The Community Voice, Go Nagambie | Wednesday 27 October 2021, Issue 486

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People’s Cup on show in Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour documentary

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agambie has drawn barrier 4 in the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep.

In 2019 the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) introduced the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.

National Sweep as part of the tour, which sees 24 rural and regional Cup Tour destinations across Australia the opportunity to be allocated a barrier for the Lexus Melbourne Cup. The town which draws the barrier of the Cupwinning horse will be presented with a cash prize of $50,000 to put towards a nominated charity for a local community initiative. The bushfire - ravaged community of Kangaroo Island in South Australia took home the $50,000 donation last year for the Royal Flying Doctors, after Twilight Payment led from start to finish to win the 160th Lexus Melbourne Cup. The 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep barrier draw took place on Tuesday the 26th October with Go Nagambie drawing barrier number 4.

The 2021 Melbourne Cup barrier draw will be announced at 5:30pm after Derby Day, on Saturday 30th October 2021. If we are lucky enough for the winner of the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup to start from barrier 4, Nagambie HealthCare being Go Nagambie’s chosen charity, will be the beneficiary of the $50,000 SweepTown donation.

The funds will be spent on improving pedestrian access to the lakeside picnic area and landscaping of the area at Nagambie HealthCare. Currently the pathway down to the waters edge is gravel and uneven creating an element of risk for residents and staff when accessing the outdoor areas.

And the dream doesn’t stop there. If the horse from barrier 4 wins the race, Mr. Gerry Ryan said he will match the funds, donating a further $50,000 towards the Nagambie HealthCare project.

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour will be the subject of a two part documentary titled The People’s Cup which will air on Network 10 in the lead up to ‘the race that stops a nation’TM - the Lexus Melbourne Cup. Hosted by popular Australian television journalist Gorgi Coghlan, the documentary will tell the story of the People’s Cup and how the coveted trophy

touches communities around Australia every year as part of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.

the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour story with all Australians.

The series consists of two 30 minute episodes which will air on Network 10. Part One of the series screened on Sunday 24th October and Part Two will follow on Sunday 31st October. The documentary is available to stream on 10 Play.

“Since the tour first began in 2003, the VRC have delighted in bringing communities together in the shared history and magic of the People’s Cup,” Mr Wilson said.

The documentary follows the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy’s journey to a number of destinations featured in this year’s tour, including Cairns in Far North Queensland and Apollo Bay, Nagambie and Kerang in Victoria.

The series contains interviews with a number of iconic racing identities including Adam Sangster from Swettenham Stud in Nagambie.

This year is the 19th year of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, which has seen the iconic trophy travel more than 750,000 kilometres and visit more than 530 regional, rural and metropolitan destinations, providing communities with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of the Lexus Melbourne Cup. Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chairman Neil Wilson said the club was very pleased to be sharing

“In a year like no other we are pleased to unite the nation yet again via this exclusive documentary, live and free on Network 10.”

Part Two of the The People’s Cup will air at 2:00PM on Sunday the 31st October and will also be available on 10 Play. Both episodes will also be broadcast on 10 Bold from 9AM on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 2nd November.

The Melbourne Cup will be run at 3pm on November 2nd.

Pictured: Nagambie Police, Jason & Bob with the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy

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What we do

The Committee

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

President: Lee Rowland - Go Adventure Nagambie

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.

Secretary: John Beresford – Ironstone Advisory

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

Vice President: Belinda Beer

Treasurer: Bruce Minchinton – Tahbilk Winery Executive Officer: Sissy Hoskin General Committee: Chrissy McNeill – CRC Constructions Rosie Metherill – Silo bag Amanda McLaren – Yapunyah Chickens Bob Gardiner – Bob’s Belts Adam Sangster – Swettenham Stud Tim Goodacre Malcolm Little

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,

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Keeping it local F

or nearly three decades, master butcher Scotty Reid has propped an antique bike outside Avenel Meats to signal when the weatherboard shop is open.

“It’s an old butcher’s delivery bike,” Scotty said of the 1930s Malvern Star, which is an iconic sight in the historic Bank St streetscape.

“I bought it from a mate in Trawool about five years after moving to Avenel.”

The shop front is a picture of yesteryear and the business is renowned for good old- fashioned service and quality, locally sourced meat − the wholesaler is equally acclaimed by customers across Victoria for its handmade gourmet goods.

Especially famed for its specialty sausages (about eight varieties) and smoked goods, the family business works closely with local eateries which have built Avenel’s reputation as a foodie haven.

Scottish-born Scotty and his late parents John and Jill opened Avenel Meats in 1987. It was the first opportunity to work together for John, an oldschool butcher transitioning to semi- retirement, and Scotty, who was at the tail end of his butcher apprenticeship.

“We worked together for about 15 years,” Scotty said of the move to Avenel from Broadmeadows.

Scotty, who now runs Avenel Meats with wife Neisha, cherishes an old black and white photo of John then aged in his 20s, which is displayed inside Avenel Meats.

“That one photo tells a thousand words,” Scotty, 54, said.

“It’s really special, I just love it.”

Scotty believes the photo was taken in the 1950s, when John worked as butcher aboard the transatlantic passenger liner RMS Queen Mary.

“I love the look on Dad’s face with a couple of his workmates,” Scotty said.

“They partied pretty hard, but they went through some tough times as well, just like we are all going through tough times today [due to COVID-19].

“One of Dad’s crazy mates used to get on the bow of the ship like Leonardo DiCaprio [with Kate Winslet

in the movie Titianic].

“Dad travelled the world: when we he got back to Scotland he’d be dressed in these suits from America and looking pretty suave to all the girls; he was talk of town.”

John and Jill Reid left Scotland for South Africa in the early ’70s with their two sons, Scotty the youngest. John opened a grocery store and Scotty started school before the family migrated to Melbourne when Scotty was six years old.

The family settled in Broadmeadows, and at 15-years of age Scotty started his butcher’s apprenticeship in Coburg.

Somewhere along the way, his dad’s part-time band, Deep Sea Rhythm Boys, scored a guest appearance on The Graham Kennedy Show.

“Dad played the piano accordion. It was a really exciting time,” Scotty said.

Fast forward to 2021: some of Scotty’s six children have at various stages worked at Avenel Meats, alongside apprentice and qualified butchers and other local teenagers seeking their first part-time jobs.

