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Loddon HERALD Vol 1 No 44 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021 ISSN 2653-1550

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CROW’S COURT CALL

Council message to kangaroo activists:

BY THE BOOK

ANIMAL activists protesting against a proposed kangaroo meat processing plant have been told Loddon Shire Council will make its decision on planning grounds.

A STAR was drafted to cover a player shortage for Calivil in its Loddon Valley Tennis Association clash with Dingee on Saturday. AFL Adelaide Crows player Kieran Strachan was in the area for a rare weekend home swhen family quickly signed the 204cm tall ruckman for the day and marked the occasion by immediately putting a racket in his hand. Keiran proved no slouch and was dominant in his sets, all the time cheered on by both teams and the bowlers playing on the LH PHOTO adjoining rinks.

Councillors affirmed the “by the book” approach when objections to the Inglewood proposal were tabled at their meeting on Tuesday. The shire will tell organisers of petitions from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Coalition for Australian Wildlife that “council is only able to make decisions relating to planning considerations”. The PETA petition had more than 6997 signatures from people across Australia and overseas opposing legal kangaroo harvesting. Most objectors were from over-

seas, including New Zealand, the United States, Britain and European countries. There were two Loddon objectors listed. A joint letter from Lois Tattershall signed by 18 Loddon residents said they did not want to have the shire contributing to “the world’s largest land-based wildlife slaughter” and wanted the Loddon to be a haven for wildlife. The letter claimed there was a “violent undercurrent in our regional society and it silences those like ourselves who fear retribution if we speak out publicly”. Tabling of objections comes as activists announced more protests in the shire and near Melbourne. A protest at Wedderburn in August attracted six people. Campaspe Meats has collected data for the Environmental Protection Authority to support its application, that if approved, will create an initial 10 new local jobs.

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By the book, says council

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IT OF a theme here for OTF the last couple of weeks. We called into the pub at Newbridge as per habit and custom last Thursday afternoon dropping off the latest edition of the Loddon Herald - the local business stocking our free paper like other great businesses in other Loddon communities - when a discovery was made. The assembled patrons have commenced their Thursday session of doing our weekly quiz under resident quizmaster Kat. But a bit like one of our famous OTF correspondents Will, the Thursday crew have chosen not to divulge their scores.

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TF READERS know we’re a big fan of Bradley Walsh of The Chase. A couple of month’s ago during a head to head, Bradley asked: “Which of these is a painting by Vincent Van Gogh?” The possible answers were A) Lying Mare, B) Lying Hound, or C) Lying Cow. However, after reading answer “C”, Bradley couldn’t contain his laughter and keeled over onto the quiz table. The Chase host was left

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in hysterics by the possible answer and joked: “Only on this show could you do that. Absolutely brilliant,” Bradley chuckled before contestant Michael revealed he’d opted for Lying Hound. “It’s not gonna be Lying Cow,” Bradley said as he giggled to himself again after seeing the contestant’s answer. It was!

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Manager executive and commercial services Lynne Habner told councillors: “It is noted that some (objections) do not strictly meet the definition of a petition, as the current governance rules require a signature and address from each person joining the petition.” “In relation to the requests in the petitions/joint letters that council does not approve the planning permit application, it is noted that council, as the responsible authority under the Loddon Planning Scheme, must assess all planning applications under this planning Scheme. “Council is also bound by the Planning and Environment Act 1987, which sets out responsibilities for both council officers and councillors. “Council’s decisions about a planning permit application can only be in accordance with the Loddon Planning Scheme and

the Planning and Environment Act 1987. This will determine whether the application can be approved or refused.” Melbourne activist Alyssa van Jaarsveld has told opponents that preparations “are underway for demonstrations against the Inglewood processing facility and kangaroo exploitation in Victoria. “Whilst we are targeting Loddon Shire we will also be taking our message to locations closer to Melbourne so if you are metro please sign up! “To remain COVID-safe we are controlling numbers so events will not be posted online and invites will only be sent to those who have registered an interest.” The protest contact has been listed as City of Greater Bendigo council employee Glynn Jarrett. However, organisers have said only registered protesters will be given details of locations and times.

Company eyes key local base CAMPASPE Meats hopes to relocate all its Victorian kangaroo pet meat processing to Inglewood if a planning permit is approved by council. Director Loc Rivett said on Friday that the company’s Seymour plant would be used to exclusively process deer with the transition planned to start from January. Mr Rivett said the company planned to also transfer kangaroo processing from plants at Stanhope and Hay, New South Wales. “We expect that something

like 90 per cent of the roos we want to process at Inglewood will be transported from other areas with approximately 10 per cent harvested closer in the area,” he said. Mr Rivett said the company was currently processing 55,000 roos annually. While no date has been set for council to consider the planning application, Campaspe Meats has this week advertised for staff. Mr Rivett said the company wanted to be ready to commence processing if the permit was approved.

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Bank gets new chair

LINDA Younghusband is the new chair of Inglewood and District Community Bank. The long-time board member was elected to the top role this month, succeeding Murray Baud who is relocating to Queensland. Linda said she was looking to create greater partnerships across the shire for the bank. “We are very much about helping our local communities and the people,” Linda said. “Our grants program is now open all-year round and we are always looking to give to the community.” Linda said one of the local bank’s special achievements was sponsoring a room where family could stay when they had someone in care at Bendigo Health. “That’s something we do to help local people.” She has been on the bank board for 10 years and portfolio projects have included young driver training and the scholarship committee. Linda said the sponsorship committee supporting local organisations remained a key focus for her.

THE LODDON Shire has gone through 95 per cent double vaccination. The latest figures released on Monday now indicate at least 96 per cent of residents have done their bit in the #rolluploddon campaign to vaccinate against COVID.

Network leaders KOOYOORA Women’s Network held its annual meeting last week. Re-elected were president Colleen Condliffe and secretary Jenny Hosking. Treasurer is Pam King.

TAKING UP THE REINS: New community bank chair Linda Younghusband. LH PHOTO

Mayor backs business with #shoploddon call LODDON residents have been urged to support businesses by shopping locally this Christmas. With just a month until Christmas Day, Mayor Dan Straub wants residents to make their festive gift-giving a celebration of local businesses.

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“Our shire has many wonderful shops and businesses and after the challenges faced and met by every one of our communities in the last two years, this Christmas is the time to now champion our local products and produce,” he said,

“Christmas gives us all the chance to support these businesses whether in our own district or just up the road. “Retail is vital to keeping our communities connected and provides employment to our local people as well as support-

ing local events and activities throughout the year. “Talking to shop owners, I know they are ready to help our residents and families prepare for the festive season and make the Loddon stronger,” Cr Straub said.

Solar grants MORE than 60 community facilities across northern Victoria have been approved for solar installations as part of the Victorian Government’s $9.2 million Solar on Public Buildings Program. Local grants are for Mitchell Park Pyramid Hill, Raywood Recreation Reserve and Inglewood Bowling Club.

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Care centre start of dream NEW owners are preparing to transform part of a former restaurant into a childcare centre. Mark Klose has purchased the Godfrey Street building that was Cafe Renu and is about to turn one half into the centre with business partner Amy Sturman. The chief executive officer of Northern Oasis Child Care, Mr Klose said it was important that families in country towns had access to child care. “Mums in country towns also need to work and we hope the centre will build relationships with local families and community,” he said. “The response has been quite amazing ... we immediately had five families contact when news of the opening (in February 2022) came out. “Since then we have had inquiries for full-time and parttime places. “The challenge will be how we manage the initial stage on opening and then build up to a capacity of 25 children.” Mr Klose said meetings had started with parents to talk through plans and preparations were also being made for compliance and registration.

READY TO CARE: Amy Sturman and Mark Klose have plans to open early 2022. LH PHOTO He hopes the Boort centre will be the first of several new businesses to be started by Northern Oasis. “We’re looking to start small here in Boort and then grow to 10 centres,” he said. Mr Klose said the Boort centre would mean local families could start to access child care sub-

sidies offered by governments. They are currently unable to gain those subsidies because of no access to care. For British-trained childcare worker Amy, the proposed opening of the Boort centre is the latest step in her passion to own and operate childcare centres. “Boort is the perfect place to

Councillor makes plea: find campground funds THE STATE Government has been urged to find funds for urgent improvements at the Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve campground. Loddon Shire’s Tarnagulla Ward councillor Linda Jungwirth said the rejection of the reserve committee’s bid for grants to replace the septic tank and other upgrades was disappointing. “The reserve committee works incredibly hard to keep the facility going,” Cr Jungwirth said. “And they generally fund any maintenance themselves.” But with a price tag of about $100,000, the works cannot be financed by the committee.

“The campground is very important to Tarnagulla. It’s not just about the reserve but the wellbeing of the whole town,” Cr Jungwirth said. “We don’t have a lot of accommodation and the campground helps draw people to the town who in turn support local businesses.” Patronage at the campground has dropped since April when the existing septic tank could no longer cope with volumes being stored and the showers were closed to campers. “I certainly hope the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning will support the committee and find funding for the works.,” she said.

start,” said the local resident who wants the centre to be “small enough to know where the children are”. Meanwhile, a second meeting was held in Inglewood last week to continue discussions on that town’s childcare needs and form a working group to investigate options available.

Unit’s push for more volunteers AN INFORMATION night by Wedderburn’s State Emergency Service unit aims to lift the number of local volunteers. Controller Paul GordonCooke said the unit had been stretched during the town’s recent flash flooding and storm activity across the region. “We need more members, the more the merrier,” he said. Mr Gordon-Cooke said membership of the unit would also increase community connectivity. “With a lot of people moving into the area over the last few years, the SES is a good way for them to become involved,” he said. The December 6 information evening will include a barbecue and presentations on the role of the SES and training given to volunteers. “There is a lot more to volunteering with the SES. In fact, with the various roles we need to fill, some members will never attend a road accident and they are not forced to either.” Mr Gordon-Cooke said staff from the Bendigo regional headquarters would make presentations. Membership is open to people aged over 18.

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BEAM ME UP: New telecommunications equipment was installed on the tower at Bridgewater on Saturday morning. Workers guided the dish into position before connections were made. Telecommunication connectivity is a challenge in Loddon communities with the Federal Government and Telstra announcing upgrades for service in the Bridgewater district. LH PHOTO

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Three health services set to hold annual meetings HEALTH services in the Loddon will hold their annual meetings in coming weeks. Inglewood and Districts Health Service has announced that RSL Victoria president Dr Robert Webster will be guest speaker at its annual meeting. Dr Webster, a Vietnam veteran, has been president since 2017 and is a director of Vasey RSL Care. Both Inglewood and Boort District Health are in the process of appointing

new chief executive officers. An announcement is expected shortly on the Inglewood role while Boort has commenced the recruitment process. Greg Pullen is acting CEO at both health services until appointments are made. Meanwhile, Dingee Bush Nursing Centre is holding its annual general meeting on Sunday. The meeting will be held in conjunction with a community fun day.

