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The executive summary provided in the meeting outlined the aims and goals of the climateactivitiesacrossemergency•Thisplan.included:embeddingclimateresponsesallShirebusinessanddecisions;•acceleratingtheShire’schangeadaptation 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.Thisaction 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.
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 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.
“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“Coastalsprints.rowing and beach sprints are confirmed 2022 Youth Olympic Games event and under consideration for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los“WeAngeles.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.
■ 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.
By GUS RIDDER 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“Theregion.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.
“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.
“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’sthe perfect place to inland coastal rowing at the Victoria 2026 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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“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 pass the recommendations was carried by councillors, with Cr Kristy Hourigan and Cr David Andrews voting against the motion.
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.
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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.”CrKristy Hourigan said, “I believe the community grants program improves local community participation and vibrancy and I thank all the groups who have applied”.“Iencourage more groups to apply in October,” she said. The list of the projects to receive funding can be found below.•
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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.
A fifth category ‘Small Project Grants’ remains open all financial year, or until funds are expended.Thetotal 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.Itwas also recommended that $8000 be allocated to support the existing small projects grants and that $7000 be allocated to capacity building workshops for communityCouncillorsgroups.were pleased with the funding program and encouraged more groups to apply for the next round.
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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.
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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. receive funding
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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 TheShire.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.
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The second draft of the Nagambie Streetscape Plan enhances pedestrian crossing points and creates a central plaza within the median strip. NEW projects from the community’s wish list have been added to the Nagambie Streetscape Plan following the announcement of its secondMoredraftparking for cars and long vehicles and the retention of the divided road on the north bound have been added to the proposed streetscapeStrathbogieplan.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 andMayoradvice.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 parkingTheoptions.existing number of parking bays ranges from 186 to 176 (depending on the amount of trucks, cars and trailers parked within the longThebays).second draft plan provides about 200 vehicle parking 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.
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.“Wewant 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.”CrBinkssaid the second topic ‘Fundraising 101’ would focus on a simple step-bystep approach to strategically fundraising.“Thissession 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:
Feedback sought for next draft of streetscape plan
Join our Streetscape working groups for Strathbogie and Violet Town We’re also calling for expressions of interest from community members in Strathbogie and Violet Town to join our streetscape working groups. The working groups will: ensure community input into the next Draft Streetscape Plan for Strathbogie and Violet Town capture local knowledge, issues, and opportunities and plan a draft streetscape design with the Council appointed designer. We’re looking for collaborative people who can share their thoughts and help spread the word. To complete an EOI head to www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au The St Kilda Film Festival Regional Tour is returning to our Shire! Bringing a taste of the recent 2022 Film Festival program to Strathbogie Shire. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the event was a chance to discover Australia’s diverse filmmaking talent with a curated program featuring 12 of the country’s top short films. Event details are as follows:Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm and Sunday 18 September, 4pm. Cost: $10 per ticket. Bookings: trybooking.com/CBLANhttps://www. Tender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following Strathbogieprojects:Memorial Hall Roof Upgrade (contract number 22/23-12). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 14 September 2022. Supply and fit out of shipping container for ARTBOX (contract number 22/23-04). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 31 August Design,2022. Landscape and Irrigation of Whroovale Estate Open Space –Nagambie (Contract Number 22/2314). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September The7, 2022.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, 2022-20232022. 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. Construction of a new truck wash at Euroa Saleyards (contact number 22/23-09). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, Development2022. 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 Redesign2022.and landscape of Euroa Swimming Pool Fountain Garden (contract number 22/23-08). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. 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. Work with us We’re on the hunt for talented people to join our team. At the moment we are advertising for: Team Member – Operations. Full Time or Part Time opportunities. Band 3 + Industry allowance - $59,673 annually + 10.5% super. Opportunity to earn overtime attending emergency events such as storms. Applications close 9am, 5 September 2022 Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply. Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.
