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POSITIVE SCHOOL CASE AS REGION HITS ...

95% FIRST JAB

LODDON has achieved a major milestone with 95 per cent of local residents answering the call to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

They have been praised for meeting the challenge by staff from Inglewood and Boort health services and Loddon Mayor Neil Beattie. But they have urged people to stay vigilant and keep communities safe.

Hitting 95 per cent first jab and a 7.2 per cent jump to 78.7 per cent of residents having their second dose came as the region readies for less restrictions from 6pm tomorrow.

And there has been a rise in lo-

cal COVID cases for the first time in more than a year.

Inglewood Primary School closed on Monday after a positive case was at the school for two days last week.

Principal Lex Johnstone said the school closed as a precaution to identify staff and students at the school last Wednesday and

Thursday who might have been a close contact of the case.

While the Education Department listed the school as also closed Tuesday, parents were told students would return that day unless they were a close contact.

Monday’s sudden closure saw Inglewood and Districts Health Service start drive-through COVID testing an hour earlier to meet demand.

Government data has shown active cases in the Inglewood and Pyramid Hill district postcodes this week. There has also been spikes in cases in the 3551 postcode that stretches from the outskirts of Bendigo into the Loddon Shire.

Premier Daniel Andrews on

Sunday announced further relaxation of restrictions although the “double vax” economy remains in place.

From tomorrow, masks will not need to be worn outside, up to 10 people can be in a home and 30 people can meet outdoors. Community sport has also been given the green light.

Density settings replace caps for hotels and cafes where patrons are fully vaccinated and Melbourne people can again travel to country Victoria.

The adjusted roadmap now says that when 90 per cent aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated, capacity, density and gathering limits will be removed. That milestone is expected next month.

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Mayor-elect Dan Straub

Dan Straub mayor-elect TERRICK Ward councillor Dan Straub will be Loddon Shire’s next mayor.

Councillors met privately on Tuesday to select the mayor-elect who will be formally elected at the statutory meeting on November 9.

Cr Straub was elected to council 12 months ago.

Outgoing Mayor Neil Beattie congratulated Cr Straub on receiving the nod from fellow councillors.

“We’re a very tight-knit team and Dan shares a great passion and commitment for the Loddon and its communities,” he said.

“We all look forward to supporting and working with Dan as mayor.”

Wheel cactus breakthrough

Boort District Health staff Donna Doyle, Michelle Lawrence, Kathryn Velleley and Mubarak Meera Sahib say well done Loddon on reaching 95 per cent first vaccination. The four have had their two doses of the vaccine.

A PARTNERSHIP between Bush Heritage Australia and Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation will tackle wheel cactus at Buckrabanyule.

The co-management has been announced today. Local farmers have been concerned about the weed’s spread and its impact on farm land.

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New national award will honour Lesley

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LANES are heading back high into the clouds with more international flights making their way around the world, yes, including the capital city of Victoria where the COVID lockout of citizens stranded overseas since March last year will start coming to an end next week. But it hasn’t been all “plane” sailing over in the land of Will’s cousin where last week’s forum of The Royal Borough Of Windsor and Maidenhead council was told a man and his garden were “splattered in a very unpleasant way” when human waste was dropped from a plane. His “whole garden, and garden umbrellas, and him” were all “covered” the meeting was told. One councillor said: “(It was a) really horrible, horrible experience. She added: “Hopefully it never happens again to any of our residents.” The man did not pursue an insurance claim for fear of upping the premiums of thrones in his royal neighbourhood.

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EANWHILE, not all that far as the crows and planes fly from London, those pesky Aussie bush friends are causing a bit of havoc.

Residents of an East Sussex town say they are being “bombarded” by flies from a nearby sewage treatment plant. More than 600 people have signed a petition calling for action to control repeated insect outbreaks at a sewerage treatment works. Pesticides have proven ineffective and nets are being trialled, while the company consider introducing natural predators like bats, it said. One resident said he could often not use his garden due to insect “swarms”.

Perhaps with the Flying Kangaroo running a regular schedule out of central Victoria, those bats that annoy everyone in a certain central Bendigo park could be exported to Britain ... or better still, send some of the Loddon’s great eucy products to send the London and environ pests packing.

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LOSER to home, Aussie wanderer Red Nomad Oz, aka Marion Halliday, published

a book on the unique public conveniences she’s experienced. “Gunnedah’s offering can hold its head high in the public toilet pantheon, because it offers a complete poetry-themed amenities experience!” Gunnedah, in the north of New South Wales, has Lyrical Loos, a toilet block is found at the end of Poets Drive that celebrates the work of 16 Australian writers . Inside, there are a variety of poet’s names painted on each door to lure you into the cubicle of your choice – once there, sitting comfortably you can then ponder their work in greater depth as their works are etched on the back of the door for you to read at your leisure, Marion wrote.

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OT sure whether Marion has ever made it to the Loddon, but every day there are plenty of grey nomads putting a block on the dolly wheel, pulling out the awning and settling in for a few days or weeks. They even have their own website that says: “While it can be wonderful to imagine the drovers and jolly swagmen who once used those very same drop dunnies, the idea of replacing the cobwebs and redbacks with white tiles and hand sanitiser dispensers does have some appeal.” We reckon the best old dunny in Loddon is one at Tarnagulla near the church ruins off the main street. OTF readers might want to share their favourite photos of local bush outhouses.

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A NEW national award through the Active Farmers movement will honour Lesley Morrison.

A founding member of Bridgewater’s Active Farmers’ group, Lesley was tragically killed earlier this year in Inglewood.

Nominations for the inaugural Lesley Morrison Community Spirit Award opened yesterday.

Bridgewater group coordinator Claire Harrison said: “Through her kindness, generosity, compassion and resilience Lesley helped and inspired so many. Lesley’s legacy will live on through this national community spirit award.”

Claire said Lesley was married to Powlett farmer Scott, a loving mother to three beautiful children Jaspa, Olivia and Lucy and a dedicated community volunteer whose life was cut short by the tragic accident in May. “Lesley embodied Active Farmers, always the advocate - forever encouraging others to come along to a class,” Claire said.

“Lesley often spoke of how grateful she was for Active Farmers, a ‘place’ where she not only regained her fitness and established life-long friendships - but most importantly where she found emotional and mental health support.

“After suffering horrific burns to her arms and legs in 2017, Lesley’s strength and determination shone through.

“As soon as she was able, she attended class, despite being lim-

New award honours Lesley Morrison ited in movement and in chronic pain she would adapt and do what she could.

“Often, she would sit in a chair and lift a weight, she simply grit her teeth and got on with it.

“Her physical wounds took more than two years to heal and in Lesley’s words the people at Active Farmers are what ‘mentally, emotionally and physically got me through one of the hardest times of my life’.

“A very unassuming sole, Lesley would not be aware of the impact she had on others. She inspired everyone with her determination, she always made new faces feel welcome, ensured everyone felt included and worthy and brightened the room with her smile, her humour and her activewear.”

The award will be open to members of Active Farmers communities. Active Farmers is a notfor-profit organisation that aims to build stronger and more resilient farming communities.

