawson service and some of us in media industries approach the occasion with some dread.

As such, we unequivocally join Victoria Police in an appeal for everyone planning to travel on busy roads this Easter to put safety ahead of any other holiday motivation.

We’re up for celebrating or partying as much as anyone. But let’s ensure if we’re driving anywhere that we safely get to our destinations first and make sure we can safely return.

That means following the rules – they are there for a reason – and driving defensively.

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the threat of everything from fatigue, alcohol and drugs and not wearing seatbelts to being ready and in a position to respond to hazards beyond our control.

Forget about sharks, snakes and so on when considering the deadliest thing we might confront on holidays.

It is the family car and other vehicles that often find their way to the top of such a list.

We also appeal for people to be sensible in making the most of their holidays.

In the Wimmera we have a wonderful opportunity to renew a love affair with major events and wilderness attractions Let’s absorb experiences but at the same time avoid unnecessary risks. Everyone wants a holiday, including our emergencyservice personnel.

As a society we hit the deck during COVID-19. We must make sure we avoid taking as few tumbles as possible while finding our feet again.

That means looking after each other, including on our roads.

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the release of dingoes, for both kangaroo and feral-animal control. Dingoes might have been reintroduced into the Victorian high country with success, but there are factors that differ from the Grampians, including terrain and isolation.

In the more populated Grampians area the risk of dingoes breeding with domestic dogs rises, in turn creating feral dogs.

While dingoes might be more prone to hunting kangaroos, wild dogs are different and will attack sheep for fun.

I have heard suggestions that farmers could get better fences, or guard dogs such as maremma sheepdogs. The question is: who is going to fund these ‘solutions’?

Emma Kealy MP, Victorian Farmers Federation and others have raised their concerns with the minister. Let us see if again the voices of farmers and regional Victorians are ignored in the bureaucracy of Melbourne.

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xpectations of a high volume of Easter traffic across the region has triggered a police warning that they will be out in force to ensure motorists follow road rules.

Wimmera Superintendent Ian Milner said Victoria Police Operation Nexus would be in full swing across the five-day Easter period, focusing on rural roads as well as highways.

“We’re asking everyone to please obey road rules, to take their time and be courteous on the roads,” he said.

“We’re expecting a big increase in visitors over the weekend and ask that everyone take steps to make sure they can get home safely.”

Mr Milner said Operation Nexus would specifically target excessive speed and impaired driving due to alcohol and drugs.

“But we are also zeroing in on the other primary causes of fatal road trauma – driver distraction, fatigue and re-

straint non-compliance. We’ve recently had two fatalities in the region where it appeared the victims weren’t wearing seatbelts, which is of obvious concern,” he said.

Mr Milner said drivers should also be aware that random breath-testing of drivers was back.

“We haven’t had breath-testing sites for a while during COVID-19 restrictions, but people will see our members pulling cars over for testing.

Our members are tasked with road safety and they’re determined to do everything they can to make sure roads are safe and incident free,” he said.

Mr Milner agreed that the Easter break, as more of an extended long weekend than holiday, might pressure people to fall into a trap of getting to and returning from their destinations quicker than usual.

“But we’re asking everyone to stick to the speed limits and take their time. This is a time for people to enjoy the area or

time with family and friends.

We don’t want it to be a time of trauma on the roads,” he said.

Mr Milner reminded people that some motorists might be out of practice in driving long distances after lengthy COVID-19 travel restrictions in the past 12 months.

“It is easy for fatigue to kick in and everyone should stop regularly for breaks when on the road and make the most of ‘Driver Reviver’ opportunities such as the one that will be operating off the Western Highway at Green Lake near Horsham,” he said.

“Many of the circumstances surrounding the Easter break can produce a recipe for disaster on our roads if people aren’t focused on taking care.

“With the easing of restrictions we’re expecting a large influx of people into and through the area. In the Wimmera we have events such as the Stawell Gift and Stawell races and with predicted fine weather people will be on the move.”

Brother’s vision for music festival A one-day music festival with the potential to attract thousands of visitors to the Wimmera is on the cards for early next year.

Horsham brothers Sam and Levi Mellington, who play in Melbourne-based two piece Travalley, are in early planning stages to see what major headlining acts they could attract to play at the Horsham festival.

The brothers are looking at Horsham Soundshell at Sawyer Park, one of the largest outdoor ampitheatres in western Victoria, as a potential festival location.

Levi said having acclaimed bands such as Western Australia’s Spacey Jane or Sydney’s Lime Cordiale play would be a sure way to attract a massive crowd for the event.

“Just with those bands alone, you would sell out the event,” he said.

“Spacey would be a great option as their drummer and manager Kieran Lama has a link back to the region.

“We’re also exploring what mid-level bands we could get involved too, like Alice Skye, who also has a connection to the region, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.”

The brothers have been communicating with Horsham Rural City Council and are exploring all options to gain financial backing for the event, including grants and sponsorship.

Levi said it would be a priority to link the festival into Horsham hospitality and catering businesses and ensure the community could benefit from visitation generated from the event.

Traction is already building for the concept after the brothers announced the plans on Facebook earlier this week, asking people across the region what bands they would like to see at the festival. More than 800 people have acknowledged the post.

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Numbers swell for sunny show day The Natimuk community is celebrating a win after crowds of people flocked to its agricultural show at the weekend.

Natimuk was among the first communities in the Wimmera to run a physical show in a year after widespread cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society secretary Judith Bysouth said patron numbers at the 129th annual Natimuk Show were more than double previous years, up to 2500 people.

“The result of this year’s show was amazing.

I think people were just keen to reconnect after what had been a difficult year,” she said.

“They came from far and wide. Some shearers came from interstate, some of the exhibitors came from as far away as Melbourne.”

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Students join mine research project A

BY DYLAN DE JONG

proposed mineral-sands mine in its early development phase north of Horsham is providing agriculture students an opportunity to learn about the impacts of mining and rehabilitation on soil and crop growth.

WIM Resource, which has recently rehabilitated a test pit at an Avonbank Project near Dooen, and Longerenong College have formed a research partnership for students studying an advanced diploma of agribusiness management.

The partnership is part of the mining company’s plans to develop a deeper understanding of the impact of mining and the completed rehabilitation on key soil attributes.

Students studying a ‘Conduct a Research Trial’ subject at the college will research the impact of mining and rehabilitation at the mine’s Avonbank test pit site.

College teacher Nick Wachsmann, who was directing the students on the project, said the students visited the

test pit during the rehabilitation of the site completed earlier this month.

“Students will learn how to do topsoil mapping with a drone and how to use that newer technology,” he said.

“They also get to learn a bit about agronomy, including investigating soil health, monitoring crop development in its growth stages, conducting soil tests and plant tissue analysis.”

Mr Wachsmann said the research trial would link into the college’s DATA Farm Innovation Centre.

The centre, designed to provide a training hub for future professionals working in agricultural technology, opened late last year.

“This project is great timing with the opening of our DATA farm. There’s a number of tools we acquired through that, such as the top-soil mapper, we will be able to use to help monitor crop growth,” he said.

WIM Resource chief executive Eddy Wu signed a memorandum of understanding with college principal John Goldsmith and students to enable the project to run for three years.

“I’ve been teaching this research

subject for quite a while and this project offers students something completely new,” Mr Wachsmann said.

“It’s also a great chance for students to make some contacts in the industry.

“This first year is a pilot year to review how this research trial will work and then there is opportunity to extend that beyond three years.

“This project will allow the students to think more about how to conduct their own on-farm trials.”

WIM Resource projects director Michael Winternitz said the partnership with Longerenong College was part of a collaboration tackling a ‘bigger issue’ of ensuring broadacre farming and mineral-sands mining could co-exist.

“WIM looks forward to this exciting partnership with Longerenong College and collaborating with the next generation of farmers, and indeed a very well respected college,” he said.

“Mineral sands and farming are fundamental to the economy and this partnership recognises WIM’s commitment to rehabilitation of mined land.”

Staff vaccine program underway A COVID-19 vaccination program for staff at an Ararat hospital has started after the arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine last week.

East Grampians Health Service training and development manager Claire Sladdin was the first of the hospital’s staff to be vaccinated under the program.

Chief executive Andrew Freeman said staff in a phase 1A category would be first to receive the vaccine and all remaining staff in phase 1B would follow.

“We are pleased our staff COVID-19 vaccination program has started,” he said.

“It is important that all our staff are vaccinated to protect them from coronavirus.”

Mr Freeman said he was ‘extremely proud’ of his staff and the way they worked together during the pandemic.

“They came together to solve problems, often thinking outside the square when they needed to and went about their work with good humour and great camaraderie throughout it all,” he said.

“Whether clinical or non-clinical, they have all stepped up to the plate and I am proud of each and every one of them.”

COLLABORATION: Longerenong College students, from left, Megan Clothier, Darcy Geruasoni, Isabella Grace and Matthew McLaughlin, with teacher Nick Wachsmann, will join a WIM Resource Avonbank mineralsands mine research project at Dooen.

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Forming fauna friends A school project encouraging students to connect with and support a regional business provided the inspiration for a dressup day at Ararat West Primary School.

Youngsters and their teachers dressed up as their favourite animals as part of a sponsorship program with Halls Gap Zoo. The school’s junior council decided this year to support a district business and chose to sponsor different animals at the zoo.

Principal Terry Keilar said the school contributed to the zoo each term by sponsoring a different animal.

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Mr Keilar said the zoo sent information about the sponsored animals each term and the school used the material in classroom discussions where everyone was able to learn about the animal.

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“The kids and the teachers did a fantastic job dressing up and parents no doubt put in a lot of work over the weekend.”

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he Jeparit community is preparing for a boost to the town’s economy and morale ahead of its annual Easter fishing competition.

Jeparit Anglers Club leaders were dismayed to cancel last year’s event due to COVID-19 restrictions but are pleased it is all systems go for this weekend.

The fishing competition has been one of the town’s major events and money-spinners since it restarted after the 2011 floods.

Committee member Yolande Hutson said the competition, in the Wimmera River on Easter Saturday, was great for the region, particularly the town’s supermarket.

“The supermarket missed out on last year’s event, as well as a footy season,” she said.

“It will be great for them – it’s a small shop in a small town. They’ve ordered extra bread and supplies and are ready for the weekend.

“It will be great to get out camping again, too.

A lot of people have been coming for years and they are excited to be coming back again.

“We’ve also had more people join the Facebook group, so it’s exciting there’s a whole lot more people interested in the event.”

The Jeparit Easter Fishing Competition will run from 7.30am to 3pm.

It is a bank-only competition, judged on weight, with anglers hoping to catch the biggest redfin, golden perch, silver perch, catfish or cod.

There will also be a carp competition.

Anglers will compete in senior and junior divisions, vying for a share of a prize pool worth thousands of dollars.

The senior winner will collect $2000 and the junior winner $500 plus a swag.

“There are also kayaks, an accommodation voucher, Engels, Eskies, rods, chairs and so on – a whole heap of prizes,” Mrs Hutson said.

“We were lucky this year because a lot of the groundwork was already done.

“A lot of the people who donated prizes and goods last year said they were happy to hold them over for this year’s event.

“That made it easier for us to plan and we

didn’t have to chase up a heap of prizes, which was good.”

The first 150 juniors to register for the competition will collect a showbag.

For the first time, participants can register online at register.jeparitanglersclub.com.

“This year we will also have a square reader for the first time, which means we can do card payments,” Mrs Hutson said.

“People still have to collect their rod tags but it will make the process quicker.”

Registration

People can register in person, or pick up registration packs, at the angling club rooms at Jeparit Golf Club from noon to 6pm on Friday or from 6.30am on Saturday.

Mrs Hutson said once registered, people would receive a brochure with information including a map of eligible sections of river, competition rules, prizes and contact numbers.

Camping is a popular Easter activity and many Wimmera-Mallee residents and visitors enjoy the opportunity to spend a few nights by the Wimmera River.

“People have already started setting up their camps and the campers will start to roll in tomorrow, if not earlier,” Mrs Hutson said.

“The river is looking good at the moment. It was looking a little low, but we’ve had some flows.

“The weather looks like it’s going to be on our side too, which is great.”

Mrs Hutson said the committee would run a raffle to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

“We’ve always done that, we like to give a good donation to the appeal,” she said.

“The fire brigade won’t be doorknocking in Jeparit this year but they will bring the truck down to the campsite for donations.”

Presentations, at this stage online, will be from 3.30pm.

People can join Jeparit Anglers Club on Facebook or visit jeparitanglersclub.com for more information.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Site charges CARS TO SHINE: Jim and Karen Leithhead will open their private car museum and host a show and shine on Friday to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

This car is a 1959 Continental, the same as one owned by Elvis. This car was used as a prop in a film about Elvis, starring Tom Hanks. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Collection open for a cause

BY SARAH MATTHEWS

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immera residents and visitors will have an opportunity to experience a rare collection of cars and memorabilia at Pomonal on Friday while raising money for a good cause.

Jim Leithhead and his wife Karen will open their ‘world-class’ private museum to the public for the second time to coincide with the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The cause is close to Mr Leithhead’s heart.

His younger sister, Suzy, died of leukaemia before her fourth birthday.

“She spent a hell of a lot of time at the children’s hospital, and so did we as kids,” Mr Leithhead said.

“We got to know a lot of other poor little buggers who died.

“The Good Friday Appeal is a great

cause. All the research they put into leukaemia and all that – she’d live if she got it today. It just makes a hell of a difference.”

Mr Leithhead rarely opens up his collection, bar for the odd car club.

Two years ago, he decided to open up his sheds as a fundraiser.

“It’s a good way for people to donate money but get something for donating,” he said.

“We would have done it last year, if not for COVID. We hope to do it as an ongoing thing.”

Entry costs $20 a person, with all proceeds donated to the appeal.

Mr Leithhead will also host a show and shine on the day and has been encouraging visitors to bring along their classic cars and bikes.

Judging is at 2pm, with presentations at 3pm.

“I hope to get a heap of cars, at least

100,” he said. “I’m trying to get a gauge through Facebook. It looks like there will be a fair few, and people will also have my cars to look at.”

Mr Leithhead’s collection features 35 Lincoln cars, ‘from 1922 to 2003 and most things in between’.

Lincoln, named in honour of president Abraham Lincoln, is the luxury vehicle division of American automobile manufacturer, Ford.

“It’s Ford’s version of the Cadillac,” he said.

“I don’t know what it is really, but I seem to really like them.

“My uncle had a Lincoln when I was a little kid. He rocked into town and it impressed me.

“I guess it stemmed from there.”

Mr Leithhead bought his first Lincoln when he turned 18, but only became a serious collector about 10 years ago.

“I’ve sold quite a few as well,” he said.

“If I’m not quite happy with it I’ll sell it and get another one. I’m about done now, I think – I hope.

“Some of these old cars are pretty special.”

One of Mr Leithhead’s vehicles, a ’59 Continental, was used as a prop in an upcoming biographical film about Elvis Presley, directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Tom Hanks.

“This car is the same as the one that Colonel Tom Parker bought Elvis and Priscilla for a wedding present,” he said.

“They used to drive one of these around a lot.”

Mr Leithhead’s collection will be open for viewing from 10am to 3pm at 254 Tunnel Road, Pomonal.

Environment Protection Authority Victoria will lay charges against Graham White, 59, after an investigation into a chemical dump site at Lemon Springs, 15 kilometres south of Kaniva.

The authority will charge Mr White for breaching sections of the Environment Protection Act – 1970, alleging he owned the site and did not have a licence to receive the waste.

It announced its plans at a Kaniva community meeting last week.

The charges will come based on investigation findings into the discovery of multiple sites of buried chemicals.

EPA project manager Julian Bull said the authority had used its powers to step in and clean up the property to ensure the safe excavation and disposal of the chemicals and rehabilitation of the property.

“Work has already begun with a new contractor EnviroPacific, and we will continue to ensure all possible site safety and security measures are taken to reach a successful conclusion,” he said.

Authority officials also told the meeting that monitoring of ground water at the site had showed no negative impact from the dumped chemicals.

Park Drive work Construction of a modern public toilet block in Park Drive in Horsham’s Central Park will start next week.

The new amenities block, on the northern side of Park Drive skate park, will feature cubicles and a family room and be orientated towards the skate park and walking track to be readily visible and encourage use.

Work will start on Tuesday and is scheduled to be complete by late May. Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline said the toilet block would encourage greater community use.

The council will engage Horsham district artists to incorporate art work into the toilet design to create a welcoming space for all ages.

The project follows previous improvement works completed at the racecourse precinct, including walking track lighting and a dog exercise park.

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Celebration of wildlife art

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ildlife Art Museum of Australia will showcase the ‘intriguing’ wildlife-art collection of the late Bill and Maureen Mann, of Horsham, which celebrates artists inspired by wildlife and the environment.

The collection, gifted to WAMA, comprises 67 pieces of artwork from both regional and nationally based artists.

The Manns personally collected the works throughout almost 30 years, starting in the early 1990s.

WAMA patron Glenda Lewin said the museum planned to exhibit the collection within the community before displaying it in WAMA’s permanent art gallery to be built near Halls Gap. She said this would continue the Manns’ passion and vision to connect people back to nature through art.

Some of the artists who feature in the collection include Robert Mancini, Robert Ulmann, Pete Marshall, Nicholas Pike, Brett Jarrett and Halls Gap artist Steve Morvell.

Morvell knew the Manns when they started their collection and acted as an advisor once it grew.

“I met Bill and Maureen when I was a young artist trying to make ends meet,” Morvell said.

“I remember them coming into my studio, buying a couple of pieces and then coming back a few months later to buy more and this went on for the next 30 years.

“We soon developed a relationship, and I was able to help them develop their collection of wildlife art that they had such a deep appreciation for.

CONNECTING THROUGH ART: WAMA patron Glenda Lewin and Halls Gap wildlife artist Steve Morvell, with one of his art works, look forward to a new exhibition featuring the collection of the late Bill and Maureen Mann, of Horsham.

“Bill and Maureen were both very passionate about representational wildlife art, particularly supporting local artists and were very mindful conservationists.

“They would be very pleased to have the collection managed by an organisation that shares their passion for wildlife art and the role it plays in connecting people back to nature and WAMA is the perfect fit.”

Ms Lewin said she was delighted WAMA was receiving the collection and planned to exhibit parts of it within the community ahead of the WAMA site development, where it

will be housed within a dedicated nature-inspired art gallery.

“Within the near future we plan to have both an online exhibition and live showings of the collection within the local community,” she said.

“We are giving the collection a good home and are doing with it what its intent is – to inform people about nature and the importance of it.

In a nutshell, this is what WAMA is all about, to inspire and enrich people’s appreciation for nature.

“We feel very fortunate to have the collection and to be able to serve its purpose.”

Located adjacent to the national heritage listed Grampians, Gariwerd, WAMA is creating a wildlife and art precinct that ‘inspires, educates and stimulates our connection with nature’.

WAMA will boast a dedicated wildlife-art gallery, showcasing art inspired by nature, set within botanic gardens and wetlands, which will nurture and protect rare species of plants and animals.

WAMA will be a unique tourist destination designed to celebrate the relationship between, art, science and nature.

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A Feast of Shakespeare will bring abridged Shakespearean classics Macbeth, Pericles, King Lear and The Tempest to the mountain setting at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Established in 1995, the company is renowned for its productions of Shakespeare at spectacular wilderness, heritage and garden settings.

Heatherlie Quarry, with its sheer rock faces, historic stone buildings and dramatic mountain scenery, has been a regular setting for OZACT performances.

Artistic director Bruce Widdop invited newcomers and established fans to sample the Shakespeare selection.

“This is Shakespeare for all tastes, with powerful acting, moving tragedy, tender romance, uproarious comedy and unearthly magic that is sure to satisfy in this most historic setting of Heatherlie Quarry,” he said OZACT comprises company members Bruce Widdop, Matt Young, Lisa Widdop, Sorcha Breen, Ryan Ireland, Eleanor Ruth and Luke Ingram.

This production provides audiences with an opportunity to enjoy outdoor entertainment.

Tickets are $40 for general admission and with numbers limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, organisers have encouraged patrons to book early online at www.ozact.com.

