EUROA Pharmacy owner Rossa
O’Connell (middle) believes that while his pharmacy will survive new changes to dispensing rules, smaller pharmacies could be forced to cut staff or shut down. Pictured also are with pharmacists Fahmida Nelly (left) and Warsi Mohammad (right).
THE state of the roads throughout the Strathbogie
Shire is improving but significant repairs are still needed.
Chief’s Mowing owner Ian Horwood shared in a public Facebook post recently that he needed to drive over a large pothole on Euroa-Strathbogie Road to avoid a head-on collision with a truck, which led to his tyre shredding. His post brought renewed attention to long-standing issues with local roads, which were exacerbated by the floods last October.
“I’m aware of the state
of the road, so I drive accordingly - I drive slowly,”
Mr Horwood told The Euroa Gazette.
“And there’s a large pothole just past the Euroa Chaff Mill on the lefthand side heading towards Strathbogie - I know it’s there; I have to drift over the white lines to miss it.
“On this occasion, there was a truck coming the other way, so I had two choiceseither hit the truck and kill myself and my wife or hit the pothole.
“Obviously I chose the pothole.
“I guess at the end of the day, the tyres are not a big deal.
“The big deal for me is that because I was travelling slowly and I was aware of it, I didn’t get into any difficulties, but you hit that pothole in the
middle of the night and you blow a front tyre on your car and you lose your steering.
“It’s a catastrophe waiting to happen.”
Strathbogie Shire Council said the pothole on EuroaStrathbogie Road was reported on April 23 and was repaired the following day.
Mayor Laura Binks also responded to views held in the community that council has not adequately prioritised road repairs.
“We know poor road
conditions are frustrating for our community and we are working as hard as we can, but there is no quick fix,” Cr Binks said.
“Our team has already completed many works such as clearing trees, repairing road surfaces, and unblocking culverts, but many road surfaces have deteriorated to a point where some sections are difficult for drivers to navigate without significant reductions in speed.
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EUROA man Elliot Paterson made his music festival debut at Wimmera Steampunk Festival in Dimboola, Queensland late last month, where he played bass guitar while dressed in steampunk attire.
Elliot has been playing bass guitar for just over two years - he has autism, and learning bass guitar helped him deal with the challenges of facing the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns as an autistic person.
He now practices the instrument frequently, playing for about three hours every night.
“The walls rattle in the house a fair bit,” his 58-year-old father Brendan Paterson said.
Brendan has long been interested in steampunkan aesthetic that meshes goth, Victoriana, punk and other styles - and he said Elliot’s spot at Wimmera
Steampunk came about through a casual conversation with the festival’s organiser.
“I just rang out of curiosity to see what was happening and Chan [Uoy], the guy who runs it said to me, ‘Oh, you wouldn’t happen to know any musicians who’d like to play here, would you?’,” Brendan said.
“I sort of half-jokingly put Elliot up, and Chan said, ‘Why not, let’s see him on stage.’...
“And Elliot just got a huge reaction and positive feedback from people who enjoyed his music and the way he performed on stage.”
Elliot, who became interested in steampunk recently, said he was “very excited” at having played his first festival and was “eager to do more of them”.
He said he played songs in the “classic rock territory” including “Love Will Never Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division and “Ace of
Spades” by Motörhead.
“[The festival] brought light to Dimboola, which is normally a pretty quiet town,” he said.
Dimboola has a recorded population of fewer than 2000 people and Brendan said Wimmera Steampunk is “probably the hugest thing that happens in Dimboola all year”.
Thousands of people attended the festival and Brendan described it as “pumping”, with people from all over Australia there talking to each other and wearing stunning outfits.
The festival was the idea of organiser Chan Uoy, who owns Dimboola Imaginarium, an eclectic gift shop in Dimboola.
“Just one person with an idea - what he’s done for that little country town is huge,” Brendan said.
“So, I just think it’s worth listening to people that have crazy and wonderful ideas.”
ON Friday, seven weeks into his 1440km charity walk across the state, chair of the Emergency Services Foundation and inspectorgeneral for Emergency Management Tony Pearce reached Euroa.
The epic walk named “Tony’s Trek” is in support of mental health initiatives to help Victoria’s emergency management community, which includes more than 125,000 paid and volunteer members in frontline and support roles.
“In my role I get to see a lot of people and you get to meet those people who are suffering with their mental health because of the emergency service work they do,” Mr Pearce said.
“I’ve lost some friends personally who suffered with their mental health in our job.
“There’s an opportunity here to get in earlier with people before they get really sick to help get them an opportunity to start selfmanaging themselves.”
ty members who are emergency service workers, and that is what this this is all about.”
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“We cannot urge the importance of driving safely, and to the conditions, strongly enough.”
Cr Binks said council recently awarded several tenders for road repairs and bridge and culvert works.
She also said council is advocating to the state and federal governments for support in repairing the roads, noting the damages from the floods are too severe to be covered under council’s normal maintenance programs.
Williams Garage co-owner Gerard Williams said during
the October 2022 flood, he had 28 calls in one week to report tyres or wheels damaged due to road conditions, but the roads have improved significantly since then.
Even so, Mr Williams said he still gets one or two calls a week to report tyres or wheels damaged due to road conditions.
He said local road conditions were poor even before the floods.
“The floods didn’t help, but there’s just no money around to fix the roads,” he said.
“We know the roads are stuffed - they just need fixes.”
Mr Pearce arrived in Euroa from Violet Town last Friday, where he was greeted by the Euroa fire brigade.
He rested for one day and enjoyed a barbecue put on by the Euroa fire brigade, then walked from Euroa Fire Station to Avenel on Sunday.
“It’s a beautiful place to be walking through the whole area, right the way down from Benalla all the way through here has been lovely,” Mr Pearce said.
“The people have been great and it’s really important for them to understand they have a lot of communi-
Mr Pearce said the walk has been more difficult than he expected, even with all the training he did beforehand.
“Walking so far and so many days back-to-back has been pretty hard, but we’re getting there now,” he said.
Mr Pearce is now on the third leg of his trek, Wodonga to Melbourne, having already completed Melbourne to Mallacoota (leg one) and Mallacoota to Wodonga (leg two).
He said the trek has been a great experience but he is looking forward to finishing.
“Walking 50 days and not
Council responds to community concerns about woeful shire roadsON THE WAY TO AVENEL: National Emergency Management Agency’s Brendan Moon (left) and Joe Buffone (middle) joined Tony Pearce (right) on his trek from Euroa to Avenel - one stretch of Mr Pearce’s 1440km charity walk. TONY THE TREKKER: chair of the Emergency Services Foundation and inspector-general for Emergency Management Tony Pearce at Euroa Fire Station on Sunday morning, before the day’s trek to Avenel. PHOTOS: Darren Chaitman
Local pharmacists weigh in on new dispensing rules
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The Federal Government, the Royal Australasian College of GPs (RACGP) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have claimed the new rules will ease cost of living pressures for patients, but the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and pharmacists across the country have told a different story.
Owner of Euroa Pharmacy Rossa O’Connell called the new rules “a disaster”, saying the government has exaggerated the benefits to patients and the change would financially cripple local pharmacies.
“They’re falsely advertising that it’s to save the customer money when it’s really only to save the government money,” Mr O’Connell said.
He said if the government really wanted to save customers money, they would reduce the price of national health prescriptions instead of a change that will halve pharmacists’ dispensing fees.
“If you’re a pensioner, you’re only paying $7.30 for a prescription anyway,” he said.
“So $7.30 every two months compared to $7.30 every month is not significant savings to the general public, but it’s a huge saving to the government...
“And they’re screwing pharmacists in the meantime.
“There’ll be little pharmacies out there that are going to lose 50 per cent of their incomethey just won’t survive.”
Mr O’Connell said while the change would reduce the value of his business, he will not “go belly-up” because his pharmacy is busy and he is headed towards
SMALL TOWN STRUGGLE: Avenel Pharmacy owner Belinda Stevens said small-town pharmacies like her own could be forced to cut free services including blood pressure checks, immunisations and deliveries.
retirement - but he said smaller pharmacies could be forced to cut staff or close down.
Avenel Pharmacy owner Belinda Stevens said in addition to the risk of job losses or pharmacy closures in small towns, pharmacies could be forced to cut down on free services they offer to the community.
“We give free medication packing for people, free blood pressure checking, free immunisations,” Ms Stevens said.
“We deliver for free, we give advice for free - you come in and want advice, we don’t charge you for that, like the doctors charge to give advice.
“All of that will stop.
“Hours will be reduced - we might not be able to open on the weekends.
“It’s a real downer for the patient and for pharmacy, and the government can’t guarantee it’s not going to be bad for both of us in the long run.”
Ms Stevens also raised concerns the change would lead to nationwide medication shortages, echoing claims made by Pharmacy Guild of Australia president Trent Twomey which have been disputed by the RACGP.
PUTTING UP A FIGHT: Posters displayed on the windows of Avenel Pharmacy protesting the new 60-day dispensing rules set to come into effect in September.
“There are 400 molecules that are in short supply, which means that at the moment we try and ring the doctor where we can to change someone’s medication over to something quite similar,” Ms Stevens said.
“But if we roll out 60-day supply to everybody, then we are going to be in short supply with all molecules.
“We can’t just go, ‘hang on, we’ll ring the doctor’, because the alternative is going to be out if stock as well.”
Phong Violet Town Pharmacy owner Phong Luu was less concerned about the changes.
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He said he is “not really” worried at this stage, but he will wait and see how the new dispensing rules affect his business.
Euroa RSL member Jeff Starkey takes prescription medication for his blood pressure and said he believes the changes are “a good thing”.
“I don’t have to go to the local doctor to renew the prescription, nor do I take up their time unnecessarily - so, that leaves more time for them to deal with people who really do need the doctors,” he said.
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Council is reminding dog owners there is a zero-tolerance policy for dogs being offleash and unrestrained.
All dog owners must ensure their dogs are on a leash when being walked, or they are confined to their property at all times.
Not only are these important responsibilities to ensure safety for all, but they are also a requirement under section 45 of the Domestic Animals Act
We’re calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators, arts groups and organisations to take part in ARTBOX.
The exciting new arts space will launch this July with a series of rotating exhibitions, expected to last about four-five weeks each, in various locations throughout the Shire. The aim of the travelling exhibition space is to promote professional and emerging artists and makers, providing opportunities for regional and remote communities in the Shire to create, experience and engage with arts and culture. To express your interest, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ arts-and-culture and fill out the ARTBOX EOI application form.
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Council will carry out tree trimming around electric lines in the townships of Avenel and Euroa. The works are scheduled (weather pending) to start on May 1 and be completed by May 31, this year.
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SHADOW Minister for Communications David Coleman and Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell last week met with Avenel residents, as well as Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks and Deputy Mayor Paul Murray, to discuss Avenel’s notoriously poor phone and internet coverage.
