Loddon Herald 11 August 2022

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HITTING RHYTHM IN SCHOOL’S NEW BUILDING HOLLY Gleisner has been beating the drum for learning in East Loddon P12 College’s new library and multi-purpose rooms.

Finishing touches are being put to the new $4.5 million building with the Year 3 music class one of the first to move in last Friday when students punched out rhythms on African drums and other percussion instruments.

The new building also includes a library, meeting and staff spaces.

Serle Brothers was appointed contractors for the project in December 2020.

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RESILIENCE RETURN

ONE of the Loddon’s biggest events of the year will return for a second time in 2023.

Organisers of Bridgewater’s Run for Resilience announced on Tuesday the rural community and resilience-building initiative would be back on Mother’s Day. Active Farmers finally staged the inaugural event this year, after multiple forced postponements by COVID lockdowns and restrictions, when more than

Grassroots enthusiasm locks in second run

300 runners and walkers traversed courses between Inglewood and Bridgewater.

Event manager Claire Harrison said this year’s Run for Resilience had been an uplifting day that received enthusiastic support from local communities.

“That made our decision to run

the event again next year easy,” she said.

“We (Active Farmers) take a grassroots approach to rural and mental health.

“And we aim to be always here to provide support and services in local communities that make a positive impact to improve

health right across the board. We know it’s working and we need to keep pushing ahead.”

Claire said feedback and support for the 2022 run had shaped the decision for a return next year.

She said the date was also near the anniversary of the passing of Active Farmers volunteer Lesley Morrison who was honoured with the Fitty’s 5 short-course for participants.

“It’s also a good time of year for farmers to take some time

out, even if only for an hour, to be part of Run for Resilience,” Claire said.

“We want to build on that connection and enthusiasm through Run for Resilience.

“We’re really excited that the team will be together to run the event again and keeping the health of local people and communities as a priority.”

The Bridgewater event is the only Victorian Run for Resilience with other runs being held in New South Wales.

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ROM letters of the alphabet last week to numbers ... it’s starting to sound like the beginning of Julie Anthony launching into learning to sing for the sequence of new signs from Bradley of Bradley of Boort. After ABC and 123, surely he must be heading to Do-Rei-Me pretty soon!

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HE erection of his signs are a real event with people eagerly awaiting the next offering. But the word “event” is becoming really overworked when it comes to experts taking to the airwaves discussing the weather. These days we seem to be inundated with rain events, storm events, cyclone events and even wind events.

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ONDER whether Jane Bunn, the newfound best buddy of local lad Lochie, subscribes to the event descriptor? We reckon she may have other ideas about what constitutes using that word - red carpet at the Logies, AFL grand final, even a birthday party. But here at OTF, we say they would still not be AFL grand final event, Logies event, or birthday party event. We do wish the experts could revert to simply saying there will be rain (heavy, light, flood), wind

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NOTHER of those words that grates on us is “iconic”. Now unless you talking about The Oracle (he is definitely in the running for iconic status, if not already there), what really does constitute iconic?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, iconic is very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time: John Lennon gained iconic status following his death, The gunfight is the single most iconic image of the Wild West. The film Casablanca won three Academy Awards, and its characters, dialogue, and music have become iconic.

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ASED on this, we could say that Bradley of Boort’s signs are on the path to becoming iconic in the Loddon. Our eucy oil produced for something like 170 years must surely be a local icon and so, too, the scultures of Spannerman the late John Piccoli.

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CONIC has been listed as one of the most overused words along with phrases like at the end of the day and hit the ground running. Event may be about to join the list.

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New health role for Mubarak.

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Mubarak names health service’s new clinical services director MUBARAK Meera Sahib has been promoted to director of clinical services at Boort District Health.

His appointment to the senior role was announced this week by chief executive officer Donna Doyle who held the position until appointed CEO earlier this year.

Donna said: “We are thrilled to have Mubarak moving into the executive team at Boort District Health.

“He has been wonderful as nurse unit manager over the last four years,” she said.

“Mubarak brings a vision and an investment to the new role for the team and the culture of our hospital with a real forward plan.”

Originally from India, Mubarak and his family last year became Australian citizens in a ceremony conducted by Loddon Shire and streamed to residents at BDH. He is also involved in the community, plays badminton and sees a future for his family in Boort.

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Fried eggs off menu QUICK thinking by a truck driver has saved his load of refrigerated eggs from being fried in a spectacular fire last week.

Boort volunteer firefighters were called to the Victoria Street truck blaze about 11.30am on Wednesday.

Captain Kel Mayberry said: “The brigade was alerted around 11.30am to a truck fire and upon arrival crews were confronted by a prime mover fully involved in fire.

“Quick thinking by the truck driver enabled him to unhook the trailer and prevent the fire spreading to it and its load of eggs,” Captain Mayberry said.

“Thankfully there were no injuries and brigade members wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire.”

Captain Mayberry said the prime mover was completely destroyed.

He also praised Loddon Shire employees who acted quickly to close the road and divert traffic until the scene was made safe mid-afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Country Fire Authority is raising community awareness to encourage installation of smoke alarms in bedrooms.

CFA says smoke alarms should be installed in every living area and bedroom.

“For the best protection, smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when one alarm activates, they all will,” the CFA says in the new campaign.

IN BRIEF Water talks NORTHERN Victoria Region MP Tim Quilty was to meet Loddon Valley irrigators in Boort on Tuesday for talks on draft proposals for the future of environmental flows in the district and management and ownership of water. A draft State Government document is proposing to give control of water to the DJAARA Aboriginal corporation.

Garden birthday NORTH CENTRAL Garden Club will celebrate its 40th birthday next month. President Sue Walsh, formerly of Wedderburn, said the celebration would be attended

by Garden Clubs Australia president Lori Emerson. Sue said the Charlton-based club hoped to welcome members of other gardening groups from across the region to the afternoon tea.

Millions of masks Fire brigade volunteers Justin Streader and Zac Mayberry donned breathing appartus to extinguish the inferno that engulfed a prime mover at Boort last week.

The truck’s driver has been praised for quick action disconnecting the container.

THE State Government has announced three million masks will be handed out to the community through our state-run testing sites, community health services across Victoria and across the public transport network. Over the next six weeks people who present for either a free rapid antigen or PCR test will receive one box of 10 N95 masks.

There were 30 active COVID cases in the Loddon on Tuesday.

Commonwealth flag honour given to ex-local bowler FORMER Wedderburn resident and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Barry Lester has been presented with the Games’ flag to be flown when Victoria hosts the event in 2026.

Lester grew up in Wedderburn and started lawn bowling at the local club as a 16-year-old.

He now works on the Gold Coast and is bowls co-ordinator with the Burleigh Heads club.

The Commonwealth Games Federation flag was lowered in the main Birmingham arena during the closing ceremony on Tuesday and passed from the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation Dame Louise Martin to Lester.

Lester, a member of the silver medal winning triples team in Birmingham, then

handed the flag to Victoria’s Governor Linda Dessau.

Lester later said he was “very emotional and honoured to be involved in tonight’s closing ceremony of behalf of Team Australia” He first represented Australia in 2006 and has gone on to bring home multiple silver and bronze medals from Commonwealth Games.

In 2016-2017, Lester was named Bowls Australia Male Bowler of the Year.

Bendigo will be a regional hub for the 2026 Games with lawn bowls one of the confirmed events in the region.

The Queen’s Baton relay will arrive in Australia after touring other Commonwealth countries before the games start in March 2026.

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Tributes to ‘love of my life’

Mykel Murrell fine tuning his vanilla slice skills at Bridgewater Bakehouse. LH PHOTO

Vanilla ready: title tilt this weekend BRIDGEWATER Bakehouse is set to defend its Great Vanilla Slice Triumph title this weekend.

The Loddon business took out the title in 2018 and 2019 and has held the crown through two years of COVID cancellations.

Pastrycooks have been working the early hours of the

morning this week fine-tuning preparation for the final entry batches that will be made today.

The Great Vanilla Slice Triumph started in Ouyen in 1998 after then-Premier Jeff Kennett claimed the vanilla slice from the town’s Mallee Bakery was the best he’d ever tasted.

In 2012, the competition at-

tracting entries from around the country moved to Merbein.

While the Triumph has been in hibernation, the accolades have kept coming for Bridgewater Bakehouse.

Tripadvisor last year named its vanilla slice the best in Australia.

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INGLEWOOD residents are mourning the passing of former Empire State Hotel copublican Ros Scafati.

Ros had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016 and had been in respite.

She passed away on her birthday last Wednesday.

Husband of 47 years, Enzo, said: “She was the love of my life, a real goer.”

“She went above and beyond the make everybody happy,” he said. “She loved life.”

Enzo and Ros took over the Empire State Hotel on January 27, 1988.

“People would ask who was the best cook in Inglewood and everyone would say Ros,” he said.

Ros also spent almost 20 years working with Loddon Shire as a carer.

A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Loddon Herald.

er Pat O’Toole will again be aiming for “the flavouring and consistency of the custard that’s fluffy, the pastry that has a buttery texture and flavour and breaks clean when you take a bite”.

Success in the competition makes Bridgewater a popular stopping spot for tourists.

Talia wins regional title TALIA Smith has taken out the regional title in the Lions junior public speaking competition.

The East Loddon P12 College student was awarded the title for Years 3 and 4 students in Cohuna on Sunday.

She spoke about visiting Hervey Bay. Talia made the regional final after winning the East Loddon Lions Club competition.

Pyramid Hill club winner Elsie Poole spoke about visiting Sydney.

In the Years 5 and 6 section, East Loddon’s Paige Smith stepped in at late notice with her speech on Helen Keller, when Ruby Cullen was unable to speak due to illness.

Thomas Hercott from Pyramid Hill College delivered his speech on Jack the Ripper.

Talia now advances to the next stage of the junior public speaking competition.

Public speaking winner Talia Smith (bottom right) with parents Adelle and Jarrod and sisters Paige and Abby.

Catalyst confirms key tunnel talks CATALYST Metals has met with government and community stakeholders to progress plans for an underground exploration tunnel at Mitiamo.

The company said last week that technical and environmental studies had also been made.

“Completion of project development work for the exploration tunnel during the quarter will allow for a works plan submission to the Victorian Government in the September quarter,” Catalyst said in its report to the Australian Stock Exchange.

