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By Deanne Jeffers

WITH a growing number of shopfronts including stylish boutiques, clothing and shoe stores for men, women and children, as well as jewellers, hobby stores and more, the Maude Street redevelopment has become a hive of activity since being officially opened

ahead of Christmas.

“It’s absolutely fantastic to see the strip between Fryers and High Streets being busy again,” remarked Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry board member, Geoff Adams.

“The parking is easy for shoppers, and

with slow moving traffic, it’s a safe place to shop.”

The Chamber drove the $17.15M redevelopment of the former mall precinct, eager to see Maude Street teeming with shoppers and transformed for local hospitality and retail traders. Continued Page 4

FLOURISHING PRECINCT... Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry board members Geoff Adams, president John Anderson and Wendy Crow are delighted to see the culmination of the Chamber’s hard work advocating for the Maude Street redevelopment, which has become a lively precinct for traders and shoppers since opening earlier this month. Photos: Deanne Jeffers

Incoming support for those with disabilities

FROM January 1, 2023, Greater Shepparton will have a new provider of the Home and Community Care Program for Young People (HACC-PYP).

The outgoing provider, Nexus Primary Health, worked closely with MHA Care and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing through 2022 to ensure a smooth transition from Nexus to

“The goal of both service providers and DFFH was to ensure that HACCPYP services continued to be offered and supported in the City of Greater Shepparton area. This included transitioning existing Nexus clients across to MHA Care. In recent months MHA Care has been contacting those clients and working with them to reassess their individual needs and review and update the services they receive,” said CEO of MHA

Care, Michael Hogan.

MHA Care has provided HACC services in the Moira Shire for 20 years.

This program provides basic support and maintenance services to help people under 65 years of age (or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) with disability, and their unpaid carers, to remain living at home as independently as possible. The program is funded and managed by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.

Nexus Primary Health would like to thank the community and clients for their support over the past three years of providing services to the City of Greater Shepparton.

For further information or enquiries on the HACC-PYP program, contact MHA Care via email intake@mhacare.org.au or ring 5742 1111 and select option 1.

QUALITY OF LIFE...

Home and Community Care Program for Young People (HACC-PYP) services will be provided by MHA Care in Greater Shepparton from January 1. Photo: Supplied

The tools to succeed

IN SUPPORT of young apprentices in the community, the Rev ‘n’ Rec Club decided to generously award a gift voucher to assist them in their career.

Club members, who meet at Harston Hall, voted to award a Total Tools gift voucher valued at $500 to one apprentice drawn from a list of 28 names that were put forward by GOTAFE.

Mason Springs, an apprentice that works for Dan Harris Mechanical Repairs in Katunga, 45km north of Shepparton, was the lucky

recipient drawn at the club’s December 3 meeting.

Mason was presented with his generous voucher by Rec ‘n’ Rev president, Fred Camilleri on Wednesday, December 7.

HANDING DOWN... Local apprentice Mason Springs was rewarded with a Total Tools voucher by the Rec ‘n’ Rev Club. Pictured is Mason with club president Fred Camilleri. Photo: Supplied

Affordable housing makes agenda for final Council sitting

By Deanne Jeffers

FOR the last time this year, Greater Shepparton City Council has met for its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, December 20.

At the meeting, Council resolved to lease land at 20-22 Perrivale Drive to Kids Under Cover, following community consultation, to facilitate a Village 21 development.

Village 21 is an innovative model which seeks to assist at-risk youth to successfully transition to independent living from out of home care. Once constructed, the development will accommodate three twobedroom studios for affordable housing and two one-bedroom studios for live-in mentors.

“Council agreed that social housing is a community need and was able to identify land suitable for future development,” said mayor Cr Shane Sali, acknowledging the

need for appropriate housing for at-risk young people in the region.

Kids Under Cover is a non-profit focused on delivering the unique combination of studio accommodation and education scholarships as a practical and proven strategy in preventing youth homelessness.

Following Council’s decision, Kids Under Cover will be seeking project funding and will commence the planning process through the state government before commencing any development. This planning process is subject to further community consultation and will be overseen by the Victorian Government.

Further information on the lease of land can be found online at Council’s Shaping Greater Shepp website: shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/ lease-land-perrivale-drive.

HOUSING PLAN... has come to the decision to lease land in Shepparton to Kids Under Cover to construct affordable housing for at-risk youths. Photo: Supplied

Maude Street makeover a big success

CHAMBER president, John Anderson, said that the redevelopment has already shown great success for both shoppers and businesses since being opened.

