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LOCAL EVENTS AND TOURISM CALENDAR LAUNCHED

WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 2015

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Keeping an ‘eye’ on crime

By David Lee THE latest in community involvement in keeping a watchful eye on the region’s crime and helping to make offenders accountable for their actions was launched on social media last week; the Eyewatch Greater Shepparton Police Service Area Facebook page.

Within its first three days the Eyewatch Greater Shepparton Police Service Area Facebook page had already seen the community provide ‘intel’ on a current case, which lead to the offender being charged.

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WHITE KING-PENTAL BUSINESS page 5 AWARD NOMINEES

$1.7M daycare centre to meet city’s needs New jobs to be created

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CITY CHILDCARE BOOST… The Overlander Hotel Owner and brainchild of a new $1.7M daycare centre for Wyndham Street in Shepparton’s south, Steve Buzzo is looking forward to the centre being up and running in 12 months. Photo: David Lee.

By David Lee IN an estimated 12 months a brand new, $1.7M daycare centre is set to be erected on Wyndham Street, beside Southern Cross Austereo, that will see up to 36 new jobs created.

The 8,000m 2 site will soon be home to a new KiddieKare Childcare Centre with two junior kindergarten rooms, a junior room, toddler room and nursery, 405m 2 covered outdoor area and a Continued on page 20 107m2 outdoor play area.

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Week three sees the next two businesses nominated TWO more nominees have been named in the third week of the 2015 White KingPental 95 3SR FM Business Awards, with Cellar 47 taking out the nomination for Hospitality Service of the Year and National Home Doctor Service being nominated under the Best New Business Under Two Years category.

Businesses can be nominated under 12 categories, which include Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign, Entrepreneur of the Year, Customer Service, which incorporates Professional Services, Trade Services and Retail Services, Hospitality Service of the Year, Best New Business Under Two Years, Apprenticeship/Trainee of the Year, Professional Service Award, Trade Service of the Year, Retailer of the Year Award and the illustrious Hall of Fame Award.

Nominations, which close on October 2, can be made in store at participating businesses, online at www. sheppartonchamber.com.au/awards or via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3630.

HOPSITALITY SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, Pental Safety Health and Environment Manager, Joanna Foulkes, Cellar 47 Proprietor, Angelo Grasso (Hospitality Service of the Year Award) and GOTAFE Marketing and Communications Officer, Larissa Falla. Photo: David Lee.

BEST NEW BUSINESS UNDER TWO YEARS… From left, Pental Safety Health and Environment Manager, Joanna Foulkes, National Home Doctor Service Manager, Peter Wyman (Best New Business Under Two Years Award) and Greater Shepparton Business Centre Business Development Officer, Tricia Martinek. Photo: David Lee.

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING ADVANCED CARE PLANNING will be holding a free information session in Numurkah on Wednesday, June 17 at the Senior Citizens Hub from 10am to 12 noon. Sessions for workers and volunteers is on from 1pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome, Advanced Care Planning information will be available.

NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA is holding an Active Community Engagement Forum on Wednesday, July 1 from 5pm to 6:30pm at The Quality Hotel Gateway, Ryley Street, Wangaratta. RSVP by June 26 to Yvonne Gibson on 5722 5454 or via email at yvonne. gibson@nhw.hume.org.au IN MY BACKYARD is an exhibition of whimsical paintings and collages by Lynne Hume, showing at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery for the month of July. 50 percent of sales go to the Kyabram District Nursing and 25 percent to the Town Hall. Official opening at 2pm, Sunday, July 12.

ONGOING TRANSPORT TO CEMETERIES on the third Saturday of each month Goulburn Community Transport provides transport to the cemetery to visit loved ones. For more information, contact Vilma Ondrus 5831 3607 or Goulburn Community Transport 5831 8515. Shepparton visits are $3 and Pine Lodge visit $4.

MAINLY MUSIC program is held every Wednesday from 10am to 11:30am at All Saints Hall, 20 Francis Street in Tatura. Cost is $3 a child or $5 a family. For more information, contact Iola Ibrhaim on 5854 8265 or 0401 511 919.

KIALLA SCOUTS Do you have a child aged

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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.

7-14, boy or girl, who’d like to join cubs or scouts? Kialla Cubs meet 5:30pm Mondays and scouts 7pm Tuesdays in the Scout Hall at Kialla Recreation Reserve. For enquiries, contact David at david.brown@travelmanagers.com.au or phone 0419 315 665.

MOOROOPNA CWA meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Royal Hotel, Mooroopna. Social time with a meal from 6:30pm and meeting follows from 7:30pm. New members are welcome. Further information, contact Barbara Carter 5825 1728 or 0448 852 666.

GROW PEER-SUPPORT GROUP Feeling depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Grow offers hope.

The Shepparton group meets on Wednesdays from 1pm at the South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street. For more information, call Lindy on 0448 052 769 or visit www.grow. org.au I N V E R G O R D O N H I S T O RY H A L L Community Reserve, Centre Road Invergordon.

Open to the public on third Sunday of February, May, August and November, 1:30pm until 3:30pm, or open by appointment. Contact Dot on 5862 3689, Vin on 5862 3448 or Rosemary on 5862 1707.

KONNEXIONS singles social activities every weekend. Meet new friends and widen your social network. Age group 45-65. Phone Glen 5827 1221, Kevin 0439 259 945, Karen 5825 3484 or email konnexions-singles@hotmail.com.au.

