Issuu

Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

AVENEL - EUROA - LONGWOOD - NAGAMBIE - STRATHBOGIE - VIOLET TOWN Phone: (03) 5795 3041

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

www.euroagazette.com.au

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY RECOVERY

TRATHBOGIE Shire, like most most parts of Australia, is no stranger to extreme weather events including floods. And while much of the recent inundation has eased locally, the Bureau of Meteorology and state emergency services have warned residents the impact of La Nina is expected to continue into the new year.

ROAD IMPACTS Strathbogie Shire Council is urging people to please take care driving on our rural roads which have been significantly impacted by flood. Their team is working around the clock to clear trees, repair road surfaces, unblock culverts and reopen roads, but many road surfaces have deteriorated to a point where some sections are diﬃcult for drivers to navigate without significant reductions in speed.

The shire cannot urge the important of driving safely, and to the conditions, strongly enough. Strathbogie Shire has more than 2210km of roads - 1465km unsealed and 748km sealed. On top of this there are 521 bridges and culverts to maintain. Council knows poor road conditions are frustrating for the community and are working as hard as they can, but there is no quick fix. Flooding has damaged the roads so badly they must look at repairs that are above and beyond their normal maintenance programs. Council has already started advocating to State and Federal governments for funding. Last week council moved a motion at the Municipal Association of Victoria’s conference to lead a state-wide advocacy campaign calling on the Victorian Government

to increase funding for road maintenance. The motion was supported unanimously. Council is asking the community to please be understanding. They may not get to your road tomorrow, next week or even next month. Repairs are being triaged so repairs will ensure the most used roads are repaired first. You can submit a road request through council’s online portal at https://crm.strathbogie.vic. gov.au/webinput/CustomForm/ categorylist?show_tiles=y.

WASTE REMOVAL COUNCIL is organising for removal teams to come to the region and help with the job of removing waste from floodaﬀected properties. This service will be delivered free of charge to locals in

$1.50 (inc.GST)

SPORTING GROUNDS UNDER: The recent floods covered the sporting facilities at Euroa’s Memorial Oval, with the cricket nets and netball courts needing particular attention.

partnership with Emergency Recovery Victoria and the Victorian Government. Contractors will remove floodaﬀected waste from properties, and here are some important things we need you to do: 1. Register your flood-aﬀected property by completing the online form at https://www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au/floodwaste-removal-service/. 2. Place your waste where it is safe and doesn’t become a hazard (if you can manage on your property for now) 3. Please keep mattresses separate from other waste if possible There is not currently a timeline for this service as yet, but council will need your information to send them to the right homes and businesses. Please remember you don’t have to wait and this can be arranged immediately. Council have also waived fees

at the Transfer Stations for flood aﬀected waste - so residents can continue to access this service. The online form for the waste removal service can be found at: https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov. au/flood-waste-removal-service/.

TRANSFER STATIONS COUNCIL will be waiving fees to Transfer Stations and last week were extending hours to dispose of flood waste (such as carpet, aﬀected furniture and bedding). At this stage it is expected all Transfer Stations will have returned to normal operating hours from Monday, October 24.

MOBILE LIBRARY OFF THE ROAD THE GV Libraries Mobile Library - that visits Avenel, Longwood and Strathbogie - is oﬀ the road. This service will return when it’s safe to travel.

Page 2 - Spring Recovery, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

FLOOD RECOVERY

HOTLINE

1800 560 760 Press 9 for an interpreter

Find out about a range of clean-up services Find ﬁnancial, mental health and other support Find somewhere to stay

The Flood Recovery Hotline is open every day

7:30am – 7:30pm If your home is ﬂooding and you need emergency help

Call 000

Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

AVENEL - EUROA - LONGWOOD - NAGAMBIE - STRATHBOGIE - VIOLET TOWN Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Phone: (03) 5795 3041

$1.50 (inc.GST)

www.euroagazette.com.au

EUROA HOSTS POLITICIANS SHADOW Emergency Services Minister Brad Battin stopped in Euroa to hear from those impacted by the recent floods. Pictured are (from left) Mr Battin, Mayor Laura Binks, Kristy Hourigan, Liberal candidate for Euroa Brad Hearn and Euroa SES unit controller Georgie Cardillo. ■ See story page 3

Page 2

Plea for more flood support

Page 6

State Library restore paper

Show must go on Euroa agricultural g event on December 3 after p postponement p due to floods ONE of the region’s most exciting annual events, the Euroa Agricultural Show, has locked in a new date of Saturday, December 3 after it was postponed due to flooding across the state. The new date was confirmed by the Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd (VAS) last Tuesday after extensive conversations with the event organisers, the Euroa Agricultural Society. The confirmation of a

BY GUS RIDDER gridder@ nemedia.com.au

new date less than six weeks away is great news for both local residents and the agricultural society, who were forced to postpone the event from its original date of October 22-23 following significant flooding across the state during the past two weeks.

There were initial fears that the event might be cancelled yet again, with the show already having taken a two-year hiatus due to COVID. A statement was released by the Euroa Agricultural Society informing residents and participants about the change of date. “We look forward to welcoming all,” it said. “We are currently working through the logistics of this

situation and will provide updates as soon as possible via our Facebook page and website www.euroashow. org.au. “An updated digital schedule will be available in the next couple of weeks, with entries to reopen at a date to be confirmed. “Please note there will be updates to some sections, with a number of classes unable to go ahead, and additions

made in replacement. “To all who have completed an entry submission, we will be in touch with you in several weeks to confirm if you would like to carry forward your entries or request they be cancelled.” It has already been confirmed that all horse events will be postponed until March of next year, with an official date to be announced shortly.

Page 7

Crossing funding void

Page 19

Floods impact sport facilities

Your Local Real Estate Specialists

Supporting the Regional communities that we live & work in is part of life at Nutrien Ag Solutions A customer recently made us aware of the work being done by the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust to create a best-in-class cancer treatment facility. Regional people deserve the very best in treatment and care, just like people in capital cities. Everyone in our community knows someone affected by cancer, so let’s come together to support this vital local service. The key fundraiser they run is the Sunshine Walk on Sunday 6 November 2022. Nutrien Ag Solutions Euroa are excited to announce that Sarah Hill will be stepping out of her comfort zone to participate in the Sunshine Walk to raise funds to support families touched by cancer and raise awareness of this worthy cause. If you would like to join Sarah in the walk or donate a little or a lot to support her fundraising walk, please call Sarah for details or use this link to directly support Sarah’s Sunshine Walk fundraiser. Every dollar counts! Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund - sarah hill (awcancertrust.org.au)

Sarah Hill 0400 884 054 10 km walk (03) 5795 2535 | www.nutrienharcourts.com.au | 13 Binney Street, Euroa

Page 2 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

Euroa Health seeks council assistance By GUS RIDDER

HOURIGAN DEMANDS MORE: Strathbogie Shire Councillor Kristy Hourigan has called on the State Government to provide more assistance to the region, saying flood damage in Nagmabie alone will be well into the millions.

Our community deserves more: Cr Hourigan Premier P i asked k d to ‘‘not fforget’’ shire’s hi ’ rurall communities ii By GUS RIDDER STRATHBOGIE Shire Councillor Kristy Hourigan has called on the State Government and Premier Daniel Andrews to provide more assistance to rural communities impacted by the recent floods. Cr Hourigan spoke about the significant damage caused by floods to the Nagambie region’s thoroughbred and wine industries, and to the Nagambie Caravan Park. Speaking during last week’s ordinary council meeting, Cr Hourigan explained some of the damage done by the floods. “The damage to the caravan park, the thoroughbred industry, the wine industry, it’s just devastating,” she said. “I’m not an accountant, I don’t know much, but just looking at the Nagambie Leisure Park alone, I’m talking in the millions. “On a long weekend they’ve got 1600 mouths to feed from tourism. “That’s going to flow on to every

pub, every café, the brewery and everything. “It’s going to destroy Nagambie’s economy if we don’t all pitch in and help. “They’ve had to deal with COVID and now they have this disaster.” Cr Hourigan acknowledged recent funding allocated to impacted councils, but said the $500,000 set aside for 24 councils will not cover the damage. “We need to call on the State Government to step up,” she said. “I’m grateful they’ve given local government $500,000, I’m very much grateful and thank you for that. “Every day I’m watching these news reports, and I can see they’re helping people that have been flooded but what about everyone else. “We’re a small rural council and we can’t be forgotten. “We’ve been hit really hard and we need the State Government to step up and provide financial support to help fix our roads, help support our businesses and to help restore our homes

that have been inundated by flood water. “We need to the government to step up and help our farmers who’ve lost their feed, they’ve lost their stock and they’ve been so significantly impacted. “We need them to step up above and beyond the $500,000 allocated to the 24 councils for disaster relief payments. “It’s welcome but it really won’t go far.” To finish her statement, Cr Hourigan called on the community to reach out to the State Government and encourage them to support the local area. “So I urge the community to help share our story and write to Premier Dan Andrews urging him to declare a state of emergency so we can get the financial assistance we need,” she said. “Our community deserves more, our council needs more, so I’m asking Premier Dan Andrews to step up and show rural communities that he hasn’t forgotten about them.”

DURING last week’s council meeting, Euroa Health requested assistance from the Strathbogie Shire Council to help advocate for improved State Government funding to save their hospital. According to Euroa Health, if they are unable to receive adequate funding they will be forced to close the acute services ward of Euroa Hospital The figure being requested by the hospital works out to recurring annual payments of $1.6 million. Euroa Health’s advocacy campaign is already underway as they lobby for this funding, with this action the next step in putting the pressure on the government. At last week’s meeting, the shire agreed to support the local hospital by advocating for the funding that would ensure their ongoing viability. Council will assist by writing to local state members of parliament and candidates for the forthcoming state election, as well as promoting Euroa Health’s campaign through their various communication platforms. There are no financial implications associated for council as the advocacy work will be undertaken within their existing resources. As an original Bush Nursing Hospital, Euroa Health is deemed a private facility, and therefore is currently ineligible to receive recurrent funding for its

acute care services. Euroa Health has received limited State Government funding to provide acute care services in the past, having been provided with $400,000 (or $18,181 per acute bed) since 2017. The majority of funding for the acute services is provided by community fundraising, patients with private health cover and Veterans Affairs patients. Euroa Health says with the numbers of patients in these sectors declining due to advancing age demographics, a shortfall in revenue has emerged that is not sustainable for more than two further years. Council’s report on the proposal acknowledged the support they could provide Euroa Health and how advocating for the hospital fits in line with their ethos. “Council is committed to ensuring public health and well-being within Strathbogie Shire,” the report said. “While this advocacy is not specifically detailed in the council plan, the health and wellbeing of our community underpins all council actions and business operations. “The people of the Strathbogie Shire are the only shire in Victoria without a publicly funded hospital, and the time has come for the government to ensure the viability of the service moving forward.” The motion to approve Euroa Health’s proposal was unanimously agreed upon by all councillors during the meeting.

COUNCIL CONFIRMED: Strathbogie Shire Council will assist Euroa Health’s advocacy campaign as they seek government funding to keep the Acute Hospital open.

The Andrews Labor Government is transforming early childhood education. Delivering free kinder for 3 & 4 year olds (Pre-Prep) from 2023 Saving up to $2,500 per child Supporting women back into the work force Creating more than 11,000 jobs Supporting every child to get the best start for the best life.

15-hour per week program for 4 year old children and 5 to 15-hour per week program for 3 year old children. For more information scan the QR code:

JACLYN SYMES MP LABOR MEMBER FOR NORTHERN VICTORIA

49A High St, Wallan 3756 5783 2000 jaclyn.symes@parliament.vic.gov.au jaclyn.symes jaclynsymes.com.au Authorised by J Symes, 49A High St. Wallan.

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 3

Shadow minister visits locals to discuss flooding By GUS RIDDER SHADOW Emergency Services Minister Brad Battin visited the Strathbogie Shire last week, having conversations with floodeffected businesses and organisations in the local area. Joined by Liberal candidate for Euroa Brad Hearn, Mr Battin met with Strathbogie Shire Mayor Laura Binks and Euroa SES unit controller Georgie Cardillo at the Euroa Caravan Park to learn about the issues currently impacting the community. The caravan park, owned by Strathbogie Shire councillor Kristy Hourigan who was also present, had suffered significant flooding due to its proximity to the Seven Creeks. Ms Hourigan explained the impact the flood had on the

caravan park. “We’ve lost $26,000 just in cancelled bookings,” she said. “That doesn’t include the damage done to the grounds or that we now have to pay all our staff without the profits we’d usually have. “We are unable to get flood insurance either, we tried but it won’t get approved.” Mr Hearn said hearing from local residents like Ms Hourigan was important to take the community’s voice back to parliament and to highlight the need for additional support for this region. “It was extremely powerful for Brad Battin to hear all of the community members who shared their own stories of resilience”, Mr Hearn said. “We in the country have a

strong sense of community and that was showcased today. “Governments need to listen more to the people with the boots on the ground and less to people who don’t know the local area. “It is clear that the communities across the seat of Euroa need additional investment and support from State Government. “There is more needed to support our communities and our emergency service teams and I am fighting for them.” The shadow minister agreed that the visit was extremely productive. “Brad (Hearn) had gotten in contact about the situation in the Euroa electorate,” Mr Battin said. “In opposition we don’t get as much feedback, so we really rely

on what’s on the ground. “It was important to come and speak to local businesses and thank the SES volunteers for what they do.” Mr Battin and Mr Hearn were continuing across the region, speaking to other groups including emergency services. “We’re visiting some other areas and stopping at the Strathbogie CFA,” Mr Battin said. “That’ll let us find out what things are important in the recovery, anything they need or they’re missing. “At the moment, national disaster funding can take months to get. “It’s not a criticism of the program, it’s just the process. “Is there a way to fix that in between, I don’t know but we need to have a conversation about it.”

