The Community Voice, Go Nagambie | Wednesday April 19th 2023, Issue 522

19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522 | FREE

WWW.GONAGAMBIE.COM.AU

We're all familiar with wine trails, but what about eating your way through a food trail, just for fun?

For more than 12 months the team at Go Seymour has been working hard to deliver a project called Go Meat The Farmer - a farm gate trail through the Goulburn River and Ranges.

The Go Meat The Farmer trail was officially launched at the Annual General Meeting of Go Seymour and offers another tourism addition to the region.

The Go Meat the Farmer is a play on words to encourage the visitor to sample the produce of the regions.

Go Meat the Farmer Trail is all about connecting people with locally produced food inviting visitors to sample local produce and explore the regions.

The trail takes you through country roads where you can explore townships and landscapes as well as appreciate the agriculture that is grown in the region.

Go Meat the Farmer aims to educate and inform people on how real food is produced, showcasing the producers in a series of visual podcasts as the farmer tells their stories giving us an in-site to life on the land and behind the scenes.

There's plenty to discover, as the farms, orchards and olive groves showcase how they go about their business. Visit the go seymour website and take a look at the producers along the trail. Many products are available at Farmers' Markets and stores throughout the Goulburn River and Ranges. You will find links to the individual farm websites that will keep you up to date with what is going on at the farms and where their produce is available.

“We were delighted to have cycling legend and commentator Phil Liggett do the voice over for the Go Meat the Farmer promotional video. Phil has been visiting the region for many years and is a great ambassador for this part of the world,” said Go Seymour/Go Nagambie Executive Officer Sissy Hoskin.

“The podcasts were entertaining to make and I think it’s fair to say we all learnt a little bit more about what goes on behind the farmgate. A small team from Sassi Group media, Matt, Kellie, Tom and myself spent many days capturing the content for podcasts traveling the roads of the trail whilst embracing a taste of what the Goulburn River & Ranges has on offer.

“The project presented a few challenges along the way with the outbreak of foot and mouth disease overseas and of course the flooding events of October 2022. We had to change the scope of the project a few times to make it work.

“We encourage everyone to take a look at the website and Go Meat The Farmer,” ended Ms Hoskin.

Take a look here: www.goseymour.com.au or scan the QR code on the poster.

2 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

The Community Voice is a free community newspaper published by Go Nagambie on a fortnightly basis. The Community Voice has an average fortnightly circulation of 2000 Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the Community Voice can collect one from the following circulation points: Nagambie Visitors Information Centre, Nagambie Newsagency, Nagambie Iga, Nagambie Post Office, Nagambie HealthCare – (for resident collection), Kelvin Grove Village (for resident collection), Nagambie Leisure Park, Avenel Post Office.

General Advert Sizes/Rates Full Page

T84 - 374 x 260mm

450.00

1/2 Page (H)

T82 - 374 x 129mm

240.00

1/2 Page (V)

T44 - 186 x 260mm

240.00

1/4 Page (H)

T42 - 186 x 129mm

125.00

1/4 Page (V)

T24 - 92 x 260mm

125.00

1/8 Page (H)

T41 - 186 x 63mm

65.00

1/8 Page (V)

T22 - 92 x 129mm

65.00

1/16 Page

T21 - 92 x 63mm

35.00

Strip

T14 - 63 x 260mm

65.00

Go Nagambie Advert Sizes/Rates Full Page

T84 - 374 x 260mm

405.00

1/2 Page (H)

T82 - 374 x 129mm

216.00

1/2 Page (V)

T44 - 186 x 260mm

216.00

1/4 Page (H)

T42 - 186 x 129mm

112.50

1/4 Page (V)

T24 - 92 x 260mm

112.50

1/8 Page (H)

T41 - 186 x 63mm

58.50

1/8 Page (V)

T22 - 92 x 129mm

58.50

1/16 Page

T21 - 92 x 63mm

31.50

Strip

T14 - 63 x 260mm

58.50

What we do

The Committee

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

President Rowland President:Lee Lee Rowland Vice President Belinda Beer Vice President: Belinda Beer Secretary Kellie Giannarelli Treasurer Newnham Secretary:Kerri Melanie Likos Executive Officer Sissy Hoskin

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

Treasurer: Bruce Minchinton

General Committee Executive Officer: Sissy Hoskin John Beresford General Committee: Chrissy McNiell John Beresford Rosie Metherall Rosie Metherall Rob Gardner Steve McCoach Steve McCoach Kerryn Harrison Malcolm Little Peter McKenzie Daniella Paidi Trevor Forbes

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.

The Go Nagambie committee meets every 4 to 6 weeks with their Annual General Meeting usually held in October each year,

gonagambie.com.au Would you like more information or like to feature in The Community Voice?

Advertising........ advertising@thecommunityvoice.com.au Editorial.............. editor@thecommunityvoice.com.au Design................. hello@psdezign.com Sissy Hoskin...... 0419 627 276

Follow on Facebook and Instagram.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - EDUCATION FUNDING Dear Editor, Young people in regional Victoria have been overlooked by the Andrews Labor Government for far too long and, in May’s State Budget, The Nationals are calling for a fair investment in our community’s education and early childhood programs.

Last budget, only 13 percent of new infrastructure spending was specifically invested in regional towns and cities despite regional Victorians accounting for 25 percent of Victoria’s population. This budget, we demand more.

We want our fair share of spending to keep our schools up to scratch and we need policies that ensure regional families with young children have equitable access to childcare.

In the south of the electorate, Kilmore has a surging population but no public secondary college, Seymour College is still waiting for funding to complete its rebuild and Broadford Secondary College is absolutely bursting at the seams.

There is also a crisis in early childhood education with much of regional Victoria defined as a ‘childcare desert’ by the Mitchell Institute.

This budget must also invest in long-term solutions for our teaching and early childhood workforces.

Regional children and young people matter and your postcode should not define your opportunities, especially as a young Victorian.

This budget must rectify Labor’s long history of neglecting the communities beyond Melbourne’s tram tracks.

Annabelle Cleeland Member for Euroa

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ANZAC DAY Dear Editor, Every year on ANZAC Day we pause, reflect, and give thanks to all those who have served our country with honour and distinction in conflicts and peacekeeping missions across the world.

The values our diggers fought for on the beaches of Gallipoli and across the trenches of Europe through WWI are ones we still hold dear today. Our country has a strong history of upholding all that which is moral and virtuous, one we should be continuously proud of.

Right across our region the connection to our incredible military is clear. From the inspirational story of Weary Dunlop, a man who called our backyard home, to the thousands of personnel who have and continue to call Puckapunyal home.

I encourage everyone to attend a dawn service or ceremony in your community and take the time to respectfully thank and acknowledge all those who have served our nation and made our country the best place in the world to live.

