The Community Voice, Go Nagambie | Wednesday April 5th 2023, Issue 521

PURPOSE BUILT EQUINE SURGERY FACILITY OPENS

Avenel Equine Hospital celebrates the official opening of a new purpose-built equine surgical facility, officiated by Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland MP on Wednesday 29 March.

Director and Equine Specialist Surgeon Dr Angus Adkins says “We are very excited this facility is now operational. It enables us to o er equine surgery at a gold standard level in an e cient and safe workplace.

“We have 3 dedicated and highly experienced surgeons, with a combined 100 years of surgical experience. ey have experience in all aspects of equine surgery, have international reputations, and are trusted to care for the highest pro le horses in the country.

e facility also compliments the newly completed surgery stable barn to accommodate our surgical cases, providing e ective biosecurity between elective procedures and hospitalised patients.”

Avenel Equine Hospital was purchased 7 years ago by parent company Scone Equine Group, the largest equine veterinary practice in the Southern hemisphere.

Dr Adkins states, “As a Group, we saw the opportunity to purchase this Victorian practice to establish a long term foothold in a growing equine region.

“Since our purchase we have invested in our people and the facilities to cater for this growth. We currently employ 11 veterinarians, 5 of whom have Specialist training and 17 support sta

“We have added a purpose built laboratory, stabling for an additional 18 horses and now the recently completed surgical facility. As the concentration of horses in the area increases, so too do the expectations of their owners for access to the latest veterinary knowledge and techniques.

is development will allow us to expand our services and keep at the forefront of equine veterinary science.”

Avenel Equine Hospital is a full service equine hospital located in the heart of Victoria’s oroughbred breeding region, providing comprehensive services to equine clients in the local area.

AEH Services range from routine vaccinations and health checks for ponies to 24-hour-a-day intensive care for newborn foals, lameness evaluation for sport horses to assisted reproduction.

AEH provides full equine surgery, equine medicine, diagnostic imaging, equine reproduction, laboratory, pharmacy and referral service.

AEH involvement with Scone Equine Group gives them enormous support and allows their veterinarians to call on specialist expertise and use resources from the largest equine veterinary group in the southern hemisphere.

Avenel Equine Hospital - P: 03 5796 2468

www.avenelequinehospital.com.au

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What we do

Go Nagambie is the promotional name for the regions incorporated Chamber of Commerce – Nagambie Lakes Tourism and Commerce Inc.

Our vision is to make Nagambie, a premier regional centre for liveability, investment, visitation and events, with our focus being to unashamedly promote Nagambie and the surrounding regions through the support of our local community and businesses.

If you have any queries relating to Go Nagambie and/or memberships on offer, please contact Sissy Hoskin on 0419 627 276 or email executiveofficernltc@gmail.com

There are exciting times ahead for Nagambie in terms of economic and tourism development and we hope you will join us as we continue to grow.

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The Committee

President Lee Rowland

President: Lee Rowland

Vice President Belinda Beer

Vice President: Belinda Beer

Secretary Kellie Giannarelli

Treasurer Kerri Newnham

Melanie Likos

Secretary:

Executive Officer Sissy Hoskin

Bruce Minchinton

Treasurer:

General Committee

Executive Officer: Sissy Hoskin

John Beresford

General Committee:

Rosie Metherall

John Beresford

Steve McCoach

Rosie Metherall

Rob Gardner

Kerryn Harrison

Steve McCoach

Peter McKenzie

Malcolm Little

Daniella Paidi

Trevor Forbes

Chrissy McNeill

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Part of the team

For more information or to apply, call Michelle Baker on 0407 763 789 or email secretary@heathcotenagambie.community.

ARTBOX

Artists, curators, arts groups and organisations encouraged to apply for ARTBOX Council is calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators, arts groups and organisations to take part in ARTBOX.

e exciting new arts space will launch this July with a series of rotating exhibitions, expected to last around four- ve weeks each in various locations throughout the Shire.

e aim of the travelling exhibition space is to promote professional and emerging artists and makers, providing opportunities for regional and remote communities in the Shire to create, experience and engage with arts and culture.

Community Bank seeking volunteer directors

The recent resignations of two of highly valued Directors of Heathcote Financial Services Limited has opened the doors of our local Community Banks to seek new Directors to help support and drive the company's strategic direction, goals and objectives and to have a real say in the future direction of the branch and community. After 8 years as a Director, Stephen Trompp passed the mantel of Chair to local Natalie Sheridan-Smith

Ms Sheridan-Smith said “as a newer member of the Heathcote community, it has been really rewarding to meet with local organisations, to understand how

important they are to the fabric of our community and to be able to use our pro ts support the wonderful work that these community organisations do in the Heathcote and Nagambie communities.” She encourages anyone with a connection to our community to share their unique perspective and experience on the business side, as well as exploring opportunities to support our local community organisations and projects.

Heathcote & District Financial Services Limited is a franchisee of Bendigo Bank and operates the locally owned Community Banks of Heathcote & District and Bendigo Bank Nagambie. is franchisee returns pro ts from the branches in Heathcote and Nagambie directly back into the communities that they serve with money invested back into

the community every year as well as o ering employment for locals within their branches.

Branch Manager Teri Johnson said she enjoys being part of a Bank that takes its connection to local communities so seriously. “To be part of a Bank with such a close connection to their community and o ering their support to local organisations and individuals is heart-warming. It makes the job even more enjoyable and worthwhile for everyone.”

Expressions of interest are now being accepted for the voluntary position of Director. As a director you will be motivated, well organised, self-directed and community orientated. For more information or to apply, call Michelle Baker on 0407 763 789 or email secretary@heathcotenagambie.community

Go Seymour Presents 'Formidable Vegetable Sound System at the Seymour Sound Shell'

A FREE school holiday event will be held at the Seymour sound shell at Goulburn Parkon Monday April 17th appealing to both youth and adults and proudly hosted by Go Seymour.

e waste free event will be action packed celebrating the abundance of fruits and vegetables during the mid Autumn harvest.

From a small town in Western Australia to the glory of the World stage, Formidable Vegetable is sowing the garden of our minds with the seeds of change to Turnip the Beets for people, plants and the Planet. is band has a mission to inspire local action for global issues and now nd themselves rmly planted in the fertile soils of the growing regenerative movements worldwide.

Having toured to more than twenty countries over the past decade, Formidable Vegetable have delivered their simple message of community resilience and ecological restoration to crowds of thousands at some of the World’s biggest festivals and even received praise from the United Nations, who declared their song ‘You Are What You Eat’ as the o cial soundtrack to the International Year of Soils in 2015. For four and a half years, the band avoided ying altogether (and in 2019 according to the BBC, became the rst band in the world to turn down an o er to perform at Glastonbury Festival due to the ecological impact of international air travel) but have been nding new ways of using their unique brand of musical activism to compost

the problems of the world and grow communityscale solutions in their place.

