Euroa Gazette 260723

Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

Winds of change

EUROA Health has begun the process of considering alternative operating models to address what CEO Melissa Seymour called the facility’s “consistently declining revenues”.

At a public meeting held at the hospital on Thursday, Ms Seymour and Euroa Health chairman Linsey Seide suggested the new operating model could involve a closer partnership with Goulburn Valley Health.

Options for the new model, which will seek a financially sustainable way to continue offering acute bed-based

Hospital to consider new operating model to address cashflow shortages and declining revenues at gggorganisation

BY DARREN CHAITMAN dchaitman@ nemedia.com.au

services in the shire, will be considered by a joint steering committee made up of representatives from Euroa Health and GV Health.

The steering committee is comprised of the CEOs of Euroa Health and GV Health and two board members from

each organisation. External experts engaged by GV Health will also have input during the process, with Six O’Clock Advisory offering communications expertise and KPMG offering business and operating models expertise – neither at any cost to Euroa Health.

Ms Seymour said any proposed model must be agreed on by the boards of both organisations, Euroa

Health, GV Health and the Victorian Government, before Euroa Health’s 209 members make the final endorsement.

She said Euroa Health – a community-owned private hospital – already has an agreement with public hospital GV Health to take public patients in the Euroa facility on their behalf, but not acute patients.

“We have these challenges with the financials in our

Funds raised for Ashleigh for Ashleigh

Cat curfew calls for shire calls shire

Weatherald takes oath

acute hospital due to the falling numbers of private health patients and the changing healthcare needs of our community,” she said.

“As such, we’ve had to rely on community donations and lots of fundraising initiatives.

“We really enjoy the collaboration that we have with Goulburn Valley Health and that’s what’s quite simply been keeping us going.

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Towner thirds still winning still

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Hayes siblings JD (left), Ben (middle) and Will (right) will come together as co-trainers when the 2023/24 racing season begins.

PHOTO: Lindsay Park Racing ■ See story page 5

Ashleigh raises over $3000 for Australian blind cricket team

By DARREN CHAITMAN

ASHLEIGH Malone and her mother, Euroa’s Christine Malone, raised over $3000 in Euroa last week for the first ever all-female Australian blind cricket team.

The impressive fundraising effort will cover all out of pocket costs for Ashleigh and the two other Victorian players on the team, Ingrid Mckenna and Tess Whelan.

The girls had initially needed to raise $3000 each to cover their out of pocket costs, but Blind Cricket Australia recently found more sponsorship, which meant the girls needed to raise $1600 each.

Now that the target of $1600 each has been achieved – thanks to the efforts of the Euroa community in addition to a GoFundMe page – Ashleigh and her teammates are fully funded to represent Australia in the international women’s blind cricket series in Birmingham in August.

Ashleigh and Christine raised the funds in Euroa at a stall outside Burton’s IGA and Liquor on Friday, selling raffle tickets with prizes provided by local businesses.

“It went so much better than I ever could have imagined,” Ashleigh said.

“The town, the business community, everyone who’s entered has been so generous.”

Christine was also happy with the result and impressed by the community’s support.

“I thought it went excep-

tionally well,” Christine said.

“I think the prizes were fantastic, just through sheer generosity from all the businesses that we asked to help – everyone was just amazing.”

Bev Hopkins won the raffle’s first prize, valued at $1000, which included items such as locally produced wine and beer, as well as vouchers for Savs Hire, Mely & Me Café, Stasia’s, Weekend Local Café and Nails & Beauty with attitude.

The second prize valued at $860, which went to Dot Derwentsmith, was a wine lover’s dream with four local wines, other items from local stores, and vouchers for Elders, Nails & Beauty with Attitude, Café 56 and Mawsons Bakery.

Kevin Hoare was lucky number three, winning a package valued at $380 with items from Euroa Pharmacy and other local stores, as well as vouchers for Seven Creeks Hotel, Fare Enough and Already Read Bookshop.

Finally, Vernon McKay took out the fourth prize valued at $330, with items from Euroa Post Office and others, plus vouchers from Flam Shan Chinese Restaurant, Catherine the Jeweller and Burke’s Bakery.

With the international women’s blind cricket series getting closer each day, Ashleigh told The Euroa Gazette she is “getting excited” and has been “training a lot”.

She said she attended a training camp in Queensland with the whole squad in June and has been training in Victoria twice a week.

Hospital to consider new operating model to address cashflow shortages

■ From page 1 “But we're still unfortunately running at a considerable loss, so it's really time now that we do something, so that we can continue to run those services for our region.”

Asked what a closer partnership with GV Health could look like, Ms Seymour said it was too early in the process to provide examples of specific options.

She said Euroa Health plans to keep the community up-to-date throughout the process and the most up-to-date information can be found on a new website, www.healthyeuroa.com.au.

A “frequently asked questions” page on the website includes the question, “Would it still operate as Euroa Health, or will it be taken over by GV Health?”

A statement given in response does not rule out the possibility that Euroa Health could be overtaken by GV Health.

“Euroa Health has an ex-

isting service agreement with GV Health, and the two providers are driven by a shared commitment to ensuring the people of the Strathbogie Shire continue to have access to the best possible healthcare services for the long term,” the response reads in part.

“Can you guarantee the quality of care at Euroa Health can be retained if there is a change in service model?” another question on the website reads.

“The very reason we’re embarking on this process is to ensure that the communities of the Strathbogie Shire can continue to access the best possible acute care, in way that is sustainable for the long term,” the response reads.

“Any options we explore are guided by that purpose.”

Euroa Health has long advocated for more government funding, arguing that they offer an important service to the Strathbogie Shire, which is the only local

government area in Victoria without a public hospital.

In September last year, a petition with 1525 signatures collected in one week, which called for Victorian government funding for Euroa Health, was tabled in the Victorian Parliament by former state member for Euroa Steph Ryan.

Ms Ryan’s successor, state member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland, has also championed Euroa Health, telling the Victorian Parliament in March it was a “crucial local health service” and she was glad the Department of Health was “now engaging constructively” with the hospital.

UPDATING THE COMMUNITY: At a public meeting held at the hospital on Thursday, CEO Melissa Seymour told 48 attendees that Euroa Health and GV Health were jointly considering new operating model for Euroa Health.

PHOTOS: Darren Chaitman

BLIND CRICKET ITEMS: Ashleigh brough along items used in blind cricket, including blackout goggles and blind cricket balls, which make a rattling sound so players can hear where they are.

TIME TO DRAW THE WINNERS: Drawing the winning raffle tickets were Ashleigh (left), Glen Burton and Bethan Burton.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: There was seldom a quiet moment outside Burton’s on Friday at Ashleigh and Christine’s stall. Pictured at the stall are Oliver (4, left), Isla (2), Gemma Parkinson and Asheligh Malone. PHOTOS: Darren Chaitman

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Does Strathbogie Shire need a cat curfew?

By DARREN CHAITMAN

EUROA’S Ray Thomas came into The Euroa Gazette office earlier this month carrying a message: it is time for Strathbogie Shire to consider a cat curfew.

In a blue bucket, the former Euroa Secondary College teacher also carried a dead squirrel glider he believed to have been killed by a roaming cat.

Mr Thomas said he found the carcass behind the Euroa Flour Mills, the entire body intact, which suggested the culprit was a cat rather than an owl.

“If a powerful owl or a barking owl got it, the first thing he would do would be to bite off the tail and eat the rest,” he explained.

“That shows that we’ve got the bigger owls around, which is a good sign because they’re rare.

“But finding the whole animal, that’s an indicator that it wasn’t an owl for sure.

“When [cats] bite something, just playing with it, they’re not going to eat it – the animal goes away and it dies.”

The squirrel glider is a nocturnal possum unique to Australia and listed as a vulnerable species in Victoria.

Mr Thomas said he often sees signs of the creature around the Seven Creeks in Euroa, including claw marks on trees and remnants of their tails.

In June, the Invasive Species Council published research findings that revealed roaming pet cats kill 546 million animals per year in Australia.

The research, which was undertaken by scientists from multiple Australian universities, also found 71 per cent of all pet cats in Australia are not confined on their owners’ properties and are therefore able to roam.

Of these, 78pc hunt, often without their owners being aware they are leaving the property or hunting.

A report summarising the research findings stated roaming pet cats present “a major threat to wildlife in their local areas” and recommended owners confine pet cats in

their properties.

According to the report, saving wildlife is not the only benefit of keeping cats indoors – confinement also helps protect pet cats from injury and disease, reduces expensive vet bills, prolongs the cat’s lifespan, avoids nuisance behaviour and prevents unwanted breeding.

Mr Thomas, who stressed he was not against cats or cat owners, said he had been speaking with Euroa Environment Group and Euroa Arboretum president Shirley Saywell about the idea of trialling a cat curfew in the shire.

Ms Saywell later said she supported the idea and planned to bring it up with Strathbogie Shire Council.

But the council have in fact already considered the idea, according to their domestic animal management plan 20212025.

The plan lists “gauge community sentiment for restrictions on cat curfew times” as an action to be undertaken by council in 2024-2025.

Dozens of Victorian councils have already implemented cat curfews, including Mitchell,

Bendigo, Greater Dandenong, Knox and Port Phillip.

Some of these curfews require owners to keep their cats confined to their properties 24/7 and some only require owners to do so during certain hours, such as sunset to sunrise.

Loretta and Warren McPherson are locals who keep their cat, a 16-year-old ragdoll named Reggie, confined on their property.

“We love both cats and our gorgeous wildlife, but we actually did it for his own protection, from the dogs next door,” Ms McPherson said.

The McPhersons have enclosed an outdoor area of their Euroa house with steel posts to keep Reggie inside.

Previously, they enclosed the area with a lighter wire mesh – a simpler option Ms McPherson said was also effective.

“We wouldn’t be against a cat curfew, if it would work,” she said.

Animal Justice Party state member for Northern Victoria, Georgie Purcell, said her party supports cat curfews but believes they may not be effective unless they are implemented

STEEL ENCLOSURE: Loretta and Warren McPherson have enclosed an outdoor area of their house with steel posts to keep their 16-year-old cat Reggie inside.

alongside other measures.

“It needs to be alongside other measures of support to help people keep their cats inside, such as education campaigns about why it’s so important – a lot of people don’t understand why cats shouldn’t roam,” Ms Purcell said.

A further measure she supports is the provision of funding from councils to help people build cat enclosures, like the one the McPhersons built in Euroa.

Strathbogie Shire Council’s domestic animal management plan lists “consider incentives for cat owners who build in and secure their cats to their property 24/7” as another action to be undertaken in 2024-2025.

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VULNERABLE SPECIES: Ray Thomas holds a dead squirrell glider he believes was killed by a roaming pet cat in Euroa. The squirrel glider is listed as a vulnerable species in Victoria.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

Community Information

New ARTBOX exhibition coming to Euroa

A new exhibition is set to launch in ARTBOX – Council’s travelling exhibition space – featuring artist Ann Cremean’s ‘Open Space’. It is the second artist to exhibit in the space after it was launched last month.

Open Space is a series of works created in 2022/23 in response to the natural environment. It will show at ARTBOX in the Seven Creeks Park, Euroa which can be viewed by the public 24/7 through the glass pane windows. The exhibition’s soundtrack loop will be accessible by QR code on a window decal, so viewers will be able to interact by playing this through their own device.

To find out more about ARTBOX or to express your interest in using the space, visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ community/arts-and-culture/artbox/ ARTBOX is being brought to Strathbogie Shire with Creative Victoria grant funding.

Jubilee Park Play Equipment –Official Opening

You’re invited to join us for the official opening of new play equipment at Jubilee Park in Avenel. It’s our opportunity to thanks the local community and children for their help in choosing the best equipment for our community. We’re grateful for the positive community input that has ensured better outcomes for the Avenel playground and community.

Join us to celebrate on Thursday, August 10 at 12.30pm.

Show your support for waterways management

Locals are being urged to show their support for Council’s campaign for funding to deliver the waterway manager role which keeps the waterways safe and the region thriving. At our May Meeting, Council made the decision to consider exiting the role of waterway manager if funding to fully cover the cost of delivering the service is not provided. The service costs Council and ratepayers up to $200,000 each year, to deliver and it’s not our responsibility.

We have created a proforma letter people to send to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny, along with social media tiles to share so the community could show its support.

For more information go to www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au or head to Council’s Facebook page.

Advocacy for roads and bridges

Our Mayor, Cr Laura Binks, has been out and about advocating for our region. Last week she spoke to the Australian Government’s inquiry into the implications of severe weather events on the national regional, rural, and remote road network.

She told the committee it was an issue of significant importance to Strathbogie Shire Council and spoke about the damage bill from the October floods, which we estimate could be as high as $50 million.

Cr Binks called for a review of the funding to Local Government and also used the opportunity to speak about the impacts on the closure of Kirwans Bridge to the community and region.

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The $1000 Quick Response Grants will be open year-round, and approval is by the CEO ensuring they are quick and accessible. While the funding pool for Event Grants has increased from $30,000 annually to $50,000, with event organiser able to apply for up to $5000.

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Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply. Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

Tenders now open

The following tenders are now open at Strathbogie Shire Council:

(Used) 5 T Mass Minimum Excavator

Lump Sum (Contract Number 23/24-09 ). Closing: 16/08/20230

for the Delivery of Municipal Settlement Plan (Contract Number 23/24-04). Closing: 09/08/2023.

Leachate Dam and Water Disposal, Violet Town Waste Transfer Station (Contract Number 23/2406). Closing: 26/07/2023.

Install Solar System Upgrade Euroa Depot Facility (Contract Number 22/23-72). Closing: 26/07/2023.

Consultancy for the Delivery of Nagambie Employment Precinct Economic Analysis (Contract Number 23/24-03). Closing 26/07/2023.

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By DARREN CHAITMAN

ROBIN Weatherald sat in on his first council meeting in years after he was officially sworn in as a Strathbogie Shire councillor last week.

The former councillor, who was often a controversial figure in his past terms in the 2000s and 2010s, was once again elected to council after a countback conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) earlier this month, triggered by the resignation of Dave Andrews.

At last week’s ordinary council meeting, councillors and council officers applauded after Mr Weatherald, smartly dressed in suit and tie, held a bible and repeated the words of an oath after CEO Julie Salomon.

