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ART ON SHOW AT LIBRARY: Hilary Ford is the latest local artist to showcase their work at the Euroa Library, a collection of her watercolours, sketches and more are currently on display.

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Candidates confirmed

By GUS RIDDER BOTH the Liberal Party and the Nationals have officially announced their candidates for the seat of Euroa in the upcoming state election.

The Nationals have endorsed Annabelle Cleeland as candidate following a grassroots preselection ballot held last Tuesday, meanwhile, Benalla school principal Brad Hearn was selected as the Liberal Party’s choice last week.

Ms Cleeland, together with her husband and two

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children, run a superfine merino wool property and bee apiary in the southern Strathbogie region of Tarcombe.

Ms Cleeland also held several regional and agricultural journalism positions, including national agricultural reporter and editor of Stock & Land.

“It’s a great honour to be

endorsed as The Nationals candidate for Euroa,” Ms Cleeland said.

“I am deeply passionate and excited about working with the local community.

“I am determined to attract a fairer level of investment to our region, I want to make sure our voice is heard and goals realised.”

Ms Cleeland is focused on greater government investment in health services, education, road and rail networks.

“I will work to narrow the

investment gap between city and country health services, fight for improved highspeed train connectivity and attract investment in tourism to increase region’s destination identity,” she said.

The Nationals state president Neil Pankhurst said Ms Cleeland has the work ethic and experience to be an extraordinary local member for the electorate of Euroa.

“Annabelle has already been an influential voice for

regional Victoria through her previous work and knows what it will take to deliver for our region,” Mr Pankhurst said.

“Annabelle completes a fantastic Nationals team ahead of the state election.”

Liberal candidate Mr Hearn, who is a trained mental health counsellor, said he is a strong advocate for public education reform as well as passionate about future investments in rural Victoria.

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Ambo services under pressure

By RYAN MALCOLM PRESSURE on first responders throughout the region continues to mount, as demand for ambulance services across the state smashed records for the third consecutive quarter.

Soaring demand linked to the increased spread of COVID, staff furloughing and sicker patients who had deferred care was experienced throughout the Hume region in the fourth quarter of 2021/22, as average response times in Indigo Shire, Be-

nalla Rural City, City of Wodonga and Strathbogie Shire ballooned, while responses throughout the Wangaratta local government area (LGA) fell by only four seconds.

Alpine Shire experienced a drop in average response time, falling by 54 seconds from third quarter data and more than two minutes since six months ago, however, the average response time remained well above 22 minutes for high priority callouts.

Some 68.8 per cent of Wangaratta code one responses were completed in the re-

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(Euroa Township) Total rainfall for the week ending at 10am Monday, August 15 was 7.2mm.

This includes 0.6mm on Monday, August 8, 4.8mm on Friday, August 12, 0.2mm on Sunday, August 14 and 1.6mm on Monday, August 15.

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quired 15 minutes or less, while Alpine (42.3pc), Benalla (51pc), Indigo (20.6pc), Strathbogie (28.2pc) and Wodonga (74.8pc) remained well below the state’s ultimate goal of reaching 85pc of serious callouts within 15 minutes.

The Hume region is set to benefit from an additional 50 paramedics in the coming months, however, Ovens Valley MP and new shadow assistant minister for regional health and ambulance services, Tim McCurdy, said further urgent action was

required to alleviate health pressures throughout the region.

“The premier must stop building tunnels in Melbourne and start addressing the health crisis in North East Victoria,” he said.

“Sending more paramedics is only the tip of the iceberg - all our medical staff have been working incredibly hard, however, we need more doctors, surgeons, physicians and dentists.

“We are not a third world country but sometimes the government’s neglect makes

it feel this way in regional Victoria.

“Calling triple zero should be every Victorian’s right, not a privilege.”

Across the state, more than 13,000 ‘lights and sirens’ cases were reported compared to this time last year, prompting Ambulance Victoria interim chief executive Felicity Topp urging residents to save triple zero calls for purely emergency situations.

“Our paramedics are working extremely hard to manage the increasing demand while prioritising care to the

sickest Victorians,” she said.

“While ambulances are always provided to patients when required, about one in five calls to Triple Zero do not need an emergency ambulance response.

“Some people hesitate to call 000 because they are not sure if their situation is an emergency - if in doubt, always call Tiple zero and the trained call-taker will help and direct you.”

GPs and pharmacists can also provide non-urgent care, while Nurse-On-Call can be reached on 1300 606 024.

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From page 1 “I’m proud of my country roots and my home town communities,” Mr Hearn said.

“Born and raised here I am privileged to have worked in many communities across the district of Euroa as a counsellor and a teacher.”

As a result of his experience in the school system, Mr Hearn says he will be advocating for having a mental health practitioner in every primary and secondary school to help deal with the post pandemic mental health crisis faced across the state.

“I will always fight for the best interests of all of the people in the district of Euroa,” Mr Hearn said.

Mr Hearn has committed to uphold the 25 per cent Regional Infrastructure Guarantee if elected in November.

According to Mr Hearn, this will deliver at least a quarter of all new government capital investment to regional communities in contrast to just 11.4 per cent allocated in the 2021-22 State Budget for major state asset investment.

“I am advocating for improved public education and disability support, as well as improved health services in rural communities,” he said.

Current member for Euroa Steph Ryan will not contest November’s election.

NATS CONFRIM CANDIDATE: Annabelle Cleeland (middle) has been endorsed as the Nationals Party candidate for the seat of Euroa ahead of the upcoming election. Ms Cleeland is pictured here with deputy leader Emma Kealy and leader Peter Walsh. INSET: Benalla school principal Brad Hearn has been selected as the Liberal candidate for Euroa in November’s state election.

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WANGARATTA-based state MP Tania Maxwell has thrown her support behind calls for the Labor Party to repay taxpayer funds found to be misused following an investigation by the state’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and Ombudsman.

The Operation Watts special report initially published on July 20 uncovered a catalogue of “unethical and inappropriate behaviour” which included the hiring of unqualified employees into taxpayer-funded roles and interference with government grants provided to community organisations.

Speaking in parliament earlier this week, Ms Maxwell ex-

pressed her disappointment in the State Government, calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to set an example for parliamentary integrity and pay back the misused money.

“On June 8, in this very place, I put forward a motion about that type of conduct as it relates to bullying and harassment and to examine what support and oversight was in place - at the time I reflected that parliament and its members should be exemplars of best practice,” she said.

“Reading the Operation Watts report further affirms my view that the review of the parliament as a workplace that I proposed is essential - the heads of the highest integrity bodies in

our state say that Victoria is now a laggard rather than a leader in parliamentary integrity.

“I am bewildered how the premier can say he takes full responsibility for the conduct outlined in the report and that he supports its 21 recommendations, but then says that repaying taxpayers’ money, which was clearly identified in the inquiry, is not required because it was a recommendation.”

Ms Maxwell’s motion, in response to opposition leader in the upper house David Davis’ call for Mr Andrews to repay more than $1.3 million in misappropriated funds, stated the Operation Watts report had gone to the heart of the integrity and ethical conduct of parlia-

mentarian, ministers and their respective staff.

“It is completely hypocritical to say that you’re going beyond the recommendations when it does not include repaying public money that was blatantly misused,” she said.

“Surely our premier made a faux pas and meant to say that his moral and ethical duty was to ensure that taxpayers’ money would be repaid as his first priority and that he does not require a recommendation in a report to make that decision.

“Pay back the money - you said yourself that you need to do more than just offer words it has to be about action.

“Be true to that statement and pay the money back.”

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Euroa welcomes six new 24/7 heart starters EUROA is now one of 20 official Heart Safe Communities in Victoria thanks to a program that has upskilled the community to save the life of someone having a cardiac arrest.

Ambulance Victoria (AV) ambulance community officer Tony Kubeil said that over the last two years, the Heart Safe Community program in Euroa has been vital in building community resilience and improving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates for people living and working in the area.

“The expansion of the Heart Safe Community state-wide program, a joint initiative between AV and the Heart Foundation, built the confidence and skills in local communities to step in and provide life-saving assistance if someone is in cardiac arrest,” Mr Kubeil said.

“The program aimed to raise community awareness of cardiac arrest, promote the role of Triple Zero in a cardiac emergency, teach people CPR skills, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), identify and register existing defibrillators, install and register new defibrillators and promote and educate on the use of smart phone technologies, like the GoodSAM (smartphone activated medic) app.”

Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops

HEART SAFETY IMPROVED IN EUROA: Six new automated external defibrillators (AED) have been set up across Euroa to help save lives during cardiac events.

PHOTO: Ambulance Victoria beating and stops pumping blood effectively around the body; it can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere.

“While bystanders alone will never replace an ambulance service, equipping people with skills to start the chain of survival; starting chest compressions or CPR and using an AED does save lives,” Mr Kubeil said.

“Anyone can save a life in three simple steps.

“Call, Push, Shock: Call 000, Push hard and fast on the middle of the chest, and Shock using an AED.” An AED is used to deliver a shock to help restore normal heart rhythm following a cardiac arrest.

Thanks to the Heart Safe Community program’s 17 participating sites, over the last two years, 10 new public AEDs have been registered in Euroa.

Six of them are available 24/7 and are located at the Nest Cafe, Euroa Pharmacy, the police station, VICSES Euroa Unit, the BP Euroa service station and croquet club.

All six have been registered on the AV AED register which means that if someone suffers a cardiac arrest and a bystander calls 000, the call-taker can direct people to the nearest defibrillator.

“Anyone can use an AED, regardless of whether they have received training to do so,” Mr

Kubeil said.

“If someone is in cardiac arrest and an AED is available, simply open it and follow the verbal instructions.

“They are safe and easy to use and will not deliver a shock unless it is necessary.”

Mr Kubeil also urged all local residents to register with GoodSAM, an app that connects Victorians in cardiac arrest with responders and defibrillators in the critical minutes before paramedics arrive.

Responders only receive an alert if they are close to the person in cardiac arrest.

They are given the address of the patient, along with the location of the closest defibrillator (if one is available), so that they can begin lifesaving care while an ambulance is on its way.

“Anyone can save a life by going to heartrestarter.com.au and signing up as a GoodSAM responder today,” he said.

“You don’t have to have experience or a medical background, you just have to be willing and able to do hands-on CPR, be over 18 years of age and have access to a smartphone.”

From July, 12 new communities have joined the Heart Safe Communities program: Bacchus Marsh, Kinglake, Coleraine, Lismore, Trentham, Hopetoun, Dunolly, Stanhope, Chiltern, Violet Town, Longwarry and Yallourn North.

Funding boost for Australian veterans

By GUS RIDDER THE Federal Government has committed $55 million to better support the wellbeing of Australian Veterans.

This commitment consists of $22 million in funding to provide psychiatric assistance dogs to veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and $33 million to extend access to free medical treatment for veterans.

Euroa RSL president Phil Munt said these programs would provide much needed support for Victorian veterans.

“I am sure the Dog Assistance Program would be of great benefit to very lonely veterans,” he said.

“I am totally in favor of special consideration being given to those who are waiting on a decision from DVA which will decide what type of card or compensation they are entitled to.

“Psychiatrists and psychologists are expensive as well as other medical professionals and veterans should all have these expenses covered while their cases are pending.

“In my own case it took over two years before I received my entitlements.”

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (DVA) Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program matches highly-trained dogs with veterans diagnosed with PTSD to support them through their clinical recovery.

“I am pleased to announce a

MORE FUNDING ALLOCATED: The Federal Government has confirmed that $55 million will go towards increasing the wellbeing of Australian Veterans, including an assistance dog program and extended access to free medical treatment. boost of $22 million to ensure the ongoing operation of the critical Psychiatric Assistance Dogs Program which is changing the lives of veterans,” Mr Keogh said.

