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MAXWELL FIGHTS FOR EUROA HEALTH

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MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tania Maxwell (left) stands with Euroa Health chief executive officer Cherree Hunter during a July visit to Euroa.

Ms Maxwell has now called on the State Government to provide more support to the health provider.

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Climate Bill passes house

Projects shortlisted THE nominees for the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Awards have been announced, with Euroa having two projects make the shortlist of finalists.

The Euroa Arboretum and the Euroa Environment Group were both nominated this year, for separate projects aimed at creating more sustainable outcomes for the region.

With only 41 projects being nominated across the state, Euroa having two nominations despite

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Celebrating 20 years in 2022, the awards cover a wide range of categories, including circular economy innovation, future energy, sustainable places and destinations, and waste and litter reduction.

Sustainability Victoria’s interim chief executive

officer Matt Genever congratulated the finalists on their efforts and said he was buoyed by the tremendous strides being taken across industry and the community to champion sustainability.

“Sustainability Victoria is proud to celebrate those who are leading the way in sustainable solution,” he said.

“Our finalists are making significant contributions to our

state’s circular economy transformation and supporting a net zeroemission future for Victoria.

“The standard of entrants was exceptional and it was pleasing to see there are so many individuals, communities and organisations across Victoria that are committed to encouraging long-term sustainability.”

The arboretum is a community champion

finalist in the ‘Thriving Environment’ category, competing with the Ardeer South Primary School, Buloke and Northern Grampians Landcare Network and St Joseph’s Primary in Sorrento.

The recognition for the award stems from the team of volunteers who took on the challenge of restoring the arboretum to its pre-colonial state as a grassy woodland.

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Maxwell calls for support

By GUS RIDDER MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tania Maxwell of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party has used her adjournment speech in the Legislative Council to call on the government to support Euroa Health with public funding.

Ms Maxwell held discussions with Euroa Health chief executive Cherree Hunter in July during a visit to Euroa.

The adjournment speech allows a member of parliament to seek action on a particular issue, in this case the lack of government funding being provided to the Euroa Health facilities.

Ms Maxell directed her adjournment towards the Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas and spoke on the importance of Euroa Health for the region.

A full transcript of the speech is written below.

“My adjournment is for the Minister for Health (Hon. MaryAnne Thomas MP), and the action I seek is for the minister to support the survival of Euroa Health and bring the hospital under the public health umbrella,” Ms Maxwell said.

“Euroa Health Incorporated was established in 1927 as a community bush nursing hospital.

“As a small rural healthcare provider, Euroa Health has grown from six beds to a 22-bed fully accredited acute facility, a 75-bed aged care facility, an urgent care centre and a community service centre.

SPEECH MADE: Tania Maxwell has called on the State Government to provide more support to Euroa Health.

“While the service does not operate as a public entity, its community status excludes it from government funding provided to other comparable public regional hospitals.

“The 22-bed fully accredited acute service provides vital support to Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health) and the Strathbogie shire’s 11,455 residents.

“It provides valuable stepped care to patients who do not need to be treated at a large regional hospital but still require hospital care.

“It supports the safe recovery of patients as they transition, close to

home and their community, before they are discharged.

“A social analysis of the town and wider region demonstrates why Euroa Health operates as a public service and does not attract many patients with private health insurance.

“The population is aging, and the rates of chronic illness are higher and the levels of social disadvantage greater than the state average.

“The sustainability of what have been known as bush nursing hospitals has been precarious for years, and this has been further

exacerbated by the pandemic.

“The future of Euroa Health is under threat, and losing this local health service would gut the community and place strain on larger hospitals and our ambulance service.

“Bringing the hospital under the umbrella of the public system would be a big change for the community and one that might be difficult for them, but it is a much better option than closure.

“It would enable the hospital to access more equitable funding and, I believe, help their wonderful staff to provide better service to their community as a result.

“There are other smaller hospitals in my electorate that are public hospitals—Alexandra, Rushworth and Kilmore are just three of the many—so I hope that gives some comfort to the Euroa community that regional hospitals are important and can survive.

“Euroa Health provides around 3800 bed days each year to support the community and our health system.

“This is certainly not the time to be losing a hospital.

“On the day that I visited Euroa Health recently there were 16 patients admitted who, if this hospital did not survive, would need to be placed at GV Health.

“I hope the government will deliver a lifeline to Euroa Health and create a stronger plan to transition to public management or provide a suitable alternative that ensures the sustainability of this incredible health service.”

Shepparton games promise: Coalition SHEPPARTON would be included as a hub for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the event of an election coup for the Liberal and National party later this year.

Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and Gippsland were announced as planned games hub locations earlier this year, however, Nationals leader Peter Walsh has promised a fifth hub would be added to the games calendar if a Liberal and National government were to prevail in November’s state election.

Mr Walsh and shadow minister for sport Cindy McLeish announced on Friday their intention to add Shepparton to the 2026 games fixture, which Mr Walsh said would put the central township on the world stage.

“The bid for 2026 began here and Shepparton must be included in 2026,” Mr Walsh said at Shepparton Sports Stadium.

“A vote for an independent is a vote for Labor and the exclusion of Shepparton from the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

“Time and time again, the city-centric Andrews Labor government has overlooked Shepparton and their decision to not include the region in Victoria 2026 reaffirms that.”

According to Shepparton Nationals candidate Kim O’Keeffe, the establishment of a Shepparton hub would be a major boon for the local community.

“After years of hard work and advocacy by our community, I am proud to have secured this commitment with the Liberals and Nationals to actually include Shepparton as a hub,” she said.

“Shepparton has fantastic facilities which could support the games, but this would also provide a much needed boost to our local economy after COVID lockdowns created so much uncertainty for local traders.”

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Haines amends climate bill

By GUS RIDDER INDEPENDENT Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has successfully amended the government’s Climate Change Bill to ensure regional Australia benefits from action on climate change.

The government’s Climate Change Bill passed the House of Representatives last Thursday after being amended by Dr Haines and other members of the crossbench.

The house voted 89-56 in favour of Dr Haines’ amendment.

“This is a victory for regional Australia and its impact will be felt for decades to come,” Dr Haines said.

Dr Haines aimed to put regional Australia at the forefront of the country’s climate change policy framework through four changes to the legislation.

“It is the regions that endure the brunt of the droughts, the floods and the bushfires that are becoming increasingly severe, and happening increasingly often,” Dr Haines said.

“And it is the regions that will host almost all of the new renewable energy we must construct and a huge part of the new industries Australia must build to truly take advantage of the net zero economic opportunity.

“This transition will happen

primarily in the regions, so it only makes sense that our climate policy keeps a special focus on the regions.”

The amendments require the Climate Change Authority to make sure that any measures to respond to climate change should boost economic, employment and social benefits, including for rural and regional Australia.

“Renewable energy and the new industries it will unlock could become the next gold rush or the next wool boom for regional Australia - but only if we plan it right,” Dr Haines said.

“We want to see long-term, well-paid jobs being created in our local towns, new training opportunities in local TAFEs, profits staying local instead of flowing overseas.

“My amendment will help secure these economic benefits that otherwise risk slipping through our fingers.”

The list of eligible qualifications for appointments to the Climate Change Authority would be expanded under Dr Haines’ amendments to include regional development experience.

“These are the people who will be advising on Australia’s targets and tracking our progress to achieving those,” Dr Haines said.

“We need regional voices at

that table.

“We need people who understand how to make renewable energy actually deliver for regional communities.”

The amendments would require the minister’s annual statement on emissions reduction to specifically outline the social, employment, and economic benefits that those policies are delivering to the regions.

Dr Haines’ amendments also require the regions to be explicitly considered when setting new emissions targets.

“It means that no government can get away with a climate policy that does not specifically address the unique circumstances of and opportunities for regional Australia,” Dr Haines said.

Prior to their approval, Dr Haines shared her proposed amendments with the government, the opposition and the crossbench.

“I have had positive discussions with the government and the crossbench, and I hope members of the Liberal and National parties, particularly those representing regional and rural Australia, will also support these amendments,” Dr Haines said.

“This is why the people of Indi voted for Independent representation - for their needs to be heard in Parliament, and for in-

formed, good-faith interaction to improve Government legislation on their behalf.”

The Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, moved the Haines amendments in the House after Dr Haines tested positive for COVID-19.

Ms Sharkie said the amendments properly acknowledged the impact and opportunities for regional Australia.

“The challenges of climate change affect each electorate differently, and many of our communities in regional and rural Australia have shouldered the brunt of the extreme weather events,” she said.

“By supporting this amendment, we acknowledge the impacts of climate change on regional Australia and help direct the flow of economic and social benefits toward the communities that need it the most.”

Dr Haines was thankful to Ms Sharkie for assisting in her absence.

“I am grateful to the member for Mayo for moving the amendments on my behalf and to the government for agreeing to them in the good faith with which they were put forward,” she said.

“I am disappointed members of the Coalition who purport to represent regional Australia did not support my amendments.”

GVW to confirm pricing submission A NEW draft plan will have Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) seek to balance investment in the region and sustainable services with affordability, with customers encouraged to have their say on the 202328 Pricing Submission.

Every five years GVW develops a pricing submission, which sets out proposed prices, services and projects.

Managing director Steve Capewell said GVW had developed a plan that balances fairness, affordability and planning for the challenges of the future.

“We know our climate is changing and more people are living regionally, so we must prepare for a future where we can provide services that meet our customers’ needs,” Dr Capewell said.

“We want to invest in our infrastructure so we can keep delivering the services that customers trust sustainably, as well as leading projects that improve the health and prosperity of our region.”

Dr Capewell said based on customer feedback, the plan had been developed to give customers what they want at the lowest possible price.

“Customers have told us they want us to keep bills affordable, but they also support us investing to maintain and improve infrastructure, as well as meeting our net zero carbon emissions target by 2035,” Dr Capewell said.

“We know that financial pressures can affect any one at any time, so we’re investing more to support customers

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Highlights of the plan include: • Boosting the capital expenditure program by an additional $74 million to $245 million to invest in assets and infrastructure to cater for population growth and climate impacts.

• An additional $4 million over the plan to reach net zero emissions goals through locally beneficial carbon emissions reduction projects.

• Investing $3 million in supporting and leading projects to support regional growth and prosperity.

• $2 million in additional

funding for programs to support customers who have trouble paying their bill.

• Customers will see a slight incremental increase on prices over the next five years, but GVW says they will remain one of the lowest priced water corporations in Australia.

