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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018

People’s games regional bid moving forward

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WINE SHOW... A PERSONAL FAVOURITE FOR HEAD JUDGE… From left, Pfeiffer Wines wine maker and judge, Jen Pfeiffer, chair of the Dookie Wine Show and Phillips Cellars business owner, Paul Phillips, wine maker and judge Nick O’Leary and Stanton and Killeen winemaker and head judge, Simon Killeen at the Dookie Wine Show wine tasting event earlier this week. The Adviser will print each of the winners of the seven classes in next week’s edition. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

The 2030 Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games Bid, known as the ‘People’s Games,’ is one step closer with the GVCG Taskforce having recently begun looking at having a prefeasibility study undertaken and looking at realistic potential bid dates. With 2030 being the centenary of the first ever Commonwealth Games which was held in Canada, it is believed that Canada has already expressed its eagerness to host at this time, it was therefore suggested that pending the outcome of the prefeasibility scope, that 2034 could be more realistic for a Greater Victoria bid. Continued on page 17

Now it’s up to the judges... THE TASTE buds of the judges for this year’s Dookie Wine Show were dancing on Tuesday, with each of them giving their thoughts on the top drops submitted for the 15th year of the illustrious event. Head judge, Simon Killeen, who is a fifth generation winemaker from Stanton and Killeen in Rutherglen, said, “From our first tastes,

there are immediately a lot of good fresh wines. High calibre judges have been sourced from around the nation for this event and due to the quality of the wines, of all of the shows I’ve judged, Dookie Wine Show is one of my personal favourites. Continued on page 16

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NEWS

New look for Shepparton Railway Station SHEPPARTON Railway Station is set for a much needed makeover, with a new and modernised customer service and waiting area to be installed as part of VicTrack’s Road and Rail Minor Works Program. T he Road and R ail M inor Works Program will deliver additional commuter car park spaces, new bus shelters, improved station amenities and bus interchanges, new passenger information displays, and new bike parking facilities across Victoria. VicTrack is also building 11 new bus shelters across Shepparton and Mooroopna with works commencing from last week and run until September. Some bus shelters will be temporarily relocated so works can be undertaken and some temporary footpath closures will be in place with clearly signed pedestrian and traffic management in place. The bus shelters in Shepparton that

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STATION TO GET UPGRADE… An artist impression of the planned upgrade to the Shepparton Railway Station. Image: Supplied.

will be affected include 11 Kittles Road, 101 Maude Street, Waranga Drive at Dartmouth Court, Longstaff Street at Roberts Street, Friesian Crescent at Merino Drive, Channel Road at Da Vinci Drive and Hicken Crescent at Fahey Street.

The bus shelters in Mooroopna that will be affected include Daisy Street at Albert Street, Anderson Street at MacIsaac Road, Carr Crescent at Echuca Road and McKean Street at Agnew Street.

Advertising: mspencer@sheppartonadviser.com.au Classifieds: classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Production: production@sheppartonadviser.com.au CAB Audited to 32, homes, farms & businesses weekly on Wednesdays The Adviser is a member of the Victorian Country Press Association

PLANTING THE FUTURE… Recently, several students from Verney Road School came together to plant tress as part of National Tree Day. Photo: Melanie Spencer.

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Locals get hands dirty to help environment STUDENTS from Verney Road School donned gardening gloves recently to plant trees at Tassicker Reserve on Kittles Road as part of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day. Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “National Tree Day is the perfect opportunity to continue the great work from the last few years and continue the efforts of One Tree Per Child. “Many residents will be aware we have

been busy planting in this reserve for the last few years, continuing our efforts this year will enable the reserve to be fully planted with trees. Once the reserve is completed we have identified new reserves to plant next year. “Trees and plants provide great areas for residents to enjoy when out and about, or simply for aesthetic reasons.”

Apology and retraction

THE Adviser would like to apologise to Shepparton Fire Station officer in charge/ operations officer, Pete Dedman for the use of a photo and the caption that appeared alongside the story published on page three in the Wednesday, July 25 edition titled ‘Commitment to new site for Shepparton ‘firies.’ The Adviser did not speak to, nor seek permission to run this photo alongside the story and subsequently has given an incorrect impression that Pete Dedman made comments that portray a certain political opinion. The CFA are an a-political organisation and as such the comment made in the photo caption is being retracted due to an incorrect impression given. The Adviser would like to apologise for any inconveniences this may have caused.

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NEWS

Customer service, visitor experience, best marketing, A S we approach the half way mark for the 2018 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards another six local businesses have been nominated for excellence in their fields. Blazes Cylinder Testing Station has been nominated under the Customer Service of the Year – Trade category, Jetjas Café took out a nomination under the Visitor Experience of the Year category, Tallis Wine received a nomination under the Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign categor y, Top P ub Tat u ra business owner, Jenny Lagozzino took out a nomination under the Entrepreneur of the Year category, Atkinson Electrical business owner, Kane Atkinson was nominated under the Entrepreneur of the Year category and Laminex received a nomination under the GV Healthy Workplace category. The Visitor Experience of the Year is designed to encompass the local tourism and visitor industry and enables any business providing an exceptional ‘visitor experience’ to nominate including, but not limited to, hospitality, accommodation, tour operator and attractions. The prize for this category will include $1,500 and a professional development component of $1,000 for business planning services to assist in the development and progress of the winner into the RACV tourism awards. All nominees will have the opportunity to attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Friday, November 2 at the Eastbank Centre, where winners of each category will be named. 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.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, WDEA Works employment consultant- DES, Kerrie Simpson-Thouliss Blazes Cylinder Testing Station business owner, Ron Duillermin (Customer Service of the Year - Trade) and White King - Pental team leader - Bleach, Jay Norris. Photos: Nicholise Garner.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR… From left, Tourism Greater Shepparton chairperson, Ross Graham, Jetjas Café business owner, Jackie Walker (Visitor Experience of the Year) and White King Pental team leader – bleach, Jay Norris.

