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Welsford Street to get $2.6M safety upgrade WELSFORD Street and surrounds are set to benefit from a facelift and major safety upgrade, following the announcement of a $2.6M project that will begin in early March.

The project will we undertaken in two stages and is planned for completion by June 30 this year, and includes the installation of double lanes heading both north and south along Welsford Street, the installation of traffic signals at the corner of Nixon and Welsford Streets as well as the installation of drainage, excavation and installation of trees and the removal and installation of parking Continued on page 15 bays.

“This could be a real game changer” A BIG WIN FOR TRANSPORT… Kreskas Bros Transport general manager, Peter Hill is excited about the future of the transport and manufacturing industries across the region, after the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources approved the trial of a rural tailgate inspection process that will save the local industries time and money. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Local transport industry trials first ever regional Victorian inspection process

By David Lee THE REGION is set to receive a boost to its transport and manufacturing industries through the introduction of a longawaited trial of a rural tailgate inspection process in Shepparton, which will see a substantial amount of money saved.

The trial, which is a first for rural Victoria, is currently being undertaken by Kreskas Bros Transport and if deemed a success, could see a permanent Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) quarantine approved premises opened at the Kreskas Bros Transport site, which will be accessible to all transport industries across the region.

Kreskas Bros Transport general manager, Peter Hill said, “This is something we’ve been trying to do for a number of years. To have someone in Canberra and in the Department of Agriculture and Water Services to stop and listen to us and say, maybe we should find a better way to do this, is a big win for the region.

“Being a rural manufacturer, you’re at a disadvantage from day one because you have to pay for this rural tailgate inspection process to occur in Melbourne. Not only that, but AQIS only works between 7am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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NEWS

YOUR NEW COMMUNITY LEADERS… From left, Fairley Leadership Program participants, Matty Atkinson, David Johns, Harriet Bawden, Courtney Simmons, Oliver Boyd, Sarah Chaplin, Josh Hudson, John Hall, Terri Cowley, Emily Hamilton, Jacinta Addamo, Sharon Hensgen-Smith, Jo Fasano, Mel Weston, Matt Pethybridge, program facilitator, Anthony Brophy, Fairley Leadership Program participants, Jo Foster, Betul Tuna, Simon Rennie, Ignatius Alampi, Jo Wood, Carolena Helderman, Linda Pettinella, Anita McCurdy, Clair Haines; Megan Whittaker, Tim Russell, Deanne Armstrong, Mellisa Silaga and Sarah VanMuers. Photo: Supplied.

29 join the Fairley Leadership ranks TWENTY-NINE residents of the Murray Goulburn catchment have taken up the exciting challenge of this year’s Fairley Leadership Program, and will join 525 past graduates of the program who are contributing positively to the Goulburn Murray Region.

The program, which is in its 21st year will this year include an opening and closing retreat, fifteen regional issue themed seminar days and study tours to Canberra and Melbourne, where the new cohort will experience a wide range of speakers that will inspire and challenge the group.

Fairley Leadership Program program facilitator, Anthony Brophy said, “Those accepted into this year’s

program bring with them rich community leadership experiences and diversity and a willingness to explore new and develop their own personal leadership style.

“For over twenty years the Fairley Leadership Program has been developing community leaders to be catalysts for positive change in the region. This year we have 29 participants, the most accepted into the program in 14 years.

“It (the Fairley Leadership Program) is a marvellous opportunity to listen to and engage with the people who have shaped our community and who are certainly profound in their different styles of leadership.”

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Warning issued after virus detected in local chickens RESIDENTS and visitors to the Goulburn Valley area are being warned to protect themselves from mosquito bites following detection of West Nile or Kunjin Virus in Shepparton.

Victoria’s chief health officer, Professor Charles Guest said the virus had been detected in a sentinel chicken flock at Shepparton.

The Kunjin virus is in the same family as Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE), and can cause mild but more significant illness than other viruses associated with mosquitoes, such as Ross River Virus.

Generally, with fewer than 10 cases reported per year, symptoms for Kunjin V i r u s a re fe ver, he ad ache , ach i ng

muscles and/or joints and fatigue. People experiencing sy mptoms should seek immediate medical attention from a GP or present at the local hospital. The onset of symptoms may be from two to 14 days following a mosquito bite.

T he sent i nel ch icken su r vei l la nce program – during which chickens are regularly tested for the presence of a range of mosquito-borne infections – serves as an early warning system for potential human cases.

Professor Guest said no viruses had been detected in the other 12 Victorian flocks this season, but testing continues.

“Recent rain and relatively warm weather has created conditions ideal for

mosquito breeding and we have seen a significant increase in mosquito numbers as a result,” he said.

“Taking measures to avoid bites is a critical step to protect yourself and your family against mosquito-borne diseases.”

I nformation on protecting against mosquito bites is available on the Beat the Bite campaign page on the Better Health Channel at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ campaigns/beat-the-bite

DON’T GET BITTEN… Residents are being urged to remain cautious and protect themselves from mosquito bites following detection of West Nile or Kunjin Virus in Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

The region could get a Supercare Pharmacy WITH the first five 24 hour Supercare Pharmacies having already seen success in their use across the state, local pharmacies are being called on to express their interest in the program and help to provide with care and advice late at night.

Last July, the first five Supercare Pharmacies opened round-theclock in Ascot Vale, Craigieburn, Wantirna South, Yarraville and Ballarat, with more than 30,000 visits having been made at these pharmacies between 10pm and 7am since their opening, with

patient numbers growing every month.

Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today called for tenders for the next seven Supercare Pharmacies which will open 24-hours-a-day, every day, with a nurse on-site from 6pm to 10pm.

With increasing patient numbers, the A ndrews Labor Government is also providing an additional $25.7M to further support the initiative that will open 20 Supercare Pharmacies across Victoria, delivering on a key election promise.

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NEWS

Our lucky in love winners

A VALENTINE’S DAY WIN… From left, Stephens Jewellers sales manager, Nancy May with the winner of the chain pendant holder with two interchangeable coins by Nikki Lissoni Jewellery Collection, Melissa Beer. Photo: David Lee.

WHILE hundreds of entries came in for our Valentine’s Day competition, there could only be two winners and local resident, Melissa Beer was drawn as the lucky winner of the chain pendant holder with two interchangeable coins by Nikki Lissoni Jewellery Collection from Stephens Jewellers, valued at $346 and Sarah Mantovani walked away as the lucky winner of the Quality Hotel Parklake dining package, valued at $180.

Melissa said, “I’m so excited to have been drawn as the winner. It was actually my fiancé who suggested we enter, so this is fantastic news. I do like to try my luck with competitions, so it was a nice surprise. It’s a beautiful necklace.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to Stephens Jewellers for providing such a beautiful prize.”

A SWEET DINING PACKAGE… From left, Quality hotel Parklake reception supervisor, Kamaylah Jackson with the winner of the Quality Hotel Parklake dining package, Sarah Mantovani. Photo: David Lee.

Cancer Council seeks Aussies for breakthrough research CANCER Council Victoria is searching for 50,000 Australians to take part in the Australian Breakthrough Cancer (ABC) Study, a cancer research study that’s expected to spawn the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.

The ABC Study will recruit one of the largest cohorts of Australians to help researchers uncover new risk factors for

cancer and other diseases.

More than 30,000 people have already signed up since recruitment started in 2014.

However, Cancer Council Victoria CEO, Todd Harper said more men are needed to make the findings as broadly applicable as possible.

“We are calling on men over 40 who haven’t had cancer to sign up today to help

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us reach our target of recruiting 15,000 men this year. Participating in the study is straightforward and can be completed from the comfort of your own home, with questionnaires available online.”

The ABC Study will help researchers understand more about cancer by studying the lifestyles of Australians who have not been diagnosed with cancer, and then

comparing those who go on to develop cancer with those who don’t.

Mr Harper said the large-scale study would enable researchers to identify an individual’s risk factors for cancer so we can get cancer prevention messages to those who need them most.

People interested in taking part can learn more and sign up at www.abcstudy.com.au

NEWS

La Trobe welcomes new students

SEARCH BEGINS FOR BUILDER… Expressions of Interest are now open for construction firms to put their hand up to take on the $168.5M redevelopment of GV Health. Photo: David Lee.

Who will revamp GV Health?

THE SEARCH is now on for a major construction firm to build the $168.5M redevelopment of GV Health, with Expressions of Interest for the project now open.

The redevelopment will deliver three new operating theatres, two new wards and a larger emergency department so patients can get the care and surgeries they need faster, closer to home.

