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Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

AVENEL - EUROA - LONGWOOD - NAGAMBIE - STRATHBOGIE - VIOLET TOWN Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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Supervise our crossings

MEANING OF EASTER USUALLY children look forward to Easter eagerly awaiting the Easter Bunny to sneakily leave chocolates but for students at St John’s Primary School, Euroa it is a time for reflection and learning about the true meaning of Easter, the message of the cross. Last week prep students used their artistic skills to create a collage over the cross as part of their lesson. Picture are (from left) Georgia Newton and Lily Hamilton who were thrilled to show off their collage creations - although there was still a bit to finish off while Aaryan Bhasi was still working on his.

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WWI history in photos

Go ahead with 268 lake lots Nagambie and 19 Lobbs Subdivision S bdi i i approved pp d after ft 3-year 3-y process p Lane, Nagambie.

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

APPROVAL for a 48ha (268 lot) residential subdivision, abutting Lake Nagambie, has passed through Strathbogie Shire Council and will now be presented to the Minister for Planning for final approval.

The subdivision has taken some three years to get through various stages and processes including rezoning from Farming to General Residential Zone.

During the process only three submissions were made to the original application put to council

by Spiire Australia and CRC Constructions on behalf of the developer.

At council’s March meeting the motion put to councillors was unanimously passed with Cr Reg Dickinson moving and seconded by Cr Sally HayesBurke.

In speaking for the motion Cr Dickinson said, “This has been three years in the making and I think it is great for Nagambie - it is in line with council’s growth strategy for the area”.

As approval for this subdivision has been before the minister previously, a fast ‘sign off ’ is expected.

Stage one of the subdivision is expected to commence within a

couple of months with stage two to follow on shortly afterwards.

When first presented at the council meeting held in September 2020, council unanimously resolved to seek ministerial authorisation to prepare and exhibit a combined planning scheme amendment (C80) and permit application P2019096 for land 401 High Street,

The application sought planning permit approval for the subdivision of the land for a multi-lot residential subdivision, the creation/alteration of access to the Transport Zone Category 2 (High Street), and the removal of native vegetation and associated earthworks.

The land was identified in the Nagambie Growth Management Strategy

2008 and is well located and adjacent to current Residential zoned land.

The Nagambie Growth Management Strategy and the Nagambie Structure Plan both identify the land for residential development which will provide for the continuation of urban growth with the township.

Both plans were extensively consulted during the three year process.

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Flying flags for worthy celebrations Euroa CFA

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

WHEN, where and who can fly flags within the Strathbogie Shire has been defined by council with the adoption of a new Flag Flying Policy.

Presented to the March meeting of council, the 11page document outlines when flags can be flown and who may request them at certain dates/times of the year.

Council most recently received a request to fly the Rainbow flag on International Day Against Homphobia, Biphobia and Transphobia to be held annually on May 17.

At the time of the request, council had no process in place to manage this request, or other community flag flying requests it may receive.

At council’s December meeting, councillors resolved to develop a draft protocol for flying flags

particularly using existing council owned poles in Binney Street, Euroa and High Street, Nagambie.

This draft policy was presented to council on March 25 for consideration and was duly adopted.

As a part of the development process, officers undertook benchmarking against other councils to provide insights into current practices and policies for community flag flying.

This policy will not apply to the four flag poles located at council’s municipal office in Euroa.

The four flags flying permanently at this site are the Australian, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island and Taungurung flags.

These flags will continue to be flown, with no change.

Among the policies and procedures requests for flying flags must be submitted to council online or via hard copy and must be made at least six weeks prior to the

start date of the proposed community flag flying event.

Only requests from community members residing in Strathbogie Shire applying as an individual or representing a community group or club operating in the shire, will be eligible for consideration.

Community members requesting to have a community flag flown, if successful, must supply their own flag/s and all flag/s must be professionally made and be in as new or in good condition with no tears and not faded.

Some of the flags already recognised by council include Harmony Week (orange flag), International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (rainbow flag), World Refugee Day (refugee national flag), United Nations Day (United Nations flag) and International Day for Tolerance (United Nations flag).

Come to the Feast of the Divine Mercy this Easter

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RAINBOW FLAG: Councillors adopted a new flag flying policy at the March Strathbogie Shire Council meeting - flags to fly will include the rainbow flag.

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Go ahead with 268 lake lots ■ From page 1

The new development is expected to create employment opportunities during the planning and construction phases, as well as attracting new residents to Nagambie which will make a positive contribution to the local economy.

The development will also provide sheltered seating areas, seating walls, a sports court, playground equipment, landscaped and grassed areas, footpaths connecting the park to the broader area and lighting.

It is considered that five open space areas within the development will provide a positive outcome for the broader community, particularly in relation to access to the lake and public spaces.

A final planning permit and associated conditions form part of the planning scheme amendment

documentation to be submitted to the minister for approval.

Agreements associated with the draft planning permit were prepared and secured the provision of public works by the developer on both council and Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) land.

As part of the process Amendment C80 was on public exhibition for a period of four weeks.

Three submissions were received following public exhibition, two of which were from agencies; Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) and GMW. The other submission was from a private landowner.

All submissions received by council were addressed, resolved, and withdrawn without the need for a planning panel.

THIS Friday it will be the 92nd year of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Victorians have rallied behind this appeal and can now boast that the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne is one of the leading hospitals in the world.

Every town and small rural district in Victoria sees many collectors out and about on Good Friday tin rattling, organising functions to raise much needed funds for the RCH and of course Euroa is no different to any other Victorian town.

Euroa CFA will once again get behind this appeal and the Euroa Fire Station will be staffed from 9am onwards to receive donations, and of course the fire trucks will be doing the rounds of the street’s door knocking from 9.30am onwards.

When you hear the siren in your street come on out and meet our collectors with your donation, a receipt (tax deductible) will be issued to this most worthy cause.

Should any children wish to volunteer to assist on the day they may do so, by arriving at the fire station by 8.45am.

For anyone wishing to make an early donation can also do so by leaving it with Neville Mawson at the post office, or on the day you can phone 0418 525 384 to pledge your donation and pay early the following week.

Please give generously as the slogan says “Give That They May Grow”.

A Coronavirus Healing Prayer Jesus Christ, you travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well.

Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus.

May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbours from helping one another.

Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.

Jesus Chirst, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare.

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Rainfall

(Euroa Township) The total rainfall for the last week was 1.2mm.

The total for March was 45mm, above the long-term average for the month of 38.7mm.

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FIVE WAYS: One crossing supervisor at the corner of Anderson and Clifton Streets has to watch for traffic and children coming from five directions - a safety concern for children if supervision is ceased at this extremely busy crossing.

PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney

Primary schools respond to crossing supervisors exit

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY EUROA and St John’s primary schools’ councils have voiced grave concern about recent correspondence from Strathbogie Shire Council advising that as from July 10, they will no longer be providing crossing supervision due to lack of State Government funding.

The safety of Euroa’s children and community at large becomes at risk as soon as this service is removed.

Both school crossings are on well used roads; the five corners of Anderson and Clifton streets, as well as the crossing outside of St John’s; both being thoroughfares through Euroa.

Road users are varied, from cars to trucks, bikes to farm machinery.

There is also a considerable amount of non-local traffic, with vehicles coming off the freeway to use the local services, and at times in the event of accidents on freeways and highways, Euroa is the only route through for diverted traffic for both crossings.

A significant rise of heavy rigid vehicles has also been noted of late.

These present huge concerns

for unsupervised crossings.

St John’s Primary School principal Therese Stewart said she is extremely worried about what lies ahead for our current supervised crossings.

“A crossing only becomes a safe crossing when it is supervised by a fully trained crossing supervisor,” Ms Stewart said.

She said that Anderson Street has become busier with more trucks and heavy vehicles using the road, often at speeds in excess of the speed limit.

“Without a crossing supervisor the potential for a serious accident increases dramatically,” Ms Stewart said.

“Research is very clear that most children in primary schools do not have the road sense needed to cross safely without support.”

Due to the locations of both crossings, supervisors assist children attending all three Euroa schools (includes children travelling through to the secondary college which does not have a supervised crossing), as well as helping other pedestrians cross safely during the busy morning and afternoon hours.

Crossing supervisors form an essential part of educating children and help them to develop

reliable traffic behaviour.

“They are respected and loved by our school communities; they are well known to the children and they constantly keep our children safe by being aware and vigilant of the direct surroundings,” Ms Stewart said.

Crossing supervisor at St John’s , Marc Stevens, is a much loved member of the community and one that the children look forward to seeing each morning and afternoon.

“Knowing the kids and families for such a long time, we have created relationships and bonds of trust and stability and structure in their day,” Mr Stevens said.

“Schools become more and more complex places and demands on teachers and administrators are extensive.

“We should not have to be worrying about the safety of children crossing roads and lobbying the council and State Government to provide the funding for an essential service.

“But we (crossing supervisors) will continue to do this until the funding is secured for the children and families of St John’s.

“When the government comes to the realisation that their funding support is essential for the

safety of the children, we also want to ensure that Marc (Stevens) remains our supervisor.”

Many parents allow their children to walk, scooter or bike to school, because they know that the road crossings are supervised.

“It is so important to the health, independence and growth of our kids to continue this activity,” Rosemary Cameron, Euroa Primary School Council, president said.

“From a driver’s perspective, crossing supervisors are a reminder of the children and pedestrians during school hours.

