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Tatura unveils $2.5M educational upgrade By David Lee STUDENTS at Tatura Primary School now have access to state-of-the-art educational facilities, with a $2.5M purpose-built permanent modular building officially unveiled last week. T he ne w bu i ld i ng repl ac e s one demolished at Easter last year and includes new services, staff room, staff toilets, student toilets, reception area, offices, classrooms, library and canteen. Continued on page 13
Enormous month of entertainment FESTIVAL SET TO LAUNCH… There is plenty to do in Dookie during this year’s Shepparton Festival including a walk to view the Bass Bowl and the Geoglyph (inset) that the Tallis family will be creating this weekend. From left, Bass Bowl builders, Keith Gray, John Hommes, Jo McGee, Barry Freer with Grandson Noah on his shoulders, John Head and John Spies. Inset: Serana Hunt Photography. Main photo: Supplied.
Shepparton Festival tickets available now PREPARATIONS are well under way for the commencement of the enormous and exciting 2019 Shepparton Festival. Next week from March 15, the Goulburn Valley will come alive with three weeks of arts,
culture, food and community. Following a stacked set of events last year, this year’s festival promises to be bigger than ever before, with 60 events planned over 17 days. Throughout the
festival there will be a wide range of entertainment and creativity available for the whole family, including sculpting, painting, food events, theatre, live music, talks and so much more. Continued on page 12 • Full festival programme pages 2+3.
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A colourful success at Stanhope By David Lee THERE was a lot of colourful fun had at the weekend to help launch the Stanhope Football Netball Club 2019 season, with the club organising a special family fun colour run event. Approximately 80 children and their families from Shepparton, Kyabram and Stanhope attended the evening, where children had the chance to run a specially made 1km colour run circuit that left from the club rooms and included an obstacle course full of hay bales, tyres, water and colour bomb points. There was also handball, relay events, tug of war and more family fun activities. Event organiser, Kerrie Gray said, “Being such a small town we’re reliant on drawing families to our club to fill the team and events like this help to do just that. “We were blown away with the support we had for the event. It worked really well. The kids just embraced it. “We let the kids do as many laps as they wanted and we had some enjoy it so much they did three or four laps. “When you have a good night like that it’s quite energising.”
FAMILY FUN TO LAUNCH SEASON… From left, Liv Quattrochi, Grace Jackson-Kightly, Carter Williams and Evie Patten-Boers, Bec Miller and Meg Williams enjoying the Stanhope Football Netball Club colour run. Photo: Supplied.
Shepparton TODAY Partly cloudy.
High 23º
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Sunrise: 7:08am Sunset: 7:50pm
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0mm this month Current Vol (ML) 1,457,210 191,335
Tuesday H 28º L 12º
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Uniting elderly and youth project given wheels By David Lee THE I Wish I’d Asked (IWIA) project has just been given wheels, with Prestige Jayco, Keatings Transport, Furphy Foundry, Wanganui Park Secondary College and Shepparton Villages putting their skills together to launch a special ‘story van’ last week. The caravan was designed by 15-yearold students, Alice Potter, Arnie Forster and Charlotte Collins from Wanganui Park Secondary College, who are featured in the decals that adorn the van, alongside Cynthia Poole and Jack Thewlis of Shepparton Villages’ Banksia Lodge. The artistry depicts an ageing tree on the left of the vehicle with the seniors being pulled through a portal by the students, who are helping to rejuvenate them and on the far right is a tree full of life. IWIA co-founders, Eva Gruen and Danny Finley said, “We are so grateful to Ken and his family from Keatings Transport, John Spence at Prestige Jayco and Sam Furphy of Furphy Foundry, as well as the students at Wanganui Park Secondary College for their involvement in helping make the van possible. “Notre Dame College is coming on board which will see us reach this year’s target of getting 100 students involved, but in the long term we are hoping to get every school
INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT ON THE MOVE… From left, Keatings Transport owner, Ken Keating, Shepparton Villages resident, Cynthia Poole, Wanganui Park Secondary College student, Charlotte Collins, I Wish I’d Asked (IWIA) co-founders, Eva Gruen and Danny Finley and Wanganui Park Secondary College student, Amie Forster at the launch of the IWIA story van at Keatings Transport last week. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
involved.” Ken Keating said, “The IWIA project is a great initiative. It is what is needed, particularly with the elderly in helping to get their minds activated, but it is also great for the students. “It is going to be a great thing.” Wanganui Park S econdar y College principal, Ken Murray said, “The students accepted the challenge to design the van with the guidance of teachers, Kerry Short and
Galina McKenzie. They are very proud of the result and the students are now actively involved in activities with Shepparton Villages residents.” T he stor y van will be fit ted with cameras and will travel around for the next two months capturing moments and conversations between the elderly and youths and will also feature as part of the Shepparton Festival’s Converge event on March 16.