Armed with shovels and rakes VOLUNTEERS were out in force at Tarnagulla Cemetery on Saturday for a working bee. Cemetery trust secretary Wendy Sutton said 20 people “plus children turned up to our Tarnagulla cemetery working bee armed with rakes, shovels, whipper snipers and lawn mowers”. “What a team we had and after a few hours of great work, the cemetery is now much tidier,” she said.

Tarnagulla Fire Brigade supplied a barbecue lunch which was enjoyed by all. “There was a great feeling that it was good to be back together and everyone they did a fantastic job that is greatly appreciated by the trust members,” she said. “Kelly Whitton from the Tarnagulla Supply Store donated lollies and cans of drink and water plus organised people to come,” Wendy said.

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A slice of the best

AUSTRALIAN travellers agree ... the vanilla slices at Bridgewater Bakehouse are the best in the land. The votes of gastronomicallyconscious tourists has seen the Loddon bakery take out wotif. com’s people’s choice award for Australia’s top vanilla slice, the sweet treat bakery owner Patrick O’Toole says goes hand in hand with a coffee. “It’s our top seller for cakes,” he said. “The flavouring and consist-

ency of the custard that’s fluffy, the pastry that has a buttery texture and flavour and breaks clean when you take a bite. “And the icing ... people want their sugar too.” The famous vanilla slice remains the champion in the Great Vanilla Slice competition too, taking out the prize when the event has been held in 2018 and 2019. The vanilla slice is one of many tempting cakes made fresh daily by the staff at Bridgewater

Bakehouse and well paired with a freshly-brewed coffee. Why not then wander down to the banks of the picturesque Loddon River, a delightful setting to relax and enjoy a summer’s day. Pat, Theresa and staff look forward to welcoming you back to the Bridgewater Bakehouse. It’s a food experience people keep returning for in Bridgewater.

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13 years: that makes a wrap EAST LODDON College’s Year 12 class of 2021 celebrated the completion of 13 years of schooling last Friday with teachers and parents. Students assembled on the college lawns for a final time and later attended at valedictory dinner at East Loddon Woolshed. Students were acknowledged for their dedication and work ethic to studies and for their contribution to the college over the years. However, staff also recalled some funny moments shared over the years from their intense debates about the schoolies trip to their achievements on various camps. Various staff members championed students making individual speeches about memories and moments they had shared before sub-school leader Sarah Byrne included another brief snapshot of their school life and information about their career pathways.

$4.7m road grant MALLEE MP Anne Webster on Tuesday announced Loddon Shire Council would receive $4,775,452 in the third phase of the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program. She said $1 billion has been allocated nationally.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Pool friends PYRAMID Hill Swimming Pool’s kiosk committee has been disbanded but the group will continue as “friends” under new Loddon Shire pool managers Belgravia Leisure. Tuesday’s council meeting was told Belgravia had a ‘Friends of the pool’ model for community involvement at the pool and the committee had agreed to disband.

Building permits BUILDING permits for the September quarter were valued at $3,144,433. The 39 new permits for the quarter compared with 41 in the previous quarter valued at $4,527,209.

Streetscape design East Loddon’s Year 12 students gather before their valedictory dinner. Students were joined at East Loddon Woolshed by parents and staff and several former staff members.

SRC president Izzy Botheras and college captains Bridget Baker and Ben Collins made emotional speeches reflecting

on their time at school, the valued support they received from parents, staff and their class mates.

Pallet painters splash festive colours NEW Christmas decorations will be showing the festive spirit in Pyramid Hill from next week. A weekend working bee has made 27 Christmas trees from pallets after Years 7, 8 and 9 students in the community connection class at the town’s college came up with the idea.

Principal Fiona Moon said the project soon grew and the workshop involved the local Lions club, neighbourhood house and other community volunteers. They set about constructing and painting the new street decorations. “The students in our commu-

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nity connection class had a great idea and it turned out a bit bigger than originally thought. The students did a great job organising the project,” she said. “Some of the old decorations were looking a bit tired and some have had to be retired,” said Fiona.“

COUNCILLORS have backed preliminary designs for the Pyramid Hill streetscapes revitalisation project. Council has received $800,000 from the State Government for the project and the shire will contribute $610,000.

At the pound LODDON Shire impounded 13 head of livestock in the September quarter with all being returned to owners. Eight dogs were impounded with three returned to owners. There were five reports of removal of native vegetation without a permit.

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Audrey’s opening brings return of the connection COFFEE is again flowing in Boort with last week’s opening of a new cafe named in honour of a town retail icon. Audrey Toll ran her fashion store between 1980 and 2005 from the shop that later became Cafe Renu and again her name is emblazoned on the facade. Kathryn Lanyon says there was a void left in the town when its only coffee shop closed in October. “It is profoundly important to have a coffee shop ... we couldn’t not have one,” she said after the opening of her latest local enterprise. “Apart from the fact people want to

have a coffee and eat, there’s also the social connection. People need to be able come together after the last two years of lockdowns and restrictions. “And Fridays are still come to town day. It’s been nice to welcome them and see them enjoy sitting down for lunch or morning or afternoon tea. “We’re accommodating as many as can in a small space .... people are just happy to sit indoor and outdoors.” Kathryn said the name Audrey’s had been kept secret until the opening of the new cafe. “As soon as everyone heard the name, they made the connection.”

Kathryn Lanyon (centre) with Audrey’s Friday crew Ella Lanyon, Izzy Coutts, Sophie Perryman and Hannah Streader. LH PHOTO

Homebuyer exclusion deliberate, says Staley

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THE State Treasurer had confirmed Loddon home buyers were intentionally locked out of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund, said member for Ripon Louise Staley. Ms Staley questioned Tim Pallas in State Parliament on why locals were ineligible for the new fund that effectively reduced the minimum required home deposit to five per cent Mr Pallas replied that eligible locations “included in the Homebuyer Fund have been carefully chosen” and did not include Loddon communities. But Ms Staley says that many applicants, especially in Ripon, had been excluded due to the government’s unfair and discriminatory location limitations. “The Treasurer’s media release for the Victorian Homebuyer Fund quoted him saying that ‘there’s no place like home, and we want every Victorian to know that feeling’. “Unfortunately, what the Treasurer means is that he wants a select few to know that feeling.” Ms Staley said that the Government’s approach was unfair and the homebuyers fund should be open to all Victorians. “The Treasurer likes to sit in Melbourne and make announcements but seems to have no idea about the reality on the ground in many towns in regional Victoria,” Ms Staley said. “Due to the Andrews Labor Government’s disastrous handling of the pandemic, Melbournians have been moving to regional areas in droves and driving up house prices. “Instead of taking responsibility or providing any solutions, the Treasurer is trying to blame the Federal Government. “Blame-shifting is a tired trope from the Andrews Government and the Treasurer,” Ms Staley said. “Victorians who are trying to break into the housing market don’t need excuses, they need solutions.”

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ALMOST $900 has been raised by Inglewood Primary School students for the Heart Foundation after last week’s Jump Rope for Heart. Students skipped throughout the day for the event organised at the school by Year 6 students. Students raised a total of $853.85. “It was a great program where our kids learnt the importance of exercise in keeping their hearts healthy while having fun,” said principal Lex Johnstone.

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Special, unique and quirky here in our region CHRISTMAS is the time to create special moments and new memories, sharing time with family and friends. It’s a time of giving and sharing in the true Spirit of Christmas and with just 30 days to go, this special Loddon Herald feature has lots of ideas for gifts. From the traditional to unique and quirky, you need look no further than our wonderful Loddon businesses.

The Loddon Shed Hamper

Frankincense Candles Available from Loddon Larder

Available from The Loddon Shed A hamper that truly showcases the incredible variety of products throughout the Loddon Valley. l Salute Olive Oil Extra Virgin 250ml l Red Dog Chillies Peri Peri Habanero Original - 250ml l Mincha Munchies Worcestershire Sauce 280ml l Bush Track Honey 500g l Pyramid Salt Flake Sea Salt 125g l Red Dog Chillies Cayenne Pepper 100g

Inglewood $14.95 The candle that’s part of the Christmas story and tradition, Frankincense has a relaxing effect, promoting feelings of peace. It is reputed to increase inner strength and calm. This fragrance will bring back memories from childhood.

ROK 240V DIY Combo Kit - 4 Piece

Available from Inglewood Mitre 10 $119 4 piece 240v power kit l 500w impact drill with metal chuck l 600w 115mm angle grinder l 150w 187mm x 90mm orbital sander l 1200w 185mm circular saw

Many of the gift ideas are locally made or locally inspired. Some have even been judged the best in the land and earned accolades in national awards.

Wind Spinners

The creative shops and industries that attract thousands of visitors to local towns every year are home to every gift need you can imagine.

Available from Carlie Clothing Wedderburn from $29.95 Loddon designed, Australian made and themed wind spinners for everyone - country scenes, platypus, cockatoo, boab tree, sun and moon.

From the artisan and gourmet to practical and useful, you will be sure to find that special Christmas gift at these great local businesses.

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this Christmas Purchase unique and hard-to-find gourmet and artisan products from across the Loddon Valley region. The Christmas Treats hamper Eucalyptus products Jams, honey, sauces & relish Salts, spices, herbs & olives Snacks & treats Wine Candles, skincare & heat pads Berets, yarn & vintage items or create your own hamper

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Black Wallaby Summer Seasonal Pack Available from Black Wallaby Wines $130

John Deere Johnny Tractor Ride-On

This fantastic gift pack is perfect for the white wine and Rose lovers of the world! Treat yourself or give away as a gift! This pack is made up of the 2017 Madelyn Sparkling Rose, the new release 2020 Ruby Rose and the new release 2020 Albino. Three perfect wines for beautiful Summer days! The gift pack comes in a six pack and is fantastic value for money!

Available from Miller’s Ag Pyramid Hill $99.95

This Johnny Tractor Foot-to-Floor features lights and sounds plus a buildable engine. Turn the GPS for a fun clicking noise or light up the blinkers by pressing them down. Honk the horn or turn the key for fun farm tunes and sounds. Use the included screwdriver to take apart and put the engine back together again. Store the screwdriver and favourite toys in the opening seat. Age grade 12 months +.

