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YIIRO’S FRESH NEW LOOK
TAUNGURUNG artist Aimee McCartney has brought Euroa’s Yiiro Community Garden to life with six new art murals. Pictured at a Euroa Community Action Group working bee on Sunday are Irais Trejo, Barb Watters, Mary Deane and Leanne Baker. Story and more photos on page 7.
PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
TIM Tamlin has been appointed Strathbogie Shire Council’s interim CEO for a period of up to 12 months, beginning on July 15.
The May council meeting report states Mr Tamlin will lead the councillor induction program after the October council elections and assist the councillor team with the recruitment and selection of a permanent CEO.
Mr Tamlin was the CEO of South Gippsland Shire
BY DARREN CHAITMAN dchaitman@ nemedia.com.au
Council for over nine years, from 2009 to 2019, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He has also served two stints as an interim
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CEO, first at Kingston City Council in 2021 and then at Campaspe Shire Council from 2022-2023.
Earlier in his career, he held corporate management positions, including as a general manager of RPC Roads.
Mr Tamlin was appointed by council’s
CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee, which is comprised of administrator Peter Stephenson and an independent member, Wendy Jones, who is the chair.
Ms Jones lives in the Strathbogie Shire and has extensive recruitment
experience, according to a February 2023 council report.
Mr Tamlin was selected after a “selected invitation process targeting experienced former local government CEOs”, according to council’s April and May meeting reports.
DISAPPOINTMENT and concern that the 2024-25 Federal Budget delivered no increased funding for the Growing Regions Program and regional Precincts and Partnerships Program as been expressed by Independent Indi MP Helen Haines.
Announced in October 2022, both programs have received applications but Dr Haines said not a dollar of the $1 billion fund has been delivered to communities.
“This isn’t just a missed opportunity for the government to invest in the regions, it amplifies the blind spot that Labor has for the needs and aspirations of regional, rural and remote Australians,” she said.
This sentiment was echoed by Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie as she too viewed the budget as failing to offer direct spending for regional development.
Senator McKenzie said it has been a “two-year funding drought” for regional Australia with “confirmation that not one cent of money for regional development and community infrastructure will be delivered this year”.
“Not one new program to support the regions was announced in this year’s budget,” she said.
“It is outrageous Labor has managed to find the money for 36,000 extra Canberra based public servants but not a single dollar for new roads or infrastructure
which our regional communities desperately need.
“Labor’s is handing out a one-off rebate of $300 for energy bills to ease cost-ofliving pressure while blatantly ignoring they have broken their election promise of a $275 cut to power bills.
“The high spending budget will mean regional Australians will be stuck paying higher mortgage repayments, rents, grocery and energy bills for longer.”
Dr Haines was more optimistic about the $300 rebate for all households, as well as a $325 rebate for small businesses, noting she had urged the government to think about sensible and direct measures, such as reducing power bills through a non-inflationary rebate.
“I welcome the government’s decision to provide all households with a $300 rebate on their energy bills and to offer some relief to small businesses as well,” she said.
In addressing the housing crisis Dr Haines welcomed $1 billion for critical enabling infrastructure.
The Prime Minister convened National Cabinet on Friday, where Premiers and Chief Ministers backed the following new measures in the budget to help Australians build, rent and buy.
They include:
• $1 billion directed towards crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence, and youth under the National Housing
Infrastructure Facility. This includes increasing the proportion of grants from $175 million to $700 million in the budget to support crisis and transitional housing.
• $1 billion to get homes built sooner – funding for states and territories to build the roads, sewers, energy, water and community infrastructure that we need for new homes and for additional social housing supply.
• A new $9.3 billion five‑year National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness – for states and territories to combat homelessness, provide crisis support and build and repair social housing. This includes a doubling of Commonwealth homelessness funding to $400 million every year, matched by states and territories.
To reduce rental stress for Commonwealth Rental Assistance recipients, the government will direct $1.9 billion over five years to increase all Rent Assistance maximum rates by 10 per cent from September this year.
“The change to Commonwealth Rental Assistance will be welcome relief to some of the most vulnerable renters but there is little relief for others who are ineligible for Rent Assistance,” Dr Haines said.
She said the budget failed to increase the rate of JobSeeker and other welfare payments.
ment to raise the rate since 2019 and we’re still waiting for any meaningful movement on this,” she said. MPs
“I’ve been pushing the Commonwealth Govern-
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As of Tuesday morning, when this newspaper was printed, council had not yet officially endorsed Mr Tamlin’s appointment at its May council meeting, which was to take place on Tuesday night.
In April, council announced the resignation of CEO Julie Salomon, effective from July 4.
The May council report proposes appointing council’s director of people and governance, Amanda Tingay, to the role of acting CEO in the period July 5 to July 14, before Mr Tamlin begins on July 15.
In previous comments made to this masthead, administrator Peter Stephenson emphasised the importance of councillors’ involvement in recruiting a permanent CEO.
“My experience would tell me the opportune time to start recruiting [for a permanent CEO] would be when induction’s finished and then probably have someone on board before the middle of
[next] year,” he said in April.
“If you started recruiting as soon as [councillors] are elected, they don’t know what they’re looking for.
“It’s one of the most important roles a councillor has, to elect their CEO.
“And unless the council has an idea of what it wants to achieve as a group, then it’s very hard for them to determine who the person is to deliver that.”
Council will comment on Mr Tamlin’s appointment following the May council meeting on Tuesday night.
Mr Tamlin could not be reached for comment.
STRATHBOGIE Shire Council flew the rainbow flag on Friday, May 17 to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
May 17 marks the anniversary in 1990 of the World Health Organisation removing homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases.
Recognised globally since 2005, IDAHOBIT celebrates
the international advancement in LGBTQIA+ equality while raising awareness of the need for continued progress against discrimination.
Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson said flying the flag for IDAHOBIT was an important way to raise awareness of the need for continued progress against discrimination.
“It’s been 20 years since IDAHOBIT star ted and LGBT-
QIA+ people still experience disproportionate rates of bullying, harassment and discrimination,” Mr Stephenson said.
“Everybody deserves to feel safe to be themselves in the community, at school and at work.
“There is still more work to be done and Councils have an opportunity to raise awareness and making a difference through days like IDAHOBIT.
“Flying the rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT shows we support and value LGBTIQA+ people and that we are committed to supporting the creation of a fair, safe and inclusive community.”
In 2023 council adopted a Flag Flying Policy which enabled the use of flagpoles at the intersection of Binney and Brock Streets in Euroa and at 325 High St, Nagambie for flying community flags.
A SUSPECTED group of alleged thieves has continued their alleged recent crime spree, stealing jewellery from a house in Foy Street, Euroa, and abandoning a stolen car in Violet Town over the past week.
Leading Senior Constable Mick Voisey of Euroa Police said offenders allegedly stole jewellery from a Foy Street house on Friday, May 17 at about 12pm.
He said the house’s occupants arrived home from a holiday on the same day, only a couple of hours later.
Nearby workers saw a white ute, believed by police to have been used by the offenders, in the area at about 12pm.
Ld Sen Const Voisey said later that evening, alleged offenders are believed to have abandoned a different ute at High Street, Violet Town.
The ute had allegedly been stolen from Rowville, near Melbourne.
A Violet Town man was woken at about 4am by headlights on high beam, shining through his window.
Two utes had driven to the scene, one of which was abandoned.
Ld Sen Const Voisey said he did not know why the ute was abandoned.
Euroa Police believe the two new incidents are connected to a string of recent thefts and break-ins, which they believe a group of individuals are responsible for.
Ld Sen Const Voisey said the alleged offenders appeared to be acting quite recklessly and some of the alleged offences appear not to have been well planned.
“It’s a quite a wide area where these offences are occurring over, so it’s clearly people commuting between the areas,” he said.
“We’re hopeful that we’ll have some people identified shortly.”
Euroa Police’s Sergeant-incharge, Mark Eade, earlier told this masthead police are investigating a person of interest in connection with at least two burglaries.
The new incidents follow four alleged car thefts and three alleged business burglaries ear-
CRIME SPREE CONTINUES: A suspected group of alleged thieves has continued their alleged recent crime spree, stealing jewellery from a house in Foy Street, Euroa, and abandoning a stolen car in Violet Town over the past week.
lier this month.
Three cars were allegedly stolen in Euroa on the evening of Sunday, May 12 and in the early hours of Monday, May 13.
The same night, a break-in and burglary allegedly occurred at Euroa’s Hot Bubbles Carwash on Clifton Street, which was also the target of theft and break-in a few months earlier on February 28.
These incidents followed the alleged theft of a ute from a Railway Street hotel on May 9 –which was used in a tragic, fatal alleged hit-and-run later that day – as well as alleged burglaries from two Tarcombe Street businesses on May 6 and May 7.
Police arrested a 42-year-old Seymour man following the fatal alleged hit-and-run.
The incidents have rocked the town of Euroa, which normally has a low rate of theft
Euroa Police is reminding local residents to be vigilant, lock their cars and houses, and remove the keys from their vehicles.
OUT: A 2010 Nissan Patrol was found burnt out on Old Dookie Road this weekend after it was allegedly stolen from Pine Lodge, Midland Highway on Sunday May 12. Victoria Police would not comment on a widely shared Facebook post claiming the vehicle is connected to thefts in Euroa.
“Some of the vehicles stolen have had their keys in the car, which it just makes [the thieves’] job so much easier,” Ld Sen Const Voisey said.
Euroa Police said they believe a ute stolen in Euroa was used in a further incident in Mansfield.
Mansfield Police referred questions about the incident to Benalla Crime Investigation Unit, who has been contacted for further information.
Euroa Police are not aware of a local connection to a widely shared Facebook post stating a 2010 Nissan Patrol was stolen
of rain fell at Euroa (Castle Creek at Telford Bridge) in the week ending 10am Monday, May 18, including 0.6mm on Monday, May 18 and 0.2mm on Saturday, May 16.
from Pine Lodge, Midland Highway on Sunday May 12.
A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed the alleged theft, and said the ute was later located burnt out on Old Dookie Road at about 7pm on Sunday, May 19.
The spokesperson would not comment on claims the vehicle was used in other thefts and said an investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with relevant information regarding the incidents in this story is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or Euroa Police.
Extraordinary Council meeting –4 June
An Extraordinary Council meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at the Euroa Community Conference Centre, 1b Bury Street, Euroa, commencing at 6.00 pm.
Business:
Hearing of submissions to Draft 2024/25 Strathbogie Shire Council
Budget and Fees and Charges
Hearing of submissions to 2021-25 Council Plan Update – Draft Year 4
Actions 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
Are you considering standing for Council?
Councillors are a crucial part of our democratic society and have an important part to play in serving and representing the interests of their community.
To support community members considering standing for Council, the Strathbogie Shire Council is offering Candidate Information Sessions through May 2024. For more information and to register for a session go to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Don’t miss out on these generous grants
We are encouraging local not-for-profit community groups to apply for Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Program.