“I swear by almighty God that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the municipal community,” he repeated.

“I will faithfully and impartially carry out and exercise the functions, the powers, the authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 2020 and any other act to the best of my skill and judgement.”

Cr Weatherald then made a short statement to the councillors and officers, which was again followed by applause.

“Respectfully, I shall have to restrict my personal agenda, starting with the most

important priority, working to build a strong relationship with my six fellow councillors,” he said.

“It is my firm commitment to deliver my support so that council can quickly get its teamwork together and deliver tangible results that will both impress the community and the local government monitor.

“Together we are capable of setting new standards of governance and prosperity to the Strathbogie community, while not forgetting my major role as councillor for Lake Nagambie Ward to deliver my best personal service.”

His remarks echoed comments he made to The Euroa Gazette last week, in which he suggested he would keep the controversial ideas he is known for to a minimum, especially considering the presence of municipal monitor Peter Stephenson overseeing council.

In the council meeting that followed, speaking on a motion that recommended raising the allowances paid to councillors based on an annual adjustment made by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, Cr Weatherald said councillors would simply “do as they’re told and take the money”, drawing laughter from the meeting attendees.

Speaking on a motion to accept council’s monthly performance report, which was reproduced within the meeting agenda, he took issue with the small text size

in parts of the report and commented on several aspects of the data.

“Some of them, the print has degenerated to a font that is not readable without systems,” he said.

“On page 41, it’s small and there’s figures all over the place, and I don’t understand that – and this is for consuming by public members, and it needs to be clear and transparent, and the public needs to be able to understand what is said.

“On page 42, the print is small, I don’t understand it and there is no explanation.

“What I found with page 43, one of the most important environmental opportunities the shire faces with waste management – I’ve looked at this information and it looks good but it’s one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of the shire, great improvements to waste management, and it does not appear to be occurring there.

“So I think the challenge is for waste management to be more clearly explained and for goals to be set, so we can achieve much more efficient handling of waste and reduce landfill use quite significantly.”

He continued to comment on other pages of the report before concluding that “the significance of what I’m trying to say is that the reports in this document need to be clear, precise and informative to the community – that way we can improve our education process”.

NEWLY SWORN IN: Having just been sworn in, Cr Weatherald made a short speech at last week’s ordinary council meeting in Nagambie, saying he would restrict his personal agenda and his first priority was to build a strong relationship with his fellow councillors.

Sworn in as councillor, Robin Weatherald sits in on his first meeting

Third Hayes brother joins training fold at Lindsay Park Racing

By NICK MCCABE

ON the eve of the 2023/24 racing season, Lindsay Park Racing has announced Will Hayes as incoming co-trainer, joining brothers Ben and JD at the helm of one of the country’s premier racing stables.

While Ben and JD have been in partnership for three years, Will says “to join the partnership with my brothers and become a licensed horse trainer in my own right is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a child”.

Having dedicated much of his early adulthood fulfilling a career in the AFL with the Western Bulldogs and Carlton, at the end of 2022 Hayes made the fulltime move back to Euroa.

When asked if his career as a high-level athlete would assist him as a racehorse trainer Hayes talked about his time in the AFL.

“My time at the AFL improved my understanding of sports science, especially around athlete load, recovery and management to achieve peak performance,” Will said.

“I can see how this is interchangeable between human athletes and thoroughbreds.”

Hayes has worked behind the scenes at the stable since 2021, assisting Ben and JD in their planning while also riding trackwork and completing general farm routines.

Given this, the stable firmly believes Will’s transition will be seamless.

In brother and now cotrainer JD’s opinion, “Will’s work ethic and attention to detail along with his ability to create a team environment” will only fine tune an already well-oiled machine”.

Lindsay Park amassed more than 150 winners in the calendar year just gone which was headlined by Mr Brightside’s Doncaster Mile.

The Hayes camp is positioned in second place on the Victorian trainer’s premiership behind only Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, while sitting comfortably above champion Australian trainers by the likes of Mick Price and Michael Kent jnr, Peter Moodey, and Trent Bussutin and Natalie Young.

This puts Lindsay Park right at the top of the Australian racing echelon which can only be predicted to strengthen with Will’s appointment.

The stable believes their young horses currently undergoing orientation hold the key to future success

with multiple young prospects catching the attention of all involved.

Currently the stable is headlined by star middle distance runner Mr Brightside, while Mimi’s Award, Lady of Honour, Tijuana and So Si Bon round out the fleet of other recognis-

ible runners. In his downtime since making the move back to Euroa, Will is putting together an illustrious season for the Euroa Magpies, averaging just under 40 disposals and 1.5 goals a game.

This has him placed as a red-hot favorite to take out

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WEANERS

D & D Sexton, ‘Villa’ Finley .............................................ROD

Inverness, Gooram ..........................................................NUT

Three Bulls, Violet Town ..................................................NUT

Gooram Springs, Gooram ...............................................NUT

I McDonald, Benalla ........................................................NUT

M Alazahabi, Riggs Creek ...............................................NUT

Gooram Estate, Gooram ..................................................NUT

G & L Johnston, Spring Fields.........................................ROD

Joshma Park, Euroa ........................................................NUT

Galls Gap Farm, Strathbogie ...........................................NUT

Upson Downs, Broadford ................................................NUT

Brydon & Auty ..................................................................ELD

R. Benson........................................................................ROD

Burrandool ......................................................................ROD

DW Howie & Son, Mansfield ...........................................ROD

Jumbuck Park, Violet Town .............................................ELD

VJ Mackay, Violet Town...................................................NUT

B Costello, Euroa.............................................................ROD

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the Morrison Medal league best and fairest. Currently steering Euroa to its first premiership in 33 years remains his focus, however, when spring racing begins, Hayes will shift his focus and become fully immersed in obtaining Group 1 glory.

Nullawil, Euroa ................................................................NUT

D Thomson, Barwite ........................................................ROD

GROWN STEERS

Dovercliff, Romsey ...........................................................ELD 24 Angus Steers. 22 mths

J & D Gall, Sheans Creek ...............................................ELD

Ethan Newell ....................................................................ELD

VJ Mackay, Violet Town...................................................NUT

JOINED FEMALES

Blythe Aire, Strathbogie ..................................................NUT

S & P Reynalds, Barwite .................................................ROD

JACK OF ALL TRADES: Will is also a very capable rider, as a trainer being physically able to ride his runners at trackwork will give him invaluable insight to his horses conditioning.

PHOTO: Lindsay Park Racing

The Hayes stable is positioned in second place in the Victorian trainer’s premiership

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Footpath badly needs repair

COULD something be done by council about the state of the footpath outside St John’s on Binney Street, before someone has a nasty fall?

The tree roots have lifted the path so badly in parts that I am worried I might break a spring in my scooter.

Ted More, Euroa

Redirection of funds a missed opportunity

IT was a missed opportunity to not redirect any money from the cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games to Victoria’s crumbling regional road network.

Our country roads are the lifelines of regional Victoria, supporting the backbone of our regional economy.

Victorians stuck on the side of the road with a bent wheel and blown out tyre.

Tourists won’t visit regional Victoria if it has a reputation for having the worst roads in the country.

Our broken country roads are compounding cost of living concerns for all Victorians who are facing unexpected and unbudgeted repair bills to keep their cars on the road.

The additional costs to farmers and transporters is only adding to the cost of doing business and the cost of food on the supermarket shelves.

Daniel Andrews has let slip a golden opportunity to make a difference to regional Victoria pass by.

Real investment in country roads would have had a tangible impact for everyone and the VFF will keep pushing for regional Victoria’s fair share of road funding.

Emma Germano, Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) president

One local business owner, who has never made a WorkCover claim and needs to find extra funds to pay the enormous jump in premiums, described the exorbitant rise as a “kick in the guts”.

They are now due to pay $11,000 in WorkCover this year, on top of their other insurance bills and costs, and said: ‘The government is destroying our state’.

It’s simply unfair that businesses, who are doing the right thing and providing a safe and supportive workplace, are being forced to pay for Labor’s incompetence and mismanagement.

For years Labor ignored the warning signs that WorkCover was heading towards collapse.

The cost of doing business in Victoria under Labor continues to soar.

Small Businesses owners have done it tough over the last few years with the COVID-19 pandemic and many incurred extra debt.

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Redirecting funds to fixing these roads would have made sense and would have delivered a benefit to every regional Victorian.

Time and time again our roads have been left to crumble and now the only legacy the Andrews Government risks being remembered for in regional communities is the neglect of country roads.

Noting the Victorian Government’s commitment to provide funding for sporting infrastructure, social housing and tourism, Ms Germano said the government has a responsibility to deliver positive outcomes for all regional Victorians.

Sports stadiums in Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong are little comfort to regional

WorkCover increases another Labor failure

AS WorkCover bills roll in showing staggering increases, it’s getting harder to do business in Victoria under Labor.

Victorian workers and businesses are paying the price for the Labor Government’s 42 per cent increase in premiums, trying to save its broken WorkCover scheme.

Under Labor, Victoria has a record state debt, and 700,000 small businesses across our state have been left to face increased premiums, taxes and rising costs with little relief.

They are still under pressure trying to find staff, and coping with rising energy bills and increased costs.

Local businesses are being punished and jobs put at risk because of Labor’s record debt and culture of waste.

Small business owners are paying higher taxes and premiums because of Labor’s financial mismanagement.

In regional Victoria, small businesses provide essential employment and training opportunities.

Local businesses need a strong and sustainable WorkCover scheme that works for them, to help them care for their most valuable asset – people.

Australians are now able to own

0.01pc of a Euroa broodmare

By DARREN CHAITMAN

BROODMARE ownership, once the exclusive domain of the wealthy, is now an option for more Australians as breeders like Euroa’s Blue Gum Farm begin to sell parts of their horses in fractions as small as 0.01 percent.

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STAGE two of Binney Street’s streetscape works began on Monday.

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Blue Gum Farm owner Sean Dingwall said while fractional ownership of racehorses has been available in the industry for a while, the concept is still new to breeding.

Mr Dingwall said Blue Gum recently leased 10pc of five of their broodmares to investment platform BTX Racing, and shares of these horses starting at $200 for 0.01pc are now available for purchase through the platform.

“What we’re doing is trying to introduce the racing industry for a wider spectrum of people and bring people in that might be prepared to pay for a small share and have a bit of an interest,” he said.

“What will happen is BTX will take them along and there’ll be a story, each mare will be followed and there’ll be updates and all that sort of thing to keep everyone in the loop and share the experience.”

Mr Dingwall said for some investors, the main appeal of fractional mare ownership is the experience of following along with the horse’s development through photo, video and other updates from his farm.

“At least two of my own staff bought shares because they just love the idea,” he said.

BTX Racing owner Steve Piek told The Euroa Gazette that fractional broodmare ownership is part of a bigger trend that is see-

ing more people invest in alternative assets.

“We’ve seen a rise in investment in alternative assets, particularly since COVID – it’s things like wine and gold and even buying bricks in properties,” Mr Piek said.

He said the inclusion of Blue Gum Farm broodmares as an investment option on his platform was “really exciting”.

“We’ve found we’ve got a lot of new owners coming into the breeding that haven’t earned on our racehorse ownership side,” he said.

“It is a different product offering because you’re offering a lot more of the guaranteed returns on the breeding side.

“I think just the fact that Blue Gum are embracing new technologies and bringing new ownership, new people into the industry for us is really exciting, to see key industry players embracing technology like this.”

The works are near Mawson’s Bakery and cross over Binney Street to the Euroa Pharmacy.

In a letter sent to local businesses late last month, Strathbogie Shire Council said the project was expected to be complete by October, weather permitting.

“The contractor has advised there will be some disruption to traffic conditions during the construction period,” the letter reads.

“We apologise in advance as we work to create a replica of Stage 1.”

Stage 1 of the works, which saw the addition of locally crafted benches and new landscaping to part the street near Thomsons Betta Home Living, was completed in late 2022.

More information regarding the streetscape renewal plan can be found at https://share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ streetscape-renewalprogram/euroa-draftstreetscape-plan.

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A LITTLE PIECE OF ME: Investors can own as little as 0.01pc of a horse at Euroa’s Blue Gum Farm like this one.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

BLUE GUM BUSINESS: Fractional racehorse ownership has been available for a while now, Blue Gum Farm owner Sean Dingwall said, but the concept is new to breeding.

Therapy dogs popular with Euroa and Avenel primary students

home and work.

“He lives with us and is a real puppy at home,” she said.

EPS principal Kim McCabe said six-month-old golden retriever Lenny came to the school last term using funding from the school’s “mental health menu”, a Department of Education initiative for all state schools.

“At the start, I was not convinced about the impact a therapy dog would have on student learning and wellbeing in a school,” Ms McCabe said.

“After researching all summer, we welcomed Lenny the pet golden retriever puppy into our family.

“Lenny has already impacted the learning and wellbeing of our students positively.

“We’ve had extra stories, poems and addition sums about Lenny produced by the students.

“And we’ve had students regulate their emotions with the help of Lenny.”

The puppy lives with Ms McCabe in her own home, and she said he has separate personalities for

“He digs, chews, chases his tail like crazy and loves playing tug-o-war with our other dog.

“Once he has his harness on and hears the words, ‘time for work’, he transforms into a beautiful, calm and reliable worker.”

In Avenel, two-year-old groodle Bonnie is another success story.

APS acting principal Carrye Malone said the therapy dog started at the school about 18 months ago to offer extra assistance for students with autism spectrum disorder or high levels of anxiety.

“Bonnie is very well loved in our school and she’s very intuitive,” she said.

“She has the ability to seek out those she knows are struggling a little bit, and she tends to sit on their feet or sometimes their laps, and cuddle up next to them to give them the reassurance they need.”

But Ms Malone said it is not only students who are struggling who benefit from Bonnie’s presence.

“[Students] walk her, they

BONNIE THE BEAUTY: Two-year-old groodle Bonnie, pictured with year 3 student Layla Smith, started as Avenel Primary School’s therapy dog about 18 months ago.

throw the ball to her and she is scheduled into the classroom to spend time with all the students,” she said.

“Staff and students absolutely adore her.”