“Simply putting a slow-moving traffic lane through and some carparks has given life back to the precinct, but also, it’s still very much a pedestrian area. We’ve got so many places where people can sit and watch the world go by.

“The shops are all open and they’re trading well after a very tough two years and now in fact, we’ve got new businesses that have come and opened.

“Over time, I think the heart will develop as people are coming back in here, both day and night. I’m also really pleased that it is such a safe place to come to at night now,” said Mr Anderson.

The redevelopment includes modern street furniture,

shelters with solar panels, CCTV cameras, audio, lighting, a new playground in addition to one-way, slow-moving traffic.

Parking in the CBD, including along Maude Street is timed but complimentary until February 1.

Support local traders this Boxing Day and holiday period by exploring new and familiar businesses in Maude Street, many of which have sales on now. Continuing to support local businesses will only encourage our region to thrive.

The people have made their choice at SAM

THE Bankstown Koori Elders Group have won the prestigious People’s Choice Award in the 2022 Indigenous Ceramic Award (ICA).

With the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) extending its full and hearty congratulations to the group, the Bankstown Koori Elders Group garnered over 20 percent of the popular vote, sharing $1,500 in prize money.

The winning artwork, titled Waterhole of Kinship (2020), is a large circular work consisting of several individual ceramic tiles pieced together and is reminiscent of the cracked earth found in creek beds during drought.

Each tile is decorated with its own unique pattern; the collaborative nature of the work acknowledges how individual experiences

and cultural knowledge intermingle, like water flowing through creeks and rivers to form pools of water.

In their artist statement, the group dedicated the work to new generations of First Nations People in the hope that they will remain connected to Country and carry a deep love and respect for all living things.

The winning Bankstown Koori Elders Group consists of Lorna Morgan (WakaWaka, Darumbal), Lillian Johnson (WakaWaka, Gubbi Gubbi), Gloria Peronchik (Waka-Waka, Gangulu), Beverley Gilmartin (Wiradjuri), Victoria Woods (Wiradjuri), Margaret Foat (Buandik) Lola Simmons (Wailwan) and John Simmons.

The 2022 ICA exhibition closed at SAM

2022

ICA

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNING ARTWORK...

Waterhole of Kinship (2020) is a collaborative piece by the Bankstown Koori Elders Group and remains on display at SAM throughout January. Pictured from left, John and Lola Simmons and Margaret Foat.

HUSTLE AND BUSTLE... The Maude Street precinct, pictured before Christmas, has come alive since being redeveloped, providing shoppers, pedestrians and motorists freedom to move, shop, eat and play in the heart of Shepparton CBD. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

on December 4; however, visitors will be able to view the People’s Choice Award winner

outside the SAM Café entrance on level 1 of the museum throughout January 2023.

Photo: Supplied

December Council Meeting Wrap

This month’s Council Meeting was held on Tuesday 20 December.

Community Grants awarded

Council noted the awarding of more than $130,000 in community grants. A total of $40,830 was awarded to 23 local clubs and organisations as part of the Small Town Festive Events Grants, Major and Minor Events Grants and Community Sustainability Grants. A further $91,706.50 (including GST) was awarded to ten successful applicants as part of the 2022/2023 Greater Shepparton Heritage Conservation Grants Program.

RiverConnect Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Council adopted the RiverConnect Strategic Plan 20232028 and appointed five community representatives to the RiverConnect Implementation Advisory Committee.

The Strategic Plan outlines future priorities and goals aimed at improving the region’s connection to our rivers.

The Plan outlines serval actions and targets under six strategic priorities, with each guided by the vision of people, rivers and nature caring for each other.

Lease of land to Kids Under Cover

Stategic Plan 2023-2028

Push for important infrastructure projects

SPEAKING on the final sitting day of 2022 and the first sitting day of the 60th State Parliament, the Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell called on the Andrews Labor Government to commit its share of funding towards Stage 1 of the Shepparton Bypass Project, as well as the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium.

In her contribution on the bypass project, Ms Lovell said the recent flood crisis that saw Mooroopna isolated for days proved the urgent necessity of a second river crossing between Shepparton and Mooroopna.

Ms Lovell said the Liberal Nationals Coalition made a pre-election funding commitment of $260M, being the State Government’s share of Stage 1 of the project and she called on Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan to immediately match this commitment to get the project started.

Similarly, Ms Lovell highlighted the Liberal Nationals Coalition’s preelection pledge to provide $20M to the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium, a job-creating project that will transform the stadium into the world-class Shepparton Sports & Events Centre.

