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Former mayor’s brush with terror

COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 Letters to the Editor | page 8 Viatek Footy Tipping | page 32 FREE 7 Day TV Guide | page 31 Adviser Classifieds | pages 28-30

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$9.5M trade and skills centre taking shape

By David Lee WHEN terror struck London on Saturday, June 3, former Greater Shepparton Mayor, Geoff Dobson and his family were only 30km away, but just hours before had been standing on the London Bridge.

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES… A new $9.5M trade and skills centre is currently under construction behind McGuire College and it is hoped that it will be completed by mid 2018. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

By David Lee A NEW, purpose built, double storey, $9.5M trades and skills centre is currently taking shape on Archer Street, behind McGuire College, which is set to benefit students across the region.

Brainchild of the Better Together Alliance, a collaboration between Wanganui Park Secondary College, Mooroopna Secondary College, McGuire College and Shepparton High School, the centre

has come about through a partnership between the schools and GOTAFE and is due to open mid next year. The 2,850sq metre building is being constructed by Crow Constructions and will provide students at GOTAFE with space to carry out VET courses, senior students from secondary colleges with space to complete VET courses and for middle students to get a taste of various trades.

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A WARMING DONATION… People Supporting People founder, Azem Elmaz was thrilled to receive a special donation of food, clothing and other nonperishable items that were collected during Kialla Central Primary School’s Winter Drive. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Students learn importance of giving

By David Lee STUDENTS at Kialla Central Primary School have again learned the importance of giving to others, after the school collected goods through their Winter Drive, that were donated to local charity organisation, People Supporting People.

T he good s , wh ich i ncluded nonperishable food items, warm clothing such as jumpers, beanies, socks, jackets,

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toiletries and blankets were donated to People Supporting People founder, Azem Elmaz last week, who shared his story with the students and the importance of giving to others.

Azem said, “Helping somebody else and putting a smile on a face is the best thing you can do.

“I’m sure lots of families and people will be very happy with this wonderful

donation.

“I’d like to thank the school for their generosity.”

Kialla Central Primary School principal, Debbie Humphries said, “This is just one of the many drives we run to raise fund or items to help others.

“We believe it is important that the children know how important it is to help others.”

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Locals receive Queens Birthday honours NINE locals have received top honours, with each being named on the Queens Birthday honours list for their contributions.

Elizabeth Anne Chapman of Benalla was recognised for service to education and to the community, Helen Wall of Gowangardie was recognised for spending more than 40 years serving the local community through her commitment to the Caniambo Country Women’s Association. John Thomas Hanlon

of Benalla was recognised for service to the community of Benalla. Desmond Noel McNulty of Benalla was recognised for service to the forest and wood products industry and to the community of Benalla.

William Gerard Melbourne of Seymour was recognised for service to local government and to the community of Mitchell Shire.

James Maxwell Porter of Yarrawonga was recognised for service to the community

of north-east Victoria through a range of organisation. Kenneth Hugh Whan of Benalla was recognised for service to local government and to the community of Benalla.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Trevor John Collins was recognised for working to reduce the amount of lives lost on Victorian roads by engaging the community through education and road safety forums and programs, including the CoolHeads Young

Driver Program in Shepparton. Former Leading Senior Constable Dale Potter of Dookie was recognised for his various roles in supporting the community.

Drugs and guns bust

SHEPPARTON MAN CHARGED… 40 year old Shepparton man, Travis Webster, was charged with a range of offences following a raid at his Skene Street premises which uncovered a total of 862 grams of methamphetamines with a street value of $854,000, along with a gun, ammunition, samurai swords, ecstasy and speed. Photo: Supplied.

By David Lee A FORTY year old Shepparton man was refused bail last week after being arrested following a raid at his property in Skene Street that turned up a haul of drugs and weapons.

A total of 862 grams of methamphetamines with a street value of $854,000 was uncovered along with a gun, ammunition, samurai swords, ecstasy and speed.

The Shepparton man, Travis Webber, appeared in court on Tuesday last week and was charged with drug trafficking, possession of a firearm and other offences and was remanded in custody to appear in Shepparton Magistrates Court on August 29.

Shepparton Police crime prevention officer, Leading Senior

Constable Glenn Gibson said, “The Greater Shepparton community continues to provide police with quality information regarding the supply and distribution of methamphetamines and other illicit drugs in our community. We are committed to actively pursuing those involved in the supply and distribution of illicit drugs in our community. Do not feel helpless. If you see something, say something by contacting Crimestoppers.

“If you or someone in your life is struggling due to drug use, I encourage you to reach out to ACSO. They can help and are located at 95 Welsford Street, Shepparton or can be phoned on 5823 0600.”

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Locals nominated for customer service, best new 2017

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FIVE more nominees have been announced as part of the 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards, each being nominated by the local community for displaying excellence in their fields.

Vine Hair & Makeup owner, Renee Garthwaite was nominated under the Customer Service of the Year Award – Trade Services category, Shepparton Camera House lab operator, Chrissy Pedretti received a nomination under the Customer Service of the Year Award – Retail Services category, Core Strength Health & Wellness received a nomination under the Best New Business – Under Two Years category,

Quest Shepparton received a nomination under the Visitor Experience of the Year category and Education First Youth Foyer received a nomination under the GV Healthy Workplace category.

The community will have 16 weeks to nominate the region’s businesses under nine categories, which include GV Healthy Workplace, Young Professional Under 30 Years, Visitor Experience of the Year, Customer Service, which incorporates Professional Services, Trade Services and Retail Services, Best New Business Under Two Years, Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign, Entrepreneur of the Year, Apprenticeship/Trainee

of the Year and the Business Award, which incorporates Professional Service, Trade Service of the Year and Retailer of the Year.

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

Nominations 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.

Rise in minimum wage WORKERS across Victoria will benefit from the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to boost the minimum wage and all award wages.

Minister for Industrial Relations, Natalie Hutchins welcomed the FWC’s decision to award a 3.3 percent increase in the National Minimum Wage and all award minimum wages for 2016/17.

T his will increase the National Minimum Wage to $694.90 or $18.29 an hour.

Today’s decision by the FWC takes into account the submission made by the Andrews Labor Government, which identified increasing reliance on awards across Australia and a rising level of income inequality.

This was underlined by a disparity b e t w e e n w a g e o u t c o m e s d r aw n from award rates compared to those determined by collective and individual agreements.

The FWC’s decision will particularly benefit women, who have a greater reliance on award rates than men and have a higher degree of employment and income insecurity.

Higher minimum wages provide greater incentives for women to participate in the workforce. They can also have a positive impact on the gender pay gap.

