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Euroa Show to return in 2024
By EUROA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
THE Euroa Agricultural Society is thrilled to announce the return of the Euroa Show, marking its 132nd year with a series of exciting events from October 25 to 27.
This year, the Euroa Showgrounds will host the 2024 CopRice Victoria Yard Dog Championship, enhancing a growing section of our agricultural show.
The championship will span over three days, from October 25 to 27, showcasing the extraordinary skills of yard dogs and their handlers.
On the eve of the show, Friday, October 25, the Euroa
Agricultural Society is proud to partner with Euroa Speed Shear for a Cause to present the second annual Speed Shear event.
This fast-paced competition not only highlights the talents of our shearers but also supports a very important cause, with all profits after expenses being donated to Beyond Blue.
The main event day, Saturday, October 26, promises a full schedule of all your favourite traditional attractions.
Enjoy an array of farm animals, livestock exhibitions, insightful demonstrations, and engaging agricultural competitions.
Highlights include prizewinning cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, wool, and talented shearers, all celebrating our rich agricultural roots.
Our much-loved pavilion exhibits will once again feature the finest local produce, handcrafts, baked goods, stunning floral arrangements, and artwork.
The dedication and creativity of our community will be on full display, offering something for everyone to admire.
Of course, the classic sideshows, exhilarating rides, show bags, trade stalls and engaging entertainment will ensure a fun-filled day for the entire family.
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WHIP IT REAL GOOD: Stewart Bryant cracks his whip at the 2023 Euroa Show. PHOTO: Dale Mann
Broughton family last week presented a giant cheque for $120,000 to MND Victoria, following their successful fundraising event last month. It was the largest ever donation received by MND Victoria. Pictured are Hannah Broughton, Jack Broughton, Colin Broughton, Daniel Woodrow (MND Victoria), Lucy Broughton, Mikayla Vella (MND Victoria), Maggie Broughton and MND Victoria CEO Kate Johnson. Story on page 7.
PHOTO: Nicole Teunon
Join a community panel to probe Euroa’s “town identity”
New Euroa brand will seek to attract more tourists to the shire
THE Euroa Chamber of Commerce (ECOC) and Euroa Community Action Group (ECAG) are inviting community members to be part of a consultation panel focusing on Euroa’s town identity.
Join the panel on Monday, July 22 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Euroa Library.
As part of their ongoing commitment to boosting tourism in the region, ECOC and ECAG are seeking to develop a clear, unique town identity strategy for Euroa.
The aim of this town identity strategy is to better communicate our strengths and unique features, thereby increasing awareness of Euroa as a potential destination for travellers.
ECOC and ECAG will be conducting extensive research across Euroa and surrounds, engaging members of the community to determine what we, as a community, believe sets us apart.
This will form the basis on which we will develop our town identity, informed by current academic research on tourism marketing in regional Australia.
The resulting town identity will give our community the tools to communicate cohesively with potential visitors, presenting Euroa as an attractive overarching destination, rather than an array of individual things to see and do.
Doing this solidifies our communications with our target audiences, and delivers a stronger message that is more likely to influence a traveller’s decision to visit.
The work being done will also include the creation of a “playbook” that will help local tourism operators in the region adopt the new town identity.
This will include a number
WHAT MAKES EUROA UNIQUE?:
Euroa’s giant magpie sculpture pictured at its grand unveiling in August 2023.
of resources that will help individual operators align their own communications with the overarching town identity.
Spaces are limited, so RSVP early to avoid disappointment.
Contact tom@pace.com.au to register your interest.
The project is being led by the Euroa Chamber of Commerce and the Euroa Community Action Group with thanks to Strathbogie Shire Council Pitch My Project funding.
Haines chairing separate inquiry
LAST week, an article in The Euroa Gazette (published under the headline “Council feeling burden”, appearing on pages 1 and 2) incorrectly stated Member for Indi Helen Haines is a member of the standing committee chairing the State Government’s “inquiry into local government funding and services”.
Dr Haines is a member of the standing committee chairing a separate, Federal Government inquiry, which is also probing financial sustainability challenges faced by local governments.
PROJECT IN THIRD STAGE: Monday’s town identity panel event is part of the “Euroa Branding Project to enhance tourism and visitation”, a winner of council’s Pitch My Project initiative in both 2023 and 2024. The project is in its third stage.
Closure of Drysdale Road delayed until Monday
THE Drysdale Road Bridge is set to be rehabilitated this month, requiring the closure of Drysdale Road in Euroa from next week.
The works were set to begin on Monday last week but were rescheduled due to rain.
The bridge, located near Longwood-Pranjip Road, incurred damage to one if its abutments during the October 2022 flood event, according to a council report.
Waratah Constructions Pty Ltd of Benalla will be paid $312,430.80 to reconstruct the abutment on the western side.
A detour route around the site using Nelsons Road will be established until the completion of the works.
According to council’s June report, the completion date was expected during August.
The project was funded in the 2023/24 council budget.
It was deemed ineligible for Emergency Management Victoria funding.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla to visit Australia
THEIR Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will hit Australian shores in October this year, but the monarchs will not visit the Strathbogie Shire or even Victoria.
The King and Queen will travel to the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. This will be The King’s first visit to Australia as Sovereign.
“I am honoured to welcome The King and Queen on their first Royal Visit to Australia later this year, they are always welcome visitors,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
“The King has a deep regard for our great nation, and has always spoken warmly of the time he has spent here and the astounding beauty of our extraordinary continent.”
The King shares a long history with and affection for Australia, having previously made 15 official visits to our nation and having visited every state and territory.
During this visit, The King and Queen will travel to the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales.
Official Australian portraits of The King and Queen have now been released and can be downloaded from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website.
In the official portraits, The King wears The Sovereign’s Badge of the Order of Australia, while The Queen wears the Wattle Brooch which was gifted to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia in 1954.
Australians can request printed versions of the portraits through their MP in their state or territory.
Euroa Show to return in 2024
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The Euroa Agricultural Society’s annual horse events will continue throughout the weekend, with competitions on both Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27. Saturday will feature harness horses, pony club activities, stock horses, and fun ring.
On Sunday, spectators can enjoy three rings dedicated to open saddle horses and riders, as well as three rings showcasing various breeds.
Rainfall (Euroa Township)
Some 12mm of rain fell at Euroa (Castle Creek at Telford Bridge) in the week ending 10am Monday, July 15, including 4.6mm on Tuesday, July 9, 1mm on Wednesday, July 10, 5.8mm on Friday, July 12 5.8 and 1.6mm on Saturday, July 13.
Stay connected with us for the latest updates by visiting www.euroashow. org.au or following us on Facebook @ EuroaAgSociety.
Keep an eye out for our 2024 show schedule to be released and entries to open for all pavilion and outdoor classes. Digital and hardcopy schedules will be available.
Mark your calendars and spread the word.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Euroa Agricultural Show.
TINY TOTS: Noah, Adrian (master tiny tot) and Maddie at the 2023 Euroa Show. PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
PHOTO: Dale Mann
Suspended councillor Chris Raeburn eyes October comeback for Strathbogie Shire
By DARREN CHAITMAN
VIOLET Town’s Chris Raeburn, one of the five Strathbogie Shire councillors suspended in December 2023 by Local Government Minister Melissa Horne, will run as a candidate in the October 2024 council elections.
Mr Raeburn, who served as Strathbogie Shire Council’s mayor from 2020 to 2021, was the most experienced of his council colleagues elected in 2020, having been a City of Port Melbourne councillor from 1986 to 1994, and mayor for two of those years.
The former logistics and operations coordinator bought an 80-acre Violet Town farm with his partner in 2017.
“I didn’t finish where I wanted to finish,” Mr Raeburn said when asked why he was running for council again.
“I still think I can give something back to this community.”
How will he do that?
“Work with fellow councillors, the new administration, and also working with the complete community of the Strathbogie Shire,” he said.
Rather than pursue particular issues in council, he said his aim would be to represent the community openly and honestly.
“I’m here to represent the whole, to make sure that everybody’s got a place and has access to talk to councillors about
what’s going on around the shire,” he said.
“If I say to someone that I will look into something, I will look into it.
“If I believe an issue is not a local government issue, I’ll let people know this.
“What you see is what you get, and that’s what a lot of people really like about me.”
But why vote for a councillor who was suspended?
“I believe I was probably one of the few councillors who was legitimately representing the whole community, was work-
Strathbogie’s
ing well with the staff, and I’m an open person who will work with anyone,” he said.
As previously reported by this masthead, two loose but distinct groups formed in the previous council, and Mr Raeburn was aligned with former councillors Laura Binks and Sally Hayes-Burke.
These three have made comments implying their own conduct was better than some of their councillor colleagues, whose allegedly poor behaviour and governance saw the appointment of municipal
monitors and the eventual suspension of council.
But given the two groups failed to work together constructively according to Peter Stephenson’s final report as municipal monitor, why would Mr Raeburn work well with a new council group?
“Occasionally, you’ll have [some councillors] become controlling or want to take control; you’ve just got to work through it, sometimes you can, sometimes you can’t,” he said.
“All I can do is hope that the new council will work together as one to ensure that Strathbogie Shire is once again under councillors running of council.”
Mr Raeburn admitted local government has become “very bureaucratic”.
“I believe we have to get fundamentally back to what originally local government was; it was about providing a good service to your ratepayer,” he said.
But he warned that councillors must work within the constraints of the Local Government Act.
“We’ve got policies and procedures, and you must work within those; if you try and work outside of them, that’s when you get slapped and things happen,” he said.
Does he mean municipal monitors get appointed?
“I’ll say no more,” Mr Raeburn said with a smile.
Clark Holloway will put his hand up for council at this October’s election
By DARREN CHAITMAN
FORMER United States Navy operative living in the hills is one of the first to announce he will run as a candidate in the October 2024 Strathbogie Shire Council elections.
Strathbogie’s Clark Holloway was a surface warfare officer in the United States Navy from 1998 to 2005.
On transitioning to civilian life in 2005, Mr Holloway relocated from the USA to Australia, where he worked as a financial analyst and business analyst for organisations including JPMorgan, ANZ, Westpac and University of Woolongong, according to a CV provided to this masthead.
He moved to Strathbogie in 2016, where he works as a financial consultant and farmer while operating his own transport company.
In a written candidate statement, Mr Holloway has outlined five priorities for council, which have been summarised by this masthead.
1. Delivering value – never allowing funds to be “frittered away on senseless vanity projects”.
2. Locals come first – not Melbournites or tourists.
3. Farmers matter – he does not want to see “good productive land” rezoned from “primary production” to “rural living”.
4. Transparency is a paramount – “everything that coun-
cil does needs to be open to public scrutiny,” he said.
5. Good strategy yields good results – for example, smart, preventive action instead of seeing the same stretch of road patched over annually.
The American-accented Mr Holloway said a recent highlight of his financial consulting work was his engagement in 2021 on the Westgate Tunnel Project, in relation to the project’s precast concrete facility at Benalla.
He claims that working with the project team and head contractor, he identified that suppliers had overcharged the Victorian government over $21 million
of taxpayer funds.
Mr Holloway said the charges were reversed after his analysis.
He plans to bring the same eye for wasteful expenditure to his role as a councillor, saying he wants to “contribute whatever part I can to eliminating the wasteful, lackadaisical approach the council’s executed in spending… money”.
He believes council has poorly spent money received from government grants. As an example, he cited council’s update of its logo in 2022, which features a swirly ‘S’ “that some derisively called the tapeworm”, he said.
“My take on that is, is it better than the branding they replaced?
“No, I think it’s worse.”
However, a 2022 council factsheet states the new logo was designed by council’s inhouse graphic designer.
Council has confirmed the staff member was not paid using a government grant.
“Same thing is happening in Strathbogie town,” Mr Holloway continued.
“They’ve got this streetscape money [to upgrade streetscapes in the shire’s townships], and they’re spending it very poorly.
“I can tell it’s going to be worse; it’s not finished yet, but it’s going to be worse than it was.”
Despite critiquing council projects, the former Navy warfare officer emphasised he would not “start a war” with council staff, referring to a dynamic that contributed to the previous councillor group’s suspension.
“I don’t tell anyone that I’m going to go in and fix the shire,” Mr Holloway said.
“I’ll just go one step at a time.
“Whatever I can see that doesn’t look quite right, I will investigate it and try and make it better without trying to start a war with staff or the CEO.
“I believe it’s better to try and work with people.
“I believe 90 percent of people try to do the right thing in their jobs.”
EYES ON A COMEBACK: Mr Raeburn in good spirits despite the wet weather, as he says goodbye after an interview with The Euroa Gazette. PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
EARLY BIRD: Strathbogie’s Clark Holloway is one of the first to announce he will run as a candidate in the October 2024 Strathbogie Shire Council elections.
Congratulations to the awardees in the 2023-24 Pitch my Project initiative
Since its inception, Council has funded more than 20 community projects throughout the Shire. This year, Council has allocated $300,000 for Pitch My Project as part of the draft 2024-25 Budget with $50,000 available across each of the six strategic focus areas in the Council Plan.