Bogie Heritage Day still going ahead IN keeping with the spirit of the pioneers or the region and their resilience, the Strathbogie Tableland History Group has announced its upcoming Heritage Day will be going ahead this Sunday regardless of the weather forecast. The event is a culmination of the efforts of many in the region with the group originally forming as the Strathbogie Centenary committee. While many of those who formed part of the original committee are no longer with us, their commitment to community and the region continues with the new group. The history group’s president Lisa Duggan states that the group is all about “protecting, preserving and promoting the rich heritage of our area”. In 2019, a grant was received from the Strathbogie Shire to enable the purchase of a digital scanner that was used at a very successful “archiving day”. Thanks to that day, there is now a great collection of digitally archived photos and documentation of buildings, families and lifestyle long gone.

HERITAGE DAY: The Strathbogie Tableland History Group has confirmed their Heritage Day event will still be held this Sunday. PHOTOS: Strathbogie Tableland History Group The Heritage Day will commence at 10.30am at Main Street, Strathbogie, unveiling the Heritage Trail, enabled by a grant from the Victorian Government and sponsorship from the Strathbogie Shire. Some 11 historically significant sites are being marked with interpretative panels showing images of the sites in their heyday, with a brief his-

tory of each. Remarkably, each of the sites will be unveiled by individuals with direct family links to each of the sites thanks to the tireless efforts of longterm resident and group member Irene Jones in tracking everyone down. As with events in days gone by it will be a true community event, with the golf club, CFA,

Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness GUIDE

Total rainfall for the week ending at 11am on Monday, October 24 was 34.4mm. This includes 1.2mm on Friday, October 21, 26.6mm on Saturday, October 22, 3mm on Sunday, October 23 and 3.6mm on Monday, October 24.

ìëòĐìëô ªª Ü PÇ½ Çú Ì½°r

Čëîč ðòôð ìëóñ ìëëĳ 2°~r££Ü ?Öª ĺ ?º ½rÇ

Off Grid Systems All types supplied locally

Solar Pumps

(03) 5821 0783

MOVED TO SHEPPARTON www.commodoreaustralia.com.au EUROA COMMUNITY

For more information and bookings please visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au Tickets $10 - EFTPOS Available Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS (FREE CHILDREN’S WEEK SCREENING) Friday 28 October, 6:30pm (BYO dinner) & Saturday 29th October at 11am (sensory screening) In DC League of Super-Pets, Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. Rated PG Action, Adventure, Animation 106 mins ONLINE BOOKINGS ONLY or phone 1800 065 993 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CBLMY

BEAST (COMMUNITY CHOICE MOVIE)

Saturday 29 October, 8pm & S Sunday, 30 October, 4pm Sometimes the rustle in the bushes actually is a monster. Idris Elba stars in a pulsepounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage d au daughters who find themselves h u hunted by a massive rogue lion iintent on proving i that h the savannah has but one apex predator. Rated MA 15+ | Action, Thriller | 93 mins

CHANGED FOREVER LEGACIES OF CONFLICT A SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE TOURING EXHIBITION

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays 11am to 3pm. Free admission. Enquiries: 0458 110 711

t :0(" t ."44"(& t 3&*,* customyoga.com.au Ingrid 0456 720 498

(Euroa Township)

28 OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER 27

Longwood Community Centre

X/89D04031/2819

Shepparton Foot Clinic PODIATRY treating from the Euroa Hospital every Wednesday and the ﬁrst Monday and second Thursday of every month. Podiatry for all foot pain t $PSOT $BMMVTFT t %JBCFUJD 'PPU )FBMUI t $IJMESFO T 'FFU t 7FUFSBOT "GGBJST t 5PF /BJMT t 4QPSUJOH *OKVSJFT Appointments can be made by ringing our head ofﬁce on (03) 58221855

general store, primary school and St Andrews Church all banding together with the history group to run what promises to be a much-needed respite from the weather events of late. Following the walking of the trail, a barbecue will be catered by the general store, with the participation of the Strathbogie Brewing Company, in celebration of the 120 years since the construction of the original co-operative store. The primary school will be open between 1pm and 3pm for their own 50th anniversary, with the local kids and parents running a fundraiser with Devonshire tea and sandwiches at the hall. Festivities will continue around town with St Andrew’s Church opening their doors, displaying historical detail they have collected over their 100 years and the Memorial Hall will remain open all day. There will be a variety of memorabilia on display at the hall including a projector show featuring many of the old photos collected by the group.

Rainfall

shrine.org.au/changedforever

Page 4 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

Strathbogie Shire

Community Information Where would you like to see public art? We’re seeking input from our community about the type and location of public art in our townships. The call for feedback follows the adoption of Council’s Public Art Policy. The policy provides a clear and transparent process for assessing and making decisions about the design, placement, and preservation of art in public spaces in our Shire. We adopted the new policy following significant calls came from the community for more public art and a 2022/23 Budget allocation of $20,000 through the Pitch My Project initiative for public art in Euroa. We love and understand our community’s passion for public art. Placed in public sites, this art is there for everyone, a form of collective community expression. To have your say scan the QR code or visit www. share.strathbogie.vic.gov. au Nominate for an Australia Day Award Residents across Strathbogie Shire are encouraged to nominate deserving people for next year’s Australia Day Awards. Nominations are now open and close at 5pm on Friday 28 October, 2022. Nominations can be lodged with the Events Team at Strathbogie Shire Council by emailing info@strathbogie. vic.gov.au, calling into 109A Binney Street Euroa or via post at P.O. Box 177, Euroa, VIC, 3666. Please take care on our roads We’re urging people to take care driving on our rural roads which have been significantly impacted by flood. We know poor road conditions are frustrating for our community and we are working as hard as we can, but there is no quick fix. Flooding has damaged our roads so badly we must look at repairs that are above and beyond our normal maintenance programs. We have already started advocating to State and Federal governments for funding. If you would like to report an issue, please visit our website at www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au or scan the QR code. Impacts to Council services We are constantly updating our website with updates on impacts to Council Services. Please go to www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au or scan the QR code. Kerbside collection, transfer stations, free waste removal service Our kerbside collections and transfers stations are operating as usual and we will continue to waive fees at transfer stations for flood affected waste. We’re also organising for removal teams to come to our region to help with the job of removing waste from flood-affected properties. This service will be delivered free of charge to locals in partnership with Emergency Recovery Victoria and the Victorian Government. Contractors will remove flood-affected waste from properties.

We don’t have a timeline for this service as yet, we need your information to send them to the right homes and businesses. Scan the QR code, or visit our website, to register. Disaster Recovery Payments The Victorian Government has announced payments of up to $1,960 per eligible family, including $560 per adult and $280 per child, are available through a one-off payment to help meet immediate needs including food, shelter, clothing, and medication. You can apply online at https:// emergencypayments.dffh.vic.gov.au The Federal Government has also announced financial help is available through Services Australia for people impacted by flooding. Learn more and apply at: https://www.servicesaustralia. gov.au/natural-disaster Council’s flood recovery team If your house or business was affected by the recent floods, we ask you to register with Council for assistance from our Flood Recovery Team. Please scan the QR or visit our website to complete the form. Or phone our Customer Service team on 1800 965 993 to register your property or business. A Council staff member will be in touch to discuss the next steps following your registration. Flood recovery hotline A flood recovery hotline has been initiated for Victorian impacted by floods. The hotline 1800 560 760 can help with: đŏ Navigating available support đŏ Mental health and wellbeing support The hotline is open from 7.30am to 7.30pm every day.

PRIDE PETITION: A petition to recognise a day against homophobia and fly the rainbow flag was provided to Strathbogie Shire Council last week. PHOTO: Daniel James on Unsplash

Pride flag petition sent to council DURING last week’s council meeting a petition was tabled by the Rainbow Local Government Team, calling for the Strathbogie Shire Council to join with 71 other Victorian councils in flying the rainbow flag from council buildings. The petition had 59 signatures, with 79 per cent of those being from postcodes within the Strathbogie Shire. The request called for the flag to be flown, or council

buildings to be illuminated, on May 17 next year to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia. Strathbogie Shire Council chief executive officer Julie Salomon spoke on the petition and the work that council was already doing in that space. “Thank you for the petition, this issue was previously raised in a submission

to our review of the council plan in July of this year,” she said. Ms Salomon referenced that at that time council had reworded part of their action plan to celebrate and recognise the day on May 17 through their social media channels and website. No further action was to be taken, with councillors moving a motion to recognise the petition and the response by Ms Salomon.

Work with us We’re looking for talented people to work with us. ąŗ Manager People & Culture. Full Time, Senior Executive Officer Contract. Position includes full private use of vehicle. Applications close 9am, November 2, 2022 Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider ﬂexible working arrangements. Tenders now advertised We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects: đŏ Design and construct new waste bin bays for Nagambie and Avenel Transfer Stations (contract number 22/23-22). Tenders close at 4pm on November 10, 2022. đŏ Maintenance of Nagambie Regatta Centre (contract number 22/23-18). Tenders close at 4pm on November 2, 2022. đŏ Investigation, assessment and detailed design of Kirwans Bridge (contract number 22/23-21). Tenders close at 4pm on November 16, 2022. EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or scan the QR code. Tenders and Expression of Interests can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

1800 065 993 www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au Follow us for regular updates @strathbogieshire

RECOGNISING THE COMMUNITY: Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks has thanked the community and council workers during a council meeting last week.

Mayor thanks community for flood support work STRATHBOGIE Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks has thanked the local community for all their hard work and support during the recent floods. Speaking at last week’s ordinary council meeting, Cr Binks dedicated her opening address to all those who helped over the past weeks across the shire. “I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank many, many people,” she said.

“The SES, CFA, Victoria Police, all emergency responders, and our incredible and agile community who have worked tirelessly over the past week to keep our community safe and continue to do so in this really challenging time.” Cr Binks also recognised the staff within council, who she said had stepped up despite an increased workload. “To council staff who

have also worked around the clock, putting out information to our community, answering hundreds of calls after hours, opening relief centres for people impacted by floods, closing roads, opening roads, clearing trees in pretty challenging weather through the night and so much more,” she said. “I’m deeply grateful and sincerely thank everyone of you.”

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 5

Avenel receives accessibility funding By GUS RIDDER THE Avenel Jubilee Park Committee of Management has received nearly $30,000 in funding as part of the State Government’s accessibility grant program. Investments are being made to make the state more inclusive for all Victorians, making popular tourist destinations and community facilities more accessible for people with disability. Forty-six accessibility grants were announced from a $5.4 million investment, with the Avenel Community Hub all abilities project receiving $29,476 as one of the chosen recipients. The state’s grants program has allocated $3 million to build 19 new fully accessible Changing Place bathroom facilities and $2.4 million for 27 Universal Design grants to improve the accessibility of community facilities and public spaces. “We’re ensuring that Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations can be accessed and enjoyed by everyone,” Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Colin Brooks said. “Expanding the network of accessible places cements Victoria’s status as the nation’s most accessible and inclusive state.” The Universal Design

ACCESSIBILITY FOR AVENEL: Avenel Jubilee Park will receive nearly $30,000 in funding to make the area more inclusive. grants are part of a new program aimed at making it easier for all Victorians to take

part in community and social activities. Funds have been allocated

LOCAL COMMITTED EXPERIENCED

to designs that include the installation of beach wheelchair access matting in An-

glesea, a dementia-friendly sensory garden in Chiltern and accessibility upgrades to

03 5736 4300

27 BINNEY ST, EUROA

playgrounds and play equipment, doorways, toilets and ramps at venues across regional Victoria and greater Melbourne. The grants announcements comes as the State Government reached an important milestone in its delivery of reforms to improve inclusion, with 100 Changing Places now located in Victoria out of 227 nationally. Each Changing Place has a height-adjustable, adultsized changing bench, a tracking hoist system and enough space for two people. The Changing Place grant round builds on $5 million previously invested to build Changing Places facilities across Victoria. “We must do everything possible so that people with disability are fully included in all aspects of our community,” Victorian Disability Advisory council chair Chris Varney said. “These grants will help improve access so that more people can get the best out of their day-to-day lives.” To find out more about the grant recipients visit improving-access-community-facilities-and-more-changingplaces. To find maps of popular tourist spots with Changing Places toilets and your closest facility visit changingplaces.org.au.

Page 6 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LETTERS to the editor must be signed with the full name, address and contact telephone number of the author provided. Letters under 250 words are preferred and we reserve the right to edit letters to fit available space. Nom de plumes will only be published at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by this newspaper. Email editor@euroa-gazette.com.au Post Euroa Gazette AP Gardner Building 45 - 47 Railway Street Euroa, VIC, 3666

Got News?

