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Strathbogie Shire Council has voted against the $30 million proposal for a tourist park at Kirwans Bridge At a meeting on Tuesday, June 15, Strathbogie Shire Council refused the application for the camping and caravan park on the grounds it had "failed to adequately address the potential environmental impacts" of the proposed development. The $30 million development application for a state-of-the-art “family park” on the Goulburn River, near Kirwans Bridge was submitted by Spiire for Parklea Pty Ltd. The planning application for the development has been appealed to VCAT by the developer based on a lapse of the time period for the shire to decide on the application within the
prescribed 60-day period. Even though VCAT is now the decision maker, Strathbogie Shire Council were still required to form a view on the merits of the application. The application was advertised, and 1177 objections were received. The park development proposes 215 cabins, 57 camper sites, a function centre and boat ramps on the waterfront of Kirwans Bridge. The application was referred to the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA), Goulburn Murray Water, Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), AusNet Electricity Services (AusNet) and Taungurung Land and Waters Council (Taungurung). All authorities have provided conditional consent to the proposal, subject to the inclusion of planning permit conditions. The application was referred internally to the Council's Asset department and Environmental Health Officer. Neither objected to the proposal. The Assets department has provided conditional consent, whilst Council’s EnvironmentalHealth Officer offered no conditions due to the proposal
including connection to reticulated sewer and water services to the site. The proposal is considered to meet the objectives of the Planning Policy Framework, Local Planning Policy Framework, the Farming Zone, Overlays and relevant particular provisions. The Strathbogie Shire Mayor, Councillor Raeburn and Deputy Mayor, Melanie Likos were not present at the meeting. Strathbogie Shire Council voted unanimously to refuse the application for the use and development of the land for a Camping and Caravan Park. “The permit application has failed to adequately address how the proposed development . . will not have unacceptable impacts on the environment,” the motion read. “The permit application fails to . . . provide adequate provision for transport connectivity . . . to Nagambie . . . and the benefit of the proposed development to the Nagambie community.” Strathbogie Shire acting mayor Laura Binks said councillors were "concerned" the permit application hadn't considered the potential environmental impacts of the development.
“And we are not satisfied with the provision for transport connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists to Nagambie,” she said. VCAT has ordered an initial conference for August, with a hearing to take place in October.
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POLICE BEAT On Thursday the 3rd of June, an incident occurred in Nagambie. Nagambie Police received information that a known recidivist burglar and drug offender had moved into an address in Vale Street Nagambie. Whilst making enquiries, the offender was spotted in the front yard of the address talking to another male. On seeing police, this wanted offender took off and ran down Ross Street, being chased by police. Despite having been told by police not to assist the offender, the second male drove down Ross Street, past police and picked up the wanted male. They both drove from the area. On Sunday the 5th of June, Nagambie police attended an address in Nagambie and arrested a 41 year old Nagambie man. This man was subsequently charged with a number of serious offences including being an accessory in impeding the arrest of an offender wanted for a serious indictable offence. He was also charged with assaulting police resulting from his actions during the arrest. Whilst he was charged and bailed on that occasion, he has since been charged and remanded by the police at Seymour for Family Violence related matters. “It’s always disturbing to hear that known high volume offenders have decided to move to Nagambie. Nagambie Police will always target these people, hopefully ending in either them being arrested or deciding that a move to Nagambie is not really for them. We will also unashamedly target those who assist them in their illegal activities”. “We have upped our visits to known addresses in town. Hopefully these people will realise that they are not welcome in Nagambie”.
FRANK STAPLES JOINS NONAGENARIAN CLUB
ARTIST: ALEERAH BAKER STORY: My piece represents the Heal Country theme for NAIDOC 2021. The centre shows our country and the importance of the aboriginal people in the healing of our land. The knowledge and cultural practices are represented in the journey lines and how these practices are the key to the way in which healing can take place. Each colour represents an important element of the land – water, earth, sun & spiritualty. The elements of the earth depict their importance to preservation. The dots show the coming together of all people to acknowledge our history and how the custodians of our land are the key to healing both land and lives of our people.
Another popular local person is turning 90 this week. It is Frank Staples.
STRATHBOGIE SHIRE COUNCIL CELEBRATES NAIDOC WEEK WHILE DEVELOPING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TAUNGURUNG LAND AND WATERS COUNCIL
Happy 90th birthday wishes Frank from your community, family and friends for June 26. Frank has had a wonderful life and he and Iris his wife have been married for 52 wonderful years. Frank has made many friends living here in the Nagambie Caravan Park, in various clubs and groups and is happy to have reached this milestone in his life.
