The Community Voice, Go Nagambie | Wednesday Feb 22nd 2023, Issue 518

Say Hello to Taungurung Country and Culture

The Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) has launched its new cultural experiences business ‘wawa biik’ meaning ‘’hello country” – a name with the dual purpose of honouring the deep importance of Country to all Taungurung People, while warmly welcoming the wider community to visit Country and deepen their relationship with Taungurung culture.

Taungurung Elders and youth are leading immersive cultural experiences, sharing their stories and perspectives in a way that celebrates and regenerates their living culture. wawa biik cultural experiences take place in significant locations across Taungurung Country, Central Victoria, including the waterways of Tahbilk Wetlands in Nagambie and the Euroa Arboretum – a pocket of rehabilitated native bush in Euroa. As well as acknowledging Taungurung history and cultural heritage, experiences provide

visitors with quality time to yarn with members of the Taungurung community to understand living culture. Visitors will gain insight into the Taungurung-led cultural revitalisation and cultural land management projects shaping the positive future of the Taungurung Nation.

Uncle Shane Monk – a proud Taungurung man, Elder and Cultural Tour Guide – says wawa biik will enable everyone to see and feel that culture is alive and always has been.

“We want people to realise that we continue to have that connection with Country, we’re still practicing our traditional rights on Country and making our scar trees and tools. We are living and protecting that continuous connection every day.”

Engaging the public in cultural experiences provides everyone with the opportunity to understand the purposeful journey Taungurung People are on to strengthen their cultural identity and repatriate their ways of caring for Country. Visitors will form a

deeper relationship with Taungurung Custodians, learn about the biocultural values of Country and receive the cultural education that many missed out on at school.

Uncle Shane explains their focus is to create a friendly and respectful learning environment.

“We welcome everyone to come and experience Country with us. Respect is two ways. We respect people are at different stages of the learning journey, but we will open their minds and make them feel connected to the stories we’re yarning about.”

wawa biik offers both scheduled and private group cultural experiences several times a month, with prices starting from $145 per person for a half day scheduled experience. All experiences are led by two Taungurung Cultural Tour Guides and include a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, guided cultural walk, yarning circle, and morning tea.

For more information: www.wawabiik.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.

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

The Committee

President: Lee Rowland

Vice President: Belinda Beer

Secretary: Melanie Likos

Treasurer: Bruce Minchinton

Executive Officer: Sissy Hoskin

General Committee:

John Beresford

Rosie Metherall

Rob Gardner

Steve McCoach

Malcolm Little

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Nagambie Grandmother's Mural Dream Unveiled at Library

On Tuesday, February 14, the Nagambie Library Mural was unveiled in front of a small crowd of locals. It was the culmination of hours of designing, preparing and painting the final project that began a few years ago.

On the Unveiling day CEO of GV Libraries Kevin Preece, Mural designer and artist Trudy Oldaker, Nagambie Librarian Catherine Langdon and President of the Community House Edna James told their various parts of the mural story.

The story went like this. In March 2019 local Nagambie Art Group member Trudy Oldaker visited the Nagambie Library. She was hanging some paintings by some of her Art Group members when she was approached by Nagambie Librarian Cath Langdon who said to her “Why don’t your artists paint a mural for the library?’

By the end of 2019 four artists of the group put in proposals to Cathy Langdon at the library who then passed them onto the regional Library Service in Shepparton, to which Nagambie Library comes under.

The artists did not hear from anyone involved with the library mural until March 2022. The Community Voice caught up with Trudy Oldaker’s whose design was accepted as the preferred mural and Trudy was very pleased that her creative presentation book showed the judges the creativeness of here talent for such a project.

The Nagambie Lakes Community House and Nagambie Lions supported the idea in principle and in funding for the community based project. This enabled Trudy’s created work at last to be sketched onto marine ply

panels sawn by Peter Loughnane and to buy paint and brushes to start on the artwork.

When Grandmother Trudy learnt that her plan had been approved she enlisted local fellow artists Valma Crerar, Wendy Cook Art Group Leader, three of her grand children and some other local artists to take undertake this project for the library and community.

The design included local buildings, human figures, animals, and wineries, boats on the lake, skiers, and small items to highlight reading and the library. Trudy made it that every person in the mural is reading a book. The book is in the colour purple as is the library.

When Trudy was satisfied that the panels were ready for painting, fellow grandmothers Wendy Cook and Joan Loughnane rose to the occasion and have painted the mural panels for months.

On the Unveiling day Annabelle Cleeland MP, Shire Councillors David Andrews and Reg Dickinson attended the ceremony.

Kevin Preece CEO of GV Libraries welcomed everyone to the morning’s unveiling and congratulated the artists on a wonderful mural. Nagambie Librarian Catherine Langdon spoke on her involvement from the start and thanked everyone who supported the community project in anyway.

Edna James of the Community House spoke on the mural project from the House’s aspect but it was Grandmother Trudy Oldaker, who was supported by her family on the day that stole the show, when she spoke about her experience with the art work.

This is what Trudy said” It’s been quite an adventure creating the Nagambie Library Mural. Back in March 2019 when Librarian Cathy Langdon first suggested something to brighten the wall of the library, we had no idea that within 12 months we would face 2 years of Covid restrictions.

By the time restrictions had eased and the mural could proceed in earnest, Nagambie had changed. Which meant I had to add or alter items on the original art work. The Community House had moved premises, the Brewery, Ma Forbes café and the Information Centre had been built and a Water Park was proposed but not built.

My design tells the story that people of all abilities are welcome to use the Nagambie Library: pilots, swimmers, chefs, old and young, even cows, kangaroos and ghosts. The books are in purple representing that special moment when you read one and also laptops that link up online with the library. I drew Cathy welcoming everyone. The mural is a simple representation of our town. Not all buildings are shown; instead I’ve drawn people to represent them. eg. Line dancers to represent the Senior Citizens building. The mural took 711 hours to design, draw and paint and is painted with external house paint on marine ply. Wendy Cook who contributed 97 hours and Joan Loughnane 67 hours were my major support. Wendy’s eye for details, design and colour and Joan’s sheer dogged persistence with a paintbrush, meant that I had reliable, talented people helping me.

Valma Crerar put in 16 hours, Edna James, Beryl Dukes, Bob Eaton and my daughter Eve Sellars all put in between 7 and 4 hours each. Other people contributed an hour here and there. Thank you.

My Granddaughter 13 yo Gabrielle traced my drawing onto panels for a couple of hours and her sister 8 yo Naomi and 10 yo Marion put in 10 hours each, tracing my drawings onto panels, and painting trees, buildings, clouds and water reeds.”

Trudy thanked the Community House, Lions Club, GV libraries and the Nagambie Art Group and Peter Loughnane and Cathy Langdon and her family and friends who gave her encouragement when she wanted to give up. She said “I had heaps of fun designing and drawing the pictures and I hope that you enjoy looking at them.”

The onlookers were pleased to see that Trudy Oldaker and Cathy Langdon had the honour of unveiling the mural then Edna James presented the artists with a sheath of flowers after the unveiling ceremony.

