Inverleigh's new extensions to the existing equipment at Yerram Yaluk Bun are now open. A new Basketball Court, Skate Facility and Bike Pump Track have already proved popular with all age groups. The opening of the Park saw key figures from Federal Government, Local Government and Inverleigh Progress Association.
A organisation that is made up of local residents that want to contribute to making Inverleigh a great place to live What is the IPA?
What does the IPA actually do?
publishes the Leigh News monthly & local phone directory undertakes community projects ie Town Stone Entrances executing the 2023 Inverleigh Community Plan advocate for Inverleigh with government organisations meets with Council every quarter to discuss local issues maintains specific community assets ie Water Standpipe & Clock Tower
Who is on the current IPA committee?
President - Hilary Hamiliton
Vice President - Deb Morrison
Secretary - Keith Windle
Treasurer - Gwenda Smith
Leigh News editor - Peter Trevaskis
Who should be a member of the IPA?
Any local residents that want to see the Inverleigh community continue to thrive into the future!
How much does it cost to join?
Annual membership is only $10
Find us here Website: https://www.inverleigh.org.au/ipa
My name is John Crowe, and I am nominating as a candidate for the Golden Plains Shire Council Elections 2024.
I am a resident at Inverleigh and have been for 63 years. I am married to a soldier’s settlers’ daughter and raised three boys who had a great lifestyle growing up at Inverleigh.
I have been involved in the local school, sporting and community organisations. Currently, I am an active member of the Inverleigh Leigh Valley Lions Club, serving on the executive committee. My professional background was in senior accounting and administration roles in building, tourism and hospital fields.
If elected as your councillor, I would listen to, and understand your concerns. I believe my professional skills will greatly assist me in assessing the financial viability of all policies for economic benefit of you the ratepayer. I would adopt a balanced approach on key areas of Council policies, such as budget, rates, road maintenance, asset management, community groups, seniors and youth opportunities, to name a few.
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As the Shire is in a rapid growth phase, there is a big responsibility that Council makes the right decisions affecting the environment today, so that the Golden Plains Shire continues to be a great place to reside in. I would welcome the opportunity to play a part in this role. I would appreciate and thank you for your vote.
Written and authorised by: John Crowe 7 Bourkes
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If you’re thinking of selling a Rural or Lifestyle acreage property on the Bellarine, the Greater Geelong region or beyond then think Peter Lindeman.
Peter spent 20 years managing farms before jumping the fence to sell them; and over the last 23 years he’s helped over 350 vendors achieve extraordinary results, more often than not surpassing their expectations. Why not let Peter show you how he can help you achieve an outstanding result for your property.
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Golden Plains Shire Council in partnership with Red Flag Leadership and Safer Together Victoria is hos�ng a community workshop in Dereel to assist residents with what to do in a bushfire scenario. The workshop will be held on:
• Sunday 8 September from 10am to 12pm at the Dereel Community Hall.
Facilitated by Jamie Mackenzie from Red Flag Leadership, the workshop will explore the reali�es faced in an emergency or disaster and how those challenges may be tackled – breaking down what’s required and developing the skills necessary to look a�er each other and visitors in the town.
Par�cipants will learn more about the importance of recovery leadership and the challenges of making decisions under stress, as well as gain �ps on how to manage stress and uncertainty in an emergency.
Par�cipants will also have the opportunity to share their knowledge with other members of the community and work together to develop a community response to emergency.
To register to a�end the workshop, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events or email emergencymanagement@gplains.vic.gov.au
For further informa�on on the workshop, contact Council’s Bushfire Resilience Officer at enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111.
Hello Reader's,
Junior registrations are now open. If you already have a PlayHQ account you will be able to add your child to the Inverleigh Cricket Club via the link below.
Otherwise set up your PlayHQ account and follow the steps for registration and payment via the same link. https://www.playhq. com/cricket-australia/register/76d10e
We appreciate early registration so we can plan teams, but we will also be available to help you register at our community day on September 8th.
Please direct questions to Carlie on 0410 470 299.
My name is Brett Cunningham and I will be standing for Council in the Golden Plains Shire this October. I have lived in this Shire for over 40 years and been involved in the local community in many rolls during that time. Please consider voting for me in the upcoming Council Elections.
PETER TREVASKIS IS "100" and going strong. Recently Peter’s grandson was required to attend school dressed as someone who was 100 years old. He chose to go as his “Pa-Pa” who (spoiler alert) is nowhere near 100 yet but has published 100 issues of Leigh News and been its editor since 2015. We may never know who nominated him as Senior Citizen of the Year in 2021 but there are many likely suspects and while discretion remains the better part of valour, our town elders all know how much work he does to keep us all on the same page.
The work of bringing our town and community together via media and organisations is a delicate and time consuming task. Without all the networks of people: police, RSL, sporting clubs, poets, seniors’ groups, churches, historical society and progress association coming together under the "Leigh News" masthead, we’d be a scattered and isolated bunch. Bannockburn has no local paper anymore and while the transition from print media to social media may be viewed as inevitable by those born this century, there is much that gets lost in the scrolling of devices and the rush of digital data.
Peter Trevaskis is president of the Leigh Senior Citizens group which numbers 40+ and he continues to champion The Golden Oldies Men’s Group in Bannockburn (both groups’ funding is tenuous and tenaciously maintained by Peter). He does this while keeping monthly editions of the Leigh News coming out through droughts, plagues and flooding rains. Each month we print 750 hard copies, email 450 copies and publish each edition to the Inverleigh Facebook page which has 2000+ subscribers. It is also uploaded to Inverleigh.org.au where past issues can also be accessed. All this work is done for love and for free.
Peter, like many newer residents, worked elsewhere when he and his wife Dot moved here in 2000 and it was only on retirement he found time to get to know
the town, its people and its needs. He directly succeeded Grattan Frazer as editor but the torch had been carried for decades prior by Luanne Thornton, Mike Withers, Stuart Carter, Keith Windle, Ian Lyster, Brian Burbage and others, each of whom understood the important role a local newspaper plays in connecting a town’s diverse inhabitants.