HAVE YOU SEEN CHANEL? A much loved family dog has gone missing during the fierce weather event the state experienced last week. ‘Chanel’ was last seen at 294 Nagambie Locksley Road at 7pm on Tuesday June 15th. Chanel, the white and tan Maltese x Shitzu is 7 years of age and it is not like her to wander away from home. The family are eager to see her returned home. Please contact Leanne on 0432 132387
Strathbogie Shire Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony of the Taungurung sovereign flag which was kindly gifted to Council. The flag is the first sovereign flag design representing the region and the Taungurung people in Victoria. Celebrated from July 4 to 11 this year, the NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country and commemorating the week is important to Strathbogie Shire Council. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Chris Raeburn said the flag raising ceremony was a simple gesture Council could take to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage. “We will invite our local Taungurung people to the ceremony which will also include a Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country and a free screening for 'My Name is Gulilil',”
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Cr Raeburn said. “It is important for Council to take this opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, numbers for this event are limited and those who wish to attend must register via TryBooking. The celebration comes at a time Strathbogie Shire Council is developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taungurung people. “Our aim is to protect our region’s important cultural heritage,” Cr Raeburn said. “Developing a MoU is essential to strengthening the relationship with our First Nations peoples and the Traditional Owners of Taungurung Country.
“An MoU will govern the interactions between Council and the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and build practical and mutually respectful and beneficial connections.” Council is currently seeking the community’s input into the principles of the MoU as well as a new Acknowledgement to Country for Council to use at all official meetings and events and in Council documents. To provide feedback visit share.strathbogie.vic. gov.au The flag raising ceremony will be held on Tuesday July 6 from 10am outdoors at Strathbogie Shire Council on the corner of Bury and Binney Streets, Euroa followed by a 11.30am movie screening at the Euroa Community Cinema, Bury St, Euroa. Bookings are essential via https://www. trybooking.com/BSFUD If you wish to attend both the ceremony and the movie, you must book tickets for both events.
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Climate Change Community Forum
Join us to celebrate NAIDOC Week
You’re invited to help set mitigation, adaptation and resilience actions to address Climate Change by attending our public forum on 15 July.
Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony on Tuesday 6 July at 10am at our office at 109a Binney Street, Euroa.
The forum is the next step in our work to address the impacts of Climate Change and will be held on Thursday 15 July from 6pm to 8pm at the Longwood Community Centre.
The ceremony will include raising the Taungurung sovereign flag which was kindly gifted to Council. The flag is the first sovereign flag design representing the region and the Taungurung people in Victoria.
We’ve assembled a panel of experts who will share their knowledge and provide our community with the opportunity to ask questions. We’ll also use this forum as an opportunity to work with our community to start prioritising and setting our mitigation actions as we work with you to develop a Climate Change Action Plan. To meet coronavirus restrictions the public will need to register attendance. You can visit www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to find the registration link.
Extraordinary Council Meeting Strathbogie Shire Council will be conducting two Extraordinary Council meetings on Tuesday 29 June 2021. The first meeting will be held from 4pm to hear submissions made to the review of Mayoral and Councillor allowances. The second meeting from 5pm will be held for the adoption of the Draft 2021/2022 Revenue and Rating Plan, Draft 2021/2022 Budget, Draft 2021/2022 Fees and Charges and Determination of Mayoral and Councillor Allowances. The agendas for the meetings will be available on Council's website by close of business the Friday prior to the meetings. It is also noted that we hope to have these meetings 'in person' but this may change as we adapt to changing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
New seats for Binney Street Euroa’s main street is now home to some new and impressive outdoor seating. The four seats were designed by local furniture maker Hugh Salmon and were crafted from locally sourced timber and steel. The seats were funded from the grant Council received through the Victorian Government’s Outdoor Dining funding and provide safe spaces for our community to gather, socialise and enjoy outdoor dining. Council also worked with the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce on the project, who said more permanent outdoor seating was important to help businesses navigate their way out of each lockdown and through the recovery phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrated from July 4 to 11 this year, the NAIDOC Week theme is Heal Country and commemorating the week is important to Strathbogie Shire Council. We would love our community to join us in this celebration. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, numbers are limited and those who wish to attend must register via TryBooking.com
Keep up-to-date on Council news This month we issued our first eNews. It’s a digital newsletter that will be released on the first of every month. It will be filled with Council news and updates on our projects and services, but we will also share stories about the great work of those in our community. In this month’s edition we featured stories about our first-time parenting group, sensory screenings at the cinema and the Violet Town Action Group. You can sign up to get an eNews on our website – go to the Council menu and click on eNews under the News and Newsletter heading or click on the eNews sign up tab on our Facebook page.
Community Grants are now open Council’s 2021-22 Community Grants Program is now open. Grants of up to $5000 are available to fund community projects. This year we’ve expanded the categories to make sure we fund as many projects and community ideas as possible.
Categories are: • • • • •
Active and healthy communities Arts and culture Environment and sustainability Facilities and infrastructure, and Small projects
For more information visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au. and don’t forget the grants close on Wednesday 30 June.
