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THE call for large vehicles and caravans to not park in front of Inglewood shops with herit age verandahs has been backed by the town’s development and tourism committee.
Already the book exchange has been well used every Wednesday between 10am and midday. “All we ask is that if you take one leave one.” The exchange has an extensive collection of books including children, crime fiction, Australiana, biographies, gardening and cooking.
T ALKING about the wily being resourceful, we were approached by Tim at the football in Newbridge on Saturday. Tim had been at a school sporting carnival when one of the girls had a fall and a splint was required on an arm. Being somewhat adept in first aid, and devoid of much material to form the splint, Tim reached into his ute cabin and used a previously-read edition of the Loddon Herald to create the splint. Now, that’s a use we could include in the marketing blurb. And we wonder, could the Doc and the Vet become product endorsees? Might be a better money spinner than some of the horses they watch circling tracks!
O FF-SCREEN banter for Editor and The Oracle has seen one story about Jane recounted many times. It all happened a few years back when she graced Serpentine with her presence for a special function. The young bucks of the district had hatched a plan for front row seats, only to be thwarted by the more senior members of the commu nities who turned out bright and early to gain prime positions.
A ND finally, in this premiership week of winter sporting finals, we have a late entry in the best hamburgers of the series. After Serpentine romping to the lead, New bridge has made it a real contest with the balanced blend of meat and onion dished up last Saturday.
BOOKS GALORE A book exchange has opened at Bridgewater’s Platform 1 after Kath McNaught collected more than 500 books to kick-start the initiative. “People still read lots of books and every book in the five bookshelves was donated,” Kath said.
2 | Loddon HERALD Thursday September 8, 2022 W E HOPE the fabulous fathers and grandfathers (and yes, great-grand fathers) had a super duper day on Sunday. Bradley from Boort made sure the message was out for all to see and enjoy as some beau tiful spring sunshine bathed the Loddon and families enjoyed the great outdoors or ven tured to one of the fabulous dining estab Slishments.ADLY,we were informed by The Oracle that his boys were not around to share the hugs. But thanks to some quality engagement and connection work by OTF, The Oracle had his day made when recording this week’s episode of Editor and The Oracle Loddon Valley football netball podcast with the presentation of a “specially autographed” and framed Jane Bunn photo graph. Jane sat on his knee for the rest of the night. And the significance, in case our avid readers have forgotten: No 2 son of The Oracle had his photograph taken with the weather star back at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, making the old man more than a bit jealous.
“Over recent months, several verandahs have been damaged by larger vehicles with the busi nesses having to foot the damage bills themselves.” The committee is also recording incidents of ve randah damage.
The support comes after an tique store owner Catherine Nor man in June called for designated parking bays when part of her shop’s verandah was damaged. In a statement, the committee said: “The IDTC is adding their voice to the businesses of Brooke Street asking drivers of large vehicles to park away from verandahs along the main street.
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THE first delivery of organic waste was made to Bio Gro’s Newbridge facility on Tues day. It was announced last week that the Mount Gamb ier-based company had pur chased the EPA licence and site of Scato Plus after that company was put into liqui dation. Newbridge will be a major site for the company’s organic processing, diverting waste from landfill.
Kerry, earlier named Victoria’s top teacher aide, was announced the national winner of the annual award last Thursday. “Kerry is dedicated to helping achieve positive outcomes for our students and families, placing a strong emphasis on ensuring min imal barriers and providing op portunities for all within the com munity. She is held in very high regard within the wider commu nity and is an invaluable asset to our school.” said Mr Forrest and co-nominator Lea Humphrey. “We wish to congratulate Ker ry, our 2022 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year for her signifi cant work in advocating for vul nerable children and families, and her positive impact on inclusion, wellbeing and student learning at the College.” said director and a co-founder of Australian Teacher Aide, Stella Liliendal. Kerry is the college’s student support co-ordinator and works with the college’s wellbeing team, co-ordinates student support ser vices visits and is a member of the college’s school-wide positive behaviour support team and the respectful relationships team. In 2012, Kerry worked to es tablish the Wedderburn College playgroup, which focuses on building early literacy skills, and access to support agencies for families with children aged 0-5. Kerry’s aim was also to reengage vulnerable community members with the college in a fun and positive way, and ease chil dren’s transition to school in later years. The playgroup has grown from two families to 54 children and carers attending weekly. Mr Forrest said: “Kerry has a passion and desire to learn and improve. She has undertaken a range of professional learning, and facilitates professional de velopment and training oppor tunities for teaching and educa tion support staff and students. “It really does come down to the passion and determination of individual people to drive posi tive change and improvement.”
Kerry (centre) with Lea and Danny after Tuesday’s presentation
Puppy safe POLICE are urging people to be alert to scammers follow ing reports of widespread scam activity linked to the sale of puppies. People should only buy from reputable breeders.
WORK has started on preparing Korong Vale’s flood study with residents praised for their early contributions.
Planned burn A CONTROLLED burn was planned for Dingee on Tues day. Forest Fire Management Victoria said the Djaara Tra ditional Owner burn was of 21.27 hectares at Tang Tang Swamp, 4km east of Dingee.
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Tourism poll push RURAL Councils Victoria wants a a dedicated rural tourism infrastructure fund for rural councils to apply for wishlist.fundcouncilsresentativetationupgradesinfrastructure-relatedtokeytouristvisisites.Thestaterepgroupforlocalincludedthetourismbidinitsstateelection
North Central Catchment Management Authority waterways and floodplain of ficer Owen Hayden said: “We had 13 lo cals attend our drop-in session (last week), which was outstanding for a town the size of Korong Vale. “It shows how important this issue is to the community and why they should have their say into the Korong Vale Flood Study,” he said. “The community understands well that flooding is something that happens often and with little warning. “One local brought in their rainfall re cords over a long period of time, while others provided videos and photos of pre vious floods. All this information will be incorporated in the flood study.” The study will use modelling tools to define the flood risk in the town, produce detailed visual representations of a range of potential flood events, and investigate a range of measures to manage and mitigate flood risk. Mr Hayden said: “We want the commu nity to contribute their local knowledge and experiences about floods in the area. “Local knowledge is essential to the study and will be used to ensure the flood models provide a good representation of the flood risk in Korong Vale.”
KERRY Walker on Tuesday morn ing was acknowledged as the Na tional Teacher Aide of the Year award in front of her biggest fans. Students and teachers at a spe cial Wedderburn College assem bly cheered as principal Danny Forrest made a presentation.
Residents step forward with study information
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MALLEE MP Anne Webster wants to show case the passion and motivation of local pro ducers in the halls of power in Canberra. Dr Webster is planning a Magnificent Mal lee day at Parliament House in November to help the region grow and “attract more busi ness and tourism to the area”. She said: ”Here in Mallee we have plenty of home-grown and manufactured produce to boast about. Since stepping into my role as the federal member for Mallee, I’ve had a vision to champion our region’s produce and its“COVIDproducers.stymied my plans for a couple of years, but here we are and I am very proud to announce Magnificent Mallee, a premier event in November in the Australian Parlia ment House to highlight all that is wonderful about Mallee,” she said, “Magnificent Mallee will provide the op portunity to boost our region’s profile and demonstrate how magnificent Mallee really is. Parliamentarians, their staff and delegates will be able to meander through Mallee, tast ing the varied and wonderful products on display.”“Wehave a lot to offer. The opportunity is open for producers right across the region to partner this spring participating in Magnifi cent Mallee,” said Dr Webster.
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HAZEL Whitmore has become the first buswoman to be in ducted in the Road Transport Hall of Hazel,Fame.of Boort, was ac companied by son James and one of her former mechanics Charlie Barnes at the ceremo ny in Alice Springs.
Of note in these quarterly reports was the processing of planning permits by Council in the 60-day timeframe required under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Grant applications are now open until 17 October 2022 for the Horticulture Netting Program. The grants (which are capped at $150,000) are available to eligible producers covering up to 50 per cent of the cost to purchase or install horticultural netting over commercial production areas.
Taking Loddon produce to Canberra
TODAY is the national day of action when Australians are reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’
The event had been post poned from last year by COV IDHazel’srestrictions.contribution to the industry spans almost 60 years. In 1964, Hazel and her husband Reg purchased the Leaghur school bus run, which saw her driving full time for more than 30 years. Over two decades, the pair built up a strong bus busi ness, laying the foundations for what was to become one of the northern Victoria’s larg est family-owned companies. After Reg’s passing in 2002, Hazel managed the financial and administration side of Whitmore Buslines, funda mentally shaping the way it is today.
Strong nancial position and delivering projects
During the fourth quarter of the 2021-2022 nancial year, 81 per cent of all Planning Permit applications were assessed and issued within the 60-day timeframe. This is 16 per cent above the rural council average.
The Quarterly Building Services Activity Report, showing the number of new building permits and value of works, further highlighted the positive amount of activity going on in our Shire, and people investing in the area. To view Council meeting agendas and minutes visit gov.au/Our-Council/Agendas-and-minuteswww.loddon.vic.
In addition, the median processing days for Council to make a determination on applications is 33 days – well below the rural average of 73 days.
The August Council meeting saw a number of items on the agenda, including the presentation of nancial reports (2021/22 Financial and Performance Statements and 2021/22 End of Financial Year Variation TheseAnalysis).reports showed Loddon Shire in a good nancial position, including a greater surplus, in excess of expectation. As well as strong nancial management by o cers responsible for delivering projects and programs, part of this surplus is also a result of projects being carried forward due to delays because of COVID-19.
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Hazel at her induction into the Road Transport Hall of Fame.
And a meaningful conver sations have already started in Loddon communities. A team from Inglewood and Districts Health Service on Tuesday spoke at Bridge water’s The Bridge commu nity morning tea. And yesterday, the team shared the mental health and wellbeing message with health service staff at a luncheon in Inglewood. Today, the RUOK? com munity conversation will be with Loddon Shire staff in Wedderburn,IDHScommunity, consum er and volunteer engagement officer Cindy Gould said com munity conversations were vital to staying connected and knowing how to respond if someone said they were not ok in the community. “It’s important to encour age action and offer support: for example saying, How can I help?, What would help take the pressure off?, and then making time for that can re ally help, as well as checking in later,” Cindy said.