This will include 64 inpatient beds, 10 intensive care unit beds, seven operating theatres, a 12-bed maternity department, 10

special care nursery cots and a dedicated eight-bed paediatric ward.

The new emergency department will have 36 treatment spaces and a nine-bed short stay unit, doubling the current emergency capacity at the hospital. Meanwhile, dialysis patients will benefit from a new and expanded 16-chair unit.

Construction is expected to start by the end of the year and be completed in late 2020, with more than 140 jobs set to be created during the peak of construction.

LA TROBE University’s Shepparton campus is preparing to welcome its new students for 2017, with this year’s orientation program taking place from today through to Friday before the semester begins on Monday, February 27.

H e a d of L a Tr o b e U n ive r s it y Shepparton campus, Sue Nalder said the campus is always a hive of activity for the annual orientation event. “ We a l w ay s l o o k f o r w a r d t o welcoming our new students on campus, particularly to our new agribusiness, social work and education cohorts.

This year our orientation program has increased to three days to allow for more activities for new students. Students will commence on Wednesday with an official welcome followed by some icebreaker activities and campus tour.

“The program is filled with activities to allow students to familiarise themselves with their courses, staff, suppor t available at University and of course getting to know one another,” Ms Nalder said.

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EVENTS / NEWS

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING KYABRAM URBAN LANDCARE GROUP’S ENHANCING NATIVE BIRDS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT is on at the Kyabram Fauna Park on Monday, February 27 at 7:30pm. It features local native birds and the work of the Kyabram Landcare Group. All welcome. RSVP to Neville Hunter on 0421 556 556 by Friday, February 24 for catering purposes.

A WORLD DAY OF PRAYER EVENT will be happening on Friday, March 3, with services held at St Mel’s Church, Hamilton Street, Shepparton at 7pm and for rural communities at St Marys on Saddleback Road, Dookie at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY will run on Sunday, March 5 from 9am to 11am. The meeting point is at Western Park, Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton (near the All Abilities Playground). All are welcome. Free barbeque lunch is provided. For further information, contact council’s waste education officer, Jean Young on 5832 9700 or email waste@ shepparton.vic.gov.au COMMUNITY TEXTILES WORKSHOPS

BY SHEPPARTON TEXTILE ARTISTS will run on Sunday, March 5 and Sunday, March 12 from 10:30am to 12:30pm and/or 1:30pm to 3:30 pm. Cost is $10 - $25. Bookings can be made to kerryhandwerk@bigpond.com or 0417

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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 55 words or less.

011 327. Venue is the Alex Rigg Foyer (upstairs Riverlinks Eastbank) or SAM workroom.

11 different two or four hour workshops to introduce participants to a variety of simple textile art techniques.

INVERGORDON HISTORY HALL at the Community Reserve, Centre Road, Invergordon is open to the public by appointment. Contact either Helen on 5865 5482, Vin on 5862 3448, Rosemary on 5862 1707 or David on 0413 338

783.

ORCHARD DAY CLUB meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Shepparton RSL for friendly company, gentle exercises, mind games, cards, guest speakers, bus tours and a delicious lunch.

All ages and gender welcome. For further information, phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838.

Nitro Circus winners ready to enjoy thrill and excitement TWENTY lucky locals will be enjoying the thrill and excitement of Nitro Circus, after being drawn as the lucky winners of The Adviser Nitro Circus count the logos competition.

Out of the 168 entries we received, 60 correctly answered the number of logos, which was nine.

Our lucky winners are, Niomie Shannon (Tongala), Peter Sinclair (Mooroopna), T Limosani (Kialla), John McCarty (Kialla), Tyler Campbell (Tallygaroopna), Aaron Waldron (Mooroopna), Keira Henderson (Mooroopna), Ray Harrison

(Kyabram), Gemma Maffei (Shepparton), Jill Hall (Shepparton), Tony Nightingale (Shepparton), Cooper Bradley (Katandra), Steven King (Rushworth), Hazel Smith (Shepparton), Tanya Roberts (Shepparton East), Darcy Franklin (Kyabram), Tony Wa lsh (Kyabra m), Neo McPherson (Murchison), Emma Mullen (Shepparton) and Justin Forbes (Mooroopna).

Nitro Circus comes to town Sunday, M a rch 19, 2 017 a nd held at t he Shepparton Showgrounds.

Go to www.nitrocircus.com for more information and to purchase your tickets.

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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.

TIME FOR SOLUTIONS TO MALL/CITY CENTRE Dear Editor, Following recent extensive commentary and debate about Shepparton’s central business district and mall, it’s time for solutions to fix our ailing city centre because for too long we have been going backwards and forwards with a plethora of opinions flying everywhere and not achieving the main goal of revitalising our city.

Whatever Cr Chris Hazelman, and anyone else that truly cares about the mall and our CBD says about this topic, (in reference to a recent Letter to the Editor among other recent comments), the fact still remains that we have a major issue on our hands that will only continue to get worse unless we hit it head-on.

So what’s the cure I hear you ask?

Unfortunately there is no clear cure because no one, including Chris Hazelman, has a crystal ball but we do know something for sure, actions speak louder than words.

Healthy debate is good if excellent outcomes are achieved and that’s precisely wh at t he S heppa r ton C h a mb er of Commerce and Industry is looking for and trying hard to achieve. Healthy debate is also good, particularly if the facts being used in the debate are correct.

Let’s leave what has been said behind us and look to a bright future to help sought out what have become the most critical problems Shepparton’s CBD has faced in its history.

This is a defining time for Greater Shepparton City Council, the chamber, t rader s , prop er t y ow ner s a nd t he community to work together to revitalise our CBD. There are many facets to the CBD debate.

Research, forums, petitions, and surveys have all been carried out over many years, with many recommending and pointing to reopening Maude Street (currently the mall).

T he chamber believes five key points could make a huge difference to revitalising Shepparton’s CBD. They are: 1. Open the mall between Fryers and High Streets to slow moving traffic. (This

strip could be closed to traffic at certain times of the year for special city events).

2. Increase parking along Maude Street between Fryers and High Streets, (Fraser Street car park has proved to be successful as it’s one of the city’s most popular car parks).

3. Free timed parking with strict rules for business employees and employers (policed). The community, ratepayers, business owners, property owners and council will benefit across the board with a considerably healthier and vibrant CBD. 4. Property owners offer realistic and competitive rental rates to attract business back to the CBD: market forces should prevail.

5. Uniform shop trading hours (this is likely to occur as business returns to the CBD and market forces kick in).

Spending countless dollars on promotions to attract people to the CBD, doesn’t necessarily convert into business success if the CBD doesn’t have the businesses who can afford to open, particularly on weekends. It equates to businesses at the moment having their hands tied behind their backs…it’s a catch 22 situation in our CBD. The chamber encourages all parties involved in the CBD to join forces and implement exciting change for the long term and wellbeing of the Shepparton CBD. Let’s not get bogged down by the knockers and get on with revitalising our city.

T h e c h a m b e r lo o k s f o r wa rd to continuing to work with the council to implement exciting change for the long term wellbeing of the CBD. T he chamber represents over 20 0 businesses of which many are located in the CBD. Yours sincerely, Carl Hainsworth, Vice President, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Want to have your say?

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

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NEWS

Farmers are the new tradies

Nostalgia on the green HE’S STILL GOT IT… Powerhouse John Farnham belted out some all time favourites at A Day On The Green last Saturday evening. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

TRADIES AND FARMERS UNITE… Tradies and farmers are invited to this year’s biggest ever Shepparton Tradies and Farmers Day, with special guest Rex Hunt. Photo: Supplied.

REVENUE brought into the Goulburn Valley through the trade and farming sectors is enormous. Trades and farming span our region, touching the lives of so many…thus the need for a ‘Tradies and Farmers’ event in Shepparton.

Tradies and Farmers Day event manager, Craig Blizzard said, “As far and wide as I’ve searched, I haven’t been able to find an event set aside for tradies and after more thought, I felt it was important to include farmers in such an event. Considering the variety of equipment farmers use, from chain saws to welders, I consider them to be tradies in their own right.”

Craig said, “This year with the support of Shepparton Show Me, the Tradies and

Farmers Day event will be held at the Multipurpose Pavilion at the Shepparton Showgrounds and it’s going to be a good one with Rex Hunt coming along.

“The point of the show is to provide networking opportunities within an industry that is too often ignored. A gold coin donation for Prostrate Cancer will get you in and if you want to stay around for the sports show from 6pm to 8pm, $50 covers your drinks, meal and show, which will be hosted

by Rex Hunt,” Craig said.

