AUSNET is preparing to submit a proposal to the Australian Energy Regulator for a second powerline to service the Euroa area, as a longterm x for the region’s unreliable power supply.
The proposed $22 million investment, which would need to be approved by the AER, is outlined on AusNet’s website in a dra plan currently open for public feedback.
The plan is subject to change, with further work on the plan
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scheduled throughout 2025, to be submitted to the AER by December 2025.
If approved, the plan would go into e ect from July 2026, according to AusNet’s current schedule.
The powerline servicing Euroa and surrounding towns, BN11, is the
longest line in AusNet’s network and also the longest in Victoria, extending 1206km from Benalla to Euroa.
Strathbogie Shire Council has been seeking a major upgrade to the notoriously unreliable powerline since at least 2022, listing it as one of the region’s most pressing needs in an “advocacy asks” document given to the State and Federal governments.
A separate council document submitted to the State Government
in 2022 detailed council’s correspondence with AusNet regarding the issue.
“Council has been advised by the power supplier AusNet that a second supply line from Seymour to Euroa would form a ‘loop’ that would alleviate this issue and ensure that power would still be available in the event of failure of a single supply line,” the document reads.
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Community grieves tragic loss of Cassie
By DARREN CHAITMAN
EUROA and Longwood are grappling to come to terms with the tragic loss of Cassie Rawlings.
The 18-year-old died a er her car crashed into a tree on Longwood-Pranjip Road in Pranjip late on Saturday morning, leaving her family, friends and community members shattered.
She was a deeply loved daughter to Euroa’s Jason and Julianne Rawlings and sister to Zach Rawlings.
Cassie’s aunt, Charlene Cullen, told The Euroa Gazette her niece was fun-loving, always smiling and laughing, and lit up every room she walked into.
“She was a typical 18-year-old girl,” Ms Cullen said.
“It’s heartbreaking, what’s happened to her, because she had her full life ahead of her.”
Cassie had been a passionate BGrade netballer for the Longwood Football Netball Club and also coached the club’s under 11 team.
“She loved kids,” Ms Cullen said.
She had worked at Goodstart Early Learning Euroa for part of this year and was studying a diploma in childcare.
More recently, she worked at Puckapunyal Military Area.
She had been driving from Seymour, back home to Euroa, on the
Euroa’s Cassie Rawlings, 18, was a much-loved family member and passionate netballer
morning of the crash, her aunt said.
LFNC opened its doors on Monday night for the community to gather, support each other and remember Cassie.
“She was a lovely, happy people person,” LFNC president Ricki Shiner told The Euroa Gazette.
“Cassie was with us right the
AusNet’s
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way through her juniors, from the age of 12, and was about to play her 100th game.”
Mr Shiner said she had been great with the under 11s she coached and “just had a beautiful knack with the children”.
He described the sudden loss of Cassie as horrible and unfair.
In a Facebook post just last
“Previous discussions with AusNet indicated that it would cost approximately $20 million to provide this second supply line and that current rules prevent Ausnet from investing in this infrastructure as they are prohibited from cross subsidising from other regions to build infrastructure.
“Furthermore, the cost per ratepayer should AusNet endeavour to cost recover would be prohibitive.
“Ausnet has advised council that the only circumstances in which they would consider investment on its merits is if council identi ed a major power user such as a manufacturer that would commit to investing in the region if the power supply was improved, a scenario which is unrealistic at best.”
Asked by the Euroa Gazette to explain their turnaround, an AusNet spokesperson said: “Further analysis has shown this investment could be justi ed under the regulatory framework.”
“The [AER] will consider whether the costs of this investment are justi ed to be funded by all customers,” the spokesperson continued.
“Through our engagement with customers and the community they’ve told us that they are prepared to pay more for electricity reliability.”
However, the spokesperson said AusNet’s electricity prices in Victoria would remain about the same for households and only rise very marginally for
month, Cassie had said about the under 11s team that she was “so excited to lead these boys and girls again… watching them grow was a blessing last year”.
Her Facebook page is a shrine dedicated to her loves in life: the LFNC, her mum and dad, and having fun with her friends. Cassie lived in Euroa and had
attended Euroa Primary School, Euroa Secondary College and FCJ College in Benalla.
Community members have donated to an online fundraiser for the Rawlings family to take time o work to deal with the loss, started by Cassie’s aunt, Charlene. Over $15,500 had been raised by Tuesday morning.
Euroa restaurant Amore Pizza & Takeaway had also raised over $1500, matching $750 raised from customers.
A Victoria Police statement on Saturday said the exact circumstances of the crash were yet to be determined.
Euroa Police Sargeant Dempsey Willis said she could not comment on the crash, but urged drivers to be cautious on the roads as the holiday season approaches.
To donate to the fundraiser, go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/ in-memory-of-cassie-rawlings.
second powerline proposal for Euroa
businesses, because the increased expenditure would be o set by the growth of their customer base.
AusNet’s dra energy distribution pricing plan states: “Although in the minority, there are some customers who do not think network reliability investments should be socialised, and that customers in areas that are more expensive to service – being those that are more remote, regional, steep or densely vegetated – should be paying more for their power.”
On AusNet’s dra proposal for a second powerline, Strathbogie Shire Council interim CEO Tim Tamlin said: “AusNet has heard the issues of our Strathbogie Shire residents and council’s continued advocacy.”
“Any assurance that power supply will be continuous post storms or unexpected events would be most welcomed,” he said.
Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland, who campaigned
strongly for an improved power supply in the wake of the region’s major power outages in the summer of 2023-24, said she was proud of what we have achieved as a community.
“The relentless advocacy of our residents has ensured our towns are getting the attention and power reliability they deserve,” she said.
AusNet has faced increased pressure to fix the long unreliable power supply ever since the problem reached its peak last summer, having been exacerbated by the installation of two bushfire prevention devices, REFCLs, on the local network.
Ms Cleeland and Member for Indi Helen Haines had both called for xes, Euroa Caravan Park owner Kristy Hourigan started a petition, hordes of angry locals sent complaints to AusNet, and the issue received statewide media coverage.
In January, AusNet spokeswoman Karen Winsbury told
this masthead: “We are working hard to nd a comprehensive and permanent long term solution and have a dedicated team of experts working full time on this matter.”
A second powerline has now been revealed as the proposed long-term solution, pending the nalisation of the pricing plan and the AER’s approval.
The recent news comes as AusNet announced the completed implementation of several medium-term solutions, which were announced earlier this year.
These measures included the removal of 164 hazard trees, targeted inspections across 1,400 spans of overhead lines, animal-proo ng, and the installation of new technologies to assist crews to identify and isolate faults quicker, to reduce unplanned outage times.
In June, AusNet told this masthead the company had spent over $10 million on these measures.
LOVED DAUGHTER AND SISTER: Cassie celebrating her 18th birthday in June with brother Zach Rawlings (le ), mother Julianne Rawlings and father Jason Rawlings.
IN CASSIE’S MEMORY: Cassie Rawlings has been described by family as fun-loving, lighting up every room she walks into.
Jeffery, Stevens lead in progressive election results
By DARREN CHAITMAN
PROGRESSIVE results for the Strathbogie Shire Council election show candidates Scott Je ery and Fiona Stevens well in front, with more votes to be counted and preferences still to be distributed in the coming days.
The results so far, based on “Group A” rst preference votes, were displayed in public on Friday a ernoon in the window of Strathbogie Shire Council’s election o ce in Euroa.
Some 5994 formal votes have been counted in Group A, while 415 “informal” votes in Group A were not counted because they were considered invalid, scrutineers told this masthead.
Group A refers to votes received before 6pm on Friday last week.
Group B, a smaller batch of votes received later, will be counted from today, Wednesday, November 6.
A er this and the distribution of preferences, provisional results will be published tomorrow, on Thursday, November 7, with o cial results to be announced at 2.30pm Friday, November 8, according to a VEC webpage.
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FRONTRUNNERS SO FAR...
HOW MUCH WILL CHANGE?
Ben Raue, an independent election analyst, told this masthead the candidates well out in front “should be ne”, but lower places are more likely to change a er the counting of more votes and distribution of preferences.
“Candidates who are currently coming just behind may well catch up on preferences,” Mr Raue said.
“And then there’s the fact that not all the votes have been added to the count yet.”
FRONTRUNNERS WEIGH IN Scott Je ery and Fiona Stevens appear on track to receive a “quota” (at least 12.5pc of all formal rst preference votes), with votes that exceed the quota to be
according to preferences.
Mr Je ery, from Avenel, said it was “di cult to answer” when asked why he thought he had received so many rst preference votes.
“People have recognised that I have a passion for the area, and that my skills, experience and history will contribute to the outcomes of the council,” he said.
Pos Candidate First preference votes
Ms Stevens said she was encouraged to see the community place their trust in her up to this stage, with nal results still to come.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Rainfall (Euroa Township)
SOME 0.4mm of rain fell at Euroa (Castle Creek at Telford Bridge) in the week ending Monday, November 4, all of it on Monday, November 4.
“It’s certainly very pleasing for me and I feel honoured to be the frontrunner at this stage.”
As the rst candidate on the ballot, he is likely to have received a share of “donkey votes”.
Ms Stevens, who has been a Mitchell Shire councillor for eight years and is in the process of relocating to Nagambie, was asked why she appeared to have connected with so many votes.
Billings 175
14 Robin Weatherald 152 15 Stephen Mahon 149
“It’s a hard question – I would guess they have taken on board my o erings of current, up-todate experience in local government and see that as an advantage to help Strathbogie as we move forward,” she said.
A er the o cial declaration of results set for Friday, seven new councillors will be sworn in during a ceremony in the council chamber on Tuesday, November 12.
On Tuesday, November 19, councillors will attend a statutory meeting, where a mayor and deputy mayor will be elected.
The declaration of results scheduled for Friday could be delayed if any candidates challenge the provisional results declared tomorrow.
Keep posted to The Euroa Gazette’s website on Thursday and Friday for provisional and nal election results.
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When will we know the names of our Councillors?
Currently the VEC are counting postal votes it is expected that Provisional results for this election will be available between today and Friday 8 November. All elections to be declared by Friday 15 November 2024. New Councillors convene for first meeting
The first Council meeting for the new cohort of Councillors will be held Tuesday 19 November at the Euroa Conference Centre, Bury Street Euroa at 6pm. This will be a statutory meeting at which the Councillors will elect the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Board/ Committee Representatives for 2024-25. The agenda will be available on the website Friday 15 November 2024.
The gallery will be open to visitors. The meeting will be livestreamed at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and we encourage community members to watch the meeting via this option.
Council to Begin Fire Hazard Inspections
With summer approaching, Council is set to commence its annual Fire Hazard Inspection program. During this time, Council Officers will inspect properties across the area to ensure they are free from unmanaged fuel sources, such as long grass, fallen branches, and leaves, which pose a risk during bushfire season.
If a property is found to present a fire hazard, a Fire Prevention Notice may be issued, requesting that owners reduce fire risks to protect lives and property. We appreciate the community’s support and cooperation as we work together to keep our region safe this bushfire season. Make a splash at Nagamie Splash Park
The Nagambie Splash Park is open for the season, and operates from 9am8pm at Buckley Park, Blayney Lane, Nagambie. The free splash park features a variety of water play equipment including a giant bucket, water slides, sprinkler tunnels and rings. The splash park is set in a beautifully grassed area overlooking Lake Nagambie and is colocated with several BBQ areas, picnic seating areas and a public toilet. Please note the Splash Park only operates on days when the forecast temperature is 22 degrees Celsius and above, and it is closed in extreme weather.