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Musical excitement builds

BY SARAH MATTHEWS

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orsham College drama enthusiasts are celebrating the resurrection of the school’s annual production, which was shelved last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The college will present Matilda the Musical in Horsham Town Hall from August 19 to 21.

Based on the much-loved book by Roald Dahl and featuring songs by Tim Minchin, the award-winning Matilda the Musical ‘is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny’.

Director and teacher Emily Friedrichsen said it was wonderful to see the students resume rehearsals after a disappointing 2020.

“We’re excited to start up again, because the show is a big passion for a lot of our students,” she said.

“Although we are saddened last year’s year 12s couldn’t see the show through, they will get an invitation to come along this year.

“The kids are all excited and we wish the cast and crew all the best.”

Horsham’s talented Lopez O’Donnell sisters have all scored lead roles in the production.

Lucia, year 12, will play Miss Trunchbull, Claudia, year 10, Mrs Wormwood, and Penny, year 8, has the title role of Matilda.

Lucia said she and her sisters loved Roald Dahl’s popular story in all its guises.

“We’ve read the book, we’ve seen all the movies, we’ve been to the stage show when it was on in Melbourne,

BACK TO THE STAGE: Front, from left, Claudia Lopez O’Donnell, Mrs Wormwood, Penny Lopez O’Donnell, Matilda, and Emilee JonesPritchard, Miss Honey, and the Horsham College cast of Matilda the Musical have resumed rehearsals after COVID-19 forced the show’s cancellation last year.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER twice – we’ve loved it since we were little,” she said.

“We’re excited to be working on the show again. We had it cast and ready to go last year and obviously everything shut down because of COVID. “This year a lot of the structure is still there but we’ve had some people taking on different roles. We had to audition some of the roles out – I feel really bad for the people who had roles last year but couldn’t be in it because they’ve finished school.”

Penny, who won the role of Matilda last year, said she looked forward to finally bringing it to life.

She described Matilda as a ‘school child who is quite clever and quite ahead in her intelligence’.

She said she and her sisters worked well together and their roles required

them to interact frequently on stage.

Claudia said living in the same household was helpful, as she and her sisters could rehearse together in their spare time.

“We do enjoy the opportunity to work together,” she said.

“We have a cast of about 30, which means it will be smaller than last year, but it also means it will be easier to work together and make friends. It will be more tight-knit.”

Claudia said she was keen to portray a villain.

“Mrs Wormwood is really loud, she’s really out there,” she said.

“She’s pretty mean – she’s a bit abusive towards Matilda – and she can really bite, which I feel will be pretty fun to play.”

Fellow cast mate and long-time per-

former Emilee Jones-Pritchard is also pleased to see life return to some form of normality after a rollercoaster 2020.

The year-11 student plays the role of Miss Honey.

“She is Matilda’s schoolteacher, who grew up with a troubled life, being raised by Miss Trunchbull, who abused her and makes her pay for all of her debt,” she said.

“I’m very excited about it because we didn’t get do it last year.”

Ms Friedrichsen said students had also taken on crew roles, with the college’s year-eight theatre class heavily involved behind the scenes.

She said the cast would also perform three shows for schools from throughout the region, which were sold out.

Tickets for Matilda the Musical will go on sale in the next few months.

City hotel wins gold Leading hotel franchise group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has recognised Comfort Inn May Park in Horsham as one of its top 25 performers in Australia.

The hotel has taken out the group’s ‘hotly contested’ 2020 Gold Award, which recognises great customer service and exceptional guest experiences at properties from Melbourne to Mackay and throughout New Zealand.

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac chief executive Trent Fraser said the Horsham hotel deserved recognition for providing its customers with exceptional service, despite the pressures the COVID-19 pandemic placed on the tourism sector.

“Congratulations to the team at Comfort Inn May Park on this win, which I’m sure is a welcome way to start a great year as we seek to put the challenges of 2020 behind us,” he said.

“It is wonderful to recognise our top operators this year through our awards.”

Mr Fraser said the 2020 Gold Awards were measured on a ‘likelihood to recommend’ metric calculated on direct and verified customer feedback, combined with franchisee engagement.

The nominees were judged by a panel from the Choice Hotels AsiaPac executive team.

Each property named as the ‘Hotel of the Year’ for their brand goes into the running for a Choice Hotels International Hotel of the Year award, to be announced later in the year.

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elbourne Vixens squad member Sacha McDonald started her netball career as a junior at Edenhope.

During the countdown to Edenhope-Apsley launching its 2021 Horsham District league campaign, The Weekly Advertiser asked Sacha to share some of her thoughts about what being part of a club means to her – Edenhope-Apsley was my first netball experience. I come from a pretty sporty family and growing up in Edenhope, that was pretty much all that was available to do on weekends and after school.

I was thrown into it pretty early by mum, but I quickly learnt that I love being part of the team, the club and the whole league. I was at a Saturday

netball competition in Melbourne the other day and the girls were so excited to get back on the court after a year off with COVID. I remembered back to the Friday nights before Saturdays at Edenhope, when I would try to go to bed as quickly as possible because I thought the Saturday morning would come quicker.

I think that kind of wraps up how much I loved playing for Edenhope.

I have always loved it, right from the start.

I still keep in touch with heaps of the girls back home. As little time that I have and how inconvenient the five-hour drive to Edenhope is, I do try to make the effort to get home and I will always support Edenhope in any way that I can. The whole family still loves local football and

netball and mum and dad are still involved. The friendships do stick with you forever and the love of the game was the strongest I’ve had when I played at Edenhope.

I’d encourage people to get involved and stick with the sport.

Me and my two brothers, we weren’t picked out of the crowd to be the next Melbourne Vixens player or the next star of the AFL. I didn’t stick a piece of paper on my wall and say I’m going to play for the Melbourne Vixens, I just played netball because I loved it and the pathway – with some very, very supportive parents and family – kind of happened.

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READY, SET, GO: School athletics sports are in full swing across the region. Students pictured in action are, clockwise from above: Nik Adams and Reid Barnes at Horsham Primary School; Poppy O’Connor, Layla Glatz, Kensi Quick and Isla Brown at Ss Michael and John’s Primary School athletics day; Hannah Gabbe in action at Holy Trinity Lutheran College; Emella Tuohey clears the hurdle at Horsham Primary School; Horsham College’s Will Dougherty in action; Nahla Midgley, Holy Trinity Lutheran College; Caleb Smith, Horsham College; and centre, St Brigid’s College student Jasmine McIntyre helps Katie Le at Ss Michael and John’s Primary School athletics sports.

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Basketball battle starts heating up

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n effort to try to stop a major centralised structural shift in Victorian basketball has gained momentum through an online petition.

Wimmera basketball figurehead Owen Hughan said a petition calling for Basketball Victoria to rethink a planned restructure program had attracted significant support.

“A ‘Save Victorian Country Basketball Petition’ on change.org has attracted more than 19,000 hits, but more profoundly, there’s been more than 1050 respondents who have registered their support,” he said.

Mr Hughan raised concerns in late February over plans he feared would place opportunities for basketball to flourish in country Victoria, including the Wimmera-Mallee and Western District, at risk.

He claimed rationalistic plans that involved replacing a Country Victoria basketball system with regional city development hubs was inappropriate and potentially tokenistic and would struggle to meet statewide expectations in the sport.

“An autonomous country basketball administrative system overseeing associations run mainly by a volunteer workforce must remain in place to look after regional circumstances that are vastly different to those in metropolitan areas,” he said.

Mr Hughan fears the restructure would make a Country Victoria basketball committee either obsolete or powerless to direct basketball programs in the regions.

He said a summary of information from petitioners voicing concerns included: Loss of identity, financial viability and autonomy; country players being placed at an overall disadvantage; growth in a lack of understanding about regional

issues in the game; growing distrust in the process by replacing something that already worked; an equal dispersal of finances and grant opportunities; and a threat of new obstacles in pathways for players with elite potential.

Mr Hughan said he planned to strongly raise the issue at a Basketball Victoria annual meeting in May. “Unfortunately, I fear the decision is already a fait accompli and if it happens it will put country basketball back 10 years,” he said.

“It’s very easy to break something but it’s very hard to build it again.

“What we’re seeing here in basketball is possibly reflective of what’s happening generally as we try to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It seems people in positions of power in metropolitan or large provincial cities are intent on introducing a rationalist centralisation ideal – which we know in places like the Wimmera doesn’t work to our benefit.

“It is also reflective of a lack of consideration or understanding of the mums and dads and all the effort that is required for rural and regional athletes to succeed at high levels.

“The net result of course, is that promising players miss out and a talent pool is diminished overall. And it will all happen without the general public having an idea of what’s going on, and left asking questions about why we’re not doing as well in basketball as we might have in the past.

“The idea on the table is a failed and superseded model from the 1960s, which is ridiculous.

“Country Victoria was regarded as having one of the most successful programs in the country.

I could understand closing down something that didn’t work. But this is proven, punching well above its weight and tapping into the passionate aspects of volunteerism.”

STICKING IT OUT: Ararat College year-nine student Tyson Cartwright with one of the school’s spiny leaf insects, which turned one this month. Spiny leaf insects are herbivores and mimic the leaves on which they feed, to avoid predators. When threatened, they arch their tail above their bodies towards the intruder, much like a scorpion. Last year in May, the school adopted a horde of spiny leaf insects from a breeding program at Horsham College. Ararat College hopes to set up its own breeding program in the future.

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Growing Pains and Leg Pain in Teenagers In these fast growing years our teenagers can suffer a lot of pain in their legs and we often dismiss it as simple growing pains. Now that’s not completely correct. As they grow so rapidly their muscles and ligaments have trouble keeping up and the rapidly growing joint puts pressure on these areas causing pain. Also, a very real issue is that areas are out of alignment or have been jammed up for awhile.

Whilst they have been growing slowly it’s not so noticeable, however with sudden growth spurts it highlights a hidden problem. This is what you don’t want to miss, because it can set them up for ongoing issues that can be dismissed as simple growing pains.

I have also seen when a teenager has bilateral knee pain and heading for surgery for that knee that keeps dislocating, that they have a sacral problem which is undiagnosed, because it’s knee pain. We often think as the sacrum as a solid tail bone. Well in young children it is five individual bones which don’t start to join to form one bone until they are around 13yrs of age. Each one can misalign or jam up As a chiropractor we look at all areas of the spine and check all joints in the legs to find out what is not moving properly and the best way to correct it. Keeping teenagers moving well helps them grow straighter, stronger and assists them to perform better at their activities.

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Resident call for say on parking

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orsham residents can have their say on a new draft car-park management plan designed to improve parking circumstances in the rural city.

Horsham Rural City Council has developed the plan, which features an extension of onehour parking areas to two-hour parking and some four-hour zones on the fringe of the city to become two-hour zones.

Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline said the new plan represented an effort to make it easier for people to shop, visit and do business in central Horsham.

“The focus of the new plan is to support business activity by encouraging the turnover of on-street parking spaces,” she said.

“The proposed changes will also provide a simplified zone arrangement that enables shoppers time to complete their visit to the central business district without having to continuously return to their car to top up meters or move to another location.

“For many people in the city, one hour is not long enough to complete their shopping.

But two hours is sufficient.”

As part of the review, a community-based project reference group has provided Horsham district knowledge and guidance about parking issues in the city’s commercial precinct.

The group found that the extensive number and scattered nature of parking restrictions was confusing, particularly for visitors.

It also reported that parking restrictions after 5pm were redundant because most retailers were closed by that time of day.

Other issues raised by the group was a need for more accessible parking and that fourhour bays were generally in inappropriate locations.

People have until 5pm on April 30 to provide feedback to council on the draft.

“We want to hear from the community about the proposed plan and policy, to guide the council’s final decision,” Cr Gulline said.

“I encourage people to view the recommended changes on our council website, oursay.org/horshamruralcitycouncil/parkingplan and share their feedback via our online have-your-say page.”

Ararat Easter hunt back on calendar An East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library Easter Egg Hunt will return this year.

Ark Toy and Activity Library president Kaye Chamings said the egg hunt would run at Alexandra Gardens tomorrow at 10am.

The egg hunt will help raise money for new toys and equipment for the toy library.

“We are excited that the Easter egg hunt will return this year, after not being able to run it last year due to COVID-19,” she said.

“To enable the Easter egg hunt to run under COVID-safe guidelines, we have worked with Ararat Rural City Council and are grateful for their support.”

Mrs Chamings urged participants to arrive from 9.30am to register their contact details and purchase tickets in time for a 10am start.

The cost is $5 per child, preschool age.

People can book by calling 5352 9387 or emailing jodie.holwell@eghs.net.au.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Jo Ellis, left, and Sasha Kurtze are ready to serve customers from new take-away cafe Una Sosta ice creamery near May Park. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Sweet start for Horsham business A Horsham espresso bar and ice creamery is providing a husband and wife team a platform to bounce back into business after socio-economic impacts caused

by COVID-19 lockdowns.

Leanne and David Panozzo, who operate May Park Executive Apartments, have already experienced three ‘mammoth’ weekends since opening their Una Sosta ice creamery, on the corner of Darlot and Baillie streets.

“It was so busy that all the stock was totally depleted on the first weekend – it’s certainly been well-received and extremely positive,” Mrs Panozzo said.

“We’re just debating how we prepare for Easter at the moment. That will be a massive flow through of people coming to our region.”

Mrs Panozzo said the couple had planned to open an ice creamery for a while, but the pandemic had affected its initial plans.

“We felt what better way to put a smile on people’s faces – and have an opportunity to tap into tourism or local families who come to the park – than to come and enjoy an ice cream and coffee while relaxing at May Park,” she said.

“The accommodation sector was hit pretty hard during

COVID, but you’ve just got to think like our farming community when it goes through drought and learn to be resilient, tighten the belt and be patient because the tide will change.”

Mrs Panozzo said the business opening had provided seven people from across Horsham district with employment.

Una Sosta offers 20 ice cream flavours, coffee and snacks.

The Panozzos were successful applicants for Horsham Rural City Council’s COVID-19 Support Grants through a Stronger Business stream.

The grant was used to upgrade infrastructure in their business.

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our years into the lifecycle of its 3008 and 5008 SUVs, Peugeot Citroen Australia has revealed pricing and specification of facelifted MY21 models, starting at $44,990 plus on-road costs for the five-seat 3008 medium SUV and $51,990 plus on-roads for the seven-seat 5008.

Focusing on styling enhancement and technology improvements, the 2021 Peugeot 3008 and 5008 complete a range refresh for the French brand, following the launch of the new-generation 2008 small SUV in February.

Peugeot Australia product manager Daniel Khan said pricing for the entrylevel 1.6-litre turbo-petrol 3008 Allure had increased $1000, to $44,990, over the MY20 model, but it featured a comprehensive specification.

Aside from new third-generation autonomous emergency braking that brings improved low-light pedestrian and cyclist detection, the Allure’s main tech upgrade centres around a 10-inch ‘widescreen’ dash-mounted touchscreen.

Multimedia features include Apple CarPlay-Android Auto, digital radio, 3D navigation and a pair of new rear-seat USB ports below the rear air vents, while safety gear covers collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, speed-sign recognition, driver attention alert, adaptive cruise control, active lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, road-edge detection, auto high-beam, front and rear parking sensors, surround-view cameras and park assist.

NEW LOOK: Focusing on styling enhancement and technology improvements, the 2021 Peugeot 3008 and 5008 complete a range refresh for the French brand.

Allure equipment highlights for 2021 include new LED headlights and three-dimensional LED ‘claw effect’ tail-lights, 18-inch ‘Los Angeles’ alloy wheels with 225-55R18 tyres, advanced grip control with mud, snow and sand settings and hill-descent control exclusive to 3008 Allure, auto-fold mirrors, hands-free electric tailgate, keyless entry and start, an improved 12.3-inch configurable fulldigital instrument display, dual-zone climate control, rear privacy glass, ‘colyn’ fabric and leatherette upholstery with mint-green stitching, and ‘brembo’ cloth on the dash and door inserts.

The mid-spec 3008 GT petrol remains at $47,990 plus on-roads, while the 3008 GT diesel is now $50,990 – $4000 less than the former GT diesel

flagship. In addition to the Allure’s spec tally, the 3008 GT features fullLED adaptive headlights with integrated ‘fog mode’, GT-specific front and rear bumpers, 18-inch ‘Detroit’ diamond-cut two-tone alloy wheels, a black diamond roof and black mirror caps, perforated-leather steering wheel, ‘mistral’ Alcantara and leatherette upholstery with Alcantara dash and door trim inserts, black roof lining and a frameless, auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The 3008 GT diesel uniquely features adaptive cruise control with stop and go and automatic restart, lanepositioning assist and an eight-speed automatic transmission for its 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine.

A new range-topping variant – the 3008 GT Sport – asks $54,990 and is

an Australia-only model, created by incorporating an optional ‘black pack’ styling aesthetic as standard, much like the 2008 GT Sport.

Its premium specification includes onyx-black 19-inch diamond-cut ‘Washington’ alloy wheels, a cleaner and more powerful 133kW 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with an eightspeed automatic transmission, heated front seats, eight-way electric adjustment for the driver with massage function and two-position memory, Nappa leather upholstery, lime wood dash and door trim inserts, and a nine-speaker, 515-watt FOCAL sound system with 12-channel digital amplifier and subwoofer, in conjunction with acoustic laminated front and side glass.

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The sole option on the 3008 Allure is metallic-premium paint.

Being a very close relative of the 3008, the MY21 5008 seven-seater mirrors much of the model line-up of the five-seater.

Offered in just two models – GT petrol and GT diesel – the spec level of these 5008 GT variants mirrors the 3008 GT, with minor exceptions. The 5008 GT petrol wears the same 18inch ‘Detroit’ alloys as the 3008 GT, whereas 5008 GT diesel scores unique 19-inch ‘San Francisco’ matte-onyx alloy wheels with 205-55R19 tyres.

The 5008 GT diesel also gets adaptive cruise with stop and go and automatic restart, as well as heated front seats with driver’s eight-way electric adjustment.

Visually, the facelifted 3008 and 5008 are identical from the B-pillar forward, meaning they share newfor-2021 frameless grille designs with 3D-effect patterning and striking new LED headlights with blade-effect LED running lights, as per the 508.

Both 3008 GT and GT Sport, and 5008 GT models feature their own grille designs with extended lighting signatures and built-in ‘fog mode’, which dims the main beam lights when the rear foglights have been activated. At the rear, there’s updated badging and new 3D tail-lights with sequential indicators. Drivetrain-wise, it’s much the same as before.

– Nathan Ponchard

Mazda Australia keen for performance Mazda3 and CX-30 M azda Australia has reiterated its desire for more highperformance models in its line-up.

The sticking point for the Japanese car-maker is that the performance pair is currently only manufactured in lefthand drive for the North American market.

Mazda Australia marketing director Alastair Doak said the brand was constantly putting its hand up for the performance variants.

“We’re very jealous as it is not avail-

able in right-hand drive at this point, and that’s just a resource-volume thing,” he said.

“So we keep asking and we will continue to keep asking. It’s not ruled out entirely, but it’s not ruled in, it’s just a case of every time we see the program managers that can influence the decisions we keep going, ‘remember, remember’, so we’ll keep doing that.”

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“Those kind of cars don’t really sell in Japan, so the volume’s not there, and obviously Europe has got its targets around CO2, so when you take all that out, right-hand drive is a tough proposition,” he said.

For reference, and as the name suggests, the 2.5 Turbo pair employs the same 2.5-litre turbocharged fourcylinder petrol engine as found in the likes of the CX-9, CX-5 and Mazda6, producing an uprated 186kW-434Nm

when running on premium unleaded fuel.

When running on standard unleaded, the outputs drop to the standard 170kW-420Nm as found on the other models. Those peak outputs place the 2.5 Turbo 47kW clear of the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine in the Mazda3 and CX-30, while its healthy 434Nm torque figure clearly outmuscles the atmo engine by a considerable 182Nm. Its outputs would put the Mazda3 in hot hatch territory for the first time

since the MPS version was retired in 2013, and would do battle with the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST. A hot version of the CX-30 would wade into battle against a smaller crop of hot SUVs such as the incoming Hyundai Kona N and Volkswagen T-Roc R, albeit with a less overt performance bent.