Applications are now open for the 2024/25 Community Strengthening Grants (up to $10,000 and the new Reducing Emissions Grant (up to $20,000).
Extended closure date - 5pm 11 June, so check out your groups eligibility on our website https://www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au/community/grants-andfunding/community-grants/
Do you know a Local Legend?
The community are invited to nominate volunteers who are making an outstanding contribution to the community of Strathbogie Shire. Our hope is that by making the nomination process easy, the community will feel encouraged to share their stories about the local legends they admire, and we can celebrate their achievements together as a community.
Age is no barrier - volunteers can be just starting their volunteer journey or those with generations of experience and commitment.
The Strathbogie Shire Local Legends Initiative is non-competitive.
There are no specific categories. Nominations will be received from 1st June to 30th September 2024. Check out our engagement site www. share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and see how you can nominate someone who makes a difference in your town.
Closing this Friday – so don’t miss having your say?
The draft Budget, updated Council Plan, and Pitch My Project, are available for public comment.
To view the draft documents and provide feedback people can:
• visit www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
• email us at info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
• write to us at PO Box 177, Euroa Vic 3666
• drop in to a survey station in their area:
–Euroa Library
–Violet Town Library
–Avenel Library
–Tablelands Community Centre
–Strathbogie General Store
–Longwood General Store and PO
–Nagambie Visitor Information Centre
Nagambie Locksley Road –railway end
While Nagambie-Locksley Road is closed to traffic, we are dedicated to rehabilitating the failed road intersection at the railway crossing on Nagambie Locksley Road and Avenel Longwood Road.
The works are scheduled to commence next week, with completion by the end of May, weather permitting. Controlled traffic measures will be in place during construction.
Update Nagambie-Locksley Road closure
Construction has already started on the realignment of the road and works are continuing around the bridge area.
The bridge structure is in place and soon the top of the bridge will be concreted as with the apron at both ends of the road approach. Then the guard rails will be installed.
The works are on time and expected to be completed around the end of June (weather permitting).
Local traffic will have access to Nagambie-Locksley Road from each end. Visit www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au for more information.
Nagambie Come and Try event –
Tuesday 4 June
There will be fun for all if you wish to try out a sport – see you at the Nagambie Recreation Reserve to witness the ‘turning on the lights’ enabling more training and sport to be played after dark.
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Administration
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WHAT a wonderful concert was enjoyed on Sunday, May 12 for Mother’s Day. Jimmy Davidson and Jarrod are marvelous entertainers. Thanks to Catherine Halliburton for the best Devonshire Tea.
Scones were yummy, Mawson’s Bakery donated a tray of slices, everything was delicious and vanished quickly.
Results of the raffle were: first prizes to Jim Jamieson from Violet Town; second to Tracy McConnell; third to Robyn Sheehan; fourth to Anthony, all from Euroa.
Thanks to all who bought tickets.
On Tuesday, May 23 at 1.30pm is the next club meeting.
All members are welcome, and new members also.
THE next meeting of the Longwood Action Group will be held June 5, 7pm at the Community Centre meeting room.
All welcome.
Woo hoo – a huge thank you to everyone involved with the fundraiser for Kirstie and Mason Vearing last Sunday.
It was a beautiful and joyous day of community spirit and friendship to raise funds for this couple to assist in bringing their new premature baby Alaia Delilah home from hospital.
Thank you to each and every person who donated money or items, organised their own raffles or bought raffle tickets or auction items on the day.
Thank you to the White Hart for the venue and to the living and breathing jukebox,
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On Thursday, May 30, Kevin McFarlane will be entertaining us while we enjoy afternoon tea, entry $5 for afternoon tea.
Homemade soup and crusty bread to enjoy while watching a move on June 20, movie and price to be announced.
Yoga classes have started on Monday afternoon at 2pm. More information to follow.
Jimmy Davidson who was pumping out the tunes.
What a fantastic day.
The Longwood Primary School are holding a Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser featuring comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. The event will be held Friday, May 31 at 7pm at Euroa Memorial Oval Function Centre. Tickets are available from comedyforacause.net/LPS at $40 per person. This is a 15+ event.
Come along enjoy a fun night out while raising funds for the school.
Please forward any information you would like included to longwoodlookout@gmail. com. Inclusions are at the editor’s discretion.
GOULBURN Valley Concert Orchestra’s 28th Annual Concert 2024, “Familia”, will highlight the instrumental sections, or families, of the orchestra.
It will feature works that showcase the instrumental families of the orchestra, both individually, and collectively.
The makeup of the instrumental families and the inter play between them will be explored.
In addition, the orches-
tra will continue the collaboration which brings new works from local composers and arrangers and, as always, it will present some familiar favourites and cover a wide range of musical styles.
The annual concert will be presented as an immersive experience suitable for all ages.
Conducted by our music director Steven Sargant, this concert promises to be both entertaining and informative.
It invites listeners to ex-
perience beautiful music in a happy and welcoming space, for all ages.
Members of the orchestra come from the local area and from as far away as Violet Town, Benalla and Broadford.
We will be delighted for you to join us at the concert on June 22 at Riverlinks Westside in Mooroopna.
Buy tickets here: https:// riverlinksvenues.com.au/ whats-on/event-details/!/ calendar/event/gvco-annual-concert-2024.
Vegan pie made with
mince hit the shelves last week gppy
By DARREN CHAITMANCOUNTRY towns are not renowned for their vegan cuisine, but Euroa’s iconic Mawson’s Bakery Café is flipping the switch as it introduces a meat-free meat pie.
“Most of our customers are Melbourne-based… they pass through Euroa as a destination on the way to Bright or Yarrawonga,” owner David Mawson said.
“And Melbourne people are looking for an alternative pie for their dietary requirements.”
The vegan pie, made with a “beef-inspired” soy-based mince and a vegan egg-glaze substitute, hit the shelves last week.
It is available for $7.80 –more than their $6.60 classic meat pie, but cheaper than several popular options including their honey bourbon pulled pork pie, which costs $8.50.
“I think it’s great if a family comes to the bakery and one person’s vegan or one person is gluten-free,” Mr Mawson said.
“I’d like to have food to supply to that extra person and make their experience
“beef-inspired” soy-based
more enjoyable at the bakery, and I don’t think they should be penalised for having those requirements.”
Mawson’s Bakery Café regularly enters baking competitions and has won several awards, including a gold ribbon for its honey bourbon pulled pork pie at Australia’s Best Pie & Pastie Competition in June 2023.
Mr Mawson said he was keen to submit the meatfree meat pie in the “vegan” category at future baking competitions.
The idea for the new product came from a regular customer – this very journalist – after the vegetarian Euroa man learned his regular order, the satay tofu pie, was discontinued.
“I think it’s wonderful that people come forward with requests for new products,” Mr Mawson said.
Despite the satay tofu pie’s popularity during tourist periods and the journalist’s consistent orders, head baker Phil Kennedy said that “on a day-to-day basis it was sort of not making enough money to support itself.”
“There was one guy who always came in, pretty much every day, and it was his sug-
NEW PIE: Mawson’s Bakery Café head baker Phil Kennedy spruiks his new creation. “Vegan pies, get your vegan pies.” PHOTO: Darren Chaitman
gestion to try a mock-meat pie,” Mr Kennedy said.
“I have to give him a bit of props for coming up with the idea.
“It’s always good to have a meat pie.
“A few vegans were missing out on the opportunity, so we wanted to get something with a similar mouthfeel to what was out there.”
Mr Kennedy said he enjoyed the new pie, while Mr
Mawson admitted he had not yet tried it as his wife had him on a diet.
This journalist considers the new pie, which is generously packed with wellseasoned soy-mince, to be
more than worthy as a replacement to the satay tofu pie.
But whether it will be popular enough to stay on the shelves remains to be seen.
The Agricultural News section is published
Wednesday of
The Euroa Agricultural Society Inc will hold the 132nd
SOME of us as we age lose a lot of ability to know what we did the day before yesterday.
But fortunately I still remember what I ate for breakfast this morning – tea and toast, I think it was.
I have very pleasant memories of when as a small child I would follow my grandfather over to the Warrnambool Station to watch the old steam train puffing and belching its sooty smoke into the lungs of unsuspecting passengers.
I treasure those times with my beloved pop.
God bless him.
General
Ted More, Euroa
DEAR sir, I am writing to you, as a senior, at 79 years of age, and a once proud Australian.
In my life I have witnessed the demise of families and the Christian values, rewarding people who have done buggerall over generations, and the rise of politicians who have never held a real job.
We now have people on welfare holding the state to ransom, and fire-bombings of tobacco stores, and youth out of control using machetes and other weapons as a means of getting their kicks.
You may think this old fella is a bit queer.
Thank goodness for the gentle folk of
our area, of Australia.
My son-in-law works in mining in remote Western Australia.
He tells me you never see a new arrival, and yet the government are bringing them in in large numbers.
They head for the cities, and ah, beautiful Melbourne.
So what have they done to my country?
That’s really the reason I decided to write to you, dear editor.
That is behind my statement “a once proud Australian”.
There is much to be thankful for, the ambos, the nurses and doctors, our Medicare system.
The many hardworking men and women who have contributed so much.
The common decency of most Australians.
My thanks to you.
May God bless you all and keep us safe.
Keith White, Currie Park, Euroa
A FUTURE Nationals and Liberals Government will make it cheaper to go to the GP and protect bulk billing by abolishing Labor’s regressive health tax.
Under the Allan Labor Government’s health tax, payroll tax calculations now include doctors and other health professionals who lease rooms from medical practices, rather than only direct employees of the practices themselves.
Having spoken to our local GPs and healthcare professionals, it is clear this tax is having a profound impact on
their ability to offer health outcomes effectively and affordably for our communities.
Earlier this year, Federal Labor Health Minister Mark Butler urged the Allan Government to reconsider its health tax, warning that investments in Medicare “will be lost to increased payroll tax obligations by general practices”.
Health industry experts have warned this will put many practices out of business, end bulk billing, increase the cost of seeing a doctor by almost 30 per cent – costing around $100 per visit - and drive an additional two million patients a year through Victoria’s already overwhelmed emergency departments.
This is a regressive tax that will close healthcare clinics and hurt patients who can least afford it.
It’s time that Premier Jacinta Allan listened to GPs, health experts and her federal and interstate Labor colleagues and scrapped this insidious and unfair health tax.
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Nagambie: Nagambie Newsagency
Longwood:
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THIS National Volunteer Week CFA, and partner emergency service volunteer organisations, acknowledge and thank the tens of thousands of Victorians for their unpaid contributions to their communities.
This year’s NVW theme “Something for Everyone” is particularly relevant to CFA, the state’s largest volunteer organisation, which provides many opportunities for members to play a role which suits them, gain skills and qualifications, and reach their potential.