Ms Lovell called on Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence to match this funding commitment to help make the project a reality.

Council resolved to lease the land at 20-22 Perrivale Drive, Shepparton to Kids Under Cover, following a community consultation process, to facilitate a Village 21 development.

The development will accommodate three two-bedroom studios for Affordable Housing and two one-bedroom studios for live-in mentors. Kids Under Cover is a not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering studio accommodation and education scholarships as a practical and proven strategy in preventing youth homelessness.

Multicultural Action Plan for Greater Shepparton

Council noted the success made in the third year of the Greater Shepparton Multicultural Strategy 2019-2022 and voted to adopt a three year Multicultural Action Plan moving forward.

The new Strategy will be supported by an Annual Implementation Plan with clear actions and deliverables that respond to community needs. The Mayor will also acknowledge culturally significant festivals observed by communities in Greater Shepparton and issue a greeting message on the festival day.

The recent floods highlighted the necessity to rebuild the stadium when the facility could not be used as a recovery centre due to the roof leaking in multiple areas and the facility being built below current flood levels.

The opening of the 60th State Parliament saw Ms Lovell elected Deputy President of the Legislative Council for a second consecutive term. Ms Lovell said she was honoured to once again be elected as the Deputy President of the Legislative Council and was looking forward to working with her colleagues to best represent constituents.

Happy New Year from The Adviser

WE are taking a short break over the New Year period and will be back in your letterbox, at collection points in the community and with free news to read online on Wednesday, January 11, when the first edition of 2023 is out.

Our Welsford Street office will be closed until Tuesday, January 3.

The Shepparton Adviser publishing

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Greater Shepparton City Council

PUSH FOR BIG PROJECTS... Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell called on the Andrews Labor Government in Parliament to commit its share of funding towards Stage 1 of the Shepparton Bypass Project, as well as the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium. Photo: Supplied

Sam BIRRELL MP

I hope your holidays are being spent with loved ones and you are able to reflect on the year that has been passed. I know it can be a hard time for some people and my thoughts are with you. 2022 has had its ups and downs in our region, with recent wet weather and flooding testing our communities. However, in the good and bad times we see the best come out in our communities. I applaud you all for your generosity, your strength in the face of adversity, and your spirit and willingness to help others in need. It has been an honour and a privilege to have been elected as your Federal Member and I have tried not to waste a moment or miss an opportunity to engage with the people of Nicholls or to put the case for support, services and infrastructure communities want. I look forward to meeting with many of you in 2023 and continuing to advocate for Nicholls.

Minister Visit

Last week I had the opportunity to update the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, about the needs of our region following the floods. I toured the Minister through Shepparton, Mooroopna, Murchison and Nagambie and spoke with community leaders about how their communities are rebuilding and what they need to build back stronger.

Telecommunications

The Albanese Government is continuing to divide us from the city and has scrapped millions of dollars’ worth of telecommunications funding for regional and rural areas. Black spots and connectivity are common issues presented to me by constituents. However, Labor’s recent budget has cut $106 million dollars to natural disaster resilience and telecommunications infrastructure in vulnerable location programs. $30 million funded under the Coalition for various internet affordability measures in the regions is now just $4.7 million. The Mobile Blackspot Funding has also been reduced by $37.5 million.

The Voice

A wide range of views from across the electorate have been expressed to me regarding constitutional change and The Voice to Parliament. Any change to the Australian Constitution must be taken seriously. The Albanese Government must provide more detail for all Australians to make an informed decision. I continue to meet and listen to the community on this important issue. Stay up to

Stay safe and alert this holiday season

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THIS year so far, 237 families will be missing someone from their gatherings and every death on our roads is one too many.

Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, SES and CFA alongside GMCU, Triple M and The Adviser wish to remind our community to stay vigilant, alert and take a break to help stay awake while driving on our roads.

“We urge everyone to be patient and take a break on long drives to ensure they’re alert and driving safely,” said Shepparton Police senior constable, Trent Marks.

“Speeding, being distracted while driving and driving under the influence are all factors which contribute to the road toll, and they are all avoidable. Resist the temptation to pick up your phone and plan your journey ahead of time to minimise distractions.”

We urge everyone to be patient and take a break on long drives to ensure they’re alert and driving safely,

Shepparton Police senior constable, Trent Marks.

Ambulance Victoria paramedic, Adrian Pensak also had some advice around other ways to stay safe.