Work with us We’re on the hunt for talented people to join our team. We’re now recruiting for: •
Casual School Crossing Supervisors
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Business Concierge and Hospitality Support Officer
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Arts and Culture Officer
For more information on these roles, along with a position description, visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and click on the jobs button on the home page.
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THE COMMUNITY VOICE WILL SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON A BUSINESS EACH FORTNIGHT, SMALL OR LARGE, EXPLORING THEIR BACKGROUND AND FINDING OUT WHAT MAKES THEM STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD. AS THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 CONTINUE TO THROW CURVE BALLS AT ALL VICTORIANS WE THOUGHT WE’D GET TO KNOW WHO IS BEHIND OUR BUSINESSES AND WHAT THEY'RE DOING TO SURVIVE THE PANDEMIC. IF YOU’RE DOING SOMETHING CREATIVE OR OFFERING A NEW SERVICE TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS AFLOAT, REACH OUT AND LET US KNOW, THE COMMUNITY VOICE IS HERE AND EAGER FOR SOME FRESH STORIES.
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SPOTLIGHT This week the Community Voice caught up with Nicole Smith, beauty therapist and Director of Nagambie’s Rejuvenate Skincare. Given that the skin is our largest organ and certainly the most visible one, most of us would agree that taking care of it properly is important. Nicole Smith has lived in New Zealand, grew up in Finley NSW and has travelled Australia living in Charleville QLD, Karratha WA and Gippsland, Victoria. “My parents were born on the north eastern coast of New Zealand where my twin sister and I attended kindergarten in their home town of Educombe. In the 90’s we moved to Finley where we attended Primary school and High school,” said Nicole. “I was raised in the small Riverina country town of Finley which is located 20 kilometres over the NSW border and is well known for its rice and dairy industry. Nicole knows the importance of small community connections having lived in New Zealand and in small towns throughout Australia. “Like other small regional towns, Finley encompasses the strong sense of community and belonging which I also find here in Nagambie, this is what attracted me to settle in the area to raise a family of my own. I now have three beautiful children of my own and a step son Harrison 11, Isabella 8, Jack 4 and Oliver 9 weeks who my fiancé and I, Shaun, can pass on our core beliefs and values to.” Said Nicole. A beauty therapist passionate about skin, Nicole loves to educate her clients about their skin, sharing her knowledge to assist with their skin concerns. “I started my career in the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry in 2001 studying and gaining valuable Clinic experience in Mount Eliza, this is where I discovered I was naturally drawn to and passionate about skin based and results driven treatments and therapies,” said Nicole. “What I enjoy most about the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry is that it is constantly evolving and new and innovative modalities and treatments are becoming available. Consumer treads have also developed over the years as we look for a result-based endpoint with minimal downtime.
In April 2011 Nicole opened Rejuvenate Beauty Therapy located in a 2 x 4 metre room in Nagambie developing her signature treatments, rapport and connections with her clients. “In 2013 I relocated to a shop front on High Street where Ms Rodway’s is now. I employed my first staff member to assist with the rapid expansion of the business and we quickly outgrew the premises in 6 months so another move was needed to allow for further growth of the business,” said Nicole. In 2016 Rejuvenate Skincare relocated to the IGA complex in Nagambie. “I now employ and manage 3 employees, 4 contractors and treat over 2000 clients regularly. I offer a wide range of innovative Aesthetic based services and provide skincare products with plans to upgrade and offer more state-of-the-art services to continue to meet the demands of our clients,” said Nicole. Rejuvenate Skincare has now been operating for 10 years and has had to reinvent itself during the COVID 19 pandemic. “It has been rewarding yet challenging as any small business owner will tell you, especially when it comes to managing a business and maintaining family and life balance. Over the past 16 months during the COVID 19 pandemic, I was forced to close our doors for 18 weeks,” said Nicole. “Forced to re-strategise, I shifted the business to online based, where I developed and improved the website and online store. We now provide skincare products and offer advice to hundreds of clients every month.
The regions are no longer being overlooked and Nagambie is booming with property sales and as a destination of choice. With an influx of visitation, how would you like to see Nagambie develop? “I would like to see Nagambie continue to thrive and I look forward to welcoming new businesses that offer services and entertainment to suit all demographics along with
existing business development and networking while still encompassing regional community values that brought us all here,” said Nicole.
Halfway through the year, what has Rejuvenate got planned for the second half of 2021? “2021 will continue to be a busy year for myself and the business as I turn my focus to business management and development, while enjoying time with my young family and newborn son who was born in April,” said Nicole.
“Rejuvenate Skincare wouldn’t be what it is today without the support of my first full-time Beauty Therapist, Ashleigh and of course our clients that have supported me from the very start, I am extremely grateful. I feel this is what sets us apart, we build strong relationships with our clients whilst offering a professional, private service,” said Nicole If you want to give your body the tools it needs to keep your skin cells looking vibrant and healthy for longer, call in and see the team at Rejuvenate Skincare!