Dr Capewell said the draft plan was the culmination of more than two years’ work, including engaging with more than 2,300 customers through focus groups, surveys and interviews.

“We wanted our submission to genuinely reflect what customers have told us is important so we’ve continued to engage to make sure our plan meets their needs,” he said.

“Our plan has been shaped

by a significant contribution from our customers, including our representative customer panel, and I’d like to thank everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts.

“I encourage you to read our draft plan and provide feedback.”

Community feedback on the pricing submission is open until midnight on Sunday, August 14.

Feedback will be taken on board in developing the final plan to be presented to independent regulator the Essential Services Commission in September.

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Strathbogie Shire

Community Information Feedback on the Strathbogie Shire Planning Scheme wanted If you didn’t get a chance to attend a Talk to a Planner day, you can still have your say on the Strathbogie Shire Planning Scheme review. Your input will help guide our future planning.

We review the Strathbogie Shire Planning Scheme every four years to ensure it meets the needs of the local area, and state and local planning policy. This review will help us to ensure that our Planning Scheme addresses the key land use and development issues Strathbogie Shire is facing now and into the future.

To learn more and have your say go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Feedback closes on Friday, August 12.

Council Meeting The next meeting of Strathbogie Shire Council will be held on Tuesday, August 16 2022, commencing at 6pm. This meeting will conducted virtually to ensure we are meeting the Victorian Government’s current advice relating to the wearing of masks indoors and working from home recommendations.

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

The agenda for this meeting will be available on Council’s website by close of business the Friday prior to the meeting.

Rockies footbridge update We know many of you are following this project closely and we’re excited to say we’re so close to finishing! As part of this project the old Rockies Bridge will be moved to the arboretum, so we can continue to reminisce about the bridge built by the community.

We’re keen to recognise and remember this important Euroa asset so if you were part of its establishment or would like to share a memory please get in touch by emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or phoning us on 1800 065 993 and asking to speak to Tara Whitsed.

Tender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: ąŗ Footpath and curb work, Bury St, Euroa (contract number 22/23-11).

Tenders will be received until 4pm, Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

ąŗ Development of a Master Plan for the employment investigation area identified within the Nagambie Grown Management Strategy 2020 (contract number 21/22-54). Tenders will be received until 4pm Provision of Rural and Residential Land Use Strategy Lump Sum Contract (contract number 21/22-38).

Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. ąŗ Repair works at Euroa Outdoor Swimming Pool (contract number 22/23-03). Tenders close at 4pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. ąŗ Redesign and landscape of Euroa Swimming Pool Fountain Garden (contract number 22/23-08).

Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au by clicking on ‘Current Tenders’.

Tenders and Expression of Interests can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

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Full Time, ongoing role. Band 4 + Industry allowance - $63,355 annually + 10.5% super. 76 hours per fortnight including an RDO – every second weekend is a long weekend! ąŗ Project Manager – Rural Council Transformation Project. The Lower Northeast Rural Councils Collaboration is a collaboration between Mansfield Shire Council, Benalla Rural City Council, Murrindindi Shire Council, and Strathbogie Shire Council but will be led by Mansfield Shire Council.

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Council partners with Euroa Music Festival STRATHBOGIE Shire Council has announced its partnership with the Euroa Music Festival and will be bringing the Out of Nowhere Battle of the Bands event to the region with the winning act scoring a gig at next year’s festival.

The event will be held on November 4, 2022 at the prefestival event and feature a selection of local upcoming bands that will battle it out to score a spot on the line-up at the 2023 Euroa Music Festival.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks said council was excited to partner with the Euroa Music Festival to bring this fantastic opportunity to some young local musicians.

“The inaugural festival in 2021 was a fantastic event which saw huge numbers descend on Euroa to enjoy a weekend of incredible music and great vibes,” Cr Binks said.

“The opportunity for an upcoming local band to perform to huge crowd numbers is a break that any musician would dream of.

“At council, we support local young people aged 12-25, who are interested in the music industry with our FReeZA Program, supported by the Victorian Government.

“Music is such a great way

BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Council and the Euroa Music Festival are partnering to bring a battle of the bands competition to the region, with the winning act to be featured in the 2023 festival lineup. Pictured is Angie McMahon, one of the confirmed artists for the festival. of fostering young talent and we are lucky to have a diverse range of young talented acts in the area.

“We wish the competitors for the Battle of the Bands all the best and we cannot wait to crown the winner.”

All Battle of the Bands competitors will receive a free ticket to attend the Eu-

roa Music Festival.

The event is at Main Stage in Binney Street, Euroa on November 4 at 5.30pm.

It is a free event and no bookings are required.

For more information or to apply to enter the competition, visit https://www.euroamusicfestival.com/outofnowhere.

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Nappy rebate a game changer EUROA parents Hannah and Chris Capstick are delighted they have switched to cloth nappies for their fourth child Matilda, born in late May. The Capsticks say they are reducing their household’s waste to landfill and living costs after participating in the Strathbogie Shire Council’s six-month trial rebate for cloth nappies and associated products.

Matilda is an adored sister for Lily, 7, Charlotte, 4, and Archie, 2, who only wore disposable nappies as infants and toddlers.

However, Mrs Capstick said Archie will soon change to reusable cloth nappies until he is toilet trained.

“Cloth nappies have been easier to use than I thought,” Mrs Capstick said.

“I would definitely recommend the fitted cloth nappies to other parents.

“I wish I had tried them earlier.”

Despite caring for a newborn in the middle of winter, Mrs Capstick said she had “kept up the washing” for the family of six.

“The nappies are rinsed on the washing machine’s rinse cycle before going into the [family’s general] washing and dry relatively quickly on the clothes horse,” she said.

“I like that they are envi-

ronmentally friendly.

“They are also cute, and I think the natural fibres on the skin and around Matilda’s legs is more comfortable; there seems to be less nappy rash.”

Having changed thousands of disposables before Matilda’s arrival, Mrs Capstick spoke about the benefits for new mums.

“Hopefully first-time mums try cloth nappies earlier than me,” she said.

“The council rebate is a great incentive.”

The Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program opened on May 1 and applications close on November 30.

Council created the trial program to help families reduce waste to landfill.

The reimbursement covers a maximum of $150, or 50 per cent off the purchase price of cloth and swim nappies; reusable nappy liners, wipes, and nursing pads; and wet bags.

“I always thought cloth nappies were too expensive; the only reason I bought some [for my fourth baby] was because of the council rebate,” Mrs Capstick said.

“At the time it seemed like a lot of money to spend $300 outright, so I spent $100 on cloth nappies and received a $50 rebate; but I’ve used them so much that I bought

FAMILY PLEASED: The Capstick family say their three-month-old, Matilda, is comfortable and helping the environment in her reusable nappies thanks to Strathbogie Shire Council’s cloth nappy rebate trial, open until November 30. more - they are definitely worth the initial outlay.”

Disposable nappies currently account for 10 per cent of Australia’s waste going to

‘IT STARTS WITH MEETING ANNE’ Meet Anne, our newly appointed Admissions Co-Ordinator for GraniteHill Aged Care facility.

Anne is local to Euroa and personally understands the challenges of families needing to forward plan their loved one’s wishes, when life challenges force a change unexpectedly.

Many fear getting older, due to loss of independence, loneliness and boredom. Anne guarantees that GraniteHill can’t stop us getting old, but witnesses that people who come to live at GraniteHill in fact start living again.

Care provides relief, from what can be daily struggles with meal preparation, shopping, domestic tasks, gardening and mobility issues.

To have your care needs met, enables energy to enjoy your day, and join in activities like a bus trip, a game of bowls, share a meal or a drink in the bar with someone, or simply enjoy a coffee in our Café.

Simple things like the homely comforts of heating and cooling 24/7, maintained gardens and interaction with staff through the day is so important to families, and that’s just what we do.

Anne says that Residents who start planning their move to GraniteHill and make their own choice, are far more accepting of the transition. Having a level of fitness, allows new residents to embrace activities and events. Residents who move in at short notice, after a significant health event, or the loss of a partner, or when the decisions are taken out of their hands, find the transition to care a little bit more bumpy.

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landfill; taking 500 years to decompose and releasing a significant amount of methane (21 per cent more potent than carbon dioxide) in the

decomposition process.

Strathbogie Shire Mayor Laura Binks said council was excited to help residents purchase cloth nappies and

associated products, which were a better alternative for the environment.

“Most babies need about 6500 nappy changes, which is about 19 wheelie bins of disposable nappies heading to landfill (taking 500 years to decompose),” Cr Binks said.

“Buying disposables until a child is toilet trained is estimated to cost parents up to $3000 but a new set of modern cloth nappies costs about $800 - even less with our cloth nappy rebate.”

Cr Binks said parents were still better off financially with reusable cloth even when adding utility costs of water.

“Even when you include washing, cloth nappies are a better choice for the planet; reducing landfill waste, water and energy consumption, and use of raw materials,” she said.

To claim the Cloth Nappy Reimbursement, residents must provide proof of address via a recent rates notice, utility bill, lease agreement or similar; and receipt of purchase which includes the company, purchase date and cost, and name of items.

The application form is available at https://tinyurl. com/esua6226.

For more information, phone 1800 065 993 or email info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

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Rainfall

LONGWOOD LOOKOUT

(Euroa Township)

By Sally Tobin and the Longwood Action Group THE rainfall for Longwood for the month of July was approximately 42.5mm measured by our gauge.

The creeks around town are certainly flowing now.

The streetscaping in Longwood has been almost completed.

The shire is finalising the project with a small bridge to cross over the culvert space.

The Action Group will also add the heritage water tower to an area on the corner of Maxfield and Down streets - the landscaping is looking fantastic!

The Longwood Primary School have organised a book fair from the August 28 - September 2.

Total rainfall for the week ending Monday, August 8 was 35mm. This includes 14mm on August 1, 1.8mm on August 2, 11.2mm on August 3, 0.4mm on August 5, 6.2mm on August 6, 0.8mm on August 7 and 0.6mm on August 8 until 9am.

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District News Classes will have the chance to attend the Book Fair during their library session and can make a ‘wish list’; younger students will receive help with this.

The wish lists will then be sent home so parents can review them.

Parents will be able to review their child’s choices online at www.larrikinhouse.com and make a prepayment using Larrikin Cash at www.larrikinhouse.com/cash.

You are effectively buying a voucher that can then be exchanged for any items at the Book Fair.

Your child will then bring the Larrikin Cash/ Wish List to school and visit the library during the Book Fair.

