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Community unites for cleanup

A message from Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor

— Cr Shane Sali

“Seeing the flooding across the region over the past week has been difficult for everyone. Thousands of properties have been affected by floodwaters across Greater Shepparton. While this has been an extremely tough time for us all, residents have remained calm and patient, and the community spirit shown has been unlike no other. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone across the region for helping out in whatever way they can. Whether that was through checking in on family, friends and neighbours, helping out with the massive task of filling sandbags, delivering food and supplies to isolated households or helping out with the huge clean-up task – your efforts have been remarkable. It is through difficult times like this where our community truly shines and we have shown just how resilient we are,”

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Shane Sali.

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VICTORY PARK, SHEPPARTON

FLOOD RECOVERY Supp ting r c munity

Victorian SES volunteers

Providing emergency assistance to flood-affected communities

VICTORIA Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers provide support to communities 24-hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Volunteers have been on the ground providing flood preparedness advice directly to households at risk prior to floods occurring. They have been working in their communities to provide sandbagging support and putting their lives on the line working with other emergency service personnel

to rescue people and their pets when they have been isolated by floodwater.

VICSES volunteers ask that community members heed emergency advice to prepare, evacuate if advised to do so and to never drive on flooded roads.

For advice on how to prepare for floods and to find your local flood guide visit ses.vic.gov.au

For flood and storm emergency assistance call 132 500.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES...

Victorian State Emergency Service volunteers are on the ground providing assistance to flood-affected areas. For flood and storm emergency assistance, please call 132 500.

Financial assistance available

FEDERAL government support payments are now available for flood-affected residents in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Greater Shepparton, Campaspe, Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires.

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) are available now until April 15 (AGDRP) and April 14 (DRA), 2023 via the myGov website with a link to Centrelink.

The AGDRP provides lump sum payments of $1,000 to eligible adults and $400 to eligible children 15 years and under.

The AGDRP is to assist with major damage sustained to property or other major assets (an asset or combined assets work $20K or more) as a result of the October floods.

If you have lost income as a direct result of the

Victorian floods starting October 6, 2022, you can apply for up to 13 weeks of income support.

To receive DRA, you will need to have earned less than the average Australian weekly income ($1,737.10) in the weeks after this income loss and if aged between 16-21, prove that you have been living independently.

If you’re a couple, you can both claim this payment and/or the AGDRP but will need to make separate claims.

To be eligible for AGDRP or DRA (or both) you need to be an Australian resident or hold an eligible visa.

To make a claim head to servicesaustralia.gov.au or if you don’t have a myGov account call the emergency information line, 1802266, to set up an account with proof of identification documentation at the ready.

Can you get back home?

EVACUATED: The O’Halloran family from Mooroopna were told to evacuate their home in Morrell Street Mooroopna as the flood water level rose. They were able to get across the causeway prior to it being closed and were staying with family in Shepparton. When this photo was taken of them at the Shepparton-end of the causeway recently, they weren’t sure if their house had been inundated or not. The O’Halloran family are just one of many families displaced by the floods and were very keen to get back home. Keen to get back home, from left, David, Isaac, Peta, Charlotte and Seth O’Halloran had to evacuate their family home in Mooroopna.

Photo: Will Adams

2022 Goulburn Valley Flood Recovery Wrap

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FEATURING MANY

Water diverted to “dustbowl”

By Stephanie Holliday

IN March, we covered the slow demise of Greens Lake in Corop, located downstream of the Waranga Basin.

The water level at the recreational lake had been progressively drying up since it was decommissioned as a water storage facility in 2019.

Continued

to support selfless community spirit

By Deanne Jeffers

Shepparton was hit with the pandemic and

orders, Azem Elmaz

of

Shish Kebab

closed

BACKING THE COMMUNITY... The Shepparton Club have donated $5,000 to People Supporting People and community stalwart, Azem Elmaz owner of Lutfi yes Shish Kebab, Shepparton Club president April Hipwell, and volunteer and Nationals Party candidate Kim O’Keeffe. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

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A tribute to the late Ken Gash

IN gratitude and in appreciation of Ken Gash, co-founder of Shepparton’s rehabilitation centre - The Cottage - family, friends and centre residents came together on Friday, October 21 to pay homage to the much-loved philanthropist and successful local businessman who recently passed away.

Determined to provide a safe and stable accommodation opportunity for local people experiencing drug and alcohol addiction, Ken and his wife Helma, along with Rob and Trish Bryant initiated the affordable and accessible rehabilitation centre in the heart of Shepparton, which

has positively changed the lives of many, who would have otherwise fallen through the cracks.

To date, The Cottage has helped 400 people with its addiction rehabilitation program with a commendable 50 percent success rate.

Personally, rolling up his sleeves to develop programs that provided residents with the opportunity to work, gain employment and refine life skills, Ken orchestrated crews of residents to also engage in community work including helping farmers and landowners to rebuild fences in the Corryong region after the 2020 bushfires as well as sandbagging in Shepparton and Rochester in response to the devasting floods.

Co-founder of The Cottage, Rob Bryant said, “Ken was a can-do person. If we needed something done or wanted to build on how we could assist the recovery of our residents, Ken was there and getting on with it.

“We will miss him dearly, but he has left a powerful legacy which we will continue to honour.”

A MAN OF VISION...Philanthropist and cofounder of The Cottage, Ken Gash, has been remembered by family, friends and the community he worked tirelessly to assist. Photo: Supplied

Ken was a can-do person. If we needed something done or wanted to build on how we could assist the recovery of our residents, Ken was there and getting on with it.