This will also help workers in the hospitality, retail and fast food industry, who will have their rates and overall wages reduced because of the Federal Government’s recent penalty rates position.

Minister Hutchins said, “This decision is a win for some of our lowest paid workers and I’m pleased the Fair Work Commission took our submission into account.

“Better award wages are essential for vulnerable and low paid workers, older workers, young people and labour hire workers right across Victoria.

“The Turnbull Government’s decision to cut penalty rates means our lowest paid workers need all the help they can get so they don’t fall behind the poverty line.”

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business, visitor experience and healthy workplace CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR AWARD… From left, White King - Pental continuous improvement engineer, Carl Murphy, Shepparton Camera House lab operator, Chrissy Pedretti (Customer Service of the Year Award – Retail Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry board member, Matt Kington.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR AWARD… From left, Fix Muscle Performance pilates and yoga liaison, Sebastiana Natalizio, Vine Hair & Makeup owner, Renee Garthwaite (Customer Service of the Year Award – Trade Services) and White King - Pental maintenance manager, Eric Smart.

BEST NEW BUSINESS – UNDER TWO YEARS… From left, White King Pental continuous improvement engineer, Carl Murphy, Core Strength Health & Wellness owner/ manager, Tracey Visser (Best New Business – Under Two Years) and Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development officer, Tricia Martinek.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council tourism coordinator, Maree Glasson, Quest Shepparton property manager, Mandy Corby (Visitor Experience of the Year) and White King - Pental continuous improvement engineer, Carl Murphy.

GV HEALTHY WORKPLACE… From left, White King - Pental maintenance manager, Eric Smart, Education First Youth Foyer manager, Anita McCurdy and team leader, Tessa Marnane (GV Healthy Workplace) and GV Health executive director workforce (interim), Stacey Weeks.

Photos: Alicia Niglia.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING THE KYABRAM TOWN HALL has a new exhibition at the hall, Allan Street in Kyabram, which opened on Tuesday, June 6 and continues until Monday, August 7. ‘As We Like It’ features Tatura Creative Artists. All welcome. For further information, phone 5852 1546.

A COFFEE MORNING will be held at the Shepparton Croquet Club rooms, Winston Street, Shepparton on Wednesday, July 12 from 10am. The guest speaker will be local Shepparton historian, Mr John Gribben. A delicious morning tea, trading table and raffle to finish an enjoyable morning. Cost is $5 per head.

JUST DINNER will be held on June 17 at the Wunghu Tavern. Roy Orbison tribute and meal for $25. Phone Trish at the tavern to make your booking for the Just Dinner Table on 5862 2965.

All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. Any enquires to Val on 0427 217 018 or Bryan 0419 562 405.

HOLISTIC WELLBEING HUB is inviting the community to drop in and join them every Thursday morning and enjoy a relaxed morning with other women in the community. Open from 9:30am to 12 noon at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Participate in conversations, with a different focus each week, to guide you on your life journey. The aim is wellbeing and guest speakers attend between 10am and 11am. For further information, phone 5823 3200.

HOMEWORK CLUB needs volunteers for two hours once a week to assist children in their numeracy and literacy. Training is offered before commencement of duty. Help to close the gap in a child’s education. For further information,

contact Agnes Murphy on 0428 996 975.

ST. MEL’S KINDERGARTEN PAMPER NIGHT Enjoy a fantastic night and explore the variety of stalls available at St Mel’s Hall Friday June 16 6.30pm.

ONGOING SHEPPARTON SUNSET CWA meets on the second Monday of each month at the Shepparton RSL, Wyndham Street, Shepparton at 7pm. New members are welcome. For further information, please phone Maree Agius on 0408 150 266.

SHEPPARTON BRIDGE CLUB meets from 7pm Monday at U3A Hall Esson Street.

Members are required to join Goulburn Valley U3A. For more information, phone Derek Poulton 5825 4112 or John Moore 0438 455 741 or refer to the website www.wix.com/ sheppartonbridgeclub/2013 SHEPPARTON TOASTMASTERS Want to learn how to communicate more effectively and improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Shepparton Toastmasters meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7pm to 9pm, The Mechanics Institute Hall, 277 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Phone 0428 778 007.

TRIALLING SATURDAY AFTERNOON GOLF CROQUET is for those unable to play golf croquet during the week. Saturday afternoon play will commence from 1pm to 3pm and every Saturday. For beginners every Friday morning at 9am, Winston Street, Shepparton. A great game to learn for both males and females.

For further information, phone Trudy Serafini on 5822 0178.

FREE SOUP KITCHEN Available Mon to Fri

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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.

5pm-6pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, next to Skate Park, and Wednesdays 5pm-6pm at North Community House, Parkside Drive, Shepparton; Opportunity Shop, 4 Mill Street, Mooroopna; Numurkah Park, Melville Street, Numurkah; Hogan Street, Tatura; and in Nathalia and Kyabram.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING CAUSING YOU CONCERN? Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Groups for adults and Alateen groups for children offer anonymous help and emotional support to those affected.

For information, contact Al-Anon Family Groups 5825 1160.

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.

HOLISTIC WELLBEING HUB is open from 9:30am to 12 noon at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Drop in and join us to enjoy a relaxed morning with other women in the community. Listen to conversations provided to guide you on your life journey. Guest speakers attend between 10am and 11am. Morning tea and activities available.

For further information, phone 5823 3200 or follow them on Facebook.

THE COBRAM SPIRITUAL CENTRE meets the first Sunday of the month at the Koonoomoo Recreation Reserve at 2pm. February’s guest will be Cheryl Payet. All welcome. Any enquiries can be made by calling Irene on 0438 135 188.

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 genders welcome. Phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838.

CWA OF VIC INC. invites fellow craft lovers to Shepparton East Football Club clubrooms on Central Avenue in Shepparton East for craft and friendship with no obligations. Meetings are held on the first Monday of month at 10am.

Learn new crafts, update your knowledge or just sit and work on your craft. Refreshment facilities available. BYO lunch. $3 donation to cover costs. Phone Gwenda 0409 182 451 for further information.

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.

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

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LETTERS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor

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

GIVE OUR GOULBURN RIVER A BREAK Dear Editor, The Goulburn River is critical to our productive future and the wellbeing of our communities.

The Basin Plan offers the best opportunity to ensure we maintain this river in its current or an improved condition.

A key aspect of the Plan is the ability to return minor flooding to the Goulburn River, flooding that has been severely reduced with the development of large scale water storages over time.

The health of our river and our wetlands relies on the wetting of river flats and connecting not just our key wetlands but the thousands of other smaller wetlands and depressions along the length of the Goulburn River.

The Victorian Government must ensure that this basic ability to deliver these flows, included in the Basin Plan, is not undermined by a noisy minority, most unaffected by these flows.