The VCE now includes the VCE Vocational Major. It acknowledges all students equally, giving them more options which fit their strengths, interests, and aspirations. Whatever their talent, they can pursue it under the new VCE. THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - Page 7 euroagazette.com.au

or contact your school career counsellor to find out more.

By DARREN CHAITMAN

STUDENTS at Euroa Primary School (EPS) and Avenel Primary School (APS) are loving their therapy dogs, Lenny and Bonnie.

Frog facts in focus at Ruffy

Life stages of frogs and the role they play in the environment discussed at Lifffdhlhlihididipresentation

By VAL KNEEBONE

INTERESTING facts about frogs were learnt by about 40 people who attended a presentation in Ruffy by citizen scientist and “frogger” Karen Retra.

The Strathbogie Ranges group of the Australian Plant Society combined with Longwood East Landcare group to organise Karen to visit the Tablelands Community Centre and talk about the frogs of this area.

A welcome of tea and coffee with homemade cakes and a pre-warmed hall were gratefully received on a cold highlands morning.

The Tablelands Community Centre proved an excellent venue with a well fitted out kitchen and a large TV in the hall with a provided HDMI cable to connect a laptop to.

Thank you to the committee that make this venue available to the community.

The group learnt about the life stages of a frog and the roles they play in the environment.

Frogs are an important

HOW IT’S

DONE:

Showing the youngsters how it’s done were Marlene and Noel Hull.

part of the ecology of our local environment.

Frogs have made many adaptations that enable them to live in water, burrow into the ground and to climb trees.

They are also an important food source to a range of species as well.

Frogs are everywhere in permanent water bodies, temporary water during winter and an important refuge over the hot summers can be things like sewerage treatment systems.

People can contribute to the data base of knowledge of frogs through the Frog ID app.

Karen gave a demonstration on how to use the app and the various frog calls that you can listen to on the app to try and identify frogs that are calling.

FROGGER: Citizen scientist and “frogger” Karen Retra spoke about frogs in the area to an audience of about 40 people in Ruffy.

Avenel Golf Club gets into the swing

By LYN CARRACHER

AVENEL Golf Club hosted their Mid-Year Ball on Saturday night, the theme being 1930s, which was inspired by a photo shared on the “Lost Avenel” Facebook page of a ball held in 1934.

The night was well supported by members and locals alike, enjoying a great meal and plenty of dancing.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the night a success.

LADIES DON THEIR FINEST: Lyn Caracher said it was great to see the ladies out in their finery. Pictured are Jessica Smith, Alana Smith and Hannah Croxford.

SERIOUSLY SWINGING: The gents were taking the night very seriously. Pictured are Alex Smith, Tim Batten, Andrew Croxford and Mark Hannigan.

ARTBOX to host second exhibition

A NEW exhibition named “Open Space”, featuring works by artist Ann Cremean, will be on show in the ARTBOX – the mobile exhibition space currently stationed at Sevens Creek Park, Euroa – from Thursday.

The ARTBOX, which Strathbogie Shire Council brought to town with Creative Victoria grant funding, opened last month with an exhibition by artist Aimee McArtney.

The space’s second exhibition, “Open Space”, is a series of works created in 2022 and 2023 in response to the natural environment.

Ms Cremean said she had always loved the bush and all the details in it, and the works in the exhibition are abstracted shapes taken from and inspired by the bush.

“The shapes of rocks, colours of fungi, mosses small details of plants,” she said.

“The granite outcrops of the nearby hills around Euroa are of particular interest to me.

“I have been walking in and around the Strathbogie area for a few years now and this show is a response to all the subconscious ideas and

shapes that have settled in my mind.”

Ms Cremean’s love of colour is evident in the works exhibited.

“Painting is a process that I enjoy almost as a type of meditation, and an emptying of the mind,” she said.

“The square form of works allow for flexible displays of the work which is a way of reminding myself that art can, and should be, fun and playful.”

The new exhibition can be viewed by the public 24/7 through the ARTBOX’s glass pane windows.

The exhibition is accompanied by a nature-inspired soundtrack loop, which the audience will be able to hear by scanning a QR code on a window decal and listening through a mobile or digital device.

The ARTBOX will stay in Euroa until September before moving onto Avenel, Nagambie, Strathbogie, Violet Town and finally Ruffy, where it will finish up in November 2024.

To find out more about ARTBOX or to express your interest in using the space, visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/ arts-and-culture/artbox/.

MCCARTNEY’S MASTERWORKS: The first ARTBOX exhibition (pictured) was artist Aimee McCartney’s “Gaanbona”.

Shire speaks at roads hearing

By DARREN CHAITMAN

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council was one of several North East Victorian councils that last week spoke about rural road conditions at a federal parliamentary hearing.

LIBRARY TO MOVE: At last week’s ordinary council meeting, councillors voted to relocate the Nagambie Library (pictured) to a property available for lease at Shop 5 Nagambie Central, High Street, Nagambie.

Nagambie Library to relocate due to building damage

By DARREN CHAITMAN

AT last week’s ordinary council meeting, councillors voted to relocate the Nagambie Library to a property available for lease at Shop 5 Nagambie Central, High Street, Nagambie.

The decision followed a notice appearing on council’s website earlier this month stating the Nagambie Library building had been closed indefinitely after a structural assessment found “the building has moved”.

Last week’s meeting agenda elaborated on the building’s condition, stating council officers identified significant structural damage, with a substantial structural crack in the concrete floor running the full length of the dwelling.

“The floor is heaving in an upwards direction,

the significant movement caused by the failing slab posing an extremely high risk to the public and staff,” the agenda stated. “This section of the dwelling is currently used as the childrens section of the library.”

Council officers recommended relocating the library to the new address for an initial one year lease while more was to be understood about the current and future requirements for the existing library site.

The per annum costs for the relocation of the property are approximately $31,200 plus GST, according to the meeting agenda.

Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation (GVRLC) CEO Felicity Macchion addressed councillors at the meeting, saying she believed the relocation to this site was the best option.

“This [is an] open plan space and will hold three quarters of our current collection, which is currently 8500 items,” Ms Macchion said.

“It has room for us to do activities, computer access for classes and also for all of the community.

“This space will be great for community as we can also have school visits, and there’s an outside area we can use during summer as well.

“It’s also the quickest option that we can get back into a building and open our library to the community.”

Nagambie ward councillor Reg Dickinson said it was a terrific location.

“The primary school will be closer, there’s plenty of car parking, it’s a new building, there is an outdoor area… so it’s a win, it’s a big win,” he said.

A parliamentary committee investigating the impact and effect of severe weather events on regional, rural, and remote roads heard from Mayor Laura Binks and acting manager asset planning Jeeva Ali at the hearing in Wodonga on Monday last week.

In a written statement submitted to the inquiry in February, Cr Binks outlined the effects of the October 2022 floods on the shire’s road network and argued

government funding was needed to address the issue.

“The continued lack of government investment in roads, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal, will have long-term impacts on the quality and safety of local roads across Strathbogie Shire,” she wrote.

“Small rural councils like ours cannot afford to upkeep the road network, which has been destroyed by rain and flood.

“We ask this inquiry to please investigate future funding opportunities for small rural shires to maintain and improve our road network.”

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines, a member of the parliamentary

committee, attended the hearing.

“Local councils have an important perspective to give, especially more rural and remote councils, where there are more kilometres of road that aren’t covered by VicRoads, and the ratepayer base is smaller than in bigger cities or regional centres,” Ms Haines said.

“As a member of the committee I worked hard to ensure our region had its voice heard, and this local hearing means committee members see and hear from local representatives and experience our local roads firsthand.”

A transcript of the hearing will be made available to the public in the coming weeks.

DECLARATION OF RESULT

An extraordinary vacancy occurred in Lake Nagambie Ward on Strathbogie Shire Council following the resignation of Councillor David Andrews on Monday 12 June 2023

A countback of votes was not required as there was only one remaining unsuccessful candidate from the October 2020 general election.

following candidate was declared elected at 12 noon on Monday 17 July 2023:

WEATHERALD, Robin Hull

Susan Thompson Election Manager Victorian Electoral Commission

COLOURFUL CREMEAN: Works by Ann Cremean, whose exhibition “Open Space” will be on show in ARTBOX from Thursday, July 27.

July

30 Gayle Fitzgerald with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod Davidson at the Longwood Community Centre from 12pm – 5.30pm. Live band: The Night Owls. $15 per head. Bookings essential contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356. BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available. BBQ lunch available for purchase.

August

9 wawa biik tour is on, offering Taungurung-led cultural experiences in Euroa and Nagambie. We’ll yarn, we’ll walk, we’ll laugh, we’ll listen, we’ll learn and we’ll reflect. Call 03 5784 1466 or book via www.wawabiik.com.au

11-13

Euroa Little Theatre presents ‘Seaside Rendezvous’ at The School House, Clifton Street, Euroa on Friday and Saturday August 11 and 12 at 7pm and Sunday, August 13 at 2pm. Tickets $10 cash at the door. Enq. Mary 5795 2545.

27 Jimmy and Jarrod’s Country and Rock n Roll Show. Featuring Sandi Dodd with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod and live band: The Night Owls. Sunday 27 August 12 noon to 5pm at Longwood Community Centre. $15.00 per head, bookings essential. BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available. BBQ lunch available for purchase. Contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356.

28 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

September

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

Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

October

20-22

Euroa Golf Club are hosting the Power Industry association (PIA) Golf State Championships for 150 golfers. This event was washed out last year. The golf course will be closed to members and green fee players on these days.

23 Euroa Probus Club provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in your local community to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities. Meetings are held 4th Monday of each month, 10am at Uniting Church Hall, Kirkland Ave Euroa. Enq: Fred 0408 443 288 or Stan 0427 884 075.

28-29

Euroa Agricultural Society Inc will hold the 131st Euroa Agricultural Show.

Principal fills defunded Nagambie crossing supervision role

By DARREN CHAITMAN

NAGAMBIE Primary School

(NPS) principal Rob French is personally filling the role of crossing supervisor at the school following Strathbogie Shire Council’s withdrawal from the crossing supervision program.

Mr French provided an update on school crossing supervision in the NPS newsletter last week.

“We continue to seek a resolution to the Strathbogie Shire’s decision to cease providing a crossing supervisor for our

school, even though Goulburn Street is classified as a local road, and under the Road Management Act, road safety on local roads is the responsibility of Strathbogie Shire,” he wrote.

“While this process plays out, I will continue to fill the role, to ensure a safe environment for our school community.”

After Strathbogie Shire Council announced it would withdraw from the crossing supervision program, the State Government stepped in to fund school crossing supervision for four of Strathbogie Shire’s five

primary school crossings from term three.

Nagambie Primary School was left out because its crossing is on a council road, not an arterial road managed by the State Government.

But earlier this month, Mayor Laura Binks argued council continues to meet its responsibilities under the Road Management Act 2004.

“The department [of transport] has told us Goulburn Street, Nagambie is a council managed road and therefore our responsibility, however, we

know the department is managing the crossing supervisor role in the same circumstances in Northern Grampians Shire,” Cr Binks said.

“I assure our community we will continue to deliver our legislative responsibilities as detailed in the Road Management Act 2004.

“All we are asking is for the Victorian Government to do the same.”

Mr French was contacted for comment by The Euroa Gazette, but he didn’t reply by the time of publication.

Way Back Wednesday - a look back at what was making news 40 years ago this week.

ON this week 40 years ago, Bogie Bill’s Bush Band rocked the house down with their performance at the old Euroa Primary School.

“Reading, writing and arithmetic fell by the wayside when over 100 people skipped, tapped, jigged and reeled around the floor of the old Euroa Primary School building on Friday night,” the July 26, 1983 edition of The Euroa Gazette read.

“The Bush Dance was the first function to be held there since the building ceased to be a classroom.”

In a picture accompanying the article, several men have large, bushy beards, including one who appears to be a young Bruce Hargrave.

Also this week, there is a contributed report from the Euroa Garden Club, who continue to contribute to the Gazette in present times.

At a meeting of the garden club, president Mrs Belcher looked “very charming in her best gardening hat, with rowing oar and golf club tied around her neck” and Strathbogie’s Rhonda Gibbs entertained the group with singing and guitar.

A section of the paper named “New Arrivals” announced the birth of two babies.

Aarron Farrell, son of Karen and John Farrell, was born at Euroa Bush Nursing Hospital, and Nathan Gilliland, son of Irene and John Gilliland, was born at Goulburn Valley Hospital.

Three local artists, Susan McLean and Geoffrey and Angela Wallace, exhibited their work at

the Shepparton Arts Centre.

Some 62 Euroa High School year 10 students had been involved in work experience.

“Leah Stellini found out some of the boring aspects of life in a government department while at the Education Department head office,” the Gazette printed.

“Susan Elliot loved working with grade 2 students at Euroa Primary School, while twin sister Tarina was busy helping patients

at Euroa Bush Nursing Hospital. “Ivan Furlanetto found plenty to do at Iaonucci Motors.

“Amber Hawken was a great help to Mrs Bamford at Bamford’s Travel Goods.” And the list went on.

In present times, Euroa Secondary College year 10 students are undertaking work experience this week - stay tuned for coverage of their experiences in next week’s Gazette.

THE OLD: The Stronger Communities Program grant helped Violet Town Bowls Club replace their old, slanted bench (pictured). The program supports organisations to maintain and improve infrastructure and facilities.

THE NEW: Violet Town Bowls Club members Graham Crawford, Jeremy Boruch, Gerard Reilly, David Underwood, Mick O’Keefe were happy to receive a $5000 through the office of Indi MP Helen Haines for a new bench (pictured).

Dog owners urged to report attacks

Council is reminding dog owners to report any incidents of your pet being attacked ggpyypg

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council is reminding dog owners to report any incidents of your dog being attacked to them.

Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said council had a legal obligation to undertake the appropriate

course of action following a dog attack.

“This cannot be achieved if the victim doesn’t come forward,” Cr Binks said.

“Ultimately, to reduce the risk of these incidents happening in the first place, we continue to urge

GraniteHill bar orders increase after $5000 Stubbs family donation

By CATIE HILL

RESIDENTS of Euroa

Health’s GraniteHill aged care facility have been delighted to receive a second donation from Bill and Helen Stubbs of Euroa, this time for $5000 to be used in our bar and cafe just for our residents.