Avenel Meats is as intrinsic to the Avenel community as its famed sausages, smoked goods and other lines of local products ranging from honey, chutneys, sourdough, cider and wines.

Pictured above - Scotty Reid with the iconic bike which signals to customers.

“It’s like the saying ‘The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker – but we don’t sell candles!”

Scotty said.

Across the road, Bank St Wood Fired Pizza and Garden use Scotty’s pork and fennel sausage in the aptly named gourmet pizza – The Scotty.

Scotty loves the country pace of life and close-knit community in Avenel – and he enjoys sharing the area’s must-visit destinations with newcomers and tourists.

“I feel lucky to live and work here,” he said.

Scotty Reid is among the “local rockstars” in the Rock Your Senses in Strathbogie Shire podcast series who give insight into what makes their town rock as a tourist destination.

Visit www.strathbogiestory.com or download the Storytowns app to hear from our Shire’s podcast rockstars.

Pictured above - John Reid (middle) socialising with workmates during the ’50s when working as a butcher on the RMS Queen Mary.

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Safety upgrades for GMW bridges Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) will begin upgrade works at three sites south of Murchison next week.

The works, along a 13km stretch of MurchisonGoulburn Weir Rd, will upgrade the barriers on four GMW-owned bridges that cross its channels.

The works will start on Monday, October 18, and are expected to be complete by Monday, December 13.

Speed restrictions will be in place at all three sites and some of the works will require one lane to be closed for a short duration, which will be implemented by traffic controllers on site.

There will be low levels of dust and noise in the area from these works, and nearby residents have been notified.

GMW Infrastructure Delivery Services general manager Warren Jose said the upgrades were the result of bridge condition assessments conducted by GMW. “The barrier works will make these structures safer and bring them up to standard,” Mr Jose Said.

“We thank nearby residents and road users for their patience during this time and ask that they follow the signs and speed limits for the safety of our staff working in the area.”

For more information, phone the GMW Customer Contact Centre on 1800 013 357.

Nominate an Australia Day Hero Strathbogie Shire residents are being reminded they have until November 1 to nominate someone in their community for a 2022 Australia Day Award.

“People don’t volunteer or put up their hand to help others in their community because they’re looking for recognition, they do it because they care,” Cr Raeburn said.

“The Australia Day Awards are a way we can say thank you to those people. The ones who don’t want recognition, but work behind the scenes to make our Shire a better place to be.

“The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make life difficult for everyone, this is a way we can say thank you to those who have gone above and beyond.

“I urge you to please stop for a minute or two, think about someone you know who gives back to our community and submit a nomination.

We will be able to celebrate the achievements of so many across our Shire on Australia Day next year.”

Each community has the chance to nominate community members and organisations that deserve recognition for their efforts throughout the year. The awards include: •

Citizen of the Year (over 25 years at 26/01/22)

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Senior Citizen of the Year (over 65 years at 26/01/22)

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Community Organisation of the Year

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Young Citizen of the Year – (under 25 years at 26/01/22)

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Junior Citizen of the Year (under 15 years at 26/01/22).

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Community Event of the Year

Nominations opened on September 20, 2021 and close on November 1, 2021.

All nominations are submitted to the Tourism, Arts and Culture team at Strathbogie Shire for collation.

National Recycling Week 2021 National Recycling Week November 8-14th 2021, to be a celebration of Aussie recycling Strathbogie Shire residents encouraged to celebrate recycling their way.

Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is celebrating a quarter century of helping Australians recycle right from 8-14 November by asking Australians to celebrate recycling in a way that is meaningful to them.

Whether that is by hosting or joining a recycling themed event, brushing up on your recycling knowledge or discovering new tricks to cut down on waste and improve recycling and reuse, it’s all about celebrating the important role recycling plays in our lives.

“We know our community is passionate about reducing waste and recycling is an important tool to do so. As a Council, we also recently declared a Climate Emergency which means highlighting initiatives such as National Recycling Week is so important,” Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Chris Raeburn said.

“To celebrate National Recycling Week, Strathbogie Shire Council has organised a free online Recycling Tour and Trivia Night with Banyule City Council’s Rethink Waste Education Centre.”

During the 75min virtual session you can learn how to recycle and why it’s important as well as some tips on what you should and should not do when recycling.

Multiple prizes will be awarded on the night so if you are a recycling novice or guru come and join

the fun.

Tetra Pak, MobileMuster, Australasian Recycling Label and Cartridges 4 Planet Ark. Bookings are essential via To learn more or get involved in National Recycling https://recyclingtrivia.eventbrite.com.au Week, visit nationalrecyclingweek.com.au.

National Recycling Week was founded in 1996 as National Recycling Week Resources: an opportunity for Australians to improve their • Resource Hub recycling knowledge and build better recycling habits, National Recycling Week aims to help all • Council Activity Guide Australians take waste and recycling issues into their own hands.

• Events Guide This year the campaign will seek to positively highlight the advancements we have made over those 25 years of National Recycling Week and raise awareness of the continued importance of recycling amongst the Australian public.

• Schools Recycle Right Challenge

“The advancements Australia has made in recycling since 1996 are something we should all celebrate as a strong recycling industry is highly valuable for both our environment and our economy,” said Planet Ark co-CEO Rebecca Gilling.

• Furniture Upcycling Challenge

“The pandemic has challenged the way we live, work and interact with the world around us and has offered us the chance to build a better future.

Now is the time to celebrate recycling and its benefits while recognising how we can further improve on our own knowledge and behaviours.”

In addition to Council’s free online event, Planet Ark has a new Resource Hub with lots of tools and tips for community groups to get involved and many other fun and educational activities and online events available to Strathbogie Shire residents.

National Recycling Week is made possible by Major Sponsor Gumtree Australia, Associate Sponsor Coca-Cola Australia and Supporting Sponsors

• Recycling Trivia Pack • National Recycling Week Events Guide • Recycling 101 Webinar

About Planet Ark Planet Ark Environmental Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit organisation with a vision of a world where people live in balance with nature.

Established in 1992, it is one of Australia’s leading environmental behaviour change organisations with a focus on working collaboratively and positively. Planet Ark promotes and creates simple, positive environmental actions – for everyone.

About National Recycling Week Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week, founded in 1996, highlights the environmental benefits of re-use and recycling programs, while making participation enjoyable and easy through community events and programs. The dates for National Recycling Week in 2021 are Monday 8 to Sunday 14 November 2021.

Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan Exploring the possibility of an off-leash dog park in Nagambie and more ranger patrols are some of the improvements to Strathbogie Shire Council’s Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.

The draft plan was released for public feedback today, after a community survey identified key areas for improvement.

“Our community told us there were three key areas in which they wanted to see us do more,” Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor, Cr Chris Raeburn, said.

These were: • Dogs wandering streets and involved in aggressive incidents • Cats wandering away from owners’ property, and

• more off lead dog areas within the municipality.

“To address these concerns our Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan includes more regular proactive patrols and community events promoting responsible ownership of dogs,” he said.

outlining the key issues, objectives and priorities for how cats and dogs are managed.

The plan covers issues such as: • The importance of pets to Shire residents

“We will also publicly promote the outcomes of dog attack prosecutions to discourage this type of behaviour.

• Concerns about animal-related matters (nuisance animals, dog attacks, dangerousdogs and restricted breeds)

“When it comes to concerns about wandering cats, we will develop educational material to promote the benefits of preventing cats from wandering and gauge community feedback on a possible cat curfew for the municipality.

• Dogs in parks and reserves, and

“The draft plan also outlines the possibility of an off-leash dog park in the Nagambie area and if viable, it will be established during the life of this plan.”

Council is required to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years

• Ideas and resources to help locals manage and care for their pets • How well information provided by Council about pets and animal management addresses the needs of residents.

Locals are encouraged to visit www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au to share their thoughts, feedback and advice on the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.

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Draft Nagambie Streetscape Plan We’re excited to be seeking feedback on our Draft Nagambie Streetscape Plan over the coming weeks. In partnership with Go Nagambie, we engaged Planit Consulting to develop the plan that can be implemented as a staged approach in coming years.

Our engagement will start with CBD trader information and feedback sessions on Friday, October 29. Traders can book a time to attend by emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or phoning 1800 065 993. Bookings are essential to ensure numbers meet coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.

Broader community consultation will begin on Monday, November 1 when the plans are live on www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and at our Customer Service Centres.

Extension to pool compliance certificates The Victorian Government has provided a further seven months for pool owners to submit their Certificate of Compliance to Councils. Owners of permanent existing pools only must now submit their compliance certificates, before the following dates:

Visit www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to read the draft plan, complete a survey or make a submission. The feedback period closes at 5pm on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Alternatively copies of the draft plan can be found at Council’s customer service centres and feedback can be provided in writing and emailed to info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or mailed to 109A Binney Street, Euroa, Vic, 3666.

Help set our actions to address Climate Change We’re urging our community to help us set mitigation, adaptation and resilience actions to address Climate Change by visiting www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au As you probably remember, we had planned a Climate Change Forum in July, but were forced to postpone due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. With ongoing restrictions, we have made the decision to move this community engagement to our online.

We urge you to head to www.share.strathbogie. vic.gov.au to watch videos with our panel of climate experts. Panellists include: •

Professor Kate Auty. Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne

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Cr Jenny O’Connor. Mayor – Indigo Council

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Bronwyn Chapman. Executive Officer Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance

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Certificates due 1 November 2021 are now due 1 June 2022

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Certificates due 1 November 2022 are now due 1 June 2023

Cr Sally Hayes-Burke. Councillor Strathbogie Shire Council

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Certificates due 1 November 2023 are now due 1 June 2024

Cam Klose. Campaign Director – Farmers for Climate Action

We appreciate our community’s help with meeting these requirements, which are designed to improve pool and spa safety.

You can also participate in online Q&As and complete a survey to help prioritise actions.

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

By working together we can develop a Climate Change Action Plan that lays out how we will support climate action – that’s mitigation, adaption and resilience efforts – for our community in the coming years.

Exploring an off-leash dog park for Nagambie

To have your say go to www.share.strathbogie. vic.gov.au. For those who cannot access the online format we have hard copies of the surveys in our customer service centres in Euroa and Nagambie.

Exploring the possibility of an off-leash dog park in Nagambie and more ranger patrols are some of the improvements to Strathbogie Shire Council’s Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.

The draft plan is now open for public feedback, after a community survey identified key areas for improvement, these being: •

Dogs wandering streets and involved in aggressive incidents

•

Cats wandering away from owners’ property

•

More off lead dog areas within the municipality.

The draft plan also outlines publicly promoting the outcomes of dog attack prosecutions to discourage the behaviour, an education campaign about wandering cats and recommends gauging community feedback on a possible cat curfew.

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

Construction of the Nagambie Lake Foreshore Pathway (readvertised - contract number 21/22-12). Tenders will be received to November 17, 2021.

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Development of a Master Plan for the Longwood community (contract number 21/22-07). The master plan will develop a list of goals and actions in a staged approach to support the ongoing development of Longwood. Tenders will be received until 4pm on November 3, 2021.

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

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SPOTLIGHT Rural Outreach Worker - Ivan Lister Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with key organisations and individuals (churches, schools, businesses, local government officials, community leaders) to overcome the problems together.

As an Outreach Worker, Ivan Lister visits residents in their own environment, providing a non-threatening space for people to discuss any concerns or issues they may have.

Ivan’s core role is communicating and building relationships and providing the link between rural residents and appropriate services that can assist and support people to self-manage their health and wellbeing.

For more than 20 years, Ivan has been serving the community and has made a valuable contribution. With the pressures of bushfire, drought, floods, and the pandemic, Ivan has continued his work and supported hundreds of farmers and community members during this time. This week the Community Voice touch base with Ivan Lister, Rural Outreach worker.

Ivan has 2 sons who work locally. Max the eldest is a farrier and the youngest William has just a landscape construction apprenticeship in Tatura. Ivan’s wife Jenny manages the Murchison Neighbourhood House.

“I grew up in Alexandra, and moved to Mooroopna in the late ‘70’s to manage a mixed business with my first wife,” said Ivan.

Ivan has worked in many different fields. “I Worked on the council and CRB driving heavy machinery. I managed a hotel/motel at Eildon, and even started a discount shoe shop in Alexandra.

“In 1970, local Rotarians gave me the chance to be part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award after setting up a drop in centre for unemployed young people. This set me on a path to work with young people aged 17-20 in care at Turana Youth Training Centre through Human services at the Acheron Camp.