Local service providers who advertise through the Leigh News have printed visibility on pages that circulate the district for a month. They are not just floating in cyberspace and they don’t get lost in the algorithms of wider web searches. Advertising contributions keep us afloat and offer opportunities for each of us to support our own community members. Leigh News is a treasure we’d miss if it was gone and it offers us all a current voice and an historical narrative. Where the shire prints impersonal corporate newsletters, Leigh News is the voice of the district and is quick to respond and include. Try us.
Be it the floods in 2016 or the floods of 2022 or the 150th anniversary of the district’s primary schools, Leigh News was there and Peter, ever ready with a camera and keyboard. Without the editorial work he does (largely single handedly) the annual wonders of the Dachshund Derby, the Good Friday Appeal, the inauguration of Disc Golf in 2017 and the splendours of the Shelford Duck Race might have passed us by and would exist merely on a cloud.
Thanks to Peter, I for one, can tell you the skate park’s opening 2 months earlier was due to popular demand and irrepressible teen trespassers. He has the heads up and low down on the new bakery or the oldies’ exercise classes (their term not mine) on Thursday. Thanks to his trusty archive, he can tell us that the wonderful stone piles announcing Inverleigh on the Hamilton Highway, were constructed in March 2020, while in March 2019 you can read about how close we came to the service roads becoming a one way system. Through past issues we can remember the wonderful Gladioli restaurant that came and went like a delicious love affair. Who remembers the bus crashing into the white house or the goods train catastrophe in November 2022? Peter does and it’s all recorded for posterity, even a photo of the milestone outside his brother’s house on the Bannockburn Shelford Rd which makes the claim. ‘On this spot in 1788, nothing happened.’ Who knows, something might have, but that was another story that predated this chronicle. Leigh News was started in August 1977 by Ian Lyster so thanks Peter for keeping it going until 2024 and beyond!!
Story by Neal Drinnan
It is true! This is my 100 editions as Editor of the Leigh News.
I really love preparing each edition, thanks to the loads of information and articles they keep coming to my desk. I rarely have to chase contributors for information. It just keeps coming in!
And what about our Skate Park, Basket Ball Court and Bike Pump Track, and the lights!!!
I have yet to get my skates out but my grandsons Henry and George love the new facility. Many thanks to all those who have made it all possible. And what about the Hail we had in Inverleigh yesterday (25th August). It was so loud! But we are still falling behind with rainfall. I trust we will get some soon for the crops and our gardens too.
where's Maggie?
So for now, keep safe, and come down to check out the enlarged play space in Inverleigh.
Bowser Bean Inverleigh is not all Petrol and Gas! Come in store and explore all the scrumpious food to go!
• Sandwiches
• Wraps
• Salad Rolls
• Fruit Salad
• Spring Rolls
• Potatoe Cakes
• Dim Sim's
• Chocolate
• Drinks
• Plus more........
The main picture for August on the Inverleigh Historical Society’s 2024 calendar features a very happy Inverleigh Senior football team with a grinning Coach, Chris Moore (at the rear wearing a cap and a smile.) The Seniors, led by Jack Fiolet, had a very convincing win in the Grand Final at St. Albans Reserve, beating Thomson by 63 points, the scores being – Inverleigh 15 goals 5 behinds 95 points to Thomson 4 goals 8 behinds 32 points. This win helped wipe memories of three recent losing grand finals by the Hawks.
Inverleigh’s last premiership was in 1992 with a hard-fought win over Modewarre and, previous to that, a Flag in 1961 when they defeated Lara. ‘Evergreen’ Mel Quinlivian played in that team and also in the last Reserve Premiership team in 1974 against Anakie. The Seniors win followed the Reserves team, led by Adam Muir, who defeated East Geelong by 8 points – 7 – 9 – 51 to 6 – 7 – 43 before the main game.
The photo top left shows the 2 Premiership Cups – the Seniors winning the Morris Seniors Cup and the Reserves winning the Buckleys Cup and both adorned with the brown and gold colours of the Inverleigh Hawks. Both Premiership Cups now sit proudly in the clubrooms for all past, present and future players and supporters to enjoy.
The bottom left photo shows former player and club legend Russell McIntosh, Club President David Haste with a friendly arm on Russell’s right shoulder, former player Garry Harding, Reserves Captain Adam Muir, Reserves Coach Ben Web and twice Premiership player Mel Quinlivian enjoying a quiet post victory ale outside the Inverleigh Hotel.
Inverleigh’s first football match was played against Winchelsea in 1875 and for many years they played ‘local’ teams/districts on an ad hoc basis until joining the Barwon Football Association in season 1911.
meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall 0n the 4th Wednesday of each Month @ 2pm (Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
The list below shows the various leagues and associations that the Inverleigh Football Club has played in over the years.
1912 playing again against local and Geelong teams on an ‘ad hoc’ basis
1913 re-joined Barwon Football Association
1914 - 1923 Leigh Football Association
1924 – 1925 “ In recess”
1926 Polwarth Cup
1927 - 1935 Matheson Cup
1936 Geelong Sub-district Football League
1937 Recess
1938 - 1952 Elliott Cup
1953 Recess
1954 - 1994 Geelong & District Football League, playing as Leigh Districts from 1970 until 1994.
1995 - 2001 In Recess
2002 - 2024 Geelong & District Football League as Inverleigh Hawks.
Article prepared by: Alan Hart APM
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.
- Bronwyn Price, Secretary - Christine Windle, 0403 267 286, inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com
Author, Rob Wight, is a WW1 buff with a passion for researching military history. He is a member of the Western Front Association and Inverleigh Historical Society . Rob’s book tells the stories of 139 WW1 soldiers with links to Inverleigh and Murgheboluc. As a group they are representative of the overall AIF experience.
A summary of the war, the use of many contextual and personal images, and a clear engaging style make this book military and local history at its best.
If you are … ....then you may be interested in our group.
A social Men’s group
meeting in Bannockburn twice a month:
*Club meeting (Meal $25) in Cultural Centre
6 - 9pm Third Tuesday each Month.
*Bus Trip from Bannockburn Cultural Centre to various destinations! $10 p.p.
