The Euroa Gazette 120723

Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

EUROA GETS BIG LIFT

“We need a bridge”

WE need a bridge: that was the message of around 60 people who turned up to Kirwans Bridge on a weekday morning to be photographed and interviewed by The Euroa Gazette last week.

The bridge has been closed since the October 2022 flood, after an engineering report received by Strathbogie Shire Council found it is unsafe to open to traffic without extensive structural repairs or

BY DARREN CHAITMAN dchaitman@ nemedia.com.au

strengthening works.

Kirwans Bridge is a quiet, picturesque locality named after the 133-year-old, heritagelisted timber bridge that connects it with Nagambie. Its population was recorded as 134 in the 2021 census.

Kirwans Bridge residents and those who travel there regularly have said the bridge’s closure is forcing them to drive on dangerous back roads, raising their living and business costs, adding more commuting time to their daily lives, and taking away the lifestyle that makes Kirwans Bridge a special place to live.

Many of them have been advocating for urgent works

to reopen the bridge.

Jasmin and Tim Le Deux, sixth generation sheep farmers living in Whroo, were regular users of the bridge when it was open.

They told The Euroa Gazette its closure has tripled their business costs and travel time, and has increased travel time for their two teenage children who attend school in Kilmore and play sport in

Seymour and Nagambie.

“My young son said to me, ‘Do you realise that during winter we don’t see the farm in daylight?’” Mr Le Deux said.

“That’s hard enough already – now we’ve got to add more time onto their day and make it harder on children, which is ridiculous.”

Ian and Steve Burrowes are the

owners of CommCons, a communication constructions business operating out of Kirwans Bridge.

They said they now need to drive on poorly maintained back roads full of wildlife to get to jobs, which is a nightmare when they are called to undertake emergency work at night.

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LAST week, 37 Sydney students spent a day volunteering in Euroa as part of a nine-day bus tour named The Big Lift. Euroa residents helped make their time productive and special. In the front row are Carolena Helderman (left), Andi Kofler, Shirley Saywell, Big Lift crew leader Ishfar Biswas and Jing Zhang. Read the full story on page 3.

V/LINE passengers using the Albury and Seymour lines are still struggling to find seats for the trips to and from Melbourne, with many locals forced to stand or sit on the floor for large periods of time.

State MP for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, said that whilst community pressure had forced the Victorian Government to add more services, passengers were still having several issues with bookings, accessibility, and securing reserved seats.

“Members of the community have been campaigning hard for more services and it is promising to hear that some additional weekend trains have been added,” Ms Cleeland said.

“While this a start, there is still a lot of work to be done.

“We don’t know if these services will remain for the foreseeable future, customers are unable to order tickets online, and some trains are still being replaced with coaches.

“Overcrowding is a serious issue on our trains and I am hearing genuine horror stories from constituents.

“We should not have any passengers on floors, let alone those that are elderly or have medical conditions.

“We need a bridge”

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“In the last 18 months, we’ve written off four bull bars,” Ian Burrowes said.

“We destroyed a brand new car a week old and did $40,000 damage to it because we had to take this back road instead of using the bridge.

“You’re banging into cows, you’re banging into kangaroos.”

Mr Burrowes said the bridge’s closure also adds extra hours to their day, causing “severe fatigue issues” for themselves and employees.

Kerri Bradshaw and her husband Wayne Bradshaw moved to Kirwans Bridge because they were attracted to the rural lifestyle in proximity to Nagambie, with its restaurants and shops.

“Had that bridge not been open, we might have all made very different choices about where we live,” Ms Bradshaw said.

“It’s certainly not what we signed up for.”

The same sentiment was echoed by 73-year-old Bob McCurdy and 70-year-old Helen McCurdy.

“We’ve only been here nearly four years; it was great to come, and you’d go into Nagambie and out for

dinner, but now you can’t do anything,” Ms McCurdy said.

“And we’ve both had a few health issues, so if you want an ambulance, it’s going to take longer.”

Another resident, 87-year-old Alice Cahill, has lived in Kirwans Bridge for 20 years in a house her parents built in 1967.

In a letter to Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan, Ms Cahill wrote that due to the bridge’s closure, her home help costs have tripled and she needs to drive on an unsealed road to visit her husband, who lives in a nursing home in Nagambie.

She insists the road is not so dangerous “if you use your head”, but her family still worries.

“I can’t believe that back a hundred years ago, when people were struggling to make ends meet, they found the money to build the bridge, and now, in these affluent times, they can’t find the money to retain it,” she said.

“That’s what I don’t get.”

Ms Cahill was one of 100 people to send letters to Minister Allan – an initiative supported by the Open Kirwans Bridge committee, a community group advo-

cating for the bridge’s reopening.

A resident of nearby Goulburn Weir, Tony Caccavella wrote in a letter to the minister that he purchased a property in Goulburn Weir to retire to as he is “in love with the area”.

“[The bridge’s closure] has stopped my family and trades needed on the property coming to see me and help me out,” Mr Caccavella wrote.

“It also gives me the feeling, and conveys the message to my family, that the area is not as beautiful as I know it be, and not important enough to be cared for.”

Sue Barlow, who owns a property in Kirwans Bridge she plans to retire to, wrote to the minister about the beauty of the bridge.

“The beautiful old bridge, which is heritage listed, is an essential part of the character of Kirwans Bridge,” Ms Barlow wrote.

“It is beautiful [but] if it remains closed it will fall into disrepair and become the opposite – an eyesore.”

Almost nine months since its closure, it remains uncertain when residents can expect to see the bridge open again.

Strathbogie Shire Council CEO Julie Salomon said council is work-

ing to cost and design two options for the future of the bridge: a new replica bridge (with pedestrian and cycling access) or extensive structural repairs and strengthening works to the current bridge.

“An interim report containing estimated costings for these options will be presented to the Kirwans Bridge Community Panel at a meeting on 26 July, 2023,” Ms Salomon said.

Following this, Ms Salomon said council will continue to advocate “strongly” to the state and federal governments for funding to “ensure a long-term sustainable future for the bridge”.

In the meantime, while the bridge remains closed, Kirwans Bridge resident and Open Kirwans Bridge spokesperson Robyn Taylor said the locality is just not the same.

“It’s not Kirwans Bridge without a bridge,” she said.

As the 60 people who came for the photoshoot and interviews headed back to work or their homes, some offered a wry, but hopeful quip when bidding goodbye.

“See you at the grand opening,” they said.

“Just last week I had a resident say they were unable to get seats for them and their terminally ill partner who were travelling for a medical appointment, despite looking to book them two weeks in advance.”

Ms Cleeland accused the government of ignoring ongoing concerns raised by commuters who have been unable to find safe seating on V/Line trips.

She said in Parliament last month, Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll “ignored the issues of overcrowding and praised the current train services in the region”.

Ms Cleeland said every day she is having more constituents raise their concerns about the “overcrowded and unsafe V/ Line services”.

“While they (commuters) are all happy for it to be cheaper, they need to be able to travel safely,” she said.

“There are only finite seats on the trains, and overbooking is creating unsafe conditions.

“The last thing we want to do is prevent people from being able to travel entirely, so more services must be arranged.”

OVER TROUBLED WATER: Residents walking over Kirwans Bridge last week.

CONCERNED COUSINS: Cousins Norm Cahill (92) and Alice Cahill (87) are both Kirwans Bridge residents. Ms Cahill wrote in a letter that due to the bridge’s closure, her home help costs have tripled.

BUSINESS BLUES: Ian Burrowes (left) and Steve Burrowes are the owners of CommCons, a communication constructions business operating out of Kirwans Bridge. “In the last 18 months, we’ve written off four bull bars,” Ian said.

CHILDCARE JOURNEY WOES: Ella Bradshaw (left) needs to take a longer, at times dangerous route to get her daughter Hadley (right) to childcare, according to Hadley’s grandfather.

ORGANISED ACTION: Kirwans Bridge resident and Open Kirwans Bridge spokesperson Robyn Taylor updates the crowd on the group’s activities in advocating for the bridge’s opening.

WE NEED A BRIDGE: Some 60 people turned up to Kirwans Bridge on a weekday morning to be photographed and interviewed by The Euroa Gazette last week.

PHOTOS: Darren Chaitman

Passengers floored as V/Line train troubles continue

Off Grid Systems

BRIDGE BUDDIES: Big Lift participants at the Rockies Bridge by the Seven Creeks in Euroa.

NORTHERN HOSPITALITY: Northern Rasoi co-owner Amritpal Singh (left) partly subsidised a dinner for Big Lift students. He is pictured with restaurant staff Sarabjit Kaur, Amandeep Singh and Jhanvi Sodhi. Crouching in front is Big Lift crew leader Ishfar Biswas.

Euroa gets a ‘big lift’ from Sydney students

By DARREN CHAITMAN

A BUSLOAD of students from Sydney’s University of Technology landed in Euroa for a packed 24 hours of volunteering work last week.

Euroa was one of five towns the 37 students visited on the nine-day bus tour named ‘The Big Lift’ - an initiative dedicated to the concept of “paying it forward” – helping those in need, so they may help others.

Big Lift crew leader Ishfar Biswas, a 23-year-old civil engineering student, said the participants thought Euroa was “amazing”.

“It was the best town that we’ve been to, I can confidently say,” Ishfar said.

“Just how hospitable, how accommodating everyone was, it made the process so much smoother and easier, and it helps because then the participants are more motivated to do the most they can, do the best they can.”

Ishfar said that ahead of the bus trip, he searched on Google for community organisations in Euroa and found the Euroa Arboretum.

The Euroa Arboretum put him in touch with their presi-

dent Shirley Saywell, a business owner and community advocate known in Euroa for having a finger in many pies.

Ms Saywell then put together a volunteering program for the students that included mulching and weeding at the Euroa Arboretum, planting at the Rockies Bridge by the Seven Creeks, planting trees at the Euroa OffLeash Dog Park, landscaping at the Euroa Kindergarten and seed-cleaning at the Euroa Seedbank.

Euroa community members oversaw the volunteering work at each site and many joined in themselves with the work.

“It was lovely seeing people from diverse backgrounds connecting and participating all for the common good,” Ms Saywell said.

“It was so heartening to see all this energy going into the community from all these students.

“Just before they left, I said, ‘You guys have given our town a big lift.’”.

Ishfar also contacted the Euroa Memorial Oval committee of management ahead of the trip, who allowed the students to camp on the oval free of charge.

The local Indian restaurant, Northern Rasoi, also pitched in

by providing dinner for the volunteers, which the restaurant owners subsidised along with the Euroa Environment Group.

Northern Rasoi owner Kanwar Kandawha said he and co-owner Amritpal Singh subsidised the dinner because “sharing” is an important part of their religion as Sikhs.

“We’ve been taught that you should contribute at least 10% of your income to needy people or hardworking people,” Mr Kandawha said.

“Obviously, these kids were not needy people, but they’re still doing hard work – they’re still putting their time towards the community.”

Big Lift participant Kritika Kharel, a 19-year-old nursing student, said that the dinner at Northern Rasoi had been the highlight of her time in Euroa.

“It was so generous of them to give all of us really lovely food –so, I think that was the highlight so far,” Kritika said.

When asked by The Euroa Gazette why they joined the Big Lift, many students said they enjoyed helping others.

Olivia Garcia, who just completed a postgraduate certificate in editing and publishing, this

year joined the big lift for the second time.

“Being students in Sydney and having everything so central and looked after, we feel really privileged, and we want to just be able to give back to communities that might not have access to that stuff,” Olivia said.

“Coming to towns like Euroa and hearing that they feel forgotten by the government, it really breaks our hearts, so we just love to be able to give back in whatever way we can.”

Akhil Mummidivarapu, a 26-year-old mechanical engineering international masters student, said back in India he volunteered by teaching science and math to kids in orphanages.

“When I came to Australia I wanted to continue something of that sort and Big Lift seemed like a perfect opportunity for me,” Akhil said.

But helping others is not the only benefit of the Big Lift –Akhil confirmed students had also had plenty of fun along the way.

“The first day was super fun – I was scared if the following days could top up the first days,” he said.

“The bar was set, but every day the bar was exceeded.”

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Sat 15 July, 7:30pm Sun 16 July, 4pm

Based on the true-life experiences of Dave Fishwick; ‘Bank of Dave’ tells the story of how a working class Burnley man and self-made millionaire fought to set up a community bank.