The meeting took place at Avenel’s Jubilee Park community hub following the news late last year Avenel would miss out on funding to improve coverage in round six of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spots Program.
Mr Coleman accused the Federal Government of prioritising politics over need, saying all funding for Victoria and NSW in round six of the program was allocated to Labor-held electorates.
“We’ve only seen three projects selected in Victoria plus 27 in NSW all going to ALP-held electorates,” he said.
Deputy Mayor Murray said the Avenel community is “really suffering” from the area’s lack of consistent mobile and internet coverage.
“There are a lot of businesses here which are suffering because they can’t get consistent coverage and connectivity - you’ve got a lot of businesses that want to conduct intensive digital sort of stuff and just can’t do it,” Cr Murray said.
One of the locals who attended the meeting, Helen Gwilliam, said poor coverage is driving people out of the area.
“We’ve heard stories of people who’ve tried to move up here to be with relatives after the pandemic and run their own businesses and went straight back to Melbourne because they couldn’t do it - there just wasn’t enough service,” she said.
Ms Gwilliam said the issue also affected her own work as a consultant for community organisations.
“You just can’t join online meetings at certain times of the day,” she said.
Ms Gwilliam often drives to Seymour Library to use their internet or joins online meetings from her car in a spot near the freeway, where internet access is
more reliable.
“You just take your laptop, sit in the car and say, ‘sorry guys, I’m in the car’,” she said.
Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland later said the Federal Government is “substantially increasing funding for regional communications”.
“The October Budget delivered $2.2 billion in funding for regional communications over five years, including $480 million for NBN’s Fixed Wireless Network expansion and upgrade,” Ms Rowland said.
“Applications for the latest round of the Mobile Black Spots Program opened a few weeks ago, and I strongly encourage local residents and councils in regional areas to work with telcos to secure local funding.”
CREIGHTON’S Creek resident Mark Carr attended Euroa’s late morning ANZAC Day service for only a few a seconds, but his presence was well-noticed - he was up far above in his Winjeel, a 1959 Australian military training plane, performing a tributary flyover that has been his tradition for the last five years.
Ceremony attendees heard the plane’s loud, deep burble during the wreath laying and raised their heads to see the yellow tipped and winged warbird over VC Memorial Park.
That deep burble, described by Mr Carr as a “throaty roar”, is something the 65-year-old former military and commercial pilot loves about the Winjeel, one of two functioning vintage military planes he owns.
He keeps the Winjeel and his other plane, a 1939 de Havilland Moth Minor, at the Benalla Aviation Museum and Men’s Shed where he is vice president.
Mr Carr said the Winjeel, named from an Indigenous word meaning “young eagle”, has a particular resonance on ANZAC Day.
“These were in service from the 1960s right through to the mid-1980s, so they trained hundreds and hundreds, possibly thousands of army air force and navy pilots,” he said.
This included pilots who defended Australia during the Cold War.
“The Cold War was a significant period in world history and these aircraft were part of it,” he said.
“They’re our heritage.”
As an Australian designed and manufactured plane, the Winjeel also serves as a record of Australia’s once thriving air-
craft manufacturing industry.
“That’s all finished,” Mr Carr said somewhat sadly.
“We sell each other Maccas and dig up iron ore and that’s all we dowe don’t make anything anymore.”
Mr Carr is happier when the discussion turns to his background as a pilot.
“I built my first model aeropla ne when I was about eight and I just got addicted to aviation,” he said.
At 18 he joined the navy, at 21 he was flying planes and at 24 he was a jet instructor.
After eight years in the navy and three years in the air force, he worked for 28 years as a commercial pilot at Cathay Pacific Airlines, 16 of which he spent living in Hong Kong before moving to Victoria.
Mr Carr explained living and working overseas for 16 years is how he was able to afford his planes, which needed “deep pockets” to purchase.
“I just can’t get it out of my system,” he said.
“You know, I’ve devoted a lot of money and time to this and it’s just a pleasure
- I just don’t see myself doing anything else.”
Pending the weather and the condition of his aircraft, Mr Carr plans to continue his ANZAC Day flyover for many years to come.
So, next year on ANZAC Day, do not be alarmed at hearing the Winjeel’s throaty roar or seeing its bright yellow colour - remember it is just Mr Carr, doing what he was born to do.
A RIFLE has been missing from the Strathbogie War Memorial statue for at least 18 months, but few people noticed until last week.
Shepparton RSL member Greg Robertson reported the missing rifle to police after he and the immediate past president of Violet Town RSL Ross Walker noticed its absence last week during a visit to the WWI memorial following ANZAC Day.
Mr Robertson posted on Strathbogie’s online community forum Bogie Tree to get to the bottom of the mystery, but he did not receive any information about when the rifle was last seen.
The Euroa Gazette later found an online photo of the statue without the rifle dated September 16, 2021 and contacted the photographer, Strathbogie newsletter Tableland Talk editor Sean Matthews.
Mr Matthews said he had also taken a photo of the statue with the rifle on January 25, 2021, revealing the rifle had been removed sometime between January and September in 2021.
He said he did not give the missing rifle much thought at the time, but speculated it could have been removed for repairs.
“I didn’t necessarily think it had been stolen,” he said.
Mr Matthews said many Strathbogie locals walk past the statue every day and he is not sure anyone else noticed it was missing.
“If people look at the statue and say, ‘I see that every day and
that’s just the way it is’, they may not process something’s missing at all,” he said.
“The reason I notice things is my hobby is photography - that’s the only reason I noticed it.”
He said that although it did not occur to him at the time, he should have informed others of what he had noticed and he would like to see the rifle replaced.
Mr Robertson said he was saddened by the discovery.
“There are two sad parts: one that it’s gone, and one that it wasn’t noticed that it was gone,” Mr Robertson said.
He said some community members whose family served in WWI still have strong a historical connection to the memorial.
“It’s an insult to their service,” he said.
“It’s particularly poignant as we’ve just celebrated ANZAC Day.”
Mr Walker, who had discovered the missing rifle with Mr Robertson, said he was involved in repairing the statue when it was vandalised on two previous occasions, in 1995 and 2017.
He said he thought the rifle was likely taken by an activist.
“You just get disappointed that people feel they’ve got to display their ‘woke’ cause - why have they got to impose their views on the majority?” he said.
Euroa RSL president Phil Munt travelled to Strathbogie on Sunday to view the memorial.
He said he will discuss the matter with the Violet Town RSL and one of the two RSLs will apply for a grant to have the rifle replaced.
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THE Finance Sector Union (FSU) is calling on the major banks to stop closing bank branches in metropolitan and regional areas while a Senate Inquiry into Regional Branch Closures is underway.
As more branches were identified for closure, the National Australia Bank (NAB) was refusing to pause regional branch closures.
NAB’s behaviour is outrageous, completely out of step with community expectations and in breach of its social license.
NAB refuses to acknowledge community concerns and has announced branches at Jeparit and Inverloch in Victoria will close.
Branches at Boonah, Qld and Queanbeyan, NSW will also be shut down.
Each NAB branch will close in July.
In addition, the CBA has notified the FSU it will close branches at Bull Creek in WA and Aspley, Qld in June with the loss of 12 jobs.
ANZ has notified the FSU it will close Clarkson in WA, Patterson Lakes in Victoria and Lane Cove in NSW with the loss of 15 jobs in June.
Both the CBA and ANZ have committed to pausing regional closures while the inquiry continues.
The major banks are making massive profits and yet they continue to shut down branches and they don’t care about customers and businesses who are impacted by these closures.
The morale of bank workers is at rock bottom as they wait to hear if their branch and their job is on the hit list.
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ARTIST Bruce Hargrave raised $800 for a local charity last week with his book launch of “Around Euroa” at Euroa Library, which was attended by an estimated 40 people.
The watercolour painter will present the money to Strathbogie Landcare Committee’s Bert Lobert to be put towards the Strathbogie Landcare tea towel project, an initiative where blank tea towels will be printed with artists’ impressions.
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Mr Hargrave said the book launch went “terrifically well”.
“I was excited to see a number of people from out of town as well as local friends,” Mr Hargrave said.
He was particularly excited muralist Tim Bowtell attended the event.
Mr Hargrave is an admirer of Mr Bowtell’s work, which can be seen on walls and silos around North East Victoria.
“Around Euroa”, Mr Hargrave’s book showcasing 44 of his watercolour paintings of local landmarks, can be bought from The Weekend Local Café.
Mr Hargrave will also present $1000 - 10% of the proceeds from his recent exhibition at Violet Town’s backART Gallery - to Peranbrin Primary College in Violet Town for a new art award he initiated.
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A LARGE water tower estimated to have been in Longwood from 1880 to the mid60s has been returned to the town following the Longwood Action Group’s six-year effort to get it back.
Welder, boilermaker and Longwood Action Group president Steve Tobin, along with other action group members and volunteers, helped install the tower at the corner of Maxfield and Down streets in Longwood late last month.
Mr Tobin was working on Kevin and Faye Cook’s property in Locksley six years ago when he noticed the tower feeding water to their house.
He asked the couple about the curious structure and learnt it was originally used on the railway in Longwood as a stop for steam trains to replenish water.
Mr and Mrs Cook kindly agreed to donate the tower back to Longwood, so the Longwood Action Group applied for a grant through Strathbogie Shire Council to get it reinstalled in town.
After funding was secured for the project, the tower was dismounted from the Cook property in 2021 and transported to Mr Tobin’s house to be refurbished.
Mr Tobin said the tower was in “total disrepair” and he needed to repl ace bolts, cut out rust and reattach the top part of the tank before it could be in-
stalled in its new home.
The installation finally happened in late April in a session where locals shovelled, raked, weeded and planted native Australian plants to
surround the tower.
Mr Tobin said people “love it” and it completes the town’s streetscape.
His next plan is to add solar lighting to the historic tower.
Euroa Health CEO Melissa, attended the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 28th April 2023 and presented the “case for hope”, to an audience of 130 people from the 40 different Victorian health services.
Melissa shared her reflection on leadership in a crisis during the environmental flood event of 2022 which saw Euroa Health activate a Code Brown due to the inability of staff to attend their shifts at both GraniteHill and our Acute Hospital as access to Euroa and surrounding communities’ was cut due to the severity of the flooding on the roads, and also the impact to our own staffs own homes which left the organisation in a situation that changed every hour.
This reflection provided a great insight to many in the room from metropolitan health services of the reality and challenges faced by Rural and Regional Health Services and their communities
Our CareApp which was an initiative born from the participation of Euroa Health in Phase 1 of the Wellbeing for Healthcare Workers Initiative certainly became a vital communication tool for the organisaton both for staff, volunteers who answered the call for assistance and also the surge workforce who arrived from Melbourne Metropolitain Hospitals. Our resident/patient families also obtained the information as it came to hand through the CareApp to ensure that they knew exactly what was happening at Euroa Health.
