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A MAJORITY of Loddon residents have now had their COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Expansion of eligibility for the third jab was brought forward over the past month with more than 50 per cent of residents 12 and over rolling up their sleeves. But latest data shows vaccination of children aged between five and 11 is lagging in some local communities. State Government figures last week had half the Loddon postcodes with a vaccination rate under 45 per cent, some at just 25 per cent. The data comes as Boort District Health’s clinical services director Donna Doyle urged Loddon residents to have their full vaccination against COVID-19. She said vaccination was “especially important as we transition to living with COVID positive cases in our communities (and) that as many people as possible are fully vaccinated”. “BDH staff are mandated to have received their third booster COVID vaccine dose by March 12 in order to continue working. We are well on our way to full compliance with this with currently 92 per cent of staff having already had their third (booster) dose. “At a regional COVID forum held last week it was reported that 85 per cent of cases currently in ICUs are not up to date with their COVID vaccinations. “Our priority is protection of our most vulnerable and vaccination is the way to do this.”

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LADY IN PINK ... WANDERING ALONG SAXOPHONIST Lisa Wanderess serenaded vintage caravan owners from under the awning of her 1969 Viscount at the weekend. The wandering minstrel has spent the past three weeks at Bridgewater caravan park and timed her stay to coincide with the annual gathering of vintage van networkers. “It’s my third time being in Bridgewater for the gathering, catching up with friends and exploring the area,” she said.

“I’ll probably stay here a month all up this time,” said Lisa who originally hails from Queensland. She has been full-time on the road for three years, her 1971 Ford towing the caravan and all emblazoned in pink. While Lisa says pink is clearly her favourite colour, she’s found another local favourite. “How cool is Tarnagulla ... it’s like my dream town,” Lisa said. Lisa’s van was among scores of vintage vans in Bridgewater for the rally.

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HEN a couple of old chefs get together, you can pretty much back it in that the spread will be mighty fine indeed. That’s what OTF experienced at a senior citizens’ club luncheon in Boort last week where among the members are Trevor and Irene, both at one stage in their working lives chefs at the town’s railway hotel. While neither was claiming credit for the barbecue repast, they sure approved of the offering being placed on the tables.

UB fare has changed a fair bit over the years. You don’t see too many menu listings for lambs fry, brains and tripe (thankfully pretty much consigned to the category of horrible childhood memories for many readers). These days, you’re more likely to be part of the great chicken debate - is it a parma or a parmi? Historians and food writers say the origin of parmigiana is traced to Naples. The ancestor of the modern dish appears in Vincenzo Corrado’s cookbook Il Cuoco Galante from 1786. His recipe described eggplant seasoned with butter, herbs, cinnamon, other spices and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which was then covered with a cream sauce of egg yolks before being baked in an oven. The modern version with Parmigiano-Reggiano and tomato ragù as key ingredients appears several years later in Ippolito Cavalcanti’s cookbook Cucina Teoricopratica which was published in Naples in 1837. According to one food historian, this suggests that the dish evolved in Naples during this time frame, which coincided with the increasing popularity of the tomato in Italian cuisine.

VOLUTION of the parmigiana, so some experts say, has taken it way beyond an eggplant dish. Variations made with breaded meat cutlets, such as veal and chicken, have been popularised in other countries, usually in areas of Italian immigration. In such areas the

original dish may be called eggplant parmigiana to distinguish it from the meat versions. In the United States and Canada, chicken parmigiana and veal parmigiana are often served as a main course often with a side of pasta. Chicken parmigiana is also served as the filling of a submarine sandwich. The alternative anglicisation Parmesan is sometimes used instead, and the abbreviated form parm is common. The use of meats as an alternate to eggplant originated in the United States, where it was influenced by similar Italian dishes. A similar veal dish is known in Italian as Cotoletta alla bolognese, which excludes tomato sauce but includes melted Parmesan cheese and prosciutto. Costolette Parmigiana is another similar veal dish, but in Italy it is generally served without sauce or cheese.

HIICKEN parmigiana is also a common dish in Australia and is often served with a side of chips or salad, we’re told. But, again, what about parma of parmi? Seems the shortened version is typically Australian and whether it’s an A or an I depends on where you went to school, where you live or what state you call home. For OTF, it’s definitely a parma and none of this chicken style for us, we’re into the real veal version.

ND TO confuse everyone, apparently in England it’s called a parmo!

Park manager Paul Carter with the new defibrillator. LH PHOTO

Park gets life-saving gift A DEFRIBILLATOR has been installed at Pyramid Hill caravan park as part of a Victorian Farmers’ Federation initiative to increase access to potential lifesaving equipment. The defribrillator was installed at the park’s amenities block last week and fulfils a wish by Denise Leed to have the new equipment at the park. Pyramid Hill was last year awarded one of seven defribrilliators in the joint VFF-St John Ambulance Victoria program to increase access in rural communities.

Mrs Leed made the successful submission for the Loddon Valley area. Her husband was killed three years ago when he was crushed by a tree. Ms Leed said she was forced to wait about 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. Mrs Leed said the caravan park location was also near some of the town’s recreational facilities and between the town and the hill popular with tourists. Caravan park manager Paul Carter said installation of the defibrillator would be an asset for park residents and visitors.

Tech hitches won’t stop meetings LODDON Shire Council meetings will continue when technical glitches halt a live stream. Councillors on Tuesday agreed that as meetings were “open to the public for in-person attend-

ance, this provides the opportunity for public witness of council business”. Last month’s meeting live stream was aborted by technical issues within minutes of the start.

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More signs are ditched

JUST days after removing QR code check-in signs from doors and windows, Loddon businesses are today preparing to take down more signs. The State Government on Tuesday morning announced a dramatic easing of mask rules from 11.59pm tomorrow. Under the changes, masks will only be required indoors, unless an exemption applies, for: z People on public transport, in taxis and rideshare, on planes, and indoors at an airport; z People working or visiting hospitals, and indoor areas at care facilities;

Masks will go in shops, stay in primary schools

z Workers in hospitality, retail and the court system; z Workers at justice and correctional facilities; z Students in Year 3 or above at primary school, and workers at early childhood centres and primary schools (masks can be removed in secondary school) z People working indoors at an event with more than 30,000 people attending In special cir-

cumstances, such as if you have COVID-19 or are a close contact and you’re leaving home. However, masks are still recommended for other workers serving or facing members of the public, such as if at reception, meeting guests or serving customers. Meanwhile, authorised officers have continued visit to businesses in the Loddon Shire checking

COVID compliance. One business told the Loddon Herald last week it had received four visits over a four-week period this year. At least four businesses were issued fines in late 2021 for alleged breaches, including not having restriction signage properly displayed or incomplete lines in their COVIDSafe plan. Three of those businesses have appealed the fines and are still waiting for a decision. The Government last Friday ended the requirement for QR check-in at retail stores but it remains for hospitality.

New partnership has door open WEDDERBURN Historical Records Museum has an extra pair of helping hands after Cheryl Bailey moved her creative business into the museum. Secretary Alan Mulraney said: “With Jill and Barry Bolwell leaving town to move to Horsham, we sadly lost Jill’s Gifted Stitches enterprise from our headquarters.” “The good news, however, is that Cheryl Bailey has taken over with her enterprise Rosella Cottage Creations. Cheryl already has a great reputation around town for her creativity and quality of work. “This is a good example of two organisations working together to assist each other.” Alan said that with many museum volunteers becoming older, it had become harder to find volunteers. Cheryl is now learning the museum database to help visitors, having museum doors open more often.

Gold groundwork A NEW community consultative committee will assist Catalyst Metals share information on its plans and activities for goldmining across the Loddon. Stakeholder engagement consultant Adam Place expects the new committee will have its first meeting next month. “We’re putting in the groundwork with the community early ... to explain what could happen and what the process could look like,” he said. “It’s important to do it now and work with this group and learn about what the community thinks.” Catalyst has been exploring and drilling for gold samples in the Loddon for a decade and has sites in the Mitiamo, Dingee, Pyramid Hill and Boort districts.

Field day tomorrow LODDON Valley Stud Merino Breeders’ Association annual field day will be held at Serpentine tomorrow. More than a dozen studs will have displays at the recreation reserve plus three on-property displays in the district.

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CRAFTY MUSEUM: Cheryl Bailey and Lyn Reiger. LH PHOTO

Ambos keep community crews as paramedic numbers grow COMMUNITY officers would remain an integral part of Ambulance Victoria’s Inglewood response capabilities, according to acting regional director Amelia Kohn. Ms Kohn gave the undertaking on Monday when she announced the Inglewood station this month became the seventh since 2020 to be upgraded to dual paramedic crewing. Two paramedics are now rostered in Inglewood 24 hours a day. Her statement said Inglewood’s dedicated ACOs remained an integral part of the team. “They will be providing crucial back-up to paramedics at time-critical jobs when required, filling vacant shifts, transporting less-urgent patients to hospital, and responding to cases when paramedics

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are with another patient,” Ms Kohn said. “ACOs also play a vital role engaging with and empowering the community to learn vital life-saving skills such CPR and using a defibrillator and to sign up to be GoodSAM responder. “GoodSAM is a life-saving smartphone app that connects Victorians in cardiac arrest with responders who can provide hands-only CPR and defibrillation (if available) in the first critical minutes before paramedics arrive.” “Locals now have greater access to paramedics and their extra lifesaving skills. “Importantly, the Inglewood community and local paramedics will continue to be supported by our ACOs, who are a valued and critical part of our emergency response in rural and regional Victoria.”

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WORLD Day of Prayer will be marked in Wedderburn on March 4 with a service at the Uniting Church. The theme this year is I Know The Plans I Have for You.

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RIVER DETECTIVES: Isaac Ferguson, Marley Hutchins and Emily Bailey

Young detectives on paradise bug trail BRIDGEWATER Primary School students have headed outdoors to start charting the Loddon River’s health. Teacher Chris Guinane said students were busy learning about local water bugs and how they can help assess the health of waterways. He said students last week enjoyed their first outdoor classroom session on the Loddon River.

COME AND MEET JOBS VICTORIA ADVOCATES Jobs Victoria Advocates from the City of Greater Bendigo are partnering with Services Australia to visit towns within the Loddon Shire. Advocates help to link people with the right service to help them at whatever stage of their career journey they are at, including free career counselling and employment services. Advocates also support employers who are looking for assistance to hire staff. The Jobs Victoria Advocate service is FREE. Come and speak with an Advocate on the following dates and at the following locations:

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Wednesday 2 March 9.30 am – 4pm Near the Neighbourhood House, Kelly Street

Bridgewater

Thursday 3 March 9 am – 3 pm Mobile Library site, Lyndhurst Street

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Tuesday 8 March 10 am – 4 pm opposite the Information Centre, Godfrey Street

Wedderburn

Tuesday 15 March 9.30 am – 4 pm Soldiers’ Memorial Park carpark, Chapel Street

“We collected water samples from the reed and surface zones and used magnifying glasses to identify and record the different water bugs that were present,” he said. “The students observed several ‘very sensitive’ water bugs like mayfly nymphs and caddis larvae. “The presence of these bugs is an indication that this section of the river is in great health.”