A number of quarterly reports were also presented. These included Public Health, Road Management Plan Defect Recti cation Compliance, Local Laws and Planning Compliance, Annual Infrastructure Program, Statutory Planning Permit Activity, Strategic Planning and Building Services.
Jumpin’ with lots of jazz: students in the jungle
Mr Cummins said: “(The subdivision) will provide an oppor tunity for people to live within the township and take advantage of future employment opportu nities that will be generated as a result of ongoing commercial, industrial and agricultural de velopment in the region.” He said the land was under uti lised vacant residential property, identified as ‘existing residential growth opportunity’ in the Lod don Shire Settlement Strategy 2019-2034 and would offer larg er block sizes than now being sold in Bendigo and Marong.
The high-energy 30-minute musical, designed for prima ry school-aged performers, is based on the classic Rudyard Ki pling novel and the 1967 Disney film.
STUDENTS from St Mary’s Pri mary School Inglewood will be jumping with jazz when they hit the town hall stage tomorrow night.Their performance of The Jungle Book Kids will be culmi nation of months of rehearsals.
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A MAJOR residential sub-divi sion at Bridgewater could be given the tick by Loddon Shire Council this year. The development, if approved, would have 34 lots ranging in size from 700 square metres to 1400 square metres. Land surveyor Josh Cummins has submitted the planning ap plication for Bridgewater on Loddon Property Pty Ltd for land on the Bendigo edge of town.
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Mr Cummins said the site, op posite the town’s golf club was on an elevated part of Bridgewa ter and not subject to flooding.
Addison Keats, Brooke Anderson, Olivia Morrison and James Rollinson in final rehearsals for tomorrow’s big performance.
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The St Mary’s cast includes 24 students led by Mrs Murray. Mrs Murray said: “The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this ex citing adaptation of the classic Disney animated feature The Jungle Book. “Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through mad cap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.” Adapted especially for young performers, this musical has favorite Disney songs includ ing The Bare Necessities and I Wan’na Be Like You. With colourful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book Kids is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages, said Mrs PrincipalMurray.KimCarter said stu dents had embraced rehearsals with excitement and enthusi asm.Tickets will be available at the door.
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“Our Jungle Book production is an accumulation of incredibly talented and enthusiastic stu dents who have worked so hard over the past few months in bringing this wonderful story to life,” said director and perform ing arts teacher Louise Murfray,. “We are so proud of being able to bring this amazing produc tion to the St Mary’s and wider Inglewood communities.”
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Preliminary meetings had been held with council, Mr Cum mins said. “If approvals are granted after working through the planning process, construction could start in 2023. It would be an opportu nity for people to work and live in Bridgewater,” Mr Cummins said.
Victorian Farmers’ Federation Wedder burn branch president Graham Nesbit, of Glenalbyn, said: “We’ve already cracked 16 inches (406mm) for the year and it’s only the first week of September.”
ANOTHER 50mm of rain could be dumped on the Loddon over the next 24 hours. Heavy falls are predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology, just days after some ar eas received more than 60mm and minor flood warnings were in place along the Loddon River. The river peaked last Thursday morn ing at 1.55 metres, above the minor flood level of 1.5 metres. Boating was banned at Laanecoorie Reservoir from Tuesday with Goulburn Murray Water saying the reservoir was at 104.31 per cent capacity. The increased downstream release at Laanecoorie has prompted GMW to acti vate its flood incident management plan at NoLaanecoorieboatingsigns have been placed at both storages and chains have been posi tioned across the boat ramps at Laaneco orieLastReservoir.week’s rains have caused havoc for farmers monitoring crops and those preparing for September shearing of their flocks.
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There have been a total of 43 charges at the station that first came online last Octo ber, a daily average when working of 0.13 charges.“This station operated reliably when commissioned until vandalised, which re sulted in it being offline for a long period while repairs were undertaken,” a council spokesperson said. Wedderburn is one of three charging stations in the Loddon.
The Newbridge charging point, operat ing since April last year, has been used for 26 charges of a daily average of 0.05.
The Loddon charging stations are among 23 in the Loddon Murray region under the Charging the Regions project, a partner ship between Central Victorian Green house Alliance, Department of Environ ment, Water, Land and Planning and local councils.
Mr Nesbit said that if the predicted wet summer also emerged, the accepted yearly average in his district would be ex ceeded.“The good country can probably cope with predicted rain this week but not the more marginal country,” he said. “If there is a long spring, farmers might recover some losses. “But if it goes according to some predic tions of a very wet spring ... and there’s still a long way to go for harvest ... there could be some bogged headers.” Mr Nesbit said the year’s recorded rain fall in some parts of the Loddon was now headed to levels last recorded in 2010 and 2011.
The company’s Matt McEwan said work was expected to start in August when building materials on order since May shouldHowever,arrive,ongoing supply and labour is sues have caused further delays to works with owners opting to restore the veran dah after earlier receiving council approv al to remove it.
A 29-year-old Swan Hill woman escaped uninjured when her vehicle hit floodwater on the SerpentineBridgewater road, near Serpentine, last week and rolled onto the grass verge. Police received the report just before 11pm last Thursday and Leading Senior Constable Mick Balazs said motorists should exercise caution on local roads during heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. PHOTO
The first stationed was commissioned at Inglewood in March 2021.
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Council said that station had been used for a total of 265 charges, an average of 0.5 a “Thisday.has been operational 100 per cent of the time since commissioning and is getting relatively well used,” council said.
Jika Jika Land Pty Ltd has won multi ple court extensions this year to complete work.Melbourne-based VPD Construction in July erected new construction fencing around the verandah of the hotel that has been closed for almost two years.
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According to the council, phone recep tion quality in Newbridge has resulted in this station being taken offline after first commissioning to install a 3G signal boost er to improve the Telstra signal. This sta tion is now operational.
Car charge power point reconnected
WEDDERBURN’S electric vehicle charging station at Jacka Park is back in service. Loddon Shire repaired the station after damage by vandals. It came back into ser vice late last month.
Peter Reeves performing live at Railway Hotel Saturday 1 October Extra three months to fix verandah OWNERS of Inglewood’s Royal Hotel have been granted a further extension to make the heritage building’s verandah safe. The Magistrate’s Court last week grant ed the latest extension until December 13.
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COUNTRY Women’s Association is taking up the fight against riv er camping after Dingee branch won the support of other north ern group branches. Dingee members took a motion to the weekend’s group confer ence calling for a halt in the State Government rollout until “man agement, biosecurity, risks and insurance issues are addressed”. Loddon farmers have raised concern of biosecurity risks after Government assessors wandered through a Serpentine vineyard and Fernihurst’s Jude Hannah received an assessment letter for land infested with the noxious weed silver nightshade., Dingee CWA branch president Robyn Brown said the group con ference attended by delegates representing branches in Bendigo and other districts agreed to pro gress a motion to the annual state conference later this year. “Discussion took place at the last CWA Dingee meeting where they are requesting the Victorian Government, in consultation with licensees, to revisit issues in rela tion to camping on licenced crown land water frontage and address concerns including responsibili ties, biosecurity, security and oth er concerns,” Robyn said. “It is intended to advocate on behalf of all involved and affected by this new river camping law for the opportunity to have the rules associated with management of the rules re-examined.” Robyn will be part of a threemember group sub-committee with Marilyn Tangey (Bendigo branch) and Pam Kendrick (Old Church on The Hill) to also lobby members of Parliament. She said: “The meeting agreed to seek to halt further river camp openings until the management, biosecurity, risks and insurance issues are addressed. There will also be a request that the Victo rian Government, in consultation with Crown Land licensees, iden tify how and who are to monitor and enforce the river access rules and issues in relation to camping on licenced Crown land water frontages,”“Primary concerns that were considered as needing to be ad dressed include, but not restrict ed to responsibilities for the management (enforcement) of camper rules, the biosecurity risk of foot and mouth disease or sim ilar and control of noxious weed migration, the personal security of farmers, others and livestock and farmer property including fencing, machinery and equip ment.”Robyn said the motion being prepared for state conference would also call for concerns on insurance of campers for injuries or damages to be addressed and education of campers. CWA also wants a camper booking and registration system explored that restricts camper numbers and declares camper contact details and any recent overseas travel history.
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UPDATE: RIVER ACCESS FEARS GROW
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Tarnagulla Strictly Vintage Fair 2022
The Tarnagulla Strictly Vintage Fair is back in all of it’s Vintagy and Fabulous glory! Sunday 11th September 9am to 3pm 9am OpeningCFABreakfast BBQ Barista VintagecoffeeStalls along Commercial Road Food and wine stalls in Soldiers Memorial Park Tarnagulla and surrounds history display 10am Vintage car and caravan display Music from the Maryborough Brass Band (throughout the day) Games for all ages 11am Sumptuous High Teas in the Victoria Theatre supper room A visit by Her Majesty Queen Victoria 12.00 Interactive vintage fashion parade Afternoon Continuous entertainment and so much more!
LABOR candidate for Ripon Mar tha Haylett has refused to be drawn on calls to cap Loddon River sites on farmer-licensed Crown land frontages. Ms Haylett has also deflected questions on the impact of State Government policy on local vol unteer committees and private and council-owned caravan parks.Shesaid: “As this policy was an election commitment for the last state election, the questions are best sent to Minister D’Ambrosio and Loddon Shire Council for formalApprovedcomments.”sitesalong the Lod don have increased from five to 21 this year, more assessment letters being received by land holders and the Coalition an nouncing it would overturn new State Government regulations introduced last year, allowing farmers to decide who can camp onTwoland.sites have now also been added on the Serpentine Creek at Fernihurst as the rollout contin ues across the region. The Loddon Herald asked Ms Haylett whether Loddon Shire was consulted before identifica tion of sites along the Loddon River and why so many Loddon River sites been either identi fied, assessed or confirmed when there were several riverfront camping areas administered by local committees and caravan parks within 10km of the river. Ms Haylett was also asked whether a fall in park and com mittee revenue would point to the policy working for local communities.Abackground note from Ms Haylett’s campaign team said: “The State Government is help ing Victorians enjoy even more of the state’s great outdoors, providing access for camping on licensed Crown water frontages.