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$1.5 MILLION GRANT FOR NEW HEALTH FACILITIES

A NEW allied health and student accommodation precinct will be built at Inglewood and Districts Health Service.

A $1.5 million Health Department grant will fund the expansion with another $200,000 allocated for a lifestyle and leisure building.

Acting chief executive officer Greg Pullen praised IDHS director of clinical and community services Dallas Coghill for his vision and work on the successful grant application.

Mr Pullen said new student accommodation would encourage staff on placement to live and work in rural Victoria.

He said the new facilities were central to IDHS meeting local needs - allied health, aged care and community services.

Mr Coghill said community services were a major area of growth for the service, developing local programs for physiotherapy and speech pathology.

He said new facilities would also assist to increase physical activity.

“The student accommodation will provide a safe environment for students and staff if they need to stay over, increasing our capacity to retain staff,” he said.

“Our close proximity to Bendigo and La Trobe University has benefits in training staff here.”

IN BRIEF Busy long weekend LARGE numbers of visitors from across Victoria are expected to descend on Loddon communities this weekend with many looking to enjoy the four-day Melbourne Cup holiday break.

Caravan parks are already either booked out or close to capacity and river camping areas are also tipped to be premium locations.

Power works MAIN street businesses in High St, Wedderburn, were forced to adopt reduced trading hours or close yesterday when electricity was cut for up to seven hours for maintenance works.

Businesses spent the previous 48 hours letting customers know trading changes after being told by Powercor of supply interruption. Powercor was contacted for comment.

IDHS board member Ian Marshall and Dallas Coghill with concept drawings of new facilities.. LH PHOTO

The allied health facilities will be built north of the existing building and incorporate a gymnasium.

An administration wing of the existing IDHS building will be converted for student accommodation. The lifestyle and leisure

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building will be built to the east of the main building.

Harmer Architecture has been appointed to design the precinct and IDHS said construction work was anticipated to take nine months.

Careful consideration on zero targets - Webster MALLEE MP Anne Webster said there had been careful consideration before the Nationals agreed in principle to support a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

“Many diverse views were expressed in the party room, and a commitment has been made, conditional upon Cabinet endorsement,” Dr Webster said.

“It is evident the perspective of wider Australia has shifted regarding our responsibility to play our part to reduce carbon emissions, in a manner that does not conflict with our economic and social priorities.

“I understand there will be some Nationals who will be dismayed by this

decision, but equally others who will be delighted with this step forward.

“The important factor is that we have a seat in the room to fight for regional protections and interests.

“As we progress, my first priority continues to be safeguarding and upholding the interests of Mallee.

“I want to see Australia continue to thrive and be sustainable for decades to come into the future.”

Following the Nationals’ decision, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said: “It is now the job of the Nationals to continue their role of making sure that the process going forward does not leave anybody in regional Australia behind”

“These projects are evidence of the important that the IDHS board, executive and staff place on residential and community care and the need for core services to be conducted in up-todate facilities,” Mr Pullen said.

BRIDGEWATER Bakehouse has just been awarded the best vanilla slice in Australia by travel website wotif.

The travel group’s Uniquely Aussie awards are voted for by its customers.

The awards “are some of your fave Aussie must-sees, must-visits and must-eats,” the group says.

Full story in next week’s Loddon Herald.

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With touch of art

THE minute you walk into Wedderburn’s 24 Karat you get a feeling of belonging.

Amazing coffee and friendly staff add to the relaxed atmosphere in the quaint old shop and the extra special experience when you venture to the outdoor courtyard filled with artistic creations and treasures celebrating the town.

24 Karat has tasty coffee and food dished up with a smile!

Besides the wonderful coffee, you can always try some of the old-style country cakes and slices prepared for locals and visitors.

Or for something more filling with your coffee, there’s an allday breakfast menu and main dishes include home made lasagne and soup along with the best homemade pies and slices!

But did we mention the art?

From the walls to the toilets, there are the quirky cartoons and words of wisdom from the cafe’s resident artist Len. This isn’t your normal little cafe, it is an amazing little haven that is known for the best coffee that has people stopping as they travel the Calder Highway.

Between cuppas, you can enjoy the wonderful bird murals along the main street.

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Region not on government radar for home buy help PROPERTY prices continue to soar across the Loddon but buyers wanting to enter the local homeowner market will not have assistance under a new State Government scheme.

Local house prices have jumped 63 per cent in the last 12 months, putting the median price at $310,000 in the shire.

The latest figures are based on sales in the 12 months to September and come as the Government launches the Homebuyer Fund providing eligible buyers “up to 25 per cent towards the purchase”.

But there’s a catch. The fund is only able to be used in selected regional locations including Bendigo, Maryborough and Echuca.

Ripon MP Louise Staley said exclusion of Inglewood, Wedderburn and other Loddon communities was blatant discrimination.

“The Homebuyer Fund provides eligible homebuyers with a contribution of up to 25 per cent towards the purchase price of their property, reducing their minimum required deposit to five per cent and avoiding the need to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance,” Ms Staley said.

“It is a program the Government claims will help Victorians buy their own home, a worthy goal which the Liberal Nationals have always championed.

“It is pleasing to see the Labor Party belatedly recognise the benefits home ownership after ongoing Federal and State Labor attempts to tax the family home.

“The Treasurer Tim Pallas has boasted how his government is ‘proud to play our part’ in helping Victorians realise the dream of home ownership.

“But the fine print reveals not all Victorians are equal when it comes to home ownership.

“Thousands of country Victorians are excluded from the scheme.

Ms Staley said, “I am calling on the Treasurer to step up today and admit he got it wrong, that his big-city mentality is discriminating against country people and open the fund to all eligible Victorians.”

The Victorian Homebuyer Fund is a shared equity scheme, meaning that the state’s financial contribution is made in exchange for a share, or proportional interest in the property.

Wedderburn real estate agent Julie Benaim said the demand for Loddon property since COVID

‘There is hardly anything left to sell ... there’s not even vacant blocks to sell’ “On what possible basis can some country towns smaller than Ararat be included but Ararat and many other Ripon residents are deemed not worthy by the government to be helped into the great Australian dream of home ownership?

“So many country towns have seen massive property price growth that has cut young local families out of the market, yet the Andrews Labor Government has deliberately excluded them.

“This is unfair”, Ms Staley said.

meant “there is hardly anything left to sell”.

She said some home owners were selling only to realise there was little on the market for their next home.

“There’s not even vacant blocks to sell,” she said.

“This is putting further pressure on the market and increasing the need for the second stage of the Wedderburn housing estate.”

First stage of the Ridge Street development has seen five hous-

Greenthumbs under the peppercorn A NEW group for Loddon gardeners will have its first gathering under the peppercorn tree at Bridgewater’s Platform 1 community hub next week.

The group aims to have “everyone from the seasoned gardener to the new gardener,” said hub secretary Jenny Hosking.

“We really would like to see the community take control of the group and be able to have guest speakers, have workshops, bring a flower along, have a bus trip or whatever they would like to do,” she said ahead of next Wednesday’s gathering at 10am.

Meanwhile, the hub will have community working bee at the old railway station on November 6 at 10am.