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Sun 23 July, 4pm

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STUDENTS AT WORK: Big Lift participants Akhil Mummidivarapu (left) and Kritika Kharel planting at the Rockies Bridge by the Seven Creeks in Euroa.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

KEEPING WARM AT THE ARB: Big Lift participants kept warm by a fire at the Euroa Arboretum.

PHOTO: Shirley Saywell

THE BIG FEAST: Big Lift participants enjoyed the Indian cuisine at Euroa’s Northern Rasoi.

PHOTO: Shirley Saywell

Community Information

Council Meeting

The next meeting of Strathbogie Shire Council is scheduled be held on Tuesday 18 July 2023, commencing at 6pm at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre, 69 Loddings Lane, Nagambie Please note the change of venue for this meeting.

The gallery will be open to the public.

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

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

Hardcopies of the Agenda will no longer be available, however, a limited number of iPads with the Agenda uploaded will be on hand for public use at the meeting.

Community Grants Workshop

Strathbogie Shire Council has updated its community grants program to better deliver outcomes for the community.

The grant amount has doubled to $10,000 and Council has simplified processes for application and administration.

There are now three funding opportunities for community groups and an events funding stream. Council is inviting potential applicants to attend either an online or face-to-face workshop.

The workshops will be held on July 13, 2023 to introduce the new community funding model and guide community members on how to prepare a grant application and answer any specific questions around project suitability.

funding for the review of our Tracks and Trails Strategy to improve connectivity and physical activity across the Shire.

improvement programs.

The Budget also provides for a $12.99 million capital works program, together with $3.49 million carried forward from 2022/2023.

To read more about Council’s 2023/24 Budget, scan the QR code or visit www.strathbogie.vic. gov.au

Binney Street Streetscape Works (Stage 2) beginning soon

It is expected Stage 2 of our streetscape works in Binney St, Euroa, will begin soon. This weekend you can expect to see the installation from DesignEuroa start to be removed. We know you have loved this great use of space this is why DesignEuroa are planning another pop-up installation ‘on Binney’ in the future.

The contractor has advised there will be some construction period. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience as we undertake these works. The project is expected to be completed by October, weather permitting.

Should you require further information, please check out the Euroa Streetscape Stage 2 plans on www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or by scanning the QR code.

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Hannah and team complete 23,000 push ups, raise $6000 for causes

By DIANE GRANT

THE Push for Better foundation aims to raise awareness and much needed funds for mental health, Lifeline and Movember.

For three weeks in June, Hannah Tuckett, Daniel Godsmark and their team completed 23,676 push ups

- a wonderful achievement for the 2023 Push Up Challenge, which Hannah and Daniel accepted once again for the third year.

That is a huge physical result.

The team are to be congratulated on the terrific efforts to show their support to this worthwhile cause.

This was really also a personal challenge for Hannah again after losing her younger brother Sam to suicide in February 2021.

Scan the QR code to book, or visit https://events. humanitix.com/community-strengthening-grant

If you are unable to attend, the online workshop recording will be available to view on Council’s website in retrospect.

Budget overview

Six community projects valued at more than $200,000 were recently endorsed for funding through Strathbogie Shire Council’s Pitch My Project initiative.

For the 2023/24 Budget, Council took community input to the next level, and created a participatory budgeting exercise to put the decision making into the hands of the community.

Locals pitched ideas that aligned to the Strategic Focus Areas in the 2021/25 Council Plan.

The projects scoring the highest in each category, and endorsed for funding, at last month’s Extraordinary Council Meeting are outlined in the table below:

Environmental Health Officer. Full Time, ongoing. Band 6 - $78,902 annually + 11% supper.

Applications close July 24, 2023.

Community Development Officer. Part Time, 16 hours/week until December 2023. Band 6 - $39.93 per hour. Applications close 9am, 17 July 2023

Team Member - Operations. Full Time contract until December 2023. Band 3 + Industry allowance - $59,673 annually. Applications close 9am, 17 July 2023.

Maternal and Child Health Nurse. Part Time (up to 22 hours/week) - permanent. Casual opportunities also available. $49.09 to $52.75 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Applications close 9am, 17 July 2023. Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

Tenders

The following tenders are now open at Strathbogie Shire Council:

Provision of Internal Auditor (contract Number 22/23-73). Council is seeking to engage suitably qualified service providers for the delivery of internal audit services for a term of three years (with the option of x two single year extensions at discretion of Council). Tenders received until 4pm AEST Wednesday 19 July 2023.

Provision of Consultancy for the Delivery of Nagambie Employment Precinct Economic Analysis (contract number 23/24-03). Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the development of a Master Plan for the Employment Investigation area identified within the Nagambie Growth Management Strategy 2020 (NGMS). Tenders received until 4pm AEST Wednesday 26 July 2023.

The local Push Up Challenge group’s original aim was to raise $5000 for Lifeline and they requested donations from the local community which would go towards improving critical mental health and suicide prevention services and programs in Australia.

Donations were made at Burke’s Bakery and the Euroa Gym 24/7.

“We’ve had the bulk of the donations come through,” Hannah said.

“A team of over 10 people completed 23,676 push-ups in total and raised $6192.

“A massive thank you to Burke’s Bakery, Fare Enough, Burton’s IGA, Cafe 56 and Euroa Corner Store for their donation day and fundraising support.”

It was apparent that many locals were willing to support Hannah and Dan’s team efforts to show their support for these essential organisa-

tions to assist many in need.

Hannah and her team would like to express their appreciation for all the generous donations made towards this year’s Push Up Challenge locally.

Hannah said many people young and old are not coping with mental illness, isolation, illness, depression, vaccination and lockdown restrictions, financial problems, lack of employment, eating disorders, addictions, plus younger ones who may be dealing with depression after home learning, lack of socialising, bullying on social media, and many more issues for any ages.

“Don’t wait until it’s too late,” she said.

Add to that the tragedy of rural communities with families suffering from bushfires, floods, drought and other problems running crop and dairy farms, primary produce and secondary

industries related to these enterprises.

You may know of someone you love or care, a family member, or friend who may fall into these health issue categories and realise how much needs to be done to provide good health care for them all.

Hannah would like to remind people that Ivan Lister is one of our rural outreach workers in Nagambie that can help those undergoing mental stress and pain.

Call him on 0474 501 406 for an appointment - he is in Nagambie each Wednesday.

There are also help lines for those in need such as LIFELINE 13 11 14, Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800, Mensline 1300 78 9978 and Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.

Congratulations to Hannah and Daniel and their Push Up Challenge team on a fabulous effort. Well done.

The 2023/2024 Budget provides for operating expenditure of $34.4 million on services with new initiatives including: and culverts following the October 2022 flood event.

to support road, culvert and drainage repairs and maintenance.

options in the Buckley Park precinct, Nagambie. and

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Supply and Install Solar Upgrade, Euroa Depot Facility (contract number 22/23-72). Strathbogie Shire Council invites suitably qualified professionals to tender for CN 22/2372 - Supply and Install Solar System Upgrade to Euroa Depot Facility, 48 Sutherland Street Euroa, to be completed within three months of commencement. Tenders received until 4pm AEST Wednesday 26 July 2023.

Strathbogie Shire works within Procurement Best Practice guidelines. All questions MUST be directed in writing through the online portal. Tenders can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

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GREAT ACHIEVEMENT: Hannah Tuckett and Daniel Godsmark with their team’s tally board after their three week Push up Challenge.

Fatality on Euroa-Mansfield Road

Crash follows warning by CFA captain of need for speed reduction on stretch of road gypp

By DARREN CHAITMAN

A MAN has died in a single vehicle crash on the Euroa-Mansfield Road just a month after Gooram CFA captain Michael Stubbe told The Euroa Gazette “there are going to be more fatalities” on this “dangerous” stretch of the road.

Emergency services were called to reports a red Mitsubishi ute had driven down a cliff on Euroa-Mansfield Road, near Ridge Road, on Sunday night at about 10.35pm.

Two men – the driver and a passenger – were taken to hospital with injuries, while the other male passenger was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition and later pronounced deceased.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said one of the surviving men, believed to be in his 50s, was transported to Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) in a serious condition with upper and lower body injuries, and the other man, believed to be in his 40s, was transported to the same hospital with minor injuries.

A GVH spokesperson said both men were admitted in a stable condition.

Mr Stubbe previously told The Euroa Gazette that CFA

are preparing a submission to VicRoads to have the speed limit lowered from 100kph to 60kph on a winding stretch of Euroa-Mansfield Road where there have been several car accidents this year.

He said the crash on Sun-

day night, which required a high angle rescue to retrieve the individuals from a steep incline, was similar to other recent crashes he had seen on the same stretch of road.

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Wangaratta’s technical rescue team assisted with the rescue operation.

Euroa SES unit commander Georgie Broussard said it was in “the exact same location” as the last crash the unit was called to on EuroaMansfield Road.

The crash is being investigated by police, but it is believed to have occurred while the driver was travelling north, down a hill.

“I still firmly believe that extending the 60kph limit further down the road on the northbound side of the

road would help a lot,” Mr Stubbe said.

He said the CFA’s submission to VicRoads, which has the support of Strathbogie Shire Council, Ambulance Victoria and Euroa police, is still in progress.

The dangerous stretch of northbound road spans from Ridge Road to the Gooram Falls carpark and follows a change in speed limit from 60kph to 100kph.

The submission to VicRoads will argue the 60kph speed limit ends too early and should be extended to cover this stretch.

“The majority of these accidents that I’ve been to recently have all been not from our area – they’re not locals, they don’t know the roads,” Mr Stubbe said. He said when drivers unfamiliar with the road see the speed limit has changed back to 100kph, they speed up, not realising the road is “not suitable” for this speed.

“They come up from Merton, which is a much straighter road – up from there to the top of the hill – and then it says ‘end 60’, so people speed up, assuming it’s as good as it was, but it’s not, it’s far more winding with a steep drop off the side,” Mr Stubbe said.

Exploring options for a healthy Euroa

Our CEO, Melissa invites Euroa Health Members and all interested community members to a “Town Hall” Meeting

Date: Thursday 20 July 2023

Time: 4.30pm

Venue: Euroa Health Education Room (green door entrance via Weir St Euroa)

RSVP: is not required for this meeting

We wish to discuss the delivery of health care services through Euroa Acute Hospital, and a process we are undertaking to explore alternative service models.

We appreciate your attendance in person and the opportunity to consult with members at this important meeting.

Euroa Health CEO, Melissa Seymour

FATAL CRASH: A man died in a single vehicle crash on the Euroa-Mansfield Road on Sunday night. The crash came just a month after Gooram CFA captain Michael Stubbe told The Euroa Gazette “there are going to be more fatalities” on a dangerous stretch of the road.

PHOTO: Gooram CFA

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Big Lift a great initiative

LAST week we had the privilege of working with a number of Big Lift students from the University of Technology Sydney who were in town for a few days to undertake voluntary work on worthy causes; in our case, planting trees at the Euroa Off Leash Dog Park along Charles Street.

Our thanks to Shirley Saywell and her team for enabling this to happen.

We were blown away by these inspirational young people who give up their time during their university holidays, at their own expense, to help out wherever needed.

They were a credit to their organisation and to their university, with their positive attitude, willingness to get involved and to learn new skills, in places where they may never see the long term result of their efforts, but do so happy in the knowledge that their work is making the world a better place.

Their philosophy is in keeping with the “pay it

forward” concept of responding to a person’s kindness to oneself by being kind to someone else whenever possible - this then is reciprocated by that person, and so on.

At times we have found ourselves feeling despondent and troubled at the thought of what sort of world we may be leaving to our grandchildren.

It is all too easy to fall into the negative mindset that it is all too hard, and what can one person do?

We can all learn a lot from these students, who believe that if we all do what we can, change is possible.

It is comforting to know that there are young people like these who are not focusing on problems but on finding solutions.

Both literally and figuratively, they understand that it is true that “from little things big things grow”.

Or to put it another way, as our dear, late friend, John Larkin, was fond of saying, in quoting Gandhi, “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”

We can all light candles. Bronwyn and Jeff Starkey, Euroa

Rotary changeover a success

I WANT to take this opportunity to congratulate Euroa Rotary Club on an excellent night to mark the changeover of the board.

The enjoyment had by all on the evening reflects the amazing work you do in your local community.

To outgoing president Bob Irving, congratulations on an exceptional term as leader of this fantastic community group.

