In the land of GIANTS

ByEmilyLister

I WOKE up, packed my bag and had my breakfast before school this morning. I was guessing the day would be like any other. Little did I know it was going to be a big day.

I have science first lesson. I met my best friend Frida in the science room. Frida has brown hair and sweet blue eyes. Our teacher Miss Chanoppaly told us to put these nuclear suits and masks on. Our class saw how powerful nuclear waste can be, now we were testing it.

Linsey accidentally knocked the flask with the nuclear waste onto me! I felt tingling then I grew taller and taller until I smashed through the school roof!

Too bad I hadn’t put my chemical suit on yet. I kept on growing and growing until I could snatch an aeroplane out of the sky!

My left hand kept growing and growing like your eyes in the dark although my right hand looked as if it was a cockroach to me now.

I was so big the other students looked like ants from my view. I carefully picked up Frida in my massive hand. “What do I do?!” I whispered. “I’m hideous! Everyone is scared me!” “You’re beautiful and I’m not scared of you.” said Frida.

“What did you say!” I shouted. Frida blocked her ears. “I said you’re beautiful and I’m not scared of you!”

While I was standing there I thought of a poem.

The giant was giant as you could see. The giant was giant almost one thousand times me. Thegiantwasalsosoverylonely.Iwillgomakefriendswithit anditsfriendI’llbe.

I wrote it down on a napkin and gave it to Frida. Frida smiled as I popped her on my shoulder. “that’s beautiful” stated Frida. I cheered up and said, “hold on!” Frida grasped onto the collar of my shirt. I started running. Past Calivil, past Mitiamo and into Echuca. I turned around. “Having fun?” I asked. Frida gave me two thumbs up. I sped up. Past Mitiamo, past Calivil and back into the school gates.

The sweet Frida whispered softly into my ear, “you will always be my best friend even if you’re a giant.” Thank you, I replied.

And of course, my older sister Alice just had to ruin the moment!

“Emily!” Alice screeched. “How are you a giant and where did you put my hairbrush?” I didn’t put your hairbrush anywhere! I didn’t even touch it and its none of your business how I got like this!” I snapped. Alice just ran of sobbing. “Gosh!” I said “Emily!” Frida spoke up. “Linsey’s coming” I looked to my right. I couldn’t see her. “Squeak” “Do you hear a mouse?” I said. “I’m sorry,” said Linsey. “Oh, there you are.” “It’s okay,” I replied.

Then I remembered, at least my right hand stayed small so I can write this for you all. I thought to myself if I wasn’t a giant, I wouldn’t be telling you this.

Maybe it isn’t so bad being a giant after all.

Magic potions, ants and fitting into very small shoes

ByRubyHocking

BANG! Owww! Hi guys, my name is Ruby Hocking and I am nine years old, and I just realised that I am a giant. I think I was, just hmm let’s see, searching for my shoes and one touch from the fairy godmother’s wand and I was a giant.

I didn’t know what to do, so I kept searching for my shoes. A couple of minutes later I found my shoes and that’s when I realised that my shoes were SO small. They were never going to fit my feet!

I stumbled out of my bedroom. I was so slow. Skyscrapers fell, people were in shock, think that it was a tornado. I stopped, all the dust cleared away. Then everyone saw what the cause was. A giant Ruby.

“Oh darling, never drink my magic potion again. It’s mine, mine, mine!” said a voice.

I didn’t, it was the fairy godmother’s. I am going to hunt her down and SMASH SMASH SMASH her.

The hunt was on. We heard, ‘bippity boppity boo,’ and followed the sound. Until we came across a castle, there were guards and fire-breathing dragons.

Then I saw a little girl with a white dress and pink stockings with a potion in her hand. The guard gave it to the dragon and it turned into a giant dragon!

The rest of the family came out of the castle, except the Fairy Godmother, which was strange and frustrating. Until I realised that my mum was the Fairy Godmother! Well, I think she is!

