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GOVERNMENT AUTHORISED OFFICERS SLAP SHOPS WITH HEFTY FINES FOR ‘MINOR’ COVID COMPLIANCE FLAWS, OWNERS LABEL

PICKY WHACKS THE STATE Government has taken goodwill out of the Christmas season for at least three Loddon small businesses.

CHAIR FIT FOR A JOLLY CHAP

Mysia’s Christmas Wonderland is lighting up for the festive season. And its creators, Julie and Alison Dean, on Saturday moved in a very big chair ready for Santa who will make his first-ever appearance in magical Mysia this year. He’ll be there on December 18 helping raise money for Uncle Bobs. LH PHOTO

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The businesses have been hit with what they claim are unfair $1800 fines for minor flaws in their COVID-safe plans or shop signage. Officers from the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning watched one business finish its COVID-safe plan and said a fine would not be issued. Three weeks later, the penalty notice was in the mail. Boort hardware store owner George Tallis has already asked for a review of his fine for not displaying a sign indicating the maximum number of customers allowed in the store. “We’re allowed to have 25 ... the most we have at any time would be five or six,” he said. “We’re not a supermarket.” “They’ve even sent us a late payment fee of $40 but we didn’t receive the original notice. “And on Friday came an SMS message saying that if we didn’t pay, there would be another $160 late fee. So I’ve asked for a review, sent it by registered mail, so they (the Government) have to sign for it.” Kristy Arnold has paid the fine issued to Boort’s Arnold Family Butchers. “There were a couple of questions not completed on our COVID plan ... they watched us complete them and said we wouldn‘t be fined. Three weeks later we were and paid, not wanting to risk an increased fine. “It’s pretty much cut into the

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money we had for ordering our Christmas meat supplies. The fine has taken a big chunk of it.” Mr Tallis said the requirement for checking vaccination status on customers had impacted his business more than during lockdowns when he operated click and collect. “It’s stressful and very uncomfortable,” he said. “We’ve got signs up for QR codes, distancing, masks ... we didn’t have one for the number of customers.” The Loddon Herald has been told that fines have been issued to businesses in Boort and Wedderburn. There is anger that DEWLP officers have been seconded to COVID compliance duties amid claims the department has cut field staff at the start of the summer fire season. Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh said the Boort community was outraged that small businesses who had remained open to provide key local services were being fined. “These businesses deserve a commendation not a fine,” he said. Mr Walsh said DEWLP had increased head office staff but decreased field officers. “You would have thought DEWLP had more important things to do than be the COVID police.” In Parliament last week, Police Minister Lisa Neville deflected criticism, saying the fines for business were under “rules that are set by the chief health officer.” She said 886 had been issued across the state.

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HERE could be a protest of a very different kind looming with OTF correspondent Will firing in another quiz report over the weekend. Bring on seven days! He says our latest quiz “was even easier than having blonde hair and being on Eddie’s hot seat.., or so I thought lol.” He tells us that in a stellar effort, his personal amazing score of 15 was only pipped by one, yes just one, grr, solitary point. But, we must talk about just what question it was that brought him undone and robbed him of a long overdue victory over cousin brainiac over there in Britland. “It was Question 2 answer bla bla. Just happened to be the name of not only my cousin’s football team, but also the name she gave her only daughter. And guess what type of boots she wears? Yes ... I’m sure you guessed it already ... Chelsea boots.” Will says he calls it collusion on this whole quiz challenge thing. “Placards in the main street of Wedderburn, this injustice needs to be addressed!”

E thought a bit of checking on the fortunes of his cousin’s team were in order. Chelsea in the round ball world game is sitting third in the English Premier League and going splendidly too in the European competition. But based on his one-point loss to the cousin, we don’t suggest Will takes out an entry in the tipping pools any time soon.

EEPING a bit of a sports theme, Saturday meanderings across the Loddon has one calling in at the various matches, and if timed well, being there for morning or afternoon teas. We’ve noted that the Bridgewater junior cricket offering always comprises a splendid spread of scones with a very generous dollop of cream sitting atop the jam. Meanwhile, up at Wedderburn scones are also on the tennis menu. While the scones would win a competition anywhere, cream seems in short supply. Right on the edge of the Loddon is the Woodstock tennis club and the afternoon tea for

players to date, we are reliably informed, comprises just those savoury biscuits in a box and that’s a bit surprising when one of the players “out of retirement” has an awarded reputation as a champion baker of Anzacs and shortbread.

AVING a cuppa is an age-old custom that we fondly recall being religiously observed by our grandmothers. The kettle always on the boil for visitors expected and unexpected, the tea caddy open and the strainer at the ready. Not sure if the custom goes back to pre-historic times but we know the only dinosaur who loved drinking tea was the T-Rex.

ANCY a few more teas? I love to drink tea each day because it brings out my inner tranquili-tea. The tea drinker tends to get the most work down because they are full of creativi-tea. When I told the barista she gave me the wrong drink, she quickly became all missed-tea-eyed. If you spill Queen Elizabeth’s tea it can be considered a threat to all British sovereign-tea.

ND to finish, with one just for Will. How many varieties of tea are there? They say more than 3000 and many are sold in Chelsea! Share your yarns in Over the Fence loddonherald@gmail.com

ROAD DAMAGE: Skid marks and pot holes. LH PHOTO

Hoons rip up road SKYLARKING hoons have ripped up bitumen on a Loddon road. The damage was discovered Saturday morning with black tyre mark circles on the Bridgewater-Arnold road at the Newbridge turnoff. A large pot hole had been created and the bitumen surface loosened in several other spots. Loddon Shire director operations Steven Phillips said resources would be diverted to repair the road surface. Council manages maintenance on the road for Regional Roads Victoria. ““It’s frustrating when people think it is okay to do this and wreck a road,” he said. “Our maintenance crews have enough to do without this type of stupid action.”

Mr Phillips said damage to roads by hoon drivers was rare in the shire. “We generally don’t see this happen but when it does, it’s pretty disappointing,” he said. “The majority of people do the right thing when they use roads in the shire.” Sgt Zac Bull told the Loddon Herald that hoon driving on local roads was inexcusable and put the safety of other motorists at risk. “If people see this happening, ring us and we will have officers attend.” Meanwhile, the return of traffic on Loddon roads to pre-lockdown levels has seen the placement of mobile speed cameras on the Calder and Loddon Valley highways in the past fortnight.

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LIGHTNING strikes have had Loddon volunteer firefighters battling multiple blazes. The largest at Bears Lagoon last Thursday afternoon burnt more than 40 hectares with the Kestrel firefighting helicopter that arrived at its temporary Boort base the previous day making 12 water dumps as three CFA units and two private tankers fought on the ground. It’s the third year Canadian pilot Grant Hislop has come to Australia. He is based in Boort until December 22 while the region’s grain harvest is in full swing. From British Columbia, Grant said that province’s last fire season was the second worst on record. “Fighting of fire is similar between Canada and Australia ... different terminology but principles the same,” he said. “The real difference is forest type with our firs at home versus grass and gum trees here.” He said the Bears Lagoon fire, that started about 2.55pm, meant the helicopter was straight into action. CFA Loddon catchment commander Bryan Suckling said Thursday’s storm activity had local volunteer crews responding to multiple incidents. An estimated five hectares were burnt at Llanelly when lightning struck about 3.30pm. “Four CFA units and several

IN BRIEF Blue Christmas ANGLICAN Parish of Inglewood will hold a special Blue Christmas service at Bridgewater on Tuesday. “Blue Christmas is a simple service designed for anyone to attend,” said Rev. Darcy Vaughan. “It is an opportunity to come together and acknowledge the ways this time of year can be difficult, to grieve those we miss especially and to be reminded that we are not alone.” Meanwhile, the Serpentine community Christmas tree will be on December 17. Judging will take place next week for Boort Amity’s Christmas decoration competition.

Pastel prize BRIDGEWATER artist Ainsley McPherson has been awarded the Pastel Society of Victoria prize for November for her painting of a dog. The prize was open to professional pastelists.

Case update The Kestrel crew currently based at Boort: Grant Hislop and Terry O’Reilly. LH PHOTO private units were able to control the fire in a short amount of time. Aircraft were responding but called off due to some great work by ground crews,” Mr Suckling said. Quick work also saw crews extinguish a fire Kinypanial about 4,45pm where two hectares of barley stubble was burnt. Six CFA tankers and DELWP crews worked to prevent a

fire at Fiery Flat from spreading into nearby forest. Part of a wheat crop was destroyed as fire moved over about 10 hectares. Crews battled to save buildings when lightning started a blaze in a barley crop near Bridgewater about 7.40pm. Mr Suckling said: “A strong south-west wind associated with rocky country and access to water presented challenges, how-

Remove fire hazards or risk big penalty

LODDON property owners who fail to remove fire risks face an $1817 fine. While the shire council last month said 322 fire prevention hazard notices had been issued, some are yet to comply with the notices. But council says that “due to privacy, council will not be releasing specific numbers regarding the amount of properties requiring follow-up works to remove fire hazards”. In a statement, council said: “We encourage property owners who have received a fire prevention notice and who may be having difficulty removing the fire hazard to please make contact with council”.

“If the hazard is not removed, council will organise for a contractor to enter the premises and remove the fire hazard. If this is to occur, it will be completed at the landowner’s cost, plus a $110 administrative cost. “Under the Country Fire Act 1958, a $1817 infringement notice may also be issued to the landowner for failure to comply with a fire prevention notice. “Council would like to thank property owners who have complied with fire prevention notices and eliminated fire hazards,” the council said. Fire restrictions now apply in all parts of the Loddon Shire and adjoining municipalities.

ever crews were able to bring the fire under control relatively quickly”. Seven CFA crews remained on the scene mopping up for several hours. A tree fire at Mysia about 10.40pm was extinguished by crews with help from an excavator. Mr Suckling said it had been a busy day for local volunteer firefighters.