Council awards contract for SAM build and approves solar farm DURING a special council meeting held last week, Greater Shepparton City Council councillors awarded the contract for the new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) build to Kane Constructions PTY LTD, moved the motion to agree to the new budget of over $50M and agreed to enter into a lease agreement for a new solar farm. Council advertised under Section 223 of the Local Government Act its intent to enter into a lease agreement for a proposed solar farm at the GV Link land east of Toolamba Road and the railway line in Mooroopna. This land had been set aside for water detention as part of the future GV Link project and council officers recognised an opportunity that the area north of the proposed water detention basin could be suitable for a solar farm. Following the meeting last week, council will enter into a lease agreement for the land with GVCE Mooroopna Solar Pty Ltd, for a term of 25 years with an option to extend the lease for an additional 25 years. Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said it was positive to see continued investment in renewable energy projects. “Renewable energy initiatives support the ongoing sustainability of Greater Shepparton, local businesses, industry and jobs,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
Following a two staged procurement process for the SAM build, five submissions were received and evaluated, with two tenderers progressing to a shortlisting stage, with Kane Constructions being recommended as the preferred contractor. During the tender evaluation process it was identified that bids received were above the adopted build budget, with bids ranging from $47.3M to $51.7M (including GST). The difference between the estimated cost versus market value of the build of the new SAM has been attributed to an acute increase in the price of construction materials, in particular concrete and steel, due to significant generational construction works currently being undertaken across the state. “With more than $100B worth of new roads, rail lines, hospitals, multi-storey buildings, wind and solar farms and other infrastructure being built in Victoria, a consequence of the boom is large scale demand for materials, especially concrete and steel,” Mayor O’Keefe said. “And unfortunately this leads to unanticipated cost escalation for large scale projects such as the new SAM. The reality therefore is that the high demand from major infrastructure projects has pushed up prices of these materials which was not expected.” Construction works on the new SAM are set to begin this month.
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Somersaulting to Sweden TAKING CIRCUS SKILLS OVERSEAS… Shepparton ACE College student-turnedmentor, Adam Eleftheriou will be heading over to Sweden to teach circus skills, drama and creativity. Photo: Ash Beks.
By Ash Beks AN ENIGMATIC young local will be back flipping, tumbling and juggling all the way to Sweden this week to teach circus skills in an afterschool program. Shepparton ACE College student-turned-mentor, Adam Eleftheriou, will take his talent to Orkelljunga, Sweden for six months teaching as part of the IFALL (Integration For All) program. IFALL was founded in 2013 as a program for students to utilise drama and creativity for social change and has built an extended network with municipalities, schools and youth centres.
When asked about his adventures overseas, Adam seemed surprisingly calm. “I’m pretty excited, but kind of unusually relaxed about the whole thing,” he explained, “I’ve had so much great opportunity and experience here at Shepparton ACE, so I feel confident in going other to help others.” Adam and other Shepparton ACE College students are training in circus as part of their Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events. Visit the Shepparton ACE College campus at 130 Rowe Street, Shepparton, or give them a call at 5831 4029.
Big day on the green for charity By David Lee ANOTHER day of success was seen last week, when 92 participants took to the green for the Rotary Club of Shepparton Central’s annual Charity Golf Day, which helped to raise in excess of $25,000. 23 teams of four gathered at the Shepparton Golf Club to enjoy a day on the green and be treated to breakfast, lunch and a raffle, with entertainment provided by special guest and Australian ex-cricketing legend, Wayne Phillips all of which raised funds for GV Health. Some $18,000 of the funds raised is set to go toward several educational scholarships in nursing across GV Health. Golf Day chairman, Rob Kelly said, “This year we saw more raised than last year which is fantastic. “Everybody had a ripper day. We even had a pancake hole where we had rotary members making pancakes for players teeing off at that hole. “We’d like to thank our 20 volunteers and our major sponsors Quicklift, Audi/Darryl Twitt and Specsavers for their support this year, as well as the Good Guys who was one of many who provided a prize for the raffle.” GV Health Foundation director, Carmel Johnson said, “GV Health is so grateful for the ongoing support we get
A SUCCESSFUL TEE OFF… From left, GV Health Foundation director, Carmel Johnson, Specsavers retail manager, Stacey Merigan, Rodney Arthur of The Good Guys, Rotary Club of Shepparton Central president, Danny Hogan, Specsavers clinic coordinator, Leanne Damianopoulos and Rotary Club of Shepparton Central member, Gary Steigenberger at the Rotary Club of Shepparton Central’s annual Charity Golf Day last week. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
from the rotary club and broader community through this event. “It has enabled us to enhance our patient care and we hope this will continue going forward through ongoing support.”