Formidable Vegetable were recently awarded Global Album of the Year and Global Song of the Year awards on international children’s station Funky Kids Radio! Not only that, but their music video for No Such ing As Waste was also nominated as a nalist in the Global Music Video of the Year category! anks Funky Kids Radio!

Find out more at : https://formidablevegetable.com. au/

Free buses will be running from surrounding towns.

To nd out more please contact Cynthia Lim on 0403 831 520 or email cynthia@outonalim.au

DATE: Monday 17 April, 12pm - 3pm (school holidays).

Avenel community’s feedback provided to LEAP Steering Committee

Following a community meeting in February, the Avenel Local Emergency Action Plan (LEAP) Steering Committee have reviewed the feedback provided by residents.

e local steering group has been collaborating with emergency agencies and Strathbogie Shire Council to produce a LEAP for the Avenel community.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the group reviewed community member’s ideas and comments around themes that re ect the key areas of resiliency, emergency preparedness, emergency response and relief.

“ e group is coordinating the development of a LEAP at the local level to ensure the plan re ects the Avenel community,” she said.

“We recently presented the collated information from the February community meeting to the steering committee for review.

“A discussion was held to begin identifying the ways in which the community responses could inform the content and potential actions of the Avenel LEAP

“Another steering committee meeting will be held soon to determine these actions.”

Cr Binks said the wider Avenel community, and beyond, would get the chance to provide feedback once the Dra LEAP had been produced.“We will release this document to the public for feedback for a period of time so stay tuned as to when you will be able to review and provide comment on the Avenel LEAP,” she said.

For more information about the LEAPing into Resilience Project, visit https://share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/LEAP-resilience

e Avenel LEAP is part of the LEAPing into Resilience Project in partnership with the Mans eld and Murrindindi Shire Councils, funded by the Australian Government.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks explained what ARTBOX was, “ARTBOX is a mobile, professional exhibition space that welcomes proposals from artists, designers, festivals, curators, community and cultural groups in all art forms including but not limited to; visual arts, sculpture, cra , design, digital media, architectural installations, performance, literary arts, installation/ site speci c works, fashion and cultural heritage projects that display innovative ideas and approaches,” she said.

“Our aim is to provide a diverse and engaging annual exhibition program containing a mix of Council-ran exhibitions, local artists and art groups as well as some visiting and out of area Artists.”

While providing a professional exhibition space, ARTBOX also provides opportunities for regional and remote communities in Strathbogie Shire to experience and engage with arts and culture.

Council’s application for this funding was supported by demonstrated public approval for micro galleries and a public art trail in the Arts and Culture Survey conducted in 2021.

“We are excited to see how ARTBOX can build capacity and cultural enjoyment for our communities,” Mayor Cr Binks said.

To express your interest, visit www.strathbogie.vic. gov.au/arts-and-culture and ll out the ARTBOX EOI application form.

ARTBOX is being brought to the Shire a er it was successful in obtaining Creative Victoria grant funding.

Garage Sale

Easter Saturday

Sunday - Monday

5 Murray St Nagambie, 10am - 4.30pm Cash only sale

HC Truck Driver/ Plant Operator

We are looking for a driver/operator HC licence to operate a range of trucks and equipment and to be self-sufficient and motivated.

Material is transported in liquid semi-tankers to and from various sites, requiring heavy combination and tanker skills.

Training available to the suitable person, mechanical knowledge, and advantage. Good administration skills are required for record keeping.

You will also help with machinery operations and record plant operations.

- Full time

- Salary – negotiable

- Driving work is local

To apply please send your resume to clearstreamproducts@gmail.com or call 0425 757 700

Nagambie

$40K to improve water

We’re excited to have received $40,000 to improve water safety in Lake Nagambie provide zoning, speed and safety information

exhibition space is to promote professional and emerging artists and makers, providing

Extraordinary Council Meeting

April 2023, starting at 6pm at the Nagambie

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Kirwans Bridge Update important access across the bridge is to

Seeking input on Weir Rd works

consider the approval of the variation to the

• the agenda are no longer available, a limited

Electrical line clearing electric lines in the townships of Avenel and

Important info about pet registration renewals explain the mistake)

we can help!

Cloth Nappy Reimbursement

Artists encouraged to apply for ARTBOX

We’re calling for expressions of interest from

Maternal Child Health nurses attend educational conference

Council’s Maternal Child Health nurses ensured they are up to date with the latest health information a er attending a conference recently.

e conference, held in-person for the rst time in three years, was arranged by the Municipal Association of Victoria.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said our nurses heard from an informative array of keynote speakers.

“Topics ranged from safety when using button batteries, and injuries that were sustained by children during COVID-19 lockdowns,” Cr Binks said.

“It was incredibly insightful for the nurses to hear an update from the Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department on children presenting with severe illness including respiratory illnesses and the importance of being up to date with immunisations.”

Some of the other topics covered electronic cigarettes (or vaping), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and engagement, baby growth and feeding and screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which is coming soon.

“Our nurses also enjoyed catching up with other nurses from all over the state, networking and sharing knowledge to bring back to Strathbogie Shire,” Cr Binks said.

If you would like to know more about Council’s Maternal Child Health Services, visit https://www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/families-andchildren/maternal-child-health/

Council makes tough decision to continue fight for equitable school crossing program

Strathbogie Shire Council is sending a strong message to the Victorian Government Department of Transport and Planning to step up and deliver the School Crossing Supervision Program to ensure the safety of local kids.

At its March meeting Council resolved to exit the school crossing program, which is costing ratepayers about $50,000 each year to deliver, despite it being a Victorian Government Responsibility.

e safety of our children walking to and from school is more than just a priority for Strathbogie Shire Council – it’s non-negotiable,” Mayor, Cr Laura Binks said.

is is why we have been paying for and delivering the School Crossing Supervision Program on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning.

“It’s a program that has been keeping our children safe for many years and we’re proud of our school crossing supervisors who are greatly valued by schools, parents and children.”

However, Cr Binks said there was part of the School Crossing Supervision Program that was not fair.

“Council pays about 62 per cent of the program costs to deliver this Victorian Government service,” she said.

“In Strathbogie Shire this means Council – and our ratepayers – are spending about $50,000 a year to deliver a service that is not ours – it’s the responsibility of the Victorian Government.

“ is situation is being faced by all Councils, and together with 28 other local government areas across the state we have been advocating to seek the restoration of funding for this critical service.”

e advocacy campaign, led by the City of Monash, has attracted strong attention, but despite every e ort there has been no commitment from the Victorian Government to a fully funded and fully indexed program and e orts to meet with the responsible Minister have been unsuccessful.

“We’re now at a loss,” Cr Binks said.

“We’re at the point where we think exiting the service is the only way we will get the attention of the department.