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:Monday 26 September, 1pm-4pm, Valuing Our Volunteers | Join council-6nyo6lprfundraising-101-strathbogie-shire-via:9.30pm,Thursdaycouncilfundraising-101-strathbogie-shire-via:4pm,Wednesdaystrathbogie-shire-council-tejexjxwcom/valuing-our-volunteers-Join9.30pm,Tuesdayshire-councilvaluing-our-volunteers-strathbogie-https://events.humanitix.com/via:27September,6.30pm-ValuingOurVolunteers|via:https://events.humanitix.28September,1pm-Fundraising101|Bookingshttps://events.humanitix.com/29September,6.30pm-Fundraising101|Bookingshttps://events.humanitix.com/
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“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“KeyStreet.features of the masterplan include quality pavement, street trees, garden beds, gathering nodes, furniture and public art,” Cr Binks
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“Theresaid.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.“Thestaged 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.”
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 Theworkshops.firstworkshop
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.
STRATHBOGIE Shire Council is hosting a series of free workshops to assist community groups in building their skills andTheeffectiveness.Community Capacity Building Workshops will be held online and will cover two topics across four workshops.
“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.
“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.“ThewayI 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.
“That is simply not good enough for locals who are in pain and desperately in need of “Peoplesurgery.inour region are being forced to live with conditions that should have been fixed a long time ago.”
“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“I’mrole.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 Despiteregion.”nothaving a past affiliation to the Nationals, Ms Cleeland is adamant that they are a perfect match.
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“We’ll listen to the community and find out what their priorities are ahead of the election.”
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“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.
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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.
“It’s about making sure people know who I am as a person and to make them know they can trust me as their“I’llcandidate.bevisiting every town, meeting as many people as possible and introducing myself as a person.
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“I’vesaid.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“Iunder.haveexperienced 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.“Atthe current rate, waiting lists will remain above pre-COVID levels until 2029.
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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.
The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday, November 26.
Nats candidate discusses new role
“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.
Richard Riordan and the VFF called for working towards a more equitable model.
“Ultimately this policy change will ensure better biosecurity and better protection for our agricultural industry.”
Liberal candidate Hearn discusses issues for region
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
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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.
“It’s a privilege of being on council to be able to support these community events.”
“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.“Itis 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.
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.
By GUS RIDDER
By GUS RIDDER 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 LandMrAct.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 “Thereview.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.”
PHOTO: Strathbogie Tablelands History Group
AS families begin to make choices about their child’s education for 2023, the State Labor Government is encouraging every Victorian family to enrol their child into newly free kindergarten.Allearlychildhood education and care providers that deliver a funded kindergarten program in Victoria will be eligible to receive Free Kinder funding from 2023, saving families up to $2500 per child, every year. Free Kinder funding will be available in both standalone kindergarten and long day care settings for children enrolled in a funded kindergarten program. A 15-hour per week program will be available to four-year-old children and a 5-to15-hour program will be available to threeyear-old children per week. Find out more at vic.gov.au/kinder.
Free kinder on offer for 2023
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 theAtown.‘Heritage Trail’ with 11 interpretative panels at historical buildings and places of significance throughout the township of Strathbogie will beTheunveiled.panels were designed, manufactured, and installed through a Victorian governmentThegrant.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 theTheregion.funding request included a financial contribution of $1301 to help cover event costs including; event insurance, signage, tracks and trails walk 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.
“A comprehensive review into Rating Tax will achieve this for all Victorians”.
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”.Afurther 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 of Health at the time of the event.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.
Strathbogie Heritage Day receives council support
“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.
The ciency$177.5GovernmentCommonwealthisfundingthemillionWaterEffi-Project.Itisexpectedtoachieve an estimated regional Gross Domestic Product increase of $167.5 million when“It’scomplete.notjusta great project for irrigators, it’s a great project for the region,” Mr Fisseler said. “The construction alone will produce about 1000 regional jobs, and the project will ensure the region can continue to be an agriculturalThehub.”project team enjoyed a busy irrigation off-season between May 15 and August 14, including ongoing works to install two fully automated pumped pipelines 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.
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 It2023.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 plentystantial,wherecrucialvaluableproject’shedirectorofsionnel,morement(GMID),MurraythroughoutreconfigurationstheGoulburn-IrrigationDistrictincludingthetreat-of1,021outletsandthan250kmofchan-includingtheconver-ofnumeroussectionschannelintopipelines.WaterEfficiencyProjectFrankFisselersaidwaspleasedwiththeprogress.“Waterisanincreasinglyresourceanditiswecreatesavingspossible,”hesaid.“8GLofsavingsissub-butwestillhaveofworktogo.“Oncewecompletethe Project, we anticipate it will have improved irrigation standards for more than 1000 GMW customers across the GMID.”