9am to 4:30pm
Contacts : Rod McKenzie: 0408 527 704
Murray McMillan: 0408 036 783
Keith Burton: 0409 439 831
This group has been created to bring members of the community together
Maybe you are a senior citizen looking to make some new friends? OR
You live with a disability and want more social opportunities that are close by?
Maybe you are simply living alone and wanting something different to do and a person to have a cuppa with
Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.
Exercise Classes Each Thursday from 10am till 10:30. in the Inverleigh Public Hall. Cost $5 each
Seniors Meeting at Inverleigh Hall
Thursday 12th SEPTEMBER @ Midday
We will have lunch together ($10 each) Cooked again by "Tracy" SENIORS BUS OUTING
Thursday 26th SEPTEMBER @ 9am. we are going to "Werribee Open Range Zoo" morning tea @ Werribee Roadhouse, Lunch@local RSL(Max 23 seats on the Bus)
Confirm your booking with Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 for more info contact-
President: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791
Treasurer: Val Robertson 5265 1492
1 To provide an opportunity for senior residents and those with a disability to socialise in a friendly and safe environment
2 To increase social connectedness and reduce loneliness and isolation in our community
3 To reduce the risk of mental health issues developing by doing the above
What s on this month?
Thursday 13th of June, 10:30am - Wintergrational Storytime in the Library
Thursday 27th of June, 10:30am - BINGO in the Cultral Centre
If you would like to get involved or know someone who would benefit from this kind of interaction reach out for more information on 5281 4444 or email Kelly at kelly kenshole@stockdaleleggo com au Proudly Sponsored & Supported by
Hesse Rural Health will shortly expand their weekly Exercise Group which meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall on Thursday's from 10am to 10:30.
This group targets the over 60's age group and provides a wide range of challenges including: *Balance * Strength *Co-ordination etc.
Led by Jaxon and his capable assistants, the routines are conducted in a lighthearted and friendly manner. Regular assessments are also conducted to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of each individual and adjustments to routines are made to suit each individuals need.
Fellowship together over a coffee at Sonny Cafe follows. Weekly cost is $5 pp and enrolment requires your "my aged care number" & "medicare number".
Come along on a Thursday morning and check out if this routine suits your needs. You will be made very welcome by all.
P.Trevaskis
White Lotus Reiki and Crystals offers an extensive range of ethically sourced, genuine crystals, lamps, crystal and gem Jewellery, books, tarot and oracle cards, smudging products, homewares, warm winter shawls, scarves and so much more.
Jane is also a Reiki and Sound Healing practitioner, offering individual appointments, and beginning in July, group Sound Healings will be on offer at the Inverleigh Public Hall. Both Reiki and Sound Healing (or Sound Bath), aim to promote positive health and wellbeing and may assist to reduce stress, anxiety, sleeplessness and improve the bodies natural healing.
Traditional Usui/Tibetan Reiki, works to unblock and realign the body's seven main energy centres, known as chakras and involves the gentle laying of hands on or above the body to facilitate the harmonious flow of energy throughout the body.
Sound Healing is delivered through sound vibration utilising crystal singing bowls, each of which is aligned and tuned to the frequency of the seven main chakras and like Reiki, facilitates the harmonious flow of energies throughout the body.
If you would like to know more or to book an appointment, you can drop into the shop for a chat or contact Jane;
Mob: 0417 143 669
Shop: 1/29 High St, Inverleigh E: Whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com
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Date: Friday 23 August 2024
Golden Plains Shire Council has developed site plans for Teesdale Turtle Bend Events and Recreation Space following community consultation earlier this year. Council Invites residents to have their say on the site plans from Friday 23 August until 5pm, Friday 13 September.
The site plans have been developed based on community feedback provided through the initial phase of community consultation in February 2024. Proposed upgrades include: upgrading the stage area and surrounding pathways, replace existing picnic tables with family-sized accessible tables, install a new playspace area, improve parking, upgrade the bike and skate facilities, install fitness/agility areas and increase safety around crossing points and shared path trails.
Golden Plains Shire Council Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said the proposed upgrades in the Teesdale Turtle Bend Reserve Recreation and Events Space site plans aim to cater to a diverse range of age groups
“Council received more than 120 responses during the initial consultation page, which goes to show how important this community space is to Teesdale residents and visitors to the area,” Cr Cunningham said.
“This project aims to increase opportunities for social connection and inclusion for residents and users and will support the health and wellbeing of the Golden Plains community. Having community-endorsed site plans is an important part of advocating for State and Federal funding to make these improvements a reality,” he said.
“I encourage Teesdale residents and visitors to view the plans and share your thoughts to further inform this project as it progresses.”
The Teesdale Turtle Bend Recreation and Events Space Site Plans engagement is open from Friday 23 August until 5pm, Friday 13 September 2024. Local residents and visitors are encouraged to view the plans and provide their feedback by visiting goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations.
Once the site plans have been finalised, Council will advocate at a State and Federal level for funding to deliver the proposed upgrades for the Teesdale Turtle Bend Reserve Recreation and Events Space.
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Released by: Michael Tudball, Acting CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council
Media contact: Lachlan Cowlishaw, Senior Advisor, Communication and Engagement, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7199 │M. 0407 141 271 │E. lachlan.cowlishaw@gplains.vic.gov.au
`The Teesdale Turtle Bend Committee warmly invites you to our: Annual
The Turtle Bend Committee brings our community together for events such as the Live@Turtle Bend Lantern Parade and Music Festival. We also oversee precinct management, including improvements like the Blue Tongue Lizard Bridge, and more!
You can help ensure Teesdale remains a connected, vibrant place to live, without committing a lot of time! Come along, meet our friendly committee, and learn how you can be involved!
When: 7pm, Thursday 12 September.
For more information, call: David 0429 005 386 or Lana 0408 104 630.
VICTORIA PARK INVERLEIGH RESERVE Notice is given of a PUBLIC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
To be held at the Victoria Park Reserve, Park Street, Inverleigh on the 10th September 2024 commencing at 6.30 pm
The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Victoria Park Inverleigh Reserve for a term of three years.
The current committee’s term will expire on the 10th September 2024.
All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
0407 850 041
0407 850 041
0407 850 041
Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action office or at the meeting.