Chinamans Bridge
Council with the support of Extent Heritage, a specialist heritage consultancy, has submitted a permit to Heritage Victoria to demolish Chinamans Bridge except for the landbased abutments. This Bridge structure was significantly damaged following the October 2022 floods, and as a result the waterway underneath the structure has been closed to transit since. The Bridge holds significant heritage value and is on the Victorian Heritage register, it is one of the earliest examples of an all-timber road bridge in the State and features the hand-hewn timber in its construction and details. Do you care about the future use of rural and residential land in our Shire?
Between 11 November to 13 December, we want to hear your thoughts on potential issues and opportunities that could impact the future use of
land in this Shire. Your thoughts will help us develop the Rural Residential and Land Use Strategy and Urban Growth Strategy– see more details on how you can be involved in our advertisement in today’s paper. Does your volunteer organisation want to win that grant?
There is a free grant writing workshop for not-for-profit committees being held at the Strathbogie Memorial Hall on Thursday 14 November from 1pm - 4pm. To reserve your place please call 1800 065 993.
Council’s 2023-24 Annual Report
You can read Council’s 2023-24 on our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au The report was presented and accepted at the October Council meeting.
National Recycle week 11-17
November
Join us and be part of Goulburn Valley Libraries recycle education activities. These are being held at our libraries and everyone is welcome.
National Recycling Week: Story Time (books and craft for kids)
• Euroa – Friday 8 November at 10am
• Avenel - Wednesday, 13 November at 10:30am
National Recycling Week: Table and Talk (Ask me anything – 1-hour drop-in)
• Violet Town – Thursday 7 November, 10.30 to 11.30am
• Nagambie – Friday, 8 November, 11.30 to 12.30pm
• Avenel - Wednesday, 13 November, 11:00am to 12:00 pm
• Euroa – Wednesday, 13 November, 1:30pm to 2:30 pm
Old batteries
Batteries placed in household bins can cause fires, either in the bins themselves or in trucks collecting them. They also contain toxic substances which are harmful to you, your family and the environment.
Strathbogie Shire has battery recycle bins at all Transfer Stations and in our Customer Service Centers in Euroa and Nagambie. Learn more about battery safety and the circular economy by visiting www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
Kool Schools Awards Night
Strathbogie youth are gearing up for their presentation at the The Kool Skools Awards Night to be held on the 30 November Melbourne. The night will showcase and celebrate the best songs and performances and is modelled on the Aria Awards and features well known industry personalities.
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ON Sunday, October 27, the Shepparton Reconciliation Group brought 90 people together at the Winton Wetlands Education and Culture Hub to discuss the Treaty process in Victoria. Non-Aboriginal people came from Shepparton, Wangaratta, Seymour, Beechworth, Euroa and Wodonga.
Diedre Robertson presented on behalf of the Shepparton Reconciliation Group and others spoke about the
Yorta country and a smoking ceremony.
Rebecca Welsh acted as the MC for the event.
The aim of the day was for Treaty Authority members to brief the non-Aboriginal community about Treaty and, across the day, they responded to questions about the process, the timeline, and the potential outcomes.
The forum was a familiarisation process.
Key issues discussed included government guidelines, First Nations aspirations and the linkages to self
munity, but that it would speci cally promote better economic, health and social outcomes for First Nations people.
Elected Yorta Yorta representative and Member of the First People’s Assembly for Victoria, Levi Power, conducted a question-andanswer session.
Community members were taken through a session about culture by Graham Briggs and given a cultural tour of the wetlands by Nikki James.
To conclude the day’s discussions, a Treaty Ally Workshop was managed by Diedre Robertson from the Shepparton Reconciliation
Those who attended went away better informed and
Euroa church unearths, displays names of fallen
a plaque with names of 19 WWI soldiers
By DARREN CHAITMAN
A WINDOW in St Paul’s Anglican Church Euroa, installed 100 years ago in memory of fallen soldiers, now has a plaque to go with it.
On Sunday a ernoon, the church will hold a short ceremony to remember 19 soldiers who died in World War I, listed by name on the new plaque beside the 1924 stained-glass window.
Father Norm Hart, a congregation member and locum priest (covering for Father Andre Du Plooy while he is on leave), decided to install the plaque.
“I thought, ‘well, who were these soldiers?’” he said.
“So, I started checking what records we had.
“There were 19 of these
guys… and we’ve got their names up there now.”
The 19 men were connected with the church, but unfortunately, Fr Hart said, many of them have been forgotten.
“Over the years we’ve forgotten who all these people were, and what they did, their connection to community,” he said.
“Some of these people, we haven’t been able to gure out where they came from because … you had itinerant labourers, and they’ve signed up here but no one knows where they came from.”
He said for 19 men from one small town to die in the war was “extraordinary”.
“If you extrapolate that over the whole country, it’s devastating,” Fr Hart said.
Asked why it was important to remember their names, the locum priest became philosophical.
“People come and go, and I know in world history, millions and millions of people are born, live and die without any record at all,” Fr Hart said.
“But I think it’s worth acknowledging these guys.
“Even if no one looks at it for another hundred years, at least we’ve remembered them.
“And that they just didn’t disappear into the ether for no reason at all.”
A 15-minute ceremony to remember the soldiers will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church Euroa at 2pm on Sunday, November 10, the day before Remembrance Day.
LEST WE FORGET: Fr Norm Hart, a congregation member and locum priest at St Pauls Euroa, decided to install a plaque for the 100-year-old memorial window, listing the names of soldiers who died in WWI.
Meet the 15-year-old behind Violet Town’s epic Halloween
By DARREN CHAITMAN
THE driving force behind Violet Town’s popular annual Halloween event – which was attended by over 1000 people on Friday – is only 15 years old.
The 15-year-old teenager, Elliette Jeffery, modelled the event on the town’s previous annual Halloween event, Nightmare on Cowslip Street, which had stopped running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, she mentioned to her dad the idea of running a similar event to keep the tradition going, who then helped her “get the ball rolling”.
Elliette has organised the event each year since then.
“Growing up it was something I looked forward to all year,” she told The Euroa Gazette.
“It’s an event that families and everyone of all ages and abilities can attend, so it just opens up something fun to do for everyone.
“It’s a very inclusive event.”
Her dad, Steven Jeffery, said his own role in the event was “more just sort of backing Elliette”.
“I really just stood sort of stood back and did what I was told,” he said.
The Halloween event is not the year nine student’s first community project.
In 2015, when she was in prep, she
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started a fundraising initiative for earthquake victims in Nepal.
In 2021 and 2022, during the pandemic, she made and sold facemasks, donating the profits towards COVID-19 research.
“I think I’ve always been communityorientated,” Elliette said.
“I really like seeing people happy and just enjoying themselves.
“It’s always really good when you work hard for something and it actually pays off, when you see that it is making a positive impact on the people around you.”
In 2021 she received two awards, the Weary Dunlop award and the Australian Young Citizen of the Year for Violet Town.
In 2023 she was a finalist in the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria awards in the “young legends” category.
“Elliette’s mum and I, we’re super proud,” Steven said.
“She’s always doing something; she really undersells herself.
“It’s just a real proud parent moment.”
Steven said his own father, Lyle Jeffery, had been very similar.
“It might’ve jumped a generation and missed me and went straight to her, but I think it’s sort of that selfless, giving side of her that we see every day,” he said.
■ More coverage of Violet Town’s Halloween event on page 11
Dudley to
THE Euroa Third Age Club is again pleased to announce another of their well-received “Sund’y By The Sevens” concerts with Greg Dudley and Rod Grant next Sunday afternoon.
Grant ’n Dudley will be performing this upcoming concert in the Euroa Third Age clubrooms in Kirkland Avenue Euroa next Sunday, November
10 at 1.30 pm.
perform
Greg and Rod’s music covers musical styles including popular covers, country, Celtic and Aussie bush music. They will also be performing a number of their own, well-received “homegrown” original songs.
Our local Aussie poet, Bernie Walker will again be treating us to a couple of selected Aussie poems following the “half time” interval, just
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“IT’S AN EVENT THAT FAMILIES AND EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES CAN ATTEND”: ELLIETTE JEFFERY
Body of missing man found in Caniambo
POLICE located a man’s body in Caniambo, near Violet Town, on Monday following a search for 72-year-old Ballarat man Gary Butt.
Mr Butt, who lived with dementia, was reported missing to police on Sunday, September 22.
at Euroa Third Age Club
before to the second half of the concert.
As always, the Third Age Club will have refreshments on sale at the interval.
The Euroa Third Age Club again invites and cordially welcomes all to come along and be part of the friendly fun and appreciative atmosphere that has developed around these top quality, free admission Sunday afternoon concerts.
Enquiries revealed Gary was last seen in the vicinity of Shepparton Railway Station at 10pm that same day.
Search and Rescue specialists and over 50 SES volunteers searched Shepparton in October. He did not have a mobile phone, and he left with limited food and clothing, and without his medication.
Victoria Police said Mr Butt had yet to be formally identified on Monday and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Greg Dudley and Rod Grant.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER DUO: Violet Town’s Steven Jeffery (Superman) and 15-year-old Elliette Jeffery (Ratatouille).
PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
Gary Butt
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
This election was my last
I HAVE been competitive in every local election since 1989. I have always accepted voter decisions.
The current election will be my last e ort or involvement in this process, as I believe my “use-by date” has expired – as my refuge.
Currently postal voting has become far too expensive and far too slow to deliver election results.
History has always delivered high returns at each election, and participation rates have o en exceeded or approached 90 percent.
The number of informal votes received this year is exceptionally high, this may re ect voter dissatisfaction with the process of a postal vote election.
Future elections must return to attendance voting using pencil and paper voting systems, and results can be
identi ed within 24 hours.
I acknowledge my tiny numbers of a loyal supporters which I greatly appreciate.
Thank you Robin Weatherald, Euroa
Send me your projects
IN the coming months, I will be pitching local projects to the treasurer for funding in next year’s Victorian State Budget.
While there are so many incredible local initiatives in crucial need of funding, I am interested in hearing from your readers about anything they would like to see for our region.
It could be anything.
Some examples we’ve seen already include new schools, upgrades to existing infrastructure, updated facilities for our community groups and volunteers, and much more.
Our region deserves the best.
I can’t wait to put forward our case for much-needed investment into our local towns.
If you want to have your say, please get in touch by visiting my Benalla o ce, emailing me at annabelle.cleeland@ parliament.vic.gov.au, or by calling (03) 5762 1600.
Annabelle Cleeland, Member for Euroa
Euroa Cinema’s kicking goals
ON Saturday Charlie and I went to the matinee at the Euroa Cinema.
The movie – “The teacher who promised the sea” – was a bright shining gem based in real events.
It depicted the horror and personal implications of unearthing the skeletal remains of radicals in a Spanish Civil War mass grave 70 years a er those events.
The intergenerational pain of one family to nd a disappeared great-grandfather was made all the more evocative by the performances and direction.