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Under 14 basketball stars to descend on Shepparton
A PERFORMANCE NOT TO BE MISSED… From left, Wanganui Park Secondary College students performing in I AM, Eby Young, Liv Burgess, Livy Coonerty, Abbigail Makin, Breanna Makin, Ada Coonerty, Macey Cox, Madi Mastin-Lundberg, Amy McCorry and Hamish Nelson. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
A journey through time and identity By David Lee A CAST of 25 local youths is preparing to take to the stage to take the audience on a journey through time and finding identity, when the contemporary dancing performance arrives at Riverlinks WestSide on March 23 and 24. The cast of the I AM performance is made up of students, past and former, aged 12 to 30 from Wanganui Park Secondary College, Goulburn Valley Grammar, Shepparton Christian College, Notre Dame College and a few graduated students. The choreography is based on identity through the lenses of our past, present and future as well as the unique journey of finding yourself and your identity. I AM explores the issues of self-worth and transforming the negative voices from within through contemporary dance, challenging the audience to accept their purpose, culture
and belonging. The performance sees scenes of the natural environment contrasted with the modern, industrial world. This 45 minute performance explores our struggles within the modern world through contemporary dance. Wanganui Park Secondary College year 11 student, and the show’s assistant choreographer, Abbigail Makin said, “I have always loved choreography so to have this experience has been an honour and a good opportunity to showcase and develop my skills. “The bond that has been created across the cast has been special. “I think all the performers have done a great job and it will be a show not to be missed.” Tickets are available online or through the Riverlinks box office by phoning 5832 9511.
THE top 32 U14 boys and 32 U14 girls basketball teams are set to take to the Shepparton basketball courts in April for the 2019 U14 Countr y Championships, each vying for the chance to go on to compete in the U14 National Championships in October. It is expected the championships will attract around 2,000 people to the Greater Shepparton area over the three-day event, which includes athletes, team staff, referees and spectators, bringing with it an expected $2M economic injection. The event will commence on Saturday, April 6 and conclude on Monday, April 8 with the championship and divisional finals. Games will be played at the Shepparton Sports Stadium as well as Mercy Stadium at Notre Dame College and Visy Community Centre at Wanganui Park Secondary College. Defending champions, Warrnambool Boys and Wodonga Girls will be back looking to reach the same heights and demonstrates excellence from their groups. Basketball Victoria Country general manager, David Huxtable said, “BVC recognises Shepparton basketball and their band of volunteers can conduct a great event and each team and athlete will be well looked after. “The city (Shepparton) caters well for its visitors and has numerous attractions and activities, for parents, siblings and friends to explore and discover the diversity of this region, whilst the championships are being conducted.” Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “Council strives to attract the biggest and best events to Greater Shepparton to help create and support local jobs, keep businesses busy and the economy strong.”
