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More OAMs for shire

OVERWHELMING HONOUR EUROA own Michael Tehan, lawyer and community stalwart, received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) this Australia Day. Pictured with Euroa’s magpie statue, he is an ardent supporter of the Euroa Magpies and Collingwood Magpies.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

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Power talks in Euroa

Michael Tehan honoured with OAM on Australia Day At 78,, retirement is “not on agenda” g for legendary g y lawyer, y , communityy stalwart EUROA’S own Michael Tehan, a 78-year-old lawyer and community stalwart, was among 503 outstanding Australians to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) this Australia Day. Mr Tehan said in the 24 hours since the recognition was made public, the response was overwhelming: he was contacted by up to 160 people, many of whom he had not spoken to in over two decades.

“They’ve all been extremely generous in their comments,

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and I think a bit excited themselves, and thrilled to have been part of my journey,” he said.

In addition to his work as a senior partner at his law firm, Tehan & George Co, he has been a member of Euroa Rotary Club for over 50 years, has served as a council commissioner and has been involved in organisations

including Goulburn Valley Health, Goulburn Valley Football League and GOTAFE, among others.

He is currently a director at GV Health and chair of GVL’s independent tribunal.

“It’s been a privilege for me really to serve in all the organisations that I have,” he said.

“I have a philosophy that if people have a capability… and they get the opportunity, that they should take it.

“That’s probably what’s happened with me – in some

instances it’s been my choice; in other instances, I’ve been encouraged by other people to do something because they’ve seen that I might make things a bit better.

“I’ve always felt that you don’t get asked to do something unless people believe you can help or make things better, and that’s been my philosophy throughout my life.”

Mr Tehan grew up in a house on Kirkland Avenue in Euroa, not far from where the town’s magpie sculpture

now sits.

He has lived in the town his whole life, save for his years in Melbourne at Xavier College boarding school and Melbourne University, where he studied law and lived at Newman College.

“At the time when I graduated [from university] I was thinking that I would perhaps go and do another degree, but my dad had an accident and then became unwell, and I came home, and I don’t regret that,” he said.

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Free home Wi-Fi available for Victoria government school students HOUSEHOLDS with students at Victorian government schools are now able to apply for the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI), which will provide eligible students with free internet at home until the end of 2025.

Led by the National Broadband Network (NBN), the program is now accepting applications from families without an active NBN service at their home.

Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging eligible house-

holds to apply for the initiative.

“I recommend everyone to look into this initiative and find out if you are eligible,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Too many households in our communities are left without reliable internet

connection and it can put a real handbrake on education opportunities for our schoolchildren.

“While this would primarily benefit the students, families will also be able to use the provided internet connection.”

Households must meet the following criteria to apply: • have a child enrolled in an Australian school; • don’t have an active NBN internet service at home* (excludes mobile internet services); and

• live in an area where NBN can be accessed through a standard connection (NBN will confirm this).

More information on how to apply can be found at: https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/ school-student-broadbandinitiative-ssbi.

At 78, retirement is “not on agenda” for legendary lawyer, community stalwart ■ From page 1

Mr Tehan’s father, John Tehan (better known as Jack), came to Euroa in the 1920s and was also a lawyer, serving at the same law firm, which had been founded in 1885.

“He died when he was only 67, and I was very much a young lawyer, only been out a couple of years,” he said.

Mr Tehan has been senior partner at Tehan George & Co since 1973, the same year his father died.

“I’ve been fortunate – Euroa’s a great place [and] we’ve got wonderful clients all around Australia,” he said.

He was chosen by Law Institute of Victoria as regional lawyer of the year in 2012.

As a lawyer in a country town, Mr Tehan said he does a lot of work that is beyond the law, in other areas where people need help.

Helping people has been a constant in his life, and it is part of what attracted him to Euroa Rotary Club, where is the longest serving member,

having joined in 1970.

One highlight of his time at the club was the establishment of the Rotary barbecue area at Seven Creeks Park, which replaced a canteen and two “disgraceful” toilets.

“Rotary was looking for a project, council was willing to support it and I managed to convince the minister at the time that we needed to pull it down, and they were to fund council; Rotary undertook the project and it’s an icon in the town now,” he said.

Mr Tehan has also been involved in Rotary at a district level, including as the legal advisor to the district governor, among other roles.

Another constant in his life is football.

An ardent supporter of both the Euroa Magpies and Collingwood Magpies, he has been the chair of the GVL’s independent tribunal since 2008.

He was also the chair of the GVL’s audit and risk committee from 2008-2022, and chair of the tribunal from 1999-2005.

MAN ABOUT TOWN: Michael Tehan, sharing his experiences of power outages at a public meeting hosted

by Annabelle Cleeland last week.

PHOTO: Dale Mann Mr Tehan was one of three Strathbogie Shire Council commissioners appointed in 1994 when the council was amalgamated.

He served in the role,

which is similar to that of an administrator, from 19941997.

In addition to Mr Tehan’s current roles with GV Health and GVL’s independent

tribunal, he previously served as a board member at the Benalla Performing Arts and Conventions Centre from 2008-2012; chair of GOTAFE from 2007-2017; and chair of the Nagambie Lakes Authority from 19972002.

One highlight he recalls of his time as chair of GOTAFE was his advocacy during a time of drought.

“Our biggest challenge was we went through the drought, and that impacted upon everybody,” he said.

“People weren’t skilled to deal with the drought or coming out of the drought.

“And at that time the government didn’t appreciate the impact it was having across the whole of the community, and I was very strong in my advocacy to have them realise that, so much so that they did.

“And then regional TAFEs were recognised as a body where we could talk together, advocating on behalf of the regions.”

Mr Tehan lives with his wife Jenny and has five adult children, of whom he

is very proud, and seven grandchildren.

“I just can’t thank [Jenny] enough, frankly – her support has been amazing,” he said.

The legendary lawyer described himself as a “people person” and said he enjoys walking in lieu of driving.

“I don’t drive a car unless I really need to drive a car, and as a result you end up meeting and talking to people,” he said.

“I enjoy that immensely – it’s never a quick visit wherever I’m going.”

But he said at 78, people on the street keep asking him when he is going to retire.

“A few months ago an elderly gentleman on Binney Street said to me, ‘when are you retiring?’” he recalled.

“And I said, ‘well, tell me, what’s retirement?’

“And his description was, ‘it’s repurposing’.

“So, whilst I’m able to be helpful, useful, and do what I should be doing, I like work.

“Retirement is not on my agenda or horizon.”

Former ESC dux Jen Hargrave, Avenel’s Raymond Cronin receive OAMs

By DARREN CHAITMAN FORMER Euroa resident Jen Hargrave and Avenel’s Raymond Cronin are among Australians to have received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) this Australia Day. Ms Hargrave, the daughter of popular Euroa artist Bruce Hargrave, grew up in Euroa and was the dux of Euroa Secondary College before moving to Melbourne.

A policy worker and researcher, she received a medal in the general division for her “service to people with disability, and to the community”.

Highlights from her extensive list of roles and achievements include: • Senior Policy Officer at Women with Disabilities Victoria, 2010-2022.

• Advocate for supports for women and children experiencing violence, since 2010.

• Member, Victorian Disability Advisory Council, since 2023.

• Lived Experience Witness Support, Royal Commissions and Parliamentary Inquiries, 2014-2022.

