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Shepparton lucks out in budget WITH the release of Labor’s 2015-16 State Budget, members of government across the region are showing their disappointment in the lack of interest in the area, with $1M for the planning process at GV Health the only specific mention in the budget.

However, there is hope that the region might also benefit from a share of the budget’s $200M Regional Jobs Fund, $50M Back To Work Fund, $32M for Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) throughout Victoria, $86.7M to resurface unsafe, deteriorating road surfaces around the state, $300M TAFE Rescue Fund and $18M to expand and modernise rehabilitation services, particularly in rural and regional Victoria.

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REGION’S BUSINESSES COULD SAVE MILLIONS… … Hot and Cold Shop Director, Phill Lahm installing energy efficient LED lighting, which could save the average business between 50 and 80 percent of their lighting electricity costs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Energy efficient lighting set to boom Save up to $2,400 per annum

EN ERGY efficiencies are set to save businesses across the Goulburn Valley huge money on running costs and heading up the list of energy saving products on the market is LED lighting.

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Shepparton area, and using the example, if each installed energy efficient lighting, that could save the region up to a whopping $4,320,000 annually.

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Taste a drop of the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation’s finest

By David Lee LOCAL Hydrate bottled water has had a colourful makeover, with local Riverport Distribution adding a rainbow around the label in support of Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation, and with every bottle sold 10 cents is being donated to the foundation, with $4,752 already raised through the sale of 47,520 bottles.

The bottles, which are available from Drummond Road Takeaway, Shepparton Market, Tuscany in City Central and Welsford Street Café was the brainchild of Riverport Distribution Director of Hydrate Beverages, Nick Popovski who says that they are keen to keep the initiative going, but need more businesses to jump on board and sell the water.

Nick said, “We’re local and this is a really good way of helping to support a local charity.

“We really just need the local community to get behind us and help towards this great initiative.

“At the end of the day, the more bottles we sell, the more funds we help raise for the foundation.”

Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation Founder, Allan Turner said, “For somebody to do this it shows the goodness of Riverport Distribution’s community spirit.

“It’s another great way to get the message out there of the importance of organ and

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COLOURFUL DONATION… From left, Riverport Distribution Director of Hydrate Beverages, Nick Popovski passing on a cheque for $4,752 to Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation Founder, Allan Turner, which was raised through the sale of Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation themed water bottles. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

tissue donation in quite a subtle way.

“So the next time you go to buy a bottle of water, ask for Zaidee’s water.”

To get involved and stock Zaidee’s water,

contact Riverport Distribution on 5831 3455 or drop into 65 Drummond Road, Shepparton.

NEWS

$10,000 an arty gift

By David Lee WITH a decision on the community’s desire to build a new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) expected to be made during this month’s Greater Shepparton City Council’s meeting on May 19, the Friends of SAM have come out with yet another reason for construction of the new art museum to be accepted, offering a $10,000 gift if the tallied poll votes from the community for a new SAM, passes council’s vote.

According to the friends group, the vibe for agreement of a new SAM is relatively optimistic, telling The Adviser that there have been substantially more pro-new-SAM votes provided through the online poll that ran until April.

Friends of SAM Vice President, Megan Walker said, “The friends group are focused on supporting the new SAM and we are thinking of all sorts of ways we can assist with that. We wanted to provide a substantial gift and we’re hoping it will have an impact on the decision by council because it shows our support, enthusiasm and passion and that we feel strongly enough about the new SAM to have come up with this amount.

“We’re hoping it will act as a bit of an example to other individuals and groups to follow with their support and indicate to council that this is important for a number of people throughout our community.

“The vibe we’ve been getting is relatively optimistic. From what we know, substantially more of the online poll votes were pro a new SAM and we’re hoping council are active in their decision.

“Anything other than a definite no is a step in the right direction.

“We have our fingers crossed.”

GIFT UNDER PROVISO… From left, Friends of Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) Member, Meryl Hill, Vice President, Megan Walker and Member, Barb Gray, along with the other members of the friends group, have come up with $10,000 that they say will be gifted to the SAM Foundation if the decision is made that the construction of a new SAM will go ahead. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Helping put region on the investment radar A COMBINED effort between Greater Shepparton City Council and Committee for Greater Shepparton may just help put Greater Shepparton on the radar to receive the required level of Federal Government investment, after putting forward the region’s case as part of the Federal Government’s senate inquiry into the future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia.

The inquiry comprises the opportunity to provide written submissions and a series of public hearings, with a final report to be provided to the Senate by December 1, 2015.

As part of the inquiry, both council and the Committee for Greater Shepparton extended an invitation to the Senate Standing Committee to host a public hearing in Shepparton. This will provide an opportunity for key organisations and regional leaders to present on matters not only pertaining to the inquiry but issues that are specifically relevant to Greater Shepparton.

Hosting a visit will enable council and the Committee for Greater Shepparton the chance to demonstrate some of the changes occurring within the region’s landscape and the productivity enabling infrastructure that is required to sustain our growth, while highlighting exciting opportunities that are emerging across our region.

ANTICIPATING RESULTS… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council CEO, Gavin Cator and Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Matt Nelson who are anticipating the results of the Federal Government’s senate inquiry into the future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia.

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Greater Shepparton City Council CEO, Gavin Cator said, “Shepparton is the largest regional city in northern Victoria supporting several municipalities, and is nationally recognised as a key part of the Food Bowl of Australia. Despite this level of importance, council has for some time been of the view that the critically important strategic role of Greater Shepparton as the economic base serving a large regional catchment is not fully understood across government. The timing of the inquiry is perfect for us, as we can continue to highlight the much needed investment for such projects as the GV Health and

CBD re-developments, the Goulburn Valley Shepparton By-pass and greatly improved passenger rail services between Shepparton and Melbourne.”

Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO, Matt Nelson said, “Having the opportunity to provide a submission enables the Standing Committee to have a first-hand understanding of the real challenges, needs and opportunities confronting Greater Shepparton in preparing to meet the increasing and changing demands of the population, economy and physical environment.”

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Grammar to show short films SUCCESSFUL FILMS REPRISE… From left, Event Host and Goulburn Valley Grammar School’s Parents and Friends Committee President, Louise Brown, year 6 student, Jaxon Walker, year 5 student, Irenie Haines, year 6 student, Akhil Gadde and year 7 student, Sam Brown, who are all eagerly awaiting the Shepparton Short Film Festival reprise to be held at the school at the end of the month. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

IN a night of great value and variety, Goulburn Valley Grammar School will host a reprise of this year’s successful Shepparton Shorts Film Festival at the end of the month, for those who might have missed the popular event or for those who enjoyed it so much they want to see it again.

From 7pm on Friday, May 29 in the school’s Founders Hall, 14 of the best short films from Australia and around the world will be aired once again, with something for

everyone, from comedies, dramas, animation and more.

Event Host a nd G ou lbu r n Va l ley Grammar School’s Parents and Friends Com m it tee President, L ouise Brow n said, “This is a great night to see a mix of engaging and entertaining short films, along with fine food, drink and real value. Where else could you see 14 films for $15?”

For further information or to book, phone 5821 8155 or email poguep@gvgs.vic.edu.au

20 years celebrating Shepparton businesses NOMINATIONS are now open for the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Awards’ 20th year, with the announcement of new categories to nominate under.

With nominations officially opening from Monday, the community will have 20 weeks to nominate the region’s businesses under this year’s categories, which include two exciting new awards; Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign supported by Shepparton Show Me and Entrepreneur of the Year supported by the Quality Hotel Parklake.

The old favourite category Customer Service, with the subcategories of Professional Service, Trade Services and Retail

Services, will be supported by Choice Group and RACV Business Insurance.

GOTAFE is returning to sponsor the Hospitality Service of the year category, the Greater Shepparton Business Centre is sponsoring the Best New Business – under two years award and Watters Electrical has come on board to sponsor the Apprenticeship/Trainee of the Year award.

The illustrious Hall of Fame Award is being sponsored by the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Win Television sponsoring Professional Service Award, The Adviser supporting the Trade Service of the Year and 95 3SR FM

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sponsoring Retailer of the Year Award.

All businesses within the Greater Shepparton City Council boundary are eligible to be nominated for an awards with each award category’s individual set of criteria available on the website.

The first round of nominees will be announced on May 27 and with the final nominees announced for each category on October 7.

This year’s Business Awards Gala will be held at Eastbank on Friday, October 23, with tickets going on sale through Riverlinks later this month.

Nomination forms available online at www.sheppartonchamber. com.au

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Big blue bus to boot a blue mood Locations and times of beyondblue’s Big Blue Bus roadshow

BUS HELPS BEAT THE BLUES… The beyondblue Big Blue Bus is in the region this week, offering advice and information on depression and anxiety. Photo: Supplied.

Yarrawonga - Wednesday, May 13 from 8:30am to 11:30am at Belmore Street for a community chat ‘n’ check.

Numurkah - Wednesday, May 13 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in Melville Street for a free community afternoon tea.

Tatura - Thursday, May 14 from 9am to 11am at Stuart Mock Place on the corner of Frances and Hogan Streets for a free community morning tea Shepparton - Thursday, May 14 from 12pm to 4pm in the Maude Street Mall for a free community barbeque.

Violet Town - Friday, May 15 from 10:30am to 1pm at the Violet Town Community Complex, Cowslip Street for a free community morning tea.

IF you’re driving past Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall or Tatura’s Stuart Mock Place this week don’t be concerned by the big blue bus, in fact be quite the opposite because it’s the beyondblue Big Blue Bus, here to help the community detour feelings of depression and anxiety.

As part of its 50,000km National Roadshow, the bus will also be visiting Yarrawonga, Numurkah and Violet Town, with free community morning and afternoon teas and barbeques available while the roadshow team provide information on mental health.

beyondblue CEO, Georgie Harman said the visits will provide a great opportunity for people in the region to find out more about depression and anxiety and available support.

“More than three million Australians are currently experiencing depression or anxiety or both – and more than half of all people with these conditions don’t seek help.

Untreated depression is a major risk factor for suicide, which accounts for twice as many Australian deaths as traffic accidents, with 2522 people dying by suicide in 2013.

“We need everyone to realise there is no shame in asking

for support and it’s important to seek help early. The fact is these conditions can affect anyone, even the toughest of people, and tackling depression and anxiety takes guts.

“If you can’t get along to one of our events, please look at the information on our website www.beyondblue.org.au If you need to talk to someone, you can contact the trained mental health professionals at our Support Service anytime on 1300 224 636. You can also chat online (3pm-12am) or email us at www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport.”

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING COMMUNITY LUNCH will be held at South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street, Shepparton on Friday, May 15 and the third Friday of every month. Delicious two course cooked meal.

Lunch is served at 12 noon and the cost is just a donation. Bookings are essential 5821 6172.

JUST DINNER will be held on Saturday, May 16.

A social evening for singles and couples aged 45

to 70. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. For location and times, contact Vicki on 0427 251 274.

PALS PANTHERS TRI STATE GAMES FUNDRAISER will be held on Sunday, May 17 at the Wunghnu Tavern. Barbeque, raffles, lucky door prizes and live performances by Darryl and the Kerrigans. Cost is $10 per head.

AUTHOR CHARLES HALL will talk about his novel Summer’s Gone at Shepparton Library at 2pm on Friday, May 22 . Summer’s Gone explores living in Australia in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Bookings required.

P ho n e S h e pp a r to n Library on 1300 374 765 by Thursday, May 21.

G O U L B U R N VA LLEY HOSPICE CARE SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE will be held on Thursday, May 28 from 2pm a t S t . B r e n d a n ’s Church, Knight Street in Sheppar ton. A ll welcome.

A GARAGE SALE will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Shepparton Church of Christ, corner of Nixon

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For more information on how to register for your Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 45 words or less.

and Corio Streets. Great bargains and sausage sizzle available.

Ongoing GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre, 68 Wyndham Street in Shepparton. For information, phone 5820 0444.

THE COMBINED SHEPPARTON PROBUS CLUB meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am at the Goulburn Valley Hotel. For those ladies and men, retired or semi-retired. Add zest to your lifestyle. For enquiries, phone Kevin on 5822 2673 or Joan on 5823 1987.

PFLAG Shepparton we are a group of parents, family and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who meet regularly to offer support and friendship to families and particularly parents. For more information phone Glenys 0409 626 647 or email pflag@ucce.org.au.

SING AUSTRALIA GROUPS Shepparton meets Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Baptist church Shepparton (except school holidays).

To participate in singing (no auditions needed), contact Meryl on 5831 2202 or 0418 578 369. Also on the sing Australia website www. singaustralia.com.au.

GV CHRONIC PAIN Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 1pm to 2:30pm at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Come along and share in support. For more information, email gvcpsg@ gmail.com or phone 0458 510 416 between 10am and 4pm.

S H E P PA RT O N P U B L I C C emetery

is announcing that the second stage of the mausoleum is completed and now on sale. The historic cemetery reminds the community it is not run by council and still has room available. For information, phone Jeanette Doherty on 5821 2289.