A plaque in commemoration of Ken’s remarkable contribution and leadership in assisting those suffering from the disease of addiction was unveiled by Ken’s son Shaun on Friday, October 21 at The Cottage, with Ken’s wife Helma, standing alongside.

Nothing is more important than providing the best start to life

THERE is nothing more important than providing a child with the very best start to life.

From the age of zero to eight, a child is a ‘sponge’, rapidly learning from experiences while developing cognitively, socially and emotionally as well as physically.

In recognition of the critical importance of the formative years, the Victorian Government has committed nine billion dollars to expand kindergarten programs across the state as part of its Best Start, Best Life campaign.

Beginning in 2023, kindergarten will be made free to all three-

year-old and four-year-old children in Victoria, saving parents up to $2,500 per child, per year.

Free kindergarten will be available from all sessional and longday care settings who opt-in to the Best Start, Best Life program.

To date, with 95 percent of sessional kindergartens as well as 97 percent of long-day care centres in Victoria signing-up to the initiative, the Best Start, Best Life program is positive news for families and services alike, as children partake in enriching, playbased learning for free.

The humble heroes

By Natasha Fujimoto

WITH endless gratitude to all those who have worked to support Greater Shepparton through and beyond the floods, the story of Jimmy Shi’s efforts to provide his local community with essential supplies through rising flood waters at the Colliver Road Foodworks, is a shining example of community spirit.

Described as ‘the best boss ever,’ by Foodworks employees, Jimmy describes the anxiety he felt as flood waters began to rise rapidly on Saturday evening, October 15.

“The road was closed off Saturday afternoon and water took just three hours to rise almost to shop level. Sunday was the

worst and without the sandbags delivered by the SES, we would have been in real trouble,” Jimmy said.

Not knowing how high the water would get and with conflicting news sources, Jimmy spent a terrified Sunday night lifting stock off lower shelves,

“I was so scared about the water because just a centimetre of water would mean I’d have to turn the power off.”

Despite the threat of stock loss, Jimmy kept his doors open into the evening as people in the area had no other means of getting supplies,

“Most customers in this area don’t drive and they were stuck inside their houses.

“Customers were really happy to have us open so they could get food and drinks. It would have been more dangerous for them to go into town.”

Praising his dedicated staff members, Vikki Butt and Kai Bocktin, Jimmy says that he would not have been able to stay open

without them, “Vikki walked through thigh-high water to get here, even as her own street was flooding and Kai came in on his two days off because they knew that if we’d closed our doors the people in this community would have been in real trouble,” Jimmy said.

Dutton and Birrell offer support and assess the need

By Natasha Fujimoto

MATCHING the Prime Minister and Victorian Premier’s visits to flood-affected areas in Victoria earlier in the week, Federal Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton was joined by Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell, state Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell, National Party member and senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie and Greater Shepparton City Council mayor, Cr Shane Sali at the McIntosh Flood Relief Centre on Thursday, October 20.

Against a backdrop of volunteers packing boxes of essentials for the flood impacted and ADF soldiers standing alongside impressive bushmasters, the squad of Federal, State and Local Government members offered words of support and praise for the Greater Shepparton Community and for its collective efforts in helping those in need.

Commending the volunteers of GV Cares, the SES and the

Greater Shepparton City Council as well as several other support services in response to the devastating floods, Mr Dutton said,

“We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the government, with every agency that is here, to make sure …we can help people turn the corner and get back to their lives, help in the clean-up, and help with the rebuilding.

“…there’s a big rebuild that’s required - the roads, and the infrastructure that will need to be replaced and …hardened against a future flooding event.”

On the ground from the get-go, Mr Birrell said,

“I want to explain to Canberra exactly what we are facing here, what people are going through and the level of support that we need.

“…We’re going to learn a lot from this and …we [will] have conversations about how we can manage infrastructure after that,” Mr Birrell said.

ANXIOUS MOMENTS TO STAY OPEN FOR THE COMMUNITY... Colliver Road Foodworks manager Jimmy Shi and employee Vikki Butt tested their nerve to stay open for the local community.

Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

ON THE GROUND TO VIEW THE FLOOD RESPONSE...

From left, Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell, senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie, Greater Shepparton City Council mayor, Cr Shane Sali, federal opposition leader Peter Dutton and federal member for Nicholls Sam Birrell. Photo: Will Adams

$5,000 to support selfless community spirit

SHEPPARTON Club general manager, Wayne Sutton said, “I’ve heard Azem’s name bandied around town since I arrived here in Shepparton for his true generousity and community support, and that is a bloody rare quality.

“Azem’s work is heartfelt. He has no judgement, no boundaries, he will go anywhere and help anyone. We want to do anything to take the pressure off so he can

continue supporting those who need it.”

“Imagine if another five people with that kind of calibre stepped up in the community. We’re incredibly lucky to have such a person who is so selfless,” said Shepparton Club president, April Hipwell.

From next year, People Helping People will receive ongoing support from The Shepparton Club’s monthly charity raffles.

Alongside her state election campaign, Kim O’Keeffe has been volunteering with People Helping People preparing three meals a day for emergency workers. She said volunteers will be needed over the coming weeks as Greater Shepparton prepares for the clean-up and braces for ongoing wet weather.

If you or your business can assist Azem Elmaz and People Supporting People, contact Kim on 0447 713 838. Donations can be made to People

Supporting People (BSB: 033-254 ACC: 318 837).

If you or your business can assist Azem Elmaz and People Supporting People, contact Kim on 0447 713 838. Donations can be made to People Supporting People (BSB: 033254 ACC: 318 837).

