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Leigh News An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453
JUNE 2019
Volume 45 Number 5
INVERLEIGH BOOK BAZAAR A RESOUNDING SUCCESS AGAIN
This years Inverleigh Book Bazaar has again exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $5,500 Plus (after expenses) for the upkeep and improvement of the local iconic building, the Inverleigh Mechanic’s Institute and Public Hall. There were many visitors to Inverleigh to visit the Book Bazaar. One lady came from Jerilderie, another heard about the Bazaar at Church somewhere and came to buy many books. All in all, there were sales made to 650 Plus individuals, with reports that many of the other businesses in town also have had 2 days of busy trading. It’s all good for Inverleigh! There were many comments overheard, such as: “This is the best, most organised Book Bazaar I’ve ever been to”. Those involved in preparing the Bazaar want to pass on their thanks to the many, many locals who donated Books. ......Now there are even rumours that there may be another Book Bazaar sometime in the future.
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2 Leigh News WHAT’s ON 3rd June Probus Meeting P22 13th June Inverleigh Seniors P23 17th June Red Cross P23 19th June Inver;eigh Progress Association AGM P8 20th June Biggest Morning Tea P22 10th July Inverleigh Playgroup-Wildlife Encounters P17 23rd July GPRWN Banking & Business Forum P14 Every Tuesday and Thursday Bannockburn Mens Shed
INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION meet in the
Inverleigh Public Hall
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm (Except January)
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME President: Hilary Hamilton Secretary: Luanne Thornton Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis
The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need volunteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them. Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001. Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting. Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire. The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.
The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee. Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history. We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall 0n the 4th Monday of each Month @ 8pm the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collec(Except December & January) tions. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable President: Katrina Robson meetings, which you are welcome to attend.
Peter’s Editorial
If you needed a reminder that community spirit was alive and well in Inverleigh, you only needed to attend the Book Bazaar and the Inverleigh Public Hall on 25th & 26th May. The work that had gone into preparation for this event by members of the Inverleigh Hall Committee was absolutely amazing. Not just collecting the Books, but sorting them, transporting them, setting out on the tables and running the sale days themselves, down to the finest details like handmaking bookmarks to give away with raffle tickets. Credit must go to Katrina, Tonia, Charlotte and the team for all the many hours they have contributed to running this event, which is a fundraiser for the Inverleigh Public Hall Building itself. You will shortly see changes and renovations of the Hall, making it a public place all local residents can be proud of. Well done all of you. You are a fine example for the community and we thank you.
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NEW WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING
www.inverleigh.org.au
The township of Inverleigh has had a website for many years, but it has not been maintained regularly, but thats all changed now! We have endeavoured to cover as much about our town and surrounds as possible but would value your feedback and suggestions. Some part are still under construction but we are working to make the site as up to date as possible, as soon as possible. If you have feedback, forward it by email to leighnews@bigpond.com or deliver your handwritten suggestion to the General Store and ask to have it placed in Box 247, Inverleigh.
4 Leigh News SMALL BUSINESS VICTORIA WORKSHOP
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COMMUNITY ART’S TRAIL EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS
Golden Plains first Community Arts trail has been and gone, 17 Venues and 41 artists and we want to give a big thank to all who took part in making it happen. Golden Plains Shire was a hub of activity on Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, weather was very kind to us and people came from everywhere to engage with local artists , sharing their passion, stories and the how to of their creative process. Thanks to our sponsors Austin & Co Wines, Stockdale and Leggo, Bannockburn Community Planners, Raintree Art and GP Arts Inc. We couldn’t Thanks also to all GP Arts Inc .members have done it without., their financial assistance . who volunteered their services to distribute, advertise , co-ordinate, deliver, organising Newspaper articles, answering email and calls and doing our social media and helping spread the word., is was a real group effort. Most important of all thank you for the artist who participated and the community and visitors from local and afar that came out to enjoy the creative experience and share the passion of our local creatives. We look forward to delivering new and inspiring artists and venues in 2020. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook @ GP Arts Inc. and Instagram #gpartsinc and see what our members are up to and where you can visit them next on their creative journey.
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THIS IS HOW WE COME TO VOTE IN INVERLEIGH
At the recent Federal Elections, one family had a unique way of getting to the Polling Booth in Inverleigh. Ken (Dad), along with Keegan and Zephyr rode all the way from Murgheboluc, along the railway line into Inverleigh on their horses. One of my roving reporters spotted the opportunity and took this photo outside the Inverleigh Primary School and submitted it for inclusion in the Leigh News. Thanks Melissa!
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INVERLEIGH & DISTRICT PHONE BOOK
Once again, the Inverleigh Progress Associa- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING tion is compiling a new local Phone Book for residents of Inverleigh, Wingeel and Murgheboluc. This INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION happens approximately every three years. Input is entirely voluntary and residents should complete the form in the Leigh News or send details to the editor of the Leigh News if you would like to be included. Paper copy can be dropped off at the Inverleigh Store to be put into Box 247. The phone book has proved useful for a numCOMMUNITY ROOM, ber of years as it lists home and / or mobile numbers and includes local businesses and emergency numbers etc. INVERLEIGH PUBLIC Volunteers collected information on election HALL Saturday at the Primary School and will spend a couple of Saturday mornings in the near future doing the same. HIGH STREET INVERLEIGH It is planned to be published in a couple of months and distributed free to all householders, with Visitors are Welcome some being given as part of a welcome pack to newcomers. to attend.
Wednesday 19th June 7.30 PM
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NEW EDITION OF THE LOCAL PHONE BOOK INVERLEIGH, WINGEEL & MURGHEBOLUC
Do you wish to amend or update your current entry? Are you a new resident who wishes to be included?
Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Home Phone: …………………………… Mobile 1: Name……………………………Number………………………….. Mobile 2: Name……………………………Number………………………….. Forward details to Leigh News Editor: leighnews@bigpond.com Do you operate a business and want to advertise in the local phone book?
LETS MAKE ART
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GP Plains Arts Inc. will have 5 local artists at the Inverleigh Public Hall from 10am to 1pm, working in a variety of mediums where people interested in trying a new art form can come and experience . Creating art work is a very therapeutic experience and studies have proven that being creative can assist you with feeling good and calming the body and mind. Why not experience it for yourself? You can chose from Simple Book Making with Lyn Dickson, Tawney Frogmouth in Coloured Pencil, with Marita Reynolds, Zentangle creation with Peter Reynolds , Box Card Making with Judy Anderton or Alcohol and Ink creations with Rosslyn Bosnar. Materials are provided . $45.00 per person. Bookings are essential call Marita on 0425 735 581.
