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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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Local’s life

‘living State-of-the-art design in the released shadows’ revealed

By David Lee LIFE hasn’t always been simple for local resident turned Author, Tyler Nightman and his latest novel, Living in the Shadows, tells all, taking readers on his life journey with a focus on the truth of his gruelling involvement with the world of organised crime in Melbourne’s underworld.

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OUR NEW COURT PRECINCT… An artist impression of the façade for the new $73M Shepparton Law Court precinct. While preparatory demolition works will begin at the site on the corner of Wyndham and High Streets from next month, construction of the state-of-the-art building isn’t expected to begin until next year. Photo: Supplied.

Preliminary works to begin next month for $73M court precinct

By David Lee DEMOLITION works and some court service relocations are set to start taking place next month, following the release of the designs for the new $73M Shepparton Law Courts.

Positioned on the corner of Wyndham and High Streets,

construction of the five storey building is planned to commence next year, with the state-of-the-art legal precinct set to incorporate the 1930s heritage courthouse and feature a welcoming lobby inspired by images of river red gums, plenty of natural light and modern Continued on page 17 safety features.

NEWS | WEATHER

Leadership spill sees Turnbull take top job

By David Lee THE latest Liberal leadership spill has seen Prime Minister, Tony Abbott knocked off his perch, with Malcolm Turnbull taking the seat after a party room vote on Monday night saw votes swing Mr Turnbull’s way.

The voting saw Mr Turnbull in favour of taking the Liberal Party leadership, 54 to 44, which has seen him become fifth Prime Minister to govern the country in as little as 10 years, and the 29th Prime Minister to hold the seat since Sir Edmund Barton in 1901.

After siding with Mr Turnbull, Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop was returned as Deputy Prime Minister, receiving 70 votes against 30 to Kevin Andrews.

During a press conference held at Parliament House on Monday night, Mr Turnbull said, “This has been a very important day in the life of the nation, of the government, and of course of our party. As you know the party room, a little while ago, re-elected me as leader of the Liberal Party and elected Julie as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party. I want to say at the outset what a great debt the nation owes, the party owes, and the government owes to Tony Abbott and of course to his family.

“The burden of leadership is a very heavy one. Tony has discharged that as leader of the party and of course as prime minister over many years now and the achievements of the government that he has led have been formidable. The free trade agreements that have been negotiated represent some of the key foundations of our future prosperity, which I will talk about in a moment.

“And of course restoring the security on our borders has been an extraordinarily important step, enabling us for example to offer the increased and generous arrangements for

TURNBULL NOW LIBERAL LEADER… The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP was elected as the leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Australia, after a leadership spill on Monday night.

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Syrian refugees last week. So I want to thank Tony very much indeed for that.

“Can I just say briefly … this has been a very important, sobering experience today. I am very humbled by it. I am very humbled by the great honour and responsibility that has been given to me today. We need to have in this country, and we will have now, an economic vision, a leadership that explains the great challenges and opportunities that we face.”

During a doorstop interview yesterday, Mr Turnbull said, “This is the most exciting time to be an Australian. The opportunities that are there in the global economy, built on the foundations in no small measure of the free trade deals, are enormous. So this is a great time to seize the day.

“I’m filled with optimism and will be setting out in the weeks ahead, and in the months ahead, will be setting out more of the foundations that will ensure our prosperity in the years ahead.

“There has been a change of prime minister but we are a very, very strong government, a very strong country with a great potential.

Shepparton TODAY Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the late morning.

High 18º

Low 6º

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And we will realise that potential working very hard together.”

The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (V ECCI) has welcomed the appointment of Mr Turnbull, saying that Victorian businesses look to Mr Turnbull to provide strong, stable leadership and get on with the job of governing.

VECCI Chief Executive, Mark Stone said, “VECCI congratulates Malcolm Turnbull on his election to leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Australia.

“It is positive that Mr Turnbull has pledged to prioritise Australia’s economic growth through measures that boost business confidence and build an agile, innovative and creative nation.

“Business urges Mr Turnbull to progress reforms to raise productivity and increase flexibility in Australia’s workplace relations system; work with the states to fix the federation and undertake critical tax reform; advance the cause of free trade; and provide federal funding for vital infrastructure projects.”

Shepparton Rainfall Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

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15.4mm this month Current Vol (ML) 2,081,798 176,427

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NEWS

Celebrating 40 years of support

By David Lee FROM humble beginnings to now helping to support many local mums and mums to be, the GV Pregnancy and Family Support Group celebrate 40 years this year.

Beginning in 1975 with just a handful of volunteers and working from out of the office of the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), the group has grown to now providing 17 volunteers who provide a listening ear, material assistance, information on what other services are available and referral where appropriate.

GV Pregnancy and Family Support Group Volunteer, Pat Coffey said, “When we arrived in Shepparton, I was pregnant with my fourth child and had no family support. I was also involved with the CAB where we interviewed people with problems and referred them to appropriate organisations for help.

“One day I was frustrated that there wasn’t anywhere for a girl who wanted to discuss her options regarding her pregnancy, other than the abortion clinic, and my co-worker said ‘Why don’t you do something about it?’ So I talked to a few friends and we set out to see if we could start an organisation that would provide non-judgemental information and practical support.

“We have received some amazing feedback over the years. A

14 year old girl who needed support to tell her father that she was pregnant came into the office and 10 years later, she told me of her life since – now married with other children as well.

More recently we received a card from a family that had no baby clothing or equipment and the mother had been having lots of medical problems during the pregnancy saying thank you – ‘Your support, love and kindness is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.’

“Throughout the group’s history, I would say the most memorable moment would have been about 20 years ago. We were in a crisis situation and thought we would have to disband but with the support of the local members, local council and the community, we received funds and support to continue our work.

“We are grateful to the many people who donate very good items to us to make up our packs for new babies and we have a group who are continually knitting lovely new items. While we now are able to apply for grants to support the cost of two part time workers, we need to raise funds ourselves for general expenses and our big function this year will be a High Tea in the garden of Jeanette and Ian Powell in Kialla on Sunday, October 11 from 2pm to 4:30pm. Tickets cost $30 and are available at our office, 5821 0826 or online at www.evenbrite.com.au.”

PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES… Goulburn Valley Pregnancy and Family Support Service Secretary to the Advisory Committee, Pat Coffey is happy to be celebrating the groups 40 years of providing support for the mums and families. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Foster carers recognised

By David Lee FOSTER carers across the region received recognition for their important involvement in Berry Street’s Foster Care program during a special event last week, with local resident, Wendy Dow being one such carer who was recognised and given the chance to hear from guest speaker at the event, Christine Nixon.

The event, which also celebrated the upcoming Foster Carer’s Week, September 13 to 19 saw many carers presented with certificates for reaching various milestones in terms of years of service as a foster carer.

Wendy, who has been a foster carer for 25 years, has seen 280 children aged from newborns to 16 years pass through her care and spoke with The Adviser about how rewarding providing care is.

“I have always loved looking after children and playing with them and being a foster carer was always in the back of my mind.

“It will be something I will always want to do.

“It is so rewarding and is nice to be able to help families out in their time of need.

“There are a lot of different reasons that foster carers are needed and not all of them are long term.

“Over the years there have been three children my partner, Mick, and I have taken

CARERS NEEDED… Local resident, Wendy Dow has been a foster carer with Berry Street for 25 years and was one of those recognised for their efforts during a special event last week.

Photo: David Lee.

on permanently and they are very much part of the family.

“We have four children of our own who are just great and embrace the foster children and think of them as their brothers and sisters.

“Everyone has a calling in life and mine is caring for children.

“Berry Street is a fabulous organisation and is always there to support us when we need it.

“We’ve had a lot of positive experiences over the years. We have wonderful memories and have made life long friendships with

other carers.

“I thoroughly recommend putting your hand up as a carer. Berry Street needs carers, even if for just weekend respite here or there.

“It’s one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do.”

For further information on how you too could provide care to our community’s disadvantaged children and young people, contact the Training and Assessment Team on 5822 8100 or email humefostercare@ berrystreet.org.au

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NEWS

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left White KingPental Production Manager, Carmine Conte, Commonwealth Bank Shepparton Marketplace Manager, Sukh Sangha (Customer Service of the Year - Professional Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce, Board Member Carl Hainsworth.

HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR… From left, GOTAFE Commercial Manager Tourism Hospitality & Events, Ross Graham, Degani Bakery Café Owner, Michelle Hedger (Hospitality Service of the Year) and White King-Pental Production Manager, Carmine Conte.

TRAINEE OF THE YEAR… From left, Watters Electrical Shepparton Manager, Nick Lucarelli, Wanganui Park Secondary College 1st Year Education Support Trainee, Daly Wilson (Trainee of the Year) and White King-Pental Production Manager, Carmine Conte.

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, 95 3SR FM Director of First Impressions, Mandy Turner, Talisman Menswear Proprietor, Paul Jerome (Business Award - Retail Services) and White King-Pental Production Manager, Carmine Conte.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… … From left, RACV Business Insurance Sales Consultant, Jenny Harmes, Vine Hair & Make-Up Owner, Renee Higgins (Customer Service of the Year - Trade Services) and White King-Pental Production Manager, Carmine Conte.

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, WIN Television Shepparton Manager, Lucas Coad, RetireInvest/RI Advice Client Relationship Support, Sue Musgrove and Proprietor, Sandy Miller (Business Award – Professional Services) and White King-Pental Production Manager, Carmine Conte. Photos: Alicia Niglia.

Three weeks left to nominate OCTOBER 2 will see nominations for the 2015 White KingPental 95 3SR FM Business Awards, and this week has seen another six businesses receive nominations.

This week, Commonwealth Bank Shepparton received a nomination under the Customer Service of the Year category, Degani Bakery Café received a nomination under

the Hospitality Business of the Year category, a Wanganui Park Secondary College Education Support Trainee received a nomination under the Trainee of the Year category, Talisman Menswear was nominated under the Business Award – Retail Services category, Vine Hair & Make-Up received a nomination under the Customer Service of the Year category

and RetireInvest/RI Advice was nominated under the Business Award – Professional Services category.

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.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING A S S O C I AT I O N O F I N D E P E N D E N T RETIREES meeting will be held on Monday, September 21 at 9:45am at the Overlander Hotel, Benalla Road, Shepparton. An earlier meeting will take place at 9am for those interested in the share market. Guest speaker will be Cr Jenny Houlihan. For information, phone Bill on 5821 1854.

SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT will run on Thursday, September 24 at the Welsford Street venue. Guest artists are a duo with Jimmy Johnson singing and playing guitar and Riddy Ahmet on pedal steel. Entry is $6, which includes

afternoon tea. For enquiries, phone 5825 2642.

SHEPPARTON AND DISTRICT DAHLIA CLUB TUBER AUCTION will run on Sunday, October 4 from 1pm at the Shepparton Trotting Track. For further information, phone 5865 5551.

ALL GOULBURN VALLEY LIBRARIES including the Mobile Library Service will be closed on Friday, October 2. This date was been declared a public holiday in the Victorian Government Gazette on August 19, 2015.

LOXTON HIGH SCHOOL ‘CLASS OF 79-83’ REUNION will run in late 2016. The organising committee is seeking everyone who attended

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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.

Loxton High School from 1979-1983. Check in at Facebook: ‘Loxton High Classes of 19791983’ or email LHS1979@outlook.com.

ONGOING ESHCOL DAYLIGHT LODGE meets from 10:30am on the fourth Monday of every month.

New and unaffiliated members are welcome to join and partners are welcome for lunch. For further information or enquiries, phone 5824 1274 or 5825 2142.

SHEPPARTON SOROPTIMIST CLUB meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Pines, Numurkah Road in Shepparton from 6pm for a 6:30pm dinner meeting with guest speakers.

If you are interested in joining a service club, helping the community and making new friends, contact Jeanette 5823 1985.

THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION Hume office provides information, assistance and support for people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, and MPN. Contact Lani Shiels, Support Services Coordinator on 5821 0033. For volunteering or fundraising opportunities with the foundation please ask for

Kristin Paton on 0481 009 754.