Let us know about it! Contact The Euroa Gazette on (03) 5795 3041 or e-mail editor@euroa-gazette.com.au

A below ground crossing might be unwise STRATHBOGIE Shire Council deserves to be applauded for the impact of the remediation work on local drainage post the 2017 flood. The success of their efforts was there for all to see last Friday. Once the Sevens peaked at 2.30am, most streetscapes were clear of surface water by lunchtime. Be that as it may, and in light of recent flooding events, it might be an unwise move to agitate for an uncovered below ground railway crossing at Anderson Street. With a length the equivalent of Kloft’s garage to the courthouse, a width equivalent to kerb to kerb in Binney Street and a maximum depth equivalent to the height of the post office, such an approach does not seem very sensible at all. Des Ryan, Euroa

Est. 1897

45-47 Railway Street, Euroa VIC 3666 Classifieds: 5723 0101 Ext 1 or classifieds@nemedia.com.au General Advertising: 5795 3041 Ext 3 Editorial: 5795 3041 Ext 2 or editor@euroa-gazette.com.au www.euroagazette.com.au www.nemedia.com.au

Solar panels not the worry with recycling SO good to see reader interest in recycling. There’s no question we all need to urgently minimise waste - not just council. But you might be surprised to know... a Melbourne company, Lotus Energy, has

commenced separating and recycling used solar panel components. 100 per cent of the materials separated from this process are being reused and given a second life. Congratulations to companies like Lotus Energy who have joined the circular economy. We applaud their efforts. Shirley Saywell, Euroa

Waste of money on various infrastructure I AM a truck and bus driver and I have some complaints about some things happening now. I am against the waste of money on the placing of wire barriers right along our highways, and not many exits for emergency vehicles among them. I think the money should be spent on making better roads not just patching them up. I also am against another streetscape plan for Nagambie as it is also a waste of money just to reach out to tourists but not beneficial for us locals. I will not be able to park my truck or bus in the main part of town to do pick-ups or drop-offs, and caravans and cars with trailers will find it hard to park also if they bring in more angle parking. They want to have fancier and less toilets and sounds like they want to change

the brick fence around the memorial garden. It is a waste of money - ‘if it is not broke, why fix it’, or redo it? Also another waste of money would be another expensive boardwalk around the lake. The current expensive one has been under flood water for nearly two weeks. It was built too low near the lake water. Another waste of money. Our local council should be concentrating now after the bad floods, on better drainage at both entrances to Nagambie. Even our new fire station had to pump water away from the building as no drains are there and on Sunday water was still being pumped from a dam at the back of the fire station into an already flooded street reserve. Also, our retirement village has a dirt road outside it. But the rest of the road has bitumen leading up to Traeger Wines just 100 metres short of our village. For our part of the street if it is to have bitumen, it has to be paid for by our village owners and a couple of houses leading up to Nook Road. It is not a private road. But we villagers are no longer ratepayers so obviously we don’t count. Who will I vote for next election? An MP that does not want to waste our money needlessly. John Grant, Nagambie

Follow us NEWSPAPER DEADLINES: Display ads - 3pm Thursday Classifieds - 3pm Monday Sports results - 10am Monday General news - 12 noon Friday Letters - 10am Monday Published by Hartley Higgins for North East Media Pty Ltd, 45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, 3666. Responsibility for election comment is accepted by Editor Jeff Zeuschner. Copyright: All advertising and editorial content of this issue is the copyright of North East Media Pty Ltd and cannot be used without the company’s permission.

YOUR GAZETTE TEAM

Edward Higgins DIRECTOR

Gus Ridder JOURNALIST

Lorraine Millard ADVERTISING ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Mya Raven-Luck JOURNALIST (Sports)

Dale Mann PHOTOGRAPHER

ON SALE AT: Euroa: Euroa Newsagency Violet Town: Violet Town Corner Store Avenel: Avenel Newsagency Benalla: Benalla Newsagency Strathbogie: Strathbogie Store Nagambie: Nagambie Newsagency Longwood: Longwood Newsagency Merton: Mer ton General Store Seymour: Seymour Newsagency Shepparton: Lovell’s Newsagency Wangaratta: Edgar’s Newsagency The Gazette is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the standards may have been breached, you may approach the Gazette itself or contact the council by email at info@presscouncil.org.au or by phone on (02) 9261 1930. Member

Gazette recognised by State Library of Victoria THE Euroa Gazette has had its 125th anniversary edition recognised on social media and internally by the State Library of Victoria, who worked on restoring the front page of the first ever edition in 1897. The State Library, which held the only copy of the original edition, shared a post on Facebook and Twitter that acknowledged the special anniversary edition and brought it to a wider audience. News of the restoration was also shared internally with all State Library employees, recognising their own hard work. “Who doesn’t love a satisfying repair?” the social media post said. “This year, regional Victorian newspaper The Euroa Gazette is celebrating its 125th anniversary. “To mark this occasion, North East Media contacted State Library Victoria to request the front page of the very first edition of the Gazette, published in November 1897. “North East Media aimed to include a printed copy of the 1897 front page in their special 125-year anniversary edition of the newspaper. “However, the hardcopy edition held at the Library is the only holding of this item in the world, and it needed some attention! “State Library Victoria’s preservation manager, Kate Holloway, set out to return this page to a shareable quality, and ensure its preservation for the future.” By Thursday afternoon, the post had reached 130 likes and had comments from people across the state.

FINISHED PRODUCT: The State Library’s restoration work was excellent, with the finished product able to be included in the 125th Anniversary Edition last week.

FIRST EDITION: The first edition of The Euroa Gazette, housed at the State Library of Victoria, was in a bad way prior to the restoration work. The restoration of the first edition was expertly done, with a copy of the restored version

featured across two pages of the 125th anniversary edition. The Euroa Gazette thanks the

State Library team and Kate Holloway for their fantastic work.

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 7

New campaign rethinks school crossing funding By GUS RIDDER SEVERAL councils across Victoria, including the Strathbogie Shire, are joining together to advocate for increased state funding towards school crossings. Coordinated by the City of Monash Council, the campaign aims to restore the balance of funding these programs between councils and the state government. The School Crossing Supervision Program is led and funded by the Department of Transport and there historically has been an informal partnership between state and local governments, with local government delivering the service on behalf of the state’s behalf. While local governments have traditionally provided this service on behalf of the state, there is no legislative requirement for councils to perform this role. The campaign suggests that the financial allocation from the State Government for the program has dwindled over time, resulting in an unbalanced system where local governments and therefore ratepayers are picking up the financial burden. In addition to the increasing costs in maintaining the program, council says it is becoming increasingly difficult to find staff for the role

COUNCILS JOIN TOGETHER: Strathbogie Shire Council is joining a campaign that aims to increase State Government funding in school crossings. Pictured is Marc Stevens, a crossing supervisor at St John’s Primary in Euroa. given the limited working hours (one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon on school days). Strathbogie Shire Council currently manages five school crossing sites, with four of these sites being located on Department of Transport managed roads.

The only school crossing located on a council owned road is situated in Goulburn Street, Nagambie. Under the advocacy campaign, the Strathbogie Shire will recognise that child safety is and remains the primary consideration associated with the School Cross-

ing Supervision Program and join the City of Monash to commit to fully fund the delivery of the program at a cost of $1500. As part of this campaign, council will also advocate for a fully indexed program and receive a further report in the March 2023 council

meeting cycle to consider a range of options for the program. These options will include: • continuing to provide the fully funded and indexed service on behalf of the State Government Department of Transport; or

• if full funding is not achieved, consider exiting the service by July 10, 2023 with the view for the service to be operated directly by the Department of Transport, with no change in service levels for parents and children utilising this important service.

CATTLE SALE

WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2022

at North East Store Sale Centre ‘Commencing 10.30am’ WEANERS Inverness, Gooram ................................. NUT 80 Angus M/S, Connamara & Lawson Bld Oxton, Euroa ......................................... NUT 70 Angus M/S, Merridale & Connamara Bld, Weaned Watson Park, Trentham .......................... NUT 40 Angus M/S, By Moranding Park Bulls, Weaned Ron Holden, Seymour ............................ NUT 35 Angus M/S, 12 mths, Anvil Bld, Weaned Waranga Park ........................................ ELD 30 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners GF/NA Gooram Estate, Gooram ......................... NUT 30 A/A M/S, Connamara Bld, Weaned Carrungi Pastoral, Winton North ............ NUT 16 Angus M/S, 10-11 mths Wattle Park, Seymour ............................ NUT 15 Angus & Angus Hereford M/S, 10-11 mths, Kidman Bld

Dorset Hill, Earlston ............................... NUT 15 Brahman/Angus X M/S R & J Cleeland, Barjarg ......................... ROD 9 Angus Steers, Coolana Bld Weaned VB GA R & J Cleeland, Barjarg ......................... ROD 4 Angus Heifers, Coolana Bld Weaned VB GA B & S O’Bree, Balmattum ....................... NUT 10 Angus M/S, 11-12mths, Kelly Angus Bld, Weaned KR & ES Popple, Whittlesea................... NUT 10 Angus X M/S, Weaned Summerlea, Euroa ................................. NUT 8 Charolais X Steers, 8 mths David Cornthwaite, Nagambie................ NUT 6 Angus Steers, 11-12 mths, Alpine Angus Bld W Chul, Tallygaroopna ........................... NUT 5 Angus Steers, 10-12 mths, Merridale Bld, Weaned Dennis Heather, Kilmore ........................ NUT 3 Angus Heifers, By Dysart Angus Bull

*CURFEW 3.30PM Tuesday*

STEERS Noorilim Park Angus .............................. ROD 20 Angus Steers 14 – 16 mths Bellaspur Blood C Wilson ................................................ ELD 10 Angus Steers Weaned GF/NA HEIFERS Kilburnie, Terip *EU Accredited* ........... NUT 10 Angus Heifers, 13-14 mths, Connamara Bld, Weaned Valley View, Ruffy .................................. NUT 5 Angus Heifers, Connamara Bld East Five Mile, Wildwood ....................... NUT 2 British White Heifers COWS & CALVES, JOINED FEMALES East Five Mile, Wildwood ....................... NUT 10 British White Cows, with CAF 3 mths Dennis Heather, Kilmore ........................ NUT 4 Cows, Dep to Dysart Bull Fredlim................................................... ELD 2 Angus heifers & calves GF/NA

COVID-19 social distancing rules apply

www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/saleyards/upcoming-sales Further Entries Invited. Contact Selling Agents: www.theherdonline.com.au

Euroa 03 5795 2240

Euroa 03 5795 2535

Euroa 03 5736 4300

2022

Page 8 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

October 28 Euroa Golf Club is hosting the Power Industry Association (PIA) Golf Championships for 120-150 visiting golfers on October 28, 29 and 30. The course will be closed to members and green fee players on these days. 28 Shrine of Remembrance touring exhibition “Changed Forever” at the Longwood Community Centre October 28 to November 27. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays 11am to 3pm. Free admission. Enquiries: 0458 110 711. 30 Strathbogie Heritage Day commencing at 10.30am. Unveiling of a Heritage Trail with 11 historical sites signed with interpretative panels. Celebration of 120th Anniversary of St Andrews Church and 100th Anniversary of the General Store, both will be open with historical displays including photographs for viewing. Afternoon tea available. No pets/animals. Parking in signed car park. 30 Robyn Howden with supporting act Jimmy and Jarrod Davidson at the Euroa Third Age Club, 19 Kirkland Avenue Euroa from 1pm–5pm. Live band: The Night Owls. $15 per head. Bookings essential - contact Jimmy on 0412 723 356. BYO drinks and nibbles – tea & coffee available.

Register your function in Special Events Diary at a cost of $9.90 per listing which lasts up to 12 months. Call the Gazette on 5795 3041

“Spirit Matters” IMAGINE THERE’S NO HEAVEN… “…it’s easy if you try; no hell below us, above us only sky”. Finding comfort or wisdom in this song lyrics by Beatle John Lennon, is unrealistically imagined, suggesting life without religion would be sweet. Clearly, the most outrageous perpetration of evil, even currently, arrives through non-religious tyrant ruled belief systems, like communism, socialism and atheism; where no fear of Gods’ assessment exists. All attempts to destroy Christianity have failed and Jesus promised that nothing will ever defeat His Church. (John 15:18) Persecution can be endured in this short life knowing Jesus Heavenly promises are real, not imagined. (John16:33, Jam.1:3)) Human-beings worship; if not the one true God, an array of false gods; whether money, sex, drugs, sport. Whatever, is placed on a pedestal above the Lord, will cause harm and trouble. Jesus said, ‘Seek ﬁrst the Kingdom of God… …then all things shall be added unto you.” (Matt.6:33) Jesus Himself taught of heaven and hell, urging people to accept and receive His love, grace and mercy, and not be separated from His Father. It’s the most important decision we ever make and can’t be made too soon. (Deut 30:19) Christ the Son, would not willingly have come to earth as a human baby, to later suffer a cruel, terrible death, to gain salvation for those who receive Him, if it wasn’t the only way. So imagine there IS a heaven and respond accordingly. When the disciples asked where Jesus was going, HE said; “In my Fathers’ House are many mansions; I am going there to prepare a place for you. If it weren’t so, I would have told you.” (John 14:2) John Lennon sings of a secular cross-ﬁngers ‘hope’ but Johns’ gospel proclaims guaranteed life-giving true Hope. Rabbi Jonathon Cahn, New York Times best-selling author, has released another book, warning or these times. He reminds us, that pre 2000 years ago, the world was pagan, ruled by evil gods like Baal, Ishtar and Molech. Jesus Christs arrival brought Christianity, thus casting out the gods; but paganism is back in our post-Christian world. Israel brought destruction upon herself (586BC), after turning from her loving God and worshiping idols. America (and the West) is following likewise; abandoning the Faith, they were founded upon. Sadly, no longer, “In God We Trust”, He is largely bannished from government, education and family life. Since, the 60’s revolution, as John Lennon and others were praising free love, drugs and rock, rebellion grew against God, church, prayer and the Bible. America is unrecognizable 60 years later. When faith walks out_ fear walks in! Lennons’ wishfulness for world peace, will never come until Christ returns. (Matt. 10:34, Isa. 65:20-25) Our proud hearts, need a Saviour to forgive and redeem us. Believe in Jesus, confess your wrong, receive His Saving Grace with deep gratitude. Beware of increasing hard-heartedness and cynicism, which can take us beyond the reach of His Loving Hand. Jesus has commanded, (Matt. 22:37) “Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul and mind”. (you-tube lyric video: “Perfectly Loved” by Rachel Lampa feat.Toby Mac) (youtube songs: “Consider the Stars’ by Kristin Getty; ‘Miracle Power” by We The Kingdom)

Provided By

Euroa Baptist Church

**(interested to learn more? Download the updated Vision App or listen to 88.4FM in Euroa)

euroagazette.com.au

Council sponsors upcoming events By GUS RIDDER THE Strathbogie Shire Council has approved sponsorship applications for a series of upcoming events in the region, with Longwood’s Shrine of Remembrance exhibition, the Euroa Music Festival and the Nagambie Lakes Community House carols event all receiving funding. Council allocated $30,000 in the 2022/2023 budget to the event sponsorship program for events held in the Strathbogie Shire that meet the program’s criteria and are submitted in line with their guidelines. Applications can be received any time throughout the financial year and are considered at a Council meeting. At last week’s council meeting all three applicants were successful in receiving funding. The sponsorship application from the Longwood Community Centre Inc was made to assist with the delivery of a Shrine of Remembrance Exhibition ‘Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict’ sharing stories of migrants from war-torn countries and veterans of overseas service. The event explores the impacts of global and civil conflict in changing lives and shaping contemporary Australia. The request was for a cash contribution of $2000 to assist with the cost of electricity, cleaning, advertising, marketing and printing, and catering on the opening night of the exhibition to be held on Friday, October 28. The event application scored 18/25 in the program criteria assessment and was deemed by council to result in several social and economic benefits to the Strathbogie Shire community.