“In addition to road safety, this time of year is also peak time for water incidents, injuries resulting from intoxication and even household accidents. Please be mindful in and around water, while celebrating and even around your home to ensure you safely enjoy the holiday season,” said Mr Pensak.

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the North East CFA Region has now commenced. Despite flooding weeks ago, the community should still be vigilant about fire risk this season.

“This year the new Australian Fire

Danger Rating System was introduced, we urge everyone to take a few moments to familiarise themselves with this as it will help you decide what actions to take to protect yourselves from bushfires and grass fires this summer and incorporate it into your fire safety plan,” said Tallygaroopna Country Fire Authority member, Adrian Moule.

GMCU Shepparton branch manager Dallas Moore

GMCU Shepparton branch manager Dallas Moore would like to take the opportunity to thank all emergency services personnel for their tireless service to our community.

“We are proud to be involved in raising awareness for road safety each holiday season and we thank our emergency services for the work that they do yearround to help keep us safe. Let’s work together to ease the pressure on them this holiday season by being accountable for our own safety on the roads and while celebrating to ensure we all get to our destinations and have the opportunity to spend invaluable time with our friends and family.”

Remember that locals die on local roads, it’s just as important to take care when travelling short distances as well as on long journeys. Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, SES and CFA alongside GMCU, Triple M and The Adviser wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.

STAY SAFE THESE HOLIDAYS...Tatura Country Fire Authority captain Trevor Franklin, Shepparton Police senior constable Trent Marks, constable Samuel Hudson, GMCU customer service officer Hayley English, branch manager Dallas Moore, Ambulance Victoria Shepparton paramedic Lexi Giourmas, paramedic Adrian Pensak and Tallygaroopna Country Fire Authority secretary Adrian Moule. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

We are proud to be involved in raising awareness for road safety each holiday season and we thank our emergency services for the work that they do year-round to help keep us safe.

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I recently had the opportunity to take Grahamvale Primary School students around Parliament House while they were on their excursion in Canberra.

Touring Minister King around the region.

First year of results are off to a flying start at GSSC

THE Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC) is pleased to announce that it has made across-the-board improvement in its senior student outcomes following its first year of combined operations.

Senior students of GSSC, which opened as a single campus at Hawdon Street in January, delivered improved results as individuals and as a graduating class with higher median subject scores than for the previous year.

Further, positive (early) data has also shown:

• The highest ATAR above 90, improving upon 2021 results

• A higher number of students with an ATAR between 80 and 90, improving upon 2021 results

• Greatly improved 2022 study scores in individual subject areas compared to 2021

• The likelihood of more students this year pursuing their preferred post-secondary study choice

Welcoming the encouraging results, executive principal Barbara O’Brien said, “We’re thrilled that in our first year of

operation, with all the challenges that major change brings, we were able to deliver improvements in our VCE results and maintain a high rate of completion for our VCAL students.”

Additionally, the GSSC’s Careers Team has also won a state-wide award for excellence, with more students likely to receive their preferred post-secondary study choices than in the last two years, due to proactive and targeted counselling of students at risk of not receiving their first preference by dedicated careers practitioners.

Boxing Day is

CHRISTMAS is a labour of love with weeks, if not months, of planning and shopping all in the in the name of making your loved ones feel happy and special.

But the team at Trelly’s Outdoor at 209 Corio Street understand that Boxing Day is all about you, and with three massive days of savings to be had across the store, it's your chance to deservedly spoil yourself with that long-craved rod and reel combo, outdoor wear or even that much needed fishing tackle or set of lures.

With up to 60 percent off selected goods, Trelly’s is the place to gear up for another year of outdoor sport, adventure

and recreation, and as Australia’s oldest and biggest independent pro fishing outlet, discounts are to be found on only the best brands, such as Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, 13, and Abu rods and reels.

With leading outdoor wear brands, Stony Creek, Spika and Hunters Element also at knockdown prices this Boxing Day at Trelly’s, you can be assured of heading-off on your next getaway in practical comfort and style.

Boxing Day is your day at Trelly’s Outdoor and continues until Wednesday, December 28. So why not come in and spoil yourself- you deserve it!

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YOUR YEAR

FEBRUARY

Demolition

$130M

JANUARY

Council seeks feedback on Munarra Centre lease agreement, in relation to the lease of land to build the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence (MCRE).

Multicultural workers Kate Radevski and Sam Atkurola are honoured at Victorian Multicultural Awards

Linda Nieuwenhuizen becomes the new CEO of the Committee for Greater Shepparton (C4GS).