Annabelle Cleeland Member for Euroa

3 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Digging deep for the Royal Childrens Hospital Appeal Communities around Victoria and beyond have dug deep, producing another exceptional record breaking fundraising total donation tally for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The final tally is: $23,061,320 The Nagambie community can be congratulated on the massive effort to raise $20,600 toward the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

The Good Friday Appeal relies on the support of the community to raise funds to ensure that The Royal Children's Hospital is able to continue to provide world class care to patients and their families.The hospital treats over 44,000 children in the wards and medical centre, 91,000 in Emergency and sees over 470,000 through Telehealth or as outpatients in the community each year.

Organiser of the Nagambie RCH Good Friday Appeal, Pat Maroney said, “ I’d just like to thank everyone who in any way contributed to the great total for Nagambie of $20.600. As always I ‘d like to say special thanks to the Nagambie CFA, Bailieston CFA, Wahring CFA and Wirrate CFA on their great effort of collecting on Friday.

“To Nagambie Primary School for their great effort with their raffle and to our team who counted all of the money collected in an amazing effort - Maria, Traci, Di, Fiona, Cheryl and Richard. Pat and the team are already looking towards 2024.

“So as another Good Friday Appeal comes to a close we will set our sights on seeing if we can top this amount for 2024,” ended Pat. From tin shaking to raffles, fundraisers and auctions, regional and rural Victoria raised a remarkable $2,955,656.

Landcare and Junior grants NOW OPEN The Victorian Government is providing a $4.4 million funding boost to volunteers and young people across the state, including in northern Victoria to help them protect and restore the natural environment in our area.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said the 2023 Victorian Landcare Grants and the 2023 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants are now open and aim to help volunteers and kids care for the state’s precious environment and biodiversity.

Through the Victorian Landcare Grants, environmental volunteer groups can apply for up to $20,000 for onground works and community education projects that protect or improve the natural environment across northern Victoria. Support grants of up to $500 are also

available to help with group administration and running costs.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “These grants will help volunteers and youth across Victoria restore and improve habitats for our native plants and animals.”

“We know Victorians love being out in nature – and we are investing to ensure our precious and unique environment can be enjoyed by future generations.”

“This funding will assist our hard-working volunteers, community groups and youth to continue caring for our local natural environment.

The Victorian Landcare grants are open to environmental volunteering groups, including Landcare groups and networks, Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management and Aboriginal groups to support the important work they do in

protecting and restoring our land and environment.

More than 200 projects were funded through last year’s grants, including projects like there habilitation of native plants near Echuca, wicking beds for seed production in Euroa and rabbit control projects near Swan Hill and the Mallee region.

Grants of up to $5000 will be available for projects that provide childcare centres, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, Scouts, Girl Guides and youth groups in northern Victoria with an opportunity to participate in hands-on projects planting Indigenous gardens, building habitat to attract native insects and birds, collecting data about nature and excursions to wildlife sanctuaries.

For more information about how to apply, visit environment.vic.gov.au/grants

Part of the team Heathcote & District Financial Services Limited is a franchisee of Bendigo Bank and operates the locally owned Community Banks of Heathcote & District and Nagambie.

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

Expressions of interest are now being accepted for the voluntary position of Director.

Heathcote & District Financial Services Limited Heathcote & District Financial Services Limited ABN 44 112 376 986 A1511559 OUT_28709670, 30/03/2023

Penny Fowler, Chairman of the Good Friday Appeal said, “Giving for the kids is what the Good Friday Appeal is all about and what big, generous hearts Victorians have had this year. The Appeal continues to shine a light on the very best in our community and this year’s Appeal is no exception. We are incredibly grateful to communities in Victoria and all the volunteers for digging deep for The Royal Children’s Hospital. Thank you to both the Federal and State Governments for the generous contributions to the Appeal to ensure it remains a world-class facility helping sick children and their families.”

Rebecca Cowan, Executive Director of the Good Friday Appeal said, “It’s been wonderful to see tens of thousands of Victorians come together to generously support the world-class facility.

“Whether you joined us at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for Kids Day Out, took part in a local fundraiser, tuned into Channel 7’s Telethon, watched the AFL SuperClash or donated, we thank you.

“We understand that it has been, and continues to be, a very challenging time for many, and we sends our heartfelt thanks to those who continue to give what they can to create meaningful change for sick children and their families, enabling the RCH to provide leading healthcare to those who need it most,” said Rebecca.

This year, funds from the Good Friday Appeal will go directly to new and ongoing programs including, Cardiac projects, the Centre for Health Analytics, development of the Melbourne Children’s Campus Mental Health Strategy and vibrant youth program Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS). Each year, donations from the Good Friday Appeal support ground-breaking research, state of the art equipment and technology, family centred care programs and attracting and retaining the brightest minds.

The 2023 Good Friday Appeal is incredibly grateful to the thousands of committed collectors, volunteers, devoted tin rattlers, exceptional area managers, corporate partners, community groups and the people of Victoria. It is because of their dedication that Australian children are able to receive the best care possible.

With an incredible fundraising result, the Good Friday Appeal is truly humbled by the generosity of the Victorian community and beyond. Since 1931, the Good Friday Appeal has raised a momentous $444M going directly to The Royal Children’s Hospital.

4 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

5 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

ON 25 APRIL 1915, MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ARMY CORPS LANDED AT GALLIPOLI.

P04520

ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THIS DAY EACH YEAR WE COME TOGETHER TO HONOUR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF ALL OUR VETERANS.

Wartime snapshot Australians commemorated the first Anzac Day on 25 April 1916, which was 12 months after the landings on Gallipoli. The anniversary has been observed every year since. With few exceptions – when Australians felt threatened by invasion in 1942 and during the Covid-19 pandemic of more recent years – Anzac Day commemorations have always included a dawn service and march. In other respects, the day's format has varied through decades of war, depression and social change.

have been added, as Australians have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations around the world.

During its first 20 years, Anzac Day was solely dedicated to commemorating the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), the volunteer army raised for World War I. A second global war revived and reshaped the Anzac story, which now honoured 2 generations of service men and women. Since 1945, new chapters

Over the decades, Anzac Day has also been a vehicle of protest, from World War I veterans who felt that promises made to entice them into uniform were not being honoured to bereaved women who sought their own place

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

Mechanic's Hall. Part 1 - 10:00am M C. Larry King. President Starts Promply at 10AM To About 10-55 am. After 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 Officer at Cenotaph.

THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION And Fall Out.

In some eras, it seemed that Anzac Day might fade. During the latter part of the 1960s, as the war in Vietnam became increasingly unpopular, so did occasions associated with the military. Many felt that Anzac Day was becoming irrelevant. Instead, it underwent a resurgence. As World War I veterans entered old age, their wartime experiences became the subject of scholarly and popular literature, television shows and films, changing people's understanding of what they had been through and presenting war as a source of misery and suffering.

The Cenotarph Part 2. 11:00am Our M.C. Is Ken Lewis.

