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CLASSIC CARS STOP IN EUROA THE Variety Bash, a long-running fundraising drive, visited Euroa on their way from Melbourne to Cairns. Participants were able to show off some of the classic and fun-themed vehicles to locals at the Seven Creeks Hotel. See story page 12

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Games push continues

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15 groups share grants

Acting on climate THE Strathbogie Shire Council discussed its Climate Change Action Plan during last week’s council meeting, passing a motion that will see it adopt the plan for 2022-2027.

After declaring a climate emergency in April 2021, council have been working with the community to develop a Climate Change Action Plan.

The initial draft of this plan was endorsed at a council meeting in April of this year, with community consultation following shortly after.

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The executive summary provided in the meeting outlined the aims and goals of the plan.

This included: • embedding climate emergency responses across all Shire business activities and decisions; • accelerating the Shire’s climate change adaptation

and mitigation actions to the speed and scale required to address the climate emergency; • directing the shire’s efforts to engage and empower the local community and business to foster cultural shifts, so that ongoing climate action becomes the new standard; • assist and support a just and fair transition to a prosperous decarbonised economy; and • create and enhance

collaboration and partnership opportunities between the shire, community and the broader climate emergency movement to amplify action and coordinate advocacy.

This action plan itself has five main areas with corporate (council) and community actions for each target area.

These areas are protecting our natural environment, reducing

our emissions, our climate resilient community, moving sustainably and advocating for change.

Council’s environment and waste coordinator Molly Odgers said the cost of implementing the plan would likely be in the range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year.

Council proposed several recommendations for the plan to be implemented during the meeting.

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Council acting on climate ■

From page 1 This firstly involved confirming that the Climate Change Action Plan 2022-2027 would be adopted.

Other recommendations included a commitment to net zero emissions for council business operations by 2025 and submitting a council emissions reduction pledge to the State Government under Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017 to demonstrate a strong commitment to climate action in the Shire.

Council has outlined they will report annually on the key achievements, highlights and challenges for the implementation of programs with updates and lessons learnt to be shared with the community in council’s annual report.

Community submissions were heard by community members, with those speaking providing enthusiasm for the plan.

“We applaud the plan, which is a comprehensive and relevant document to lead this shire in the foreseeable future,” one speaker said.

“It’s really essential if we’re serious about climate action,” another said.

“Anybody who questions the cost of action must question the cost of inaction.

“We know how much climate action is going to cost us but we will pay way more down the track if we do nothing.”

The motion to pass the recommendations was carried by councillors, with Cr Kristy Hourigan and Cr David Andrews voting against the motion.

Rainfall

(Euroa Township) Total rainfall for the week ending at 10am on Monday, August 22 was 22.8mm.

This includes 1.6mm on Monday, August 15, 0.8mm on Tuesday, 0.4 on Wednesday, 0.2mm on Thursday, 15.2mm on Friday, 4.4mm on Saturday and 0.2mm on Sunday, August 21.

ROWING PUSH CONTINUES: Council continues to advocate for rowing to be held in Nagambie at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Mayor Laura Binks and chief executive Julie Salomon visiting Melbourne last week.

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STRATHBOGIE Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks and chief executive officer Julie Salomon met with Victorian parliamentary representatives last week to further discuss Nagambie’s involvement in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

With the games set to be held in regional Victoria, there has been a strong desire from council to have Nagambie included due to its significant rowing facilities.

Cr Binks and Ms Salomon will also be attending a Victoria 2026 Partner Forum being held shortly with members of Victorian parliament responsible for the Commonwealth Games, the organising committee and the office of the

Commonwealth Games.

Acting Mayor Paul Murray spoke about the benefits that hosting rowing events would have for Nagambie and the wider region.

“The 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria provides a huge opportunity for the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre to enhance its potential to be the only Victorian international venue of choice for Commonwealth Games 2026 rowing and for future regattas for years to follow,” he said.

“Strathbogie Shire Council has been strongly advocating to Government to restore rowing to the games and to host the events at Lake Nagambie.

“Lake Nagambie is currently home to National, State and local flatwater rowing.

“The Regatta Centre precinct offers capacity to expand and accommodate inland coastal rowing including a new large beach, open water, plus exceptional spectator services and improved athlete facilities.

“It’s the perfect place to inland coastal rowing at the Victoria 2026 Games.

“While our 2km long flatwater rowing course facilities are undisputed, we also have the capacity to host two inland coastal rowing events such as 4-6km endurance event, and beach sprints.

“Coastal rowing and beach sprints are confirmed 2022 Youth Olympic Games event and under consideration for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

“We are also aware that

World Rowing is keen to see Coastal Rowing (beach sprints) included in the Victoria 2026 games.

“We fully support their bid.

“Council has shown we can deliver events of this capacity by hosting the Australian Rowing Nationals.

“This opportunity would not simply draw international tourists to our region, it would enhance social, economic, and environmental outcomes across Northeast Victoria, which has so far missed out in the Regional Games.

“This once in a lifetime investment in the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre will provide a legacy that allows our venue and region to host international rowing, festivals and community events into the future.”

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BOOST FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS: 15 community groups in the Strathbogie Shire have received funding as part of council’s Community Grants Program, including the Euroa Miniature Railway pictured here.

15 groups receive funding

By GUS RIDDER SOME 15 community groups have received funding as part of the Strathbogie Shire Council Community Grants funding program for 2022-2023.

The funding program opened on June 1 and closed on June 30.

With 15 applications received, all applicants were approved for funding under the program.

The intent of the Community Grants Program has been to provide an opportunity for community groups to undertake projects that complement the focus areas of Council and encourage participation in a community activity at all stages of the project from planning to completion.

Applications were able to be made in one of four categories: active and healthy communities; arts and culture; environment and sustainability; and facilities and infrastructure.

A fifth category ‘Small Project Grants’ remains open all financial year, or until funds are expended.

The total budget allocation for the 2022-2023 Community Grants Program is $115,000.

An additional allocation of $30,000 was made to the Community Grants Program 2022/23 following the 2022/23 draft budget submission period.

Following council’s evaluation process, it was recommended that council support 15 community projects and an expenditure totalling $62,428.00.

Officers recommended the remaining amount of $52,572.00 be utilised by implementing a second round of community grants with a budget allocation of $37,572 opening October 1, 2022.

It was also recommended that $8000 be allocated to support the existing small projects grants and that $7000 be allocated to

capacity building workshops for community groups.

Councillors were pleased with the funding program and encouraged more groups to apply for the next round.

Cr Reg Dickinson said, “This is great having 15 applications received and 15 grants approved”.

“All of these organisations deserve credit for what they do and its terrific to see a new group, little athletics in Nagambie,” he said.

“Well done to all of these groups.”

Cr Kristy Hourigan said, “I believe the community grants program improves local community participation and vibrancy and I thank all the groups who have applied”.

“I encourage more groups to apply in October,” she said.

The list of the projects to receive funding can be found below.

• Nagambie Senior Citizens

Centre Inc - $5000; • Euroa Village Farmers Market - $2680; • Nagambie Recreation Reserve - $5000; • Nagambie Historical Society Inc. - $5000; • Tablelands Community Centre Inc. - $3121; • Strathbogie Golf Club - $4425 • Euroa Miniature Railway $3655; • Shadforth Nature Reserve $4487; • Longwood Community Centre - $5000; • Violet Town Bowls Club $4500; • Avenel Bowling Club - $3884; • Little Athletics Nagambie Inc. - $5000; • Community Learning Euroa Inc. - $3953; • Violet Town Arts, Music & Performance Collective Inc. $5000 ; and • Friends of Small Reserves $1723.

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Community Information Have your say: Draft Tree Management Plan We’re asking our community to share their thoughts, feedback and advice on our Draft Tree Management Plan.

The plan provides the framework for the maintenance, renewal and risk management of all tree assets growing on Council owned and managed land.

This includes trees within designated roads and other reserves in Strathbogie Shire.

The Draft Plan does not cover trees within Environmental Significance, Vegetation Protection and Heritage Overlays – these are administered by the Council’s Planning Department.

It also excludes trees on private property, Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), VicTrack, VicRoads, DELWP and Parks Victoria managed land, or any other land for which Council does not have responsibility.

To view the draft plan and have your say go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Free workshops to assist community groups enhance their skills We’re hosting a series of workshops to assist community groups in building their skills. The Community Capacity Building Workshops will be held online covering two topics across four workshops.

The first workshop Valuing Our Volunteers will provide a simple framework for best-practice volunteer management and support while the second topic Fundraising 101 will focus on a simple step-by-step approach to strategically fundraising organisations.

Event and booking details are as follows: ąŗ Monday 26 September, 1pm-4pm, Valuing Our Volunteers | Join via: https://events.humanitix.com/ valuing-our-volunteers-strathbogieshire-council ąŗ Tuesday 27 September, 6.30pm9.30pm, Valuing Our Volunteers | Join via: https://events.humanitix. com/valuing-our-volunteersstrathbogie-shire-council-tejexjxw ąŗ Wednesday 28 September, 1pm4pm, Fundraising 101 | Bookings via: https://events.humanitix.com/ fundraising-101-strathbogie-shirecouncil ąŗ Thursday 29 September, 6.30pm9.30pm, Fundraising 101 | Bookings via: https://events.humanitix.com/ fundraising-101-strathbogie-shirecouncil-6nyo6lpr Join our Streetscape working groups for Strathbogie and Violet Town We’re also calling for expressions of interest from community members in Strathbogie and Violet Town to join our streetscape working groups. The working groups will: ąŗ ensure community input into the next Draft Streetscape Plan for Strathbogie and Violet Town ąŗ capture local knowledge, issues, and opportunities and ąŗ plan a draft streetscape design with the Council appointed designer. ąŗ We’re looking for collaborative people who can share their thoughts and help spread the word.

To complete an EOI head to www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au The St Kilda Film Festival Regional Tour is returning to our Shire!