Chris said students would continue to collect and analyse samples from different sections of the river each fortnight throughout the year. “We will connect our findings to the health of the river,” he said. “The school aims to work with the local community to share our findings and ensure all users are working together to preserve this little slice of paradise in our backyard!

Minor parties line up in Mallee race THERE are just five weeks before the expected setting of an election date by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. And more candidates are emerging to have a tilt in the federal seat of Mallee held for the Nationals by Anne Webster. While initial interest is centred on entry into the race of independent candidate Sophie Baldwin, two minor parties last week named their candidates. Swan Hill councillor Stuart King was announced as United Australia Party candidate in a statement by leader Craig Kelly on the party’s website. Mr Kelly said the party had endorsed candidates in all 150 seats for the election, standing with a policy to “protect Australia and pay back the entire debt”. “Now more than ever we need to protect our country’s prosperity and economic outlook,’’ Mr Kelly said. Mr King was approached for comment on his endorsement as was Lake Boga refrigeration technician Chris Lahy who will stand for Citizens’ Party.

By CHRIS EARL Horsham councillor Claudia Haenel announced in December she would stand for Mallee. While there are already five declared candidates, neither Labor nor the Greens have announced when they will endorse challengers to Dr Webster. They were contacted for comment. Under the Coalition agreement, the Liberals will not stand against Dr Webster. Sophie Baldwin’s campaign is currently the most visible across the Loddon with promotional signs already appearing on farm fences beside major roads and highways. Ms Baldwin is the current executive officer of Southern Riverina Irrigators and a former dairy farmer. The election is expected to be called soon after the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg hands down the Budget on March 29. Dr Webster currently holds Mallee with a 16 per cent margin.

Gazette says VC ‘signal act’ THE wording on Victoria Cross information boards at Wedderburn’s Soldiers’ Memorial Park will remain unchanged. Resident Peter Norman had raised concern that the word “signal” should changed to “single” for consistency with the Victoria Cross citations of Albert Jacka and Albert Borella. But Loddon Shire Council says “signal” is consistent with the Victoria Cross warrant published in the Loddon Gazette, February 5, 1856, formally establishing the bravery honour.

The gazettal states: “The cross shall only be awarded to those officers or men who have served in in the presence of the enemyt and shall have then performed some signal act of valour or devotion to their country.” The issue was also raised at Tuesday’s council meeting by Cr Gavan Holt who asked that council officers seek further clarification “to what is meant by signal”. Mayor Dan Straub said it was important to have clarification as a matter of respect for those who had served.

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New directors Aaron Baker and April McKenzie. LH PHOTO

Health directors named INGLEWOOD and District Health Service new senior management is in place with the appointment of two directors. Aaron Baker started as director finance and corporate services last week and April McKenzie had her first day as director clinical and community services on Monday.

April comes to Inglewood after being a senior manager at Swan Hill District Health and succeeds Dallas Coghill who was appointed chief executive officer last December. Dallas said he was delighted to welcome April and Aaron to the local health service team.

Block passed in at auction IN BRIEF A VACANT town block at Newbridge was passed in at auction on Saturday. Auctioneer Luke Nevins put the main street property to bid on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst. The auction initially sought a bid of $60,000 before an offer of $10,000 was made for the 3761 square metre block. However, the land was passed in on the vendor bid of $50,000. More than a dozen people attended the auction with just one bidding. Newbridge has more than 120 town blocks but is not connected to water and sewerage.

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WEDDERBURN-KORONG Vale RSL subbranch president Roger Patterson has identified possible sites for planting special trees to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Mr Patterson said he would be suggesting the sub-branch consider seeking funds under a Federal Government program to mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne. He said the sub-branch’s memorial garden adjoining its Wedderburn headquarters had been rejuvenated as part of an ongoing project and could be one location for a jubilee tree. Mr Patterson said Soldiers’ Memorial Park could be another location worth considering. The Government has announced that grants are available in every federal electorate to commemorate the jubilee. Loddon Shire says it will consider grant applications if eligible projects are identified.

Hearings start HOUSE of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts will hold public hearings next week in its inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers. Chair Anne Webster said ‘the Committee was keen to hear a range of views on the effects of the pandemic on the delivery of news services in regional areas, the effect of the News Media Bargaining Code particularly on small publishers and the impact of suspending the publication of print editions in regional communities.’ “The hearings will provide an opportunity to consider all viewpoints, discuss key issues and importantly find potential solutions to maintain locally produced

Auctioneer Luke Nevins journalism and strengthen tailored news coverage of regional Australia,” Dr Webster said.

Residential plan A DRAFT report on the proposed second stage of a residential development in Ridge Street, Wedderburn, has been completed. Loddon Shire councillors were told at their meeting on Tuesday the draft report had investigated. Statutory and strategic planner Carolyn Stephenson said in her quarterly report the draft was now at review stage before presentation to council. The draft is expected to finalised by April.

Safeguard hope MEMBERS of Parliament in the Loddon are hopeful that safeguards will ensure a raft of government and local government advertising will continue in rural newspapers. The State Government is currently advancing legislation that would see many notices listed in an online portal. “The change proposed in the Government’s bill affects the publication of more than 400 types of notices. I’ve been working through these issues to try to reach consensus that will safeguard regional media and regional information sharing,” said member for Northern Victoria Region Tania Maxwell. “I am optimistic we can reach agreement, so the publication of notices in our vital regional newspapers continues.” Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh has also advocated for safeguards and the importance of rural media.

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Open all hours PYRAMID Hill Bakery Cafe is a popular spot with locals and visitors for coffee, cake and much more. Mick and Dee Sim welcome customers from breakfast time through to dinner and offer dining indoor and outdoor options at their Kelly Street bakery and cafe A range of cakes and slices are always available to enjoy with coffee.

Mick and Dee say their custard tarts are great to try ... washed down with a Cappuccino or Latte. Or perhaps there’s an apple slice served warm or cold, teamed with whipped cream or thick custard (or for the real sweet tooths, both!) And you can’t go past the wonderful Jelly Slice. Mick and Dee say the slice is an ideal

way to cool the palate and have you ready to get on with the day! For those looking for more, Mick’s famous pies and pasties are always a favourite with customers too. Mick and Dee also offer a regular Friday night Asian cuisine offering. Plus there’s fish and chips and pizzas at the bakery cafe.

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Time ticking on verandah removal

Seniors get year started BAREBCUE, cards and billiards started the year’s activities for Boort Senior Citizens’ Club last week. President Trevor Taylor said the club had 30 members who were looking forward to a year of “normal activities after COVID interruptions”. He served with the Royal Australian Air Force for five years with postings around Australia and in Singapore. Trevor first came to Boort in 2000 as a chef at the town’s Railway Hotel, worked in Melbourne’s leading hotels and then returned to Boort a decade later. Among members who welcomed Loddon Mayor Dan Straub to last week’s first gathering of 2022 was another former Railway Hotel chef Irene Partels.

Michael Wetzler and Trevor Taylor draw the senior citizens’ club raffle. LH PHOTO Irene’s time cooking up pub meals was 40 years before Trevor. Irene later worked a variety a jobs around the district and then ran a second-hand store at the Church of Christ hall selling

Don Rothacker, Michelle Wetzler and Allan Stringer

goods she had purchased and brought back to life. “I only stopped working four or five years ago,” she said. Trevor said local businesses were lending support to the club by providing raffle prizes.

“The club is a good meeting place where everybody can come together,” he said. “And there’s a lot of nice people.” The club was formed in 1966 with its Godfrey Street building opened a decade.

Dan Straub and Aileen Morris

Irene Partels

OWNERS of Inglewood’s Royal Hotel building have just weeks to remove the dangerous Brooke Street verandah. Barricades have surrounded the unsafe verandah for more than a year. Loddon Shire Council last March granted permission for the verandah’s removal with conditions that include rentention of the grapevine. At a magistrates’ court hearing in November, the owner agreed to complete the works by midMarch, however, council said last week that the matter would return to the magistrates’ court next month “should the works not be completed by the agreed time”. “The verandah at the Royal Hotel Inglewood has been a long -running issue for council and we thank the community for their patience,” council said.

Priest’s new appointment FR NOVELITO Lim has been named new parish priest for St Mary’s Catholic Church Echuca. His last day in the Kerang parish, including St Patrick’s Pyramid Hill, will be April 1. Fr Novelito has been parish priest for Kerang since 2018 and in the Pyramid Hill community also president of the United Filipino Organisation. He takes up the new position on April 6.

Boort Scarred Trees public online session – draft concept design The Lake Boort region is home to one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural sites in Australia. With an estimated 400 scarred trees or more, it is one of the few remaining sites in Australia to retain the scars from the cutting of bark for canoes, shields, food, water or baby carriers and other purposes. Funding was secured for the development of a Masterplan and concept designs, in consultation with key stakeholder organisations including Dja Dja Wurrung

and responsible agencies. The Masterplan aims to inspire visitation, engagement and appreciation of the site, placing the worldclass heritage, and Boort firmly on the map. Aspect Studios, one of Australia’s leading landscape architects, are developing the Masterplan, including consideration of boardwalks to support engagement with this important site. Members of the public are invited to attend a 60 minute online session Thursday 3 March 1–2pm to view the developed concept design. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Lee’s daily journey maintains contact

LEE Gooch was the No 1 passenger on Inglewood’s community bus for 10 years as she travelled to Bendigo daily for supported employment and activities. Mother Jenny said Lee had become more confident with people over that decade until the service ended. “It was sad for it to finish ... a casualty of COVID,” said Jenny. “In the end, Lee was the only passenger so we knew something might eventually happen.” Jenny said travel had always

been a challenge and with the demise of the community bus, Lee was travelling to Bendigo by taxi. “I just couldn’t drive 200km a day,” Jenny said. “Lee likes a routine. It took a bit for her to get used to being in a taxi instead of the bus. “The bus was a constant in Lee’s day.” Lee, 35, has supported employment two days a week in Strathdale and attends other activities programs during the week.

Since attending Kalliana School in Bendigo until she was 18, Lee has accessed week-day services in Bendigo. Inglewood Neighbourhood Community Hub last week announced the closure of the bus service after recording a $13,000 loss. The hub said the service’s demise had been partly put down to COVID ending programs that passengers had previously attended and an unsuccessful attempt to register as an NDIS provider.

Putting more stock on shed shelves

THE Loddon’s innovative local produce selling website is looking to add more stock its its online shopping shelves. Loddon Shed, an initiative launched in the early months of the COVID pandemic to support local businesses, wants to expand its product offering. A tourism project of Loddon Shire, the shed showcases the best of Loddon food producers, growers and microbusinesses. The shire said last Friday: “Farm gate, handcrafted, pure and organic – Loddon Valley is rich with unique and gourmet products, creative crafts and eco-friendly microbusinesses. “The lands of Loddon allow for true sustainable living. A Mediterranean climate,

rich soils open plains and ancient granite outcrops, wetlands and forests teeming with life all attract innovative and eco conscious creators, farmers and artisans to produce unique products in the region.” The Loddon Shed wants to expand its product offering, particularly the hamper range. New themes in the pipeline are the‘new baby’ hamper, the ‘thinking of you’ hamper. The Loddon Shed currently had products from 20 local businesses ranging from wineries to tomato, olive, chilli and saffron growers and artisan crafts. Since its launch, the Loddon Shed had attracted customers from across the region and around Australia.