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Enjoy ‘A Good Yarn’ By David Lee I FIND it fascinating the different techniques and materials you can use to make something in a textile format, and you have the chance to not only check out some of the amazing works created by talented individuals but you can get involved in a range of workshops in the upcoming A Good Yarn exhibit and workshops. Run by the Shepparton Textile Artists Inc (STA), pieces are made using a range of materials including chord, scraps of fabric, leaves, bark, twigs, silk paper and a variety of other materials. But what is more captivating than the materials is the wide range of techniques used that create stunning masterpieces…some that you just wouldn’t believe. Artists make a range of items using indigo dyeing, hand stitching, machine stitching, rope making, bookmaking, linocut printing on fabric, eco printing, basket making and beading techniques to name a few. STA president, Judith Roberts said, “The title gives a lot of scope for interpretation. “Some artists will focus on yarn as something with which to stitch, weave, knit, or dye. Others will concentrate on the idea of a yarn as storytelling. “People who attended previous exhibitions and workshops have always been highly enthusiastic. “Their works are so different and are all quite amazing. There will be 2D and 3D pieces, so will not disappoint. “The workshops and exhibition are a part of
LET TEXTILES WOW YOU… Shepparton Textile Artists Inc president, Judith Roberts with a piece created by local resident, Barb Gray which was a part of last year’s A Good Yarn exhibit and workshops, which are coming up again this year. The piece, titled ‘The Lake,’ uses hand dyed fabric and hand made felt that is machine and dense hand stitched. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
the Shepparton Festival so we encourage people to get involved.” If you want to check out some of the previous works or what pieces that show techniques you will be taught during the upcoming workshops, you can find pieces on display at libraries in Shepparton, Mooroopna and Nathalia and in David Stradling Framers in Fryers Street. A Good Yarn exhibition runs from March 16 to 24 upstairs at Eastbank and is open from 10am to 4pm daily with a $3 entry. A Good Yarn workshops run from March 17 to 24 and run from between two or four hours. For bookings, contact Jan on 0488 378 839 or email jmpgdp@gmail.com
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FRIENDLY DOCTOR HERE TO HELP… Better Health Medical Centre’s new GP, Dr Jude James is now taking appointments. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Feel better about your health WITH a wealth of experience and high professional standards, Better Health Medical Centre’s Dr Jude James is now taking appointments at the Wyndham Street clinic. After graduating in India in 2001, Dr James also spent two years training in the UK before moving over to Australia. Dr James has been a GP in Australia for 14 years and has practiced in many regional cities around Australia, including Tamworth, Townsville and Cobram. He had training in emergency medicine and paediatrics before he went in to general practice. “I want to provide a meaningful effect
on patients mental health,” Dr James said, “My areas of interest are geriatrics, palliative care, skin cancer surgery and acute medical emergencies.” Dr Jude James is located at Better Health Medical Centre on 77 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. There is also a nephrologist and gastroenterologist in the same building, as well as the convenience of copious offroad parking (behind the building) and the pathologist located right next door. For more information or to book an appointment, call Better Health Medical Centre on 5897 7288.
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Ironman 4x4 delivers quality and value NOT JUST TYRES… Bridgestone Service Centre Shepparton / Ironman are experts on all things 4X4 and tyres. Visit the showroom today out at New Dookie Road. Photo: Emma Hillier.
By Danielle Cox 4X4 VEHICLES today are not often equipped to carry large loads. In many cases, adding additional equipment and a few passengers to your vehicle is likely to exceed the legal maximum weight (GVM). Bridgestone Service Centre Shepparton / Ironman has your 4x4 needs sorted with a huge range of Ironman 4x4 products in-store, including the Ironman 4x4 GVM upgrade. Bridgestone Service Centre Shepparton / Ironman general business manager, John Zappala said, “The Ironman 4x4 GVM upgrade will assist in satisfying OH&S, insurance and road transport regulation requirements. Ironman 4x4 has conducted all required testing to ensure complete
OLLIES TROLLEY… Shepparton Motor Museum operations manager, Jenna Buzza, is encouraging locals to learn about the region’s rich automotive industry. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
More than just cars at the Shepparton Motor Museum integration with all safety systems and requirements as well as compliance to Federal Laws. “Whether it’s on-road or off-track, one of Australia’s first choices for suspension and accessories is Ironman 4x4 and that’s because they’ve been developed and tested in the harshest conditions in Australia to suit whatever you throw at your vehicle. “We have a large showroom, providing a huge range of Ironman products in-store as well as accessories, suspension options and even 4x4 camping and outdoor gear.” Call the team at Bridgestone Service Centre Shepparton / Ironman on 5831 5177, or visit them at 124/126 New Dookie Road, Shepparton.