“With the conclusion of the drilling season, Catalyst is on track to complete a JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate at Four Eagles (this year).

“Catalyst believes this will be the first of a number of resource estimates.”

The company report strong drill results during the quarter at the Four Eagles, including intersections of up to 150g/t.

It said the JORC resource would underpin a decision on whether to establish an exploration tunnel to enable another ramp up in drilling.

“The surface exploration focus will now shift to other nearby prospects that have shown high-grade gold intersections

that could be accessed from the planned exploration tunnel,” Catalyst said.

“Structural interpretation of the Boyd’s Dam and Hayanmi zones indicate that they each comprise two or three parallel structures, which are mostly untested, but have potential to host additional gold mineralisation along strike, adjacent and at depth.”

The final assay results from the RC infill program at Boyd’s Dam, which was completed to around 140m below surface, revealed further strong zones of gold mineralisation at the north-

ern and southern extremities of the deposit.

It says recent diamond drilling results at the Lawry prospect (12.9m @ 33 g/t Au) have shown that it was well mineralised and justifies an infill drilling program next field season. Lawry lies 1.4km from the main Tandarra prospect of McNaughton and Tomorrow.

The report said the extremely high-grade gold intersection at shallow depth on the Lawry prospect means that there were now three parallel zones of gold mineralisation containing high grades at the “The first reconnaissance air core drilling program at the company’s Boort Exploration Licence - 50/50 joint venture with Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd had encountered a possible trend of gold mineralisation at least a kilometre long that will require further testing.

“Air Core drilling returned significant intersections. Why these intercepts were encouraging is that they demonstrated the right structural setting and gold mineralisation right across Catalyst’s landholdings.

“Such results are encouraging at these early exploration stages,” Catalyst said

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Long rev almost over for historic tractors DOZENS of historic tractor enthusiasts have already registered for the National Historical Machinery Association tractor trek to Wedderburn next month.

Many have been waiting three years to hit the road after the eighth annual event was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021.

Chair of the local organising committee of Wedderburn Historic Engine and Machinery Society, Barry Bolwell said the 100-plus registrations had come from 36 individual clubs across Australia.

He said the historicallysignificant tractors including Massey-Fergusons, would explore the Loddon over two days.

“We have two northern routes and two southern routes for the tractors to travel,” said Barry.

“One group will be travel-

ling to Wedderburn on a special route from Marong to join other trekkers.

“The National Tractor Trek is attracting entries from all over Australia, members coming to drive their tractors around the district and see many sites along the way.”

Barry said there was joy that the trek was finally happening.

“Our sponsors have stayed with us and this year they, too, will finally get some return on that support. For everyone, it’s been three years and waiting,” Barry said ahead of final preparations.

Trevor Bailey was re-elected president of the local society at its annual general meeting with Lois Goddard again secretary.

The club is also planning its 30th annual machinery tally for September 10 and 11, a fortnight before the trek.

Man, 75, dies after crash A LODDON Vale man, 75, has died in hospital after a car crash near Boort.

It is believed a car crashed into trees alongside BoortPyramid Road about 2.20pm on Wednesday 27 July.

Police on Tuesday said the man had been airlifted to hospital where he died last week.

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They are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information on the accident has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au

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Health alliance wants sustainable workforce

A SUSTAINABLE local health workforce was vital for better health outcomes in the Loddon, said Murray Primary Health Network CEO Matt Jones “Without the support of local health services and governments, many existing primary care providers are increasingly financially threatened,” he said.

“But not only do we need the care of general practitioners, we need the care of rural health teams, including nursing and allied health practitioners.”

Pilots to improve workforce sustainability are an initiative Buloke, Loddon Gannawarra Health and Wellbeing Executive Network made up of a dozen health, educational and local government agencies, which share resources and develop plans to address community priorities across the region.

Matt said rural health teams could provide the range of services needed to support general practice care and address the chronic disease burden faced by so many communities.

“It’s incredibly difficult to provide team-based care when general practice doesn’t have the capacity – on top of providing its usual services - to be able to provide the structures needed to incorporate more of the team in that type of approach,” he said.

The integrated health network alliance has launched its Sustainable Rural Health Project to begin addressing the gaps caused by workforce shortages. Using upto-date research, the project is helping health services work with community to create and trial new services and strategies that encourage doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to live and work in rural areas over the longer term.

Lead agency, Northern District Community Health has been s awarded a La Trobe University Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research Partnership $50,000 grant.

This will add to Murray PHN’s $130,000 investment in its first pilot, the Nurse Practitioner Rural Outreach Model.

Northern District Community Health CEO Mandy Hutchinson said that when nurse practitioners work closely with GPs to provide similar primary care services, it helps increase the number of patients who can be seen in a day and extends a community’s access to services where GP access is limited.

“While we’re excited to have received the grant to help develop the nurse practitioner model further, the IHN Alliance is also looking forward to trialling other models and strategies to see what works best for communities and what can add value to and strengthen existing services.

“The Sustainable Rural Health Project has the potential to lead the way in addressing major rural health challenges and helping other small rural communities both here and overseas.

“People who use health services, or who care for somebody who does, are encouraged to get involved in this important project by sharing their health needs, experiences and ideas with us,” Mandy said.

Ben takes charge at station SGT Ben Huismann is the new officer-incharge at Wedderburn police station.

Sgt Huismann started duties last week after previously being stationed at Maryborough.

As the Loddon’s senior police officer, Sgt Huismann said he had a commitment to community policing and engagement.

He grew up in Dunolly and Maryborough and first became a protective ser-

vice officer at Dandenong in 2011, transferring to Victoria Police four years later.

“The greater diversity had me taking the next step from a PSO into policing,” Sgt Huismann said. “And I prefer being out and about in the community.”

Sgt Huismann has also served at Ballarat, St Arnaud and Avoca as a police officer. His family is also making the move to Wedderburn, including three boys.

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KAMAROOKA’S Helen O’Donoghue has been presented with her Terrick Ward community service award.

Helen was named the ward recipient on Australia Day but was unable to attend the presentation.

Loddon Mayor Dan Straub made the presentation at the East Loddon Lions Club community dinner last week.

Helen is a member of the club and also on the Dingee Bush Nursing Centre Board. Helen is known for helping at many local events around Kamarooka, Raywood, Dingee and Calivil.

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Sgt Ben Huismann at the Wedderburn station. LH PHOTO

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2018 tests show lead in ducks

ANTI-DUCK hunting activists have claimed 2018 tests showed lead levels above food safety guidelines in ducks at Serpentine Creek.

Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting say the test results were in documents released under Freedom of Information.

However, local hunters told the Loddon Herald they disputed the small sample used in testing and the absence of recent tests.

RVODS project manager Sue Williams: “The danger to our wildlife and human populations of toxic lead ammunition, is just another reason why Victoria needs to ban the recreational shooting of ducks and quail as other states have done “The fact that ducks were

Flynn Ferguson, Aidan Roulston, Darcy Condliffe and Zac O’Toole with teacher Kathryn McDiven and principal Steve Leed in the new library. LH PHOTO

Glimpse at blend of architecture EAST Loddon P12 College’s new library and multi-purpose room combines modern and traditional architectural elements.

Principal Steve Leed said parts of the new $4.5 million building had “a shearing shed look” that also reflected the district.

Contemporary touches include a space to exhibit art

works with a combination of natural and energy lights giving the building a bright feeling.

Mr Leed said staff had been assisted by a group of students in making final checks of the building before its official completion.

Meanwhile, college leaders held their first talks with architects and builders for the

$12.754 million upgrade of the school.

East Loddon was one of two Loddon schools to be allocated funds in this year’s State Government budget for substantial upgrades. Wedderburn College has received $12.9 million.

The Government had said an early start will be made on both projects with construction expected to start in 2023.

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found to have toxic lead levels outside food safety guidelines in about 20 per cent of a small number of wetlands surveyed, and that ducks fly, suggests this danger is frighteningly widespread.”

“It is simply unfathomable that the government has not issued any public warnings about the lead levels found in ducks across our state.

“Four recreational duck and quail shooting seasons have been allowed to proceed since the lead levels were first identified.”

According to the documents, the higher lead levels were found at four of 23 Victorian public waterways - Serpentine Creek Richardson’s Lagoon, Heart Morass and Macleod Morass.

Neighbourhood house pledge A COALITION government will secure the future of Victoria’s neighbourhood houses recurrent funding, said Ripon MP Louise Staley.

Ms Staley said the Coalition’s pre-election commitment if elected in November would end the uncertainty created in the sector.

“In 2018, after a significant campaign by the sector, which was supported the Liberals and Nationals, additional funding ($5.4 million a year) was provided to Neighbourhood Houses

Victoria. Everyone who received this funding believed it was recurrent and utilised it for core services and purposes for their communities,” Ms Staley said.

“I have had contact with many neighbourhood houses in Ripon, who have faced significant uncertainty due to Daniel Andrews’ unwillingness to make new funding for Neighbourhood Houses recurrent.

“Neighbourhood Houses provide a vital community service and important way for the community to come together.”

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Local seats by the new

numbers

RIPON is notionally Labor’s eighth safest seat, according to new data released by the Victorian Electoral Commission this week.

The seat, held for the Liberals

by Coalition frontbencher Louise Staley, has had its boundaries redrawn for the November state election.

Charlton and Donald areas have been moved into the Mildura electorate while the southern Loddon towns of Wedderburn, Inglewood, Bridgewater, Tarnagulla and Newbridge remain in Ripon along with Dunolly.

The VEC says the redistribution has Ripon with a notional Labor margin of 2.8 per cent compared with Ms Staley’s slender 0.2 per cent buffer after the 2018 election.

When Ripon was re-created for the 1976 election, it was also notionally Labor but won by the Liberals’ Tom Austin.

Labor’s candidate for Ripon this election is Martha Haylett who now lives at Creswick.

The VEC data shows the Nationals leader Peter Walsh holds the safest Coalition seat in the state, Murray Plains, including

Boort, Pyramid Hill and Mitiamo, has a margin of 24 per cent.

Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan’s seat of Bendigo East has a margin for Labor of 12.1 per cent.

Neither Murray Plains or Bendigo East boundaries have changed.

