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2018 RALLYE ADDS A TOUCH OF MAGIC

ALL SET FOR WOODWORK SHOW

ANDY CELEBRATES 20 YEAR MILESTONE

IT’S ALL FUN THIS FRIDAY

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 2018

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A national treasure celebrates 100 years

By David Lee IT’S not often that we can enjoy the celebration of a local company that has been around for 100 years, and especially one that not only every resident across the Goulburn Valley can be proud of, but one that produces a world-renowned recognisable product that certainly has become a national treasure such as SPC. Continued on page 15

VISITORS BOOST REGION… From left, Shepparton Festival chair, Fiona Smolenaars, Greater Shepparton City Council Team Leader Tourism and Major Events, Anthony Nicolaci, Tourism Projects Officer, Sharlene Putman, SAM director, Rebecca Coates, Greater Shepparton City Council Economic Development Place Manager, Tim Russell, Economic Development Acting Manager, Michael Caraffa, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah at the launch of the 2018 Major Events Calendar and Official Visitors Guide for Greater Shepparton last week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Over one million visitors inject more than $50M

By David Lee EVENTS are fast becoming one of the biggest drawcards for Greater Shepparton, with more than one million visitors flocking to the region in 2017 injecting $50.3M into the local economy. With the release of Greater Shepparton City Council’s 2018 Major

Events a major drawcard for region

Events Calendar last week it is clear to see that this is set to continue into 2018, with over 30 national and international events set to help grow the visitor economy of

Greater Shepparton this year.

More than 130 local business and industry representatives attended an event held at the Shepparton RSL last week, where events and tourism success was highlighted and an Official Visitors Guide was launched.

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NEWS

Flocks of white causing city trouble

By David Lee RESIDENTS across the city will have noticed the flocks of white screeching their way through the city skyline, and the aftermath scattered across the streets after they strip the trees.

According to Greater Shepparton City Council, the hundreds of Corellas currently calling the local streets home are hanging around due to the nutritional food source offered by the Plane Trees and eucalypts and they believe the birds will move on once that food source is depleted.

Local residents have been voicing their concerns to The Adviser saying that many have slipped on the mess being left behind from the fallen seed pods of the Plane Trees lining the city’s streets.

One local resident said, “I was walking down Fryers Street on Thursday last week and slipped on the seed pods that are littering the streets. I pulled my calf muscle.

“Council needs to do more to clean up the mess left behind from the Corellas. I cannot imagine if it were an elderly person.

Things could have ended a lot worse.”

A Greater Shepparton City Council spokesperson said, “In relation to dealing with them (Corellas), there isn’t much we can do. Whilst they are making a mess from the debris around our parks and gardens, moving them isn’t an option.

CORELLA CONCERN… The swarm of Corellas currently stripping Plane Trees across the city are leaving behind a mess that some locals say is dangerous, but Greater Shepparton City Council is urging locals to inform them of areas across the city that need cleaning. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

“There is extra street-sweeping being done where the majority of debris is being experienced. Council staff are conducting the usual daily street sweeping in the CBD area and have allocated extra staff and machines for the mall area until the birds

Shepparton TODAY Sunny. Light winds.

High 30º

Low 13º

Sunrise: 7:09am Sunset: 7:49pm

Thursday H 31º L 14º

Friday H 32º L 15º

Saturday H 33º L 15º

move on. We are also sweeping other areas where problems are identified.”

You can report footpaths and streets that need sweeping to council on 5832 9700 or email council@greatershepparton.vic.gov.au

Shepparton Rainfall Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

Sunday H 33º L 16º

% Full 66.85 45.48

Monday H 26º L 13º

0mm this month Current Vol (ML) 2,228,776 196,650

Tuesday H 27º L 11º

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Baldi’s passions see her named award finalist

By David Lee LOCAL resident, Alana Baldi has been named a finalist for the Victorian Sport Awards Victorian Young Volunteer of the Year Award, with the award’s night of nights to be held in Melbourne on Wednesday next week.

The nomination came following Alana’s involvement with the cricket community and Special Olympics. Alana has volunteered her time to run weekly cricket training sessions for people in Shepparton with a disability as part of her role as a Cricket Australia A Sport for All Community Ambassador, with the clinics leading up to the GV Harmony Cup, which Alana also gives her time to help organise.

As a Special Olympics carer, Alana attends snow camps and track and field competitions as a Victorian carer allowing athletes with a disability to travel both interstate and overseas to pursue their sporting dreams.

Alana said, “It’s an honour to be named as a finalist in such a prestigious award. I am very humbled by the selection but most importantly I’m happy that it’s giving exposure to disability sport.

“It’s a reflection that the work I am doing within the disability sports sector is benefiting other people and to me that’s the most important thing.

“I’m passionate about wanting to make a difference to the life of others and to break down barriers faced by people with a disability.

I want to educate people in our community about organisations such as Special Olympics and about disabilities.

“A disability shouldn’t define a person and shouldn’t see them excluded. I want to make sport more accessible to people with a disability and use my skills and knowledge in both cricket and track and field to do that.

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CONTRIBUTIONS RECOGNISED… Local resident, Alana Baldi has been in the news quite a lot recently, having been one of the Queen’s Baton Relay baton bearers, but she has just been named a finalist for the Victorian Sport Awards Victorian Young Volunteer of the Year Award. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

“It’s all about people’s abilities not their disabilities. I love seeing how much enjoyment participates get out of sport and the improvement they make.

“I’m also driven to volunteer as much as I do in both cricket and Special Olympics to allow people with a disability to chase their sporting dreams. Whether that be just to hit a four in cricket or represent their state with Special Olympics, everyone regardless of who they are should have a chance in life to achieve their goals and dreams.”

Rail improvement pledge BOTH the Liberal Party and The Nationals have pledged to replace old diesel trains on the Shepparton and north east lines if they are elected to government in November.

The announcement has stated that V/ Line’s ageing diesel hauled train fleet would be replaced with a $633M investment made that would introduce 16 new six car train sets, consisting of 96 new rail cars capable of speeds up to 160km/h, with a new fleet to be delivered within the first term of an elected Liberal Nationals Government.

Member for Euroa and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Steph Ryan said the (Nationals) commitment followed a long and sustained campaign for the replacement of rolling stock.

“Our commitment to buy new long haul trains will mean fewer breakdowns, more seats and cleaner, modern trains that have the capacity to run at faster speeds,” Ms Ryan said.

“Securing this pledge has been a community effort. I am particularly grateful to those people who gave me permission to share in Parliament their horror stories of travelling on our trains.”

Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell said, “Trains along the Shepparton line are in a deplorable state. They are unreliable and uncomfortable with the air-conditioning often breaking down on hot days.

“Labor has left passengers behind for far too long. Only the Liberal Nationals will ensure reliable train services.”

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NEWS

Andy celebrates 20 year milestone A N DR EW Hartnett, or Andy as he’s affectionately known, is a well recognised face at St Mary of the Angels Secondary College and on February 20, the former student will have been a celebrated part of the school’s Property Service Team for a remarkable 20 years.

St M a r y of the A ngels S econda r y College teacher, Sue McCallum said, “I was originally brought into the college as a special needs coordinator and at that time, Andy was the only special needs student that we had. Andy was in year 9 at that stage and our teaching staff were having trouble engaging him in class, so we set some tasks for him around the school to help peak his interest.

“In the beginning we got him doing some odd jobs in the tuck shop, sorting drinks and arranging stock, things like that, and he was doing really well. After a few weeks our maintenance manager, Bob Coonerty said he could probably find some odd jobs for him to do. Andy had one day with Bob and he refused to go back to class. That was that.

“So at that time, we had to find a way to create a position for Andy and a way to make it happen. Luckily for us, Shepparton Access had just started and Andy was one of their first clients.

“There have been many funny moments with Andy. He has a fantastic sense of humour. One of my favourites was when he received the principal’s award. When

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP… From left, St Mary of the Angels Secondary College property maintenance manager, Bob Coonerty, Shepparton Access CEO, Wendy Shanks and St Mary of the Angels principal, Matt Carver with celebrated employee, Andrew ‘Andy’ Hartnett, mum Larissa Hartnett and sister, Ruth Hartnett-Carr. Photo: Julie Moore.

our principal at the time, Chris Randell, announced A ndy’s name he marched through the crowd up to the stage to proudly accept. We actually had to end up buying a whole new trophy because it was a perpetual trophy and Andy refused to give it back.

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“Andy is very much a part of the staff.”

Shepparton Access CEO, Wendy Shanks said, “We whole heartedly congratulate Andrew. He has, over the past 20 years made a substantial contribution to both St Mary’s and the local community.

“A nd rew’s work at St M ar y’s has

become an inspiration to all in the wider community. Over the years he has been keen to work alongside Bob to ensure the many roles in the school are completed with both integrity and professionalism. Andrew remains a role model to us all.”

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Two outstanding local Indigenous women honoured FAMILY members of two significant past local elders, Aunty Margaret Tucker (MBE) and Nora “Nanny” Charles were proud to see their relative’s faces painted on the walls of GV Water as part of the second stage of the Greater Shepparton City Council Aboriginal Street Art Project.

The second mural has been painted by street artist, Matt Adnate, who painted the first mural of William Cooper and Pastor Sir Douglas Nichols on the south side wall of GV Water last year.

Yorta Yorta woman, Aunty Margaret Tucker (MBE) was one of Australia’s first female Aboriginal rights activists and was highly active from the early 1930’s within the Australian Aborigines League (which she was involved in establishing) as well as holding many positions in different representative bodies and government advisory groups throughout her life. Aunty Margaret, also known as Aunty Marge, worked alongside various Yorta Yorta representatives including William Cooper, Sir Douglas Nicholls, Bill and Eric Onus and also her younger sister, Geraldine Briggs to advocate for the rights of Aboriginal people and is currently on the Aboriginal Honour Roll.

Yorta Yorta woman, Nanny Nora Charles was one of the earliest and best known local Aboriginal midwives. She was renowned throughout the region for travelling up and down the Murray to camps and missions to assist in the delivery of babies at a time when Aboriginal women were not permitted access to hospitals or medical professionals.

Grandson of Aunty Marge Tucker, Selwyn Burns said that he was very proud of his grandmother and what she had contributed to the local community and throughout Australia.

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TWO NEW PAST ELDERS JOIN THE WALL… From left, great grandson of Aunty Margaret Tucker, Nargiic Day-Burns, nephew of Sir Douglas Nicholls, Bobby Nicholls, great, great nephew of Bobby Nicholls, Kane Nicholls, street artist, Matt Adnate, Great Granddaughter of Nora “Nanny” Charles, Jackie Walker and great, great granddaughter of Nora “Nanny” Charles, Zara Giatrakos standing in front of the latest mural painted as part of the Greater Shepparton City Council Aboriginal Street Art Project, featuring two significant past local elders, Aunty Margaret Tucker (MBE) and Nora “Nanny” Charles. Photo: David Lee.

“Aunty Marge was an amazing woman and her courage and determination have made her recognised as one of Australia’s most influential Aboriginal females. Aunty Marge stood up for the rights of Aboriginal people and the family are very proud of her passion and eagerness to support her people,” Mr Burns said.

Daughter of Nanny Nora Charles, Aunty Lorna said, “She was a selfless soul who would always go out of her way to help everyone. She never wanted or looked for thanks.

“Mum felt proud and thankful that she was able to help

so many mothers welcome their children into the world.

This was a time when Aboriginal people weren’t allowed in hospitals, so Mum had a very important job to keep all the children and mothers safe and well, rain, hail or shine,” Aunty Lorna said.

GV Water managing director, Peter Quinn said, “It is great to publicly celebrate two outstanding women in Aunty Marge Tucker and Nanny Nora Charles for their contribution to the Aboriginal community and broader Australian society.”

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EVENTS / NEWS

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING THE SHEPPARTON TEXTILE ARTISTS 15th annual textile art exhibition showcasing over 80 exhibits from over 30 regional artists in the Alex Rigg foyer, upstairs at the Eastbank Centre, Welsford Street, Shepparton from 10am to 4pm each day between March 3 and 11. Admission is $3. For further information, contact Debbie on 0400 868 606.

MOOROOPNA LI BR A RY craf t session Thursday, March 8 – making dragon eggs.

Mooroopna Library Easter raffle, pick up your ticket $1 each at the Mooroopna Farmers Market on Sunday, March 18. Learn to sew, basic sewing/mending session at Mooroopna Library on Tuesday, March 20 at 10:30am. All activities must be booked. Call 1300 374 765 or email

mooroopna@gvrlc.vic.gov.au to reserve your place.

GV SQUASH & RACQUETBALL CLUB is hosting one of the six events being held as part of the Squash & Racquetball Victoria Junior Squash Circuit on March 11. Squash & Racquetball Victoria runs six junior age events during the year open to all players aged under 23 years. Two events (State Titles and Xmas Cup) are played according to age and gender while the remaining four events are graded according to ability. Each event also includes points towards a Junior State Ranking.