Victorian Small Business Commissioner visiting today V ICTOR I AN Small Business Commissioner, Judy O’Connell will be in Shepparton today to find out more about issues facing small businesses in the region. The commissioner will be the key spea ker at t he Net work i ng w it h Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry event as part of the Small Business Festival. According to Ms O’Connell, this event will be an opportunity for local businesses to network, learn about the Victorian Small Business Commission and ask questions. “I’m looking forward to hearing the issues that are impacting small businesses in the Greater Shepparton region,” Ms O’Connell said. “It’s important to me to meet with small business people in regional areas as the issues they face are often very different to a city-based business. “I am eager to engage with the small business community, talk about the role of the VSBC and explain what I can do to help.” The commissioner will also meet with the Greater Shepparton City Council and the Shepparton Rural Financial Counselling Service during her visit. The event for local small businesses will run from 6pm to 8pm at the Aussie Hotel. Page 4 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1417 Wednesday, August 8, 2018

NEWS

entrepreneur and healthy workplace award nominees named

BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN… From left, White King - Pental team leader, Jay Norris, Tallis Wine owner/director, Alice Tallis (Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign) and Shepparton Show Me marketing co-ordinator, Mat Innes-Irons.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR… From left, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, membership consultant, Edwina Dooley, Top Pub Tatura business owner, Jenny Lagozzino (Entrepreneur of the Year) and White King – Pental, supervisor –Bleach/Liquids, Leigh Sidebottom.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR… From left, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, membership consultant, Edwina Dooley, Atkinson Electrical business owner, Kane Atkinson (Entrepreneur of the Year) and White King – Pental, supervisor –Bleach/Liquids, Leigh Sidebottom.

GV HEALTHY WORKPLACE… From left, GV Health employee services officer, Maddie McKinnon, Laminex branch manager, Brett Johnstone (GV Healthy Workplace)and White King – Pental supervisor –Bleach/Liquids, Leigh Sidebottom.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT 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.

UPCOMING THE GOULBURN VALLEY KART CLUB meets on the last Sunday of the month (until Daylight Savings starts then they meet on the last Saturday of the month) at Katamatite-Nathalia Road, Numurkah, with the next meeting taking place on Sunday, August 26. Everyone is welcome. For further details, contact Ben on 0419 719 141 or Brent on 0417 503 068. THE TATURA BLUE LIGHT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Tatura Hotel, 162 Hogan Street, Tatura on August 14 from 7pm. New committee members welcome. For further information, phone Darryl on 5824 3099 or visit www.bluelight.org.au BLUE LIGHT MOVIE NIGHT will run on August 17 from 6:30pm to 9pm at Victory Hall, Hogan Street, Tatura. Six to 13 year olds. Tickets $5. For further information, phone Darryl Phillips on 5824 3099. ONGOING MOOROOPNA EDUCATION & ACTIVITY CENTRE offers the community art, exercise, line dancing, meals, courses and counseling at 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna. For more details, phone 5825 1774, check the website or find them on Facebook. FREE OPEN HOUSE CAFÉ will be held at the Uniting Church, Mooroopna, corner of Alexandra and O’Brien Streets, every Wednesday during school terms. All welcome. For further information phone Jeanette on 0421 809 939. KYABR A M AL-A NON FA M ILY group meetings are held Tuesdays from 4:30pm to

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6:15pm in room 15 at the Kyabram Community and Learning Center, 21 to 25 Lake Road, Kyabram. Enquiries are welcome for the Alateen Group. For further information, phone 1300 252 666 or 0407 522 496. SHEPPARTON VIEW CLUB is part of the Smith Family and is a friendship club that meets on the first Friday of each month from 11:30am to 12 noon at the Terminus Hotel in Shepparton. There are guest speakers and activities on offer. For further information, phone Helen on 5821 7503. THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP is now open between 9:30am and 4:30pm every Saturday. Come in and see us for a friendly chat and find yourself some bargains at 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. M EN TA L W ELLBEI NG: DEPR ESSED? ANXIOUS? ISOLATED? SUFFERING GRIEF OR LOSS? KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? The Shepparton Grow group meets weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellbeing on Wednesdays from 1pm at 11 Service Street, Shepparton. All welcome. For further information, contact Lindy on 0448 052 769. ARE YOU A SINGLE OR STAY AT HOME DAD? Would you like to meet new people and build close friendships for you and your children? Do you enjoy a beer and barbeque with the boys? If yes, show your interest by emailing Shepp stay at home dads at sheppshd@gmail.com BARGAINS FOUND AT THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP, 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. Open weekdays from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 12:30pm. All funds raised from sales stay in the Goulburn Valley to directly support the work of The Salvation Army. LODGE ESHCOL meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Masonic Centre, Welsford Street, Shepparton commencing at 10:30am. Interested enquiries can phone A Thomson 0402 284 797. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at The Salvation Army Thrift Shop, 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. Weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30am to 1pm. Register your interest by visiting the shop or contact us on 5825 4308. ORCHARD DAY CLUB meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Shepparton RSL for friendly company, gentle exercises, mind games, cards, guest speakers, bus tours and a delicious lunch. All ages and gender welcome. For further information, phone Judy on 5823 5941 or Betty on 5821 3838.