“This government commitment will also extend support to eligible veterans who have privately sourced an accredited psychiatric assistance dog prior to the start of the program in September 2019, including maintenance funding for expenses such as veterinary bills, pet insurance, and vaccinations.

“By properly funding this important program, the Australian Government is continuing to address the needs of veterans living with PTSD as a result of their military service.”

The funding announcement comes as the program celebrates

a milestone 100 dogs placed with veterans, many of whom have experienced a positive shift in their wellbeing and relationships thanks to their assistance dog.

“It’s fantastic to see the positive impact this program is having on veterans,” Mr Keogh said.

“I’ve had individuals share with me the joy of finding a routine and getting out and about again.

“For many people with PTSD simply leaving the house is difficult, the assistance dogs have helped turn that right around.

“It is truly incredible the impact these dogs are making to help our veterans with day-to-day activities and gain back their independence.”

“I am sure the Dog Assistance Program would be of great benefit

to very lonely Veterans,” he said.

To be eligible for the Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program, veterans must have a Veteran Gold or White Card, have a current diagnosis of PTSD from a psychiatrist and be engaged in treatment with their mental health professional for a minimum of three months.

The free Provisional Access to Medical Treatment program provides access to medical treatment for 20 of the most commonly claimed conditions to veterans who have lodged a claim with DVA. “We know veterans waiting for claims to be processed need support - this is a challenging time and dealing with a medical condition can make it even more stressful,” Minister Keogh said.

“I am very conscious of the compensation claims backlog, with some veterans waiting too long for their claims to be processed.

“This is unacceptable, the Department of Veterans Affairs has been under resourced for too long.

“The process of fixing that backlog by rebuilding DVA is now underway, with the Labor Government committed to employing more permanent staff in the department.

“This funding will ensure veterans can continue to access medical treatment for their condition while they wait for their claims to be processed.

For more information, visit www.dva.gov.au/dogs.

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Strathbogie Shire

Community Information Have your say: Help pick the films at our Community Cinema Don’t forget we ask the community to help pick the films at the Euroa Community Cinema each month.

We’re now calling for input into the October movies – to vote for your favourites head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Join our Streetscape working groups for Strathbogie and Violet Town We’re also calling for expressions of interest from community members in Strathbogie and Violet Town to join our streetscape working groups.

The working groups will: ensure community input into the next Draft Streetscape Plan for Strathbogie and Violet Town đŏ capture local knowledge, issues, and opportunities and đŏ plan a draft streetscape design with the Council appointed designer. đŏ We’re looking for collaborative people who can share their thoughts and help spread the word.

To complete an EOI head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

The St Kilda Film Festival Regional Tour is returning to our Shire!

Bringing a taste of the recent 2022 Film Festival program to Strathbogie Shire.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the event was a chance to discover Australia’s diverse filmmaking talent with a curated program featuring 12 of the country’s top short films.

Event details are as follows: đŏ Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm đŏ Sunday 18 September, 4pm đŏ Cost: $10 per ticket đŏ Bookings: https://www. trybooking.com/CBLAN

Tender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: đŏ Design, Landscape and Irrigation of Whroovale Estate Open Space – Nagambie (Contract Number 22/23-14). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. đŏ The development of a Playground and Open Space Strategy, including Detailed Design of a Nature Play Space in Euroa (contract number 22/23-05).

Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

đŏ 2022-2023 Roads Reseal Program – Various Local Roads within Strathbogie Shire (contact Footpath and curb work, Bury St, Euroa (contract number 22/2311). Tenders will be received until 4pm, Wednesday, August 31, 2022. đŏ Construction of a new truck wash at Euroa Saleyards (contact number 22/23-09). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. đŏ Development of a Master Plan for the employment investigation area identified within the Nagambie Grown Management Strategy 2020 (contract number 21/22-54). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. đŏ Redesign and landscape of Euroa Swimming Pool Fountain Garden (contract number 22/23-08).

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

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Local communities can ‘LEAP into Resilience’ STRATHBOGIE Shire Council will soon have a dedicated officer to oversee the Local Emergency Action Plans (LEAP) of five local communities for the next three years.

Funding for the ‘LEAPing into Resilience’ project was provided through the Federal Government’s Preparing Australian Communities grant.

Council will collaborate and share the officer’s expertise with the Mansfield and Murrindindi Shire Councils.

The funding will allow each of the participating local communities (five from each municipality) to

work with their council to prepare a Local Emergency Action Plan.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks, said the LEAPing into Resilience project will explore risks faced by local communities and provide an opportunity to achieve a greater understanding of the impact a natural catastrophe would inflict on each of our communities.

“This is a chance for our communities to have input into developing strategies for planning, response and recovery following an emergency event,” she said.

“Euroa and Violet Town

have already been selected for the program due to their known flood risks.

“There is now an opportunity for three other local communities in the Strathbogie Shire to submit their interest in participating in this important community project.”

Cr Binks said it was an important project with due to the ongoing impacts on our natural environment due to climate change.

“I encourage representatives in our communities to submit an expression of interest to participate in this project by emailing info@ strathbogie.vic.gov.au by September 30,” she said.

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NATURE WORKSHOP: (from left); Simeon Ayres, workshop tutor, with Justus Hagen, Suzie Bates and Eve Williams.

Awe and Wonder art workshop held in Strathbogie ranges THE Strathbogie Ranges Conservation Management Network (SRCMN) held their second ‘Awe & Wonder in Nature’ art workshop in the Strathbogie Ranges recently.

‘Patterns, Pathways & Mapping the Otherworld’ was hosted by Sim Ayres who led participants on a journey of pattern recognition and map making.

Sitting around the fire, the day began with a heartfelt acknowledgement of Country and Taungurung Peoples, then an exercise to drop in and feel the surrounds.

Sim shared his artistic process of representing country and space, within the concept of mapping but not necessarily creating a map as such.

People were invited to go for a wander with pencil and paper, find a tree - then feel all around, above and below the ground and create a story of the wider picture.

Bushwalkers, landcarers, artists and also people with little art experience travelled from Boho South, Euroa, Ruffy, Bogie, Nagambie, Gembrook and as far flung as Canada to attend this event.

Many came because they love Sim’s artwork and all expressed a desire to connect with the Strathbogie bush.

After lunch, more drawing took place on Mt. Wombat, where everyone walked into this other world - to a special solitary spot, with fresh child-like eyes.

They perched high up on

granite bolders, in dense bracken and under trees, where many great artworks emerged.

SRCMN organisers considered the workshop a great success, as the aim of the project was to provide opportunities for people to connect more deeply with their environment.

All those attending expressed gratitude for the day’s gifts and the pathways created to their renewed wonder for this magnificent country.

The next workshop, ‘Nature Journaling’, will be held at the Ruffy Community Centre on August 28 featuring Vanessa Malandrin.

To book in, go to the Strathbogie Ranges Conservation Management Network website.

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Victorian women to benefit from new initiative

By GUS RIDDER IN an Australian-first, Victoria will work towards providing fair access to community sporting facilities for every participant.

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence was joined by representatives from state sporting organisations and local government authorities to reveal a threephase initiative that will set minimum standards of access across the state.

At present, many Victorian women and girls don’t have access to the best courts or grounds, have facilities of lesser standard, or are relegated to less convenient competition and training times.

These barriers make it difficult for many to participate or reach their best.

“This landmark policy will ensure all Victorian women can fully participate in and enjoy the benefits of community sport, with fair opportunity and access to their local facilities,” Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins said.

The Fair Access Policy Roadmap aims to develop a state-wide foundation to improve the access to, and use of, community sports infrastructure for women and girls.

“The Fair Access Policy

REMOVING BARRIERS: The State Government has announced a new initiative to improve access to community sporting facilities for women and girls across the state.

Roadmap will deliver greater health outcomes for all Victorians, a stronger community sport and recreation sector, and fairer use of public sporting assets,” Ms Spence said.

From July 2024, all Victorian councils will need to ensure equitable access to sporting facilities for people

of all genders to be considered eligible to receive infrastructure funding from the Labor Government.

In partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth, the roadmap is being delivered through the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and aligns with Victoria’s Gender

Equality Act 2020.

“This landmark policy will ensure community sporting environments are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone,” Office for Women in Sport and Recreation director Sarah Styles said.

“We’re looking forward to working with all stakehold-

ers, wherever they are on their journey.”

The roadmap features three key phases: education, readiness and progress.

It is designed for local governments, sport and recreation organisations and other groups which manage publicly owned community sports infrastructure.

In the first phase commencing this year, the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation will provide training, education and support to local councils, peak bodies and facilities to help them implement the roadmap.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks was welcoming of the announcement.

“Council welcomes initiatives from all levels of government that focus on bettering gender equality for communities,” Cr Binks said.

“Council plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing gender equality.

“Not just within our organisation, but also in the design and delivery of council services and programs.

“Our organisation believes strongly in gender equality.

“We aim to create a culture of inclusion and respect where bad behaviour is stamped out.

“We believe very strongly that equality and inclusion help drive participation and creates engaged communities.

“As leaders in our municipality, this is something we will continue to strive for every day.”

To view the Fair Access Policy Roadmap, visit: changeourgame.vic.gov.au.

New local artist has work on display at Euroa Library

By GUS RIDDER

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

EUROA LIBRARY DISPLAY: Talented Euroa local Hilary Ford is currently displaying her watercolours and drawings at the Euroa Library on Binney Street, a space now regularly utilised to showcase the artistic skills of the community. was nice to hear that someone wanted to put these up here.

“I think this will really spur me on to get back into doing more art.”

Ms Ford provided some advice for anyone else looking to get into art or improve their skills.

“Just do it a lot, hone your skills and find yourself some time,” she said.

There is a lot of potential to display local art in the area according to Ms Ford.

“It would be nice to have more art shows or specific spaces in the town for art and local artists,” she said.

“People might notice them more and bring attention to the talent of people in the community.”

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

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difficult and if you turn your back something has run and changed how it looks.

“In a way that can still create something fantastic.

“I’d love to move to doing some more pastels and charcoal art.

“I might need a few more lessons though.”

Ms Ford spoke about how she was approached to showcase her art at the library and the joy that it brought.

“I’ve exhibited some work and sold some locally in the past, it’s such a thrill,” she said.

“The lady who frames my paintings put me in touch with Leanne Baker who helped set up the display here at the Library.

“I’m very self-critical so it

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

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THE Euroa Library has continued its recent tradition of showcasing the artistic talents of the local community, this time displaying the drawings and watercolours of Euroa artist Hilary Ford.

Ms Ford, who grew up in Scotland, has been in the area since she was seven years old and spoke about how she developed her passion for art.

“I was always arty, as a child I drew all the time and wrote and illustrated stories,” she said.

“I moved to Euroa 44 years ago and just love it here.

“I’ve gone to a couple of classes but never really had proper lessons.

“Most of what I’ve learned has come from just doing it.

“A lot has gone in the bin though.

Ms Ford discussed her artistic style and the method she uses for creating the pieces of art.

“I’ve always been really into drawing and sketches,” she said.

“In particular, I’ve enjoyed drawing horses.

“My husband is in the horse industry and I’m with the animals a lot so that’s certainly given me a lot of practice at drawing them.

“I fell in love with watercolours too.

“I just love the look of them.

“They tend to be more

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Road safety farce in Violet Town I AM a recently retired police officer with 34 years of service predominantly in the Traffic Operations Group, Highway Patrol and Road Policing Command.

There is a farcical issue with road safety in Victoria and in the local government area.

The government of the day and Victoria Police constantly warn the motoring public regarding road safety and to be vigilant on our roads including being aware of pedestrians.

At the intersection of Lily and Cowslip

St (C345), Violet Town opposite the police station, there is a ridiculously dangerous situation to the pedestrians of Violet Town forcing them to walk on the roadway, either into oncoming traffic for vehicles travelling north or their backs to the traffic travelling in a southerly direction.

