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International wound management expert visits St. Arnaud Medical Centre ST. ARNAUD Medical Centre is the first nurse-led wound management clinic in the Wimmera Grampians region and is one of four practices awarded a $12,000 grant for training to improve practitioner skills in wound management. People in the Wimmera Grampians now have improved access to evidence based wound care management close to home with a new pilot project from Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN). High prevalence of chronic conditions and associated chronic wounds including leg ulcers and diabetic foot were identified in the Wimmera Grampians region through the WVPHN 2021 Needs Assessment. In response, WVPHN has developed the Wound Management Training Pilot Project with a focus on building the capacity and skills of the local primary healthcare workforce to improve wound management patient outcomes. Four general practices in Horsham, Nhill and St. Arnaud were each awarded a $12,000 grant for training to improve practitioner skills in wound management. WVPHN Chief Executive Officer Rowena Clift says that the activities funded by these grants will work to enhance the patient experience and support sustainable improvements to wound care services Ms Clift said: “The Wound Management Training Pilot Project broadens the scope of wound management services in primary care in the Wimmera Grampians region, enabling specialised care closer to home. The ability to access care through local general practice or nurse-led wound management clinics reduces the cost of care for chronic wounds by decreasing wait times, travel expenses and potentially preventable hospital admissions.”
Pilot project commenced The pilot project commenced on this week on Monday and Tuesday, with each of the four participating practices hosting internationally esteemed wound management expert, Professor Geoffrey Sussman, for a training session.
Professor Sussman has been involved in wound management for more than 60 years, in clinical research, clinical practice and teaching. He is also an advisor to the Commonwealth Government on wound issues. Speaking of his involvement in the pilot project, Professor Sussman says that upskilling the local primary care workforce plays an integral role in addressing the high levels of health risks associated with chronic wounds in the Wimmera Grampians region. “I am pleased to be working with WVPHN to identify the shortcomings in current wound management care in the Wimmera Grampians region. The training sessions provide a trusted source of information to ensure that the primary health care workforce is more equipped to deliver high quality evidence-based care for chronic wound presentations.” Professor Sussman said. During training sessions with Professor Sussman, participating
Above: At yesterday’s Wound Management workshop at the St. Arnaud Medical Centre. (Left to right) Rowena Clift CEO of Western Victoria Primary Health Network, Professor Geoffrey Sussman, Medical Centre Nurse Kyra Petrie, Dr Darko Slipcevic and Dr Vesna Slipcevic. practitioners also gained skills and knowledge to identify at risk patient cohorts for early detection, intervention and education to prevent the development of a chronic wound.
St. Arnaud leads the way in nurse-led wound management Through the pilot project St. Arnaud Medical Centre has utilised the grant to establish the Wimmera Grampians’ first nurseled wound management clinic,
supported by Wounds Australia. The four practices were also supported through the grants to purchase a doppler machine to conduct non-invasive ultrasounds estimating blood flow in patient’s arms and legs to diagnose a range of conditions. The medical centre hosted Professor Geof frey Sussman for a training session as part of Western Victoria Primary Health N e t w o r k ’ s ( P H N ) Wo u n d Management Training Pilot Project. Professor Sussman has been involved in wound management
for more than 30 years, in clinical research, clinical practice and teaching. He is also an advisor to the Commonwealth Government on wound issues. The Wound Management Training Pilot Project aims to help address the high levels of chronic conditions and health risks associated with chronic w o u n d s i n t h e Wi m m e r a Grampians region, enabling early detection, intervention and education of chronic wounds and decreased preventable hospital admissions.
Tourism plan for ‘best heritage town in Grampians’ BERNARD Whewell Director of DTM Tourism who are undertaking the strategic planning exercise of developing a Tourism Action Plan for St. Arnaud (and district) told a small but passionate group last week that Visit Victoria considered ‘St. Arnaud is the best example of a heritage town in the Grampians’. The group were gathered at a forum to consider the St. Arnaud Tourism Action Plan developed by DTM Tourism for the Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) and in line with the survey on the issue. Bernard outlined the process involved with developing a Tourism Strategy and the important role that the community plays stressing that for
a town to grow tourism the people must want it. The brief that DTM was given by NGSC was to increase St. Arnaud’s competitiveness, to grow jobs and unlock and facilitate investment and fill the gap that exists currently. He spoke at length of the need to create a ‘visitor experience’ so that St. Arnaud becomes a desirable destination. • Continued page 2
Above: (left to right) Cr Tony Driscoll NGSC Mayor and Bernard Whewell Director of DTM Tourism.
Editorial Resilience is required to make Tourism happen EVERYONE wants their children to be resilient so they can rise above what life throws at them, so they can prosper in the peaks and survive the troughs of life’s journey. Interestingly, the Tourism organisation (DTM Tourism) that has been appointed to work with the St. Arnaud and district community and develop the Tourism Action Plan has mentioned once on their website that it is a Tourism Resilience Action Plan. In all other places, and elsewhere from the Northern Grampians Shire it is the Tourism Action Plan. The word ‘resilience’ should be included in the phrase all the time because it grasps the very essence of what is required for the ‘plan’ to become a reality. If the members of this community do not have the resilience necessary to carry this plan to its culmination it will not happen. One of the messages from the DTM Tourism Director Bernard Whewell was that for an action plan to be successful it must be carried from the bottom up, not driven by the top down. The concept is a tourism pyramid captured with the community at the bottom, rising through the St. Arnaud Visitors Information Centre, the Northern Grampians Shire, Visit Grampians (the regional tourism body), Visit Victoria (the Victorian tourism body) up to Tourism Australia. The message says Mr Whewell should be consistent and strong and it is the message that is carried with each and every resident that will ‘speak’ to every visitor to our town. Interestingly, a visit to the Visit Victoria website does not give this message and you would be hard pressed to get the ‘St. Arnaud is for tourism’ message from visiting the Northern Grampians Shire website. Mr Whewell told the interested participants at last week’s forum that, according to Visit Victoria, St. Arnaud was the best example of a heritage town in the Grampians. On the Visit Victoria site the St. Arnaud Rail Station the Raillery Hub has marketed itself well but the St. Arnaud information page is far from impressive either on a heritage level or as a destination for a tourism experience. It could be said that with the ageing and declining population in this district that the town’s very existence may sit with bringing in investment and thereby growth. To attract investment, to attract economic development St. Arnaud must be on the map, it must be somewhere that people know about and that becomes ‘that place’ people want to visit. Looking at it that way does actually make sense - that we must capitalise on our attributes and speak with one voice. We have a town that is brimming with heritage buildings and there are already signs that Kyle Torney’s work on the silos and those murals around town are starting to resonate around the State. The number of caravans that congregate around the Queen Mary Gardens and the beautiful buildings over the road speak to that truth. This Tourism Action Plan is very important as it brings together how we get things done and will actually list all the steps that are required. However, when the first draft is finalised it goes to council, who endorse it for community consultation, the community have another say, it is refined and goes back to council for approval. The actions are then added to all the other actions and priorities for the shire. If we wait for the Northern Grampians Shire to finally implement all these actions it will be a long time coming. We need leaders in this district to drive this plan, we need the community to be loud and resilient on this and drive what needs to happen to put St. Arnaud on the tourism map and get the message out there that we are open for business.
Tourism plan for ‘best heritage town in Grampians’ • From page 1. Three themes of the experience for this town will be heritage /artisan, nature-based theme and agritourism. The supporting themes of the experience were food and wine, parks and gardens, shopping and markets, and events. Some general discussion was held on ‘what makes a St. Arnaud person’ and ‘what is the life-style here’. When it came to what was currently missing the answers
were around getting to know what is available and the hidden gems that exist. Discussion was then focussed on what the ‘game changer projects’ were and a message that had come strongly from the survey was that there must be water in Teddington Reservoir / Kara Kara National Park to bring visitors back to the camping experience. When DTM have put together the first draft of this Action Plan it will be on the agenda for the NGSC
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Above: The audience was given deeper insight to what developing a Tourism Action Plan is about. meeting of 4th April for approval to be put out for public consultation. The period of public consultation is 22 days and with any feedback the draft will be refined and put to council for endorsement. The general actions in the St. Arnaud Tourism Action Plan will then be considered for prioritising with all projects for council consideration at the appropriate time.