Draft Inverleigh Structure Plan
The draft Structure Plan is available on the Golden Plains website under: My Community / Have your say and scroll down to the Plan or https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Inverleigh%20Structure%20Plan.pdf
Inverleigh is a small rural town, one of a number in Golden Plains, which is also a meeting and stopping place on the Hamilton Highway with small businesses catering for both residents and visitors. The Plan has been developed from the earlier 2005 Structure Plan and will direct planning and growth over the next few years. It also takes account of State Planning Policy as well as the Geelong Regional Planning Policy Framework - G21 and local government policies as well. The plan has considered these and has sought previous community input. It is now time for all members of the community to read the draft document and provide comments and input to Council. There was an information session for the community recently, that was poorly advertised and consequently poorly attended. The Progress Association is open to liaising with Council staff to schedule another if there is a request from the community. Growth in the township area is constrained by occasional floods on the Leigh and Barwon Rivers and the lack of a sewerage system, which remains unfeasible at this time. As the population grows planning will be required to cater for increases at the Primary School and Kindergarten. Sporting facilities are also important and the current Community Plan states that the Tennis Courts should be moved to the Sporting Complex in the future. Inverleigh Progress Association
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POLICE REPORT FOR MAY 2019
Hello all, I have had some discussions recently with residents over motorcycles riding along the walking track beside the Leigh River on the Northern side of the town. I have mentioned this in past editions of the Leigh news. There is signage stating no motorbikes and horses on the trail. Some community members have spent quite a bit of time and effort in establishing and maintaining the walking path and the vegetation in the vicinity. Please respect the rules of the track and do not ride motorcycles in the area. If your children have trail bikes make sure they only are riding on your private property. We recently have had another episode of abandoned camping items/dumped rubbish on the river road running beside the river junction. If you notice dumped rubbish/abandoned items please call the council!!! I have also mentioned this in past Leigh news editions. Do not touch/ collect the items. Council will attend and try to identify the dumpers and may prosecute them if they can. They will arrange collection of the items. This extract below is straight from the Vic councils website: Councils are responsible for domestic waste management services including bin collection, recycling, waste education and litter management.
Services may include: •Street litter bins and street cleaning •Waste transfer stations and landfills •Kerbside waste and recycling bin collection •Removal of dumped rubbish and hard rubbish pickups Do not bring rubbish to the Police station!!!!! Do not collect it and take it home and then call the Police to come and collect it either. If you are taking it upon yourself to collect it you will need to dispose of it, but be very aware that you may be putting yourself at risk of an injury with items eg syringes etc. We have recently had a couple of very serious motor vehicle collisions in the area including a double fatality in nearby Cressy. You will probably notice quite a few extra police units patrolling the roads as there is an increased focus in enforcement in the Western Region due to the state of the road toll. Extra units are being brought over from other areas to assist and I hope that they will not find any of the local residents offending. Please take care on the roads and especially over Winter with the heavy fogs we usually get. You will be amazed at the people I find speeding in the heavy fog. The radar detects vehicles through the fog. It is just really dangerous and you never know what might be on the road. Please also make sure trailer lights are working, I have fined a few drivers recently for this. Keep Safe Chris
2018 2019 mm mm Jan 45.0 Jan 2.0 Feb 7.0 Feb 21.5 Mar 19.5 Mar 12.5 Apr 19.0 Apr 7.5 May 73.0 May Jun 41.5 Jun Jul 60.5 Jul Aug 42.5 Aug Sep 24.5 Sep Oct 22.0 Oct Nov 32.0 Nov Dec 51.5.5 Dec YTD 438.0 YTD 23.5
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2018 2019 mm mm Jan 47.2 Jan 2.0 Feb 9.2 Feb 44.4 Mar 20.0 Mar 6.0 Apr 12.2 Apr May 57.0 May Jun 24.8 Jun Jul 38.2 Jul Aug 43.6 Aug Sep 23.8 Sep Oct 26.5 Oct Nov 42.0 Nov Dec 60.6 Dec YTD 405.1 YTD 52.4 Thanks to Ross Wilson of Shelford and also to Mora Leach of Inverleigh for supplying the rainfall figures each month.
ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH
Wanted in 2019:
2 Surprise Shop Volunteers Fridays 9 AM - ! PM
Once a month on roster
Please call if you have some time
0437 667 011
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DRIVERS ROSTER
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If you cannot make roster, please notify the Officer-in-Carge or ring the Station 5265 1597.
Inverleigh is a 100% volunteer brigade, drawn from the community for the community. Community members: When you are going to burn please log your burn by ringing
Burn Notification on 1800 668 511
Golden Pens - Write Side Up
Hello again from the penners. We hope you enjoyed last months article, if you wish to comment on anything that you see from us we have an email account, goldenpens4@gmail.com and you can contact us via this address and leave a comment good or bad, but we sincerely hope it is always good. This months instalment is from our first publication, ‘Snowflakes on the Plains’ which was self published in 2015. This anthology is available from the Bannockburn Library if you would like a read. I had only been in the group a few months when we started to put together our stories for this book and I didn’t think I was entitled to add anything, but I was wrong, the group was so welcoming and inclusive that they wouldn’t hear of me not contributing, so I gathered together a couple of short stories I had written and a half dozen poems and now I am a published writer. I was so excited at the time that I had to pass the book around my family so they too could marvel in my success, even if was only in my own backyard. This is how very friendly we are, so please don’t be shy. If you think you have a talent for putting words together or even if you don’t but would like to, please come and see us. It is amazing how being within a group of like minded people can draw out latent talent. We would be very happy to see you.
Next months meetings are at the library on 6th June and thereafter every fortnight on Thursdays. We meet at 1:30pm and finish at 3:00pm, so if you have little ones at school there is time to get there to pick them up. This little poem was written by Brenda. Tiny little Fairy Wren Put on his scarf of blue And danced across my garden arch and trilled ‘ I love you too’.
He waited for his ladies to come In their coats of speckled brown He in his shining black coat tails Wearing a bright blue crown.
So patiently he waited His trill transformed my day He flashed his bright blue feathers Did a twirl, then flew away.
Thanks Brenda, we can all relate to the Superb Fairy Wren dancing all over our gardens! So cheerio for this edition and I’ll get into our published works to find another beauty for next month.
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JUNE 2019 CALENDAR “The Hermitage”
Part of our regular commute to Geelong is the wonderful area of Murgheboluc, or “Murghe”. For those not sure of the spelling - there is no bul(l) in Murgheboluc, as one longtime resident often quotes. The dip down into the valley and through the S bends give interest to the drive. In the early years it had the same population as Inverleigh, and you can still see the remains of many small farms by the ruins in the paddocks. For all my time in the district I have known about ‘The Hermitage’ and it’s connections to Port Phillip District and early Victoria, but the building of this fine stone wall, gate and name plate in recent years is a proud addition to this history. Frederic Amiet from Neuchatel, Switzerland, was one of the many Swiss vignerons who settled in the Geelong district. Breguet & Amiet had their Pollocks Ford gardens damaged by the Great 1851 Fire, with Amiet later partnering with Predisat. Frederic married Charlotte Pellet in 1854. Charlotte was the daughter of Rose Pellet, housekeeper to Governor Joseph LaTrobe, and Charlotte grew up with the LaTrobe family in Jolimont. They built their home, wine store and cellar in Murgheboluc using local bluestone. Planting of the vines commenced in 1854, on 8 acres of steep slope, with Hermitage being one of the varieties.
1856 Geelong Advertiser - FOR SALE at Hermitage Vineyard, Murgheboluc - fruit trees, vines, rhubarb roots and shrubs, at moderate prices and warranted free from blight.