A S S O C I AT I O N O F I N D E P E N D E N T RETIREES meets on the third Monday of each month at 9:45am at the Overlander Hotel, Benalla Road in Shepparton. Share group meets at 9am. For further information, phone Bill on 5821 1854. VIEW CLUB is a ladies friendship group who help to support the Smith Family and meet on the first Friday of the month at the Terminus Hotel for lunch at 11:30am. For further information, phone Helen on 5821 7503. N AG A M B I E L A K E S C OM M U N I T Y MARKET runs on the first Saturday of every month (except January) from 9am to 1pm. Lots of locally grown and made items, live music, food and drinks. Located in the main street of Nagambie on the banks of Lake Nagambie. Disabled access friendly. For further information, phone 0475 885 047. SHEPPARTON MS PEER SUPPORT GROUP would like to welcome back all its members for the year, and also any new members who wish to join. Meetings and outings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from approximately 10am to 12:30pm. For further information, contact Ken Morelli on 0427 919 116 or Barry Flemming on 0411 468 489. HEARTBEAT VICTORIA GOULBURN VALLEY meet on the first Monday of the month at the GV Health dining room from 6pm for a meal. Meeting and guest speaker starts at 7pm. For further information, contact Ian Powell on 0418 575 141. EXTENDED HOURS at The Salvation Army Thrift Shop. Now open 9:30am to 4:30pm every Saturday. Come and see us for a friendly chat and find yourself some bargains at 3 Mill Street, Mooroopna. COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Congupna branch meetings are held at the Congupna Hall on the third Wednesday of the month from 11am. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Carmine Kelly on 5823 1237. SHEPPARTON CENTRAL PROBUS would like to welcome new members who are of retirement age. We enjoy active social life with dine outs lunch and dinner and interesting bus trips throughout the year. We meet at The Overlander on the fourth Friday each month at 10am. For information, contact Thurlie Pearce on 5831 4305. 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.

COME CLEAN ON CFA VOTE Dear Editor, I was interested but sadly unsurprised to read the article “MP coy on CFA vote” in last Wednesday’s Weekly Times. The article outlines how Independent Member for Shepparton District, Suzanna Sheed has refused to rule out reigniting Premier, Daniel Andrews’ bid to split the CFA after the November 24 State Election. Why is Ms Sheed refusing to disclose how she will vote? It can only be because Ms Sheed knows that the voters have a deep affection and respect for our wonderful CFA volunteers. Given Ms Sheed’s history of voting with Daniel Andrews and her Labor mates you can bet London to a brick she will vote against the CFA once more. It’s only right therefore that she comes clean on her voting intentions before the November election. The voters have a right to know. Yours sincerely, Marty Richardson Shepparton

HEARTFELT THANKS Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Victorian community for their generous contributions to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal. We are very pleased to have raised over $4.5M nationally to help thousands of disadvantaged children across Australia with vital support for their education. For the one in seven young Australians living below the poverty line, keeping up at school can be extremely challenging. Family struggles at home can have a flow-on effect on a child’s learning. In our daily work, we hear heartbreaking stories of children missing school because they’re embarrassed about not being able to read or pretending to lose their homework because they hadn’t

understood what was happening in class. The donations we’ve received will help us reach almost 11,000 children in need through The Smith Family’s outof-school learning programs – such as student2student, which helps younger children improve their reading skills by pairing them with older ‘reading buddies’, as well as our after-school Learning Clubs and the iTrack online mentoring program. We are seeing great outcomes for the young people participating in our programs. For example, in 2017, 96 percent of primary school students improved their reading ability through the student2student program, while 86 per cent of students agreed that going to a Learning Club helped them do better in class. Another 85 percent of high school students said their iTrack mentor helped them feel more confident about their future job, career or study options. All of these key programs rely not only on generous donations from the public but also volunteering support from the communities in which we operate. To everyone who has given their valuable time and dollars to support our work, we extend a huge thank you. It is heart-warming to see people responding with great care to this large-scale issue of poverty in Australia, which is affecting so many of our young people. With this support, we can help more children in need break the cycle of disadvantage and create better futures for themselves. Yours sincerely, Anton Leschen General manager – Victoria The Smith Family Want to have your say? Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au. Max 100 words

Footy Feud driving development and numeracy A F L Goulburn Murray has secured a new partnership with Footy Feud, an Australian football themed-card game, which will help to drive development and numeracy in the league. To kick off the partnership, all Seymour District Junior Football Netball League clubs will receive a pack of the game for their U10 and U12 teams to award as they see fit on a game between now and the end of the 2018 season.