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

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Laura Binks said the event was a chance to discover Australia’s diverse filmmaking talent with a curated program featuring 12 of the country’s top short films. Event details are as follows: ąŗ Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm and Sunday 18 September, 4pm. Cost: $10 per ticket. Bookings: https://www. trybooking.com/CBLAN Tender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: ąŗ Strathbogie Memorial Hall Roof Upgrade (contract number 22/23-12).

Tenders will be received until 4pm on 14 September 2022. ąŗ Supply and fit out of shipping container for ARTBOX (contract number 22/23-04). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 31 August 2022. ąŗ Design, Landscape and Irrigation of Whroovale Estate Open Space – Nagambie (Contract Number 22/2314). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. ąŗ The development of a Playground and Open Space Strategy, including Detailed Design of a Nature Play Space in Euroa (contract number 22/23-05). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. ąŗ 2022-2023 Roads Reseal Program – Various Local Roads within Strathbogie Shire (contact Footpath and curb work, Bury St, Euroa (contract number 22/23-11).

Tenders will be received until 4pm, Wednesday, August 31, 2022. ąŗ Construction of a new truck wash at Euroa Saleyards (contact number 22/23-09). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. ąŗ Development of a Master Plan for the employment investigation area identified within the Nagambie Grown Management Strategy 2020 (contract number 21/22-54). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 31 August 2022. ąŗ Redesign and landscape of Euroa Swimming Pool Fountain Garden (contract number 22/23-08).

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EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au. Tenders and Expression of Interests can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

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STRATHBOGIE Shire Council is hosting a series of free workshops to assist community groups in building their skills and effectiveness.

The Community Capacity Building Workshops will be held online and will cover two topics across four workshops.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks said the first workshop ‘Valuing Our Volunteers’ would provide a simple framework for best-practice volunteer management and support.

“We want to support community groups, so their volunteers have a great experience working with them, and they get the best from their volunteers,” Cr Binks said.

“The session will cover how to recruit the best people to do

the best job for your organisation, the essentials of supporting your volunteers to be their best and best-practice people management for working with volunteers.”

Cr Binks said the second topic ‘Fundraising 101’ would focus on a simple step-bystep approach to strategically fundraising.

“This session covers how to assess your needs, and the best approaches to fundraising, how to develop an effective fundraising plan to help you move forward and where to go if you need further help to find funding,” Cr Binks said.

There will be a day and evening session for both topics at the end of September.

Event and booking details are as follows:

• Valuing our Volunteers: Monday, September 26 from 1pm-4pm. Join via: https:// events.humanitix.com/valuingour-volunteers-strathbogieshire-council.

• Valuing Our Volunteers: Tuesday, September 27 from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Join via: https://events.humanitix.com/ valuing-our-volunteers-strathbogie-shire-council-tejexjxw.

• Fundraising 101: Wednesday, September 28 from 1pm-4pm. Bookings via: https://events.humanitix.com/ fundraising-101-strathbogieshire-council.

• Fundraising 101: Thursday, September 29 from 6.30pm9.30pm. Bookings via: https:// events.humanitix.com/fundraising-101-strathbogie-shirecouncil-6nyo6lpr.

OPPORTUNITIES: The second draft of the Nagambie Streetscape Plan enhances pedestrian crossing points and creates a central plaza within the median strip.

Feedback sought for next draft of streetscape plan NEW projects from the community’s wish list have been added to the Nagambie Streetscape Plan following the announcement of its second draft.

More parking for cars and long vehicles and the retention of the divided road on the north bound have been added to the proposed streetscape plan.

Strathbogie Shire Council is now calling for feedback on the second draft of the streetscape plans after efforts were made to address the community’s thoughts and advice.

Mayor Laura Binks said another change to draw to the community’s attention was a new round-a-bout at the southern entry to Nagambie, which was initiated to create further parking options.

The existing number of parking bays ranges from 186 to 176 (depending on the amount of trucks, cars and trailers parked within the long bays).

The second draft plan provides about 200 vehicle park-

ing spaces, indicating an increase of around 25 parking spots.

Based on community feedback, the draft has also included landscaping on the Goulburn-Valley Highway diamond interchange round-about at Mitchellstown Road.

“We have worked hard to address the community’s feedback, while retaining the bigger revitalised green spaces, improved pedestrian access and revitalisation of the central business district,” Cr Binks said.

“Council is now seeking community feedback on the second draft of the plans.”

The High Street design has also put a focus on key landmarks like the water tower, cenotaph, old mill and the median strip.

The plans outline the potential relocation of public amenities, improved footpaths and street plantings, an alfresco area for outdoor dining and market spaces in the central median strip that interact with the shops.

The aim of the streetscape masterplan is to improve

the commercial vitality of High Street by delivering infrastructure improvements that: • creates a distinctive sense of place for local residents, visitors and businesses; • provides a high-quality, attractive public space where people want to visit and shop; and • improves the attractiveness, comfort, accessibility, connectivity and safety of High Street.

“Key features of the masterplan include quality pavement, street trees, garden beds, gathering nodes, furniture and public art,” Cr Binks said.

“There are six stages outlined in the draft plan at a cost of about $1.5 million, with stage one implementation estimated to cost $280,000.

“The staged approach allows council to progress works over time, but the plans also allow us to apply for funding opportunities that could see these plans come to life more quickly.”

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Nats candidate discusses new role

By GUS RIDDER THE recently confirmed Nationals candidate for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has spoken about stepping into her first role in politics and the lead up to being selected to represent the party in a trip to Euroa last week.

“Last Tuesday was preselection for the candidacy,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Kristy Hourigan from the local council stood as well and she’s brilliant.

“It’s exciting for the party to have two young women with families contending for the seat.

“It says a lot about what Steph Ryan achieved to attract that sort of calibre to the role.

“I’m looking forward to working with her in the lead up to the election.

“We both have similarities in our passion for the region and what we want to achieve.

“There’s a fight and determination to get investment for the region.”

Despite not having a past affiliation to the Nationals, Ms Cleeland is adamant that they are a perfect match.

“Being a journalist I didn’t have any affiliation with the party beforehand but had spoken at one of their women’s conferences in the past,” she said.

Some areas of concern have already been identified as crucial for the area according to Ms Cleeland.

“Already, health and education are two major ones,” she said.

“I’ve seen a massive disparity of investment between the city and regional areas.”

This week Ms Cleeland has already spoken about waiting lists and the pressure that regional hospitals are under.

“I have experienced firsthand the enormous pressure our local hospitals are under because they are not properly resourced - and that was before COVID struck,” she said.

“The Andrews Labor Government claims it has overhauled the system yet there are 87,725 Victorians across the state who still facing uncertainty around crucial surgery.

“At the current rate, waiting lists will remain above pre-COVID levels until 2029.

“That is simply not good enough for locals who are in pain and desperately in need of surgery.

“People in our region are being forced to live with conditions that should have been fixed a long time ago.”

The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday, November 26.

CLEELAND TALKS NEW ROLE: Nationals candidate for the seat of Euroa Annabelle Cleeland spoke about the preselection process, the campaign trail and priorities in a visit to Euroa last week.

“At that conference I acknowledged the need to look at the grassroots level, make policy that’s coming from the community and identifying and solving problems for the community.

“There were rigorous questions from the party to make sure I was aligned with their views.

“Views on climate action,

water challenges, health and education were all areas that were discussed.”

Ms Cleeland explained how she plans to prepare for the November election and the similarities to how she campaigned for the preselection.

“The way I tackled preselection is the way I’ll treat these next few months,” she said.

“I campaigned and visited every member personally to hear their concerns and values, and to make sure that they trusted me as an individual and saw my capabilities to do the job well.

“The next three months is going to be a lot of hard work; doorknocking, meeting people and listening to what the community’s needs are.

“It’s about making sure people know who I am as a person and to make them know they can trust me as their candidate.

“I’ll be visiting every town, meeting as many people as possible and introducing myself as a person.

“We’ll listen to the community and find out what their priorities are ahead of the election.”

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Strathbogie Heritage Day receives council support

By GUS RIDDER THE Strathbogie Heritage Day will receive $1506 in sponsorship funding from the Strathbogie Shire Council following a successful application approved during last week’s council meeting.

The Heritage Day is being organised by the Strathbogie Tablelands History Group who are planning for the event to be held on October 30.

The event aims to celebrate the history of the township and the region, leaving a lasting legacy to attract tourists to the town.

A ‘Heritage Trail’ with 11 interpretative panels at historical buildings and places of significance throughout the township of Strathbogie will be unveiled.

The panels were designed, manufactured, and installed through a Victorian government grant.

The 100th anniversary of St Andrews Church and the 120th anniversary of the Strathbogie General Store will also be commemorated on the day.

The day will commence with the walking and unveiling of the 11 signs by a direct descendant of families involved with each of the sites.

This will be followed by afternoon tea at the hall and a barbecue at the general store.

Both the hall and church will be open and display historical information and photos marking the rich history of the region.

The funding request included a financial contribution of $1301 to help cover event costs including; event insurance, signage, tracks and trails walk

FUNDING CONFIRMED FOR HERITAGE DAY: The Strathbogie Tablelands History Group have received $1506 in funding from council to help support the Heritage Day planned for October this year. The Heritage Day will have several photos such as this one shown as part of the event.

PHOTO: Strathbogie Tablelands History Group brochures, hire of portable toilets, and in-kind sponsorship to the value of $205 to waive council’s equipment hire fees for the PA and marquee.

The event application was deemed to be of an acceptable standard, with the application scoring 16/25 in the sponsorship program criteria assessment.

Council allocated $30,000 in the 2022/2023 Budget to the sponsorship program to sponsor events held in the Strathbogie Shire that meet the sponsorship program criteria, and are submitted in line with the guidelines.

Beyond granting the funding, the shire also recommended that they’d work with the Strathbogie Tablelands History Group to reduce overall waste produced at the event through the implementation of the objectives of both the Waste Wise Events Guidelines and Sustainable Strathbogie 2030 in being “A Zero Waste Shire”.