Visit the Shepparton Tradies and Farmers Day on February 24 from 11am to 6pm.

For more information, go to ‘Tradies & Farmers Day’ on Facebook or contact Craig on 5831 4677.

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By Nicholise Garner A WONDERFUL day and evening was had by attendees of ‘A day on the Green’ at Nagambie’s Mitchelton Winery on Saturday, February 18. The venue was packed with all ages. People spread out on picnic blankets and deck chairs scattered the green and a wonderful atmosphere filled the space.

From any point, concert goers were treated to excellent views and wonderful sound quality as they enjoyed some of Australia’s most iconic musicians.

Highlights included Molly Meldrum’s appearance on-stage during Russell Morris’ outstanding performances. Russell Morris blew me away with ‘The Real Thing,’ Moving Pictures were fabulous

and Kate Ceberano brought tears to my eyes with her tributes to musicians who have passed, including Jeff Buckley, with her stunning rendition of Hallelujah.

The musical quality was wonderful and uplifting but when John Farnham got to the stage, he absolutely owned it. His vocal range and ability matched his on stage presence and stamina as he maintained a high level performance throughout his set.

There were a variety of food vans with reasonably priced food and the numerous bars and toilet facilities meant no real lines. A line of water taps made filling water bottles easy and ultimately it was just a wonderful day out with entertainment and an atmosphere that made me proud to be Australian.

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NEWS

Free festival workshops and performances for all SHEPPARTON will be buzzing with activity throughout March.

The Shepparton Festival in partnership with the Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation is presenting a series of free music and dance events as part of the 2017 Shepparton Festival ‘Mapping Shepp.’

Festival chair, Fiona Smolenaars says the events include Kage dance theatre’s performance of PICNIC, Inventi Ensemble’s Musical Treasure Hunt, an Italian Opera and Flinders Quartet performance, which are a wonderful addition to the festival line up.

“The Shepparton Festival is thrilled to once again be working with the Fairley Foundation to present a series of workshops and performances focused on opera, dance and music.

“We encourage schools interested in having their students participate in workshops to jump on line and register as a group at the festival website www.sheppartonfestival.org.au “Of course anyone is welcome to attend the free performances, and we encourage you to get outside your comfort zone and experience something different during this years’ Shepparton Festival,” Ms Smolenaars said.

To book places at the performances or workshops, visit www. sheppartonfestival.org.au

SHEPPARTON COMES ALIVE WITH FESTIVITIES… Counting down to the Shepparton Festival. Photo: Supplied.

Brushing up on job readiness skills SOMETIMES people need a hand up when it comes to presenting a great first impression, which often allows opportunities to come their way. Shepparton South Community Centre manager, Kiki Passenheim is passionate about helping her students to put their best foot forward.

Kiki said, “We are offering a new preaccredited course called ‘Develop your Job Skills’ and are extending an invitation to job agencies in the region to come along to our information session to learn more about what we can offer their clients. An information session will run Wednesday, March 1 from 12pm to 1pm and is open to potential students along with those who may have clients who are finding it difficult to get started in a job.”

Shepparton South Community Centre tutor, Kerry Plozza said, “The course is designed to guide our students to readiness in the work place, helping them from the first point of contact, to negotiating employment forms, policies and procedures, helping them to understand the job expectations and even helping with using email and web browsing.”

The staff and volunteer, Kerry Gilby at Shepparton South Community Centre have

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A NEW COURSE INITIATIVE… Shepparton South Community Centre manager, Kiki Passenheim and the staff at Shepparton South Community Centre work together to give community members a helping hand. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

established excellent community ties and resources that enable them to offer their students multilingual support with the course evolving to meet students needs as they arise.

Kerry said, “We aim to help our students to develop self-confidence and the course offers a pathway to other courses and learning opportunities with students becoming more

confident and comfortable to seek out new pre-accredited and accredited courses.”

Light lunch provided also. Please RSVP

by Tuesday, February 28 by 11am via email administrator@southcom.org.au or phone 5821 6172. The Shepparton South Community Centre is located at 11 Service Street, Shepparton.

HOT RIDES… Over 400 hotted up cars took to the track to thrill spectators during the fourth annual Xtreme Powerfest at DECA. Photos: Geoff Adams.

MORE than 5,000 people packed DECA recently to enjoy three days of tyre frying action, for the fourth annual Xtreme Powerfest.

Over 400 hotted up cars kept spectators enthralled with track cruising displays, a show and shine event, king of tip-in competition, drift demos and the highly anticipated burnout competition.

Event promoter, Danny Grmusa said, “It was a good weekend. It exceeded expectations and it is growing every year.

“It was packed, especially on the Saturday. We had a good crowd and there was a great atmosphere. Everyone was excited and enjoyed it. Everyone is looking forward to the next show.

“We had a lot of support from the locals.

The Shepparton Rotary Club came and lent a hand with the cooking and catering, and we gave a donation to them as well.

“The burnout competition was the feature event and everyone seemed to really enjoy it.”

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NEWS

10th annual water festival set to wow visitors AS the first weekend of March is fast approaching, the Nagambie On Water Festival is once again ramping things up for a weekend of festival fun on the foreshore of Nagambie’s iconic lake bowl.

Marking its 10th anniversary, the annual NOW Festival will showcase the town’s natural assets, alongside the best of its community groups and local industry too. To celebrate, an extensive line-up of water activities have been organised for an eventful weekend. Together with the launch of Music NOW, an array of family friendly entertainment and activity is sure to please all visitors coming to the festival.

Activities over the weekend will include the Mitchelton Park to Pub Swim, Costa Community Canoe Challenge, Tahbilk Great Grape Stomp and the local youth Music Talent Quest. Also furthering the festival’s music entertainment on Saturday is the new Buskers Walk. The Royal Mail Hotel will be hosting a special event ‘NOW @ The Top’ on the Saturday evening with

NAGAMBIE COMES ALIVE… The Nagambie on the Water Festival is coming soon. Photo: Supplied.

the night featuring a buffet style meal and three musical acts. On Sunday, the Music NOW program continues the festival fun with the provision of a ‘come and try’ Music Workshop.

Complimenting the key festival features already mentioned, is an extensive program of events, water activities, food, music and market stalls to round out what will be a jam-packed weekend of family fun.

For all the full program of events and activity registrations, visit nagambieonwater. com.au to find out more.

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“This could be a real game changer” THE port of Melbourne works 24/7, so what it is forcing us to do is have trucks around the port area between 7am and 3pm. We don’t want our trucks there at that time of the day.

Local residents aren’t happy with trucks being on the road at this time either.

“We currently have a limited time window of two or three days where we are able to pick up our containers from Melbourne.

Sometimes vessels will arrive at the port with the days of availability to pick up being a Saturday and Sunday. AQIS don’t work during that period of time, and so we then need to go to our clients during those times and tell them they have one of two options; one is to leave that container there for the extra day, which can cost several hundred dollars, or we can contract someone in Melbourne to pick it up and store it at their premises, which will cost upwards of $400. Sometimes, this makes people ask the question ‘should we be operating in rural Victoria, could we do this in Melbourne?’

“Sometimes we have shipments of 40 or 50 containers and if you multiply the $400 by 50 and then that happens 10 times in a year then that is again multiplied by 10, and that’s only one client. We have a number of clients, so it can stack up into a big packet of money that our local manufacturers are having to burden.

“The department has set us a task to train our line-haul drivers who pick up the containers from the Port of Melbourne. They have had biosecurity training, which has been set to a standard by the department. Each have been issued with a kit as part of this trial, which includes knockdown spray, zip lock plastic bags, scraping tools and gloves, just in case they find any biosecurity risk matter.

“They (the drivers) are conducting the rural tailgate inspection under the supervision of quarantine officers. We have developed a

form in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Water Services, which our drivers fill out and sign, and then the AQIS representatives acknowledged that our drivers have completed it correctly.

“Over a three month period we will have complete 30 inspections. This period ends in a months time and then the department will assess where we are at and they will either see us complete more inspections or there will be a discussion as to where we go from here. They may decide that our drivers will be approved to do the external inspection and a quarantine approved premises will be set up on our site, which will lead to a better system.

This will mean that the containers that come to our premises to be unpacked will be fully assessed.

“Currently the external clean, quarantine unpack or fumigation can only be done in Melbourne and there are a number of costs surrounding that.

“If this process was able to be carried out in a quarantine facility locally, then it will save a lot of time and money.