The work you have done for your local community is truly inspiring, both through rotary and your several other endeavours in the Euroa region.

I would also like to congratulate incoming president Helen Waterworth on being chosen for the important position.

I have no doubt that she will follow in Bob’s footsteps and carry on the work of rotary with the same enthusiasm and dedication.

To all involved in the change over event, thank you very much.

It is always a pleasure to support groups like rotary who are full of community minded members.

All the best for the rest of the year.

Annabelle Cleeland, state MP for Euroa

Council governance on the agenda

Isn’t it wonderful to know our councillors have decided to “work together to deliver the council plan representing the views of the whole community when making decisions”.

So, what have they been doing to date?

It is also heartwarming to note the councillors have voted to “recommit to good governance” and address issues around “councillor codes of conduct” and “mutual respect”.

Oh dear!

It seems the councillors may have forgotten what core issues affect the majority – note “majority” - of their constituents and how to address those needs with behaviour that equals the word class.

To this writer it seems the whole community deserves better than what has been the norm for too long.

Roman Kozlovski, Euroa

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ON this week 30 years ago, Euroa police had a busy week.

In the July 13, 1993 edition of The Euroa Gazette, nine crimes were reported in the weekly “Police beat” column.

A handbag containing contents worth $250 was stolen from a car in Brock St; a motorcycle was taken from a property on Shepparton Rd (and later found undamaged nine kilometres away); a 31-year-old Euroa man was charged with offensive behaviour, drunkenness, resisting arrest and indecent language after an incident at the Euroa BP; a $550 water pump was stolen in Ruffy; two Euroa teenage boys were apprehended in relation to the theft of a $180 bicycle; a 42-year-old Euroa man was apprehended for possession of a firearm; a Benalla Bus Lines bus had its windscreen smashed while parked at Andy’s Service Station in Euroa; a Euroa man was to be charged with driving while disqualified; and police were to charge a Melbourne man following reckless driving near the Euroa BP.

Also this week, there was a push led by Euroa businessmen for the

beautification and upgrading of Binney Sreett, with an upcoming council meeting scheduled to discuss the topic.

A small item in a column from the Euroa Community Exchange Centre noted Cathy McGowan had been employed by the Shire of Euroa as a rural consultant.

It was not a bad hire, as the accomplished Ms McGowan later went on to serve as the MP for Indi from 2013 until her retirement in 2019.

Euroa and District Annual Show winners were announced in this edition, including Roy Hull, who was pictured with his “outstanding brilliant white Muscovey duck”, which won Champion Bird of the Show.

In the previous week 30 years ago, in the July 6, 1993 edition of the Gazette, there was news that Bruce Hargrave and Nancy Carr had retired from Euroa Primary School.

Mr Hargrave, now a watercolour artist and a familiar local personality, is often featured in The Euroa Gazette of present times, including just two weeks ago when he was pictured at the ARTBOX opening in Seven Creeks Park.

July cattle sale

By DARREN CHAITMAN

THE monthly store cattle sale held in Euroa on Wednesday, July 5 was a “very mixed yarding”, according to Elders Euroa auctioneer and livestock manager Joe Allen.

Mr Allen said with about 700 cattle yarded, prices were lower than last month’s two sales, re-

prices lowered by wintry weather

flecting the higher quality of the cattle that were available at the large, end of financial year sales.

The weather also contributed to lower prices at the recent sale.

“It was definitely cheaper right across the board and that’s to do with quality that was presented of the cattle and the time

of the year – everyone’s a bit soaked and wet, and probably not as many people are keen to go out and purchase cattle to put on their property as yet,” Mr Allen said.

“But as we start to see the days getting longer now, we’ll start to see more growth and we’ll see more demand for the sort of store cattle we sell in Euroa.”

Mr Allen said good quality Angus weaner steers over 400kg sold for about $1500, which was about 20 to 30 cents lower than their price at last month’s sales.

But he said some lighter Angus steers sold “quite well” at a price on par with last month’s sales.

The next cattle sale at the Euroa Saleyards will be on the first Wednesday of August.

Edward Higgins

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Way Back Wednesday - a look back at what was making news 50 years ago this week.

Countback to be conducted today

By DARREN CHAITMAN

FOLLOWING the resignation of Strathbogie Shire Councillor Dave Andrews last month, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) will today conduct a countback to determine who will fill the Lake Nagambie ward councillor vacancy.

The VEC will be hosting the countback online via webinar from 10am today (Wednesday, July 12) and the

countback can be observed by visiting vec.vic.gov.au.

Past vote counts indicate Paul Ayton, along with former councillor Robin Weatherald, are the only remaining candidates who could be asked to fill the vacancy.

The results of the VEC’s September 2021 countback for the Nagambie ward, which was triggered by the resignation of Melanie Likos, show Mr Ayton significantly

ahead in the race, with 508 first preference votes compared to Mr Weatherald’s 244 first preference votes.

But Mr Ayton declined to comment when asked by The Euroa Gazette if he will accept the role of councillor if he comes out ahead in today’s countback.

In May, Mr Ayton became the CEO of Master Builders Insurance Brokers (MBIB).

Mr Weatherald told The Euroa Gazette he would be

willing to step in as a new councillor and he believes there is nothing that would disqualify his eligibility.

According to the Local Government Act 2020, the candidate with the most votes counted today will be invited to complete a written declaration within 48 hours stating they are qualified to be a councillor.

The act requires the VEC to publicly declare the candidate elected as soon as

possible after they complete their written candidate declaration.

In the event neither Mr Ayton nor Mr Weatherald accepts the role of councillor following the countback, a by-election will be held to fill the Nagambie ward vacancy, which would be a further expense for the council.

Some $15,000 was allocated in council’s 2023-24 budget to cover the costs of the VEC.

New management at Zephyrz in Nagambie

By DIANE GRANT

ZEPHYRZ in Nagambie

has had many exterior colour schemes denoting it as the centre pub in Nagambie over the past decade.

It was painted purple for some time and called Munchies, then painted brown and was the Tahbilk Tavern, then painted black and renamed Zephyz’s bar and bistro.

From June 22 this year it has been under the new management of well-known restaurateur Gavin Sellars and his wife Maria.

Gavin met his wife Maria while working in Abu Dhabi and they travelled to her home country of the Philippines to marry in 2007.

They had their first daughter in 2009 in the Philippines.

As a chef Gavin has gained worldwide knowledge in various overseas countries from the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

In 2010 while overseas his mother Trudy Oldaker mailed him a small newspaper advertisement

for the Royal Mail Hotel in Nagambie looking for a head chef.

He rang the hotel managers an secured the job with Luke and Emma Pearson, and planned to be in Nagambie for a while until he sorted out what his family would do from being back in Australia.

But he fell in love with the place, it was less stressful and the locals were nice and he has stayed here ever since.

In 2012 Gavin took the role of head chef with the Nagambie Entertainment Centre (NLEC), now renamed the Nagambie Rowing Club again, for many years.

The Sellars were blessed with two more daughters in 2012 and 2013 and all three girls attend St Mary’s Seymour in Seymour now.

Gavin worked at the NLEC – Rowing Club for 11 years.

In 2018 he saw the Tahbilk Tavern was up for sale and thought he would love to buy that, but a lack of finance prevented that.

But the time was right in 2023, when he saw that

Zephyrz was up for sale and he was able to take the opportunity to buy it off the owners.

He and his family now live above the premises.

Zephyrz includes two bars, a restaurant in the front and rear of the building, an outdoor courtyard and a large beer garden out the back.

It is right in the heart of the town centre.

Inside a large mural features race horses and an old style Melbourne Cup fashion mural painted there a few years ago by a Filipino artist.

This top restaurateur is also well known locally for his cuisine and he has a wealth of experience in the culinary arts and for his extensive menus.

His goals for Zephyrz Pub and Restaurant are to be known for good pub food at reasonable and affordable prices.

He is making the venue a family friendly place for locals to enjoy good meals, hospitality and a cosy atmosphere and for visitors to appreciate the wholesomeness

of his new venture. He plans to eventually open seven days a week for lunches and dinners. At the moment it is weekend lunches and dinners and weekdays are dinner only. He also plans to entertain his customers with a piano bar night, a karaoke night and then a live cover band segment.

Dining at Zephyrz is a pleasant way to spend lunch or dinner in a cosy, attractive venue.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT:

Well-known restaurateur Gavin Sellars and his wife Maria in the courtyard of their Zephyrz beer garden.

IN THE RUNNING: Former councillor Robin Weatherald is one of two in the running to fill Strathbogie Shire Council’s Lake Nagambie Ward vacancy.

PHOTO: Di Grant

July

24 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities.

Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

30 Gayle Fitzgerald with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod Davidson at the Longwood Community Centre from 12pm – 5.30pm. Live band: The Night Owls. $15 per head. Bookings essential contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356. BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available. BBQ lunch available for purchase.

August

11-13

Euroa Little Theatre presents ‘Seaside Rendezvous’ at The School House, Clifton Street, Euroa on Friday and Saturday August 11 and 12 at 7pm and Sunday, August 13 at 2pm. Tickets $10 cash at the door. Enq. Mary 5795 2545.

28 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities.

Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

September

25 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

October

20-22

Euroa Golf Club are hosting the Power Industry association (PIA) Golf State Championships for 150 golfers. This event was washed out last year. The golf course will be closed to members and green fee players on these days.

23 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities.

Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

28-29

Euroa Agricultural Society Inc will hold the 131st Euroa Agricultural Show.

Catherine is Avenel CFA’s first female captain

WHEN Catherine McAllister first joined Avenel CFA, she had no intention of jumping on a truck, but now just six years later she has become the brigade’s first woman to sit in the captain’s seat.

“It’s exciting and a little nerveracking, but I’ve got a great brigade and they all support me in what I do, so it’s going to be fun,” Ms McAllister said.

Having grown up with her dad volunteering for the New South Wales and Victorian fire services, she has proudly adopted his giving outlook.

“I always grew up with the notion that if you can help by volunteering, you should give it a go,” she said.

“Small country communities like ours thrive off volunteer groups.

“If everyone does their own little bit, it makes for a great community.”

When starting out, Ms McAllister was at a stage in her life where her kids where under five and she wasn’t working, so the opportunity to connect with the brigade seemed like a natural fit.

“They were looking for a secretary, so I thought I would just join as a brigade member, and it evolved from there,” she said.

“The minimum skills course came up at our brigade, and they thought I may as well give it a go

NEW CAPTAIN: When starting out, Catherine McAllister was at a stage in her life where her kids where under five and she wasn’t working, so the opportunity to connect with the brigade seemed like a natural fit. Now she is the Avenel brigade’s captain.

to build up my knowledge of the fundamentals.

“They thought even if I didn’t go out on the truck often, I’d be able to fill in when we had big fires and required a second crew.

“I then went on to turn out a couple of times, and now I’m there all the time.”

While Ms McAllister praises the efforts of the brigade as it stands, she is hoping to recruit a few more younger brigade members into the mix and boost community engagement.

“We are an ageing brigade, with many hoping to hang up the boots soon, so it would be fantastic to get a few more up and coming members,” she said.

“We’re trying to get a bit more involved with local markets and events around the region.

“We’re also engaging more with the football and netball club too. “

Now a single mum of two and working full-time as an administrative assistant in occupational

Euroa Environment Group Inc says

Thank You

to all those community participants whose help last week made the visit by the BIG LIFT students so successful.

Shane Thomson – Euroa Memorial Oval

Mel Stagg - Euroa Kindergarten

Robyn and David Burke and Heather Crosbie – Euroa Girl Guides

Carolena Helderman – GBIS SeedBank

Bronwyn and Jeff Starkey - Euroa Off-Leash Dog Park

Bronte Haines – Euroa Arboretum

June and Ian Lewis – Friends of the Sevens Amrit, Kanwar and the Northern Rasoi staff for their fabulous food Jing for her delicious dumplings

Thank You

Late last month, Ms McAllister received a National Emergency Medal at the Euroa Community Cinema for her efforts during the 2019-2020 bushfire crisis. She is pictured with her kids Imogen

health and safety, Ms McAllister has found her CFA and work skills are interchangeable, reflecting fondly on her learnings while away on a strike team at Batemans Bay in 2019/2020.

“You really learn the different ways people do things and how to work together when you’re on a truck with those you don’t usually respond with,” she said.

“It didn’t matter what brigade you were from, we were all there to do a job and we had fun along the way.”