We will also be accepting regular cash and credit card payments on site during the Book Fair too.

If you would like to donate a new book to our school library, each classroom teacher has selected a few titles.

There will be a section ‘teacher’s choice’ at the Book Fair.

Help the Longwood Primary School turn bread bags into school play equipment.

Thanks to everyone who is collecting bags for us.

Keep them coming, we have filled one box and nearly filled the second.

The closing date for bags is September 9.

Longwood Playgroup is held weekly each Tuesday of the school term at the Longwood Primary School at 9am.

Come along and enjoy songs, morning tea and play.

‘No body, no release’ Maxwell calls for killers to disclose whereabouts of victims’ remains

By RYAN MALCOLM CONVICTED killers would remain in jail until they share the location of their victim’s remains, under new legislation introduced to parliament by MP Tania Maxwell.

Laws were established in 2016 to prevent a killer being paroled unless they divulged the whereabouts of their victim’s body to police, however, Ms Maxwell said a ‘no body, no release’ clause should be added to the Serious Offenders Act 2018 to extend detention orders in the event a sentence had been served.

Ms Maxwell said the families of victims were often served a life sentence of “pain and misery”, contending convicted killers should be expected to provide closure to family members in order to secure their release.

“It is a small consolation, but consolation nonetheless, that a perpetrator should serve a similar sentence,” she said.

“Some might suggest this is an unfair proposition for killers who have disposed of a body in a river or another location that makes finding the remains near impossible - but I say they should think of that before they choose to take a life and hide the

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LOCK THEM UP: State MP Tania Maxwell has called for convicted killers to be refused release from prison unless they disclose the location of their victim’s remains. primary evidence.

“There are established cases where offenders have played ongoing mind games with our justice system and victims’ families over the location of the body - let’s take that power

away from them.

“To take a life and not be prepared to declare where the body has been discarded is abhorrent - the perpetrator deserves a prison sentence that reflects the seriousness of the crime and gives

a victim’s family some comfort in knowing they will never be released.”

Premier Daniel Andrews said his government would investigate Ms Maxwell’s proposed amendments, introduced last week, in due time.

“We already have significant rules around this issue but we will look at that matter and it will be debated back and forth as it normally is and there’ll be a respectful engagement,” he said.

“I’m sure as the leader of the government in the upper house the Attorney-General will engage proactively with the (Derryn Hinch’s) Justice Party on those issues.”

Seven prisoners were subject to Victoria’s ‘no body, no parole’ law when it was enacted at the end of 2016.

These included Sudo Cavkic, who was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the murder of solicitor Keith Allan, who police concluded was probably killed in the Mount Macedon region, and Thomas Keith Halliday, sentenced to 32 years for the murder of Mildura mother Shelley Joy Stephenson in 2006.

The victims’ remains have never been found.

Euroa organisations shortlisted for Premier’s Sustainability Awards ■

From page 1 Now, the thriving green space is home to 60 different grasses, daisies, lilies and peas, as well as insects, birds, reptiles and gliders.

The restoration efforts have been embraced by the community, from 5-year-olds at bush kinder assisting with seed collection and butterfly studies, to faithful volunteers who enjoy collecting, cleaning and then sowing seed back into the site.

Taungurung Traditional Owners have played an important role in this project, working collaboratively with the community to manage the restoration of the grassland.

The Euroa Environment Group is nominated in ‘Future Energy’ category as the lone community champion finalist.

There are industry leader finalists in that category includ-

ing Beyond Zero Emissions, Rail Projects Victoria, Solar Thermal Australia and the Yarra Energy Foundation.

The Euroa Environment Group was nominated due to its work with the microgrid and solar pergola project.

Due to a notoriously unstable power supply in the area, the group partnered with Mondo Energy and the Victorian Government to trial a small business microgrid and build resilience into the local power supply.

Their ‘Solar Pergola’, a 13.2kWh solar system featuring 36 panels, now delivers clean energy to six local businesses, ensuring they are part of Euroa’s power revolution.

The businesses are said to have benefited from a reduction in their power costs, as well as learning plenty about the capacity of the local grid network and

how local contributors can play a role in building better capacity for local generation.

Damon Rieusset from Euroa Printers, one of the local businesses benefiting from the project, said the changes had been noticeable.

“In the first year after installation, we saw a 40% decrease in power costs,” he said.

Shirley Saywell from the Euroa Environment Group spoke about the project and what it meant to be shortlisted for the award.

“The Euroa Microgrid is an example of what small communities can do when they get organised,” she said.

“We know we have all the necessary ingredients to create change - and so we just made it happen.

“Our community celebrates people like Glenn Burnside who partnered with us to design and

build the Solar Pergola.

“We’re thrilled to be alongside so many Victorian change-makers who are leading the way to a more sustainable future.”

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks shared her congratulations with the two groups.

“Council is thrilled these two groups have been recognised as finalists in these prestigious state-wide awards,” she said.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes also congratulated the groups in a statement last Friday.

“They should be immensely proud of this achievement and their inspiring work, which is helping to create a more sustainable future for all Victorians,” she said.

The winners will be announced at an in-person awards ceremony on September 20.

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Fighting for family court

* All events dependent on COVID-19 restrictions at the time *

August 28 Sandi Dodd with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod Davidson at the Euroa Third Age Club, 19 Kirkland Avenue Euroa from 1pm – 4.30pm.

Live band: The Night Owls. - $15 per head. Bookings essential contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356. BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available.

September 2-4 Euroa Little Theatre (sponsored by Strathbogie Shire) presents “Arts in Three Parts” September 2 and 3 at 7.30pm, and September 4 at 2.30pm at the School House, Clifton St Euroa.

All tickets $10 cash at the door. Enquiries: Mary 0409 561 733.

22 Euroa Third Age Club – September 4 Free Concert Father’s Day with Jimmy Davidson. September 22 Committee (12.30pm) and Members meeting (1.30pm).

October 2 Australian National Show and Shine Euroa. Seven Creeks Park Euroa. Gates open 8am. Unique and exceptional cars and bikes from all eras. Live music, food stalls, craft market and kids’ entertainment. General Public $5, kids under 16 free. Tickets can be purchased online at www. australiannationalshowandshine.com. au. Presentations at 1.30 pm. COVIDSafe event. Contact Ross Holt 0417 562 259. euroashowandshine@outlook. com.

23 Sund’y By The Sevens Concert with Greg Dudley and Rod Grant from 1.30pm in the Third Age Clubrooms Kirkland Avenue Euroa. Free Admission. Half time refreshments for sale.

28 Euroa Golf Club is hosting the Power Industry Association (PIA) Golf Championships for 120-150 visiting golfers on October 28, 29 and 30. The course will be closed to members and green fee players on these days.

30 Strathbogie Heritage Day commencing at 10.30am. Unveiling of a Heritage Trail with 11 historical sites signed with interpretative panels.

Celebration of 120th Anniversary of St Andrews Church and 100th Anniversary of the General Store, both will be open with historical displays including photographs for viewing.

Afternoon tea available. No pets/ animals. Parking in signed car park.

handed down by the 2015 Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Rates of domestic violence at Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla Local Government Areas (LGA) each remain well above the state average (36pc, 60pc and 98pc respectively), despite the commission’s recommendation priority should be given to rural, regional and remote communities to improve access to support services among victims and perpetrators of family violence.

In regions with limited legal supports available, Ms Maxwell said women experiencing domestic violence were 10 times

more vulnerable to experiencing legal problems than the general community.

Specialist family violence courts currently exist at Shepparton and Ballarat, however, Ms Maxwell outlined her intention to request a centralised court and Legal Aid office in North East Victoria to ease stress on established supports.

“Victoria’s royal commission into family violence made 227 recommendations to reduce this dangerous and sometimes deadly abuse,” she said.

“Among these was a priority call for victims and perpetrators in rural and regional communi-

EUROA Health has encouraged the communities within the district to honour those who care for our older Australians and say “thanks for caring” as part of Aged Care Employee Day which was on Monday.

Chief executive officer Cherree Hunter said while it was important to stop and celebrate the sector, everyday is aged care employee day.

“We’re asking our community to take a moment and think about the quiet achievers and the superheroes who provide care with professionalism, compassion and dedication for our loved ones and give them

THANKS FOR CARING: Aged Care Employee Day was recently recognised in the community, giving everyone an opportunity to thank those who look after the elderly. Pictured is Wadin Caneda, acting aged care manager, sitting with resident Esme Stringer (right). the recognition they deserve,” she said.

“It’s been a particularly challenging couple of years for

workers in aged care facilities having to work extra shifts to keep our most vulnerable members of the community

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’ve upgraded the North East Line and are also investing in level crossing upgrades and stabling improvements to support the introduction of VLocity trains.

From mid-July, we will be upgrading the Wilbrahams Road level crossing to feature boom gates, flashing lights and bells, as well as improved train detection technology. Works will include widening drainage and asphalting 240 metres of road.

To complete the works, we will be closing a section of Wilbrahams Road from Monday 1 August to Friday 2 September.

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safe and healthy during the pandemic.”

Euroa Health asks you to please thank the personal care workers, nurses, catering team, cleaners, maintenance and laundry staff, the lifestyle activities team and administration staff when you next visit a loved one in aged care.

Please stop and say “thanks for caring”, the difference it will make is immeasurable.

At Euroa Health’s GraniteHill aged care facility there will be special treats shared with staff to acknowledge and thank them for their dedication and hard work.

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ties to be given better access to support and services.

“But seven years later, when we’re seeing an escalating incidence, there’s still no specialist family violence court or Legal Aid office in Wodonga or Wangaratta and no support services in existing courts.

“The intensive help provided by these services is vital so families in need can be supported and access referrals and counselling.”

In the 12 months to March, Wangaratta LGA recorded 626 family incidents, Wodonga LGA recorded 873 and Benalla LGA reported 370.

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WANGARATTA-based state MP Tania Maxwell has flagged her intention to lead calls for a dedicated family violence court to be established in the North East, as rates of family violence continue to soar throughout the region.

Ms Maxwell is set to meet with Centre Against Violence (CAV) chief executive officer Jaime Chubb and Hume Riverina Community Legal Service acting principal lawyer Alison Maher in Wangaratta today, in an effort to canvas the need for specialist legal services to be immediately deployed in the North East in response to recommendations

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COUNTRY STYLE: Kerran Keats will be performing at the Euroa Third Age Club on Thursday, August 18.