“Given the primary industries in this area who rely on AQIS services such as the dairy industry, fruit industry and manufacturers, this will be a huge advantage to them.

“This could be a real game changer,” Peter said.

A Department of Agriculture and Water Resources spokesperson said, “Biosecurity is a shared responsibility and our biosecurity system relies on governments, industry and the community playing their roles to maintain the system.

“We want to examine avenues to cut red tape for importers who uphold their role in the system, while maintaining Australia’s strict biosecurity and food safety standards.”

NEWS

Junior fire fighters spark into action THE TATURA Urban Fire Brigade is hosting the 2017 Volunteer Fire Brigade Victoria (VFBV) Urban Junior State Championships in Tatura on February 25 and 26. With a 42 year history, the annual state championships attract around 75 teams from across Victoria, Tasmania and as far away as Western Australia.

Tatura Junior Fire Brigade U17 running team member, Grady Tyson wrote about his insight into the Fire brigade competition coming to Tatura Racecourse on February 25 and 26.

Grady said, “The Fire brigade competition requires a multitude of different underlying skills that are unknowingly taught to the competitor during training and competition.

T he key ones for me are teamwork, individuality, precision and explosiveness and these are just the more obvious skills.

“The short, sharp and fast events lead to adrenaline inducing action that gives the competitors a chance to show off what they have been working on night after night at training, all in preparation for the annual state championships held in a different town in Victoria each year.”

This action-packed spectator event is

‘FIRIES’ TO COMPETE… Thousands are set to converge on Tatura at the end of the month to watch 75 teams take part in the 2017 Fire Brigade Urban Junior State Championships. Photo: Supplied.

very popular, typically attracting crowds of around 1500 people and aimed at enhancing leadership and practical skills for in juniors to use into the future with the CFA. Grady said, “I really encourage all supporters and spectators to come along to the Tatura

Racecourse on February 25 and 26 to see all the action. Entry is free and it’s a great day out for the whole family!”

T he event is sponsored by Greater Shepparton City Council, The Shepparton Club, Tatura Milk Industries and Unilever.

Welsford Street to get $2.6M safety upgrade

FACELIFT AND ROAD UPGRADE… A new $2.6M project will see north and south double lanes installed along Welsford Street and traffic signals installed at the intersection of Welsford and Nixon Streets. Image: Supplied.

continued from front page STAGE 1 works will commence in the com i ng weeks a nd w ill t a ke place along Welsford Street between Nixon Street to Knight Street, with Mawson Constructions Pty Ltd undertaking the works.

Stage 2 works will include signalising the intersection of Welsford Street and Nixon Street and will be undertaken along with Stage 1 works.

North bound traffic will be open through Welsford Street, while south bound traffic will detour via Wyndham Street and Nixon Street.

Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Cou ncil has made the decision to undertake the project following its inclusion in a 2008 Shepparton CBD Strategy, GS Freight and Land Use Study in 2013 and safety concerns raised through a traffic study,

which has reported 13 casualty crashes within the five year period between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013 in the area.

In 2000, approximately $65,000 was spent to remove the roundabout at the intersection of Welsford and Nixon Streets also due to safety concerns, which then saw the installation of the median strip.

Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Cou ncil Manager Projects, Dylan Hesselberg said, “This was the best option to increase safety and improve traffic flow.

“This is not a new idea for council.

There were plans in place for this to happen when parking was installed in Marunji Street in 2006 and 2008.

“We will be removing a total of 72 parking bays from the centre of Welsford and Nixon Streets and formalising 67 new bays in Knight Street, Quninan Parade and Nixon Street.”

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IT might not sound like the best place to be but Kathryn D’Elia of Shepparton had always wanted to Visit Jordan and see the stone city, Petra, and the chance had finally arrived.

Kathryn admits she felt a little nervous flying into Jordan. It was New Year’s Eve and there were only three other people on the tour.

But on landing, her fears disappeared. The Jordanians were very friendly and made her small group feel quite at home.

Jordan, being right on the border of Syria, has become one of the main destinations for refugees fleeing the fighting. They also border with Israel and Palestine and have become the peace supporters of the area.

Kathryn says she felt very safe moving around the capital Amman. The tour guides were excellent. The next day they travelled down the Desert Highway to Aqaba.

Aqaba lies on the northern tip of the Red Sea, where they visited the Ottoman Mamluk Fort dating from the 14th century. It was from here that Lawrence of Arabia rode to Cairo.

The following day they headed for Wadi Rum; the desert area where Lawrence of Arabia was famed for his support for the Arab cause, the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18.

As they passed through the ochre desert, they were met by the local Bedouin Community. They continued on, travelling the desert with its wide flat spaces surrounded by high cliffs and the sands changed colour as they went along.

Finally, they reach their tented camp for the night. Theses weren’t just any old tents but air conditioned luxury. You slept in a comfortable queen sized bed, or you could hire a night bubble. The bubble is just that. You climb inside and lay there with the huge clear night sky above you and watch the stars.

Kathryn says the food was excellent. They cooked a Zarb in the ground somewhat like a hangi then taking tea with the Bedouin…it was like a ceremony. The tea is hot and laced with lots of sugar. You sit around a fire and discuss the day’s activities.

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They then headed away from Wadi Rum and past the Seven Pillars of Wisdom (the mountain named after Lawrence’s book of Arabia) and onto the highlight of their tour; Petra the stone city.

Petra is known as the jewel of Jordon. Dating back to the sixth century it was home to the Nabateans with impressive dwellings and tombs carved into the rock. The most famous is known as the Treasury and was featured in the film Indiana Jones.

Kathryn decided to visit Petra on a nightwalk guided by candles lighting the path.

As she walked towards the huge crack in the rock, on the other side the Treasury, it was a magnificent sight. A group of local musicians entertained with traditional music and it was a night of magic.

The next day, Kathryn returned to Petra and spent the whole day exploring the ancient site.

There are lots of building carved into the rock and you can enter many of them like caves. She also climbed to the top of a mountain to the lookout and the view over the city below was incredible.

Leaving Petra they headed for Jerash; a vast ancient Roman City that is 2,000 years old but it still stands testament to the craftsman-ship of its builders. These are some of the best GrecoRoman ruins, reaching its zenith under the Emperor Hadrian.

Leaving Jerash they headed to the Dead Sea. Now Kathryn knows how to float but donning her bathers it was like floating as if something was holding her up. With its high content of salt, the Dead Sea makes it impossible to sink.

The holiday to Jordan was over and it was time to board the plane for home. It was a wonderful experience; a holiday like no other.

Kathryn would like to thank Kate Mudford of Escape Travel in Shepparton for arranging everything.

Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance.

1. AN INTERESTING PLACE TO VISIT… The stark contrast from cities to desert and the mountain beyond makes Jordan an interesting place to visit.

2. ENJOYING SOLITUDE... Kathryn enjoying the solitude in the desert at Wadi Rum. 3. A FAMOUS CITY… The jewel of Jordon Petra the stone city is the building carved from the rock, which is known as the Treasury and has featured in many movies.

4. AN ANCIENT BUILDING… One of the ancient buildings at Jerash, which the Romans built 2,000 years ago.

February 2017

QUALITY LIVING AND WELLBEING… From left, Shepparton Villages resident, Barbara Ingram with Division 2 nurse, Robyn Herbert. Photo: Emma Hillier.

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A BENEFIT TO SENIORS‌ Tatura Pharmacy pharmacist, Emily Power can show you what the pharmacy can do to help benefit seniors. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Looking after our seniors WEDNESDAYS are a special day for sen iors at Tat u ra Pha rmac y. Ever y Wednesday seniors are offered a 10 percent discount storewide (excluding prescriptions) as a special reward for the long standing support they offer the pharmacy.

The discount covers everything other than prescriptions such as the entire vitamin range, fragrances, all giftware, all skincare and cosmetics including the prestigious Elizabeth Arden.

Tatura Pharmacy also offer a free Medscheck service whereby the pharmacist will sit one on one with the patient and review their current medications, talk

through any concerns and make sure that the medicines are all still working for that patient. The Medscheck service is offered to all customers for free via an appointment. Chat to our friendly staff to book yours today.

Throughout the year we will be offering many other free services to convenience the Tatura community such as our upcoming free hearing tests in April.

Visit Tatura Pharmacy to have your medication list reviewed and to receive the personal service and professional care that you deserve. Drop in to 151 Hogan Street, Tatura or phone 5824 1043.