Ivan is a part time thoroughbred horse trainer and enjoys recreational cycling. having been a professional cyclist in events such as the Melbourne to Warrnambool.

“I attend country footy and catch-up with past players.

Having played for Alexandra, Thornton Mooroopna, Ardmona, Undera and in the 1966 grand final for Rye in the Nepean league – there is usually someone I know! I enjoy watching world class sports on TV, especially cycling – on the road or on the track.

Through time, Ivan has developed a strong underlying relationship of trust between farmers, rural workers and various support services in the region. Much of the work Ivan does is re-visiting and checking to see how people are travelling as well as initiating new contacts through his outreach work.

“I am a rural outreach worker, by cold call or responding to referrals as required. I am the link man between people and relevant services.

The pandemic has presented many challenges, one of those not being able to have face to face conversations due to restrictions in place.

“At its peak I could have up to 40 phone contacts to check in on farmers. Services not being at full strength due to COVID made it hard to connect people.

Ivan believes there remains a gap in the community of being able to understand individual needs.

“We have lost the ability to communicate with other community members. I think that communities including farmers need someone to talk to during these times and sometimes we complicate this through titles and positions in organisations. The gap between people in power and people on the ground has never been wider. We need to be bridging that gap through conversation and understanding.

Ivan will continue the role of rural outreach worker, visiting as many farms and residential properties as possible and to make a difference.

“Having someone say ‘you saved my life’ as an opening comment when running into someone three years later.

In late 2018 a fundraiser was held at the Royal Mail Hotel in Nagambie raising funds for the Rural Outreach service to support the farming communities of Avenel, Longwood, Nagambie, Murchison and Mangalore surrounds. Over $13000 was raised through generous donations from community members and businesses to support Ivan in his Outreach Work.

“Referrals come from family members, neighbours, friends, community members or the individuals themselves. I will be out and about listening to and supporting our community during the next six months and I look forward to building community events where we can bring people together,” ended Ivan.

CONTACT Rural Outreach Worker - Ivan Lister Phone: 0474 501 406. __________________________________________________ Happy Sad Man - Meet the Filmmaker Q&A and film screening 6.30pm AEDT October 29 A free screening of the Happy Sad Man and an opportunity to participate in a Q&A afterwards on October 29th at 6:30pm. Ivan Lister will be part of the Q&A panel on Friday evening along with the filmmaker Genevieve Bailey.

Following her smash hit I AM ELEVEN, Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey was inspired to find more diverse and positive portrayals of men exploring their emotional selves.

We journey from Bondi Beach to the outback; we laugh and cry alongside a war photographer traversing global conflict zones, we visit a farmer and outreach worker from rural Victoria, a musical nomad and a sensitive dog-loving artist.

Each portrait is an intimate and heartwarming look into vulnerability, friendship and compassion.

HAPPY SAD MAN gives an unforgettable voice to the complex emotional landscapes we can all traverse.

Touching, funny and tender, this must-see documentary is set to shine a light on and change the dialogue around masculinity and mental health today.

The screening of Happy Sad Man is at 6.30pm AEDT October 29 followed by the live Q&A at 8.30pm AEDT. To join the conversation you must register. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/happy-sad-man-filmscreening-and-qa-tickets-187508742697?aff=ebdssbeac

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19 Goulburn Views Drive, Kirwans Bridge

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A Kirwans Bridge gem, this elite mudbrick home is exquisitely finished and ready to put your feet up and enjoy this amazing lifestyle. This two storey, four bedroom mudbrick home has old bridge timbers supporting the expansive cathedral ceilings. The kitchen is a chef's delight with an amazing Falcon Stove plus a Stanley wood fired oven, Caesarstone benchtops with a three metre island, Miele Dishwasher, Butlers sink, huge amount of storage, all soft closing cupboards and drawers. The kitchen adjoins through french doors to a delightful north facing Alfresco area with the cathedral ceiling flow through, built in BBQ, bar fridge, wood heater, outdoor chandelier, custom made blinds all overlooking the amazing gardens. The cosy central living area has a slow combustion wood heater, the two upstairs living areas are quite getaway with french doors opening onto a covered deck. Remote control gates and custom built post and rail fencing encloses the 4000m2 block where you find stunning landscaped gardens front and back with automatic watering from a mains water supply plus a 37,000 litre water tank. Great shedding, carport and ample room for the boat and caravan with 4 additional car spaces.

Online Auction November 19th 2021

Lot 1 & 3, Lorraine Avenue, Nagambie

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32,374m2 (8 acre) Residential Block • Development block (Subject to council approval) • Magnificent Mature Gum Trees

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A home amongst the gum trees, just bring the rocking chair and there is plenty of room to plant the plum trees on this spectacular 7.5 acres (3.048ha) property. The property sits amongst some of the elite properties of the Goulburn Valley with direct frontage to Majors Creek and nestled across from the Goulburn River. The original home was built around 1907 and renovated in 2015, it has four bedrooms, all with built-in robes, the master with ensuite, twin shower and twin vanity. The open plan country style kitchen comprises stone benchtops, twin basin style sinks and walk-in pantry. Flowing through to a cosy lounge with wood heating as well as ducted heating and cooling throughout the entire house and a separate formal dining/lounge. A 2.3m wide verandah wraps around the North and West sides giving a spectacular viewing platform over pastures to the Majors Creek, adjoining horse studs and wineries. A short stroll to the Mitchelton Winery with restaurants, accommodation and day spa. Including 9m x 14m machinery shed with 10kw of solar power an old army hut bungalow a family and pet friendly yard plus poultry and even a pig pen.

94 Moora Road, Rushworth

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A solid investment property with a current lease until the 15th April, 2022 this two bedroom plus sleep-out brick home in Rushworth. Situated within easy walking distance of the main street this large 1,120 sqm (approx) block.

Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic

Outside is a two-car carport with lock-up workshop. Current lease $1,408.33 per calendar month.

• Central location in the thriving tourist town of Nagambie • 1km from town centre and Lake Nagambie

735 Mitchellstown Road, Mitchellstown

A modern kitchen with electric appliances, spacious cupboards and ample bench space, functional bathroom and laundry. The living area and all bedrooms have a split system air conditioner plus a Coonara wood heater in the living area for year round comfort.

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Have your say!

Nagambie's Streetscape Concept Designs

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igger and revitalised green spaces, improved pedestrian access and an opportunity to celebrate the region’s historical racing and breeding credentials are just some of the ideas mooted in a draft streetscape plan for Nagambie.