Kerran Keats to perform at Third Age club ON Thursday, August 18 the Third Age Club of Euroa will host a show featuring songs performed by Kerran Keats.

Kerran Keats is the son of Les and Joy Keats who were a very successful duo on radio in the 1940s and 50s, as well as having a several decade long career on the country music circuit of Australia.

Their love of music carried on to Kerran and his brother Warren who toured many parts of Australia as the band ‘Country Styles’.

In the ensuing years Kerran has joined other bands, formed duos and created his own personal shows.

If you love singing along with many of your favourite songs and having a grand afternoon of entertainment, Kerran Keats’ show is a must see.

The event will be held at the Third Age Club from 1pm to 3.30pm, with tickets costing $10.

Afternoon tea and coffee will be provided.

For more information, call Roman Koz on 0402 493 157 or Pam Vaughan at 0400 593 773.

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Life in the 50s AS part of the lead up to the newspaper’s 125th anniversary, The Euroa Gazette will continue to feature historical articles, photos, advertisements and more.

This week puts a spotlight on the 1950s, with the images below taken directly from past editions of the Gazette.

The articles, pictures and advertisements show a different way of life to what we know now, with advertisements encouraging women to get chequebooks, ice for sale as some houses would still not have refrigeration and new washing machines that now appear as relics.

A special lift out supplement chronicling the re-

gion’s history through the pages of the newspaper will be released on October 19, 2022.

The Euroa Gazette is still calling on any business, community group, organisation, sports club, school and more to help get involved with the special lift–out.

This is a great opportunity to promote your business or organisation and be a part of a special feature that will be referred to time and time again over the years to come.

If you are interested in advertising in this edition, contact Lorraine Millard at lmillard@nemedia.com.au or phone at (03) 5795 3041 and reaching extension 3.

HEALING CYCLES: This advertisement from the January 21, 1951 edition shows a bicycle available for sale at Burton’s in Binney Street.

EVENTS CALENDAR: This edition from June 16, 1954 highlights some upcoming events including a society ball in Euroa and the annual radio appeal for the hospital.

GLAMOROUS AND NEW: This advertisement for an American styled washing machine in the April 2, 1959 edition was marketed as being ‘glamorous’ and ‘new’. The machine is now barely recognisable compared to modern versions.

VIOLET TOWN SPORTS: This Violet Town sports carnival on Easter Sunday, 1954 includes novelty events such as double handed sawing, a cigarette race and guessing the weight of a sheep.

FOOTY RESULTS: It was victories all around as Longwood and Strathbogie were victorious in their Hume Highway Football League fixtures shown in the June 9, 1954 edition.

SOMETHING FOR THE FARMERS: This tractor was advertised as powerful with low-cost fuel back on January 31, 1951. Stan Siede, the authorised Ford dealer in town was selling these on Railway Street, Euroa.

ICE ICE ICE: Refrigerators were being advertised heavily in the early 1950s with many towns in the region not having proper electricity until the 1960s. This advertisement from January 24, 1951 explains that refrigeration and ice were the answer to food storage problems over summer.

NO MATTER WHICH: ‘No need to keep large sums of money in your purse’ and ‘don’t be embarrassed by confessing you haven’t the money with you’ were some of the lines in this Commonwealth Bank advertisement for a chequebook on January 24, 1951.

MIXING MADE EASY: This advertisement from the April 14, 1954 edition shows a Sunbeam Mixmaster as the ideal Mother’s Day gift.

NOW HIRING: This advertisement from the Victorian Railways called for apprentices, with the job offering ‘expert training’ and ‘good conditions’. Found in an edition from January 31, 1951.

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Euroa practice manager wins award

By GUS RIDDER

WINNERS: Jenny Houghton from Maygars Hill Winery was pleased to see their wine be recognised with recent awards.

Local winemakers awarded at Dookie Wine Show

By GUS RIDDER LOCAL vineyard Maygars Hill was recognised as ‘Wine of the Show’ at the 19th annual Dookie Wine Show, in addition to receiving individual awards for both their 2018 Shiraz and 2018 Cabernet.

Based in Longwood East, the winemakers have represented the Strathbogie Ranges in several wine shows and received several awards.

With this year’s show held in Shepparton, the North East’s representative Maygars Hill was crowned the overall winner due to their 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

The awards evening was established to promote local wines, with support coming from several local businesses and organisations.

Jenny Houghton from Maygars Hill was proud of the award and thoroughly

enjoyed the evening.

“It was a fantastic evening with lots of excellent wine,” she said.

Maygars Hill has recently been recognised in the Halliday Wine Companion, with the Strathbogie Ranges region being praised for its quality wine.

“It celebrates just how good, how elegant and successful cabernet can be grown in the Strathbogies,” Jenni Port of Halliday said.

PRACTICE manager at Euroa Medical, Jane Garrett, was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Practice Management Award from Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).

This award recognises a practice manager who has gone above the expectations of their role and shown professional and personal commitment to regional and rural communities through their leadership, mentoring and innovation.

Since 2005 RWAV has proudly hosted the annual Victorian Rural Health Awards to recognise the outstanding contributions made by health professionals working in rural communities.

The awards honour the exceptional medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, Aboriginal health workers and practice managers working across rural Victoria.

Ms Garrett was pleased to see Euroa Medical recognised for the work they have done in the community.

“Every year they have these different awards,” she

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RECOGNISING GREAT WORK: Jane Garrett of Euroa Medical received an award for her outstanding contributions to rural practice management. said.

“I’m not sure who nominated me but I’m very thankful.”

Ms Garrett spoke on her background and the work being done at Euroa Medical that caught the attention of RWAV. “I took over as practice manager about four years ago now,” she said.

“I think seeing what we had in the city compared to here made me work a lot

harder to get those services into the township.

“The job involves making sure the medical centre is running smoothly but includes a lot of other tasks.

“As a side project I work on getting a lot of funding for the community and have been working on Happy Healthy Kids.

“We work with the schools and kinders to get funding from the government to incentivise specialists and occupational therapists to come to our town.”

There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the region gets the best health services it can and Ms Garrett is already planning future projects to help this.

“We want to make sure disadvantaged families who can’t drive to bigger areas get these specialist services,” she said.

“My next goal is getting transport for families who need to get to Shepparton for specialist services like x-rays.

“Some people without family to drive them have to spend a fortune on taxis as there isn’t regular public transport.

“Arranging transport for these people is the next step.”

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By DIANE GRANT THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Think before you speak.

PERSONALS: Happy 84th birthday wishes to Denis Lee and Happy 85th wishes to Janet Goddard.

Birthday greetings go to Lisette Brew, Marilyn Vassallo, Deakin Winch-Cunningham, Theresa Crick, Harper McCormick, Denis Lee, Tim Nagle, Larry King, Matthew Morgan, Anne Foote, Gerard Leahy and John Green.

WELL DONE AVENEL JUBILEE PARK COMMITTEE: I was able to attend the St Paul’s Avenel church combined service on Sunday, July 31.

Following our service I was able to go to Jubilee Park and spotted the eager tree planters placing the trees in the park to commemorate National Tree Day and Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee year.

Well done to all concerned who showed their civic pride not only of our Queen but their town.

I think more towns should be providing a plaque of commemoration of some kind to honour Her Majesty’s many years of service to the Commonwealth of which Australia is an integral part as the

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NAGAMBIE NOTES Commonwealth Games show this month.

ELVIS MOVIE: As stated in early July I would wait until the Euroa Community Cinema got the “Elvis” movie in and would love to go to see it.

Well John and I were able to attend the Sunday afternoon screening by the Euroa Community Cinemas of the “Elvis” movie recently.

Around eight other Nagambie folk were also there.

Along with all the theatre goers on the day we showed our appreciation by giving hearty applause at the end of it.

John and I thought it was a great movie.

We were pleased we had gone to see the “Elvis Direct from Gracelands” exhibition at Bendigo art gallery first.

It showed us much more background and insight into his life, so when we saw the movie we understood it much more.

I was also able to obtain a new Loyalty card from the Cinema volunteer ticket box folk and will gladly use it and accrue points

when I visit the cinema in the future.

JABBA THE BUS IN NAGAMBIE: August 12 and September 16.

Jabba the Bus will be parked outside the Nagambie Lakes Community House between 10am and 3pm.

You can go and get your COVID shot - the bus will have both adult and pediatric Pfizer available.

COMING UP: August 27 Nagambie Speedway’s annual general meeting and Presentation Night.

POC Danielle O’Brien: 0401 327 495.

August 27 - Nagambie Bowls Club’s Nagambie Cup evening.

A social night for all to enjoy.

6.30pm sharp - bookings to Fiona Smith: 0418 942 446.

August 30 - Nagambie Recreation Reserve’s annual meeting.

Clubrooms at 6pm.

September 10 - Tahbilk Community Festival.

Tahbilk Winery from 10am to 4pm.

Free entry with live music, food trucks, wetlands boat tours, picnic-wine tastings, markets,

Taungurung workshops, snake man.

To book free workshops go to tahbilk.com.au.

NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: August 19 - Farmers Women’s Morning tea/ lunch.

From 10.30am-noon at Community house.

Book NCN Tel 5862 0560.

September 3 - Spring Soiree.

7pm at Community house.

September 21 - Annual Meeting.

1.30pm at Community house.

CHURCHES: ANGLICAN-PARISH OF CENTRAL GOULBURN: POC. Rev. Richard Pennington 0477 921 111.

CATHOLIC: Nagambie St Malachy’s.

POC Wendy Keenan. 0459 595 908.

Avenel St Mary’s.

POC. Grace Kenworthy. Ph: 0405 125 963 UNITING CHURCH. Nagambie Connect Faith Community.

POC Ruth Close 0402 286 277.

PRESBYTERIAN: St Andrew’s.

POC Bill Day. 0429 933 116 AVENEL AND SEYMOUR UNITING: POC Reverend John Payne.

0408 176 754.

Brodie Miller ready to run multi-class 2km for state

By DIANE GRANT THE focus on sport for the Olympic Games in 2021 and now for the Commonwealth Games has given an incentive for many young athletes and sports folk to achieve major challenges in their chosen sport fields.

One such athlete is Nagambie Primary School’s 11 year old student Brodie Miller.

During COVID in 2020-21 and up until now, Brodie and his school principal Robert French could be seen running over 2km three times a week after school around the boardwalk, lakeside to Buckley Park and on the Elloura Track.

Two years ago, when they began this exercise Brodie could run the distance in 20 minutes and Mr French would say to him “stop getting distracted”.