• $50,000 for Euroa Strathbogie Shire Art Trail
• $50,000 for Strathbogie Walking Path
• $50,000 for Euroa Branding Project Stage
• $50,000 for Longwood Nature Play Space Stage 2
• $50,000 for Avenel Memorial Hall
• $50,000 for Ruffy Tablelands Centre Verandah
Council elections on 26 October
To vote in this year’s council elections you must be on the voters’ roll by 4pm Wednesday 7 August. To check your enrolment, go to the VEC website https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/
Hurray last day for your feedback on
• Draft Play and Open Space Strategy
• Draft Lease and Licensing Policy
• Updated Draft Governance Rules to include changes to the Election Period Policy
For more information or to make a submission, please visit the Share Strathbogie engagement portal www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or contact Council.
Feedback closes 5pm, Wednesday 17 July 2024.
Avenel hosting ARTBOX
ARTBOX opened on 2 July, featuring an exhibition of artwork by local Longwood artist Jenny Kelly. You will find ARTBOX in Jubilee Park. Facelift for Bicentennial Park Play Space
This play space will be closed for the month of July for a complete facelift. Local primary and kinda children voted for some new adventure play equipment and an educational bike track. Added to the new adventure equipment will be some brightly coloured stylish and durable shade sails. It is expected that the park will reopen at the end of July.
Careers at Strathbogie
We’re looking for talented people to join our team:
Executive Assistant to CEO
Full Time, On-going Band
6 - $84,113 per annum + 11% superannuation
Closing date: July 22, 2024
Rates & Revenue Officer
– Debts Collection
Part Time (0.4), Temporary
Band 5 - $71,444 pro-rata, per annum + 11% superannuation
Closing date: July 22, 2024
Procurement Assistant
Part Time (0.2), On-going Band
4 - $66,204 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation
Closing date: July 22, 2024
Face-painter Cherry Princess returning to farmers’ market
By HELEN BROOK
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.
Request for Tender Municipal Building Services
Lump sum contract
Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced persons/ organisations for the provision of building surveying services which includes compliance and enforcement activities in accordance with the Building Act 1993 and related legislation.
Tenders received until 4pm AST Friday 19 July 2024
Roads Reseal Program 2024-2025
Lump Sum Contract
Strathbogie Shire seeks tender submission from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to reseal roads with Bitumen and Aggregates resurfacing as specified in the reseal designs. Total length of seals will be about 50km.
Tenders received until 4pm AST
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Design & Construct of 2 play spaces - Strathbogie and Moglonemby
Strathbogie Shire seeks tender submission from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to Design AND Construct x 2 play spaces; Strathbogie township and Moglonemby.
Tenders received until 4pm AST Wednesday 24 July 2024
Construction of Kerb & Channel and Stormwater Works at Kirkland Avenue, Euroa
Lump sum contract.
Contract Number 24/25-08
Strathbogie Shire seeks tender submissions from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to undertake the Construction of Kerb & Channel and Stormwater Works at Kirkland Avenue, Euroa.
Tenders received until 4pm AST Friday 26 July 2024
Major Patching Program 2024-2025 Lump Sum Contract.
Contract Number 24/25-01
Tenders received until 4pm AST Wednesday 31 July 2024
Strathbogie Shire seeks tender submissions from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to undertake the annual Major Patching Program.
Tenderers are referred to the Strathbogie Shire website: www.strathbogie.vic. gov.au/tenders for the full Project Scope and tender submission.
Tenders may only be viewed and lodged online through the Tendersearch portal accessible via our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/tenders.
Strathbogie Shire does not accept hardcopy, email or fax tender submissions.
STAND FOR COUNCIL 2024
Scan now for candidate information www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
EUROA Farmers Market is on this Saturday, July 20, and we really are in the middle of winter.
It is cold and wet, great for the crops and plants, farm size and home garden size.
Kirkland Avenue has been perfect for Euroa Farmers Market and this Saturday will see another market along the avenue.
The food vans will be in the food court area around the Ford McKernan shed in Rotary Park with all other food related stalls on the park side of Kirkland Ave and all the craft stalls on the church side.
There will be a few regulars missing as they take their winter break but there will be new producers as well.
So, if you come across a product you haven’t seen before stop and have a chat with the person behind the table of goods, there is a pretty good chance that they made or grew that item so they know all about it.
This sort of stuff warms your heart with goodness.
On the community BBQ this month is Euroa Toy Library.
A great group of parents and friends creating a wonderful service for our kids.
Talking about kids, face painter Cherry Princess will be back.
Free face-painting from 10am to 12pm. Get in line.
Music will be provided by a new duo to Euroa Farmers Market: Double Trouble. Make them welcome. Dogs are also very welcome at Euroa Farmers Market, make sure they are happy and on a leash.
I hope to see all your happy faces at Euroa’s own monthly farmers market on Saturday, July 20 from 9am to 1pm.
For more information about the market, call me, Helen, on 0447 360 059.
Tim Tamlin’s first week as council CEO
By DARREN CHAITMAN
TIM Tamlin began his term as Strathbogie Shire Council’s interim CEO on Monday.
In April, council announced the resignation of former CEO Julie Salomon.
Council’s people and governance director, Amanda Tingay, filled the role of acting CEO after Ms Salomon left on July 4.
Mr Tamlin was due to attend his first public Strathbogie Shire Council meeting last night, on Tuesday, July 16.
He was the CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council for over nine years, from 2009 to 2019, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He has also served two stints as an interim CEO, first at Kingston City Council in 2021 and then at Campaspe Shire Council from 2022-2023.
In May, The Euroa Gazette asked Mr Tamlin to describe his leadership style.
“I like to be kept really busy and I like getting out and about meeting people and staff,” he said.
“I have a very strong ethical base – so, for me, integrity, trust and openness is key, and respect.”
He said he is respectful of community views and is always keen to hear what people have to say, before forming his own opinion.
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the first to notice his name includes “Tim Tam”.
He and the biscuit entered the world in the same year, in 1964, and people have been commenting on it since his school days.
“You can get called a lot worse,” Mr Tamlin said.
He was appointed by council’s CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee, which is comprised of administrator Peter Stephenson and an independent member, Wendy Jones, who is the chair.
Mr Tamlin was selected after a “selected invitation process targeting experienced former local government CEOs”, according to council’s April and May meeting reports.
A permanent CEO will be recruited after councillors
are elected in October.
In April, administrator Peter Stephenson told this masthead: “My experience would tell me the opportune time to start recruiting [for a permanent CEO] would be when induction’s finished and then probably have someone on board before the middle of [next] year.”
“If you started recruiting as soon as [councillors] are elected, they don’t know what they’re looking for,” he said.
“It’s one of the most important roles a councillor has, to elect their CEO.
“And unless the council has an idea of what it wants to achieve as a group, then it’s very hard for them to determine who the person is to deliver that.”
WINTER PRODUCE TABLE: Get all your winter produce at the Euroa Farmers Market on Saturday.
NEW CEO: Tim Tamlin began his term as Strathbogie Shire Council’s interim CEO on Monday.
Tourists wreak havoc at Sevens Creek Park
Six male tourists from Sydney exploded concrete slab when lighting fire to keep warm yypggp
By DARREN CHAITMAN
IN a misguided attempt to keep warm on Thursday afternoon, a group of Sydney tourists lit a fire at Euroa’s Seven Creeks Park, causing a slab of concrete to explode and sending the CFA, police, and council into a tizz.
“The group of tourists that were travelling through decided they’d light an open fire on the concrete strip beside [an enclosed bench table],” Euroa CFA incident controller Adam Wright said.
“It got that hot and the concrete exploded; blew the top layer of the concrete apart.”
The job had been called in by Euroa CFA firefighter Tyson Thomson, who spotted the fire while driving back from a delivery job.
“You could see flames from the road,” Mr Thomson said.
His captain suggested he call council, but council handballed it right back to
the CFA, according to Mr Thomson.
Not to argue, the CFA dispatched two trucks to the scene.
“By the time we got there, the people had tried to dispose of the evidence in the creek,” Mr Thomson alleged.
“Sort of kicked all the bits of timber, the coal and the debris into the creek.
“They said, ‘there’s no sign to say we can’t have a fire’.
“So, then we got the police involved.”
Leading Senior Constable Ian Hamill of Violet Town Police, who had been filling in at the Euroa Police Station on Thursday afternoon, arrived at the scene promptly.
The Strathbogie Shire Council ranger also attended.
“There were six young males from New South Wales passing through the town,” Ld Sen Const Hammill recounted.
“They stopped in the park, it was a little cold, so they went and bought a bag
of firewood and some heat beads to light a fire.”
The supplies were believed to be purchased from Burtons IGA in Euroa.
“There was no intention to cause any damage, which is an element for us to charge someone with a damage offence,” Ld Sen Const Hammill continued.
“So, at this stage the names have been passed on to the Shire and it will end up being a civil process between the Shire and these males to recoup the money to repair the damage.”
He said the tourists did not necessarily do anything wrong.
“Doing it on the concrete was a safe place, but it just caused some damage... there’s no signs not allowing that,” Ld Sen Const Hammill said.
But he would not recommend others follow their lead.
“I’d advise them against it, and hopefully the Shire puts appropriate signage
Council calls for sports strategy input
STRATHBOGIE Shire
Council is calling on residents to help shape a comprehensive new sports strategy to guide future maintenance, renewal and development of infrastructure for organised community sport.
The strategy will focus on formal community sport
participation and the necessary infrastructure by identifying future needs and upgrades.
To help shape the strategy, council wants to know what sports and activities community members take part in, what motivates people to get involved and what makes
it easy or hard to engage in these activities such as distance to travel and the quality of facilities.
Residents are invited to have their say on council’s online platform, Share Strathbogie.
The survey closes at 5pm on Friday, August 9.
Local jobs lost as prison closes
DHURRINGILE Prison, a minimum-security prison located between in Dhurringile, between Murchison and Tatura, will close its doors at the end of August.
Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said the closure had taken staff by surprise, with many finding out about their termination through media reports.
“Staff at the prison were kept in the dark about the fu-
ture of the prison, only finding out as news of its closure became public knowledge,”
Ms Cleeland said.
“With just eight weeks until the prison closes its doors, there has still been no discussion about the transition process or re-training support for those who lost their jobs.
“The only option provided to staff so far has been to uproot their lives and move
across the state to other facilities or find employment in a new industry locally.
“This is simply not enough time for staff to make a transition that will have a major impact on their careers and the livelihoods of their families.”
Ms Cleeland said the decision was an example of Labor’s “heartless and reckless” management of projects.
up,” he said.
Mr Thomson said the incident could have been much worse.
“It was dangerous, and the worst part is it could have got worse because those pods are made out of timber and metal, so if they left it any longer, the pod would have caught fire as well,” he said.
Strathbogie Shire Council did not respond to questions regarding the incident by deadline.
CFA firefighter Tyson Thomson
LOCATION, PRIVACY & SPACE
FIRE FLOATIES: (Below)
alleged the tourists “tried to dispose of the evidence in the creek”.
HOT MESS: A fire lit by Sydney tourists to “keep warm” exploded a slab of concrete at Seven Creeks Park in Euroa.
Mawson’s deserves the accolades
CONGRATULATIONS, Gayle Mawson, with your sparkling personality and happy attitude with life.
You don’t need another award, but to your credit and to your very capable staff, I predict your bakery will continue to keep winning awards because you have great care and attention to the people entering your bakery.
I will be in soon to sample your chicken satay pie.
Ted More, Euroa
Chinamans Bridge is not ours
I CHALLENGE the administrator’s public washing of hands in last week’s The Euroa Gazette (“Council feeling the burden”, July 10) while claiming the state has abused cost-shifting, at ratepayers’ expense, by gifting Chinamans Bridge to Strathbogie Shire Council.
This is a furphy.
The ex-CEO and Peter Stephenson accepted a false proposition.
A redundant and replaced old VicRoads bridge, Chinamans Bridge, never was, nor can it be a shire responsibility.
We’re encouraging farmers to register with Rural Aid, so that our organisation and its passionate donors, can support farmers’ wellbeing and safety with a hand-up.
Rural Aid’s range of assistance measures help farmers improve their lives and businesses before, during and after disaster events – be it drought, bushfire or flood.
Rural Aid’s mental health and wellbeing team do a fantastic job of heading on-farm to chat with primary producers, at no cost to the farmer.
Our financial, water and fodder assistance provides urgent relief for farmers in need.
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Merton: Merton General Store
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Shepparton: Lovell’s Newsagency
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Defiance in the USA
A NUTTER, loose and roaming free, Took pot-shots at poor Donald T. What motivated him to sin?
With Donald gone, then Joe might win.
But Donald lives another day; He’s tough as nails, or so they say. With higher aims on his agenda, Donald Trump will not surrender!
Craig Penny, Terip Terip
Editor’s note: As of 11am Monday (AEST), US authorities had not yet confirmed the attacker’s motives, according to The New York Times and other media outlets.
The large bill is clear proof of costshifting placed on ratepayers by nonelected bureaucrats.
A new council will be compromised by bad administration.
Robin Weatherald, Euroa
Reaching out for help takes strength
THIS year’s Farm Safety Week theme is “in safe hands”.
Rural Aid’s mission is to stand with farmers when they need it most.
And our Farm Recovery Events supply farmers with a team of volunteers, ready to tackle farming jobs post-disaster. It takes strength to reach out for help. We want farmers to treat themselves as their most precious business asset and be open to receiving help with their busy workload.
