Local shearers perform well at Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show THE Bendigo Sheep and Wool show was held on 15th and 16th July at the Bendigo showgrounds with local shearers represented. The Northern Shears event on the Saturday had shearers and wool handlers from across the countr y travelling to compete in divisions ranging from the blade shearing to the Open shearers and wool handling. Local shearer Ben Lloyd and his wife
Sarah both competed in the Senior shearing and Senior wool handling divisions. Both made the finals with Ben placing 3rd and Sarah 1st in their respective Senior classes. New to the competitive shearing scene, Heath Beavis from Avoca competed in the
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- Contributed Novice shearing along with Sarah Lloyd, with Heath placing 2nd and Sarah 4th. On the Sunday it was try outs for the State side with both Ben and Sarah vying for a place in the top two in the senior divisions. Ben missed out by being placed 4th and Sarah, placed 3rd missed out by 1.5 points for her state position. Ben and Sarah have said they were pleased with their results and will be back again next year to hopefully try again.
Above Ben Lloyd came 3rd in his Senior class.
Above: Avoca shearer Heath Beavis came 2nd in the Novice shearing.
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Regional roads left crumbling as Games cash goes elsewhere THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says it was a missed opportunity to not redirect any money from the cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games to Victoria’s crumbling regional road network. VFF President Emma Germano welcomed the funds from the $2.6 billion earmarked for hosting the Games being spent in regional Victoria, but says it was a mistake to not spend any on our crumbling regional roads. "Our country roads are the lifelines of regional Victoria, supporting the backbone of our regional economy. “Redirecting funds to fixing these roads would have made sense and would have delivered a benefit to every regional Victorian. “Time and time again our roads have been left to crumble and now the only legacy the Andrews Government risks being remembered for in regional communities is the neglect of country roads.” Noting the Victorian Government's commitment to provide funding for sporting
infrastructure, social housing and tourism, Ms Germano said the government has a responsibility to deliver positive outcomes for all regional Victorians. “Sports stadiums in Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong are little comfort to regional Victorians stuck on the side of the road with a bent wheel and blown out tyre.” "Tourists won't visit regional Victoria if it has a reputation for having the worst roads in the country." “Our broken country roads are compounding cost of living concerns for all Victorians who are facing unexpected and unbudgeted repair bills to keep their cars on the road.” “The additional costs to farmers and transporters is only adding to the cost of doing business and the cost of food on the supermarket shelves.” “Daniel Andrews has let slip a golden opportunity to make a difference to regional Victoria pass by. Real investment in country roads would have had a tangible impact for everyone and the VFF will keep pushing for regional Victoria’s fair share of road funding,” Ms Germano said.