Morning tea was enjoyed by the folk who attended the mural opening and an invitation was issued to the community to go along and view the artwork on their own community library.

Join our Community Panel

If you haven’t already – now is the time to register to be part of our Community Panel.

It’s a great way to have your say on the projects, plans and strategies that matter to you.

You can contribute as little or as much as you like. Perhaps the best part is you also get to choose how you contribute. It can be all in person or all online – it’s up to you!

We want as broad a representation of people from right across Strathbogie Shire – so if you’re keen for genuine, meaningful and informed participation – sign up now. Registrations close on February 24.

To learn more, read the guidelines and apply, go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Pitch my Project – calls for ideas now open

Time is also running out to pitch your awesome ideas to Council. Our annual Pitch my Project initiative gives our community the chance to pitch ideas to include in the 2023/34 Budget.

This year we’ve released guidelines which include a clear assessment process, and the successful applications will be put to the community to decide which make it into the 2023/24 Budget. The pitch period will close at 5pm on Friday, March 3.

To pitch your ideas go to www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Kirwans Bridge Update

Kirwans Bridge is closed while we wait for a structural report from our insurance assessors. The inspection of Kirwans Bridge is taking longer than other bridges (despite our continued advocacy), but we are sure you understand the construction of this bridge is very different to other more modern structures.

The safety of our community is our priority. We will not reopen the bridge until we know it is safe to do so. Unfortunately, we cannot provide a timeline for this, as the assessment is outside our control.

Head to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for more info.

Nagambie Splash Park Update

The splash park will run from 12 noon to 6pm, 7 days a week, while we replace the water tank. While our aim is to open for 12 hours a day, unfortunately the water pressure does not allow us to fill the tank quickly enough to do this. We’re replacing the tank and aim to have this rectified ASAP.

Head to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for more info.

Share your ideas on activities to support flood recovery

Our Mobile Flood Recovery Hub has now visited Euroa, Avenel, Kirwans Bridge and Nagambie. We’ll be heading out for more faceto-face sessions in the new year, however you can share you ideas online.

We’re asking our community for ideas on the potential projects and activities that will support our region’s recovery.

Head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts.

Feedback sought on Avenel LEAP project

If you missed the community meeting in Avenel on Sunday – don’t worry you can still share your thoughts on emergency management.

The LEAPing into Resilience project is a joint initiative between Mansfield, Strathbogie and Murrindindi Shire Councils and is funded by the Australian Government.

The LEAP (Local Emergency Action Plan) project will engage with 15 communities across the three municipalities, to develop a LEAP in each or five communities in each shire. Participating communities within Strathbogie Shire.

If you’re an Avenel resident and you want to contribute to emergency preparedness head to www.share.strathobgie.vic.gov.au

Tenders now advertised

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

• Consultant to supply Goulburn Region Destination Management Plan (contract number 22/23-69). Closing 3 March 2023 at 4pm.

• Cleaning services at the Nagambie Regatta Centre (contract number 22/2371). Closing 8 March, 2023 at 4pm.

• Provision Of Consultant to Develop ‘Active And Connected: Cycling And Walking’ Strategy (contract number 22/23-24). Tender closes 4pm on Wednesday February 22, 2023.

• Provision of Flood Damaged Rectification – Culvert Damage Removal - Panel of Suppliers. Lump sum Contract with Lump Sum breakdown (contract number 22/2336). Tender closes 4pm Wednesday February 22, 2023.

• Provision of Flood Damaged Rectification – Bridge Repairs. Package 1 (contract number 22/23-37) & Package 2 (contract number 22/23-38). Lump sum Contract with Lump Sum breakdown. Tender closes 4pm Wednesday February 22, 2023.

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

Work with us

Finance Officer. Full Time, 12 month contract. Band 6 - $78,902 annually + 10.5% super. Applications close 9am, 6 March 2023

• Waste Management Officer. Full Time, ongoing role. Band 6 - $78,902 annually + 10.5% super. Applications close 9am, 6 March 2023

Head to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for more information.

Northern Victorian Clubs Urged to apply for sporting club grants

Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across northern Victoria are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced applications have opened for the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program.

The program provides payments of up to $1,000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $2,000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers and up to $5,000 to improve club operational effectiveness.

Jaclyn Symes said, “The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs the support they need to come back better than ever from the recent restrictions, grow their ranks and help more people than ever play the sports they love.”

“I encourage all local clubs to grasp this opportunity and apply.”

Grassroots clubs and organisations in northern Victoria are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Sporting Club Grants Program is part of the Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to make community sport accessible and inclusive, stimulate local economies, build sustainable sport and recreation and volunteer opportunities, and increase local participation.

Its invested thousands of sporting club grants totalling more than $15.5 million to clubs across the state since 2015.

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said, “Sport is the lifeblood of Victorian communities. That’s why we’re backing more clubs to help with uniforms and equipment, plus grants to invest in the future through training for coaches and volunteers.”

“This is about helping clubs get back in the game so more Victorians can join in the fun and tap into all the sport and career pathways that grassroots community sport offers.”

For more information and to apply for Sporting Club Grants Program visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-andfunding

Healthy Land, Healthy Horses Workshop in Beveridge

Whether you own a property or agist land, horse owners of all experience levels are encouraged to attend the Healthy Land, Healthy Horses Workshop on Saturday 4 March at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre.

The aim of the workshop is to assist horse owners to learn more about planning and changes for both management of their horse and the land.

Designed with equine health, welfare and natural behaviour in mind, the course will cover horse property layout, pasture management techniques, manure and worming management.

The presenter is Stuart Meyers from Equiculture, who is highly regarded in the equine industry as an expert in teaching horse owners how to manage their Land.

Stuart has come out from England to tour Victoria and will be presenting numerous workshops throughout Victoria in March and April.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens said, “There is a significant equine industry in the Hume, Whittlesea and Mitchell areas that we want to support,” she said. “This workshop is a great opportunity to learn from an industry expert about how you can improve the lifestyle and care for your horse and at the same time have a higher awareness of impacts on the environment.”

This workshop is funded via a partnership between Hume City Council, City of Whittlesea, Mitchell Shire Council and Melbourne Water. Tickets cost $25 and bookings are essential. For more information, visit the events calendar on Council’s website.

Explorers Way tourist drive launch

The Australian Heritage Festival 2023 is coming to a venue near you!

Tahbilk Winery has generously offered their Wetlands View Restaurant to host the launch of the Explorers Way tourist drive and brochure, a project of Nagambie Historical Society, in collaboration with the Strathbogie Shire.

The event will take place on Tuesday April 18, 11am to 2pm. This is also International Monuments and Sites Day.

The Explorers Way revives the Major Mitchell Bicentennial Trail through the Shire, from Mitchellstown to Violet Town. It then travels, in reverse, the tracks of Hume and Hovell, returning through Euroa and Longwood to Avenel. The drive visits every cairn and memorial to the explorers in those areas, and the map brochure details other points of interest in each town.

Roads less travelled have been used for the drive to highlight the beauty of the Shire, away from the freeways; long arching tunnels of eucalypts, golden pastures with stands of ancient trees, wooden bridges and tree-lined creeks, with the blue of the ranges always in the distance.