Doors are re-opening at town cafe OWNERS of a Boort cafe resumed trading this week. Godfrey and Bear closed its doors in October with owners Lindee Frost and Dee Slatter saying they would not risk fines for not being “police” in enforcing the vaccination mandate”. “We hope that one day we will be open again where we can unconditionally serve and employ all people regardless of their personal health choices.” Dee said in October “We’re not anti-vaccination but we are

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against this mandate, it’s ruining businesses, it’s ruining communities.” Lindee said this week a change in COVID restrictions had assisted in the decision to re-open. “We’re still not going to ask for people’s vaccination status,” she said. The cafe is only providing take-away. Meanwhile, plastic has been removed from windows of a new cafe in Inglewood. Cafe 3517 in the historic Deeble building is expected to start trading within the next week.

Jenny and Lee Gooch. LH PHOTO

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Mayor dips into pool lifeguard training LODDON Mayor Dan Straub has started training to become a lifeguard as local swimming pool hours continue to be affected by a shortage of qualified guards. Cr Straub told Tuesday’s shire council meeting he had completed first aid train-

ing as part of the course. He wants to assist in having the community pools open. Meanwhile, 25-patron caps have been announced by Loddon pool managers Belgravia Leisure for Inglewood this weekend.

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Post services unchanged MAIL will continue to be delivered to post office boxes and street addresses in Inglewood. Local postmaster Trevor Ralph, who has been trying to sell his business for more than three years, said there was no change to local deliveries. The Grant Street post office building and business are still on the market and Australia Post has also called for expressions of interest for future postal services in the town. Expressions of interest closed last month. An Australia Post spokesman said last week: “I am informed the licensee is staying on for the time being. So there are no immediate plans for any change to the arrangements in Inglewood.”

Dan Straub Kevin Archbolt, Trevor McDonald, Terry Wood, local identity “Chook” and Matt Down meet in the men’s shed. LH PHOTO

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Men back in their shed

THE re-opening of Pyramid Hill Men’s Shed after more than four years of inactivity was a positive step for men’s health and identity, Loddon Mayor Dan Straub said at the weekend. Cr Straub was with members of the revived organisation when they met for the first time after deciding to reform last December. “It’s been a long time coming,” Cr Straub said. “This is great for the community and the members are a very inclusive bunch of people.” President Trevor McDonald said that within weeks of bringing local men together to discuss reviving the organisation, there were 20 members. “The shed is a move in the interests of mental health and wellbeing. In a small community like Pyramid Hill, it’s needed,” he

said. “And with the influx of new residents, the shed will provide a place where they can meet other people.” One of those new residents is Matt Down who moved from Swan Hill 18 months ago. “I’ve always been involved in community and the men’s shed is a great way to join in,” said Matt who is now vice-president of the men’s shed committee. Trevor said the committee had quickly developed a working relationship with Loddon Shire to again use the Kelly Street building. He said one of the first projects would probably be repainting the RSL hall for the local historical society. And Trevor said members were on the look out for other projects in the community. Members on Sunday met over pizzas at the Victoria Hotel to prepare plans for the year.

Kevin Archbolt

Matt Down

RESTORATION works at Korong Vale Mechanics’ Institute Hall are expected to start late next month. Loddon Shire Council has awarded the contract to Ballaratbased firm 4Front Construction. The historic hall was built in 1905. Meanwhile, council has closed tenders for the Pyramid Hill Community Centre project. A $2.475 million State Government grant will be used to build an allied health wing, senior citizens room, renovate the existing hall and kitchen and new toilets. The tender is expected to be awarded shortly.

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Good practice triumphs in tough season

CFA volunteers tackle the stubble fire at Boort last week. LH PHOTO

Stubble fire risks remain high LODDON farmers have been urged to take care using machinery in paddocks after a stubble fire last week. The warning came from Boort Fire Brigade captain Kelvin Mayberry after CFA units from Boort and Yando battled the 15-hectare fire. Mr Mayberry said it was believed the fire started from a

machinery spark and CFA volunteers took about an hour to control the fire. Barraport brigade was also called but the crew was not needed. He said the district was still dry and farmers should take all precautions when working paddocks. Mr Mayberry said fire restrictions remained in force across

the Loddon. “Everyone still needs to take care,” Mr Mayberry said. CFA brigades were called to a haystack fire in Whites Pit Road, Calivil, on Sunday afternoon. CFA issued alerts on Sunday and Monday with smoke still rising from the haystack. Crews continued to monitor the fire to prevent it spreading.

SHEEP MARKET JUST slight changes to supply with 12,400 lambs and 3700 sheep at Bendigo on Monday. Heavier weighted lambs again dominated with supplies of well-finished trade types in the minority. The market was cheaper, dragged down by a lack of demand. Two processing companies were absent and most other buyers operated at lower than usual capacity amid reports they had good supplies of stock around them. Lambs were $10 to $25/head cheaper in a fluctuating sale. Sheep were $15 to $30/head cheaper than a week ago with light mutton hit the hardest. One stand-out pen of extra heavy export lambs weighing over 38kg cwt topped the sale at $285/head. All other big export lambs selling in a range of $230 to $260/head at an estimated 700c to 740c/kg cwt. There was some dull spots in the auction for heavy lambs around 27-28kg cwt as they fell between export and domestic demand. The 26-30kg cwt crossbred lambs sold from $195 to $232 at an average 770c/kg cwt; the heavy trades 24-26kg from $193 to $213 at 775c/kg. There was limited sales of neat domestic lambs in short skins, 21-24kg which made $180 to $200 at an estimated 800c/ kg cwt. Plainer domestic and light lambs mostly $135 to $165/head for those with good frame size. Smallest lambs to the paddock $70 to $130/head. Demand for mutton was soft with only a few buyers active. Heavy sheep $150 to $190/head and medium trade sheep $130 to $165/head. Light and plain conditioned sheep were noticeably cheaper than recent levels at $68 to $120/head. There was a wide price spread of 440c to 550c/kg across the majority of sheep sold. CROSSBRED LAMBS RE & SL Pedersen Kamarooka (65) $285, A & K Ogden

Wanalta (96) $262, G & M Treweek Waakool (20) $260, Ian Angove Echuca (12) $255, JF & MA Fritsch Donald (114) $255, R & D Last Fiery Flat (41) $255, BB Sheilds Cosgrove (52) $245, AB & KB Broom Neereman (105) $239, G Allen Wycheproof (68) $237, Burnewang Nth Past Rochester (174) $236, A & C Dalrymple Narrewillock (69) $234, C Graham Family Arnold (71) $234, P & M McRae St Arnaud (40) $226, GK & TA Turnbull Bridgewater (107) $225, G,G & P Bartlett Charlton (61) $225, GR Dobson Echuca 31 $221, Ian MacDonald Wycheproof (52) $219, AK Collins P/L Bridgewater (43) $219, J & B Ketterer Sebastian (61) $218, RAMJ P/L Knowsley (35) $213, Sandy Ridge Farming P/L Kerang (26) $212, D & S Cole P/L Gower East (93) $205, Andshara Family Trust , Wychitella (78) $203.

EXPORT of Loddon hay has increased with greater access to freight containers and ships in recent months, Hay Australia’s Victorian operations manager Geoff Walker said the Bridgewater had been able to access sufficient quality produce across all grades despite late year’s heavy rains. “The season has turned out not too bad,” he said. “There’s been a lot of shuffling due to COVID knock-ons.” Mr Walker said the Bridgewater facility had 55,000 tonnes “plus carry over from the year before”. “We were probably about 20,000 tonnes short of previous seasons but we were able to cover that,” he said. “Farmers did a very good job to get in what they did in what turned out to be a very difficult season with rain. “But good practices is what got them through.” Mr Walker said demand for

Australian hay was strong, partly pushed by drought conditions along the US west coast and in Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Access to the Chinese market remained a challenge. Hay Australia had a five-year licence from 2016 and was working with JC Tanloden that has facilities at Raywood and Epsom and operating in the market under a licence granted in 2018. However, Mr Walker said the greatest challenge for Hay Australia remained staff. “We are trying to employ eight full-time staff at the moment,” he said. Rural and regional unemployment in Victoria is 3.6 per cent on latest statistics and the Australian figure is 4.8 per cent. Hay Australia’s Bridgewater facility accesses supplies from farmers across the major production regions of northern Victoria to dairy and beef farmers and equine businesses throughout the world with quality fodder.

For Sale by Expression of Interest “Southerton Cottage” 221 Silo-Woolshed Road, Boort. 10 acres approx. 4.00ha – 4 Titles

MERINO WETHERS WAT Solutions Baringhup (34) $170, J & G Ross Mia Mia (44) $170.

CROSSBRED Rinaldi Farms Woomboota (60) $175, E & C Beattie Trentham $170, MJ Hammond Murchison (57) $170, P Hercott Pyramid Hill (38) $166, D & M Curnow Lannecoorie (40) $164, Dakota Past P/L Macorna (37) $155.

MERINO EWES Philora Kamarooka (20) $171, D & M Curnow Laanecoorie (30) $170, D & S Twigg Pyramid Hill (39) $160, R & E Tonkin Wedderburn (68) $145.

Bendigo Associated Agents and Bendigo Livestock Exchange yesterday said that after positive feedback, they had agreed to extend the current 8.30am sale start time through to the end of the Daylight savings. This will be conducted as a trial with feedback welcomed. Lamb and sheep sales will continue on the current timetable of a start at 8.30am Monday, with the sale returning to the 9.30am start from Monday April 4.

GRAIN BOORT Grain Co-op prices as at Tuesday. WHEAT - H1 $371 FIS. H2 $358 FIS. APW $340 FIS. ASW $292.75 FIS. GP1 $285 FIS. ARLEY - PL1 $300 FIS. BAR1 $275 FIS. PULSES - Non-GM canola $809.50FIS +/AOF. Faba1 $428 FIS. Faba2 $408 FIS

Immaculate three-bedroom Californian Bungalow style cottage in good condition throughout complemented by its original charm and character fitting of a residence of this era. Situated in established surroundings with an abundance of trees overlooking Lake Boort. This property offers peace and tranquillity while only a 5 minutes’ drive from Boort. “Southerton Cottage” is truly a unique parcel of Real Estate and must be inspected to appreciate the quality of life this property offers. Property includes: Expression of interest close with the selling agents on Monday 7th March at 5.00pm. 1% of • Attractive entrance, Quality extensive • Open Living area (With a lovely elevated Kitchen enhanced by a walk-in pantry. view) serviced by split system, wood heater and polished floors. • Very appealing tiled bathroom, Good • Evaporative cooling ducted to every room. • Attractive carpeted lounge with open fire.

size laundry serviced by second toilet and bathroom.