“Both school councils have reached out to the Department of Education, the Department of Transport as well as contacting Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Independent Member for Indi, Helen Haines; petitions are underway to be presented to the State Government.

“We need community help in lobbying Annabelle Cleeland and Jaclyn Symes (Member for Northern Victoria),” Ms Cameron said.

“Awareness and campaigning in support of extra funding to allow our kids to be safe is of great importance.”

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Strathbogie Shire

Community Information Artists encouraged to apply for ARTBOX 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 fourfive 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-andculture and fill out the ARTBOX EOI application form.

Extraordinary Council Meeting An extraordinary meeting of Strathbogie Shire Council is scheduled be held on Tuesday, 11 April 2023, starting at 6pm at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, 66 Loddings Ln, Nagambie. Business: ąŗŗ *)/- /ŗ -$ /$*)ŗĖŗ *)/- /ŗ *ÿŗ 22-23-01: Weir Road and Reedy Lake Road Upgrade - Nagambie ąŗŗ ' /*- 'ŗ +- . )/ /$*)ŗ 1$ 2ŗ Panel’s Preliminary Report The gallery will be open to the public.

The meeting will be livestreamed at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and we encourage community members to watch the meeting via this option.

The agenda for this meeting is now available on Council’s website. Hard copies of the agenda are no longer available, a limited number of iPads with the agenda uploaded will be on hand for public use at the meeting.

Electrical line clearing Council will carry out tree trimming around electric lines in the townships of Avenel ) ŗ 0-* ÿŗ # ŗ2*-&.ŗ - ŗ. # 0' ŗ (weather pending) to start on May 1 and be completed by May 31, this year.

Have your say: Draft Eco Dev Strategy Feedback on our Draft *)*($ ŗ 1 '*+( )/ŗ Strategy closes today!

The draft was developed following extensive consultation with the community and businesses, encouraging economic growth in the Shire and outlining a clear economic focus for the key townships.

Our aim is to create thriving townships that are strong, adaptable and sustainable.

To have your say scan the QR code or head to www.share.strathbogie.vic. gov.au. Feedback closes at 5pm on Wednesday April 5, 2023.

Important info about pet registration renewals Unfortunately, there has been a mix up with our billing agency and some people have received renewals with incorrect

charges. We’re urging all residents to please check their notices and if you have been charged the incorrect amount to: 1. Turn your renewal notice over 2. Fill in the bottom section (tick other and explain the mistake) ÷ÿŗŗ $.$/ŗ ŗ 0./*( -ŗ -1$ ŗ )/- ŗ to pay. ŗ +*'*"$. ŗ!*-ŗ/# ŗ$) *)1 )$ ) ŗĖŗ and don’t hesitate to phone us on 1800 065 993 if we can help!

Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program returns Our Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program is on again. Until the end of June this year local families can apply for 50 per cent off the purchase price of cloth nappies and accessories.

It’s a wonderful project created to encourage local families to reduce waste produced by disposable nappies. We offer a maximum of $150, or 50 per cent off the purchase price, to Shire residents to purchase cloth and swim nappies, reusable liners for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags and reusable nursing breast pads.

For more information visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or click the QR code.

Share your ideas on activities to support flood recovery We’re asking our community for ideas on the potential projects and activities that will support our region’s recovery.

Head to www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts or scan the QR code.

Tenders now advertised We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: ąŗŗ *0) $'ŗ$.ŗ. &$)"ŗ,0*/ /$*).ŗ!-*(ŗ Printers to provide printing services across all areas of Council (Contract Number 22/23-77). Quotations will be received until 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023. ąŗŗ *0) $'ŗ$.ŗ. &$)"ŗ 3+- ..$*).ŗ *!ŗ )/ - ./ŗĜ ĝŗ!-*(ŗ.0$/ '4ŗ experienced providers for an Online )" " ( )/ŗ 0 ŗĜ *)/- /ŗ 0( -ŗ ööĘö÷ĕüþĝÿŗ ŗ.0 ($..$*).ŗ- $1 ŗ until 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023.

EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or scan the QR code. Tenders and Expression of Interests can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

Work with us ąŗMaternal & Child Health Nurse. Part $( ŗ+ -( ) )/ŗ*++*-/0)$/4ŗĖŗ0+ŗ/*ŗ 22 hours per week. $49.09 to $52.75 + -ŗ#*0-ŗ . ŗ*)ŗ,0 '$ñ /$*).ŗ ) ŗ experience plus 10.5% superannuation.

Applications close 9am, April 17, 2023 ąŗŗWorks Supervisor (Nagambie). Full Time, ongoing role. Band 5 + Industry allowance - $68,270 annually plus 10.5% superannuation. 76 hours per !*-/)$"#/ŗ$) '0 $)"ŗ )ŗ ŗĖŗ 1 -4ŗ second weekend is a long weekend!

Applications close 9am, April 17, 2023.

Head to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for more information. Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation.

We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements

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Information sought for Ruffy honour boards Come along g to Good Fridayy appeal pp lunch THE Ruffy CFA Brigade is currently researching past history of members to be included on an honour board.

The time period for this honour board will from 1930 through to the present day.

“We are producing a honour board for the brigade which was established in 1930, most of the information has come from minute books, CFA documents etc but there are a few gaps,” 2nd lieutenant, Andrew Bond, said.

“In an effort to minimise

mistakes we have decided to display the information we have at the Ruffy CFA Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Luncheon this Friday, so the community can comment before we commit to producing the final boards.

A preview of the honour board text will be available for comment at the Ruffy CFA luncheon from 12.30pm at the Ruffy Fire Shed.

Ruffy CFA member Ann Laherty-Hunt reminded everyone that they have a wonderful time hosting the

seafood lunch at Ruffy and all are welcome.

A donation $20 for adults and kids (under 16) $5 will get you a feed.

Along with a delicious lunch there will be a jumping castle, an Easter egg hunt, a raffle and silent auctions with goods on offer including hay, a drone video package, firewood and a local B&B voucher.

“Why not have a relaxed lunch in the bush (at the Ruffy CFA Shed) and help out with a very worthy cause,” Ms Laherty-Hunt said.

Kirwans Bridge remains closed - deemed unsafe KIRWANS Bridge, near Nagambie, will remain closed following an engineers’ report found it was structurally compromised and not safe for use by vehicles.

The structural assessment was completed after major flooding in October last year with a full report released presented to council and released to the public last month.

Based on FMG Engineering’s inspection the structural damage to the bridge was not a result of a one-off flood event but observed advanced timber rot and surface corrosion - the damage occurring over a long period of time.

The bridge has been closed since the October flood, while Strathbogie Shire Council waited for a comprehensive assessment by its insurance company.

“We needed to ensure the bridge was safe to open to

traffic, and this report has found it is not,” Mayor Laura Binks said.

“It states extensive structural repairs and strengthening works must be completed before the bridge is safe to reopen.

“We understand the impact of this news to the Kirwans Bridge community.

“We know how important access across the bridge is to residents and visitors.

“We want to reassure our community our goal is for a sustainable, long term, future for Kirwans Bridge.”

Cr Binks said through council’s work with the Kirwans Bridge Community Panel, two options had been identified for the future of the bridge and work was already progressing to design and cost these options being:  a new replica bridge (with pedestrian and cycling access); or  extensive structural repairs and strengthening

works to the current bridge.

“When we understand the costs, there will be further community consultation to determine the best option - to ensure the bridge remains open and is safe for the next 50 plus years,” Cr Binks said.

“We (council) will then need to advocate strongly for Victorian and federal governments’ funding to complete the works and we ask for the community’s support which will help strengthen our efforts, meaning greater chance of success.”

In the meantime, an extraordinary shire meeting was called for yesterday for council to consider the approval of the variation to the Weir Road design and cost, which will ensure the access route is safe and accessible to all traffic.

Full report findings on Kirwans Bridge can be found at www.strathbogie.vic.gov. au.

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Fire restrictions lifted across North East

PREPARATION: Suzanne Silver (left), Jeff Starkey (local historian) and Michael Silver sort the photographs into order prior to hanging them in the Euroa Library.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

World War I portrayed in historic photos A SPECIAL exhibition is currently being held at the Euroa Library in Binney Street.

Suzanne and Michael Silver from Magnet Galleries in Docklands, Melbourne came to Euroa recently to sort historic photos which form the exhibition.

They were assisted by local historian, Jeff Starkey.

Suzanne and Michael printed 39 photographs from glass plates which Michael was given as a teenager.

“I’m not sure who I got these from as I was only a kid about 14 years old and remember swapping the glass plates for an old camera I had at the time,” he said.

“I actually have a huge collection of old photos, memorabilia and stories from these times.

“This is just not a hobby, it

is part of our business and you could say even an obsession.”

The photographs on display at present were shot by Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan, a doctor and amateur photographer at Gallipoli during World War I. Sir Charles was born near Euroa but at a very early age moved with his parents after they sold a property.

However, the connection to Euroa and district still remains significant.

Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan (1853-1926) was a medical officer, a veteran of the Russo-Turkish war of 1877-78 in which he was a doctor in the Turkish army.

Sir Charles had been employed by the Turkish Army when that country was at war with Russia and the Serbs.

At one stage Ryan was captured and imprisoned by the

Russians, decorated by the Turks, he became the Turkish consul in Victoria after the war.

As a young doctor he treated Ned Kelly at Glenrowan and travelled back to Melbourne with him.