CON NECT MEDITAT ION GROUP are inviting the community to enjoy the benefits of meditation. One hour sessions are held every Thursday night from 7:30pm at Harmony Place, 9a Edward Street in Shepparton and admission is $8. For further information, contact Lisa 0419 562 790 or Roger 0427 541 611.

A S S O C I AT I O N O F I N D E P E N D E N T RETIREES meets on the third Monday of each month at 9:45am at the Overlander Hotel, Benalla Road, Shepparton. Share group meeting will be at 9am. For further information, phone Bill on 5821 1854.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 20s to 40s combines exercise and peer support for those with depression/anxiety. All levels of fitness welcome. Contact Andrew for more details on 0430 008 021.

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)

Giant piggy bank on its way HELPING CHILDREN IN NEED… The Giant Piggy Bank will visit the region to help raise $1M for children with life-threatening conditions.

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IT’S pink, weighs 700 kilograms and is on its way to Shepparton. The Giant Piggy Bank will visit the region to help raise $1M for children with life-threatening conditions.

The annual Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal will ‘oink’ into gear when the giant piggy bank, named Princess, visits the Commonwealth Bank at the Shepparton Marketplace on Friday, September 18 from 1pm to 3:30pm and KidsFest at SPC KidsTown on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Very Special Kids Chief Executive Officer,

Dr Sarah Hosking says the charity relies on the Victorian community to help continue its services.

“Each year it costs $7M to operate Very Special Kids, and without donations from our community we would not be able to continue caring for these brave families.”

You can make a donation or purchase merchandise online at piggybankappeal.org. au, by visiting a Commonwealth Bank or ALH Group venue, or catching a giant piggy bank when it rolls into town. A calendar of piggy stops can be found on the website piggybankappeal.org.au.

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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.

GV HEALTH RENOVATIONS Dear Editor, If anyone needed an inspirational example of working under adverse pressure we need look no further than our ‘under-renovations’ S he pp a r ton G V H e a lt h E m er ge nc y Department, where, under the leadership of Dr. Geaboc, doctors, nurses, medical and admissions staff together with carpenters, plasterers, plumbers, and other varieties of ‘tradies’ are working in a total confusion of cords, timber, hoses, beds, medical equipment, missing corridors and flooded bathrooms with one, two or three dozen patients with multitude of medical conditions are working in almost total harmony and yet everyone of those emergency patients, including my wife, Lynne, is receiving top personal care and professional attention.

Shepparton residents are very fortunate in the professionalism and caring service of our local medical services of which no better example can be than that of Shepparton’s GV Health Emergency, where not only are they providing their usual high standard of service but are delivering that service amid confronting bedlam with good humour and caring empathy.

Yours sincerely, Bill and Lynne Lumley Mooroopna

REMEMBER US SUSSAN LEY? Dear Editor, It’s great to see the health initiatives from our Federal Health Minister, Sussan Ley, including the DIY health checks that she announced this week.

Unfortunately there’s a health check that Ms Ley seems to have forgotten, which happens to be in her own electorate.

Remember us, Sussan? We’re the ones who elected you.

Our region’s health is rapidly deteriorating because you have failed to support the food producers on which the regional economy relies.

We, too, need a serious health check.

All we are asking for is a fair go and a reasonable share of water so we can grow crops. Do you remember that the MurrayDarling Basin Plan was supposed to provide a ‘triple bottom line’ result, delivering equally to the environment, economy and people?

In this respect it has been an abject failure and we would welcome some attention to try and right this wrong.

Yours sincerely,

Karen Macdonald Deniliquin

A GOD OF JUDGEMENT Dear Editor, Christians are ‘commanded’ to ‘judge and expose evil where it is found’ (2 Tim 4:2-5) (Eph 5: 11-13). Judging goes on everyday in everyone’s life, so don’t take a scripture and use it when it’s convenient and throw it away the rest of the time.

If you are never going to judge anyone or anything then you must be willing to accept that your kids can run around with drug addicts and your daughter can become a prostitute because you aren’t supposed to ‘judge.’

Every day when you decide something you make a judgement. There was an atheist who objected strongly to teaching religion in public schools. His argument was that children should be allowed to reach maturity then decide for themselves what they choose to believe. Coleridge the poet, who heard the atheist, invited him to join him in his garden, which happened to be overgrown with weeds. “What do you see?” asked Coleridge.

“It’s nothing but a patch of weeds,” replied the atheist. “Yes,” said Coleridge, “I decided to let the garden decide for itself what it should grow.”

To leave a child without guidance would be a disaster and if we don’t want to influence his thinking, why send him to school? To train him in the way he should go involves responsible training in every area of life—physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually—so that he becomes well balanced in every area of life and a mature, healthy, interdependent adult.

This takes a lot of wisdom, guidance, and instruction. It doesn’t take care of itself. And what is the first and most effective teaching method… modelling by example is what we want our children to learn. It takes wise judgement to teach a child to discern right from wrong and to repent when they do wrong because God is not just a God of love, as people love to quote, but also a God of judgement as well. (Matt 7:17-23) Yours sincerely, John Newton Kialla Want to have your say?

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NEWS

Anti-dumping decision win Con’s Chippery, now T H E decision by t he A nti- Du mpi ng Commission (ADC), which found that imported processed tomatoes from Italian companies Feger and La Doria had been illegally dumped in Australia is being hailed as a win for the local community, with SPC welcoming the Statement of Essential Facts (SEF).

As part of the decision, the commissioner recommended preliminary dumping duties be imposed at margins of 7.5 percent and 5.1 percent.

Feger and La Doria’s exports were found to represent approximately half of the imported Italian tomatoes in Australia and in SPC’s previous case, the ADC found that 103 of 105 Italian tomato exporters were found to be dumping.

Since 2010, the illegal dumping of tomato products has resulted in material d a m a g e to S P C i n c lu d i n g r e du c e d margins and declining profitability. SPC has struggled to compete on price with these heavily subsidised dumped Italian tomatoes.

SPC Managing Director, Reg Weine

said, “The future of Australia’s food processing sector, horticulture industry and the livelihood of Australian farmers is being undermined as more and more cheap imports flood the market and find their way onto supermarket shelves.

“We need a level playing field to succeed.