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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.
THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - Page 7euroagazette.com.au X-RAY OPENINGSERVICESOON
We are very excited to announce the much-awaited return of X-Ray to Euroa for our community will commence early MembersSeptember.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. 36 Kennedy Street Euroa VIC 3666 T + 61 3 5795 0200 Mail: PO Box 126 Euroa VIC 3666 E reception@euroahealth.com.au euroahealth.com.au For urgent care needs when the Doctors is closed, you can call our Urgent Care Centre on 5795 0221
Water project reaches halfway mark
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.
Wallis confirmed for local food and wine festival
“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.
302823com.259.Safeau.australiannationalshowandshine.com.www.Presentationsat1.30pm.COVID-event.ContactRossHolt0417562euroashowandshine@outlook.Sund’yByTheSevensConcertwithGregDudleyandRodGrantfrom1.30pmintheThirdAgeClubroomsKirklandAvenueEuroa.FreeAdmission.Halftimerefreshmentsforsale.EuroaGolfClubishostingthePowerIndustryAssociation(PIA)GolfChampionshipsfor120-150visitinggolfersonOctober28,29and30.Thecoursewillbeclosedtomembersandgreenfeeplayersonthesedays.StrathbogieHeritageDaycommencingat10.30am.UnveilingofaHeritageTrailwith11historicalsitessignedwithinterpretativepanels.Celebrationof120thAnniversaryofStAndrewsChurchand100thAnniversaryoftheGeneralStore,bothwillbeopenwithhistoricaldisplaysincludingphotographsforviewing.Afternoonteaavailable.Nopets/animals.Parkinginsignedcarpark.*AlleventsdependentonCOVID-19restrictionsatthetime* Got News? Let us know about it! Contact Gus Ridder at The Euroa Gazette on (03) 5795 3041 or e-mail editor@euroa-gazette.com.au
“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.
2-4SeptemberEuroaLittleTheatre (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 October(1.30pm). 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
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.
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.Theinitial 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.Thisevent 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 criteriaCouncilassessment.havesaid 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 previousCouncillorsyears. discussed the continued funding of the event during the meeting and if the sponsorship needed to continue.“Iwas 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.“Icannot confirm if council has provided financial support for all 19 years the event has been running,” she said.
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.
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“I’mGoulburn.alsoexcited 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.Theevent 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.
Page 8 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 euroagazette.com.au Register your function in Special Events Diary at a cost of $9.90 per listing which lasts up to 12 months. Call the Gazette on 5795 3041 2022August28SandiDodd 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.
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.
THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - Page 9euroagazette.com.au Call a local company who cares Funerals and cremations from $3,500. Cemetery fees extra. Garnet Bailey (all hrs) 0417 346 214 or 03 5799 2007 With you in your time of need. Compassion - Care - Dignity Chapel: 82 Anzac Ave, Seymour garnet@baileysfuneralservices.com.au SPECIAL CATTLE SALE Wednesday 7th September 2022 at North East Store Sale Centre Commencing at 10.30am Entries Invited - Contact Selling Agents: * CURFEW 3.30pm Tuesday www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/saleyards/upcoming-sales* COVID-19 UPDATE Euroa 03 5795 2535 Euroa 03 5795 2240 Euroa 03 5736 4300 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.
VICTORIAN children are being invited to participate in the third annual ‘Pawsome Stories’, an RSPCA writing competition for students in gradesChildren’sthree-six.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.’
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“Thelife. 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 “Thisyears.shows it’s an issue that needs to be urgently addressed.”Themotion proposes a maximum two-year prison term for those convicted of family violence witnessed by a child.Theoffence 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 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“Insaid.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.”
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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
“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.”
