Raindance shines at Melbourne Royal Show An 18-month-old bull from Dromana’s Moorunga Angus Stud has charged away with two ribbons and a trophy from the stud’s first exhibit at the Melbourne Royal Show. Moorunga Raindance T25 picked up the Junior and Grand Champion Angus Bull ribbons then went on to win the strongly contested Junior Champion Interbreed Bull Trophy, with judge Aimee Bolton praising his sound structure, muscle pattern and softness. Moorunga was established by John and Sue Matthies, who bought the property in 2013 and raise fat lambs for personal use as well as selling excess produce from the orchard. The stud herd has been put together with purchases from the Anvil, Ireland and Stoney Point Angus Stud dispersals combined with purchases of females from Texas, Little Meadows, Fox River and Banquet Angus Studs. “Raindance is a good representative of the type of bull that we offer in our August on-property bull sale each year,” John said. “We use artificial insemination and embryo transfer programs to maximise our top donor cows as well as using some of the best Angus sires available. We’re excited about some of the progeny that will be available in our 2024 sale, as we’ll be offering bulls from some of our top cows by sires such as Brown Double Decker. Genetics from this US sire were purchased in partnership with Summit Livestock from NSW and at this stage have remained exclusive to the two studs.” Moorunga Raindance T25 was 850kg with an EMA of 134cm2, rump fat of 15mm, and rib fat of 14mm.
Make it a joyous Christmas for Peninsula’s battlers Many families on the Peninsula are already doing it tough, but at Christmas their stress is only heightened. Last year, YPA Estate Agents in Rye set up a collection point for donations to The Southern Peninsula Food For All’s Christmas toy and food drive. Such was the response that YPA was able to donate about six cages of food, and this year it wants to triple that amount. “This year we are going to put our Issue 144 NOVEMBER 2023
money where our mouth is, and for every bag of groceries that is donated to our office we are going to match it with a bag of groceries,” it said. The items most needed are: • Canned fruit, vegetables, fish, soups and meals • Dried fruit and nuts • Sauces and seasonings • UHT milk and juices • Coffee, tea and spreads • Rice, pasta and noodles • Cereal • Shampoo and conditioner • Soap and deodorant • Dental floss, toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Tissues and toilet paper • Feminine hygiene products • New toys for all ages.
Food items should be within their ‘best before’ date, in unopened packaging and displaying ingredient and allergen details. “Did you know one in five people in Australia experience food insecurity each year?” YPA said. “Unfortunately, thousands of people are turned away, as there is not enough food to meet demand. Your donations will help The Southern Peninsula Food For All reach more people doing it tough.” YPA is accepting donations from now until December 9. They can be dropped off at YPA Estate Agents, Shop 1, 2217 Point Nepean Rd, Rye.
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