• Separate dining room with open ﬁre that could be used as 3rd Bedroom.

• Lock up 6 bay machinery shed with power and Spacious Carport

• The remaining 2 Bedrooms with Built in Robes while the main boasts French doors, ceiling fan and split system.

• Ample Fruit trees.

• Home on rain water plus garden supplied by one megalitre of high security water.

Open Inspection: Saturday 12th Feb 11.00am-1.00pm, Friday 25th Feb 2.00pm-3.00pm, Sunday 27th Feb 10.00am-12.00pm.

Private inspections by appointment. expressions of interest to accompany documentation. Highest oﬀer may not necessarily be accepted.

Graeme Hayes - Principal, Licensed Real Estate Agent VIC 065250 & NSW 330444 69 Wellington Street, Kerang Vic 3579 Ofﬁce: 03 5450 3792 Mob: 0411 338 649 graeme@ghrealestate.com.au www.ghrealestate.com.au

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FEATURES OPINION | QUIZ

Return of Hanrahan By Cr GAVAN HOLT

1. George Milton and Lennie Small are the main characters in which book by John Steinbeck? 2. Who played The Doctor in the 1996 Doctor Who movie? 3. With which sport do we associate Peter Brock? 4. What is the westernmost point of mainland Australia? 5. The Bermuda Triangle is situated in which ocean? 6. Ra was the Egyptian God of what? 7. Jimmy Barnes was born in which city in the UK? 8. In the word ‘homosapiens’ what does ‘sapiens’ mean? 9. What is molasses? 10. In which year did ABBA win Eurovision? 11. Which organ in the human body produces and releases bile? 12. Which style of architecture are most of the English cathedrals built in? 13. How many strings are there on a normal guitar? 14. What is the largest mammal in Australia? 15. Name the eight playable tokens in the original version of Monopoly. 16. What was the name of the ventriloquist dummy in the Goosebumps books? 17. From which flower does saffron come? 18. What is the deadliest snake in the world? 19. In which state is Australia’s largest cattle station? 20. Which Australian town holds a famous country music festival? ANSWERS

IF YOU are raised on a farm in Australia some degree of innate pessimism is understandable. The experience of the recurrent cycle of droughts, floods and bushfires was captured by Father Patrick Hartigan, penname John O’Brien, in his poem ‘Said Hanrahan’ published in 1921. The adage from the poem “We’ll all be rooned’ said Hanrahan” has entered the Australian English lexicon. The droughts go on with dire consequences, eventually it rains, often excessively, the creeks run bankers and the land is aflood. The grass grows high and the bush thickens, which the summer sun dries and the fires commence. The cycle repeats. Australian farmers are currently experiencing a boom in the weather cycle of highs and lows, thanks to La Nina, accompanied by record prices. Worldwide food production is greater than it has ever been. Be that as it may, it seems that pessimism has inflicted all of humanity. Doom and gloom is what gives the virtue signalers their sense of purpose as they set about saving the world. They, our governments and many in the media seem intent upon frightening the tripe out of everyone. A recent worldwide study of young people found that many suffer from “ecoanxiety”. A majority say that they are scared and sad. As a child I was never concerned with Hanrahan’s gloom, that was Dad and Pop’s problem. My first consciousness of potential disaster came with the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. It was probably the closest the world came to full scale nuclear war during the Cold War. Potentially the end was nigh. It didn’t happen. The Soviets removed their missiles from Cuba, the Americans agreed to remove theirs from the Soviet Union’s neighbor Turkey, a hotline was established between Moscow and

PERSPECTIVE

Washington and sanity prevailed Then in the impressionable university days in 1968, along came Paul Ehrlich’s book The Population Bomb, which outlined how the world was in a catastrophic situation. The book stated, “The battle to feed all humanity is over. In the 1970s hundreds of millions of people will starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked upon now. At this late date, nothing can prevent a substantial increase in the world’s death rate”. The book was acclaimed worldwide. Its predictions didn’t happen. In a recent article Lionel Shriver reminded us that in 1975, respected magazine Newsweek, owned by the Washington Post, ran a cover story ‘The Cooling World’. It explained that evidence of an upcoming ice age was accumulating so massively that meteorologists were hard pressed to keep up with it. It didn’t happen. And on it went. There would be world wars over oil and water. People in our cities would choke to death from air pollution. These things haven’t happened. And now we have the triple wammy of gloom. COVID-19 which has half the population hiding under doonas with the curtains drawn, the changing geo-political situation in eastern Asia and the one that the doomsdayers say is really going to bring us down, climate change. This is the apocalypse propounded by their ABC, Greta, Prince Charles et al. But climate doom and gloom has been going on for years. Climate rationalist Bjorn Lomborg recently outlined 50 years of alarmism. “At the first UN environment summit in Stockholm in 1972 we were warned that we had just 10 years to avoid catastrophe. In 1982 the UN was predicting planetary “devastation as complete, as irreversible as any nuclear holocaust” by the year 2000. In 1989, the head of the UN’s Environment Program gave us just three

years to “win or lose the climate struggle”. Fifty years of climate alarmism haven’t brought us anywhere near solving climate change”. From the first climate talkfest in Stockholm global carbon dioxide emissions have continually grown.The International Energy Agency predicts that demand for thermal coal will be a world record in 2022. If the climate change modelling is correct, our response to it is not working. The world is currently trending warmer, but the wrong response has taken hold. The alarmist’s position seems to have taken a grip on the world, certainly amongst the elites, but the majority is not always right. In 1633 Galileo was jailed for life as a heretic for agreeing with his polymath predecessor Copernicus that the Universe was heliocentric. We need a calm, rational approach. We need research and development spending to make green energy cheaper than fossil fuels. Until that happens, in China and India, where the real problems lie, they are going to continue their insatiable appetite for coal for energy production. We could completely remove our use of fossil fuel in Australia and the effect on climate change would be infinitesimal. Annual growth worldwide of carbon dioxide emissions is greater than Australia’s total annual emissions. At Loddon Shire, a number of actions have been taken to help mitigate global warming, but in the light of a world-wide problem that can only be solved with a worldwide solution, they are almost futile. If Hanrahan were to return today he would be astonished at how gloom and doom has expanded from his “droughts and flooding rains”.

Inglewood and Wedderburn where local residents often recount contemporary instances of vehicles and trucks travelling above the 50kmh speed limit. Issues in Inglewood and Wedderburn are compounded by sweeping bends entering those towns. Residents have often told the Loddon Herald that it can be commonplace for trucks to sweep around those bends with hardly a fluctuation (reduction) in speed and continue apace up the main streets.

That the Inglewood community is looking at a solution to a vision-limited dogleg street crossing is to be applauded. We hope that RRV and the State Government will join the conversation to implement appropriate road safety measures in these local towns where the highway runs through the retail precinct. Road safety is paramount at all times and consideration of better managing main street speed can only help the amenities of towns and flow of heavy vehicles.

* Gavan Holt is the Wedderburn Ward councillor for Loddon Shire

EDITORIAL OUR report last week that Inglewood’s streetscape plan was being reviewed by the local community raised an “elephant in the room” issue for Regional Roads Victoria that stretches the southern end of the Loddon Shire - the Calder Highway. The major arterial road connecting capital city Melbourne - freight depots and despatch facilities, potential tourists among it - with the northern regional capital of Mildura. The Calder passes through Bridgewater,

1.Of Mice and Men 2.Paul McGann 3.Car racing 4.Steep Point 5.North Atlantic Ocean 6.The sun 7.Glasgow 8.Intelligent or wise 9.Syrup drained from raw sugar 10.1974 11.Liver 12.Gothic 13.Six 14.Red kangaroo 15.Battleship, boot, cat, race car, Scottie dog, thimble, top hat, and wheelbarrow 16.Slappy 17.Crocus 18.Saw-scaled viper 19.South Australia (Anna Creek) 20.Tamworth

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FEATURES

Donald McGauchie has been lauded for helping revolutionise an industry and putting growers back at its forefront in times of ...

Changing grains

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Prairie West’s Donald McGauchie at the board table and (below) at the family property with grandsons Luca and Van a sheep and cropping enterprise, with his wife Elizabeth, alongside his brother Ross and wife Robyn. While a love of the land runs deep in his veins, his career expands well beyond the farm gates. He served as president of the National Farmers’ Federation from 1994 to 1998 and held executive roles with Woolstock Australia Ltd, Telstra, the Victorian Rural Finance Corporation and a string of board seats including with the Reserve Bank, the Ridley Corporation, National Foods, James Hardie Industries NV and Nufarm Limited. Donald is currently chairman of the Australian Agricultural Company Ltd, chairman of the Australian Wool Testing Authority, a non-executive director of Special Olympics Australia and special skills external director at Nuffield Australia. Mr McGauchie said despite wearing many different hats, agriculture remained central to the soul. “My family has farmed in northern Victoria since the 1850s, so agriculture has always been a very big part of my life, particularly the wool and grains industries,” he said. “I spent several years on the farm before getting involved in agricultural politics, via the Victorian Farmers’ Federation, Grains Council of Australia and then the NFF where we achieved the liberalisation of the agriculture trading system and reduced the cost of exports.” In 2004, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition

of his services to the Australian grain and wool industries and for economic reform of Australian agricultural commodity handling and marketing. The award largely recognised his role in the de-regulation, privatisation and amalgamation of three state-owned enterprises, VicGrain, the NSW Grains Board and GrainCo in Queensland, which became GrainCorp. GrainCorp CEO and managing director

Robert Spurway last week said Donald would be long remembered at GrainCorp. “Donald has had an extraordinary influence on agriculture in Australia and he’s inspired many to follow in his footsteps,” Mr Spurway said. “On behalf of the people at GrainCorp, many of whom know Mr McGauchie personally, I thank him for his service to the company and wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” Mr Spurway said.