Public health warning for Ross River Virus, as Covid surges and GV Health open a specially designed children’s Covid vaccine ward at the McIntosh Centre. The first children aged 5-11 years received their first vaccine dose at the Centre.

Civil construction company, Gradian Group and secondgeneration builder, Monteleone Homes, partner to address supply chain bottlenecks and market force pressures.

ACE Secondary College rally against social housing proposal intended for the airspace around their new school.

International Food Festival returns to St Geroges Road. The first class to undertake the entire Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) degree started at the University of Melbourne’s Shepparton Campus at the end of January.

Paul Briggs, Kaiela

Titus Award, for tirelessly advocating for First Nations people in the game.

Damian Drum announces he will retire from politics at the 2022 Federal election.

Over 10,000 native fishlings are released into the Goulburn River, they were the first fish to be bred at the new $7M Arcadia Fish Hatchery, which will produce 1.6M native fish each year.

State Government announces the 2026 Commonwealth Games will include regional cities, like Shepparton. Works to demolish the Word and Mouth building in the Queens Gardens begin.

MARCH

Plunkett’s Orchards benefit from $12.2M investment by constructing a 12,000sqm warehouse with revolutionary apple and pair automated packing facility that doubled output, according to general manager, Andrew Plunkett.

Albanian Harvest Festival returned this March.

Vanessa Parry become the new CEO of the Sir Andrew & Lady Fairley Foundation.

Shepparton’s inaugural Illuminate Festival lights up the CBD and draws crowds of 20,000 across two evenings.

Australia’s Consul-General to Dubai visits Shepparton Strong attendance at Shepparton’s Visitor Economy luncheon.

JULY

Dinny Adem sworn into Council to fill extraordinary vacancy following Cr Rob Priestly’s departure.

Greater Shepparton Secondary College wins Marrung Award, for its role in strengthening Aboriginal education and inclusion.

Shepparton scores international soccer bid and becomes the host of the U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, held in October.

Debutant season unfolds in Shepparton.

Verney Road School learn they will relocate to the former Wanganui Park Secondary School campus, giving students more room to learn and grow.

Flavorite’s 6H glasshouse opens in Tatura, which will produce 150,000 highly productive tomato plants annually.

2022 winners of the Furphy Literary Awards are honoured.

Local medical professionals are recognised at the Victorian Rural Health Awards.

Foot and Mouth Disease becomes a major concern for the country and Shepparton’s agricultural sector.

AUGUST

The new $5.5M GV Hospice Care facility opens on Balaclava Road, future proofing palliative care services in the Goulburn Valley.

Bianca Moulton is the grand prize winner of the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, taking home $5,000 just by shopping locally at Fairley’s SUPA IGA.

The Shepparton Festival appoints new festival director, Kristen Retallick.

62,000 visitors have explored SAM since it opened, less than 12 months ago.

Tatura Bulldog’s football player, Lincoln Wellington sets club record for most senior games played, playing his 301st game at Tatura Park against Rochester.

Orrvale Primary School opens $50,000 workshop to expand its successful wood working program.

La Trobe University announces new Bachelor of Teaching pathway to address critical teacher shortage.

The new Power ‘n’ Play store opens to the public.

Australia’s oldest Bentley, a 1922 Blue Badge Tourer, turns 100 and is showcased at MOVE.

SEPTEMBER

ASHEFest is back on after two years, bringing together over 1,500 students from 22 schools for traditional games and activities.

Mooroopna Kiwanis donate $300 to support Ukrainian family and help them settle in the region.

Queen Elizabeth II passes away on September 8, 2022. She was 96 years old.

The annual Dungala Kaiela Oration is held in person on Yorta Yorta Country again for the first time in two years.

Murchison celebrates 53rd anniversary of when the Murchison Meteorite fell.

Emma Glazebrooke, from MBCM Strata Specialists, wins

Franchise Woman of the Year for Victoria and Tasmania.

The Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo returned to Shepparton.

Will Phillips of Elders wins The Adviser footy tipping competition.

GVL football and netball grand finals go ahead following a three-year gap between finals.

order for the historic Shepparton Hotel, destroyed by fire in 2007.

Greater Shepparton Secondary College holds flag raising ceremony and welcomes students to the school for the first time in semester one. In special ceremony with students and local dignitaries, state Premier Daniel Andrews officially opens the college.

Institute executive director, honoured by AFL with Jack

IN REVIEW

APRIL

First stage of the Maude Street Mall redevelopment opens $8.5M Maude Street Revitalisation project and the new bus interchange are officially opened.

New Echuca-Moama bridge, providing a second river crossing between the two towns.