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“Crown water frontages are a public asset for Victorians’ rec reational use and enjoyment. Crown water frontage licences do not provide an exclusive right or use by the licensee, and recreational use by the public is permitted.“Thedraft regulations were re leased for public consultation in March 2021, and the State Gov ernment received 1,100 submis sions. The regulations were re fined to reflect the expectations of the community, voiced in the consultation, and came into ef fect on September 1, 2021. “Camping is permitted only in licensed areas that have been as sessed and deemed suitable for camping.“Thepolicy supports local economies by bringing more vis itors to towns across rural and regional Victoria.”
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BELGRAVIA Leisure already has 27 lifeguards on its books for Loddon pools this summer. The company has had the contract to manage the shire’s five pools since September, last month launching a recruitment drive for Belgravia’slifeguards.seasonal pools manager Kai Nielsen said 13 of last season’s lifeguards had signed up for 2022-2023. “We have recently launched our very successful Simply the Best Summer Jobs campaign and are on the lookout for additional casual staff to join the team,” he said.“Anyone aged 16 years or old er is encouraged to apply. The process is simple, no resume needed. We screen for can-do at titudes and train you in the rest! We will provide everything you need from induction to nation ally recognised qualifications such as first aid, CPR, and pool lifeguard certificate.” Kai said the pools this season would “boast an increase in the popular inflatable days as well as the returning movie nights and themed pool parties”. Loddon and other rural and re gional swimming pools were hit with a shortage of lifeguards last summer. Pools at Boort, Inglewood, Pyr amid Hill, Mitiamo and Wedder burn will open in November. on job
Tamara at the atrial fibrillation clinic
TAMARA Hayes puts in for her local community - coaching net ball, playing tennis and as part of Active Farmers. The ICU nurse from Bridgewa ter is showing that same passion for healthy living and wellbe ing as project lead for Bendigo Health’s rapid access atrial fibril lation clinic, one of six pilot sites under the Safer Care Victoria project. Atrial fibrillation - irregu lar and often very rapid heart rhythm - can lead to blood clots in the heart. A-fib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
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“This pilot project aims to improve access to timely evi denced-based atrial fibrillation care through the establishment of six rapid access atrial fibril lation clinics in regional health services,” Tamara said. “Bendigo Health was chosen to be a part of such a wonderful initiative.
Tamara heart beat of Safe Care pilot
“It is the first nurse and cardiol ogy lead clinic at Bendigo Health and we provide an integrated ap proach in our appointments. “The key goal of the clinic is to provide early access to specialist multidisciplinary care, to educate patients to improve their lifestyle and provide expert individual ised care to improve quality of life, and reduce the likelihood of complications or needing more complex medical treatment.” Tamara said the two-year pilot was for patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation or who require specialist AF management. “I am really passionate about heart health for regional Victori ans and I wanted to be a part of helping patients within the com munity by providing an excellent service and integrated approach to their appointment so that pa tients leave the appointment un derstanding their condition and have the resources to help them make good lifestyle choices and improve their quality of life,” she said. “We hope that this initiative will help in better patient out comes and prevent serious health issues such as stroke.”
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TARNAGULLA Fire Brigade recruits were put through their paces at a training session on Sunday. Lewis Bordon, Cath Horwood-Nichols and John Hazelgrove are the latest Loddon residents to step up as volunteer firefighters as local brigades hone skills and knowledge ahead of the summer fireBrigadeseason.captain George Filev said the training session gave re cruits hands-on experience with local equipment and procedures as they worked towards completing the CFA general firefighter training“Ruralprogram.CFAbrigades rely heavily on volunteers to service the needs of the community,” George said. “The new recruits will make our brigade more sustainable.”
The clinic is accepting referrals from the Bendigo Health emer gency department, general prac titioners and other hospitals in the region.
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There’s a story in every quilt
Loddon Valley Football Netball League pre liminary final saw the Austral ian flying from the second of three equal-height flagpoles at Newbridge.It’sthelatest example of a mistaken belief that the Aus tralian flag is always in the centre.Butofficial protocols from the Department of Prime Min ister and Cabinet dictate that “the Australian National Flag should always be flown on the far left of a person facing the building”.Theexception is where one flagpole is higher than others and “the Australian national flag should be flown on that flagpole”.Theofficial order of prec edence on multiple flagpoles is the Australian flag folllowed by flag of other nations and state and territory flags if used, the Australian Aborigi nal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag, defence ensigns and then the ensigns and pen nants of local government, Commonwealth, state and territory agencies and finally non-government organisa tions.And in case you didn’t see any Australian flags around back on election day, the pro tocols also say the flag should be displayed “in or near every polling place on days when votes are being cast in a na tional election or referendum”. Turns out the Australian flag is not always front and “centre”.
Grimley care priority push
CRAFT fans from across the Loddon have been among the first visitors to Wedderburn Patchwork Group’s A Celebration of Quilting Together exhibition. And group treasurer Irene Finch has been explaining the story behind every quilt to visitors since opening day. A partially-finished quilt by former mem ber and tutor Denise Marshall has already been sold, the proceeds to be donated to the Stroke Foundation. Other quilts have been made by members as group and individual projectsIrene said the exhibition, the group’s first major undertaking in three years, had been possible with assistance of volunteers set ting up the display. “Some of those wonder ful volunteers are now looking to join our group,” Irene said. The exhibition at Coach House Gallery runs until October 9 Lyn Griffin and Pam Kelly admire a patchwork jacket on display.
Flags are fluttering from wrong poles
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THE Australian flag flying on a wrong flagpole at the week end has prompted InglewoodBridgewater RSL sub-branch secretary Bill Concol to urge that groups check flag proto cols.Saturday’s
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WESTERN Victoria Region MP Stuart Grimley last week called for the State Govern ment to guarantee funding for new childcare facilities in ru ral and regional Victoria. Mr Grimley wants the com mitment under the Govern ment $9 billion child care policy to “ensure regional and rural Victorians have equal access to childcare as their metropolitan counterparts”. “I’m calling on the Govern ment to make regional Victo ria a priority for funding,” Mr Grimley said. The Loddon Shire is the only Victorian municipality wihout child care facilities.
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Some large lines of little cross bred store lambs appeared in this market for the first time and sold strongly at $121 to $142/head for pens estimated in the 12-16kg cwt range. A southern agent from the Co lac area dominated store lamb purchases.Oldseason lambs also received stronger processing support and prices were dearer for all but sec ondaryExportlots.grade old lambs $232 to a top of $258/head.
CROSSBRED WETHERS A & L Dennis Calivil (34) $200.
CROSSBRED EWES AA Jensen & Son Raywood (65) $210, B & M Morton Balranald (46) $204, SN & DA Collins Bridgewater Nth (10) $200, Coot mile Deniliquin (26) $200, Everdale Calivil (158) $200, Goulburn Valley Shepparton (209) $180, AB & L Mann Pyramid Hill (61) $170, R & D Trewick Elmore (29) $170, AC & CJ Ferguson Arcadia (60) $160.
The better quality heavy trades from $180 to $218/head. Pric es did vary on old lamb based around breed quality, finish and number in a pen, with the major ity of sales estimated from 700c to 790c/kg cwt. The sheep yarding displayed a lot of weight with the lead pens of ewes and Merino wethers hit ting 40kg cwt and better. Prices remained similar for the extra heavy lots while most trade and light sheep were $5 to $10 dearer.Very big shorn Merino wethers sold to $200 and crossbred ewes toMost$210/head.heavy sheep $160 to $190, and trade and lighter types $100 to $150/head. Lines of mutton were estimated at costing from 500c to 580c/kg cwt.
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CN & DW Slatter Boort (36) $258, MF Ryan Colbinabbin (22) $250, Cambrae In vest Bears Lagoon (33) $248, Dueran Past Co Mansfield (36) $245, DJ & AL Hughes Rochester (26) $240, SN & DA Collins Bridgewater Nth (7) $240, R Shawcross Pine Grove (33) $228, B & M Barlow Mur chison (24) $227, R Caldwell Bunnaloo (95) $226, G & T Sait Charlton (267) $195, I & M Palmer Boort (71) $169. DORPER Sawer Farms Boort (55) $207.
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Luke Nevins, of FP Nevins and Co, Inglewood, said the 211-hectare The Old Place on Mitiamo-Kerang Road sold for $1.27 million to the Boyd family. He said there were three strong bidders for the property with three dams and a backbone chan nel.The 80.94-hectare Brecon was also sold to bidders with local and family connections, fetching $790,000 when the hammer fell with eight active bidders. Brecon includes a 1920s twobedroom weatherboard and fibro house. Mr Nevins said the auc tion was well supported. “It was a strong sale.” A 113-hectare property at Cal ivil was auctioned last Thursday and has since been listed as under contract.
GJ & GM Bremner P/L Quambatook (40) $244, DJ & ED Lees Rochester (44) $240, PT & KF Howard Goornong (52) $236, WJ Whatley Goornong (54) $235, RE & SL Ped ersen Drummartin (51) $235, B & M Barlow Murchison (69) $233, B & J Tuohey Serpen tine (34) $230, SN & DA Collins Bridgewater Nth (40) $228, R & N Comer P/L Drumma rtin (112) $225, MJ Williams Drummartin (23) $223, WF & SG Thomas Mitiamo (18) $222, WJ Matheson Wycheproof (46) $222, RJ & BJ Niven Elmore (18) $220, AA Jensen & Son Raywood (110) $218, M & T Gaylor Wycheproof (49) $217, G & I Watson Roch ester (48) $212, B & M Morton Balranald (56) $211, J Riley & Son Woodvale (77) $208, Merran Park Past Barham (31) $196, D & D Pellegrino Wycheproof (93) $194, Bright Futures LS Canary Island (77) $168.
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THERE was a modest lift to sup ply at Bendigo on Monday as more new season lambs appeared and old ewes were sold off shears. More processors were active and competition improved. Bid ding for young lambs had more depth as buyers shifted their at tention to new season drafts as old lamb supply and quality runsout. The heaviest young lambs averaged $5 to $10/head dearer, noting, it was a better quality run this week with more weight and finish. Fresh tradeweight young lambs were in limited supply and prices for pens in the 20-24kg cwt range were up to $20/head dearer. There was a lot less size and weight in the young store lambs and these sold strongly to be dearer on a carcass cost basis. The dearer trend also followed through to the old lamb section, with any reasonable trade and heavy types dearer. There was little price change over any secondary clean-up lots of old lambs. Some impressive extra heavy young lambs sold to a top of $244/head.