Mayor attends leadership course in South Australia

By DARREN CHAITMAN

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks spent last week in South Australia undertaking training.

Her trip followed her fellow councillors approving the use of Cr Binks’ training allocation funding to attend Global Leadership Foundation’s “Ikara–Ediacara: Past, Present and Future Leadership Experience” in South Australia.

A welcome letter sent from the leadership foundation to Cr Binks detailed that attendees would “visit and explore the many spectacular gorges and unique environment of Ikara –Flinders Ranges” and “continue to build our own levels self-awareness, emotional health and understanding of our leadership role.”

Cr Binks used $1000 of her remaining training allocation of $1176 for the 2023/24 financial year to pay the course’s registration fee.

Last month’s extraordinary meeting agenda stated “the mayor will provide receipts of additional expenses upon completion of the course to the balance of $176”.

Cr Binks nominated to personally cover the costs her own travel to South Australia, any additional accommodation and the balance of the training costs.

The council’s past municipal monitor Janet Dore criticised Strathbogie Shire councillors for taking up few training opportunities in her June 2022 report delivered to the Minister for Local Government.

Cr Binks appeared on ABC News last month discussing the importance of training for councillors and mayors.

Speaking at last month’s extraordinary council meeting, Cr Chris Raeburn spoke in favour of approving the expenditure for this course.

“It’s great that our mayor and fellow councillor just loves to go to training because it just builds her ability to be a better person and a better mayor and a better communicator,” Cr Raeburn said.

MEDAL WINNER:

(left) and John.

Rotary club celebrated its annual changeover

By WILLIAM BUCKINGHAM

THE night of Saturday, July 1 saw the Euroa Rotary Club welcome its new president, Helen Waterworth, at a changeover ceremony held at “Oaks from Acorns” in Euroa.

Despite the cold weather, 60 members and their guests were in attendance.

Special guests included Annabelle Cleeland, state MP for Euroa; Leanne Winfield, principal of Euroa Secondary College; and Cr Sally Burke-Hayes representing the Shire of Strathbogie.

Rotary International was represented by Meredith and Paul

Church Services

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday 16th July

8am St Andrew’s Longwood

9.15am St Paul’s Euroa

Wednesday 19th July

10am Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au

All welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

31 Kennedy Street, Euroa

Sunday July 16th, 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 July 16th

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

Miegel (assistant governor) and the Lions club was represented by Max and Lorraine Kubeil.

July 1 marked the start of the club’s 76th year in Euroa, and the retiring president, Robert Irving, in his changeover speech, paid tribute to previous office holders, his predecessor Richard Noble, long-term members such as Michael Tehan who has served for over 50 years, and Michael Stubbe who was given a fellowship award.

Mr Irving then outlined the achievements of the club in the past year: establishment of Friends of Rotary that has expanded the club’s community

involvement, and paid tribute to its many community activities.

These included, among others, direct support for youth through the vocation committee, the monthly barbeque at the Euroa Farmers Market, financial support for Ukrainian refugees (special thanks to Richard McGeehan), the Balmattum Hill bike path, and the community garden.

The president for 2023/2024 is Helen Waterworth – the third female president for Euroa Rotary.

Helen has had a successful and varied career in education and, of late, in marketing – specialising in agribusiness.

Her goals as president include a desire to continue the evolution and expansion of the club’s service role in the community: its proactive support for the Euroa Music Festival, Euroa Action Group, Show and Shine, and the establishment of a children’s playground, to name but a few.

Helen received a warm welcome from the members and guests at “Oaks from Acorns” and thanked her predecessors and supporters with whom she will engage to achieve her goal for rotary this year, that is to make “rotary the spirit of Euroa”.

Nagambie Library closed indefinitely

STRATHBOGIE Shire Coun-

cil has closed the Nagambie Library building indefinitely after a structural assessment found “the building has moved”.

A notice published on council’s website states the discovery occurred after the library was closed recently for general maintenance.

“A structural assessment has found that the building has moved, and a small section should not be used,” the notice reads.

“While we work to understand what is needed and the associated costs, we have closed

the building indefinitely.

“We understand this is not the best outcome for library users, however, we assure you we’re working to ensure the safety of our community.”

Nagambie local Diane Grant said she found the news disappointing.

“A lot of people use that library because they go there to use computers, because they don’t have them at home,” Ms Grant said.

“It really is an essential service.”

The notice on council’s website states that Goulburn Valley Libraries will continue to

provide a library service to the Nagambie community through their mobile library, which is scheduled to visit Nagambie, adjacent to the Black Caviar statue in High Street, at the following times:

• Wednesday, July 12, 1.15pm-4pm.

• Monday, July 17, 10am–4pm.

• Wednesday, July 19, 1.15pm-4pm.

• Monday, July 24, 10am–12.30pm.

• Wednesday, July 26, 1.15pm-4pm.

• Monday, July 31, 10am–4pm.

• Wednesday, August 2, 1.15pm-4pm.

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

Old School House, Clifton St Euroa

Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.

10am service

Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

LIBRARY ON THE MOVE: Following the indefinite closure of Nagambie Library, Goulburn Valley Libraries will continue to visit Nagambie in its mobile library in July and early August.

PHOTO: Strathbogie Shire Council

THE NEW BOARD: The 2023/2024 Rotary board includes Bob Irving (left), John King, Des Nicel, Joe Rossignuolo, Michael Tehan, Ronnie Mason, Mark Freudenstein, Mandy Edwards, Helen Waterworth, Linda Bennett, Christine Ford, Rod Banks and Brian Bamford.

SUPPORT FOR THE CLUB: Annabelle Cleeland,state MP for Euroa, reconnected with Rotarian Michael Tehan at the changeover.

PHOTOS: William Buckingham

HERE’S TO A NEW YEAR: Helen Waterworth (centre) following her changeover to her role as the new president, supported by Mark Freudenstein, MC (left) and past president Bob Irving (right).

VICTORIA’S Chief Commissioner of Police has been ordered to pay the legal costs of a Benalla police officer, who was last week acquitted of dangerous driving allegations while attending a crash near Euroa.

Appearing before Shepparton Magistrates Court on Thursday, Leading Senior Constable Bradley Beecroft was found not guilty of driving in a manner dangerous, after he reached an alleged speed of more than 200kph while responding to a Hume Freeway crash involving a police officer in early 2021.

Some eight prosecution witnesses had fronted Wangaratta Magistrates Court during a four-day hearing last week, when dashcam footage of LSC Beecroft’s urgent duties response, as well as his record of interview, were tendered to the court.

The court heard LSC Beecroft, a gold-licensed Highway Patrol officer with an exemption to travel at unlimited speeds, had been concerned

he may have been responding to a “catastrophic” collision, after radio contact was lost with a police officer whose vehicle had been rear-ended south of Euroa.

The first on-scene at the crash site, the defendant was said to have driven at high speeds while under lights and sirens between Violet Town and Euroa, regularly overtaking vehicles while driving in the right hand lane of the Hume Freeway.

The incident had initially been designated as a priority one incident by a Euroa Sergeant, with vehicles from across the North East, including from Wangaratta, Seymour and Wallan directed to attend the site.

Speaking on Thursday, Magistrate Victoria Campbell acknowledged LSC Beecroft and his passenger Leading Senior Constable Robert Kucia, himself a 35-year Highway Patrol veteran, had reason to believe they would be arriving at a fatal or serious injury collision

on the March 21 incident.

Ms Campbell noted neither officer had expressed any concern the driving behaviour had been dangerous.

Prosecutors argued LSC Beecroft had shown a “conscious lack of intellectual curiosity towards his own speed”, citing in-car footage which depicted the officer pointing to a speed camera and stating “I don’t care about the speed”.

LSC Beecroft had defended the statement, noting he was constantly assessing risks and adjusting his speed to ensure he was overtaking vehicles safely.

Ms Campbell accepted LSC Beecroft’s decision to overtake 77 vehicles while urgent duty driving had prevented at least 77 people from being exposed to the crash scene.

She noted the authority provided by LSC Beecroft’s gold license, in her opinion, had not been exceeded at any point.

The Chief Commissioner of Police was ordered to pay the reasonable costs of the accused.

TAX TAXTime

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers not to rush lodging their annual income tax return for the 2022/23 financial year.

Taxpayers who lodge before their income statement is marked as ‘Tax ready’ and their other pre-fill information has been received run the risk of processing delays and follow-up questions from the ATO if their return is incomplete.

ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh explained that returns lodged in early July are more likely to be changed by the ATO compared to those lodged later.

“While you can lodge from July 1, there is a much higher chance that your return will be missing important information if you lodge your return before late July,” Mr Loh said.

“If you forget to include everything, it will

KEEP WARM: Hand knitted beanies by local creator and Euroa Farmers Market stallholder Susan Bennett will be on show this Saturday.

There’s no shortage of variety at Euroa Farmers Market

By HELEN BROOK

DEEP into winter and the woolly jumpers and beanies are out.

I will be wearing my red beanie knitted by stallholder Susan Bennett - check out her range.

Euroa Farmers Market is on this Saturday, July 15 along Kirkland Ave from 9am-1pm.

There will be lots of producers selling socks, hats, tools, pasta, salami, wine, hot food, egg and bacon rolls and coffee. Keep looking for garlic, preserves, chocolate, honey, bath and body products, fruit cakes, olive oil and more chocolate.

You will smell the fresh bread, locally

grown beautiful fruit, soaps and native flowers.

Look at all the handmade leather belts, jewellery, children’s clothes, beanies, quilts and scrunchies,

You can buy plants, lots of plants.

Then there is pottery, dog treats, eggs and metal sculptures - phew.

The volunteers from the Euroa Toy Library committee will be cooking on the community barbecue on Saturday. Have a chat to them about what they have created for the children on our town.

It’s all at the Euroa Farmers Market this Saturday.

See you there.

For more information about the market call me on 0447 360 059.

Police officer acquitted of dangerous driving charges Ensuring your tax return isn’t half-baked

slow down the progress of your return, and you’ll likely end up with more work to do down the track.

“If you have simple affairs, by waiting a few more weeks until all your information is prefilled into your tax return, you’ll save yourself extra work and worry by getting it right the first time.

“If you tried to bake a cake in an oven that

wasn’t pre-heated, you’d end up with a half-baked disaster.

“Lodging your tax return before everything is ready is similar.

“Be patient, wait for your data to be pre-filled, and you’ll end up with a perfectly baked tax return.”

From late July, most information from employers, banks, government agencies and health funds will be automatically loaded into tax return, regardless of whether you use a registered tax agent or lodge your own return.

“Once the information we collect is available, all you need to do is check it and add anything that’s missing,” Mr Loh said.

“Essentially, all a well baked cake now needs is icing and sprinkles.”

Mr Loh said the ATO understands people sometimes make mistakes.

Taxpayers that realise they have made a mistake can fix errors or omissions in their tax return through the ATO online amendment process.

This can be accessed via myGov or by speaking to a registered tax agent.

This year, the ATO expects fewer people to receive a refund, or may receive smaller refunds than they were expecting, and more may have tax debts to manage.

“If you receive a debt this year that you weren’t expecting or you’re getting behind with your tax, you may be able to set up your own payment plan on the ATO website,” Mr Loh said.

“If you need additional support, reach out to us or have a chat with your registered tax agent as early as possible so we can find a solution.”

By ANGELA WILLIAMS, from Noel O’Meara & Associates

AS tax time comes around, remember the following general rules when claiming a deduction are:

You must have spent the money yourself and not have been reimbursed. The deduction must be directly related to your income.

You must be able to substantiate the deduction.

Focusing on the two working from home methods

To be eligible to claim a working from home deduction, you must:

Incur additional running expenses due to working from home.

Be working from home to fulfill your employment duties and not just completing minimal tasks.

Keep records that prove you have incurred the cost.

Fixed rate method

This method has been revised to 67 cents per hour worked at home.

Expenses included in this rate are: data and internet, mobile and home phone usage, electricity and gas,

computer consumables (e.g., printer ink), and stationary.

From July 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, a representative four week diary can be used to calculate the hours worked from home.

From March 1, 2023 onwards all hours must be recorded.

A separate deduction can also be claimed for:

The decline in value of assets used when working from home, such as the work percentage use of computers,

as well as, repairs and maintenance of these assets. Cleaning can be claimed if you have a dedicated home office.

However, you are not required to have a dedicated home office space.