Sir Charles at the outbreak of war (1914) joined the medical services for the Australian Imperial Forces landing him in Gallipoli under the command of Field Marshall William Birdwood.

At the age of 61 years he was the oldest serving member of the AIF. He played a significant role at Gallipoli in charge of medical services for the Australian forces - New Zealand had at that time had their own medical corp.

After Gallipoli he returned to England where he was put in command of medical services

to the war in Europe - however, as he had been ill at Gallipoli he ran these services from London, never actually being in the fields of France and Belgium - hence he did not take photos in Europe.

Sir Charles returned to Melbourne in 1919 and retired from the AIF with the rank of Hon Major General.

Sir Charles Ryan was a renowned amateur photographer whose Gallipoli images provide an important historical documentation of the ANZAC experience on the Peninsula.

The Euroa photographic exhibition will be on display until April 20 in the library.

The exhibition is part of the lead up to ANZAC celebrations at which the Turkish Ambassador, Arif Eser Torun, is coming to Telegraph Park in Euroa on April 20 to unveil a statue of Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan.

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THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) finished on Monday for the Strathbogie Shire, a part of the CFA’s District 22.

Fire restrictions also finished for the neighbouring municipalities of Shepparton, Benalla and Mansfield.

The FDP will also finish at 1am on April 11 in Mitchell and Murrindindi shires in CFA’s District 12 and 13: While restrictions are lifting in these areas, CFA still expects the grassfire risk to remain across the state in the coming months so Victorians need to remain alert and prepared.

CFA North East deputy chief officer Ross Sullivan said completion of harvest and more moderate weather conditions in the area has decreased fire risk, posing an appropriate opportunity to remove fire restrictions.

“Due to the cool, damp weather conditions we’re currently experiencing through Autumn, and following consultation with our partner agencies, we feel it’s the right time to end the fire danger periods in these regions,” he said.

“It is, however, still possible for fires to start and cause significant damage, so landowners should continue to remain vigilant and assess conditions ahead of fire use.

“We’re urging everyone to stay safe, whether you’re living in or travelling to high bushfire risk areas.

“Please monitor the conditions on hot, dry and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk.”

The end of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) will be an opportunity for some landowners to burn-off again, however it’s important that residents check that local conditions are safe before undertaking these activities.

“You must register your burn-offs, check the weather forecast and follow local council laws and regulations,” DCO Sullivan said.

“Registering your burn-off ensures that if smoke or fire is reported, the incident is cross-checked with our register, which prevents firefighters from unnecessarily responding.

“When conducting burn-offs, remain alert and always have resources on hand to extinguish the fire.

Landowners can register their burn-off online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au or call 1800 668 511.

If possible, landowners should also notify their neighbours and others nearby who may be sensitive to smoke so they can take necessary precautions.

Tips for looking after your health when there is smoke can be found on EPA’s website.

Keep your burn off safe and legal:  Check fire restrictions in your area and always register your burn at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au.  Check and monitor weather conditions - particularly wind.  To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand.  Leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn.  Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading.  Never leave a burn-off unattended - stay for its entire duration.  If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately.  Tips for looking after your health when there is smoke can be found on EPA’s website.

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Campaign launched against organised crime and illicit drug trade “THEY’LL never know it was you who spoke up.”

That’s the message from Crime Stoppers as it launched a national campaign designed to shine a spotlight on organised crime syndicates involved in the illicit drug trade.

Crime Stoppers Australia chair, Dr Vince Hughes, said people linked to the illicit drug trade often reach a point where they become concerned for their personal safety or that of their family

and look for a way out - and Crime Stoppers gives them a lifeline to anonymously share what they know.

“Because Australians are high consumers of illicit drugs, the trade provides a highly lucrative and profitable market for organised criminal networks such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, cartels, triads and Italian organised crime.

“In fact, with the illicit drug trade estimated to be worth more than $10 billion

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per year, the profits they make are now the lifeblood of their illegal activities,” Dr Hughes said.

Looking up the latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), Strathbogie Shire has a relatively low crime rate for drug abuse being 21 offences recorded in the year up to December and these included heroin, cannabis possession (6), trafficking and dealing (2), trafficking of prescription drugs (4).

However small these figures may seem, it is still important that crimes relating to drugs are reported - even anonymously.

Independent research commissioned by Crime Stoppers found that drugs remain the number one crime of concern for all Australians, with recent wastewater testing results confirming methyl amphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and heroin as the most dominant illicit drugs used in the nation.

“In some way, every Australian family has been impacted by drugs; whether that’s losing a loved one to addiction, the one in 10 people who’ve been a victim of an illicit drug-related incident, or indirectly affected.

“Crime Stoppers provides the perfect option for anyone who has information because they can anonymously share what they know without needing to get involved or risk their own safety,” he said.

The six-month campaign, developed in consultation with police, industry groups and other law enforcement agencies, also engages the transport, freight and logistics sectors.

Anyone with information about illicit drug supply or trafficking can contact Crime Stoppers by calling a toll-free hotline on 1800 333 000 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers.com. au.

Cheaper V/Line fares at risk: MP Riordan PROMISED cheaper V/Line fares for regional Victorians are at risk as independent analysis reveals a $155 million funding shortfall, according to opposition spokesperson for public transport, Richard Riordan.

Parliamentary Budget Office figures show the true cost of Labor’s cheaper V/Line fares policy to be $358.1m over the next four years, a massive $155 million more than has been budgeted by the Andrews Labor Government to date.

This budget shortfall is anticipated to reach more than $900 million over the next decade and places the viability of ongoing cheaper public transport for regional Victorians at serious risk.

Victoria’s net debt is set to exceed that of New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania combined, and the interest bill to service Labor’s debt is more than $10.5 million every day.

This is wasted money that could instead be spent on delivering better, more frequent rail

MONEY TRAIN: The state opposition believes that cheaper fares are at risk due to a budget blowout. services while keeping fares affordable.

With regional Victorians set to access cheaper V/Line fares from this weekend, the Andrews Labor Government must come clean on how it intends to fund the policy long-term.

Mr Riordan, said the funding shortfall for regional public transport services was another consequence of

Labor’s financial failure.

“Labor’s financial failure means it can’t afford to keep fares low in the long term,” Mr Riordan said.

“People from every corner of our state deserve cheaper fares and better services to get to important appointments, events or to see friends and family.

“Eight years of mismanagement and incompetence

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means that important services could be at risk.

“What services will be cut or when will V/Line fares be increased again?

“Labor is still yet to answer one simple question.

“How does it intend to deliver cheaper fares indefinitely without raising taxes or cutting jobs to make up the billion dollar shortfall?”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More drug support for regional Victoria LAST week Victoria State Parliament debated a bill about the ongoing licensing of a medically supervised safe injecting room in Melbourne.

Disappointingly the Andrews Government voted down amendments moved by the Nationals to ensure these injecting rooms are not located in the vicinity of schools, unlike the current facility in North Richmond.

I had the opportunity to speak on the bill and took the chance to outline the addiction issues facing regional communities.

I am sure everyone is of the belief that we need to do more to support people battling addiction and that we need new solutions to difficult problems.

Right across regional Victoria the rate for ambulance attendances relating to substance use is significantly higher than in Melbourne, likewise for hospitalisations and alcohol and other drug treatments.

In last year’s budget we saw cuts to drug treatment and rehabilitation services and mental health support services.

There are few people who have not been touched by addiction, be it personally or someone you love.

We need greater investment in regional alcohol and drug support.

I hope May’s budget sees these cuts reversed and a much needing funding boost for regional healthcare and addiction support.

Annabelle Cleeland, MP for Euroa

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Meeting place changed AT the recent meeting of the Euroa Third Age Club on March 23 it was decided there would be no April meeting - the next one will be held in May. The April lunch will be held at the Flam Sham on Thursday, April 13 starting at 12 noon and al members and seniors are welcome to attend.

Please book your place by calling Pam Vaughan on 0400 593 773 by Monday, April 10.

The group have been led to believe that access to the club room may be available by the end of July.

Crash reminds drivers to be aware of their health AVENEL READING CENTRE: The recently established Avenel Library will offer school holiday programs for kids during the April holiday break.

Use your imagination at marvellous craft making THE April school holidays are coming and Goulburn Valley Libraries is ready with a range of craft activities for all ages.

From wriggly caterpillars to super skimmers and liquid science, there is something for everyone.

Activities will be offered at all branch libraries, including the new Avenel Library.

You can pop into the Avenel Library any time during open hours

to make a nature mobile - add leaves, mini pinecones, feathers and other things you find outside or in your garden.

Pick up an activity program at your local Goulburn Valley Library or go to www.gvlibraries. com.au/holidays to see all the activities, dates and times.

If you can’t make it to one of the craft activities, why not grab a #TakeHome craft pack and get creative at home.

Each pack includes four craft templates with instructions and any extra craft supplies needed to complete them all.

These activities are suitable for all ages, with adult supervision recommended for children under six years of age.

You can pick up #TakeHome craft packs at all our branch libraries and mobile library during open hours from Tuesday, April 11 until Saturday, April 22.

THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD.

Accreditation rolls around again at Euroa Health.

Accreditation has been the word on everyones lips at Euroa Health for the last few months. Our Residential Aged Care and NDIS Services have each had their Accreditation undertaken and approved for renewal. Our Acute Hospital Services are awaiting their Accreditation visit and also registration renewal which will be undertaken in the coming weeks.