“We are serious about nding nancial savings for our ratepayers, while also ensuring this essential service

Regional fare cap now in effect

The Andrews Labor Government is making

for passengers in northern Victoria to travel, with the regional fare cap now in effect.

e cost of a daily ticket on the entire regional Victorian network is now capped at $9.20 for a full fare or $4.60 for a concession – the same price as a metro daily fare.

On a weekend or public holiday, daily fares are capped at $6.70 and $3.35 for concession.

at means more money in regional Victorians’ pockets and ensures families living in northern Victoria can visit family and friends and access vital health and education services right across the state.

For those who take long-distance V/Line journeys, the regional fare cap can save people more than $40 for each and every journey on the regional public transport network.

Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll said, “We’re delivering for all Victorians - making public transport more a ordable and accessible to passengers in every corner of our state to ensure they can get to where they need to go.”

e regional fare cap will transform the way Victorians travel – and will also provide a huge bene t to regional tourism and businesses.”

e cap also applies to interstate travel within 60 kilometres of the Victorian border, to ensure those living in border communities in New South Wales and South Australia bene t as well.

e fare cap applies to all PTV regional buses, town buses and V/Line trains and coaches.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “Reducing the cost of travel into our region will provide a huge bene t to passengers, as well as our local businesses.”

e regional fare cap will also encourage more people to travel to the area, and connect them with family, friends and loved ones.”

e Labor Government is continuing to boost the public transport network across regional Victoria, running more trains more o en – investing nearly $1.5 billion in 59 new VLocity trains since 2014, which has created around 500 jobs.

Since 2014, an extra 800 V/Line train services have also been added – with a record 2,200 regional train services now operating every week. Almost 200 extra weekend services are set to be added to the V/Line timetable from 2024 – with a further order of 23 VLocity trains to meet the demands of a growing network.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit vline. com.au or ptv.vic.gov.au.

continues to be delivered by the responsible State Government department to keep our children safe.” Council manages ve school crossing sites across the municipality, four of these on Victorian Government managed roads. e only school crossing located on a CounciL managed road is on Goulburn Street in Nagambie.

In 2016 e Victorian Government committed to undertaking a broad strategic review of the Program. is has not occurred. ere has been no innovation or review since the program’s inception in 1975.

Council will continue to manage its legislated responsibility to inspect, maintain and repair the school crossing infrastructure, which includes signage and road markings.

CHURCH NEWS EASTER SERVICES

ANGLICAN

Maundy ursday. April 6. at 5.00 pm Christ Church

Seymour

Good Friday. April 7. 10.00 am Christ Church Seymour

- Ecumenical Combined Church service with other denominations and at 5.00 pm St John’s Nagambie

Easter Sunday. April 9. 8.00 am Christ Church Seymour, 9.30 am St Paul’s Avenel and 11.00 am St John’s Nagambie

CATHOLIC

Wednesday, April 5. Reconciliation St Malachy’s Nagambie 12.30pm. Includes rst Reconciliation)

Holy ursday. April 5. Evening Mass. St Malachy’s 7.30pm.

Good Friday. April 7. Ecumenical Stations of the Cross. St Mary’s Avenel.

Good Friday, April 7. Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. St Malachy’s Nagambie. 3pm.

Holy Saturday, April 8. Easter Vigil. St Malachy’s Nagambie. 7.30pm.

Easter Day. Mass. Sunday, April 9 at 10am. St Mary’s Avenel.

PRESBYTERIAN

Good Friday service, April 7, 9:00am Seymour St Andrew’s Presbyterian church - Leader Gregg Miller.

Easter Sunday service, April 9, at 9:00 am both Seymour (leader Gregg Miller and Nagambie leader Bill Day. ) Also Nagambie St Andrew’s Presbyterian church is willing to run a Christianity explained series if enough expression of interest. POC Bill Day Nagambie Presbyterian 0429933116.

UNITING CHURCH

Good Friday April 7, Seymour Inter-Church Service at Seymour Anglican Church at 10.00am.

Easter Day, Sunday, April 9. Combined Service at Avenel. 10am

Otherwise, our regular Sunday by Sunday gathering of the Lord's people on the Lord's Day is at 9.00am at Avenel and 11.00am at Seymour.

NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY:

Sunday, Easter morning, April 9, service 8am - venue TBA -

Phone Ruth 0402286277

Permanent Change: As from Sunday April 23, a change of service time to 9.30am – will come into place. - all other details are unchanged.

it more affordable

TAC L2P Program

Many young people in our community need help to get the driving experience required for their licence. You can make a difference by volunteering to assist them in the Berry Street TAC L2P Programs.

e TAC L2P Program is managed by the Department of Transport & Planning.

• It is open to young people who:

• are aged 16 to 20 years

• hold a current learner permit

• have no or limited access to a car or a supervising driver

• live in the City of Greater Shepparton and Shires of Strathbogie, Moira and Mitchell

e TAC L2P Program matches learners with a fully-licensed volunteer driver and practice vehicle to help them gain driving experience, as well as Professional drive lessons at the beginning and during the time you are obtaining your hours.

Anzac Day Service

Tuesday April 25th - 5:45am. Short Dawn Service/Stand To.

Mechanic's Hall. Part 1.

M C. Larry King. President

Program outcomes

e program aims to:

• help disadvantaged young people get the support they need to get their licence

• advocate safe and lawful driving practice among younger drivers

• recruit and train volunteers from the community to develop a positive mentoring relationship with young learner drivers

• promote and encourage connectedness with the local community.

Eligibility for volunteers

• Volunteer mentors need to:

• hold a current full Victorian drivers licence and have a good driving record

• be interested in helping young people from diverse backgrounds

• be over 21 years of age

• get a Police Check, Licence Check and Working with Children Check before being accepted into the program (costs are met by the program)

• complete the VicRoads Volunteer Supervising Driver Training

• commit a minimum of 1-2 hours per week.

Volunteer benefits

e TAC L2P program doesn’t just bene t learner drivers. e program gives our volunteer mentors an opportunity to connect with their community, and directly help a young person. Below are some bene ts of becoming a volunteer mentor.

1. Mentoring is a fantastic way of connecting with others and making a di erence in the lives of young people.

2. Mentoring is rewarding: support a young person to achieve their goals in developing safe and lawful driving habits for life.

3. Engage and interact with young people to build a positive, trusting friendship.

4. Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from Berry Street.

5. Choose times that are convenient to you to assist the young person to gain their driving experience.

Register your interest with our L2p program today. Call 03 5822 8100 or email L2pHume@berrystreet.org.au

11:10 am WELCOME TO OUR ANZAC SERVICE AND MARCH

A BIG WELCOME TO ALL.

11:15 am PRESIDENT MESSAGE.

11:20 am Call on our Chaplain Prayer. And Hymn

11:30 am Guest Speaker/ Anzac Day Address.