THERE were four active COVID-19 cases listed in the Loddon Shire on Tuesday.

STOP PRESS HELPING Hands Mission yesterday announced the closure of its Bridgewater op-shop after almost six years. It says the building’s owner is negotiating with other parties to re-open the op-shop. Full story next week.

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Dallas heads up health service

DALLAS Coghill is the new chief executive officer of Inglewood and Districts Health Service. His appointment was announced at last Thursday’s annual meeting of the service. Director of clinical and community services for the past four years, Mr Coghill replaces Tracey Wilson who resigned in June. Board chairman Michael Oerlemans said Mr Coghill was the unanimous choice of the board following an extensive advertising and interviewing process, and approval by the Department of Health. In a statement, Mr Oerlemans said: “It is also pleasing that Dallas is a local person with deep roots in the community: he understands the needs and has the best interests of Inglewood and surrounding districts at heart,” Mr Coghill said he was excited to be offered the position, was looking forward to working with the community to further develop services. Board director Robert Chamberlain made the announcement. Mr Oerlemans was an apology for the meeting. The services annual report showed that acute and transition care program bed occupancy for the reporting year was 84 per cent, the nursing home 92.4 per cent and hostel 96.5 per cent. The chronic diseases management program had 514 individual contacts, allied health 1043,

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district nursing 3920 and health promotion 1872. Volunteer drivers were recognised at the meeting with certificates for Laurie May, Kevin Stewart, Brent Dyer, Robyn Noonan, Joan Bradley, Pam Kelly, Judy Martin and Phillip Ohlson. Staff service awards were: Five years Crystal Utting, 10 years Liji Anil, Melanie Kelly, 15 Years Amberlea Smith and 20 years Ken Cullinan and Suzanne Hansen. In his report, Mr Oerlemans said IDHS had been able to recruit to all clinical positions in 2020-2021, continued to support the graduate nurse program and continued to develop its home and community-based services to meet the needs of the community.

CR GAVAN Holt wants a revised criteria adopted by Loddon Shire Council to determine streets where footpaths are constructed. Cr Holt has told the latest council meeting that the current scoring method for priorities did not include the number of houses within a set distance. He said that key statistic was needed. “I think it needs to include the distance houses are spread over,” Cr Holt said. “Just to say a footpath is servicing five houses is meaningless.” Cr Holt said that ideally, there should be a footpath on one side of residential streets as a minimum. Director operations Steven Phillips said the criteria would be reviewed. “(The suggestion) would increase the sophistication of the ranking method,” Mr Phillips said.

Protest goes to minister

New CEO Dallas Coghill (top) and volunteers Kevin Stewart, Laurie May and Joan Bradley. LH PHOTOS

PROTESTERS against the proposed kangaroo pet processing facility at Inglewood have taken their fight to the office of Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas. Animal Justice Party and Victorian Kangaroo Alliance voiced disapproval with the State Government’s legal kangaroo harvesting policy at the minister’s Gisborne electorate office on Friday.

Annual Plan 2021-2025

Footpath Asset Management Plan

At the Ordinary Meeting for November, Council approved, adopted or noted a number of items – including the Annual Plan 2021-2025.

Council has adopted the Footpath Asset Management Plan 2021, which outlines the key elements involved in managing Council’s footpaths, both sealed and unsealed.

The Annual Plan sits under the Community Vision 2031 and Council Plan 2021-2025, both of which were adopted at last month’s Council Meeting. It details the specific actions Council will deliver in its commitment to the Community’s Vision of: Creating a community where everyone is welcome and has the opportunity to live, work and thrive. This is together with Council’s vision of: Loddon will be a resilient, sustainable and prosperous community of communities.

The plan includes actions for improvements in managing the footpath network, including better understanding our community’s expectations through engagement, but also communicating what is achievable with existing funding. Other actions include developing a pedestrian access strategy to provide an overall view of the preferred footpath network in towns, and reviewing modelling of long term financial forecasts on a twoyearly basis. The Footpath Asset Management Plan is available from Council’s website at www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Plans-strategies-and-policies/Plansand-strategies

The Annual Plan is essentially an annual report card to gauge whether Council has carried out its intended actions, and if not, assign a new timeframe.

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The Annual Plan will be reviewed at the end of each financial year to ensure actions have been completed and to monitor any other actions that may have come up due to changing circumstances or funding opportunities. The Community Vision 2031 and Council Plan 2021-2025 is available from www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Plansstrategies-and-policies/Plans-and-strategies

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Park friends will get plan update FRIENDS OF Kooyoora will be given an update on plans for development of the park by Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation. Project manager Mike Hayes will speak at Sunday’s annual general meeting of the Friends of Kooyoora Group. DJAARA has been in discussions with Loddon Shire Council and the Catto family since early this year and has committed to retain historic Catto Lodge in its plans. Friends’ convenor Robert Scholes said that Sunday’s meeting would also include the launch of a new book Field Guide of the Orchids of the Inglewood–Kooyoora Region “This book has been compiled by Russell Stanley on behalf of the Friends of Kooyoora,” he said, “The is book of some 118 pages which not only covers over 80 local species, it also has a section on other orchid species which occur across the adjoining central goldfields regions including Greater Bendigo, Kara Kara and Wedderburn bushlands. “This makes it a valuable resource for plant enthusiasts across the whole of the central Victoria region. The book con-

tains sections on the flower times of each the species, the threatened status of the local species plus some of the rare species conservation work being done by Friends of Kooyora.” Robert said Friends of Kooyoora had been making observations and recordings of the flora diversity and assets of the local region over several decades. “These records include many rare and threatened species which go to make up the whole of the biodiversity and the various types of ecosystems that exist across our local landscape,” he said. “Some of these species are only found in this local region, and others can no longer be found locally, including some covered in the new field guide.” He said Friends of Kooyoora were working with DJAARA on processing these records onto databases which would contain far more comprehensive information about the existence, extent and location of regional biodiversity assets than that currently being used by state-based land management agencies. “The existence of such locally obtained knowledge, is a historical record of what does, and has existed in the region in the past,” Robert said.

TIM and Wendy James launched the summer tourism season in Boort with a special function on Saturday night at their holiday apartments. The Boort Lakes Holiday Park owners have invested in new cabin accommodation throughout 2021 and say that bookings indicate a super summer for the park and the town. The new accommodation is already being heavily booked by workers in town for LH PHOTO harvest and tourists.

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Waste group’s first meeting

COMMUNITY representatives have met with Advanced Energy Tech directors for the first meeting of the company’s waste to resources technology project interest group. Saturday’s meeting with directors Adam Riley and Drew Chislett included a tour of the new Pyramid Hill demonstration facility and a presentation on Advanced Energy Tech plans when

it becomes operational in early 2022. The meeting was a great opportunity for members to be able to understand how the modular technology can benefit regional communities. Group members will seek feedback from the Pyramid Hill district residents and businesses to allow for open and transparent communication.

“We want the community to know that there are solutions available for the ever-growing concerns around waste” Drew said. “We want to work with communities to help find the right solution for that region”. Interest group members Cheryl and Vincent Bartels have welcomed progressive ideas in the local community.

Cheryl said: “As one of the closest neighbours we feel confident good outcomes will be achieved for us our community and for Adam and Drew.” This was the first of many meetings, as the interest group is expected to meet quarterly. Other industry and community groups were scheduled to visit the facility in the coming months, Drew said.

Interest group members are briefed on the waste to resources technology project expected to be operational early next year.

Stories make the database

Mal’s move goes around the world

WEDDERBURN Historical Records Museum secretary Alan Mulraney has completed creation of a database listing local stories in the Loddon Herald. Alan has spent the past week extracting articles on the Wedderburn district to bring

MAL Gilmour has been featured in the latest International Community of Miniature Art’s ICMA Small News. Marion Winter has written about the move to miniature painting by the Inglewood artist. “I want to set the light on the Australian artist Mal Gilmour,”

the museum’s records on local news over more than 150 years up to date. “I’m sure the community will benefit in years to come,” he said. The museum is regularly assisting family history researchers.

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Businesses cop fines A Government spokesperson said: “We know that most businesses in the Loddon Shire have followed Chief Health Officer directions and are doing the right thing and we thank them for it. “The Victorian Government’s dedicated industry engagement and enforcement operation continues to enforce public health directions relating to workplaces, including ensuring that businesses have in place systems to confirm the vaccination requirements for workers and patrons.” The teams include 44 DEWLP offices but none seconded from fire season duties. The Government said 25 compliance activities conducted in the Loddon Shire between between October 1 and December 5. “In this period, there were only five enforcement outcomes, including a retail facility (that) was issued an improvement notice for having no COVIDSafe Plan, three other retail facilities were issued $1817 fines for having no COVIDSafe Plan (and) a hospitality facility was issued a $1817 fine for having no COVIDSafe Plan.” Mr Walsh said: “The Boort community is outraged that the Government’s authorised officers would treat hardworking small business owners who tried their hardest to keep to the rules in this way.”