Euroa Health, CEO, Melissa Seymour said that “the work undertaken by Management and Staff at Euroa Health is enormous and without a doubt hundreds of hours have been dedication to each Accreditation process and of course we know that from Accreditation that our processes and practices change for the better and our staff will quickly adapt to any recommendation received” Everyone has a responsibility at Euroa Heath for Accreditation, regardless of their position and our Quality and Education Team have been hosting huddles and education sessions to ensure that new processes are communicated effectively and we continue to provide safe care to our Patients, Residents and Community.

36 Kennedy Street Euroa VIC 3666 T + 61 3 5795 0200 Mail: PO Box 126 Euroa VIC 3666 E reception@euroahealth.com.au euroahealth.com.au For urgent care needs when the Doctors is closed, you can call our Urgent Care Centre on 5795 0221

Over 2000 years ago, on Passsover Friday, Jesus was crucified.

And resurrected to life on the Sunday. (1 Cor.15: 1-58) Therefore, believers know they’ll be raised to eternal life too, as the song says; “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future and life is worth the living, just because He lives!” (John3:16). Christ came to earth to pay the penalty that righteous Justice demands; it being the only way to bridge the gap between God and humanity. (1 John 4:10) This blessed inheritance will never perish but the ‘work’ of renewing our minds and becoming more like Him, begins a persons preparation for Heavens’ Glory. “For our citizenship is in heaven”. (Phill. 3:20).

People think they’ve committed little God needs to forgive; or their sin is too great to forgive. Both are mistaken beliefs, yet when people don’t seek Gods’ forgiveness their sins remain unpardoned. Many are deceived today, thinking there’s no absolute Truth; and good and evil are relative terms’, but this results in believing we’ve no need of a Saviour! As Christ died, He cried, (Isa. 53, Jer. 31:31-34) “It is done!”, meaning that sin and death was defeated. (1Peter 2:24-25) We can hold onto our lies and sin but that keeps us enslaved to the past. (1 John 5:10-12) However, when we crucify our ego, giving our heart to the Lord in thankfulness, our brand new life begins and we become like new wine poured into new wineskins. (2 Cor. 5:17, matt 9:16-17) “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead; then you will be saved”. (Rom.10:9). There’s salvation in no-one else. (Acts 4:12) The Son obeyed the will of His Father, and when he hung dead on the cross, the sky darkened, the earth quaked, graves opened and the temple curtain was supernaturally torn top to bottom, signifying mans’ separation from God was over; (Matt.27:50-56) that now, we can draw close, guiltless and free to encounter the risen Jesus, and ever walk in His light.

Our earthly life is short compared to eternity; that’s why millions of Christians still keep testifying and dying for their faith, as Jesus Disciples did, because they know Truth. (John 8:31-32, Matt.10:28).

Why would they deny HE, who alone loves and saves them?

Our concept of God determines our confidence in Him. Therefore, it’s tragic when people wrongly, hopelessly believe that death is the end rather than reaching out for Gods’ promised life-line_ bought at the Cross.

“You laid the foundations of the earth; and the Heavens are the work of Your hands.” (Psalm 102:25) “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Ps 23: 6) Jesus died so that we could go to Heaven; not by chance, but by our choice.

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A 53-YEAR-OLD woman has had her license suspended for one month after being involved in an accident at the intersection of the Maroondah Highway and the Goulburn Valley Highway.

The woman reported feeling okay to drive when she left the house but became ill due to new medications she was taking, but continued driving.

After the crash occurred, she spoke to the victim but did not exchange details or contact the police, instead getting a lift home from a passer-by and calling an ambulance.

She fractured 10 ribs and her sternum, with the car crashing into the signs at the intersection.

At the Mansfield Magistrates Court, the magistrate charged the woman for careless driving and suspended her license for one month, saying “the consequences here could have been disastrous”.

April 9 Easter Sunday Celebration on Mt Wombat at Sunrise. There will be a short ecumenical service and an opportunity to sing some wonderful Easter hymns as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Meet at Mt Wombat at 6am, bring a chair if you wish. A hot drink and hot cross bun will be provided after the service. All welcome. Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297.

30 Sandi Dodd with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod Davidson at the Longwood Community Centre from 12.30pm–5pm. Live band: The Night Owls. $15 per head. Bookings essential contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356. BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available. BBQ lunch available for purchase.

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Luncheon with an elite group MORE than 90 members and guests of the NEGV group gathered for a luncheon to mark the occasion of 30 years since formation at the Lakeside Community Centre in Benalla recently.

The purpose of the NEGV group is to promote the nomination of local citizens for recognition under the Australian honours system, as well as undertaking activities in support of the community and social activities for members.

The Governor General Da-

vid Hurley, the patron of the Order of Austral Association, sent a message of congratulations and commended the regional group for its work in promoting the nomination of its regional citizens to receive recognition under Australia’s awards system.

The Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau also requested that her congratulations be recorded.

The NEGV group was established in May 1993 as part of the Victorian branch of the association.

The establishment of the group followed the annual picnic of the Victorian branch of the association held at Brown Brothers Milawa in March that year.

John Brown AM (snr) made the winery available for the picnic and provided vintage wines.

On May 16, 1993, a luncheon and the inaugural meeting was held at Rafferty’s restaurant in Benalla where John Brown (snr) AM (Milawa) was elected chairman, and the committee mem-

bers were John Sleigh OAM (Nagambie), Margot Ballard OAM (Wangaratta) Brian Jasper OAM (Rutherglen) and Kevin Riordan OAM (Shepparton).

Guest speakers at the 30th anniversary luncheon were John Brown AO (the son of John Brown AM) and Pam Robinson AM. In his speech Mr Brown made the following statement: “We are celebrating 30 years of the association and friendship of some of the most outstanding volun-

teers from the North East of Victoria and Goulburn Valley regions.

“To receive a National award in the Order of Australia is a great way to reward volunteers who have contributed above and beyond the norm.

“We are also actively seeking and supporting nominations for others who are deserving of National recognition”.

The NEGV group now looks forward to continuing to ensure as many wor-

thy citizens of the region as possible are nominated for awards within the Order Of Australia.

It is not too difficult to nominate someone - just log onto the website www. gg.gov.au and take it from there.

If you do need help then members of the NEGV group are available to help.

Contact Barbara Thomas ( pb.thomas@bigpond.com ) or Marg Attley (marg.attley@aussiebb.com.au ) who will be able to assist.

Rural Aid’s photography competition returns RURAL Aid has opened its fourth annual Spirit of the Bush photography competition.

The winning 12 photographs will be used in Rural Aid’s stunning 2024 calendar.

Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said he was excited to see what the bush’s talented photographers had captured this year.

“The photographs that are submitted are always breathtakingly raw, real, and reflect the highs and lows of life on the land,” Mr Warlters said.

“Last year, we received more than 1100 entries from across the country, making it very hard to whittle down to just 12 winners.

“I hope to see dozens of photos of successful crops, happy working dogs and fat cattle.

“On the flipside, the pictures of flooded creeks and empty paddocks tell a sobering, but equally important, story.

“I’d encourage anyone with a love, and eye, for the bush, to send their photos in.”

Photographers are encouraged to submit their photos to the themes of family, community, mates, faces, eyes, tough, golden hour (sunrise/ sunset), or all things rural.

Winners will be awarded a feature in the 2024 calendar, and a $250 pre-paid VISA card.

The competition closes 29 May.

To enter the competition, entrants must submit a highresolution, landscape image via Instagram or Facebook, with the hashtag #SOTB2023 and tag @ruralaid in the picture, or upload their photo through the Woobox link: www.ruralaid.org.au/spirit-ofthe-bush Rural Aid’s 2024 calendar will be available for purchase later this year.

Proceeds will directly support Rural Aid’s range of programs that help farmers and their families.   The competition’s terms and conditions can be found at www. ruralaid.org.au/spirit-of-thebush.

HEAD TO HEAD: Jane Taylor’s photo of two bulls toughing it out was a winner in the 2022 Rural Aid photographic competition.

PHOTO: Courtesy Rural Aid

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Come and try our olive oils and dressings, and buy local while you’re here. For us, food is the new souvenir.

Stay close, go further.

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CFA in need of a budget boost THE Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is calling on the Victorian Government to bolster its funding support of local CFA brigades ahead of the upcoming State Budget.

Last year the Andrews Government collected $800 million from the fees Victorians pay to the fire services property levy with State Budget papers confirming that just $7.6 million was to be spent on new asset infrastructure.

Ms Cleeland said country firefighting infrastructure needed to be brought into the 21st century.

“We have some incredibly outdated stations and vehicles right across the region,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Some of these are unsafe and downright dangerous.

“There are fleet vehicles that are completely out of line with safe emissions standards and sheds where diesel particulates are causing concern for volunteers.

“At stations like Seymour, just turning out causes traffic chaos and is having a serious impact on their response times.”

Almost 10,000 volunteers have left the CFA since the Andrews Government came to power in 2014.

TRAVELLING ART SPACE: Artbox will allow artists from all genres across the Strathbogie Shire the chance to display their works in the travelling ARTBOX space.

Artists, apply for ARTBOX MORE PLEASE: Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland is calling for greater investment in the CFA and support for volunteers.

“The Andrews Government came to power and from day one misunderstood the crucial role our volunteers play in creating safe and resilient communities,” Ms Cleeland said.

“We’ve seen shocking restructures and insufficient funding, with brigades constantly rattling cans to meet their needs.

“Our volunteers should be provided the best infrastructure and assets we can afford.