This situation has been on-again offagain with veranda works being carried out on the unused and vacant Violet Town Hotel for about 12 months or more.

This road is used by heavy vehicles including semi-trailers and ‘B’ doubles not to mention numerous cars.

The question must be asked as to who authorised the permits for the

scaffolding to be placed on the road surface and why hasn’t a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) been required to be implemented to separate the road traffic from the pedestrians?

Water filled barriers should be in place at the very least for safety reasons.

As it is a C345 road it would usually come under the jurisdiction of VicRoads which is constantly waffling on about road safety, yet they allow this dangerous situation to be permitted.

As of today’s date, there have been 149 deaths on Victorian roads.

I hope you see this hypocritical and dangerous situation as I do?

Mark Vipond, Violet Town

Families must be at centre of Australia’s energy policy OPINION

By HELEN HAINES (INDI MP) and SAUL GRIFFITH, first published in The Canberra Times, July 31, 2022

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ustralia has an energy crisis and a new government.

These two facts give us both an opportunity for sensible energy reform, and a government that might be smart enough to seize it.

So far, the blame game for the crisis has focused heavily on supply side problems in electricity generation - the unreliable coal power stations, the broken supply lines.

But this only tells half the story.

If we are to lower energy bills and meet our climate targets, we really need to think about the demand side.

Households and communities the people who purchase and use electricity - must move to the centre of energy and climate policy.

Australians know rooftop solar has been a good deal, and only continues to get better.

That is why they are frustrated when the government changes the feed-in tariffs they have enjoyed.

Australians also know electric vehicles are coming.

They want them and cannot fathom why government policy has frustrated their arrival.

Australians understand once we are driving electric cars fuelled by rooftop solar, it will be much cheaper.

In fact, at just two cents per kilometre, driving an electric car will be 90 per cent cheaper than a petrol one.

Australians also know batteries are getting cheaper and will level the playing field in the energy system, allowing energy to be stored and used far cheaper than it can be from the grid.

We are also waking up to the fact using gas in our homes for cooking and heating is not only expensive, but also a leading cause of respiratory illness.

Going electric at home with modern induction stoves, and electric hot water and heating, is a cheaper than burning gas, and healthier, too.

Reducing household emissions doesn’t mean sitting in the dark and cold.

It means using energy smarter, enjoying more comfortable homes, and saving money.

And we have never had a better chance to help Australians seize these opportunities from renewa-

TIME FOR ACTION: Now is the time for sensible energy reform according to Indi Independent federal MP Helen Haines and founder of Rewiring Australia Dr Saul Griffiths. bles. It’s time to start empowering Australians to take control of their energy.

That’s why the current moment calls for a comprehensive household and community energy package, led by the Federal Government.

Such a package would have five parts.

• First: electrification loans.

Australians know technologies cheaper to run over the long haul are more expensive to buy up front.

And with the price of everything going up, most people don’t have the cash on hand to get into the great electrification savings game.

This is where the government can step up.

A $10,000 loan for households to install solar, batteries, reverse-cycle air conditioners, solar hot water, electric cooktops or double-glazing would unlock immediate savings for millions of households.

As it stands poorer Australians are stuck paying higher power bills because they are locked out of renewables for their home, or more efficient appliances.

No-interest loans address this inequity as well as reducing demand on the grid.

• Second: the government could also give the market certainty by adopting phase-out dates for the sale of new fossil-burning machines.

The UK will end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Norway will do it by 2025.

With our vast distances and after a decade of bad policy, these timelines are probably too ambitious for Australia.

But electric vehicles are coming, and a clear timeline and incentives for their adoption will make them cheaper for everyone.

The Netherlands is phasing out new natural gas appliances by 2025 and will heat all its eight million homes with electricity by 2050.

Nearly every appliance manufacturer that makes gas appliances also makes electric equivalents, so a clear timeline for transition allows for straightforward business planning.

• Third: we need to secure the grid by accelerating the roll-out of batteries.

Labor’s community battery plan should be brought forward, starting with the most vulnerable communities at edge-of-grid locations like Corryong, which is developing its own micro-grid in response to the 2019-20 bushfires.

• Fourth: we need to boost local ownership of renewable energy generation.

Australia needs more renewables, and fast.

To move at the required speed, we need to deliver more of the economic benefits of renewables to the regional communities that play host to them.

The government could achieve this by unlocking investment in mid-scale, community-owned solar and wind projects with a simple underwriting scheme.

Australia already has a handful of such locally-owned projects. We could have hundreds more.

And at the community scale, the government should pick up the successful Victorian Power Hub program and roll it out nationally.

This program delivered dozens of small-scale renewable projects for community groups like sporting clubs and childcare facilities, returning $13 of benefit for every dollar invested.

Let’s take it national.

• Fifth: Finally, we need new rules that back households, not fossil fuel companies.

As the government redesigns the electricity market, it must deliver a set of rules suited not to the world that is passed, but the world that is coming: a world in which most machines in our lives will be electric, where most of our energy will come from the sun, where the cheapest power will be the stuff that comes off our roofs.

The rules of the current system were written for a handful of giant coal and gas plants that caused our current crisis.

But in a few short years, our millions of households and businesses will operate a vast network of tiny power stations, batteries and flexible loads.

We need them all working together to make our energy more affordable, reliable and robust than it has ever been.

So we need a fairer system to pay households for the energy they generate, to incentivise vehicles to charge during the day, to bring community batteries into the system where they would do the most good.

This basic guiding principle is called “grid neutrality” - the idea all power generators and batteries should be treated equally, regardless of their size, be they households or mega wind farms.

Fairer rules will incentivise households to electrify, decarbonise, and save money.

None of this is easy, but Australia has so much to win.

Going electric can save a household $5000 a year.

Weaning our economy off imported fossil fuels would end our vulnerability to global price shocks.

And we’d fix our emissions problem to boot.

Australia’s future can and should be as a more self-reliant, low-emission nation powered by ultra-cheap renewables, where everyone saves money.

With a new government, and an energy system that needs rebuilding, now is the moment to start making that happen.

• Dr Saul Griffiths is the founder of Rewiring Australia. Dr Helen Haines is the Independent federal MP for Indi.

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Mental health trek stopping in the Strathbogie Shire

By GUS RIDDER TONY Pearce, chair of the Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) and Victoria’s inspector general for emergency management, is embarking on a solo trek over 50 days, covering 1440km in the areas worst affected by the 2019/20 black summer fires.

Mr Pearce will depart for ‘Tony’s Trek’ on September 30, with stops in the Strathbogie Shire expected in November.

Mr Pearce and ESF are raising awareness about the terrible toll emergency service work can take and raise funds to support programs such as a lived experience program, an ambitious research program and a pilot residential wellbeing program.

The lived experience program would have ESF train mental health ambassadors from across the sector to safely share their stories of mental health injury and recovery.

This would help to reduce the mental health stigma which pervades the sector and inhibits early help seeking when the chance of recovery is greatest.

The research program would seek to identify appropriate initiatives and strategies that could be developed by ESF to assist in reducing the likelihood that those in the early stages of their mental health journey will pro-

“Spirit Matters” ‘TROJAN HORSE.’ Scientist, Jonathon Safarti, of Creation Ministries says, “The existence of life strongly depends on precise, non-coincidental arrangement of many natural phenomena. Some life-sustaining characteristics of Earth are invisible to our eye, like the ozone layer that protects life from deadly ultra-violet light. Another invisible marvel is our planets radiation shield called, Magnetosphere, it’s life-sustaining attributes strongly indicate deliberate design. The Apostle Paul writes about the Designer, the Lord Jesus Christ; “For by Him all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together”. (Coll. 1:16-17) Our universe and its laws are remarkably tailored to sustain life”.

The ‘newer’ mantra of evolution, deceptively, opposes Gods’ revealed narrative. Generations are being dealt the grave, spiritual disservice, of sidelining belief in the Divine Designer. Adherents of long-age-earth, can’t avoid words like ‘create’ and ‘design’and seem to attribute to Nature, mindful intent to evolve ‘herself’?!

Meanwhile, Creation scientists, keep challenging unscientific evolutionary explanations. For example, millions of years weren’t needed to form USAs’ Grand Canyon. Mt. St. Helens (1980) and Surtsey Island off Iceland (1963), both appear ‘ancient’, after just decades, following catastrophic volcanic eruptions etc. Likewise, Noahs’ Global Flood, around 4500 years ago, provides substantial, logical, scientific answers.

Fossils, especially soft-bodied ones, had to be preserved quickly, through cataclysmic onslaught, such as water inundation, not slow sedimentary depositing, as decay and damage would occur almost immediately.

Fossils of animals, running or in process of eating prey also indicate rapid death. Radio-metric dating is proven unreliable, often estimating millions of years, for known young specimens!

While natural selection IS scientific fact, it results only through the LOSS of existing encoded genetic information, not any DNA gain. Nature has been revered, as the catalyst for mans’ many brilliant inventions, such as flight. Therefore, be thrilled by the Mighty Mind and Majesty behind all that we observe and know. “Surely, the heavens declare the glory of God.” (Ps. 19:1, Rom.1:20)

TONY’S TREK: Tony Pearce (front) will venture on a solo trek for 50 days, raising money and awareness about the mental health toll faced by those in emergency services. Pictured behind him are (from left) chief executive officer of VicSES Stephen Griffin, CFA volunteer Matt Knight, chief executive officer of Ambulance Victoria Tony Walker and VicSES volunteer Sam MacLeod. gress to suffer a significant mental injury.

The wellbeing program will aim to bring together emergency workers who are mentally struggling, to help them address work related concerns and develop resilience skills supported by experts who completely un-

derstand their experiences.

This would help them effectively self-manage and reduce the risk of developing serious mental health injury.

Mr Pearce will be trekking through the Strathbogie Catchment in November as part of this journey.

As of now, Mr Pearce is expected to be in the area at the below dates: November 17 - Violet Town November 18 and 19 - Euroa November 20 - Avenel To find out more, donate or get involved go to esf.com.au/ tonys-trek/.

God’s Word is unchanging (Num 23:19) but mans’ knowledge is ever-changing, catching up to Gods’ Truth. Science hasn’t succeeded in creating live cells in a test tube, hasn’t found transitional fossils between species, (including any to show human links to apes). No answers are supplied, as to why live collagen/red blood cells are impossibly found in ‘million-year-old’ dinosaur bones? (Job 40: 15-19) Secular science continues searching the Origens of Life…anywhere but the obvious Person.

Creation vs Evolution is a Spiritual battle first and foremost. Earth and mankind are Gods’ personal project. His faithful attention is upon our beautiful unique blue planet. We’re living in HIS Story which continues on, into fulfillment, from Genesis to Revelation, whether we believe it or not.

Therefore, believe, repent and receive Jesus, Gods’ only begotten Son (John3:16).

His saving grace paid for the forgiveness of sin and life eternal, by dying on the Cross and rising to life again, because of His great love for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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St John’s students create community connections STUDENTS in year 5 and 6 at St John’s Primary School’s in Euroa took a short walk to Goodstart Early Learning Centre and Euroa Kindergarten to create connections with the children at both kinders.

Last week was the students’ first visit, with them reading to the children in the four-year-old kinder group.

The students from St John’s very carefully selected a picture book they thought the younger children would enjoy reading together.

They made sure it was colourful, that it didn’t have too many words and they practiced before arriving so they would be engaging readers.

The students and staff at St John’s and the kinders were so excited they asked if they could do it again soon.

The following week students attended both kinders again with a different activity, this time it was cutting and pasting together followed by some outside time.

St John’s Primary School principal Therese Stewart explained why this program is so important.