For further enquiries please contact: the Secretary Christa Jones on 0408 342 403
Bannockburn Library has a range of activities this September.
This month we present a special workshop in partnership with the Golden Plains Shire. Creative Dance with Lyndel Quick from Blink Dance Theatre. Experience choreographic principles and movement design. Explore dance warmups and activities while exploring the bodies relationship to space and others. On Saturday 7th September, 9:30 to 11:30. This event is for ages 12+. Book through the Geelong Regional Libraries website.
At Garden Chat, share your gardening tips and learn new ideas about various garden topics. Come along on Monday 16 September, 10.30am- 11.30am.
Interested in exploring new books? Book Chat meets monthly on a Monday. Talk about the books you are
reading and gain new recommendations. Join us on Monday 30 September, 10.30am-11.30am.
Places are now available to join our Library Book Club. We read and explore a new title each month, available at the library. The next Book Club meeting is on Wednesday 18 September, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
The school holidays are approaching and we will be running a range of programs for children and youth Sessions running between Monday 23rd September to Friday 4th October.
To book & for more information, visit the Geelong Regional Libraries’ website.
Our reserve is not a dumping site
I have been regularly visiting the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve for the past 5 years and one of the most common sights, sadly, are the piles of dumped rubbish. I have seen all sorts of things dumped in our reserve. Roof tiles, building materials such as concrete and broken PVC, car parts, tyres, and countless bottles, cans and glass shards. Bizarrely, I once saw a fridge full of rotting fish in bags – the fridge is still in the reserve to this day. To me, this dumping is troubling and saddening. The illegal dumpers do not realise that the reserve is an important community asset which benefits us all, and having it sprinkled with garbage is a great loss.
The reserve sees mixed use from dog walkers, horse and motorbike riders to wildflower enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The physical and mental health benefits of a nice walk in nature are priceless. For me, the reserve’s primary value is to escape society and be a part of the natural, untouched bush. That illusion becomes broken quickly when you’re looking at the ground and spotting a beer can or plastic wrappers every 25 metres.
recent good news however, in that the group has received a grant from Bannockburn & District Grants which has gone towards two new handheld GPS units. Used previously for marking invasive boneseed, these will also be used to mark dumping sites for removal.
The Friends of the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve hold rubbish clean-up days which usually focus on roadside areas as they are the most visible and accessible. The larger items of hard-waste dumped deep inside the reserve are a lot harder for the Friends group members to address. There is some
Not to excuse bad behaviour, but everybody is feeling the cost-of-living pinch right now and I suspect it is playing a part in the rise of dumped rubbish I have noticed. The fuel costs, disposal fee and even the time involved in getting rid of an old fridge clearly is too much for some people. It should be as easy and affordable as possible to do the right thing. One solution could be a Golden Plains Shire hard-waste collection service to alleviate the dumping issue by providing people with a free and legal method of disposing of these kinds of items. Shire residents would benefit from a system similar to The City of Greater Geelong’s system where residential properties can book two hard waste and two mattress collections each financial year. If anyone is interested in coming along to help out the Reserve, or for any enquires contact: Keith Windle on 0429 651 298 or at windle.keith@gmail.com. You can also like our Facebook page ‘Friends of the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve’.
In the meantime, enjoy a bird walk with the Friend’s group on Sunday 8th September 9.30- 11.30. Meet at the Common Road entrance. Spare binoculars will be available.
Dale Cicer
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
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.
G’Day from the penners for September. This month’s poem is from one of our newer members. Gail has led an interesting life, with stints of living overseas including Arab lands and she regularly writes about her experiences, which we all find fascinating. This little beauty is about some experiences a bit closer to home.
We hope you enjoy it. Remember you can contact us, like Gail did, via our email address goldenpens4@gmail.com
Cheers, Wendy.
By Gail Griffin
Not so very long ago we four were at ‘The Zoo’, Enjoying some respite at last, our game of golf concluded. In the back room, just us four, we shared our plans and outings, Perused the menu, ordered food, and… continued talking.
The rest they say is history. We all know what ensued. An errant egg jumped off Marg’s plate and bounced upon the floor! The waitress scooped it up post haste and dropped it in a bin. What laughs we had at its expense—that funny runaway egg!
Another time, another place, the club house at Curlewis. We found a table, settled down, decided what we’d have, Approached the bar and ordered drinks, along with simple snacks, Then sat back down and waited for the fare to be delivered.
Coffees came, paninis too, and even extra napkins But toasted gluten-free cuisine takes much more time it seems. We waited, waited patiently, for Marg’s bespoke delight And there it was! Upon a plate. Aloft and coming near.
‘Ta da!’ I shouted, so excited. ‘Finally, it’s here!’ ‘Oh no!’ we chorused. ‘Not again! Look out. It’s taken off!’ And right before our very eyes, with mouths agape in shock The flying sanger launched itself and crashed onto the floor!
Embarrassed, crushed and mortified the waitress stood stock still: ‘I’m sorry, Marg. I couldn’t do… anything… to stop it!’ But by this time, we’d laughed and laughed, ‘Til tears ran down our cheeks.
‘Not your fault,’ we reassured, the food and beverage waiter. ‘It’s not the first time that we’ve had a foodie misadventure.’ And so with that, another lunch, was fixed within our psyches Of times enjoyed, made memorable, by airborne eggs and sangers.
Hello all,
Good to see the new Inverleigh skate park, BMX track and basketball court open and a big thanks to those involved in getting this project up and running. Please respect the area, Police have already had a call about a vehicle driving onto and parking on the basketball court.
I have had some reports of a couple of locals regularly drink driving after sessions at the hotel. If you are detected driving with a breath alcohol level of .05 or more it means a loss of licence and fitting of an interlock if you manage to regain your licence. I will be keeping an eye out for some of the people and vehicles nominated and will be doing some random checks of drivers leaving the area.
We are still getting some youths riding about the Inverleigh township on electric scooters and even today while I am writing this article one on a petrol motor push bicycle riding past the shops annoying staff. Electric scooters can’t be ridden by anyone under 16 and petrol fitted push bikes are motor bikes and can’t be ridden without a licence and registration.