A further recommendation made it a condition of funding that the Strathbogie Tablelands History Group comply with COVID-19 directions issued by the Minister of Health and/or Department

Liberal candidate Hearn discusses issues for region

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The motion was carried during the council meeting, with encouraging words provided to the history group about the ‘Heritage Day’.

“I think it’s great that the Strathbogie Tablelands History Group is putting together an event for the community,” Cr Sally Hayes-Burke said.

“These community events really enrich the experience of living in the shire and hopefully some visitors come as well.

“It’s a privilege of being on council to be able to support these community events.”

LIBERAL candidate for the seat of Euroa, Brad Hearn has shared his view on the council rates model, while also speaking on the changes needed for the state’s Land Act. Mr Hearn echoed comments made by the local government Liberal representative Richard Riordan’s call for a more equitable council rates model.

In partnership with the VFF (Victorian Farmers Federation) Mr Riordan had recently announced a call for review.

“The system is ready and long overdue for a comprehensive review,” Mr Hearn said.

“Once again there is a country and city divide and it is time that we correct the city focus of the State Government and remind them that the regions matter.”

“Fairness is important and those living outside of Melbourne need to see more of it.

“We are striving for real solutions that have a direct positive impact on daily life for all Victorians.

“A comprehensive review into Rating Tax will achieve this for all Victorians”.

EUROA CANDIDATE DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES: Liberal Party candidate Brad Hearn has said there needs to be changes made to both the current rate payment system and the Land Act. PHOTO: Brad Hearn Richard Riordan and the VFF called for working towards a more equitable model.

“The current system is unsustainable and unfair for Victorians,” Mr Riordan said.

“It’s time for a comprehensive review of the local government rating tax.”

Mr Hearn also spoke about amendments he believed were necessary to the Land Act of 1958

and the Land regulations set out in 2021.

According to Mr Hearn, in the Land (regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations 2021, there is limited preventative measures in place to ensure biosecurity; stock and public safety around free roaming stock; environmental integrity concerning waste and rubbish management.

“These current regulations are detrimental to our rural communities and the health and safety of our people and of the environment,” Mr Hearn said.

Mr Hearn also said that under current law, Crown Land Licence holders are not protected from liability for injury or death occurring from the public use of land and have been required by insurers to increase their level of insurance to cover these risks.

“New laws need to be amended to ensure effective bio security and environmental measures,” he said.

“This includes the Licensed Holder being aware of the presence of people on their Licensed River Frontage and ensures that livestock and harvests are protected from threat and mismanagement.

“It is vital that amendments are made.

“This is policy is well supported by the community and it looks after the best interests of the camper and the property.

“Ultimately this policy change will ensure better biosecurity and better protection for our agricultural industry.”

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Water project reaches halfway mark GOULBURN-Murray Water’s (GMW) Water Efficiency Project recently reached a significant milestone, with the project set to increase water savings and jobs for the region.

The project will generate 15.9GL in water savings annually once it is completed in 2023.

It is now generating more than half of this total, creating 8GL in savings annually subject to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) water savings audit.

GMW’s Water Efficiency Project follows on from the Connections Project.

It is comprised of various asset reconfigurations throughout the GoulburnMurray Irrigation District (GMID), including the treatment of 1,021 outlets and more than 250km of channel, including the conversion of numerous sections of channel into pipelines.

Water Efficiency Project director Frank Fisseler said he was pleased with the project’s progress.

“Water is an increasingly valuable resource and it is crucial we create savings where possible,” he said.

“8GL of savings is substantial, but we still have plenty of work to go.

“Once we complete the

HALFWAY POINT: A project from Goulburn-Murray Water to improve water savings is progressing well, with construction expected to create around 1000 regional job. Pictured here is ongoing construction at the Kerang pipeline.

Project, we anticipate it will have improved irrigation standards for more than 1000 GMW customers across the GMID.” The Commonwealth Government is funding the $177.5 million Water Efficiency Project.

It is expected to achieve

an estimated regional Gross Domestic Product increase of $167.5 million when complete.

“It’s not just a great project for irrigators, it’s a great project for the region,” Mr Fisseler said.

“The construction alone will produce about 1000 re-

X-RAY SERVICE OPENING SOON We are very excited to announce the much-awaited return of X-Ray to Euroa for our community will commence early September.

Members of the community told us that having no X-Ray was the number one health-related issue for the town.

Euroa Health are so pleased to be bringing this service back after years of planning and fundraising. We have state of the art new imaging equipment, with low dose radiation, suitable for people of all ages, including children.

We need community to support this service to make it viable.

X-Ray bookings open in September.

Next time you are referred for general X-Ray, it doesn’t matter which provider is on the referral slip, please call Lynne in the hospital to book on (03) 5795 0393.

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gional jobs, and the project will ensure the region can continue to be an agricultural hub.”

The project team enjoyed a busy irrigation off-season between May 15 and August 14, including ongoing works to install two fully automated pumped pipe-

lines in Kerang and Waaia.

GMW was able to lower channels as needed across the GMID to allow staff to progress works in areas that would normally be below the water line.

The project team will be continuing to undertake works during the irrigation

season to ensure that the Water Efficiency Project is delivered on time.

The Water Efficiency Project is on track for completion in mid-2023.

To learn more about the project head to https:// www.waterefficiencyproject.com.au/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wallis confirmed for local food and wine festival

By GUS RIDDER TASTES of the Goulburn has announced footballer Mitch Wallis will be the official 2022 ambassador of the event, throwing his support behind the region’s premier food and wine festival which is celebrating its 20th year.

Western Bulldogs player and son of former Bulldogs legend Stephen Wallis, Mitch along with his wife Emily and children Charlotte and William have a strong connection to the region.

The family run a farm in Tallarook, and when he gets a break from footy, Mitch enjoys spending quality time with his father Stephen and mother Sue on the farm.

“I’m very fortunate to have such a strong connection to the Goulburn Valley Region,” he said.

“Given my passion and love of good food and wine, I’m delighted and grateful to become an ambassador for Tastes of

the Goulburn.

“I’m also excited to be taking part in the Producer’s Kitchen.

“It will be a great opportunity to share the kitchen with other locals.”

Nina Stocker, Tastes of the Goulburn committee spokesperson, spoke about the announcement.

“We are delighted to welcome Mitch as an ambassador to this iconic event,” Ms Stocker said.

“He is an incredible role model having carved a very successful career in the AFL at the highest level and is passionate about the region and what it produces.”

Tastes of the Goulburn will be held on Saturday, October 15 in Seymour.

The event will showcase winemakers, brewers, restauranteurs, producers, distillers, growers, chefs, musicians and entertainers from the Mitchell Shire, Goulburn Valley, Upper Goulburn, Nagambie Lakes and Strathbogie Regions.

AMBASSADOR CONFIRMED: Western Bulldogs footballer Mitch Wallis has been announced as an ambassador for Tastes of Goulburn, a local food and wine festival. Mitch Wallis is pictured here with his wife Emily and children Charlotte and William.

FUNDING PROVIDED FOR SHOW AND SHINE: Council passed a motion to provide the National Show and Shine Euroa with $3000 in sponsorship funding, down from the $5000 initially requested.

Council partners with Show and Shine again THE Strathbogie Shire Council will provide $3000 towards event costs for the Australian National Show and Shine in Euroa after a motion was passed in last week’s council meeting.

The initial request from Euroa Show and Shine Incorporated was for $5000 to be used to help cover the cost of traffic management and event insurance.

The event, scheduled for October 2 is an annual car and bike display that attracts many tourists to the town and region.

The event attracts over 1000 cars and motorcycles and over 7000 people to the town and potentially more to the region.

The one-day event involves the celebration and display of motorbikes, cars, stalls, entertainment and food, held at the Seven Creeks Parkland area.

The council recommendation said it is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Euroa

and surrounds to the automotive community and associated visitors.

This event has been run for 19 years in Euroa, with previous sponsorships being approved for mounts between $2000-$3000 on most occasions.

The application scored 17/25 in the Sponsorship Program criteria assessment.

Council have said the event will result in several significant social and economic benefits to the Strathbogie Shire Community and will be delivered in line with council’s events and regulatory policies and procedures.

The partial funding was recommended due to the demonstrated demand for event sponsorship funds, and that this event has been funded on multiple occasions, in previous years.

Councillors discussed the continued funding of the event

during the meeting and if the sponsorship needed to continue.

“I was wondering when do you stop sponsorship, I note that they have been getting sponsorship for 19 years,” Cr Reg Dickinson said.

“The aim for these types of events is to become self-sufficient; don’t you think 19 years is sufficient time to be established?”

Director of community and planning Amanda Tingay responded to the councillor’s claims.

“I cannot confirm if council has provided financial support for all 19 years the event has been running,” she said.

“The sponsorship program does encourage that events become sustainable over time, on this occasion the request has come in for $5000 and we’re recommending a reducing amount of $3000.

“We note the event hasn’t

run for a couple of years due to the COVID pandemic.”

Cr David Andrews moved a motion that the recommendation be adopted.

“I think its pleasing that council can support events like this around our shire,” he said.

“It’s well worth supporting” Cr Raeburn provided his support for the event too.

“I’d like to congratulate the Euroa Show and Shine for getting this event going because the last three years they’ve had trouble trying to get things up again,” he said.

Cr Murray also spoke positively about the event and its benefits to the community.

“It’s a great event for the shire,” he said.

“I believe we ought to continue supporting this event which is a great success for the area.”

The motion was passed and sponsorship will continue for this year’s event.

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Strengthen family violence laws MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tania Maxwell has spoken about the proposal from Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party to make family violence in the presence of a child a summary offence.

Tania Maxwell said the proposal put by party state leader and Western Victoria MP Stuart Grimley had been developed with support from Toby*, a child survivor, and victim survivors including Rosie Batty and Simone O’Brien to recognise the impact of family violence on children.

Toby came to Parliament on Monday to talk about watching his mother being physically assaulted.

“On one occasion he thought she would be killed, but police and courts don’t see Toby as a victim,” Ms Maxwell said.

“Yet what he saw continues to have a profound impact on his life.