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DONALD McGauchie has seen and been part of change in Australian agriculture for the best part of 30 years. The farmer leader from Prairie West first shot to national prominence in agripolitics in the early 1990s and within a decade was on the board of GrainCorp. Last week, Donald retired at the company’s annual general meeting after serving on the board for a total of 15 years in two stints since 2000. The first time he served on the board was when the Victorian Elevators Board was acquired by VicGrain, which he says marked momentous change for the industry and, ultimately, GrainCorp. “I have to say that’s my favourite memory of my time at GrainCorp – when the Victorian Government handed down its decision to sell the business to us. “That was quite an achievement, delivered under huge pressure and competition, but we remained determined to put the Grain Elevators Boards in the hands of growers. “The long-lasting legacy of that event is something I hold very close to my heart, so I was delighted to come back for a new era,” he reflected with the company last week. In his directorship at GrainCorp, Mr McGauchie said he had enjoyed watching the company’s evolution. “GrainCorp is competing in the marketplace in a way that it has never had to before and that evolution, in my opinion, has produced a really fine company,” he said. “The culture of the company remains strong and has embraced the changes they needed to grow. “Looking ahead, we need to invest in the network as we’ve done in recent years to improve our performance and we need to support growers in managing all the issues climate change is throwing at us. “That’s how the company will stay one step ahead.” Donald maintains high hopes for the future of the country’s agricultural industry in large part to the resilience of Australian farmers. “One of the great strengths of Australian agriculture is that our farmers are incredibly resilient; they deal with issues that many farmers around the world do not, like the variability of markets and severe droughts,” he said. “We’ve also produced a new generation of competent younger people who will take the industry forward. The farming community today are younger, better connected and more worldly than ever before. “GrainCorp’s sponsorship of a Nuffield scholar in the grains industry is a fantastic example of how the company can invest in those younger people and create a new legacy for the industry.” Serving on the board between 2000 and 2003 and again since 2009, Donald’s extensive experience as a farmer and on public company boards has been credited with helping steer the agribusiness through major industry changes and challenging climates for over 15 years. He participates in the management of the family property, Terrick West Estate,

One of the great strengths of Australian agriculture is that our farmers are incredibly resilient

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EMPLOYMENT

MOTORCYCLE ONLY SWAP MEET 27th MARCH 2022

DURHAM OX CEMETERY TRUST The Durham Ox Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment.

Any unsuitable items left behind after collections are to be removed from the nature strip immediately. See: https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/ For-residents/Your-home/Garbage-and -recycling/Hard-waste-collection

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteriesand-crematoria/class-b-cemetery-trustappointments

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2022

Westvic Staffing Solutions in partnership with Boort District Health are looking for an enthusiastic, well presented and motivated individual to join their Reception and Administration team for a full-time role – completing a certificate III in Business. Being a Business Trainee, you will undertake duties that contribute to the smooth operation of the reception & administration activities within the organisation. Key responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to:  Providing a high standard of service to patients and their families, clients, contractors, and visitors to the Health Service  Reception duties via phone, email and or in person  Application of practice management software to schedule appointments, attention to detail for delegated tasks and record communication  Maintain smooth and effective operations by following policies and procedures  Supporting the administration team as delegated

You are invited to a�end our special service on Friday 4th March at 10 am

BDH is an equal opportunity employer.

Wedderburn Uni�ng Church High Street

Download copy of Position Description westvic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Business-AdminPosition-Description-Boort-District-Health.pdf

Enquires: Wendy Ward 0427 943 028

CLEARING SALE KORONG VALE

Durham Ox Cemetery Trust contact details: 5455 1246

A thankyou to the sponsors and community members for all their help and support over the years

$5.00 DONATION ENTRY

Full-time

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries should be directed to Phillip Crone at pcrone@westvic.org.au or 0429 819 623. Applications close Monday February 28, 2022.

CLEARING SALE

To register your interest please contact the Durham Ox Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement:

Engine Park, cnr Racecourse Rd and Calder Highway, Wedderburn

Food Available on Site O/Night Camping on Site $5.00 Stall site fee $10.00

Please note that general waste, perishables, tyres, oils, batteries, paints and chemicals, car parts and mattresses will not be picked up.

Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

From 10am Sunday 6th March

Loddon Shire Council will be conducting its annual kerbside hard waste collection of metals, e-waste, furniture and white goods during March 2022 to coincide with Clean Up Australia Day on the first Sunday in March.

Items are to be sorted into piles, i.e. metal items, furniture, recyclable items, e-waste and white goods. Total volume is not to exceed 1m3 in size. Excessive or unsorted piles will not be collected.

Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members.

OPEN DAY

LLANELLY PUBLIC HALL RESERVE [insert times]

Residents within the township boundaries of Boort, Pyramid Hill, Mitiamo, Dingee, Serpentine, Borung, Wychitella, Korong Vale, Wedderburn, Inglewood, Bridgewater, Newbridge, Tarnagulla, Laanecoorie and Eddington may place items up to a total of one cubic metre out on the nature strip on Sunday 6 March 2022 (not before or after) and Council staff will collect these items commencing Monday 7 March 2022.

Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history.

Positions Vacant nt Quality and Risk Manager er

Friday 4th March 2022 @ 10:00am Sharp

An exciting opportunity for someone to be the Quality and Risk Manager has become available to commence in March 2022.

Social distancing and COVID 19 protocols apply

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the organisation’s senior leaders, managers and staff to promote a culture that facilitates the delivery of high-quality healthcare, for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Vintage Vehicles, Machinery & Collectables A/c Curnick Family

Vintage vehicles / Machinery 1928 Buick Tourer Sedan, 1950 Vanguard STD Ute (4cyl), Austin truck with grain bin, Austin truck with 4m tray, McCormick Deering tractor (complete), 1971 Vanguard sedan, 2x 1970’s Ford Ute, 1978 Ford F100 (8cyl) Dual fuel with ﬁberglass canapy, 1971 Inter C1600 tipper truck (no reg), Sunshine header. F20911

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse and intersex people.

Hard Waste Collection 2022

Business Traineeship

Tools & Collectables Fuel Bowser, Manual (complete) with glass bowl, Furphy tank on iron trailer with iron wheels, Anvil, Timber wool press, Mach Lodge minor wool press with B & S engine, Grinder stone frame, Horwood Bagshaw hammer mill, Bellows, Coal box, Wall drill unit, Old vice, Old ice chest, Meat safe, 3 ft Castrol oil sign, BP oil rack, Oil tins, Fire fighting back packs, Rabbit traps, Bag filler, Assorted hand pieces, Horse hoof cutter, Assorted old tins, Old washing machine, Australiana tins, Old windows, Singer sewing machine, Welding unit, Electric saw, Butter Churn, Gas Bbq with tripod stand, Whipper Snipper, Lawn mowers, Assortment of tools & fittings with tripod stand, Miscellaneous fishing gear, Old horse gear, Miscellaneous old tools. Vehicles & Equipment Ford Falcon sedan (running), Magna Sedan, Honda ST90, Inter 24 run combine with SS8, McCormick combine with 20 run, Inter finger mower, New Holland finger mower, Inter 24 Disc harrow, Napier 13 Tyne Scarifier, Ryans 21ft Scarifier, 5 Tyne Mulboard plough, 13 Disc plough, 3m combine, Scarifier, Slasher, 2 drum hay cutter, Ripper, 2x Hay Bale elevator, McCormick 6ft hay binder, 2x bag lifter, Buttworth 1½ yard bucket scoop with rubber tires, 2 wheel grader blade, Iron roller, Old hay cutter, Lincoln tractor, Pack Mobile welder, BKND Wisconsin engine, Ajax wool press, Cooper 8hp old plant engine, PTO cement mixer, Feed bin on wheels, Light buggy, GIG Golf buggy, Old cart, Chaff cutter, Grain box, Stock feed trays, Single axle trailer with canvas and steel frame, 44 Gal feeder, Scoop, MobileCo Swing saw. Sundries Diesel tank on stand, Steering fiber glass tanks, 12 ft stock crate, Old steel machinery seats, 2x Cast iron gates, Assorted steel posts, Assorted wire, 3x 1000L tanks, Steel Tilt tray, Iron railway sleepers, Assorted motor parts, Assorted rims & tyres, Camping gear, Various household items including furniture, Assorted steel, Poly pipe, Host of Sundries

TERMS: Cash or Personal Cheque, EFTPOS available, Number System Operating, ID Required, No Buyers Premium. Photos www.fpnevins.com.au DIRECTIONS: From Calder Highway, take Boort–Kurting Road into Fiery Flat Road, round left sweeping bend, 1st house on the left hand side.

For more information, please refer to our website:

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Positions Vacant nt Policy and Programs Officer er An exciting opportunity for someone to be the Policy and Programs Officer has become available for an immediate start. Reporting to the Quality and Risk Manager, this position will be responsible for ensuring the organisation-wide policy management system is in place for the development, implementation and regular review of policies, procedures and/or protocols. This position is ideal for someone looking for flexible work days such as school hours or shortened day as well as the possibility of remote working for a minimum of 32hours per fortnight.

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WAITING TO PLAY: Saturday’s Fentons Creek-Loddon Eagles tennis match at Inglewood certainly brought a crowd, with The Creek being cheered on by enough children to field another team. Creek players see a strong team taking the courts in another decade. Until then, youngsters are content enjoying time on the playground.

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Ansett snags house honours

IN THE RIBBONS: Lilly French and Asha-Rose Sullivan

WEDDBURN swimming pool came alive to the sounds of splashing water and the cheers of the Wedderburn College sport houses Jacka and Ansett on Friday. All day was a battle for victory with intense laps that saw the house colours of yellow and blue traversing the length of the swimming pool at speed. While the senior students battled it out among themselves for the victory, there was also a touch of friendly rivalry with the senior students of both houses supporting the younger students

By JAKE MURPHY in their races regardless of house orientation. The middle of the day brought on the enticing smell of the barbecue and in true Aussie fashion the day halted for half an hour to enjoy a sausage sizzle by the water. However, once the feasting was finished, it was straight back in the water to fight it out in the last stretch of relays. The day was broken up by the chance to secure more points for students’ team with a good old-

fashioned dance off, the sound of the Macarena and the Nutbush got everybody up and dancing. Both Jacka and Ansett houses were able to lock down an extra couple of points. But, at the end of the day the winners snuck in by literally the eye of a needle, with Ansett coming in as the victors by 0.04 of a point. A triumph seldom accepted by Jacka and was greeted with more rousing cheers from students and teachers sporting the Ansett colours, clutching the winning shield.

VICTORIAN pacer Better Eclipse with Greg Sugars in the sulky and trained by his wife Jess Tubbs won Saturday night’s $250,000 Chariots of Fire at Menangle in a mile rate of 1.47.6 Another Victorian, Bondi Lockdown trained and driven by Aaron Dunn from Horsham finished second. Better Eclipse earnt himself a start in the Miracle Mile on March 5 and Bondi Lockdown is expected to earn an invitational spot as well. The spotlight is again on Menangle this Saturday night with the running of the $200,000 Ladyship Mile and the $100,000 Schweeppes Spring and the Allied Express Sprint, whereby the winners and second placegetters receive an automatic start in the $1 million Miracle Mile on March 5. The Newcastle Mile was taken out by Victorian pacer Mach Dan, trained by Emma Stewart which gave him a guaranteed start in the Miracle Mile. In Victoria, the Terang Pacers Cup was won by Like A Wildfire, trained also by Emma Stewart and driven by Leigh Sutton, whilst the Terang Trotters Cup was won by Cuchulainn trained and driven by Chris Svanosio . This week’s major Victorian meeting is at Melton on Saturday night for an all trotting race night. Feature events include the finals of the Breed for Speed Series and the $100,000 Australasian Trotters Grand Prix where champion trotter Majestuoso is competing for a $50,000 bonus after winning the Great Southern Star Trot and the Knight Pistol Cup.