SOUTHERN CROSS PROBUS CLUB invites all 60 years+ to join our club. This is for all active retirees. Here are five reasons to become a member, fellowship, new interests, stay healthy, travel and to stay in the loop of life. For further information phone Greta 5822 1846.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings will be held in Mooroopna and Numurkah on Mondays, Mooroopna and Shepparton on Tuesdays, Mooroopna on Wednesdays, Shepparton on Thursdays, Shepparton and Tongala on Fridays, Mooroopna on Saturdays and Tongala and Shepparton on Sundays. For times or further information, phone 1300 222 222.

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.

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)

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LETTERs

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain.

YES, WE DESERVE BETTER

Dear Editor, Mary McNamara’s letter ‘We deserve better’ that appeared in The Adviser on June 3 hit the spot as far as council’s handling of expenditure and continuing rising rates.

The Draft Annual Budget 2015/2016 (265pages) does not justify the continuing increases. I was beginning to believe Mayor, Cr Denis Patterson was introducing a new look to council’s performance, but reading his “Mayor’s Introduction” to the Draft Budget, it is the same old waffle of the past years.

Nowhere in the Draft Budget document do they justify the planned increase of staff by 32 persons and a staff cost increase of $2.6M for the year.

Including this increase of 32, the council’s staff numbers have increased by 103 persons (21 percent) in the four years of this council. On top of this they have also spent close to $10M on consultants in those four years.

How can they justify such extravagance?

Yes Mary McNamara, “we deserve better.” But Mary, write the same letter to Mayor, Cr Dennis Patterson, and I wish every other citizen would write a similar letter to the mayor and or all councillors.

Yours sincerely, Keppel Turnour Shepparton

ON SHORE UNCONVENTIONAL GAS INQUIRY

Dear Editor, The Nationals have a clear position when it comes to on shore gas: we will never support any mining activity that jeopardises our land, environment or water.

More importantly, our farmers deserve the right to say no to onshore gas exploration on their property.

Last time Labor was in government, they issued 73 coal seam, shale and tight gas exploration licenses and approved 23 fracking operations with no community consultation.

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition introduced the moratorium to halt those operations, which is still in place today.

Recently, The Nationals, along with the Liberals, joined with Labor to set up a sensible inquiry into onshore unconventional gas.

Unfortunately the Greens played their usual political games, lodging nine amendments to the inquiry in Parliament just moments before voting.

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition actually tried to broaden the scope of the inquiry to include all onshore gas, not just unconventional, but the Greens voted against that.

But that’s the Greens for you – they’d rather a quick headline than a common sense outcome.

These are the same Greens who want to kill the tradition of cattle in the high country, kill off forestry and the thousands of jobs that go with it, and ban duck hunting.

Yours sincerely, Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals Member for Murray Plains

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POLICE RESOURCES

Dear Editor, Victoria Police has not been appropriately resourced by Daniel Andrews in his recent Budget. Just a handful of police are provided for the Bellarine area and none for the rest of Victoria.

The Andrews Labor Government must commit to providing additional police for our community as a matter of priority.

The former Coalition Government provided more than 1,900 extra police during its four years in government.

The coalition has started a petition calling on Daniel Andrews to urgently address the situation and commit additional police – I encourage anybody concerned about this issue to sign it.

You can do so at my electorate office at 15 Murphy Street, Wangaratta, or by visiting the website www.change.org /p/ andrews-labor-government-provide-additional-police-now Sign this petition to show Daniel Andrews that our community deserves better.

Yours sincerely, Tim McCurdy Member for Ovens Valley

HOW WOULD DARREN KNOW?

Dear Editor, A swag of religious leaders have put-pen-to paper and written to Prime Minister, Tony Abbott that it’s their belief, the Marriage Act should not be changed to accommodate homosexual marriage.

What a surprise it is to hear that these “learned” men of the cloth, are protesting homosexual marriage. It comes hot on the heels of Nationals MP, Darren Chester stating that many in his electorate support homosexuals having the right to marry.

How would Darren know? Did he ring round to many in his electorate? Assuming there are several 1,000 voters; that must have taken a lot of time. Conversely, perhaps some rang him. Was his phone rung off the hook? Now Darren, really, are we expected to believe that a good majority of your electorate support homosexual marriage? It sounds very doubtful to me.

If Darren wants to find out how much support there is for homosexual marriage he should be calling for a national referendum on the proposal and that would settle the matter once and for all.

But it does appear that those advocating homosexual marriage don’t want the people to have a say in this important matter. Do they think a referendum wouldn’t give them the answer they seek?

Can we trust the politicians to get anything right?

Yours sincerely, Jay Nauss Glen Aplin

Want to have your say?

Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser. com.au.

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news LOCAL EVENTS AND TOURISM SHOWCASED… Greater Shepparton City Council last week launched its latest Official Visitors Guide (OVG) and 2015/2016 events calendar, highlighting the many tourism and event opportunities in the Greater Shepparton region. The OVG features Greater Shepparton’s amazing attractions, including what to see, what to do, where to eat and where to stay. The 2015/2016 events calendar provides a great balance of major events covering a 12 month period and a broad cross-section of categories including arts and culture, food and wine, business, motoring and sporting events. To get a copy of the OVG or the 2015/2016 events calendar, visit www.discovershepparton.com.au to download, or drop into the Visitor Centre, 33 Nixon Street Shepparton. From left (back), Greater Shepparton City Council Event Coordinator, Megan Treacy, Mayor, Cr Dennis Patterson and Team Leader Tourism and Events, Anthony Nicolaci. (Front), Festival and Events Officer, Liz Connick, Event Support Officer, Jeremy Bianco and Events Officer, Fiona Smolenaars. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Diversity goes from strength to strength DIVERSITY SUPPORTED… Thanks to a state budget funding boost, Kildonan UnitingCare’s Diversity Project will be able to continue to help support local youths. From left, Team Leader Child and Family Services Kildonan UnitingCare, Vicki Huggard and Diversity Project Community Development Worker, Damien Stevens. Photo: David Lee.