11:40 am Student from Nagambie PS / Reading. ey went into battle.

11:45 am e ODE. FROM St Joseph Primary

11:50 am THE LAST POST 1 MINUTE PAUSE

Starts Promply at 10AM To About 10-55 am. A er SERVICE we will form up on Footpath where the Parade Commander . WILL take over for the March we will be asked to give EYES LEFT when we pass the saluting O cer at Cenotaph.

THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION And Fall Out.

The Cenotarph. Part 2. 11 am.

Our M.C. Is Ken Lewis.

11:05 am Larks National Anthem / All join in.

11:08 am Acknowledgement of Country. LARRY

REVEILLE.

PADRE PRAYER

NATIONAL ANTHEM

THANK EVERYONE FOR ATTENDING.

SERVICE FINISHED { ITEMS BE RETURNED TO RSL. And Back to the Club Room for Refreshments and Drinks

Larry King . President Nagambie .R.S. L.

WE REMEMBER OUR FALLEN DIGGERS

1

Tarquin Place, Nagambie

3 2 2

A wonderful family home built around 2006 on a great corner block of 981m2. This brick veneer three bedroom home has a purpose built study conveniently located at the front door and giving access to the double garage. The home is heated and cooled with an electric split system, has three separate living areas with the kitchen opening onto the enormous 9.4m x 6m patio with new sun blinds. The maintenance free block has extensive concrete areas, a 9m x 6m garage/workshop with direct side access allowing easy reversing for caravans, boats or trailers. The tranquil court location is within easy walking distance (1,000m) of the top pub and the Main Street and Lake Nagambie.

Sale:

$659,000

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

202

Ewings Road, Avenel

4 2 2

A great opportunity to purchase this family home in the centre of 500m from the Harvest Home Hotel and Avenel Bank Street Pizza. The block is a large 2050m2 (the old 1/2 acre block) room for the huge four bedroom home with three living areas, ready to tidy up and put your own touch on it. A private location, a hidden gem behind the Cyprus trees, open it up or keep it secluded. Inspect today to see what you could turn this into.

Sale:

$720,000

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

4 Curtis Court,

Nagambie

From the moment you walk through the front door you feel the quality on a block of 778m2 within easy walking distance to the Top Pub (500m), High Street with Restaurants, Cafes and Brewery overlooking our beautiful Lake. The home has three generous sized bedrooms and a purpose built study, a large open plan kitchen dining area and semi drapes, the home has electric heating and evaporative cooling and 18 solar panels to keep the costs down. The timber deck is a real feature overlooking the full landscaped yard with 7m x 6m workshop/shed. A this won't last long on the market.

Sale: $770,000

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

This much loved home is reluctantly available due to the current owners down sizing to a lifestyle village. The home is in the popular location of Barwon Street, only a short stroll to the IGA Supermarket, town centre and our beautiful Lake. With three bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, two living areas and a double garage. The heating and cooling is covered with an electric split system and a ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating. The spacious outdoors are outstanding with great access to the rear yard, the lawns are impeccable, the garden shed is perfect and the 876m2 block has plenty power points and ceiling fan. Some additional feature are security cameras internal and external, solar hot water, 12 solar panels topping off a fantastic home in a wonderful location.

Sale: $779,000

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

19 Barwon Street,

Nagambie

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KELVIN GROVE RESIDENTS ART SHOW WAS ONE WITH A DIFFERENCE

e rst Kelvin Grove Village residents Art and Cra Show with a Di erence was just that with over 180 interesting pieces on display on Saturday, 25th March in their Village hall.

Fine artworks, like paintings, pottery, antiques, embroidery, quilted items; collectables of many sorts like jugs, dolls, handmade items, Lego toys, crystal rocks, brass ware, ceramics, knitted and crocheted garments, souvenirs and memorabilia and a glass case in which featured a model steam boat “Mississippi” and model rail diorama were some of the unusual things on show.

e residents showcased their skills and talents or treasures of bygone eras and to show that many of them are still pursuing their artwork in their 70’s and 80’s and loving it.

Some of the Village ladies surpassed themselves with their cooking delights for a ernoon tea for the patrons who came along and enjoyed seeing what the residents brought along to show o their interesting talents and memories.

anks go to the local businesses and individual residents who donated prizes for the ra e that raised funds for the Village’s Mother’s Day a ernoon tea dance entertainer for 16 May.

ese include Sandy Slater, Tahbilk Wines, Mitchelton Wines, Champions IGA Supermarket, Nagambie Rowing Club, Nagambie Post O ce, Rebecca Baker Pharmacy, Zephyrz Bistro and bar and the Royal Mail Hotel.

e winners of the ra e prizes were, Paul Lejins, E&C Mahar, D.Drayton, G.Keogh, R.Dunn, C.Van Baalen, S.Aspinall and C.Crockett.

e Residents thank all who supported their rst Art and Cra show. ey were very pleased with their e orts and were happy to share their life’s experiences and treasures with their wider community.

Report finds Kirwans Bridge structurally compromised and unsafe for vehicles

“We will then need to advocate strongly for Victorian and Federal government funding to complete the works and we ask for the community’s support which will help strengthen our e orts, meaning greater chance of success.”

In the meantime, an Extraordinary Council Meeting has been called for Tuesday, April 11 for Council to consider the approval of the variation to the Weir Rd design and cost, which will ensure the access route is safe and accessible to all tra c.

Report findings

e structural assessment was completed a er a major ood in October 2022. e bridge has been closed since the ood, while Strathbogie Shire Council waited for a comprehensive assessment by its insurance company.

“We needed to ensure the bridge was safe to open to tra c, and this report has found it is not,” Mayor, Cr Laura Binks, said.

“It states extensive structural repairs and strengthening works must be completed before the bridge is safe to reopen.

“We understand the impact of this news to the Kirwans Bridge community. We know how important access across the bridge is to residents and visitors.

“We want to reassure our community our goal is for a sustainable, long term, future for Kirwans Bridge.”

Cr Binks said through Council’s work with the Kirwans Bridge Community Panel, two options had been identi ed for the future of the bridge and work was already progressing to design and cost these options.

e two options have been identi ed for the future of the bridge, are:

• A new replica bridge (with pedestrian and cycling access), or

• Extensive structural repairs and strengthening works to the current bridge.

“When we understand the costs, there will be further community consultation to determine the best option – to ensure the bridge remains open and is safe for the next 50 plus years,” Cr Binks said.

e report has found the bridge should remain closed to tra c until extensive structural repairs and strengthening works are carried out. While the assessment was completed in late December, Council received the report on Friday, March 10 and was given permission for public release on ursday, March 23.

e report can be read in full on our website at www.strathbogie.vic. gov.au, and the recommendations are below:

1. Based on FMG Engineering’s inspection and observations of the extensive rot and decay of structural timber members, surface corrosion to structural steel elements, and broken/damaged timber deck members, it is FMG’s opinion that the subject bridge structure is structurally compromised and is not safe for use by vehicular tra c.