FREE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYONE at St Georges Road Post Office and Milkbar, 102 St Georges Road, Shepparton from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am.

SHEPPARTON CHESS CLUB Inc. meet at Shepparton Access, 227 Wyndham Street Shepparton every Saturday at 1pm. Entry only through back door. New members are welcome.

Adults $3 per day, juniors $1.50. Tea and coffee is provided.

T H E G OU L BU R N VA L L EY K I DN EY SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Monday of the month from 11am until 2pm at University of Melbourne, School of Rural Health, Graham Street, Shepparton. Our group aims to provide understanding and support to family and friends affected by Kidney Disease. For more information, contact Carmel Gordon on 0407 097 455.

GOLF CROQUET for beginners is held every Friday morning from 9am at the Shepparton Croquet Courts, Winston Street, Shepparton.

Come along and learn a most enjoyable game. First two weeks free following a $5 green fee after that.

Flat shoes required, all other equipment supplied.

For further information, phone Trudy Serafini on 5822 0178.

Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com. au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)

VOLUNTEERS; PILLARS OF OUR COMMUNITY… National Volunteer Week is now in full swing; a time to honour the 95 volunteers who work at the local St Vinnies Op Shop. St Vinnies Op Shop Manager, Ray Lawless said, “Without volunteers we can’t operate. We have a great bunch of volunteers here. To have so many volunteers in various roles across the community is just fantastic. We have people here every day of the week volunteering their time to make it a better world for those who are in need.” From left, St Vinnies Op Shop volunteer for 8 years, Carol Mammone, volunteer for 3 years, David Gurney serving customers Gianna and Mel Mahony. Photo: David Lee.

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ICE IN RURAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES Dear Editor, In rural and regional communities, people repeatedly tell me the drug ICE is causing serious damage. The statistics say the numbers of ICE users has doubled since 2010.

I’ve taken a personal interest in this topic for quite some time, and now, as Minister responsible for drugs policy, the issue of ICE is a key priority. Last year I directed the Australian National Advisory Council on Drugs (ANACAD) to make ICE its number one issue.

In March at the U N Conference on Narcotics in Vienna, I had member countries agree to share research and cooperate on this issue.

At countless police stations I’m told the same thing: “We can’t police our way out of this”. We must reduce demand for ICE; so we also need education and treatment services to get people off ICE. I’ve visited treatment facilities, and I’ve seen that ICE cuts down those with money and those without (who often then turn to crime); mums and dads as well as youth – people from all walks of life.

Every community I visit seems to have a tragic ICE story - recently I heard about a brother and sister suiciding after becoming hooked on ICE. The recent Australian Crime Commission report confirmed organised crime gangs are targeting rural and regional Australia.

The Prime Minister, myself and the Minister for Justice have announced a taskforce to report to government on the ICE situation – what’s working and what’s not – and produce an interim report by mid-year.

This will help us build a National ICE Action Strategy.

Members of the community: have your say. Government can’t solve this on its own – this problem reaches deep into the community and we need community help to tackle it.

Submissions to the taskforce can be made at http://www.dpmc.gov.au /taskforces/ national-ICE-taskforce Yours sincerely, Fiona Nash Assistant Minister for Health

LOWERING THE ROAD TOLL Dear Editor, Have they sorted out how they plan to lower the road toll after the ‘disastrous’ Easter weekend? Some have been putting forth ideas in the press how this could be done.

We are given maximum speed limits to follow and when they’re exceeded the police will ticket offenders. But if someone is going below the posted speed limit by 20km or more, it is only then that police will ticket slow vehicles, but they also have to be travelling in the right hand lane of a two lane carriageway going in the same direction, for this to apply.

Large vehicles should only use the left lane in a two lane road going in the same direction, regardless of their speed. On single lane roads motorist going slower than the limit should indicate, pull to the side of the road, and allow traffic to pass them.

This is only common courtesy.

Stupidity, inexperience, careless driving, and inattentive driving is the cause of most accidents. We need to study how the Swedes have tackled their road safety issues. Does anyone else have useful suggestions?

Yours sincerely, Jay Nauss Glen Aplin

CAN ANYONE SHED SOME LIGHT? Dear Editor, I must admit to not knowing a lot about finance. Several years ago Paul Keating devalued the Australian dollar – twice.

When this was done, the price of Japanese imported cars went up in price (also not that a while after this, the Japanese Yen was devalued and the price of imported Japanese cars went up in Australia again). The Reserve Bank recently lowered the interest rate to an all time low of two percent, apparently with the guise of devaluing the Australian dollar to make Australian industries more competitive on the world market.

Will this mean the price of imports will increase to the Australian public yet again?

Especially after the prime minister signed yet another Trade Agreement with China.

A lso, a percentage of ‘Australian’ companies have gone ‘off-shore’ to cut costs, will the rate decrease also have an ‘import effect’ on their products to the Australian purchaser?

Now back to the fact that I know very little about finance. How is all of the current interest rate reduction, and Australian dollar devaluing going to help Australia in general?

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Yours sincerely, Keith Asbury Shepparton Want to have your say?

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Mother’s Day competition winners CONGRATULATIONS to our five lucky winners of the Mother’s Day competition, Ann Marron (outdoor lounge chair & cushion from Billabong Garden Complex, valued at $500), Emily Gibbs (photo session including printed portrait from The Occasion Studios, valued at $400), Evie Boschetti (gift voucher from Sel’s Gifts & Décor, valued at $100), Leone O’Brien (lolly hamper from Billabong Sweets and Treats, valued at $100) and Jacinta Mech (bouquet of flowers from The Flower Shop at Tatura, valued at $50).

Thank you to everybody who entered and The Adviser hopes all mothers across the region had an unforgettable Mother’s Day.

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Super Amart superstore four day opening celebrations

GRAND OPENING… Super Amart Store Manager, Daniel Taylor is anticipating a grand occasion for the opening of their store in Shepparton this week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SUPER Amart will officially open their 50th superstore in Shepparton this Thursday, May 14, and they are celebrating with a four day festival and sale planned to mark the occasion.

Store Manager, Daniel Taylor said Shepparton would be treated with amazing deals to celebrate the store’s grand opening.

“There are some really amazing prices to celebrate our opening because we are the 50th store.

“If you check out the catalogue, you’ll find heaps of specials. Some are even half price, or less!”

Local radio station 96.9 Star FM will be hosting a live event in front of the new store between 10am and 2pm on Thursday May 14, and 95 3SR FM will host the live event on

Saturday, May 16.

The events will include sausage sizzles, food and drinks, and a jumping castle, plus there’s $100 Super Amart vouchers to be given away to lucky shoppers each day.

Super A mart Sales and Operations Manager, Scott Pears said the company was proud to be coming into such a great regional community.

“Shepparton is a gateway to many regional areas and this location ticked lots of boxes and allows us to bring great prices to the area.”

View Super Amart’s huge range and help them celebrate their store opening by dropping down to 7950 Goulburn Valley Highway (the former Harvey Norman store) or visit www.superamart.com.au.

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Fun times just waiting to be had!

ENTERTAINMENT IN SHEPARTON SET TO SCALE NEW HEIGHTS… Climbing enthusiast, Justin Romsey has been charged with the strategic set-up of Fun City’s newly installed rock-climbing wall. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

BRINGING A DREAM TO LIFE… Fun City Business Owner, Angie Shaw is eagerly awaiting the first of their visitors, when doors open in June. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

FUN City, the brainchild of fun-loving Darren Shaw, was an idea that was born out of many years’ setting-up and establishing a number of go kart tracks around the city. The idea of the amusement complex quickly evolved after a trip to America and several visits to complexes of a similar concept.

Darren returned from his USA trip and he and wife Angie felt encouraged to establish their first Fun City, in Sunshine.

The Sunshine Fun City complex has proven so successful that Darren and Angie soon looked for an opportunity to further expand, and fortunately they had their sights set on Shepparton.

The brand new Fun City, Shepparton is set to open its doors in less than four weeks, with the complex set to feature Forula e Go Karts, DarkZone Laser Tag, Balladium, a bungee run, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, rock

climbing, motion thrill rides, amusement machines, a haunted house and several party and corporate rooms.

Business Owner, Angie Shaw said, “We’ve now created employment for a total of 66 staff, who will not officially start until June; but a number of them have been so eagerly awaiting the opening, that they’ve been arriving daily to roll up their sleeves and volunteer their time, in an effort to speed up the process of opening.

“We’ve all been working so hard, but it’s great to see it all coming together now.

“The centre will be fun for all ages and we’re all eagerly anticipating the arrival of our first visitors.”

Keep an eye on the website for more information, visit www.funcity.com.au Fun City is located beside to the new Harvey Norman Store at Riverside Plaza.

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An event not to be missed EXCITEMENT is mounting for Turaton Music Company and Shepparton Brass and Wind, as event plans come together for the presentation of their Gallipoli Centenary Concert to be held at the Eastbank Centre on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24.

Both Turaton’ and Shepparton Brass and Wind have been busy rehearsing for the show, which will feature a stirring rendition of the classic Australian ballad, Waltzing Matilda – featuring a moving integration of the Last Post, as well as many other well-known WW1 era songs such as; ‘Keep The Home Fires Burning” and ‘I’m Going Back Again To Yarrawonga’.

The event is destined to impress the growing number of ticket holders with the extensive collection of memorabilia also on display across the weekend. The Shepparton Motor Museum will exhibit a series of vintage motorbikes and a WW1 era Furphy tank; the Red Cross and local RSL will also contribute a historical display of memorabilia and a squad of six current Airforce Cadets will open the show with a formal march and flag-raising ceremony.

Turaton Music Company President, George Ferguson said, “There has already been over

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GALLIPOLI CENTENARY CONCERT… Turaton Music Company choir group are warming their vocals in preparation for the Gallipoli Centenary Concert, which is set to wow audiences at Eastbank on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. Photo: Supplied.

400 tickets sold, so we do encourage anyone wanting to attend to ensure they book their tickets early to avoid disappointment.”

The Gallipoli Centenary Concert will be held at the Eastbank Centre Shepparton, on

Saturday May 23 at 7.30pm and Sunday May 24 at 2.00pm. Tickets can be booked at Riverlinks, Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton, by phoning 5832 9511 or via the website www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Passionate about personal wellness REST, RELAX AND REPAIR… Qualified Bowen Therapist, Gayle Hoornweg believes in a holistic approach to personal wellness.

Gayle (pictured) practices Bowen therapy on Sam Dolphin, aged 10 months.

Photo: Supplied

QUA LIFIED Bowen Therapist, Gayle Hoornweg is passionate about personal wellness, this alone has been the driving force behind her home-based business.

Set on her property in the beautiful bushland just opposite Waranga Basin; Waranga Natural Therapies offers both aromatherapy and Bowen therapy treatments as well as guided meditations in a tranquil, relaxing environment.

Gayle has been blending her own essential oils for more than 25 years and says she, “Chooses to keep her home and business drug and chemical free,” because she believes, “There is a better way.

“Both Bowen therapy and the use of essential oils in aromatherapy are totally natural forms of healing that can assist clients to relax and repair,” says Gayle.

In an effort to make her services as accessible as possible to the people who need them, Gayle also operates out of a private room at the Shepparton Business Centre on New Dookie Road every Thursday.

Waranga Natural Therapies will be holding an open evening at the Shepparton Business Centre on Thursday June 4, where Gayle is inviting interested members of the community to, “Come along and discuss their needs and gain a further understanding of the services she provides in a casual environment.”

The evening will run from 5pm to 7pm and be followed by a free, guided meditation from 7pm to 8pm.

If you would like to come along and meet Gayle in person, phone ahead and book your place on 0432 045 622 or email waranganaturaltherapies@gmail.com

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Alessi Legal - Personal Injury Lawyers NANCY Alessi, Principal of Alessi Legal, has more than 20 years’ experience in acting on behalf of clients who have been injured at work, in a public place, in the homes of others, in a transport accident - either on the road or as a cyclist or pedestrian, and for people injured as a result of the negligent medical advice or treatment they have received.

Alessi Legal has a dedicated team to support and work with clients to achieve the maximum compensation for their claim.

Obtaining compensation can improve the

quality of life for you and your family.

T i m e l i m i t s ap p l y i n m a k i n g a compensation claim. You should know your rights.

If you think you may be entitled to compensation for an injury, contact Alessi Legal.

To make an enquiry or to arrange a no-obligation appointment call Alessi Legal today on 9602 3995, visit www.alessilegal. com.au In most cases Alessi Legal will act on a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement.

MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS… Nancy Alessi, Principal of Alessi Legal, has over 20 years experience in supporting clients with personal injury claims. Photo: Supplied

GOVERNMENT FUNDS CADET FLIGHTS… Air Force Cadets from Shepparton’s 419 Squadron were treated to flights around the Shepparton area recently. The government-funded flights were aimed at giving cadets aviation experience and knowledge.

