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Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

Disappointed but optimistic: Binks

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks has spoken about the appointment of a second municipal monitor to the council, saying she is disappointed, but optimistic improvements will come as a result.

The appointment of Peter Stephenson was announced by the State Government on Tuesday, May 15, less than a year after municipal monitor Janet Dore ended her term at the council.

In a letter addressed to Mayor Binks on the same day, Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne wrote she had “serious concerns with ongoing conduct and governance issues at the council”.

“This is despite the council having had the benefit of an experienced municipal monitor for 12 months at a cost to the ratepayers of Strathbogie,” Ms Horne wrote.

Cr Binks told The Euroa Gazette she shares Ms Horne’s concerns.

“I share the minister’s concerns about conduct and governance, and that those two issues are at risk of impacting the function of the shire council,” she said.

Minister Horne’s letter also refers to

BY DARREN CHAITMAN dchaitman@ nemedia.com.au

communications with Cr Binks earlier in the year.

“I asked the council to provide me with advice by February 28, 2023 about what actions it would take to address the ongoing issues identified by the former municipal monitor, Janet Dore,” the minister wrote.

“You note that while the council informally agreed to actions in response to the monitor’s report, you withdrew your notice of motion for the council to formally accept these actions because you considered it ‘disingenuous’ for the council to be voting on it ‘in light of recent matters regarding conduct of councillors’.

“It is therefore unclear if the council is implementing the necessary action in response to the issues identified by the monitor.

“Further, serious concerns about governance and conduct have been raised with me by councillors, council staff and members of the council’s audit and risk committee.

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CALEB NEEDS YOUR HELP: Two-year-old Caleb, pictured with his big sister Ella, has cerebral palsy and an epic fundraising event on Sunday named Caleb’s Family Fun Day will raise funds for his family to buy a disability-friendly vehicle. Full story on page 3.

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Mayor shares thoughts on council, monitor

■ From page 1 “I am concerned that there are serious risks impacting the functioning of the council and the health and wellbeing of its members.”

Cr Binks confirmed she had spoken to the minister, but said she could not elaborate on what was shared during that conversation.

“I have certainly spoken to the minister, but the reasons and what I spoke to her about are confidential because they do relate to codes of conduct,” she said.

“It is sad that we’re having to get the external help again, but I’m really hopeful Mr Stephenson’s appointment will help us become a functioning, healthy council that can deliver great outcomes for the Strathbogie shire community.”

Cr Binks said despite expressing her concerns earlier in the year to Minister Horne, she did not expect a second municipal monitor would be appointed, as there were other processes at play she expected would continue.

Although Cr Binks could not go into detail regarding the reasons for the new monitor’s appointment, the

letter from Minister Horne noted the issues identified by past monitor Janet Dore were ongoing.

The final report authored in September 2022 by Ms Dore regarding her term at Strathbogie Shire Council identified several issues.

“It was clear that many councillors were focussed on their ward, not the whole municipality, and on their representative, rather than governance role,” Ms Dore wrote.

“The community pressure on some councillors has reinforced a focus on their ward rather than considering the interests of the whole municipality above localised ward-based concerns.”

Cr Binks used an example of playgrounds to explain the distinction made by Ms Dore between governing for the whole municipality rather than specific wards.

“Ensuring we have current, safe, updated, fun playgrounds is really important, but rather than focusing on a particular playground in a particular estate, we’re looking at an open space and playground strategy,” she said.

“That’s considering, how do we go about creating new playgrounds, maintaining the ones we already have, looking for funding and opportunities for specific types of playgrounds - so, how do we focus on playgrounds for the whole municipality instead of a particular playground in a particular township.”

Ms Dore’s final report also referred to inappropriate interactions between councillors and council officers, including “a continuing tendency for councillors to delve into operational business within the CEO accountabilities”.

All details regarding specific incidents and individuals were redacted from the publicly available report.

Speaking on a Victorian Local Governance Association podcast last week, local government legal advisor Tony Raunic called the appointment of a second monitor “a bit ominous”.

“The next step is administrators or something, so I imagine everyone at Strathbogie is treating this extremely seriously,” Mr Raunic said.

New monitor sits in the wings at first council meeting

By DARREN CHAITMAN

IT was impossible to ignore the presence of new municipal monitor Peter Stephenson (pictured) at last week’s ordinary council meeting, who was appointed earlier in the day and sat at the edge of the room behind councillors.

As a matter of urgent business, councillors moved a motion to note the appointment of Mr Stephenson.

Cr Chris Raeburn expressed his disappointment at the appointment of a second municipal monitor.

“It’s strange to be sitting here again as a councillor having another municipal monitor coming into our

room,” Cr Raeburn said.

“I, as mayor, back in 2021, asked the minister of the day to appoint a municipal monitor, which was Janet Dore, who I actually worked very well and closely with to try improve the governance and understanding of what the role of councillors is.

“I believed at the time things were going positive.

“But it’s sad to see to this moment that we’ve had to reinduce another municipal

monitor into our room.”

Deputy Mayor Paul Murray said he was looking forward to working with the new municipal monitor.

“I’d like to look on it as a positive step again to continue the improvement of the functioning of this council, and hope that we see some improvements and operating more effectively and efficiently for our ratepayers,” Cr Murray said.

The agenda noted the monitor will work two to three days per week from May 15 to August 15 this year.

The payment to the municipal monitor will be in the order of $30,000-$45,000 plus expenses based on $1259 per day.

January 26 no longer the date for shire council

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council will no longer formally support celebrations on January 26 from next year, instead it will move the Australia Day Awards to National Volunteer Week in May.

At last week’s council meeting the agenda noted that in January 2023 council received a formal statement from Taungurung Land and Waters Council regarding January 26 which asked partners of the Taungurung Nation to consider the “actual need to continue celebrating a day a day which would continue to isolate and segregate the Taungurung people on their own Country”.

Six out of seven councillors voted in support of the motion, with only Cr Kirsty Hourigan voting against the motion.

“Australia Day is a day of national pride and unity - it allows us to come together as a nation, celebrating our shared values, achievements and the vibrant diversity that makes us who we are,” Cr Hourigan said.

Cr Hourigan argued moving the awards for volunteers to a different week could mean their contributions would go unnoticed.

Cr Sally Hayes-Burke argued passionately in favour of the motion and referred to the views expressed to council by the Taungurung people.

“I can’t for the life of me see a justification for celebrating a day that causes members of our shire so much pain,” Cr Hayes-Burke said.

She said she believes awarding volunteers on a different day would be more inclusive, as some volunteers in the shire do not wish to be associated with Australia Day on January 26.

Deputy Mayor Paul Murray and Cr David Andrews struck a different tone to Cr Hayes-Burke, saying council was taking a neutral position by not formally supporting Australia Day on January 26.

“I don’t really think it’s our job to tell each of our communities how they should celebrate or commemorate

that particular day, or whether they should celebrate or commemorate, for that matter,” Cr Murray said.

The motion does not prevent individuals or groups within the shire from celebrating Australia Day on January 26.

Cr Chris Raeburn and Cr Reg Dickinson said the correspondence received from Taungurung Land and Waters Council had contributed to changing their views in the time between now and when council voted on a similar motion last year.

Mayor Binks did not speak to the motion during the meeting due to her role as chair, but later issued a statement echoing the remarks made by Cr Hayes-Burke.

“We are a council that supports inclusion and there is a portion of our community whose experiences of January 26 are a reminder of the dispossession and ongoing effects and impacts of colonisation,” Cr Binks said.

“It is simply not okay to turn a blind eye to this pain and suffering.”

BINKS ON NEW MONITOR: Mayor Binks said it was sad the council needed external help again, but she is hopeful the appointment of second municipal monitor Peter Stephenson will lead to improvements.

AT ODDS: At last week’s council meeting, Cr Sally Hayes-Burke (left) argued strongly in favour of a successful motion to withdraw formal support for January 26 activities, while Cr Kirsty Hourigan (right) argued strongly against the motion.

Epic “Family Fun Day” to raise funds for Caleb

BY DARREN CHAITMAN dchaitman@ nemedia.com.au

IF you need proof this is a caring community, look no further than an epic fundraising event that will raise money for single mum Shae Milland to buy a disability-friendly car suitable for her son Caleb, who has cerebral palsy.

The event for the Euroa mum and her two-year-old son is named Caleb’s Family Fun Day and will run from 11am-3pm on Sunday at Longwood Football Netball Club.

It was the idea of Shae’s friend Hannah Capstick, who has organised the day along with another local lady, Hayley Raglus.

Hannah said it started as a relatively small fundraiser but got bigger and bigger as more parts of the community pitched in to help.

Longwood Football Netball Club are helping out and allowing the use of their oval for the event, Euroa and Longwood CFAs are bringing fire-trucks for kids to explore, a kids’ entertainer is donating his time, a coffee van will donate part of their profits from the day, and many local businesses have donated items for a raffle and silent auction.

There will also be a barbecue, scones, a bar, live music and kids’ activities including facepainting.

“People just sort of kept going, ‘Well, I can do this or I can do that’,” Hannah said.

Hannah’s friend Hayley also worked hard to help organise the event even though she did not know Shae previously.

Shae said she feels “really emotional” about the efforts and generosity of her friends and the community.

“It’s not something that I would ever have imagined would be thrown for my family,” she said.

At 13 months old, Caleb was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, caused by genetic brain malformations.

Caleb cannot walk, sit up by himself or crawl properly, so

Shae needs to carry him or position him upright to sit.

He requires large equipment like a standing frame, walking frame and a specialised stroller, which Shae is waiting to receive through the NDIS.

To carry this equipment Shae will need a much larger vehicle than the Holden sedan she now owns.

Due to issues with swallowing and aspirating fluids, Caleb is also on a soft diet and must drink water of a certain consistency so it does not aspirate into his lungs.

He takes medication three times a day and has a global development delay, meaning his cognitive development is slower than other kids.

Shae made the decision to stop working last year so she could care for Caleb and take him to the many appointments he requires with paediatricians, neurologists, geneticists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists and others.

But despite everything, Shae says Caleb is “such a happy kid”.

“When you meet him, you’ll just see that he’s all smiles,” she said.

“He honestly brings joy to every single person that meets him.

“And he’s got this infectious smile - he’s always smiling, like even through the multiple blood tests, MRIs, x-rays, ultrasounds, everything he’s been through.

“He’s very resilient as wellhe’s been through a lot in his short life, but he’s very determined and he’s just pushing through all the barriers to get to where he wants to be.

“He wants to be walking, he wants to be crawling, sitting, doing all the things that other twoyear-olds do.

“He’ll get there, it’s just all about early intervention.

“He’s a high needs child, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

At this point in the interview, Shae wakes Caleb up early from his nap so he can participate in

a family photoshoot.

It becomes apparent Shae was not exaggerating - Caleb really is all smiles and it is difficult not to smile back.

He is determined, too - when Shae leaves the room briefly to get her daughter Ella, he tries to find his mum by pulling himself along the floor with his arms, even though he cannot crawl.

When Shae takes the two kids into the driveway for the photoshoot it feels like a major expedition, making it clear how much work must go into caring for them.

But all the while Shae beams with pride for her kids - that must be where Caleb gets it from.

To book your tickets for Caleb’s Family Fun Day, go to https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1059096.

To donate money towards Shae buying a disability-friendly car for her family, go to https:// www.gofundme.com/f/helpour-family-get-disability-friendly-car.

Rainfall (Euroa Township)

There was a total of 4.6mm of rain recorded at Euroa last week including on 0.2mm on May 20, 4.2mm on May 21, and 0.2mm on May 22.

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LOVING SISTER: Shae said Ella (right) is an amazing big sister to Caleb (left).

Community Information

Have your say: Euroa Local Emergency Action Plan

The Euroa Local Emergency Action Plan (LEAP) Steering Group will host its first community meeting on Wednesday May 24, 2023. As part of the LEAPing into Resilience Project, the Euroa community meeting comes after the same process is taking place in Avenel and Violet Town. We’re encouraging Euroa residents to attend the meeting and provide their input on emergency preparedness in the township. The meeting with be held on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Euroa Memorial Oval Function Rooms.

LEAPing into Resilience is a threeyear project funded by the Federal Government in collaboration with Mansfield and Murrindindi Shire Councils.