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Jeep reveals all-electric Magneto

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rue to its word, Jeep has debuted an all-electric Wrangler concept at this year’s Easter Safari, and while the Magneto is only a concept for now, the chances of it going into production are high as the brand strives to become the world’s greenest SUV maker.

Less likely, however, is the Magneto’s introduction to these shores for the foreseeable future – provided the concept reaches production – as Jeep’s global president Christian Meunier has in recent months publicly lamented the ongoing lack of government support for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in Australia.

Following on from its initial tease early last month, the Magneto looks exactly how an electric Wrangler might be imagined; the same as combustion-powered models but identified as an EV by blue exterior and interior highlights plus some unique ‘4xe’ decals.

The Magneto concept is adorned in ‘Bright White’ paint with ‘Surf Blue’ used for the roll cage, decal outlines, interior trim and floors.

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The bonnet scoop first seen on the Rubicon 392 also makes an appearance, although in this case there is less need for it to be functional given the electric powertrain that consists of a custom-built axial flux electric motor paired to a traditional six-speed manual transmission that can operate at up to 6000rpm.

Developing up to 213kW of power and 370Nm of torque, the new system comfortably exceeds outputs of the existing 3.6-litre ‘Pentastar’ V6 petrol engine, although it does not come

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While far from being a performance model, the Magneto still claims a respectable 0-97kmh time of 6.8 seconds.

Jeep is yet to announce an effective range for the Magneto, but it has confirmed the green off-roader relies on four separate battery packs to power the electric motor, amounting to a combined 70kWh. The packs themselves are stashed evenly throughout the car to main-

tain its weight distribution, with one replacing the traditional fuel tank, one mounted on the opposite side, another directly under the bonnet and the fourth found in what was the rear cargo compartment.

Battery packs in the Magneto exist solely to provide power to the drivetrain, while other systems such as infotainment, lights and auxiliary powered accessories are catered for by a pair of traditional 12V batteries that are maintained by an inbuilt DCto-DC converter.

A 10kW high-voltage heater is also fitted to ensure occupants stay warm in the ‘fully open-air’ cabin.

In keeping with the traditional Jeep trait of being capable off-road, all of the batteries are housed in waterproof enclosures to maintain the Wrangler’s 762mm wading depth.

Other advanced off-road features include an integrated front winch, a JPP two-inch lift kit, Mopar rock rails and a steel belly pan.

Jeep North America vice-president Jim Morrison said the Easter Jeep Safari had long been used as a testing ground for both new model and showcasing new concepts, parts and ideas.

“This year’s Safari shines a spotlight on what makes Jeep vehicles unmistakably distinctive and undeniably capable – a variety of powertrains that deliver superior power, performance, torque and, above all, fun,” he said.

Given it forms a crucial part of the Jeep’s ‘Road Ahead’ electrification strategy – being its first full EV – an announcement confirming the Wrangler Magneto’s production is expected to be made by the end of the year.

After all, it took only four months for the Rubicon 392’s production to be confirmed following its concept reveal.

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Cupra confirmed for Down Under

he premium Australian performance market will be getting a shake-up in 2022 when Spanish brand Cupra arrives Down Under in the first half of the year under the Volkswagen Group Australia flag.

The announcement was made last week at the brand’s annual press conference by Cupra president Wayne Griffiths, who said Australia was a key piece in the brand’s Asia-Pacific expansion.

“Australia is a young market and Cupra is a young brand,” he said.

“Customers are looking for new brands. There is a high middle-class income and it is a progressive society.

We are confident that Cupra can be successful in this country.”

Starting out as the performance arm of Seat, Cupra was established as a brand in its own right in 2018, however it still has close ties with Seat as well as the wider Volkswagen Group.

Such is the closeness of the group brands, the new Forementer VZ5 performance crossover rides on the familiar and widely shared MQB platform and is powered by an Audi-sourced turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine developing 289kW of power and 480Nm of torque.

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same platform and is powered by the same engine – just like how the Skoda Octavia RS is a slightly cheaper and bigger alternative to the Volkswagen Golf GTI. For reference, the rampant Spanish crossover stops the clock from 0-100kmh in 4.8 seconds, just 0.3s off the fabled RS. With a limited run of just 7000 units, it is unlikely Australia will see many examples of the Forementer VZ5, especially given the brand will not officially launch here for another 12 months.

The regular Forementer is also unlikely to materialise here given VGA’s ongoing plan of skipping hybrids and opting for pure-electric vehicles instead – all standard Forementers feature a plug-in hybrid system.

With the Forecaster effectively out of the equation, the local Cupra lineup could consist of just three models and variants, all of which will have ties to relevant Volkswagen performance flagships.

Going in size order, the Leon should open things for the Spanish brand with the current version powered by a

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Zero to 100kmh takes 5.7 seconds – a full second slower than the similarly powerful and sized but all-paw Golf R, but still half a second faster than the Golf GTI. An all-wheel-drive wagon version is also offered in Europe and could be offered Down Under as a hotter alternative to the Skoda Octavia RS wagon and fill the gap left by the nowdefunct Golf R wagon.

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SUV buyers should be catered for by the T-Roc-sized Ateca, which shares all of the same running gear and key statistics as its wagon cousin albeit in a higher-riding package.

A spate of electric vehicles could also be on the cards in the not too distant future.

The Born small car is set to emerge in Europe later this year, which will offer an effective range of up to 500km thanks to its 77kWh battery.

In 2024, the battery-electric Tavascan SUV will join the European portfolio and occupy a similar corner of the market to the Volkswagen ID.4, Audi E-Tron and Skoda Enyaq, albeit with a slightly sportier bent than the latter.

VGA managing director Michael Bartsch shared Mr Griffiths’ enthusiasm for Cupra’s Australian launch and said the local arm of the Volkswagen Group was similarly expanding.

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Horsham Agricultural Society president Zack Currie said he was pleased with the number of entries in each of the show’s feature sections and was now looking forward to 2022.

“We had more than 50 dogs competing in the Wimmera Yard Dog Trial, more than 140 stud merino and poll merino sheep from 17 studs across Victoria and South Australia enter the Wimmera Autumn Merino Sheep Show and 70 fleeces entered in the Horsham Fleece Show,” he said.

“It was a brilliant effort by exhibitors.

“The show’s success was underpinned by Robert Harding who instigated the autumn sheep-show concept alongside Ouyen Tamaleuca Merino Sheep Stud owners Kevin Crooke and Danni Wilson.

“They were instrumental in compiling the schedule and the collaborative management of the show with Horsham Agricultural Society.”

Wimmera woolgrower and co-organiser Warren Russell of Melrose Merino Stud took home several awards across both sheep and fleece shows.

Mr Currie said having the support of Wimmera woolgrowers including Melrose, Glenpaen, Glendonald and Mt Yulong studs, in addition to growers who travelled from across Victoria and as far as the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, indicated that showing was still relevant in the industry.

“This was reflected in a Orrie Cowie Merino ram from South Australia winning the Supreme Sheep of Show,” he said.

Mr Currie said another highlight was Glendonald Merino Sheep Stud’s Harding family from Nhill clocking up 100 years of showing and 50 years of showing for Robert Harding.

As part of the succession plan for industry events, the society’s introduction of junior sheep judging was also popular, with more than a dozen young agriculturalists entering the competition.

Matthieu Brehaut from Montrose Hill Merino Stud was the eventual winner.

Competition also attracted entries from Longerenong College students, most of whom volunteered as stewards on the day.

Mr Currie said entries in Horsham Fleece Show topped usual annual agricultural show numbers.

He said fleece judge and Elders Horsham wool buyer Amy Carpenter was impressed with the quality of the wool on show,

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He said competition in Wimmera Yard Dog Trial was also strong, considering the event shared the date with state championships. There were high entries in the maiden and novice sections.

“Open winner Rob Macklin returned for the trial after competing in Lucindale on Saturday, which demonstrates the commitment and how far competitors will travel to showcase the skills of their yard dogs,” Mr Currie said.

“Competitors travelled from across the state for the trial and for many in the crowd of about 400 across the day, it was their first time watching a trial.

“Executing this COVID-safe event leaves us in no doubt Horsham Agricultural Society can manage shows and other events into the future as we recover from the effects of the pandemic, which is really encouraging.”

Results – Wimmera Autumn Merino Sheep Show: Supreme Sheep of Show, Orrie Cowie Merino Stud, Warooka, SA; most successful exhibitor, Wurrook Merino Stud, Rokewood; superfine poll merino ram, Melrose Merino Stud; superfine merino ram, Wurrook; superfine merino ewe, Melrose. Fine poll merino ewe, Melrose; fine poll merino ram, Wurrook; fine merino ewe, Wurrook;

fine merino ram, Coryule Merino Stud; medium poll merino ewe, Oakbank; medium poll merino ram, Oakbank; medium merino ewe, Koolevale Merino Stud; medium merino ram, Glendonald Merino Stud. Strong poll merino ewe, Oakbank; strong poll merino ram, Glendonald; strong merino ewe, Oakbank; strong merino ram, Orrie Cowie.

Reserve grand champion ewe, Oakbank; reserve grand champion ram, Oakbank; grand champion ewe, Oakbank; champion ram, Orrie Cowie.

Glendonald Merino Stud Trophy winner for a merino or poll merino ram and ewe pair, Glenara Merino Stud 1, Mount Yulong Merino Stud 2. Horsham Agricultural Society Trophy for a merino or poll merino group of one ram and two ewes, Glenara 1, Wurrook 2. Champion March-shorn ram, Orrie Cowie Merino; reserve champion March shorn ram, Melrose.

Junior sheep judging: Matthaiu Brehaut 1, Tom Edson 2, Abby McDonald 3.

Wimmera Yard Dog Trial: Open, William Macklin; local, Aaron Zwar; encouragement, Jason White; maiden, Bill Graham; novice, Bill Graham; improver, Steve Robinson.

Horsham Fleece Show: Most valuable stud ram fleece bred by owner, Warren Russell, Melrose; most valuable stud ewe fleece bred by owner, Warren Russell, Melrose; most valuable commercial fleece, D. Byrne and Sons; highest points awarded for weaner fleece, A. and J. Hutchinson; aggregate, A. and J. Hutchinson.

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immera-Mallee farmers are preparing their first shipment of barley for some of Australia’s most-loved beers after entering into a trade deal with a Japanese beverage company.

Asahi Beverages will brew its beers using barley purchased from Australian farmers for the first time in decades, with the first batch of beers set to roll off the lines next month.

More than 30 farmers across the region have entered into the deal to supply barley to the company, which owns Carlton and United Breweries.

The deal will mean Asahi will have clear oversight of the barley growing process to ensure the best barley is used to brew beers such as Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Great Northern and Pure Blonde.

Lawloit broadacre farmer John Bennett, who will start supplying Asahi Beverages with his barley early next month, said the deal showcased Australian farmers’ commitment to producing high quality and sustainably grown barley.

“This deal really gives you confidence in the crop – what we grow here in the Wimmera and Mallee is very good quality,” he said.

He said the brewery company buying barley direct would generate major socio-economic benefits for farmers and

NEW DEAL: Asahi Beverages chief brewer Jaideep Chandrasekharan, left, and Wimmera farmer John Bennett in Mr Bennett’s barley paddock at Lawloit, southwest of Nhill. Mr Bennett will start supplying Asahi Beverages with his barley early next month.

surrounding communities in the region.

“It sends a clear signal to Australian barley growers that Asahi is happy to support them directly by buying from them – that has a flow-on benefit for country communities,” he said.

“Asahi really likes being able to demonstrate where their product comes from and for me as a farmer I really like to see where my product is going – it’s really exciting to see barley that I’ve grown turned into Asahi beer.”

Wimmera-Mallee farmers will supply 30,000 tonnes of barley to the compa-

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Northern NSW growers are expected to join the scheme before this year’s grain harvest. The first beers using the barley will be brewed at Abbotsford and Yatala in April.

The new supply chain means more than 90 percent of Asahi Beverages’ barley is purchased from Australia.

Grain Producers Australia chairman and Rupanyup farmer Andrew Weidemann said the deal was ‘timely’ for Australian barley growers.

“Barley farmers have faced many challenges in recent years so it is fantastic to see a program like this launch,” he said.

“The program will help ensure crops are grown sustainably and farmers can grow new varieties that can open up more international markets for them.”

Asahi Beverages chief brewer Jaideep Chandrasekharan said Australian malting barley was of the highest quality and sourcing it direct from farmers was an important change for the company’s national operations.

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Biosecurity operations acting program manager Rachel Cairns said the new authorised officers and inspectors were an important addition to Agriculture Victoria’s resources to address day-to-day issues as well as in emergencies.

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Located 45 kilometres west of Mildura at Cullulleraine, the new state-of-the-art radar will provide more up-to-date and accurate weather information, replacing the old radar at Mildura’s airport.

Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the new radar would be an important source of information for local farmers, industries and keen weather watchers.

“This is one of the best tools available for observing real-time rainfall, storms and even

debris in the atmosphere, across large areas,” she said.

“Images from the radar will appear on the BOM website and BOM Weather app, including areas to the north and south of the Murray that have previously not had coverage.

“I know real-time weather data in this region will be very welcome for farmers looking to make informed decisions for maximum productivity.”

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ow that the long hours have passed for another year, crops harvested, stored or sold, dollars in the bank or on the way, what next?

Many will be planning ahead to the next cropping season after a few weeks off, hopefully.

Some might wonder was it all worthwhile and be asking what was the ‘bottom line’ for all the effort?

For many, on receiving their tax and profit statements, the first question will be, ‘how much tax?’.

Many will also ask, ‘how did our farm go despite having a good feel overall based on yields and prices?’.

For many, looking at the profit or loss report, P and L, and-or the tax return will not answer that question.

Why is this so? Often the profit for ‘tax’ purposes will be very different to the bottom line in the P and L, being out by ‘big’ – thousands – dollars.

Depreciation is a ‘book entry’ and rarely reflects the real ‘loss of value’ to the farming plant owned by a farming family.

At 30 percent and now at a 100 percent writeoff until June 30, 2022 under the ‘COVID-19 economic incentives’, it will lead to distorted results.

Sales of grain after June 30; stocks of grain in silos, wool held over until after June 30, no dollar value placed on farming family labour unless they are employed by the farm business, livestock valued at $4 at birth very conservatively valued, to name a few.

The median farm in our 2019 Wimmera farming KPI report had $8.2-million dollars of assets being managed; the median return on assets under management was 1.49 percent.

Returns ranged from a high of 14 percent back to a minus two percent.

These returns are on significant investments.

Comparative returns are available against other options and most are aware of these.

With farming, we all are aware that taking one year alone can be very misleading, hence we tend to look at five-year rolling averages. This was 2.3 percent.

Taking a closer look at Wimmera farms, consider what can be done?

Some are under performers and others are high achieving.

We simply divide the sample into four quarters; the first being the top 25 percent and so on.

This then tells us the strengths and weakness

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for 17 different areas – we now have a report on each farm’s strengths and weaknesses. The ‘lights are then turned on’ as we then are aware of what to work on if improvement is the goal.

So, returning to the start of this article.

Having removed the anomalies from the P and L and tax returns as listed, our Wimmera Farm KPI Reports provide 17 realistic answers to, ‘Are we in the top half or in the lower half?’.

Not bad information to be had if one wants to get a fair return on their farm investment.

Most have heard of ‘cost benefit’ appraisal.

With the knowledge of a farm’s strengths and any weaknesses on 17 different fronts, Wimmera farmers can then follow a simple process to turn things around.

Many in business will have used the ‘stop, start, continue’ process to improve.

Farmers will be doing this every day, they will stop what did not work, continue those practices that were successful, and start some that have been found to be helpful for other farmers or by their advisers.

Simply select an aspect that needs improvement – low-half KPI – and follow this process.

Inputs, timing, crop selection, harvest, storage and marketing are just a few topics that can be ‘worked’ on using this process to build on strengths and make changes to remove the weaknesses.

The Wimmera Farm KPI Report for 2020 will provide guidance on what to work on.

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About 180 advisers, growers, researchers and industry personnel attended a Grains Research and Development Corporation Grains Research Update at Bendigo earlier this month.

The event, which also attracted 300 registrations for an online livestream service, provided information about potential challenges and latest research findings, knowledge and advice.

GRDC southern grower relations manager Tom Blake said it was refreshing, after limitations on faceto-face events last year, for industry personnel to network in-person and speak with leading researchers and provide direct feedback to GRDC about its investment agenda.

“The Bendigo update was an important platform for extending critical information to the state’s growers and advisers ahead of sowing this season’s crops,” he said.

“Among the top-line messages from a line-up of industry experts was the need for growers to eliminate the ‘green bridge’ of weeds and volunteer cereals that summer rainfall events have promoted in some regions.

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INFORMED: Grains Research and Development Corporation National Grower Network members Roger Armstrong, an Agriculture Victoria senior scientist in Horsham, left, and Craig Drum, Dagro Consulting, Tatyoon, at the Bendigo update. growers can better manage pests and diseases to reduce the risk to yields.”

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ecord farm-land sales across Victoria has prompted the state’s peak farming body to urge regional municipal councils to be wary of applying ‘inequitable’ rate increases in response to the market.

Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano said farmers were becoming concerned that the sales would have a major impact on their rate notices.

“Record land values and the fact we have annual valuations means many farmers are going to be hit with unfair increases to their rates notices this year,” she said.

“Ordinarily we expect farmland to double in value over a decade. However, we’ve been seeing land double in value within the space of three years, and in some instances values have doubled within 12 months.

“Instead of investing in their business, farmers are worried they’ll need to save more just to pay for their rates.”

Ms Germano said many local government councils had failed to adjust their rates according to the difference in value between farm land and other land uses.

“We have been seeing councils adjusting their rates based on the total change in land value across the entire council,

instead of adjusting the rates for each class of property.

“That means councils have been cutting the rate in the dollar by a flat amount for all classes of property, even though land value changes are different for residential, commercial and farm land.

“Ultimately this means the rating burden is increasingly being forced onto farmers.”

Ms Germano said farmers were ‘tired of excuses from local councils’.

“The recent Local Government Rating System Inquiry has made it clear that the responsibility sits with local government councils to help farmers avoid rates shock,” she said.

“Where we see an unfair rate rise, the VFF will be working with councils to achieve a fair deal for farmers.

“After all the challenges we’ve faced in recent times, we’ve learnt that farmers must be resilient for our nation’s overall resilience.

“The last thing we need is to be undermined by unfair rating strategies.”

Establishing a fair system for all ratepayers in regional municipalities, covering rural, urban, business and industrial properties, has long been the subject of consistent and fierce debate.

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KEEPING ACTIVE: Warracknabeal’s Justin Knorpp is keen to see more people join his Active Farmers fitness sessions to promote positve mental health and wellbeing.

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Push-ups improving positivity Improving mental health through physical exercise is the focus of a program Warracknabeal’s Justin Knorpp has launched in his town.

Mr Knorpp became group fitness instructor of a weekly ‘Active Farmers’ class after hearing about the Australia-wide program.

Tasmanian farmer Ginny Stevens started the program because she was concerned about the level of depression in rural communities.

Mr Knorpp said through exercise and interaction, he hoped participants would become more aware of their health.

“I just wanted to try to do something because we’re living in a massive farming community,” he said.

“Farmers are more isolated nowadays than ever because they own so much land and it can just be them and their dog as opposed to yesteryear with a family on every corner.

“I thought it would be good to get something going to get them off the land and trying something a bit different.”

Mr Knorpp grew up in Melbourne before moving to Warracknabeal in 2005.

He said he noticed there was a need for more mental health awareness in the farming community.

“Farming can be a hard game and this region has lost farmers to suicide over the years. This program is just a small way to help out with people’s headspace,” he said.

“It’s a way to take their minds off any stress they have in their working lives.”

Every Monday, a group of farmers gathers in Anzac Park for an hour session of circuit training.

Mr Knorpp said the classes were open to men and farmers of all fitness levels.

“The hardest thing can just be showing up. You just do what your body can do within your limitations – push yourself as hard as you want to,” he said.