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AFL Goulburn Murray commercial and marketing officer, Tegan Fairley said the partnership is a great way to link footy and academic development. “Footy Feud is taking the school world by storm at the moment,” Tegan said. “By bringing together footy fun and numeracy skills, the game is a great way for children to engage in our great game whilst adding to their academic performance.”

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NEWS

A message to young men from headspace MINDS need training too. That’s the message being issued by headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation last week as they launched a new national campaign for young men, headcoach. One in seven young men aged between 16 and 24 experience depression or anxiety each year - yet a meagre 13 percent seek help. Furthermore, suicide is the leading cause of death for young men in Australia. Young men have a tough time recognising the importance of maintaining their mental health for a number of reasons including traditional gender role stereotypes, inability to identify early warning signs and a reluctance to let anyone know if they are struggling. By bringing together some of the country’s most elite athletes to share tips and advice from their own experience, headcoach highlights the importance to young men of training their bodies and their minds. headspace CEO, Jason Trethowan said, “While young men commonly understand the importance of maintaining their physical health, they do not place the same emphasis on maintaining their mental health, and many simply don’t know where to start. If you, or a young man you know is struggling they can seek support at headspace through face-to-face, online and telephone services. The seven tips to maintaining a healthy headspace can be found at www.headspace.org.au/headcoach

TAKE THE BREAK YOU NEED… Set in beautiful Harrietville is the Mountain View Holiday Retreat. Perfectly located at the base of Alpine National Park. Photo: Supplied.

Holiday accommodation for everyone LOCATED in beautiful Harrietville at the base of the Alpine National Park, Mountain View Holiday Retreat is used by many families and school/social groups alike as a base for their amazing adventures. Mountain View Holiday Retreat business owner Fiona Laird said, “Our retreat has a low ropes course, flying fox and gold panning on our property, and we can help organise many other adventure activities. A bike trail is located across the road with mountain bike paths only minutes away. Small and large groups can be catered for

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on request and our fabulous chefs will devise a menu to your budget and dietary requirements. Alternatively, selfcater options are also available.” Accommodating one to 110 people in 20 private en-suite rooms: comprising queen rooms, twins, family suites and four to 10 share room combinations. Mountain View Holiday Retreat provides flexible budget accommodation options including motel style accommodation. For more information visit www.mountainviewretreat.com.au or call 5759 2530 to book your holiday.

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NEWS

Get your creative juices flowing… The Billabong Garden Complex Annual Potted Succulent Competition and Show encourages creative thinking. Photo: Supplied.

Save the date! THE Billabong Garden Complex Annual Potted Succulent Competition and Show is on again from Saturday, October 6 to Sunday, October 7, 2018. This year, the show will be held as part of the inaugural Billabong Garden Expo. The expo is an extension of Billabong’s popular annual ‘Succulent Show’ and will provide the opportunity for the community to come together regardless of age, ability or cultural background to learn more about the joy of gardens and gardening and to promote the numerous benefits of horticulture therapy. Billabong manager, Tracy Lamont said, “There will be something for everyone i nclud i ng d isplays , demonst rations, succulent show and potted succulent

competition, giveaways and food.” The free event will provide attendees the opportunity to ‘Ask an expert,’ with experts on hand to for attendees to learn more about kitchen gardens and growing healthy/sustainable gardens. Obtain ideas and inspiration from the sustainable display garden, learn from various demonstrations, learn more about the other garden related offerings locally and of course enter the popular annual ‘Potted Succulent’ competition, and/or vote on your favourite entry. Entries close on Friday, September 14. For more information, visit www. billabonggardencomplex.com.au contact Billabong Garden Complex on 5821 8632 or follow on Facebook.

It’s time to DIY at Bunnings COU N T I NG dow n to spri ng? DI Y the winter away with a range of free workshops on offer this month at Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton. Head in store for practical advice and handy hints on how to maintain the home, no matter what the season. There’s plenty to inspire the little ones too, with child- friendly book builder, game maker and woodwork workshops to keep budding creatives entertained. Held ever y Sat u rday a nd Su nday at 11am, 12:30pm and 1pm, adults can boost their DIY know-how with a range of August 2018 Adult DIY Workshops Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 August storage solutions DIY workshops Saturday, 18 and Sunday, 19 August kitchen, bathroom and laundry DIY workshops Saturday, 25 and Sunday 26 August save energy in the home workshops

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workshops, including tips to fix up floors, nifty storage solutions and expert advice on how to save energy in the home. W it h t he ra nge of ch i ld-f r iend ly workshops at Bunnings Warehouse, there are oodles of options for young creative minds too. Avid readers can jump into the book builders workshops, while green thumbs will enjoy the water saving sessions. For more information, visit Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton at 90-94 Benalla Road or phone 5820 2200. August 2018 Kids DIY Workshops Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 August game makers aturday, 18 and Sunday, 19 August book builders workshops Saturday, 25 and Sunday 26 August water saving workshops

NEWS

‘No Flies On Us’ Expo A WEEK long Queensland Fruit Fly Expo from 27-31 August will take the ‘No Flies On Us’ message to the community. Home gardeners, growers, service groups and the broader community are invited to get along and hear first hand from guest speakers and industry experts on the simple control measures the community can take to protect against Fruit Fly. Goulburn Murray Valley regional fruit fly coordinator, Ross Abberfield said the roving expo will bring together a range of speakers, workshops and community activities. Ross said, “There will be home gardener and grower workshops, trap making sessions and opportunities to better understand the more technical aspects about how we control fruit fly.” The roving expo will visit: Cobram, August 27, Mooroopna, August 28, Euroa, August 29, Echuca, August 30, Shepparton, 31 August. The expo will also visit Berrigan on September 3. Visit www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au for more information on locations and times. LEARN TO PROTECT AGAINST FRUIT FLY... Goulburn Murray Valley regional fruit fly coordinator, Ross Abberfield. Photo: Supplied.