Back then Mr French was faster, while now Brodie completes the distance in just over 11 minutes with Mr French eating his dust.

This year, Brodie has achieved excellent results when he competed in the various selection trails including the school house sports, the Euroa District sports at the Murchison Golf Club, the Division sports for Strathbogie Ranges at the Yea Golf Club and horse track complex and at Benalla for the Hume region.

At the start of term three he was called back from the school camp to compete in the state competition at Yarra Glen racing track.

He placed second in this statewide competition and was selected to be in the School Sport Victoria Team Vic 10-12 Years Cross Country team to compete in the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships in Adelaide from August 26-29.

The team features students from all over Victoria to repre-

REPRESENTING NAGAMBIE: School Sport Victoria Team member Nagambie Primary School student Brodie Miller with his mentor and coach Rob French. sent team Vic. Brodie will compete in the 12 years boys’ Multi-Class 2km event as a T37 athlete for students with a disability.

He will be wearing a Vic team track suit for the Opening Ceremony, and will wear a Vic team singlet and shorts for his events, and will have a back pack and gear featuring the Victorian Team’s emblems to treasure.

He now has some coaches guiding him for the competition in South Australia from the School Sport Vic team.

His parents Emma Miller and Matt Toohey and grandparents Karen and Rick Miller attended

most of the sports meets he had raced in and will be driving to SA with him for this three day major athletic event.

Brodie spoke about how he felt representing Victoria and his future goals.

“I feel good, and confident,” he said.

“When I come back, I would like to become a policeman, but also maybe train for the Olympic Games or Commonwealth Games.”

When giving advice to other runners, Brodie spoke on the importance of finishing strong.

“Bring it home hard,” he said.

Mr French had explained to

him that those athletes with a disability compete with the other athletes and he was impressed to learn that.

Brodie is very thankful to Mr French and his family for the support he has received in his endeavours to achieve his goals thus far.

The Nagambie community and the whole School community at Nagambie Primary School wish him well in the National competition.

Win or lose it is an honour to represent his school, family and state in such an event. Here’s hoping Brodie and his team mates can achieve their personal goals.

Church Services ** Subject to Covid restrictions ** ANGLICAN CHURCH www.anglicaneuroa.org.au Holy Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa 10am Wednesday August 10th Sunday August 14th 9.30am St Paul’s Euroa 11.30am St Dunstan’s Violet Town 5795 1335 or 0437 108 394 All Welcome BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor John O’Ring Enq: 0421 233 251 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday August 14th 10am Tuesday: 9.30am Prayer, 10.30am Bible Study.

Listen to Vision Radio 88.4 FM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Services at Kelvin View Hall Sunday August 14th 10.30am Morning Worship Everyone welcome Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Balmattum Every Sunday 3pm Worship Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275 Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am St Andrew’s Seymour, 11.15am Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070 CATHOLIC CHURCH St John’s, Euroa Friday 12.30pm Mass Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John’s Church St Malachy’s, Nagambie Monday 10.30am Rosary Wednesday 12.30pm Mass Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am St Attracta’s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am St Mary’s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at11am.

St Patrick’s, Longwood Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048 UNITING CHURCH St Andrew’s, Euroa Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am Everyone Welcome Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103 Judi Ward 0437 686 072 St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297 St Andrew’s Violet Town Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All Welcome Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866 EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Third Age Club, 19 Kirkland Ave Euroa Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.

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FLOOD WARNINGS: VicEmergency has issued several flood warnings for the Seven Creeks and Honeysuckle creek in the past few weeks, encouraging residents to stay informed about rising water levels.

Flood warnings come after rain BOTH the Seven Creeks and Honeysuckle creek have seen regular flood warnings from VicEmergency across the past three weeks as increased rain takes a toll on rising water levels.

The Seven Creeks saw warnings on July 17, 18, 19 and 31 in addition to warnings from August 1-4 this month.

The water levels had been hovering close to the 2.50m minor flood level across the three weeks, finally reaching this amount last Thursday.

The flooding has been

graded as minor, with the highest point reached in Euroa.

Current impact is expected to see higher river levels and potential flooding at areas nearby to rivers and streams.

The Seven Creeks in Strathbogie has continued to sit below the minor flood level across the three weeks despite regular warnings.

Honeysuckle creek’s flood warning has passed, however, it is recommended for residents nearby the creek to monitor updates regularly.

It has been a rainy start to August, with 27mm record-

ed across the first three days of the month.

VicEmergency has said to stay informed, monitor your local conditions and remain alert.

What you should do: • Be prepared to act if your situation changes.

• You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

• Monitor weather forecasts and river levels online by visiting www.bom.gov. au/vic/warnings.

• Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation.

WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY: Longwood craftsman Steve Tobin drawing the designs for chairs that will be installed as part of council’s streetscape renewal program. renewal program.

“The upgrades to our township’s streets has been a direct result of the work of local businesses and we are pleased to see them taking shape.”

Cr Binks said expressions of interest for working groups in Violet Town and Strathbogie to develop further draft designs.

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A GROUP of talented community members have come together to design outdoor seating for Binney Street, Euroa.

As part of the Streetscape Renewal Program, local craftspeople Steve Tobin, Hugh Salmon and Rowan Craven, as well as local artist Tank, will come together to create the seating to compliment the garden bed upgrades.

Longwood’s Steve Tobin said they loved creating work for the community.

“We get to see people enjoy whatever we make,” he said.

“We have skin in the game.

“We want what’s best for our community and bang for our ratepayers’ bucks.”

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks said council was always eager to support local businesspeople and this was a great opportunity to make that happen.

“Council recently updated its Procurement Policy which means that being a local business is one of the factors taken into consideration during tender processes,” Cr Binks said.

“We did this to ensure better outcomes for our local businesses and our economy.”

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BIRCH, Jimmy (James Joseph).

KUEGLER, Gertrude.

8/1/1948 – 2/8/2022 Passed away at his home in Euroa, Son of Joseph and Laura (Barnes, Noye).

Bother of Pat (Noye) (dec), Laura (Vagg) (dec) and Kay (dec).

Father and grandfather to Kylie, Dave and Chantelle; Darren, Becc and Casey.

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Uncle `Jimmy`, Loved uncle of Coll, John and family.

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FURSE, Bessie.

13/10/1931 – 28/7/2022 The Euroa Line Dancers extend their sympathy to Bessie’s family and friends on her passing.

Bessie was one of the original Euroa Line Dancers and in later years would be up dancing holding onto her walker.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and her words of ‘listen to the music it will tell you what to do’ will not be forgotten.

Her memory will be cherished by many.

KUEGLER (nee Nikolay), Gertrude.

June 23, 1929 – August 6, 2022 Passed away peacefully at the age of 93.

Dearly loved wife of Guenther (dec), Much loved mother of Gudrun, Peter, Martin, George (dec), Thomas, Doris, Ellen, Margaret, Michael and David.

Loved and loving grandmother of nineteen children and great grandmother to sixteen children.

She has left behind many wonderful memories for us to cherish, forever in our hearts and always remembered for all her strength and love to all.

AUF WIEDERSEHEN REST IN GOD’S ARMS And eternally with Joanne, Hannah, Max, Kurt and Guenther.

To my dear beloved Mum, you were the strength to the entire family.

You worked so hard all your life.

Through the good times and bad.

You gave life to 10 beautiful children. <RX ZHUH D ¿JKWHU and wanted to stay.

Now it’s time for you to rest.

I will miss you terribly and be lost without you now.

Rest in peace Mum. ~ Love you with all my heart, Doris xxx

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GOLF STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB

By ROB BROWNLEE AGAIN the weather on Saturday, August 6 put off only the hardy to venture up the Club to play stroke for the Monthly Medal sponsored by Helen and David Kennett.

Golfers hit off under a shower of rain but the after improved ,the men’s winner on a countback was Shae Vander Shoor with 74 nett.

Runner up also with 74 was Grant Pearce.

Ladies winner was Kerry Hewlett on 79 nett.

Lineballs were won by David Kennett and Ria Pearce.

Nearest the pins: On the 4th Shae Vandur Shoor, 8th Shae Vandur Shoor, 15th John Moore, 17th John Moore.

Drive and pitch: Ladies Ria Pearce, men’s David Kennett.

Straightest drive: Kerry Hewlett.

Our newest member Michelle Thomson hasn’t needed much time to work out the greens as she won the putting competition with 27, congratulations.

Next Saturday’s event on the August 13 is Captain / President day with John Moore and Wally Dunn looking after the field.

AVENEL GOLF CLUB SATURDAY saw the first round of the club championships played.

The course held up extremely well after the recent rains but still provided a challenge for some.

Mark Hannigan was certainly up to the challenge, returning a fabulous 68 nett - apparently his driver was on fire.

Mark was a comfortable winner with Shane Black claiming the runner-up honours by virtue of a countback

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from Dale Smith, both with 72 nett.

Line balls went to Dale and Scoota Donovan.

NTP on 14 was Shane Black and Dale Smith on 18.

Drive and pitch on the 7th went to Scoota.

It was good to see Ed Carracher out for a hit on his old stomping ground and he revelled in the return shooting 75 off the stick for the best scratch score of the day.

The Club Championship is being led by Scoota with 78 off the beater.

In second is Dale Smith on 86 who is also leading the B grade, three shots clear of Mark Hannigan in that category.

The C grade is a battle for the young and old, literally.

With two of our juniors vying for the title with a few of our over 70’s, Hudson Black is leading by four shots from Campbell Smith and Kevin Fiorini.

Remember, it’s the best three of four rounds so even if you missed the first round, you can still play out the remaining rounds and have a chance.

So far it’s just the two junior boys competing for the junior champion title but as previously mentioned, there are still three rounds remaining if any more juniors wish to take on the challenge.

The Avenel Meat Meat Tray was won by Capt. Jed again.

On Sunday we had a working bee at the club and there was some great work done, but there’s always plenty of tidying up to do.

If you weren’t able to make the working bee, feel free to drop by the club anytime if you have a chance and do what you can to help.

Next week is the second round of the club champs, and the following weekend is

our annual tournament.

A reminder to Committee members - meeting tonight (Wednesday).

Usual time and place.

In the meantime, good golfing to everyone.

NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB LADIES SEVEN players braved the weather conditions for a game of stableford.

The winner A, B&C grade was Moz Fowler with 32pts.

Moz also won the nine hole competition with 15 pts.

Balls down the line for 18 was Moz 32 pts and Irene Keogh 24 pts.