“They’re not getting that from the Andrews Government.”

Ms Cleeland and her National Party colleagues re-

cently hosted Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria at Parliament House.

“Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) is doing a great job advocating for the needs of our communitybased CFA teams,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Our amazing local volunteers drop everything to support their neighbours and region on the most difficult of days.

“They should be supported with investment and assets to ensure their work can be done efficiently, effectively and they can continue to keep us safe.”

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council is 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 around 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.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks explained what ARTBOX was: “ARTBOX is a mobile, professional exhibition space that welcomes proposals from artists, designers, festivals, curators, community and cultural groups in all art forms including, but not limited to; visual arts, sculpture, craft, design, digital media, architectural installations, performance, literary arts, installation/ site specific works, fashion and cultural heritage projects that display

innovative ideas and approaches,” she said.

“Our aim is to provide a diverse and engaging annual exhibition program containing a mix of council-ran exhibitions, local artists and art groups as well as some visiting and out of area artists.”

While providing a professional exhibition space, ARTBOX also provides opportunities for regional and remote communities in Strathbogie Shire to experience and engage with arts and culture.

Council’s application for this funding was supported by demonstrated public approval for micro galleries and a public art trail in the Arts and Culture Survey conducted in 2021.

“We are excited to see how ARTBOX can build capacity and cultural enjoyment for our communities,” Mayor Binks said.

To express your interest, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture and fill out the ARTBOX EOI application form.

ARTBOX is being brought to the shire after it was successful in obtaining Creative Victoria grant funding.

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Church Services ANGLICAN CHURCH : Holy Eucharist Easter Sunday April 9th 8am St Andrew’s Longwood 9.30am St Paul’s Euroa 11.30am St Dunstan’s Violet Town Wednesday April 12th 10am Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au All Welcome BAPTIST CHURCH: Pastor John O’Ring Enq: 0421 233 251 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday April 9th 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 April 9th 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: Reconciliation & General Absolution 12.30pm Wed April 5th St Malachy’s, Nagambie Holy Thursday April 6th Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7.30pm St John’s Euroa 7.30pm St Malachy’s Nagambie Ecumenical Stations of the Cross Good Friday April 7th 10.30am Longwood Pub Paddock 10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town 5.30pm St Mary’s Avenel Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Good Friday April 7th 3pm St John’s Euroa 3pm St Malachy’s Nagambie Holy Saturday - The Easter Vigil Saturday April 8th 7.30pm St John’s Euroa 7.30pm St Malachy’s Nagambie Easter Day Masses Sunday April 9th 8.30am St Patrick’s Longwood 10am St Mary’s Avenel 10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town UNITING CHURCH: St Andrew’s, Euroa MaundyThursday April 6th 5.30pm Good Friday April 7th 9.30am Easter 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 Easter Sunday April 9th 6am Sunrise Service on Mt Wombat All Welcome Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297 St Andrew’s Violet Town Easter 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.

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Nagambie digs deep for the Royal Children’s Hospital

By DIANE GRANT OVER the past three years Covid-19 has affected the annual Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday appeal in a major way, especially in rural areas such as Nagambie.

So the hard working committee of the Nagambie RCH Good Friday Appeal under the leadership of Pat Moroney had to find a different way to raise funds for the cause.

Volunteers have not been able to collect donations from around the local town and surrounds to raise funds for this annual major event.

Once again Pat Moroney, Volunteer Appeal co-ordinator, was assisted by Traci Stumer and Diane and Doug Proud along with a few volunteers who have helped her for many years with the annual collection for the RCHGFA. In 2022 they held a dinner at the Royal Mail Hotel along with an auction and raffle and all funds collected from the Hospital tins around town and the Fire Brigade’s efforts they raised quite a sum to send off to the appeal.

Following on from that success, the small committee organised another fundraiser dinner at the Royal Mail Hotel in Nagambie, for Wednesday, March 29.

Pat was pleased with the response by dinner patrons and sponsors from around the district who once again supported this worthwhile project.

Before dinner local entertainers Russell Turner, Trevor Close and John Smith performed some popular songs for the dinner guests, then the Nagambie Lakeside Larks choir entertained the audience

HAPPY TO HELP: The Proud table at the Nagambie Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal dinner volunteers.

SINGING FOR SUPPERS: Nagambie Lakeside Larks choir entertained the crowd at the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal dinner. with their popular songs and music.

During dinner John Smith sang a few songs then took over the role of master of ceremonies for the evening.

Quite a few local groups and some sponsors made up tables to support the evening and it was apparent the guests enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of the community event.

The small committee were

grateful that the patrons dug deep into their wallets and generously donated towards the auction conducted by local real estate person Mark Boyer.

The auction items and the raffle raised a tidy sum for the appeal.

Donations by the various local sponsors were acknowledged on the night and they were thanked along with the dinner guests for their heart-

felt generosity for the hospital that supports so many families all year round.

The Nagambie CFA will be collecting in all the streets in town on Thursday afternoon from 4.30pm (the day before Good Friday.)

Locals and visitors are asked to support this Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday appeal once more to help Victoria’s children and their families.

station. Exhibitors -Nagambie Lakes, Strathbogie & Mitchell Shire, Goulburn Valley & Upper Goulburn areas. Visit tastesofthegoulburn.org.au CHURCH NEWS: Easter services: ANGLICAN: Maundy Thursday, April 6 at 5pm Christ Church Seymour.

Good Friday. April 7, 10am Christ Church Seymour Ecumenical Combined Church service with other denominations and at 5pm St John’s Nagambie Easter Sunday, April 9 at 8am Christ Church Seymour, 9.30am St Paul’s Avenel and 11am St John’s Nagambie.

CATHOLIC: Wednesday, April 5. Reconciliation St Malachy’s, Nagambie 12.30pm. (Includes first Reconciliation) Holy Thursday, April 5. Evening Mass; St Malachy’s 7.30pm.

Good Friday, April 7.

Ecumenical Stations of the Cross; St Mary’s, Avenel.

Good Friday, April 7. Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.

St Malachy’s, Nagambie. 3pm.

Holy Saturday, April 8. Easter Vigil. St Malachy’s, Nagambie.

7.30pm.

Easter Day. Mass. Sunday, April 9 at 10am. St Mary’s, Avenel.

PRESBYTERIAN. Good Friday service, April 7, 9am Seymour St Andrew’s Presbyterian church Leader Gregg Miller.

Easter Sunday service, April 9, at 9am both Seymour (leader Gregg Miller and Nagambie leader Bill Day.) Also Nagambie St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is willing to run a Christianity explained series if enough expression of interest. POC Bill Day, Nagambie Presbyterian 0429933116. UNITING CHURCH: Good Friday, April 7, Seymour InterChurch Service at Seymour Anglican Church at 10am.

Easter Day, Sunday, April 9.

Combined Service at Avenel, 10am Otherwise, our regular Sunday

by Sunday gathering of the Lord’s people on the Lord’s Day is at 9am at Avenel and 11am at Seymour.

NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY: Sunday, Easter morning, April 9, service 8am - venue TBA - Phone Ruth 0402286277 Permanent Change: As from Sunday, April 23, a change of service time to 9.30am - will come into place - all other details are unchanged.

NAGAMBIE NOTES THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Remember what Easter is about, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Easter blessings go to you all.

PERSONALS: Happy 81st to Bev Fielden, Happy 86th birthday to Julie Baldwin and Happy 92nd birthday wishes go to Eileen McDonald.

Birthday wishes go to Jordan Baker, Toby Aaltink, Amelia Rose Baker, Ana Williams, Noel Hull, Marlene “Sissy” Hoskin, Mary Greenshields, Neil Tingay, Bridget O’Connor, Peter Kelly, Stephen Donovan, Nicolle Millard, Julie Ryan, Jane Winter-Irving and Ricki Shiner.

Anniversary wishes go to Lyn and Joe Melbourne and Jenny and Max Miller and Ian and Jill Griffiths.

ROYAL CHILDREN HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL: The Nagambie Fire Brigade will collect around the streets on Thursday, April 6.

Please give generously to the worthy cause appeal as you do each year.

NINJA NAGAMBIE: Saturday, April 8. Challenge Time Trial.

Wacky Splash Play site on Lake Nagambie. 4-5pm. Trials for a future event to crown Nagambie’s

With Di Grant P: 5794 1720 E: stardust2011@ bigpond.com

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by Wacky Splash group, GoNagambie, Euroa Gym. Details wackysplashplay.com.au COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: The Former Presbytery Group (The group which is responsible for the Community House building) will be conducting maintenance at the Community House from Wednesday, 17 April to 19 April. (3 days). Groups and individuals will be unable to access the House on these days.

KELVIN GROVE VILLAGE NEWS: Saturday, April 22. The residents want to hold a Garage Sale or Clearing Sale on the Village lawns - 8am-2pm sale of residents unwanted items. Parking available outside village grounds in the street.

Tuesday, May 16. Mother’s Day afternoon tea dance with entertainer Noel Pearson 1.30pm-4.30pm in the Village hall.

TASTES OF THE GOULBURN FESTIVAL: In Seymour. Saturday, April 29 at the Seymour

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“Regional Victoria is experiencing a housing crisis, with shortages across northern Victoria, including Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura and Benalla.

“Regional Victoria’s population is growing rapidly, in part because of the COVID-19 lockdowns that saw many people moving to the regions and because regional Victoria is simply the best place to live.

“Across Northern Victoria people are being offered great jobs only to turn them down because they cannot find a place to live.”