Neat trade types were in limit ed numbers and sold from $188 to $220/head the best pens at 850c to 890c/kg cwt.
The majority of the lead drafts were in the 26-30kg cwt range and sold from $217 to $236 to av erage $225/head at an estimated average of 800c/kg cwt.
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THE Loddon and Goulburn systems will have 100 per cent high-reliability water shares after the Northern Victorian Resource Manager announced a seven per cent increase last Thursday. Resource Manager Mark Bailey said it was 25 years since seasonal determinations in all systems had reached 100 per cent this early in the water year. “All northern Victorian systems now have at least 100 per cent HRWS available after strong streamflow responses to rainfall during August,” Dr Bailey said. “The last time that all systems had 100 per cent HRWS (or its equivalent) available at the start of September was in 1997-1998.” Monthly updates will now be given.,
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MERINO EWES M & T Gaylor Wycheproof (102) $213, J & R Van Niekerk Moama (22) $195, Arentz Farming Manangatang (28) $194, Ander son Farms Moama (120) $190, M Hartland Huntly Nth (103) $175, McKeon Earthmov ing Hay (141) $175, K Bacon Lockington (52) $174, Cootnite Deniliquin (174) $173, B & M Morton Balranald (115) $167, K,E & J Leach Rheola (56) $156, L,R & A Mills Pyramid Hill (62) $155, MC & EA Tobin Costerfield (70) $150, M & A Durie Bunguluke (72) $136.
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10 | Loddon HERALD Thursday September 8, 2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ‘Ivanhoe’ Meering West Vic 3579 1,304.5ha/3223.4 ac* “Four generations of successful tenure since 1907” EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 5th October 2022 AT ELDERS BARHAM Offered as a whole or as two adjoining contiguous lots Two lots are ‘Ivanhoe’ Home 762.2ha/1,883.3*ac. includes all main improvements and ‘Ivanhoe’ North 542.3ha/1,340*ac being cropping paddocks. Circa ’23 federation style five bedroom homestead meticullously maintained to the character of that era. Fully renovated 3 bedroom residence. Fully enclosed machinery, workshop and grain sheds. Silo complex. Four stand shearing shed, steel sheep yards, 5 containment yards having water and shade. Consistent agronomic management favouring modern farming practises incorporating favoured rotations to grow lentils, wheat, barley, vetch. Crop and chemical history available on request. Currently leased until 31 December 2022. Secure Stock and Domestic water supplied by the Normanville Pipeline System. 6.7ML water entitlement. Tanks and Troughs. Situated between Boort(31km*) and Kerang (32km*) in the Mallee region. Echuca 122kms*) Bendigo (134km*) Horsham (210kms*) Ballarat (210kms*). Potential to host between 6-8 wind turbines as part of a proposed wind farm *Denotes approximately. Elders Barham 03 5433 3377 Peter Robertson 0417 636 348 Jason Telford 0447 533 eldersrealestate.com.au/300P67882313 “FOTHERINGHAMS” MURPHYS CREEK Dunolly–Orville Road 178.47 Hectares - 441 Acres – in 7 Titles 5 Paddocks with water from 2 Dams & seasonal creek along with access to a single water point from WM Pipeline. Grey loam soil with good loam gullies, established tree plantations, (fully fenced). 75% arable areas with good external fencing. Suited to all facets of the agricultural industry. Excellent views back towards the Kingower Ranges Terms - Expression Of Interest: Commences 7th September 2022 and closes 29th September 2022 @ 4pm Terms: 10% deposit on successful negotiation & signing of contracts. Full Particulars & applications from: 92 Brooke Street, Inglewood Office: 03 5438 3041 Luke Nevins: 0418 510 166 James Nevins: 0407 302 900 www.fpnevins.com.au
Boort Grain Co-op prices on Tuesday. Wheat - H1 $368 FIS. H2 $363 FIS. APW $343 FIS. ASW $335 FIS. GP1 $2788 FIS. Barley - PL1 ISCC $319 FIS. SP1 ISCC $319 FIS. Bar1 $299 FIS. Season 2022-2023 deld site - APW MG $366. ASW $328. Bar1 MG $297.00
Keira Lawry, Bridget Verley, Gemma Maxted, Jade Cockerell, Scott Gladman, Jaxon Addlem, Tom Harcourt, Josh Diss and Noah Condliffe at Scott’s Natya property last week.
VFF fears phase out of cages
PROPOSED new animal welfare regula tions for poultry could be founded on public opinion or perception, the Victo rian Farmers’ Federation said. The VFF said it had concerns for rami fications of the Commonwealth regula tions, including the proposed phasing out of conventional caged systems by 2036. “We are concerned the proposed stand ards have been founded on mere opinion and public perception, rather than actual and objective science surrounding animal welfare,” the VFF said. According to the VFF, the most signifi cant changes in the standards and guide lines made by the independent panel in clude: z A phase-out of conventional layer hen cages over 10 to 15 years (at the latest by 2036), depending on the age of current infrastructure. z A requirement to provide environ mental enrichment for meat chicken breeders. z Changes to the minimum light inten sity and required periods of darkness, ventilation, and temperature parameters for all Optionsspecies.also allow for introduction of the proposed standards as compulsory and the guidelines as voluntary, with an extended phase out period allowing the use of conventional cages until 2046.
EAST Loddon P12 College VCE agriculture and horticulture students have attended the Weedsmart Week conference in Mil dura last Studentsweek.and teachers Paula Maxted and Louise Hocking also visited a robotic dairy at Durham Ox while travelling to theTheconferenceconference heard from a range of farmers about the strategies they use to combat various weeds and the range and types of equipment used on farm also.
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The VFF has requested meetings with the Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Agriculture Victoria to discuss the options available to government and to industry.Eachstate and territory is considering implementation options during 2022, with further discussions by all agricultur al ministers in early 2023.
Ag students talk weeds and careers
On their way home, students stopped in Natya to tour Scott Gladman’s property. Scott, a former East Loddon P-12 Col lege student. was also a guest speaker at theHeconference.talkedwith the students about his career path, opportunities in agriculture and the large-scale operation at Natya. Weedsmart Week put the spotlight on herbicide resistance and weed control. Kondinin Group’s research manager Ben White hosted the technology and machinery field demonstration and dis cussed cutting-edge innovations such as the latest sprayer and weed detection technology, and a range of harvest weed seed control implements. Topics also included chemical resist ance, especially for weeds like brome and barley grass in the Mallee, and harvest weed seed control. More than 250 people attended the conference, hosted in Mildura for the first time.
Loddon HERALD Thursday September 8, 2022 | 11 TAKE IN THE SIGHTS OF PYRAMID HILL, RELAX AND HAVE A GOOD TIME AT THE VICTORIA HOTEL AT PYRAMID HILL. VICTORIA-HOTELAT PYRAMID HILL Contact us today 20 VICTORIA STREET PYRAMID HILL 03 5455 7391 or 0417 111 pyramidhillhotel@hotmail.com297 Our winter trading hours are as follows MONDAY • OPEN 3.00PM DINNER FROM 6.00PM SOCIAL DARTS NIGHT TUESDAY • OPEN 2.00PM DINNER FROM 6.00PM WEDNESDAY • OPEN MIDDAY LUNCH FROM 12.00 POT’N’PARMA NIGHT DINNER FROM 6.00PM THURSDAY • OPEN 11.00AM DINNER FROM 5.30PM STEAK’N’POT NIGHT FRIDAY • OPEN MIDDAY LUNCH FROM 12.00 HAPPY HOUR 5.00-6.30 DINNER FROM 5.30PM JOKER POKER 5.00-8.00 MEAT TRAY RAFFLE SATURDAY • OPEN MIDDAY LUNCH FROM 12.00 DINNER FROM 5.30PM SUNDAY • OPEN MIDDAY ALL DAY PIZZA MENU Come and join us at the Victoria Hotel in Pyramid Hill We offer classic pub meals, ice cold drinks, aaccommodationcleanandstockedbottleshop. SEND YOUR NEWS loddonherald@gmail.comTO Friday 16th September 2022 10am Sharp Farm Machinery & Sundries A/C K &D Trew Onsite: 1468 Bendigo-Pyramid Hill Road Property Sold LISTED ITEMS Claas Ares 657 ATZ with 3PL- 4,671 hours with Ag Leader Auto Steer, Ag Shield Recon 300 conditioner dual drive, Lely Welger RP 435 master chopper round baler, Horwood Bagshaw 27’ air seeder with rain harvesting system and Seed Vu anti seed bounce system- simplicity cart, Agware 21’ hydraulic drive windrower with canola knife, Loxton 18’ mower, Schinkel 18 wheel rear steer rake, John Deere 4440 with duals 10,597 hours, 1968 Case 830 Comfort King with F.E.L, Inter 511 14 disc combine S.S.B, Jarrett 28 disc offset plough with trailing prickle chain, Cole HD 800 Grouper- Yamaha motor-Hobbs Hoist, inter 1420 rotary header with 20 open front, Canola front to suit, Donder 2500 3PL urea spreader, 2 X port 2 Sherwell Field Bin 36m 3 – 1 with 35 degree cone, portable Ackland field bin 20 ton, 52’ Belt Shifterhydraulic drive- key start, 37’ X 7” Auger Honda motor, 42’ X 6” Auger Honda motor, 26’ Scaravator, 1986 Hino-20’ tipping tray, truck grain bin, 2 deck sheepcrate, trailed manure spreader, 2 X advantage sheep feeders 1.6 tonne, Kuhn Rotary Rake, Hardi 80’ boom spray 4000 litres, 27’ hay trailer with dolly, Easytow car trailer, tandem trailer with stock crate, Mobilco swing saw with bench- tungsten blade, Advantage Hay Feeder, 6” X 22’ Auger Vanguard motor, 1934 Dodge Truck 95% complete, 1927 Graham Brothers Truck, 7’ X 4’ tandem trailer, 6’ Straw Roller, 3PL grader blade, 3PL post hole digger, old Hulls silage wrapper, 3PL inter mower, 15’ stock crate, pellet silo, small silo, 3 phase Hammermill mixer, 10’ boat trailer, portable sheep ramps, SP Air Petrol air compressor, 240V air compressor, Lightning Super Blaster pressure washer, Magmate 220 amp MIG welder, 450 amp stick welder 3PH, 7KVA Generator- Yamaha motor- key start, Gentech 1.5 KVA- Honda motor, welding table with vice, pipe bender, port electric shearing outfit, water troughs, Anvil, Oxy-Acet set, air operated star post driver, portable sand blaster, cement mixer, pig feeders, steel wheels, pumps & numerous hoses, 4 trusses, points and a host of sundries too numerous to particularise.
