2nd October 2024

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Our boys experience different fire environment FIREFIGHTERS Alister Kirk and Dillon Baldock have returned from doing a ‘tour of duty’ in Canada, happy to be home and happy to have been able to help.

Alister and Dillon were part of a contingent of Victorian firefighters that were sent to the Canadian fire front in September.

There were five firefighters from Loddon Mallee who departed for a month on the fireline in British Columbia.

Part of a continent

o f 6 3 Fo r e s t Fi r e Management Victoria personnel supporting the ongoing wildfire response Alister and Dillon and other members of the contingent were continuing a long standing tradition between Victoria and Canada.

At a total of 35 days away Alister and Dillon have now returned

Above: Dillon Baldock with the fire fighting pump on his back.

- PHOTO: A. Kirk

home, fresh with stories about different terrain and different firefighting techniques.

“There are spruce and pine trees over there and the trees are much thicker” said Alister.

“And there is so much available water.

“The different terrain burns so much hotter than we are used to.”

Much of the time here the two are involved in creating dozer lines, a very different type of firefighting than required in Canada.

For fourteen days straight they were involved in the Shetland Creek fire, and the temperature was in the 40s.

After a couple of days rest, they were back for another fourteen days firefighting two fires at Oosta Lake.

Days were between 14 and 16 hours long of work.

Each morning they rose from their tents and took a barge across the river to the firefighting area.

Dillon Baldock was appreciative of the opportunity saying that it was a great experience.

“The different conditions did make for different techniques.

“They use hose lines and pumps through creeks,” Dillon said.

Many new techniques will be shared with other firefighters now that both men are home and safe.

Above: (left to right) Alister Kirk and Dillon Baldock.

Below: The barge they used each day to cross to the fire fighting area.

- PHOTOS: A. Kirk.

Shed fire in Stuart Mill causes concern ST. ARNAUD CFA reported that their volunteers turned out to assist with a shed fire in Stuart Mill on Saturday evening, 28th September.

St. Arnaud were quick to set up two firefighting lines to protect a nearby structure and a large tandem trailer.

Two members with breathing apparatus worked diligently in the smoke to secure the fire edge.

In all, five tankers from the local area worked hard to contain the fire,

Above: The terrain was hugely different to what fire fighters experience in Australia.

- PHOTO: D. Baldock

cart water and keep the fire to a minimal area.

Well done to Stuart Mill, Yatte Yallock, Redbank, Carapooee and St. Arnaud Brigades.

“Grand final or no grand final, our local volunteers are always at the ready” said the St. Arnaud Chief Officer.

The St. Arnaud Show is on this weekend, 5th and 6th October. Lots of family fun, agricultural events, craft and horse events.

More information pages 6 and 7.

A ‘new’ Aged Care arrangement ‘Who pays what!’ seems to be all the information that is available from the media reports about changes to Aged Care arrangements and whilst we are interested that anyone already approved for a Home Care Package on the date of the announcement will continue under the old rule, the new rule will apply to all future cases. The Government has made promises of shorter waiting times, better support, access to funds for home modifications, walkers, wheelchairs, and a new equipment loan system.

Sounds OK we say tentatively, but broad figures in government documents, released with the plan, state that all “fully supported” residents will not contribute more; seven in 10 full pensioners will not contribute more; and one in four part-pensioners will not contribute more.

However, let’s turn that around more from the prospective of the user. It means that three in 10 full pensioners, and three in four part-pensioners, will contribute more.

A full pensioner will be expected to pay up to 17.5% of their everyday living expenses, while a self-funded retiree will pay 80%; part-pensioners will pay somewhere in between those percentages.

There will be a lifetime cap on how much a person is expected to make to their Support At Home or residential expenses, set at $130,000.

You could be forgiven for thinking that the announcement last week of bipartisan support on aged care reforms was only about funding arrangements.

While the changes to co-contributions are important, and something that older people and their families will rightly scrutinise, they are but a small part of a huge change to the aged care system.

At the heart of the reforms is that the government will pay for clinical care while those receiving aged care will pay more towards “non-care services” such as help with showering, dressing, preparing meals, shopping and gardening.

The new Support at Home Programme will (quite cleverly) combine the current Home Care Package and Short Term Restorative Care programmes and introduce an Assistive Technology (mobility aids) and Home Modifications Scheme to give you access to home modifications and assistive technologies (up to $15,000) and an End of Life Pathway to provide up to $25,000 of funding for palliative care.

Support at Home reflects both the desire of many people to remain living at home as they age, and the government’s desire to reduce the costs of residential aged care. So

that sounds like a win/win situation, we hear you saying!

Some research over the years has previously highlighted a tendency for people with home care packages to choose everyday living services such as gardening and cleaning and refuse clinical care such as allied health and nursing as these types of services were more expensive.

These changes should make older people more likely to choose allied health and clinical care services, which will help them maintain their function and stay fitter for longer.

Clinical care services, like nursing care, will be fully funded by government regardless of a person’s A means. Services that promote independence will be fully funded by F government for full pensioners but attract E a co-contribution of between 5% and 50% for part-pensioners and Health Card holders (referred to here as ‘a card’), presumably on a sliding scale relative to means, and a co-contribution of 50% for self-funded retirees without a card.

Services related to everyday living (such as gardening) will attract a 17.5% co-contribution from pensioners, a co-conC tribution of between Q 17.5 and 80% for part pensioners and card C holders, and a co-contribution of 80% for self-funded retirees without a card.

While this will mean some people will be required to meet more of the costs of non-clinical care, people should be less likely to wait for a package, with government claiming this should reduce the wait time for home care services to less than three months under the new system.

The reforms within the new Aged Care Act are critical to restoring faith in the aged care system. We believe many of the changes will improve access to

services for people who need them. One of the major complaints about the current home care system is the long waiting times and estimates suggest there’s a 6 to 12 month wait for the higher level 3 and 4 home care packages. For people with the highest needs, this is far too long. As of March this year, around 45,000 people were waiting for any level of home care. An additional 14,000 were already receiving a package, but on a lower level of home care than they were entitled to.

Therefore these changes should restore faith in the system.

Demand for Home Care has tripled over the last five years with Qld current 4217 wait times for some home care packages exceeding 12 1 800 652 284more months.

With people wanting to age at home, the lion’s share ($4.3 billion of out of $5.6 billion) of funds in the reform package are aimed at the new “Support at Home” programme.

Let’s create some hypothetical case studies.

Residential aged care (Provided by Government) Mary is a full penTedwho Whillier sioner owns her home and has 10152 $150,000 of other assets. Under Peta rules Mandrakas the new she will pay $28,800 per year (the Government will pay $111,300 per year).

Under the current rules Mary would pay $24,700 per year.

Alfie is a part pensioner who owns his home and has $500,000 in other assets. He will pay $47,700 per year (the Government will pay $92,400 per year).

Under the current rules Alfie would pay $34,300 per year.

Joan is a self-funded retiree who owns her home, she has $500,000 in other assets and receives $70,000 p.a of income. She will pay $62,800 per year (the Government will pay $77,400 per year).

Under the current

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rules Joan would pay $49,400 per year.

Support at Home William, a full pensioner with $10,000 of assets will pay $2,467 per year for his Support at Home Package. The Government will pay $37,107 per year.

Henry, a part pensioner with $65,000 p.a of income and $200,000 of assets, will pay $11,464 per year for his Support at Home Package. The Government will pay $28,110 per year.

Charles, a self-funded retiree with $100,000 p.a of income and $500,000 of assets, will pay $16,615 per year for his Support at Home Package. The Government will pay

$22,959 per year.

The government estimates that 3 in 10 full pensioners and 3 in 4 part-pensioners will pay more. When you consider these hypothetical cases, it’s easy to see why. While the message has been that “wealthy Australians will pay more for aged care”, it seems that in reality most Australians will pay more. In some cases, much more. However it does appear that the Part Pensioner is the Qld one in Adisadvantaged 4217 all this.

The various self 1 800 652 284 contribution gaps in F the examples are not E proportional to assets or income and the Part Pensioner is really going to do it toughest.

No doubt the financial planners will already be looking at

Editorial best ways to work the angles but how many Part Pensioners can afford a financial planner?