Nine hole balls went to Moz 15pts and Sue Verge 12pts.

No N/P. Chicken Run Results Thursday, August 4.

Over 20 players played a round of par.

The winner with + two was Irene Keogh and the R/U on a multi count back was Alby Seenan.

N/P on the third was Kylie Carmichael.

MEN DOUG Neville dug in with a dogged effort to win the August monthly medal, with regular showers of rain being the theme right across our current winter thus far, the course has remained heavy requiring solid ball striking to post a score.

Neville produced his best round of the year showing he is not just a support act for the club’s big four ball events, the upright rigid action of Neville had an uncharacteristic ease of use to it allowing for a 9222-70 and winning the medal on offer by two shots.

Runner up was Dean Brown getting his game together with some big events just around the corner Brown shot a very credible 82-10-72, third place went to last year’s B grade club champion Phil Hageman

with 91-17-74, Hageman also finding some form with this year’s championships staring in just two weeks’ time, The nearest the pins were a one man show with Dean Brown the only player to record a result , Brown walked away with great shots on both the 13th & 16th.

Next week’s golf is stableford event S. Bryant is on office duty and W. LeCerf is in the bar.

BOWLS LONGWOOD INDOOR BOWLS CLUB ANOTHER good roll up of players, two games of eight ends were played.

You had to be bowling well to score.

Great supper was enjoyed by all.

Winners were Yvonne and George.

FOOTBALL LONGWOOD FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Round 15 LONGWOOD A grade captured that “special feeling” where everything just works against Undera in Kyabram District netball action.

It was an incredible effort from all seven of the Redlegs‘ players, who executed exactly what the team had been training and planning.

It was an extremely tough job for the coaching group selecting best players, with any of the seven more than worthy.

A super intense performance from Tamee Quinlan was a highlight, while Toni Watson intercepted everything at wing defence and goal attack.

Mollie McKeown displayed outstanding accuracy.

The team ran out 39–goal winners.

Other winners for the Redlegs were the under–18s football.

The Leggers impressed across three quarters and then held on against a late surge.

Better players were Ben Lay, Tom Skinner and the skipper Jack McDonald.

It was a slow start for under–13s, with some excellent passages of play which included plenty of shepherding and running in numbers.

Unfortunately the Leggers ended up on the wrong side of a one–point result.

Best–on–ground was Tom Macdermid, then Jaz Wilson and Ned Birrell.

The seniors had a tough day at the office, but were buoyed by the inclusion of under–18s player Luke Allison for his first senior game.

Eight Redlegs players were aged between 16 and 20, which shows the future of the club is looking strong.

Better players were Dakota Pellegrino at full back, the McMurtrie brothers and Reece Dimech.

The reserves were slow to settle, failing to score in the first term, before much– improved efforts saw them win the remaining three quarters.

It was unfortunately too little, too late for the Leggers.

Better players were Jack Keane, Max Bishop, Jason Kozma and Josh Dowell.

Back on the netball court, the under–13s faced a tough clash with just six players in wet conditions.

Best–on–court was Allira Nicholls for her amazing defensive pressure, while the coach‘s award went to Marlee Galvin.

In the under–15s, the conditions were similarly challenging with both court and ball slippery.

CROWDED ON COURT: Chelsea Sessions looks frustrated with the heavy defence and dominant play by Shepp East.

See story and more photos on page 16.

WHO’S THERE: Emily Keady tries to figure out how to get the ball past two opposition players.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann FEELING GOOD: Teagan North looks happy to be on court.

The team had a killer third quarter where they were able to close the scoring gap, but couldn‘t keep the momentum as the Lions ran away with it.

Goal defender and captain Beth Pellegrino and goal attack and vice captain Bella Trait swapped ends of the court and showed great adaptability in their new roles.

Best–on–court was Allira Nichols and the coach‘s award went to Larni Shiner.

The under–17s took many positives away from a tough encounter.

Best–on–court was Keynan Barns, while the coach‘s award went to Kady Francis– Smith.

C grade put up a strong fight, ultimately falling short.

Best–on–court was Michelle Groom, while the coach‘s award went to Regina Davies.

B grade failed to capitalise on a strong start, highlighted by slick ball movement and tight pressure in the defensive end.

Despite the score blowing out, it was a marked improvement on the previous encounter.

Best–on–court was Serena Bleckwehl and the coach‘s award went to Letitia McCrimmon.

A large and enthusiastic crowd attended the first part of the best and fairest at the Peppermill Hotel Motel.

The counts will be completed with the Redlegs‘ best to be crowned at presentation night on September 10 at Redlegs Stadium.

The home and away season concludes this week, with the home clash to be followed by entertainment from the Suburban Footballer.

The game will also be broadcast on 98.5.

The Redlegs will then host the first elimination final on Saturday, August 20.

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Shepp East send Towners South KDFNL FOOTBALL VIOLET TOWN SENIORS VIOLET Town will play Nagambie Saturday week in an elimination final, locked in thanks to a heart breaking three point loss to Shepparton East.

Although Saturday’s game against Avenel will be important it will have no bearing for either side, the Swans will finish top the Towners sixth.

The focus will be on Jack Exell who needs just five goals to emulate his father and kick 100 goals in a season in the KDFL. His four goals with brother in arms Josh Mellington’s four nearly got the home side over the line in a low scoring wet day.

Outplaying the Eagles for most of the day and leading by 22 points late in third quarter the home side leaked two late goals to give the momentum to Shepparton East.

A three goal to one last quarter enabled them to snatch victory late; the Towners twice had their opportunities late but didn’t take them.

Matt McCarty was brilliant all day, his tough uncompromising attack on the ball led to 39 touches, 22 contested, his partner in crime the rag-

ing bull Ollie Ford superb, 33 possessions they gave the opposition a masterclass in wet and slippery conditions.

The two veterans Sean Horsburgh and Tim Ross with 615 games between them tried to will their beloved team over the line.

Sean kicked a great goal had 31 touches and just keeps getting the most out of his body, the “chief” whether forward or back has one gear, full throttle, was hard at it, took some clever marks and like Sean just tried so hard to get his club over the line.

Others to do well were Riley Dowell, a future leader of the club, hard as a cat’s head, subline skills was in everything all day, 12 tackles speaks for itself.

A win over the premiership favourites would give the momentum needed to attack the finals, Exell kicking five would be great reward for his marvellous season.

My volunteers of the week are those that contributed to a magnificent night on Saturday hosting the Nelson twins in the Comedy night, take a bow all of you, a special mention to Louise Abley, a life member a genuine great effort appreciated by all for the organisation of an event that attracted over

BIG EFFORT: Jarrod Fox goes hard along the boundary.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

TOUGH DAY: Matt Mulvenna makes it look easy out there, in a game that challenged all.

150 people.

Violet Town: 10.7.67 def

by Shepp East: 10.10.70 Best: M.McCarty, O.Ford, R.Dowell, S.Horsburgh, F.Brazil, T.Ross Goals: J.Exell 4, J.Mellington 4, L.Baldwin 1, S.Horsburgh 1 RESERVES Violet Town 4.1.25 def by Shepp East 4.6.30 Best: M. Jansen, B. Hogg, T. Bardic, M. Mulvenna, J. Corbett, J. Stewart Goals: J. Styles 3, J. Corbett 1

SAVAGE: Riley Dowell does not hold back taking the opposition down.

Violet Town netballers struggle against Shepp East KDFNL NETBALL VIOLET TOWN A GRADE VIOLET Town started slowly but started to settle into the game and gain some momentum by the end of the first quarter.

The Towners came out in the second quarter with a lot more intensity, coming up with some great defensive pressure and in attack, there was more movement, with Abbie Ellis in her 50th A grade game stepping up in goals converted many of her shots at goal.

Out of the half time break the Towners continued their good form from the second quarter and scored the first two goals of the quarter but from there Shepp East lifted their defensive pressure and intensity all over the court to get on top of Violet Town to gain the momentum back and continued to push forward and push the lead out of Violet Town’s touch.

Shepp East just too good for the Towners.

Final Scores VT 22 def by Shepp East 55.

Best On Court Kolby Wild, Second Best Teagan Kubeil.

B GRADE THE Violet Town girls started with lots of talk and voice, with everyone playing a great team game working well together.

The Towners put lots of pressure on the Shepp East side with hands over every pass and shot.

In the second half Shepp East lifted the intensity and Violet Town lost their voice on court, but continued to work hard in defence putting the pressure on Shepp East but it wasn’t enough.

Violet Town continued to fight hard until the end and finished with good last quarter.

Final Score VT 11 def by Shepp East 91.

Best On Court Steph Hayes, Second Best Chelsea Sessions.

C GRADE VIOLET Town started well, not allowing to Shepp East from scoring easily off their first centre pass.

In wet conditions the Towners defensively worked hard and were able to come up with many rebounds.

Violet Town had some great passages of play and had to work hard in attack to get it to their attacking end, but Violet Town never gave up and continued to do it with a smile on their faces. Violet Town started the second half of the match strongly with some good passages of play and settled into the positional changes made and finished off the match with some goals.

Final Score VT 6 def by Shepp East 61.

EYES ON HER: Steph Hayes thinks about her next move carefully.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann.

Best On Court Tegan North, second Best Steph Dearnaley.

15 & UNDER VIOLET Town started well but just could not capitalise on the scoreboard.

The Towners defensive pressure on Shepp East all the way down the court was outstanding, not making it easy for Shepp East to find their shooters, but once they did, they were unstoppable as their shooters were very accurate.

Violet Town continued to lift throughout the game and had some great passages for play down the court.

Defensively the Towners continued to work hard

to put the pressure on but unfortunately Shepp East were too good.

Overall, a great game and much improved performance from the first time the teams played earlier in the year, well done girls.

Final Score VT 6 def by Shepp East 39.

Encouragement awards went to Elliette Jeffery and Matilda Kubeil.

13 & UNDER VIOLET Town had a slow start to the game with Shepp East putting the pressure on the Towners from the start.

Shepp East were able to convert all their intercepts into goals with accu-

HARD DEFENCE: Meg Reed makes a hard pass while heavily defended. rate shooting.

Violet Town worked hard in defence and did come up with some great intercepts and loose ball gets too, but unfortunately where unable to get it through the goals.

It wasn’t Violet Town’s Day with the older and more experienced Shepp East controlling the game from start to finish.

It was a great game by Violet Town who didn’t give up until the final whistle.

Final Score VT 0 def by Shepp East 32.