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

11:08 am Acknowledgement of Country. LARRY 11:10 am WELCOME TO OUR ANZAC SERVICE AND MARCH. 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. They went into battle.

in commemorations. In the 1980s, other groups sought to have their role in the Anzac story recognised, such as First Nations Australians and women protesting sexual violence in war. Today, Anzac Day has become more inclusive, reflecting the diversity of the modern Australian Defence Force.

Heightened interest in the history of Anzac and what it means to today's service personnel, their families and the community culminated in the large crowds attending ceremonies during the centenary of the Gallipoli landings.

What the future holds for Anzac Day remains to be seen, but for more than 100 hundred years, it has remained one of Australia's most significant public occasions.

Tues April 25th. at 5-45 am. Short Dawn Service/ Stand To.

11:45 am The ODE. FROM St Joseph Primary 11:50 am - THE LAST POST - 1 MINUTE PAUSE - 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

6 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Weir and Reedy Lake Roads update Council voted on an option to upgrade Weir and Reedy Lake Roads at Kirwans Bridge to increase the road pavement height to above flood level at an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

The project will upgrade a 2.7 kilometre unsealed gravel section of both Weir and Reedy Lake Roads, between Nagambie/ Rushworth Road and Kettles Road, through the construction of a sealed pavement with shoulders.

The upgrade will ensure the road can withstand the effects of major flooding events into the future.

Mayor Cr Laura Binks selected for Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks is one of 13 mayors to be appointed to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP).

Cr Binks will join a mix of urban, regional and rural mayors and Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne throughout four meetings this year.

The panel’s role is to offer the Minister advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect councils across the state.

Anzac Day services to be held throughout Strathbogie Shire A number of Anzac Day services will take place in Strathbogie Shire this April 25. Event details are as follows:

Promote your event, business or community group on our website Did you know you can promote an upcoming event on our website? Or add your business or group to our community directory?

It’s as easy as visiting the Council website and filling in our forms! Visit www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au and click on the shortcut titled ‘Find a Business Club or Group’ to register for our directory or visit https://www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au/strath-forms/promote-yourevent/ to register your upcoming event.

Sign up to receive our monthly eNews Did you know Council delivers news to your inbox monthly? All you need to do is sign up to receive our eNews!

Visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ council/news-and-newsletters/enews/ to sign up today!

Electrical line clearing Council will carry out tree trimming around electric lines in the townships of Avenel and Euroa. The works are scheduled (weather pending) to start on May 1 and be completed

by May 31, this year.

Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program returns Our Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program is on again. Until the end of June this year local families can apply for 50 per cent off the purchase price of cloth nappies and accessories.

•

Nagambie (High Street) | 9.45am for 10am start

•

Euroa (RSL Park) | 5.50am for 6am start: Dawn Service, followed by Gunfire Breakfast | 10am: March from the corner of Binney and Railway Streets to RSL Park

It’s a wonderful project created to encourage local families to reduce waste produced by disposable nappies. We offer a maximum of $150, or 50 per cent off the purchase price, to Shire residents to purchase cloth and swim nappies, reusable liners for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags and reusable nursing breast pads.

•

Avenel (Jubilee Park) | 11am at the Cenotaph

For more information visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

•

Longwood | 8.45am: Gather at Longwood Primary School | 9am: March to Cenotaph followed by Service

Tenders now advertised

•

Violet Town (Cowslip Street) | 6am: Dawn Service, followed by Gunfire Breakfast| 11am: March, Service and Wreath Laying

•

Council is seeking quotations from Printers to provide printing services across all areas of Council (Contract Number 22/23-77). Quotations will be received until 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023.

•

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced providers for an Online Engagement Hub (Contract Number 22/23-79). EOI submissions received until 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023.

We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects:

Artists encouraged to apply for ARTBOX We’re calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators, arts groups and organisations to take part in ARTBOX. The exciting new arts space will launch this July with a series of rotating exhibitions, expected to last about four-five weeks each, in various locations throughout the Shire.

The 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.

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

EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au. Tenders and Expression of Interests can be only lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

7 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Zero-tolerance approach to off-leash dogs and wandering dogs Council is reminding dog owners there is a zero-tolerance policy for dogs being off-leash and Unrestrained.

All dog owners must ensure their dogs are on a leash when being walked, or they are confined to their property at all times.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said it had been incredibly disappointing to report there has been seven dog attacks throughout the municipality in the past few weeks.

“These attacks have taken place in both residential and farming areas within Strathbogie Shire,” she said.

“The incidents have been a result of dogs being off leash or wandering at large and the attacks have resulted in serious injuries to those involved.

“As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is properly secured – when you’re out in public you must have your dog on a leash and when your dog is at home, it must be contained so there is no chance it can escape.

“These vital responsibilities go such a long way to reducing the risk of dog attacks.”

Cr Binks said not only were these important responsibilities, but they are also a requirement under section 45 of the Domestic Animals Act. “Our compliance officers are taking a zero-tolerance approach to dogs being off-leash and/or wandering dogs.

Business owners meet ahead of flood inquiry program Prominent Seymour business owners impacted by the October floods have met to discuss the public submission process of the Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria.

The roundtable, organised by The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, discussed the inquiry’s terms of reference including flood warning systems, response, recovery and future mitigation measures.

Ms Cleeland outlined the importance of strong representation from the community ahead of public submissions closing on May 8.

“This inquiry has incredibly relevant terms of reference for the Seymour region and we need to ensure our voice is heard,” Ms Cleeland said.

“I’m encouraging everyone in the community to make a submission, drive change and make sure the committee undertaking this inquiry gets a clear message.

“We cannot see flood events like this occur again without mitigation measures in place and serious reform to the system.”

Ms Cleeland said business owners have raised a broad range of issues in the wake of the October floods.

“Discussion included the lack of warning provided to the community and the slow response time from government agencies with recovery efforts,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Insurance premiums have gone through the roof and there is a strong drive for flood mitigation infrastructure to be looked at again.

“While a flood levee has been controversial in the past, we need a genuine community conversation about this. Seymour won’t have a future without some sort of mitigation infrastructure.”

Ms Cleeland will be advocating for a public hearing of the inquiry to occur in Seymour.

“We need the committee to come to Seymour and hear first-hand the flood related issues facing the region,” Ms Cleeland said.

“This inquiry can’t afford to be a bland box ticking exercise.

We want strong recommendations informed by local voices.

The project will upgrade a 2.7kilometre unsealed gravel section of both Weir and Reedy Lake Roads, between Nagambie/Rushworth Road and Kettles Road, through the construction of a sealed pavement with shoulders.

“We understand this is an important matter for the community as these roads ultimately provide a strategic alternative freight/commuter/tourist route to accessing the Kirwans Bridge community following the bridge’s closure as a result of the October 2022 flooding event,” Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said.

“However, the decision at the Extraordinary Council Meeting was ultimately a matter to determine future flood proofing of Weir and Reedy Lakes Roads – something that will become increasingly necessary and important as we adapt to the ongoing challenges of climate change.

“It’s about ensuring the quality of our roads and ensuring these road upgrades can withstand the effects of major flooding events which we know are far more likely to occur into the Future.”