Actual cost method

A claim is calculated separately for each relevant running expense based on the work use portion.

Detailed records for all working from home expenses

claimed need to be kept, including: Receipts, bills and other similar documents showing expenses incurred. A record of hours worked from home, either actual or calculated using a representative four week diary or similar document. A record of how you have calculated the work related portion of expenses.

If you have any questions, talk to your accountant.

By ABF PARTNERS

IMMEDIATE expensing ended June 30, 2023 – All plant, equipment, tools and vehicles purchased before June 30, 2023 can immediately be expensed.

Note, motor vehicles are subject to the car cost limit, $64,741 for 2023.

From July 1, 2023 the threshold for immediate write off of plant and equipment, tools, etc is $20,000.

Technology Investment Boost for SBEs - an extra 20 per cent deduction for eligible expenses paid for the business’ digital operations such as laptops, mobile phones, software, internet, webcams, as well as major upgrades of systems.

The expenditure must be made between March 29, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

Skills & Training Boost - an extra 20 per cent deduction for the cost of training paid for staff

The training must be provided by a registered Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider or a registered higher education provider.

This applies from March 29, 2022 through to June 30, 2024.

Superannuation deduction - if your total super balance is below $500,000 you may be eligible for Unused Concessional Cap Carry Forward.

If you did not contribute the full $25,000 in 2020 and/or 2021 and/or $27,500 in 2022 and/or in 2023, you can contribute the

difference in 2024 to make up the caps, plus the 2024 cap of $27,500.

What to remember during tax time Tax matters for small business

Unused amounts are available for a maximum of five years, after which they will expire.

Superannuation Guarantee

Increase: From July 1, 2023

Superannuation Guarantee increases from 10.5 per cent to 11 per cent.

A reminder, the $450 monthly wage threshold no longer applies.

ATO AUDIT TARGETS

 Gig economy (ride-sharing, short term accommodation, meal delivery).

 Cash business - use industry benchmarks plus lifestyle expenses and asset data analysis.

 Income Splitting - focus on Personal Services Income (PSI) and Trust Distributions.

 Capital Gains from crypto currency trades, property and shares.

 Rental Property Ownersincome and deductions.

 Work Related Expenses - a focus on working from home expenses.

 Individuals selling goods on Ebay/Amazon totalling $12,000 or more in a year.

ABF Partners ensure new legislation is adopted where eligible, to your business, to minimise your tax.

The information above is general in nature, please ensure you contact ABF Partners or your advisor for clarification.

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NAGAMBIE NOTES

with Di Grant

P: 5794 1720

E: stardust2011@bigpond.com

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: A smile brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad and it is nature’s best antidote for trouble.

PERSONALS: Happy 89th birthday wishes go to Bob Doherty and happy 86th birthday to John Richards. Birthday greetings go this week to Jim Berry, Sheree Savage, Connor Mitchell, Hugh Lawrence, Luke Vearing, Charley Kemp, Robert Chittenden, Matthew Hull, Nicole Hoskin, Matthew Spencer, Megan O’Brien, Stuart Langley, Jack Thomson and Aria Shelton.

Sympathy goes to the family, friends and colleagues of John Purbrick who passed away recently.

GRANDPARENTS ARE SPECIAL: I had a party lunch at work when I became a grandma for the first time in September 1999.

Now my youngest son Simon is due to become a grandpa for the first time in August, and John and I will become first time great grandparents to that baby by one of our granddaughters.

We are looking forward to it and meeting our new descendent in August.

Congratulations to all grannies - enjoy the special honour and privilege to be one.

MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN FOR LATE QUEEN: Expressions of interest have been shown by local Nagambie groups and individuals to place a rose in a Memorial Rose Garden for our late Queen Elizabeth II.

I am just waiting on a reply to a message I sent to Strathbogie Shire Council last week about approval for such a project so work can go ahead on it.

I hope it is soon as roses need to be planted in time for spring blooming.

I would also like to order a plaque which could be placed in the garden on behalf of Nagambie community.

MEN’S SHED: The Nagambie Lakes Men’s Shed went to Seymour last week and cooked a barbecue for the NAIDOC Week activities held there in Kings Park.

The men’s shed guys collect aluminium cans as a fundraiser for their shed equipment and needs.

They may be left in their collection bags in Filson St, Nagambie. The shed is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-12pm.

COMMUNITY HOUSE: Congratulations to the Nagambie Lakes Community House on conducting a three day school holidays kids program last week.

As part of that holiday program on Thursday I enjoyed leading the parachute games and both children and adults enjoyed them. Thanks to the school for allowing us to use their undercover shelter in the Nagambie Primary school yard facilities and classrooms for other activities.

Thanks to those who assisted the holiday program in any way.

I know personally how hard it is to organise, conduct and support our local children in a holiday program in these ways.

I ran many of them for schools, churches and clubs.

COMING UP: The Avenel Make It, Bake It or Grow It market is on the second Sunday of each month.

Nagambie Farmer’s market will be on July 23 from 10am-2pm at Tahbilk Winery.

ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS: On Thursday, July 13 at Rowing Club there will be a Christmas in July Morning Melodies from 12pm–2.30pm.

Bookings 5794 2747.

On Saturday, July 15 will be Nagambie Lakers Football Netball Club’s annual ball at Nagambie Brewery and Distillery from 7pm until late.

To buy tickets, use the Trybooking link on NFNC Facebook event.

On Friday, July 21 will be an Avenel winter concert at Avenel Memorial Hall with dinner starting at 6pm and the concert starting at 7pm.

The concert will feature the Flinders Quartet chamber ensemble and the Piccolo String Quartet.

Tickets. Trybooking or email avenelactiveinc@gmail.com

Proceeds will support local Avenel community projects.

Christmas in July fun for all ages at Kelvin Grove Village

By DIANE GRANT

TO bring some winter cheer to the folk at the Kelvin Grove Village in Nagambie, a Christmas in July afternoon was organised and more than 40 Christmas followers came along and made it a nice social time.

Nine members of the Seymour Dance Club attended and tripped the light fantastic to some well known songs of bygone years.

These dances brought back many memories when the village folk and friends could also do the old time dances in a ballroom or dance hall venue.

Violet Town tidings

By KIRSTY HARRIS

THE cold, windy and wet weather created conditions for a very small market last weekend.

Let’s hope for fine weather (and a good forecast) for next month.

The concreting of the footpath on Cowslip St between the train station and service station is coming along.

Bloom Hair in Cowslip St is currently closed at present.

We send all good wishes to Anne West for her recovery.

The football/netball club is hosting “Outside the Locker Room”, which is returning for a second session on Thursday, July 20.

This session will focus on goal setting skills, effective community culture, the values of a leader and incorporates cyberbullying, areas which are of particular concern in the community.

The club asks that parents with junior players to stay for a meal that night and join in this session.

The coach’s box at the footy ground is well underway with good progress being made – it will be an impressive addition to the infrastructure.

St Dunstan’s Hall kitchen now has a new floor which has made the room much warmer.

Whilst parishioners were

Longwood Seniors enjoy dinner and country music

By JOHN MACKLIN

The popular person in the red suit brought a smile to the faces of the revellers as they were handed out Santa treats.

Novelty games were enjoyed by the guests, with the reindeer hokey pokey, musical hats, the Monte Carlo card game and the chicken dance, providing some fun for those who took part.

I celebrated my 75th birthday and Kay Hoefs her 80th during the afternoon when we cut our cakes and were wished Happy Birthday by all present.

Following a delicious party tea provided by village funds and guests’ donations, the raf-

fle and lucky door prizes were drawn with some winners going home grinners.

It was a lovely surprise for me to see my son Simon Laverie down from Queensland to lend mum some support and my cousin Gail Fitzpatrick from Drouin who helped us out over the weekend’s preparations, celebration time and clearing up.

Thanks to the village folk and their family members who helped out in any way.

It was most appreciated.

It was a very pleasant way to spend a winter’s afternoon with family and friends.

District News

perhaps hoping for some long-lost treasures, the excellent builders Jason Walker and Paul Allen only found rabbit burrows and termite damage.

A time capsule has been placed under the floor for future generations to discover.

As flagged in Village Voice a while ago, the museum has moved into the building previously occupied by the produce store on Cowslip St – which has swapped places and is now sharing space with its café.

By the way, the pub has another fulltime chef so some new items currently on the menu.

Memo to vehicle drivers: don’t forget to secure your load, otherwise tourists visiting Violet Town might have to help you reload.

Longwood lookout

By LONGWOOD ACTION GROUP

THE next meeting of the Longwood Action Group will take place Wednesday, July 12, at 7pm at the community centre meeting room.

Anyone is very welcome to attend.

Congratulations to Longwood Seniors who won their game against Dookie last Saturday.

Another well deserved win on the board.

Longwood Community Centre and Recreation Reserve: are you interested in this very important part of Longwood?

Residents of Longwood are welcome to attend the next meeting of the management committee on Tuesday, July 25th, 8pm.

Jean’s yummy cake and a cuppa are on offer to enjoy after the meeting.

The Longwood Primary School need helpers to sell raffle tickets for the meat tray at the White hart Hotel on the following dates – July 27, September 22 and November 17. Proceeds from these raffles go towards educational programs that benefit all students during the year.

If you can help on any of these dates, please contact Rose or Travis.

If you have a child starting primary school in 2024, it’s time to enrol.

Make sure to submit your enrolment application by Friday, July 28.

If you are enrolling the sibling of a student at Longwood Primary school for foundation in 2024, and both children will be attending our school at the same time, your child is prioritised for a place at our school as per the department’s placement policy.

For more information, please read about when and how to enrol

LONGWOOD Seniors had their monthly dinner last week, which is held on the first Monday of the month and consists of a two course meal.

Also this month, we had a country singer, Judy Duryea, who entertained the seniors after the meal.

Throughout the meal, there were three fantastic raffles to be won.

A reminder to the seniors: next month it is the Longwood Seniors Annual General Meeting.

There will also be a trip to the chocolate factory next month.

Anyone interested in joining should come along, as we have great meals and trips.

your child in foundation at vic.gov. au/enrolling-foundation-prep.

If you are seeking to enrol your child into foundation next year, please contact our school office on 57 98 5386 or e-mail longwood. ps@education.vic.gov.au to request an enrolment application form or an enrolment form.

The Longwood Primary School are again participating in the Wonder recycling bread bag rewards program.

Please save your bread bags (any kind) and place them in the box located in the passageway at school.

The more bags we collect the more play equipment we get for the school, so ask your friends/ neighbours to save them as well.

Playgroup is on Tuesdays at 9.30am at the Longwood Primary school.

Songs, play and morning tea are provided.

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

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

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

Inclusions are at the editor’s discretion.

JOHN AND JUDY: Longwood Seniors’ John Macklin and country singer Judy Duryea at the Longwood Seniors monthly dinner last week.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUN: Doing the reindeer hokey pokey at the Christmas in July at Kelvin Grove Village were Geoff Crockett (left), Robert and Lois McMaster, Paige Koeleman, Marlene Brew and Gail Fitzpatrick.

PHOTO: Di Grant

Club hockey put on pause

By CHRIS CHITICK

CLUB matches across the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association have taken the sideline over the past six weeks as three very important Hockey Victoria State Championships have been run.

Euroa had representatives at all three – the Victorian Junior Country Championships (JCC), the Victorian Senior Country Championships (SCC) and the Victorian Grassroots Junior State Championship (JSC) all held in Melbourne.

JCC sees association representative teams from right across regional Victoria come together to play full field, 11 a side hockey in Under 13, 15 and 18 age categories with a separate boys and girls championship being played in each.

Games were played over two days and involved initial round robins then cross-over finals.

The Under 13 Championships were played at Essendon Hockey Club.

Local player Aidan Hamill was selected in the GVHA Under 13 Boys Team and Kim Hamill was their manager.

This team were right up there till the end playing lots of exciting hockey and developing as a team and individually across the two days.

Stella Keramaris, Abbie Thannhauser and Lume Magro played in the GVHA Under 13 Girls team with Chris Chittick coaching.

With the girls going into this competition with only a few players familiar with the 11 a side format, most having only played seven aside or the new five aside version of the game, it was always going to

be on a steep learning curve.

However, they took on the challenge, tried new position and improved with every game finishing the weekend with an exciting and hard-fought draw against West Gippsland.

Unfortunately, Lume felt ill during the first game and while she bravely finished it her symptoms became worse, and she was unable to take any further part.