One conversation at the right time with the right person can change everything. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to see how we can help.”
Visit www.ruralaid.org.au or call 1300 327 624.
John Warlters, Rural Aid CEO
FASHION FRIDAY: Coloured shirt/scrubs Friday last week at Euroa Health’s GraniteHil aged care facility saw Adele and Denise arrive to work in scrubs printed with their own selfies. PHOTO: Euroa Health, Facebook
MORNING IN EUROA: This stunning picture was captured at about 8.45am in Euroa on Saturday, as a foggy Friday evening continued into the morning. PHOTO: Willem Bouma, Facebook
Broughton family’s $120k donation the largest ever received by MND Victoria
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By NICOLE TEUNON
ON Wednesday last week, Strathbogie’s Broughton family – Colin, Lucy, Jack, Hannah and Maggie –had the honour of presenting MND Victoria with a giant cheque for the sum of $120,000.
MND Victoria CEO Kate Johnson, general manager and head of community engagement Daniel Woodrow, and events and community engagement supporter Mikayla Vella, made a special trip from their office in Canterbury to our little town of Strathbogie to thank the Broughton family in person.
The $120,000 donation presented to MND Victoria was the total combined amount raised from “A Night for Jane”, which was held last month, and Jane’s MND fundraising page.
This is the largest donation MND Victoria has ever received.
In a statement, Ms Johnson said: “Every day our goal at MND Victoria is to provide the best possible care and support for people living with MND.”
“In order to do this, we rely on community fundraisers like this incredible event hosted in Strathbogie, in memory of Jane Broughton,” she said.
“We were absolutely blown away to hear that this incredible group came together to raise $120,000 and we were thrilled to tell them that we would be able to purchase a new delivery van for our vital equipment service, and that it will be dedicated to the memory of Jane.
“Our enormous gratitude and thanks to Colin, his family, friends and networks, for bringing together such a wonderful event in a small amount of time, that will positively impact those living with MND now.
“Until there’s a cure, there’s care.”
There is no cure for MND yet, but there are treatments and supports that improve quality of life and may help people to live longer.
MND Victoria has been established for 43 years and provide crucial care to not only individuals living with MND but also their loved ones, extended families, friends, and workmates that are impacted.
They provide support services at no cost to the person living with MND and their family.
The Broughton family know this
money will make a huge difference to those currently living with MND and are honoured that a van will be purchased and named in memory of Jane Broughton.
This brand new van will be a key tool in delivering equipment to those currently living with MND within Victoria.
MND Victoria runs an equipment loan library.
This service assists people living with motor neurone disease live safer, more engaged and independent lives.
And this van will ensure that those in need will receive these items quickly.
“We could never have imagined that the fundraiser would be as successful as it was,” Colin Broughton said.
“To raise the largest single donation MND has ever received is an honour.
“And to be able to name this van in Jane’s memory is a privilege.
“Jane would be so thrilled with this amazing outcome.”
Government inquiry recommends tax on sugary drinks
A SUGAR tax is among 23 recommendations handed to the Federal Government in a new report on tackling diabetes and obesity.
The report was produced by the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Support following a parliamentary inquiry.
Three key recommendations focused on food labelling reforms targeting added sugar to allow consumers to clearly identity the content of added sugar (recommendation 3), introducing a levy on sugar-sweetened beverages (recommendation 4) and regulating marketing and advertising aimed at promoting unhealthy food too children (recommendation 5).
According to the report, approximately five percent of Australians are known to live with diabetes, with overwhelming evidence that the number of Australians diagnosed with the condition will continue to rise.
Member for Indi Helen Haines said she was pleased a parliamentary inquiry highlighting the challenges
faced by people with diabetes has been completed and there is comprehensive list of recommendations for the government to act on.
“Expanding subsidised access to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors are recommendations in this report that the government should act on without delay,” she said.
“Access to these supports would make a real difference in the lives of people in Indi living with diabetes, many of whom I have spoken to about this and supported their advocacy.”
“Front-of-pack ‘added sugar’ labelling would go a long way to helping people make healthier choices when grocery shopping and buying food and drinks on the go.
“As a former nurse and public health researcher, I encourage the government to take steps to regulate advertising of sugary foods to children and raise awareness about the longterm impacts added sugar has on our health.
“Preventative measures such as these can significantly reduce the risks of developing diabetes.”
SUGAR TAX PROPOSED: A levy on sugar-sweetened beverages is among 23 recommendations handed to the Federal Government in a report on tackling diabetes and obesity.
More than 50 countries have introduced a levy on sugar-sweetened drinks, with studies in the UK, South Africa and Mexico showing reduced consumption of these drinks and less sugar added to some products.
“The Federal Government should follow international best practice to
Euroa Third Age Club’s winter update
By JOAN OSBOURNE
ON Satu rday, July 13 there was a wonderful Christmas in July concert featuring Jimmy Davidson, Gayle Mawson, Alister McLean and Jarrod Davidson at the Euroa Third Age Club.
Plenty of great music, dancing and a good crowd who all had a wonderful night.
Greg Dudley and Rod Grant provided a great Sunday afternoon’s entertainment on Sunday, July 14.
It was also great to hear Bernie Walker recite some wonderful poems.
Thank you to all attended and particularly those who provided the delicious food for the afternoon tea.
A big thank you to Mary Cook who greeted everyone and also to those who helped in the kitchen. Your help was greatly appreciated.
The August lunch will be held at the Euroa Hotel on Thursday, August 8 at 12pm.
The cost will be $18.50 for a two course meal and all members and seniors are welcome to attend.
Please book you place by calling Pam Vaughan on 0400 593 773 by Monday, August 5.
The monthly club meeting will be held at the club on Thursday, July 25 at 1.30pm.
The club will be having a Father’s Day raffle and once again tickets will be on sale at the back of Burtons – dates will be published later on.
Also a trip to Tongala to view the street art and Hay Bay Trail is planned for October – depending on how many people are interested will decide whether this will be a bus trip.
If there are not enough people, it may be travelling in private cars.
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ensure any levy on sugar-sweetened beverages improves the health outcomes for our communities,” Dr Haines said.
“We must make it easier for busy people to make healthier choices and for people living with diabetes to access the healthcare they need.”
On Satu rday, November 16, the club will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the club and a lunch at the club is planned to celebrate this occasion.
Further information will be following in the next few months.
For further information on any of the above please contact the President Pam Vaughan on 0400 593 773.
FAMILY EFFORT: Hannah Broughton, Jack Broughton, Colin Broughton, Lucy Broughton and Maggie Broughton.
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ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 What do cemeteries consist essentially of (6)
8 Name a style of bowling (8)
9 When one corrects faults, one does what (6)
10 Name an alternative term for a brochure (8)
11 What is a preparation of whipped cream, beaten eggs, gelatine, and flavoured (6)
13 Name another term for jade (8)
16 Which large rectangular items of fabric are used as bed coverings (8)
19 What is a meeting of people seeking to communicate with spirits of the dead (6)
22 Name another term for a difficulty (8)
24 Which large hawk feeds on fish (6)
25 What might we call one who christens a baby (8)
26 What are robberies known as (6)
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2 Who was Juliet’s gentleman friend (5)
3 Name the most brilliant of the planets (5)
4 What is a state of mental indecision (8)
5 Name a hard, round yellow cheese (4)
Letters
6 Which horse won the first two Melbourne Cups (6)
7 What is an archaic term for silver (6)
12 Name one of the two bones of the forearm (4)
14 Which official document grants permission to a person to visit foreign countries (8)
15 Which metallic element has the symbol Fe (4)
E-QUATIONS
17 What are wooly haired South American ruminants (6)
18 What is the state of being naked (6)
20 To be fully sufficient, is to be what (5)
21 What is an opening made by cleavage (5)
23 Name the landlord of an inn (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 JACKANAPES
(a) A newcomer gaining experience (b) A small species of crow (c) A forward child
2 MESA
(a) Low flat marshland (b) The dry-rot fungus genus (c) A table-shaped hill
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Dark (5)
Environmentalist (coll) (7)
It is (poet) (3)
Kilometres (3)
Large vase (3)
Drink (3)
Nominates (5)
Quandary (7)
Snitch (5) Sulks (5)
Add more services to Albury line to meet increased demand: Cleeland
MP says
passengers are sitting on floor as government “avoids” adding more Albury line services according to Member for Euroa gyg
MEMBER for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has slammed the State Government over what she says is a shortage of services on the Albury line.
In response to questions put to the Minister for Public and Active Transport by Ms Cleeland, it was revealed that 40,000 trips on the North East line were taken in March of this year, compared to 26,000 in the same month last year.
Ms Cleeland said in response to this increased demand, just one extra weekend coach service has been added to the schedule.
However, the State Government told this masthead V/Line has run an additional special train from Albury on Saturdays and Sundays since July 2023.
“Despite there being nearly twice as many passengers on our V/Line services, this government has failed to effectively ensure that locals can travel comfortably,” Ms Cleeland said.
“While reserved-only services have been introduced, my office continues to deal with complaints from passengers who are now unable to reserve a seat and are being told to stand or sit on the floor for long journeys.
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“With tickets selling out at a rapid pace, many people needing to make spontaneous trips will either have to stand, sit on the floor, or skip their journey entirely.”
Ms Cleeland has labelled the State Government irresponsible for “avoiding the issue”.
Demand has increased for V/Line services since the State
Government introduced a regional fare cap last year.
“Since the regional fare cap was introduced, Albury Line passengers have saved up to $30 for a one-way full-fare trip, and more if they need to take a return trip,” a State Government spokesperson said.
“We’ve also added additional special train and coach options
to support increase demand on the line, and have extended the popular reservation-only seating trial on Albury Line trains.”
The State Government said the Albury line is among the most reliable on the V/Line network, with 98.8 per cent services delivered on the line over the past 12 months and exceeding the 96pc reliability target.
Light illuminates local landscapes in Leon Pappas’ paintings on show in Benalla
A SELECTION of artworks by Baddaginnie painter Leon Pappas are on display at the Benalla Art Gallery, as part of the gallery shop exhibition program throughout July.
The exhibition, “Light –The Way I See It”, captures the charm of the Australian landscape through masterful brushstrokes and a strong appreciation of light.
The collection is particularly inspired by the landscapes of Benalla and Pappas’ hometown Baddaginnie, including bush settings and notable
Church Services
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sunday 21st July
Holy Eucharist
8am St Andrew’s Longwood 9.15am St Paul’s Euroa
Wednesday 24th July
Holy Eucharist
10am St Paul’s Euroa
Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au
All welcome
BAPTIST CHURCH
31 Kennedy Street, Euroa
Sunday July 21st, 10am Tuesday: 9.30am Prayer, 10.30am Bible Study.
Listen to Vision Radio 88.4 FM
Enq: Pastor Rob Archer 0408 513 566
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Services at Kelvin View Hall
Sunday July 21st
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 Vigil Mass
6pm St. John’s Church Euroa Sunday Mass 8.30am St Patrick’s Longwood 10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town
Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048 For Baptisms and weddings please contact Fr Tony or the Parish Office
UNITING CHURCH
St Andrew’s, Euroa
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am
Everyone Welcome
Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103
Judi Ward 0437 686 072
St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome
buildings, informed by the artist’s deep connection with the local area.
Originally from Greece, Pappas immigrated to Australia in 1959, developing his passion for art through formal studies at Prahran College of Technology and Monash University. Under the guidance of renowned mentors Max Middleton, Ernest Vogel and Dawson McDonald, he honed his skills, eventually debuting at Kew Gallery in 1968.
Pappas has exhibited at venues such as the World Art Gal-
lery, St Kilda, and Windeyer Gallery, Toorak, before settling in Baddaginnie. He now contributes to the local artistic community through his involvement with the Benalla Broken River Painters and the U3A, where he generously shares his expertise.
Benalla Art Gallery director Eric Nash said the exhibition is further evidence of the depth and diversity of artistic talent in the region and will appeal strongly to lovers of traditional landscape paintings traditions.
Of his approach to art, Leon Pappas says every brush mark must have a purpose to fulfil and contribute to the whole.
“My advice – paint regularly and don’t give up,” he says.
“My goal is to make my focal point more entertaining, more surprising, more joyful to look at - I do this for my enjoyment and hope the viewer sees it as well.”
The works are available for purchase in the gallery shop during July or by contacting the gallery 5760 2619 or gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au.
Enq: Joan Wood 5795 1175
St Andrew’s Violet Town
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All welcome
Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866
EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Old School House, Clifton St Euroa Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests. 10am service
Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663
MORE TRAINS, PLEASE: Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has slammed the State Government over what she says is a shortage of services on the Albury line.
exhibition includes works such as Leon Pappas’ “Another Day in Paradise”, oil on canvas, 31.5 x 51.5 cm (framed).
Supercharge your superannuation knowledge
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging all taxpayers to be aware of important changes that might impact their super.
ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig said taxpayers should ensure they understand their superannuation entitlements and requirements.
“Super is one of the most important investments many Australians will have. It’s important you remain engaged with your super through all stages of your life, not just when you are ready to retire,” Ms Rosenzweig said.
On July 1, 2024, the super guarantee rate increased to 11.5 percent, from 11pc.
Employers will need to calculate super contributions at 11.5pc of their eligible workers ordinary time earnings, for payments of salary and wages from July 1 this year.