One can just hope that your health and mobility holds up long

enough to remain in your home to the very end. Not having to deal with a government department maybe the best thing about being well off.

St. Arnaud Police report St. Arnaud Police are warning drivers about the dangers of drink driving and suggesting the safest way to know for sure that you are under 0.05 is to completely separate drinking and driving.

St. Arnaud Police will prioritise alcohol and drug testing throughout Spring where events and celebrations are known to be taking place.

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Above: Naomi Medlyn (left) Bendigo Bank was able to assist Stuart Mill in the purchase of a second defibrillator as pictured with Rodney Medlyn.

And another one makes two for Stuart Mill THANKS to the Bendigo Bank providing the funding of $2622.00 through a grant application, the Stuart Mill Progress Association have been able to update their current out-of-date defibrillator.

- Contributed The committee was not only able to replace the defibrillator that is currently situated in the residence of Rodney Medlyn, but also a single use

defibrillator to be used at functions at Stuart Mill if needed.

The single use defibrillators are the ideally size without taking up too much

space, they can fit in to a ute or a tractor and can be easily carried in case of an emergency.

Thanks to the Bendigo Bank, Stuart Mill now has two life saving defibrillators available for use.

Hopefully they won’t be needed, but will be available if and when they are needed.

Harold’s Purple World at St. Arnaud Community Cinema THIS is an enchanting story called Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it.

After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and

into the physical world, Harold soon learns his trusty crayon can set off more hijinks than he ever thought possible.

However, when the power of unlimited

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- Contributed imagination falls into the wrong hands chaos rules, and it will take all of Harold’s creativity to save both the real world and his own.

This movie is imagination at its best and is undoubtedly among some of the best applications of animation and real characters in story-telling and movie making.

Fine voice applications by Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschand, Tanya Reynolds, Jermaine Clement.

There is only one screening for this movie.

Screening takes place on Wednesday 2nd October at 2pm.

Ticket prices are $10.00 per person.

Coffee Cups Recycle the lid but NOT the cup Did you know that disposable cups DO NOT belong in recycling bins at home or in public?

This is because cardboard coffee cups have a plastic lining that makes them hard to recycle. So they must go in general rubbish bins.

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To the Editor

Can a non-local represent locals?

Dear Editor, According to Northern Grampians Shire Council’s website, “L ocal government represents its people, manages local issues and plans for the community's needs”. With that in mind, how can someone who is not local to an area get elected and properly (without bias) represent the people who live in that area?

In the upcoming election we have five candidates vying for two positions in the Kara Kara Ward.

Three of these candidates are local, living within the Kara Kara Ward.

The other two live in Stawell.

By voting for candidates who live in Stawell, you are effectively signing away the local voice of St. Arnaud, Stuart Mill, Marnoo and all areas in between.

Basically, you are giving the people of Stawell an extra vote and voice on Council; our vote, our voice.

Why should Stawell be given additional voting power, potentially to our detriment, for the next four-year Council term?

Therefore it is imperative that in the forthcoming election for the Northern

Grampians Shire Council that local people, that is people who actually live in the Kara Kara Ward (not those with a Stawell bias), are elected to represent the Kara Kara Ward.

We need locals to represent locals.

Don’t fritter away our voice!

Yours Sincerely, David Reynolds St. Arnaud

Support the Salvos Dear Editor, There is nothing quite like an Australian Summer.

Between the comforting warmth, the adventure of being out-

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doors and the enjoyment of sharing in the Christmas and New Year seasons, there is something very special about this season in Australia.

However, it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.

In fact, traditionally this season is responsible for some of the most devastation, heartbreak and destruction that we will see all year.

Unsurprisingly, the cause of so much heartbreak are our natural disasters.

We at The Salvation Army know this all too well.

Our Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) teams are stationed around the country ready to spring into action whenever a disaster hits; whether it be fire, flood, cyclone, earthquake, or any number of physical disasters, the Salvos are there.

Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers have been around for decades, over 130 years in fact. We were there during the 2019 Black Summer bushfires, the 2022 floods in Queensland and NSW, Cyclone Tracy, the Granville Train Disaster and the Thredbo Landslide, just to name a few.

As we look towards the upcoming disaster season, The Salvos are preparing, but we need the support of the Aussie public to help us do this.

We need 1000 Aussies to sign up to volunteer with the SAES

by the start of summer, to ensure we can meet the needs of the community wherever a disaster might strike.

During a disaster, The Salvos are responsible for providing meals and refreshments to first responders and evacuees, as well as material needs for displaced community members.

We also are there for people, offering a listening ear, a compassionate hug, and a shoulder to cry on.

Being a volunteer with the SAES is a profound experience.

It is immensely rewarding personally, but also makes an incredible difference to those in some of the most harrowing circumstances following a disaster.

During a disaster, when people see the Salvos volunteers, they see people with friendship and hope to offer.

As a volunteer, you can be a part of that.

Signing up as a volunteer is serious business; Our staff are able to help you through the application process which involves interviews, reference checks and police checks.

There is online training, and you could be called on during a disaster in your area at any time throughout the year.

While we want Aussies to thoughtfully consider becoming a volunteer with us, we also want them to know that we will find a way

for you to contribute significantly.

Please consider joining our SAES family and help us to support those who aren’t able to support themselves.

To sign up as a volunteer for The Salvation Army

Emergency Services, or for more information, visit https://www. salvationarmy.org.au/e mergency-services/ Daryl Crowden Head of Salvation Army Emergency Services

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The “Local Legends Shoot-out” The Local Legends Shoot-out is back again this Saturday as part of the St. Arnaud Agricultural Show shearing competitions and pays homage to the local industry identities who have created the folk law in our local area.

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The competition honours a local legend each year with this year’s event named after George Arthur Lloyd, better known as ‘Sailor.’

Sailor enlisted in World War 2 on 18th December 1941 and on his enlistment, he stated his occupation as a Shearer, Bricklayer and Labourer.

After a total war time service of 1,626 days, he was discharged on 31st May 1946, returning home and recommenced his profession of shearing with his own run of local sheds.

Sailor also shore throughout the Western Districts and across into South Australia, shearing with other local lads such as Neil Medlyn and Adrian Douglas.

Nothing worried Sailor and he was renowned for his calamities, with one such mishap occurring in the shearing shed at the family farm at Stuart Mill after Sailor and brother Leo had acquired some bulk budget wine, which they had decanted into bottles.

Whilst shearing, Sailor being somewhat parched reached for his bottle to quench his thirst, but unbeknown to Sailor he had reached for the bottle of KFM instead (blowfly dressing for sheep) and took three large swigs before realising his mistake.

Sailor coughed, spluttered, and turned a few different colours in the face with Leo reacting to the commotion asking, “you alright George”, with the response from Sailor proclaiming the KFM tasted better than the wine!

Sailor retired from shearing in the

Above: Sailor circa 1948. mid 1970’s and it’s yarns like this that etched his name in folk law as a local legend.

The Quick Shear event kicks off at 7pm with the Local Legends shoot-out, so come and compete for fame and glory or cheer on your favourite local shearer in what is building up to be a fantastic event.

The Sports Shearing and Wool Handling event during the day starts at 8am and the entrants are of the highest calibre in the industry.

If you haven’t watched professional shearers and wool handlers before, or you want to see some polished shearing and wool handling skills we encourage you to get along to the Pavilion and view some of the best in the business.

Above: Neil Medlyn, Sailor Lloyd, Adrian Douglas and Peter Evans – Shed at Frances SA.

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To the Editor

St. Arnaud Show this weekend Dear Editor As the first weekend in October approaches the community of St. Arnaud and district naturally will turn its collective attention to the institution that is the St. Arnaud Agricultural Show.

This 2024 edition of the Show will be the 144th and the support of our community is needed more than ever.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate OR pre-purchased at Trendz on Napier, Hen Picked Crafts or on Eventbrite via the link on the advertisement in this edition.

Even if you might not be able to attend, please consider acquiring a ticket to support the event.

With the Melbourne Show extending their dates to now clash with our event, we are forced to pay extra to provide rides and attractions placing financial pressure on our stretched resources.