In partnership with Go Nagambie, Strathbogie Shire Council engaged Planit Consulting to develop a draft streetscape plan that can be implemented as a staged approach in coming years.

Mayor, Cr Chris Raeburn, said Council was now seeking feedback on the draft plan.

“We’re keen to hear the Nagambie community’s feedback on the plan, which aim to revitalise the central business area,” Cr Raeburn said.

“The High Street design has put a focus on key landmarks like the water tower, cenotaph, old mill and the median strip.

“The plan outlines the potential relocation of public amenities, improved footpaths and street plantings, an alfresco area for outdoor dining and market spaces in the central median strip that interact with the shops.”

Council’s engagement will start with trader information and feedback sessions on Friday,

October 29. Broader community consultation will begin on Monday, November 1 when the plans are available on www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and at our Customer Service Centres.

Traders can book a time to attend the information and feedback session on Friday, Oct 29 by emailing info@ strathbogie.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 065 993.

Other opportunities identified include re-aligning the north bound road around the eastern side of the water tank, to create a larger open space.

Bookings are essential to ensure numbers meet coronavirus restrictions.

“There is also the potential for a ‘Thoroughbred Walk’ which celebrates the historical racing and breeding credentials of the region with the Black Caviar Statue being a centrepiece,” he said.

Cr Raeburn said the aim of the draft streetscape plan was to improve the commercial vitality of High St by delivering infrastructure improvements that: •

Creates a distinctive sense of place for local residents, visitors and businesses.

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Provides a high-quality, attractive public space where people want to visit and shop.

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Improves the attractiveness, comfort, accessibility, connectivity and safety of High Street.

“Key features of the masterplan include quality pavement, street trees, garden beds, gathering nodes, furniture and public art,” Cr Raeburn said.

Five stages are outlined in the draft plan at a total cost of about $1.5M. “The staged approach allows Council to progress works over time, but the plans also allow us to apply for funding opportunities that could see these plans come to life more quickly,” he said.

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GOTAFE making education accessible for all GOTAFE are launching a Mobile Campus that will travel to remote Victorian communities to help reduce barriers to education that can be experienced by those located in remote and regional areas.

communities that don’t have the opportunity to easily engage with training, career and TAFE services.

Attending community events and engaging in local activities.

Working in partnership with local government and tapping into job active networks and financial support services, the Mobile Campus will take a community centred and solutions-based approach to delivering services that enhances your opportunities across regional Victoria.

The Mobile Campus will provide access to resources you need.

The Mobile Campus is a large relocatable trailer that will move amongst our regional Victorian communities. It will deliver skills and jobs centre services, education and training, support industry events and provide opportunities for two-way conversations with key stakeholders and partners.

The GOTAFE Mobile Campus has four key service delivery elements:

The Mobile Campus will be officially launched by the Minister for Higher Education and Minister for Training and Skills, the Hon. Gayle Tierney MP in Nagambie on November 4.

Education and training

The GOTAFE Mobile Campus will connect with

Events and activities

Skills and Jobs Centre Provides course advice, referrals and qualified career counselling.

On-site training and course delivery to enable remote learning.

Community computer lab

The Mobile Campus will be on the road towards with GOTAFE planning to visit the following shires and council areas during 2022: Alpine, Benalla, Campaspe, Gannawarra, Hume, Indigo, Macedon Ranges, Mansfield, Mitchell, Moira, Murrindindi, Shepparton, Strathbogie, and Towong. Once the schedule has been finalised full details will be published.

Skills and Jobs Centres should be the first port-of call when you are looking to enter the workforce, start training or re-skill. The Centres provide free and expert career planning advice. The services are available to everyone, so you don’t have to be a GOTAFE student or partner to access the support you need.

The GOTAFE Skills and Jobs team can assess your skills and strengths, share job-hunting tips, and provide advice so you can find a job that best suits you and your strengths.

Skills and Jobs Centres provide expert advice on training and employment opportunities, including: Identifying training qualifications for a successful career transition Assistance in using existing skills to align to a new job or to undertake new training (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Information on local employment trends and areas with skills shortages.

Creating a personal career plan or training pathway.

Referrals to other service providers.

Double celebration for Danny Ryan Danny Ryan of Nagambie had two reasons to celebrate on October 12th. He turned 90 years of age and he and his wife Eileen celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.

Mid morning Danny received a call from his granddaughter Erin from overseas to wish him a happy day. His daughter Lyn in Darwin was sorry she could not be there to celebrate with him and other family members and friends said the same when they wished him Happy Birthday.

Danny and Eileen moved to Kirwan’s Bridge 27 years ago and spent their early retirement years in their home there and then moved into a display home in Helena Court, Nagambie 12 years ago.

Danny loved forming a new garden and lawn area in their new place and he enjoys maintaining it to this very day.

Danny adopted Eileen’s two children Lyn Hurley and Gren Ryan and he has been their Pa ever since.

The Ryans have three grandchildren by Lyn and Gerard Hurley, Matthew, Erin and Joseph; and Matthew and his wife Donna have blessed the couple with two great grandchildren James and Amelia.

COVID 19 Restrictions unfortunately stopped any birthday party plans for Danny but he had a good neighbour Rose Adams-Finnigan who blew up coloured party balloons and made a 90 th birthday sign on her children’s easel for Dan’s special day.

Danny Ryan (born Denis James Ryan) was born in Sea Lake Victoria to parents Philip and Rita Ryan on 12 th October 2021. He had 7 siblings. Joan, Pat, Billy, Barbara, Bonnie, Noel and Bernie. The family lived at Sea Lake and the children went to the Sea Lakes State School.

Rose spent some time in the early morning tying the balloons in their eye catching places and placing the sign at the front of the driveway for all to see.

Danny left school around the age of 13 and went to work on his uncles’ farm out bush. He said “I learnt to ride a horse (like the kids today ride a bike)

Nowadays, Danny enjoys going to Harry’s Café each day for a coffee and wishes Harry get well wishes and hopes he will be back at the Café’s helm Soon.

She placed the balloons along the Ryan’s driveway, on a nearby tree and fence line and at the front entrance to their house. Danny and Eileen were so surprised to see them all happily blowing in the breeze when they got up and Dan went for his daily paper out the front.