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Lizzie and Carol were on their very first train ride. They had brought along bananas for lunch. Just as they began to peel them, the train entered a long, dark tunnel. “Have you eaten your banana yet?” Carol asked excitedly. “No,” replied Lizzie. “Well don’t touch them then,” Carol exclaimed. “I just took one bite and went blind!” ’
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THE wonders of science harnessed the enthusiasm of students at Tarnagulla Primary School last Thursday. Bendigo Discovery Science and Technology Centre brought interactive experiments to the school where Max Curnow and Josh Bellenger (top left) marvelled at the air chute while (right top) Shilogh Bass, Chantel Gorgeis and Lilith Angelo had their own experiments to conduct as did Ryder Bass and Gracie-Jay Dickens.
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I have a trap on loan from the local ranger, and over past weeks have caught at night-five felines. three of them have been young adult tom cats, and two others which, apart from spitting and showing claws, showed signs of disease, a weeping sore in one instance, and clouded eyes and spittle in the other. I contacted the council each morning, and the cats have been picked up, returned to owners if registration number comes up, or to a shelter/caregiver till whatever happens, happens. Never would I think it was within my rights to do otherwise. and I shudder to think others could. Hoping my condolences and empathy have been shown in this letter. I am some one who finds it hard to articulate, but this incident and the bigger issue at hand, made me feel I should voice both care to the resident Alan and the family, but also to all members of the shire, as this is a di viding and volatile issue. Please think pet ownership through. They deserve it.
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YOUR ONLIN e WORD s Wedderburn College’s Kerry Walker takes out national teacher aide award after winning state title Ruth Maxwell wrote: Congratulations Kerry Walker! What a fabulous recognition of your dedication to the education of all those children you have worked with over the last 20 years. Babette Armstrong wrote: Congratulations to one beautiful kind caring loving woman. So well deserved. Amber Gibson wrote: Oh how fantastic Ker ry. Well and truly deserved. You are awe some. Robyn Vella wrote: One beautiful person Cats found dumped in town reservoir in search for lost family pet Jacqui Lyn wrote: Good job Alan! Hopefully something is done about these awful peo ple that drown cats around here!!! There are other steps to take if cats are on your property and you don’t want them to be, drowning them is not the resolution! It’s awful and nasty! Gabe Nevins wins Loddon Valley football under 18 best and fairest Pam Kelly wrote: Congratulations Gabe. What a great achievement. Angie Webster-Thomson wrote: Awesome ef fort Gabe! Well deserved. Comments from the Loddon Herald Facebook page
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THE Victorian health system is in crisis. Our emergency rooms are overflowing, surgery wait lists are stretching on and on, buildings are in desperate need of up grades, and the incredible staff at our hos pitals, clinics and care facilities are over worked and under pressure. With less than three months until the Victorian Election, there is a stark contrast between the Andrews Labor Government and the Liberal Nationals Opposition re garding how we plan to manage our health system. Daniel Andrews and Labor offer more of the same. COVID did not cause the health crisis. Our system is in crisis because of years of mismanagement and underin vestment in Victoria’s health system. Daniel Andrews has run Victoria’s health system as Premier or Health Minister for 12 of the last 16 years. He has no clear plan to turn things around. Unlike Labor, a Matt Guy Liberal Na tionals Government will rebuild Victo ria’s health system and protect Victorians from additional taxes and cost of living pressures. We will shelve Daniel Andrews’ $34.5 billion rail line from Cheltenham to Box Hill and reprioritise every cent of that funding into fixing our health system. This rail line is Australia’s most expen sive and least scrutinised project. Despite the Andrews Government promising to build the project for $50 billion, the in dependent and apolitical Parliamentary Budget Office revealed the cost of just two-thirds of this project would be over $200 billion. Even if Labor builds the rail loop, it will do nothing to improve the lives of people living in Ripon. The money we save by shelving the pro ject will rebuild our crumbling health sys tem by building or upgrading hospitals across Victoria. We will attract, retain and reward the staff we need to run a health system that local communities can trust and rely on. We will support the mental health of young Victorians by placing a mental health pro fessional in every Victorian school. We will halve Victoria’s record elec tive surgery waitlists within our first four years and provide rebates of up to $4500 for IVF and fertility treatment. In less than three months, Victori ans will have a clear choice. It’s a choice between immediately rebuilding Victo ria’s broken health system or a train line between Cheltenham and Box Hill in 13 years’ time. Only a Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will fix the health crisis with out new taxes and more debt.
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Sir, It is with great sadness i read of the distress Alan Davies had finding cats drowned (Loddon Herald September 1). I had seen Alan combing the streets for days recently, He told me of the cat (kitten) he, Leah and the family had adopted. What a a tragic and disturbing tale, and everyday, ongoing problem -.the stray/ homeless cat issue has been always both here in Inglewood, and in other postcodes. Alan’s cat was a lucky one – it had been befriended and had a good home. but ei ther its innocence and going with some one, or a driver could’ve struck it/them and panicked. I don’t know but it met a torrid demise and I could never condone such a scenario. such a finding. It is horrid, scary and per haps, so so cruel. I believe all critters should be accounted for, and kept with responsibility, which means, like children, they grow up with security.
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At around 9pm on January 10, 1895 a train with four goods trucks, three ballast trucks, two passenger carriages and the guards van was descending a slight in cline to the Korong Creek, about 1.5 miles short of Korong Vale, when the guard R. Sidley was thrown from his seat and ren dered unconscious.
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The engine driver McElhaney noticed the trucks where bumping along hence he shut off steam at the same time the West inghouse brake to an axle box burst but it was too late. The trucks telescoped over each and onto the engine, the scene being utter chaos for around 100 yards. As it was a moonlight night a repair was rushed to the scene to clear and make the good the line. Three trucks were com pletely wrecked whilst the new freezer van was stripped of most of its running gear.Meanwhile, the residents of Wychitella, Buckrabanyule and Barrakee met with the rail officials requesting sheep and cattle yards be built at the stations in No vember 1884. At the same time the Inglewood resi dents wanted a pedestrian bridge built at the local station whilst a dining room was required at Korong Vale. It was not until around August 1887 that the dining room wasThecompleted.residents of Glenalbyn were told that wooden platform would probably be erected at No. 3 gatehouse in 1887. During April 1887 the residents of Wed derburn were advised that only one train a day would run from the township to the junction.Adeputation was got up to get the line extended from Wedderburn to Coonoor in February 1889 whilst moves were afoot to get the Inglewood line to Durham OxDuringbuilt. 1892 there were three passen ger trains a day leaving from Bendigo, 11.30am, 4.50pm and 9.05pm, terminat ing at ReturnGlenalbyn.trainsran at 8.39am, 11.50am and 4.13pm the following day. At that time there were four trains a day leaving from Wedderburn Junction to Korong Vale, 8.15am, 1.51pm, 7.35pm and 11.45pm. The two earlier trains continued on to Wycheproof. The return train ran the fol lowing day at 8.50am and 11.30pm. The Korong Vale station had an eight track marshalling yards, two signal boxes, a locomotive shed, a goods shed, a weigh bridge, water tank along with sheep and cattle yards when it was closed in 19821983 but all that remains today is the water tank near the Vernon Street level crossing.In1891, an old man named Harry Mc Kenzie was walking home along the railway when he was struck by the cow catcher on the train. He was knocked off the line but somehow a wheel passed over his foot. He also suffered a broken collar bone and wounds to the head. Owing to the drought the railway dams at Wychitella and Buckrabanyule were much silted up in May 1897. Benjamin Guy, 31, fell from the plat form onto the buffers before tumbling to the track where he was run over by the ballast trucks at the Korong Vale station on October 11, 1898. His legs were ampu tated.Just two weeks later James Murphy, of Wedderburn, also 31, on completing his shift at the Korong Vale railway reservoir embankment works was about to join some men on the ballast trucks. Murphy was obviously unaware the train was ap proaching the platform he jumping down before being struck and run over. His badly mutilated body was put on the train and rushed to Inglewood but all was to no avail.
The Railway Department designated Korong Vale, later shortened to Korong, as a ”breakingup station” in January 1884. It was not long before Korong Vale grew as many new businesses were opened whilst otherswere enlarged. This station went on to become very important as the Kulwin and the Robinvale lines devi ate here hence the station became a large concern it having a dining room, sleeping quarters for the engine drivers and shunt ers.It was also at the same time that Bai ley of Inglewood swapped stations withRoche of Korong.
THE journey north from Inglewood was a hot topic when local agitators in 1880. A monster petition signsed by 1500 people were far from impressed the the line would miss Wedderburn by four miles.Whilst the proposed line from Ingle wood through East Charlton onto Mount Wycheproof was being surveyed, a large meeting was held at Wedderburn to meet Messrs. Craig and Parker. During August 1881 the Minister of Railways heard that the local residents were not happy with the proposed Wed derburn station being four miles from town. They wanted the line to go through Wedderburn onto Charlton with a branch line being built to Boort instead of the se lected route by way of Korong Vale. Nevertheless the contract to build this section of railway line was awarded to D. Leslie & Co for £29,034/11/3. The section of line would pass over Southey and Sullivan Streets, Inglewood, before crossing the now Calder Highway, on over the Kingower-Old Inglewood road before it reaches the Kurting (Hope Creek) station. The line next crosses the KingowerKurting road, Kingower Creek, Brenanah -Kurting, Evans and Brenanah-Glenalbyn roads, into Glenalbyn (Ferriby Creek) sta tion, opposite Allen’s Half Way house. The line next crosses Forbes Creek, Calder highway, an unnamed lane, Ry ans Creek, Wedderburn-Serpentine road, and Canfields lane on to the Wedderburn Junction (Craigie Lee) station where it was eventually joined by a branch line to Wedderburn that was opened in 1887. The line next crosses Inglewood - Ko rong Vale and Korong Creek roads, Ko rong creek, Corby’s lane, and Vernon Street on into the Korong Vale station. In 1881, the train was travelling down a slight incline out at Old Inglewood when the breaks failed to control its speed. Some of ten men aboard saw that the train was going to collide with the stationary trucks ahead hence they jumped. The Inglewood to Korong Vale railway line, a distance of about 20 miles, was opened by Thomas Bent, Minister for the Railways, on April 19, 1882. A banquet was held in the goods shed, some 200 being present including M. Grant, Chief Secretary and R. Burrowes, Minister of Mines. At that time it was proposed to extend the line onto Boort and Kerang. Pritchard and Blackburn were awarded the contract to erect the station buildings at Korong Vale, £1450/4/5 on April 18, 1883.Samuel Barrett was awarded the con tract for the erection of the station build ings at Wedderburn, £546/17/0, June 20, 1883, D Gillies.