2. However, it is FMG’s opinion that the observed structural damage to the subject bridge is not a result of a one-o ood event such at the Victorian oods in October 2022. In FMG’s opinion, based on the observations of advanced timber rot and surface corrosion, the damage has occurred over a long period of time.

3. Whilst in FMG’s opinion, the observed damage to the subject bridge has not been caused by the ood event, it is FMG’s opinion that the ood event has exacerbated the damage.

4. FMG recommend that the subject bridge should remain closed to vehicular tra c until such time that extensive structural repairs/strengthening works are carried out. Furthermore, FMG recommend that the extremely decayed timber beams of the disused lane structure are removed to reduce the risk of the potential of timber beams falling into the water and causing potential injury to person travelling by boat underneath.

Meanwhile, the Open Kirwans Bridge Committee held a community meeting on Saturday April 1 at the Nagambie Angling Club near the bridge. A large crowd of more than 125 people attended. e Community Voice received the following correspondence from the Open Kirwans Bridge Committee.

Kirwans Bridge will remain closed after an engineers’ report found it was structurally compromised and not safe for use by vehicles.

OPEN KIRWANS BRIDGE NOW!

e GMR Engineering report was commissioned to obtain clearance to open the waterway to boating. It was a comprehensive report looking at the sub-structure, the super-structure (the stringers and cross beams), deck, rail and kerb. GMR Engineering has an extensive history of previous work on the bridge and signi cant knowledge, data and other relevant information going back to 2011. In summary, the GMR report says “ ere is no apparent structural consequences or other adverse impacts arising from the recent October 2022 ood event. All beams, blocks and crossheads remain in their correct position and are appropriately connected.” Several recommendations to the shire have not been implemented such as painting of the steelwork which is the reason for some minor surface erosion of the steelwork.

Impact on Nagambie’s business economy and tourism commerce

e closure of Kirwans Bridge has also led to a loss of customers and business for the township of Nagambie. Travellers from surrounding shires and localities who use Kirwans Bridge are now choosing other towns for shopping, services, and entertainment.

Students and Families are frustrated with the school bus service

e purpose of the meeting was to allow people from the region to share their personal stories about how the bridge closure has impacted their lives, businesses, and community. It also provided an update on where we are today, and how we can work together to open the bridge as soon as possible. e shire has not o ered to come and listen to the people, so the community is very angry.

“ e future plans and options for the bridge that the Shire of Strathbogie are talking about are years away, and we need the bridge open now. We have been working alongside the shire for the past 6 months, but we have run out of patience with their shambolic approach.” said Robyn Taylor, the spokesperson for the Open Kirwans Bridge Committee.

“We need a transition plan to open the bridge within the next few months. We recognise the importance of a bridge for interests which extend well beyond the Nagambie and Kirwans Bridge communities. is is far more than a local issue.” she added.

Prior to the October ood, an assessment by the shire in 2021 showed the bridge had an average daily tra c count of 532 cars, so more than 3,700 vehicles per week.

Of the two engineers’ reports commissioned by the Shire in Dec 2022, the CEO chose the de cient and incorrect FMG report to justify the ongoing closure of the bridge. e FMG report said the ood water owed over the deck and it didn’t. e report also said there was signi cant rot and decay, but they were referring to the old part of the bridge which has been redundant to the substructure and super-structure of the bridge since 1955. When the bridge was modi ed in 1955 and converted to a steel beam single lane bridge, the unused section of the timber was le there solely for the purpose of demonstrating the heritage of how the bridge was built. It does not play any role in the current supporting structure. It was the rst time FMG engineers had seen the bridge and they were there for less than a day!

Mr Sam Birrell MP was very supportive and spoke of how important this vital piece of infrastructure is to this region, and to all of Victoria and our tourism commerce. Mrs Rikki-Lee Tyrell MLC also attended the meeting, and really appreciated hearing rsthand from the people about the heartbreaking and devastating impacts of the bridge closure. ere were many serious impacts raised at the community meeting, including impacts on farmers and employees who live on one side of the bridge and need to travel to the other side, impacts to school children participating in their extracurricular sports, and a 300% increase in diesel costs due to the extended travel. All this is at a time when the cost of living is skyrocketing.

Other impacts raised at the meeting were as follows:

300% Increase in Home Care services

e closure of Kirwans Bridge has resulted in a 300% increase in travel charges for home care services, which has had a signi cant impact on the elderly population in Kirwans Bridge and surrounding localities. And the carers are not compensated for the additional travel.

Major Delays in Lifesaving Ambulances

Additionally, the closure has led to ambulance delays, with ambulances being called from Murchison, Tatura, and Shepparton instead of Nagambie due to the bridge closure. is has caused paramedic delays which could potentially cost lives in emergency situations.

Limited fire evacuation options

If there was a bush re or grass re in the west or northwest of Kirwans Bridge and the wind direction was a westerly or nor-westerly, then there are no escape options unless you had easy access to a boat. It is likely to be immediately classed as ‘too late to leave’.

Business costs skyrocket

Furthermore, the bridge closure has led to increased business costs, contractor coordination di culties, and timeframes signi cantly increased due to increased travel time.

Finally, the Nagambie school bus has regularly refused to drive to Kirwans Bridge due to the poor safety of the back road while the bridge is closed. is has caused di culties for students and their families who rely on the school bus service.

The Open Kirwans Bridge Committee held a community meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10.30am at the Nagambie Angling Club near the bridge. It was a large crowd of more than 125 people coming from Tatura, Toolamba, Murchison, Rushworth, Whroo, Kirwans Bride and Nagambie.

Nagambie Foreshore Walk Update

At the Strathbogie Shire Meeting held on 21/2/23 during public question time a question was directed towards the Strathbogie Shire CEO requesting an update ‘on works progress and estimated completion time for the Nagambie Boardwalk extension.’

e Shire CEO responded that the boardwalk was progressing and would be completed by March 31st. e Community Voice contacted the Shire on Monday April 3rd to gain an update on the project and received the following response.

Works to the Nagambie Foreshore Walk are progressing well with a completion expected in coming months.

Unfortunately, this important project has been delayed and has not been completed by the original nish date (March 2023).

We apologise for the delay and are working hard to complete this project as we understand the importance to the Nagambie community.

We look forward to celebrating the o cial opening with the community as soon as possible.

Nagambie Senior Citizens

Our trip on the Tram boat excursion on Tuesday 28th March was a great success. e weather was kind and we had calm sailing waters on our trip across to Williamstown. e crew ensured we had lots of fun and enjoyed the trip. Morning tea and a sh and chip boxed lunch were provided on the boat. Free time allowed at Williamstown meant we could explore the shops and see the highlights of this lovely location. All members agreed that it was a very pleasant day, and we were very grateful to all those who contributed to make the day a success.

e trip planned on the Heritage Train to Tocumwal on 20th April has been POSTPONED. ey are not running the trips at the moment and we will advise further when we have a date secured.