“I have sadly lost my father and I believe that this donation is in part in memory of him and also an opportunity to recognise that the residents in GraniteHill are simply the pillars of the society,” Mr Stubbs said.

“We are thankful of their contribution over many generations which enables us to live the life we enjoy today.”

GraniteHill Café is always busy, and this donation has seen an increase of nearly 30 orders each day thanks to Bill and Helen Stubbs’ generosity.

Euroa Health business manager Rick O’Bree said that all our staff are doing a fantastic job working together to deliver to residents their order each day and we look forward to the return of happy hour in our bar in the coming weeks, so that the residents can continue to enjoy this kind donation.

BILL AND HELEN: Residents of GraniteHill were delighted to receive a second donation of $5000 from Bill and Helen Stubbs of Euroa.

pet owners to do the right thing.”

In Strathbogie Shire, dogs are not allowed to be off-leash and unrestrained, unless in the dedicated off-leash dog park in Euroa.

“All dog owners must

ensure their dogs are on a leash when being walked, or they are confined to their property at all times,”

Cr Binks said.

“As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is properly secured.

“These vital responsibilities go such a long way to reducing the risk of dog attacks.”

Cr Binks said these responsibilities are also a requirement under section 45 of the Domestic Animals Act, and owners could be

infringed or prosecuted if they do not follow the act.

“Our compliance officers take a zerotolerance approach to dogs being off-leash and/or wandering dogs,” she said.

“These laws are in place to ensure the safety of all.”

We want your experience on our Board of Management

Euroa Health Inc. Board of Management are seeking volunteer Directors.   We are looking for new Directors with knowledge of, or experience in the following areas, to support our organisation; Financial background (including financial management and accounting capabilities, analyse key financial statements, oversee budgets/investments and accountability)

Technical skills in relation to significant information technology and cybersecurity  with knowledge or experience as a Carer or Family member of a GraniteHill/Aged Care resident

If this is you, please send your resume attention to ‘Euroa Health Board Chair’ by email to feedback@ euroahealth.com.au or deliver hard copies to our Acute Hospital Reception via Weir Street Euroa by 14th August 2023.

Our current Directors are:

Mr Linsey Siede Chair

Mr Simon Burke Dr Philippa Murray Mrs Lisa Reynoldson Mr Chris Thomson Mr David Vaughan

Mrs Catriona King Deputy Chair

Family album finds its way home

A FAMILY album containing many photos and historical documents together with a few other items were donated to the Bowerbird Op Shop some months ago.

The album attracted the attention of Glenda Miller of Euroa who has a very keen interested in family histories and identified the families of Dobbyn, Lynen and Blunt.

Joseph Wilson Dobbyn was born 1843 in Kildare, Ireland and died 1892 at Geelong aged just 49 years.

Joseph and his wife Eliza (nee Lynen) had five children and their third child Lucy Ellen Dobbyn went on to marry Herbert Blunt.

The Blunt family are a wellknown family of Geelong and were boat builders at Port Phillip Bay since 1858 and through many generations since.

“This family album is a researchers dream, but a treasure if you were a member of those families and it was a great pleasure for me to find family members of the Blunt family and to hand over this album to be taken home,” Glenda said.

Glenda initially spoke with

Jan Blunt and her son Mark, to identify they are the correct family it belonged to and Jan then travelled from Geelong on recently to Euroa to meet with Glenda personally and accept the album.

Jan was just thrilled to receive this family history and could not thank Glenda and the volunteer

members of the Bowerbird Op Shop for saving this precious album.

In appreciation of this family album being safely returned to her, Jan kindly gave the Bowerbird Op Shop a donation and commented that she was so impressed with the outlay and cleanliness of the Bowerbird Op

Church Services

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sunday 30th July

One service

9.15am St Paul’s Euroa

Wednesday 2nd August

10am Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au

All welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

31 Kennedy Street, Euroa

Sunday July 30th, 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 July 30th

10.30am Morning Worship

Everyone welcome

Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950

Shop.

She said she knows that the hard work of the volunteers sees 100% of the funds raised from the op shop donated to Euroa Health.

The big question still to be answered is this: where did this album come from and how did it end up in Euroa?

Concert raises funds for Avenel community projects

By HELEN GWILLIAM, secretary, Avenel Active

THE Flinders Quartet, one of Australia’s most loved chamber ensembles, returned to Avenel for two very special concerts on Friday.

They brought with them up and coming performers, the Piccolo String Quartet, winners of the 2022 Musica Viva Strike a Chord Flinders Quartet Mentorship Prize.

The quartets performed a free lunchtime concert at Avenel Primary School, followed by an evening performance to a 100-strong audience at Avenel Memorial Hall.

The evening concert raised several thousand dollars for community projects in Avenel, including the completion of shade sails at the Jubilee Park childrens’ playground.

The concerts were organised by Avenel Active with the generous support of Carrillo Gantner AC, Ziyin Gantner and Avenel community volunteers.

CONCERT FOR KIDS: Flinders Quartet and Piccolo String Quartet at Avenel Primary School.

PHOTO: Carolyn Munckton

SUPPORTERS: At the evening concert were Pete Peterson, Mrs Vi Peterson, Ziyin Gantner, Carrillo Gantner AC and Bronwyn Dunwoodie.

Marg Harrison

CONSTABLE’S

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Balmattum

Every Sunday 3pm Worship

Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275 Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am St Andrew’s Seymour, 11.15am Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070

CATHOLIC CHURCH

St John’s, Euroa

Friday 12.30pm Mass

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

St Malachy’s, Nagambie

Monday 10.30am Rosary

Wednesday 12.30pm Mass

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

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th

Sunday of the month at 9am

St Attracta’s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am

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

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

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th

Sunday of the month at11am.

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

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

Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048

UNITING CHURCH

St Andrew’s, Euroa

Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am

Everyone Welcome

Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103

Judi Ward 0437 686 072

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

Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297

St Andrew’s Violet Town

Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am

All welcome

Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866

EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Old School House, Clifton St Euroa

Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.

10am Service

Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

SUCCESS STORY: Glenda Miller (researcher), Jan Blunt (Blunt family member) and Nola Dudley (Bowerbird Op Shop volunteer) were happy to see a family album donated to the op shop return home.

PHOTO:

WATCH OUT, BAD GUYS: Student Mila Morunga made sure no crimes were committed under her watch in the classroom.

LITTLE COP: Student Hudson King looked the part in Ld Sen Const Hamill’s gear.

PRETTY CHUFFED: Student Lucas Blade was quite pleased with his new outfit.

VISIT: Violet Town’s new full-time police offcer, Leading Senior Constable Ian Hamill, last week visited Peranbin Primary College’s Violet Town campus. He is pictured with student Bella.

Violet Town Tidings

By KIRSTY HARRIS

VALE Margaret Block – condolences to Alf Block and family.

Margaret’s funeral was well attended and the family gave a special thank you to the Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre for their care of her over the past five years.

Extra weekend trains now running - until to Saturday, August 27:

• An additional Saturday train will depart Albury at 9.05am, arriving at Southern Cross at 12.55pm. (departs VT 10.17 am)

• An additional Sunday train will depart Southern Cross at 2.33pm, arriving in Albury at 6.16pm.

All other weekend Albury services will run as currently scheduled.

Our new Honeysuckle Inn run by Leeonie and Neil has its own Facebook page – follow along to see their progress and no doubt, be among the first to know when the doors open for guests: https://www.facebook.com/VioletTownVic.

Violet Town CFA is looking for new volunteers to join the VT Brigade.

Visit the station on Wednesday nights or phone the Captain Jeff Jennings on 0429 950 584 if you are interested.

Don’t forget Thursday night dinners at the footy club – all Towners are welcome to attend – arrive about 6.00 pm and dinner is served sometime after that.

Meals change each week.

Prices are: full $17 with dessert $20; half $12 with dessert $15; under 18s $10.

Our local businesses like cash instead of using a credit card.

Remember, our post office handles transactions for most banks if you are short of cash or there is the cash machine outside the pub.

There are some new information plaques with photos at the Southern Aurora gardens if you have not visited for a while.

JB Paterson is a roving blue-collar songwriter and producer who is performing in concert at the Violet Town Bowls Club on July 29.

For more information and ticket sales, go to https://events.humanitix.com/jd-Patterson.

Community House’s art space (the portable building behind the Community Complex) is

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hosting its first workshop this month, a painting class.

One of four creative workshops, learn how to paint a field of flowers on Sunday, August 27, from 11am.

All materials are supplied, and refreshments.

The cost is $30 per person and as there are limited spaces, so please book by contacting Community House.

VT Legends Game Saturday, August 19, 3.30 pm.

VTFNC plays Rushworth in the last round for 2023.

With Rushworth not fielding a senior side, the club wants to play a legends game, starting at 3.30 pm after the A Grade netball match.

Will Gary take the field?

Will Holmesy pull on the boots?

If you are interested in joining in and having a kick, get in touch with Tim Ross 0409 569 737 or Gary Abley 0437 455 356.

You do not need to play a whole game but just come along and have some fun.

Longwood lookout

By LONGWOOD ACTION GROUP

THE next meeting of the Longwood Action Group will take place Wednesday, October 4 at 7pm at the community centre meeting room.

Anyone is very welcome to attend.

A working bee has nominated for Sunday, September 10th at 10am.

Please bring along the usual tools, trailers, etc that may be of use and a barbecue to follow the morning’s work.

Longwood Community Centre and Recreation Reserve: are you interested in this very important part of Longwood?

Residents of Longwood are welcome to attend the next meeting of the management committee this Tuesday, July 25 at 8pm.

Jean’s yummy cake and a cuppa are on offer to enjoy after the meeting.

The Longwood Primary School need helpers to sell raffle tickets for the meat tray at the White Hart Hotel on the following dates – July 27,

September 22 and November 17. Proceeds from these raffles go towards educational programs that benefit all students during the year.

If you can help on any of these dates, please contact Rose or Travis.

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

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

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

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

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

Our transition program for 2024 foundation students will commence on Tuesday, August 29 from 2.30pm to 3.15pm and then continue the following Tuesday – September 5, 12 and 19.

In term 4, sessions will be at the same time on October 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Sessions on November 14 and 21 will be half day sessions and then November 28 and December 5 will be full day sessions leading up to the state wide transition day on Tuesday, December 12.

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

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

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

Last day for collection is Friday, August 4.

The Longwood Greyhound Coursing Club will be holding another meeting this Sunday, July 30 from 9.30am at the Longwood Community Centre coursing track.

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

Inclusions are at the editor’s discretion.

Nagambie Lakers enjoy annual ball at brewery

THE Nagambie Lakers footy and netball teams enjoyed some good old fashioned social time that broke up the mid-winter season with their recent annual ball.

Close to 120 Nagambie Football and Netball Club members, their partners and club supporters enjoyed the annual event at the Nagambie Distillery and Brewery (sponsors of the local club) on Saturday, July 15.

The football and netball teams have worked hard this playing season and were happy to share some fun with each other for a change and catch up with their family and club supporters face to face. for a chat, drink and dance.

The guests were dressed up in their finery and the feedback on the night was that everyone who attended had a great time.

Club president Jacob Lloyd welcomed everyone to the event and thanked all who had organised the evening and all who support the club throughout the year.

The brewery dining room shone with colourful lighting and a lively atmosphere was created by the guests as they danced the night away to the

NAGAMBIE NOTES

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THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Happy are you if you can appreciate a smile and forget a frown, you will walk on the sunny side of the street.

PERSONALS: Happy 84th birthday greetings go to Helen Perry.

Birthday greetings go this week to George Lloyd, Karen Thompson, Jessica Kettels, Brad Baker, Bob Crick, Jade Woosnam, Stacey Hardinge, Shirley Herbert, James Greenshields, Fleur Ferguson, Michael McNamara, Craig Weaire, Danny Miller, Alicia Northausen and Monica Leahy.

Happy 60th wedding anniversary wishes go to Bob and Sandy Slater from family and friends.

Happy 61st anniversary to Pat and Alice Cahill from family and friends and happy 20th anniversary to Aaron and Melanie Murphy.

Sympathy goes to the family and friends of Ian Sturman who passed away recently.

Congratulations to Rebecca Comi on achieving her 150th club game in netball.

Well done Bec.

NAGAMBIE LIBRARY CLOSED: The Nagambie Library was closed recently for general maintenance works but it was found that the building has moved and a small section should not be used.

The mobile van library will visit Nagambie (near Black Caviar statue) while this problem is being attended to.

MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN FOR LATE

QUEEN: I have ordered the plaque to go on the Queen Elizabeth II’s memorial rose garden.

I spoke to a representative in Sam Birrell MP’s office about using Her Majesty’s crown on it.

They gave me the website sections to ask officially so I wrote some emails to the cabinet office, royal names and royal warrants departments at Buckingham Palace to ask for permission to have one of Her Majesty’s crowns on the top of the plaque.

They have been very helpful with my request.

I am hopeful that the shire’s parks and gardens staff are able (weather permitting) to dig the garden on the site as organised with their supervisor Gavin Sellars.

It looks like maybe 14 roses may be planted on behalf of various local community groups and some individuals.

I will call upon volunteers from these groups to see if they may be able to plant them around August 18–24.

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB: The Nagambie Seniors’ Line Dance group held a successful luncheon and dance session early on in the month.

They held their Christmas in July this past Monday and coming up on August 11.

They will hold their Nagambie Senior Citizens Club annual meeting at 1pm at the clubrooms.

Movie day is the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm.

Table tennis is also held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.

The club holds other activities during the week, also.

For more details contact Jill Branagan on 0419 567 580.

WHAT’S ON: The Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) club meets regularly at the RSL rooms at 1pm on Wednesdays.

For details, contact Y Dacey on 0412 025 845.

music of the band “Jam On” who had everyone up dancing on the dance floor with their 1960 songs to 2000s hit renditions.

Players Brayden Biggs and William Dalton joined the band in singing and entertaining the crowd.

The revellers dined on tasty finger food throughout the evening and were happy to share some stories, some drinks and camaraderie with each other off the playing field.

The Avenel Make It, Bake It or Grow It market is on the second Sunday of each month.

Nagambie Farmers Market will be on August 27 from 10am-2pm at Tahbilk Winery.

ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS: On Sunday, July 30, a combined Central Goulburn parish service will be held at St Paul’s in Avenel at 10am, followed by morning tea in the church.

If parishioners want to partake of lunch at the Avenel Imperial Hotel, they are asked to please let Peter Foote know on 0419 467 319.

There will be no service at Nagambie or Seymour on that day.

ENTERTAINERS: Players Brayden Biggs and William Dalton joined the band in singing and entertaining the crowd.

PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: President Jacob Lloyd began the evening’s proceedings with a quick speech and thank you.

PACKED HOUSE: Players and supporters enjoyed a drink, lovely food and a dance at their annual ball held at Nagambie Distillery and Brewery. PHOTOS: Stefan Gattuso

ACROSS

1 Who flew so close to the sun that the wax fastening his artificial wings melted and he fell into the Aegian Sea and drowned (6)

8 To be not fully grown or developed, is to be what (8)

9 Name another term for stupid, senseless talk (6)

10 Which Queen of Great Britain reigned from 1837 to 1901 (8)

11 Name the unit of electric current (6)

12 Which Nevada city is noted for the ease in which a divorce may be obtained (4)

13 What is a strong but illdefined feeling of anxiety (5)

16 Who was the lady friend of Mandrake the magician (5)

19 Name a US frontier figure involved in the gunfight at the OK Corral, Wyatt ... (4)

21 Which term implies self-confidence, poise or assurance (6)

22 To interpret something ambiguous, is to do what (8)

23 What is a sudden irruption (6)

24 What is the curved upper surface of a stationary liquid in a container (8)

25 Newcastle lies at the mouth of which NSW river (6)

DOWN

2 What is earwax also known as (7)

3 Which term describes retrospective surveys (7)

4 Which metal has the highest electrical conductivity (6)

5 What is a drawing, often accompanied by a humorous caption (7)

6 One who deals in furs is called a what (7)

7 Name a series of boat races (7)

13 What is a school for

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD QUICK THINK

special instruction (7)

14 What are waiters called (7)

15 Name a violent storm of wind frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail (7)

17 Name the movable control surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing (7)

18 What, in law, is the possession and use of one’s own land (7)

20 What is an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church (6)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

WHICH WORDS

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Antonym: preludes (7)

Baton race (5)

Caffeine-free (5)

Definition (abb) (3)

Devious (3)

In the middle (3)

Marvellous event (7)

Monetary penalties (5)

Stuck in the mud (5) Tree (3)

SOLUTIONS SUDOKU

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

North East MPs put Games decision on blast

Calls made for additional funding in wake of Commonwealth Games cancellation in ClldfddiilfdiikfClhGlliiViiVictoria

By RYAN MALCOLM

NORTH East MPs have slammed the State Government’s cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with one labelling the move a “slap in the face to regional Victorians”.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced last Tuesday the 2026 Games, which were scheduled to be hosted at four major regional hubs in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, and Gippsland, would be cancelled amid what he said was a projected cost blowout to at least $6b, after an initial allocation of $2.6b was announced last year.

The figure, which Mr Andrews said had the potential to swell above $7b, was said to be more than twice the forecast economic benefit the Games would bring to the state.

Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy said the decision to cancel the Games in their entirety was a result of “financial mismanagement and incompetence” which had plagued the State Government over the past decade.

He said the state was fast running out of cash.

“This is just another day under Labor, costs skyrocketing overnight, going from $3b to $6b in less than a month,” he said.

“How is it possible for Daniel Andrews and (Min-

ister for Commonwealth Games Deliver) Jacinta Allan to get their figures so wildly off in such a short space of time?

“Metro-based projects are blowing out by over $30b and still the government pushes on, yet when it comes to spending extra money in the

regions – peanuts.

“A brutal budget has led to a budget bungle of colossal degrees.”

While the Games will not go ahead as planned, Mr Andrews announced the regional legacy benefits, such as social housing and tourism, would still benefit from

a $2b package earmarked for the regions, which will also see the permanent new and upgraded sporting infrastructure projects planned for the Games completed as planned.

A $60m regional community sport development fund poised to provide

aquatic centres, indoor stadiums, lighting upgrades and walking and cycling paths was also announced for regional Victorians, as was a $40m all abilities sport fund to remove barriers to sport for those living with a disability.

“Locals have told us that

more places to live and more places to stay across regional Victoria is what really matters – so that’s exactly what we’ll deliver,” he said.

North East-based One Nation upper house MP, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell, said the $2b funding package would be better off directed towards healthcare, education, infrastructure and job creation in regional Victoria.

“This decision disregards the opportunity to showcase Victoria internationally and signifies a failure in prioritising the needs of the people,” she said.

“This cancellation highlights the need for responsible financial management and a transparent approach in decision-making.”

Both Mr McCurdy and Ms Tyrrell committed to advocate for increased investment into regional Victoria going forward, with the former stating the current government was doing an “incredibly poor job” of sharing funding equally.

“I have always stood up for regional Victoria, and always called out Labor’s lack of funding,” he said.

“For a government that claims to govern for all, they are doing an incredibly poor job.

“So the question remains, will the premier join us in supporting regional Victoria, or will he continue to kick us to the curb?”

IN THE FACE: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has slammed the

handling of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Vale ASQUITH, Shirley.

Euroa FNC extend condolences to family and friends on the recent passing of Shirley Asquith.

Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time.

May she rest in peace.

Vale GRACE, Shelley.

Euroa FNC extend condolences to Dean and his family on the recent passing of Shelley.

Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time.

May she rest in peace.

DEATH NOTICES

GRACE, Shelley Louise.

Passed away peacefully July 16, 2023.

Aged 43 years.

Adored wife of Dean.

Loving and wonderful mother of Asha and Fletcher.

Beautiful daughter-in-law of Glad and Col, sister-in-law of Vanessa and David, Darren and Julie.

Aunty of Bree and Zach; Jeremy, Joel, Nathan and Ebony (and their partners).

Great-Aunty of Jax, Finn and Florrie. Rest in peace Shelley, we will miss you so much!

POPPLE, Roydon Hugh ‘Roy’.

Passed away at home at ‘Finnvalley’ surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Aged 87 years.

Loved and loving husband of Elaine. Much loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and Chris (dec) Saville, Tracey and Mick Maynard, Haedyn Popple, Wendy and Phil Godde, Jo and Mick Livingston.

Adored Pop of Haedyn, Justin and Luke; Sam; Alex; Callum and Laura; Kara, Elle and Tegan and their respective partners and GG Pop of 12 great grandchildren.

‘A life well lived ……….. shut the gate!’

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

N J Todd Funeral Directors

Member AFDA

Servicing Euroa & District since 1937

Vale POPPLE, Roy.

Euroa FNC extend condolences to family and friends on the recent passing of Roy Popple. May he rest in peace.

POPPLE

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Roydon Hugh ‘Roy’ Popple will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1A Clifton Street, Euroa on Friday, July 28. 2023 commencing at 11am. Private Cremation. Video recording of the service will be available at 2pm, please go to the N J Todd website and follow the livestream link.

N.J. TODD

Member AFDA

EUROA 1800 352 425 BENALLA (03) 5762 2461

45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, Victoria 3666

EMPLOYMENT

Euroa Library Assistant

Goulburn Valley Libraries is seeking a dynamic person to join the team at Euroa Library in the role of Euroa Library Assistant.

The Euroa Library is a community-based library with a highly motivated, customer focused team. You need to have excellent customer service skills and be able to work independently while being part of a larger team.

You will work 23.5 hours per fortnight, including one Saturday in four.

The Position Description can be found at www.gvlibraries.com.au or contact Jenny Wyllie on 1300 374 765 for further information.

Applications addressing the selection criteria can be delivered to Euroa Library, emailed to humanresources@gvlibraries.com.au or posted to Operations Manager, PO Box 632, Shepparton, 3632. Applications close at COB on 4 August 2023.

Sports Writer/Journalist

Part-time

The Euroa Gazette

North East Media

North East Media, publisher of the award winning The Euroa Gazette, is currently seeking a part-time journalist/writer to join the team in our Euroa branch.

The position specifically involves managing, collating, and editing contributed sports reports from organisations across the readership area including Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town.

The successful applicant will also need the confidence and skills to write their own sports stories, as and if needed.

WINNERS OF THE EUROA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RAFFLE:

1st - Vern 2nd - Di Nutt 3rd - Jon Day 4th - Gaye Wallace

Thanks to everyone for your support!

The position is ideally suited to a journalist or competent writer with strong English skills who lives in the Euroa district, has a passion for sport and their community, and is able to work in the Euroa office newsroom each Monday.

Excellent verbal and written English, sound computer skills, solid general knowledge, and an ability to build rapport and networks quickly are highly desirable.

You will need to be well organised, able to work to deadlines, have strong attention to detail, and able to work flexible hours between 9am to 5pm.

A valid driver’s licence, photography and social media skills are advantageous.

North East Media is a leading independent family-owned media group with a commitment to community journalism.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, close at 5pm on Friday, July 28 and should be emailed to Jeff Zeuschner (Group editor, North East Media) at jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

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Smith wins stableford with 35 points

SPORT STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB

STABLEFORD was played on Saturday at Strathbogie Golf Club.

The course is in wonderful condition and the weather conditions were fantastic of winter.

Winner of the day was Peter Smith with 35 points.

A Lineballs were won by Shae Van der Schoor with 31 points and Wally Dunn with 31 points.

Nearest the pin winners were won by Peter Smith on the 4th and on the 17th, and Victoria Fry on the 15th.

And unfortunately, she missed the birdie putt.

Men’s Drive and Pitch was won by Peter Smith. Peter must be enjoying his retirement.

Straightest drive was won by David Kennett.

Next week we are playing Stableford and combined pairs.

This time we are playing in groups of 4 and you will be playing with your partner.

Grant Pearce is on duty.

Next Saturday night is our monthly dinner.

It’s Christmas in July – a lovely Christmas dinner is planned.

Please book with Ria on 0405100859 with names and numbers, as bookings are essential for catering purposes.

AVENEL GOLF CLUB

AN overcast day greeted players last Saturday and as usual, the Juniors kicked off the day. Numbers have been down a bit lately but with the weather having been a bit on the cool side for the early morning starts and also many sports and activities to do these days, it’s hard to fit everything in.

Hopefully numbers will pick up once the weather warms up a bit.

Riley Wall was the winner this week with 27 nett.

Max Harding was second with 30 nett, one ahead of Bob TaylorWhite.

Bob collected the Avenel Wood Fired Pizza voucher this week for almost holing out from 25 meters.

Well done to all who played.

For the seniors, the July Medal was on the line.

The field was a bit smaller this week, with a couple of members jet setting around the UK and no

doubt some others taking the day off to prepare for the Mid-Year ball later in the evening.

It was good to see former member, Ed Carracher, coming for a hit and we also welcomed Lance Carracher back for his first individual 18-hole round since shoulder surgery last year.

Eleven players ventured out, including a couple of ladies and it was the man himself, President Dale Smith, who collected July’s Medal with 71 nett, one stroke clear of reigning Champ, Scoota Donovan on 72 and Lyn C collected a ball with 74 nett.

Only one NTP was claimed and that was by Pres. Dale on the 14th and Scoota picked up another ball for his second shot to the 7th.

The Avenel Meats tray raffle was drawn at the Mid-Year ball in the evening and went to the Hannigan family.

On the subject of the Ball, a massive thank you to Rachel Smith and Samantha Hannigan for organising the night, the meal, decorating the rooms and making sure that everyone had a great time. Report and photos to follow.

Last Thursday we hosted the DDGA Vets and thanks again to Dave Fullager for organising the day, setting out the Par 3 course, producing the Par 3 cards and making sure the fire was blazing when players arrived.

The event was won by Vicki Clements from Yea, who show the fellas how it’s done, scoring 48 points.

Thanks also to Marlene and Lyn for making sure the players got hot soup and a toasted sanga to warm them up on what was a very cold day.

And thank you to Dalhousie Vets for allowing us to host the event.

Our volunteers have been extremely busy getting the course mown and it looked a picture.

As always, we thank them for their tireless efforts ensuring that we have a great course to play on.

This Saturday will be a stableford round and we hope to see a good roll-up to enjoy the course.

In the meantime, good golfing to everyone.

MATCH REVIEWS

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER

SENIORS SCOREBOARD

NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB

JOHN James’ good year continued with a win in the Sunday Par event in fine winter weather at Nagambie on Sunday, having won multiple times already including the Finnigan four ball two months ago James’ good form was enough to win by two shots with a +3 result.

The runner up on the day went to Ryhs Shepherd having been in the top finishes right throughout the Autumn and Winter thus far Shepherd carded the only other positive result a +1.

The next best, barely worth mentioning a long way back were Jeremy Ezard, Shaun Bryant and Hugh Lawrence with -2.

The nearest the pin prizes were once again difficult to achieve with only two going off Dean Brown stuck the short par 3 thirteen a nd the days and years inform man John James hammered one to the 16th.

Next week’s golf will be a stableford event with B. Leviston on office duty and W. LeCerf in the bar.

RESERVES RESULTS

NETBALL SCORES

A Grade

Tatura 43 def by Rochester 56

Benalla 30 def Mansfield 25

Shepparton 70 def Kyabram 38

Mooroopna 42 def Shepp Utd 18

Shepp Swans 38 def by Echuca 52

Euroa 34 def by Seymour 52 B Grade

Tatura 29 def by Rochester 41

Shepparton 64 def Kyabram 34

Benalla 42 def Mansfield 34

Mooroopna 41 def Shepp Utd 29

Shepp Swans 53 def Echuca 52

Euroa 33 def by Seymour 43 B Reserve

Tatura 29 def by Rochester 47

Benalla 34 def by Mansfield 54

Shepparton 41 def Kyabram 34

Mooroopna 54 def Shepp Utd 43

Shepp Swans 52 def Echuca 44

Euroa 29 def by Seymour 57 17 & Under

Tatura 24 def by Rochester 47

Benalla 37 def by Mansfield 46

Mooroopna 65 def Shepp Utd 33

Shepp Swans 58 def Echuca 38

Shepparton 59 def Kyabram 42

Euroa 17 def by Seymour 58 15 & Under

Tatura 31 def by Rochester 37

Mooroopna 35 def Shepp Utd 21

Shepp Swans 36 def by Echuca 55

Shepparton 66 def Kyabram 33

ROUND 15

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Shepp United vs Shepparton

Seymour vs Mooroopna

Kyabram vs Tatura

Mansfield vs Shepp Swans

Rochester vs Benalla

Echuca vs Euroa

GOALS: BENALLA: Dan Hurley 1, Wade King 1, Jarrad Waite 1. MANSFIELD: Ben Christopher 5, James Herridge 2, Ben Les 2, Lachlan Murphy-Dale 2, Jack Tomanovits 2, Nathan Buchanan 1.