Have your say: Awesome playgrounds and open spaces

We’re calling on our community to inspire us with their ideas!

Council is now working on a Playground and Open Space Strategy and we want to know what you think makes a playground awesome? Have you seen a playground you love? Share it with us and tell us what you love about it?

The strategy will provide strategic direction on the future provision and upgrade of playgrounds and open spaces across Strathbogie Shire over the next 10 years.

The strategy’s scope is limited to all public, freely accessible open spaces including recreation reserves, passive open space/natural reserve, wetlands, community use space, green spaces, lookouts/attractions, trails and walks and playgrounds that are open for public uses in the Council-owned lands.

Feedback period on this stage of the community engagements closes at 5pm, June 15, 2023. Following this the draft strategy will be released for further community input. To share your ideas scan the QR code or go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Have your say: Pitch My Project and Draft Budget

It’s time to have your say on your favourite community projects!

Council has released its Draft 2023/24 Budget to public consultation and is now calling on the community to have its say on its favourite projects in the Pitch My Project initiative. This is the third year Council has run Pitch My Project – which aims to make sure Council is funding the projects and initiatives that matter to the community. Head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.

au to share your views on your favourite projects or visit a survey station in Avenel, Euroa, Strathbogie, Ruffy, Nagambie, Violet Town, Longwood, and Graytown. For more information scan the QR code, or go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Have your say: Avenel 2030

Council is now working to update the Avenel 2030 strategy to ensure it meets the needs of the growing community.

While the existing Avenel 2030 is a great document, the strategy requires

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updating to better direct the residential development Avenel is experiencing.

We want to hear from residents on important matters affecting their future in Avenel including the direction of residential growth while protecting the township’s unique historical character.

To learn more and have your say scan the QR code or go to www. share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Artists encouraged to apply for ARTBOX

We’re calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators, arts groups and organisations to take part in ARTBOX. The exciting new arts space will launch this July with a series of rotating exhibitions, expected to last about four-five weeks each, in various locations throughout the Shire. The aim of the travelling exhibition space is to promote professional and emerging artists and makers, providing opportunities for regional and remote communities in the Shire to create, experience and engage with arts and culture.

To express your interest, visit www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture and fill out the ARTBOX EOI application form. Promote your event, business or community group on our website

Did you know you can promote an upcoming event on our website? Or add your business or group to our community directory? It’s as easy as visiting the Council website and filling in our forms! Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and click on the shortcut titled ‘Find a Business Club or Group’ to register for our directory or visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov. au/strath-forms/promote-your-event/ to register your upcoming event.

Work with us

We’re looking for talented people to join our team:

Works Supervisor – Euroa. Full Time, ongoing. Band 5 + Industry allowance

- $68,270 annually + 10.5% super.

Applications close 9am, 29 May 2023

Team Member – Operations. Full Time, 6 month contract. Band 3 + Industry allowance - $59,673 annually + 10.5% super.

Applications close 9am, 29 May 2023

Communications & Engagement Adviser – Flood Recovery. Part Time 16 hour per week, 6 month contract. Band 6 - $39.93 per hour + 10.5% super.

Applications close 9am, 5 June 2023. Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply.

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

Tenders

The following tenders are now open at Strathbogie

Shire Council:

Detailed Design of Nagambie Streetscape (contract number 22/23-82). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Euroa Streetscape Stage 2 Construction (contract number 22/23-81).

Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

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

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SUSTAINABLE TOWN: Pictured is the Euroa Arboretum during a visit from Sustainability Victoria in February.

Euroa wins four Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards

EUROA has won four of Australia’s 2023 Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

On Monday it was announced Euroa was awarded winner of the “Resource Recovery and Waste Management, Environmental Sustainability - Energy”, “Environmental Sustainability - Natural Environment Management” and “Environmental Sustainability - Natural Environment Management” categories.

Euroa was joint winner with Gascoyne Junction, WA in the “Environmental Communication and Engagement” category.

The Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards judging panel commended Euroa on its range of sustainability initiatives and community collaboration.

“Recycling and waste avoidance education community events have built a community of confident recyclers ready to share their knowledge,” the panel said.

“Euroa’s microgrid initiative has succeeded because the proposal was localised to Euroa and managed for local community benefit.

“It demonstrates how climate action has been well embraced by the Euroa

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community.”

CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful Val Southam commended all the finalists in this year’s awards.

“We are fortunate to be associated with some of the most dedicated and enthusiastic people in the world through the Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards competition, which is largely run by volunteers,” Ms Southam said.

“It is clear from the quality of projects entered in the National Awards Program that communities are passionate, committed, driven, and dedicated to making their communities special in every way.”

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Travel costs raise debate at council

By DARREN CHAITMAN

ONE of the biggest debates at last week’s ordinary council meeting was instigated by a notice of motion that asked council to approve the reimbursement of $2447.26 for Cr Reg Dickinson’s private travel and the purchase of printer cartridges between June 2022 and May 2023.

Mayor Binks cast the deciding vote to deny the reimbursement request along with Cr Raeburn and Cr HayesBurke, while Cr Andrews, Cr Hourigan and Cr Murray voted to approve it.

The reimbursement request was submitted several months late, spanning two financial years, and an agenda attachment listing the expenses included only one receipt, which was for the printer cartridges.

The council’s expenses policy states reimbursement claims must be lodged no later than six weeks from the expense was incurred, and that expenses claimed out of this time will not be reimbursed unless authorised by the CEO and the Director People and Governance.

“Late claims occurring on

a regular basis will not be approved,” the policy reads.

Cr Andrews, Cr Hourigan and Cr Murray argued the request should be approved as Cr Dickinson had never previously submitted a late reimbursement request, and the policy only specifies that late claims on a regular basis will be denied.

Cr Raeburn, who was visibly frustrated by the notice of motion, said he was “absolutely flabbergasted” by the lateness of the reimbursement request.

Cr Hayes-Burke argued strongly to deny the motion and said based on the information available, she could not tell if the expenses were legitimate.

“What’s the point of having an expenses policy if we have notices of motion like this?” she said.

Cr Binks later told The Euroa Gazette she voted to deny the notice of motion as it was “clearly outside the policy”.

“When we’ve had a monitor appointed to monitor good governance at the shire, I couldn’t support a vote that was a demonstration of poor governance,” she said.

Nola Dudley celebrates turning 80

By GAYE WALLACE

A SURPRISE party was held by the Strathbogie choir on Wednesday evening last week for Nola Dudley’s 80th birthday.

Nola’s friend Will wrote a song for her birthday, which the choir sung as she entered the room.

Di Mackrell made a beautiful birthday cake for the occasion.

On Thursday at the Bowerbird op shop with representation from Gran-

iteHill there was a lovely morning tea to celebrate her birthday, which was on that day, May 18.

Nola’s 80th was celebrated again on Sunday, May 23 with 30 volunteers and partners at a friend’s property.

Even though the day was cold, we all sat around a bonfire and enjoyed a BQI topped off with slices and birthday cake.

Nola ran an insurance business in Euroa over many years; she was in-

volved in the lawn tennis club of which she is a life member; she was on the Euroa Health board for many years; the Bowerbird Op Shop which opened in 2008 was Nola’s dream and without her persistence it would never have happened.

The money from BowerBird goes to GraniteHill.

The Hub in Binney Street is another of Nola’s interest, where she loves meeting meeting new people that come to Euroa.

Women of Euroa ran for many years headed by Nola - a meal and speak brought those local and new to town together, where they got to know others.

Some Sunday evenings Nola puts on a film and shared tea for those new to town and also those living alone and friends.

Nola received the OAM in 2016 for her services to the community, which continue through to this day.

OP SHOP LEGEND: Nola Dudley celebrating her 80th birthday with volunteers at the Bowerbird Op Shop on Thursday.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Community have done well with consultation

I WELCOME the confirmation from the Australian Rail Track Corporation that it will progress to the next design phase of the underpass to replace the Anderson Street Bridge in Euroa to allow for the Inland Rail project (Euroa Gazette, May 17).

The Federal Government’s Inland Rail project will involve double-stacked freight trains travelling between Melbourne and Brisbane, making it necessary to replace the bridge.

When the ARTC first started this process, it seemed the only option being considered was a bridge that would be twice as high as the existing one - but our community made it clear this was not acceptable.

The community sent a strong message and worked hard to make sure that message was heard and acted on.

Windfarm will lead to decline in tourism

THE windmill concerns aired by the Ruffy community (Euroa Gazette, May 10) also forgot another problem: tourism.

Who wants to in the future visit the country when it’s filled with treeless housing estates, treeless fields, fields and fields of solar panels, wind turbines killing the birdlife, natural habitats destroyed, and fields of probably toxic renewables landfills.

Sandra Morris, Seymour

Council’s Australia Day intervention is wrong

IS it really true Strathbogie Shire Council has decided that we can no longer celebrate Australia Day?

Questions on school crossings

IN the Gazette on Wednesday, May 10, it was good to see the support for Marc at the St John’s school crossing on Anderson Street, Euroa.

As I read in the Gazette about the students of the state school with their drawings in the Already Read Bookshop, I am wondering about the crossing guard a few meters up at the lights on the Anderson Street corner for the state school - is that crossing guard staying?

If not, are the students at Euroa Primary School supporting that person’s job?

Do people remember when grade students were crossing guards?

Is there any reason why this again can’t happen, when the two crossing supervisors go?

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I am proud to have worked closely with the community of Euroa throughout this process, ensuring the community was at the centre of decisions that would affect them.

I want to congratulate the people of Euroa, who have engaged in this process of consultation right from the beginning.

I am confident they will continue to work with the ARTC constructively and in good faith as we move to the next design phase.

Helen Haines, MP for Indi

Morning Melodies a great idea for bakery

WELL done Mawson’s Bakery for Morning Melodies on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am to 11am.

Gayle Mawson, Jimmy Davidson singing, absolutely fantastic artists, such good local talent.

Glenice Kubeil, Euroa

So, how soon do they decide about Christmas, Boxing Day, Easter and even New Years Day?

These are government gazetted public holidays and not something the shire has any say about.

The shire should get on with the jobs they are supposed to be doing - fix holes in the roads, footpaths and start getting the bowls, croquet, RSL and Third Age clubs repaired after being flooded last October.

I once wrote a letter to the shire; still waiting on a response.

Maybe we need to start doing what is required ourselves - arrange Australia Day ourselves.

Pam Vaughan, Euroa

EDITOR’S NOTE: In answer to your first question, Strathbogie Shire Council has withdrawn from formally supporting Australia Day activities, but are not preventing groups or individuals from holding their own celebrations.

What will the new municipal monitor say about how the shire handled this?

Robyn Neville, Euroa

EDITOR’S NOTE: Yes, the jobs of all crossing supervisors are at risk.

Spaghetti of wires at the council meeting

I WAS amazed by the amount of electronic equipment used to run a public meeting for about 40 people present in this important meeting place.

I witnessed the sight of Cr Sally HayesBurke navigate and “tip-toe through” to engage another electronic gadget on an on-floor exposed power-board, connecting to a questionable “spaghetti” of wires on the meeting floor in the centre of the room.

Public safety - who is the responsible officer?

Unsafe workplace?

Robin Weatherald, Euroa

FERA Australia holds windfarm meetings in Ruffy, Upton Hill

By CATRIONA KING

ABOUT 90 people attended community meetings held by FERA Australia Pty Ltd at Ruffy and Upton Hill on Saturday to voice concerns and hear more about the proposed windfarm and powerline project in the Strathbogie Ranges.

The scope and size of the project, as well as a wide range of community concerns, were discussed at the meetings.

At this stage FERA estimate that there will be 80-100 wind turbines but this number is likely to change.

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FERA stated turbines will have towers 100-150m high with an additional 80m blade heightfor comparison, the Cherry Tree Windfarm turbines are 91m tall with additional 68m blades.

The route of the new high voltage transmission line which will be required to connect the wind turbines to the main Sydney/Melbourne transmission line near Murrindindi is under investigation by FERA.

Audience members raised concerns about the granitic geological landscape and biodiversity in the Strathbogie Ranges, including habitat for a number of vulnerable and endangered species.

There was also a concern about poor consultation with the whole impacted community, estimated to be about 400 landholders.