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Car and vehicle fanatics across the region have been pulling in to the Shepparton Motor Museum to celebrate its 7th birthday and to enjoy the spectacular Motor Mechanika. With only two weeks of the event remaining, get down quick to check out the 30 local businesses holding stalls and exhibits across a variety of motoring elements including, engine displays, parts and accessories displays, vehicle restorations, sandblasting, trucks and much more. The space is not only just dedicated to motoring; there is also an entire section for bicycles and they even have an old Ollies fried chicken tram trolley set up in the museum space. For those unfamiliar, Ollies is an iconic part of Shepparton’s history that paved the way for KFC to enter the Australian market. By the 1990s, there were many Ollies restaurants around Victoria, including the tram on display
at the Motor Museum that used to operate along St Kilda beach. Shepparton Motor Museum operations manager, Jenna Buzza said, “We have a huge automotive history here in Shepparton and during the Motor Mechanika event we are proud to be showcasing the vast talents of the local community. “It’s not just car history we have on display here and we are filled with items representing the entire automotive industry.” Entry to Motor Mechanika is from $10 per person and includes entry into the Shepparton Motor Museum. Motor Mechanika is running up until March 17 at Emerald Bank, 7725 Goulburn Valley Highway. For further information, visit the Shepparton Motor Museum online at www. sheppartonmotormuseumandcollectibles.com. au or give them a call on 5823 5833.
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IN 1886, the government produced the town plan for Cobram, but it wasn’t until December 2, 1912 that the Cobram township was finally proclaimed by the then Governor of Victoria, Sir John Fuller. Home to 6,014 people, Cobram is the birthplace of Murray Goulburn Co-operative, Australia’s largest
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GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY… Members of the Moira Shire Council, Cobram Roar Football Club, representatives of Saputo Dairy Australia and the local dairy farming community gathered at Cobram Apex Park recently to formally announce a $65,000 contribution by Saputo to go toward the construction of a Cobram Community Soccer Pavilion. Photo: Supplied.
Saputo commits $65,000 for pavilion A COBRAM Community Soccer Pavilion is set to be installed at Cobram Apex Park, following a recent announcement that Saputo would commit to providing $65,000 toward the project. Saputo’s contribution, together with that of the Moira Shire Council, the Federal Government and the Victorian Government will secure the much-needed improved facilities for the Cobram community, with $50,000 going toward infrastructure and $15,000 being provided to Cobram Roar Football Club over three years. The new 664m2 community pavilion will sit adjacent to the existing Cobram Stadium and provide facilities for both players and spectators. Comprising unisex, fully accessible change room facilities, administration facilities for game day officials, as well as improved playing surfaces, the project will allow for increased participation and usage all year. Saputo Inc. chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Lino A. Saputo, Jr. said, “We are delighted to be contributing
to the wellbeing of the Cobram community by supporting the development of this sporting facility. We are constantly evaluating new projects to encourage residents of communities where we operate to adopt healthy lifestyles.” Moira Shire Mayor, Cr Libro Mustica said Saputo’s support for this new development in Cobram was a wonderful contribution. “With 260 registered soccer players on AWFA match days, 290 Cobram Junior Soccer Association registered players and 80 plus volunteers there has been increasing demand for more space and better facilities for soccer in Cobram,” Cr Mustica said. “I commend and thank Saputo for supporting such an important project in Cobram which will enhance the participation of sport for the whole region. This multi-use facility will cater to soccer, but also many other sports played at the precinct, including basketball, netball and cricket.”
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producing sporting heroes including former Geelong AFL players, Australian rules footballers Garry Hocking and Steven Hocking, former Geelong and Essendon AFL player, John Barnes and former Olympic diver, Dean Pullar.
Women rev up historic vehicles for third annual RACV Florence Thomson Tour TWO-HUNDRED women are set to hit the road in a range of historic vehicles to take on the 110km RACV Florence Thomson Tour, which kicks off at the RACV Cobram Resort on April 27. Running for the third year, the tour celebrates the indomitable Florence Thomson, who was the only female entrant in the 1905 Dunlop Reliability Motor contest from Sydney to Melbourne; a 920km journey over what was then essentially a horse track between the two cities. She was one of only 17 contestants to finish the five-day trial. Among the 80 historic cars that took part in the event last year, a 1912 Model 59 Overland Tourer hit the road with a 1930 Ford Model A Sports Coupe, a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite and a 1976 Datsun 260Z. An RACV representative described the tour as an event with a difference. “It focuses on an under-represented section of the motoring community and serves not only to celebrate the courageous women throughout history, but also to recognise the contribution that women bring to modern Australian motoring.”