Every bit helps

By Kelly Carmody

ON Monday October 17, Harvey Norman’s proprietor of computers and entertainment Adam Denny was sitting at home wondering how he could help the affected flood people in his region, and

“I have raised three kids here in this community and I needed to do something to help,” said Adam.

“We are currently working on the next round of donations, but we need to make sure they go to the right places,” he added.

CURRENTLY WORKING ON NEXT ROUND OF DONATIONS... More than 300 people were helped thanks to much needed power bank donations. Photo: supplied

GREATER SHEPPARTON SECONDARY COLLEGE

NAI Harcourts Rinnovate

Brokers

$1.2M funding for Foodshare

THE State Government will invest $1M for Shepparton Foodshare’s forever home, on top of $200,000 announced last week.

Independent Member for Shepparton, Suzanna Sheed, welcomed the $1.2M commitment for the relocation of Shepparton Foodshare from its current location at the old Ardmona Cannery to a new premises adjacent to the Mooroopna Woolworths/Aldi carpark, which was generously donated to the Andreadis family.

Ms Sheed said, “I am delighted that the State Government has come to the rescue to fund this project after the failed promise of $600,000 made by the Federal Coalition Government earlier this year.”

“In January, Barnaby Joyce visited Shepparton and stood alongside previous Nationals Member for Nicholls Damian Drum and its then-Nationals candidate Sam Birrell and announced they awarded Shepparton Foodshare $600,000 in

funding, but it was never delivered.

“The Federal Coalition did not sign off their Appropriation Bill 2 before calling an election, meaning that all funds for new administered expenses were not secured, including this $600,000 for Shepparton Foodshare.

Ms Sheed praised Shepparton Foodshare as the “beating heart of food supplies for those in need in our community,” which was reopened on Monday after being impacted by floodwater.

“Shepparton Foodshare provides food year-round to food relief agencies. We saw them come to the rescue supplying food to residents when we were in lockdown last year and again during the flood, even when their own premises was flooded,” said Ms Sheed.

“I am delighted that the Victorian Government picked up the Federal Coalition’s tab as well as its half and supported this important service.”

Shepparton High School reunion venue change

AFTER a two year hiatus, The Shepparton High School reunion is back on for 2022.

This event has been very enjoyable and well attended for over 70 years. Many former students from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s travel to catch up with friends from long ago, not only from within Victoria but also from interstate.

“The student’s committee have really enjoyed organising this event and connecting with past students from our classes throughout the years,” said co-organiser Millicent McNeill.

“After a couple of years of the reunion being postponed, we are so excited to see everyone and eager enjoy a lovely lunch with old friends.”

The event will take place on Sunday November 6, and due to the floods, the venue has been changed from The Royal Mail Hotel to the Mooroopna Golf Club. The cost is now $26 per person and please RSVP to Joy Phillis on (03) 5825 1840 or Millicent McNeill on 0409 438 299 by Friday October 28.

SUCCESSFUL FUNDING... Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed has welcomed the funding announcement of $1.2M that will help build Shepparton Foodshare’s new premises. Photo: Supplied

Flexibility to deliver

By Natasha Fujimoto

WITH fridges full of stock, two aged care facilities and one hospital reliant on his meat deliveries, Martin Krueger of Krueger’s Fine Meats and Small Goods in Colliver Road, anxiously watched the flood waters creep-up overnight to his shopfront door via a security camera on Sunday, October 16.

With tools and equipment ready to swoop in if necessary to save what he could, Martin was relieved when the waters finally began to recede from his shop after holding steady for some time.

Unable to open to the public on the following Monday and Tuesday, Martin was forced to discard his refrigerated van to make his deliveries to Mercy Place and Harmony Village as well as

to the Private Hospital due to high water levels on the roads.

Using a four-wheel drive instead, Martin, with the help of employee David, had to make quick dashes across town to deliver fresh meat.

Seemingly unfazed by the events, Martin was full of praise for his staff while acknowledging the benefits of a small business model in being able to improvise and respond flexibly to challenging circumstances, as he said,

“To be honest, when you are a small business it’s a lot easier to turn things whichever way you need to. If you have a larger operation, it is more difficult to be flexible.

“We have two very experienced butchers on staff and a team that works well together who

shared good ideas to get us through,” Martin said.

When asked how the community around the area had coped with the flooding, Martin proudly stated,

Year 12 students exemplify resilience

By Natasha Fujimoto

THE challenge and pressure of year 12 VCE for most students speaks for itself under ‘normal’ circumstances but when you consider what this year’s cohort of students have had to endure in the lead up to their all-important final exams, it takes your breath away.

Through bushfires, covid lockdowns and two broken years of online learning, VCE students Amy McCorry and Chelsea Kubeil have had to work harder than any previous generation to graduate.

A talented dancer and actor, with over 50 stage performances to her name, Amy has a full ledger of VCE subjects on her plate. Hoping to be a dance instructor in the future Amy said,

“Year 12 has been a struggle for me, I struggle with learning, and I can get easily distracted.

“Just before the floods, I was going to the library every

day until 10pm. I was proud of how hard I was working and with the floods, my motivation just washed away.”

A talented academic, Chelsea has her eyes set on becoming an occupational therapist, and although she has studied hard all year, the floods were an event that knocked her sideways,

“I had to evacuate my home and although I had wifi where I was staying, I just felt so tired. I just felt like I didn’t want to do anything.”

With the floods cancelling the girl’s official graduation day at school, they have remarkably bounced back to resume their exam preparation.