Super contributions for the quarter ending 30 June are still calculated at the 11pc rate for payments made prior to July 1.
The super guarantee rate is scheduled to further increase to 12pc from July 2025.
“An increase to the super guarantee rate means more money going into your super,” Ms Rosenzweig said.
When it comes to your financial future, every bit counts.”
“Take the time to check on your super
regularly, or you could be missing out on the right entitlements.”
Additionally, on July 1 the concessional super contributions cap increased to $30,000, from $27,500, per year.
The concessional contributions cap is the maximum amount of before-tax contributions (including employer guarantee amounts) that can be contributed to your super each year without contributions being subject to extra tax, unless you are eligible to access unused concessional contribution cap amounts from previous years.
Other key changes from July 1 include the non-concessional
super contributions cap increase to $120,000, from $110,000, per year and, for employers, the maximum super contribution base increasing to $65,070, from $62,270, for the 2024–25 financial year.
“Boosts to concessional and non-concessional caps will now give individuals greater scope to make voluntary contributions. Growing your super by making extra payments adds up over time,” Ms Rosenzweig said.
“The ATO’s Super Health Check is designed to help you stay in control of your super.
“It consists of five super easy things you can do to manage your super basics.”
Get your clothing and laundry expenses on the money
By O’MEARA AND ASSOCIATES
AS tax time comes around once again, remember the following general rules to follow in order to claim 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.
Now, let’s focus specifically on clothing and laundry expenses.
Generally you cannot claim the cost of buying, repairing or cleaning conventional clothing you wear to work.
This is even if your employer says it is compulsory to wear certain clothing.
Conventional clothing is everyday clothing such as; business attire worn by office workers, or regular jeans, regular shorts and shirts worn by tradies.
The categories you can claim the
cost and laundry expenses of work clothing are the following;
• Occupation specific clothing –this is clothing that distinctly identifies you as belonging to a particular occupation. For example, chef’s chequered pants.
• Protective clothing – this is clothing that protects against the real or likely risk of illness or injury during a person’s work activities or environment. Examples include: safety vests or shirts (HiViz); protective boots (steel capped); non-slip nurses shoes; fire resistant clothing; and clothing with UPF sun protection rating.
• Compulsory uniform – this is clothing where your employer makes it compulsory to wear a particular uniform and strictly enforces this through a workplace agreement. It also needs to be sufficiently distinctive to identify you as working for a particular employer.
• Non-compulsory uniform – this type of uniform needs to be registered with AusIndustry in order for a deduction to be claimed. For ex-
ample, office staff wearing a suit of a particular colour with a company logo. This is not compulsory but encouraged and also registered on the AusIndustry register. You can claim the costs to clean
work clothes form one of the above categories.
If your laundry claim is $150 or less, you won’t need receipts but do need to show how the claim was calculated.
How to avoid tax related scams
AUSTRALIANS should always be wary of online scams, but we are particularly vulnerable at tax time.
Cyber criminals use a mix of tried-and-tested and new methods to attempt to defraud taxpayers, which is why CPA Australia is urging Aussies to be extra vigilant and take some simple measures to help protect themselves.
Speaking on CPA Australia’s With Interest podcast recently, the ATO’s assistant commissioner of cyber governance, Joda Walter, said that ATO-branded SMS and emails containing links to fake myGov web pages remain one of the most common types of scams.
Mr Walter also warned Aussies to be wary of fake social media accounts using the ATO and myGov brands. Most prominent on Facebook and X, these fake accounts interact with users and try to trick people into clicking links.
Distinguishing between legitimate and scam messages from the ATO is becoming increasingly difficult, however there are signs.
• Look for any grammatical errors or unusual language in emails or SMS messages.
• The ATO has removed hyperlinks in unsolicited SMS messages to make it easier for people to spot real messages from the fake ones. If you see any links in an SMS or QR codes in a message claiming to be from the ATO, this will be a scam.
• When it comes to emails, check the sender’s address. Anything unusual is a red flag. If the address includes the acronym ATO or Australian Taxation Office in full, look for subtle anomalies like using a number, adding extra letters, or even removing a letter.
TAX GURU: O’Meara and Associates accountant Angela Williams pictured in Euroa last year. PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
Tax Time
Euroa’s ABF Partners shares tax-time tips
By MELINDA ANDERSON
TAX TIPS FOR PEOPLE ON WAGES
• Home office claims – record keeping is onerous. If claiming a set rate per hour (67c per hour) you must have records – no averaging allowed. The best method to claim for working from home, from our experience is the actual method – receipts for expenses, percentage of electricity and gas, internet, and so on.
• Motor vehicle usage –set rate method. The set rate per kilometre is now 85c per kilometre. Log book method – different rules have been implemented for fully electric vehicles.
• GoFundMe contributions and amounts paid into raffles are generally not tax deductible donations. Donations that can be claimed, must be paid to a registered charity (deductible gift Recipient – DGR).
• Where your work related expenses total more than $300, you must have receipts and/or substantiation for each expense claimed.
· It is important to declare your spouse details on your tax return and their income to ensure entitlements for certain rebates are calculated correctly.
• Self education expenses – the course/cost must have a connection with your current job and/or lead to increasing your current income-earning activities.
ATO IS TARGETING:
• Taxpayers with high work related expenses;
• Short term rental property owners and apportionment of expenses (for private purposes);
• Rental property owners – repairs and maintenance claims;
• Individuals selling goods online (ATO receive information from these platforms on how much you sell); and
• NDIS, support workers and carers – expenses claimed.
THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
• Equipment write off –the cap to write off a business asset is now $20,000 (per item) for SBE’s using
The ATO is here to help you get it right during tax time
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time.
ATO Assistant commissioner Rob Thomson acknowledged that for some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky.
“The ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations,” Mr Thomson said.
If you need help with your tax affairs, there are many resources to help.
If you’re earning under $60,000 you may be eligible for the Tax Help program.
“From July to October each year, our accredited volunteers help people to lodge their tax returns online,” Mr Thomson said.
You can speak to a Tax Help volunteer in person at Tax Help centres across Australia for help with your tax affairs this tax time.
If you’re not eligible for Tax Help, you may qualify for assistance from the National Tax Clinic program.
The National Tax Clinic program is an independently run initiative that supports eligible individuals who are unable to access tax advice and assistance due to economic, social or personal factors.
the Simplified Depreciation measures (last financial year was unlimited).
• Motor vehicles are subject to the car cost limit, $68,108 for 2024. Vehicles above this amount – depreciation and GST cannot be claimed.
• Primary producers can immediately deduct the cost of fencing and water facilities (dams, tanks, bores, pumps etc). Fodder storage assets (hay sheds, silo’s grain storage sheds, etc) are also eligible for immediate write off, if purchased during the financial year.
• Small business energy incentive – an extra 20 percent deduction to the value of the cost of business assets that utilise less electricity or fossil fuels than another asset (a maximum deduction of $20,000 exists). Applies to assets bought, installed and ready for use between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Documentation must be kept to support the claim (proof the asset is more efficient than another one on the market at the time of purchase).
The ATO’s digital selfhelp tools are the easiest and quickest way to resolve queries this tax time.
“We have made significant investments into our online services to provide a fast, secure, and easy way to manage most of the interactions you may have with the ATO,” Mr Thomson said.
“You can find answers to a lot of your tax questions, as well as conduct most of your tax obligations online.”
There are a range of online services available for individuals and businesses to assist in managing your accounts and resolve a range of queries.
The ATO app, ATO website and myTax are also helpful in managing your tax affairs online, without needing to call the ATO, or support is available through ATO Community.
You can check on the progress of your return by using ATO online services through myGov or the ATO app.
If you’d like assistance in lodging a tax return, you can lodge through a registered tax agent.
To check a tax agent is registered, head to the TPB website.
The ATO’s Indigenous helpline is for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples and provides specialised tax and super assistance.
The Indigenous Helpline is available on 13 10 30, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm (excluding public holidays).
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can receive assistance from our trained staff to help you with things like getting a TFN, lodging your tax return, or finding your super,” Mr Thomson said.
The helpline can also assist in locating your nearest Tax Help centre if you’d prefer face-to-face support.
The ATO has a range of translated information for taxpayers from non-English speaking backgrounds to better understand tax and superannuation in their preferred language.
Taxpayers can find tax time resources in languages other than English, and a range of other tax and superannuation information.
“We have key tax and superannuation information, as well as resources and guides in over 20 languages,” Mr Thomson said.
“You can find information about lodgment, how to lodge and what deductions you may be able to claim.”
ACCOUNTANT’S TIPS: Melinda Anderson of ABF Partners in Euroa shared these tax-time tips.
PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
AGRICULTURAL NEWS
Inquiry recommends improving the welfare of farmed pigs
AN UPPER house committee report into pig welfare in Victoria tabled in state parliament by Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell on June 20 was slammed as a “political stunt” by the Nationals.
The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee report contains 18 recommendations including a call to end gas stunning and compulsory CCTV on farms following a threeday hearing earlier this year which was chaired by Ms Purcell.
The committee heard a range of submissions from animal welfare and activist
groups through to pig farmers and industry bodies during the hearing.
Criticism from the Nationals member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath included ‘lack of impartiality, fairness, and consideration of scientific evidence” in the report.
“The inquiry was instigated by animal activists in another push to end livestock farming in Victoria,” said Ms Bath.
Following the tabling, Ms Bath immediately moved a motion in state parliament on behalf of The Nationals which calls on the government to reject the extreme
elements of the report.
“The Nationals will always stand up for our lawabiding farmers and push back against blatant attacks - I thank my Nationals Northern Victoria colleague, Gaelle Broad for her exceptional work on the pork industry inquiry,” said Ms Bath.
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) president Emma Germano spoke to the state’s ABC “Country Hour” on the day the report was tabled voicing some concerns.
The farming lobby president was emphatic that the VFF acknowledged animal welfare and continued im-
provements as being first and foremost.
“When politicians and community talk about farming practices that’s when we run into issues,” Ms Germano said.
The VFF presented a submission to the pig welfare inquiry in March representing its members.
There are several fundamental inconsistencies in the report and few things Ms Germano considered as a bit silly.
But she was confident that, “Farmers are resilient because people want our products.”
The state government has
six months from when the report is tabled to respond in writing to any recommendations from the pig welfare inquiry which will be available to the public on the parliament website.
The inquiry was as a result of media coverage from footage obtained by an animal activist group and ongoing concerns raised about the welfare of pigs in the state.
It examined regulatory frameworks, stunning methods, the impact of the 2017 industry-led phase-out of sow stalls, breeding and housing practices, and international industry best practice standards.
The inquiry received a combined 10,000 submissions and survey responses and held three days of online public hearings.
Among the report’s recommendations was the establishment of an Independent Office of Animal Protection to appropriately and effectively monitor animal welfare.
There is a call for the Victorian government to work with industry to research and develop opportunities for commercially viable alternatives to the use of CO2 in stunning pigs prior to slaughter and provide a report on alternatives.
Sheepvention Rural Expo Competitions set to impress
Parliamentary
By LYNN ELDER
SHEEPVENTION Rural Expo, a cornerstone event in the agricultural calendar, has announced that entries for its prestigious competitions are now open.
The event, set to take place on Sunday 4 to Monday 5 of August promises to provide competitors with lots of rivalry whist celebrating the best in sheep breeding, farm dogs, wool handling, innovations and youth involvement in agriculture.
The Hamilton and Western District Sheep Show is renowned for showcasing the finest sheep breeds in the region.
This competition tests the agility, obedience, and intelligence of working dogs as they navigate sheep into yards, a thrilling event that demonstrates the vital role these dogs play in modern farming operations.
The Proway Wool Handling competition will again highlight the skills required in wool preparation.
Participants will demonstrate their ability to handle and prepare fleeces for market, focusing on speed, accuracy, and presentation.
This event underscores the importance of wool handling in maintaining the high standards of the Australian wool industry.
velop and demonstrate their judging skills.
This event is designed to educate and inspire youth, fostering their interest and expertise in sheep assessment.
The program also aims to give students throughout the region a greater understanding of the careers available in the agriculture sector.
“As always, the event is a great opportunity for individuals to showcase their skills and innovations.
The competition attracts top breeders who present their best stock, vying for recognition and awards that highlight their dedication to genetic excellence.
2024 will showcase the Hampshire Downs as the feature breed.
The Virbac Ram Sale will again provide a platform for breeders to showcase and sell their top-quality rams.
This event draws buyers from across the nation, eager to invest in superior genetics to enhance their flocks.
The sale is a significant opportunity for breeders to gain recognition and for buyers to acquire some of the best rams available.
A highlight for many, the Coprice Victorian Farm Dog Championships will again exhibit the extraordinary skills of working dogs and their handlers.
Innovation is at the heart of the agricultural industry, and the Inventions Competition celebrates this spirit.
Inventors and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and solutions designed to advance farming practices.
From machinery to software, the competition provides a stage for groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future of agriculture.
The 2024 competition will see the launch of three new compressed categories: South West Tafe New Invention, Sinclair Wilson Improved & Modified Invention and the Rural Bank Primary School Invention.
Encouraging the next generation of agricultural experts, the Junior Judging competition offers young participants the chance to de-
“Whether you’re a seasoned breeder, a talented farm dog handler, an expert in wool handling, an inventive entrepreneur, or an enthusiastic young judge, we encourage everyone to enter.