Not only is the organisation a core part of Victoria’s emergency service network, but members also gain social connections and build a greater sense of inclusion within their local town.
CFA thanks and celebrates its 52,000 volunteers for their ongoing dedication in protecting Victorian communities.
The “Give Us a Hand” recruitment campaign, launched last year, proved a huge success with more than 1800 highly skilled and professional new members
recruited across Victoria.
Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said it was extremely encouraging to see so many Victorians sign up to be a volunteer and be part of something bigger in their local community.
“CFA recruited 1844 new members since the campaign launched in August last year and we continue to grow,” Mr Cook said.
“Across Victoria brigades have recruited members and continue to, but there are some areas still in need.
“Our organisation is unique in offering volunteers the opportunity to gain leadership skills, training and experience while serving their communities. It’s also a great place to meet and work with people from all walks of life.”
If you’re interested in joining CFA or learning more about volunteering, visit www.cfa.vic.gov. au/volunteer.
Once you’ve submitted your expression of interest online, your local brigade will contact you regarding the next steps.
Aimee McCartney’s work livens up community garden as ECAG plans more art ypygppjprojects
By DARREN CHAITMANTHE Yiiro Community Garden at Brock Street, Euroa has been brightened up by six new murals painted by artist Aimee McCartney.
They add to the three garden murals already painted by Ms McCartney in March 2023.
The murals are painted on concrete garden beds, where herbs and veggies are growing for the community to take for free.
Garden leader and Euroa Community Action Group (ECAG) member Irais Trejo said: “Amy did such a great job with the other three, I think there was also that interest of moving away from the plain concrete to something more interesting.”
ECAG member Leanne Baker added: “And First Nations art is important, and it’s a recognition of their connection to country that a lot of us don’t have.”
“We just wanted to build and develop that connection,” she said.
“Amy has Taungurung background, so that’s why it was important to have someone from the Taungurung nation here.”
“The murals use bright colours to symbolise Yiiro, meaning joyful place in Taungurung language,” one placard states.
Visitors may also notice several tiny houses dotted around the garden.
ECAG is working with St John’s Primary School, the Euroa Kindergarten and GraniteHill to create more tiny houses, which they hope will be used in a trail connecting the magpie sculpture at Seven Creeks Park to the wren sculpture at Yiiro Community Garden.
Also on the agenda for Yiiro Community Garden is a mosaic morning workshop on Sunday, May 26 from 9am-12.30pm.
The public are invited to RSVP to the workshop, led by a local mosaic artist, to learn to make mosaics.
The workshop adds to another ECAG project, the development of a series of mosaic stepping stones and art pieces with the theme “nature, community and food”.
ECAG are working with St John’s Primary School, the Euroa Kindergarten, GraniteHill and Euroa
Placards placed in the garden beds offer insights into Ms McCartney’s work through her art business, Luruk-In.
Health on this project.
Ms Trejo, the garden leader, said projects like this make it “not only a community garden, but a gathering space as well”.
But for those who are after herbs and veggies, plenty is on offer.
Free-to-pick warrigal greens, native thyme, lilly pilly, broccoli, parsley, rosemary and broadbeans were seen by this masthead on Sunday morning.
ECAG member Mary Deane pointed out several more items still growing, including tomatoes, zucchini and capsicums.
THIS? A CENTRE FOR ANTS?: Not a centre for ants, this tiny house at Yiiro was created by a friend of Leanne Baker’s. ECAG are working with local groups to create more tiny houses in a trail that will link the town’s magpie sculture to the wren sculpture.
MEMBER for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has said the state’s most vulnerable people are again being let down by a government that has failed to build enough homes.
“This Government has mucked about for four years and have wasted almost $5 billion dollars with nothing to show for it,” Ms Cleeland said.
“We are seeing $30 million spent on the wildly overbudget Benalla West project, yet this government refuses to show a net gain in the number beds it will provide, and the construction of the houses is still years away.
“In the meantime, residents are being kept in the dark about the process and several have already been di splaced from their
homes and forced to live in neighbouring towns.
“We needed this development over a decade ago.
“Instead of regularly maintaining the site, this government has waited until the houses were unliveable before demolishing them and starting again.”
Ms Cleeland said the rest of the electorate has seen variations between a total lack of investment, or overbudget projects that are failing to deliver more affordable and social housing.
“The Strathbogie Shire has seen no new homes built, while the Mitchell Shire has seen $32 million spent for just 43 homes,” she said.
“It remains to be seen if there will be a net positive in the amount of hous-
ing this will provide, as there is a lack of detail about how many houses have been demolished to make room for these new builds.”
Ms Cleeland said this year’s budget does not bode well for those in vulnerable housing situations, including those that are homeless or escaping domestic violence.
“This year ’s budget performance statements are shocking reading for Victorians desperate for somewhere to call home,” she said.
“Families escaping domestic violence and in desperate need of a home are now expected to wait nearly two years, which is more than double Labor’s broken promise of a tenmonth wait.”
THE State Government is offering grants for regional communities across Victoria to attract, stage and deliver sporting, cultural and entertainment events on their doorstop.
According to the government, the new grants are set to attract thousands of visitors, create more jobs and back local businesses across the state.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes welcomed the announcement of the latest round of the State Government’s $38 million Regional Events Fund.
“The Regional Events Fund will support events across Victoria that will give people even more reason to explore and discover what our State has to offer,” she said.
Grants of up to $500,000 will be open to organisers of festivals, sports events, exhibitions and more to attract and grow events of international or national significance while grants of up to $50,000 will be available for marketing and support of events that attract intrastate and interstate visitors.
Since 2016, the Government’s Regional Events Fund has supported more than 350 events across regional Victoria.
A State Government media release said: “We know the value of regional events to local communities across Northern Victoria and the people who work across our tourism, events, and hospitality businesses in the regions.”
THE Euroa Library will host local author Jeff Starkey to talk about his book The Longest Shadow and the research involved in its writing.
He will speak at the Euroa Library on Thursday, June 13 at 10.30am.
The Longest Shadow has been described as the most detailed history of a region during WWI undertaken in Australia, setting
the standard by which similar works should be judged.
The book discusses the impact of WWI on the Euroa, Violet Town and Strathbogie areas with biographical details, descriptions of battles and the local response.
During his talk Jeff will discuss critical decisions he had to make as part of his research that had a profound impact on the content of the book, knowing that it
would impact many families in the region.
“Very early in my research I realised it was necessary to forget what I thought had happened in this region during the most terrible time in its history,” Jeff said. Jeff will also explain how it is possible for those who had a relative serve during either WWI or WWII to learn the full story of their service beyond that record-
ed in the service records held by the National Archives.
He will also answer any questions pertaining to his book.
Jeff will be speaking at the Euroa Library on Thursday, June 13 at 10.30am.
To book please call the Euroa Library on 1300 374 765 or email euroa@gvlibraries.com.au.
You can also book online via www.gvlibraries.com.au/events.
“From the Riverboats Music Festival on the Murray, Lost Trades Fair in Bendigo, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, Grampians Grape Escape, the East Gippsland Winter Festival, ChillOut Festival in Daylesford, and Ballarat Marathon, we’re making sure Victoria’s jam-packed calendar of events is enjoyed by every community throughout the state,” the media release continued.
“The Government’s support for regional events across the state is a key pillar of Victoria’s $37.8 billion visitor economy.
“The Regional Events Fund provides strong economic benefit by attracting more people to visit the regions, expanding the length of time visitors stay in the area, and increasing the amount of money spent in local communities.”
Applications for the Regional Events Fund, delivered by Visit Victoria, will open next week at corporate. visitvictoria.com/events/regionalevents.
The GV Public Health Unit Clinical Director and Public Health Physician, Dr. Will Cross attended the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Melbourne.
The 2024 Regional Meeting focused on shaping the future of health across Asia and the Pacific.
Over three days, leaders from diverse sectors, disciplines and cultures shared knowledge, catalyzed new partnerships, inspired new research opportunities, and explored policies that can deliver measurable and meaningful impacts on health outcomes.
Dr Cross said "It was inspiring to see so many leaders reflecting on the major public health challenges that we continue to face in Australia and the Pacific Region. We still have a long way to go as we recover from the pandemic, but our public health workforce has become stronger for the experience."
GVPHU Health Promotion and Prevention staff were proud to be able to support the Greater Shepparton Children’s Food Bowl Festival held at the Shepparton Lake.
This event was organised by the local Healthy Kids Advisor for Greater Shepparton, Katie Thorp, and Greater Shepparton City Council aimed to unite local children with local food while raising awareness of our regional produce.
The day also served as our first community engagement for the Goulburn Valley Food System Strategy consultation to help inform the strategy development.
If you're interested in providing feedback, we invite you to participate in the survey that was highlighted during the event.
Simply scan the QR code to access the survey or If you would like to hear more about this project and help inform the development of this strategy, please contact Lucy via email.
We are seeing Influenza cases in our region. Getting your Influenza vaccination helps you fight off the flu and prevents you from getting severe symptoms if you do get it. It's recommended for everyone aged 6 months or older to get a flu vaccine each year. It's possible to receive the flu shot alongside other vaccines such as those for whooping cough, RSV, pneumococcal, and COVID-19. If your child is between 6 months and less than 5 years old, seek guidance from your immunisation provider regarding COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Wearing a face mask and practicing good hand hygiene can lower your chances of catching or spreading the flu.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious infection often leading to bronchiolitis and pneumonia, especially risky for children with asthma. It's a primary cause for hospital admissions of infants and toddlers, with almost all children infected before age 2. Although it can affect individuals of any age, infants and young kids face the greatest risk of severe illness. RSV is more prevalent during Autumn and Winter. Implementing thorough cleaning, hand, and respiratory hygiene practices significantly reduces it’s spread.
COVID-19 is still in our community. Most COVID19 cases can be managed at home with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter pain relief if necessary. For worsening symptoms or concerns, contact your GP. Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms should stay home, conduct a rapid antigen test (RAT), and follow results accordingly. If positive, isolate for at least five days or until symptoms resolve; if negative, isolate until symptoms subside. Avoid hospitals and aged care facilities for at least five days post-positive test or symptom onset.
May 17 is IDAHOBIT Day. IDAHOBIT provides an opportunity to celebrate the pride and allyship of the people who have worked to build equality around the world and to raise awareness of the discrimination LGBTQIA+ people still face today. Whether you're part of the LGTBQIA+ community or an ally - the GV Public Health Unit, stands together with it's regional partners, united against discrimination.