Inspiring response praised by board IT HAD been inspiring to witness how the health system had collectively managed enormous challenges of COVID-19, Boort District Health chair Wendy Gladman told Tuesday’s annual general meeting. In her report, Ms Gladman said: “The skill and agility of our staff, supported by a comprehensive governance framework, has enabled us to consistently provide high quality healthcare. So much was asked of our staff and they adapted, remained agile, and always put the care and safety of our consumers, patients, families and their colleagues at the core of each action.” “Our substantive achievements are due to the collective actions of our staff and we sincerely thank you all for your remarkable efforts. While some accomplishments can be measured, the many daily acts of compassion and kindness by our staff have contributed to positive outcomes for our consumers,” she said. Ms Gladman said it had been a humbling experience working collaboratively with so many extraordinarily committed individuals and groups including the consumer advisory committee, ladies’ auxiliary, Loddon Shire Royal Flying Doctor Service and

Wendy Gladman regional health networks. “We have continued to engage closely with the RFDS to enable provision of specialist mental health services at BDH through the Flying Doctor Wellbeing program,” she said. “In April we said farewell to our dentist, Dr Manoj Mogilisetty, who relocated with his family to NSW and we welcomed Dr Michel Abouaf as our interim dentist, pending recruitment of an ongoing replacement. “We acknowledge Dr Mogilisetty’s excellent contribution during his term at BDH, including assisting with the planning for the recent extensive upgrade of our dental facilities. “Actively promoting a safe,

secure and integrated environment for our staff, we are committed to maintaining and enhancing our facilities to provide a consistently safe, comfortable environment for all who access our services. “In early 2021 construction of a staff accommodation complex adjacent to the health service, partially funded through a Victorian Department of Health Rural Health Infrastructure Fund grant allocation, was completed.” Ms Gladman said: “There will undoubtedly continue to be challenges for all of us while the COVID-19 virus remains a threat, however we are confident that, through our continued respectful relationships and shared commitment, together we will continue to achieve the best possible outcomes.” During the meeting, service award recipients were announced. They were - 10 years: Natham Wright, Narelle Verdon. 15 years: Michelle Lawrence, Pauline Cooper, Joy Depiazza. 20 years: Nadine Chalmers. 25 years: Judy Parker, Michelle Holland. 30 years: Elizabeth Pashley. . Three 35-year awards were presented. Recipients were Sharon Wright, Tanya Buchanan, Louis Whykes and Isobel Loader.

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Greta Donaldson and Mia Donaldson-McNeill at the CWA Christmas Extravaganza.

Extravaganza enthusiasm WEDDERBURN’S stadium was transformed into shopping central for the Country Women’s Association Christmas Extravaganza on Friday night. Local products and produce were on sale. Stallholder Kylie Turnbull said, “Tonight has been an incredible evening of good jovial spirits.” Di Robinson said: “As a new CWA member myself, I just can’t get over the enthusiasm and the sheer quality of organisation and marketing of such a large event. Looking though the double doors, a shopper is taken aback by the astounding diversity among stallholders and products.” Shopper Jillian Wilkins ech-

oed the enthusiasm. “Tonight’s event has been wonderful, with a variety of stalls and products.” Across the stadium, stallholder Carol Woodman from Carlie’s Clothing said it was great to see the community finally come together, after so many months of COVID-19 holding back “great events such as this.” CWA president Julie Benaim said there had been 30 stalls and the event was attended by more than 200 people. “Our small band of CWA members successfully pulled off the first major community event post-COVID,” she said.

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- JAKE MURPHY

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Justine says she was absolutely delighted when out of five entries in the Great Aussie Pie competition, she won two gold medals along with a silver and a bronze.

Situated in the town’s community centre near the historic Victoria Theatre, Tarnagulla Country Cafe also serves up hearty roast meals. Justine regularly welcomes families and groups for special meals prepared in the cafe’s kitchen.

“News has spread pretty fast and it’s as though we’ve started a new gold rush in Tarnagulla. People are pretty chuffed to know that in our town are locally-made pies that have come up trumps in a very competitive competition.”

Justine says the cafe also serves as an important meeting place for local residents.

A qualified chef, Justine is always looking for gastronomical inspiration for her culinary creations.

“The country atmosphere and country fare are enjoyed every week by local people catching up with friends,” she said.

“The gold medal Lamb and Mint Pie started from using a left over roast,” she said. “Our customers love them and so did the Great Aussie Pie judges.”

“Our customers have also become our friends, sharing stories of the past week and talking about what’s happening in the district.”

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Justine says that importantly, meals and snacks at Tarnagulla Country Cafe are made for all tastes.

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Open night recruits volunteers LOCAL State Emergency Service volunteers were stretched when October’s heavy rains and galeforce winds brought down trees and caused flash floods. With only six members available that night, the Wedderburn unit this week held an open night to encourage more people to join its ranks The unit was assisted by Maldon and Marong members Emma Comello and Will Boyd and community resilience co-ordinator

for North-West Region Tracey White, to talk about the SES and conduct a demonstration of the jaws of life rescue equipment. Wedderburn unit controller Paul Gordon-Cooke said: “There is no glory in it, but that’s not the point; not what it is about. It is simply helping the community and saving lives.” The unit was pleased with the attendance and interest from the community. Among them was Kim Sprake

who said: “Everyone should endeavour to contribute.” After the demonstration and talks, many people were taking paperwork that would allow them to start volunteering with the SES. The night showed everyone just how integral the SES is to the rural way of life, and it displayed just how many lives could be lost if it were not for their resilience and hard work.

- JAKE MURPHY

Learning about the SES at Monday’s open night.

Shire gets key service ticks LODDON Shire is performing better than many other Victorian councils, according to data released by the State Government this week. The Know Your Council data covers animal management, aquatic facilities, food safety, governance, libraries, maternal and child health, roads, statutory planning and waste collection. Latest statistics show animal management performs well, rehoming almost 60 per cent of animals impounded, compared with 40 per cent for similar councils. The cost of the service is just under $11 per head of population compared with $17.67 for similar councils. Aquatic facilities have performed as well as similar councils with number of visits per head of population at 2.08 compared with 1.97 in similar councils and 2.27 across all councils. In a statement, Loddon Shire

said cost remained a concern at $22.34 a visit compared with $14.16 across all councils. However, similar councils cost $23.04, reinforcing the challenge of providing services across dispersed populations. Food safety services was impacted by numerous businesses being closed due to COVID-19. Library services were also impacted by COVID-19 with figures suggesting that Loddon borrowers used physical library collections more than similar councils or all councils, the council said. “With library agencies often closed due to COVID-19, access to physical collections resulted in active library borrowers dropping to 6.35 per cent compared with more than double that figure in similar councils and all councils. “Governance showed strong performance in community satisfaction with council decisions

with a rating of 61 out of 100 compared to an average of 56 and 57 respectively for similar councils and all councils. “Maternal child health services performed consistently with counterparts in other councils,” council said. Sealed local road requests were low compared with other councils, at only 7.9 requests per 100km compared with more than 38 for other councils. Council said the low figure could be attributed to reduced travel due to the COVID-19 restrictions. “Council also performed well compared to other councils in the cost of sealed local road reconstruction and resealing per square metre. “Statutory planning performed well compared with other councils, with a lower time taken to decide planning applications and a higher proportion decided

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within required time frames. A reduced cost for the service can be attributed to a number of vacancies during the 12 months. “Waste collection service quality performed well. The cost of the service for Loddon and similar councils is higher than all councils largely due to the relatively small number of properties within significantly larger areas of land.” Council said the Loddon’s financial performance showed high costs per property assessment but low average rate per property assessment of just $1244.14 compared with an average of $1722.85 for similar councils and $1798.88 for all councils. “Indicators also show that council is reliant on rates for 36.59 per cent of its income. “Council remains loan free and has high levels of unrestricted cash,” council’s statement said this week.

United behind heritage bid CENTRAL Victorian council representatives were in Clunes yesterday promoting the region’s bid to have the goldfields given World Heritage listing. Loddon’s Cr Wendy Murphy joined representatives from 12 other council’s for the event. The municipal collective says globally-recognised status of a World Heritage listing presents one of the region’s greatest tourism opportunities. “The listing would provide the opportunity to share Australia’s extraordinary story of the Central Victorian Goldfields with people from across the globe and create social, cultural and economic opportunities for every community and person across the region,” the councils said

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FEATURES PERSPECTIVE | quIz

2021 AWARDS Best Community Campaign (Circulation under 2000) Winner - Loddon Herald - Child care crisis

Your stories making your local newspaper

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Loddon Herald welcomes letters to the editor from readers. To be considered for publication, letters must include your address and phone number for verification purposes and be no more than 300 words.

#shoplocal #shoploddon this Christmas

By CHRIS EARL 30, we felt compelled to include the childcare series that remains ongoing. The May 13 edition was when the story broke. It was an edition that also captured in photographs the Mother’s Day Classic in Bridgewater, an update on local farmers sweating for more funds from the State Government to fight wheel cactus, the Newbridge residents wanting to keep a dirt road, an article for historian Ken Arnold while in sport there was the welcome bye for injury-hit Boort and horse jumping at Powlett. But one edition is just the start of a major award. We were required to submit three. Our May 27 edition had a follow up on childcare with the launch of a petition by Ripon MP Louise Staley, late news on COVID restrictions, a State Budget allocation for a new fire station at Serpentine, plans for a tractor display precinct in Pyramid Hill and the olive oil harvest while in sport there was the dominance of Mitiamo in football and Wedderburn and Boort preparing for the Loddon Derby that weekend. The third edition submitted with the entry pack was June 24 when Newbridge residents stepped up their advocacy for water and sewerage connection, Boort’s Naomi Malone was recognised in the 2021 Victorial Rural Health Awards, the late breaking news of Tracey Wilson’s resignation as Inglewood and Districts Health Service CEO, Calivil’s Jade Clymo

talking about milk prices, a special real estate feature for Greg Fathers, our promotion of the Active Farmers’ Run for Resilience and Wedderburn’s stunning A Grade netball win. During breakout time at the VCPA conference, other newspaper proprietors asked why the “Herald” had been chose as your newspaper’s name. Simple: To herald and proclaim the achievements, hopes and dreams of Loddon communities. That very brief precis of the three submitted editions for the top award cateogry - making your Loddon Herald country Victoria’s newspaper of the area - is just a portion of the many stories in those three weeks and since January 28. Newspapers are much more than stories. There are photoraphs, there’s the printing on the Newsprinters press in Wodonga and there are the advertisers, the people share a real commitment to business in the Loddon and advertise in your Loddon Herald (without the ads, this newspaper would not exist, so a more than big thank you to them). To our readers: you have placed faith in the Loddon Herald, you entrust us to share your stories and this is a responsibility we respect. To be recognised by peers is gratifying for the voice of local communities and as we continue to evolve, we know there are many more stories still to be told. To come back from Geelong with two VCPA awards just goes to show the Loddon’s voice is being heard. Thank you.