Many more concerns were raised including visual and noise impacts, impact on firefighting effectiveness due to helicopter no fly zones close to turbines when there is poor visibility, negative impacts on tourism and land values particularly for lifestyle properties, significant disruption during the 18 month to two-year construction phase and community division.

FERA made the following commitments at the meetings.

They will provide a detailed map to the community showing most likely turbine locations, transmission line, underground powerlines between turbines, and new and improved roads by

end of this year.

The report describing a preliminary desktop study of biodiversity in the project area that FERA has received from Biosis (ecological consultants) will be published on Fera’s website within two weeks of the May 20 meeting.

Proposed locations for wind turbines will be altered in response to neighbouring landholder requests to protect their sightlines.

Fera acknowledged that they need to improve their community engagement.

Fera agreed to change the name of the project from Seymour Wind Farm to something

that more accurately reflects its location in the Strathbogie Ranges and the fact that it is a windfarm and powerline project.

I am a member of the Strathbogie Responsible Renewables Community Group (SRRCG) and we are focused on a fact-based, respectful and inclusive process regarding FERA’s windfarm and powerline proposal for the Strathbogie Ranges.

We believe that FERA’s proposed windfarm and powerline project is inappropriate for this location, and places the Strathbogie Ranges’ unique landscape value, geology, hydrology and biodiversity at risk.

Edward Higgins DIRECTOR Darren Chaitman JOURNALIST Lorraine Millard ADVERTISING ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Dale Mann PHOTOGRAPHER Nick McCabe SPORT EDITORIAL

FERA IN TOWN: FERA Australia director Andrew Lawson spoke about the proposed windfarm at community meetings in Ruffy and Upton Hill this weekend.

Volunteer groups wear insurance

COUNCIL will no longer provide insurance to 19 community action groups and committees that manage council assets including halls and recreation reserves.

The agenda at last week’s Strathbogie Shire Council

meeting noted this action is necessary due to a change in law that states councils are no longer responsible for providing insurance to these groups.

While the responsibility of engaging insurers will shift to the groups,

councillors also voted to give $1200 (subject to annual market value) annually to the groups to cover the cost of their insurance policies.

Before councillors voted, Violet Town Action Group (VTAG) treasurer Anne

Quaine made an emotional presentation sharing her concerns about the motion.

“I’d like it recorded that as an unpaid volunteer member of VTAG, I too am overwhelmed by the responsibilities of organising the required

Popular vote says magpie is the one

AT last week’s ordinary council meeting, council noted a sculpture of an Australian Magpie will be installed in Seven Creeks Park after the submission by Longwood artists Tank and Tobin won the most votes in council’s public art project.

Community suspicions of foul play among some voters early in the voting process were confirmed in an engagement report attached to the meeting agenda.

The engagement report showed the majority of votes for the “metal panels” artwork submission were entered by a single IP address, meaning the votes originated from one device.

The report showed the “magpie” artwork received about 20 ineligible votes

due to originating from a single IP address, but this artwork also received the most original votes.

Giggles from Mayor Binks and Cr Hourigan could be heard as Cr Hourigan mentioned “the hard work of our council officers who diligently worked through the challenges that arose”, referring to council’s response to the controversy surrounding ineligible votes.

WINNER NOTED: At the meeting, council noted Tank and Tobin’s Australian Magpie sculpture design received the most votes from the public for council’s public art project.

insurance cover, ensuring it is adequate and then being responsible for the payment of the required policies,” she said.

“It’s now evident I’ll have to devote an inordinate amount of time to making the necessary

arrangements.”

Deputy Mayor Murray, who voted in support of the motion, said the extra burden that would be placed on volunteers was a great shame, but the action was necessary due to the change in legal requirements.

Euroa Health merges wtih Honey Suckle Violet Town service

EUROA Health and Honey Suckle Regional Health (HSRH) Violet Town Campus have merged the provision of community services (a social support program) to cater for the needs of the both Euroa and Violet Town communities.

The program is now being held in Violet Town every Wednesday.

Euroa Health chief executive officer Melissa Seymour said she is thrilled at the merging of the services.

"Both organisations have worked together to see the program expand to grow in partnership to support clients in a positive and inclusive environment, something we all dearly missed over the numerous COVID lockdowns but unfortunately continues to impact the vulnerable in our Community which is why this program is so impor-

tant," Ms Seymour said. Euroa clients are collected each Wednesday morning by bus, accompanied by a Euroa Health staff member and a volunteer to spend the day in Violet Town before being returned home that afternoon.

Brenda Hoare from the HSRH Violet Town campus explained the benefits of the combined social support program.

"It‘s a great option for those who have difficulty getting out and about but still want to stay connected to our community undertaking activities such as exercise, crafts, music and dancing, games, outings, discussions, special events, celebrations, quizzes and entertainers as of course the more the merrier," she said.

The feedback has been positive from clients of both health services.

PHOTO: Tank and Tobin Sculpture Works

FORTY DAYS AFTER EASTER.

Christians have just celebrated Ascension Day. Forty days after Jesus death and resurrection to life, Jesus lived and witnessed among hundreds of believers until the day came, when His followers finally watched Jesus carried up into the clouds to be with His Father God again. (Acts 1: 9) Two angels stood there, encouraging the crowd, that ‘Jesus would come back down to earth again someday, in the same way they were watching His Heavenly ascent.’

Imagine how these followers felt? (Luke 24:52-53). Once demoralised and shattered by Jesus mis-understood death, they now knew His teachings and promises as Gods’ Great Plan, accepting the challenge ahead in praise and boldness born of their restored future Kingdom Hope. ‘On earth_ ‘as it shall be in Heaven’ but not just yet. (Matt 6:9) This was just the beginning not the end. Jesus Great Commission was given to share the love of God to those who will listen; so that they can be Saved and redeemed to live eternally with our Lord because He has suffered and given His own life for each one of us. “This is My commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full”. (John 15:12)

Physically, we hunger and eat over and over but Jesus said Spiritual hunger is far greater; that only the Bread of Heaven will fully satisfy our human longings. (John 6:32-35) How many searchings for material goals have brought men down; disillusionment, emptiness, despair and wrong-doing? King David experienced this and his sometimes wise son, King Solomon pondered, mans’ impossible, pointless, chasing of the wind’.(Eccles.1:14, Psalm 103:15) Instead, we must keep asking, seeking the higher things.. knock and the door will be opened unto you.” (Luke11:9-10)

Unbelief and sin catches us all. (Psalm 66:18) King David said it; “If I hadn’t confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” Jesus insists on hearing our humble prayer of repentance and confession first. He was born to sacrifice His life on the cross to grant this because, unconfessed sin takes us on paths away from receiving life-saving Grace. (Isaiah 59:1-2) ‘Be sure your life is right before Me.’ (Psalm 5:4) A holy God cannot tolerate sin, however we excuse ourselves. “those who listen and believe Me, have eternal life.”( John 5:24)

Visions’ Word for Today; Psalm 100:5 “For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” God is wrongly criticised for being mean in the Old Testament, as though the Bible has two different Gods. Although it seems more harsh, when you slow down, read, meditate and study the Bible, taking time to really learn about Gods’ way and how patient and desperate He was to forgive and restore His people when they sinned, you will look at God differently. Even when dealing with foreign people and rulers, God sent warning after warning because His greatest desire was/is to forgive and restore and bless.

Mans’ convenient truth is changing, and becoming more contrary to Gods’ Inconvenient Truth; to suit our proud preferences. However, the Creators’ Truth is Timeless and Foundational to every generation since the beginning and until this day and beyond…..

Provided By

Euroa Baptist Church

(You-tube Songs; “Go Tell The World About Me by Cain (official music video) “Only Jesus Can” by Austin French)

High tea raises funds for Euroa Toy Library

By SALLY HAYES

THE Euroa Toy Library held a successful fundraiser on Sunday, May 7: high tea at the Euroa Butter Factory.

There were 60 people in attendance who enjoyed the warmth of the foyer and restaurant area of the historic building along with local sparkling wine, scones, club sandwiches, housemade cakes and other delicacies prepared by the Euroa Butter Factory.

Those who attended provided lovely feedback about the event.

A raffle was drawn on the day, the main prize being a hamper generously donated by Burton’s IGA.

The winner was Harris Hatzopoulos who had made the trip from Melbourne with his family especially to attend the fundraiser.

Rose Young and I have been chipping away at getting the Toy Library established for almost two years and we were overwhelmed by the support and the general excitement about the soon-to-be-open toy library.

We want to thank all those who attended the fundraiser for their support - you have played a very important role in helping the toy library get set up.

The event raised $2500, which will go towards shelving for the toy library.

The toy library will be located at Euroa Primary School, who kindly offered a space in the old school house on Clifton Street.

The toy library also received a community grant from Strathbogie Shire Council, which has assisted the purchase of good quality toys.

The Rotary Club of Euroa also made a generous donation towards the purchase of custommade shelving to hold the toys.

Rose said she was very happy to finally be seeing it all coming together.

“We hope the community will come and visit us when we finally open in the next couple of months,” she said.

Rose and I now have the task of cataloguing toys and will be sure to let the community know when

PHOEBE AND HENRY: Phoebe and Henry Hatzopoulos at the

they are open for new members. If you would like to volunteer at the toy library please make contact via euroatoylibrary@ gmail.com or 0481 003 395.

Light

up the night: free Fungi Festival light show

EUROA’S third Festival of Fungi kicks off this Friday night with a spectacular outdoor projection show on the historic walls of the NorthEastern Hotel and surrounds starting at 6pm.

The show will feature artwork of mushrooms and other fungi created by local school students as well as work by renowned international ecologist, author and photographer Alison Pouliot.

The show, Bioluminescence, is presented by Melbourne-based Little Projector Company as part of the biennial festival which is organised by Strathbogie Ranges Conservation.

Strathbogie Ranges Conservation is excited to be staging the event in the De Boos Street precinct around the ‘Northy’ for the first time.

Food and drink can be purchased from onsite food vans and the event will run from 6pm to 9pm.

Bioluminescence is one of several events organised over the coming weekend for the Festival of Fungi.

Bioluminescence is free and the public are warmly invited.

Register for the event at https://www.strathbogieranges.org.au/upcoming-events/.

Euroa Butter Factory fundraiser event for the Euroa Toy Library. Their grandparents live in Euroa and the kids came from Melbourne for the occasion.

HIGH TEA: Euroa’s Evie and Maddie Cakebread attended high tea at Euroa Butter Factory to raise money for the Euroa Toy Library.

Wnd VB GF

KILBURNIE, TERIP TERIP *EU ACCREDITED* ...........NUT

50 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF/NA

D & D SEXTON, ‘VILLA’ FINLEY .................................ROD

50 Angus Strs, Jul/Aug 22 Drop. By Scotts Angus & Witherswood Bulls

BUCHANAN PASTORAL, KELVIN VIEW ......................ROD

50 Angus Strs, Aug/Sep 22 Drop, Connamara Bld. Wnd

G & L JOHNSTON, SPRING FIELD .............................ROD

50 Angus Strs 9/10 Mths. By Connamara Angus Bulls

MIMOSA GLEN, WHITTLESEA ...................................NUT

50 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, VB GF

THREE CREEKS FARM, TERIP ...................................NUT

50 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

FORLONGE PARK, GOORAM ......................................NUT

50 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

YANDRA FARM, GOORAM .........................................NUT

46 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Merridale Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

GOORAM SPRINGS, GOORAM ...................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 6-7 Mths, Millamurrah & Prime Angus Bld, Yard

Wnd, VB, GF

20 B/B Strs, 6-7 Mths, Redhill Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

J & M KELLY, ‘KELLYBROOK’, EUROA .......................ROD

45 Angus Strs, Aug/Sep 22 Drop. Newblax Bld. Yard Wnd May

LESLIE FARMS, ARCADIA .........................................ROD

30 Poll Hereford Strs, 10/12 Mths. Waroona & Ravensdale

Bulls. Wnd. GF

PINNAROO PASTORAL, MANSFIELD .........................ROD

40 Angus Strs, 7/9 Mths. Ai Sired By Texas Powerplay.

Yard Wnd. VB, GA

B & E LUNDSTROM, MANSFIELD ..............................ROD

40 Angus Strs 7/9 Mths. Te Mania Bld. VB, GA.

STRATHWEENEY, STRATHBOGIE ...............................NUT

40 Angus Strs, 11-12 Mths, By Cluden Newry Bull, Yard

Wnd, VB, GF

SALO FARM II, TERIP TERIP ......................................NUT

40 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB

EMILIE LYONS, WOODEND ........................................NUT

40 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Moranding Park Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

WEANER HEIFERS

TINTEN PASTORAL CO, GOORAM .....................................ELD

50 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths. Pure Te Mania Bld.

