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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453

inverleigh.org.au

NOVEMBER 2021

Volume 47 Number 10

This Month's Historical Society Calendar Article is about a group of Cottages in Shelford.

The above is an enhanced photo from inside one of the cottages. Photo Garry Quince.

2 Leigh News WHAT'S ON? November 1st to 30th. Inverleigh Community Plan Survey Page 6 November 23rd. Inverleigh Historical Society Workshop Page 14 November 28th. Creators and Craft Market Page 19 December 1st. Chooks for Sale in Bannockburn Page 22 December 4th. Live @ Turtle Bend Page 11 January 2022 21st and 22nd. Lions Club Skin Cancer Checks Page 15

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION meet in the

Inverleigh Public Hall

on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm (Except January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME President: Hilary Hamilton Secretary: Luanne Thornton Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need volunteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them.

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001.

Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting.

Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire.

The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

Town Entrance Signs. IPA worked for many years to procure the 2 Entrance Signs (Hamilton Highway East and West) welcoming travellers to our town.

The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee.

Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history.

We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collections.

We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable meetings, which you are welcome to attend.

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

0n the 4th Tuesday of each Month @ 2pm

(Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Convenor - Bronwyn Price, Secretary - Christine Windle, 0403 267 286, inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com

Peter’s Editorial

A very busy month coming up with lots happening around the district. I have had to expand this issue to 52 pages to fit it all in. Please enjoy the read.

Important to note the Lions Club have a special activity coming up 21 & 22 January next year. They are hosting a Skin Screening Service, run by professionals. Bookings can be made from December 16th, so shout yourself a Christmas Gift with a difference.

With lock downs finished, you will all be planning for a special Christmas break. Plan carefully and enjoy the time, hopefully with family and friends and stay safe. I'll be back with a December issue and then will have a break over Christmas and January. The first edition of the Leigh News in the new year will be February. So, as at today (27th October) there are 60 days till Christmas. Enjoy every one of them and all that is beyond. See you next month.....PeterT.

Inverleigh Youth Precinct Update

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We are at a fantastic point with the Inverleigh Youth Precinct proposal due to the combined efforts of the local community, the Inverleigh Progress Association (IPA) and the Golden Plains Shire Council (GPSC).

The work undertaken to support the development of the Youth Precinct so far has been:

•The development of the Inverleigh Youth and Support Group Facebook page to provide a voice for youth and the supporting community.

•Undertake to develop the Inverleigh Community Youth Survey.

•Attend a meeting with GPSC Officers to discuss the survey and the process for community-initiated projects.

•In February 2021, publish the Inverleigh Community Youth Survey with 193 people respondents.

•Undertake to analyse the survey data and publish the results and identified priorities.

•Establish IPA support for further project development of the top priorities.

•The IPA assisted the Golden Plains Shire Council Youth Team run the highly successful ‘Pop-Up Youth Space’. Which was held at the Inverleigh Public Hall during Term 2 with 35 – 45 local youth attending weekly.

We also undertook further consultation with local youth on ideas for the Inverleigh Youth Precinct.

•The IPA members have had ongoing community conversations with all ages about the survey results.

•An IPA member attended the Council Community project development and management sessions.

•The Inverleigh Youth Precinct Proposal was developed on behalf of the Inverleigh Progress Association, and was endorsed by them.

•The Inverleigh Youth Precinct Proposal was published and shared with the community.

•The proposal was submitted to the Golden Plains Shire Council and received positively.

•There has been parallel advocacy by the IPA and Council with the Federal Candidates for Corangamite Electorate, to attract interest in and funding for the Inverleigh Youth Precinct.

•Lobbying by the Inverleigh Community has resulted in our youth and families meeting with the Federal Candidates to discuss the Inverleigh Youth Precinct and how important it is. The Youth Precinct has been well received by the Candidates and the Community has been praised for its proactive approach to supporting local youth.

Moving forward, the Inverleigh Community are encouraged to continue contacting the Federal Candidates to discuss the need for the Inverleigh Youth Precinct and to seek a funding commitment. With the community having raised the profile of this project, the Shire is now best placed to progress it. There are many variables to receiving federal funding and fingers crossed, these line up for the Inverleigh youth precinct.

To see the Inverleigh Youth Precinct Proposal, please visit: https://www.inverleigh.org.au/inverleigh-youth

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1850’s Transformations

The collage of five Shelford cottages in the Inverleigh Historical Society calendar for November 2021 show two living homes from the 1850’s, and their owners have supplied their renovation stories. Unfortunately, the three neighbouring abandoned cottages can only reflect their time and place. Photographer was Andrea Bolton.

‘Cedar Cottage’: Owned by Brendan & Melissa Gillett now operates as a Bed & Breakfast. The cottage didn’t always look like it does today!

It was about 1997 we undertook the restoration process, we took out all the ceilings and replaced the plaster with lining boards, we had the power, water & septic connected. We rendered some of the walls and left some walls exposed, the bricks are the old soft reds and mortar made out of crushed bones & horses’ hair.

All windows were replaced, and we renovated the cedar cupboards either side of the fireplace and the mantle, thankfully they were all intact. All internal doors are made of cedar also and that’s how we came about the name ‘Cedar Cottage’. Once we got the property to a stage that we could do no more we then had a kitchen built, bathroom installed, and new verandah put on the front of the house. We moved into the Cottage in August 2000 where we lived until November 2006.

The history of the house is that Alfred Denham came from just outside London to Australia in 1848.

He got a job as an overseer at Golf Hill and he married one of the maids who also worked at Golf Hill, Catherine Farnan in 1852. He purchased the property for 500 pounds from Mr George Russell, paying only a small deposit for the property in 1853. Mr Denham was also the Pound keeper for the district and that is how it came about being referred to as the “The Pound”. Unfortunately, he died young in 1860 leaving a balance of 157 pounds 9 shillings owing on the property. Catherine was left with 3 children and stayed on the place but was unable to repay anything on the loan. However, Mr Russell decided in 1867, to release her from the loan balance and virtually gave her the property and she was listed on the title as the owner.

How the property came into our possession was that it was previously owned by Brendan’s grandmother

and then purchased by her son Max Gillett, Brendan’s father, back in the 1960’s.

‘Carrah’:

David & Rhonda Trevaskis have lived in the house some 29 years this coming December. House renovation was started in 1987 as an ongoing project.

We now laugh at early years of having no normal W.C and showering in the shed for almost two years.