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Loddon HERALD Thursday September 8, 2022 | 17 ADVERTISE IN THE DIRECTORY - $66 A MONTH - PHONE 0419549743 LODDON HERALD BUSINESS, TRADES & SERVICES SPORT A GOOD field assembled at Inglewood on Sunday, espe cially considering it was Fa ther’s Day. The great weather was en joyed by all attendees. The course won the battle again with stableford scores not quite reaching the break evenForstandard.thesecond week in a row, David Vanston won out with 34 points in a threeway countback from Nathan Joyner and Tim Johns. The super pin on the 9th was won by Ash McDonald, with his second-last shot of the day, landing his shot within 1.5 metres of the hole. He then sunk the birdie putt for a four pointer finish.
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The Victorian team has won its first match at the na tional arm bowling championships in Perth. Inglewood’s Geoff Wilson is pictured with fellow team members Greg Brain (Cas tlemaine), Phil Godkin (Eaglehawk) and Neville Bolin (Golden Square) at the titles. The team finished equal on games with Western Australia but 11 shots up.
BOORT has bowed out of the North Central Hockey Associa tion men’s finals after a tense shoot out with St Arnaud in Sat urday’s preliminary final. Luke Slatter and scored two goals in the match with singles to Blake Slatter andSeamus Meadows before the shoot out gave final victory to the Saints 5-4.The Slatters ands Jake Boyd were named best for the Pies. The match started with an early penalty corner for Boort but the push out by Josh Smith bounced over three Boort sticks and was picked up by St Arnaud before a shot could occur. A run from Will Deason through the centre created space and quick pass to Owen Lowe saw the ball hit across the goal face and a deflection from Aaron Sanderson saw the Saints with the match’s first score. In the second half, there was great defending from both sides. For the Ssaints, Hayden Rowley who was being pummelled with numerous goal attempts kept the ball out of the net. In the last 30 seconds Boort rushed the ball into the D and Blake Slatter’s goal set up a pen alty shoot out. Andrew Niblett took his time, ensuring the goalie was offside before taking his shot and in creasing St Arnaud’s lead. Seamus Meadows was able to equalise for Boort with his shot. Some confusion occurred with St Arnaud’s fourth shooter, Sam Male, but his goal was allowed, giving St Arnaud the win.
Courtney Gleeson Age: 27 Position: GD Courtney is very fit and covers a lot of the court to snatch two handed intercepts.
WEDDERBURN goes into Saturday’s North Central A and B Grade netball grand with a chance to finally get the Redbacks’ name in the history books for the first time this decade. The 2021 A Grade minor premiers will want to con firm No 1 status in 2022, in the first full season in three years.The Redbacks won eight flags in the previous dec ade and have gone through this season undefeated, surviving a scare in the second semi-final a fortnight ago. B Grade is also undefeated for the year. Wedderburn boasts experience galore from Shel ley deAraugo at goals all the way down the court to Maddi Postle in defence and also has in the line-up this year’s league best and fairest Aliza Lockhart. Coach Meg Lowry was worked her magic to have both A and B Grade teams undefeated going into the season decider. Throughout the season, Lowry has praised her charges for their commitment and ability to adapt when challenged. And club depth of Wedderburn has been to the fore all season with its sides also playing off in the finals series. Experience and skill are the trademarks of two accomplished sides vying for honours on Saturday.
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Phoebe Van Heumen Position: Wing and Goals Versatile and fit, can slot into goals or run the wing.
Laurel Prowse Age: 36 Position: C Premierships: 2004-05, 201112-14-15, 2017. Laurel is a fast and versatile midcourter with strong defensive skills.
Grace Lockhart Age: 20 Position: GA Premierships: 2019, B Grade Grace2017. is a calm and accurate shooter with a smart netball brain.
Abby Benaim Position: DeterminedWDand relentless defender.
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Dominators have eyes firmly fixed on claiming flags
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b GRADE Paige Stephenson Position: GS Accurate and polished goaler with great rebounding skills.
Mikala McNeill Position: WD/WA Fit and tenacious wing player with great interception skills.
Georgia Fry Position: Defence Reliable and smart netballer. 2022 C grade coach.
Emma Lockart Age: 24 Position: WA Premierships: 2015, 2017, Emma2019. is a reliable wing, with steady hands throwing into the goalers and excellent ability to find the ring.
Olivia Lockhart Age: 18 Position: WD Premierships: 2019 C grade and juniors 2015 and 2018. Olivia makes a huge difference on the court, with speed and jump complementing her ability to read the play.
Queen of the court in 2022 ... league best and fairest Aliza Lockhart
Susan Lockhart Position: GA/GS Reliable, accurate and composed goaler.
Aliza Lockhart Age: 18 Position: GA Premierships: 2019 C grade and juniors 2015, 20-8.
Sophie Taylor Age: 30 Position: GK Premierships: 2010-11-12-13Sophie14-15-17-19.hasan incredible reach and is a strong and reliable rebounder.
Maddison Postle Age: 28 Position: GD Premierships: 2010-11-12-1314-15, 2017, 2019. Maddison is a solid defender with an ability to read the play and command loose balls. Meg Lowry Age: 28 Position: C Premierships: 2010-11-12-13Meg14-15-17-19.isaspeedy and smart midcourt player. Meg’s versatility as a player can see her seamlessly take on a goaling position, or run the MegCentre.isthe 2022 A and B grade coach, having spent her entire netball career at MegWedderburn.hascoached on and off since 2015 and was a senior premiership coach in 2015, 2019 and minor premiers coach in 2021.
Charlotte Smith Position: Midcourt Speedy and fit midcourt player with great vision.
Shelley Dearaugo Age: 38 Position: GS Premierships: 2007, 2010-1112-13-14-15, 2017, 2019. Shelley is a solid target in the goal shooter position and adds experience as a steady mentor on the court.
Ingrid Gould Position: Midcourt and Goals Versatile player with ability to slot into any position on the court.
Tara Wingfield Position: IncrediblyWDvalued and tenacious defender. Injured in 2022 and taking on a supporting coach role.
Aliza was queen of the court in 2022 and is known for her ability to take the ball high in the air and find space in the ring.
Lara Judd Age: 20 Position: GK Premierships: Echuca Bombers Lara2018isa strong backliner, both in and out of the ring, with speed and agility complementing her height.
Loddon HERALD Thursday September 8, 2022 | 19 14 AND UNDER Boort 6 8 9 14 (14) Wycheproof Narraport 4 8 13 19 (19) 17 AND UNDER A St Arnaud 8 15 22 27 (27) Birchip Watchem 11 23 36 43 (43) 17 AND UNDER B Birchip Watchem 3 10 20 22 (22) Donald 13 25 30 42 (42) C GRADE Wedderburn 11 18 30 40 (40) Donald 8 21 31 42 (42) B GRADE Charlton 11 17 25 35 (35) Donald 11 27 38 48 (48) A GRADE Sea Lake Nandaly 7 16 26 37 (37) Charlton 9 18 30 41 (41) GRAND FINALS Saturday - Wycheproof 14 and under: Birchip Watchem v Wycheproof Narraport 17 and under B: Boort v Donald 17 and under A: Donald v Birchip Watchem C Grade: Sea Lake Nandaly v Donald B Grade: Wedderburn v Donald A Grade: Wedderburn v Charlton NETBALL | SPORT A GRADE Maiden Gully 15 29 39 56 (56) Calivil 12 21 31 42 (42) B GRADE Newbridge 8 19 27 40 (40) Maiden Gully 11 21 33 45 (45) C GRADE Bridgewater 12 17 26 39 (39) Marong 8 15 23 27 (27) C RESERVE Marong 14 24 34 46 (46) Newbridge 5 9 20 25 (25) 17 AND UNDER Newbridge 10 18 24 26 (26) Calivil 8 16 24 39 (39) 15 AND UNDER Pyramid Hill 13 21 27 40 (40) BL Serpentine 5 9 18 26 (26) 13 AND UNDER Pyramid Hill 2 6 16 26 (26) Calivil 8 16 19 25 (25) GRAND FINALS Saturday - Maiden Gully 13 and under: Marong v Pyramid Hill 15 and under: Marong v Pyramid Hill 17 and under: Maiden Gully v Calivil C Reserve: Maiden Gully v Marong C Grade: Maiden Gully v Bridgewater B Grade: Bridgewater v Maiden Gully A Grade: Mitiamo v Maiden Gully NORTH CENTRAL - PRELIMINARY FINALS LODDON VALLEY - PRELIMINARY FINALS Goalie battle key in power clash CLASSIC SHOTS
Highlight’s from the Boort-Wycheproof Narraport 14 and under preliminary final that produced a tight match all day with just five goals separating the two on the final siren.
Photos: Andrew Perryman Laura Hicks ... leading Mitiamo. LH PHOTO
AN EPIC clash has been predicted when Mitiamo takes on Maiden Gully in Saturday’s Loddon Valley league A Grade grand final. Mitiamo, a constant of finals campaigns, has found consistent form at the right end of the sea son. Last year’s minor premiers have shown tenacity in this year’s campaign and will again meet Maiden Gully who they ac counted for in the second semi-fi nal by 14 goals after a deadlocked first term. Maiden Gully has come back for a second crack after breaking clear of Calivil in last Saturday’s preliminary final. Ironically, the margin was also 14Thegoals.grand final is expected to be a shootout between Superoos supremo Laura Hicks, last year’s winner of the Helen Ward best and fairest medal, and Tia Webb at the other end of the court for the Eagles, winner of the top award in 2022. Pyramid Hill has made its way into the 14s and under and 13 and under deciders. The 13s over came Calivil to win by one goal in the preliminary final after trail ing by 10 at half time and three at the final break.