D & D SEXTON, ‘VILLA’ FINLEY .........................................ROD

50 Angus Hfr, Jul/Aug 22 Drop. By Scotts Angus

THREE CREEKS FARM, TERIP ...........................................NUT

50 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

FURLONGE PARK, GOORAM..............................................NUT

50 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF GOORAM SPRINGS, GOORAM ..........................................NUT

25 Angus Hfr, 6-7 Mths, Millamurrah & Prime Angus

Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

20 B/B Hfr, 6-7 Mths, Redhill Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

J & M KELLY, ‘KELLYBROOK’, EUROA ...............................ROD

45 Angus Hfr, Aug/Sep 22 Drop. Newblax Bld.

Yard Wnd May

BUCHANAN PASTORAL, KELVIN VIEW .............................ROD

40 Angus Hfs, 9/10 Mths. Lawson Bld. Yard Wnd

B & E LUNDSTROM, MANSFIELD .....................................ROD

40 Angus Hfr, 7/9 Mths. Te Mania Bld. VB. GA. None

Retained

L APTED & SONS, ARTHURS CREEK ................................NUT

40 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Newnham Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

TARAWEN, GOORAM..........................................................NUT

35 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB,

GF STRATHWEENEY, STRATHBOGIE ......................................NUT

30 Angus Hfr, 11-12 Mths, By Cluden Newry Bull, Yard

Wnd, VB, GF

STRATHHILL, STRATHBOGIE .............................................NUT

30 Angus Hfr, 7-8 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

AJF CORP, MERRIJIG..........................................................ROD

30 Angus Hfr, 6/7 Mths. Coolana Angus Bld. VB, GA

AE & SM LOVICK, MANSFIELD..........................................ROD

30 Angus Hfr. Connamara Bld. Wnd, GA

A & J GALL, BALMATTUM .................................................ELD

20 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths. Newblax Bld. Yard Wnd

GIBSON PARK, SHEANS CREEK ........................................NUT

20 Charolais Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Rangan Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

10 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

TM HUNT, GLENROWAN ....................................................NUT

30 Char/Sho & Char/Ang X Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Clarinda

Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

FINLEY PARK, GOORAM ....................................................NUT

30 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Rennylea Bld, VB, GF/NA

WELTON FARMS, RUFFY ...................................................NUT

30 Angus Heifers, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard

Weaned, VB, GFO

A & J GALL, BALMATTUM .........................................ELD

40 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths. Newblax Bld. Yard Wnd TARAWEN, GOORAM .................................................NUT

35 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF TM HUNT, GLENROWAN ............................................NUT

30 Char/Sho & Char/Ang X Strs, 9-10 Mths, Clarinda Bld, Wnd, VB, GF FINLEY PARK, GOORAM ............................................NUT

30 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Rennylea Bld, VB, GF/NA WELTON FARMS, RUFFY ...........................................NUT

30 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Weaned, VB, GFO

AE & SM LOVICK, MANSFIELD ..................................ROD

30 Angus Strs. Connamara Bld. Wnd GA AJF CORP, MERRIJIG.................................................ROD

30 Angus Strs, 6/7 Mths. Coolana Angus Bld. VB, GA GW & JM PENNY, TERIP TERIP .................................ROD

25 Angus Strs 9/10 Mths. By Connamara Angus Bulls. Yard Wnd SLEIGH FARMING TRUST, ‘BAYUNA’, RUFFY ............ELD

25 Poll Hereford Strs, 7-9 Mths, By Allandale Bulls. Yard Wnd BROOKVILLE, VIOLET TOWN .....................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 6-7 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF GREENACRES, BROADFORD .....................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 10-12 Mths, Te Mania Bld, Wnd, VB, Gf LAKEVIEW HOLDINGS, BROADFORD ........................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Moranding Park Bld, VB, GF HANSEN ANGUS, YEA ...............................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 12 Mths, Merridale Bld, Wnd, VB, GF COLIN JOYCE, EUROA ...............................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 7-8 Mths, Margni Park Bld, Wnd, VB, GF LEONE RYAN KERAMI, EUROA ..................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 7-8 Mths, Weemalah Bld, Wnd, VB, GF BONAVET, STRATHBOGIE ..........................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Westside Angus Bld, VB, GF LYNBROOK, BALMATTUM .........................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 10 Mths, Riga Bld, Wnd, VB, GF R CAPLEHORN, BROADFORD ....................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 10-11 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF ZANNINE, NORTHWOOD............................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 10-11 Mths, Brookwood Angus Bld, VB, GF LAKEVIEW HOLDINGS, BROADFORD ........................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Moranding Park Bld, VB, GF PROVINCIAL VALLEY, NAGAMBIE .............................NUT

25 Blonde Aquataine X Char Strs, 8-9 Mths, Renard Bld, VB TERIP RIG ANGUS, TERIP .........................................NUT

25 Angus Str, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF.

B COSTELLO, EUROA.................................................ROD

20 Angus Strs. Aug/Sep 22 Drop. By Bellaspur and Newnham Bulls. Yard Wnd March

J & W TWIGG ............................................................ELD

20 Angus / Charolais Strs

H. JENNINGS, TATURA ..............................................ELD

20 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths. Newblax Bld. Yard Wnd. BINDARRA MEADOWS ..............................................ELD

20 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths. Wnd. GALMIN FLAT, BEVERIDGE ........................................NUT

20 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, VB, GF

HOMEDONNELL, CAVEAT ..........................................NUT

20 Poll Hereford Strs, 8-9 Mths, Wirruna Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

GIBSON PARK, SHEANS CREEK ................................NUT

20 Charolais Strs, 8-9 Mths, Rangan Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

HIGH FIELD, TERIP....................................................NUT

20 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

A BAYLES, STRATHDALE, STRATHBOGIE ..................NUT

20 Angus & B/B Strs, 7-8 Mths, Millwillah Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

FERNLEIGH PARK, STRATHBOGIE .............................NUT

20 Lim / Shorthorn X Strs, 6-7 Mths, Lemarts Bld, VB, GF

A BEARD, STRATHBOGIE ...........................................NUT

20 Angus Strs, 7-8 Mths, Tabletop Angus, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

R & I HALICKI, CAVEAT .............................................NUT

20 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Margni Park Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

PRANJIP PASTORAL, PRANJIP .................................ELD

20 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths. Kilcoolin Bld. Yard Wnd

RETWARREN, KYABRAM ...........................................NUT

20 Angus Strs, Glennora Angus & Alpine Bld

GLENLYON PASTORAL, HIGHLANDS .........................ROD

16 Angus Strs, Apr/May 22 Drop. By Connamara Blood Bulls. Yard Wnd, VB PFD

RG & JA CLEELAND, BARJARG .................................ROD

15 Angus Strs, 7/9 Mths. Te Mania Bld. Yard Wnd, VB, GA

J & P DUNN, EUROA .................................................ROD

15 Poll Hereford Strs, 8/9 Mths. By Tarcombe & Wirruna

Bulls. Yard Wnd

RAZETTE TAGNA, GOBUR ..........................................NUT

15 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, VB, GF/NA

I MCDONALD, CREIGHTONS CREEK ..........................NUT

15 Angus Strs, 7-8 Mths, VB, GF JENABANK, GOOMALIBEE .........................................NUT

15 Angus Strs, 7-8 Mths, Pathfinder & Merridale Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF GLENFERN, TERIP TERIP ..........................................NUT

15 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd SPRINGVIEW, BALMATTUM ......................................ROD

13 Angus X Strs. 9 Mths. By Bellaspur Angus Bull. Wnd

K & M MINOGUE, .....................................................ROD

12 Angus X Strs. 10/12 Mths. Lawson And Newman Angus. Wnd, GF DORRINGTON FARMS, NAGAMBIE ............................NUT

12 Angus Strs, 12 Mths, Wnd, GF WOODLAND INC, WAHRING ......................................NUT

10 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Lawsons Bld, VB, GF STYLEWAY STUD, SEYMOUR....................................NUT

10 Angus Strs, 9-10 Mths, Merridale Bld, VB, GF R & M LLOYD, SEYMOUR..........................................NUT

10 Angus/Angus X Strs, 9-10 Mths, Newnham Bld, VB, GF ROOWARDS, NUMURKAH .........................................NUT

10 Angus Strs, Te Mania Bld, Weaned, VB, GF

L & K PASTORAL, SEYMOUR ....................................NUT

10 Charolais Strs, 8-9 Mths, Alford Charolais Bld, GF KORLMI, ARCADIA ....................................................NUT

8 Angus Strs, By Rennylea Bld Bull, Wnd, VB, GF

P & G BONGORINO, WATTLE PARK NORTH, AVENEL....ELD

7 Angus X Str 9 to 10 Mths by Newmen Bull, V/B

N & S BROWN ...........................................................ROD

6 Angus Strs. Te Mania & Riga Angus Bloodlines. VB, GF

L & M DAVIDSON, EUROA .........................................ROD

6 Limo/Sim X Strs, 10 Mths

T BOYER, NAGAMBIE ................................................NUT

5 Charolais Angus X Strs, 9-10 Mths, Wnd, GF B O’BREE, BALMATTUM ............................................NUT

5 Angus Strs, 8-9 Mths, Margni Park Bld GROWN STEERS

YU LONG INVESTMENTS, NAGAMBIE .......................ROD

45 Angus Strs, 18 Mths FAIRVIEW, LOCKSLEY ...............................................NUT

30 Angus Strs, 15-16 Mths, Merridale Bld, VB, GF

S & T HALL, MANSFIELD ..........................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 12-14 Mths, GF/NA

GREENACRES, BROADFORD .....................................NUT

25 Angus Strs, 16-18 Mths, Te Mania Bld, VB, GF

BULLAGREEN, STRATHBOGIE ...................................NUT

20 Murray Grey Strs, 14-15 Mths, Woodburn Bld, NSM

FLORENCE COURT, BENALLA ....................................NUT

17 Angus/Hereford X Strs, 15-16 Mths, Banquet Bld, GF/AF

L WATERS, GOORAM ................................................NUT

15 Angus Strs, 15-16 Mths, Merridale Bld, VB, GF HM FARMS, BROADFORD .........................................NUT

15 Angus Strs, Rennylea Bld, J MARKS, BROADFORD.............................................NUT

9 Angus Strs, Highspa Bld, HILLDENE FARMS, SEYMOUR...................................NUT

5 Speckle Park X Strs, 15-16 Mths, GF

9 R RIDDAY JU 10.30am

R CAPLEHORN, BROADFORD ............................................NUT

25 Angus Hfr, 10-11 Mths, Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF ZANNINE, NORTHWOOD............................................NUT

25 Angus Hfr, 10-11 Mths, Brookwood Angus Bld, VB, GF BROOKVILLE, VIOLET TOWN .....................................NUT

25 Angus Hfr, 6-7 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

J PEARCE, STRATHBOGIE .........................................NUT

25 Angus Hfr, Margni Park Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

LAKEVIEW HOLDINGS, BROADFORD ........................NUT

25 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Moranding Park Bld, VB, GF

PROVINCIAL VALLEY, NAGAMBIE .............................NUT

25 Blonde Aquataine X Char Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Renard Bld, VB KILBURNIE, TERIP TERIP *EU ACCREDITED* ...........NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF/ NA SALO FARM II, TERIP TERIP ......................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB

B COSTELLO, EUROA.................................................ROD

20 Angus Hfr, Aug/Sep 22 Drop. By Bellaspur And Newnham Bulls. Yard Wnd March

GLENLYON PASTORAL, HIGHLANDS .........................ROD

20 Angus Hfr, Apr/May 22 Drop. By Connamara Blood Bulls. Yard Wnd. VB, PFD

J & W TWIGG ............................................................ELD

20 Angus / Charolais Hfr BINDARRA MEADOWS ..............................................ELD

20 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths. Wnd

HIGH FIELD, TERIP....................................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd, VB, GF HOMEDONNELL, CAVEAT ..........................................NUT