EVENTS GET FUNDING: Council has confirmed sponsorship for three upcoming events in the region, including the Euroa Music Festival. A motion was brought forward to support the request by Councillor Kristy Hourigan. “I love sponsoring events like this,” she said. “I’d be very proud to be a sponsor of this event.” The motion to sponsor the event and provide the $2000 in funding was carried unanimously. Council also received a sponsorship application from the Euroa Music Festival Incorporated for sponsorship of the Euroa Music Festival to be held on November 5, 2022 at Euroa Memorial Oval. The request was for $5000 in cash to go towards the cost of event insurance, signage and marketing. The Strathbogie Shire Council sponsored the inaugural festival with a $5000 grant in 2020. Council also provided $3000 to the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce for a prel-

ude event for the Euroa Music Festival. The event application scored 13/25 against the program criteria assessment and was also deemed to result in several significant social and economic benefits to Euroa and the wider community. Council put forward a revised amount of $3000 in sponsorship funding rather than the requested $5000. This revised amount was brought forward in a motion by Cr Paul Murray who said it was a “great event and very popular last time.” The motion was carried unanimously. The last sponsorship application received by council was from the Nagambie Lakes Community House to support the delivery of the 2022 Christmas Carols event on Sunday, December 4. The request was for a cash contribution of $5000 to as-

sist with the cost of musicians, technical production, staging and food purchases at this free event. The council report indicated the event application was of an excellent standard, scoring 24/25 in the program criteria assessment. Council again instead recommended $3000 rather than the $5000 initially requested. The motion to adopt this recommendation was brought forward by Cr David Andrews, who spoke on the work that the Nagambie Lakes Community House undertakes. “The community house does a lot of great work with the wider Nagambie community, and if we can assist them with an event like this that should be commended,” he said. The motion was also carried unanimously, awarding $3000 in sponsorship funding towards the event.

Third Age Club news By GUS RIDDER THE Euroa Third Age Club is delighted to announce that the damage to the floor of the club from the recent floods was not as bad as originally thought. All activities are expected to re-commence from this Saturday, October 29. The club also thanks all those that have assisted with the clean-up of the club. There were initially fears that events and activities at the club would be postponed for the rest of the year after floodwaters made their way into the Kirkland Avenue building. A clean-up team has been working tirelessly to ensure the club will be able to continue hosting events and activities for its members and the wider community. GOOD NEWS: The Euroa Third Age Club is expected to recommence activities by October 29 after flood damage was revealed to be less severe than first thought. This picture shows the floodwater inside the building last week.

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 9

Celebrate a ‘Century of Memories’ at St John’s Euroa THE St John’s School in Euroa is celebrating its centenary next month, inviting the community to a celebratory mass and open day. To go back to the beginning, the St John’s School was officially opened in April 1921. The school was originally designed as a school and concert hall with a stage at one end. The school immediately became the social centre of the parish and many functions were held there, something that helped pay off the convent for the Sisters of Mercy and the school debt. Over the years many building additions were made to the school, with the building of new infant room in 1950s and an additional wing added with two classrooms and a library. The school extensions have continued over the last 25 years making it the modern academic facility it is today. In the early 1970s, years 9 and 10 were discontinued at the school and then in 1974 due to staffing difficulties, years 7 and 8 were also discontinued.

CENTENARY FOR ST JOHNS: Euroa’s St John’s Primary School will be holding their centenary celebrations in early November, inviting the wider community to participate. It wasn’t until the following year St John’s was solely for primary school students. The history of the school is interwoven with that of the Sisters of Mercy with the first lay-principal only being appointed in 2003. The Sisters of Mercy officially left Euroa early in 2005 after being involved in education at St John’s for

more than 80 years. In 1922 at the school 98 students were registered and now in 2022 there are 178 students attending St John’s Primary School supported by a teaching staff of 20. The school over the years has done more than provide for the academic needs of pupils, it has created a close

knit school community which has continued to give support and friendship to school families. On Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, it is time to take the journey down memory lane by attending a ‘Century of Memories’ at St. John’s School. All former teachers, students, parents and people

of the district are invited to participate in the celebration. Friday, November 4 - A celebratory mass will commence at midday in the Mercy Centre with Bishop Shane Mackinlay followed by a blessing of the new Mercy Cross. Afternoon tea will be provided at 1.30pm followed by an open school afternoon to

view the memorabilia and photos on display. RSVP by October 30 (for catering purposes) to apenman@sjeuroa.catholic.edu. au or phone (03) 5795 2937. Saturday, November 5, 10am to 1pm will be the Open Day, with everyone welcome to view the school and the historic display of the school over the 100 year journey.

B E CO M E A T R I P L E Z E R O C A L L-TA K E R A N D M A K E A

Experience a fulﬁlling career that will make a difference to you and to your community. Ballarat Emergency Communications Centre now hiring esta.vic.gov.au/current-jobs

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.

Page 10 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Church Services ANGLICAN CHURCH www.anglicaneuroa.org.au Holy Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa 10am Wednesday October 26th Sunday October 30th 9.30am St Paul’s Euroa 11.15am St Andrew’s Longwood 5795 1335 or 0437 108 394 All Welcome BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor John O’Ring Enq: 0421 233 251 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday October 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 October 30th 10.30am Morning Worship Everyone welcome Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Balmattum Every Sunday 3pm Worship Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275 Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am St Andrew’s Seymour, 11.15am Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070 CATHOLIC CHURCH St John’s, Euroa Friday 12.30pm Mass Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John’s Church St Malachy’s, Nagambie Monday 10.30am Rosary Wednesday 12.30pm Mass Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am St Attracta’s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am St Mary’s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at11am. St Patrick’s, Longwood Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048 UNITING CHURCH St Andrew’s, Euroa Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am Everyone Welcome Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103 Judi Ward 0437 686 072 St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297 St Andrew’s Violet Town Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All Welcome Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866 EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Third Age Club, 19 Kirkland Ave Euroa Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests. 10am Service Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

euroagazette.com.au

Nagambie seniors celebrate By DIANE GRANT A FRUITFUL year was achieved at the Nagambie Senior Citizens Club in 2022. It is one of the district’s seniors groups that is flourishing and despite COVID pandemic restrictions being on and off for nearly two years, re-opening for business in 2022 for the over 55s of the Nagambie and district. It is important for our older folk to be able to mix with other like minded folk and enjoy some activities tailored for them. That’s why an active Senior Citizens Club is important, particularly one that makes all seniors feel welcome. The Nagambie Senior Citizens Club has been operating for 50 years and over the past few years it has grown into a very active club with a large membership increasing each year. The club has had many committees in those 50 years and the group has been lucky enough to have some good leaders in the role of the president, secretary, and treasurer and has had supportive committees. Over the 50 years the club has held many social days and activities, conducted trips and excursions, lunches and special functions at various venues and much more. On October 10, the Nagambie Senior Citizens celebrated their 50th birthday at their hall, with 70 members in attendance. Numbers were limited as they needed a dance floor space to accommodate the 1970s disco dancing. Jill Branagan of the committee spoke about the fun times had during the event. “We had a 70s dress up theme, and thanks to all those members that made such an effort to set the atmosphere,” she said. “The best dressed lady was Lois McMaster, wearing an original outfit that she actually made herself for her kitchen tea that

CELEBRATING IN STYLE: Happy 50th party goers (from left) Merilyn Thornton, Eileen Ryan, Abe deVisser (male prize winner) and Peter Branagan was such a special outfit and was well worth the prize. “For the best dressed male the honour went to Abe de Visser, looking pretty ‘cool man’ in his hippy gear.” The club’s social committee did a terrific job in providing the meal, and the 50th birthday cake was cut by Eileen Ryan and shared around with the dessert. Based on the comments by club members Margaret Marks and Marlene Brew, it seemed that everyone enjoyed the day. “The committee went to such a lot of trouble to make it a happy occasion for all the members,” Ms Marks said. “I was surprised at how many members dressed up in the hip-

ersary to the : Happy 50th anniv CUTTING THE CAKE nt Peter ide es Pr izens club, Nagambie Senior Cit Eileen Ryan cuts the birthday as Branagan watches cake.

py theme me which whi gave the guests many la laughs as they strutted around in a ‘70s fashion parade during the afternoon,” Mrs Brew said. The Senior Citizens Club also

hosted a ‘Tea and Chat’ mo morning on Monday, October 24, with the function able to go forward thanks to a grant from the Strathbogie Shire for the Seniors Festival in October.

District News ACTIVITIES IN AVENEL By Lynj James. AN invitation to all today - Wednesday, October 26 at 1pm is the community opening of GV Static Library and reading spaces. Held at the Community Hub at 23 Queens St, Avenel (formerly Neighbourhood House/ Old Police Residence). Light refreshments provided. Avenel Neighbourhood House AGM will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 2pm. Postal vote protocol will be followed. Avenel Neighbourhood House’s ‘Avenel and District Singers’ meet fortnightly on Mondays at 1.30pm. Newcomers most welcome, contact Lyn B at 5796 2306. Avenel Tennis Club are looking for a secondhand fridge. If you would like to get rid of your old one, please contact Stephen Garner at 0419870207 or Dee Wright at 0419 438 949. Flooding will remain serious for some time to the north, east, south and west. Avenel has had its own challenges. Best wishes to the households whose homes were inundated, fortunately it was only a few in Avenel. Further rain and storms this way means

we all need to check the road access situation daily before travelling with caution. Flood recovery hotline is 1800 560 760 (press 9 if you need an interpreter). The hotline is available every day from 7.30am to 7.30pm. They can help with cleanup of private property, navigating financial and other support, access to temporary accommodation and mental health and wellbeing support. Go well, stay safe.

VIOLET TOWN NEWS By Kirsty Harris WITH the rainfall has come a raft of cancellations for events in Violet Town. Check out the November Village Voice for rescheduled dates. Following the flood, the SES held a community meeting in VT to review what happened and to discuss recovery and disaster planning. Residents asked many questions and the Resilience meeting planned for November 24 at the footy club is a good chance to ask further questions and plan your future response.

Jack Attack teams at Violet Town Bowls Club: the competition is now planned to start on November 10 and end on December 8. The delayed start is due to the need to protect the bowling green. VTBC hopes all teams will still be able to compete. Please contact Margaret on 0402 299 504 if you are unable to join in from the new date. After filling and setting sandbags for flooded properties in VT, the VT CFA volunteers also spent a day at Mooroopna helping map flooded homes and doing welfare checks. In the absence of an SES unit in Violet Town, our local CFA steps up and helps residents with flood related issues. The Ellen Frances is open for dinner and live entertainment on Halloween night Monday, October 31. There will also be trick or treat for children. Bookings on 5798 1264. Diary Dates: The Museum & Art Gallery AGM is on November 22 at the museum, at 7pm. The Violet Town Men’s Shed will be having an open day and morning tea on Tuesday, November 29 from 10am-12 noon.