“This is a great way for the kinder children to transition to school, especially for those who will be going to St John’s next year,” she said.

CONNECTING WITH KINDERS: Students in years five and six at St John’s Primary School in Euroa have visited kindergartens in town, reading books and creating connections with the younger kids.

“When they arrive at their new school they will see the familiar faces of many children, some who may even become their buddy in 2023.”

St John’s Buddy Program pairs up every Foundation student with a Year 6 student that aims to create lasting friendships and promote social and support networks for children beginning Prep.

It also seeks to promote a sense of community and belonging in the school.

The Year 6’s look out for their ‘buddies’ and take part in regular organised activities throughout the year together as well as meeting up in the playground each day enabling them to feel safe and known.

Ms Stewart said the program also benefitted the older children at the school.

“It was also a great way for the Year 5-6 students to improve their literacy skills by being critical literacy thinkers when selecting their picture book according

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to the criteria of engagement and the interest level of their new kinder friends,” she said.

“It also allowed the Year 5-6 children to practice their reading skills of fluency and expression with a captive audience.

“St John’s looks forward to continuing to visit the kinders as often as they can to create connections with the Foundation 2023 students and to make the transition from kinder to school a very happy and exciting one for everyone.”

CLOTHING TO OFFER RELIEF: The Violet Town Op Shop has contributed to an initiative organised by Bushra Samadi, who plans to donate several kilograms of clothing to displaced Afghan residents in Pakistan. Pictured are Audra Kunclunas, Cheryl Taylor and Elaine Hayes with Bushra Samadi (right).

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A SHEPPARTON resident has joined together with the Violet Town Op Shop to provide clothing for Afghans who fled from the Taliban in the last year.

Bushra Samadi, is a member of the Hazara Afghan community and is travelling to Pakistan later this month to visit her family.

Ms Samadi is aiming to take 90kgs of clothing for the thousands of Afghans who have fled into Pakistan from the Taliban recently.

“Many people arrived in Quetta (Hazara Town) with nothing more than a small backpack,” she said.

“Droves of people are sheltering in the mosques as they have no other accommodation.

“Their needs are huge.”

Last week, Ms Samadi received a message from a refugee advocate in Shepparton to say that Rural Australians for Refugees-Strathbogie Shire (RAR) may be able to help her locate much-needed clothing.

A day before she received that message, Ruth Fluhr from RAR received an email from the Violet Town Op Shop to say they wanted to arrange a discounted shopping day for Afghan women from Shepparton.

Ms Samadi rang Ms Fluhr, then Ms Fluhr rang the op shop and the connection was made.

Ms Samadi found heaps of lovely and warm clothing for children and teenagers, and was even more delighted when told the op shop wanted to donate rather than sell the clothing.

“We are so touched by the generosity, kindness and empathy shown towards Hazara Afghan refugees,” Ms Samadi said.

“We can’t thank you enough.”

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Covering crime throughout the years AS part of the lead up to the newspaper’s 125th anniversary, The Euroa Gazette will continue to feature historical articles, photos, advertisements and more.

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

The articles and pictures chosen highlight some of the newsworthy crimes occurring in the region, dating back to 1945.

Some of these crimes show their age, in particular the theft of items such as typewriters, 100 pound rewards and the destruction of a phone booth that was regularly used.

A special lift out supplement chronicling the region’s history through the pages of the newspaper will be released on October 19, 2022.

The Euroa Gazette is still calling on any business, community group, organisa-

tion, sports club, school and more to help get involved with the special lift–out.

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

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

STOLEN GOODS: In the June 1, 1977 edition readers learned that an IBM typewriter was stolen from a shire office after someone broke a window to enter the building.

PHONEBOOTH: Vandals damaged a public telephone box next to Euroa Health back in 2009, making life inconvenient for those yet to make the switch to mobile phones.

BLACK EYES GALORE: From the June 8, 1977 edition we see a mention of Euroa youths fighting for over two hours on a Saturday night.

COURT CASES: This story from the January 19, 1966 edition revealed some alarming figures 830 of these cases were held in Euroa and 309 in Violet Town.

POLICE BEAT: The June 26, 2001 edition featured a ‘Police Beat’ with a summary of some of the crimes to have occurred recently in the area. This included a farmhouse robbery, the burglary of a local hotel, teenage drinking, drug possession and a stolen battery.

DRUGS FOUND ONCE MORE: 34 years after a plantation in the region was raided, a commercial quantity of cannabis was located at a house in Euroa as shown in the May 29, 2019 edition.

REWARD: A reward for 100 pounds was posted in the April 10, 1945 edition for anyone that had information on the

DRUGS FOUND IN FOREST: A marijuana plantation was raided in the Strathbogie State Forest in 1985, with between 8,000 – 12,000 plants with a street value of $1 million seized and destroyed (article featured in the December 3, 1985 edition).

DASTARDLY ACT: This report covers the emptying of the water supply from ‘Polly McQuinns’ and highlights some of the changes in language that have happened since 1945.

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AGRICULTURAL NEWS Seasonal determination update for northern Victorian systems THE resource manager for northern Victoria has updated the seasonal determinations for 2022/23 water availability.

Seasonal determinations for all northern Victorian regulated river systems including the Goulburn, Broken, Campaspe, Loddon, Bullarook and Murray regulated river systems are part of the resource manager’s role.

The Goulburn and Loddon systems increase from 76 per cent of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) to 93

per cent HWRS. The Campaspe system moves from 77 per cent HRWS to 82 per cent HRWS. The Broken system increases from 46 per cent HRWS to 57 per cent HRWS. The Bullarook system seasonal determination increases from 100 per cent HRWS and 40 per cent of low-reliability water shares (LRWS) to the maximum available 100 per cent HRWS and 100 per cent LRWS. The Murray system sea-

NORTHERN RIVERS FLOWING: Resource manager Mark Bailey has updated the seasonal determinations for 2022/23 water availability, with increases across the region. sonal determination remains unchanged at 100 per cent HWRS. Resource manager Mark Bailey said rainfall during

the first half of August enabled the seasonal determination increases announced today.

“After a below-average

July, this month’s rainfall has generated good streamflow responses in all catchments,” Dr Bailey said.

“The Goulburn and Loddon systems have particularly profited from improved storage volumes.

“Another 1,040 gigalitres is needed in the Murray system before the reserves for HRWS in 2023/24 are secure and LRWS seasonal determinations can commence.

“This volume will reduce when system operating re-

quirements and demands are met without releasing water from storage.”

Dr Bailey said continued rainfall was likely, with longer term predictions favouring wetter conditions.

“The latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast suggests above-average rainfall will continue through to December,” he said.

The next 2022/23 seasonal determination announcement will be released on Thursday, September 1.

Victoria receives biosecurity boost

By GUS RIDDER NEW portable sample testing and mobile incident centres are among new additions the Victorian Labor Government is delivering to bolster the state’s response to any emergency animal disease outbreak.

A $10 million package has been announced, which builds on Victoria’s preparedness to ensure the state can respond swiftly if there is a local detection of animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease or lumpy skin disease.

“Foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease are major threats to Victoria’s agriculture,” Agriculture Victoria chief veterinary officer Dr Graeme Cooke said.

That is why we are investing in a range of capabilities should Victoria ever need to deal with these challenging diseases.”

The support will be tailored to industry and community, with the development of a campaign to help stop foot and mouth disease already underway.

If an outbreak occurs, a portable testing lab will be de-

ployed to outbreak locations to allow real-time on-site sample testing.

The funding will also ensure farmers are equipped with resources if there is a detection and enable them to liaise with Agriculture Victoria as quickly as possible should there need to be the implementation of a livestock standstill.

The Government is set to establish Mobile Incident Command Centres, and rollout IT system upgrades to easily track outbreaks and coordinate online permits for livestock movements.

Specialist training in emergency animal diseases, outbreak management and recovery arrangements will also be rolled out to identified government agency staff and industry.

An additional 49 dedicated emergency animal disease staff are also being recruited to advance response measures already underway.

The funding builds on Victoria’s emergency animal disease preparedness efforts and will support the work of the Emergency Animal Disease Taskforce established last month.

FUNDING INCREASE FOR BIOSECURITY: The Victorian Government has confirmed a $10 million package will be deployed to bolster the state’s response to any emergency animal disease outbreak.

“Our livestock industries are extremely valuable, and we must have the infrastructure and people in place in case of an emergency animal disease outbreak - investing now means we will be prepared to respond swiftly and protect our livestock, farmers and biosecurity system,” Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney said.

“We will continue engaging with industry, farmers and communities, to ensure they are prepared if an outbreak were to occur.”

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the additional support and resources to help prepare Victoria against the threat of Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin diseases.

VFF president Emma Germano said the commitment was important to protect farms in the event of a biosecurity incursion.

“The Victorian Government’s announcement of $10 million to accelerate biosecurity preparedness is very much welcomed by farmers

and the agriculture industry,” she said.

“Thankfully, Australia remains free from Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin disease.

“But if these diseases were to penetrate our borders, we would need to get on top of them as quickly as possible.”

Ms Germano said in addition to the immediate support announced by the Government, she hoped to see all sides of politics commit to boosting Victoria’s biosecurity capabilities at the forthcom-

ing State election.

“We expect that in the context of State election being held in November, combined with the overwhelming threats facing our industry right now, we will see some solid commitments put on the table to help boost Victoria’s biosecurity system,” she said.

Ms Germano reminded farmers that they also need to take responsibility for protecting their farm’s biosecurity and encouraged them to take immediate action.

“Preparing against biosecurity risks is a shared responsibility,” she said.

“Whilst we are putting pressure on all levels of government to step up their response, that doesn’t absolve farmers of our duty to be prepared.”

“Every farm must have a biosecurity plan.

“The VFF is working closely with Agriculture Victoria to ensure farmers have the information they need to prepare, and these resources can be accessed through our website.”

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AGRICULTURAL NEWS Massive farming event confirmed THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced the date and lineup for their 2022 Symposium, an event to showcase the state’s farming future.

VFF president Emma Germano said the inaugural event will be an unmissable opportunity to hear from industry thought leaders and meet hundreds of Victorian farmers.

“It promises to be a unique gathering to learn and hear from industry leaders and farmers from across Victoria on not only the biggest issues facing our industry, but also what lies ahead for farmers and some of the exciting innovations on the horizon,” she said.

“From supply-chain delays, food security concerns, biosecurity, climate change and what’s ahead in agriculture technology, there’s something for everyone, no matter what you farm.”

The event will be hosted by

broadcasters Gorgi Coghlan and Tommy Little and will feature the below, amongst a host of other speakers: · Jane Bunn (7News Melbourne weather presenter and meteorologist) · John Blackburn AO (Former Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force and Chair of the Institute of Integrated Economic Research Australia) · Tanya Barden (CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council) · Dr Richard Eckard (Director, Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre) · Sam Kekovich (Meat and Livestock Australia’s ‘Lambassador’) · Jon Young (Industry Executive, Agribusiness, Supply Chain and Retail) · Rob Clayton (Managing Director, Nutrien Ag Solutions) · Raign ‘Buck’ Buckingham (Ethical Swine) · Katy Brown (Rare Breeds

Trust of Australia) The 2022 VFF Symposium will be held on October 13 and 14 and features a social function (Thursday, October 13) and Symposium plus dinner (Friday, October 14).

Registrations are now open, including limited early-bird offers and will close on September 30.

“Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait to secure your seat at what promises to be one of Victoria’s premier agricultural events,” Ms Germano said.

More information, including ticket prices, exclusive partner deals and how to secure your ticket can be viewed on the VFF website: vff.org.au/event/vff-symposium/.