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And according to reports some 650,000 international new residents, including students, are expected within the next 12 months which will cause further shortages for housing.

“The government needs to take action to implement an efficient application process for secondary dwellings in Victoria to help address the current crisis and provide more housing in regional areas,” Ms Broad said.

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Minister for Environment, Ingrid Stitt, last week announced the opening of two rounds of grants - the 2023 Victorian Landcare Grants and the 2023 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants.

“These programs are important in getting the community, and especially young Victorians, involved in protecting the environment,” Ms Stitt said.

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The Fire Danger Period will terminate at 0100 hours on the dates shown.

(1930 to the present) A preview of the Honour Board text will be available for comment at the Ruffy RCH Appeal Luncheon Friday, April 7 from 12.30pm at the Fire Shed.

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District News LONGWOOD LOOKOUT

By LONGWOOD ACTION GROUP THE next general meeting of the Longwood Action Group will be held today at 7pm at the Longwood Community Centre - all welcome.

The fire danger period ended on Monday, April 3 at 1am for the Shire of Strathbogie.

Visit the CFA website for guidelines to burn off safely after this date.

We hope everyone stays safe if you’re travelling over the Easter break and enjoys catching up with family and friends or just spending some time at home relaxing.

Local lass Bec Hodge’s band ‘Blended’ will be playing at the White Hart Hotel from 6pm Easter Saturday, so get along for a fun night.

Christine has also been creating a delicious menu for the weekend especially some seafood

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delights for Good Friday.

The Longwood Primary School Breakfast Club is held on Thursdays at 8.30am.

This is a great opportunity for our students to come together before school to share breakfast in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Students can partake in cereals, fruit, toast, eggs, spaghetti/baked beans, just to name a few of the dishes on offer.

Playgroup is on Tuesdays at 9.30am.

Songs, play and morning tea are provided.

We are so looking forward to seeing how much everyone has grown and welcoming our new members.

In the meantime, you can like our Facebook page linked here for all further updates: https://www.facebook.com/.../ permalink/1331121897405615/.

Please forward any information you would like included to longwoodlookout@gmail.com.

Inclusions are at the editor’s discretion.

AVENEL ACTIVITIES Avenel Community Market: Easter Sunday, April 9, 9am to 1pm at Jubilee Park. Come and say hi to Easter Bunny, Amazing French Bakery, all your favourite stalls and more. Come and support local.

Seeking Juniors for AFNC’s under 14’s Football Team: Avenel Football-Netball Club is seeking juniors to invest in the future and establish an Under 14’s football side. The ADFNC’s future is dependent on the wonderful support of the community and participation of local families to safeguard the future generations to play at our club. We are excited to have the opportunity to nurture young talent, build life skills, celebrate success, mateship and the support network you gain when playing at a sporting club. The AFNC Junior Football Development Officer, Adrian Pendlebury is an advocate for a safe and progressive environment for all juniors, and committed to

providing the necessary attributes all players and families seek when joining the AFNC. Contact and questions to Adrian on 0437 999 564. You can follow our socials on facebook: avenel_swan ; and Avenel_fnc A lovely reminder now the days are fresh and cooler.

Social Tennis anyone?: Come along to the Avenel tennis courts on a Monday evening from 5.30pm for a fun, social hit of tennis. Haven’t played in ages - no excuse - now is your chance.

For more information contact Anne Fahey 0408 869 595.

Lots of School Programs: Seymour ‘Our Patch’ (St Mary’s College) 7am to 6pm. Free School Holiday Concert by Formidable Vegetable Sound System at Seymour Sound Shell, Goulburn Park, Monday April 17. Buses will run from four nearest towns including Avenel: follow website https:// formidablevegetable.com.au ; Euroa and Nagambie.

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By AUDREY MCINTOSH BOWLS are continuing whilst the weather permits and this week there are a number of championship matches that will be played before the presentation day on April 16.

Yesterday the ladies pairs final was played between Anne Sutecliffe with Kerrie Steers against Pauline Naylou and Beth Alston.

On Good Friday the club will have an afternoon of bowls, starting a 1pm for the Royal Children’s appeal and then on presentation day play again prior to presentations taking place.

GOLF AVENEL GOLF GOLF THE official opening of the Avenel golfing season was held on Saturday.

The juniors kicked off proceedings in the morning playing an Ambrose event, which was generously sponsored by P W Electrical and the club extends a big thankyou to Pete and his team.

The major prize was taken by our all girl team of Imogen O’Brien, Ruby Hannigan and Abbey Eagles.

Second place was swept up by the combination of Rayden Hannigan and the inform Bob Taylor-White.

Bob hit the pin from a long distance and was worthy of the Bank Street Wood Fired Pizza voucher.

Third place on the day was the pairing of young guns Riley Wall and Kevin Traynor.

Well done to all our junior golfers who take a two week break for holidays.

A good crowd assembled for the official opening which was performed by local resident and volunteer extraordinaire, Bill Harmeston.

Bill has been around for a few years now and although he doesn’t actually play golf, he has become an invaluable member of the club, putting in many hours working around the course and doing maintenance on the machinery.

Following his opening Bill played the first shot for the day, electing to have a putt.

The competition for the day was a two-person Ambrose and some great scores

were recorded.

The major prizes for the day were provided by Belinda Stevens from “The Daily Dose” and the club is very thankful for her support.

Scratch winners were Captain Jed Smith and Hudson Black with a great one under par score of 71.

Runners-up were Bill Eddy and Lyn Carracher with 78 off the stick.

Handicap winners, with nett 66 ¾ were Mark Hannigan and Lance Carracher.

Mark and Lance shot 72 off the stick but had the best nett score.

Runners-up for the handicap event were father and son combination of Alex and Owen Smith with nett 71¼.

This was Owen’s first 18hole competition and along with his dad Alex was picked up a win which was a bonus.

Nearest the pins went to Jed on the 5th, Adam Harrap on the 8th and Bill Eddy on the 14th.

The Men’s pennant team travelled to Hidden Valley on Sunday to take on Woodend and come home with a great 5/0 win.

Playing at number 1, Captain Jed won 3 & 1. By far the most exciting result for the day was 12 year old Campbell Smith, playing his first ever pennant match, not only did he win but it was a 4 and 3 win at that.

Adam Harrap was well in control most of the round but a late fightback from his opponent saw him hang on to a 1 up victory.

Timmy Batten had a day out, middling the fairway all day and one putting everything for a 7 & 6 victory and Mark Hannigan also had a blinder with his match finishing on the 12th hole.

There’s a break over Easter but the following Sunday the team ventures down to Woodend to take on Mt Macedon.

EUROA GOLF CLUB GOLFING conditions at the Euroa Course yielded some excellent scores during the past week.

In the Wednesday events the consistently good Paddy McCarthy had another win with 37 points. Balls down the line went to Dennis McGregor 36, Mick Keeley and Ian Sutherland both had solid rounds of 35 points.

Gail Allen took out the

FIRST TIMER: Owen Smith and dad Alex shared the prize in the Avenel Golf Club’s two-person Ambrose - Owen’s first match and a winner to boot.

Ladies event with 33 points from her handicap of just 12 claiming both Drive and Pitches as well as a Nearest the Pin. Deb Cox was next best, also on 33, while Pam Sprunt was the nine-hole event winner.

Thirty-eight players played the Stableford events on Saturday.

The Club has deferred the Captains and Presidents Day to later in the season.

Kevin Mead shot the round of the week with 40 points as another win for him will continue to chip away at his handicap.

Other very good scores of 38 points were Neil Healey and John Gilbert while Gary Ritchie, Donald McNuer and Geoff Vincent were ball winners on the day.

Neil Healey’s good form saw him called up into second Division Pennant team captained by Marcus Steers and they had a good 5-3 win in Kilmore.

Meanwhile the Division 1 Scratch Team bounced back from a big loss in the season opener with a 4-1 win on their home course, while it was Paddy McCarthy’s teams turn to face a 0-5 loss in the Elephants Graveyard at Woodend.

Two consecutive weeks Euroa’s Pennant sides have suffered clean sweep losses at Woodend.

Easter Saturday will be a Stableford event and with the public holiday weekend there is plenty of opportuni-

ties for visitors and locals to play over the holidays.

Vendi carts are available for hire and visitors are most welcome.

The Club is also hosting Junior Clinics during the Easter Holidays on April 13 and 20.

The sessions are conducted by PGA Professional Ashley Blake.

Sessions will also be available for adults, members and no- members for just $20 per sessions. Contact Gail Allen or check the Club Facebook for details.

NAGAMBIE WOMEN’S GOLF Results for Wednesday March 29: IT was the last day of the summer competition and there were 12 players for a fun round of Ambrose.

The winners were Moz Fowler, Jane Bow and Jill Rankin.

N/P on the 3rd was Kylie Carmichael.

Next Wednesday will be the start of the Winter Season with hit off time 9.30.

Chicken Run Results Thursday, March 30: There were 21 players for a round of Par on the back nine.

The winner was Dave Love with +2 and the R/U was Shayne Kimball +1.

N/P on the 13th was Dave Love and on the 16th Karyn Thompson.

NAGAMBIE MEN’S GOLF GOLDEN boy Ryan Ezard put together a double-double, by winning the Gold medal play off for the sec-

ond year in succession and claiming the monthly medal for the day at Nagambie golf Club last week.