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 11

euroagazette.com.au

Thank you E L E C T O R AT E

Together, we’ve achieved so much! Toolleen

Rushworth

Girgarre

Euroa

Cornella-Toolleen Rd/ Northern Hwy intersection safety upgrades

Waranga Health upgrade

Botanical Gardens

Euroa Saleyards upgrade

St John’s Primary School

$10 million to revamp Goulburn Valley Health Waranga Campus

$1.5m funding including region’s ﬁrst Sensory Garden

Imaging services

Nagambie

Funding to relocate overhead powerlines, build cattle lane, holding yards and loading bays, improve water conservation, upgrade kiosk/ofﬁce

$950,000 in funding for new senior learning centre, outdoor learning space and refurbished administration areas

Intersection safety upgrade

Improved mobile phone coverage/ new tower funding

Funding for imagining services

New ﬁre station

Rushworth P-12 College improvement

Axedale Improved mobile phone coverage/ new tower funding

24/7 paramedic presence

$5.5m from major capital works funding to improve classroom facilities

Avenel Kindergarten

Colbinabbin

$350,000 for a major upgrade and extension to facilities

Avenel

Improved mobile phone coverage/ new tower funding

Heathcote Heathcote-Bendigo public transport More buses between Heathcote and Bendigo

Mount Bruno

Euroa Primary School upgrade

Molka

Goorambat

New ﬁre station

Improved mobile phone coverage/ new tower funding

$4.8m upgrade at Heathcote Water Treatment plant to improve water taste and remove odour

Funding

Euroa Health beds and imaging

Track reseal funding

MOUNT BRUNO GOORAMBAT WINTON

RUSHWORTH

BENALLA

COLBINABBIN MOLKA TOOLLEEN

AXEDALE

NAGAMBIE

Redesdale Hall upgrade

Kilmore

$140,000 for hall upgrade

Kilmore public transport

Pyalong

$7 million in track improvements for safer more reliable trains

New ﬁre station

EUROA

LONGWOOD

SEYMOUR PYALONG

Redesdale

Benalla

AVENEL

HEATHCOTE REDESDALE

Kilmore regeneration

Winton Motor Raceway reseal

Public beds, reinstatement of x-ray and imaging

GIRGARRE

Heathcote Water Treatment Plant taste and odour improvement

Winton Winton Primary School

Euroa Secondary College upgrade $3m for new school buildings

$500,000 to build new toilets for staff and students and a new space for admin staff

Improved mobile phone coverage/ new tower funding

BROADFORD KILMORE

$4.6m revitalisation of Kilmore’s centre

Kilmore Football N Ne tball Club upgrade Netball $$3.8m 3.8m overhaul of JJ Cl Clancy Reserve facilities

Steph Ryan MP

BOHO SOUTH

Benalla P-12 College rebuild

Boho South

New police station

Improved mobile phone coverage/ new tower funding

North East Line upgrades

Broadford

Longwood

Broadford Secondary School

Longwood Primary School

Demolition and refurbishment of school facilities, new literacy centre, landscaping works, lighting

Harley Hammond Reserve upgrade $2.5m upgrade including revamped netball court and female changeroom

$1.3m to astroturf school oval

Seymour Seymour Train Line Signalling upgrade to improve reliability of trains

King’s Park New netball court and changerooms

New ﬁre station

Member for

25 Bridge St, Benalla 03 5762 1600

steph.ryan@parliament.vic.gov.au

Funded ﬁrst class facilities for students

New six-car VLocity trains following $235m track upgrade from Federal Liberal Nationals

Tomorrow Today $1m funded to continue supporting Benalla families and young people

Benalla Gymnastics Club sprung ﬂoor Successfully lobbied for $67,300 funding for new sprung ﬂoor

New equestrian centre Raise the Roof Lobbied for $250,000 funding

Page 12 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NAGAMBIE NOTES with Di Grant P: 5794 1720 E: stardust2011@bigpond.com

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: Nobody notices what I do until I don’t do it! THANKS TO SO MANY: How do you give thanks to so many people? I would specially like to thank all those family, friends, neighbours, volunteers, council workers, all emergency like SES, CFA, Police, and defence force personnel, roadside workers, and all who have helped so many people affected by these monumental flood waters in our towns and district; and it is still not over yet. One wonders what one can do sometimes, but we can pray, and provide some practical help that’s what is needed now. Plus be thankful for all government agencies support. PERSONALS: Birthday wishes to Mark Hutcheson, Sue Burns, Rick Tranter, Jeff Mills, Keith Sidebottom, Fiona Davis, Karen Lewis, Sue Pollard, Joanne Lewis, Trevor Canobie, Bernadette Grant, Bill O’Connor and Paige O’Connor. 62nd anniversary wishes to Eileen and Brian Johnson, 54th anniversary to Glenis and Phil Hageman and best wishes go to Bridgette and Anthony Haysom. Sympathy goes to the family and friends of John Bamford who passed away recently. LET ME KNOW OF A SPECIAL DATE: I have been collecting birthdays and anniversaries since I began writing a column in 1984 for Avenel until 1991, then Seymour until 2016, and from 2002 for the Nagambie column. If anyone would like a special one placed in my Nagambie Notes for Avenel or Nagambie, please let me know the details and I’ll place them in my records. It is probably a good time to update my records now. So if anyone has passed away or moved, or does not want their name in anymore, or has changed their name, please let me know that too and I’ll take them out or change the name in my books. Also, if any couple or individual is having a special birthday or anniversary and you would like me to cover their story, please let me know also and I’ll see what we can arrange. CHILDREN’S WEEK ACTIVITIES IN NAGAMBIE: Sunday, October 30 from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Nagambie Senior Citizens Centre. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ CBQXM. Bring the family along to celebrate children’s week on this day. There is a variety of educational and fun workshops and activities for kids of all ages. Activities include: Recycled Textile Workshop: making cat and dog toys from recycled materials (7+years) Worm Farming: meet a worm and learn how to look after worms at home (4+years) Community Craft: get creative with recycled materials (all ages) Recycling Truck: see inside a real recycling truck (all ages) Toilet Lucky Dip: learn what should and shouldn’t be flushed (4+years) Choose Tap Water: design your own reusable mug (all ages) Spaces are limited so book to secure your free entry. COMING UP: Monday, October 31 is Halloween time at the Nagambie museum and grounds. Details from Historical Society. J. Macdonald. 0428 263 929. Tuesday, November 1 is a Melbourne Cup lunch at Kelvingrove Retirement Village hall for residents and guests and a Melbourne Cup Lunch at Nagambie RSL. MOTHER’S UNION NEWS: Monday, November 21. MU AGM Wangaratta with trading table and morning tea. The service is held in the cathedral followed by AGM. BYO lunch and speaker. Thursday, November 24 - Central Goulburn MU AGM at 1.30pm in Seymour. Thursday, December 8. - MU Annual Advent Carols and lessons service at St Paul’s Avenel from 11am. Followed by lunch. Venue still to be confirmed. MU Details D. Grant (Secretary).

euroagazette.com.au

Police defence lawyer questions driving charges DEFENCE counsel have labelled charges against a Benalla Highway Patrol officer “remarkable,” after the Leading Senior Constable was accused of driving dangerously to respond to a crash scene near Euroa. Lawyer James Anderson admitted allegations his client reached speeds of up to 230kph in response to a Hume Highway crash on March 21 last year were “surprising,” with the accused the holder of a police gold licence making him among the

most highly trained drivers in the state’s police force. The 47-year-old accused was said to have been behind the wheel of a highway patrol vehicle with a fellow Senior Constable when they engaged their lights and sirens in an attempt to be the first on scene to a collision between a police vehicle and another car near Euroa. He understood two police officers had been critically injured in the crash. Mr Anderson said police-is-

sued BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles could reach speeds the public could not, and that, as the holder of a gold licence, the accused was permitted to reach these speeds. He said there had not since been a directive by Victoria Police denouncing driving behaviour similar to the accused, and that his client had been “acting in accordance with his training”. Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court heard no complaints had

been made by the public, and the Senior Constable travelling with the accused had not faulted his decision to breach 200kph. Mr Anderson noted high speeds were a regular occurrence in the event of a highway pursuit, particularly if a police vehicle is undertaking stationary speed camera work and needs to catch up to an offender. The matter will return to court on January 12 ahead of a four-day hearing from June 26.

NATS VISIT NAGAMBIE: Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud was joined by Nationals candidate for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland at Swettenham Stud in Nagambie.

Nationals leader stops to listen in Nagambie By GUS RIDDER FEDERAL leader of The Nationals David Littleproud visited the Euroa electorate in early October as part of a countrywide listening tour. Mr Littleproud, accompanied by Nationals candidate for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland, discussed the challenges faced by regional communities while visiting Nagambie’s Swettenham Stud, a thoroughbred racehorse breeding farm. Worker shortages were highlighted as a key issue for the region, something that Mr Littleproud said could be easily solved. “Central Victoria is one of Australia’s greatest thorough-

bred regions but are facing some serious challenges with staff retention and recruitment,” Mr Littleproud said. “There simply aren’t enough locals to keep our equine industry running. “It’s a simple solution. “We need a dedicated ag visa stream to support regional areas and we need to support the 80,000 Australians working in the equine sector.” Ms Cleeland added that this issue was being felt across multiple industries in the region. “There are so many local businesses from agriculture to hospitality who are crying out for action to get more workers to the region and boost the economy,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Job vacancies are better than the alternative, but some businesses are still operating at reduced hours or capacity. “We need a plan to fill these jobs and get back to pre-COVID business.” Attracting more workers through investment in regional infrastructure was another solution discussed by The Nationals members during their visit. “One of the big hurdles in getting people to move to regional Victoria and enjoy the great lifestyle is the lack of essential infrastructure,” Ms Cleeland said. “Our roads, public transport, education and health systems are all desperate for investment after eight years

of neglect.” The visit was part of Mr Littleproud’s recently launched national listening tour across regional communities. The tour was launched for the Nationals leader to listen and learn from regional voters, particularly those who left the party at this year’s election. “I am touring through Australia to hear from those who matter most - the voters with real issues, facing real challenges and needing real solutions,” Mr Littleproud said. “Those living in regional towns know what’s best for them - so we’re traveling directly to the locals, to listen, to learn, to appreciate their concerns and find solutions.”

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 13

Region pitches case United p proposal p for state’s 15th Specialist p Familyy Violence Court and Legal g Aid office A $29.5m proposal to open specialist family violence court and legal services to Wangaratta is set to be put before government officials ahead of next month’s election. Local legal, community and family safety organisations have recently banded together to push for Victoria’s 15th Specialist Family Violence Court to be opened in the North East, with a formal proposal to be put before AttorneyGeneral Jaclyn Symes and Family Violence Prevention Minister Ros Spence for consideration. Headed by Wangarattabased state MP Tania Maxwell, the Centre Against Violence and Hume Riverina Community Legal Service, an advisory panel made up of local government officials, women’s health advocates and victim survivors met four weeks ago to establish the proposition. Crime Statistics Agency data to June 30 showed family incidents exceeded the state average by 82.1pc in Benalla, in 52.3pc in Wodonga and 50.2pc in Wangaratta in the year to

BY RYAN MALCOLM rmalcolm@ nemedia.com.au

June 30. The advisory panel wants a court 15 to provide services for North East families, victim survivors and perpetrators, after the 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence recommended the development of 14 ‘headquarter courts’ to deal with family incident and violence cases. Ms Maxwell also sought a Parliamentary Budget Office costing for the proposal which estimated $19.8m for the specialist court and $9.7m for the legal aid office in financial years 2023-2026. “The panel has set out a compelling case for the new court and legal aid office in a proposal that I’m sending today to Victorian AttorneyGeneral Jaclyn Symes and Family Violence Prevention Minister Ros Spence,” she said. “It sets out the key reasons why a specialist family violence court is sorely

needed in the North East. “These include increasing safety for victim survivors, ensuring better support for them at court, providing magistrates with different powers to act, requiring a higher level of perpetrator accountability, delivering targeted support for them, and raising awareness about family violence and its impact, with a strong message to the community that family violence is being seriously addressed.” Centre Against Violence chief executive officer Jaime Chubb said it was important systems and services in place didn’t add to the trauma, shame and stigmatisation that victim survivors experience. “Specialised legal processes and services would prevent this and lead to safer, more effective and more just outcomes for everyone,” Ms Chubb said. “The development of the states 15th specialist family violence court in our region would align to the new national plan to eradicate gender-based violence that was released on Monday. Prevention, system enhancement, and trauma informed

THE EVIDENCE IS IN: Jaimie Chubb (CAV CEO), Sophie Price (Indigo Shire Councillor) Alana Pund (Gateway Health general manager health and wellbeing), and Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP Tania Maxwell. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling services were all prioritised in the plan.” According to Gateway Health general manager health and wellbeing Alana Pund, an 18.42 per cent increase in the number of affected family members in Hume region between 2016 and 2021 was evidence of a

rapidly growing need in the local area. “This demand is also reflected in current waitlists and response times in the current court systems,” she said. “A specialist court will provide important services for our region - enhanced presence of the justice system

in the local area will send a strong message to the community that legal rights matter, and that family violence is being addressed seriously. “It will also contribute to awareness around family violence and how people experiencing family violence can seek support.”

Page 14 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

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

Area Bag Bat Bet Dad

4 Which term describes

custard-like consistency (7) 16 Quito is the capital of which

S American republic (7)

BIYWORD

165

QUICK THINK Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters. ACROSS 1 Hold up 5 Thickening agent 6 Gambling game 7 Jittery 1

DOWN 1 Reservoir 2 Matured 3 Serenaded 4 Helen of ... 3

L L M M O O

B C E E H L

R S T T W Y

SOLUTIONS

155

S P E N D E R

6 7 SUDOKU

155

A A A A A A

CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

20 3 5

CLUES: Australian macropod (7) Automatic teller machine (3) Bring together a document (7) Extinct NZ ratite (3) Fixed gaze (5) Greeting exclamation (5) Mediterranean island (5) Order of the British Empire (3) Possesses (3) Warning (5)

O N M I S N O I U S E C U E A D C O R

O+R U-E H+H E÷Q U-L E-O Q+L

155

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.

A G V A D R I Z C E Y O G E H U A R T

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

E H L O Q R U

If the history of Earth were compressed to a single year, modern humans would appear on the ﬁnal day of the calendar, December 31st at around 11:58pm. This means the human race has lived on Earth for only about 0.004% of the planet’s history.