Local Cadet Under Officer, David Vallance was one of the lucky cadets chosen and was pretty happy after his flight in a Cessna 152 supplied by Gawne Aviation Shepparton Airport.

Photo: Supplied.

Wedding Expo at Echuca Moama Provides inspiration for brides-to-be HELD in one of regional Victoria’s most popular wedding destinations, the annual Echuca Moama Wedding Expo is on again at Stubberfield Group Sports and Entertainment Centre on Sunday, May 24.

Showcasing over 75 exhibitors, the expo is an event not to be missed for any bride-to-be looking for inspiration, ideas, and assistance with planning their big day.

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With over 400 weddings held in the Echuca Moama area every year, the Echuca Moama Wedding Expo is designed to showcase all of the industry’s local businesses and suppliers that can help bring your dream wedding day to life.

Exhibitors are set to showcase every aspect of a wedding, from event stylists, hairdressers, florists, photographers, make-up artists, cake makers and caterers to gowns and suits, entertainment providers, venues and wedding transport; and all under one roof.

The expo will be held from 10am and 3.30pm on Sunday, May 24 with the popular fashion parade to begin at 1.30pm. There will also be prizes on the day for a number of the lucky brides-to-be who are in attendance.

Entry is $15 for adults and children under 14 are free. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day. For further details on this special event, visit www. echucamoamaweddingexpo.com.au or find the event on Facebook www.facebook.com/ EchucaMoamaWeddingsExpo EXPO INSPIRATION… Kirby Sexton and Daniel Salter were married at Morrisons Winery and Restaurant of Moama, on February 14, this year after attending the 2014 Echuca Moama Wedding Expo. Photo: Supplied by The Art Of Zowie Photography.

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FINE DISPLAY HOMES … Among the region’s fine display homes is the Bohemian by Metricon. Shepparton is experiencing a continued building boom. Check out where you can find Metricon’s land estates and information on their ground-breaking home designs on pages 8 & 9.

MODERN STYLE… The kitchen of Metricon’s Bohemian display home shows the modern style that is desired by home builders today. Photos: Supplied.

INSIDE: 16 pages of New homes, Design ideas, Kitchens, Floor coverings and lifestyle opportunities

Housing market continues to thrive THE Shepparton housing market is continuing the boom that we experienced last year, and with the reserve bank dropping interests rates to an all time low, there has never been a better time to invest in a home in the Shepparton region.

In Shepparton, over the last 10 months we have seen an extra 40 new dwellings erected when compared with the same period in the previous year and during April this year an extra $500,000 plus was spent on new dwellings when compared to April last year, taking the monthly total spent on new dwellings to $5,824,536.

In fact, the boom is being seen across the state, with the value of building permits in Victoria reaching a record $26.9B last year and that number is expected to continue climbing as the housing and building sectors continue to gain strength.

For more on local housing stats and the building permit boom, see Page 3.

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FINE DISPLAY HOMES … Among the region’s fine display homes is the Bohemian by Metricon. Shepparton is experiencing a continued building boom. Check out where you can find Metricon’s land estates and information on their ground-breaking home designs on pages 8 & 9.

MODERN STYLE… The kitchen of Metricon’s Bohemian display home shows the modern style that is desired by home builders today. Photos: Supplied.

INSIDE: 16 pages of New homes, Design ideas, Kitchens, Floor coverings and lifestyle opportunities

Housing market continues to thrive THE Shepparton housing market is continuing the boom that we experienced last year, and with the reserve bank dropping interests rates to an all time low, there has never been a better time to invest in a home in the Shepparton region.

In Shepparton, over the last 10 months we have seen an extra 40 new dwellings erected when compared with the same period in the previous year and during April this year an extra $500,000 plus was spent on new dwellings when compared to April last year, taking the monthly total spent on new dwellings to $5,824,536.

In fact, the boom is being seen across the state, with the value of building permits in Victoria reaching a record $26.9B last year and that number is expected to continue climbing as the housing and building sectors continue to gain strength.

For more on local housing stats and the building permit boom, see Page 3.

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Same Period Last Year

Apr-15 GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

No.

Est. Cost

No.

Est. Cost

New Dwellings

21

5,824,536

21

5,269,442

Dwelling Additions/Outbuildings/ 58 Swimming Pools/Restumps/Demolitions

1,144,368

45

851,920

2

1,473,114

New Commercial

0

Other Commercial/ Additions/ Alterations/shop Fitouts

9

4,389,791

5

760,680

Total

88

11,358,695

73

8,355,156

Outside Municipality

3

101,830

11

506,727

From 1-7-14 to May-15

Same Period Last Year Est. Cost

GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

No.

Est. Cost

New Dwellings

271

67,927,768

231

59,689,501

Dwelling Additions/Outbuildings/ 599 Swimming Pools/Restumps/demolitions

15,597,874

505

13,641,762

New Commercial

28

20,731,253

14

7,472,178

Other Commercial/Addition/ Alteration/Shop Fitouts

58

16,424,843

60

11,010,269

Total

956

120,681,738

810

91,813,710

Outside Municipality

33

831,439

90

3,784,748

Record $27B Victorian building permits in 2014 CONTINUING TO GAIN STRENGTH… Victoria’s building market is continuing to gain strength, with 2014 recording a record $26.9B in building permits.

Photo: Supplied.

THE value of building permits in Victoria in the 2014 was a record $26.9B, 11 percent above the previous highest calendar year total of $24.2B, reported in 2011.

Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Prue Digby said the record building permit activity reported to the Authority in 2014 also was 14 percent higher than the $23.5B, reported in 2013.

“All building work requires a building permit to be issued by a building surveyor unless there is an exemption for the proposed works under the Building Regulations 2006. The building surveyor is obligated to report details of each permit, including the value of works, to the VBA at

the end of each month.

“The data provided to the VBA in 2014 reveals that, compared with 2013, the value of building permits was higher for all seven regions of the state, which also all posted increases in the number of building permits reported.

“The percentage increase in value of building permits in Rural Victoria outstripped the level of increase in Metropolitan Melbourne, 21 percent compared with 13 percent.”

In 2014 building permits by building use compared to 2013 showed an 18.3 percent rise in domestic to $13.7B, an 8.3 percent rise in residential to $4.1B and a 13 percent fall in commercial to $2.9B.

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Kialla Green LOCATED within walking distance to Riverside Plaza and Kialla Spor ting Complex, Kialla Green Shepparton is fast developing a reputation as the place to build for young professionals, offering a convenient lifestyle within a ver y manageable distance to Shepparton CBD. Set amongst Sevens Creek Reserve, on Cimmaron Way, Kialla Green Shepparton is a significant land division offering 300 reasonable sized lots with plenty of room to landscape as desired, in a wellestablished area of Shepparton.

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi recently said, “This is a rare opportunity to invest in an estate so close to the CBD. “This estate features many larger than usual lots, spread throughout. These sized lots are definitely becoming harder to come by.”

Your Land Developments Director, Mark Erskine added, “We acknowledge that there are a number of new developments occurring around the Shepparton and Mooroopna area, but this is a particularly exciting opportunity because it already has so many existing amenities, including the pla za, the water ways and the sporting grounds; whereas many other developments are on outskirts of town and new amenities have not yet been built.

“The blocks are selling quickly now, we have definitely seen an increase in interest in the estate in recent months.

The proximity to amenities is obviously an advantage particularly for those looking to raise a family.”

For more information on investing in your dreams at Kialla Green Shepparton, visit www.yourland.com or phone Rocky Gagliardi on 0407 826 542

CONVENIENT LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO THE CBD… Experience the good life at Kialla Green Shepparton. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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STANDARD DESIGNS JUST A STARTING POINT… Alatalo Bros Building Supervisor, Malcolm Gorton and Construction Manager, Andrew Mann pride themselves on their custom builds. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Custom doesn’t have to be costly BUILT on strength and reliability, Albury-Wodonga based Alatalo Bros has a building history that spans 30 years. The Alatalo Bros name is synonymous with quality workmanship, attention to detail and personalised service, and as a progressive property developer, they pride themselves on establishing strong relationships with local trades and suppliers.

Since the Kensington Gardens project began in Shepparton in February 2009 Alatalo Brothers have now built in excess of 80 homes for new residents with a projected total target of 300 homes by project completion.

General Manager, Tony Moyle said, “The Alatalo Bros philosophy is simple; custom doesn’t have to be costly. We appreciate that every client is unique and we all have different needs, that’s why we offer our standard designs as a starting point, from there we can customise any design to create our client’s dream home.”

If you are looking to build your dream home, Alatalo Bros can help turn your dream home into a reality.

For inspiration on new home designs, visit www.alatalobros.com.au phone our Sales Manager, Michelle Brown on 0422 599 866 or our Shepparton Site Supervisor, Malcom Gorton on 0411 369 589.

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Over 5,000 homes constructed across regional Victoria HERE TO HELP… Metricon Regional North staff, who are here to help you with all your home building needs. Photo: Supplied.

METRICON is celebrating the fact that more than 5,000 country Victorian families now call a Metricon home their own; with the milestone of more than 5,000 new homes having been constructed in regional Victoria, last month.

After establishing in the Goulburn Valley region more than 11 years ago, Metricon now directly employs more than 50 locals, together with over 200 local trades, who are all committed to producing high quality homes.

Metricon’s General Manager of Regional Housing, Phil Barrett said, “The past 11 years has seen the regional market expand dramatically. We now have 92 display homes spanning across Victoria.

“Our regional teams are comprised of local staff; site managers, trade and service teams - meaning that they too are part of the community. By having true local teams, we’re able to offer a much more personal experience. We pride ourselves on the fact that we’re providing local customer service at every turn, ensuring a great home building experience.

“It is also crucial for us to be involved

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and committed to the local Shepparton community; we support a vast range of community groups throughout the region, including the local Shepparton FootballNetball Club, Golden Square Cricket Club and Congupna Football and Netball club.

“At Metricon, we have a proud 38 year history of designing affordable, innovative, quality homes for a wide range of home buyers. We are committed to designing homes that offer sophisticated features, open plan spaces and the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living for Australian families.

“We have extensive and rigorous quality testing processes to ensure that our homes meet the highest standards and quality.

“It is through our dedication to quality and community that Metricon strives to be the best builder in Australia.

“We are committed to being a part of the Shepparton community and are proud to support the region that has shown us so much support since 2004,” said Phil.

For more information visit your nearest Metricon display centre, log on to www. metricon.com.au or call 1300 Metricon.

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Energy efficient lighting set to top up the hip pocket SAVE BIG ON ELECTRICITY BILLS… Hot and Cold Shop Director, Phill Lahm and the team at Hot and Cold Shop have energy efficient options available that could save homes and businesses big money on their electricity bills. Photo: Alicia Niglia..

continued from front page THE Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme (VEET), established by the Victorian Government in 2009, was designed to make energy efficiency improvements more affordable for consumers; contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, and encourage

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investment, employment and innovation in industries that supply energy efficiency goods and services.

Under the scheme, accredited businesses and installation service providers can offer discounts and special offers on selected energy saving products and appliances installed at homes, businesses or other non-residential premises. Basically, the bigger the greenhouse gas reduction, the bigger the potential saving.

Local Shepparton business, Hot and Cold Shop are now focused on assisting local business owners with sizable savings.

Hot and Cold Shop Director, Phill Lahm said, “It is now widely known, that energy efficient lighting can save consumers up to 80 percent of lighting costs through new technology and the provision of superior products.

“A great example of this is that, a simple replacement of a 36 watt fluorescent globe with a 17 watt LED globe can as much as halve your lighting electricity consumption, reduce your air-conditioning power consumption, lower maintenance costs and has the added benefit of longer product lifetimes.

“Businesses just don’t realise how much they can be saving. In fact, there are grants available to help.

“We have a local business who installed energy efficient globes 18 months ago throughout their office and are just six months away from paying off their investment, thanks to the savings in their energy costs.”

The Hot and Cold Shop offer commercial upgrades on not only LED lighting, but also on a range of energy efficient technology, including solar power installations.

So if you are an energy consumer looking to save big money on your electricity bills, visit the team at Hot and Cold Shop, 2/7955 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla (opposite the new Super Amart) or phone them on 5823 1955.

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UNDER THE ONE ROOF… John Brain Roofing Services Co-owners, Ian Williams and Peter Sanders and the team can assist with all your roofing needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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JOHN Brain Roofing Services are experienced and trustworthy suppliers and installers of Colorbond® roofing, fascia and guttering, roller doors and skylights.

The team at John Brain Roofing’ is made up of a trio of dedicated owners; Sales Manager, Ian Williams, Office Manager, Peter Sanders, and Qualified Plumber and Roofer Luke Chambers.

The trio take great pride in delivering personalised customer service, premium products and high quality workmanship, specialising in all aspects of residential, industrial and commercial roofing, including both new and roof replacement work.

Office Manager, Peter says, “We just get in and get the job done. We’re always actively seeking new jobs and when faced with a problem, there’s really is no issue we can’t overcome.”