The front lounge room is the earliest building, followed by our front bedroom (formally a small hut of Matthew Farrer on the front west side of our property) which was joined at some time with evidence it was dragged on skids with old timbers from an earlier Shelford Bridge fitted under the wall plate. The second two rooms fitted after that (being 24cm out of parallel with the front rooms), and finally the centre roof was added joining the front and rear of the house together.

This also incorporated the large baker’s oven (formally outside) under cover and part of the centre living area with a large open fireplace.

Rhonda and I have heard numerous stories and information about the history of our home , some true some proven false due to the evidence found when a home is almost completely disassembled and clues are found. The front two rooms of the house originally had cobble stone flooring which had to be removed to build a timber framed floor. Many old tokens, coins and marbles were found amongst the cobblestones.

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A history of the house was undertaken, and this is the report: From material evidence alone, the building is seen to date from between the mid-1840’s to 1855. This evidence is confirmed by the Rate Book analysis and the analysis of other written evidence, such as ‘Clyde Company Papers’ and maps of the period. This building was an important store for the Golf Hill estate and for the route on which it stood. It was owned by the substantial merchant Henry Lake, with the land on which it stood being owned by George Russell of Golf Hill. The land and store were sold in July 1858 to William Watts, a Land agent, and immediately resold to Robert Rice. The Rice family retained the building and land until 1985, in itself a remarkable example of continuity of ownership (127 years) and a fact which aids historical research in relation to authenticity and presentation of the building. The

building and its associated outbuildings and features such as baker’s oven represent a remarkable complete and original ensemble of early settler tase and technology.

I am grateful to the two families for suppling the houses history and additional photos which will become part of a display for the society including some showing floodwaters forming a moat around Cedar Cottage.

The 2022 Calendar will be available in November and makes a great Christmas gift. Please contact Liz McDonald on 52651270 for your copies. It will be our fourteenth edition and hopefully another twelve articles for the Leigh News.

Liz McDonald

We are so excited to finally have all students back on site here at Inverleigh Primary School!

The last couple of months have tested the resilience and resolve of our students (and parents!) at times, but it has continued to reinforce the all-important lesson of self-belief; knowing that we are capable of overcoming many of life’s challenges and obstacles. The kids at IPS have been encouraged to just enjoy being back at school amongst their peers. The emphasis has been on FUN! Open-ended activities have allowed students to spend time outdoors, soaking in the Spring sunshine. Social interaction and group collaboration are important parts of each school day and it has been fantastic to have our playgrounds filled with laughter and smiling, happy faces! Our Grade Prep to 2’s are currently immersed in our annual swimming program, which serves as a timely reminder of the importance of learning valuable water safety skills.

The term ahead will see us aiming to see out the year with

our Grade 6 Graduation ceremony, a Grade 3-5 camp, the introduction of our new Prep students for 2021 and hopefully an excursion or two along the way!

If you are new to the area or would just like to find out more about our school, please head to our school website or facebook page, or call (03) 52651340.

6 Leigh News Inverleigh Community Plan 2022 One of the tasks that the Inverleigh Progress Association (IPA) are currently working towards, is developing a new Inverleigh Community Plan for 2022. The last published version of the plan was 2013 - 2015. The first step in developing a new plan, is conducting a thorough survey of the Inverleigh Community about a range of local matters.

Inverleigh Community Plan Survey - Have your say!

O PE N F RO M N OV E MB E R 1 - 3 0

WWW. SU R V E YMO N KE Y. C OM / R/ I PAS URVE Y If you need assistance to complete the survey please contact either Peter 0407 100 791 or Eliza 0438 351 483

By completing the survey fully you will go into the draw to WIN a $100 voucher.

What is a Community Plan?

A Community Plan is a written document that identifies our vision for the future and the priorities and actions we have identified to achieve this vision. The Community Plan will be a guide for future projects and activities. Achievement of the priorities identified within the plan will require ongoing community support.

The Community Plan can be used to seek support from a range of organisations and government bodies for the implementation of the actions identified within the plan.

It is a community document and its implementation will be driven by our local Inverleigh residents.

Purpose of the Plan Improve Inverleigh for the whole community Build a healthy and happy community Influence Council planning projects Grab funding opportunities when they arise Minimise the need for additional consultation Key Outcomes Builds a case for infrastructure and facility improvements Well established sense of priorities Long term visions and plans- grant ready Community participation and engagement in developing the plan

For further information please contact the Inverleigh Progress Association

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INVERLEIGH COMMUNITY PLAN SURVEY 2021 HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOCAL MATTERS! THE INVERLEIGH COMMUNITY PLAN SURVEY IS NOW OPEN. THE SURVEY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION TO GATHER COMMUNITY OPINION ON LOCAL MATTERS AND TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2022 INVERLEIGH COMMUNITY PLAN.

OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 1 - 30 WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/IPASURVEY IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY PLEASE CONTACT EITHER PETER 0407 100 791 OR ELIZA 0438 351 483

By completing the survey fully you will go into the draw to

** WIN a $100 voucher **

WWW.INVERLEIGH.ORG.AU If you are not a phone or computer person and would like help to complete this survey, please turn to Page 13.

Rural & Residential Property Experts

Ken McDonald Licensed Estate Agent 0418 524 150

5 Retreat Road, Newtown |

Matt Poustie Sales Manager | Auctioneer 0400 902 146

Tony Hyde Licensed Estate Agent 0401 736 136

Rural & Residential Property Experts

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Have your say on the renewal of trees in lnverleigh.

Council is developing a 10-year lnverleigh Tree Succession Plan, detailing the approach Council will take to removing and replacing Monterey Cypress trees in lnverleigh, as the health and structure of these trees deteriorates over time.

There are many ways to share ideas and opinions on the lnverleigh Tree Succession Plan:

The Plan will detail the ongoing management of significant trees and newly planted trees at four locations throughout the lnverleigh township:

• Complete the lnverleigh Tree Succession Plan Survey online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations

• Western Cypress Avenue of Honour • High Street median strip road reserve • Lost Cypress Avenue at the eastern entrance of the township • Public Camping Reserve at the east of the township Community members of lnverleigh are invited to have their say on the development of the Plan and share their ideas on the style and species of trees they would like to see replace the Cypress trees.