Edward William Amiet took over the management of the property. Later members of the Amiet family lived near the sand pits. Bluestone blocks from the house were used for the extensions on the
The Hermitage wines won many medals at exhibitions and were recorded being served at the LaTrobe residence. With the Ballarat goldfields being a ready market, Amiet opened a produce and wine store in Smythesdale in 1863. Sadly only one year later Frederic Amiet was badly injured in a cartage accident at Smythesdale and died in 1864, leaving Charlotte and his four children who moved into Inverleigh. The property was leased to the Pilloud and then Richie families who continued to win prizes with the wine produced until the Vine Diseases Act decreed the vines to be eradicated in 1881 when
neighbouring bluestone cottage opposite the Murgheboluc hall. Sold by the Amiet family ownership has included Roxby Park for ten years giving access across the Barwon River, and is currently being cared for by new owners who provided the lovely gateway. Our thanks to Andrea Bolton for submitting this image for the calendar. The Inverleigh Historical Society is searching for new or old photos for use in the 2020 fundraiser, contact Liz 5265 1270. Information from Trove Geelong Advertiser articles, Early Murgheboluc by Irene Sadie Venters
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SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL Shelford Primary School The term is fast disappearing and we have been busy with sport, The Biggest Morning Tea and our Cooking Program. Moorabool Valley Association (MVA) Schools Soccer Shelford Primary as part of the Moorabool Valley Association of schools played soccer against Teesdale, and two Inverleigh Primary teams at Bannockburn College. Our results were a win, a draw and a loss to a very experienced and tenacious Teesdale Primary School. The students had a great time despite only one of our students having played soccer before. It was fantastic to see them getting out there and enjoying the games. Woorabinda Camp Our students are looking forward to Woorabinda Camp, which is run by the same organisation that runs the Somers Camp. We have two students going to the camp which is located near Yallourn North in Victoria. It is a five day camp and the students will be participating in a range of activities from canoeing, to ropes courses, discos and other activities. It will be an amazing experience for our students as there will be 100 children attending the camp from 25 schools across the region. The Biggest Morning Tea On May 7 the students attended Shelford’s Biggest Morning Tea. A big thank you to Carol Cations who did a great job and provided kids activities such as cup cake decorating and colouring in to occupy the students. Playground Fundraising We are currently fundraising for a new playground at the school. We have submitted an application for the Golden Plains Shire Community Grant Program Funding and we are doing a Pie Drive through Routleys Bakery in conjunction with the Teesdale Kindergarten to raise additional funds for this project. UeducateUs App We are now using the UeducateUs App to send notifications of events and to share pictures of the students doing activities at school and on excursions. Woolworths Earn and Learn The kids had a great visit to Safeway Bannockburn. They demolished the fruit platter that was served as morning tea. Although the kids didn’t relish their time in the cool room; likening it to Antarctica. The visit to Bannockburn
Safeway earnt us an extra 500 stickers towards our Earn and Learn total. Thank you to the generosity of parents, friends and the community who have been putting their stickers in our bin at Safeway. We really appreciate it. Cooking Program Our cooking program has been a great success with the kids relishing their roles in food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning up. We welcome any parent help on these days to support the cooking program. For catering purposes
please advise teaching staff if your child(ren) are unable to participate in a certain week or inform the school if there are any additional allergies or intolerances we need to be aware of. Curriculum Day and Parent Teacher Interviews On Tuesday 11 June we will be having a Curriculum Day so that the staff can prepare assessment and school reports. We will look to do Parent / Teacher interviews in week two of Term Three. Important Dates June 3-7 – Woorabinda Camp Grades 4-5 10th – Queens Birthday – public holiday 11th – Curriculum day – no school Mr Travis Faulkhead Principal Ph: 03 5281 3291
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Golden Plains Rural Women’s Network’s Banking and Business Forum
Want to start a new business or grow your existing business, want to make your farm more financially sustainable? Join us to access banking, business and training advice. Come along to grow your personal financial literacy, seek advice on farm planning and sustainability. Meet advisers from your bank, talk to Small Business Victoria and tap into local opportunities.
100th Anniversary of the Tuesday 23 July Rokewood Golf Club, Ferrars Street, Rokewood Waurn Avenue ofstart.Honour EntryPonds is free. 7pm light dinner, 7.30pm
Wrap up with networking, and light desserts from 9 to 9.30pm. RSVP to GPRWNetwork@gmail.com or to the Network Chair, Felicity on 0427 651599.
Veterans and the Local District is invited attend the 100th Anniversary Memorial Service of the Waurn Ponds Avenue of Honour and honouring all of those Australian’s that have served for our country. When: Sunday 7th July 2019, 10:30am Where: Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve (Avenue of Honour) Corner of Cochranes Road and Waurn Ponds Drive, Waurn Ponds. (Followed by Light Refreshments at the Waurn Ponds Hall) Family and Friends of the Waurn Ponds and District Servicemen and Servicewomen are invited to bring any memorabilia, service records and old photos for the display in the Hall. Veterans marching please form up at the Memorial Reserve before 10:30am. The Geelong Military Re-enactment Group will do a Gun Salute and the Geelong Army, Navy and Airforce Cadets will be attending the Service. The Geelong Memorial Brass Band will provide the music. You are more than welcome to lay a wreath or any floral tribute. If you are a relative/s any of the Waurn Ponds Servicemen and Women, any enquires please contact Mr Jack Harriott President of the Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve Committee of Management Ph. 5241 8227
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Teaching and Learning at Teesdale Primary School In May Year 3 and 5 students completed their NAPLAN testing. During the 3 days of assessment, students completed Language Conventions, Writing, Reading and Numeracy. NAPLAN allows teachers, staff and schools to gain a greater insight into the work they are doing and the successes they have had with students, as well as allowing them to look at areas to improve and support student learning further. We are very proud of all the students that have completed these assessments and look forward to sharing their results with families later in the year. We have also had our Literacy Consultant, Stephen Graham, back in classes working with students and teachers on our writing program. Stephen modelled lessons and tasks for teachers and spent time reflecting and discussing the literacy teaching and learning approaches with classroom teachers. He is a wealth of knowledge and is highly credited and regarded within the education community, travelling the world undertaking research and assisting other countries with their literacy programs. He will return in Term 3 to continue this work with our school. Our staff recently visited Darley Primary School to work with Stephen to map out the further work we need to do to ensure the best possible literacy outcomes for all students at Teesdale. Learning Expos On the last week of term 2, Learning Expos for each class will be held so students can showcase their achievements. Our Learning Expos have been a positive experience for our school community and students really enjoy sharing their work they are proud of with other students, their families and friends. District School Country Results Congratulations to all our students for the way they represented Teesdale PS. We are so proud of you all. All students who finished in 1st to 8th place have qualified for the next round. Congratulations to the following students: Emma 1st - 11yo girls, Sienna B - 1st - 9/10 girls, Lorne - 2nd - 12 yo boys, Abi - 2nd - 12 yo girls, Wilfred 4th - 9/10 yo boys, Gilbert - 4th - 11yo boys, Daniel B - 5th 11yo boys, Isaac G - 6th - 11yo boys, Brad - 6th - 12yo boys, Emily S - 7th - 9/10yogGirls, Alicia - 7th - 9/10yo Girls, Leila - 8th - 11yo girls, Liam W - 8th - 11yo boys, Jessica -- 9th - 9/10yo girls, Dan C - 10th - 12yo Boys. Phillip Island Adventure Camp Grades 5 and 6 will take part in the three day, two night camp from 19-21 June as part of our curriculum for outdoor education. This camp has wonderful facilities and activities, which will help develop confidence, trust, problem-solving and team-work skills.