• Expert witness, Par-

JEN HARGRAVE OAM: Ms Hargrave is the daughter of popular Euroa artist Bruce Hargrave. She grew up in Euroa and was the dux of Euroa Secondary College before moving to Melbourne.

PHOTO: Jen Hargrave, LinkedIn liamentary Inquiries into Social Inclusion, Disability Abuse and Economic Equity, 2014, 2015, and 2022.

• Co-Chair, National resource to guide the prevention of violence against women and girls with disabilities, 2020-2022.

• Expert Witness, Disabil-

ity Royal Commission, 2021.

• Expert Witness, Family Violence Royal Commission, 2016.

• Advisor, Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission, 2012-2014.

• Contributor, Making Rights Reality Program for people with disabili-

RAYMOND CRONIN OAM: Mr Cronin, of Avenel, Mr Cronin received an OAM for “service to aviation”. He has been the managing director of Kestrel Aviation, an innovative aerial firefighting provider, since 1985.

PHOTO: Raymond Cronin, LinkedIn ties, South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence, 2010-2020.

• Volunteer, Women’s Information and Referral Exchange, 2006-2009.

“Am I a bit proud? Yeah, I sure am,” her father, Bruce Hargrave, said.

Ms Hargrave politely de-

clined a request for an interview, explaining she prefers to keep a low profile.

Mr Cronin received a medal in the general division for “service to aviation”.

He has been the managing director of Kestrel Aviation since 1985.

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has been a provider of, and leading innovator in, aerial firefighting services.

Mr Cronin has been president of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association since 2018.

He has received multiple awards for his work, including the International Aerial Firefighting Award at the 2019 International Fire Fighting Conference.

Australia’s GovernorGeneral, David Hurley, has congratulated all recipients recognised in this year’s honours list.

“Recipients have made a difference and had an impact at the local, national and/or international level,” he said.

“Individually, they are inspiring and collectively they speak to the strength of our communities “They have served and had an impact in just about every field you can imagine; their stories and backgrounds are diverse.

“We value their service, thank them for their hard work and selflessness and… celebrate them.”

The Gazette was unable to speak to Mr Cronin by deadline.

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AusNet announce short-term measures to reduce power outages AusNet A N t staff t ff h have reportedly p t dly b been redirected di t d tto work k “f “full-time” ll-ti ” on llong-term g-t solutions l ti

By DARREN CHAITMAN AUSNET has announced shortterm measures to reduce power outages in Euroa and nearby areas, while also claiming a “dedicated team of experts [are] working full time” to find permanent, longterm solutions to fix the region’s unreliable power supply.

In a statement sent to this masthead by AusNet spokeswoman Karen Winsbury, which was also published on an AusNet webpage last week, Ms Winsbury outlined “some immediate measures [undertaken] to improve reliability for communities on the Benalla to Euroa line”.

“We’ve made some changes to our REFCL equipment settings on low fire danger days to reduce the impact on the duration of outages if they occur,” she said.

Recent power outages appear to have been exacerbated by AusNet’s installation in September 2023 of two bushfire mitigation devices called Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters (REFCLs).

REFCLs reduce the risk of a fire by limiting the energy released when an earth fault occurs on a powerline, but Ms Winsbury said they also make the network more sensitive to faults and can extend the time it takes to restore power.

Ms Winsbury said while the precise changes to the REFCL equipment settings were “quite technical”, they will give AusNet greater visibility of faults when they occur on the network.

Asked if bushfire risk would increase as a result, she said risks would be very low, given the changes to the device’s settings apply on low fire risk days.

Ms Winsbury also said extra

Rainfall

(Euroa Township) In the week ending Monday, January 29, there was 19.8mm of rain at Euroa (Castle Creek at Telford Bridge), including 2.8mm on Thursday, January 25 and 17mm on Friday, January 26.

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LOCALS UNIMPRESSED: About 70 people, and a 9News TV crew, attended a meeting held by Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland in Euroa, to discuss the frequent power outages.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann fault restoration crews will be on standby on high fire risk days and that all non-critical planned outages have been cancelled “while we work through the solutions”.

She said AusNet’s online outage tracker was also upgraded last week “so customers will now get much more information about outages and the stage that they are at in their restoration”.

Meanwhile, AusNet are continuing to investigate long-term solutions, according to Ms Winsbury.

“We are working hard to find a comprehensive and permanent long term solution and have a dedicated team of experts working full time on this matter,” she said.

Asked for more information regarding this full-time team, Ms Winsbury said existing staff mem-

bers had been redirected to work on this “until we’ve got a solution”, which she expected would take “at least a month or two”.

“There’s a lot of detailed engineering work that needs to be done,” she said.

In a recent letter to Indi MP Helen Haines, AusNet CEO David Smales also stressed that AusNet was working on long-term solutions to improve the reliability of the region’s power supply.

“Local generation, storage and micro-grids… form part of our consideration set but it will take some time to confirm what is viable from an operational and safety perspective,” he wrote.

“AusNet is doing everything in its ability to prioritise actions to materially improve this situation.”

Mr Smales also revealed in

the letter that AusNet expects to provide in excess of $1.3 million compensation to customers for outages in the Euroa region since early November.

On Wednesday last week, locals flocked to town hall meetings held

by Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland in Euroa, Violet Town, Longwood and Nagambie, in which Ms Cleeland asked people to share stories of how the frequent recent power outages had affected them.

About 70 people attended the meeting in Euroa, which was also attended by a 9News TV crew.

Several Euroa residents were featured on a 9News TV package later that evening, which dubbed Euroa “the town where power goes out every four days on average”.

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LINSEY’S PERSPECTIVE: Euroa Health chair Linsey Seide was one of the Euroa locals to share his experience of power outages at the meeting held by Annabelle Cleeland in Euroa.

SHADOW MINISTER: Shadow energy minister David Davis (right), a Liberal MP, addresses the crowd in Euroa as Annabelle Cleeland watches on.

Children’s author Susea Spray to visit Avenel Library THE Avenel Library will welcome children’s author Susea Spray on Tuesday, February 13 at 10:30am to read her book “A Big Blue Boat”.

She will also talk about how she came to write it, and engage children and adults with songs and craft.

“A Big Blue Boat” is Ms Spray’s first book, written for 4–8-year-

olds.

It is a fun, cumulative story about a boat, a girl, and the sea.

Based upon the author’s adventures, the book fills the niche market of realistic sailing stories for young children, particularly girls.

The sequel about life on the brine is currently being illustrated and is due for release

early next year, and is already a Children’s Picture Book Genre Winner and has been shortlisted in the 2023 Page Turner Awards.

A retired classroom teacher who majored in English and children’s literature, Ms Spray spent 23 years making literacy learning fun for her young students.

Her favourite time of day was sitting down with a story or two and immersing her students in the world of books.

If you can’t make it to the Avenel Library, Susea will also be visiting the Tatura Library on Wednesday, February 14 at 10.30am and the Cobram Library on Thursday, February 15 at 10.30am.

Laure Calamy and Kristin Scott Thomas star in a wildly entertaining comedy about estranged childhood friends who tentatively reunite for a trip to the Greek Islands.

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Strathbogie Shire

Community Information Extraordinary Council Meeting

to pitch infrastructure projects.

An Extraordinary Meeting of Strathbogie Shire Council is scheduled be held on Tuesday 6 February 2024, commencing at 6pm at the Euroa Community Conference Centre – 1B Bury Street, Euroa.