Melissa also highlighted the importance of staff huddles and our gorgeous dog Narni who provided much needed comfort to everyone during that difficult two weeks.
Euroa Health is pleased to have been accepted into Phase 2 of the Initiative to build on our successes and provide new focus of the methodology on care teams and their leadership, to be led by our Aged Care Manager Angela Marchant alongside Registered Nurse/Infection Control Lead Wadin Caneda and the CEO’s Personal Assistant Grace Roob
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Holy Eucharist
Sunday May 7th
8am St Andrew’s Longwood 9.15am St Paul’s Euroa
9.30am St Paul’s Rushworth
Enq: 5704 0330
www.anglicaneuroa.org.au
All welcome
BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor John O’Ring
Enq: 0421 233 251
31 Kennedy Street, Euroa
Sunday May 7th, 10am
Tuesday: 9.30am prayer, 10.30am bible study.
Listen to Vision Radio 88.4 FM
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
Services at Kelvin View Hall
Sunday May 7th
10.30am Morning Worship
Everyone welcome
Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Balmattum
Every Sunday 3pm Worship
Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275
Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am St Andrew’s Seymour, 11.15am
Nagambie inquiries to Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St John’s, Euroa
Friday 12.30pm Mass
Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John’s Church
St Malachy’s, Nagambie
Monday 10.30am Rosary
Wednesday 12.30pm Mass
Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th
Sunday of the month at 9am
St Attracta’s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am
St Mary’s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 11am.
St Patrick’s, Longwood Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 9am
Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am
Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048
UNITING CHURCH
St Andrew’s, Euroa
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am
Everyone welcome
Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103
Judi Ward 0437 686 072
St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am
All welcome
Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297
St Andrew’s Violet Town
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am
All welcome
Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866
EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Old School House, Clifton St Euroa
Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.
10am Service
Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663
By DIANE GRANT
A SHORT ANZAC Day service led by the Nagambie RSL was held in the Nagambie Mechanics Institute Hall.
An ANZAC Day address, prayers, hymns and reflections were observed during the service.
Then those in the hall ventured out into the brilliant autumn sunshine for the short ANZAC Day march and ceremony at the cenotaph area, where a large crowd of spectators gathered to support the annual observance around the memorial garden.
The short march was led by a military parade commander and some local secondary school children, who proudly carried the flags for the commemorative occasion.
They were followed by RSL members, padre, veterans, former serving and current military personnel, schoolchildren, local fire brigades, ambulance and community groups and individuals.
They were dismissed near the memorial garden and took up pride of place inside the memorial wall for the cenotaph ceremony.
Many wore service medals of remembrance.
The MC was RSL member Ken Lewis, who called the military catafalque party to mount at the cenotaph.
The Catafalque Party came from Proof and Experimental Establishment (P&EE) Graytown.
For the first time a navy serviceman joined an airman and three army soldiers in the Party at the Nagambie ceremony.
The Catafalque Party and flag orderly showed their skill and precision when performing their ceremonial duties.
The service gave thanks on the day for the peace and security that we enjoy in Australia, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in times of war.
That their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, and that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come.
That the liberty, truth and justice which they sought to preserve may be seen and known in all the nations upon this earth.
The ceremony featured a family WWI military story read by Nash Treble of Nagambie Primary School, with students from St Joseph’s Primary School taking part in the formal readings.
One trio, Casey, Chanel and Jackson, used Auslan sign language to lead The Ode.
Representatives from the RSL, Strathbogie Shire Council, students from Nagambie Primary School, St Joseph’s Primary School, Euroa Secondary College, Goulburn Valley Grammar, Seymour College and representatives from local fire brigades and community organisations proudly laid down floral wreaths.
The playing of the last post, a minutes’ silence and Reveille as the flag was raised to full mast was observed.
Rev Richard Pennington then gave the ANZAC Day prayer and blessing, which was followed by the New Zealand and Australian national anthems and the dismounting of the Catafalque Party.
The Nagambie RSL subbranch would like to express their appreciation to their community for their attendance on ANZAC Day and for the support of the sale of ANZAC badges and their welfare appeal.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
PERSONALS: Birthday greetings go this week to Fran Felini, Mavis Kelly, Ann Vessey, Des Phelan, Ashleigh Crofts, Brad Bruce, Tara Anderson, Michael Bannister, Jan Wesselman, Glenys Lejins and Kevin Chittenden.
Anniversary wishes go to Les and Snezana Metaxis and to Sharon and Michael Kleinig.
LEST WE FORGET: Since I was five I have observed ANZAC Day, from the first ANZAC Day ceremony held at my primary school.
I don’t just remember the ANZACs and all those who fought in WWI, but two of my uncles who served in WWII and another one who served in the Korean War.
I was married in March 1967 and three weeks later my army soldier husband and brother-in-law went to serve in South Vietnam.
My personal association with the military goes back to 1966.
I have been grateful for all the men and women who have served our country in so many ways not only in the forces but as civilians also.
I always say to myself each year along with many other families who appreciate them: I am proud of you all.
Lest we forget.
MOTHER’S DAY: Mother’s Day is nearly upon us once again.
with Di Grant
P: 5794 1720
E: stardust2011@bigpond.com
If you can find a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day with your family, wonderful; if not, hopefully you can be in contact with them and know how much they love you.
If your dear mother has passed on, remember her that day and tell her how much you loved her.
I would like to thank mothers for their care and concern; for the joys they have shared with us, for the pains they have borne for us; for the hope that they have instilled in us and for all they have given us.
For their patience, kindness, persistence, concern and understanding.
I also know that for some mothers it is a time of heartache rather than celebration.
I remember those who have never known their mother or whose mothers have died.
I recall those who have not had their own children, those who struggle with the way their children have chosen to live their lives, and those who have had or have a difficult relationship with their children.
KELVIN GROVE VILLAGE NEWS: On Tuesday, May 16 there will be a village residents’ Mother’s Day afternoon tea dance with entertainer Noel Pearson.
It will be held from 1.30pm-4.30pm at
Kelvingrove Village hall.
CHURCH NEWS:
ANGLICAN: Christ Church Normal Seymour Sunday 9am.
St John’s Nagambie Sunday 11am.
St. Paul’s Avenel 1st Saturday 5pm & 5th Sunday 10am.
Contact Rev R Pennington 0477 921 111.
CATHOLIC: Nagambie St Malachy’s.
Mondays 10.30am & Wednesday noon Rosary; 1st and 3rd Sundays 9am Mass; 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 11am Word & Communion.
Contact W Keenan 0459 595 908. Avenel St Mary’s.
Sundays 10.30am Rosary; 1st & 3rd Sundays 11am Mass 2nd & 4th & 5th Sundays; 11am Word and Communion.
Contact G Kenworthy 0405 125 963. Fr A Hill Euroa 0439 033 029.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Nagambie St Andrew’s.
9am service 1st & 3rd Sunday and Seymour every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month.
Contact W Day 0429 933 116.
UNITING: Seymour and Avenel Uniting Church.
Sundays 9am Avenel, 11am Seymour.
Contact Rev J Payne 0408 176 754.
NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY: (Uniting Church) 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9.30am, Nagambie Senior Citizens’ Clubrooms.
Contact R Close 0402 286 277.
June
26 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.
July
ANZAC Day was observed at Euroa Health for aged care facility GraniteHill residents on Monday last week, with Euroa RSL president Phil Munt leading a service of remembrance.
The annual Euroa Health service is an opportunity for GraniteHill residents who are unable to attend other public services on ANZAC Day to pay their respects.
Euroa Secondary School captains recited the Anzac Requiem and Fr Norm Hart from St Paul’s Church Euroa led the group in prayer.
Two residents laid wreaths for their family members and Euroa Health CEO Melissa
Seymour laid a wreath on behalf of the board of management, staff, volunteers, residents and patients of Euroa Health.
“We all have so much to learn from even our own residents about their experience during and after the war, and this in itself is another benefit of what we do everyday - to be able to hear and see the emotion that wartime brought,” Ms Seymour said.
LAYING A WREATH: Euroa Health
CEO Melissa Seymour laid a wreath on behalf of the board of management, staff, volunteers, residents and patients of Euroa Health.
IT was a welcome home to a special band instrument on ANZAC Day at Euroa when Noel Tregaskis introduced Euroa Citizens Band members to a commemorative trombone.
The trombone had been presented to Mr Tregaskis’ grandfather William “Shinner” Saxon on his return from World War I.
William Saxon had been a member of the citizens band prior to enlisting in the Australian Imperial Forces and serving some two years on the battle fields of Gallipoli and France.
The trombone is engraved with Saxon’s name, details and thanks from the the Euroa Community.
It has been passed down through the family to Mr Tregaskis who is now the “keeper” of the instrument, with it passing down to his son and grandson in turn.
Band member and current trombone player Chris McClaren even tried the instrument, getting a tune from it much to the delight of other band members.
On a previous visit to Euroa, Noel and Lyn Tregaskis gained more insight into the grandfather’s service history and family history.
They were also given copies of letters home from William and his brothers - these were often published in the Violet Town Sentinel
and the Euroa Advertiser - both papers being owned by the family at the time.
The Tregaskis’s met with RSL historian Jeff Starkey the day before ANZAC Day and talked about William Shinner Saxon.
“He (Starkey) talked about Shin-
ners involvement in the community whether it was sporting teams, music or the RSL,” Mr Tregaskis said.
“He (Shinner) apparently spent a lot of time and energy to get the returned soldiers to join the RSL.
“He saw the importance of
comradeship continuing after the war at home and to not just, not talk about it.”
A group of returned soldiers met in October 1918 at the North Eastern Hotel and formed a sub branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia.
After a time it moved to the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Railway St and then to where it is now at VC Memorial Park.
Also in The Euroa Gazette on Tuesday, March 20, 1917 it published that a subscription list was being opened to replace Shinner’s lost trombone.
Hence the Citizen Band and district’s gift to Shinner.
“We started at the Historical Society on Sunday afternoon where the ladies were very helpful showing us the Saxon history items and they loved seeing the trombone and it’s connection,” Lyn Tregaskis said.
“We then tracked down Jeff Starkey and had a coffee with him.
“Through his interest, enthusiasm and efforts to inform us about Noel’s grandfather, he became our go between.
“He introduced us to many locals and band members - we felt that his involvement made our trip extra special.
“This is our fourth visit to Euroa since retirement and it won’t be the last.”
24 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.
August
28 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.
September
25 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.
October
23 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.
ANZAC DAY
Euroa marks the year’s ANZAC Day with well-attended services
eternal vigilance,” he said, reciting a famous quote.
