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No CFA procedures exist for fire fighting under high voltage powerlines NEARLY fifteen years have elapsed since the Black Saturday bushfires and the State Government vowed after the Bushfire Royal Commission that all of the recommendations would be implemented, and the Victorian Government has led the transformational change to reduce the likelihood of bushfires being ignited by power infrastructure.

The State Government embarked on the plan to replace the state’s high voltage powerlines and after beginning the process of undergrounding low voltage powerlines in 2013, the government initiated the first major works to replace high voltage powerlines located in the highest priority bushfire areas as classified by the office of the Fire Services Commissioner.

The commitment from the government was to replace powerlines in ‘areas of the highest consequent risk’ at a cost of $200 million.

The call for underground high voltage powerlines from local farmers has fallen on deaf ears, in fact according to St. Arnaud Group Officer Wayne Rourke the CFA does not even have Standard Operations and Procedures (SOP).

Fire fighting under high voltage powerlines Without an SOP training cannot occur and certainly CFA members cannot attend a bushfire that is threatening high voltage powerlines.

A group exercise training occurred on 13th October on fighting fires under powerlines but as there are no training modules on high voltage powerlines, the fire fighting was done under the current every day powerlines Wayne Rourke said.

“We must have SOPs before we can do that” he said.

Wayne went on to say that there are several problems relating to fire fighting and the high voltage powerlines.

“Currently many of the power poles are timber and the cross

arms are timber and if they catch fire the powerlines droop and this can potentially electrify a fence kilometers down the road.

“Secondly, embers are carried within smoke and this can cause arcing.

“This will happen in both high voltage power lines and the current type.

“No one knows how far smoke can travel and therefore there is no cap to fire fighting in smoke.

Wayne said apart from these issues there is also the issue of machinery under powerlines.

“As yet there is no height published.

“We do not know as yet if the trucks can travel under these.

“When TCV says that ‘we can turn off the transmission lines, yes, we can request that this is turned off, but we had an incident last year where a vehicle with people

inside and power lines and CFA requested that the power be turned off.

“It took one and a half hours before that occurred” Wayne said.

How long it takes for the power to be turned off is dependent upon if it is the weekend and also on staff availability and if it is after hours that could take more time.

Those staff have to travel to the nearest junction box to isolate that powerline before they turn it off, hence there is a lag time to that ‘turn off’.

For Wayne, a Level 2 officer in charge of large fires, if he sends in a crew to go through smoke to do anything and they get zapped due to arcing, the Coroner will want to know on whose authority he made that call.

“If I can say SOP

gives me that authority and that procedure, then I am OK, therefore there is a need for the SOP to specifically make provision for high voltage” Wayne stated.

It is important to know if you can travel over/under them.

Wayne believes that the SOP manual only has reference to transmission towers up to 500Kv and that this will involve an exclusion area of 8-10 metres around them.

“This is a 2006 SOP. “There is no reference to smoke arcing other than ‘minimum activity if smoke likely’.

This SOP relates to 500Kv which is the stated size of the VNI West Interconnector powerlines.

However, it is unclear whether because the voltage is on the outer-

most limit of the voltage for this SOP whether it would be covered or not.

Jason Heffernan CFA Chief Officer stated in the ‘Design Guidelines and Model Requirements: Renewable Energy Facilities’ that new and emerging renewable energy technology has outpaced the development of standards and guidance in relation to fire and emergency management.

“To bridge this gap, CFA has worked with stakeholders nationally and globally to develop guidelines that can be used when designing a new facility or modifying or operating an existing one.

“These guidelines advocate a holistic approach to fire and emergency risk management.

Above: Bushfires and powerlines do not mix.

Unauthorised use of CFA trucks CFA trucks and all brigades have been notified ‘trucks not to be used in political meetings/activities’.

Wayne made comment on the use of the unauthorized use of CFA trucks.

“Clearly some older trucks are bought for private use, but if it has a CFA logo it is not operating privately.

If you use a CFA truck unauthorized and something happens, that is, an accident because of the CFA truck’s presence, you are liable.

You are not on operational or on authorized business.

Buloke flood response attracts second Award BULOKE Shire Council has claimed a second award in its recovery from the October 2022 Flood Event that swept Victoria.

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To the Editor 18 Napier St., St. Arnaud, Victoria 3478.

Phone: (03) 5495 1055; Email: ncn@iinet.net.au

Is Lying by Omission, really lying?

St. Arnaud, Charlton & surrounding districts

N.C.N. INFORMATION The North Central News is 100% locally owned, independent newspaper, established in 1864. With an ABC audited circulation of 1,650 copies, and an estimated readership of over 4,250 throughout the Northern Grampians and Buloke Shires.

Not everyone believes that omitting details is the same as lying, and there can be a grey area when it comes to giving of information. Not every detail is necessary to be accurate, but deliberately misrepresenting the truth by hiding some of the facts is considered lying by omission. But is lying by omission really lying?

There are so many versions of the lie. Some are small, others big, some can be damaging to a relationship, whether it be in business or personal, and others mean to protect. Lying is complicated and working out why someone has lied to you can be difficult. Does the type of lie told by someone else really matter? What about their reason for lying?’

In a recent Letter to the Editor there was more than one statement that were possibly less than accurate, some say were lies and some say were part truths.

The letter states that Victoria’s Safety Regulator Energy Safe Victoria makes the statement that “transmission lines, when managed and maintained properly, pose a very low risk of starting a fire”.

Mr Magee goes on to state that “transmission can be “turned off”, in a major bush fire emergency”.

A source has told us that the CFA’s operating procedures only includes reference to power lines up to 500Kv, which is the voltage of the new proposed VNI West Interconnection power lines.

These procedures are therefore in doubt as to whether they would in fact cover operations under and around ‘high voltage power lines’.

Secondly, the writer’s ascertain that power can be turned off is only a half-truth, as in fact the lag A time from the request to turn off the power and the actuality of that turn off can be an hour and a half away or even more depending upon staffing and availability and also whether it is a weekend F or weekday.

E This could therefore be lying by omission which occurs when an important fact is left out in order to foster a misconception. Lying by omission includes the failure to correct pre-existing misconceptions.

Not everyone agrees that intentionally leaving out important information is lying.

C Some people assert that ‘lies’ are directly untrue statements only and that leaving out details isn’t C lying — it’s just not telling the whole story.

It’s true you don’t always have to include every minor detail in a story to make it accurate, but if leaving out details misconstrues the truth, it may be considered a form of deception.

In some situations, leaving out parts of a story can be just as harmful as making direct false statements.

It’s like telling half the story, with the missing half being crucial to understanding the entire picture.

Ultimately, once lying by omission is discovered, it can cause a breakdown of trust that can be just as damaging as any bold-faced lie. Many people become more guarded and distant. Without full disclosure, parties cannot make informed decisions or come to an understanding about issues or topics related to the issue.

As a result, communication will suffer, and the link between them may slowly crumble.

It has been said that the behavior stems from a conscious or subconscious decision that the relationship isn’t safe enough for authentic interaction.

Perhaps in the case of the VNI West powerlines the lack of concrete information and the technical nature of it, makes it even more difficult to gauge whether it is clear truth is being told.

People seem to be using this strategy because in their minds, they are telling the truth. We are too focused on our own side of the issue during negotiations and interactions on an issue such as these transmission lines in particular.

We need to realise that even if their focus is on truthful statements, the other side might view what they’re doing as very different in a way that really hurts the way the parties interact.

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How Long Is Your Hose?

Dear Editor, Have you ever been a volunteer?

It feels great, doesn’t it?

Imagine if you were responsible for putting those volunteer’s life at added risk?

For an organisation like the CFA who relies predominantly on volunteers, why wouldn’t it stop and ask the question ‘Why are we allowing the added risk Qld of 4217 Transmission Lines to our volunteers and those we serve to pro1 800 652 284 tect?

Rural land holders (who are typically CFA volunteers) pay a Fire Services Property Levy on their land, which funds the annual estimated of Ted expenditure Whillier the CFA and its (paid) employees.

Jen ZCFA has its own The standing orders that stipulate ‘25 meter minimum clearance should be maintained of the transmission line easement.’

However, in hypothetical conversation with CFA employees they are far too quick to say ‘but we didn’t ask you to attend that fire’ or ‘we didn’t ask you to go near the transmission lines’…. Every minute is vital, and every second is critical to containing and stopping wildfire.

Let me take you to the front line of a wildfire as a CFA volunteer; 3:05pm Sunday, Jan 1 – Temp 38 degrees, 43 km northerly wind gusting to 57km… forecast top is 41 degrees before a ’dirty’ change late pm.

The fire truck has red and blue lights flashing, you are wearing your full PPE, your neighbour is driving the fire tanker and your cousin stands beside you on the back.

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To the Editor • From page 2.

It is 39 degrees, with a 43km north westerly wind, gusting to 57km.

Everyone has literally dropped their personal lives to get to the fireground.

Every minute it burns, it is reeking destruction and danger in every aspect.

Traveling to the map reference received, you can see the plume of smoke billowing into the air.

As you are getting closer, you can now smell it.

The colour of the sky has turned to a darkened yellow/grey, as the sun is blocked by the plume of smoke.

Your body starts to prepare its self for what you are entering, sweat is running, breathing fastening, stomach feel hollow as adrenaline is naturally released.

Your body has identified this for what it is and looking for a flight response.…but being a volunteer, you are there to fight!

3:34pm - Radio chatter increases from the fireground as other volunteers arrive on scene.