Joel Hamill was selected in the GVHA Under 15 Boys team and played his championship at Greensborough Hockey Club.

His team was also competitive right through most of the weekend.

All players were well supported by the association, extended families and club mates.

Lots of new friendships were also made.

SCC was played at Hawthorn Hockey Centre over the King’s Birthday weekend.

While no current Euroa members played in this event this year

Chris Chittick did some work on the tech bench and former member James Black played for GVHA in the A Grade Men’s competition.

JSC is the next step up with teams representing one of nine zones across the state playing each other.

Three of these zones are from regional Victoria and this year GVHA players trialed for a place in the Northwest Lightning Zone which extends from Mansfield across to Bendigo and up through Kerang and the Wimmera to Mildura (Sunraysia).

This is a large zone, so selection was no certainty so Joel Hamill being selected in the Under 16 Boys team and Aidan Hamill in the sec-

ond Under 12 Hockey 5s team is to be congratulated.

Kim Hamill also stepped up to manage the Under 12 Boys team. The competitions were run in Melbourne across the first Thursday and Friday of the school holidays as well as the weekend.

Games were played at Footscray

Hockey Club and the State Hockey Centre in Parkville.

Under 14 and 16 separate boys’ and girls’ championships were played over the full four days and was 11 a side.

The first two days were pooled round robins and then day three and four led into cross over finals.

Under 12s played the first ever State Championships in Hockey 5s that is fully enclosed, fast paced and high scoring. As this format is shorter games it was played over the two days of the weekend again as two pools round robins finishing with finals.

At the end of their championships both boys had had a good tournament, found the back of the net and went home, understandably, very tired.

Aidan was awarded Player’s Player for his team and was also sixth highest goal scorer in his championship.

Lume Magro, who only took up goalkeeping this year didn’t know about the Lightning selections until it was too late.

However, goalkeepers tend to be rare, in juniors in particular, so she was picked up by the Southwest Country Eagle Zone to play in their Under 12 Girls Hockey 5s team. Being gigh scoring Hockey 5s goalkeepers are encouraged to look more at the number of shots on goal blocked than the score.

Lume certainly won the admiration of her teammates and spectators with stats showing that she stopped over 280 shots over the two days - far more than went past. Understandably she too travelled home tired.

Back to Club Hockey in the GVHA – now the school holidays and rep hockey are almost over attention returns to the GVHA Interclub competitions.

Euroa’s Under 10s and B Women’s teams are looking forward to getting back to some regular club hockey and hopefully some training on the Friendlies Oval if the weather starts holding on Monday nights.

STAR PLAYER: Aidan Hamill won his Under 12 NW Lightning Team’s Players’ Player Award at JSC.

PHOTO: Chris Chittik

DEATH NOTICES

MACKUS, Martin Peter “Marty”. Passed away peacefully at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on July 1, 2023 aged 64 years.

Loved and loving husband of Julie –Married 43 years.

Loved and adored father and fatherin-law of Kylie and Dave (Mackrell), Belinda and Martin, Andrew and Kellee.

Treasured Poppy of Brodie, Ryley, Jayden, Zack and Jazzy.

‘Loved and remembered always’. ‘Forever in our hearts’.

MURRAY, Neil.

Council extend their deepest sympathies to the family of former Councillor Neil Murray. Neil represented his community as a from 2008 to 2012.

PRICKETT, Gwyn.

Loved and cherished by all.

107 – 109 Binney Street, Euroa (03) 5795 1086

MACKUS

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Martin Peter Mackus will be held at the N J Todd Funeral Home – ‘Feehan Chapel’, 81 Baddaginnie Benalla Road, Benalla on Saturday, July 15, 2023 commencing at 11am. Private Cremation.

N.J. TODD

Member AFDA

BENALLA (03) 5762 2461

EUROA 1800 352 425

N J Todd Funeral Directors

Member AFDA

Servicing Euroa & District since 1937

45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, Victoria 3666

MOSS, Craig. 2/1/63 - 11/7/15

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back for just a little while, We could sit and talk again just like we used to do. You always meant so very much to us and always will, The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, You’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

~ I miss you so much babe, all my love always, Kaz xx. We miss you so much Dad, all our love, Kylie, Jessica and Hannah xxx. We miss you so much Poppy, all our love, Connor, Tyeisha, Tyler and Tekin xxxx.

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Wilson kicks a bag in Magpies’ win

By TONY BRODIE

WITH a wet week, Euroa reserve footballers took on Benalla in very trying conditions at Benalla on Saturday.

The Magpies were quickly out of the blocks moving the ball into the forward line and hitting the scoreboard.

This was to continue for the duration of the game with the team scoring 16 goals whilst holding the opposition to only two goals.

The reserve team controlled the ball well, moving it from the centre and at stoppages quickly into the forward line which gave the forward line players many opportunities. Robbie Wilson capitalised on this plentiful supply, resulting in a 10-goal haul which was a great effort in the conditions.

The reserves team worked well together adapting to the wet conditions with the younger players continuing

to show good improvement and growing in confidence.

It was good to have Linc McKernan back on the paddock, starting in the backline and as the game went on moving to other positions on the ground which will help his fitness after his holiday break.

As mentioned above, Wilson had a great game, with his kicking for goal a feature which allowed him to achieve the 10-goal haul.

To the players who helped

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER

the team make up numbers again, thanks for your help and support.

A number of thirds players along with Ben Jones and Luke Gilliland all had good touches in the game.

The supporters of our club in attendance will agree that the young group are improving and with the support from the senior players who all endeavoured to share the ball with the younger players, helping to boost their confidence.

Thanks to the Benalla players for fielding a side which gave our players a game - they put some good passages of play but just lacked some big bodies to help them when going forward and in defence.

It appears that we may have a number of our players suffering soft tissue injuries.

We hope they can receive some treatment to get them up for this weekend’s game against Shepparton United

SENIORS SCOREBOARD

at Deakin Reserve - hopefully the weather will be kind to us during the week so the grounds will dry out.

Final score:

Euroa 16.11.107 defeated Benalla 2.2.14

Goal Kickers Euroa: Robbie Wilson (10), James Ivill (2), Linc McKernan (1), Matthew Lawrence (1), Nic Burke (1), Chris McKay (1)

Best Players: Robbie Wilson, Linc McKernan, James Ivill, Heath Downie, Nicholas Hill, Ben Harrison

RESERVES RESULTS

Mansfield

NETBALL SCORES

A Grade

Benalla 16 def by Euroa70

Shepparton 52 def Mooroopna 32

Mansfield 30 def by Seymour 63

Shepp Swans 44 def Shepp Utd 32

Tatura 22 def by Echuca 38

B Grade

Benalla 22 def by Euroa 53

Shepparton 43 def by Mooroopna 45

Mansfield 28 def by Seymour 78

Shepp Swans 49 def Shepp Utd 24

Tatura 28 def by Echuca 51

B Reserve

Benalla 36 def Euroa 31

Shepparton 30 def by Mooroopna 43

Mansfield 26 def by Seymour 45

Shepp Swans 49 def Shepp Utd 25

Tatura 15 def by Echuca 48 17 & Under

Mansfield 30 def by Seymour 34

Shepp Swans 52 def Shepp Utd 43

Kyabram 54 def Rochester 37

Tatura 26 def by Echuca 45

Shepparton 28 def by Mooroopna 34

Benalla 42 def Euroa 27 15 & Under

Shepparton 31 def by Mooroopna

Mansfield 38 def Seymour 15

Shepp Swans 38 def Shepp Utd

Kyabram 24 def by Rochester

by Echuca

ROUND 13

SATURDAY, JULY 15

United v Euroa

Seymour v Benalla

Mansfield v Tatura

Rochester v Shepparton

Mooroopna v Swans

Echuca v Kyabram

GOALS: BENALLA: Jarrad Waite 3, Tom Bennett 1. EUROA: Craig Bamford 3, Adam Giobbi 3, Andrew Bell 1. BEST: BENALLA: Tom Bennett, Henry Hill, Colby Mathieson, James Martiniello, William Martiniello. EUROA: Jack Frewen, Adam Giobbi, Lachlan Hill, Andrew Smith, Ryan Hill.

2 6 18 def by Seymour 4.14.38

GOALS: SHEPPARTON: Anthony Andronaco 1, Jhett Cooper 1, Jayden Dhosi 1, Tyler Larkin 1, Edward Lindon 1, Xavier Stevenson 1, Jacob Watts 1. MOOROOPNA: Christopher Nield 5, Jackson Trengove 3, Ben Hicks 2. BEST: SHEPPARTON: Jacob Watts, Adam De Cicco, Jonty Wardle, Ethan Baxter, Xavier Stevenson. MOOROOPNA: Bryce Rutherford, Christopher Nield, Jackson Trengove, Matt Deane, Rory Huggard.

KYABRAM 3.1 8.4 10.9 10.12.72

ROCHESTER 0.2 0.3 2.3 4.5.29

GOALS: KYABRAM: Anthony DePasquale 3, Bradley Mangan 2, Joshua Dillon 1, Hayden Gemmill 1, Thomas Holman 1, Reuben Rode 1, Toby Wooller 1. ROCHESTER: Dylan Gordon 2, Mitch Cricelli 1, Sean Williams 1. BEST: KYABRAM: Brad Whitford, Liam Ogden, Zachary Norris, Kaine Herbert, Anthony DePasquale. ROCHESTER: Reid Gordon, Nathan McCarty, Joseph Atley, Angus Martin, Grant Fuller.

MANSFIELD 1.5 2.6 6.10 7.11.53

SEYMOUR 1.0 3.3 4.4 10.7.67

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Cameron Arnold 3, Nathan Buchanan 1, Ben Les 1, Harry Mahoney 1, Sam Thomson 1. SEYMOUR: Riley Mason 4, Nathan Fowler 3, Jack Murphy 1, Angus Murray 1, Ricky Schraven 1. BEST: MANSFIELD: Frazer Dale, Harry Mahoney, Tom McDonagh, Dirk Koenen, Sam Lynch. SEYMOUR: Dylan Scopel, Jack O’Sullivan, Ben Cooney, Nathan Fowler, Jay Eager.

SHEPP SWANS 0.0 3.4 3.4 10.12.72

SHEPP UNITED 0.0 4.2 4.2 5.4.34

GOALS: SHEPPARTON SWANS: James Auld 2, Tyreece Collison 2, Zac Clohesy 1, Will Dwyer 1, Enrique Goggin 1, Nathan Hrovat 1, Isaiah Jones 1. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Sheldon Bogdan 1, Jayden Magro 1, Mitchell Roche 1, Marcus Wattie 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Isaiah Jones, Tom Preece, Zac Clohesy, Mason Pedretti, Andrew Riordan. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Sheldon Bogdan, Marcus Wattie, Mitchell Roche, Patrick Thompson, Damien Pigatto.

TATURA 0.0 2.0 3.1 3.2.20

ECHUCA 2.4 4.6 8.7 14.9.93

GOALS: TATURA: Billy Cooper 1, Mathew Cornwall 1, Ethan Penrith 1. ECHUCA: Samuel Reid 3, Liam Tenace 3, Corbin Anderson 2, Will Monahan 2, Jackson Stewart 2, Cooper Barber 1, Samuel Edgar

1. BEST: TATURA: Ethan Penrith, Billy Cooper, Michael Archer, Sean McAllister, James Bennett. ECHUCA: Samuel Reid, Jackson Stewart, Jack Mchale, Liam Tenace, Mitchell Wales.

BEST: MANSFIELD: Mac Greene, Matthew Martin, Colby Croxford-demasi, William Dunstan, Brad Whelan. SEYMOUR: Lucas Cannizzo, Chayse Thomson, Dylan Cook, Gus Garner, Tim Dundon.

GOALS: MANSFIELD: Jack Byrne 1, David Holliday 1. SEYMOUR: Seamus Feery 1, Daniel McLarty 1, Benjamin Tarran 1. #

UNDER 18s

RESULTS

Mansfield

1.13.19 def by Seymour 2.8.20

BEST: MANSFIELD: Brayden Van Winden, Patrick Dunstan, Lachlan Pentony, Dylan Lowry, Harry Purcell. SEYMOUR: William Le Deux, Harry Martin, Cooper Holdsworth-Rose, sam thomson, Fraser Rutherford.