Less than 100 days until early voting in the state poll, Ms Haylett is the only confirmed candidate challenging a sitting member in the Loddon. The Liberal Party has yet to name a candidate in Bendigo East.

The VEC analysed the 2018 State election results data against the new electoral boundaries to determine new seat margins.

Meanwhile in the Upper House, Animal Justice Party has endorsed Georgie Purcell as its lead candidate in Northern Victoria Region. She is an advocate for banning duck shooting and jumps racing and works as chief of staff to Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick who campaigned against aborted plans for a kangaroo pet meat processing plant at Inglewood.

The state election will be on November 26.

Tania and Bill Quinn in Lions Park where Rylan Chislett has a final swing. LH PHOTO

Last swing as park revamp starts THE UPGRADE of Pyramid Hill’s Lions Park started last week and local club members are relieved the Ern Ferris memorial drinking fountain will be retained.

The new park format under Loddon Shire’s streetscape revitalisation project will see the picnic shelter erected by the Lions club also retained but the swing removed.

“It’s a shame the swings are going,” said club members Bill and Tania Quinn.

Bill said the park had evolved from the club demolishing an old shop on the site and becoming local custodians of the block. Bill and Tania also hope 2011 flood interpretive boards would be returned when the project is completed.

Council said the works at Lions Park would involve the replacement of the concrete path to and around the shelter, replacement of garden beds, planting of trees and shrubs, and a new path around Lions Park.

The works also include new seating with shade trees, while the swing set will be replaced with an open lawn space area.

A new Colorbond fence, replacing the old fence, will include portholes for children to be able to look through at the trains.

Council said works were part of the overall Pyramid Hill Streetscape Revitalisation Project funded by council and an $800,000 Victorian Government grant.

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VICTORIA - HOTEL AT PYRAMID HILL

Come and join us at the Victoria Hotel in Pyramid Hill

We offer classic pub meals, ice cold drinks, clean accommodation and a stocked bottle shop.

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

Tom O’Neill, of Canary Island, diligently notes the prices paid for rams at the Terrick West on-property auction. LH PHOTO

Size, structure guide buyer choice LODDON sheep producers returned to Terrick West on Friday to replenish their breeding stock.

Pompapiel’s David Cullen selected six rams from the on-property auction with advice coming from Dubbo’s Keith Brayshaw.

Keith has been assisting David for the last seven years and has been a woolclasser for Terrick West for the past decade.

David said he again chose Terrick West rams for their size and structure, their introduction to his breeding program.

He runs 5000 sheep, predominantly Merinos. “Poll Merinos are our focus for their evenness in wool and we aim to cut 19.5 microns.”

David said his property’s wethers were dual purpose, selling the animals direct to abattoirs.

The Carless brothers from Moliagul bought four rams at this year’s sale.

“We’ve been buying from Terrick West since 1987. The stud is close to us and we like their poll Merinos,” said Les Carless.

“They suit our environment and our ground,” said brother Shane.

“We like the size of the frame and they are easy to cut and produce quality wool.”

Keith Brayshaw with Pompapiel’s David Cullen. LH PHOTO

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Moliagul brothers Les and Shane Carless. LH PHOTO

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Sale average jumps $1000 STRONG bidding and demand for Terrick West Poll Merino Stud rams has pushed Friday’s on-property auction average to above $3700.

The stud’s 33rd annual ram sale opened the 2022 auction season for Loddon studs with the average price up $1000 on last year.

The sale set two records - the average price and the first-ever total clearance with all 80 rams purchased by buyers from across the state.

Top price of $6500 was paid by Ian Klowss and Ellie Perryman from Oaklands Vectis, Vectis, for a ram of 20.5 micron fleece and a comfort factor of 99.7.

Ian said Terrick West genetics had been the basis of his sheep 20 years ago.

“We are now coming back to these rams as they produce a type of sheep that’s freer growing,” Ian said.

One of several multiple lot buyers, Ian said: “We bought six sheep today and we’re pretty much done for us, we’re happy with what we purchased for the year.”

Ian said the sheep were suited to his farm near Balmoral in the Wimmera.

Terrick West stud principal Ross McGauchie attributed the record average, beating the record set only last year, to a combination interest in the stud’s

Network aims to lift health, biosecurity VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation wants to establish 10 StockSense networks across the state.

The VFF says network groups will help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity.

VFF livestock president Steve Harrison said: “It remains vitally important that livestock producers themselves have a say on these important issues for the livestock industry.

“Victoria is a leader in animal health, welfare and biosecurity and we need to ensure it stays that way.”

“We’re calling all interested livestock farmers to register their interest to help provide the important feedback needed to shape the future of our industry,” Mr Harrison said.

GRAIN

Claire and Ross McGauchie, Ellie Perryman and Ian Klowss with stock agents Roly Coutts and Ross Milne and the top-selling ram at Friday’s on-property auction. LH PHOTO genetics and buyers wanting to increase the depth of their rams.

He said the aution had attracted a good mix of return and new buyers, an indication that buyers were also pleased with lambing

percentages. “We are very, very pleased.”

The auction also attracted potential buyers for private sales.

Terrick West, which won the national March shorn pair title

at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, is now preparing its team for the Adelaide ram sale next month. That team will be displayed at the Victorian Merino Field Day in Marnoo next week.

Boort Grain Co-op prices: Wheat - H1 402 FIS. H2 $397 FIS. APW 372 FIS. ASW $360 FIS. GP1 $307 FIS. Barley - PL1 ISCC 344 FIS. SP1 ISCC 344 FIS. Bar1 $324 FIS. Season 2022-2023 deld site - APW MG 381. Bar1 MG $322.

SHEEP BIG price surges were recorded across the Bendigo yarding on Monday as supply remained low at less than 8500 head.

Quality remained mixed although there was still some handy lines of shorn fed lambs, while a few pens of fresh tradeweight new season lambs appeared. Competition was keener although some processing orders were still absent and other buyers ended up mostly watching the sale as prices spiked significantly on a week ago.

Good processing lambs gained $30 to $50/head, in some places lifting by more than this.

Any secondary or lightweight lambs lacking fat cover or in rough skins were also dearer but didn’t record the big gains of the better stock.

Mutton lifted by $20 to $60, with some of the best improvements recorded for heavy ewes and wethers. The sale marked one of the biggest week-on-week price changes ever seen at Bendigo.

Heavy export lambs $240 to a top of $266/head, with competition dominated by a couple of processors who rely on the auction system for numbers over forward contracts. Some major exporters were still absent.

Heavy lambs 26-30kg cwt benefited from domestic competition and sold from $206 to $250. Heavy trade lambs 24-26kg cwt sold from $194 to $225/head.

The pick of the medium trade lambs made $183 to $215/head. On a carcass basis, good processing lambs lifted to between 780c to 870c/kg cwt, all the main heavy and trade categories averaging over 800c/kg this week.

New season lambs continued to trickle in, and the first pens of fresh tradeweights appeared making from $196 to a top of $213/head for an estimated 25kg cwt.

The same NSW property sent down another line of little Merino lambs which sold to $115 compared to a best of $97/ head last Monday.

Demand for mutton intensified again.

Heavy crossbred ewes $190 to a top of $220, while a line of outstanding Merino wethers topped at $247/head. Light sheep $110 to $138/head.

The better lines of mutton were estimated as costing processors from 570c to 650c/kg cwt.

SUCKERS

Gwarra Past (100) $213.

CROSSBRED LAMBS A & T Cole Neilborough (50) $266, R & B Pascoe Raywood (86) $255, F & M Schmidt Pyramid Hill (30) $254, C & J Martin Inglewood (13) $254, TJ Speer Corop (38) $250, KP & EV Sait Narrewillock (50) $250, Sutton Nom P/L Deniliquin (42) $248, PA Bourke Echuca (40) $245, S & R Snelson Tongala (57) $242, M & M Ryan Kilmore (20) $240, M & J Ford Nathalia (35) $234, A & J Soulsby Buckrabanyule (29) $232, Mrs L Dingwall Pyramid Hill (21) $230, GA Fleischer Mathoura (23) $229, L Robinson Minto (10) $228, M & M Ryan Kilmore (58) $228, JM Hiscock & Sons Kilmore (139) $228, M & J Ryan, Rochford (32) $215, PM & EL Preston Echuca (33) $214, B & H McCalman Moama (9 ) $214, Gantag P/L Avenel (29) $208.

MERINO LAMBS Jorja McDonald Lalbert (136) $236, LBC,RLS & AD Mills Mincha (100) $199, AJ Isaac Borung (101) $182, Kyle Brown Pental Island (39) $172, AJ Isaac Borung (38) $148.

MERINO WETHERS D & R Hannigan Barrakee (82) $247, P & D Sexton Terrapee (195) $194, Ray Smart, Muckleford (28) $180, L Gleeson & Sons Heathcote (128) $174.

CROSSBRED EWES HBR Farming Woomboota (41) $213, Doug Scott Bunnaloo (70) $212, JB Macnamara King Island (22) $184, Fallsview Yea (10) $135.

AUCTION MOLOGA FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2022 - 11.30AM Onsite: 135 PRICES ROAD, MOLOGA VIC. 3575 291.94 Hectares or 721.38 Acres in 2 titles To be offered in 2 lots

Lot 1- “Brecon” 80.94 Hectares or 200 Acres, 1 title, 4 main paddocks, house yard & shearing shed yard. Watered by dams, troughs & irrigation channels (backbone). Quality Mologa district loams,1.76 delivery share. Improvements: Circa 1920s 2-bedroom weatherboard and fibro dwelling with sleepout. Inside bath, vanity, outside shower, toilet, and laundry. Feature ornate pressed tin ceiling in kitchen, hallway, and lounge, with built in wood heater. All steel machinery shed 28m x 11m, steel/timber galvanised iron machinery shed 17m X 11m, lock up garage with pine timber/galvanised iron skillion 18m X 7m. Old dairy with power, attached steel & galvanised iron cattle yards. Corrugated iron barn 11m X 6m, 2 stand galvanised iron shearing shed.

Lot 2- “The Old Place” Mitiamo, Kerang Road, Mologa 211 Hectares or 521.38 Acres, 5 main paddocks, 3 dams and backbone channel for water. Quality Mologa loams in good heart. 3.87 delivery share.