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Church Services ** Subject to Covid restrictions ** ANGLICAN CHURCH www.anglicaneuroa.org.au Holy Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa 10am Wednesday August 17th Sunday August 21st 9.30am St Paul’s Euroa 11.15am St Andrew’s Longwood 5795 1335 or 0437 108 394 All Welcome BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor John O’Ring Enq: 0421 233 251 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday August 21st 10am Tuesday: 9.30am Prayer, 10.30am Bible Study.

Listen to Vision Radio 88.4 FM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Services at Kelvin View Hall Sunday August 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 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John’s Church St Malachy’s, Nagambie Monday 10.30am Rosary Wednesday 12.30pm Mass Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am St Attracta’s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am St Mary’s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at11am.

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

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By DIANE GRANT NAGAMBIE Medical Centre has grown in strength in 2022 with four new doctors and two new receptionists joining the busy practice.

The most recent addition is Doctor Sneha Rajan Pillai who joined the Nagambie practice last week and she was welcomed by her fellow doctors, nurse Rup Kaur and the two new receptionists Paula and Jo Spencer.

Dr Sneha Pillai told the Gazette, “I am very keen to meet many of the clients that the practice provides essential medical and ancillary services for each work day”.

“I will be working as a GP registrar part time for three days Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays at Nagambie Medical centre and two days at Seymour Medical Centre.

“My professional interest is

FULL HOUSE: Two new centre receptionists Paula Spencer and Jo Spencer, Dr Uzma Saleem, Dr Muhammad Salman, nurse Rup Kaur and Dr Nahida Khan welcome Dr Sneha Rajan Pillai to the practice last week. women’s and child health.

“I started working as a GP in Seymour last year and I am in my last year of my GP training towards the fellowship

next year with RACGP.” Dr Pillai graduated from India and migrated to Australia in 2013 with her family.

After coming to Australia

she completed her AMC exam in her first attempt and started working in a hospital.

Since then she has worked in different hospitals across Victoria and in Sydney.

In Victoria she has worked in Bendigo Health, St Vincent’s and Mercy Health.

“I am currently living near Heathcote on a farm with my husband and two children (10 yr old and 7 yr old),” Dr Pillai said.

“Personally, I like meditation, DIY, and helping my husband on the farm and spending time with my children.”

Each of the professional NMC doctors brings their own expertise, bedside manner and experience to the Nagambie Medical practice.

Dr Atif is confident Nagambie residents will make all the new doctors who have joined his practice this year feel welcome.

Founders Day celebrated at Mother’s Union

By DIANE GRANT SOME 146 years ago in a small town in England, Mary Sumner began a young mother’s support group when she was a grandmother.

From those humbles beginnings Mother’s Union groups spread across the globe over many years.

Many cities and country towns formed a branch that spread throughout Church of England then Anglican churches.

Now there are over 4 million members around the world.

It is called in some sectors MU. It Australia it began in Tasmania 130 years ago, and in the Diocese of Wangaratta 83 years ago.

On Tuesday last week, members from across the Diocese of Wangaratta branches ranging from Albury, Bright, Corryong, Nagambie, Seymour, Wangaratta and Wodonga, and lone members

MOTHER’S UNION GATHERING: Nagambie Mother’s Union members Diane Grant, Margaret Hurren and Marlene Brew to provincial president (National) of the Mother’s Union of Australia, Reverend Anne Kennedy and the new Wangaratta Diocesan branch president Jan Craig. from across the Diocese happily gathered to celebrate Mary Sumner Day at Holy Trinity Cathedral Wangaratta.

A Eucharist was led by Reverend Richard Pennington, with assistance by Mother’s Union Chaplain Sue Hall, with the sermon being preached by Reverend David Holloway who spoke on the work of Mary Sumner.

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.

PERSONALS: Birthday greetings to Emma Verrocchi, Coral Paterson, Chanelle Paulke, Haylee Williams, Phyllis Haegar, Vin Palmer, Lindsay Moore, Sonia Aspinall-Stewart, Grant Hateley, Travis Knights, Marlene Hull, Justin Shiner, Max Nicholson, Belinda Chittenden, Joyce White and Vern Taylor.

Happy 65th wedding anniversary wishes to Norm and Bernice Cahill from their family and friends.

Happy anniversary to Margaret and Neil Tingay.

Congratulations to Cathy Gourbault-Lawrence of Nagambie on becoming an Australian citizen last week at the council offices in Euroa.

Shame it could not be celebrated on Australia day as it was wanted to be by her.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Worldwide sympathy and millions of Aussies sympathy and our local communities feelings are being felt along with our loving memories of three great Australians who passed away over the past few weeks.

Archie Roach, Judith Durham and Olivia Newton-John.

May they Rest in peace now.

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

POC Danielle O’Brien at 0401 327 495.

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

Prayers, hymns of praise and Holy Communion were shared during the service.

Special guest for the gathering was the Australian Provincial (National) president of the Mother’s Union (MU) Reverend Anne Kennedy and husband Rob, who were made very welcome by all present.

The members enjoyed lunch

NAGAMBIE NOTES with Di Grant P: 5794 1720 E: stardust2011@bigpond.com

A social night for all to enjoy.

6.30pm sharp, bookings to Fiona Smith 0418 942 446.

Tuesday, August 30 - Nagambie Recreation Reserve’s annual meeting.

Held at the clubrooms at 6pm.

September 10 - Tahbilk Community Festival at Tahbilk Winery from 10am-4pm.

Free entry.

Live music, food trucks, wetlands boat tours, picnic-wine tastings, markets, Taungurung workshops, snake man.

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

NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: The Community House had to postpone their working bee of August 11 due to rain.

They will hold it when the weather suits and then welcome the Playgroup to the House August 19 - Farmers Women’s Morning tea/ lunch from 10:30am-noon at community house.

Book NCN Tel 5862 0560.

September 3 - Spring Soiree on at 7pm at the community house.

September 16 - Jabba the Bus will be parked outside the Nagambie Lakes Community House between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

You can go and get your COVID shot.

The bus will have both adult and paediatric

in Purbrick hall and then new MU Diocesan President Jan Craig welcomed the special guest to the assembly.

The members and guests listened with much interest when Anne Kennedy spoke on the work of the MU across the countries of the world and what it is doing in our far north and in various dioceses.

Reverend Kennedy spoke on many subjects and endeavours that the members of the MU continue to achieve every year.

The MU goal for 2022 is “transformation now” and “climate change-environment and disaster risk reduction” the project for the next two years.

She congratulated the branches on their continuing good work and encouraged them to try their best to introduce young members to join this worthwhile organisation to continue on Mary Sumner’s vision.

Pfizer available.

September 21 - Annual Meeting starts 1:30pm at community house.

Memberships due now.

CHURCHES: ANGLICAN-PARISH OF CENTRAL GOULBURN - Members from Seymour and Nagambie Mother’s Union travelled to Holy Trinity Cathedral in Wangaratta on Tuesday, August 9 for Mary Sumner (MU Founder) day.

Reverend Anne Kennedy, provincial (national) president was the guest speaker after the service.

Mary Sumner founded the Mother’s Union 146 years ago in England, and the Diocese of Wangaratta MU branch has been going for 83 years.

Coming up for Central Goulburn MU members on Thursday, August 25 is their own celebration of Mary Sumner Day and Wave of Prayer.

At St John’s Nagambie at 1:30pm.

Sunday, August 28 - The Anglican Bishop of the Wangaratta Diocese Clarence Bester is to visit Christ Church Seymour and join in a combined service at 10am. Followed by morning tea.

No services at Avenel or Nagambie.

POC. Rev. Richard Pennington 0477 921 111.

CATHOLIC: Nagambie St Malachy’s - POC Wendy Keenan at 0459 595 908.

Avenel St Mary’s - POC Grace Kenworthy at 0405 125 963.

UNITING CHURCH: Nagambie Connect Faith Community - POC Ruth Close 0402 286 277.

PRESBYTERIAN: St Andrew’s - POC Bill Day 0429 933 116 AVENEL AND SEYMOUR UNITING - POC Reverend John Payne 0408 176 754.

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VIOLET TOWN NEWS

Get down to farmers market not stored in a factory somewhere.

Local musical trio ‘Blended Acoustic’ will sing some gorgeous soulful songs all morning.

The community barbecue will be hosted by the Euroa Community Action Group.

Here is your chance to find out how the new community garden project is going.

This is will also be the day for you to talk CFA and SES members and perhaps join as a volunteer to help keep us all safe.

Don’t forget to bring your excess vegies to swap or donate to the Food Swap Stall.

See you down at the market.

Remember that all products are made by the person smiling at you from the other side of the table.

For more information about the market call Helen on 0456 723 331.

reassuring and smiling presence.

Violet Town Arts Music and Performance Collective presents ‘Great Aunt’ and ‘Smith & Jones’ at the Violet Town Bowls Club on September 24, 2022.

Tickets are $15.00 and bookings can be made via EventBrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/smith-jonesand-great-aunt-at-violet-town-bowlsclub-tickets-382844246447.

Both duos will be showcasing new music which bridges the gap between country and folk music with thoughtful songs and stories.

Contact Nett from VAMP for further information at 0417 166 824.

Hopefully good news is coming as the builder repairing the old Violet Town Hotel says that the work of restoring the old verandah is proceeding well and should be finished by the end of September.

All the posts are being replaced then the verandah will be made more horizontal with the floorboards and fretwork replaced too.

At that time, the pub will be sold to a buyer from Shepparton.

LONGWOOD LOOKOUT

By Sally Tobin and the Longwood Action Group THE next meeting of the Longwood Action Group will be on August 24 at 7pm.

Wendy Holland who is preparing the Longwood Community Master Plan, would like to have a meeting with the group to discuss her current layout of the plan.

Anyone is welcome to come along to the meeting.

The Action Group are also in the process of finalising entrance signs to the Community Centre with the free camping guidelines.

There will also be a working bee on Sunday, September 11 from 9:30am.

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The market will start at 9am and the avenue will be full of local producers selling their crafts, food, drink, plants and coffee.

All the crafts are unique and all the plants are lovingly grown.

All the fresh fruit and veg hand picked from the crop.

The bread is still warm from the oven, the coffee is hot and the rocky road is delicious.

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By Kirsty Harris DIARY DATE: St Dunstan’s Hall Memorabilia Afternoon will be held on Sunday, August 21 from 2pm.

Many locals will remember using the hall for a variety of activities such as dances, making your debut, Sunday school, Girl’s Friendly Society and Boy’s Club.

Have you got any photos?

Do come along, bring your memories and any treasures from those times and have a great trip down memory lane.

Afternoon tea provided.

Contact Dru Green if you need more information.

The Bush Nursing Centre has started erecting a small pavilion next to the path on the wetlands - it looks like a great spot to sit and have a rest on a walk around.

A few city slickers learnt something new recently when a resident reported a sheep with a triangle around its neck on Facebook - and posted a photo of it.

One chap kindly educated everyone that it was an old fashioned mechanism to keep the sheep in its paddock - presumably as it was a frequent escapee.

The things our local farmers have to do...

Speaking of farmers, there have been reports of stock losses, particularly sheep and lambs, from recent dog attacks.

A pair of dogs who lived in VT were recently put down by the Shire Ranger after they also attacked a miniature pony which later sadly died.

Please ensure you report any dog attacks to the Shire, even if you don’t know who they belong to. And dog owners, all dogs should have a collar with a registration tag and - even better - a contact number for the owner.

A big forthcoming loss to our community is Nurse Wendy who has decided to move closer to her family and has sold her house.

We understand but we will miss your

Meet at the Pub Paddock barbecue area.

We haven’t had one for a while so a general clean up around town is in order with planting, weeding and painting some of the jobs to be completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you would like to donate a new book to our school library, each classroom teacher has selected a few titles. There will be a section ‘Teacher’s Choice’ at the Book Fair.

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

Thanks to everyone who is collecting bags for us - keep them coming.