We are seeing increasing cases of whooping cough across Victoria. Whooping cough, (known clinically as pertussis) is a very contagious respiratory (lung) infection. The major symptom of whooping cough is the characteristic cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound on inhaling a breath. In babies it can cause lung infection, seizures and in serious cases, even death. Immunisation is the best way to reduce the risk of whooping cough. Talk to your GP for more information.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
INFLUENZA (FLU) PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH)
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Saturday 25th May
Holy Eucharist
12.30pm St Dunstan’s Violet Town
Sunday 26th May
Holy Eucharist
9.15am St Paul’s Euroa
Wednesday 29th May
Holy Eucharist
10am St Paul’s Euroa Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au
All welcome
BAPTIST CHURCH
31 Kennedy Street, Euroa
Sunday May 26th, 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 May 26th
10.30am Morning Worship
Everyone welcome
Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Balmattum
Every Sunday 3pm Worship
Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275
Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am
St Andrew’s Seymour, 11.15am Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St John’s, Euroa
Friday 12.30pm Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass
6pm St. John’s Church Euroa
Sunday Mass
8.30am St Patrick’s Longwood
10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town
Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048
For Baptisms and weddings please contact Fr Tony or the Parish Office
UNITING CHURCH
St Andrew’s, Euroa
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am
Everyone Welcome
Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103
Judi Ward 0437 686 072
St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome
Enq: Joan Wood 5795 1175
St Andrew’s Violet Town
Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All welcome
Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866
EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Old School House, Clifton St Euroa
Every Sunday
Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests. 10am service
Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663
THREE years of planning culminated in 133 runners participating in the inaugural Nagambie Lake parkrun on Saturday, May 11.
This new parkrun joins the ranks of 494 parkrun events nationwide.
The course, starting at Nagambie’s Buckley Park, wound through to the newly opened $4m foreshore walk, offering a scenic five-kilometre return journey to the Regatta Centre and back to the starting point, encompassing both land and over water experiences.
The parkrun committee successfully secured a $5000 funding grant from the Strathbogie Shire Council, auspiced by Avenel Active, covering parkrun Australia’s license and equipment expenses.
GoNagambie contributed $2500 for a defibrillator machine and first aid equipment.
Strathbogie Shire Administrator Peter Stephenson said parkrun provides multiple benefits, not just to those who participate either running or walking the course but economically to the region with visitors spending time at our local businesses.
“We all know the benefits of physical activity and parkrun provides this wonderful social connection and we are pleased to see our foreshore walk being activated in this way,” he said.
“The completion of this structure last October has been a great community and council partnership.”
Parkrun event director Julie Dobbie was thrilled with the course and the turnout for the inaugural run, highlighting the completion of the foreshore walk as a pivotal moment giving the organising committee the route for parkrun.
“We are thrilled with the course and the success of our first Saturday morning parkrun,” she said.
“It was great to welcome runners from as far away as Inver-
loch and Point Cook, alongside enthusiastic locals and regular visitors.”
Ms Dobbie emphasised the inclusive nature of parkrun, with participants encouraged to run or walk at their own pace, with no time limit and no last place.
of the free membership, everyone is welcome to join us at 8am on Saturday mornings at Buckley Park,” Ms Dobbie said. With the addition of Nagambie Lake parkrun, Strathbogie Shire now hosts two regular parkrun events, with Euroa’s parkrun having commenced in May 2018 at Seven Creeks Park Euroa. Some
“The ethos of parkrun is to foster a positive, welcoming environment,” she said.
“The views across the lake and from the new walkway are fantastic, adding to the experience for participants, supporters, and volunteers.”
The event also celebrated a milestone as one participant completed his 400th run, highlighting the enduring appeal of parkrun.
“Once you’ve taken advantage
TOM Clarke, author of “Shoulda Been Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of Triple J’s Hottest 100”, is on his way to the Violet Town Library on Friday, May 24 at 3pm.
Every year since 1993, Australia’s national youth broadcaster triple j has held an annual countdown of the 100 favourite songs of the year, as voted by the public. It has become so much more than music.
It’s beaches, barbeques, and bonfires.
It’s joy and despair, drama and debate, friendship and community.
This book is a fun retrospective and an insightful, light-hearted and deeply respectful celebration of the colourful history of the Australia’s musical democracy. Taking account of the thirty annual countdowns, the book traces the social, musical and cultural impacts of the Hottest 100 over the decades. This is the definitive account of the Hottest 100, a chronicle and a love letter – it’s the complete picture from Augie March to Ziggy Alberts, Amazing to Zombie.
Mr Clarke is a comedian
and writer, fresh off a run of comedy shows at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He can usually be found shouting about the superiority of instant coffee, thinking too hard about pop culture, and splashing inelegantly in the ocean.
If you would like to meet Tom, to hear about his experience both writing his book and discuss 30 years of triple j’s Hottest 100 then join us at the Violet Town Library on Friday.
To book you can call Goulburn Valley Libraries
on 1300 374 765 or email violettown@gvlibraries. com.au to let us know you will be attending. You can also book online at https://www.gvlibraries. com.au/events. Copies of his book will be available to buy at the event.
THE AUTHOR: Tom Clarke is a comedian and writer, fresh off a run of comedy shows at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
CELEBRATING National
Volunteer Week at Euroa Health is a time for not only staff to say thank you but for residents and patients to recognise the volunteers play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of care and services provided at Euroa Health, and their dedication and commitment which is truly valued.
Volunteers have been patient and understanding throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and we are now seeing a resurgence of existing and new volunteers wanting to share their skill and donate their time.
Whether it be through providing companionship, participating in activities, or assisting with fundraising efforts or at the Bowerbird Op Shop, volunteers make a significant impact at Euroa Health.
Euroa Health CEO Melissa Seymour said: “To all the volunteers at Euroa Health, thank you for your invaluable contributions and for making a difference in the lives of others.”
“Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated, not only during National Volunteer Week but every day of
the year,” she said.
“Above all our staff and volunteers have a way of learning something from each other, but we just love to know that our volunteers have a happy day with us.”
National Volunteer Week 2024 year’s theme “Something for Everyone” is an invitation to explore the rich diversity of opportunities available through volunteering.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Euroa Health, there are a wide range of opportunities available to suit different interests and skill sets.
Whether you have a passion for gardening, enjoy working with people, or have a talent for arts and crafts, there is something for everyone at Euroa Health and you are invited to contact Catie Hill, on (03) 5795 0200
Maintaining your independence is important to you. Yet some things aren’t so easy to manage anymore.
Whether you need assistance with the basics, like household chores or getting out and about, or require a higher level of care and support through a Home Care Package, Uniting AgeWell’s friendly and experienced local team can help. We provide services across the south and north east Hume region. Contact us today for more
on how we can support you to live well with choice and peace of mind at home.
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THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.
PERSONALS: Birthday greetings this week to Anna Hart, Keeley Woosnam, Danielle Auld, Dot Cameron, Lyn Tanner, Ronda Richards, Robyn Smith, Sandra Louis, Steven Bruce, Deane Page, Zara Canobie, Ellen Kemp, Robert Sidebottom, Alexandra and Brendan Whitford.
Sympathy goes to the family and friends, clergy colleagues, and parish folk of St Malachy’s Catholic Church and Nagambie, Avenel and Euroa folk for Monsignor Frank Hickey who passed away on Ascension Day.
THINKING OF MOTHERS: I know Mother’s Day has passed but at our Kelvin Grove Mother’s day tea on May 14 I spoke about mothers being the salt of the earth.
It is never too late to say thanks to them all.
Mother’s Day is time to remember the love of our mothers: for their care and concern; for the joys they have shared with us; for the pains they have borne for us; for the hope that they have instilled in us.
We should be thankful for all that they have given us, or still give us.
It is also time to give thanks for the qualities of mothers, their patience, kindness, persistence, concern and understanding.
For some, they may have never known their mothers, but hopefully have been good mothers to their own children.
There are those mothers who adopted out their children and adopted mothers who cared for their adopted children.
Then there are mums like mine who have passed away.
Those who could not love and raise their children, and we think also of stepmothers.
And young mums like my daughter who is bringing up her girls as a single mum like many of our younger mums.
Let us remember all of these mums, not just on one day of the year.
NAGAMBIE MECHANICS INSTITUTE
TRIVIA NIGHT: The 2024 fundraiser for the hall’s ongoing renovations is to be held this week on Saturday, May 25, at the Nagambie Mechanics Institute.
Book your table for eight now. Or if only one or two of you, a table could be made up of individuals on the night.
If you would like to contribute, be a sponsor, donate some gifts for the silent auction, contact Cathy Lawrence on the trivia night organising committee on 0477 685 761 or gythac@icloud.com or Jacky on 0459 545 486.
You are asked to once again support this great cause for our community hall.
SOCCER CLUB’S BACK TO THE 80s: The Soccer Club will present a “Back to the 80s” party on June 8 at the Nagambie Mechanics Hall from 7pm.
They would like patrons to dress up in the theme for the night and enjoy some trivia, dancing, an auction, live music, share a grazing plate and have some great fun.
Cost: $320 a table, eight to a table.
For details and to book a table, email nagambiesc@outlook.com.
KELVIN GROVE VILLAGE NEWS: Thanks to all who supported the Mother’s Day “Morning Melodies” on May 14 and to Noel Pearson for his great entertainment.
The Village Christmas in June afternoon will be on Sunday, June 23 from 2-4pm in the Village hall.
Entertainer will be John Smith.
Residents are asked to invite guests to enjoy some Christmas novelty games, music, and fine food and fellowship.
For details, contact Di Grant on 5794 1720.
NAGAMBIE’S sports enthusiasts and those with an interest in all sports are in for a treat with the upcoming “Come and Try” event, sporting equipment exchange and celebration of the turning-on of the new $530,600 light towers at the Nagambie Recreation Reserve on Tuesday, June 4.
Planned by Strathbogie Shire Council in conjunction with the Nagambie Recreation Reserve committee of management, the event features a range of activities from 4 to 6pm.
Strathbogie Shire Council
Administrator Peter Stephenson said the event offered a chance for everyone to explore the range of sports available in the area
and to experiment with activities they’ve wanted to try.
“The “Come and Try” event will celebrate the unveiling of the new 200 lux LED lights, enhancing visibility and the chance to engage in various sports offerings after dark,” Mr Stephenson said.
“We know the value of sports for physical and mental wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to forge connections with fellow residents.
“This redevelopment complements and supports the objectives outlined in the Nagambie Recreation Reserve Development Plan.
“Council received State
Government funding for the Nagambie Recreation Reserve’s Lighting Project under the 2022 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund and we were pleased to work in partnership with the Recreation Reserve committee of management,” Mr Stephenson added.
President of the committee of management Jill Branagan said she is excited to expand sporting opportunities not previously available after dusk.
“The addition of lighting around the oval and at the revamped netball courts extends playing and training hours for sports using these facilities.
“Through collaboration with
the council and our diverse sporting groups, we’ve been able to better meet the community’s requirements for safety and compliant sporting infrastructure in our growing region,” Ms Branagan added.
In addition to the sports festivities, there will be a Sports Gear Exchange program aimed at easing the financial burden on families.