We have changed the Show experience

in recent years to focus on hosting one of the biggest sports shearing events in the State, inclusion of Landcare displays, and a focus on kids interactive displays and craft.

Our wonderful Pavilion displays of cooking, produce, art and photography will be held in the function room of the St. Arnaud Sporting Club.

The pavilion judging and entries will be conducted during the week from the secretary’s office as per the schedule which is available at North Central News, online via website or Facebook.

We have the usual mainstays in Ag of wool and cropping, showjumping and horse events and the pride of our town’s music community the Brass and Pipe Bands will play from 1pm.

The Local Market concept will this year expand to have a Food Truck area, more market stalls and a new Wine and Beer tasting garden on the Netball Courts area with acoustic music by Chasing Mojo, headed by our own Jason Amos, from 12.30

until 3pm.

At 3pm we will showcase the fantastic musical talents of our local Filipino community.

Sunday sees the continuation of the horse events.

Some of the food Trucks will be still there and at 2pm we are thrilled to announce the Unbreakable Farmer will present his story thanks to the sponsorship of the Norther Grampians Shire.

This is a resilience focused session and free to attend but bookings are essential via the Shire.

Working bees to set up will be held all week with the main set up on Friday morning for horse events and Thursday afternoon for shearing, and on Sunday at conclusion.

Helpers most appreciated – please contact us if you can assist.

Hope to see as many people there as possible – as a small community committee we need your support.

Peter Knights President St. Arnaud Agricultural Society Inc.

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 26th – 30th September 1924 SUDOKU Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks. You can successfully solve the puzzle just by using logic and the process of elimination.

Accident at Hospital Nurse Howell was using the steam-drying machine in the new laundry when her right hand became entangled in the works.

The laundress Mrs Moncrieff immediately turned off the steam and stopped the machine. Dr Fleming and Dr Doyle were in the operating theatre and hearing her screams rushed to her assistance.

Her hand was firmly gripped between the rollers and it took both doctors, the enginedriver and the wardsman to release her hand, which was badly bruised, with four fingers and palm badly burnt by the heated cylinders of the machine.

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Miss E Raffety trained the children, with one item being a recitation by four little girls, Gwen Jones, Cal Male, Shirley Postle and Freda Bullock.

Masters Albert Berry and Ernie Male were encored with their recitations and participants in a play were Misses V Bales, M Male, L Daws, Messrs G O’Gear y, P Willoughby and A Smith.

St. Arnaud Brass Band The Band arranged a concert in the Town Hall in aid of the res-

cue and missionary work of the Salvation Army Corps.

Band members – Bandmaster R Jones [solo cornet], C Riley [bass drum], J Tobin [side drum], R McKenny [2nd tenor trombone], C Arnold [2nd tenor trombone], P Gent [euphonium], A Walsh [bass], P Fay [bass], A Reade [bass trombone], H Bassett [solo tenor trombone], J Little [1st baritone], D Dunlop [2nd baritone], R Sweetman [solo tenor horn], A Kell [2nd tenor horn], M Groves [3rd tenor horn], F Joliffe [2nd cornet], J Grant [repiano cornet],

W Kelly [3rd cornet], S Battersby [repiano cornet], P Cronin [solo cornet] and C Edwards [solo cornet].

Court Miss Vera May Healey age 21 stole a gold bangle valued at 30/- from Miss N Farish, a fellow worker at the Coffee Palace.

Vera set off on the train but was arrested at the Maryborough Railway Station.

She was sentenced to seven days imprisonment and a good behaviour bond for twelve months.

Engagement Two former resi-

dents Miss Gertrude Hosking only daughter of Mr and Mrs G Hosking and Mr Arthur Edward Bibby, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs F Bibby announce their engagement.

Girl Guides Members of Rose Pa t r o l surprised Guide Margaret Gordon with a farewell evening prior to her moving to Stawell with her parents.

The girls assembled at her home and sang songs around a campfire where Captain H Murray presented her with a

- by Heather Pritchard small token of esteem.

Lost Mr W Williams of Canterbury St offers £1 reward for the return of his light horse, bay, 15 hands, 2 white hind feet and white star on forehead.

Sale Mr W R Freeman of Kooreh sold 180 merino 4-tooth ewes with lambs at a top price of £3 to Mr A G Smith of Gowar East.

Rain To t a l r a i n f o r September 350 points.

St. Arnaud 70 Years Ago: September 1954 Engagements D e i r d r e Pa m e l a Carroll and John Denis Cathcart.

Brenda Claire Jackson and Dr Raoul de Crespigny Turnbridge.

Mavis Burge and Laurie Evans.

B a r b a r a Wa u g h and Mervyn Mason.

Anne Parry and Earnest Seeliger.

Births Fred and Margaret Johnson, a son Garry David.

Alf and Madeline Br yce, a daughter Judith Helen.

Dr and Mrs Collins, a daughter.

Mr and Mrs Jim Wright, a son William James.

Floyd and Beryl Polkinghorne, a son Gregory Floyd.

Victor and Mary Joyce, twins Heather Anne and Jennifer Mary Mr and Mrs Jack Lee, a son.

Mr and Mrs Jack Amos, a daughter.

Jim and Claire Scarce, a daughter Nola Leslie.

Ian and Phyllis Anderson, a son Ross Ian.

Others in the team were N Hando, P Owens, A and G Hamilton, T and I Watts, C Marchment, F Medlyn, W Potter, R Hines, M Rogers, G Pritchard, P

- by Heather Pritchard Grewar, R Coates N Michael and W Bartholomew, with 19th man R Oxley a n d 2 0 t h man G Neilson.

St. Arnaud 60 Years Ago: September 1964 Engagements

- by Heather Pritchard

John Myles age 88.

Miss Georgina Gunn age 86.

Rhonis Joy Symes and Alex John McIvor.

Judith Ann Bibby and Kevin Arbuckle.

Football

Wedding

St. Arnaud Reserves 9-5 defeat Birchip 5-11 to win the premiership; they have had 13 straight wins.

Outstanding players for St. Arnaud were Ian Skinner [back pocket] and Laurie Birthisel [half forward].

At Coonamble, NSW, K ay Lynette Smith and Edward John Cannard of St. Arnaud

Lorraine and John McDonald, a son Warren John.

Lee and Lindsay Burke, a son Dale Francis Joan and John Verbeeck, a son Paul Damian.

Betty and Charlie Wellard, a daughter Kareen Margaret.

Deaths

Births First Constable L Plumb and Mrs Plum a son David John.

21st Birthday Mrs Lynette Pole nee Stephenson.

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Hospital Board report of September meeting at Birchip THE East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS) Board spent time at its meeting of 23rd September reviewing the health service strategic plan to ensure our goals remain relevant for our operating environment.

This activity is important given the pending implementation of the Victorian government health services plan.

The plan is likely to shape policy, decision making and organisational relationships in coming years.

The board also conducted a regular monthly meeting, held in Birchip that considered the following issues: • Impact of the previously mentioned health services plan • The development of a role delineation framework for EWHS • Budgets for 2024/25

• A presentation by the CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association to discuss health sector matters • Impact of the implementation of the latest Nurses enterprise agreement • Medical practitioner credentialing Following the meeting, Board directors were joined by the Campus Manager for a tour of the campus to familiarise themselves

with the site and any issues, opportunities and successes.

At 5:30pm, Board directors and the executive team met with members of the Birchip community to discuss matters of shared interest, and conversations touched upon: • Access to community transport • Accommodation for staff and students, including development of short term accommodation in part of the Wirrim Lodge building

- Contributed • Fundraising recognition and thanks • Pathology collection testing and access to results • Primary care goals for EWHS The board chair invited ongoing feedback through the various channels including the EWHS web page.

Participants were thanked for their time and attendance.

VEC retires 16 local council election candidates SIXTEEN local council election candidates across the state have been retired after being found ineligible to nominate.

Ukulele Group travel for a playout FIVE members from the St. Arnaud Ukulele Group travelled to Murtoa on 11th September for a playout with Horsham, Stawell and Murtoa - Contributed ukulele musicians.

A drummer, bass ukulele, harmonicas and kazoos provided the accompaniment.