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KILDONAN UnitingCare’s Diversity Project will continue to support young people in the City of Greater Shepparton and beyond, following a state budget funding boost.

The Victorian government has committed almost $6M over four years to support programs that promote the rights, mental health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community.

Kildonan UnitingCare Chief Executive Officer, Stella Avramopoulos said the funding will allow the Diversity Project’s significant work to continue.

“The Diversity Project is making huge inroads in creating a safer, more inclusive and healthier community for local 14 to 25 years olds who are same-sex attracted and

sex and gender diverse and this funding will ensure those who need support will continue to receive it.

“One of the major avenues for this support is the Diversity Group; a social-support group which provides an open, friendly and welcoming environment for young people to explore sexuality issues, get information, discuss concerns and share similar life experiences with others,” Ms Avramopoulos said.

Diversity Project Community Development Worker, Damien Stevens is also reminding local youth to head to Geelong for the twoday Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Summit starting Saturday, June 20.

For more information, visit w w w. kildonan.org.au/diversity-project

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UPDATE AND SAVE… Let the Darryl Twitt Motors team get you on the road in your new wheels this weekend. From left, Darryl Twitt Motors Prestige Brand Manager, Rod Simms, Ford New Car Manager, John Miranda and General Manager, Jason Sherlock. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Massive annual one-day Manager’s Sale

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DARRYL Twitt Motors’ annual one-day Manager’s Sale is on this weekend!

With over 120 used cars, 300 new cars and more than 60 ex-demo vehicles on sale, Saturday, June 20 is set to be a huge day for the franchisees of Goulburn Motor group.

The sale is perfectly timed to coincide with the newly announced $20,000 tax break for small business. With prices starting from around $12,000 for brand new vehicles; now is the ideal time to invest in or update the vehicles in your company’s fleet.

During the massive one-day Manager’s Sale, Dealer Principal, Jason Sherlock has said, “We’ll have an independent valuer on-site to assist with any trade-ins, and we’re always looking for new stock. So we invite anyone who is looking to upgrade their vehicle to call in and have a chat to our team.

“We’ll also have same day finance available on the day, through the Bank Of Melbourne.

“Along with a huge range of commercial vehicles, including Utes, Caddy Vans and 4 Wheel Drives, we’ll also have fantastic deals on a great range of personal vehicles. There’ll be current model Fords, Mitsubishis, Suzukis, Hondas, Nissans, Volkswagens, Mazdas, Kias and great cash back offers available on the Hyundai range - in some cases buyers will receive up to $500 back.”

All advertised prices (see pages 2 and 3 of The Adviser) include all transfer fees, stamp duty and registration.

Darryl Twitt Motors and Goulburn Valley Motor group can also assist in coordinating the branding and signage application to any fleet cars purchased.

To take advantage of Darryl Twitt Motor’s annual one-day Manager’s Sale this end of financial year and save thousands on your next vehicle; visit Darryl Twitt Motors, between 8am and 6pm on Saturday, June 20 at 325-329 Midland Highway Shepparton, or phone 5822 5800.

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Win a brand new

Mazda 2 Neo at The Vic THE VIC HOTEL’S BIGGEST EVER GIVEAWAY… Hotel Manager, Todd Vankerkhof shows off the brand new Mazda 2 Neo hatchback currently up for grabs at The Vic. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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LAUNCHED in May, The Vic Hotel’s first ever Win A Car promotion is on now and will run through until entries close on Wednesday, July 15.

Patrons of The Vic’ have the chance to win a brand new five door, six-speed manual, Mazda 2 Neo hatch back with push button start.

Patrons of The Vic’ are encouraged to enter the draw as many times as they like, simply by spending a minimum of $20 on meals or drinks in one transaction.

The Vic Hotel Manager, Todd Vankerkhof said, “In the 10 years I’ve been here, we’ve never had a giveaway as big as this. The best thing is, it’s open to everyone to enter.”

10 entries will be drawn every week and placed into the grand draw which will be announced on Wednesday, July 22 and see one lucky winner drive away in their brand new car!

Whilst at The Vic’ sign up and become a member with The Vic Hotel’s Membership Card to receive an additional entry in the draw and a minimum of 5 percent off all future meals and drinks.

Pop into The Vic Hotel for lunch or dinner seven days a week and make sure you bring the ‘kids’ and let them loose in the all-new ‘kids’ room. For more information or to book a table for lunch or dinner, phone 5821 9955.

Shepparton Show Me Committee seeking new members LOCAL business people with fresh ideas, enthusiasm and big picture thinking and who share in the vision to see Shepparton as ‘the place to shop, dine, stay and play,’ are being invited to join the Shepparton Show Me (SSM) Committee.

If you have established business net works in Shepparton, are willing to work in a team environment with other local business people, and have an understanding of marketing, stakeholder management, business planning and financial management, now is the time to apply.

There are presently seven positions available, for periods of either one or two years.

Current SSM Committee Member and local business owner, John Montagner said, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in the committee. It is rewarding to assist in Shepparton’s growth and in bringing guests to our city.

“I have also enjoyed and valued the networking; not only with council staff but also with other committee members over the last four years. I encourage anyone who wishes to contribute to make Shepparton a better place to do business to join SSM and have their say to help our town prosper.”