Society secretary, Judy Macdonald, explains that "the Major Mitchell Bicentennial Trail was a popular get-away experience in the 1990s as

people took a few days to travel through Victoria and experience tiny townships and areas not seen before. However the extensive brochure, available from every information centre on the route, and including field notes of Mitchell, was published by a Government department which became obsolete. The next edition was printed by another department but that also was discontinued. Consequently what was arguably the best tourist attraction to include so much of Victoria has fallen into disuse. Existing roads were used in the first instance so the trail is still there. The finger posts remain in many areas, but the brochure itself has become a rare book!"

The new brochure is a simple foldout but remains true to the directions given in the original.

The theme of the 2023 Festival is shared stories and the Society feels the earliest stories of Europeans in our district are those of these explorers, told from their journals. It is hoped that future grants can provide funds for interpretive panels at Mitchellstown, telling the story of the local indigenous people who were displaced by the consequences of successful exploration.

Two passionate speakers will be the highlight of the launch. Surveyor Gregory Eccleston was instrumental in creating the 1700 km Major Mitchell Long Distance Trail and has written a fascinating and beautifully illustrated book, Granville Stapylton Australia Felix 1836: second in command to Major Mitchell, some copies of

which will be available on the day. Drone footage will support Greg Eccleston's talk, showing the party's approach route, the Crossing Place on the Goulburn River, the camp site of October 8, 1836 on what is now Tahbilk land, and beyond.

The second speaker, Ken McInnes devised the extensive Hume and Hovell trail through New South Wales. Both will give insights into the experiences of these intrepid men as they crossed what is now Strathbogie Shire.

Councillor Reg Dickinson has been asked to launch the drive and brochure.

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is promoting the Victorian Festival through its many avenues.

A light lunch will be included in the $30 ticket price. Tickets are limited and go on sale from February 18, only via Trybooking at the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/CFYLU

Parking is at the Wetlands View Restaurant. N.B. No refreshments will be available on the day prior to 11am. No barista coffee will be available on the day due to numbers, but juice and self serve tea and coffee will be available as part of lunch. Other drinks at bar prices. Cellar door hours remain unchanged. For further information contact the Nagambie Historical Society: nagambiehistorical@outlook.com

Nagambie Foreshore Walk Progressing

clear from observation that the project is moving forward.

The $3.8 million pathway – which stretches for 1.6km along the southern edge of Lake Nagambie – will provide a safe and accessible pedestrian link between the Nagambie Regatta Centre and the Nagambie township.

walk prior to the flooding event now meets the start of the on-water construction. Purlins have been placed in position with the pathway now starting to take shape.

The fully accessible path is believed to be wide enough to allow simultaneous passage of pedestrians and cyclists.

At the request of many readers, the Community Voice has requested an update on the project and an estimated date of completion from Strathbogie Shire and are yet to gain a response. But, it is

The plans show a shared path featuring concrete on-land walkways and boardwalks over the water.

The on-land walkway that had partially been constructed at the western end of the foreshore

From earlier media releases supplied by Strathbogie Shire, the pathway will include sitout areas and solar lighting at regular intervals for night passage.

Strathbogie Shire Council's Nagambie Foreshore Walk project is progressing despite delays caused by the 2022 October flooding event.

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday

You are hereby invited to join the Nagambie Lakes Community House on Clean Up Australia Day. Bring your friends, neighbours, children, grandkids and parents! Let’s do this together, because we can and because we care! Meet at the House on 363 High Street in Nagambie.

March 5th

Nagambie Lakes Community House 5th of March 10:00am

Remember:

Clean Up Australia Day coming to Nagambie

It’s that time of the year again. ‘Clean up Australia Day’ is just around the corner and the Community House is setting the bar high this year, hoping both locals and visitors will join in this worthy cause. Date and time have been set, maps have been printed and now all needed are the people willing to give up an hour or two of their time to make a big difference in our town.

For the second year in a row, the Nagambie Lakes Community House is taking the initiative to organise a local Clean Up Australia Day event. On the same day across the entire country, people will gather to go outside and pick up trash that’s been dropped or thrown in nature. This wonderful initiative started over thirty years ago by a man called Ian Kieran. Kieran had a simple idea of wanting to make a difference in and around his local neighbourhood. With the help of some friends, Kieran organised ‘Clean Up Sydney Harbour’. This one-person-initiative has today turned into the nation’s largest community-based environmental event, with the first official Clean Up Australia Day happening on the 21st of January 1990.

“Let's do this together, because we can and because we care", coordinator Anna Close sums it up. “Come on down to the Nagambie Lakes Community House on Sunday March 5th at 10.00am and make a difference!”

The clean up will conclude back at the Nagambie Lakes Community House at 12.00pm

Maureen ‘Moz’ a gem at Nagambie Healthcare

As many country towns and groups can testify, volunteers are the backbone of a community. Many volunteers have supported local groups as individuals or as part of a team. Some have the nature for helping others in many ways.

One such person is Nagambie’s Maureen Fowler –fondly known as “Moz’ to all and sundry. Most volunteers do not work for their community seeking praise or reward. They are happy to lend a helping hand and gain self -satisfaction out of helping others.

Maureen has worked as a volunteer or member of the Nagambie Golf and tennis Clubs, St Malachy’s Catholic Church and St Joseph’s school, and the Nagamble Larks choir. Nagambie Australia Day Committee, the Community Christmas tea, other local sports groups, the Prayer Options Unified for Rain P.O.U.R Group, to name just a few.

“Moz” has endeared herself to the whole community with her friendliness, kindness and willingness to help others. She is a “Gem” among volunteers in Nagambie.

But the greatest volunteer work “Moz” is known for is her dedication, loving care, and compassion for the elderly folk and staff at the Nagambie hospital, nursing home and now called Nagambie Healthcare. (NHC)

At the NCH’s annual meeting on 24 November

Maureen was presented with a Life Governor award by President of the Board John Palmer for her 20 years of Volunteer service to NHC.

Maureen said I was very pleased to receive this award for my many years of volunteer work that I love doing here.

“I Like to be in the kitchen and dining room facility from around quarter to five most mornings to help the staff set up and ensure my “Folk” get a proper breakfast, especially my favourite “Hot Toast.”

One of her passions is feeding the oldies a meal if they cannot do it for themselves. She has also has been at many bedside vigils for those folk approaching the end of their lives there and who can be comforted by her holding their hands.

Maureen said “Covid 19 had changed a lot of things at the facility. “We used to take the old folk out on weekly trips or social activities. That was stopped for the past few years. But we hope to resume it again soon. I loved going to Philip Island a few years ago with some of the staff and residents for a few days.”

Keith Fowler, Moz’s faithful husband is always agreeable of what Moz does. Whether it is playing sport, singing, helping others. Maureen said “He lets me do what I like to do.” He is very supportive of what I do. We do our own thing. If I am at home late, he asks “Are you sick? Why aren’t you at the hostel?”