ACCOUNTANTS
NOEL G O'MEARA ASSOCIATES
2 Binney Street, Euroa 3666
Ph: (03) 5795 2783 Fax: (03) 5795 1051
Email: euroanoel@bigpond.com
Financial Planning available by appointment
NEIL TOLSHER OF QUADRANT
FINANCIAL PLANNING AFSL NO. 223135
ABF PARTNERS PTY LTD
Accountants, Tax Agent, Small Business Specialist
43 Railway Street, Euroa
Ph (03) 5795 1885
Email: tax@abfpartners.com.au
ACCOUNTANTS & TAX ADVISERS
MMK ACCOUNTING
55 Railway Street, Euroa 3666
P: (03) 5795 3073
E: Pamela.Kiessling@mmkaccounting.com.au
SOLICITORS
TEHAN, GEORGE & CO
35 Binney Street, Euroa 3666
P O Box 176, Euroa 3666
Ph: (03) 5795 2101
E: euroa@tehangeorge.com.au
10A Tallarook Street, Seymour 3660
P O Box 154, Seymour 3660
Ph: (03) 5792 2244
E: seymour@tehangeorge.com.au
TOMKINSON GROUP
Surveyors - Engineers
Planners - Project Managers
33E Reid Street, Wangaratta 3677
Ph: (03) 5718 0151
Email: wangaratta@tomkinson.com
ACE VET HOSPITAL EUROA
4 Bury Street, Euroa
Ph: (03)5795 2888
Email: hello@acevet.com.au
WANT
RSL member Frank York said Euroa’s VC Memorial Park was overflowing at the dawn service.
On one side of the park attendees stood both behind and in front of the bronze statues, while on the other side attendees stood in a 10-deep row spilling from the sidewalk onto the street, with a line forming all the way back to the Northern Republic restaurant.
Volunteers served more than 200 breakfasts at the gunfire breakfast following the service.
Mr York said the high turnout rewarded the efforts he and other volunteers had made in organising the dawn service.
“We were happy people came and paid their respects and everyone had an enjoyable day,” he said.
RSL president Phil Munt was the MC at the late morning service and spoke about the war in Ukraine in his opening remarks.
“Last year I made reference to the brutal invasion of Ukraine and hoped this situation would not last long - unfortunately, the situation continues,” Mr Munt said.
He said he hopes the Australian government seeks peaceful relations with all countries, but it was also necessary for the government to be prepared for future conflicts.
“The price of freedom is
Lieutenant Daniel Nolte and MP for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland were the service’s two guest speakers.
It was Ms Cleeland’s third ANZAC Day ceremony that morning - she had earlier attended services in Seymour and Longwood, and later attended services in Violet Town, Warranbayne and Tatong.
Ms Cleeland said Euroa was a town with a proud legacy of ANZACs and ended her speech with a moving recitation of a poem named “The inquisitive mind of a child”.
Many of the service’s attendees had a story to tell about their family’s military service.
Four brothers, Neil, Daryll, Allen and Malcolm Rowarch, came from all around Victoria to march in Euroa for their father Richard Rowarch, who served in the 39th battalionthe first battalion to cross the Kokoda Trail.
Another attendee, Strathbogie farmer Tracey Thomson, said her father Henry Ross Smith suffered and sacrificed a lot, having been a prisoner on the Burma Railway for four years.
“When he was older I tried to talk to him about it, but he just used to get so upset about it,” Ms Thomson said.
“If our parents didn’t go to war and fight for our country, we wouldn’t have the freedom - we could be a totally different country now.”
On Easter Sunday 9th April, 230 kms west of Alice Springs near Haasts Bluff, long-awaited launch occurred, for the erection of a s20 metre cross, initiated by local Indigenous people. There’ve been years of delays but perhaps the timing was fitting, a God-incidence, because 100 years ago, four indigenous missionaries first came, revealing Scripture and the Gospel of Jesus Christ..
Media focuses much on the challenges facing Alice Springs, but here’s a good news indigenous story. Where there’s darkness Light can be seen too; as Indigenous churches and baptisms are growing in number. Aboriginal culture, like every culture, needs the Fathers’ ultimate forgiveness in order to be reconciled to Him (2 Cor.5:20) and then reconciled with brothers and sisters. The Holy Spirit is moving in the outback desert of central Australia.
“Seek first the Kingdom of God (Matt 6:33), and His Righteousness, then all things, shall be added unto you.” This cross will remind people of forgiveness, purpose, vision and hope! “Every soul needs the Saviour”, said Ikuntji Elder Kieran Malta, to Phil Edwards, CEO of Vison Christian Radio.
Forty years ago, the leaders of this community had a vision of establishing a giant cross atop rugged, majestic Memory Mountain. Years of faith and hard work has now made their dream a reality; with much fund-raising, and support from renowned Christian photographer, Ken Duncan. The steel structure of the “Forgiveness Cross”, can be seen for miles around; and promotes a message of forgiveness, to a culture that really didn’t have any understanding of it. Tradition said that if you did something wrong, you would suffer for it with payback and retribution which might include, the spilling of blood. But those four young missionary men, explained what Christ had done on the cross through His blood; that HE was speared in his side and His blood went into the ground to bring true forgiveness that lasts forever,_ which greatly impacted the tribal peoples then, in the western desert with hundreds coming to know Jesus and being baptised. Memory Mountain is named in honour of this Christian heritage still being felt today.
Years of red tape, fundraising, engineering challenges and searing heat have been overcome to see this beacon of hope standing tall in the very heart of our nation.
“They’re not saying we forgive white people; they’ve already done that; they’re saying, “God, forgive us all for trying to do things in our own way and let’s get our focus back on Jesus, whether black or white”. Indigenous problems are deep-seated, but a hand up is always preferable to hand-out!s The Voice we all really need to hear, as united people is the Lord Gods’ Voice. Th Ikuntji community throwns open the invitation for people to visit; and hope that it becomes a place of pilgrimage and a tourist attraction. In time, the Cross will be illumminated and accommodation will be built but until then it’s there_ for those willing to camp under the wondrous Milky Way!
(For more information, go to Facebook or Google www.memorymountain.com.au)
(you-tube songs: “Holy Highway” by Harry Barriya from Soft Sands Band; “Amazing Grace” by Gurrumul; “From Little Things Big Things Grow by Paul Kelly: “The Great Southland of The Holy Spirit” by Steve
FUN AND FUNDRAISING: Walk or run the Mansfield’s Mother’s Day Classic event to help raise money for breast cancer research.
THE annual Mothers Day Classic walk is back on again this year, so pencil Sunday, May 14 in the diary and get active for a worthwhile cause.
Raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research, the Australia-wide initiative has been running for 25 years and will this year host events around the state including
in Seymour, Shepparton and Mansfield.
Mother’s Day Classic events are held in up to 100 locations all across Australia.
Since the event’s inception, over 1.5 million participants have taken part, donating $41.45 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
In 2022, Mansfield raised
$18,654 for the charity.
“We’re hoping to match this amazing effort in 2023, and are encouraging the community to register and make this their own Mothers Day tradition,” Charlotte Lindsay, co-organiser of the Mansfield event, said.
To register, go to to www. mothersdayclassic.com.au and follow the prompts.
WE asked four students from Euroa Primary School to write letters to their mums for Mother’s Day.
These are their letters:
My mum is a very hardworking mum.
She does most of the jobs in the house.
Her Spaghetti Bolognese is the best.
She works hard to provide for our family.
She has beautiful blonde hair.
She loves going to the gym and kick-boxing.
She inspires me because she can do karate.
Thank-you Mum for everything you do for me.
My mum loves elephants and the colour Purple.
Mum is really good at making muffins.
She takes amazing care of me, while also working too.
Mum supports me with the decisions I need to make.
She listens and talks with me, and one day when I jokingly said I want to be an assassin - she said ‘Okay, you do you!’.
She is understanding of me as my own person.
Love you lots, Mum
She collects our cups and mugs and has one that says ‘I love Mum’.
My brother and I got it for her.
She tells me to be a good kid and get good grades.
I love that my mum is always helpful.
Thank-you for looking after me, Mum. -Ella
Mum likes dogs and cats.
She’s funny. She shows me funny videos.
-Haimi -EvelynMy mum likes surprises.
She is good at cleaning.
She likes dressing up to look nice, like when we went out for dinner.
Her favourite colour is orange.
Her laugh and smile makes me laugh and smile too.
Mum is a good cook.
She wraps Milk Ways and Cherry Ripes in pastry.
It melts in my mouth!
I love that she is so caring.
Love you, -Patrick
The annual Mother’s Day classic is a magnificent way to start your day
You too, my mother, read my rhymes
For love of unforgotten times, And you may chance to hear once more The little feet along the floor.
Because I feel that, in the Heavens above,
The angels, whispering to one another,
Can find, among their burning terms of love,
None so devotional as that of “Mother,”
Therefore by that dear name I long have called you.
You who are more than mother unto me,
And fill my heart of hearts, where Death installed you
In setting my Virginia’s spirit free.
My mother—my own mother, who died early,
Was but the mother of myself; but you
Are mother to the one I loved so dearly, And thus are dearer than the mother I knew By that infinity with which my wife Was dearer to my soul than its soul-life.
MOTHER
By LOLA RIDGE (1873-1941)Your love was like moonlight turning harsh things to beauty, so that little wry souls reflecting each other obliquely as in cracked mirrors . . . beheld in your luminous spirit their own reflection, transfigured as in a shining stream, and loved you for what they are not.
You are less an image in my mind than a luster I see you in gleams pale as star-light on a gray wall evanescent as the reflection of a white swan shimmering in broken water.
ON this week 20 years ago, Michelle Lee and her husband Greg Lee brought home a new baby, Jonty.
“Because Michelle has had muscular dystrophy - causing weakness of the legs and arms - Greg and Michelle knew that having a family was not going to be easy for them,” the Gazette printed.
“When Cailen arrived safely at thirty-five weeks, they were delighted, and after a couple of years they decided to try again.”
But the second time did not go well, with baby Peyton sadly dying of meningitis at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne.
But Michelle and Greg decided to make one more attempt to add to their family.
Jonty Lee was born on 16 January at 28 weeks and owing to complications, needed to be resuscitated after birth.
He was kept at the Royal Women’s Hospital for six weeks, then transferred to Shepparton for a further four weeks.
Eventually the Lees were able to bring Jonty home, shortly before Mother’s Day in 2003.
“We should be back into a normal family routine just in time to celebrate our special Mother’s Day,” Greg said happily.