“It is pleasing to see that the ADC has made a decision that supports regional i ndu s t r y a nd job s . T he Au s t ra l i a n government now has the time to consider this report and make a final decision. I trust that as they do this, they will also put the appropriate measures in place to ensure duties are uniformly applied.”

F e d e r a l M e m b e r fo r Mu r r ay, D r Sharman Stone said, “The dumping duties will give us a fair go at last especially our processed tomato growers. Consumers should soon be able to choose Australian products without the unfair price discounts tempting shoppers with cheaper prices.

“SPC will now be able to compete on a more level playing field for tomato growers in Murray and employment opportunities within the industry.”

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in two great locations CON’S Chippery on Branditt Avenue has maintained a significant, loyal following since the doors first opened back in 2012, with customers travelling from every corner of town to collect their weekly takeaway indulgence.

So much so that the demand was clearly noted by Business Owners, Jackie and Con Giatrakos and expanding the business became the next step for the couple.

Jackie told The Adviser, “With the help of Con’s brother Mark; who is a part owner in the Poplar Avenue store, we were able to open the new shop last November.

“We are now able to provide ou r customers with a more convenient service and deliveries right across Shepparton.”

Con’s Chippery not only does sensational, traditional st yle fish and chips and exceptional weekly specials; but also offer a truly gluten free alternative; producing all of their own potato cakes, burger patties and batters on-site.

Phone orders are welcome at both stores and Con’s Chippery will deliver to homes and businesses right across Shepparton and even out to Kialla.

Jackie said, “Our customers love the home delivery service, it’s quick, easy and made even more convenient with our mobile eftpos machines.”

Visit Con’s Chipper y at t wo great locations, or place your order by phone, North Shepparton: 7 Branditt Avenue, 5821

DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR … Con’s Chippery now home delivers right across Shepparton.

From left, Poplar Avenue Part Owner/Store Manager, Mark Buckley with Business Owners, Jackie and Con Giatrakos. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

3534 or South Shepparton: 24 Poplar Ave, 5822 0012.

Keep an eye on the Con’s Chippery’s Facebook page for all the latest news and weekly specials.

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NEWS

Everything under the dairy roof 24-HOUR CALLOUT SERVICE… GV Dairy Supplies Proprietors Bernadette and Paul McGrath not only stock everything you need for the dairy farm; but also offer a call out service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SPECIALISING in all things dairy, GV Dairy Supplies of Shepparton has been servicing the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria for more than 18 years.

Established by husband and wife team, Paul and Bernadette McGrath in Kyabram back in 1997, the business, now located in Shepparton provides dairy farmers across the greater region with everything they need to keep the supplies flowing.

Born into the industry with dairy farming parents, Paul is passionate about servicing the resurging local industry.

Paul said, “We really are a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your dairy needs, from breakdowns and servicing to product supplies and new

dairy designs – we do it all.”

GV Dairy Supplies offer on-site product delivery, milking machine servicing and repairs and with their fully equipped workshop, huge range product lines and 24 hour call-out service, you can rest assured knowing you’re fully supported.

Paul, Bernadette and the GV Dairy Supplies team of 12 industry experts can be found at 6 Mercury Drive, Shepparton from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. So whether you’re milking 100 head of cattle or a herd of several thousand, call in and discuss your on-farm needs with Paul and the team or simply phone GV Dairy Supplies on 5831 3033.

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HELP FIND A CURE… Solar City Tyres Bridgestone Retail Sales, Gabrielle Sait is encouraging the community to drop into Solar City Tyres Bridgestone Service Centre on New Dookie Road in Shepparton and purchase a set of blue valve caps to help raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Go blue for blood cancer THE community is being urged to pass over just $3 for a set of blue valve caps from Solar City Tyres Bridgestone Service Centre to help in the fight for a cure for blood cancer, which strikes 34 Australians every day.

Bridgestone Shepparton will be selling the specially produced blue valve caps throughout September and October as part of support for the Leukaemia Foundation and its annual series of Light the Night twilight walks.

All proceeds from the sale of the valve caps will go towards funding a $54,000 research grant, enabling a talented scientist to continue the important work of finding a cure for blood cancer.

Owner of Bridgestone Service Centre Shepparton, Kevin Saxton said, “Bridgestone is the Principal Partner of Light the Night; a fantastic event where participants walk with different coloured lanterns, lighting up the night to symbolise hope, remember a loved one and support critical research.

“Our Light the Night blue valve caps are a great way to light up the road and show support for the Leukaemia Foundation and its quest for a cancer free future.

“It’s great to know that the money raised from sales of our blue valve caps is helping to make a real difference in the effort to find a cure for blood cancer.

“We’ve had good support for this initiative from the local community in previous years and we’re hoping that will continue this year.

Come and see us in-store today to purchase your valve caps.”

Solar City Tyres Bridgestone Store Manager, Troy Prosser said, “It is very important to be in the fight for a cure. The blue valve caps are another step forward toward raising more much needed funding for such an important cause.”

To pick up a set of the blue valve caps, drop into Solar City Tyres Bridgestone Service Centre, 124 New Dookie Road, Shepparton.

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NEWS

Imran pre-selected as Labor candidate for Murray

By David Lee A S the first mig rant with an I ndian background to stand for a Federal Seat in regional and rural Australia, Dr Imran Syed is hoping to bring about change for our electorate at the next Federal Election, after being pre-selected as the Labor candidate for Murray.

Moving to Shepparton in 20 08, Dr Imran has witnessed first hand many of the challenges that have faced and continue to face the Murray electorate and says enough is enough.

As the Founder of Sadaat Foundation and the current CEO of Humanitarian Hearts Inc. Dr Imran holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery and has worked as a medical doctor for five years, where he says he learned many of the issues facing the health system.

Dr Imran is the first participant from regional Australia to have graduated from several prestigious community leadership programs including the region’s own Fairley Leadership program, and has been the AFL Multicultural Community Ambassador since 2014, volunteers as a hospital chaplain and has been appointed as the first Victoria Police Chaplain of the Islamic faith for regional Victoria.

In December 2014, Dr Imran was elected as the Vice-President of the Australian Labor Party, Shepparton District, which made the decision by the Labor Party and easy one to pre-select him for the seat of Murray.