“The latest Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data shows more than 77 per cent of children who witnessed a family violence incident reported to police had an interaction

with the justice system within five years.

“This shows it’s an issue that needs to be urgently addressed.”

The motion proposes a maximum two-year prison term for those convicted of family violence witnessed by a child.

The offence would include violence that is damaging but may not be physical.

The party also proposes that offenders be required to participate in ‘Caring Dads’, a men’s behaviour change program now offered in

Primary school students put pen to paper for animal welfare VICTORIAN children are being invited to participate in the third annual ‘Pawsome Stories’, an RSPCA writing competition for students in grades three-six.

Children’s author Cameron Macintosh is returning as a special guest judge for the competition that to invites children to put their writing skills to the test in the name of improving animal welfare.

The competition begun this year on August 17 and will conclude on October 2.

Participants can choose to write either a fictional story about ‘the day I found out my pet has superpowers’ or a non-fiction essay about ‘how pets were important during the COVID-19 lockdowns.’

Mr Macintosh, author of the Max Booth Future Sleuth series, said he has been impressed with the quality of writing he has seen from young Victorian’s who entered the competition in previous years.

“I am very excited to be back for the third year of Pawsome Stories and to see what our writers come up with this year,” he said.

“The writing each year is so impressive and I really enjoy reading how children convey their connection to animals in creative ways.

“Best of luck to all of the budding writers out there - I

WRITING COMPETITION FOR KIDS: The RSPCA is hosting their third annual ‘Pawsome Stories’, a writing contest for children to help improve animal welfare.

PHOTO: Drew Perales on Unsplash can’t wait to read your work!”

RSPCA Victoria chief executive officer Dr Liz Walker said that the organisation hopes the competition will foster a connection with younger generations resulting in their support of RSPCA’s goal to end cruelty to all animals in the years to come.

“We know that kids keep it real, and it’s been fantastic to see a genuine love of animals in our participants over the past couple of years,” Dr Walker said.

“We hope that Pawsome Stories sparks an interest in animal welfare that will benefit both the child and the adult they grow to be, ultimately creating a kinder future for animals.”

Young writers can join the

competition by submitting their entry to pawsomestories@rspcavic.org.au before October 2.

Winners and runners-up will be decided by Dr Liz Walker and special guest judges, including Cameron Macintosh.

All participants will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at the RSPCA barn in Burwood, with prizes up for grabs including a trophy, Dymocks voucher and a visit to the RSPCA barn for the winning children’s whole class.

Runners up will receive a Dymocks voucher and an Adoptables plush toy.

For more information visit: rspcavic.org/pawsomestories/.

Melbourne and Geelong but turning away clients because of overwhelming demand and inadequate funding.

“Despite $3.5 billion of spending in the family violence sector since Victoria’s 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence, spending is not keeping up with demand for services,” Ms Maxwell said.

“Crime data shows children were present in 33,216 family incidents reported for the year ending March 2022.

“This means kids were present in more than 36 per cent

of all family incidents reported to police across the state.”

Ms Maxwell said research into establishing a Specialist Family Violence Court in Victoria’s North East showed family incidents were rife across Northern Victoria.

“In Mildura, family incidents reported in the year to March were 160pc above the Victorian average of 1360 incidents per 100,000 people,” she said.

“In Swan Hill incidents were 132pc above the state average, in Benalla 92pc, Greater Shepparton 84pc,

Campaspe 72pc, Wangaratta 56pc, Wodonga 47pc, Mitchell 46pc, and Greater Bendigo 44pc.

“It’s a shocking reality and on too many occasions it’s seen by children who are more likely to become victims and perpetrators, relieve their trauma with alcohol and drugs, and get into trouble with the law when they are older - especially boys.

“That’s why we need to make this an offence.”

[NOTE: Toby* is not the child’s real name]

Australian livestock industry providing support to Indonesia THE Australian livestock industry has invested in additional on-the-ground measures to further support the Indonesian biosecurity response to foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) will provide $1.3 million to help fund an Indonesian FMD vaccine support project.

Through the funding boost, importers will purchase up to 600,000 vaccine doses for Australian cattle entering Indonesian feedlots.

The vaccines will be administered by importers and funding provided on a cost recovery basis by MLA. Australian Live Exporters’ Council chief executive officer Mark Harvey-Sutton said this was another way that the industry was helping provide security for Indonesian importers.

“Providing assistance for vaccinations is a practical measure that will help give importers confidence and slow the spread of FMD,” Mr Harvey-Sutton said.

“It will help allow Indonesian importers to continue operating with fewer hurdles and build on our years of partnership with Indonesian industry.”

MLA managing director

• MLA managing director Jason Strong. PHOTO: MLA Jason Strong said MLA would also be providing local expertise and support via the Livestock Export Program (LEP) in-market team, who will provide updated information and act as the link between industry and government.

“This will help with consistent messaging regarding policy and operational matters, distribution of training materials and key information to industry, and coordination of Australia/ Indonesia industry meetings and updates,” Mr Strong said.

These measures are in addition to MLA’s partnership with the Australian Government to deliver a practical and comprehensive biosecurity support program to Indonesia.

As part of the program, $2 million will be invested

over 18 months, providing technical and training support to: • instil long term biosecurity capacity to manage exotic diseases; • minimise disruption to the live cattle trade; • build the Indonesian Government’s confidence in their feedlot sector to manage diseases to continue trade and food security; and • assist Indonesian smallholders to manage and minimise disease spread.

Mr Strong said the program of investment and activities would reduce the risk of FMD incursion into Australia and protect the important trading relationship with Indonesia.

“The Australian livestock industry is committed to supporting Indonesia with its disease suppression efforts,” Mr Strong said.

“Australia remains free of FMD. “It is important that government, industry, the supply chain and the general public continue to work together to keep it that way.

“We have successfully done this for over 100 years and industry and government are taking practical steps to ensure that continues.”

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Horses, trains and castles and show and shine

By RAY READ AT this year’s Australian National Shown and Shine Euroa, the magic Area 5 of the Seven Creeks Park will again be bustling with a variety of kids’ entertainment together with some unique attractions, including food and coffee outlets.

For the kids, the Hay Ho Jumping Castle will return.

Then there’s the great little petting zoo, with cute and cuddly animals for children to interact with.

The famous Euroa Mini Railway is up and running, with rides for all, and a new, recently-added “station” along the track.

This year will see the return of one of our most popular forms of family entertainment - Vicki and Bill Higgins, with “Blaze” and “Baddy”, their two Clydesdale cross draft horses.

This great attraction first appeared at our show in 2018.

The Higgins family are local people, hailing from Woodfield near Bonny Doon and have been in the horse and buggy business for around nine years.

Their association with draft horses goes back much further though, for more than 25 years.

At the event, you will see a bright yellow 4-wheel lorry

ACTIVITIES CONFIRMED: The Australian National Shown and Shine Euroa has confirmed a variety of kids’ entertainment together with some unique attractions, including food and coffee outlets. (complete with 4-wheel disc brakes) with Vicki driving the two Clydesdale cross geldings.

A specialist breed, the majestic Clydesdales were literally the work-horses which were responsible for much of the pre-tractor haulage around Australia when early farmers were developing their land.

In 2014, Clydesdales celebrated “100 years in harness at the Royal Melbourne Show.”

Vicki and Bill and Blaze and Baddy will be offering rides around the area at the event on October 2.

Children will love the big placid Clydesdales which are really an attraction in their own right, and riding in a carriage behind them is indeed an experience not to be forgotten.

Also in Area 5 will be the Benalla Aero Club’s 24 litre V12 Rolls Royce Merlin engine, the

“engine that won WW2”, when various versions powered the Spitfire and Mustang fighters, and the Lancaster and other heavy bombers in several Allied Air Forces.

The speedway and race cars live in Area 5 too, with a special display of pristine FJ Holdens on show to help celebrate the Euroa Show and Shine’s tribute to the Holden in Australia, and the return of the “LapreCorn” race car.

Last but not least, the Australian Defence Force is bringing the $2.45m Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, the same armoured fighting vehicle that former Defence Minister Peter Dutton sent twenty units to Ukraine recently.

Another 20 have seen sent since that.

Don’t miss Area 5 at the Australian National Show and Shine on Sunday, October 2.

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

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

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

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GOAT SHOW: The Euroa Show will showcase several miniature and dairy goats this year for the first time in their 130-year history.

Goats to debut at Euroa Show

By KATE HARCOURT THE Euroa Show is fast approaching and at the 130th annual show, for the first time ever, there will be a section for dairy and miniature goats.

Goats first came into Australia with Captain Phillip on the First Fleet in 1788 as they were commonly used to supply milk on any sea voyage and took up less room then cattle therefore they were often known as ‘the poor man’s cow’.

No official records were kept but it is known that one member of the Dairy Goat Society of Australia, Mr John Chisolm of Wantalana Stud in Queensland, was breeding dairy goats around 1900.

In 1913, New South Wales Department of Agriculture recognised the growing need for breed improvement and imported the Saanen breed from Europe and they were utilised to improve milking and milk quality of goats in Australia.

The first meeting for the now named Dairy Goat Society of Australia was held in Brookvale, north of Sydney in 1934 at the time being named The Milch Goat Society of Australasia with 15 members.

In 1944, further high standard Saanen and Toggenburg goats were sourced and imported into Australia.

This is only a small snippet of the rich Dairy Goats in Australian history but shows the how dairy goats played an important part in the colonisation of our country.

While goats were transported to Australia back in 1788 as a source of meat, milk and fibre, there is evidence to state that goats were survivors of shipwrecks even earlier and some of these became feral, adapting to the Australian environment and became known as the Australian Bush Goat - found in scrublands in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

Bush goats have been

captured over the years and bred, creating domesticated offspring.

Australian Miniature goats are direct descendants of the Australian Bush Goat.

In 2003 a group of Australian Bush Goat enthusiasts joined together to promote Miniature goats as ‘designer pet breed’ to the broader public.