February 2017

Independent living in a

vibrant community KENSINGTON Gardens Shepparton is a vibrant and growing community within the boundaries of the city of Shepparton. If you’re looking for a quiet and peaceful estate to live, then you should be looking no further than this private lifestyle estate.

Kensington Gardens offers independent living at its finest.

Not only can you have a beautiful stand alone home with quality features, you can also enjoy the benefits of the $4.5M club house as an extension to your home. Join in the many social events and activity groups on a weekly basis.

Enjoy the freedom to travel and not having to worry about leaving your home behind - leave that to the management team of the estate.

Kensington Gardens manager, Peter Stanbrook said, “We are experiencing significant interest and growth at the moment with many new homes under construction and with a further eight to be started in the coming weeks, our builders will be very busy. Our next Open Day is March 18 and offers prospective clients the opportunity to meet our residents and hear about the lifestyle here at Kensington Gardens.”

The Kensington Gardens estate is open 7 days a week and an inspection is as easy as walking through the front doors at 80 Channel Road, Shepparton. For more information visit www.kensingtongardens.com.au/shepparton or phone 5820 5100.

COME TO OUR OPEN DAY… Kensington Gardens Shepparton manager, Peter Stanbrook and Alatalo Bros site supervisor, Mal Gorton are inviting the community to drop in on March 18 for the Kensington Gardens Open Day. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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February 2017

Choosing your care provider and staying at home for longer

By Nicholise Garner A LOCAL connection can sometimes make the world of difference when it comes to the personal care and drive behind customer service. Shepparton Villages is locally owned and operated and they’re excited about changes to Home Care Packages that have come in to play.

Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett said, “We are really so happy that elderly people who receive home care packages can now choose their own provider, rather than be allocated a service provider. This means that if they are unhappy with the care they have received they can change to whichever provider they choose.”

I asked Kerri what home care actually involves. Kerri said, “Home Care Packages

are services that an organisation like Shepparton Villages delivers to a client to keep them living in their own home for as long as possible. Providing assistance with services such as showering, shopping and general support. Here at Shepparton Villages we are very lucky to have our case manager, Kylie Alletsee coordinating care for our clients. Kylie is a local girl who has been with us for nearly two years and is both very warm and very professional, and ensures that our clients feel well cared for and enabled to stay in their own home for as long as possible.

For more information about Home Care Services at Shepparton Villages, phone 5832 0800 to speak to Kylie Alletsee.

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HOME CARE IS NOW YOUR CHOICE… Shepparton Villages home care coordinator, Kylie Alletsee.

Photo: Supplied.

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February 2017

Mooroopna’s little gem MOOROOPNA is blossoming with new restaurants and cafés, but this little town has always had its gems. Just over the bridge from Shepparton, Mooroopna Golf Club lays alongside the mighty Goulburn River. This 18 hole course is lined throughout with native Australian trees that offer a true challenge to the golfer. The club also boasts two well maintained grass bowling greens.

Mooroopna Golf Club manager, Craig Prothero said, “We’re just over the bridge from Shepparton and only eight to 10 minutes from Kialla, I would like to invite people to come and have a look at what this gorgeous course has to offer.”

Bob Shearer, past Australian champion, started his junior golfing career at Mooroopna and his name still appears on the junior trophy held at the club. Many great international and Australian players such as the great Peter Thompson and the legendary Gary Player also played Mooroopna fairways.

With two resident golf pros and a pro shop on-hand, the club offers members and visitors that extra personal service and assistance. Recently the club has undertaken a program of course improvements including the rebuilding of greens and fairways maintaining the club’s reputation as being at the forefront of golfing and bowls.

Craig said, “We pride ourselves as being a friendly and harmonious club and new players are always welcome. Only minutes from Kialla and just over the bridge from Shepparton, I’d like to encourage people of all ages and sexes to call in and see just what we have to offer.”

Drop in to Mooroopna Golf Club at 2 Fairway Drive, Mooroopna or call 5825 4135 to ask about their free courtesy bus Friday and Saturday nights.

HIDDEN IN MOOROOPNA, A GOLFER’S DELIGHT… From left, golfers Bruce Morris from Shepparton and Garry Cooney from Mooroopna enjoy a round of golf at Mooroopna Golf Club. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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February 2017

COME ALONG AND SEE HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVE… a lifestyle meeting your needs.

Photo: Supplied.

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Discover happier and healthier ways of living at Lifestyle Shepparton Open Day IF you’re looking for a whole new way of living, full of friendships, fun and wellness, Lifestyle Shepparton Open Day will give you all the information and inspiration you need. Open Day attendees can speak to sales consultants, view the beautiful display homes and ask current homeowners all about how the community’s leisure and social activities improve everyone’s wellbeing. As an extra bonus, we’ve invited local health specialists to come along and give you tips on healthy living for over 50s.

Lifest yle Com mu nities’ manag ing director, Mr James Kelly said Lifestyle Sheppartons’ Open Day offers a great opportunity for local people to see how moving into a secure, active and social community can improve their wellbeing. “Homeowners consistently tell us they feel more relaxed, happy and socially connected after moving to

Lifestyle Shepparton,” he said. “Our Open Day offers more people the chance to experience our beautiful community setting, luxurious leisure features and active social scene. Everyone is welcome to come see the lifestyle benefits for themselves.”

Set within beautiful landscaped gardens, Lifestyle Shepparton homeowners enjoy a luxury Clubhouse and Aqua Club with outdoor pool and cabana. Other facilities include a bowling green, tennis court and fishing boat. Lifestyle Shepparton offers a range of activities including bowling, tennis and croquet, walking groups and exercise classes, swimming indoors and out, craft, knitting, line-dancing, 8-ball pool, cards and many other social club activities.

Lifestyle Shepparton Open Day will run from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, February 25.

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February 2017

Affordable retirement village filling up fast IT IS well known that Australia’s ageing population is creating a huge demand for retirement living. Although there is a range of retirement living options available, most of them involve expensive buy-in fees as well as crippling exit fees.

These high fees make it extremely difficult for our pensioners to gain access to a high-quality standard of retirement living. With approximately 77 percent of single people over the age of 65 relying on the pension as their primary source of income, the need for affordable retirement living has never been greater.

Eureka Shepparton Gardens is one of Shepparton’s only rental retirement village operators for over 55s and is filling up fast!

Village managers, Justin and Rebecca Hill have been at Eureka Shepparton Gardens since August 2016 and are amazed at how fast the village is filling.

“Many pensioners cannot afford the huge expenses of standard retirement villages.

Our village offers quality and affordable units for rent with no entry or exit fees. Plus, most of our residents receive

additional rent assistance for that little bit of extra support,” Justin and Rebecca said.

Since taking over Eureka Shepparton Gardens, Justin and Rebecca have focussed on providing tasty home-style meals for residents and organising social activities.

Justin and Rebecca said, “Every day our qualified chef serves meals to residents in our community dining hall which is the social meeting point of the day. We also hold social events regularly which really gets the whole community involved.”

With the village filling up fast, there are limited vacancies available. Get in contact with Justin and Rebecca to organise a tour of the village and a free lunch. Eureka Shepparton Gardens is located at 60 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton. To request a free information pack, phone 5821 7405.

TAKE A TOUR OF EUREKA… Eureka Shepparton Gardens new managers, Justin and Rebecca Hill and their adorable King Charles Cavalier, Roxy, continue to improve Eureka Shepparton Gardens village and invite all interested people to come and have a tour.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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VICTORIAN SENIORS

GET YOUR LIBRARY FIX… GV Libraries service manager, Jenny Wyllie can help you with a range of exciting things that are available to library members. Photo: Alicia Niglia

Pick up a book or learn a language from your lounge room

By Nicholise Garner ONE of my favourite places to visit these days is the library. I love that I can access not only books, but audio books to listen to while I get mundane jobs done around the house. I love that the network of libraries available through GV Libraries has enabled me to borrow from Shepparton and drop back to Yarrawonga on my way through.

GV Libraries library services manager, Jenny Wyllie said, “GV Libraries have branches all over the Strathbogie, Moira and Shepparton municipalities with the newest library opening in Cobram last November. We are actually a part of a consortium of public libraries called ‘Swift,’ in which we share a library management system and catalogues. This

means that someone at home can put a hold on a book that may come from as far away as Wodonga or Mildura and this system means that effectively there are two and a half million items that members can access.

“GV Libraries offers free e-resources which members can access from anywhere.

These include a variety of e-magazines, e-books, audio books, and computer classes. To access any of these services, along with free internet within the library, book, DVD and audio book borrowing, all that is required is a library card which is completely free and can be applied for online.”