It was a slow start for Ezard but as the round went on and sensing a big win concentration levels went up 91-19-72 was enough for the Nagambie junior to take home a second gold.

The day’s best score was recorded by Murichison golfer Don Hughes with a quality 90-20-70.

The summer participation of the Murchison crew was very welcome and good luck for their coming season.

Next best scores went to Ben Cassar net 73 , Terry Lowis and Larry King net 74’s.

The nearest the pins were won by Des Phelan sticking it close with Des saying it almost went in on the 8th, Steve Donnison knocking it up to the 13th and Bill Leviston pocketing a ball on the 16th.

Next week is Easter but a Stableford event will be played on Sunday at the regular tee time of 9am to 9.30am on office duty is S. Bryant and in the bar J. Lodding.

STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB

By KRISTEN MOORE STROKE was played on Saturday, April 1 at Strathbogie Golf Club.

A field of 21 players played in cool conditions, but the course looked magnificent with the rain that we have recently had.

Winner of the Monthly Medal was Phil Fry with a net 68 who also won the day.

I think the handicapper is about to catch up with him.

Lineballs were won by John De Bont with a net 75, Victoria Fry with a net 76, Mick Dixey with a net 75 and Kerry Hewlett with a net 76.

Nearest the pin winners was Phil Fry on the 15th and Chris Hewlett on the 17th.

Ladies Drive and Pitch was won this week by Ria Pearce on the 4th green (sponsored

by Helen Hill); Men’s Drive and Pitch was won by John De Bont (sponsored by John Moore).

Straightest drive was won

by David Kennett.

Putting was won by Phil Fry with 25 putts.

After golf members had a memorial hit off on the 15th tee to celebrate Gary Hewlett.

A memorial has been placed on the tree behind the green as it was where he had a hole in one.

Pennant results for this week, the handicap team played Alex at Eildon and had a win 3/2.

Bill Lawrence won 5/3, this was his first game of pennant, Mick Dixey won 2/1, David Kennett lost 5/4 and Grant Pearce won 6/4; unfortunately we had to forfeit the last game.

Our Scratch team played Trentham at Broadford and lost 4/1.

Our only winner was Ryley McDonald 3/2, Jack McDonald lost 2/1, Pete Phillips lost 4/3, Chris Bennett lost 3/2 and John Moore lost 3/1 Next week we are playing stableford and combination pairs.

On duty is Kerry Hewlett.

RESULTS FOR MARCH 25: Stableford was played on Saturday, March 25.

Ladies winner was Kerry Hewlett with 35 points.

Men’s winner was Grant Pearce with 34 points.

Line Balls were won by Ria Pearce with 34 points, Chris Bennett with 32 points and Jim McAlister with 32 points.

Nearest the pin winners were on the 4th Kerry Hewlett and on the 8th Joh Reid (sponsored by Eleanor Barns),.

Men’s drive and pitch was won by Chris Bennett (sponsored by John Moore Building).

Ladies Drive and Pitch was won this week by Kerry Hewlett on the 4th (sponsored by Helen Hill).

Straightest drive was won

by Chris Bennett (sponsored

by Rohan and Lindy Harris).

Scratch pennant was played at our course on Sunday, March 26, our team lost 3/2.

Jack McDonald won 4/3, Ryley McDonald won on the 19th Hole, Pete Phillips lost 2/1, Grant Pearce lost 6/4 and Shae Van der Schoor lost 2/1.

Our second team who played at Yea, also had a close match and lost 3/2.

John Moore won 8/7 he beat his putting yips, Aaron Hinss won 2/1, Phil Fry in his first pennant match lost on the 19th hole, David Kennett lost 2/1 and so did Phil Raftery 3/2.

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Euroa hosts cricket awards to conclude the 2022/2023 season Euroa Cricket Club recently held their presentation night.

President Lucas Paul welcomed everyone and outlined the year’s highlights.

After acknowledging milestones that many players achieved through the season, Oliver Wilson was accepted into the hall of fame having achieved five wickets for 13 runs in round 8.

Following this under 14 coach Owen Robertson started the team presentations.

The batting award was won by Ethan Saxon.

The bowling award went to Ollie Wilson.

Jack Walters won the fielding award with Patrick Murphy being presented with the coach’s award.

Ethan Saxon then topped off with the best player award, in addition to this.

He capped his season with the Cricket Shepparton batting award, holding a season average of 179 runs, while also being a Cricket Shepparton Country Week representative, defeating Bendigo to claim the title.

Following this the under 16 coaches Tomas Fogarty and Lachie Cooke presented Walter Jackson with the batting award, Archie Wilson with the bowling and fielding awards, Kusuma Wolfenden with the coaches’ award and best player was jointly won

by Mitchell Walters and Kusuma Wolfenden.

The junior development award was then announced as Jack Walters.

Both Archie Wilson and Ethan Saxon were acknowledged as winners of Cricket Shepparton awards.

The third XI was the next set of awards given out.

Captain Lucas Paul presented Fletcher Paul with the batting award, Leo Murphy with the bowling award and Cale Robertson with the fielding award.

Jack Wilson was given the captain’s award and Fletcher Paul won the best player.

Captain of the second XI Carl Norton then took over to present the B grade awards.

Winners were batting Carl Norton, bowling -Dion Grant and fielding - Connor McCombe.

The captain’s award went to Lachie Cooke, who also achieved the best player award.

Joint captains Scott Hamilton and Andrew Squires then announced the winners for A grade.

Congratulations went to Nic Hill for batting, Sham Dadallage for bowling and Lachie Hill for fielding.

The captains’ award went to Lachie Hill. It was then time for the club awards.

Kirrily McCombe was acknowledged as the best club person, champion player

WINNERS: Archie Wilson, Walter Jackson and Kasuma Wolfenden celebrate their terrific seasons went to Sham Dadallage, and the duck award to Jack Walters.

Jenny Houghton then presented Nic Hill with the Maygar Bat for best batsman for the club having scored an impressive 301 runs for the season.

Dion Grant was presented with the club bowling award having achieved 18 wickets for the season.

Rising Star went to Ethan Saxon for his ever-improving performance this season.

A surprise life membership was then presented to Dion Grant and Lucas Paul.

Both recipients have put

in a vast amount of time and effort into the club administration as well as playing on field in various capacities at several different levels.

Both Dion and Lucas were surprised by the nomination and spoke of their passion for the club.

Following this the main award of the George Coridas medal was presented to Nic Hill.

Nic had a great season and included achieving third place for the U23 Cricket Shepparton award.

Finally the club would like to acknowledge the fantastic support of our wonderful sponsors, Petrostar, Choic-

es, Goulburn River Lodge, BD North East Electrics, Mawsons Bakery, U called a plumber, Agile Insurance, Overlander Hotel, Euroa Hotel, Kreskas Bros Transport, Assurance Finance Partners Pty Ltd, Craven Made, Seven Creeks Hotel, Brady & Kibble Transport, Ford McKernan Engineering, Astral Systems, Mortgage Choice, Moody, Kiddell & Partners, Stasia’s Place, Maygars Winery and Balmattum Butchery.

The club wishes to also thank all the players and supporters.

We look forward to the next season.

PHOTO: ECC

STELLA SEASON: Ethan Saxon concldued his season as a league and club best and fairest winner bolstering a batting average of 179 runs.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

Mr Brightside wins consecutive Doncaster Miles at Royal Randwick

By NICK McCABE LINDSAY Park stable star Mr Brightside, has secured yet another group 1 victory for trainers Ben and JD Hayes winning the time honored 2023 Doncaster Mile.

Travelling to Royal Randwick in Sydney, with hopes of defending his title in the race he won in 2022.

In doing so becoming only the 10th horse in history to win the race in consecutive years, Mr Brightside opened as the betting favourite for Saturday’s rendition of the race.

However, with the rain affected track reaching a heavy 8, and visibility deteriorating the Hayes boys knew their galloper would need to muster all his star power and quality to be the first horse to cross the line.

With world class jockey Zac Purton on boar, Mr Brightside enjoyed a “10/10 ride” which saw him come to the clear running at the 300-metre mark of the race and hit the front.

Although it wasn’t all smooth sailing from there,

with rival My Oberon storming up the inside and threatening to take the lead, the determination and will to win from Mr Brightside was on full display as he fended off the Annabel Neesham trained runner.

As he bobbed his head on the line, claiming his second Doncaster Mile, Mr Brightside’s total career earnings sky rocketed to over $8m dollars ensuring he will go down in history as a star of Australian racing.

Post-race Ben Hayes went on to say “we’ll never forget him, but the exciting thing is he’s got so much to go”.

The Hayes team is enjoying a real a purple patch of form, also claiming Saturday’s Bendigo Mile with Here To Shock just minutes after Mr Brightside triumphed in Sydney.

JD Hayes has described the stables recent success as a “real team effort” and extends his gratitude to all those involved with the Euroa based operation.

TWO IN A ROW: Mr Brightside fends off My Oberon to claim his second Doncaster Mile.

PHOTO: Steve Hart

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Euroa seniors enjoy session ahead off upcoming Easter tournaments

THE North East senior’s tennis players enjoyed a solid tune up on Sunday, April 2 at the Euroa Lawn Tennis Club seniors day.

The hit-out was held prior to the upcoming busy Easter tennis tournaments being played along the Murray River and in Myrtleford.

Many players commented on the excellent grass condition considering that the Euroa Lawn Tennis Club had only very recently held another very successful sellout Labour Day Tournament.

The club in fact is still basking in the glory of a national award.