Yoga is back on in Charlton and it is great exercise NOW that there is some normality back in our lives, it is great that yoga is happening again in Charlton-this time on a Thursday night at 6pm at the Charlton Senior Citizens rooms. Yoga is a great way to keep fit and this new 6 week program fits nicely under the V i c H e a l t h - Fu t u r e Healthy initiative which supports physical activity opportunities for women and girls. The yoga sessions are ideal for all people, (including MEN)of ALL ages and abilities. Yoga is great exercise to assist with pain relief, increased flexibility in body movement, balance and other benefits that are important, especially as you get older.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived. - Robert Jordan, in the ‘The Fires of Heaven’
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Lance wins a second Dealer of the Year Award THIS is the second consecutive year that Lance Chipperfield from Precise Farm Solutions (PFS) in St. Arnaud has been named as the Dealer of the Year for Trimble Agriculture. PFS have had the most sales of the Trimble agricultural technology products for the area of Victoria and South Australia as well as Southern NSW. Lance and PFS have extensive
experience educating farmers around Australia about GPS farm products and can expertly tailor a solution to meet a budget and land-term farming objectives. Of particular importance was another Award presented to Lance on behalf of PFS for outstanding partnership and commitment, an award Lance is very proud of. “A far bit of work goes into these things. “They are great achievements” Lance said.
Left: Lance Chipperfield with his two awards for Dealer of the Year and Outstanding Partnership and Commitment.
Rethink before a day on the water and don’t be the unsinkable guy A new advertising campaign is warning men in Victoria not to think they are an ‘Unsinkable Guy’ in a push to reduce drowning deaths across the state. A staggering four out of five drowning deaths in Victoria over the past 10 years have involved men aged 25 to 64. Inflatable ‘unsinkable guys’ feature in the TV, radio, print, digital and social media campaign to highlight a number of the dangers that led to 61 drownings in 2020-21. Close to one third of all drowning deaths in the state over the past decade
involved alcohol. The advertising campaign commences on Sunday as part of a new summer water safety messaging this year to reach at-risk groups in the community in the hopes of a safer summer. The campaign is built on extensive research that shows men often underestimate drowning dangers to themselves, despite looking out for others. The campaign asks
them to rethink their risks around the water. The research shows that men are also less likely to heed water safety messages.
Water Safety Strategy Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes also launched a new Victorian Water Safety Strategy to encourage people to safely enjoy activities in and around the water and to drive drownings to zero. Drowning related deaths are a risk across the community, with the Strategy aimed at
reducing the risk at beaches, lakes, rivers and dams, at home, as well as public and private pools and ponds. The new Water Safety Strategy for 2021-25 maps out steps to tackle a range of contributing factors such as the growing number of people visiting the water, demand for water safety education programs,
and education for people using recreational vessels. The Government is investing $8.5 million with Life Saving Victoria for critical water safety initiatives to help reduce the number of drownings in Victoria and support the extension of the lifesaving season in 2021-22. A further $71.5 million is supporting swimming lessons and resources for primary school children.
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Our vendor offers the opportunity to continue and expand an existing antiques and collectable business located at 79-81 Napier St, St Arnaud. To discuss the opportunity, please contact Tristain Douglas 0458 087 619. NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23rd 2022 - Page 3
St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago - 17th – 23rd February 1922 Theft Mrs Sarah Jane Bolton was found guilty of stealing a variety of items from the Convent including a blanket, sheets, a silk blouse, 2 aprons, soap, a jug of jam and a box. The police found the stolen items at Mrs Bolden’s residence, near the old cricket ground; the jam was hidden under a bed. Sarah stated she had found them in a box in the bush when out walking with her daughter Vera age 8 years and the little girl Nevill. Mrs Mary Nevill stated that on the morning in question Mrs Bolton left the Nevill residence with the two girls. Miss Rita Scarce a music teacher and exboarder at the Convent recognised the aprons marked ‘L’, a blanket
marked ‘D’ and a blouse with Sheila Kelly’s name on it, which she had seen at the Convent. Sarah was given a suspended sentence of one month in the Ballarat jail on her entering into a recognisance of £50 for her good behaviour for 12 months and finding another surety for a similar amount. Sarah’s husband Fred was accepted as the second surety. Police also found hidden under the couch 18 pillowslips, 5 towels, a tablecloth, a quilt, 5 pair curtains and 7 rolls of material, believed to be stolen and she was fined £5. She was also fined another £5 for stealing hand towels marked ‘Victorian Railways’ of ‘Salvation Army’. As she had already been convicted the Bench fined her another £5 for the theft of
over 50 small items valued at £25 which included books, vases, and a handbag containing butcher’s hooks. Sarah’s husband Fred Bolton who had lived in St. Arnaud since 1907 and married Sarah ten years ago was staying at Warrnambool when his wife was arrested.
Landmark Disappears The now delicensed North Western Hotel is being demolished by Mr A E H Preece who recently purchased the property.
Farewell Miss Downton milliner at Edward’s Big Store for the past twelve months left to open her own business in Melbourne and was presented with a hand mirror by her co employees.
Slaty Creek Miss Ivy Appleby was presented with a hand mirror from her friends prior to her marriage to Mr Pat Gill. A cantata ‘Cinderella’ was performed by the school children – Dorothy and Cliffie Chandler, Clarrie Pole, Harold and Percy Massina, Jessie, Jim and Alice Michael, Jackie Claxton, Matt Appleby, and Jack Cadzow with assistance from their teacher Miss McGarvin.
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Weddings Mr Martin Ryan of South Yarra and Miss Mollie Pickthall of Shepparton [formerly St. Arnaud] were married at the St. Arnaud Church of Immaculate Conception St. Arnaud on 15th February. Bridesmaids were her sister Tessie and
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Miss Clarrie Downs, with bestman his brother Joseph and groomsman her brother William. The happy couple will live in Shepparton. Mr Robert Kindred of Landsborough and Miss Elizabeth Martin of Bushy Park, Navarre were married on 16th Februar y at the Navarre Presbyterian Church. Bridesmaids were her sister Clara and her cousin May Sharrock, while the best man was his cousin Andrew Slorach and his brother Samuel. The happy couple will live at Greens Creek via Stawell. The 22-2-1922 was a popular date for weddings The following three couples were married in St. Arnaud on this ‘lucky date. Mr George Supple of Navarre and Miss Mary Humphrey of Barkly were married at the Church of England Navarre. Mr Pat Gill married Miss Ivy Appleby of Slaty Creek Mr James McIntyre and Miss Marjorie
Walker of Gowar East were married at the St Arnaud Presbyterian Church, followed by a breakfast at Mrs McLean’s Tea Rooms and supper at the residence Mr and Mrs P Brown of Canterbury St, grandparents of the bride. Her sister Isabel acted as bridesmaid and his nephew acted as bestman, while her sister Chrissie and friend Emily Smith placed horseshoes on the brides’ arm as she left the church.
Sales Alex Raeburn sells 320 acres at Navarre [known as Edwards] with 4- room W B house, sheds etc, 4 good dams and springs; also 154 acres at Paradise adjoining G Simpson, D Coleman and J Raeburn.
- By Heather Pritchard Mrs M F Duxson of Wallaloo has a clearing sale as she has sold her property and is leaving the district. Mr E J Freeman of Kooreh has a clearing sale as he is leaving the district
Hospital Sunday This week the Band went to Emu and raised £32.
Cricket C M S, 116 defeated Moolerr 101 with most runs for C F S by C Ogilvy 25 and L Ward 22 with most runs for Moolerr by H Tucker 49 and Jack Walton 13. Moolerr 206 defeated St. Arnaud ‘B’ team 87 with most runs for Moolerr by T Ritchie 100 and D Greenaway 32 and for St. Arnaud E Cherry 35 and H Rowe 17.
St Arnaud 60 Years Ago - February 1962 Weddings Helen Yvonne Bennett and James Barry Kershaw June Mary Bullen and Wynston Lloyd Cummings Jennifer Tucker and Gordon McLeod Barbara Cheeseman of Bealiba and Ivan Delahoy Wendy Jean Draffin and Robert Henr y Webb
Births Brett and Marie Schmidt nee Jackson, a son Kin James. Formerly of St. Arnaud, Mr and Mrs Cliff Evans twins a boy and girl, at Hay. Maurice and Mary McGrath nee Wright a son, Mark Patrick.
Deaths Frank Irwin, James Millgate age 66 [late 1st A I F] Edward James Martin. At Broken Hill, Elsie Annie Buchecker daughter of the late William and Emily Keast of St. Arnaud. Mary Ann Dewhurst age 84. Athol Stewart of Logan, age 56. David James McGuane.
- By Heather Pritchard Alfred Williams 72, formerly of St. Arnaud now Canada.
Above: George and Mary Supple on their wedding day.
Apex Park The Rotary Club installed an old steam engine in Apex Park, on North Western Road. The engine, which was donated by Mrs Langdon of Burnside Road, was given a facelift by the Rotary Club and moved from the old Power House to the park by tractor. It was the first Marshall steam engine sold in Australia and bought by Mr Langdon for £500 in 1880.