ACROSS
4 Name the official printed reports of the debates and proceedings of parliament in Australia (7)
8 Which colourless, pungent gas is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen (7)
9 To be fully developed in body and mind is to have become what (7)
10 Name a unit of sound intensity (7)
11 What describes the obscuration of the light of a satellite by intervention (7)
12 What are organisations of persons with common cultural interests (6)
14 Name the art of painting on fresh lime plaster (6)
18 Which musical direction suggests moderately slowly and evenly (7)
21 What are shades of colour, expression, meaning, etc (7)
22 Name the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II (7)
23 To be pompous or bombastic in speech, is to be what (7)
24 Who brings a racehorse up to scratch (7) DOWN
1 Which soft material is used for stuffing, packing, etc (7)
2 Name the loose overgarment used by an artist (5)
3 To have treated someone with disdain, is to have done what (7)
4 Which Shakespearean character was the Prince of Denmark (6)
5 Name a former province in eastern South Africa (5)
6 Which term means pertinent or by the way (7)
7 To use evasive methods, is to do what (5)
13 Name a state in the Central United States (7)
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
15 What might we call that which turns round, as on an axis (7)
16 To be illegally between the ball and the opposing team’s goal line, is to be what (7)
17 Which person supervises the morality of others (6)
18 Name a WA racecourse (5)
19 Name a particular synthetic polyamide (5)
20 What in rugby is an alternative term for a scrimmage (5)
Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Built up polyp excretions (5)
Coat (5)
Dine (3)
Dreamlike (7)
Light emitting diode (3)
Loams (5)
Milk producing farms (7)
Mixture (5)
Public transport vehicle (3)
Saturday (abb) (3)
RESPONSIBLE Gambling Victoria are encouraging sporting clubs in the Strathbogie Shire to join the Love the Game Sporting Club Program, an initiative to combat the normalisation of sports gambling among young people.
Two clubs in the shire, Longwood Redlegs FNC and Avenel Football Netball Club, are already partners in the program.
Love the Game partners reject sponsorships from gambling providers and encourage young people to “love the game, not the odds”.
Longwood Redlegs president Rick Shiner said his club joined the program two months ago to send a message to young people.
“You’re in an environment where there are a lot of young men and young women that have this sort of stuff rammed down their throat, and this is our way of saying ‘Have another thought about it, it’s not necessarily a great thing to be throwing your money into’,” Mr Shiner said.
The initiative has strong community support, with a 2022 poll by the Australia Institute finding that 71 per cent of Australians agreed gambling ads on TV should be banned.
In 2021, about 346,000 gambling ads were shown daily on Victorian free-to-air TV - an average of 948 gambling ads a day or 39.5 an hour.
Love the Game are concerned kids “think it’s normal to bet on sport - that betting with mates is just what you do.”
Victorians aged between 18 and 24, the first generation to have been surrounded by gambling
ads since childhood, are now the largest group of sports bettors in the state.
Member for Euroa Anabelle Cleeland praised the Love the Game Sporting Club Program in an address to parliament last year.
“The gambling foundation have a wonderful program called Love the Game, and I would encourage every member [of parliament] to talk to their local sporting clubs
about it,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Really all that they have to do is guarantee that they are not going to take money from gambling sources.”
More than 700 sporting clubs and bodies across Victoria are Love the Game partners, from AFL teams to local bowls clubs.
To sign up your sporting club, visit https://lovethegame.vic.gov. au/join-love-game/.
COME and try yoga in Longwood.
To engage our community and promote wellbeing, the action group have secured the skills of Ingrid Hansson from custom yoga for four sessions of yoga over the month of May.
All you need to do is bring along a yoga mat, water bottle, wear something comfortable and relax and enjoy on behalf of the Longwood Action Group.
The sessions are at no cost for the Longwood community and will be held Tuesday May 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6.15-7.15pm at the Longwood Community Centre.
The lessons will be focused on all ages/stages of fitness.
Individuals can liaise with Ingrid after the completion of the complimentary sessions if they wish to engage her for further lessons at her normal fee. RSVPs to longwoodlookout@ gmail.com or any Longwood Action Group member are not necessary but strongly encouraged - or just come along.
We hope to see you there.
Please forward any information you would like included to longwoodlookout@ gmail.com.
IT was a big crowd at the footy club last Thursday night with the popular roast night attracting plenty of folk.
Lots of kids enjoyed AusKick and hot chips with their parents,
plus a delegation from the CFA who were hosting Tony from the Emergency Services Foundation as he walked through Victoria on ‘Tony’s Trek’ raising awareness of mental health issues for emergency services folk.
And there was heaps of fun at the footy club trivia night on Saturday.
Annabelle Cleeland, our state member for Euroa, opened photographer Bill Harris’ “Birds in the Wild” exhibition by Bill Harris at the backART Gallery in Cowslip St, Violet Town.
The exhibition is open until May 26, so there is plenty of opportunity to see these great pictures.
Trivia/quiz night at the pub started this week - Tuesday nights at 7pm.
Arrive before 6.30pm to get your teams ready; food will be available and the cost is $10 per person each week.
The Bowser Bean staff did their bit for World Wish Day (linked to Make a Wish) and they want to thank the community for their support in raising money for the cause.
Dressed in blue to ‘make wishes come true’ they were a great spectacle and had lots of smiling customers - good work ladies.
There seems to be a gremlin in someone’s calendar.
The dates for the 3669 lunches for the rest of the year are these, not the dates in village voice: May 19; June 16; August 18; September 15; October 20; November 17; December 15.
Please book with Mick O’Keefe on 0473 623 983.
45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, Victoria 3666
FEEHAN (nee McLaughlin), Kathleen Bernadine. 23/05/1939 - 27/04/2023
(Late of Benalla)
Passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Melbourne aged 83 years.
Loved and loving wife of Terry (dec).
Much loved and cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Jacinta (dec), Damien and Nicole, Justin and Jodie, Gerard (dec), Brendan, Therese and Christian (Norrish), Gabrielle and Barry (Watts), Felicity and Gerard (Knobel).
Loved and adored “Nanna/Nanna Kath” to Andrew and Heidi, Bridget, Tim; Ashleigh and Dave, Nick and Darcy, Toby and Alex; Thomas and Connor; James and Sarah; Cassie and Natasha; Jemima and Joseph.
Reunited with Dad, Jacinta and Gerard “May perpetual light shine upon her”
Servicing Euroa & District since 1937
FEEHAN. Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Kathleen Bernadine Feehan at the N J Todd Funeral Home, 81 Baddaginnie –Benalla Road, Benalla on Friday, May 5, 2023 commencing at 11am. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of mass for burial at the Benalla General Cemetery. To livestream funeral, go to the N J Todd Website and follow the links.
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STRATHBOGIE Shire
Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks is one of 121 mayors and councillors to participate in the City Powers Project’s call to the Federal Government for Fuel Efficiency Standards (FES).
Cr Binks said she wants the Australian Government to implement FES that will secure a pipeline of affordable lower and zero emissions vehicles for Australian communities, councils and business fleets.
“A FES increases
the supply of Electric Vehicles (EVs), and other efficient petrol and diesel vehicles, including affordable models already available in other countries,” she said.
“Because lots of large companies and governments buy cars in bulk and only hang onto their cars for a limited time, a bigger initial supply of EVs will lead to an expanded secondhand market a few years down the track, meaning more Australians will be able to get behind the wheel of an EV.”
AVENEL GOLF CLUB
MOTHER nature turned on the weather for our Saturday competition as we welcomed some Hidden Valley players who joined in to get prepared for the last round of pennant at Avenel on Sunday.
Thank you to everyone who has worked on the course, it’s a tough gig at the moment with all the growth but it’s as good as can be expected thanks to our volunteers.
Thank you to Mark Hannigan for doing the sands.
We played White tee Stableford today and had our best field for the season with 21 players.
There were some very good scores, but the runaway winner was one of our junior products, who started with the mygolf program in about 2018 and has been a regular in the junior comp since 2020, he broke his handicap properly for the first time today, and with 45 points Lachie O’Brien was a very deserving winner.
Runner up was Mark Hannigan who has been on a hot streak of late and would win most weeks with the 40 points he had today, including birdie on the 13th hole for the second week running.
37 Points was required for the ball comp, Tim Batten 38, Jed Smith 38, Scoota Donovan 37, Ron Harrison 37 and Campbell Smith 37 collected.
NTP 5th Jed Smith, 14th Justin Bassett, 18th Tim Batten. Drive and Pitch 17th Scoota Donovan.
Birdie Hole was the 3rd and Jed Smith claimed it with 1 of 5 for the day.
The Avenel Meats $100 meat tray was won by Mason Vearing, who won the Footy Clubs meat tray on Thursday night, everything’s coming up Millhouse.
Thank you to Sam Hannigan and Rachel Smith for serving up the Pulled pork rolls that were an absolute hit.
Thank you to Heath Wyllie of Bakers Delight Seymour & Shepparton for the beautifully fresh bread rolls.
Unfortunately, its season over for the men’s pennant after their results required didn’t go our way.
Thank you to the players who represented the club and to all the other clubs and players in our division for a great competition.
Good luck to Kilmore and Hidden Valley in the final next week.
The winners were Euroa’s own Marion McMartin and Scott Watson with 46 points over Jean Duff and Rick Langlands on countback.
Some really good individual scores have been posted during the week.
David Baker had a round he described as a once in five year’s events when he posted 44 points to win the Wednesday competition from Ian Horwood on 36.
Saturday it was Mick Anderson’s turn to shine with an impressive 42 points.
Gary Ritchies 40 points would on any other day have been good enough to win, but it saw him in second, one point ahead of Paddy McCarthy and Peter McMahon both on 39.
Cam Roper and O Robertson on 37, Nearest the pins went to Chris Burke on 15 and Laurie McMartin on 18. Gaz got 1 Drive & Pitch while Owen Robertson was good enough to collect 2 Drive & Pitches.
The Ladies have also been posting good scores in perfect autumn conditions.
The greens are back to their best after being scarified.
On Saturday, Lorraine Ellis had 37 points to win Division 1 and Michelle Thompson took out Division 2 with 36.
Wednesday Golf was won by Rachael Ritchie with 36. Good to have her back on course.
Marg McAlpin won Division 2 with 35 and Carol Bredden was the 9-hole winner.
Erica Mercer and Judy McLain each had rounds of 35 on both Wednesday and Saturday.
The winner of A & B Grades was Annette Mills with -3
The winner of C Grade was Kylie Carmichael.
Balls down the line for 18 went to Kylie and Jane Bow +1
Balls down the line for 9 went to Jane +1 and Karyn Thompson -1 on a C/B from Kylie.
N/P on the 3rd was Irene Keogh and on the 16th Karyn Thompson.
Chicken Run Results 27th April
There were 17 players for a Stableford round. The winner with 20pts was David Sudholz.
N/P on the 13th was Lindsay Hall and on the 16th David Sudholz.
The third and final round of the 2023 Nagambie golf club championships was a big day with a big field turning out, the course was in splendid condition and a free sausage sizzle was offered after the round.
The day belonged to Jeremy Ezard winning his 11th club champion title and doing it in style by also winning the stroke competition for the day a 71-1-70 was too good winning by 3 shots and claiming the championship by 10.