We know we can connect our local wetlands such as Gemmils and Reedy Swamps and Loch Garry with these flows and in doing so also connect to the river flats and other wetlands and depressions.

As a community we should settle for nothing less if we are to have any chance of passing on to future generations the quality of life we have experienced in our Goulburn Valley.

While this noisy minority influence State Government, our elected representatives, local government, and responsible authorities remain silent. This is not a debate over the volume

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of water to be returned to the environment, but simply to maximise the benefits of environmental flows.

Silence will not ensure the continuing health of our Goulburn River!

Yours sincerely, John Pettigrew, Goulburn Valley Environment Group president

RADIO AUSTRALIA LAND Dear Editor, I am informed that the Greater Shepparton City Council has not considered the option of purchasing the Radio Australia site in Verney Road for a community facility development.

This is a once in a lifetime chance to purchase such a large area (close to a square mile), with one highway and two major roads, power, town water and sewage available.

Permanent and long stay holiday facilities offer the best return for money invested.

An option such as Twin Lakes could work (powered and non-powered boat/fishing pond, holiday and weekend cottages, caravan park, motels, retirement village, swimming area, boating servicing, fuel, restaurants etc).

The whole area completely developed could be one of Australia’s most favoured holiday venues.

It is difficult to understand not even one councillor has brought to council’s attention the great benefits that this site has to offer the community.

Do we require more councillors or officers?

Yours sincerely, Murray Slee, Shepparton

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Working together H S to prevent family violence

FUNDING BOOST… In a bid to help put a stop to family violence, the Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to community groups and organisations across the state. Photo: Supplied.

A SIGN IFICA N T funding boost for community groups and organisations across the state has been unveiled by the Andrews Labor Government to help put a stop to family violence.

Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson announced a further $1.2M for the Community Partnerships for Primary Prevention Program.

A total of $3.85M worth of grants now supports partnerships between businesses, schools, workplaces and community groups to help drive local community action to prevent family violence and other forms of violence against women.

A r o u n d 170 g r a n t ap p l i c a t i o n s were received from organisations and partnerships from across the state, with 25 selected to receive a grant of up to $150,000 and nine to receive up to $50,000.

This grants program supports the ongoing investment and effort in Victoria to help end family violence and supports

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the key actions arising from Free from Violence: Victoria’s Prevention Strategy.

T he Free From Violence st rateg y is an integral element of the Labor Government’s broader family violence system reform, fulfilling recommendation 187 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Minister Richardson said, “We know communities working together have the greatest impact on reducing family violence and violence against women – that’s why we’re investing in these partnerships.

“Community organisations, businesses and sporting and social groups all play a crucial role in challenging the attitudes that lead to family violence. These projects will ensure prevention work reaches people at a local level.

“Prevention will only be effective when the whole community is involved in changing attitudes and challenging the behaviours that can lead to family and gender-based violence.”

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PLANTING A FUTURE… Murchison Primary School students helped to plant 280 trees as part of the ‘One Tree Per Child’ project. Photo: Supplied.

Students get hands dirty for a greener community STUDENTS from Murchison Primary School were the first to recently get their hands dirty and help plant 280 trees at Murchison’s Meteorite Park, as part of the ‘One Tree Per Child’ project.

The One Tree Per Child project, started by Olivia Newton-John and Jon Dee, hopes to see each person under the age of 18 in the municipality, plant a native plant every year for five years.

Although the project is called One Tree Per Child, the majority of the species planted in Greater Shepparton will be indigenous shrubs and groundcovers that have been largely cleared from our region.

Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Environment, Greg McKenzie said that sites are currently being prepared for further community planting events at Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Kialla Lakes, Seven Creeks and other towns and localities.

“There are 16,664 children in Greater Shepparton so we are partnering with as many schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, Landcare and communit y groups and local businesses that we can to help make this happen.

“Council will provide schools and Landcare Groups with free indigenous plants and the relevant equipment required. We simply need to work together to identify suitable planting locations and recruit enthusiastic volunteers to assist.

“Planting a tree is often a child’s first act of volunteering for the benefit of our entire community. We want to show our children that maintaining our environment is important and that we want to leave our community in a better condition than what we inherited. Let’s plant a tree for every child and enjoy watching the trees grow as our children grow,” Mr McKenzie said.

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$9.5M trade and skills centre taking shape CONTRASTING TEXTURES OF GLOSS AND FAUX TIMBERS… Liberty Kitchens senior sales consultant, Dawn Rayner invites renovators to come and explore the possibilities. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

A facelift for 2017 UPDATING your kitchen doesn’t have to be difficult or too expensive, in fact, Liberty Kitchens have just updated their showroom.

Liberty Kitchens senior sales consultant, Dawn Rayner said, “We’ve just freshened up the showroom with new benches and finishes on some of our showroom displays.

There are a variety of surfaces at a range of costs. We would like to invite people to come and see what we have available.”

Fashion this year will see whites and gloss continue but deep, mat greys and blacks teamed with timber are making a dramatic entrance. Fake timbers are not just practical but now include examples with textural graining

that can be mistaken for the real thing.

“Our new vanity unit, for example, shows the current trend of handleless opening combined with the contrasting textures of gloss and grained faux timber,” Dawn said.

Whether you’re moving into a new house with cabinets in serious need of replacement or ready to give your longtime kitchen or bathroom a facelift the style/you choose for your cabinets will determine the entire look of your space.

Speak to the team at Liberty Kitchens about creating the kitchen of your dreams. Call them on 5831 2620 or visit the showroom at 60 Williams Road, Shepparton.

THE building includes a flexible skills building trades workshop area, covered external training area, students activity and administration areas, multipurpose rooms, classrooms, amenities, computer rooms, staff offices and meeting rooms.

Representing the Better Together Alliance and principal at Wanganui Park Secondary College, Ken Murray said this is fantastic for education in Greater Shepparton.

“The majority of students utilising the building will be year 11 and 12 students who are doing VET courses,” Ken said.

“The primary courses offered will be in building and construction.”

“This is a formal partnership with GOTAFE. Both GOTAFE and the schools of the alliance have put in dollar for dollar to get this up and running.

“It will be an amazing facility. It’s a big project and one that we have been applying for for a number of years. To have it endorsed is great for the young people of Shepparton.”

Representing the Better Together Alliance and principal at McGuire College, Brad Moyle said, “It’s a real positive note for the Goulburn Murray area having a local facility that will enable our students to access stateof-the-art equipment and training opportunities.

“It’s only by working together that we have been able to make this a reality.”

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Check your heating as the winter cold descends AS the cool, winter weather descends, local residents are being urged to get their heaters checked in order to prevent fires and potential lethal carbon monoxide leaks.