Photographed by: @lovebylou_photography ____________________________________ REJUVENATE SKINCARE Shop 6/236 High Street Nagambie, Vic 3608 contact@rejuvenatenagambie.com.au Phone: 0499 204 301
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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION TAKES A VIRTUAL LEAP ON FARM The Victorian Government is supporting agriculture within the school curriculum, inspiring the next generation of farmers with a new interactive online tool. Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas today met virtually with students and industry professionals to launch the Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm – a new educational and interactive tool connecting farmers with students. The digital resource will help students understand the key role farmers play in land management and biodiversity while also showing them the many career opportunities the agriculture industry has to offer. The Virtual Farm came to life through the six-month Farms2Schools program which was delivered by the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority. Port Phillip and Western Catchment Management Authority CEO David Buntine said, “We are proud to have designed and delivered Farms2Schools, and now the Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm, which has brought farmers and students together to learn about farming, land management and biodiversity.” The funding was part of the Victorian Government’s commitment of $8.39 million toward job creation and skills development under the Agriculture Workforce Plan. Part of the funding has been distributed across eight Catchment Management Authorities throughout the state for targeted projects that benefit agriculture. Originally designed as a face-to-face program, Farms2Schools pivoted from excursions to online classes due to coronavirus restrictions. Farmers and industry professionals broadcast into classrooms, teaching students from across Melbourne about a range of topics including dairy, chickens and livestock, grains, vineyards, vegetables, nurseries, conservation and landcare. Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas said, “We are supporting our next generation of young farmers to learn about the vast and rewarding opportunities that the industry has to offer – reinforcing agriculture as a career of choice.” The Farms2Schools project has delivered 240 sessions to almost 10,000 students, highlighting how farmers are at the centre of Melbourne’s foodbowl and strive every day to produce sustainable products that support a growing community. The Virtual Farm can now bring these lessons to more students by supporting teachers with plans, activities and resources that align with the Victorian curriculum across a range of year levels. As outlined in the recently released Agriculture Strategy, the Victorian Government is working to position agriculture as a career of choice for the next generation of students. To explore the Melbourne Foodbowl Virtual Farm, visit virtualfarm.melbournefoodbowl. com.au.
MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS AND COMMUNITY - LIGHT UP NAGAMBIE Quite possibly one of the most popular places to spend Christmas on the planet, is the Light Up Nagambie Festival. Every December Nagambie transforms into an extravagant holiday festival filled with festive decorations and decorated trails, shimmering bridges and floating displays. People come from around the country in anticipation of the moment we flick the switch and we Light Up Nagambie. Another year rolls on and yet another Christmas is upon us, or it will be very soon. The happiest time of the year is filled with family traditions, great food and a whole lot of adult beverages to make the party that much more fun. That’s the dream, to start a tradition to celebrate everything amazing about living in regional Victoria. So, we want to create the tradition and we need your help. We are calling on lakeside property owners, businesses and community members to
AVENEL ACTIVE UPDATE Although our group hasn’t been able to meet due to COVID restrictions since March, we are still marching on! We have several ongoing projects including: Beautifying entrances to Avenel include the native plantations in Mitchell Street which are growing rapidly. The next step is the Nagambie Road entrance which will start early July. Our Avenel Renewable Energy (RAE) group made a presentation to the Shire Councillors at the Extraordinary Council Meeting putting forward a plan to create a “Heat Refuge” at the Avenel Memorial Hall. This would provide solar panels and battery to enable vulnerable residents
join us in our quest to Light Up Nagambie. We are already blessed with a stunning waterway as a backdrop to the town, but take a moment and picture lakeside properties sparkling with gentle shimmering lighting when we flick the switch and Light Up Nagambie. You will be spellbound as we create fairy tale-like scenes. Yvonne Dacey has been decorating the town centre in the Christmas spirit for many years and this year she wants to take it to the next level. Yvonne has pulled together a team of eager helpers and would welcome more. “We are encouraging residents to light up their lakeside property with lighting to create a spectacular vision from Jacobson Outlook, Buckley Park and beyond. We are asking businesses to decorate their stores with beautiful lights and Nagambie residents to add a touch of Christmas magic and sparkle to their homes,” said Yvonne. “Together with Go Nagambie and the Community House we will pull our resources together and see what we can come up with,” said Yvonne.
organisations to decorate sculptured Christmas Trees that will form an avenue on High Street. We will be approaching the organisations and businesses in the next few weeks to see if they would like to sponsor a tree,” said Yvonne. “We’d like to see shops and streets come alive with beautiful Christmas displays and we would create a map to enable visitors to enjoy, and we will be joined by the Nagambie Larks to carol the night away at the annual carols by candlelight,” said Yvonne. The vision is much greater, with sunsets neverending, top that off with a huge Christmas Tree floating on Lake Nagambie for a Christmas celebration that just can’t be beat! “We are currently working through the plans and what we can and cannot do, but we always say, from little things big things grow, so let’s see how far we can take this in 2021. Please join us in the beginning of what is certain to be a fabulous tradition for all to see,” finished Yvonne.