Encouragement awards went to Macey Kubeil and Sophie Burden.

TOUGH CONDITIONS: Karalee Mason ran the centre court confidently, despite the rough conditions.

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Euroa netballers struggle against Seymour GVFL NETBALL EUROA A GRADE THE Euroa girls knew that it was going to be a tough game with Seymour sitting on top of the ladder, but the Magpies came out strongly, applying plenty of pressure.

Bree Poole started shooting nicely against a much taller defence, which saw Euroa go to a four goal lead at the first break.

Defenders Millie Tracey and Tylah Marchbank were making the Lions work hard for their goals and with some good rebounding were giving Euroa opportunities, but despite some lovely passages of play down the court it was proving hard to get the ball close to the ring to score.

Seymour were showing in the third why they are in top spot on the ladder and Eliza Hoare and Kellie Davidson were needing plenty of patience moving the ball around the ring with the Seymour defence setting up an impenetrable wall, making scoring extremely difficult.

In the fourth quarter the Maggies did not give up and with some great efforts

by Tylah and Millie in defence, and Eliza and Kellie

scrambling for any wayward passes the girls rallied themselves to be only outscored by one goal in the last quarter.

There is a split round break next week, and hopefully some team members will be returning for the game against Mooroopnawhich should be one to watch Best Players awarded by the coach - Tylah Marchbank, Eliza Hoare, Kellie Davidson.

Seymour 43, Euroa 34.

B GRADE EUROA’S B grade team had a tough day at the office against Seymour.

After a rocky start the girls were down five nil at the beginning of the game, blowing out to a bigger margin by quarter time.

However, a reset in the second quarter got Euroa back within five goals of the home team. Unfortunately, the seamless attacking end of Tahlia Howard, Cass Payne and Tayla Robinson wasn’t enough for Euroa and they went down in a hard fought out match.

Best players awarded by the coach: Cass Payne, Tahlia Howard, Tayla Robinson

DEEP IN THOUGHT: Eliza Hoare (left) looks deep in thought amidst the tumultuous A grade match against Seymour.

PHOTOS: Raelee Jager.

Seymour 68, Euroa 42 UNDER 17 IT was another cold morning for the U17s on Saturday when they travelled to King’s Park to meet with traditional rivals Seymour.

A number of girls were unavailable, due to Deb Ball commitments, and whilst all three young Magpie debutantes looked absolutely stunning on the night, their absence certainly did not help team numbers.

Luckily U15 player Ella Hill was ready and able to

step up into the big league, playing her first game for the U17s, and playing extremely well.

Ella had some time at wing attack before moving into her more usual goaling position, more than matching her skills against tough opposition.

Meg Walker had a strong game in goals, shooting accurately and positioning well in the goal circle. She was enthusiastic and motivated for the four quarters, responding well to coach

Euroa netballers move into finals campaign EJFNC NETBALL JUNIORS UNDER 15 FOR the second week in a row, a slow start cost the under 15s Magpies side dearly when final siren sounded at Memorial Oval, this time against St Mary’s.

The visitors got off to a flying start, shooting 19 goals to Euroa’s 10 in the opening term.

Defenders Maggie Pittock and Martha McKellar were handed a tall order in St Mary’s in-form shooters while good work from Euroa goalies Ella Hill and Bronte Mustey kept the home side within striking distance.

Despite outscoring the opposition in the last quarter, the Magpies fell just short again- Euroa 45 to St Mary’s 52.

UNDER 13 THE under 13s Magpies produced one of their best performances this season in a comprehensive victory over Seymour’s St Mary’s at home on Sunday.

Goal Defense Jade Raleigh made it very tough for the St Mary’s attackers, dominating for four quarters in defense and through the centre.

At the other end, Goal Attack Lily Asquith had a day out, contributing the lion’s share of the side’s 35 goals.

Avie Hill was ever-reliable in the center and Willow Hamill impressed again on the wing.

The girls take on Broadford this Sunday in the first final.

Euroa 35 to St Mary’s 11.

UNDER 11 THE sun was out and drawing a big crowd for our Under 11s game.

The girls were pumped up and ready to take on St Mary’s in a win to keep their place in the top four. Captain Charlotte Burden won the toss and Ivy Burden came out strong to take the first center pass. Both teams started the first quarter strong and fought hard for the ball.

Evie Buchanan and Lylah Hamill moving the ball down to Grace Bur-

HERE IF YOU NEED: Ella Hill calls for the ball against Seymour’s St Mary’s. den and Asha Embling in goals to give the girls a great start to their score at the end of the first quarter.

Quarter time score Euroa five - St Marys three.

The girls consistently made great space in the midcourt during the second quarter, creating great options to move the ball into the goal end.

Mia Holmes, Sissy Davey and Mabel Tilton kept the defense end strong intercepting passes and rebounding strongly under the ring.

Audrey Anderson worked strong in centre with the help of Lylah Hamill & Mabel Tilton to get the ball through the center to the goalers.

Grace shooting both goals in the quarter in the tightly contested game.

Half time score Euroa seven - St Marys five.

Coach Maggie settled the girls down, giving them clear instructions to take their time, watch their footwork and have fun.

The crowd was getting louder encouraging the girls during the third quarter to help them extend their lead over St Marys.

Mia and Grace both scoring goals.

Third quarter score Euroa 10 - St Marys six.

The defense team of Sissy Davey

TALKING TACTICS: Coach Margie Asquith’s under 13 side is headed for the finals. & Charlotte Burden was unstoppable in the last quarter, keeping St Marys scoreless.

The midcourt girls Audrey, Mabel and Lylah making great space and never giving up.

Strong goaling by Grace and Asha seen the girls celebrating and squealing as the game finished.

Final score a win for the girls, Euroa 13 - St Marys six.

This week’s encouragement award goes to Audrey Anderson.

Next Sunday the Under 11s play in the semi-finals at Avenel, good luck girls.

DEFENCE PROWESS: Millie Watson put on a show in defence, doing her best to keep the Seymour score down.

Katy Frewen’s advice and direction.

Millie Watson was her ever reliable self in defence.

She may be small in terms of defending height in the Goulburn Valley competition, but Millie is always mighty in determination.

Whilst Millie’s “eyes on the ball” approach may cause some occasional concern for her safety from onlookers, it is very effective method in intercepting and

creating turnovers for her team.

The Magpies did lose on Saturday, but played a solid game of netball against quality opposition.

And when you think that at the start of the week fielding a team was proving problematic, their efforts are to be commended.

Best players awarded by the coach: Meg Walker, Millie Watson, Ella Hill Seymour 47, Euroa 22.

Euroa junior Magpies continue their domination SHEPPARTON NETBALL COMPETITION UNDER 11 TEAM ONE Euroa v St Brendans TODAY was a timely reminder that netball is in fact a winter sport played in all conditions.

After a scrappy and slippery start the Euroa girls got the first break but it was the St Brendan girls who handled the slippery conditions best and lead at the first break two - one.

The second quarter saw Saxon move into goals and Euroa saw instant results.

Great defending by Timperley and Robinson provided lots of turnovers and scoring opportunities.

At half time the Euroa girls had steadied and took a five - two lead.

The sun peaked through in the third quarter and birthday girl Eddy shone in the mid court. Some great feeding from Wilson in WA into the new Burton-Saxon goaling combination saw the girls skip away to a commanding 15- four lead at the final break.

Robinson’s great defensive pressure allowed the Euroa to get the first break of the final term. Hill was strong in defence and adjusted well against a much shorter opponent.

The Euroa girls continued with their dominate team effort in the wet and slippery conditions and came out eventual winners 27-six.

TEAM TWO First quarter GREAT attack work from Isla putting the first goal on the board.

Strong defence from Layla brought the ball back into attack with a quick goal from Tully.

The team worked well together with good passing and Chloe constantly working and bringing the ball back into attack for Euroa.

Second quarter This quarter more fantastic team work from Euroa.

A slippery ball and wet conditions proved challenging but a quick goal from Zara and followed by another by Adelaide with brilliant defence work from Tully ensured Euroa maintained their lead.

Third quarter Chloe and Zara worked hard in defence to keep the ball from the opposition.

Fantastic team work in the middle court from Brianna, Layla and Isla kept pushing the ball into attack with a more goals this time from Tully and Adelaide.

Fourth quarter Isla and Layla in defence kept the ball out of the oppositions reach.

A number of ball ups showed Euroa’s fierce determination to see the game through.

Well done Euroa.

Final score Euroa victorious 8-2 Best for Euroa- Chloe

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Euroa Magpies bested in highly anticipated clash against Seymour EFNC FOOTBALL SENIORS THE much-anticipated clash between traditional rivals Euroa and Seymour played out at a very wet Kings Park in Seymour last Saturday.

Unfortunately for the visiting Magpies it was not a day to remember as the home side Lions came out victors by 11 points.

Coach Rowan implored his side from the first bounce to be wary of the Seymour aggressive approach to the contest and meet ‘fire with fire’ - this was carried out well by the Magpies yet despite their efforts the Seymour Lions took an early scoreboard lead. Andrew Smith had a wonderful game despite being up against a new-found man-mountain in the Seymour ruckman.

His colleagues in the middle of the ground - Jack Hellier, Jayden Gleeson and Andrew Bell - were able to provide good contest on the ball however some of the ease with which the Seymour side bought the ball into their forward line meant the likes of Nate Trotter, Adam Giobbi and Max Gleeson certainly had their work cut-out for them.

Forwards Erish Uthayakumar, Tristan Davies, Jett Trotter and Jack McKernan were working double-time to make the most of the forward entireties through-

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Euroa’s Baxter Fraser (above) in the under 16 team keeps his concentration firmly on the ball, while Max Gleeson takes a good mark (inset).

PHOTOS: Raelee Jager out the afternoon.

Ben Bath kept leading up the ground time and again yet the ability to convert these forward entries into scoreboard pressure was lacking in the heavy conditions.

Needless to say, the low-scoring affair fell into the laps of the Seymour side more-so than the Magpies as the game resulted in a home-team win and an opportunity to re-assess for the Magpies as they head into a split-round bye before their next match against Mooroopna on Saturday,

August 20 at Memorial Oval in Euroa.

Euroa 7.10.52 defeated by Seymour 9.9.63 Best players: Andrew Smith, Will McIntosh, Jack Hellier, Jayden Gleeson, Max Gleeson Goal kickers: Erish Uthayakumar (2), Will McIntosh (2), Tristan Davies (1), Ben Bath (1), Jack McKernan (1).