G OU L BU R N VA L L EY SPI R I T UA L I ST CENTRE is holding their next meeting on March 11 at 1:30pm at the North Shepparton Communit y Centre, 12 Parkside Drive, Shepparton. Our medium for the day will be Julia

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.

McKay. All welcome. For further information, phone Jan on 0427 745 354.

T H E SH E PPA RTON A N D DI ST R IC T PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP gathers monthly, with the next gathering being held at Legacy House on Tuesday, March 13 commencing at 12 noon for a BYO lunch. Tea and coffee will be on hand. The lunch is informal and is the means by which members share experiences and support one another. A guest speaker will follow at 1pm.

All Parkinson’s Disease sufferers, their carers and their friends are welcome.

For further information, contact Peter Leahy on 5829 9411 or 0427 326 413 or alternatively Kevin Robins on 0448 265 104.

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)

$4,000 donated to help palliative care

A CRAFTY DONATION… From left, the Kensington Gardens Craft Group members, Wendy Young, Faye Burrows, Adrienne Kettle, Sue Walsh, Cheryl McDougall, Patti Wall, Brenda Brodie, Glenda Rose, Julie Huddleston and Lorriane Morris who last week donated $4,000 to the GV Health/West Hume Palliative Care Unit to help brighten the patient palliative care rooms and make them more comfortable for family and patients. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By David Lee THE GV Health/West Hume Palliative Care Unit is about to get new furniture and a colourful lift added to the walls after the Kensington Gardens Craft Group donated $4,000 to the unit last week.

The group handcrafted items and sold them over a six month period to help raise the funds.

The funds are set to go towards purchasing artwork to hang on the walls to help make the rooms more calming, homely and comfortable, as well as getting some music for each of the rooms, installing additional shelving so as people can bring in the photos and personal items from home and purchasing additional chairs to make the rooms more comfortable for visiting families.

West Hume Palliative Care clinical nurse consultant, Annette Cudmore and Dr Siva Subramaniam said, “We were honoured that palliative care was acknowledged as worthy

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of getting some of their funding. We have six in-patient palliative care beds so this funding is going to be a big help in making the rooms more comfortable for our patients and their families.

“For us it’s about building relationships with others in our community.

“We were very excited. We hope into the future to develop our relationship with the craft group.”

Kensington Gardens Craft Group member, Wendy Young said, “We chose palliative care because we wanted the funds to assist local people.

“With the funds that we raise, we try to ensure that they stay in Shepparton and that they are used for a service that helps the age bracket that affects the village.

“We all love doing all of the little things that we do and it is humbling for us all to know that the funds we raise go back into the local community.”

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LETTERS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW

Dear Editor, I read with dismay the destruction of our Wakool community in statistics released recently.

They showed we have just under 50 percent fewer people and just over 50 percent fewer in the workforce compared to 2001.

But the great tragedy is that, as recent events have shown, they are seen only as statistics and not as real people with real livelihoods.

I cannot believe that in 21st century Australia it is acceptable for governments to sacrifice rural communities such as Wakool.

My community has been decimated by the Murray-Darling Basin Plan; a plan that governments promised would deliver a ‘triple bottom line’ of social, economic and environmental outcomes. Yet in South Australia they get off relatively scot free, refusing to undertake infrastructure works on the barrages, consider returning the ‘end of system’ to its traditional estuarine state, or any other solution that may help us achieve a more balanced plan.

Now, because of the South Australian

influence, the Labor Party and the The Greens want to inflict more pain on communities like Wakool by demanding the additional 450GL ‘up-water’, despite a promise written in legislation by then Water Minister, Tony Burke that this would only be delivered if there were no negative social and economic impacts. For political gain he is now prepared to sacrifice more rural communities.

Is it any wonder Australians continue to lose faith in their political representation.

Finally, a message to every Australian…please remember, the dramatic decline in population and jobs as shown in the recent reports are not merely statistics. They are real people, real neighbours and real friends in once vibrant communities like my Wakool, whose livelihoods are being sacrificed for political gain, not environmental gain. That’s a bitter pill to swallow.

Yours sincerely, Gary Hare Barham, NSW

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.

GMW REVIEW Dear Editor, The recently completed review of Goulburn Murray Water undertaken by Marsden Jacob Associates for the government appointed Strategic Advisory Panel contains some interesting findings.

Marsden Jacob Associates assessed the gravity irrigation business as being financially unsustainable assuming constant prices in real terms and that decreasing prices by five percent or 10 percent would only acerbate the adverse financial position of the gravity irrigation business.

Marsden Jacob Associates also revealed that 80 percent of channels delivered less than 500ML accounted for only 18 percent of total deliveries while 20 percent of channels delivered 500ML accounted for around 82 percent during the 2017 irrigation season.

These and other findings lead the review to question the rationale for refurbishing underutilised assets, outlined the potential to reduce the irrigation footprint and decommission a relatively high number of channels with a low number

Health services unite to support ageing Australians EIGHTEEN health services from northern and central Victoria and southern New South Wales have formed a consortium to provide aged care at home for senior Australians, in what is believed to be an Australian first.

The Community Interlink consortium was officially launched in Shepparton recently and was established following major changes to Commonwealth Home Care funding reforms in 2015, in which smaller health services would find it challenging to continue providing Home Care.

GV Health director community care, Gordon Ross said, “We

wanted to ensure that senior members of our communities would always have access to Home Care services from a locally governed provider.”

With GV Health as the lead agency, Community Interlink members include Euroa Health, Natalia Health, Numurkah District Health Service, Benalla Health, Seymour Health, Yarrawonga Health, Mansfield District Hospital, Northeast Health Wangaratta, Indigo North Health, Yea & District Memorial Hospital, Beechworth Health Service, Albury Wodonga Health, Tallangatta Health Service, Nexus Primary Health, Alexandra District Hospital,

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delivery shares all without any great impact on revenue.

These findings are consistent with the long standing views of a section of the irrigation com mu n it y a nd t he G ou lbu r n Va l ley Environment Group.

Some timelines contained within the review are less than aspirational and if we want to create a sustainable irrigation industry in Northern Victoria we must implement the rationalisation and reduction of the irrigation footprint in a structured manner now.

While all stakeholders are responsible in part for the deficiency of the $2B modernisation of ageing and inefficient irrigation system it has been evident virtually from the start that insufficient funds had been allocated to the multifaceted reorganisation of the social, economic and environmental interests. If an additional $300M is needed to deliver a sustainable irrigation industry and a healthy environment so be it.