The radio is screaming, questions and statements being

shouted, panic and fear clear through their call ‘We need more tankers’, ‘We need help on the south side’, ‘It’s jumped the break on the north east side’.

Now the visibility is down to a kilometre max.

We receive direction from fire ground control to stay on the east side of the fire, followed by a firm reminder that Transmission Lines will be in the fire ground at some point, with a map grid reference provided of their location.

3:37pm - we wheel onto the flank of the fire, 4-5 meters from the flames and drive parallel to the fire to allow the 2 on the back to squirt the fire from the tanker whilst traveling.

Now the air temperature is well in excess of 45 degrees, the fire being only meters from the side of the truck, flames are as high as the truck and the smoke blocking our view in every direction, visibility no more than 30-40 meters at best, you can feel the heat of the fire against your face, one hose being

used to knock the flame as far in front of the truck as possible (56 meters), the second to extinguish the reduced flame beside the truck.

The wind is creating havoc, not only the dust, smoke and soot, but the water from the hose is barley hitting the ground and flame, it is being blown off target.

3:38pm - the driver continues to read the fire closely, watching the two on the back closely for facial reaction and body language to gauge if we are close enough to the fire, too far, going too fast or too slow….his focus broken as the radio screams ‘Where is that bloody aircraft?

It is heading towards the house, we need all available units on the southwest side, of the fire now!’. The driver is left to make a judgment call….

3:43pm on the back…you continue to bounce across a paddock none of you have ever been in before, your own focus is broken with an alarm screaming, your cousin who is standing shoulder to shoulder with you is yelling at you,

but you struggle to hear/understand, due to the wind that is howling, the noise of the fire, the water pump and the truck…you lean in closer to him, ‘We’re out of water, we need more water!’.

3:44pm - it’s a quick flash of panic, shit that didn’t last long, when in reality we have now been on the fire ground, attacking the fire for just over 7 minutes.

We have now travelled between 2-3 kms, guided by where the fire is was burning with limited visibility.

Now that you have a mild understanding of what it can be like on the fireground and having emptied your first tank of water….at what point did you identify the imaginary line that

is no closer than 25 meters to the next imaginary line, which is approximately 50 meters from the 540,000 volts of power that will arc and kill you and your crew from potentially 75 meters away?

You can thank the Labor Governments for the loss of asset and life (be that human or animal).

Don’t forget the VNI West Project Manager, Mr Sam McGee who is advocating that ‘You can fight fires under the lines’.

Aircraft won’t be able to help as 540KV of electricity does not discriminate when there is smoke in the air as smoke is an extremely good conductor of electricity and the lines will arc and flashover will occur.

What will the response be at the next Royal Commission?

CFA advised their volunteers to remain at least 25 m from the easement?

CFA Stated that the safety of their volunteers was their highest priority, however we can’t control where they fight wildfire?

Or the same recommendation as the previous Royal Commission?

Recommendation 27.2 Transmission lines should be put underground.

Mr Bowen, life is far more precious than foreign investment and CFA Chief Executive Officer Natalie

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Buloke flood response Dietetic student project recommends Diabetic Clinic • From front page.

Council’s podcast series ‘The Paddock: The Goals’ was recently honoured as the winner in the Local Government Category for the Victorian Resilient Australia Awards.

The Paddock: The Goals podcast series offered informational podcasts during winter sports weekend activities, so Council could engage with attendees without disrupting their usual weekend commitments, reducing the need to coordinate separate dates and venues, saving our community’s time and resources whilst adding value to established events.

This time, centred around the North Central Football League, Council’s ‘take it to where they already are’ approach is achieving genuine cut through.

Mayor, Cr Alan Getley was understandably thrilled with the news.

“This award is terrific acknowledgement of our hard-working team whose approach of leveraging established events to support our community has been a real winner.

“It also underlines the tremendous community response that has been critical to our recovery”, he said.

“Thank you to the many generous people who gave their time and knowledge to be a part of the story and thank you to Council’s Community Recovery team for the production and delivery of this important initiative”.

The Paddock: The Goals is now a finalist for the National Resilient Australia Awards, announced in November.

This award comes on the back of the win of The Paddock Run which claimed the Disaster Preparedness Award in the 2023 National Awards for L ocal Government announced in June in Canberra.

The Paddock Run, a community driven initiative, involved Council staff visiting grain delivery sites in Buloke during harvest season, delivering 1000 packets of Kooka’s Country Cookies, to our hardworking harvest workforce.

They also distributed over 8000 postcards providing information about flood response and recovery support to the community.

POLICE REPORT Charlton Chook theft Between 8:30am on Friday 27th October, 2023 and 8:00am on Saturday 28th October, 2023 person/s unknown have gone onto a property in Peel Street, Charlton and stolen from a chook house (6) Isa Brown full grown chickens.

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Also between 11:00pm on Friday 27th October, 2023 and 1:20pm on Sunday 29th October, 2023, person/s unknown have stolen a set of number plates from a vehicle in Peel Street, Charlton.

Anyone with information that could assist police in solving these matters is requested to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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DIETETIC students David and Dylan from Deakin University conducted a project for East Wimmera Health Services (EWHS) regarding Diabetes in the area.

Their summary findings and recommendations for improving the service and overall health of consumers within the EWHS catchment areas have been released.

EWHS is at the forefront of delivering accessible allied health services to the Buloke and Northern Grampians shires, aiming to “cultivate healthy communities”.

These communities, compared the rest of Victoria, exhibit proportionately high demand for the use of diabetes services.

Historically, community diabetes clients are scheduled for individual appointments, but recent innovations have introduced jointconsultations between dietitians and diabetes educators, enhancing quality of care and efficiency.

This project assessed the potential of expanding this model, focusing on incorporating podiatry services, envisioning a clinic where community diabetes clients could consult three specialists in a single, “one-stop-shop” diabetes clinic.

Diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians Notably, the EWHS catchment area has a higher prevalence than the Australian rural average, with rates hitting 7.4%.

There is an evident need to evolve our approach to diabetes care, and a capacity within EWHS to do so.

A multidisciplinary clinic not only addresses the rising diabetes prevalence but also resonates with the felt and expressed requirements of our community.

Summary of recommendations These recommendations are proposed as an adaptive, reasonable, and actionable solution to improving diabetes care.

1. Clinic structure: Initiate designated multidisciplinary clinic days to offer a "one-stop-shop" model, focusing on using spaces conducive to collaborative consultations.

2. Consultation processes: Embrace joint-consultations as the norm, using tele-

Above: Dietetic Student Presentation (left to right) Dylan Brown,Tessa Torney (EWHS Dietetic Supervisor), David Stewart. Absent- Joanna Smith (EWHS Dietetic Supervisor). health when appropriate, and ensure patients receive timely reminders and informational materials.

3. Referral processes: Revamp the referral system, encouraging direct appointments

and leveraging GPs for early referrals in the future. Expand the referral umbrella to include disciplines like physiotherapy.

Overall, implementing these recommendations to adapt EWHS

primary care model to a one-stop-shop diabetes clinic will streamline services, enhance patient experience, and ensure holistic diabetes care, cultivating a healthier community.

Workshop on Council Signage Strategy in November NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council is embarking on the development of a Northern Grampians Signage Strategy, the purpose of which is to guide the development of consistent and relevant signage across the region that leverages key visitor economy strengths, capturing the high traffic flow from major arterial roads and to encourage visitor dispersal across the region.

The Northern Grampians Signage Strategy’s objectives are: 1. To ensure that current and future signage facilitates safe and positive journeys and enhances the dispersal of visitors and their connection with the people and the places of Grampians region.

2. To promote the many tourist attractions and services within the Northern Grampians Shire.

3. To improve the presentation of the Northern Grampians brand through improved signage design at our facilities, parks and places of recreation.

4. To give Council clear guidance for developing a suite of distinctive, innovative, and consistent road and destination signage.

Council invites all community and industry members to attend the Community Consultation sessions being held in the region this November.

This is a fantastic opportunity to raise any signage issues and concerns and share your ideas and suggestions.

The NGSC Signage Strategy Community and Industr y Consultation – Eastern Workshop will be held

on Tuesday 14th November, 2023 at 3:30pm in the Perry Room St. Arnaud Town Hall.

The Eastern side of the shire includes St. Arnaud, Marnoo, Navarre and Stuart Mill.

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If you have any queries, please contact Anna Gellert on 03 5358 0587 or anna.gellert@ngshire.vi c.gov.au

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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 27th – 31st October 1923 Obituary 1 Intelligence of the death of Mrs Margretta Curnow was received with sadness, when it became known that she had passed away very suddenly.

The deceased lady had resided in the same house in the Donald Road, since she first arrived here in 1875, with her parents; and had firmly established herself in the respectful estimation of a host of now sorrowing friends.

A little over three weeks ago, she underwent a serious operation, which proved a great success but she succumbed to heart failure and peacefully passed to the Great Beyond.

The deceased, who was 54 years of age, was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Davey, and was born at Ballarat in 1869; and married Mr Samuel Curnow, jun., farmer, in 1907.

The immediate surviving relatives are her husband, her son, Rupert, aged 14 years, and her brother, Mr E. Davey.

Obituary 2 Mr Kenneth McIver, of Jeruk, passed away at his home, after a short illness of six days, at the age of 88 years.

Deceased was a native of Rosshire, Scotland, and arrived in this state in 1863 by the ship Theresa, and lived first at Newstead, and was afterwards amongst the earliest settlers in Glenloth, in 1875, where he remained until his death.