The school children brought
youthful inquisitiveness to their varied roles.
The elderly woman cleaner was re ective, caring, and open.
The teacher was, as the best teachers always are, generous, inspiring and innovative.
The events in this village impacted those children for their whole lives
The score which sat behind the acting was a reprise of the great Catalan and Puerto Rican cellist and composer, Pablo Casals.
He fought for the legitimate Republican government and is also remembered for the aphorism: “The situation is hopeless. We must take the next step.”
In bringing us this deeply moving and galvanising lm the cinema volunteers were – as they always are – enthusiastic, hard-working and welcoming. This letter is a small token of our appreciation.
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ON Friday, February 3, 1911, an article in the Euroa Advertiser described the wedding of Evaline Mabel (Eva) Lorimer, from Balmattum, and John George Vidler from Gooram.
The wedding was held on January 18 at St John’s Catholic Church in Binney Street with Rev Father Tobin o ciating.
The bride wore “trained gown of Sicilian [a material made from ne cotton and course mohair] prettily braided and trimmed with lace and ribbon and wore the customary wreath and veil.”
The article further describes the wedding party, ensuing festivities and the generous presents received from friends and family, some of whom came from as far away as Dandenong, Echuca, Fitzroy and Brunswick.
Following a reception the newly wed couple departed by train for a honeymoon in Queenscli .
The bride had changed into an amethyst coat and frock, complimented by a white hat, for the journey.
The Vidler family was one of
the rst of the European settlers to come to the district, holding the pastoral leases for Caniambo and Gowangardie in the 1840s.
By the 1850s the family had established a hotel, and the second school in Euroa.
The Lorimer family was also one of the early settlers at Faithfuls Creek and Balmattum.
A er returning from their honeymoon, Eva and John took up a farming property in Gooram where they raised their four children.
Evaline’s bridal out t is on display at the Euroa Museum’s new clothing exhibition assembled by Euroa Historical & Genealogical Society members.
Also on display are the gowns from the weddings of other local families: Giovannini and Donovan; Cummins and Wallace; Ackland and Bradford; Waterhouse and Fischer; Watt and Waters; Shepherdson and Byers; and Hill.
The out ts, and information about the families and much, much more, can be seen at the museum on any Sunday or Wednesday a ernoon between 1 and 4pm.
Last chance to attend Third Age Club’s 60th birthday
By JOAN OSBOURNE
THIS is the last chance for anyone wishing to attend the Euroa Third Age Club’s 60th birthday celebration on Saturday, November 16 as bookings close Friday, November 9.
The club will be celebrating 60
years since its grand opening. We are celebrating this occasion with four two-course bu et lunch at the club.
All past and present members as well as the public are welcome to attend.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes.
Greg Dudley and Jimmy Davidson will be providing the entertainment during the day.
Please contact Lorraine at the newsagency to book – the cost will be $20 per person.
Those who intend to come to the lunch please book by Friday, November 8.
A ra e will be held to raise funds for this lunch – rst prize is a quilt made by Coral Saunders and the second prize is a hamper donated by the Euroa Pharmacy and two club members.
The November club meeting will be held on Thursday, November 28 at 2pm – all welcome.
CLOTHING EXHIBIT: Evaline’s bridal outfit is on display at the Euroa Museum’s new clothing exhibition.
Ruffy reveals newest resident
Wombat sculpted by Shlomit Moira stationed permanently at Ruffy Community Centre
By DARREN CHAITMAN
FLATNOSED, chubby wombats have roamed the hills of Ru y throughout the ages, but surely none have been as charming as the one now stationed at the Ru y Community Centre.
The permanent wooden wombat, installed at the community centre’s playground, was unveiled to a crowd of about 40 people on Friday night last week.
Ru y Community Centre chairperson Fiona Steel said the artwork was chosen to add “something more whimsical into the playground; a bit more imaginative play”.
It was created by Warburtonbased wood sculptor Shlomit Moira.
Throughout November, Ms Moira is exhibiting works in Ru y’s ARTBOX and will also run three whittling workshops in Ru y.
Ru y was not selected by Strathbogie Shire Council as a location for ARTBOX, the portable exhibition space that has been travelling around the shire since June 2023.
“So, we said, as a community, we’ll hire the ARTBOX ourselves and nd our own artists to go into it and run workshops,” Ms Steel said.
Following the exhibition and workshops, the wombat will stay on as a resident of the small locality, which recorded a population of just 164 in the 2021 census.
The purchase of the sculpture – which appears to be Ru y’s rst ever permanent public artwork –
was funded by council, Euroa Rotary Club and the Ru y Community Action Group.
The artist, Ms Moira, moved to Australia from Israel 21 years ago and regularly sculpts native Australian animals.
“I love it… the nature here, the animals, the plants, the people,” she told The Euroa Gazette.
She described her art style as “pretty eclectic”.
“I like to do a lot of di erent things with wood and with other materials,” Ms Moira said.
“There’s a lot of inspiration from the natural world, but also, I like to use imagination.
“When I’m not doing commissions, I just love to have fun and really enjoy my process.”
Ms Moira said working with wood is also a mindfulness practice.
“I think whittling is a great example of that,” she said.
“It allows people not only to create something, but also to be in the present moment, to breathe better and just to relax.
“While you are so busy working on a piece and you’re just looking at your knife carving, then it’s a great opportunity to let go of all your worries.”
She ran one whittling workshop on Saturday and will run two more in Ru y on Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 3pm, and Sunday, November 24 from 9am to 2pm.
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All home electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.
To assure you that their work complies with safety standards, they’ll give you a Certificate of Electrical Safety. Learn more at energysafe.vic.gov.au/certificates
RESIDENT REVEALED: Ru y Community Centre chair Fiona Steel (le ) and sculptor Shlomit Moira unveiled the wombat in an exclusive preview for The Euroa Gazette on Friday a ernoon. PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
Why I do “T-Bro’s” Movember every year
By TYLER BRODIE
MOVEMBER has become a major part of my life – a cause I’ve poured myself into since 2015 – in honour of my best mate, who we unfortunately lost to suicide.
This year I’m back at it and bigger than ever, aiming to raise $5,000 to push my total fundraising over $20,000, which is a milestone I never thought I’d reach when I started growing the Mo nine years ago.
Born and raised in Benalla, with all my family roots in Euroa, I feel very deeply connected to our rural community.
I’m very proud to say I’m the eldest son of local business owners Steve and Tracey Brodie, and the eldest grandchild of both Shirley & Tom Brodie and Lyn & John “Sargie” Sargood.
Sargie, better known as Pop to our family, has been a farmer in Euroa for his entire life and his work ethic and resilience have always inspired me and our family.
I carry those values with me in everything I do, including this annual Movember campaign.
But Movember isn’t just
about fundraising.
It’s about sparking conversations around mental health, especially in rural areas where isolation and stigma can make it hard for people to reach out.
Farmers are some of the toughest people I know, but I also know rsthand they face unique pressures, such as nancial stress, isolation, long hours, stock loss,
drought, res, oods and many more things, all of which can take a toll on mental health.
I want people to understand that seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness and that mental health should be given the same attention as physical health.
I do T-BRO’s Movember every year with the hope that it makes a difference, even if
NEW AED ON LONGWOOD-RUFFY RD
LONGWOOD community members are now better equipped to help those in cardiac arrest after a publicly accessible automated external defibrillator (AED) was gifted to the town.
The new life-saving device was recently installed in Longwood East on the fence of the Goulburn Valley water treatment plant, thanks to the hardworking Longwood Action Group.
Euroa ambulance community officer Shona Guest said the AED was an important addition for the area.
“There were already two publicly accessible AEDs in Longwood, however these aren’t easy to access from the eastern side of town,” Shona said.
“With support from Longwood East Landcare and Goulburn Valley Water, we have been able to add this additional device in a key location on Longwood-Ruffy Rd.”
Every day, around 21 Victorians will suffer a cardiac arrest and only
one in 10 will survive.
Minutes matter in cardiac arrest.
When a patient receives CPR and a shock from an AED before paramedics arrive, their chance of survival more than doubles.
Shona said having AEDs in publicly accessible locations was critical, particularly in regional areas.
“If someone is in cardiac arrest and an AED is available, the Triple Zero call-taker can tell the bystander the location and they can go and get it,” she said.
“All you have to do is open it up and follow the instructions, the AED will not administer a shock unless it is needed.”
Shona encouraged locals to consider registering as a GoodSAM Responder.
“GoodSAM is an app that connects patients in cardiac arrest with a nearby volunteer who is willing to start hands-only CPR while paramedics are on their way,” she said.
Garden Club’s “stunning” Creightons Creek excursion
By DENISE HOLT
it’s for just one person. I’ve got 10 incredible ra e prizes donated by local businesses and with support from the community I strongly believe we can break that $5,000 goal together.
Every dollar raised is a step toward a world where no one feels they have to su er in silence.
To me, Movember is about honouring the memory of those we’ve lost, supporting those who are struggling and creating a future where mental health can be discussed openly.
It’s about carrying on my family’s legacy of resilience and community, and using it to help make mental health care accessible and stigma-free for everyone.
For more information on TBRO’s Movember or to donate, scan the QR Code, which will take you to my Movember pro le.
Alternatively, Google Tyler Brodie Movember or visit T-BRO’s Movember on Facebook and @ tbrosmovember on Instagram.
Here’s to another Movember, to the strength of our community and to changing lives one conversation at a time.
“You don’t have to be first aid qualified or have a medical background, you just need to be willing and able to do hands-only CPR, be over 18 years of age and have access to a smartphone.”
Community members who are interested in learning CPR or how to use an AED are encouraged to reach out to Shona via shona. guest@ambulance.vic.gov.au.
Longwood AED Locations
Under the veranda of the Longwood General Store – 12 Down St, Longwood.
In the breezeway at the Longwood Community Centre and Recreation Reserve – 2A Down St, Longwood.
On the fence of the water treatment plant – 385 LongwoodRuffy Rd, Longwood East.
THE October Meeting of the Euroa Garden Club was a special lunch event held in the Creighton’s Creek Hall and, after lunch, a visit to two wonderful gardens.
The day was not ideal with stormy weather forecast and quite a steady rain.
Some members were not able to attend because of the weather, however, there was a strong attendance and a group of members of the Benalla Garden Club were welcome visitors.
Two new members joined us for this very enjoyable day.
The Creighton’s Creek Hall is a great facility and members enjoyed a delicious lunch in very comfortable surrounds.
There were lots of raffle prizes and Lucky Door prizes to add to the fun.
Because of the weather, Mary Kelly and Annette Radford gave a presentation with photos about how their gardens were established and their special features.
All in attendance enjoyed these presentations, with many questions asked and laughter at some of their funny stories.
Both of these gardens were affected by the bushfires.
Mary and Annette both spoke of the trauma of this time, and the way their gardens have developed in the wake of this terrible time.
Amazingly, the rain cleared and we were able to visit both gardens.
The gardens are different to each other and both absolutely stunning.
The Kelly garden is bordered by a creek, which allows a beautiful water feature surrounded by rocks with delightful plants complementing this lovely setting.
This garden features large trees and garden beds with a lovely variety of plants.
The Radford garden is high in the hills with a magnificent view.