Pink donation GENEROSITY of Loddon communities unable to raise funds during Pink Up Your

IN BRIEF Town Month breast cancer awareness this year has still been to the fore. Boort Amity’s annual Pink Night is among the events not able to be held because of COVID restrictions but club has still donated $1000 for breast cancer support.

Annual report LODDON Shire councillors on Tuesday formally received the council’s annual report.

The report details council activities and spending for the 2020-2021 year, negotiating COVID impacts.

Mayor Neil Beattie said in the report that council continued to advocate for communities through membership of regional, state and national organisations.

es built. Loddon Shire Council has allocated funds in the current budget for design and costing of stage two that could see up to 15 house blocks become available.

“We want to encourage people to come to our towns but there needs to be land,” Julie said.

Greg Fathers, of PropertyPlus, said buyers opting for the country lifestyle, safety and affordability had been driving up Loddon house property prices.

He said prices increases - some towns had seen prices rise more than $100,000 - were potentially pricing local buyers out of the market.

“Farming families, instead of buying or building in town, are now increasingly building or renovating houses on their properties,” he said.

“Buyers coming from Melbourne are taken with the friendliness, the quality of schooling and the options for work in adjoining towns. This is making Loddon communities attractive for professionals.

“The increasing prices are almost at the stage where developers could buy and build.”

And he said there was also a need for investment in social housing to meet rental demand in the region with little stock available.

Low rates, top prices drive rural land sales RURAL land prices have escalated with recent farm sales.

Low interest rates combined with high commodity and livestock prices have been identified as drivers for strong demand in Loddon properties with recent strong sales in the Serpentine, Salisbury West and Powlett districts.

Estate agent Martin Skahill said there was also an appetite for “existing farmers to expand their holdings ... people able to purchase adjoining land”.

“There has been a strong demand for cropping and grazing land and with the drivers of low interest rates and high commodity prices, there is also the strong seasonal outlooks,” he said.

The Bendigo-based agent said that farm property prices in the Loddon were escalating.

“They are being keenly sought and if a property can be sold in smaller adjoining holdings, there will be a better return for the vendor,” he said.

Recent sale prices of Loddon farms have not been disclosed.

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Vax mandate puts bite on hospitality

HOSPITALITY businesses across the Loddon have scrambled to respond to changing vaccination requirements for staff and customers.

The introduction of new rules last Friday caught some out when some staff had not had received their second vaccination as Victoria entered the next phase of a COVID ‘double-vax” economy.

Hotels had originally been told staff were required to have had one jab and among those forced to revert to capped patron numbers was the Newbridge Hotel.

“Due to the Premier’s desire to change the rules, again, on short notice we will be staying as 10 inside and 20 outside,” the hotel said.

“We need to do this to allow some of our staff … and also patrons time to get their second vaccinations.

“We apologise for any inconvenience- but hey we don’t make the rules. Please address any complaints to Teflon Dan Parliament House Spring Street Melbourne, we are sure he would love to hear from you.”

Owner of Eddy’s Cafe at Eddington, Tim Bray, has decided to remain closed.

“We’ve been building this place as a tiny one-hour holiday getaway for anybody, of any age or status and as a meeting place for all locals.

“We were planning to re-open around November 5 when the threat of snap lockdowns had ended.

“Unfortunately, government edicts have dictated who we can allow as guests and as workers until at least December 15 and most likely, as indicated ... May 2022.

“In addition to other requirements, that take all the fun out of our little tourist trap, we cannot under good conscience operate under the current regulations,” he said.

And Bridgewater Bakehouse owners Patrick and Theresa O’Toole have said they will continue with take-away food and drinks only.

“We, as a business, are just trying to navigate the best outcome for both our staff and our valued customers,” they said.

Boort’s Scarlett Crilly was all smiles after the local Cubs took out this year’s Northern Rivers District billy-cart derby title on Sunday. It was the Lake Boort troop’s third successive victory in the competition that has been held in Boort for 25 years. PICTORIAL SPECIAL - PAGE 14 LH PHOTO

Councillors talk on local issues TALKS on sewerage connection and upgrades to sporting ground lighting have been on the radar for Loddon Shire councillors in the last month.

Cr Linda Jungwirth told Tuesday’s council meeting that further talks had been held with members of Newbridge Recreation Reserve committee who are advocating for investment in

water and sewerage connections for the town.

Cr Jungwirth said the committee wanted council’s support in the bid.

Committee members earlier this year met with Ripon MP Louise Staley.

The proposed connection project requires funding from the State Government.

Quarantine home safety plans

Australia Day nominations, entries close tomorrow

We know that some members of our community are being asked to isolate or quarantine for periods of time, and may reach out to family and friends to assist with delivery of food or other essential items.

A reminder that nominations for the 2022 Australia Day awards close at 5pm tomorrow, Friday, 29 October.

Thank you for looking out for each other Loddon.

The Victorian Department of Health has provided some information on how to stay COVID safe whilst making deliveries to people in quarantine.

Tips include: If you’re delivering food or supplies to a friend or family member in home quarantine, follow these steps to stay safe: 

Avoid physical contact.

 Leave the supplies at an agreed place, such as outside the front door or near the letterbox.  Don’t go inside the house or have any face-to-face contact with friends or family in quarantine.

Read more at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ home-safety-plan

Nomination forms for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Service Award, Community Group of the Year, and Community Event of the Year are available on the Loddon Shire website. The forms are now fillable online and can be emailed to australiaday@loddon.vic.gov.au If you prefer to print the form and complete it manually, it can be sent to PO Box 21 Wedderburn VIC 3518.

Cr Wendy Murphy Inglewood Ward 0436 457 170

Cr Linda Jungwirth Tarnagulla Ward 0428 259 082

Cr Dan Straub Terrick Ward 0429 236 399

Cr Gavan Holt Wedderburn Ward 0408 943 008

Nomination forms and further information is available from Council’s website or by emailing australiaday@loddon.vic.gov.au  Entries for Australia Day competitions also close at 4pm tomorrow, Friday 29 October 2021. There are competitions for colouring (Prep to Grade 2), photography (Junior, Senior and Open categories) and literature (for Prep to Year 12). For more information, visit https://www.loddon.vic. gov.au/Our-Council/Ceremonies/AustraliaDay/Australia-Day-competitions

CUP DAY HOLIDAY: Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 2 November, is a public holiday in the Loddon Shire. Council’s Wedderburn office will be closed on that day, however, should emergency assistance be required, please report the matter by contacting Council on 5494 1200.

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And Cr Dan Straub said he had attended meetings with representatives of both Serpentine and Mitiamo recreation reserves to discuss improvements to lighting at the sports grounds.

Cr Straub said the meetings had been preceded by an inspection and talks at Inglewood where improvements to oval lighting had been completed.

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Nev hands over the lead role

NEVILLE MIller has stepped down as Pyramid Hill Progress Association president after eight years in the role.

However, his contribution to the association will continue after agreeing to accept nomination as vice-president supporting new president Andre Bewicke.

Mr Miller said there had been several highlights during his eight years as president.

He said retaining the town’s caravan park and op-shop had been key achievements for the association.

“We have been able to keep the caravan park in the community and saw the building of a new amenities block and then the smooth transfer this year from the progress association to Victoria Hotel owner Paul Carter,” he said.