Agent Remarks: A rare opportunity to acquire sound Mologa country, held by the Gamble family for the last 100 years. This sale comes with the agent’s highest recommendations. The land presents in good heart and is ready to go.

Terms: 10% deposit, balance in 30/60 days

Further particulars/Inspections: 92 Brooke Street, Inglewood

MERINO EWES Maxted Holdings Jarklin (80) $220, K,PC & S Durrant Moama (98) $215, G & W Collins Fentons Creek (51) $195, P & D Sexton Terrapee (194) $194, McKay Farms Drummartin (55) $185, KP & EV Sait Narrewillock (16) $183, E & M Inferrara Macorna (37) $180, Graham Nesbit Glenalbyn (61) $174, G & V Dick Moama (37) $171..

Office: 03 5438 3041 Luke Nevins: 0418 510 166

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FEATURES | OPINION & QUIZ

Benefits of projects

By Cr DAN STRAUB

1. Which author wrote the BFG? 2. The longest place name in Wales has how many letters?

3. A Himalayan poppy is what colour?

4. Which disease was commonly spread on pirate ships?

5. How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?

6. Tiger Beer is a brand of beer from which nation?

7. Which two explorers lead an expedition from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria?

8. Which phone company produced the mobile phone model known as 3310?

9. Royal Gala and Pink Lady are types of which fruit?

10. For which sport is FIBA the global governing body?

11. The Sturt’s Desert Rose is the floral emblem of which Australian state or territory?

12. Until 1923, what was the Turkish city Istanbul called?

13. Which language has the most words according to dictionary entries?

14. Does the average pipe organ keyboard have more or less keys than the average piano keyboard?

15. When were the first Commonwealth Games held?

16. And which country hosted those first games?

17. How much milk does the average cow produce each year?

18. Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded which famous prize?

19. What is superhero Hawkeye’s real name?

20. What is the longest running London West End musical?

ANSWERS

IN THE months since my last perpective article, there has been a lot happening on the council agenda.

Council is at a stage of delivering key projects that have been on the books for a number of years. Projects such as the Pyramid Hill Street scape and Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park community hub.

Key projects like these go a long way in helping to make the Loddon Shire a great place to live, work and visit.

June this year, the Australian Census data was released, highlighting for the Loddon Shire an increase in population across most towns. This exciting news builds on from the positive outlook and mood we have seen across Loddon in recent months.

All this positivity, I believe is due to several factors, some being, the freedom to now move around our state and country and the football and netball on a Saturday morning bringing about socialising and enjoyment of local sport.

With the recent Federal election, all councillors along with the CEO and other staff, have worked tirelessly to voice local concerns through to candidates and Federal Government MPs. Key issues we all face such as the lack of child care and family day care, digital connectivity and infrastructure funding models were amongst some of the issues council advocated for.

This work continues coming into the November State election. Council has already met with some current MPs and candidates to again have a strong advocating position for Loddon residents.

LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

Roads, swimming pools and infrastructure are just to name a few.

Many residents continue to contact me directly, raising concerns about road conditions, this is an ongoing issue.

The Terrick Ward for example is situated on Northern Flood Plains and our soil structure is proving to be difficult to maintain, especially in times of wet weather. I urge all motorists to please stay safe on our roads.

Loddon Shire is a member of the Murray River Group of Councils, which is a key advocating position for our wider region. Campaspe, Gannawarra, Swan Hill, Moira and Mildura Shires are all part of this regional group.

In recent weeks the MRGC had the opportunity to meet with Senator Bridget McKenzie, Nationals MP for Nicholls, Sam Birrell and Nationals candidate for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, to discuss a number of regional issues, such as, concerns around foot and mouth disease, child care, and digital connectivity.

Another key topic discussed within this group has been the proposed Kerang link high voltage powerline upgrades.

We have had the opportunity to meet with VIC Grid and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to discuss what this means for power generation through the region.

One key question I have continuously asked is, “what are you doing in regards to landholder consultation?” We need to know the exact impact this may have for landholders and our environment.

There will be more to come on this issue and future local consultation promised in the announcement will be essential.

Earlier this year, I was delighted to hear the great news of a $200,000 grant application being successful to fund the light tower upgrades at both Serpentine and Mitiamo Recreation Reserves.

These light tower upgrades will benefit our football and netball clubs, along with the wider community in providing opportunities for our multi-use facilities.

Finally with the news of the Commonwealth Games coming in 2026, I am excited at the opportunities this sporting event could bring to Loddon and the benefits that could be gained from this event.

This could create leverage from State Government funding to upgrade infrastructure, such as our pool shells and other sporting facilities for example.

There are also many benefits from tourists visiting the shire, not to mention the economic boost to our local businesses.

As the weather begins to turn and things start to warm up, the continuing positive outlook brings future prosperity.

I thank all our community organisations and groups for your tireless work and am always honoured and humbled to be a part of your events and celebrations banding together as a community.

be successful, and we need to invest in a redeveloped transmission grid, then NOW is the only time to ensure that our governments make the proper upfront investment in undergrounding. It’s viable, safer, and more resilient to extreme weather events. When they ran transmission into Sydney recently they ran it through many kilometres of suburbs underground. City people don’t have to have massive transmission lines overhead, so why do we?

Cass Rochaix wrote: Respecting people, their livelihoods and the opportunity to farm on prime agricultural land should be front and centre. For this to occur, it

is unquestionable that these lines must go underground and the terminal station should be placed in an industrial zone.

WJ Elsworth wrote: Build back better.

Put all transmission lines underground to mitigate against catastrophic climate weather events. Catastrophic Climate weather events down the eastern seaboard in recent years has had a detrimental impact on electrical infrastructure.

Gordon Sholl wrote: Here’s the go. If you had the choice of transmission lines above ground. Or below ground. What would you choose?

* Cr Straub is Loddon Shire Mayor

ONLINE WORDS Wedderburn footballer Tom Campbell’s match-winning six goals brought these comments Robyn Vella wrote: Magnificent

achievement Tom Campbell

Jeol Hogen wrote: How did he not get the medal? Robbed!

Our Page 1 story last week on the preferred route of a proposed energy tranmission line received many comments Anastasia Beaverhausen wrote: If we

really want these renewable projects to

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FEATURES

When synergies are in play WHEN Kim Hanlon applied to become manager of Inglewood’s neighbourhood house, it was the right time for a new professional challenge after working in the employment sector.

Fast forward 13 years and again Kim says synergies guided her decision to have one more career change.

Kim next month becomes executive assistant to son Michael in his drilling business about to relocate from Melbourne to Bendigo.

She says the time was right to step down as manager of Inglewood Community Neighbourhood House and also as company secretary and board member of Inglewood and Districts Community Bank, a role she has filled for the last eight years.

“Starting at the neighbourhood house in April 2009 was a great opportunity after nine years in the job network,” she said.

“I also became treasurer of the football club and then the bank board ... there was a synergy with the community being in the roles.

“I sent in my application for the board and then was told the secretary was resigning so becoming company secretary was meant to be.”

Kim had been with the neighbourhood house for four years at that time. She applied for the position believing skills in customer service, government contracts and accounting were part of her toolkit to make a success in the role.

“I always aimed to bring compassion to the position and be non-judgemental,” she said.

One of her first tasks was to carry on the work of the centre’s acting manager

Kim Hanlon prepares for one more career change. LH PHOTO Catherine Norman who had made the first application for government funds towards a new centre home.

“At the time, we were in Brooke Street ... we couldn’t grow and do the things we wanted to,” she said.

“So I followed up on the grant application and took advice from the govern-

ment on suitable funding streams. That was the beginning of what would be a $2 million project and arrival at a new home in the town hall community hub seven years later.

“We’re a family at the neighbourhood centre, participating in programs we run in the space and where people get a feel-

ing of welcome and acceptance,” she said.

“Neighbourhood Houses Victoria say at Inglewood we are a home away from home, a soft place to land ... a place to support our community.

“And every volunteer we have is amazing. The volunteers and the programs are the combination that make the centre,” Kim said.

Kim, who completed the Loddon Murray Leadership Program in 2010, said the hub project and the community bus had been highlights of her time in the manager’s position.

While COVID put an end to the regular service, the bus is currently being leased to Inglewood and Districts Health Service.

Kim said the bus had provided an important transport service for residents travelling into Bendigo.

She said the new manager would make the job their own.

“I’ll stay on for a handover, a sense of stability for the neighbourhood as the new person comes in,” she said.

Community bank chairman Linda Younghusband has been among the first to thank Kim for her contributions to the community.

“Kim’s decision to leave was a shock, and very sad after all the years she has been with us. Her knowledge of the company secretary role is invaluable, and we’ve relied on this on many occasions.

We wish her every success and happiness in her next life adventure.”

Excited to be working for son Michael, Kim again says she still draws on the synergy that has guided her for the past 13 years.

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DEATHS

PUBLIC NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT

William Robert (Bob) Passalick An esteemed club member who will be sadly missed. Club treasurer for 18 years and a regular attendee at working bees and club events.

Deepest sympathy to Heather, Leigh and family.

The Wedderburn Historical Engine & Machinery Society Inc.

Water for the Environment Lake Boort

NURSE UNIT MANAGER

Aged Care and Acute Departments Are you able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team; provide a high standard of service delivery and clinical outcomes within budget, whilst complying with relevant legislation and regulations? Then this role is for you!

North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is planning a partial fill of Big Lake Boort over winter/spring 2022 to support river red gum regeneration, promote aquatic plant growth, and provide habitat for animals such as waterbirds and frogs.

Work in an environment that offers:

PASSALICK, William The Chairman, Board, Management, members of CFA North West Region and District 20 regret the passing of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

This watering is being delivered in partnership with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder, Goulburn Murray Water and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) to ensure that the journey to heal Lake Boort continues.

For full details, go to nccma.vic.gov.au and click on the Current Watering section.

EMPLOYMENT

Ken Shields

19/04/1942 -13/08/2021

A celebration of Ken’s life and memories to share will be held at Inglewood Golf Club Sunday 14th August 2022

CAREERS AT LODDON

1.00pm-4.00pm Light refreshments, tea and coffe and bar

Loddon Shire Council is 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Executive Assistant to the CEO – ref.J/169   

2023 kindergarten enrolments Enrolments are now open for 3 year old and 4 year old kindergarten.