Runner up went to the gallant Michael Roberts throwing everything into his round including two eagles, a 3 shot hole out on the par five 4th and a two-shot hole out on the par four 10th, Roberts finished his round with 76-373.
FLOODED: The Great Alpine Road at Tarrawingee was among roads damaged by flood waters in October last year.
THE parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s major floods of October 2022 has provided a four-week extension to its submission deadline, with community input now due by June 5.
The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee is considering the state’s preparedness for and response to the disaster, what caused or contributed to the flooding and the adequacy and effectiveness of early warning systems.
Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland was pleased that the window for submissions has been extended to allow impacted communities across regional Victoria to have their voice heard.
“The upcoming inquiry into the devastating event will allow residents from these affected communities to have their voices heard,” Ms Cleeland said.
“This will be a great start on the road to recovery and the campaign to better prepare the region, and the state, against future flood events.”
During last month’s Strathbogie Shire Council ordinary meeting, Mayor Laura Binks also encouraged community members and organisations to make submissions to the inquiry.
To make a public submission to the inquiry, please visit https://new. parliament.vic.gov.au/ get-involved/inquiries/ floodinquiry/submissions/.
Thank you to everyone who made afternoon tea, helped in the kitchen and prepared the course for the hosting of pennant.
We’re a small club with big heart and every little bit helps.
Next Friday will be a 9-hole Stableford round off the White tees, tee off from 4pm onwards, keep groups to a 3 maximum in order to get around.
Next Saturday is Stroke off the Blue Tees. After the success this week there will be a hot feed available post round.
EUROA GOLF CLUB
THE Pennant season is over as the Euroa Club has not made it through to the finals.
It’s the first year in many that Euroa won’t be competing for Pennant honours.
Club Captain Ross Wishart thanked the three teams and their Captains Ed Carracher, Paddy McCarthy and Marcus Steers who represented the Club admirably throughout the tournament.
Thanks also to the Volunteers for helping to run the kitchen and the bar as well as Dav Mackrell and Phil Steers for presenting the course in beautiful condition for the 3 rounds hosted at Euroa. Good luck to the finalists at Marysville next week.
ANZAC Day saw 40 players compete for the RSL Perpetual Shield with visitors from Numurkah, Broadford and Avenel.
The qualifying round of the Murphy Motors honour board event have been played and the following matches are to be played before 20th May;
J Mider & P Robinson V D McNeur & K Mead
D Bubeck & D Farmer V D Mackrell & C Burke
R & G Langlands V R Day & B Rule
R Wishart & C Roper V P McCarthy & S Brook
This week the Club hosted the John Dewan Seniors Tournament on Monday and had the Ladies Tournament on Thursday.
Next Saturday Drummond Golf are the sponsors for the May Monthly Medal.
NAGAMBIE WOMEN’S GOLF
We had 10 players for a round of Stableford.
The winner of A,B & C Grades was Annette Mills with 34 pts.
The 9-hole Winner was also Annette with 17pts.
Balls down the line for 18 went to Annette 34pts, Irene Keogh 31pts and Karyn Thompson 28pts on a C/B from Moz Fowler.
Balls down the line for 9 went to Annette 17pts, Irene 16pts and Maureen King 14 pts.
Only 1 N/P winner and that was Annette on the 8th.
Results Wednesday 26th April
Once again, we had 10 players for a
Third place was a rampant Gary Bow trying to chase down the C grade championship leader only to fail in his quest by one stroke Bow recorded a 9118-73.
The respective leaders of each grade from the previous week all held on for victory after the final round, A grade went the way of Michael Nolan with a three round net total 222.
B grade had a runaway winner leading from the outset and never looked like being challenged, Phil Hageman with the lowest net of any grade for the championship 220.
C grade saw Greg Whitman hang on and win after being hunted down by the trailing pack with the lead possibly changing multiple times throughout the round, Whiteman held his nerve for a hard-fought victory and 233 total.
Nearest the pin prizes went to the pin seeker David Sudholz on the 3rd, the veteran Alby Seenan on the 8th the crashing and bashing Ben Cassar on the 13th and the man who always has a story to tell Gary Bow on the 16th.
Next week the big events continue at the Nagambie golf club the 2022 edition rescheduled Goulburn Cup sponsored by the Nagambie Rowing club will be held, it is an open event entry can be forwarded to David Love 0419 672 442 or Ronda Richards 0408 349 505, assembly is 9.30am shotgun start 10am.
VIOLET TOWN UNDER 11s
DOOKIE came out strong.
The girls tried their very best throughout the whole game.
Gypsy and Isla did well in defence getting a few intercepts.
Sophie did well driving forward to the ball. Bella and Heidi worked well together to try and feed the ball into the shooters.
All the girls showed amazing sportsmanship and team work for the whole four quarters
Final Scores: Dookie - 37 defeated Violet Town - 0
Awards:
Best On: Sophie Hokianga
2nd Best: Gypsy Campbell
VIOLET TOWN UNDER 15S
After a week off Violet Town was hoping to get out to a good start, but Dookie got some early intercepts putting Violet Town on the back foot.
Violet Town settled and got back into the game with some great passages of play, with everyone moving and working well together.
Changes were made by both sides at three quarter time, and unfor tunately Dookie push out the lead and took control of the game, not allowing Violet Town many opportunities to score in the last quarter.
A great effort by all, with some fantastic netball played.
Final Scores: Dookie - 43 defeated Violet Town - 17
Awards:
Best On: Elliette Jefferys
2nd Best: Isabella Jones
VIOLET TOWN C GRADE
It was a slow start for our C Grade girls going down by 16 in the first quarter. The defenders worked tirelessly putting pressure over every pass and creating multiple turn overs, however they struggled to convert these turn overs into goals.
The second half of the game the girls were able to contain Thunders run, they lifted the defensive pressure across the court and were able to run out the game with strong defence.
Final Scores: Dookie - 46 defeated Violet Town - 4
Awards:
Best On: Kara-lee Mason
2nd Best: Olivia Kloot
VIOLET TOWN B GRADE
First quarter Towners had a slow start but gained their footing towards the end with Lilly shooting well.
First quarter scores 5 to 14, Dookie’s way. Second quarter Towners kept working steadily both in goals with Kat and Lilly, and in defence with Jayde, Bri and Emma, working hard to gain rebounds and apply pressure. At half time scores were 10 to 24, Dookie’s way. Third quarter, attackers struggled to keep it in play, with Kasey, Lil and Kat working hard, but Dookie’s defence managed to gain turnovers.
Scores 13 to 36, Dookie.
Last quarter, Towners managed to steadily feed the ball back into the attack end with Sarah and Jayde creating opportunities down the court.
In the end Dookie remained strong today with the final scores being 18 to 47.
Final Scores: Dookie - 47 defeated Violet Town - 18
Awards:
Best On: Bri Cotchin
2nd Best: Sarah Jacka
VIOLET TOWN A GRADE
Coming out strong, our A Grade kept the game even, down by 1 goal at the end of the first quarter.
A huge and tough second quarter saw Kolby and Kate working tirelessly in defence but unfortunately Thunder now had a nice little lead.
Fighting hard throughout the third quarter saw Towners have an even quarter, with Macey and Jo fighting hard for the ball, however they were unable to reduce the gap.
The fourth quarter saw Towners continue to fight hard and the loss a defender due to injury saw Thunder increase their margin but just a bit more.
Today Thunder was too strong and came away with a win by 16 goals.
Final Scores: Dookie - 55 defeated Violet Town - 39
Awards:
Best On: Kate Sloan
2nd Best: Imy Law
VIOLET TOWN SENIOR FOOTBALL
A best on ground performance by Jordan Lampi was not enough to get the home side over the line, in a bruising encounter the visitors, Dookie, proved too good to win by 36 points.
It was a much-improved effort by the towners and despite Lampi collecting 41 possessions, 16 of those contested he tried to will the home team over the line.
Little patches of 10 minutes here and there hurt the home side, one patch yielded Dookie 4 goals, another patch 3 goals, in a close encounter these periods hurt.
As well as Lampi, youngster Charlie Thompson was simply brilliant.
Riley Dowell is Riley Dowell, tough, uncompromising, 29 touches, 11 tackles he just doesn’t know how to give up.
Conor Daley was all class as we look to see how good he may get, Tom McKay made it 3 weeks in a row as Mr Consistent, and Jac Tempy was hard at winning many possessions.
Disappointing to be 0 and 3, but at club level a full complement of seniors, all netball sides fielded, an enormous crowd the club couldn’t be in a better position to move forward for years ahead.
This week in doesn’t get any easier, a rebounding Tallygaroopna on their beautiful ground, credit to Shepparton Council for supporting small
clubs, it’s a chance for the travellers to maybe sneak a win.
Violet Town: 9.7.61
Dookie: 14.13.97
Best: J.Lampi, T.McKay, R.Dowell, C.Daley, L.Greenwood and J.Temby
Goals: R Sutherland 3, J Temby 1, A Maclean 1, T Green 1, A Padbury 1, J Lampi 1, J Herring 1 RESERVES
Another week with Good Numbers, yet another battle for the guys on field.
This week we had a few players miss out on games in the Reserves which only a few weeks was hard to Fathom, although with a few pull out last minute a few of the third’s boys who had a bye stepped up to have a Kick in the reserves to fill the full Side.
Jesse Butterworth and Shannon Atkinson were the best for the town out on the Wings.
Hopefully with the influx of new players the boys stick together and can continue to improve with some regularity and familiarity of teammates.
Violet Town: 0.0.0
Dookie: 15.16.106
Best: J Butterworth, S Atkinson, J Lloyd, M Elliott, K Dunn, G Hutton
Under 14’s football Dookie made their way across to Violet Town on Saturday to face a keen and eager Violet Town side.
With a couple of outs with sickness early Saturday
morning we knew we had to work extra hard to cover the holes.
The kids fought hard with Parker doing a great job at centre half back.
Ryder Loomes played his first game on a permit from Finley, and it was good to add his height to the side.
Hopefully we see him a few more times through the year.
The small guys were working hard again, Jai put pressure on and go the ball forward on a number of occasions. Liam Antonis played his best game; he was like a new player chasing opposition players down and putting his body on the line with a brilliant mark in the third quarter.
Unfortunately for the kids, they had worn down and played the worst we had all year which didn’t help the score board.
The kids are keeping the heads high, as they know we are younger and smaller than most, but our effort is still punching above our weight division.
We move on to our old rival Shepparton East this week.
Awards
Ryder Loomes and Liam Antonis
A great night was had Saturday following the football, over 120 in attendance for trivia night, well done and pats on the back to Lou Abley & Matt Holmes who controlled the evening that all enjoyed!
ROUND one and the sun is shining to welcome the under 11 girls back to SNA netball.
Excitement is high as captain Chloe Squires tosses the coin and wins the ball.