“This is a once a week thing, but I hope it encourages people to go out and go for a walk, even if it’s just for 20 minutes.”

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Grampians boutique winery is among many across Victoria experiencing a major turnaround in wine-grape production following favourable growing conditions in the 2020-21 season.

Grampians Estate business owners Tom and Sarah Guthrie expect to harvest about 45 tonnes of produce this year, more than four times last year’s quantity.

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences, ABARES, forecasts overall wine-grape production across the country to increase three percent this season on the back of improved seasonal conditions.

Mr Guthrie said higher production in 2021 would replenish stock for the Great Western based winery.

“Nature has rebounded as it often does with fantastic yields,” he said.

“The fruit looks really good. With bigger crops comes a slower ripening period, which all adds to really good quality that we expect to complement the good yield.”

He said this year’s harvest would buck a three-year downward trend in production levels.

“We’ve had very mixed yields the past three years,” he said.

“Last year was our lowest crop for 20 years and that was a common theme among most winegrowers in south-

PROMISING RESULTS: Grampians Estate winery owners Sarah and Tom Guthrie are confident of a bumper harvest in wine grapes this year.

eastern Australia. Nature gives you headaches along the way – like in 2018 when we had a huge frost – but that’s just agriculture.

“This is just a really good year – it’s so great to fill the tanks up again and hopefully the quality will match quantity.”

Mr Guthrie said his winery was busy harvesting its white grapes and would likely start on reds this week.

“Like most regional winemakers, we are well and truly at the height of harvest and yields are fantastic in line with the generally good season for crops, livestock and now grapes,” he said.

“Everything looks really promising – but it is not done until it is in the bottle.”

The agriculture department forecasts the average price of Australian wine grapes will fall more than $100 to $540 per tonne this year, with the major reason being the loss of China as a significant export market for Australian wines.

Mr Guthrie said a favourable harvest this season would be crucial for Australia’s wine industry to recover after it faced ‘significant challenges’ in 2020, including complications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“If you look at the past 12 months, we had very poor yields and then bushfires happened, and many wineries had smoke taint. Then China came along, and you throw COVID-19 into the mix, it’s been extremely challenging,” he said “Just speaking to the wineries that I know in the local region – a lot are running out of white wines because there wasn’t much made last year.

“It was such a low year last year, so this year will enable wineries to replenish their stocks, especially for small to medium wineries.”

Grain growers will have access to more information about managing disease risk in their crops this season with the release of Agriculture Victoria’s cereal and pulse disease guides.

Produced with support from Grains Research and Development Corporation, the annual crop disease guides detail how new and commonly grown wheat, barley, oats, triticale, lentil, chickpea, field pea, faba bean, lupin and vetch varieties will react to a range of crop diseases.

Agriculture Victoria senior research scientist Joshua Fanning said ratings developed nationally and released in February provided the most up-to-date information for Victorian growers.

For cereal growers, the Cereal Disease Guide provides updated information on crop-disease ratings and advice on how to reduce the risk from fungicide resistance.

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orsham manufacturer Australian Plant Proteins has continued its exploration into production innovation and efficiency by changing the way it stores and transports its products.

The company, producing and supplying plant-protein isolates from Wimmera-grown pulses such as faba beans and lentils to a growing national and international market, has changed from one-use bulk bags to a new reusable product.

Australian Plant Proteins, APP, is managing its raw materials with a product called UniBox, a food-grade product for handling ‘flowable’ products such as grain, seeds and granules.

Operations manager Puneet Chawla said the UniBox system had significantly improved day-to-day productivity, cost-efficiency and safety at the Horsham site.

“You could say that it ticks all the boxes for us. We’ve been using UniBox at Horsham for several months now, and the improvements have been immediate,” he said.

The company estimates the new system is saving $30 per tonne of processed beans, or about $250,000 a year.

“We currently process 12 tonne of faba beans and lentils per day, with more capacity due online next year

POSITIVE CHANGE: Australian Plant Proteins production assistant Peter Scott shows off the UniBox system, which has significantly improved day-to-day productivity, cost-efficiency and safety at the Horsham site. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER which will see us processing more than 30 tonnes per day,” Mr Chawla said.

“Until now we have been using bulk bags, which of course are only single use and have challenges with storage space, the risk of tipping or tearing, as well as potential issues with spoilage and rodents.

“The UniBox system has solved all of these problems, as well as delivering significant time and cost savings.”

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by United Ag, UniBox units can handle up to 1200-kilogram loads.

United Ag director Tim McFarlane said heavy-duty construction made the units a ‘smart, reusable alternative’ to bulk bags.

“The UniBox is made from high-density polyethylene and meets food-grade standards with the option of a stainless-steel bottom plate,” he said “They seal completely with a secure lid, to give good protection against

infestation, contaminants or spoilage.”

Designed for safe, one-person operation, the UniBox interior is smooth and sloped with a generous centre exit to quickly and completely empty contents. The flow out can be controlled for metering or mixing.

The containers stack and nest for efficient warehousing and freight, with a semi-load holding 18 full UniBox units.

Mr Chawla said APP used the boxes to move and store raw grain before

processing, rotating its fleet every 1.5 days with suppliers.

“We send clean, empty ones across to them, which they then fill and return to us for processing,” he said.

“Our first processing step is washing the beans, which requires them to be loaded into a hopper system.

“When we were using bulk bags, it took 17 minutes to empty each one, but the UniBox decants the same volume in eight. It’s better than half the time, which is a lot when you add that up over a week or month.”

Safety benefits

Mr Chawla said forklift drivers also preferred the new UniBox system.

“Our drivers feel much more comfortable moving them around,” he said.

“Instead of lifting a bulk bag from the top and holding it up high, these are lifted at the bottom so feel much more stable for the driver.

“We can store three tonnes of product in the space we used to only be able to store one tonne.”

Mr Chawla said the company had another 40 boxes on order and the payback on investment would be in months, not years.

“We can’t wait for them to arrive.

All round, they are a great solution for our business. We won’t be going back to the bulk bags, that’s for sure,” he said.

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es Gason can vividly remember a time when his father Frank was running his one-man motor trimming business out of an Ararat garage.

Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, manufacturing and engineering company Gason has expanded to a 3.2-hectare industrial facility at a Blake Street site and employs 140 people.

The company made its start in farming and agriculture, with tractor cabins and tillage equipment, and has since grown to become a major supplier of various products and services to business partners in Australia and internationally.

Mr Gason, the company’s board of directors’ chairman, said the business’s long-lasting success could be attributed to commitment to the Ararat community and a willingness to diversify.

“It started with my mother and father putting everything into starting a small business when they first moved to Ararat. They never had any money behind them,” he said.

“My father wanted a better way of life for his family in a country environment, but I don’t think he ever expected his business to take off in the way it has.”

Seventy-five years after Frank Gason first started his business, a new generation of Gasons continue its legacy, with six family members spanning three generations filling roles with the manufacturing company.

The company began when Frank, his wife Jean and children relocated to Ararat from Geelong in 1946 to start his motor trimming business.

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It was a momentous step forward for Gason, as its cabins became a prominent feature on tractors across the country.

“We were picking up sales left, right and centre. We then set up a dealer network, starting in South Australia, New South Wales, into Queensland and Western Australia, which absolutely took off – we had 1200 dealers,” Mr Gason said.

Gason tractor cabins were market leaders right up until the market crashed in the ’80s.

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The company started to design and manufacture agriculture equipment such as air-seeders, planter bars and fertiliser spreaders.

“We started importing farm machinery from the United States and we also developed what was one of the first air-seeders built worldwide, which was designed here and we had it tested at Melbourne University,” Mr Gason said.

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“We realised we needed to be manufacturing something else as well and were able to pick heaters with the brands Eureka and Jindara.

“We also have a sub-contract division where we do a lot of work for other people in laser cutting, folding, welding and painting.”

Mr Gason said an ability to adapt in the face of adversity was a clear sign of the company’s desire to continually diversify and grow.

“There are really three businesses operating out of this business today,” he said.

“That’s the way we’ve kept the business operating – it helps us to keep a good level of quality staff around and on top of that we’re able to ensure the business is secure from a future pointof-view.”

Mr Gason said as a family-owned business, Gason also understood the importance of supporting employment in the region.

“We have expanded to a fairly large workforce over the years, and we would like to take on more people, but we can’t get people in houses at the moment,” he said.

The company also runs an apprenticeship program for school leavers.

“I think its incumbent on us and tradespeople to train the next generation of tradespeople,” Mr Gason said.

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roadacre farmers across the Wimmera-Mallee are eagerly prepping their paddocks for an early start this sowing season off the back of a wet summer and autumn.

Rainfall totals have been varied across the region during the pre-sowing season, with locations such as Ararat experiencing above average rainfall at more than 75 millimeters in March.

Meanwhile, Edenhope received less than 10mm and Hopetoun in the southern Mallee less than 5mm in March.

Horsham received 37mm this month.

Tatyoon agronomist Ash Maconachie, who works with farmers across Tatyoon and surrounding districts, said a wet summer and autumn period was a positive sign for grain producers this year.

“After the rain we’ve had over the past couple of weeks, we’re off to a fairly good start and in general we’ve had a wet summer,” he said.

“Traditionally once we get a start, we need enough water to get us through winter, which we already have – we’re pretty close to a full soil-moisture profile and lack of moisture certainly won’t be an issue.

“The danger for us this year is it could be too wet, which sounds counterintuitive, but farmers could experience water logging if there’s a lot of water in the profile.”

Mr Maconachie said farmers in his region would likely start planting pasture crops for livestock and wheat this week.

“Everyone is preparing with fertiliser, chemicals and pre-season maintenance.

But I expect this week or the week after there might be some early sown long-season wheat happening across Ararat and district,” he said.

“Because we’ve got so much moisture around there will probably be a fair bit of pasture getting sown and some long-season wheat. But it’s probably a touch too early at the moment to be sowing canola.

“Our general sowing start will be somewhere between April 10 and 20 and there might even be some farmers starting before that.”

Mr Maconachie said he would advise producers working under wet conditions to sow early to avoid growth issues.

“Everyone is going to need to be really organised and sowing early. Once we’re into April, farmers are going to go really hard at it because we do have that potential to get wet,” he said.

Mr Maconachie said he expected farmers in western Victoria could be in for another strong harvest this season off the back of some record-breaking results in season 2020-21.

“We’re going to have a really good start – but cropping wise, we’re really reliant on what happens in autumn and

PROMISING START: Tatyoon agronomist Ash Maconachie is encouraged by a wet summer and autumn period. winter,” he said. “It’s always luck of the draw though, anything could happen.

“We had a pretty awesome season last year – canola averaged anywhere from three to four tonne per hectare and wheat was anywhere from five to eight depending on where the farmer was operating.”

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for April to June show no significant shift towards a wetter or drier three months, with chances of exceeding median rainfall close to 50 percent.

A La Niña weather pattern that has affected much of Australia’s east is almost over, but might have a lingering influence on rainfall patterns into April.

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s a rural journalist, it is not often one gets to rub shoulders with someone on the latest rich list. Allan Myers is one such man – and a selfmade one at that.

He recently agreed to an interview with Country Today and so there I was, in the Paris end of Collins Street, walking hurriedly past the Prada shop and other haute couture establishments, hunting for his offices, feeling ridiculously out of place.

Myers is one of Australia’s leading Queens Counsel and has specialised in the lucrative fields of commercial and international law.

He must be pretty damned good as he is also Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

So why talk to him for a radio program on farming? He is also now one of the larger landholders in the country. His is a fascinating story.

Describing himself as a ‘country boy’, Myers’ family first came to Dunkeld in 1839 as convicts who had served their time in Tasmania.

“I grew up on a small farm on the edge of Dunkeld. I’m interested in the natural beauty of the country… not only around Dunkeld but in the Northern Territory and Western Australia and elsewhere in the country,” he said.

Indeed, so interested that he has bought land totalling millions of hectares and has employed conservationists on each property.

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As one would expect, he presents as a conservative, careful and considered man, wary of the reporter’s questions and well, rather stern.

But like most fathers, mention of his children and his demeanor changes into great pride for how they have driven the emphasis on farming with great attention to conservation and sustainability.

“In the Kimberley – in northern Western Australia – we have pastoral leases which are quite extensive above the Gibb River Road and the reason we’re there is to protect the flora and fauna of that part of the world. It’s a beautiful wilderness,” he said.

“Although it is a pastoral enterprise and we take thousands of cattle off every year, we’re motivated to undertake that because we’re interested in the rock art and the flora and fauna.

“One of our daughters, who works full time in the farming operations, I suppose she’s the head conservationist.”

So, do we need more of the likes of Allan Myers who has the resources to invest in such bold projects?

“I’m sure people have different in-

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terests, and there are fewer and fewer people in Australia as a proportion of the population, who have any knowledge of or interest in rural matters,” he said.

“Obviously, I’d like more Australians to have great love of their country, the land, and what grows on it and the animals that live there.

“Whether that will happen who knows?

I suspect it will, because there’s more and more emphasis on preserving the planet, the desire to reduce carbon emissions and so on is associated with all these green activities.”

Unlike so many landholders, Myers is not afraid of foreign investment.

“Bureaucratic controls upon investment need to be so undertaken that they don’t stop investment altogether,” he said.

“We need foreign capital in Australia and we always have and we still do… I don’t really understand the fear of having foreigners invest in Australian land.

“The one thing that they can’t take away, the one thing that we are able to control completely is the land within our national borders.

“So I’d let them invest and have the right sort of controls.”

For the full interview with Allan Myers, who talks broadly on other topics such as the wool industry and mulesing, and the emergence of ‘fake’ meat, visit Country Today’s Facebook page, @Country Today.

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Watergate (M s) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Celtic Woman 4:35 Andrea Bocelli: Music For Hope (In Italian) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tutankhamun’s Last Mission (M) 8:30 Secrets Of The Royal Wardrobe 8:45 The Blitz - Britain On Fire (PG) 10:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 11:10 I Am Johnny Cash (PG) 12:45 Project Blue Book (M l) 2:25 Mr Mercedes (M)

8:00 Harry’s Practice 8:30 Million Dollar Minute 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 House Of Wellness 3:00 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Dancing On Thin Ice With Torvill & Dean (PG) 10:00 Escape To The Country (PG)

11:00 A Football Life (PG) 12:00 Doomsday Preppers (PG) 1:00 Storage Wars (M) 1:30 So You Think You’d Survive? (PG) 2:30 Equestrian In The Park 2021 3:30 The Food Dude (PG) 4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Sniper” (M) (’93) 9:35 Movie: “The Commuter” (M v,l) (’18)

6:00 Cheers (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 9:00 Frasier (PG) 10:00 Becker (PG) 11:00 Cheers (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Happy Together (PG) 2:00 TBA 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The Conners (PG) 10:30 Charmed (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 9:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 10:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 11:00 MacGyver (PG) 12:00 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Codes Of Conduct (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v)

3:40 ABC America: World 4:05 PBS Newshour 5:05 The Joy Of Painting (PG) 6:05 If You Are The One (PG) (In Mandarin) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Playing Frisbee In North Korea (M) (In English/ Korean) 9:35 How Sex Changed The World (M s) 10:25 Sex In The World’s Cities (MA15+) 11:25 Yokayi Footy 12:00 Vice News Tonight

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:20 Sadie Sparks 2:30 Mighty Mike 2:50 The Fairly OddParents 3:30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 4:05 Little Lunch 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Lost In Oz 5:45 Oddbods 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Wallace And Gromit 7:00 TBA 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 8:45 Fruits Basket 9:10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: Run, Sarada! (PG) 9:35 Radiant (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Bob The Builder 2:30 Wallykazam! 3:00 Molly Of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:50 My Brilliant Career (PG) 10:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG)

12:00 ABC News At Noon 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 ABC News 1:30 The World This Week 2:00 ABC News 2:30 The Mix 3:00 ABC News 4:00 To The Stars: 100 Years Of The RAAF 5:00 ABC News 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 The Breakfast Couch 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News 8:30 The World This Week 9:00 ABC News 9:30 7.30 Special: Alan Kohler

1:00 Clarence (PG) 1:15 Movie: “Norm Of The North” (PG) (’15) Stars: Rob Schneider 3:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 4:00 Dance Moms (PG) 5:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Hop” (G) (’11) Stars: James Marsden 7:30 Movie: “Kung Fu Panda 3” (PG) (’16) Stars: Jack Black 9:30 Movie: “The Longest Yard” (PG) (’05) Stars: Adam Sandler 11:45 Love Island (MA15+)

12:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 1:00 Days Of Our Lives (M v) 1:55 The Young And The Restless (M) 2:50 Explore 3:00 NRL: Footy Preview *Live* 4:00 NRL: Bulldogs v Rabbitohs *Live* 6:00 Heartbeat (PG) 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NRL: Storm v Broncos *Live* 9:55 NRL: Golden Point 10:40 Movie: “The Gambler” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 12:50 Explore

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Scotland The Brave [s] 2:00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds [s] 3:00 Miriam’s Big American Adventure (PG) [s] 4:00 Football: W-League: Semi Final: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 6:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 6:30 Landline [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] 8:20 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 9:10 Harrow (M v) [s] 10:05 A Very English Scandal (M d,s) [s] 11:00 Doctor Foster (M) [s] 12:05 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick/ Caulfield [s] 1:00 AFL Women’s: Finals Week 1 Game 1: 3rd v 6th *Live* [s] 3:00 AFL Women’s: Finals Week 1 Game 2: 4th v 5th *Live* [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 AFL: Pre-Game [s] 7:30 AFL: Round 3: West Coast v Port Adelaide *Live* From Optus Stadium [s] 11:30 Ambulance: Code Red (M v,l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 12:00 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 12:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 1:00 My Way [s] 1:30 Animal Embassy [s] 2:00 Australian Red Cross Connecting [s] 4:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Bourne Legacy” (M v) (’12) Stars: Jeremy Renner 11:15 Movie: “Empire” (M) (’02)

7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 7:30 4X4 Adventures [s] 8:30 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Buy To Build [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 Easter With The Australian Women’s Weekly [s] 3:30 TBA 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] 9:50 999: What’s Your Emergency?