Shepparton’s record low ambulance and surgery wait times AMBULANCES are responding faster to life-threatening emergencies in the city of Greater Shepparton, while elective surgery waiting lists are at record lows. The latest performance data released today shows the Andrews Labor Government’s major health funding boosts and reforms to Victoria’s ambulance system are delivering big benefits to Shepparton patients when they need it most. For GV Health, the data shows the hospital reduced the number of patients on the elective surgery waiting list – from 759 at the end of the March quarter to 587 at the end of June, admitted 815 patients from the elective surgery waiting list for the June quarter, provided elective surgery to 100 percent of Category 1 urgent patients within the benchmark 30 days and more than half within eight days and provided elective surgery to 82 percent of Category 2 semi-urgent patients within the benchmark 90 days in the June quarter, which is up by 5 percent from three months earlier. In the city of Greater Shepparton, 83.7 percent of ambulances were reported to be arriving within 15 minutes for Code One emergencies, up from 80.6 percent compared to the year earlier. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code One emergency in Shepparton over the same period has improved from 11:32 minutes to 11:16 minutes.

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The best chosen for piano awards PIANISTS TO DESCEND ON SHEPPARTON… Berta Brozgul will be one of 14 finalists to perform at the upcoming Australian National Piano Awards. Photo: Supplied.

THE Australian National Piano Award presents some of the highest calibre pianists from around Australia in this prestigious classical piano competition staged every two years in Shepparton, with 14 finalists aged between 21 to 30 years chosen by international adjudicators, Lance Coburn (Ireland), Joanna MacGregor (London) and Gerard Willems (Sydney) to compete this year. Running throughout the week of September 3 to 8, the musicians will vie for the chance to win up to $68,000 in cash and prizes.

Performing over 33 recitals from rounds one, two, the semi-finals leading all the way to the grand finals, this year’s pianists are Vatche Jambazian, Berta Brozgul, James Guan, Timothy Chiang, Enrico-Sergio Mainas, Joshua Hooke, Robbin Reza, David Soo, Hank Xiang, Alexander Yau, Jeremy So, Longjie (Roger) Cui, Oliver She, and Rachael Shipard. Tickets for the Monday to Friday sessions are $10 per session with the Saturday Grand Final $30 for adults, $20 concession and $10 for students. To book your tickets or to find out more about packages, phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511, or visit www. australianpianoaward.com.au to read the news about the musicians, who they are, what times they ‘battle’ it out and more.

Mooroopna Secondary College project to turn learning into an art form STUDENTS and teachers at Mooroopna Secondary College are set to turn learning into an art form thanks to a $28,000 grant through the Victorian Government’s new Creative Learning Partnerships program. The grant will provide support to the school and see it partner with Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) in Through Art we Connect, Through Creating We Transform. This

program seeks to welcome and familiarise students with the art museum environment and encourage them to continue their learning and engagement through the education and public program offerings that SAM provides to the community. Students from years 9 and 10 will engage in diverse artistic processes and practice via a series of workshops led by SAM with artists,

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Masato Takasako, Katie Jacobs and Trent Walter focusing on installation, ceramics and printmaking respectively. Each artist will seek to ask and demonstrate how we can identify and connect through language, discussion and the process of collaborative art making. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said, “Creative projects don’t just make learning fun, they bring many benefits

to the classroom - from improving academic results to enhancing student motivation and attendance, helping young people develop problem solving skills and building greater resilience. “This project will provide exciting creative learning opportunities for the students from Mooroopna Secondary College and I look forward to seeing the results.”

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Win a copy of

Sons of Guns FORMER Tatura resident and Essendon great, Ken Fletcher and his son, Dustin Fletcher have been given an opportunity to share their football stories in a new book that has just been released, Sons of Guns. With frank and candid interviews, some of our most famous footballing families including the Fletchers, the Shaws, the Clokes and the Cornses provide unique and compellingly personal insights into the dedication and grim determination required to succeed in AFL football. Sons of Guns reveals how tough it was for these men to play at the highest level, then watch their sons attempt to forge their own careers. Hugely inspiring Sons of Guns reveals

what lies at the very core of the AFL – family. The Adviser is giving away five copies of the Sons of Guns book. To enter visit our Facebook page and like, share and comment ‘Sons of Guns’ on the competition post. Sons of Guns is available to purchase from Collins Booksellers, 262 Maude Street, Shepparton.