The committee meets once a month to discuss planned promotional activities, sponsorship applications and

POSITIONS AVAILABLE… A valuable networking opportunity with Shepparton Show Me (SSM) is currently available for local business people looking to contribute to Shepparton’s future. From left, current SSM Committee Member and local business owner, John Montagner, Coordinator, Matt InnesIrons and current Committee Member and local business owner, Peter Dunbabin. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

general issues concerning the Shepparton business community.

Applicants should visit www.sheppartonshowme. com.au for more information and to download the application form. Applications close Monday, June 22 at 5pm.

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Community centre classes open to all CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY… Volunteer Program Tutor, Diane Cook and Community Engagement Officer, Melinda Piggott are please to introduce a new art and craft program to the South Shepparton Community Centre.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SOUTH Shepparton Community Centre are inviting members of the local community to ‘stop in for a cuppa’ and learn more about the classes and services they have on offer.

Administration Assistant, Jodie Clohesy said, “Everyone is welcome at the centre, we’re here for the community. We want people to know that there are no barriers; whether you’d like to attend a class or just stop in for a social chat and cuppa.”

South Shepparton Community Centre have a broad range of classes and services available, from meditation and mediumship classes, to computers for beginners and even a walking group.

Jodie said, “We’re just about to introduce a new art and craft class too; and we’d like send out an invitation for people to come along.”

The new craft class will run for six weeks; from July 24 through until August 28, from 10am to 12 noon on Friday mornings. Class members will pay just $5 per class and take part in a range of creative activities including canvas art, painting, needlecraft and scrapbooking.

“Basic craft supplies will be provided, but participants are more than welcome to bring along additional materials,” added Jodie.

For more information on classes and services at South Shepparton Community Centre, visit the website www.southcom. org.au call 5821 6172 or call in and see the friendly staff at 11 Service Street, South Shepparton.

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Locals honoured on Queen’s Birthday

Up to 36 new jobs to be created continued from front page T H E O verl a nder H otel O w ner a nd brainchild of the daycare centre, Steve Buzzo said, “I had previously owned a daycare centre in town and recently sold that, but I had a company carry out a needs assessment on the city 12 months ago, that stated the need for additional daycare centres based on the estimated population growth over the coming five years.

“I had the previous daycare centre for five years and we built the numbers of staff up from scratch there and will be hoping to replicate that here.

“There’s a need for childcare in the community and it’s an important industry.

“We are still in the early planning stages but that should be completed in the next six months and then we estimate construction to take a further six months.

“The site has good, safe and clean access for parents, is at a close proximity to a few primary schools and is an all-round perfect location for something like this.

“I’m looking for ward to this nex t chapter.”

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MOR E than 700 Australians were acknowledged on the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, with six people connected to our local area making it to the list.

Being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), Andrew Fairley was honoured for his significant service to the community through contributions to, and support for, a range of organisations, to the law and to philanthropy.

Wendy Oakes received an Order of Australia Medal for more than 30 years of service to the community through music as a director, musician and teacher.

For her service to the Numurkah community, Sue Aldridge was honoured with Order of Australia Medal.

Echuca sportsman, Donald Hicks received a Medal of the Order of Australia for the service he has provided to lawn bowls, and to sport in the Echuca region.

Both Elisabeth and William (Frank) Sadler from Benalla were pleasantly surprised to each be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for their service to the community of Benalla, through a range of roles including through the CWA and Girl Guides (Elisabeth) and volunteering in the Apex club and being a foundation member of the Historical Society (Frank).

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Experience the difference

with Shepparton Myotherapy

PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL CARE… Myotherapist and Corrective Pilates Instructor, Nathan Gravina of Shepparton Myotherapy works with clients to design a tailored program to suit their individual needs.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

LOCALLY owned and operated, Shepparton Myotherapy has been providing the City of Greater Shepparton and surrounds with personalised physical solutions and proven results for more than 20 years; and now offer access to 14 qualified therapists and 35 Pilates classes per week.

Shepparton Myotherapy’s professional therapists work with clients to provide specific treatments to assist with muscle dysfunction using many treatment methods, such as deep tissue manipulation, passive stretching, cupping and dry needling.

Business Owner, Cher Hetherington says, “Muscle dysfunction can, in many cases also impact the skeletal and nervous system which is why we work with clients to design a tailored program to correct and strengthen their problem areas. We also have well established relationships with a

range of other health care providers, so if the need arises, we can provide a clients with a referral.”

“We aim to teach our class participants exercises that they can continue at home in order to give them the best possible results and all of our Pilates instructors are Myotherapy qualified, meaning you receive the best possible instruction and professional care.”

Whether you’re looking to take control of your weight through gentle supportive exercise or looking to strengthen your mu s c l e s a n d t o n e up , S h e p p a r t o n Myotherapy can help you achieve the best results for you.

To find out more about the treatments available at Shepparton Myotherapy, visit the friendly team at 3 Nixon Street, Shepparton, or phone 5831 5400.

THE WAIT IS OVER, APCO HAS ARRIVED… The brand new independent APCO service station on Numurkah Road, Shepparton is set to open this week and with brand new state-of-the-art fuel pumps, express, top-up grocery lines, delicious barista coffee and quick bites from the café available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week APCO is sure to impress. APCO Director, Robert Anderson told The Adviser, “We’re looking forward to opening the doors, and hope to see strong support from the local community; we’re a volume business, so the more support we receive, the more savings we can pass on to our customers.”

From left, Mascot, APCO Joe and APCO Director, Robert Anderson at the new APCO service station in Shepparton” Photo: David Lee.