The garden is designed to take advantage of this view with plantings of smaller varieties, using minimum water.
The effect of texture and colour make this a delightful space.
The use of paving and various levels bring a cohesive and peaceful feel to this garden.
The club members enjoyed the day very much and are very grateful to Mary and Brian Kelly, and Annette and Mark Radford, for allowing us to visit their lovely gardens.
The next meeting of the Euroa Garden Club is the AGM on November 15.
DEVICE: Longwood Action Group president Chris Martin (le ), Ambulance Victoria ACO Shona Guest and Longwood East Landcare president Kevin Lied with the new AED.
Tyler Brodie
Year 12 students prepare for gap year
Some Euroa Secondary students opt for gap years to save money, gain life experience
By LYNNDA HEARD
THE Year 12 students at Euroa Secondary College are preparing to nish the last year of their secondary schooling and ready themselves for the future.
Included in this group are the students heading o to university and their third round of studies.
Some students are not in a rush to jump back into study and are planning a break –a gap year to recoup, save some money, travel or pursue other interests.
Adrian Bright, VTAC coordinator and teacher at Euroa Secondary College, works closely with counselling students who are applying for tertiary study.
One of the areas he addresses is taking a gap year.
“It may help students to a ord the living costs associated with going to university and can be worth as much as $93,000 to them”, Mr Adrian said.
“At the end of 2023, Year 12 student Euroa Secondary College student Samy Tatai convinced his parents to allow him to take a gap year.
“A er some early trepidation, they agreed once he showed them that he had a well laid out plan to complete his gap year and then
return to study in 2025.”
During 2024, Samy worked, saved money and quali ed for youth allowance to help make university more a ordable and achievable.
He plans to travel to broaden his experiences before returning to commence studies in Sport Science at LaTrobe University in Bendigo.
“2024 year 12 student Chloe Salter has her gap year already organised, starting with time working overseas as an au pair,” Adrian said.
“Chloe departs straight
a er her end of year exams.
“Chloe has already received an early o er to commence a degree studying a Bachelor of Nutrition at Swinburne University.
“She was o ered an early place in the course due to her accelerated studies and high academic track record in her previous years of schooling.
“Universities are starting to recognise these factors more frequently when o ering places to students ahead of the ATAR.”
There may be some parents who are concerned that their child may not want to return to study at the end of the gap year, but Adrian said this is the exception rather than the rule.
Mr Bright encourages students and parents to make a plan now for returning to study a er their gap year.
The plan should include applying for a university position first and then deferring, saving money during the gap year and using the gap to experience life
out of secondary school.
“There are many bene ts in taking a gap year”, Mr Bright said.
“By taking a gap year and earning 75 percent of the minimum wage for the year, students can become classied as independent by Centrelink and therefore eligible for full youth allowance (currently $639 per fortnight), receive relocation grants, rent assistance and energy bill assistance.
“This not only helps the students but also their par-
ents to support their children through tertiary study, especially as the costs of living in another city can be expensive. “Most students can be deemed independent and eligible for the youth allowance by taking a gap year.”
A one-o relocation grant payment of $5385 is available from Centrelink in a student’s rst year.
This grant is to help with paying accommodation bonds, buying books and arranging transport.
“Another way to continue study and reduce the costs is for students to apply annually for scholarships, as these o en go un lled because not enough students apply for them”, Mr Bright said.
Two current Euroa Secondary College Year 12 students, Rachel Buerkner and Elise Durkin, have gap years organised and are applying for courses at the University of Melbourne and Latrobe University.
“While the girls are excited to be going to university, they are looking forward to a gap year,” Mr Bright said.
“Both have jobs lined up already.”
The Year 12 students will commence end of year exams soon and will be waiting eagerly for results in December, before making their nal decisions.
PHOTO: Lynnda Heard
GLYNN GRANT, CATHERINE HALLIBURTON, EDNA HEMMING AND SEVEN CREEKS HOTEL ARE BIG WINNERS
Garden Club’s “Over the Fence” winners revealed
By CHRISTINE JOHN
THE “Over the Fence” competition has been nalised for 2024.
Some 66 gardens were selected by Euroa Garden Club members and then pruned back to 27 for the judges to make their selection of eight gardens over four categories.
Rustic, cottage and open park like gardens were chosen by our “out of town” judges. In Euroa, we are lucky to have so many people who take pride in their gardens. Keep up the good work.
NEW GARDEN
First: Glynn Grant, 43 White Street
Second: Felicity Wade, 65 Weir Street
SMALL GARDEN
First: Catherine Halliburton, 57 Brock Street
Second: Sandy Mitchell, 8 Mans eld Road
LARGE GARDEN
First: Edna Hemming, 27 Parker Street
Second: Sharon Savill, corner Parker and Tarcombe streets
COMMUNITY/BUSINESS GARDEN
First: Seven Creeks Hotel/Temple complex
Second: Euroa Flour Mill
RESTORING OUR RIVERS 2024
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - NOW OPEN
REF: ATM_2024_2750
The Australian Government, represented by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to sell water from water rights owners the Southern Connected Murray-Darling Basin who were not eligible for the Restoring Our Rivers: 2024 Selected Catchments Open Tender
This includes water right owners from within Irrigation Infrastructure Operator areas.
Owners of eligible water rights in the catchments listed below, including unregulated entitlements and section 51 licences, are invited to express their interest stating the proposed volume and price at which they want to sell their permanent water rights to the department
LIST OF CATCHMENTS:
NEW SOUTH WALES
Murray River
Murrumbidgee
Lower Darling
VICTORIA
Broken Kiewa
Goulburn Mitta Mitta Campaspe Loddon
Ovens & KingVictorian Murray
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australian Murray
The decision to participate is completely voluntary. You must submit an EOI through this process if you want to be considered for any subsequent water purchasing in 2025
To read the Request for Expression of Interest and register your interest, please visit AusTender www.tenders.gov.au - and search for Restoring our Rivers.
MORE INFORMATION: For more information on voluntary water purchasing, visit www.dcceew.gov.au/watertender
ASSISTANCE: For help with using AusTender, visit help.tenders.gov.au If you can’t access AusTender or have questions about the expression of interest process, please email watertenders@dcceew.gov.au
HOW TO REGISTER:
Opened: 30 September 2024
Closing date: 12 noon AEDT, 27 Nov 2024
• Visit www.tenders.gov.au/atm and search for Restoring our Rivers
• Download and read the Request for Expression of Interest documents
• Login or Register as a new user
• Complete the expression of interest response form and submit your response.
COMMUNITY/BUSINESS WINNER:
Creek Hotel/Temple complex. Pictured is Finbar Murphy, whose family owns the complex.
To help plan how land will be used in the future, Council is developing a Rural Residential and Land Use Strategy and Urban Growth Strategy.
We want to hear your thoughts on potential issues and opportunities that could impact the future use of land in the Shire.
This is the start of the conversation.
From 11 November to 13 December fill out the online survey or come along to one of our drop-in sessions:
Thursday 21 November 2pm–6pm Euroa Conference room, Euroa
Wednesday 27 November 2pm–6pm Avenel Memorial Hall, Avenel
Thursday 28 November 2pm–6pm Violet Town Community Centre, Violet Town
Tuesday 3 December 2pm–6pm Nagambie Senior Citizens Centre, Nagambie
Wednesday 4 December 2pm–6pm Longwood Community Centre, Longwood
Monday 9 December 2pm–6pm Strathbogie Memorial Hall, Strathbogie
We’re looking for up to 30 community members (18 years and older) to join a Community Panel (the Panel) in February 2025:
• The Panel will look at the current evidence including the issues and opportunities and develop recommendations to help create the Rural Residential and Land Use Strategy and Urban Growth Strategy.
• To cover any costs and thank you for your time, you’ll receive a $100 gift card after the last session.
Sevens
ABOVE: SMALL GARDEN WINNER: Catherine Halliburton. RIGHT: NEW GARDEN WINNER: Glynn Grant.
LARGE GARDEN WINNER: Edna Hemming.
Over 1000 spooks descend on Violet Town
Calling all bowls players: Cleeland
MEMBER for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is seeking expressions of interest from local bowls players to participate in the 2025 Euroa Electorate Bowls Tournament at the Parliament of Victoria.
The inaugural tournament held earlier this year was a resounding success, showcasing an exceptional display of skill, camaraderie, and sportsmanship among participants from right across the Euroa electorate.
Some 24 players representing 10 clubs from all over the region competed for the title of electorate champions on the state’s oldest greens, located at the Parliament of Victoria.
and is set to be even bigger next year
By DARREN CHAITMAN
OVER 1000 people attended Violet Town’s Halloween event on Friday night, organisers said, smashing last year’s attendance of about 500.
The event, organised by 15-year-old Violet Town girl Elliette Jeffery with help from her dad Steven Jeffery, attracted spooks from nearby towns and as far away as Albury, Melbourne and Cobram.
It kicked o late on Friday a ernoon with food vans and a costume parade at the football oval.
Attendees then took to the streets, following a trick-or-treating map which listed participating houses in Violet Town.
The evening ended with a 10-minute reworks display.
The winner of an auction set o
the reworks with “a big old-fashioned TNT charger,” Steven Je ery said.
Strathbogie Shire Council and the Violet Town Action Group contributed funds to the event, which was funded by the Je ery family in previous years.
Steven, who was the event’s emcee, said: “Next year it’s gonna be bigger and better; we’ve got more funding coming in.”
“Within another two years we want live bands and 2000 people,” he said.
Euroa’s Donna Maher said she attended because “they put on a wonderful night… it’s good fun dressing up”.
Euroa’s Alex Davey said he attended because “the kids love it, so we’ve got to do it for the kids.”
“This tournament promises to be a fun opportunity for camaraderie and friendly competition, bringing together clubs from throughout the region,” Ms Cleeland said. In addition to the tournament, a light lunch and tour of Parliament House will be provided for all participants.
For any clubs or bowls players seeking more information, please contact Ms Cleeland’s office by calling 5762 1600 or emailing annabelle.cleeland@parliament. vic.gov.au.
District News
LONGWOOD LOOKOUT
By LONGWOOD ACTION GROUP
THE next meeting of the Longwood Action Group will be held December 4, 7pm at the Community Centre meeting room.
This meeting will be an AGM followed by a general meeting.
All welcome.
Light up Longwood and Grinchmas will take place again in Longwood.
A working bee will be held Sunday, November 17 from 10am to put up lights around the town.
A BBQ lunch will be provided afterwards.
Violet Town’s Meg Love said: “I’ve been every year and I love it.”
A sub-committee of the Longwood Action Group has been proposed, to assist with forming a plan for the historical signage project that the action group has received funding for. The informative signs will be at various historical locations around Longwood.
The Longwood Primary School has one remaining date for the pub raffle at the White Hart Hotel, December 13.
We need two volunteers for the raffle.
Arrive 6pm and collect raffle book from the counter, sell for an hour before the raffle is drawn.
Pair up with a nice meal and bevvy to make an evening out.
Please let the school know if you or a group of you can help on one of these dates.
Please forward any information you would like included to longwoodlookout@gmail.com.
Inclusions are at the editor’s discretion.
ENTER IF YOU DARE: One of the participating trick or treat houses on Hyacinth Street, Violet Town.
ZOMBIES: Euroa’s Donna, Neve (7) and Freja (6) Maher.