“I enjoy meeting the transitional staff who come down from various services and we have become friends. I enjoy meeting the families of the residents and patients and supporting them in various ways to help their loved one.”

This is not the first time Maureen has been recognised for her valuable volunteer work. In 2013 Maureen Fowler was nominated for the State Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Volunteer of the year award and she and NHC were notified that she had won this state wide prestigious award.

If you are visiting the NHC in the near future, congratulate Maureen on her Life Governorship award. She truly deserves it.

NLCH coordinator Anna Close explains how it was two committee members at the House who first mentioned joining this movement: “Last year, Carol Wallis and Bob Arnold very enthusiastically got behind the idea”, Anna says. “They are not only lovely people but also hard workers with great hearts for our local community. Arranging an event like this, where we all join in to make a difference for the better of our town and for nature, is just up their alley.” The event was a great success with around 40 volunteers joining in and three trailer loads of trash being picked up from our town and surrounds.

“We are certainly not hoping to be finding more trash this year,” coordinator Anna Close continues, “but we would love it if more people came. It’s such a great opportunity to get your kids involved as well, helping them see value in both volunteering and doing something for our environment.”

20 Park Street, Nagambie

If you are after space and tranquility this could be the one for you. The weatherboard home is located in a quiet street on a massive one acre (4,000m2) block. The home has a newly renovated kitchen with ample cupboard space, electric cooktop and oven and timber benchtops. The home has three bedrooms all with ceiling fans and original timber floors adding classic charm and the master bedroom with a built in robe. The large entertainers deck has easy access from the kitchen with views overlooking the beautiful mature gum trees and Strathbogie ranges. A 9mx7m shed is located at the rear of the house with a large water tank connected. Currently leased perfect for the investor or the transition from an investment property to an owner occupier.

10 Penrose Street, Nagambie 4

Number 10 Penrose is a four year old Dennis Family home with four bedrooms and two living areas. A 900mm oven and cooktop, 40mm stone bench tops and tiles through out high traffic areas. The home is strategically placed on the 917m2 block with great access to the double garage and the rear yard to the 6mx9m garage/workshop. A wonderful family home to be Auctioned on the 22nd March, 2023.

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53 Baxters Road, Nagambie

Sale:

$795,000

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

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Online Auction: 22nd March, 2023

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

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This elevated property is situated in the quiet rural setting at the popular Baxters Road, Goulburn Weir only 11km from Nagambie township. The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, the master with ensuite and walk-in robe and an extra one room bungalow connected to the garage with kitchenette and bathroom. From the newly renovated east facing deck area you wake to the most delightful sunrises over the "Burramurra" lake waterways and from the west facing front verandah the incredible sunsets over the Goulburn River. The home has three split systems for heating and cooling, a cosy wood heater for the winter nights, induction cooktop and electric oven, double glazed windows to the lounge and a 5kw solar system to keep the costs down. The 13m x 7m garage and granny flat is at the rear of the 3,702m2 block and the 13m x 8m caravan shed/workshop insulated, concrete floor and electricity connected on the north boundary.

Sale:

$695,000

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

Swampy Marsh visits the Goulburn Valley with a yarn or two.

One of Australia’s favourite storytellers is coming to the Goulburn Valley. Author Bill “Swampy” Marsh will share yarns from his many books and travels, visiting Mooroopna Library 29th March at 7pm, Yarrawonga Library 30th March at 6pm and the Avenel Library 31st March at 2pm.

Bill Marsh has an extensive list of books to his name. Some focus on specific topics, ranging from volunteer firies and outback nurses, to railway adventures and bush funerals. Great Australian Outback Yarns captures the funniest tales from Swampy’s many books in one volume. The colourful characters in these pages are full of generosity, humour and the larrikin Aussie spirit.

Bill has a deep affection and respect for people living in the Australian bush. He has spent more than twenty years travelling to every corner of Australia, talking to people from all walks of life and collecting their memories and stories. These true stories of life in remote and regional Australia are relatable as well as entertaining.

Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives in Adelaide. During his visit he will not only share some of his favourite yarns, he is bringing his guitar along too so be prepared to be entertained.

If you like a good old-fashioned Aussie yarn, join Bill at the Avenel Library, Mooroopna Library or Yarrawonga Library. Contact Goulburn Valley Libraries on 1300 374 765, email mooroopna@ gvlibraries.com.au, yarrawonga@gvlibraries.com. au or programs@gvlibraries.com.au.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event for only $20 per book, cash sales only.

For more information:

Bronwyn Cole Program Co-ordinator, Goulburn Valley Libraries

Tel: 1300 374 765

Email: bronwync@gvlibraries.com.au

Nagambie NOW Festival

This coming weekend will be the 16th consecutive Nagambie On Water Festival.

A community run Water festival held in the heart of Nagambie. This year includes 7 individual events that cater for a day of family fun on and near the lake Nagambie foreshore.

• Go Nagambie Open Water Swim- offering 2 swim lengths 1.1km and 600mtr

• Go Adventure Stay and Play - amusements for all ages on land and on water, the Platinum ticket includes access to the newly opened Wacky Water Play Inflatable park

• Tahbilk: Great Grape Stomp - stomp your way to the largest volume of liquid for some great prizes

• Costa Community Canoe Challenge - a canoe relay open to all ages including free entry

• Kelvingrove Floating Golf Shootout - with a $5000 hole in one prize on offer

• Elloura Colour Splash - Walk, run or skip along a 2 km foreshore route whilst being cascaded in colour

• Stars Downunder Ski and Stunt show - the finale to the festivals event card

With the weather predicted to be in the mid 30's it is a perfect day to participate in a water festival. The festival offers on land and on water events for all age groups. Starting from 10am through to 6:30pm. Pack the sunscreen and some bathers and be ready for a fun filled day for all the family. More information about the program and times can be found at www.gonagambie.com.au/now

Great success of the first of the four anniversary events of the Nagambie Mechanics Institute (1873-2023)

The Nagambie Mechanics Institute (NMI) throughout 2023 is celebrating 150 years of service to the Nagambie and surrounding communities.

The NMI committee decided to hold 4 events during the year to celebrate this milestone. The first event was the Trivia night which was an outstanding success. Those who attended were treated to a very funny and enjoyable evening who fell under the spell of quiz master Ian Moore. The event was to raise funds for a new kitchen of the Mechanics Hall. Our expectations were reasonably high but who would have thought that we would have raised $18,140.

AS the President of the NMI and I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all the individuals and businesses which donated cash, services, vouchers and items for the trivia night. Without your generosity the event would not have happened and would not have been as successful. 141 participants attended the evening; you greatly contributed to the success of this very enjoyable evening. I thank you.

This type of event does not happen without a huge effort from the organising committee. Cathy Lawrence,

Debbie Ringin, Bernie & Geoff Boadle and Sissy Hoskin, (with the technical support of Monique and Kimberley Ringin) thank you so much for your time, dedication and commitment to putting this evening together and to setting high standards in every single way.

The Nagambie Mechanics Institute is owned by the community. On the 4th February 2023, we held a fabulous event for the community that was supported by the community. It was just fantastic. This commitment echoes the spirit of our local communities.