Enrolments close Wednesday 31 August 2022.

Applications for the position above will close Monday 22 August 2022 at 5pm.

Townscape Services Worker – ref.J/168   

Loddon Shire will be providing funded three and four year old kindergarten programs in 2023.

Complete your child’s enrolment online at www.loddon.vic.gov.au For more information please contact Loddon Shire Early Years Department (03) 5494 1201.

Prompt return of your child’s enrolment form is recommended to assist in the planning for programs that will run in 2023.

Boort Preschool

Dingee Preschool

Inglewood Preschool

Pyramid Hill Wedderburn Preschool Preschool

5455 2292 5436 8401 5438 3533 5455 7230 0498 707 799 0498 606 345 0498 505 277 0498 606 023 0498 707 005

Permanent, full-time position Work across our beautiful shire TSCOM - $30.62 per hour plus employer superannuation

OH&S, Risk Management and Fire Prevention Officer – ref.J/167   

Do you have a child turning 3 years or 4 years of age by 30 April 2023?

Permanent, part-time position (0.6 FTE (negotiable)) Based in Wedderburn with options for flexible work locations Band 6 - $42.67 per hour plus employer superannuation

Hours negotiable – 0.6 FTE – Full-time Based in Wedderburn with options for flexible work locations Band 5 - $35.44 per hour plus employer superannuation

Applications for the positions above will close Monday 15 August 2022 at 5pm.

Mechanic (Workshop and Field Service) – ref.J/166  

Full-time position, working a 9-day fortnight MTCOM - $36.40 per hour plus employer superannuation

 A supportive environment for career progression and development  An opportunity to work within a rural health service  A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff

Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 - Nurse Unit Manager 1 - NM10 Salary per fortnight (exc. super): as per ward Hours per fortnight: 76 Employment Status: Permanent Full Time Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination

REGISTERED NURSE

Permanent: Full-time, part-time and fixed term positions available Boort District Health is recruiting Registered Nurses with experience in aged care and sub-acute settings for a range of positions.

Applicants must have current registration with AHPRA. We are seeking flexible, dynamic and energetic nurses who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide high standards of person centred care and have excellent communication and documentation skills.

Hours and shifts will vary depending on roster requirements. You may be asked to work any day from Monday to Sunday (including Public Holidays) across day, afternoon or night shifts. Please indicate your availability in your application.

Position descriptions can be obtained from www.bdh.vic.gov.au Closing date for the above positions: 21 August 2022 Enquiries to: Mubarak Meera Sahib; Director of Clinical Services on (03) 5451 5200 or Boort District Health at employment@bdh.vic.gov.au BDH is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Records and Working With Children Check.

Community Care Workers – ref.J/102 and J/105  Casual and part-time positions  Band 3 - $28.64 per hour ($35.80 for casuals inclusive of loading)

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Early Childhood Educator – ref.no J/123  Casual positions at all kindergartens  ECEC1.1 - $29.75 (inclusive of casual loading)

Circulating throughout communities in the Loddon Shire

Early Childhood Teacher – ref.no J/124  Casual positions at all kindergartens  ECTC1.1 - $40.05 (inclusive of casual loading) 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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EMPLOYMENT

TENDER

Aqua�c Officer Temporary Full Time

Band 5A, $1220.52 pw + Superannua�on Council is seeking a mo�vated individual to bring to life the summer outdoor pool season, effec�vely managing lifeguards, opera�ons and working to increase par�cipa�on.

The successful applicant will currently hold or be willing to obtain with the support of the Shire; CPR, Level 1 First Aid and Pool Lifeguard Qualifica�ons.

Applica�ons close 9:00am Monday 22 August, 2022.

46 Market St Inglewood

C543 – Grant Street Inglewood Drainage Works

Shire of Buloke – Regional Outdoor Pools

For full details and to apply visit: www.buloke.vic.gov.au/employment

GARAGE SALE

The Inglewood Community Neighbourhood House is seeking applications for the following position:

Centre Manager

Permanent / 3 days per week For further information, including position description/key selection criteria and details on how to apply, email info@icnh.org.au or contact Kim on 54383562.

Applications close 27th August 2022

Loddon Shire Council invites tenders for Grant Street Inglewood Drainage Works.

Copies of Contract Documentation may be obtained from Council’s electronic tendering website: https://www.eprocure.com.au/ loddon/ Enquiries should be directed to Adam Cooper, Project Management Coordinator on (03) 5494 1200.

Tenders can be submitted via the electronic portal before 12 noon, Wednesday 31 August, 2022.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Saturday 13th August From 9am FOR SALE

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SPORT HOCKEY SCOREBOARDS

Pyramid Hill’s junior program wrapped up on Sunday with presentation of certificates.

Jed backs up in stableford round PYRAMID Hill had 14 players compete in the stableford.

Jed Stewart was the winner for the second consecutive week with an outstanding score of 46 points.

Runner up with a score of 39 points was Jack Walters. Steve Gibson won the nearest the pin with his 3rd shot on hole one.

The final session of the junior

program was held on Sunday.

All the participants improved their skills and gave all the activities their best.

The session was followed by a certificate presentation and barbecue. The club thanks all the participants and their families for supporting the program.

Pyramid Hill’s annual tournament starts tomorrow and the

course is in excellent condition following a series of working bees.

BOORT Saturday field size doubled the previous one with eight players battling out in the stableford competition.

Returning to top form with 37 points, Tim Lanyon took out the major prize, four clear of Ray

Sim by five shots BOORT’S Gaye Sim took out the Kara Kara golf champion of champions bronze division title at Charlton on Tuesday.

Mandy Male, of Donald, won the silver division for her 14th champion of champion victory.

She played some spectacular golf and came home with a score of 40-77-117, eight shots ahead of Heather Hogan, Birchip 42-83-125 followed by Diane Johnson, Boort 45-81-126, Wendy Laffin Charlton 131 and Sharyn Erwin from St Arnaud 139.

In bronze division, Gaye Sims finished with 4791 -138 followed by Julie McLennan 47-96-143, Diane Roberts from Charlton had 157 and Carolyn McHugh, Wedderburn 161.

Many, a life member of the Kara Kara association has moved from the area and a special presentation was made by vice-president Julie McLennan

Taylor, with Damien Lanyon a further point behind in third.

Alister McDougal dominated the nearest the pins taking out two, while Kevin Lineham and Stuart Rollinson claimed the rest. In the singles knockout, Allen Stringer advanced to the semi at the expense of Alistair McDougal in a tight contest that went to the 17th hole.

Under 12: Wycheproof Narraport lost to St Arnaud 0-5, Charlton d Wedderbuirn 5-0, Birchip Watchem lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 0-1, Donald lost to Borot 1-2.

St Arnaud 43 96 Charlton 34 76 Sea Lake Nandaly 30 67 Donald 22 49 Birchip Watchem 22 49 Boort 14 31 Wycheproof N 7 16 Wedderburn 2 4 Under 15: Wycheproof Narraport lost to St Arnaud 0-11, Birchip Watchem d Sea Lake Nandaly 5-0, Donald d Boort 3-1..

St Arnaud 35 90 Birchip Watchem 28 72 Charlton 25 69 Donald 21 54 Boort 9 23 Sea Lake Nandaly 6 15 Wycheproof N 6 15 Women: Wycheproof Narraport d St Arnaud 3-0, Birchip Watchem d Sea Lake Nandaly 4-0, Donald lost to Boort 0-10.

Charlton 36 100 Birchip Watchem 33 85 Wycheproof N 25 64 St Arnaud 14 36 Boort 14 35 Sea Lake Nandaly 10 26 Donald 0 0 Men: Wycheproof Narraport lost to St Arnaud 3-4, Birchip Watchem lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 1-2, Donald d Boort 3-0.

Donald 34 87 St Arnaud 32 `82 Boort 25 64 Wycheproof N 18 46 Sea Lake Nandaly 10 26 Charlton 8 22 Birchip Watchem 3 8

Good night for a double

Mandy Male and Gay Sim

Jack off to swimming national championships JACK Hocking is heading to School Sports Australia Championships in Brisbane next week after earning selection in the Victorian swimming squad.

He will swim in the 200-metre individual medley and 100-metre breast stroke events and in the medley and freestyle relay teams.

The East Loddon P12 College Year 4 student took up competitive swimming last year. Jack trains in Bendigo up to five days a week which means being up before dawn for the trip and then returning home ready for school. Jack’s favourite event is the 50-metre breast stroke.

TABCORP Park Melton resumed racing after a five week lay-off on Wednesday and Charlton’s Ryan Sanderson enjoyed a happy evening after driving a double.

He saw Mister Nien for John Justice over the line int the TAB Play Central Pace over 1720 metres and Dangerous for father Shane in the Dann Event Hire 2Y0 Pace over the same trip.

Mister Nien a 4Y0 Somebeachsomewhere-Lady Of My Life gelding led throughout from gate six to record a 1.4 metre margin from Border Cross along the sprint lane and Blazin Heaven (three markers) in 1-57.4 Dangerous, a colt by Sweet Lou from Ark Monroe raced by the Birchip boys and friends raced exposed for most of the way to defeat the leader Joyful by 3.2 metres and in doing so made it two from two, with Itzmineontheline (one/two) third 6.1 metres away.

The mile rate 1-55.7.

At Mildura on Friday, Ryan chalked up a driving treble –

6Y0 Jet Laag mare Fiftyshades Cresco for Mildura local Andrew Vozlic in the Sunraysia Security Protective Services Pace at odds of $41, Two Sock Creek trained at Strathfieldsaye by Julie Douglas ($1.50) in the Tenderprint Australia Pace and Hesastar ($7) again for Andrew Vozlic in the Horseland Mildura Pace At Bendigo on Friday, sister Abbey was successful aboard Gold Ace 4Y0 gelding Renco ($9.50) for Julie Douglas in the TAB Long May We Play Pace.

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NETBALL | SPORT NETBALL SCOREBOARDS LODDON VALLEY 13 and under: Marong 6, 15, 20, 28, (28) d Calivil 2, 5, 11, 18, (18), Inglewood 8, 10, 12, 25, (25) lost to Bears Lagoon Serpentine 8, 18, 23, 31, (31), Maiden Gully 0, 18, 28, 28, (28) d Bridgewater 0, 1, 3, 3, (3).