About thirty five musicians played together for a couple of hours before having lunch and a chat.

It was a fabulous morning playing and singing

songs from country, pop and folk genres, 1920s - 2020.

Some Murtoa locals came along to listen and join in the singing.

Lunch was served by local secondary students at Neighbourhood House.

Further get-togethers will be planned.

The St. Arnaud group plays every Tuesday evening 7-10pm in the St. Arnaud Band Hall.

New players are encourage to join the group.

Many of these are a result of routine checking by the Department of Government Services and Local Government Victoria crosschecking the VEC’s list of candidates with the register of local government candidate training.

This process identified that as of Monday 30th September, 12 candidates did not complete their training as declared in their nominations.

It is a legislative requirement for candidates to complete this training in the 2 years before election day, in order to be able to nominate.

As part of the nomination process, candidates are required to declare they have completed the training and specify a completion date for the training.

Over 99% of candidates successfully completed the training.

Before retiring each candidate, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) provided them with an opportunity to respond to the intention to retire them, as required by the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020.

As a result, some candidates were subsequently matched against the register of local government candidate training and were not retired.

This brings the total number of retired candidates to 16, after 4 candidates were retired just after the close of nominations after being found ineligible to nominate.

This brings the current total number of candidates running in the elections to 2,215.

The VEC website is regularly updated to reflect the latest retired candidates.

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Compliments of the day to everyone in the Kara Kara Shire My name is Murray EMERSON and I have been a Councillor for the Northern Grampians Shire for around 12 years.

Over this time, I have been honoured to be the Mayor on 5 occasions.

During my time on Council, I have worked diligently for the whole shire. I have now chosen to nominate for the Kara Kara Ward for several reasons.

Firstly, during my time on Council I have taken a lead role in a number of very difficult community decisions that directly affected your area, some of these being Market Square, where that decision has now led to a very important development for the Early Learning Years of our young children, the development of Lord Nelson Park, the St Arnaud Street Scape, which is ongoing, creating the best and fairest rate system, so everyone pays their share of the rate burden but does not have large rate variations from year to year.

I have supported local businesses and campaigned for new businesses, a number of which are now up and running.

We need more housing in St. Arnaud to compliment people, who would like to come and live here.

I have personally attended over 350 meetings, group discussions and representations in the Kara Kara Ward during my 12 years.

Of course, there is a lot more to do and a number of community ideas and requests to finish.

The Early Learning Centre is firmly in my sights. Once delivered it will be an outstanding asset to our community.

The High Voltage overhead power lines are a real challenge for our agriculture community but I will endeavour to get the best outcome we can get.

The TEDDINGTON Weir needs to come to finality after a huge fight by Councillor Eddie OSTARCEVIC The industrial area needs to be finalised, the Bowling Club has a great idea which needs consideration.

Over the next four years of the council term, there will be numerous other tasks to attend to and I will deal with them without fear or favour, but on your behalf.

Campaigning governments for financial grants to f ix and maintain roads and infrastructure is something that I have the experience to achieve.

We need to increase our financial viability to become a financially viable shire, so we can increase our services and maintain the services that we provide to make them better and improve our life style.

If elected, I will provide you with strong, honest, fair and committed representation.

A vote for me will give you a seat at the Northern Grampians Shire Council table.

I have the experience to lead you forward.

I intend to have a very visible and personal presence in Kara Kara.

Recently there has been some unrest in the Council Chamber and this will be a challenge of mine to restore respect and teamwork within the elected Councillors.

All of this may be difficult but not impossible.

Give me the opportunity to serve you.

VOTE 1 Murray EMERSON Have a good day.

Authorised by Murray Emerson, 124 Newington Road, Stawell

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2nd 2024 - Page 9

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 1st – 4th October 1924 Band Performance Marching up from their headquarters, the Brass Band, under Bandmaster Grinham, gave a very fine rendering of a well-chosen programme at Clifton Hill.

The competition piece, “Knight Errant,” was beautifully played.

Croquet Club The President (Mrs Luth) occupied the chair at the annual meeting, held in the Mechanics’ Institute, when there was a good attendance.

The report presented by the Treasurer (Mrs S. Wood) showed that the Club was in a sound financial position.

Officers for the ensuing year are: Mrs Luth (Pres.), Mrs Reed and Mrs Frahm (Vice Pres.), Mrs S. Wood (Treas), Mrs C. Procter (Hon. Sec.), Committee – Mesdames C. Curnow, H. E. Wood, G. Day, B. Raynor, Alex Robertson, P. Spain, J. E. Morris and S. J. Dew. The membership fees were fixed at the same as last year: Individual member, 10/6; family membership, £1 1/-.

A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Bowling Club in regard to the re-dressing of the croquet lawn, and other assistance rendered.

It was decided that the opening day take the form of a gymkhana.

Tennis Opening In perfect weather, the Tennis Club held its annual opening day, when there was a very fair attendance, and all

experienced a particularly enjoyable afternoon.

In the Mixed Doubles tournament, 20 players took part, for prizes of £1 10/- and £1.

The first award was won by Miss D. Frahm and Mr I. A. O’Donnell, and the second by Miss V. Wood and Dr H. I. Robinson.

The courts played well, and the tennis was of a good standard for the start of the season.

The afternoon tea, provided by the ladies, was abundant and dainty.

Charlton visit Donald on Wednesday next, and St. Arnaud on 11th October, in friendly matches.

The New Bridge Notification has been received by the Shire Engineer (Mr Henry Davies, C.E.), from the Countr y Roads Board, that a tender for the new bridge has been accepted.

The successful tenderer is Mr H. B. Irwin, of Ballarat, the amount of the tender being £7882/9/10.

The estimated time of construction will be from 9 to 12 months, and it is anticipated that operations will be commenced very shortly.

Mr Irwin has had considerable experience in important bridge work throughout the State, and is at present constructing a concrete bridge, about the same size as the Charlton one will be, at Carisbrook.

Football A jolly affair was the dinner to which the Juniors, premiers of

the Wycheproof and District Association, were entertained by Mrs Walker, at the Globe Hotel.

Amidst a decorative scheme which was entirely in the Club colours, blue and white, the players and officials sat down to a repast in which nothing was stinted; on the contrary, everything was on the most lavish scale.

River’s Victim Sometime in the darkness of early Wednesday morning, Duncan Beaton, a swagman up in years, met a lonely death in the River Avoca, at Charlton, the swift and silent waters of which engulfed him in their cold embrace.

The river did not give up its secret until Sunday morning when two boys discovered the body in the water.

At an inquest it was told the body was fully clothed, and appeared to have been in the water for about 3 days.

The deceased had been drinking at a hut on Tuesday night.

Beaton had evidently been a wool-classer for many years, as references from station-owners found on him dated as far back as 1887.

A verdict was returned of “death by drowning, and no evidence to show how deceased got into the water.”

Cricket Club Annual An encouraging attendance marked the annual meeting held at the Mechanics’ Institute, the President (Mr L. A. Wilkinson) in

The Rotary Club of St. Arnaud

The Rotary Club of St Arnaud is conducting a 'Christmas Toy Drive'.

Our Club's ultimate goal is to be able to provide a present to each child enrolled at the St. Arnaud Primary School, St. Patrick's Primary School and the St. Arnaud Early Learning Centre.

The amount of presents we wish to provide would be for approximately 260 children.

To achieve this, we seek support and any donations from the community.

The total number of gifts will depend on the amount of donations received.

Please consider assisting our Club to reach this goal by donating to the St. Arnaud Rotary Club at the North Central News or by contacting one of the following Rotarian's: Peter Marland: 0487 951 055 Russell Steel: 0455 133 498 Luke Hanley: 0429 890 868

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- by Charlton Golden Grains Museum the chair.

The report presented by the hon.

Secretary (Mr C. J. Dew), referred to the fact that the Club finished third.

Ten matches were played, seven being won, and three lost. L. A. Wilkinson and I. A. O’Donnell were the most successful batsmen.

The bulk of the bowling was borne by I. A. O’Donnell who took 29 wickets for 276 runs - average 9.5.

In recognition of his services to the Club as scorer during the past season, Mr J. S. Norton was made an honorary member.