Tartan Berets Available from

Bridgewater Berets $55

Bought from Boort Mugs

Available from The Country Shop Boort $12.95 You can never have enough coffee mugs in the home. The Bought from Boort mug promotes local shopping and spreads the message to family and friends that The Country Shop is a top place visit when they come to town. An ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler (perhaps with some special treats added).

These incredible berets are made by Jenny Hosking the designer and knitter of these unique, bespoke artisan berets which are made to order. The berets are made from pure Australian wool and hand dyed to her specifications from local Loddon producers. Berets are also available in other designs and make a chic fashion accessory for women, men and young tackers.

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Once Upon a Dragon

Presents honour homage by the Three Wise Men

Available from Octopus and Queen Tarnagulla

The Mallee Book

Available from Boort Newsagency $55.95 Between 1880 and 1930, a series of schemes brought thousands of settlers to Victoria’s Mallee region. At the same time, a number of railway lines were constructed through the area, with towns constructed approximately every 10 miles. Now, almost a century later a team of Australia’s best rural documentary photographers, along with writer Adam McNicol, who grew up in the Mallee town of Manangatang, retrace the railway lines to see what remains. The result is a stunning photo book, containing over 150 full colour images. ‘The Mallee: A journey through north-west Victoria’ is a portrait and celebration of the small communities that dot the north-west.

A non-themed, cross-genre collection of short fiction, including fantasy, science fiction and horror as well as general fiction. Once Upon A Dragon is a bit like a box of mixed chocolates. Some are hard centres, some soft, some more soft than others, and the flavours are various. There is no unifying theme, although four of the stories concern a dragon, viewed from different perspectives over time. Part of a series of books by central Victorian author Tabitha Ormiston-Smith.

CHRISTIANS see gift giving as a symbolic homage to the Three Wise Men’s tributes to the baby Jesus.

Glimpses of Central Victoria Available from kenarnold.com.au A selection of photographs taken by Ken Arnold. 192 pages, section sewn, laminated limp cover. Full colour photographs, one per page of old buildings, landmarks, sheds etc, mostly taken up back or little used roads hence most are not seen by the passing traffic. Also available: Notably Newbridge & Poseidon, pre 1925, Tarnagulla and District, Tarnagulla Revisited and many other titles.

In the New Testament, the Magi are described as honouring the newborn Savior with valuable gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gift giving this time of year can also be dated to an even older tradition. Pagans in Europe and the Middle East gave presents at several winter festivals, including Saturnalia, a raucous Roman festival in honour of Saturn, god of agriculture, which began on December 17. During this week-long holiday in the cold, dark dead of winter, pagans would lift their spirits by drinking to excess and giving one another gifts, such as pottery figurines, edible treats like fruit and nuts, and festive candles. Revelers greeted one another with a joyful “Io Saturnalia!” — the ancient Roman equivalent of “Merry Christmas!”

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Squirrel Gully Safron Available from The Fat Butcher Inglewood Saffron and Lime Dulce de Membrillo paste is deliciously versatile: Serve it on a cheese board with Blue cheese or Manchego. Spread it on fresh crusty bread for breakfast

How to get great crackling Pat skin dry and rub with salt and oil to help the skin and fat puff up and crisp., says Inglewood’s The Fat Butcher Leave roast/pork belly uncovered and place on rack. Pre-heat oven to 200-240C or 200C fan forced. Depending on the size and weight of the roast, cook for about 25-30 minutes at this heat, then turn the oven down to about 190C or 160-170C fan forced and walk away. FACT: Salt helps draw out the moisture.

Simply Green Tomatoes Spread

Add a tablespoon to slow braised meat dishes to add a lovely rich fruitiness Use it when baking pastries and cakes.

Available from The Country Shop Boort

Christmas Dining

Over almost 30 years of Lanyon’s growing tomatoes, Marilyn developed many recipes from red and green tomatoes. But, there was one stand out favourite for family and friends – Simply Green Tomatoes. The green tomatoes are hand picked and within the hour start their four day process of being preserved in a salt and vinegar brine and finished off in extra virgin olive oil, oregano and garlic. From the tomato seed to the end user, every step is overseen by the Lanyon family. The Simply Tomatoes product range is gluten free, have no artificial colour, flavour or preservatives.

The Bridgewater Hotel With a special summer menu, the Bridgewater Hotel is the ideal venue for Christmas parties, functions and family gatherings. Locally-sourced produce is prepared in the kitchen and brought to your table, indoors or in the outdoor dining area with stunning views of the Loddon River where you can relax and enjoy the great gastronomical experience. Book in for your special meal.

Celebrate with family and friends this Festive Season Indoor and Outdoor Dining Seasonal a la carte menu prepared with local produce and matched with local wines Live Music Make your Christmas bookings now 5437 3576 thebridgewater.hotel@gmail.com Open Wednesday to Sunday

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Midnight Fantasy fragrances

Pamper Gift Hamper Available from The Loddon Shed

Available from Inglewood Pharmacy Treat the special person in your life with the range of fragrances from Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Beyonce.

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Black Wallaby Ruby Rose

Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Caroline Sabas. Top notes are Plum, Sour Cherry and Raspberry; middle notes are Orchid, Iris and Freesia; base notes are Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

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Little Red Candle Co candle (assorted)

Garden Party Nail Polish Available from Inglewood Pharmacy $2.95 New Garden Party Nail Polish from the people who love colour so much they put it in the name! Colour by TBN exists for one reason: to fulfill the desire for fun, fashionable colours at a price you’ll love. A colour for every occasion.

l Indulge fine chocolates Smoked Salt Bar Dark Chocolate 45g l Indulge fine chocolates Smoked Salt Bar Milk Chocolate 45g

Red Fox sox Available from Boort Newsagency

Red Fox Sox have created some of the most unique and fabulous fashion statements to hit bamboo since the creation of the Panda! They have worked with designers and paired them with a high quality, high bamboo fibre content sock that delivers luxury, comfort, hygiene and style all in one. New and quirky designs in stock.

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Metal Grasshoppers

Pillows

The only grasshopper you will want to see in the garden this summer.

For a good night’s sleep, there’s satisfaction from the pillows made locally at Country Wool Bedding.

Available from Octopus and Queen Tarnagulla

Available from the Country Shop from $45

The quirky metal design and bright colours will create an extra talking point for family and friends visiting over the festive season.

The pillows come in four thicknesses to suit all sleepers and fit standard size pillowcases. Only natural wool is used in this great pillows.

And they make a great small gift for the lover of outdoors who has everything. The grasshoppers also look great indoors.

Pots

John Deere Deluxe Value Gift Set 20cm

Available from Bridgewater Nursery

Available from Miller’s Ag Pyramid Hill Complete your toy vehicle collection with John Deere to head the line-up. This deluxe set includes a pick-up, 4WD tractor and row crop tractor. A great gift idea for mini drivers who wants a head start in getting behind the wheel early! Durable construction, Free rolling wheels and authentic John Deere detailing.

Replace the sting with a grin and a smile with high-quality novelty cactus pots. Ideal for indoor cacti and other plants and in a range of very quirky styles.

Novelty Cactus-Plant

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Jeff and Bear Candles

Chardonnay 2020

Available from Wedderburn Produce and Garden

Available from Water Wheel Wines The versatile white wine for Christmas chicken, turkey and seafood or with the seasonal snacks.

Jeff & Bear candles are made in central Victoria using only the best soy wax products and the finest fragrances available to give you the best quality products.

The Water Wheel Chardonnay has a flinty, funky, cereal nose that leads itself into a rich mouth-filling honeysuckle palate.

All products are handmade, including labels.

John Deere Fun on the Farm Play Set with 4 Vehicles – 20 Piece Set

Beautiful fragrances include Amber + Lavender, Bergamot + Banksia, Bergamot + Patchouli, Black Raspberry, Blueberry Muffin and Bourbon + Spiced Vanilla.

Available from Miller’s Ag Pyramid Hill $49.95

20-piece set. Features 4 John Deere vehicles with 3 wagons. Includes 2 farmers, 4 farm animals, 3 accessories, and 4-piece easy-toassemble fence. Age grade 12 months+.

Introducing Some of the Crown Castleton Publishers range of books

Early Australian Windmills, Water Carts and Troughs, 368 pages, Hardback. All Australian content. $49.95 Early Australian Shearing Machines & C. 464 pages, hardback, section sewn Has a great range of early patented shearing hand pieces, sections on wool presses, wool washes etc. $49.95 Tractors & Traction Engines. 340 pages, Hardback, section sewn. All Australian found content. Pre 1965 content. $49.95 H.V. McKay Sunshine Harvester Works, 224 pages. Hardback, Section sewn. An excellent book with plenty of photographs, line drawings and the history of the company, including H V McKay Massy Harris. $49.95

Classic Tractors in Australia, 192 pages, section sewn, laminated limp cover. A selection of full colour photographs of tractors found in Australia. $29.95 Glimpses of Central Victoria, 192 pages, section sewn, laminated limp cover. Full colour photographs of old buildings, landmarks, sheds etc, mostly taken up back or little used roads. An excellent keepsake. $24.95 Roadside Art in Central Victoria. 160 pages, soft cover, full colour photographs of hay bale art, statues, sculptures in parks, unusual roadside items made by farmers and practical jokers. $24.95.

For our full range books - www.kenarnold.com.au Ken Arnold (03) 54880881 or 0422564852 or email kenarnold@outlook.com.au Crown Castleton Publishers, 359 High St., Golden Square Vic 3555. Single book order add $15 postage. Orders of $100 or more, post free.

Cakes and puddings Available from Arnold Family Butchers Boort From now until Christmas, we will be stocking the delicious Christmas cakes and puddings from Coffee Bank Pyramid Hill. And for those having a hot ham this Christmas you can’t go past this Apple Cider & Dijon Mustard Ham Glaze (This ham was cooked in-store by our masterchef Jye).

The wine is a reflection of the wild yeast fermentation and naturally high fruit quality.

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The Healthy Life Available from Jeanette Shipston Naturopathic Health & Wellness Clinic Health - Happiness - Wellness. Get the best out of your life, living with your body not fighting it! Epigenetics and lifestyle medicine! Modern medicine with ancient traditions. Jeanette Shipston operates an alternative health clinic option for the person who prefers preventive medicine rather than the traditional medical model. Gift vouchers are available.