Jessica Lipscombe starts us off with the first centre pass in her very first game for the Euroa Magpies.
Despite all girls showing a few nerves in the first quarter and struggling to get that first goal through the ring they all kept working hard.
Highlights were a great intercept by Zara Hill in GK and strong rebound skills from Isla Moore in GD.
Quarter Time Score: Euroa Black 0 - St Brendan’s Thunder 3.
After a few encouraging words from Coach Bec and an interchange switch that brings Tully Watson and Chloe into the game, the girls take the court again. Highlight was Evie Buchanan scoring the first goal of the season after a great passage of play created by Tully and Leila Thompson from the centre pass.
Great perseverance was seen by all players across the court.
Half Time Score: Euroa Black 1 - St Brendan’s Thunder 4
Crystal Lipscombe, also playing her first game for the Maggies, begins the third quarter in Centre and does a great job at sticking with her player.
In a switch up of positions Isla and Tully combine very well in goals and produce a confident early goal, ably supported by Lylah Hamill in WA, who showed amazing speed and support to bring the ball down the court.
Leila in GD showed strong defence and produced intercepts in our defensive end.
Three Quarter Time Score: Euroa Black 3 - St Brendan’s Thunder 8
Lylah kicked off the fourth quarter with a centre pass that converted into a great goal from Evie in GS. Spirits remained high throughout the game and the girls played right through to the very end.
Unfortunately, St Brendan’s were too strong this week and the girls come
away with a few things to work on with Coach Bec at training.
Overall, a great first game for a team that is still coming together and will only continue to improve.
The best is yet to come.
Final Score: Euroa Black 5St Brendan’s Thunder 13 Award winners this week were Jessica Lipscombe and Leila Thompson.
THERE were plenty of nerves in this young Euroa team, as they take to the court for their first ever match, under the expert guidance of coach Jamie Hamill.
GVGS started strong with 3 consecutive goals in the first quarter, but Euroa showed promise with some nice passages of play through the middle third.
Euroa’s defence were under pressure but showed great persistence.
GS Zoe scored Euroa’s first goal and the Euroa crowd went wild.
The inexperience of Euroa showed but the girls fought hard and made some great interceptions.
In time if they can slow down their passing, they will make better decisions.
Passing was strong in the third quarter, from centre, Skye, to Millie B, on to Harper, who passed to Zoe popping another goal into the hoop.
Ella showed great potential alongside Chloe in defence, meanwhile Millie S is making it tricky for her opponent to get space.
As we went into the final quarter Olivia applies great pressure as GD.
The ball moved swiftly down to Lillli in the goal circle.
This quarter is better from Euroa, showing the bright future of these young netballers.
Better attacking and attempts on goal.
Overall, a fantastic effort, the girls showed a great comradery and a lovely team spirit to each other and their opponents.
Euroa 2 GVGS 19.
THE Euroa Junior Under 13 Primary Section 1 team had a ripper of a first game against Girgarre at the Shepparton Netball Courts.
Asha Embling captained the team for their first game of the season, taking the girls
through their warmup, winning the toss and choosing to take the center pass.
The game got off to an impressive start with Bethan Burton quick to shoot the first goal.
The midcourt continued to move quickly during the quarter with Bethan and Sissy Davey continuing to goal with accuracy extending Euroa’s lead at the ending the quarter Euroa 13 to Girgarre 0.
The second quarter seen Grace Eddy, Molly Fowler and Daisey Cameron dominating the midcourt.
Bethan and Adelaide Downie continuing to extend Euroa’s lead by converting a further 11 goals.
Lara Saxon and Asha defended strongly, with Girgarre only scoring a single goal up until half time.
Half time score Euroa 24 to Girgarre 1.
Coach Saxon made some changes during the last half, allowing a great goaling combination of Bethan and Lara, who worked tirelessly to convert every opportunity into a goal to extend Euroa leads.
Molly, Asha, Daisy and Adelaide worked tirelessly to move the ball through the midcourt seamlessly.
Strong defence and interceptions by Sissy and Grace helped keep Girgarre to scoring only two goals for the game.
Coach Kim Saxon had loads of encouragement for the girls at each quarter break, giving the girls positive feedback about their game.
She asked the girls to continue to make space, use strong shoulder passes, keep the talk up on the court and enjoy the game.
The girls combined as a new team very well and played beautifully together, their hard work was rewarded with a win. Final Score Euroa 40 to Girgarre 2.
Award winners today Bethan Burton and Grace Eddy.
The Euroa Under 13 Secondary side wasted no time in asserting its dominance over Kyabram from the moment the whistle blew for its debut game at Shepparton on Saturday.
They tossed off the nerves and confidently set about piling on the goals with GS Grace McKellar and GA Zahara Johns combining beautifully under the ring.
Ella-Marie Kearns playing in the centre worked effectively with WA Willow Timperley to deliver the ball down to the goalies.
In defence Ellie Robinson and Shelby Baker put their height advantage to good use and rebounded consistently to turn the ball over.
The Magpies scored 14 to 0 in the first term with the side remaining unchanged save swapping Maisy Wilson to Centre.
The side led by 18 goals at half time when Grace Hill came in at GS and Heidi Taresch went to WA.
WD Willow Hamill was vital in the third term and presented as an option in defence and through the centre.
The Magpies sailed home with a comfortable 34-6 victory. Best went to Ella-Marie Kearns and Maisy Wilson.
Coach Jason Timperley commended the girls for their commitment to the ball and one another.
He said there were some very encouraging passages of play from the Magpies and was excited to see how they would progress as a team.
The Magpies take on Tatura at Shepparton this Saturday.
ON a perfect late April Sunday morning, the Euroa under 14s had their first home game of the new season against a Shepparton Notre Dame team. At the first bounce of the day Ollie Robertson showed that he was out to exert his in fluence rising high to affect the first tap out of the day.
After winning the first clearance, the young Mag-
pie outfit soon found themselves defending for much of the quarter against a well drilled and slick team.
Aaron Van Den Berghe and Will Davey were marshalling the troops down back however the speed and size of the opposition was overwhelming.
As the second quarter got under way it was evident that the Euroa team needed to show an increased level of grit and polish.
Darby Hoare, against
more mature bodies, Ethan Saxon and Ryder McLure were showing their mates what was required to compete against the strong team that confronted them.
Despite not bothering the scorers in the first half the young Magpies didn’t drop their bundle.
Ollie Wilson, Koby Ross and Jackson Walker started to present more, and the team were looking more dangerous and giving the Shepparton team some-
thing to think about.
The final quarter saw Euroa finally get a score that they deserved with all players lifting to make the last quarter a very competitive stanza with Ben Creevey, Haime Wolfenden, Patrick Murphy, Ma Beckman and Ollie Rozema putting their best foot forward.
Despite coming up against a superior side the Euroa team kept at their task all day and were able to slow down the scoring
rate of the opposition in the second half.
Final scores: Shepparton Notre Dame 12 13 - 85
Euroa 0 1 - 1
Better players: Ethan Saxon, Darby Hoare, Ryder McLure, Ollie Robertson, Ben Creevey UNDER 16S
By JASON MILLER Euroa vs KyabramWHAT a beautiful day for a game of football today Euroa hosted Kyabram in the second grading game. It was flat out from the
first bounce, Euroa knew it was in for a big day.
Kyabram made our boys run from start to finish with the final score being Kyabram 25-14-164 to Euroa 1-0-6.
A few highlights were Campbell Baker putting his body on the line to be awarded a free kick and scoring Euroa’s only goal, and all the boys working well as a team with tackles.
Next week the team will be hosting Shepparton Notre Dame Gold.
AS the scribe has been mentioning over the past two weeks, the reserves would have a number of good players to come into our team and this was to be the case last Saturday.
The opposition were struggling for numbers as they come onto the ground and were helped by players from their under eighteen team.
From the commencement of the game, it appeared that the Magpies would have to be on the ball as the United team were quickly out of the blocks, moving the ball well and showing strong run over the ground.
As the game continued our team started to get their game going, taking it right up to the opposition slowly taking control of the game, winning at the stoppages and getting the ball into our forward line where Robbie Wilson was a focal point.
As the game progressed, our team continued to break away from United to gain a good break on the scoreboard.
The United team were to be congratulated as they continued to take the game up to our players, hitting the
scoreboard but not being able to bridge the gap.
The side was well served through Robbie Wilson, who came away from the game with a seven-goal tally, along with the addition of Pat Horsburgh and Ash Hobbs for their first games for the season.
Jack Frewen was also in for his first game, returning from a leg injury, whilst a new player to the club, Jack Christie, also returning from injury incurred during the Mansfield game, helped greatly with the team balance.
Craig Bamford was again a strong contributor for the side along with James Ivill working hard at the stoppages, providing good run for the on-ball group.
Mitch Penman again played well in defence, building on his confidence after a couple of years with bad injuries.
Declan Redfern was in the best again with the young group, led by Keily Jager and Josh Robertson, continuing their development becoming very good players for the team as we move into the season.
Coach Linc McKernan was again a strong leader, holding the backline while being well assisted by Nick McCabe.
Lachie Cooke worked hard on his wing, giving much run to the team.
This was a good win as the opposition have started the season with strong wins and hope-fully as we go forward, we will have additional players which will strengthen our team.
Euroa 15-9-99 defeated United 9-7-61
Goal Kickers Euroa: Craig Bamford (2), Harrison Lane (2), Nic Hill (1), Robbie Wilson (1)
Best Players: Jack Christie, Craig Bamford, Declan Redfern, Pat Horsburgh, Josh Robertson, Robbie Wilson
By SCOTT WALTERSRound four football kicked off Saturday morning with Euroa U18s hosting Shepparton United at a sunbathed Memorial Oval.
The Magpies welcomed back Brodie Hamill, Edward Tilton and Alif Chambers who missed last week and vicecaptain Mitchell Walters who played his first game of footy in 10 months after breaking his leg last year, we thank Robert Sarson for filling in this week and Coby Henery plus Seamus Whitzell from United who played all game for the pies.
Euroa won the first clearance and first score of the game a behind.
Will Creevey was working hard in the midfield and Cohen Paul, who was coming under plenty of attention from the opposition, was marking strongly around the ground.
Mitch Walters took out 10 months of frustration in a crunching rundown tackle.
The first quarter was an even contest, but the Pies couldn’t convert, finishing the quarter with four behinds.
Euroa 0 - 4 - 4 Shepparton United 3 - 4 - 22
Euroa started the second quarter slowly - United jumped out kicking three early goals.
Euroa worked their way back into the second half of the quarter, inspired by a Brodie Hamill run down tackle.
Cohen Paul kicked a goal after marking strongly.
Dublin Anderson was making space and the boys finished the quarter well.
Half time Euroa 1-5-11 Shepparton United 8-7-55
The third quarter was Euroa’s best quarter for the day, they worked the ball well from the back line for Walters to mark in the center, bump and get forward to kick Euroa’s second goal.