IN BRIEF Roberts in form VICTORIA Hotel Pyramid Hill darts competition on Monday night was contested by Cathy Brodie, Bernie Smith, Hafyq Nasharuddin, Leigh Manton, Janine Worth, Rob Peter, Tammy Peter, Charmain Worth, Jesse Jones, Genevieve Trice, Trevor Walters, Steve Roberts and Annie Gibson. Eliminated to final round of four were Janine Worth, Trevor Walters, Bernie Smith and Steve Roberts which Steve Roberts won.

Practice dates INGLEWOOD footballers have two practice games locked in. Golden Rivers side Nullawil will venture to Inglewood on March 5 while Maryborough Castlemaine league club Dunolly will play there on March 19. Meanwhile, the netball club has announced Emily Leach will coach the minis this season.

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Woodies bound back with eight-shot win INGLEWOOD’S Division 1 weekend pennant team finally got their act together and put in a good fighting performance against Bendigo to win by eight shots. It was a vital game for both clubs and Inglewood can now look forward to the last three games with confidence. Winner of the “The Fat Butcher/Empire State Hotel” best performed rink award were Lindsay Kelly, Craig Kelly, Trevor Schill and Stephen McLean. A strong comeback after the “Kit-Kat Affair” from last week. Well done to Trevor Schill who fought on gamely while not feeling well and contributing greatly to a team effort. The final scores were Inglewood 78 shots (16 points) to Bendigo 70 shots (two points). In Division 5, Dingee has continued its strong run ahead of the finals by accounting for the fancied Campbells Creek, Dingee had one of its bigger wins for the season, finishing 12 shots up. And Calivil, only a month ago

staring relegation in the face, has strUng together impressive wins. On Saturday the Calivil rinks literally smashed Castlemaine and are an outside chance making the finals. Losses to Calivil and Dingee in recent weeks has seen Campbells Creek drop out of the four and expected to be hard-pressed to be part of the action in a few weeks. Inglewood’s Division 5 team went to Marong and unfortunately couldn’t come home with a win. Well done to Denis Wilson, Adam Ellerton and the Ladies who came in to help this team out with some players missing. Two games to go for this team and keep your chins up. The final score being Inglewood 60 shots (two points) to Marong 83 shots (16 points). The “Cafe 3517” prize for the best performed rink goes to the rink of David Whitehead, Helen Leech, Chris McEwan and Greg Sommers. In mid-week pennant last

week, Inglewood’s Division 1 team travelled to Castlemaine and got smashed on the synthetic green down there. The final score being Inglewood 48 shots (two points) to Castlemaine 66 shots (14 points). The previous week’s debutante skipper, Helen Leach, did it again with a convincing sevenshot win and her rink Geoff Wilson, Shirley Sloan and David Vanston was best performed rink and winners of the “Cousins Jack’s Bakehouse/Jacqui Mclean award. Division 5 had another runaway win after a bit of a shaky start by one rink that had to come from behind. The final score being Inglewood 42 shots (14 points) to Bendigo East 26 shots (0 points). z In North Central Division 2 preliminary final, Korong Vale on Saturday was unable to make it through to the grand final. The Vale dropped only the final home and away game of the season before going down in the semi-final and lost the preliminary final to Wycheproof.

The St Arnaud Country trio after winning at Boort.

Triples event was popular BOORT Bowls Club held its annual Classic 2 Triples event last week. Players came from Echuca, Wedderburn, Stanhope, Wycheproof, Donald Golf, Golden Square, Korong Vale, Cohuna Golf, Rich River, St. Arnaud Country Club, Kerang, Kangaroo Flat and, Lockington to compete with Boort players for honours. Winners were the St Arnaud Country Club combination of W. Rodger (s) K. Meade and L. Lynch,

finishing with 106 points. The Wedderburn team of I. Hall (s) R. Hall and B. Green was runnersup with 90 points while third place went to a team comprising Boort and Cohuna Golf players - S. Morris (s), L. Maxted and M. Carmody - with 87 points. Best winning margins for the day were - Game 1: P. Bibby. (Cohuna Golf). Game 2: J. Frost. (Golden Square), Game 3: W. Keenan. (Korong Vale). Game 4: K. DePiazza. (Boort).

Wedderburn’s runner-up combination.

Loddon pair claims region titles

Inglewood Division 1 bowler Bruce McClymont. LH PHOTO

LODDON club champions have taken out the North Central region bowling champion of champions titles. Wedderburn’s Laurie Witham won the men’s final against Wycheproof’s Aaron Mead. Witham had a convincing 14shot win to emerge the top club champion in the region. And Boort’s Thelma Moresi has brought the ladies’ honour back to Boort. Thelma defeated Wycheproof’s Elizabeth Taylor 25-18. In Bendigo region champions of champions, Inglewood’s Lindsay Kelly was eliminated 25-20 in the final on Sunday.

Laurie Witham

d K Pollock V Sproull F Grieves M Grieves 24-16. White Hills d N Thomas P Plant C Koch S Cail (s) 23-12. White Hills d D Demeo S Lawry O Demeo L Demeo (s) 21-16.

Roberts (s) lost to R Little S Steel A Caserta I Hall (s) 18-21. S Nelson R Ashley J Matthews J Murnane (s) d H Stepehenson F Lockhart L Standfield L Witham (s) 22-16.

Ladder: Strathfieldsaye 175, South Bendigo 151, Dingee 146, Bendigo VRI 105, White Hills 101, Calivil-Serpentine 69, Golden Square 63, Bridgewater 22.

Boort d St Arnaud 73-61. L Cameron P Baker J Maxted L Maxted (s) lost to St Arnaud 22-25. P Gould L Gordner G Gardner T Morfesi (s) drew St Arnaud 20-20. G Tweddle M Nelson T Noles K Depiazza (s) d St Arnaud 31-16.

REGION BOWLS RESULTS BENDIGO - Division 1: Inglewood d Bendigo 78-70. M Chamberlain B McClymont I Chamberlain R Day (s) d Bendigo 19-17. S McLean T Schikk C Kelly L Kelly (s) d Bendigo 20-15. D Garrett M Roberts D Jackson M McLean (s) d Bendigo 18-13. B Jackson J Nevins G Wilson G Jackson (s) lost to Bendigo 21-25. Division 3: Serpentine lost to Bendigo East 70-88. J Collinson R Hasty D Walker D Anset (s) d Bendigo East 20-18. S Rollinson F Maher S Rudkins B Gladman (s) lost to Bendigo East 16-23. W Gladman G Addlem B Long R Gladman (s) lost to Bendigo East 15-26. P Britton B Tuohey K Canfield A Bish (s) lost to Bendigo East 19-21. Division 5: Cailivil d Castlemaine 11447. K Richards R Lourie G Ray G Maxted (s) d Castlemaine 22-9. B Meighan R Boyd C Mitchell A Leech (s) d Castlemaine 48-8. I Mainsbridge H Miles N Dennis W Miles (s) d Castlemaine 26-14. A Dennis G Lourie J

Pickles L Gronow (s) d Castlemaine 18-16. Marong d Inglewood 83-60. Marong lost to G Sommers C McEwan H leech D Whitehead (s) 13-20. Marong d A Noonan T Birthisel A Ellerton D Wilson (s) 17-13. Marong d J Roberts P Kelly B Moffat A Harrison (s) 36-13. Marong d E Patterson K Stewart P Lyndon I Bradley (s) 18-14. Dingee d Campbells Creek 83-71. K Pollock J Hellsten M Grieves F Grieves (s) lost to Campbells Creek 19-21. G Clarke G Devanny Lyn Demeo Leo Demeo (s) d Campbells Creek 18-14. A Jay S Cail B West N Lister (s) d Campbells Creek 21-19. B Cail R Thompson B Lawry C Koch (s) 25-17. Ladder: Kangaroo Flat 161, Eagehawk 158, Dingee 110, Marong 110, Calivil 93, Campbells Creek 84, Castlemaine 82, Inglewood 66. Division 6: Harcourt d Bridgewater 8857. Harcourt d D Grant F Shea J Fagan R

Broadbent (s) 27-11. Harcourt lost to B Bajada I Clutton R Brown B Oughtred (s) 16-17. Harcourt d G Catto D Wilson B McNaught A Harrison (s) 27-13. Harcourt d P Gath V Wilson P Short N Saunders (s) 18-16. Midweek - Division 1: Inglewood d Eaglehawk R Day P Lyndon L Kelly P Schram (s) d Eaglehawk 20-13. M Chamberlain B McClymont I Chambrlain V Tierney (s) lost to Eaglehawk 19-26. D Garrett C McEwan G Wilson S Sloan (s) d Eaglehawk 23-16. Division 4: Bridgewater lost to Calivil-Serpentine 51-58. D Smith M Price B McNaught K McNaught (s) d J Wiltshire J Hercus S Hope D Walker (s) 22-17. P Short J Hosking P Wheelhouse R Shea (s) lost to K Richards M Boyd N Ralphs K Maher (s) 15-22. B Gath B Catto G Harrison M Wright (s) lost to H Gronow R Mainsbridge L Lister C Mitchell 14-19. White Hills d Dingee 67-44. White Hills

NORTH CENTRAL - Division 1 preliminary final: Donald Golf lost to Wycheproof 46-81. Division 2 preliminary final: Korong Vale lost to Wycheproof 56-72. J Earl K Griffiths W Keenan J Gibson (s) d Wycheproof 26-24.; L Barby Y Cashen D Gibson A Roberts (s) lost to Wycheproof 17-22. S Nelson R Ashley J Matthews J Murnane (s) lost to Wycheproof 13-26. Midweek - Korong Vale d Wedderburn 65-55. K Griffiths D Gibson J Gibson (s) d S Standfield N White B Passalick R Hall (s) 25-18. L Barby Y Cashen W Keenan A

Ladder: Korong Vale 112. Wycheproof 107, Boort 101, Donald Golf 98, Wedderburn 93, St Arnaud 90, Donald 87, Charlton 74, St Arnaud Country 54. NORTHERN - Midweek Division 1 semi-finals: Pyramid Hill d Cohuna Golf 65-54. G Moon M L’Hullier A Cantwell M Scott (s) d Cohuna Golf 27-15. W Boyd M Noelker F Schmidt R Opie (s) d Cohuna Golf 20-15. P Coates K Wood I Bartels J Leed (s) lost to Cohuna Golf 18-24.

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Major winners at country week LODDON Valley Tennis Association players have taken out major honours at the Country Week tournament in Swan Hill. Calivil North’s Michelle Balic joined with Bronwyn Osborne and Danielle Bowls and Ruby Rothman to form the Tandara team that won the A Grade women’s title against Traralgon. And Debra Bish (Huntly and ex-Calivil North) joined with Lynley Strachan, Nicole Vagg, Nicole Smyth and Kim Summerill in another Tandara team to win Special B2 final against Gippsland. The Special C1 Loddon Valley of Jeannie Wagner (Mincha West), Chelsea Emmerson (Yarrawalla), Chelsea Mann (Min-

LODDON VALLEY cha West), Emily Prout (Mincha West) and Emily Stewart (Mincha West) were runners-up in their final. Jan Clymo (Calivil) and Tania Twigg (Serpentine) also competed among 1200 players in the competition. The association also entered two men’s teams with players Caleb Smith (Calivil North), Matt Collins (Raywood), Lloyd Maxted (Calivil North), Colin Mann (Mincha West), David Mann (Mincha West), Adrian Hocking (Dingee), Tim Wagner (Mincha West), Peter Gorgon (Mincha West), Brodie Wagner (Mincha West) and Tom Walker (Mincha West).