Murray implodes against Calder THE Murray Bushrangers have suffered a 20 point loss against the Calder Cannons at the Albury Sportsground. Errant kicking in the opening term saw the Bushrangers kick six behinds for the term to just one behind for Calder. Calder kicked the first goal to start the second term and was able to lead by 11 points at half time. The third term was the Bushrangers best of the game having seven shots on goal for just three goals and led by three points at the final change. But whatever advantage the Bushrangers had was eroded when Calder unleashed after the nine minute mark with eight goals to two to run out 20 point winners. The highlight of the final term was a Will Chandler smother, tackle and goal from the one passage of play; but it was all too late as the Bushrangers lost the game and key midfielder, Kyle Clarke to a serious knee injury in the first quarter. Will Chandler was a leading light for the Murray Bushrangers and showed enormous potential as a bottom age player in a strongly contested game; and was rewarded with four goals in a great four quarter effort. Bottom age players led the way with midfielder, Dylan Clarke and forward, Jye Chalcraft providing resistance and drive around the ground. Inside midfielder, Ely Smith showed his talents in a strong display against quality opposition midfielders. Defender, Robert Paradzayi showed effort and was composed under pressure with his kicking a highlight. With Cameron Wilson also prominent and showed excellent tenacity and ran the ball to give the Bushrangers quality possession. With a development weekend to follow the Murray Bushrangers, in two weeks time, will travel to Eureka Stadium in Ballarat to clash with the Gippsland Power for the third time this season. The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1417 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – Page 15

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Sixteen year six students to take to big stage SIXTEEN year six students from Guthrie Street Primary School held their final dance rehearsal recently in preparation to join thousands of other students at the 2018 Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS). 3,000 young performers from more than 200 schools across Victoria will perform over two shows on Saturday, September 15 at Hisense Arena, with this year’s production ‘With The Beat’ exploring ideas of belonging and identity. The journey of exploration will see Hisense Arena transformed into a mystical Venetian masquerade ball and a wondrous Steam Punk Fairground in a cornucopia of new and old mixed together. For the first time the VSSS Pacifica Choir will perform, taking inspiration from the movie Moana, and the audience will be immersed viewing one of the most powerful forms of cultural dance, a HAKA; specifically written for the show. Taking inspiration from the Grimm’s Brothers folk tale – The Goose Girl, a famous story of lost identity, will feature a puppet designed by Philip Millar of Creature Technology Company bringing another performing dimension to the stage. Adding that extra bit of ‘magic’ will be student Tim Mason,

DANCING AND SINGING SPECTACULAR… Students from Guthrie Street Primary School are gearing up to take to the big stage in at Hisense Arena, Melbourne for the 2018 Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Photo: Supplied.

an international award-winning magician who will delight audiences of all ages with his masterful showmanship far beyond his years. This year’s extravaganza will feature a 75 piece orchestra, 31 principal vocalists, 16 principal dancers, 20 principal ensemble dancers, nine backing vocalists, 44 Victorian State Schools Choir members, 55 specialist

dancers/singers, a magician, a puppeteer, a 1,300 voice choir and 1,125 mass dancers. The Victorian State Schools Spectacular – ‘With The Beat’ is on at Hisense Arena on Saturday, September 15 at 1pm and 6:30pm. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au/ spectacular or call 132 849.

Now it’s up to the judges… continued from front page “I believe the quality of reds, especially from Strathbogie is underrated. There is a really good spread of different styles with the cool climate resulting in elegant styles of Rieslings to full-bodied reds from the northern Goulburn Valley.” Chair of the show, Paul Phillips said, “We have seen extremely high-quality white wines from Strathbogie Ranges and some of the reds this year are of interesting grape varieties. The Dookie Wine Show Dinner is always a real pleasure and tastings provide consumers with the chance to experience the quality of the local wine industry. “In our 15th year, we have representation from 31 wineries with 104 entries. Traditionally the biggest class has been the Shiraz class which is still strong but this year an anomaly has occurred where class six, which is ‘other white wines’ has surpassed the Shiraz class…this has never happened before. White wine in this area is starting to get traction because people are producing more than ever, selling more and increasing varieties. “The Dookie Wine Show dinner always proves to be a wonderful night out and sells out each year, so now’s a great time to book your ticket. The show has been well backed by the wine industry over the

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past 15 years with entries wavering between the mid-80s to 120. GOTAFE do an absolutely fantastic job. Always innovative and complimenting the wines on offer with local produce put together by local hospitality students from GOTAFE.” The increase entries indicate the local wine industry is more buoyant. Simon said, “The Dookie Wine Show seems to be bucking the trend with an increase in entries which is a sure indicator of growth in the local wine industry.” GOTAFE have been involved with the Dookie Wine Show for the past 15 years, and use this event to provide learning outcomes for students who are studying hospitality tourism events and cookery. This year’s Dookie Wine Show dinner will include six courses. GOTAFE trainer, Audrey Ash said, “This year in our menu we will be celebrating local Shepparton eating houses that were established prior to 1970 and remain to be an eating house to this day. 22 tables will be named after eating houses from years gone by and the menus will be a modern take on previous menus from these restaurants.” Those interested in attending the Dookie Wine Show dinner on Tuesday, September 18 can book by calling GOTAFE on 1300 468 233. Bookings are essential. Call 1300 GOTAFE (468 233) or visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/campus-life/restaurants

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GMW chair steps down THE chair of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), Joanne Anderson announced last week that she would be stepping down from her board role effective immediately. Patrick McNamara, former Deputy Premier of Victoria, and the current deputy chair will be the acting chair and has a long history in the water sector. Managing director, Pat Lennon said Jo has a great passion for GMW and its staff and thanked her for her time at GMW. “Jo came into the business about two years

ago, during which time GMW has recognised the need to face the challenges ahead of us in delivering affordable pricing for customers whilst ensuring GMW remains a sustainable business,” Pat said. “We wish Jo all the best for the future and thank her for her time working with us.” JOANNE RESIGNS… Chair of Goulburn-Murray Water, Joanne Anderson has stepped down from her role, with former Deputy Premier of Victoria, and the current deputy chair, Patrick McNamara taking up acting chair. Photo: Supplied.