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TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Working Bee Thank you to all the families who helped at our working bee. A number of tasks were achieved to tidy up around the school grounds. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program The garden has enjoyed some much needed rain with over 80mm recorded in our rain gauge in May. This has certainly given the plants a new lease on life and everything is growing beautifully. We were able to plant the garlic (before the shortest day of the year) some broad beans, and we also harvested the last of the basil ready to dry. Students have planted herbs in the lizard bed and removed the old irrigation system, which we hope to replace later in the year. The Mudbrick Café was held on Wednesday 15th of May. A delicious selection of seasonal ingredients were used to make a layered vegetable bake and passionfruit curd puddings. Visitors also enjoyed singing and dancing performances from students. The Mudbrick Café provides a wonderful opportunity for students to engage in real life learning experiences. The Café opportunities include performances, serving, preparing food and greeting visitors. The café is held once a term. All welcome. Dates for 2019 are: Wed Aug 14th and Wed Oct 30th. Parents’ Club The Parents’ Club is running a special lunch order day on Thursday 13th June serving spaghetti bolognaise. There may be some very locally sourced ingredients from our school vegetable garden to support their immune systems through the winter! Important Dates 5 June Parents’ Club Meeting at 2pm 13 June Parents’ Club Spaghetti Bolognaise Lunch Order Day 18 June School Council Meeting 19-21 June Phillip Island Resort 5/6 Camp 24 June MVA Athletics Carnival (Grades 3-6) If you would like to know more about our school, please phone us during school hours on 5281 5218 or head to our website at: www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeesdalePrimarySchool
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The Inverleigh Playgroup is a weekly community play session for children 0 - 4 years. The group is run by volunteers and incorporates a range of activities and freeplay. The playgroup has a large selection of age appropriate toys for the children to play with each week. When: Every wednesday of the school terms from Feb 5th 2019 Time: 9:30 am till 11:30am Where: Inverleigh Public Hall, Hamilton Highway.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCHES OF THE DISTRICT invite all men to our
INVERLEIGH PLAYGROUP
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 11th at 8.30am. @ St John’s Anglican Church, Byron St, Bannockburn. Guest speaker, giving video presentation of holidays in Turkey and the old church caves used by Christians before the Muslims became dominant in the region. (Held on every second Saturday of every second month)
St. John’s Anglican Church Bannockburn
MUSHROOM COMPOST is now available Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926 to arrange for pick up from Inverleigh Shelford Road INVERLEIGH
$3 per Bag or $40 per M3
First Wednesday of each Month @ 12:30pm. Come along, bring a friend... Contact Gillian on 0408 408 403
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VICTORIA PARK
Services Available Acute Hospital Urgent Care Residential Aged Care Dementia Specific Care Home Care Packages Physiotherapy Dietician District Nursing Diabetes Education Occupational Therapy Planned Activity Groups Community Health Groups
Park Street INVERLEIGH GROUNDS FOR HIRE TOILETS GRASS & SHADE OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER) CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS
Palliative & Continence Care Podiatry Maternal Child Health
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CONTACT: Denise Cook 0419 103 196
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Hesse Rural Health Winchelsea For further information or to book a tour please call (03) 5267 1200
*Home Care covering Winchelsea, Beeac, Bannockburn and extended rural areas
7 Days A Week Noah Azzopardi Septic Tank Pumping
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Part of Your Community. Inverleigh resident and Funeral Director, Ebony Hovey can assist you with your enquiries and funeral care needs. Ebony is available to guide you through funeral planning and arrangements as well as provide obligation free funeral advice and information.
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Ken McDonald Ken McDonald YOUR LOCAL AGENT Before you list your property with an agent, ask yourself: • How well does your agent know the area? • Does your agent live locally? This agent does! A LOCAL, SELLING LOCALLY Ken has had an active eight years in the Real Estate industry, with many satisfied clients in and around this area. Ken has previously worked in roles within the grain and agricultural industry, for 20 years working locally and further afield. Ken believes that the path to long term personal satisfaction, within the Real Estate industry, includes honesty and ethics, the ability to negotiate therefore getting the best possible outcome for vendors and purchasers alike. This has resulted in many loyal clients returning to Ken for the sale of their most valuable investment and enthusiastic testimonials from his numerous happy clients as well as referrals to their friends and family.
Contact: Ken McDonald 0418 524 150 | 03 5229 8017
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MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS
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ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During JUNE Orange & Blue Tickets will be ½ price, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.
are held in INVERLEIGH on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN on the 4th Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 at Bannockburn Station Cafe
CWA
NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014
This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, Mudbrick Building, cnr Main Road and Sutherland Street. All ages welcome. It is not an “oldies” group. If you are interested in attending
please contact: Shirley 5281 5354
Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley
We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours or 5265 1102 after hours. All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects. As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated. Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au
Closed School Holidays All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours. OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurpriseShop
TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall) Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale
FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.
For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724
WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE
Phone 13 11 14
LIFELINE
Justices of the Peace
Mr Keith Windle 77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298 Mrs E McDonald 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270
Mr Peter Bufton 110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204 Mr Rod McKenzie 7 Ruxton Crt. Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704
LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N
meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact
President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321
TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program! *Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE
3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Can You Help Here?
Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.
Can you join the roster to mow the lawns once or twice a year? If so, please contact
Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240
Weekly Bus Service
provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong! The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall Every FRIDAY at 9:30 am and leaves Geelong at 2:15pm for the return trip. Just use your MYKI Card.
LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale
10 Railway Street, Inverleigh
COME JOIN US
“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)
@ Barefoot Bowls
New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru to March
Every 2nd & 4th Bowls available Social or New Players Fridayfornight 6pm NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
ALL WELCOME Please call Helen on Bowls available 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528 for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au
Inverleigh Hall Hall Hire Contact The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset. If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact
Anne-Maree Tarbett
0417 512 240
SUNDAY SERVICE Inverleigh 10.00 AM Permanent Supply Minister: Rev. Rob Duncanson VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: Neil Mansfield 0405 064 976
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ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH
ST. JOSEPHS PARISH MEREDITH PARISH PRIEST : Fr. Charles Balnaves 5286 1230 mobile : 0417 319 556 parishofmeredith@bigpond.com 28 Lawler Street Meredith 3333 Available for Pastoral Care, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals.
Mass Times for June/July Winchelsea every Saturday at 6pm Bannockburn every Sunday at 9am Meredith at 11.00 am June 9th/23rd July 7th/21st Anakie at 11.00 am June 2nd/ 16th/30th July 14th/28th Family Mass every 1st Sunday of the month at Bannockburn at 4pm followed by food and games. Inverleigh Community Mass ..next Mass Sunday August 25th at 4pm. (No Mass June or July) Facebook page: Inverleigh Catholic Community for all news. First Eucharist Sunday June 23rd at Meredith at 11am and 2pm.
PLAINS ALIVE Youth Music event with other Christian churches of Bannockburn invite you to come along to a night of music, activities and praise. Bannockburn Cultural Centre Sunday August 4th 6pm to 7.30pm.
Anglican Church Inverleigh INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.