DARING DENYERS: Euroa’s Isabel (1), Charlie (8) and Sven (6) Denyer.
SISTER ACT: Euroa’s Lexi Ransley (9) and Aurora Ransley (5).
VAMP: VIOLET TOWN VAMPIRE LOGAN HOROBA (14) AND DOG BAILEY.
HAUNTED PUB: Ellen Frances Hotel waitress Leigha Dudley handed out lollies to passersby.
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Saturday 9th November
Holy Eucharist
12.30pm St Dunstan’s Violet Town
Sunday 10th November
9.15am St Paul’s Euroa
Wednesday 13th November
Holy Eucharist
10am St Paul’s Euroa
Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au
All welcome
BAPTIST CHURCH
31 Kennedy Street, Euroa
Sunday November 10th, 10am
Tuesday: 9.30am Prayer, 10.30am Bible Study.
Listen to Vision Radio 88.4 FM
Enq: Pastor Rob Archer 0408 513 566
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
Services at Kelvin View Hall
Sunday November 10th
10.30am Morning Worship
Everyone welcome
Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Balmattum
Every Sunday 3pm Worship
Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275
Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am
St Andrew’s Seymour, 11.15am
Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St John’s, Euroa
Wednesday 8am Mass
Friday 12.30pm Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass
6pm St. John’s Church Euroa
Sunday Mass
8.30am St Patrick’s Longwood
10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town
Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048
For Baptisms and weddings
please contact Fr Tony or the Parish Office
UNITING CHURCH
St Andrew’s, Euroa
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am
Everyone Welcome
Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103
Judi Ward 0437 686 072
St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th
Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome
Enq: Joan Wood 5795 1175
St Andrew’s Violet Town
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All welcome
Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866
EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Old School House, Clifton St Euroa
Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.
10am Service
Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663
Pavilion results: Euroa Show 2024
By EUROA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
SECTION 2 – ART
Best Exhibit - Open: Margaret
Sibley
Best Exibit Paint/Draw - Novice
Jodi Kennedy
Best Exhibit Paint/Draw - 12 years and Under: Jack Hurley
Best Exhibit Paint/Draw - 8 years and Under: Neve Maher
Best Exhbit Paint/Draw - PreSchool: Hazel Thompson
Encouragement Award: None
Awarded
Best Exhibit Artwork - C/R
Margaret Sibley
Best Exhibit Sculpture - C/R Lucy
Doyle
Best Exhibit Paint/Draw - 13-16
years Jack Hurley
Best Exhibit Digital - 13-16 years
Gemma Tripoli
Best Exhibit Digital - 9-13 years
Vanessa Tripoli
SECTION 3 – AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHY
Other Than Best: Krissy
Thompson
Aggregate
Best Exhibit - Open: Paula
Sheargold
Best Exhibit: Paula Sheargold
Best Exhibit: 12 years and under
Macey Kubeil
Best Exhibit: Novice Caroline
Duddy
Encouragement Award: Paula
Sheargold
SECTION 4 – CUT FLOWERS
OPEN
Lorraine Ralston Memorial Prize:
Gayle Shapcott
Best Exhibit In Section 4 (excl. Iris and Rose): Kate Burnside
Champion Rose HT: Angela
Ritchie
Champion Rose or Cut Flower
Other than HT: Kim Sessions
Most Outstanding Exhibit Cut Flowers (excl. Rose): Loretta
York
Aggregate for Cut Flowers (excl. Iris and Rose): Deb Ellis
Container of Cut Flowers: Shannon McCormick
Aggregate for Rose Classes: Christine John
Bowl of Roses - overall open and novice: Maree Arnold
Champion Iris of Show: Toni
Down
NOVICE
Container of Cut Flowers, 1 variety: Hilary Rossignuolo
Aggregate: Abbie Ellis
Champion Iris of Show: Toni Down
Best Exhibit: Kate Burnside
Children 5 Years and Under: Best Vase of Mixed Flowers: Daniel Renkin-Wood
Best Exhibit: Daniel RenkinWood
Children 6-12 Years:
Best Decorated Gumboot: Isaac Ellis
Best Exhibit: Isaac Ellis
Encouragement Awards, children’s section: Isaac Ellis
Sonny Wilson
Amelia Sessions
SECTION 5 – FLORAL ART
OPEN
Best Exhibit: Kimberley Exton
Other Than Best Exhibit: Kim Sessions
Aggregate: Kim Sessions
INTERMEDIATE
Best exhibit: Kimberley Exton
Other Than Best Exhibit: Kimberley Exton
Aggregate: Kimberley Exton
NOVICE
Best Exhibit: Abbie Ellis
Other Than Best Exhibit: Gayle
Shapcott
Aggregate: Abbie Ellis
Encouragement Award: Lisa Mooney
SECTION 6 – POT PLANTS
Best exhibit: Stuart Barton
Best Children’s Exhibit: Charlott
Stacpoole
Aggregate: Gayle Shapcott
Encouragement Award: Kimberley Exton
SECTION 7 – MACHINE SEWING AND CRAFT
Best Exhibit: Vanessa Williams
Other Than Best Exhibit: Shirley Goodman
Special Award Patchwork Craft: Vanessa Williams
Aggregate: Linda Thomas
Article of Craft (excl. Patchwork): Wendy Korsten
Encouragement Award: Wendy Korsten
Best Decorated Bra: Monica Lazarus
Best Sewn Bag: Linda Thomas
SECTION 8 – RESTRICTED
CLASSES
Best Exhibit: Granite Hill
Best Artifle of Craftwork: Colleen Furlanetto
Best 3 Articles for Gifts: Colleen Furlanetto
Article of Craftwork: Granite Hill
Painting Any Medium: Maddie
Hunt
Drawing Any Medium: Maddie
Hunt
Knitted or Crochet Article Other Than Toy: GraniteHill
SECTION 9 – CLUB OR COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
EXHIBIT
First: CWA Euroa
Equal Second: Longwood Red Cross
Equal Second: Gooram
Community Hall
SECTION 10 – WOODWORK
Best Exhibit: Christine Langlands
Other Than Best Exhibit:
Christine Langlands
SECTION 11 – NEEDLEWORK
Best piece of cross stitch: Faith Boswell
Article of tapestry: Gabriel Keasler
Article of stumpwork: Gayle
Shapcott
Article of Ribbon Embroidery: Gabriel Keasler
Beading on Article: Gayle
Shapcott
Article for Christmas: Gayle
Shapcott Aggregate: Gayle Shapcott
SECTION 12 – CHILDRENS
CRAFT
Best Exhibit: Hunter Sessions
Aggregate Girls: Amelia Sessions
Aggregate Boys: Bryce Stacpoole
Best Decorated Bra: Amelia Sessions
SECTION 13 – HANDKNITTING AND CROCHET
Best Exhibit: Wendy Korsten
Aggregate: Gayle Shapcott
Best Article of Knitting: Wendy Korsten
Best Article of Lace Knitting: Jenny Wright
Best Article of Aran Knitting: Pat Duddy
Best Article of Fair Aisle / Intarsia Knitting: Wendy Korsten
Best Knitted Child’s Jumper/ Cardigan: Pat Duddy
Best Knitted Baby Garment: Kerrie Stackhouse
Best Knitted Socks: Pat Duddy
SECTION 14 – COOKERY
Junior Cookery: 12 Years and Under
Best Exhibit: Charlotte Stacpoole
Special Award: Chloe Squires
Aggregate: Sophie Renkin-Wood
NOVICE COOKERY
Best Exhibit: Loretta York
MENS’ COOKERY
Best exhibit: Luke Wood
OPEN
Best Decorated Cake: Gloria Halsall
Best Exhibit (excl. decorated cake): Lorraine Mawson
Aggregate: Cathryn Renkin
SECTION 15 – JAMS AND PRESERVES
Best Exhibit: Heather Hunt
Aggregate: Lyndal Dean
Section 16: Home Grown
Produce
Best Exhibit: Kim Sessions
Best Citrus: Deb Ellis
Best Collection of Fresh Herbs:
Kim Sessions
Aggregate: Loretta York
DECORATED BRA: Linda Thomas’s decorated bra at the Euroa Show’s pavilion in 2024.
PERANBIN AT PAVILION: Peranbin Primary’s exhibit at the Euroa Show’s pavilion in 2024.
CREATIVE SCHOOL: The St John’s Primary exhibit at the Euroa Show’s pavilion in 2024.
FLOWERS ON SHOW: Floral exhibits at the Euroa Show’s pavilion in 2024. PHOTOS: Euroa Agricultural Society
Progress on Seymour-Avenel Road bridge
Inland Rail installs concrete beams, weighing 85 tonnes, over rail at Seymour-Avenel Road
WORK on the Inland Rail project has reached another milestone with the installation of the bridge beams over the rail corridor at Seymour-Avenel Road.
The last of six concrete beams was li ed into position by contractor McConnell Dowell on a Monday evening in late October, enabling the remaining critical works on the 35-metre-long bridge to continue.
Made in Melton of reinforced concrete, each beam weighs approximately 85 tonnes and was li ed into place by a 650-tonne crawler crane.
At Seymour-Avenel Road, Inland Rail is replacing the existing bridge with a higher bridge in the same location to allow su cient clearance for double-stacked freight trains to pass safely.
The new bridge is 3.2 me-
Make most of sports vouchers: Cleeland
MEMBER for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging local families and sporting organisations to make the most of the latest round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program.
Through the program, eligible families can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child to cover registration costs and membership fees across a variety of sports and activities.
“This program helps support children and families with the cost of participating and playing local sport,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Each voucher can be used to pay for memberships, registration fees, uniforms, and equipment across a wide range of sporting codes and recreation activities.
“Sport is a key part of the culture in our regional communities and no child should have to miss out on that due to costly uniforms or registration fees.”
The program encourages children to participate in physical activity and maximises support for families who face additional barriers to
participating in community sport.
For voucher recipients to be eligible, they must be aged 18 and under, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.
Applications will close once the allocation has been exhausted.
Vouchers can be used up to April 29, 2025.
More information can be found online at Get Active Victoria.
tres higher than the exist-
tres higher than the existing structure and anked by 170,000 tonnes of locally sourced soil to create the approach embankments.
Inland Rail’s Beveridge to Albury delivery director, Ed Walker, said: “The installation of the bridge beams at Seymour-Avenel Road is another important step forward on the project.”
“The first four Inland Rail sites including, Seymour-Avenel Road, Barnawartha North, Wangaratta and Glenrowan are progressing well and are on track to be completed in the new year.
“Preliminary and design work is ramping up on the next eight sites at Broadford, Wandong, Euroa, Benalla, and the Hume Freeway Tallarook and Seymour, with construction work set to begin next year.”
Jake Sullivan is the real champ
By CATHY ARTRIDGE
APOLOGIES: the shearing results I provided to The Euroa Gazette last week contained an error.
The lineup and scores printed were the results from the heats.
Whilst Nathan Doyle is a champion shearer, it was Jake Sullivan of Bunbartha who took out the Open Shearing competition at the Euroa Shears event on show day.
Jake Sullivan shore his five sheep in the finals in 12 min 35 sec, had fewest penalties and finished strongly in first place with a total score of 72.75 behind second-placed Nathan Doyle on 87.15.