An alternate motion was put forward to continue with

the original design, to upgrade the roads, which sought to move ahead with the original tender put out for the works.

At the August 2022 Council Meeting, Council approved to award Contract No 22/23-01 for Weir Road and Reedy Lake Road Upgrade – Nagambie to Seven Creeks Excavations Pty Ltd, after emerging as the successful tenderer following a competitive tender process.

The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, is part of the committee and will provide a strong regional voice.

“The committee will review what occurred in both the lead up, event and response to the October floods,” Ms Broad said.

“It’s important that we hear from people impacted by the floods, to capture their experience and learnings.”

“This inquiry has the ability to make crucial recommendations and ensure our region is better prepared and protected against flood events in the future,” Ms Broad said.

To make a public submission head to https://new. parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/inquiries/floodinquiry/ submissions/ Pictured above: Annabelle Cleeland with members of the Seymour business community

“My hope is that local submissions will drive reform

Council votes to mitigate future flood damage on Weir and Reedy Lake Roads Council voted on an option to upgrade Weir and Reedy Lake Roads at Kirwans Bridge to increase the road pavement height to above flood level at an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

and provide the businesses and people of Seymour with optimism, certainty and protection from future flood events.”

save Council and ratepayers money in the long run,” Cr Binks said.

“This is because we know the original design would have ultimately failed when the area floods in the future.”

This is just the first planned road upgrade projects of many that will ensure our road network can withstand severe weather events into the future. It is the first step in upgrading the route for the Kirwan’s Bridge community into Nagambie.

CHURCH NEWS ANGLICAN April 19. Mother’s Union Wednesday morning service.11am at Christ Church. Followed by lunch at the Seymour Club.

Christ Church Seymour services Sunday 9am. St John’s Nagambie Sunday services. 11am.

St. Paul’s Avenel. 1st Saturday at 5pm and the 5th Sunday of the month 10am. POC Rev. R.Pennington. 0477 921 111.

CATHOLIC Nagambie St Malachy’s. Mondays 10.30am and Wednesday noon Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 9.00am Mass. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays 11.00am Word and Communion

The lump sum contract was awarded to the contractor for a total sum of $738,070. The project was scheduled to commence in October 2022, however, was delayed due to the incessant rains and following major flood event which instigated the isolation of the Kirwans Bridge community.

“We have resolved to make an incredibly important start to future proofing our roads.”

Avenel St Mary’s. Sundays 10.30am Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am Mass 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays 11.00am Word and Communion.

Council has also worked with the Kirwans Bridge community since prior to the October 2022 flooding event on determining a future outcome for the bridge.

Nagambie W.Keenan. 0459 595 908. Avenel G.Kenworthy.

0405 125 963. Fr A.Hill at Euroa. 0439 033 029.

“After resolving to proceed with the new flood-proof designs at last night’s meeting, there has been some added costs to the project, however, we know this will ultimately

The Kirwan’s Bridge Community Panel was established through an EOI process and Council has conducted several meetings with the group since.

PRESBYTERIAN Nagambie St Andrew’s. 9am service 1st and 3rd Sunday and Seymour every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. W.Day. 0429 933 116.

UNITING CHURCH Seymour & Avenel Uniting Church. Sundays 9am at Avenel, 11am at Seymour. Rev. J. Payne. 0408 176 754.

NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY: (Uniting Church) 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11am, Nagambie Senior Citizens' Centre. R.Close. 0402 286 277

8 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

5 Murray Street, Nagambie

3

Nestled on the corner of Barwon Street and Murray street and situated on a generous 844m2 block. This compact brick veneer home offers three bedrooms all with built in robes and ceiling fans. The spacious u-shaped kitchen with the large island bench creating ample bench and cupboard space, has a large bay window sheltered by the veranda and vines. The home has a cosy wood heater for the cooler months, two split systems for both heating and cooling, one in the living room and a second in the main bedroom and 20 solar panels to keep the costs low. The beautiful gardens and the fruit fly shelter is covered with the 25,000L water tank. The well positioned home allows for great access from both streets and access to the 6mx4m lockable shed for extra storage.

4 Curtis Court, Nagambie

3

From the moment you walk through the front door you feel the quality and devotion of a LeDeux built home. Situated in a quiet court location 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 separate lounge. With quality fittings throughout including blinds and 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 beautiful property where you won't need to lift a finger, inspect today this won't last long on the market.

1

1

Sale: $635,000 Mark Boyer 0418 941 628

202 Ewings Road, Avenel

4

A great opportunity to purchase this family home in the centre of Avenel only 400 metres from the Post office and the Daily Dose, only 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.

Nagambie, Vic

2

2

Sale: $770,000 Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

2

2

Sale: $720,000 Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

19 Barwon Street, Nagambie

3

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 of room for another garage if needed. The patio area has fitted blinds, 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.

2

2

Sale: $779,000 Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

9 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Author talk at Nagambie Library - Kylie Ladd Author Kylie Ladd will share her new book I’ll Leave You With This. The book is a heartbreaking, funny, thought-provoking and honest novel about a brother’s legacy and the tangled bonds of sisterhood.

Clare, desperate for a baby, is bereft when her wife leaves her after their latest IVF failure.

About the book:

Then, on the third anniversary of Daniel's death, Clare proposes an idea: they should trace the many recipients saved by his donated organs. Perhaps their brother's gift of life can bring them back together again?

The O’Shea sisters couldn’t be more different.

Allison, an obstetrician, has always put others before herself and is torn between her job and young family.

Prizewinning film director Bridie hasn’t had work in over a decade, though her actor husband is on the brink of stardom.

And Emma, the youngest, has turned to God to fill the aching loneliness in her life.

When their only brother Daniel is killed the four women drift even further apart…

About the author Kylie Ladd is a novelist, psychologist and freelance writer. Her five previous novels have been published in Australia and overseas, and her latest, The Way

Relax, refresh and unwind with the Mitchelton Day Spa midweek offer

470 Mitchellstown Rd, Nagambie VIC 3608 (03) 5736 2222

Nagambie and Seymour locals are invited to enjoy 15% of all spa services 60 minutes and longer, Monday - Friday mitchelton.com.au/day-spa/

*Terms and conditions apply

Back, has been optioned for film. She has also co-edited and co-authored two non-fiction books, and her essays and articles have been published in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Griffith Review, Meanjin, O Magazine, Good Medicine, Kill Your Darlings and Reader's Digest, amongst others. Kylie holds a PhD in neuropsychology and lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children.

When: 27 Apr 2023 at 6:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Nagambie Library 352 High Street Cost: FREE Contact: 1300 374 765 nagambie@gvlibraries.com.au.

10 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Sam BIRRELL MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR NICHOLLS

Listening To You

Regional Victoria, have a say on our infrastructure future The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is encouraging regional Victorians to have their say on Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy.

Infrastructure Victoria is an independent body which advises the state government how and where infrastructure is needed to support fair access for all.

