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nator, Department of Archaeology at La Trobe University.

Geological consultant Dr Rod Boucher will give a presentation on the geological formation of Pyramid Hill, the Terrick Ridge and Kow Swamp before the sociey screens the criticallyacclaimed Lake of Scars documentary.

Lake of Scars is a feature-length documentary from director Bill Code that looks at the scar trees and middens of Lake Boort described as “a story of environment and heritage, water and culture. It is a story of generational change and an example of reconciliation between white and black Australians, with the highs and the lows”.

Next Friday’s event will include displays of artefacts from Lake Boort by Paul Haw and artefacts from the historical society’s collection.

Brigade steps up to run local appeal

MEMBERS of Tarnagulla Fire Brigade will take on the role of organising local fundraising and collections for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday appeal.

The town’s effort had been co-ordinated for more than 30 years by publican John Lavery who died earlier this year.

“The brigade has been part of the local effort for many years and members are keen to continue the tradition of Tarnagulla supporting the appeal,” said member Kelly Whitton.

John had been assisted by the brigade over the decades.

Fundraising efforts for the annual appeal are stepping up in Loddon communities with Inglewood and Korong Vale fire brigades currently running special raffles while collection tins are in hotels and shops across the region.

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Green cakes and Irish pots of gold

CUP cakes topped with green icing were the reward for students celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Pyramid Hill on Friday.

Children at the town’s Catholic school named after Ireland’s patron saint were joined by students from Pyramid Hill College.

St Patrick’s principal John O’Connor played the role of a leprechaun leading students on treasure hunts to find pots of chocolate “gold” while in the classrooms hats were made at the craft table.

But it was in the kitchen where cakes were cooked and iced that students really enjoyed their day of Irish celebrations!

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Upgrade plans at next stage

DESIGNS for the upgrade of Wedderburn College could be available next term, said principal Danny Forrest.

Mr Forrest said the school had signed off on stage two of its new building plan.

“We will now move to the next phase of detail design before we can go to tender in approximately six months time,” he said.

“If all goes to plan we are aiming for construction in 2024.

“Currently planning indicates that we will receive a new science facility and extra classrooms, upgrades to food tech facilities, a modern senior Artroom renovation and classroom spaces.

“A modernised Korong Leisure Centre, major landscaping, including several wheelchair ramps, a new secondary toilet block and more eating spaces for students are also in plans.”

Wedderburn College was allocated $12.9 million in last year’s State Budget for the upgrade expected to be finished in 2025.

Students on bikes

BOORT District School students are taking part in national rideto-school day tomorrow.

The school is joining with Boort District Health and Northern District Community Health for event with prizes for decorated bicycles and helmets.