He was thrilled to think Rosie had done it and he and his wife Eileen were so thankful and happy that Rosie had thought as much of him to do such a nice thing for his birthday. She also made a birthday cake for him which he, Eileen and neighbours enjoyed later on in the day.

SHORT HISTORY

I went rabbiting, shooting, swimming, fishing and amuse myself and others with activities we could think of in the bush. We made our own fun then.”

When he was old enough he joined the Australian Army for a few years and served in Japan and the Korean War for 12 months. He was discharged from the army in March 1954. He has his medals mounted on a clasp and wears them proudly on special occasions.

When he finished his army service he went back to farming until later years when he worked in the

Board of Works on the Greenvale and Cardinia Creek dam jobs.

Danny met Eileen Stillard around 1970 when she worked as a laundry and cleaning services supervisor at Sacred Heart at Pascoe Vale. They married on 12th October 1973 and celebrated 48 years of marriage on Danny’s 90th Birthday.

He became a keen fisherman when he lived at Kirwan’s Bridge. He said “I could get to the Valley Hotel boat ramp in 15 minutes in my little fibreglass boat and then have a beer.”

Danny joined the Nagambie RSL years ago and has some good photos of the Nagambie RSL folk from years gone by.

Danny would like to thank all those who rang, sent cards, visited and who gave him Birthday wishes.

It made his day. He would also like to thank Rosie for all the special things she did to make it a special occasion.

Danny, your community wishes you a very Happy 90th a real milestone in your life. May you have

many more years ahead to come.

Congratulations. Happy 90th Danny Ryan and Happy 48 th wedding anniversary Eileen and Danny.

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Nagambie Splash Park to go ahead Good news! At Council’s Tuesday night meeting the Nagambie Splash Park winning tender was awarded and we can now expect this project to begin soon.

It will be located off the foreshore of Buckley Park and will be another great asset for our township.

There are several projects seeking community feedback. The following projects are offering us all the opportunity to have our say, so don’t be shy, jump in and have your two bob’s worth. Go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and have your say on any of the following: •

Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan

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Developing A Climate Change Action Plan

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Rural outreach Survey

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Arts and Culture Survey

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Euroa Gather and Grow Space

Earlier in the year a Climate Change Forum was to be held. Unfortunately, because of COVID restrictions, this had to be postponed. It has now been moved onto our website for community engagement. There are videos being shown that include several climate experts: Professor Kate Auty (Melbourne University) Councillor Jenny O’Connor (Mayor – Indigo Council) Bronwyn Chapman (Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance) Councillor Sally Hayes-Burke (Strathbogie Shire Council) Cam Close (Farmers for Climate Action) You can also participate in online Q & A’s and complete a survey to help prioritise actions. If you are unable to access the survey it is available at the Nagambie Visitor Information Centre.

On Monday of this week the process of hearing the application for a caravan park at Kirwan’s Bridge commenced. It is expected to last five days so we may know the result by Friday.

The Nagambie Streetscaping Plan will be on display next Friday, for businesses only, at Jacobson’s Outlook. Broader community consultation will start on Monday, November 1 with the plans available at www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and at the Visitor Information Centre.

They are not set in concrete so your input will be welcomed.

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Outstanding Volunteer awards. Volunteers come from all walks of life and involve themselves in so many aspects such as delivering food relief and medical supplies and helping seniors video call loved ones. They are the backbone of our community. There are eight award categories including leadership, service and teamwork.

The Premier’s Volunteer of the Year will be recognised with the Dame Elizabeth Murdoch Award and will receive $10,000 to donate to a not-for-profit organisation of their choice. For more information or to nominate someone visit volunteeringvictoria.org.au. It would be great to have someone from our community win it, but just seeing them nominated is appreciation for their tireless work.

While we’re recognising volunteers don’t forget nominations are also open for our local Australia Day awards. To nominate a local or community group visit our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to find out more.

Hopefully, this week I can recommence my twohour stints at the Valley, on a Thursday morning from 10.00am until noon. It is all COVID dependent; I look forward to catching up with you sooner rather than later.

Until next issue, stay safe.

Reg Dickinson

Erickson S-64 Air Crane® helicopter to play a continuing part in Australia’s bushfire response After providing exemplary aerial firefighting services to fire agencies around Australia for over two decades, the legendary Erickson S-64 Air Crane® helicopter will return as part of the country’s seasonal aerial firefighting fleet.

The S-64 Air Crane® helicopter is the world’s most proven type-1 high-volume helicopter which has a successful track record of operations in Australia and around the world.

Fitted with a 10,000-litre tank, the aircraft has the unique ability to refill its tank in 45-seconds from either fresh or saltwater sources thanks to its flexible hose snorkel or patented retractable hydrodynamic dive plane, a feature which has meant the Air Crane® has been the go-to versatile firebombing solution for fire agencies around the world.

“The Air Crane® is an iconic platform that has become synonymous with aerial firefighting in Australia thanks to the folklore that surrounded Elvis, the aircraft that was credited with saving the lives of fourteen firefighters in the Burragorang Valley in 2001” says Ray Cronin, Kestrel’s Managing Director. Continuing, “the aircraft provides leading availability, and has been extremely effective in Australia’s tough conditions.

Whilst disappointed that we will see a reduction in the number of aircraft that will be based in

Australia, we remain committed with Erickson to supporting the Air Crane® program in Australia.”

Elvis, named after the legendary singer who also served with the National Guard in Memphis where the aircraft was also based, last called Australia home in 2013 and continues to be a point of reference with the public for the orange giants of the sky. Over the past few seasons, Georgia Peach, Elsie, Jerry, Gypsy Lady, Marty, and Delilah had been deployed down under.

Kestrel Aviation and Erickson will continue their strong relationship in bringing the S-64 Air Crane® aircraft to our shores, seeing a return to the highperformance F-model aircraft and introducing the innovative composite main rotor blade program to Australia, a modification that sees increased lift capacity which will further increase this aircraft’s already impressive firebombing performance and maximum external cargo capacity of 11,340kg.

Bubba (registration N163AC) will be based at Moorabbin Airport in Victoria from this year after being awarded a contract under the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) arrangements.

Since 1992, Erickson have held the type certificate for the S-64 Air Crane® helicopter, both E and F models, and have implemented over 4,000 innovative improvements to the original Sikorsky design which first flew in the early 1960’s and played an active role with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. “We remain committed to supporting firefighters on the ground” says Brittany Black, Erickson’s SVP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development.