38 High Street, Inverleigh Sunday Services 9.00 AM Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270
We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies! Monthly Meetings: 7.30pm The last Wednesday of every month. Inverleigh Presbyterian Hall (next to the School). inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Una Miller 5265 1001
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BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
Probus is an association of active senior members of the community and for those no longer working full time. Its basic purpose is to relieve isolation and loneliness associated with ageing and to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. We invite you to join us at 12.30pm every first Monday of the month (excepting Dec & Jan) in the Community Church, Moore Street, Bannockburn. We start with a light lunch followed by a Guest Speaker then a General meeting. We finish with afternoon tea. Entry $5.
Monday 3rd JUNE 2019- Monthly Meeting at Church Hall in Moore Street Bannockburn. Guest Speaker- Fiona Vizard from Hesse Rural Health Includes “About Me” by one of our members. Tuesday 18th JUNE 1:30pm- 10am Meet Church Hall to carpool to Millar’s Cafe 80 Westlakes Blvd, Lara. (Best Coffee in Lara). check out “millarslara.com.au” for up to date menu. Thursday 20th JUNE 2019- 11 am - Biggest Morning Tea at Bannockburn Cultural CentreBannockburn. A fund raiser for Cancer research. For more info please call: President: Shirley 0447 873 763 or Secretary: Sandra 5281 5647 INVERLEIGH SING SESH KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT LOVE TO SING? GROUP-TEESDALE LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE?
Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall *BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided. Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 715 or Pat 0417 339 161
Tai Chi
phone: 0414 944 926
Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.
Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club Looking for a safe and fun place to ride your dirt bike or somewhere to take the kids to ride?
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Teesdale Community Hall Thursday’s 9.30am
INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU?
No commitment required as each sesh is a different song, so if you miss a couple it doesn’t matter. Sesh Songs are a mix of current chart toppers, Classics, Film themes, Musicals... all guaranteed to make you go home feeliong great. When: Every Monday (Except first Monday of the Month) Where: Inverleigh Golf Club Time:7:30 till 9 pm Who: All Welcome Cost: $5 per Sesh
Look no further than Meredith and District Motorcycle Club (or MADMCC). We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)
Take Off Weight Naturally BANNOCKBURN (Teesdale TOWN Club)
TUESDAYS 5:30pm-7:30pm
We have 2 tracks: One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/beginners to learn to ride. St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen. For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.
St. John’s Anglican Church Hall 11 Byron Street, Bannockburn Jan: 5281 5138 / 0400 005 270 Patti: 5281 1290 / 0400 131 465
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Inverleigh and District Red Cross Monthly Meeting Dates. Meetings are held in the Inverleigh Public Hall. 17th June at 1.30pm. 12th August at 12 noon Annual Meeting. 14th October at 1.30pm. 9th December at 12 noon Xmas Lunch. Inverleigh Secretary: Cathy Altmann 0904 024 578 Chairperson Barb Meek 5281 3245.
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Inverleigh Seniors June 13th -Monthly meeting @ Inverleigh
Public Hall @ Midday for Lunch. We will share some video reports of Jill’s recent trip to Norfolk Island and Peters Trip to Singapore. Afternoon Tea to follow.
June 27th -Meet at 11am at the Inverleigh Hall to
Carpool. Outing to Fyansford Papermills and Cafe. Includes a variety of outlets manufacturing Arts and Craft, plus the story behind the old Papermills in the late 1800’s and transistions till now!
Over 55’s who meet together twice a Month for friendship, support, activities and outings. We offer a sincere invitation to members of our community to join us for fun and outings together. A warm welcome awaits you. For Information & Bookings, please contact: Pres: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 Secretary: Joy Gray 5265 1566
Statement from Sarah Henderson 27th May 2019 I announce today my intention to seek Liberal Party endorsement for the Senate casual vacancy that is expected to be created by the resignation of Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield.
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I congratulate my friend and colleague Mitch Fifield on his service to our state as a Senator, to our country as a Minister and to our Party as both a Senator and member of the Senate Leadership Team. I believe I have much to offer the people of Victoria as a Victorian Liberal Senator. If successful, I would seek to base myself in the Geelong region. Regional Victoria, with its diverse industries, agricultural produce and unique environment, is so important to the prosperity of our state.
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MAYOR MESSAGE – JUNE 2019 After a busy campaign, the Federal Election is over and the Coalition has been re-elected to lead the Federal Government. As a fast growing regional municipality, Council is always seeking more government investment to deliver projects and program for our local people. During the Federal Election campaign, we were enthusiastic in lobbying both major parties, seeking strong bi-partisan commitments in our Shire. With more than $4.6 million committed to the voters of Golden Plains by the Coalition, Council will be working with the Federal Government to support the timely delivery of these four valuable projects: $3.2 million to build a new roundabout at the entrance to Bannockburn $832,000 for female friendly change rooms for members of the Golden Plains Soccer Club at the Bannockburn Soccer Facility; $500,000 to upgrade the club rooms at the Inverleigh Sporting Complex; and $100,000 for lighting at the Lethbridge Recreation Reserve; and All these commitments were made in the marginal electorate of Corangamite and many of our townships did not receive election commitments, however the good news is that every dollar assigned to deliver key infrastructure saves Council money, and those funds can be redirected to deliver more projects across the Shire. We look forward to working closely with the federal members of parliament representing our electorates to make sure the people of Golden Plains remain front and centre in their minds and their decisions when they’re in parliament in Canberra. Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey
LOCAL LAW No. 1 At its Ordinary Meeting on 23 April 2019, Council adopted its Local Law No. 1 – Council Meeting Procedures & Common Law; and the Council Policy 4.4 - Public Participation in Council Meetings (Question Time, Presentations & Submissions, Petitions & Joint Letters). Both the new law and policy came into effect on Monday 13 May. Key features of Local Law 1: New Public Question Time: Any person can ask Council a maximum of two questions of Council during a 30-minute Question Time at Ordinary Council Meetings. All questions must be lodged by 10am on the day of the meeting by email, Council’s website or hand delivered to Council offices. Change to Public Presentations and Submissions: Any person may lodge a written submission, and may also request to speak at the relevant Ordinary Meeting of Council, in favour of or against:
- A planning matter (for example, a planning permit application) where the person has previously made an objection in accordance with The Planning and Environment Act 1987 - A matter where Council called for submissions under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (e.g. the Council Budget) and the presenter has previously made a formal submission. Under the new policy, time will not be allocated for public presentations on any other agenda items. However, Council will now receive written submissions on those matters and those submissions will be forwarded to Councillors prior to the meeting. For more information on the new Local Law No. 1, including how to lodge a question or register to make a public presentation, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/locallaws
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INVERLEIGH HOSTS VIC OPEN OF DISC GOLF
By Ben Pollard Some of Australia’s best disc golfers converged on Inverleigh recently for the annual Vic Open tournament, a renowned event on the Australian Disc Golf Tour. Disc golf is played in a similar way to traditional golf, except the disc golfer throws specially designed discs with the aim of landing one in an elevated basket instead of using clubs to hit a ball into a hole. The Inverleigh Golf Course has been home to a permanent nine-hole disc golf course since August last year and has quickly become a favourite of disc golfers of all skill levels, as it scenically winds its way through challenging woodland terrain and across a number of golf fairways. This shorter course was expanded to 18 holes for the Vic Open, which attracted 66 disc golfers from across the country – approximately a third of whom travelled from outside of Victoria. Players competed in a range of divisions based on age and skill level across three rounds from Friday April 26 to Sunday April 28, with Inverleigh Disc Golf members – and husband and wife combination – Jarrath Sweetten and Cassie Sweetten winning the top-ranked Open divisions for males and females respectively.