People’s games regional bid moving forward continued from front page The prefeasibility study is being financed by several Victorian regional councils and the State Government. The level of council contribution to the prefeasibility study was determined via population base. The Victorian councils are contributing $50,000, with the State Government investing $30,000. A procurement panel is also currently working on the quotation process to appoint a consultant to undertake the prefeasibility study, with the procurement panel being close to finalising the required documentation and timelines. Once finalised several consultants will be asked to provide a quote to undertake the prefeasibility and the procurement panel will determine the awarding of the contract. Based on the advice the prefeasibility scope is updated, and once signed off, expressions of interest (EOI) can be distributed, which is hoped to take place in the next two weeks. The prefeasibility study will explore regional Victoria’s current and future capacity meet Commonwealth Games requirements in terms of ceremonies, competition and training venues, aquatic centre, athlete’s village, media centre, accommodation and transport.

2030 Bid Taskforce member and Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “There has been much work undertaken behind the scenes, and the Taskforce is excited that we are now in a position to undertake a prefeasibility study to determine the merit of the proposed regional model. “Thanks to the State Government and financial contributions from several regional councils, we now have the funds for a consultant to be appointed to undertake the study. We’re aiming to appoint the consultant within the next month, with the feasibility study report due to be completed by December. The prefeasibility will determine the next steps of the project. “The Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games bid project has provided an opportunity for many regional councils to work together for a common cause, and despite the outcome of the bid project, it will be exciting to see what other opportunities may transpire that will be of benefit to regional Victoria. We are excited to be involved in this once in a lifetime initiative as we continue to look for opportunities that highlight the Greater Shepparton region and our can do attitude.”

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SETTING THE STANDARD IN ITS CLASS… Darryl Twitt Motors marketing manager, Pike Peters with the newest Volkswagen Golf. Photos: Nicholise Garner.

Get behind the wheel of this little beauty

By Nicholise Garner THIS week I took a drive with Darryl Twitt Motors marketing manager, Pike Peters in their newest Volkswagen Golf and from the moment I took the seat, and heard that VW Golf ‘thunk’ sound as the door closed, I was quickly reminded of what a quality vehicle the VW Golf is. The VW Golf is solid with high quality fittings and so many extras as standards. Pike said, “The Volkswagen Golf is the car of the future; it has been since it debuted in 1975. With efficiency in packaging, engines and a new level of safety, the Golf has always set the standard in its class. And the latest Golf – aside from being great value – from $80 per week with

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current finance offers – still sets the standard in the hatchback segment. “The standard equipment on even the base models are impressive. On all Golfs, you will get an 8-inch infotainment screen, reverse camera, leather steering wheel, auto emergency braking and alloy wheels. “What this means for buyers is a fun, well equipped car that is classier, smarter and more efficient than ever. Such an elegant car will be well suited to our brand new showroom. Our re-developed showroom will allow us to display twice as many vehicles and will providing a great environment for the starting point of your Volkswagen ownership experience.” Visit the team at Darryl Twitt Volkswagen today at 325 Midland Highway, Shepparton to experience the VW Golf for yourself or phone 5822 5844.

Dubai to London by sea part VI

TOP TOURIST ATTRACTION… London Bridge just one of the many tourist attractions.

wi t h Geoff Vallance

WE ARE now sailing up the Tagus to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. We sail under the 25th of April bridge. It looks familiar like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and it is, the same company built both. Lisbon is a city steeped in history. Two thirds of the city was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and was rebuilt in the new Gothic revival style, but the original Alfama Quarter thankfully survived. This is the old quarter and features stunning Moorish architecture and its narrow streets and alleyways are charming, dotted with little cafés. History abounds from the 16th century Belem Tower, which was built as a fortress

to defend the city and an extensive maritime museum with items dating from the Middle Ages; the monument to the discoveries on the banks of the Tagus looks like the prow of a boat celebrating Portugal’s seafarers. Outside the city lies Sintra with its 14th century palace of the kings and along the coast is Fatima with its Basilica where it is said the Virgin Mary appeared to three young sheppards in 1917. It has become the focal point for thousands of pilgrims who flock here each year. We are only here for a short time so it’s impossible to see everything but for a few Euros you can make a good fist of it on the hop-on-hop-off bus. There are lots of them and they are all busy as there are three cruise ships in town today. Next we are sailing the Bay of Biscayne on our way to France. The bay is notorious for rough seas. There is a big swell and white caps but not too bad; our ship handles it well. Another night at sea and we are in port at Le Havre. It was here in 1944 the allied forces attacked on the beaches of Normandy. An estimated 7,000 ships and 12,000 planes took part and the port of Le Havre was almost destroyed. Today the city and port look untouched. This is the port for Paris and many are heading to the City of Light. Notre Dame, Eif fel Tower, ChampsElysees, Versailles to mention just a few of the attractions in Paris but it’s a three hour drive both ways so a very short time in Paris itself. Closer to the port you have Honfleur the old city, Rouen with its cathedral and