Based in Shepparton, John Brain Roofing’ services not only the Goulburn Valley, but will also travel as far as Jerilderie, Benalla, Seymour and even Echuca.

“There’s no need to put up with a leaking roof anymore, just give us a call to arrange a free measure and quote,” says Peter.

For a competitive no-obligation, free quote or to discuss your roofing needs call and speak to the friendly team at John Brain Roofing Services today on 5831 2721 or visit www.jbroofing.com.au

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SERVICING THE GREATER VALLEYS FOR OVER 40 YEARS… Cleaves Garden Supplies Depot Manager, Darren Huffer and the team can assist with all your new home landscaping needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Local landscape supplies specialists LOCAL garden supplies centre, Cleave’s Garden Supplies has been your trusted local name in garden supplies, earthmoving and drainage for more than 40 years.

With the combination of equipment and supplies, Cleaves’ offer a complete landscaping service for any project.

Depot Manager, Darren Huffer said, “At Cleave’s Garden Supplies you’ll find everything you need to create your perfect outdoor living spaces.

“Our range of concrete pavers come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes and are versatile enough to be utilised in any backyard configuration for paths, patios, entrances, walkways, garden beds or even features.

“In the yard you’ll also find concrete mailboxes, large scale feature boulders, pebbles, rock, mulch, sand and everything else you’ll need for your landscaping project.”

“We are qualified drainers, earthmovers, excavators and are one of the largest sand and gravel yards in the area.

Cleave’s Garden Supplies service customers across the greater Goulburn Valley area and beyond and pride themselves on the services they deliver.

For more information, call into Cleave’s Earthmoving and Drainage and Cleave’s Garden Supplies at 20 Wanganui Road, Shepparton. For Earthmoving hire contact 0407 344 987 and for Garden Supplies 5821 2111.

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WOOL IS THE WAY TO GO… Twist, plush or loop pile; Business Owner, Col Haigh of Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre prides himself on stocking premium quality, boutique flooring options.

Photo: Alicia Niglia

ESTABLISHED since 1981, Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre has been taking care of the flooring needs of Shepparton residents, and residents of surrounding regions for over 31 years.

With a firm belief in providing exceptional customer service, high quality products and premium, boutique woollen carpet blends, it’s no wonder Col has been in the business for so long.

A part of the WoolSet Group since 2001, Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre offers a large variety of wool and wool blend carpets. Wool, being a natural fibre, is continually in abundance. It uses no chemicals in its creation and is environmentally responsible. Wool feels soft and inviting and is easy to keep clean, naturally repelling dirt and liquids.

As well as stocking an extensive range of twist, plush and loop pile woollen carpets, Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre also stock a wide range of nylon carpets, vinyls, timber products and rugs.

Col says that his many years of experience in the industry is what allows him to provide his customers with a significant amount of installation expertise.

Call in and view the range of premium wool and wool blend carpets at Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre, 7993 Melbourne Road, Shepparton or phone Col on 5831 5277.

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Hot tips from Hotondo THERE is no better time to educate yourself on energy efficient technologies than when you’re building a new home.

You can choose products that will be positive for the environment and your hip pocket.

Local Hotondo Homes Builders, Colin and Suz Mintern have over 20 years’ building experience. They are committed to a carbon conscious future and offer home technologies in their designs to reduce your footprint.

Colin said, “Making your home more energy efficient can be as simple as having plenty of windows to more intricate methods like harnessing solar power.

“We have a few basic tips that we share with all our clients.”

• Quality insulation acts as a barrier against heat entering the home in summer and warmth escaping in winter.

• A large quantity of a home’s heating and cooling is lost through windows.

Install double glazed glass to avoid this.

• Choosing energy efficient appliances is a great way to save on bills, especially with large appliances like fridges or washing machines.

Colin and Suz build Hotondo Homes in Shepparton and nearby areas such as

ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES OUR SPECIALTY… Local Hotondo Homes Builders, Colin and Suz Mintern share many tips and tricks with their clients that can assist in making their new home more energy efficient. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Mansfield, Benalla, Echuca and Nagambie.

They specialise in building energy efficient homes and on larger lifestyle blocks of land.

For more information contact Hotondo Homes Shepparton on 5831 2250 or visit their display home at 53 Canterbury Avenue.

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Same Period Last Year

Apr-15 GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

No.

Est. Cost

No.

Est. Cost

New Dwellings

21

5,824,536

21

5,269,442

Dwelling Additions/Outbuildings/ 58 Swimming Pools/Restumps/Demolitions

1,144,368

45

851,920

2

1,473,114

New Commercial

0

Other Commercial/ Additions/ Alterations/shop Fitouts

9

4,389,791

5

760,680

Total

88

11,358,695

73

8,355,156

Outside Municipality

3

101,830

11

506,727

From 1-7-14 to May-15

Same Period Last Year Est. Cost

GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

No.

Est. Cost

New Dwellings

271

67,927,768

231

59,689,501

Dwelling Additions/Outbuildings/ 599 Swimming Pools/Restumps/demolitions

15,597,874

505

13,641,762

New Commercial

28

20,731,253

14

7,472,178

Other Commercial/Addition/ Alteration/Shop Fitouts

58

16,424,843

60

11,010,269

Total

956

120,681,738

810

91,813,710

Outside Municipality

33

831,439

90

3,784,748

Record $27B Victorian building permits in 2014 CONTINUING TO GAIN STRENGTH… Victoria’s building market is continuing to gain strength, with 2014 recording a record $26.9B in building permits.

Photo: Supplied.

THE value of building permits in Victoria in the 2014 was a record $26.9B, 11 percent above the previous highest calendar year total of $24.2B, reported in 2011.

Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Prue Digby said the record building permit activity reported to the Authority in 2014 also was 14 percent higher than the $23.5B, reported in 2013.

“All building work requires a building permit to be issued by a building surveyor unless there is an exemption for the proposed works under the Building Regulations 2006. The building surveyor is obligated to report details of each permit, including the value of works, to the VBA at

the end of each month.

“The data provided to the VBA in 2014 reveals that, compared with 2013, the value of building permits was higher for all seven regions of the state, which also all posted increases in the number of building permits reported.

“The percentage increase in value of building permits in Rural Victoria outstripped the level of increase in Metropolitan Melbourne, 21 percent compared with 13 percent.”

In 2014 building permits by building use compared to 2013 showed an 18.3 percent rise in domestic to $13.7B, an 8.3 percent rise in residential to $4.1B and a 13 percent fall in commercial to $2.9B.

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Kialla Green LOCATED within walking distance to Riverside Plaza and Kialla Spor ting Complex, Kialla Green Shepparton is fast developing a reputation as the place to build for young professionals, offering a convenient lifestyle within a ver y manageable distance to Shepparton CBD. Set amongst Sevens Creek Reserve, on Cimmaron Way, Kialla Green Shepparton is a significant land division offering 300 reasonable sized lots with plenty of room to landscape as desired, in a wellestablished area of Shepparton.

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Director, Rocky Gagliardi recently said, “This is a rare opportunity to invest in an estate so close to the CBD. “This estate features many larger than usual lots, spread throughout. These sized lots are definitely becoming harder to come by.”

Your Land Developments Director, Mark Erskine added, “We acknowledge that there are a number of new developments occurring around the Shepparton and Mooroopna area, but this is a particularly exciting opportunity because it already has so many existing amenities, including the pla za, the water ways and the sporting grounds; whereas many other developments are on outskirts of town and new amenities have not yet been built.

“The blocks are selling quickly now, we have definitely seen an increase in interest in the estate in recent months.

The proximity to amenities is obviously an advantage particularly for those looking to raise a family.”

For more information on investing in your dreams at Kialla Green Shepparton, visit www.yourland.com or phone Rocky Gagliardi on 0407 826 542

CONVENIENT LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO THE CBD… Experience the good life at Kialla Green Shepparton. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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STANDARD DESIGNS JUST A STARTING POINT… Alatalo Bros Building Supervisor, Malcolm Gorton and Construction Manager, Andrew Mann pride themselves on their custom builds. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Custom doesn’t have to be costly BUILT on strength and reliability, Albury-Wodonga based Alatalo Bros has a building history that spans 30 years. The Alatalo Bros name is synonymous with quality workmanship, attention to detail and personalised service, and as a progressive property developer, they pride themselves on establishing strong relationships with local trades and suppliers.

Since the Kensington Gardens project began in Shepparton in February 2009 Alatalo Brothers have now built in excess of 80 homes for new residents with a projected total target of 300 homes by project completion.

General Manager, Tony Moyle said, “The Alatalo Bros philosophy is simple; custom doesn’t have to be costly. We appreciate that every client is unique and we all have different needs, that’s why we offer our standard designs as a starting point, from there we can customise any design to create our client’s dream home.”

If you are looking to build your dream home, Alatalo Bros can help turn your dream home into a reality.

For inspiration on new home designs, visit www.alatalobros.com.au phone our Sales Manager, Michelle Brown on 0422 599 866 or our Shepparton Site Supervisor, Malcom Gorton on 0411 369 589.

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Over 5,000 homes constructed across regional Victoria HERE TO HELP… Metricon Regional North staff, who are here to help you with all your home building needs. Photo: Supplied.

METRICON is celebrating the fact that more than 5,000 country Victorian families now call a Metricon home their own; with the milestone of more than 5,000 new homes having been constructed in regional Victoria, last month.

After establishing in the Goulburn Valley region more than 11 years ago, Metricon now directly employs more than 50 locals, together with over 200 local trades, who are all committed to producing high quality homes.

Metricon’s General Manager of Regional Housing, Phil Barrett said, “The past 11 years has seen the regional market expand dramatically. We now have 92 display homes spanning across Victoria.

“Our regional teams are comprised of local staff; site managers, trade and service teams - meaning that they too are part of the community. By having true local teams, we’re able to offer a much more personal experience. We pride ourselves on the fact that we’re providing local customer service at every turn, ensuring a great home building experience.

“It is also crucial for us to be involved

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and committed to the local Shepparton community; we support a vast range of community groups throughout the region, including the local Shepparton FootballNetball Club, Golden Square Cricket Club and Congupna Football and Netball club.

“At Metricon, we have a proud 38 year history of designing affordable, innovative, quality homes for a wide range of home buyers. We are committed to designing homes that offer sophisticated features, open plan spaces and the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living for Australian families.

“We have extensive and rigorous quality testing processes to ensure that our homes meet the highest standards and quality.

“It is through our dedication to quality and community that Metricon strives to be the best builder in Australia.

“We are committed to being a part of the Shepparton community and are proud to support the region that has shown us so much support since 2004,” said Phil.

For more information visit your nearest Metricon display centre, log on to www. metricon.com.au or call 1300 Metricon.

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Energy efficient lighting set to top up the hip pocket SAVE BIG ON ELECTRICITY BILLS… Hot and Cold Shop Director, Phill Lahm and the team at Hot and Cold Shop have energy efficient options available that could save homes and businesses big money on their electricity bills. Photo: Alicia Niglia..

continued from front page THE Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme (VEET), established by the Victorian Government in 2009, was designed to make energy efficiency improvements more affordable for consumers; contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, and encourage

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investment, employment and innovation in industries that supply energy efficiency goods and services.

Under the scheme, accredited businesses and installation service providers can offer discounts and special offers on selected energy saving products and appliances installed at homes, businesses or other non-residential premises. Basically, the bigger the greenhouse gas reduction, the bigger the potential saving.

Local Shepparton business, Hot and Cold Shop are now focused on assisting local business owners with sizable savings.

Hot and Cold Shop Director, Phill Lahm said, “It is now widely known, that energy efficient lighting can save consumers up to 80 percent of lighting costs through new technology and the provision of superior products.

“A great example of this is that, a simple replacement of a 36 watt fluorescent globe with a 17 watt LED globe can as much as halve your lighting electricity consumption, reduce your air-conditioning power consumption, lower maintenance costs and has the added benefit of longer product lifetimes.

“Businesses just don’t realise how much they can be saving. In fact, there are grants available to help.

“We have a local business who installed energy efficient globes 18 months ago throughout their office and are just six months away from paying off their investment, thanks to the savings in their energy costs.”

The Hot and Cold Shop offer commercial upgrades on not only LED lighting, but also on a range of energy efficient technology, including solar power installations.

So if you are an energy consumer looking to save big money on your electricity bills, visit the team at Hot and Cold Shop, 2/7955 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla (opposite the new Super Amart) or phone them on 5823 1955.

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Free roofing measure and quote

UNDER THE ONE ROOF… John Brain Roofing Services Co-owners, Ian Williams and Peter Sanders and the team can assist with all your roofing needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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JOHN Brain Roofing Services are experienced and trustworthy suppliers and installers of Colorbond® roofing, fascia and guttering, roller doors and skylights.

The team at John Brain Roofing’ is made up of a trio of dedicated owners; Sales Manager, Ian Williams, Office Manager, Peter Sanders, and Qualified Plumber and Roofer Luke Chambers.