Pyramid Hill grabbed the lead with a goal early in the second term. Skipper Matthew Moon was yellow carded after a solid but to many fair bump that saw a Bridge water player stretchered from the ground. The Bulldogs were also without
The Mean Machine hit the lead with a successful turnover down to Naughton, 15 metres out and dead in front of goal. An early final term goal to La chlan Harris had the Blues with their noses back in front before scores were tied with another Bridgewater behind. McClellan bobbed up with goals for Inglewood, Cooper Miller-Govett for Bridgewater as the lead constantly changed. With the slender lead, Bridge water packed its backline and held off one final lunge by the young Blues.
LH PHOTO Jaspa Wendels marks in defence. LH PHOTO Rusty Hobbs (left) kicks a goal. LH PHOTO Pyramid Hill’s Mitch Dingwell kicks six.
A Nunn snap and Padgham’s run into open goal further showed the difference between the two sides.
A Dingwell goal from acute angle topped off a dominant third term for Pyramid Hill.
Shrugging off a slow start
Sam Fisher for part of the match, also carded soon after play re sumed.After tense moments in the physical match from both sides, Pyramid Hill returned from the main break to leave no doubt about the worthy challenger to currently undefeated Marong. Rowan Pollock and Mitch Ding well were leading the way as the Bulldogs added six goals straight for the third quarter.
Late surge just metres from victory
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PYRAMID Hill overcame an un settled start to its reserves pre liminary final against Bridgewater to commandingly book another match-up with Marong. The Bulldogs put the match be yond doubt after quarter time, holding the Mean Machine to just 1.2 for the next three quareters. In the process, the Bulldogs have a chance for a hat-trick, having won the 2018 and 2019 reserves flags.
Seth Hoskin wins the tap for Inglewood. He was a tireless contributor all day and was named the Blues’ best in the preliminary final.
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LODDON Valley’s most im proved junior side of the season Inglewood played out a thrilling preliminary final against Bridge water. The young Blues came within a point, and a metres, of either snatching victory and forcing extra-time after the siren sound ed at Newbridge on Saturday. After an opening quarter blitz, the Blues had seen their lead whittle away but gifted a late chance to atone League best and fairest Gabe Nevins, who had been in the Blues’ top players all day, had a free kick about 60 metres out from the Dunolly end goals. Kicking into the breeze, his after-the-siren roost fell 15 me tresTheshort.opening quarter saw In glewood make the most of that breeze to the Bendigo end. Jack son Luckman put the first major on the board as the adrenlinepumped Blues showed they were on a Nevins,mission.Wendels and Hoskin set the scene for their four-quar ter contributions. But it was the pair of nines who were equally crucial to the fortunes - Ingle wood’s Isaac Willets and Bridge water’s Cale Woodhatch, It was through Woodhatch that Bridgewater forwards had their first chance for a touch 20 minutes into the game with Toby Naughton kicking a behind on the siren. Woodhatch kicked the first of his two goals early in the second term but Inglewood immediately replied through Nevins and Lachlan Harris before Kyle McClellan booted truly. Wendels and Naughton were dictating terms between the halfforward lines as the lead fluctu ated. Inglewood lost important momentum late in the first half when Willets was carded off. Bridgewater was more com posed in the third term, adding four goals and holding Ingle wood to a solitary behind.
The final term was again played on the Bulldogs’ terms, with anoth
er three goals while Bridgewater added one late in the quarter. Jacob Heavyside, Rylan De lamare and Oscar Miller were best for the Bulldogs, turning over any Bridgewater attacks. Pyramid Hill had its chances to defeat Marong in the second semifinal a fortnight ago. Last Saturday’s performance saw players using good vision for op tions in defence, Matthew Moon in the centre having a big influence. Pollock had a quiet day - just two goals as Bridgewater tried to ne gate his influence. But with seven other players also contributing on the score board, the Bulldogs had too many avenues to success and came home strongly.
By CHRIS EARL THERE was the sniff of a mircacle vic tory for Pyramid Hill late in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s preliminary final. After a week of being cruelled by inju ry, the opening minutes of the do-or-die clash against momentum-fuelled Bridge water, it looked like the Bulldogs would easily capitulate. Five minutes in, the Bulldogs were now without eight regular seniors. Gavin James injured his quad in the pre-game warm-up and league best fairest Billy Micevski and Dylan Morris were off in jured in the opening minutes. Both Pyramid Hill and Bridgewater had to bring players from the reserves to fill gaps - the Bulldogs giving Mitch Gunther his second outing for the day, the Mean Machine adding Darcy Wood, after re ceiving special league board approval.
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The aggression ante upped from the first bounce of the quarter and it would be more than seven minutes before movement on the scoreboard when Pyr amid Hill captain Steve Gunther goaled. Swinging around the wing after the kick-in from an errant Ellings behind for Bridgewater, Gunther had another goal five minutes later and the Bulldogs were only one point down. Constant turnovers and behinds had the game’s dynamic see-sawing before Pyramid Hill’s Ben Dalton executed a classic blind turn, his goal putting the Bulldogs up by four points. Bridgewater spent the next 10 minutes tackling with heightened want to earn its spot in the grand final.
Bridgewater named Emile Pavlich the Mean Machine’s best player on Saturday, seen here tackling Bulldogs’ skipper Steven Gunther (left) and finding front position over Scott Mann. PHOTOS
Dogs battled for miracle after cruel injury blows
SeNIORS Pyramid Hill 1.4 3.8 4.10 8.10 (58) Bridgewater 5.3 5.3 8.4 11.6 (72)
GRAND FINALS
GLENN CATTO: Marong, Pyramid Hill SIMON TUOHEY: Marong, Pyramid Hill, Marong RICHARD HICKS: Marong, Pyramid Hill, Marong
BEST - Pyramid Hill: Jacob Heavyside, Rylan Delamare, Os car Miller, Micheal Bateman, Bradley Moon, Jordan Simp son. Bridgewater: Jackson Wild, Jack McKinley, Sam Dewar, Jay Bowen, Robert Taylor. UNDeR 18 Bridgewater 0.1 3.2 6.3 8.6 (54) Inglewood 3.3 5.4 5.5 8.5 (53) GOALS - Bridgewater: Rusty Hobbs, Toby Naughton, Cale Woodhatch 2, Cooper Miller-Govett, Hudson Pidoto. Ingle wood: Kyle McClellan 3, Lachlan Harris 2, Mitchell Jeffrey, Jackson Luckman, Isaac Willits. BEST - Bridgewater: Cale Woodhatch, Hudson Pidoto, Toby Naughton, Jack Langtree, Terry Nitschke, Oscar Horan. In glewood: Seth Hoskin, Jaspa Wendels, Gabe Nevins, Coop er Hackett, Kyle McClellan, Lachlan Harris.
Pavlich and Estrada kicked sealers, the pair creating match-winning play. Two of the three goals as the clock ticked to a 34:22 quarter involved free kicks - Pav lich 15-metres out after a high tackle, his second after a free at the centre bounce. From finishing fourth, Bridgewater has its grand final appointment with Marong after beating Mitiamo and Pyramid Hill.
Coach Rick Ladson told his players to be ready to work work, absord and adapt in the final quarter.
BEST - Pyramid Hill: Adrian Holland, Jake Willcocks, Thom as Brennan, Dylan Collis, Brad Ladson, Scott Mann. Bridge water: Emile Pavlich, Cameron Ross, Harry Donegan, Jacob Ellings, Zane Hoiles, Jake Rusbridge.
GOALS - Pyramid Hill: Mitchell Dingwall, Jacob Heavyside, Rowan Pollock, Jordan Simpson 2, Samuel Fisher, Mitch Gunther, Thomas Nunn, Luke Padgham. Bridgewater: Jer emy Campbell, Oliver Muggleton, Austin O’Connor-Studds..
LH PHOTO Pyramid Hill’s Jack Hickmott kicks ahead of Tim Wood in the first quarter. LH PHOTO
GOALS - Pyramid Hill: Dylan Collis, Steven Gunther 2, Mitchell Cheesman, Ben Dalton, Braidy Dickens, Scott ManN. Bridgewater: Joshua Martyn 3, Andrew Collins, Emile Pavlich 2, Jacob Ellings, Tyler Estrada, Alexander Pollock, Cameron Ross.
ReSeRVeS Pyramid Hill 1.2 3.3 9.3 12.4 (76) Bridgewater 2.0 2.0 2.1 3.2 (20)
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Bridgewater seized the opportunity as Pyramid Hill coach Nathan Fitzpatrick rejigged his team and play plan. Alex Pollock had a goal for the Mean Machine in the first minute, Josh Martyn slotted the first of his three for the day as Bridgewater was running loose and creating space to turnover Pyramid Hill forward thrusts.
Saturday - Maiden Gully Seniors - Marong v Bridgewater Reserves - Marong v Pyramid Hill Unbder 18: Marong v Bridgewater THe TIPS
CHRIS EARL: Bridgewater (seniors), Pyramid Hill (reserves), Marong (under 18s)
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Andrew Collins was a key target for Bridgewater on the attack but was find ing goals difficult. After multiple behinds, Pyramid puts its first goal on the board in the dying minutes of the term when Dylan Collis capped off the work of Braidy Dickens and Bailey George.
Pyramid Hill tried hard to use the cross-goal wind advantage in the second term, at times over-compensating and recording behinds but holding Bridgewater scoreless as Collins was moved onto the ball and bigman Cameron Ross was bobbing up at crucial times. Late term goals, including one to Ding well, had brought Pyramid Hill back into the match and trailing by seven points. The Bulldog spirit was energised in the first minutes of the second half with Col lis slotting through another goal. Bridgewater regained the momentum within minutes when Martyn snagged another major. Collins and Ellings were telling around the ground as the Mean Machine had the advantage at multiple turnovers. Harry Donegan and Ellings strung to gether good play down to Collins who goaled as pressure was nearing boiling point on the ground. Bridgewater made the most of its op portunities in the term with three goals, Pavlich, Ross and Donegan giving their side a crucial edge at the last break.