Visit to www.gvlibraries.com.au to find your nearest service.

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A snapshot of our seniors Estimated Resident Population

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Males 50-54 years

2,087

2,113

2,166

2,196

2,185

Males 55-59 years

1,847

1,927

1,934

1,933

1,953

Males 60-64 years

1,693

1,698

1,712

1,751

1,788

Males 65-69 years

1,337

1,408

1,473

1,569

1,585

Males 70-74 years

1,070

1,096

1,109

1,135

1,201

Males 75-79 years

806

833

828

861

895

Males - 80-84 years

559

579

581

599

591

Males - 85 and over

404

426

443

464

516

Females 50-54 years

2,055

2,034

2 070

2,136

2,158

Females 55-59 years

1,866

1,922

1,941

1,928

1,967

Females 60-64 years

1,653

1,698

1,719

1,752

1,803

Females 65-69 years

1,251

1,308

1,386

1,456

1,519

Females 70-74 years

1,076

1,077

1,033

1,052

1,110

Females 75-79 years

926

924

930

950

926

Females 80-84 years

756

755

728

755

759

Females 85 and over

820

856

856

843

903

+911 more male seniors from 2010 to 2014

+742 more female seniors from 2010 to 2014

February 2017

Most commonly asked questions about aged care AS people live longer, more and more will end up in agedcare. The number of people in permanent aged care in Australia is expected to triple in the next 35 years, from 225,000 today to 700,000 in 2050.

Joseph Palmer & Sons (Vic) aged-care consultants, John Rawling and Rod Horin said, “The aged-care industry is very complicated and many decisions must be made, often involving large sums of money.

“These are the most common questions that we hear, and their answers.”

WILL THE FAMILY GET ALL OF THE RAD BACK? In a government accredited aged-care facility, the accommodation deposit is fully government guaranteed.

Before July 2014, the accommodation bond repaid to the family would be reduced by retention amounts deducted by the aged-care facility. Since July 2014, any lump sum paid as a RAD is now generally repaid in full at the end of the care period.

WHY IS AGED-CARE SO EXPENSIVE? Aged-care is very labour intensive and land and buildings are expensive to buy and maintain. The owners of such facilities expect to make a return on their investment. From a client’s point of view, typical fees include accommodation deposits and charges, daily fees, extra services fees and means-tested fees.

WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT CHARGE DIFFERENT DAILY CARE FEES TO RESIDENTS? The standard daily care fee for a resident in an aged-care facility ($48.25 per day) is set at 85 percent of the full age pension. All residents must pay this fee. However it does not cover the full care costs of the resident. The government may ask the resident to pay an additional amount as a Meanstested Fee and then pays a subsidy for each resident’s care needs to make up any shortfall.

IS THE ACCOMMODATION DEPOSIT NEGOTIABLE? Yes. Accommodation deposits (known as R A Ds, Refundable Accommodation Deposits) can be as high as $2M to secure a bed in an aged-care facility. In many cases these RADs are negotiable, and at times can be as much as halved.

Willingness to negotiate on RADs depends very much on the demand for beds – and the supply of beds – in a particular aged-care facility.

WHAT ALTERNATIVES ARE THERE FOR PAYING THE RAD? Many aged-care facilities prefer the RAD be paid as a lump sum up front. However it is possible to choose to pay interest payments only or pay with a combination of lump sum and interest payments. A bank guarantee is not an alternative.

WHAT IS THE MEANS-TESTED FEE? The Means-tested Fee is set by the government and collected by the aged-care facility based on an individual assessment for each resident. It is an attempt by the government to ask residents with the financial capacity to contribute to the cost of care. This fee can range from nothing to a maximum $241.92 per day.

WHY IS THE MEANS-TESTED FEE SO HIGH AND HOW DO I REDUCE IT? The Means-tested Fee is based upon the income and assets of the aged-care resident, so it increases as the resident’s assessable assets and income increase. For example, a resident on a part age pension with assets totalling $200,000 and

deemed to be earning $27,713 per year will pay $2.19 per day ($799 per year) in aged care, while a resident with assets totalling $1.2M and deemed to be earning $38,271 per year will pay $68.29 per day ($24,926 per year). One option to reduce the Means-tested Fee is to buy an aged-care annuity, if appropriate – advice is important.

WHAT IS THE EXTRA SERVICES FEE AND SHOULD I PAY IT? The Extra Services Fee, which can be as much as $120 per day, is supposed to give the resident extra services, including more attention and access to people like podiatrists, hairdressers etc. If your aged-care facility is charging an Extra Services Fee, you should ask what services are being delivered and assess whether or not you are receiving value for money.

PAYING DAILY FEES WILL IMPACT ON MY CASH FLOW. WHAT STRATEGIES ARE THERE FOR DEALING WITH THIS? It is possible to negotiate to pay some or all of the daily fees from the RAD to minimise the impact on your cash flow.

This means of course that less of the RAD will be returned at the end of the care period.

WHAT IMPLICATIONS ARE THERE FOR MY SOCIAL SECURITY OR PENSION? The RAD is an excluded asset for social security purposes.

Therefore, in some cases, where existing cash is used to pay for a RAD, it can result in a new or increased pension entitlement. More often, a family home is sold to fund the RAD. In this case, while the home is excluded, the proceeds from its sale are counted as an asset. As a result, the cash remaining after paying the RAD can often result in a pension being reduced or lost entirely. However there are ways to maintain, or even increase, one’s current entitlements.

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KNOW YOUR PENSION… Changes have just been introduced to age pension entitlements, so ensure you know how the changes will affect you. Photo: Supplied.

Changes to pension could affect

a comfortable retirement 300,000 age pensioners have had at least part of their pension cut, with just under 100,000 of these people losing all age pension entitlements, after the government passed changes to the age pension’s assets test thresholds.

T he age pension provides income supp or t a nd ac c e s s to a ra nge of concessions for eligible older Australians.

Retirees who are currently aged 65 or over, and who satisfy income and assets tests and other requirements, can receive a pension.

The age pension’s assets test thresholds indicate the value of the assets you can own (excluding your home) before the full pension is impacted or potentially cut altogether.

From January 1, 2017, some people will have benefited but more will now be worse off.

According to sources, around 50,000 Australians are expected to be better off under the government’s changes and receive the full pension. Approximately 120,000 part-pensioners are likely to add around $30 per fortnight to their income.

If you own a home, the new assets t h re shold s w i l l a l low you to hold a s s e s s abl e a s s e t s up to $2 50 , 0 0 0 (singles) and $375,000 (couples) without impacting your full-pension entitlements.

The new assets thresholds for those who don’t own a home will be $450,000 (singles) and $575,000 (couples) for the full pension.

People who do lose their pensions in 2017 will be entitled to receive a Commonwealth senior’s health card or potentially a low income health card.

These cards will provide access to the pharmaceutical benefit scheme.

From January 1, 2017, around 91,000 part-pensioners will lose their age pension and about 235,0 0 0 part-pensioners’ payments will be reduced.

Couples who are homeowners will not receive the pension when their assets reach $816,000 in value. Single homeowners will stop receiving the pension when they have more than $542,500 in assets.

S i n g l e s w ho do n’t ow n a hom e won’t qualify for the pension if assets total $742 ,500. And non-homeowner couples will lose pension entitlements after they’ve accumulated more than $1,016,000 in assets.

Depending on how these changes will impact you, there could be a number of things for you to consider, including if your entitlements are reduced, how will you replace lost income? Can you assets be valued down? A financial adviser can help you with asset reducing strategies and the another thing to consider is if you have any large planned expenses, such as a holiday or home repairs, allowable gifting and funeral planning, that might reduce your assets before the changes come in.

For f u r t her i n for m at ion , t a l k to Centrelink or your financial adviser.

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TV Guide - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22 TO TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Wednesday

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of the arsonist. John finally succumbs to his condition.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules: Join judges Manu Feildel and Pete Evans as exceptional home cooks compete for their place in MKR history.

9.00 Murder Uncovered 11.00 Blindspot 12.00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 1.30 Cricket: Women’s Twenty/20: Australia v New Zealand 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat: Presented by Eddie McGuire 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair

7.30 Cricket: Twenty/20: Australia v Sri Lanka 11.00 Chicago Med: Doctors Rhodes and Choi disagree over a dying patient's request.