Miss Teenager Competition Miss Judith Reddington was selected to represent St. Arnaud in the Miss Teenager of Victoria quest and to work for the Royal Women’s Hospital.
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Charlton College congratulates leaders at badge conferral CHARLTON College conducted its Badge Conferral Ceremony last Monday 14th February with Principal, Jamie Daff opening proceedings. School Council President Shane Fitzpatrick, outlined the importance of the leadership roles and the characteristics of good
leaders prior to inducting the College Captains Lucinda Holmes-Brown and Jackson Zagame, Vice-Captains, Mason Heenan and Abby
Thompson and Junior School Captains, Stella Nicolson and Ruby Wright. Both groups of students indicated in their
response that they hope to be positive role models and welcomed students to approach them to discuss school matters.
Above: (left to right) Junior School Captains Ruby Wright and Stella Nicolson.
Above: Foundation students with their Year 12 buddies: (back) Darby Fitzpatrick, Patrick Soulsby, Maddison Fitzpatrick, Amy Campbell, (front) Nate Lane, Ned Larmour, Molly Riley, Tyson Skuse.
Youth teams visit St. Arnaud Above: (left to right) School Captains Lucinda Holmes-Brown and Jackson Zagame.
Not many towns are as lucky! Various “Blue Moose” teams have visited St. Arnaud over recent years and have been very happy to be here. They enjoy meeting up with our young people of secondary school age, getting to know them better and participating in activities
ST. ARNAUD was again very fortunate to have trained youth teams visit our town during January this year, with “Blue Moose” and “Kids Games” both spending time here. with them. It is an opportunity for our young people to meet others and to discuss some of the issues that young people face today. The “Kids Games” group has also visited St. Arnaud before and always looks forward to coming here. The members organise activities for
children of primary school age and encourage the young people to have fun together in a relaxed atmosphere. Local parents also appreciate having activities provided for their children during the holidays. Both groups are brought to St. Arnaud under the umbrella of “Vision St. Arnaud”, a combined churches group in St. Arnaud. Vision St. Arnaud is thankful that three members of Blue Moose
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Above: "Blue Moose" leaders with their special flag.
- Contributed now live in St. Arnaud — Georgie, Tom and long-time St. Arnaudite, Michael. These young people run activities in St. Arnaud throughout the year and their work is much appreciated. The support of the local shire and local churches has assisted them in their outreach to our young people. These youth teams are keen to visit St. Arnaud again mid -year. How lucky are we?
Grampians Grape Escape to receive financial boost for this year ONE of Australia’s longest running food and wine festivals, Grampians Grape Escape, will return to Halls Gap this year, after an investment of $20million from the Regional Events Fund. Grampians Grape Escape has been held on the first weekend in May since 1992 and this year’s event will welcome 100 exhibitors to showcase world-class wine crafted from some of Victoria’s oldest vines. The festival also features cooking demonstrations, live music, family activities and the chance to try and buy the region’s best produce through
paddock-to-plate dining and stalls. The Grampians Grape Escape has been a popular event over many years, with more than 8000 people attended in 2019, and half of those attendees coming from outside the region. In addition to indulging in the local food and wine, visitors can also enjoy the many cultural, historic and nature experiences
across the region, including the spectacular Silo Art Trail and the one-in-a-lifetime hiking experience at the Grampians Peak Trail. The $20 million Regional Events Fund is a critical component of the $633 million Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan and supports festivals, sports events, creative exhibitions and other cultural celebrations. Grampians Grape Escape will be held on 29th April to 1st May, with more information available at grampiansgrapeescape.com.au.
Above: Grampians Grape Escape will be run at the end of April in 2022. SOURCE: grampiansgrapeescape.com.au
New Air Ambulances soar to new heights FOUR new ultra-modern aircraft fitted with high-tech patient care systems will join Victoria’s fixed-wing air ambulance service, making the fleet the most innovative in the country and ensuring patients across the state have the best care available. Minister for Ambulance Services Martin Foley this week announced Ambulance Victoria’s current fixed-wing fleet would be replaced with four new Beechcraft King Air aircraft worth more than $300 million, taking off in 2024. Ambulance Victoria has signed a contract with Pel-Air Aviation to continue providing fixed wing air ambulance ser vices in Victoria for another 12 years. As part of the contract, Pel-Air will supply four new fixedwing aircraft, as well as pilots and engineering support. Fixed-wing aircraft provide a vital link between rural communities and metropolitan health services. In 2020/21 the fleet transported 5,065 patients – with most of those trips from regional Victoria to Melbourne. The state-of-the-art aircraft will feature the latest technology and provide additional
comfort, safety and care for patients and flight paramedics. Each plane will be fitted with the hightech Stryker stretcher loading system, which will mean a faster and smoother ride for patients and less risk of injury for paramedics and flight crews. L ast year, Ambulance Victoria’s air ambulance helicopters were fitted with this innovative loading system, which has already reduced the time taken to transfer patients into the aircraft by up to 20 minutes. Ambulance Victoria will also work with PelAir to develop an Australian-first pilot fatigue monitoring system, to ensure a continuous focus on safety development for staff. The fleet, consisting of two Beechcraft 260s and two Beechcraft 360s, is expected to become operational in 2024.
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Northern Grampians Shire Mayoral Matters February THE pace has certainly picked up at council this month after our first scheduled Council Meeting for the year.
St Arnaud Structure Plan Information Evening Northern Grampians Shire Council is inviting all interested community members to participate in an upcoming Community Forum and Information Evening regarding the St Arnaud Structure Plan and provide survey feedback in the first phase of producing a Plan for the township. The event will take place on: Tuesday 1 March from 6pm to 9pm in the Perry Room of St Arnaud Town Hall. Register via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3oVJW4x or St Arnaud customer service.
Seniors Concert What's New Pussycat? Additional funding from the Victorian Seniors Festival has been secured allowing for one of the seniors’ concerts from last year’s cancelled festival to resume in Stawell. Council anticipates further funding later this year that will hopefully see the festival concert return to St Arnaud. Interested seniors card holders from across the shire are invited to attend the Stawell concert featuring musical duo Melissa Langton and Mark Jones in their comedy cabaret act "What's New Pussycat?". Stawell Entertainment Centre Thursday 24 March at 2.30pm Contact customer service to reserve a ticket. Limited tickets available.
Active Surveys Glass Recycling Survey https://bit.ly/34QaddU St Arnaud Structure Plan https://bit.ly/3JtvTuQ Local Law Review www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/GLLR Local Government Culture Project https://bit.ly/3gU6xtV Call customer service to receive a copy in the mail if preferred.
RFT No. C9 2021/22 Production and Supply of Delivered Meals Service Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced enterprises for the Production and Supply of Meals for the Delivered Meals Service (Meals on Wheels) in the townships of Stawell and St Arnaud. Tenderers may choose to tender for either one or both of these services. Tenders close 2pm, Friday 18 March 2022. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to council's website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/tenders and follow the link or for further information contact Ty Taylor on 03 5358 8700.
RFT No. C10 2021/22 Supply and Install Sewer Pump Station - Sloane Street Stawell Northern Grampians Shire Council invites tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors for the supply and installation of a sewer pump station at Sloane Street, Stawell. Tenders close 2pm, Tuesday 15 March 2022. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to council's website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/tenders and follow the link or for further information contact Amanda Smith on 03 5358 8700.
Community and Arts and Culture Grants Drop-in Sessions Perry Room, St Arnaud Town Hall 23 February Morning Session: 8.30am to 1pm Afternoon Session: 4.30pm to 6.30pm Register on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3GfnCZN .
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It was wonderful to start the year reviewing the quarterly Council Action Plan update and consider what is on the cards for the year ahead. The Council Plan from the get-go was an ambitious one, so it is understandable that some of what we had hoped to achieve by now is not quite at its expected milestone point but by and large, we are on track. The Coronavirus pandemic has been a major disruptor for some of our capital works projects too, especially inhibiting site access for contractors during lockdowns. It has also regrettably stalled many of our planned face to face community engagement sessions. Fortunately, what lies ahead for us is looking a lot more achievable since the State Government’s latest announcement of a further easing of restrictions, particularly with regards to density levels for indoor gatherings. This will give our local businesses, particularly the hospitality
industry, a tremendous boost and I am sure we are all looking forward to more opportunities to eat out and be entertained in an almost “CovidNormal” setting. On that note, business owners, please do not hesitate to contact the Economic Development Team for support or advice and subscribe to the e-news from the Business Connections page to keep in the loop for a whole host of opportunities to help your business grow. The new lighter restrictions mean we can now organise a lot more planned in-person engagement without density limits too. For example, you might like to come along to the following events listed in our Have Your Say section on our website: • Drop-in sessions with our Community Development Team in Stawell and St. Arnaud to discuss applications for our second round of Community and Arts and Culture Grants and to learn more about the online community directory.