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
INVERLEIGH RSL IS ‘CALLING THE ROLL’ TO FIND ANY UNKNOWN LOCAL VETERANS
Inverleigh RSL has launched ‘Operation Roll Call’ to ensure that any currently unknown war Veterans are properly commemorated.
‘We have become aware that our roll of Veterans is incomplete. We are determined to discover all those whose names are presently unknown to us’ said Sue Maguire of Inverleigh RSL
‘Veterans whose names should be inscribed on a local monument or honour board all deserve to be properly recorded’ said Inverleigh RSL President Deema Johnston. ‘In effect we are 'calling the roll’ to make sure that 100% of our district’s Veterans are accounted for’, he said.
‘Operation Roll Call’ will build on the outstanding work already done by members of the Inverleigh Historical Society, who have built up an extensive database of local Veterans who served up to and including World War 2.
‘The names of our district’s Veterans who served in any conflict or operation since 1946 still need to be documented’ said Bronwyn Price, Convenor of Inverleigh Historical Society.
Local families who are aware, or concerned, that they have a military ancestor who has not yet been acknowledged, are urged to contact Sue on 0419 383 207 or Deema on 0430 211 916 with any available details.
I recently attended an information session about smoke alarms and learnt a few new things about alarms and the positioning of them.
Firstly most people should be aware that they need to be tested regularly, monthly has been suggested as a good period of time, just get the broom and give it a press on its button to make sure it beeps.
Then change the battery every year if it is one of those types requiring a battery.
In August 1997 the building code changed so that every new building or renovation of a larger size needed the smoke alarms to hard wired with 240volt electricity. So now we have two types of alarms, older homes with battery only and the newer homes with hard wired and battery back up. Both types need to checked on a regular basis that they are working correctly. In recent times there has also been long life battery alarms that the battery will last the life of the alarm.
So what is the life of a smoke alarm? It is ten years. It is now recommended that they should be changed over every ten years and replaced with newer and more efficient units. This is easy enough for the older style battery only alarm but the newer hard-wired ones will need to be installed by an electrician. If you have older hard-wired alarms then maybe next time
you have the need for an electrician then add alarms to list of work to be done.
Another issue to consider is where to position an alarm. A lot have been placed in hall ways and outside bed rooms, but recent thinking has changed and it is suggested now to have them in all the bedrooms and living areas. This has come about for several reasons but one of the main ones is that people shut themselves in bedrooms on a device and if a fire starts then it takes too long for the alarm to activate if all the doors are closed and when they finally do, then escape can be a lot more difficult. The amount of chargers and electrical devices away from the kitchen area have increased massively with the advent of phones, computers, games and the like and therefore the risk has increased in these rooms.
Smoke alarms can be hooked together as well so if one goes off, they all do, therefore alerting the whole house and not just a room. A working smoke alarm is the first line of defence in your home and they are not that hard to check and maintain. Regardless of any legal requirements, it just good practice to ensure they are working and in good condition to protect your home and family, It is your responsibility, not anybody else’s.
Ewen Peel Inverleigh CFA.
On Saturday 17 August Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions members teamed up with 2 members of the Shelford Cemetery Trust to instal a Lions made table/seat assembly in a restful position at the cemetery overlooking the scenic Leigh Valley.
L to R – Lions members Rob Meek, Stef Haywood, John Macpherson, Shelford Cemetery Trust members Ross Wilson & Robby Rice.
We have had a busy Term 3 with excursions to the Museum of Play and Art in Geelong for our Junior class and our Senior students went to GMHBA stadium and met some football players. We are also looking forward to celebrating Book Week and seeing all the different costumes, some visits to the local Kindergartens and our swimming program coming up later in the term.
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Young Agriculture Professionals Network for South West Victoria Southern Farming Systems was proud to host the inaugural Fields of Future Dinner for the Young Agricultural Professionals (YAPs) network at GMHBA Stadium on Wednesday 14 of August. The fantastic evening was attended by many in the agricultural industry from across the western districts of Victoria, including a representative from Tasmania bring together like-minded young (or young-at-heart!) professionals in the agricultural industry, providing a space to develop connections, network, and socialise. Supported by Southern Farming Systems with funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
The unseasonably warm weather made for a pleasant evening, with delicious food, flowing drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Oli Le Lievre, MC for the evening and founder of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, kicked off the event with a warm welcome, setting the tone for the night.
Guest speaker, Rhys Stanley, AFL Footballer for the Geelong Cats, delivered an insightful speech about his career as an AFL footballer and his experiences in farming, highlighting the interactions between the two. Then after dinner, Dr. Elle Moyle joined Oli for a chat, sharing her journey of buying her own farm at just 27, learning to run it, and how her background as a veterinarian has shaped both her farming lifestyle and her role as District Veterinary Officer for Agriculture Victoria.
Oli then gathered all the guest speaker’s Rhys, Elle, and Scott Chirnside, SFS Chairman of the Board on stage for a Q&A session. The discussion provided valuable insights on how farming has influenced Rhys’ life, enabled Elle to offer more practical advice in her veterinary work, and the importance of engaging young people in agriculture while keeping them passionate and connected. The key takeaway? Enjoy what you do! Finally, Malcolm from the Rural Financial Counselling Service delivered an important talk on managing tough times, offering resources for those who might need them, especially given the dry season.
“The night was a resounding success, made possible by the hard work of the SFS team that truly made the event shine!” said Greta Duff, SFS YAP’s Coordinator.
We look forward to our next YAP’s event. If you’re interested in joining or want to know more about our future activities, visit https://sfs.org.au/project/young-agriculture-professionals-yaps-network. or contact Greta Duff E: gduff@sfs.org.au
Inverleigh and District Red Cross Members (pictured)
Rear: Janine Barry, Alison Roberts, Barb meek.
Front: Flo Swanson, Cathy Altmann, Hilary Hamilton, Heather Bogie, Christine Windle and Joy Gray.
Members of the Inverleigh and District Red Cross Branch celebrated the 110th birthday of the Australian Red Cross in August with delicious red velvet cakes. Nine days after WW1 broke out, a branch of the British Red Cross was started in Australia. Soon there were many local branches. The Red Cross dedicates its 110th milestone to those they have stood by in times of crisis and to the many people who support its important work.