1. What is a gunzel?

3. Which fruit is used to make a porn star martini 4. Of what is the sci-fi show Torchwood an anagram? 5. What is a baby rabbit called? 6. Which tea is flavoured mostly through the addition of bergamot oil? 7. Which large bird that can’t fly is a close relative of the ostrich and emu?

9. Who served two non-consecutive terms as US President, from 1885-1889 and 1893-1897? 10. What is the main spice in the Hungarian dish Goulash?

Overall Newspaper Excellence Award (Circulation under 2000) Winner – Loddon Herald Judge’s comments: The strong front pages set the scene for what is to come inside this great community newspaper. I particularly like the fact the newspaper is taking up a campaign on behalf of its community, sending that message loud and clear through clearly identified taglines. The content is comprehensive and local; a combination of strong news, features, photographs and advertising, supported by good clean layouts and overall production. It has been another challenging year for newspapers however I congratulate each and every entry in this section for continuing to publish quality products for your community.

Joanne Angelina Germanotta? 15. What number is ‘knock at the door’ in Bingo? 16. What is the smallest country in the world? 17. Who was the youngest British Prime Minister? 18. In bowling, what’s it called when you get three strikes in a row? 19. What is Japanese sake made from? 20. Who is Australia’s Health Minister?

2. How many hearts does an octopus have

8. Which French animal word is slang for a newspaper?

Newspapers are the heart of their communities and part of their role is to be the community voice. It is important that we listen to what is important to them and when necessary, give them a stronger public voice. A good community campaign is well worth the effort and can bring about change for the better.

ANSWERS

11. Which hero in Greek mythology is said to have slayed the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Knossos? 12. Who invented the light bulb? 13. What’s the longest river in Europe? 14. Which pop star’s real name is Stefani

1. Trainspotter. 2. Three. 3. Passion fruit. 4 Doctor Who. 5. A Kitten. 6. Earl Grey. 7. The Rhea. 8. Canard, Chat or Cheval. 9. Grover Cleveland. 10. Paprika. 11. Theseus. 12. Thomas Edison. 13. Volga River. 14. Lady Gaga. 15. Four. 16. Vatican City. 17. William Pitt (The Younger). 18. A turkey. 19. Rice. 20. Greg Hunt.

LAST Friday was one of those rare days away from the Loddon. Instead of following up story ideas (and advertising) in our wonderful local communities, there was a trip south to Geelong for the Victorian Country Press Association annual conference. The newspaper industry across country Victoria has been impacted by COVID for two years and this was a long-awaited opportunity for local paper publishers to gather in person. Imagine the humility experienced when it was announced that your newspaper, the Loddon Herald, was the recipient of two major awards - Best Community Campaign (under 2000 circulation) for our series of articles on the Loddon’s child care crisis and then, collecting the top award for Overall Newspaper Excellence (under 2000 circulation). The Loddon Herald - born just over 10 months ago - is the vehicle, the platform, for our local communities. It is our readers, our advertisers and collectively our Loddon towns and districts who are the true recipients of these awards. The honours recognise the role of the true local newspaper in mirroring what is happening in local communities, what people are thinking and saying. They underpin the genuine commitment of rural-based newspaper publishers to sharing the stories of the present and the past, shaping the future. When selecting our entries for the VCPA awards from editions up to June

Judge’s comments: An exceptional entry. The Loddon Herald demonstrates how to do a community campaign well. Child care is a topic that would resonate with most of the community and it fleshed out all angles. The campaign was supported with strong front pages, a wide representation of voices, editorials and an effective message. Importantly, it received great community feedback. Well done.

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FEATURES

Riverside dining is rocking at Bridgewater where the town’s hotel is drawing people from across Victoria for a gastronomical experience in a unique setting. The hotel’s head chef Ethan Egan has just devised a special menu for summer tastes and talks with the Loddon Herald about putting together new dishes with local and seasonal produce

Tastes for summer

Where did you start in forming a vision to create the new menu?

When designing any menu it is really important to try and cater for as many different tastes and dietary requirements as possible. This has always been first and foremost one of the first factors you take into consideration. Next, I always look to utilise local producers as best as possible, it’s hard not to take advantage of quality ingredients that our amazing producers have available. Finally you look at what your current clientele are ordering the most of and try to play to their tastes, if particular cuisines and styles of dishes are really popular on the previous menu it makes sense to try and promote them as best as possible on the new menu.

Were there any trial cooks? It’s always important to test new dishes before placing them on the menu, a lot of venues use their Chef’s Specials to trial dishes in the weeks before changing a menu to gauge feedback from patrons, fine tune new recipes and help construct the meal in a way that is enticing both in flavour and visually, people always eat with their eyes first so it’s vital to make sure meals look as good on the plate as they taste. I’m sure a lot of the locals will recognize a few of the new dishes on this year’s summer menu from our specials board over the preceding months.

LH PHOTOS

How much did seasonal and local produce guide you in creating the recipes?

Apart from the menu itself, what other influences on the food and dishes included were there? With all things it’s important to take into account your equipment and workspace when creating a menu, every kitchen is different in size, has different equipment available and is laid out differently. Your menu needs to be designed not to put too much stress on any one section of the kitchen, especially in our case with such a small kitchen that caters for such a large number of guests. Each dish is designed to be as streamlined and efficient as possible for our setup so that we can pump out meals as quickly as possible without minimising quality and taste.

Bridgewater Hotel head chef Ethan Egan starts preparing local produce for the day and (below) one of his sweet creations Left: With hotel owner Virginia Hyland.

Pairing the dishes with beers/wine - how important is that? It’s always important to have a wide variety of beverages to suit a wide variety of dishes, we’re very lucky to have some amazing local producers of wine, such as Water Wheel Vineyards and Black Wallaby Wines, plus many others, that allow us to offer great beverage and food pairings. Having the right beverage with your meal compliments the flavours on the plate making your experience that much more enjoyable.

medley of mushrooms including beautiful Porcini mushrooms imported from Italy as well as rich Truffle Oil in the sauce to create a really tasty dish. It has certainly become a cult favourite with the locals! My favourite dish and beverage pairing would have to be a Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder paired with the amazing Sylvie Sangiovese from Black Wallaby Wines, the hints of sweet fruits, herbs and spices really compliment the succulent lamb, buttery mash and rich red wine sauce.

What’s your favourite dish on the new menu and why?

Tell us a bit about your journey in cooking and how you ended up at the Bridgewater Hotel.

It’s really hard for me to choose a favourite dish when there’s so many great dishes to choose from but if i had to single one out i would probably choose the Porcini Mushroom Spaghetti, we use a

I started out cooking in 2009 while still in high school and quickly realised that this is what I wanted to do as a career. After finishing VCE, I journeyed to Ballarat when an opportunity arose to begin a for-

mal apprenticeship at the Red Lion Hotel where I was able to learn under some amazing chefs, including the amazing chef Leroy Hand. Be sure to check out Leroy’s amazing Orchard Cafe Lucas if you’re ever in the Ballarat area! I was lucky enough to then have the opportunity to follow Leroy to The LakeView Hotel in Ballarat where I quickly rose through the ranks becoming the head chef at only 21 years of age. Since leaving Ballarat, I have worked at a variety of venues in Bendigo including the Bendigo Corner Store Cafe, the Brougham Arms Hotel and the Kennington Tavern. At the start of 2021 when hospitality venues began to close due to the pandemic I took the opportunity to take a break from cooking fulltime and spend some quality time with the family. By the end of 2021 it was time to get back to work and the fantastic opportunity to work with Virginia Hyland and Greg McKinley here in Bridgewater was available so I jumped on it.

Local produce is a major factor when creating new recipes

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Local produce is a major factor when creating new recipes, especially when you have local producers such as The Fat Butcher who produce Murphy’s Creek Pork which we use in one of our favourite dishes, the Crispy Fried Pork Belly, as well as the amazing lamb we use in our Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder. We’re extremely proud to showcase so many local producers simply because of the quality of their produce and with our customers coming from all over Victoria we want them to experience this amazing produce that we get to enjoy all the time! Designing dishes around seasonal produce is always important too, when apples are at their best quality early in the year it makes sense to showcase them while on your winter menu while heading into summer so many other ingredients come in season and you always try and utilise them while they are at their peak in quality such as our Caramelised Peaches dessert with peaches currently being their tastiest.

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Signs are looking good for wheat and canola

MISSION COMPLETE: The team after releasing southern purple-spotted gudgeon.

Gudgeons ‘find their feet’ HUNDREDS of southern purplespotted gudgeon are adapting to their new wetlands home after a successful release last Thursday. The “zombie” fish have been bred after the species was thought to have been extinct. The release at Greg and Jo Bear’s Canary Island property attracted the interest of leading Victorian aquatic and fishery authorities and officials from the

Melbourne Aquarium who are establishing a hatchery and hope to include an exhibit of native wetland fish. “There’s amazing enthusiasm and positivity for what is happening with the wetlands habitat and the release of the southern purple-spotted gudgeon on our property,” Jo said. “We’ve been surprised by the interest in something that start-

WHEAT harvest is starting in some Loddon districts with reports of early quality being H2. Some farmers in the Serpentine area reporting headers taking off six tonnes to the hectare. That district completed canola harvest almost a fortnight ago. However, the canola harvest continues is other areas of the Loddon. At Borung, Phil Lines predicts he still has several weeks left and is running two headers in his paddocks. “The quality is pretty good so far and on a par with last season,” he said at the weekend. “Having two good seasons back-to-back is certainly offset-

ed as a house dam and is now linked to the wetlands ... it has its own legs. “Everyone loves the fish and the idea of helping native fish.” Jo said there had already been requests to hold a field day as the surrogate fish site is assessed over the summer and autumn. The Bear’s property is the first of several surrogate sites in the project.