Above: Mayor, Cr Tony Driscoll. • St. Arnaud Structure Plan Information Night where you can hear from the consultants about the process and share your views on what land use decisions will help shape the future of our town. Next month, we will be trialling some live stream equipment that will allow you to watch our in-person council meetings from the comfort of your home or workplace. This is all very new for our staff so please be patient as they learn how to operate and master it. I will sign off for now and look forward to seeing you out and about at all the planned community events in a much freer setting. Cr Tony Driscoll Mayor Northern Grampians Shire Council
COVID Updates and Developments Victoria’s statistics There were 5,611 new COVID cases in Victoria on Monday from 11,220 tests. Hospitalisations have risen to 361 with 49 in ICU and there were 3 deaths. Northern Grampians Shire has an additional 6 cases with 72 active. Buloke Shire has an additional 3 cases to 16 active.
Easing of restrictions The Victorian Government's workfrom-home advisory will end at midnight on Friday and masks will no longer be needed in most indoor settings, including offices. Health Minister Martin Foley announced the changes on Tuesday morning, citing declining hospitalisations and an increase in third
dose vaccination rates as the reason. Masks will only be required on public transport, in taxis and rideshare, on planes, indoors at airports and when visiting hospitals or indoor care facilities Density limits were removed in all Victorian hospitality venues and QR checkins will no longer be required in retail settings and schools.
Elective Surgery Elective surgery restrictions have eased this week with the plan to return to full capacity in less than a fortnight. Schools to have restrictions extended Initially set to run for four weeks, the measures, including rapid antigen surveillance testing will continue until the end of term, and the number of air purifiers will
be doubled. The Government says that the school surveillance testing program has been extremely effective at reducing transmission in schools, with Burnet Institute modelling estimating that, assuming a 75 per cent compliance rate with screening of students. The testing settings will remain the same, with all school students and staff, and early childhood education and care staff and children recommended to test at home twice a week, while students and staff at specialist schools are recommended to test five days a week.
WA hard border to open Western Australia has announced that the hard border from other states will come down on 3rd March.
Grampians Youth making their own fun YOUNG people in the Grampians region are taking their entertainment into their own hands. Grampians Youth Events (GYE) is a dynamic committee run by young people to provide events for other young people. Their work is paying off with two major events planned in the next month and others on the horizon. SPAFest – GYE Factor youth showcase on 25th February will give young people aged 12-25 a chance to showcase their skills on stage while GYE will host the Push All Ages Tour at the Stawell Town Hall on Saturday 5th March featuring The Smith Street Band, Alex Lahey and this year’s Triple J local artist winners Sami and Brody Gray. The GYE committee is producing a draft calendar of events for 2022 which will be released soon, and is looking to bring back “Funky Fridays”, held on the last Friday of each month, to the Stawell Neighbourhood House. Grampians Youth Events puts on events through State Government FreeZa
funding with the support of Grampians Community Health in partnership with Stawell Performing Company Inc (SPACi) and the Stawell Neighbourhood House (SNH) GCH health promotion officer and Stawell FreeZa coordinator, Melissa Mair, said COVID-19 had been challenging but the committee continued to work hard to create local events. “During COVID lockdowns they met on line then in open spaces as restrictions eased before finally getting back at the GCH youth room,” she said. Committee members also attended The Push Event training and state-wide meetings online and travelled to Melbourne to the FReeZa annual youth summit get together, and planned and delivered the Harmony Day Picnic in the Park, Arcad – I – con pop culture event and the COVIDween disco in 2021.
Ms Mair said wonderful community support ensured events were run safely and that young people are mentored and supported to achieve their goals. “This year they hope to kick off with as many young locals as possible registering to perform at the GYE Factor on 25th February and they’re hoping for an amazing gig on 5th March in Stawell with The Push All Ages Tour. GYE emerging leaders Annie Smethurst and Pixie Cunningham say creating activities for themselves and other young people is fulfilling. The Year 11 students are taking leading roles in GYE and encourage other young people to get involved in the events and the planning stage. Pixie was alerted to the committee by her mother and then invited Annie to join. “My mum found it on Facebook and thought it would be something I would be interested in. “At the time it was just something new and
Above: Pixie Cunningham (left) and Annie Smethurst (right). I was willing to try, and I thought Annie would also be interested” she said. Annie was happy to give it a try and is glad she did. “I enjoy being involved in the community and connecting with more people. “It has been pretty rough through COVID but it was nice to stay connected with a group of people and look forward to going back into the community and doing something after being stuck inside for so long.” Pixie said GYE members brainstorm ideas and then choose events they like and
think other people will be interested in, while also considering what works well with SPACi. “We try to come up with events that will engage a wide range of youth, often music events because they bring a lot of people together,” she said. While enjoying organising activities for others, Annie and Pixie also gain personal benefits from their contributions. “We make a lot of connections that will help us,” Annie said. “I personally enjoy seeing other people be happy but we’re developing all sorts of skills; how to do marketing, how
to budget, how to use money, do grant applications.” “There aren’t many opportunities for young people because we’re a small town but this group has definitely helped me to get out of my comfort zone,” Pixie said. “It brings on new experiences, it’s a new opportunity and you discover things you don’t know about yourself.” They hope the two upcoming events will strike a chord with young people looking to reconnect af ter lockdowns. “GYE Factor will give people a chance to
show their skills, and with The Push we have some bigger bands and support artists that should create a lot of interest,” Annie said. The group is welcoming of new members and inviting young people aged 1225 to potentially join the youth committee to plan and organise events. GYE meets from 4-6pm on Mondays in the GCH Youth Room, Stawell Health and Community Centre, all welcome. People can also foll o w GYE on their Facebook page G r a m p i a n s Yo u t h Events.
We’re upgrading the Bendigo and Echuca lines As part of Victoria’s Big Build, Regional Rail Revival are building three new stations and upgrading track and signalling to enable more frequent services to Echuca, Epsom and Eaglehawk.
Train disruptions: Coaches replace trains in both directions Swan Hill Line
17 to 27 Feb
Southern Cross to Swan Hill
Bendigo Line
17 to 27 Feb
Southern Cross to Bendigo
Echuca Line
17 to 27 Feb
Southern Cross to Echuca
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In The Paddock Week ending Thursday 17th February 2022.
— By Glendon Hancock
THE Australian Wool market has performed admirably this week, recording a minimal overall price reduction in a larger than normal offering. 48,990 bales were available to the trade, this was the largest offering since August last year. Included in this total was over 6000 bales of featured Tasmanian wool, sold in Melbourne. There was plenty of stylish wool on offer Australia wide, 48.5% of the fleece selection was appraised as AWEX style 4 or better, this was 13.4% higher than in the previous series. The market opened cautiously in Sydney and Melbourne, buyers were selective in their purchases, aware of the amount of wool that was still be offered in the coming days. This cautious approach resulted in price decreases for the day. By the end of the first day the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for
merino fleece in Sydney and Melbourne had fallen by between 2 and 39 cents. The Western region recorded gains, due in part to the fact that on the final afternoon of last week’s sale, prices in the West dropped well below those that were achieved in the Eastern centres earlier in the day. The MPGs in Fremantle rose by between 5 and 11 cents. The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lost 15 cents for the day. The second day of selling buyer conf idence increased noticeably, resulting in price increases in all three centres. The MPGs for 21.0 micron and finer gained between 3 and 45 cents. The EMI clawed back 10 of the cents lost on the previous day.
National Offering Above: (left to right) Jayden Martin (operator), John Heggie and Andrew Trotter (new owner).
AgStrike changes hands JOHN Heggie has sold his AgStrike business, that he started over a decade ago, in order to concentrate on the family farm near Lakes Entrance.
AUCTION THURSDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2022 1PM ON SITE “STEWARTS” IN 4 TITLES SCHOOL ROAD RICHMOND PLAINS 642 Acres – 258.8 Hectares
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“The parents want to spend some time travelling around Australia now so I am needed back there” says John. The business was started in 2011 when Goldacres brought over a sprayer unit from Western Australia and John contacted John Richards and from that conversation a partnership started. The business was plagued with problems getting and retaining operators in its early years. In 2016 business turned around with a wet year resulting in a busy year for John and there has been no turning back since then. Andrew Trotter from Beverly Farms heard that John was selling up and the contract has now been signed and Andrew will soon be taking over.