If you would like to know more about our Inverleigh and District Red Cross Branch, please contact Heather Bogie on 0408 521 090. New members are warmly welcomed.
Inverleigh and District Red Cross Branch. Fundraiser $10pp. Morning Tea included. Bookings: Joy Gray 0488 573 156
are held in INVERLEIGH on second Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN @ St. Mary MacKillop School 4th Saturday each Month
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 0447 873 763
of Inverleigh
Leigh Valley
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 John Crowe 0414 674 156.
SURPRISE SHOP
Inverleigh’s OP Shop
Open: Mondays: 1 – 4 PM Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
9 AM – 1 PM Closed School Holidays
EFTPOS and Cash
Do not accept:
Electrical Goods, Car Seats, Furniture, Bikes
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For only $15 each Chain you can get your chains looking brand new 0447 516 857 or 0407 850 041 TODAY TO GET YOUR CHAINS READY FOR THE WINTER. DROP OFF OR PICKUP IS AVAILABLE
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
Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4 Saturday 10 to 1
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
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
St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Meredith
Contact: Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Mob. 0404 598 558 Office: 5286 1230
Office open Wednesday & Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm
CATHOLIC PARISH OF MEREDITH MASS TIMES
Winchelsea - St. John the Baptist @ 5pm Sat. AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24 31,
Anakie – St. Brigid @ 9am Sun. AUG. 4, 18
Meredith – St. Joseph @ 9am Sun. AUG. 11, 25
Bannockburn – St. Mary MacKillop @ 11am Sun. AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25
Inverleigh – Sacred Heart @ 4pm Sun. AUG. 18
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.
LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH
Inverleigh “Forwedonotpreachourselves, but ChristJesustheLord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)
Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.
VISITORS ARE ALWAYSWELCOME
For further information: Rev.SurendraWesley 0428489222
Contact
Anglican Church
Church Services each Sunday 8 am Inverleigh 10 am Bannockburn 5pm Meredith
38 High Street, Inverleigh Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559
Meet monthly in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm. April 8th
June 17th
August 12th AGM at 12noon October 14th December 2nd 12noon Xmas Lunch at Bowling Club
Heather Bogie President 0408 521 090.
Cathy Altmann Secretary 0409 024 578.
If so, please contact: Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240 Can You Help Here?
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!
Social Meetings 7.30pm every last Wednesday of the month (except Dec/Jan).
Meet in Presbyterian Church Hall. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Brooke Wauchope. Ph 0431 006 761
Park Street
INVERLEIGH
GROUNDS FOR HIRE
TOILETS
GRASS & SHADE
OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER)
CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE
ANIMAL FRIENDLY
HORSE YARDS
Reasonable Rates
CONTACT:
Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
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Bannockburn Men's Shed Wesnesday’s 9.30 - 10.30am and Winchelsea Community House on Friday morning from 9.am. phone: 0414 944
Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall
*BYO craft and lunch
*Tea & Coffee provided.
Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Shirley 0447 873 763
(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 0428 386 724
Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)
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.
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.
Hyline Brown Sexed and Vaccinated.
Delivering to: Winchelsea (Eastern Reserve), Inverleigh (Lawsons Park), & Bannockburn (B&S Stockfoods)
Text or Ring Kelvin 0400 559 559 for delivery dates and times
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Updated on 22 August 2024
Early detection helps to stop avian influenza from spreading beyond the existing areas.
Agriculture Victoria is responding to the detection of avian influenza at 7 Victorian poultry farms in the Golden Plains Shire and 1 in the Corangamite Shire. Avian influenza is a viral disease of birds found globally.
Seven properties close to Meredith have been infected with a strain of avian influenza called H7N3. A property near Terang has become infected with the H7N9 strain
A comprehensive disease monitoring program is in place in the restricted and control areas to detect the viruses. Restricted and control areas surround all infected premises.
Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of birds. Serious forms of the disease caused by highly pathogenic (disease-causing) avian influenza viruses can result in severe illness and sudden death in poultry.
From Thursday 15 August 2024 the housing requirement for poultry in the control areas surrounding Meredith and Terang has been lifted:
• the restricted area around the Terang infected property has been reduced from a 5km to a 1.5 km radius
• the control area at Terang has also been reduced from a 15km to a 5km radius
• The control and restricted areas in the Meredith area will remain the same.
Poultry farmers, backyard flock and bird owners are urged to continue to be vigilant and report any cases of unexplained bird deaths to the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Restrictions will change in line with the risk over time, to keep updated on current restrictions please visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianinfluenza.
Agriculture Victoria is contacting residents who are within the restricted and control areas for the avian influenza virus. To help us to transition back to normal – we need to hear from you.
If you have not spoken with us but have received a text or phone message, please call us on 1800 226 226. We would like to know if you have poultry and if they have been unwell in the last month. If you answer yes, we will work with you to monitor your poultry and support your concerns. We will not be imposing further restrictions or removing your birds – if you answer no, we will remove you from our call list.
The spread of avian influenza from birds to people is rare but may occur with some strains of the virus if there is close contact with infected birds or their droppings, or with heavily contaminated environments. Always practice good personal hygiene when handling birds.
People cannot become infected by consuming cooked chicken meat or eggs. If you have had contact with birds on an affected property and you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, call your doctor or the Department of Health on 1300 651 160 for medical advice.
The seasonal flu vaccine doesn't protect against avian influenza, however, it can help prevent the mixing of bird flu with seasonal flu virus
Avian influenza is a notifiable disease. This means that you must tell Agriculture Victoria if you know of or suspect it in any birds. Call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
More information, including movement permits, maps, compensation details and mental health resources, is available online at agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianinfluenza or via the QR code.
For advice on keeping backyard poultry, visit the Agriculture Victoria website and search for backyard poultry.
For information on avian viruses and human health, visit: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/bird-flu-avianinformation
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Welcome Dr Dora Tan
You may have seen our newest vet Dr Dora here at the clinic on a Saturday.
Dr Dora is a 2019 Melbourne University Graduate who currently works at a specialist equine hospital during the week and at Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic on Saturdays.