20 Poll Hereford Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Wirruna Bld, Wnd, VB, GF A BAYLES, STRATHDALE, STRATHBOGIE ..................NUT

20 Angus & B/B Hfr, 7-8 Mths, Millwillah Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF FERNLEIGH PARK, STRATHBOGIE .............................NUT

20 Lim / Shorthorn X Hfr, 6-7 Mths, Lemarts Bld, VB, GF A BEARD, STRATHBOGIE ...........................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 7-8 Mths Tabletop Angus, Yard Wnd, VB, GF HOG P/L, STRATHBOGIE ...........................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Prime Angus & Connamara Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF

RETWARREN, KYABRAM ...........................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, Glennora Angus & Alpine Bld

R & I HALICKI, CAVEAT .............................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Margni Park Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF YANDRA FARM, GOORAM .........................................NUT

20 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Merridale Bld, Wnd, VB, GF

I MCDONALD, CREIGHTONS CREEK ..........................NUT

15 Angus Hfr, 7-8 Mths, VB, GF JENABANK, GOOMALIBEE .........................................NUT

15 Angus Hfr, 7-8 Mths, Pathfinder & Merridale Bld, Yard Wnd, VB, GF GLENFERN, TERIP TERIP ..........................................NUT

15 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Wnd RG & JA CLEELAND, BARJARG .................................ROD

15 Angus Hfr, 7/9 Mths. Te Mania Bld. Yard Wnd, VB. GA, None Retained

K & M MINOGUE, .....................................................ROD

12 Angus X Hfr. 10/12 Mths. Lawson And Newman Angus. Wnd. GF SPRINGVIEW, BALMATTUM ......................................ROD

12 Angus X Hfr. 9 Mths. By Bellaspur Angus Bull. Wnd WOODLAND INC, WAHRING ......................................NUT

10 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Lawsons Bld, VB, GF

L & K PASTORAL, SEYMOUR ....................................NUT

10 Charolais Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Alford Charolais Bld, GF

STYLEWAY STUD, SEYMOUR....................................NUT

10 Angus Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Merridale Bld, VB, GF

RAZETTE TAGNA, GOBUR ..........................................NUT

10 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, VB, GF/NA

R & M LLOYD, SEYMOUR..........................................NUT

10 Angus/Angus X Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Newnham Bld, VB, GF

P & G BONGORINO, WATTLE PARK NORTH, AVENEL. .ELD

7 Angus X Hfr 9 to 10 Mths by Newmen Bull, V/B

T BOYER, NAGAMBIE ................................................NUT

5 Charolais Angus X Hfr, 9-10 Mths, Wnd, GF

B O’BREE, BALMATTUM ............................................NUT

5 Angus Hfr, 8-9 Mths, Margni Park Bld

N & S BROWN ...........................................................ROD

4 Angus Hfr, Te Mania & Riga Angus Bloodlines. VB, GF

ROOWARDS, NUMURKAH .........................................NUT

4 Angus Hfr, Te Mania Bld, Wnd, VB, GF KORLMI, ARCADIA ....................................................NUT

4 Angus Hfr, By Rennylea Bld Bull, Wnd, VB, GF GROWN HEIFERS

YIN BARUN, BENALLA ...............................................NUT

15 Angus Hfr, 13-14 Mths, Weemilah Bld, GF/AF, NSM

GLENLYON PASTORAL, HIGHLANDS .........................ROD

9 Angus Hfr, Connamara Blood, VB, PFD J MARKS, BROADFORD.............................................NUT

9 Angus Hfr, Highspa Bld

HILLDENE FARMS, SEYMOUR...................................NUT

5 Speckle Park X Hfr, 15-16 Mths, GF

JOINED FEMALES

FINLEY PARK, GOORAM ............................................NUT

20 Angus Cows, 2014 Drop, Te Mania Bld, Dept To Rennylea Q514 To C.C Early Aug For 9 Weeks, PTIC.

40 Angus Hfr, 2 Yrs Old, Banquet & Rennylea Bld, Dept To Lbw Connamara P161 25/10/22 To C.C Early Aug

For 9 Weeks PTIC

YOUNGS GAP PASTORAL, BONNIE DOON .................ROD

30 PTIC Angus Cows, M/A, Anvil Angus Bld. PTIC To Te Mania Angus Bulls To Cc 1st Aug For 7 Weeks

PALMYRA PASTORAL CO, WARRENBAYNE ...............ROD

30 PTIC Angus Hfr, 30 Mths. Banquet And Claremont Bld. PTIC to Lbw Kelly Angus Bull, 14th Sept For 8wks D LUELF & SONS, MANSFIELD .................................ROD

30 PTIC Angus Hfr, 22 Mths. 007 Bld. PTIC To Lbw Angus Bulls To Calve July/Aug

J & H WALL & SONS – LYNFIELD, GOWANGARDIE ..NUT

15 Angus Hfr, Rising 2 Yrs, Pure Merridale Bld, Dept To Merridale Angus Bull, 19 Oct To 3 Dec To C.C 29 July For 6 Weeks, PTIC.

12 Angus Cows, 3-5th Calvers, Pure Merridale Bld, Dept To Merridale Angus Bull, 19 Oct To 3 Dec To C.C 29 July For 6 Weeks, PTIC ARROWEX PTY LTD, ANCONA ...................................ROD

14 PTIC Angus Hfr, 22 Mths, Pure Te Mania Bld. PTIC To Lbw Te Mania Angus Bull To Cc 20th Aug.

GLENFERN, TERIP .....................................................NUT

13 Hereford Cows, 3 Yrs Old, Ravensdale Bld, Dept To Jade Park Angus Bull To C.C Late Aug For 8 Weeks, PTIC KILBURNIE, TERIP TERIP *EU ACCREDITED* ...........NUT

10 Angus Cows, 2017 Drop, Connamara Bld, Dept To Connamara Bulls 1/11/22 For 7 Weeks To C.C Early Aug, PTIC.

S & P REYNOLDS, MANSFIELD ................................ROD

10 Ptic Angus HFR, 22 Mths, Riddleview & Riga Bld.

PTIC To Son Of Lawsons Momentous To Cc 10th Aug

B O’BREE, BALMATTUM ............................................NUT

10 Angus Cows, 2nd Calvers, Dept To Margni Park Angus Bull To C.C Late September

COWS & CALVES

PALMYRA PASTORAL CO, WARRENBAYNE ...............ROD

7 X 7 Angus Hfr And Calves. Banquet And Claremont Bld. Kelly Angus Bld Caf 2-4 Mths

June

25 Robyn Gleeson with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod Davidson at the Longwood Community Centre from 12 noon to 5pm. Live band: The Night Owls. $15 per head. Bookings essential contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356 BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available. Barbecue lunch available for purchase.

26 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th

Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave

Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

July

24 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th

Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave

Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

August

28 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th

Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave

Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

September

25 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th

Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave

Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

October

23 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th

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

Silver Banksia growing at St John’s Primary School

By LOUISE FREWEN

IF you are looking for a glamorous plant to spice up your garden or backyard, maybe even the street of your local town, silver banksia are just the thing.

On the May 10, year 5 and 6 students at St John’s Primary School planted a plant called silver banksia with Ray Thomas, a local man who volunteers an enormous amount of his time to conservation activities in our area.

He gave us a lit tle talk about how you plant silver banksia and after that we had a chance to plant some by ourselves.

Silver banksia are a great addition to gardens and our local environment.

Not only do they look stunning, but they provide excellent shelter for small animals.

They grow quite large; the flowers can grow to around 25 cm in length and have large golden yellow spikes.

Silver banksias bloom in late summer and early autumn.

The leaves are dull green in colour - some say the flower is silver, but that’s just a myth.

Silver banksia are a favourite food for honeyeaters, lorikeets, bees, butterflies and small animals like possums.

They are very easy to grow.

When they are freshly planted you need to water them like you would any other plant, however when they grow older they start to adapt to the seasons and changing climate.

Because of their drought hardiness they are a great addition to any garden.

So, go for a walk along our

beautiful Sevens Creek and look out for the magnificent silver banksia growing alongside the banks. We would also like to take this opportunity to since rely thank Ray for his ongoing commitment in educating us about our local flora and fauna, and making us realise just how important it is and what we can do to make sure plants like the silver banksia survive for many years to come.

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

ON this week 50 years ago,

The Euroa Gazette reported in its “Womens Social Page” that former Euroa woman Diane Croxford had married John Sexton at St Patrick’s Church in Wangaratta.

“Diane is the eldest daughter of Mrs N Hill, 19 Hinchley St, Wangaratta and the late Mr J Croxford, Euroa,” the Gazette printed.

“Following a honeymoon spent touring Queensland, the couple will live in Melbourne.”

Other news printed in the Gazette this week included the discovery of rabbit fur in a Chiko roll.

Euroa’s health inspector Mr G Derwentsmith told councillors at that week’s council meeting a member of the public had reported the discovery to him, prompting health concerns.

There was also news this week of a potential museum in the works for Euroa.

“Euroa Historical Society will be informed by Euroa council that council is in the

process of purchasing a property and when this is finalised a meeting between council and the society will be arranged,” the Gazette printed.

In court news, two men were

SILVER BANKSIAS: Bethan Burton (top), Remy Simmons (left) and Lylah Hamill (front) planting silver banksias at St John’s Primary School.

RAY OF LIGHT: Local man Ray Thomas planting silver banksias with year 5 and 6 St John’s Primary students.

charged at Euroa Magistrates Court with theft and fined $40 for stealing a $20 car battery. One of the men told the court they had only meant to borrow the battery.

Church Services

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Holy Eucharist

Saturday May 27th

4.30pm St Dunstan‘s Violet Town

Sunday 28th May

9.15am St Paul‘s Euroa

Enq: 5704 0330

www.anglicaneuroa.org.au

All welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor John O‘Ring

Enq: 0421 233 251

31 Kennedy Street, Euroa

Sunday May 28th, 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 28th

10.30am Morning Worship

Everyone welcome

Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Balmattum

Every Sunday 3pm Worship

Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275

Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am

St Andrew‘s Seymour, 11.15am

Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie

Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070

CATHOLIC CHURCH

St John‘s, Euroa

Friday 12.30pm Mass

Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John‘s Church

St Malachy‘s, Nagambie

Monday 10.30am Rosary

Wednesday 12.30pm Mass

Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am

St Attracta‘s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am

Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am

St Mary‘s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 11am.

St Patrick‘s, Longwood Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 9am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am

Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048

UNITING CHURCH

St Andrew‘s, Euroa

Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am

Everyone Welcome

Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103

Judi Ward 0437 686 072

St Andrew‘s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am

All welcome

Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297

St Andrew‘s Violet Town

Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am

All Welcome

Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866

EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Old School House, Clifton St Euroa

Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.

10am Service

Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

Mother’s Day afternoon tea dance in Nagambie

By DIANE GRANT

NAGAMBIE’S Kelvingrove Village residents hosted a Mother’s Day themed afternoon tea dance on Tuesday last week for residents and guests.

Close to 40 attended the successful social gathering led by well-known local entertainer and singer Noel Pearson.

The ladies were presented with a white flower to pin on their lapels at the start of the afternoon.

The Village hall was attractively laid out with long gaily decorated dining tables and floral centrepieces and an afternoon table laden with many delicious treats.

Noel Pearson entertained the Mother’s Day afternoon guests with his 1950-2000s popular music style and provided suitable music for some novelty segments during the afternoon that allowed the single folk without a partner some fun time taking part in the bottle money throw, the heads and tails competition and the dance playing card

CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY: Celebrating Mother’s Day cutting a special cake at their afternoon tea dance are these long-term Kelvin Grove Village ladies, with event organiser Diane Grant far left. Then Kay Hoefs, Sonia Aspinall, Sue Gray, Jessie Worthington, Robyn Spinner and Glenis Hageman. Seated are Margaret Marks and Margaret Rea.

game. This gave them some fun and merriment.

Members of the Nagambie senior citizens line dancing group enjoyed doing boot scooting dance style sequences suitable for the tea dance guests to enjoy and spectators to watch during the afternoon.

A Mother’s Day cake took

pride of place before the afternoon tea and was jointly cut by village resident ladies who have lived in Kelvin Grove for 10-20 plus years.