Centre North South West Total
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Days Offering 22, 23, 24 Feb. 11,123 22, 23, 24 Feb. 28,669 22, 23, 24 Feb. 9,175 48,990
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On the final day only Melbourne was in operation, where further overall price increases were recorded. The EMI added another 3 cents, closing the week at 1,420 cents, only 2 cents lower than the close of the previous series. Next week the national offering increases slightly. 50,142 bales are currently expected to be of fered in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.
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CELEBRATING International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11th February, was Agriculture Victoria Technical Assistant Chloe Findlay who shared her motivation for pursuing a career in science. Ms Findlay spent some of her childhood living in South East Asia and that’s where her interest in agriculture began, observing local agricultural practices. “Growing up I was so fascinated by how food was produced and how different it was in South East Asia compared to Australia. “Whilst living there, the conversation about food security and having enough for our growing population was very prevalent,” she said. This led her to study a Bachelor of Agriculture majoring in plant and soil sciences at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2019. She then successfully completed her Honours in 2021 with first class honours, which focused on the impact of temperature on fungal disease of lentil. Following graduation, Ms Findlay has worked at the Horsham SmartFarm in a variety of roles, including soil sciences, pulse breeding and now currently as a technical assistant in the field crops pathology team. Within the field crops pathology team, Ms Findlay contributes to the national barley foliar pathogens project co-invested by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Agriculture Victoria which investigates new virulences of Pyrenophora teres maculata (causal organism of spot form of net blotch disease in barley) in Australia to inform growers with better disease management strategies. Ms Findlay said in the future she would like to complete a PhD and lead research on projects regarding climate change effects on the pathology of pulses. “I feel I am in a very fortunate position as I am surrounded by wonderful supportive female role models and it was great to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with them all. “In recent years there has been a huge influx of women working in agricultural science and we all support each other, and I receive great mentoring. “Being a woman in science has never seemed to be a big deal for me, thanks to the example of the wonderful women who have paved the way before me” Ms Findlay said. For more information about careers in science at Agriculture Victoria visit the Agriculture Victoria website. For more information about the International Day of Women and Girls in Science visit the International Day of Women and Girls in Science website.
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MEETINGS
RFT No. C9 2021/22 – Production & Supply of Delivered Meals Service Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced enterprises for the Production & Supply of Meals for the Delivered Meals Service (Meals on Wheels) in the townships of Stawell & St. Arnaud. Tenderers may choose to tender for either one or both or these services. Tenders close 2pm Friday, 18 March 2022. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to the website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/tenders, and follow the link, or for further information contact Ty Taylor on 03 5358 8700.
Member vacancies - Victorian Class B cemetery trusts The following Class B cemetery trusts are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who are interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment:
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General Meeting Wednesday 2nd March, 2022 7.30 p.m. At the Clubhouse. All old and new players welcome. Faye Rodger Secretary
February 25th 7.30pm at the Slaty Creek Hall Agenda Election of Committee of Management Enquires 5496 5210
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Town Garage & Car Boot sale Sunday 27th February 2022 8am onwards Car Boot Sale at TRAVELLERS REST
Current members whose terms of office are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.
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Notice of Intention to Dispose of Uncollected Goods All items located at Factory 3, 1 Thompson Street, Dunolly 3472 will be disposed. Disposal will take place on 15 March 2022. Please contact Workspace Australia Ltd on 03 5444 5228 or email info@workspaceaustralia.com
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EMPLOYMENT St. Arnaud Secondary College
POSITION VACANT Position Vacant Finance Officer - 3 days a week - Time frame is negotiable. St Patrick’s St Arnaud is a Catholic Primary School providing education for approximately 100 students. The School Finance Officer is accountable to the Principal and works in collaboration with the leadership team, teachers and support staff. Salary is to be commensurate with experience. A Category B school service’s officer works during the school term only and receives paid school holidays. A role description can be provided on request. The tasks are varied but support is provided by existing St Patrick’s staff, Catholic Education Ballarat and through our partner Catholic primary schools in our region (we’re in this together!)
Job Opportunities • Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Student Administration/ Reception
• Enrolled Nurse
30.4 Hours a week - Times and remuneration negotiable and dependent on experience.
• Food & Domestic Service Assistant
Applications close 1 March 2022 and should include a CV and response to Key Selection Criteria. This position may lead to further employment in 2023 and beyond.
• Physiotherapist • Quality & Risk Manager
Applicants are asked to provide a short cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of three referees.
• Registered Nurse
If interested, please contact Danny Patton at dpatton@spstarnaud.catholic.edu.au or on 0439 951 134.
Further information is available at ewhs.org.au/employment.html
Closing date for the position is Friday 25/2/2022
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St. Arnaud Secondary College is seeking energetic and enthusiastic staff to join our school team.
Contact the General Office or Principal Tony Hand For further information and position description call 5495 1811 or 0408 812 019 Respect Resilience Responsibility
Brushing up on Road Safety knowledge with new online tool A new road rule education tool has launched online to help everyone brush up on their road safety knowledge.
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The new interactive Road Rule Education Online platform provides the latest road rule content to help Victorians better understand safe driving and sharing the road. Users can test their knowledge with interactive videos, graphics and quizzes on road safety issues including safe vehicles and speed, as well as right of way, parking, line marking and road signs. Quizzes include how to share the road safely with others, such as motorcyclists, cyclists and heavy vehicles, and
CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH
WOOLEY - Joyce Millicent The St Arnaud Citizens Band is saddened by the passing of Joyce. She was a long time supporter and dear friend of the Band. Our condolences to Bob.
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ST.ARNAUD Sunday 27th February 9.30am G. Pearse PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223 ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Celebrating faith in our Lord Thu 24th February 10.30am: Faith Group Sun 27th February 9.45 a.m.: Prayer time 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: Norma Hunt Our Church services are open to all regardless of vaccination status. Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267
tips for driving in wet weather. Rules around giving way and slowing down for emergency services and right of way at intersections are also featured. Road Rule Education Online means Victorians can easily refresh their knowledge and jump in and out of different modules at a time and pace that suits them. It follows the launch of the popular Learners Permit and Hazard Perception online tests,
which have been used by more than 174,000 Victorians and helped new drivers build their knowledge before taking their test. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said that things have improved since many Victorians first gained their licence. “This tool is a great way check the latest road rules and ensure everyone’s safety on the roads. “We can all be the reason someone makes it home safely to their families and knowing your road rules is a vital part of that” Mr Carroll said.
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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 18th February – 24th February 1922 Obituary
hopeful anticipation, but the bags were very small on Wednesday averaging three head apiece. The majority of Charlton sportsmen left by motor car on Tuesday evening for Lake Buloke. White and Lynas p a r t y, Aubrey O’Donnell and Vin Dew were amongst the most fortunate and J. D. Paterson experienced good luck in the Boort district. At Wooroonook the largest bag was seven, the water being too deep and only one boat being available.
Mr Francis Gilbert Livingstone passed away at Castlemaine on 14th inst. He was a very wellknown and highly respected old resident of Charlton and Narrewillock. Until October last he held the licence of the Telegraph Hotel and was a familiar figure in his wheel chair under the shade trees at the corner of Armstrong and Camp Streets. He was born at Monegeeta and 42 years ago selected land at Narrewillock, where he farmed until failing health compelled him to give up the strenuous work of those early pioneering days, and in 1892 he took the licence of the Telegraph Hotel which he retained until recently. He was 61 years of age.
Northern Boring Company The Northern Boring Company is offering to bore for water for either stock or domestic purposes. Water is known to be present at comparatively shallow depths and hence the cost of boring would not be heavy. A constant supply of water would greatly
Opening of the Duck Season The opening was looked forward to with
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Wychitella Social After sweltering in the heat and dust on Monday, 13th inst, the people of Wychitella and district turned out in full force to spend a most enjoyable evening. The attraction was in the form of a social and sale of gifts to raise funds for the Wychitella Anglican Church, and, judging by the patronage accorded, the movement should be a decided success. The stage was tastefully decorated and set out in stalls, where ice cream, lollies and soft drinks were dispensed. As the evening drew on, dancing was interspersed with musical items as follows:- Instrumental duet, Misses James; solo, Miss Mavis Flower; duet, Miss Hetherington and Mr W. Keith; solo, Mr Hepworth (encored). The many gifts were disposed of by auction, Mr R. Donaldson making a capable auctioneer, as he induced those present to dip deeply in their pockets, obtaining values which would make an ordinary vendor turn green with envy. Mr H. Bird thanked all who had helped to make the evening a success, after which the dancers had the floor well into the new day.