He was twice married, and left a family by his first wife, of five sons and a daughter namely, George, Kenneth, John, Donald, William and Mary Ann. Some years after the death of his first wife he married Miss McKinnon, and his second family consisted of three sons (ex-Cr Archibald McIver, Angus and Malcolm.)

Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Presbyterian Hall when the Ladies’ Guild held their second afternoon concert.

The hall had been tastefully decorated, and a goodly number, mostly ladies, gathered

to listen to the musical and elocutionary items rendered.

The proceedings opened with an overture by Mrs W.McGuffie, af ter which Mrs G. Cox rendered a song, succeeded by a reading from “The Sentimental Bloke” by Miss G. Robertson, and a song

by Mr M. C. W. Gooden received a well merited encore.

Rev. Fitzgerald gave a recitation, followed by a song by Mrs L. A. Wilkinson.

Mr Gooden sang “The Holy City” by request, and then gave a number of selections on the “Artistone” player-piano.

Afternoon tea was handed round, and the entertainment closed with a verse of the National Anthem.

remained for the sacred concert amongst moonlit foliage, endeavoring to find “tongues in trees, books in the running brook, sermons in stones, and good in everything.”

Charlton Progress Association At the last general meeting, held in the Presbyterian Hall, L. A. Wilkinson reported a profit of £3 17/11 from the picture night at Victoria Hall, and that Mr Percy Spencer had given his ser vices

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum entirely free.

Correspondence was read from the Shire Council, respecting the tree planting and the Triangle, and it was explained that although trees could be obtained at a minimum cost from the Department of Agriculture, the season had too far advanced to take advantage of the offer, and with respect to the planting of grass in the Triangle, the matter had been held over awaiting the intended

Above: Presbyterian Church and Hall. action of the Band Rotunda Committee.

Mr Wilkinson stated that the Association had a credit balance of £11 10/11. Accounts for rent of hall £3, and calico for sign 2/-, were passed for payment.

Methodist Church Anniversary services were held on 21st October.

There were good congregations, and the singing, under the

baton of Mr E. O. Stowe, was remarkably fine, whilst the duties of organist were capably carried out by Misses Edith Peverill and Phyllis Dew. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

Tennis On Saturday last the Charlton tennis team played a team from Wycheproof on the local courts, and af ter an enjoyable game, Charlton came off victorious by 9 sets 107 games, to 4 sets 82 games.

Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies and was much appreciated by all.

Charlton players were: Messrs Wilkinson, O’Donnell, Curnow, Stowe, Luth and Reynolds, and Mises Ruse, E. Wood, D and T. Frahm.

Charlton East River Club Echoes of a pleasant afternoon on Sunday at the river tennis courts, near the Teddywaddy bridge, reach us for publication.

The courts were declared open for the coming season by the president, D. Drew, with secretary, Con Maher as his indefatigable henchman.

Joint captains L. Reynolds and G. O’Brien arranged the slapdash tournament which was eventually won by L. Reynolds and Miss J. Drew.

Visitors gathered from surrounding districts, and enjoyed a repast prepared by the lady members of the club.

The proceedings were enlivened by musical selections rendered by Mr Gooden.

After tea, many of those who had not attended church in the morning dispersed for evensong, and others

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 26th – 31st October 1923

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Northern Grampians Shire Council invites tenders for the management of council’s Transfer Station at St Arnaud to best practice standards, while meeting service requirements and cost-effective service delivery within council’s resource capacity.

Tenders close 2pm, Thursday 9 November 2023. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to the website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/tenders and follow the link.

Swanwater Sports Day

Waste Services Public Holiday Waste and recycling trucks will need to start earlier on Tuesday 7 November, Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Residents who have their waste and recycling collected on a Tuesday need to make sure their bins are out Monday evening to ensure that they will be collected.

Office Closure Melbourne Cup Public Holiday Our offices will be closed 7 November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Reopening as per normal hours on Wednesday 8 November.

In the event of an emergency, please ring 03 5358 8700 for assistance.

Fire Hazard Inspections on Private Property From Monday 6 November, Council officers will be conducting fire hazard inspections on private property throughout the Northern Grampians Shire. Fire Prevention Notices will be issued to property owners who have not taken appropriate measures to reduce the risk of fire on their property.

The best way to minimise this risk is to reduce the fuel load present on and Australia Day Awards 2024 around your property. You can do this Nominations for the 2024 Australia Day by: Awards are now open and will be presented Mowing or slashing grass and at the annual awards ceremony held on weeds to less than 10cm high Friday, 26 January 2024 in events held in Raking up leaves and bark in the Stawell and St Arnaud. immediate area around buildings Pruning low branches from To nominate, visit buildings and fences www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/AustraliaDayAwards Removing rubbish and garden 2024 waste Nominations close 5pm Friday 15 You must ensure your property remains December 2023 in a low-risk state for the duration of Arts and Culture Grants the Fire Danger Period. This may mean that frequent mowing or slashing is Following councils' endorsement of the new Public Art Guidelines 2023, this round required.

For more information on council's fire of Arts and Culture Grants has priority areas that enable public art murals and hazard inspections process, visit ww.ngshire.vic.gov.au/emergencies/fire installations.

Projects and initiatives will need to focus Community Grants on one of the following priority areas.

Council recognises that running and The provision of workshops and sustaining local community groups and activities that provide opportunities organisations can be challenging. Many for community members to connect groups have members who are getting and participate in arts and culture. older, and volunteers are not as easily Design and/or deliver smaller scale found as they once were. Planning for a public art murals to activate public sustainable future and sourcing of spaces. larger amounts of funding can be Design larger scale public art projects assisted through the development of strategic plans. and installations for council to deliver.

Grants open 27 September 2023 and For more information visit close 8 November 2023. www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/residents/grants/ For more information visit arts-and-culture-grant-program www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Residents/Gr Email tina.baker@ngshire.vic.gov.au or ants/Community-Grants call 03 5358 8772.

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Some of the winners were – Sheffield Handicap 130 yards Tom Gilmour, sprint 75 yards Jack Walton beat J Michael by inches, kicking football Mick Caine 61 yards, he has won this five years in a row.

Ladies walking race Miss Kathleen Walsh.

Boy’s high jump J Walton 5 ft, men’s high jump Max Pritchard 5 ft 4 ins; this acrobat caused much fun amongst the onlookers as he stands in close to the bar before jumping, then nose dives over landing on all fours.

Girls race Jean Cadzow who also won the rooster chase by gathering up the bird before he had sprinted 50 yards.

Pony trot Tom Walsh, walk, trot, gallop T Langdon, best hack Bert O’Donohue and best hunter P Hoye.

‘The Grotesques’ The Town Hall was filled to see ‘The Grotesques’, a performance by the St. Arnaud Costume Comedy Company, which included 26 items.

Performers were Mrs B P Davison, Misses H M Kerr, G Malone, J Cadzow and C Moore, Mr H Davison, H Copley, G H Green, R Jones and E Kershaw.

There were several solo songs, and an orchestral selection, followed by ‘The Burlesque Band.’

Two dramas ‘The Bloodthirsty Bounder of the South End’ and ‘ The Woop Woop School’ with Father Phelan as the schoolmaster were the highlights of the evening.

daughter of Mr and Mrs M Batters of Burrumbite won an honorable mention with 91 points in a piano solo for under 12 year olds at the South Street competitions.

Miss Doris Kelsey, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kelsey of St. Arnaud gained honors in Grade 11 and Grade 1 piano at the University exams held at the Notre Dame De Sion Convent in Sale.

Deaths Former St. Arnaud resident Mrs Jane Margaret Barklem died at Carlton age 59 years.

Jane was the daughter of Alexander Grant and wife of Joseph Barklem and mother of Eileen, George, Alfred and Joseph who died 1908 age 9 years.

Mrs Mary Constable nee Randall, wife of Charles Constable of St. Arnaud North died age 67 years, after a long illness.

They had six children and the funeral left from her sister Mrs Wilton’s residence in Dundas St, for the St. Arnaud cemetery.

Twenty-six year old Norman Kinsley Templeman died from appendicitis at a private hospital in Carlton where his sister is a nurse.

Norman is the eldest son of Mr George Templeman and came to St Arnaud as an infant; at age 15 years he commenced work as a junior clerk at the Borough Office before moving to Melbourne.

During the war he served at the front with the Motor Transport Service and on returning home he worked at an engineering firm in Richmond.

Norman was buried at St. Arnaud cemeter y alongside his

- by Heather Pritchard 15-month-old sister who died in 1906.

Tennis St Patrick’s 6 sets 43 games defeated Presbyterians 2 sets 27 games.

Gents Doubles – St Pats, L Dunkley and E Lamprell beat Pres, N Grieve and L Crone 64.

St. Arnaud North 6 sets 43 games defeated Methodists 2 sets 28 games.

Gents Doubles – St A North, C and M Casey beat Methodists, A Whitney and H Walters 6-3.

Church of England 6 sets 43 games defeated Slaty Creek 2 sets 27 games.

Church of England, C Kearnan and A J Mitchell beat Slaty Creek, J and J Michael 6-2.

Sales E s t a t e Wi l l i a m Walsh [dec] 5-room W B house and land sold t o M J Ry a n o f Banyena for £560, 6room E B house and land corner Brisbane and Canterbury Sts sold to A E H Preece for £221, 4-room old W B Cottage and land Canterbury St sold J J Willcox for £100, vacant allotment Brisbane St sold to F O’Shea for £34, 6-room W B house and land Butcher St sold to A E H Preece for £240, allotment of land with very old building Clyde St sold to Duncan McDonald for £43.