Jake backed up his win by also winning the Local Shearing event. Top job, Jake.
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Bystanders help save Wangaratta man’s life
By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN
HEROIC acts by a handful of bystanders at a Moyhu crash helped saved the life of a young Wangaratta man.
Dylan Fordham, 22, remains in an induced coma at the Royal Melbourne Hospital a er he was airli ed in a critical condition from a crash on Glenrowan-Moyhu Road, about 2.30pm two Saturdays ago.
Moyhu local Karen Eastwood and her friend Donna Hope were travelling back to Moyhu from Wangaratta during the day, via the Glenrowan-Moyhu Road.
They approached a ute which had crashed into a large gumtree, around one kilometre from the Moyhu township.
“There was no one around and we didn’t really think too much of it, you see cars just le on the side of the road occasionally that have been le there overnight,” Karen said.
But as they noticed debris scattered near the crash site and took a moment to think about it, they looked at each other and a “maternal instinct” clicked in.
“I said to Karen we need to go back and check,” Donna said.
The pair turned around and pulled over to walk across the road and inspected the car.
Donna said smoke was still visible from the airbags which had been deployed and as she took a closer inspection, she saw a man sitting unconscious, with his head pressed against his chest and seatbelt still buckled in.
Karen immediately called Triple Zero while Donna attempted to get Dylan out of the car, unable to open any doors or break in on her own.
“I was shaking as I was talking to Triple Zero,” she said.
“I think everyone was very stressed because we had no idea what condition he was in or whether he would be ok.”
Donna said she waved down two oncoming cars in a frantic cry for help.
“I just yelled at them and said we needed to smash the windows, there were tools in the back of the ute and we smashed the passenger side window, put my jumper over Dylan and then smashed the driver’s side window,” she said.
“It was at that point I knew it would be at least 20 minutes until emergency services from Wangaratta would get there.”
Donna contacted her son, who is a paramedic based in Melbourne, given the urgency of the situation.
“It was actually a miracle he picked up the phone, he could’ve easily been working or sleeping after night shi ,” she said.
“Through Facetime he assessed the scene and gave us some basic rst aid to open up his (Dylan’s) airways, and provided some reassurance.”
One of the additional three bystanders was also a retired nurse, who was able to assist.
Through Dylan’s phone, Donna was able to converse with his family to inform them of the crash, while also learning his name and passing on details to emergency services when they arrived.
Donna said a er the Facetime call, Ambulance Victoria then arranged for a helicopter to be sent to Moyhu, assessing Dylan’s injuries as critical.
“I have no doubt the advice given by my son and emergency service’s quick response gave Dylan the best chance to live,” she said.
“It was such a privilege to be right next to Dylan and to talk to him, I just spoke to him the whole time.
“I’ve got four young boys, and I’d want someone looking a er me or them if they were ever in this situation.”
Karen said the emergency service response was exceptional and hoped their words of reassurance to Dylan while waiting for paramedics to arrive gave him some comfort.
“You never know with these sorts of things, he never regained consciousness, but it might’ve helped,” she said.
“Sometimes when we go to Wangaratta we head there on the Wangaratta-Whit eld Road and come back the other way on the Glenrowan- Moyhu Road for a bit of a change and thank goodness we did.”
PRETTY CHITTY BANG BANG: There was an abundance of vintage vehicles in the parade.
Vehicle thefts spike in region
By STEVE KELLY
LOCALS are urged to take extra care, with data showing record high motor vehicle thefts in the Wangaratta Police Service Area (PSA).
THE weather gods put on a cracker of a weekend for the High Country Festival, with the Mans eld Motor Group Grand Parade a signature event in the program.
The festivities kicked o the night before with the torchlight parade and reworks, setting a vibrant tone for Saturday, when the bush market ran throughout
the day, o ering a lively atmosphere and local food and wares for visitors and locals alike.
Long-time supporters of the festival, Mans eld Motor Group (formerly Martin’s Garage) has been the major sponsor of the grand parade for several years.
Saturday morning parade, with a vibrant mix of decorated bikes, cars, ingeniously designed oats, and community groups dressing up for the High Street festivities. This year’s theme, “Mans eld Mosaic,” showcased the unique elements that come together to make Mans eld the place we love to live and play. 22-year-old alive before paramedics came
Donna said she hoped and prayed Dylan makes a full recovery, expecting a long journey for him and his family.
“It was obviously a really horri c scene, there was so much blood and glass, but I’m proud we decided to turn around and go back but also to think to ring my son and assess Dylan from Melbourne,” she said.
“Adrenaline took over and I’m so grateful for the cars that stopped, I must’ve looked like a crazy woman on the road.
“The stars aligned that day for this young man.”
Dylan’s family spoke to the Wangaratta Chronicle on Tuesday and thanked Karen, Donna and the three other bystanders who stopped to assist Dylan.
“We’re very grateful they helped and pretty much saved his life,” they said.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the emergency service commended the actions of the bystanders who called Triple Zero and did everything they could to assist the patient before paramedics arrived on scene.
A GoFundMe page has been started in an e ort to support Dylan and his family in his long road to recovery.
You can donate to the page via the link: https://www.gofundme. com/f/y3jt7-support-dylans-roadto-recovery?qid=bea19e1c9ebadee e3d27607ee6b0e968.
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Rotary Mans eld assisted in organising the event, with the parade made possible through local sponsorship from The Workshop, Mans eld Constructions, Mal Ryan and Glen Lawyers and Conveyancers, the Community Bank Mans eld and District, and Mans eld Hunting and Fishing, all contributing to the prize pool.
Fourteen oats took part in the
In the 12 months to June 2024, Crime Statistics Agency data shows 79 vehicles were stolen in the local PSA which includes Wangaratta, Alpine and Moira, off the back of a record high of 89 in 2023.
Last year 29 vehicles were stolen in Wangaratta local government area (LGA), with 34 in 2023.
But while rates over the last two years are the highest they’ve been in Moira Shire, with 47 and 45, in Wodonga figures eclipsed all North East Victorian LGAs at 96 and 112. Other thefts in the region last year had Benalla at 18 incidents, Mansfield 5, Strathbogie 17, Alpine 5, and Indigo 9.
In 2023, motor vehicle thefts in these LGAs were Benalla 18, Mansfield 11, Strathbogie 13, Alpine 8, Moira 47, and Indigo 23.
Major insurer RACV is encouraging Victorians to keep vehicle security top of mind with the latest Victorian Crime Statistics Data revealing car theft levels in Victoria are at a 10-year high.
Car thefts are up by almost 25 per cent, with more than 23,248 thefts or attempted thefts of motor vehicles recorded across Victoria in the 12 months to June 2024 – a 4500 offence increase in 12 months.
Items stolen from inside vehicles increased by 17.2 per cent with 9000 offences.
RACV general manager motoring products Jeff Ames said it’s essential for all Victorians to complete a car security check, as the statistics were showing it’s far too easy for thieves to access valuables in a car, and to steal the car itself.
“Opportunistic thieves will break into or enter a car and take possessions that are easily visible from outside the vehicle, often using the opportunity to steal the car itself,” Mr Ames said.
“It’s crucial to protect your vehicle, including when it’s parked at home, in the street or even in secure carparks. If your car is parked at home in a driveway, this doesn’t mean it’s completely safe either –don’t forget to lock the doors, wind up windows and ensure nothing valuable is in plain sight.
“Number plates rank as one of the top items stolen from cars which can then be fitted onto stolen vehicles and used to commit crimes including ram raids, fuel theft, and burglaries, plus the cost impacts and inconvenience to the car owner.” Attempted theft alone also showed a spike of 43 per cent with 2760 offences.
Victoria Police have released some safety tips for motorists to keep vehicles secure.
It’s recommended to install a car alarm; lock your car, even when parking at home or leaving your car for a moment; close all windows, including the sunroof; and lock external toolboxes and equipment, if they can’t be removed.
Park off the street and a locked garage is best or a driveway if you don’t have a garage.
If parked in a driveway, consider the installation of a sensor light and CCTV.
If you need to park on the street, park in a well-lit area.
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Movember 2024 is changing Men’s health conversations
By DAN GODSMARK
AS November rolls around, men across the globe are putting down their razors and growing mustaches to support Movember 2024, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month.
This annual, month-long campaign invites men to grow a “Mo” (mustache) and participate in activities aimed at raising awareness around crucial men’s health issues - specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Inspired by my gym member, Pam Bannister, I’ve decided to undertake my first Movember.
I hope that by joining Movember this year, I can help empower discussions, encouraging others to take proactive steps toward healthier, happier lives.
As my Mo begins to grow, I’m realizing that Movember is more than just a mustache - it’s a movement.
Through growing facial hair, participating in fitness challenges, and organizing events, men and their supporters use Movember to challenge the stigma surrounding men’s health, spark vital conversations, and fund essential research and support programs.
Men face unique health challenges but are often less
likely to seek help or discuss these issues.
In fact, statistics show that men account for 75% of all suicide deaths worldwide, with suicide being one of the leading causes of death among men under 50.
Unfortunately, men are more likely to turn to alcohol to cope with their problems as well, as evidenced by the fact that in 2022, over one in four adults (26.8%) exceeded the Australian Adult Alcohol Guidelines, with males surpassing this guideline at a rate of 35.8% compared to 18.1% for females, and more than one in three (36.1%) young adults aged 18–24 years also exceeding these limits.
The tide started to turn
with the creation of Movember in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, when two friends, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, decided to bring back the mustache as a fashion statement.
Inspired by a friend’s mother who was fundraising for breast cancer, they wanted to do something similar for men’s health, specifically for prostate cancer, which was not widely discussed at the time.
They challenged 30 friends to grow mustaches for the entire month of November, coining the term “Movember” (a blend of “mo,” Australian slang for mustache, and “November”).
The campaign aims to
break down barriers, raising awareness about prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Movember encourages regular check-ups, selfexaminations, and mental health support, empowering men to take charge of their well-being.
On a personal note, I’ve found exercise to be a powerful tool for improving not just my physical health, but also my happiness and sense of fulfillment. Whether it’s going for a run or playing tennis with my daughter, I find that staying active helps clear my mind and keeps everyday worries at bay.
When I’m out there, moving my body, overdue credit cards and other daily stresses fade away.
Exercise and being part of the community have become more than just a way to stay fit; they’ve become my go-to for mental clarity and resilience.
What began as a fun way to revive a retro style quickly took on a more meaningful purpose.
There are many ways to participate in Movember, whether you grow a mustache, take on a fitness challenge, or simply support a friend. Here are some ideas: Grow a Mo: The classic Movember challenge. Grow and style your mustache to
spark conversations about men’s health.
Move for Movember: Set a fitness goal, like running or walking 60 miles throughout the month, representing the 60 men lost to suicide each hour worldwide.
Host a Fundraiser: Organize an event, from sports games to gatherings, to raise money for men’s health projects.
Share Your Story: Post on social media using hashtags like #Movember, #MensHealth, and #SuicidePrevention to inspire others and raise awareness.
This November let’s come together to change the face of men’s health.
Whether it’s through growing a mustache, committing to a fitness challenge, or lending support, your involvement in Movember matters.
Together, we can create a world where men feel encouraged to prioritize their well-being and live healthier, happier lives.