Welcome to the Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic family Dr Dora!
Bathing Your Dog
There are some major differences between canine skin and human skin. Due to these differences its important to use specific veterinary products when bathing your dog.
Canine skin has a pH of 6.2 and human skin has a pH of 5.5. A good quality shampoo should be pH balanced to the pet.
Canine skin is much thinner than human skin and this means that the delicate skin on our dogs need to be treated and washed with veterinary specific products. These are less likely to strip oils from the coat and disrupt the normal function of the skin.
Hill's nutritionists and veterinarians have developed Hill's Prescription Diet t/d specially formulated to keep your dog's teeth clean and help control the oral bacteria found in plaque.
Features & Benefits include:
* Unique kibble scrubs away laden plaque in the mouth to promote systemic health
* Clinically proven to reduce plaque, stain and tartar buildup
* Reduces bad breath
* Added antioxidants to control cell oxidation and promote a healthy immune system
Hills Prescription dental Diet has been awarded the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance for helping reduce both plaque and tartar accumulation.
We stock Hills Prescription Dental Diet for both dogs and cats. Come into the clinic or call our reception on 03 5281 1221 if you would like more infomation.
We are often out and about walking with our dogs in the nicer weather. It's important to remember spring time in Victoria is usually known as Magpie swooping season.
Magpies swoop to protect their young however not all Magpie's swoop. There are many ways to protect yourself from the minority of birds that do.
Swooping behaviour can be scary and intimidating and usually it is only the male bird that swoops. They only do so if they have chicks in the nest and it can last up to six weeks.
The easiest way to avoid being swooped is to avoid locations where swooping birds are. Leave the area as soon as possible but don't run and if riding
We have a wide range of Dermcare products at the clinic available for purchase. We are more than happy to help find the right choice for your dog. Did You Know?
Fleas thrive in the warmer weather.
Spring is often when we realise that we may have let flea and parasite control lapse over the winter months.
There are many flea and parasite products available such as Simparica Trio or Revolution for Dogs and Nexgard Spectra Spot On for Cats. Call us on 03 5281 1221 or drop into the clinic to discuss which product is best for your pet.regarding any of the above with one of our vets.
That lip curl cats make after sniffing something is called the flehmen response. They use their tongue to trap the pheromones above the roof of their mouth to process them.
a bike hop off and walk as Magpie's see fast moving objects as threatening. If you are travelling in a group they are less likely to swoop as they mainly target individuals.
They are also less likely to swoop you if you’re looking directly at them. Keeping your eyes on the Magpie while leaving can reduce the chance they will swoop again.
You can use an umbrella which can protect you while you move through the area. It shoudn't be used as a weapon but only to protect yourself should the Magpie decide to swoop.
Dr Hugh met this shetland pony recently when he was in at the clinic for a gelding procedure.
The pony lived up to the reputation of a cheeky shetland, stealing a few nibbles on legs during the exam but was a great patient none the less.
If you have a colt requiring gelding please call the clinic on 52811221 to book an appointment.
Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm Saturday 8.00am – 1.00pm
ü Dr. Peter Bond
ü Dr. Kylie Flanagan
ü Dr. Kelly Bond
ü Dr. Keeley Hunter
ü Dr. Hugh Gibson
ü Dr. Charlie Sinclair
We recognise animals large and small are part of your family and our team is committed to providing the best health care available
Telephone: 03 52811 221 OUR SERVICES ü Annual Health Checks ü Full Surgical Facilities ü Digital X-Ray ü Equine Facility
Large Animal
1759 Midland Highway, Bannockburn
info@bannockburnvet.com.au
www.bannockburnvet.com.au
Home Visits ü Dentistry ü AQIS ü In House Pathology
Our fleet of vehicles are growing to all late models and we are now covering an extended area including: Winchelsea, Colac, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Great Ocean Road and Geelong.
We have a fleet of 10 seater Maxi Vans, all with Capacity to carry wheelchairs.
Surfcoast Taxis Pty. Ltd.
All Bookings: 0408 325 992
Fax: 5267 2699
Email: bannotaxis@gmail.com
(Admin or Stan 0429 672 888)
66A Batson Street, Winchelsea, 3241. NDIS provider number 4050001044
Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-4. Come along and try a session!
We run a weekly play session which brings families together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction.
Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys and activities for children to enjoy, and create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connections that last beyond playgroup.
New members are always welcome, we hope to see you at a session soon!
Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with weekly events and special announcements!
When: Wednesdays during school terms
Time: 9.15 – 11.15am
Where: Inverleigh Public Hall
Cost: $5 per family
What to bring: Please bring a piece of fruit to be cut and shared, a drink bottle and a hat
Tea & coffee provided
Six monthly check-ups with your local dentist is a gauranteed way to ensure your smile stays brilliant and your teeth remain healthy with preventitive fluride treatments, dental sealants and early detection of of cavities and gum disease.
GOLDEN PLAINS DENTAL SERVICE
Book now online at: www.goldenplainsdentalservices.com or call us on (03)4217 381
Conveniently located in the centre of Banockburn: 5/14 High St, Bannockburn, Vic 3331
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.
Anglican Church Inverleigh (St Pauls) 38 High Street, Inverleigh services: please check Leigh News for current times
contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152
Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.
President: Keith Windle, 0429 651 298 windle.keith@gmail.com
Geelong & District
Carriage Drivers
Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com
Inverleigh Bowls Club
Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849
Sec. Jenny Peel 0418 301 939
Inverleigh Cemetery Trust
Chairman: Bruce McDonald 0408 567 970
Sextant: Alex (Sandy) McCallum 0408 378 752
Secretary: Tonya Allen. 0411 624 309 inverleighcemetery@gmail.com
Inverleigh Cricket Club
Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309
Inverleigh CWA
Brooke Wauchope 0431 006 761. Inverleighcwa@gmail.com
Inverleigh Football/Netball Club
President: David Haste 0425 810 983
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
Christine Windle 0403 267 286
Liz McDonald 0417 066 433
Inverleigh Playgroup
President: Holly Windle. 0432 632 130
Inverleigh Progress Assoc.