• Visit the lnverleigh Tree Succession Plan engagement session: 10am to 12pm, Saturday 20 November at Yerram Yaluk Bun Play Space, 1 East Street, lnverleigh

• Complete a paper survey, available at Council's Customer Service Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, and return: - by email to enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or - mail to: Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC, 3331, marked 'Attention: lnverleigh Tree Succession Plan� All lnverleigh residents will receive the survey by mail in mid November.

The lnverleigh Tree Succession Plan consultation closes on Sunday 5 December 2021.

For information on the Plan, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111.

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Winchelsea and District Bendigo Community Bank supports Inverleigh Project

The new entrance signs on the Hamilton Highway at either end of the town have certainly brightened the look of Inverleigh. The Winchelsea and District Bendigo Community Bank assisted the Inverleigh Progress Association with the original project, providing $5000 toward the project.

L to R. Progress Association Committee member Peter Trevaskis, Bendigo Community Bank representative Rob Cameron, Project Manager Eliza Peel, Progress Association President Hilary Hamilton and Secretary Luanne Thornton were on hand for the official handover of the funding.

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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Wednesday 27 October, 2021

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE DRAFT ANIMAL PLAN Golden Plains Shire Council is now calling for feedback on its Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025.

At its meeting last night (Tuesday 26 October), Council endorsed its Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 20222025 (Draft Plan) for public exhibition from 27 October to 17 November 2021.

The Draft Plan outlines the key issues, objectives and management priorities of Council, as well as promotion of responsible pet ownership and the welfare of dogs and cats. It also proposes a number of solutions to protect the community and environment from pet nuisances – in accordance with Victorian Government standards.

The Draft Plan has been prepared following extensive community engagement in August and September, with 327 community members completing Council’s survey on animal management services.

Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Helena Kirby said the community played a key role in the development for the Draft Plan.

“With 5,917 registered dogs and 1,336 registered cats in our Shire, Council is dedicated to providing quality animal management services for our residents and their domestic animals.

“Council would like to thank the 327 residents who completed the community survey and provided extremely valuable information about animal management services of dogs and cats in Golden Plains.

“The input shaped the development of the Draft Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 and we encourage residents to review it and provide feedback to Council of the four-year strategic plan.”

The Draft Plan is published on Council’s website and paper copies are available at its Customer Service Centres at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.

Community members can make a submission on the Draft Strategy from 27 October to 17 November 2021: •

online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations;

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by email to enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au; or

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by mail addressed to Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC 3331, marked ‘Urgent – submission’

Submissions close at 11.59pm, Wednesday 17 November, 2021.

Council will consider all submissions provided on the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 before presenting a final document back to Council for adoption in late 2021.

– ENDS – Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council Media contact: Susan Talpey, Coordinator Communications, Engagement and Advocacy, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7147 │M. 0421 923 399 │E. susan.talpey@gplains.vic.gov.au

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WOULD YOU LIKE HELP TO COMPLETE THE INVERLEIGH COMMUNITY PLAN SURVEY ON PAGE 6.

IF SO, WE CAN HELP! READ ON....

The Inverleigh Progress Association is keen to hear what matters to you most, and has put together an online survey that will take @30min to fill out. There are many topics touched upon, which will help the IPA in their 'mission' to fairly represent what Inverleigh people want for our town. So please, please, please fill it out!

We would love the bell curve of Inverleigh residents to fill this survey out...the elderly, youth, families, new residents, people who've just bought land, but not built yet, sporty people, nature people, farmers, commuters, all of us!

If computers or online tech stuff just isn't your thing, or if you know anyone who needs a hand filling it out online, give Eliza a call on 0438 351 483, and tee up a time you can sit face-to-face with her and her laptop, and she can help. (There isn't a paper option, sorry).

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Contact Helen Collins on 0418 340 387 for all your Interior Design & Styling needs and she will work with you to create beautiful & functional spaces

Shearing Sheds manure removed for FREE Contact John: 0428 873 258

Are you - interested in history?

love a story?

a bit of a detective?

If that is you, you are invited to a free presentation on accessing, interpreting and following clues in on-line historical inquests.

Tuesday November 23rd from 2 – 3 pm at the Inverleigh Public Hall, afternoon tea included.

Liz McDonald will take us through a search for historical inquests from the Public Records Office and show us how to follow the trail of information in them to round out the story.

Hosted by Inverleigh Historical Society. Bookings essential, please ring Christine on 0403 267 286

Thanks to: Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures.

Your efforts are very much appreciated.

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FREE SKIN CANCER CHECK AND AWARENESS UNIT TO VISIT INVERLEIGH FRIDAY & SATURDAY 21st & 22nd JANUARY 2022 – 9am to 3.30pm This unit will provide a free skin screening service to local people. It is operated by fully trained, certificated, volunteer dermoscopists. The unit will also be a valuable resource for local people to access not only the skin check, but valuable and timely information about skin care and selfchecking techniques.

We know early detection of skin lesions potentially saves lives, so this visit will be a timely support and reminder to local people of the need to take care of their skin. Following the skin check, visitors will be issued with a referral to their GP if there are any suspect spots or lesions.

The Unit is not a medical clinic, so diagnosis or treatment requirements are not discussed – it simply provides the skin check and alerts the visitor to skin lesions that require further checking and attention: a great first step in ensuring urgent needs are addressed. The airconditioned van has three fully equipped screening rooms and an entry foyer, as well as a disabled lift and entry at the rear.

Members of the Lions Club of Inverleigh-Leigh Valley will be responsible for scheduling appointments with the unit.

Bookings will be available from December 16th – contact Lion John Crowe 0414 674 156 email john.crowe1@bigpond.com

GEELONG LANDCARE NETWORK Platypus search in the Mid Bar won Catchment-

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connecting the dots in the largest continuous survey for this iconic species in the state.

Around 60 community members in total gathered at 2 COVID safe events at Fyansford Common and Inverleigh on Sunday the 10th October to take part in a survey to detect the presence of the elusive platypus at over 30 sites in our local waterways. Great feedback was received by the enthusiastic participants, of all ages, who dodged a couple of rain showers to learn about platypus, water bugs and the health of our local rivers.

The project was initiated by the Friends of the Barwon (FOTB) with funding and support from the Tucker Foun- Josh Griffiths from EnviroDNA explained how a plentiful platypus dation, Bendigo Bank, Barwon Water, population is a good indicator for the overall health of a river system.

Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains Shire, City of Great Geelong, Geelong Landcare Network, Corangamite CMA (CCMA), and Upper Barwon Landcare Network. FOTB are keen to collect data to build a picture of the overall health of the Barwon River system, and identify where improvements can be made.

Josh Griffiths from EnviroDNA explained how a plentiful platypus population is a good indicator for the overall health of a river system. After demonstrating the sampling technique volunteers went out to take water samples for eDNA analysis from sites stretching across the mid Barwon river, the Leigh river and the Moorabool as well as some of the smaller tributaries feeding into these river systems.

To complement this, Deidre Murphy from the Waterwatch team at the CCMA showed participants the myriad of waterbugs living in our local waterways, which are a food source for platypus and the many other creatures living in the rivers and creeks.

EnviroDNA will now analyse the samples collected by our volunteer citizen scientists to detect the presence of platypus in the waterways. Results of the sampling will be communicated back to the community in the form of a report and webinar in the coming months.

The data collected will complement surveys already completed in the Upper Barwon Catchment and the Upper reaches of the Moorabool River catchment, giving us an overall picture of distribution of platypus over a large portion of the catchment. “This survey will connect the dots and tell an overall story which will cover the largest continuous area recorded in the state” Josh said.

Patrick from Inverleigh searching through a myriad of waterbugs from the Leigh River.

If you are interested in the outcome of the

survey please contact project coordinator: Andrea Montgomery on "glnplatypus@gmail.com" for further information.

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POLICE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2021 Hello all,

I have had a busy time recently with increasing mental health and family violence tasks in the cluster which can take multiple hours to complete, especially mental health tasks which can require me to accompany a patient to the Geelong hospital and wait there for several hours until assessment. I also recently worked a demonstration in Melbourne which was a very long day.

People might not see me about in Inverleigh for a while and assume that I am not working but often I am attending to tasks and activities in other parts of the cluster. For those that don’t know I work in a cluster with the Bannockburn and Meredith Police stations and do regularly attend to tasks in their response zones and they do in mine when I am not rostered.

I can always be contacted when I am working on the station phone number 5265 1211 which diverts to the mobile phone I carry. If I am not working the phone will not be answered and will divert to Bacchus Marsh (24 hr station) or the message bank. Jobs can be rung through to 000 for police attendance or the Police assistance line on 131444 for not urgent matters.

I am still seeing some youths riding bicycles around town not wearing bicycle helmets and riding in the dark with no lights on their bicycles. The fine for each offence is $227. Tonight (Friday) I spoke to two youths who in the dark were ambling across the Hamilton Highway into Peel Road with no lights on their bicycle. I am still getting motorists coming over that crest into town in the 60 zone doing excessive speeds who would have little chance of seeing the youths coming over the crest. Around the time I detected drivers doing 81, 86, 77 and 75 km/h. On occasions I still get motorists doing around 100 km/h and even more in that area.

Please ensure your children wear their helmets and if they are going to be out in the dark they need lights. The older youths should also be setting an example to the younger children in the town. If the behaviour continues I will start issuing the fines so be warned.

The rural areas around the division had been suffering from a spate of thefts of and from vehicles, sheds and residences but detectives from Moorabool Criminal investigation unit processed a male recently after being apprehended fleeing a crime. He has been charged with some of the incidents and the crime spree now appears to have stopped.

Please remain vigilant as to suspicious persons and vehicles and report unusual activity to Police.

Now COVID restrictions currently require people to be vaccinated to attend certain businesses like the hotel, restaurants etc and the government is getting the businesses to check on customers vaccination status (usually with the government app). Please comply with the regulations and do not give the staff or owners grief about it, they have not made the rules. Some businesses have been through a difficult time without being able to be open and now they are re-opening I am sure they do not need any aggravation from agitated patrons attending without being vaccinated or not wanting to be asked or having to prove the fact. Lets all be really understanding and support the business owners and staff and try to comply with the government regulations and the business requirements for entry as they do not want to be fined themselves for allowing patrons against the regulations.

Keep safe Chris

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GOLDEN PLAINS HOCKEY CLUB "THE NAVIGATORS"

The Golden Plains Hockey Club (also known as the Navigators) is looking for new players. Hockey is a sport for all ages, from juniors through to seniors. We were established in 2013 and currently have a men’s, women’s and junior teams.

We are a community, family -orientated club looking to have fun and get some guaranteed fitness as a bonus! Hockey skills can be learned by anyone, so if you’re new to the sport, or thinking about returning after a break we welcome everyone of all skill levels! We are supportive and encourage a friendly, family-orientated culture and you will get to play regardless of your skill level.

While we are proud of some of our juniors who have played in the Victorian Junior State Championships we equally encourage and foster players whose skills are still developing. We encourage you to consider us as a sporting alternative. The season proper is played through winter but we have a summer season that is a good way to gain an introduction to the sport, being played mixed teams on half a field with 7 players and no hitting the ball allowed.

Check out our website at: www.goldenplainshockeyclub.weebly.com

Behaviour, Consequence and Punishment (Revd Dr Timothy Smith)

It was a privilege to be involved in Special Religious Education when it was permitted in the schools. My experience of the role of SRE was to help the students learn life skills; how to live together well. Schools not only teach our young people the academic skills they need, they also teach students to live together well. This was done in partnership with the Church which also shared this vision of being community.

A part of being community is to learn that our behaviour has consequences. Unfortunately, a consequence has been equated with punishment for bad behaviour. The result of this, I think, misses the step of working out why a behaviour is right or wrong. Something is declared bad simply because it is against the rules or the law. But why is it a rule or a law deserving punishment?

It is consequences of our behaviour that help us determine whether behaviour is good or bad and, in turn, whether it deserves punishment. We all have the right and freedom to choose what we are going to do, think or say. However, to think that my choice does not have an impact on other aspects of my life, other choices I have to make, or the effect on the life others, is naïve.

The way I speak to others, for example, whether or not I respect other’s personal boundaries, will have consequences

regarding what others think about me. Their response, the consequence of my behaviour, will determine whether my behaviour is good or bad. If the reaction is positive I will continue to be included in their activities and conversation. If the reaction is negative, then there will be a punishment. It will, of course, not be a fine, but it may simply be exclusion.

It is unfortunate that we are living in a world that has been turned up-side down by Covid-19 and this has forced us to make choices about what we are going to do and not do in order to participate fully with others in community. We are free to choose to act however we want about anything and everything. However, the choices we make will result in consequences of inclusion in all aspects of community or loss of the privileges we may normally enjoy.