With derivative scores to fall back on, Amy and Chelsea aim to give it their all in their final exams, but for Amy the disappointment of not being able say goodbye to all her classmates and teachers was a bitter blow,

“I wanted to thank my teachers and say goodbye to all

“It brought a lot of people together; I’ve never seen so many neighbours standing in the street talking in groups. People said they were talking to people that they’d never spoken to before, in that regard, it was quite a nice thing.”

my friends together at school one last time. When we missed out on that, it was enough to make me want to cry.”

JUMPING HURDLES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE... VCE students Chelsea Kubeil (left) and Amy McCorry dig deep to muster motivation to successfully complete exams after pandemic, bushfires and floods. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

RESPONSIVE TO CHALLENGE... Martin Krueger of Krueger’s Fine Meats and Small Goods in Colliver Road had the flexibility to keep delivering as the flood waters rose. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

Water diverted to “dustbowl”

DESPITE this, in February 2020, Goulburn-Murray Water unveiled a $200,000 new shower and toilet facility at the lake.

In 2019, a deal between Goulburn Murray Water (GMW) and the Commonwealth has seen 8,300 precious megalitres of water traded away to the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder. Without a remaining physical connection to the system, Greens Lake was to be dry most years.

This was to the dismay of many local visitors of the lake.

“We have been visiting the lake as a family since we moved to the region. We enjoy visiting all year round. It’s been a great place for recreational activities like boating, camping, fishing and water sports. Even in winter, we rug up, and the kid’s fish,” said Sammy Stanford in March.

“It’s a safe place for families to visit as small children can play along the water’s edge and it’s a free camping site, which is rare these days,” said Sammy.

On October 13 however, water began to be diverted to the lake, in a bid to prevent water backing up at Colbinabbin, which

would have potentially induced flooding. Goulburn-Murray Water has advised this is only a temporary measure. At the time of

print, Greens Lake is filled at a capacity of 54.34 percent. Water is also being diverted to Lake Cooper near Corop.

White King-Pental Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner postponed

AS our region faces the enormous task of flood clean-up, the 2022 White King-Pental Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner planned for Friday, October 28 has been postponed.

Close to 500 guests were set to attend the special 25th Gala Business Awards, after a two-year Covid-induced hiatus. Despite the gala being postponed, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry is immensely proud of the calibre of nominees.

“The 200+ individuals/businesses nominated this year from across the greater Shepparton region, is a testament

to the camaraderie and fortitude of our entire business community. It is great to see people getting behind the Business Excellence Awards and nominating, celebrating the amazing diversity of business within the Greater Shepparton community,” said Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Tracy Lyle.

“Surprisingly, some of our finalists admitted to not being aware how much they are appreciated or what a great job they are doing, so being nominated was an unexpected and a much-appreciated lift.”

Although now postponed the Chamber and sponsors

look forward to celebrating 25 years of the Business Excellence awards with the 2021 and 2022 finalists, as well as friends, family and the business community.

“Our thoughts are with the community, your families and businesses as you deal with the impact of the recent floods and post-flood recovery,” said Tracy.

“We will be working to reschedule this event for a future date, hopefully very soon. We will provide further communication on this new event date once we have made arrangements.”

REFILL…Regular visitor to Greens Lake in recent years, Sammy Stanford witnessed firsthand how it became progressively dry. Pictured are her sons Asher and Mace staring in disbelief about how much it had receded in March. GMW have been diverting water there in recent days in a bid to prevent water backing up at Colbinabbin.

Photo: Sammy Stanford

WHITTLESEA SHOW NEWS

WHIT T L ESEA

A G RICULTU R AL SOCIE T Y

Whittlesea Show returns bigger and better for 2022! So let’s CELEBRATE!!

There will be a huge variety of displays, events, attractions and fun activities on offer. Come and join us for a family-focused weekend, catering for all ages and interests.

CATTLE / POULTRY / SHEEP & ALPACAS / HOBBY LIVESTOCK

In keeping with the Agricultural foun dations of the Show, there are exhibits across a wide variety of breeds. Spe cial sections for Cattle include Cattle Handling, Beef, Dairy and Calf Rearing classes. Classes covering both wool and breed are held in the Alpaca (Sat) & Sheep (Sun) pavilion, and there is an additional area for miniature breeds of livestock. With a wonderful display of poultry varieties nearby in the Poultry Pavilion, you’re sure to discover some interesting breeds of birds.

ANIMAL NURSERY

Always a favourite with young show-go ers, the Nursery provides an up close and personal experience with a variety of farm-yard babies. Enjoy a photo op portunity with your favourite furred or feathered friend.

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

A showcase of talent from both local artists and from further afield, present ing a variety of art & photography me dia providing a wonderful opportunity for visitors to view and enjoy the cre ativity and talent.

FARM AND GARDEN

Entries include vegetables, fruit, eggs, pasture, hay and crops from hobby and home farms and gardens. The display promotes the importance of local food production and farming.

FREE CIRCUS

Great family entertainment: fun dog show, side shows, family fun and games on the main arena, trade exhib its, roving entertainment and of course, carnival rides & SHOW BAGS!

WOODCHOP

With the skill and precision of the en trants on display, the Woodchop com petition is a Show favourite. Watching the chips fly with the speed and energy of this sport makes it a feature event of the Show.

EDUCATION

Entries are received from local Prima ry, Secondary and Specialist schools across Melboure’s northern fringe, with a dedicated Special Needs sec tion included. Art, collage, creative language, tech, graphics, photography and more create a colourful display in the Education pavilion and provide a wonderful platform for our young en trants to show their talents.