Head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to read the guidelines, find inspiration of past successful pitches and get pitching. You’ll first be asked to contact a Council officer who will advise you about your pitch. The pitch period will close at 5pm on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Business: đŏ Event Grant Applications Received - Avenel Active Inc and Nagambie Lakes Sailing Club đŏ Tender for Contract No. 23/24-26: Consultant to Provide Detailed Options and Design – Civic Accommodation and Outdoor Operations đŏ Tender for Contract 23/24-38: Nagambie-Locksley Road Bridge and Road Reconstruction at Charles Creek, Locksley - Stage 1 The gallery will be open to the public.

The meeting will be livestreamed at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au and we encourage community members to watch the meeting via this option.

The agenda for this meeting will be available on Council’s website by close of business the Friday prior to the meeting. Hard copies of the Agenda will no longer be available, however, a limited number of iPads with the Agenda uploaded will be on hand for public use at the meeting.

Flood affected residents can register details with Council We have established a Flood Recovery Team to provide support to those whose homes or businesses in our Shire have been impacted by flood. Contact us on 1800 965 993 or info@strathbogie.vic.gov. au to register your property or business.

For further information on severe weather and floods, updates on road closures and more, visit https://www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au/storm-event-update/

Talk to the Administrator sessions Council is running a series of sessions throughout the municipality giving residents the chance to book in a timeslot to meet with the Administrator Peter Stephenson.

Bookings for these sessions are essential to ensure you secure your one-on-one 15-minute timeslot.

Bookings for each session can be made via the following links: Avenel and Longwood residents, Tuesday Feb 13, 4.30-6.00pm at Avenel Memorial Hall: https://events.humanitix.com/aveneland-longwood-talk-to-the-administrator Euroa and Longwood residents, Tuesday 27 Feb, 4.30-6.30pm at Euroa Community Conference Centre: https:// events.humanitix.com/euroa-andlongwood-talk-to-the-administrator Violet Town residents, Tuesday 5 March, 4.30-6.30pm at Violet Town Community Complex: https://events.humanitix.com/ violet-town-talk-to-the-administrator Nagambie and Graytown residents, Tuesday 12 March, 4.30-6.30pm at Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre: https:// events.humanitix.com/nagambie-andgraytown-talk-to-the-administrator Strathbogie residents, Tuesday 26 March, 4.30-6.30pm at Strathbogie Memorial Hall: https://events.humanitix.com/ strathbogie-talk-to-the-administrator Ruffy residents, Tuesday April 9, 4.306.30pm at Tablelands Community Centre: https://events.humanitix.com/ ruffy-talk-to-the-administrator

Pitch My Project 2024/25 now open!

Strathbogie Shire residents – it’s time to pitch your idea! Strathbogie Shire Council’s annual Pitch my Project initiative is now open for ideas to include in the 2024/25 Budget.

Pitch ideas must be Council-led and delivered with no direct allocation of funds given to community groups, clubs, organisations or commercial business.

Council has proposed an allocation of $300,000 for Pitch My Project as part of the 2024/25 annual budget. Each of the six Strategic Focus Areas within the Council Plan will be allocated $50,000. This year we’ve also include the opportunity

Textile Recovery Program a success In just the first month of operation, Council’s new Textile Recovery Boxes prevented 1,849kg of unwanted textile products going to landfill.

The boxes landed at Council’s Transfer Stations in November last year and by 31 December, 2023, partner Upcycle4Better (U4B) provided the incredible data.

Residents have the opportunity to drop off any of their unwanted items at the Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town and Avenel Transfer Stations for FREE and it’s clear the program has been embraced.

Road Closures for Road Rehabilitation Works Creek Junction and Spring Creek roads in Strathbogie are closing for road rehabilitation works starting this week. The works will take place until mid-February, weather permitting.

The work will be carried out from Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm. There will be some changed traffic conditions including road closures during work hours.

We request all road users to be aware of the changed conditions and follow the signs in place for detours. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these works.

Work with us We’re looking for talented people to join our team: ąŗDirector People and Governance.

As a key member of Council’s Executive Leadership Team, the Director People & Governance is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer for high quality service delivery spanning Finance, People & Culture, ICT, Customer Service, and Records Management & Governance. Your direction will ensure optimal outcomes in terms of efficiency and effectiveness of responding to internal and external customers’ needs. Applications close 9am, Monday 5 February 2024. ąŗExecutive Manager Communications, Engagement & Advocacy.

As a key member of Council’s Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Manager Communications, Engagement & Advocacy is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer for high quality communication regarding Council’s performance and for reviewing and implementing Council’s communications strategy based on Council’s commitments, capital projects and events. Your direction will ensure Council’s initiatives, activities, events and programs are proactively communicated to the community and stakeholders in a positive light optimal. Applications close 9am, Monday 12 February 2024.

Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply.

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

Tenders now open The following tenders are now open at Strathbogie Shire Council: Euroa Railway Precinct Master Plan. Lump Sum Contract (contract number 22/23-68). Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the development of a Euroa Railway Precinct Masterplan to be developed with significant community engagement and consultation. Tenders received until 4pm Thursday 15 February, 2024.

Tenders may only be viewed and lodged online through the Tendersearch portal accessible via our website www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au. Please note Strathbogie Shire no longer accepts hardcopy tenders or RFQs and will not accept tenders by fax or email.

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Station targeted with neo-Nazi graffiti

By DARREN CHAITMAN EUROA Police are investigating possible neo-Nazi activity in Euroa after V/Line workers attended Euroa Railway Station twice this week to remove neo-Nazi, antisemitic graffiti.

The graffiti, first seen by this masthead on Monday last week, bore the words “F*** K***S”, the second word being a derogatory term for Jews, scrawled above a Nazi symbol known as an odal rune.

The words and symbol were scrawled inside a Star of David, a Jewish symbol, which had been painted over artwork of the Australian coat of arms some months earlier, at the pedestrian underpass accessible from Railway Street.

V/Line workers painted over the graffiti and Star of David on Thursday evening last week, hours after the matter was reported to them.

But on Saturday morning, the same graffiti had been reapplied in the same location, prompting V/Line to send more workers to paint over the graffiti on Monday.

Leading Senior Constable Mick Voisey of Euroa Police confirmed Euroa Police is investigating the incident.

He said he was unaware of prior neo-Nazi activity or similar graffiti in Euroa.

But Euroa RSL secretary Neville Mawson said several buildings in Euroa had been targeted with “anti-Jewish” graffiti about two years ear-

NAZI AT WORK: Graffiti spotted on Monday last week at Euroa Railway Station bore the words “F*** K***S”, the second word being a derogatory term for Jews, scrawled above a Nazi symbol known as an odal rune. The words and symbol were scrawled inside a Star of David.

PHOTOS: Darren Chaitman lier, prompting community members to quickly paint over the offensive messages.

“You have to feel sorry for the people that think they’ve got to do this to make a statement,” Mr Mawson said regarding the most recent, neo-Nazi graffiti.

“Because it’s hurtful to people who have lost family to the Germans, and we’ve all moved on from that and we’re all united.

“And it’s just very, very sad that they have to resort to such activities to make their views, and we should feel sorry for them.”

According to a report by researcher Julie Nathan, published by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry in December 2023, antisemitic incidents reported to ECAJ jumped by 738 percent

REPEAT OFFENDER: V/Line workers painted over the graffiti on Thursday last week, but on Saturday morning, the same graffiti had been reapplied in the same location. V/Line sent more workers to paint over the graffiti on Monday. following the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.