“We especially encourage young people to enter; everyone has to start somewhere, and this is the perfect platform to gain experience and learn from local experts,” said
Emmelie Nijskens, business and events manager, said entries for these competitions are now open, and the Sheepvention Rural Expo committee encourages all eligible participants to register early.
With a rich history of showcasing excellence in agriculture, the 2024 Sheepvention Rural Expo promises to be an unmissable event for everyone involved in the farming community.
For more information and to enter the competitions, visit the official Sheepvention Rural Expo website: www. sheepvention.com
SHEEPVENTION: 2024 will showcase the Hampshire Downs as the feature breed.
White wine is crushing it in 2024
White
crush higher than red crush for first time since 2014, says National Vintage gygpReport
THE white wine grape share of the national crush increased this year to 51 per cent – the first time since 2014 the white crush has been higher than the red crush, according to the National Vintage Report 2024 released by Wine Australia last week.
The report also indicates the average value for cool/ temperate white varieties (such as those grown in this region) increased by three per cent in 2024 and reached a new record of $1436 per tonne, 48 per cent higher than in 2015, and 30 per cent above its 10-year average.
In the King Valley, the crush volume was up eight per cent from 2023, and val-
ue was up 20 per cent on last year, in contrast to the overall average value nationally, which decreased by 5 per cent.
This year’s national wine grape crush is estimated to be 1.43 million tonnes, nine per cent more than 2023, and 18 per cent below the 10year average of 1.73 million tonnes.
It’s the third vintage in the past five years that has been below the long-term average.
South Australia accounted for the largest share of the national crush in tonnes with 49 per cent (down four percent) while the third-largest state by crush size was Victoria at 17 per cent of the national crush in tonnes (up
“Death-defying”
UNDER the banner of the Great Moscow Circus, death-defying acts from around the globe are touring Victoria for the first time since 2021 including an extended season in Wangaratta from tomorrow, Thursday, July 18.
Despite its name, there is no connection between the circus and the Russian government. The Great Moscow Circus first visited Australia in 1965 under the auspices of the Edgley
Organisation and has returned regularly ever since.
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the Edgley family purchased trademarks on the ownership of the name and those trademarks remain with the Edgley family and the Weber Circus family today.
This touring company features carefully chosen superstars from Armenia, Ukraine, Brazil, Columbia, Greece, New Zealand and Australia and continues
43 per cent year-on-year, but still 13 per cent below its 10year average).
The grape crush value is estimated to be $1.01 billion, a two per cent increase over the previous year.
The overall average value decreased by five per cent from $642 per tonne to $613 per tonne, a result of a decrease in the share of tonnes from cool/temperate regions, which have a higher average value.
The crush of red varieties overall in 2024 declined by 1 per cent to an estimated 705,489 tonnes, 24 per cent below the 10-year average and the smallest crush of red varieties since 2007.
The crush of white varie-
ties was up by 19 per cent to 721,519 tonnes, but still 10 per cent below its 10-year average of 804,854 tonnes, and the second smallest since 2007.
Chardonnay had the largest crush with 332,643 tonnes and overtook shiraz to resume the title of top variety by crush size that it last held in 2013.
Shiraz declined by 14 per cent to 297,868 tonnes, its smallest crush since 2007 and 31 per cent below its 10-year average of 430,903 tonnes.
All other varieties in the top 10 increased except for semillon, which decreased by 10 per cent.
Apart from chardonnay, pinot gris/grigio had the larg-
Moscow Circus heads to Wangaratta
to entertain millions throughout Australia and New Zealand.
This new “extreme: show features daredevil BMX and pro scooter riders, hair-raising multimotorcycle cage riders and an acclaimed pole act. Their Armenian clown Gagik has been revered as “the funniest in the world”, leaving audiences roaring with laughter while the Wheel of Death and electrifying high tricks on the trampoline heighten the extreme
theme leaving audiences gasping in shock.
Day time and evening performances will run from July 18 to July 28.
For more information and to book your tickets go to www. thegreatmoscowcircus. com.au, visit them on Facebook or call 0497 MOSCOW (667 269).
ANOTHER LEVEL: Daredevil BMX and Pro Scooter riders have added an extreme element to the Great Moscow Circus.
WHITE A WINNER: THE white wine grape share of the national crush
PHOTO: Valeria Boltneva, Pexels
est increase in percentage terms, up 27 per cent, while prosecco was up 18 per cent from last year.
DEATH NOTICES
EDWARDS, Laurence.
9/10/1946 - 4/7/2024
Passed away peacefully at Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton. Late of Handbury Street, Euroa. Aged 77 years.
Loving husband of Freda. Loving father and father-in-law. Cherished grandfather, Uncle and friend to many.
As per the family’s wishes a private cremation was held.
DEALY,
Richard Barry James “Barry”.
The family wish to express their deep appreciation to all those who attended Barry’s funeral.
Your cards, flowers, your kind words and messages of support and sympathy has given us great comfort in our time of loss.
We especially wish to thank:
The staff and friends of Currie Park for your care and friendship of Barry, To Dr Jimmy and the staff at Euroa Hospital,
To Father Andre and N J Todd’s funeral services.
A special thank you to Gerry Mawson for her care and compassion shown to Barry in his final hours.
Thank you.
~ Coral, Lynne and the Dealy family.
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Lump Sum Contract Tenders received until 4pm AST Wednesday 31 July 2024
Strathbogie Shire seeks tender submissions from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to undertake the annual Major Patching Program.
• Contract term 2 months
• Practical completion is due by 1st November 2024. The timing must be before CN 24-25-02 – Roads Reseal program (24-25) as there are some sections that will also require reseal
• Contract - AS4000-1997
SUBARU Impreza sedan 2006 model, 70,000km, 1 owner, runs well, good condition, RWC, registered till January 2025 (TZA175), $8500. Ph 0400 927 274.
ELY, Alan.
For those that remember Alan Ely, a Euroa boy and brother of Bill Ely and Margaret (Ely) Munt, regretfully passed away July 8, 2024 at 11.40am.
Alan was aged 81.
Alan was a much loved family man and will be sadly missed.
STAFFORD, Evelyn Doris. Evelyn Stafford passed unexpectedly at home on July 6, 2024. Aged 81 years.
Much loved wife of Colin, mother to daughters Rosemary and Elizabeth. Grandmother to Daisy, Skye, William and Jenny.
Funeral Service to be held at Mark J Floyd Funerals Chapel, 107 Binney street, Euroa 11.30am, Friday, July 19, 2024.
May she join her son Nicholas and always rest in peace.
IN MEMORIAM
MOSS,
Craig “Mossy”.
Babe, Dad, Poppy
We think of you every day. Feels like a lifetime, but feels like yesterday. Always in our dreams, Forever in our hearts.
We feel you with us every day. We miss you so very much, Wish you were here.
~ Kaz, Kylie, Jessica, Hannah, Connor, Tyeisha, Tyler and Tekin.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
N J Todd Funeral Directors
Member AFDA
Servicing Euroa & District since 1937
Damien Feehan
Justin Feehan
PUCKAPUNYAL
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BAND WANTED
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Large field of shooters compete for the Don Barns Memorial Championship
IT was very pleasing to see the large number of competitors who entered the “Don Barns Memorial” Point Score Championship held at the Violet Town Sports Shooting Complex on Sunday, July 14.
Ellenor Barns sponsored the championship sashes and brought some delicious cakes to support the event, where Lachlan McDonald enjoyed some success.
It was certainly a cold winter’s day, with only a few light showers.
There was even a rainbow forming as a backdrop at one stage.
Mansfield’s Lloyd Parks emerged as the overall Championship winner with an impressive score of 145/150 in challenging conditions.
Veteran Fred Heinze, representing Alexandra, was the next best with 143/150.
Euroa’s Tony Rohrlach shot into form, scoring a perfect 30/30 in the Graded Double Barrel event.
The Euroa members extend their thanks to the many competitors who braved the cold to make this memorial shoot a great success.
Full Results:
10t D/B Sweepstake
AA Grade: Keith Willet, S. MacKenzie - 10/10
A Grade: L. McDonald, L. Parks - 10/10
B Grade: J. Foulkes, P.
C Grade: M. Baczyk, B. Asquith - 9/10
50t “Don Barns Memorial Point Score Championship
1st A Grade and O/A: L. Parks (Mansfield) - 145/150
1st AA grade: F. Heinze (Alexandra) - 143/150
2nd AA: S. MacKenzie (Mathoura) - 177/186
2nd A: S. Murphy (St James) - 152/162
1st B: J. Foulkes (Euroa)141/150
2nd B: J. Briggs (Kyneton)134/150
1st C: M. Baczyk (Mansfield) - 122/150
2nd C: S. Makin (Euroa)121/150
30t D/B Graded Trophy Event
1st AA and O/A: A. Rohrlach (Euroa) - 30/30
2nd AA: A. Cole (Numurkah) - 29/30 (tied with F. Heinze, Alexandra)
1st A: G. McClure (Alexandra) - 29/30
2nd A: L. Parks (Mansfield)29/31
1st B: L. Fitzpatrick (Euroa) - 28/30
2nd B: P. McKendrick (Euroa) - 27/30
1st C: B. Makin (Euroa)28/30
2nd C: R. Stackhouse (Euroa) - 28/31
AWESOME FOURSOME: F. Heinze, J. Foulkes. L. Parks and M. Baczyk proudly represent.
DONALD BARNS MEMORIAL CHAMPION: Lloyd Parks celebrates his victory with Lachlan McDonald and president Laurie Fitzpatrick.
SKIES ARE BLUE: Lloyd Parks, Point score champion, shooting under a beautiful rainbow.
McKendrick, S. Wilson - 10/10
Unlocking the power of happy hormones
BY DAN GODSMARK dgodsmark@ nemedia.com.au
HAVE you ever heard someone say, “That got your endorphins going”?
They’re talking about those amazing hormones your body produces when you do something exciting.
Hormones such as Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, and Endorphins - play a crucial role in creating feelings of fulfilment, mood stability, love, and pain relief.
Let’s explore these happy hormones and how you can access them naturally.
Life Before Modern Technology
Before the advent of modern technology, humans had plenty to worry about.
We didn’t have time to mindlessly scroll through social media or worrying about how we are going to afford that next holiday.
Instead, we were busy scavenging for food, avoiding danger, finding shelter, and caring for our families.
Survival required constant effort and vigilance.
These days, we have most of our basic needs met with ease.
However, we’ve replaced the lack of danger and adventure with pointless worries.
Concerns like not being heard in a group, having a tiff with a family member, or feeling jealous while scrolling through Facebook have taken center stage.
But the good news is, we can balance our feel-good hormones naturally.
Dopamine: The Reward Chemical
Dopamine is known as the reward chemical.
It kicks in when you feel a sense of achievement, such as finishing a course or your first day at work.
On the flip side, dopamine levels can be affected when you plan on doing something but never get around to it.
Setting achievable goals and working towards them can help balance your dopamine levels.
Celebrating small victories and acknowledging your accomplishments can boost this reward chemical.
Serotonin: The Mood Stabilizer
Serotonin is your mood stabilizer.
A balanced serotonin level can greatly influence your mood and the decisions you make.
When you’re in a bad mood, how often do you make good choices?
Probably not often.
Simple practices like meditation - sitting in a quiet room and focusing on ten nasal breaths - or heading out for a walk in nature and spending time in the sun can significantly enhance your serotonin levels.
Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
Oxytocin, often called the love hormone, is powerful for making us feel connected and loved.
Doing things for others, playing with a pet, hugging, or even giving a compliment can boost your oxytocin levels.
This hormone helps foster feelings of bonding and trust, essential for maintaining healthy relationships.
Endorphins: The Pain Killers
Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers.
If you’ve been feeling sore, achy, or down, building up your endorphins can help suppress these feelings.
Laughing, using essential oils, and exercising are
excellent ways to boost endorphins.
Exercise, in particular, is a fantastic distraction from life’s problems and can significantly improve your mood.
Keeping your nerves: Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic
Another personal favourite is cold water exposure, which can shock both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, prompting the body to relax after a stressful event - similar to the effect received by a heart attack victim after they receive electrical shock to the heart.
The parasympathetic nervous system works in conjunction with the sympathetic nervous system.
While the sympathetic nervous system becomes highly active during a stressful event such as playing football or netball, being late to an appointment, or falling behind on bills, the parasympathetic system kicks in to lower your breathing and heart rate, bringing you back to a safe state of homeostasis.
Balancing Your Hormones
If you’re feeling down, it’s always wise to consult a doctor or psychologist.
However, incorporating these tips into your daily routine can naturally help balance your feel-good hormones.
Limiting technology use, disengaging from toxic relationships, avoiding meaningless tasks, and not making excuses are crucial for maintaining positive feelings.
Set achievable goals, practice meditation, spend time in nature, engage in loving activities, laugh often, and stay active.
By doing so, you’ll be well on your way to a happier, healthier you.
YOGA ANYONE: Encouraging focus, breathing, and calmness through yoga practice.
GROUP EXERCISE: Training in a group ticks two boxes, socially and physically.
PRESSURE PLAY: Tejuan Sutherland
Molly Redfern makes
AGRADE
THE Towners clocked up a much-needed win on Saturday against Rushworth that saw them back in the top six, now sitting in fifth position.