12.00 The Last Ship 1.00 Extra 1.30 Infomercials 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 6.30 UEFA Champions League: Leverkusen v Atletico Madrid 9.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 Dateline 3.30 Insight 4.30 My Wild Affair 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari

6.30 World News 7.30 Tony Robinson Down Under 8.35 The Eighties 9.30 Vikings: Ragnar’s plan comes to fruition.

10.30 Gangland Undercover 11.20 World News 11.50 Movie: Aferim!

(Romania) 1.45 Movie: Coco Chanel And Igor Stravinsky (France)

Thursday

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5.30 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Deadly Exposure: Andrew Prine, Laura Johnson, Robby Benson 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Kat discovers the identity

6.00 ABC News 10.00 Australian Story 10.30 Hatch, Match And Dispatch 11.00 One Plus One 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 1.40 The Kumars 2.10 Walliams And Friend 2.45 The Cook And The Chef 3.10 Father Brown

4.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum 6.00 Pointless 6.45 One Plus One 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Dream Gardens 8.30 Newton’s Law 9.25 No Offence 10.15 Lateline 10.45 The Business 11.05 Judith Lucy Is All Woman

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

9.00 Gogglebox 10.00 Law & Order: SVU 11.00 Blue Bloods 12.00 Win's All Australian News 1.00 The Late Show

5.30 Sunrise: Presented

by Samantha Armytage and David Koch 9.00 The Morning Show: Presented by Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: The Good Times Are Killing Me 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Home And Away: An explosive secret is revealed.

7.30 The Chase Australia: My Kitchen Rules Special 8.30 Mighty Trains 9.30 The Investigator 10.30 Autopsy 11.30 Grimm: A wealthy mobster sets three young men a quest to win his daughter's hand in marriage.

12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra: Presented by Sonia Kruger and David Campbell 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Extra 1.30 Married At First Sight 3.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair

7.30 RBT 8.30 The Big Bang Theory 9.30 Movie: The Equalizer: Denzel Washington 12.10 The Mysteries Of Laura 1.00 Extra 1.30 Infomercials 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Doping In Sport 3.00 Living Black 3.30 Murdoch 4.30 Warwick Davis And The Seven Dwarves Of Auschwitz 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys

8.05 Destination Flavour Singapore 8.35 Food Detectives 9.35 Deutschland 83 10.30 World News 11.00 Magnifica 70 1.00 Movie: Hipsters (Russia): Anton Shagin, Oksana Akinshina 3.25 Trivia Nights 4.20 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 4.55 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey Bitesize

Friday

60 5

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

8.40 This Is Us 9.40 Madam Secretary 10.40 Hawaii Five-O 11.30 Win's All Australian News 12.30 The Project

6.00 ABC News 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Hatch, Match And Dispatch 11.00 #Shelfie With Dan Hong 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Murder, She Wrote 2.25 The Bill 3.00 The Cook And The Chef 3.15 Father Brown 4.00 Antiques Roadshow

5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum 6.00 Pointless 6.45 One Plus One 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI 8.30 Jonathan Creek 10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering 10.35 Lateline 11.05 The Business 11.20 Planet America 11.50 rage

6.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 The Living Room 2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 The Living Room 8.30 The Graham Norton Show 9.30 Not Announced 11.30 Win's All Australian News 12.30 The Project 1.30 The Late Show

5.30 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 My Kitchen Rules 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens: Joh visits the home of My Kitchen

Rules judge Colin Fassnidge. Adam shares tips on how to install a second-hand kitchen, while making it look new.

8.30 Movie: Safe House: Brendan Gleeson, Denzel Washington, Robert Patrick, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Shepard 10.50 The Investigator 11.50 The Goldbergs 12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Travel Guides 2.00 House Husbands 3.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Stop, Search, Seize 8.30 Movie: The Imitation Game: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira

Knightley, Matthew Goode 10.45 Movie: Valkyrie: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Izzard, Christian Berkel, Bill Nighy 1.00 Anger Management 1.30 Infomercial 2.00 Step Dave 3.00 The Avengers 4.00 Infomercial 4.30 Good Morning America

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 In The Frame 3.00 The Point Year In Review 2016 3.30 Floyd’s Fjord Fiesta 4.05 Thai Street Food With David Thompson 4.35 Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Express 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys 8.40 Movie: American Beauty (The US): Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening 10.50 World News 11.20 Movie: Kiss Me (Sweden): Ruth Vega Fernandez, Liv Mjönes 1.20 The Last Panthers 4.15 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 4.55 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey

Saturday

80 6

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

6.00 rage 11.15 Pointless 12.00 QI 12.30 Jonathan Creek 2.00 Ice Age Giants 3.00 Reptilian Battleground 4.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 4.30 Landline 5.00 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul 6.00 Grand Designs 6.50 Dream Build

7.00 ABC News 7.30 Death In Paradise 8.30 Call The Midwife: While on secondment at a busy hospital, Sister Julienne is impressed by the medical advances saving the lives of mothers and babies.

9.30 New Tricks 10.30 Newton’s Law 11.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 12.10 rage

6.00 Fishing Edge 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 I Fish 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 9.00 RPM: Summer Series 9.30 Studio 10: Saturday 12.00 The Living Room 1.00 The Doctors 2.00 Ben’s Menu 2.30 The Home Team 3.00 Food Lab By Ben Milbourne

3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.00 What’s Up Down Under 4.30 Escape Fishing With E.T. 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Bondi Rescue 6.30 Scorpion 7.30 MacGyver 8.30 Hawaii Five-O 9.30 NCIS 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles 11.30 48 Hours 1.30 Home Shopping

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12.00 My Kitchen Rules 1.30 Horse Racing: Blue Diamond/Chipping Norton Stakes 5.00 Seven News 5.30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line: The contents of a parcel that a passenger has brought through

Quarantine has officers completely baffled.

6.00 Seven News 7.00 Women’s AFL: Western Bulldogs v Collingwood 9.15 Movie: Horrible Bosses 2: Charlie Day, Chris Pine, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Anniston 12.30 The Amazing Race 1.30 Home Shopping

6.00 Children’s Programs 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra Saturday 12.00 Hot In Cleveland 12.30 Fish’N With Mates 1.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 2.00 Married At First Sight 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Getaway 6.00 Nine News 7.00 Movie: Crocodile

Dundee II: Paul Hogan 9.15 Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation: Chevy Chase 11.15 Movie: A Guy Thing: Jason Lee 1.15 Anger Management 1.45 Nine Presents 2.00 Infomercial 2.30 Movie: Sweeney 2: John Thaw 4.30 Infomercial 5.00 Extra 5.30 Wesley Impact

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Judy Woodruff 2.00 Small Business Secrets 2.30 ISU Figure Skating 3.30 Byzantium: A Tale Of Three Cities 4.30 Secrets Of The Castle 5.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 6.30 World News 7.35 The Supervet

8.30 Movie: True Grit (The US): Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon 10.30 Undressed 11.30 Rockwiz 12.30 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection 1.30 Football: Premier League: Southampton v Arsenal 4.15 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia: Presented

by Maeve O’Meara and Joanna Savill

Sunday

20 8 6.00 Pointless 6.45 One Plus One 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering 9.00 Walliams And Friend 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 10.10 Catastrophe 10.40 Lateline 11.10 The Business

6.00 rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 The World This Week 11.00 Compass 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Landline 1.00 Dream Gardens 2.00 Show Me The Magic 3.00 The Mix 3.30 Australia Wide 4.00 Australian Story 4.30 Death In Paradise

5.30 Becoming Superhuman 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 6.25 My Year 12 Life 7.00 ABC News 7.40 Grand Designs 8.30 Midsomer Murders 10.00 Tim’s Vermeer 11.20 The Tunnel 12.10 You Can’t Ask That 12.40 William Yang: My Generation 1.40 Midsomer Murders

6.00 Fishing Australia 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 8.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8.30 Everyday Gourmet 9.00 Ben’s Menu 9.30 Studio 10: Sunday 12.00 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

1.30 The Doctors 2.30 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams

3.00 I Fish 4.00 Car Torque 4.30 RPM: Summer Series 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud Sunday: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 Bondi Rescue 7.00 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

8.30 24: Legacy 10.30 Homeland 11.30 48 Hours 1.30 Home Shopping 4.30 CBS - This Morning

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show - Weekend: Presented by Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies 12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders 12.30 The Franchise Show 1.00 My Kitchen Rules 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens 5.00 Seven News