The trio take great pride in delivering personalised customer service, premium products and high quality workmanship, specialising in all aspects of residential, industrial and commercial roofing, including both new and roof replacement work.

Office Manager, Peter says, “We just get in and get the job done. We’re always actively seeking new jobs and when faced with a problem, there’s really is no issue we can’t overcome.”

Based in Shepparton, John Brain Roofing’ services not only the Goulburn Valley, but will also travel as far as Jerilderie, Benalla, Seymour and even Echuca.

“There’s no need to put up with a leaking roof anymore, just give us a call to arrange a free measure and quote,” says Peter.

For a competitive no-obligation, free quote or to discuss your roofing needs call and speak to the friendly team at John Brain Roofing Services today on 5831 2721 or visit www.jbroofing.com.au

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SERVICING THE GREATER VALLEYS FOR OVER 40 YEARS… Cleaves Garden Supplies Depot Manager, Darren Huffer and the team can assist with all your new home landscaping needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Local landscape supplies specialists LOCAL garden supplies centre, Cleave’s Garden Supplies has been your trusted local name in garden supplies, earthmoving and drainage for more than 40 years.

With the combination of equipment and supplies, Cleaves’ offer a complete landscaping service for any project.

Depot Manager, Darren Huffer said, “At Cleave’s Garden Supplies you’ll find everything you need to create your perfect outdoor living spaces.

“Our range of concrete pavers come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes and are versatile enough to be utilised in any backyard configuration for paths, patios, entrances, walkways, garden beds or even features.

“In the yard you’ll also find concrete mailboxes, large scale feature boulders, pebbles, rock, mulch, sand and everything else you’ll need for your landscaping project.”

“We are qualified drainers, earthmovers, excavators and are one of the largest sand and gravel yards in the area.

Cleave’s Garden Supplies service customers across the greater Goulburn Valley area and beyond and pride themselves on the services they deliver.

For more information, call into Cleave’s Earthmoving and Drainage and Cleave’s Garden Supplies at 20 Wanganui Road, Shepparton. For Earthmoving hire contact 0407 344 987 and for Garden Supplies 5821 2111.

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Why not choose wool?

WOOL IS THE WAY TO GO… Twist, plush or loop pile; Business Owner, Col Haigh of Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre prides himself on stocking premium quality, boutique flooring options.

Photo: Alicia Niglia

ESTABLISHED since 1981, Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre has been taking care of the flooring needs of Shepparton residents, and residents of surrounding regions for over 31 years.

With a firm belief in providing exceptional customer service, high quality products and premium, boutique woollen carpet blends, it’s no wonder Col has been in the business for so long.

A part of the WoolSet Group since 2001, Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre offers a large variety of wool and wool blend carpets. Wool, being a natural fibre, is continually in abundance. It uses no chemicals in its creation and is environmentally responsible. Wool feels soft and inviting and is easy to keep clean, naturally repelling dirt and liquids.

As well as stocking an extensive range of twist, plush and loop pile woollen carpets, Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre also stock a wide range of nylon carpets, vinyls, timber products and rugs.

Col says that his many years of experience in the industry is what allows him to provide his customers with a significant amount of installation expertise.

Call in and view the range of premium wool and wool blend carpets at Col Haigh’s Carpet Centre, 7993 Melbourne Road, Shepparton or phone Col on 5831 5277.

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Hot tips from Hotondo THERE is no better time to educate yourself on energy efficient technologies than when you’re building a new home.

You can choose products that will be positive for the environment and your hip pocket.

Local Hotondo Homes Builders, Colin and Suz Mintern have over 20 years’ building experience. They are committed to a carbon conscious future and offer home technologies in their designs to reduce your footprint.

Colin said, “Making your home more energy efficient can be as simple as having plenty of windows to more intricate methods like harnessing solar power.

“We have a few basic tips that we share with all our clients.”

• Quality insulation acts as a barrier against heat entering the home in summer and warmth escaping in winter.

• A large quantity of a home’s heating and cooling is lost through windows.

Install double glazed glass to avoid this.

• Choosing energy efficient appliances is a great way to save on bills, especially with large appliances like fridges or washing machines.

Colin and Suz build Hotondo Homes in Shepparton and nearby areas such as

ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES OUR SPECIALTY… Local Hotondo Homes Builders, Colin and Suz Mintern share many tips and tricks with their clients that can assist in making their new home more energy efficient. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Mansfield, Benalla, Echuca and Nagambie.

They specialise in building energy efficient homes and on larger lifestyle blocks of land.

For more information contact Hotondo Homes Shepparton on 5831 2250 or visit their display home at 53 Canterbury Avenue.

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80kms on a postie bike to raise funds for hospice THIS year’s Skeeta Ride saw 35 riders and support crew raise $1,192.55 for Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service.

The riders jumped aboard postie bikes and took an 80km, 2 day trip from Abbeyard to Wonnangatta Station, in memory of Garth Wallace.

Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service Executive Manager, Carmel Smith said, “This is just an amazing effort.

“It will go straight back into patient care in the local area. We’re very grateful.

“This amount equates to allowing us to care for somebody at home for a week, which is pretty significant.”

Ride participant, Mark Hyland said, “People dug really deep along the ride. They were very generous and this is a great amount to have raised for such a small group of people.

“Hospice provides a service that goes mostly unseen by the community but it is an important service. We’re glad to be able to support them all we can.”

RIDE RAISES FUNDS AND HOPE… From left, Skeeta Ride participant, Steven Threlfall, handing over the $1,192.55 raised during this year’s ride, to Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service Executive Manager, Carmel Smith with ride participants, Mario Rizzeri and Mark Hyland. Photo: David Lee.

CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY… Shepparton Gardens Resident, Nancy Wilson received a beautiful rose from Sirius College Student, Ece Aydin as part of a special preMother’s Day celebration at Shepparton Gardens. Photo: Supplied.

Residents enjoy a special Mother’s Day celebration RESIDENTS at Shepparton Gardens were treated to a special pre-Mother’s Day celebration last week, when 10 students from Sirius College handed out roses, read poems and had meaningful chats with the residents.

Shepparton Gardens Managers, Paul and Michelle MacFarlane said, “The kids

really love it and it’s beautiful to see the interaction with the residents.

“It’s the little things like this that make all the difference to the residents.”

Resident, Linda Castano said, “It was a wonderful morning.

“The kids are just so friendly and they love coming every year. It’s just so special.”

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Message from your Council

Greater Sheppart

It gives us great pleasure to present the 2015/2016 Budget to our ratepayers and residents.

Council delivers over 150 services to the community through various program, activities grants and projects which are aligned to the Strategic Resource Plan and resourced by the annual budget. Council must achieve a balance between those services the community desires and the funds available, which is an ongoing challenge.

To achieve these goals, the Budget proposes an increase in total revenue raised from all rates and charges of 4.95 per cent, excluding supplementaries, in the 2015/2016 financial year.

This level allows Council to maintain existing service levels, fund a number of new initiatives and continue to allocate additional funds to renew ageing infrastructure. The rate increase has been kept in line with the levels projected in Council’s adopted Strategic Resource Plan.

The total Capital Works program will be $41.01 million, of which highlights include: ⊲ Greater

Shepparton Regional Sports Precinct ($9.24 million) ⊲ Cosgrove 3 landfill site design and construction ($6.18 million) ⊲ Verney Road Stage 2 - Hawkins St to Graham St ($3.32 million) ⊲ New and renewal works at the Aquamoves centre changerooms and car park ($2.49 million) ⊲ Upgrade works to drainage in Shepparton East ($1.01 million) ⊲ Expanding the Regional Saleyards salepens and walkways ($0.82 million) ⊲ Finance systems replacement ($0.82 million) The Budget aims to put Council into a healthy financial position with the uncertainty surrounding rate capping to be implemented by the Victorian Government in 2016/2017. Council will need to consider strategies as part of its strategic resource planning to respond to the impacts of reduced rate revenue including options such as reduced service delivery and reduced capital expenditure.

As this is your money, we’d like to hear from you. We encourage you to have a look at the Budget, make a submission and tell us if we’ve got the balance right.

Submissions will be received until 29 May and you will have the chance to present your submission to Council.

- Greater Shepparton Councillors

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Capital works overview

Aquamoves redevelopment $2.49 million The works include upgrading the wet and dry area and Raymond West changerooms. The Aquamoves carpark will also be upgraded to a sealed and lined carpark and the carpark lighting will also be upgraded.

"Once the carpark and lighting is complete around Aquamoves, it will encourage more people to use the facility as well as walk around the lake. When the project is complete this will ease the car parking situation and customers will be more comfortable walking to and from the facility at night." Emine Ahmet, Aquamoves member

Tatura Senior Citizens extension $124,000 Extension of building to meet accessibility standards and provide additional space for user groups.

"This upgrade will make a huge difference to the club and users. The building means a lot to all members and we are all very passionate about the project."

- Kaye, Senior Citizens member

Katandra West School crossing upgrade $30,000 "The school crossing upgrade will allow our kids to walk and ride safely to and from school, which is important as we encourage kids to be active."

- Acting Principal, Katandra West Primary School Marcia Waters.

Arcadia Recreation Reserve toilet $110,000 Renewal of the existing toilet facilities at the Arcadia Recreation Reserve to provide accessible facilities for use by recreation reserve users and the public.

"We are very happy that money has been allocated to upgrade the toilets as it means more events and activities can be held here."

- Gary Kirkright, Arcadia Community Plan Group

ton Draft Budget 2015/16 Where does my rate money go?

Have we got it right?

$100 spend - Council expenditure allocations

Have your say

Waste Services $7.41

This is a draft budget. This means that anyone in the community can have their say about it, be heard in support of their submission and have their views considered.

Capital Works $30.48

To have your say, you can: ⊲ Send

an email to council@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Tourism and Economic Development $4.44

⊲ Use

the online feedback form at www.greatershepparton.com.au

⊲ Write

to us at Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, 3632

Recreation, Aquatics and Public Open Spaces $8.73

Aged and Childrens $11.12

Maintaining Community Facilities and Assets $7.61 Health, Animals, Law, Order and Safety $3.33

Arts and Libraries $3.18 Building and Planning $3.11 Governance and Administration $12.52

Environmental Management and Drainage $3.43

Community Development $4.65

What happens next? ⊲ 29

May - Submissions close at 5pm

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June - If required, Council will hear people in support of their written submissions at a Special Council Meeting from 5.30pm.

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How does the budget affect you?

June - Council will consider the adoption of the Budget at a Special council Meeting, with any amendments from 5.30pm

Find out more. ⊲ Download

the draft budget www.greatershepparton.com.au.

⊲ Inspect

the budget during business hours at Council’s Welsford Street Office and Doyles Road Complex and the Shepparton Regional Library.

⊲ Email

us on council@shepparton.vic.gov.au to request a copy or invite our staff to attend a community meeting.

⊲ Want

to ask a question, without making a formal submission? Fill out the online form www.greatershepparton.com.au and one of our staff will get back to you.

Written submissions on the draft budget must be received by 5pm 29 May 2015. Please include your name and address. If you wish to be heard by Council in support of your written submission, please indicate this and supply a phone number so we can organise a time. Please indicate if someone else will be representing you, and their name. Submissions are provided in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989.

This means submissions are treated as public documents for 12 months and are available for public inspection.

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Legal strengths and experience combine DO YOU KNOW US?… The search is on for the family who might own the photograph of the soldier on the left, which has been found in the Rushworth area. The photo was found in a book that somebody borrowed from a friend of local Rushworth resident, Margaret Toohey, who wasn’t sure who it belonged to, and in her wisdom handed it into the Rushworth Salvation Army Thrift Shop to see if they could track down the owner.

If anybody knows who the photograph is of or who it might belong to, phone Jenny Spence or Elvie Moody on 5856 2078 or after hours on 5856 1305.

The photo on the right, taken in 1963 or 1964, was dropped in to The Adviser by local resident, Jock O’Connor, who was wondering if anybody in the community might be able to name the seven unknown boys. From left (back), Old St Coleman’s College Under 17 football team players, Barry Crimmons, John Mortimer, Peter Moylan, unknown, unknown and unknown. (Middle), Ducka McGurgan, Bill Gladman, unknown, unknown, Denis McManus, Paul Lott and John Guthrie. (Front), Vivian Lincoln, Brian Heinz, Barry Baldi, Leon Mullins, unknown, Noel Patterson and unknown.

Snapshots of Shepparton’s past SHEPPARTON has been a thriving community for more than 155 years, and throughout that time many people and events have helped to shape the township into the community that it is today.

The Adviser, with the help of former local, Marlene Kuhn and the wider community, has decided to share some of those moments in time with you through a series of photographs.

If you have an old photograph of a local event or moment in time that you would love to see published, feel free to email the image to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au

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TWO of regional Victoria’s most prominent law firms announced last week that they would be combining their strengths and more than 190 years of experience in providing varied legal services, through a merger that is set to be affective as of July 1 this year.