Then a scrumptious afternoon 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 entertainer Noel Pearson, the line dance group, volunteer workers, donors of prizes, buttonhole flowers, the delicious variety of afternoon tea delights and to those who organised the event with me.

All those who attended the afternoon tea dance were very happy with the successful afternoon and would happily come again to join the residents for another social time.

The next event will be a midwinter fun social time where members of the Seymour Old Time Dance group are coming along to conduct some old time dance segments and there will be some good old fashioned Christmas fun novelty segments as well.

A finger food party tea will be provided by village social funds and plum pudding and pavlovas will be for dessert - BYO drinks, tea and coffee available.

Residents are able to invite friends and family to come along - RSVP by June 28 to Di Grant on 5794 1720.

PLEADING FOR VOTES:

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite out of 11 community projects through council’s Pitch My Project initiative, as votes close on May 31. Scott Embling (left) and Shane Thomson (right) of the Euroa Memorial Oval Committee of Management (EMOCOM) have submitted a proposal to decommission the existing septic tank system at the oval’s female change rooms, which are in need of an upgrade.

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t.

PERSONALS: Happy 97th birthday wishes go to Ian Sutton in Nagambie Lakeview Lodge hostel from his fellow residents there, staff, his family and friends.

Happy 98th birthday wishes to Patricia Deane from family and friends.

Birthday greetings go this week to Danielle Auld, Dot Cameron, Lyn Tanner, Ronda Richards, Robyn Smith, Steven Bruce, Deane Page, Matt Smith, Sonia Deane, Robert Sidebottom, Brendan Whitford, Ken Tuckett and Jason Lynch.

CONGRATULATIONS: Go to the Nagambie Hospital Auxiliary for raising $1500 from their cards and board games day earlier this month.

A pleasant time was had by all who attended and thanks goes to those who organised and supported it in anyway.

The Nagambie Football/Netball club expressed their congratulations to Nathan Fothergill on playing recently his 150th senior football game - well done Nathan.

Congratulations to the Euroa Cinema for providing two weekends of free movies in appreciation for National Volunteers week last week.

John and I were able to utilise two afternoon shows because of their support for local volunteer workers.

Thanks to Strathbogie Shire who also provided a free guided tour to the Shepparton Arts Museum for volunteers.

COMING UP: Nagambie Farmer’s market

NAGAMBIE NOTES

with Di Grant P: 5794 1720

E: stardust2011@bigpond.com

will run from 10am-1pm at Tahbilk winery on Sunday, May 28.

Nagambie and St Joseph’s Catholic primary schools are now open for 2024 enrolments for foundation (prep) grades for 2024.

On June 5, Nagambie Primary School will hold a friends and family day including morning tea from 9-11am.

Avenel market will be at Jubilee Park, Avenel on Sunday, June 11.

FAREWELL SALLY FYFIELD: Sally Fyfield - long time secretary, volunteer, Nagambie Lakes Community House (NLCH) committee member and group leader of the house - will soon be moving to Melbourne.

Knowing what a great impact Sally has had on many people in our community, the NLCH would like to invite everyone to a small ‘Au Revoir gathering’ at NLCH on Friday, June 2.

If you would like to attend please let coordinator Anna Close know.

COMMUNITY CAROLS: This year the Nagambie Community Carols group is getting in very early.

Monthly meetings have been going since February and all the churches and community groups are being asked to make their donations early in the year in order to help organise the event ahead of time.

The carols will be held on Sunday, 3 December from 6pm and will be held down at the lake like last year.

CHURCH NEWS: ANGLICAN: Sunday, May 28 is Pentecost.

Central Goulburn Parish folk are encouraged to wear red at Nagambie and Seymour services.

Central Goulburn Mother’s Union at St John’s Nagambie will be at 12.30pm on Wednesday, May 31. - BYO lunch.

Meeting to discuss and plan September “Morning Melodies” fundraiser.

At noon on Friday, June 2 there will be a Prayer Options Unified for Rain (POUR) fellowship and prayer service at St John’s - BYO lunch.

On Saturday, 3 June there will be a National Day of Prayer from 9.30am-noon at Seymour Uniting Church.

During the National Day of Prayer service at Seymour Uniting Church, the Anglican/ Salvation Army Seymour times will be 11am11.30am.

CATHOLIC: For the purpose of asbestos removal in the old presbytery, Community House St Malachy’s will be closed this week from Wednesday, May 24 to Saturday, May 27.

The next Parish Council meeting will be held at 4.45pm on June 7 at St Malachy’s.

If you have something you’d like discussed please contact Rhonda Robinson on 0400 546 560.

Save this date: on Sunday, November 19 there will be a celebration of St Malachy’s 150th anniversary.

PHOTO: Stephanie Laverie

Euroa Garden Club

“Dig your troubles into your garden”

By DENISE HOLT

THE May meeting of the Euroa Garden Club began with president Rosalie Wrest presenting gifts to outgoing president Christine John and long time committee member and contributor to the club, Jan Vincent.

Rosalie acknowledged the enormous contribution these two ladies have made to the garden club over many years and expressed the appreciation of all the members.

Three members of the garden club were the speakers at this meeting.

Anita Kubeil, Joyce Hollingsworth and Catherine Halliburton told the story of their gardens and the joy their gardens bring.

Catherine shared two gardening quotes: “You can dig your troubles into your garden” and “There are no mistakes in a garden, only experiments”.

The speakers were so well received because everyone could identify with their stories.

The meeting concluded with the raffle prizes, competition winners and the trading table before everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea and a chat.

It was great to welcome two new members to the club at this meeting.

New members are always welcome and interested people are encouraged to contact Rosalie Wrest on 0488 105 396.

Longwood lookout

By LONGWOOD ACTION GROUP

THE next meeting of the Longwood Action Group will be held June 7 at a venue to be announced.

Come and try yoga in Longwood.

To engage our community and promote wellbeing the action group have secured the skills of Ingrid Hansson from Custom Yoga for sessions of yoga over the month of May.

All you need to do is bring along a yoga mat, blanket, water bottle, wear something comfortable and relax and enjoy on behalf of the Longwood Action Group.

The sessions are at no cost for the Longwood community and remining session is on May 30 from 6.15-7.15pm at the Longwood Community Centre.

The lessons will be focussed on all ages/stages of fitness.

Individuals can liaise with Ingrid after the completion of the complimentary sessions if they wish to engage her for further lessons at her normal fee.

It’s not necessary but strongly encouraged for RSVPs to longwoodlookout@gmail.com or any Longwood Action Group member or just come along.

Participants have provided such positive feedback for the classes, and we hope to see you there.

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

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

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

For more information, read about when and how to enrol your child in foundation at vic.gov.au/enrollingfoundation-prep.

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

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

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

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

Milk containers - our friends at the Euroa Arboretum have asked us to please save our 2L milk containers in preparation for their winter solstice event.

Clean milk bottles can be dropped off to the school kitchen, ready to be made into beautiful lanterns - further event details still to come.

Longwood Football Club Canteen Day will be on May 27 - helpers are required.

It is our turn to man the canteen at the Longwood Football/Netball Club’s home game on May 27.

We require volunteers to assist on the day and provide cakes, slices and biscuits. Proceeds from this day go to our school and help us provide additional resources for the benefit of all students.

If you can assist, complete and return the reply slip at the end of this newsletter to Rose or Travis as soon as possiblethank you.

Playgroup is on Tuesdays at 9.30am at Longwood Primary School - songs, play and morning tea are provided.

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

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

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

Avenel activities

By LYNJ JAMES

THE Avenel shopping bus runs every Thursday to Seymour to the shops.

Be picked up from your door and travel to Seymour by small bus (with no need to drive), do shopping, have a cuppa before returning to Avenel with plenty of time to shop.

Be dropped back at your door. Cost is five dollars.

The bus has been going for a while now and needs more support; it’s a great morning’s outing.

Phone Jim Billings on 0433 270 101. There will be a community tree planting event on Sunday, June 4 from 10.30-11am and will continue until 200 trees are planted.

Join us when you can.

Meet at Hughes Creek Bridge on the Scobie St side of Hughes Creek. Enquiries to avenelactiveinc@gmail. com or stewartpark.avenel@gmail.com.

There will be a “harpist’s high tea” at Harvest Home from 12pm on Saturday, June 17.

Renowned harpist Michelle Doyle, accompanied by a violinist, will perform at Harvest Home Garden Pavilion, 1 Bank St Avenel.

Entertainment while being served exquisite savoury and sweet delights. The cost is $79 and enquiries can be made to 574 9121.

The Avenel Primary School “Stampede” will be at 6pm on Saturday, June 17 at the Fowles Wine Shed.

The cost for the 18+ event is $70 per person.

Tamworth Music Festival legends Mike and the Bounty Hunters will be at the jam-packed night of music, entertainment and dinner (which will be a selection of meats, salad and rolls).

Phone 5796 2264.

Shuttle bus is available from Seymour, Nagambie and Avenel for $10 per person.

GIFT PRESENTATION: At the last

meeting Jan Vincent (left) and Christine John (middle) were presented with gifts by president Rosalie Wrest to acknowledge of their service.

Celebration of Life HUGHES, Betty J.

August 13, 1927 – May 25, 2021. Formerly of Violet Town.

1.30pm, Saturday, May 27, Violet Town Hall, afternoon tea provided. capablecategrace@aussiebb.com.au N J Todd Funeral Directors Servicing Euroa & District since 1937

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

EUROA GOLF

A BLAST of wintery conditions reduced the Saturday fields to just 22 men and 11 ladies on Saturday May 20th, Jenny Thomson’s run of good form continued with a tidy 34 points for the ladies Division One win whilst Deb Cox had the best round for the day with 38 points.

Jean Duff and Michelle Thomson each had 34.

Judy McLean collected the Nearest the Pin on 12 and the Drive and Pitch on 5.

With a reduced field, only one division was played by the men which saw J Miller return a whopping 42 points from his 20 handicap.

Chris Burke had 38, Bill Wright and Gary Ritchie 36, Mick Keeley and Matt Mills took out the Nearest the Pins and a Drive and Pitch each as well. Brian Rosenbrock took home the 2-ball money and the crown of up and down master with his 2nd 2 ball in two weeks from off the green.

Wednesday golf was played in slightly better conditions when 16 men played a 4 ball Stableford event which was won by D Baker and visitor N Bankes with an impressive 47 points.

Runners Up were P McMahon and T Walker with 42 and D Bubeck and B Rosenbrock 42, Rossy taking another 2-ball payout.

Next Satu rday is the opening round of the Winter Cup for the Men with a Stableford round and the first round of the Watkins Trophy played as stroke for the ladies so, break out the cold weather gear and get on course.

STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB

STABLEFORD was played on Saturday, May 20 at Strathbogie Golf Club.

It was the last round of the Wally Dunn Trophy.

The course was in perfect condition and weather not so good showers for the first nine holes.

Winner of the day was Jim McAlister with 34 points.

Lineballs were won by David Kennett with 31points and Phil Raftery with 31 points.

Nearest the pin winner was Braydan Miller on the 8th, and on the 17th Grant Pearce.

Ladies Drive and Pitch was won this week by Kerry Hewlett on the 4th green (sponsored by Helen Hill.)

Men’s Drive and Pitch was won by David Kennett (sponsored by John Moore.)

Straightest drive was won by Phil Raftery.

With the conclusion of the Wally Dunn Trophy the winners are Phil Fry (this is his first year at Strathbogie) and Kerry Hewlett.

Congratulations to you both on well played games of golf.

The Ladies will be hosting the Strathbogie Bowl tomorrow.

Hope you enjoy your day.

Thanks to all the volunteers for getting the course ready for this tournament.

Also, this week is the monthly dinner, its curry night.

Please book in with Ria on 0405 100 859 with names and numbers.

Next week we are playing par and last round of the Gary Hewlett Medley.

On duty is Peter Smith.

AVENEL GOLF CLUB

FRIDAY night saw a small field play a 7-hole comp. Nick Murray was the winner with 18 points, runner up was a player to watch in the future Rayden Hannigan with 16 points including a par for 5 points on the 8th.

Saturday morning juniors was a little different with Jed taking them for a lesson first and then they played tee up off the stick, Charlie Golightly made his first appearance at our juniors and showed he’s jam packed full of talent carding a 42 to win by two shots from junior veteran Bob Taylor White.