In Saturday’s association final home and away round, three matches played including Calivil and Raywood taking the courts for social play after both were unable to muster teams. Lake Meran and Serpentine both declared their seasons over and shared the points due to insufficient players. Top team Mincha West and third placed Dingee were the match of the round with Mincha West winning by only 8 games. Mincha West 96 games d Dingee 88 games, 4 to 1 points. Mincha West Men 39 d Dingee Men 25. Mincha West Ladies 26 lost to Dingee Ladies 37. Mixed: Mincha West 31 d Dingee 26 Calivil North 105 games d Yar-

Power team in brutal display

HARCOURT showed no mercy in its clash against Woodstock on Saturday. The ladder leaders conceded just one set and 27 games. And Marong was equally on-form with a similar win over Woovale. Wilsons Reef 13-96 d Newbridge 5-52

A LADIES: G. Thompson J. Taylor d K. Graham S. Wallace 6-2. G. Thompson J. Fitzgibbon d K. Graham E. Symes 6-1. J. Taylor J. Fitzgibbon d S. Wallace E. Symes 6-0. B LADIES: K. Bingham B. McKimmie d A. Broom T. Higgs 6-3. K. Bingham C. Taylor d A. Broom B. Johnson 6-1. B. McKimmie C. Taylor d T. Higgs B. Johnson 6-1. A MEN: H. Taylor B. Taylor lost to M. Johnson D. Graham 1-6. H. Taylor S. Taylor lost to M. Johnson A. Broom 2-6. B. Taylor S. Taylor d D. Graham A. Broom 6-3. B MEN: J. Taylor C. McGrath lost to D. Jenkyn B. Johnson 5-6. J. Taylor E. Molenaar d D. Jenkyn B. Wells 6-1 C. McGrath E. Molenaar d B. Johnson B. Wells 6-2. MIXED: J. Fitzgibbon H. Taylor lost to K. Graham M. Johnson 5-6. J. Taylor B. Taylor d S. Wallace D. Graham 6-2. G. Thompson S. Taylor d E. Symes A. Broom 6-1. K. Bingham J. Taylor lost to A. Broom D. Jenkyn 5-6. C. Taylor C. McGrath d T. Higgs B. Johnson 6-4. B. McKimmie E. Molenaar d B. Johnson B. Wells 6-1

Woodvale 0-16 lost to Marong 18-108 A LADIES: K. Pickering L. Bice lost to S. Hardingham H. Turnbull 1-6. K. Pickering R. Mitchell lost to S. Hardingham G. Turnbull 2-6. L. Bice R. Mitchell lost to H. Turnbull G. Turnbull 2-6.

MARONG B LADIES: V. Battersby M. Amory lost to A. Pickering T. Kerrison 1-6. V. Battersby partner lost to A. Pickering B. Bourke 0-6. M. Amory partner lost to T. Kerrison B. Bourke 0-6. A MEN: T. Mannix S. Mitchell lost to K. Manley J. McCaig 2-6. S. Mitchell G. Yoong lost to K. Manley M. McCaig 0-6. T. Mannix G. Yoong lost to J. McCaig M. McCaig 1-6. B MEN: B. Bruns T. Strybosch lost to S. Pickering P. Leersen 1-6. B. Bruns M. Trew lost to S. Pickering T. Hardingham 3- 6. T. Strybosch M. Trew lost to P. Leersen J. Cornish 0-6. MIXED: K. Pickering T. Mannix lost to S. Hardingham K. Manley 0-6. R. Mitchell S. Mitchell lost to H. Turnbull J. McCaig 0-6. V. Battersby G. Yoong lost to G. Turnbull M. McCaig 0-6. M. Amory B. Bruns lost to A. Pickering S. Pickering 1-6. L. Bice T. Strybosch lost to T. Kerrison P. Leersen 1-6. M. Trew partner lost to B. Bourke T. Hardingham 1-6.

Lockwood 13-91 d Derby 5-57 A LADIES: D. Wells L. Knight lost to L. Naughton P. Normoyle 4-6. D. Wells T. Miller d L. Naughton M. Simons 6-2. L. Knight R. Coutts d P. Normoyle M. Simons 6-5. B LADIES: A. Wells K. Mannix lost to D. Normoyle K. Galea 4-6. C. Shevlin R. Pettifer lost to D. Normoyle T. Hayes 2-6. A. Wells R. Pettifer d K. Galea T. Hayes 6-3. A MEN: L. Nixon A. Doyle d M. Dineen S. Saunderson 6-2. L. Nixon J. Coutts d M. Dineen S. Bruce 6-1. A. Doyle J. Coutts d S. Saunderson S. Bruce 6-4. B MEN: R. Wells A. McLean d N. Naughton B. Galea 6-1. R. Wells T. Jensen d N. Naughton N. Pollock 6-3. M. Harvey T. Jensen d D. Daldy N. Pollock 6-5. MIXED: D. Wells L. Nixon d L. Naughton

Loddon Eagles’ Hamish Catto. LH PHOTO

rawalla 79 games, 5 to 0 points. Calivil North Men 38 d Yarrawalla Men 32. Calivil North Ladies 36 d Yarrawalla Ladies 23. Mixed: Calivil North 31 d Yarrawalla 24 Association junior championships will be played on Sunday with finals scheduled for the following weekend.

LADDER Mincha West ....................... 53.5 Calivil North ......................... 49.5 Dingee ................................. 35,5 Yarrawalla ............................... 33 Serpentine .............................. 19 Calivil ................................... 18.5 Lake Meran ............................. 16 Raywood ................................ 15

BOORT

Opportunity round calls BOORT players capped off an afternoon of tennis with their annual op-shop day social where members parade for fashions on the field in clothing brought from the op-shop. The evening also included a phantom race call by Owen Byrne. Nickorachi was first past the post with Nick Scott on board Saturday’s results: Leaghur-94 d Barraport-68. Mysia-96 d Marmal-88. The ladder with two weeks left until finals:

Barraport ................................ 16 Mysia ....................................... 8 Barraport .................................. 4 Marmal ..................................... 4

M. Dineen 6-5. T. Miller J. Coutts d D. Normoyle S. Saunderson 6-1. A. Doyle R. Coutts d P. Normoyle S. Bruce 6-2. K. Mannix A. McLean lost to M. Simons N. Pollock 1-6. C. Shevlin M. Harvey lost to K. Galea N. Naughton 2-6. A. Wells T. Jensen d T. Hayes D. Daldy 6-3.

Harcourt 17-107 d Woodstock 1-27 A LADIES: E. Landy A. Manning d K. Punton J. Leversha 6-1. E. Landy K. Walters d K. Punton N. Earl 6-0. A. Manning K. Walters d J. Leversha N. Earl 6-1. B LADIES: M. Atkin N. Trethowan d K. Punton H. Stone 6-0. M. Atkin B. Trethowan d K. Punton A. Andrews-Stone 6-0. N. Trethowan B. Trethowan d H. Stone A. Andrews-Stone 6-5. A MEN: L. Tunn S. Gearing d G. Leach N. Punton 6-0. L. Tunn B. Bickford d G. Leach T. Heather 6-0. S. Gearing B. Bickford d N. Punton T. Heather 6-2. B MEN: N. Kelly D. Gearing d L. Stone J. Heather 6-0. N. Kelly A. Trethowan lost to L. Stone T. Stone 5-6. D. Gearing A. Trethowan d J. Heather T. Stone 6-2. MIXED: A. Manning S. Gearing d K. Punton G. Leach 6-0. E. Landy L. Tunn d N. Earl N. Punton 6-3. K. Walters B. Bickford d J. Leversha T. Heather 6-3. M. Atkin N. Kelly d K. Punton L. Stone 6-3. N. Trethowan D. Gearing d H. Stone T. Stone 6-1. B. Trethowan A. Trethowan d A. Andrews-Stone J. Heather 6-0.

Phoebe van Huemen (above) and Georgia Fry (below) playing for Fentons Creek on Saturday. LH PHOTOS

LADDER Harcourt ................................ 180 Lockwood ............................. 179 Wilsons Reef ...................... 150.5 Newbridge ......................... 150.5 Derby .................................... 148 Marong .............................. 136.5 Woodstock .......................... 63.5 Woodvale ................................ 32

Powlett, Fentons Creek primed for final clashes

POWLETT AND Fentons Creek have had strong wins on the eve of Inglewood and District Tennis Association finals. The top teams are now favoured to win their semi-finals this Saturday. Wedderburn Junction men gave Powlett a real scare, falling just five games short. Results of the final home and away round: Powlett won with 20 points 14 sets 150 games d Wedderburn Junction 10 points 10 sets and 112 games Men’s doubles: Powlett 4 sets 48 games d Wedder-

INGLEWOOD burn Junction 4 sets 43 games. Ladies doubles: Powlett 5 sets 53 games to Wedderburn Junction 3 sets 32 games. Mixed doubles: Powlett 5 sets 49 games d Wedderburn Junction 3 sets 37 games Fentons Creek d 22 points 19 sets 181 games d Loddon Eagles 5 points 5 sets and 98 games. Men’s doubles: Fentons Creek 6 sets 58 games d Loddon Eagles 2 sets 35 games. Ladies doubles: Fentons Creek 6 sets 62 games d Loddon Eagles 2 sets 26 games. Mixed doubles: Fentons Creek 7

sets 61 games d Loddon Eagles 1 set 37 games

LADDER

Powlett ................................. 150 Fentons Creek ...................... 135 Wedderburn Junction ........... 119 Loddon Eagles ....................... 84 Korong Vale ............................ 36

THIS WEEK Semi-finals - Powlett versus Loddon Eagles at Inglewood. Fentons Creek versus Wedderburn Junction at Wedderburn. Matches start 1pm

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When there’s a belief

LOOSE late innings deliveries and outfield fumbles may have cost Boort-Yando victory in Saturday’s Upper Loddon Cricket Association match. Kingower was in all sorts of trouble at 7-112 after Fergus Bear had a blinding spell with the ball and claimed three wickets with Alex Cockerell then chipping in with two. But they were unable to dislodge Kingower opener Matt Rowe from the crease until Knight had him out lbw for 68 in the final balls of the innings. Boort-Yando captain Jarrad Hodoras had a quieter day, only achieving the run out of Blake Pickles. Multiple drops in the outfield and conceding 20 extras for the innings in the end turned out costly for Boort-Yando Knight was the first batsman sent back to the pavilion after hitting 17 and he was soon followed by Bear and Minogue who failed to turn over the scoreboard and Cockerell with a solitary run to his name, It took captain Hodoras to combine with the other opener Smith to keep Boort-Yando in with a chance of remaining undefeated since its last bye. When they left, the match become tight and tense and it was only a single run off the final ball by Drew Crilly that saw the match play out as a draw. ‘Hodoras says that after a patchy start to the season, his team is now believing in itself. “We now know we can win,” he said. Meanwhile, Arnold moved back to ladder leadership with a resounding win over Bridgewater. Bridgey opener Tom McKinley was out on the second ball without scoring and his partner Pat Murphy went soon after for just four runs. Darcy Wood added some respectibility to the scoreboard with 21 before being caught off the bowling of Cam Dale.

maidens in a solid spell with the ball.