Ms Cleeland said Infrastructure Victoria has opened public consultation to help identify infrastructure needs across the state from 2025 -2055.

“Given the city centric nature of the Andrews Government, it’s vitally important for regional Victorians to be aware of this consultation process and provide input,” said Ms Cleeland.

“Under the Andrews Government, the infrastructure needs of regional Victoria has been relegated to the back of the queue – our roads, hospitals, public transport, housing and community facilities have failed to keep pace with demand resulting in social inequity in our country areas.

“In the last state budget, regional Victoria only received 13 per cent of infrastructure funding despite representing 25 per cent of the population – the city bias must be addressed in future budgets.

“The pandemic has exacerbated the need for improved infrastructure in regional Victoria after many people made the decision to move from Melbourne into the regions.

“The ongoing economic uncertainly and rising cost of living in Victoria, combined with benefits of space, lower house prices and a higher quality of life has all placed pressure on regional infrastructure.”

Ms Cleeland said given Infrastructure Victoria’s consultation is looking at the needs of the state up until 2055, it was vital for young people to have their say and not just those living in Melbourne.

“Ultimately any infrastructure decisions made for the coming 30 years in regional Victoria is going to impact the lives and livelihoods of young people and their future families.

“While infrastructure Victoria is holding a youth forum, it’s metropolitan based – youth forums should also be held in all regional centres to provide balance.

“The future needs of all Victorians must be the focus of state government decision making, and regional Victoria deserves its fair share of infrastructure spending to address inequalities.

“Our local communities want tangible action delivered in a timely manner - not a headline when it comes to important regional infrastructure projects.

“I’m encouraging locals to have their say so the needs of regional Victorians are firmly put on the state government’s agenda.”

Infrastructure Victoria’s consultation process remains open until 28th May. Feedback can be completed online at https://engage.vic.gov.au/ victorias30yearinfrastructurestrategy

Seymour Races Resume

Nagambie Senior Citizens

Seymour Racing Club saw a return to racing on Friday the 14th April following turf repairs caused by floodwater damage from the October 2022 flood event

The Queen Victoria Market excursion is planned for Thursday 27th April. The cost will be $20 to cover the bus. We plan to leave the hall at 8.30am and free time will be given to wander the market and the surrounding city shops. Time to head home will be negotiated, but it will be around 3pm. 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.

A full reconstruction of the track was undertaken last year with racing successfully returning to the venue in November 2022. The return however was short-lived with parts of the course becoming contaminated as a result of floodwater which covered parts of the grass surface during floods.

The track received the tick of approval after having plenty of time to recover and racing has returned.

Go Seymour sponsored race 3 on the program, the Go Seymour Maiden Plate. Toronado Rouge took the win.

Entry to the course was free, with hundreds of racing enthusiasts enjoying perfect weather conditions.

Movie Day is usually the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm, but due to Anzac Day on Tuesday 25th it will be on Monday 24th April, showing The 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.

Our Bunnings BBQ at Seymour on Saturday 8th April, was a huge success. It was so busy, we had to go for further supplies twice. We want to gratefully acknowledge the generosity of Woolworths who donated all our first supply of sausages, bread and ice as a goodwill gesture.

This of course made a huge difference to our profit margin and outcome for the day. Thanks also to the two teams that worked there and to Bunnings for giving us the opportunity.

We are planning another bus trip for 15th May, to go to Rivers Restaurant and Nursery in Yarrambat. Please add your name or advise me if you are interested. Further details to come.

Our newsletter was sent out on 7th 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/community-groupsand-clubs/nagambie-seniors

It was fantastic to meet with locals recently in Longwood, Nagambie and Avenel, as part of my “Sam on the Street” Listening Tour. The public sessions were an opportunity for me to hear directly what matters to you and your community.

I’m looking forward to hosting more listening posts again soon.

Keep up to date with my listening post tour dates and locations by following my social media or by signing up to my newsletter at sambirrell.com.au

We Will Remember Them Anzac Day is just around the corner.

This is a day for us all to come together and commemorate our heroes. You will soon receive an information brochure, designed in partnership with The Australian War Memorial, from me in your letterbox.

This includes details of local services as well as a trusty biscuit recipe.

Kirwans Bridge Meeting I understand the struggle many people across the region are facing with the closure of Kirwans Bridge. I attended the recent community meeting and committed to doing what I can to help make sure there’s Federal funding towards connectivity of the bridge – whatever the community and stakeholders decide is the best way forward.

Blowing The Whistle For Our Sporting Clubs Regional funding continues to be one of my top priorities. Grants previously delivered to our region by The Nationals were scrapped in Labor’s Budget. I’m demanding grants for the regions open, and I won’t stop until I see money back on the table.

This advocacy continued recently when I spoke in Parliament about the need for the Government to provide support for community sporting organisations to upgrade their facilities.

Sporting clubs bring communities together and drive physical and social participation, no matter if you are a player, volunteer or spectator.

I’ve been training with local football and netball clubs, and I’ve seen the poor state of several sporting facilities. How can we encourage participation without providing support to clubs to upgrade their facilities?

426 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 sam.birrell.mp@aph.gov.au

sambirrell.com.au

5821 5371 SamBirrellMP

Authorised by S. Birrell, National Party of Australia, 426 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630.

11 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

12 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

wawa Nagambie Cultural Experience Say wawa (hello) to Taungurung biik (Country) and join the passionate Taungurung guides as they reveal the rich layers of living culture embodied in the land and waterways of Nagambie in Central Victoria.

For tens of thousands of years pre-colonisation, the waterways of the waring (Goulburn River) and its lush tributaries have sustained seasonal food sources and a nourishing cultural life for the Taungurung people, and in return, the Taungurung people have cared for and sustained this place. Biik has been profoundly changed by colonisation, yet our cultural relationship and responsibilities to biik remain. Journey with us to understand our cultural values and our story of biik – past, present, and future, specifically relating to the story of baan (water) – the lifeblood of biik.

The cultural experience will take you to a special place that holds deep cultural value. It is here that you can learn about the ingenuity and way of life of the Taungurung ancestors who survived by reading and adapting to the changing conditions of these floodplains. Understand what the Taungurung people are doing today to protect our cultural heritage and biik for future generations. Take part in a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, spend time yarning with two Taungurung leaders, connect with our beautiful waterways onboard a cruise through the wetlands of tabilktabilk (place of many waterholes), enjoy a Taungurung-led walk along the Indigenous flora trail and finally, take time to reflect and give thanks to the resilience of biik.

The wawa nagambie experience only operates once a month with the March date, this coming Friday the 24th. It’s a great opportunity for locals in Nagambie that wish to learn about culture and enjoy a different perspective of Tahbilk wetlands and winery.

Inclusions This 4-hour cultural experience departs and ends at Tahbilk Winery - Wetlands View Restaurant, includes travel by wawa biik 4WD vehicle to a cultural site, provides quality time with two Taungurung guides, a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, morning tea using delicious bush foods, a cruise on the Tahbilk wetlands, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions about our culture and what you can do to support Taungurung Country and community aspirations.