“We are inviting businesses and community
Light Up Nagambie 2021 Contact Yvonne on 0412 026 845
a refuge in time of power outages using renewable resources.
mornings. For the cost of $5 those who are interested in joining in can call Jim Billings on 0433 270 101.
A reminder to all who are keen to promote renewable energy in our Shire, there is a Climate Change Community Forum at the Longwood Community Hall on Thursday 15th July from 6-8PM. Bookings are essential and link is available on the Strathbogie Shire website. We are excited to be working with the Goulburn Valley Library and Jubilee Park Committee towards the installation of a library “Kiosk” which will supplement the visiting mobile library. This will enable 24/7 access to library resources via a library swipe card. There will be a small collection to choose from and books can be ordered online and returns accepted. Date of installation of the kiosk at the amenities building in Jubilee Park is yet to be announced. The Getting Me to the Shops initiative is going very well. This weekly small bus service is run by volunteers and assists residents to do their supermarket shopping at Seymour on Thursday
We are very excited to announce the commencement of the Be Connected program. This program is designed to assist people 50+ with acquiring digital skills to keep up to date with their needs in this digital world. Funding has been provided through grants obtained through the Good Things Foundation and the FRRR fund. The free face to face small classes are held at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday and Friday mornings and are centred around each individual’s needs and include use of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and PCs. Enquiries are welcome to Jen Arnold on 0456 291949. Our next AAI meeting is planned for 14 July at 7.30 in the Avenel Memorial Hall. All are welcome to join in with the lively discussions centred around our community’s needs. Enquiries welcome on 0456 291949 or email to avenelactiveinc@gmail.com
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MEET THE YELLOWBELLY TRACK Nick Hansen lives in north central Victoria and wants to increase the region's popularity as a cycling destination. Nick’s been riding around the region on unsealed roads, for the last 6 years finding great new roads and tracks to ride. “I think the extensive grid of local gravel roads, that now get much less traffic because of loss of irrigation water and farm consolidation, are an opportunity for cycling. Particularly when coupled with clay roads and scenic river tracks. “The big advantages of this area are the low traffic and most of the roads are already in very good riding condition. No big infrastructure spend is necessary. The area also has a climate advantage over much of the rest of Victoria in spring and autumn. The Yellowbelly Track is a 200km bike route in Northern Victoria, from Echuca to Tallarook,
While planning and testing the route it was found many maps, including google maps, were not correct. “If you plan to ride this route, my advice is to download the gpx files and use a gps tracker to monitor your progress against the route. Although not essential an off-course alarm will be handy because there are a few turns that are easy to miss. My tracker loads both gpx files at the same time which is useful if I want to swap between the routes,” said Nick. The links to the gpx files are available at nixtrader. wordpress.com
Access and Services While some sectors of the Yellowbelly Track will feel remote, there are a lot of support services along the route, as shown in table below. The route offers a range of accommodation options at regular intervals, so all riders should be able to find something to suit them.
Which Cyclists will Most Enjoy the Yellowbelly Track? The Yellowbelly Track is a low stress ride. It is flat and even though it feels remote in places you are never very far from support and bail out options. If the weather turns, or you decide you don’t want to camp and prepare food every day, there are lots of towns with facilities along the route. The track is suited to new bikepackers or gravel riders, or more experienced riders who want to test a new setup. “I think it would be very good for a mixed group, where more experienced riders want to introduce
following the Goulburn River, carefully navigated by Nick Hansen. “Route planning priorities were to stay close to the river, to minimise interaction with vehicle traffic, and to use river tracks and gravel roads instead of sealed roads where possible,” said Nick. The route is named after the Yellowbelly, a native fish living in the meandering waterways of Australia’s flat inland, especially in the lower half of the Goulburn River which this ride follows.
Route Variations Nick Hansen has carefully considered the variation in road conditions as seasons change. “The Yellowbelly Track is two interconnected routes making the route attractive to riders with a range of experience and needs. Having two options also makes progress less dependent on the weather. When it rains the river tracks quickly become sticky, slippery and less viable, whereas the gravel roads are still rideable.
friends, partners or younger family members to the joys of bikepacking or gravel riding. Lack of hills and very little car traffic will make it easy to stay together and spread across the road or tracks and chat to each other as you ride,” said Nick. This route is also a good option for riders who have mostly been riding Rail Trails and are ready for new experiences and sharing roads with some cars. “It is a great option for riders of all abilities who get excited about riding beside a scenic river on dry, clean, hard clay with a fine sprinkle of pink dust, while serenaded by a chorus of native birds,” said Nick.