Yours sincerely, Terry Court Goulburn Valley Environment Group

Gateway Health and Kilmore & District Hospital.

Community Interlink governance group chair, Suzanne Miller said, “The primary goal of the consortium is to build on a shared philosophy and commitment to supporting local communities via local health services.

“The focus is to build on the services’ capacity and track record of sustainable support to people at the point of need.

GV Health CEO, Trevor Saunders said, “GV Health is proud to lead this excellent initiative.

“This initiative is about ensuring that they receive the best care and helping them to live independently in their own home for as long as possible; if they decide that’s where they want to be.”

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NEWS

The new kid in town A FANTASTIC new business and exciting brand are about to hit Shepparton. You’d have to be blind to miss the shopfront on Melbourne Road, Highgrove Bathrooms is a massive shop warehouse and will celebrate their open day this Saturday, March 10.

Highgrove Bathrooms Shepparton business co-owner Jay Tozer said, “I am thrilled to be bringing Highgrove Bathrooms to Shepparton. As a plumber I have installed some of the bathrooms that have come from the Bendigo store and was so impressed by the design and quality of the products, there’s a real market for this business here in Shepparton.

“As a genuine, Australian owned wholesale company Highgrove Bathrooms not only have a wide range of

premium bathroom fittings and accessories but great prices to match. Highgrove Bathrooms offer an extensive range of fixtures so that you can tailor the look down to the finest detail. Choose from traditional claw foot bathtubs or go in another direction with our range of ultra-modern designer tapware and frameless shower screens that feature clean and minimal lines. Whatever the look you’re going for, you’ll find a collection to your liking within our extensive catalogue.”

The Highgrove Bathrooms showroom and warehouse at 7995 Melbourne Road, Shepparton is large enough to display all catalogue stock with most warehoused onsite.

This Saturday will be a big one for Highgrove Bathrooms and a great opportunity to pick up some great deals and prizes or just a sausage. Join in the celebrations!

BRIMMING WITH PRIDE… Highgrove Bathrooms business coowners, Jay Tozer and Caitlin Johnson are thrilled to be bringing Highgrove to Shepparton. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

GMCU home loan special HELPING TO SECURE YOUR FUTURE… GMCU loans manager, Rob Chaston and Shepparton branch manager, Dallas Moore invite you to talk to them about the best home loan rates availalble.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

IF YOU’RE looking to refinance or are on the market for a new home, GMCU has introduced a limited offer on home loans.

With no application fee, home owners can choose between a 1 percent discount for the first year or .80 percent discount for the first two years.

GMCU loans manager, Rob Chaston, and Shepparton branch manager, Dallas Moore are encouraging home buyers to take advantage and to see what GMCU can do for you.

Rob said “We have run limited offers in the past and found they have been very successful. We encourage anyone shopping for a new loan, or shopping around for a refinance to give one of our branches a call.”

With a discounted variable rate of just 3.40 percent, GMCU’s home loan rate is competitive.

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Dallas said “As a mutual, we don’t exist to maximise profits to pay shareholders – our members are our owners. We are a local and trusted business and have been providing locals with loans for over sixty years. Our lenders are all experienced and are able to help guide homebuyers through the process.

“It also helps that the same person you meet at the first interview will be preparing your contract and finalising settlement on purchase day. It is that personal service which helps reduce stress.”

GMCU has branches throughout central Victoria, each with experienced lenders who can help home buyers with their choices, including branches in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Benalla, Echuca, Numurkah, Euroa, Seymour and Kilmore.

GMCU can be contacted in Shepparton on 5821 9033 or at www.gmcu.com.au

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Shields nominates for Nationals pre-selection H LOCAL community driven Dookie resident, Peter Shields has announced he will be nominating for the Nationals Community Preselection for the seat of Shepparton.

Currently the president of the Shepparton Nationals AEDC and vice president of the Murray Nationals FEDC, Peter has been involved in many aspects of community groups and projects including currently being president of the Dookie Show Society, being president of the Dookie Historical Society as well as being on the Dookie School Council and the Dookie Recreational Reserve Committee.

Peter said, “I have strong ties to the area, having grown up on my family farm in Dookie.

“The Shepparton region is and always will be my home. Last year my family celebrated 100 years in the farming district.

“Having worked in the glazing industry for over 20 years locally, I have seen the best and

the worst of Shepparton and my hope is that I would be able to help Shepparton to grow and flourish.

“I have been a CFA volunteer for over 20 years in a range of different roles and have found it a privilege to be a volunteer for the CFA within our community.

“In 2016, I completed the Fairley Leadership Program which was a great way to further develop my leadership skills as well as getting to have some great experiences and meet new people.

“Through my roles within the community, I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting

to know people from a range of diverse backgrounds from many different areas within the Shepparton region.

“The Shepparton area is such a unique place, filled with fantastic people and it has been a passion of mine to contribute to our community. It is my hope now that I can continue to contribute to our community, as well as representing it in Victorian Parliament.”

SHIELDS PUTS HAND UP FOR SEAT… Local Dookie resident, Peter Shields has nominated for the Nationals Community Pre-selection for the seat of Shepparton. Photo: Supplied.

Broader issues of health and wellbeing discussed THE Fairley Leadership Program was hosted by the University of Melbourne – School of Rural Health (Shepparton) on Monday, where they explored the Health and Wellbeing issues of the whole Goulburn Murray region.

The day began with the participants joining in a mindfulness meditation practice with Dr Lisa Shortridge. Tony Triado from the Department of Health provided an over view of the issues we deal with as a community including obesity, diabetes and cancer and how our health is so closely connected to building a vibrant and resilient community.

Prof. Lisa Bourke outlined the important role the University of Melbourne – School of Rural Health to provide opportunities for teaching experiences which in turn builds a pool of talented professionals for the region.

GV Health CEO, Trevor Saunders talked about the influence and responsibility the hospital has as the largest employer in the region. Sandy Chamberlin lead a tour of the hospital redevelopment and explained the logistics of the complex operation.

Sue McConnachie from Murray Primary Health Network extended the discussion on the role of the hospital to explore how we ensure there is equity in access of services across the whole region.

Cindy McGee from Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative challenged the participants to change the paradigm to ‘Closing the Gap’ on aboriginal health and Dr Babak Tamjib, clinical director of oncology reviewed the regional cancer statistics and the implications for supporting people locally for their treatment.