Inverleigh Golf Club members were integral to the smooth running of the event, assisting with preparation of the course and providing warm hospitality for the competitors over a chilly and windy weekend.
A free disc golf clinic was held on the Saturday of the tournament so potential future players could try their hand at the growing sport. For those that missed the Vic Open though, Inverleigh Disc Golf runs a ‘Saturday Social’ event on the second Saturday of each month from 2pm for anyone interested in playing a round, with the Golf Club’s monthly Saturday evening social gathering
following directly after in the clubhouse.
The Australian Disc Golf Tour will return to Inverleigh later this year in October, when the course will host the Inverleigh Open.
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A LESSON FROM MY VACUUM CLEANER
Our household is one that shares whatever tasks that need to be done. So, with some firsthand knowledge I can say, “our vacuum cleaner sucks!”, which clearly is what it was designed to do. Sometimes it does this job well, other times not so great. But what does this have to do with God’s grace? The other day I was doing the routine job of vacuuming, when it felt like I was bending down to place things in the path of suction more than I was using the vacuum for what it was designed. I felt like I was doing most of the work for the machine, when it was made to do this work for me. I was giving the vacuum an easier day of it. Kind eh! My thoughts? Just suck it up! I was becoming increasingly frustrated with the machine and wondering why it wouldn’t work like it should. If it did, my job would not only be easier but also so much quicker. All I wanted was a clean floor with no dirt or grime under foot. In annoyance I turned the machine off to check for blockages. I removed the small bit of dirt and grime (oh and some strands of hair!) that may have been causing the machine to work at half its capacity and tried again. This worked brilliantly. Or at least it did for a short time! For this task, which was to be a quick job, I was using the battery-powered machine that on any given day will retain enough power to do the job. But, you guessed it, not today! After the check and clean the battery decided it needed some ‘time out’.
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I must admit that this routine job was now causing me to feel like I also needed some ‘time out’. This then got me thinking, slowly causing an attitude of gratitude to develop in me, accepting that this is a task that could wait till later if necessary. So here are the lessons learned from my Vacuum Cleaner: Firstly, how good is it that all the dirt and grime (along with all the hair loss) that I create in my life is not enough to block the Grace of God! His grace sucks all this away and does it so very well that it is never to be found again. Secondly, the floor of my life is clean and fresh each and every day. I know this to be true from his promise to me in Lamentations 3:22-23 “his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” And finally, to top it all off, He always has the power, after all He IS the power! There is never a need for God to go on recharge, have a break and do what He promises for us later or when it best works for Him. God assures us “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you.” Hebrews 13:5 Although I still had a floor that wasn’t as clean as I would have liked, I did have a fresh revelation of the great Love and Grace of a Faithful and Powerful God. my vacuum cleaner, or any other man-made machine, God is ALWAYS faithful, He believes in me and sees the value and purpose of my life. I will never view my vacuuming job the same way again! Rev. Phil Jacobson, St Pauls Inverleigh
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Seka is passionate about looking after people and as such she has built a solid and loyal community of vendors and purchasers who seek her out whenever they need to buy or sell property, or indeed if they just need some genuine and friendly expert advice. Through her work and attitude, Seka has made many friends from all walks of life. Her clients consistently testify to the quality of Seka’s knowledge and her dedication to open, regular communication, both of which help her clients make informed decisions about what are often the largest investments they will ever make. Her integrity and comprehensive service is a point of difference in the field and her ability to listen, understand and problem solve ultimately delivers outstanding results based on her clients’ wants and needs. Seka over the years has been involved in many charity events, including raising tens of thousands of dollars for adolescent mental health. To discuss the sale of your property, call Seka today! t. 03 5224 2204 m. 0409 235 245 e. seka@gartland.com.au www.gartland.com.au
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NEW QUESTION TIME AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
At its Ordinary Meeting on 23 April 2019, Council adopted its Local Law No. 1 – Council Meeting Procedures & Common Law; and the Council Policy 4.4 – Public Participation in Council Meetings (Question Time, Presentations & Submissions, Petitions & Joint Letters). Both the new law and policy came into effect on Monday 13 May and, following the statutory notification period, will be in place starting at the next Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 28 May, 2019. The key features of Local Law 1: New Public Question Time: Any person can ask a maximum of two questions of Council during a 30-minute Question Time at Ordinary Council Meetings. All questions must be lodged by 10am on the day of the meeting by email, Council’s website or hand delivered to Council offices. Changes to Public Presentation and Submissions: Any person may lodge a written submission, and may also request to speak at the relevant Ordinary Meeting of Council, in favour or against: - A planning matter (for example, a planning permit application) where the person has previously made an objection in accordance with The Planning and Environment Act 1987; or - A matter where Council called for submissions under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (e.g. the Council Budget) and the presenter has previously made a formal submission. Under the new policy, time will not be allocated for public presentations on any other agenda items. However, Council will now receive written submissions on those matters and those submissions will be forwarded to Councillors prior to the meeting. For more information on Council’s new Local Law No. 1, including how to lodge a question or register to make a public presentation, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/local-laws
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Before and After School Care Long dare care Fully Funded Kindergarten Program Bright Minds Early Learning Centre at 17 Archer Way Bannockburn, is located between St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School and Bannockburn CollegeP-12. We are a private, family owned, purpose built Early Learning Centre, with long day care, a fully funded Kindergarten program and a 45 place before and after school program. Our Before and After School Program: runs from 7am until 9am and 3.30pm-7pm. Some of our features include: • • • • • •
Stand alone, purpose built room with its own bathroom facilities. Breakfast and afternoon tea supplied. Separate outdoor space with large grass area, sandpit, down ball court & equipment. Government/rebate approved with Qualified staff. Programs developed to each child’s needs and interests, in a safe and happy environment Children taken to school and picked up by qualified staff.
Our Long Day Care: Is open from 7am-7pm. We offer state of art facilities, individualised programs and highly qualified and experienced staff. Kindergarten Program: Our fully funded kindergarten program runs within our long day care. Our kindergarten teacher is Bachelor trained and has ran successful programs in Melbourne before moving to bright minds. Other features of Bright Minds: -Veggie gardens - fruit trees – café style dining area – open kitchen – animals – beautifully landscaped play areas – smaller, age appropriate rooms – take away coffee and home cooked meals coming in 2018 – incursions & excursions – music program – yoga – each room has its own art room If you would like to enquire about Bright Minds programs, please call (03)52921931 or send an email to enquiries@brightmindsearlylearningcentre.com.au
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TABLE OF CONTENTS •Keeping Pets Warm in Winter •Winter Care for your Horse •Keeping your Guinea Pig Warm in Winter
Winter Tips
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Keeping Pets Warm in Winter Winter is fast approaching and the mornings and evenings are becoming chilly. If you are starting to feel cold and uncomfortable, then your pet is likely feeling the same way. There are many reasons why we should pay attention to how our pets are coping with the changes in seasons. At every age, cold weather can make your pet more prone to illness. Puppies and Kittens - When kittens and puppies are very young, they snuggle with their mother and siblings. It is important for them to have a warm, cosy bed. Heat pads and favourite toys are also beneficial on cold winter nights.