Above: Telegraph Hotel (circa 1915)
Schools The Higher Elementary School has a good enrolment this year, more than 60 pupils being in attendance. There are still a few vacancies for new pupils. It is gratifying to note that the Education Department has, during the last two years, become alive to the fact that our State and Higher Elementary Schools were needing much in the way of repairs and additions. The department has come forward and carried out many necessary works at our local schools, viz, the purchase of a school residence on Clifton Hill from Mrs A. Wright for the sum of £800, the purchase of two allotments from
Mr A. E. Bilton for the sum of £225, such allotments being used to enlarge the present schoolground, in addition, sufficient space for the erection of a cookery centre. The carrying out of the contract for draining, painting the exterior woodwork of both schools, and the fencing of the entire school ground has supplied a long felt want, such work being performed by Messrs Hall and Challen for the sum of £500. The school also has been the recipient of two sets of lockers, the same having been constructed locally by Mr R. Windsor. We h a v e n o w a property of which we may well be proud, and it is the intention of the school committ e e t o t a ke s t e p s
shortly to beautify the new ground by means of hedges, shrubs etc, and tennis and basketball courts.
Methodist Church Although the weather was hot and oppressive on Sunday last, large congregations attended the Harvest Thanksgiving services of the Methodist Church. At the foot of the pulpit a table was spread with the gifts from the ‘harvest’. The Rev. R. B. McConchie conducted the ser vices and preached sermons suitable to the occasion. In the course of his addresses he stated that the finances of the church had never been better, and it would not be necessary to ask for such a large contribu-
tion to church funds as had been the case in previous years. Special singing was rendered throughout the services by the church choir, assisted by the Methodist Quartette Party and solos from Mr Rule. A girl to learn tailoring is wanted by L. Reynolds, High St, Charlton. Mr J. H. Knight, dentist, Mitchell St, Bendigo, will visit Charlton, as usual every Wednesday, and may be consulted at Travaglia’s Buildings from10am till 6pm. Miss Eileen Dillon, after a well-earned holiday, is resuming musical tuition on Monday next, 27th inst, and pupils are asked to attend at their usual hours. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)
Spiderman - No Way Home finds his place at St. Arnaud Cinema On The Money with a new Finance AFTER our hero Spiderman is framed for murder and his identity of Peter Parker revealed, he then turns to sorcerer Dr Strange to cast a spell to Contributed restore his credibility. But, the spell goes wrong and has the opposite effect. The corrupted spell opens portals into multi universes drawing in sworn enemies of Spiderman, evoking dire trouble for Peter and his friends, Ned and MJ. Overtime, the stakes become raised and the group is placed in mortal danger. Finally, Peter is forced to discover what it truly means to be Spiderman. With incredible graphics the power of
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this movie is like a storm unleashed on screen. The movie stars To m Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbach and a host of other great performers, ones who have actually starred in previous series of Spiderman. Spiderman screens on Fr i d a y 25th February at 7.30 pm and Saturday 26th February at 7.30 pm. Please note the dates of the screening of this movie. Current COVID protocols must be strictly adhered to.
course for Women in Sport WOMEN eager to progress their careers in sports management are set to benefit from a government pilot program, strengthening finance and investment knowledge for women in sports leadership. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has announced applications for the Change Our Game Finance for NonFinancial Managers pilot are now open, with the program being delivered in partnership with Melbourne Business School (MBS). Strong financial management skills are critical for securing and succeeding at the executive level in sport management and this training is specifically designed to support
and empower women as they progress. Up to ten women will be selected to take part in the three-day intensive MBS course, covering accounting, budgeting, interpreting financial statements, risk assessment, and financial reporting specific to the sporting sector. The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation has proven success with pilot programs, including the Women in Sports Broadcasting Program which is approaching
the end of its second year. To find out more about the Change Our Game Finance for NonFinancial Managers Pilot and to see if you’re eligible, visit www.changeourgame.v ic.gov.au.
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CHARLTON Croquet Club Association players held their section championships on Thursday 17th and Saturday 19th February in perfect conditions. In Section 2 Anne Kenny defeated Janet Richardson, Section 3 Lindsay Patullo defeated Barb Dalrymple while in Section 4 Margaret Bowen had wins over Naomi Patullo and Nita Perry. Anne, Lindsay, Barb, Margaret, Naomi and Nita will now compete in the Murray Valley Championships at Boort on Sunday 13th March. Golf Croquet is still finalising its championships. March will be a busy month for Croquet with a Golf Croquet Social day and 2 days of coaching at Boort later in the month. Association croquet will hold its Club Championship in March.
Stuart Mill unfortunately has been unable to field a team this year leaving Beazleys as the only local contenders. Beazleys will however be hopeful of putting on a strong show again this year after taking all before them last season. The North West Ag
Above: (left to right): Anne Kenny, Lindsay Patullo, Margaret Bowen.
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Above: (left to right) Juniors Amy Greenaway, Kynan Torney and Rylan Leach competing for Beazleys Bridge at Charlton last year.
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Above: Held at the Gooroc CFA Shed the auction (held by Driscoll Douglas East) for a parcel of 115 hectares was a record for the district.
Local farm sales booming and up on district average JUST like the Australian residential housing market, the farmland property market is booming and that is also the case for the St. Arnaud district. When in May 2021 a prop e r t y i n t h e Wi m m e r a s o l d f o r $19,150 a hectare ($7,550 an acre), it created shockwaves that echoed around the country, but last week the St. Arnaud district held auctions of local farmland that realised a substantial increase for land sold previously. On Friday morning Driscoll Douglas East sold a block of land of 115.12 hectares (284 acres) at 468 Cope Cope Road Coonooer Bridge, for a total of $1,618,800 million, or $14,062 per hectare ($5,700 per acre). The allotment, that in 2021 produced an excellent Canola crop, and has GWM water and shedding, is well fenced and with sealed road access. There is a mixture of soil types and shelter belts and comes with a lease agreement on 6 acres. Vendors Ross and Gwen Pritchard were a little surprised with the high sale price which according to auctioneer Brett Douglas was a record for that location. “We are very happy with the outcome” said Ross when contacted later that day. The buyer was unknown but local.
Donald Auction At a second sale, held at the Donald Golf Club, was a 128.9 hectare parcel that was passed in at $3,500 per hectare but sold later at an undisclosed price to a private investor.
The allotment, at Lot 1 Single Tree Road Donald, comprises 99% arable and approximately 50% black and 50% red soil types, and is 128.9 hectares or 317.5 acres. This property has grown highly productive lentils, canola, beans, wheat, barley and oats. With the addition of GWM water, livestock enterprise is also complemented. With all road access
and excellent agronomic history, this parcel was primed ready to go.
Victorian sales strong In the recent two decades, the value of farmland has been on a steady rise, with specialist lender Rural Bank calculating the compound average annual growth rate at 7.5 per cent. M ore recently, record low interest rates, strong demand for agricultural goods and favourable growing seasons have rocketed the market even further.
Above: (left to right) Happy vendors with the Driscoll Douglas East staff Samantha Douglas, Vendors Gwen Pritchard and Ross Pritchard, Brett Douglas, Cam Morrison, Zac East and Tristan Douglas.
Above: The auction for 128.9 hectares in Donald, held in the Donald Golf Club, was passed in and later sold for an undisclosed price.
Farmers gutted by Agriculture Victoria job cuts THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says reports that 145 jobs will be cut from Agriculture Victoria makes it harder for farmers to meet community expectations. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision is a backwards step for Agriculture in Victoria. “The move comes at a time when agriculture and regional Victoria are facing significant challenges in the face of
a changing climate, supply chain challenges and the ever-present risk of natural disasters,” Ms Germano said. Ms Germano added the move has the potential to undermine the progress made to sup-
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port Victorian farmers. “So much work has been done to build the research and development capacity of Agriculture Victoria to support the resilience of our farmers. Our soil scientists are world class and essential to
support the future of our young farmers as they adapt to climate change. It’s absolutely preposterous that the Government is prepared to walk from that.” “This is a time when agriculture has absolutely underpinned the economic resilience of Victoria, when other industries have
been shattered.” “We try to work constructively with the government of the day, but when they tear the guts of out the Ag Department, it is further evidence to me that the Andrew’s Government has no respect for the food and fibre producers of this State,” Ms Germano said.
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100 wins for Denbeigh TWO winners in two days is very satisfying for any trainer and in the case of Charlton trainer Michael Gadsden it was even more so because both were driven by his partner Denbeigh Wade who now has a career total of 100 wins.
Above: (left to right) Finn Wilson and Grace Baldwin Blue House Captains.
St. Arnaud Primary School Swimming Sports ON Thursday 17th February St. Arnaud Primary School held their annual - Contributed swimming sports. The day included a range of both swimming events and novelty land events for the students to participate in. Within the pool students competed in 25m and 50m swimming races where many races going down to the last few strokes. Novelty events were organised by the Secondary College students including gumboot throw, quoits and cork scramble.