So, join the Movember movement, and help make a difference - one Mo at a time.
For more information, check out the Movember website at www.movember. com
If you’re struggling, please reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14 or consult with your local doctor for support.
Euroa Ladies Golf welcomes new members as competition heats up
EUROA LADIES GOLF
By DEBRA COX
ON Wednesday October 30 was a Stableford round with ten women for 18 holes and five for nine holes.
Perfect conditions saw some very close scores.
Winner was Deb Cox with 36 points. Balls down the line went to Levenia Redfern on 35 points, Michelle Thomson and Judy McLean (on a countback from Lorraine Ellis) on 34 points.
Drive and Pitch. Fifth: Lorraine Ellis and 15th went to the Club.
Actually, the 15th Drive Pitch was achieved by at least two players, although each thought that their ball placing wasn’t good enough to win, therefore declined to mark it.
It was also great to see Maudie Ingram come out for a few quiet holes as she slowly eases back into golf after a prolonged medical absence.
Keep at it Maudie, we miss you.
Saturday November 2 was Stroke, Monthly Medal and A Scratch. Fourteen women participated.
This was also the last opportunity to nab a Monthly Medal and therefore qualify to play in the prestigious Medal of Medalist’s for 2024.
This round was dominated by one of our most talented young players who will no doubt feature prominently in the Championships which commence next Saturday.
Winner was Emily Flavel with nett 66.
Emily had 81 off the stick.
For most of us an 81 off the stick is the stuff of dreams.
Fabulous score Em and peaking at the right time of year.
Balls down the line went to our youngest women’s member, Grace Eddy on nett 70.
Grace is another rising star with a bright future.
Erica Mercer also took home a ball with nett 71.
Emily won the Monthly Medal, A Scratch and to round out the day took the prize for least putts with 28.
Huge congratulations to you Em.
Nearest the Pins. Eighth: Michelle Thomson, 12th: Gail Allen (yep, they also won them on the previous Wednesday), 18th: Robin Lied.
Drive and Pitch. Fifth: Erica Mercer, 15th: Gail Allen.
Next Wednesday is Stableford.
Saturday is Stroke and the first round of the Women’s Championship which promises to be a tight and thrilling contest.
EUROA GOLF CLUB
THE first round of the club championships had 41 men start the championships.
Good luck to all for the remaining rounds, but please remember that you can still win the daily events even if you’re not in the Club Championship, so let’s keep the numbers up.
D. Bubeck believes you should be rewarded for good golf, so he donated extra balls down the line.
Today’s Sponsors: Drummond Golf and BD Electrics.
Upcoming Events: Sun: Stableford.
Wed: Stableford.
Fri: Twilight. Sat: Strike Second Round Club Championships. Sun: Stableford.
Saturday Golf Results.
Division one: A. Pedder 84/15/69.
Division two: N. Murray 100/28/72.
Monthly Medal Winner: A. Pedder.
Ball Winners: R. Wishart 70. P. Squires 70. E. Carracher 71. C. Burke 71. R. Eddy 71. I. Sutherland 72. D. McNuer 72. D. Farmer 72. M. Mills 72. Nearest the Pin: Fifth - Sponsored by Expo Homes – R. Wishart. Eighth - Sponsored by Charlie Walker - C. Watson. 12th - Sponsored by Courtside Cottage - M. Corradin. 15thSponsored by Euroa Pharmacy - P. Bath. 18th - Sponsored by Burtons Stores - C. Burke. Drive and Pitch: Fourth - Sponsored by Expo Homes – B. Redfern. Seventh - Sponsored by Castle Creek Motel - Club. 11th - Sponsored by Ford McKernan Engineering – P. Bath. 16th - Sponsored by
Elders Euroa – C. Roper. Two-Ball Winners: R. WishartFifth. M. Corradin - Eighth $11 each. E. Carracher eighth and 18th $22. Putts for Potts: Sponsored by Euroa Hotel - 25 R. Wishart.
WEDNESDAY GOLF:
We had 16 men play a Stableford round of golf today at Euroa Golf Club, with some great golf played. Welcome to D. Casley and S. Vogel from Cobram Barooga. Twilight golf this Friday will tee off from 4 pm.
Division 1 Results: D. Farmer (16) 39. C/B N. Healey (18).
Ball Winners: N. Healey 39. M. Corradin 37. L. Paul 37. P. Resfern 37. Nearest the Pins: Eighth Sponsored by D. Bubeck; P. Bath. 12th Sponsored by D. Bubeck; Club. 18th Sponsored by Burtons; P. Bath.
Drive and Pitch: Fourth Sponsored by Trotters Mitre 10; B. Demmary (2 weeks in a row). 17th Sponsored by BD Electrics; M. Corradin.
Two-Ball Winners: P. Bath 18th. R. Wishart Fifth. P. Resfern 18th. P. McCarthy Eighth $3.
Swindle Winner: Front nine: N. Healey $12. Back nine: Rollover $12. Overall: Rollover $12.
NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB
By DAVID LOVE
THE first monthly medal for the 2024/25 year of golf was run and won in excellent conditions with the course looking fantastic for the time of year, it was the start of early tee times to avoid the coming summer heat with everyone arriving in good time.
Plenty of outstanding scores were posted on the day with five players finishing net 70 or better, the winner was Alan Anderson producing his best score for some time 89-23-66 and showing the field he is still a contender in the big events.
Runner up was Metro mates member Tim Hosking controlling his long hitting from the tee Hosking to fire a 84-18-66 and was unlucky to miss the win on count-back, filling in third place was Don Hughes going low with a 85-17-68.
The nearest the pin prizes went to Tim Baldwin gauging the distance perfectly to the third, Gary Bow clubbing it up to the long par three eighth, Graeme Cusack going close on the 13th and Tim Hosking capping off a great day at the 16th.
Next week’s golf will be a Stableford event on office duty is D. Brown and in the bar D. Phelan.
MO-TASTIC: As the days go by, the mustache grows bolder.
RUNNING FOR LIFE: James Bodycoat, William Hemming, and myself hitting the trail at the recent marathon in Nagambie.
Violet Town Bowls triumphs SPORT
VIOLET TOWN BOWLS CLUB
By LEANNE RUSSELL-JONES
We played at home in Round Three of the mid-week pennant against Shepp Park.
Our greenkeeper, David, is doing a fantastic job with our greens.
We won quite easily, with a score of 73-36 and 16-0.
Our stronger bowlers are doing a great job encouraging everyone.
D. Underwood (S), G. Faux (L), E. Dawson, L. Russell-Jones def. W. Wheeler 23-13.
I. Hamill, K. Stanger, B. Fairweather, K. Byrne def. R. Gardham 31-9.
D. Taylor, T. Down, L. Heckenberg, M. O’Keefe def. R. Smith 19-14.
Weekend Pennant: With an agreed early start on a lovely day, a full but slightly depleted side played at home against Alexandra, who were short a player.
The greens were fast, and we won 14-2, with a score of 70-48.
G. Crawford (S), I. Chanter (L), L. Russell-Jones, N. Higgins def. R. Petersen 26-12.
K. Byrne, B. Fairweather, K. Stanger lt R. Timms, J. Blamey 14-16.
D. Underwood, W. Wood, B. Trait, T. Wellington def. R. Mathieson 30-20.
AROUND THE CLUB:
In the Club’s Pairs competition, Mick O’Keefe and Tim Heckenberg defeated Laurell Heckenberg and Toni Down, while Ken Byrne and Travis Wellington defeated Graham Crawford and Neil Higgins.
Jack Attack commenced on Thursday, with 14 teams all vying for the GMCU cash prize at the end.
Please come along this Thursday at 6 pm to see what it’s all about, join in on the raffles, grab a sausage and onion in bread, or enjoy an ice cream.
The bar will be open.
EUROA BOWLS CLUB
By GREG BLATCHFORD
On Saturday, the October 26, our division six Weekend Pennant side had a great win over Violet Town. I forgot to include the result in last week’s report (apologies to all), so here we go:
Division six: Euroa 79 to Violet Town 39 – 14 points.
Janes Dunn, Neville Harris, Ray Day, and Ken Drysdale 33-06.
Libby Byrne, Ross Withers, Marg Goode, and Buffy McFarlane 31-09.
Tim Scarlett, Ian South, Rolly Simpson, and Brian Diffey 15-24.
We had our colors lowered in all three divisions in Round three of Midweek Pennant, although we did manage to secure some points.
Round four is on the November 12, and we will be keen to make amends and record some wins, with Division one traveling to Shepp Park, Division four hosting Shepp Park, and Division five off to East Shepp.
Match Details:
Division one: Euroa 50 to Seymour 66 – 3 points.
Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Charmaine Reid, and Margaretha Cerini 13-30
Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Taylor, Anne Sutcliffe, and David Cerini 22-22
Tony Kingma, Jan Watters, Kev Milner, and Kristeen Boyce 15-14
Division four: Euroa 47 to Sepp Golf 77 – 2 points.
Jim Perry, Don Steers, Pauline Naylor, and Dot Lomer 22-21.
Peter Naughton, Libby Byrne, Mary Steen, and Buffy McFarlane 16-19.
Doug Maconachie, Richard Noble, Beryl Harris, and Kerrie Steers 09-37.
Division five: Euroa 51 to Mooroopna 57 – 4 points.
Barry Hatchman, Margaret Goode, Marion McMartin, and George Andrews 23-12.
Neville Harris, Mavis Bruce, Gordon Grant, and Beth Alston 06-28.
Greg Blatchford, Ray Day, Mark Jervies, and Ken Drysdale 22-17.
Our ladder positions after the first three rounds are as follows:
Division one: 7th with 7 points.
Division four: 2nd with 34 points.
Division five: 3rd with 32 points.
In Weekend Pennant, Division one hosted East Shepp and recorded an important victory, while Division four and Division six both traveled to Dookie for a Sunday clash due to the Dookie Show.
We performed well under the circumstances, with Division four winning by one shot and Division six securing a point, showing great spirit against the odds.
Results as follows:
Division one versus East Shepp: 82 to 64 – 15 points.
Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Bill Jennings, and John Groat 26-13.
Ken Sutcliffe, Marc Stevens, Barry Hatchman, and David Cerini 23-08.
Tony Kingma, Jeremy Boruch, Jan Watters, and Kev Milner 17-17.
Bill Taylor, Jim Perry, Don Steers, and Sam Barkly 16-26.
Division four versus Dookie: 75 to 74 – 14 points.
Alex Grant, Libby Byrne, Lance Carracher, and Garry Grant 13-19.
Doug Maconachie, Greg Blatchford, Brian Diffey, and Keith
Kruse 26-13.
Peter Naughton, Brian Bamford, Buffy McFarlane, and Margaretha Cerini 27-10.
Richard Noble, Lindsay Cocking, Ross Withers, and Noel Moon 09-32.
Division six versus Dookie: 42 to 64 – 1 point.
James Dunn, Ray Day, David Llewellyn, and Beth Alston 09-23.
Neville Harris, Marg Goode, Beryl Harris, and Peta Webster 18-26.
Ian South, Ken Drysdale, George Andrews, and Mark Jervies 15-15.
On behalf of the players, I would like to thank the club members who traveled to Dookie to offer support, and the Dookie Bowls Club for the magnificent afternoon tea provided post-match – I have no doubt that Timmy would have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Congratulations are also extended to Peta Webster on playing her first Pennant game with the club –hopefully, it is the first of many.