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Get help to breathe and sleep easy MANY people suffer from respiratory problems, whether through asthma, lung disease or other issues that prevent a good night’s sleep, but that’s where the specialists at The Centre for Sleep & Pulmonary Medicine can help. The new lung function laboratory installed at The Centre for Sleep & Pulmonary Medicine is something not previously seen in Shepparton and using specialised precision and measuring equipment, and utilising the experience and knowledge of respiratory scientist, Emily Francois, the centre assesses patients right here, meaning there is no need to travel. Respiratory and sleep disorders physician, Dr Adrian Chazan said, “It’s good to have all of the equipment and this service offered in the
Enormous month of entertainment continued from front page THE theme for this year’s event is Story Bowl and is a celebration of rich multiculturalism of the Goulburn Valley, while toying with the ‘food bowl’ title of this rich agricultural region. One of the many pieces in direct conversation with this theme is the enormous Bass Bowl sculpture set up at the end of the ‘Rock Correa Walking Track’, on the summit of the ‘Pretty Sally’ hill next to Tallis Wine. Artist and Shepparton Festival life member, John Head said, “The structure represents a combination of natural materials constructed in the shape of a bass clef, a musical instruction to deepen the tone of a song.” The sculpture is designed by John Head and built by John Head and members of the GOATS bike club. Visitors can either view
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Another factor to consider with LED globes is the environmental benefits, with LEDs lasting up to 20 times longer than other lighting sources. This means that they don’t need to be replaced often, reducing the impact of manufacturing, packaging and shipping. LEDs are also designed to provide more than a decade of near maintenance free service. The high cost of LED globes is one reason most households and businesses haven’t made the change already. This has all changed with rebates currently available where LEEA Energy can upgrade all to LED lighting FREE of Charge.
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one place right here in Shepparton. “We can assess all types of breathing problems including asthma, other lung conditions and sleep apnoea. “Asthma tends to be more severe in areas such as the Goulburn Valley due to the local grass pollens as well as inhaled substances that are created through farming and industry. “We bulk bill the tests so there are no out of pocket expenses for patients.” For further information or to book an appointment, visit The Centre for Sleep & Pulmonary Medicine (in the Maude Street Medical Specialist Centre building), 96 Maude Street, Shepparton, online at www.tcspm.com or phone 9191 4043.
As Lukas is a licensed A Grade Electrician and LEEA Energy is part of the Victorian Government’s Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) scheme, he will exchange your existing spiral CFL globes for 7-watt LED globes free of charge. Customers will be able to swap halogen downlights, bathroom tastic lights ( not heat lamps ) and outdoor sensor light globes to LED for free also. You receive full compliance papers and as this is part of the VEU scheme the cost can be subsidised. Lukas said ‘It really is one of those times where everyone wins and it’s great to be able to help serve the community in the Shepparton region.’
the structure from the Tallis Wine cellar door or up close and personal by walking along the track to the summit of the hill. While you are out at Tallis Wine, it is worth also checking out the enormous Yorta Yorta Turtle Geoglyph, returning to Shepparton for the first time since 2013. The Bass Bowl sculpture and the Yorta Yorta Turtle Geoglyph are free events, accessible Tuesday to Thursday from 11am – 3pm and Friday to Sunday 11am – 4pm and will be closed Monday’s and public holidays. Many of the events taking place as part of the Shepparton Festival program require tickets and some tend to sell out quite quickly. Be sure to secure tickets to all the events you wish to attend by visiting www. sheppartonfestival.org.au or by grabbing the booklet from The Adviser office, SAM, Riverlinks, Greater Shepparton Information Centre and other participating sponsors.
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Roadwork won’t stop quality service
THAT NEW SCHOOL FEELING… From left, Tatura Primary School principal, Susanne Gill with foundation students, Harrison Bishop, Emir Kavas, Lilly Wood and Penny Wootton, who are very excited about their new building. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Tatura unveils $2.5M educational upgrade continued from front page ALSO as part of the development, the school was able to install a much larger courtyard space for outdoor learning and play. Tat u ra Pri ma r y S chool pri ncipal, Susa n ne G i l l sa id , “T he last t i me something like this happened was when the Building the Educational Revolution buildings were rolled out across the state in 2010. “Fourteen months ago we got a call out of the blue to say we were going to receive the funding for the building, which was a big surprise.
“We were able to have a big say in the design and fit-out of the building. “The building was delivered in July 2018 and the fit-out and completion occurred up until November when the students and staff moved in. “This means we now have state-of-theart facilities and it’s pretty amazing to be able to offer this to our students.” Labor Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said, “We’re ensuring local students have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and every child is given every chance to succeed. “Local families can now enjoy great new facilities at Tatura Primary School.”