More Details about the Yellowbelly Track Riding surfaces The northern section of the route (135 km approx) has mostly non-sealed surfaces (clay, path and gravel). While the southern section (69 km approx) has more quiet sealed roads. The standout sections are the clay river tracks. These are what make the Yellowbelly Track unique. “The clay river tracks are not only the most scenic sectors, but some are cleared and graded at the start of the fire season to maintain access in case of fire. Outside of a velodrome, I don’t think there is a better riding surface than dry, hard, freshly-graded clay,” said Nick. Ride Passes through National and Regional Parks The Yellowbelly Track goes through two Parks. The long ribbon of the Lower Goulburn National Park and the Shepparton Regional Park, a State Park. About 60km of the Tracks route is through
National or Regional Park, and about 20km of the Roads route, as the latter runs beside the Lower Goulburn National Park rather than through it. There is plenty of wildlife, very few vehicles and there are big areas to choose free camping sites to match the needs of your individual ride.
making it less pleasant for the cyclists who will come after you,” said Nick. Nick advises cyclists to choose the gravel road route when the tracks are too wet.
Weather and Rain Impact
“In my view riders on Park tracks should be as concerned about protecting track surfaces as they are about carrying out rubbish, and not carving their names into trees. Don’t be the person posting a photo of your mud-caked wheels to social media.
The Yellowbelly Track can be ridden all year; the ride-through video included photos from June, October, and December to February.
The Best Time to Ride the Yellowbelly Track
Nick has links with more information and regulations for both Parks on his website.
“My advice is to avoid peak summer days with their hot north wind, searing heat and fire risk – us yellowbellies don’t want to be dry roasted or BBQ’d,” sai Nick. It is important for riders to understand the effect of rain on the route. “When it rains the river tracks quickly become sticky, slippery and less viable, whereas the gravel roads are still rideable. It is the gravel ‘plan B’ Roads.gpx route that makes this viable as an all year route. The gravel roads are built higher and domed so rain quickly runs off the sides. The clay track is flat and sunken. It is maintained by grading, scraping layers off the top until the road is smooth and level again, which makes the road lower than surrounding areas. A wet clay track is vulnerable. Driving on them particularly in heavy 4WDs rips holes in the track. “My suggestion is to wait 3 days after heavy rain before riding the river tracks. If your bike is picking up mud or leaving a grooved trail you are just tearing up the track, the same as a 4WD, and
“My suggestion is autumn and spring. This is when the climate north and east of the dividing range is more attractive than it is to the south and west, or at higher altitudes. There will be less rain and wind to affect your riding experience. Plus more warmth and sunshine to keep the tracks dry and reduce the weight of the things you need to pack. The Yellowbelly Track was launched at the end of February 2021. Always visit the website and check local weather conditions before starting the ride to find up to date information. nixtrader.wordpress.com
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Lives lost
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Lives lost on road: 100 this year, 108 last year. Whether you are a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian, there are many things you can do to significantly reduce the likelihood of being injured or injuring another person on Victoria's roads. The information in this section will raise your awareness of the main causes of road trauma and increase your understanding of road safety in general.
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if you are taking prescription drugs, check with your doctor to ensure that it is safe to mix them with alcohol – when combined with alcohol, some medications greatly impair your ability to drive
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taking photo/videos
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using any other function on your mobile phone
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holding the body of the mobile phone in your hand
eat food before and during drinking
Using a hand held mobile phone is also illegal when your vehicle is stationary but not parked, e.g. when you're stopped at traffic lights.
Whilst drinking •
individual bottles and cans often contain more than one standard drink – check the label to learn how many standard drinks your container holds
Drivers who break this law in Victoria face an on-the-spot fine and incur four demerit points. Learner, P1 and P2 drivers are not permitted to use a hand-held or hands-free mobile phone while driving.
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do not let other people top up your glass – make sure you are always aware of how much alcohol you have drunk
Research shows that even a small decrease in speed significantly reduces the likelihood of a crash. If a crash does occur, slower speeds limit the severity of injuries. According to the Monash University Accident Research Centre, reducing speed by 11% would reduce road deaths by 40%.
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avoid mixing drinks
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try alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Several factors increase the risk and severity of crashing when speeding. These include:
Drugs and driving
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less time to notice and react to potential hazards
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make sure the hands-free function is set up and working before you start driving
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a higher likelihood of losing control of your vehicle
Drug use can drastically impair driving ability and increase risk of crashing.
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keep conversations short
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an increase in the distance required to stop your vehicle
If you are taking prescription drugs, check with your doctor that it is still safe to drive.
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do not engage in complex or emotional conversations
Research has shown that:
Fatigue
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explain to your caller that you are driving and arrange a better time to speak with them
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a driver crashing at an impact speed of 80 kilometres per hour is twice as likely to be killed as a driver crashing at 60 km/h
Research has shown that driver fatigue is a contributing factor in up to one third of serious crashes.
