Kangaroos will still be harvested

Sir, The decision of the Mount Alexander Shire Council to ask the State Government to stop the commercial harvesting of kangaroo’s for commercial purposes will not decrease the numbers of kangaroos shot within the state.

The kangaroos that would have been taken by the professionals will be shot under the ATCW (authority to control wildlife) system.

The landholders who control kangaroos under ATCWs do not have to have any training, don’t adhere to the National Code of Practice for Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Non-Commercial purposes.

Shooters come out of town to assist landholders to control kangaroos, they do not shoot the kangaroos in the head for a clean kill, they use inappropriate fire

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Professional harvesters have to do training before obtaining a harvest licence, know the code of practice for commercial purposes, have to check for joeys with in three minutes and destroy any joeys as per code of practice.

As for a councillor’s comment, there were 65,000 kangaroos earmarked to be harvested in the shire. That is totally incorrect, There are 65100 kangaroos allowed to be harvested by the commercial industry in the central zone, which Mount Alexander shire is in. There are 13 shires in the central zone, including Loddon, so most likely there would be approximately 5000

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(65, 100 divided by 13) harvested in the Mount Alexander Shire.

The reason the commercial harvest began, was to utilise the carcasses that were being shot under the ATCW system.

In 2014, a kangaroo pet food trial started in eight local government areas, then in 2016 expanded to 12 local government areas. Then in March 2019 the State Government announced that a commercial harvest would begin in September of 2019. Having professional harvesters doing the shooting is by far more preferable to inexperienced or untrained shooters controlling kangaroo numbers.

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THE ASHES are coming home ... and eight Boort cricket tragics have been there cheering the Aussies in cricket combat against poor old England.

The Bears and Goulds with one honourary family member - Boort District School vice-principal Tom Bleicher - did their pitch taking support up to and above the decibels of the Poms’ famous Barmy Army over there in the Old Dart.

“There was one day they were pretty quiet,” mused Jo Bear about the uncharacteristic silence of England’s Barmy Army as Australia batted into a good position at Headingly, Leeds.

In the spirit of co-operation the two families are now offering advice to fellow tragics, as penned by Sue Gould, Archie Bear and Jo Bear.

“With the next Ashes series in England a mere four years away, we have compiled a subjective guide to help those considering a similar trip,” the post-trip diary has recorded. Although our experiences were brief and our list is unsubstantiated, this travel guide might give Loddon residents an insight to the eccentricity of a cricket trip to England.”

Expect passion

WHEN a group of people come together sharing a common love (test cricket) expect to engage in deep conversations about the intricacies of batting, bowling, the state of the pitch and team selections. Also expect to find diverse and quirky cricket lovers. We loved our fellow traveller who spent time at the end of each over, writing a ball-by-ball description in his tattered old Spirex notebook. There were other people that were filling out score sheets as they watched. We also befriended a retired school principal and footy coach who was catching up with one of his ex-footy charges -Andrew McDonald (Australian cricket coach).

Going on a tour such as this will mean that for five days you will be able to totally immerse yourself in cricket and can fully escape reality.

Wear bright, eclectic, happy Hawaiian influenced tour shirts

OUR shirts were provided by our no-frills tour group, and attracted lots of positive attention amongst the English. Our Boort crew were interviewed by the BBC and The Guardian’s Emma Johns.

Our prominent shirts meant that we were subjected to friendly banter and ribbing by happy English supporters.

Choose to go to one of the small English grounds

HEADINGLY Oval at Leeds - with a capacity of 18,000 people, offered an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. On day one, we sat in the very front row and to have the likes of Ben Stokes, Steve Smith and Scotty Boland a mere 10 metres away at third man, was amazing.

To hear the fielding team talking ... the sound of the ball after Marsh smacked another boundary and to see Australian fielders watch ball after ball sail over their heads, provided a clearer perspective about the match.

Rain never dampens the atmosphere

WITH rain hitting the third day, the supporters shifted to the outer verandahs to drink and chat with friends. Adapted games of cricket popped up everywhere- bollards used as wickets, plastic souvenir bats and whatever type of ball that could be found. Rules were complex which included not allowing too many Aussies to play.

Embrace the iconic Barmy Army HOME for the army was the Western Terrace, with organisers ensuring they were well removed from the assigned seats of the Australian supporters.

Banter and singing was constant with some witty lyrics being developed such as Bon Jovi’s Halfway There (Living on a Prayer) when England got to half way in their run chase and a chant that made reference to Todd Murphy’s Harry Potter-like appearance. The Barmy Army, when in full song, light up the whole oval with a spinetingling and unique feeling of being so grateful to be there. The Australian team ensured that if the fielders were close to the Army, they were rotated regularly.