ONE STOP SHOP… From left, Verney Road Milkbar and Takeaway managers, Ching Diao, Terry Diao, team members, Shelby Carson, Cherie Barrett, Irene Knight, Debbie Rhodes and manager, Tammy Yang. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
DESPITE commencement of roadwork out the front recently, Verney Road Milkbar and Takeaway is running as usual, with staff promising to continue to deliver top-quality service to the community. Operated by t wo different local families since 1978, the Verney Road store is an essential mainstay of northern Shepparton, stocking a huge range of grab and go hot food and daily-made sandwiches and salad rolls. Grab a bite as quickly as possible, without needing to wait in line! Verney
Road Milkbar and Takeaway is focussed on ensuring fast customer service so you can continue on to your next job. There is also a wide range of milk, soft drinks, sports and energy drinks available to help keep you energised throughout the day. T he shop is one of the busiest takeaway places in Shepparton’s north, but Verney Road Milkbar and Takeaway will continue its focus on excellent customer service. Pop in and visit them today at 9 Conifer Street, Shepparton or call them on 5821 2676.
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ABOVE: SMOKO AT THE PIG FARM… From left, Remmy, pig farm operator, Archie and Dennis. FAR RIGHT: FISH ON… George catching Tilapia on Lake Victoria (second largest freshwater lake in the world) using bamboo fishing rods with no reel and little plastic bags as floats. BELOW: SCHOOL’S OUT… Girls on the way back home from school at Manya, southern Uganda.
FOR Shepparton man, George Adams, it was an opportunity to see another country and experience a different way of life. A family friend, Archie Gubbins spends a lot of time in Uganda and works for the clothing company Cotton On who donate funds to build schools in countries like Uganda. When George heard he was heading back he decided to go with him to experience the lifest yle. They flew into Entebbe then had a five hour drive to Manya where a school has been built. George was taken by the friendliness of the people. Young boys and girls attending the school and the people in the nearby village were so welcoming. Archie has established a pig farm and the locals help out with the running of it. They also grow their own produce and have goats, pigs and cattle. Everyone looks well and healthy.
George stayed at the local pa rish church which of fe r s ba sic accommodation. It was good but the local electricity supply tends to come and go so he set himself up with battery operated lights and got used to cold showers. Back in Shepparton, George started thinking about his Ugandan experience and has decided he wants to go back but this time for up to 12 months. He will return to Manya and from there explore more of the country and see more wildlife including the mountain gorillas, which Uganda is famous for. Later he plans to buy a motorbike and explore more of Africa going into Kenya, Zimbabwe and Cape Town. It all sounds like a great experience for a young man, an experience I will look forward to hearing about when George next returns to Shepparton. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance.
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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING GV SPIRITUALIST CENTRE is holding their next meeting on March 10 at the North Shepparton Community Centre, 12 Parkside Drive, Shepparton at 1:30pm. The medium for the day will be Julia McKay. All welcome. For enquiries, phone Jan on 0427 745 354. THE SHEPPARTON A N D DISTR ICT PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP’S next gathering will be held at the North Shepparton Community House 58 Olympic Avenue, Shepparton on Tuesday, March 12 form 1pm for a BYO lunch. Tea and coffee will be on hand. For further information, contact Peter Leahy on 5829 9411 or 0427 326 414, or alternatively Kevin Robins on 0448 265 104. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SHEPPARTON INC will be holding its charity pop-up shop/garage sale at the rear of the Fruit Market (opposite Bunnings Warehouse (entrance at the rear Overlander car park) on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 between 9:30am and 3:30pm and Saturday, March 16 between 8:30am and 3pm. If you wish to donate goods, contact Margaret on 0418 586 034.
send us your snaps WA N T to se e you r photos i n t he newspaper? We are calling on all our readers to send in their photos for the chance to have it selected to go to print. This week we were sent this interesting photo of W histling Ducks taken at Nathalia Creek by Eva McDonald, which according to the photographer is rare to see in our region.
Please send your photos to photo@sheppartonadviser.com.au or message it to us via our Facebook page ‘The Shepparton Adviser.’ If you are sending via email, please keep your email’s total size to under 8mb.