Gas heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide when dust or dirt builds up, ducts become blocked or the combustion process does not properly occur.

Victorians are encouraged to have their gas heaters serviced by a registered gasfitter at least every two years to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. This applies to every type of gas heater including wall units, central heating units, decorative log fires and space heaters – whether they are old or newer appliances.

Exhaust fans in homes can also affect a heater’s performance and draw combustion products back into living areas. Gasfitters with a carbon monoxide analyser can check for carbon monoxide spillage and ensure heaters are working properly to minimise the risk.

A spokesperson for the Minister for Energy and Resources said, “There is no room for complacency when it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning – it poses a real risk in every household.

“To minimise the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your home, find a gasfitter in your local area and make it a habit to get your gas heater serviced at least every two years.”

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LOCALS ENJOY THE OLD FASHIONED MOVIE EXPERIENCE… The Numurkah Town Hall comes alive again for the Movies at Numurkah event. Photo: Supplied.

An old-fashioned night at the movies DESPITE Numurkah having been home to not only one, but two, cinemas, sadly for 35 years now, both cinemas have been closed, leaving locals to have to travel to Shepparton to enjoy the movies.

Recognising the community need for a local cinema, the ‘Movies at Numurkah Film Society,’ was established, resulting in the reintroduction of movies shown at the Numurkah Town Hall throughout the year.

Barbara Sinclair said, “The Numurkah Town Hall has a really lovely atmosphere with seating for 150 people, but we encourage people to bring along their beanbag and to enjoy the atmosphere. People can bring your own wine to share with friends and enjoy the wonderfully relaxed atmosphere of the Town Hall.

Movies at Numurkah Film Society are funded solely by movies memberships of just $50 per family/couple or $35 for singles for an annual membership entitling you to 11 movies.

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Movies at Numurkah Film Society treasurer, Barbara Sinclair said, “Run by volunteers, we show a movie each month (except December) and we encourage people to stop and have a chat and a cuppa afterwards. Our aim is to provide a friendly, safe and local place to go out and at a low cost to boot.”

Now in the second half of the membership year, Movies at Numurkah Film Society are offering memberships at a reduced price giving new members the chance to see a movie in June, July, August, September and October.

Barbara said, “On June 17 we will have the Cheeky Grog Co providing tastings of cider with Locheilan cheese providing cheeses to taste as well as How Now Happy Cow milk. After the movie, enjoy a scrumptious supper made by the Anglican Church - all this for $15 as well as 4 other movies.”

For more information, email moviesatnumurkah@ gmail.com or find Movies at Numurkah on Facebook.

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Grants offered to boost senior participation

BE READY FOR THE COLD… Shepparton Radiators & Windscreens owner, Scott Campbell can help ensure your car is ready for the winter weather.

Photo: David Lee.

Winter tips for your car

By Nicholise Garner THESE mornings as I’m rushing to get to work, I’m finding my windscreen covered in ice. That’s not such a big deal in itself, except that I’ve just noticed a little crack in my windscreen and am scared of making it worse as I melt the ice with hot water.

Luckily for me, I’ve just had a good talk with Shepparton Radiators & Windscreens business owner, Scott Campbell who’s told me that the hot water will make my chip worse but that a windscreen chip is an easy fix which is best to get sorted quickly… So, that’s a job on my shortlist for this week.

For those who find themselves having to replace their windscreen, Shepparton Radiators &Windscreens has a large range of windscreens in-stock, enabling the team to

deal with most emergencies on the spot.

Personally, I go out of my way choose to use local businesses like Shepparton Radiator & Windscreens. Scott and his team have a great reputation for their personal and reliable approach and that’s the kind of service that feeds our community, and that I appreciate.

With winter upon us, Scott suggests having your radiator serviced to avoid freezing, which can be an issue in any car. Scott said, “We can do a complete diagnostic check-up on your radiator and for those heading to the snow, it’s a good idea to make this a priority, as you don’t want to find yourself stuck up there.”

To ensure you feel confident on the road this winter, drop into Shepparton Radiators & Windscreens, 8006 Melbourne Road, Shepparton or phone 5823 1590.

THE Victorian Government, through the Office for Senior Victorians and the Greater Shepparton City Council, offering assistance in the coordination of events that have a particular focus on the participation of seniors within our community.

Funding support has been made available for community wide projects and activities, projects providing activities and outcomes that are accessible to the whole community and for community groups and individual projects, projects which provide activities and outcomes for specific community groups and individuals. The funding is provided on a one-off basis to a maximum of $200 per grant.

Groups and individuals making applications are encouraged to apply for funding prior to the detailed planning of their proposed project commencing.

Applicants and groups must be residents of Greater Shepparton and the proposed project should be able to demonstrate broad community benefit.

For more information, contact council’s Social Connections Program Leader on 5832 9785 or email noelene.kennedy@shepparton.vic.gov.au

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THAT RACING FEELING… Victoria Racing Club is holding a special event at Flemington Racecourse for members of Victorian provincial and country race clubs, as well as residents from country and regional areas. Photo: Supplied.

Celebrating regional Victoria’s contribution to racing TO recognise the Victoria Racing Club’s (VRC) strong connection to country racing and a shared love of horse racing, the VRC is pleased to invite all members of Victorian provincial and country race clubs, as well as residents from country and regional areas, to Flemington on Saturday, June 24. Provincial and country race club members will have the opportunity to experience the magic of Flemington, with complimentary racecourse admission and entry into the exclusive VRC Members’ Enclosure.

Residents from Victorian provincial and country areas can also gain free general admission entry to Flemington by

presenting ID showing their residential address with postcode.

Country racing is responsible for more than 8,000 jobs in regional Victoria, with some of Australia’s leading gallopers residing outside of metropolitan Melbourne. Last year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup winner, Almandin is based at Macedon Lodge on the foothills of the Macedon Ranges.

Victoria’s leading trainers also operate from regional training centres, including Lindsay Park Racing in Euroa and Darren Weir in both Ballarat and Warrnambool.

Provincial and Country Raceday will feature the David Bourke Provincial Plate (1,600m) for horses that have

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participated in at least three non-metropolitan races in the past 12 months. The race is named in honour of Mr David J. Bourke CBE (1930-2005), former Chairman of the VRC and founding member of the Victorian Country Racing Council.

Members are reminded to bring their provincial or country race club membership card on the day. VRC Members’ dress regulations will apply.

Gates open at 10:40am, with the first of nine races at 11:40am, with special trains travelling to Flemington from Southern Cross Station.

For more information, visit flemington.com.au

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Community service of CFA’s Stan Brown honoured INDEPENDENT Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has paid tribute to the long-standing service of one of north-east Victoria’s most respected citizens, Stan Brown.