(M) [s] 10:50 TBA

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 London’s Super Tunnel 4:05 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 4:35 My Second Restaurant In India 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (M) 8:25 Movie: “Molly’s Game” (PG) (’17) Stars: Jessica Chastain 10:55 Movie: “The Workshop” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Nakhane Touré (In French) 12:55 White Right (MA15+) 2:00 United States Of Conspiracy (M v) 3:00 Charlottesville (M l) 4:00 NRA Under Fire (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 8:30 Travel Oz (PG) 9:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 10:00 Insider Trading (PG) 11:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 6:00 TBA 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Great Outdoor (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 2:00 Escape To The Country 3:00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special 3:30 Weekender

10:00 TCR: Round 3: Bathurst 1:00 Blokesworld (M) 1:30 The Food Dude (PG) 2:00 Storage Wars (PG) 2:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 American Pickers (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 Megastructures (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory” (G) (’71) Stars: Gene Wilder 9:05 Movie: “Storm Boy” (PG) (’76) Stars: Jai Courtney

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

6:00 Home Shopping 9:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 10:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:00 JAG (PG) 1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Jake And The Fatman 4:00 I Fish 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:25 TBA 11:20 LA’s Finest (M) 12:15 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:10 MotoGP 2021: Race 10 Qatar Grand Prix

2:05 New Girl (PG) 3:00 Insight 4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 5:30 TBA 7:30 Australia In Colour (PG) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 9:20 Romulus (MA15+) (In Old Latin) 11:15 Dateline 11:45 Insight 12:45 F-ck, That’s Delicious (MA15+) 1:45 France 24 News In English From Paris 3:00 Thai News 4:00 Punjabi News 4:30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:20 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2:45 Radiant 3:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 3:35 Dragon Ball Super 4:00 Out Loud 4:30 Odd Squad 4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Lost In Oz 6:00 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 6:30 Wallace And Gromit 7:00 Movie: “Adventures Of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet” (G) (’20) Stars: Kyler Charles Beck 8:25 Wishfart! 8:35 Mighty Mike 9:00 All Hail King Julien (PG)

5:00 Children’s Programs 2:05 Bob The Builder 2:30 Wallykazam! 3:00 Curious George 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI: Jobs (M l,s) 8:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021: The Gala (M) 10:30 Sammy J

1:00 ABC News 1:30 Back Roads 2:00 ABC News 2:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 3:00 ABC News 3:30 The Breakfast Couch 4:00 ABC News 4:30 7.30: The Interviews 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News

1:00 Power Rangers Dino Charge 1:30 Social Fabric (PG) 2:00 The Road Trick (PG) 2:30 Race Across The World (PG) 3:50 Clarence (PG) 4:00 Movie: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (PG) (’09) Stars: Wes Anderson 5:45 Movie: “Flushed Away” (G) (’06) Stars: Hugh Jackman 7:30 Movie: “The Secret Life Of Pets 2” (G) (’19) Stars: Kevin Hart 9:15 Movie: “Johnny English Strikes Again” (PG) (’18)

12:50 Movie: “Hobson’s Choice” (PG) (’54) Stars: Charles Laughton 3:05 Movie: “Run For The Sun” (PG) (’56) Stars: Richard Widmark 5:05 Movie: “The Bridge At Remagen” (PG) (’69) Stars: George Segal 7:30 Rugby Union: Preview 8:00 Rugby Union: Melbourne Rebels v QLD Reds *Live* 9:45 Rugby Union: Post-Match 10:00 Movie: “Barquero” (PG) (’70) Stars: Marie Gomez

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

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12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 3:25 Restoration Australia [s] 4:20 Back Roads [s] 4:50 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:20 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:20 Compass (PG) [s] 6:50 Bluey [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs NZ [s] 8:30 Harrow (M v) [s] 9:20 Silent Witness (M v) [s] 10:25 Patrick Melrose - At Last (MA15+) [s]

1:00 TBA 1:30 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 2:00 Movie: “Wildcats” (PG) (’86) Stars: Goldie Hawn 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 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous (M v) [s] 8:35 Movie: “The Holiday” (PG) (’06) Stars: Jude Law 11:20 Autopsy USA (M d) [s]

12:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 1:00 AFL: Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 2:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 3:00 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 4:00 Great Barrier Reef (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 TBA 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:40 NINE News Late [s] 10:10 Australian Crime Stories (M) [s] 11:20 Manson: The Lost Tapes (MA15+) [s]

1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 2:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) [s] 3:00 Road Less Travelled [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 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Wolf Of Wall Street” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Jordan Belfort 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

1:00 Speedweek 3:00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 3:30 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating World Championships 5:00 Small Business Secrets 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Titanic: Into The Heart Of The Wreck (PG) 9:00 Coronavirus Special: What We Know Now (PG) 10:00 Petra: Secrets Of The Ancient Builders 11:00 24 Hours In Police Custody (M l)

12:00 The Great Outdoors (PG) 1:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 1:30 The Zoo 2:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:30 Escape To The Country 8:30 The Replacement (M l) 9:45 The Pembrokeshire Murders (M v,l) 10:45 Caught On Dashcam (PG)

10:00 TCR: Round 3 - Bathurst *Live* 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:30 Border Patrol (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Pale Rider” (M v) (’85) Stars: Clint Eastwood 11:00 Tattoo Nightmares (M s) 12:00 Blokesworld (M)

12:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 2:00 TBA 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 11:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:20 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 Charmed (PG)

1:00 The Doctors (PG) 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 Buy To Build 3:00 Fishing Edge 4:00 Fishing Australia 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:20 Hawaii Five-O (M)

12:30 DNA Nation (PG) 1:30 New Girl (PG) 2:30 ABC America: World News Tonight 3:00 TBA 5:00 TBA 7:00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 Planet Expedition (PG) 9:30 Cycling: Tour Of Flanders *Live*

4:25 Good Game Spawn Point 4:55 Hank Zipzer 5:20 Miraculous World 6:30 Wallace And Gromit 7:00 The Adventures Of Jurassic Pet 8:25 Wishfart!

8:50 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:05 All Hail King Julien (PG) 9:25 Sword Art Online (PG) 9:50 rage (PG)

4:35 Thomas And Friends 4:55 Olobob Top 5:25 Fireman Sam 6:10 Brave Bunnies 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Autism (M) 9:30 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome (PG)

3:30 ABC News Regional 4:00 Landline 4:30 ABC News 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 To The Stars: 100 Years Of The RAAF 9:00 ABC Nightly News

3:10 Dance Moms (PG) 5:10 Movie: “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” (PG) (’05) Stars: Johnny Depp 7:30 Movie: “King Kong” (M v) (’05) Stars: Naomi Watts 11:10 Police Ten 7 (M l) 12:10 Love Island (MA15+) 1:10 Dance Moms (PG) 2:50 Clarence (PG)

1:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 3:00 NRL: Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons *Live* 6:00 TBA 7:00 Movie: “The Ten Commandments” (G) (’56) Stars: Charlton Heston 11:30 The Avengers (M) 12:30 My Favourite Martian 1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 TBA 8:30 Brazen Hussies (M l,n,s) [s] 9:30 Invisible Wars (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 10:45 Exposed (PG) [s] 11:55 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:50 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:35 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 4:30 The Drum [s] 5:30 7.30 (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Running: The Stawell Gift *Live* [s] 2:30 AFL: Pre-Game [s] 3:00 AFL: Round 3: Geelong v Hawthorn *Live* From The MCG [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Bridget Jones’s Diary: The Edge Of Reason” (M d,l,s) (’04) Stars: Celia Imrie 10:40 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:10 Station 19 (M) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway [s] 1:30 TBA 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Under Investigation (PG) [s] 10:00 Footy Classified (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Extreme Planes (M) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s]

1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [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 What The Hell Just Happened? (PG) [s] 8:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] 9:30 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s]

2:00 Watergate (PG) 2:50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:00 Movie: “Tulip” (PG) (’98) Stars: Jean Bain 4:15 Big Ben: World’s Most Famous Clock 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Historic House Rescue (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:25 The Story Of The Songs (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Outlander (MA15+)

1:00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (M)

4:30 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Pawn Stars South Africa (PG) 8:00 Pawn Stars UK (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Cliffhanger” (M v,l) (’93) Stars: Sylvester Stallone

1:00 The Unicorn (PG) 2:00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 The Conners (PG)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Child’s Play/ Faith/ Ignition (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:15 TBA 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 MotoGP 2021: Race 2 Doha Grand Prix *Live*

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

4:30 Odd Squad 5:20 Miraculous World (PG) 6:25 Hey You! What If 6:30 Wallace And Gromit 7:00 The Adventure Of A.R.I 8:30 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:10 All Hail King Julien: Julien 2.0 (PG) 9:30 Sword Art Online: The Truth Of Alfheim (PG) 9:55 rage (PG)

4:35 Thomas And Friends 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Magical Land Of Oz 9:45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 To The Stars: 100 Years Of The RAAF 9:30 ABC Nightly News 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

3:00 The Break Boys (PG) 4:00 Dance Moms (PG) 5:00 Baywatch (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “GI Joe: Retaliation” (M v) (’13) Stars: Channing Tatum 10:40 Paranormal Caught On Camera (M) 11:40 The Nanny (PG)

1:20 Movie: “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (PG) (’65) Stars: Max von Sydow 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills (M v,s,d) 8:40 The Bill (M) 10:40 Three Days To Live (M v) 11:40 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (PG) 12:05 100% Footy (M)

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Finding Alice (M l) [s] 1:50 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 2:40 Catalyst Bytes [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 9:30 Stackorama! (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Who Killed Belinda Peisley? (M) [s] 12:05 Wentworth (M)

12:00 Movie: “Love In The Vineyard” (PG) (’16) Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugie 2:00 Motorbike Cops (M) [s] 2:30 Coastwatch Oz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) [s] 8:30 The Good Doctor (M) [s] 9:30 The Great Diamond Heist (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Station 19 (M l) [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:30 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 9:00 Botched (M) [s] 10:00 Australian Scandal (M) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Labour Of Love (PG) [s]

1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Cube [s] 8:30 NCIS (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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1. What was the name of the 5. According to the Bible and unified armed forces of Ger- the Book of Genesis, what biblical patriarch, son of many from 1935 to 1945?

2. What is the name of the Enoch, father of Lamech and daughter of Hanna-Barbara grandfather of Noah died at Productions cartoon characters the age of 969, one week before The Great Flood?

Fred and Wilma Flintstone?

3. Julia Drusilla, 16-38, was a member of the Roman imperial family, second daughter and fifth child of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder and supposedly favourite sister of what infamous Roman emperor?

4. In what year did Wimmera Football League win the Victorian Country Football League division-two interleague championship?

6. True or false? The rare red-tailed black cockatoo native to the west Wimmera is the smallest of the bird’s five sub-species.

7. What is the name of the South Pacific island country that works in free association with New Zealand, is made up of 15 islands, sits between French Polynesia and American Samoa and has Avarua as its capital and largest city?

8. What flamboyant American pianist, 1919-1987, had the given names Wladziu Valentino, was of Italian and Polish heritage and at one stage had the claim of being the highest paid entertainer in the world?

9. Yes or no? Are there any species of cordyline plants, used extensively in landscape garden design across Australia for their adaptability and strap-like foliage, that are actually native to Australia?

10. Is coral a plant or an animal?

Answers: 1. Wehrmacht. It consisted of the Heer or army, Kriegsmarine, navy, and the Luftwaffe, air force. Before the Second World War, the term was a generic German term for the armed forces of any nation. 2. Pebbles. She spent much of her time with the adopted son of Barney and Betty Rubble whose name was Bamm-Bamm. 3. Caligula. Her other brothers were Nero Julius Caesar and Drusus and sisters Julia Livilla and Empress Agrippina the Younger. 4.

1988. 5. Methuselah. 6. True. They measure in at between 50 to 60 centimetres in length. 7. Cook Islands. The islands spread across 2,200,000 square kilometres of ocean. 8. Liberace. He died of pneumonia in California aged 67. 9. Yes. There are about 15 species worldwide and eight occur naturally in Australia. 10. An animal. They are ‘colonial organisms’ with many individuals living and grow while connected to each other. Tiny clear-bodied cylindrical individuals, with a mouth at one end surrounded by tentacles, are called plyps that use ions in seawater to make limestone exoskeletons. Different colours in coral come from algae that grows in polyp tissue.

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(March 21 - April 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 4-9-8-1 Lotto Numbers: 6-9-19-32-37-43 Someone you met earlier this year could be playing a very important role in your life in a romantic sense. The obstacles that have been following you for the past few months are now likely to clear up. Your partner could be in for a financial windfall.

LEO:

(July 23 - August 22) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4-6-7-12 Lotto Numbers: 4-11-12-22-37-45 Someone in authority, who recognises your potential, will be doing battle on your behalf. You could be changing address too.

Something which has bothered you in the past will now be cleared up.

TAURUS:

(April 21 - May 20) Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4-1-1-7 Lotto Numbers: 4-10-20-22-31-37 Try to be a little bit more tactful with loved ones; this will avoid a lot of headache and heartache later on. Your partner may be going through a difficult time. Some time later you will know exactly how a struggling relationship is going.

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VIRGO:

(August 23 - September 23) Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 3-8-8-1 Lotto Numbers: 3-8-12-17-30-44 Old friends may be dropping in on you and someone with them will be making a big splash for you. Best to stick to routine and not try anything fancy. Some of your plans could now be realised.

GEMINI:

(May 21 - June 21) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 6-8-8-6 Lotto Numbers: 6-17-24-35-42-44 Many could now be meeting the partner of their dreams and have a frollicking good time. Something you have been planning for a while is now coming to fruition. A debt owing will now be paid to you.

SAGITTARIUS:

(November 23 - December 20) Lucky Colour: Aqua Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 4-1-6-5 Lotto Numbers: 3-15-22-27-32-35 You could find yourself in the middle of some gossip – if you are wise you will not pass it on. Keep away from known troublemakers and you will have a more pleasant time ahead.

(December 21 - January 19) Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 7-4-3-1 Lotto Numbers: 18-21-29-35-37-41 Very good influences operating in your section of domestic harmony. Family reunions and happy moments with loved ones indicated – lots to do but it will be all in a common cause.

AQUARIUS:

LIBRA:

(September 24 - October 23) Lucky Colour: Rose Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4-1-4-1 Lotto Numbers: 6-14-22-32-35-41 If you could just relax and not worry too much things would probably work out just as well. There are some changes on the way but it could be a little while before they reach you.

(January 20 - February 19) Lucky Colour: Maroon Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2-5-1-4 Lotto Numbers: 2-11-25-33-38-45 It looks like some blocks that have been there to stop you from getting what you want should now be removed and it should be open go for you. Good news from faraway will also help to make this a very happy time.

CANCER:

(June 22 - July 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers:3-9-1-7 Lotto Numbers: 3-13-14-27-35-42 A new found romance is quickly cooling down. Don’t let this depress you too much; best to keep a positive attitude. Fairly soon an old flame will show up and pay you a lot of attention. You will have to make a major decision with regards to one of your children.

SCORPIO:

(October 24 - November 22) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7-7-2-1 Lotto Numbers: 5-9-11-27-30-40 Very romantic period in which many people decide to get married or engaged. Travel is very much on the cards also and some very happy moments for most Scorpio people ahead.

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(February 20 - March 20) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 9-2-4-2 Lotto Numbers: 12-20-36-37-40-44 Things that might look mighty big in the distance seem to get smaller as you get nearer their happening. Anticipating problems could just bring them on so keep smiling and think positive.

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92-94 Woods St – Set in the heart of the main street of Donald is these 2 Commercial shops. 94 Woods St is rented for 5 years commencing in June 2018 at $10,404 pa with annual CPI rent increases.

Currently rented to a Plumbing Business with a large modern retail and office area, 2 storerooms, a loading dock, undercover storage area, toilets, large shed, yard space and another smaller vehicle/ equipment shed. The property is well fenced with rear access. 92 Woods St is rented to a gift ware business and rented for $150pw.

Some of the costs are shared between the 2 buildings. The tenants are paying the outgoings.

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12 Dodgshun St – Positioned perfectly for the active family this weatherboard home ticks a lot of boxes, being opposite the P12 school and over the back fence to the footy oval. The home features 4 bedrooms, large bright lounge room, kitchen with electric stove, bathroom with bath, vanity and shower, evaporative cooling, split system, enclosed back porch which leads to the laundry and toilet.

Outside there is a pergola area, single carport, shed, another single carport and a rain water tank plus pump.

71 Broadway – We are selling this property for a deceased estate and it will come as is (excluding the car). The home features 3 double bedrooms, kitchen with electric stove, bathroom with a shower over bath, toilet and basin, evaporative cooling and an internal laundry area.

Outside there is some newish plumbing, single garage, rain water tank and reasonable fences. Council rates are approx $750pa.

13 Coral Ave – Overlooking park land is this cement rendered home.

Featuring 2 double bedrooms plus a sleep-out, original kitchen with gas stove, front facing lounge, bathroom with bath, basin, shower and toilet and an internal laundry. Outside there is a single carport, pergola and an established garden. We are selling the property “as is” so it comes with the treasures in the photos. Council rates are approx $774pa.

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

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

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

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5 Malkin Ave – Venture to the mallee and you’ll find this home in a small town in Victoria’s North West. This rendered home features 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen with vanity, open plan living area with evaporative cooling and wood heating, tiles bathroom with vanity and shower, large laundry and ample cupboard space. Outside there is a garden shed, rain water tank, storage shed and rear lane access.

The home is set close to the towns parks and public swimming pool.

6 Devereux St – If you have ever tried to get a permit you’ll appreciate buying something that is already done. This shed is approx 6m x 9m x 3.1m and has 2 roller doors, a PA door, power connected, a good concrete floor, water connected and plus a slim line rainwater tank.

The block is zoned residential and is 13.41m wide and 40.23m deep giving you 539.48m2. The property is well fenced and with the shed in the middle of the block it is possible to drive right around it. Properties like this a hard to find so act quickly to avoid disappointment.

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

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

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20 Thomas St – If your budget is tight then this might be the home for you? This weatherboard home needs a bit of TLC but it’s the cheapest house in town at the moment. It features 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen (no stove) and a spacious bathroom.

Outside the block has side lane access, a single carport, sundry sheds and a rain water tank. In 2016-2017 this house was rewired from the pole out the front, right through the house. This home would need work before we would consider it as a rental but if you are prepared to do the work the rewards could be yours.

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

21 Gibson St – Here is an opportunity to get into the market with this PVC clad home. Featuring 2 double bedrooms, large kitchendining area with electric stove, Ref A/C, bathroom with a shower over bath, vanity and toilet and an internal laundry. Outside you’ll find a blank canvas waiting for your own landscaping ideas. The house is next to the Rupanyup Recreational Reserve.

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

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Lot 19 Warracknabeal Rainbow Rd – This 2000m2 rural zoned block has been set up for horses. There are no services available or connected to the block. The fences are ok but will need restraining.

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

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

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

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Funeral Notices GILES, Mrs Maureen

Funeral Prayers for Mrs Maureen Giles will be offered at Ss. Michael & John`s Catholic Church, Horsham.

Tuesday, April 6th 2021 commencing at 1.30pm.

Interment at The Horsham Lawn cemetery to follow.

Horsham & District Funerals Bill & Heather Pitman 5382 1149 NFDA

Event Services ELTZE, Norma Phyllis

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 21st of March 2021.

Loved Mother, Grandmother and great Grandmother.

Reunited with Eric.

Love Neville, Lynne and Families

31 Urquhart Street HORSHAM

5382 0713

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ELTZE ~ Norma Phyllis ~

29.7.1923 - 21.3.2021 Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn and Garry.

Loved grandma of Olivia and Wayne, Melissa and Ryan.

Loved great grandma to Hayley, Jack, Harry, Davey and Ben. With us for so long and never forgotten.

14.10.1921 – 25.3.2021 Entered eternal life surrounded by family at Natimuk Age care Home.

Beloved wife of Jack (dec).

Dearly loved mother of Terry, Margaret, Patricia, Maree, Denis and Damien; fond mother in law of Kevin, John, Kate and Sandra. Cherished by 17 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren.

In her 100th Year.

“I am the light of the world”, says the lord, whoever follows me will have the light of life.