Only 24 of a total 68,383 people in the Euroa state electorate stated they were Jewish in the 2021 census.

Only 0.4 per cent of the total Australian population stated they were Jewish in the 2021 census.

In 2021, ASIO directorgeneral Mike Burgess told The Age that neo-Nazi activity had spread across every Australian state and territory, in capital cities as well as regional and rural areas.

A group of neo-Nazis marched through Ballarat in December 2023 according to media reports, and neoNazis made headlines again on Australia Day, as a large group of balaclava-clad men were reportedly blocked by police from attending Australia Day celebrations in Sydney.

Arboretum’s “wawa biik” culture tour a wonderful experience

By ELLEN DOYLE A WAWA biik culture tour at the Euroa Arboretum was held during the recent school holidays and the first to include children who came with adults, from Melbourne, Bendigo, Kyneton, and so on.

Children were encouraged to join in the activities and needed to be 5+ years. wawa biik means “hello country” in Taungurung language.

The morning started with a traditional Welcome to Country smoking ceremony (which has been used by Aboriginal people for over 60,000 years and only in recent years non-Indigenous people have been invited).

Most cultures around the world also utilise smoking to clear space and so on.

The smoking ceremony was conducted and explained by elders Uncle Shane Monk and Aunty Jo (Joanne) Honeysett.

A bush walk followed including tasting bush food and later a traditional morning tea, which was enjoyed by all.

Talks were given by Uncle

ELDERS AT THE ARB: Elders Uncle Shane Monk and Aunty Jo (Joanne) Honeysett at the wawa biik Culture Tour at the Euroa Aboretum.

Shane and Aunty Jo explaining Aboriginal art symbols and there was an activity for children to paint their own story on wooden leaves.

Later the children were encouraged to tell their story to everyone present.

Uncle Shane and Aunty Jo spoke about the various Tra-

ditions including the making of the possum cloaks and their purpose.

It was a wonderful experience to be part of and to learn more about their culture and traditions.

Most of us have some knowledge and we can learn more if we want to.

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Elders break-in sparks call for more CCTV systems in Euroa

By DARREN CHAITMAN EUROA Police are calling on more local businesses to install CCTV cameras, after over $5000 worth of agricultural products were allegedly stolen from Elders Euroa earlier this month.

Elders Euroa branch manager Glen Coridas said CCTV images have been captured of a suspect who allegedly threw a large rock through a glass window at the store at 3.20am on Sunday, January 21, before entering and stealing a 20-litre drum of sheep drench and a five-litre drum of sheep baseline.

Mr Coridas said the store’s alarm went off after two or three minutes, and the suspect ran down the alley adjacent to Mawson’s Bakery, captured by CCTV cameras installed by local businesses, before driving off.

He said footage also captured a car which might belong to the alleged thief.

Leading Senior Constable Jarrod Toomer of Euroa Police said police had “good CCTV footage of an offender” and were working to identify the suspect.

“Some of that footage from local businesses is quite good quality, but it

Suspect p seen on CCTV escaping p g with over $ $5000 of agricultural g p products would be helpful if anyone wanted to put up extra cameras, pointing up and down the street to be able to more readily identify offenders if there are further break-ins,” he said.

Mr Coridas agreed more CCTV cameras in Euroa would be helpful for businesses and the community.

“With more theft and damage happening around town, it would seem to be a good investment for the local council to maybe have some cameras up each end of the street,” he said.

“If you could get some sort of number plate recognition at certain times of the night, I mean, that would help in this case, that’s for sure.”

In the meantime, Mr Coridas said Elders Euroa had beefed up its security by purchasing more CCTV cameras.

Ld Sen Const Toomer said one suspect in the case had already been ruled out.

“We’ve got a particular person near in our area that’s pretty prolific in stealing things – they’ve been identified, we know an identity, but it’s just a matter of gathering the evidence,” he said.

“When [the theft occurs at] farm properties, it’s hard to gather that evidence, because there’s generally no witnesses around, so that’s where the cameras can come in handy. “[But] I’ve looked at the footage and I’ve pretty much ruled that particular person out.”

Mr Coridas said he thought the suspect was likely a farmer or someone working in the agricultural industry.

“They’re either someone that uses the product or they’re in the industry; if they work in the industry they know how valuable it is,” he said.

He said he wants other rural resellers to be wary of customers who come in with “just sort of random questions and not really purchasing anything… they could be bloody casing the place”.

The case is now being investigated by the Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit.

Readers are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit with any information regarding the case.

EARLY MORNING BREAK-IN: Later in the morning, aft fter er a man allegedly threw a large rock through a glass window at Elders Euroa at 3.20am earlier this month.

INSET: This rock was used to break the window. It is pictured beside one of the marks on the floor left by its impact.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

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Weir Road debacle proves council still mess FOR over 20 years I have watched Strathbogie Shire Council’s decision-making with regular and mounting disbelief.

However, you and your readers should open the shire website and view the proceedings of the short extraordinary (in more ways than one) meeting of council, meaning the new administrator, held on January 23.

In answer to community questions submitted in advance, the administrator was told, and apparently accepted, that a major road project would commence shortly despite, as I understand it: 1. No permits yet obtained to remove an unspecified number of trees.

2. No idea of the flood-water origins and volumes entering the landscape where the road is to be built.

3. Incomplete consultation with neighbouring affected landowners, despite the shire’s meeting document saying that this had been done.

The answer should have been “we told a blatant untruth and have been caught out as we did not think anyone would check with those landowners”.

In my view, the meeting had the poorlyhidden real purpose of getting shire authority to re-negotiate with a contractor who was engaged for road work in 2022 which did not happen, and re-engaged for work in 2023 which was also abandoned because the shire had failed to obtain valid traffic counts, and not performed any assessment of road widths, speed limits, preferred road heights, until the community expressed anger.

Has the shire paid out anything to the contractor in advance?

If so, when did this commence, how much has been paid, and for what?

Would any sensible observer start any road project without the basic information indicated above?

Discussion needs to begin on the pros and cons of carving up Strathbogie Shire to neighbouring shires and the City of Greater Shepparton, and it needs to start right now. The current mess is an insult to all ratepayers, especially the exhausted community of Kirwans Bridge.

Alan McLean, Queenscliff

Australia Day is not “Invasion Day” MY place of work, TBWA Sydney, told its people they could choose to work on Australia Day, and take another day off at any time of their choosing.

That disappoints me when it comes to acknowledging our only national day.

Part of the New York-based Omnicom Group (listed on NYSE), in my coming up 15 years with this outfit I have seen a push to be what they determine as DEI&A (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility).

Admirable traits under human nature – but I know and see them used for commercial gain by impelling their clients to flaunt and laud their DEI&A claims into their advertising, to woo empathetic customers.

And in so doing, knowingly and widely influencing most of our planet that gets its unfiltered information online.

For those who pronounce Australia Day to be “Invasion Day”, let’s consider

some simple facts.

• It was Sunday, April 29, 1770 (not January 25) when Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook landed at Botany Bay’s Inscription Point. He and his Endeavour crew stayed in the area for eight days.

• When the Nationality and Citizenship Act came into effect on January 26, 1949, all the people of Australia – non-Indigenous and Indigenous – officially became “Australian citizens” including in the constitution.

• Before that, all inhabitants of Australia, including anyone born or naturalised (made a citizen) in Australia (including all Aboriginal Australians born after 1921) were British subjects with British passports and an obligation to fight in British wars.