This initiative allows children and families to swap or donate outgrown or unused sports gear. Donations of unused clothing and equipment are welcomed and can be dropped off at the Nagambie Visitor Information Centre.
Elegant 1950s tea party items provoke memories of bygone eras
By DIANE GRANTNAGAMBIE’S Kelvin Grove
Village residents hosted a Mother’s Day themed Morning Melodies tea dance on Tuesday, May 14 for residents and guests.
The scent of autumn roses and chrysanthemums, in vases placed on the tea tables, filled the hall.
Thanks to those who provided the beautiful flowers for the special Mother’s Day occasion.
To showcase some 1950s and 2020s tea party items, and to bring back memories of bygone eras, elegant strands of jewelry, china cups, saucers and plate sets, tea pots, and a variety of silverware, were displayed on one end of the pool table, with modern coffee cups, tea bags and instant coffee on the other end.
Thanks to those who displayed their treasures.
Just over 40 attended the successful social gathering led by local well-known entertainer singer Noel Pearson.
The residents and visitors were welcomed by Margaret Marks and presented with a Mother’s Day flower to pin on their lapels.
Clara Lynch and Maureen Fowler from Nagambie Healthcare Lakeview Lodge brought along some of the hostel residents, who really enjoyed their morning out with Village folk and other guests.
Thanks to the reliable team of Village support folk, the Village hall was attractively laid out with long, gaily decorated dining tables with floral centerpieces and serviettes.
On the day itself, a morning tea table was laden with many delicious treats brought along by residents and guests.
Mr Pearson entertained the crowd with his 1950s-2000s popular music, which allowed guests to sing along with him, and for some members of the Nagambie Senior Citizens line dancing group, to boot scoot some of their dance style sequences.
Spectactors also enjoyed watching the singing and dancing.
A delicious chocolate-coated sponge cake filled with cream and jam, and decorated with chocolate swirls and strawberries iced with “Happy Mother’s Day” writing, took pride of place.
Noel Pearson led the singing of ‘Happy Mother’s Day to You” for all to join in.
The cake was jointly cut by Village resident ladies before the scrumptious morning tea was enjoyed by all.
Some lucky door prizes and a Mother’s Day raffle saw some happy winners take home some nice prizes.
Thanks was extended to Mr Pearson, the line dance group, Village volunteer workers who set up, cleared up, washed and dried dishes, those who donated raffle and lucky door prizes, buttonhole flowers, and to all residents and guests who provided the delicious variety of morning tea delights, and to those who organised the event with me.
All those who attended the morning tea “Morning Melodies” said they would happily join the residents for another social time.
ACROSS
1 Which alloy consists essentially of copper and tin (6)
8 Name a popular soft drink (8)
9 To accumulate in the course of time, is to do what (6)
10 Denver is the capital of which US State (8)
11 Name an emirate on the NW coast of the Persian Gulf (6)
12 To be of sound mind, is to be what (4)
13 Name a much prized timber (5)
16 Name a city in West Yorkshire, England (5)
19 Who was one of the gunfighters involved in the gunfight at the OK Corral, Wyatt ... (4)
21 Which term implies additional ones (6)
22 Which mountain range lies between southern Russia and Georgia (8)
23 What is a cinematic film with a soundtrack (6)
24 Which term indicates “and so forth” (2,6)
25 Name another word for alignment (6) DOWN
2 What is a person who lives apart from society (7)
3 What is salvation achieved by absorption into Brahman (7)
4 When one chooses someone by vote, one does what (6)
5 Name an officer of rank in the Australian Army (7)
6 What is another term for otalgia (7)
7 Which hats are also known as trilbies (7)
13 Name the young of the domestic fowl (7)
14 To be no longer operative, is to be what (7)
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in
15 What are meals also called (7)
17 What is a level of command known as (7)
18 Name a very long Australian river (7)
20 Which articles are sent by mail (6)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.
1 AMULET
(a) The drink of the Hindu gods (b) A charm carried about the person (c) A small container for a hypodermic dose
2 BURSIFORM
(a) Big and sturdy (b) Pouch-shaped (c) Thick and spreading
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Advertising spelling: true (3)
Animal noise (3)
Computer break-downs (7)
Energetic: full of ... (5)
Has a tendency (5)
Imposing residence (7)
Impromptu (2,3)
Senator (abb) (3)
System-On-Chip (3)
Workers’ organisation (5)
AUSTRALIA’S First Families of Wine (AFFW) has called for the government to introduce key initiatives to address critical challenges facing the Australian wine sector.
Initiatives it says were “notably absent” in the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
AFFW is made up of Brown Brothers, Campbells, d’Arenberg, Henschke, Howard Park, Jim Barry Wines, Tahbilk, Taylors, Tyrrell’s Wines and Yalumba.
The group said that a combination of global wine oversupply, high interest rates, rising operational costs due to high inflation, previously imposed Chinese tariffs, environmental challenges, and a market supressed by cost-of-living pressures, both domestically and in critical export markets, have “wreaked havoc” on the industry.
Chester Osborn, chairman of AFFW, and CEO of d’Arenberg in South Australia, said the industry was currently facing a crisis.
“Many winery owners are communicating that this period is the most challenging period they have ever faced,” said Osborn. “Even more challenging than the mid-1980s when the now infamous vine pull scheme was introduced,” Mr Osborn said.
While the AFFW welcomed the recent announcement by the Chinese government that the tariffs have been removed, the group was quick to point
out that while the impact of Chinese tariffs on Australian wine has been widely reported, the problem is much larger.
“The most concerning symptom is an enormous surplus of unsold bulk red wine,” the organisation said.
AFFW also referenced Wine Australia’s figures, which report that red wine stock levels are currently at 2.77 times current annual sales forecast.
“The current surplus is about 10 times the amount of wine sold to China at its precovid peak.
“Furthermore, the market has changed. Wine consumption in China is estimated at about half its pre-covid levels and the absence of Australian imports has seen the void filled by other international winemakers such as South America and South Africa.
“Undercurrent conditions it will take many years to clear the industries red wine surplus.
“China will not solve the problem.
“The solution is far from simple and requires action on both the supply and the demand side of the equation.”
Robert Hill-Smith of Yalumba said he believes some tough calls need to be made.
“This current state of play is not a market cycle waiting for self-correction, it requires permanent restructuring of supply and capacity,” he said.
“To ensure long term sus-
tainability, the sad reality is that inland and other regional red grape producing vineyards need to be removed and the industry needs to be drastically downsized by 25-30 per cent.”
AFFW is calling on the Federal Government to provide assistance in the form of supporting an “environmentally friendly” exit from the industry for grapegrowers that need it.
The group suggests this assistance could take the form of covering the cost of removal and destruction of treated pine posts, dripper tubes and wires.
AFFW suggested that “much of this could have been avoided” if government action had been taken sooner to support the industry in promoting itself internationally.
“The cost of which would be a fraction of what will be lost, but the true cost doesn’t end there,” Mr Osborn said.
“While the value of the assets would be in the billions, vineyards are not commodities.
“The real investment is the time, patience and sheer hard work that goes into developing and maintaining them, that is what the industry stands to lose.”
On the demand side, AFFW said it believes the quality and pedigree of premium Australian wine is still desirable in overseas markets but in the current climate, the costs at-
tached to marketing and promoting internationally are a “very real barrier” for struggling wine producers.
Alistair Purbrick of Tahbilk said immediate support is required.
“While we positively acknowledge the creation of the One Grape & Wine Sector Plan, we urge AGW to now quickly create the short and
medium-term strategic activity plans which are required to ensure positive financial impacts to our industry,” Mr Purbrick said.
AFFW is seeking government support in the form of grants and subsidies in order to restore and develop critical export markets, which it said will go some way towards alleviating the current over supply
and lay an important foundation for future success.
In 2019, the Australian wine industry generated $45.5 billion for the Australian economy. Much of that value is to regional employment and local economies around the nation, contributing 163,790 direct and indirect, full and parttime jobs in the same year.
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AS we landed in Kathmandu, the bustling cityscape served as a stark reminder that we were far from home comforts.
Exploring our new city, we quickly delved into its vibrant atmosphere and exotic foods and tastes.
While some in our group sought out extra gear for the trek and mountaineering ahead.
Amidst the whirlwind of preparations, we found time to perform some light shopping duties and even stumbled upon an outdoor rock-climbing wall, which I didn’t have the nerve to look at the ropes and equipment too closely.
The looming prospect of the ever-famous but daunting 5-hour bus ride to Ramechhap compelled us to retire early, bracing ourselves for the journey ahead.
Boarding the bus at 2am meant we didn’t have to view what was on the edge of those cliffs, embarking on a nerve-wracking odyssey along treacherous mountain roads, where each hairpin turn brought us closer to the edge.
Our driver hailing from Tokyo drift, squealing the small but nimble Toyota HiAce into every corner.
With hearts pounding, stomachs churning, we breathed a collective sigh of relief upon reaching Ramechhap unscathed.
However, our anticipation was soon dampened by the news of flight cancellations due to nearby wildfires.
Forced to spend an unex-
pected night in Ramechhap, my trekking companion Neil and I decided to explore the quaint surroundings, stumbling upon charming riverside villages that offered a glimpse into local life.
The people live such a humble life, and most kids find entertainment playing outside with the most fruitful imaginations.
The following day, our hopes were reignited as we queued up at the Ramechhap airport, clutching our boarding passes with eager anticipation.
After a short wait, we boarded a small twin-propeller plane, squeezing into the compact cabin alongside fellow adventurers.
As the aircraft ascended into the sky, we were treated to panoramic views of the majestic Himalayas, punctuated by occasional turbulence that only added to the thrill of the journey.
Finally, we approached what has been named the world’s most dangerous airport - Lukla.
Lukla is a thrill-seeker paradise; built on a 11.7-degree slope, the 527mtr runway helps planes slow down and upon takeoff assists the planes to gain speed.
After a few exhilarating bumps, we touched down in Lukla, our gateway to the Everest region.
With the firm ground beneath us and the mountains towering above, we were truly immersed at the start of our trekking adventure, capturing the moment with our phones and cameras, we were eager and ready for the next part - The Trek.
THE first round of the 2024 Finnigan four ball has a stacked leaderboard with four pairing sharing a piece of the lead with plus six, the two-week four ball vs par event always brings out the best of the Nagambie playing group with this year’s iteration no different to previous editions.
The course and the weather were very cooperative for the players with fairways and greens presenting in tip top condition and the weather mainly the wind easing for most of the day.
The winners of the day’s four ball sponsored by Dean Brown Carpet Cleaning, went to longtime partners and four ball specialists Bill Leviston and Jeff Lodding with plus six, the popular pair are hoping to continue their form into next week’s second round and take home the club biggest four ball a task that will be difficult with many in the field still in contention.
Runners up also from the plus six group were Gary Bow and Steve Donnison, a pair that look very likely to go on with the job in next week’s second round, the others finishing on plus six were Jeremy Ezard and Ryan Ezard with Alby Seenan and Harold Rayner.