Thank you to Rushworth for a game played with great friendship, laughter and sportsmanship.
It was a competitive game with our ladies putting into play some excellent moves in the forward line.
Well done to Jo Wild, Jacqui Bast, Prue Homes and Imogen Law for their hard work in this area, and a special congratulations to Imogen on taking out the player of the match from the umpires.
After a rough few week with tough opposition, the Towners headed to Rushworth knowing this was a needed win for them- both to get back in a ladder position but also to lift team spirits.
The Towners hit the court with and took the first quarter 13-6.
It wasn’t the quarter they hoped for though as Rushworth impressed with their goaling combination, both in accuracy and their quick movement in the ring.
But the Towners put the foot down in the centre quarter, found the momentum, and driven by Jo Wild’s strong leadership through the mid-court and Imogen Law’s mighty presence in goals, they took ownership of the game.
A special mention to Ash Antonis who stepped up for her first A grade game as well and played brilliantly.
Towners defence improved in the second half and with beautiful cohesion through the mid court, including some of the best feeding into goals the Towners have delivered in recent weeks, claimed the win.
Rushworth 24 defeated by Violet Town 59.
Awards went to Jo Wild and Imogen Law.
Imogen Law also received the Indigenous Round game ball for her efforts.
B GRADE
COMING into this round, the Towners B grade side had also suffered several losses and needed this win to help find their confidence again.
What a lovely game with both teams playing in great spirits.
Amazing efforts from Macey and Ash playing two full games in a row, with Ash receiving the player of the match from the umpires.
Excellent work in and out of the ring from Lilly, and wonderful teamwork all over the court, saw us cross the line for a much-needed win.
To their credit, and despite Rushworth applying plenty of pressure and keeping the scores tight, the Towners were able claim a 10-goal win and will aim to carry that momentum on in coming weeks with a goal of moving up from 10th spot on the ladder.
Awards went to Ash Antonis and Lily Armstrong. Rushworth 27 defeated by Violet Town 37
C GRADE
THIS game can only be described as ‘brilliant to watch’.
The Towners C grade side have had a rough season and while they are yet to claim a win, they produced their strongest performance of the season - a credit to them with three regular key players out.
Nerves got the best of them in the first quarter and Rushworth were able to secure a six-point lead.
To the Towners credit they stepped up their game in the last three quarters and with brilliant movement in the ring, precision feeding and strong defence, Rushworth were only able to stretch their lead to eight goals at three quarter time.
Shoutout to Emily Bethune who stepped up for
her first senior game and did a brilliant job in GK and Kodi Mustey and Alexis Kloot who combined with plenty of movement in the ring.
The last quarter saw the Towners fight hard, despite their best efforts, they didn’t claim the win, but they did draw the final quarter.
An impressive effort and one the Towners should be proud of.
Awards went to Kodi Mustey and Emily Bethune.
Rushworth 39 defeated Violet Town 31.
UNDER 17s
VIOLET TOWN got off to a slow start, turning the ball over in attack, it was all Rushworth in the first quarter.
In the second quarter Violet Town came out more settled in attack and increased the defensive pressure all over the court which slowed up Rushworth and creating multiple intercepts.
This continued for the rest of the game with Violet Town never giving up but unfortunately the damage was done in the first quarter and VT just couldn’t come back.
Rushworth 41 defeated Violet Town 22 Awards went to Ash Antonis and Macey Ross FOOTBALL
UNDER 15s
WHAT started out as a foggy morning as we left Violet Town, turned into a cracker of a day in Rushworth.
This is the last of the under 15s teams we were yet to face.
Disappointingly they only had 13 players available for the game, so our boys were called on again to help out.
Six players spent a half game each helping out and to their credit did so without complaint and just jumped in to help.
Coach Tim was unavailable this week, so Robbo stepped up to the plate and his first decision was
to test Koby out with a full game in the middle, and he didn’t disappoint playing an outstanding game and named our best.
With Ryder and Angus swapping between the ruck and centre half forward throughout the game, the pair cleaned up with 20 goals between them.
Our backs lead by Mason were solid once again, ensuring that opportunities for Rushworth to score were limited and collectively keeping them to a zero score.
Congratulations to Ryder who was judged best on ground by the umpires and won the award for the indigenous round.
Rushworth 0.0.0 defeated by Violet Town 30.13.193
Goals: Ryder Robertson (13), Angus Richardson (7), Koby Ross (3), Lincoln Woolley, Nate Nicholas (2), Jason Hokianga, Kai Dervish (1), Billy Dyer (1). Best Players: Koby Ross, Ryder Robertson, Angus Richardson, Kai Dervish, Billy Dyer and Nate Nicholas.
UNDER 12s
A foggy morning had the Towners starting off slow and Nathalia getting the jump. With Mason going in ruck, Ben and Jye to backline seen us stem the score and create our own opportunities with great body and tap work in ruck from Mason supported by Cooper P, Riley, Kayden with run and flair which sparked the team into gear. Cole, Isla and Henry found some leather with Able teaming up to get Charlie his first goal.
In the second half the Towners kept up the pressure with Will, James, Basil, Jackai tackling hard which gave us many looks at goal.
Captain Ben marked and goaled in the last to show we never give up and continue to improve as a whole team.
Jye was awarded ‘Spirit of the game’ medal- Up the Towners.
WINNERS AND LOSERS
GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER
SCOREBOARD
ROCHESTER 2.2 5.4 8.7 12.10.82
BENALLA 0.4 2.6 6.8 6.9.45
GOALS: ROCHESTER: Wil Hamilton 5, James McPhee 3, Jacob Atley 1, Matt Kellett 1, Nate Rasmussen 1, Dillon Williams 1. BENALLA: Philip Edgar 2, Aaron Blackburn 1, Nathan Hill 1, Wade King 1, Patrick Warner 1. BEST: ROCHESTER: Wil Hamilton, Dylan Gordon, Adam McPhee, Douglas Wren, James McPhee. BENALLA: Jordan Wolff, James Martiniello, Wade King, Christopher Welsh, Tyler McGregor.
SHEPP SWANS 4.1 10.2 13.4 19.6.120
MANSFIELD 1.2 5.3 12.4 15.5.95
GOALS: SHEPPARTON SWANS: James Auld 6, Steele Simpson 5, Nathan Rachele 3, Zac Alderton 1, Tyreece Collison 1, Luke Davies 1, Quade Johnstone 1, Mark Kovacevic 1. MANSFIELD: Billy Hogan 6, Jack Hutchins 5, Max Mahoney 2, Benjamin Reardon 1, Jack Tomanovits 1 BEST: SHEPPARTON SWANS : Max Clohesy, Mark Kovacevic, James Auld, Tyreece Collison, Zac Alderton. MANSFIELD: William Christopher, Max Mahoney, Billy Hogan, Jack Hutchins, Tom Dunstan.
MOOROOPNA 4.4 9.9 12.10 15.13.103
TATURA 2.2 6.3 9.4 13.5.83
NETBALL SCORES
A Grade: Mooroopna 49 def Tatura 25; Euroa 70 def Kyabram 39; Shepp Swans 61 def Mansfield 43; Rochester 66 def Benalla 46; Shepparton 62 def Shepp United 34; Echuca 50 def Seymour 32
B Grade: Mooroopna 72 def Tatura 29; Euroa 65 def Kyabram 36; Shepp Swans 74 def Mansfield 32; Rochester 55 def Benalla 25; Shepparton 60 def Shepp United 50; Echuca 55 def Seymour 49.
B Reserve: Mooroopna 44 def Tatura 37; Euroa 51 def Kyabram 39; Shepp Swans 61 def Mansfield 25; Rochester 56 def Benalla 38; Shepparton 42 def Shepp United 32; Echuca 36 def by Seymour 65.
17 & Under: Mooroopna 70 def Tatura 21; Euroa 38 def by Kyabram 46; Shepp Swans 54 def Mansfield 22; Rochester 60 def Benalla 22; Shepparton 56 def Shepp United 23; Echuca 53 def Seymour 35.
15 & Under: Mooroopna 51 def Tatura 15; Euroa 45 def Kyabram 30; Shepp Swans 23 def by Mansfield 35; Rochester 33 def by Benalla 51;
ROUND 14
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Mooroopna vs Echuca
Shepparton vs Benalla
Rochester vs Shepparton
Seymour vs Tatura
Euora vs Shepparton Swans
Mansfield vs Kyabram
GOALS: MOOROOPNA: Daniel Johnston 6, Logan Campbell 2, Angus Hanrahan 2, Kobie Issell 1, Coby James 1, Rhys Osborne 1, Bryce Rutherford 1, Jed Woods 1. TATURA: Ash Quinn 4, Mitchell Elliott 2, Mitch Heywood 2, Riley Morris 2, Curtis Ryan 1, Liam Scopelliti 1, Jacob Simpson 1. BEST: MOOROOPNA: Bryce Rutherford, Ben Hicks, Daniel Johnston, Angus Hanrahan, Keelin Betson. TATURA: Jacob Simpson, Chris Ryan, Mitch Heywood, Andrew Ciavarella, Curtis Ryan.
SHEPPARTON 4.1 9.7 11.15 15.18.108
SHEPP SWANS 4.0 6.1 7.3 8.9.57
GOALS: SHEPPARTON: Joel Brett 4, Jhett Cooper 3, Ashley Holland 2, Lewis McShane 2, Liam Duguid 1, Rowan Hiscock 1, Rhiley Lau 1, Tanner Madigan 1. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Kaedyn Napier 4, Liam Serra 2, Edward Adams 1, Jesse Cucinotta 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON: Ashley Holland, Jhett Cooper, Bryce Stephenson, Lewis McShane, Liam Duguid. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Joel Serra, Jesse Cucinotta, Liam Serra, Kaedyn Napier, Fraser Hicks.
EUROA 4.2 8.8 10.11 14.13.97
KYABRAM 1.2 2.6 8.7 12.9.81
GOALS: EUROA: Jack McKernan 5, Andrew Bell 2, Jett Trotter 2, Tristan Davies 1, Jack Frewen 1, Jayden Gleeson 1, Fletcher Paul 1, Ryan Pendlebury 1. KYABRAM: Bradley Mangan 4, Anthony Depasquale 2, Riley Ironside 2, Jackson Griffiths 1, Kaine Herbert 1, Jake Torney 1, Archie Watt 1. BEST: EUROA: Jack McKernan, Fletcher Paul, Andrew Bell, Jayden Gleeson, Tristan Davies. KYABRAM: Anthony Depasquale, Brad Whitford, Aidan Robinson, Marcus Khoo, Riley Ironside.
ECHUCA 2.2 6.3 9.4
SEYMOUR
GOALS: ECHUCA: Cooper Barber 4, Sam Willoughby 3, Hugh Byrne 2, Riley Smith 2, Tom Evans 1, Jack Mchale 1, Tighe O’Brien 1. SEYMOUR: Riley Mason 3, Chayse Thomson 2, Tom Maloney 1, Max McLean 1, Ben Rigoni 1. BEST: ECHUCA: Sam Willoughby, Cooper Barber, Jack Mchale, Benjamin Reid, Lachlan
Watson. SEYMOUR: Ben Rigoni, Nicholas Quigg, Tom Maloney, Seamus Feery, Nathan Beattie.
Euroa dominates Alexandra in thrilling wet weather match
UNDER 10s
By JASON WILLIAMSON
THIS week in the Spirit of Football round the Euroa Under 10s headed to Kialla Park to take on the Southern Stars for the first match back following the school holidays bye.
The game got underway with a thick fog struggling to lift and the young Magpies struggling to shake the holiday vibes.
As is the usual way Euroa had more players than their opponents and rotated one player each quarter through the Southern Stars.
The first quarter was a bit of a slog fest in the damp and slippery conditions however Bailey Nunn, playing for the opposition, was in the thick of it, gathering possessions.
In the second quarter the game opened up more with Euroa starting to look for teammates and some nice passages of play with Roy Burton and Jett Fielden getting amongst these.
Henry Williamson also managed to be active throughout the quarter and kicked a nice goal – for the Southern Stars as it was his turn playing for the opposition.
Euroa continued to challenge their opposition in the third quarter when moving the ball quickly.
The Magpies got reward for some great teamwork when Oli Schwartzkopff managed to handball to an open Hunter Sessions who kicked his first goal of the day.
Chayse Norman-Linke also started to get busy during the third quarter by getting in and under the bigger opponents to clear the balls from many pack situations.
In the last quarter the young Magpies continued to work on their team play by bringing teammates into the game through handball and rewarding open players by foot. Lenny Moore managed to kick his second major of the day and many Euroa players getting the opportunity to have shots at goal.
Following the game, Bailey Nunn was awarded the Spirit of Football medal for his willingness to volunteer first to play for the opposition whilst also managing to play with the same level of commitment whilst wearing the opposition jumper.
Both teams, their coaches, parents and observers personified the Spirit of Football round as the game was played fairly, with respect and with a positive and fun attitude.
The Magpies return to Memorial Oval this weekend against the Tally Congupna Roadrunners.
UNDER 12s By CRAIG MacDERMID EUROA under 12’s played against Shepparton united at Kialla on Saturday morning.