2023

Public Experiences wawa Nagambie

wawa tabilk-tabilk

wawa Euroa

$190 pp. $171 Conc.

$180 pp. $162 Conc.

$145 pp. $131 Conc.

Friday 12th May 9am - 1pm

Friday 20th April 10am-1pm

On this half day experience, you are invited to say wawa (hello) to Taungurung biik (Country). Journey with wawa biik to understand the Taungurung cultural values and story of biik – past, present, and future.

On this experience our passionate Taungurung leaders immerse you in the layers of story found within tabilk-tabilk - the place of many waterholes.

On this half day experience, wawa biik welcomes you to Euroa Arboretum (‘the Arb’), a nurtured pocket of Taungurung Country that connects to a story of healing, resilience and vitality.

Includes: A traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, a visit to special part of Country via the wawa biik bus, inspiring yarns with two Taungurung guides guided walk along the tabilk-tabilk Indigenous Flora Trail, a cruise through the beautiful wetlands and delicious morning tea.

Includes: A traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, Inspiring yarns with two Taungurung guides, a guided walk along the tabilk-tabilk Indigenous Flora Trail and a cruise through the beautiful wetlands and delicious morning tea.

Includes: Quality time with Taungurung Elders, a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, guided one-hour cultural walk at the Arb, delicious morning tea using bush ingredients.

Friday 14th April 9am - 1pm Friday 2nd June 9am - 1pm Friday 16th June 9am - 1pm

For more information and to book visit www.wawabiik.com.au or call 03 5784 1466.

13 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Colbo community geared up for Picnic & Wine Festival

Counciller Update Reg Dickinson

Colbinabbin is set to welcome tourists from across the state for the inaugural Colbinabbin Silo Art Picnic & Wine Festival on Sunday 7 May. The event will run from 11am till 3pm with proceeds from the day contributing to maintenance costs and improvements to the magnificent silo art precinct.

“We are incredibly proud of our town, our silo art and the uniqueness of our community and can’t wait to share this with everyone next month.”

Colbinabbin is set to welcome tourists from across the state for the inaugural Colbinabbin Silo Art Picnic & Wine Festival on Sunday 7 May. The event will run from 11am till 3pm with proceeds from the day contributing to maintenance costs and improvements to the magnificent silo art precinct.

“The Heathcote Wine Region is offering complementary tastings from eight of their finest vineyards with a ticket including a custom wine glass to get a sample of their amazing drops.

The Colbinabbin Farmers Picnic originally ran for more than half a century in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This history is now enshrined through a depiction of the event incorporated in the stunning silo art.

Project Manager, Sadie Vale, outlined the historical significance of the Colbinabbin Silo Art and the spirit of the Colbo township.

“Colbo is an incredibly tight knit community and we’re so excited to show this off at the Picnic & Wine Festival,” Ms Vale said.

“Local artist Tim Bowtell has done an incredible job, bringing the history of the town to life through a series of colourful and engaging murals.

“You can see the railway station, our famous Tractor Pull, sporting history, beautiful wildlife and the selfless CFA all in stunning colour.

The Colbo community is right behind the event, with Ms Vale promising something for people of all ages and interests.

“While the wine is fantastic you won’t be leaving with an empty stomach. The Colbinabbin Country Hotel and the Colbinabbin General Store Co-Op have joined forces to put on some delicious picnic packs, grazing and sandwich platters.

“This is a family friendly event so bring the kids down, enjoy some live music, have a wine, enjoy the beautiful silo art and the incredible community that is Colbo.”

Tickets are capped at 500 so get in quick and book your ticket online at https://www.trybooking.com/CGTWM Contact: Sadie Vale – 0407 548 412 Pictured Below: Colbinabbin is preparing for its inaugural Picnic & Wine Festival

Greetings everyone. I was recently speaking to Larry King, president of the Nagambie RSL. After several years in the position, he feels it is time for someone else to put his/her hand up. Preferably an ex-service person. Larry is appealing to any current member or maybe considering becoming a member who would be interested in holding an official position and he can be contacted on 0477 485 109. There are currently over one hundred members full members and associates. Anzac Day (April 25) is our opportunity to recognise and appreciate those who served and is just one of the functions our RSL coordinates.

Council recently held an extraordinary meeting to make its decision on what option it preferred for Weir Road, Kirwans Bridge. In a closely held vote it was decided to go with what was believed to be the safest and best option for the long-term. It was also the more expensive choice; however, the majority believed it to be the best for the future of the road and residents. Councillors Hayes-Burke, Murray, Binks, and Raeburn voted in favour.

Against were Councillors Hourigan, Andrews, and Dickinson.

Well done to Judy McDonald for her work over the last two years to put together a pamphlet and loads of information on the Major Mitchell Trail. It was officially launched yesterday and there were more than seventy people in attendance. The trail goes right through our shire and will be another area for us to discover and explore. Judy paid special tribute to council officer, Libby Webster for her input and advice throughout the process. Should you wish to get hold of the brochure call into the Visitor Information Centre or the Nagambie Historical Society.

It's always great to receive positive feedback. Recently council received a card from Nagambie Little Athletics, stating the following: “Thankyou for all of your support in our inaugural year. Our club could not have been a success without your help.

We are so grateful.”

Finally, councillors have had several sessions on the upcoming budget. It is an intensive but necessary process and there is never enough money to cover all that we would like to see included.

Soon the public will have the opportunity to view the proposed budget and will be invited to submit their own thoughts.

Until next issue, stay safe.

Reg Dickinson

Enjoy a Weekday Wine-Down at The Provedore

• Soup of the day • Main course and side • Glass of estate wine • $45 per person Dine and explore with this exclusive lunch time offer, valid Monday to Friday at The Provedore. Indulge in an exclusive wine tasting at our Cellar Door afterwards.

470 Mitchellstown Rd, Nagambie VIC 3608 (03) 5736 2222

14 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Formidable Vegetable Sound System The Formidable Vegetable Sound System concert at the Seymour sound shell, Goulburn Park was held on Monday 17th April to the delight of all those in attendance.

Kids and adults alike enjoyed a fantastic, fun and action packed afternoon celebrating fruits and vegetables. It’s the mid Autumn harvest and the perfect time to celebrate the abundance. While munching on free fruits thanks to @okeefes.iga.seymour attendees were able to take a lucky dip for free packets of seeds to feed their family for seasons to come, thanks to @bunnings Seymour.

This was the first concert at the Goulburn Park Sound Shell since the October floods with the community enjoying a day of free activities. Event coordinator Cynthia Lim said, “It was pleasing to see the community gather once again at the park, it is such a beautiful location and it has been a glorious day.”

“The sounds of music echoed through the park with visitors sharing picnics, children enjoying fruit and the great outdoors,” added Cynthia.