Speaking in parliament, Ms Sheed commended the community work of Stan, a former local councillor, avid sportsman and life member of the Country Fire Authority, who passed away in March at the age of 102.

Ms Sheed said, “Stan Brown was one of nature’s gentlemen and his contribution to his community makes him very worthy of mention.

“Born in 1914, Stan lived a long and fruitful life at Yielima, near Nathalia, close to his much loved Barmah Forest and Murray River.

“He and his wife Vera, during their 64 years of marriage raised four children and enjoyed a large extended family.

“He was a life member of the Yalca-Yielima Fire Brigade serving for over 80 years and was the Communications Officer up to the time of his death in March this year at the age of 102.

“He was a local councillor for many years and a life member of many community organisations.

“He was also a keen sportsman. He played cricket all his life and he played it well.

“One of Stan’s much told stories was of meeting Sir Donald Bradman.

“Stan was 16 years old and was counselled by Sir Donald against the perils of cigarettes and public houses.

“It was a warning he heeded as, in Stan’s words, ‘when Bradman tells you something, it makes a big impression.’

“In delivering his grandfather’s eulogy, Stan’s grandson said, “He had many words of advice for us over the years, one being, ‘Always be kind to everyone and everything and you will be richly rewarded,’ and the other, ‘If your work interferes with your sport, get a new job.’

“Stan Brown enjoyed a very full life contributing to his family and community and in doing so achieved the great respect of his own community to whom he gave so much.”

Melbourne medical dean visits Shepparton AN EDUCATIONAL VISIT… From left, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and Assistant vice chancellor at the University of Melbourne Professor Shitij Kapur, deputy chancellor and council member of The University of Melbourne, Ross McPherson, head of the Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Prof Geoff McColl, head of department – Department of Rural Health and director of Medical Student Education, Prof Julian Wright. Photo: Supplied.

DE A N of the Facult y of Medicine, Dentistr y and Health S ciences and Assistant vice chancellor at the University of Melbourne Professor Shitij Kapur took time to visit Shepparton last week to meet with staff and students of the Rural Clinical School, local media and members of the community.

Professor Kapur said he was keen to meet with the rural health community.

“Our Rural Clinical School is at the

core of a network of important local relationships that are central to our students’ education and consequently our impact on the health of the community,” Professor Kapur said.

“We are keen to take advantage of opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of regional and rural communities through schemes such as those recently announced through the Medical Research Future Fund.”

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H New sign attempts to Former S mayor’s brush prevent illegal dumping with terror A NEW sign that is hoped to deter locals from illegally dumping rubbish has been erected at a popular dumping site in Shepparton.

With illegal dumping costing the local community over $150,000 a year, Greater Shepparton City Council, River Connect and Parks Victoria are calling on people to do the right thing and dispose of unwanted goods and rubbish correctly.

Greater Shepparton City Council Acting Director Infrastructure, Michael Freeman said the environmental and social costs of illegal dumping far exceed just the financial cost.

“Illegal dumping can cause long term impacts including contamination of land, waterways and groundwater,” Michael said.

“Illegal dumping can vary significantly from a small bag of rubbish to large household goods such as white goods, mattresses and furniture or building materials, abandoned cars, car parts and hazardous waste such as asbestos, tyres or chemical drums in isolated areas.

“With a long weekend and cray fishing opening season around the corner, all campers and holiday makers are encouraged to do the right thing and dispose of unwanted goods and rubbish in the right bins or at their nearest resource recovery centre.

“Parks Victoria employs a carry in, carry out policy in all parks throughout Victoria, including the Shepparton Regional Park.

“Since February Parks Victoria has collected and taken 5867 kilograms of waste to landfill from 43 illegal dumps.

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SIGN NOT RUBBISH… A new sign that hopes to deter illegal dumping has been erected in a popular spot for dumping.

Photo: David Lee.

for recycling with a total of 27 illegal dumps waiting to be collected.

“Illegal dumping significantly impacts our waterways and native wildlife as well as local tourism. If people see cases of illegal dumping, they are encouraged to report these to the relevant organisation.”

Instances of illegal dumping can be reported to Parks Victoria on 1319 63 or via email at info@parks.vic.gov.au, the EPA Pollution Hotline 1300 372 842 or council on 5832 9700.

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JUST after 10pm on the night of the attack, three terrorists drove a white transit van travelling about 80km/h into pedestrians on London Bridge before crashing near Borough Market. Armed with hunting knives and wearing knife-proof vests with hoax bomb canisters strapped to them, the three men left the vehicle and began attacking pedestrians before police fired at the attackers, killing them.

The incident left many injured and eight people dead, including two Australians.

Geoff Dobson said, “English television devoted their whole news services to the attack and it was very traumatic for all concerned to see the aftermath.

“London, on Saturday night, was jammed with tourists, revellers and residents as the English summer has just begun and the London Bridge precinct was no exception.

“We were about 30kms from London when the vehicle struck and out of danger, however two Australians were unfortunately killed by the murderers and that thought has saddened us.

“Although we had departed London during the afternoon, our two sons were in the area around four hours previously and when we caught up with them, the reality of the situation was evident to them.

“The British people, other than those connected with the murders are trying to get on with their lives and events such as the return Manchester Concert has certainly helped.

“London is a fabulous city to visit, tens of thousands of visitors at the moment and in reality, I think that we were very lucky that the toll was not higher.”

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WILLPRINT WILL PRINT… From left, the team at Willprint, Scott Almond, Mark Meda, Karen Sibley, John Smith, Ian Almond, Mark Morrison, Jan Almond, Tony Nardella, Marshall Henderson, Neville Carr, Keegan Byham, (absent) Alton Macreadie, Jasmine Watson and Julie Venables are proud to have been providing the local community with a quality printing and finishing service for the past 21 years. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

QUALITY PRINTING COUPLED WITH REMARKABLE SERVICE

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service to the local community and beyond.

The business was officially started by Max and Thelma Williams around 1960, trading as S. M. & T. A. Williams from an earthen floor shed in Numurkah Road and

when Ian and Jan Almond took over in 1996 had six staff members with a customer base in the hundreds.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE TEAM IAN AND JAN ALMOND Ian and Jan are the owners of Willprint and between them have been in the business prior to purchasing it in 1996. Ian takes care of the managing, customer service, quoting and proofreading and Jan looks after administration, accounts and payroll.

Ian said, “I enjoy taking people’s ideas

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and turning them into something they love on a printed sheet and helping them come up with solutions to their needs.

Jan said, “I love being part of an evolving industry and enjoy working with like-minded people to deliver what the customer visualises.”