In our consideration of the consequences of our choices we learn that there is a difference between privileges and rights.

The Revd Dr Timothy Smith Priest in Charge The Anglican Parish of Inverleigh+Bannockburn+Meredith Living the Gospel in our Community www.goldenplainsanglican.org

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to buy tractors and farm machinery any amount payment in Paddock 0427 472 124

B & S Stock Pet Supplies Bannockburn on 4th. December.

The girls will be 14 weeks old, sexed and vaccinated.

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Phone: 0407 850 041 2021 CFA Article for Leigh News.

November Don’t be Fooled.

Recently many of you may have noticed advertising by the UFU (United Firefighters Union) that displayed FRV (Fire Rescue Victoria) incidents and promoting the efforts of their members and how good they are at doing it. The advertisement portrays some firefighters at various incidents such as road accidents and house fires, toxic fires and the like and then states they are ready for anything, as they should be.

The lead firefighter then encourages the viewer to check to see if they are protected by these professional firefighters.

This is where it gets interesting as you need to get the version of the advertisement that is on the internet and click on a box and enter your postcode.

In the case of Inverleigh when our postcode is entered it gives an answer that you are NOT protected. Now this answer is correct in that FRV firefighters do not serve the Inverleigh area unless requested to by the CFA.

The really misleading part is that it gives the impression that you are not protected at all,

are based in and Inverleigh. which isWe totally untrue misleading. The local CFA brigades that are all Volunteer staffed, have for many years covered all sorts of incidents without any problems and will continue to do so. We are trained and prepared to FRV requirements. So like the UFU states with their firefighters, they are ready for anything, so are we as the local CFA and if we need support then we call on other local brigades such as Winchelsea or Teesdale.

To make this whole matter even worse though, if after discovering your postcode is not protected, there is a button to click on with a preprepared form that you can fill out that goes to the responsible Government minister stating that you are concerned that you’re not protected and would like to see FRV take control of your area and therefore be protected by “professional” firefighters.

This is totally misleading, inaccurate and insulting to the many volunteers and the communities that support their CFA local brigades.

So as the headline states, don’t be fooled by the misinformation promoted by this UFU advertising campaign.

Ewen Peel.

Inverleigh Rural Fire brigade.

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INVERLEIGH SENIORS

Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea.

4th Thursday each month for an outing.

Due to the Covid 19 Lockdown for Victoria, we are unable to hold any of our regular activities until further notice.

If you would like to be kept up to date, please contact Peter or Joy on the phone numbers below. for more info: Pres. PeterT 0407 100 791 Sect.Joy Gray 5265 1566

Here is some trivia...

In the Band ZZ Top, the only member without a beard has the surname Beard.

The Cruise Liner, QE2, moves only 6 inches (15cm) for each gallon of Diesel it burns.

A Blue Whales tongue weighs more than an Elephant.

Animals that lay eggs don't have Belly Buttons.

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28 Leigh News MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

are held in INVERLEIGH on August 14th 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN @ St. Mary MacKillop School 4th Saturday each Month

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014

This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Hall, Main Road Teesdale.

All ages welcome.

It is not an “oldies” group.

If you are interested in attending

please contact: Shirley 5281 5354

Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley "Lions Club newspaper collection".

Leigh Valley Lions Club collects newspapers & magazines for recycling.

Funds raised are used for both local & international Lions projects.

Community members are asked to deposit their papers in "LIONS" marked wheely bins located at Inverleigh Hall & beside the Bannockburn Library in High St.

Pick up of large amounts can be arranged by text or phone to Secretary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

NOTICEBOARD ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During October all RED clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.

Closed School Holidays All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours.

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurpriseShop The volunteers, who operate this shop welcome and thank you for your donations, which help many in the community by providing clothes and other goods at very reasonable prices.

It has been disappointing recently to receive some goods, particularly large plastic childrens’ toys with wheels and clothes, which are not in a condition to sell. They have to be disposed of by the volunteers, sometimes at considerable cost. A reminder that electrical goods cannot be donated as the shop cannot sell them.

So, please look carefully at your goods before donating them to us and if they are not in good condition dispose of them yourself.

Thank you.

Op Shop Volunteers

Golden Plains Baha’i Community

The Baha’i Faith upholds the oneness of God, the oneness of Religion and the oneness of mankind.

Religion should unite all hearts and bring spirituality and world peace.

The equality of men and women is essential to create peace.

Spiritual education for all.

We have no clergy as it is up to each person to investigate truth for himself.

“The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” Baha’u’llah For more information: bahai.org or Bannockburn 52 812 102, Teesdale 52 815 143, or Ross Creek 53 420 286

Justices of the Peace

Mr Keith Windle 77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298 Mrs E McDonald 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270

Mr Peter Bufton 110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204 Mr Rod McKenzie 7 Ruxton Crt. Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704 Mr Stephen Gilligan SHELFORD Ph: 0409 432 933

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact

Pres. Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313 Sect. Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program! *Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

NOTICEBOARD

St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Meredith

Contact Details: Parish Priest Father Joseph mob. 0404 598 558 Office Phone: 5286 1230 Office open Wednesday & Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm Mass Times: Bookings required: Mary 0424 037 542 at Meredith, Pat 52811354 at Bannockburn, Margaret 0418983005 at Winchelsea, Margaret 0493085163 at Anakie QR check-ins, proper sanitizing/hygiene mandatory Masks required Tue and Thurs 9 am St Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn 9.30-10.30 am Fr Joseph available for enquiries Wed and Friday 11 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sat. 5 pm Vigil, St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 9 am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn (must be double vaccinated) Sun. 7/11, 21/11, 11 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sun. 14/11, 28/11, 11 am St. Brigid’s Anakie Sun. 28/11, 4 pm Sacred Heart, Inverleigh

Other Sacraments:

•Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

•Sacramental program (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation) will be operating. Call the office for

details/ timing/ enrolment for 2022.

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

Every FRIDAY at 9:30 am and leaves Geelong at 2:15pm for the return trip.

Just use your MYKI Card.

Can You Help Here?

Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.

Can you join the roster to mow the lawns once or twice a year?

If so, please contact:

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...”

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: Rev. Surendra Wesley 0428 489 222

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

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Anglican Church Inverleigh Church Services each Sunday 9am Inverleigh 11am Bannockburn 5pm Meredith 38 High Street, Inverleigh Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559 John Bolitho 0418 319 695

Inverleigh and District

Red Cross

Red Cross is able to begin meeting again in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.