GRAIN

Boort Grain Co-op prices at Tuesday: Wheat - H1 $427. H2 $413. APW $402. ASW $368. GP1 $293. Barley - PL1 $3308. SP1 $293. BAR1 $275. BAR2 $245. Pulses - NonGM canola $860 +/- AOF. FABA1 $550. FABA2 $530. Field peas $470. ting some of the bad years and pretty pleasing after a wet November.” Phil said some low lying areas had been affected by rain. “The last thing I want now is any more as there’s still a few weeks to go with harvest.”

Borung canola grower Phil Lines. LH PHOTO

SHEEP MARKET MORE lambs with 21,000 yarded at Bendigo on Monday, up 4000 head on a week ago. Quality did decline, with the majority of unshorn lambs showing dryness and signs of having slipped in condition. Heavy slaughter lambs were again scarce, and it was the lead run of shorn lambs which showed the most weight. One major exporter didn’t attend and a major domestic processor didn’t purchase, and while the rest of the buying field was present they didn’t show a lot of enthusiasm. The sale was difficult to quote due to the mixed quality and also the bidding fluctuations that occurred during the auction. Some heavy lambs, plainer trades and secondary store lambs were $5 to $15/ head easier. However, the main runs of better quality slaughter lambs averaged close to last week on a cents per kilogram cost basis. Some agents are now leading their runs with shorn lambs. The heaviest shorn

lambs, 26-30kg cwt, sold from $240 to a top of $275/head at an estimated cost of 865c/kg cwt. Unshorn young lambs topped at $259, with the main run of better quality heavy trades, 24-26kg cwt, from $213 to $259/head at an estimated average of 850c/kg cwt. The general run of young lambs in the light to medium trade weight categories from $175 to $212/head, and depending on weight and quality showed a broader carcass price spread of 760c to 840c/kg cwt. There was some very well-bred big lines of store lambs available, including one pen of more than 800 head. Best quality store lambs with breeding and frame from $155 to $174/head to be similar to a week ago. Plainer and mixed store lambs varied from $90 to $145/head. Sheep supply increased to 11,000 head, made up of all weights and grades. Demand was subdued, particularly for the latter sheep sales as not all buyers remained in the market. Prices were mostly $8 to $15/head

cheaper in a sale that kept loosing momentum as it progressed. Only a few lines of extra heavy sheep made over $200, with the bulk of sales from $130 to $180/head for better trade to heavy mutton. Secondary light sheep $90 to $125/ head. Mutton was estimated as costing from 550c to 620c/kg cwt. SUCKERS Glenlyon Past Highlands (144) $259, DT Leahy Tallarook (21) $255, Muller Past Nagambie (27) $250, NW & ER Davis Sutton Grange (18) $232, Black on Green Maindample (141) $228, T & M Hoban Darraweit Guim (53) $225, DG & AM Connors Lancefield (62) $224, Thomas K Kelly Kilmore (10) $223, CJ & JS Hulland Murray Downs (40) $215, AJ & LJ Ryan Mia Mia (129) $215, JT Clement Springfield (88) $213, Broonhill Past Merrijig (33) $213, G & K McCarthy Lancefield (72) $212, TD & JB Broad Durham Ox (29) $210, D Maher Shepparton (64) $205, Pete Howie Mansfield (72) $204, Bernard Smith Pyramid Hill (41) $203, PD & KM Allen Gooram (79) $203, Bevon Smith Eppalock (24) $180.

CROSSBRED LAMBS DJ Fatt & JA Gallagher Raywood (78) $275, D & J Bucknall Maryborough (86) $255, JM & PJ Darker Boort (97) $250, Belmont Park Rochester (15) $245, TW McCormick & Sons Elmore (55) $245, PL & NM Mitchell Marong (16) $235, TW McCormick & Sons Elmore

(26) $232, JA & JC Stuart Serpentine (78) $226, PL & NM Mitchell Marong (7) $226, DA & JL Barber Elphinstone (23) $215, L Cooper Bagshot (24) $211, O’Shannessy Bros Wycheproof (71) $208, MD Connors Moama (42) $200.

SHORN SUCKERS N & G White Wedderburn Junction (31) $197.

MERINO WETHERS RJC Comini P/L Harcourt (132) $210, PJ & RJ Sandy Tongio (189) $185, John Vale Colbinabbin (46) $185, A & L , L & A Cook Baddiginnie (108) $166.

CROSSBRED EWES H & A Homewood Homewood (22) $206, RP & LT Mitchell Milloo (91) $195, Creswell Trading Beazley’s Bridge (40) $192, Belmont Park Rochester (13) $185, GA Lillie Baringhup (50) $185, Larbry P/L Limestone (89) $184, Ngapahi Willowmavin (30) $175, Tim Clarke P/L Wahring (83) $170.

MERINO EWES Monmore P/L Laanecoorie (117) $210, A & C Branson Colbinabbin (112) $200, Quirk Ag - Jack Quirk Mitiamo (23) $192, AE Hermiston Nullavale (30) $190, Peter Glenn Swan Hill (170) $185, J & G Ross Hilston (111) $184, Noreen Murphy Knowsley (44) $180.

RAMS Avington Merino P/L Sidonia (104) $140, Avington Merino P/L Sidonia (47) $138.

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Leadership program’s graduation PARTICIPANTS in the 2021 Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program have celebrated with a graduation event at Newbridge. Among the 2021 graduands were Loddon residents Suzi Birthisel, Tarryn Smith and Jess Liston. Suzi and Tarryn were presented with a cheque for $2000 towards the Bridgewater-Inglewood rail trail project. In their end of program report, the participants said: “Throughout the year, we have been blessed to hear from each member of our group, as they shared their About Me stories. “Without exception, these reflections were honest, raw, insightful and inspiring. “We owe a deep gratitude to Jude (Hannah) for fostering a safe space for us to share of ourselves, as these presentations have played a powerful role in our transformation into community leaders.” They said there had been equal parts of excitement, anticipation and nervousness when the group first gathered in February. “While we didn’t quite know what to expect, we knew we were poised at the start of something great, and we had faith the program would lead us through the elements needed to be a successful community leader,” they said.

Survey backs newspapers

“Setting the regional context allowed us to come together to get to know each other, to bond and share experiences.” “We’d like to pass on our most heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors, who have provided us with this life changing experience. “We are on the path towards being the best we can be, for ourselves, our families and our communities, and we will be forever grateful for your belief, commitment and encouragement.” LEAD Loddon Murray has applications open for its 2022 program, including applications for the scholarship available to Loddon Shire residents.

Suzi Birthisel and Tarryn Smith with LEAD CEO Keith MacQueen (top and Jess Lister with daughter Francesca and program board chair Colleen Condliffe.

VARIETY Bash cars have stopped in Mitiamo during a warm-up for next year’s major bash. And among them were locals Russell and Sharon Hocking, raising money for the children’s charity.

Louise STALEY MP LIBERAL MEMBER FOR RIPON

Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Roads Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery

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#shoplocal #shoploddon

MORE than half of people who do not read local newspapers believe they are essential to their communities, a national survey has found. Findings from the survey show that 64.5 per cent of respondents considered a printed copy of a local newspaper an essential service to their communities. The research targeted participants in areas that were being served by independent local newspapers within the Country Press Australia network. Deakin University Associate Professor Kristy Hess, who is leading the research, said: “The fact that social media users examined here (in the latest survey) also indicate a preference for print is perhaps especially profound.” CPA executive director Bruce Morgan said the survey results were not surprising and reinforced the mood of many regional communities. “It is not just about the survival of local independent (newspaper) businesses, but that it is fundamental to community well-being, and to basic democratic notions of accountability within those communities,” he said. The surveys are part of a three-year project supported by CPA.

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DEATH

PUBLIC NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICE

ANGLICAN PARISH OF INGLEWOOD

HAEBICH - MARJ My memories will be with me forever of my treasured friend Marj. Loved and will miss your stories of life and humour. RIP Shirl

MURPHY, Neil The Chairman, Board, Management and members of CFA North West Region, District 20 regret the passing of their colleague and oﬀer their deepest sympathy to Neil’s family.

With great sadness we announce the passing of

Graeme Leigh TWEDDLE of Boort. Born: 28th June 1942 Passed away: 6th December 2021 Beloved husband of Honie, father to Kirsty, Leigh, Rhys and Saskia. Very proud grandfather of Lucy, Abigail, Brianna, Ellie, Bethany and Imogen. Great family man Missed by all Funeral details to be advised

PUBLIC NOTICES Come! Let us celebrate Christmas together

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS 18th December 8pm Wedderburn Uniting Church grounds - Everyone Welcome

Eaglehawk Salvation Army Band Supper after Carols BYO torch Donations to the Christmas Bowl Appeal

DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION Loddon Shire Council as the declared waterway manager for the waters of Loddon River at Bridgewater between Flour Mill Weir and Sweeney’s Lane, makes the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic): For the purposes of boating activity conducted by Bridgewater Water Ski Club Inc, persons and vessels involved in the 2021 Bridgewater Trophy Championships are exempt from the following requirements:

Blue Christmas service - Tuesday 14th December, 10am at Holy Trinity Bridgewater Christmas Eve Carols Service –6:30pm at St Augustine’s Inglewood Christmas Day Carols Service – 9am at St John’s Newbridge

1. Clause 2(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of a person in the water

CAREERS AT LODDON

Waterway Rules made under the Marine Safety Act 2010 / Marine Act 1988

Loddon is now seeking applications for the following positions from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a difference and help shape our future.

4. Clause 62.6(a) of Schedule 62 – Exclusive Use and Special Purpose Area for Slalom and Ski Jumping - modified to allow for trick skiing. 5. Clause 62.7(d) of Schedule 62 – operating times for the Exclusive Use and Special Purpose Area for ‘Water Skiing’.