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The Bay of the Dragon

Main Image: A SPECTACULAR BAY… The Bay of the Dragon, Halong Bay has over 2,000 islands, many with caves inside; it’s a spectacular place to visit.

Above from left: MAGNIFICENT SUNSET… Time to leave Halong and sail into a magnificent sunset as we make our way to our final port, Hong Kong. INTERESTING CUISINE… A typical Vietnamese wet market.

Chickens were popular along with fish, crabs and even spiders. PEDAL TO THE METAL… Despite Vietnam’s love of the motorbike, the time honoured push bike is still a favoured mode of transport at Halong Bay.

IT was early morning and there was a mist in the air, but that just added to the magic as we entered the wonderland that is Halong Bay. I first came here 17 years ago and then,

like now, you sense this is a special place.

The Vietnamese tell a story of a dragon. The legend says the dragon in defense of the people spat jewels into the bay to keep away invaders, each turned into one of the 2,000 islands that dot the picturesque bay.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the limestone islands hold something quite special; caves that you can enter to find an underground world of grottos, some quite huge.

Our cruise ship made its way around the stunning islands and the bays placid waters.

Last time I was here I hired a junk with its colourful sails and spent the night out on the bay. The junks are made of teak wood and provide luxury accommodation and a grand dining experience.

Small fishing boats ply their trade and many fishermen live on the bay’s floating villages.

These are permanent homes and children a re eve n sc h o o l e d here. They have their own floating markets and it’s said that many residents seldom go ashore; but moves are afoot to change this.

T he gove r nme nt is concerned the children are not getting a proper education and so the floating villages may soon be a thing of the past.

Moving away from the bay, Halong has a lot to offer inland including incredible temples and the chance to visit a local family and see how they live.

Many are farmers but the majority seem to depend on tourism.

Visiting a local market, forget the watches and tee shirts, this was the real thing. Locals could drop in on the way home and buy all they needed for the evening meal; frogs, chickens alive or ready to cook, pork pies, all manner of vegetables, fish still alive, crabs and things that I had never seen before but were obviously quite edible.

The Vietnamese do eat things we don’t,

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including spiders. Cooked they still look odd with the legs disappearing into someone’s mouth, and they have two types of dogs those kept as pets to guard the home and those kept for the pot.

The people are really friendly and if you are shopping in the markets you can get some incredible buys, just keep in mind that you can get down to haggling over a few cents but is it worth it, after all in any transaction everyone needs to be a winner.

Moving on.

Our cruise ship left Halong Bay and made its way to Hong Kong, my final port. Just one day there but there is lots to see and do. Held by the British from 1841, Hong Kong grew to be a major trading port and was handed back to China in 1997. It still remains a free port with its own economic independence that will last for the next 50 years.

Things to do include riding the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour. The ferry has been running since 1898 and it’s a great experience, and of a night you can witness the ha r bour’s light show.

You can also climb Victoria Peak on the p e a k tra m. Ca b l e s allow it to traverse incredible steep slopes to the top.

Take time to savour the food, it’s mouthwatering. Visit one of the many markets including the ladies market and the night market or if you want to shop for the top designer goods, then visit Harbour City. With 450 shops and entertainment zones it’s Hong Kong’s biggest shopping mall.

I would like to thank the staff on my cruise ship, the Holland America’s Volendam.

Nothing was too much trouble and they really make you feel right at home. The food was excellent and over all a great experience.

Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

“The legend says the dragon in defense of the people spat jewels into the bay to keep away invaders”

NEWS

Community Market Day supports ‘Give Me 5 For Kids’

THURSDAY June 25 is Community Day at Fairleys Supa IGA, North Shepparton.

For many years, Market Days have been a highpoint in the Fairleys’ monthly calendar, known as ‘the best day to shop if you want to grab a bargain’.

Also a tradition at Fairleys’ is to invite local community groups and their supporters to come into the store on Market Day and receive point donations for their organisation using specially coded cards. Shoppers are then invited to scan the cards in place of their personal loyalty key tags when they shop on Market Day. Customers donating their points are then invited to enter the Market Day prize draw in appreciation. This month Fairleys’ are offering one lucky shopper a chance to win a $30 meat pack, just for donating their points.

GV Health and the ‘Give Me 5 For Kids’ promotion are this month’s community beneficiary and will be in-store this Market Day seeking point donations from shoppers. To show your support for this fantastic cause, simply shop at Fairleys Supa IGA on Thursday, June 25.

Customers are also invited to pledge their ongoing points for the GV Health and join a growing number of community-minded locals who have already pledged their points.

CUSTOMERS INVITED TO DONATE POINTS… Fairleys Supa IGA welcome customers to join in and support GV Health’s ‘Give Me 5 for Kids’ promotion this Community Market Day. From left, Fairleys Supa IGA 2IC, Nick Nicolaci, Store Manager, Craig Bramley, Produce Assistant, Hope Wheelhouse and Produce Manager, Claudine Brown. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Residents fight to light up the lake

By David Lee I T was four months ago when local resident, Jen O’Neill and two friends were planning their regular morning run around Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake, when two of her friends were unable to join her and Jen was left unsure of whether the lack of lighting at that time of morning meant it would be safe enough to run alone.

Jen said, “After it turned out I was going to be running alone I realised there weren’t many places in Shepparton with adequate lighting; enough to make you feel safe enough to run alone.

“We use the lake often, but toward the back of the lake there really isn’t a lot of lighting.

“We started a Facebook page and it wasn’t long before we begun to get quite a lot of support from the community. We had the elderly, dog walkers and families all providing messages of support for the idea.