GOALS:

Jack Christiab 1, Lewis

RUN AND CARRY: Lachie Cooke breaks away.

PHOTOS: Raelee Jager

IN AND UNDER: Ben Harrison gets his dirty to extract the football.

BATLLING HARD: Heath Downie as always toiled away in trying conditions for a ruckman.

Don Barns Memorial Championship a close battle

By NICK MCCABE

EVERGREEN Tony Rohrlach won the Don Barns Memorial Championship shoot at Euroa Clay Target Club last Sunday.

Braving pretty ordinary shooting conditions, Rohrlach shot 142/150 to edge out Corowa visitor Brett Ford by just one point to win the point score event.

With Sunday’s misty rain falling for most of the program, shooting conditions were certainly challenging, however conditions improved in time for the handicap event with Cosgrove’s Zac Felmingham scoring a fine 24/25 to win outright.

The annual championship is in memory of Don Barns, a stalwart of the Euroa club for many years.

It was a privilege to have his wife Eleanor and family along to present the sashes to the winners and the bonus was the excellent slices she presented as refreshments.

Full Results

10t Point Score Sweepstake:

AA Grade B. Ford 29/30; A grade S. Towers, G. McClure & A. Rohrlach 29/30; B grade A. Kidd & S. Murphy 30/36; C grade I. Larner 30/30.

50t Bon Barns Memorial Point Score Championship:

1st A Grade & O/A A.Rohrlach (Euroa) 142/150; 1st AA Grade B.Ford (Corowa) 141/150;

2nd AA Z. Felmingham (Cosgrove) 135/150; 2nd A S. Towers (Euroa) 140/150; 1st B S. Murphy (St James) 139/150;

2nd B D. Luelf (Mansfield) 123/150; 1st C J. Foulkes (Euroa) 127/150; 2nd C L. Tonks (Euroa) 126/150.

25t Handicap: 1st Z. Felmingham (Cosgrove) 24/25; 2nd J. Foulkes (Euroa) 24/26; 3rd L. Tonks (Euroa) 23/26; B/Mark A.Rohrlach (Euroa) 20/25.

Sunday, August 13 is the next competition day with the main program being the Keith McKendrick Memorial Point Score Championship.

Keith was a long-time coach of the club and for many years conducted gun safety course at the old Flat Rock Site.

Golfing news

NAGAMBIE GOLF

A THREE-way tie at the top after a difficult day on the Nagambie 12-hole composite course, heavy ground conditions and a swirling breeze made scoring tough going.

A mixed Stableford event was played with 28 golfers taking to the course.

Big bombing Rhys Shepherd was the eventual winner after a triple dead heat count back and 33 points.

Shepherd was in the experienced group of Barry Cryer and Phil and Doug Neville where their years of craft and knowledge rubbed off on the club’s young charger.

Runner up was Lindsay Hall, unaccustomed to being in the results in the midst of winter but was shocked that 33 points did just that.

Finishing in third the unlucky last in the count back was David Love struggling with form of late but good things could be just around the corner.

The nearest the pin prizes went to sharpshooter Chris Roberts with one good shot from many on the 3rd, and Jeremy Ezard went close with an unusually straight flighted

MATCH REVIEWS

ball on the 13th.

Next week’s golf will be a Stableford round with S. Bryant on office duty and T. Baldwin in the bar.

AVENEL GOLF

SATURDAY golf was short course Stableford for the men.

We had the pleasure of former district captain Chris Hanson for the day, and he was well received by the members.

The weather around the district had been wet but as usual golf was in blustery conditions.

Ron Harrison was the winner of the day with a great score of 37 points.

Runner Up was Jed Smith.

Nearest the pin on the 5th was Tim Batten, the remainder stayed with the club. Balls went to Dale Smith with 30 points and Tim with 28.

Next week the juniors are back from holidays and hopefully we get a few more sunny days.

Our tournament is just around the corner on August 20 - save the date with one of our sponsors Beer Auto Group Seymour providing a new car for a hole in one on the 5th.

CONDITIONS more suited to Sir Edmund Hillary’s pastime of climbing Mt Everest greeted the Euroa B grade netballers when they arrived at Benalla’s home ground on Saturday.

It was overcast, it was windy, and it was bitterly, bitterly cold.

Add in the occasional smattering of rain, and it was a netballer’s dream.

But the weather did not prevent the B grade Magpies from racking up another win for the season, which although expected, was never guaranteed.

Resplendent in their new eye-catching uniform to celebrate the GVFNL Indigenous round, Euroa looked super confident before the first whistle sounded, and this confidence became evident on the court very quickly.

Sarah Ternes was once again sublime in goals and is

having an outstanding season in the black and white.

The Saint’s defence simply had no answer to Sarah’s silky-smooth moves in the ring and had little opportunity to rebound due to her shooting accuracy.

At the end of the game Sarah was deservedly awarded the match ball from the umpires who judged her best on court for the game.

Caitlyn Elliot was a dynamo in the centre, her aerobic fitness and fierce competitive spirit proving too much of a challenge for her opposition.

Caitlyn ran hard for four quarters, dancing over the slippery court surface with the grace of a ballerina and contesting the ball with determination and vigour.

Rhi Teichert was, once again, super steady in the last line of defence, her long arms and legs creating and stealing rebounds on a regular basis.

Rhi’s ominous presence in the ring was such that the Saint’s goalers started to miss, providing more opportunity for turnovers.

It was a sterling display of defence in what were less than sterling conditions.

At the final whistle, it was a 31-goal win and a race back into warm clothes for the Magpies.

Next week Euroa travels over to Deakin Reserve to take on the traditionally strong United outfit.

Final score: Euroa 53 defeated Benalla 22

Best players: Sarah Ternes, Caitlyn Elliot, Rhi Teichert

THE Euroa girls started off strong with Molly Redfern and Sienna Trotter combining, shooting and moving strongly together in the goal ring.

Through the mid court, defence was strong with Hannah Kubeil and Kalarni Anderson

in C and WD respectively leading and chasing with determination.

As the game moved into the second quarter, Chelsea Sessions, Mary Frewen and Demi Walker provided solid defence in what were tough conditions, while Maddi Murray on the wing was cleverly feeding the ball into the goal rings.

During the third quarter, Benalla started to show more resilience in the slippery conditions and gained a small lead.

Mimi Hamilton, in centre, was a valuable team player helping to move the ball down the court.

Tej Sutherland came on into GD for a fresh set of legs, helping to strengthen the defence.

In the end, Benalla proved too strong for Euroa, eventually winning by five goals.

Final score: Benalla 36 defeated Euroa 31.

Best players: Demi Walker, Hannah Kubeil, Mimi Hamilton.

UNDER 17’S

THE Euroa v Benalla 17 under netball clash took place at Benalla last Saturday with the Magpies beginning somewhat slowly with five goals for the first quarter to Benalla’s 8.

Defenders Chloe Salter and Tess Walker were not deterred as their dogged determination to stem the flow of goals from Benalla was present right from the first bounce.

A much more even second quarter played out with Euroa scoring 11 goals to Benalla’s 13.

Tash Reid bagged six goals in this quarter with Lily Meehan helping out with a handy 5 goals from the Goal Attack role.

Ruby Watson moved into the centre position in the third quarter with Maggie Pittock shifting out to Wing Attack.

Maggie never gave up –running all over the court and providing some excellent drive for her team.

This was the most even quarter for the match with both sides scoring six goals apiece – Bella VanDerSchoor and Tash Reid combining well in the goals.

Charlotte Palmer slotted into the centre to give Ruby an opportunity to play in goal attack.

Unfortunately, Benalla kicked away in this quarter scoring 15 goals to Euroa’s five.

Chloe Townsend tried hard all day in the wing defence position.

This group are again to be congratulated on their efforts on match day yet are reminded that training sessions are set with a continued focus on improvement in fitness and skills – getting to both sessions (weather permitting of course) each week will assist in this regard.

Finale score: Euroa 27 lost to Benalla 45

Best – Maggie Pittock, Chloe Salter, Chloe Townsend.

EUROA B GRADE NETBALL

ABOUT TO SHOOT: Sienna Trotter readies herself to shoot.

NAIDOC WEEK: All football and netball teams proudly wore the 2023 Indigenous gurnseys and dresses along with the decorated Netball as above pictured with Caitlyn Elliot.

DEFENDERS FLY: The B grade defenders lead by Rhi Teichert (front) proved inpenatrable from the Benalla offence, conceeding just 22 goals. PHOTOS: Raelee Jager

WELL DONE: Eleanor Barns presented the memorial trophy dedicated to her late husband Don Barns to 2023 winner Tony Rohrlach.

TIPS ON WINNING: Don Barns Memorial winner Tony Rohrlach showing his fellow competitors how it’s done. PHOTOS: John King

SPORT

Mixed results for Towners

By NICK MCCABE RESERVE FOOTBALL

WITH Rushworth not fielding a senior football side in 2023 and the Under 18s playing at a different venue, a couple of Violet Town’s senior players put their hand up to help the reserves out and try to get them their first win of the season.

In windy cold conditions the reserves kicked into the wind in the first quarter, battling bravely to kick one goal to two into the strong breeze.

Going into the second quarter with the wind at their backs the boys thought it would just happen, however Rushworth came out all guns blazing to dominate the first 10 minutes of the quarter but weren’t able to take advantage on the scoreboard with the first six shots for the quarter all behinds.

Violet Town was then able to finally get the ball going its way with a bit of magic from Connor Green intercepting the ball and kicking a nice goal to bring VT back into the match.

However a late Rushworth goal to finish the half wasn’t ideal to give Rushworth a 13 point lead at the main break.

In the term VT battled hard in defence restricting Rushworth to one goal five but weren’t able to get anything going in attack themselves.

Although with the wind in the last quarter, the heavy conditions were always going to make it tough to real in the deficit.

And although VT had their opportunities in the last and more forward 50 entries, most of Rushworth’s entries resulted in goals, kicking three to one to run out eventual six goal winners.

A gallant effort by the seconds.

Hopefully they can reverse the scores at home in the final round in front of hopefully a big crowd of former players before a ‘Legends game’ kicks off to round out the season.

Final score: Violet Town 3.5.23 lost to Rushworth 7.17.59

VT Best: Connor Green, James Herring, Riley Kego, Jacob Hogg

UNDER 18S

AS the boys looked to continue their winning streak, they arrived at Girgarre to less than favourable conditions with the wind picking up.

Despite it blowing a gale they managed to kick straight in the first quarter with six goals one behind, three of which came from Sam Cox.

The second quarter saw Talleigh ‘The General’ improve on his goal kicking after last week’s performance nailing two.

With the wind playing havoc Girgarre were unable to score in the first half but came out strong in the third and managed a major.

However, Violet Town continued to dominate with a couple of late goals

MOST SUCCESS IN

13 YEARS:

Newly appointed senior coach Baz Formosa on Saturday became the club’s most successful coach for games won when his side beat Dookie.

in the third term assisted by Zach Monahan and Nathan Butler.

They continued their winning form in the fourth with Wil Smyth kicking two for two from set shots in the dreadful wind.

Final score: Violet Town 22.15.147 defeated Girgarre 1.2.8

VT Best: Zach Monahan, Sam Cox, Talleigh McCabe, Charles Thompson, Nathan Butler

UNDER 14S

MAKING the trip on a cold, wet and windy day was never going to be easy against the higher ranked Rushworth, although Rushy only had 13 kids.

The average age of those players would have been a few years older than our young chargers.

With 23 kids now registered and only one player going up in age groups next season if the kids stick together for a few years the tide will change.

The Rushworth midfielders dominated play from the word go getting repeat after repeat forward 50 entries.

Ben McCole whether at centre half back or in the ruck battled all day.

Jason Hokianga’s tackling was a highlight leading to their only goal of the game through a fantastic rundown effort finished off nicely by the celebration by Jye-Loki Webb who seems to have a new celebration for every goal he kicks.

Final score: Violet Town 1.0.6 lost to Rushworth 27.15.177

VT Best: Ben Mccole, Jason Hokianga, Braxen Shiels, Liam Antonis, Sethan Shiels, Billy Ross

A GRADE VIOLET town’s A grade netballers turned up to play Rushworth with shocking conditions, heavy rainfall and strong winds led to a slippery and wet game.

Defenders Jayde Burden and Steph Hayes worked tirelessly pulling balls in with Macey Ross, Brooke Wooden and Jo Wild bringing it into the attacking end.