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Alton joined the Willprint team in January 2000 and works in the pressroom operating the presses.

Alton said, “Producing quality work and having a good variety in the work produced are my favourite parts about working in the industry.”

Scott has been working with Willprint since before it became Willprint and his talents lay in the printing and guillotine fields.

Scott said, “My favourite part of working in this industry is turning plain paper into a finished, printed product and the diversity of jobs that Willprint does.”

MARK MORRISON MARSHALL HENDERSON Marshall started working with Willprint almost 10 years ago and works across the factory. His role is to ensure that everyone and everything is where it should be so as deadlines are met.

Marshall said, “My favourite part about working with Willprint is the technology. It has been staggering to see the improvements in production and quality over just 10 years. Who knows where it will end.”

Mark’s role in pre-press and other pre-production jobs with Willprint began in the early ‘noughties.’

Mark said, “I enjoy the different challenges and trying to nut out solutions to the tricky jobs. It is interesting to see how far the prepress area has advanced since I began in the industry in the ‘80s.

KAREN SIBLEY Karen began her role as pre-press/graphic designer in August 2007.

Karen said, “I enjoy the great mix of both the technical and creative aspects of the design industry. My favourite part is working with customers to create a design they love.”

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T’S no easy task making sure a quality product is created, but with the equipment and knowhow, Willprint makes it look simple.

Willprint utilises equipment dating from more than 50 years old right up to the most state-of-the-art including offset printing with Heidelberg equipment. Their Letterpress plant is a Heidelberg Cylinder and Platen. When digital arrived it began a revolution in the printing industry so it is no surprise that Willprint utilises a Ricoh 7100, Ricoh 510 and the Konica Minolta 951 in this field. And of course there are many other bits and pieces that help to finish a product including laminators, bookbinding, and cutting machines that

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really make for a top quality product.

Ian said, “The Suprasetter (Platemaker) computer to plate system was one of our major purchases and biggest advancements.

“Stepping into digital has helped us stay abreast of the advancements in the printing industry. It cuts turnaround time from a couple of weeks to a couple of days.

“Our latest acquisition is the Ricoh Digital which has a full inline booklet finishing system on the end. It can produce a product that is trimmed, stapled and finished in a single pass and the quality is brilliant.”

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QUALITY PRINTING COUPLED WITH REMARKABLE SERVICE C urrent director of Willprint, Ian Almond began working with Max and Thelma from 1978 and in 1996, along with his wife Jan, purchased the business, which is when Willprint as it is known today was born.

From 1996, the company has grown to an average of 16 to 18 staff and in 2001, made the big move to a purpose built premises in Drummond Road where it still operates from today. Today, Willprint offers a total printing solutions package to a customer base of over 4,000 and handles a wide variety of jobs from annual reports, bags, banners, binding, books, brochures, business cards, calendars, catalogues, flyers, greeting cards, invitations, magnets, letterheads and novelty items, to raffle tickets, rulers, shelf talkers, stamps, stickers, year books and much more.

A clear indication of Willprint’s achievements can be seen through the growing list of awards that have been presented to the

business and staff including the Lithographic Institute of Australia Apprentice of the Year award, RMIT Environment Achievement award, two prestigious Business Achievement awards in the category of printing and allied services and has also taken out two Printing Industries Craftmanship awards for ‘sustainable green printing.’

Many may not know that Willprint is a real family affair. Ian is a third generation printing industry expert, following from his father and grandfather, but it doesn’t stop there. Two of Ian and Jan’s children had apprenticeships when the business was owned by Max and Thelma, they currently have their son and son-in-law working alongside the rest of the team at Willprint and have even had their grand children come in to the business for some school holiday work.

When it comes to service, you can’t get any better than the team at Willprint and directors,

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS… Former employee of Willprint Shepparton, David Keating (dec) at the business’ Numurkah Road premises. Photo: Supplied.

Ian and Jan Almond say that it is their service that has led to the businesses success.

Ian and Jan said, “Max and Thelma had a loyal customer base and created a business with good stead and people stayed loyal after we took over the business.

“We’ve had people who are 60 years old coming to us and saying that we did their wedding invitations and now we are doing their children’s and grand children’s printing.

“We feel quality service is extremely important. We go above and beyond to get our customers exactly what they want and if we can’t help them, we always try to find someone who can.

“What drives us is ensuring that people are happy with what we produce.

“We are very strong supporters of local businesses. Whenever we have something that needs sourcing, we always go to our customer base first.

LONG TERM EMPLOYEE… Willprint Shepparton employee, Alton Macreadie, who still plays an important role in the business today. Photo: Supplied.

It’s important to work together as a community to ensure the city’s success.”

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Fraser Street toilet redevelopment moving well H GREATER Shepparton City Council’s Fraser Street toilets redevelopment in the CBD is progressing well, with the new toilets anticipated to be ready for use late July.

Currently, completed works include the demolition of the old building, construction of the new slab, erection of steel and timber frames and installation of the roof and services.

T he new building will provide a Changing Places toilet, unisex accessible toilet, male and female ambulant toilets and a parents’ room.

Greater Shepparton City Council Acting Manager Neighbourhoods, Jason Watts said the project was tracking well and the outcome would be of huge benefit to the community and visitors alike.

“T he new bu i ld i ng w i l l prov ide

a modern and comfor table facilit y, compliant with current accessibility standards.

“The shape of the modern design is now evident, and over the next two months all the internal fit out and external finishes will complete what is to be a premier public toilet in Shepparton’s CBD. “Council recognises the inconvenience caused by this project, however the community will benefit greatly from this upgrade,” said Mr Watts.

Temporary toilets are provided in Fraser Street and the Stewart Street car park during the construction period. An alternative accessible toilet, baby change facility and male and female toilets are located in the Harris Scarfe shopping complex.

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Community praised for low contamination rates GREATER Shepparton residents have achieved fantastic results in sorting their waste during May with a green lid bin contamination rate of a low 2.61 percent.

For the month, 590 tonnes of food and garden waste has been composted and sent back to earth, the equivalent weight of 786 cows. Unfortunately, 15 tonnes of contaminated organic waste was sent to landfill, with common contaminating items ruining the load including plastic bags, nappies, garden pots and building materials.

Greater Shepparton City Council Acting Director Infrastructure, Mike Freeman congratulated residents for

sorting their waste and hoped to see fewer landfill items in the green lid bin going forward.

“Disposing of your organic waste in the green lid bin has many benefits, primarily protecting our environment.

Our local farmers and growers use and send the composted organic waste back to earth which improves the health of our soils and makes our land more productive and drought resistant.”