Furniture sale at Reade’s Carriage Works for Albert Reade.

Marnoo off shears sheep sale – 4,500 merinos sold.

Weather Rain for October 150 points, making 19 ins 22 points so far this year.

Farewell A farewell was held in the Winjallock Memorial Hall in honor of Mr H Fulton and Mr and Mrs J Fulton who are moving to Swan Hill.

Mr and Mrs J Fulton were presented with a tea set and they accepted a pipe in a case for his father Mr H Fulton who was unable to attend.

Honors in Music Miss Jean Batters,

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One-stop physio-fitness centre comes to Napier Street LOCAL Physiotherapist, Nicola Kirk, has opened Physiobiz Fitness at 63 Napier Street after recently taking over the business formerly known as St. Arnaud Health & Fitness.

Nicola’s Physiotherapy business, which was previously located in Nelson Parade, St. Arnaud, has also relocated to the Napier Street premises, effectively combining specialist physiotherapy and personal fitness services under the one roof.

A fully-accredited Physiotherapist (BPhed, BPhty, APAM) with an additional degree in sports science and exercise performance from Otago University (NZ), Nicola

QUOTE OF THE WEEK That was how dishonesty and betrayal started, not in big lies but in small secrets.

- Amy Tan

has been in practice for twenty years, including the past 13 years as a provider of Physiotherapy services to the people of St. Arnaud and district.

She is also a registered NDIS, WorkSafe, Medicare and TAC health service provider.

In addition to Physiotherapy services, Physiobiz Fitness offers locals access to a fullyequipped gymnasium, as well as an expanded schedule of supervised exercise classes.

All classes are inclusive and can be modified to suit any person’s individual ability or pain limitations.

The gym also has an extremely wellequipped Pilates Reformer Studio with a range of classes on offer.

All ages and physical abilities are catered for, with speciallymodified exercise programs for people with

mobility limitations, those recovering from injury or orthopaedic surgery, or for people just wishing to maintain their physical strength, flexibility, weight and balance to help counter the natural deterioration that comes with age.

See the facilities for yourself at an Open Day to be held at the gym on Wednesday the 1st of November 2023, from 9am to 6pm.

Whether you’re an existing member, or you’ve never been inside a gym but would like to explore the options for improving your personal fitness, come along try some classes and discuss your needs with Nicola.

Alternatively, to view the full gym program, download the Mindbody App, view Physiobiz Fitness on Facebook, or see the exercise class schedule on display in the

Above: Outside Physiobiz Fitness Nicola Kirk (holding her mascot Wallace), with members Debra Campbell, Cheryl McIntyre, Jane Sutherland, Diane Fullarton, Lynne Bodey, Glenda O’Neil, Leigh Abbott and Amanda Marland. window at 63 Napier Street.

For other queries, or to arrange a physiotherapy consultation or fitness assessment, contact Nicola on 0400 451 432.

Free Kinder: Enrol for 2024 Free Kinder is available for three and four-year-old children in Victoria at participating services.

Free Kinder is available in sessional (standalone) and long day care (childcare) settings, saving families up to $2,500 each year, per child.

At kindergarten, your child will: •

learn language, literacy and numeracy skills through play, art, music and dance

•

learn to express themself and make friends in a safe and caring environment

•

build skills and confidence before primary school.

Contact your preferred kinder service or local council to learn about how to enrol for 2024.

Visit: vic.gov.au/kinder

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Show ‘n’ Shine exhibits were spectacular SUNDAY the sun shone on King George’s Park and with the annual Show ‘n’ Shine there were plenty of people (and their dogs) out enjoying what St. Arnaud puts on at this time of year.

A stunning array of cars with the most immaculate engines and bodies were on show.

Above: Darren Durward with his 1969 HT Holden Premier.

Right: Russell Coates with his 1938 Ford Tudor sedan.

Top right: Aerial shot of King George’s Park and the vehicles.

- PHOTO: Rogan Hando.

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Above: Jim Leithhead from Pomonal with his 1956 Lincoln.

Below: Olive and John Shepherd from St. Arnaud with there Wolseley.

Below: Admirers, Helen Burns (right) from St. Arnaud and Jenny Sutton from Portarlington dream of the ride in this Chrysler Crossfire.

North Central Vintage Car Club was most appreciative of the numbers of people that came out to enjoy the spectacular array of vehicles and motor bikes.

Just a couple of Alan Esmore’s beautiful cars.

Below : Rover coupe 1969.

Right: Buick 1909.

Above: David Pollard with his MG B 1972 model.

Above: Stephen Ross and his Mustang.

Above: Leigh Sutton from Logan with his 1971 model XY GT.

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1st 2023 - Page 9

DECLARATION

Fire Restrictions

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Date of Commencement

Northern Grampians Shire

06/11/2023 06/10/2023

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Chief Fire Officer – Forest Fire Management

Charlton Florist and Fashion

Stock Clearance Sale

PUBLIC NOTICE

9 High Street Charlton

DECLARATION

Lions Club of St. Arnaud

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Date of Commencement

Mildura Rural City Council

30/10/2023

Gannawarra Shire Council

06/11/2023

Swan Hill Rural City Council

06/11/2023

Yarriambiack Shire Council

06/11/2023

Saint Arnaud Community Kitchen Inc.

Annual General Meeting 2023 This will be held Wednesday 8th November 2023 @ 2.30pm In The Perry Room

MDHS has a number of positions available across all three campus: Maryborough, Avoca & Dunolly: Please visit our website for more information.

MEDICAL IMAGING RECEPTIONIST PART-TIME ST. ARNAUD HOSPITAL The St. Arnaud Hospital is looking for a reliable, self-motivated Receptionist to work in the Medical Imaging Department.

This position is permanent part time, one day a week (Thursday) 9am to 5pm (7.5 hrs) plus relieving in both St. Arnaud and Maryborough when necessary.

The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and computer skills, a professional demeanor and solid communication and organisation skills.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please visit www.mdhs.vic.gov.au and select ‘Careers’ then ‘Vacancies’. For additional information, please contact Rowena Newell – Customer Excellence Team Leader via rnewell@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0422.

Applications are to include a covering letter, resume and response to the key selection criteria. Applications for these positions close on Sunday, 5th November 2023.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children’s Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.

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AGM Wednesday 15th November 7pm Lord Nelson Park (social room)

Sugar gum plantations (For Cropping)

Firewood trees (Green or dead)

Firewood logs Phone Marcus 0427 489274

All encouraged to attend.

All positions declared vacant for the 2024 season.

Apologies or questions to Dean Wandel 0407 547 762

FOR SALE

Christmas Bags & wrapping paper available NOW at

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St Arnaud Football Club

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MEETINGS

Phone Joan: 5491 2220

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St. Arnaud Allsorts

Ph: 5495 1161 89-93 Napier Street, St. Arnaud

AT YOUR SERVICE

Solicitor 116 Napier St., St. Arnaud

Practical, experienced advice in plain English Appointments also available in Charlton, Donald & Wycheproof

Ph: 5495 2595 Karen@klp.net.au

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Job Opportunities Campus Base Negotiable • Allied Health Assistant • Communications and Marketing Officer • Graduate Registered Nurse • Graduate Enrolled Nurse Birchip • Registered Nurse • Enrolled Nurse Charlton • Nurse Unit Manager • Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Enrolled Nurse • Associate Nurse Unit Manager Donald • Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Campus Manager St Arnaud • Junior Food and Domestic Assistant • Enrolled Nurse Wycheproof • Enrolled Nurse • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Nurse Unit Manager • Registered Nurse Further information available at: https://ewhs.org.au/careers

Direct Care Workers – St Arnaud The Community Care Team is seeking applications from suitable candidates to join their team in a casual capacity to be responsible for providing assistance to frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers to be more independent in their own homes and the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Home care services are provided that: • promotes each client’s capacity to live as independently as possible • takes a person-centred approach to care, that promotes client's wellness and active participation in the decisions about care; and • provides timely, flexible and targeted services that can maximise each client’s independence.

The position is initially casual, but conversion to permanent part time employment may be offered after six months.

Applications close Monday, 13 November 2023.

Please apply via our website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Careers

IN MEMORIAM

AT YOUR SERVICE

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Keane) Self Storage RELOCATED (Brennan, - Kathleen Monica • 7 DAYS ACCESS • BUSINESS STOCK • LONG OR SHORT TERM STORAGE AVAILABLE

Hayley:

0409 337 276, Luke:

0458 885 266 St. Arnaud Serenity Storage

Top of the Town Beauty Salon For all your Hair and Beauty NEEDS

Ph: 5495 1306 ~ OPEN ~ Monday to Friday Colours, Perms, Unisex Cuts, Waxing, Teeth Whitening, Brow Wax & Tinting, Tanning etc..

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Nicola Kirk Physiotherapist Over 15 years experience Open Mon to Fri 63 Napier Street, ST. ARNAUD

0400 451 432 or 5495 1108 BIRTHDAYS

Happy

60th Birthday Greg Garton We hope you have a fantastic day on 2-11-2023.