Continuing “with seemingly longer periods of

bushfire activity, having the right aircraft for the conditions is key to ensuring that fires can be contained before they spread. This is what Erickson has developed the Air Crane® helicopter to do – be the heavy hitter when it’s needed!”

The Erickson fleet has been busy since it departed Australia in April 2021, playing a significant part in the devastating and simultaneous fire activity that has impacted both North America and the Mediterranean regions of Europe during the northern summer.

“It has been a significant undertaking this year, however as a global leader in providing highvolume helicopters, we’ve been able to achieve a continuation of our industry leading levels of availability, which leads to having the S-64 Air Crane® helicopter ready when they’re needed.” comments Erick Nodland, Vice President of Operations.

The Air Crane® helicopter will form part of Kestrel’s wider domestically based fleet that includes its Bell Mediums, Black Hawk, and Super Puma aircraft placed in strategic locations in Victoria and New South Wales.

Kestrel Aviation is a proudly Australian owned specialist aviation provider with over thirty-six (36) years’ experience assisting government and commercial clients safely achieve their aerial project needs Australian-wide and internationally.

Photograph by David Sodetstrom

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Taking it outdoors: Supporting the North East to reopen The Victorian Government is helping businesses and the community breathe new life into regional towns as vaccination progressively delivers greater freedoms across the state.

With summer drawing near and Victorians warming to the promise of a return to bars, cafes and restaurants, the new $54.5 million Outdoor Economy Package will help support the costs for thousands of businesses of setting up for street trading, and back councils to provide the necessary infrastructure and support.

A $14.5 million COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Voucher Program will provide more than 7,000 Victorian businesses, community organisations, not-for-profits and trader associations with $2,000 grants when they spend at least that amount to support initiatives such as outdoor hospitality and entertainment.

Hairdressers, beauty services, retail shops, dance studios and gyms will also be eligible to apply for vouchers, meaning they can join restaurants, cafes and bars in harnessing the opportunities of kerbside trading. The Voucher Program will open soon and will be delivered by Business Victoria in partnership with Service Victoria.

Community consultation and engagement strategy Earlier this year Petaurus Education Group in conjunction with Tahbilk Winery applied for a grant to conduct community consultation with a vision to develop a strategic plan focussed on ecotourism, education and cultural opportunities in the region.

This project will culminate in a youth gala day at Tahbilk for local primary schools as well as a community festival. These events will be focussed on educational outcomes regarding the important topics of environment and Indigenous Culture.

Feedback from these events will be built into the community consultation process and form part of the recommendations for how we can continue strengthening our community and region. The project will act as a stepping stone for further initiatives that can address community needs, a journey Tahbilk is very excited to be a part of.

The application has been successful with the group being granted $20000 through the Australian Government Building Better Regions Fund Community Investment Stream - Round Five. federal government. The total cost of the project is $41,954.

Maddy Shaw from Petaurus Education Group Incorporated will be leading the community consultation and engagement strategy, as well as the youth gala day.

Some in the community have however have done it tougher than others be though decreased physical or mental health or increased financial strain and in recognizing this the Queens this year are donating directly to Salvo Care in Seymour who are in many instances the first port of call in providing assistance to those in crisis. The Salvation Army directly assists families via food and housing assistance and are excited to be the recipients of the Queens4Queens initiative in 2021.

Queens4Queens is a community run campaign run out of Nagambie since 2016. It, as all good ideas do, started as idle conversation between a group of like-minded ladies who played social netball together. Inspired by the National “Share the Dignity” initiative they wanted to create something that would assist their local community directly. Originally each member in the team decided to donate a handbag full of toiletries and

personal items but soon the idea took on a life of its own and Queens4Queens was born. To date Queens4Queens has donated well over 300 ‘Queen Bags’ full of toiletries and personal items to men, women and children of the Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires.

Queens4Queens is now onto its 6th campaign and again is looking for donations of toiletries and other personal items suitable for donation. Generally focusing on women and children we do of course also accept donations for men. An example of items can be found on the Queens4Queens Facebook page and could include soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, sanitary items etcetera. For the kiddie’s sunscreen, toothbrushes and kiddie friendly shampoo and toothpaste is a great start. Every donation does count and goes straight back to someone in need in our own community.

The Queens bags are recyclable and made with love with the assistance of Boomerang Bags Nagambie.

This year as well as toiletries the Queens bags will include disposable masks. If you would like to help or donate, we recommend starting at home and doing a check your bathroom cupboard for unused toiletry treasures or of course you can alternatively pop something extra into the trolley next time you are at the shops. We are more than happy for people to create your own ‘Queen Bag’ “or they can

The Fund will allocate $20.5 million so councils can provide immediate assistance to businesses to

Petaurus Education Group Inc. consults on, develops and delivers a range of learning and curriculum experiences, resources and initiatives for schools and community groups to connect with land, water, productive farming, sustainability and cultural issues at the local and state-wide level.

The group is incorporated in NSW so that it can receive, manage and report on local, state and commonwealth funded programs.

With a vision to encourage, support and connect our regional communities with their natural and cultural environment through the development and delivery of quality engagement, education and communication programs that promote positive change.

Thirty Bags in Thirty Days – Queens4Queens 2021 No doubt about it the last couple of years have been interesting for us all in and it has been our awesome community spirit that has bound us together during these difficult times.

A new $40 million COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund will help councils transform more outdoor areas so Victorians can enjoy local attractions safely as we reach the key 70 per cent double vaccination threshold, then 80 per cent, with restrictions lifting significantly at those marks.

donate items to contribute and we will hold a ‘Pick n Pack’ working bee in late November to create the Queen and Kiddie bags.

The ‘Thirty Bags in Thirty Days 2021” runs from the 24th October November 24th 2020. Drop of November points can be found at the Nagambie Lakes Community House (Front Porch - 363 High street Nagambie). A full list of items suitable for donation can be found on the Facebook page Queens4Queens or you can contact 0488887426 for further details.

Follow us on facebook or insta to stay in the loop.

Church News Our local churches have resumed their Sunday services under COVID 19 restrictions still.

The Lockdown on Mitchell Shire has lifted so the Uniting and Anglican ministers who live in Seymour can now resume conducting services in Nagambie and Avenel as well as their Seymour churches.