Please keep on supporting the sponsors who supported us and take the time to say thank you. Our aim is to raise $100,000 for the new kitchen of the Mechanics Institute. If you would like to contribute, to support and donate to the cause, please contact me on 0488 770 733 .

We are looking forward to seeing at the next Nagambie Mechanics Institute SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EVENT on April 29th ….SAVE THE DATE

Thank you and warm regards.

Hugh Lawrence NMI President 2023

A meeting place for NDIS participants and their careers

After a summer break, the Community House with its activities and groups are back in full swing. With close to twenty different groups covering a wide range of interests and activities, the House aims at offering something for everyone. In line with the ambition of being welcoming and inclusive, coordinator Anna Close is very excited to introduce a new group which will make the NLCH its home: Nagambie Connections and Networking.

'Nagambie CAN' is open to NDIS clients and their support workers and the Community Voice has got the details on this wonderful, new initiative.

“The person behind the initiative is Mandy Karadimos,” Anna Close starts explaining. “Last year she contacted the Community House, wondering if we would be interested in working together. Mandy was looking for a meeting place where NDIS participants and their workers could get together and do different activities, share a cup of coffee, ask questions and just have fun together. Our committee immediately jumped at the opportunity of providing a space for them and we are very happy they will be joining us in 2023.”

The group has already had their first, soft opening with grassroots discussion and meals at the House. To The Voice, Mandy Karadimos shares her thoughts on what she hopes can become a a safe meeting place for participants and families to socialise and build formal and informal networks: “We want to create a space where participants who access NDIS can come with their support worker to meet others, make social connections, and take part in activities of their choice. Our ambition is for the group to follow a cooperative approach” - Mandy continues explaining - “where all members have a say and the direction is driven by the needs of its members." Mandy finishes up by stating that people are welcome to bring their own activities with their workers or join in with others. Tuesdays at the Community House will provide a space where speakers are invited to engage with workers, participants and families. A space to work on skill based activities, preparing for work or independent

SEYMOUR WIND FARM

Come and meet the Fera team at the community consultation

living. A space to engage with relaxing activities or hobbies. Other suggestions we’ve received are all abilities yoga, on chairs or mats, practicing relaxation techniques, art and cooking as well as accessing the local community together.

In conjunction with the social activities, we will also run information sessions with focus on topics such as: ‘How to navigate the NDIS scheme’, ‘how to access advocacy', ‘how to understand your plan’, ‘how to find your support and problem solve’. A place to learn about health and safety, healthy eating, and wellbeing.

“Nagambie is such a wonderful place” NLCH Coordinator Anna Close says, and this new, 'Nagambie Connections and Networking group', will be an amazing addition, not just for people living in our town, but for the entire region.”

If you are interested and would like to know more, or perhaps would like to come along to one of the sessions, please contact Mandy Karadimos on 0419 114 940. Nagambie CAN will meet at the Community House,Tuesdays between 1.00pm and 3.00pm.

Fera Australia would like to invite you to an information and community consultation meeting on Saturday the 25th of February about the proposed Seymour Wind Farm. Please come along and help us make this a community project with a lasting, positive legacy.

Date and Location :

Saturday 25th February

Next Meeting: Saturday 20th May

Phone: 0481 234 229

Ruffy Hall (10 am - 12 pm) Upton Hill CFA (2 pm - 4 pm)

Email: seymour@feraaustralia.com.au feraaustralia.com.au

The Line Dancers are back with their usual enthusiasm, and have been enjoying the twice weekly routine. New members and those wishing to give Line Dancing a go are always welcomed.

A BBQ will be held at Goulburn Weir on Monday 27th February at 4pm. Meat will be supplied by the club and bring your own salad, plates, chairs, drinks etc. Hopefully the weather will be suitable, we will advise if this is not the case or if we have to postpone. Hope you can come, bring along friends and family, but let me know so we can cater for food.

We are seeking numbers and interest for our Tram boat excursion on Tuesday 28th March. If you are unaware of this trip on the ferry across to Williamstown, have a look at their website, it is a really enjoyable trip. We need to have 50 as a minimum. Again asking for numbers, so either contact me or ask those who are regular at the hall to put your name down. We will be catching a bus to Docklands, morning tea and a boxed fish and chip lunch are provided. Drinks available on the boat. Cost will be $60. Let me know by phone or email (see below for details)

Movie Day is also up and running, with 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, our next movie will be on Tuesday 28th February we are showing “The Color Purple”, come along at 1pm and enjoy the interval snacks and ice creams. For March14th we have “The Man from Snowy River”, followed by “The Man from Snowy River 11” on March 28th.

We are looking for volunteers to help on the day of the NOW Festival, 25th February. The Seniors will be running the Costa Canoe Challenge again (12-1.30pm). We had a very efficient team help out last year, but if anyone is interested in being a part of the fun, or just have a few hours spare that could go in the Volunteer Pool for the NOW Festival, they will be made welcome.

We have reached out this year to the Grey Nomads, and have offered them accommodation at the recreation reserve for caravans etc. They do a great job of volunteering their time in return for the pleasure of

staying in Nagambie for a few nights (and perhaps a free T-shirt and a BBQ!!). If you can help please contact me on 0419 567 580 or respond to any of the Facebook posts asking for volunteers through the NOW Festival or Go Nagambie.

Our hall has been upgraded with energy efficient lighting, and the old air-conditioning ducting has been removed, really opening up the space. The reverse cycle air-conditioning was made possible by the Shire of Strathbogie Grant, and a generous payment from the RSL who share our facilities. We are already appreciating the cool environment within the hall, and the winter comfort will be assured as well.

We will also be holding the Bunnings BBQ at Seymour on Saturday 11th March, if you would like to do a shift, it would be great.

Our next newsletter will be sent after our committee meeting on Friday 3rd March at 1pm which will include updates from the meeting.

Sometimes contacting all members about events is difficult as some do not read the newsletter or come to the Hall to fill out our lists for those wishing to attend events. Please give me your thoughts of how best to communicate, especially with those without email or social media on their phones.

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

Nagambie Senior Citizens - Activities have all resumed at the Seniors.