“And the transfer of the opshop to the progress association has enabled us to keep it in the town and support the local community.”

Mr Miller said the association had been disappointed when Respect Aged Care closed the town’s hostel in 2019.

“Ongoing, we would still like to see what can be done with the hostel that is just sitting empty.

“When it closed, it was shocking as local people were sent to Bendigo or Kerang or Cohuna.

“The main thing is to make use of the place.”

Mr Miller said there were ongoing projects that had been tackled during his presidency.

“We’ve been trying to get lighting from the railway station to the hotel for 10 or 12 years,” he said.

“We keep working with the shire on projects and hope that Pyramid Hill gets its fair share.

“We help give our residents a voice,” Mr MIller said after the annual meeting.

Raylene Fletcher also stepped down as treasurer after eight years with Michelle Miller elected to the position. The association is a seeking a secretary,

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Annette Robertson prunes bottlebrushes lining the Wedderburn lawn cemetery. LH PHOTO

Trust giving local history a tidy up MEMBERS of Wedderburn Cemetery Trust spent Sunday morning clearing, mowing lawns and trimming growth from shrubs and trees.

The trust volunteers say their working bee continues using skills gained from a landscaping course pre-COVID and shows town pride in the cemetery.

Secretary Annette Robertson said the ceme-

tery’s first interment was in 1867 and more than 3500 people had been buried there since. “We are very proud of our cemetery and strive to make sure it is well looked after,” she said.

“While we are a small team, everyone has been here doing their bit today.”

Annette said the trust had plans for further landscaping at the cemetery.

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Fight against cactus NATIONAL conservation notfor-profit Bush Heritage Australia and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation will comanage the Buckrabanyule bush reserve.

Today’s announcement follows Bush Heritage purchasing the 452-hectare property, with private philanthropic support, earlier this year to protect it from subdivision and development.

Co-management will also work on bringing wheel cactus under control at the reserve.

Bush Heritage CEO Heather Campbell said that partnering to manage Buckrabanyule was the result of many years of listening and learning side-by-side with Dja Dja Wurrung People.

“We are proud to be able to work together with DJAARA to care for and heal this incredibly special and culturally significant place,” she said.

“While the severity of wheel cactus is concerning, I’m confident it can be brought under control thanks to good land management, time and the ongoing strong collaboration between Bush Heritage and DJAARA.” Bush Heritage and DJAARA say their first action as collabo-

rative managers is to tackle the widespread invasion of invasive wheel cactus impacting much of the property.

Wheel cactus is classed as a weed of national significance which has cultural, conservation and agricultural ramifications for the entire region if left unchecked. Its seeds are spread by birds and other animals and effectively controlling the cactus is resource and time intensive.

The current best practice approach involves stabbing each cactus wheel with herbicide, so they are unable to spread further.

Crews of Djandak rangers have been at the site regularly over the past months, deploying a combination of chemical, mechanical and biocontrol tactics to control the weed.

A targeted wheel cactus control plan is under development.

As the home of Mindi, a great serpent that is the enforcer of Dja Dja Wurrung cultural law, Buckrabanyule is connected to an important Dja Dja Wurrung creation story.

The announcement said that Dja Dja Wurrung People can access the site for the first time in

many years, an essential step in walking together to Dhelkunya Dja (Heal Country).

Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO Rodney Carter said the relationship built between Bush Heritage and DJAARA was to be celebrated.

“Bush Heritage’s care for Djandak (Country) has been significant and has ensured that

many of our plants and animals continue and have safe places at the properties they have acquired. At every opportunity they involve us,” he said.

Bush Heritage and DJAARA have worked in collaboration for 14 years, cementing their partnership with a formal MOU early this year.

The announcement also said

DJAARA and Bush Heritage teams begin the task of controlling wheel cactus at Buckrabanyule bush reserve in a new partnerhsip.

PHOTO: Stu Heppell.

DJAARA strives to support Dja Dja Wurrung People in their self–determination and to reach the goals of its Dhelkunya Dja (Healing Country) Plan.

Bush Heritage owns and manages more than 1.2 million hectares of land nation-wide, including more than 2400 hectares across its network of nature reserves in the central Victoria.

SHEEP JUST a slight lift in numbers to 21,000 lambs, 1000 more, at Bendigo this week.

Less weight was available this week, with pens of heavy young lambs over 27kg cwt limited in a yarding that did show more signs of dryness and lambs having gone to wool.

All the usual buyers attended, but purchasing activity from some processors was minimal.

Lamb weight, condition and breed qual-

ity were factors in price outcomes, with the major domestic buyers favouring fresher stock and store buyers wanting better-bred lines to shear.

Price outcomes were similar to a few dollars dearer for the best heavy young lambs, while the general run of light and medium trades were $3 to $8/head easier.

Very small lambs were dearer, aided by a couple of restocking orders.

A lone pen of export weight young

WEDDERBURN AUCTION AND CLEARING SALE 68 RICHMOND PLAINS ROAD November 20th – 10am Start for clearing sale. Gates open 8.30am 1940’s Household Goods. Furniture, 2 sheds of old farm goods, Farm Boss 16.5HP ride on mower, hand tools, crosscut saw, 200L fuel tank, elevated fuel tank, sunshine old header and equipment, gates, 5 wood heaps, Honda motor spray system, 5 drums oil/grease, mesh, Victa push mower, brass fire screen, boxes of LP records, jerry cans, metal ammo boxes, green enamel electric oven, 6x4 trailer, boxes of tools and sundries, kitchen side board, 2 aluminium ladders Ext, bag trolley, push bike, wheelbarrow, velvet boxed cutlery set, vintage round cornered fridge, Kitchen leadlight cabinet, pine chest of draws and table, Laminex radiogram, singer tredle sewing machine, slide projector and screen Registration and ID Required 11% Buyers Premium

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lambs topped the sale at $299, with most sales of unshorn lambs above 27kg cwt from $260 to $280/head at an estimated 930c/kg cwt.

The best presented heavy trade lambs, 24kg to 26kg, from $225 to $253 to still hold an average close to 900c/kg cwt.

There was more price variance evident on the plainer trade lambs at 830c to 890c/kg cwt. Specialist restockers competed against meat buyers on the 22kg to 24kg cwt lambs, those to the paddock averaging $216 and pens to slaughter mostly $205 to $228/head.

Lighter domestic lambs mostly $160 to $190, with store buyers claiming a reasonable percentage of the 18kg to 20kg cwt young lambs at an average of $174/ head to the paddock.

The smallest store lambs were dearer at $130 to $174/head.

Sheep prices improved despite some regular buyers only watching the market. An extra heavy pen of Dorper ewes reached $257, with most of the heavy crossbred ewes from $190 to $215/head.

Heavy Merino ewes $183 to a top of $243/ head for pens in longer-wool.

Heavy mutton was estimated at 570c to 630c/kg cwt. Trade weight sheep were well supported at $130 to $170/head, tracking over 600c with the main run of Merino ewes in the 18kg to 24kg cwt bracket averaging close to 650c/kg cwt..