BEST: BENALLA: Fintan Brazil, Jordan Wolff, Nick Mellington, Christopher Welsh, Colby Mathieson. MANSFIELD: Frazer Dale, Ben Christopher, Dirk Koenen, Harry Mahoney, Brett Mahoney.

KYABRAM

GOALS: SHEPPARTON: Jhett Cooper 2, Jacob Watts 2, Tyron Baden 1, Mitchell Brett 1, Adam De Cicco 1, Zaydan Leocata 1. KYABRAM: Anthony DePasquale 2, Thomas Holman 2. BEST: SHEPPARTON: Jonty Wardle, Bryce Stephenson, Mitchell Brett, Adam De Cicco, Jacob Watts KYABRAM: Brad Whitford, Nic Denahy, Lachlan Smith, Jason Morgan, Thomas Holman.

EUROA

SEYMOUR 2.3 5.4 12.7 12.10.82

GOALS: EUROA: Jett Trotter 5, Craig Bamford 1, Adam Giobbi 1, Will Hayes 1, Lachlan Hill 1, Cohen Paul 1. SEYMOUR: Joshua Alford 3, Riley Mason 3, Seamus Feery 1, Nathan Fowler 1, Michael Hartley

1, Tayte Lewis 1, Jack Murphy 1, Jack O’Sullivan 1. BEST: EUROA: Ryan Pendlebury, Jacob Gleeson, Will Hayes, Jett Trotter, Jayden Gleeson. SEYMOUR: Jack O’Sullivan, Rory Scopel, Huw Jones, Riley Mason, Joshua Alford.

MOOROOPNA 6.3 13.5 17.6

22.11.143

SHEPP UNITED 1.0 4.4 5.7 8.7.55

GOALS: MOOROOPNA: Jackson Trengove 10, William Bella 2, Keelin Betson 2, Christopher Nield 2, Kydan Atkinson 1, Ben Hicks 1, Jack Johnston 1, Campbell McElhinney 1, Darcy Russell 1, Jed Woods

1. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Lewis Stanton 4, Jayden Magro 2, Liam Serra 2. BEST: MOOROOPNA: Jackson Trengove, Keelin Betson, Bryce Rutherford, Isaac Dowling, Christopher Nield. SHEPPARTON UNITED: Marcus Wattie, Fergus Pinnuck, kyle clarke, Declan Newbound, Brodie Telford.

SHEPP SWANS 4.1 9.4 10.7 11.7.73

ECHUCA 6.4 10.4 15.2 21.9.135

GOALS: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Steele Simpson 4, Diesel Batey 1, Zac Clohesy 1, Tyreece Collison 1, Joeve Cooper 1, Mason Pedretti 1, Lucas Rachele 1, Ty Sutherland 1. ECHUCA: Liam Tenace 8, Will Monahan 3, Corbin Anderson 2, Samuel Reid 2, Mitchell Wales 2, Harrison Milburn 1, Kane Morris 1, Callum Parsons 1, William Rohde 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON SWANS: Zac Banch, Joeve Cooper, Ben Gilberto, Diesel Batey, Will Dwyer. ECHUCA: Liam Tenace, Cameron Valentine, Hugh Byrne, Samuel Reid, Matthew Lias.

TATURA 2.2 2.4 5.6

ROCHESTER 0.1 2.5 3.5 4.10.34

GOALS: TATURA: Brodie Meyers 2, Jacob Chessells 1, Xavier Hutchison 1, Aydin Kesici 1, Chris Ryan 1. ROCHESTER: Sean Williams 3, Dylan Cuttriss 1. BEST: TATURA: Ethan Penrith, Daniel Weetra, Billy Cooper, James Nihill, Comanche Walls. ROCHESTER: Hamish Hooppell, Reid Gordon, Bailey Wileman, Sean Williams, Dylan Gordon.

Benalla 8 4 52 def by Mansfield

13 11 89

BEST: BENALLA: Jack Doidge, Riley Johnson, Zachary Amarant, Cameron Symes, Thomas Hayes. MANSFIELD: Matthew Martin, Colby Croxford-demasi, Jack Christopher, Thomas Sheahan, Cody-James Turner.

GOALS: BENALLA: Cameron Symes 4, Jack Doidge 3, Jobe Parmansche 1.

MANSFIELD: Jack Christopher 3, Jacob Howes 2, Archie Storer 2, Riley Angel 1, Jack Byrne 1, David Holliday 1, Dylan Lowry 1, Thomas Sheahan 1, Cody-James Turner 1.

UNDER 18s RESULTS

Benalla 6.8.44 def by Mansfield 8.8.56

BEST: BENALLA: Cooper Woods, Tyler McGregor, Tom Riley, Zack Liddington, Henry Hill.

MANSFIELD: Hunter Reee, Benjamin Reardon, William Friday, Lachlan Pentony, Dylan Lowry.

GOALS: BENALLA: Max Cullen 2, Jakob Decker 2, Jobe Parmansche 1, Tom Riley 1. MANSFIELD: Oscar Clelland 3, Archie Storer 3, Seth Dean 1, Hunter Reee 1.

Violet Town remain undefeated in under 18 footy competition

the whistle blew, it was clear Murchison found another gear after half time A h hi l bl , i l M

KDFNL - VIOLET TOWN FOOTBALL

MURCHISON looked determined to make a stand against undefeated Violet Town, as they came out strong scoring the first goal within minutes of hitting the ground.

Violet Town backline, centre and forwards worked together to get a score on the board, by getting the ball into the hands of Wil Smyth, who scored two quick consecutive goals for V/T.

The ball made it back to Violet Towns fifty metre line, with a promise of another chance to score, their opportunity was snatched away by Murchison’s defence.

Murchison took their opportunity to score their second goal and pushed again down to their forward line to show they were up for a challenge. They were opposed by Violet Towns defence and under pressure were only rewarded with a point.

Despite a muddy centre there was good control of the ball.

Successive passes kept the ball in the hands of Violet Town with Charles, Zacharia and Montell marking the ball. Montell kicking Violet Towns third goal.

This was followed by a fourth out of the hands of Talleigh.

A great contest by Darcy prevented Murchison from scoring as the ball continued to see a lot of the ground with attempts by both teams to score. Murchison finally scoring another point in the attempts to close the gap.

Tyler showed Murchison how it is done, adding the fifth goal for Violet Town.

Murchison tried for a goal and was only rewarded with their third behind for the quarter.

Murchison’s backline gave Charles and Montell a hard time with Montell managing a point to Violet Towns tally for the first quarter.

Violet Town 5-1-31

Murchison 2-3-15

The second quarter and the pace seemed to slow, with only three goals being scored.

two for Violet Town and one for Murchison.

Players on both sides were clearly working hard, Violet Town was the fist to reap the rewards with Montell scoring a goal after a long pass from Nathan.

Darcy, Jack Q and Tyler were rallying together in the backline, whilst Nathan passed onto Montell again for Violet Towns seventh goal.

After the third ball up, Tyler retrieved the ball from Murchison backline managing to get it all the way down

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C GRADE

IN the first quarter Cass had some great intercepts, strong defensive holds by Rack in GK, and Erin took a lovely intercept in WD. But unfortunately, there were some forced passes into the attacking end and limited options for passes resulting in held balls.

The second quarter saw Kodi chasing up any loose balls and Cass continued to take some great intercepts. But again, passing let the girls down in the second quarter.

In the third quarter the girls were able to turn the ball over in the first few seconds.

There was some good talk through the quarter, Lauren was rebounding strong, Rachel did some lovely rolls to be an option on the defensive throw in. It was a low scoring quarter by both sides.

The girls should be very proud of the second half of the game.

INTO THE RING: Katrina Jung readies to shoot.

FORWARD

PASS: Emma Warnock looks to move the ball up the court.

the ground with a quick hand off to Koby and back again. Unfortunately, Tyler’s efforts were not rewarded. Murchison came back on the attack getting a goal past Violet Towns defence.

Another great piece of play and continued marking by Talleigh, Charles and Charlie.

Murchison defence put the pressure on Jye who managed to add another point to the score board for V/T.

Violet Town 7-3-45

Murchison 3-4-22

As the whistle blew, it was clear Murchison found another gear after half time, showing they were not ready to give up and wanting to put a dent in Violets Towns 23-point lead.

Murchison were quick to kick two goals and put the pressure on Violet Town who could only retaliate with two behinds, despite the efforts of Talleigh, Zachary, Koby, Zachariah and Montell.

After some good groundwork by Zacharia and Zachary in the centre, supported by Sam, Oliver Ned and Malachi led to Montell taking the mark and his fourth goal.

Oliver and Zachary worked together to see another point added for Violet

Town.

Tyler, Wil, Montell, Koby, Sam tried hard to convert in the forward line, Murchison was hot on their heels and managed to snatch the ball back, adding another point to their 35-point tally.

Violet Towns backline doing their job with Murchison folding under the pressure and adding another point.

Talleigh regained possession on Murchison’s back line, enabling Violet Town to add yet again another point.

Murchison got in one more point before fourth quarter.

Violet Town 8-7-55

Murchison 5-8-38

Darcy stopped Murchison attempt at goal. Neither team was slowing despite the challenges.

Murchison were in for the long haul and giving Violet Town the competition, they have rarely faced this season, they scored another goal.

Wil and Montell followed up with Violet Towns eighth goal on the board.

Violet the managed two successive points.

Murchison were not going to give up their defence and forwards working to get their sixth goal.

Four minutes in the match

left Zachariah got a free kick and confidently converted it to a goal.

Followed by great play Tyler getting the ball to Montell for his sixth goal.

Despite Violet Town keeping the pressure on Murchison followed up with their 7th goal.

One last push from Murchison and they managed another point and their eight goal, dwindling Violet Towns lead down to 14 points.

Violet Town 11-9-76

Murchison 9-8-62.

NETBALL

A GRADE

JO was feeding well.

Defensive pressure made for some turnovers.

However, some turnovers were missed opportunities.

Accurate shooting by Imy.

VT got a bit of a break in the second quarter taking the lead by 14.

Jo taking some lovely intercepts.

To start the third quarter only one change Teagan off and Macey into WA.

Lots of defensive pressure by both teams, ball going up and down the court. Another lovely intercept by Jo.

Girls getting tired in the last quarter.

Some missed goals and

forced passes.

Defense worked tirelessly all day, Murch won the last quarter by 1.

Scores – VT 58 defeated Murch 41

Best: Jayde Burden

2nd Best: Jo Wild

B GRADE

IN the first quarter the VT shooters were able to get all the rebounds and worked hard to keep down their end.

Great talk and encouragement going up and down the court.

Defense was strong in the second quarter, getting all rebounds and some intercepts down the court.

Defense remained strong throughout the third quarter.

Attackers moving well in and around the ring.

Throughout the final quarter a great intercept on the centre pass, creating a turnover.

Shooters getting their own rebounds to then get the goal.

Pressure was high in the centre third and encouragement strong.

Defense in the ring spot on. Scores – VT 40 defeated Murch 26

Best: Kayla Gracie

2nd Best: Emma Warnock

Scores – Murch 37 defeated VT 8

Best: Erin Dawson

2nd Best: Cass Greatorex

Scores – Murch 32 defeated VT 17

UNDER 13S

THE girls had a tough first quarter with the scores being 0 to 6 Murch’s way.

Macey led well throughout the quarter and defence was tight.

A great turnover to start the second quarter.

An intercept by Maddison Mace and great rebounding by defenders.

In the third quarter Sophie Burden shot a great goal and a lovely intercept by Sophia.

Best: Macey Kubeil

2nd Best: Abbey Frost

UNDER 11S

WHAT an amazing effort by all the girls today.

Each week they do such a great job and always come together as a team.

Special mention to Murch for their kindness and lovely celebration when Summer-Rose shot VT’s first goal in the fourth quarter.

Sophie did well in GD, taking many intercepts and rebounds.

Bella had some lovely forward drives when playing C. Heidi took on all feedback throughout the game and attempted to put them all into the play Scores – Murch 25 defeated VT 1

Best: Bella Goodson

2nd Best: Heidi Stallard

A SOLID TEST: Wil Smyth gets boot to ball in the under 18s.

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Juniors play off in another round of netball, football

NETBALL

UNDER 11 WHITE

By ROSEMARY CAMERON

THE Euroa under 11 White’s took on Kialla West this Saturday.

As always, the girls showed up with boundless energy and charisma aplenty.

The game gets underway with Kialla putting plenty of pressure on Euroa’s defence.

Ella in GK and Millie B in GD were managing to slow down their opponents’ goals with some good interceptions and rebound collections.

The ball clears well, out to Millie in WD who finds Skye, C, who is working hard to find free space.

The ball moves down via Jess, WA, to Euroa’s end of the court and into Harper, GA, but some good height in Kialla’s defence stem our chances of scoring.

After each quarter, stand in coach, Jason Timperly, encourages the girls to use speed to get around their players, and suggests bounce passes as opposed to lobs.

A quick suck on a sweet orange, a snake or two, and the girls are back on court.

They have perfected their ‘Pies’ chant and proudly represent Euroa.

A good centrepass from Millie B results in plenty of action down in Euroa’s half, but unfortunately the ball gets turned over.

Crystal, GD, intercepts the next centrepass and in partnership with Liv, WA, they drive the ball up the court.

There is plenty of feistiness on display today, as the girls fight for each ball.

Final score 23 to 0.

Keep working hard girls, despite the score, your team of keen supporters see how much you improve week in week out.

UNDER 11 BLACK

WITH a cool start to the morning, Euroa under 11s took to the court agains St Luke’s Falcons with almost their full team.