Love always, Angela, Luke and Bianca, Ashlee and Scott, Jake, Audrey and your three beautiful grandkids, Ruby, Angus and Edwina. xxxx

WEDDERBURN PATCHWORK GROUP, INC

WEDDERBURN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS & ARTS FESTIVAL 2023 At Mechanics lnstitute Hall, 92 High Street, Wedderburn, 3518

Friday 24th November 2023: 10.30am - 7pm Saturday 25th November 2023: 10am - 3pm ADULT ADMISSION $5 CHILDREN FREE Attractions will include quilt display, handicraft exhibits, Christmas trees, photography exhibits, artwork, children's creative exhibits, trading table, market stalls, door prize & a raffle quilt.

Morning / afternoon teas & light lunches will also be available.

Entries to be received at the hall Thursday 23rd November 2.00pm - 6.00pm.

Stall holders most welcome.

For more information, please contact lrene Finch, President (Ph. 0458 073 080) Hilary MacKay, Secretary (0409 549 433) Sponsored by Loddon Shire Council.

FUNERAL

DEATH

Passed away peacefully on 27th October 2023 aged 96 years.

Much loved and respected mother and mother in law of Bernice and Paul (dec), Val Keane (dec), Laurence (Bill) Keane and Yvonne, Mervyn, Kerry and David, Michael and Lisa, Cathie and Peter.

Cherished Nana of grandchildren, 13 15 great grandchildren and 1 expected great great grandchild.

A gentle, strong and generous woman.

Admired within the community who never left home without her makeup on.

The last link of the Keane chain to be reunited HALL - Aileen 31.1.1941 - 22.10.2023 Formerly of Beazley’s Bridge.

Daughter of the late Thomas (Bricky) and Laura Hall. Sister of Lorraine McKay, Noela Smith Clare-Maree Casey and Glenda Cheesman. Sister-in-law to Craig Cheesman.

The funeral was held on the 30th October in Penshurst.

DOWNES Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Kathleen Monica Downes will be offered at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 45 Webster Street, Wycheproof on Monday 6th November commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a burial at Wycheproof Monumental cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed. kellyfuneralsbirchip .com.au and swanhillfunerals.com.au Tributes can be left on the website.

MAHER - Judith Ann 13.12.42 - 04.11.20 Almost three years have gone by, thinking of and about you makes me cry.

But as months and years go by, I will love you sweety until I die.

Your husband John.

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5492 2547 BEREAVEMENT THANK YOU John and Heather Leonard and family would like to say thank you for the visits, flowers and cards on the sudden passing of Greg.

Thank you.

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Water for environment flows The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is managing an important water flow to five Wimmera Mallee Pipeline wetlands from October: Chirrup Swamp, Creswick Swamp, Davis Wetland (Private land), Jeffcott Wildlife Reserve and Jesse Swamp (Private land).

Up to 2.5Ml of water will be delivered.

The flows are in line with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder’s (VEWH) Seasonal Watering Plan 202324.

The plan is developed in collaboration with the North Central CMA and supported by local input from community representatives, Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water and the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action.

For full details, go to nccma.vic.gov.au and click on the Current Water for Environment Flows section.

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It was a Friday night tennis derby

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 5th November ST. ARNAUD 9.30am Worship Team

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish

PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

Live Stream out to churches without Mass BOORT

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD

Live Stream in BANYENA No Mass CHARLTON

BIRCHIP

Sunday November 5th 10.30pm

IN deference to the St Arnaud Cup at the racecourse last Saturday voting took place amongst the tennis players as to a choice of Friday Night, Saturday Morning, or Sunday afternoon to play the local derby.

Given daylight saving a Friday night commencement at 4.30 p.m. proved trumps.

Amazing what one can achieve on Facebook Messenger… availability “thumbs

Sunday November 5th 10.30am

Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 3rd November 9am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Locum Priest Archdeacon Peter Downes Enquiries phone: Phone: 0412 957 383

ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday November 5th 10.30am Live Stream in DONALD

Sunday November 5th 8.30am Mass ST. ARNAUD

Saturday November 4th 7.00pm Mass WYCHEPROOF

Sunday November 5th 10.30am

Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Learning more about Jesus Thu 2nd November 10.30 a.m.: Faith Group Sun 5th November 10.00 a.m. Prayer Time 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: Norma Hunt All welcome Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

Live Stream in Parish Coordinator: Noeline Hogan 0476 617 976

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EMPLOYMENT Parts Administrator Goldacres Sprayer Centre - St Arnaud We are looking for a committed, motivated person with attention to detail, to join our team.

To provide excellent customer service and parts support to our customers.

Responsibilities • Field parts enquiries from customers, interpret requirements and provide price and availability.

• Provide and maintain parts consumed by the workshop.

• Maintain parts inventory and restock parts as required.

• Undertake the inward and outward freight activities.

• Ensure parts are displayed in a clean and orderly manner.

Experience • Experience in a similar role would be preferable.

• Excellent computer, literacy and numeracy skills.

• Exceptional customer service, communication, time management and organisational skills.

Applications to careers@goldacres.com.au or Contact Jake on 0428 170 525

KELL FUNERALS Est 1860

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Ph: 5495 1043

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NAFD Member

Birthday wishes to: November 1st Naomi Sutton Teaghon Torney Noel Fithall Chris Goode November 2nd Tristan McPhee Sharlene Bertalli Riley Burke Greg Garton Debbie Needs Trina Summers Brian French November 3rd Billie Baldwin Aiden Burke Bob Wooley Bob Young Sami Weir Thomson Goode

November 4th Spencer Fithall Deegan Prestwood Thomas East November 5th Thomas Bertalli Frank James November 6th Margaret Fyffe Tyson Hendy Torri Tillig Luke Tuder November 7th Rachel Hendry Stephen O’Meara Leigh Sutton

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Call in or phone NCN on 5495 1055

Board director opportunities at East Wimmera Health Service The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at East Wimmera Health Service. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications.

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023.

Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply, please go to the following website: www.health.vic.gov.au/boardapplications

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- Contributed up” from players, voting sorted and BBQ arranged… all in the “twinkling of an eye” without talking to anyone!

Whatever happened to the interminable telephone “ring around”?

So, on a fine night St. Arnaud faced off against Kara Kara, the second local team.

A win to the latter team 129-104 games (10 – 0 points) belied the tightness of the contest with many close matches and tiebreakers.

Each of the three sections finished with a similar score differential.

In the Men’s Doubles Stephen Rodger and Bailey Durward triumphed over Jake and Sam Male 8/7, with Jake and Graham Male turning the tables on Stephen to defeat him and Ryan Weir 8/7.

It was John Goode, Rogan Hando and Don Erwin, all three set winners on the evening, who proved the difference in bringing home Kara Kara by 42-30 games.

Three set winner, Sharyn Erwin and Caitlyn Goode steered the Kara Kara Ladies Double to victory 43-34 games, but it was terrific to see the likes of new players Georgie Kirby, Isobell and Millie Hand, Keegan Amos, Helen Schaper and Janine Batters

Above: Determination shows on the face of St Arnaud's Ben Greenaway. playing competitive tennis on the balmy night.

The Mixed Double proved the closest of the section results with just four games separating the teams for a Kara Kara 44 games, St. Arnaud 40 games result with Kara Kara claiming three tiebreaker sets!

Friday night lawn tennis was the winner and underscores the potential benefits of court lighting, something enjoyed by all other tennis clubs in the North Central Lawn Tennis Association.

For those who would like timeout to enjoy a mid-week hit of social tennis (racquets provided, chil-

dren catered for) please contact Sharyn Erwin Ph. 0487 691 369 Meanwhile, John Goode is overseeing Junior tennis commencing at 9.30 a.m. each Saturday morning and parents are invited to bring their children 7-16 years to enjoy a hit and basic coaching.

John’s contact is 0418 172 004.

Next Saturday Next Saturday will be a Charity Tennis Day at Charlton where players from all clubs are paired with players from other clubs for a “not so competitive” fun day of tennis, with proceeds raised to go to the “fight MND” cause.

Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1.00am on Monday, 6th November for the Northern Grampians Shire.

The El Niño weather pattern means Victorians can expect a hotter and drier summer than recent years, and communities should begin preparing their properties and creating a Bushfire Survival Plan.

CFA District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd said while local grass loads are still relatively green and benign it only takes a few warm days for grass to dry off enough to become a fire hazard.

“There is still plenty of time to ensure your property is as safe as possible, and we suggest starting with cutting your grass and cleaning up around your households and sheds.

“We want people to take extra precautions this summer and be well prepared and at-

tentive with a plan in place so you are ready to act if fires break out.”

While CFA’s 52,000 members are poised to respond and support communities this bushfire season, they’re urging people to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.

Residents in Northern Grampians Shire are asked to take this opportunity ahead of the FDP to clean up their properties and for landowners to conduct safe private burnoffs where possible.

Those conducting burn-offs must notify authorities online at the Fire Permits Victoria website (www.firepermits.vic.g ov.au), or by calling ESTA on 1800 668 511.

By registering your burn-off online, you

allow emergency call takers to allocate more of their time taking calls from people who need emergency assistance immediately.

No burning off is permitted during the FDP without a Permit to Burn, which can be applied for through the Fire Permits Victoria website.

There are very strict conditions attached to these permits and the liability sits with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely.

For a full list of conditions, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can.

• Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farms.

• More information about FDPs is available online at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fire dangerperiod

Be aware of hydatids YOU may have recently read that a living roundworm, suspected to have come from the faeces of a carpet python, was pulled from brain of a woman in New South Wales.

It was the first documented case of the parasite infecting a human.

Needless to say, she was extremely unlucky.

However, there are other, more common parasites that can infect both animals and humans known as zoonotic parasites.

Hydatids are a zoonotic parasite of significant risk to rural communities in southeastern Australia.