SUCKERS I & R Lanyon (51) Boort $299, DJ & ED Lees (131) Rochester $279, AL & GJ Lloyd (48) Stuart Mill $272, LJ & PM Cooper (33) Emu Creek $269, DJ & SL Lloyd (59) Stuart Mill $268, JGK Past (75) Dingee $268, J & S Cox (62) Bamawm $268, IJ & JL Whatley (45) Goornong $266, S O’Sullivan -SJO Haulage (20) Elmore $265, AS Newton (8) Avenal $265, Clover Valley Farming (10) Stuart Mill $265, Keith Evans (47) Sebastian $265, WJ Whatley (88) Goornong $264, JM Hiscock & Sons (52) Pyalong $264, JW & AJ Cullen (63) Murchison $263, C & J Martin (12) Inglewood $260, DL & TM Jensen (59) Lockington $250, A & C Branson (100) Colbinabbin $244, Crowden Weeks P/L (150) Serpentine $238, S & K Fitzpatrick (55) Charlton $238, M Hall (99) Wychitella $234, Colvin Family Trust (84) Eppalock $232, Jason Davis (35) Sutton Grange $232, PA & CA Park (50) Deniliquin $228, Ian MacDonald (38) Wycheproof $225, G & C Canfield (76) Powlett Plains $222, DC & L Lougoon (32) Leichardt $222, J Davidson (9) Pompapiel

$220, MN Isaac (93) Powlett Plains $220, S & T Jackson (56) Kinypaniel $218, IN & LE McQueen (59) Muckleford $215, Farley Family Trust (53) Derrinal $214, B & E Kerlin (118) Corop $214, E & Z Stone (17) Shelbourne $213, S Dorrington (40) Marong $212, GF,LJ,KJ & PL Ledeux (33) Nagambie $203, DWJ & M Turnbull (25) Dumosa $203, DA & LM Broad (48) Pyramid Hill $200, Helen Ware (37) Colbinabbin $195, LR McClelland P/L (63) Bealiba $192, GJ & ME Perryman (60) Woodvale $192.

CROSSBRED LAMBS White Bros & Co (66) Nine Mile $285, S Dorrington (12) Marong $275, B Lavery (8) Sutton Grange $264, BJ Hamblin (7) Toolleen $264, BE & JF Cumming (32) Flynn $260, RG, PH , AJ & CA Jones (23) Wycheproof $245, Nichol Family Trust (12) Echuca $236, GA Lillie (13) Maldon $232, BJ Hamblin (27) Toolleen $229, Anden White Suffolks (14) Willangie $226, Nichol Family Trust (3) Echuca $220, J Straw (4) Sutton Grange $220.

MERINO LAMBS KD & BL Ingram (80) Elmore $209, Hopeavon P/L (67) Kurting $208, I & N McHugh (40) Wedderburn $185, CA & LA Hewitt (56) St Arnaud $176.

MERINO WETHERS GF,LJ & PL Ledeux (81) Nagambie $193.

CROSSBRED EWES N & M Hocking (47) Pyramid Hill $276, A & C Branson (31) Colbinabbin $238, Selesian College Rupertswood (34) Sunbury $224, R A& JC Batters (26) Sutherland $223, White Bros Co (55) Nine Mile $215, G & C McKinnon (61) Pyramid Hill $214, PE & MD Bruton (29) Trentham $213, KR , GE & JR Rice (16) Boort $212, Tooborac Past Co (7) Tooborac $201, AS Newton (10) Avenel $201, Clover Valley Farming (18) Stuart Mill $201, IJ & JL Whatley (60) Goornong $200, DWJ & M Turnbull (12) Dumosa $200, B & E Kerlin (34) Corop $194, FA & AC Coombs (55) Mangalore $192, S Stribling & M Phelan (39) Euroa $186.

MERINO EWES White Bros & Co (87) Nine Mile $224, O’Shannessy Bros (11) Donald $220, D & H McKinley (27) Leichardt $220, CJ,HA,RJ & KL Glen Eade (72) Mathoura $210, L & R Bailey (30) Marong $206, DJ & SL Lloyd (56) Stuart Mill $204, L & P Hines (29) St Arnaud $204, FR & JD Ramsay (20) Newbridge $204, EK & SJ Stone (22) Eastville $204, Potters Hillside P/L (51) Boort $192, Monmore P/L (32) Woodstock $191, JN & PM Byrne (243) Lake Marmal $190, RL & AH Rollinson (43) Mysia $ 190, K Engi (90) Raywood $189, S Stribling & M Phelan (42) Euroa $188, ST & JJ Verley (55) Boort $187, Josh Martin (49) Emu $183, Trewellard P/L (71) Eddington $175.

GRAIN Boort Grain Co-op prices at Tuesday.

Wheat: H1 $329. H2 $324. APW MG $319. ASW $307.

Barley: PL1 $253, SP1 $253. BAR1 MG $249. BAR2 $229.

ISCC malt $284. Pulses: Non-GM canola $883+/- AOF. FABA1 $385. Field peas $360.

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Amazing wonders await when back out and about PERSPECTIVE

THERE was amazing movement at the weekend ... communities started coming together again after months of uncertainty and restriction.

There are still limits on what we can do under this “state of emergency” declared in March 2020 - two Easters ago, the passing of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day two years running and cancellation of countless events and activities that normally bind us together.

The masks may have still be on but there to be seen were people together, mixing, laughing, having fun and just glad to be finding a bit of life-normal mojo.

The creation of an artistic beach at Tarnagulla and youngsters hurtling down a steep dirt Boort hill in billy-carts showed that after months of uncertainty and restrictions, we still know how to find enjoyment in life.

They were not massive events compared with many that have sadly been scuppered over almost two years but they were nonetheless events.

We still don’t know how bigger events will look and feel under government roadmaps that have changed countless times and with sudden, at times unexpected rapidity.

The weather certainly helped bring people together, too. And somewhat ironically, there were a few showers falling on that backyard beach in Tarnagulla

between bursts of radiant sunshine. The only thing missing was the seagulls to assist in devouring edible goodies adorning tables for sittings of High Tea. You could say the weekend activities several of our great local artists had their studio doors open - was our Loddon version of a trial for welcoming people in bigger numbers. A trial to do things right, driven by local people in local communities without assistance or direction from government.

The timing was pretty spot on for this weekend there will surely be an influx of visitors to the Loddon as country people gain more confidence to venture further and the barriers to visitation by Melbourne people are removed from 6pm tomorrow, just in time for the Melbourne Cup “long weekend”.

Economically, it’s the opportunity for local businesses to begin a rebuilding journey to recovery that will surely not be interrupted after the Government promised no more lockdowns.

Socially, the opportunities to share special times with family and friends will be occasions to cherish.

Loddon residents have responded well to calls to become vaccinated. As our Page 1 reports today show, we’ve hit 95 per cent first vaccination and a similar

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milestone for full vaccination is only weeks away.

That’s the result of an amazing effort over the last month or so.

And while there is much to be upbeat about, as communities we must not forget the impact that some restrictions and changing requirements are having on families and particularly small businesses who have found themselves on the frontline of mandate enforcement.

That was not their decision or even choice. Governments imposed the added responsibility.

They have to ask whether you have done the QR code check-in and confirm your vaccination status or cop fines many times higher than a parking ticket in the big cities.