The last swimming events of the day saw our school leaders get into the pool and assist our youngest students in a kickboard race across the pool. All students got in and had a go throughout the day making the contest for the winning house very close. At the end of the day the successful house was Blue house, followed closely by Red house then Yellow house.
The swimming sports brings an end to the Primary Schools 3 week swimming program. The Primary School would like to thank all the parents and community members who assisted with the sports and throughout the swimming program. Our students showed great sportsmanship throughout the day and are to be congratulated on their successes on the day.
Wimmera Mallee Cricket results for round 13 A Grade Donald 9/115 (cc) def by Jeffcott 5/117. St. Arnaud 5/81 def Marnoo 77. Wycheproof/Narraport bye. Brim Kellalac Sheep Hills 8/159 (cc) def Birchip 113 Ladder Pts St. Arnaud 60 Jeffcott 60 Brim Kellalac Sheep Hills 60 Donald 51 Birchip 36 Wyche/Narraport 21 Marnoo 18 B Grade Watchem Panthers 9/200 (cc) def by St. Arnaud 8/206. Jeffcott 4/94 def Charlton 93. Birchip 7/209 (cc) def Brim
Kellalac Sheep Hills 57. Southern Mallee Giants 5/115 (cc) def by St Mary's (Wimmera Mallee) Watchem Panthers Cricket Club 9/200 (cc) def by St. Arnaud 8/206 Jeffcott 4/94 def Charlton 93. Birchip 7/209 (cc) def Brim Kellalac Sheep Hills 57. Southern Mallee Giants 5/115 (cc) def by St Mary's (Wimmera Mallee) 7/118 Ladder pts Jeffcott 57 St. Mary’s 54 Charlton 51 Birchip 45 St. Arnaud 45 Southern Mallee Giants 33 Watchem 15 Brim Kellalac Sheep Hills 12
“The Teams” first winner was “Balmy Bob” who was 1st out and 1st home in the “Battlers in the Bush” maiden at Swan Hill on Thursday. John Kennedy from Pyramid Hill is the owner/breeder of the the 6yo gelding who had been unplaced at his first 8 starts but his connections were optimistic about his chances following his improved effort at Wedderburn at his previous start. An innovative move by the Swan Hill Club sees a race programmed at each of their meetings for the less successful horses found in every stable. The second winner was the 8yo “Mymatethomo” who had won 14 races, 13 in SA, before his victory on Saturday night which was at his second start after a 12 month injury induced lay off.
Above: Win number 99 for driver Denbeigh Wade aboard “Balmy Bob” in the “Battlers in the Bush” pace at Swan Hill. For those with 20/20 vision check out the innovative use of cable ties on the Shadow Roll. - PHOTO. Swan Hill Trots. Inside running by Archie
The Gadsden stable has had many challenges during that time to get the horse sound with
Michael’s shoeing skills coming to the fore and paying off with a win in the $20k race at the Terang Cup meeting. The Shane Sanderson stable was successful at the same meeting with “ Va n q u i s h S t r i d e ” driven by son Ryan winning the fast
class race and the s t a b l e m a t e “Platinum Stride” driven by daughter Abby who finished a close up 5th in the same race. On that run “Platinum Stride” should be one to follow in a similar class race in the near future.
He socked it to them A highlight of last Thursday evening’s Twilight Bowls was t h e p a i r o f eye catching blue and white socks worn by one of the players, who shall remain nameless. These long socks drew many derogatory remarks before, during, and after the action on the green; and they also caused the wearer to be fined at supper time. He became hopping mad!! Colours Blue and White blend well and the fact that these lovely socks had our national animals all over them, one would think would make people feel good about them??? K angaroos are great.!! It seems all the intimidating remarks directed at this poor kangaroo lover had a detrimental affect on his bowling performance as he and his partner were the biggest losers for the night – down by 14 shots. The winners were Kell Bibby and Peter
Above: ‘Kangaroo killers’ Kell Bibby and Peter Duncan (right) are all smiles after their big win at Twilight Bowls. - Contributed Duncan who hopped to a 17 - 3 win. The next best performers were Tom Amos, John Prendergast and Peter Anderson (Peter was trying hard to get a free pizza?) they won by 6 shots. The Countr y Kitchen free pizzas were won by Michael Bearder, John Prendergast and Terry McSwain. It was a beautiful fun-filled evening enjoyed by 28 players. The St. Arnaud Bowling Club Twilight Bowls will continue for another two Thursdays.
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Mid Northern Competition at Barham - Contributed
FIFTY anglers from St. Arnaud, Boort, Donald, Charlton, Quambatook and Lake Boga, fished at Barham for the Mid Northern Shields. On Saturday 19th February from 7.30am to 5.30pm anglers fished for the Team Competition Mid Northern Shield. Junior Competition: Junior angler Courtney Page from Boort Angling Club caught a 56.5cm Cod. Courtney’s older brother Bailey Page caught three Cod all of which were under size. Senior Competition: Snibs Ritchie from Quambatook Angling Club caught a 66cm Carp. Winners of the Team Competition Mid Northern Shield went to Boort Angling Club, congratulations to juniors Courtney and Bailey for out fishing everyone else and making Team Boort winners! On Sunday 20th February from 7.30am to 11.30am anglers fished for the Mid Northern Individual Shield. Shane Sullivan from Donald Angling Club caught a 25cm Carp. Lee Malone from Quambatook Angling Club caught a 44cm Carp. Lee’s carp made her the winner of the Mid Northern Individual Shield. Everyone who caught fish over the weekend were awarded prizes, all juniors who fished received a prize and eight lucky anglers won a raffle prize each. Thanks to the sponsors Trend Toys n Outdoors Barham, Blue Skye and Micky Moo for making this possible.
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We’re finally back. Bowls recommenced on 3rd February with nine bowlers. Everyone was pleased to bowl again and the winners were the teams of David Price and Keith Brightwell and Heather Cooper and Geraldine Delgado with two wins. February 10 we had 11 bowlers and the winning team was Gordon Smith and Chris Evans with three wins. Last week 13 bowlers took to the mats with two teams scoring two wins each, they were Keith Brightwell, Chris Evans and Geraldine Delgado and Gordon Smith, Malcolm Campbell and Tiger Coburn. Until next week, Happy Bowling.
Above: Trevor Hollis, Donald Golf, on the mat and Eric Rayes Wycheproof looking on during the semi final last Saturday held at St. Arnaud Country Club.
It’s Saints v Demons again Grand Finals at Wedderburn THE North Central Pennant Bowls season 2021-22 reaches its climax at Wedderburn next Saturday. St. Arnaud, the reigning Division 1 premiers will be defending its title against Wycheproof. These two teams clashed in last season’s
grand final. Wycheproof won its way into a second successive grand final with an 81 shots to 46 shots win over Donald Golf in last Saturday’s
preliminary final. Donald Golf finished top of the ladder but lost both finals. Wycheproof will be trying very hard to reverse last season’s
loss and will challenge St. Arnaud very strongly. St. Arnaud Division 1 grand final team A. Jackson (s) A. Dyke, C. Marchment, T. Amos G. Hancock (s) M. Wood, D. Shepherd,
T. McSwain P. McRae (s) G. Simpson, K. Dyke, G. McNally.
Wycheprooof makes it a double In Division 2 Korong Vale finished on top of the ladder, but also lost
both finals, going down to Wycheproof 72 shots to 56 shots in last Saturday’s preliminary final. Wycheproof and Donald Golf will contest the Division 2 grand final also at Wedderburn.
St. Arnaud Country Club Midweek Bowls PENNANT season is coming to an end and at this stage we are still desperately to move off the bottom of the ladder but it looks like we will be the “Wooden Spooners”. We played Donald Golf last Tuesday and the results are Rhonda Marchment (S), Lyn Moulday, Betty McDonald and Diane Fullarton were only defeated by 1 shot by Geoff Stopps (S) Joyce Hollis, Sue Donnellon and Joyce Pearse 25/26. Rhonda Pole (S) Amanda Marland, Faye Rodger and Yvonne Nevill were defeated by Marg Kelly (S) Wayne Gneil, Corazon Stopps and Thelma Boyd 16/37. Colleen Bond (S) Heather Esmore, Yvonne Templar and Trish Goode were defeated by Marilyn Frank (S) George Wood, Enid Brasier and Colleen Raynes 11/31.
We meet our nearest rivals on Tuesday so we hope that we can reverse the score!!
Championship pairs The Championship pairs final was played last Friday evening with Amanda Marland and Lyn Moulday defeating Rhonda Marchment and Leigh Abbott. L eigh acquitted herself ver y well because this is her first year as a bowler. Well done Leigh. Best of luck to Amanda and Lyn at the Champion of Champions to be played shortly in the North Central playing area.