I m ran sat dow n w ith The A dv i se r explaining his passion for the Murray electorate and his desire to stand up for our neglected community.

“Everybody has heard the problems facing our electorate; the youth unemployment, cuts to health, public transport issues, farming and water problems, issues facing the rising cost of education and our struggling senior citizens.

“I have always been a person of social justice, which led me to join the Labor Party.

“This seat has been a safe seat for far too long and that has been taken for granted.

“I will stand up for this community and what I believe in.

“When you look back over the last 60 years, it has been the Labor Party that has helped to build the nation, but the Liberals want to destroy the policies built by Labor that were put in place to help see this country thrive. We are looking at co-payments for Medicare, pension cuts, increases in education costs and much more under the Liberal leadership.

“Enough is enough. We need to stand up and be heard and I will help us to do that.

“People are tired of the ‘do nothing attitude’ we have experienced for six decades and the constant and regular neglect. Most of the problems facing our electorate have risen over time under the leadership of The Nationals and Liberal Party.

“Why should we be compared differently to other regional centres such as Bendigo and Geelong?

“This is a beautiful place and there are many towns in the electorate that are perfect to live in and raise a family and we want to keep it that way, and help to continue the electorate’s growth.”

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LABOR’S NEW LOCAL CANDIDATE… Local resident, Dr Imran Syed has just become the first migrant with an Indian background to stand for a Federal Seat in regional and rural Australia, after being preselected as the Labor Candidate for Murray and says he hopes to bring about change if elected at the next Federal Election. Photo: David Lee.

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IF IT’S

GOT WHEELS

SHOW READY… Local resident, Mario Mazzeo and his father, Reno have been working on an XE Falcon together for the past nine years, which is now finished and show ready. Photos: Julie Moore.

T H E

KOLPRT

PEOPLE across the Cobram community may have noticed a rumbling through the town, with the ‘KOLPRT’ being an XE Falcon that has been worked on and modified for show by local father and son, Reno and Mario Mazzeo.

When Mario was 17 he never thought that blowing the gear box and ‘diff’ of his XE Falcon would lead to a nine year project between he and his dad, to turn the car into a show stopper that featured in popular magazine Street Machine earlier this year.

The new look, VE Atomic Green Falcon now boasts slight changes in the body including XF tail lights and a drop tank as well as an ESP front end, custom grill and a V8 XR8 bulge in the bonnet to accommodate for the motor; a 351 Windsor stroked out to a 459.

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Mario said, “After blowing the gear box and diff, dad had a few ideas with it and so we decided to work on fixing it up together.

We are looking at entering it into a show in October and possibly at this weekend’s Performance Car Mania at Winton Motor Raceway.

“I chose KOLPRT as the number plate, because when people turn to ask what is that making all the noise, they’ll turn and see it is the KOLPRT (culprit).

“The colour is amazing. To me the whole thing is perfect and it’s the only car in Cobram to have been in an issue of Street Machine.

“Working on the car with dad has been awesome. Words can’t describe how good he is.”

NEWS

Local university acquires invaluable asset WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE… Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, Jane Freemantle has recently joined The University Of Melbourne’s Department of Rural Health at the Shepparton Campus. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

THE University Of Melbourne Department of Rural Health’s Shepparton Campus is pleased to announce their newest member of staff, Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, Jane Freemantle.

Jane, in her new role brings a wealth of experience and a passion to contribute to

the future of the Goulburn Valley - a region she has strong family ties to.

Over a number of decades as a pediatric epidemiologist, Jane has combined her research activities with close community engagement in order to produce accurate and meaningful population data.

Ja ne told The A dvi se r t hat she is, “Com m it ted to developi ng data t hat accurately describes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal and child health outcomes.”

And says that, “This will enable us to better evaluate progress towards ‘closing the gap’ on Indigenous disadvantage.”

Jane added, “It is imperative that we keep our foot on the accelerator.”

Professor Freemantle is also committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate and graduate students at the Shepparton campus. Jane is looking forward to collaborating closely with 2014 Graduates of the Master of Health and Social Sciences, Raelene Nixon and Kar yn Ferguson to support their

ongoing academic aspirations.

Jane added, “Enrolment of students from the Goulburn Valley into graduate studies at the University of Melbourne is an important academic initiative led by Lecturer for Indigenous Rural Health Studies, Mr Peter Ferguson.”

Ja ne t horou g h ly e njoy s m e ntor i ng students and firmly believes in providing effective support systems in order to achieve a greater number of graduating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in all disciplines.

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State-of-the-art design released

Preliminary works to begin next month for $73M court precinct DESIGN EXCELLENCE… An artist impression of the interior and reception area of the new five storey Shepparton Law Court precinct. Photo: Supplied.

TWO of the six courtrooms will provide space for juries and there will be scope for multi-jurisdictional services and flexible courtrooms to meet a range of caseload requirements.

The design of the new courthouse incorporates feedback from locals and optimises safety and security for users while providing ease of access within the facility.

Attorney General, Martin Pakula said, “The new Shepparton Law Courts precinct

will be a centre of court’s excellence, setting the standard for future regional court buildings in Victoria.

“The new court has been designed to reduce court delays, provide more accessible services and offer a safe, secure environment for all users.

“Improved waiting rooms will mean victims of family violence will be able to attend court feeling safer and more comfortable.”

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NEWS

Local’s life ‘living in the shadows’ revealed “I have been shot at, bashed, had knives pulled on me, guns pointed at my head and contracts put out on my life”

UNDERWORLD EXPOSED… Local Author, Tyler Nightman has just released his novel, Living in the Shadows, which tells the true tale of his gruesome, decade long involvement in Melbourne’s notorious underworld. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

continued from front page NOW 28 and living in the Goulburn Valley, Tyler’s novel is a chilling tale about a troubled, violent, psychopathic criminal who spent 10 years in Melbourne’s infamous underworld, and how he defied all the odds to eventually become one of the most dangerous, bloodthirsty criminals society has ever seen.

The book will take readers on a journey through the underworld, and into the most disturbing aspects of society in explicit detail… and the most shocking part is, the story is true.