Marong Pyramid Hill Mitiamo BL Serpentine Calivil Maiden Gully Inglewood Bridgewater

185.32 152.00 163.30 113.42 120.00 86.03 34.29 29.68

56 44 40 40 32 28 16 16

15 and under: Inglewood 4, 8, 10, 13, (13) lost to Bears Lagoon 9, 18, 31, 48, (48), Maiden Gully 14, 24, 36, 45, (45) d Bridgewater 6, 13, 19, 31, (31), Marong 12, 30, 45, 62, (62) d Calivil 6, 10, 19, 27, (27).

Marong Maiden Gully Calivil Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine Bridgewater Inglewood Mitiamo

308.48 155.39 138.08 128.46 129.44 87.06 34.61 20.65

Boort Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly St Arnaud

64 44 42 42 36 20 16 8

Maiden Gully Marong Mitiamo Calivil Bridgewater Newbridge Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine

155.70 127.32 134.61 120.46 105.68 85.59 68.36 43.62

56 48 46 42 32 24 16 8

B Grade: Inglewood 9, 20, 33, 51, (51) d Bears Lagoon Serpentine 12, 21, 34, 43, (43), Marong 11, 24, 37, 50, (50) lost to Calivil 13, 30, 40, 51, (51), Maiden Gully 14, 25, 31, 39, (39) lost to Bridgewater 8, 23, 39, 47, (47), Newbridge 14, 30, 38, 51, (51) d Pyramid Hill 10, 16, 25, 29, (29).

Newbridge Bridgewater Maiden Gully

159.84 130.51 137.97

56 48 44

Wedderburn Charlton Boort Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N Birchip Watchem Donald St Arnaud

Olivia Logan had a key role defending for Inglewood in the C Reserve match against Bears Lagoon Serpentine on Saturday. INSET: Inglewood’s Pheobe Skinner beats Kiara Baner to the ball. The Bears broke clear after the first quarter. LH PHOTO Marong Calivil Pyramid Hill Mitiamo Inglewood BL Serpentine

124.92 95.73 81.28 74.56 72.56 61.28

44 24 24 16 16 0

C Grade: Inglewood 8, 16, 25, 30, (30) lost to Bears Lagoon Serpentine 13, 26, 38, 51, (51), Marong 15, 29, 43, 53, (53) d Calivil 9, 16, 29, 38, (38), Maiden Gully 13, 25, 43, 60, (60) d Bridgewater 7, 13, 17, 26, (26), Newbridge 9, 21, 28, 35, (35) d Pyramid Hill 12, 16, 23, 35, (35).

Maiden Gully Marong BL Serpentine Bridgewater Calivil Pyramid Hill Newbridge Inglewood Mitiamo

178.13 122.39 131.62 134.30 88.35 91.56 87.77 65.34 56.46

60 52 44 40 24 22 22 8 0

C Reserve: Inglewood 1, 10, 12, 13, (13) lost to Bears Lagoon Serpentine 15, 26, 31, 43, (43), Marong 11, 30, 45, 58, (58) d Calivil 10, 16, 21, 26, (26), Maiden Gully 20, 37, 59, 71, (71) d Bridgewater 10, 17, 24, 31, (31), Newbridge 10, 18, 24, 34, (34) drew Pyramid Hill 6, 14, 23, 34, (34).

Maiden Gully Marong Newbridge Calivil Bridgewater BL Serpentine Mitiamo Pyramid Hill Inglewood

298.03 203.80 125.28 112.39 125.73 93.70 52.45 44.15 26.08

60 54 42 36 36 20 20 6 0

NORTH CENTRAL 14 and under: Charlton lost to Wedderburn 9-26, Donald lost to Boort 25-28, Birchip Watchem d Sea Lake Nandaly 39-0, Wycheproof Narra-

Fightback takes result down to wire BOORT was pushed in another tight North Central A Grade netball contest on Saturday.

The Pies played solid netball down the attacking end with strong feeds from Georgia Haw. Boort had a 12-goal lead at half time.

The last quarter saw Donald pick up some strong intercepts from their defenders, quickly decreasing the margin.

Big rebounds from Sophie Cockerell and Roxy Train ensured the pies took home the four points by four goals.

Ladder leaders Wedderburn had another resounding win, this time over Charlton, its likely op-

18 18 10 2

A Grade: Donald lost to Boort 48-52, Wycheproof Narraport d St Arnaud 70-22, Charlton lost to Wedderburn 40-64, Birchip Watchem lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 27-37.

17 and under: Maiden Gully 14, 31, 45, 60, (60) d Bridgewater 12, 22, 31, 42, (42), Marong 4, 7, 12, 16, (16) lost to Calivil 16, 30, 42, 57, (57).

Newbridge 150.71 52 Calivil 158.31 50 Maiden Gully 199.67 48 Bridgewater 112.90 40 BL Serpentine 141.12 38 Marong 58.19 24 Mitiamo 21.50 16 A Grade: Marong 14, 24, 42, 51, (51) drew Calivil 13, 33, 44, 51, (51), Maiden Gully 17, 25, 44, 56, (56) d Bridgewater 10, 20, 33, 47, (47), Newbridge 3, 10, 21, 29, (29) lost to Pyramid Hill 15, 19, 23, 31, (31).

18.52 11.72 4.43 6.63

ponent in the second semi-final in three weeks.

The 16-goal victory was set up with good work by Maddi Postle in defence, Aliza Lochart and Shelley deAraugo in front of goals.

In B Grade, Wedderburn keeps its undefeated record for the season after beating Charlton by 17 goals.

Mikala McNeill, Courtney Gleeson and Grace Lockhart were key to the win.

Boort fell short in its bid to snatch second spot on the ladder from Donald.

The two went goal for goal in the first quarter with brilliant

play coming down the court from defenders Grace Hosking, Erin and Montana Twigg.

At half time Donald was in front by four but they changed tactics in the second half and saw their goalers positioning themselves well.

Donald created a good lead in the third quarter and were too good on the day. Best for Boort was Grace Hosking.

It was a tough day for Boort juniors, all going down to Donald.

Best players in the junior grades were Hayley Stringer, Natalie Hall, Laci Streader and Jessica Minogue and Eliza Perryman and Phoebe Malone

port lost to St Arnaud 14-17.

Birchip Watchem Wycheproof N Wedderburn Boort St Arnaud Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton

263.41 140.10 134.04 125.93 80.77 77.33 67.75 34.55

60 48 44 36 20 20 12 0

17 and under A: Wycheproof Narraport lost to St Arnaud 36-37, Donald d Boort 47-26.

Donald Birchip Watchem Boort St Arnaud Wycheproof N Charlton

19.56 11.19 9.91 8.43 7.61 3.95

40 28 24 20 16 0

17 and under B: Birchip Watchem d Sea Lake Nandaly 49-9, Donald d Boort 38-25.

Donald

21.71

30

228.09 113.65 105.46 107.49 100.00 86.64 94.57 35.81

60 44 36 34 26 20 16 4

B Grade: Wycheproof Narraport d St Arnaud 57-37, Donald d Boort 55-33, Charlton lost to Wedderburn 35-58, Birchip Watchem lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 36-44.

Wedderburn Donald Boort Charlton Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N St Arnaud

244.62 139.75 134.64 97.73 86.19 86.08 73.50 37.12

60 48 40 32 24 24 12 0

C Grade: Wycheproof Narraport d St Arnaud 65-20, Birchip Watchem d lost to Sea Lake Nandaly 35-42, Donald d Boort 60-34, Charlton lost to Wedderburn 11-68.

Sea Lake Nandaly Donald Wedderburn Birchip Watchem Boort Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

179.37 193.15 207.08 115.68 87.54 96.53 43.00 18.61

54 52 48 28 24 22 8 4

Draw scuppers hopes of top three finish CALIVIL’S bold bid for a top three finish in Loddon Valley A Grade netball have ended with a draw against Marong on Saturday.

The Demons had the edge for most of the tightly-contested game but were outscored by Marong in the final quarter.

The Panthers clawed back from a nine-goal deficit at the main break to all but secure their top three finish.

While there was a reported appeal against the result based on an alleged scorecasrd error, league executive officer Laura Naughton confirmed on Tuesday that the drawn result stood.

Calivil is a game and more than 14 per cent behind thirdplaced Mitiamo.

Maiden Gully will finish the season minor premiers after shrugging off a determined Bridgewater by nine goals.

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SPORT | LODDON VALLEY

Three minor flags at Malone Park

MARONG has all but officially claimed minor premiership honours in the three grades of Loddon Valley football.

The top-of-ladder Panthers will now not play a game in reserves or seniors until semi-final weekend on September 4.

Their break starts with the bye this weekend and unless Pyramid Hill has a world record margin win over Newbridge this Saturday, the Panthers cannot be dislodged in the seniors.

They were absolutely dominant on home turf at Malone Park on Saturday against Calivil where Brandyn Grenfell started the match needing four goals to break the league record.

The Demons gave Alex Daniels the task of minding Grenfell and would be named their best.

Bulldogs keep Fitzpatrick in kennel role

It took Grenfell eight minutes to register his first major, followed up four minutes later with another and soon after the third came as he ran into an open goal.

Daniels and his fellow Demons’ defenders continued to ride Grenfell and it was not until two minutes into the second term that the record fell.

The Demons then had a spurt of forward success, kicking their only two goals within minutes of the milestone feat. From then on, the Panthers drove play and won by 123 points.

At Newbridge, Pyramid Hill’s Seb Relouw and Dylan Collis piled on the pressure and the goals for an 11-goal buffer established by half time. The Dogs followed with a 17-goal second half and a final 169-point margin.

NATHAN Fitzpatrick has been re-signed as Pyramid Hill coach for next season.

Bulldogs officials made the announcement to players after another resounding win on Saturday against Newbridge. They said Nathan’s energy and enthusiasm for the club had been evident since his arrival in 2013, he was well respected and has an excellent rapport with players and members.

“His leadership and professionalism are crucial to our long-term success, sustainability and maintaining a ‘team first’ culture at the club,” they told players.