The spirit of friendliness on display at two community events at the weekend is what I hope is replicated every day supporting each other and as the future unfolds.

Much of life may have been marooned since that first lockdown 19 long months ago but the tide is turning and there’s certainly buoyancy on the beach in Tarnagulla and right around the region.

For that, credit goes to every community that makes up the Loddon for again never giving up.

LETTER Sir, The 1st Lake Boort Sea Scouts would like to thank Loddon Shire Council and the team who had anything to do with helping to reschedule the Boort Billy Cart Derby for 2021.

The Cubs recognise that all the required paperwork had to be put together over a short period of time due to COVID restrictions.

The Boort Cubs and their regional packs, following COVID guidelines, had a wonderful day racing their billy-carts together.

The activity would not have been possible without council co-operation to help with the maintenance and closure of the local roads to keep everyone safe.

We end with the two words we started with, thank you. We Cubs are very grateful.

Meredith Byrne President, 1st Lake Boort Sea Scouts

1. What is a group of crows called?

2. Compared to their body weight, what animal is the strongest - Dung Beetle, Elephant, Ant, Cow? 3. How many dots appear on a pair of dice?

4. Which is the only body part that is fully-grown from birth?

5. What is acrophobia a fear of?

6. In what country was Elon Musk born?

7. Who performs the voice of Homer Simpson?

8. What country has the most islands?

9. In Australia what is commonly known as a Bottle-o?

10. How many hearts does an octopus have?

11. December 26 is known by what names in Ireland?

12. In what US state is the country’s busiest airport located?

13. What planet is closest to the sun?

14. Where is the strongest human muscle located?

15. What phone company produced the 3310?

16. How many measures of Gordon’s Gin are in a Vesper (James Bond) martini?

17. Cacio & Pepe is a staple of what Italian city’s cuisine?

18. Where did sushi originate?

19. What is a Beaujolais?

20. Which of the following sauces is not traditionally vegan - Hoisin, Worcestershire, Mustard, Wasabi?

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Mercury. 14. The jaw. 15. Nokia. 16. Three.

17. Rome. 18. China. 19. A type of red wine.

20. Worcestershire.

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OCTOBER HISTORY MONTH

The plains of a calming ocean

By ROBYN BROWN IF YOU pinpoint mid north central Victoria you locate East Loddon nestled in the area between Loddon River to the west, Bendigo Creek (known as Piccaninny Creek in early European settlement to the east, taking in Terricks and almost as far north as Durham Ox, south to Tandarra and 6km south of Serpentine where Marong Road diverts off Loddon Valley Hwy. Bullock Creek splits the shire in two halves making East Loddon quite a distinctive area.

Local historian, the late Jack Tresise insisted that any history of East Loddon district would be incomplete without reference to the early inhabitants of the area, the Jajoueroung (sic) tribe of aborigines who roamed the length of the Loddon River and were later referred to as the Loddon Tribe, of which only a small sub tribe lived. More information can be found in the book ‘Central Victorian Aborigines’ by John Tully who recorded the clans of East Loddon namely: Yulowil Balug (bounded by the Piccaninny and Bullock Creeks) Tjanne Balug and the Teerup Balug.

The district constitutes a plains area so flat that the eye rests on nothing higher than a water tower or a wheat silo beside the railway line. It is on the fringe of the goldfields to the south and east and although very close to the industrialisation of Bendigo is almost given over wholly to rural enterprise.

In July 1836, when explorer Major Thomas Mitchell reached the summit of a rocky hill which he named Pyramid Hill and looked down on the open grassy plains and tree lined streams below he saw great possibilities for land hungry settlers. Squatters soon followed him to the area and took up large tracts of land.

Small patches of native forested areas remain today on private land, around the Pompapiel Cemetery and Terrick Terrick National Park.

Pastoralists became food producers for the growing population of the goldfields.

The sea of waving native plains grasses and high stands of salt bush were replaced

East Loddon Shire councillors and staff in 1884. by grazing cattle, sheep and cropping.

The East Loddon area was in the main, occupied by four large pastoral holdings; Serpentine Creek, East Loddon, Terrick Terrick West and Tandarra.

There were less than 100 people living in the area at that time working on the four vast pastoral runs as overseers, shepherds and station hands or running shanty type wayside pubs, coaching stables and mail deliveries.

Ludwig Becker, German artist with the Burke and Wills party wrote in August 1860: “There is no certainty about the distance in the bush and on the plains, the travellers being almost all on horseback underrate generally the distances when asked. After a few miles ride we found our selfs (sic) on the Terrick plains. The effect on one who sees extensive plains for the first time is somewhat very peculiar, the plain looks like a calm ocean with green water, the horizon appears to be much higher than the point the spectator stands on, the whole plain looks concave ...”

In 1848 Serpentine Creek Post Office became one of the earliest post offices north of the Great Dividing Range providing communication for the early settlers and stockmen. Cobb & Co. coaches

used Serpentine as a changing station and camp ground for bullock drivers passing through. Dwellings consisted of a log cabin, bark hut and later a hotel called Serpentine Inn. In 1866 Serpentine was surveyed by George Watson who named it Janiember.

Although the name Janiember appears on early maps, the name never caught on with locals and travelling teamsters who continued to call the place Serpentine.

The name Janiember gradually died out.

During the early 1860s the roads were so bad that although the Cobb & Co Coaches left Bendigo at 6pm with four horses and sometimes five, they had to change horses every 10 miles and even then didn’t arrive at Serpentine until 1am in the morning - a seven-hour trip.

In rural areas legislation provided for the establishment of road districts which had powers of road making alone, and were managed by boards elected by groups of settlers.

The Road Districts and Shires Act, 1863, provided for the establishment of shires as well as road districts, and it was under this Act that the East Loddon District Board was proclaimed. It was, of course, local government in theory and not in

practice followed by the proclamation of the East Loddon Road District on December 28, 1864, the following year electing the first district board: William Fenton, Robert Russell, Obediah Edwick, Patrick Flynn, Joseph Raleigh and Austin Mack.

When Land Acts were passed in the 1860s allowing free selection the region began to prosper with selectors taking up to 320-acre blocks and transforming the plains with their crops and flocks, dwellings and little settlements. This influx created a need for roads, water and other infrastructure.

When the road district was officially constituted as the East Loddon Shire on the July 28, 1871, the number of those paying rates had risen to 319.

East Loddon Road District was approximately 380 square miles and grew when the Shire of Marong to its south, redistributed an area adding 81 square miles totalling 461 square miles for East Loddon, in today’s terms 1200 square kilometres.

Shire of East Loddon headquarters were established at Serpentine in the East Loddon Shire Hall building designed by famous architect William Charles Vahland (1828-1915). The notable building was demolished during 1960s and replaced by new shire offices. The Vahland building did remain standing for a few years after the completion of the new Shire of East Loddon Council offices and chambers.

Railway infrastructure from Bendigo to Swan Hill in 1883 was a prosperous development; however the lack of permanent water proved to be a big obstacle to the future of the area. The development of a stock and domestic water supply from the Loddon River at Bridgewater carrying water through a series of channels throughout the shire failed in the dry years leading up to the drought of 1901-2.