“After council released their draft budget we noticed there was $165,000 in funding for lights to be installed on the Telstra Tower, so we approached council and put in a

submission to an objection to that funding to be used as part of what is needed to the light up the lake project.

“We’re now waiting for the June 23 council meeting where council will be voting on inclusions and inclusions of the budget.

“The lake is such a great venue now and there are many people and families who utilise it and it’s a shame that when it gets dark in the evenings, or in early morning, that it cannot be utilised.

“We’re hoping that council will take our submission on board. We think it would be beneficial to the community as a whole to spend the funding on lighting at the lake and not on the tower. To have both would be great, but we think it would appeal more to the masses to do something with more adequate lighting and improved safety at the lake.

“It’s all about helping people to feel safe and encouraging exercise to continue and to be able to utilise the facility at its maximum potential.”

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NEWS

Youth hub to bring community together

By David Lee A NEW space all about acceptance, togetherness and bringing the community together was opened to the Muslim community last week, with the Alkasem Youth Organization opening the doors to their Youth Hub. Located at 104a High Street and to be utilised for members of the Alkasem Youth Organization, the youth hub is open from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and is aimed at providing an educational space for youths to have access to entertainment programs, game consoles, a pool table and table tennis as well as workshops, educational programs and to learn how to plan activities and events.

Alkasem Youth Organization Secretary, Sarmed Yassin said, “I’m very passionate about my community and strive toward building bridges in the community by volunteering in the organising of events and activities, to strengthen community relations and create a positive change in society, and that’s what this youth hub is all about.

SAFE, EDUCATIONAL SPACE… From left (front), Alkasem Youth Organization Member, Mohammed Yassin, Treasurer, Naser Albadri, Director, Muhanad Yassin, Secretary, Sarmed Yassin and Member, Mohamed Al-Saady at the soft launch of the new Alkasem Youth Hub last week. Photo: David Lee.

“It’s a space for the youth to be in. We want it to be their second home and to learn to be ready to give back. We want them to have that mentality.

“It’s all about encouraging members to volunteer and learn from inspirational speakers

on volunteering, and learn about giving back to the community.

“It’s primarily for Muslim youths, but I can see us going forward and involving the whole community in the future.

“It’s for everyone to make use of.”

Keeping an ‘eye’ on crime continued from front page JOINING the other 18 Eyewatch pages across the state, the local Eyewatch page will share updates about crime and other community safety initiatives on Facebook, allowing local communities to connect with local police to share crime and safety information in real time.

Acting Inspector, Mark Byers said, “We want to embrace this new form of communication to help connect with people who live and work in our neighbourhoods.

“You can expect to see a range of information – whether it’s road safety tips and advice, information about online scams, witness appeals, updates on missing people or the latest crime prevention tips.

“It’s another way of sharing important messages outside of traditional media outlets.

“It’s quick, current and up to date. In some instances police have used information gathered through Eyewatch to assist in solving crimes in just a matter of hours.

“We’d like everyone to follow the page and start interacting with police today.”

Shepparton Police Crime Prevention Officer, Glenn Gibson said, “Within the first three days of the page going live, we had our first piece of ‘intel’ come through via Crime Stoppers for an outstanding warrant case we put on the page, so it’s good to know that so

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A WATCHFUL EYE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY… Shepparton Police, First Constable Mark Grey is urging the community to get behind the new Eyewatch Greater Shepparton Police Service Area Facebook page, which was launched last week and has already seen ‘intel’ received on an outstanding warrants case. Photo: David Lee.

far it’s working well.

“The page gives the community the opportunity to be involved in community safety and is an example of how the police and the community working together can make Greater Shepparton safer.

“There is a small number of people in the community who do the wrong thing and we all need to work together to make them accountable.

“Jump on the page, like it and let’s make

Greater Shepparton a safer place.”

Eyewatch is not a platform for reporting crime and is not a replacement for calling Triple Zero in an emergency.

The new Eyewatch Greater Shepparton Police Service Area page can be found by searching for ‘Eyewatch Greater Shepparton Police Service Area.’ The page complements the official Victoria Police Facebook page which is available by searching for ‘Victoria Police’ on Facebook.

ultimate

home living June 2015

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home living

Bare-rooted

bargains

at Billabong

BILLABONG Garden Complex is pleased to announce the arrival of their new season bare-rooted stock now in-store. The huge range includes ornamentals, weepers, fruit trees, berries and many new varieties of roses from as little as $14.95.

Nursery Manager, Tracy Lamont said, “Now is the perfect time to plant bare-rooted stock, whilst the ground is soft, and the bare-rooted range is considerably less expensive than the potted varieties.”

From one year old plants at just a metre high, through to the more advanced two and three year old stock - best used for instant impact in Spring; Billabong Garden Complex have everything you need to create your perfect Spring garden. Billabong Garden Complex are also offering a free ‘Goodie Bag’ with every purchase of bare-rooted stock; filled with sample products, planting and care guides and loads of tips and tricks to ensure the survival of your new plants, but you’ll need to get in quick as stock is limited and offer is only available whilst stocks last.

Visit the website for stocklists and prices as well as many more top tips, planting guides and information www.billabonggardencomplex.com.au or visit the friendly, knowledgeable staff at 295 Numurkah Road, Shepparton, phone 5821 8632.

PLENTY OF CHOICE… Billabong Garden Complex Nursery Manager, Tracy Lamont shows of their huge range of bare-rooted stock now available at fantastic low prices. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Beat the winter chill… Upgrade and save!

T H E renovations are complete and the Hot and Cold Shop’s brand new showroom has allowed for more room to expand their range of winter heating options on display.