We have filled one box and nearly filled the second.

The closing date for bags is September 9.

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

Come along and enjoy songs, morning tea and play.

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7/7/1946 – 8/8/2022 Dad, You left us before we could say goodbye, But we were glad you were not alone.

You fought such a brave fight til the end.

Now it’s time to rest easy with Mum. Thanks for being such an amazing Pop to Samuel.

He will always be your “cactus”.

We miss you already. ~ Lots of love Kel, Rod and Samuel. ǝ

LOCKE (nee Gall), Sarah.

21/9/1970 - 12/8/2022 Beautiful boisterous beloved daughter of Sue and Murray (dec) and Richard.

Devoted and adored wife of Stuart.

Dearly loved and loving mother of Sophie and Chloe.

Best big sister of Emma and Gil. Special Auntie Sarsie of Ilka and Elsie.

Loved and cherished daughter-in-law of Margaret, John (dec) and adored sister-in-law of Russell and family.

Beautiful wife of Stuart, mother of Sophie and Chloe.

Friend to many in the Seymour and Euroa communities.

Rest now Sarah “B F” (Best Friend) – the fight’s over.

SAUNDERS, Joseph James (Joe).

31/8/1936-11/8/2022 Late of Euroa.

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne.

Aged 85 years.

Loved and loving husband of Coral (Married 62 years).

Much loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Michael (McManus), Beris and Steve (Davis), Heather, Tricia and Gary.

Loved and adored Pop to Tahnee, Benn, Stephanie, Sam, Zeb, Ethan and great Poppy to Lila-Ruby and Ella.

Treasured and loved brother to Gabriel.

“He lived life to the fullest”

EMPLOYMENT

LOCKE

SAUNDERS

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs Sarah Locke will be held at the Euroa Butter Factory, 79 Boundary Road North, Euroa on Sunday, August 21, 2022 commencing at 12 midday. Doors will open from 11.30am.

A private family burial will have preceded this service.

The funeral of Mr Joseph James (Joe) Saunders will be held at the Euroa Showgrounds, corner Frost and Charles Streets, Euroa on Monday, August 22, 2022 commencing at 2pm.

A video recording of the service will be available on the N J Todd website from 5pm on Monday.

Private cremation.

N.J. TODD Member AFDA EUROA 1800 352 425 BENALLA (03) 5762 2461

N.J. TODD Member AFDA EUROA 1800 352 425 BENALLA (03) 5762 2461

BEREAVEMENT THANKS

KUEGLER, Gertrude.

The family would like to thank everyone for their flowers, cards, phone calls and messages of sympathy on the passing of our mother.

Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at GV Health, Euroa Health and Euroa Medical.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

SAUNDERS, Joseph (Joe) dŚĞ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ĂŶĚ Members of the ƵƌŽĂ ŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂů ^ŽĐŝĞƚLJ /ŶĐ͘ ĞdžƚĞŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĚĞĞƉĞƐƚ ƐLJŵƉĂƚŚLJ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĚŽůĞŶĐĞƐ ƚŽ ŽƌĂů͕ ĨĂŵŝůLJ͕ ĂŶĚ :ŽĞ͛Ɛ ůŝƩůĞ ŵĂƚĞ ͞KůůŝĞ͟ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƐŝŶŐ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ƌĞƐƉĞĐƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ǀĂůƵĞĚ >ŝĨĞ DĞŵďĞƌ͘ :ŽĞ ǁĂƐ ƐŽŵĞŽŶĞ LJŽƵ ĐŽƵůĚ ĐŽƵŶƚ ŽŶ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ ĚŽŶĞ͘ ůǁĂLJƐ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ͘ ĞĞƉůLJ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ ďLJ Ăůů͘

“A true gentleman and friend we will never forget”

FUNERALS

DOWELL Bob had requested a private funeral service which the family have honoured.

Vicki, Craig and Kelly invite family and friends to join them to celebrate Bob’s life at Euroa Bowls Club at 1pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Food and drinks provided.

Mark J. Floyd Funeral Services Euroa (03) 5795 1086

N J Todd Funeral Directors Member AFDA

Servicing Euroa & District since 1937

Office Supervisor Mansfield Medical Clinic is a busy, energetic rural practice which strives to provide high quality Medical and Allied Health Care to the local community and surrounds. We are seeking to employ a suitably qualified Office Supervisor to join our team. This is a permanent part time position 4 days per week.

The successful applicant will assist the Practice Manager to manage clinic operations by providing supervision, training and support to non-clinical staff. Also in your portfolio is HR, Quality Assurance and Accreditation functions to ensure we provide high quality administrative support to the patients, doctors and allied health providers of the Clinic.

We are looking for someone to work closely with the Practice Manager to streamline and implement administrative/ software systems to enhance front and back of house functionality. Ideally you will be a people person with the desire to drive change whilst compassionately leading our close-knit office team as we continue to ride the wave of COVID-19 in our ever-changing health care landscape.

Desired skills, Qualifications, Education and/or Experience include t Cert IV in Business or Health Admin and/or Cert IV in Human Resources or equivalent; t Medical terminology exposure; t Experience in a professional medical services environment; t Strong communication, administrative and computer skills; t Knowledge of Accreditation requirements in general practice would be an advantage.

Please visit our website www.mansfieldclinic.com.au for more information about the clinic. A Position Description is available on request. Please email your letter of application and resume to: Ronda MacWhirter, Practice Manager rmacwhirter@mansfieldclinic.com.au

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PUBLIC NOTICES Sheep Pen Creek Land Management Group Inc. (A0013335X) is holding its AGM on Friday, September 2nd at Caniambo hall at 5.30 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to confirm the minutes of the previous AGM, receive the financial statements for the 2021-22 financial year, elect the committee members for 2021-22 and confirm annual subscription fees. Dinner will be provided by the landcare group, following the meeting.

This event will be preceded by a field day at Camerons Hill Reserve, Camerons Rd, Caniambo at 4.30 pm to learn about the threatened Squirrel Glider with biologist Bertram Lobert. Bertram will then give a slide talk about this species and its conservation needs following dinner.

For catering purposes please rsvp to our project officer, Ali Piper if you wish to attend the dinner on 0459 953 669 or agrimmy@hotmail.com.

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Euroa Third Age Club news THE Third Age Club committee and members of the club have been saddened to learn of the passing of two past members, Edna Mackrell and Bessie Furse.

The club express their sympathy to the families and friends of both.

They will be fondly remembered by all who knew them.

The next Afternoon Melodies will be held tomorrow at the club with Kerran Keats performing.

Entrance will be $10 and afternoon tea will be

included.

Come along for an afternoon’s entertainment in warm surroundings.

The next club meeting will be on Thursday, August 25 at 1.30pm.

Members are encouraged to bring a friend to enjoy the afternoon tea with members.

A free Fathers’ Day concert will be held on Sunday, September 4 with Jimmy Davidson entertaining.

Further details will come at a later date.

$2 million boost to recycling A JOINT initiative by the federal and state governments aims to cut waste, create jobs for Victorians and help businesses save by using recycled materials.

As part of the scheme, the two governments are co-investing $2 million to boost Victoria’s recycling and remanufacturing of plastic, paper, cardboard, and tyres.

Victorian businesses and local councils can now apply for the third round of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund to install new recycling and remanufacturing technology or to upgrade existing recycling facilities.

Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek said the Australian Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund is an important part of driving Australia’s circular economy— where products that are no longer useful or required for their initial purpose are either reused, recycled or remanufactured for use in another product or process.

“None of us want to see our waste being left behind for our children to deal with,” Minister Plibersek said.

“As well as being the right thing to do for our planet, there are many job and economic opportunities to be gained by investing in recycling.

“This $2 million in funding builds on more than $68 million in joint Australian and Victorian government funding that has already been awarded to 21 infrastructure projects across Victoria.

These have already been announced will support over 270 new ongoing fulltime jobs and process an additional 322,000 tonnes

of glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, and tyre waste each year.”

Victorian Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio said that the additional funding will not only protect the environment by keeping more of Victoria’s waste out of landfill but will also support businesses and local councils to install new technology or upgrade their existing recycling facilities.

“We are delivering the biggest transformation and reform of Victoria’s waste and recycling sector ever, diverting 80 per cent of waste from landfill by 2030 and creating jobs for Victorians,” said Minister D’Ambrosio.

“We’ve invested more than ever before in new recycling infrastructure, creating new uses for waste, innovation for businesses to increase recycling capacity and community education - we’re strengthening Victoria's recycling industry so valuable resources are reused over and over again.”

The $190 million Recycling Modernisation Fund investment, and measures to support Australia’s National Waste Policy Action Plan, will support approximately 10,000 new jobs all around Australia over the next 10 years.

The Victorian Government’s funding is a part of its $515 million investment to transform the state’s waste and recycling sector, including $380 million under the government’s circular economy policy Recycling Victoria: a new economy.

Find out how to apply at sustainability.vic.gov.au/ grants.

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Longwood Redlegs play last games for 2022 season LONGWOOD FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB FOOTBALL LONGWOOD’S season came to an end with the reserves saluting in an oldfashioned classic.

Taking on Girgarre in the final home and away round of the Kyabram District league season, the Redlegs prevailed in a six-goal apiece thriller.

The Leggers finished four points ahead at the final bell.

The captain Beau Webber led by example with two very handy majors.

The quiet one, Jack Keane, and the ‘other’ Dimech, Jake, were very good for the Leggers, as was Peter Speechley who snuck a goal.

A big congratulations to hard-working coach Brendan Brewer, finishing with a very well deserved win.

In coach Michael Galvin’s last game for the Redlegs, the team gave every effort to send him off proudly.

Key forwards Brandon Weatherson and Ryan Cumberland each scored a major, meaning they couldn’t be separated in the goalkicking tally for the season.

Both finished with 17, better than a goal a game.

The McMurtrie brothers - Bailey and Geordie - along with captain Reece Dimech all shared plenty of the ball.

The under-18s were slow

GOLF STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB

By ROB BROWNLEE SHAE Vander Shoor for the fourth week running won the stableford event played on Saturday, August 13 with 39 points.

It would seem the handicap system just cannot get him.

The ladies winner from Euroa golf club was Melissa Eddy with 36 points.

Lineballs were won by Sarah Bullen with 34 points, Graeme Carnegie 33 points, Greg Roberts 33 points and John Moore also with 32 points.

Men’s drive and pitch went to David Kennett, ladies drive and pitch was won by Sarah Bullen.

Nearest the pin on the 4th was retained by the club, 8th went to Greg Roberts, 15th was won by Paul Jones who must have got lucky, 17th Greg Roberts.

Straightest drive to David Kennett.

The course was obviously playing short with plenty of run as Shae Vander Shoor and John Moore both score eagles on the par five 13th, congratulations to the pair.

It was also pleasing to have many visitors from Euroa Golf Club join us for the game, we hope you enjoyed the course and hospitality.

Next Saturday, August 20 stroke is to be played for the first round of the Club Championship with the

TOP GAME: Best on court for B grade was Serena Bleckwehl.

PHOTO: Dale Mann to settle, but put together some strong passages of play in the second half of the game.

The more experienced players in Jack McDonald, Harry Skinner, Dakota Pellegrino, Harry Shiner, Luke Allison and James Wall were major contributors for the Redlegs.

The Suburban Footballer was outstanding entertainment following the completion of the Redlegs’ home

and away season, along with a wonderfully prepared meal from chef Rocky Pellegrino..

The Redlegs’ Presentation Night will be held at the clubrooms on September 10.

NETBALL On the netball court, the under-13s faced a tough game against their finalsbound opponents.

The young Redlegs tried their hardest across the four quarters, but to no avail.

Best-on-court was Mi-

man of the moment Shae Vanderschoor looking after proceedings.