The dates for the year are as follows : August 9 at 12 noon for AGM, October 11. December 13.

(Xmas Lunch to be decided.)

Sec Cathy Altmann 0409 024 578 President &Chairperson: Barb Meek 0409 050 046

Inverleigh Hall Hall Hire Contact The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset.

If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact

Anne-Maree Tarbett

0417 512 240

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.

We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!

Contact Brooke for details of meeting times once restrictions ease. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Brooke Wauchope Ph 0431 006 761

30 Leigh News VICTORIA PARK Park Street INVERLEIGH

GROUNDS FOR HIRE TOILETS GRASS & SHADE OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER) CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS Reasonable Rates CONTACT: Denise Cook 0419 103 196

Tai Chi @

Teesdale Community Hall Thursday’s 9.30am phone: 0414 944 926

NOTICEBOARD KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall

We have 2 tracks:

One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.

*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Pat 0417 339 161

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall) Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale

FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724 BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

Probus update for

OCTOBER 2021

CHECK WITH YOUR LEADERSHIP FOR PROGRAM UPDATE For more information please call: President: Ann Hancock 0410 453 958 Secretary: Sandra Bance 5210 7777 "bannockburnprobus@gmail.com" All function dates are subject to Covid Lockdown rules in place at the time.

(NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.

VICTORIA PARK wish to advise

the Scrap Bin is OPEN at present.

INVERLEIGH SING SESH

LOVE TO SING? LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE? INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU?

Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

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Phone: 4217 3810 We are open: Tuesday's 9am till 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm Saturdays: by appointment.

Appointments for ALL Childrens needs are available during the School Holidays.

Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm Winter Sports are approaching too.

Make an appointment now for Mouth Guards

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Creating bright smiles for the whole family

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Local Towing Operator, DAVO's TOWING can handle all your towing needs, as you can see from the attached photos.

David and Isabell are available to answer all your questions related to moving cars and machinery.

Give them a call

0429 958 769

PERSONALISED SERVICE 24 HOURS Phone 13 19 24

NOW AVAILABLE 8 Seater maxi-cab, plus wheelchair access

MUSHROOM COMPOST is now available Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926 to arrange for pick up from Inverleigh Shelford Road INVERLEIGH

$4 per Bag or $50 per M3 Paul Corcoran 0416 491 546 Paul O Grady 0414 932 018

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IN OTHER NEWS Hendra Virus Update

What to do if you find a fledgling bird?

Fledgling is the stage in a flying animal's life between hatching or birth and becoming capable of flight. This term is usually applied to birds, but is also used for bats.

Researchers from CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness have identified a further genotype of Hendra virus in samples collected from Australian flying foxes.

With Spring and warmer weather comes the chance you will come across a baby bird on the ground.

This confirms that the Australian flying fox species are the natural host for Hendra viruses.

If you find a fledgling, the best course of action is to leave it alone. They will often hop around on the ground and look awkward, this is a natural stage, and the parents are most always keeping a close eye on them.

Researchers have found the virus in 11 flying foxes, including seven grey headed flying foxes from Victoria.

The virus was last week detected in a horse near Newcastle.

Hendra can be found in flying foxes broadly across Australia.

Flying foxes have never been shown to transmit Hendra virus directly to humans.

People can be infected with Hendra virus through contact with infected horses.

Though spillover of Hendra virus to horses has not occured in Victoria, these findings remind us that Victoria is not risk free and precautions should be taken.

This is of particular importance in regions with horses arriving from interstate or large flying fox populations.

Hendra virus can spread from horse to horse with direct contact with infected body fluids, or through indirect contact via equipment contaminated with infectious body fluids.

Birds can appear to be orphaned when in fact they are just learning to fly. Birds can take up to two weeks to learn to fly properly once they have left the nest.

If you find a baby bird that is injured, keep it warm put it in a box and bring it to the clinic.

Our Vets will evaluate its injuries, treat the injured bird and then it will be collected by one of our wildlife carers who will rehabilitate and release them.

Please never be tempted to keep a native bird as a pet.

What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia?

Hi this is Sandy, one of the Vet nurses at the clinic. I adopted Penny one year ago, a kitten with Cerebellar Hypoplasia. She requires special care, but we love her very much. I decided to share with you this condition.

Penny was one of a litter of three kittens I fostered. She was the only one to develop this condition.

Cerebellar hypoplasia is a developmental condition in which the cerebellum of the brain fails to develop properly. The cerebellum is the portion of the brain that controls fine motor skills such as balance, coordination and is responsible for spatial awareness.

Cerebellar hypoplasia most commonly occurs when a pregnant cat becomes infected with feline panleukopenia virus and passes the infection to her unborn kitten or kittens. The condition may only affect one kitten in the litter or may involve all littermates.

Signs of cerebellar hypoplasia are generally first detected when the kitten begins walking. This is when I noticed Penny was different to her litter mates.

Leigh News 35 Symptoms of Hendra may include: Fever Lethargy Sore throat Nasal discharge Increased respiratory rate A Hendra virus vaccine is available for horses. Vaccination is the single most effective way of reducing the risk of Hendra virus infection in horses.

Please contact the clinic if you have any further questions or to book a Hendra vaccination for your horse.

Cats with cerebellar hypoplasia often bob their heads and appear wobbly when walking, or suffer from intention tremors.

Cerebellar hypoplasia is not a painful condition, nor is it contagious. Some of the disorders that are associated with cerebellar hypoplasia are progressive, which means the condition worsens over time. This is happening in Penny's case.

Cats with cerebellar hypoplasia can still have happy lives. They should be kept inside as their ability to protect themselves outside is greatly compromised.

The condition is caused by a lack of development in the brain so there is no known treatment.

This disease can be prevented by vaccination of female cats against panleukopenia (feline distemper) prior to pregnancy.

A Big Thankyou Welcome Our New Vet We would like to welcome to the clinic Dr Elliot Tan Dr Elliot is originally from Perth and has been working for the past 2 years in a mixed practice in New South Wales. Dr Elliot has a keen interest in all aspects of mixed practice and is looking forward to getting to know our wonderful patients and clients.

We would like to give a big thankyou to Jennie Parker for her wonderful support and amazing cooking. Her culinary offerings continue to delight all of us!

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Come along for a cuppa and chat at Inverleigh Playgroup!