It is for this reason that citizenship ceremonies have long been held on Australia Day, January 26.

This was day we all became Australians.

Cynthia Cato, Euroa

I’ve changed my mind about country pubs COUNTRY pubs are not as they once were – I’ve used this phrase many times in the past.

But thinking about it, I’ve decided how wrong I have been.

People who visit these premises, be it the public bar or restaurant – when the hotel gives good service like the Seven Creeks, and is serviced with caring staff, tourists and regular patrons like Irish Jimmy or Kiwi Adam or myself Aussie Ted – will continue to help to keep the doors of these icons open.

Ted More, Euroa

Kelvin Grove gets into the Australia Day spirit

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MANY of Nagambie’s Kelvin Grove Village residents remember their younger days playing old fashioned games with their families and friends.

Some of them were revived on Friday, January 26 and they enjoyed watching or joining in with the casual organsied program and barbecue.

Kelvin Grove Village’s Australia Day activity was held on the front village lawn which surprisingly was dry after the deluge that came down the day before.

The residents enjoyed their Australia Day afternoon and got into the spirit of the day by wearing Aussie gear and joining in some good old fashioned fun.

Resident Sheena Love dressed up in fine Australian flag wear and wore her Australian citizenship certificate proudly around her neck.

Fellow resident Margaret Marks always dresses up to the Australia Day nines and this year was no exception.

Brian Wright, a migrant from Britain many years ago, wanted an Aussie hat and lamb chops for the day.

He got them and enjoyed sharing the time with fellow residents.

Thanks to the social funds for the Aussie barbecue of snags, onions and coleslaw, and thanks goes to Brian Wright for the delicious loin lamb chops the partygoers enjoyed.

Thanks to John Grant for cooking the meat and to Glenis and

SUPER AUSSIE FUN: Beryl Pallot, Gail Fitzpatrick, and Cheryl and Geoff (Super Pop) Crockett enjoyed their Kelvin Grove Village Australia Day. PHOTOS: Di Grant Phil Hageman for their assistance in organising the day, and thanks to those who cleared up after the activity.

The licking of ice-cream in a cone and a piece of pavlova finished the casual Aussie day meal.

Good company, a good glass of wine or bottle of beer, then some boot throwing, tossing the golf ball ladder game, a geriatric egg and spoon race, tossing the straw broom, and enjoying some parachute fun, kept the residents entertained for a couple of hours.

The winners received toy gold medals for their efforts and everyone enjoyed the fun and fellowship shared together on our National Day.

UP, UP AND AWAY: Kelvin Grove village folk having fun with a parachute at their Australia Day afternoon activity.

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Euroa Probus Club to close

By ELLEN DOYLE PRESIDENT Fred Jungwirth opened the Euroa Probus Club meeting this month by welcoming members.

He thanked members for their help in various areas while our club as been going, saying we are two months away from closing after over 30 years, due to decline in membership for various reasons.

Due to a technical hiccup, the Probus meeting was held in the Uniting Church as guest speaker Elisa Coomans from Hearing Australia had a presentation she needed to show.

Elisa said their mission has been to provide hearing assistance to all Australians for nearly 77 years, no matter the age of the person.

Hearing Australia is a

world leader in what they offer and have spoken to 500 world leaders at the United Nations.

Elisa said one problem with ears is tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears, buzzing sound or cricket noise.

Hearing aids are no longer big or bulky; some fit in the ears and some behind the ears, depending on the level of hearing a person needs which may require more technology.

An initial test is free, and with a pension card the follow-up one hour test is also free.

There is a cost to person who hasn’t got a pension card.

After the Probus meeting, a few members had an initial test with Elisa and if needed she would have referred the member to an audiologist.

Our next social lunch

President says y after 30 yyears,, club will close in two months will be on Wednesday, February 21 at Seven Creeks Hotel at 12pm.

The social lunches will continue every third Wednesday of each month.

Please ring Bernie or 5795 2867 or 0417 599 630 to book or if you require transport.

Our next Probus meeting will be on Monday, February 26 at 10am.

Fred is arranging for representatives from other Euroa clubs to come to tell members what their clubs offer.

PRESIDENT AND GUEST: Euroa Probus Club president Fred Jungwirth with guest speaker, Elisa Coomans from Hearing Australia.

STORE CATTLE SALE

WEDNESDAY 7TH FEBUARY, 2024 at North East Store Sale Centre COMMENCING at 9:00am

WEANERS L Apted & Sons, Arthurs Creek ....................................NUT 110 Angus Steers, Aug/Sep Drop, Newnham Bld, Vb, Gf 25 Angus Heifers, Aug/Sep Drop, Newnham Bld, Vb, Gf Gooram Springs, Gooram ...........................................NUT 50 Angus M/S, 7-8 Mths, Prime Angus & Millah Murrah Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf 25 B/B M/S, 7-8 Mths, Red Hill Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf R & K Barns, The Willows, Euroa ................................ ROD 70 Angus M/Sex weaners. 9-10 mths. By Newnham Angus Bulls Coolong, Lima.............................................................NUT 60 Angus Steers, Lawson Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf dŚĞ DĂƌƟŶƐ͕ dĞƌŝƉ ͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘ > 60 Simm X, M/S, Weaned Merton Pastoral ..........................................................ELD 25 Angus M/S, 7-9 Mths, Weaned 30 Hereford X Simmotel M/S, 6-8 Mths, Weaned B Shaw, Terip ........................................................ELD 50 Angus/Charolais M/S, Weaned ĞĂƟĞ͕ dƵŶŐĂŵĂŚ.....................................................ELD 50 Angus/Hereford M/S Weaners Elderslie Park ...............................................................ELD 12 Black Baldy Steers 10-11 Months 12 Angus Steers 11-12 Months – Kelly Angus Blood 27 Angus Steers 10-11 Months – Injemira Blood J D Brian ......................................................................ELD 40 Angus X South Devon Steers, 9-10 Mths, Weaned 10 Angus X South Devon Heifers, 9-10 Mths, Weaned ' Θ > :ŽŚŶƐƚŽŶ͕ ͚^ƉƌŝŶŐ &ŝĞůĚƐ͕͛ ZƵīLJ ......................... ROD 40 Angus M/Sex Weaners. 9-10 mths. By Connamara Angus Bull Glendower, Sheans Creek.............................................ELD 40 Angus M/S, 9-11 Mths, By Connamara Bulls, Yard Weaned C & M Morris, Boho ....................................................NUT 35 Angus M/S, 10-11 Mths, By Anvil Bulls, Vb, Gf, Af