The new range includes inbuilt and freestanding wood heaters, gas log fires in both modern and traditional designs, as well as inbuilt and freestanding gas space heating appliances.

With the winter chill now upon us, and current rebates now available on natural gas appliances, now is the perfect time to upgrade and install your new natural gas home heating solutions.

Natural gas is the often considered the best energy choice by homeowners because the heat is instant, clean and infinitely controllable, natural gas is also safe, efficient, reliable and convenient to use.

Take advantage of up to $5,0 0 0 in rebates when you change over your electric slab heating to gas heating with the Vic torian G overn ment’s V E ET scheme; save $375 upon installation of natural gas ducted heating or install a new gas hot water system and receive a rebate of up to $925.

For i n for m at ion on t he s e g re at initiatives and other fantastic manufacturers cash back offers available throughout winter, speak to the friendly team at Hot and Cold Shop on 5823 1955, or email sales@hotandcoldshop.com.au

BRAND NEW SHOWROOM…

Hot and Cold Shop Director, Phill Lahn presents the recently expanded show room, now with even more winter heating options on display. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Surge in demand for

home loans

HOME loan demand is on a continuous climb, rising 1 percent higher over the month of April.

According to the April Housing Finance Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 53,951 home loans were approved over the course of the month – up from 53,442 in March.

Mortgage Choice CEO, John Flavell said low interest rates was keeping housing very popular with potential home buyers and property investors.

“Rates are sitting at all-time lows, which is encouraging all types of potential buyers to take the leap and purchase property.

“We haven’t seen this level of demand for home loans since 2009 when the boosted First Home Owner grants were in place.”

Given that home loan demand is so strong, Mr Flavell said he isn’t surprised to see home values increasing month after month.

“According to new data from Core Logic, dwelling values across the combined capital cities grew 0.8 percent over the month of April. Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart were the strongest performers over the month, with the capital cities recording property value growth of 1 percent, 1.6 percent and 1.6 percent respectively.”

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PICTURES OF THE PAST

The Ice Man From 1937 to 1978 the town received its milk and ice from a face that will not be easily forgotten; that of Albert Dawber. Albert came to the Goulburn Valley during the depression in the 1930s and in 1937 was employed by Percy Ducat (P.J. Ducat and Sons), using many milk delivery methods in his time including via horse and cart (seen in the picture on the top left of Mr Don Ducat himself), utes, vans (seen in the picture on the top right, with Albert standing on the step) and electric vehicles.

In the early 1950s, Albert acquired an ice delivery round from his brother-in-law, Jack Wilson.

Albert’s well-known Ford army ute, converted to include a tray with an insulated ice box (pictured on the bottom left with Albert standing beside it), would be seen driving around town delivering ice to residents, who were often not home at the time, but because he was well trusted, Albert was given permission to enter the homes and drop off the ice, before continuing on his round.

During his 41 years working for Ducats as well as delivering ice, Albert would collect accounts in later years, riding a push bike around the town which was painted with the number PJD #1. The bike is now on display in the Shepparton Motor Museum.

Children would often be intrigued at how their milk was delivered, such as those in the bottom right photo; from left in 194142, Judith Williams, Harry Jenkins and Allan Williams on Mr Jacka’s milk delivery cart.

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.

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I f you have a n old photog raph of a lo c a l e ve nt o r m o m e nt i n t i m e t h at you wou ld love to see published, feel f ree to email t he i mage to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

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SPORT

Adviser

ELITE SKILL… Local 12 year old, Will Haines has walked away from the Victorian State Gymnastics Championships with three individual event medals and scored third place overall in the skill level category of 7 Under.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Local’s gymnastics glory

By David Lee LOCAL resident, Will Haines is well on his way to the Com monwealth and Olympic Games, af ter taking out third place overall at the Victorian State Gymnastic Championships and gold and silver on two individual apparatus events at just 12 years of age.

Having started gymnastics at 6 years old, Will was the youngest ever gymnast to have been accepted into the Victorian Gymnastics High Performance Centre

in Melbourne one year later and last month took on the Australian Championships where he placed 19th in the country. During the recent two day state championships Will placed silver on both the rings and high bar individual sets with scores of 10.200 and 9.750 respectively and gold on the parallel bars scoring 10.000 in the skill level category of 7 Under.

Will said, “I started back flipping onto my stomach when I was five and a half so my dad encouraged me to get some

training to do it right, and it all went uphill from there.

“On the first day of the championships I was first all round, but I had a couple of mishaps on the second day.

“It would be great to be able to compete in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

“I’m looking forward to next year and beating my scores from this year, but it’s going to be a little bit harder because I will be going up a skill level.”

Banner design sends local to Adelaide

By David Lee LOCAL Numurkah Primary School Student 6 year old, Charlie Hodge was given a rare opportunity to take to the grounds with the boys in Port Adelaide on Friday night last week, joining them in running through the banner that he designed.

The banner, which came about after Charlie’s mum, Lyne saw the banner designing competition run on the Renault Facebook page and through the 20 odd entries received, Charlie’s was chosen as the winner.

Lyne said, “There was a fair bit of work that went into the design and we were really happy that he won.

“As well as getting to run onto the grounds with the boys, he got a jumper with his favourite player’s number on it, which is number 17, Tom Clurey.

“When he was on the grounds he didn’t miss a beat and really enjoyed himself, he ran through the banner before the boys did.

“Port Adelaide didn’t win the game but Charlie still had a ball.”