FREE STAGE COACH RIDES, STILT DIVAS, APPLE PEELING COMP, MOUNTED GAMES, WOOD CARVING, CHOOK RACING, GRAND PARADE 3pm SAT & SUN!

HOMECRAFTS

The Homecrafts Pavilion is a center piece of the Show, housing the craft, cookery, decorated cakes, needle work as well as horticulture and floral ar rangements on display. There will also be a host of demonstrations such as sewing, paper-craft and china paint ing; and for the kids decorated biscuits being made to take home on the day.

FOOD EXPO

Food options at the Show are wide and varied and cater for everyone! You won’t go hungry while you enjoy the Show as there is plenty on offer to tempt your tastebuds. At the northern end of the showgrounds, you will find the Expo with a range of local and regional food options to tempt the tastebuds.

FREE TICKETS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14!

HORSES AND SHOWJUMPING

The Whittlesea Show has an extensive program of led and ridden, breed and harness events and each year attracts very large entries from across the state and beyond. The showjumping will pro vide a lot of excitement with the new Jack Eadon Memorial Showjumping Championship across both days.

HERITAGE

The Heritage display provides a won derful insight into days gone by. Pres ervation of agricultural history makes for a fascinating tour, with equipment and vintage machinery on display. There is a working blacksmith demon stration area, providing a close view of the skills involved at the forge.

Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Rd. Whittlesea www.whittleseashow.org.au

WESTERN END OF VAUGHAN STREET, SHEPPARTON

MOOROOPNA

INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE

VICTORY PARK

VICTORIA LAKE, WYNDHAM STREET

THE CAUSEWAY

THE CAUSEWAY

October floods in photos

PICTURED are photos captured around the district during the October flood emergency. Rising rivers have transformed our landscape and challenged our community. Fantastic examples of

residents and volunteers pitching in helping one another have been on display and this spirit will put Greater Shepparton in good stead as it prepares for the clean-up ahead.

Photos: Will Adams, Natasha Fujimoto

MCINTOSH RECOVERY CENTRE

VICTORIA LAKE, WYNDHAM STREET

MOOROOPNA WATER TOWER

THE CAUSEWAY

Opera on the Snow Road

narrator throughout to draw in even the youngest patron.

IT’s time to be carried away by act and overture, costume and score, and be thoroughly entertained by Lyster Opera’s production of ‘La Cenerentola’ (Cinderella) by Gioachino Rossini

For one spectacular afternoon at Oxley Shire Hall, the stage will come alive with operatic drama and whimsy as the story of Cinderella unfolds through a frolic of exquisite costumes, subplots, disguises and song.

Continuing in the fine tradition of William Saurin Lyster (1828-1880), an Irishman who made it his mission to bring opera to the people, Lyster Opera’s Cinderella will engage all ages with a

With professional performers and based on a Rossini score with markings from the great composer himself, Cinderella is a wonderful way to enjoy a story with universal appeal while being enthralled and entertained.

In great anticipation of taking his opera on the road, Cinderella director and performer, Jaimie Moffat said, “We are so delighted to be travelling, bringing the music, fun and hilarity of Cinderella to regional Victoria. After all the recent turmoil and events, it is a great way to enjoy an operatic extravaganza.”

Lyster Opera presents ‘La Cenerentola’ by Gioachino Rossini at Oxley Shire Hall, 1157 Snow Road, Oxley on Saturday, November 12 at 2.00pm. Tickets are $30 with $25 for concession holders and can be purchased at www.lysteropera.com.au

Into the Third Dimension

KYABRAM Town Hall Gallery & Information Centre is home to four gallery spaces within its heritage walls. The Community Gallery, The Classic Gallery, The Isobel Harvie Gallery and the Splinter Contemporary Gallery.

Until December 3, contemporary artist Judith Hutchins presents her “Essence of Australia” exhibition, with works depicting the vast, arid landscapes of the outback, to pastoral scenes and to the majesty of the forest.

Until November 6, Splinter

Contemporary Artists current exhibition allows artists to explore their concept of a third dimension.

A third dimension adds solidity to a two-dimensional system. In confers a reality. Splinter artists interpret this reality.

Kyabram Town Hall Gallery & Information Centre is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4pm. It is located at 199-209 Allen Street, and they can be contacted via email at info@ kyabramtownhall.com.au or via phone on

OPERATIC FAIRYTALE... from left, Helen Koehne as Clorinda and Angelique Tot as Tisbe, are wicked step-sisters singing-up stagey melodrama in Lyster Opera’s presentation of Rossin’s ‘Cinderella’. Picture: Supplied

LOCAL HUB OF ART AND CULTURE... Until November 6, Splinter Contemporary Artists have an exhibit at Kyabram Town Hall Gallery & Information Centre, an exploration of their concept of a third dimension. From left is Kyabram Town Hall committee treasurer Margaret Smerdon, chairperson of the committee Vicki Neele and gallery promotor Anne Churches. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

Library extends support to flood-affected

By Deanne Jeffers

RECOGNISING libraries as important sanctuaries for the community to meet, learn and unwind, hours were extended at Tatura Library, where hundreds were evacuated to safety.

“No buildings or assets have been damaged across any municipalities at the moment. Shepparton and Mooroopna weren’t impacted, Mooroopna having only just escaped – the water was close to the floor,” explained GV Libraries CEO, Kevin Preece.

“Tatura Library opened for additional hours because of the number of people displaced. We opened the library there on Wednesday, when it is normally closed, and have extended hours for the rest of the week to provide a place of refuge and a distraction from what families have experienced.”