LH PHOTO

Bears able to stem fightback

SCOREBOARDS SENIORS Inglewood 1.3 BL Serpentine 2.6

2.10 6.9

5.14 8.14

8.17 (65) 10.16 (76)

GOALS - Inglewood: C. McGaw 3, B. Cotchett, J. McClelland 2, C. Love 1. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: A. Gladman 3, J. Bailey 2, J. Addlem, J. Podosky, B. Sheahan, D. Poulter, H. Gadsden.

BEST - Inglewood: C. McGaw, T. Kennedy, L. Matheson, N. Angelino, C. Ingham, J. McClelland. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: J. Walsh, H. Gadsden, D. Poulter, J. Bailey, J. Taig, J. Podosky.

Marong 6.5 Calivil United 0.0

11.11 2.0

15.14 2.0

20.17 (137) 2.2 (14)

GOALS - Marong Seniors: B. Grenfell 6, K. Robins 4, R. Taylor 3, N. Devanny, C. Jacobs 2, L. Frankel, J. McCaig, C. Gregg 1. Calivil: E. Ritchie, L. Brook.

Mitiamo Bridgewater BL Serpentine Maiden Gully Newbridge Inglewood Calivil

15 15 15 15 15 15 15

10 9 7 4 4 3 2

5 6 8 11 11 12 13

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

125.42 113.13 73.92 62.21 47.95 56.07 54.07

40 36 28 16 16 12 8

RESERVES Inglewood 1.0 BL Serpentine 5.0

3.1 6.2

3.1 12.6

5.5 (35) 13.7 (85)

GOALS - Inglewood: T. Sawers, E. Wright, D. McKinley, D. Christensen. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: W. McMahon, T. Britton 3, T. Strauch 2, O. Amy, M. Hancock, A. Petty, J. Gladman, A. Edwards.

BEST - Marong: K. Robins, J. Gadsden, J. Hynes, L. Lee, N. Devanny, D. Johnstone. Calivil: A. Daniels, J. Lawry, L. Brook, E. Ritchie, B. Richards, L. McAllister.

BEST - Inglewood: T. Kilcullen, C. Maher, S. Hare, D. Christensen, E. Wright, T. Stevenson. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: W. McMahon, T. Britton, T. Quinn, J. Gladman, A. Edwards, J. Szitovszky.

Newbridge Pyramid Hill

Maiden Gully 1.1 Bridgewater 1.4

0.0 2.4

0.1 10.8

1.1 18.13

1.1 (7) 27.14 (176)

GOALS - Newbridge: C. Sanders. Pyramid Hill: D. Collis 6, B. George 5, S. Relouw 4, B. Dickens, B. Micevski 3, W. Perryman, M. Cheesman 2, S. Mann, S. Gunther.

BEST - Newbridge: C. Argus, W. Daly, T. McLeod, C. Grant, A. Mayo, C. Dixon. Pyramid Hill: S. Relouw, D. Collis, S. Gunther, G. James, B. Micevski, J. Timmins.

Maiden Gully 2.1 Bridgewater 4.2

5.4 7.4

7.6 10.8

10.8 (68) 13.10 (88)

GOALS Maiden Gully: M. Gilmore 3, B. Aitken 2, D. Wust, J. Lampi, K. Schepers, N. McLaren. Bridgewater: A. Collins 4, J. Martyn 3, T. Wood 2, D. Wood, T. Estrada, N. Naughton, E. Pavlich.

BEST - Maiden Gully: D. Wust, J. Lampi, C. Walsh, N. Murley, B. Aitken, H. McDonald. Bridgewater: C. Prest, H. Donegan, D. Wood, C. Ross, E. Pavlich, A. Collins.

Marong Pyramid

16 15

15 14

1 1

0 0

351.34 273.70

60 56

1.2 2.7

1.3 3.9

1.5 (11) 8.9 (57)

GOALS - Maiden Gully: J. Doolan 1. Bridgewater: N. Hall 3, J. Campbell, B. March, B. Derrick, R. Crothers, S. Harrison.

BEST - Maiden Gully: J. Burns, T. Hudson, L. Burns, M. Plant, W. Anderson, K. Wicks. Bridgewater: J. McKinley, J. Higgins, H. Terry, T. Mckinley, B. Derrick, J. Campbell.

Marong Calivil

7.6 0.1

16.9 0.1

23.13 0.1

32.16 (208) 0.1 (1)

GOALS - Marong: Z. Turnbull 6, D. Blume 5, T. Thach 4, A. Pappin, G. Reade, C. Berry 3, P. Loomes, R. Hender\, A. Collins 2, S. Taylor, R. Gretgrix.

BEST - Marong: T. Thach, B. Matthews, P. Gretgrix, A. Pappin, M. Willox, Z. Webb. Calivil: S. Fawcett, D. Capell, W. Pressnell, J. Rasmussen, M. Edwards, N. Ramskill.

Newbridge Pyramid Hill

0.1 4.3

1.2 6.6

1.2 9.12

1.2 (8) 13.15 (93)

GOALS - Newbridge: J. Coutts 1. Pyramid Hill: R. Pollock, M. Dingwall, J. Heavyside 3, J. Simpson 2, G. Quinn, O. Miller.

BEST - Newbridge: D. Whan, B. Wilson, J. Teasdale, T. Wilson, O. Friswell, M. Morgan. Pyramid Hill: J. Heavyside, M. Moon, M. Dingwall, R. Delamare, M. Gunther, N. Skinner.

Marong Pyramid Hill Bridgewater Newbridge BL Serpentine Calivil Maiden Gully Inglewood Mitiamo

16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

16 13 10 8 8 6 4 3 0

0 2 5 7 7 9 11 12 15

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

815.94 384.01 170.22 106.38 81.61 49.16 40.92 40.39 22.22

64 52 40 32 32 24 16 12 0

UNDER 18 Marong 5.4 East Loddon 0.1

11.6 1.1

15.12 2.2

INGLEWOOD fought back to be within four points of Bears Lagoon Serpentine in Saturday’s Bonnie Ward Cup match.

But a goal by East Lolddon junior Jaxon Addlem, 16, sealed the match with the Bears up by nine points.

The Bears lost coach Justin Laird in the second quarter with a suspected broken jaw with former coach Greg Gadsden stepping into the box.

18.16 (124) 2.2 (14)

GOALS - Marong: J. Collins 5, K. Terrill, J. Manning, B. Rogers 2, S. Taylor, B. Cruise, J. Ellis, R. Wakefield, Z. Justice, T. Blandthorn, K. McCaig. East Loddon:T. Rasmussen, M. Hancock.

BEST - Marong: J. Hall, S. Taylor, Z. Justice, R. Wakefield, B. Rogers, J. Ellis. East Loddon: J. Addlem, J. Diss, M. Hancock, N. Ramskill, J. Rasmussen, T. Rasmussen.

Bridgewater Inglewood

4.2 2.2

9.5 3.3

9.5 4.9

11.6 (72) 6.10 (46)

GOALS - Bridgewater: R. Hobbs 3, O. Horan, M. Flood 2, J. Langtree, H. Pidoto, A. Gauci, B. Tyrrell. Inglewood: I. Willits, L. Harris 2, M. Jeffrey 1.

BEST - Bridgewater: H. Pidoto, C. Rooke, K. Lister, R. Hobbs, O. Horan, C. Woodhatch. Inglewood: K. McClellan, I. Willits, S. Hoskin, C. Hackett, R. Murphy.

Marong Bridgewater East Loddon Inglewood

14 14 14 14

12 9 5 2

2 5 9 12

0 0 0 0

243.06 124.31 53.56 61.63

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48 36 20 8

Bears vice-captain Josh Walsh accepts the Ward Cup from Inglewood president Chris Cohalan. LH PHOTO

THIS WEEK Pyramid Hill v Inglewood Bridgewater v Mitiamo Calivil v Newbridge Bears Lagoon Serpentine v Maiden Gully

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NORTH CENTRAL | SPORT

Tommy does it again

‘TERRIFIC” Tommy Campbell and Jordan Rosengren were stars of Wedderburn’s win over Charlton on Saturday.

Rosengren was awarded the Woosang Medal and Campbell put in another pearler with six of the Redbacks’ 10 goals.

But the game had different origins with Charlton starting the Woosang Cup encounter with the Redbacks in the same manner as they did in earlier clashes during the season.

The Navy Blues were first to make the scoreboard operator earn his keep. Early goals and the Blues were up and about, keeping the Redbacks honest and they did this for the first half.

Both defences were on top as there was lot of football played off both half back lines. Goals were hard to come by as the Redbacks led six goals to four at half time and were putting in plenty of hard yards to shake the Charlton boys off.

Hamish Winter-Irving, Jackson Guan and Jayden Jones gave the Redbacks plenty of run off half back and sent their team into attack but often the ball was returned through the efforts of Tim Hill and the Thompson’s Rhys and Jed who were doing the job for Charlton.

The third term was played in similar vein to the first two as the Redbacks led but could not get a run going to shake off a determined Navy Blues outfit.

Two goals to one for the quarter saw the Redbacks lead by 29 points at three quarter time and they had put in plenty to build a buffer.

The last quarter saw the Redbacks finally put some effective passages of play together as they added seven goals four behinds to their three quarter time score.

Campbell and Danny Benaim across the full forward line, with six and four goals respectively had been the main contributors but the final term saw the arrival of assistance through Jaran McKay two goals Mitch McEwen and Luke Holt with one each.

For the Redbacks Rosengren went from strength to strength as the game progressed. His strong hands and his body strength makes him a tough opponent to out mark in any contest.

The run of Jayden Jones Corey Lowry and Jaran McKay through the centre saw them launch numerous balls forward where Campbell and Benaim were able to convert opportunities.

Ike Holt at half forward was a moving target all day and came under notice of-

Jordan Rosengren wins Woosang Medal.

LH PHOTO

SENIORS Charlton Wedderburn

2.1 3.2

4.2 6.8

5.2 8.13

5.2 (32) 15.17 (107)

Goals - Charlton: Nick Thompson 2, Kris Clifford, Lachlan Holmes-Brown, Bailey Kemp. Wedderburn: Tom Cmapbell 6, Danny Benaim 4, Jaran McKay 2, Luke Holt, Mitchell McEwen.