A very chilly day with the
Aaron van den Verge played a pivotal role, setting up his midfield with perfectly timed ruck taps.
Euroa seemed to control most of the play, yet Alexandra managed to capitalize on their forward movements.
Ben Creevey’s performance in the midfield was instrumental early, and Eithan Saxon’s goal on the siren gave Euroa a comfortable 14-point buffer.
The coach remarked on the difference in Alexandra’s play, noting their determination.
ground being very wet.
The first quarter was a even contest with Euroa seeing more entries into their forward line but unable to convert on the board.
The half back flanks in Levi and Carter were busy rebounding the ball back into our forwards with Will Harris kicking the first goal.
The second quarter was much like the first with a hard slog to get the footy.
Our mid field in Archie, Alex and Isla all busy to get the ball forward and to get first use.
At half time Euroa had a commanding lead and with fill in coach Damien Saxon asking the players to not let the foot off
The third quarter saw the same endeavor with Selby, Slater and Jagaer all putting in extra efforts and to put the side into a good position at three quarter time.
The last quarter saw a resurgence from Shepparton but it was for a short period at the start of the quarter before Jake, Willy Roob and Hunter all finding their rhythm and got the ball back on their terms.
Euroa ended up winning by 25 points in what was a very wet and cold day.
Special mention to Jim Macdermid and Cooper Harper for making numbers up for Shepparton and the award for the game went to Jagaer Saxon. UNDER 16s
By DAN GODSMARK
EUROA under 16’s showcased their grit in a tough away game against Alexandra after the school holiday bye.
Right from the start, Archie Wilson made an impact by kicking the first goal after a tight five-minute scrap.
The game’s momentum quickly shifted in Euroa’s favor thanks to Jake Quinn’s brilliant interception from an Alexandra inside chip kick, setting up a smooth transition play.
Despite Euroa’s early dominance setup by strong centre half back resilience from Sam Holden, Alexandra struck back with their first goal after ten minutes.
However, Euroa responded swiftly, with Eithan Saxon kicking his first goal of two for the day.
Ollie Wilson held his wing position effectively, serving as a reliable outlet for the backline and midfielders.
After a tough arm wrestle for the first half of the quarter, Aaron van den Verge kicked a crucial goal, extending Euroa’s lead.
Alexandra brought intensity with strong tackles and hard running, particularly in the wet and slippery conditions that favored the defenders.
Joel Hamill shone through, managing a remarkable inside-out banana kick from the pocket, marking Euroa’s third goal for the quarter and widening their lead to 32 points.
Campbell Baker added to the scoreboard with a solid goal following some frantic scrambles.
Eithan showcased his skills with a great contested mark, linking up with a teammate who kicked a point.
The game intensified when an Alexandra player targeted Jake Quinn, leading to a heated couple of minutes before the end of the third quarter.
This disruption briefly played into Alexandra’s hands, but Euroa regained their shape and maintained a 42-point lead.
Alexandra managed to kick a nicely marked set-shot goal, but Archie continued his stellar performance this season by weaving through the defense to score.
He was on fire, slotting another perfect banana straight in front of goal managing four goals for the day.
The goals kept coming as Jack Walters and Ollie Wilson executed a brilliant center break, leading to another goal and sealing Euroa’s commanding victory.
The game was what Euroa needed, perfect warm-up leading into the top of the ladder clash against Moama at Memorial on Sunday.
FINAL SCORES: Alexandra 3.5.23 defeated by Euroa 12.14.86.
Archie Wilson, Aaron Van Den Berghe, Addison Godsmark, Jack Walters, Campbell Baker, Oliver Wilson.
Goal kickers: Archie Wilson (four) Campbell Baker (two), Eithan Saxon (two), Joel Hamill (one), Blade Johns (one), Aaron Van Den Berghe (one) and Jack Walters (one).
MOVES LIKE JAGAER: Jagaer Saxon showcased his skills, earning the Spirit of Football award.
HAPPY FAMILY: Bailey Nunn celebrates his medal with his mum, dad, and brother.
CAPTAIN COOL: Darby Hoare racks up another award during his game against Moama.
SPIRIT OF FOOTBALL: Archie Wilson claims the best on Award for Euroa Under 16s against Alexandra
GOLF
NAGAMBIE LADIES GOLF
By KARYN THOMPSON
RESULTS WEDNESDAY
JULY 3.
WE only had six players for a round of Stableford.
Jane Bow was the winner of the 18-hole Competition and the Seymour Club voucher, with 33 pts.
The 9-hole winner was Bev Brown with 17 pts. 18-hole balls down the line went to Jane, and nine holes Bev.
There were no N/P.
RESULTS WEDNESDAY
JULY 10.
WE had seven players for another round of Stableford.
The winner with 30pts was Bev Brown.
The nine-hole winner was Irene Keogh with 18pts. 18-hole balls down the line went to Bev 30pts and Irene 29pts.
Nine-hole balls down the line went to Irene 18pts and Annette Mills 14pts.
No N/P.
Bev was also the winner of the Seymour Club Voucher.
RESULTS THURSDAY JULY
4. There were 22 players for a game of Stableford on the back nine.
The winner with 21pts was Darryl Guthrie and R/U with 20pts was Mick Wheatley.
N/P on the 13th was Rhys Shepherd and on the 16th Mick Bates.
RESULTS THURSDAY 11TH
JULY
It was a game of Stroke on the front nine.
The winner was Shane Kimball 45/8.5/36.5.
The R/U on a C/B was Dave Love with 41/2.5/38.5.
No N/P.
EUROA LADIES GOLF
By DEBRA COX
Wednesday July 10Stableford.
Nine women played 18 holes.
There were no nine-hole players this week who I guess were sensible enough to stay home rather than test themselves on the course following the rain the previous day. Nevertheless, nine intrepid women fronted up to challenge the course.
You can see from the following results that the course won.
Division 1/2: Levenia Redfern on a countback from Lorraine Ellis on 32 points.
Ball down the Line to Lorraine Ellis.
Nearest the Pin. 8th: The Club, 12th Judy McLean. 18th: Deb Cox. Drive and Pitch. 5th Lorraine Ellis. 15th Susan Harding. Congratulations to Levenia, Lorraine and Judy McLean who were the only women to make the cut of 30 plus points.
Saturday July 13 - Par.
10 Women partici pated. You would have
thought we had learnt our lesson from the previous Wednesday but no we came back for more.
To make matters worse it was the dreaded and merciless Par game.
Once again, at least for the women, the course had the last laugh.
Winner of Division 1/2: Robin Lied with -2 on a countback from Lorraine Ellis.
Don’t worry Lorraine it’s always third time lucky so you are due for a win this week.
Balls down the Line to Lorraine Ellis -2 and Emily Flavel on -4.
Nearest the Pin. 8th and 12th: Emily Flavel. 18th: The Club.
Drive and Pitch. 5th: Jenny Thompson. 15th: Gail Allen.
Next Wednesday, 17 July will be Stableford.
Saturday July 20 we will be playing the “Royal Troon” course card to honour the 2024 British Open which will be held at Royal Troon in Scotland.
These are fun rounds and hopefully should entice more women to come and play.
EUROA GOLF CLUB
By RICHARD JOHNSON
CAM Roper, who is becoming the Countback King made it two wins in two weeks when his minus one score was enough to edge out Club Champion Ed Carracher in the Saturday
Par event.
After a few damp days the field was reduced to 20 players, but nice sunny conditions prevailed on Saturday morning.
The course has taken the rain really well and while the greens had slowed a little from their slippery fast conditions of the previous week, they are still playing really well. Balls down the line went to Dick Farmer, Ross Wishart, Craig Flavel and Mark Corradin all on minus two.
The Division two players struggled with minus 6,7 and 8 being common scores.
Sam Mills picked up a handful of Nearest the Pins and Drive and Pitches in his round and was seen backing up for an additional nine holes after the competition round.
15 players entered the Wednesday Stableford event which was won by the Club Greenkeeper Dav Mackrell with 34 points, one point ahead of Bill Wright, Kevin Mead and Phil Steers.
Ross Wishart had two Nearest the Pins on his way to pocketing a sizeable front nine swindle, but no one was good enough to take home the two ball prize.
Saturday saw the second draw in the Birdies and Eagles fundraiser which went to Don Bubeck as a trend is starting to emerge that the lucky winner was in the Clubhouse for the draw.
As we reach the middle
weekend of what is looking like the driest winter for several years, the Euroa Golfers are optimistic that course closures of past years won’t be repeated this year.
Next Saturday is a Stableford round.
NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB
By DAVID LOVE BITTER cold, wind gusts and passing showers greeted the Nagambie golfers for the 2nd round of the social club trophy, 32 golfers teed it up in the tough and demanding conditions with none able to play to handicap, not only were the weather conditions tough the course played long with rain from earlier in the week softening the ground making shot selection critical and difficult.
But three of Nagambie’s finest finished equal on 35 points with John Hurley being awarded the win after countback, it’s Hurley’s second win of the year proving he can get it done on the good and bad days.
Runner up was Michael Nolan utilizing all his experience to control the ball in the very tricky and gusty conditions, third of the trio on 35 points went to Greg Whiteman continuing his good run of form showing the grit and determination that is the hallmark of his game.
The nearest the pin prizes reflect the trying
conditions with only two of four nearest the pins being achieved, the big bombing Rhys Shepherd was the only recipient on both the 13th and 16th.
Next week’s golf will be a stroke event on office duty is G. Bow and, in the bar, will be B. Cassar.
AVENEL GOLF CLUB
By LYN CARRACHER
Eight players ventured out on Saturday to take on the challenge of a Par round.
Mark Hannigan continued his good form and collected the winner’s voucher with an impressive +3.
Bill Eddy was runner-up finishing square, with Ron Harrison -1 and Alex Smith -2 collecting line balls.
Alex claimed two more balls winning the drive and pitch on the 8th and NTP on the 18th while Mark collected the ball for NTP on the 14th.
The Imperial Hotel Voucher was won by Ollie Aitken.
Tomorrow the club is hosting the DDGA Vets and we hope they enjoy our course.
This Saturday is the July Monthly Medal so it will be stroke off the back tees.
On Saturday July 27, Par 3 course will be set up so make sure you come along for a fun day.
As always, visitors are most welcome to join us.
NOWOUT Local people, local places
Redlegs clash against Undera
THE Redlegs took a trip to Undera last weekend for our round 11 NAIDOC week clash.
A few wins, a draw, some tight losses and some work to do was the result from the weekends clashes.
This weekend we are back at Redlegs stadium as we take on fellow Redlegs Tallygaroopna.
This weekend sees country football and netball shining a light on road safety with the TAC Band together road.
Our senior captain will be wearing the zero jumper as we all work our way towards a zero-road toll.
Also to look forward to at the club in the coming weeks is our Inaugural Presidents Luncheon with guest speaker The Flying Dutchman Paul Vander Haar.
Information and tickets can be found on the events section of our website Functions and Events | Longwood Football Netball Club Events – Longwoodfnc.
UNDER 10s
U/10s boys headed to Kialla to take on Shepp United.
Conditions were wet and cold with plenty of fog around but that didn’t stop our boys getting out there and having a red-hot crack.
With good numbers on the ground the boys had plenty of the ball and we managed to put a few goals on the board.
In what was a tight finish Shep United kicked one in the last quarter securing them the win.
Great effort from our boys once again.
Best on went to Jaxson, Mason and Archie.
Jaxson was also gifted the spirit of football medal voted by the opposition coach.
Awards sponsored by Done Shovelling.
UNDER 15s
THE Under 15’s boys were welcomed to Undera with thick fog and a heavy nine oval.
With a couple of late outs, it set the Redlegs on the back foot trying to plug holes with key back Tye and Kai out.
The Redlegs controlled the first 10 minutes of play but couldn’t manage to capitalise on the scoreboard.
The 2nd and 3rd quarters were owned by Undera with the Redlegs going away from any structure they had.
The boys persisted in the last to get the ball back in hand and have plenty of forward entries.
Unfortunately chasing six goals down in the last quarter in heavy slippery conditions was too much.
The Redlegs managed to pull three goals back but with early wayward kicking proving to be the difference.
The Undera lads worked hard for the best part of the game and deserved the win.
Better players were the Patton boys, Hector in the Ruck and Will was again solid down back for the most part of the game.
Awards sponsored by Board Games and Battleground
UNDER 18s
THE under 18’s had another tough assignment this week up against Undera.
They fought hard all game, we hit the score board and made Undera work hard for their chances but eventually Undera’s rotations off the bench got the better of us as we started to run out of legs.
Stand outs were Luke Alison, Noah Patton, Aaron Bennett, Hector Barney and Otto Shiner.
Awards sponsored by Portable Buildings By Design .
RESERVES
BOYS had a slow start but managed a better second half.
They went away from their good footy of run and carry contested ball to force a turnover in the 3rd.
Last quarter they managed to dig deep and get the win.
Better players were Jordan Gilder, Joshy Hyland, and Conner Peterson.
Awards sponsored by The White Hart Hotel SENIORS
THE senior footballers had to work hard to shake the Undera side.
Quarter time scores were level at 2-3 a piece.
The second quarter was an arm wrestle with the Redlegs having the majority of play but not capitalising on the scoreboard with only the one goal kicked in the quarter.
The second half was very much on the Redlegs terms with the team getting their running game and structures going.