In the past, hydatids were a significant cause of illness in Australian rural communities.

This was largely due to the practice of feeding the offal of sheep to farm dogs, the absence of treatment of tapeworm in farm dogs, and the close physical connection between farmers and their dogs.

Abattoir surveillance data has shown that the risk of hydatids is still present, with one peer reviewed study showing that hydatid cysts were found in 8% of

cattle carcasses at a major abattoir in eastern Australia.

To understand how you may become infected with hydatids it is useful to understand the hydatid lifecycle, which has two stages.

The adult hydatid tapeworm lives in the intestine of dogs and dingos (and foxes to a lesser extent).

The adult tapeworm produces eggs that are passed in the dog or dingo’s droppings.

When sheep, kangaroos and cattle ingest the eggs in contaminated dog or dingo droppings they become infected.

The hydatids then develop into its immature stage as watery cysts in the soft tissues such as the liver and lungs of those animals.

When a dog or dingo ingests raw offal or dead stock that contain the immature cysts, they become infected completing the lifecycle.

Humans can

become infected in the same way as a sheep, cow, or kangaroo if they are in close contact with infected dogs.

Children are at particular risk due to their close contact with dogs and their tendency to transfer eggs to their mouths.

When a person becomes infected, cysts may develop in the liver, lungs, or brain.

The consequences of this may be fatal.

The only treatment in humans is by radical surgery to remove the cysts.

Hydatid disease can be prevented by following several important steps: • Worm dogs regularly with an all wormer that is effective against the hydatid tapeworm • Never feed raw offal to dogs • Promptly dispose of all dead stock • Keep dogs kennelled or chained when not working to prevent them finding offal or dead stock • Restrict dog’s

Dr Jeff Cave, Senior Veterinary Officer Agriculture Victoria access to household vegetable gardens and wash all vegetables thoroughly • Wash your hands after handling dogs and before eating, smoking etc.

These steps are tried and proven and were used in a coordinated way to successfully eradicate hydatids in both New Zealand and Tasmania.

Above: The Ophidascaris robertsi larvae specimen that was extracted alive from the woman’s brain by surgeons at Canberra hospital.

- PHOTO: Composite - Canberra Health.

Sheep attacks near St. Arnaud TWO large German Shepherd dogs have been seen attacking and killing sheep in the vicinity of Yawong Road and Hard Hills Road near St. Arnaud in the last two weeks.

One farmer has found 7 sheep dead (left) in two separate paddocks and has been treating quite a few other sheep that have been badly injured in these attacks.

Not only have they been killing sheep they have been chasing them around the paddocks and forcing them over fences into other neighbouring paddocks.

If anyone knows or have seen these two dogs roaming in that area please contact the Northern Grampians Shire or the St. Arnaud Police.

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BCG named as a finalist in Regional Development awards BIRCHIP Cropping Group (BCG) has been announced as a Finalist in the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award, part of the Community Achievement Awards for 2023.

The Community Achievement Awards started in 2002 and are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, communities and businesses make throughout Victoria.

These awards aim to recognise their success and achievements, which contribute to making Victoria a better place.

BCG has been a pioneering force in farmer-driven agricultural research, development, and extension in North West Victoria for 31 years.

Their 22-member team in a small community has empowered farmers to adopt cutting-edge technologies and practices, making their farming systems

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BCG has led the way in building resilience against drought as the northwest node of the Victorian Drought Hub. Their establishment of a Young Farmer Network signals the next generation's thirst for knowledge and support.

BCG's legacy extends to their ongoing transformation of the farming community and their instrumental role in advancing agricultural innovation.

The finalists will be presented and winners announced at an Awards Gala Presentation Dinner to be held at the Hotel Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on Friday

Above: (left to right) BCG staff Genevieve Clarke (former staff member), Domenic Bertazzo, Brooke Bennett and Dr Yolanda Plowman, sowing at Kinnabulla 2023. evening 1st December 2023.

All finalists will go into the People’s Choice Award, which is run

Gowar property sells after auction FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Property situated on the corner of Calder Highway & Tormeys Road, Teddywaddy VIC 3527 91.46 Hectares – 226 Acres | In 3 Titles | Ideal Cropping Country Expression of Interest close with the Selling Agents on Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 4pm • Immediate Main Highway • Guaranteed Permanent Water supply from Wimmera Mallee pipe line system • Connected Pipeline with Trough • Powerline Runs Parallel to Highway • Scattered Shade Box Trees • Silo Access 10km Charlton 15km Wycheproof • Cropping Rotation as follows Vetch, Gypsum, Canola, Wheat, Barley. - In Barley now end of cycle (Crop not included) • 2 Dams • Stand Alone Property - No Neighbours • Gypsum Applied • Site suited to intensive agriculture (STCA)

MAINLY locals attended the auction of 417 acres in Gowar, in the Loddon Shire, held by Nutrien Ag Solutions last week.

The property borders on two sides by Yawong Springs Road and Coonooer Gowar Logan Road.

An opening bid of $3,000 per acre was placed by the auctioneer.

Although the property was passed in at

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$3,950 per acres the vendors dealt directly with the highest bidder and the property was then sold.

The auction was held on Thursday 26th October at the Coonooer Bridge Community Hall.

through the Community Achievement Awards for Victoria Facebook page.

The winner in each

categor y will be announced at the Awards Gala Presentation Dinner.

For further infor-

Week ending Wednesday 25 October 2023

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— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has recorded an overall unchanged result, with varied results within different regions, sectors and micron groups.

The largest gains for the week were seen in the finer merino fleece types, strong widespread competition in this sector helped to push prices higher.

This was highlighted in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for 17.5 micron and finer which rose by between 9 and 23 cents and in the 18.0micron MPG in the West (the f inest published MPG) which added 29 cents for the series.

After these MPG rises the results as mentioned were varied, plus and minus results were recorded across similar types Australia wide.

The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closed the week unchanged on 1,139 cents.

The EMI continues to trade well below this time last year, the EMI is 161

cents, or 12.4% lower than Week 17 last season.

Over the past year the finer microns have suffered greater falls than their broader counterparts, narrowing the price dif ferentials between microns.

This is best highlighted looking at the finest (16.5) and broadest (22.0) MPGs in Melbourne.

In the corresponding sale of the previous season these two MPGs were 2,323 and 1,282 cents respectively, a difference of 1,041 cents.

In this series these MPGs are now 1,809 and 1,260 cents respectively, a difference of just 549 cents.

Notable this week, the 1PP panel approved five separate lots.

The 1PP definition is “wool produced in

National Offering Centre North South Sth NZ West Total

Week 17 17 17 17

Days 24, 25 Oct 24, 25 Oct 24, 25 Oct 24, 25 Oct

Offering 9,921 18,629 2,582 7,892 39,024

Future Offerings 18

31 Oct, Nov. 1 47,202

Source - AWEX

Australia which exhibits superlative quality and soundness and be prepared in the best possible manner” in addition to meeting specific technical parameters, including being assessed as Style 1.

This impressive feat was achieved not once but five times by the growers of HILLCRESTON/BIGGA. Next week 47,202 bales are currently expected to be offered in Melbourne, Fremantle and Sydney.

Melbourne 1109M -2 16.5 1809n 17 1714n +12 17.5 1612n +9 18 1526 +14 18.5 1451 +7 19 1403 +6 19.5 1365 +5 20 1324 -4 21 1294 -7 22 1260 +6 23 24 25 752n 26 602 +18 28 375 -3 30 350 -13 32 315 MC 678 -4 Ind.

Fire Hazard Inspections on private property begins soon SPRING is a time to shrug off the winter garments, spend more time outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather.

For many of us, it is also time to clean up our property to remove fire hazards and minimise risk of bush fire.

The Fire Danger Period in the Northern Grampians Shire has been declared and will commence on Monday 6th November 2023.

Property owners are urged to act now to keep our community safe and reduce the likelihood of a Fire Prevention Notice

being issued.

From Monday 6th November, council officers will begin conducting fire hazard inspections on private property throughout the Northern Grampians Shire.

Fire Prevention Notices will be issued to property owners who have not taken appropriate measures to reduce the risk of fire on their property.

In order to minimise this risk is by reducing the fuel load.

Cr Kevin Erwin, Mayor Northern Grampians Shire Council said that under

A Haunting in Venice at the REX

the Countr y Fire Authority Act 1958, Council has a legal obligation to ensure that the community fire risk is reduced.

“Our Municipal Fire Prevention Officers have powers to inspect properties and issue a Fire Prevention Notice where necessary.

“Council also has the legal right to act on and remove a fire hazard on private land and to recoup the costs if the landowner fails to comply.

To find out more go to council's website or contact the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 03 5358 8743.

IT’S just a smidgin’ passed Halloween, but The Rex is screening the thriller / who-dun-it “A Haunting in Venice” this weekend.

Evocative posters featuring a cloaked and masked figure steering a gondola help set the tone for this chiller thriller based on Agatha Christie’s 1969 book “Hallowe’en Party”.

An unsettling supernatural story, “Haunting” stars Oscar®winner Kenneth Branagh as famed detective Hercule Poirot.

A brilliant acting ensemble portraying a cast of unforgettable characters also includes Kyle Allen,

Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly R e i l l y, Riccardo Scamarcio, Michelle Yeoh.

Set in eerie, postWorld War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve, A Haunting in Venice is a terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot.

Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Po i r o t r e l u c t a n t l y

attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo.

When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.