Best - Charlton: Mason Heenan, Tim Hill, Rhys Thompson, Aaron Walklate, Kade Blow, Jed Thompson. Wedderburn: Jordan Rosengren, Jaran McKay, Tom Campbell, Danny Benaim, Isaac Holt, Corey Lowry.

Donald Boort

5.3 0.0

8.13 3.0

14.14 3.3

22.17 (149) 4.6 (30

Goals - Donald: Leigh Burke 4, Brody Haddow, Darcy Harrison, Josh Potter, Ross Young 3, Jordan Bates-Gilby, Ryan Bath, Michael Donnellon, Ryan Hards, Ryan Leeder, James Wall. Boort: Frasier Holland 2, Nathan Twigg, Harry Weaver.

Best - Donald: Ross Young, Brody Haddow, Ryley Barrack, Jordan Bates-gilby, Samuel Griffiths, James Wall. Boort: Nathan Twigg, Jesse Muscatello, Chris Hatcher, Samuel Green, Nathan Murphy, Keiren Wilson.

Wycheproof N 3.4 St Arnaud 2.2

10.7 5.3

13.9 6.5

15.10 (100) 6.10 (46)

Birchip W Sea Lake N

5.8 4.5

8.9 4.9

10.11 (71) 4.15 (39)

Birchip W Donald Sea Lake N Wedderburn Wycheproof N Boort St Arnaud Charlton

3.7 1.2 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

14 13 11 9 5 5 3 0

1 2 4 6 10 10 12 15

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

253.94 252.24 261.71 110.50 77.31 46.87 44.24 29.93

56 52 44 36 20 20 12 0

RESERVES Charlton Wedderburn

ten, with quick leads and sure hands. The Navy Blues were well served by Tim Hill and the Thompsons Rhys and Jed in defence, as they made the Redbacks work hard for their goals in the first three quarters.

Mason Heenan came under notice for a consistent performance all day, while Kade Blow was busy on ball, found the ball often and kept Charlton on track early in the match.

Nick Thompson was a lively forward and was Charlton’s only multiple goal scorer.

Charlie Patullo was another who was prepared to put in with aggressive attack on the football.

Tom Campbell

Wedderburn v Wycheproof Narraport Sea Lake Nandaly v Charlton Boort v Birchip Watchem St Arnaud v Donald and these two footballers became major contributors throughout the match.

The second term began with several turnovers and shots on goal going astray.

The Blues’ Dylan Gowlett, Ryley Barrack and James Wall were busy, and teammate Jordan Bates was relishing the freedom of not having a shut down role.

The ruck duel between the Magpies’ Nathan Twigg and his opponent Reece McNally was absorbing, both being constructive influences.

Boort’s Sam Green, backman Keiren Wilson and versatile Jesse Muscatello were getting their hands on the ball and opportunities to goal were created.

Up again from the under 17s, Boort’s Frasier Holland enjoyed a purple patch, booting two goals.

After the long break the game opened up for Donald. Sam Griffiths was at the

1.2 7.4

2.2 10.12

2.9 (19) 13.14 (92)

Best - Charrlton: Brodie Gryllx, Darby Fitzpatrick, Fergus Bourke, Angus Johnstone, Hugh Sait, Danny Wright. Wedderburn: Gerald Riley, Andrew Brett, Cameron Lang, Liam Ritchie.

5.0 4.1

12.1 6.1

14.3 8.3

22.3 (135) 10.4 (64)

Goals - Donald: Aarfon Schofield 6, Noah Berry 5, Brenton Dixon, Brod Harrison, Joshua Talty 2, Cooper Anderson, Bryan Beckham, Dion Hawkes, Eddie Landwehr, Jeremy Pearce. Boort; Samuel Griffiths 5, Ethan Coleman, Nathan Gooding, Cam McLaughlin, Patrick O’Rourke, Chris O’Rourke.

Best - Donald: Eddie Landwehr, Cooper Anderson, Joshua Talty, Tom Letts, Brannon Walker, Aaron Schofield. Boort: Nathan Gooding, Chris ORourke, Mitch Buchanan, Patrick O’Rourke, Samuel Griffiths, Cam McLaughlin.

- BOB STEEL

THIS WEEK

1.1 5.0

Goals - Charlton: Fergus Burke 2. Wedderburn: Gerald Riley 6, Liam Ritchie 3, Jacob Piccoli 2, Ryan Butters, Jayden Leech.

Donald Boort

Key trio miss penultimate round

THE Royal Blues’ will face BirchipWatchem in the second semi-final after an emphatic North Central victory against Boort.

Both Donald and Boort entered Saturday’s encounter with major changes to their line-ups.

Notable absentees for the Magpies were onballer Matt Chisari and key forward Brodie Leonard-Shannon.

Donald’s depth was tested with several players promoted from the reserves but none appearing out of place, and all contributing significantly.

Apart from the second term, where Boort matched the home side goal for goal, Donald demonstrated a slick brand of football, utilising focal points Leigh Burke and Josh Potter.

It was Burke who opened proceedings with his first of a personal tally of four goals. He then had a hand in Ryan Bath booting another.

And it was a rare and amusing coincidence to see Ryan Bath and Boort’s Chris Hatcher contesting the ball to the cries of “It’s yours, Chicken” from team-mates from both sides!

Evergreen Ross Young and the consistent Brody Haddow snagged more goals

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bottom of the packs and Seamus Young excelling at half back. In all, Donald banged on six unanswered goals through Leigh Burke (three), Josh Potter, Darcy Harrison and Ryan Leeder.

Donald ruckman Reece McNally rested out the final term, enabling Michael Donnellon and Patrick Morgan to share the duties, and Dylan Gowlett spent time on the ball. Despite Boort’s best efforts, Donald produced eight goals, none better than a great end-to-end passage of play finishing off with James Wall slotting its final and twenty-second goal.

Meanwhile, Birchip-Watchem will enter 2022 finals series with three consecutive victories over its grand final nemesis, Sea Lake Nandaly, Saturday’s 32 point victory at the George Cartwright Oval completing a home-and-away dominance against the Tigers this season.

The round 15 encounter reached its climax in a paradox of climatic conditions, supporters scurrying for shelter after the onset of heavy rain during the final quarter, while the players, drenched to the skin, had to battle it out on a saturated playing field bathed in sunshine, with a brilliant rainbow stretching from one end of the oval to the other.

Donald Sea Lake N Birchip W Boort Wedderburn Wycheproof N St Arnaud Charlton

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

13 12 12 7 7 5 3 0

2 3 3 8 8 10 12 15

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

396.98 331.53 244.94 115.84 93.92 57.40 17.85 19.44

52 48 48 28 28 20 12 0

UNDER 17 Donald Boort

2.1 3.3

4.1 6.9

4.1 14.11

6.2 (38) 18.13 (121)

Goals - Donald: Noah Berry, Harry Forrest 2, Jett Adams, Baxton Hollis. Boort: Frasier Holland 8, Max Beattie 3, Tom Potter 2, Brodie Arnold, Sam Barraclough, Lachlan Hall, Zachary Mayberry, Kobie Streeter.

Best - Donald: Harry Forrest, Noah Berry, George Morgan, Brady Griffith. Boort: Tom Potter, Brodie Wagner, Alex Cockerell, Kobie Streader, Zachary Mayberry.

UNDER 14 Charlton Wedderburn

3.2 1.0

4.3 1.1

4.6 1.2

4.6 (30 2.5 (17)

Goals - Isaac Bourke, Chaise Markham, Cooper McGrath, Jye Roberts. Wedderburn: Travis Lowe, incomplete.

Best - Charlton: Jye Roberts, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Isaac Bourke, Samuel Olive, Reagan Good, Xavier Good. Wedderburn: William Cunningham, Travis Lowe, Trai Clarke, Blaz Cramp.

Donald Boort

3.3 0.0

6.4 0.0

7.12 0.0

7.13 (55) 4.4 (28)

Goals - Donald: Lyric Davis 2, Marty Burke, Chase Campbell, Hugo Funcke, Judd Geddes, Luca Rice. Boort: Fergus Herrington, Brodie McPherson: Best - Donald: Baxter Donnellon, Lyric Davis, Jesse Lydom, Ethan Clapha. Boort: Jake O’Flaherty, Tristen Zanker, Deacon Hird, Jacob Malone, Samuel McClelland.

Loddon HERALD

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STILL ----------WANTED -----------------

LODDON Valley clubs will resist moves by Maiden Gully and Marong to leave the league.

Clubs met on Monday night to discuss the formal application lodged by Maiden Gully last week.

The league meeting followed club talks over with more than 80 Pyramid Hill club members reported to

Thursday August 11, 2022

have attended a special vote last Thursday. The Bulldogs decided that Maiden Gully was still wanted as a member of the Loddon Valley league.

Similar talks were held at Newbridge with supporters raising questions about the impact less teams would have on club revenue and player cap points.

It is believed that all Loddon community-based clubs have voted against Maiden Gully’s application that was given to the league on the day league transfer bids opened, August 1.

The Loddon Herald in June exclusively revealed the two Bendigo clubs had been in talks to switch leagues.

Maiden Gully and Marong made pitches to the Heathcote league and clubs in June.

Heathcote later voted to wel-

come the Eagles and Panthers as members if cleared by Loddon Valley or AFL Central Victoria.

The Eagles are claiming better pathways for their juniors in the Heathcote league but have not fielded a junior side in Loddon Valley this season. The club has made no official statement since formalising its bid to change leagues by submitting a letter of resignation to Loddon Valley.

The Panthers will finish minor premiers in the football senior, reserves and under 18 competitions and have yet to lodge paperwork to switch leagues.

Both Marong and Maiden Gully are this season strong contenders in the netball grades.

The Loddon Herald understands the only club to have supported Maiden Gully at Monday’s meeting was Marong.

- CHRIS EARL

HOW A 40-YEAR-OLD RECORD WAS BROKEN BRANDYN Grenfell claimed the new Loddon Valley football goalkicking record two minutes into the second quarter of Marong’s match against Calivil when he eclipsed the 140goal haul set by Bridgewater’s Peter Collins in 1982. The Panthers’ gun started the game needing four goals for a new record ... the equaliser came 15 minutes into the first term with a run into open goal. Twenty minutes later a mark 40 metres out, a goal and a new record was in the books.

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