Bridgewater lost to Arnold Bridgewater T McKinley c M Dale b J McHale .......... 0 PB Murphy lbw B Power .........................3 D Wood c A Davies b C Dale ................ 21 S Harrison c P Scholes b B Power ......... 1 H McKinley c P Scholes b J McHale .... 35 C Pickering c P Scholes b M Dale ....... 22 K Bloom not out ..................................... 6 T Naughton run out (P Scholes) ............. 0 Extras ..................................................... 9 Total .................................... 7/97 (cc) Bowling: J McHale 7.0-3-2-19, B Power 7.01-2-17, HR McCullough 2.0-0-0-12, R Metelmann 6.0-2-0-16, C Dale 7.0-3-1-12, M Dale 6.0-2-1-20.

Arnold P Scholes lbw b Bloom .......................... 9 HR McCullough b D Wood ................... 27 C Dale c & b PB Murphy ........................ 9 R Metelmann not out ............................ 22 C Anderson not out .............................. 15 Extras ................................................... 16 Total .................................... 3/98 (cc) Bowling: K Bloom 7.0-0-1-17, D Wood 7.01-1-21, H McKinley 1.0-0-0-13, PB Murphy 7.0-3-1-8, T McKinley 6.0-1-0-28, T Naughton 2.0-1-0-3.

KIngower drew with Boort-Yando Kingower M Rowe lbw A Knight ........................... 63 J Leach c F Holland b F Bear ............... 28 K Simpson c B Minogue b F Bear .......... 7 N Leach c J Hodoras b F Bear ............... 4 W Deason c A Cockerell b B Minogue ... 1 BC Pickles run out (J Hodoras) .............. 2 T Nunn lbw A Cockerell .......................... 8 B Wilson b A Cockerell ........................... 0 B Rose not out ....................................... 4 L DeJong not out .................................... 1 Extras ................................................... 20 Total .................................. 8/138 (cc) Bowling: J Hodoras 7.0-0-0-26, F Bear 7.0 0-3-29, A Cockerell 7.0-0-2-17, D Crilly 7.02-0-19, A Knight 2.0-0-1-13, B Minogue 5.00-1-31.

Hitting big: Arnold’s Harry McCullough. LH PHOTO It was again another great effort from captain Harry McKinley in knocking 35 before McHale claimed his second wicket of the day. Set just 97 to win the match, Arnold was a quarter of the way towards the target when Kevin Bloom removed Arnold opener Phil Scholes for seven. Harry McCullough held firm to top score for Arnold with 27 while Ryan Metelmann was cen

PASSING BATS: Arnold’s Wendels and Hewitt. LH PHOTO

Boort-Yando

Fergus Bear

Taking time a summer tonic PROMISING allrounder Fergus Bear is crediting time in the nets over summer for his success with bat and ball for Boort-Yando over the last month. “I’ve been practising leg spin more and getting more pace than at the start of the season,” he said on Saturday after claiming three wickets. “It’s been a matter of taking more time and getting a good foundation. There’s certainly been a lot more time spent in the nets.” “I guess it’s been helping,” Bear said.

STATISTICS BATTING

Phil Scholes (Arnold) ................... 433 Tom McKinley (Bridgewater) ........ 404 Matthew Giri (Arnold) ................... 377

BOWLING

Cameron Dale (Arnold) ................. 16 Adam Postle (Wedderburn) ........... 14 Ben Power (Arnold) ........................ 14 Lachlan deJong (Kingower) ........... 14 Kevin Bloom (Bridgewater) ............ 14

tral to the recovery and finished not out on 22. Bridgewater, like Boort-Yando in the other match, was slightly off with its bowling and conceded 16 extras. Arnold reached the target with five overs to spare. Murphy was the most economical of Bridgewater’s bowlers. He took out Cam Dale and conceding just eight runs in his seven overs that included three

A Knight c L McNeil b K Simpson ........ 17 J Smith b N Leach ................................ 59 F Bear b N Leach ................................... 0 B Minogue c J Leach b N Leach ............ 0 A Cockerell b B Rose ............................. 1 F Holland c BC Pickles b B Wilson ........ 6 J Hodoras c J Leach b L DeJong ......... 26 D Crilly not out .......................................19 G Zanker run out (B Wilson) ................... 1 J Knight not out ...................................... 0 Extras ..................................................... 9 Total .................................. 8/138 (cc) Bowling: J Leach 1.0-0-0-6, N Leach 7.0-03, K Simpson 7.0-3-1-22, L DeJong 6.0-1-122, B Rose 4.0-0-1-16, BC Pickles 6.0-0-024, B Wilson 4.0-0-1-23.

Kingower b Arnold Bridgewater v Wedderburn Boort-Yando bye

BOORT-YANDO batsmen warmed up for the upcoming finals of Upper Loddon Junior Cricket by belting up a huge total at Kingower on Saturday. The other game which will complete round 10 sees second placed Arnold with a competitive score against Bridgewater. Boort-Yando got away to a flyer after winning the toss at Kingower. Fraser Holland appreciated the fast oval, crunching 11 boundaries as he raced to 50 in just over eight overs. His partner Alex Cockerell then took control after Holland’s retirement, and he also reached 50. At the break , Boort-Yando had already scored 152 runs. After the break, Jack Potter and Nick Scott also got busy with Potter scoring his maiden 50 while Scott fell just one short of his. Tom Potter also chipped in with 24 to help Boort- Yando to a final total of six for 311. Jackson Luckman took two catches off his own bowling to be the only multiple wicket taker for Kingower.

By MICHAEL ROSE

Bridgewater v Arnold

Luckman and Tyler Murphy also featured along with wicketkeeper Leah McCoy to execute two good run outs. The other game saw Arnold travelling to Bridgewater and being sent in to bat by the home side. Batting without their captain Gabe Nevins, Arnold lost an early wicket however Jaspa Wendels and Flynn Lock settled in to place Arnold into a good position. Wendels retired with 50 while Lock made 23. Arnold eventually finished the day with 141 for the loss of four wickets with Seth Hewett making his highest score. The Bridgewater bowlers sent down 49 overs for the day with the two girls, Daisy Stringer and Shayla Lister joining Ned Wickham and Kai Lister as the individual wicket takers. Tate Woodhatch was also among the economical Bridgewater bowlers, conceding 14 runs and recording two maidens.

J. Wendels retired ................................. 50 C. Hancock c T. Naughton b K. Lister .... 3 F. Lock c L. Lonsdale b D. Stringer ...... 23 K. Hewett retired ..................................... 4 M. Whitton retired ................................... 6 M. Pickering retired ................................ 4 A. Thomas c N. Wickham b S. Lister ...... 0 S. Hewitt not out ..................................... 9 G. Hancock b N. Wickham ..................... 0 Extras ................................................... 42 Total ........................................ 4/141 Bowling T. Naughton 10-3-0-15, K. Lister 7-0-1-27, D. Stringer 5-1-1-15, L. Lonsdale 5-1-0-11, T. Woodhatch 5-2-0-14, N. Harrison 3-0-0-11, N. Wickham 4-0-1-14, B. Smyth 4-1-0-6, H. Kilby 3-0-0-12, S. Lister 3-0-1-5.

LADDER Arnold ............................................. 42 Kingower ........................................ 39 Boort-Yando ................................... 27 Bridgewater ..................................... 24 Wedderburn ..................................... 24

THIS WEEK

Openers get away to a flyer Arnold

Kingower v Boort-Yando Boort-Yando F. Holland not out ................................ 63 A. Cockerell not out ............................. 59 B. Arnold run out J. Luckman ................ 1 J. Mulquiny b R. Murphy ........................ 6 T. Potter run out T. Murphy ................... 24 J. Hird c&b J. Luckman .......................... 3 N. Scott b T. Murphy ............................ 49 J. Potter retired ..................................... 50 L. Hall c&b J. Luckman .......................... 8 Extras ................................................... 48 Total ......................................... 6/311 Bowling T. Murphy 7-2-1-33, I. JohnsonMcCloud 5-0-0-63, J. Luckman 7-0-2-46, Riley Murphy 6-0-1-53, R. Smith 5-1-0-15, E. McCoy 4-0-0-32, X. Wilson 2-0-0-19, M. Lonza 2-0-0-19, Rhiannon Murphy 1-0-0-5, R. Leach 1-0-0-5.

Loddon HERALD

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Thursday February 24, 2022

A final spot comes down to last clash NEWBRIDGE and Derby will be locked in battle for the fourth spot on Marong Tennis Association ladder when they clash in Saturday’s final home and away season round. Newbridge has a slight edge on points and percentage but sitting precariously in fourth spot and at risk of missing the March finals’ action. Both teams went down in last Saturday’s round with Derby putting in the pluckier performance against top side Lockwood. Among Derby’s players battling it out for every game was Piper Normoyle, pictured in action at the Marong courts. This Saturday’s seasondefining clash between Derby and Newbridge will be played at Bridgewater. LH PHOTO

TIGHT AND TENSE A SENSATIONAL draw in Saturday’s Upper Loddon Cricket Association round may have just given Boort-Yando the edge to play finals this season. Boort-Yando’s Drew Crilly got a quick single off the final ball to match Kingower - both finishing on 8-138. The change of fortune for

Boort-Yando has been remarkable over the last month. Since a heavy defeat to Bridgewater back when the season resumed after the Christmas break, Boort-Yando has been undefeated. During a COVID outbreak in the region, it forfeited to Kingower in mid-January, had the bye and has proceeded to account for Arnold, Wedderburn and Bridgewater before Saturday’s tight

and tense draw. Captain Jarrad Hodoras said the team had become more settled over the last month. Hodoras, youngsters Fergus Bear and Alex Cockerell are among key contributors in the reversal of form. Bear attributed his lift in performances with bat and ball to spending more time with more focus in the nets. With half points from the

rare drawn match, Boort-Yando has a ladder edge over Bridgewater and Wedderburn and will be forced to watch on in this Saturday’s penultimate round. It has the bye while the two clubs, grand finalists last season, will clash and the loser likely to wave goodbye to a finals’ appearance. Wedderburn is expected to be back closer to full strength. Opening bowler Adam Postle is poised

to return from injury, adding firepower to the Band’s attack. However, if Bridgewater skipper Harry McKinley is supported in the field and at the crease, this will be an epic local clash. And Saturday’s round will determine how much Arnold Redbacks have bounced back from a mid-season slump when they meet Kingower.

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