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if the call is distracting you from driving, end the call
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the probability of a pedestrian being killed in a collision involving a vehicle increases rapidly if the speed at impact is above 40 km/h
You do not need to fall asleep at the wheel to crash. Fatigue can seriously impair your ability to drive safely, well before you nod off.
Seatbelts
Speed
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make sure you have allowed enough time for your body to get rid of the alcohol in your system before driving again
Types of speeding
Often drivers do not realise when they are too tired to drive. Avoid driver fatigue, especially on long journeys, by taking the following steps:
All types of speeding are dangerous and place drivers and pedestrians at risk.
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get plenty of sleep before a long drive
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take regular rest stops, and when on a break you should take a short walk or stop for refreshments
1. Low-level speeding
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Research shows that the majority of motorists engage in low-level speeding, where the driver travels at a speed marginally over the posted speed limit, typically by around 5 km/h.
make accommodation plans before leaving if you think you may need to stay somewhere overnight
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share the driving with a travelling companion
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take extra care when driving between midnight and 6am as during these hours your body is most at risk from fatigue
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limit your speed on long drives
Speeding can be divided into the following three categories.
Even speeding at 5 km/h above the speed limit increases both the likelihood of a crash occurring and the severity of driver and pedestrian injuries in the event of a crash. Be aware of the speed limit at all times and monitor your speed accordingly. 2. Inappropriate speeding
If your car breaks down
In difficult driving conditions, certain speeds, even within the legal limits, may be inappropriate. Wet weather and other influences may mean that driving at the speed limit is inappropriate and dangerous. Be aware of conditions altering your vehicles response time and stopping distances, and adjust your speed accordingly.
If there are warning signs that your car is faltering, you may have enough time to reach a busy public space where you can stop.
3. Excessive speeding
If you have a flat tyre, it may be best to drive slowly until you reach a safe place to stop. Though this can damage the rim, it may be preferable to compromising your safety.
Alcohol and drugs
If it is dark and you break down in a very isolated place, you may have to consider spending the night in your vehicle. Alternatively, put on your hazard lights, leave your bonnet up, lock your car doors, flash your lights and try to attract attention. If it is night time, this will also alert other drivers to the fact that there is a broken-down car on the road.
Alcohol and drugs can greatly impair your reaction time and ability to safely judge your speed and surroundings. If you have been drinking, feeling sober is not a safe indicator of whether or not you are under the legal limit.
In certain cases drivers deliberately exceed the speed limit. Doubling your speed requires four times the distance to stop.
Staying under .05 As a general rule, men can have two standard drinks in the first hour and one every hour after that. Generally women can have one standard drink in the first hour and one every hour after that.
Hands-free kits It is illegal to use a hands-free phone whilst driving if it causes you to lose proper control of your vehicle. The penalty is a significant fine and demerit points. Although a hands-free device can reduce the physical effort to make and receive calls, it does not necessarily make phone use safer while driving. Consider the following suggestions if you must talk on a hands-free phone whilst driving:
In a crash, most injuries to car occupants are caused by contact with the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen and the car's roof and sides. Seatbelts have proven to help prevent or limit these types of injuries in the majority of crashes. Research has shown that wearing a properly adjusted lap and shoulder seat belt reduces the risk of serious or fatal injury by half. Even sudden braking or cornering can cause severe injuries to unrestrained passengers. Lap and shoulder belts should be available in all seating positions in the vehicle, including the centre rear seat. Before driving off Take a minute to ensure that all your passengers are wearing their seat restraints correctly. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all children under 16 years of age are wearing an approved seat restraint. Help children learn about the importance of seatbelts by wearing yours on every trip, however short. Child restraints Drivers are responsible for making sure all passengers are wearing seat belts or child restraints correctly. Everyone travelling in a motor vehicle must be restrained by using either a child restraint, a booster seat or an adult seat belt that is properly adjusted and fastened. The type of restraint to be used depends on the person's age and size. •
children under 6 months of age must travel in a rear facing child restraint
It is safest to not accept lifts from persons unknown to you. Instead, ask them to call RACV or a nominated person for you.
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children aged 6 months to under 4 years must travel in either a rear facing or forward facing child restraint
Mobile phones
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Using a mobile phone whilst driving distracts your attention from the road and prevents you from maintaining proper control of your vehicle.
children aged 4 years to under 7 years must travel in either a forward facing child restraint with an inbuilt harness, or a booster seat
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It is illegal in all Australian states and territories to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. This includes:
children aged 7 years to under 16 years must travel in either a booster seat or use an adult seatbelt
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people 16 years and over must be restrained by an adult seat belt
There are a number of precautions you can take to stay under the legal limit.
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talking
Before drinking
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texting
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playing games
Visit the VicRoads website for more information on selecting the right child restraint.