Victoria Market excursion is planned for ursday 27th April. e cost will depend on the numbers we have attending, as we will book a bus size suitable to numbers. If you are interested, please put your name on the list at the hall, email or phone me if you are unable to get to the hall and you would like to come along.

Movie Day is usually the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm, , we will hold them on Tuesday 11th April showing Moulin Rouge, then due to Anzac Day on Tuesday 25th it will be on Monday 24th April, e Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Hope you can come along and support Abe who does a lot of work to ensure we get some classic movies and of course lots of great interval treats.

We are holding another Bunnings BBQ at Seymour on Saturday 8th April, and appreciate the few members that volunteered to help us out, being the Easter Saturday, it may mean they are unable to help, but if you are willing to help please let me know. We have a few available spots to ll due to the holiday weekend. It should be a busy worthwhile day, and we are fortunate to be given this date by Bunnings to run the event.

Our newsletter will be sent a er our committee meeting on ursday 6th April with the usual updates and news around the club. Happy to email any interested people who would like to receive the newsletter monthly. Just email nagambieseniors@ gmail.com to go on the list. Or phone Jill on 0419 567 580

We also wish to thank Go Nagambie for including our Club details on their website, check it out. https://www.gonagambie.com.au/live/communitygroups-and-clubs/nagambie-seniors

Footscray Regatta

While The Head of The River Rowing Regatta was big news in Nagambie on Saturday the 25th of March, Nagambie rowers headed south to Footscray and their Saltwater Regatta.

e Footscray Rowing Club is positioned on the Maribyrnong River, adjacent to Flemington Race Course, and makes for a ‘bonza’ venue. e 800 metre course has its challenges, and it is a real skill to steer a straight course. Most crews covered extra ground and a bit of zigging and zagging was not uncommon. Still most of the crews made it to the nish line without incident. e weather let us know that winter was not too far away, with the biting wind, present most of the day. Record race times were also

on, as the wind came straight up the course, giving boats a push, via the tail wind.

Stats tell us that there were 76 events over the day, with 425 athletes competing, most in more than one race. All classes of boats competed (single and double sculls, fours/ quad sculls and eights). Nagambie rowers acquitted themselves quite well and should be pleased with the results.

e masters female quad saw o the opposition to win their race and receive the ‘gold’ medal. e old blokes (61, 65x2, 75) also gave their race a good shake, and took the chocolates.

Two of our young men also came down and put in great rows, in the open classes. Ben Sheldon and Boyd Newnham put in solid performances in their single scull

races. Boyd was agonisingly close in both his races, and showed some ‘grit’ to stick with the more experienced rowers in the conditions.

Ben won his heat and nal in the B grade scull and had some pretty ‘hot’ competition from the other scullers. He overcame his relative inexperience and kept some notable scullers at bay. Both the lads are coached by Nagambie local identity, Bill Day. Bill puts a lot of time into a number of younger rowers, and was on-hand on the day, to support Ben and Boyd.

Rowing is a very welcoming sport and you can travel the country or the world, and get a row just about anywhere. Shepparton RC for various reasons, is a bit light-on at the moment and we have some of their rowers training and competing with us. Tom Nalder competed in Shepp colours at the regatta, but we claim him as one of our own.

Pictured: Ben Shelton and Winners Medal - looking down the course.

Pictured: Leigh, Dave, John, Andy, with their winners medals. Pictured: Tom, who we have adopted Shepp Rowing Club. Pictured: e Nagambie Rowers plus a Yarra Yarra ller, thanks Linda.

(L-R) Leigh McIntyre, John Strapps, Andy Horsburgh, Dave Andrews, Wendy Cotter, Sue Andrews, Linda Cafasso, Linda Skidmore. Ben and Boyd in rear.)

Blowing the whistle on community sport facilities

Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, has blown the whistle and called on the Labor Government to provide funding to upgrade community sport facilities across Nicholls.

Mr Birrell spoke in Parliament on Wednesday about the dire state of a number of local sports facilities and the need for the Labor Government to replace regional funding schemes established by the Coalition, a er they were scrapped in Labor’s October budget.

Mr Birrell shined the spotlight on women’s change facilities including those at Murchison Toolamba Football Club.

e AFL audited 3000 facilities across Victoria and Murchison Toolamba Football Netball Club President, Craig omson, con rmed publicly that the club ranked in the bottom 10 per cent,” Mr Birrell told Parliament.

“ e tiny female change room has space for 3 players at a time and 1 shower.”

is year the club has 80 netballers in 8 teams and 10 girls playing football at junior level.”

“Despite the lack of facilities, the female participation rate has gone up – a credit to the players and the club,” he said.

Mr Birrell is continuing to visit netball and football clubs across the electorate and is aiming to train with every club during his rst term.

Mr Birrell said although netball participation has remained strong for decades and AFLW participation is rapidly growing, club facilities are not keeping up.

“Longwood has 6 netball sides but no dedicated female facilities,” Mr Birrell told Parliament.

“President Ricki Shiner told me on game day at Redlegs Stadium there are 130 players – 2 toilets and no showers”.

“Women change behind a curtain in a shed.”

“We can’t promote female participation and not provide facilities,” he said.

He called on the Government to provide funding as clubs and local governments could not pick up the slack alone.

“It is the Australian Government that needs to step up and invest in inclusive facilities that foster greater participation,” Mr Birrell told Parliament.

e Coalition had the Building Better Regions Fund and Community Development Grants to fund these projects.”

“ is Government created its own regional grant streams in October but nearly six months later hasn’t released guidelines or a single dollar.

“Get on with it – show some respect to regional communities,” he said.

Speaking with Ricki Shiner about the State of Longwood Netball Club Facilities.

Counciller Update Reg Dickinson

A lot of water has passed under the bridge since my last article. We have had Christmas and New Year, the NOW Festival, cricket and bowls nals, rowing events and the resurrected yacht club relaunched (with a membership of over 60).

Electoral boundaries are currently being reconsidered and it is in all our interests to look at the choices and make a submission. Go to the council website for further information. (www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au).