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Budgerigars, all colours, from imported stock, reasonable prices Ph 0428730777

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

Budgies, assorted beautiful pastel colours $10each Ph 0419505737

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Young Muscovy Ducks, all colours Viscount pop-top Grand Tourer caravan, 1985, top cond, near new Ph 53542590 tyres, elec brakes, twin beds, new inner spring mattresses, AC/DC TV, toilet, gas stove with oven, gas/elec caravans fridge and much more, registered, no leaks, reluctant sale $7950 Ph Bristlenose catfish, great tank 0408038452 cleaners $5 each until sold out Ph 0474159010 after 6.30pm

Chickens, POL, 18wks old, vac and 18’ New Age Oz Classic caravan wormed, can help you with 2 or 200, ESC, ensuite, 184lt 2 door fridge, no waiting lists Ph 0459810931 a/c, q/bed, tv, solar, m/wave, stove Goats wanted Ph 0427361940 Animals & Accessories oven, w/machine, GW tank, reverse One Poll Hereford bull, 2yo, very camera, plus extras, as brand new, 2 female American Staffordshire quiet, well bred $2500 plus Gst Ph very low kms, always shedded, W94427 $58,000 Ph 0428861503 terriers both black with white paws 0429434340 Horsham 8 weeks old on 25/03/21, source Point of lay pullets, Isa Brown, number mb120421, microchip blacks Ph Andrew 0477424785 or numbers 953010005017368, Julie 0419209190 953010005017371 $2500 each Ph Poll Dorset Rams, excellent 0427319225 quality, reasonably priced, OJD 2 Fresian, 2 black baldy heifers, 1 vacc, brucellosis accredited, PIC# black heifer, pic# 3HNKH029 $600 3HSML018 Ph Ron 53839238 or each Ph 0459222231 Patrick 0417531085 After agistment for childs pony Purebred English Staffordshire mare, does need a Jenny Craig puppies, 1 Female and 6 Male, 2006 Jayco Sterling 24’ caravan, paddock in spring, can provide 24/7 ready for new homes, born ensuite, washing machine, q/bed, hay if required, good with fences, 19/09/20, vet checked, wormed, R60141 $32,500 Ph 0427044022 in or close to Stawell Ph Allison vacc, m/c 985141003099537, 0492804340 9 8 5 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 9 9 1 6 7 , 2007 Galaxy pop-top, 17’6 dual Arabian X Mare, 13hh, white/grey, 9 8 5 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 9 6 8 8 3 , axle, d/bed, 110L fridge, full oven, 14yo, Great to ride, selling due to 9 8 5 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 9 6 7 7 3 , gas elec hot plates, reverse cycle work commitments, only to a good 9 8 5 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 9 7 7 6 1 , a/c, lots of storage, VGC $19,500ono home! Ph 0400598245 Horsham 9 8 5 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 9 9 7 6 9 , Ph 0419347136 area 985141003099218 Source # Birds, Princess parrot, Red Rumps, MD124745 $1500ono Ph Helen Boukes, Turks, hand raised Aviary 0429379575 Cockatiels Ph 0408535515 Roosters and ducks wanted Ph Border Collie cross puppies, male, 0469740723 DOB 25/09/20, m/c # 956507404542 Wanted to buy, lawn mower sheep # 956507391846 pet exchange or lambs, lumps and bumps ok, number EE117986 $1500neg Ph approx 20 Ph 0481864397 0499853884 Young canaries, border fancy variety $20 each Ph 53822892

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

Clothes & Accessories Driza-Bone original coats, EC, one man’s XL $100, one medium 3/4 ladies, EC $100, Four shooting vest jackets, 3 mens, 1 camouflage, GC, 1 ladies leather FC $40 the 4 Ph 0409967815 Horsham

Deutscher slasher, goes well $600 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit Goldacres 80’ trailing sprayer, GC $1250 Ph 0408549832 Grain auger J208-51, Westfield, 22HP van guard, elec start, motor elec, winch, EC $10,500 plus Gst Ph 0419575660 Grey Fergie tractor, some implements included, R.O.P. $3500 Ph 53522463 Ararat McCoy knife points fits slim wedges, done little work, 36 at $50ea plus gst Ph 0429979100

MOBY SEED barley 20T, available will sell small lots weed free cleaned Necklaces $100 on both Ph ready to sow $750 per ton plus gst 0474323263 Ph 0429954795 Vintage formal clothing, worn once, size 12 Ph 0439101170

farm machinery

511 Combine, 28 row 3 row 2011 Crusader Inspiration trash floats, brand new berrigan caravan, 21’6”, cafe style seating, trash harrows EC $8800 Phone ensuite, d/bed, w/machine, all 0428395237 external accessories, shedded, EC, 15,000kms approx, genuine sale, no longer required $45,000 Ph 0438857409

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

Pop-top caravan, 2004 Galaxy Mk3 Southern Cross, roll-out awning, q/ bed, a/c, microwave, plus TV, CG $15,000 Ph 0437425561 REDUCED 2000 Jayco Starcraft pop-top, EC, many extras, not used since 2008 $18,500 Ph 0456601681 REDUCED 2010 Jayco Outback Penguin Camper, fully self sufficient for bush camping, extra battery, two gas bottles, outside BBQ, awning, photos available $15,000 Ph 0408528781

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Backhoe Ford Industrial, 3cyl Dexta head, needs head gasket $4500 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit

Sprayer Jaeschke, 60’ $2200 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit Straw chopper to suit L2 Gleaner, chopper width 1380mm overall $900 inc Gst ono Ph 0439812130

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

Bedford 300 petrol, single rebuild, set for gas $500 Ph 04199778181 Jeparit Case 2188 header with 30’ 1010 front with bat reel and comb trailer, engine hours 7309, rotor hours STS Combine 9870, R1969 hours, 5092, harvest ready $35,000 Ph Harvest ready, contour front $185000 ono + GST Vic 0427544227 Dale 0418166024

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Truck bodies and amp trailers, Large timber dining table and 8 Hercules 4 axle quad dog trailers, 3 chairs good cond $480 ono phone to choose from, RWC not supplied, 53823149 $16,500 each, Grain bins available to suit, not included in the price, various truck bodies, grain bins to suit a truck and 3 axle trailer, will separate, Murtoa Ph Kevin 0428 504 245 Two seater sofa bed, folds out to single bed, EC $150 Ph 0418992631 Horsham

marine

Motorcycles

2009 Suzuki Swift Sport, manual, central locking, power windows, RWC, 138,000km, XIU238 $8400 Ph 0428504569

2013 Triumph Bonneville special edition 2, presents as new, best in Aus, trophy winner, gen 8200kms 3.6 tinny, near new, 15hp Vortex only, comes with $3000 worth motor, Brooker trailer, reg May, 2 of extras, reg 10/21 $10,990 Ph swivel seats, many extras $2000 Ph 0419158894 0421670828

Tipper Mitsubishi canter, 1994, engine out of pallet smokey, v/guides Lister diesel stationary engine, VGC, only has 100 hours of run Up to 1500 cement garden moulds, $2200 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit time, S/N 3302515ST1A11 $1300 at least 200 garden ornaments and Ph 0401504176 at least already made $10,000 ono One to pick up, white bath safety Micro Ache film siewek datamate Ph 0423662397 Glenorchy screen $250 Ph 0428504301 4.0 aluminium boat, reg NUO78 For Sale 175 $50 Ph 0408504029 Dec 21, homemade trailer reg D38486 Oct 21, 2 swivel seats $250 Mini freezer $200ono Ph 53821345 Ph: 0447266830 Ararat

SALE

Harley Davidson 207, electro glide, 20,000kms, FE333, offers over $15,000 accepted Ph 0418501352

Mobile Home, modern fit out, 3208 cat Allison auto, not running $6000 100yo over mantle, fancy design, 180cm W, 140cm H, EC $450 Ph 0419778181 Jeparit 90 yo cane doll’s pram $150 Ph Motor home, Mazda T3500 manual, 0487592270 GC, OSE541, $25,000ono more 2005 Case Backhoe 4/1 front 24” TV, VGC $100 Ph 0431523253 details Ph 0428492449 bucket rollover forks 300/450mm Air Conditioner, Reverse Cycle 4.1 buckets rego ZNO462 VGC Ph KW Fujitsu AFT 16 RAM-W $250 Ph 0417309700 0429934307 800 bricks, second hand $1 each Brand new double bowl sink, Ph 53941572 1.8x.5m, comes with 90mm outlet 85 Kenworth Sar Series 60 Detroit, $150 Ph 0427902413 450 HP, 9sp R/R O/D 40000 lbs, drift 1CW 6rod hyd, air, EC, vicn# 407518 $50,000 Ph 0428991814 O’Brien natural wakeboard $625, Air compressor Outback, twin cyl, Hoski 67” Slalom $450 both as new 12v200 1pm, 220psi, never used, Ph 0408881137 inc c/bag and all fittings $85 Ph Rare RACV crown service vehicle 0408504029 sign $500 Ph 0408504029 Air con, 1 yr old, goes well, will fit REDUCED Carpet, dark grey, 3.250 caravan too, EC, with stand $200 x 3.350, 3.250 x 3.250, 3.350 x Ph 0431523253 6.200 $700 Ph 53820831 2 x four stroke mowers, four stroke mulcher mower, self propelled and one four stroke mower $260 will separate Ph 53524193 Ararat

Pre-owned Panasonic TV, LCD Viera, 32”, model TX32LXD70A, GC, pick up only $280 Ph 0418843389 Round table and chairs turned legs, new Kambrook frypan, 12” fish tank and stand medium size, concrete pot plant 46cmx48cm $150 or will separate Ph 0475431668

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

Sofa Bed three seater converts to a double bed, dark green in good condition $150ono Ph 0428582315

Engine Rosebery, connected to 32v vault generator, elec start inc 32v-240v transformer, 32v sun lamp, 32v singer sewing machine all on transport $600 Ph 0427322623 or 53824038

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

Rinnai energy saver, 308 FTR gas heater, new flu, components and booklets, never installed, EC $750 Fishing reels for sale, Mitchell, Ph 0427911765 or 0477138363 Nhill Penn, Ambidex, Alvery, Fly, wooden Roof bars and fittings to suit SZ Ford Territory $195 Ph 0408504029 Brass Salmon Ph 53824316 Fishing reels, collectable Mitchel Sauna, new, 2 person, low EMF Bailess 499 pro, J.J Crouch and Son carbon heaters, hemlock $2500 Ph 0439824711 Dunolly $340 Ph 0476019929 Set 4 Slazenger lawn bowls in Gardenline petrol, 5 in 1 tool, blue leather case, includes approved inc trimmer pole saw etc $75 Ph measuring tape $110ono Ph 0407861530 0488120160 Ararat Gas Wall furnace Braemar WF2000 Sharp FXJ80J air purifier, cost $749 sell for $350 Ph 53981404 LPG, VGC $150 Ph 0408504029 Golf clubs, mens RH Cleveland Launcher HB irons, 5-SW, 7 clubs, Dynamic Gold s/shaft, o/s grip, hardly used, over $300 off new price $650 Ph 0487227965

Shed heater, industrial diesel fan forced, 20kw fanmaster, ew $350 Ph 0407861530 Skope glass single door fridge, VGC, good working order $850 Ph 0417101120

Handmade chess set, unique, Steel pipe, 1” black, not galvanised, enquires Ph 0439101170 7 lengths by 6.6m, 3 lengths by Heavy duty 3pl toolbar with grader 4.2m, ideal for cattle or sheep yards blade and ditcher and single ripper $240 Ph 0429990051 $3000 Ph 0427895097 Suede beige tub chair, GC $40 Ph Hobbs family history books, 1985 0408377301 Ararat

Sunbeam 1990 one man shearing plant with handpiece, Nissan Honda generator EU20i, EC, very Nomad 1991 seven seater wagon little use $1250 Ph 0427851409 vin:JN10WSC22A0003755 eng Horse Float, double, fully enclosed, no Z24412793W with 6x4 trailer registered, serviced, GC, $2900 Ph and fire fighting Honda pump and 1000 litre tank, Large fuel tank Ph 0429018785 Horsham 0407052787 John Deere X324, Kawasaki V-twin Tailgate lifter, 500kg cap, four 1 engine, 54inch cut, 4 wheel steer, tonne tray top, GC $950 Ph or txt 835 hours, large fuel tank suitable 0497616187 for large properties, mows great Trail-A-Mate, 1000kg, spare service $3200 Ph 0439553575 kit, with foot and wheel $300 Ph

117-121 Main St, Great Western (opposite servo)

Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th April 8am until late 30 years of hoarding and collecting, old car parts, furniture, mag wheels, trailers, wife says all must go!

Ph Ken 0428 123 694

Garage Sale 79 Williams Rd, Horsham Friday, April 2 1.30pm-5.30pm Saturday, April 3 8am-5pm

Kia Ceranto 2009 sedan, one owner, Auto Trans, cruise, a/c, reg until 8/21, 105,000 kms, XFO076 $8750 Ph 0429 902202

Yamaha FZ1S 2012, 12mth rego 1U3XJ, RWC, tyres 90%, one owner, Kombi 1971 low light, reconditioned 9500kms $9000 Ph 0428852409 motor, 2 spare tyres, original screen Murtoa shield, bull bar etc, body needs work, vin# 2212140439 $8000 Ph 0400557921

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Garage Sale

Holden Cruze CDX, 2010, white, auto, 1 owner, low kms, reg til June, RWC, GC, XRH697 $7900ono Ph 0448866892

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

Palletable side & coffee tables made to order 0427630051

Knee Scooter, borrowed pre Covid, please return to Baillie St Ph Hallet 1992 inboard ski boat, 0400811897 high pole, registered HW 902, Missing, Shadow, 2yr old small vin…1497678, trailer reg V14779, black desexed male, back feet recently serviced and new battery slightly turned out, breathing issue, installed $13,500 Ph 0427242808 quiet voice hardly meows, missing Bissell power wash deluxe cleaner, REDUCED Honeywell evap water from Campbells Bridge or possibly Quintrex traveller explorer, 11’ cooler CL30xC, EC, 1 year warrenty Electric recliner chair, GC, Cato Park, since January 7, reward 5” L, 51”W, bulldog folded trailer, new cond $100 Ph 0473122473 left, 30l capacity, sale price $195 reduced to $1250 Ph 0409133685 Mercury 8HP motor, all as new, offered Ph Tash 0427096646 Boogie board, body grub adult with pick up only Ph 0418843389 car topper $3000 Ph 045922231 or backpack bag $200 Ph 0407861530 673880898 Brass fire screen decorative Garage Sales featuring horses $75 Ph 0439101170 Camping gear, Oztrail nine tent, outdoor connection camp stretches, 2 swags black wolf sleeping bags, mattresses, large and small, ice boxes, sundries $500 or seperate Ph 0407861530

Collectors item Mercedes-Benz, 1983, diesel, VGC, runs well, on club plates, 64484H $8000 Ph 0419795115

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

Contents of sewing cupboard Great Western Easter Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday from 10am Go to end of football ground, house on left. Ph 0439 101 170

Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000

Motor Vehicle Accessories

1999 Commodore side scoops and back bumper bar scoop $70 Ph 0431523253 Flush roof rails to suite Hyundai Tuscon 2015-2020 complete with instructions and security key $140ono Ph 0428516642 Mag wheels, 3 sets, Sunraysia white, 16x7”, 5 stud, CS 19” 245/35R19 tyres 70% tread, suit falcon, CSA 17” 245/45R17 tyres 30% tread, multifit falcon or Holden $750 for the lot or seperate Ph 0407861530

Mazda 6 Atenza, 2013, leather seats, adaptive cruise, sun roof, sat nav, full service history, one owner, 301,500kms country miles, MOBILITY AIDS reg until 7/21,VD 384 $9,990 call to arrange inspection Murtoa Aquatek reclining shower chair, Original Toyota roof rack to suit 0429 857 579 2012-current Toyota FJ Cruiser, model Ocean VIP, 40-150kg weight bearing $200 Ph 0427521978 or reasonable condition $150ono Ph 0400967714 50833415 Hopetoun Motor Vehicles REDUCED 18” mags and $10,000 - $20,000 225x55-18 tyres, from 2018 Mitsubishi ASX, VGC $800ono Ph 0400043104 Set of 18” Ford XR6 FG honeycomb mags, with caps and nuts, EC, with as new tyres $1000 Ph 0439941422

Motor Vehicles under $3000 Ascent power-mobile chair, elec lift and recline action, 3wks old, 2yr guarantee, available for inspection at shabby shack 3 Sloss St Horsham Ph 0466571960

1990 Ford sedan, 5-speed manual, no reg vin# 6FPAAAJG25KD80584 2011 white Hyundai, auto, diesel, $900 Ph 53522463 Ararat reg, RWC, 103,271kms, YJT394 AU Falcon 99, 1 tonne, alloy $10,400 Ph 0428861002 tray, tidy for age, no reg, vin# Electric lift Recliner chair, fusion 6FPAAAJGCMXU86208 $2000 Ph basil colour on interior and dot 0407581291 forest on outer fabric, EC $600 Ph Daihatsu 2000 4dr, new head, new 0427521978 or 50833415 Hopetoun tyres, roof racks, tow bar, fantastic Mobility aid items: three walkers, little car, plus spare car in pieces new commode seat and folding $1000 Ph or txt 0497616187 medical mattress $200 will separate Ph 0408881137 Pride Celebrity deluxe mobility scooter, serviced with new batteries $1800 Ph 0428971235 Dimboola

2013 Nissan Pulsar TI, auto, EC, leather seats, cruise, sun roof, sat nav, smart key, 10mths reg, 107,000kms, ZNY964 $12,500 Ph 0409581699

Variety of timber and steel, antique fire place & bath, water pump, generater, building materials and tools

and 1999 $10 each Ph 0408567655

Kipor generator, digital inverter, 0428234660 series 2, GS 2600, runs well, no Trailer, suit ride on mower, Husqvarna $100 Ph 0407861530 further use $1000 Ph 0428234660

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Garage Sale 6 Guest Court, Horsham Saturday, April 3 8.30am to 12.30pm

Sofa, table and chairs, hutch house goods

Two cars for sale, 2003 VY Calais, V6, eco tek, 350,000kms, dual fuel, VGC, SCL715, 1995 VS Acclaim, V6, eco tek, 490,000kms, has reco motor 140,000kms ago, dual fuel, REDUCED Oscar Recliner easy TJD152, no RWC, selling both cars lift, recently bought, like new $2600 as is, VY $4300, VS $2300 or both new, sell $900 Ph 0400988499 $6000 Ph 0417873014 W’beal Wheelchair Ki Mobility Focus CR Tilt in space, manual, black and pink, EC $2500 Ph 0427 521978 or 50833415 Hopetoun

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White 1998 Toyota Camry, cruise, one owner, great first car, RWC, FG Falcon XR6 Seduce, red, 123,000kms, PLW416 $2200 text 12mths reg, RWC, EC, XSF763 0428414608 $12,000 Ph 0428989234

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Excavator and Grader Hire Dam backfill

2011 Landcruiser ute, V8 turbo, b/

Steve 0419 323 118

bar, d/lights, winch, d/bat, uhf and Nissan X-Trail, 2015, ST-T32, auto, EC, RWC, 7 seater, 86,000kms more, 198,000kms, I005IL $54,500 1EI8GE $23,000 Ph 0417334453 Ph 0427840201

Sports Equipment

SPOUTING & DOWNPIPE CLEANING

Golf Stonehaven Approach putter/ chipper, 37 deg, mint condition, as new $45 Ph 53824210

Wanted to Buy

Unblock your downpipes and clean out your spouting ready for the winter rain, top up your rain water tank.

Nissan Navara XTX550, 2011, immaculate cond, always garaged, reg serviced, V6 diesel eng, 7spd, auto, ARB bullbar, sidesteps and towbar, BF Goodrich AT tyres 80%, fully serviced with RWC, ISV9YH $27,000 Ph 0418501352

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Design and Construction of the Ultima Drinking Water Supply Project Contract Number: C01028

GWMWater is an innovative water corporation providing, managing, operating and protecting water supply and sewerage systems within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions of Victoria.

Tenders are invited for the design and construction of the Ultima Drinking Water Supply Project.

The Contract scope of works includes: > Obtain necessary approvals and permissions. > Design and construct approximately 30 kilometres of potable water pipeline. > Design and construct two (2) pump stations. > Design and construct two (2) water storage tanks. > Design and construct one (1) chlorinator.

The contract will contain separable portions for: > Potable water pipeline design and construction. > Facility site design and construction. > Facility site upgrade design and construction.

Please note the successful contractor will be required to produce a COVIDSafe Plan prior to commencing works.

More information about this tender is available on our website at gwmwater.org.au/tenders. Enquiries are to be directed to GWMWater’s Senior Project Engineer, Chris Baker on 1300 659 961.

A compulsory site meeting will be held 11.30 am Wednesday 21 April 2021.

Tender closes: 2 pm on Thursday 29 April 2021.

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PROPOSED ROAD DISCONTINUANCE – KINGSTON ROAD, CAMPBELLS BRIDGE Pursuant to Section 206 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1989, Northern Grampians Shire Council proposes to discontinue the section of Kingston Road, Campbells Bridge, shown hatched on the plan below.

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Any queries can be made to Jonathan Chinomona, Manager Infrastructure, Northern Grampians Shire Council, (03) 5358 8700.

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AUCTION - ON SITE “PILGRIM’S”

VECTIS / QUANTONG

SMALL ACREAGES - IN 3 LOTS

Saturday 1st May 2021 - 10:00AM

Lot 2: “Shearing Shed Block”, Lanes Ave,

(46.54 Ha) Shearing shed with electricity available 115 Ac “Channel Block”, Adjoining Lots 1 & 2, Lindners Rd, 42.82 Ac (17.33 Ha)

Special Conditions: Terms:

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OLSEN & CARTER PTY LTD

The office will be closed: Friday, April 2 (Good Friday) Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday

We currently have two permanent positions to be filled.