When State Rivers and Water Supply Commission was established in 1906 plans were made to bring water from Goulburn River and Waranga Basin to the area. Permanent water created a highly productive area with an extensive irrigation system and was instrumental in ensuring the prosperity of East Loddon Shire.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notification by Buyer - Intention to apply for the permanent transfer of a Licence to Take and Use Surfacewater GMW Reference No: BPTWE0025-21 We, Pickering Farms (Meran) Pty Ltd of 26 Hewitt Road, Applin, 3579 Refer to VicRoads Map: 20 F8 Intend to make application to permanently transfer entitlement to our existing Licence to Take & Use Surface Water and increase the licensed volume from 16ML/Year to 160ML/Year.

The water will be used for the purpose of: Irrigation. To be used on lands described as: Volume

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Hay Australia is a leading producer of quality fodder to a growing range of customers in the global export market.

We are currently looking for Fixed Plant Console Operators to join our team in Bridgewater. The position is full time and requires the applicant to work 12hr shifts on a 5 on 2 off roster with the potential to move onto a rotating 4 on 4 off roster. It also requires some weekend work.

To be considered for this position applicants must have the following attributes:  Ability to work as a part of a team  Ability to maintain an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic work ethic  Own reliable car and drivers license  A willingness to learn  Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check The following would be an advantage but not essential:  Basic reading and writing skills  Previous Fixed Plant Console Experience  Fork Lift License  CN License  Previous Labouring experience

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Any person able to demonstrate that their interests will be affected by the transfer of this Licence including any intended surfacewater use, is invited to make a formal submission setting out the nature of the impact within 14 days of receipt of this written notification.

To make a submission please read the information available to download from https://www.g-mwater.com.au/customer-services/forms refer to No 4 (or contact G-MW to arrange for a copy to be posted to 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 3616 or email licensingadmin@g-mwater.com.au

MEETING

Inglewood Bowling Club Reserve Notice is given of a

The following Class B cemetery trusts are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who are interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment:

PUBLIC MEETING to be held at Inglewood Bowling Club on Tuesday 16th November commencing at 7pm.

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

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

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

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www2.health.vic. gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria/cemetery-trust-appointments/class-b-cemeterytrust-appointments To register your interest please refer to the trust contact details below and provide your expression of interest to the applicable trust within two weeks of the date of this advertisement:

Mysia Cemetery Trust

5494 7362

Pompapiel Cemetery Trust

0448 472 663

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

Louise STALEY MP LouiseStaley.com.au LouiseStaleyRipon Authorised by Louise Staley MP, 177 High St, Maryborough.

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TENDER

Contract 520 – Footpath Construction 2021-2022

RAY WALSH Sue and family would like to thank the community for their cards, food, flowers, phone calls,and expressions of sympathy extended to us on the passing of Ray. Please accept this as our personal thank you !

CLASSIFIEDS CONNECT

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.

l Casual position l Band 3 - $35.80 per hour inclusive of casual loading l Location – Shire-wide

Community Care Workers – ref. J/105 l Permanent, part-time roles – range of hours available l Band 3 - $28.64 per hour l Location – Shire-wide

Municipal Building Surveyor – ref.J/99 l Permanent, either part-time or full-time l Salary negotiable l Location – Wedderburn office with some opportunity to work remotely

Community Project Development Coordinator (two positions) – ref.no J/113 l Full-time, fixed-term positions (two years) l Band 7 - $47.53 per hour l Location – Wedderburn Office

Community Development Officer – ref.

J/107 l Permanent, part-time – 28 hours per week (7-day fortnight) l Band 6 - $41.85 per hour l Location – Wedderburn Office

Early Years (Child Care) Project Officer – ref.no J/116 l Full-time, fixed-term (12 months) l Band 7 - $47.53 per hour l Location – Serpentine office, or Wedderburn as required Applications for the positions above will be assessed as they are received.

THANKS

LIBERAL MEMBER FOR RIPON

Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Roads Shadow Minister for Regional Recovery

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Inglewood Bowling Club Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 30 November 2021.

All positions will be declared open & Nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Further information, nomination forms and Nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting. .

Further enquiries please contact the secretary Edna Patterson on 0427 383164

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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.

Community Care Workers – ref.J/102

Member vacancies - Victorian Class B cemetery trusts

Victorian Class B cemetery trust

CAREERS AT LODDON

Loddon Shire Council invites tenders for the construction of concrete and asphalt footpaths at various locations in Loddon Shire.

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

For further information in regard to these positions including a detailed position description please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Organisational Development Unit on (03) 5494 1202.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY Old bottles with town or company names.

Marble bottles, Ginger Beer, Milk Bottles, Soda Syphons

Tenders can be submitted via the electronic portal before 4 pm, Wednesday 17 November 2021.

Any old bottles - single items or

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE Hay Australia is a leading producer of quality fodder to a growing range of customers in the global export market.

We are currently looking for Mobile Plant Operators (Forklift and Telehandler) to join our team in Bridgewater. The position is full time and requires the applicant to work 12hr shifts on a 5 on 2 off roster with the potential to move onto a rotating 4 on 4 off roster. It also requires some weekend work.

To be considered for this position applicants must have the following attributes:  Ability to work as a part of a team  Ability to maintain an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic work ethic  Own reliable car and drivers license  A willingness to learn  Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check The following would be an advantage but not essential:  Forklift License and/or CN License would be an advantage but not essential. Training can be provided for the right applicant  Basic reading and writing skills  Previous Mobile Plant Experience  Previous Labouring experience

R NDE U D IN YS SOL REE DA TH John Deere 1750 and Daiken 5ft. slasher 45hp. Good order, del. 100km radius Bridgewater. $10,500. Ph. 0417375260

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14 | Loddon HERALD Thursday October 28, 2021

YOUR WEEKEND

Trevor McDougall, Peter Dale and Donna Miller land at the beach for Tarnagulla’s art weekend.

Lyra Campbell-Pollard with grandmother Sue Campbell, of Llanelly, are served High Tea by Octopus and Queen’s Frances Clarke

TAKE A BUTCHERS AT THE BEACH FRONTED by an artistic makeover of Tarnagulla’s old butcher’s shop, local creatives have transformed the backyard into a beach complete with caravan, sand and swimming pool.

And on the weekend, Octopus and Queen blended the beach with local art and servings of High Tea that attracted visitors from across the region.

It was a collaboration between town businesses and district artists and gave a taste of the creative offering on show in local towns.

Mayo Whitton takes the cakes to the High Tea tables.

Mosaic artist Lynda Vater doubles as waitress.

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HOME TEAM DOES IT AGAIN THE steep dirt hill in Boort’s Station Street saw thrills and a few spills on Sunday when Northern Rivers District Cubs and Scouts held their billy-cart derby in the town for a 25th year.

And after COVID rescheduling, the Lake Boort group secured the points to win the Cubs’ shield for a third successive year.

Owen Byrne, William Haw, Henry Hawken, Neive Cotton, Victoria Lanyon, Denver Dula, Carrie Byrne, Filippo Daddelli - Leader Scarlett Crilly Eva Perryman and Jonas Haw all contributed to the group’s success.