President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384
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
Pres: Campbell Brumby 0419 889 757
Sec: Louise Blersch
Leigh District Adult Riding Club
President: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
Secretary: Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048
Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
MURGHEBOLUC AREA.
Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. 0459 042 910 - committee member booking site - spacetoco email - murgheboluc.hall@outlook.com
SHELFORD AREA
Shelford Cricket Club
Robert Rice (Pres) 0459 491 698
Shelford Progress Association Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779
TEESDALE AREA
CWA Native Hut Branch
Shirley Wild Ph: 0447 873 763
Leighdale Equestrian Centre
Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012
Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454
Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222
Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456
Teesdale Pre School
Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488
Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389
Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328
Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486
Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905
BANNOCKBURN AREA
Bannockburn & District Men's Shed Syd McConachy (Pres) Geoff Wild (Sect) 0407 835 731
Windstorm and Flood 132 500
AMBULANCE, FIRE, SES Ring 000
FOR POLICE-WITHOUT LIGHTS & SIRENS Ring: 131 444
LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14
B’burn Surgery 5281 1481
B’burn Vet 5281 1221
Surfcoast Taxi 0408 325 992
Barwon Water 1300 656 007
Power Failure 13 24 12
Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564
Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097
Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320
Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188
Shire Ranger 5220 7111
If you would like your Club or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com
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Murray McMillan is away for a period of time and during his absence Gwenda Smith will be the contact for Keys for the Stand Pipe pumps. Please phone Gwenda on 0400 296 354 after 5:30 weekdays or anytime weekends. Please call at 14 Peel Rd, Inverleigh, after making phone contact with Gwenda. She will get new clients to complete a registration form with your contact details, including name, address, phone number and email address. A key will be provided for your personal use only. Payment can be made by Cash ($69 total) or an invoice can be forwarded to your email address.
We put you first The team at First National Golden Plains working together to achieve for you. great results
Dr Cameron Profitt
Dr John Henderson
Dr Benjamin Fry
Dr Rupali Jain
Dr Veronica Donahoe
Dr Edward Carson
Dr Rimas Liubinas
A humble beginning for Bannockburn Surgery when it first opened its doors in 1983 – small rooms located between what was the original supermarket and pharmacy.
Soon outgrowing these rooms, they moved in 1986 to 19 High Street with two consulting rooms, a small treatment room and tiny tearoom for its team members. Its current building (16 High Street) was opened in the year 2000 – a purpose-built practice complete with five consulting rooms and a sixth added in 2010.
The practice has grown from strength to strength and has a wonderfully dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses, Reception team and Practice Manager. They also have access to high-quality Allied Health services including podiatry and newly introduced acupuncture with Dr Rimas Liubinas, with plans for more services to follow.
For Bannockburn Surgery who celebrated their forty-year anniversary a few weeks ago, this was a proud milestone. The surgery welcomed back former team members: doctors, nurses, administration staff, and allied health for an evening of festivities reminiscing on the past forty-years and what the future holds for the practice.
The Directors (and Principal GPs) of Bannockburn Surgery would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to those whom have been part of their practice team, past and present. And also extends a warm thank you to patients for ongoing support in entrusting their health to the team at Bannockburn Surgery and their journey.
The surgery has a proud history and is incredibly excited for the future. Not only the future of Bannockburn Surgery, but also in continuing to support the growing community of Bannockburn and its surrounds. The surgery has grand plans and is eagerly awaiting to commence build
Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and have been practising within the community for 40 years. Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice within the shire.
We are an accredited teaching practice –training medical students, nursing students and future GPs.
Dr Rebecca Tidd
Dr Bushra Akhund
Dr Abhirami Selvakumar
Dr Ernest Cheng
of their purpose-built facility to be located next door to their current premises.
It is pleased to announce that another GP Registrar will be joining the team from August, Dr Ernest Cheng, which will extend the provision of service even further. They are also very fortunate that their two current GP Registrars; Dr Bushra Akhund and Dr Abhi Selvakumar will be continuing at the practice for an additional six months.
Bannockburn Surgery doctors will be continuing to bulk-bill patients with healthcare cards and pension cards, as well as those under 16 years old.
Appointments are available daily and the doctors are welcoming new patients.
Book online via the website or contact (03) 5281 1481.
www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday’s & Public holidays = CLOSED
* Professional
- Vaccination Clinic
(Flu, Covid, Shingles, Whooping Cough & Travel Vaccinations)
- Victorian Community Pharmacy Pilot allowing us to prescribe for:
(i) treatment of shingles
(ii) treatment of flare-up mild psoriasis (iii) resupply of select oral contraceptive pills without a prescription for women (iv) antibiotics for uncomplicated pills without a prescription for women
- Absence from work certificates
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Diabetes Australia (NDSS) Agency
- Home Medicine Reviews
- Webster-paks
- Free Prescription filing service
- Free Prescription reminder service (myTWC app & medAdvisor app)
- Extensive range of Vitamins & Supplements
- MooGoo products
- Natio
- Medela Breastpump Hire
- Hiring of crutches
- Weight Loss products
- Ear & Nose piercing
- Home Delivery Service to:
o Bannockburn
o Teesdale/Shelford
o Inverleigh
o Lethbridge
o Batesford
* Other Products & Services
- TerryWhite Chemmart Rewards PLUS Program
* FREE to join
* 20% Discount off gifts ALL YEAR
- Extensive GIFTS to choose from, including:
* Glasshouse
* Frank Green
* Handbags & Wallets
* Fragrances
* Aromatherapy & Wellbeing
- afterpay available
- Maybelline
- Designer Brands
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TINY TOWNS FUND 2024
Thanks to the Tiny Towns Fund, the Inverleigh Public Hall is getting some upgrades!
Their new storage facilities will let them host more events, bring in more community groups, and organise even more activities!
Michaela Settle MP Member for Eureka
michaela.settle@parliament.vic.gov.au 5331 7722 /MichaelaSettleMP
Pictured above Left are: Josh, Sean (the Boss), Scotty and Joe in their Hi-Vis outfits. These 4 men worked on the project from start to completion, assisted by many other separate trades at various times.
Pictured above Right: Federal Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker speaking with local boys from Inverleigh.