Dawes & Vary and Riordan Legal will merge to become Dawes & Vary Riordan, which will result in a law firm with over 80 staff and offices throughout the Goulburn Valley. Directors of the new firm will be current Dawes & Vary Directors, Charles Hart, Lesley Hart, Racheal Alamaras and Hugh Melville together with current Riordan Legal Directors, Danny Barlow, Andrew Galbraith and Diana Mercuri. Current Riordan Legal Director and former Managing Director, Rob Crow will stay on as a consultant of Dawes & Vary Riordan.

Dawes & Vary Managing Director, Charles Hart said, “To us the merger is a great fit, with both firms having a long standing, demonstrated philosophy of providing the highest quality legal services to our clients.

Riordan Legal Managing Director, Danny Barlow said, “When we started talking we realised that both firms were looking to continue to deliver high quality services to our existing clients and to increasingly provide an option for clients who otherwise would go to Melbourne for their more complex legal requirements. We feel that the merger will help us deliver on these goals.”

Charles said, “The scale and depth of legal skills within the merged entity will mean that we can offer a level of service resulting in efficiencies for our clients and exciting development opportunities for our staff.”

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Shepparton lucks out in budget GOVERNMENT BUDGET SNUB… GV Health CEO, Dale Fraser is pleased that the Andrews Labor Government’s State Budget included $1M for the planning of the hospital’s redevelopment, but he, along with the region’s other members and levels of government believe that the region has mostly been snubbed. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

BUT it is the big ticket items that Shepparton has missed out on, such as funding for the bypass, funding for rail services/upgrade and the $150M in funding needed to upgrade GV Health, that are seeing local government react unenthusiastically to the budget.

Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell has slammed the Andrews Labor Government for snubbing Shepparton in the budget.

“This is a devastating budget for the Goulburn Valley community.

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The Andrews Labor Government has not funded any major projects in Greater Shepparton.

“Despite the government touting this budget as being for the people, it is clearly not for the people of Shepparton.

“The ultimate insult in this year’s budget was Shepparton not even being included on the map of Victoria in the Government’s Rural and Regional budget information paper.

“This is a typical Labor Government budget that ignores the needs of the people of Shepparton,” Ms Lovell said.

Independent Member for Shepparton, Suzanna Sheed has expressed disappointment at the lack of investment in the Shepparton district.

“The treasurer said this budget has ‘fairness at its heart and families in its reach.’

“It’s hard to see how that statement relates to the Shepparton district at all.

“The GV Health master plan has been in development for more than 15 years.

I hope this funding for the completion of the planning stage once and for all decides on the best facility needed to meet the growing health demands of the Shepparton and district community now, and into the future.

“We need to show the Minister for Public Transport how desperately we need an upgrade of the line and rolling stock. I urge everyone who wants an improved service to join the All Aboard Shepparton campaign on May 28 to push the government to make a real rail commitment to this region,” Ms Sheed said.

GV Health CEO, Dale Fraser said, “The $1M will enable us to continue to develop a plan to submit to Treasury, where we can make our best case to receive funding for the necessary redevelopment at the Graham Street campus.

“We won’t be satisfied that we’ve got what we need; until we physically have the facilities that others take for granted,” Mr Fraser said.

Locals receive highest of accolades

AWARDED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT… From left, Bridges Office Manager, Tanya Ponting and Financial Advisors, Rod Giri and John Foster, who were recently awarded the Bridges Branch of the Year - recognising outstanding achievement and professionalism. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

LONG term Shepparton residents and financial planners, John Foster and Rod Giri recently received the highest of accolades by being acknowledged with an award from national financial planning and stockbroking company, Bridges Financial Services.

The award saw John and Rod’s locally-owned financial planning practice, Bridges Shepparton, crowned ‘Bridges Branch of the Year - recognising outstanding achievement and professionalism’ placing them at the top of their field amongst 65 financial planning branches Australia wide.

John said, “I attribute our success to great teamwork and the opportunity provided to grow the business through fantastic business partnerships in the local community.”

CEO of Bridges Financial Services, Nick Langton said, “At Bridges, we believe that financial advice makes a difference and this award acknowledges the high level of service and support John and Rod provide to their clients and for raising the bar in the personification of the Bridges brand in its local community.”

Education Week 2015 May 17-23

Crack the code with maths

A message from the Minister for Education MINISTER for Education, James Merlino has said, “The Victorian Government is transforming Victoria into The Education State.”

This represents a bold step forward, ensuring a prosperous, dynamic, fair and equal Victoria.

Education is the key to a brighter future for every Victorian; it equips us with the skills we need to live good lives, to solve problems, to better understand those around us, to adapt to new technologies, to do our jobs and to contribute to our communities.

Education will be the solid foundation on which our State’s economic and competitive advantage is built.

The wellbeing of our communities and the robustness of our economy will rest on a population that can acquire new skills and knowledge.

The theme of Education Week 2015 is ‘Maths’ - a fitting theme in the Education State.

As part of ‘Crack the Code with Maths’, hundreds of schools and some early years education providers will open their doors to their school community to showcase how they are helping every child reach his or her potential, including in maths.

“When are we ever going to use this?” Is a thought that has no-doubt passed through many young minds when faced with a tough algebra question.

Education Week provides an opportunity to show that maths is relevant to all students, regardless of their career aspirations.

Across Victoria, students are capitalising on the intersection of maths and coding; the programming languages, which operate computers, to ‘Crack the Code with Maths’. Some are collaborating with software developers on

programs such as lunchtime ‘Coding Clubs’, where students create their own software and smartphone apps.

Students are using their maths skills to solve real-life problems, while others will tackle more imaginative tasks — such as programming Lego robots or creating a fictional virus, which causes humans to turn into deadly zombies.

Higher level maths and coding skills are increasingly important in the workplace, including in ICT, engineering, architecture and medical research.

However, almost every industry sector requires people with maths proficiency; nurses, chefs and tradespeople all need to perform calculations and measurements.

Regardless of their choice of career, young people will use maths by exercising their skills in problem solving, logical thinking and creativity.

The Victorian Government is determined to ensure that, in The Education State, children have the opportunity to develop maths skills early in life, and continue to be engaged by maths throughout their schooling.

By supporting our schools, and through inspiring programs such as those delivered by Victoria’s superb Science and Mathematics Specialist Centres, we will ensure that Victorians have the maths skills they need to thrive in the modern world.

I encourage all students, parents, teacher and schools to be inspired during Victoria’s 71st Education Week, May 17 to 23, to find out more, visit education.vic.gov.au/ educationweek EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE… Minister for Education, James Merlino. Photo: Supplied.

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Education Week 2015 May 17-23

Crack the code with maths

2014 SCHOOL LEADERS… From left, Wanganui Park Secondary College student, Lucy Merino, Shepparton High School students, Rhys Down, Liana Besim, Mooroopna Secondary College student, Tanvi Petal (front), Wanganui Park Secondary College student, Bronson Giuca (back), McGuire College students, Shazia Ahmadi and Aeman Abdullah and Mooroopna Secondary College student, Megan Berner. Photo: Supplied.

“Better Together” Secondary State Education better prepares students AS you may have seen in a number of media outlets in the previous twelve months, including The Adviser; Greater Shepparton’s four state secondary colleges are working on a range of strategies to better prepare students for life after their secondary education.

Wanganui Park Secondary College Principal, Ken Murray said, “The world that we are preparing our young people for is constantly changing, and it is imperative that we adapt the way that we teach and they learn to prepare them ready for this.

“At this time of the year, families are often making important decisions about choosing secondary schools for their children. There is a common view that if you send your child to a private school, your child will get better results. The current statistics prove that this is a common misconception.”

A recent review of almost 30 academic studies revealed state schools achieve similar student outcomes to catholic and independent schools across a range of education indicators. The review showed there were no significant differences between the results of students from state, catholic and independent schools in national and international tests and in university completion rates. Furthermore, in the first year of university, students from state schools outperform other students; they have been shown to achieve higher grades in their first year of university than students from catholic and independent schools.

You can read more about the review’s findings at www.saveourschools.com.au/ public-education/studies-show-public-schools-achieve-similar-results-to-private-schools Ken went on to say, “We believe it is important that families know about this information because it can assist with their decision-making. The review is one of many pieces of educational research showing that students from the same social background do as well in state schools as they do in catholic or independent schools. State schools achieve most in the area of developing your child’s potential and that’s the most significant thing.”

For families considering these decisions, we encourage you to attend the information nights and open day sessions at each of our secondary schools, and see for yourself the things that we are achieving – better together.

For further details information nights and open day sessions, see advertisement left.

An artful passion for change AT THE La Trobe University Shepparton campus you can specialise in disciplines including; History, English and Sociology as well as understand and make sense of the past and present social world. With subjects designed to challenge the way you think.

La Trobe University, Shepparton campus also offers a Diploma of Arts, which provides a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Arts.

Within the Diploma of Arts, students are taught skills including, referencing and how to write assignments, enabling them to successfully navigate through the Bachelor degree. Once students have passed their Diploma of Arts they can choose to continue into the Bachelor of Arts and be given credit for the entire first year.

Dr Lucinda Aberdeen, the newly appointed Senior Lecturer Interdisciplinary at the Shepparton campus, is a fine example of the opportunities which a Bachelor of Arts can open for students.

Lucinda graduated with an honours degree in Sociology from La Trobe University Bundoora, this then led her to working in local, state and federal government settings, in areas such as human rights, racism in regional Australia, disability, policy evaluation, social and environmental impact assessment and road accident research.

Lucinda has also completed a Master of Arts and PhD at La Trobe Bundoora, and until recently was a lecturer in sociology at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Lucinda said she, “Is passionate about the power of humanities and social sciences, education and research

NEWLY APPOINTED AND INSPIRED… Senior Lecturer Interdisciplinary, Dr Lucinda Aberdeen, is looking forward to developing, promoting and extending the Bachelor of Arts offered

by Latrobe University’s Shepparton campus. Photo: Supplied.

to transform lives and make a difference.

Lucinda is looking forward to developing, promoting and extending the Bachelor of Arts in our region, and is excited to now be a part of the Shepparton community.

To find out more about opportunities at La Trobe University, phone 1300 135 045 or visit www.latrobe. edu.au

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Libraries, the heart of a primary school BOURCHIER Street Primary School’s library is much more than just a place to borrow a book, it is a world of discovery and wonderment, a place where children learn the importance of books in their academic development.

Bourchier Street Primary School Principal, Judy Park said, “One of the desired outcomes of the students’ regular visits to the library is for them to gain a gradual understanding of the joy and inspiration that books can bring into their lives.”

From the first years of schooling and well beyond, wonderful and exciting stories are being read and shared in primary school libraries.

Judy said, “At Bourchier Street Primary School the library is a catalyst for literacy and reading, for teaching and for scaffolding enquiry learning.

“The school library plays a key role in the cultural and social life of our school. It facilitates the engagment in many different types of cultural activities, provides access to a broad range of information and reading material, assists in building knowledge, provokes deep thinking and creates lively discussion.

“Our children love books and know the authors, this is largely due to the consistent exposure they have to books, but we also credit it to the passion modeled by our librarians.”

To enquire about further services offered at Bourchier Street Primary School; phone 5821 3488.

PASSION FOR LEARNING… Bourchier Street Primary School Grade Two Teacher, Jon Treanor with students Summer Garner, Sophie Roberts, Eva Veis discovering the joy of learning. Photo: Supplied.

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TV Guide – AWEDNESDAY W ED NESD Y M A Y 1 3 TMAY O T 13 U ETO S DTUESDAY A Y M A Y MAY 1 9 , 19 2 0 2015 15 Wednesday Wednesday

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Bondi Vet 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 Wonderland 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu 4.00 Everyday Gourmet

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 Masterchef Australia 8.30 Wonderland 9.30 The Good Wife 10.30 Hawaii Five-O 11.30 Late Show 12.30 Movie Juice 1.00 The Project 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

7.00 World Watch 1.00 Dateline 1.30 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Insight 4.30 Survivors 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Neil Oliver: Sacred Wonders Of Britain

8.30 Struggle Street 9.30 The Legacy 10.35 World News 11.05 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2015 1.30 The Real American: Joe McCarthy 2.25 Movie: Game Of Four (France): Mathilde Seigner, François Cluzet, Alice Taglioni 4.00 Metropolis 4.30 UEFA Champions League 2014-2015

Thursday Thursday

SBS

will be a great mother.

Hannah isn't coping with Andy moving in. Jett announces to Marilyn that he wants to join the armed forces.