Teagan Kubeil fed nicely into Kolby Wild and Imy Law, giving them a lovely lead to end the game.

Final score: Violet Town 44 defeated Rushworth 32

VT Best: Imy Law; 2nd Best: Jo Wild

B GRADE

WET conditions and a slippery court made for a challenging first quarter.

Violet Town were able to control the game better than Rushworth and took the lead early.

Strong defence by Emma and Bri to set up the play to continue down to the shooters.

Rushworth came out firing in the second quarter, but the VT girls were able to maintain their composure and maintain their lead.

Great shooting by Jacqui this quarter and great voices on court by Kat and Bri. Mid court settled the ball well in the rainy conditions.

The third quarter saw Lilly make her return from injury and she was firing from the start. Her voice carrying down the court with encouragement.

Kat’s shooting has been great all game and this quarter was no different helping to extend the lead.

VT up by 10 goals at the end of the third quarter. A great fourth quarter effort by all players today in really average weather.

Credit to the mid court settling the ball to allow the set up to the shooters.

Final score: Violet Town 50 defeated Rushworth 37 VT Best: Katrina Jung; 2nd Best: Kayla Gracie

C GRADE

THE girls had a great strong first quarter.

Strong defence, awesome tips and intercepts by Rachel.

Amazing shooting by Karalee.

There were a few silly forced passes into the ring, the girls were up by 4 goals at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter started a little unsettled with some forced passes.

Great shooting continued by Karalee.

Awesome reoffering and re-leading by Steph and nerves were high at

half time with level scores of 19 goals each.

Very wet third quarter, the rain settled in.

Lots of change ups in the attacking end, Maya into GS, Erin in WA and Kodi into C.

A few silly passes and missed goal opportunities allowed Rushworth to have a two-goal lead at the end of the third quarter.

For the fourth quarter Violet Town wanted to come out settled so they switched back to their first quarter positions.

Unfortunately, Rushworth were too strong today.

Final score: Rushworth 33 defeated Violet Town 27

VT Best: Karalee Mason; 2nd Best: Stephanie Dearnaley

UNDER 13S

THE girls came out with a fighting chance but unfortunately in the second half it slipped away from them.

Abi had great movement around the court during the first quarter in WD.

During the second quarter the defence was good and strong.

Aggy showed great teamwork and hard running throughout the third quarter.

In the final quarter Maddi moved well in GA giving some great options.

Final score: Rushworth 8 defeated Violet Town 5

VT Best: Abi Fuller; 2nd Best: Maddi Mace

UNDER 11S

THE girls displayed some lovely passages of play, moving the ball smoothly down the court.

Sophie was amazing all game with strong defence getting lots of tips and intercepts.

Bella and Riley worked well together in the ring and started to build some more confidence to try and put a goal up. Maddie moved well on the ring to help out Valentine with the defensive throw ins.

Final score: Rushworth 14 defeated Violet Town 0

VT Best: Valentine Klimpel; 2nd Best: Maddie Rabadzievski

KDFL FOOTBALL & NETBALL SCOREBOARD Round

11 Results

SENIOR FOOTBALL

Violet Town defeated Rushworth (forfeit)

Lancaster 16.12.108 defeated Undera 2.2. 14

Lancaster Best: Zac Cerrone, Jake Mills, Bradley Orr, Ricky Thomson, Charlie Mclay, Morrie Serra.

Undera Best: Jack Hajro, Tristan Castle, Maksym Eddy, Logan Campbell, Fred Maclean, Danny Brewster.

Gigarre 5.5.35 lost to Avenel 10.7.67

Gigarre Best: Byron Dryden, Nick Woods, Jayson Harrison, Harry Browning-Briese, Brock Peirce, Tylah Mclean.

Avenel Best: Lachlan Drummond, Nicholas Goodwin, Thomas Tobin, Jake Sutherland, Corey Avola, Paul Arandt.

Nagambie 14.15.99 defeated Tallygaroopna 5.3.33

Nagambie Best: Tom Barnes, David Comi, Patrick Rattray, Trent Laverie, Syd Voogt, Trent Gladwin.

Tallyagroopna Best: Dylan Butcher, Daniel Clarke, Jesse Anderson-clarke, Nick Megarrity, Thomas Macgill, Dion Steigenberger.

Dookie United 7.7.49 lost to Longwood 7.9.51

Dookie Best: Kyle Orchard, Tom Johnstone, Ryan Mckenna, Jack Threlfall, Henry Cook, Joel Bee.

Longwood Best: Jye Formosa, Jordan Formosa, Dillon Hardy, Bailey McMurtrie, Rhys Cason, Nathan Watson.

Merrigum 1.0.6 lost to Shepparton East 25.20.170

Merrigum Best: Jordan Easton, Darcy Collins, Charlie Angley, Zak Parkinson, Harley Constable, Jordan Hutton.

Shepparton Best: Zac Groombridge, Adam Fichera, Brandon Corish, Lachie Keady, Matt Rendina, Ryan Pfieffer.

Murchison 7.14.56 defeated Stanhope 3.7.25.

Murchison Best: Joshua Wild, Sam Mackrill, Aaron Miller, Michael Coad, Aidan Lloyd, Jayedo Hexter.

Stanhope Best: Jonathan Pearson, Adam Lovison, Lukas Hanslow, Layne Baker, Noah Hanneysee.

A GRADE NETBALL

Rushworth 32 lost to Violet Town 44

Lancaster 45 defeated Undera 41

Gigarre 43 defeated Avenel 28

Nagambie 51 lost to Tallygaroopna 60

Dookie 57 defeated Longwood 19

Merrigum 23 lost to Shepparton East 50

Murchison 27 lost to Stanhope 42

PHOTO: LFNC

CLEARING THE BALL: Gregre Hutton slams the ball on his boot to clear for Violet Town.

LEADNG THE CHARGE: Macey Ross played a solid game in defence. PHOTOS: Amber Hulm

Redlegs’ seniors go back to back

AT last, we have done it.

The Longwood Redleg’s senior footballers beat a top six side - Dookie at Dookie - last Saturday.

On a day that had at times strong winds, heavy rain, and sunshine, the Redlegs, despite not scoring in the final term, hung on to win by two points in a nail-biting finish.

The final score was 7.9.51 to 7.7.49 with cousins Dak Pellegrino and the super cool Rhys Cason contributing two vital goals each.

In the heavy going the J Formosa’s were in their element with hard ball wins

and excellent support from defenders Nathan Watson, Dillon Hardy and Bailey McMurtrie.

Good to see our reserve footballers put a full team on the park with no double ups - and although no success this week, full credit to the coach and,players who wear our colours proudly.

Captain Joel Gilder once again with a major and younger players Tom (The Fox) Goodman Cooper Gilder Ryley McDonald and Tyler Speedy leading the way.

Our U18 footballers played Nagambie at the Lakeside oval and showed some

good passages of ball movement and mature football.

Popular big man Nathan Groom, co-captain Harry Shiner defensive leader Tom Skinner and the versatile Seth Kilroy were four quarter performers who set a great example for their teammates.

The U14’ football team was a bit light on for numbers and troubled by the strong wind the team found the going hard against second placed Dookie.

Just the one goal for the day but no lack of effort with ruckman Wade Morgan, captain Cooper Goodall and the hard running Coen Allison showing out.

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Gold Coast SUNS vs. St Kilda (HBS)

Carlton vs. Port Adelaide (MRVL) (T)

Geelong Cats vs. Essendon (GMHBA) (N)

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Sunday, July 16

North Melbourne vs. Hawthorn (MRVL)

West Coast Eagles vs. Richmond (OS) (T)

The bright spot for the day on the netball court for the Redlegs was the U17’s collecting their first points for the season with an entertaining 30 goals all draw against Dookie.

The key defenders Kady FrancisSmith and Larni Shiner were excellent all game.

Gun recruit Willow Harper and Peta Webster were our best players in the undermanned U15s match against an unbeaten Dookie side.

In the C grade defender Christie Atkins showed the way while in the B grade shooter Emily Jenkinson and consistent

defender Maddi Milne were among the better players although neither side was able to record a win.

The A grade girls also playing against an undefeated team found the conditions and the opposition too much to overcome.

Mid court players Tammy Quinlan and Larni Shiner, shooters Toni Watson and Stevie Dickman were the award winners with consistent efforts across four quarters.

With Redlegs stadium unplayable the round 12 action continues at Lakeside oval against Nagambie this Saturday.

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A grade netballers flex their muscle with dominant display

By NICK MCCABE

EUROA Magpies’ A grade netballers put on a dominant display to comfortably take the points against Benalla last Saturday.

Both teams started the game looking fantastic in the NAIDOC Week dresses, with a Acknowledgment of Country ceremony held before the game.

Euroa started the game with relentless pressure throughout the court.

Grace Warnock settled into the goalkeeper role quickly, working with Tylah Marchbank.

Both girls gave second and third efforts to see the ball sent down to the Magpies’ goal end and despite the gusty winds, were rewarded.

The Magpies appeared to be able to find another gear in the second quarter which the Saints could not match.

The pace of the ball getting into the goal ring quickly was largely through the efforts of Kellie Davidson and Eliza Hoare.

The defence end with Kellie, Sophie Owen and Tylah and Grace only conceding two goals for the quarter.

With a strong lead going into the thirdquarter Euroa’s confidence was evident and the pressure over the ball was making it difficult for Benalla to get a flowing game.

Again, the defence end prevailed with numerous intercepts, sending the ball forward.

Sarah Ternes, who had come into goal shooter, quickly got into the groove with Mia Sudomirski and goals were dropping for both.

In the last quarter the rain was making the conditions treacherous with a very slippery court surface, but Euroa was able to deal with the conditions better and finished a strong game, playing four good quarters of netball.

Final score: Euroa 69 defeated Benalla 16. Coaches’ best players were – Tylah Marchbank, Grace Warncock and Kellie Davidson.

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Magpies win in wet

By SCOTT WATSON

A VERY cold and wet day greeted the Magpie senior footballers as they took to the field in Benalla on Saturday.

A number of changes to the team from the previous match - unavailability of Jack McKernan, Cohen Paul, Harrison Jarvie and Marcus Varley - included a very excited debutante Mitchell Walters, who had earned a call-up to the senior side through his excellent play in the under 18 team.

This reward for effort after having suffered a serious leg injury in the second half of 2022 season was a testament to Mitchell’s determi-

nation, resilience and skill level.

Also re-joining the team were JD Hayes, Ryan Hill and Zac Gleeson.

Matthew Ivill had the task of curbing the dangerous Jarrod Waite, yet like all good teams there were times throughout the afternoon where Ivill needed his teammates to assist - and assist they did.

Ivill’s role in ensuring this opponent did not ‘get off the chain’ went a long way to ensuring his team had a win.

Jack Frewen played superbly along the half-back line as did young gun Ryan Hill and key defender Ryan Pendlebury.

With only 11 goals between the two teams kicked for the day, the

reliance on forwards to create some scoreboard pressure was very real.

Adam Giobbi (three goals) and Craig Bamford (two goals) rose to the occasion here as they contributed well, particularly in the second half of the match, as the Magpies drew away from their opposition.

Andrew Smith had a dour contest all afternoon with his highly fancied opponent yet the use of the ball by midfielders Andrew Bell, Will Hayes and Jacob Gleeson meant the Euroa side had the ball in their hands for much of the afternoon.

The class and skill level of the Magpies was a telling factor in the end – young players like Will Creevey and Lachie Hill continuing

to show everyone they are going to be fantastic players for this club for years to come.

Major ball winners for the Magpies were Will Hayes (41 disposals), Ryan Pendlebury (28) and Max Gleeson (26).

The next challenge will be Shepparton United at Deakin Reserve this Saturday.

Final score: Euroa 7.12.53 defeated Benalla 4.8.32

Euroa best players: Jack Frewen, Adam Giobbi, Lachie Hill, Andrew Smith, Ryan Hill, Will Creevey. Euroa goal kickers: Adam Giobbi (3), Craig Bamford (2), Jett Trotter (1), Andrew Bell (1).

MAJOR BALL WINNER: Will Hayes lead the count for both teams finishing with a classy 41 disposals.

BUSY AFTERNOON: Jack Frewen had a busy aftrenoon patrolling the Euroa defensive 50.

SCRAPPY AFFAIR: It was a wet and muddy contest at the Benalla Showgrounds on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Raelee Jager