memorial to Joan of Arch. But many are heading to the D-Day beaches of Normandy to honour those fighting men who gave all for their country. Our holiday is nearing its end as we sail into our last port of call Southampton England. Time to say goodbye to our home for the past 27 days, the cruise ship Sapphire Princess, a wonderful experience. It’s an hour and a half drive to London. We have packed for the occasion with warm clothes after all it was snowing here last week, but it seems the warm weather we have experienced along the way has come with us. It’s a mini heat wave. Walking through Hyde Park there are hundreds of people in tee shirts and shorts sunning on deck chairs, boating on the lake. It’s 26 degrees with high humidity, and it’s going to stay this way for the next four or five days. There is a buzz in the air as the big wedding is coming up, Big Ben stands silent with work on restoration still under way, the houses of Parliament, London Eye and the bridge stand proud and at the changing of the guard there is barely standing room, with the hot weather tourists and locals alike are out in force. The hop-on-hop-off bus seems the best option. The museums are a big drawcard. I visit the Natural History Museum with Darwin’s statue holding court. The building itself is so fascinating let alone its contents. London has so much to of fer it’s impossible to see it all but we try. Harrods, Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, Leicester Square, the list goes on, but time is

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD… Buckingham Palace. With London’s run of warm weather, tourists ﬂocked there for the changing of the guard.

running short so we will have to come back again to Old London Town. I now have a 25 hour journey by plane and airports to get back to ‘Aussie land.’ I envy the Europeans with their short haul flights to see their side of the world, but it’s good to be back and still call Australia home. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance.

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Football Adviser

Wednesday 8th August, 2018

GVL Seniors Results Round 16

with Matthew Chilcott Goulburn Valley League Adviser Footy Tipsters

Echuca (80) ...................def ........................Euroa (75) Kyabram (193) ..............def ........ Shepp Swans (1) Tatura (55) ..................... drew..............Mansfield (55)

GVFL & GVNL Round 16 Saturday, August 11 Benalla ............................. vs...................Mooroopna Shepparton................... vs............... Shepp United Sunday, August 12 Seymour .......................... vs....................... Rochester

MATT CHILCOTT (76) Benalla Shepparton Seymour

KIM O’KEEFFE (73) Benalla Shepparton Rochester

DAMIAN DRUM (80) Benalla Shepparton Seymour

DAVID FOX (74) Benalla Shepparton Seymour

JACQUI HUDGSON (78) Benalla Shepparton Seymour

KYLE POWER (80) Benalla Shepparton Rochester

SUZANNA SHEED (71) Benalla Shepparton Rochester

JOHN RYAN (76) Benalla Shepparton Seymour

MARTIN GLEESON (75) Benalla Shepparton Seymour

PHANTOM (11) Mooroopna Shepparton United Rochester

GVL Seniors 2018 Ladder Kyabram .......................................................64 Shepparton ..................................................48 Benalla ..........................................................44 Echuca .........................................................44 Tatura ............................................................38 Mansfield ......................................................34 Euroa .............................................................32 Rochester .....................................................24 Seymour........................................................24 Shepparton United .....................................16 Mooroopna....................................................4 Shepparton Swans........................................0

SHEPPARTON VS UNTED… Will Shepparton knock Shepparton United out in this week’s match to watch? Pictured, Shane Neaves (Shepparton United) and Ash Holland (Shepparton). Photo: Bailey Opie Photography.

GVL A Grade Results Round 16 Echuca (57) ...................def ........................Euroa (42) Shepp Swans (69) ......def ................Kyabram (17) Tatura (62) .......................def ...............Mansfield (24)

GVL A Grade 2018 Ladder Shepparton ..................................................60 Echuca .........................................................52 Shepparton Swans......................................44 Seymour........................................................44 Mooroopna..................................................44 Shepparton United .....................................40 Tatura ............................................................32 Kyabram .......................................................20 Rochester .....................................................16 Benalla ............................................................8 Mansfield ........................................................8 Euroa ...............................................................4

2018

The battle of Deakin T H IS week’s match of the day that completes the split round is between the big rivals, Shepparton and Shepparton United. The Bears sit in second spot and on paper look like a comfortable winner but the Demons have shown some great signs that they are about to climb the ladder with a great group of young players. Luke Smith was on fire two weeks ago with seven goals against Seymour along with Harry Boyd, Nick Rokahr and favourite son, Nick Allan. United on the other hand are coming off a comfortable win two weeks ago with Ben Bingham

being best afield. Jack Norman has become a star of the competition and along with Matt Di Bella and the two big boys in Tom McCluskey and Sam Buxton, the Demons will fancy their chances to upset the Bears. The Bears however, are wanting to secure second spot and will not drop this one. The other game on Saturday will see Benalla win comfortably at home against Mooroopna and on Sunday Rochester will travel to Kings Park, Seymour and will go home empty handed as the Lions sneak over the line.

Nomination forms are now being distributed throughout the Greater Shepparton region These awards showcase and celebrate the amazing diversity of business within the Greater Shepparton business community. The awards are an opportunity to recognise and honour outstanding contributions and to encourage future business success.