7.30 House Rules 8.45 Criminal Minds 10.40 Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 11.35 Men At Work 12.00 Vicious 12.30 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Australian Story 10.30 Trent Parke: The Black Rose 11.00 Save Your Life Tonight 11.30 QI 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Parliament 3.00 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple 4.30 Eggheads

5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Budget 2015: Opposition Budget Reply 8.00 7.30 8.30 The Checkout 9.00 Our Girl 10.00 Gaycrashers 10.35 Lateline: Presented

by Emma Alberici and Tony Jones 11.05 The Business

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking: Presented by James Reeson 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat: Presented by Eddie

McGuire 6.00 Win News 7.30 Reno Rumble 8.30 The Footy Show (AFL) 10.30 The Footy Show (NRL) 12.30 Win's All Australian News 1.30 A Current Affair 2.00 Impractical Jokers 2.30 Extra 3.00 Ground Floor 3.30 GMA 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 House Rules 1.30 Animal Airport 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Jett storms out after a failed family discussion .

8.00 Martin Clunes & A Lion Called Mugie 9.00 Downton Abbey: As Anna faces an uncertain future behind bars, while Bates is desperate to clear her name.

10.00 Mr Selfridge 11.00 Air Crash Investigations 12.00 Desperate Housewives 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Living Room 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu 4.00 Everyday Gourmet

4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 Masterchef Australia 8.30 Law & Order: SVU: Benson and Rollins deal with the fallout after a rape victim's father takes justice into his own hands.

10.30 Blue Bloods 11.30 Late Show 12.30 The Project 1.30 Home Shopping

7.00 World Watch 1.00 Living Black 1.30 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Fit To Rule 4.30 Persons Of Interest 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Rachel Khoo's Cosmopolitan Cook 8.00 Luke Nguyen's United Kingdom

8.30 Heston's Feasts 9.30 Vikings 10.25 World News 11.00 UEFA: Highlights 11.30 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2015 1.30 World's Biggest Bomb 2.30 Movie: Our Life (Italy) 4.15 Metropolis 4.45 UEFA Europa League Semi Final 2nd Leg

Friday Friday

seriously TEN ten

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 House Rules 1.30 Animal Airport 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Ash and Denny try to reassure Ricky that she

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Life At 9 11.15 Catalyst Bytes 11.30 Divine Women 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Rake 2.55 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Still Open All Hours 8.30 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Phryne investigates when a high-ranking officer disappears from the RAAF Base.

9.30 Silent Witness 10.30 Lateline 11.00 The Business 11.30 rage

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 Big Bang Theory 8.30 Movie: How Do You

Know: Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Jack Nicholson 11.00 Movie: One For The Money: Katherine Heigl, John Leguizamo, Daniel Sunjata, Jason O’Mara 12.50 Win's All Australian News 1.50 A Current Affair 2.20 Movie: Strictly Business: Tommy Davidson 4.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Murder At My Door: Blu Mankuma, Jarred Blancard, Grace Zabriskie, Laura Harris, Keegan MacIntosh, Judith Light, Johnny Galecki, Jennifer Carmichael, R.H. Thomson, Vanessa King 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase

4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens: Presented by Johanna Griggs 7.30 AFL: Essendon v North Melbourne: Presented by Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti 11.00 Not Announced 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Jamie's 30 Minute Meals 12.30 Jamie's Food Fight Club 2.30 Jamie's 30 Minute Meals 3.00 Judge Judy

3.30 Appetite For Change 4.00 Everyday Gourmet 4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Living Room 8.30 The Graham Norton Show 9.30 Not Announced 10.30 Shark Tank 11.30 Late Show 12.30 The Project 1.30 Home Shopping

7.15 World Watch 1.00 NITV News Week In Review 1.30 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Inspector Rex 4.25 Coast 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Heston's In Search Of Perfection 6.30 World News

7.30 Machu Picchu Decoded 8.30 Movie: Apocalypto (The US): Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernandez, Jonathan Brewer 10.55 World News 11.30 Cycling: Giro D'Italia: Presented by Michael Tomalaris and Henk Vogels 1.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4.40 Barbie Blue

Saturday Saturday

PRIME7

McGuire 6.00 Win News 7.30 Reno Rumble 8.30 The Amazing 90's 9.30 Forever 10.30 The Mentalist 11.30 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Believe 2.30 Extra 3.00 Hot In Cleveland 3.30 GMA

6.00 rage 11.30 Spicks And Specks 12.00 For The Love of Cars 12.55 Antiques Roadshow 1.55 The Restaurant Inspector 2.40 Nigellissima 3.10 River Cottage Veg Every Day 4.00 Still Open All Hours 4.30 Saturday Landline 5.00 Midsomer Murders

6.30 Gardening Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Father Brown 8.20 DCI Banks 9.05 Scott & Bailey: New information takes Janet's investigation in a different direction.

9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering 10.25 Judith Lucy's Spiritual Journey 10.50 The Moodys 11.30 rage

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today Saturday 10.00 Mornings Saturday 12.00 Food CIA 12.30 Hot In Cleveland 1.00 Big Families 2.00 Movie: City Slickers 4.30 Fishing Australia 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Getaway 6.00 Nine News 7.00 Movie: Wrath Of The

Titans: Sam Worthington 9.00 Movie: The Last Samurai: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly 12.00 Movie: Out Off Time: Denzel Washington 2.00 Movie: Lottery Ticket 3.50 Win Presents 4.00 Anger Management 4.30 Extra 5.00 The Middle 5.30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise: Presented by Andrew O'Keefe and Monique Wright 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12.00 Not Announced 1.00 Movie: Are We There Yet? Aleisha Allen, Ice Cube, Jay Mohr, Philip Bolden, Nia Long, Tracy Morgan 3.00 AFL: Adelaide v St

Kilda: Presented by Hamish McLachlan and Basil Zempilas 6.00 Seven News 6.30 AFL: Sydney v Geelong 10.30 Movie: Surrogates: Michael Cudlitz, Bruce Willis, James Cromwell, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Francis Ginty, Ving Rhames 12.30 Home Shopping

6.00 The Offroad Adventure Show 6.30 Fishing Edge 7.00 ET's Fishing Classics 7.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10: Saturday 11.00 The Living Room 12.00 Tour The World 12.30 Everyday Gourmet 1.00 The Talk 3.00 Car Torque 3.30 I Fish 4.00 What's Up Down

Under 4.30 Escape With ET 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Movie: Over The Hedge: Bruce Willis 7.40 Bondi Vet 8.40 Movie: The Heat: Sandra Bullock 11.05 Not Announced 12.05 V8 Supercars: Highlights 1.00 Home Shopping 4.30 It Is Written 5.00 Hour Of Power

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 The Extraordinary Voyage 3.15 A Trip To The Moon 3.30 Ice Music: The Sound Of The North 4.00 Twiggy: The Face Of The 60s 5.00 Smart Secrets Of Great Paintings 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 World News

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys 8.40 Movie: The Queen (The UK): Helen Mirren, James Cromwell 10.30 Cycling: Giro D'Italia 1.30 Movie: Bad Family (Finland): Ville Virtanen, Lauri Tilkanen, Pihla Viitala 3.10 Movie: The Children Of Diyarbakir (Germany): Senay Orak

Sunday Sunday

WIN 5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking: Presented by James Reeson 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat: Presented by Eddie

6.00 rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 Australia Wide 11.00 The World This Week 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Landline 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 The Mix 2.00 Margaret Olley: A Life In Paint 3.00 Jane Austen: Her

Many Lovers 4.00 Restoration Home 5.00 Father Brown 6.00 The Checkout 6.30 Compass 7.00 ABC News 7.40 Animal Super Senses 8.35 Poldark 9.35 Top Of The Lake: 10.30 Foyle's War 12.05 Junior Doctors 1.00 Movie: Whip Hand 2.20 Movie: Youth Runs Wild

6.00 Children's Programs 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Wide World Of Sports 11.00 The Sunday Footy Show (AFL) 12.30 TAC Cup: Future Stars 1.30 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 2.00 Reno Rumble 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Postcards 6.00 Nine News

7.00 Reno Rumble: Another transformed house is revealed to some happy home owners.

8.30 60 Minutes 9.30 Inside Story 10.30 Stalker 11.30 The Following 12.30 Almost Human 1.30 Anger Management 2.00 The Strip 3.00 20/20 4.00 GMA - Sunday 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 AFL Game Day: Presented by Hamish McLachlan 11.30 VFL: Richmond v Collingwood 2.30 AFL: Richmond v Collingwood: Dennis Cometti and Hamish McLachlan lead the call.

6.00 Seven News 7.00 House Rules: Presented by Johanna

Griggs 8.45 Catching Milat 10.35 Castle: An interview with a federal law enforcement agency forces Beckett to reconsider what she wants out of her job -and out of her relationship with Castle.

11.30 Cougar Town 12.00 Citizen Khan 12.30 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 Mass For You At Home 7.30 Joel Osteen 8.00 Everyday Gourmet 8.30 Studio 10: Sunday 10.00 The Bolt Report 11.00 All 4 Adventure 12.00 The Talk 1.00 Let's Do Coffee 1.30 Huey 2.00 I Fish

3.00 The Bolt Report 4.00 V8 Supercars: Highlights 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday 6.30 Modern Family 7.30 Masterchef Australia 9.00 Shark Tank 10.00 NCIS: New Orleans 11.00 Movie: Two Little Boys: Bret McKenzie 1.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 The World Game 1.30 UEFA Champions League 2014-2015 Magazine: Highlights 2.00 Speedweek 4.00 2015 Superbike World Championship 4.30 Football: A-League: Grand Final 7.30 The Other Pompeii: Life And Death In Herculaneum 8.30 England's Early

Queens 9.35 Sex, Death And The Meaning Of Life 10.35 Grand Tours Of Scotland 11.10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1.30 Movie: Outside The Law (France) 3.55 Order And Disorder: Presented by Professor Jim Al-Khalili

Monday Monday

ABC

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering 9.00 The Agony Of School 9.30 8MMM 10.00 Comedy Up Late 10.30 Lateline 11.00 The Business 11.15 How To Grow A Planet 12.20 Four Corners

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Landline 11.00 Australia Wide 11.30 Compass 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Animal Super Senses 2.00 Poldark 3.00 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum 6.00 Antiques Roadshow

7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Australian Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Q&A 10.35 Lateline 11.10 The Business 11.25 Shark Harbour 12.20 Movie: Manhattan 2.00 Movie: I Dream Too Much: Lily Pons 3.40 The Making Of Modern Australia

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 Reno Rumble: Presented by Scott Cam

8.40 Married At First Sight 9.40 Footy Classified 10.40 Person Of Interest 11.30 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30 Extra 3.00 Hot In Cleveland 3.30 GMA 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: ATF 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Jett has second thoughts about joining the army after Marilyn’s heartfelt

plea. Ash and Denny are forced to confront their awkwardness.

7.30 House Rules 8.45 Revenge: Emily and Victoria must set aside their grudge.

10.40 The Amazing Race 11.35 Behind The Shades—A Look Inside Fifty Shades Of Grey 12.00 Talking Footy 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Shark Tank 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu

4.00 Everyday Gourmet 4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 Masterchef Australia 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention?

9.30 Sherlock Holmes 11.30 Late Show 12.30 The Project 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Andre Rieu: Magic Of The Movies 2.30 A Short History Of The Highrise 2.55 Luke Nguyen's United Kingdom Bitesize 3.00 World Watch 3.30 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure 4.30 The Dales With Ade Edmondson 5.00 Living Black 5.30 Letters And Numbers

6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I'm A Doctor 8.30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve 9.35 Inside The Dark Web 10.35 World News 11.05 Living With Autism 12.00 Movie: Heiran (Iran) 1.40 Movie: The Secret In Their Eyes (Argentina) 3.55 Destination Flavour

Tuesday Tuesday

ABC 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Q&A 11.10 Slow Train Through Africa 12.00 ABC News 12.30 National Press 1.30 Devil Island 2.00 Parliament 3.00 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Four Corners 10.45 Media Watch 11.00 Boomtown 11.30 The Mix 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Rake 2.55 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple 4.30 Eggheads 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Foreign Correspondent 8.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones 9.20 Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home 10.10 Utopia 10.40 Lateline 11.10 The Business 11.25 Wallander

6.00 Today 9.00 Mornings 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.00 Extra 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Win News 7.30 Reno Rumble 8.40 Love Child: Patricia

refuses to sign the adoption papers. Joan gets closer to finding the family of Gail's baby.

9.40 Embarrassing Bodies Downunder 11.40 Extra 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 A Current Affair 1.30 20/20 2.30 Extra 3.00 Anger Management 3.30 GMA

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Murder In My House: Lisa Zane, Gary Hudson 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 Deal Or No Deal: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe 5.30 Million Dollar Minute 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Home And Away: Ash and Denny finally talk. Phoebe and Kyle fight over Billie.