NAGAMBIE MECHANICS INSTITUTE

GREAT SUCCESS OF THE FIRST OF THE FOUR ANNIVERSARY EVENTS OF THE NAGAMBIE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (1873-2023)

The Nagambie Mechanics Institute (NMI) throughout 2023 is celebrating 150 years of service to the Nagambie and surrounding communities

The NMI committee decided to hold 4 events during the year to celebrate this milestone The first event was the Trivia night which was an outstanding success Those who attended were treated to a very funny and enjoyable evening who fell under the spell of quiz master Ian Moore The event was to raise funds for a new kitchen of the Mechanics Hall Our expectations were reasonably high but who would have thought that we would have raised $18,140

AS the President of the NMI and I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all the individuals and businesses which donated cash, services, vouchers and items for the trivia night Without your generosity the event would not have happened and would not have been as successful 141 participants attended the evening; you greatly contributed to the success of this very enjoyable evening I thank you

This type of event does not happen without a huge effort from the organising committee Cathy Lawrence, Debbie Ringin, Bernie & Geoff Boadle and Sissy Hoskin, (with the technical support of Monique and Kimberley Ringin) thank you so much for your time, dedication and commitment to putting this evening together and to setting high standards in every single way

The Nagambie Mechanics Institute is owned by the community On the 4th February 2023, we held a fabulous event for the community that was supported by the community It was just fantastic This commitment echoes the spirit of our local communities

Please keep on supporting the sponsors who supported us and take the time to say thank you Our aim is to raise $100 000 for the new kitchen of the Mechanics Institute If you would like to contribute to support and donate to the cause, please contact me on 0488 770 733

We are looking forward to seeing at the next Nagambie Mechanics Institute SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EVENT on April 29th SAVE THE DATE

Thank you and warm regards Hugh Lawrence NMI President 2023

Community Spirit & Generosity $100,0OO

THE NMI THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:

Mitchelton Wines

Andrew Facey

Hugh Lawrence Go Nagambie

Kev Phelan

Godolphin Stud, Hide and Seek,

Joe & Pina Gattuso

Bendigo Bank - Nagambie

Tahbilk Winery

Tar & Roses

Box Grove Wines

Ian Barford

Julia Russell

Puppa & Gaehl

Brett Irvine

Rebecca Baker Pharmacy

Rambling Wine Tours

Go Adventure Nagambie

Sanderson Machinery

John Price

Wacky Splash & Play

La Galerie de Nagambie, Waterfront Motel

Rejuvenate

Neville Brothers

Jim Tattersall

Nagambie Rowing Club

SPC

Tassie Polly Ballos

Helen Perry Office Works

Bernie & Geoff

Sargeants - Nagambie Rebecca Finnigan

Margaret & Henry Moss

Nagambie IGA

$100K

$18,140K

Gliding Club of Victoria

Barbeques Galore

Avenel Pub

Ozpac

GV Carpet Care Bank St Pizza

Thai by the Lake

Avonlea

Debbie Ringin

Lindsay's Jewels & Gifts

Nagambie Outdoors

Royal Mail Hotel

Hair on High

Nagambie Newsagency

Active Spines

Nagambie Bakery

Dried Blooms

Central & North Vic Pest Control

Avenel Meats

The Daily Dose - Avenel

The Botanic House

Nagambie Equine & Rural

Harvest Home - Avenel

Murchison Pharmacy

Murchison Bakery

Murchison East Hotel

Wayne Petty

David Finnigan

The Corner Nook

Zephrys

Harry's

Nagambie Post office

Bunnings

Anderson Garden Supplies

Jaci & Paul Drayton

Costa Group

Webby's Contracting

Celebrating 16 years of the NOW FESTIVAL

St Joseph's Primary

Nagambie Primary Nagambie

Opening Mass

On Thursday 16th February, we had our opening school Mass. Students in F/1/2 began the ceremony by bringing symbolic items to the altar. These included our school message stick to remind us of the traditional owners of the land our school is situated on, a singing bowl, representing the prayer life of our school, a book representing our learning and knowledge and a soccer ball representing the games that we play. We also had students from 2/3/4/5/6 conduct our Readings and Prayers of the Faithful. Miss Maree introduced our new staff, students and families to the school & church communities and presented our grade 6 shirts and badges. It was lovely to see so many of our families in attendance.

New School Houses

Throughout 2022, the school & wider community was asked to be involved in renaming our school houses, to represent our school's values. We are pleased to announce our new school houses:

Malachy House

This House was named after Saint Malachy, of which our beloved Church is named. His name means ‘messenger of God’ and he was known as a noted healer. The house colour of Malachy is red, to represent the red bricks of our Church.

MacKillop House

This House was named after Saint Mary MacKillop who is a prominent image in our school. She founded the sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart and believed everyone was entitled to an education, prompting the Sisters to open many schools, one of which was St. Joseph’s! Mary is well known for her motto ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’. The house colour of MacKillop is green which represents new beginnings, growth, renewal and abundance, all of which can be found at St Joseph’s, especially our beautiful landscapes and learning spaces.

District Swimming

On Friday 10th February, Liam, Jackson & Sebastian represented St. Joseph’s in the District Swimming sports in Euroa. Liam competed in freestyle and backstroke, Jackson competed in freestyle and Sebastian came second in backstroke, therefore qualifying for Division Swimming sports. We congratulate all our competitors on trying their best and representing the school so beautifully.

Swimming carnivals

We had a wonderful day at our recent House swimming carnival. We certainly achieved our goals of having fun, being active, enjoying each other’s company and competing with a positive spirit. The Nagambie pool was in the best condition I can ever remember – very clean, green grass and great lifeguards.

Congratulations to Goulburn House for taking out the shield. Congratulations to our ‘Age Group Champions’ Elke & Jack B (8/9 years), Poppy & Darby (10), Amelia & Henry (11) and Leyla & Tom (12).

It was lovely to see so many parents and grandparents there cheering the children on. Our relaxed family gathering afterwards was another nice opportunity to enjoy each other’s company. Our Nagambie PS team of 21 students also enjoyed a great day at Euroa pool at the Euroa District swimming carnival. Our team were great sports and highly competitive. In a first in my 15 years here, the whole team has qualified for The Ranges Division swimming carnival in Wangaratta Monday February 27th.

Avenel Primary

Students at Avenel Primary School can now enjoy a hearty breakfast (or second breakfast for some!) at school two days a week. Breakfast Club is a popular event that was trialled last year, hailed as a huge success and developed into an ongoing initiative.

In addition to the yummy food, students also have a chance to socialise with their peers and teachers in a relaxed and casual format, setting them up for a successful day.

Avenel PS has a strong focus on student wellbeing and emotional health and this is just one of the ways students are catered for in this area.

GVR Quarry &

Tahbilk Winery - Head Gardener

An exciting opportunity for a Head Gardener to join our dedicated team at one of Australia’s most iconic wineries.

Our position is a Full-Time Permanent role which includes managing a small committed team. We are looking for someone to bring their passion and knowledge to care for the current environment but also a vision for the potential our landscape can be in future years. The role is hands on with some administration function.

ABOUT YOU

Your skills and knowledge to perform, manage and preserve well established garden styles including the care and maintenance of citrus orchard, hedges and native gardens located within the Estate, plus an additional site in Nagambie.

• Minimum Cert III in Horticulture

• 3 years’ experience Ground and Garden Horticulture

High attention to detail skills and pride in your work

• Excellent time, communication and people management skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• High level of Safe work practices

• Experience in use of manual and powered garden machinery

• Able to use chemical substances in accordance with OHS and industry standards Good level of fitness

• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel Prospective candidates are required to undergo psychometric testing.

THE PERKS

• A wonderful and supportive team to work with Paid training

• Uniform

• Great access to staff wine discounts

• Work at a historic and Carbon Natural winery

To apply please send letter of application and resume to Pauline Psaila, ppsaila@tahbilk.com.au

The Tahbilk Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all federal and state laws.