Within minutes Isla Moore in C and Crystal Lipscombe in WA, created a pass down to Leila Thompson in GS.

Although Leila was positioned a little further from the ring, she took a chance and snapped the first goal for the game, in this surprising herself and boosting the team to carry on throughout the game.

Soon after Zara Hill in GA, who has been putting lots of practice into her shooting, shot a great goal.

In the second quarter Eu-

roa stayed consistent and strong up against St Luke’s.

Jessica Lipscombe in GK and Tully Watson in GD worked solidly as a team, taking great interceptions and putting pressure on St Luke’s, making it hard for them to keep the ball down their goal area.

Evie Buchanan in C was ever consistent and strong keeping ahead of her team mate, with Zara Hill WD and Crystal Lipscombe WA making great movement in the C area.

At training the team have been working hard at creating space on the court and it’s showing now on game day.

Heading into the 3rd quarter Chloe Squies had a run in GS taking the first received pass and shooting a great goal.

This gave her the confidence to give it her all and she did really well in this position.

Heading into the 4th quarter Isla Moore in GD defended strond, with Evie Buchanan in GK, the defenders supporting each other taking plenty of rebounds.

They both stuck to their players making it hard for St Luke’s to get close to their ring.

Great game from Euroa Under 11s, with everyone playing as a team with great sportsmanship.

Final score: Euroa 18, St Luke’s Falcons 7

UNDER 13 BLACK

By KRISTEN DAVEY

THIS was always going to be a nail biter with both teams battling for top spot on the ladder.

Euroa demonstrating high level energy and a hunger for the ball, but Kialla West Gold equally competitive.

Kialla quick to score the first goal of the match.

With lightning speed and spectacular agility Molly Fowler (WA) receives centre pass from the consistent & ever steady Grace Eddy (C).

A clean pass to the perfectly positioned Bethan Burton (GA) scores Euroa’s 1st goal.

Clever passing shots by Kialla saw some quick goals for them and a build in their momentum.

However, strong defensive pressure by Lara Saxon (GD), Adelaide Downie (GK) & Asha Embling (WD) kept scores close. Quarter Time Score: Euroa 7 - Kialla West Gold 9.

A change up of positions sees Euroa gain some extra momentum, with Bethan (GA) scoring 1st goal of the quarter.

Daisy Cameron (GD) & Lara Saxon (GK) competitive

in defence.

A brilliant intercept by Asha Embling (WD) sends the ball Euroa’s way.

Grace Eddy (WA) working beautifully with Molly Fowler (C), Sissy Davey (GS) using her height & excellent positioning to pass to Bethantaking Euroa to the lead.

Half Time Score: Euroa 13 – Kialla West Gold 12.

Euroa’s momentum increases with fast passes & strong hands, a beautiful long pass from Sissy Davey (GS) to Bethan Burton (GA) who then shoots 1st goal of the quarter. Adelaide Downie (WD) doing well against strong opponents.

Asha Embling (GK) & Daisy Cameron (GD) working well together in defence to save a number of goals.

Teamwork making the dream work – clean & quick passing between Molly Fowler (C), Grace Eddy (WA), Sissy Davey (GS) and Bethan Burton (GA) see 3 quick goals to Euroa.

A ball up late in the quarter went to Bethan’s quick hands and another goal for Euroa.

Great hands and great defence continues by Daisy Cameron (GD) who manages to convert play by taking an impressive intercept.

Hard & fast passing between Adelaide Downie (WD), Lara Saxon (GS) & Bethan Burton (GA) enables a quick goal for Euroa.

Euroa takes full advantage of a footwork penalty against Kialla and it’s another goal for Euroa.

Asha Embling (GK) keeping Kialla in check with great defence in goals. Grace Eddy (WA) providing beautiful opportunities as well as taking an impressive intercept.

Great play between Adelaide Downie (WD), Molly Fowler (C) and Grace Eddy (WA) for Lara Saxon (GS) to score her 1st goal.

At the umpire’s whistle at full time, it was a win for Euroa. A hard-fought game, where all girls should be very proud of how they played. Every single one.

Congratulations girls.

Final Score: Euroa 27 – Kialla West Gold 24. Awards: Bethan Burton & Molly Fowler.

UNDER 13 WHITE

SOMETIMES the biggest victories in sport aren’t always shown in the win-loss columns but in the ability for a team to stick to their game plan and show that never say die attitude.

Having been easily beaten at the start of the season by the Shepparton Sapphires, Euroa 13 and under Secondary were eager to show just how far they have progressed.

The Sapphires quickly hit the scoreboard several times, before Euroa adjusted their pass options, finding gaps in the Sapphires defense leading to the first goal to Ellie Robinson.

Heidi Taresch showed just how important voice and movement were as Wing Defence, pushing the ball out of the back third and creating several important passes into our attacking third, where Grace Hill was working hard to free herself of her opponent, leading to important shot attempts for both herself and Ellie.

Sapphires had a narrow lead 7-4 at quarter time.

The 2nd quarter started positively with Willow Timperley finding Ellie close to the ring for several quick goals.

Willow Hamill worked hard in defence, getting her hands in the way of multiple passes, frustrating her opponent and slowing down the opposition.

converting the team’s first major. Ollie Robertson, Ben Creevey, Ollie Swain and Jackson Walker started to control the centre bounce and shortly after Ollie Wilson on the wing was rewarded for his hard running by slotting through the teams second.

Koby Ross was proving a handful for the Moama defence before kicking his first followed quickly after by Haimi who nailed his second for the quarter.

Euroa 4.2.26 Moama 0.0.0

The second quarter saw coach Saxon start to move the magnets.

Ella Kearns capitalized at Goal Defence, leaving her opponent to create several key intercepts.

Euroa trailed 10-17 at the half.

Maisy Wilson began the 3rd quarter on a high, finding Grace Hill twice, allowing for easy goals.

Willow T ensured that the Sapphires defence weren’t able to exit the ball out easily, giving Ellie and Grace extra chances at goal.

Euroa’s defensive pressure started to pay off, with Shelby Baker at Goalkeeper denying her opponent under the ring, restricting the Sapphires score, whilst letting Euroa eat into the margin.

Euroa entered the last quarter trailing 17-22, and with Coach Jason’s encouraging words in their ears the girls worked hard to score.

Grace scored straight away, having taken advantage of a long pass inside from near the third line.

Maisy’s defensive work to maintain front position on her opponent lead to yet another opposition turnover, whilst Ella’s work at driving the ball out of the back end of the court all played a part in Euroa tying the score with the Sapphires.

Both teams did their best defensive work leading to multiple ball held calls against both teams.

Despite Euroa’s hard work their opponents managed to eke away with the win 29-24. Awards to Shelby and Maisy for their valiant effort.

U14 FOOTBALL By DANNY SWAIN

ROUND 11 saw the Euroa team traveling interstate to take on Moama.

For the first few minutes of the first quarter the ball rebounded between the arcs before Haimi Wolfenden continued his good form by

Will Davey who had been marshaling the troops from the half back line came into the centre square with Ryder McLure, Koby Ross taking the tap and Sam Mills who was back after being side lined by injury.

Moama fought hard but were unable to penetrate Euroa’s defence of Max Beckman, Dougie Kipping, Jack Sheridan and Blade Johns who was rock solid as usual at full back.

Ollie Roberton soon kicked the team’s 5th major for the day and Ethan Saxon slotted a set shot after looking dangerous all day and marking strongly overhead.

Euroa 6.5.41 Moama 0.0.0

The third quarter was a scrappy affair.

Moama’s never say die attitude shut down some of Euroa’s running game and the ball rebounded from end to end.

Ben Creevy had been strong all day and continued to run and send the ball into Euroa’s forward 50.

Not long after Ollie Robertson broke the dead lock kicking his second for the match. Euroa 7.5.47 Moama 0.0.0

Coach Saxon wanted his team to lift in the final term and use the ball better by kicking long and finding targets.

To Moama’s credit they continued to pressure Euroa’s ball carriers, but they couldn’t break through Euroa’s half backline.

Euroa continued to send the ball into attack and Abella Beckman and Ollie Rosema worked hard to lock the ball in.

But the young magpies were unable to add another major for the term. Euroa 7.9.51 Moama 0.0.0

Goal scores-Haimi Wolfden 2, Ollie Robertson 2, Ethan Saxon 1, Ollie Wilson 1, Koby Ross 1. Best players-Ollie Swain, Ben Creevey, Will Davey, Ollie Robertson, Jackson Walker, Ethan Saxon.

UNDER 13 BLACK AWARD WINNERS: Bethan Burton (left) and Molly Fowler (right). PHOTO: EJFNC

Participation proves to be the key

AGAINST current participation trends, Euroa’s under 10 Hockey 5s group has gone from one to two teams, midseason of their Goulburn Valley Hockey Association competition.

Under the guidance of Shepparton teacher and Euroa Hockey Club player, coach and president Kim Hamill this group has really improved in terms of skill development, individual and team play, enthusiasm and numbers.

With this competition starting at 8.40am in Shepparton each Saturday, both Euroa and Benalla Hockey clubs found they were short of numbers to enter teams in this competition.

After Kim introduced her classes to hockey in term one, she had a number of students very keen to play on weekends.

While the older students were able to find places in local clubs, the under 10 sides

were already full, so Kim approached Euroa Hockey Club about entering a team made up of a combination of all these players.

The club was very supportive and a combined under 10 team, under the banner of and supported by Euroa Hockey Club, was entered.

Each week Kim runs training for the Shepparton based players after school and Euroa and Benalla players train with their club before coming together on Saturday mornings with coach Kim Hamill and umpire Joel Hamill.

What this group has achieved as a team and individually is quite remarkable, particularly considering that most are only in their first year of hockey.

Enthusiasm to participate has continued to grow to the point where Kim found the group with a full team interchange bench more reflec-

ROUND RESULTS:

NORTH East

Bushrangers

Basketball (NEBB) is a collaboration between local North East basketball associations with the commitment of “Creating Realistic Pathways for all North East Athletes”

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

One NEBB Youth League Men’s (YLM) team competes in the semi-professional Big V competition.

Big V & VJBL consist of teams from both metropolitan and regional Victoria.

tive of ice hockey than field hockey.

A bye in this competition provided an opportunity and with the support of team members and their families, GVHA, and Hock-

U14 Boys 1 41 def by Altona 1 55

(Top Scorers: Keoni Anderson 18, Sam Lupo 10, Harris Kain 5)

U14 Boys 2 26 def by Keilor 5 47

(Top Scorers: Brock Buckland 7, Cruz McAuliffe 5, Joseph Milton 4)

U14 Girls 1 31 def McKinnon 1 29

(Top Scorers: Ella Mercieca 18, Scarlett Van Schaik 4, Lily Purss 3)

U14 Girls 2 50 def Surfcoast 1 15

(Top Scorers: Kaity Ford 10, Allira Cullinger 10, Ruby Pickles 7Paige Ely 3)

U16 Boys 1 45 def Casey 1 42

(Top Scorers: Cooper Clark 10, Sdashiell Smith 9, Owain Boyle 8)

U16 Boys 2 46 def Ballarat 3 44

(Top Scorers: Sam Kain 16, Seth Graham 8, Mateo Hanley 7)

U16 Girls 1 68 def by Diamond Valley 1 105

(Top Scorers: Molly Moylan 20, Mekenzie Wood 14, Indianna Phillips 9)

U16 Girls 2 51 def Wallan 1 31

(Top Scorers: Sophia Kotzur 15, Lily Moffatt 9, Sienna Sampson 8)

U18 Boys 1 69 def Bulleen 1 54

(Top Scorers: Lochie Harvey 21, Coen Ainsworth 12, Ely Reid 11)

U18 Boys 2 36 def by Diamond Valley 3 56

(Top Scorers: Riley Hutton 11, Cam Cooper 10, Bailey Allen 5)

U18 Girls 38 def by Camberwell 1 42

(Top Scorers: Jess Freeman 14, Milly Evans 7, Elyssa Cole 5)

YLM 117 def by Casey  110

(Top Scorers: Jesse King 48, Sam Gebauer 18, Jordan Birch 15)

ey Victoria, a second Euroa Hockey Club under 10 team was formed.

A third Hockey 5s field was formed on the warmup pitch area making it all ready for Saturday’s games.

Goulburn Valley Grammar School players were pleased to have their bye become a game and Strikers were the second opponent. Both games were hard fought, each team scored,

and all players were fully involved across a variety of positions.

A very happy group of players came off both fields at the end of their games.

Euroa’s B Women’s side had a very hard-fought game against SYC at 8pm on Friday night.

While Euroa had the majority of the attack and varied their linking and angles to get the ball into their attacking circle and shots on goal they just couldn’t get the ball over the line although they came agonisingly close on many occasions.

SYC built some solid attacks but were turned around by strong work in defence and mid-field.

At the final siren the score was a 0 – 0 draw.

Some real positives came out of this game for Euroa, along with a couple of learnings that will be worked on to develop an even stronger team.

IN THE ACTION: Laughing and having fun with friends isnt all thats done at Euroa Hockey Club, the coaches promise kids actually get to play hockey as well.

ALL SMILES: A picture of Euroa’s two enthusiastic under 10 teams.

PHOTOS: supplied

U18 GIRLS TEAM: BACK ROW: Shane Riley (Coach), Gen Cusack, Janaya Pettie, Montanna Burke, Felicity Camplin, Elyssa Cole, Niamh Moylan. FRONT ROW: Elley Donelan, Jess Freeman, Milly Evans

Euroa suffers first clean sweep defeat across all grades for 2023

A GRADE

WHEN rivals Euroa and Seymour meet there is always going to be a game fought with passion.

Euroa were looking for redemption after a big loss early in the season, but the experienced Lions team had other ideas.

Tylah Marchbank was getting hands to the ball several times, but Seymour’s strong defence saw most of these go unrewarded.

Later in the quarter the Magpies strung together some lovely passages of play but went to the first break with a 5-goal deficit.

The second quarter was the Maggies opportunity to turn things around but Seymour’s defence was troubling Euroa’s goalers.

The Lions were able to get the hands over the ball and even with Magpies strong defence keeping the Lions to the edge of the ring, their accurate shooting could not be stopped.

In the third quarter Euroa’s Mia Sudomirski and Bree Poole were able to find space in the ring and get the ball up quickly.