Since then there have been many societies and groups involved in improving the quality of miniature bred goats throughout Australia.

This rich history of the dairy and miniature goat breed throughout Australia shows the importance and dedication that individuals and societies have had on the breed throughout Australia.

The show hopes the community will embrace this new display of quality animals we have throughout our region and look forward to many more years of quality goats being showcased at the Annual Show for many years to come.

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Contribute to a special anniversary time capsule AS part of our 125th anniversary, the Euroa Gazette will be burying a time capsule at the showgrounds during the Euroa Agricultural Show on October 22, 2022.

The Euroa Gazette has purchased a 26L stainless steel time capsule for this event, which will be opened in 25 years on the newspaper’s 150th anniversary in 2047.

Businesses, schools, sports clubs, families and individuals of all ages are encouraged to submit something for this special occasion.

Contributions can be made directly to the Euroa Gazette office at 45-47 Railway St, Euroa on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

All contributions are to be submitted to the office in an envelope no larger than A4 sized.

Please ensure that the envelope is addressed to the intended recipients with name and current address, and that your own name and address is written on the back of the envelope.

A gold coin donation towards the Euroa Agricultural Society will be required with all submissions.

Some ideas for items to include: Ƕ Photos Ƕ Letters (to future self, children, grandchildren, partner, friend) Ƕ Paintings and drawings Ƕ Bucket Lists Ƕ Write down your dreams and goals Ƕ Favourite recipes Ƕ Scorecards, team photos, sports reports Ƕ Magazines Ƕ Tickets (concerts, sporting events, movies) Ƕ Diary/Journal entries Ƕ Yearbooks Ƕ Postage stamps Ƕ Catalogues, menus and brochures Ƕ Bank notes, coins and cheques Ƕ Footy cards Ƕ Favourite comics Ƕ Family tree

Items that we will be unable to accept are: Ƕ Food Ƕ Corrosive items Ƕ Batteries Ƕ Plastic toys Ƕ Clothes Ƕ Items that cannot fit within an A4 envelope.

The 130th Annual Euroa Agricultural Show will be held on October 22 and 23, following a two-year break due to the COVID pandemic.

The show will have a variety of fun events such as animal judging, shearing, a snake pit, an animal nursery, carnival rides and sideshows, showbags, trade exhibits, public bar, food stalls and more.

It promises to be an exciting and enjoyable event for the entire region and for all those who attend.

More information on the show can be found at http://www.euroashow. org.au/.

Time Capsule Recovered: This time capsule was buried at the laying of the Foundation Stone during the building of the new hospital on the 21st February 1929 and uncovered by workmen during renovation work at the Euroa hospital in June 1985. (June 12, 1985 edition) Letter to the Editor January 16, 2001 edition expressing the family’s delight at receiving a letter from the Time Capsule.

October 2000: Crowd at the opening of the Euroa Secondary College Time Capsule buried in 1972.

(October 24, 2000 editon)

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Church Services ANGLICAN CHURCH www.anglicaneuroa.org.au Holy Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa 10am Wednesday August 24th Sunday August 28th 9.30am St Paul’s Euroa 11.30am St Dunstan’s Violet Town 5795 1335 or 0437 108 394 All Welcome BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor John O’Ring Enq: 0421 233 251 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday August 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 August 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 at11am.

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

10am Service Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

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THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

PERSONALS: Happy 80th Birthday greetings go to Russell Hurren from family and friends.

Birthday wishes go to twins Evie and Allie Dunstone, Brett Crofts, Pam Shepherd, Hanna Melican, twins Darryl and Anita Lynch, Olivia Canobie, Lucy White, Allyssa Constable, Alison Green, Tainie Northausen, Marnie Mapperson, Martin Coll, Sarah Sidebottom, Scarlet Ormond, John Hilton, Doc Paul Lejins, Brad Friedrich, Bowan Shelton, Martin Langdon and Melinda Simonis.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Jo and Mick Mitchell and to Steven and Lisa Miller.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Sympathy goes to the family and the friends of Bill Ewing and sympathy also goes to the family and friends of Sarah Locke.

Both passed away recently and will be sadly missed.

WHAT ABOUT PATRIOTISM? While in hospital last week a Filipino nurse spoke to me about patriotism.

She asked me how I had gained mine.

I said I learnt from the age of five an oath of Allegiance.

It went like this. “I love God and my country, I will honour the flag, I will serve the Queen and cheerfully obey my parents, teachers and the law.”

That oath of allegiance was said in school assemblies all over Australia in days gone by.

Today, however, that pledge is no longer borne on children’s voices.

There are four elements in that old oath

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that are still among the pillars of our society —whether or not they are recognised and honoured.

They are: (1) our God, (2) our nation, (3) our monarch, and (4) our laws.

We also sang “God save the Queen” after pictures shows and stage ones ended in theatres, at dances and balls, major sporting and organised events and after TV Transmission closed each night.

I feel that singing or playing “Advance Australia Fair” does not show our patriotism enough.

COMING UP: Saturday, August 27 Nagambie Bowls Club’s Nagambie Cup evening.

A social night for all to enjoy.

6.30pm sharp - bookings to F Smith at 0418 942 446.

28 August - Nagambie Farmer’s market at Tahbilk.

30 August - Nagambie Recreation Reserve’s AGM. Clubrooms at 6pm.

5 September - Nagambie Tennis Club AGM at 7pm.

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

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

Book free workshops at tahbilk.com.au 11 September - Avenel market.

NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: September 3 - Spring Soiree at 7pm at Community house.

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

Get your COVID shot-both adult and paediatric Pfizer available.

September 21 - AGM at 1.30pm at the Community house.

Memberships due now.

CHURCHES: ANGLICAN-PARISH OF CENTRAL GOULBURN: Thursday, August 25 - MU Mary Sumner Day and Wave of Prayer.

At St John’s, Nagambie at 1.30pm.

Sunday, August 28 - The Anglican Bishop of the Wangaratta Diocese Clarence Bester will visit Christ Church Seymour at a combined service at 10am.

Followed by morning tea.

No services at Avenel or Nagambie.

POC. Rev Richard Pennington 0477 921 111.

CATHOLIC: Nagambie St Malachy’s.

POC Wendy Keenan. 0459 595 908 Avenel St Mary’s - POC Grace Kenworthy at 0405 125 963.

UNITING CHURCH: Nagambie Connect Faith Community.

POC Ruth Close 0402 286 277.

PRESBYTERIAN: St Andrew’s - POC Bill Day 0429 933 116.

AVENEL AND SEYMOUR UNITING: POC Reverend John Payne at 0408 176 754.

Nagambie grandmother designs mural for local library

By DIANE GRANT THE idea for a mural at the Nagambie Library was born in March 2019, when local Nagambie Art Society member Trudy Oldaker was hanging paintings made by her fellow society members.

Nagambie Librarian Cathy Langdon asked “why don’t your artists paint a mural for the library?”

By the end of 2019 four artists of the group put in proposals to Ms Langdon at the library, who then passed them onto the regional library service in Shepparton.

The artists did not hear from anyone involved with the library mural until March 2022.

Eventually, Trudy Oldaker’s design was accepted as the preferred mural.

Ms Oldaker was pleased that her creative presentation book showed the judges the creativeness and talent required for such a project.

The library waited on a grant to help with the mural project, but COVID put a brake on that goal.

A donation by a generous person via the Nagambie Lakes Community House was made for a community based project.

An equivalent to the proposed grant was then given for the mural by the Community House, allowing Trudy’s created work at last to be sketched onto marine ply panels sawn by Peter Loughnane.

Costs of paint and brushes to start on the artwork were also covered by these donations.

The library is still waiting on a grant for the project.

When Ms Oldaker learnt that her plan had been approved she enlisted local artist Valma Cre-

DESIGNS: Nagambie artist Trudy Oldaker with the book of mural designs that she drew, painted and prepared for the mural grant application.

PHOTO: Di Grant

rar to waterproof and paint the background of the three panels with her in her garage.

Fellow artist Wendy Cook assisted Ms Oldaker to place her pencil, inking small designed paper cut outs on the mural panels to see where they would fit best when painted.

This included local buildings, human figures, animals, wineries, boats on the lake, skiers, and much much more.

Ms Oldaker then asked her grandchildren Naomi (8), Marion (10) and Gabrielle (12) to assist her in transferring the cut out shapes onto the boards to help with the painting of the subjects.

The girls enjoyed helping their grandmother with this work.

Colours for the subject matter then had to be worked out and paints bought to cater for that task.

Once Ms Oldaker was satisfied that the panels were ready for painting, fellow grandmothers Wendy Cook and Joan Loughnane rose to the occasion and have been painting the murals for the past three weeks each day the library is open, as well as a couple of hours on a Saturday.

Their hard work is paying off and the murals are slowly taking shape.

Many library users have come into the library to view their work thus far, and have been surprised at the simple but affective designs painted on the mural panels that will be placed outside the front door of the library wall when completed.

To highlight reading and the library, Ms Oldaker has made it so that every person in the mural is reading a book.

The book is in the colour purple as is the library.

Ms Oldaker hopes the mural will be finished in a few weeks and that the library mural will be featured in an official launch day.

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Citizenship for Nagambie woman Third

By DIANE GRANT MANY people come to Australia because they want a new life, new future and better prospects.

One such woman was Cathy Gourbault who found all of that and much more.

This included meeting on May 25, 1981, an Australian, Hugh Lawrence at a JCI conference in Thailand 25 years ago.

Then marrying Hugh in 2002 in the Nagambie Uniting church’s Little Chapel on the Lake that was destroyed by a truck in June 2003.

From 1998 until COVID times, Cathy has been CONGRATULATIONS: Cathy Gourbault-Lawrence with Strathbogie Shire Council travelling on a very reguMayor Laura Binks and husband Hugh Lawrence at her ceremony on 9 August at the lar basis (every five to six Strathbogie Shire Council. weeks) between Tahiti “Being apart has not al- to Australia at the end of and the many board comand Australia. mitments in associations On Tuesday, August ways been easy in many 2020.