,ƵŵĞ sĂůůĞLJ ZĞĚ ŶŐƵƐ͕ ,ƵŵĞǀĂůĞ ............................NUT 30 Red Angus M/S, 10-14 Mths, Hume Valley Bld, Vb, Gf J Brownless, Euroa .......................................................ELD 30 Hereford Heifers, Tarcombe Bld, Weaned ƵĸĞůĚƐ͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘​͘ > 30 Angus Steers, Bell Spur Bld, Weaned Pompapiel Pastoral, Bendigo .......................................ELD 20 Angus Steers, Connamara Bld, weaned 9 Angus Heifers, Connamara Bld, weaned Tarcombe Lodge ........................................................ ROD 25 Angus Steers. Alpine Angus Blood. Weaned. Gf VB P & J Apted, Arthurs Creek..........................................NUT 25 Angus Steers, Aug/Sep Drop, Newnham Bld, Vb, Gf ĂƐĞLJ &ĂƌŵƐ͕ tŝůĚǁŽŽĚ..............................................NUT 25 Angus / Simm X M/S, Margni Park Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf &ĂƌĂĚĂLJ sĂůůĞLJ͘.................................................................ELD 25 Angus Steers, March/April Drop, Weaned Willowfarm Equine, Terip ...........................................NUT 20 Angus M/S, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf >ĂŵŐĂů WƚLJ >ƚĚ͕ hŶĚĞƌĂ ...............................................NUT 20 Angus M/S, Violet Hills & Banquet Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Korlmi, Arcadia ...........................................................NUT 20 Angus Steers, Vb, Gf &ŝŶŶ sĂůůĞLJ͕ ĂůŵĂƩƵŵ ...............................................NUT 20 Speckle Park M/S, Weaned, Vb, Gf ƵƌŶǀŝĞǁ ŶŐƵƐ͕ DŽŐůŽŶĞŵďLJ ...................................NUT 20 Angus Steers, 12 Mths, Merridale Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf ZŝǀĞƌŐƵŵ WĂƐƚŽƌĂů͕ hŶĚĞƌĂ .........................................NUT ϭϱ ŶŐƵƐ Dͬ^͕ ϭϬͲϭϭ DƚŚƐ͕ ŽŽŵƟŵĞ Θ ŽŶŶĂŵĂƌĂ ůĚ͕ Weaned, Vb, Gf E :ŝĂŶŐƌĂǀĞ͕ hƉƉĞƌ WůĞŶƚLJ...........................................NUT 15 Angus Steers, Lawson Bld ƌŽƚŚĞƌƐ ƌŽƚŚĞƌƐ͕ tŚŝƩůĞƐĞĂ .....................................ELD 9 Angus Steers, 11-12 Mths, Yancorina Bld 6 Angus Heifers, 11-12 Mths, Yancorina Bld

P Arandt, Tallarook .....................................................NUT 10 Angus M/Grey M/S, 10-11 Mths, Merridale Bld, Vb, Gf 'ůĞŶŵĂLJĞ͕ ĂůŵĂƩƵŵ ................................................NUT 10 Angus M/S, Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf R Smith, Gooram ........................................................NUT 10 Angus Heifers, Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf S & K Galea ................................................................ ROD 5 Angus Steers. 9/10 mths. Alpine Angus Bloodlines.

5 Angus Heifers. 9/10 mths. Alpine Angus Bloodlines.

GROWN CATTLE Glenfern, Terip............................................................NUT 30 Angus Heifers, 15-16 Mths, Connamara Bld Louie Park, Pine Lodge ................................................NUT 4 Angus X Steers, 15 Mths, Merridale Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf

PTIC COWS Gooram Springs, Gooram ...........................................NUT 40 Angus Cows, Mixed Ages, Dep To Red Hill Stud Hereford ƵůůƐ dŽ ͘ DŝĚ DĂLJ &Žƌ ϳ tĞĞŬƐ͕ WƟĐ͘

COWS & CALVES Yulong, Nagambie ......................................................NUT 25 Angus Cows With 3rd – 4th Caf By Lawsons Bulls, Redep To Same Bull Since 10/1/24 /ŶǀĞƌůĞŝŐŚ͕ /ŶǀĞƌŐŽƌĚŽŶ ..............................................NUT 4 Angus X Cows, 2nd Calvers, With 1 Mth Old Margni Park Caf

HERD DISPERSAL ABADEAN, ECHUCA........................................................ELD 18 PTIC Cows 3-4 Years. Joined to HXPR718. Start Calving 10 March for 6 Weeks Sires Ardrossan Equator A241, Te Mania Emperor E343 Dams Merrigrange, Merridale Bld 6 Cows & Calves 2-3 Years Sired BT Equator Dams Merrigrange, Merridale Bld. Calves by HXPR718 Nov Born

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Church Services ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday 4th February Holy Eucharist 8am St Andrew’s Longwood 9.15am St Paul’s Euroa Wednesday 7th February 10am Holy Eucharist St Paul’s Euroa Enq: 5704 0330 www.anglicaneuroa.org.au All welcome BAPTIST CHURCH 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday February 4th, 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 February 4th 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

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Euroa Goods Shed campaigners face setback, but fight on

By DARREN CHAITMAN LOCALS campaigning to save the Euroa Goods Shed from demolition have faced a setback after the Heritage Council of Victoria determined earlier this month that the structure should not be included in the Victorian Heritage Register.

However, HCV’s interim protection order preventing the shed’s demolition is still in place, as a 60-day period allows any person or body to make a submission to HCV contesting the decision.

John Simpson – who is chair of EuroaConnect, the community group spearheading the effort to save the 150-year-old shed – said he believes his group has grounds to contest the recommendation, which has been published online with a detailed report by HCV. “We believe that we can mount a fair argument to rebut some of the points that the executive director of Heritage Victoria [Steven Avery] has made, and we’re getting expert advice on that at the moment,” he said.

The interim protection order was issued by HCV after EuroaConnect made a submission arguing the shed has statewide significance due to rare materials that comprise it, among other notable traits.

But the report by HCV con-

Heritage Council of Victoria determines not to list 150-year-old shed in heritage y g register g cludes “there is no evidence that the place is rare or uncommon”.

EuroaConnect had relied on the advice of experts in its initial submission, including Professor Miles Lewis, who said he did not know of any other intact roof clad entirely in sheets of Gospel Oak corrugated iron.

“We’re taking our advice from Professor Miles Lewis, who’s an expert on Victoria’s iron buildings, and his expertise is clearly a pertinent point to us – he’s very clear that it is a rare, to see the preservation of that sort of material and therefore it’s worthy of inclusion on the Heritage Register,” Mr Simpson said.

HCV’s report recommends “it is more appropriate for steps to be taken under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 or by any other means to protect or conserve the place”.

Mr Simpson said he believes this would mean council stepping in to protect the shed, but he said his group is keen to “test the state-wide route” before the council route.

“In fact, the matter can go to VCAT for final decision if we want to pursue it that far,” he said.

HCV’s interim protection or-

AT RISK OF DEMOLITION: The ARTC has said the 150-year-old goods shed needs to be removed because the relocated station platform will encroach on it when they upgrade Euroa Railway Station for their Inland Rail network. EuroaConnect and other community members want to save it.

PHOTO: Patrick Groot, Facebook der has put a temporary halt on ARTC Inland Rail’s plans to demolish the shed.

The ARTC has said the goods shed needs to be removed because the relocated station platform will encroach on it when they upgrade Euroa Railway Station for their Inland Rail network.

The ARTC commissioned engineering firm Sterling to assess the safety of the shed, who recommended the shed by re-

moved within five months (from August 2023) because it posed a safety risk, but EuroaConnect has claimed other engineers have refuted this.

An ARTC Inland Rail spokesman said ARTC Inland Rail is aware of Heritage Victoria’s recommendation not to list the Euroa Goods Shed in the Victorian Heritage Register.

“We will await the final decision from the Heritage Council,” he said.

Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070 CATHOLIC CHURCH St John’s, Euroa Friday 12.30pm Mass Saturday Vigil Mass 6pm St. John’s Church Euroa Sunday Mass 8.30am St Patrick’s Longwood 10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048 For Baptisms and weddings please contact Fr Tony or the Parish Office 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 5795 1175 St Andrew’s Violet Town Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All welcome Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866 EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Old School House, Clifton St Euroa Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests.