[NOTE: Toby* is not the child’s real name]
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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 informationmaterialsdistributionoperationalregardingconsistent“Thisgovernment.willhelpwithmessagingpolicyandmatters,oftrainingandkeytoindustry, 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.Aspartof 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 thatpracticalgovernmentyearsdoneway.workgeneralthegovernment,FMD.efforts,”itssupportingindustryrelationshiptheintotheactivitiesprogramminimisesmallholderssecurity;continuetoinGovernment’sIndonesianconfidencetheirfeedlotsectormanagediseasestotradeandfoodand•assistIndonesiantomanageanddiseasespread.MrStrongsaidtheofinvestmentandwouldreduceriskofFMDincursionAustraliaandprotectimportanttradingwithIndonesia.“TheAustralianlivestockiscommittedtoIndonesiawithdiseasesuppressionMrStrongsaid.“Australiaremainsfreeof“Itisimportantthatindustry,supplychainandthepubliccontinuetotogethertokeepitthat“Wehavesuccessfullythisforover100andindustryandaretakingstepstoensurecontinues.” livestock industry providing support to Indonesia
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.
Australian
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 withourfewercontinueIndonesianHarvey-SuttonslowimportersmeasurevaccinationsIndonesianhelpingwaysaidofficerCouncilcostandadministeredfeedlots.cattlevaccinepurchaseboost,Throughproject.thefundingimporterswillupto600,000dosesforAustralianenteringIndonesianThevaccineswillbebyimportersfundingprovidedonarecoverybasisbyMLA.AustralianLiveExporters’chiefexecutiveMarkHarvey-Suttonthiswasanotherthattheindustrywasprovidesecurityforimporters.“ProvidingassistanceforisapracticalthatwillhelpgiveconfidenceandthespreadofFMD,”Mrsaid.“ItwillhelpallowimporterstooperatingwithhurdlesandbuildonyearsofpartnershipIndonesianindustry.”MLAmanagingdirector
• MLA managing director Jason Strong.
“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 can’t wait to read your work!”
Young writers can join the competition by submitting their entry to
Primary school students put pen to paper for animal welfare
Strengthen family violence laws
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 beAlsoforgotten.inArea 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 sinceDon’tthat.miss Area 5 at the Australian National Show and Shine on Sunday, October 2.
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.Forthe 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.Thisgreat 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 nineTheiryears.association with draft horses goes back much further though, for more than 25 Atyears.the event, you will see a bright yellow 4-wheel lorry (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.In2014, Clydesdales celebrated “100 years in harness at the Royal Melbourne Show.”
Horses, trains and castles and show and shine
Page 10 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 euroagazette.com.au Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness GUIDE X/89D04031/2819 PODIATRYShepparton Foot Clinic treating from the Euroa Hospital every Wednesday and the first Monday and second Thursday of every month. Podiatry for all foot pain Appointments can be made by ringing our head office on (03) 58221855 SPACEBOOKTHIS lmillard@nemedia.com.au Check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Melbourne Wangaratta Alternative route in both directions Alternative route in both directions Rail LegendDetourRailRoadcrossingclosureline Wadesons Rd Hume Fwy MahersRd WilbrahamsRd 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 ForSeptember.yoursafety, please follow the detour signage in place. Road Wilbrahamsclosed Road, Balmattum
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
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.In1944, 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.
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.
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.
ItemsClothesPlasticBatteriestoysthat 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.Theshow 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.Itpromises 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 org.au/.http://www.euroashow.at
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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)
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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 andAllFridays.contributions are to be submitted to the office in an envelope no larger than A4 Pleasesized.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.Agold coin donation towards the Euroa Agricultural Society will be required with all submissions.Someideas for items to include:PhotosLetters (to future self, FamilyFavouriteFootychequesBankbrochuresCatalogues,PostageYearbooksDiary/Journalmovies)sportingTicketsMagazinesphotos,Scorecards,FavouritedreamsWriteBucketPaintingspartner,grandchildren,children,friend)anddrawingsListsdownyourandgoalsrecipesteamsportsreports(concerts,events,entriesstampsmenusandnotes,coinsandcardscomicstree
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)
Nagambie
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 societyNagambiemembers.Librarian Cathy Langdon asked “why don’t your artists paint a mural for the library?”Bythe 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.Theartists 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.
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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.Costsofpaint 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 Crerar to waterproof and paint the background of the three panels with her in her garage.
ANGLICAN CHURCH
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
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 EUROAFELLOWSHIPCHRISTIAN Third Age Club, 19 Kirkland Ave Euroa Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests. 10am Service Enquiries: Aaron 101
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 MelindaHappySimonis.wedding anniversary wishes go to Jo and Mick Mitchell and to Steven and Lisa Miller.