The adult subscription was fixed at £1 1/-; and 10/6 for juniors.

Australian Tug-of-War Champions 1924 The histor y of organised tug-of-war in Charlton is brief.

When the Rev. Father Gleeson so actively associated himself with the formation of a tug-of-war team in 1923, he could not fully foresee the extent to which the fame of Charlton tugof-war would spread.

The Charlton heavyweight team went to Ballarat

Above: Australian Tug-of-War Champions 1924. Back row (left to right): Chris Scandolera, Angelo Scandolera, James O’Brien, James Sutherland, Michael Scandolera. Front row: Ernie Heron. as Champions of Australia.

Our heavyweights met and beat the cream of a 62½ stone selection of 9 teams, from which Warrenheip emerged to enter into a triangular contest with Charlton and Melbourne Gasworks for the title.

The Charltonians had little training for the simple reason that they could not get together.

Two of the Scandolera brothers are working at Wychitella, and one in Charlton; while Jim O’Brien is resident at Jeffcott.

The title holders wore the blue-andwhite of the Charlton Senior Football Club.

The team was J. O’Brien, anchorman; Jim Scandolera, Knot man; A. Scandolera, C. Scandolera.

M. Scandolera, in front.

Captain E. Heron.

On Friday night the first of the trials for the Championship of Australia, between Charlton and Warrenheip was a dead heat. On Saturday, in the replay between Charlton and Warrenheip, Charlton finished victors by two and a quarter inches.

In the second trial Melbourne Gasworks beat Warrenheip by two and one half inches.

The Grand Final was between Melbourne Gasworks and Charlton.

Charlton had an

inch and a quarter lead when the Gasworks team met with a mishap.

The winners looked certainties and were congratulated by the losing side.

The LightWeights Under great disadvantages, the Charlton 54 -stone team won the “B” competition from a field of 27.

The team was Mick Fitzpatrick, anchor man; Jim Scandolera, knot man; Victor Sait, Jack Sait, E. Heron (in front). Captain R. Sait.

Charlton wore the purple and gold of Teddywaddy Rovers Football Club.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

The Unbreakable Farmer to speak at free event in St. Arnaud WIMMERA people have an opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading rural mental health specialists at St. Arnaud on Sunday.

Known as ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’, Warren Davies describes himself as a husband, father of five, son, brother, mate and a ‘normal bloke down the road’.

His keynote discussion topics focus on resilience, persistence, determination, leader-

ship and wellbeing.

Mr Davies will speak at St Arnaud Sporting Club from 2pm, which coincides with the annual St. Arnaud Agricultural Show.

Mr Davies’ presentation is free and includes afternoon tea.

Northern Gram-

pians Shire Council (NGSC) has organised the event with support from St. Arnaud’s Thrive 50-plus Hub and funded by Western Victoria Primary Health Network.

Council chief executive Brent McAlister encouraged people to make the most of the opportunity to learn from Mr Davies, whose message is relevant to people of all ages

and backgrounds.

“Warren has a wonderful ability to engage with people from all walks of life.

“Whether you’re from the country or the city, a small-business owner or leading a large corporation, Wa r r e n’ s d o w n - t o earth approach means his stories and strategies can benefit all of us,” he said.

“He will share his own life experiences, including how he pieced his life back together to lessons he learnt along the way.

“Warren is driven by the mantra of ‘resilience, persistence, determination’ and anyone who attends on Sunday will be treated to an authentic and thought-provoking presentation.”

People wishing to attend the event can RSVP to Kim Birthisel on (03) 5358 8700 by Saturday.

Above: The Cohuna Carp Catch is on again this year.

Cohuna Carp Catch is back THE popular Cohuna Carp Catch is back for 2024.

The North Central Catchment Management Authority’s (CMA) Native Fish Recovery Program is hosting the event on Gunbower Creek at the Gateway Information Centre end of Garden Park on Sunday, 27th October.

From 10am to 1pm, there will be heaps of prizes based on the size and number of carp caught, as well as water bug activities, colouring tents, turtle and

native fish displays, and a free lunch.

“Families really enjoy the fun of pulling a few carp out of the creek, and we’ll be on hand to talk with them about the work being done to give our native fish the best possible chance, North Central CMA Project Manager Peter Rose said.

“Boosting conditions for native fish is one weapon we have in the battle against carp.

“The Native Fish Recovery Plan and our water for environment programs provide the right habitat and flow regimes for our native fish to thrive.”

Register on the day and bait is free.

The Native Fish Recovery Plan provides an opportunity to increase native fish populations, recover threatened species and improve natural values, all integrated with vibrant and productive communities, irrigation, and agriculture.

It addresses three key factors responsible for the decline of native fish populations: loss of connectivity for fish movement and migration; alteration of natural flows regimes; and loss of habitat.

This event is funded as part of the Victorian Government’s $248 million investment over four years (20202024) to improve the health of waterways and catchments across regional Victoria.

A new Kelpie pup for the West family Not only did the West family from Mia Mia Victoria buy merino rams at the On Property Ram Sale at Oakbank last week but they also took a fancy to and purchased this young male Kelpie pup.

Pictured (left to right) Casey Nathan with Karen, Zander, William, and Thomas West.

- See Oakbank’s Ram sale on page 16.

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Get the latest on the project directly from our experts Explore detailed displays about the project Have your questions answered in one-on-one discussions Ask questions and share your feedback and ideas Learn how this project could boost our local economy Understand our commitment to environmental management

Minyip Minyip Senior Citizens, 72 Main Street, Minyip Friday, 11 October: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm

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NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2nd 2024 - Page 11

Electricity transmission licence application: public submissions now open Transmission Company Victoria Pty Ltd (TCV) has applied to the Essential Services Commission for an electricity transmission licence in Victoria.

TCV is seeking a licence to transmit electricity in connection with the Victoria New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) project in Victoria.

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The commission is inviting public submissions on TCV’s licence application until Monday 21 October 2024.

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If you want to ask questions or get more information or assistance with the submission process in person, we are hosting an in-person session:

Kevin Thomas O’Dea

Monday 7 October 2024, 1 pm – 4 pm Grampians Community Health, Ruby Room 8–22 Patrick Street, Stawell

Lower Avoca Ward Shire of Buloke

Please register your attendance by emailing your full name, email address and phone number to licences@esc.vic.gov.au.

Authorised by Kevin Thomas O’Dea, 19 High street, Charlton.

Drop-ins welcome but registrations will be given priority.

Marnoo Hub this Friday 4 Oct 6pm Parkview Bakery St. Arnaud Wednesday 9 Oct 10.30 – 11.30 Karen Authorised by Karen Probst PO Box 183, St. Arnaud 3478 0468 773 478 karenkarakara @yahoo.com

TO ADVERTISE PH: 5495 1055

St Arnaud and District Orchid Society 2024 Spring Show FLORAL ART - SHOW SCHEDULE Pickup Flowers - Thursday 10th October 11.00am – 2.00pm

WHATS ON

MEETINGS

Charlton Open Gardens

St. Arnaud Angling Club.

Sunday, 13th October 11am - 4pm

AGM Saturday, 12th October, 12.30pm at Club Rooms.

FOR SALE

Christmas bags & wrapping paper available NOW at St. Arnaud Allsorts

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9th October 2024 @ 7:30pm Stuart Mill Community Hall VEHICLES FOR SALE

• 2019 MAZDA CX9 AZAMI LE - Top of the range, immaculate inside and out, genuine low kms - 18,600. Packed with genuine Mazda accessories, near new tyres.

Rego: BDO-791. $44,000.

Chris: 0428 619 728.

R E M O VA L S Maryborough- runs south.

Phone: 0412 726 432.

Self Storage •7 DAYS ACCESS •BUSINESS STOCK •LONG OR SHORT TERM STORAGE AVAILABLE

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HILLARY Monday 7th October - 1.30pm

St. Arnaud

Set up time - Friday 11th October 12.00 am - 4.30 pm

at the St. Arnaud Senior Citizens Hall

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Includes: Afternoon Tea & a free ticket

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Many raffles - $1 per ticket HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

RSVP - Colin Coates 0427 693 329 Barry Batters 0418 567 674

2) “St Arnaud Cup Creation” Orchid flowers only, with any foliage – 1) “Orchids in the Kitchen” 2) “Orchids as you like it”

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Well, not only does local council look after the three RRRs (rates, roads & rubbish) it also looks after home help, day care, kinder, parks & gardens, sporting facilities, tourism, art, business…. the things that affect our everyday life.