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Harmonious cricket success A BIG SURPRISE… Local resident Cedah Opie has been lucky enough to be selected to be one of 59 who will be taking on the grid at the upcoming Grand Prix as a Grid Kid. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Local karting kids excited for grid By David Lee EXCITEMENT is bubbling away inside of local resident, 9-year-old Cedah Opie as she anxiously awaits taking to the Grand Prix track later this month as one of this year’s Grid Kids. Being one of 280 applicants, Cedah is one of 59 who will take to the grid on March 17, but will get a taste of the action a little earlier after having also been invited to attend the launch of the Grand Prix in Federation Square, Melbourne on March 13. Cedah has been racing karts since she was 6-years-old and is a member of the Goulburn
Valley Kart Club, telling The Adviser that she didn’t know her parents had put the application in. Cedah said, “I didn’t know so when I found out I had been chosen it was a big surprise. “I will be standing in the pit lane in front of the drivers for the national anthem. “I am really excited and looking forward to meeting Daniel Ricciardo.” Joining Cedah will be local resident, 11-year-old Bree Scouller, who is also from the Goulburn Valley Cart Club.
BATTLING IT OUT ON THE PITCH… Players from Connect GV Kangaroos (white shirts) taking on Verney Road School (blue shirts) at Princess Park as part of this year’s All Abilities Cricket 2019 GV Harmony Cup Invitational. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
By David Lee EIGHTY players took to the cricket pitch last week to take part in yet another successful All Abilities Cricket 2019 GV Harmony Cup Invitational. Following the matches, Westpac presented a cheque for $1,000 to go towards funding the growth of all abilities cricket at the Shepparton/ Youth Club United Cricket Club. A Shepparton/Youth Club United Cricket Club representative said, “The 2019 GV Harmony Cup Invitational was a huge success. “In its fourth year, this was our biggest
one yet with 80 players and 40 support staff/ spectators in attendance. “Congratulations must go to Verney Road School who defeated Shepparton/Youth Club United Cricket Club/Connect GV Wallabies in the grand final. “Both teams were unbeaten going into the final, although the Wallabies snuck through via a super over against Cobram & District Specialist School. “Verney Road School were way too good though, winning the final easily.”
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THE MAKING OF NEW DOCTORS… From left, new Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) students and local residents, Ella Sprunt and Gabriella Hill. Photo: Supplied.
Patients hear the mighty roar
Richmond Football Club players, Alex Rance, Connor Menadue, Dylan Grimes, David Astbury, Nathan Broad, Toby Nankervis, Ben Griffiths, Dan Butler, Ivan Soldo, Camdyn McIntosh took the time out to visit patients at GV Health on Friday last week, before their big match against Melbourne at Deakin Reserve at the weekend. The visit was made all the special for one patient and mad Richmond fan, Josef Bela, who had planned to go to the Maude Street Mall to get his Richmond items signed, was teed up to go to the luncheon on Saturday and the game on Sunday, but wound up unwell and in surgical. Josef said, “I’ve been pretty down over the past two weeks, but to have the boys come for a visit is pretty cool.” When asked if he had anything to say to the boys, Joseph said, “Go hard boys. Bring the flag home this year.” Richmond Football Club player, defender Dylan Grimes said, “It’s been humbling to see all the people going through adversity in their lives but still show their support for the club as supporters. To be able to be at the hospital and brighten someone’s day and make them smile makes it all worth while.” From left, patient and mad Richmond Football Club supporter, Josef Bela with players, David Astbury and Dylan Grimes. Photo: David Lee.
New biomedical students to curb doctor shortage By David Lee FIFTEEN new students kicked off their Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) last week, which aims to help curb the doctor shortage in rural and regional areas as part of the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network. This innovative new program will provide seven years of training and students who successfully complete a three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) course at La Trobe’s Bendigo or Albury-Wodonga campus will gain guaranteed entry into the University of Melbourne’s Doctor Of Medicine postgraduate program in Shepparton. Included in the 15 are three local residents, Isabella Trevaskis, Ella Sprunt and Gabriella Hill, who say that having the opportunity to practice medicine is a dream come true. Ella said, “I decided to apply because I have always
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dreamed of being a doctor. Before this course was invented last year I was going to go to Melbourne and do three years there and then take the steps to get into medicine but that wouldn’t guarantee I would get in. “This course is my dream. I get to stay at home and there is a guarantee of getting into medicine. “I imagine myself working as a GP or in the emergency department for a couple of years before making a decision on any particular interests.” Gabriella said, “This course, in particular, appealed to me because I like the idea of rural medicine, and medicine in general. I completed work experience in year 10 at GV Health and fell in love with medicine. Being a rural course is fantastic and I am grateful to have been given this opportunity. “For a long time I was interested in surgery, but this may change after getting an insight into different areas throughout this course.”