Tyler sat down with The Adviser, explaining that the novel started as simply a therapeutic way for him to try and move forward from his troubled past.

“Living in the Shadows is based on actual experiences and things I’ve seen and been involved in, in Melbourne.

“It’s phenomenal how interested people are in the story.

“A lot ran through my mind while thinking about my past. It wasn’t easy going through it all and bringing it all back up again, to relive those moments and remember that I was actually there…this did actually happen to me.

“I did have a lot of fun. There was good and bad. At times there was excitement and other times there was fear and anxiety because I never knew what was around the corner. I

found myself in a lot of situations where I had no control over what was happening. At those times, I slept with one eye open.

“The underworld isn’t as glamorous as Underbelly makes it seem and my book bares all and shows the truth.

“It was difficult to decide what to put in and what not to put in. There were a lot of

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similar situations that happened all the time and ‘walk away.’ It’s one of those things you and so there are parts left out so as it didn’t get ‘walk away’ from but it’s always there. too repetitive, but I really wanted to paint a “There are some people out there who would picture of the truth as much as possible. still want to bring my life to an end, but I’m “My involvement all started as a kid; feeling not a threat to anyone anymore. powerful and confident. I associated with “I am planning on a sequel. I really want the and related better to people from a rough next book to go into the gangland war and background and it moved on from there. expand on what people don’t know from an “That world is a man’s world, so I had to insider’s point of view and clear up a few false grow up very quickly. There’s no room for the facts out there.” school boy.

To purchase a hard copy or digital copy “I have been shot at, bashed, had knives of Tyler Nightman’s Living in the Shadows, pulled on me, guns pointed at my head and visit www.tylernightman.com.au or find it on contracts put out on my life. I often wonder, Amazon. how did I survive it.

“The most dangerous people out there are giveaway the people you won’t see, you won’t walk past in the street. The worst of the real fighting and Tyler Nightman and The Adviser are conflict happened behind the scenes and under giving 80 lucky readers the chance to win a the radar, which is where the title ‘Living in copy of Living in the Shadows. the Shadows’ came from.

For your chance to win, simply write your “There is a certain level of risk in writing this name, address, telephone number on the all down and getting it out there for the world back of an envelope and send to: to read, but I made judgment calls on what to Living in the Shadows put in and what to leave out.

The Adviser “My experience in the underworld is PO Box 1664 something I would never change. You’ve just Shepparton Victoria 3630 C o m p e t i t i o n c l o s e s We d n e s d ay, got to think you’ve only got today. It made me September 30. Winners will be notified. who I am; resilient and capable and it helped Good luck! me build character.

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“In 2008 I ended up in a wheelchair, which allowed me to move away from Melbourne

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ultimate

home living

TURF experts are encouraging homeowners to give their lawn a little bit of love this Spring to keep it in tip top shape ahead of the harsh ‘Aussie’ Summer.

De-thatch

Top Spring care tips:

Weed

During Winter, lawns grow at a slower rate, which can give weeds a chance to take hold. If there are only a small number of weeds it’s best to dig them out by hand. If your lawn is overrun, it may be best to use a herbicide that is specifically suited to your variety of lawn.

Bindii are one particular weed that can become a concern if care is not taken to eradicate them in Spring before they develop sharp burrs. As with regular lawn care, if there are just a few, remove them by hand, otherwise a bindii herbicide suited to your lawn variety should do the trick.

Fertilise

lush and green throughout even the hottest months.

Evenly spread a light layer of slow release fertiliser on your lawn and water thoroughly – or better still do it before rain!

A light fertiliser in early Spring can give your lawn a kick along by adding essential trace elements making it look

De-thatching removes the layer of older grass and mulch build-up that can accumulate over time, making it feel spongy. Spring is a great time to remove the thatch layer, as it will regenerate well with the warmer days. To de-thatch, lower your mower height one notch and mow the grass.

Repeat this 2-3 times, each time lowering the mower height by another notch.

Aerate

Over time the soil beneath your lawn can become compacted. Aerating will enable extra nutrients, air and sunlight to reach the root system of your lawn. To aerate, simply push a garden fork into the lawn at evenly spaced intervals, around 10-20cm apart. If you have a large lawn or if your lawn is heavily compacted, it is recommended to

Seven Spring cleaning tips

WITH Spring in the air, don’t let a musty house spoil it. Here are seven tips for giving the season the welcome it deserves.

Freshen your fridge

T he b e st ref r igerator cle a ner is a combination of salt and soda water.

The bubbling action of the soda water combines with the abrasive texture of the salt to make a great cleaner.

Shine your faucets

The best way to get rid of lime build-up around the faucet it is to lay paper towels over the fixture, soak it with vinegar and let it set for an hour. The deposits will soften and become easier to remove.

Scrub your screens

Clean screens with a scrap of carpeting. It makes a powerful brush that removes all the dirt.

Impeccable windows

Clean windows with a rag and soapy water, and then dry them with another rag.

You can also go to an auto-parts store and buy a windshield squeegee, which cleans very well.

De-drab your drapes

If drapes are looking drab, take them out of the window, remove the hooks and run them through the air-fluff cycle in the dryer along with a wet towel (to draw off the dust) for 15 minutes. Hang them back in the windows immediately.

Polish your fan

Clean the blades of a ceiling fan by covering them with a coat of furniture polish. Wipe off the excess and lightly buff.

Air your laundry

Sometimes comforters, blankets and pillows don’t need to be cleaned, but they do need to be aired out after a long winter in your closed-up home. Take them outside and hang them on a clothesline for a day.

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hire an aerator.

Not sure if your lawn is compacted? Try to push a screwdriver into the ground. If it’s hard to push it in, it’s time to aerate.

Top-dress

Light top-dressing can help your lawn to thrive by adding extra nutrients to the soil. To top-dress, evenly spread a thin layer of premium mix soil, from a reputable dealer, over your lawn and then water it in. The grass should still be visible through the soil.

Renovate

If your lawn is looking like it’s past the point of repair and you want to install a new lawn, Spring is the perfect time.

The mild Spring weather allows your lawn to establish itself before the tougher demands of Summer. During Spring the root system will also take hold more quickly than during the cooler months. If you are thinking about installing a new lawn it’s best to speak to your local turf grower to get the best advice.