* Warm engines in parked cars can attract cats and wildlife seaching for a place to keep warm. To avoid injuring hidden animals, bang on the bonnet of your car before starting the engine. * When an animals coat gets wet, the fur loses much of its insulating ability. * If your pet spends the majority of its time outside consider a waterproof coat. * While its nice to stay huddled up indoors during the winter months, its equally as important for your pets to get exercise to prevent boredom.
Dogs and Cats - If you dog spends the majority of his/her time outside make sure they have access to a draught-free kennel that offers protection from rain. Fill the kennel with blankets for extra warmth. For cats, consider installing a cat flap for access to your home or garage. Cats will often find a sunny window to curl up in front of. As dogs and cats age, they, like us sometimes develop joint pain and arthritis which becomes more painful in the winter months. If your pet is struggling to get out of bed, reluctant to exercise or if you believe your pet is in pain contact the clinic for an appointment. Though arthritis cannot be cured, there are various medications and supplements that can ease the pain for your pet. Outdoor dogs and cats burn off more calories in winter than they do in summer because they are trying to keep themselves warm so expect that they will be hungrier.
Winter Care for your Horse
Winter conditions bring added needs for our horses. Of course all the usual horse care practices apply but we have listed a few tips that will help make those winter months more bear able.
Horses should be given access to shelter, whether it’s a shed, stable or solid tree break so they can get respite from the wind and rain.
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A good quality, well fitting rug can help your horse maintain condition. If you do rug your horse, it is important to check the blanket regularly. Rugs should be removed regularly to ensure they are not rubbing or letting water in. Leaky rugs can create the perfect moist environment for skin infections .
Desex before breeding season
Breeding season may seem a while away, the arrival of Spring marks the start of breeding season. With cats and dogs breeding from a young age, winter is a good time to desex your pet.
At the end of Autumn your horse should be dewormed to reduce the chances of intestinal worms and bots over the winter period.
Desexing your pet helps reduce the number of homeless pets.
Ensure the water source will not freeze over. Horses prefer water over 7 degrees. If you notice your horse’s water intake decreasing, add warm water into their water source.
July is National Desexing Month and once again Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic will be taking part offering discounted desexing during July.
Keeping your Guinea Pig Warm in Winter
Contact the clinic on 52811 221 for more information. Attention Cat Owners 1 in 7 Australian cats with outdoor access have tested positive for FIV, giving Australia on the highest infection rates in the world.
Because there is no cure, it’s important that all cat owners understand both the risks and protection options for their pet. Please contact the clinic for further information.
Guinea Pigs prefer an environment which presents an ideal temperature range of 18-22 degrees. Guinea Pigs should not be housed outside in temperatures below 15 degrees. When choosing where to house your guinea pig please conside the following: Draft free: Drafts can lead to upper respiratory infections. Light: Natural light provides your guinea pig with a source of vitamin D. Bedding: Pay special attention to bedding it is crucial it is dry. Wet bedding will quickly become colder in winter. Drape blankets over the cage to provide extra protection. Hot water bottles can be used but make sure it is in a thick fur cover. Ensure the lid is is capped tightly. Your cover should enclose the hot water bottle neck opening.
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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Wednesday 22 May 2019
VEC RECOMMENDS WARDS IN GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has released the final report of its representation review of Golden Plains Shire, recommending that in the future the Shire be represented by seven councillors – two councillors from a north-west ward, two from a central ward and three from a south-east ward. The VEC will submit its recommendation to the Minister for Local Government as required by the Local Government Act 1989. If approved by the Minister, the electoral structure will apply at the October 2020 general election. The selected Option B consists of seven councillors elected in the following ward structure:
A two-councillor ward (Goldfields Ward) in the north-west of the local council (Haddon, Napoleons, Scarsdale and Smythesdale), covering the region focused on Ballarat;
A two-councillor ward (Central Plains Ward) in the thinly populated central area of the local council (Cape Clear/Illabarook/Rokewood Junction, Dereel, Inverleigh, Linton, Rokewood/Corindhap, Shelford and Teesdale); and
A three-councillor ward (Eastern Plains Ward) in the south-east of the local council (Bannockburn, Batesford, Lethbridge, Maude/Steiglitz/She Oaks and Meredith), covering the growth area focused on Geelong.
The VEC conducts a representation review of each municipality in the state every 12 years. Golden Plains Shire Council is currently an unsubdivided local council with seven councillors and the review process began in January 2019 with two public information sessions in Bannockburn and Smythesdale. Preliminary submissions from the local community and the VEC’s own research informed the VEC’s preliminary report with three proposed options for the electoral structure of Golden Plains Shire Council: the current unsubdivided electoral structure; seven councillors elected from three wards (two two-councillor wards and one three-councillor ward); and eight councillors elected from three wards (two three-councillor wards and one two-councillor ward). The VEC supported Option A while Golden Plains Shire Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting on 23 April 2019 to make a submission in favour of Option B. At the VEC’s public hearing in Rokewood on 1 May, several residents spoke in favour of Option B and C. Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey says that Council thanks the VEC for its dedicated review and welcomes its recommendation for a new ward-based structure. “The VEC has conducted a comprehensive review of the electoral structure of our Shire, including the current undivided structure that the VEC put in place following the last review. There was extensive community engagement and Council is pleased that the VEC listened to residents with its decision to recommend a ward-based structure. “At our April meeting, several Councillors shared the challenges of representing people from 52 different towns and travelling to events and meetings across our very large Shire. Many residents remember the local shires and wards that existed prior to amalgamation and we appreciate that many residents value having more local representation.” From the VEC’s final report: “Through the public consultation on this review, the VEC observed strong support for change from the Golden Plains Shire community, including from Golden Plains Shire Council itself. The VEC received submissions from both current and former councillors that, despite their best efforts, councillors in the Shire struggle to provide representation for all areas. The VEC has also heard from residents who feel that representation has deteriorated since the introduction of the unsubdivided electoral structure and that wards would deliver improved representation and greater accountability from councillors. This strong support for change from both the community and the council was taken into consideration by the VEC in determining the appropriate electoral structure for Golden Plains Shire.” – page 24. “The VEC has also noted that individuals and multiple community groups from across the entire local council area have actively engaged in the representation review process, displaying a strong and passionate interest in their communities. The VEC noted in response submissions and at the public hearing that there is a strong community
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16 High Street, Bannockburn, 3331 Tel: (03) 5281 1481 Fax: (03) 5281 1978 www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au
Dr Cameron Profitt Dr John Henderson Dr Benjamin Fry
Dr Andrew Bell Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Samantha Buchholz
Bannockburn Surgery provides comprehensive GP services, has been practicing in the community for more than 30 years, is the largest practice in the shire, with 6 full time equivalent Doctors and has an excellent reputation. Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.30am – 7.30pm Thursday & Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday: Emergency Session 10.00am – 12:00pm (no appt required) Round the clock care is offered to our regular patients, call the Surgery afterhours for further information. We are an accredited teaching practice, training GP’s of the future, our current Doctors are Dr Carolyn Grigg and Dr Rachelle Smith. We also offer the following services: Jessica O’Shannassy- Diabetes education; Peter Angelucci & Stephanie Bennetts- Podiatry; Judith Emond- Mental Health Practitioner; Ceri Webb- Speech Pahologist; Q-Fever testing and vaccinations and Yellow Fever vaccinations; Mr Chatar Goyal- Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Saj RathnyakeGynaecologist will both be practicing at Bannockburn Surgery as visiting specialists. Please talk to your Doctor about a referral if you require either of these services. Fees are payable at the time of consultation by cash or eftpos. Bookings are available online (visit our website) or by phone and we are accepting new patients living in the Golden Plains Shire. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and preferred doctor.