Scarecrow in the Garden Available from Bridgewater Nursery Metal sculptures add real character to your garden ... from metal chooks to scarecrows that show when it comes to having a green thumb, you’re a real wizard. From smaller courtyards to large gardens, you’ll find garden metal art that will look great around your home. And one of the best things about metal garden art is that it can fit any budget.

The Decorations and the Lights Available from Inglewood Mitre 10 Decorate your home inside and out with lights, inflatables and other decorations from Inglewood Mitre 10. There’s also a range of Christmas trees to take pride and place in your celebration of the festive season and electrical cords and accessories to safely help show the reindeers the way to your home on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Gifts for all the Family Quilts, Pillows and Underblankets Loddon-made from the finest Australian wool. Woolly Warmers therapeutic heat pads made from soft wool encasing our local wheat to retain heat for your trouble spot. Perfect for alleviating pain. Our Loddon-grown range of green tomatoe products and other gifts for family and friends. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE www.thecountryshop.com.au 114 Godfrey St Boort Phone 03 5455 2354

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Weather has harvest starting with a trickle CROP harvesting has started across the Loddon but wet weather has already put farmers behind schedule, The first grain was received at Graincorp’s Tandarra silo on Monday and just a few thousand tonnes have been delivered to its silos at Boort and Mitiamo. Wet weather and cool overnight temperatures are delaying harvests down the east coast. Boort Grain Co-op manager Jon Bucknall said current weather had impacted the lowering of moisture content in canola and barley. “At the weekend, the headers couldn’t start work in paddocks

GRAIN Boort Grain Co-op prices as at Tuesday WHEAT - H1 $386. H2 $381. APW $366. ASW $332. GP1 $286. BARLEY - ISCC malt $303. BAR1MG $275. BAR2 $271. PULSES - Non-GM canola $857 +/- AOF. FABA1 $475. FABA2 $465. Field peas $492. until four in the afternoon. Monday was better around 10am but while farmers dodged a bullet when weekend rain did not eventuate, it’s not looking so promising for a few days this week,” he said, “We need a week of good 25-degree days to get a run. At the moment it’s just a trickle and

everyone is three weeks behind where they would normally be. “Everyone is just trying to make a start and it’s now only a month before Christmas.” Mr Bucknall said Boort had received some deliveries but the volume was down on the same time last year. He said weather was also af-

fecting price offers ahead of harvest and there was expected to be a market glut in lower protein feed grain following rains, particularly in northern New South Wales. However, there had been an increase for premium wheat grades. “We’re not far enough into the harvest to see what effect there will be on the quality of grains being harvested in our region,” he said. “And that also means the effect on domestic and export markets is still to be seen. “At the moment the market is reacting a bit to the unknown.”

Two new faces join board THE Government has appointed two new members to the North Central Catchment Management Authority board. Jan Boynton and Clinton Tilley replace Trish Kevin, Susan Jackson and Efim Tkatchew whose terms expired. Sally Mitchell and chair Julie Miller Markoff have been reappointed for another term. Ms Miller Markoff said: “Trish brought deep knowledge of applied NRM gained through her life as a practitioner. She was alert to the practice changes required for climate change adaptation, and forged strong relationships and communication with many community leaders through the Community Leaders Group and Landcare Chairs’ networks.” Ms Miller Markoff said the new board was perfectly positioned to tackle the challenges and opportunities. “Once again we have a board that comes from diverse walks of life and has a great mix of experience,” she said.

SHEEP MARKET ONE of the bigger yardings so far this spring with 22,000 lambs and 12,500 sheep penned at Bendigo on Monday. Quality improved in the lamb run, with more first draft young lambs available from the southern regions of Pyalong, Kilmore and Yea that were showing the benefits of the extended green grass season. All regular buyers attended and operated in market that opened strongly before loosing some momentum. Bidding favoured heavier lambs, due in part to the influence of northern processing orders due to the wet conditions across NSW. Heaviest young lambs averaged $5 to $10 dearer, while the general run of medium and light trades in the 18-21kg cwt range weakened by $3 to $8/head. Store lambs were also easier despite some bigger lines of well-bred types being offered. The few pens of heavy lambs over 30kg cwt from $289 to a top of $299/head. Most heavy lambs over 26kg cwt from $260 to $285, and the heavy trades, 24-26kg cwt, from $220 to $250/head. These heavier slaughter lambs were estimated between 880c to 940c/kg cwt. Where the market did show more variance was over the bigger volumes of medium and light trades, 18-24kg cwt, which ranged from 780c to 880c/kg cwt depending on breed quality, condition and number in a pen.

In dollar per head terms there was a lot of sales from $170 to $215/head. Store lambs to the paddock mostly $150 to $175/head in a softer result. Demand for sheep was strong, again influenced by the wet weather affecting supplies across NSW. The best price gains were for light and trade weight mutton at an estimated 640c to 680c/kg cwt. Heaviest ewes $207 to $235, general run of ewes $140 to $185/head.

MERINO WETHERS

MERINO EWES

BW,JR & KM McGregor Farms Maldon (90) $190.

BR West Raywood (147) $242, CJ & KM Holt Logan (114) $235, AR Gibson & Son Pyramid Hill (25) $232, C,B & D Forster St Arnaud (78) $227, Meadow Valley Farms Mia Mia (72) $222, Androy Securities P/L Stuart Mill (53) $220, Mark Lanyon Boort (197) $218, D & D Kaylock, Moulamein (42) $214, C & K Holt Logan (39) $213, Nth Monea Farms Longwood (42) $200, GJ Richards Bailieston (38) $200, Glenlyon Highlands (40) $169, RH,JD & R McNutt Knowsley (63) $164.

CROSSBRED EWES AJ & LJ Ryan Mia Mia (58) $232, G & J Teal Riddells Creek (38) $223, PA & EA Russell Donald (15) $221, Derby Downs Marong (17) $220, John M Gross Molka (52) $219, G & I Watson Rochester (22) $210, DI & CL Palmer Bamawm (20) $200, Pete J Howie Mansfield (45) $195, Slater Farming Donald (16) $192, McBurney Farming Longwood (94) $168.

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SUCKERS Glenlyon Past Highlands (68) $299, W & H Ladson Mincha West (31) $289, AJ & LJ Ryan Mia Mia (68) $284, 4G Partnership Yea (53) $280, DT Leahy Tullarook (77) $279, Ngapuhi Willowmavin (69) $278, JM Hiscock & Sons Pyalong (38) $260, Bungle Boori Seymour (26) $260, SE & LG Carless Moliagul (28) $256, RW & AL Baker Dingee (81) $255, Nanny’s Creek Sunday Creek (83) $250, FJ & MM Deane Wahring (35) $250, MT & VL Ryan Pyalong (34) $244, RW Densmore (Boort) (14) $240, A & L Hiscock P/L High Camp (33) $237, DI & CL Palmer Bamawm (48) $235, M & G Lane Colbinabbin (33) $225, Anker Farms Broken Creek (62) $221, GF & CM Rathjen Colbinabbin (74) $218, D & T Sutton Lockington (24) $217, DW & RM Hannigan Buckrabanyule (51) $215, Chartwell Farms Romsey (102) $212, RL, JR & TF Forrest Barjarg (105) $210, P & J McRobert Toolleen (53) $199.

FOR SALE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST “INGLEWOOD ON THE BULLA BULL” INGLEWOOD BRIDGEWATER DISTRICT LOT 1 BAILIE ROAD (A/C ESTATE OF M. HUBNER)

Rural farming land comprising of 66.37 ha – 164.01 ac

CROSSBRED LAMBS B & K Mitrovic Durham Ox (37) $246, T & K Dobson Echuca (22) $232, LR Maxwell Speewa (9) $232, R Polkinghorne Wedderburn (81) $215, Bright Futures Livestock P/L Reedy Creek (134) $210.

SHORN SUCKERS B & F Moon Pyramid Hill (40) $246, MD & P Connors Moama (33) $199.

CROSSBRED WETHERS Ron Chappel Wyuna (14) $240.

Rich red loam topsoil, 100% Arable Suiting all forms of Agriculture, Subdivided into 5 paddocks Water by 3 Dams & Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Good cover of Feed – Rye & Clover with Natural Pasture Terms: 10% Deposit on contract signing. Balance in 60 days. Expression of interest closes Thursday 9th December 2021 3pm Further Particulars: FP Nevins & Co Real Estate P/L 92 Brooke Street INGLEWOOD VIC 3517 Office: 03 5438 3041 James Nevins: 0407 302 900

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FEATURES PERSPECTIVE | quIz

FAST-FORWARD a year from tomorrow and Victorians will be at the polls to elect members of State Parliament for a four-year term and decide what party will occupy the government benches in Spring Street. The Victorian election carnival will actually virtually done and dusted by November 26, 2022. Pre-poll gives those with “other things to do” a way of avoiding queues, sausage sizzles and cake stalls on the real election day. With the number of people taking the pre-poll option rising, there’s a fair chance the result may well have been decided (but not counted) before election night. So as the Victorian Government enters the final quarter of its term, there will be increasing politicking and campaigning across the spectrum. Discussions at the upcoming festive season barbecues will play a role in determining local issues and aspirations. New Loddon mayor Dan Straub has already flagged that local roads and telecommunications remain priorities for council to improve connection in the region.

By CHRIS EARL The year, although punctuated by COVID restrictions and lockdowns (these may well feature in campaigning over the next 12 months), has brought out other local issues, some for particular communities while others are more far reaching. The urgent need for funds to bring camper facilities up to scratch at the historic Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve is one. Until now, most maintenance has been done through prudent management of limited finances by the local committee. But with $100,000 bill for needed improvements, that’s a step too far for the committee. Down the road in Newbridge, the community is continuing its push to have water and sewerage connected. With more than 120 home blocks sitting idle and vacant, any government serious about investment in rural towns would see funding the connection of services a no-brainer ... and a boost to the Loddon that would match the investment being made by rural-based industries. The state election campaign

will be one of two halves for the Loddon with the southern end in the ultra marginal seat of Ripon where Louise Staley will seek to overturn a notional Labor margin to retain it for the Liberals. Labor has been reported as having closed nominations for preselection. Perhaps its candidate will be in place for the final barbecues of the season. In the north of the Loddon, communities are represented by Peter Walsh (Nationals) or Jacinta Allan (Labor), both on handsome margins and unlikely to be dislodged unless there is a seismic realignment in voter intentions of unprecedented proportions. But these northern communities, too, have needs that must not be ignored after the barbecue flame flickers out. Before the state campaign hits its crescendo, there’s another election not too far away. Sometime in the next five months, a federal election will also be called. It means the festive barbecue season of 2021 - COVID freedom and all - will shape the discussions on having local visions and visions put before the candidates.