Nearest the pin prizes went to John James with an almighty strike to go close on the long par three eighth, ‘Dastardly’ Des Phelan with pinpoint accuracy on the 13th and ‘the wild thing’ Rhys Shepherd with an amazing strike on the 16th.
A special thanks goes to long time sponsor Dean Brown Carpet Cleaning for his continued support and generosity; next week’s golf will be the second round of the Finnigan four ball with hit off 9 to 9.30am on office duty is B. Cryer and in the bar B. Leviston.
EUROA GOLF CLUB
By RICHARD JOHNSONIAN Sutherland had a very good week on the golf course, having wins in both the Wednesday and Saturday events.
His score of 36 points took out Division two on
Saturday and he teamed up with Charlie Walker for 42 points in the 4-ball event on Wednesday.
Cam Roper’s good form continued, but Laurie McMartin pipped him in the countback for Division one on Saturday on 37 points.
Sam Mills 36 and Phil Squires 33 were the only other Division one players to score more than 30 points.
In Division two Dan Murphy 35 and Mick Anderson 32 were in the ball winners.
Marcus Steers back from injury had his first round for several months.
Phil Squires collected two nearest the pins, Laurie McMartin won the Drive and Pitch on 11th and Ross Wishart collected the 16th while no one was able to claim the fourth or seventh.
The second last round of the Castle Creek Teams Event was played, and the results remain under wraps until the last round and the trophy is decided in next week’s stableford round which is also the first round of the Winter Cup.
Stableford Competition on Wednesday.
NORTH East Bushrangers Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”
Ten NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.
Our Club offers specialist Basketball Clinics, as well as pathways through Senior Big V Competitions.
One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.
Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.
WEDNESDAY, 15 May
was a Four Ball Better Ball (4BBB) Stableford round.
Twelve women, comprising six teams of two players, for the 18 holes of 4BBB.
Four women played nine holes of Stableford.
Although the numbers were a bit low for the midweek round those that participated enjoyed the mild Autumn weather and scores were close.
The 4BBB winners were Annette Smith and Mary Dewis with 41 points.
Runners up were Ros Doxey and Gail Allen on 40 points.
Winner of the 9-hole competition was Olga Hill with 14 points.
Nearest the Pin’s: Eighth, Susan Harding, 12th, Lorraine Ellis and 18th, Susan Harding.
Drive and Pitch: Fifth, Levenia Redfern, 15th, Jenny Thompson.
Saturday 18 May. Stableford with 17 players.
Winner of Division one: Melissa Eddy with 38 points. Winner of Division two:
U14 Boys 1 52 def by Frankston 1 62
(Top Scorers: N. Atukorala 14, C. Keatch 12, C. Hueston 9)
U14 Boys 2 29 def by Wyndham 3 55
(Top Scorers: N. Caccianiga 6, L. Curtis 6, E. Kain 5)
U14 Girls 1 34 def Diamond Valley 2 30
(Top Scorers: A. Damianopoulos 10, E. O’Neill 8, M. Moscrop 6)
U14 Girls 2 31 def Geelong 3 14
(Top Scorers: L. Nedelkovski 12, E. Kennedy 5, M. Tomkins 5)
U16 Boys 1 66 def Knox 3 35
(Top Scorers: C. Clark 17, E. Ockenden 15, A. Hamill 14)
U16 Boys 2 44 def by Ballarat 2 59
(Top Scorers: J. Kelly 18, B. Harvey 6, S, Inch 6)
U16 Boys 3 40 def by Macedon 1 52
(Top Scorers: O. McGahan 10, A. Richardson 10, E. Damon 6)
U16 Girls 1 - Eltham 2 -
U16 Girls 2 33 def Eltham 3 22
(Top Scorers: M. Watson 16, T. Pettie 5, C. Campbell 5)
U18 Boys 34 def by Keilor 6 45
(Top Scorers: J. Vearing 10, A. Button 8, H. Pople 4)
Dee McMartin with 39 points.
Balls down the line went to Freda Edwards on 36 points, Gail Allen on 34 points and Dot Rule on 33 points.
Dot won her ball on a 5-way countback.
Thanks to our Captain Sarah Bullen for working through those scores.
Nearest the Pin’s: Eighth, Jenny Thompson, 12th, Lorraine Ellis, 18th, Dee McMartin.
Drive and Pitch: Fifth, Deb Cox, 15th, Judy McLean.
It’s worth noting that our Women’s Pennant Team finished their season in third place on the ladder.
Well done and many thanks to all those who played, especially Judy McLean as Pennant Captain.
NAGAMBIE LADIES’ GOLF
By KAYRN THOMPSONWE only had seven players for a Stableford round.
The weather was perfect.
The 18-hole winner, 9-hole winner, winner of the Monthly Medal and the Seymour Club Voucher was Moz Fowler with 35 pts.
Nearest to the hole on the
eighth was also Moz.
18-hole balls down the line went to Moz 35pts and Karyn Thompson 32pts. on a Count back from Annette Mills.
9-hole balls down the line went to Moz 18pts. and Jane Bow 16 pts.
RESULTS WEDNESDAY MAY 15.
We only had seven players once again and once again the weather was perfect for golf.
Once again Moz Fowler took the honours for the day.
Moz won the 18-hole competition with 30pts.
Moz also won the 9-hole competition with 14pts.
On a Count back from Monica Hurley and Karyn Thompson.
Nearest to the pin on the third was Monica and on the 16th Annette Mills.
Balls down the line for 18 holes went to Moz 30pts and Irene Keogh 29pts.
9-hole balls down the line went to Moz and Monica both on 14pts.
The winner of the Seymour Club Voucher was Moz Fowler.
It was also the final round
of the Captains Aggregate and the winner was Kylie Carmichael with 64pts.
RESULTS THURSDAY MAY 16.
There were less than 20 players and no nearest to the pin winners. The winner on the day was Glen Evans with plus two.
STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB
By KRISTEN MOOREON a lovely sunny autumn Saturday afternoon May 18, we played stroke and the last round of the Wally Dunn Trophy.
Winner of the ladies Wally Dunn Trophy was Kerry Hewlett; she has won this event for the last four years.
Winner of the Men’s Wally Dunn Trophy was David Kennett.
Winner of the ladies was Kerry Hewlett with 32 points on a countback from Gayle Raftery.
Winner of the Mens was Phil Fry with a great score of 35 points on a countback from Nath McCaulay.
Line balls were won by Nathan Macaulay with a score of 35 points, Gerald Reynolds with a score of 34 points, David Kennett with a score of 34 points and Greg Roberts with a score of 34 points.
Nearest the pin winners are Chris Bennett on the eighth, Phil Fry on the 15th and Allan Rowarth on the 17th. Drive and pitch for the men was won by Peter Smith Drive and pitch for the ladies was won by Kristen Moore.
The Straightest drive was won by Victoria Fry
Next week will be playing par and the last round of the Gary Hewlett Medley and Fran Kearney is on duty.
Thursday May 23 the ladies will be holding the annual Strathbogie Bowl.
Please get your entries into Ria Pearce on 0405100859.
Thank you to everyone that participated in pennant this year.
It was great to see teams represented in both competitions.
The Monday pennant team drew the last game, with Ria and Grant Pearce winning their games and Kristen Moore squaring her game.
KDL NETBALL - VIOLET TOWN
UNDER 11s
AFTER two weeks off the Violet Town girls came out with amazing energy.
The girls adjusted and played super well under some strong coaching.
Some amazing positives coming out of their game, with a strong focus on our passing to be had in their next training session.
Well done girls.
Awards went to Queenie and Lily.
Tallygaroopna 17 defeated Violet Town seven. UNDER 17s
VIOLET Town started well with some strong defensive pressure, coming up with fantastic defensive rebounds and intercepts.
VT continued to put the pressure on Tallygaroopna, working the ball down the court well, getting it into the
shooters where they were converting well.
It was tight all game with neither team being able to gain any momentum, until the final minutes of the game when Tally were able to pick up some intercepts and score quickly pushing the margin out and eventually Violet Town went down by nine goals.
An amazing team effort.
Tallygaroopna 39 defeated Violet Town 30 C RESERVE
THE girls came out firing brining all the positives they took from last week’s game against Merrigum, going goal for goal in the initial minutes of the first quarter. Unfortunately, Mikaela Dunn went down with a calf injury and was out for the rest of the game.
The VT girls were still in reach of Tally in the second
quarter and goals were being converted. Unfortunately, VT ran out of legs near the end of this quarter in the midcourt and struggled to give shooters their opportunities.
In the third quarter VT used the opportunity to try their girls out in different positions and Tally stretched their margin out further.
To the VT girls’ credit, they all kept their heads up and finished the game with their second highest score to date.
A special thanks to Tallygaroopna for such a great and fun game, and good luck to them for the rest of season.
Best Nicole Butterworth and second Sandra Cotchin.
Tallygaroopna 79 defeated VT 28.
C GRADE
IT was a tough day at the
office for Violet Town who were facing strong opposition with a team depleted by winter colds and flus.
Despite this, and the significant loss, there were some great takeaways from the game.
Bianca Robins stepped up from C Reserve and fit in naturally through the mid court, Chloe Townsend came up from under 17s and performed strongly in Centre and Isabella Jones joined from Under 15s and showed great strength in defence.
Another highlight was the best performance to date from the Towners midcourt and shooters, showing their efforts at training are paying off as they had some great passages of play feeding into the ring.
Now for the team to recover and try and bounce back next week against
Longwood.
Awards went to Thalia Ellis who was strong in both goals and defence and Makaila Gilbee who was a key in defence.
Tallygaroopna 60 defeated Violet Town 15
B GRADE
VIOLET Town were set for a tough encounter against Tally, and our opposition did not disappoint.
They are a finely drilled team but hats off to the Towners who played their best game of the year and stayed within reaching distance.
The flow through the midcourt was excellent, our goalers played awesome and our defence, against excellent shooters, played their hardest.
Each week we get better and better, and I know our hard work will start to pay
off soon.
Awards went to Megan Bamford and Katrina Jung.
Tallygaroopna 49 defeated Violet Town 37
A GRADE
THE tipsters had Tally set for a win but the Towners proved them wrong, playing an excellent game to bring home the four points.
Millie Elliston, Kolby Wild and Prue Holmes held the back line together, providing plenty of intercepts and rebounds.
Jacqui Bast and Imogen Law shot beautifully being fed well by Emma Warnock and Jo Wild.
Overall it was an all-round team performance with consistent, precision play.
Well done Towners. A wards went to Millie Elliston and Kolby Wild. Violet Town 48 defeated
Tallygaroopna 32.
WINTER TENNIS
By RHONDA CARPENTEREVERY match was in the balance in the Euroa and District Winter Tennis Competition last Monday week.