So, when you get your voting papers in the post next week, have a think about who you want representing our community and promoting the northern end of the shire.

Yes, and here comes the expected pitch:

“Vote 1 for Karen” Local - someone who actually lives where you live Committed - someone who has been active in our community for decades & Qualified - someone who has the formal skills required to get things done!

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6.30pm - Meal 7.15pm - Meeting St. Arnaud Sporting Club

Job Vacancies Birchip • Chef Donald • Registered Nurse • Associate Nurse Unit Manager St Arnaud • Enrolled Nurse • Resident Lifestyle Coordinator • Chef • Quality and Risk Officer Wycheproof • Associate Nurse Unit Manager Further information available at: https://ewhs.org.au/careers

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THANK YOU Thank you St. Arnaud Community Garden thanks the many supporters of our recent Cinema fundraiser also sponsors and others for raffle prize vouchers and donations. Weirs IGA, PETSTOCK Mitre 10, Dancing Kelpie, Sonia’s Hair Care, Lyal Eales, Apex Car Wash. First prize Anton Atkinson, 2nd Wendy Peacock, 3rd Graham Ross.

CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 4th October 9.30am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Rev. Peter Downes Enquiries phone: 0412 957 383

DEATH CHESTER - May Una 12-5-1940 – 26-9-2024 Daughter of Fred and Annie Richards (Both Dec) of Deep Lead.

Sister of George (Dec), Anna, Freddie (Dec) and Bruce. Mother of Linda, Deborah, Gary, Bradley and Justin.

Loving Mother of Deb, adored Grandma of Joshua (Dec), Emma and Kerrin, Tom and Danielle. Proud Great Grandma of Quinn.

A beautiful soul gone from our lives. Always thoughtful, loving and kind. What wonderful memories you leave behind.

Treasured Mother of Brad.

In my heart you will always stay.

Loved and remembered every day.

LAFFIN - Kathleen Margaret (Kath) 27/10/1929–24/9/2024 Passed away peacefully at Goodwin Village Donald, aged 94.

Loved wife of Steve (dec). Beloved mother of Bernard, John, Jenny and Kim and their families.

A much-loved Grandma of 11 and Great Grandma of 10.

A simple life filled with acts of love and service.

Rest in Peace, your work is done.

Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in A recent CFA survey revealed that 45% of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite risk areas, survey finds being at increased risk.

FUNERAL LAFFIN - Kathleen Margaret (Kath) A requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul for the Late K athleen (Kath) Margaret Laffin will be held at 1pm, Friday 4th October 2024, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 7 Learmonth Street Charlton.

Following Mass, the cortege will leave for a Burial at Charlton Lawn Cemeter y, Borung Highway, Charlton. A Rosary will be recited at 7pm, Thursday 3rd October at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Charlton.

To view the livestream of the service, please go to www.mulqueen.com.au/ live-stream MULQUEEN FAMILY FUNERALS Bendigo 03 5443 4455 SPRY A graveside service will be held at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemeter y on FRIDAY Oct. 4th at 1.00 pm to celebrate Frank’s life.

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SPRY - Frank (Francis John Patrick) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in St. Arnaud on Sept. 29th 2024 aged 86 yrs. Dearly loved husband of Jean and much loved father of Vicki, Kerry, Annie, Serena (Sibble) and Peter. Adored Poppy of Carla, Ryan; Zoe, Alan, Nic; Leon, Tegan; Crystal and Great Poppy of Liahna, Levi, Georgia, Phoebe, Isabella, Laya, Lottie, Olivia and Bohdi.

Gone Fishing SPRY - Frank 4-2-1938 - 29-9-2024 I am sending you a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wings. Be careful when opening it, it’s full of beautiful things. In side are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs. To say how much I’ll miss you and to send you all my love. I’ll hold you close within my heart and there you will remain, to walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again.

Forever in our hearts - Love from the family.

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 6th October ST. ARNAUD 9.30 am Worship Team PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

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ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. ‘Learning to Follow Jesus’ Thurs. 3rd October 10.30 a.m.: Faith Group Sun. 6th October 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Community lunch to follow.

Speaker: Video - Subject Repentance Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish BIRCHIP Sunday October 6th 10.30am Live Stream out to churches without Mass BOORT Sunday October 6th 10.30am Live Stream in BANYENA - No Mass CHARLTON Sunday October 6th 10.30am Live Stream in DONALD Sunday October 6th 8.30am Mass ST.ARNAUD Saturday October 5th 7.00pm Mass WYCHEPROOF Sunday October 6th 10.30am Live Stream in Parish Coordinator: Noeline Hogan 0476 617 976

People in these areas were also waiting too long to leave in the event of a fire, putting themselves and their families in jeopardy.

C FA ' s annual Bushfire Community Survey also revealed that 22% of residents did not interact with CFA within the last six months because they felt they did not require more information or were u n a w a r e o f C FA’ s programs and resources.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan expressed concern over these statistics, urging all residents in fire-risk areas to take their safety more seriously and begin preparation now.

"Many Victorians may not be aware they're living in a bushfire-prone area, with fire season fast approaching, it's vital that Victorians know their level of risk and p l a n a c c o r d i n g l y, " Jason said.

“It may be a result of people who are new to the area or who have not experienced a significant fire in the past and are unaware of the dangers.

"CFA has resources available to help people prepare, but it's vital that the community actively seeks out this information before it's too late."

A l a r m i n g l y, a further 30% of respondents would delay leaving during

a bushfire event, with 14% planning to assess the situation and 16% intending to wait for instructions from emergency services. Twelve per cent stated they would stay and defend their property.

“These are dangerous decisions," Jason added.

"Bushfires can spread unpredictably and quickly.

“Waiting to assess the situation or hoping for instructions from emergency services can result in tragedy.

“The safest option is always to leave early. " W h i l e C FA i s well-prepared to respond to emergencies, it's crucial to remember that bushfire safety is a shared responsibility.”

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NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2nd 2024 - Page 13

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Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty gets $10,000 fine GOULBURN Broken farmer, Mr Peter Sandals, recently pleaded guilty to animal cruelty, at the Shepparton Magistrates Court and was fined $10,000 with conviction.

The accused pleaded guilty to 3 aggravated cruelty charges and one failure to provide veterinarian or other appropriate attention or treatment under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA).

The court also ordered the accused be subject to monitoring for a period of 5 years to ensure all cattle under Mr Sandles ownership and care receive proper and sufficient supervision and drink.

In April 2023 Agriculture Victoria officers attended the property at Invergordon, to follow up an animal welfare report.

Agriculture Victoria officers observed empty water troughs and approximately 47 cattle in poor body condition and dehydrated.

Twenty cattle had recently died and 7 were humanely euthanised by the officers.

There was also a deceased cow with a horn pen-

etrating the temporal and frontal lobe.

The Magistrate commented how this case was gut-wrenching, and animals are living creatures that feel emotions and experience distress.

Agriculture Victoria Acting Compliance Manager Penny Lucas said the weight of the fine with conviction sends a very clear message to livestock producers that animal cruelty will not be tolerated by the Victorian Government or our community.

“Apart from the obvious pain and suffering of the animals, animal welfare breaches can jeopardise Victoria’s reputation as a humane and responsible producer of food, which can, in turn, affect all producers.”

Anyone wishing to make a specific complaint regarding livestock welfare can contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or aw.complaint@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Tools available to assess dam water levels AGRICULTURE Victoria has a range of online tools available to assist farmers in assessing the volume of water in their dams and how long that water may last.

Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels said assessing how much water there is in a dam can be difficult due to a dam’s odd shape and formulas used to measure their volume. “Farm dams generally hold less water than expected and in a dry year, it’s important farmers have a good understanding of how much water is left in their dams and plan accordingly.

“The volume of a dam is closely related to its length and width. A stable, well-built dam has gently sloping sides which nearly meet in the

middle of the dam’s base. said Mr Sturmfels.