Due dates have been extended until November 2. GV Libraries want to remind members there are no overdue fees, and no one will be penalised for late returns.

Library membership is free and provides a range of digital resources including e-books, audiobooks and streaming services for kids and adults with a huge range of movies and documentaries.

“We have a video streaming service, Canopy, which is essentially a free Netflix,” Mr Preece said, encouraging the public to explore

Home is where the art is

AN opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and skill has arisen with the Shepparton Art Museum’s (SAM) annual open-call exhibition.

In a quest to celebrate the creative skills and talent of the artistic community across the Goulburn Valley and the Hume region, the exhibition program invites local artists working in any medium and at experience level or career stage to submit work for inclusion in the SAM open.

The selected submissions are then exhibited collectively in the SAM Community Gallery. The theme for the upcoming SAM Open is Home.

The theme is open to broad artistic interpretation and may be approached from a personal, social, or cultural perspective.

Caroline Esbenshade, SAM community curator, says of the theme, “This year we’ve chosen the theme of ‘Home’ because it’s something that everyone has a concept of, but everyone’s experience or understanding of what ‘home’ is to them will be unique.

“In picking a theme, I hoped to land on something that was broad enough for everyone to feel they could respond to, but tangible enough that it could inspire and provide an opportunity

the services available online.

A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY... GV Libraries’ Tatura branch extended its opening hours to accommodate displaced flood-affected families taking refuge at relief centres set up in the town. Due dates have also been extended amid the flood emergency.

He said, “We acknowledge that we partner with other libraries that are being impacted, mainly Echuca, Rochester, Kerang, and other places further down the river that are going to be feeling the impacts over the coming days. We feel for our partners and we’re here to help support them."

Regular library hours and services will return shortly. To become a member or to learn more, visit www.gvlibraries.com.au.

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YOU must not fly your drone during emergency operations.

Flying drones near emergencies can cause major safety hazards to response teams in the air and on the ground.

Using your drone to film or view floodwater might be tempting, however, doing so could hinder emergency services and be in breach of drone safety rules.

For your safety and others, do not fly your drone during natural disasters (bushfires, floods, electrical storms, hurricanes and cyclones) or during emergency operations (traffic accidents, tactical response, training or rescue operations).

To refresh your knowledge, please visit https:// www.casa.gov.au/.../drone-rules/drone-safetyrules

TAKE CARE ON ROADS

FLOODWATER and extreme weather across the state has left many roads closed on damaged. Victorians are encouraged to avoid any unnecessary travel.

Areas of current concern are the Shepparton and Wangaratta regions, the Loddon Valley and the Northeast. Given the significant damage to our road network, motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution and with an expectation the road surface will be damaged, reduce speed, leave more distance between vehicles for a better view of the road and be aware of frightened or fleeing animals near roads, obey signage and never drive through floodwater.

All current road closures are listed at https://bit. ly/3CCcypw

for conversations to unfold to better connect us as a community,” Caroline said.

From November 7, 2022, artists based in Greater Shepparton, Goulburn Valley and the Hume Region will be able to apply to exhibit their works in SAM Open.

Applications will close on February 6, 2023. SAM Open will be on display at SAM from April 29 to July 16, 2023. Information on the full process, guidelines and artwork specifications can be found on the SAM website: sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/ support-get-involved/exhibit-at-sam/

CALL OUT TO ARTIST TO EXHIBIT AT SAM... Artists within the Hume region can submit work to exhibit in the SAM Open from November 7, 2022. Picture: Supplied

Photo: Deanne Jeffers

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DOOKIE SHOW IS ‘THE FAMILY SHOW’... Saturday, October 29 at the Dookie Showgrounds with shed opening after judging around 12pm. Everyone welcome. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 pensioners, free entry for children under

14. With sideshow entertainment, horse competitions, children’s games, market stalls, face painting, show bags and much more, there is something for everyone. Call President Peter Shields on 0419 317 671 or Secretary Suzie Hall on 0428 765 893

Free food from the Railway Hotel

Goulburn Valley Floods 2022

My heart and deepest sympathies go out to residents who have been affected by the devastating impacts of the floods.

I want to thank our emergency services, volunteers, neighbours, and everyone in between who pulled together to help ensure thousands of residents were supported. From dropping supplies to strangers by boat or rallying together to help with the clean up - acts of kindness have been in the thousands and is nothing short of amazing.

I’m in Canberra this week, making the needs of our community heard loud and clear in Parliament. I’m advocating to the Federal Government about the immediate and long term needs of our community as the recovery process begins.

I’ve been working closely with Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt to activate immediate disaster recovery payments as well as a disaster recovery allowance for those who’ve

lost income, I’ve called for ADF personnel be brought in to help with the clean up as well as extra Services Australia staff to help with claims.

I’ve travelled across the region to towns including Rochester, Seymour, Murchison, Undera, Nagambie, Mooroopna and Shepparton to see the devastation and speak firsthand with those affected.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Senator Bridget McKenzie have visited the region to meet with heartbroken business owners and residents so they can help advocate for our regions needs.

We have a strong community filled with persistent, determined individuals and I have no doubt that we will pull together and come back stronger.

I’m here to support our residents and I remind people needing help with Federal Government issues to contact my office.”

By Kelly Carmody

WHILE flood waters were rising around Murchison and the community was trying to save their main street and help those affected, Railway Hotel directors Paul, Mitch and Emilia Golding were cut off to the community by the main bridge into Murchison being closed.

Their need to help the little community of Murchison saw them driving long back roads to deliver free food for people that were doing it tough or helping within the town. The local support did not go unrecognised, people's tummies were full and town spirits were raised.