Next week, Division one travels to Shepp Golf, Division four is home to Seymour, and Division six is heading across the ranges to Alexandra.
Ladder Positions at the conclusion of three rounds are:
Division one: 6th with 22 points.
Division four: 2nd with 44 points.
Division six: 3rd with 17 points.
Last Wednesday, 20 participated in Social Bowls, playing three games of three-bowl pairs over eight ends, with the winners being John from Inverloch and Bill Taylor – or so the story goes.
The latest Nifty 50 winners are Kevin Milner (back-to-back), Shane Drysdale, and Marg Goode – well
of concentration and give away a five on the last end to lose the game, 20 – 24.
Three wins from three games puts Avenel on top of the ladder and shows a solid start to the new season.
The next game for Avenel is Tuesday, November 12 at Kyabram.
MIDWEEK PENNANT DIVISION SIX:
Avenel played Rushworth at home, with the visitors winning both rinks and the game 14 – 44 to 0 – 26.
Mark Morse, Marg Harrison, Moiann Papageorgiou, and Ross Sinclair (s) had a handy lead at the break, being up 12 shots to 4.
Rushworth came out all guns blazing in the second half, winning the last six ends and the game 17 – 15. Robyn Hyland, Marion Gittus, Bill O’Connor, and Ron Harrison (s) just didn’t win enough ends, with Rushworth dominating for a 27 – 11 win. The next game for Avenel is away against Colbinabbin.
WEEKEND PENNANT DIVISION
THREE:
done, punters.
The draw is out for both the Men’s and Ladies Singles and Pairs Club Championship events, so check it out when you get the chance.
In more somber news, one member had his car stolen from the club car park on Friday night, while someone rifled through another member’s vehicle.
It is a sad indictment of the world we are now living in but also a reminder to ensure your vehicle is always locked – even in Euroa.
All the best, and bowl well.
AVENEL BOWLS CLUB
By KATE DONOVAN
IN Midweek Pennant Division three of GVPA Pennant, Avenel won two rinks in the 14 – 66 to 2 - 58 win over Tatura Hill Top played at Tatura. Round three action witnessed Fay Hateley, Graham Lewis, Grace Kenworthy, and Noel Slater (s) were one shot down on the fifteenth end.
Then went on to win the remaining six ends to tear away with a twelve-shot win 22 – 12.
Pam Pedder, Jenny Furletti, Glen Bell, and Dennis McGregor (s) had a fight on their hands with the scores even on six ends, including the second last end at 22 all. Determination and true grit shone through, with Avenel winning the last end and the game by two shots, 24 – 22.
After being behind all game, James Wall, Kate Donovan, Geoff Hateley, and Spud Furletti (s) finally won the lead by one shot on the twentieth end, only to have a lapse
Avenel won its first game of the season, defeating Mooroopna 16 – 81 to 2 – 80, thanks to a seven scored by Jake Wall’s rink on the last end.
Pam Pedder, Donna Rowley, Josh McDonald, and Jake Wall (s) had a handy eleven-shot lead on the thirteenth end when Mooroopna found form and won six ends in a row to lead by one shot with the last end to play.
In a brilliant display of bowling under pressure, Avenel scored a seven on the last end to win the game by six shots, 27 – 21.
Leading early in the game by up to five shots, Fay Hateley, Graham Lewis, Grace Kenworthy, and Noel Slater (s) were chased down by Mooroopna, who won the lead by one shot with two ends to play.
Avenel won the last two ends to claw back the lead and win the game by one shot, 20 - 19.
James Wall, Jenny Furletti, Glen Bell, and Dennis McGregor (S) were down six when a five on the eighth end put them back in the game.
Following up with three end wins in a row gave them the lead.
Mooroopna chased hard, but the one-shot win by Avenel was a reward for effort, 18 - 17.
For the superstitious, unlucky thirteen rang true for Howard Geldard, Kate Donovan, Geoff Hateley, and Spud Furletti (s), who were stuck on thirteen for eight ends as the opposition piled on thirteen shots for a comfortable win, 23 – 16.
The next game for Avenel is away against Shepparton Park.
WEEKEND PENNANT DIVISION SEVEN:
Avenel brought home full points on their road trip to Merrigum, 14 –52 to 0 – 29.
Walter Pedder, Graeme Toy, Marion Gittus, and Ross Sinclair (s) had a perfect start to their game, winning the first three ends to be up ten zip.
In a great team effort, they won fourteen of the twenty-one ends, with the scoreline of 33 – 12 being the reward.
Moiann Papageorgiou, Mark Morse, Nyoli Bell, and Charlie Kemp (s) led early in the game but were overtaken by Merrigum to be five down on the fourteenth end.
They found their mojo and won five of the last seven ends to record a two-shot win, 19 – 17.
The next game for Avenel is at home against Eildon.
FLIPPING IT IN: Shane Drysdale sends a bowl down the green.
LEADING THE WAY: Marc Stevens shows the way for his teammates.
ON THE EDGE: Kevin Milner attempts to apply pressure.
ATTACKING THE HEAD: David Cerini gives his bowl every chance to take points. PHOTOS: Dale Mann
Late order collapse costs Euroa A Grade
By JACK WILSON
A GRADE
offered a brief resistance, putting together a partnership of 31 runs.
However, the wickets continued to tumble around them, and Euroa struggled
Ultimately, the team collapsed, losing 6-11 and being bowled out for 69 runs
With only 70 to defend, Cohen Paul turned the game on its head by taking two wickets in the opening over.
His electrifying start pro vided a glimmer of hope for Euroa, as the visitors early
breakthroughs left Central Park/St. Brendan’s reeling.
Despite Paul’s valiant efforts and a few more disciplined bowling spells, the hosts managed to regroup and chase down the modest target in just 16 overs.
Euroa’s next game is against Old Students starting on Saturday at 12:30pm at the Friendlies.
SCOREBOARD: Euroa 69 (N Hill 22, J Robertson 18) lost to Central Park/St.
B GRADE
Euroa B Grade hosted Central Park/St. Brendan’s in Round five of the B Grade Competition (Clive Young Shield).
Fill-in captain Jye Bjorksten won the toss and elected to bat first.
Despite a challenging start, losing 4-15 within the first 10 overs, Euroa B Grade found some stability through a commendable 57-
However, as the innings progressed, the team struggled to maintain their momentum, ultimately losing their last five wickets for just 27 runs.
B Grade faced a similar fate to A Grade, with only 106 runs to defend, Central Park/St. Brendan’s made light work of the run chase.
Despite valiant efforts from bowlers Jack Walters and Leo Murphy, who each took a wicket, the visitors comfortably achieved the target with 27 overs to spare.
Euroa B Grade will travel to Kialla to face Old Students in the first two-day game of the B Grade competition, with the first ball set to be bowled at 12:30pm.
SCORECARD: Euroa 105 (G Kirk 25, C Norton 23) lost to Central Park/St. Brendan’s 2-106 (L Murphy 1-8, J Walters 1-32).
E GRADE Euroa E Grade had the bye this week. Next week they will travel to face Kyabram.
Resilience shown by athletes in the Hume Region Championships
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Notably, Logan delivered an exceptional performance in the multiclass events, dominating the 100m, 200m, and 800m races, where he clinched first place in each.
Logan’s success has earned him a welldeserved spot in the upcoming State championships.
Unfortunately, Clare and Lucy Bickerton were unable to participate due to a family wedding, and Alex Burton was sidelined by an injury.
Euroa Primary School also had a strong showing at the championships.
Hudson King tackled the challenging 1500m race, finishing impressively in fifth place with a personal best time of 5 minutes and 38 seconds.
Will B. followed closely, achieving his own personal best in the 800m.
Tom showcased his speed in the 100m sprint, while Macey secured a commendable sixth place in the triple jump.
Tom returned to the track for the hurdles, and Hudson wrapped up the day with a strong performance in the 800m, demonstrating the determination and athleticism of Euroa’s young athletes.
Congratulations to all the students from Nagambie, Euroa, and St John’s Primary Schools for their remarkable achievements and unwavering sportsmanship throughout the Hume Region Athletics Championships. Best of luck to Logan as he heads to the State championships, representing the talent and spirit of Regional Victoria.
delivery sail through untouched.
GOT THEIR MAN: Jye Bjorksten heads off the field after his dismissal to Central Park/St. Brendan’s.
BLOCKING DEFENSE: Henry Jackson expertly positions his hands to defend the delivery.
TRUE DEFENSE: Grayson Kirk stands firm, getting right behind this rock-solid defensive shot.
DIGGING AROUND: Grayson Kirk braces as he meets a full pitch delivery that rockets off the pitch.
SLASHING: Ethan Saxon opens his hands to cut this ball wide of the stumps.
JUMPING JACK: Grade four student Jack soared to success, finishing 3rd in the
By TIM JACKSON
AN undermanned Euroa Under16s team traveled to Tatura on Friday afternoon to take part in the fourth round of the Cricket Shepparton 20/20 competition, narrowly losing to Tatura in the last over of the day.
Euroa won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first, but it wasn’t long before they were in trouble, losing three quick wickets.
A solid partnership between Tommy White (21 runs off 21 balls, retired) and Ethan Saxon (29 off 23 balls, retired) stabilized the Euroa innings, helping them reach a competitive score of 9 for 87 in their allotted 20 overs.
With a required run rate of just over four runs per over, the Euroa lads started strong in the field, taking a steady stream of wickets at regular intervals.
Ollie Swain (3-12), Jack Walters (2-14), and Tommy White (116) stood out as the pick of the bowlers, each delivering effective spells within their allowed three overs.
The team’s ground fielding and catching were also impressive, with a great run-out by Jack Walters and catches taken by Louis McAlpin, Tayte Hoefchen, and Ollie Swain.
At the close of innings, Tatura passed the Euroa score in the final over, finishing at 7-92 after their 20 overs.
Special mention goes to Christian Paps, who made his debut for Euroa and performed admirably, and to Danny Swain for scoring.
The Euroa lads aren’t far from a win; they’re playing some very good cricket.
Strathbogie schools excel in athletics
By DAN GODSMARK
ON October 18, schools from across Regional Victoria gathered for the highly anticipated School Sport Victoria Hume Region Athletics Championships held in Albury.
The event brought together talented young athletes who earned their spots at Regionals through impressive performances
at their respective House, District, and Division athletics events.
Among the participating schools, students from Nagambie, Euroa, and St John’s Primary School displayed remarkable resilience and a strong team spirit, supporting one another throughout the day.
Despite the challenges posed by the weather, the athletes maintained a positive
attitude, embodying the spirit of sportsmanship. Nagambie Primary School celebrated several outstanding achievements at the championships.
Grade six student Chloe showcased her talent by securing a bronze medal in the 80m hurdles, while Grade four student Jack M earned bronze in the high jump.
Their accomplishments exempli ed the hard work and dedication they demonstrated in their journey to the Regionals.
Students from St John’s Primary School also excelled in their events.
Archie nished fourth in the Triple Jump, while Lexie impressed with a third-place nish in her hurdles heat.
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NAGAMBIE CHAMPS: Proudly showcasing the talented students who represented Nagambie Primary School.