The Scouts trophy was won by the Kerang troop. Scouts and cubs came from across the region while helping make the day a success were local parents including Meredith Byrne who was on flag duty and Lake Boort leader Garry Schmidt.

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SPORT

Maroons look south NULLAWILL has voted to join the North Central Football League from next season..

The club has been a dominant team in the Golden Rivers league, winning six senior flags since joining in 1998 including going back-to-back in 2018 and 2019.

Club president Wade Humphreys was unable to be contacted before the Loddon Herald went to print.

However, it is understood a meeting last week of Nullawill

members easily achieved the 75 per cent vote to lodge the tranfer request If successful, the Maroons would be the first club to enter North Central since Sea Lake Nandaly was admitted in 2016 after the Mallee league folded.

Sea Lake won their first North Central flag in 2019 and went through the 2021 season dropping just one game.

North Central president Tim Lockhart said the league had been advised of Nullawil’s re-

quest and would follow the processes in considering admission.

Lockhart told the Loddon Herald in a special end-of-seaon interview he believed juniors were the No 1 priority for clubs.

He also credited league success through two COVID-disupted seasons to the strong community bonds that saw local players now living in Melbourne for employment or study return home at weekends.

Lockhart said that ongoing connection was a strength of

North Central “and I wouldn’t want to see players maligned for making the huge commitment to come home and support their town and mates”.

Meanwhile, North Central clubs are starting to secure their 2022 season recruits. Among the Wedderburn Redbacks’ recruits is defender Jayden Jones who previously played for the club in 2018-2019, finishing runner-up in the best and fairest both years. He returns from two years at Sandhurst

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Changes for summer Newbridge’s withdrawal leaves Upper Loddon with a five-team competition in the draw released on Monday with the first round set for November 13.

And in tennis, Serpentine club has voted to switch from the Inglewood association to Loddon Valley.

President Jayden Gladman said the decision was based on Loddon Valley offering a strong junior competition.

“We’ve got at least six to eight definite players, and possibly 10, for our junior side this season and we want to make sure they have a game every week,” he said.

“If you have juniors, they want to play and the change of association will mean they will get a hit.”

Gladman said that had not been possible last season with the Inglewood association.

“If we don’t have juniors, it would be a slow death.”

Gladman said the Loddon Valley association also offered additional junior activities to engage the young players in their playing development.

“The move will also keep our families together playing tennis at all levels every week,” Gladman said.

Rally champion heading home WEDDERBURN’S rally driving champion Rhianon Gelsomino is heading for a brief visit later this year and will run a school for aspiring rally co-drivers.

Rhianon, who took out the US title this year, will conduct two schools in Bendigo in early January with one class already booked out.

Joey Broom, 7, is among the eager youngsters participating in the weekly Cricket Blast program at Bridgewater introducing local children to the game. Harry McKinley is running the eight-week activity attended by a dozen youngsters. LH PHOTO

UPPER LODDON CRICKET 2021-2022 DRAW NOVEMBER 13

JANUARY 15

FEBRUARY 26

Wedderburn v Boort-Yando Bridgewater v Kingower Arnold bye

Boort Yando v Kingower Arnold v Bridgewater Wedderburn bye

Kingower v Arnold Bridgewater v Wedderburn Boort-Yando bye

NOVEMBER 20

JANUARY 22

MARCH 5

Boort-Yando v Bridgewater Arnold v Wedderburn Kingower bye

Arnold v Kingower Wedderburn v Bridgewater Boort-Yando bye

Arnold v Boort-Yando Wedderburn v Kingower Bridgewater bye

NOVEMBER 27

JANUARY 29

MARCH 12

Kingower v Boort-Yando Bridgewater v Arnold Wedderburn bye

Boort Yando v Arnold Kingower v Wedderburn Bridgewater bye

Semi-finals

DECEMBER 4

FEBRUARY 5

Kingower v Arnold Bridgewater v Wedderburn Boort-Yando bye

Wedderburn v Boort-Yando Bridgewater v Kingower Arnold bye

DECEMBER 11

FEBRUARY 12

Arnold v Boort-Yando Wedderburn v Kingower Bridgewater bye

Boort-Yando v Bridgewater Arnold v Wedderburn Kingower bye

DECEMBER 18

FEBRUARY 19

Boort-Yando v Wedderburn Kingower v Bridgewater Arnold bye

Kingower v Boort-Yando Bridgewater v Arnold Wedderburn bye

MARCH 19 Grand final (Reserve day March 20 or 26)

Junior competition draw will be released after co-ordination with Northern District association junior competition where Boort-Yando fields an under 13 side.

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Recovery after a bad start INGLEWOOD-TRAINED trotter Vincent Kai ran a great third at Melton last week.

After missing the start, he caught the field and ran on well for trainer Grant Innes.

Racing Saturday night is at Melton, and Friday night is the Swan Hill Cup, but the highlight of the weekend is the Redwood Carnival at Maryborough.

Two all-trotters race days will be staged tomorrow and Sunday, with the main events on Sunday the Aldebaran Park Group 1 Redwood Classic and the final of the Classic Connection Haras Des Trotteus Group 1 Victoria Trotters’ Derby.

The Redwood should provide plenty of action from the standing start with the Peter Manningtrained Plymouth Chubb to be driven by his daughter Kerryn, the world’s best female driver.

Three heats of the Derby were conducted at Maryborough last Sunday with some exciting racing. Senitas Strength, the only filly in the final, was the fastest heat winner, the other heats were won by Kyvalley Hotspur

and Aldebaran Zeuss. Sunday’s final should be a great spectacle, with the three heat winners being the hardest to beat along with Utopia and Parisian Artiste in a very even field.

Both races have a strong connection to central Victoria with the Redwood Classic named in honour of inaugural Victorian Square Trotters’ Association President, Hugh Redwood, late of Bridgewater and The Victoria Trotters Derby has been won by many wonderful young trotters - one of the best performances in a Derby was by Danny Bouchea, trained and driven by Nick Youngson at Berrimal.

Tip for Maryborough – Parisian Artiste each way in the Trotters’ Derby.

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AN OUT AND A SWITCH

REDBACKS ON A BEIGE ROLL

LODDON sporting associations have had to revise summer season draws.

THE new synthetic pitch was layed at Arnold on Sunday as cricket club members completed upgrades at the ground before the Upper Loddon association starts next month.

Mark Smithurst, Ben Metelmann, Michael

Dale and Matt Giri were tasked with rolling the beige synthetic covering after club members had earlier put down a new concrete base.

Mark is something of a veteran with new wickets, having led the working party when the

previous pitch was layed more than five years ago at the home of the Redbacks, the club formed in 1898.

The quartet said they were looking forward to the new season starting in a fortnight.

Upper Loddon cricket, Inglewood and Loddon Valley tennis associations have been sent back to the drawing board in the last week with affiliation changes and withdrawals.

Newbridge Cricket Club last week confirmed with association secretary Michael Rose it would not be fielding teams for the 2021-2022 season.

Club president Mick Rogers said: “We only had half the numbers for junior and seniors so we have gone into recess for this season.

“Hopefully, things will be looking better post-COVID,” Rogers said.

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