Loddon Shire Council also conducts business network dinners around the shire to help local businesses connect.

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

The program provides young people with work experience, industry contacts and transferable workplace skills to help when applying for jobs. Current Take Overs available include: Design and create murals for a business and Make a website for local artisans.

The directory provides a snapshot of businesses in local communities and acts as a central listing of the many small businesses that employ local people and contribute to the vibrancy of the Loddon Shire.

If you need assistance updating an entry, please contact Executive and Commercial Services Officer (03) 5494 1200.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

If you’re a young person looking to get some work experience to help you find a job, North Central LLEN’s Youth Take Over can help.

Loddon Shire Council has an online directory of local businesses in the Shire to assist residents and visitors find products and services.

Listings can be added at www.loddon.vic.gov.au/For-residents/BusinessDirectory

To find out more (including more Take Overs in the near future) go to www.ncllen.org.au/take-overs.html

Community group listings The community directory on Council’s website provides information about local community groups including sporting clubs, welfare organisations, historical societies, cemeteries, service clubs, social groups, religious organisations, schools and community services. Organisations can add or update their listing at www.loddon.vic.gov.au/For-residents/ Community-support/Community-Directory

Swimming pools open from Saturday

SWIMMING pools are scheduled to open from this Saturday. The planned season start last weekend was postponed due to cooler weather. Council will bank unutilised opening hours from last weekend to be used throughout the remainder of the pool season. There are five swimming pools within Loddon Shire, located at Boort, Inglewood, Mitiamo, Pyramid Hill and Wedderburn. The swimming pool season gets underway this week. Council has appointed Belgravia Leisure to manage its swimming pools.

WEDDERBURN

SERPENTINE

41 High Street Wedderburn 3515

37 Peppercorn Way Serpentine 3516

T: 5494 1200 F: 5494 3003

T: 5494 1202 F: 5437 8407

Open to the public, subject to

Currently closed to the public, customer support service available by phone

COVID-19 restrictions Cr Dan Straub Mayor Terrick Ward 0429 236 399

Cr Neil Beattie Boort Ward 0427 552 468

Cr Wendy Murphy Inglewood Ward 0436 457 170

ANSWERS

North Central LLEN Youth Take Over

Directory promotes business in the Shire

If you are a new business in the Shire, please add your details to our directory. Business owners may add, update or delete their own listings.

17. Which musical instrument has forty-seven strings and seven pedals? 18. In nautical terms, what is the opposite of port? . 19. What was Marilyn Monroe’s natural hair colour? 20. Which city does the River Lagan flow through?

1. Almonds. 2. Oxygen. 3. San Francisco, California. 4.1945. 5. Tennis. 6. Blackcurrants. 7. Yves Saint Laurent. 8. Margaret Attwood. 9. ‘A leopard never changes its spots’. 10. Damascus. 11. Hawaii and Arizona. 12. 82. 13. Frasier. 14. John Lennon. 15. My Heart Will Go On. 16. None. 17. Harp. 18. Starboard. 19. Ginger. 20. Belfast.

Barbecue talks will shape year’s debate

1. What nut is used to make marzipan? 2. What element does ‘O’ represent on the periodic table? 3. Where would you find the Golden Gate bridge? 4. What year did World War Two end? 5. What sport did Fred Perry play? 6. What is the main fruit in Ribena? 7. In fashion, what does YSL stand for? 8. Who wrote The Handmaid’s Tale? 9. Complete the well-known phrase: ‘A leopard never changes its ____’ 10. What is the oldest inhabited city in the world? 11. What are the two US states who don’t observe the daylight saving time? 12. How many moons does Saturn have? 13. Which American comedy series has won a record 37 Emmy Awards? 14. Which member of The Beatles had dyslexia? 15. What is the title of the movie Titanic theme song? 16. How many teeth does an aardvark have?

Cr Linda Jungwirth Tarnagulla Ward 0428 259 082

Cr Gavan Holt Wedderburn Ward 0408 943 008

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION

MEETINGS

NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE

For the purpose of conducting the 2021 Bridgewater Ski School to be held from Monday 6 December to Friday 10 December 2021 between the hours of 7:30am to 3:00pm, participants are exempt as follows:

Loddon Shire Council, as the declared waterway manager for the Loddon River at Bridgewater between Flour Mill Weir and Sweeney’s Lane, hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that the waters of the Loddon River between the Calder Highway bridge and the boat ramp at Sweeney’s Lane are prohibited to all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the 2021 Bridgewater Ski School. The exclusion zone takes effect between 7:30am and 3:00pm from 6 December to 10 December 2021.

State Rules made under the Marine Act 1988

BY ORDER OF LODDON SHIRE COUNCIL

Loddon Shire Council as the declared waterway manager for the waters of Loddon River at Bridgewater between Flour Mill Weir and Sweeney’s Lane, makes the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic):

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INGLEWOOD & DISTRICTS HEALTH SERVICE 26TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 2021 5:30PM GUEST SPEAKER: DR. ROBERT WEBSTER VICTORIAN STATE PRESIDENT OF THE RETURNED SERVICE LEAGUE

1. Clause 2(a) – 5 knots within 50 metres of a person in the water. 2. Clause 2(c) – 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel.

Inglewood Town Hall 25 Verdon Street Inglewood followed by supper

Waterway Rules made under the Marine Act 1988 3. Clause 62.2 of Schedule 62 – 5 knot speed restriction within waters not specified as Exclusive Use and Special Purpose Areas between Flour Mill Weir and Sweeney’s Lane. 4. Clause 62.6(a) of Schedule 62 – Exclusive Use and Special Purpose Area for Slalom and Ski Jumping - modified to allow for trick skiing. 5. Clause 62.7(d) of Schedule 62 – operating times for the Exclusive Use and Special Purpose Area for ‘Water Skiing’. Marine Safety Regulations 2012 6. Regulation 103 – person being towed must wear a PFD at all times. 7. Regulation 104(1) – master must not allow the vessel to be operated unless each person onboard wears a PFD. 8. Regulation 104(2) – master must not allow the vessel to tow a person unless the person is wearing a PFD. 9. Regulation 100(3) - the person must wear a PFD (of type specified) at all times when vessel is underway. EXEMPTION CONDITIONS  Masters of participating vessels are only exempt from items 1 and 2 when undertaking rescue responsibilities to retrieve persons in distress, provide for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of safety on shore.  Masters of participating vessels are only exempt from items 3-5 for the duration of the events.  Water skiers are only exempt from item 6 and item 9 when participating in trick skiing activities.  Masters of participating vessels are only exempt from item 8 when towing water skiers who are participating in trick events, and item 7 when retrieving water skiers who are participating in trick events and exempt from wearing a personal flotation device.  All persons on vessels associated with the event, or participants performing acts which are not ‘Trick’ events, must wear PFDs at all times.  Should vessels or persons not involved in the event enter the exclusion zone, the event must be stopped until the unauthorised vessel or person has moved outside of the zone.  These exemptions apply between 6 December and 10 December 2021 between hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm, to persons and vessels registered to participate in the 2021 Bridgewater Ski School on the Loddon River, within the event area waters between the Calder Highway Bridge and the boat ramp at Sweeney’s Lane, provided the stated safety controls and undertakings detailed in the application form and associated documentation are adhered to. BY ORDER OF LODDON SHIRE COUNCIL

Appointments to the board of directors of Inglewood and Districts Health Service

Appointments to the boards of directors of Boort District Health The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Boort District Health with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2022. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications. Collaboration, through the recently established Health Service Partnerships, is a key Victorian Government priority https://www2. health.vic.gov.au/health-service-partnership. Applicants should have a demonstrated history of achievement through collaboration and partnering. Being able to demonstrate strong working relationships, particularly in the Victorian health sector, will be highly valued. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community. Boort District Health is a small rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services for our local communities. The Health Service has one campus located in the township of Boort. Further information is available on our website https//www.bdh.vic.gov.au The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards, and committees, broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people. Applications close at Midnight Monday 29 November 2021. Further information including how to apply, please visit: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/governance For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact Liz Cleary, Liz.Cleary@health.vic.gov.au; 03 9595 1363 For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Kathryn Velleley, Kathryn.Velleley@bdh.vic.gov.au; 0418 550 511

The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Inglewood and Districts Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2022. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications. Collaboration, through the recently established Health Service Partnerships, is a key Victorian Government priority https://www2.health.vic. gov.au/health-service-partnership. Applicants should have a demonstrated history of achievement through collaboration and partnering. Being able to demonstrate strong working relationships, particularly in the Victorian health sector, will be highly valued. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community. Inglewood and Districts Health Service is a small rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services for our local communities. The Health Service has its campus located in the township of Inglewood. Further information is available on our website https://www.idhs.vic.gov.au/ The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards, and committees, broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people. Applications close at Midnight Monday 29 November 2021. Further information including how to apply, please visit: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/governance For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact Liz Cleary, Liz.Cleary@health.vic.gov.au; 03 9595 1363 For all enquiries regarding the Board, please contact Sharon Williams, Board Secretary, at Eassistant@idhs.vic.gov.au, or on 03 5431 7001.

RSVP essential by Monday 29 November Please contact Sharon Williams (03) 5437 7001 ea@idhs.vic.gov.au Proof of double vaccination required on entry The AGM will also be streamed online, please RSVP to receive the online details.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 9th December 2021 Railway Hotel 6.30pm Members welcome Chair John Campbell 0437 077 887 Secretary Nicole Myles 0429 321 652

Your are invited to our next dinner on Wednesday 8th December Bridgewater Hotel at 6.30pm Guest speaker: Carly Noble RSVP by November 30th to Sue Brown 54373258 or 0409198974

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MEETINGS WEDDERBURN AND DISTRICT HARNESS RACING CLUB Inc.

BUSINESS, TRADES & SERVICES

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2021 7.30PM AT DONALDSON PARK

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Mitiamo Progress Association Annual General Meeting Tuesday 30 November 2021 7.30pm The Mitiamo Tavern All Welcome Come and contribute ideas and wishes for what you would like to see in Mitiamo. Cr Dan Straub will be in attendance. Contact Sue Thomas 0427 365 307

Carey has a focus on natural lines CAREY Ims moved her Horse World business to Inglewood six years ago. “As an independent saddlery, we have always carried a wide array of products not only catering to the equine sector, but also stock and domestic animals, all the way through to humans,” Carey said. “We have always maintained a keen

focus on natural products and remedies.” And Carey has an outstanding commitment to a high level of customer service and loves interacting with clients. “It’s about helping them enjoy their pastimes,” Carey said. Carey’s Brooke Street business is also a showcase for local artisans.