Charlie also got the Bank Street. Wood Fired Pizza and Gardens. voucher for a great putt on the 18th for a par.

Saturday’s weather didn’t look great at the start of the day but turned out to be fine for golf.

The May monthly medal was contested, and the pennant guru Tim Batten won on a countback with a nice 71nett (20) to beat last month’s medal winner Mark Hannigan (19) to make sure there’s competition for the gold medal later in the year.

Campbell Smith got a ball for 72 (14) with a fine finish to his round going 1 under for his last five holes, Rayden Hannigan backed up his play from the night before with 74 (50) to collect a ball also, great effort for a 9-year-old on the long course at Avenel.

Great to have some of the juniors out enjoying the game.

NTP’s was Terry Lowis on the 14th with a fantastic draw into the left pin position, the rest stayed with the club.

Violet Town vs Nagambie

A GRADE IN the quarter the girls took some time to find their feet and struggled to compete with Nagambie’s shooting accuracy.

Once the girls got going, strong play down the midcourt allowed for flow into the ring.

VT 7 to Nagambie 10.

In the second quarter VT defence worked tirelessly to stop the Nagambie shooters and get rebounds and turnovers, however the accuracy of the Nagambie shooters allowed them to take the lead and be 9 goals ahead at half time. In the third quarter, the girls worked hard to feed into the ring.

With more accurate shooting from Imy Law and Teagan Kubeil, the Towners kept up with Nagambie, 10 goals down at the end of the third quarter.

The girls kept fighting strong in the fourth quarter, putting the pressure on.

Final Scores: Nagambie 44 defeated Violet Town 34

Awards - Best On: Jo Wild ; 2nd

Best: Kate Sloan

Mark Hannigan took the drive and pitch on the 17th with a second shot from the right rough and under the pine trees that couldn’t be beaten.

The Avenel Meats meat tray raffle was won by ‘Madam Muck’ Jenny Wheeler.

Big thank you to everyone who worked on the course this week, especially Mark and Bill who mowed the course between them and also repaired the Tri max mower and spray unit.

Next Friday will be Stableford 6 holes on 6-9 1and 2. Saturday is Stableford.

NAGAMBIE WOMEN’S GOLF

We had 11 players for a round of Stableford.

The winner of A and B grades was Irene Keogh with 33pts,

The winner of C grade was Jane Bow with 32pts on a C/B from Kylie Carmichael.

The 9 hole winner was Jane with 19pts.

Balls down the line for 18 went to Irene 33pts, Jane 32pts and Kylie 32pts.

Balls down the line for nine holes went to Jane 19pts, Sue Verge 18pts and Pam Pedder 16pts on a C/B from Irene.

Only 1 N/P winner and that was Annette Mills on the 13th.

Chicken Run Results - May 18

There were 32 players for a round of Stableford on the front nine.

The winner with 21pts was Terry Clonan and the R/U with 20pts was Shayne Kimball.

N/P on the 3rd was Wayne LeCerf and on the 8th Harold Rayner.

B GRADE

THE first quarter VT started off strong with great defence in the goal ring and coming down the court.

During the second quarter defence continued strong.

Encouragement and talking was great and attackers were working well and getting into the ring. Scores at half time VT 10 and Nagambie 22.

In the third quarter Emma started strong getting multiple intercepts.

Kasey and Kat provided great back-up. Lilly’s confidence in shooting improved greatly, 11 goals scored to close the gap. VT 21 Nagambie 26.

In the final quarter there were some good pick-ups from Bree. Kat and Lilly had some great talking and working in the ring.

Final Scores: Nagambie 36 defeated Violet Town 28 Awards - Best On: Emma Warnock; 2nd Best: Lilly Armstrong.

NAGAMBIE MEN’S GOLF

THE first round of the Finnigan four ball was completed in blustery conditions with wind speeds reaching 50 kmph and above during play, 16 pairs are contesting this year’s event with most still in touch with the leaders and having a chance to win come round two.

Five-time Finnigan four ball winner Michael Sloan holds the lead with a +7 result, 3 birdies and solid irons in the challenging conditions give Sloan and partner Lindsay Hall with his cameo performance a 2-hole lead.

Three other pairs are within striking distance Jeremy Ezard and Shaun Spicer +5, David Love and Shaun Bryant +4, Wayne Le Cerf and Doug Neville also +4, a thrilling finish awaits.

The nearest the pins had an interesting mix of shots due to the very strong wind crossing the course, Shaun Bryant launched a strong iron with the wind to knock it close on the 8th, David Love struck a magnificent iron with great distance control onto the 13th while Lindsay Hall flushed driver into the cyclonic winds to put it inside 3 feet on the 145 metre elevated green par three 16th.

Next week’s golf round will be round two of the Finnigan four ball sponsored by Barry ‘Bageye’ Cryer on office duty will be B. Cryer and in the bar S Bryant.

FOCUS: Nagambie’s Macey Auld moves the ball in their A grade victory.

STRONG GAME: Kasey Doidge was solid in wing attack all day for Violet Town. PHOTOS: Dale Mann

Slow start costs Longwood

By IAN SHINER

THE battle of the Redlegs took place at Tallygaroopna last Saturday with the hosts prevailing by just two points, 9.6.60 to Longwood 9.4.58.

Longwood was left to rue a particularly poor first quarter conceding five unanswered goals, while not posting a major themselves.

Better organised in the second term saw the fight back begin with big forward Ryan Cumberland providing

a target in the goal square.

The half time scoreline had Tally in front six goals to Longwoods four and it was game on.

A tight third quarter saw the three-quarter time score still with Tally two goals up.

With 10 minutes to play scores were level.

At the four-minute mark Longwood held a slender four-point margin.

Two minutes to go, a Tally mark in the goal square and the goal that followed put

Tally two points in front.

With the game on the line and both sides playing desperate football Tally had players behind the ball and Longwood just could not break through to snatch back the lead.

A terrific game of community football with the Longwood Redlegs just coming up short.

The Leggers were well served by Dillon Hardy Rhys Casson Ryan Cumberland and the Formosa brothers.

A much more competitive effort from the Redleg Reserves this week and good to see the team giving the scorers some work to do.

A little bit of steadiness up forward could have seen an even better scoreline.

Brad Dowell an excellent inclusion with his concentration and commitment to the team a big asset.

Reliable defenders Ben Grayham and Harry Skinner were prominent while younger players Connor

Peterson and Harry Shiner both worked hard for the team while Cooper Gilder kicked a nice goal.

Another competitive effort from the Redleg under 14s saw them less than a goal down in the third quarter.

The Violet Town boys finished the game off strongly to leave the Leggers down by four goals at the close.

Better players included Angus Thompson two goals Jayden Franklin and Gabe Follett.

Coach Mark Goodall is continuing the recruiting drive with two more lads commencing their Redleg career next game.

The Longwood netballers found it tough going against the strong Tallygaroopna netball teams who are undefeated in all grades junior and senior.

The girls gave their best and look forward to this week’s matches against Violet Town being much more competitive.

Mansfield Black just wins over Seven Creeks

By RHONDA CARPENTER

THE three Mansfield teams welcomed visitors on a glorious autumn day in Mansfield last Monday.

Mansfield Blue were grateful to Terip who travelled across relocating their home match to enable a contest.

Mansfield Red hosted Moglonemby’s Deb Seach, Judy Sands, Robyn Johnson, and Lyn Johnston who found the groomed courts to their liking and didn’t let Red get a look in.

Jo O’Brien, Carolyn Murray, Deb McCormack, and Loretta Armitage all toiled away for Red, but Moglonemby took every set, 48 games to 14. Mansfield Blue’s Michelle Pigdon, Emily Dirksen, Jill Breadon and Sophie Yencken were right in it against Terip, unlucky to lose both openers 5-8 and 6-8.

Terip’s Francis Lawrence, Bec Lyttle, Phoebe McDermid and Jenny Martin edged Blue out in five of the sets, but Michelle and Sophie snagged one in a tiebreak. It was a long even match with Terip taking the win 5-1, 47 games to 32.

Mansfield Black were up against newcomer Seven Creeks in an equally long and engaging contest.

Black’s Rhonda Carpenter and Jenny Smith took their opener

8-1 but Seven Creeks’ Rowena Ellis and Rosie Cameron took theirs 8-5.

The next sets were also split each way, with the double Jenny combination finding their rhythm to win 8-2. Rowena and Kerry Hewlett took theirs 8-4 for the visitors.

The final sets were again split when Rowena and Triona King won 8-3 and Jenny Bell and Rhonda outlasted Rosie and Kerry.

Black somehow wove their magic and fell across the line by 4 games, 3 sets all, 36 to 32.

Over in Benalla the home side welcomed Euroa’s Sue Vaughan, Chris Ellis, Lyndall Bigland, Jenny Tehan and Lyn Pierce who was returning from time away.

Euroa were convincing against Benalla who had even recruited one of the opposing players, Julie Harrington, for their team.

Bev Gill, Maureen Jewell, Deb Siggers and Julie fought hard all day. Bev and Deb were able to secure one set 8-5 for the home side.

Euroa won 5-1, 45 games to 20 on a beautiful day in the sunshine.

Ladder: Moglonemby 19, Euroa 19, Terip 16, Benalla 11, Mansfield Black 8, Seven Creeks 6, Mansfield Blue 1 Mansfield Red 0.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Kerry Hewlett, Triona King, Rosie Cameron and Rowena Ellis in Mansfield representing Seven Creeks.

GLOURIOUS DAY: Jenny Bell at net while Liza Karras serves, Judy Sands behind.

PHOTOS: Rhonda Carpenter

Junior players tackle challengers

THE under 11s Euroa Black played a tough game this week against a fastpaced Kyabram Suns.

After a week’s break, the girls found their feet early and showed skill in defence with Crystal Lipscombe GK and Evie Buchanan GD holding the opposition strong in the circle by the first break.

In the second quarter, Lylah Hamill was light on her feet in centre moving the ball exceptionally well throughout the court, attacking and defending well.

Leila Thompson as GA was also impressive with her shooting skills scoring a fantastic first goal for the team before the break.

The second half saw the girls find their composure and slow the ball down.

Tully Watson played another great game in GA bridging the gap with a further two goals.

The girls had a hardhitting contest in defence throughout, although with Isla Moore in GD and Lylah Hamill as GK they were able to block multiple attempts, reducing scoring opportunities of the Suns.

Zara Hill played a wonderful game and was an asset as centre in the final quarter, displaying great teamwork and movement down the court.

Jessica Lipscombe also played terrific throughout all quarters and was excellent as WD in the second half showing real potential within her first year of netball.

The final quarter was an exciting end to the game with both Euroa Blacks and Kyabram Suns fighting hard to take every opportunity to score.

Chloe Squires (injured) was a fantastic support for the girls on the side lines during the match and at breaks.

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”

Eleven NEBB junior teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) - the highest level junior competition in Victoria.

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.

All girls played well, holding their heads high throughout a challenging match against the top team.

Special mention to Lylah Hamill and Isla Moore who were this week’s award winners playing remarkably throughout.

Well done all.

Thank you to the under 11s Black coach, Bec Squires.

EUROA UNDER 13S

EUROA U13 Black took to the courts on a fresh and chilly morning in Shepparton.

This week they were up against top of the ladder team Bouchier Street Eagles.

Euroa were quick to win possession early and score the first goal of the match, but the Eagles quickly replied with several goals in succession.

They are proving a good challenge for the competent Magpies.

Daisy Cameron puts in the final goal of the quarter, her first in this season of netball.

Over the break Coach Kim Saxon moves all the players around as she does each match, a valuable opportunity to teach each player what each position involves as well as a chance to see where individual strengths lie and what combination works for the young team.

Bethan Burton, GA, brings fresh legs and wastes no time getting to work, sinking a few quick goals.

Daisy, now in Centre, appreciates Molly Fowler’s (WA) speed off the line to create a quick centre pass, then on to Bethan, who times a lovely lob over the defence to Lara Saxon (GS) who is terrifically accurate on her shooting.

Pressure remains on the Euroa team, with the Eagles proving a strong opposition.

Sissy Davey (GD) uses her height well and defends fantastically, while Adelaide Downie (GK) shows absolute grit and determination to win the ball.

The last quarter sees Asha Embling (GD) stop the Eagles midflight and send the ball back down via ever reliable space finder Grace Eddy (WD) to our goal.