Inverleigh Playgroup is a weekly play session for children aged 0-4 years.

We offer a range of activities and free play with a large collection of toys and equipment.

Run by a volunteer committee of parents, Playgroup provides a great opportunity to meet other families from the community. New members are always welcome.

When: Wednesdays during the school term Time: 9.30 – 11.15am Where: Inverleigh Public Hall (venue updates are posted on our Facebook page) Cost: $4 per family, BYO healthy snack Please check our Facebook page for important information regarding current COVID restrictions and other announcements Inverleigh Playgroup President: Anna Kichakov 0415 588 454

Get your weekends back and enjoy coming home to a neat and tidy Garden.

Ride on Mowing, Rubbish Removal, Weeding, General Handy Man Jobs.

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More Trivia....

At birth Dalmation puppy is pure white.

Butterflies can taste with their feet.

In a year, the average person walks about 4 miles making their bed.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times.

Koala's and Humans are the only animals with unique fingerprints.

Rubber Bands last longer when refrigerated.

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40 Leigh News Danny’s Firewood & Tree Ser vices *Sugar Gum Firewood.

4.5 mtr Trailer or 8 mtr Truck......... "delivered" *Tree Removal and Clean Up *Paddock Clean Up *Telehandler with Elevated Work Platform & Log Grab *13 tonne excavator, *small kubota tractor with grab *13 mtr cherry picker. *Firewood Processor, Wood Splitter & Saw Bench Contact: Danny Busbridge 0438 355 383

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Ray Sarcevic Mobile: 0418 524 661

Winchelsea Community Bank

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The local Community Bank has been in operation for 18 years now and we thought it might be timely to remind our current and potential customers of how the bank has been able to provide the high quality banking service and supply financial support back to the local community.

Although branded as a Bendigo Bank, the business is actually owned by local shareholders and managed by a board of volunteers who have a passion to see their community prosper and grow. The management company is called Corangamite Financial Services and was set up in 2003 with the support of local investment to kick off the first branch at Winchelsea. This company then franchised the Bendigo Bank products and shares the profits that are made from your banking. The Anglesea community then supported the opening of the second branch in Anglesea in May 2005 and the company opened a third branch at Lorne in December 2018. These 3 locally owned Community Bank branches now hold in excess $400million of your banking business and have returned over $3million in community grants to schools, kindergartens, sporting clubs, community service groups, hospitals and environmental groups.

As well as these benefits, the local shareholders who originally purchased company shares to kick start the project, have received a regular dividend since 2006 that has further rewarded these investors for their willingness to embrace the community banking concept.

The company has been delighted to service the banking needs of this region in partnership with the Bendigo Bank and even more delighted to share the profits of the local business back to the user groups that keep their community functioning. We hope to continue growing our customer base in the region, allowing us to share more of our success back to you. If you would like further information about connecting to the Winchelsea Community Bank please call 52 673189 or drop into the branch in Main St Winchelsea.

Thanks to all who have supported us and we hope to have more customers sharing in this wonderful community story.

Rob Cameron. Community Development Manager 0435 528 850 · rcameron@corangamitefs.com.au

Corangamite Financial Services Limited · 11 Main Street, Winchelsea VIC 3241

Proudly part of Bendigo Bank

Community Bank · Anglesea, Lorne and Winchelsea

Our new Complete Home Loan… …takes care of you completely. Great rates and 100% offset make the Complete Home Loan one of our most exciting home loans yet!

So whether you’re buying your first or next home, refinancing or investing, the Complete Home Loan has you covered.

Chat to a home loan specialist today, phone Community Bank Winchelsea on 03 5267 3189 or search Bendigo Bank home loans.

bendigobank.com.au Terms and conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. All information including interest rate is current as at 7 September 2020 and may be subject to change. Full details available on application. Credit provided by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 Australian Credit Licence 237879. A1419239 OUT_1497386, 10/09/2020

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Bannockburn Pharmacy Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:30pm Saturday: 8:30am – 1:00pm Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

6 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331 Ph: (03) 5281 1519 Fax: (03) 5281 1450 Email: bannockburn.pharmacy@nunet.com.au Owners: Scott Wilkes & Damian Bennett

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* Professional - Vaccination Clinic - Free Blood Pressure Testing - Diabetes Australia (NDSS) Agency - Home Medicine Reviews - Webster-paks - Free Prescription filing service - Free Prescription reminder service (medAdvisor) - Extensive range of Vitamins & Supplements - Medela Breastpump Hire - Hiring of crutches - Weight Loss products - Ear & Nose piercing - FREE Home Delivery Service to: o Bannockburn o Teesdale/Shelford o Inverleigh o Lethbridge o Batesford

- afterpay available - Roogenic Tea stockist - Passport Photos (Aust. & International)

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* 5 cents for every $1 spent on non-prescription

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A New Way To Receive Care

PERSONALISED IN-HOME CARE & COMPANIONSHIP IN THE GEELONG REGION Home Instead Geelong Established in 2018, Home Instead Geelong is the region’s trusted choice for in-home care and companionship.

Giovanni and his wife Giselle started the business with CAREGivers keen to make a difference to the way care is provided to ageing adults in their local community.

Giselle Siano, a Geelong local and registered pharmacist, has worked in hospital and community sectors for more than 10 years. Giovanni Siano discovered his passion for the industry while working as an aged care business consultant.

In less than three years, Home Instead Geelong now employs more than 200 people and delivers over 12,000 hours of care each month. Their focus is on employing local people, providing quality training and development, and supporting the local economy.

based approach to care, coupled with a passion for supporting seniors in their local community Home Instead personally match their clients with like-minded CAREGivers, who will be their regular helper. Clients have complete control over when they receive assistance, whether it be once every few weeks or 24/7 in-home care.

Their dedicated team is also available on the phone 24/7, meaning you can rest assured help is never far away. And best of all they have the flexibility to adapt to ever changing needs.

Navigating Your In-home Care.

There are two streams of in-home care; governmentsubsidised or self-funded.

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GOLDEN PLAINS SUPREME MEATS

*Fresh Fish now available *Smallgoods- handmade on the premises.