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Nagambie
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NAGAMBIE PRIMARY UPDATE
ST. JOSEPH’S NAGAMBIE UPDATE
It continues to be a joy to watch how well the students are getting along in the yard. Tennis, footy, soccer, netball, basketball, chasy and creative play are all very popular activities. Gr 6 Lunchtime Activities Leader Austin continues to provide a great range of indoor lunchtime activities that many students enjoy, including chess, board games and computer coding. Grade 5 students Abbey, Lilli and Campbell are running a lunchtime netball competition.
Grade 5&6 students enjoy playing with their Prep buddies.
Remote Learning
At a recent assembly, I complimented students on how well they are getting along and reminded them that the brief return to flexible and remote learning highlights the importance of friendship. I mentioned that good friends are kind, patient, caring, honest and reliable.
Our children survived their week of remote learning. Each child took home a work pack and was able to complete the work set for them. It was great to see them back in the classroom on the 4th June and the children settled back into learning, at school, last week.
Wood Raffle St. Joseph’s held a wood raffle to raise some funds towards an upcoming Science incursion. All families had raffle books to sell and we thank them for their support. Congratulations to the Coll family who were the lucky winners!
Specialist Programs Each week, we offer the children several specialist classes. These include a combination of Bluearth and Sport, Art, Music, Indonesian, Gardening and Science.
Prep girls Anna, Jasmine, Marlee, Esme, Emily and Eliza all enjoy playing together.
Tennis continues to be enjoyed by many students, with lots of talent on display.
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The children rotate through these activities and enjoy the chance to learn and grow through these wonderful experiences.
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AVENEL PRIMARY UPDATE On the last day of term, Friday 25th June, Junior School Council are organising a PJ Day where students can wear the PJs, a onesie, or their oodie. They are asking for a gold coin donation. There will also be a hot dog and donut lunch on that day, with order slips sent home today. On this day, the teachers have organised a “mindful morning” where students will rotate through some mindfulness activities. School finishes early on the last day with dismissal at 2:20pm.
Your feedback is always welcome at ross. davis@education.vic.gov.au or call 0403 565 119.
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Nagambie Men’s Golf Competition golf is back after a two week mandatory break due to Covid lockdown, Nagambie golfers got straight back to business with a stroke monthly medal being played after a week of some wild weather leading into the first round of competition golf for a fortnight, heavy ground conditions and fallen debris in areas of the course made for tough scoring. Tough conditions meant only the strong survive with Alby Seenan walking away with the June monthly medal always a popular winner Alby's 94-21-73 was enough to win by two. Runner up was Michael Nolan proving his game holds up in all conditions with a tidy 84-9-75 beating another that relishes the grind Tim Baldwin on count back, Baldwin 85-10-75. The nearest the pin prizes went to Glen Evans sneaking one up to the 3rd, Michael Nolan finding the 8th, Chris Roberts hitting the heart of the green on the 13th and Bill Leviston doing his thing on the 16th. Next weeks golf will be a stableford event - 1st round of the social club trophy on office duty is J. Ezard and in the bar J. Mills.
Nagambie Women’s Golf After the Covid restrictions being lifted , we were all pleased to be once again be able to place competition golf. The lifting of the restrictions timing could not have more perfect for us. On Friday 18th June were were lucky to host the much loved Shirley Dean perpetual 4BBB event. There were 17 pairs playing in the competition. The winners were Irene Davey and Maree Rickman from The Seymoue Golf Club with 43 Pts. Second place went to Bev Brown and Karyn Thompson with 39pts and third was Lorraine Smith and Gayle Bakker from Mooroopna with 37 pts on a C/B from Jane Bow and Maureen King (Nagambie) , Ronda Richards and Annette Mills (Nagambe),Alyson Bentlry
and Marj Dodd(Mooroopna) , Lynlry Eadie and Cathie Barbetti(Shepparton) N/P on 3rd was Maree Rickman, 8th Gayle Bakker, 13th Lynley Eadieand 16th Marg Cassidy. The club would once again like to thank Costa Mushrooms for their sponsorship. Thursday 17th of June saw the return of the Chicken Run. There were 19 players and the winner with 43-34.5 was Daniel Hall. N/P on 13th was Irene Keogh. Next week will be Par on the front 9.
Church News JUNE - JULY
Thursday 27 June: Anglican Mother’s Union’s fundraiser Morning Melodies fundraiser for Overseas and Northern Outreach projects. Appreciating Grandparents theme. For those who don’t see their grandchildren very much, or at all, or for those who look after them a lot. 10.30am. Christ Church Seymour. $10 entry. Trading table, raffle, lucky door prizes. Sunday 30 May: A Eucharist service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Avenel on this 5th Sunday, at 10.00am. Saturday 10 July: Anglican Deb Ball - La Mirage at Somerton.
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