“In 2021 my consulting for the community,” she 9, Cathy Gourbault-Law- ways for Hugh and me; but rence, husband Hugh and absence has reinforced business dramatically re- said.

“Life and agenda have a nice group of family and presence, depth of the re- duced its activity and my friends gathered at the lationship and love for 25 Galerie grew well, it was been so full on; I have felt certainly the right mo- so privileged and humble Strathbogie Shire Council years,” Cathy said. to have received interna“For 15 years, I have ment to revisit priorities. offices to see Cathy sworn “At the end of 2021, it tional awards and in 2015, in as a new Australian by been a permanent Australwas time to apply for Aus- being awarded the prestigian resident.

Mayor Laura Binks. ious “Knight of French Or“With COVID, and in- tralian citizenship.”

They started a La Cathy spoke about her der of Merit” (OAM equivGalerie de business in ternational borders being alent in France) was such a Nagambie which features closed, the situation be- busy double life.

“When in Tahiti, I never great honour. attractive artworks and came rather complicated; “When in Nagambie, wares in the same build- after being apart from stop; it has always been ing Hugh conducts his real Hugh for nine months, I fi- time for training, consult- life is quieter.

“It has been time for nally managed to fly back ing, auditing, recruiting, estate business.

writing reports, preparing training seminars and recruitments, coaching managers, CEOs as well as running la Galerie de Nagambie and supporting Hugh’s business.

“Above all it has been time for Hugh, family, friends, the garden and of course golf.

“It not always been easy to organize life when running my own training and consulting business in Tahiti.

“It has been a fantastic way to live a very intense and exciting life, getting the best of both worlds.

“I feel blessed; Tahiti and Australia have offered me so much in my life.

“I am so grateful to all my special Aussie friends, from Nagambie, JCI, and from Rotary, who have enriched so much our lives “What a life journey, after all these years, I certainly feel humble, proud and honoured to become an Australian citizen.

“It will only be hard to choose who to barrack for when France will play Australia?

“What a big dilemma for me!”

Congratulations Cathy on becoming a New Aussie finally from your community of Nagambie.

Age Club news ON Thursday, August 18 the club welcomed Kerran Keats to entertain the 29 members who were lucky enough to attend his concert.

Three and a half hours with a mix of old and new music, ranging from the early 1920s through the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s provided plenty for the audience to sing along with, and for the line dancers to dance to.

Glenda Miller won the lucky door prize with a choice of one of Kerran’s CDs. Afternoon tea was enjoyed by all and thanks go to those who helped set up the hall and the kitchen and those who cleared up afterwards.

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

The September lunch will be held at the Euroa Hotel on Thursday, September 8 at 12pm.

The cost will be $17.50 for a two course meal and all members and seniors are welcome to attend.

Please book your place by calling Pam Vaughan on 0400 593 773 by Monday, September 5.

The next Afternoon Melodies will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the club featuring Judy Duryea.

Entrance will be $10 with afternoon tea included.

The next club meeting will be the annual general meeting on Thursday, September 29 at 1.30pm.

All members are welcome to attend.

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Nature Lovers Paradise VARIETY BASH: Euroa saw a convoy of classic and fun-themed cars stop by as part of a fundraising trip led by children’s charity Variety. Pictured are some of the costumed participants and the ‘bratwurst-mobile’.

Variety Bash stops in Euroa

By GUS RIDDER THE Variety Bash, a longrunning charity motoring event stopped in Euroa last week, with several impressively themed cars and costumed drivers pulling into the Seven Creeks Hotel.

The Variety Bash was originated by Dick Smith with Variety, a children’s charity who helps support kids living with disability, disadvantage or illness.

The Bash is’ The Bash is their largest fundraising event, occurring across Australia and was described by Dick Smith as “a drive in the outback with a few mates”.

All cars are over 30 years old, with drivers being given

an opportunity to experience remote and regional parts of Australia.

Throughout the Bash, participants visit local towns, stopping into schools and organisations to visit the kids.

Those who participate get to see the direct impact of their fundraising efforts along the way, with a range of educational, health and mobility equipment provided to local schools and organisations en route.

The event is all about having fun in support of Aussie kids.

There are always festivities along the way, from theme nights to entertainment and other activities and games on the road.

The Variety Bash generally

runs for 10 - 12 days depending on where the final destination has been set.

The route and destination change each year.

This year the journey was from Melbourne to Cairns and is expected to finish on Friday, August 26. $28 million has been raised to support kids in need since the Variety Vic Bash began.

The cars stopping in Euroa was a highlight for many who were able to view the cars, with several community members stopping by to take photos.

Some of the themes included Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, The Addams Family and a bratwurst themed car.

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NAGAMBIE SOIREE: Locals and organisers who enjoyed taking part in the inaugural Needle Workers Soiree at Nagambie. Back row: Jocelyn Burrowes and Margaret Upston (organiser).

Maree Boyle, Tanya Verge, Wendy Maclean, Gayle Jack, Erica Allen, Leesa Chandler (organiser), Karen Styles (organiser) and Alison de Jong. making three projects such as an embroidered drink mug cup bag and mat, tea candles holders and a clamshell pouch.

“We three ladies were getting pretty depressed during COVID and wondered

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“So the three of us, (friends of 20 years) got together and planned a couple of work-

shops like the Nagambie one.

Ms Upston spoke about why Nagambie was the perfect location for the event.

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“It was close to Melbourne and easy to get too and I was really was impressed with the Mechanics Hall.

“I felt it had the right atmosphere and facilities that we wanted to hold our soiree in for embroidery and quilting lovers.”

It was marvellous to see the beautiful designs and the wide variety of quilts and embroidery works on show.

It was a real credit to the designers and all who allowed their work to be showcased for themselves and the craft itself over the weekend.

This inaugural Needle Workers Soiree was also a great benefit for the wider Nagambie community and showcased the region to the visitors who enjoyed their weekend.

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To see over 70 ladies seated at tables enjoying making some small creative handcraft was a real “wow” factor that kicked in at the sight that met your eye with colourful materials and fabrics beside the keen sewers embroidering their set projects.

Amidst the work materials were high tea morning plates filled with cake delicacies and tea or coffee enjoyed by the handicraft folk, which was served by the menfolk of the organisers who support them in all their endeavours such as the events and stalls they conduct regularly.

The three creative independent designers, Margaret Upston from Drouin, Karen Styles from Range view, and Leesa Chandler from Aspendale organised this first Needle Workers Soiree at Nagambie and were thrilled with the response by many ladies from across country Victoria, one from NSW and from Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

They ran one in Garfield earlier this year and plan to do another one there later this year.

To add a bit of class they conducted the weekend encouraging the attendees to wear their pearl necklaces, bring along a China cup or tea cup and saucer to enjoy their high tea in and their own sewing or embroidery kits.

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Mansfield Clay Target Club medal shoot scores sunny skies THE monthly Mansfield Clay Target Club shoot was held on Sunday under a clear sky in perfect conditions.

This shoot included the annual Mansfield V’s Woods Point Shield, which was determined in the 20 target handicap event.

The program for the day was a 10 target eye-opener, 20 target Point Score, 50 target double barrel and rounding things up was the handicap.

Attending club representatives included Alexandra, Boarder CTC, Melbourne, Woods Point, Mt Bogong, Euroa, Yarrawonga, and Wangaratta.

The event was kindly sponsored by John and Shawn Wood.

The eye opener was shot 10 Target Points Score for a maximum score of 30. Taking the cash in AA grade was Mick Ward (Woods Point). A grade: Trevor Newman (Mansfield) and Rob Bevis (Woods Point). B grade: Shawn Wood (Woods Point) and John Winters (Mansfield). C grade: Steve Theile (Melbourne CTC).

Immediately following the eye opener it was straight into the 20 Target point score event the AA overall winner was Phil Matthews (Boarder CTC) 60/60, closely followed by second in AA grade Mick Ward 59/60. A grade: Marty McLachlan (Mansfield) 59/60 and Rob Bevis 56/60. B grade: Jim West (Mt Bogong) 54/60 and John Winters 53/60. C Grade: Ben Challen (Mansfield) 55/60 and Steve Theile 54/60.

A lunch of pastries and hot-

GOLF STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB

By ROB BROWNLEE ON Saturday, August 20 the day was clear though a little chilly for the first round of the Club Championship.

The course was damp in a few places due to the 35 mls of rain that had fallen, but generally in pretty good condition.

The cream came to the top, winner of the men’s was Shae Vandershoor firing 85/ 72 nett.

Ladies winner from Euroa Golf Club was Deb Cox with 108/77 nett, congratulations to them both.

Lineballs were won by David Kennett 73 nett, Rylie McDonald 75 nett, Jack Mc Donald 78 nett.

Nearest the pins on the 4th Club, 15th Shae Vandershoor, 17th Jim Mc Alister.

Men’s drive and pitch Rylie Mc Donald.

Ladies drive and pitch Kerry Hewlett.

Straightest drive to Kristen Moore.

Putts to Shae Vandershoor with 26.

Golf next Saturday, August 27 is stableford with Chris Bennett duty manager.

NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB DEAN Brown turns good form into winning form, the first round of the 2022 Nagambie golf club champi-

dogs was accompanied by scones, brownies and other home-made delights kindly cooked by Ivy and Aileen.

While most were feasting the shooting continued into the big event for the day 50 target double barrel.

Daryl Hunt, and Mick Ward shot the event clean with a shootoff decider taken out by Darryl on 62/62, Mick was second AA grade on 61/62.

A grade winners were Marty McLachlan 48/50 and Kirsten Chinn 47/50. B Grade: John Winters 48/50 and David Luelf 59/62.

C Grade: Ben Challen 48/50 and Steve Theile 44/50.

Rounding things up was the 20 target handicap with five shooters breaking 19 targets.

The shoot-off placed Phil Matthews first (shooting from 25 meters) 23/24.

Second was Ben Challen (off 15 meters) 22/24 and third John Winters 21/23.

The shield is awarded from this event to the club with the highest score from five of their members per team.