D E C E P A R O S C H I T G A I E R B N I A G I V E

E-QUATIONS

household waste (7) 15 Name a prepared food of

155

G I N N G I H A M E X S T I E N C A T

CURIO

which is obsolete (7) 14 What do we call

H B O V U A D A I N I S K E A T R I N E G

Tea Ten Torn

K R Y P T O N

Rob Rod Sold Stage Stared

13 Which term describes that

insatiable greed for riches (7) Portending evil suggests what (7) Name the Australian president of the International Court 1964-67, Sir Percy ... (7) From which doomed planet did Superman come to earth as a baby (7) Sonja Henie was renowned for doing what, on ice (7)

BIYWORD

Fan Horned Host Hunt Near

QUICK THINK ACROSS: 1 Last, 5 Agar,

of a powered aircraft in Australia (7) 2 What is a checked cotton cloth (7) 3 What is given in part payment (7)

D C N D A D

MINI WORD FIND

DOWN 1 Who made the ﬁrst ﬂight

B E L E E O

401 -155

S T A A T E R M E

W A L L A B Y

T O R N G R

6 Keno, 7 Edgy. H DOWN: 1 Lake, 2 Aged, M A © 3 Sang, 4 Troy. C O L A L O

S A R A A N

E-QUATIONS E:15, H:10, L:20, O:3, Q:5, R:12, U:25

O O B E T F

D C N D A D

H U N T S S

B E L E E O

T O R N G R

S A R A A N

155

O O B E T F

angles and ten sides (8) To which animal family does an ox belong (6) Name another term for Heaven (8) Which musical direction suggests “in a leisurely manner” (6) What doe we call one who is afﬂicted with a multiple personality disorder (8) Which term is known as fate, or destiny (6) Name a hot spring that sends up fountain-like jets of water and steam (6) To be more frothy or foamy, is to be what (8) To execute by decapitation is to do what (6) What are periods of three years (8) Which term designates a waiter (6) Name a word expressing denial (8)

MINI WORD FIND

H U N T S S

ACROSS 3 Which polygons have ten

854

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 15

Still time to add to the time capsule AS part of our 125th anniversary, The Euroa Gazette will be burying a time capsule at the showgrounds during the Euroa Agricultural Show. With the show being postponed until December, we will now be extending the window until the end of November if you want to participate. The 26-litre stainless steel time capsule will be buried as part of the Euroa Show’s festivities and will be opened in 25 years on the newspaper’s 150th anniversary in 2047. If you are interested in adding something for your future self, your children, grandchildren, friends, partner or anyone else, bring it directly to The Euroa Gazette office at 45-47 Railway Street, Euroa on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Businesses, schools, sports clubs, families and individuals of all ages are encouraged to submit something for this special occasion. All items must fit into an envelope no larger than A4 sized. Please ensure that the envelope is addressed to the intended recipients with name and current address, and that your own name and address is written on the back of the envelope. A gold coin donation towards the Euroa Agricultural Society will be required with all submissions.

Some ideas for items to include: • photos • letters (to future self, children, grandchildren, partner, friend) • paintings and drawings • bucket lists • write down your dreams and goals • favourite recipes • scorecards, team photos, sports reports • magazines • tickets (concerts, sporting events, movies) • diary/journal entries • postage stamps • catalogues, menus and brochures • bank notes, coins and cheques • footy cards • favourite comics • family tree Items that we will be unable to accept are: • food • corrosive items • batteries • plastic toys • clothes • items that cannot fit within an A4 envelope. We look forward to seeing what you bring in.

BE A PART OF HISTORY: The Euroa Gazette has extended the window to include something in our time capsule which is due to be buried at the Euroa Agricultural Show in December.

Trades& Services

5795 3041

DIRECTORY

gazetteclassiﬁeds@nemedia.com.au ENGINEERING

FLYSCREENS & DOORS

If it’s worn, bent, broken or spent you need us!

FLYSCREENS & DOORS

PEST CONTROL

PRINTERS

SEYMOUR

Ford McKernan Engineering Pty Ltd

ABN 38 603 859 607

Made to measure - Free Quote ғ -($/ *)/-*' ғ -($/ ) +- Ҋ+0- # . $).+ /$*). ғ ) - ' ./ $) Ҋ )/.Ѷ - /.Ѷ .+$ -.Ѷ . ) 2 .+.

,JN 0UUSFZ t Jodie Ottrey

03 5792 1853 0417 012 540 kimautocool@bigpond.com

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

FREE QUOTES

Rob Ralph Ҋ 0.#2*-/# Ҋ пстхшр

(03) 5795 2290 Fax (03) 5795 2589 Cnr Charles & Frost St, Euroa fordmckeng@sctelco.net.au

www.seymourflyscreensanddoors.com.au

0427 561 750

EXCAVATION

GARDEN SUPPLIES

PLUMBING SERVICES

Done Shovelling

89d03843/2319

Our fully equipped Machine Shop and welding facilities will have your problem fixed in no time. We also stock steel, pipe, RHS, V-belts, pulleys, weld rods, bolts, CNC Plasma/Profile cut and guillotine, fold steel and stock trailer parts and bearings.

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Septic Tanks Cleaned By

Henry The Third

t 5POOF &YDBWBUPS t #PC $BU t N3 5JQQFS )PVTF 4IFE 4JUFT r 4JUF $MFBOVQT r 'PVOEBUJPOT %SJWFXBZT r 5SFODIJOH r %SBJOBHF r -BOETDBQJOH 1PTU )PMF "VHFS r 'VMMZ *OTVSFE

Mark - 0428 577 826

For Timber. Hardware. Sand Soil and Mulch. Deliveries available

PEBBLES, PAVERS, STEEL, ROOFING, POTS & CONCRETE PRODUCTS

OWNER TONY DEMASI Lic Plumber & EPA

5795 2300

1300 762 395 Mobile 0418 515 596

14 DeBoos St Euroa euroa@iinet.net.au

1VU EPXO UIF TIPWFM BOE * MM TBWF ZPV UIF USPVCMF

Cleaner of: Septic tanks, treatment plants, grease traps, oil interceptors and sludge pits

j/201932006/32-19

EXCAVATION

HIRE & PUMPS

PLUMBING SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

WRIGHT OUT TREE & STUMP REMOVAL For all your Equipment Hire Needs. PUMPS Sales, Service & Repairs

Rob McCullagh 0428 597 861 canyadigit01@gmail.com

0438 341 980

89d04347

20-22 Tarcombe Street, Euroa

EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT HIRE

Domestic Painting

5798 5412

j/89d05333/3320

PHONE STEVE

PAINTER

MICHAEL O’CONNOR

* Excavator hire * Bobcat hire * Grader * Tipper * Roller Forestry Mulcher

0407 566 357

FREE QUOTE PHONE STEVE

0407 566 357

Email: savsequipmenthire@gmail.com

PLUMBING SERVICES

PAINTING

WRIGHT OUT EXCAVATIONS

Drainage, Log and Rock Grab, site preparations, driveways etc

Servicing Euroa & Districts

All aspects of tree works, maintenance and reports by Qualified Aborists. Professional Service at a practical price

5798 5412

VETERINARY CLINIC OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK + 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE

Licensed Plumber and Gas Fitter 50447

- Qualified Plumber and Gas Fitter

One room or a whole house Interior | Exterior No Obligation Quote

Contact Amanda Watkins

0439 953 340

- New homes, renovations and extensions - Roofing repairs and renewals - Blocked drains and CCTV drain camera - 24 Hour emergency plumbing

Call D Derekk

04077 0095 95 179

“No job too big or too small”

SIGNAGE SLASHING SMASH REPAIRS SOLAR SPRAY PAINTING STONEWORK STORAGE TILES, BRICKS & PAVERS TILING TREE CARE / SERVICES WATER CARTING WINDSCREENS … TO LIST A FEW.

Where pets come first 4 BURY ST. EUROA 03 5795 2888 ACEVET.COM.AU

BUILD YOUR

BUSINESS! Advertise in your local Trades & Services Directory...

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN THE GAZETTE

To enquire or book a spot call Lorraine now on

5795 3041

lmillard@nemedia.com.au

ADCODE/0000

'ULYHZD\V +RXVH 6KHG &RQFUHWH 3DGV $QG )RRWLQJV /DQGVFDSLQJ 6XSSOLHV 'UDLQDJH :RUNV 5XUDO $QG 'RPHVWLF <DUG :RUN DQG 0RUH Call for a Quote

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 17

7KH EHVW ZD\ WR UHDFK WKH 6WUDWKERJLH 6KLUH

BY EMAIL

BY PHONE 5723 0101 &ODVVL² HG ,QIRUPDWLRQ (XURD *D]HWWH RI² FH KRXUV

DP SP 021 7+856 )5,

BOOKING DEADLINE By SP QRRQ 0RQGD\ SULRU WR SULQWLQJ

&5(',7 &$5' )$&,/,7,(6 WE ACCEPT

5(*,21$/ 38%/,&$7,216 0DQV² HOG &RXULHU 3KRQH HPDLO FODVVL² HGV#QHPHGLD FRP DX %RRNLQJ GHDGOLQH QRRQ 0RQGD\ 7KH &KURQLFOH 3KRQH HPDLO FODVVL² HGV#QHPHGLD FRP DX %RRNLQJ GHDGOLQH SP GD\ SULRU WR SULQW 0\UWOHIRUG 7LPHV $OSLQH 2EVHUYHU 3KRQH HPDLO FODVVL² HGV#QHPHGLD FRP DX %RRNLQJ GHDGOLQH SP 0RQGD\ 1RUWK (DVW 7RXULVW 1HZV 3KRQH HPDLO VDOHV#QHPHGLD FRP DX 3KRQH IRU TXDUWHUO\ ERRNLQJ GHDGOLQH 1RUWK (DVW )DUPHU 3KRQH HPDLO QHIDUPHU#QHPHGLD FRP DX %RRNLQJ GHDGOLQH 6HFRQG )ULGD\ RI PRQWK

&/$66,),(' *8,'(/,1(6 > CAR ADVERTISERS Private vendors of motor cars advertised for sale must include in their advertisement &DVK SULFH RI PRWRU FDU ,I FDU LV UHJLVWHUHG UHJLVWUDWLRQ QXPEHU ,I XQUHJLVWHUHG WKH HQJLQH QXPEHU > PHOTOGRAPHS $OO SKRWRJUDSKV DSSHDULQJ LQ WKLV LVVXH WKDW DUH WDNHQ E\ RXU SKRWRJUDSKHUV DUH DYDLODEOH DV UHSULQWV > FOUND ADVERTISEMENTS All found advertisements are SXEOLVKHG IUHH 6LPSO\ SURYLGH WKH GHWDLOV RI \RXU ² QG IRU SXEOLFDWLRQ > PERSONAL ADVERTISERS $OO SHUVRQDO SKRWRV VXEPLWWHG IRU SULQWLQJ LQ WKLV LVVXH PXVW EH FROOHFWHG ZLWKLQ WKH QH[W ZHHNV $OO HQJDJHPHQW DQG PDUULDJH QRWLFHV PXVW FDUU\ WKH VLJQDWXUHV RI %27+ SDUWLHV LI XQGHU WKH SDUHQWV¬ VLJQDWXUHV DV ZHOO %LUWK QRWLFHV UHTXLUH VLJQDWXUHV > ADDITIONS %ROG KHDGLQJ $ YDULRXV VHOHFWLRQ RI ORJRV DUH DYDLODEOH > INTERNET ,Q ORGJLQJ DQ DGYHUWLVHPHQW ZLWK XV \RX DJUHH WKDW ZH PD\ SXEOLVK WKH DGYHUWLVHPHQW RQ RXU ZHEVLWH 7KH JHQHUDO WHUPV DQG FRQGLWLRQ WKDW DSSO\ WR SXEOLFDWLRQ DSSO\ DOVR WR SXEOLFDWLRQ RI PDWHULDO RQ RXU ZHEVLWH

DEATH NOTICES

ESSON, Marjorie Cavell. February 24, 1930 – October 22, 2022 Passed away peacefully at Euroa Health. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Andrew (dec). Loving mother of John, David and Stephen. Beloved grandmother of eight grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Personal Notices

JONES, George J. Artist and lifetime resident of Seymour and Euroa. Beloved father of Fiona and Melinda, Grandfather of Skye and Cheyenne. Passed away peacefully in Wangaratta Hospital. Aged 93 years. Deeply missed by his family and all his friends.

may be placed up to 3.00pm each Monday

Phone: 03 5723 0101

FODVVL² HGV#QHPHGLD FRP DX 45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, Victoria 3666

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

CARAVANS & CAMPERS

Member AFDA

Servicing Euroa & District since 1937 1997 Jayco Starcraft, 17ft 6inch, pop top, dual axel, 5 months rego, new awning canvas, new pop top skirt, microwave, air/heating, cooktop oven, single beds, near new tyres, led lights, full annex, $15,000 ono. Ph 0422 576 232, Wangaratta.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of 2021/2022

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Members of Euroa Health Inc and interested persons are invited to attend the meeting to be held on Thursday 17th November 2022 at Euroa Community Cinema, Bury Street Euroa at 3.30pm. Our Guest Speaker is Dr Dean Pritchard, Director of Medical Services at Euroa Health who will discuss the important role of Rural Health Services like Euroa in the Victorian Health system. Please RSVP to our reception team on (03) 5795 0200 by no later than 14th November 2022.

The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Marjorie Cavell Esson will be held at the Mark J Floyd Chapel, 109 Binney Street, Euroa on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1.30pm. Flowers welcome or a donation to Euroa Health would be appreciated. Followed by private cremation.

107 – 109 Binney Street, Euroa (03) 5795 1086 ZZZ ÀR\GIXQHUDOV FRP DX

JONES Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service of George Joseph Jones, to be held in the Anglican Church Hall, 4 Anzac Avenue, Seymour on Thursday, October 27, 2022 commencing at 11am. Following the service the cortege will proceed to the Seymour Cemetery, Kobyboyn Road, Seymour for burial.

HEWLETT, Gary. The family of Gary Hewlett Kerry, Kimberly and Christopher and their families, would like to thank everybody for their condolences, cards, messages and help with the passing of Gary. It is very much appreciated. Please take this as our personal thank you to you all, you have been wonderful. Thank you.

Digital editions have just got better North East Media’s been updated to provide

Longwood Action Group

AGM

November 9, 2022 7pm at the Longwood Community Centre All welcome.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 8am – 4pm All household items must be sold, Electric organ 31 Sevens Avenue, Euroa Ph 0408 348 405

RURAL FENCING ASSISTANT BEREAVEMENT THANKS

Credit Card &Eftpos facilities

digital editions have

FUNERALS ESSON

FIREWOOD, bluegum (dry), $1250 for 10 metres. Phone North East Firewood 0448 933 999.

N J Todd Funeral Directors

Required full-time Business based at Merton 4 day week could be negotiable Phone Bernie Cummins 0419 575 748

an improved reader 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback Great first car, automatic, rego (XYM361), RWC available, full service history, 269,500km, .