• A culture that puts people first

• Great access to staff wine discounts

• Paid training

work with

• Uniform Prospective candidates are required to undergo psychometric testing

To apply please send letter of application and resume to Pauline Psaila, ppsaila@tahbilk.com.au

The Tahbilk Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all federal and state laws.

Nagambie Mens Golf

The Nagambie golf club par specialist Terry Lowis has done it again with a +4 result to win the weekend competition, par is an event that requires steadiness, patience and consistency which most are unable to achieve, but Lowis seems to have the measure of the course and his opponents in par events. Runner up was Des Phelan playing quality shots throughout the round to finish +3 and Alby Seenan coming in third also on +3 missing out by one.

The nearest the pins went to dead eye Alby Seenan firing it close on both the 3rd and the 8th, Des Phelan stroking one up to the 13th and Shaun Spicer getting it right to land on the 16th. The Nagambie Summer pennant team played their last round of the season at home a disappointing loss was record 2&3 meaning the team who were top of the ladder can now not advance to the final, a bye is scheduled for next week and not enough points have been amassed to go through. Next Sunday on the Nagambie course will be the Gary Bow foursomes for both men and women with great prizes for both hit off is 8.00 to 8.30am on office duty is Gary Bow and in the bar

D. Phelan

Monday February 20

The Foursomes sponsored by Gary Bow were a great success with 18 pairs contesting the alternating shot two ball, the late surge of summer weather continued and a gentle breeze not enough to effect scoring was experienced. The alternate shot play can make or break friendships but the winning pair of Shaun Bryant and David Love have dealt with every emotion over the years, knowing one anothers game and temperament helped complete 18 hole with little drama, both drove the ball well and drained good puts when needed for a 79-11.567.5 winning total. Runners up were also a long term partnership that Freud himself would struggle to explain the dynamics of Jeff Mills and Phil Neville stumbled into second with a 87-18-69 gelling for the first time in a long time.

The nearest the pin prizes went to our days sponsor Gary Bow arrowing one up to the 3rd, Don Hughes smashing his way onto the long 8th and Peter Lawrence playing the shot of his round to capture the 16th. Many thanks go to Gary Bow for his continued sponsorship of the foursomes, next week's golf at Nagambie there will be two events across the weekend with a 4 person ambrose on Friday 24th February Sponsored by Costa Mushrooms

Local Sport

hit off is from 4pm, and Sunday 26th February will be a stableford event with S. Bryant on office duty and G. Whiteman in the bar.

Nagambie Women’s Golf

Results Wednesday 15th February

There were 12 players for a round of Stableford.

The A Grade winner was Moz Fowler with 39pts

The B & C Grade winner was Jane Bow with 37pts.

The 9 hole winner was also Jane with 20pts.

18 hole balls down the line went to Moz 39pts, Irene Keogh 38pts and Carol Wallis also 38pts.

9 hole balls down the line went to Jane 20pts, Carol 18pts and Moz also 18pts.

N/P on the 8th was Moz and on the 16th Irene.

Chicken Run Results 16th February

There were 25 players for a round of Par. The winner was Chris Roberts on a triple C/B from Mick O’Connell and Terry Clonan all on +2.

N/P on the 13th was Irene Keogh and on the 16th Karyn Thompson.

Avenel Bowls Club

MIDWEEK PENNANT – Division 5

Avenel jumped into third place on the ladder with a win away against East Shepparton 12 – 40 to 2 – 33. With the completion of the home and away season Avenel have a week off before the finals begin on Tuesday 28 February.

Marg Harrison, Marion Gittus, Ruth Underwood, Glen Bell (s) after being ahead by only two shots on the 12th end stormed home over the last nine ends scoring eighteen shots to three for a resounding win 29 - 12.

Norm Billingsley, Ron Harrison, Charlie Kemp, Rob Kemp (s) found the going a little tougher. Losing six straight ends before lunch had East Shepparton with a healthy lead at the break for lunch. In the second half Avenel won seven shots to one but it was not enough to win the game losing 11 – 21.

MIDWEEK PENNANT – Division 3

Avenel needed the win against Kyabram to go into fourth spot on the ladder. But Kyabram were too good on the

day and won convincingly 16 – 86 to 0 – 69.

Nyoli Bell, Jenny Furletti, Graham Lewis, Geoff Hateley (s) led for the first nine ends, then Kyabram had the lead for the next nine ends before Avenel got a five to take the lead back on the 19th end. Avenel hung on to a slight lead until Kyabram got a three on the last end to win by two, 24 – 22.

In a close game, Fay Hatelely, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) took the lead by one shot after scoring a five on the 14th end. Kyabram answered back scoring ten shots over the next five consecutive ends for an eight-shot lead. The remaining ends were closely fought out, but Kyabram were the better team and won the game 30 – 24.

Pam Pedder, Rusty Schwab, Spud Furletti, Dennis McGregor (s) was also involved in a close tussle all game. Being only two down on the 23rd end, Kyabram once again finished strongly scoring six over the last two ends for a 32 – 23 win.

WEEKEND PENNANT - Division 7

It was a tough ask for Avenel playing against a poweredup Seymour team. Proof is on the scorecard as Seymour had a particularly strong rink that got them across the line. Avenel 2 – 34 lost to Seymour 12 – 39.

Kyle Pedder, Ron Harrison, Glen Bell. Graham Lewis (s) won eight of the first nine ends to be ahead by ten shots. Seymour launched a late challenge to get within one shot however Avenel were good enough to hold on for a two shot win 19 – 17.

Norm Billingsley, Marion Gittus, Charlie Kemp, Rob Kemp (s) was up against it with a mid-week division 1 skip and current club champion introduced into Seymour’s division seven team. Seymour won the first six ends to be up 12 zip. Avenel chased Seymour down winning five of the last six ends, but the ask was too big losing to Seymour 15 – 22.

Next Saturday is the last match of the home and away season and a win is vital for Avenel to have a chance of playing in the finals. The best eight bowlers from the division seven squad who have played in this division all season will be selected for this crucial return game against Seymour.

WEEKEND PENNANT - Division 3.

An away game at Nagambie resulted in a four rink win for

the hosts 18 – 124 to 0 – 87.

James Wall, Jenny Furletti, Josh McDonald, Geoff Hateley (s) were competitive all game but fell short by three shots losing 25 – 28.

Ross Sinclair, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti, Brett McDonald (s) also lost 25 – 28. Even though Avenel won fourteen ends, it was not enough to claim the win. A six and a five mid game sealed the win for Nagambie.

On ends 17, 18 and 19 three fives were scored, two to Nagambie and one to the Avenel rink of Ruth King, Nyoli Bell, Dennis McGregor, Jake Wall (s) Nagambie finished the stronger recording a 32 - 18 win.

Fay Hateley, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) won only ten ends losing 19 - 36 against a very accurate Nagambie rink.

Next Saturday is the last home and away game and Avenel play away at Stanhope.

CHURCH NEWS

ECUMENICAL

Shrove Tuesday. February 21. Pancake tea 5pm St John’s Nagambie. Details M.Hurren 5794 2362

Ash Wednesday, February 22. Anglican Christ Church Seymour 10am.