The midcourt were applying pressure and despite some great defensive intercepts could not stop Seymour from extending their lead.

Euroa did not relent in the fourth and were still fighting for the ball.

Eliza Hoare and Kellie Davidson were working hard to get the ball into the goalers and made it a more even quarter.

After a disappointing 18 goal loss, Euroa will be looking to see how they can turn things around for next week’s tough game against Echuca.

Seymour 52 Euroa 34

Best players: Eliza Hoare, Tylah Marchbank, Mia Sudomirski

B GRADE

THE Rolling Stones once famously sang “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you’ll find You get what you need.”

Turns out The Rolling Stones were wrong.

After trying very hard on Saturday at Memorial Oval, Euroa’s B grade team did not get what they wanted or needed.

The Magpies have found themselves in a bit of a pickle at this time of the season, their position on the GVFNL ladder is precarious, clinging valiantly to 6th spot and staving off threats from other teams on a weekly basis.

Enter the Seymour Lions.

Fierce rivals and fierce

competitors.

Saturday’s game started ferociously, with both teams playing the hard, contested games they are known for.

Seymour had a small lead, then Euroa pegged it back.

Euroa got slightly in front, and then Seymour rallied.

Rhi Teichert, Millie Watson and Kelly Hill played top-quality games of defensive netball.

They used each other adeptly to turnover and move the ball out of the Seymour attacking zone and back into the mid court time and time again.

Caitlyn Elliot, Abbie Ellis and Molly Redfern were responsible for moving the ball into Euroa’s goal ring, not an easy thing to achieve when you are being pushed, bumped and contacted over two thirds of the court.

Abbie Ellis was, once again, very clever with her feeds into the goal ring, seeing opportunities and taking them at exactly the right moment.

Making space in what was a very congested middle third was no mean feat, but the Magpies did not stop dodging and moving for the four quarters.

In what was a bad day for injuries for Euroa, Sarah Ternes first left the court, soon followed by Cass

Payne-the physicality of the game, and injured body parts, taking its toll on both girls.

Fingers crossed both players make speedy returns to the court and their team.

Rhi Teichert also hit the ground hard, alarming herself and alarming her teammates.

Thank goodness goal shooter Marnie Burton was still fit and able by the end of the game,- despite having her own up close and personal brush with the court surface- the benefits of having her very own trainer at home once again possibly paying dividends. Marnie shot accurately and moved beautifully, throwing herself into every contest with little regard for her own safety, desperate in her attempts to reduce the lead the Lions had established.

However, at the end of four punishing quarters of netball, it was Seymour who were victorious by 12 goals.

The remaining games of the season now take on a certain element of ‘do or die’ significance for the Magpies, with Euroa probably needing to win all of them in order to feature in September finals’ action.

Next week’s road trip to Echuca could be a beauty.

Just don’t listen to The

Rolling Stones on the way there.

Best Players: Abbie Ellis, Rhi Teichert, Kelly Hill

Seymour 44 Euroa 32

B RESERVE

IT WAS ALWAYS GOing to take an extra special effort to topple Seymour from their lofty position on the B Reserve ladder, the Euroa Magpies knew that something extraordinary would be required if they were to walk away with the four points.

But anything is possible in a game of netball, so it was with hope in their hearts that the Magpies took to the court at Memorial Oval on Saturday.

Excited for the game, excited for the possibilities, and super excited for the Mock Wedding that night.

The first few minutes of play were fairly even, with both teams testing out their opponents. Demi Walker, Mary Frewen and Tej Sutherland combined strongly in Euroa’s defence, communicating well and intercepting a number of times.

Matching up on much taller players, the Euroa girls jumped and contested with persistence, ignoring the obvious height advantage the Seymour players had.

In the mid court, Janneke

Kruger, Hannah Kubeil, Karlarni Anderson and Laura Frewen were kept busy by the drive and attack of the Seymour Lions into their goal ring.

Body on body contests were the order of the day, with many turnovers resulting from this style of play.

Maddi Murray, Molly Redfern, Mimi Hamilton and Sienna Trotter were effective in the Magpie attack, making the most of the opportunities they got and moving the ball around with skill and vision.

The accuracy by the goalers was just reward for the whole team’s effort in getting the ball into their shooters.

But despite the Magpie’s best efforts, the Seymour Lions started to really assert their dominance on the game in the third quarter and did not look back.

By the final whistle, the lead had blown out to 28 goals - not the result the Magpies had been hoping for, but also probably not a true indication of the standard of play either.

While the Lions ended the game on top, they certainly had to work for their win.

Seymour 57 Euroa 29

Best players: Molly Redfern, Demi Walker, Laura Frewen.

Seymour shows why it is the team to beat

By NICK MCCABE RESERVES

AN undermanned Euroa Reserves outfit welcomed archrivals and undefeated ladder leaders Seymour, to Memorial Oval for a high stake’s finals like prelude.

The game started at an even tempo, but it was the Lions who capitalised early preying on Euroa with pressure and in turn scoring from these forced turnovers.

The back six, led by Mitch Penman’s intercept marking as feature, began to get Euroa’s rebound game clicking with Robbie Wilson booting home Euroa’s first of the day.

A flashy centre clearance from Josh Robertson resulted in repeat inside 50s for the Magpies and a crumbing goal from Matt Lawrance brought up Euroa’s second goal in as many minutes.

Michael Watson did his best to ensure his presence was felt on the ground, while Lachie Cooke provided valuable run up and down the wings.

At quarter time Euroa trailed Seymour 2.0 -12 to 4.1 - 25.

In the second quarter James Ivill did all he could to ignite the home team this was well supported by keily Jager who’s first, second, third, fourth and even fifth efforts strongly stood out to supporters.

The game remained an arm wrestle in general play in a real territory battle, unfortunately for Euroa this was a battle slipping away as Seymour continued their forward drive.

At the main break Euroa again trailed 3.1 - 19 to Seymour’s 5.6 - 36.

As the third quarter began Euroa still held hopes of an unlikely upset win but knew this was the quarter where Seymour would come out most strong.

The latter proved correct with Seymour kicking 3 goals oppose to Euroa’s 1, the scores now Euroa 4.2 -26, Seymour. 8.8 - 56.

With a five-goal final quarter deficit seeming like a bridge to far to cross, the final quarter for Euroa was all about bringing the challenge to Seymour and not letting them runaway with a soft victory.

To Euroa’s credit, with the

personnel missing through likes of Linc Mckernan, Craig Bamford and Zac Gleeson against undefeated opposition their endeavor could not be questioned.

Ultimately on the day, Seymour was just too strong.

Euroa 5.2 - 32

Seymour 12.10 - 82

Best: Joshua Robertson, Peter Cairns, James Ivill, Michael Watson, Mitch Penman.

Goal Kickers: Josh Robertson 2, Michael Watson, Robbie Wilson and Matt Lawrence.

THIRDS

EUROA U18s welcomed Seymour to Memorial Oval Saturday morning for round 14 of GVFL football.

This was the second game for the day as the EJFNC Under 10 played their game against Eastern rangers before the U18s match.

Euroa fielded 18 players this week as numbers were buoyed by the inclusion of six U16s who have the bye in their competition this weekend, Cale Robertson, Max Miller, Baxter Fraser, Jack

Walters, Archie Wilson and Harvey Bell joined the ranks and for a couple it was their first game of U18s and they all contributed significantly throughout the match.

Euroa were slow out of the blocks and allowed Seymour to score two goals early as fundamental skill errors were hurting the Pies. Euroa’s first score a behind to Tynan Cummins came off the back of two crunching Walter Jackson tackles and the resulting free kick.

The boys lifted the intensity in the second quarter

and the tackled in numbers.

Baxter Fraser was sharing the ruck duties and preforming well.

Max Miller was solid across half back with his intercept marking.

Euroa moved the ball out of the centre with purpose to find Dublin Anderson who passed to a Archie Wilson contest enabling Captain Kusuma Wolfenden to swoop in and snag a goal.

Euroa matched Seymour’s intensity in the third quarter, resulting in numerous repeat stoppages.

Brodie Hamill worked hard and the back six were preforming well under pressure.

The message at three quarter time was to not give up and continue with the effort and intensity they had shown in the first three quarters, and they did, they held possession and kept the ball in and didn’t allow the opposition to run away in the final quarter.

Euroa 1.1.7 defeated by Seymour 10.18.78

Best players: Bailey Allen, Walter Jackson, Dublin Anderson, Max Miller, Baxter Fraser, Ed Tilton. Goal kicker: Kusuma Wolfenden (1)

HIGH LEAP: Baxter Fraser doing the ruckwork in the Under 18s.

Glorious weather for winter tennis

By RHONDA CARPENTER

IT was an unusually glorious day for tennis last Monday when Mansfield Black hosted Moglonemby, Euroa welcomed Mansfield Blue and Terip met Seven Creeks.

Mansfield Red won on forfeit from Benalla who were unable to field a team last minute when illness intervened.

Mansfield Black’s Liza Karras and Jenny Bell took

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it right up to Moglonemby’s Deb Seach and Marlene Hanrahan in their opener, ultimately unlucky to lose in tiebreak.

Robyn Johnston and Lyn Johnson defeated Rhonda Carpenter and Di Bergelin 8-3 in another hard-fought set.

The next sets were tight, but Moglonemby won both, and then took a final one 8-1.

Black’s Bell and Carpenter refused to let the visitors steal the show by winning

theirs 8-2 in a lengthy battle.

Moglonemby won 5-42 defeated M Black 1-28 and moved into second spot on the ladder.

Over at Terip Cindy Hayes, Frances Lawrence, Bec Little and Phoebe McDermid outclassed Seven Creeks taking every set convincingly.

Rowena Ellis, Kerry Hewlett, Nicola Enright, and Jill Hayes secured 10 games in their contest.

Terip 6-48 defeated Seven

Creeks 0-10.

Match of the round was between Euroa and Blue which included two tiebreakers.

Openers went one each way with Mansfield Blue’s Michelle Pigdon and Karyn Fraser winning the tiebreak set against Euroa’s Sue Vaughan and Lyndall Bigland.

Ros Doxey and Ruth Nolan took theirs 8-4 for the home side.

Pigdon combined strongly with Clare Beecham to win 8-5 while Bigland and Doxey took theirs in another breaker.

The stage was set for a final set showdown and again these were split one each way.

When scores were checked a rare draw was the result.

Euroa drew with Mansfield Blue 3-37.

Mansfield Red won on forfeit against Benalla.

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Saturday, July 29

Geelong Cats vs. Fremantle (GMHBA)

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Gold Coast SUNS vs. Brisbane Lions (HBS) (T)

Essendon vs. Sydney Swans (MRVL) (N)

Adelaide Crows vs. Port Adelaide (AO) (N)

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MOGLONEMBY IN MANSFIELF: 1. Moglonemby’s Lyn Johnson, Marlene Hanrahan, Deb Seach and Robyn Johnston enjoyed the sun and the contest.

PHOTO: Rhonda Carpenter

TOWNER THIRDS REMAIN UNDEFEATED

Lions win match against undermanned Magpies

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By SCOTT WATSON

A WONDERFUL game of pressure-filled football was seen at Memorial Oval last weekend as traditional rivals Euroa and Seymour took to the field.

With both teams in the top four of the GVL ladder it always promised to be a ding-dong affair of high-quality country football...it did not disappoint.

Euroa was struck-down in the lead-up to the game with a number of players withdrawing from the match with ‘flu-like’ symptoms.

This, coupled with the loss of key defender Matt Ivill with a shoulder injury from the previous week, meant the team had to draw on the depth of players at the club – thanks to the club’s coaching staff for their hard work at being able to have this depth on the list.

Jack Hellier came into the side for his first match and acquitted himself well in the mid-field.

Linc McKernan and Erish Uthayakumar both returned to the side, while Ben Harrison was included for his first game of the year.

Nate Stewart took over ruck duties in the absence of Andrew Smith with Cohen Paul showing again just why there is so much excitement about what he has to offer – his height was utilized well in the ruck yet his marking around the ground was certainly a highlight.

Will Hayes further cemented his favoritism for the league best and fairest award as he amassed 50 disposals throughout the afternoon – the first player to do this in the 2023 competition across the league.

Will’s determination to get the ball, time and again, meant star forwards Jett Trotter (5 goals) had the opportunity to put the Seymour side under pressure.

The Magpies were the better part of 5 goals down at the three-quarter time break, yet coach Rowan urged his side for one more effort.

They responded with a relentless attack on the ball.

Ryan Pendlebury, Jake Penman and Jayden Gleeson combined time and again to shift the ball out of the Euroa backline, through the centre of the ground and into the forward line with great accuracy.

Captain Jacob Gleeson again was brilliant in his leadership and ability to lift his team to another level.

The final siren went with Euroa a couple of kicks away from getting the win.

On to Echuca this coming weekend with a game up on the Murray, against the ladder leaders, a challenge the side and the coaching team are relishing.

Euroa 10.9.69 defeated by Seymour 12.10.82

Best players: Ryan Pendlebury, Will Hayes, Jacob Gleeson, Jayden Gleeson, Jett Trotter, Jake Penman

Goal kickers: Jett Trotter (5), Craig Bamford (1), Lachie Hill (1), Adam Giobbi (1), Will Hayes (1), Cohen Paul (1)

SCORES: ROUND 14

Euroa vs Seymour

GOALS: EUROA: Jett Trotter 5, Craig Bamford

1, Adam Giobbi 1, Will Hayes 1, Lachlan Hill

1, Cohen Paul 1. SEYMOUR: Joshua Alford

3, Riley Mason 3, Seamus Feery 1, Nathan Fowler 1, Michael Hartley 1, Tayte Lewis 1, Jack Murphy 1, Jack O’Sullivan 1. BEST: EUROA: Ryan Pendlebury, Jacob Gleeson, Will Hayes, Jett Trotter, Jayden Gleeson. SEYMOUR: Jack O’Sullivan, Rory Scopel, Huw Jones, Riley Mason, Joshua Alford.

DAY OUT: Jett Trotter kept Euroa in the game all day, booting home five majors.

BREAKING AWAY: Erish Uthayakumar avoids his Seymour opponent. PHOTOS: Raelee Jager