$7800 ono Ph 0409 420 291

experience at a special discounted price. uroagazette.com.au THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Page 1

Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

AVENEL - EUROA - LONGWOOD - NAGAMBIE - STRATHBOGIE - VIOLET

Phone: (03) 5795 3041

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

uses his superior athleticism to chase down the ball in the Magpies’ reserves semi-final against Seymour at Kyabram on Sunday. Seymour prevailed by 30 points at the final siren, ending Euroa’s season. ■ See story in sport PHOTO: Dale Mann

Classifieds Work!

Phone:

(03)

5723 0101

Find the widest range of jobs in the North East at

www.euroagazette.com.au

$1.50 (inc.GST)

College school teacher to nominate for Euroa electorate at state election

CHASING IT DOWN ISIAH Trotter

2005 Mercedes Benz ML500, auto, very good condition, always garaged, one lady owner since near new, serviced as required, air suspension, reg to Feb 2023 (UFD635), 238,300km, $20,500. Ph 0408 957 918.

TOWN

Labor joins state race THE Labor Party have confirmed their candidate for the Euroa electorate, announcing that local schoolteacher Angela Tough will contest the Nationals-held seat in the November election. Ms Tough, from Strathbogie, has been a teacher for 20 years and currently teaches at the Euroa Secondary College. “I’ve been a teacher for 20 years, with English teaching being my major focus,” she said. “I also have two little ones myself, a son and daughter aged nine and six who go to school locally. “My husband is a farmer and works full time on the family farm. “We’re a politically engaged family and we are constantly watching the news. Having previously been an active member of Labor branches in Melbourne, Ms Tough feels the time is right to get back into the political arena. “I was active in the Labor branches when I used to live in Melbourne,” she said. “I helped work on campaigns many years ago. “It got tougher to keep that up while living here, even branch meetings

BY GUS RIDDER gridder@ nemedia.com.au

were hard to get to. “But I live and breathe politics; it’s an important part of my life. “I’m not afraid to stand up for issues and never have been.” Ms Tough spoke about motivated her to get involved ahead of this election, and discussed the impact of other politicians in the region. “I really got the passion back after listening to Cathy McGowan and the Voices for Indi,” she said. “I was following that closely and could see that have an impact on our life. “We were very remote and couldn’t get reception while there were bushfires happening. “Cathy McGowan led the campaign to get phone towers in, and we were in one of the areas to receive them. “It changed our life and I was able to see how someone could effect change as a politician.” Ms Tough began finding ways to involve herself in the political sphere, even contesting the Indi preselection against Helen Haines ahead of the 2019 Federal Election. ■ Continued page 3

1XWULHQ $GYDQWDJH 6WRFN WKH VKHG JHW DKHDG SPRING 202 4FDVSF ZPVS TQSJOH BOJNBM IFBMUI OFFET "WPJE TIPSU TVQQMZ PG BOJNBM IFBMUI QSPEVDUT EVF UP JNQBDUFE TVQQMZ DIBJOT 5IJT TQSJOH UIF /VUSJFO "EWBOUBHF QSPHSBN PGGFST ZPV UIF BCJMJUZ UP TUPDL ZPVS TIFE OPX BOE SFDFJWF FYUFOEFE QBZNFOU UFSNT PO B HSFBU SBOHF PG BOJNBM IFBMUI QSPEVDUT Terms and conditions apply. See in store for full details.

9LVLW \RXU ORFDO 1XWULHQ $J 6ROXWLRQV EUDQFK WR ƮQG RXW PRUH Visit in branch or call Chatta 0419 197 296 and Plan your Program Now! NutrienAgSolutions.com.au

Subscribe now at euroagazette.com.au

Page 18 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

Mansfield earthquake tremors felt in Bogie By GUS RIDDER AN earthquake registering at 3.4 on the Richter scale struck Mansfield last Wednesday morning, with tremors being felt locally in Strathbogie. According to preliminary reports by Geoscience Australia, the earthquake occurred at 9.01am and at a “very shallow depth” of 2.9 miles. Shallow earthquakes are generally felt more strongly than deeper ones due to their proximity to

the earth’s surface. While the event was minor, with no damage or injuries reported, residents over 50km away in Strathbogie could feel it too. Popular local online forum, “The Bogie Tree”, was filled with comments discussing the tremors within minutes of the earthquake. “Am I going mad or did we just have another earthquake tremor in bogie, literally about 2 minutes ago,” the first post said at 9.03am. “Did the house just

shake, anyone else feel it?” one poster said immediately after. “We just felt a small tremor,” another said. The messages continued to be the big talking point on Wednesday, with more and more commenters contributing to the discussion in a jovial way. “Yep, thanks for confirming that I’m not going mad either,” one said. “Felt it here on McMcCombe Road, it made the cat hide under the bed.” “I believe those huge

trees coming down in the storm last week dislodged the earth’s crust,” another poster said. “We heard a low rumble and then our house experienced a little rattle at 9am,” a commenter from neighbouring town Boho South said. “Yes I felt bang,” a post said. It was only September last year when Mansfield was the epicentre of another earthquake, that one registering a higher 5.9 on the Richter scale with tremors being felt all the way in Melbourne.

QUAKE FELT LOCALLY: Residents in Strathbogie could feel the tremors from an earthquake that struck Mansfield last Wednesday morning.

SPORT

PIA Golf Championship cancelled GOLF EUROA GOLF CLUB THE Power Industry Association (PIA) State Golf Championship due to be played at the Euroa Golf Club from Friday October 28 to Sunday October 30 has been cancelled. Another victim of the major flooding event that occurred in Euroa recently. After severe flooding on parts of the golf course together with other damage and with further predicted heavy rainfall, the committee felt they could not guarantee preparing the course to a suitable standard for the event. In consultation with the PIA committee, it was decided to cancel the event for this year. It is unfortunate for the club and the town as over one hundred golfers had entered to play over the three days. Fortunately, the PIA committee have agreed to the Euroa Golf Club hosting the event next year so let’s hope we have better weather for preparing the course in 2023. Only the optimistic would have thought there was any chance of play on the course after the significant flooding last week engulfed the Castle Creek end of the course. However, 18 members took out cards in the Wednesday event. Freda Edwards was the best of the five ladies playing to win with 26 points and picking up both Nearest the Pins and a Drive & Pitch. 13 men returned some pretty good scores with Pete Bath the best on 39. Paddy McCarthy was next on 37, Keith Seeber was on target collecting both of the Nearest the Pins. Great to see Geoff Vincent back on course after the soggy winter kept him and many others away over the wet season. With good weather coming, plenty of others will be returning to the course. Twilight is underway on Fridays and nine players saw Gaz Ritchie win on 19 from Gilly 18. Little Gaz kept his winning form going on to take out the Saturday prize

with an excellent 39 in tough conditions. Scott Watson knew where the pins were to claim two Drive & Pitches, with Dav and Millsy getting one each. Most players handled the conditions well to score in the 30s. Unfortunately, the PIA Championship has been cancelled next week, but the members will be keen to get in an extra round on Cup Day in preparation for the first round of the Club Championships the following week. STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB By ROB BROWNLEE THE heavens opened over Strathbogie the weekend before last; in fact the township and course received 222 mls of rain, the highest in the state. Needless to say the course is unplayable what with water on the fairways and places it’s never been before, and to add a number of trees are down due to the strong winds. Golf has been cancelled, instead members are asked to help with cutting up the trees and cleaning around them. If anyone could help please contact John Moore on 0427 348 274, there are a lot of areas that we can’t drive on, we need to take as few as vehicles on the course as possible. The match between Euroa and Strathbogie has been cancelled; hopefully we will be able to hold the event later in November. Mother Nature beat us again on Saturday, October 22, the working bee had to be postponed due to the weather conditions as again the course got hammered,the scribe suggests if any member has a few hours to spare to perhaps contact John or Mick Dixey and get some sort of the layout of what’s to be done. AVENEL GOLF CLUB THE Friday Twilight golf saw 10 players take on the front nine off the white tees. It was great to have Brian Kibble in the field for his first competition round. Hopefully the first of many.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONS AND TROPHY WINNERS:Abby Eagles (back, left), Max Harding, Lachy O’Brien and Owen Smith, Kevin Traynor (front, left) and Rayden Hannigan. Terry Lowis’ new clubs proved the goods and took out the win with 19 points, as well as the drive and pitch on the 7th. Runner up was Campbell Smith with 17 points. Saturday’s forecast wasn’t great but it turned out to be a good day for golf but it seemed the whole field had one good nine and one bad. Dale ‘The PrezÂ´ Smith took out the winner’s prize with 31 points in a countback from Shane Black. Mark Hannigan got the line ball. The NTP’s remained with the club. The final round of the sixhole Junior Club Championships was held on Saturday morning and the race to the trophies came down to the wire. Max Harding put in a spectacular performance to win the scratch event for the day just edging out Lachy O’Brien for the daily prize and in doing so, also claimed the club champion trophy.

Owen Smith came in with the third best scratch score for the day and was also third the club championship. It was also a hard-fought battle for the handicap event with Abby Eagles coming out on top on Saturday, taking home the trophy for the club champion handicap in the process. Kevin Traynor got second on Saturday and second in the handicap club champs. Ruby Hannigan was third on Saturday but big brother Rayden swooped in the pickup third place in the handicap club champs. Final standings for the best three of four scratch rounds of the Junior Championships were Max Harding 91, Lachie O’Brien 93 and Owen Smith 108. And for the handicap, with 73, Abby Eagles had a comfortable win over Kevin Traynor 77 and Rayden Hannigan on 79. This week’s Bank Street Wood Fired Pizza & Gardens voucher was awarded to Lachy O’Brien for playing 15

consecutive rounds this year. A great effort by Lachy, who has become such a consistent performer. Our club champion trophies were provided by Total Sports in Seymour and the voucher prizes by none other than our senior club champion Scoota Donovan. Thanks to all our sponsors, parent helpers and volunteer grounds people whose efforts have made the successful season we’ve had possible. We will continue with the Saturday morning six hole comp and even try a few different events in the coming weeks so stay tuned and happy hitting. Presentation of Champions took place on Saturday evening with a great crowd in attendance. Members and friends enjoyed a delicious BBQ tea and salads provided by the club in appreciation of everyone’s efforts over what has been a challenging year at times. The junior presentations were made by Alex Smith

who, together with Mark Hannigan have consistently ensured the kids were able to play each week. It was very pleasing to note that not only did every child gave a speech on receipt of their trophy, but they all spoke very well, thanking their playing partners, Alex, their parents, and the club. Just re-capping, Max Harding was the Scratch winner, Lachie O’Brien was runner-up and Owen Smith was third. Abby Eagles won the Handicap, ahead of Kevin Traynor and Rayden Hannigan. Captain Jared Smith took over for the Men’s presentations. Jared presented Stephen Donovan with the Club Champion’s trophy. In his speech, Scoota commented that it was a pretty close tussle between himself and Jed for the Championship and he was fortunate to come out the winner. The B Grade Champion was Shane Black, who received the coveted “Bernie Stevens Trophy” and the C Grade Champion was Hudson Black. Hudson also won the Junior Club Championship which hadn’t been contested for some years. The Captain’s Trophy for the best nett score over the Championships rounds was won by Mark Hannigan. Thank-you to everyone that helped out to make the night such a success. A final reminder for the Melbourne Cup Calcutta this coming Monday evening. If you haven’t already booked your table please contact Alex Smith 0488 127 747 as soon as possible. $80 per table draws a horse with prize money for first, second, third and last. Cold buffet tea available from 6pm with the Calcutta to commence at 7.30pm. All members are asked to provide a salad and also, those who have Sweep Raffle books - if you haven’t already done so, please return as soon as possible. In the meantime, good golfing to everyone.

euroagazette.com.au

THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Page 19

SPORT

Euroa Football Netball Club suffers facility flood damage

STUCK UNDERWATER: The Euroa Football Netball Club netball courts were inundated with floodwater as the tides rose through mid October.

Community pulls together to clean up bowls club By AUDREY MCINTOSH AT the club last Tuesday, October 18 after the flood at the weekend the community came together to get the greens and clubhouse back into a better shape so as the game of bowls could happen again on Wednesday. The saying is “many hands make light work” and it certainly did thanks to all who gave their time to help out so bowlers could enjoy their beloved game. 26 bowlers came to the club to have a social game and enjoy the sunshine; the winners were Len Fischer and Jan South. As many other clubs in the Goulburn Valley Bowls region suffered with the floods, pennant bowls has

AIN’T NO RIVER WIDE ENOUGH: The club spirit was high and the Euroa Football Netball Club stood united in the cleanup after the devastation of floodwater. Luckily the damage was localized to the netball courts and no functional issues have arisen. been cancelled this week both midweek and Saturday, and players will be notified when games will be

recommenced so hang in there bowlers, good things to come we hope weather wise.

THE high of a successful football and netball season for Euroa Football Netball Club has been washed away by even higher raging floodwater, which inundated the club’s facilities during the town flood on Thursday, October 13. Residing along the banks of the scenic Euroa icon, the Seven Creeks, the Euroa Football Netball Club enjoys all of the benefits of prime position. But, with all good things come the bad, and, along with other sporting facilities around Euroa, the club has suffered the power of flooding water. While the water rose,

Euroa’s brand new netball courts slowly slipped out of vision as the water took them as its own. Luckily, no functional damage has been done and aside from the gifts of debris and mud, the facilities are now once again in pristine condition thanks to the banding together of club members, players, committee members and proud townsfolk. The club asked that, as one of the primary user groups of the facilities, a working bee take place on October 18, and that it did. Thankfully, the clubrooms were safely tucked out of harm’s way, sitting

slightly higher than the water’s reach. Unfortunately, not all facilities were safe, and the bridge crossing between the football oval and the tennis courts has been severely damaged by the fast flowing water. While the base of the bridge may seem safe, it is recommended that all stay off of the bridge until a full safety assessment can be conducted. It is hoped that as waters rise and fall with intermittent rainfall predicted throughout this week, the Euroa Football Netball Club facilities remain safe and out of harm’s way.