Only one or two games separated the teams playing in Euroa, Mansfield and Terip.
In Euroa Marja Wondergem, Sue Vaughan, Gayle Furphy, and Lisa Krepp took a slight edge for Creighton’s Creek against Moglonemby in the opening sets, winning one 8-5 and losing a tiebreak set. Sets were shared throughout the day, scores mirroring each other till the end.
Judy Sands, Marlene Hanrahan, Robyn Johnson, and Lyn Johnston were up to the task, winning the tiebreak set and taking two more 8-4.
When scores were tallied Creighton’s Creek had won the match by merely two games, 3/39 to 3/37.
In Mansfield Delatite played Seven Creeks, and Mansfield met Euroa.
Delatite’s Karyn Fraser, Jo O’Brien, Loretta Armitage, Deb McCormack, and Deb Mims combined well, against the visitors.
Rowena Ellis, Rosie Cameron, Genevieve Calvert, and Jill Hayes were supported by Euroa’s Jenny Tehan who stepped in after an injured player couldn’t continue in the first set.
In her first match of the season Jenny’s experience helped Seven Creek’s to get over the line in a tough contest.
Rowena and Jenny won a tiebreak set against Karyn
and Deb Mims, who were unable to close it out this week.
They are coming.
Seven Creeks won 4/ 41 to 2/29.
Loretta Armitage was player of the day.
Mansfield’s Michelle Pigdon, Peta Kelly, Keira McDonagh, and Sophie Yencken were up for a long battle against Euroa’s Chris Ellis, Faye Mollison, Ruth Nolan, and Julie Harrington in their match.
Sets were split evenly with Mansfield edging out Euroa by one game to win the day 3/ 34 to 3/33.
In Terip Cindy Hayes and Frances Lawrence were up and about in their opener against Wappan’s Anna Speirs and Liza Karras defeating them 8-1.
Phoebe Mcdermid and Jenny Martin were in for a much longer tussle with crosscourt rallies against Wappan’s Jenny Bell and Rhonda Carpenter.
The Terip pair eventually took the even set 8-6 while teammates watched on.
Anna and Jenny combined superbly to win their set 8-5, and both were strong in the third set with partners Rhonda and Liza winning 8-2 and 8-6 respectively.
Wappan had warmed up as the sun shone brilliantly on the Strathbogie plateau.
Scores were tallied and Terip had won the day by two games, 3/ 37, to 3/35 to take top spot on the ladder for the first time this season.
Ladder: Terip 32, Euroa 30, Seven Creeks 30, Benalla 27, Creighton’s Creek 23, Mansfield 22, Wappan 19, Moglonemby 15, Delatite 2.
EJFNC - UNDER 12 FOOTBALL
By CHRIS MACDERMIDEUROA under 12s played on Saturday morning against Mooroopna at their home ground and the morning was very chilly.
With both sides able to fill all positions Euroa came out of the blocks with Isla Moore taking a juggling mark with a water bottle in one hand and the footy in the other.
Euroa kicked 1.6.12 to no score in the first quarter.
The players regrouped with our fill in coach Damien Saxon asking the team to do the basics and keep playing the same way.
The second quarter went much the same way with inaccuracy in front of goals being an issue Euroa 1.5.11 to
Mooroopna zero. At half time the Euroa regrouped and had plenty of contributors Alex Burton, Selby Burke, Charlie Hamill and Jock Macdermid Euroa 5.14 to Mooroopna zero.
The last quarter had more contributors and more scoring shots with the final score Euroa 8.15.63 to Mooroopna zero.
I would like to thank Damien Saxon for coaching on Saturday and also the other parents the helped out on the day.
UNDER 16s
By DAN GODSMARKTHE Euroa under 16s celebrated the return of two pivotal players, Sam Holden and Eithan Saxon, in what was technically Euroa’s first
game of the season after the team was regraded to division two - completing the three grading games.
Holden, who suffered a broken leg in a gruesome accident during the first round of 2023, and Saxon, who sustained a similar injury in the V/Line Cup in October, made remarkable comebacks over the weekend.
From an outsider’s perspective, it was hard to believe that Holden and Saxon were playing their first games back.
Holden provided immense drive from the backline, while Saxon showcased his skills by scoring four well-earned goals.
In the first quarter and during an eight-minute
patch in the second, Broadford gave the local team a tough time.
They effectively cut down space and forced Euroa’s forwards into low-percentage areas.
Broadford capitalised on loosely marked players, scoring several easy goals.
However, Euroa managed to gain the upper hand, thanks to the brilliance of Jack Walters, who was instrumental in several center breaks.
Once Euroa broke through Broadford’s defences, they dominated the game, although Broadford continued to fight hard.
Haimi played his best game yet, creating pressure around the forward-line and
kicking three.
Jake Quinn, thrown into the ruck, provided his onballers with well-timed taps and contested well when the football was at ground level.
Up forward, Archie Wilson, despite taking a few heavy knocks, bobbed up for four well-deserved goals.
His younger brother, Ollie also contributed significantly, maintaining his wing position and serving as a reliable outlet for the midfielders and backline players.
Samuel Mills was elusive on his forward flank, with his big gut-running efforts earning him several goals.
Corey Cooper reflected any back-half entries that Broadford attempted to dissect - Euroa managed to keep
Broadford scoreless in the second half.
The coaches, Owen Robinson, Kevin Bott, and Troy Van Den Berghe will be pleased with the result and the team’s top ladder positioning as they head into a tougher game against Alexandra away.
EUROA 21-17-143 defeated BROADFORD 4-1-25.
Goals: Ethan Saxon (four), Archie Wilson (four), Suhaimi Wolfenden (three), Samuel Mills (two), Oliver Robertson (two), Aaron Van Den Berghe (two), Jack Walters (two) Corey Cooper (one), Addison Godsmark (one).
Best: Addison Godsmark, Jack Walters, Archie Wilson, Samuel Mills, Jake Quinn, Corey Cooper.
IT was only ever a matter of time, but it was a mixture of relief and joy when the Euroa Under 15s SNA side recorded its first win for the season against the Shepparton Saints on Saturday.
After last week’s narrow loss to the classy Mooroopna outfit, the Magpies were confident going into the match.
But bad habits and sloppy play by Euroa meant the Magpies trailed by a goal at the first break.
A disastrous start to the second quarter saw the Saints stretch their lead to five goals just minutes into the quarter.
A couple of key position changes saw Zahara Johns move to GK where she locked down the Saints’ shooter and kept her goalless for the remainder of the quarter.
She worked effectively with new GD Sissy Davey, who fed the ball beautifully to GA Grace McKellar who shot six goals late in the quarter to have her side trailing by one at half-time.
In the third quarter, WA Sophia Williams and Mariah Dunning were ever present as options to the attackers and were used effectively by GS Immy Baker, who had a great quarter to shoot five goals.
Shelby Baker and Heidi Taresch shared WD duties and contributed to the complete shutdown of the Saints attackers who only managed three conversions to Grace McKellar’s five for the final term.
Central to the Magpies’ win was promising passages of play by Willow Timperley at centre, who is growing in confidence each week.
FINAL SCORE - Euroa 25 defeated Saints 22.
Award - Zahara Johns.
13 UNDER PINK
By MELINDA WATSONOUR under 13 team, made up of year six girls, had spent the grading phase in the morning competition and had easily defeated all
their opponents with little effort.
This left the club, their coaches and parents with an unexpected dilemma.
Do we keep the talented team in a competition where they would largely go unchallenged?
It was decided, after much deliberating, in order to develop the players, they needed to move up to the afternoon competition.
It wasn’t an easy decision, but one that was best for the long-term development of each individual.
It was a very nervous start by the girls in their first afternoon game and the game was controlled by the Shepparton Saints team.
There were patches of great play by the magpies, but these didn’t result in points on the board.
The players took a while to adjust to the longer arms, faster play and longer quarters, but their intent on the ball and their willingness to give it their best shot was evident.
A strength of the Magpies is their full court defence and Lylah Hamill was ‘stuck like glue’ to her player.
Leila Thompson, although playing on taller defence, was making it hard for the Saints goalers.
Isla Moore elevated her game to another level and provided a lot of run out of defence.
Issy Gordon was tough all over the court and used her speed to pressure her player.
Ava Gordon was moved into centre as other players tired.
Zara Hill started to move out and provide options, which gave Evie Buchanan more space near the post.
Tully Watson looked lively and provided some linkage through the midcourt.
The last quarter was even between the teams, with glimpses of their potential starting to show.
The young Magpies fought hard and goaled accurately through Zara and Evie.
Even though the score was
one sided, the girls played a better game, worked much harder and showed more skill than they had in the previous games where they won without challenge.
We look forward to watching their development through the rest of the season.
Saints 44 defeated Euroa 13.
Awards – Lylah Hamill and Isla Moore.
13 UNDER BLACK
By GERRI EMBLING
EUROA 13 and under Black played Tatura Lightning for the second time this season in chilly weather conditions.
The first quarter was fairly even with both sides going goal for goal, Euroa slightly in front at the first break.
Minimal changes in the second quarter and the girls settled into some nice netball.
Euroa goalers Ellie Robinson and Lara Saxon working hard to convert every opportunity to a goal.
Our defenders Grace Hill, Asha Embling and Daisy Cameron were as solid as ever keeping Tatura to just two goals in the third.
The Euroa goalers Maisy Wilson and Ellie made use of well-fed balls into the ring from our mid courters Grace Eddy, Lara and Molly Fowler.
A few changes for the final quarter, the girls all adjusted and continued combining beautifully across the court.
Going forward the girls have a few things to work on at training but should be proud of their effort today.
Euroa finishing the game with a win.
Euroa 44 defeated Tatura 20.
Boost Juice Award: Maisy Wilson.
11 UNDER BLACK
By LAUREN BOWMAN
IT was a fast-paced game from the start on a very cold and windy Saturday.
The girls took some time to find their rhythm but eased into the game nicely.
Mackenzie Hamill and Harlow Cummins worked
impressively in goals, taking advantage of every opportunity to give Euroa an early lead while St Luke’s proved to be a competitive side making for an interesting game.
First Qrt - Euroa three to St Luke’s two.
Starting the second quarter Olivia Kelly and Zoe Pretlove combined well in defence taking some solid intercepts and moving the ball to Euroa’s attacking end seamlessly, this allowed Euroa to break ahead just slightly before the half, Skye Cameron proved extremely valuable in centre moving at pace throughout the mid court gaining plenty of possessions for Euroa.
It was a tight tussle up until half time.
Second Qrt - Euroa five to
St Luke’s four.
St Lukes turned the pressure on in the third, but Euroa had settled well into the game and the intensity only made them pick up the pace.
Isla Healey was unreal taking some amazing intercepts and getting involved in some important passages of play while Chloe Harvey-Bredden looked at home in goals stretching Euroa’s lead to sit very comfortably moving into the last quarter.