Mansfield took the shield from Woods Point 40 to 34.

All attendees chipped in with scoring, loading traps, catering and running the office resulting in a smoothly run event.

Mansfield Clay Target Gun hosts the North East Zone shoot the third Sunday of each month, next month we will host a lead-in twilight and night shoot Saturday the 17th September followed by

onships is underway with 37 golfers entering this year’s event.

Brown churned out a gritty 84-10-74 to win by one stroke and put his name on the Frank Zanelli honour board.

Nine time club champion Jeremy Ezard made the perfect start to another title defence coming in runner up on the day with a 75-0-75 to lead the scratch division by five shots after the opening round.

Third place went to hot contender for the A grade title Shane McCormick with a cagey 84-9-75.

The B grade handicap leader after round one is Gary Bow with net 76 and C grade is currently shared

by Chris Roberts and Ryhs Shepherd with net 79’s.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Graeme Galvin with one of his almighty thumps on the third Tim Baldwin producing one of his many quality iron shots from off the 13th and championship leader Jeremy Ezard going close on the 16th. Next week will be round two of the championship stroke play, on office duty is G. Bow and in the bar j. Lodding.

LADIES THERE were nine players this week who played Stableford in heavy conditions but no rain overhead.

MONTHLY MEDAL SHOOT WINNERS: The winners at the Mansfield Clay Target Club monthly medal shootout stand proud with their sashes. a day shoot 18th September, 180 target combined event for a ‘big weekend’.

Practice every Thursday af-

The A and B grade winner was Annette Mills with 31 points and the C grade winner was Kylie Carmichael with 25 points.

The extra nine hole competition winner was Mills with 13 points on a C/B from Moz Fowler.

Balls for 18 holes, down the line went to Mills (30) and Fowler (28) and nine hole balls to Mills and Fowler both with (13).

No nearest the pins were achieved.

The club would like to congratulate Cathy Lawrence on being naturalised as our new Aussie citizen.

Well done Cathy.

Nothing to report for our Chicken run on Thursday, too wet for most people.

That is two weeks in a row we’ve only had two brave souls go out to play.

Hopefully the rain will stop away next Thursday.

Next week’s game for the ladies is stableford, Monthly Medal and Social Club trophy.

Also a reminder to the ladies to get your partner for the GOULBURN CUP on Sunday the 18th September.

AVENEL GOLF CLUB AVENEL Golf Club’s Pioneer Park 4BBB Par winners were Lindsay Smith and Alex Smith, and the men’s scratch winners were Ed Carracher and Greg Hopkins.

ternoon from 3.30pm with new shooters always welcome.

If you are interested in attending or want to come along and

try, just turn up to the club, Pikes Road Mansfield, or for more information telephone Marty 0490 702083.

PIONEER PARK WINNERS: Winners of the Avenel Golf Club Pioneer Park 4BBB Par, Lindsay Smith (left) and Alex Smith.

MENS SCRATCH WINNERS: Avenel Golf Club Men’s Scratch Winners Ed Carracher (Euroa) and Greg (Hoppy) Hopkins (Mallacoota).

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SPORT - SCOREBOARD JUNIOR NETBALL EUROA UNDER 13 THE weather was nice for the girls as they prepared to play their first elimination final against Alexandra.

It was a high pressure environment even before the first whistle was blew, the girls knew they needed to win to make it to the grand final.

Alex came out of the gates very strong, breaking the first centre pass and scoring the first goal of the game.

After a few stressful minutes, Zahara scored Euroa’s first goal, settling the team. Strong leads by Ella helped the attack bring the ball down smoothly against a strong Alex defence.

In our defence line, Jade and Issy worked great together as a team in the circle and Willow worked tirelessly in wing defence.

Halftime score: Euroa-five, Alex-14 The beginning of the second half welcomed some positional changes in defence and attack.

Lily and Grace never gave up in goals and were assisted by Zahara’s smooth passes into the ring.

Avie worked hard in centre, making some nice

A GREAT EFFORT: Euroa White were able to dominate St Brendans 14 to nil to come out on top in their last game of the season. passes and Shelby and Ritz were always an option in bringing down the ball from defence.

Issy and Jade continued working well together as they made some crucial intercepts and rebounds.

All the girls continued trying their best till the last whistle; unfortunately it wasn’t enough to get the win.

Final score: Euroa-14, Alex-27 UNDER 11 SHEPPARTON COMPETITION THE Euroa U11 (White) team had the opportunity to put the first score on the board, after a see-sawing start.

EUROA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB RESERVES IT was another win for the Reserve grade team of Linc McKernan’s in last Saturday’s clash against a very under-manned Mooroopna outfit.

In fact the Mooroopna side needed to have five Euroa players each quarter in order for a game to go ahead.

This meant the Euroa boys were able to get a solid hit-out, at times playing on each other, as the home and away season comes to a conclusion and finals beckon.

JD Hayes was dominant all over the ground as was club games record holder Craig Bamford whose performance in the top three yet again puts him well in contention to win a league best and fairest in 2022.

Brendan Allen had many a supporter and fellow team-mate licking their lips as his strength, skill and leadership were on full display.

Hopefully the Benalla club can get a team together next weekend prior to the 2022 finals series - Euroa sitting second at this stage.

Euroa - 12.13.85 defeated Mooroopna - 3.7.25 Best players: JD Hayes, Craig Bamford, Brendan Allen, Zac Gleeson, Declan Redfern Goal kickers: Craig Bamford (3), Brendan Allen (3), Zac Gleeson (1), Ash Hobbs (1), Robbie Wilson (1), Andrew Crosbie (1), Declan Redfern (1), Jarmyn Tremellen (1) UNDER 18 A COLD, wet and muddy Saturday morning saw the magpies welcome Mooroopna to Memorial Oval for the final home game of the season.

Although suffering a 70-point defeat in similar conditions in the two teams’ previous encounter, there was a sniff of optimism among the group that they could produce a stunning upset.

The first quarter could only be described as a slugfest, but it was Euroa who adjusted to the conditions first, controlling a large majority of the play but were unable to capitalize on the scoreboard.

Keily Jager and Heath Downie played a pivotal role in surging the ball forward for the magpies where players such as Cohen Paul, Nic Hill and Charlie Watson made it seem like they were playing with a dry football.

Despite this domination around the ground, the magpies still couldn’t convert on the scoreboard which allowed Mooroopna to gradually kick away as the game progressed.

Tynan Cummings and Orlando Sepulveda were instrumental in stopping the cats forwards and Darby Wilson accompanied by Ryan Hill worked tirelessly in the conditions all day.

Zara Hill showed her accuracy, nailing the first goal of the game.

Isla Moore was a ‘brick wall’ in defence, chasing and anticipating and making it very hard for the inexperienced St. Brendan’s to get it into their attacking end.

Zara and Bridie Simpson combined well in the goal ring, leading to Bridie’s first score.

In the second, Leila Thompson came into goals and was able to score in the first few seconds, with a great passage of play from Tully Watson and Zara and a brilliant pass from Daisy Cameron.

Ever-reliable, Daisy, has had a great season in black and white, with her fight for the ball and great anticipation.

All the girls have made impressive improvements throughout the season, with the guidance and encouragement from their volunteer coach Bec Squires and we thank her for her efforts. Euroa dominated the first half, scoring six goals and although St. Brendan’s had their chances, the magpies were able to keep them to no score.

Brianna Maher’s intercept at the start of the second half, signalled that the young ‘pies meant business, as she sent the ball deep into attack, with the help of Chloe Squires in centre.

Chloe was also a great support to the goalers around the ring, always encouraging and positive.

Leila Thompson worked hard off the ball to keep her player quiet.

Although the parents were thankful for the sun, Daisy was having trouble with the brightness and after multiple shots on goal, one sunk, with a big cheer of relief from the crowd.

In the last quarter it

rained goals through the zippy play of Tully Watson and Leila Thompson, the girls were able to pile on seven goals to none and seal their last game of the season.

Awards - Brianna Maher and Tully Watson Euroa - 14 to St. Brendans UNDER 13 THE weather was nice for the girls as they prepared to play their first elimination final against Alexandra.

It was a high pressure environment even before the first whistle was blew, the girls knew they needed to win to make it to the grand final.

Alex came out of the gates very strong, breaking the first centre pass and scoring the first goal of the game.

After a few stressful minutes, Zahara scored Euroa’s first goal, settling the team. Strong leads by Ella helped the attack bring the ball down smoothly against a strong Alex defence.

In our defence line, Jade and Issy worked great together as a team in the circle and Willow worked tirelessly in wing defence.

Halftime score: Euroa-five, Alex-14 The beginning of the

second half welcomed some positional changes in defence.

TENNIS MOGLONEMBY made an impressive start when Judy Sands and Marlene Hanrahan defeated Chris Ellis and Julie Harrington eight-three in Euroa last Monday.

Euroa’s Lyndall Bigland and Sue Vaughan comfortably overcame Mary Kelly and Robyn Johnson eight-one in their opening set.

Julie and Sue went game for game against Marlene and Robyn and ultimately took the points in a tiebreak.

Euroa were convincing in all the remaining sets though and took the win five/43 to one/24.

Terip and Black shared points with a washout and their ladder positions remained unchanged.

Next week Euroa host Black, Blue host Terip and Red host Moglonemby.

The following week’s final round has all the local teams playing at home.

Mansfield Blue take on top side Benalla and Mansfield Black play Mansfield Red.

MAKING THE BEST OF IT: Nick Burke put on an impressive performance in less than desirable conditions.

FENDING THEM OFF: Robbie Wilson uses his superior stealth and agility to get around any man.

ALWAYS RELIABLE: Jett Trotter played a fantastic game as usual, kicking two for Euroa.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann All in all, it was a very solid performance from the Magpies, but just not quite enough to secure a victory.

Euroa 1.9.15 defeated by Mooroopna 5.10.40 Best Players: Keily Jager, Nicholas Hill, Heath Downie, Harold Mawson, Charlie Watson Goal kickers: Charlie Watson (1) UNDER 16 THE Euroa boys came out strong in wintery conditions against Mooroopna.