Euroa Parkrun cancelled until further notice due to poor track THE Euroa parkrun is cancelled until further notice., the Apex walking track which is use to facilitate the weekly event has sustained some significant damage, and is no longer safe to use as a running/walking track. The Parkrun committee are currently working on alternative options, so please don’t disappear completely as the event will be back up and running sometime in the near future whether it is on the usual course or an alternative one. For those who travel for their weekly parkrun fix, please be safe on the roads especially due to the water damage, and respect those who have suffered from any flood damage. There has not yet been word from from Benalla, Shepparton, or Cobram in regards to the proceedings of their Parkrun events, but given the severity of the flood situation in those areas it is likely that they will be in a similar boat to Euroa. Potentially Mansfield or Bright are options, but please check their webpage or Facebook page before travelling. Stay safe.

UNFIT FOR FITNESS: The Euroa Parkrun has been cancelled until further notice following the flooding that has devastated Euroa’s Apex Track, leaving the parkrun without a safe place to operate.

Junior cricketers push on through crummy weather conditions WHILE both senior and junior competition cricket can’t get started due to the flood situation in and around Shepparton, that hasn’t stopped Euroa Cricket Club’s U12 and Woolworths Junior Blasters. Last Friday both groups fired up and the Memorial Oval was a sea of colour as the excited aspiring players met up for the first time this season. The Woolworths Junior Blasters are once again being run under the capable hands of Paul Anderson with Ashley Ellis and Lachlan Hill helping out. Junior Blasters will have six sessions finishing at the end of November. Participants learn valuable skills such as catching, batting, throwing and the basic rules of cricket. U12 is being coordinated by Peter Smith with his helpers Bernie Hamill and Sean Hemeter.

This age group builds on developing the players’ skills with players using modified rules to play real matches while instilling match etiquette. The U12 will play most of their matches before Christmas finishing with a couple in the New Year. It is not too late to join up and is open to both male and females. Woolworths Junior Blasters is for ages 5-7 with U12 ages 8-11. Both groups play at the Euroa Memorial Oval commencing at 5pm. Register at https://play.cricket.com.au Contact the club on euroacc323@gmail.com for any enquiries. Cricket Victoria has a new scheme for these age groups which will be announced in the next couple of weeks. Follow Euroa Cricket Club through The Euroa Gazette or our Facebook page on social media.

BLESSED BY THE SUN: The Euroa Under 12 and Woolworths Junior Blasters cricketers were lucky enough to enjoy a day in the sun amidst the flooding that is preventing the senior and junior competition from commencing.

Page 20 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

FLOODING STOPS PARKRUN IN ITS TRACKS

euroagazette.com.au

Page 19

A SOLID SUCCESS: Longwood defeated Undera 66 to 27 during the 2022 season.

ONE TEAM ONE DREAM: Longwood have come from a place of severe adversity to defy all odds and are becoming a real force to be reckoned with.

Longwood Football Netball Club a force to be reckoned with IN 2014, things were looking bleak for Longwood Football Netball Club. With league debt hanging over their heads and the threat of folding looming, it would’ve been easy to lose hope and give up on the small club. But that is not the spirit of Longwood, and in 2015 the committee fronted up to their debts, gave their word that all would be paid back to the last dollar, and knuckled down with one task at hand; save the club. “2015 was about survival, 2016 was about the plan to get back up, and from there it’s been about making it sustainable”, club president Rick Shiner said. The club decided that in order to save the club, they would have to rein in spending on coaches and players, and concentrate on trying different methods of raising money, which is how the Longwood Beer Wine and Cider Festival came about. “We were having a meeting at my place and we were just brainstorming ideas and the thought of the festival sort of just came about”, Shiner said. The Longwood Beer Wine and Cider Festival has been massively popular since its inception, born from the minds of people looking to build their club back from the ground up. “We’d just got back to a place where we were stable, we’d built up some more off field support along the way and we thought we were now in a place where we could get something like this run-

FINALS TEAM: The Under 18 footballers took on the finals series in the 2022 series and put up a valiant effort. ning”, Shiner said. The committee were looking for more; bigger ideas and bigger ways to keep the club going. Above all else, they wanted to make sure those involved were enjoying what they were doing. “It’s just about being smart business wise, having a go at different things and seeing what gets us somewhere”, he said. Longwood appointed their senior football coach for the 2023 season in August, stating that the coaching has been very strong over the 2022 season and the concentration has been

on building a really strong, cohesive club where juniors are the priority. “We want to give the juniors the opportunity to move up into senior football and we want them to want to do that with Longwood, we’d like to give them the best chance at success. We invest heavily in our junior football because they are the future of the club”. Longwood draws players and members from Melbourne to Bendigo, encouraging people from all around to join in on the action. “We want to bring the right people in and for all

the right reasons; we want people who are coming in to compliment the locals because at the end of the day in a small town like Longwood, the club is a huge part of the community”. “It is more important to have good people, a good community and everybody treated on an even keel than it is to win”. Not only has the football been excelling beyond hopes, with the under 18 team putting on an outstanding performance in the 2022 finals series, but the netballers have also been extremely competitive.

“Having junior netball teams has been outstanding, netball has been built really cohesively across all grades”, Shiner said. Cohesive training with an emphasis on inclusion and growth has helped the Longwood netballers to multiple wins across all grades in the 2022 season, and they look forward to showing the league how far they’ve come through the 2023 season. With the recent netball facility upgrade of a second court, it is no wonder the Longwood netballers are excelling on court.

Not only have Longwood managed to pull themselves from the depths of crippling debt, but they also self-funded 70% of the court upgrade, stating “we weren’t going to just sit and wait around for handouts; we want the girls to know we’re invested in them as well and genuinely want what’s best for the future of the club”, Shiner said. “We’re proud to say we achieved it ourselves”. The club is also pushing hard for the upgrade of the female change facilities. Across the board, Longwood netballers and footballers are excited to get into preseason, and are currently running a 10k a week running challenge where many footballers and netballers are part of a Facebook group aimed at encouraging each other to complete the weekly run. “We feel as a club in all spaces we are going well, we’re definitely a far cry from the position Longwood was in in 2015”. Longwood pride themselves on being a family orientated club, doing their upmost to support each and every member of the club, however that may be. Coming back from the position Longwood were in merely years ago has not been a linear journey, and many things had to be sacrificed in the name of future investment, but it is without doubt that those investments are already paying off, and Longwood will again be a strong competitor on both the football field and netball courts.

euroagazette.com.au

Spring Recovery, 2022 - Page 3

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH NATURAL DISASTERS

Euroa SES on a recruitment drive THE Euroa State Emergency Services unit is currently recruiting more members. Unit controller Georgie Cardillo spoke about the need for more volunteers in the aftermath of significant floods in the area. “There is always a role for everyone,” she said. “We have heard so many people say I would love to join but I don’t have the time, or I’m too old to join. “You would actually be surprised how wrong you are. “Our oldest member is in his 80s and loves getting out and helping the community. “We have members who work in Shepparton or that live out at Earlston and aren’t always available. “That doesn’t matter, because

it’s those couple of times that you are available that make the diﬀerence and can help take the load.” Ms Cardillo also spoke about the fantastic work the volunteers and wider community had done during the recent floods in the region. “The diﬀerence between this event and 2017 was noticeable in the community,” she said. “Last time there wasn’t as many people putting their hand up to help, it seemed like people were trying to help themselves. “This flood the community has been fantastic, the amount of people we had at our unit helping out and sandbagging was incredible.” For information on joining, contact Georgie Cardillo (Euroa Unit Controller) at 0419 444 410.

There is always a role for everyone. - UNIT CONTROLLER GEORGIE CARDILLO

LOCAL SES LOOKS FOR MORE HELP: The Euroa SES is interested in recruiting more volunteers after seeing the fantastic eﬀort of the community during recent floods.

Swift action from governments on recovery support RECOVERY support is available for people and communities aﬀected by the October 2022 Victorian floods. To date, 46 local government areas have been notified for assistance under the joint Commonwealth-State funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). This includes Strathbogie Shire,

Wangaratta Rural City, Indigo Shire and Alpine Shire. According to a State Control Centre spokesperson, in determining where to activate the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance, the Federal Minister for Emergency Management takes into consideration impact data and

other information provided by the aﬀected state regarding the levels of support that may be required. The Australian Government is working closely with state and local governments to monitor the situation and will consider adding more locations as the ongoing damage caused by these floods is assessed. People directly impacted by

the October 2022 Victorian floods are encouraged to apply for relief support even if their council has not been notified for assistance. Agencies are using historical data to model where flood waters or rivers may peak and keeping a watching brief on potential weather events to inform planning for any further on-the-ground responses. All impacted Victorians can call

the Flood Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760. The hotline is open from 7:30am to 7:30pm every day and can help with navigating available support, clean-up, temporary accommodation, and mental health and wellbeing support. More information on relief support is available here: https:// www.vic.gov.au/october-2022flood-recovery.

Thank you to the dedicated Volunteers & Emergency Services workers for their tireless efforts supporting our communities.

JACLYN SYMES MP LABOR MEMBER FOR NORTHERN VICTORIA

49A High St, Wallan 3756 5783 2000 jaclyn.symes@parliament.vic.gov.au jaclyn.symes jaclynsymes.com.au

Authorised by J Symes, 49A High St. Wallan.

Page 4 - Spring Recovery, 2022

euroagazette.com.au

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH NATURAL DISASTERS

FLOODS can and do happen in Victoria but preparing can reduce your risk. Floods cause more damage per year in terms of dollars and lives lost than any other natural hazard in Australia. Flooding can happen at any time of the year. The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is responsible for planning for, and managing floods in Victoria.

Flood advice Types of flooding IN Riverine flooding, relatively high water levels overflow above the banks of a stream or river. Depending on the local landscape, some floods may pass quickly, while others will move slowly down a river, sometimes lasting for several months. Flash flooding is caused by heavy rain over a short period of time and is generally defined as developing in six hours or less from rainfall to the onset of flooding. Flash flooding can sometimes cause storm water drains to overload leaving the water with nowhere to go. Floods can have significant impacts and consequences such as: VICSES has developed a number of local flood guides (for local residents and business owners) and municipal flood emergency plans (for councils and other stakeholders) to explain local flood risks for communities and advise on how to best prepare for and respond to flood events.

Types of flood warnings FLOOD Watches and Flood Warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) to tell people about possible flooding. A Flood Watch means there is there is a developing weather pattern that might cause floods in one or two days. A Flood Warning means flooding is about to happen or is already happening. Flood Warnings are classified into Minor, Moderate and Major depending on the expected size and impact of the flood. VICSES

will provide information about how the floodwater at those warning levels might affect people and properties and these warnings will be issued via VicEmergency. Severe Weather Warnings or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are issued when heavy rain fall that could lead to flash flooding is expected. Flash flooding happens quickly. There may be little or no warning. The arrival time and depth of a flash flood cannot usually be predicted. Remember that you may not receive any official warning. If you think you are at risk, do not wait for an official warning to act.

Flood Preparation (well before a flood) LEARN more about the risk of flooding in your area. Check to see if your community has a Local Flood Guide or other local flood information at ses.vic. gov.au/get-ready/your-local-floodinformation. Talk to locals or neighbours about previous and likely impacts in the area. Know what to do if flooding occurs. Put together an Emergency Kit and prepare a home or business Emergency Plan, see: redcross.org.au/prepare. Check your home and contents insurance covers flooding.

Before a flood (Take Action) CONTACT family and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation and know what to do. Plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.

Be prepared you may be isolated for an extended period of time. Make sure you have essential supplies prepared to last for at least three to five days, including food, drinking water, medications and pet food. Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast. Never drive on flooded roads. You can stay safe by avoiding flooded areas. Know how to ‘Bag it, block it, lift it and leave’: Bag it - by laying sandbags where water may get into your home. Block it - by covering your toilet and drains to prevent backflow. Lift it - by moving valuables up onto tables and benchtops. Leave - leave early to the homes of family or friends on higher ground Know how to sandbag - check Sandbagging Quick Reference Guide at Vic Emergency website.

During the flood FLOODWATER is dangerous. Stay safe by never entering floodwater. Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through the VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226). Call 132 500 for emergency assistance from VICSES. Call Triple Zero (000) in life threatening emergencies.

If you evacuate from your home or workplace REMEMBER to take your pets, mobile phone, spare clothes,

mask and medications. Turn oﬀ gas and electricity at your home or workplace. Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location, away from flooding. Check for road closures when you leave and follow instructions from emergency services. X

If you are travelling: STAY safe by never driving through floodwater. It can take just 15cm of flowing water to float a car - that’s the height of an average pen. Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded. Be aware of driving hazard such as mud, debris, damaged roads, and fallen or damaged trees. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over on higher ground away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Tune in to emergency broadcasters such as ABC local radio or designated commercial radio stations to monitor the situation.Floodwater is a powerful force and there are many unseen dangers. You can’t see what lies under the water. Roads can be washed away, bridges can be damaged and floodwater may contain sewage and debris. Never drive on flooded roads.

After the flood IF your property has been flooded, there are a number of things to be aware of when returning to your property. More information is available here. ses.vic.gov.au

VicEmergency app THE VicEmergency app aligns with the VicEmergency website to provide a centralised location for Victorians to access timely emergency information and warnings. The app includes warnings and incident notifications for fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tsunami, weather warnings, shark sightings, beach closures and more. In order to receive location specific app alerts when warnings are issued or incidents occur, you need to set up your watch zones. You can download VicEmergency from the App Store or Google Play