Formidable Vegetable (FV) has a commitment to making the world a better, kinder and healthier place through funky, family- friendly tunes for raising awareness and grassroots action around ecological & social issues. Their latest album has just been released and their song "I love carrots' ' has charted on AMRAP. Inspiring minds young and old with songs about simple solutions for living a good life, Formidable Vegetables are most at home on the live stage, whether it be to heaving crowds at Glastonbury Festival (where they’ve performed several times) or school kids rocking out in the playground. “Songs are some of our most powerful tools for learning, remembering and sharing knowledge. Music can be so much more than entertainment” - Charlie Mgee, TEDx PERTH. To learn more about FV visit their website https:// formidablevegetable.com.au This event was proudly hosted by Go Seymour and supported by Rotary Club of Seymour, Seymour Health, GMCU, Mitchell Shire Council, BEAM Mitchell Environment Group, the food exchange, Seymour FM 103.9, Seymour Show, Our Place, Blue Tongue Berries, Somerset Farm, The Seymour We Want and Healthy Kids Mitchell.

15 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

St Joseph's Primary

Nagambie

Nagambie Primary

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Reconciliation

Easter Celebrations

During our last week of term, we were privileged to witness Andy, Morgan & Mikayla’s First Reconciliation. They have been busily preparing over the last month, learning about the significance of this sacrament & the importance of this step in their faith journey.

We were fortunate enough to hold a very exciting Easter egg hunt on our last day of term! All students enthusiastically found eggs hidden around our school grounds. We were most impressed with the children’s generosity towards each other, helping others to find eggs, sharing eggs with those who had less and even re-hiding eggs for younger students to find. We would like to thank Nagambie Kindergarten for joining us and IGA for their very generous donation of eggs.

Holy Week Liturgy On Holy Thursday, the staff & students commemorated the very significant Easter season with a Liturgy service. Students were asked to share prayers, watched short clips to help them understand the Easter story, and reflected on their own behaviours and actions.

Grade 3 camp to the Outdoor School 15 Mile Creek During the last week of term one, I was very fortunate to attend camp with our fabulous Gr 3 students and their teacher Mrs Cubbin at the Outdoor School 15 Mile Creek.

The theme of our camp was “Challenge & Grow” and students enjoyed outdoor adventure

and environmental activities that were both lots of fun and great vehicles for personal growth.

We enjoyed rock climbing, flying fox, canoeing & rafting, bushwalking, making bush huts, and campfire cooking.

The Outdoor School is a jewel of the Victorian Education Department, and we greatly appreciate all that their amazing staff do to assist our students with their learning and wellbeing.

Mayor Cr Laura Binks to advise state government on local government Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks is one of 13 mayors to be appointed to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP).

Cr Binks will join a mix of urban, regional and rural mayors and Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne throughout four meetings this year.

The panel’s role is to offer the Minister advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect councils across the state.

“Being selected to sit on the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel is a great opportunity to contribute to the ongoing work of creating a brilliant local government sector,” she said.

“I’m excited to participate in this important forum and work with colleagues from across Victoria to advise the Minister on matters impacting local government.

“We know that local government is a critical level of government, and ensuring that we are in the room when decisions are being made that impact us is something I will be advocating for.

“I also look forward to discussing further with fellow mayors and the minister the importance of adequate community and leadership education to ensure we have a strong and diverse field of candidates to stand at each council election.”

Cr Binks said the Victorian Government was committed to 50 per cent female representation at the local government level by 2025.

“I know more needs to be done to ensure communities can find, support and elect women to these important roles of government,” she said.

"The culture of local government is an area I am committed to working to improve.

“The Local Government Culture Report that was released in May 2022 provides a great starting point for how the sector can address and improve the challenges it faces and I look forward to working the LGMAP to explore how the state can support the sector in achieving the recommendations outline in this important report.”

PHOTO: 20230413 LGMAP_CrLauraBinks.jpg: Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks (far right) with fellow mayors and Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne (front, third from right).

16 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Business Directory FLORIST

SERVICES

TRADE

DENTAL NAGAMBIE DENTAL SURGERY Emergency dental vouchers are accepted. Medicare child dental benefit vouchers are 100% bulk billed. Senior citizen special 10% discount. New patients welcome.

OPEN: Wed, Thur, Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm 346 High St, Nagambie

Contact Harrison

Services include:

hrjelec@gmail.com 0433832735 REC:32505

Undergrounds Generator changeover switches Lighting Power Floodlight install maintenance

03 5794 2643

OUTDOOR SERVICES • Fridges • Freezers • Washing Machines • Clothes Dryers • Diswashers Now servicing your area.

Onsite Service.

Phone Brad 0448 737 247 (0448 Repair)

Highlands Lawyers Property and Conveyancing Call Jim for your lawn maintenance

Daniella Paidi LL.B, GDLP, AdvDip(Convey) Principal Lawyer I Highlands Lawyers I Melbourne & Regional Victoria

131546

CONCRETING PAVING, DRIVEWAYS AND OUTDOOR CONCRETING

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BENCHTOPS

FOUNDATIONS AND FLOORING APPLICATIONS

FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETING SOLUTIONS

0438 078 917 JORDAN SHIELS

jordan_shiels@live.com.au

P: (03) 9994 1215 E: daniella.paidi@highlandslawyers.com.au PO Box: PO Box 125, Avenel VIC 3664 • Building Design & Documentation • Town Planning Applications • Structural Design • Residential & Commercial • 3D Modelling

Call Shane - 0438 415 545 E: shane@cba.net.au

Vision Thru Design

Business Hours Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Social media instagram.com/highlandslawyers facebook.com/highlandslawyers

17 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Business Directory PAINTING SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

PAINTER John Paxton Painting + Maintenance • Local painter • Fully insured • 30 years experience

0490 894 318 AB N - 279 00 6 25 975

Painting Services

TOTAL PACKAGE

Local Agents for:

Earthworks, Landscape & Quarry products

Complete Burial Package

• Industrial &

$5200

• Industrial Domestic&Painting

Painting • Domestic Interior Exterior •• IRoof nterior Exterior Painting • Roof Painting •• Interior Interior Consultant Consultant •• Mitchell MitchellShire ShireArea Area

TRADE + SERVICES

This includes: • Our service fee • Funeral Notice • Mortuary care • Fresh Flowers • Rosewood flat lid coffin • Memorial Book • Clergy or Celebrant • GST

Doug and Diane Proud (03) 5794 1520 We can supply all of your quarry products Specialising in: washed natural river pebbles, concrete, plaster and propaga�ng sands, Seymour toppings, crushed rock and topsoil.

Grader, roller, excavators, loaders and �ppers for your earthwork needs.

If you can’t contact Doug or Di Please contact Garnet on 5799 2007 82 Anzac Avenue, Seymour VIC 3660 Ph: 03 5799 2007 All Hours

Pick up or delivery available. Come and see our range

GVR Quarry & Earthworks

Gianarelli & Sons family owned and operated for over 50 years years.