Duties will involve:

Revised radio and newspaper deadlines are in place. Please contact your advertising consultant for more details. Alternatively, phone the station on 5382 1351.

Lot 1: “House Block”, Adjoining River Frontage, Lindners Rd, Two Titles - Total 65.93 Ac (26.68 Ha) Weatherboard dwelling and sheds

Lot 3:

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Public Accountants - Horsham

Administrative & Clerical where strong computer skills will be required

Please note: classified deadlines remain the same

Applications to close Wednesday, April 7, 2021 and can be either posted to P.O. Box 478, Horsham 3402 or emailed to brettt@olsencarter.com.au

CLASSIFIEDS

Orderly / Cleaner

Purchasers have right to enter property to prepare land for the 2021 cropping season. To be sold in 3 contingent lots.

10% deposit on signing contract, balance 60 days or earlier by mutual agreeement SUBJECT TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

For further details and inspection contact Gary Driscoll - 0419 595 132

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and talk to their friendly staff today!

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Stawell Prostate Group

WIM Resource Pty Ltd (WIM) has commissioned an airborne Magnetics Survey over its Stavely Block 10 Project. Magnetic variations within different rock types are used to help map the underlying geology beneath the Earth’s surface.

meet MONTHLY at Stawell Neighbourhood House

Contact J Bradley 0429 163 761

The survey is expected to commence on Sunday, 25th April 2021 and continue for approximately one week using a fixed wing aircraft (Cessna 210), flying at a very low height of 40m above the ground with line spacings of 50m east-west. Please note that there will be no photography or video conducted during survey.

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Part time and full time shifts available Stawell area For more information call Verionca on

0400 401 285

Tandara Lutheran Camp

is seeking 18-21 year old applicants for a 12-18 month traineeship for commencement in May 2021.

For further information, please contact David Jelley, Stavely Block 10 Project Manager on 0408 731 338 or via email at djelley@wimresource.com.au.

Duties will include facilitating activities, kitchen work, cleaning and maintenance.

You will be trained in hospitality and also required to study a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation.

The opportunity to extend your employment and a career in camping will be offered for successful graduates.

Accommodation is also available and you will be required to live on-site.

www.wimresource.com.au

If you are interested or would like more information please contact our Manager Darren Linke on 03 5356 4253 or manager@camptandara.com

Christian Devotions

WANTED: Support Worker Play the cards you’re dealt

When I was a child I played all the usual games, tiggy, cowboys, sword fights with sticks (too many a bruised knuckle) and footy and cricket in the back yard. With three brothers there was no shortage of someone to play with. Some of the best times of my youth were playing cards with my family, especially my father. He was a workaholic who even worked on his holidays so those were precious family times.

I graduated from playing “go fish” to poker, blackjack and what would then become my favourite card game, canasta. I enjoyed playing cards but they also taught a valuable life lesson. You see it didn’t matter how much I wished, dreamed or hoped for different cards they remained the same. As with most families there were times when the games got quite heated but you played with the cards you were dealt.

I wonder how much time, energy and effort we waste by doing this, wishing for something different, dreaming of a different outcome to what has occurred. I have experienced significant loss and pain in my own life, and you don’t have to live all that long for it to occur, but the choice we face is what do we do with it.

I have a go to verse when life gets hard, and the hand I am dealt doesn’t even allow me to get a pair, I am reminded of the promise in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”

Whatever hand I am dealt, the very elusive flush, the middle of the road cards or even a hand full of cards that match up in no way whatsoever I move on in life. I am not staying there, wishing and dreaming for what could have been, but rather I move in the knowledge God has given me a hope and a future. God can do the same for you if you allow it.

Captain Greg Turnbull, The Salvation Army Ararat / Stawell

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

My name is Steven. I live in Horsham. I am a high level quadriplegic & require a wheelchair.

I am seeking to employ 1 or 2 support workers to assist with personal care and other daily requirements. For the right candidate there are 20+hrs per week.

The days & times are: Mon – Friday 9am – 12pm Every 2nd Tuesday 9am – 5pm Every 2nd Saturday 9am – 5pm Every 6 weeks 48hrs in home care to assist with carer/family respite.

Care requirements: • General help with personal care • Use of hoist, lifting machines & other personal care equipment • Experience with electric wheelchairs and other mobility aids • Some Domestic support Experience preferred but not required as individual training will be available.

If interested, please contact me on; (03) 5347 0148.

Between 12pm & 5pm.

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Opportunity This Way We offer a rewarding career, with excellent working conditions in a modern office and a positive team-focused culture. Take the opportunity to join our dynamic, committed team striving to make a difference to our local community.

Council is an equal opportunity workplace that offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

Customer Service Officer (Casual) x2

We are seeking two organised, people-oriented, proficient communicators to join our Customer Service team! The positions will involve a variety of administration and customer service tasks as well as offering support to our libraries and other internal services as required. As these are casual positions, you may be called upon to work at short notice as well as over the school holiday period, and your starting point may vary between Nhill, Dimboola and other locations within the municipality. Past experience in customer service will be looked upon favourably, as will sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

Please contact Hannah Coles, Customer Service Team Leader on 03 5391 4444 for enquiries. Applications close Wednesday 14 April at 12 noon and must address the key selection criteria as contained in the position description.

Position descriptions and details of how to apply are available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/work-in-council.

Come and join our amazing, friendly team at Naylor Agencies Warracknabeal.

We have an exciting opportunity in

Insurance Administration

with room to grow and an excellent training and development pathway.

Naylor Agencies Warracknabeal are seeking a person to join our team fulltime, but are happy to discuss part-time/job share arrangements.

Duties including but not limited to: • General administration in the office and prospect of leading into sales in the future • Providing high standard of support to the Broking Team • Data entry and database management • Processing of General Insurance, New Business, Endorsements and Renewals • Preparation and sending of professional documentation to clients and insurers • Experience using Microsoft office suites such as Excel, Outlook and Word • Follow up of outstanding information/documentation from insurers and/ or clients • Assisting with the management of claims, including liaising with insurers & clients.

• Banking, mail and customer relations To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, process oriented, able to work in a supported team environment as well as independently, have strong computer skills, excellent communication skills.

Training will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get a start in the insurance industry or advance their career in a supportive and growing business.

Applications to Naylor Agencies in writing to PO Box 295, WARRACKNABEAL, or email to admin@nayloragencies.com.au by 5pm on the 31st March 2021

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LAB Education Support

Horsham LANES AND GAMES We are hiring!

Looking for someone for possibly a full time position or the potential of two job share positions for the right candidates.

Must be reliable, hard-working, honest and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

The successful applicant/s will possess a friendly, outgoing personality with a mature outlook and be able to work as part of a team and individually.

They will be a well organised person with proven leadership skills and must be available to work weekends on rotating roster.

On the job training provided.

Duties include but not limited to: • League duties • Opening and closing of business, emails, customer service, money handling • EFTPOS transactions, computer operations, cooking • Cleaning and phone operations Holding a current RSA & knowledge of bowling an advantage but not essential.

To apply, bring your application into Horsham Lanes & Games and see Wayne or Mel.

The Local Administration Bureau (LAB) offers remote administration, financial services and human resources support to schools throughout Victoria on a subscription basis. The LAB operates as part of the Department of Education and Training and supports 50 plus schools.

The LAB is located at Horsham Primary School (Rasmussen Rd campus) and conducts its business primarily through an online portal, with additional support provided through email or phone as required.

A full time, fixed term ES1-2 position exists for a person with excellent computer and customer service skills to work at the LAB, commencing 19/4/2021.

Job share arrangement will be considered, along with flexible hours.

Applications should be submitted via Recruit Online against job number 1222199 which can be found at the following address http://www.education.vic.gov.au/ hrweb/careers/pages/advacssch.aspx Please ensure all key selection criteria are addressed separately.

For further information please contact LAB Manager Ellen Scott on 0407 311 168

For more information please call: 5382 5022

Harvester Field Service Technicians — Wimmera Region

PRODUCTION MANAGER / SUPERVISOR

An opportunity to be a part of a leading and progressive Family owned and Run Wimmera Business has become available at McDonald Steel Pty Ltd - Horsham.

Are you looking for an exciting role to grow your skills in the Manufacturing and Fabrication industry?

Then you may be the person we are looking for to be a part of our awesome team!

McDonald Steel Manufactures a large amount of Hay, Machinery and Industrial Sheds for our clients in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia and has been a market leader in shed fabrication for over 20 years.

Come and join the team at McDonald Steel and work with the industry leaders in Shed Fabrication!

• We are seeking a passionate, hands on person to take on the key roll of Production Manager /Supervisor within our fabrication team. As a production Supervisor, you will be responsible for all the daily functions relating to the operation of McDonald Steels’ manufacturing team and ensure that the production schedules are adequately maintained in an efficient and timely matter and all client targets are met.

• The successful applicant will need to be a highly motivated, positive and proactive person with a hands on approach along with an eye for detail and be willing to contribute to the Company’s growth in the manufacturing sector.

• You will need excellent communication skills and be able to work in an extremely busy environment and liaise with both our Clients and Suppliers on a daily basis.

• General knowledge and use of a computer is required.

• Knowledge of Auto Cad or technical drawing programs is preferred.

• Good Math skills and being able to interpret technical drawings is a must for this position.

• You will be responsible for Quality Control of manufactured goods, along with Purchasing steel and daily stock control.

• Experience in the Manufacturing and Fabrication and agricultural industry would be preferred, but it is not essential!

• A trade qualification would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

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Part of the Package!

• Company Ute and mobile phone • Above award remuneration 38 hour week with ample overtime Further opportunities will exist to develop your career within our company for the right applicant!

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ink you’ve got what it take s and would like to br oaden your horizons, give us a call on 03 53 81 0992 or email your re sume to mcdonaldste el@ bigpond.com.a u

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Emmetts is committed to providing exceptional customer service and support. We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified Harvester Field Service Technicians at our branches across the Wimmera Region.

As a Service Technician you will be required to provide outstanding customer service in the workshop and in the field. We are looking for people with: • Proven experience in the service, maintenance and repair of agricultural harvesting machinery and equipment • Strong diagnostic skills • Trade qualifications as a Diesel Technician/Fitter • Outstanding customer service and communication skills • Basic computer skills • A current drivers licence This is a great career opportunity with generous above average hourly wage (plus overtime, penalties and super). You will be provided with thorough and ongoing training, both in-house and externally.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and able to demonstrate a high level of commitment and drive.

To apply please submit your application via emmetts.com.au/careers or send your resume to hr@emmetts.com.au

Parts Interpreter Belle-Vue Trading is a leading supplier of new and used agricultural machinery across the Wimmera and Mallee with branches in Swan Hill and Warracknabeal. Established in 2004 the team at Belle-Vue work with farmers across South East Australia to improve their productivity and profitability with farm machinery that’s high performing and reliable.

Based at the Warracknabeal branch we are currently seeking a Parts Interpreter. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of professionals who pride themselves on offering rewarding job opportunities and a second to none work life balance. Become an integral part of a workforce that is passionate and driven about agriculture and servicing the industry to a high standard.

As a Parts Interpreter your duties will include, but are not limited to: • Provide support and advice to customers regarding products and identification of spare parts • Receive and compile customer orders • Coordinate freight for internal and external customers • Arrange dispatch of goods and parts • Assist with stock control and replenishment • Collect parts and equipment as required • Sales invoicing and general administration To be considered for this role applicants will be able to exhibit the following skills and experience: • Good computer, written literacy and numeracy skills • Ability to work cohesively efficiently, and effectively in a team environment, with consideration, respect, honesty, integrity and accountability • Competent interpersonal and communication skills • Comprehensive mechanical understanding The successful applicant will be remunerated to a high standard with the following package inclusions: • Competitive salary • Great team environment • Opportunities to attend professional development and training • Relocation assistance To apply or for more information please contact Emily Hall on 03 5394 1070 or ehall@bellevuetrading.com.au.

Applications close 5pm Friday, April 16, 2021.

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people looking for a rewarding career in our Business Services and Direct Support programs

38 hours per week—Horsham based—Fixed Term $41.89 per hour Contact: Mia Fraser, Manager Business Services

Case Manager 38 hours per week—Stawell based $31.75 to $34.67 per hour Contact: Karen Watson, Manager Healthy Closing: 12pm Monday 12 April 2021 our website: gch.org.au

employment@gch.org.au or call contact person on 5358 7400

Purchasing Officer / Assistant Sales Representative HDG is a well-established company in Horsham in the window and door manufacturing industry looking for the services of a Purchasing Officer /Sales Representative to work in their close-knit team.

You will be mainly accountable for all purchasing requirements and back up assistant to the sales team. The successful candidate will need the following experiences and skills to be successful in this role.

Role Requirement: • Reviewing, processing and purchasing for jobs, ensuring material is ordered on time and delivered.

• Reviewing quotes to ensure products are correct prior to ordering material and producing production dockets.

• Coordinating and managing all suppliers, reviewing pricing and performance.

• Be responsible for purchasing materials, communicating with suppliers, and identifying and resolving any problems.

• Maintaining material stock levels.

• Actively seeking opportunities to save cost and making processes more efficient for the company.

• Assisting with customer sales and quotes.

• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.

Candidate profile: • Relevant window/building industry experience desirable.

• Ability to sell products and provide sales solutions and advice and professionally manage accounts.

• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously.

• Highly organised and efficient, with strong time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Computer literate.

• Current driver’s licence.

To apply please email your confidential CV by 9 April 2021 to David Johns david@horshamdg.com.au or for further information contact the office on 03 5382 4999

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Situations Vacant

Wimmera Chiropractic Centres are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our clerical team.

Previous clerical experience is preferred but not essential.

If you have great attention to detail, are motivated and a people person we would love to hear from you.

Permanent part time hours with a great pay rate are waiting for the right person.

Please submit your cover letter and CV (with 3 referees) to: admin@wimmerachiro.com.au Applications close: Friday April 9th 2021

Executive & Boards

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Our Vision is for ‘a healthy Wimmera catchment where a resilient landscape supports a sustainable and profitable community.’

Home Care Package Case Manager Just Better Care is a leading provider of aged care services across Australia. We are currently looking to recruit a Home Care Package Case Manager on a 0.8 or 1.0 EFT. This position is a 12 month contract with possibility of extention.

Job Purpose: Home Care Package Case Managers perform an integral role in ensuring individualised services are developed and delivered to customers. Home Care Package Case Managers are responsible for the development, maintenance and review of individualised support plans in consultation with customer, their family or guardians and the key health professionals.

What you will need: • Qualification in Community Services, Human Services, Nursing or equivalent • Ability to meet Selection Criteria as specified in the Position Description • Current Federal Police Check • Employee Working with Children Check • NDIS Check clearance • Driver’s licence What we offer: • Training and professional development opportunities (including free access to online learning tools and programs) • Friendly, flexible and supportive work environment • Access to our free Employee Assistance Program Further information about the role, including the Selection Criteria, is outlined in the Home Care Package Case Manager Position Description.

To request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Just Better Care - Western Victoria on  03 5381 1432 or  email mailwv@justbettercare.com Applications addressing the key selection criteria close Friday 9 April 2021 Applications to be emailed to mailwv@justbettercare.com

Situations Vacant

As the CEO, your role will be extremely high profile and impactful in delivering lasting environmental change and enhanced livability for the communities of the Wimmera region.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie Pecanek on 0408 898 734 or Seamus Scanlon on 0455 118 868 from Davidson Executive who are managing this recruitment process on behalf of the Wimmera CMA.

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GWMWater is an innovative and progressive employer committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of communities within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions.

Applications are being sought for the following position:

Asset Accountant

The Asset Accountant will be involved with the financial management of assets, transactions and the assistance with the reporting processes that supports the organisational performance financial framework of GWMWater.

The role will be involved with a diversity of tasks including budgeting, forecasting, financial accounting, business reporting and business process improvements.

To apply online please visit: careers.vic.gov.au Refer to position number: VG/2221A Applications close: Wednesday 7 April 2021 GWMWater Contact: Olwen Reynolds People Talent and Culture Support Officer GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems.

To receive information in relation to this vacancy in an accessible format such as large print, please contact our People Talent and Culture division on 1300 659 961.

Mark Williams Managing Director 11 McLachlan Street Horsham gwmwater.org.au

 Leading community services organisation  Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

Disability Support Worker Casual position Horsham location The Disability Support Worker will be responsible to ensure that all consumer support plans are followed while working on shift. The position will be required to complete 1:1, group or residential support. There is a requirement of the role that all administration tasks as directed by the Team Leader and in line with legislated requirements are followed.

The position will be required to work across NDIS funded programs within Horsham and the surrounding areas.

About you To be successful in this role, you will have:  Certificate III or higher in Disability Support or another relevant qualification. Enrolment to study will be considered.  Experience in the Disability or Community Services field.  Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.  Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, with careful attention to detail.

Learn more For more information and contact information for these roles, visit www.unitingvictas.org.au Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application to https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au  Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position)  Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Youth Employment Program Interested in working at GWMWater?

GWMWater has a fixed term position opening for a Corporate Resource Officer through the Youth Employment Program.

Do you meet the following criteria?

• Currently unemployed and living in Western Victoria.

• Aged between 17 and 29 at the time of application.

• Eligible to work for the Victorian Government.

About the Youth Employment Program at GWMWater The government has endorsed the Youth Employment Program to employ 400 to 800 unemployed youth under the Working for Victoria platform.

The Corporate Resources Officer role at GWMWater is a full time, 12-month fixed term position based in Horsham.

This exciting role will provide general administrative support across the business.

Applicants will receive on-the-job training and develop key skills for career progression.

Get in touch Josh Koenig, Executive Officer T: 03 5362 4000 Position closes: Friday, 16 April 2021

How to apply To apply email GWMWater’s People Talent and Culture Support Officer, Olwen Reynolds by emailing olwen.reynolds@gwmwater.org.au For enquires please call 1300 659 961.

Applications close: Wednesday 14 April 2021 *To be eligible, an applicant must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident and cannot have received a redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the last three years.

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Grain Cartage.

Must have: • MC License.

• Good Driving History Genuine enquiries only.

Mobile: 0428 595 365 Dickerson Haulage Pty. Ltd.

Kaniva General Freight

Situations Vacant

GREG McLENNAN SMASH REPAIRS HORSHAM

RUDOLPH MOTORS We currently have a vacancy for a

Has a vacancy for an experienced

FULL TIME MOTOR MECHANIC / SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Spray Painter

To work on all makes of cars, vans and 4x4 utes.

Required to have a good knowledge on scan tools and diagnostics.

Above Award Wages.

Air-conditioned workshop and good work conditions.

Apply in person with current CV to 38 Hamilton St, Horsham Phone: 03 5382 4828 or email: rudolpht@iinet.net.au

MC licence required. Tipper experience preferred but not essential. Great opportunity to work on late model, wellmaintained equipment. Above award rate paid to suitable applicant.

To apply, forward resume to wwf@wimmera.com.au or call Darren on 0428 440 208

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ALL ROUND MOTHERS HELP WANTED

The suitable applicant is required to be a reliable, team orientated tradesperson, able to perform quality and timely repairs.

Above award wages.

Panel Beater Greg McLennan Smash Repairs Horsham has a fulltime vacancy in the Panel Beating department for a qualified, reliable, team orientated person with a proven ability and keen interest in the automotive repair industry.

38 HAMILTON STREET, HORSHAM Ph 5382 4828; AH 0413 960 612. LMCT 7526

is seeking a reliable, hard-working tipper operator to join our team.

Situations Vacant

Excavator Operator (Permanent role)

Family of 4 (2 girls aged 3yrs and 15 months with another one on the way early May) living on a farm near Kanagulk.

We are looking for someone to come to our home 3 afternoons a week min. to help with household duties such as washing, making beds, folding laundry, unpacking dishwasher, light vacuuming, feeding pets, cooking, wiping down and cleaning up kitchen after kid meal times as well as picking girls up from DayCare/kinder, interacting/watching over them, putting their meals together and bathing them in evening.

Flexible with days, hours per day could depend on distance travelled, accommodation available.

The role would suit a uni student with days off during the week, or an older person who loves children and would like a few days work.