The community minded club received the 2022 “Most Outstanding Professional Tournament” award as part of the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis awards.

A highly significant national achievement for a small country town tennis club in North East Victoria.

Euroa Lawn Tennis Club has shown through this that if a whole community comes together great things can be achieved and everyone benefits.

Of the 43 players in attendance 12 were members at Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club.

Other attendees were from Albury, Wodonga, Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Corowa and Euroa areas.

As is usual at Euroa some players also travelled up from the Greater Melbourne area for the opportunity to play on great lawn courts.

Of the Wangaratta group there were two court winners, Phil Peck and Mary Ellen Callahan, plus two runners up, Michael Falkenberg and John Brunner, but all attendees agreed that tennis was the big winner on the day.

The next North East seniors tournament will be

held in Shepparton on April 16, the following Sunday at Wangaratta on April 23 and then Tatura on April 30 (the Tatura date is an extra on the calendar as their earlier scheduled date was cancelled due to floods).

A final day for the season will be on May 21 at Yarrawonga.

Anyone 30 or over can play.

One does not need to be a member of any club.

These tournaments are a good occasion for any lapsed tennis players to consider a return to the game.

North East Seniors tennis secretary Michael Falkenberg encourages all current players, particularly Wangaratta tennis players to encourage at least one new player to come and try the North East senior’s social format later this month on the Wangaratta Lawn courts.

He predicts fine weather and guarantees a warm welcome and good company, along with a tasty lunch.

GROUP FUN: (From left) David Godkin, Phil Peck, Michael Falkenberg, Geoff Davidson,Kevin Callahan, Mary Ellen Callahan, Amy Lairson, Mike Lairson, Russell O`Brien and Mark Brown; (front) John Brunner.

COURTS IN TREMENDOUS ORDER: Euroa’s lawn courts are in remarkable condition, a credit to the ground staff.

PHOTOS: Euroa Tennis Club

READY FOR ACTION: Marry Ellen awaits the return of serve from her opponent.

Euroa Pony Club holds another exciting and successful Gymkana

By SUE-ANN LAW EUROA Pony Club held its annual Gymkana at the Euroa Showgrounds on last month.

The predicted heat of 37 degrees Celsius for the day certainly held back some competitors from coming.

Nevertheless it was still a super day had by all.

The morning saw the open competitors coming from quite a distance to support the local club.

The Handy Mount ring was also a huge success, kids and their horses getting to experience new obstacles and challenges.

The pony club ring also proved a hit starting just before lunch and continuing until the end.

The junior highpoint winner was one of our own club members, Lucy Bickerton.

We congratulate Lucy as she certainly puts in the hard yards to win competitions like these.

The afternoon certainly did turn on the heat for the kids in the all popular fun ring.

We give credit to the parents, kids, judges, stewards and all who continued on in the heat as it was a challenge.

The fun ring saw over 30 competitors line up from Euroa, Benalla, Yea, Mansfield, Shepparton and further afield.

It was fantastic to see so many kids with smiles on their faces trotting away with all their special ribbons.

We also would like to thank

our superb major sponsor N & M Law Transport.

This local family gives and gives every year, their entire family gets involved which is fantastic to see.

Without a major sponsor like N & M Law Transport we would not be able to run the very successful event that we do every year.

We also had the Seach Family again donate the Roy Seach Memorial Trophy which was also presented in the fun ring.

The club also had a new local sponsor in Tack Saddlery on board this year who donated all the ribbons and rosettes for the Handy Mount Class.

There are lots more sponsors to thank but we will do that personally.

This event is Euroa Pony Club’s major fundraiser for the year.

Funds from this event help us keep our membership costs down.

We are one of the most affordable pony club in the area because we fundraise.

This would not happen without an amazing team of people who every month put their heart and sole into the club.

Thank you to each and every one of you with you, your families and your children we would not be able to run such an exciting event.

If anyone is interested in joining Euroa Pony Club please give Sue-Anne Law a call on 0429 272837, we are more than willing to see new members come on board.

BIG SMILE: Lexi Koroma won the Handy Mount class and is pictured with her ribbon and rosette.

PHOTOS: Euroa Pony Club

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Euroa rising star makes VFL debut with North Melbourne Football Club Euroa spearheads Tristian Davies, Erish Uthayakumar and Jett Trotter who “fasttracked” his development from a junior player to someone who can mix it competitively with the “older and stronger and more seasoned senior bodies”.

In his time at North Melbourne, Bath has built a strong relationship with senior coach, and former Adelaide star Tom Lynch which has allowed him to continue his development in a supportive but competitive environment.

Twenty year old Bath, hopes to take his maiden VFL season “one week at a time” with the goal of holding his spot in the team at the forefront of his mind.

Bath is one of three Euroa locals that is currently listed at VFL level, with Tom Panuccio (Geelong) and Robert Paradzayi (Williamstown) also signing contracts for season 2023, a testament to the Euroa Magpies and all those involved with the development of these junior stars.

EUROA’S own Ben Bath announced himself on the VFL scene Saturday when he booted two goals and collected 11 disposals in his VFL debut with the North Melbourne Football Club.

Bath described his first goal and “all the boys showing their support” as his favourite moment of the match, when the Kangaroos defeated the Southport Sharks by eight points, moving them to seventh on the ladder.

After Euroa fell agonisingly short in the 2022 grand final, Bath used this heartbreak as “motivation to become the best footballer he could be” and endured a long preseason for which he is now reaping the rewards.

Before becoming a mainstay in a potent Euroa Magpies senior football forward line, the 194cm key forward in his junior career also represented Euroa, along with the Murray Bushranger and Victorian Country team’s.

Bath attributes his seamless transition from local football to VFL level as a by product of playing alongside

THROUGH THE MIDDLE: Ben Bath (right) celebrates a goal in Saturdays victory over Southport.

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Local badminton players champing at the bit for new season AFTER a great season return in 2022, it will soon be time to dust off the racquets ready for a hit up for 2023.

The Euroa and District Badminton Association (EDBA) is excited to be hitting off for the 2023 season with two practice/ grading nights to be held at the

stadium at the Euroa Secondary College on Monday, April 24 and Monday, May 1.

Everyone is welcome, practice to start at 7pm.

Competition is to begin on Monday, May 8 and games will commence each Monday at 7pm.

As usual, there’ll be incentives for early payment of fees and discounts apply to families with three or more members playing; and for junior (secondary or primary school) players.

A payment plan can also be arranged.

There will be a couple of courts free for junior coaching or for those just wanting an odd hit at a minimal cost.

The association this year is going to conduct a raffle for fundraising and will be holding a few raffle selling ticket days in both Binney Street and

FAMILY ORIENTATED CLUB: Longwood Football Netball Club prides itself on the family friendly culture it has created.

behind Burton’s.

The dates for these will be advertised in due course.

We look forward to seeing everyone back and welcoming new members.

Actual dates will be confirmed ASAP. See future editions of The

Euroa Gazette.

For more information see the Euroa and District Badminton Association Facebook page, or contact Shae Van Der Schoor shae.vanderschoor@ myriad-it.com or 0412 576 380 or Brent Moore on 0423 863 442.

PHOTO: Adin Payne

Longwood to celebrate 135 years

By NICK McCABE ON May 13, the Longwood Football Netball Club will celebrate 135 years of history when it plays host to the Avenel Swans.

From a footballing standpoint, Longwood first formed a team in May 1888 where Longwood’s inaugural Redlegs hosted a side combined with players from the Euroa and Castle Creek football teams.

Over the course of 135 years, the Longwood football club has been apart of eight different leagues, including the Kyabram and District Football Netball competition, of which it still competes in at the present time.

The club has proudly been known as ‘home’ for an array of former AFL/VFL footballers, none more so

then home grown prodigy Dean Rice who amassed 234 games with Carlton and St Kilda.

Rice famously played for Longwood in their 1985 senior premiership team at just 17 years of age, before being recruited in 1987.

In addition to Rice, many local stars in their own right, such as Paul O’bree, Todd Stone, Mick Williams, Trevor Harding, Brendan Varcoe, Jay Kubeil, Brendan Redfern, Bill Sargood and Tony Brodie have donned the famous red socks, whilst winning various premierships and league medals along the way.

In total, the club has won 10 senior premierships with the most recent coming in the year 2000 as a part of the Benalla and District Football league.

Since joining the KDFL in

2009, on field the club has struggled for success.

However, off-field Longwood has been in a position where it is “sustainable and not just surviving” according to president Rick Shiner for many years.

Ahead of season 2023, Longwood recruited Baz Formosa as senior coach who in Shiner’s opinion has “transformed” the on-field standard of the club with competition for a spot in the senior 22-man line-up at an all time high since 2013.

This is a credit to the high standard driven by Formosa and the playing groups willingness to embrace these demands.

Although there is high hopes for how high Longwood can soar up the ladder in 2023, especially coming off the back of three consecutive preseason victories,

the clubs goal is to “remain a friendly environment” and host players that want to represent the town.

As is any local football netball club, Longwood are always on the hunt to recruit more junior footballers and netballers and be apart of it renowned family club environment, and urges anyone interested to be in contact.

In addition to this, president Shiner extends his invitation on behalf of the club to all players, families and supporters past and present to attend the May 13 home game against Avenel and to indulge in the festivities celebrating the club and its long history.

TIME TO CELEBRATE: In 2023 Longwood celebrates its 135th season of competition.

PHOTOS: Rick Shiner