Agriculture Victoria has several tools to help farmers calculate dam volumes based on shape, length, width and depth, including the Farm Water Calculator and the Summer Water Calculator.

The Summer Water Calculator also helps to calculate how long the remaining water may last.

The depth of a dam can be measured using a depth sounder or fishing line measuring device.

A ‘how to’ video for making and using the fishing line measuring device can be accessed on the Agriculture Victoria website: Measuring the depth of your dam.

Information on preparing your farm for dry seasonal conditions can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website at agriculture.vic.gov.au

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The Wild Robot at The REX in Charlton this Thursday MATINEE screenings will again be available at The Rex during this last week of school holidays with the family animated movie, “The Wild Robot” (PG 101 mins) opening on Thursday 3rd October at 2pm.

- Contributed Further screenings are scheduled for Friday 4th October at 2pm, Saturday 5th October at 2pm and Sunday 6th October at 2pm, along with the regular 8pm timeslots on Saturday 5th and Tuesday 8th October.

Based on Peter Brown’s 2016 awardwinning best seller of the same name, this is a heart-warming story from Dreamworks Animation about the discovery of self, along with a thrilling exami-

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The movie also explores the themes of friendship, love, and the importance of belonging.

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on

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NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2nd 2024 - Page 15

In The Paddock Week ending Wednesday September 25 2024

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has recorded another overall loss in this series, influenced by falls in the merino fleece sector.

The national quantity was again relatively small, with 31,062 bales available to the trade nationally.

In the merino fleece the reductions in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) ranged between 4 and 40 cents.

The benchmark AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) dropped by just 2 cents on the first selling day and then 9 cents on the second, these small movements marked nine consecutive selling days where the EMI has had only a single digit movement.

The EMI closed the week 11 cents lower at 1,087 cents.

The EMI now sits just one cent above the season low.

In an all too familiar pattern, again due to currency fluctuations, when

viewed in US dollar terms the market rose.

The EMI added 6 US cents for the series, closing at 749 US cents.

The stagnant nature of the market can best be shown by looking at the movements in the EMI since the beginning of the calendar year.

The EMI started 2024 at 1,212 cents, 125 cents lower than its current level, a drop of 10.3%.

Calendar year to date there have been 74 selling days, across these sales the EMI has posted 59 single digit movements (plus or minus 9 cents or less) and of these 59 days, 48 times the movement in the EMI has been 5 cents or less.

T h e ave r a g e d a i l y movement of the EMI (both positive and negat i ve r e s u l t s ) fo r t h e

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Despite the flat market, clearance rates have continued to be relatively high.

This series the passed in rate was 8.9%.

The season to date passed in rate is currently 8.8%.

Next week’s offering is expected to increase.

There are currently 33,949 bales on offer in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.

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Above: (left to right) Warren McRae (Oakbank) , Braden and Roger Clark, (Telopea Downs, Murrawong) Jack McRae, (Oakbank) and Auctioneer Ross Milne (Elders), with the top $7,000 Poll Merino ram.

Oakbank Merino stud sale achieves a good result SEVENTY seven rams were sold from a total of 84 at the Oakbank Merino and Poll Merino Stud sale last week on Wednesday 25th September.

The sale was run

by Elders St. Arnaud and Wycheproof and Nutrien Ag Solutions St. Arnaud.

The top priced ram was sold to Murrawong Trust NSW for $7,000 with an average price of those sold at $2,363.64.

Murrawong Trust purchased five rams on the day.

Right: Kellie Gellie and children Tess and Thomas from Maroona with one of the six rams they purchased.

Below: (left to right) Peter Knights, Simon Arbuckle and Ivan Jackson catch up for a chat after the sale.

In The Paddock Clover Valley On Property Ram Sale THE White Suffolk breed of rams are adaptable to a wide range of environmental conditions, continuing to produce results regardless of seasonal conditions.

The breed offers market flexibility for trade or export weight carcasses and their clean points result in minimal grass seed problems.

Clover Valley held their On Property Ram Sale of White Suffolks and there were four rams that sold for the top price of $1,700.

Pinegrove Farms Pty Ltd. from Natte Yallock purchased two of the top priced rams, and one other.

The other top priced rams went to Traverston Farming Pty Ltd. of St. Arnaud and JW, EB, TA

Above: Rod Fielding from Pinegrove Farms (Natte Yallock) with Brad Medlyn (Clover Valley) with one of the two top rams Rod purchased for $1,700.

- Photo AWN Horsham. and DA Whykes of Wooroonook.

A total of 48 rams

were sold from 77 offered, for an average of $1,156.25.

Above: Pictured with one of the top rams of the day selling for $1,700. (left to right) Connor, Jack, Tom and Nathan McNally, Brad Medlyn (Clover Valley) and Greg McNally (Traverston Farming Pty Ltd). Greg is a long term buyer of Clover Valley White Suffolk rams.

Above: AWN auctioneer Dale Dryden kept things flowing throughout the auction.

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Why we took our message to Canberra AS the President of the National Farmers' Federation, I am immensely proud of the turnout and impact of the recent historic National Farmer Rally in Canberra.

- by NFF President, David Jochinke Thousands of farmers and supporters from across Australia came together to send a clear message to our nation's leaders: farmers need a seat at the table when it comes to agricultural policy.

For too long, decisions have been made without adequate consultation with those who understand the land best - the farmers who work it every day.

We highlighted critical issues facing our industry, from the proposed ban on live sheep exports to water buybacks in the Murray Darling Basin, and called for practical solutions on matters like the Diesel Fuel Rebate and unnecessary red tape around emissions reporting.

This rally wasn't about politics; it was about policy.

We want forward-thinking solutions that will allow Australian agriculture to thrive, not ideological battles driven by out-of-touch activists and detractors who would like to see less food and fibre grown in Australia.

These groups often push agendas that would undermine our ability to feed and clothe the nation, without understanding the realities of farming or the vital role we play in the economy and regional communities.

We're ready to work with all sides of politics to develop policies that support sustainable farming practices, enhance productivity, and ensure a bright future for rural com-

munities.

It's time to push back against those who seek to diminish Australian agriculture and instead focus on solutions that will keep farmers farming.

To those who attended or supported us from afar, thank you.

Your presence and solidarity sent a powerful message that cannot be ignored.

This rally marks the beginning of our campaign to ensure farmers' voices are heard and that we can continue to produce the food and fibre Australia relies on.

To all Australians, I say this: when farmers thrive, the nation prospers.

We are the backbone of food security, the lifeblood of regional communities, and a driving force in the national economy.

Support for Australian agriculture is an investment in our shared future, and a rejection of those who would see our industry diminished.

The voice of rural Australia was heard loud and clear in Canberra.

Now, it's time for action.

We stand ready to work with policymakers to craft a vision for Australian agriculture that is sustainable, productive, and prosperous, while also standing firm against those who would seek to undermine our vital work.

The future of farming and our nation depends on it.

Worms – what’s the spring risk?

THE reduced pasture heights for much of Victoria are increasing the susceptibility of sheep (and cattle) to internal parasites.

Grazing below a pasture height of 4cm will increase the ingestion of infective larvae.

While most egg contamination occurs i n t h e s u m m e rautumn period, up to 40% can come from eggs deposited during late spring and early summer.

Typically, in spring there is an abundance of quality pasture which allows your sheep to cope with the worms they have.

However, given the challenging season this may not be the case.

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Farmers who are early weaning due to low feed availability need to prioritise worm control as weaners are the most susceptible livestock class to internal parasites.

Livestock that are in poorer condition and potentially on restricted nutrition can have a reduced resistance and resilience to internal parasites.

It’s crucial to assess worm burdens during high-risk conditions, which in the current seasonal conditions could include lighter stock grazing shorter and highly contaminated pastures. It’s also important to have worm-free paddocks set up for weaners.

Ideally, paddocks that weaners are put into will have only been grazed by sheep who received an effective summer drench.

The best paddocks to put weaners into may be ones that have been hay paddocks, are new pastures or paddocks that have been grazed by

mature cattle.

Sheep that are infected with worms may show signs of scours, weight loss or even death.