Kyabram Fauna Park achieves zoo accredited status.

750 submissions and 38 verbal briefing presentations over two-days concerning ACE Secondary College and the social housing proposal.

Local philanthropists, the Andreadis family, donate land in Mooroopna towards Shepparton Foodshare’s forever home, after it is notified it must vacate its warehouse.

Local business, Maddison Wright Engineering wins $135M Spirit of Tasmania project deal

The Shepparton Hotel was finally demolished at the end of April

MAYHoardings are removed to reveal the new playground constructed in Maude Street.

Aboriginal Elders, the late Aunty Violet Harrison and late Aunty Mary James are recognised in a new mural on the wall facing Welsford Street, owned by Goulburn Valley Water (GMW).

End-to-end medical training facility for rural students studying medicine opens in Shepparton.

GV Hospice Rallye raise over $100,000, bringing the total of their donations to GV Hospice Care to over $1M over 26 years.

Sam Birrell and the National Party are successful at the Federal election. Mr Birrell and fellow candidates Steve Brooks and Rob Priestly met for a beer when the polls closed at 6pm to share stores of the frantic Federal campaign.

Paul Smit’s public sculpture of Sir Murray Bourchier is unveiled in the Queens Gardens.

SPC rebrands its local product line, “The Taste of the Good Life,” to reflect the quality of life and the produce in the Goulburn Valley.

JUNE

Shepparton hits global milestone for 100,000 trees planted under the One Tree Per Child program and Costa Georgiadis from ABC Gardening joined students for a tree planting.

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) appoint Melinda Martin to be the new CEO.

Japanese Encephalitis a growing concern across Australia, with piggeries in NSW, QLD, and SA affected.

New pedestrian crossing lights on Hawdon Street at Greater Shepparton Secondary College are activated.

Kim O’Keeffe resigns as mayor of Greater Shepparton to pursue state politics. Cr Shane Sali is elected as the new mayor.

Harriman Point boat ramp at Waranga Basin is widened as part of upgrades.

First trials of Ripe Robotics fruit picking robot are successful in Ardmona.

ACE Seconary College celebrates the decision not to build social housing in the airspace around their school.

The first ever White Night is presented in Shepparton, drawing crowds over 32,000 on the night of June 25.

OCTOBER

Shepparton Agricultural Show returns for its 146th annual show. Shepparton teen Gurang Kuol chosen to represent Australian Socceroos on the international stage.

Shepparton announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host of BMX racing, as well as the men’s and women’s time trials for the road race.

Shepparton Search and Rescue celebrates 50 years of service to the community.

Tatura FoodWorks wins Store of the Year award

U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers kick off at Shepparton Sports City.

Greater Shepparton impacted by October flood disaster.

Community spirit shines through difficult times and The Adviser publishes late for the first time in nearly 40 years.

OUTintheOPEN Festival celebrates its 11th year.

NOVEMBER

Governer-General visits Shepparton amid the flood emergency.

Local mayoral term increased to two-years, from one, amid the flood crisis.

MOVE celebrates its 1st birthday

Shepparton Bypass becomes a closer reality during the state election.

The Adviser wins publishing award for Best Magazine/Special Publication at the 2022 Victorian Country Press Association awards night.

Professional athlete, Emma O’Keeffe vecomes world champion for a second time in sports aerobics.

GV Hospice Care’s new community palliative care hub is officially opened.

Works begin on the Fryers Street arm to the Midland Highway, causing ongoing traffic woes.

Sinkholes opens up on Marungi Street, adding further congestion.

Shepparton Camera House announces it will close in 2023.

Tourism Goulburn Valley rebrand to Destination Goulburn Valley, announcing an exciting regional tasting trail.

Kim O’Keeffe and the National party are elected at state election.

Shepparton Runners Club donate $3,500, from entry fees for the cancelled Shepparton Running Festival, to the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program.

DECEMBER

Business Excellence Awards marks 25 years

Watt Road and Raftery Road bridges reopen after being closed due to flooding.

Young GOTAFE apprentice Jack Bird wins gold medal at the Regional WorldSkills Championships. Tragically, he lost his life later the same month fishing with a friend.

Competitors from Shepparton’s Koryo Taekwondo Centre win medals at the 2022 Australian Taekwondo National Championships.

Central Tyre Service named 2022 Hall of Fame recipient.

Maude Street redevelopment opens ahead of Christmas, seeing slowmoving traffic use the street for the first time since it was changed into a mall.

Aspiration Day at GSSC, giving grade fives the chance to visit and learn about career and study paths.