Early Childhood Educator – ref.no J/125   

Part-time, 1 day (7.25 hours) per week ECE461.1 - $21.06 per hour Location – Wedderburn kindergarten

Marine Safety Regulations 2012

Early Childhood Educator – ref.no J/126

6. Regulation 100(3) – person must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) (of type specified) at all times when vessel is underway

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7. Regulation 103 – person being towed must wear a PFD at all times. 8. Regulation 104(1) – master must ensure all occupants of vessel are wearing a personal flotation device (of type specified) 9. Regulation 104(2) – master must not allow the vessel to tow a person unless the person is wearing a PFD. Exemptions subject to the conditions detailed below:  Masters of participating vessels are only exempt from items 1 and 2 when undertaking rescue responsibilities to retrieve persons in distress, provide for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of safety on shore.  Masters of participating vessels are only exempt from items 3-5 for the duration of the events.  Water skiers are only exempt from item 6 and item 7 when participating in trick skiing activities.  Masters of participating vessels are only exempt from items 8 and 9 when towing water skiers who are participating in trick events, and when retrieving water skiers who are participating in trick events and exempt from wearing a personal flotation device.

 Should vessels or persons not involved in the event enter the exclusion zone, the event must be stopped until the unauthorised vessel or person has moved outside of the zone.

Loddon Shire Council as the declared waterway manager for the Loddon River at Bridgewater between Flour Mill Weir and Sweeneys Lane, hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that the waters of the Loddon River between the Calder Highway bridge and the boat ramp at Sweeneys Lane are prohibited to all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the 2021 Bridgewater Trophy Championships. The exclusion zone takes effect between 7:00am and 6:00pm from 11 to 12 December 2021.

 These exemptions apply between 11 December and 12 December 2021 between hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm, to persons and vessels registered to participate in the 2021 Bridgewater Trophy Championships on the Loddon River, within the exclusion zone waters between the Calder Highway Bridge and the boat ramp at Sweeneys Lane, provided the stated safety controls and undertakings detailed in the application form and associated documentation are adhered to.

BY ORDER OF LODDON SHIRE COUNCIL

About Us: North West Ag are part of the Delta Agribusiness network, a leading force in independent rural inputs and advisory services in Regional Australia.

To be successful in this role you will:

2. Clause 2(c) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel

3. Clause 62.2 of Schedule 62 – 5 knot speed restriction within waters not specified as Exclusive Use and Special Purpose Areas between Flour Mill Weir and Sweeneys Lane.

Customer Service – Boort, Vic

The Role: Based in our Boort branch, you will become an integral member our highly experienced and engaging team. The Customer Service person will have the exciting opportunity to be part of the supply chain of a wide range of farm inputs including fuel, agchem, fertilizer, animal health and general merchandise.

EMPLOYMENT

State Rules made under the Marine Act 1988

 All persons on vessels associated with the event, or participants performing acts which are not ‘Trick’ events, must wear PFDs at all times.

NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE

EMPLOYMENT

Part-time, 3 days (21.75 hours) per week ECE461.1 - $21.06 per hour Location – Inglewood kindergarten

Early Childhood Educator – ref.no J/123   

Casual positions at all kindergartens ECEC1.1 - $29.75 (inclusive of casual loading)

Early Childhood Teacher – ref.no J/124   

Casual positions at all kindergartens ECTC1.1 - $40.05 (inclusive of casual loading)

 Ideally have demonstrated experience in customer service  Ideally have experience in stock control and inventory  Hold or willing to obtain a forklift licence  Be committed to growing the business through adding value to our clients and demonstrate an ability to deliver excellent customer service  Be committed to make a positive contribution to our existing team – to listen, learn and contribute  Be enthusiastic, positive and willing to roll your sleeves up to get the job done Delta Ag will provide a competitive remuneration package, ongoing training and development and a long term career path. To be considered for this position, please email your application to Bec Milliken, rmilliken@deltaag.com.au or call Bec on 0404818663 for a conﬁdential discussion.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Applications for the above positions will close on Monday 20 December 2021.

Civil Engineer – ref.no J/122 

Permanent, full-time position

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Band 6 - $42.67 per hour

Applications for the above position will close on 13 December 2021. Community Care Workers – ref.J/102 and J/105 

Casual and part-time positions

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Band 3 - $28.64 per hour ($35.80 for

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casuals inclusive of loading)

Early Years (Child Care) Project Officer – ref.no J/116 

Full-time, fixed-term (12 months)

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Band 7 - $47.53 per hour

MEAT PROCESSING WORKERS Campaspe Meats is now accepting applications for prospective staﬀ to be employed at the proposed Inglewood kangaroo meat processing facility. Subject to approvals being received to commence operations, we anticipate an initial local workforce of 10 people who will receive on-site training leading to industry accreditation. Above-award wages will be oﬀered to successful applicants. Please send your application to admin@vppvic.com.au

Applications for the positions above will be assessed as they are received. For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic. gov.au or contact Council’s Organisational Development Unit on (03) 5494 1202.

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SPORT

‘Local’ link to trotters’ race final Korong Vale’s Amy Roberts. LH PHOTO

Wedderburn’s Wade Roberts. LH PHOTO

Skipper steers rink success in a stunning breakthrough AT LAST! Inglewood’s Division 1 midweek pennant team got across the line in a hard fought first win for the season last week. The team won 63 shots (14 points) to Bendigo East 60 shots (two points). Bev Taig played the shot that all skippers dream of doing to get their team across the line. They were the last rink to finish and the team was two shots up overall. Terrifyingly, her rink was down two shots down and to everyone’s delight she trailed the kitty for one shot with her last bowl which the opposition couldn’t get at, giving Inglewood a three-shot victory. Fittingly, the Cousin Jack’s Bakehouse/Jacqui Hecker prize for best winning rink went to Bev Taig, Robert Day, Helen Leach and David Vanston with a 28 to 14 shot win. In this week’s play, Inglewood went down by just one shot (full report next week).

Division 5 again had a good win by beating a determined Harcourt. Both rinks had wins and this puts them firmly on top on the ladder. Inglewood won 48 shots (14 points) to Harcourt 32 shots (0 points). In weekend pennant, Inglewood’s Division 5 team travelled to Dingee and found the opposition too good on the day, losing 72 shots (two points) to 88 shots (16 points). Three rinks lost, with two rinks only losing by one shot each which is a very credible performance. They come up against strong opposition in Marong this week at Inglewood. The rink of the day winning the Café 3517 prize for the best performed rink went to the team of David Whitehead, Helen Leach, Bruce Moffatt and Greg Sommers with a 10 shot victory. What a pleasure it was to welcome the new team in the competition and ladder leader,

Amber ready for cheering WEDDERBURN cheerleader Amber King will finally hit the competition boards with her Bendigo team friends when they compete in this weekend’s championship in Melbourne. Amber has been in training all year with COVID lockdowns and restrictions cancelling competitions so far. She said the practice performance a fortnight ago went well and all team members were now looking forward to the weekend.

Courts in use ALTHOUGH numbers were still down due to harvest, a small

REGION PENNANT RESULTS

bell 31. Ladder: Moama 66, Eaglehawk 58, Kangaroo Flat 51, Bendigo East 40, South Bendigo 39, Inglewood 38, Castlemaine35, Golden Square 20, Bendigo 13. Division 3: Serpentine 77 lost to Heathcote 84. Ladder: South Bendigo 63, Bendigo East 50, Golden Square 46, Heathcote 38, Serpentine 35, Bendigo 25, North Bendigo 24, Strathfieldsaye 7. Division 5: Calivil 90 d Campbell’s Creek 70, Dingee 88 d Inglewood 72. Ladder: Eaglehawk 62, Kangaroo Flat 50, Marong 40, Dingee 38, Inglewood 36, Castlemaine 32, Calivil 20, Campbell’s Creek 10. Division 6: Kangaroo Flat 87 d Bridgewater 80. Ladder: Kangaroo Flat 64, Eaglehawk 48, South Bendigo 45, Strathfieldsaye 40, Bendigo 36, Woodbury 36, Bridgewater 10, Harcourt 9. MIDWEEK - Division 1: Kangaroo Flat 65 d Inglewood 64. D. Budd 27 d B. Taig 12, S. Howes 24 d P. Schram 12, G. Waegeli 14 lt S. Sloan 35. Division 4: White Hills 63 d Calivil-Serpentine 52, Dingee 73 d Bridgewater 53. NORTH-CENTRAL - Boort 54 lost to Wedderburn 90. Division 2: Korong Vale 78 d Boort 59. Wedderburn 72 d Donald 67. Midweek: Korong Vale 74 d St Arnaud 51. NORTHERN - Division 2: Pyramid Hill 93 d Leitchville 35. Pyramid Hill 44 lost to Barham 70. Midweek - Division 1: Cohuna Golf 62 d Pyramid Hill 60.

BENDIGO - Division 1: Inglewood 76 lost to Moama 85. M. McLean 22 d P. Newcombe 12, R. Day 16 lt K. Brennan 26, L. Kelly 25 d K. Anderson 16, G. Jackson 13 lt B. Camp-

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Appeal rejected AFL Central Victoria has rejected Nullawil’s bid to join the North Central league. An appeal hearing was held last week after the Golden Rivers Football League rejected the club’s decision to switch leagues. AFL Central Victoria did not release a statement on reasons for the refusal.

Moama Bowling Club, to Inglewood for a Division 1 match last Saturday. Inglewood made a good contest of it by coming back at them in the second half but they were too strong on the day and in the end, Inglewood went down 76 shots (four points) to 85 shots (14 points) losing by only 9 shots overall. The The Fat Butcher/Empire State Hotel prize for the best performed rink on the day went to Lindsay Kelly, Craig Kelly, Trevor Schill and Adam Ellerton who fought hard for a nine-shot win over quality opposition. Every match is important, but the next contest at Bendigo is crucial for the “Woodies” to continue their good start to the season.