“In line with the customer service focused approach that the business takes, I enjoy networking with local artisans, creating space to showcase their talents,” Carey said. “The one thing I would say to everybody is come in and have a look around as I’m sure there is something for everyone.”

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CAREERS AT LODDON Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. Our vision is to be a prosperous, vibrant and engaged community and we deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community. Loddon is now seeking applications for the following positions from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a difference and help shape our future.

Registered Nurse/ Endorsed Enrolled Nurse casual position for immediate start. Orientation and training will be provided. General Nursing duties, wound care, pathology collection, home visits etc. If you would like any further details or to apply for this position, contact our centre or send resume to: centre.manager@dbnc.com.au Inquiries: Kylie Smith Centre Manager Dingee Bush Nursing Centre PH: 54 368 309 Email: centre.manager@dbnc.com.au

Gracie Noonan and Addie Keats enjoy the activities during the week. LH PHOTO

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ACTIVITIES may have been later than planned but that did not stop Inglewood youngsters enjoying activities at the town hub last week. The community neighbourhood house put on a series of after-school activities for Children’s Week. The program was originally planned earlier in the year but was delayed by COVID restrictions. Neighbourhood house volunteers

helped run the program including Alice Leach who brought added energy and excitement to activities that included games and painting. Special competitions were held for the various activities and children encouraged to support each other finishing paintings and in novel games. Youngsters also participated in dancing and biscuit making. The week finished with a movie night.

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Volunteer Alice Leach encourages children having fun at the hub. LH PHOTO

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SPORT

Diggers get up in grand final thriller

Chuckers Kevin Walton eyes his next dart in Sunday’s grand finals at Wedderburn. LH PHOTO

A Grade premiers Gold Diggers who defeated BCs. LH PHOTO

Nullawil appeal set for next week AFL Central Victoria will next week hear an appeal by Nullawil against the Golden Rivers Football League refusal to grant a clearance to North Central. General manager Carol Cathcart said the appeal was listed for Wednesday and a decision would be announced within 48 hours.

Nullawil wants to join North Central where it says there is a higher level of competition. The club has been dominant for several years in Golden Rivers, winning the last two senior football premierships and undefeated in 11 games in 2021 — with an average winning margin of 105 points.

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GOLD DIGGERS scored a thrilling win in Sunday’s Loddon Darts Association A Grade grand final. The Weddburn team snuck home 4-3 against the favoured BCs. John Griffin scored five tons for BCs and Melissa Sinnott had four while for the premiers Bob Montebello shot three. Other members of the winning Gold Diggers were Robina Little (captain) Steve Formosa, Tim Noordennen and Allen Noordennen In B Grade, honours went to St Arnaud RSL who defeated Chuckers 4-1 where the highlight was St Arnaud’s Tim Hedger throwing three tons. Other members of the St Arnaud side were Darren Dennis, Tyson Wright (captain), Gordon Wright and Diane Wright. The association grand final had been delayed by restrictions and planned tournaments for 2021 cancelled. Meanwhile, darts resumed at Victoria Hotel Pyramid Hill this week. First round winners: Genevieve Trice, Janine Worth. Final round: Genevieve Trice.

St Arnaud RSL won the B Grade title. LH PHOTO

Growth spurs push to boost facilities

BOORT-YANDO Cricket Club has launched a $10,000 fundraising appeal to upgrade its home ground facilities. The club wants to build a new facility at Boort District School that will include a large open shade area with equipment storage room and kitchenette and barbecue area. “With over 24 juniors playing and many committed families and volunteers involved we are excited about the next few years,” said one of the appeal organisers Jo Bear. “ We hope that we can build on this positive atmosphere by providing high class facilities for our club but also for the school to ensure long-term use.” “Cricket has been played in Boort and district for the best part of 150 years and it is terrific to see it thriving and providing the opportunity for community members to play and watch our national sport.” After a short hiatus in the mid-2000s the club re-gathered in 2015 to field an under 14 team in the Northern District Cricket Association. This success and enthusiasm by the Boort community led to

the senior team reforming in 2016 to play in Upper Loddon which was joined by an under 17 team the next season where they won the premiership in their first season. “We are proud to report that we continue to have high numbers in both our junior teams with enthusiastic family support,” Jo said. “This season we have 12 players in the under 13 competition, 13 in the under 17s and good numbers in the seniors ... when harvest finishes. “The club is also working with the school to deliver an in-school Cricket Blast-type program for Years 4-6 students – both male and female which will culminate in a half-day cricket carnival in which the cricket club hopes to assist.“ The club has recently installed and funded a new synthetic playing pitch. Two-lane training nets are also nearing completion “Projects of this magnitude don’t happen overnight but with the current growth of the club and our future requirements, we hope to fundraise in order to achieve our new exciting goal within the next two years,” Jo said.

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Scalping of a giant INGLEWOOD has claimed one of the biggest scalps in Bendigo Division 1 bowls. The win over Kangaroo Flat on Saturday is believed to be the Woodies’ first ever pennant over the Flat. Players described it as a great away win against one of the giants of bowls in Bendigo. It was a wonderful team effort with the final score being Inglewood 89 shots (16points) to Kangaroo Flat 64 shots (two points). Rinks were up and down all day except for the rink of Robert Day, Ian Chamberlain, Jack Nevins and Mark Roberts who were never headed and won the Café 3517 prize for the best preformed rink on the day. The victory was a strong follow-on from the tight win over Castlemaine in Inglewood’s first game of the season. And the day’s round had added celebration for Inglewood. After having a tough day the week before, what a magnificent rebound win at home by the Division 5 team against an experienced Kangaroo Flat team. They won 96 shots (16 points) to 74 shots (two points). Three rinks were up and one rink lost by only two shots with best performed rink being David Whitehead, Helen Leach, Bev Taig and Greg Sommers. Both teams are at home this Saturday and a barbecue will be held afterwards. The midweek pennant began in earnest with mixed results. Division 5, with many experienced players, are very competitive in this division and got off to a great start with both rinks having wins. The end result was Inglewood winning 54 shots (14 points) to Strathfieldsaye 41 shots (0 points). Winner of the Cousin Jack’s Bakehouse/Jacqui Hecker prize for the best winning rink in midweek Bowls went to Pam Kelly, Arthur Harrison, Zelma Dowling and Joan Roberts. Division 1 didn’t get off to the perfect start they were hop-

Calivil’s Warren Miles during pennant action on Satuday. LH PHOTO ing for and went down 46 shots (four points) to Golden Square 53 shots (12 points). The Inglewood Bowling Club are holding a midweek medley tournament on December 8 . REGION PENNANT RESULTS BENDIGO - Division 1: Kangaroo Flat 64-2 lost to Inglewood 89-16. Division 3: Strathfieldsaye 80-3 lost to Serpentine 8215. Division 5: Calivil 69-2 lost to Marong

84-16, Castlemaine 70-14 d Dingee 62-4. Inglewood 96-16 d Kangaroo Flat 74-2. Division 6: Bridgewater 70-4 lost to South Bendigo 81-14. Midweek - Division 1: Bendigo 63-16 d Inglewood 51-0. Division 4: Bridgewater 44-0 lost to White Hills 69-16, Bendigo VRI 68-14 d Dingee 55-2, Calivil-Serpentine 44-0 lost to Golden Square 68-16. NORTHERN - Division 2: Pyramid Hill 51 lost to Cohuna Golf 56, Division 3: Pyramid Hill 35 lost to Barham 67. Midweek - Division 1: Pyramid Hill 70 d Barham 42. Division 2: Cohuna 72 d Pyramid Hill 15. NORTH CENTRAL - Division 1: Boort

46-0 lost to St Arnaud 103-12, Wedderburn 67-8 d Donald 64-4. Division 2: Boort 7912 d St Arnaud 44-0, Korong Vale 81-9 d Donald 62-5. Midweek: Wedderburn 81-11 d Korong Vale 55-1, St Arnaud 61-2 lost to Boort 70.10.

WEDDERBURN Ruth Hall has won the women’s 100 up and in the club fours championship, Ruth Hall, Sandra Standfield, Robina Little and Helen Stephenson took honours.

SPORT

THE Breeders Crown Finals night at Melton produced wonderful results. The highlight WAS being Emma Stewart, winning six of the 10 races including four of the Breeders Crown Finals. Veteran Great Western trainer Peter Manning combined with his daughter Kerryn to win the twoyear-old colts and geldings Breeders Crown Final with Plymouth Chubb. District trainers and owners enjoyed success over the last two weeks including former Calivil footballer and umpire Mark Thompson now at Rochester who won races at Maryborough and Echuca on Thursday night followed by the win of Pas Guarantee who won at Charlton on Sunday. Serpentine owner Leon Mulquiny also had a win at Charlton with Mon Bel Ange driven by Jack Laugher, whilst Wedderburn’s Shirley Hargreaves is a part owner in Speedie Eadie who won at Bendigo. Inglewood-trained Vincent Kai racked up another placing when running second beaten a short half head at the same meeting. District harness racing clubs will conduct their annual meetings in the next two weeks - Wedderburn on Monday and Boort on December 9. Boort has received its dates with racing on January 2 and the cup on March 6. Tips for this week - Melton; Race 2 No 10 – Cuchulainn, Race 4 No 8 Mona Mia.

Mighty Blues have a ball MEMBERS of the first-ever Loddon Valley Football League champion side came together on Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of their grand final win over Calivil. Team member Ian “Barney” Triplet organised the reunion of the 1971 Inglewood side at Steve’s Empire Hotel after a small group met two months ago to discuss bringing the crew together. And captain-coach Ralph Conboy made a special presentation to the club during the reunion: the match football will now be displayed with other memorabilia from the stellar year.