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Would you like to meet other locals in a friendly setting? Our next regular monthly Social Evening will be held on Sat 15th June, from 5 til 7pm, children welcome, nibbles provided and drinks at very reasonable bar prices for a gold coin donation each. No need to be a golfer, but if you do play and would like to join our comp that day, just call our captain for details. Our major tournaments are coming up in July and August. Our Cooinda Ambrose (teams of 4) will be held on Sunday, 7th July and our Open Tournament will be held from 2 - 4 August. See our website for all the details. We also will be holding our regular monthly Social Evening on Sat 13th July, from 5 til 7pm. This is a great way to meet and get to know other locals.
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........ Drinks available for purchase at the bar Delicious nibbles and finger food provided (Gold coin donation pp please) ........ Join us at the Golf Club to enjoy a chat, have a drink and socialize with others, golfers and non-golfers all welcome. BBQ facilities available, BYO meat etc. ......... See our facebook page or for any queries contact Greg on 0408 651 744
GOLF RESULTS MAY 2019. 1st.May, Ladies 4th Rd Autumn TrophyStroke D. Nicholls 86-12-74, G. Stevens 104-29-75 c/b S. Bruenjes 88-13-75 c/b S. Hofmaier 95-20-75 c/b D. Morgan 94-19-75 N.T.P. 3rd H. Gaylard, 8th & 15th S. Bruenjes, Putting D. Nicholls 24 putts. Winner of the Autumn Trophy A. Rogers 7568-70 = 213, R/ up R. Fatone 69-70-78 = 217 4th May Men-Stableford. T. Lee 38pts, J. Richardson 33pts, D. Brown 32pts. N.T.P. 3rd S. Wemyss Longest Drive J. Richardson, O/65yrs T. Lee 8th May, Ladies-Ambrose D. Morgan, S. Hofmaier, D. Nicholls,S. Bruenjes 66pts. Men- Par G. Moroney -4, D. Walker -5 c/b S. Wemyss -5 11th May Men-Stableford R. Lymer 35pts c/b D. Brown 35, B. Gibson 30pts Longest Drive G. Erwin, O/65yrs D. Brown. 15th May Ladies-3rd Rd. Robin Scott TrophyPar
G. Stevens -3 c/b D. Nicholls -3, S. Bruenjes -4, L. Richardson -5 N.T.P. 8th S. Bruenjes Winner of Robin Scott trophy- Par. Helen Gaylard. Men- Stableford. S. Wemyss 36pts, T.Lee 29pts, B. Gibson 27pts. Longest Drive S. Wemyss, O/65yrs T. Lee. 18th May Men-Final Rd. Hogan Trophy- Stableford J. Nicolle 42pts, G. Erwin 35pts, J. Richardson 33pts N.T.P. 8th J. Nicolle Longest Drive J. Richardson, O/65yrs T. Lee 22nd May Ladies- 1st Rd. Greta Volum Singles Men- Stableford B. Gibson 40pts, S. Wemyss 29pts, T. Lee 27pts, N.T.P. 3rd S. Wemyss Longest Drive O/65yrs T. Lee 25th May Men-Par B. Gibson -2, J. Nicolle -3c/b G. Moroney -3. Longest Drive J. Nicolle.
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From 1st July, e-waste will no longer be accepted in any bin. To learn more visit ewaste.vic.gov.au or contact your local council Your nearest e-waste drop-off point is: Council Logo Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.
Your nearest e-waste drop off points are: Rokewood Transfer Station - 141 Meadows Road, Rokewood Geelong Transfer Station - 100 Douro Street, North Geelong
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Home and Community Care Expo Come along and find out about the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC/PYP). These services are available to support younger residents in Golden Plains Shire, including domestic assistance, property maintenance, personal care, social support, assessment services and respite options. At the expo, speak to service providers, check eligibility requirements, listen to guest speakers and have your questions answered. Entry to the expo is free and a BBQ lunch is provided.
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NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF BANNOCKBURN BUSH
Reconciliation Week. May 27 – June 3
Schools Tree Day Friday July 26. 10 am at the VicRoads Offset site on Harvey Road. National Tree Day Sunday July 28. 10 am at the VicRoads Offset site on Harvey Road. The 22nd Bannockburn Yellow Gum Flowering Festival Saturday July 20 at 10 am. Bannockburn Community Planning Group Bike Ride. 11:00 am Saturday May 25th . Teesdale to Bannockburn via the off-road easement under the power lines. Stuart McCallum Contact: Email: stuartmccallum@westnet.com.au Mob: 0438 904 961 Friends of Bannockburn Bush
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Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details
INVERLEIGH AREA Bellarine Harness for Pleasure Club Pat, Phone 5264 5235 Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. June Belleville 0418 324 448 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Melissa Rutherford 0419 256 014 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Bill Hughes 5281 5391 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Golf Club President: Mrs D. Nicholls. Secretary: Dianne Morgan Phone: 5265 1575 Inverleigh Historical Society Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 Liz McDonald 5265 1270 Inverleigh Playgroup President: Suzy 0431 080 977 Secretary: Deb 0428 794 500
Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle Ph: 0438 034 313
Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905
MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770
SES Emergency 000
SHELFORD AREA Shelford Cricket Club Andrew Clarke 0439634891 Mark Hampshire 0409428931
Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138
Shelford Progress Association Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779 TEESDALE AREA
EMERGENCY Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES
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Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. - 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218 CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354 Leighdale Equestrian Centre Robyn Grixti Ph 5281 5290 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012 Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454 Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222
LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12 Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097
Inverleigh Progress Assoc. President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256
Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456 Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488
Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000
Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012
Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188
Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch Pres. Malcom Johns. 5281 5253
Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328
Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Riding Club Leesa Phone 5265 1024
Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320
Shire Ranger 5220 7111
Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486 Teesdale TOWN Club (Take off Weight Naturally) Jan Pope Ph: 5281 5138
If you would like your Club or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com
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Advertisers Index Accountant 43,44 Antennas 14 Banking 39 Berries 31 Builder 38 Building Inspections 18 Cafe 43 CCTV & Alarms 6 CFA Roster 11 Child Care 32 Chiropractor 30 Church Notices 21 Clotheslines 45 Compost 16 Concreting 44 Crossword 33 CWA 20 Data Cabling 6 Dance Lessons 39 Doctor & Health Serv. 18,39 Driver Tuition 50 Earthmoving 45 Electrician 16 Equine 38 Fire Wood 14 Food Swaps 20 Funeral Director 19,40 Grain 19 Garden Supplies 42 Hall Hire 21 Home & Living 40 Hot Water 37 Justice of the Peace 20 Legal Services 29 Motor Mechanic 41 Mowers 30 NBN Setup 6 OSHC 20 Painter & Decorator 42,45 Physiotherapy 37 Picture Framing 44 Playgroup 16 Psychology 44 Plumbing Services 27,37,41,43 Probus 22 Recycling metal 47 Real Est. 19,25,28,31,52 Remedial Massage 41 Skip Bin Hire 47 Seniors 23 Septic Services 18 Taxi 46 Tyres 44 Veterinary 34,35 Wool Buyers & Brokers 42
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