THE Stawell-owned and trained The Penny Drops won his heat of the Inter-Dominion Trotters’ Championship at Newcastle on Sunday night and qualified for the final at Menangle this Saturday night. Trained by Ray Harvey, who only generally trains two horses and driven by Great Western reinsman, Grant Campbell, The Penny Drops has drawn gate 12 in the final. As mentioned in last week’s column, The Penny Drops was sired by local trotting champion Danny Bouchea. Victorian trotters make up seven of the 12-horse field including Pink Galahs who is a direct descendent of the great Maoris Idol and is part owned by Bryan Healy from Marnoo who drove the great trotter. The Inter-Dominion Pacers Championship looks a match race between Expensive Ego who has drawn gate 1 and King of Swing who has drawn gate 11. The Trotters’ Championship will start at 8.45pm and Pacers Final at 10pm, Saturday night at Menangle. There is sure to be some top racing when the best are on the track for these premier events. Tips for this week - Menangle Race 5 No 12 The Penny Drops. Quinella Race 5 No’s 7 and 12

Amber KIng (right) and the Bendigo cheerleaders contingent of players turned up at Boort tennis courts on Saturday. Extra courts were also taken up by holiday makers staying at the caravan park and children involved in the junior coaching program.

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SPORT | TENNIS MARONG

Derby has moments with the leaders

Newbridge’s Darcy White returns serve. LH PHOTO

DERBY has kept in touch with Marong association ladder leaders after Saturday’s round. While lowering the colours to the highly-fancied Harcourt, Derby’s B Men and mixed combinations proved they can match it with the association’s best. Newbridge boosted its statistics with a comprensive win. Woodstock tried out its new courts after Marong forfeited and will play at home for the first time this season on Saturday. Wilsons Reef 4-62 lost to Lockwood 14-99 A LADIES: J. Taylor C. McKinstry d L. Knight R. Coutts 6-5. J. Taylor B. McKimmie d L. Knight K. Mannix 6-4. C. McKinstry B. McKimmie d R. Coutts K. Mannix 6-2. B LADIES: T. Jones C. Taylor lost to C. Shevlin A. Wells 3-6, T. Jones T. Taylor lost to C. Shevlin J. Daly 5-6, C. Taylor T. Taylor d A. Wells J. Daly 6-4. A MEN: T. Kennedy B. Taylor lost to L. Nixon A. Doyle 2-6, T. Kennedy Z. Porlai lost to L. Nixon J. Coutts 1-6, B. Taylor Z. Porlai lost to A. Doyle J. Coutts 1-6, S. Taylor J. Taylor lost to R. Wells A. McLean 2-6, S. Taylor E. Molenaar lost to R. Wells C. Scoble 4-6, J. Taylor E. Molenaar lost to A. McLean C. Scoble 0-6. MIXED: J. Taylor B. Taylor lost to L. Knight L. Nixon 3-6, B. McKimmie S. Taylor lost to R. Coutts R. Wells 5-6, C. McKinstry T. Kennedy lost to K. Mannix A. Doyle 4-6, T. Jones Z. Porlai lost to C. Shevlin J. Coutts 3-6, T. Taylor J. Taylor lost to A. Wells A. McLean 0-6, C. Taylor E. Molenaar lost to J. Daly C. Scoble 5-6.

Woodvale -0-23 lost to Newbridge 18-108 A LADIES: K. Pickering J. Pearse lost to

A. Sherlock E. Jenkyn 0-6, K. Pickering L. Bice lost to A. Sherlock K. Graham 0-6, J. Pearse L. Bice lost to E. Jenkyn K. Graham 5-6. B LADIES: V. Battersby M. Amory lost to A. Broom S. Wallace 2-6, V. Battersby S. Garlick lost to A. Broom T. Higgs 0-6, S. Garlick M. Amory lost to S. Wallace T. Higgs 0-6. A MEN: M. Trew L. Anderson lost to M. Johnson S. Atkins 1-6, M. Trew T. Mannix lost to M. Johnson D. Graham 1-6, L. Anderson T. Mannix lost to S. Atkins D. Graham 2-6, B. Bruns A. Bearman lost to A. Broom J. Sutherland 1-6. B MEN: B. Bruns T. Strybosch lost to A. Broom D. White 0-6, R. Trew T. Strybosch

lost to J. Sutherland D. White 4-6, L. Bice M. Trew lost to A. Sherlock M. Johnson 1-6. MIXED: K. Pickering L. Anderson lost to E. Jenkyn D. Graham 0-6, M. Amory T. Mannix lost to K. Graham S. Atkins 1-6, V. Battersby B. Bruns lost to S. Wallace A. Broom 1-6, S. Garlick T. Strybosch lost to T. Higgs J. Sutherland 0-6, J. Pearse A. Bearman lost to M. Mitchell D. White 4-6.

Harcourt 10-77 d Derby 8-66 A LADIES: J. Cox E. Landy d L. Naughton P. Normoyle 6-3, J. Cox S. Blake d L. Naughton K. Galea 6-3, E. Landy S. Blake d P. Normoyle K. Galea 6-1. B LADIES: N. Trethowan F. Hards lost to D. Normoyle T. Hayes 1-6, N. Trethowan S.

Houston lost to D. Normoyle C. Wood 0-6, B. Trethowan S. Houston lost to T. Hayes C. Wood 0-6. A MEN: S. Gearing L. Tunn d N. Pollock S. Bruce 6-3, S. Gearing B. Bickford d N. Pollock M. Dineen 6-0, L. Tunn B. Bickford lost to S. Bruce M. Dineen 5-6, C. Green M. Blake d N. Naughton B. Galea 6-1. B MEN: C. Green D. Gearing lost to N. Naughton T. Naughton 3-6, M. Blake D. Gearing d B. Galea T. Naughton 6-0, S. Blake L. Tunn d L. Naughton M. Dineen 6-2. MIXED: J. Cox S. Gearing lost to D. Normoyle N. Pollock 4-6, E. Landy C. Green d K. Galea B. Galea 6-2, N. Trethowan B. Bickford lost to C. Wood N. Naughton 3-6, B. Trethowan J. Trethowan lost to P. Nor-

Powlett keeps powering along

POWLETT continues its strong opening run in Inglewood tennis. Saturday’s win over Korong Vale has it convincingly ahead of Wedderburn Junction who scored an impressive win over Loddon Eagles where the mixed sets were tight.

INGLEWOOD

Mixed: Powlett 6 sets 53 games to Korong Vale 1 set 26 games

Powlett 26-20-168 d Korong Vale 3-13-79

Wedderburn Junction 20-14-119 d Loddon Eagles 4-4-101

Men: Powlett 7 sets 56 games d Korong Vale 1 sets 29 games. Ladies: Powlett 7 sets 59 games d Korong Vale 1 sets 24 games

Men: Wedderburn Junction 5 sets 47 games to Loddon Eagles 1 sets 33 games Ladies: Wedderburn Junction 5 sets 44 games to

Korong Vale’s Kim Townrow and Flynn Lock in Satuday’s match against Powlett. LH PHOTOS

141 126 97 93 58

WOODSTOCK won on forfeit from MARONG

Harcourt Lockwood Newbridge Derby Marong Wilsons Reef Woodstock Woodvale

290.48 182.76 159.38 150 97.62 72.92 53.7 18.42

74 64 60.5 60 49.5 41.5 36.5 14

LODDON VALLEY

Loddon Eagles 1 sets 33 games Mixed: Wedderburn Junction 4 sets 38 games to Loddon Eagles 2 sets 35 games

Powlett Wedderburn Junction Fentons Creek Loddon Eagles Korong Vale

moyle S. Bruce 1-6, F. Hards M. Blake d T. Hayes T. Naughton 6-3.

65 54 36 32 31

CALIVIL North defeated Lake Meran in Saturday’s Loddon Valley association round in a match much closer than the scores revealed. The home team finished 5-97 to 0-69 with Calivil North men taking honours 38-18 and the ladies 32-25. In the mixed, it was Calivil North over Lake Meran by one game - 27-26. Mincha West continued its early season domination by defating Calivil 5-121 to 0-51. Mincha West men won 38-25, the ladies 40-14 and had an even stronger result in the mixed, finished 42-12. In the closest match of the day, Dingee was host to Serpentine and was successful in all sections except the men. Dingee won 4-102 1-90. The mixed was extremely close, only two games the difference. Dingee men 16 lost to Serpentine 34, Dingee Ladies 40 defeated Serpentine 17 and in the mixed Dingee 32 defeated Serpentine 30. Yarrawalla succumbed to harvest unavailability and forfeited to Raywood

Mincha West Calivil North Yarrawalla Dingee Calivil Raywood Serpentine Lake Meran

166.4 115 129.5 116.7 83.8 73.5 86.6 66.1

24 19.5 15 14 8.5 6.5 6.5 6

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Tough day for young bowlers BATSMEN were generally on top in Round four of Upper Loddon junior cricket on Saturday with seven batsmen recording 30s. Boort-Yando and Arnold both set their respective opponents, Kingower and Bridgewater big totals to chase and both had comfortable victories. Arnold, sent in by Bridgewater scored a total of 6/145 thanks mainly to a consistent effort from most of their top order. Flynn Lock and Campbell Hancock led the way reaching their 30s, while Gabe Nevins and Jasper Wendels both made solid contributions. Six Bridgewater bowlers shared the wickets among them Emerson Simms and Shayla Lister who both took their first wicket. Bridgewater’s innings in reply was again dominated by openers Toby Naughton and Kai Lister. Their partnership was worth 44 runs before Lister was run out for 25. Naughton went on to retire on 30 however after his retirement, the Arnold bowlers were able to control the game restricting Bridgewater to a total of four for 81. Mack Pickering claimed his first wicket in junior cricket for Arnold. The other game saw BoortYando bat first after winning the toss and hit up a big total of 3/181 against Kingower. Fraser Holland, Alex Cockerell and Tom Potter belted 13 boundaries and two sixes between them as they all continued on

By MICHAEL ROSE with their good form by registering 30s. Lachlan Hall, Will Toose and Jack Potter all gave good support, while Xander Wilson claimed his first wicket to be one of Kingower’s three wicket takers. Kingower were in all sorts of trouble at 3/9, before Tyler Murphy and Leah McCoy steadied the innings with a partnership of 32. Murphy scored the bulk of these runs and retired on 30 and helped Kingower to a total of 6/50. Nick Scott and Tom Potter started the collapse taking two wickets apiece for Boort-Yando.