10am Service Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

As kids return to school, be safe on the roads AS Victorian students prepare to return to school after the summer holidays, Kidsafe Victoria is urging all road users to take extra care in a bid to reduce the number of transport related deaths and serious injuries.

The call comes as statistics show that Victoria experienced its worst road toll in 15 years in 2023.

Transport related incidents which include child pedestrians and passengers - continue to be a leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalisations for children.

Jason Chambers, general manager of Kidsafe Victoria, emphasised the importance of road safety during the busy back-to-school period.

“Roads are designed with adults in mind, but it’s important to remember that children aren’t ‘little adults’,” he said.

“They lack traffic experience, cognitive development, and are smaller in stature, which makes them more vulnerable to injury.

“An area of particular concern is the home driveway and carparks, where many schoolday journeys begin and end.”

Each year in Australia, an average of seven children aged under 14 years are killed, and 60 are seriously injured due to driveway run-over incidents.

“School hours see an influx of excited and exhausted children around roads, car parks, and driveways, especially during pick-up and drop-off times”, Mr Chambers said.

“Children are naturally inquisitive and remarkably quick and mobile.

SAFETY FIRST: Pictured at the St John’s Primary School Euroa crossing last year are Oliver (left), Willow and Bertam Du Plooy, and St John’s crossing supervisor Marc Stevens.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman “When combined with the substantial blind spots that exist behind all vehicles, it can be difficult for a driver to spot a child behind a reversing vehicle.”

Kidsafe Victoria is also reminding parents and carers of the critical role that correctly installed and used child car restraints and booster seats play in protecting children during car journeys.

Kidsafe Victoria has the following tips for parents and carers: • Slow down and take extra care around school zones.

• Watch out for road signs in-

dicating reduced speeds during school hours.

• Use designated school dropoff and pick-up areas.

• Actively supervise children, especially when they are near traffic or crossing the road.

• Set a good example by always using a designated school or pedestrian crossing to cross the road. Teach children to “Stop, Look, Listen and Think” before crossing the road and explain what this means.

• Make sure that children are seated in a child car restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for their size, correctly in-

stalled, and adjusted to fit them correctly on every trip.

• Beware of blind spots when reversing. All vehicles have blind spots, which can make it difficult to spot a child. While reversing sensors and cameras can help, they should never be solely relied upon to keep children safe.

• If your child is using a wheeled device like a scooter or bike to get to school, make sure that they are using appropriate protective equipment such as helmets and wrist, elbow and knee guards, and know how to safely cross the road.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

With council absent, Strathbogie Shire towns push on to celebrate Australia Day Over 300 p O people pl attended d d events iin E Euroa and dN Nagambie g bi

AUSTRALIA Day was marked in the Strathbogie Shire with well-attended community celebrations, despite council’s decision last year to withdraw funding and support from Australia Day celebrations on January 26.

The following celebrations took place on the day.

EUROA

AWARD WINNERS: Neville Mawson received the Spirit of Euroa award and Teagan Kubeil received the Young Citizen of the Year award at Euroa’s Australia Day event at Lions Park.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

Neville Mawson said he served about 120 breakfasts at the Australia Day breakfast he hosted with Lorraine Mawson at Euroa Newsagency.

Musician Greg Dudley, and poets Bruce Hargrave and Bernie Walker, performed.

“We’re a very lucky country, and I think this is probably the biggest breakfast, people-wise, that we’ve had since we started this in 2012,” Mr Mawson told attendees.

At a later event in Euroa’s Lions Park, organiser Frank York said over 300 people attended.

Musician Jimmy Davidson performed, and Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland presented awards and made a speech.

“On Australia Day we celebrate all the things we love about Australia: our beautiful land, our strong sense of fair go, democracy, and freedom,” Ms Cleeland said in her speech.

“Australia Day is about acknowledging the contribution every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation.”

Mr York said the day was a success.

“The feedback we received on the day was amazing, and the number of likes, and messages of support we have received on social media since Australia Day has given the committee the power to do it all again in 2025,” he said.

“My fellow Euroa Australia Day Committee Members, Jacki Penman and Bill Ely, with the support of the Lions Club, Rotary, and the Third Age Club members, look forward to delivering a bigger event next year.”

Teagan Kubeil received the Young Citizen of the Year award and Neville Mawson received the Spirit of Euroa award.

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AVENEL AW AWARDS: At Avenel’s Australia Day event, awards were given to Imogen McAllister (Junior Citizen of the Year) and David Keamy (Avenel Citizen of the Year).

PHOTO: Avenel Fire Brigade, Facebook

Over 300 people attended Nagambie’s Australia Day event, where former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett was the guest speaker.

Mr Kennett used his speech to slam “woke” Victorian councils that had withdrawn support for Australia Day, according to The Euroa Gazette’s Nagambie correspondent, Diane Grant.

For more on the Nagambie event, including award win-

ners, see page 13.

LONGWOOD Longwood’s Barbara Porter said about 130 people attended the town’s Australia Day event.

Musicians Café Django performed live as attendees were treated to a free barbecue and a large, free spread of dinner and dessert items.

The auction for the town’s Australiana-themed decorated cake competition, described in detail on page 12, raised a total of $1,350 for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Ms Cleeland spoke at the event and participated in the decorated cake competition.

The following awards were given: • Cooper Goodall: Junio Citizen of the Year; • Trevor Grant (first lieutenant of Longwood Fire Brigade): Community Service Award; • The 135 year reunion of the Longwood Football Netball Club: Event of the Year; • Joy Godkin: Community Service Award, Wildlife Rescue; and • Kevin Lied: Australia Day Award.

AVENEL At Avenel’s Australia Day event, awards were given to Imogen McAllister (Junior Citizen of the Year) and David Keamy (Avenel Citizen of the Year).

Members of Avenel’s Australia Day committee did not respond to contact from The Euroa Gazette.

STRATHBOGIE Strathbogie’s Pennie Beard said between 40-60 people attended the town’s Australia Day event.

“Annabelle Cleeland was the highlight of the day, speaking about Australia Day and its values,” Ms Beard said.

“She was very generous with her time, engaging the community members individually, regarding their concerns and the impact to them of the power and communication outages we have experienced.”

Attendees enjoyed drinks and a barbecue.

VIOLET TOWN No official Australia Day event was planned for Violet Town, but Violet Town’s Kirsty Harris said a last-minute organisation of a display of vintage cars and bikes, together with breakfast from the Violet Town Café, resulted in a crowd gathering in Cowslip Street to mark Australia Day. She said the Ellen Frances Hotel flew three flags – the Australian flag, the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag.

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LONGWOOD REPRESENT: At Longwood’s event are Jay Lewis (left), Bob Graham, Kyle Withers, and Nala and Tenille Santastefano.

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CLEELAND AND CO: “Spirit of Euroa” award winner Neville Mawson, Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and organiser Frank York at Euroa’s Australia Day event at Lions Park.

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AUSSIE POETS: Poets Bruce Hargrave and Bernie Walker recited poetry at Euroa’s Australia Day breakfast.

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LONGWOOD’S GOT TALENT: Jodie Hearmon’s sheep paddock cake (first place, left); Nala Santastefano’s Bluey cake; Gabrielle Nutt’s boomerang cake; gang gang cockatoo by Casey Hearmon; campground with bushfire by Madison Hermon; and the cricket cake.