5 Selectors Road, Seymour (Cnr Hume & GV Highways) Email: gvrquarry@bigpond.com

33-35 Industrial Cres Nagambie

Call us today 5792 4332

T.O.W.N (Take Off Weight Naturally) you can receive support to lose weight and achieve a healthy goal weight. Our low cost and friendly club will help and encourage you as you take the steps needed to make changes in your lifestyle, to eat sensibly, to exercise and attain and maintain your personal goal weight.

We meet at the new time of 1.00 each Wednesday RSL Club 340 High St Nagambie.

For a chat about you and what we do, please contact Yvonne Dacey on 0412025845.

Suppliers of concrete for all your needs - building and construction, farming and the home handyman FOR A QUOTE - RING RON Phone: 5794 2969 Mobile: 0434 336 167 DELIVERING TO NAGAMBIE, AVENEL, MURCHISON, RUSHWORTH, LONGWOOD & SURROUNDING AREAS

CLOTHESLINE REPAIRS AND REWIRES • • • •

Repairs and rewires of all Clotheslines using genuine Australian made parts and line.

10 years experience in this trade.

Honest advice and quotes given.

Ring Richo 0499 927 321

Time to clean out your backyard and sheds? 2 metre & 4 metre skips available

Prompt delivery and pick-up

Services to Nagambie, Avenel and Seymour area

Phone GARY for a free quote on 0429 951 330 Book early to avoid disappointment

18 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Business Directory 304 High Street Nagambie VIC 3608

(03) 5794 2590

• NDSS agent (diabetes supplies) • Blood Pressure testing • Natio, Sukin & Moo Goo skincare and cosmetics • Webster Pak Services • Free local delivery • 10% seniors discount for over the counter items • Dr. Tim’s weight loss program & support

MON - FRI 9:00am - 5:30pm SAT 9:00am -12:00pm

Keep your family comfortable We offer servicing, installation and sales • Air Conditioning Split Systems • Reverse Cycle Ducted Heating and Cooling • Commercial Refrigeration

Call us today 0457 923 436

9-steps to buying a home Get our FREE guide to get you started.

Go to: bit.ly/TBALawBuyingHome Phone: Email: Website:

(03) 5794 2334 admin@tbalaw.com.au www.tbalaw.com.au

Quality service from your local refrigeration & air conditioning specialist mcfrefrigeration@bigpond.com • 0457 923 436 ARC Handling L021036

Authorised Mitsubishi Electric & Fujitsu Service Agent

APRIL 23rd

19 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Local Sport Nagambie Womens Golf Wednesday 12th April.

Unfortunately the conditions were unfavourable for golf.

Chicken Run Results 6th May There were 25 players for a round of Stableford. The winner with 22pts on a C/B from Gary Bow. N/P on the 3rd was Troy Clonan and on the 8th Deb Ringin.

Chicken Run Results 13th April It was a game of Stroke on the back 9 with weather conditions much better than the day before.

The Winner was the inform Gary Bow 43/9.5/33.5net.

The R/U was Tim Gleeson 49/14/35net N/P with a superb strike on the 13th Gary Bow Results Wednesday 5th April We had 11 players for the first game of the Winter season.

The overall winner and winner of C Grade and the Monthly Medal was Kylie Carmichael with 41 points.

The winner of A & B Grades was Maureen King with 39 points.

The 9 hole winner was also Maureen with 22 points.

Irene Keogh took out both N/P’s on the 3rd and 16th.

18 hole balls down the line went to Kylie 41pts, Maureen 39pts and Irene 36pts.

9 hole balls down the line went to Maureen 22pts, Irene 20pts and Kylie 18pts on a C/B from Margaret Harrison.

We also had the draw for the Easter Raffle. 1st prize was won by Steve Donison and 2nd prize went to Phil Neville.

The Committee would like to thank everyone for their support on the fundraiser and also a Big thank you to Jane Bow for her efforts in preparing the prizes and organising the distribution and sale of the tickets.

Avenel Bowls Club The last two club matches were played last Sunday in front of large turnout of supporters. After a very wet night and morning, the rain gods were kind enough to allow for a dry and sunny afternoon. As has been consistent all season, the green was in magnificent condition even after all the rain and is a testament to green keeper Spud Furletti’s hard work.

Donna Rowley and Jake Wall played off in the final of the mixed pairs against Grace Kenworthy and Dennis McGregor. Donna and Jake combined beautifully to bring home the win with consistent and accurate bowling.

Congratulations to all for providing a first class final and to Donna for her first club championship win.

In the final of the Mixed 100 Up, for the first time it was a mixed final with Kate Donovan flying the flag for the ladies playing against Howard Geldard. In a closely contested game the score was 97 all on the 23rd end.

The last end could not have been closer with all eight bowls surrounding the kitty. Kate had shot and third shot bowl and the 6 – 4 end win gave game victory to Kate.

Congratulations to both bowlers for a very entertaining and thrilling match.

Closing day is to be held on Sunday 23 April. Proceedings start at 2pm with the traditional Bone of Contention Bowls match, Ladies vs Men. The girls are all revved up to win the bone back off the men this year. So, get on board everyone, game on!

Following the game, the presentation to this season’s club champions will take place followed by a casserole tea to celebrate and wrap up season 2022/23.

Photos below – Winner of the mixed 100Up - Kate Donovan with runner up Howard Geldard.

Winners of the Mixed Pairs – Left to Right, Donna Rowley and Jake Wall with Runners up Dennis McGregor and Grace Kenworthy.

Nagambie Lakers History was made at Lakerland on the weekend with the first ever Under 11's netball team who made the club proud with the win. Well done girls.

The Lakers WOMENS football side played their first game in Tatura. Unfortunately the girls ended up going down but they all played really well.

There was lots of support on the sidelines which was wonderful to see.

The future at lakerland is very bright.

20 I THE COMMUNITY VOICE I 19 APRIL 2023 I ISSUE 522

20 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | 19 APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 522

Even smarter than it looks The Ford Puma’s unmistakable silhouette and effortless style demands attention. But its beauty is much more Even smarter than it looks than skin deep, with innovative technology and safety features to connect and help protect you. A spacious SUV

The Puma’s unmistakable silhouette effortless style demandswithout attention.

But its beauty muchthe more withFord flexible interiors, the Ford Puma offersand functionality and comfort, holding back style.isFrom than skin deep, withscreen innovative technology andcluster, safety features toisconnect protect you.

A spacious SUV 8-inch colour touch and 12.3-inch digital the Puma packedand withhelp technology to make every drive with flexible interiors, the Ford Puma offers functionality and comfort, without holding back style. From the effortless.

8-inch colour touch screen and 12.3-inch digital cluster, the Puma is packed with technology to make every drive Central Ford Kilmore effortless.

129-131 Powlett Street, Kilmore Victoria 3764

Central T: 03 5782Ford 1444 Kilmore

129-131 Powlett Street, Kilmore Victoria 3764 centralford.com.au LMCT808 T: 03 5782 1444 centralford.com.au LMCT808