It is essential to monitor worm burdens using Wormtest 4-6 weeks after the weaning and treat based on results.

Summer drenching is the key to minimising this worm carryover into next year - by making sure there are few worms in your sheep getting a free ride to autumn.

Management of internal parasites is essential for animal production and welfare, especially during high-risk times when stock are in light condition.

Seek advice from your animal health professional such as a veterinarian or consultant to assist with developing a worm management strategy.

For more information about managing in dry seasonal conditions visit agriculture.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.

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Gawler Cup win for Travel Bug THE Shaun and Jason McNaulty trained “Travel Bug” made the 540k trip into South Australia on Friday worthwhile when he overcame a 40m handicap to win the Gawler Trotters Cup. Raced by Carly McNaulty the 8yo was still last at the 800m point of the 2550m race but made a run around the outside of the field to get to the front in the last stride of the race that was run in track record time.

Bred by Pat Driscoll’s Yabby Dams Farm the gelding has now won 18 races including 4 Trotters Cups.

Stablemate “Terror Eyes”, who had won at its previous two appearances, made the journey to the Kilmore Cup meeting on Friday night.

The 6yo looked a winning chance when he took a run in the sprint lane in the straight but after locking wheels with the second placegetter he had to settle for third place.

“Alrighty” goes alright.

In the colours carried by Champion trotter “Maoris Idol” the Joe Thompson trained and Bryan Healy owned “Alrighty” lived up to the hype that surrounded him prerace by impressively winning the 2 & 3yo Trot at Charlton on Wednesday.

After showing explosive speed from the mobile the “Skyvalley” 2yo settled well for his driver Luke Dunne before being asked to extend at the 800m point trotting the last half in a very respectable 59.2 seconds for a 2yo trot-

Above: In the colours carried by arguably the best ever Australian bred trotter “Maoris Idol” driver Luke Dunne and trainer Joe Thompson with the 1st starter “Alrighty” who won at the Charlton meeting. ter to win by 12.20m.

Two races later the locals struck again with “Riviera Rose” winning her second race for owners Frank and Marg McGrath, trainer Zac Steenhuis and driver Luke Dunne.

After drawing wide the 7yo mare was at the rear of the field for most of his race until Luke was able to pick his way through the pack on the home turn missing most of the interference caused when one of the leaders

broke up and then the mare outstayed the opposition to win going 1.56.6.

Bendigo raced that night with the trotter “Dona Amalia” winning for owner/trainer John Tormey and driver Jack Laugher.

Ellen’s on the mend.

There is encouraging news on trainer/driver Ellen Tormey who is recovering well from the injuries she suffered

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in a fall at the Bendigo trials on August 12th.

The X-rays of her injuries are looking good and the best case scenario is that she will get a medical clearance in early November and be back on the track shortly afterwards.

Above: Another Charlton winner was the locally owned, trained and driven mare “Riviera Rose” with (left to right) Frank McGrath, Zac Steenhuis, Luke Dunne, Margaret McGrath and Brittany O’Brien and Lilly.

St. Arnaud Basketball season is nearly here ON Monday 30th September the stadium was alive with the sounds of bouncing basketballs as the Benbow basketball academy from Horsham ran 2 clinics for 5-8 yr olds and 9-15 yr olds.

The clinics were well attended, lots of new skills were learnt and fun was had.

We thank Scott and Tarkyn and hope to have them back again next holidays.

On 25th September the St. Arnaud basketball association held its AGM. The meeting was well attended and the new office bearers are President Jake Male vice president Bailey Durward secretary Sophie Male and treasurer Harley Durward.

The new season starts on the 28th October with a change of days for the juniors.

Mondays will be primary and secondary girls competition and men’s.

Tuesdays will be primary and secondary boys and women’s comps.

Hoops for the younger children will go ahead.

- Contributed Date to be announced.

Registration is open until October 8th so if you want to register don’t delay.

Register via the Facebook page St. Arnaud basketball association or call Sophie Male on 0428 505 106 for more information.

New and returning players welcome.

Above and left: The Benbow Basketball Academy Clinics for 5 - 8 years and 9 - 15 years were well supported in St. Arnaud last Monday.

A challenge worth repeating LAST Sunday the two St. Arnaud Bowling Clubs gathered at the St. Arnaud Bowling Club for a pre-season challenge match.

-Contributed And it went well, so well, that it looks set to be repeated next season, and most likely become a permanent fixture.

There was a fair bit of rain Sunday morning but when the rain god learned of this important bowls clash, the rain disappeared and the bowlers had bursts of sunshine throughout their two games of 10 ends.

Division One The Country Club apparently found the still damp synthetic green a little difficult early in the day’s play, and lost all three matches; 19 shots to 37.

However they managed to win one and drew another for a 30 shots to 29 win in the second round of matches.

Overall St. Arnaud won 66 shots to Country Club 49 shots.

The best performed St. Arnaud four was Terr y McSwain , Maurie Wood, Tony Marland and Laurie Goodwin, winning both games.

Best four for the Countr y Club was

Right: Country Club's Faye Rodger likes it and claps her teammates bowl but St. Arnaud's Glendon Hancock is not so happy.

Jason Abbott, John Nevill, Denis Goode and Faye Rodger.

Division Two It was a different story in division 2 with Country Club winning all three of the first games by 7 shots; 32 to 25, and two of the three second round matches; 32 shots to 25.

Country Club 64 shots defeated St. Arnaud 50 shots.

St. Arnaud’s only winners were Colin Coates, Gerald McIntyre, Marie Hufer and Garry Smith.

Enjoyable finish The players enjoyed a friendly after-match get -together with drinks and a barbeque.

Right: : Steve "Sausage Sizzle" Zsigmond and Andrea Tyler did a great job cooking the BBQ.

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FRIDAY min 17° max 20°

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Bernie runs in Masters in Sweden BERNIE McLoughlan, formerly of Wooroonook has recently returned from representing Australia in the 2024 World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The brother of Wooroonook farmers Jeff and L eo McLoughlan, Bernie won a silver medal in the 6000m Cross Country team event with two other Australian runners in the M70-74 Age Group.

Competing in a range of other events over the two weeks of competition, Bernie won heats of the 400m and 1500m in the demanding two day Decathlon event.

He reached the semi-finals of the 400m

and narrowly missed reaching the finals of both the 800m and 400m.

As one of over 150 Australian athletes competing at international level, with 8,000 other athletes from over 200 countries, it was a great experience for Bernie.

He is an active member of the Doncaster Athletic

- Contributed Club and currently holds State and National titles in his age group.

Among his upcoming events are the Victorian Masters Championships early in 2025, before attempting to defend his M70-74 Australian Champion status in the 200m and 400m in Adelaide at Easter.

Above: Bernie McLoughlan represented Australia in Sweden.

St. Arnaud Indoor Bowls Tuesday 17th September Winning all three games this week, with a score of 44 points were Flo Andison (S) and Rex Salter, both in good form.

Halfway into the first game they were 7 points to 1 point, when their opponents took over to win the next two ends.

They then came back to win the last two ends, giving the a final score of 11 points to 3 points with five ends.

The second game wasn’t looking good at all for them, being behind the eight ball all the way.

Going into the last end and needing four to win, they both thought it was all over, but good fortune was on their

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side as they managed to get five bowls around Kitty giving them the win, 9 points to 7 points with four ends.

The third game was much like the second.

They were behind for the first six ends.

On the seventh end they scored 5 points which put them two up.

Then in the last end they scored 4 points giving them a total of 14 points to 8 points with five ends.

Tuesday 24th September For the third week in a row the winning team won all three games.

The first game they won seven ends with a score of 11 points to 1 point.

The second game they were level on the fourth end but then

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- Contributed their opponents skipper sent Kitty high tailing it off the mat which put them 4 points up.

Their opponents didn’t make a come back after that, which meant they won 8 points to 4 points with four ends.

In the third game they took control from the start.

Their opponents didn’t score until the fifth end - getting 3 points.

On the sixth end they then got 3 points and although they didn’t score in the last two ends, the won the game 10 points to 6 points with five ends.

The winners were Flo Andison (S) and Dot Baldwin with 46 points.

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