7.30 House Rules 8.45 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 9.45 How To Get Away With Murder 10.45 Grey's Anatomy 11.40 The Mindy Project 12.05 Smash 1.00 Home Shopping 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 ET 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 7.00 Huey 7.30 Bold & Beautiful 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 Gold Coast Cops 11.30 Bondi Rescue 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Everyday Gourmet 1.30 ET 2.00 The Doctors 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Ben's Menu

4.00 Everyday Gourmet: Presented by Justine Schofield 4.30 Bold & Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Weeknights 6.30 The Project 7.30 Masterchef Australia 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles 11.30 Late Show 12.30 The Project 1.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Life Today 4.30 CBS: This Morning

5.00 World Watch 1.00 Massive Moves 1.25 Tet 1.30 World Watch 2.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff 3.00 World Watch 3.30 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions 4.20 Luke Nguyen's France Bitesize 4.30 Bears Of The Last Frontier

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Queen Victoria's Children 8.30 Insight 9.30 Dateline 10.00 World News 10.30 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 1.30 Movie: Poetry (Korean) 4.00 The Unemployables

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Footy Tipping

ENTER THE 2015 VIATEK & ADVISER FOOTY TIPPING AND YOU COULD WIN $100 OR MORE TO SPEND AT ANY PARTICIPATING BUSINESS. SEE ENTRY FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

••• ROUND 7 SELECTIONS ••• Essendon ...........................................v .................................North Melbourne Adelaide Crows................................v ...................................................St Kilda Hawthorn ...........................................v .............................................Melbourne Carlton ................................................v .......................................... GWS Giants Sydney Swans..................................v ........................................ Geelong Cats

NO WINNER ROUND 6. JACKPOT $400

West Coast Eagles ..........................v .................................. Gold Coast Suns Western Bulldogs ............................v .............................................. Fremantle Richmond...........................................v ..........................................Collingwood Brisbane Lions..................................v ........................................Port Adelaide

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ENTRIES: The Shepparton Adviser, PO Box 1664, Shepparton 3630 Please Note: Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game.

Football Followers have the chance to WIN BIG during the 2015 AFL football season with the Viatek/The Adviser Football Tipping Competition proudly supported by 18 businesses throughout the Goulburn Valley.

Each week there will be a prize of $100 to be spent at any of the 18 supporting business houses.

Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game. Be careful with your selections as only correct entries will go into the draw for the weekly $100 shopping voucher.

If no correct entry is received the prize will jackpot each week until a correct entry is submitted.

Draws between two teams will only be recognised if a tick is placed beside both teams.

Entries will only be accepted by post or hand delivery no later than 5.00pm on each Friday during 2015, unless stated otherwise due to matches being played outside the normal weekend. Entries must be on original forms – no faxes or photocopies will be accepted and only one entry per household is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Football Adviser

Goulburn Valley Football League

Wednesday 13th May, 2015

GVFL Seniors Round 5 Results Saturday, May 9 Mansfield (79) .......... d ........Shepparton (44) Mooroopna (89) ...... d ............. Seymour (45) Kyabram (96) ........... d ............... Benalla (77) Rochester (109) ....... d ...................Euroa (94) Shepp Swans (91).... d ...............Echuca (52) Shepp United (87) ... d ..................Tatura (37)

GVFL Seniors Round 6 Saturday, May 16 Shepp United ........... v..................... Kyabram Seymour .................... v...........................Tatura Mansfield .................. v..............Shepp Swans Rochester ................. v........................ Benalla Mooroopna.............. v........................... Euroa Echuca ..................... v................ Shepparton

Goal-kicking 2015 Justin Maddern (Shepp Swans) .... 26 William Burstin (Kyabram) .............. 24 Joshua Mellington (Benalla) ......... 17 Steven Stroobants (Rochester) ..... 17 Brent Arho (Mooroopna)............... 15 Tim Bongetti (Seymour) ................. 15 Timothy Looby (Shepp United) ..... 15

GVFL Seniors 2015 Ladder POS TEAM .................. PTS .............. % 1.

Rochester ............ 20 ...... 151.79

2.

Mooroopna ......... 16 ...... 138.44

3.

Kyabram .............. 16 ...... 132.92

4.

Benalla................. 12 ...... 137.69

5.

Euroa .................... 12 ...... 123.59

6.

Shepp Swans ....... 12 ...... 112.98

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Shepp United .........8 ........ 99.11

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Seymour .................8 ........ 91.11

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Mansfield ................8 ........ 78.55

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Echuca ...................8 ........ 71.73

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Shepparton ............0 ........ 60.74

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Tatura ......................0 ........ 57.82

with Matthew Chilcott

Four key games in Round 6

By Kyle Power SHEPPARTON UNITED (7th) v KYABRAM (3rd) @ Deakin Reserve, Shepparton SHEPPARTON United will be looking to continue their winning form against Kyabram after a big win against Tatura in Round 5. The Dees were best served by Matt Rendina, Jesse McInneny (4 goals), Shaun Huy, Ben Bingham and with eight individual goal kickers last week they can damage opposing defences. The match up of Sam Smith and Shane Neaves in the ruck will be telling, with both sides having strong midfields.

Kyabram will enter as hot favourites after disposing of flag favourite Benalla last week by 19 points at Kyabram Recreation Reserve. Some better players for Kyabram were Jason Morgan, Luke Morris, Sam Sheldon and William Burstin (7 goals), the Bombers with arguably the best defensive line up in the league and one of the premier forwards of the competition (Burstin) in red hot form, with 15 goals in two games United will find this dominate Kyabram side too hot to handle.

SEYMOUR (8th) v TATURA (12th) @ Kings Park, Seymour Seymour were disappointing last week against Mooroopna, trailing by eight points at three quarter time to eventually lose by 44 points. The focus for Brent Colbert and the team at the Lions Den this week will be on contested footy and delivery into the forward line with which they were poor. Both star forwards Tim Bongetti and Saad Saad failed to score a goal. Best players were Hugh Robertson, Jack Murphy, Harrison Wheeler, Brett Meredith.

Tatura are win-less for the 2015 season and will be looking to be competitive over four quarters after not scoring in the first term last week; also with a percentage of 57.82 percent they aren’t playing good football, but with the likes of Liam Borrelli, Henry Peni, Lee Warnett and Jamason Daniels in good form, the Bulldogs could, with the inclusion of possibly Jake Wall and Rian McGough, cause an upset here.

MANSFIELD (9th) v SHEPPARTON SWANS (6th) @ Mansfield Rec Reserve, Mansfield Mansfield registered a comfortable second

win of the year last week against Shepparton, winning by 35 points and with big name recruit, George Burbury kicking five goals in a ‘Best On Ground’ performance they will be tough opposition at home for the Swans. The Eagles’ players looking to build on form are Burbury, Adem Boshevski, Chris Gallagher and Mark Jones. The Eagles have been a little disappointing so far this year and need a big scalp to straighten up their season.

This game for the Swans is a must win as spots in the top six will be hotly contested for the rest of the year. The Swans don’t want to drop this and slip behind the pack, they have the talent in Tom Preece, Tyson Sidebottom, Andrew Riordan and Justin Maddern to take it up to the Eagles. Expect a solid effort from the Swans, and in a worrying trend for some clubs this season, in particular the Swans, trying to find four quarters of consistent effort will be the key to them prevailing on Saturday.

ROCHESTER (1st) v BENALLA (4th) @ Moon Oval, Rochester What a mouth watering contest this will be against two of the highly fancied premiership contenders for this year. The Tigers flying atop the ladder without losing a game so far and with Benalla dropping two of their last four games will be out to make amends. Matchups all around the ground will be factors in determining the winner in this one with the key defensive posts for both sides being strong.

Rochester’s stars have really been shining and will be looking to build with Ash Watson, Dan Anderson, Steve Stroobants and Jacob Perry kicking goals to stand up this weekend.

Benalla Coach, Luke Morgan and Ryan Colbert will be welcome additions to a Saints side lacking continued effort and spirit according to Morgan and with their second away game in a row, will be keen to break the away ‘hoodoo.’ Expect the two Mellingtons, Josh and Nick, along with Lockie Smith, Sam Martyn and Luke Morgan to have big games.

The Saints need a response; expect it this weekend.

Kyle Power is a member of the 98.5 OneFM football commentary team and can be heard every Saturday morning from 9:30am.

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Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (22) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Benalla Mooroopna Echuca

DENNIS PATTERSON (19) Shepparton United Tatura Mansfield Benalla Euroa Shepparton

JASON WELSH (21) Kyabram Seymour Shepaprton Swans Rochester Mooroopna Echuca

JOHN RYAN (21) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Benalla Mooroopna Echuca

JACQUI HUDGSON (21) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Benalla Mooroopna Echuca

SAM SARACINO (22) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Rochester Mooroopna Echuca

KYLE POWER (22) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Benalla Mooroopna Echuca

SUZANNA SHEED (13) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Rochester Mooroopna Shepparton

HAYDEN BEST (21) Kyabram Seymour Shepparton Swans Benalla Mooroopna Echuca

PHANTOM (11) Shepparton United Tatura Mansfield Rochester Euroa Shepparton

SPORT

Adviser Hobbs lining up for 400th game

$50,000 RAISED THROUGH CYCLING… From left, CitiPower and Powercor Australia Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Rourke, Shepparton Powercor Tour de Depot timed event Winner, Travis Lindhe and The Community Fund Goulburn Valley Chief Executive Officer, Cheryl Hammer. Photo: Supplied.

$50,000 raised through inaugural cycling ‘tour’ MORE than 250 cyclists dug deep recently, helping to raise $50,000 for The Community Fund Goulburn Valley by taking part in the inaugural Powercor Tour de Depot around Victoria Park Lake.

Travis Lindhe triumphed in the Powercor Tour de Depot, winning the $500 cash prize in the 20km timed event.

Joining 42 participants in the event, Lindhe produced a stunning individual performance to claim the men’s 20km time trial in 25 minutes, 53 seconds, while Stephen Fairless and Jason Shields made up the top three.

Powercor Regional Business Manager, Ian Gillingham said he was delighted with the turn out and the enthusiasm shown by all involved.

“It was incredible to see so many people out and about today, eager to be part of the Powercor Tour de Depot and sharing their support for The Community Fund Goulburn Valley. We couldn’t have asked for a better

turn out.”

Joining local riders at the starting line, former radio host and event ambassador, Tommy Jackett said it was an honour to be part of the event and help raise funds for such an important cause.

“I’m really grateful to have had the opportunity to give back to the town through the Powercor Tour de Depot. It was great to see so many people involved, helping create a better future for the region.”

Cheryl Hammer of The Community Fund Goulburn Valley said she felt humbled by the support the organisation received through Shepparton’s first ever Powercor Tour de Depot.

“We are so overwhelmed by the generosity of the community – with $50,000 money raised, there is so much more we can do to assist local people in need. We would like to formally thank Powercor for allowing us to be a part of this amazing initiative.”

IN an amazing example of endurance and loyalty, Girgarre stalwart, Brett Hobbs will line up for his 400th game for Girgarre this Saturday afternoon, when they take on Merrigum at Girgarre Recreation Reserve.

Hobbs moved from the Echuca East Football Club to Girgarre in 1993 after being talked into it by friends, and has seen many highlights throughout his career including joining the Girgarre committee in the late 1990s and became Thirds coach between 2000 and 2002 and again between 2012 and 2014.

Hobbs also took on the role of Reserves coach in 2004 and in 2003 where the team was taken to the finals, assistant coach for Under 14s Girgarre and Stanhope team, taking on the role of club president between 2006 and 2008, playing the role of vice president for many years and being awarded a club life membership in 2007.

Hobbs said, “Coming to Girgarre Football Netball Club has been a great move for me and my family.

“When I first arrived, it was just myself and my girlfriend. Now I am married and have two children who both now play at Girgarre, Branden in the Thirds and Sharni in the 15 & Under netball.

“One of my biggest highlights was playing

TAKING TO THE GROUNDS FOR THE 400TH TIME… Girgarre stalwart, Brett Hobbs will line up for his 400th game for Girgarre this weekend. Photo: Supplied.

senior football with my son Branden last year. I never thought that I would ever get the chance and I thank Patto (Coach, Mark Patten) very much for that opportunity.

“During my time at Girgarre, both myself and my wife have made some lifelong friends and I now play footy with some of their children.

“I also have had the privilege of playing footy with the young kids that I have coached and the club has been great to me and my family and I hope that my children continue to play at Girgarre for many years to come.”

AFL chief launches umpire diversity academy

AFL Chief Executive Officer, Gillon McLachlan visited the region last week, helping to formally launch Shepparton’s Umpire Diversity Academy at Kialla Park Recreation Reserve.

The Academy, which had been running over the past few weeks at Shepparton High School, consists of participants from multicultural backgrounds selected from Shepparton High School, Maguire College and Wanganui Park Secondary College.

McLachlan said, “The AFL is focused on increasing the number of umpires from Multicultural backgrounds.

“We know that by diversifying umpiring groups there will be greater recruitment opportunities for field, goal and boundary umpires.

“This commitment is delivering initiatives that will offer opportunities for people from multicultural backgrounds to embrace a crucial part of our great game.

“As well as being a new initiative promoting umpiring in the local multicultural community the academy program also encourages a pathway into community football.

“This is the first regional academy of its kind in Australia and it is fantastic to see a strong response from the students in Shepparton.”

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