COMING UP: Saturday, August 27Nagambie Bowls Club’s Nagambie Cup evening.A social night for all to enjoy. 6.30pm sharp - bookings to F Smith at 0418 94228446.August - Nagambie Farmer’s market at Tahbilk.30August - Nagambie Recreation Reserve’s AGM.Clubrooms at 6pm. 5 September - Nagambie Tennis Club AGM at 7pm.10September - 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.
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Nagambie grandmother designs mural for local library
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 SaturdayTheirhard work is paying off and the murals are slowly taking shape.
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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.Tohighlight 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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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.Itwentlike this. “I love God and my country, I will honour the flag, I will serve the Queen and cheerfully obey my parents, teachers and theThatlaw.”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 that are still among the pillars of our society —whether or not they are recognised and honoured.Theyare: (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.
POC Grace Kenworthy
Book free workshops at tahbilk.com.au 11 September - Avenel market. NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: September 3 - Spring Soiree at 7pm at CommunitySeptemberhouse.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 Septemberavailable.21-AGM at 1.30pm at the CommunityMembershipshouse. due now.
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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.
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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.
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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 Theillness.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 fewAllmates”.carsare
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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.
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 theTheroad.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 BashThebegan.cars stopping in Euroa was a highlight for many who were able to view the cars, with several community members stopping by to takeSomephotos.of the themes included Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, The Addams Family and a bratwurst themed car.
Verandas are on 3 sides plus a large outdoor living area (5m x 7m approx) with easy access from the living areas. Additional features include has excellent water from large tanks and bore. There are approx 4 acres of beautiful gardens with excellent soil surrounding the house, the For Nature not to be grazed.
Cathy on becoming a New Aussie finally from your community of Nagambie.
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.
PRICE: $750,000 Land AgentSize:Contact: John Stringer 0418 575 john.stringer@nh.com.au156 Property Location: 197 Wilkinsons Lane, Euroa
“What a life journey, after all these years, I certainly feel humble, proud and honoured to become an Australian citizen.
TUCKED away on a secluded country lane this stunning 56.8 acre property has everything a Nature Lover could ever wish for - majestic granite boulders, rocky outcrops, natural bushland teeming with native wildlife, outstanding bushwalking opportunities and natural beauty of its environment the property includes a spacious cedar family homestead set in beautiful gardens featuring paved outdoor living areas, raised garden beds and stone pathways leading out to areas of open lawn dotted with mature trees. The spacious 4 bedroom plus study (or 5th bedroom) home features cathedral ceilings, large open plan living, dining, kitchen, separate formal lounge, bathroom, toilet and laundry.
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“I am so grateful to all my special Aussie friends, from Nagambie, JCI, and from Rotary, who have enriched so much our lives
Variety Bash stops in Euroa
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’.
Citizenship for Nagambie woman
“Being apart has not always been easy in many ways for Hugh and me; but absence has reinforced presence, depth of the relationship and love for 25 years,” Cathy said. “For 15 years, I have been a permanent Australian“Withresident.COVID, and international borders being closed, the situation became rather complicated; after being apart from Hugh for nine months, I finally managed to fly back to Australia at the end of 2020.“In 2021 my consulting business dramatically reduced its activity and my Galerie grew well, it was certainly the right moment to revisit priorities. “At the end of 2021, it was time to apply for AustralianCathycitizenship.”spokeabout her busy double life. “When in Tahiti, I never stop; it has always been time for training, consulting, auditing, recruiting, and the many board commitments in associations for the community,” she said.“Life and agenda have been so full on; I have felt so privileged and humble to have received international awards and in 2015, being awarded the prestigious “Knight of French Order of Merit” (OAM equivalent in France) was such a great“Whenhonour.in Nagambie, life is quieter. “It has been time for writing reports, preparing training seminars and recruitments, coaching managers, CEOs as well as running la Galerie de Nagambie and supporting Hugh’s“Abovebusiness.allithas 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.
Glenda Miller won the lucky door prize with a choice of one of Kerran’sAfternoonCDs. 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.
“I feel blessed; Tahiti and Australia have offered me so much in my life.