A six-goal 3rd quarter put the game beyond doubt.
A number of players hitting the scoreboard with Big Will, Flogga and Baz.
The last quarter was much the same with the Redlegs continuing to run through the efforts of Baz, Jye, The Weapon, Dill and Flynn.
Awards Sponsored by BD North East Electrics.
NETBALL UNDER 11’s went into the game worried about playing their first game on a wet court.
With a couple outs the day before we dropped our numbers to only one on the bench.
However, they didn’t let this stop them by coming out with a 13-point win making it their second win in a row.
Best on went to Harper Carson who played multiple positions whilst being very cold but still gave it her all and got multiple interceptions in the midcourt.
Coaches award went to Lilly Pettie who played down each end of the court and was constantly backing up her players as a second option.
Special mention to Billy for winning the game ball awarded by the umpires.
Awards sponsored by Avenel Cafe
UNDER 13s
THESE poor kids go out every week playing two games, U13’s always being their 2nd game, down one play due to being injured in U15’s (Neo) was very much missed, but these kids went
out with the heads held high
Gave it their best, even though they were exhausted and the court being wet and slippery, they fought right to the end but lost.
BOC went to Frankie for her Amazing work on the court at both ends
Coaches went to Mia, she gave it all in every position she played
Awards sponsored by Kialla Lawn and Garden
UNDER 15s
UNDER 15s missed some of our keys players this week and were unfortunately unable to come away with the win.
There were many positives to come out of today however with the team adapting and playing out of position without hesitation.
Our coaches award went to a girl who played a fantastic game out of position, switching from WA to GA using her skills to feed our GS and even managed to shoot two goals. Well done Sienna Burke.
Our best on award went to someone who never fails to impress, she had hands everywhere and worked well with whoever she had with her in defence and that went to Niamh O’Sullivan.
We will be ready for Undera when we verse them again in a few weeks’ time.
Awards sponsored by Mayfair Drapes
UNDER 17s
WE went into the game today knowing that we had a good game ahead, and it definitely was we lost my 11 but we keep the pressure
tight and kept them on their toes, it will be interesting to play them again when we have some extra legs on the bench.
Best on court: Holly Bender.
Coaches: Niamh O’Sullivan.
Awards sponsored by Jaclyn Symes.
C RESERVE
What a game this was.
We went out fighting from the first whistle, with goalfor-goal action throughout.
Michelle, Carly, and Kathy provided excellent defense, while Sarah, Jasmine, and Tayla moved the ball swiftly down the court.
Amazing shooting by Mystique, Ebony, and Tiffany kept us in the game right to the end, resulting in a thrilling 32-32 draw.
These ladies should be very proud of themselves; Undera ranks 5th on the ladder, we’re 10th, and despite some close losses, they gave it their all.
I could give an award to each of you.
BOC went to Ebony for her amazing work at both ends of the court.
Coaches went to Michelle for her fantastic rebounds and lots of hands to the ball, and for never giving up.
Awards sponsored by Murphy Motors
C GRADE
C grade knew we were in for a tough game and worked tirelessly all four quarters.
We had a real battle on our hands in the first three quarters where it was only a couple of goals in it.
Due to injury, we ended up having no one on the bench and unfortunately Undera were just too strong and pulled away in the end.
Our awards this week: Best on: Amelia.
Coaches: Brooke.
Awards sponsored by Shepparton Greyhounds.
B GRADE
B Grade had a very solid start against Undera and it was fantastic to see so much of what we’ve worked on at training coming through in game play.
Tight defence and effective movement across the court made for a very competitive first half.
Unfortunately, Undera turned it on and ran away to a 20-goal win.
Best on Court: Liarna Trimboli.
Coaches Award: Tamisha Humphries.
Awards sponsored by Inbound Aviation.
A GRADE
GREAT team effort.
Unfortunately, we didn’t come away with the win but we showed multiple positive passages of play and show great signs we can be more competitive when we meet on home turf in a few weeks.
Best on court as voted by the players went to Emily for her fantastic work in the ring and dedication to win the ball.
Coaches award went to Tamee for her fight all game in defence and motivation through the mid-court to shut down her opposition player.
NAIDOC WEEK: Longwood Football Club proudly represents during NAIDOC Week, celebrating culture and community spirit.
ALL OPEN: Linc McKernan looks to have a clear run as the contest collapses. See reports page 22.
SUMMING UP: Lachlan Hill slows the ball down to look for a teammate. PHOTOS: Dale Mann
YOUR BALL: Euroa Magpies player Jett Trotter spears a fast moving handball on the run during the game against Kyabram and Euroa Memorial Oval on Saturday.
Pies withstand Kyabram Bombers’ comeback for Memorial Oval win
SENIOR XVIII
By SCOTT WATSON
IN a wonderful display of competitive football, the Euroa and Kyabram sides took to Memorial Oval last weekend in a battle between two of the competition’s top six teams. Euroa Coach Ryan Pendlebury had prepared his team well for the clash with anticipation high prior to the game of a positive outcome.
The first quarter was a dominant one for the Magpies as they slammed four goals to Kyabram’s one.
Fletcher Paul was warming into his task in the ruck and was laying the foundation for one of his better performances in a black and white jumper.
Jack McKernan kicked truly in this quarter and would continue to do as such as he bagged five goals in a wonderful performance.
The second quarter was when Euroa played some of their better football for the season – again recording four goals to Kyabram’s one to open up a handy 38-point half time lead.
Andrew Bell was providing plenty of grunt in the contest with Jett Trotter and Jayden Gleeson looking lively all over the ground.
Euroa’s back six were to be tested in the third quarter as Kyabram came out of the ‘sheds’ firing on all cylinders.
The two Garsides – Dan and Tom – were supported well by Nate Trotter and Jacob Gleeson.
Kyabram dominated the first half of the quarter and drew to within a solitary
kick of the home side.
A six goal to two quarter by the visiting Kyabram team meant the game was up for grabs in the last quarter.
Coaches Pendlebury and Poole provided well-considered and deliberate advice to their side at the threequarter time break.
This had immediate effect as the Euroa team looked composed and confident within themselves, led superbly by Andrew Bell.
The players ensured their efforts resulted in a much-deserved win which will provide something to springboard into a crucial period in the latter part of the season.
FINAL SCORES: Euroa 14-13-97 defeated Kyabram 12-9-81.
Best players: Jack McKernan, Fletcher Paul, Andrew Bell, Jayden Gleeson, Tristan Davies, Tom Garside.
Goal kickers: Jack McKernan (five), Andrew Bell (two), Jett Trotter (two), Jayden Gleeson (one), Jack Frewen (one), Fletcher Paul (one), Tristan Davies (one), Ryan Pendlebury (one).
RESERVE XVIII
By TONY BRODIE
THIS was going to be a good contest for our reserves as the Kyabram team are always hard to beat.
From the first bounce both teams were endeavouring to win the ball and move it quickly into their respective forward lines.
Euroa was able to score two goals in the first quarter but were unable hit the front due to Kyabram booting three goals of their own.
It was a very even contest with both sides having opportunities to score.
First quarter scores: Euroa 2.3.15 to Kyabram 3.1.19.
From the first quarter those in attendance knew this was going to be a very even contest and Euroa would have to put pressure on the Kyabram team as they were working hard on their run and ball usage.
As the quarter went on, it continued to be a very even contest with the Magpie men trying very hard to take the game up to the Kyabram team.
Matching them at the contest.
Half time scores Euroa 4.5.29 to Kyabram 4.6.30.
The second half was going to be a good test for both sides to see who could break away and gain the advantage - luckily it was the Pies who were able to break away, hitting the scoreboard with a five-goal quarter whilst holding Kyabram to only two goals.
This was a great result for the team giving them a three-goal lead at the threequarter time break.
Third quarter scores: Euroa 9.7.61 to Kyabram 6.7.43.
Euroa were very confident for the start of the final quarter and through this confidence they were able to take the game up to the Kyabram team allowing them to take control of the game in the last quarter - scoring three goals whilst holding the opposition to only one goal.
This was a very good win for Euroa as Kyabram are
always hard to beat and always give a good contest.
The Euroa Reserves playing group put in a terrific effort matching Kyabram at the contest early in the game then taking control in the second half. With a number of inclusions for the Pies, it gave much confidence and stability to the players – many of these ins have senior experience which helped the teams confidence to take the challenge up. Considering this side did not have coach Linc McKernan for the game due to him playing seniors it was a strong win. The team had many good players over the course of the game which would have made it very difficult for the supporters who had voting cards for best players.
FINAL SCORES: Euroa 12.8. 80 to Kyabram 7.10.52.
Best players: Zac Gleeson, Jd Hayes, Caden Robinson, James Henry, Craig Bamford.
Goal Kickers: Caden Robinson (three), Robert Wilson (three), Zac Gleeson (two). Joshua Robertson (two), Ben Harrison (one), Keily Jager (one).
THIRD XVIII
FINAL SCORES: Euroa 11-7-73 defeated Kyabram 10-8-68.
Best Players: Callan Howell, Caid Miller, Nathan Hendricks, Will Creevey, Mitchell Walters.
Goal Kickers: Mitchell Walters (three), Ryan Sproles (two), Dublin Anderson (one), Callan Howell (one), Will Creevey (one) Baxter Fraser (one), Drew Coller (one), Nathan Hendricks (one).
RELEASING KICK: James Hayes clears the ball from congestion.
PIES SURGE: Declan Redfern and teammates are on the move against Kyabram.
HUNTING CONTEST: Craig Bamford is on the move, ready to pounce on the handball.
CHARGING FORWARD: Cohen Paul on the march.
PHOTOS: Dale Mann
‘Pies withstand Bombers’ comeback
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A GRADE
By DEBBIE HOARE
EUROA got off to a quick start with the first couple of centre passes, but Kyabram found some flow to their attack end and were transitioning the ball well into their goalers, who were goaling accurately.
The Magpies were able to force a couple of errors and at the first break were ahead 17 to Kyabram 11.
Kyabram went into the second quarter with lots of confidence and were forcing Magpie errors, and capitalising on them which allowed them to hit the lead early in the quarter.
Euroa settled and opened up the game giving better movement of the ball with Hollie Reid’s fast movement through the midcourt unable to be matched by the Ky Bombers. At half time it was Euroa 32 to Kyabram 25.
At the start of the third quarter Euroa had to work for every ball, but Grace Warnock’s intercepts and second and third efforts were instrumental in getting the Magpies’ confidence up.
Olivia Morris was giving the attack end a target to drive to and Euroa quickly extended their lead.
Euroa 49 to Kyabram 31 at the last break.
Euroa had found their form in the last quarter, having no trouble transitioning the ball into the goal ring, and their defensive pressure had Kyabram fighting for every pass and making errors which enabled the Magpies to finish strongly.
FINAL SCORES: Euroa 70 defeated Kyabram 39.
Best Players: Hollie Reid, Olivia Morris, Brodie West.
B GRADE
By SALLY REDFERN
THERE was an air of clinical efficiency from Euroa’s B Grade side when they systematically dismantled Kyabram on Saturday at Memorial Oval.
The result was never in doubt, and although Kyabram gave it their all, they were simply no match for the mighty Magpies.
Bree Sudomirski played yet another strong game at wing attack, her positioning around the ring and feeds into the goalers a sight to behold.
A grade Magpies’ fast start secures a safe win against Kyabram
Bree was awarded the match ball at the end of the game, judged by the Umpires as best on court.
With Millie Watson and Brodie West also running the mid court, Kyabram were outmatched and outclassed at every turn.
An important component of the Magpie’s success this season could be attributed to their goaling accuracy.
Sarah Ternes was sublime, Molly Redfern was superb and Sienna Trotter was sensational in the ring, combining seamlessly to maximise opportunities to convert.
Sarah, in particular, is playing wonderful netball as the Magpies march resolutely towards September action.
She is a valuable support to other members of the team, guiding and encouraging them as she plays alongside them.
And she did not miss a goal on Saturday.
Caitlyn Elliott was impressive at wing defence, a poor night’s sleep appearing to have no discernible impact on her ability to get, and defend, the ball.
So scintillating was her form that her coaches are now thinking about providing ‘doof doof’ music outside her window every Friday night before a game, as part of her mental preparation.
Kelly Hill, Tess Walker and Brodie West shared defending duties, pitting their skills against the tall Bomber attack.
And while height is always a definite advantage in netball, it wasn’t long before the Magpie trio started implementing strategies to nullify this advantage, strategies which resulted in a constant stream of intercepts and turnovers.
It was textbook netball, from a team who are rewriting the book on consistent netball every week.
FINAL SCORES: Euroa 65 defeated Kyabram 36.
Best players: Sarah Ternes, Caitlyn Elliott, Bree Sudomirski.
defense.
PATIENT BUILD UP: Millie Watson carefully assesses the opposition’s
IN SAFE HANDS: Megan O’Bree proves her mettle in wing attack, maintaining steady control of the game.
LOOKING FOR MOVEMENT: Caitlyn Elliott holds the ball up, to make the right pass.
ON THE MOVE: Brodie West initiates a quick transition from defense to attack in the A grade game against Kyabram on Saturday.
PHOTO: Dale Mann
QUICK RELEASE: Bella Ogen keeps the ball moving swiftly during the Euroa.