While they didn’t take the victory this week, Kim commends all players on continued improvements.

Final score Bourchier Street 34 Euroa 30.

UNDER 14 FOOTBALL

Euroa vs Gunbower

THE sun came out in

time for the 2pm match in Kyabram, Euroa vs Leitchville gunbower with a strong northern breeze.

Ethan Saxon kicks the first goal for Euroa.

Great marking from Ryder to koby then another quick goal to Euroa. Strong tackling by both teams that lead to a free for Ben creevey that was followed by a great goal by Darby hoare. score 1st quarter Euroa up 3 goals to 0.

In the second quarter the winds helping the ball at northern ground in favour of Leitchville kicking their first goal.

Will Davies working hard in back line but another quick goal to Leitchville.

Euroa boys trying hard but it’s all the opposition this quarter.

Ollie Robbertson to Ollie Wilson then to Ethan Saxon to kick a goal against the wind for Euroa.

Koby Ross gets their next goal after a great kick from Jackson Walker.

Score Euroa 32 to 19.

The third quarter Euroa had the wind in their favour.

Koby Ross kicked the first goal after a lot of hard tackling all round.

A quick snap from Ethan Saxon led to another goal.

After some good pressure from Will Davies and Ben Creevey Euroa get another goal from the kick of Ethan Saxon.

A good tackle from Jack Sheridan and Darby Hoare in forward 50 for a point.

Nice marking from Abella in midfield.

Score 52 to 25.

Final quarter against the wind coach Saxon stressed the need to stay strong.

Patty Holden attacked the boy well and Max Beckmann saves a goal by running it through.

Strong contest by Leitchville this quarter gets them a goal.

Great tackling from Aaron Vandenberg in midfield, but Leitchville sneaks another goal.

Game over and final score Euroa winning 52 to 39.

U16 FOOTBALL

Euroa vs Shepparton United

WHAT a cold day for a game of football today Euroa hosted Shepp United in the fifth round.

It was flat out from the first bounce.

Euroa knew they were in for a big day, now in division two they wanted to push themselves to get a win on the board.

With only 18 players and no bench the boys were going to have to play hard all four quarters.

From the first quarter to the last the boys held the lead then with five minutes to go Shepp United lifted and took the victory.

A few highlights Campbell Baker, Baxter Fraser and Archie Wilson stepping up and playing an outstanding game, and all the boys working well moving the ball forward.

This week is volunteer week thanks to all the volunteers, next week the team will be hosting Alexandra.

Shepparton united 10-2-62 to Euroa 7-7-49

ROUND RESULTS:

U14 Boys 1 38 def by Ringwood 1 41

(Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 14, Harris Kain 10, Sam Lupo 10)

U14 Boys 2 38 def by Whittlesea 4 44

(Top Scorers: Brock Buckland 15, Michael Moylan 8, Thomas Waite 5)

U14 Girls 1 44 def   Diamond Valley 2 37

(Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 22, Lily Purss, Maisey Moscrop 5)

U14 Girls 2 15 def by Whittlesea 2 19

(Top Scorers: Kaity Ford 5, Ella Kennedy 4, Maria Hanley 2)

U16 Boys 1 53 def Camberwell 1 37

(Top Scorers: Owain Boyle 18, Jett Milligan 14, Blake Newton 9)

U16 Boys 2 48 def Melton 2 43

(Top Scorers: Sam Kain 16, Mateo Hanley 8, Harry Pople7)

U16 Girls 1 43 def by Casey 1 62

(Top Scorers: Lily-Anne McClure 12, Mekenzie Wood 9, Meg Evans 5)

U16 Girls 2 48 def Diamond Valley 5 42

(Top Scorers: Sophia Kotzur 21, Scarlett Mullavey 10, Elliana Gray 5)

U18 Boys 1 40 def by Bendigo 1 47

(Top Scorers: Lochlin Harvey 13, Frank Oguche 10, Coen Ainsworth 10)

U18 Boys 2 48 def by Bellarine 1 60

(Top Scorers: Harry Stripeikis 17, James Frazer 10, Bailey Allen 9)

U18 Girls 39 def by Diamond Valley 1 46

(Top Scorers: Jess Freeman 21, Niamh Moylan 10, Felicity Camplin 2)

YLM 76 def by Whittlesea 106

(Top Scorers: Jordan Birch 18, Matt Rennie 16, Jesse King 11)

STAR PERFORMERS: Lylah Hamill and Isla Moore who were this week’s award winners playing remarkably throughout.

U14 GIRLS 1 TEAM: BACK ROW (L-R):  Tristan Purss (Coach), Layla Graham, Phoebe Guppy, Scarlett Van Shaik, Ella Mercieca, Amanda Graham (Team Manager) FRONT ROW (L-R):  Annaliesse Gray, Maisy Moscrop, Minnie Humphry, Emerson O’Neill, Eloise Hudgson

Euroa stars shine bright under interleague lights

By NICK McCABE

EUROA had a total of four players represent the club on behalf of the Goulburn Valley Football League at Lavington Sports Ground Saturday, May 20 for the 2023 interleague contests against the Ovens and Murray Football League.

Ryan Hill and Will Creevey took to the field for the 12pm u18s contest where the O&M prevailed in a convincing victory 13.11 (89) to the GV’s 4.6 (30).

The Euroa duo were well equipped to deal with the rise in standard to Interleague level football playing roles

LEADERBOARD

through the midfield and half forward.

Moving to the senior battle at 2pm which promised to be an enthralling battle between two of Victoria’s best country football leagues, Jett Trotter and Lachie Hill were the Euroa locals to take the field.

Euroa’s star pair lined up in the forward line and midfield with Hill’s elite pressure and courage on full display while Trotters cunning goal sense and high-level foot skills shone throughout.

At quarter time the Goulburn Valley looked down and out facing a sixgoal deficit as a result of a blistering

FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION

Friday, May 26

Sydney Swans vs. Carlton (SCG)

Choices Flooring ……....64

Enrich OT …………….....64

Bogie Physio …………...63

Euroa Bus Lines …….…63

Murphy’s Motors ……....62

Rodwells ………………...61

Noel O’Meara …………..58

The Euroa Gazette …….57

Burtons ………………….54

Hunter Rural …………....52

TIPSTER: Tim Bickerton

Carlton St Kilda

Melbourne

Geelong

Western Bulldogs

Essendon

Port Adelaide

Collingwood

Brisbane

P. 5795 2332 F. 4400 1555 18 Clifton Street, Euroa VIC 3666 info@bogiephysio.com.au

Last week: 6

TOTAL: 63

TIPSTER: Jacqui Thomson

Sydney St Kilda

Melbourne

Geelong

Western Bulldogs

Essendon

Port Adelaide

Collingwood

Brisbane

Choices Flooring by Thomsons 5795 1211

80 Binney Street, Euroa

Last week: 8

TOTAL: 64

Saturday, May 27

St Kilda vs. Hawthorn (MRVL)

Melbourne vs. Fremantle (MCG)

first term from the Ovens and Murray.

However, after this the GV seamlessly kicked into gear and booted 10 of the next 12 goals clawing their way back into the contest, remarkably holding a 15-point lead in the early stages of the last quarter.

But just when the game looked finished, the O&M cream rose to the top with its stars leading a final quarter resurgence that in the dying stages put them back in front.

When the final siren sounded the scorecard read Goulburn Valley League: 1.1, 4.3, 9.6, 13.7 (85) defeated by Ovens and Murray: 6.5, 6.8, 8.10, 13.14 (92).

2023

Geelong Cats vs. GWS GIANTS (GMHBA)

Gold Coast SUNS vs. Western Bulldogs (TIO)

West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon (OS)

Sunday, May 28

Richmond vs. Port Adelaide (MCG)

Collingwood vs. North Melbourne (MRVL)

Adelaide Crows vs. Brisbane Lions (AO)

TIPSTER: Noel O’Meara

TIPSTER: Travis Mee

Carlton St Kilda

Melbourne

Geelong

Gold Coast

Essendon

Port Adelaide

Collingwood

Adelaide

Bus Lines

Ph: 5762 6566

Last week: 9

TOTAL: 63

TIPSTER: Damien Murphy

Western Bulldogs

Essendon

Port Adelaide

Collingwood

Brisbane

Murphy’s Motors

Last week: 7

TOTAL: 62

OUT OF TRAFFIC: Lachie Hill looks to move the ball forward for the GV.

YOUNG GUNS: Ryan Hill and Will Creevey pictured together after the u18 clash.

PHOTO: Kellie Hill

EUROA STARS SHINE BRIGHT IN IN INTERLEAGUE

Violet town thirds win, Nagambie takes out reserves and seniors

PREMIERSHIP favorite Nagambie showed Violet Town how far apart the teams currently sit with an emphatic display on Saturday, dispatching the home side to the tune of 102 points.

At times the Towners took it up to the visitors but “blocks” of goals in every quarter, bar the third, destroyed any hope of a major boil over, as the Lakers flexed their muscles.

One standout for Violet Town was Jimmy Herring, playing on the league’s leading goalkicker.

He gave him an absolute bath, with the tirade of entries into the Nagambie forward line, this was one of the best defensive acts of the season as this young leader

gains recognition from his peers and supporters.

“The little bull” Sam Leigh, having already led his thirds mates to a top of the ladder victory in an earlier game, belied his years, with a courageous, see ball get ball attitude and was another winner on the park.

Supporters are calling for a one-off Raging Bull Ollie Ford return to play on alongside his little namesake.

Others who battled up were Aaren McLean, Anthony Moleta and Brandon Ebert while full forward Andrew Padbury had to go into to defence to help.

Conor Daley is starting to show his class as fitness and touch kicks in, his season will only get better.

Injuries are hurting the senior side, all year the Towners have been left without a bench early on, that’s tough but not a reason - a bit of luck would be nice though.

This week Violet Town travel to plan an improved Longwood, possibly the most important game between the two clubs in years.

The towners travel as underdogs, a first for a very long time, hopefully good weather and good crowd witnesses a ripper.

Violet Town: 6.9.45

Nagambie: 21.21.147

Best: J.Herring, S.Leigh, C.Daley, A.McLean, B.Ebert and A.Padbury.

Goals: A.Padbury 2, R.Jennings, P.Sayakhot,

S.Leigh and A.McLean with one each.

The reserves, with help of a few thirds kids, backing up from the big win in the under 18s game had their best crack all season.

They hit the scoreboard early in the first quarter through one of the favorites for the under 18s goal kicking award, Montell Macfarlane.

Max Burton made his return from an injury suffered on the eve of round one and was superb in the middle for the Towners, driving the ball forward at every opportunity.

Little Tyler Green was eventually able to get on the end of the hard work and kick three majors.

Charlie Hall, out of the thirds, played on the wing

and was also very good for the towners.

Hopefully with a full complement of players this weekend the Towners seconds can give Longwood a good shake.

Violet Town: 4.0.24

Nagambie: 20.15.135

Best: M Burton, J Fuller, S Atkinson, C Hall, T Green, N

Robinson

Goals: T Green 3 M Macfarlane 1

The under 18s team continued their impressive start this season, with a perfect 4-0 record after the weekends win against Nagambie.

Despite the wet conditions, the team played with determination and skill, with Montell Macfarlane and Tyler Green leading the

way with three goals each.

‘The General’ Talleigh Mccabe was a standout in the backline, and ‘The Bull’ Sam Leigh bulldozed through the opposing midfielders.

The game was tight all day until Jye Dunn stepped up and kicked the sealer in the last five minutes, securing the win for Violet Town.

Overall, it was a great team effort, and the Towners should be proud of their unbeaten start to the season.

Violet town: 8.8 56

Nagambie 5.10 40

Best players- Charles Thompson, Sam Leigh, Sam Cox, Talleigh McCabe, Nathan Butler, Tyler Green.

Goal kickers- Montell MacFarlane (3), Tyler Green (3), Jye Dunn (1), Koby Ross (1).

RESERVES ACTION: Nagambie proved too strong for Violet Town.

CONGESTION: Nagambie’s Jono Moore taps the ball whilst being pressured by Violet Town’s Brandon Ebert.

TOO GOOD: Blake Fothergill was a standout in Nagambie’s dismantling of Violet Town. PHOTOS: Dale Mann