FRESHEN YOUR HOME… Spring is the perfect time to give your home a fresh clean. Photo: Supplied.

ultimate

home living

Spring into a festival of orchids WITH the warm weather in full bloom, there is no better time take in the delightful sights and smells of the Goulburn Valley Orchid Club’s annual Spring Festival of Orchids.

This weekend will see the colourful festival come alive, boasting displays of hundreds of species of orchids.

Marvel at the elegant, the delicate and the often fragrant blooms, admire the beautifully presented floral arrangements and take the time to attend an orchid potting demonstration or listen to expert speakers who will share their knowledge and growing-advice.

Goulburn Valley Orchid Club President, Chris Ibbotson said, “Even if you are not an orchid enthusiast, you are welcome to come along and have a wander through the orchids and admire the sheer beauty and elegance of these plants.

They truly are breathtaking.

“There will also be a large variety of orchids for sale, as well as orchid accessories, stakes and orchid potting mixes.

Something for everyone.”

The festival will take place on Saturday, September 19 from 9am to 4pm and Sunday, September 20 from 10am to 4pm.

Entry is just $5 per person, with children welcome free of charge and morning tea, afternoon tea and a light lunch will be available for purchase across the weekend.

Visit the Goulburn Valley Orchid Club’s Spring Festival of Orchids at Kialla Paceway, Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla or for more information, contact Chris Ibbotson on 0417 923 874.

WANDER THROUGH THE ORCHIDS… Goulburn Valley Orchid Club President, Chris Ibbotson welcomes all to come see the colourful display of orchids this weekend at the club’s Spring Festival of Orchids. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Professional birthing support Giving birth is something that many women are either unprepared for or fearful of.

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Your Birth Support Business Owner, Nicole Tricarico also offers Birth Story Listening sessions for people who have experienced upset or trauma after birth, and Dunstan Baby Language classes. These classes can help parents to better

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HOLISTIC BIRTH PREPARATION… From left, Your Birth Support Business Owner, Nicole Tricarico offers mentoring and support classes to expectant mothers like Rachel Few from Numurkah. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

understand the five ‘words’ their new babies use to communicate their needs, making it easier to settle your new born, enjoy better sleep patterns and reduce stress on new parents.

For more information contact Nicole on 0410 592 264 or visit www.yourbirthsupport.com

NEWS

LOADS TO SEE AND DO… The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo is coming to Seymour next week and The Adviser is giving away double passes to 25 lucky readers, see article for entry details. Photo: Supplied.

25 double passes up for grabs!

THE Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo is coming to town and with a large selection of local and interstate exhibitors, the expo promises to provide plenty to see and do for the whole family.

For three massive days the event, which will be held at Seymour’s Kings Park, from Friday, September 25, will showcase everything from the latest in caravans, campervans and camper trailers, to boats, kayaks, jet skis and 4X4 accessories.

The Great Outdoor Expo Company Exhibition Manager, Richard Hiscock said, “We are really excited to be bringing the Expo to Seymour, I think the community will really enjoy the event (which is also held annually in Ballarat, Echuca, Mildura, Mt Gambier and Gippsland).”

This year the expo will also include camping gear, 4WD equipment, holiday and adventure destination incentives as well as a range of outdoor cooking equipment.

There are bargains galore to be had, with

many exhibitors offering show specials and Tacklebusters, the world’s largest mobile fishing store; providing demonstrations and activities every day to keep the whole family amused.

There will also be several major lucky door prizes, including a brand new Waeco Car Fridge complements of Lyal Eales Camping Stores valued at $700, a kayak complements of Aquayak valued at $600 and an OZtent shade tent valued at $499 from Malandy Outdoor, all winners will be announced at the event on Sunday.

The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo will be held from 11.00am to 5.00pm on Friday, September 25, from 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday, September 26 and from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday, September 27 at Kings Park, Tallarook Street, Seymour.

Adult tickets are just $12, seniors and concessions, $10 and under 16s are free of charge.

giveaway The Adviser, in conjunction with The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo are giving away 25 double passes to this exciting event, if you wish to enter the draw, simply write your name, address and telephone number on the back of an envelope and send it to: The Adviser Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo Giveaway PO Box 1664, Shepparton VIC 3630 Competition closes on Wednesday, September 23, winners will be notified by phone. Limit, one entry per person.

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SPORT

Adviser

UNDERDOGS NO MORE… The Shepparton Junior Bulls came out on top after taking the grand final match against the undefeated Harlequins in Melbourne at the weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Scoreboard Kyabram District League

Football Semi finals Merrigum (99)...........d ..............Nagambie (70) Stanhope (131)...........d ................... Avenel (103) Netball – A grade Semi finals Nagambie (56)...........d ...................... Avenel (41)

Murray League

Football Preliminary finals Moama (122) .............d .................Mulwala (74) Netball – A grade Preliminary finals Echuca United (66)..d ....................... Finley (42)

Picola District League – South East

Football Grand finals Tungamah (123) .......d ...................... Waaia (65) Netball – A grade Grand finals Katamatite (58) .........d .... Dookie United (40)

Goulburn Valley Netball League

A grade Qualifying finals Echuca (53) .................d ................. Seymour (42) Qualifying/Elimination finals Shepparton (29) ........d ................ Kyabram (27)

Junior Bulls take grand final

By David Lee WHILE they may have been the underdogs going into the match, the Shepparton Junior Bulls snatched the grand final win from the undefeated Harlequins during a nail-biting Rugby Union match in Melbourne at the weekend.

Scoring 16 to Harlequins 10, the Bulls battled it out at the Southern Districts Rugby Union Club grounds, Riviera Park in Seaford, with the game coming down to the final whistle.

Coach, Kitchener (Kitch) Robertson said, “The Harlequins were undefeated all year and were the favourites so it was a surprise that we took the finals from them.

“The guys played with a lot of gusto.

“We were down for the first half but the boys kept pushing and turned it around.

“We have some kids who had never played Rugby Union before so it was a matter of learning as we went through the year together as a club.

“These guys definitely have team spirit.

“We were the underdogs and weren’t expecting to even get as far as the grand final let alone win it.