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Phone: 5281 2283

Spit Roast Oven Hire Available

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Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 2:30pm

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Services Available Acute Hospital Urgent Care Residential Aged Care Dementia Specific Care Home Care Packages Physiotherapy Dietician District Nursing Diabetes Education Occupational Therapy Planned Activity Groups Community Health Groups Palliative & Continence Care Podiatry Maternal Child Health

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GIVING KINDER KIDS IN GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE THE BEST START TO SCHOOL

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure all children in the Golden Plains Shire attending a funded kindergarten program in 2022 have the right support in place to help them transition from early childhood education to the start of their formal school life.

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 5 early childhood learning centres in the shire Victoria would benefit from almost $95,100 in School Readiness Funding for new programs, supports and extra staffing helping them provide world-class early education and give children the best start in life.

Funding recipients include: •Teesdale Preschool •Rokewood Kindergarten •Inverleigh Kindergarten •Bannockburn Kindergarten

•Happy Feet Early Learning

This funding is among the $53.9 million available in 2022 for more than 2,500 Victorian funded kindergarten services from the Labor Government’s $160 million School Readiness Funding initiative.

The Australian-first initiative addresses gaps in educational disadvantage by building the capacity of services, educators and families to support children's learning and development. The program focuses on growing communication, social and emotional wellbeing skills, as well as improving access and inclusion.

Services will receive a funding allocation based on the level of need from children in their programs, with support available to all three- and four-year-old children in funded kinder programs including sessional and long day care.

The support allows kindergarten services to select the package of resources and programs that best reflects the needs of their children and staff – which can include programs targeting speech, language and literacy, support for culturally and linguistically diverse children and families and tools for parents to support their child's development.

Services can also use funding to tap into the expertise of speech and occupational therapists, language and literacy professionals and child psychologists – who can boost the capability of both parents and teachers.

School Readiness Funding is part of the Victorian kindergarten funding model to help improve learning and development outcomes – with more than 4,200 services receiving funding, helping over 129,000 children.

Making Victoria the Education State starts with the early years, and ensuring no child is disadvantaged as they start their education. The Labor Government is leading the nation in early childhood education, investing almost $5 billion this decade to give three-year-old children access to an additional year of funded kindergarten programs.

From 2022, three-year-old children across the state will have access to at least five hours of kindergarten.

Services will then scale up their hours to reach the full 15-hour program by 2029.

Quote attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney “We are making sure children in Golden Plains Shire have the supports they need for the education they deserve and this funding will help our local kinders best prepare our children for school.”

“We are ensuring kindergarten services have the resources they need to deliver high-quality programs that support all our children so that they can fully participate and get the most out of their early learning years.”

“This needs-based funding will improve outcomes in communication, social and emotional wellbeing, access and participation so that all our children are on track to have the best start to school and are on par with their peers.”

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16 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331 Tel: 03 5281 1481 Fax: 03 5281 1978 www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au Dr Cameron Profitt Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Andrew Bell Dr Samantha Buchholz Dr John Henderson Dr Carolyn Grigg Dr Benjamin Fry Dr Rupali Jain COVID 19 During these times our practice opening hours vary significantly. Please phone the clinic or book online for all available appointments.

Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and has been practising in the community for more than 30 years. Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice in the shire.

We are an accredited teaching practice, training future GPs. Our current Registrar doctor is Dr Veronica Stubbs We also offer the following services Diabetes Education: Jessica O’Shannassy Precise Podiatry: Peter Angelucci Speech Pathology – Ceri Webb Q fever (Testing & Vaccines) Yellow fever (Vaccine) New patients welcome

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KEY HOLDERS NOTICE

Invoices have been sent to all key holders by post or email.

The annual fee is $44 for 2021.

This should be paid before the 31st March 2021 this being the end of the IPA financial year 2020-2021.

A late fee of $7.00 will be charged for late payment.

When payment is made by direct debit please make sure the invoice number is quoted.

A list of key holders and payments will be placed on the notice board inside the pump shed.

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Leigh News Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details

INVERLEIGH AREA Geelong & District Carriage Drivers Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com

St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh 38 High Street, Inverleigh services: please check Leigh News for current times facebook: St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152 Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. Suzy Coleman 0431 080 977 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust President: Sandy McCallum 0408 378 752 Secretary: Des Guinane.

0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Melissa Rutherford 0419 256 014 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Keith Robson 0408 270 107 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Golf & Disc Golf Club President: Greg Erwin 0408 651 744 Email: golf3321@bigpond.com Inverleigh Historical Society Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 Liz McDonald 5265 1270 Inverleigh Playgroup President: Suzy 0431 080 977 Secretary: Deb 0428 794 500 Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256 Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012 Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch President: Deema Johnston 5281 1106 Inverleigh Tennis Club Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690

Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Adult Riding Club President: Narelle Bogle

0438 034 313 Secretary: Claire Heazelwood

0438 449 048 Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Denise Cook ph. 0419 103 196

MURGHEBOLUC AREA.

Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve.

Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770

SHELFORD AREA

Shelford Cricket Club William Green (Pres) 0416 575 367 Andrew Clarke (VPres) 0439 634 891 Shelford Progress Association Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779

TEESDALE AREA

Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. - 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218 CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354 Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Geoff Wild (Sect) 0407 835 731 Bannockburn Probus Club Shirley Wild (Pres) 0447 873 763 Sandra Bance (Sect) 0490 049 953

SES Emergency 000 Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

EMERGENCY Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES

Ring 000

LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12

Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454

Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564

Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222

Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097

Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456 Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488

Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000

Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

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22,47,49 Dog Grooming 27 Driver Tuition 32 Earthmoving 38 Electrician 25,32 Equine 39 Excavation 21,22,25 Firewood 40 Food Swaps 26 Funeral Director 23 Grain 37 Garden Supplies 26 Gardening 37,39 Hall Hire 27 Home & Living 9 Home Care 44 Home Care Staff Training 45 Hot Water 32 Interior Design 19 Justice of the Peace 26 Legal Services 42 Liquid Waste 47 Motor Mechanic 42 Mowers 24 NBN Setup 24 OSHC 26 Painter & Decorator 31,38 Playgroup 37 Plumbing Services 23,27,31,42 Rainfall 13 Real Est. 7,10,45,52 Solar Power 9 Taxi 33 Tax Returns 31 Towing 33 Tree Services 40 Tyres 40 Veterinary 34,35 Wool Buyer 47

An independent agency Shire Ranger 7111 specialising in5220 quality residential Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486and rural lifestyle property.

Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

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If you would like your Club BANNOCKBURN AREA real estate needs... or Service included in this directory, or Bannockburn & District Men's Shed Syd McConachy (Pres)

if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com

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