Fairley Leadership Program facilitator, Fiona Smolenaars said “This was a wonderful opportunity for our 2018 participants to learn first-hand about the complexity of health and well-being issues for the communities in the Goulburn Murray region and more importantly the strategies and leadership needed to support the region.

“The aims of the day are to gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities around delivery of regional healthcare; to realise the infrastructure needs and logistics of providing health services for the region and appreciate the need for personal wellbeing as a leader.”

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A SHOW TO DELIGHT… From left, Gabi Barton and Anna Lumb will surprise and delight the audience.

Photo: Jo Duck

What an exciting future!

BLAST off with a cast of aliens and astronauts, robots and roaches (the only survivors of the nuclear fallout) for a night that puts the ‘odd’ in ‘space odyssey.’ Drawing from the superior DNA of the likes of Circus Oz, Retro Futurismus is an old-school variety night with a sci-fi flavour, equipped with hi-tech burlesque, space-age circus artistry and post-apocalyptic performance.

Shepparton Festival general manager, Amanda McCulloch said, “The Shepparton Festival in partnership with Riverlinks are excited to present such a stellar performance as Retro Futurismus. If you enjoy sci-fi, Circus Oz, burlesque and old school variety along

with great music and enthralling performers you will love Retro Futurismus.”

A stellar cast – the Davey twins (Anni & Maude), Gabi Barton, Anna Lumb and Teresa Blake, tip their space helmets to the visionary likes of Björk, Bowie and Barbarella and uncover how the past saw the future.

In an atmosphere inspired by the work of Fritz Lang, Margaret Atwood and Stanley Kubrick, a dystopia has never been so delightful.

Thursday March 15, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, tickets are $28.00 and can be purchased through riverlinks at http:// riverlinksvenues.com.au/

Friendship Café brings community closer together INDEPENDENT Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed says a series of Friendship Cafés run by the local ethnic council will have a positive impact on the community.

Ms Sheed hosted a Friendship Café for about 20 young women from the region’s diverse multicultural communities at The Vault last week.

Ms Sheed said, “It was such an amazing experience to hear the stories of these young women from places such as Malaysia, Afghanistan, Syria, the Philippines, Vietnam and Sudan.

“Some of them have been here for years and others have arrived as recently as two months ago, but all of them showed such great

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enthusiasm for their schooling and exciting visions for their futures.”

Ms Sheed said the Friendship Cafés were an excellent opportunity to help more newly arrived residents in the region feel included in the community.

“These young women have so much to offer our community, but often they lack access to the resources needed to really excel because of language and cultural barriers,” Ms Sheed said.

“It is one of the joys of being a Member of Parliament that I have the opportunity to engage with young women such as these and share with them my own unexpected journey in the hope they will realise they can do anything they put their mind to.”

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Shepparton North has something new to Cellarbrate IF YOU’RE looking to buy wine quickly and easily, Shepparton’s brand new Cellarbrations opposite the sports stadium is so well thought out and designed, with sections clearly labelled making it really simple to find what you’re after.

Cellarbrations business owner, Rahul Patel has put a great deal of thought and care into the presentation of the store.

Rahul said, “In our beautiful new store we have a range of beers, wines and spirits and dividing our stock into clearly marked areas, we’ve made sure that even with so much to choose from, our customers can easily find what they’re looking for. We are committed to delivering quality liquor and personalised service to our customers at the best possible price.”

The brand new Cellarbrations store makes for a really lovely shopping experience and the friendly ser vice

provided by the team will keep people coming back.

Visit the Shepparton North’s brand new Cellarbrations store at 1/127-137 Numurkah Road, Shepparton North.

H FIND A GREAT DEAL IN-STORE… Cellarbrations Shepparton North sales assistant, Daniel McKay is inviting the community to drop in and see the new store.

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Next two months of activities released

T HE March – April edition of the Activities in the Park program has just been released, offering free and low cost activities throughout Greater Shepparton encouraging people to be outdoors and active.

This will be the final list of events released for the 2017/2018 program, with it coming to an end in April.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community, Kaye Thomson said, “I encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the free activities while they’re on offer before the program ends for the year.

“The March - April program is full of great activities for the community including Lunch Time Yoga Classes, Pedal Karts, Tai Chi, Hoopercise, A frican Dru m m ing and Nat u re Photography. This program also includes the return of the Pedometer Challenge and the Twilig ht Stroll, which is celebrating its tenth year this year.

“The program has been running for five years and is popular for residents and visitors, giving them the opportunity to get out, be active and utilise the wellestablished parks, pools and outdoor spaces in their community for free or a low cost,” said Ms Thomson.

Copies of the flyer can be found at w w w. ge t mo ov i ng sheppa r ton . c om . au, at council’s Welsford Street office, Aquamoves, SPC KidsTown and the Shepparton Sports Stadium.

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2018 STUDIES BEGIN… New students kicked off their 2018 studies at La Trobe University Shepparton Campus last week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

A pit stop could save your life this Labour Day weekend THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging Victorian motorists to take a break and drive to the conditions this Labour Day long weekend, as it steps up its efforts to fight fatigue-related crashes.

Last year, four people died on Victorian roads during the traditionally busy threeday period.

The TAC is encouraging drivers to stop during long road trips and recharge at SES rest stops scattered across the state, which

THE halls and lecture rooms at La Trobe University Shepparton Campus have been filled with new students, as the 2018 year officially kicked off last week, bringing the total number of students at the campus to over 800.

Students will be studying a range of courses available at the local campus, including a new course that was introduced last year, Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, which has had a significant intake this year, seeing 52 students enrol.

Having completed Year 12 at Notre Dame College in 2017, new student, Paris Pellegrino was named college dux, received the highest ATAR of students across the Goulburn Valley, and is now planning on completing the Bachelor of Nursing, followed by postgraduate studies in Midwifery at La Trobe University in Shepparton.

Paris said, “I chose La Trobe University as the Shepparton campus offers my course close to home, without having to move away.

I get to balance my studies with my work and

still be at home.

“I’m excited to learn something new. I just love babies and I’ve been drawn to them, I think it will be a great way to live my life.”

After taking two years off to work upon completing Year 12 in Tasmania and relocating to Shepparton, Phebe Woodward is returning to study, Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Occupational Therapy, and felt the Shepparton campus was the right place to start.

Phebe said, “I chose La Trobe University because the smaller campus made me feel comfortable in commencing my course here.

“I am most looking forward to getting into the field. I’m passionate about health and looking forward to working in the industry.”