“The atmosphere after the final whistle was unbelievable and the game’s Best on Ground went to Ben Moananu.

“The win has taken a little bit to sink in.”

Mellington back in finals G OU L BU R N Valley Football L eague (GVFL) Chairman, David Roff has thanked members of the Independent Tribunal following the resolution of the case involving Benalla Player, Josh Mellington.

Following the GVFL Tribunal decision last week, Mellington was facing being ruled out for the rest of the season after being found guilty of charging Euroa’s Jacob Gleeson, but after lodging an appeal with AFL Victoria, Mellington’s season ending suspension was overturned.

David Roff said, “Members of the tribunal

are volunteers who provide the league with excellent service.

“Over the past week, in a case that has generated significant interest, they have followed a process as they are required to do for each and every case.

“At the end of the day we need to remember that umpires reported what they saw as an incident that warranted reporting, the Independent GVFL Tribunal heard the case and found it proven and an appeal was lodged with AFL Victoria and, following a rehearing of the case, which included

evidence from witnesses who did not appear at the GVFL hearing, the appeal was upheld.

“The appeal process has come up with a different conclusion as does occur from time to time.

“The league does not wish to see any player missing games, particularly in the finals series, but if a report is made it needs to be followed through.

“I now look forward to the finals series commencing.”

The last chance for the big dance AFTER a big weekend of semi-finals, the focus switches to this weekend’s preliminary finals to be played at Tallygaroopna on Saturday, September 19.

The winners will progress to the grand finals at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve on Saturday, September 26.

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Football Under 18 Reserves Seniors

Preliminary Final Ardmona v Tallygaroopna Merrigum v Stanhope Nagambie v Stanhope

Football Adviser

Goulburn Valley Football League

Wednesday 16th September, 2015

GVFL Seniors Finals Qualifying Final 1 Benalla (91) ...................d .............. Rochester (60) Elimination Final 1 Kyabram (83) ...............d ........................ Euroa (55) Elimination Final 2 Seymour (122)..............d ....... Shepp Swans (70)

GVFL Seniors Semi-finals Saturday, September 19 Semi-final 1 Benalla ............................. v............................Kyabram Sunday, September 20 Semi-final 2 Rochester ....................... v.............................Seymour

Goal-kicking 2015 Joshua Mellington (Benalla........... 99 Justin Maddern (Shepp Swans) .... 74 Steven Stroobants (Rochester) ..... 62 William Burstin (Kyabram) .............. 60 Saad Saad (Seymour) ................... 52 George Burbury (Mansfield) ......... 43

with Matthew Chilcott

GOTAFE GVFL semi-finals

Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (84) Benalla Rochester

DENNIS PATTERSON (72) Benalla Rochester

JASON WELSH (80) Benalla Seymour

JOHN RYAN (77) Benalla Seymour

JACQUI HUDGSON (81) Benalla Rochester

SAM SARACINO (81) Benalla Seymour

KYLE POWER (83) Benalla Rochester

SUZANNA SHEED (69) Benalla Rochester

HAYDEN BEST (78) Kyabram Seymour

PHANTOM (31) Kyabram Seymour

By Kyle Power

Benalla v Kyabram

@ Memorial Oval, Euroa - Saturday 98.5 ONEFM BROADCAST GAME LIVE 1PM BENALLA enhanced their prospects for a premiership with a dominate 31 point win over minor premier Rochester last weekend in the qualifying final. The Saints were able to dictate play throughout with the number one defense in the competition, and with names like Smith, Jake Pallpratt, Guppy and Colbert the team was always going to be tough to beat. I really liked how Benalla were able to put behind an unsettling week with the Josh Mellington case and stamp out any doubters with playing good hard-attacking footy.

Kyabram, who on the back of a solid win against Euroa, now have two chances of making the grand final from third position, with the winner out of this game progressing to the first Sunday in October and loser into a preliminary final.

Both of these sides possess good players that have been the key components to where these sides are currently at. Josh Mellington up forward for the Saints, Tom Sheldon for the Bombers in defense, coached by important cogs Justin Sherman (Kyabram) and Luke Morgan (Benalla) we can expect a free flowing, high attacking, high scoring style of play with the reward for the winner a weeks rest, then a chance for a slice of history.

Rochester v Seymour

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

Rochester ............ 64 ...... 175.44

2.

Benalla................. 56 ...... 176.07

3.

Kyabram .............. 48 ...... 140.85

4.

Shepp Swans ....... 48 ...... 121.75

5.

Seymour .............. 48 ...... 103.94

6.

Euroa .................... 38 ...... 107.57

7.

Mooroopna .........32 ...... 103.54

8.

Mansfield ..............32 ........ 75.38

9.

Shepparton ..........24 ........ 79.84

10.

Shepp United .......24 ........ 77.03

11.

Echuca .................14 ........ 63.53

12.

Tatura ......................4 ........ 55.03

@ Moon Oval, Rochester - Sunday 98.5 ONEFM BROADCAST GAME LIVE 1PM PRETTY simple for these two sides this week. Win and you’re still alive for a preliminary final berth, lose and you’re out. Rochester, who are the minor premier, will not want to be bundled out in straight sets. They have a shambolic finals record dating back to 2009.

I was disappointed with what I had seen last weekend against Benalla from the Tigers, a completely different side to the one that dismantled Kyabram a week earlier. But is that a sign of how good Benalla are? Rochester will again look towards quality midfielders, Dillon Williams, ball magnet, Ash Watson and hard as a cat’s head, Dan Anderson.

Goals were hard to come by last weekend and the mercurial pair, Dylan Cuttriss and Steve Stroobants were kept queit, but they’ve earned the second chance and many expect that they will be a different side this weekend; their leaders need outstanding games.

For Seymour, they have surprised everyone with their fast finishing back end of the season and not forgetting fast finishing second halves as we saw last weekend against a hapless Shepparton Swans. The Lions were able to pile on 14 second half goals after being down by 20 points at half time. A remarkable team that some are predicting could go all the way, with 2015 Best and Fairest, Jason Cole racking up plenty of disposals and kicking goals along with playing Coach, Brent Colbert back into some form. This Lions side could topple the Tigers who weren’t that long ago the flag favourites.

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