The richly atmospheric setting of Venice is brilliantly captured by cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos and the production designer John Paul Kelly, however most of the storyline takes place after dark at a magnificent palazzo owned by a famed opera singer.

Set just two years after World War 2,

- Contributed many of the characters nurse traumas from the war years as a sense of loss and grieving permeates the story.

Spine-tingling thrills and chills await as the gothic horror content unfurls.

If you are looking for a “shock and awe” movie, with class and great acting then “A Haunting in Venice” is the film for you!

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St. Arnaud Country Club weekend pennant ST. ARNAUD Country Club desperate for a win faced the unbeaten St. Arnaud team on the synthetic green, under lights, on Friday night.

Above: St. Arnaud Country Club’s Faye Rodger was the winner of North Central’s 60 and over State Singles.

Country Club Midweek Pennant ST. ARNAUD Country Club played Wedderburn at home for Midweek Pennant on Tuesday 24th October.

- Contributed

St. Arnaud Country Club was defeated by Wedderburn losing all rinks, 41 points to 106 points.

Wedderburn’s three teams of Division 1 skippers were far too strong and lead all through the match.

I guess the match Committee of Country Club have to decide whether to use division one men as

skippers to maybe get off the bottom of the ladder or play all 12 ladies to receive the wooden spoon for a lot of stirring.

On a positive note congratulations to Faye Rodger on winning the 2023-2024 North Central playing area Ladies 60 and over State Singles, held on October 26.

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The conditions were very good, their facilities great, and their supper was very much appreciated.

Country Club won two rinks, John Nevill’s team winning by two shots, and Jason Abbott’s team winning by four shots.

The team of Simon Elliott was simply out bowled by the St Arnaud team of Steve Zsigmond, Glendon Hancock, Greg McNally, Tom Amos, going down by 18 shots.

- Contributed John Nevill defeated Phil McRae 24-22 Jason Abbott defeated Terr y McSwain 19-15 Simon Elliott lost to Steve Zsigmond 15-33 58 shots to 70 4 points to 8 Division 2 Division 2 had a good game against St. Arnaud, the scores were that close the game ended up being a draw.

Country Club won

Above: Lance Standfield (North Central Bowling Assoc.) (centre) with very happy winners of the 60 and over pairs John Nevill (left) and Bill Rodger. two of the three rinks, final scores being 74 all.

Graham Shaw defeated Colin Coates 31-20

Hugh Craddock defeated Wayne Rourke 32-23 Phil Elliott lost to Lloyd Goddard 11-31

74 shots all 7 pts to 5 Congratulations to John Nevill and Bill Rodger, on winning the 60 and over pairs.

St. Arnaud wins night derby LAST Friday evening was almost perfect bowling weather, and the St. Arnaud Bowling Club welcomed St. Arnaud Country Club for round 3 of North Central division 1 pennant - Contributed competition.

The game commenced at 6.00pm in bright sunshine and St. Arnaud led 19 shots to 10 after 5 ends, and extended this lead to 38 – 15 after 10 ends.

Perhaps it was the switching on of the lights that motivated Country Club because in the next 5 ends they outscored St. Arnaud 20 shots to 5 to be right back in contention.

Two Country Club rinks were ahead, John Nevill, L eon Ly n c h , Tr e v o r McDonald and Dennis Goode were 6 shots up on Phil McRae, Col Marchment, Kerryn Dyke and Graham Simpson, and Jason Abbott, Bill Rodger, Mick Pole and John Needs had a 2 shot l e a d o v e r Te r r y McSwain, Ashley Dyke, Maurie Wood and Tony Marland.

The big shining light for St. Arnaud was Steve Zsigmond, Glendon Hancock, Greg McNally and Tom Amos with a 23 shots to 7 lead over Simon Elliott, Mark Esmore, Danny Mullins and Des Moulday.

This situation virtually remained for the rest of the contests, Country Club winning two closely fought rinks, but losing the third by a big margin, giving the overall result to St. Arnaud.

St. Arnaud won 40 ends to Country Club 35.

Match results S. Zsigmond 33 def

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S. Elliott 15 P. McRae 22 lost to J. Nevill 24 T. McSwain 15 lost to J. Abbott 19 St. Arnaud 70 shots defeated Country Club 58 shots – 8 points to 4.

This night game was played in great spirit and was a good contest, both teams enjoying the friendly rivalry.

They also enjoyed the supper of hot party pies supplied by the ladies.

Perhaps there could, and should be more night matches.

Other Division one results Charlton 72 shots def Donald 68 shots – 10 pts to 2.

Wycheproof 79 shots def Boort 57 shots – 11 points to 1.

Donald Golf 69 shots lost to Wedderburn 82 shots – 4 points to 8.

Ladder pts 1. Wedderburn 33 2. St. Arnaud 30 3. Charlton 22 4. Wedderburn 20 5. Boort 14 6. Donald 12 7. Donald Golf 7 8. Country Club 6 Division 2 St. Arnaud and Country Club Drew.

St. Arnaud’s Lloyd Goddard, Gar y Shinners, Frank James and John Prendergast almost got St. Arnaud Division 2 over the line, winning 11 of the last 12 ends against Phil Elliott, Chris Webb, Paul Mullins and Leigh Watkins.

However big wins

by Hugh Craddock’s four and Graeme Shaw’s side evened

things out and the final result was St. Arnaud 74 shots drew with Country Club 74 shots.

Match results G. Shaw 31 def C. Coates 20 H. Craddock 32 def W. Rourke 23 P. Elliott 11 lost to L. Goddard 31 St. Arnaud 74 shots drew with Country

Club 74 shots – 5 points to 7.

Other Division 2 results.

Charlton 103 shots def Donald 52 shots – 12 points to 0.

Wycheproof 100 shots def Boort 38 shots – 12 points to 0.

Donald Golf 71 shots def Wedderburn 69 shots – 10 points to 2.

Ladder

pts

1. Charlton 2. Donald Golf 3. Wycheproof 4. Wedderburn 5. Country Club 6. St. Arnaud 7. Donald 8. Boort

32 32 31 24 12 9 2 2

Next week Nov. 4 St. Arnaud v Donald Golf Division 1 and 2.

St. Arnaud vs Boort in midweek pennant ST. ARNAUD played host to Boort in Round 4 of Midweek Pennant.

Phil McRae’s team of Lloyd Goddard, Sheila Sorraghan and Heather Stevenson played John Gibson’s team of Dot Gibson, Ken Birt and Yvonne Cashen.

Boort led 12 – 8 at the lunch break.

Resuming af ter lunch they added 12 more shots to St. Arnaud's 1 in the next 7 ends to be up 24 – 9.

Suddenly St Arnaud scored 10 shots on the next 3 ends to be only 5 shots down with 2 ends to go.

With each team picking up 2 shots on the last 2 ends Boort won 26-21.

Col Marchment was supported by Marg McIntyre in her first game back for some time, and Di Ostarcevic as 2nd with Ann McNally as lead.

Di and Ann continue to improve with every game and are proving to be handy players.

They drew Thelma Moresi’s team of Tania Noles, Gillian Tweddle and Joan Earl.

St. Arnaud led 10 – 2 after the 7th end.

Boort, getting the feel of the green man-

aged to level 12 all at the lunch break.

Boort took the lead by scoring 2 shots on the 14th end, only to see St. Arnaud steady and be up 20 – 19 after the 24th end.

St. Arnaud scored 4 shots on the last end to win the game 24 – 19.

Tom Amos’s team of Sandra McIntyre, Marg McRae and Gary Smith played Laurie Maxted, Jo Maxted, Phyl Baker and Lorna Gardner.

St. Arnaud started slowly being down 1-9

on the 6th end before winning the next 4 ends to be 9 all, only to see Boort win 7 on the next 2 ends.

Jo Maxted had her eye in and managed to take out many shot bowls.

St. Arnaud’s game improved after lunch to be down 19 –21 on the 21st end.

Five shots to Boort made the struggle harder.

Boort won the game 27 –22 Final Scores St. Arnaud 67 shots 2 points defeated by Boort 72 shots 10 points.

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St. Arnaud Hockey Club awards night ST. ARNAUD Hockey held its awards night in conjunction with the Football and Netball club on September 23rd at the St. Arnaud Town Hall.

Above: Chad Polkinghorne.

Below: Mara Reynolds.

Award winners were as follows:Minkey Coaches Award – Girls – Alice Batters, Boys - Chad Polkinghorne, Most Improved – Ivy Ezard.

Under 12 Coaches Award – Hannah Stones, Most Improved – Ned Ezard, Most Consistent Finn Wilson, Most Versatile – Lewis Lowe Under 15 Coaches Award – Amelia Watts, Most Improved – Mara Reynolds, Most Consistent – Jack Batters, Most Versatile – Mavrick Williams, Best and Fairest Female- Addison Wright, Best and Fairest Male – Jack Batters, Runner-up Best and Fairest – Austin Lowe Women’s Coaches Award – Jayde BurkeAbbott, Most Improved Bridgette Douglas, Most Consistent – Emma Green, Most Versatile – Erin Haynes, Best and Fairest – Kate Gifford, runner-up Best and Fairest Emma Green, Best in Finals Nicola Kirk.

Men’s Coaches Award – Ben Greenaway, Most Improved – Sam Cook, Most Consistent – Joe Watts, Most Versatile – Stephen Rodger, Best and Fairest – Andrew Niblett, Runner-up Best and Fairest Ben Greenaway Best Club Person – Tammy Wright.