Then my mum disappeared out of nowhere. I heard her, she was saying, “I am the Fairy Godmother, I am the Fairy Godmother.” I’ve got to get into the castle.

Then I stood up and tried to remember when mum last had a baby. Could the little girl in the white dress be my sister? I was so confused.

Mum went in there, but I didn’t. So I slept on the street.

The next morning I was an ant. I walked a kilometre or two, to get to my lab. When I finally got there, I was looking for the special magic potion.

Being an ant made this very difficult! I climbed up every chair leg in the lab, until, finally, I had found what I was looking for. The special magic potion! I crawled up the side of the bottle and jumped in. I took one big gulp and the potion was gone, but I was stuck inside a tiny bottle! SMASH!

Glass flew everywhere and there I was, standing on top of the lab table… Finally, I was an average sized human again.

I was making my way back to my house and I was lost until I saw my friend Lola and she showed me the way home.

I was relieved and happy to be home and safe. Hopefully you had fun on a big adventure with me. Being a giant was interesting, but I am glad to finally be normal again.

Family transformation

ByHazelPhillips

I’M HERE to tell you about when I turned into the biggest giant. It all started after waking up in my magic beach holiday house. The house felt smaller than usual and my feet were hanging over the end of my wooden bed. I quickly got up. BANG! My head hit the ceiling. I glanced at my reflection in the larger windows. I was a giant. I started screaming, ‘Mum! Come help!’

Mum came running into the room. “It’s finally happened Ivy.” Mum said excitedly. “Now don’t be scared, it’s just our family transformation. Every girl in our family transforms into a magical giant at this beach house around the age of nine.”

All of a sudden, I felt tingly everywhere and POOF I was standing in front of a golden sign that said Giant World. I walked through the gates and I was not the only one in there. There were giant fairies, giant unicorns, and even giant rainbows. This was the place I always dreamed of. Is this a dream?

“No,” said a giant wearing a light pink dress. “You’re in Giant

World, let me show you to your room.”

So, I followed the giant fairy until we reached a building that was high as the high the sky that was covered in gold roses. Here it is. I love it. Stuck to the front door was a secret mission note which was to collect a tear from a magical unicorn by sunset so that I could stay a giant forever. I quickly rushed off into the woods. I took the note with me as it had a map on it. I jumped over the mountains, stepped over the streams, touched the tops of trees until I found a unicorn standing outside of a cloud cave. I tiptoed as softly as I could, but it didn’t really work, as my steps sound like thunder. I asked the unicorn if I could have a tear please. “You have to make me laugh,” said the unicorn. I tried so many different things to make it laugh. I threw a giant tantrum, did a giant ballet and I blew giant bubbles.

Finally, I knew just what to do. I burped a nursey rhyme in giant burps. It worked! The unicorn laughed so loudly. I got a tear, so I ran back to Giant World, and I got there just in time. I gave my tear to the fairy and with a magic spell, she made me be a giant.

Death Notice

BARNES - David James 4/3/1928 – 5/7/2023

Loving husband of Lorna (dec). Loving father of David, Carlene, Lesley and their families.

Funeral Notice

A Graveside Funeral Service for Mr David James BARNES will be held at the Boort Lawn Cemetery on Friday 14th July commencing at 11:00am.

Boort Golf Club

93nd ANNUAL OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

WOMEN’S FOURBALL - Thursday 13th July

FOURBALL BEST BALL STABLEFORD (2 grades)

ENTER WITH PARTNER - $40.00 per pair. and a teams event for any two pairs.

ASSEMBLE - 10.00am, START - 10.30am.

Entries close Wednesday 12th July with the Women’s Captain, Dianne Johnston, Mob: 0427434625

MEN’S DAY - Saturday 15th July

27 HOLES - SCRATCH & HANDICAP (2 grades)$35.00 per player (includes lunch).

Teams event of 3 players for afternoon 18 holes.

Entries close Friday 14th July with the Captainemail: andrewmaxwellkane@hotmail.com

ASSEMBLE - 9.30am for 9.45am SHOT GUN START.