Smith endured the biggest focus, with songs… “We saw you cry on the telly”. Local fans also pitched in with a plane flying overhead displaying a banner - “Same old Aussies” a reference to a chant - “Same old Aussies, always cheating”

Beer and Pimms never disappoint

PINTS of cold ale were aplenty with queues metres deep from the start of play until the end and beyond. Half-pints of Pimms and ice provided a reminder that we were in England and that the English know what should be drunk on a hot day.

Local pubs provide a rejuvenating haven

AFTER a long day at the cricket, the local pubs were a friendly place to rewind, dis- cuss the day’s play and share more hearty chats with the Loiners (local citizens of Leeds). The Scarborough was our go-to local pub and their beer-battered haddock, with chips and mushy peas was splendid. Expect English supporters to be pessimistic and self deprecating ENGLISH cricket has had a battering over the previous Ashes series and so supporters were skeptical of Baz Ball and the prospects of winning. Even with 50 runs left to win, there was an extreme level of anxiety and tension. The Barmy Army stopped singing and you could almost hear a pin drop.

Not many women go to the cricket in England

SO finally! There was no queue for the women’s toilets!

Expect to watch test cricket being played at the highest level.

THE opportunity to witness the unfolding narrative of this memorable 2023 Ashes series, was a bucket-list moment. To see the leadership of Ben Stokes and the tactics of Baz Ball, to see the great batsmen Smith and Labuschagne falter, and the reemergence of the big hitting Mitch Marsh, was precious. If you are a cricket lover, we cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Cricket was the winner!

Expressions of Interest

DISPOSAL – UTILITY VEHICLE, TRAILER AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PACKAGE

Loddon Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from the public to purchase a landscape maintenance package which includes 2018 Ford Ranger Ute, single axle 10 x 6 foot tipper trailer and a complete set of landscaping maintenance equipment. This equipment was used by Council’s Community Care property maintenance team.

The vehicle and equipment can be viewed at the Loddon Shire Depot at Ridge Street, Wedderburn at the following times:

Wednesday 2 August 2023 – between 3.45 – 5.00pm

Monday 7 August 2023 – between 3.45pm – 5.00pm

Interested parties are to register at the Depot O ce on arrival. The package will be sold as a single package and will not be separated. Copies of the equipment list, photos and EOI response form can be downloaded from Council’s website: https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/News-and-public-notices/Public-notices

For enquiries or to request a printed copy of the documents please contact Lisa Dunn on (03) 5494 1200 during business hours.

Expressions of interest close 5.00pm Friday 11 August, 2023.

Public Notice

Temporary closure of Cairn Curran and Laanecoorie reservoirs’ embankments

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) will be carrying out routine maintenance at:

• Cairn Curran Reservoir from Tuesday 8 to Tuesday 22 August; and

• Laanecoorie Reservoir from Wednesday 23 August to Tuesday 5 September.

These periodic works involve testing and inspecting anchors which are used to improve the stability of the structures in extreme loading events such as floods and earthquakes.

To ensure public safety, access to the Cairn Curran and Laanecoorie embankments will be restricted for the duration of the works.

For more information, please contact GMW Loddon/Campaspe Storage Manager Paul Wakenshaw on phone 1800 013 357 or email paul.wakenshaw@gmwater.com.au.

Notification by Buyer Intention to Apply for the Permanent Transfer of a Licence to Take and Use Surface Water

GMW Reference No: BPTWE0014-23

Sawers Farms Pty Ltd of Loddon River Road

APPIN SOUTH VIC 3579

Refer to VicRoads Map: 29 E2 (ed. 8)

Intend to make two (2) applications to Permanently Transfer Entitlement to our existing Licence to Take & Use Surface water and increase the licensed volume from 120.0ML/Year x 2

The water will be used for the purpose of: Irrigation

To be used on lands described as Volume Folio Lot No Plan No Plan Type Parish 11941 719 2 807523T PS Leaghur

Any person able to demonstrate that their interests will be affected by the issuing of this Licence including any intended groundwater use, is invited to make a written submission (via post, email or fax) setting out the nature of the impact within 14 days of receipt of this written notification. Late submissions will not be considered.

To make a submission please read the information available for download from https://www.g-mwater. com.au/customer-services/forms refer to the Groundwater section (or contact GMW to arrange for a copy to be posted you). Submissions must be lodged in writing using the template available by either mail or email to Customer Support Coordinator, Licensing Administration, PO Box 165, TATURA VIC 3516 or email licensingadmin@gmwater.com.au

Employment

Careers at Loddon

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

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Community Recovery Support O cerref.J/226

 Part-time, xed term position (until March 2024)

 Based at our Wedderburn O ce with exible work location options available  Band 4 - $64,566.32 - $69,060.16 per annum pro rata plus employer superannuation

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 31 July 2023 at 5pm. For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Organisation Development Unit on (03) 5494 1200.