The boys filling in from United were working well.
Euroa played patient footy, waiting for and hitting the right targets.
Creevey hit up Walters 35 out who goaled again.
The forward line worked hard to keep the ball in and Creevey kicked his first goal.
Caid Miller and Brodie Hamill were rucking well.
Seamus Whitzell marked in the pocket and kicked Euroa’s fourth goal for the quarter.
Three quarter time: Euroa 5-6-36 United 13-9-87
The last quarter started with Euroa winning the ball out of the center with Cohen Paul going into the ruck and giving Euroa the first use of the ball.
Euroa’s backline worked hard all day, Robert Lawrence kick outs continually finding teammates, Walter Jackson and Bailey Allen working hard throughout while Kusuma Wolfenden and Alif Chambers stuck to their task well, as did the whole team.
These boys don’t give up and to their credit play their games right out.
In the end a stronger United team ran out winners.
Euroa 5-7-37 defeated by Shepparton United 19-15-129
Best players Will Creevey, Mitchell Walters, Cohen Paul, Dublin Anderson, Caid Miller, Brodie Hamill Goal Kickers Mitchell Walters 2, Cohen Paul 1, Will Creevey 1, Seamus Whitzel 1
A
GRADE By SALLY REDFERNEUROA was keen for a good start this week and players did that with everyone applying pressure from the first centre pass, creating a turnover and getting the first score on the board.
From there confidence grew.
Goalers Mia Sudomirski and Olivia Morris were positioning well in the ring, and Eliza Hoare and Kellie Davidson were feeding them with quick passing.
Pinpoint goaling meant the Magpies ended the quarter with an 8-goal lead.
During the second quarter the Euroa defence was relentless.
Ellie Warnock and Tylah Marchbank were forcing errors from the Demons, giving the Magpies plenty of the ball.
United could not seem to find an answer for Euroa’s momentum and the lead had extended out to 22 by the main break.
Start of the third and some changes seemed to make Euroa a little rattled.
United were finding opportunities to take advantage of, but the Maggies quickly gained composure and started to
create some lovely passages of play and extended their lead again by the end of the third.
Euroa needed to show they could put four strong quarters together and they certainly did this, even with a change in the goal ring.
Bree Poole and Olivia Morris worked seamlessly together with Olivia having a day out with 50 goals for the game, but it was certainly a whole team effort making best player picks a tough job.
Special congratulations to Grace Warnock who played her 100th GV League game on Saturday.
Best players as awarded by the coach: Olivia Morris, Mia Sudomirski, Eliza Hoare
B GRADE
Saturday saw Euroa’s B grade team notch up another win for the 2023 season, defeating Shepparton United on home turf at Memorial Oval.
While the game was played under deceptive sunshine and blue skies, the biting wind was a constant reminder that winter is coming.
Euroa started strongly, going into the first break with a slight lead.
Kelly Hill played an
absolute blinder at goalkeeper, a constant blur of movement as she intercepted, rebounded and redirected play with aplomb.
Ably supported by Millie Watson and Rhi Teichert, the United goalers were under significant, unyielding pressure from the first whistle.
The Magpie midcourt covered a lot of ground on Saturday
Abbie Ellis, Sienna Trotter, Caitlyn Elliott and Megan O’Bree were decisive in their leads, and stuck tight to their direct opponents to lessen United attacking opportunities.
With coaches Kellie Davidson and Demi Walker yelling encouragement and advice from the sidelines,
the Magpie lead continued to increase with each quarter.
Cass Payne and Molly Redfern once again combined well with the experience and dogged determination of Sarah Ternes in the Euroa goal ring.
Despite a considerable height discrepancy, the Magpie goalers rebounded with purpose against their taller opposition and used their teammates on the ring to move the ball in and out of the ring at speed in order to find better shooting positions.
At the final whistle, it was the Magpies by 10 goals, a win made even more special by the fact that the Euroa team have definitely played better before.
The win on Saturday wasn’t pretty- there were some wayward passes, some overly ambitious plays, some silly mistakes and some inaccurate goaling.
Yet despite all this, Euroa still played well enough to beat a team that has always provided huge challenges in the past.
Promising signs indeed, but next week against the Shepp Swans, a return to the Magpie’s usual clean, direct style of play would be much preferred.
Congratulations to Abbie Ellis on 50 fabulous games for Euroa.
Abbie is a lovely netballer, and an even lovelier person to have around the club.
She is quick to offer help to anyone who needs it and is an excellent role model for her younger teammates.
Always cheerful, always positive and now only 300 more games to go.
Best players as awarded by the coach: Kelly Hill, Abbie Ellis, Millie Watson
B RESERVEEUROA had a strong start to the game against Shepparton United on Saturday, with Tayla Robinson on the wing, and Hannah Kubeil in centre, creating beautiful passages
of play through the centre third, setting the shooters up for success.
Annika Sutherland was working her usual magic in the goal ring, and when combined with the wisdom of Marnie Burton at goal attack got the Pies off to a strong lead by the end of the quarter.
A nasty injury to Tayla Robinson in the second term saw play momentarily cease and the game was moved, as players, umpires and spectators all picked up sticks and shifted over to the ‘old court’.
The club and supporters wish Tayla a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her zipping around the court and yelling encouragement to her teammates in the not-toodistant future.
Through-out the entire game the Euroa defensive end worked tirelessly and achieved success with multiple, critical turnovers.
Janneke Kruger was an asset for her team, creating many opportunities with her strong defensive efforts.
Whilst there were many positional changes made during the four quarters, Euroa were able to adapt and obtain the desired win, adding another four points to their season’s tally.
Best players as awarded by the coach: Janneke Kruger, Marnie Burton, Hannah Kubeil.
By IAN SHINER
IN ideal weather on an oval in excellent condition after 1407 days the Redleg senior football team are back on the winners list.
A determined five goal to one last quarter ensured a positive result.
Great joy for the coaches’ players and all connected with the Redlegs.
Rhys Cason with 6 goals
was our best and he received good support from Jye Formosa and Broden Plowright.
The Reserves lost one that they very easily could have won and were a very disappointed group at the final siren.
Better players included Zayde Macleod, Ryley McDonald and James Tunchon.
Once again, our under 18s faced bigger stronger oppo-
Friday, May 5
sition but at times were able to string some good passages of play together.
Connor Peterson our best with Ruckman Nathan Groom and Blake Cooper also showing out.
The club sends best wishes to young player Noah Pearce who received a bad injury during the game.
We hope you have a speedy recovery.
The under 14s had a tough
Carlton vs. Brisbane Lions (MRVL) (N)
Saturday, May 6
Richmond vs. West Coast Eagles (MCG)
Geelong Cats vs. Adelaide Crows (GMHBA)
Gold Coast SUNS vs. Melbourne (MS) (T)
GWS GIANTS vs. Western Bulldogs (MO) (N)
Fremantle vs. Hawthorn (OS) (N)
Sunday, May 7
Port Adelaide vs. Essendon (AO)
Collingwood vs. Sydney Swans (MCG)
North Melbourne vs. St Kilda (MRVL) (T)
game against the strong Undera side but persevered to the final siren.
Riley Walker a standout with support from Cooper Goodall and how good was Ned Butler in his first game with the Redlegs kicking one of our goals.
No luck for the netball girls in a difficult day against the Lions.
Heartbreak for the under 17s going down by just one
goal while the under 15s lost by only two goals.
So close.
It is rewarding to see our junior netball teams so competitive.
Congratulations to our interleague representatives in the KDL junior netball team
Bella Trait Larni Shiner Kady Francis-Smith and Cassie Rawlings.
A great honor, you will do our club and league proud.
Very pleasing to see such a big crowd at the Pepper Mill after the game to celebrate an enjoyable day of sport.
Longwoods next game will be May 13 at Redlegs stadium against Avenel. This is the “Back to” game, and an invitation is extended to all with Longwood football netball connections to attend and enjoy this day and evening.
TIPSTER: Jacqui Thomson
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TOO BIG, TOO STRONG: Ruckman Andrew Smith proved far too powerful for his opposition and was well supported by Will Hayes (right).
ANOTHER cracking day for country sport presented at Memorial Oval last Saturday with the Euroa Magpies playing host to their counterparts from Shepparton United.
The senior game of football began with a decent crowd in attendance and the sun shining brightly.
Veterans Andrew Bell (wedding) and Marcus Varley (injury) were replaced by Erish Uthayakumar who was in for his first game of the year, and level-headed defensive gun Max Gleeson.
Ruckman Andrew Smith leapt high at the first bounce and had his midfield licking their lips right throughout the afternoon as he was able to give them first use of the ball time and again.
Nathan Stewart Smith some wonderful support in this role and was able to replicate his efforts
when it was his turn in the ruck, using his high leap to full advantage.
This midfield supply meant the likes of Jett Trotter (5 goals) and Erish Uthayakumar (5 goals) were being provided with ample opportunity up forward.
However, both these key forwards had plenty of attention from the United opposition, which meant they still had to work hard to hit the scoreboard.
Despite the seeming dominance in play, inaccurate kicking meant the score at quarter time was relatively level.
It was to be throughout the second quarter where the Magpies would stamp their authority on the outcome of the match, booting an unanswered 6 goals to head into the main break with a comfortable lead.
After half time, the match provided some wonderful highlights, none more so than seeing the younger brigade of
Darby Wilson, Nic Burke and Ryan Hill acquit themselves brilliantly, showing the supporters what a bright future the club has with their excellent speed, poise and skill on display.
The Hayes brothers Will and JD were also settling into their groove as they drove their side forward with much class.
Ryan Pendlebury, Max Gleeson, Jack McKernan and Adam Giobbi held the backline together superbly and were relishing in the forward line defensive efforts, which in turn made their role down back more effective.
Some wonderful team-oriented play indeed.
The team takes on Shepparton Swans next week over at Princess Park in Shepparton and with a threeone win-loss record at this stage Euroa are looking to consolidate their position in the top four in the early phase of season 2023.
SCORES: ROUND 2
Euroa vs Shepp United
3.4 9.13
5.5
13.17 5.9 15.20
GOALS: EUROA: Jett Trotter 5; Erishmiilan Uthayakumar 5; Peter Cairns 1; Zac Gleeson 1; Jd Hayes 1; Andrew Smith 1; Nathan Stewart 1. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Kyle Clarke 1; Jayden Magro 1; Robbie Mifka 1; Fergus Pinnuck 1; Liam Serra 1. BEST: EUROA: Will Hayes, Max Gleeson, Jd Hayes, Adam Giobbi, Jack McKernan. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Mitchell Roche, Sheldon Bogdan, Damien Pigatto, Marcus Wattie, Adam Pigatto. Next Week: Shepparton Swans vs Euroa
Saturday, May 6
John Riordon Reserve Princess Park