We are a loving & kind family, who would love an extra pair of hands during those busy afternoons and would make you feel very much a part of our family.

Contact 0404 0211 86 if interested or for more information

Apply in person with current CV to: 129 Stawell Road, Horsham or email gmclsmash@hotmail.com

Millers Civil Contractors Pty Ltd About the business Millers Civil Contractors is a Horsham based family owned business experiencing dynamic growth. Highly respected in the Civil Construction Industry, we are all about developing opportunities for our employees, developing relationships with our customers and communities, building our reputation and growing our footprint.

Our Values - The Millers Way Our Values, the Millers Way, Safety, Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Accountability and Teamwork aren’t compromised.

About the role Reporting to the Site Supervisor we are looking for a person who is: • Experienced in the varying types of civil construction including road building, land sub-division, drainage, street works and earthmoving.

• Passionate about working safely.

• Committed to exhibiting our Values every day.

• A good communicator who enjoys developing and leading colleagues.

• Ambitious to broaden their work experience.

• Focused on getting the job done and has a problem solving mindset.

• Skills and Experience • At least five years experience in the Civil Construction industry as an excavator operator with various operating competencies.

• Construction Induction White Card.

If you believe you are the right person for this role please call Darren or 03 5382 4027 or send a current resume to darren.chesterfield@millerscivil.com.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm Thursday April 1st 2021.

18-20 Pynsent Street Horsham Vic 3400 Phone: 03 5382 3823 Fax: 5382 1206

(03) 5382 3479

ADMINISTRATION POSITION

Project Officer Community Inclusion

We are seeking applications for an Administration Assistant to join our busy and expanding team.

About the role: • Receptionist • Data entry • Manage filing and storage of documents • Assist with internal audits • Assist with accounts receivable and payable

Band 6 (salary commencing at $82,639pa, based on full-time employment) Fixed-term, part-time (0.6EFT for 24 months) Flexible working arrangements available

Essential attributes for the applicant: • Hard-working, reliable, well organised, strong customer focus • Have a logical approach and carry out tasks with minimal supervision • Great communication skills • Have a strong customer focus

We are looking for someone to support the implementation of a number of projects and plans, including the implementation of the Councils Community Inclusion plan, and the Age-Friendly Action Plan. The role will also support volunteering within the council.

The package on offer includes: • Flexible work hours • Opportunities for advancement • Interesting and varied areas of work • A happy team environment • On-the-job training

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If you feel that you are the right fit and wish to join our dynamic team please forward your resume to michelle@wadesgp.com.au or 18-20 Pynsent Street, Horsham Vic 3400.

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

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Expressions of interest are sought for casual work at the Wimmera’s leading crop research organisations.

We are looking for people to do farm and field work, machinery operation and laboratory work at various skill levels.

Skills appropriate to these types of work are required. A driver’s licence is an advantage for field and farm work.

Completion of VCE is required for laboratory work. There is no guarantee as to the length of employment for any position.

If you lodged an application with us last year you must re-apply.

Contact SIMPSONS HORSHAM for more details.

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BY MARK COWIN

orsham Speedway driver Steve Ellis credits safety equipment and track-safety crews after suffering a serious back injury in a crash at Mildura’s Timmis Speedway.

Competing in a Victorian production sedans state championship on March 20, Ellis had raced in three heats earlier in the evening and was adjusting his Commodore to peak performance.

“We came through the heats and the car was getting better, the crew was doing a great job,” Ellis said.

Ellis has competed in speedway since a teenager and has built, owned and driven a variety of types, models and classes. He now competes in Production Sedans in his Commodore and also participates in vintage demonstrations in an LJ Torana.

“I’ve spent a lifetime in speedway, I guess it gets in the blood. I’ve built many cars over that time and I was confident that this year I had a car that could be at the front of the pack on a regular basis,” he said.

Starting ninth on the grid, Ellis moved through the field using various lines on the wider and higher banked track that now gives Mildura one of the fastest speedways in Victoria.

With 15 laps to run in a tightly

BIG CRASH: Steve Ellis surveys the remains of his speedway car including the full containment seat he credits with saving him from more serious injuries.

Picture: M. and L. SPEEDWAY PHOTOGRAPHY

contested final, Ellis exited turn two mid-track with a competitor off his left rear corner. By midway off the back stretch the cars were side to side when the car on the inside moved up the track and heavy contact occurred between the two.

Spectators saw Ellis’s car catapult four metres vertically before landing partly on top of the second car and the right front corner.

“When the car stopped I reached to shut off all the electrics and undo my belts and that’s when the pain hit,” Ellis said.

Safety crews were on the scene immediately and extricated both drivers from their cars and both drivers were able to walk to the ambulance aided by officials.

After being treated and stabilised at the track, Ellis went to Mildura Base Hospital for tests and observation.

He spent the next 24 hours undergoing tests, where it was found he had a fractured L3 vertebrae and bruising of the ribs and extremities.

Ellis credited the car construction and in particular the Kirkey full containment seat for reducing the se-

verity of his injuries. “I have always put safety at the top of the list and the seat combined with all the other gear saved me from further injury, or worse,” he said.

“I will say one thing, anyone not running a full containment seat needs to take a long look at my crash and if that doesn’t convince them, I’m not sure what will. The car is in pretty bad shape and at this point I’m not sure which direction I will go, but I have been doing this for a while and can’t say I won’t be back, but it will be a while.”

Sport Pony show Colourful ponies will be put through their paces at a national competition at Riverside Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Horsham will host the Australian Palouse Pony Association National Show from 9am.

Victorian show manager Karen Fischer, of Drung, said the Wimmera was lucky to secure the national event.

“It’s the first time it’s been in Victoria for a very long time and it’s the first time it’s ever been in Horsham,” she said.

“We hosted the state show here in January and we were asked to do the nationals as well. It’s great for spectators because the ponies are so colourful.

“There will be some blue-ribbon events and some of the youth are also riding.”

Mrs Fischer said among the highlights would be the crowning of the supreme pony of show, based on confirmation judging.

She said there would also be trail, hunter in hand, ridden and harness classes.

“There are stacks of trophies, it’s going to be a great day,” she said.

“We’d like to encourage anyone to come along – entry is free.”

Mrs Fischer said entries were lower than usual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on travel.

“In saying that, we will have six youth entries, which is great, because at the state show we only had two,” she said.

“Combined with the adult entries, we could have about 20 ponies.

“The ponies I show are under 10-hands high – most of mine are 32 inches – but there are some bigger ones coming on Saturday.”

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fter one complete round, a Volleyball Horsham A Grade ladder is tight with the top five teams all within one set of each other, underlying the evenness of the competition.

The match of the night for round six features in-form Volleyroos taking on Phantoms.

Volleyroos have strung together three straight wins, while Phantoms have been off the boil losing their last two games, albeit in two very close contests.

Volleyroos will look to Jack Hannan and Jordy Weidemann to continue their good form, while Phantoms will welcome back key setter Kara Johnson and have Tyler Puls and Cleo Baker playing well.

The Volleyroos’ attack is their strength, while Phantoms defend very well.

In other matches, new ladder leader Heidelberg will need to be on its game in taking on improving Von Steiger Bloods, while Shados Inala and Pegasus round out the night in a game that could go either way.

In B Grade, the match of the night features undefeated ladder leaders Von Steiger Shadows doing battle with Waterhammers.

Adam Harrison and Mitch Huff have

been in good touch for the Von Steiger Shadows, benefitting from the supply by setter Peter Armstrong.

Waterhammers are starting to settle their team down, with new players Rob Caris and Max Goodwin learning what the game is about. They are well led by Chris Baker and Andrew Wundke.

The second big game of the night will finally see if the Parma Army is going to be a serious contender this season, when it takes on Heidelberg Masters.

The return of Jake Myerscough for the Parma Army last week made a huge difference to its attacking structure and with Jess McKeown on the improve, Parma Army will fancy its chances.

Heidelberg Masters will look to Vaughn Maroske to be a factor on the net, both on attack and defensively. The ever-consistent Paul Drendel will be out to continue his good form, so this game promises plenty.

In other matches, Von Steiger Boomers should take care of Von Steiger Gangsters, while the battle between Von Steiger Bloods and Von Steiger Barbarians will be a close one.

A scorers clinic involving representatives from all clubs will be in Horsham Cycling Club rooms from 7pm to 8.30pm on April 14.

GOLF SUCCESS: Horsham Golf Club women’s championship winners, from left, Alison Radcliffe, Liz Jackman, Jenny McRae and Wendy Rule. Above right, Kaye Smith, left, presents the club’s Puss Smith Trophy to Julie Neumann.

McRae maintains title stranglehold Jenny McRae is again Horsham Golf Club women’s champion, clinching her 20th consecutive title with a final-round 78.

The win also provided the perennial performer with her 23rd Horsham championship overall.

She won with scratch scores of 8281-78-78-319.

Club life member Joyce Mills presented her with the winning trophy.

The championship nett winner was Tracey Hobbs, who shot consistent nett scores of 70-78-7570-293 to secure her win on a

countback from Julie Neumann.

Liz Jackman was intermediate champion, coming from one stroke behind to finish with consistent total scratch scores of 96-92-9496-378.

Joy Pretlove presented her trophy on behalf of the Phillips family.

Helen Burke was nett winner on countback from Barb Farr with scores of 71-76-77-73-297.

Wendy Rule won B Grade, leading after every round and finishing with consistent total scratch scores of 98-95-101-100-394.

She accepted her trophy from

Julie Neumann in memory of her aunt Mavis Sudholz.

Sue Galpin was nett winner with scores of 72-73-80-77-302.

Jan Pearson presented a C Grade trophy to Alison Radcliffe who returned scratch scores of 103-113110-107-433.

Nett winner was Rose Paynter, 67-94-74-80-315.

The club’s Puss Smith Trophy for the best nett score for senior players over 65 went to Julie Neumann with a combined nett score of 72-73-76-72-293. Kaye Smith presented the trophy.

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Saints swoop to claim title

BY SARAH MATTHEWS

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fast-finishing Horsham Saints dealt minor premier Drung South a crushing blow on Saturday, swooping from fourth spot to claim the 2020-21 Central Wimmera Tennis Association pennant cup.

The addition of young gun Jess McDonald – who if not for COVID-19 would be competing in the United States’ collegiate system – has paid dividends, with the star player again winning three sets with relative ease.

Veterans Peter Hayes and Ian Nitschke got their side off to a good start at Central Park, defeating up-andcomers Dylan Emmerson and Logan Casey 8-5.

The Saints were victorious in all six doubles rubbers, while Drung South won all its sets in singles encounters.

There were several close showdowns throughout the afternoon, but the Saints – experienced finals campaigners – again came out on top.

They won the afternoon by four sets, 8-81 to 4-68.

Association president Jeremy Quast said the pennant competition headlined a great day of tennis in junior and senior grades.

“It was a very successful day and Central Park Tennis Club ran the event very well,” he said.

“There was lots of seating, lots of

shade, amazing tennis and just a really good atmosphere.

“There were some very close matches, which there should be in finals.

Considering the disappointing end to last season because of COVID, we were thrilled to be able to celebrate such a wonderful day of tennis and sportsmanship.”

A Special has been hotly contested all season and the grand final did not disappoint.

The match was an absolute thriller, with the result decided by games.

Horsham Lawn Massey, which only qualified for finals at the last minute, took it up to ladder leader Natimuk at Central Park.

Lawn’s Shane Gillespie won all three of his sets, with Cheryl Sudholz continuing her impressive run of form to achieve the same feat for the winners.

At the end of the day, both outfits produced a strong team effort, but Natimuk finished stronger to win by three games, 7-88 to 7-85.

St Michaels also saluted against Drung South in A Grade, capping off a dominant campaign.

The Saints women led the way, with Jess Cannane, Courtney Clough and Nat Henry winning three sets apiece.

Justin Lane, three sets, was among the better contributors for Drung.

Drung South celebrated a premiership in B Special, defeating Natimuk for the title, 9-88 to 3-51.

FOCUS: St Michaels’ Ian Nitschke plays a shot against Drung South’s Logan Casey in Saturday’s Central Wimmera Tennis Association pennant grand final. Casey won the singles encounter 8-5 but Nitschke celebrated at the end of the day as his side claimed the title by four sets.

Picture: DYLAN DE JONG Erin Habel, Lee Marshall and Dianne Rudolph were key in the victory, while Travis Maybery contributed two of Natimuk’s three wins for the afternoon.

Horsham Lawn Tennis Club will host the grand final in 2022.

Results Seniors – Pennant, St Michaels 8-81 d Drung South 4-68; A Special, Natimuk 7-88 d Horsham Lawn Massey 7-85; A Grade, St Michaels 7-76 d Drung South 5-64; B Special, Drung South 9-88 d Natimuk 3-51.

Juniors – Open, Central Park White 5-34

d Central Park Blue 1-25; section-one boys, Homers 6-36 d Horsham Lawn 0-15; section-one girls, Central Park White 3-29 d Horsham Lawn White 3-28; section-two boys, Haven 4-32 d Natimuk 2-28; section-two girls, Haven Pink 3-31 d Central Park 3-28; section-three boys, Central Park 4-30 d Horsham Lawn Green 2-27; section-three girls, Haven Yellow 4-32 d Horsham Lawn Green 2-19; section-four boys, Haven 3-25 d Horsham Lawn Black, tiebreak decider; section-four girls, Horsham Lawn Green 4-32 d Homers 2-23; match play, Horsham Lawn Pink 4-17 d Horsham Lawn Green 2-15.

Win for Yole Amy Yole needed to fight off ‘mental demons’ before forging to an unexpected win in Stawell Amateur Athletic Club’s five-kilometre handicap.

Yole, 34, had not had a run with the club since 2018, having started a family which stalled her running ambitions in the intervening years.

“I’d won just the one race with the club in 2018, but really didn’t give any thought to winning. I didn’t know what my handicap was and wouldn’t have cared if I had one,” she said.

Yole gradually reeled in runners and won the club’s first cross country outing since 2019 by a clear margin.

Under the handicap conditions, newcomers Drew Christian and Elise Monaghan had to give the winner a start and finished with minor places.

A spirited one-kilometre sub-junior contest went to Nash Santuccione who had three seconds to spare from siblings Cameron and Claire Christian.

The club gives way to the Lindsay Kent Memorial Fun Run on Easter Sunday but returns the following week for a 5.5-kilometre handicap, starting at 10am from Concongella Hall. The club welcomes fun runners.

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raditional rivals Ararat and Stawell will provide the launching pad for a resumption of community football and netball with a huge Good Friday encounter at Ararat’s Alexandra Oval.

And a battle for the Great Divide, with the Perc Bushby Trophy up for grabs across all levels of the respective sports, provides the ideal way to kick-start a return to tradition winter sport.

Great uncertainty surrounds the structure, ability and strength of all football and netball outfits across the region leading into the 2021 season.

But there seems little doubt both Rats and Warriors camps will be tuned in for the Wimmera Football Netball League occasion.

Ararat football coach Matthew Walder said his team was deep into a 12-week training program in preparation for the start of the season.

“We’ve been working hard, incorporating a fitness specialist as well,” he said.

“This involved an eight-week block for preparation and a four-week block that incorporates practice games leading into the season.

“The last kick anyone had in an actual match of footy in the region was

ON THE BALL: Ararat football coach Matthew Walder is confident his team will be well-placed to win a Good Friday game against Stawell at Ararat’s Alexandra Oval.

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in the finals of 2019 and our players are keen to get back into some footy.”

Stawell coach Tom Eckel echoed the sentiment, adding that everyone was feeling excited and it was good to ‘pull the boots on again’.

“We’ve been tracking along okay.

We’ve picked up a ruckman from Portland in Toby Oakley and with everyone living in Stawell we’ve been able to train together for the majority of the pre-season,” he said.

“We’re not the biggest team, but I

think we’ll be reasonably quick and we’ve been working on a couple of different game plans.

“Everything has been very positive and we’re all looking forward to Good Friday.”

Under latest AFL Victoria ‘Return to Play’ protocols all matches have a patron capacity of 5000 spectators in line with COVID-19 restrictions.

Ararat had planned to include former Collingwood midfielder Dane Swan in its line-up on Friday, following a

similar concept involving Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas that COVID-19 scuttled last year. But again uncertainly around restrictions forced the club to abandon the idea.

Walder said it would be critical for clubs to push forward with the 2021 football-netball season, especially for people’s physical and mental wellbeing.

“Football is so important for our community, but also just for everyone’s livelihoods, especially after the

past 12 months,” he said. “Whether it’s going and playing or watching, it’s a chance to catch up with friends.

“It’s an outlet that country communities desperately need and hopefully we can get it all up and firing and enjoy footy together again.”

Walder said the club was also seeking more players to fill positions lost during the pandemic.

“It’s been a bit of a slow burn with the return to everything – we’re hoping a few more might get involved in the next month or so. We’d love to have a few more tearing it up on the field at the moment.”

Rivalries will be just as strong on the netball court as well as the football field.

League chief commissioner Pauline Butler said she was looking forward to Friday action.

“The season has been a long time coming. Stawell and Ararat are great rival clubs and there is going to be great action and atmosphere across netball and football,” she said.

“It’s pretty exciting. We must make the most of every week because we don’t know what’s around the corner.

Hopefully Friday represents the start of an uninterrupted season.

“We wish all the teams all the best for the season and are looking forward to great spectacle on Friday.”

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n old truism in racing ‘that the stopwatch matters little, it’s the victory that counts’ was never more evident than on Sunday afternoon in the running of both The Weekly Advertiser Horsham Pacing Cup and Speeding Spur Horsham Trotters Cup.

Over the staying distance of 2700 metres the outcomes were obvious a long way from home, with drivers at the head of affairs dictating the tempo throughout.

Exciting four-year-old gelding Mach Dan, with Greg Sugars aboard, quickly found the lead as the starter said ‘go’ in the $60,000 pacing cup.

Without any pressure coming from the opposition, Mach Dan was able to amble along at his leisure, in some of the slowest sectionals ever recorded by cup-class horses on the Horsham circuit.

With 800 metres remaining, Sugars gave his charge an inch of rein, but not until heading for home did he ask Mach Dan for anything approaching his best.

The $1.50 favourite responded with a blistering final quarter of 26.3 seconds and cruised home 2.5 metres in advance of Somewhere Secret – Jackie Barker – which raced outside the leader for most of the trip.

Fourbigmen – James Herbertson – was five metres away in third spot after finding the Hygain sprint-lane.

Highly fancied stallion Out To Play – Kate Gath – was fourth and stablemate Like A Wildfire – Leigh Sutton – fifth in an amazing training quintet for the Emma Stewart-Clayton Tonkin barn.

Lightly raced since scoring on debut at Swan Hill in February 2019, Mach Dan has built a record to date of 22 starts for 12 wins, six minors

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Backing up less than 24 hours after finishing second to Moonlight Linda in a $24,000 Melton FFA, Monaro Maro with former ‘Mallee boy’ in the sulky was a tad slow to begin from her 20 metres handicap, but quickly found her rhythm and steadily made ground on the Stawell-trained and owned bay, The Penny Drops – Daryl Douglas.

With a little over two laps to travel, John Caldow took his charge to the front and rated to perfection from that point, Monaro Maro was untroubled to record a three-metre victory over The Penny Drops, which tried valiantly to reel her in over the final stages.

The even-money-favourite Well Defined – Ellen Tormey – after looking a threat on the home turn, battled on to finish third, a further 11 metres away.

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On track for nationals Horsham’s Minda, 13, left, and Pippa, 12, Denham have won selection to a state cycling team, set to compete in 2021 Cycling Australia Junior Track Championships in Brisbane next week. However, the sisters will have to wait a little longer after officials postponed the event to later in April due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Queensland’s capital. The girls qualified for the team after impressing at state championships, where Minda won four bronze medals and Pippa, four silver. The pair has claimed dozens of medals at state-level competitions since taking up cycling at the ages of five and six. Minda said cycling would be a ‘forever thing’ and both she and Pippa hoped to compete for Australia in international cycling events in the future. “In a couple of years maybe we can make it to the Olympics,” she said. “I didn’t ever think I would get into the nationals team – but we always try to set goals and beat our times.”

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