PLAYING UP: Cohen Paul filled in for the under 18 side and made a world of difference on the day.

A tough win for Euroa Reserves in heavy conditions RESERVES AS the report from last week’s game suggested, this would be a big challenge for our players.

With the rain which had fallen around the area the players faced heavy conditions on the scoreboard side - the turf area being very heavy.

This was going to be a big challenge for both teams - and was how the game panned out with both teams working hard in the conditions with many heavy tackles taking place.

The opening of the game saw our team take the lead with two quick goals, only to find the Seymour team hit the scoreboard late in the first quarter.

This was to be the pattern of play with the lead changing frequently during the course of the game.

Due to the heavy conditions both sides found scoring a premium.

Matt Ivill in the ruck, with assistance from Brendan Allen, worked hard to match to match the tall Seymour ruckman pushing the ball forward.

The Magpie midfield - led by Craig Bamford, Zac Gleeson and Harrison Jarvie - took up the challenge to match the opposition.

The backline - led

by Linc McKernan and

ably assisted by Jarmyn Tremellen - met the challenges of the Seymour forwards to enable the forward line of Robbie Wilson, Harrison Lane and Nic Asquith to the hit the scoreboard.

It was a game where you had to put your head down, use your body to push the ball forward toward goal and defend the ball in the back half.

The Seymour team were able to take the lead late in the third quarter and into the early part of the last quarter. To the credit of our reserves, they took up the challenge to the Seymour team and with a number of positional changes the Magpies were able to hit the scoreboard with a number of quick goals to take the lead and come away with a twelve-point win.

Well done to the group who all got behind Linc McKernan, whose encouragement to the team helped to get us over the line.

This was a very good win by the team against opposition who are always up to the challenge, especially on their home ground.

The players can take a well-earned rest as the club has a bye next week before we tackle the Mooroopna Cats who are always hard

to beat and like the contest (Saturday August 20 at Memorial Oval).

Euroa - 8.6.54 defeated Seymour - 6.6.42 Best players: Harrison Jarvie, Brendan Allen, Matt Ivill, Declan Redfern, Craig Bamford Goal kickers: Brendan Allen (2), Robbie Wilson (2), Craig Bamford (1), Jarmyn Tremellen (1), Ash Hobbs (1), Harrison Lane (1).

UNDER 18

By KEILY JAGER THE conditions at Seymour proved a challenge from the start with a wet and muddy Kings Park presented to the visiting team.

The Euroa Magpies were eager to back up their performance from last week’s good fight against Shepparton United.

Straight from the first bounce Heath Downie’s ruck work was at a high standard giving the Euroa midfielder’s the best chance to clear the ball.

Harold Mawson also set the tone early kicking the first goal for the Pies and continued his work setting up the second goal - letting Seymour know Euroa were there for a fight.

Cohen Paul had a ball of his own marking everything that came his way.

Nic Hill once again proved a challenge for the opposition getting the ball forward any way possible.

Charlie Watson did his best to stop Seymour’s repeated entries into the forward 50 - not making it easy for the Seymour forwards.

Overall, it was another good fight by Euroa not giving up until the final siren.

Euroa 7.3.45 defeated by Seymour 16.9.105 Best Players: Keily Jager, Nicholas Hill, Heath Downie, Harold Mawson, Charlie Watson Goal kickers: Cohen Paul (3), Harold Mawson (1), Ned Ivill (1), Orlando Sepulveda (1).

UNDER 16 IT was a chilly and wet 7.5 degree morning in Seymour.

Seymour scored the first goal of the game.

Lots of tackling and hard hits throughout the quarter, with Sam Leigh scoring Euroa’s first goal.

At quarter time Millsy gave the boys a rev - acknowledging they were having a crack but could pick up by another 10 %.

The boys needing to up their work rate and hunt the ball.

Seymour 3 - 2 - 20 Euroa 1-2-8 The second quarter saw a great tackle from Darby Wilson.

It was definitely clear the boys were upping the effort - as asked.

A great mark taken by Blake Hepworth a highlight

of the quarter.

Seymour secured the first goal of the quarter 10 minutes in.

It was a hard played quarter with the ball mostly up Euroa’s end, but they just couldn’t push it through for a goal.

Seymour 4-3-27 Euroa 1-5-11 The half time talk from Millsy had him telling his boys that he reckoned they had lifted, but just couldn’t score the goals “so we’ve just got to keep pushing”.

The team were told to punch hard, tackle hard and keep working.

They were encouraged to use their instincts and when in a position they needed to go hard and fast.

That is exactly what his boys did.

In the first minute of the quarter Euroa’s Cohen Paul booted the first goal.

With a lot of back and forth and some hard tackles the result saw Nathan Butler take a strong mark.

This led to another Euroa goal - again from Cohen Paul. Darby Wilson took a great mark - constantly pushing it out of Seymour’s end.

Seymour 4-3-27 Euroa 3-5-23 At the last break Millsy pushed his boys - encouragingly telling them he had just seen a great contest in the last quarter.

“We’re really pushing hard and hung on tough to prevent them scoring a goal at the end, get the ball moving our way any way you can!”

Millsy reiterated - “we’re right in this, we’ve given ourselves a chance but now we’ve got to make it happen. The works not done yet boys, we’ve got to bring it home”.

The last quarter saw the ground a little drier through the middle but still very wet on the wings.

Will Creevey took a strong mark in the first five minutes, not long after this another strong mark was taken by Sam Leigh.

This was followed by a sneaky goal in the square by Talleigh McCabe, the first for the quarter.

A great mark taken by Cale Robinson helped push the ball back to Euroa’s end.

All in all it was a great, tough hard fought win by Euroa.

As asked by their coach, the boys pushed hard and worked hard.

Well done fellas.

Good luck with the washing this week.

Euroa 4.7.31 defeated Seymour 4.3.27 Best Players: Darby Wilson, Baxter Fraser, Will Creevey, Ryan, Cohen Paul Goal kickers: Cohen Paul (2), Talleigh McCabe (1), Sam Leigh (1).

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Page 20 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 10, 2022

EUROA FALLS SHORT BY 11 AGAINST SEYMOUR

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Longwood netballers defeat Undera in show stopping match KDFNL NETBALL LONGWOOD A GRADE AN incredible effort from all seven of our girls this week, coming in two players short, we certainly knew we had our work cut out for us. ‘ The exhilaration could be felt by onlookers for all four quarters, that special feeling when everything just works the way you’ve trained and planned it to.

All players could have been best in this match, but it’s hard to deny the absolute intensity displayed by C Tamee Quinlan, the numerous interceptions taken by WD Toni Watson, and the outstanding goaling accuracy of GA Mollie McKeown.

This match will go down as the most enjoyable of the season to date, with an end score of a 39 goal lead.

Well done Redlegs.

B GRADE THE Redlegs started really strong in the first quarter; carrying the ball well to the shooters and applying tight pressure in the defensive end.

Unfortunately a drop off through the second and third quarters allowed Undera to take off.

Although going down by 21 in the end, the Redlegs won the last quarter and showed great improvement on our last effort against Undera.

BOC: Serena Bleckwehl Coaches Award: Letitia McCrimmon

C GRADE C GRADE went out really flat this week, with a little bit of a motivation speech from Meg, we got our bums into gear.

We didn’t get the win but the ladies didn’t give up they gave it their all.

BOC goes to a lady that gives us her all every week even, when I swap her around Michelle Groom, coaches goes to our other defender who puts her heart on the court every week Regina Davies.

UNDER 17 THE under 17s had a tough game a lot of good things from all players but we just couldn’t seem to keep up the momentum.

BOC goes to Keynan Barns, who got intercept after intercept and continued to encourage the girls the whole time.

Coaches goes to Kady Francis-Smith, who has come back from injury and just keeps amazing us every week.

UNDER 15 THE under 15s had a tough game battling in the wet and cold, slippery court conditions making it hard to control the ball.

Our girls had a killer third quarter and were able to close the score gap but unfortunately in the fourth quarter Undera were able to come away with a convincing win.

Our GD and captain Beth

Pellegrino as well as our GA and Vice-Captain Bella Trait were swapped in their positions and played beautifully at the opposite end of the court they usually would.

Versatility as a netballer to play anywhere you’re put is such a strong quality to have and the future looks bright with our growing stars.

BOC: Allira Nichols.

Coaches: Larni Shiner.

UNDER 13 THE under 13s had tough game against a strong side in Undera, having only six girls on court and wet conditions made it harder for the girls.

The defensive pressure was amazing having multiple intercepts in our defensive end; we had some great passes all the way down court.

This week the our best on went to Allira Nichols she had amazing defensive pressure throughout the game with multiple intercepts and deflections.

We swapped her into shooting for one quarter and she had great movement around the ring while also getting five goals.

Our coach’s award this week went to Marlee Galvin who had great movement around the ring and had amazing passes into the ring; she had arms over everything and was amazing at bringing the ball down court.

Great to see the girls improving week after week.

HUGE VICTORY FOR LONGWOOD NETBALLERS: The Longwood A grade team defeated Undera 66-27 in a massive effort from all on court.

A positive day on field for Longwood footballers KDFNL FOOTBALL LONGWOOD SENIORS THE seniors had another tough day at the office, but once again we got to blood another under 18 player in Luke Allison.

To have eight of our 21 being from the age of 20 - 16 years says the future of our club is looking strong.

Also on the positive for us to win the third quarter.

Better players Dakota Pellegrino solid at full back (18), The McMurtrie brothers and Reece Dimech another warrior effort from our skipper.

UNDER 18 THE under 18s had a great hit out against Undera with a win.

The boys played a great three quarters of team footy and worked hard for one another nearly letting it slip in the last quarter our better players for the day were Ben Lay Tom Skinner and our skipper Jack McDonald.

FOURTHS

Late in the season and an early start at Undera made for a slow start for the fourths. Some excellent passages of play included plenty of shepherding and running in numbers but we unfortunately come up short by a point despite some arguing between coach and kids.

This week we need to work on defending then attacking, too many times we miss loose ball gets as we have spent it before we’ve got it.

Best on went to Tom MacDermid, second Jaz Wilson, and third Ned Birrell.

BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD FOR LONGWOOD: The Longwood seniors team is stacked with young talent, Harry Shiner 16, Luke Allison 16, Ryley McDonald 20, Jimbo “Speedy” Shiner 20, Caleb Ilbury 19, Dakota Pellegrino 18, Harry Skinner 17, the future looks bright at Redleg Stadium.