Elated Mean Machiners after holding off Pyramid Hill in the final quarter of Saturday’s preliminary final.
22 | Loddon HERALD Thursday September 8, 2022 SPORT CLASSIC SHOTS: THE FINALS ALBUM PHOTOS FROM THE WEEKEND’S LODDON VALLEY NETBALL PRELIMINARY FINALS LH PHOTOS
Goals - Sea Lake Nandaly: Cruz O’Sullivan 2, Scott Barbary. St Arnaud: Chad Henry, Aidan Wickham 2, Frankie Donald, Chase Zander. Best - Sea Lake Nandaly: Brayden Allan, Jacob Cox, Cruz O’Sullivan, Scott Barbary, Charlie Goldman, Callum Mott. St Arnaud: Chase Zander, Frankie Donald, Aidan Wickham, Jack Batters, Otis Patton, Sean Bridgeman.
RESERVES
Trio sets up Pies’ powerful surge
UNDER 17 Boort 2.3 8.5 13.5 18.6 (114) Birchip W 4.0 5.2 8.3 10.3 (63) Goals - Boort: Frasier Holland 8, Max Beattie 3, Tom Potter, Brodie Wagner 2, Brodie Arnold, Lachlan Hall, Zac Mayberry. Birchip Watchem: Ty Colbert 3, Charlie Frank, Connor Lee, William Marks 2, Austin Dean. Best - Boort: Tom Potter, Frasier Holland, Lachlan Hall, Alex Cockerell, Jacob Mulquiny, Riley Wagner. Birchip Watchem: Ty Colbert, Jeswin Daniel, William Marks, Charlie Frank, Austin Dean, Connor Lee. UNDER 14 Sea Lake N 1.1 2.1 3.1 3.2 (20) St Arnaud 1.2 3.3 5.3 6.5 (41)
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Best - Donald: James Wall, Ross Young, Ryan Hards, Reece Mcnally, Daniel Venditti, Ryley Barrack. Sea Lake Nandaly: Brody Weir, Austin Mertz, Thomas Cox, John Summerhayes, Trent Donnan, Callan Noonan.
Donald 2.1 4.3 6.3 11.5 (71) Birchip W 2.4 4.4 6.6 8.6 (54)
BOORT is through to the North Central under 17 grand final after a gallant team effort against Birchip Watchem on Satur day. The Pies will now have another crack and aim to redress the 11-point deficit against Sea Lake Nandaly in the second semi-final.Thatmatch was on the Tigers’ home ground. There won’t be the same luxury for Sea Lake in Saturday’s season decider at LastWycheproof.Saturday, league best and fairest runner-up Ty Colbert was in control early, wining multiple clearances at the centre bounce and at the stoppages, and Jeswin Daniel, one of Birchip-Watchem’s under14 players, was on fire, assisting in the first three goals, which set the Bulls on course for a great final, particularly when they were capitalising with 100 per cent ac curacy.Boort had finished the home-and-away season on top of the ladder, and wasn’t going to surrender easily, as it began to gain some momentum towards the end of the quarter, with Tom Potter getting busy to set Boort in motion. The Magpies accumulated five scoring shots, with two of those goals to minimise the Bulls’ lead to nine points going into the first break. At quarter-time Birchip-Watchem 4.0 (24) led Boort 2.3 (15). The second quarter began in similar fashion to the first, with Birchip-Watch em kicking the first goal to extend its lead. However, the Magpies realised at this point their opponents were up for the challenge, and their engine room kicked up a gear with Alex Cockerell and Tom Potter combining well to get the ball to power forward Frasier Holland, whose height the Bulls couldn’t match up on. Boort piled on six unanswered goals to take a commanding lead at half time, 8.5 (53) to Birchip-Watchem 5.2 (32). The Bulls tried to mount a comeback in the third quarter, with Will Marks creat ing a strong contest in the ruck, giving Ty Colbert first use of the ball at the centre bounce.Jeswin Daniel was continuing to run hard and find space on the wing, and Charlie Frank was working hard, across half-forward and on the ball. However, the Magpies continued to control the run of play, with more height and strength all over the ground. Lachlan Hall was continuing his good finals form from the second semi-final, and Boort ex tended its lead to 32 points by the end of the penultimate quarter. At three quarter time Boort led 13.5 (83) to 8.3 (51). As they say, tall men don’t get any shorter as the game goes on, particularly in finals, and Frasier Holland was testa ment to this, providing a focal point up forward all game long. An astute Boort football supporter and junior umpire described Holland as one the best kicks he had ever seen in this age group.Holland certainly lived up to that repu tation in the preliminary final, finishing the match with eight of their 18 goals in a dominant performance. Boort had several others who were able to lend a hand up forward with Max Be attie, Tom Potter and Brodie Wagner all adding multiples. At the final siren, Boort 18.6 (114) de feated Birchip-Watchem 10.3 (63) in a gal lant effort that impressed coach Tyler.
Goals - Donald: Noah Berry 4, Brenton Dixon, Michael Don nellon 2, Kalon Green, Brady Griffiths, Ryan Leeder. Birchip Watchem: Callum, Goode 4, Matthew Berry, Joe Boyle, Jake Goldsmith, Jacpob Noonan.
Best - Donald: Cooper Anderson, Tom Letts, Brannon Walk er, Ryan Leeder, Logan Geddes, Noah Berry. Birchip Watch em: Cormacc Wilson, Jak Goldsmith, Callum Goode, Jacob Noonan, Matthew Berry, Sam O’Donnell.
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Tom Potter puts in a best-on-ground performance for Boort.
SENIORS
Donald commands from the opening bounce
DONALD and Birchip Watchem will con test North Central football’s 2022 grand final after the Royal Blues eliminated defending title holder Sea Lake Nandaly, from the premiership race with a 33point preliminary final win at Charlton. A brilliant six goals to six points first quarter set up Donald’s win, fierce tack ling, quick ball movement and an abil ity to capitalise on just about every goal scoring opportunity had the Tigers under unrelenting pressure. And an equally determined final term effort to head off a potential last min ute Tiger challenge, put the seal on an impressive performance from the Royal Blues. The loss of dynamic defender Bro die Adcock five minutes into the open ing term certainly didn’t help Sea LakeNandaly’s cause, and neither did the brief absence of ruckman Ryan O’Sullivan or an apparent injury to livewire small for ward, Will Simpson. The stage is set for the grand final.
Goals - Leigh Burke 4, Michael Foster, Rioss Young 3, Wil liam Burke, Josh Potter 2, Ryan Hards. Sea Lake Nandaly: Billy McInnes 3, Justin Ellis, John Summerhayes, 2, Thomas Cox, Matt Elliott, Brody Weir.
GRAND FINAL SATURDAY - WYCHEPROOF SENIORS Birchip Watchem v Donald RESERVES Sea Lake Nandaly v Donald UNDER 17 Sea Lake Nandaly v Boort UNDER 14 Donald v St Arnaud THIS WEEK
SCOREBOARDS
Donald 3.0 7.6 11.10 15.11 (101) Sea Lake N 0.5 4.6 6.7 10.8 (68)
Meanwhile, while attention is on this week end’s grand finals where Marong will line up in all three grades, AFL Central Victoria will next week meet to hear an appeal by Maiden Gully against Loddon Valley’s refusal to grant a clearance to Heathcote league. And all eyes will be on Marong after Satur day to see if the Panthers also launch a formal bid to head into the Heathcote league with a club meeting expected in coming days.
- CHRIS EARL Towngoesprideontheline
ELLA Lanyon is North Cen tral Hockey Association’s 2022 best and fairest. The Boort player shared hon ours with Birchip Watchem’s Talei Brooks in Monday’s vote count.
Fate could be in tribunal hands
ELLA’S MEDAL
FIVE reports came from Saturday’s Loddon Valley league football preliminary finals. The tribunal was scheduled to sit on Tues day night, possibly influencing the fortunes of Bridgewater and Pyramid Hill in Saturday’s grand finals at Maiden Gully. AFL Central Victoria on Tuesday would not confirm details of reports, referring inquiries to the clubs. It is understood Bridgewater flag veteran Alex Pollock was reported by two umpires with the club expected to contest charges in the match that saw the Mean Machine over come a dogged but injury-hit Pyramid Hill in the seniors to battle Marong on Saturday. Two reports are also believed to have come from the reserves match where Pyramid Hill shrugged off a sluggish start to comprehen sively beat Bridgewater. And there was one report in from the under 18 clash that Bridgewater won by a single be hind over Inglewood.
IT’S all about town pride this weekend for Loddon clubs playing in netball and football grand finals. From Wedderburn’s A Grade netballers chasing their first flag of the new decade - winning eight in the previous 10 years - to youngsters in Pyramid Hill experiencing their first taste of finals after two COVID-interrupted sea sons, town colours will be flying courtside and around theBridgewatergrounds. has momen tum in Loddon Valley senior football and also sees the junior footballers and net ball teams playing on the ultimate day of the season. In North Central, Boort junior footballers bounced back from a hiccup to have a shot at the under 17 flag as will the Pies’ young net ballers.Andout in Calivil, stream ers are already flying from road signs signalling that the Demons have their community barracking with passion.Streamers of every club colour are adding atmos phere to the finals series in both North Central and Loddon Valley leagues. There have been banners, painted faces and plenty of friendly banter. The pride, the passion of Loddon towns is being cel ebrated with vigour equal to the deeds of the players.
Loddon HERALD sport Thursday September 8, 2022 INSIDE: THE COLOUR AND THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF FINALS
Wycheproof-Narraport’s Sarah Botheras took an early lead with teammate Chelsea Giorlando not far behind after votes were counted from the first six games. Six games later, six players were within three votes of each other. Ella and Talei both had two games where they polled maxi mum votes, along with a few mi nor votes in the later rounds to finish with 38 votes in the wom en’sBoortawardpresident Chelsea Chal lis-Broad praised Ella on her commitment to the team, travel ling home each week to umpire under 15s, followed by playing in the women’s and men’s teams. “Her fitness enabled her to run the length of the ground, carry ing the ball and being instrumen tal in scoring or setting up goals. Boort’s Madelaine Lanyon was third in the under 15 girls’ vote while in the men’s count Magpie Blake Slatter finished fourth with 35 and Luke Slatter fifth on 27. Ella Lanyon with association life member Claire Phyland.