Boort-Yando d Kingower Boort-Yando F. Holland retired ................................... 30 B. Arnold b T. Murphy ............................ 6 A. Cockerell retired ............................... 30 T. Potter retired ..................................... 34 L. Hall retired ........................................ 17 W. Toose retired .................................... 18 J. Potter c T. Murphy b X. Wilson ......... 17 J. Mulquiny retired .................................. 5 J. Hird c&b R. Smith ............................... 4 S. Toose not out ..................................... 3 N. Scott not out ...................................... 0 Extras ................................................... 17 Total ........................................ 3/181 Bowling: T. Murphy 4-0-1-14, I. JohnsonMcCloud 4-0-0-23, J. Luckman 4-0-0-32, R. Murphy 4-0-0-31, E. McCoy 3-0-0-24, R. Smith 4-0-1-17, M. Lonza 1-0-0-8, F. Lonza 1-0-0-11, X. Wilson 1-0-1-9, R. Leach 1-0-0-3.

Kingower T. Murphy retired .................................. 30 E. McCoy Caught & b T. Potter ...... 0 I. Johnson-McCloud lbw b N. Scott ....... 1 J. Luckman b N. Scott ............................ 0

Youngsters reverse final form BOORT-YANDO’S under 13 cricketers have had a strong win over Cohuna Nondescripts, 5/80 to 2/48 The U13s were out for redemption after being defeated by Cohuna in the finals in the 2020-2021 season. Boort won the toss and elected to bowl. Gooding and Boyd opened with some quick deliveries getting the batsmen of Lacy and O’Brien off guard. A slow innings from Cohuna with some consistent bowling from all of the Boort players. There were many maiden overs. It took the second last over of the day before Owen

Byrne pitched a Warney-type delivery which was pitched out off stump to dismiss Hawken. This was closely followed by a stumping from Finlay Arnold. The boys were pumped for their innings with a target they felt was in their reach. Openers Byrne and Deklan King started well finding the middle of the bat, before King was bowled. Jake O’Flaherty (12) and Byrne (10) made a solid partnership with the boys reaching their target by the 11th over. Arnold (10) and Tristen Zanker (6) had a great session with the bat too.

CRICKET | SPORT

L. McCoy b S. Toose .............................. 0 R. Murphy b J. Hird ................................ 2 R. Smith not out ..................................... 3 M. Lonza c J. Potter b T. Potter .............. 1 X. Wilson not out .................................... 2 Extras ................................................... 11 Total .......................................... 6/50 Bowling N. Scott 2-1-2-8, T. Potter 3-0-23, F. Holland 3-1-0-7, W. Toose 3-0-0-8, A. Cockerell 3-2-0-2, J. Mulquiny 3-0-0-7, S. Toose 2-1-1-2, J. Hird 3-1-1-3, B. Arnold 2-2-0-0, L. Hall 3-1-0-2

Arnold d Bridgewater Arnold G. Nevins b T. Naughton ...................... 24 J. Wendels c T. Naughton b D. Stringer .. 14 K. Hewett b K. Lister .............................. 0 F. Lock retired ....................................... 31 C. Hancock retired ............................... 30 B. Coffey b S. Lister ............................... 2 M. Whitton c T. Naughton b E. Simms ... 6 A. Thomas c L. Lonsdale b H. Kilby ....... 1 C. Alexander not out .............................. 2 M. Pickering not out ............................... 0 Extras ................................................... 35 Total ........................................ 6/145 Bowling T. Naughton 5-1-1-20, K. Lister 5-1-1-13, D. Stringer 3-0-1-13, L. Lonsdale 3-0-0-8, N. Wickham 2-0-0-8, T. Woodhatch 2-0-0-14, N. Harrison 2-0-0-13, S. Lister 2-0-1-18, H. Kilby 2-0-1-12, E. Simms 1-01-10.

Bridgewater T. Naughton retired ............................... 30 K. Lister run out G. Nevins ................... 25 D. Stringer c J. Wendels b C. Hancock .. 0 L. Lonsdale retired .................................. 2 H. Daldy b F. Lock .................................. 0 T. Woodhatch retired .............................. 3 N. Wickham retired ................................. 0 N. Harrison retired .................................. 2 S. Lister c G. Nevins b M. Pickering ....... 0 H. Kilby not out ....................................... 0 E. Simms not out .................................... 0 Extras ................................................... 19 Total .......................................... 4/81 Bowling G. Nevins 5-0-0-10, J. Wendels 5-1-0-25, C. Hancock 3-2-1-2, F. Lock 3-11-20, K. Hewett 2-0-0-2, B. Coffey 2-0-0-3, C. Alexander 1-0-0-2, M. Whitton 1-0-0-3, M. Pickering 2-2-1-0, G. Hancock 2-0-0-4, A. Thomas 1-0-0-7.

Arnold’s Kale Hewett bowls a delivery in the junior match against Bridgewater. LH PHOTO

Redbacks take honours and clear ladder lead

ARNOLD continued its early season supremacy with a win over Kingower in Saturday’s Upper Loddon cricket round. The Redbacks were set a solid 146 for victory after Kingower did the first stint at the crease, losing seven wickets in the 35 overs. Matthew Rowe (29) and Braydon Walsh (16) gave the home side a solid start while Kyle Simpson topped the scoring with 39. The Redbacks used seven bowlers, five taking wickets and Jack McHale returning the best figures. Saturday’s match saw the season return of Matt Geri for Arnold and he knocked up 11 runs from 15 balls before bowled by Nick Leach. Ryan Metelmann came in after the quick fall of Scholes and Cam Dale when Arnold was 4-48. He steadied the the innings and remained not out 58 when play ended. Arnold is the only undefeated side after three rounds, six

at home to Boort-Yando and Wedderburn hosting KIngower.

KINGOWER LOST TO ARNOLD KINGOWER B Welsh c D Mason b B Power ............ 16 M Rowe b R Metelmann ....................... 29 J Leach b R Metelmann ......................... 7 N Leach st P Scholes b C Dale ............. 14 K Simpson b J McHale ......................... 39 J Vinnicombe c MW Giri b HR McCullough .. 12 BC Pickles c M Dale b J McHale ............8 W Deason not out ................................... 7 L DeJong not out .................................... 1 Extras ....................................................13 Total ..................................7/146 (cc) Bowling: J McHale 7.0-1-2-21, B Power 7.00-1-24, D Mason 4.0-0-0-15, R Metelmann 7.0-0-2-34, C Dale 7.0-0-1-30, M Dale 1.00-0-6.

ARNOLD

THAT’S A WICKET: Arnold’s Jack McHale after claiming his second for the day. LH PHOTO points clear of Kingower. Bridgewater forfeited its match against Wedderburn when hit by a player shortage. These two sides and BoortYando are all sitting on six points after a patchy start to the season. This week’s games see Arnold

P Scholes c J Vinnicombe b L DeJong ........16 MW Giri b N Leach ............................... 11 D Mason lbw L DeJong ........................ 10 C Dale c L McNeil b L DeJong ............... 5 R Metelmann not out ............................ 58 C Anderson c L DeJong b BC Pickles ... 4 HR McCullough b J Leach ................... 21 B Power c L McNeil b J Leach ............. 34 Extras ....................................................14 Total ....................................... 7/173 Bowling: J Leach 6.4-0-234, N Leach 7.01-1-17, L DeJong 7.0-0-3-35, K Simpson 7.0-2-0-38, BC Pickles 3.0-0-1-28, J Vinnicombe1.0-0-0-13.

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sport

Thursday December 9, 2021

RIVER COD ARE BITING THE first weekend of Murray Cod season had anglers along the Loddon River. Among them were members of Kyneton Angling Club coming from across central Victoria for the club’s first-ever season opening event in Bridgewater. Junior aggregate winner Archer Cumming (left) was one of the anglers happy to reel in a cod and have his haul registered by club president John Condliffe (above). John said the biggest cod was 86cm. Golden perch, redfin and trout cod were also caught over the weekend. David Anley, who claimed the open cod honour, also won the senior aggregate.

UNITED YOUTH BID

PYRAMID Hill has floated entering a combined side in next season’s Loddon Valley league under 18 football competition.

President Bruce Moon has called for feedback on the Bulldogs joining forces with Mitiamo, Calivil and Bears Lagoon Serpentine to field a team representing the northern areas.

This year’s under 18 competition had just four teams Marong, Maiden Gully, Bridgewater and Inglewood. The Bendigo teams dominated competition in a draw that saw teams play each other every three weeks. Moon has said he wants feedback by Sunday on the proposal and from players interesting in joining the united team. Pyramid Hill won a hat-trick

of junior flags between 2017 and 2019. Meanwhile, Inglewood has reappointed Darrell Billet its senior coach for the 2022 Loddon Valley football season. A member of the Mighty Blues last premiership side in 1986, this will be Billet’s second season in a second stint as coach of Inglewood. He was appointed for the abandoned 2020 season and previ-

ously held the coaching reigns between 2006 and 2008. Inglewood last played finals in 2003 and have struggled to lift itself up the ladder in the past two decades. However, club officials and supporters found cause for some optimism in another tough season with the emerging local talent being developed at the club. The club’s latest life member Leigh Lamprell will again have

charge of the under 18 side. Stanton Till has been named reserves coach. The club also announced coaches for all except its A Grade netball teams. Tegan Phillips will have charge of the B Graders while Shasta Maher will combine duties with the C Grade and under 13 sides. Tracey Skinner has been appointed coach of the C Reserve side and Rebecca Luckman of the 15 and under team.