It’s not too late to apply for tertiary study in 2018.

Schedule a chat at La Trobe University Shepparton Campus and forge ahead with confidence. To book a one-on-one consultation, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/ shepparton Direct Applications close March 11.

will operate throughout the long weekend.

Around 20 SES rest stops will operate in Victoria, with the TAC setting up pit stop sites at four of the busiest locations, offering free barista coffees, sausage sizzles, prizes, fun family activities and more.

For details about the TAC’s pit stops and tips for a safe road trip, visit www. towardszero.vic.gov.au /news/articles/ driver-reviver-pit-stop

GET KITTED UP AND GRAB A BARGAIN… Rays Outlet store manager, David Hanna and customer service manager, Judi Drane invite you to see the savings in-store for yourself. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Excellent brands at low prices UNIQUE to Shepparton, due to its sheer size, Rays Outlet acts as a clearance centre for Rays Outlet stores nationally.

Throughout Australia, each and every time stock is cleared from Rays stores to make room for new season clothes and products, truckloads of stock are sent directly to Shepparton where the prices are cut dramatically until stock is sold.

Rays Outlet store manager, David Hanna said, “We regularly have up to 80

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percent off the price of big brand clothes and hard goods, including brands such as North Face and Columbia. Along with the full range of products at Rays Outlet, our massive store enables us to act as a clearance centre offering locals the best buys available.”

Drop into Rays Outlet at 130 -160 Benalla Road, Shepparton and take a look at their huge range of clearance stock on offer.

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A national treasure celebrates 100 years H LAST week, the food processing company held the celebration of its centenary where managing director, Reg Weine paid recognition to the local community, staff and growers and announced that SPC was recently voted one of the top 20 brands Australian consumers can’t live without.

At the centenary event, six ornamental fruit trees were also revealed that symbolise the important roles stakeholders play and have played in the company’s continued and past success.

The trees included a plum tree that recognises retail partners, a peach tree that recognises consumers, an apricot tree that recognises the government contributions, a pear tree that recognises the local community, an apple tree that recognises the Goulburn Valley growers and a nectarine tree that recognises the company’s staff.

Reg said, “We are proud to be celebrating what is a significant milestone for an Australian business and having overcome many challenges over the past 100 years. SPC will continue to meet challenges head on and we will continue to innovate like we have over the last century.

“SPC is one of Australia’s oldest and most trusted brands and we’ve always believed that knowing where your food is grown is important to consumers and we have some of the best growing conditions in the world right here in the Goulburn Valley.

“With fifth generation growers, some of whose families have been with us for 100 years and all our horticultural knowledge and experience, we are more than an iconic regional food producer – we are a national treasure,” Reg said.

M e m b e r f o r N o r t h e r n V i c to r i a , M a rk G e pp congratulated SPC on its 100 years and spoke about his childhood memories where his family looked forward to ‘sharing’ the syrup from the iconic SPC branded canned fruit.

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MORE THAN A CANNERY AFTER A CENTENARY… From left, Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, SPC managing director, Reg Weine and Australia Food and Grocery Council CEO, Tanya Barden at the event celebrating SPC’s 100 years in operation last week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Mark said, “Celebrating a centenary says a lot about the importance of SPC not just to the Goulburn Valley community but to all growers and the country. I don’t think

there would be too many children across our great country who hasn’t had a SPC product pass their lips.”

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The 28th annual woodwork show AMAZING CRAFTMANSHIP… Goulburn Valley Woodworkers president, Len Taylor, newspaper editor, Don McCrabb, workshop manager, Willis Mundy and vice president, Perrie Bullock. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

THE smell of wood permeates the air of a workshop that has welcomed many familiar and new faces over the past 28 years. Goulburn Valley Woodworkers (GVW) are a group of men and women who as a hobby, take time to share and pass on knowledge and to support many underfunded charities with their crafts.

The workshop is scattered with beautiful toys, tables and furniture. Wooden pieces of all sorts have been made by members of this self-funded group, which depends l a r gely on t he a n nu a l S heppa r ton Woodwork Show and its associated raffle.

GVW president, Len Taylor said, “Raffle tickets are just $1 and the prizes include a hand-carved silky oak coffee table, cheval mirror and a children’s rocking

ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD… The Connection business owner, Felicia Dean is inviting the community to come along to one of the rustic high tea events held at The Connection on the last Sunday of each month.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

From bush tea to English Breakfast chair. Our members put great care into their work and at the show, visitors will enjoy demonstrations including model making, 3D printing, pyrography, puzzle and toy making to name a few. EFTPOS is available and GVW is always open to custom orders.

“Membership is just $60 a year. New members get started with a project kit and we guide and teach them along the way.

People come in from all backgrounds and have differing levels of experience.”

Visit the 28th A nnual Shepparton Woodwork Show, Saturday, March 10 from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday 11 from 9:30am to 4pm at Eastbank Centre, Welsford Street, Shepparton. Adults, $10 and children under 16 are free.

THERE’S something really special about sharing a pot of tea with friends and family. ‘The Connection’ business owner, Felicia Dean has fond memories of Sundays spent with her aunts and cousins, sharing delicious treats and sipping tea.

Nowadays, social media seems to have put a stop to face-to-face visits and sharing the way people used to. With this in mind, Felicia is introducing a rustic high tea at The Connection on the last Sunday of each month which would be a great opportunity to take a couple of hours out of a busy lifestyle to nurture those relationships.

Felicia said, “I have such wonderful memories from my childhood and I would love to see lots of friends and families come into The Connection and enjoy some of

our delicious food.”

For $50 guests will enjoy a two-hour banquet of endless pots of tea or coffee and a selection of sweet and savoury treats as well as a glass of bubbly. In line with The Connection’s indigenous menu, guests will also enjoy some native spices in their cuisine, including lemon myrtle scones, Davidson plum mini muffins, wattle seed brownies and kangaroo and sweet potato pie.

Book your table for 11am or 2pm to enjoy a rustic high tea on Sunday, March 25. Phone The Connection is located next to Kidstown on the causeway between Mooroopna and Shepparton. Phone 5821 0600 to book your table now.

4.1 million Australians read community newspapers in print.

emma ™ 12 months to February 2017. Readership based on last four weeks.

Survey conducted by Ipsos MediaCT, people 14+ ; Nielsen DRM February 2017, People 14+ only.