Above: (left to right) Duncan Kirk, Lewis Lowe, Ned Ezard, Finn Wilson and Hannah Stone.

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Above: Tammy Wright.

Above: (left to right) Jack Batters, Austin Lowe and Addison Wright.

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St. Arnaud Angling Club Presentation Day ON 14th October 2023 anglers from the St. Arnaud Angling Club celebrated the 2022/23 fishing season with a spit roast lunch, raffles, presentation and our AGM. There were seven fishing competitions in the 2022/2023 fishing season: Comp 1 at Cohuna: Biggest Fish Leanne Burke with a 72cm cod.

Men's Biggest Bag Ivan Wild with a 59cm cod.

Secret Length Aidan Burke with a 56cm cod.

Six cod were caught for the weekend.

Comp 2 at Tchum (all hail and rain broke loose): Biggest Fish Jody Reyne with a 54cm yellowbelly.

Men's Biggest Bag Colin Reyne with a two catfish, biggest

being 52.5cm.

Ladies Biggest Bag Leanne Burke with 40.5cm yellowbelly and a 40cm catfish.

Secret Length Riley Burke with a 38.5cm catfish.

Comp 3 at Wooroonook: Biggest Fish Ivan Wild with a 39.5cm yellowbelly.

Ladies Biggest Bag Leanne Burke with a 31.2cm redfin.

Juniors Biggest Bag Ned Ezard with a 31.5cm redfin.

Comp 4 at Arura Guide Camp Dimboola: Biggest Fish Riley Burke with a 46cm catfish.

Ladies Biggest Bag

Above: Junior Aggregate Ned Ezard.

- Contributed Leanne Burke with six yellowbelly.

The biggest being 43.5cm with a total length of 2.20m Comp 5 an Unlimited Radius: Biggest Fish Riley Burke with a 59cm yellowbelly.

Riley also caught a 58.3cm cod.

Men's Biggest Bag David Chapman with a 35.2cm redfin.

Ladies Biggest Bag Jody Reyne with a 46.5cm yellowbelly.

Secret Length Jason Abbott with a 30cm redfin.

Ivan Wild won the carp comp.

Comp 6 at Tree Tops Cohuna: Biggest Fish Riley Burke with a 61.3cm cod.

Riley also caught a 57cm and 55cm cod.

Joyce Wild won the carp comp.

Comp 7 at Laanecoorie: Biggest Fi s h H e l e n R i g b y with a 31.5cm redfin.

For the season 13 yellowbelly, 7 cod, 7 catfish, 5 redfin and 1 silver perch were caught.

In total for the season 33 fish were caught.

Overall Season award winners: Rod Robinson Memorial Shield for the Biggest Fish of t h e Ye a r w e n t t o Leanne Burke with her 72cm cod.

G. A. Lloyd Trophy Sailor Memorial Shield for the Men's Aggregate went to Riley Burke with a total length of 5.195m.

Ladies Aggregate Donated by Simon Burke went to Leanne

Above: Men and Ladies Aggregate Riley and Leanne Burke.

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Above: 2022/23 Season award winners, Riley Burke, Ned Ezard, Ivan Wild, David Chapman and Leanne Burke.

Burke with a total length of 4.039m.

Basil Hooper Perpetual Trophy for the Juniors Biggest Fi s h w e n t t o N e d Ezard with his 31.5cm redfin.

Junior Aggregate Donated by B. J Hooper went to Ned Ezard with a total length of 31.5cm.

Charlie Chas Evans Memorial ShieldQldfor A B i g g4217 the est Yellowbelly went to

Riley Burke with his 59cm yellowbelly.

Clarrie & Lola Fletcher for the Biggest Redfin went to David Chapman with his 35.2cm redfin.

Ke v i n Nevill Memorial Trophy for Biggest Fish in Local Waters went to Ivan Wild with his 39.5cm yellowbelly.

Each award winner was awarded with lures from JD/Eddy Lures.

Many thanks to everyone who helped put our Presentation Day on and all our competitions throughout the season.

Thank you to our wonderful community for continuously supporting our wood raffles and raffles for our presentation day.

Our 2022/23 office bearers, thank you for all your work, you all do an amazing job!

To kick start a new

season our AGM was held.

With elected office bearers for 2023/24 as follows: President Barney Ezard, Vice President Ben Medlyn, Secretar y Rosanne Chapman, Treasure Peter Rigby, Public Relations Belinda Burke.

New members are always welcome.

Contract us for more information.

Happy Fishing!

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AFTER running a creditable third in the SA Pacers Cup driver Ryan Sanderson won Ted Whillier the Trotters Cup C aboard the former Jen Z Charlton trained C “Blue Coman”.

Raced by Cormack Racing and trained by Greg Norman at Avenel the “Monkey Bones” gelding hadn’t won a race since December 2022 but had run a promising third in his heat eight days out from the final after doing plenty of work in the run.

On Saturday the patience personified shown by his driver l o o ke d t o c o m e unstuck at the 600m point when the 7yo was held up and carried backwards behind a tiring runner but fortunately Ryan was able to extricate “Blue Coman” from the pack and relishing the 2645m trip the grey swept past the leaders in the straight to win the $40,000 Group 3 trot final.

Ryan’s other winner for the week was on the Chris Blake of Stawell trained “Straight Up” who was successful at Hamilton on Wednesday starting at $41 the win.

Bendigo on Tuesday was the venue for another Tormey stable winner “Glens Of Tekoa” who won his 3rd race this season and took the stable’s win tally for 2023 to 28.

Another winner at Bendigo was “I See Iris” a 3yo filly by “Vincent” from the

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good producing mare “Miss Saxony” who is trained by Clinton McSwain.

The dam has left 9 winners from 11 foals including stablemate “Wendy’s Watching”, 8 wins, and former open class performer “Shadow Sax” whose career netted $558,833 in stakes from his 23 wins.

The good form of the Gadsden stable horses continued at Maryborough on Friday with the win of the trotter “Sosomaori” who finally had some luck in the run winning by 3.8m

Above: Charlton Training Centre based trainer Michael Gadsden with Maryborough winner “Sosomaori” and winning driver James Herbertson.

Photo. VSTA. in 2.00.6 for the 2190m trip.

The winner is from the “Wagon Apollo” mare “Sosoclassy” who is also the dam of an earlier winner on the programme

“Sosomajestic”.

This week the Swan Hill Cup is on Friday, L ee Kernaghan at Stawell harness on Saturday and the Cups meeting at St. Arnaud on Sunday.

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Happy faces at the St. Arnaud races WHEN the sun came out in the mid-afternoon it was a punters delight and the large crowd of around 2,000 were happy and enjoying themselves.

Dave Russ Chairman of the St. Arnaud Turf Club said that it was a fantastic crowd and a magnificent day.

“There was a great crowd in the main marquee and a good day all around.

“Both pubs in town had after-parties and the live music at the track really set the tone.

“Although the internet caused problems but not as great as at Moonee Valley.

“I must mention all the work of the volunteers on the day and the lead up.

“Thank you for your effort.

“To Geoff Briscoe who maintains the track and the surrounds, thank you” said Dave.

Above: All those born in 1963 and 1964 were celebrating a reunion and their birthdays in a Marquee of their own.

Below: Coming out for a photoshoot were all those in the “Scott Wilson” Marquee.

Results Race 1 Goldacres Maiden Plate 1. Xalamber - Jockey - T. Madden 2. Magic Opal - T. Prebble 3. Hawkeyedhost - M Lloyd Race 2 Northern Grampians Shire Council Maiden Plate 1. Laugh With Me - N. Farley 2. Lady Loti - W. Gordon 3. Chockablock - T. Madden Race 3 Bendigo Bank St. Arnaud Maiden Plate 1. Lonrik - T. Prebble 2. Opalson - W. Gordon 3. When In Rome - T. Hope Race 4 Nutrien Ag Solutions St. Arnaud Handicap 1. Reynaire - R. Houston 2. Set To Go Well -S. Fawke 3. Ourzacracker - M. Lloyd Race 5 Vale Robert Hufer Handicap Mahjing - W. Gordon 2. Come Get Me - T. Hope 3. Funny Impact - N. Farley Race 6 Bet365 Odds Drift Protector Handicap 1. Red Cracker - N. Farley

2. Stark Raving - J. Maskiell 3. Aeroette - K. Walters Race 7 Weir’s IGA + Liquor St. Arnaud Cup 1. Riotous Mischief - T. Madden 2. Aquila Volare - T. Hope 3. Mornington Mask - M. Lloyd Race 8 Ridley Handicap 1. Hallowed Ground - J. Lorensini 2. Raging Monkey L Lafferty 3. Larry of Arabia - C. Puls

Below: St. Arnaud Police were on hand but things were quiet for them.

Above: Live band “no mistake” entertained the large crowd.

Below: Best on Track Ladies was Nicola Kirk (second from left) Best on Track Gentlemen was Peter Marland, Jayde Burke-Abbott Best of Track Millinery with Duncan Kirk (left) and Forbes Kirk (right) the Junior Best of Track.

- Photo Rogan Hando.

Above: The Cup winner Riotous Mischief with his trainer Andrew Bobbin from Stawell and “The Cup”.

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Above left: Riotous Mischief ridden by Tom Madden passes the finish post in front of Aquila Volare and Mornington Mask.

Above: Zach Weir presents Andrew Bobbin from Stawell, trainer of Riotous Mischief with the Weir’s IGA + Liquor winning St. Arnaud Cup. St. Arnaud Life member Bill Knights (centre) also congratulates Andrew.

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