AVENEL GOLF CLUB A BEAUTIFUL Winter’s day greeted players at Avenel last Saturday.

The course was in fantastic condition, so a huge thankyou to all who have volunteered their time to make it so.

The men teed off for the second round of the Club Championships and August Medal and some great scores were returned.

Young Hudson Black was on fire, breaking 100, with 95 off the stick, which gave him an incredible 63 nett and a comfortable Medal win.

Runner-up was Captain Jed who recovered from his horror round last week to post an impressive 75, nett 68.

Line balls went to Shane Black, nett 69 and Alex Smith, nett 70.

Adam Harrap claimed NTP on the 14th but the 18th remained with the club.

Scoota Donovan grabbed a ball for his second shot to the seventh, and Alex claimed the 17th.

The ladies played a stableford round off the yellow tees and Capt Lyn finally put a good round together, scoring 44 points, which was 77 off the stick.

Would’ve been a course record for the yellow tees but it was a stableford round.

Lyn and Dee Wright were

ball winners while Dee collected another ball for NTP on the 14th.

Our Annual Tournament is on this weekend with the Pioneer Park 4BBB Par on Saturday, for men and ladies.

Entry is $30 per pair which includes afternoon tea.

The men’s 18 hole Open Championship is on Sunday.

Great sponsorship has enabled us to provide great trophies, including lucrative prizes for a hole in one on any par three and also for an eagle on any par four or par five.

Naturally these prizes will be shared if more than one player is lucky enough to play the right shot. There’s a sausage sizzle lunch available prior to hit off as well as afternoon tea.

Entry is $30 per player.

As mentioned, we have great trophies on offer on both days so get your entries to Lyn Carracher 0427 985 268 or Jared Smith 0407 546 917, as soon as possible.

In the meantime, good golfing to everyone.

NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB A STABLEFORD event was a nice lead into next week’s first round of club championships when the Nagambie golfers will be playing three weeks of stroke play from the back markers. Sunday’s event was a tight tussel at the top with four players all within one shot of one another and

kayla Walker and the Coach’s Award went to Maylee Webber.

The under-15s also had a very hard game against strong opposition.

The Redlegs put some good passages of play together, but found it very hard to bring the ball cleanly down the court.

Best-on-court was Lani Shiner and the Coach’s Award went to Bella Trait.

The under-17s had a very close game with just a threegoal margin in the finish.

The whole team gave it their all, with best-on-court Natasha Ebert.

C Grade went out with fire in their bellies and took the game right up to Girgarre, falling by just four goals.

Best-on-court was Gail Galvin, continually feeding into the goal ring, while the Coach’s Award went to Keynan Barns, finding space and shooting well.

B Grade fought valiantly.

Best-on-court was Serena Bleckwehl, while the Coach’s Award went to Kiara Tillett, who shot the lights out.

A Grade made a slow start, working their way back into the game, before Girgarre pulled away late.

Best-on-court was Toni Watson with a strong defensive display, while the Coach’s Award went to Kristy Bennett.

two count backs needed to separate the placings. Coming out on top was visiting golfer Kal Winnell winning the day with a handicap equalling 36 stableford points, Winnell taking home the spoils without the need of a partner this time.

Runner up was Dean Brown for the second week in succession, Brown finding form during the tough winter conditions is one to watch for in the results of the championships, third place was Shaun Bryant on 35 points playing with a greater level of control than previous times and producing more consistent scores courtesy of an improved style.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Michael Sloan attacking the 8th, Dean Brown smoking one onto the 13th and Michael Nolan with his best swing of the day taking out the 16th. Next week’s golf will be the first round of the 2022 club championships Frank Zanelli memorial honour board event, on office duty is D. Love and in the bar W. Le Cerf.

BOWLS LONGWOOD INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Another good crowd again this week.

Two games of eight ends were played.

Toasted raisin loaf for supper, we are getting spoilt.

Winners were Jean and Warren.

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Winter tennis players brave foggy conditions

By RHONDA CARPENTER and KARYN FRASER MANSFIELD Red and Mansfield Blue began in foggy conditions for their early match last Monday.

With Red planning to use five players and Blue struggling to find four, teams planned to juggle players for a match.

Thankfully the early start allowed Sarah Mae, a welcome new face to winter, to step in for Blue and work commitments could be met.

Blue was convincing in both openers.

Michelle Pigdon and Clare Beecham hit the ball with force and good depth getting the team off to a flying start, winning eight-one, in preparation for the early finish against Karyn Fraser and Jo O’Brien who had stepped up to the number two position with Carolyn Murray out with illness.

Red’s Deb McCormack and Loretta Armitage, both back after a couple of matches out, hit well to get four games against Blue’s Sarah Mae and Sophie Yencken.

Red’s Karyn Fraser and Deb McCormack lifted in the next, taking the set to a tiebreak, but narrowly missing.

Red’s Pat Howard stepped in for the final set, to replace Loretta Armitage, and with Karyn secured Red’s only set for the day when work did get in the way for Blue who were unable to complete the set.

Blue five/44 defeated Red one/23

MANSFIELD AND MOGLONEMBY FACE OFF: Mansfield Black with Moglonemby players Di Bergelin, Rhonda Carpenter, Di Ellis, Judy Sands, Mary Kelly, Robyn Johnson, and Lyn Johnston.

PHOTO: Jenny Bell Glorious sunshine had emerged to greet the visitors for their match.

Mansfield Black and Moglonemby together tussled with lengthy rallies, laughter and clever courtcraft all day.

Black’s Jenny Bell, Di Ellis, Rhonda Carpenter, and Jenny Smith took both openers eightthree and eight-four.

Moglonemby’s Judy Sands and Robyn Johnson worked hard in their lengthy set, but Di and Rhonda controlled play to win eight-five.

The double ‘Jenny’ combination was superb winning eightone. Judy and Lyn Johnstone took their set eight-three against both ‘Black Di’s’, Di Bergelin, having stepped into the last set, to replace Jenny Smith, securing Moglonmeby’s only set for the day.

Everyone enjoyed a good laugh much later when they heard how their team’s sandwiches had been scoffed by mistake by the teams from the earlier match.

Word was they were scrumptious.

Black five/43 defeated Moglonemby one/23.

Euroa hosted top side Benalla with both openers going to tiebreaks.

Benalla’s Kate Campbell, Claire Sharp, Maureen Jewell, and Deb Moore were victorious in both.

Euroa’s Lyn Pierce and Lyndall Bigland were determined in their set, but Benalla outlasted them eight-six.

Julie Harrington and Lyn Pierce went down eight-three.

The visitors didn’t have it all their own way though when Lyndall and Jenny Martin took

theirs eight-four.

Benalla five/44 defeated Euroa one/34 Next week Terip, Benalla and Euroa are the host teams, and Mansfield Blue have the bye. Benalla remain on top of the ladder on 65 points, Mansfield Black second on percentage share points with Terip on 61, and Euroa 56 round out the top four.

Blue 41, Moglonemby 24 and Red 22.

Social tennis experienced a resurgence of energy and winter sun on Wednesday when Performing Arts World Champion Liam Wilson returned and found his legs on the tennis court again.

Players caught up with each other and everyone enjoyed a ‘serious’ social hit, the topic of ‘social’ tennis as competition raised, and the weather was magic.

Euroa Clay Target Club holds memorial shoot for Keith McKendrick THE Euroa Clay Target Club held the inaugural memorial shoot for Keith McKendrick on Sunday.

Keith was a long-standing member ECTC and was well known and respected throughout the shooting fraternity.

Keith was a qualified level two coach and conducted firearm safety training courses for people wanting to obtain a shooting licence.

ECTC and Keith’s son Paul McKendrick decided it would be fitting to establish an annual memorial championship event to honour Keith and the contributions he made over the years to the shooting sports.

An intrepid group of shooters braved the weather and competed for the honour of winning this inaugural 25t Point Score Championship event.

It was a typical winter’s day, cold and grey with low cloud covering the hill tops.

On the plus side it was dry for most of the afternoon with a strengthening westerly breeze.

First event Keith McKendrick 25 target (Point Score) Championship Sponsored by Paul McKendrick.

Overall champion: Presenting Fred Heinze with the Over All winner’s sash for the Boho 25t S/B Championship The inaugural Over All winner: AA 1st Scott Towers 74 / 75, 2nd Fred Heinze 71 / 75, A 1st Geoff McClure 72 / 75, 2nd Craig Asquith 68 / 75, B 1st Steven Fox 70 / 75, 2nd Iain Towers 67 / 75, C 1st Thomas McGrath 64 / 81, 2nd Peter Grant 62 / 81 Second event, Boho 25t (single barrel) Championship Scott Towers and Fred Heinze were tied at 23 targets each and had to shoot off for first/second place. It took another 10 targets to finalise the event with Fred taking it out.

The overall winner was: AA 1st Fred Heinze 32 / 35, 2nd Scott

Keith Kendrick memorial shoot winner: Paul McKendrick presenting Scott with the inaugural Over All winner’s sash for Keith Kendrick Memorial Championship Shoot.

Towers 31 / 35, A 1st Laurie Fitzpatrick 28 / 33, 2nd Anthony Rohrlach 27 /33, B 1st Paul McKendrick 22 / 25, 2nd David Luelf 20 / 25, C 1st Thomas McGrath 22/ 25, 2nd Peter Grant 16 / 26 Third event, 25th” Violet Town” D/B Continental Championship.

The winners were: AA 1st Scott Towers 25 / 25, 2nd Fred Heinze 27 / 30, A 1st Craig Asquith 25 / 27, 2nd Geoff McClure 24 / 27, B 1st Iain Towers 24 / 28, 2nd Steven Fox 21 / 25, C 1st Peter Grant 20 / 25, 2nd Scott Makin 18 / 28 Thanks to everyone who

helped out and pitched in to make the day a great success.

Euroa offers a family friendly environment with great facilities.

The club’s next event is on the September 11 at the Violet Town Shooting Sports Complex (corner Bushy Ln and Harries Creek Rd Violet Town.)

Visitors and new shooters are always welcome, practice starts at 10.30am.

Practice is also available on Wednesday afternoon from 1.30pm to 4.30pm and the first Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm.

Euroa junior netballers shine against Kyabram Stars JUNIOR NETBALL SHEPPARTON COMPETITION Euroa White Vs Kyabram Stars HAVING been treated to a few weeks of milder conditions, cooler temperatures welcomed Euroa to Shepparton early Saturday morning to take on the Kyabram Stars.

First Quarter A scrappy first few minutes whilst the players found their feet, Euroa was off to a flying start with Isla Moore shooting four goals and Adelaide Downie also scoring for Euroa.

Tully Watson, Chloe Squires and Breanna Maher working overtime to ensure Euroa kept possession and moved forward.

Euroa four, Kyabram nil.

Second Quarter In a closer quarter both teams played well.

Daisy Cameron and Zara Hill intercepting well all over the court.

Adelaide Downie scoring her second for the game.

Leila Thompson and Isla Moore worked well in defence and despite Kyabram’s best efforts, they remained scoreless.

Euroa five, Kyabram nil.

Third Quarter After the always essential halftime snacks of lollies and oranges together with some wise words of encouragement from superstar coach Beck Squires Euroa came out firing.

Tully Watson moved into the forward line contributing no less than six goals.

Daisy Cameron secured her first goal for the game.

Zara Hill and Bridie Simpson working well moving the ball down the court.

Euroa 14, Kyabram nil Fourth Quarter Bridie Simpsons and Chloe Squires efforts in the centre assisted Breanna Maher to add another four goals whilst Leila Thompson added her first for the game.

Kyabram’s hard work and persistence finally paid off to secure their first and only goal for the game.

Final Scores Euroa 19, Kyabram one Awards this week were given to Isla Moore and Daisy Cameron.