Catholic St Malachy’s Nagambie and St Mary’s Avenel.

Bookings for Masses required. If you want to book, please either text me on 0439033029 or email Fr Tony Hill ajdh1@bigpond.com

Anglican 11am Sunday Service at St John’s Nagambie.

Details Rev Richard Pennington. 0477 921 111

Uniting Sunday 9am Avenel –Nagambie service at Uniting Church Avenel.

Details Rev. John Payne. 0408 176 754 The next Nagambie Prayer Options Unified for Rain (POUR) service will be on Friday, December 3 at St Malachy’s. It’s every two months if COVID 19 restrictions allow.

St Malachy’s folk will host a bring your own lunch at the back of the church following the 12 noon prayer service. Perhaps it will be a Christmas theme for lunch? Details Sally Fyfield.

0408 141 969.

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Nagambie

Nagambie Primary

St Joeseph's Primary

PRIMARY SCHOOL

School update A very special place in our school is the vege garden. It is the legacy of some hard working and very generous parents, grandparents and friends of the school. Somewhere along the line our student gardeners became known as the ‘Dirt Gang’ and this term of endearment has stuck.

Parents Amber & Skye have taken up the gardening mantle from the wonderful Lyn and are doing a fabulous job introducing students to the joy, knowledge, skills and produce of gardening. Amber shares their progress in the

newsletter each week and this was a recent reflection: “It was a glorious day in the sun for our first Dirt Gang for Term 4. And what a fantastic turn out it was! We picked broad-beans, and also planted some tomatoes, zucchini and corn. We gave the plants a good water and also kept on the lookout for any potential pests - that’s right snails and slugs, we’re on to you! Once again it was great to see all the smiling faces.”

School Celebrations We have had a great week this week. The Grade five six class have returned to onsite learning on Thursday and Friday. It has been fantastic to have them back in the school and the classroom.

Grade two, three, four had their celebration night on Thursday.

The students had so much fun participating in a scavenger hunt, a special dinner and then watching a movie. Check out the photos of our two, three, fours at their celebration night!

So Why Don't You Come and See Us We have had some great kids enrol starting next year. We invite families who are looking at enrolling in our fabulous school for next year to call our office on 5794 2608 to organise an information pack or to have a conversation with our staff about what we can offer you and your family. At the moment we are not allowed to take you on a tour, but have a look at what our school can offer. We have a virtual tour on our Facebook page ~ "So Why Don't You Come and See Us?".

Some early season tomatoes will hopefully provide great snacks before the end of the year.

We have our own organic snail remover - Silvey & Zenya.

The joy of gardening - picking & eating what you grew.

We are very active on our Facebook account, so please follow our page 'St Joseph’s Nagambie' for updates!

Nagambie Cricket Club Update

Nagambie Golf Club Update

Although not confirmed by Cricket Shepparton at this stage, it appears senior cricket will commence on Saturday November 6. The club has again entered teams in the A, B and E grades with all matches being the one day variety.

5.00 pm. The under 10 side trains on Mondays at 5.00pm. Despite our best efforts there were insufficient numbers to field an under 12 side. For more information on the junior program contact Jason O'Brien on 0439447367.

Junior cricket is expected to commence one week later on November 13 with the Master Blasters program commencing mid November. Jason O'Brien is the under 16 coach, 2021 premiership coach James Brook is back in charge of the under 14 squad whilst Linc Sullivan and Mark Wursthorn will share the under 10 coaching duties. The under 16 and under 14 teams train on Wednesdays from

With restrictions lifted the Thursday evening after training barbeques are back. The first social function will be the Melbourne Cup raffle drawn on Sunday October 31 after a training session.

Senior training is on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5.00 pm, more players are required so if interested just turn up and have a bash.

The Nagambie regular club competition resumed on Sunday with 34 players hitting off to contest a stroke event, four seasons of weather passed over the course on the day, a cold south wind, warm sunshine and a threat of rain were all experienced by the day contestants. But this did nothing to dampen enthusiasm for the return of competition with plenty of good scores carded, the winner posting a nett score in the sixties was David Love putting together a complete round of 84-15-69 controlling the ball with and into the strong winds for his entire round and executing on the putting surface. Runner up went to regular junior player Rhys Shepherd producing his best score to date

and some magnificent long irons for 106-36-70 definitely one to keep an eye going forward, third on count back with a round consisting of an eagle into the teeth of the wind on the 11th was Sam Villinger 83-13-70.

Nearest the pin prizes required some precision play due to the tough winds hitting the course Shaun Bryant hit a quality iron onto the 8th, Chris Roberts making easy work of the 13th and Nagambie golf club favourite Alby Seenan knocking it close on the 16th. Next week will be the final round of the social club trophy stableford, in the bar is J. Mills and on office duty will be S. McCormick.

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There is a buzz at the Nagambie Museum as ghostly things keep arriving to gather on Halloween night, October 31.

As we go to press, only four sleeps until the big event.

There has also been a lot of interest from young-at-heart adults, without handy children or grandchildren, who want to see behind the scenes, so we are having an ‘Adults Only’ preview between 6pm and 6.45pm, before the children arrive from 7pm.

Donation at the gate. Covid masks to be worn. QR checking also. For those bringing children after sunset, in the 7pm to 8.45pm period, perhaps also bring a torch and covered shoes are advised for all.

The committee will just be getting over Halloween, when the Ladies without Larrikins lunch event arrives on November 9 th . This promises to be a fun day, organised by the inimitable Carolyn Fox, which may well fill The Rowing Club Hotel to current limits.

We recently received a very welcome surprise, with a $500 grant from the Bendigo Bank ClubKeeper,

to support Covid impact on the Society. It could not have come at a better time as we are starting to notice the effects of reduced income with no markets and few travelling visitors, while still maintaining a climate controlled collection. We really appreciate their help, and the support of our ongoing financial members at this critical time.

Also a generous donation from the late Lions Club gave the falling coffers another boost.

Our Out of the Box: Collectables and Ephemera show and tell at the Nagambie Golf Club, on November 14, has attracted some very interesting

and diverse speakers prepared to tell us about their collections. Others are bringing smaller precious items to talk about. We can now accept a few bookings from those who may just want to attend the lunch and enjoy this interesting day, 11am to 3pm. $30 includes lunch. Drinks at bar prices. Contact: 0428263929 or email: nagambiehistorical@outlook.com

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