“When dumping organic waste in landfill it has major consequences as the material decomposes with minimal oxygen. This produces odorous gases and methane, which

has a global warming potential 25 times greater than carbon dioxide. Dumping food and garden waste in landfill is also a waste of a useful resource which could be used to enrich our soils and help to grow healthy crops and pastures that produce food for everyone.”

“Residents have done a great job in separating their waste and maintaining a low contamination rate over the past couple of months, let’s keep plastic bags and rubbish out of the green bin and achieve an even lower contamination rate next month to improve our environment,” Mr Freeman said.

5.1 million Australians read a community newspaper in print.

Source: emma™, conducted by Iposos MediaCT, people 14+ for the 12 months ending November 2015.

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COLOUR AND GRUNT… Local Shepparton resident, Jamie Calley with his 1967 Dodge Phoenix, which he bought three months before his wedding and had it ready to use just in the nick of time.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Reborn from the ashes

By David Lee IT was three months in the making and there was a wedding deadline looming, but local Shepparton resident, Jamie Calley was able to see his 1967 Dodge Phoenix reborn from the ashes just in the nick of time.

Picking it up three months before the wedding, the Dodge was in pretty bad shape and after many long days and nights, and a little help from his mates at Kut Kustoms, it was wedding ready the day before Jamie was tying the knot.

Jamie said, “I brought it from South

Australia specifically for the wedding. I’ve always liked the long, big, square cars.

“We had a lot of work to do to get it ready. There were rust repairs needing to be done and we stripped the paint back to full metal bare and repainted it in a turquoise metallic colour.

“We plan on carrying out some motor work in the coming months. I will be removing the 318 Fireball motor, cleaning the motor bay and plan on putting a bigger motor in. After that, there will be some work done on the wheels, we’ll redo the chrome and replace the interior.”

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Playground closures NO PLAY FOR NOW… Playgrounds at Murchison Public Park and Ferrari Park Mooroopna will be closed as works are undertaken. Photo: David Lee.

T WO short term playground closures are set to take place, including both Murchison Public Park and Ferrari Park Mooroopna in order to facilitate works.

Murchison Public Park will be closed Monday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 28 and again on Monday, July 17 for two days.

Ferrari Park will be closed Wednesday, June 28 to Friday, June 30 and again Wednesday, July 19 for two days.

Both parks will reopen for school holidays from Monday, July 3 to Friday,

July 14.

The construction schedule takes into account school holidays and has been organised around this to allow both playgrounds to remain open. Works will be undertaken the week before and the week after the school holidays.

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Acting Director Infrastructure, Michael Freeman apologised for any inconvenience to users, noting that the closures are necessary in order to facilitate the works and installation of the shade structures.

Leadership opportunity for local dairy industry THE Gardiner Dairy Foundation is excited to announce that three local residents have been granted Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP) and Fairley Leadership (FL) scholarships.

The program encompasses a vibrant mix of scholars who will undertake p r of e s s io n a l d e ve lo p m e nt c o u r s e s supp or t e d by t he G a rd i ner D a i r y Foundation, to equip them with the necessary skills to contribute to the longterm future of the Victorian dairy industry.

Fol low i ng a n i n- dept h i nter v iew process local resident Aileen O’Sullivan of Mooroopna north, was selected to receive a LMCLP scholarship. Courtney Simmons of Katandra and Harriet Bawden of Shepparton were selected to receive FL scholarships.

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invaluable and have extensive benefits both on and off the farm.

“We want to challenge dairy leaders and communities to adopt strategic ways of thinking. Program participants will be provided with the skills and confidence to achieve great success in their field,” Ms Harney said.

A ileen O’ Sullivan was awarded a LMCLP scholarship to further develop her advocacy skills and create change in the agriculture industry.

Aileen said, “Through my experience as a dairy farmer and in my roles on the Australian Women in Agriculture Board and the Loddon Mallee Rural Women’s Network, I have come to understand that support networks are integral in sustaining viable agriculture businesses.

“I look for ward to being able to facilitate ag ricu lt u re net work i ng opportunities upon completion of the LMCLP and plan to implement my own community project to provide support to rural residents.”

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Clockwise from top left: MIGHTY AND MAJESTIC… The mighty lion is one of the big five that can be seen on safari in Africa.

STANDING TALL… A giraffe stands tall on a safari at Kirkmans Camp.

ON SAFARI… A leopard was seen on safari during their stay at Ngala Tented Camp.

THE call of the wild is the best way of describing a visit to Africa and its game reserves; it’s a call that leaves you wanting to come back again.

That’s the feeling of Lauren Vannoort and husband, Gareth who decided to make Africa an exciting way to honeymoon.

Lauren says it’s just so exciting to see the animals up close in their natural habitat. The thing to do is go on Safari and see the big five and they did, and even had a close-up encounter with the biggest of the five.

Arriving in Johannesburg, they spent two days touring the area and see its history. A visit to Johannesburg is not complete without going to Soweto, home of the shanty towns.

Lauren and Gareth were taken on a tour of the shanties where people live in houses put together from waste materials. They are very poor but despite this, the children have a smile for you and seem very interested as you pass by.

This area was home to Nelson Mandela, the man who brought the rainbow people together and ruled the nation after apartheid finished.

They saw the home of Nelsen Mandela, which is now a monument to his memory.

They also visited the Apartheid Museum, highlighting the conditions blacks lived under when segregation forced them to use different entrances than whites and even banned blacks from certain areas. Lauren says it was so sad.

Time to go on Safari. The first stop was Kirman’s Kamp, a private game reserve attached to Kruger National Park.

They stayed for three nights getting up at 5:30am each morning to go on a game drive.

It sounds early but Lauren and Gareth had no complaints. It was so exciting just seeing all the animals with both morning and evening game drives and yes they did see the big five, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino.

One of their first encounters with a lion were two females and their cubs. There were eight cubs and they were hungry, keeping their mums very busy. What great photos.

Next, they moved on to Ngala, a tented

camp but it was tented five stars. They were big tents with their own bathrooms and you even had a shower outdoors. The food was wonderful and they even had their own butler to serve them.

At Ngala, they went on more 4x4 game drives and on one of these they came faceto-face with an angry elephant.

They were driving down a dry riverbed and came across a group of elephants. Cameras out, they were getting some great shots and it was almost time to move on when a big male elephant stood right in front of their vehicle and he was not happy.

The elephant stated to sway from side to side and flap his ears; a definite sign all was not well. But the guides knew their stuff and would not show the elephant they were worried.

So the driver reeved the engine and started to slowly move the vehicle forward towards the giant animal. As they got closer the elephant gave in and moved to the side of the track. This wasn’t a time to hang around and so the 4x4 sped off leaving the elephant still swaying with ears flapping.