All girls were really striving and fighting for everything, providing an entertaining show for the many who came to watch.
Third Qrt - Euroa nine to St Luke’s four.
Harper Timperley was having an amazing game, never far from her oppo-
nent but also attacking every loose ball on the court with determination to win Euroa some handy turnovers.
Lilly Cakebread took advantage of her height in goals adding some impressive rebounds into the mix which gave St Luke’s a challenging quarter in defence,
The quality of netball week on week for these little magpies has been a delight to watch, it’s amazing to see their improvement, team work and the happiness they get from gaining a few wins under their belt - this week was no exception, adding another win to their total.
Well done girls - great game.
Euroa 14 defeated St Luke’s eight.
Award - Harper Timperley.
A VERY cold wind was blowing at Rochester’s Moon Oval last weekend to greet the senior football team as they looked to take home the four points in the last game before the Interleague bye next weekend.
Euroa Captain Jacob Gleeson won the toss and kicked with this stiff breeze as the Pies piled on four goals for the quarter to Rochester’s two to have a handy buffer at the break.
Ruckman Andrew Smith was giving the likes of interleague squad members Max Gleeson (midfield) and Jett Trotter (forward) plenty of opportunity to show their wares with selectors looking on throughout the afternoon.
Coach Pendlebury was playing a wonderful game with his foot-passing a real highlight for the Magpie faithful who travelled across for the match.
Will Hayes was racking up possessions with his ability to hit the scoreboard throughout the afternoon a boost for the Pies who again struggled with accuracy in front of goals – ultimately costing them a shot at winning a close match.
Rochester booted four goals to Euroa’s none in the second quarter – meaning the Euroa backline were under the pump for the better part of 30 minutes.
Jack McKernan was standing up well to their relentless pressure – ably assisted by Nate Trotter and the Garside twins Dan and Tom.
The tables turned in the third quarter as Euroa booted four goals (seven behinds) to Rochester’s solitary goal.
This meant the Pies held a 13-point advantage with one quarter to go - was it going to be enough?
In a very tight tussle throughout this last quarter, Euroa defended well – the relentlessness of the Rochester attack eventually broke through for some scoreboard pressure as the home team kicked three goals.
Unfortunately, the Pies did not manage to score a major in this quarter, meaning the final margin of one straight kick was a bitter pill to swallow on the long trip home.
As mentioned, the interleague bye is this coming weekend with players Max Gleeson and Jett Trotter (at the time of writing) still in the squad for the clash against the Ovens Murray league in Shepparton.
Under 18 players Will Creevey, Ryan Hill and
Mitchell Walters are in the under 18 squad and looking to get a game next weekend as well – the club wishes them the very best in being selected for the final team and if so, for the match ahead.
EUROA 8-16-64 defeated by ROCHESTER 10-10-70.
Best players: Andrew Smith, Max Gleeson, Jack McKernan, Ryan Pendlebury, Will Hayes
Goal kickers: Silver Yousif (three), Will Hayes (two), Max Gleeson (one), Zac Gleeson (one), Nate Trotter (one) RESERVES FOOTBALL
By MITCH PENMANEUROA’s reserves travelled over to Rochester to take on an inform Rochester Tigers outfit.
Euroa lost the toss forcing them to have to kick into a very strong wind to start the game.
As expected, it was a hot start with both teams battling hard from contest to contest.
Brad Gleeson was able to provide our midfielders with first use out of stoppages with some nice ruck craft.
Caden Robinson continued his good form with a great goal in traffic to get Euroa’s first and only goal in the opening term.
The second quarter was much the same as the first with Euroa having plenty of the ball in their forward half but were unable to reward their good work with goals, kicking just three points for the quarter giving Rochy an 11-point lead heading into half time.
In the third term Rochester were able to make the most of the wind kicking three goals to Euroa’s one - which mainly came from the Magpies poor ball use and turnovers.
The last quarter saw Linc McKernan drift forward to provide another option in attack.
Euroa put in a fantastic effort however Rochester was able to make the most of their inside 50s against an undermanned defence with both sides kicking three goals apiece in the final term - Rochester winning by 25 points.
This week we have the bye followed by a huge game at home against the Mansfield Eagles where our 2014 reserves will celebrate their 10-year reunion.
EUROA 5-7-37 defeated by ROCHESTER 9-8-62.
Goal kickers: Robbie Wilson (two), Caden Robinson (one), Jye Bjorksten (one), Keily Jager (one).
Best Players: Brad Gleeson, Keily Jager, Craig Bamford, Ned Ivill, Linc McKernan.
IT was an early start for the long drive to Rochester, particularly for the Alexandra boys.
Upon arriving we found the ground to be in great condition with a stiff southerly breeze blowing down the ground.
Kicking with the wind Baxter quickly got the first inside 50 to Kasuma.
It was a sign of things to come with great repeat entries but unfortunately resulting in four behinds.
Rochester finally got it forward and kicked a goal to undo all the good early work.
However, with Will, Walter and Ryan dominating in the centre we were able score a goal through Callan to send us to a three-point lead at quarter time.
The second quarter started with a great bit of forward craft by Dublin to hit up Ryan, who snapped on the left foot for a great goal.
Despite kicking into the breeze, the defence lead by Bailey, Max and Noah were superb in rebounding Rochester’s forward forays.
A fine passage of play from defence into attack resulted in a good mark and goal to Kusuma.
This was followed by a free to Kusuma in the square and another goal after a Rochester player was pinged for dissent.
Continued pressure in the forward line resulted in a mark and goal to Walter.
With a great quarter into the wind Euroa’s lead was four goals at half time.
Continued pressure around the ground was fantastic however Euroa struggled to capitalise early on.
Finally, after a down field free to Ryan, Will was able to goal.
Minutes later Will kicked another goal with the boys
were using the ball well with the wind.
Max and Nathan continued to eclipse their forward opponents and were rock solid in defence.
However, a 50m penalty to Rochester allowed them to kick a goal on the siren.
Despite this, Euroa went into the last quarter with at 32-point lead.
Rochester, kicking with the wind, threw everything at Euroa early in the last and kicked a goal early.
The defence and around the ground pressure was first rate and held up the opposition continually.
When the final siren sounded Euroa ran out winners by 27-point in what was the best game the boys have played all season.
EUROA 7-12-54 defeated ROCHESTER 4-3-27.
Goal kickers: Will Creevey (two), Kusuma Wolfenden (two), Callan Howell (one), Walter Jackson (one), Ryan Hill (one).
Best players: Will Creevey, Mitchell Walters, Ryan Hill, Noah Campbell, Bailey Allen.
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EFNC - A GRADE
ROCHESTER vs EUROA
By DEBBIE HOAREIT was a long trip to Rochester but despite Euroa’s chances to be top of the ladder it was the Tigers who found their goalers early, with their defenders putting plenty of pressure on Maggies’ goal end.
Euroa were slow to get their game going but Kellie Davidson and Sophie Owen were applying defensive pressure through the midcourt and were integral in the lead at quarter time with Rochester seven and Euroa 14.
A strong start to the second quarter and Mia Sudomirski and Bree Poole were combining well in the goal circle, Eliza Hoare and Kellie showing patience to get the precision pass into the goal circle.
Euroa were only able to extend their lead by three by quarters’ end, Rochester 17 to Euroa 27.
In the third quarter Rochester continued to apply constant pressure on every ball and with their goalers rewarding them for their efforts, the Magpies were finding it difficult to get their fast-flowing game.
They continued to work hard and capitalise on every opportunity and further extend their lead by the final break. Rochester 27 to Euroa 43. In the final quarter Euroa’s defence end seemed to get the edge and Tylah Marchbank getting hands to ball to create a couple of important turnovers appeared to give the team the lift they needed.
A strong finish with a 19goal win and joining B Grade to be top of the ladder.
ROCHESTER 35 defeated by EUROA 54.
Best Players: Kellie Davidson, Sophie Owen, Eliza Hoare.
B GRADE
By SALLY REDFERN
IT was the first bitter, taste of winter at Rochester on Saturday when Euroa did battle with the Tigers.
On a deceptively sunny day that had everyone scrambling for their coats, and moaning about not wearing enough layers, Euroa continued their run of good form, ending up comfortable winners by 22 goals.
From the very first centre pass there was a high level of physicality all over the court, pushing, shoving,
bumping and tight defending from two teams desperate to wrest control.
Euroa’s defensive unit compromising of Grace Warnock, Kelly Hill and Brodie West were in scintillating form, making Rochester’s goalers dig deep for every possession.
The Magpies rebounded and tapped with precision, turning the ball over with regular monotony.
It was textbook defence, and the Magpies made it look so easy.
Grace Warnock, in particular, is having a simply stellar season, and should be catching the umpires’ eyes for votes nearly every week.
It would be worth a sneaky side bet to back her into poll very well in the League Best and Fairest if this form continues.
She is unstoppable and is becoming an opposition’s nightmare every week.
Millie Watson and Bree Sudomirski were the pace setters on the court, their delivery of the ball into the Magpie attack precise, quick and frequently inspired.
Their drive and positioning made the movement of the ball from one end to the other look flawless.
It was a tricky day for goalers on Saturday with swirling wind playing havoc with the flight of the ball.
This was the case for all goalers in all grades, however Euroa’s dynamic duo of Sarah Ternes and Molly Redfern seemed to make the best of a bad climatic situation, working hard to find better positions in the ring to optimise their shooting accuracy, despite very close attention from the Tiger defenders.
Euroa’s B Grade team now go into the Interleague Bye weekend undefeated, an achievement of which to be proud, but not complacent.
A week off to rest weary bones, allow bruises to heal and soak sore feet before they begin what will be a very interesting month of netball when they meet up with the other big contenders of the competition.
ROCHESTER 22 defeated by EUROA 44.
Best players: Grace Warnock, Brodie West, Bree Sudomirski.
UNDER 17
By KELLY HILLWITH literally half of their regular players missing due to Deb Ball commitments, the young U17 charges were
up against it before the first whistle blew on Saturday.
Despite this, stepping in to fill the vacancies were Mimi Ford, Macey Watson and Lily Asquith who all accounted for themselves very astutely up in the higher grade, after each running out a full game in the U15s earlier in the day.
Rochester got off to a flying start, which then proved difficult for our girls to pull back, despite the best efforts and some very solid defence from Oakley Paul and Scarlett Trotter down back.
Through the middle, Marnie Salter was working tirelessly to transition the ball and give our goalers every possibility to hit the scoreboard, which they generally did once the ball found its way into the ring.
It was these young ladies that rounded out the best players.
Rochester ended up taking the victory 62-26, however with a full roster of players, the scoreline may have been very different.
Congratulations to the girls who did their Deb - we know it’s a very special night and hope it was everything you dreamed it would be.
Rochester 62 defeated Euroa 26.
Best players: Oakley Paul, Scarlett Trotter, Marnie Salter.