The onballers led the way with excellent pressure and effort to get the ball into our forward line with Cohen Paul finding open space and providing a strong target resulting in goals for Euroa.

The Pies had strong numbers around the contests in a physically contested game.

Darby Wilson was showing great work rate and took a strong mark in Euroa’s 50 to score a goal.

Euroa took a great lead into the quarter time break.

Euroa 4. 1. 25 Mooroopna 1. 1. 7

ONE OF THE BEST: Nic Hill did what he could out there, named in the best despite his team going down 15 - 40.

The second quarter brought out an aggressive Cats outfit but again Euroa showed great numbers around the ball to get it into our forwards for goals.

In hard wet conditions Euroa kept attacking the ball in all contests.

Archie Wilson and Caid Miller were providing great defensive pressure against their opponents.

Max Miller keeping in front of his player showing great intent at the ball and holding the Cats scoreless in the second quarter.

A great quarter of team football saw Euroa come out on top.

Euroa 6. 4. 40 Mooroopna 1. 1. 7 As the weather turned again in the 3rd quarter, a light drizzle provided to be a challenge for all players.

On a wet, slippery surface the Pies and Cats battled to win the ball, Baxter Fraser doing a great job in the ruck all game.

The Pies kept attacking the ball, and kept good numbers around the contests.

Coach Mills asking his team to keep their feet and keep contesting at every ball.

All players were executing the Pies game plan to keep the lead going into the third quarter break.

Euroa 6. 9. 45 Mooroopna 1. 3. 9 The last quarter Mooroopna came out hard to the ball.

Ryan Hill and Sam Leigh worked tirelessly to apply pressure on the Cats at all contests.

The cats were able to convert on the scoreboard as the Pies looked to loose numbers around the ball.

Mooroopna were able to outnumber us around the contests and kept the ball in their forward 50 for a good part of the quarter.

The Pies were able to hang on for the win after giving a relentless effort for four quarters.

Final Score Euroa 6. 9. 45 Mooroopna 4. 7. 31 Better Players: Ryan Hill, Darby Wilson, Baxter Fraser, Sam Leigh, Max Miller.

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SPORT

Euroa hopes to secure finals spot GVFL NETBALL EUROA A GRADE ANOTHER tough game for the Euroa girls was in store on Saturday with Mooroopna sitting third on the ladder and showing some solid form of late.

Ellie Warnock took the court for the first time in several weeks.

She teamed well with Bridget Hill and got a couple of early defensive turnovers.

The Magpies showed great patience working the ball into the goal ring, the game going goal for goal.

The fast-paced game saw a couple of loose passes and Mooroopna quickly took advantage.

Second quarter and the Maggies were working hard.

They evened the score early in the quarter with some lovely goaling by Bree Poole and Karly Wappett, but one again the pressure from Mooroopna caused a few costly mistakes and the Cats were four up at half time.

The third quarter saw Mooroopna step up a notch and the Magpies, despite working hard, found scoring difficult.

Some quick passages of play into their shooters and Mooroopna had extended their lead by 11 at the end of the quarter.

In the last quarter the Cats furthered their lead by six goals, despite some really good efforts by the Maggies to try and stop the Cats flow of play.

The Euroa A Grade team will be a bit disappointed with the 17 goal defeat, but hopefully with Tylah Marchbank back next week the team will once again show

MOVE IT ON: Brianna Leolata looks for the pass into the ring.

A TOUGH GAME: Coming up against third on the ladder Mooroopna, Euroa A Grade had a fight ahead of them.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann the form they need to go into the finals.

Mooroopna 57, Euroa 40.

Best Players awarded by the coach - Karly Wappett, Bridget Hill and Bree Poole.

B RESERVE THE B Reserve game against Mooroopna was a tightly fought contest, in front of a large, supportive crowd.

The Euroa girls took off in the first quarter, up by eight goals at the first break.

Mary Frewen and Demi Walker were very strong in defence, with Hannah Kubeil and Kalarni Anderson working well in the midcourt with the help of Alita White.

Laura Frewen was asked to give some strong leads

in the third quarter, which she did with confidence and control.

These were finished off with some excellent shooting by Maddi Murray and Marni Burton.

The final score was 36/17, a great win for Euroa.

Best players awarded by the coaches: Demi Walker, Mary Frewen and Hannah Kubeil.

UNDER 17 EUROA played host to the Mooroopna Cats on Saturday, for what was the last home game of the season.

With the weather gods having trouble making up their minds, the game was played in a combination of conditions, ranging from drizzling rain, to bright

sunshine.

It certainly kept the spectators guessing.

Euroa started well, keen to play a strong game for Hannah Kubeil’s 50th game.

Hannah is a tenacious player, who gives her all every week, and Saturday was no exception. Running the midcourt with her customary determination, Hannah was instrumental in a number of turnovers, and fed the goalers with her usual pinpoint accuracy.

Molly Redfern, Sienna Trotter and Meg Walker controlled the goal ring, making the most of the opportunities that presented, and converting to the scoreboard with positive regularity. The first quarter was a goal shooting extravaganza, with neither team missing a single shot as the ball went up and down the court.

Millie Watson, Laura Frewen and Chloe Salter brought smiles of pride from coaches Katy Frewen and Megan O’Bree with their consistent defensive pressure. The Euroa girls were, once again, at a slight disadvantage with height- or lack thereof- but still managed to niggle away at the impressive Cats’ attack.

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ON THE MOVE: B Grade star Tayla Robinsion looks ahead for the next pass.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Cass Payne looks focused and ready to sink some hoops.

Harrison were fleet of foot and clever with their positioning in the midcourt, contesting every loose ball and redirecting towards Euroa’s goal ring whenever possible.

But Mooroopna are not sitting third on the ladder without good reason and despite valiant Magpie efforts all over the court, soon pulled away, ending the game with a solid win.

Next week is the last game for the U17s, a match up against old rivals Benalla.

It should be a close game, with both teams keen to end the 2022 season on a high.

The U17 Magpies respond very well to a crowd, and look forward to lots of support at Benalla as they finish what has been a season full of learning and improvement.

Best players awarded by the coach: Hannah Kubeil, Chloe Salter, Molly Redfern Euroa 24, Mooroopna 54 UNDER 15 THE day started off misty and cold, and didn’t improve

much from there.

A similar line up to every game is how we started on Saturday with Natasha Reid GS, Ruby Watson GA, Marnie Slater WA, Irish Anderson C, Scarlet Trotter WD, Lily Fowler GD, and Tess WalkerGK. At the end of the1st quarter, it was Euroa trailing Mooroopna 11 goals to six.

Mooroopna gained a strong lead in the second quarter, and established a significant lead.

It was Mooroopna leading 34-11 at the main break.

The third quarter saw some changes for Euroa with Ella Hill coming into GS, and a number of other changes.

This was a solid quarter for the Magpie’s, with seven goals being accumulated, and some terrific passages of play.

The last quarter was Mooroopna’s strongest one with 19 goals.

The Euroa girls played hard and the final scores certainly don’t reflect their efforts.

Mooroopna 65, Euroa 23 Best players as awarded by the coach, Tess Walker, Ruby Watson and Marnie Salter.

TY TIPPING

COMPETITION 2 0 2 2

2022 RESULTS

Glen Burton Burtons IGA

Kelly Hill Enrich Occupational Therapy

Round 23

RIGHT ON THEIR TAIL: The A Grade girls fought hard and finished within a 10 goal deficit of their opposition.

Burtons Enrich OT Euroa Bus Line Bogie Physio Balmattum Butchery

7 7 7 6 8

Total

146 139 136 134 132

Travis Mee Euroa Bus Lines

Round 23

Choices Flooring Expo Home Improv.

Rodwell Noel G O’Meara Murphy’s Motors

8 9 8 9 4

Total

132 132 130 127 116

EUROA HOPES TO SECURE FINALS SPOT

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Euroa Magpies eclipse contender EUROA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB SENIORS THE Euroa senior football side to another positive step towards finals in 2022 with a solid win against fellow finals bound Mooroopna Cats.

The match began in wonderful sunshine despite it being quite a wet start to the day - the ground was certainly very heavy with players finding it tough going throughout the afternoon.

Ruckman Andrew Smith began the day beautifully making sure his midfield of Ben Giobbi, Marcus Varley and Max Gleeson had first use of the ball.

Max Gleeson - playing his 100th senior football match for the club - was in outstanding form throughout the afternoon in a near best-onground performance.

Euroa’s backline were again very well served by the likes of Adam Giobbi (even copping a tag of his own), Jack Frewen and Dan Garside.

In a bold move by Coach Rowan, which paid excellent dividends, Jack McKernan was flipped from his regular role at center half forward to a shut-down role on ex-AFL player Jackson Trengove at centre-half-back.

Jack McKernan was outstanding in his competitiveness and reading of the play in a wonderful performance - this contributed greatly to the team result at the end of the day.

Erish Uthayakumar was on fire up forward - slotting a number of goals from distance and tight angles.

His partners in crime this week were the ever-reliable Jett Trotter and Nathan Stewart, who was enjoying some time up forward.

All in all it was a good hit-

LEADING GOAL KICKER: Erish Uthayakumar kicked four of Euroa’s best for the day.

SORTED: Ruckman Andrew Smith made sure his teammates had their hands on the ball to begin the game well.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann out against a high-quality opposition as the Pies head to the last round of the year next weekend - taking on Benalla in Benalla.

Euroa 10.9.69 defeated Mooroopna 4.8.32 Best players: Ben Giobbi, Jack McKernan, Dan Garside,

Adam Giobbi, Max Gleeson Goal kickers: Erish Uthayakumar (4), Nathan Stewart (2), Jett Trotter (2), Ben Bath (1), Lachlan Hill (1) Euroa reserves sit second on ladder.

■ See more reports and photos on page 18

ONE ON THE BOARD: Zac Gleeson put a goal on the board for Euroa’s Reserves.

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