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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 From2003.1998 until COVID times, Cathy has been travelling on a very regular basis (every five to six weeks) between Tahiti andOnAustralia.Tuesday, August 9, Cathy Gourbault-Lawrence, husband Hugh and a nice group of family and friends gathered at the Strathbogie Shire Council offices to see Cathy sworn in as a new Australian by Mayor Laura Binks. They started a La Galerie de business in Nagambie which features attractive artworks and wares in the same building Hugh conducts his real estate business.
“It will only be hard to choose who to barrack for when France will play Australia?“What a big dilemma forCongratulationsme!”
CONGRATULATIONS: Cathy Gourbault-Lawrence with Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks and husband Hugh Lawrence at her ceremony on 9 August at the Strathbogie Shire Council.
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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 thisToyear.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.
Needleworkers show off their craft
Ms Upston spoke about why Nagambie was the perfect location for the event.
“My husband Ralph and I came to Nagambie to seek some caravans for some of our workers and found it to be a nice place with cafés, good accommodation and attractive surrounds that would please our workshop clients,” she“Itsaid.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 quiltingItlovers.”wasmarvellous 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.
There were some local Nagambie ladies who took part in the two day workshops that the three designers encouraged the embroiderers/quilters to take part in 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 what we could do this year to lift our spirits and creative natures and provide for fellow craft lovers,” Margaret Upston said. “So the three of us, (friends of 20 years) got together and planned a couple of workshops like the Nagambie one.
By DIANE GRANT THE Nagambie Mechanics Hall looked resplendent with displays of magnificent handmade quilts hanging around the walls and draped over tables along with embroidered needlework articles on show for the inaugural Needle Workers Soiree on August 6-7. 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.
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I will miss you Marl. ~ Pam. FUNERALFUNERALSDIRECTORS EUROA HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINTER RAFFLE Drawn Monday, August 1, 2022 1st Prize, Basket of groceries – Janet 2nd Prize, Basket of groceries –Barry Craven 3rd Prize, Home preserves – Janet 4th Prize, Children craft basket –John Campbell Thanks to all who bought tickets. Third Age Club of Euroa AGM will be held
Mansfield Clay Target Club medal shoot scores sunny skies
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.Thecourse was damp in a few places due to the 35 mls of rain that had fallen, but generally in pretty good condition.Thecream came to the top, winner of the men’s was Shae Vandershoor firing 85/ 72 Ladiesnett. winner from Euroa Golf Club was Deb Cox with 108/77 nett, congratulations to them Lineballsboth.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 KerryStraightestHewlett.drive to KristenPuttsMoore.toShae Vandershoor withGolf26. 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 championships 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 cageyThe84-9-75.Bgrade 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.
PIONEER PARK WINNERS: Winners of the Avenel Golf Club Pioneer Park 4BBB Par, Lindsay Smith (left) and Alex Smith.
LADIES THERE were nine players this week who played Stableford in heavy conditions but no rain overhead.
THE monthly Mansfield Clay Target Club shoot was held on Sunday under a clear sky in perfectThisconditions.shootincluded 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 theAttendinghandicap.club representatives included Alexandra, Boarder CTC, Melbourne, Woods Point, Mt Bogong, Euroa, Yarrawonga, and Wangaratta.Theevent 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 (MelbourneImmediatelyCTC).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.Alunch of pastries and hotdogs 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 onA61/62.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)Second23/24.was Ben Challen (off 15 meters) 22/24 and third John WintersThe21/23.shield is awarded from this event to the club with the highest score from five of their members perMansfiteam.eld 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 a day shoot 18th September, 180 target combined event for a ‘big weekend’.Practice every Thursday afternoon 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.
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 MozBallsFowler.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.Theclub 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.
MONTHLY MEDAL SHOOT WINNERS: The winners at the Mansfield Clay Target Club monthly medal shootout stand proud with their sashes.
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.
MENS (Mallacoota).(Hoppy)(Euroa)EdScratchGolfWINNERS:SCRATCHAvenelClubMen’sWinnersCarracherandGregHopkins
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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 grandAlexfinal.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.
MAKING THE BEST OF IT: Nick Burke put on an impressive performance in less than desirable conditions.
Halftime score: Euroa-five, Alex-14Thebeginning of the second half welcomed some positional changes in defence.