YOUNG FOOTY FAN’S DREAM… Local 6 year old, Charlie Hodge was lucky enough to have his AFL banner design chosen as the winner for a Renault Facebook page competition, which gave him the opportunity to run onto the grounds and through his banner with the Port Adelaide AFL team. Photo: Supplied.

Scoreboard Kyabram District League

Football Violet Town (88) d Girgarre (37) Stanhope (106) d Lancaster (58) Merrigum (101) d Undera (45) Avenel (202) d Ardmona (58) Rushworth (119) d Longwood (41) Murchison (147) d Tallygaroopna (46) Netball – A grade Avenel (64) d Ardmona (35) Violet Town (58) d Girgarre (29) Lancaster (68) d Stanhope (34) Merrigum (55) d Undera (26)

Longwood (29) d Rushworth (28) Tallygaroopna (70) d Murchison (19)

Goulburn Valley Netball League

A grade Benalla (33) d Shepparton (28) Kyabram (38) d Euroa (35)

Murray League

Football Barooga (124) d Echuca United (100)

Rumbalara (144) d Cobram (17) Moama (78) d Numurkah (68) Mulwala (125) d Deniliquin Rams (67) Finley (83) d Nathalia (64) Tongala (134) d Congupna (68) Netball – A grade Echuca United (60) d Barooga (28) Rumbalara (48) d Cobram (40) Tongala (74) d Congupna (38) Mulwala (41) d Deniliquin (37) Finley (43) d Nathalia (29) Numurkah (31) d Moama (29)

Picola District League – South East

Football Waaia (104) d Katandra (90) Tungamah (171) d Katunga (77) Katamatite (88) d Dookie United (77) Shepp East (149) d Rennie (27) Netball – A grade Katamatite (50) d Dookie United (48) Rennie (46) d Shepp East (35) Tungamah (63) d Katunga (37) Katandra (47) d Waaia (28)

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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.

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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.

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ROUND 11 WINNER WENDY WILLIAMS 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 person is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Football Adviser

Wednesday 17th June, 2015

GVFL Seniors Round 8 Results Saturday, June 13 Benalla (93) .............. d ........Shepparton (48) Kyabram (94) ........... d ...................Euroa (69) Mooroopna (69) ...... d ..................Tatura (55)

GVFL Seniors Round 9 (split round) Saturday, June 20 Rochester ................. v.................... Mansfield

with Matthew Chilcott

Goulburn Valley Football League

Region laces up to curb social violence

Shepp Swans ........... v...................... Seymour Echuca ..................... v............. Shepp United

Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (35) Rochester Shepparton Swans Shepparton United

DENNIS PATTERSON (32) Rochester Shepparton Swans Shepparton United

JASON WELSH (34) Rochester Shepparton Swans Shepparton United

JOHN RYAN (35) Rochester Seymour Shepparton United

JACQUI HUDGSON (35) Rochester Seymour Shepparton United

SAM SARACINO (36) Rochester Seymour Shepparton United

KYLE POWER (36) Rochester Shepparton Swans Shepparton United

SUZANNA SHEED (26) Rochester Shepparton Swans Shepparton United

HAYDEN BEST (33) Rochester Shepparton Swans Shepparton United

PHANTOM (18) Mansfield Seymour Echuca

Goal-kicking 2015 Justin Maddern (Shepp Swans) .... 37 William Burstin (Kyabram) .............. 37 Joshua Mellington (Benalla) ......... 36 Steven Stroobants (Rochester) ..... 30 Brent Arho (Mooroopna)............... 21 Shane McDonald (Mooroopna) .. 21 Saad Saad (Seymour) ................... 20

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

Rochester ............ 32 ...... 156.68

2.

Kyabram .............. 28 ...... 152.19

3.

Mooroopna ......... 24 ...... 126.54

4.

Euroa .................... 22 ...... 116.04

5.

Benalla................. 20 ...... 135.18

6.

Seymour .............. 16 ...... 102.67

7.

Shepp Swans .......16 ........ 92.95

8.

Mansfield ..............16 ........ 84.81

9.

Shepp United .......14 ........ 91.24

10.

Shepparton ............8 ........ 78.36

11.

Echuca ...................8 ........ 59.98

12.

Tatura ......................0 ........ 58.24

LACE UP AGAINST VIOLENCE… From left, Shepparton Bears Players, Jackson Cormican and Ella Westblade, Shepparton Swans Player, Lachlan McMahon, Shepparton Bears Player, Alana Cuthbert, Blair Fraser, Casey Homewood and Zach Minchin who helped to take a stand against social violence by helping spread the message as part of the Step Back, Think Lace Up campaign. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

WITH more than 19,000 social based assaults in Victoria alone last year, local sporting clubs were encouraged to ‘Lace Up’ as part of the Step Back, Think campaign over the weekend, to help take a stand against social violence.

Players from various sporting teams across the Goulburn Valley donned a pair of orange laces as part of the campaign, in a bid to raise awareness around social violence, and the far-reaching impact a violent decision in the heat of the moment can have.

Step Back, Think’s Head of Education, Ben O’Toole is a lucky survivor of a one-punch assault that caused his brain to haemorrhage. Thankfully, he suffered no permanent damage and is making it his mission to encourage young Australians to use their head, not their fist.

“One wrong decision can lead to a life changing injury or death. It not only ruins the life of the victim and perpetrator, but drastically affects their families, friends and the wider community.

“Often social violence is driven by poor self-esteem, a habitual use of aggression or even the pressure of looking tough in front of your mates. By lacing up with your sporting team, you’re saying ‘no’ to getting into a fight and you’ll stop your mates from making a bad decision that could change lives forever.”

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