5.30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line: A New Zealand man has a secret, and Immigration needs to find out the truth. Not all children's books have a happy ending. Presented by Grant Bowler 6.00 Seven News 7.00 My Kitchen Rules 8.30 Not Announced 12.00 Winners & Losers 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Children’s Programs 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 In Conversation With Alex Malley 10.30 Women’s Footy 11.30 Surfing Australia TV 12.00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 12.30 Endangered 1.30 In Their Footsteps 2.30 Movie: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Postcards

6.00 Nine News 7.00 Married At First Sight 8.30 60 Minutes 9.30 Lethal Weapon 10.30 Better Late Than Never 11.30 Murder In The First 12.30 Public Morals 1.30 The Last Ship 2.30 Infomercial 3.00 The Baron 4.00 Good Morning America - Sunday

5.00 World Watch 9.30 Football: Premier League: Southampton v Arsenal 12.00 World Watch 1.00 Strip The Cosmos 2.00 Speedweek 4.00 Cycling: Voxwomen 4.30 FIFA World Cup 2018 Magazine 5.00 Small Business Secrets 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Victory In Europe 6.30 World News

7.30 Pompeii: New Secrets Revealed: 8.30 Is Australia Racist?

9.35 Michael Moore: Where To Invade Next 11.50 Klansville USA 12.50 The Case Against 8 2.55 Do I Sound Gay? 4.20 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia: Presented

by Maeve O’Meara and Joanna Savill 4.55 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey Bitesize

Monday

ABC

6.00 ABC News 10.00 Q&A 11.05 Wild Kitchen 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 12.30 National Press Club 1.30 The Book Club 2.00 Scott & Bailey 2.50 The Cook And The Chef 3.15 Father Brown 4.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum

6.00 ABC News 10.00 Landline 11.00 Grand Designs 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Scott & Bailey 2.00 Parliament 3.15 Father Brown 4.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum 6.00 Pointless 6.45 One Plus One 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30

8.00 Australian Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Q&A 10.40 Lateline 11.10 The Business 11.30 Golf: PGA Tour: Highlights 12.25 Randling 1.00 The Mix 1.30 rage 3.30 Death In Paradise 4.30 The New Inventors 5.00 Antiques Roadshow

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

9.40 Life In Pieces 10.40 The Odd Couple 11.40 Win's All Australian News 12.40 The Project

5.30 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: Accidental Switch 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia: Presented by Andrew O’Keefe 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away: Billie’s nearest and

dearest come together for a special send-off.

John and Marilyn are devastated as the truth of the firebug explodes.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules 9.00 Bride And Prejudice 10.10 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 12.10 Packed To The Rafters 1.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Extra 12.30 The 89th Annual Academy Awards: Presented by Jimmy Kimmel 4.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Married At First Sight

9.00 House Husbands 10.00 Botched 11.00 CSI 12.00 Rizzoli & Isles 1.00 Extra 1.30 Infomercial 2.00 In Conversation With Alex Malley 2.30 Infomercial 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 2.00 Max Raabe: Tonight Or Never 2.50 SBS Flashback 3.05 The Missing Evidence 4.00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives 5.00 Living Black 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor

8.30 Date My Race 9.30 Undressed 10.30 World News 11.00 The World Game 11.30 Mammon: Ellen and Peter go abroad searching for the evidence that got Hammern killed. There is no-one to trust at home, as even the National Security Service is leaking information.

1.30 Cucumber

Tuesday

2

6.00 ABC News 10.00 Four Corners 10.45 Media Watch 11.05 Black As 11.15 Pointless 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Newton’s Law 2.00 Parliament 3.15 Father Brown 4.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.00 ABC News 5.30 The Drum 6.00 Pointless 6.45 One Plus One

7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Outback ER 8.30 Ice Wars 9.30 Human Universe With Brian Cox 10.30 Lateline 11.00 The Business 11.15 Q&A 12.20 Randling 12.55 rage 3.30 Human Universe With Brian Cox 4.30 The New Inventors

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

8.40 NCIS 9.40 NCIS: Los Angeles 10.40 Not Announced 11.40 Win's All Australian News 12.40 The Project 1.40 The Late Show

5.30 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven News 12.00 Movie: The Pastor’s Wife: Martin Cummins, Julie Stone, Rose McGowan, Michael Shanks, Susan Hogan 2.00 The Daily Edition 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away:

Zac and Leah’s marriage is in trouble when Zac forsakes their vows. Tori grapples with Riley’s cheating past. Matt is pressured to leave town when Evie gets an amazing opportunity.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules 9.00 800 Words 10.00 Bones 11.00 Chicago Fire 12.00 Grey’s Anatomy 1.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Extra 1.30 Married At First Sight 3.00 Nine News 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Married At First Sight 9.00 Travel Guides: Six

groups of Aussies take on jobs of travel critics.

10.00 Schwarzenegger The Celebrity Apprentice 12.00 Mike & Molly 12.30 20/20 1.30 Infomercial 2.00 Extra 2.30 Infomercial 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Summer Night Concert 2016 3.30 The Power Of The Placebo 4.30 Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys

8.30 Insight 9.30 Dateline 10.00 World News 10.30 The Heavy Water War 12.15 Movie: Blue Valentine (The US): Ryan Gosling 2.15 Movie: Son Of Babylon (Iraq) 3.55 24 Hours In Emergency 4.55 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey

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Suns given rare opportunity to train with the game’s greats GET THE KIDS OUT AND ABOUT… Making the connection between children and nature. Photo: Supplied.

Outdoor Film Screening

RELATIONSHIP TO BENEFIT REGION… The local GV Suns junior and senior goalkeepers were given a rare opportunity to train with the Melbourne City Football Club as part of a relationship between the two clubs. Photo: Supplied.

GV SUNS junior and senior goalkeepers were excited to be taken through the motions of the game of soccer by some of the game’s greats, when Melbourne City Football Club visited Shepparton as the first of a series of goalkeeper coaching sessions last week.

Melbourne City’s specialist goalkeeper coaches will be travelling to Shepparton twice a week for least three to six week blocks across the season, to help boost the skills of locals playing the game.

GV Suns technical director, Shaban Mehmet said, “This is fantastic. It’s

Competitors ready 2016 RIO Olympians, Nicole Laird and Mariafe Artacho del Solar, and 2012 Olympian Becchara Palmer are heading a quality field of nominations for next month’s FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Shepparton.

Teams from around the globe have entered the two-day event, to be held on the weekend of March 4 and 5.

Along with a strong Australian contingent, teams from the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and several European powerhouses, including Germany and Italy, have nominated for the men’s and women’s event.

Laird and del Solar played alongside each other on Rio’s Copacabana Beach at last year’s Olympics, but will play with different partners in Shepparton.

Laird will play alongside Australian squad member, Phoebe Bell, while del Solar will partner Britt Kendall as part of a sixstrong Australian assault on the FIVB title.

something that’s lacking in our region and to have the Melbourne City on board will be beneficial to our area and will greatly benefit our kids.

“This relationship will provide good training, good etiquette, good skills and will improve the league for the whole region.”

for Shepparton’s volleyball world tour event

Bell and Kendall teamed up for Australia at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

Palmer, who played alongside three-time Olympian, Louise Bawden, at the 2012 London Olympics, will team up with Queensland’s Jessyka Ngauamo.

In the men’s draw, internationally experienced Chris McHugh and Damien Schumann will team up for the first time to lead Australia’s charge.

Australia will have six teams in the men’s competition, including Cole Durant and Zachery Schubert, who have won two events on the Australian beach tour this summer.

Another former team, Australia’s Christie Jenkins and American Brittany Tiegs, will also find themselves on opposite sides of the net in Shepparton.

Tickets for the event’s final day at Shepparton on March 5 are available at www.volleyballaustralia.org.au

‘Project Wild Thing’ W E are so lucky to have so many wonderful activities on offer to adults and families over the summer period.

Opportunities are on offer for Greater Shepparton residents and visitors to participate in free and low cost activities outdoors in the many parks, pools and playgrounds.

Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting the community to experience the outdoor screening of ‘Project Wild Thing’ at SPC KidsTown on Thursday, February 23 from 8pm.

Project Wild Thing is a film led movement to get more kids outside and reconnecting with nature. This ambitious, feature-length documentary takes a funny and revealing look at a complex issue, the increasingly disparate connection between children and nature.

The KidsTown Café will be open for coffees and popcorn and this is a great opportunity for parents groups to get some insight into a different approach for their children.

For more information visit www. getmoovingshepparton.com.au or like ‘Get Mooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook, download the free Get Mooving app or contact Council’s Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9431.

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