INCORPORATING WOMEN’S DAY 18 HOLESSCRATCH & HANDICAP - $15.00 per player.

ASSEMBLE – 11.45am, START – 12.15pm. (Lunch available if required at $10.00 per person)

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.

Waste Administration O cer- ref.J/225

 Full-time, permanent position

 Based at our Wedderburn Depot with exible working locations available

 Band 4 salary range $64,566.32$69,060.16 per annum plus employer superannuation.

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 17 July 2023 at 5pm.

Surveillance O cer- ref.J/223

 Full-time, permanent position

 Based at our Wedderburn Depot

 SOCOM salary range $68,277.56$73,016.38 per annum plus employer superannuation.

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 10 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.

MEN’S FOURBALL - Friday 14th July

FOURBALL BEST BALL STABLEFORD (2 grades)

ENTER WITH PARTNER - $40.00 per pair.

ASSEMBLE - 11.00am, START - 11.30am.

MIXED - Sunday 16th July

18 HOLES MIXED PINEHURST FOURSOMES (2 grades)

ENTER WITH PARTNER - $40.00 per pair.

ASSEMBLE - 11.00am, START - 11.30am. BRUCE AND NANCE WEAVER MEMORIAL TROPHY - for best net overall

CAPTAIN ANDREW KANE Mob: 0428378738 DI JOHNSTON Mob: 0427434625

Part Time Administration officer

We are seeking a part time administration officer to join our friendly team. This position is a minimum of 12 hours per week plus additional hours to cover holiday and Sick Leave. Previous experience in office administration will be an advantage, competent computer skills, good communication and time management skills, maintain privacy and confidentiality, hold a current First aid Level 2 andWorking with Children Certificate or willing to obtain.

Please send application letter and CV to Centre Manager on the below details Applications close at 1630pm 14th July 2023.

To apply for this position or to obtain further information, please contact:

Kylie Smith Centre Manager

Dingee Bush Nursing Centre 21 King St, Dingee, Vic 3571 PH: 54 368 309

Email: admin@dbnc.com.au

Southern Riverlands Poultry located in Boort has a casual position available for a reliable and energetic member to join our growing team. This role includes some weekend work. Must have driver’s licence and own transport.

If you are interested and would like more information please contact Kane via email at farm1@southernriverlands.com.au

The Kerang Turf Club conducts 2 event race meetings per season and 3-4 sets of jump outs.

An exciting opportunity to lead the Club as its Club Manager now exists. This role is responsible for professionally, effectively and efficiently managing the Club’s business activities, including stakeholder relationship management, and maximising revenue returns through the profitable conduct of racing and non-racing events and operations.

You will ideally have demonstrated experience operating in a leadership role within a successful management, hospitality, or event management setting. Your application should demonstrate the following:

 Strong nancial and event management skills

 Sound business judgement and decision making capability

 An ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build positive working relationships

 Strong team leadership capabilities

 Exceptional organisational, communication and public relation skills.

A Position Description is available upon request.

Applications should be emailed to: kerangturfclub@hotmail.com

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 21st July 2023

Truck Driver

Reeves Earth Moving Pty Ltd are currently seeking experienced Truck Drivers to join our growing team.

Reeves Earth Moving are a family-owned business based out of Wedderburn, Victoria.

We operate trucks and machinery, carting quarry products and completing earthworks including but not limited to shed pads, driveways, sheep yards, dams etc.

Essential Requirements:

 Current HC or MC Drivers Licence

 Ability to work unsupervised and follow directions.

 Available Monday-Friday with optional Saturday work

Non-Essential Requirements:

 Ability to Operate Heavy Machinery including but not limited to: Front End Loader, Grader, Excavator, Bulldozer, Roller, Bobcat is advantageous but not a requirement.

Benefits:

 Above award pay rate

 The right candidate can expect regular work in and around the North Central Region

 A safe, professional and family run business.

For more information or to apply: email admin@reevesearthmoving.com.au or by post to PO Box 36, Wedderburn Victoria 3518.