$6M solar project gets underway in Cosgrove, 20km east of Shepparton.

Major food processor, SPC becomes the new naming rights sponsor of the Business Excellence Award.

The night of nights: community united over display of business excellence

EXCELLENCE...

GOOD SELL... Cardamone Real Estate received an award for Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign. Pictured is Peter Cardamone with the award, and the team from Cardamone Real Estate.

ALWAYS AN EXPERIENCE... The MOVE Museum was voted Visitor Experience of the Year (Tourism Hospitality).

Pictured are Jade Burley from MOVE, Ingrid Thomas Greater Shepparton City Council visitor economy team leader, and Peter Hill MOVE executive officer.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL... Ashviney (Ash) Vigneswaren, an early career optometrist at Graham Hill Eyecare, is the Business Excellence Award’s Young Professional of the Year.

ALL SMILES... Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry board member Wayne Sutton and Chamber manager Tracy Lyle. Photos: Kelly Carmody / Rainbow Images

PROUD... The Shepparton Adviser, sponsors of the awards, attended with their team. Pictured from left is Deanne Jeffers, Lea Watts, Caterina Cavallaro, managing editor Geoff Adams, Stephanie Holliday, and Melissa Burgess.

Pictured on stage at the 25th annual Business Excellence Award’s gala dinner, which were held at the GV Hotel this year, are the 2022 winners and sponsors of the awards.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS... Watters Electrical received an award for Business of the Year (Trade Services). Pictured are Kate Ryan and Nick Lucarelli approaching the stage for their trophy.

MUSICAL EVENING... Guests at the awards gala dinner were treated to live entertainment.

GV Healthy Workplace of the Year

WinnerHomeSafe GV

HOMESAFE GV, formerly known as GV Smoke Alarms, was established in 2014 by Lucas and Bec White when they discovered a need for this service in the region. It continues to be a locally owned and operated family business that has grown from smoke alarm servicing to include a Gas & Electrical department that proudly protects homes and families across the region.

Now with over 25 staff, ranging from administration, A-Grade electricians, gas plumbers and apprentices, HomeSafe GV is a community minded business that is actively involved in community sponsorship within the Goulburn Valley.

In the Business Excellence Awards feature, published December 14, there was a mistake, we said Lucas White was pictured when it was actually Jamason

Daniels who was pictured on the night accepting the award on behalf of Lucas White and HomeSafe GV.

From left is Jamason Daniels, general manager of HomeSafe GV, accepting their award on the night, along with Sarah Forte, health, safety & wellbeing advisor at GV Health.

CHEERS TO LOCAL BUSINESS… Pictured are the team from WDEA Works, sponsor of the Customer Service of the Year Award, Professional Services category. From

left is Naomi Emanuelli, Kerrie Simpson-Thouliss, Tracey Toy, Bonni Hyland, Whitney Taia, Renee Wills (front), Reginna Vasi, Maxine Piggott, Chevvy Anderson.

POSITION VACANT

HERD MANAGER AT VALA HOLSTEINS

Vala Holsteins is seeking an exceptional person to occupy its Herd Manager position. The position is immediately available.

Vala Holsteins is a progressive and leading breeder of dairy livestock in Australia. We breed world-class Holsteins in Australia to export to the world.

Applicants with relevant livestock experience will be considered whether dair y, beef or other livestock.

Career Opportunities

Job Openings at Guthrie Street Primary School.

Apply NOW to be a part of our dynamic school community. Guthrie Street Primary School is a highly regarded school located in the Southern residential area of Shepparton. The school currently has 468 students enrolled.

We currently have positions advertised on Recruitment On Line for the following roles to start January 2023:

Generalist Primary Classroom Teacher Positions

1. Classroom Teacher – Ongoing

2. Classroom Teacher – Fixed Term 12 month contract

Specialist Teacher Position

POSITION VACANT

SENIOR FARM HAND AT VALA HOLSTEINS

Vala Holsteins is seeking an exceptional person to occupy its Senior Farm Hand position. The position is immediately available.

Vala Holsteins is a progressive and leading breeder of dairy livestock in Australia. We breed world-class Holsteins in Australia to export to the world.

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Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from AboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesandpeople from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check

3. Creative Arts Teacher – Ongoing Auslan Teacher Position

4. Auslan Teacher – Part-timeFixed Term 12 month contract

To apply go to www.education.vic.gov.au and go to Applicants – Searching or Applying for a Job.

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For anyone requiring further information please do not hesitate to contact the school on 5821 1944.