Don’t leave your tax return to the last minute

THE due date for 2021-22 tax returns is fast approaching and The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers to get on top of their returns by lodging or engaging a registered tax agent before October 31.

“People with simple tax affairs can lodge through our free myTax service in under 30 minutes. Most of the time information you need will already be there; just check if it’s correct, add any additional income, and claim deductions you’re eligible for,” said ATO assistant commissioner, Tim Loh.

“Our website has a range of helpful calculators and tools to help you get it right. These are designed to guide you on a range of topics, from whether you need to lodge a tax return, to working out which deductions and expenses specific occupations and industries can claim.”

He said anyone who needs more time to prepare their return can lodge with a

registered tax agent. Using a registered tax agent for the first time or changing agents? Mr Loh said you must engage them before October 31.

Free programs to assist include the ATO’s ‘Tax Help’ program, which is run by trained volunteers and is available to taxpayers earning $60,000 or less per year who have simple affairs.

The National Tax Clinic program is a government-funded initiative to help individuals, small businesses, non-profit organisations and charities who may not be able to afford professional advice and representation with their tax affairs. It’s ran by Australian universities and supported by the ATO.

Remember, be mindful of keeping your personal information protected. This means never sharing your myGov login or myGovID details with anyone. Visit the ATO’s website for more information.

FULL TUMMIES THANKS TO THE EAST... Railway Hotel directors Paul, Mitch and Emilia Golding supplied free hot food to many Murchison locals throughout the floods. Photo: Kelly Carmody

“It has been a week the people of Nicholls will never forget, but in many ways the hardest part is just beginning.

OUTintheOPEN Festival celebrates its 11th year

GREATER Shepparton’s LGBTIQA+ community will come together, and invites all members of the community, to join the fun and celebration of diversity with 2022’s OUTintheOPEN Festival, which will run from Monday October 31 through Sunday November 13.

“The event is about providing a safe space for the many diverse community members under the LGBTIQA+ banner, allies and supporters,” said festival co-convener, Damien Stevens-Todd.

Week one will be full of dinners, morning teas, forums, radio shows, book readings and a roller disco just to name a few of the wonderful activities.

Week two will feature an outdoor BBQ, a shared breakfast, dining with divas, rainbow storytime, a clothes swap event, glam drinks on the rooftop of Shepparton Art Museum and of course the main event, Carnival Day in the Queen’s Gardens on Saturday, November 12.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME… Shepparton’s OUTintheOPEN Festival will celebrate its 11th birthday this year. Festival co-convener, Damien Stevens-Todd, is excited for this event which provides a safe space for the many diverse community members under the LGBTIQA+ banner, allies and their supporters to enjoy a range of fun activities. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

The festival has a mix of free and paid events, with attendees encouraged to save the dates and buy their tickets before they sell out. The events are family friendly and will be a welcome reprieve after the past two weeks.

“It’s going to be an amazing two weeks and this festival is an opportunity for everyone to get involved, get outside their comfort zones and make the most of what our region has to offer,” Mr Stevens-Todd said.

For the full list of events, information, tickets, and festival passes please visit: outintheopen.org.au.

First ever Airshow for Benalla

A TRULY special event is coming to Benalla on November 5, as the rural Victorian town of just 15,000 opens its doors to the rest of the country for its inaugural Airshow.

Taking place as part of the week-long Benalla Festival, the Benalla Airshow will see thousands make their way to Benalla Airport to witness the unforgettable sights and sounds of an action-packed Airshow.

Whether you are a die-hard aviation enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with the family and kids, there will be something for everyone.

There will be unbelievable aerobatics from some of Australia’s top champion

pilots, a mass hot air balloon launch early in the morning of show day and rare and unique warbirds.

The vibrant ground festival will be packed with delicious street food, amusement rides for the kids, car displays, glider displays and plenty of entertainment for all.

The Benalla Airshow will also act as the 70th anniversary of the Gliding Club of Victoria calling the Benalla airport its home, the oldest and largest gliding club in Australia.

The show will be held at Benalla Airport, 35 Samaria Road, Benalla. Get your tickets at benallaairshow.com.au

FIRST BENELLA AIRSHOW... On November 5, Benalla Airport will host its first Airshow. There will be unbelievable aerobatics from some of Australia’s top champion pilots, a mass hot air balloon launch early in the morning of show day and rare and unique warbirds. Photo: Supplied

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Sports club needs our help

By Deanne Jeffers

THE home of the Shepparton Swans, the WB Hunter Pavillion at Princess Park, has been inundated with floodwater. As of Tuesday, October 25, the oval and clubhouses were still totally submerged.

Shepparton Swans president Jarrod Sutherland took to social media to update the community.

“The levy bank is now holding all of the water in the area and there is a considerable amount of water there,” he said, showing the entire Princess Park Pavillion underwater on Friday, October 21.

“We are waiting for the river to drop to be able to get the water out of the rooms. The water won’t get out of the levy bank until the river level drops and at this stage, it’s not likely to happen for some time.”

Mr Sutherland thanked the community for their messages and support and reached out

to affected players.

“A few of our young people are starting to flip out. They’ve had a tough time through Covid and whatever else and missed a lot of football and netball. Now they see their clubrooms underwater and they’re unsure of what’s going to happen.”

He wants to assure players that they will be playing next season and doing pre-season training towards the end of the year. If the facilities cannot be repaired in time for next season, alternative arrangement will be made.

“Keep yourself in good shape kids because it’s going to be pre-season and it’s going to be pretty tough again. There’s going to be a lot of work to be done.”