Ralph Conboy with Tim Birthisel and the famous ball. LH PHOTO

Back together: Inglewood’s 1971 premiership and champion team. LH PHOTO

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SPORT | TENNIS

Convincing displays Bickford M. Blake 2-6. B. Bayliss T. Mannix lost to B. Bickford D. Gearing 5-6. B. Bayliss A. Bearman lost to M. Blake D. Gearing 0-6. MIXED: J. Pearse M. Trew lost to J. Cox S. Gearing 2-6. K. Pickering D. Bice lost to C. Green K. Walters 2-6. L. Anderson L. Bice lost to W. Kelly B. Bickford 0-6. M. Amory B. Bayliss lost to L. Tunn N. Trethowan 0-6. T. Strybosch T. Mannix lost to S. Blake M. Blake 1-6. A. Bearman R. Trew lost to B. Trethowan D. Gearing 0-6

Newbridge 5-67 lost to Lockwood 13-95 A LADIES: E. Jenkyn K. Graham d D. Wells L. Knight 6-3. E. Jenkyn A. Broom lost to D. Wells R. Coutts 1-6. K. Graham A. Broom lost to L. Knight R. Coutts 1-6. B LADIES: S. Wallace T. Higgs lost to K. Mannix C. Shevlin 4-6. S. Wallace M. Johnson lost to K. Mannix A. Wells 0-6. T. Higgs M. Johnson lost to C. Shevlin A. Wells 4-6. A MEN: M. Johnson D. Graham lost to L. Nixon R. Wells 4-6. M. Johnson S. Atkins lost to L. Nixon A. Mclean 3-6. D. Graham S. Atkins lost to R. Wells A. Mclean 3-6. B MEN: A. Broom J. Sutherland d C. Scoble M. Harvey 6-4. A. Broom D. White d C. Scoble M. Curnow 6-0. J. Sutherland D. White lost to M. Harvey M. Curnow 5-6. MIXED: K. Graham M. Johnson d D. Wells L. Nixon 6-5. E. Jenkyn D. Graham lost to L. Knight A. Mclean 3-6. A. Broom S. Atkins lost to R. Coutts R. Wells 4-6. S. Wallace A. Broom d K. Mannix C. Scoble 6-3. T. Higgs J. Sutherland lost to C. Shevlin M. Harvey 4-6. M. Johnson D. White lost to A. Wells

Wilsons Reef 17-107 d Woodstock 1-38 A LADIES: G. Thompson B. McKimmie lost to J. Leversha K. Punton 5-6. G. Thompson K. Bingham d J. Leversha K. Punton 6-5. B. McKimmie K. Bingham d K. Punton K. Punton 6-3, B LADIES: C. Taylor J. Baker d A. Andrews-Stone N. Earl 6-0. C. Taylor X. Coghill d A. Andrews-Stone L. Collins 6-0. J. Baker X. Coghill d N. Earl L. Collins 6-2. A MEN: S. Taylor J. Taylor d N. Punton D. Heather 6-4. S. Taylor Z. Porlai d N. Punton T. Heather 6-2. J. Taylor Z. Porlai d D. Heather T. Heather 6-1 B MEN: H. Taylor J. Wiffen d C. Hercus C. Dangerfield 6-0. H. Taylor B. Taylor d C. Hercus J. Baker 6-0. J. Wiffen B. Taylor d C. Dangerfield J. Baker 6-0. MIXED: G. Thompson S. Taylor d K. Punton N. Punton 6-2. B. McKimmie H. Taylor d J. Leversha D. Heather 6-3. K. Bingham J. Wiffen d K. Punton T. Heather 6-2. C. Taylor B. Taylor d N. Earl C. Dangerfield 6-1. J. Baker Z. Porlai d A. Andrews-Stone J. Baker 6-3. X. Coghill J. Taylor d H. Wigg C. Hercus 6-4.

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Derby 5-63 lost to Marong 13-92 A LADIES: L. Naughton M. Simons lost to S. Hardingham G. Turnbull 3-6. L. Naughton P. Normoyle d S. Hardingham H. Turnbull 6-3. M. Simons P. Normoyle lost to G. Turnbull H. Turnbull 3-6. B LADIES: D. Normoyle K. Galea d T. Clapp Unspecified player 6-0. D. Normoyle T. Hayes d T. Clapp J. Cornish 6-3. K. Galea T. Hayes lost to J. Cornish partner 5-6 . S. Bruce W. Crane lost to L. Frankel Z. Turnbull 3-6. S. Bruce N. Pollock lost to L. Frankel J. McCaig 0-6. W. Crane N. Pollock lost to Z. Turnbull J. McCaig 2-6. B. Galea N. Naughton lost to M. McCaig P. Leersen 1-6. B. Galea D. Daldy lost to M. McCaig T. Hardingham 1-6. N. Naughton D. Daldy lost to P. Leersen T. Hardingham 1-6. MIXED: N. Naughton D. Normoyle lost to Z. Turnbull G. Turnbull 5-6. N. Pollock M. Simons lost to L. Frankel H. Turnbull 3-6. B. Galea K. Galea lost to J. McCaig T. Clapp 3-6. S. Bruce P. Normoyle d M. McCaig J. Cornish 6-4. W. Crane T. Hayes lost to P. Leersen partner 3-6. D. Daldy L. Naughton d T. Hardingham S. Hardingham 6-4.

Woodvale 0-22 lost to Harcourt 18-108 A LADIES: J. Pearse K. Pickering lost to J. Cox W. Kelly 0-6. J. Pearse L. Bice lost to J. Cox K. Walters 0-6. K. Pickering L. Bice lost to W. Kelly K. Walters 1-6. B LADIES: M. Amory S. Garlick lost to M. Atkin N. Trethowan 0-6. S. Garlick T. Strybosch lost to M. Atkin B. Trethowan 1-6. M. Amory T. Strybosch lost to N. Trethowan B. Trethowan 2-6. A MEN: L. Anderson M. Trew lost to S. Gearing L. Tunn 1-6. D. Bice M. Trew lost to S. Gearing C. Green 3-6. D. Bice L. Anderson lost to C. Green L. Tunn 2-6. B MEN: A. Bearman T. Mannix lost to B.

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MYLES Livingstone is lining up for a second season playing with Powlett in the Inglewood and District Tennis Association. The youngster was part of the winning Powlett team at the weekend. He comes out from Bendigo to play with cousins from the Powlett district. And Myles’ appearance on the courts at Inglewood on Saturday was a sure sign of his recovery from a football injury. Myles fractured his neck in July but has achieved a quick return to sport.

MARONG

DERBY has suffered its first defeat of the Marong association season. The home court advantage was wiped out by Marong who stormed home in the mixed sets for a convincing victory. Sitting on top the ladder after three rounds is Harcourt who achieved a whitewash over Woodvale, conceding just 22 games for the match. It was a slightly better performance for Woodstock overcoming late-week player shortages to pick up one set against a very strong Wilsons Reef. The final match of the round saw Newbridge lower its colours at home to Lockwood.

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Myles makes quick return to sport

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Two sit clear on top of ladder FENTONS Creek and Loddon Eagles share ladder leaderhship in the Inglewood Association. A full round was played on Saturday with the closest match seeing Powlett take honours from Loddon Eagles. Powlett 17 points 12 sets 149 games defeated Loddon Eagles 13 points 12 sets and 148 games Men’s doubles: Powlett 4 sets 55 games to Loddon Eagles 4 sets

INGLEWOOD

49 games. Ladies doubles: Powlett 5 sets 56 games to Loddon Eagles 3 sets 51 games. Mixed doubles: Powlett 3 sets 38 games to Loddon Eagles 5 sets 48 games Fentons Creek 21 points 15 sets 152 games defeated Korong Vale 6 points 6 sets and 94 games Men’s doubles: Fentons Creek

6 sets 48 games to Korong Vale 0 sets 24 games. Ladies doubles: Fentons Creek 4 sets 45 games to Korong Vale 4 sets 44 games. Mixed doubles: Fentons Creek 5 sets 59 games to Korong Vale 2 sets 26 games Fentons Creek ................................ 28 Loddon Eagles ............................... 28 Korong Vale .................................... 21 Powlett ........................................... 17 Wedderburn Junction ..................... 14

Splashing actions off the court

BOORT tennis on Saturday had 24 players split into three sections but there seemed to be just as much action off the court as there was on it! President Damien Lanyon fell into the Lake trying to retrieve a tennis ball. He seemed to think that he could anchor his 110kg frame to the edge of the lake by holding the hand of 12-year-old, 45kg, Cooper Gooding. Once Cooper realised his light

BOORT frame was no match for the president’s, he released his hand, sending the president into the lake. And Nathan Gooding was concerned with strange chook noises coming from his ute, only to discoverer that his prize winning cock from the 2019 Boort Show had hitched a ride to tennis in the engine bay!

Back on court and it was an excellent turnout for the junior coaching clinic held before the day’s play, with 20 future stars in attendance. Winners for the three sections on the day were Jacob Mulquiny, Alister McDougal and Cam McLachlan in for his first hit. The club is running social matches until Christmas with the competitive team season starting in the New Year.

North home in a thriller

One of Dingee’s successul women on Saturday was Alicia Hay. LH PHOTO

CALIVIL North narrowly defeated Dingee by 10 games in Saturday’s Loddon Valley round. The home side finished 98-88 (4-1) in a match that could have gone either way, just sneaking ahead in the mixed. Calivil North Men 35 defeated Dingee men 21. Calivil North ladies 27 lost to Dingee ladies 36. In the mixed, Calivil North 36 defeated Dingee 31. Mincha West was home to Serpentine winning all sections, 119 to 83 games (5-0). Mincha West men 41 defeated Serpentine men 29. Mincha West ladies 38 defeated Serpentine ladies 32. Mincha West mixed 40 defeated Serpentine mixed 22.

LODDON VALLEY Raywood was host to Lake Meran but was defeated in all sections losing 102 games to 90 (0 to 5 points). However, the ladies and mixed were extremely close. Raywood men 32 lost to Lake Meran 40, Raywood ladies 26 lost to Lake Meran 29, mixed Raywood 32 lost to Lake Meran 33. Calivil forfeited to Yarrawalla. A junior round robin was played by Calivil North with eight players participating. Ava Maxted had a successful afternoon winning four sets, followed closely by Kyen Maxted and Aidan Roulston.

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CRICKET | SPORT

Pitch Power rips into Band bats

BEN POWER wreaked havoc on the new Arnold pitch in Saturday’s maiden match against Wedderburn Band in Upper Loddon cricket. The Arnold bowler claimed four of the first six wickets to have last year’s grand finalists faltering at 6-41 in their chase to catch the home team’s 6-160 after 35 overs. Only Adam Postle could keep the visitor’s tail wagging as he added 21 of the final 27 runs. Arnold’s commanding win came from a solid opening knock by captain Phil Scholes who briefly partnered Cameron Dale, top scoring with 70 not out. The win sets Arnold on a good footing for this weekend including the T20 Kookaburra Cup starting with a game against Echuca at Bendigo’s QEO on Sunday. Bridgewater shrugged off their premiership hangover against Boort-Yando but the result came down to the final over. Boort-Yando fell three runs

shy of the 140 set when Bridgey batted first. Tom McKinley put in a stellar opening knock for Bridgewater, batting out the runnings for an undefeated 73 and had good support for mid-order bats Wickham and Murphy. Boort-Yando skipper Jarrod Hordoras took two wickets and then put in a solid knock of 11 when at the crease. Fergus Bear, batting at No 3, top-scored with 43 before being caught by Toby Naughton.