Vala Holsteins does not operate a commercial dairy therefore applicants with relevant farming experience will be considered whether cropping, dair y, beef or general livestock farming.

If you have the passion, the drive and the energy to be part of the Vala Holsteins’ team then a Position Statement is available by application to seanjoann e16@bigpond.com

Would you like to join an awesome team? The Adviser has built a strong reputation as a leading community newspaper in regional Victoria. Established in Shepparton in 1984, we have grown to be the largest circulating newspaper in the Goulburn Valley and amassed numerous newspaper awards along the way. We know we can grow more as a community newspaper and to help us take our Classified section of The Adviser to great new heights, we are looking for a capable Account Sales Manager to join our team.

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Fortherightperson,anattractivesalarypackage isavailablealongwith a specialsalesincentive programplusothergreatbenefits.Comprehensive trainingisalsoavailable,ifrequired.

Interviews are being conducted now so get in quick, email your application letter and CV to: melanie.spencer@ sheppartonadviser.com.au

TheSheppartonAdviseristheGoulburnValleyregion’s largestcirculatingcommunitynewspaper. www.sheppadviser.com.au

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A partnership for success

By Natasha Fujimoto

MADDY Tracy is an extraordinary young woman, full of self-composure and passion for her sport.

An equestrian since the age of eight, Maddy has won a plethora of awards in different breed groups in pony shows across Victoria including a first (led) and second (child’s mount) at the Victorian Agricultural Society (VAS) as well as a second at the Canberra Royal.

With a swag of supreme titles under her belt as well, Maddy has set her sights on a win when she returns to next year's Canberra Royal in February with her exquisite and muchloved pony, Birchwood Enchantress, or Ivy, as she is more affectionately known.

When asked what she hoped to achieve in Canberra, the ever-graceful Maddy said, “I would love to at least win a first and if I win a first maybe a championship too, but also a win for me is more about being happy with how Ivy’s gone, if she’s behaved and is, well, perfect.”

The partnership between Maddy and Ivy is a credit to both, and is evidence of much hard work, training and trust resulting in a sporting prowess that is both breathtaking and elegant to watch.

As with all sporting achievement, however, the recipe for Maddy and Ivy’s success comes with a full itinerary of skill development and practice as Maddy said, “In the lead up to a big competition, I get a few extra lessons beforehand to make sure everything is perfect.

“I ride two to three times a week at least and if I’m not riding, I do lunging with Ivy for extra exercise.”

Community sport can change lives, your support helps

A FEW decades ago, a young man emerged with an alternative to what was being offered to those seeking solace from the ‘dark side’.

That young man was Peter Cullen AM –founder of Reclink, and the alternative he offered – to addiction of any kind – was playing community sport.

Specifically, kicking an Aussie Rules football around.

“…for all its popularity, cultural significance and media coverage, the most impactful role of footy is largely hidden from view. This role is Reclink footy – footy for people experiencing social disadvantage,” Peter said.

As a national non-profit, Reclink Australia provides evidence-based community sport, art and sports recreation programs to disadvantaged Australians to create socially inclusive, life-changing opportunities.

The Power of a Football is a riveting collection of over 30 personal stories from all

walks of life in the 30 years of Reclink footy.

The big names, the unsung heroes and everyone in between – from the early days of its grassroots in St Kilda, to the football league it is today around Australia.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “… full of stories of redemption, hope, pushing doors open for people and bringing out the very finest qualities of our communities. Put them together and they are a force for good. I see in them the very best of us. As you read the stories in this book, I’m confident you’ll see the same.”

Throughout these stories are recurrent themes of passion, inspiration, confidence and the transformative nature of connection and purpose which AFL football provides.

Published by WestWords Books, you can purchase The Power of a Football for $39.95 from reclink.org/book

70 percent of profits from the sale of the book go direct to Reclink Australia.

If a horse is a mirror to the rider’s soul, then it is not hard to see why the partnership between Maddy and Ivy is such a successful one because not only do they share an intuitive understanding of each other they also exude a gentle dignity which perfectly complements their steely determination to succeed.

DREAM TEAM... Maddy Tracy and her pony, Birchwood Enchantress -or Ivy- as she is more affectionately known, have achieved extraordinary things together over many years of competition and with acceptance into next year’s Canberra Royal, they promise to achieve so much more.

Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

GLORIOUS GAME... Following a two-year hiatus due to Covid, Reclink held its Melbourne event at Victoria Park in June, drawing crowds in the tens of thousands.. Photos: Deanne Jeffers