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By Nicholise Garner THERE’S a seriously tempting bakery in Shepparton that my children are assured of winning the nagging battle in, actually it’s an easy win. Fairley’s SUPA IGA Bakery has scooped up seven trophies recently from the Bakers Association of Australia. Awarded ‘Best Sausage Roll’ and bread trophies including second prize for their white bread and Ciabatta, IGA Bakery also placed fifth

THE TEAM BEHIND VICTORIA’S BEST SAUSAGE ROLL… From left, Fairley’s IGA Bakery, bakery manager, Jarrod Taylor, 2IC Danyel Dryden, store manager, Craig Bramley, bakers, Ben Gillin and Steve Lowe. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

out of 64 for their hot cross buns.

Fairley’s SUPA IGA Bakery, bakery manager, Jarrod Taylor said, “People might assume we’re just a supermarket bakery, but we’re far from that, everything in our bakery is prepared from scratch and we are thrilled to be recognized for our work as bakers. We take great pride in delighting our customers with delicious, freshly made baked goods and supplying a service that they can depend on.”

Try out Victoria’s best sausage roll at Fairley’s SUPA IGA Bakery, located at the north end of Shepparton on Numurkah Road.

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Events a major drawcard for region continued from front page The 72 page visitor guide is published every two to three years, and is the ‘go to’ for visitors and locals seeking information about Greater Shepparton’s tourism offerings, including attractions, museums, dining, accommodation and services, as well as useful maps and advertisement listings.

Alongside the visitor guide, attendees d i s c u s s e d t h e 2 018 M ajor Eve nt s Calendar, which builds on the 2017 program that saw over 305,000 attendees (116,000 visitors from outside of Greater Shepparton) at the 77 council funded events.

Greater Sheppa r ton Cit y C ou ncil Team Leader Tourism and Major Events, Anthony Nicolaci said, “The success of the growing events and tourism sector

has come about due to a cross functional approach throughout council as an organisation and well as local industry.

“Since 2016/17 we have added an additional 47 events that we proactively attracted to the region and we are already looking at another 17 new events that have been secured for 2018, with a number of others still to come as the year rolls on.

“We have a broad range and good balance of events across art and culture, food, festivals and celebrations, business and conferences, motoring, equestrian and sporting, so there is something to suit everyone.

“The 2019 cycle is already shaping up to be a huge year. We’ve secured a number of big events including the Tennis Seniors Australia Australian Teams Carnival, the Australian Individual Championships and the Victorian Country Week Tennis.”

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1. AMAZING FALLS… The Wangi Falls at Litchfield National park are running at full steam following recent big rains. | 2. STORAGE TANKS DRAW TOURISTS… One of the underground storage tanks to store fuel during the war. They were never used and are now a tourist attraction. | 3. SCALY CROC… This hungry fellow is part of a breading program at the Crocodylus Park at Darwin. It’s estimated there are over 20,000 crocodile’s in the park. | 4. REACHING FOR THE SKY… The termite mounds are in their thousands. This one is a cathedral mound as it reaches for the sky.

Continued on from The Great Train Journey WE RETURN to our trusty train for the final leg to Darwin. The trip on the Ghan has lived up to all expectations, we have met some wonderful fellow travellers, gotten to know the ever friendly staff and dined in style in our Queen Adelaide Restaurant.

As we pull into Darwin the massive length of the Ghan dominates the station. The first thing I notice is the weather, that dominant

humidity you expect this time of year was not there. It seems the rains of last week have stopped and a gentle dry heat greets us instead.

The next day we go exploring and spend a day on the hop-on-hop-off bus. It takes you to all the major attractions, 12 of them in all. The must sees are the Botanic Gardens, Northern Territory Museum and Art Gallery with its high quality displays of Aboriginal art, Navel Museum with its display boats including those used by boat people, and a must see the story of Darwin and the massive destruction of Cyclone Tracy.

Next was a stop at the Military Museum.

The interactive displays are incredible and do not miss the Defence of Darwin Experience. It’s a full on audio-visual telling the history of the bombing of Darwin, the massive Japanese attack and the Australian response to the devastation wrought on Darwin by the bombings.

There is a lot to see out of the city, so we took a trip to Litchfield National Park, where you see Monsoon Rainforests, termite mounds in abundance and waterfalls that will astound you. This time of year during the wet season the falls are running at full steam. Indeed with the heavy rains of recent weeks the falls are so huge. At Wangi Falls the water has broken its banks flooding into the surrounding park. The swimming hole is closed due to the volume of water and it’s time to keep an eye out for saltwater crocodiles.

The story repeats itself at Tomer and Florence Falls but they are spectacular.

Many say this is the best time of year to see them and we are lucky, last week Litchfield was closed because of the high water levels.

Now the termites, millions of them, have toiled over the years to build the mounds and they cover a vast area looking like tombstones. The mounds of the magnetic termites named so because they all face north-south so as they catch the least amount of hot sun during the day. Other mounds, known as cathedral mounds, are huge, tall edifices reaching for the sky.

It’s been great to visit Litchfield even though most of the park is still closed. We had booked to go to Kakadu as well but it’s

closed completely.

Now for something different…crocodiles.

We visited the Crocodylus Park, a crocodile park and zoo combined.

It’s situated 15 minutes from Darwin and was first set up 22 years ago as a research centre by Professor Grahame Webb and his team to carry out research and conservation techniques on crocodiles. It later became a crocodile farm and is now a park and zoo.

The zoo contains lions, tigers, baboons, ocelots, meerkats, birds and native animals.

While we were there we saw crocodiles being fed, jumping up from their breeding pens to catch the food.

They also have a boat cruise out on a manmade lake filled with crocodiles that jump up out of the water to snatch food offered from the sides of the boat. It’s quite spectacular seeing how far the ‘crocks’ come out of the water just at the side of the boat where you are sitting. It’s estimated there are over 20,000 crocodiles on the entire complex.

While in Darwin a visit to the underground oil tunnels is an eye opener. Built during WWII, originally there were to be eight of the massive underground storage vaults to keep oil supplies safe from the enemy, but only five were complete before the end of the war.

They are huge and you can walk through them…an incredible achievement in construction.

But the big one not to be missed is the Stokes Hill Wharf Military Museum and Royal Flying Doctor Service. They have a virtual reality (VR) presentation. You don your VR headset and off you go into the war. You are surrounded 360 degrees up above and below by the bombing of Darwin Harbour. It’s incredible. One minute you are in the harbour with bombs raining down on you, the next you are up in the air flying along fighting the Japanese.

I was so impressed I sat through it twice.

Darwin is an incredible city with so much to see and do and the food is fantastic I have never tasted such mouth-water dishes, and the people are so friendly. On the street people say hello as you pass by.