Lauren says it was an incredible experience and they have got the photos to prove it, but it hasn’t put them off, as Africa is such an incredible place.

Finally, they flew to Cape Town; a great place to visit with its Table Mountain, Fisherman Wharf and so many interesting things to do. Lauren recommends the hopon-hop-off bus to tour the city, and you can also go out to the Cape of Good Hope.

Also, a must do is visit the wineries. They went to the Stellenbosch Winery, well worth the visit.

For Lauren and Gareth, it was time to return home to Australia but Africa has made its mark and they will just have to return one day.

Lauren and Gareth would like to thank Stacey Hodge of Escape Travel in Shepparton for arranging such a wonderful experience.

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

ROMANTIC HOLIDAY… Lauren Vannoort and husband, Gareth at Kirkmans Camp in Sabi Sands, where they enjoyed their honeymoon.

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Football Adviser

Wednesday 14th June, 2017

GVL Seniors Results Round 8

with Matthew Chilcott Goulburn Valley League Adviser Footy Tipsters

Euroa (138) ......................def ..... Shepp United (41) Seymour (133) ...............def ....................Benalla (89) Kyabram (87) ................def .........Mooroopna (35) Mansfield (132) .............def ...... Shepp Swans (85) Rochester (88) ..............def ......... Shepparton (55) Echuca (97) ...................def .......................Tatura (82)

GVL Round 9 Saturday, June 17 Benalla ..............................v ............... Shepp United Shepparton....................v ........................ Mansfield Euroa ..................................v ......................... Kyabram Mooroopna ...................v ....................... Rochester Shepp Swans ................v ................................ Tatura Echuca .............................v ...........................Seymour

GVL A Grade Results Round 8 Kyabram (48) ................def .........Mooroopna (32) Shepp Swans (62) ......def ...............Mansfield (17) Shepparton (52) ..........def ..............Rochester (43) Benalla (39) ....................def .................Seymour (30) Shepp United (63) ......def ........................Euroa (49) Echuca (42) ...................def .......................Tatura (38) Kyabram (83) ................def .......................Tatura (10)

MATT CHILCOTT (39) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

DINNY ADEM (28) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

DAMIAN DRUM (34) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

DAVID FOX (35) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Shepparton Swans Echuca

JACQUI HUDGSON (40) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

KYLE POWER (39) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

SUZANNA SHEED (34) Benalla Shepparton Euroa Mooroopna Shepparton Swans Echuca

JOHN RYAN (43) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

DARRYL TWITT (37) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Echuca

MARTIN GLEESON (40) Benalla Shepparton Kyabram Rochester Tatura Seymour

2017 Ladder

GVL Seniors 2017 Ladder

Kyabram .....................................................32 Euroa ...........................................................28 Shepparton..................................................24 Benalla ........................................................24 Seymour.......................................................24 Rochester ....................................................16 Echuca ........................................................16 Tatura ..............................................................8 Mansfield .......................................................8 Shepparton United ......................................8 Mooroopna ...................................................4 Shepparton Swans .......................................0

GVL A Grade 2017 Ladder

Kyabram .....................................................32 Shepparton United ....................................28 Shepparton..................................................24 Benalla ........................................................22 Shepparton Swans .....................................18 Euroa ...........................................................18 Echuca ........................................................16 Mooroopna .................................................16 Tatura ............................................................10 Rochester ......................................................4 Seymour..........................................................4 Mansfield .......................................................0

WHO WILL WIN?…This week’s clash against the Shepparton Swans and Tatura could be anyone’s game. Photo: Supplied.

Who will be king at Princess Park?

AFTER winning their first two games, the Bulldogs looked like they may be a challenger after being pipped at the post by Kyabram in round three.

They have lost six in a row and will want to bounce back against the Shepparton Swans this week to keep in touch with the top six.

James Sullivan with five goals last week was a real avenue to goal for Tatura and will want to reproduce that effort. Jamason Daniels is a star of the GVL and Chris Ryan is a bona fide key position player in Goulburn Valley footy.

The Swannies are yet to open their account for 2017 but have seen a bit of improvement in the last two weeks. The Swans were in the game into the last quarter against Mansfield last week and with Quade Johnstone, BJ Squire and Chris Cullinan, they certainly have enough class to worry the Doggies.

The home ground advantage could swing this one in the favour of the Shepp Swans but the experience of Linc Wellington and Paul Kirby will make sure Tatura keep stay in the finals race for season 2017.

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Red River Glacier and Scorching Along race to successful wins MOOROOPNA Harness Racing Club held it’s annual cup meeting on Sunday night. It was a strong meeting with a good crowd to celebrate the club’s pacing and trotting cups along with a strong 10 race card.

The Lift n Shift Pacing Cup was won by Red River Glacier, trained by Peter Romero. Taking a nice sit behind the leader, Cameron Maggs waited patiently for his opportunity, which came on the home turn. Taking his chance, Maggs pulled out from behind the leader and took the front, holding off the two local hopes in Zhukov and Provocator to win by a head in 1.58:5 mile rate.

Following shortly after was the running of The Eljaykay Phoenix Syndicate Trotters Cup, which was another feature of the night. The race was won by Scorching Along, locally trained by John Hallam and well driven by Rodney Petroff.

After a scratchy start from some competitors the field settled with Scorching Along taking a position toward the rear of the field. Taking a nice tow into the race, Petroff pulled out three wide leading into the home straight to win comfortably with a mile rate of 2.05:1.

Congratulations to the Mooroopna committee and all those who helped make it a successful meeting.

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A RACING CELEBRATION… The Mooroopna Harness Racing Club saw Red River Glacier and Scorching Along take out the club’s Lift n Shift Pacing Cup and The Eljaykay Phoenix Syndicate Trotters Cup respectively. Photo: Supplied.

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Local squash players score runners-up G OU L BU R N Valley S quash Club masters and juniors have returned home victorious, following a recent event held in Melbourne.

The annual event, hosted by the Victorian Masters Squash Association, saw one master player and one junior player (U23) compete as a team in singles and doubles for the Jim Bristow Cup. The teams are graded on the standard of the junior and games are timed at 15 minutes per match with four matches played over two days.

Player, Christian Lecompte said, “There was a total of 130 participants over 14 divisions with players from across Melbourne and regional centres such as ou rs , Tra ralgon , L eeton , Ballarat, Moe and Geelong.

“Shepparton had teams in division 1, 2, 4 and 5 and came away with runnersup in division 4.”

WHAT A SPORT… From left (back), Goulburn Valley Squash Club masters and juniors players, Chris Haines, Tom Haines, Christian Lecompte, Brad Maidment and Gordon Hall. (Front), Aaron Maidment, Damian Maidment and Shaun McPhillamy. Photo: Supplied.

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