Council is now in full swing discussing the upcoming 23/24 budget. Should you wish to have an input I suggest that it be done soon. e Kirwan’s Bridge Community Panel met recently and were addressed by the Shire CEO, Julie Salomon. It was con rmed that the insurance assessment had been completed and that strengthening works and extensive structural repairs need to be completed before the bridge will be declared as safe to reopen. For further information on the insurance assessor’s report go to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Weir Road was the second topic of discussion and the panel was advised that, because of the oods, the road really needs to be raised so that it is ood proofed for the future. is has meant that a redesign and variation of contract was required. e panel was assured that the additional budget costings could be accommodated within the capital works program. Because of the colder weather approaching the contractor has advised that for it to be done properly it needs to be in warmer conditions and they have committed to its revised cost until September, 2023. It would however go to an Extraordinary meeting (April 11), to be held at the Regatta Centre and is open to the public and would be voted on by council.

e above abbreviated explanation can be further investigated by going to the council website. A Fact Sheet has also been distributed to Kirwan’s Bridge residents. Should you wish to discuss these matters further I suggest you contact members of the community panel or your ward councillors, Dave Andrews (0498 463 094) or myself (0437 932 147).

Dave Andrews and I have resumed our meetings with residents from 10 am until noon each ursday. If we don’t turn up (which would be unusual) or we are late arriving or leave early, please be assured there will be a very good reason.

Until next issue, stay safe. Reg Dickinson

Raising money for the Royal Childrens Hospital

Nagambie residents and friends packed the bistro area of the Royal Mail Hotel (Top Pub) on Wednesday 29th to enjoy a two course meal while raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The very successful night was planned and orchestrated by Pat Moroney and Di Proud.

A huge thank you to the management of the Royal Mail Hotel who volunteered the venue, Traci Stumer is to be thanked for sitting rugged up, outside on the porch greeting everyone as they paid for their preordered tickets.

e Master of Ceremonies for the night was John Smith who did an excellent job and, also joined the music line up of the Nagambie Larks, Trevor Close, Russell Turner accompanied by Colleen Traynor and later in the evening by Des Phelan. A huge thank you to all of you for donating your time in keeping everyone entertained. It was great seeing so many singing in the audience singing along to well-known tunes. You know who you are!

Just over twenty items were on o er as Mark Boyer from Ray White Estate Nagambie conducted a very professional auction. ank you to Mark for donating his time and for everyone who parted with their dollars to win the various bids. e generosity of the many donors of goods, services and vouchers was very much appreciated. ere were four ra e prizes drawn on the night.

First prize was a delicious hamper donated by INTER Hampers and two bottles of Mitchelton wine - Won by Lyn Millar.

Second Prize was a meat tray donated by Champions IGA and Two bottles of Burra Murra wine - Won by Mark Speck

ird prize was a beautiful oral arrangement of native owers in a lovely ceramic pot kindly donated by Julie Cubbin of Bloomin’ natives and a gorgeous shawl donated by Boutique by the lake - won by Jan omas

Fourth Prize was a lovely cheese board donated by Nagambie Bargains and two bottles of wine from McPherson Wines - won by Kath Hollaway.

Congratulations to all the winners. ank you to Doug Proud who assisted Pat in selling and folding the ra e tickets. Six lucky people took home wine by McPherson’s as door prizes. e following sponsors of the evening are sincerely thanked for their contributions as without their participation, the night would not have been the success that it was.

e o cial part of the evening concluded with Pat Moroney thanking everyone involved. Pat has been Area Manager for Nagambie for the past 12 years and does a sterling job. So when you see Nagambie on the television tally board on Good Friday you will know that it is Pat’s tireless e orts and hard work, along with the generous individual contributions by many that is behind Nagambie’s total tally.

e amount raised on the night was $4,670.00

Harmony Day

St Joseph's Primary

Harmony Day at St. Joseph’s was celebrated with fantastic discussions, stories and cra activities. We began by sharing our thoughts on what Harmony Day is and means to us, we watched a BTN article on the history of Harmony Day and how it is celebrated across Australia. e students then listened to the story, I’m Australian Too and decorated paper dolls and handprints to represent Harmony, all to the backdrop of international music.

Cross Country

A er weeks of practice, we travelled to Shepparton to compete in the Cross Country

Nagambie Primary Nagambie PRIMARY

run, alongside St. Luke’s Primary on Friday 31st March. e students competed enthusiastically and all put in a wonderful performance. ank you for St. Luke’s Primary School for hosting a fantastic event and well done to all of our students.

Little Athletics

We would like to congratulate the Nagambie Little Athletics committee on a wonderful inaugural season! We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful e ort our students put in throughout their sessions and also the success of Sebastian, Morgan, Ruby, Delilah, Finley, Scout & Maison who all won age group champion awards!

e joy of teaching

Even a er 35 years I still enjoy teaching PE and am fortunate to be able to teach every student every week. e smile or the look of surprise on students’ faces when they master a new physical skill brings me a lot of joy.

I also enjoy and appreciate our senior students joining me as ‘coaches’ in our junior PE classes.

Beau and Brodie are my fabulous regular coaches and many of the other senior students join in throughout the term.

e younger students enjoy their company and encouragement and working in smaller groups ensures even more skills are mastered and more smiles seen on proud faces.

Avenel Primary Nagambie Preschool

School News

Students at Avenel Primary School have had the absolute pleasure of participating in skateboarding lessons with Jayden from Gnarly Neighbours. anks to some generous funding from the Strathbogie Shire, students learn balance and agility techniques as well as basic skateboarding skills that will culminate

in sessions on skateboarding ramps, where students will be able to experience the real deal. Students not only learn tips and tricks that will help them with the physical side of skateboarding, but have also had opportunity to practice safety within risk taking, resilience, persistence and overcoming fears around trying something new. ese sessions have been a huge hit with the kids and they enthusiastically look forward to their next lessons.

Nagambie Womens Golf

Results Wednesday 29th March

It was the last day of the Summer Competition and there were 12 players for a fun round of Ambrose. e winners were Moz Fowler, Jane Bow and Jill Rankin.

N/P on the 3rd was Kylie Carmichael. Next Wednesday will be the start of the Winter Season with hit o time 9.30.

Chicken Run Results ursday 30th March

ere were 21 players for a round of Par on the back 9. e winner was Dave Love with +2 and the R/U was Shayne Kimball +1.

N/P on the 13th was Dave Love and on the 16th Karyn ompson.

Nagambie Mens Golf News

April 3rd

Golden boy Ryan Ezard put together a double double, by winning the Gold medal play o for the second year in succession and claiming the monthly medal for the day. It was a slow start for Ezard but as the round went on and sensing a big win concentration levels went up 91-19-72 was enough for the Nagambie junior to take home a second gold. e day's best score was recorded by Murichison golfer Don Hughes with a quality 90-20-70, the summer participation of the Murchison crew was very welcome and good luck for their coming season. Next best scores went to Ben Cassar net 73 , Terry Lowis and Larry King net 74's.

e nearest the pins were won by Des Phelan sticking it close with Des saying it almost went in on the 8th, Steve Donnison knocking it up to the 13th and Bill Leviston pocketing a ball on the 16th. Next week is Easter but a stableford event will be played on Sunday at the regular tee time of 9.00 to 9.30am on o ce duty is S. Bryant and in the bar J. Lodding.