Well done Darwin; a great place to be.

I would like to thank Doc Brown of

Travel Managers Shepparton for arranging everything, well done Doc. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance.

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LET THE MAGIC FLOW… Goulburn Valley Hospice Rallye chairman, Min Innes-Irons is inviting the community to come along to this year’s rallye, which not only promises to be a fun time, but this year there is magic and intrigue theme. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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By David Lee IN just two months a convoy of vehicles will combine the fun of driving with a little magic and intrigue when this year’s Goulburn Valley Hospice Rallye leaves Shepparton, heading for Beechworth.

Running on May 5 and 6, the Goulburn Valley Hospice Rallye has proven to be a fun event for all types of vehicles, with past events seeing participants jump in their ‘20s model vehicles, classic VW, Ferrari, Volvo or modern family sedan and travel the round trip over two days.

But this year, there is a little magic in the air, with the rallye’s theme, ‘Magic and Intrigue’ encouraging participants to dress up on the Saturday night in a magic themed outfit where there will also be prizes for the best magic tricks performed on the night.

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days and you will travel on sealed roads the whole way, but they may be roads you have never travelled before, which adds to the intrigue and fun of the trip.

“It’s a fun event that helps to raise money for a fantastic cause. Last year we raised $55,000 for Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Services.

“The local hospice is a 24 hour service that relies on funding from external sources to keep the service going.

“We have a new rallye route this year that has been put together by experienced rallye route experts, so it will be something special and unique.

“We encourage rare and interesting vehicles to come along, but you can just jump in the family car and come along.”

For more information, or to register to be involved in this magical experience, contact Min Innes-Irons on 0418 214 022 or email min@inhospitality.com.au

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The Greatest Race ‘Never’ Run GRAB your diary and circle Saturday, March 17, because that’s going to be a day out you won’t want to miss. An hour from Shepparton, the ‘Finley Autumn Cup’ will be held at the Berrigan and District Race Club.

Finley Autumn Cup organising committee member, Jane Hawkins, said, “The Finley Autumn Cup race meeting is an enjoyable

and intimate family day out. A five race program, with historically around ten horses in each race, there’s a large public bar, and of course we have bookmakers and TAB available.

“The Berrigan Race Club is run by a terrific group of local volunteers and every year the race course is beautifully presented. The grass is green, the roses are

blooming, we have a generous grandstand from which to view, and marquees with picket-fences complete the picture. We have entertainment on a small scale for young and old, and a keenly contested ‘Fashions on the Field’ competition.”

Head to the Berrigan and District Race Club, to enjoy the fun of the sixth Race Sweep, also known as ‘The Greatest Race

Never Run’ – called by legendary race caller, Daniel Mielicki, which will include local Berrigan racing connections from the past – owners, horses, trainers and jockeys!

Saturday, March 17. General admission is $20 and pensioners $10, children under 16 years are free. For tickets and marquee information, contact Jane Hawkins on 0429 991 264.

Charity golf day this Friday Squash clubs

round 5 results GV SQUASH & Racquetball Club hosts weekly squash competitions on Tuesday and Thursday nights. These are mixed competitions open to junior, male and female competitors.

Pl ayer s a re g rad e d ac c ord i ng to abi l it y a nd range from beginners to experienced players. The competitions are run over a 12-14 week period in a season and culminate in a series of finals with winning teams and players awarded prizes. In addition to the competition nights, the club invites casual players of both squash and racquetball Monday to Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

ROUND 5 (27/02/18) Snelling Engineering (3 R 10 G).......... def..........Shepp Sports Physio (1 R 8 G) Bendigo Bank (2 R 6 G)....................... def........Total Plaster Supplies (1 R 3 G) Eagle Autos (2 R 6 G)........................... def..... Mooroopna Golf Club (1 R 3 G) Neatline Homes (3 R 9 G).................... def.................... Cheeky Cider (0 R 3 G)

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Snelling Engineering ............................41........................ 3.............................44 Eagle Auto’s...........................................35........................ 3.............................38 Mooroopna Golf Club.........................33........................ 4............................. 37 S. S. & S. P.............................................33 ....................... 2............................. 35 Bendigo Bank........................................25 ....................... 3.............................28 Total Plaster Supplies ...........................24 ....................... 2.............................26 Neatline Homes ...................................23 ....................... 2.............................25 Cheeky Cider.........................................17 ....................... 1............................. 18

TEE UP FOR KIDS… Bendigo Bank customer service officer, Bridgette Dwyer, Berry Street, senior manager of administraion, Julie Petts, Berry Street regional director, Patrice Jackson and Shepparton Golf Club head golf professional, Darren Rodgers. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

ROUND -4 (22/02/18) Shepp Sports Physio (3 R 9 G)............. def................Neatline Homes (3 R 9 G)

GOLF enthusiasts are encouraged to tee up for a good cause next week when Bendigo Bank Shepparton holds its Tee Up For Kids Charity Golf Day at the Shepparton Golf Club.

The Tee Up For Kids Foundation is again partnering with Bendigo Bank across regional Victorian branches. The primary aim of the foundation is to raise much needed funds for approved programs to help disadvantaged children with their educational needs so they can fulfill their dreams.

Teams of four are required for the Ambrose competition on Friday, March 9 with all funds raised going to Shepparton’s Berry Street. Berry Street is the largest

independent child and family services organisation in Victoria helping over 15,000 Victorians over the past year through their services.

A great day out for both professional and amateur golfers alike. The Shepparton Golf Club has been great in getting on board with the day and will have golf clubs available during the event for those who don’t have their own. Entry is $60 per person and includes course entry, food and great prizes.

For more information on how to register, simply call into the Bendigo Bank branch in Shepparton or call the branch staff on 5821 0188.

Cheeky Cider (3 R 10 G)...................... def....................... Eagle Autos (1 R 5 G) Mooroopna Golf Club (2 R 6 G)......... def.............. Maxam Printing (1 R 5 G) Snelling Engineering (1 R 5 G)............ def........Total Plaster Supplies (1 R 5 G)

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Cheeky Cider.........................................42........................ 4.............................46 Snelling Engineering.............................38........................ 5............................. 43 Neatline Homes ...................................33........................ 2............................. 35 Mooroopna Golf Club.........................31........................ 3.............................34 Total Plaster Supplies ..........................28........................ 4............................. 32 S. S. & S. P.............................................30........................ 1............................. 31 Eagle Autos...........................................28........................ 1.............................29 Maxam Printing...................................26........................ 0.............................26

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