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Above: Left to right: Leigh Abbott and Rhonda Marchment runners-up with Amanda Marland and Lyn Moulday Doubles Champions.
Triples Champions 2021-22 THE St. Arnaud Bowling Club Triples Champions for 2021-22 are Darren Shepherd, Brian Eccles and Dianne Ostarcevic. - Contributed
ST. ARNAUD travelled to Boort leaving early - Contributed to beat the expected heat. Col Marchment’s team played Laurie Maxted’s team The visitors got away to a good start to lead 8/0. By lunch they still led 19/9. Immediately after lunch Boort managed to score 6 on the next two ends to bring the score to 19/15. St. Arnaud steadied and went on to win 25/22 Sandra McIntyre had to step up to skip due to late changes to the team Assisted by Greg McNally, Marg McRae and Gary Smith they
held a handy lead against Thelma Moresi’s team at lunch 12/6. Thelma rallied her team and hit the lead on the 24th end only to see St. Arnaud score 1 on the last end to draw the game. Phil McRae played Kevin De Piazza’s team and battled to be down 12/19 at lunch, but Boort only enabled St. Arnaud to score 4 shots after lunch to finish down 16/31. Final scores Boort 73 shots 9 points defeated St. Arnaud 61 shots 3 points.
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The final of the triples was held last Wednesday evening in pleasant conditions, starting at 6.30pm and finishing under lights at about 9.00pm. Darren, Brian and Diane, won their way into the final by defeating Gary Shinners, Peter Duncan and John Prendergast, while the other finalists Kerryn Dyke, Sandra McIntyre and Ron Hollis defeated Tom Amos, Phil Lees and Naomi Lees. The final was unusual. Kerryn, Sandra and Ron looked in control of the game after 5 ends, leading Darren,
Above: Triples Champs happy and deserved St. Arnaud Bowling Club Triples Champions 2021-22, Brian Eccles, Darren Shepherd and Diane Ostarcevic. Brian and Diane 7 shots to 1 shot. Two ends later Kerryn was 7 – 8 down, and from then on it was all Shep, Brian and Di; they won 9 ends in a row, coming from 1 7 to win the championship emphaticly, 20 shots to 7.
It was a very pleased Diane Ostarcevic, winning a club championship in her first season of bowls. And it was a very happy occasion for her father Bruce Coates who watched Diane’s win. Bruce won the
triples in 2019 with Glendon Hancock and Brian Eccles. Darren Shepherd has now won three triples titles, 2006, 2016 and 2022. Darren, Brian and Dianne all bowled well and are worthy club champions.
St. Arnaud shines at Country Week tennis • From page 20.
Above: Jake Male served well during his matches . Below: Luke Jackson in full flight.
It was no real surprise that the team forfeited a set when one player – since renamed “Lay Down Sally” - took a stint in hospital to recover from dehydration. It was fortunate that Caitlyn Goode was on hand for Wednesday’s matches to secure a clear win against “Gonski” and a tie against “Bilby Babes”. Fo r t u n a t e l y, Thursday brought some relief to playing conditions for the final round and the afternoon Semi-finals. St. Arnaud “BOAT” tied with Sunbury “Ladybirds” before falling, with energy levels depleted, to the “Bilby Babes” in the Semi-final. With a clear win, 40 sets win against San Remo and a close win over “Mud Island One Job”, St. Arnaud approached its return Semi-final against fourth placed latter team with confidence and at the halfway mark it appeared that confidence was warranted. However, “Mud Island One Job” returned serve to win, 3-1 sets. It was left to “Here for the Beers” to fly the flag for St. Arnaud, defeating “Castlemaine Pangolins 1” in its Semi-final, before progressing to the Grand Final on Friday morning. Having been elevated a Grade since its
win at Country Week in 2019 it took a very classy performance with powerful serving and excellent shot making for the team to earn its victory, against Weston Creek, in the higher grade this year. Well done boys! Swan Hill was to be the host of the Country Week Tennis Tournament last year, but it was the victim of a 5-day snap lockdown by the Victorian Government, so it was so pleasing to see it
rewarded this year. Our St. Arnaud teams thoroughly enjoyed not only the camaraderie with other teams, but time away with team mates to enjoy the social aspects of the tournament including a Hawaiian night, an Oktoberfest and much needed time in the pool. Next year’s tournament will be at Shepparton Mooroopna and all the team are looking forward to it!
Above: (left to right) Tracey Graham and Chrs Goode relaxing during time off. Below St. Arnaud “BOAT” reached the finals left to right: Sharyn Erwin, Chris Goode, Lorys Greenall, Caitlyn Goode, Kim Nevill, Tracey Graham.
Below: (left to right) Caitlyn Goode awaits the outcome of Kim Nevill’s serve.
Above: St. Arnaud topped the Men's section ladder. Left to right: Thomas Watts at front, Bailey Durward, Jake Male, Luke Jackson, Will Jackson, John Goode, Stephen Rodger, Ned Jackson.
St. Arnaud Teams proved too strong FRESH from, or worn out from, Country Week tennis many of the same players travelled north on Saturday to confront Charlton and Donald on their home courts. In pleasant playing conditions for tennis NCLTA second placed Kara Kara proved too strong for third placed Charlton which put up strong but insufficient resistance providing Kara Kara with 126-91 games (8-2 points win) and cementing their second ladder placing. Both K ara K ara Men’s Doubles sections
won handsomely, not losing a set, but Charlton L adies Doubles combinations more than held their own winning three sets with another two lost in tiebreaks. The Mixed Doubles proved to be the difference with a good win for Kara Kara. Three set winners were Trudie Jackson,
Bailey Dur ward, Thomas Watts, Luke Jackson, and Sam Male, St. Arnaud had an impressive victory over a depleted Donald team and with Charlton’s loss has moved into third place on the NCLTA ladder. Losing only 5 sets out of the 24 sets played and a 180-108 games (10-0 points) win St Arnaud showed it might be a threat in the finals series if its current form continues.
- Contributed Three set winners were Deb Borg, Sharyn Erwin, Chris Goode, Stephen Rodger, Jake Male, Will and Ned Jackson. Next Saturday the teams venture to Birchip as the finals series closes in. Ladder pts Nullawil 79 Kara Kara 71 St. Arnaud 56 Charlton 53 Wirrim 40 Birchip 40 Donald 21
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St. Arnaud shines at Country Week tennis THREE teams represented St. Arnaud at the Country Week Tennis Tournament held last week at Swan Hill, with the town’s “Here for the Beers” Men’s Doubles team of Will and Luke Jackson, Jake Male and Bailey Durward, remaining undefeated and victorious in the Men’s B2 Grade, while the second St. Arnaud Men’s team of John Goode, Thomas Watts, Stephen Rodger and Ned Jackson, finishing on top of the ladder, were unlucky not to reach the Grand Final of the Men’s C2 Grade being - Contributed narrowly defeated in its Semi-final. St. Arnaud’s Wo m e n’ s “ B OAT ” team rose to the occasion winning, for its first time, a Semifinal’s berth at the tournament when it defeated the fancied “Rosemont Girls” by one point in a thriller in Women’s Special C3. Unfortunately, the team of Chris Goode, Tr a c e y Graham, Sharyn Erwin and Kim Nevill, and alternates Caitlyn Goode
and Lorys Greenall, could not complete its dream of a Grand Fi n a l v i c t o r y b u t enjoyed its success, nevertheless. The teams joined over 1000 tennis players who converged on the town from throughout Victoria and adjoining states to play the weeklong tournament organised by Tennis Victoria and the Swan Hill Tennis and Croquet Club.
Play commenced on Monday, on the 100 prepared courts, in sweltering heat with the mercury rising to 39C with the Women’s teams being a couple of only a handful charged with playing the maximum 3 matches and 12 sets in total for the day, winning all but two “first to 8 games” sets handsomely. Meanwhile, the Men’s teams handled
Above: Section B2 winners ‘Here for the Beers’ (left to right) Luke Jackson, Bailey Durward, Jake Male, Will Jackson at Country Week tennis at Swan Hill. the stifling heat well losing one set each, to set themselves for the remaining days. Tu e s d a y and Wednesday proved just as fearsome, weatherwise, again reaching 39C and forcing organisers to shorten sets to “first to six games” sets and varying match times to marginally accommodate for the heat. The Men’s Doubles teams continued their winning ways with “Here for the Beers”
defeating Swan Hill United and Weston Creek to remain on top of its section, and “St Arnaud Men’s” defeating Walwa -Jingellic and Leongatha. However, the St. Arnaud Women’s “BOAT” team was not as fortunate as the heat from the long day prior took its toll as its players battled the same conditions against L eongatha on the Tuesday.
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