27 March

It was a tough grid at Nagambie golf club with a par event being played +1 was the best score returned with three players needing to be separated with a count back.. e eventual winner was Trevor Burt beating home Jeremy Ezard and Dean Brown, Burt was back last week to defend his RSL charity win from 2022 nishing a respectable third, and returned to claim top spot this week, Jeremy Ezard nishing second was consistent as usual with some master class tuition helping during the week, Dean Brown also hitting form with some big events not to far away.

e nearest the pin prize went to Terry Lowis on the 13th this was the only green hit for the day. Next week's golf will be a monthly medal as well as the 2021/22 gold medal eld playo for those eligible, starting time will be 9.00 to 9.30am and please remember to change your clock, on o ce duty is D. Brown and in the Bar B. Leviston

Avenel Bowls Club

On Sunday 19 March Avenel held its Annual Open Bowls Tournament. Doing a terri c job as always, Tournament Director Howard welcomed teams from Euroa, Yea, Eildon, Kyabram, Seymour, Nagambie, Hill Top, East Shepparton, Eaglehawk and Mooroopna Golf.

e catering ladies, Pam, Fay, Grace and Jenny D did a brilliant job of keeping the bowlers nourished all day with top class food. All the rinks were full, the weather was kind, and thanks to Greenkeeper Spud’s hard work, the green was bowling superbly to make for a very successful day.

e winner on the day was Maurice Hateley’s team from Kyabram pictured below in front of the Nissan Warrior 4x4 dual cab pick-up kindly on loan from major sponsor Neil Beer Auto Group Seymour.

Without such sponsorship this event would not go ahead. Other sponsors that generously supported the tournament were Harvest Home Avenel, Avenel Meats, Nagambie Outdoors, Rejuvenate Nagambie and Avenel Pharmacy.

Pictured Avenel Bowls Club tournament winers – (L-R) John Brown, Maurice Hateley & Chris Preddy from Kyabram Bowls Club

Local Sport

Nagambie Cricket Club

e season ended with a well attended presentation night at the clubrooms on March 24. e Ezard family capped o an outstanding season winning nine of the nineteen trophies awarded.

Under 10 coach Andrew Molineaux presented medallions to his squad a er a successful season winning all bar one game. Under 14 awards; Bowling and all rounder Ryan Ezard. Batting Archie Harrison. Under 16 awards. Batting and all rounder Blake Ezard. Bowling Will Gladwin. E grade awards. Batting and all rounder Jeremy Ezard. Bowling Ryan Ezard.

B grade awards. Batting and all rounder Blair TaylorLloyd. Bowling James Brook. A grade awards. Bowling and Club Champion Mark Nolan. Batting Luke Nolan. Blake Ezard and James Brook also won awards for taking 5 wickets in an innings. Trophies also went to centurions Blair TaylorLloyd 142 and Jeremy Ezard 100 not out.

President Steve Brook thanked the following club sponsors for their continuing support; Rebecca Baker Pharmacy, Ace Training, Linc Sullivan Pre Training, Wattswool Wool Exporters, Anderson Garden Supplies and Comi Bus Lines. Life member Richard Mensfeld donated the Best Clubman award won by Bo Harrison for his junior coaching roles over several seasons. A nal thank you to Harry's Cafe for providing a ernoon tea for every home game

Nagambie Lakes Sailing Club Inc.

Following the extremely successful ‘Try Sailing’ event at the Nagambie On Water (NOW) Festival in February, conducted by Australian Sailing and the Waranga and Shepparton Yacht Clubs crews with ve yachts; where 70 people enjoyed a sail on beautiful lake Nagambie, around 60 people have now joined the Nagambie Lakes Sailing Club Inc.

NOW Festival February 2023

A very popular ‘Sailing Experience Day’ was conducted in March for members of the Nagambie club, at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, by the Shepparton Sailability crew with four of their sailing dinghies and recovery boat. Sailing instructors took 20 Nagambie club members on the water for sailing coaching in the sturdy, safe boats.

Regatta Centre March 2023

e Nagambie sailing club aims to conduct a monthly sailing event on Lake Nagambie. e April event will celebrate the opening of the Nagambie Sailing Club House on Lake Nagambie. Event and membership enquiries to Club Commodore, Beverley on Mob.0492289831, see www.gonagambie.com.au / community clubs/sailing club, for more details.

e club acknowledges funding from Strathbogie Shire Council and Bendigo Bank to help establish the club.

Little Athletics Season 22/23 Comes to a close

e Little Athletics Nagambie rst season of competition has come to a close with parents, volunteers, friends, carers and competitors coming together for a presentation evening.

e Community Voice caught up with committee member Louise Roberts to get the wrap up of the season.

“We have had an amazing rst year with over 60 competitors aging from under 6’s through to under 12’s.

“We ran all running events including 50m, 80m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, long jump, high jump, hurdles, shot put, vortex (in replacement of javelin) and on track training for our little ones to teach them the correct technique,” said Louise “Each Saturday morning we had all our competitors turn up and give it their absolute best and we consistently saw progress from our athletes from the PB’s we recorded each week.

e season concluded with an awards BBQ night celebrating the successes of the season.

“ e awards evening was a great chance for all families to get together and celebrate what an incredible year we had, to recognise each competitor and to thank those that helped out each week.

Little Athletics Nagambie Club

Age Champions –

Under 6 girls – Scout Roberts

Under 6 boys – Finlay Gilliland

Under 7 girls – Ruby Garrett

Under 7 boys – Maison Sterio

Under 8/9 girls – Eliza Richardson and Lani Perry (Draw)

Under 8 boys – Mac Van Horen

Under 9/10 boys – Morgan Coll

Under 10/11/12 girls – Stella Balmer

Nagambie Rowers Award for Most improved male –Mac Van Horen and Jack Molyneaux (draw)

Yulong award from most improved female – Isla Newell

e club acknowledges the tremendous dedication from the committee and volunteers that helped out each and every week of the season.

“We couldn’t have done it without our amazing committee and helpers but most of all we thank Clare Garrett our President who spent many, many hours early on to set up the club and all the ongoing event coordination for Little Aths to run each week.

“Another thanks to our incredible Treasurer Catrina Hutton who managed all the back end, nances, ordering equipment and general organization of all things little aths – ank you ladies!

“To our incredible sponsors that helped us achieve our goal of being able to set up a club in Nagambie we can’t thank you enough. Without your generous donations it would not have been possible.

“Enjoy the o season everyone and see you in September,” nished Louise.

e Nagambie Little Athletics Club are considering holding some cross country sessions during the o season which will be advertised on their facebook page so keep an eye out.

e 2023/24 season of Nagambie Little Athletics will start late September. Please join the Nagambie Little Athletics Facebook page for all information regarding registration.

e committee welcomes and invites new members to join the working committee. If you’re interested please contact Louise Roberts or Clare Garrett via the Facebook page.