A Go Fund Me page has been created to raise money for the clean-up and replacing equipment. To donate, please go to https:// bit.ly/3SMlqPL

Helma

GASH – Kenneth John ‘ Ken’

GASH – Kenneth John ‘Ken’

1Dear Dad/Poppy

Dear Dad/Poppy

Our hearts are broken and as it continues to break we ask you to give us the strength to overcome our sadness.

Thank you for your support, guidance and unconditional love.

We are so lucky and proud to call you our own.

The memories you left behind we will cherish and hold close to our hearts, we only wish you were here longer to make more.

You will always be in our heart because you’re still in there.

A true gentleman who we will sorely miss.

Love Always and Forever your son Shaun, Carmel, Harvey and Oliver

My Dad, my hero, my inspiration and one of the most incredible people I know. How lucky I was to call you my Dad. We missed so much time together but we lived in each other’s hearts. My only comfort through this is after 30 years your with Mum and those you love so much. Thank you for your unconditional love, support and the beautiful man you were. I will miss you beyond words. A promise is a promise.

Love Sonny xxx

Dear Dad, You showed yourself to be the most selfless and genuine person to all the lives you touched You showed me unconditional lovewithout exception, I’ll miss you more than anything. We will see you at the next stage Love always, Your Son Clint, Stacey and Stella

To my Dearest KG, I will miss you everyday, I will love you forever

Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday... Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Beloved Stepdad to Kristel & son in law Myles and the famous Poppy Ken to Hunterman.

I know your flying high telling us not to cry & get on with it.

With heavy hearts we said goodbye. Your strength & determination is something to strive for. We love you so much Poppy/Ken.

Watch over us as we walk the next chapters.

❤ Frankie, Steph, Jaye, Seth, Maya, Pipa & Linc

SWIMMING SPORTS... Despite being inundated with floodwater and a big clean-up ahead, Shepparton Swans Football & Netball Club anticipate pre-season training and getting back to the field next year. A Go Fund Me page has been created to raise funds for the clean-up.

Photo: Deanne Jeffers

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Restoring power to the region

CUSTOMERS have had their power restored following widespread outages across Greater Shepparton.

By switching homes and businesses to other parts of the network and building new sections of infrastructure to bring supply across from neighbouring substations, Powercor was able to return supply to more than 5,900 homes and businesses.

The outage was in response to significant flooding at the Mooroopna Zone Substation, which was de-energised to minimise the safety risk and reduce the potential for long-term damage to infrastructure.

There may still be some single premise faults in the area. Anyone still without power should contact Powercor on 13 24 12. If you see fallen power lines, please consider it live, stay well away and report

Can you help?

IN response to the October Floods, which have impacted thousands of residents and up to 7,300 homes and businesses, The Greater Shepparton Foundation have created the ‘Shepparton Community Flood Emergency’ campaign to urgently raise money for the immediate needs of displaced residents.

Governments are providing additional long-term support, but the Shepparton Community Flood Emergency fund

will help address the more pressing, essential needs of the affected community.

If you can contribute in any way, please donate via PayPal by going to https://bit.ly/3CPHkvp.

If you are inclined to make a largerscale donation, please contact Greater Shepparton Foundation executive officer, Amanda McCulloch on amanda@ greatershepparton.foundation.

it to Powercor on the same number.

Energy usage restrictions have also been lifted. Due to the current set up of the network, the likelihood of outages may be higher than usual. If faults do occur, Powercor’s response may take longer than usual due to limited road access and flooding. Customers should be prepared for potential outages and know what to do if their power goes out.

For advice on preparing for outages, visit www.powercor.com. au/power-outages-and-faults/ prepare-for-power-outages/

If you are returning to your property, remember electricity and water are extremely dangerous. Proceed with caution and have a registered electrical contractor check your appliances and switchboard to confirm they are safe to use.

Flood waste tip fees waived

THE waste levy will be completely waived for all flood waste, and landfill operator gate fees will be covered in flood-affected areas including Greater Shepparton. These changes will be put in place until the end of the year to ensure all flood waste can be disposed of at landfill sites free of charge.

Local Resource Recovery Centres (RRC) have waived fees and extended hours to assist the community with disposing of flood waste, including rubbish from kerbside bins. Resale shops, and Shepparton and Murchson RRCs are currently closed due to access issues and flooding. There are public skip bins in Murchison for flood waste and Ardmona RRC is open and accepts waste from 8am to 4.15pm every day.

These rebates are to ensure flood waste can be disposed free of charge, with the waste levy usually between $62.95-$125.90 per tonne, depending on the type of waste and the location of the landfill.

The waiver for those worst-affected local government areas will be in place until December 31.

Council will provide a limited kerbside household flood waste collection from nature strips for those unable to dispose of flood damaged materials. This service is limited, so please only place items on nature strips if you cannot take them to your nearest RRC.

Information for Greater Shepparton residents can be found online at Council’s website: https://bit.ly/3NeffTr.

Flood

CALLING FOR DONATIONS... The Greater Shepparton Foundation are taking donations that will help address the immediate needs of flood-affected families and individuals. Donations can

via PayPal or by contacting the Foundation. Photo: Deanne Jeffers.

WASTE REMOVAL... Charges on disposing of flood waste have been waived until December 31. Pictured is a property in Rochester as the town prepares for clean-up. Photo: Supplied

BIG SWITCH AROUND... Powercor workers conduct works on the Mooroopna zone substation restoration amid significant flooding, which stopped supply of power to more than 5,900 homes and businesses. Photo: Supplied.