BOORT-YANDO moved to outright ladder leaders of Upper Loddon junior cricket after defeating Bridgewater in round two, the first of the one dayers. The other winning team was Arnold who had a convincing win over Wedderburn. Arnold had first use of the turf wicket at Wedderburn and knocked up a total of two for 110. Gabe Nevins led the way retiring on 32, while Campbell Hancock and Flynn Lock also made good contributions. Nash and Aihen Turner were the two wicket takers for Wedderburn. In reply, the young Wedder-

burn team battled their way to a total of 37 being dismissed in the last over of the day. Top scorer was Kayla Cramp who was playing in her first game. Nevins finished with two wickets and two catches to compliment his 32 runs while Hancock and Blake Coffey both chipped in with two wickets. Bridgewater batted first after winning the toss against BoortYando. Skipper Toby Naughton and Kai Lister scored the bulk of the runs with Naughton remaining undefeated on 42, while Lister was last man out for 37 in Bridgewater’s final total of 102.

BOORT-YANDO LOST TO BRIDGEWATER BRIDGEWATER T McKinley not out ................................73 D Wood b J Hodoras ...............................0 H McKinley b D Crilly ...............................1 B Wickham c F Bear b H Weaver ..........27 PB Murphy c H Weaver b A Cockerell ...26 R Taylor b J Hodoras ...............................5 T Naughton not out .................................1 Extras ......................................................7 Total .................................. 5/140 (cc) BOWLING: J Hodoras 7-3-2-7, W Toose 5-0-0-38, D Crilly 7-3-1-14, A Cockerell 7-01-35, B Minogue 3-0-0-12, H Weaver 4-0-119, A Knight 2-0-0-11.

Arnold’s Phil Scholes christens the new pitch on Saturday. LH PHOTO BOORT-YANDO A Knight b D Wood ................................. 9 B Minogue b K Bloom ............................ 8 F Bear c T Naughton b K Bloom .......... 43 J Hodoras c B Wickham b T Mckinley . 11 A Cockerell b H McKinley ......................28 I McLean not out .....................................5 H Weaver b H McKinley .........................10 W Toose lbw K Bloom ............................ 2 D Crilly b D Wood ................................. 10 G Zanker not out .....................................0 Extras ....................................................11 Total .................................. 8/137 (cc) BOWLING: K Bloom 7-1-3-30, D Wood ..... 7-0-2-28, T Naughton 7-1-0-25, T McKinley 7-2-1-28, H McKinley 7-0-2-23.

Cockerell, Potter reply with innings authority

ARNOLD P Scholes c F Turnbull b A Postle .........17 D Mason b A Postle .................................4 C Dale not out .......................................70 R Metelmann c M Smith b A Postle ......17 B Power b A Postle .................................0 R Taylor lbw b Holt ..................................0 J Power c N Holt b S Giorlando ............10 J McHale not out .................................. 26 Extras ....................................................14 Total .................................. 6/160 (cc) BOWLING: A Postle 7-0-4-23, W Holt 7-0-022, I Holt 7-0-0-18, N Holt 6-0-1-32, L Holt 2-0-0-12, S Giorlando 5-0-1-36, F Turnbull 10-0-10.

WEDDERBURN L Holt c P Scholes b B Power .................0 I Holt c P Scholes b J McHale ...............11 W Holt c D Mason b B Power .............. 10 N Holt c A Davies b B Power ................14 M Smith c C Dale b B Power .................. 2 J Postle c J Power b J McHale ...............1 D Kleehamer c B Metelmann b D Mason ...3 A Postle c C Dale b D Mason ................21 S Giorlando not out .................................4 F Turnbull c P Scholes b R Metelmann ... 0 M Matthews c J McHale b C Dale .......... 1 Extras ......................................................2 Total ...............................................68 BOWLING: J McHale 5-2-2-8, B Power 7-14-21, R Metelmann 7-1-1-20, D Mason . 4 0-2-20, C Dale 0.2-0-1-0.

Alex Cockerell and Tom Potter both scored 30s to set the BoortYando’s innings up and Jacob Mulquiny ensured victory for his team by contributing 23 before retiring. Five Bridgewater bowlers shared the wickets with Lewis Lonsdale and Harry Kilby who were making their debuts among them.

BRIDGEWATER LOST TO BOORT-YANDO BRIDGEWATER T. Naughton not out ...............................42 K. Lister run out ( W.Toose ) ..................37 D. Stringer c W. Toose b J. Potter ...........0 L. Lonsdale b J. Potter ............................0 H. Daldy b J. Potter .................................0 T. Woodhatch c T. Potter b J. Hird ..........0 N. Wickham c F. Holland b T. Potter ........1 N. Harrison c J. Mulquiny b J. Hird .........1 S. Lister c A. Cockerell b J. Hird .............0 H. Kilby b J. Hird .....................................0 Extras ....................................................21 Total .............................................102 Bowling W. Toose 5-0-0-27, T. Potter 6-21-12, A. Cockerell 5-0-0-26, J. Mulquiny 2-0-0-9, J. Potter 2-1-3-6, N. Scott 2-1-03, L. Hall 2-0-0-3, J. Hird 4-2-4-5, S. Toose 2-0-0-5

BOORT-YANDO

BRIDGEWATER’S junior captain for 2021-2022 Toby Naughton and vice-captain Kai Lister.

ARNOLD D WEDDERBURN

F. Holland c D. Stringer b K. Lister ........12 A. Cockerell retired ................................30 T. Potter retired ......................................32 W. Toose b L. Lonsdale ...........................1 J. Mulquiny retired .................................23 L. Hall retired ...........................................9 J. Potter b N. Wickham ...........................2 S. Toose not out ....................................12 J. Hird c H. Daldy b N. Harrison ..............4 N. Scott b H. Kilby ...................................3 Extras ....................................................35 Total ......................................... 5/163

Boort-Yando’s Tom Potter on his way to 32 (retired). LH PHOTO Bowling T. Naughton 6-0-0-20, K. Lister 6-01-46, D. Stringer 4-0-0-24, L. Lonsdale 3-01-16, T. Woodhatch 2-0-0-18, N. Wickham 2-0-1-6, N. Harrison 2-0-1-11, S. Lister 2-00-14, H. Kilby !-0-1-3

WEDDERBURN LOST TO ARNOLD ARNOLD G. Nevins retired ....................................32 J. Wendels b N. Turner ............................8 C. Hancock retired ................................26 F. Lock not out .......................................14 B. Coffey c M. Matthews b A. Turner ......2 K. Hewitt not out .....................................3 Extras ....................................................25 Total ......................................... 2/110 Bowling M. Matthews 6-2-0-18, S. Reid 7-00-27, N. Turner 5-0-1-26, A. Turner 6-0-1-24, Z. Turner 2-0-0-3

WEDDERBURN M. Matthews b G. Nevins ........................3 N. Turner lbw b G. Nevins .......................2 B. Hartnell caught & b C. Hancock .4 S. Reid b J. Wendels ...............................0 D. Witham c G. Nevins b B. Coffey .........1 A. Turner run out ......................................0 Z. Turner not out ......................................0 B. Cramp run out ( M. Pickering ) ............0 K. Cramp c G. Nevins b K. Hewitt ...........5 B. Bristow b B. Coffey .............................0 K. Uddin c J. Wendels b C. Hancock ......0 Extras ....................................................22 Total ...............................................37 Bowling G.Nevins 3-1-2-2, J. Wendels 3-11-4, F. Lock 3-1-0-6, C. Hancock 2.1-1-21, B. Coffey 2-1-2-1, K. Hewitt 2-1-1-2, M. Whitton 2-2-0-0, C. Alexander 2-0-1-2, A. Thomas 2-0-0-6, M. Pickering 2-0-0-3, S. Hewitt 2-0-0-2

Loddon HERALD

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Thursday November 25, 2021

Wedderburn’s Adam Postle on his way to a four-wicket haul at the weekend.

UPPER LODDON: STATE OF PLAY

LH PHOTO

BOWLING O Adam Postle (Wedderburn) 14 Kevin Bloom (Bridgewater) 14 Darcy Wood (Bridgewater) 14 Blake Pickles (Kingower) 7 Ben Power (Arnold) 7

M R W 2 35 7 3 45 5 1 45 5 3 6 4 1 21 4

FIELDING 2 wickets: Dale Cameron (Arnold), Keiren Wilson (Boort-Yando).

BATTING HS Tom McKinley (Bridgewater) 73* Cameron Dale (Arnold) 70* Alex Cockerell (BY) 35* Jarrod Hodoras (BY) 36 Fergus Bear (BY) 43

R A 104 104 70 NA 63 63 47 23.50 45 22.50

LADDER Arnold Kingower Bridgewater Boort-Yando Wedderburn Band

Pts 6 6 6 6 0

% 3.9216 1.2243 1.1266 1.0714 0.3720

POSTLE POUNCES

SIZZLING form at the weekend has Wedderburn bowler Adam Postle break clear in the Upper Loddon Cricket Association bowling averages.

While Postle’s four-wicket bag was not enough to help his team to victory on the new Arnold synthetic pitch, he is now two clear on the table. But a bowling battle royale is already

shaping with Arnold’s Ben Power also snagging four wickets with ball at the weekend while Kingower’s Blake Pickles had the weekend off with the bye. Wedderburn has the bye this Saturday, hoping the early season break will help last season’s grand finalists reset for the run through to Christmas. Kingower faces Boort-Yando while Arnold will front up with confidence against Bridgewater.

Also in the hunt for early season bowling honours is Bridgewater’s Kevin Bloom and Darcy Wood. Both have shown good line in the opening rounds and sit two behind Wedderburn’s Postle with five wickets. The clash will be also give current association leading batsmen Tom McKinley (Bridgewater) and Cameron Dale (Arnold) the chance to shine. The four sides meeting this weekend have all notched up a win in the open-

ing weeks of season 2021-2022. Two will forge the first buffer this weekend to gain genuine early season momentum in the five-team competition. Solid openers, good bowling attack and depth may just give Arnold the edge against Bridgewater. Boort-Yando will need to bring back the focus of their opening round win to conquer Kingower coming back from the bye after a stunning win over Bridgewater in round one.