Summer tennis season fast approaching at Avenel Tennis Club THE 2022/23 summer tennis competition is fast approaching.

Anyone interested in playing Saturday afternoon senior competition tennis with the club in the forthcoming season are asked to contact either Stephen Garner 0419 870 207 or Dee Wright 5796 2309 or 0419 438 949 as soon as possible so that we can organise how many teams we enter.

For junior players we are looking to try and start up a junior competition again, whether this be locally based (either on a Friday evening 4.30pm - 6.30pm or Saturday morning 9.00am - 11.00am) or joining with either Nagambie or Euroa junior tennis.

We are asking parents of those who would be interested to contact either Stephen Garner or Dee Wright on the numbers above and let us know your preference so that we can then start setting things in place to get this competition started.

Members are advised that we will be holding a working bee on Sunday, September 11 commencing 9.00am which will be followed by Open Day. All members of the community are welcome to come and have a hit For those not interested in playing competitive tennis but would still like a hit we offer social membership @ $25 per single or $50 a family.

A reminder to current social members that membership for the 2022/23 season is now due.

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Exell boots century with a 7-goal haul KDFNL FOOTBALL VIOLET TOWN IN an incredible finish the Towners were able to outlast the top side by one point in a dramatic final home and away game.

When the Avenel coach gifted the Towners a 50-metre penalty after the siren it gave Nick Brazil a chance from 65 metres, but then another 50 metre penalty was given, as an Avenel player walked through the mark Nick Brazil went from centre half back to the goal square to deliver the away team an emphatic victory in a finals like game that may give the Towners momentum to win four on the trot.

Coming from four goals down at three quarter time, the undermanned Towners kicked eight goals to three to storm over the more fancied Avenel.

Jack Exell needed five goals for his hundred and duly saluted early in the third, finishing up with seven.

His best buddy on ground tried to give Jack every opportunity, Josh Mellington himself kicking six of his own and spent plenty of time in the middle but his give to Jack to kick his 100th was special, 190 now between the pair.

Jack Exell follows his father to kick 100 in a season, the Geelong champ Gavin kicked 100 for Stanhope some years ago, we’re pretty sure a father and son duo in the KDFL like this hasn’t happened before.

Ollie Ford was brilliant again, the raging bull canted to 36 possessions, Matt McCarty gets younger 34 possessions and three goals, Harry Sleigh was at his best and the Brazil’s just do it.

Violet Town will play Nagambie on Sunday at Lancaster in an elimination final, basically the Towners now must win the next

CLUB LEGEND: Jack Exell went above and beyond to kick over 100 goals for the season, finishing up with seven for the game at the weekend. He is pictured here in an earlier match on his way to the century. four games, one at a time.

Exciting times but hard roads ahead, Nagambie is the first challenge in the first do or die contest; a few key ins will help.

We look forward to seeing you all at Lancaster on Sunday.

Violet Town: 17.5.107 def Avenel: 15.16.106 Best: O.Ford, M.McCarty, J.Excell, J.Mellington, N.Brazil, F.Brazil Goals: J.Excell 7, J.Mellington 6, L M.McCarty 3, N.Brazil 1

RESERVES

Violet Town 4.10.34 def by Avenel 11.10.76 Best: J Corbett, J Davies, J Stewart, C Jansen, E Harris-Heaney, M Davies. Goals: J Fox 3, T Bardic 1

Violet Town junior presentation day ON Sunday 14th August Violet Town Football Netball Club held their Junior Presentation Day. With a great turnout all three of our junior grades, one football and two netball, were presented with appropriate awards for each grade.

Our award winners this year were: 13 & under football were all presented with participation medals.

13 & under netball were all presented with participation certificates, along with our most disciplined award voted by the umpires went to Abi Fuller, Abbey Frost, Isabella Jones, Macey Kubeil and Sophie Burden in a five-way tie.

Most consistent award went to Macey Kubeil and most improved award went to Abbey Frost.

15 & under netball had a close finish in the best and fairest with Bronti Mustey and Ashlea Antonis winning with 27 votes each.

Runner Up best and fairest went to Alexis Kloot on 12 votes.

Coaches award went to Matilda Kubeil.

Well done to all juniors this season on the improvement you have all shown on the netball court and footy oval.

Thank you to all parents, guardians, grandparents and the like who have supported the club with helping get child to and from training and games.

Without your support we would not be able to have the kids running around participating.

We look forward to seeing you all again in 2023.

Violet Town netballers fight hard against Avenel KDFNL NETBALL VIOLET TOWN A GRADE VIOLET Town started slowly and were a little rattled in the first quarter which caused Avenel goals.

Violet Town went into the first break three goals down.

With great defensive pressure to start the second quarter, Violet Town were able to even the score in only a few minutes into the quarter, but Avenel forced the Towners to make some more errors and Avenel capitalised and ended the quarter six goals in front.

It was goal for goal at the beginning of the third quarter with the Towners showing some beautiful passages of play heading down the court.

Violet Town managed to scrape back a little and ended the quarter three goals down.

Both teams came out fighting in the last quarter,

although Avenel proved too strong for Violet Town finishing the with the win.

Final scores Violet Town 48 def by Avenel 56.

Best on Court Imy Law, Second Best Jo Wild.

B GRADE AVENEL got off to a good start, not allowing Violet Town to get into the game early.

Violet Town picked up their defensive pressure throughout the first quarter and the shooters put up some great shots, which allowed the Towners to stay close on the scoreboard come the first break. Violet Town came out strong in the second quarter with great effort and determination.

A shout out to the three girls on court that had already played four quarters in C grade.

Avenel pulled away towards the end of the quarter with some great goals, but

Violet Town continued to never give up.

With Violet Town starting to tire, Avenel took advantage of this and pulled away even more. Defensively Violet Town stayed consistent, and some scoring opportunities were created but were unable to convert to goals.

Violet Town finished off the game well, never giving up until the end.

Huge appreciation to Erin and Karalee for their second fourth quarter efforts for the day.

Great year B grade and bring on 2023.

Final Score VT 36 def by Avenel 74.

Best on Court Macey Ross, Second Best Meg Reed.

C GRADE VIOLET Town started well, with same great passages of play all the way down the court.

The Towners put the pres-

sure on Avenel from the start and didn’t make easy for them.

Violet Town finished the first quarter only three down.

Some slight changes were made at quarter time, but Violet Town adjusted quickly and continued to make it hard for Avenel to score.

Avenel’s shooters were shooting beautifully and were very accurate so when the Towners came up with a turnover they needed to convert into a goal.

Violet Town’s shooters worked beautifully and all game, with everything just clicking.

In the final quarter we got to see Ash and Bronti from 15 & under step on the court for the first time.

They were both able to get a goal to remember the occasion, and a great way to finish off the season.

Well done C grade on a fantastic game.

Final Score VT 25 def by Avenel 44.

Best On Court Kodi Mustey, Second Best Tegan North.

15 & UNDER AVENEL started strongly and this took Violet Town off guard a little, but Violet Town were able to work themselves into the game and lifted their defensive pressure which allowed the Towners to come up with some fantastic intercepts.

Violet Town were able to get the ball down to the shooters but unfortunately just couldn’t convert them into goals.

It was a great team effort from Violet Towner who continued to work hard all game and never gave up, but Avenel were just too good.

Final Score VT 7 def by Avenel 48.

Awards went to Bronti Mustey and Matilda Kubeil.

13 & UNDER AVENEL started strong and Violet Town took a bit to react.

The Towners worked hard to get the ball down to the shooting end with some great passages of play, but unfortunately were unable to convert into goals when it got there.

The Towners defensive pressure was great with several intercepts and deflections, unfortunately Avenel’s shooters were very accurate and didn’t allow for many opportunities to regain the ball.

It was a great game by Violet Town who didn’t give up until the final whistle and all should be extremely proud of the improvement they have all shown individually and as a team.

Final Score VT 1 def by Avenel 42.

Encouragement awards went to Lilliana Williams and Abbey Frost.

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From back page Obviously being well experienced that the third term is not the time to take the foot off the throttle, something that Ben Creevey definitely didn’t do as he continued towards being one of the better players on the ground for the day.

Although the start to the second half didn’t go quite as planned with a momentary drop in intensity Seymour recorded a pretty easy goal a few minutes into the quarter and whilst the Euroans were silenced, a bit of voice started to come from the Seymour supporters but it was short lived as Jackson Walker who was in and under in the centre all day but

just as good around the ground got the ball to Koby Ross who started to show his customary body work up forward, and in turn got it to his partner in crime again; yes you got it Ethan Saxon put through his fifth for the match.

Only moments later it was DeJa’Vu as Saxon made it half a dozen sausage rolls.

Great work in the centre of the ground started in the ruck by either Addison Godsmark or Sam Holden who were changing at Centre Half Back.

In particular Ben Creevey and Jackson Walker as previously mentioned continued to provide

great opportunity in the forward half for Euroa as Wolfenden again was lively passing to Koby Ross who was taken high earning a free about 20m out and dually putting his name in the goal kicking column before again being involved with his cohort Saxon before getting the ball across to Ollie Robertson who snapped truly.

Euroa would go into the final change leading convincingly 10.3.63 to 2.1.13.

As the drizzle set in for the last quarter as you’d expect Seymour weren’t to be outdone and upped the ante with repeat forward line entries which earned a few free kicks with the pressure mounting in a

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It would turn out to be the only one for the final quarter as Seymour tried valiantly to peg back the more than handy lead Euroa had set up.

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Euroa under 13 footballers to showdown in grand final extravaganza EJFNC FOOTBALL EUROA First Semi Final HAVING finished the minor round on top of the table, the Euroa Under 13 boys and girls earned the right to host the first semi-final on our home ground, with a spot straight in the big dance on the line for the winner and the loser heading down to Broadford next week to again try and earn their right to play in the grand final there was obviously plenty on the line today.

Although having beaten Seymour in their two minor round encounters, both matches had been a hard fought contest and this was never going to be a walk in the park for Euroa and they knew it as right from the first bounce the pressure shown on Seymour was outstanding.

It wasn’t long before we hit the scoreboard through Ethan Saxon who has been a prolific goal scorer all year and would finish the quarter with all three of Euroa’s goals for the first

term, with thanks to some lively work from Haimi Wolfenden and Leo Murphy in the forward line also.

Meanwhile the brother and sister Creevy’s Ben and Leila where strong across the centre and the few times it went past centre for Seymour Addison Godsmark and Sam Holden were relentless as always as was Riley walker.

At the break with the scoreboard showing Euroa 3.3.21 to Seymour 0.0.0 coach Damien Saxon was happy with his charges efforts but urged them not to drop the pressure.

As requested, his team started the second quarter where they left off with the pressure across half back just amazing then followed a great little passage of play involving Leila Creevy to Koby Ross who actually dropped the mark but was strong over the ball, eventually passing to Sam Mills whose highlight of the day was a beautiful check side goal.

Sam continued to be a target across the half forward line all

day continuing his consistent season.

Shortly after Leo Murphy continued the trend and was awarded a holding the ball decision pretty much right on the 50m line then aided by a 50m penalty he was rewarded on the scoreboard after assisting in several first quarter goals.

It was about 10 minutes into the quarter when Seymour hit the scoreboard for the firsttime recording a behind and then a nice on the run check side by their number 29 who was a threatening player all day after intercepting the kick in.

This didn’t rattle the Euroa boys and girls though as they continued to work hard before the main break as Koby Ross assisted Ethan Saxon to his fourth goal of the game seeing Euroa lead 6.3.39 to Seymour 1.1.7 at half time.

Again Coach Saxon wasn’t unhappy at the break, but thought the team still had more to offer.

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SHOWDOWN OF TALENT: Euroa were given a solid matchup against Seymour, but were able to fight on and come out on top.

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