12.30pm St Malachy’s Catholic church in Nagambie. and at St John’s Anglican Nagambie 5pm.

24 February Friday, start of six weeks Lenten Bible Studies. St Malachy’s Nagambie 11am. Details, Wendy Keenan. 0459 595 908

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER THIS YEAR IT IS THE STUDY OF THE COUNTRY OF TAIWAN

The 2023 service is written by the women of Taiwan on the theme “I have heard about your faith”. Friday, March 3. World Day of Prayer service will be hosted by the Nagambie Connect Faith Community (UC Church) in the Nagambie tennis clubrooms at 11am. Bring and share lunch. Details Ruth Close. 0402 286 277

World Day of Prayer Service at Seymour Salvation Army hall. 8 Victoria St. Seymour. Friday, March 3. 2pm. Details Enid Simpson. 5792 1990. All local churches folk are invited to attend either of these World Day of Prayer service at Nagambie or Seymour.

ANGLICAN

Thursday, 23 February. Mothers’ Union fellowship meeting. Christ Church Seymour. 1.30pm. March 19. Mothering Sunday. Posies and Simnel cake to be blessed in services.

March 25. Saturday, Lady Day at Wangaratta Cathedral. Domestic Violence workshops. Service and lunch. All welcome. Details D.Grant. 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 Little Aths

We have started back our season. Unfortunately we could not start when expected due to wet weather but we are 2 meets onto our 2022/2023 season.

We have three meets left which will be out ‘Championship rounds’. During these three meets points will be allocated to participants who get a PB, first, second or third place. At the end of the 3 rounds we will calculate the points which will determine our age group champions.

Our season will end with a BBQ and awards on Friday 24th March at 5pm –everyone including sponsors are welcome to come.

Please note there will NOT be any Little Athletics on the long weekend – 11th March.

Congratulations again to our winners of the Sportsmanship awards (pictured the last 2 weeks of awards) and to Amanda Lou’s sweets and treats for sponsoring this. The kids are very excited when they get to claim their icecream.

Nagambie St Malachy’s. Rosary Mondays 10.30am and Wednesday noon.

1st and 3rd Sundays 9.00am Mass. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays 11.00am, Word and Communion 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.

Nagambie W.Keenan. 0459 595 908. Avenel

G.Kenworthy. 0405 125 963. Fr A.Hill 0439 033 029.

PRESBYTERIAN

Nagambie St Andrew’s. 9am service 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. W.Day. 0429 933 116.

UNITING

Seymour and Avenel Uniting Church. 9am in Avenel, 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

WITH 5 YEARS TOYOTA WARRANTY ADVANTAGE* CONFIDENCE COMES STANDARD

Seymour Toyota

21 Emily Street, Seymour T: 03 5735 3000 seymourtoyota.com.au

*The standard Toyota Warranty Advantage period is 5yrs, with unlimited kms, from delivery. Excludes vehicles used for a commercial purpose, such as taxis, hire vehicles transporting people or goods for payment including ride share. The commercial vehicle Toyota Warranty Advantage period is 5 years from delivery or 160,000kms (whichever occurs first). See toyota.com.au/owners/warranty or your vehicle’s Warranty and Service Book for T&Cs. This warranty does not limit and may not necessarily exceed your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

10K PINK STUMPS DAY

Over one hundred of Nagambie's finest, resplendent in pink tones, attended the Nagambie Cricket Club's Pink Stumps Day and had a rollicking good time.

Due to the generosity of local businesses and individuals who donated goods and/or services almost $11,000 was raised for the McGrath Foundation. With glam and glitz provided by Amandah, food and drink aplenty, dancing ,numerous raffles and silent auctions there was something for all tastes. There are too many people to thank individually, more information is available on the Nagambie Cricket Club facebook page. All credit goes to the event organiser Sharay Slivarich ably supported by dependable deputy Muggsy Matthews with support from the cricket club members.

An unexpected bonus was to have a boisterous contingent on the balcony cheering on the A Grade side in their narrow victory versus Waaia. To the musical strains of Abba and Priscilla, Nagambie set a target of 7 for 155 with Zac WinterIrving 33 and James Auld 21 compiling a 54 run opening stand. Brayden Biggs and Jeewan DeSilva claimed three wickets apiece to leave Waaia struggling at 6 for 65. A sixty one run partnership had Waaia within striking distance but a late three wicket burst by Mark Nolan gave Nagambie a hard earned 19 run victory. The following week Nagambie played flag favorites Mooroopna and almost pinched the win. Batting first Nagambie made a competitive total of 165 with Luke Nolan top scoring with 65. Mooroopna were well placed until Jeewan

DeSilva chimed in with four quick wickets, Brock Boddington snared three but Mooroopna held firm for the loss of eight wickets in a competitive match. Nagambie now needs a win plus a bonus point versus Old Students and rely on Waaia losing to Karramomus to claim a finals berth.

The B Grade side were defeated by top side Waaia by 64 runs. Waaia amassed 8 for 179, reply Nagambie were dismissed for 115 with Blair TaylorLloyd top scoring with 33. The following week was a must win game and they accounted for Tatura in a high scoring match. Chasing the Tatura total of 4 for 177 Matthew Martin anchored the victory remaining unbeaten on 76 with contributions from Blair TaylorLloyd 51 and Will Ulrich 24. With one match remaining nine sides are in contention for finals. The equation is simple, a win versus Old Students will ensure finals action, an impressive turnaround from the group who were winless last season.

With two matches before finals the E Grade team are in third place after a forfeit versus Murchison last week. The previous match they were defeated by Mooroopna after scoring 127 with Bo Harrison smashing 44. Mooroopa lost four wickets in the run chase. Ryan Ezard and Trent Gladwin claimed two wickets each.

The under 14 team are in the Grand Final and play Karramomus this Sunday at Nagambie from 9.00 am. A large crowd were in attendance for last week's Semi Final victory against Notre Dame/ St.Brendans. Batting first Nagambie were 6 for 65 but Campbell Baker 47 not out and Flynn Bush 29 not out ensured a daunting total of 8 for 130.

NotreDame were dismissed for 63 with Flynn Bush and Ashton Morris 3 wickets each, ably assisted by Ryan Ezard, Tom Shelton, Cooper Boddington and Hunter EvanSpencer with a wicket apiece.

After a successful home and away season Waaia proved to be the under 16's nemesis defeating them in both the one day final and the semi final of the regular season. In the semi final Waaia scored a competitive total of 139. Will Gladwin was the best of the bowlers with two wickets. Both sides were aware; Waaia had two gun opening bowlers and Nagambie had to negate them. A disastrous

opening over where Nagambie lost 3 wickets for 1 run led to a score of 7 for 11. A last wicket partnership by Ryan Ezard 26 and Billy Harrison 9 not out gave the score some respectability being dismissed for 65. It was a disappointing end to an otherwise successful season.

Stay tuned next edition for the presentation date dependent on how far the finals teams advance.

Pictured below; Pink Stumps Day. A Grade team with President Steve Brook and event organiser Sharay Slivarich).