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. Mooroopna251. 1. 7
Halftime score: Euroa-five, Alex-14Thebeginning 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 passes and Shelby and Ritz were always an option in bringing down the ball from defence.Issyand 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 COMPETITIONSHEPPARTON THE Euroa U11 (White) team had the opportunity to put the first score on the board, after a see-sawing start. 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.Inthe 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.
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ALWAYS RELIABLE: Jett Trotter played a fantastic game as usual, kicking two for Euroa. PHOTOS: Dale Mann
JUNIOR NETBALL EUROA UNDER 13
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.
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ONE OF THE BEST: Nic Hill did what he could out there, named in the best despite his team going down 15 - 40.
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.
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
Ever-reliable, Daisy, has had a great season in black and white, with her fight for the ball and great anticipation.Allthegirls have made impressive reliefsunk,multiplewithDaisywereplayerhardencouragingaroundsupportChloeintoasyounghalf,atthemmagpieshadandfirstefforts.andvolunteerencouragementwiththroughoutimprovementstheseason,theguidanceandfromtheircoachBecSquireswethankherforherEuroadominatedthehalf,scoringsixgoalsalthoughSt.Brendan’stheirchances,thewereabletokeeptonoscore.BriannaMaher’sinterceptthestartofthesecondsignalledthatthe‘piesmeantbusiness,shesenttheballdeepattack,withthehelpofSquiresincentre.Chloewasalsoagreattothegoalersthering,alwaysandpositive.LeilaThompsonworkedofftheballtokeepherquiet.Althoughtheparentsthankfulforthesun,washavingtroublethebrightnessandaftershotsongoal,onewithabigcheeroffromthecrowd.Inthelastquarterit
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 grandAlexfinal.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.
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. Mooroopna451. 3. 9 The last quarter Mooroopna came out hard to theRyanball. 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 Mooroopnaball.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 EuroaScore6.9. Mooroopna454. 7. 31 Better Players: Ryan Hill, Darby Wilson, Baxter Fraser, Sam Leigh, Max Miller.
The second quarter brought out an aggressive Cats outfit but again Euroa showed great numbers around the ball to get it into our forwards forIngoals.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. Mooroopna401. 1. 7 As the weather turned again in the 3rd quarter, a light drizzle provided to be a challenge for all players.
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.
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.KeilyJager 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.
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.Euroawere 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.
FENDING THEM OFF: Robbie Wilson uses his superior stealth and agility to get around any man.
EUROA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB RESERVES
ON THE MOVE: B Grade star Tayla Robinsion looks ahead for the next pass. MOVE IT ON: Brianna Leolata looks for the pass into the ring.
B RESERVE THE B Reserve game against Mooroopna was a tightly fought contest, in front of a large, supportive crowd.TheEuroa 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.
Euroa hopes to secure finals spot SPORT
RIGHT ON THEIR TAIL: The A Grade girls fought hard and finished within a 10 goal deficit of their opposition.
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 severalSheweeks.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 theInquarter.thelast 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 Theplay.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 the form they need to go into theMooroopnafinals. 57, Euroa 40. Best Players awarded by the coach - Karly Wappett, Bridget Hill and Bree Poole.
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A TOUGH GAME: Coming up against third on the ladder Mooroopna, Euroa A Grade had a fight ahead of them.
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.Itcertainly kept the spectatorsEuroaguessing.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 pinpointMollyaccuracy.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 theMilliecourt. 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. Lily Meehan and Abby 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 solidNextwin.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 Theplay.last quarter was Mooroopna’s strongest one with 19 Thegoals.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.
EYES ON THE PRIZE: Cass Payne looks focused and ready to sink some hoops.
PHOTOS: Dale Mann
PHOTOS: Dale Mann EUROA FOOTBALL NETBALL SENIORSCLUB
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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 theRuckmanafternoon.Andrew Smith began the day beautifullymaking 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-ongroundEuroa’sperformance.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.JackMcKernan 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 theErishday. 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 hitout against a high-quality opposition as the Pies head to the last round of the year next weekend - taking on Benalla in EuroaBenalla.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.
SORTED: Ruckman Andrew Smith made sure his teammates had their hands on the ball to begin the game well.
LEADING GOAL KICKER: Erish Uthayakumar kicked four of Euroa’s best for the day.
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ONE ON THE BOARD: Zac Gleeson put a goal on the board for Reserves.Euroa’s