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BIDDING WAR BEGINS: Longwood CFA captain Shaun Hearmon (left) was the night’s auctioneer, facilitating a competitive bidding war. To his right, emcee Neil Tubb calls out, “yes”.

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By DARREN CHAITMAN A CAKE resembling a paddock full of sheep, created by Longwood’s Jodie Hearmon, is this year’s winner of Longwood’s annual Australiana-themed cake decorating competition, held every Australia Day since 2016.

Nobody was surprised by this result: Ms Hearmon and her three daughters – often referred to as “the Hearmon sisters” – are formidable cake decorators, whose names loom large among devotees of this cherished community tradition.

Longwood’s Barbara Porter had proposed cake decorating as a way to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital in 2016, be-

fore the late Tony Beddison, who was then the hospital’s chair, spoke at Longwood’s Australia Day event.

Shona Guest – who is better known by her nickname, “Shorty”, and describes herself as “the bossiest person in Longwood” – said the competition has been repeated every year since then, never raising less than $1000.

“It’s become very competitive, and the bidding has become very competitive, too,” she explained.

“The winning cake usually sells for around 500 now – it will not go anywhere near that tonight, because all the usual winning bidders, none of them are here.

“Longwood’s just very competitive.”

BACON BRINGING HOME THE CAKE: John Bacon purchased Jodie Hearmon’s winning sheep paddock cake for $200.

Asked whether any past cakes were considered particularly legendary, Ms Guest nominated the Esky cake created by one of the Hearmon sisters, Casey, adding: “people still talk about that one – it’s hard to outdo that one.”

Another local, Kevin Brodie, said the cakes are one thing, but “the bidding wars are the best”.

This year, Longwood CFA captain Shaun Hearmon (who is also the husband of the winning cake-decorator) took the role of auctioneer, facilitating the muchanticipated bidding war shortly after he announced the winning three cakes.

Judged by Kerrie Tubb and Jenny Naughton, the winners out of 11 cakes

were: in third place, Gabrielle Nutt for her boomerang-shaped cake decorated in an Aboriginal art style; in second place, Nala Santastefano for her “Bluey” cake; and in first place, Jodie Hearmon for her sheep paddock cake.

“Not again,” called out emcee Neil Tubb to a laughing crowd, as a Hearmon was again announced the winner.

Then began the fierce bidding competition.

Mr Hearmon riled up and pitted bidders against each other, as they engaged in fast-paced battles for their preferred cakes.

Complementing Mr Hearmon’s lively commentary and goading, Rebecca Threlfall – who works as a

REBECCA TAKES THE CAKE: Expert showgirl Rebecca Threlfall parades the cricket cake before the audience. It was won by Annabelle Cleeland’s four-year-old son Arthur for $100.

library assistant at Euroa Library and has a background in fashion modelling and musical theatre – paraded the cakes in front of the audience, giving them a closer look at the detailed decorations.

Perhaps the fiercest battle was between two little girls – Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland’s three-yearold daughter Quinn and an unidentified older girl – as they bid on the Bluey cake.

The unidentified girl won the cake for $140, possibly to the relief of Ms Cleeland, whose four-year-old son Arthur had already successfully won a large, cricketthemed cake for $100.

Longwood’s John Bacon won the sheep paddock cake for $200.

“I respect the effort that’s gone into it,” Mr Bacon later told the Gazette.

“Whoever did this one has put that much effort into it, it’s worthy of the money – and hopefully it’ll go to the Royal Children’s Hospital and they’ll be happy, too.”

The auction raised a total of $1,350.

When the festivities were over, Longwood returned to its usual, quiet self; the streets gorgeous and empty as a pink and orange sunset descended over them.

Parked outside the White Hart Hotel on Down Street, a half-full can of Melbourne Bitter had been perched on the rear-mounted tyre-holder of the Euroa Gazette SUV. Typical Longwood – the cheeky buggers.

LEGENDARY CAKE MATRIARCH: First prize winner Jodie Hearmon with a collage of past cakes on the wall of the Longwood Community Centre. She and her three daughters, “the Hearmon sisters”, are formidable cake decorators.

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Kennett adds colour to Australia Day event Over 300 locals and visitors attended the national celebration

By DIANE GRANT MORE than 300 Nagambie locals and visitors turned up for the annual national day celebrations in the Nagambie Rowing Club complex.

GoNagambie and the small Nagambie Australia Day committee were behind the efforts to retain Australia Day celebrations in the wake of the Strathbogie Shire Council’s declaration that they would not support the local town’s celebrations on January 26.

The folk enjoyed a sausage sizzle and drinks from 8am with entertainment by local singer Russell Turner and the Lakeside Larks choir.

GoNagambie president Lee Rowland hosted the morning’s Australia Day activity and welcomed everyone to the event, then introduced former Victorian deputy premier Pat McNamara, who lives in Nagambie, to introduce his colleague, the day’s guest speaker, former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett.

“Mr Kennett is well known for his political career, his Beyond Blue mental health support, his business connections, the Hawthorn Football Club, The Torch National Indigenous Program, and many worthy organisations over the years,” Mr McNamara said.

Mr Kennett spoke very well and with in-depth knowledge on many issues he felt were important to all Australians.

He stressed that “no country in the world is more diverse than ours”.

“We should consider the opportunities we are presented with and how we can focus on what went before (which we cannot change), but also to look to today and tomorrow,” he said.

He went on to cover everyday local and world matters such as how many countries would like to have our law abiding democracy; our valuable immigrants contribution and how complacency has crept into the country over the past 20 years.

He stated that quite a few current worldwide and local matters are starting to divide our country, and discussed the lack of good leadership in government and corporate bodies.

He spoke on the 80 councils who did not support the Australia Day celebrations, saying he felt that we are over-governed and that it was time for councils to be re-amalgamated as in the 1990s, because councils are not doing what they were elected to do or achieve.

“Enough is enough,” he said.

“They should stick to their own business and sport, and not promote ‘woke’ division amongst our people.

“They take from everyday people and make lots of money, but have an absence of good leadership and knowledge of what the general population wants.”

In conclusion he said to the

NATIONAL PRIDE: In the back row are former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett (left), former Victorian deputy premier Pat McNamara, and GoNagambie president Lee Rowland. In the front row are Jill Branagan Secretary Nagambie Senior Citizens secretary Jill Branagan (Community Organisation of the Year), Maureen Fowler and Ronda Richards, Pat Moroney (Royal Children’s Hospital – Community Achiever of the Year), Vincent Palmer (Nagambie Citizen of the Year), Flynn Bush (Young Achiever of the Year) and Rebecca Baker (Rebecca Baker Pharmacy – Business Achievement of the Year). PHOTOS: Di Grant

THE OFFICIAL PARTY: GoNagambie president and emcee Lee Rowland (left), Meryl McNamara, former Victorian deputy premier Pat McNamara, Felicity Kennett and former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett. assembled to be proud of what Australia has done and ensure we provide the opportunities for the future of our young people.

“Plus, each day give thanks for your life and give thanks you are a citizen of Australia,” he said.

“May Nagambie continue to strive.”

After his thought-provoking address, the new GoNagambie and Nagambie Australia Day awards were made with Mr Kennett presenting the certificates, plaques and floral bouquets to the worthy community recipients.

Rebecca Baker of the Rebecca Baker Pharmacy received the Business Achievement of the Year award.

Nagambie Senior Citizens Club secretary Jill Branagan and president and Maureen Liddell accepted the Community Organisation of the Year award.

Pat Moroney of the Nagambie Royal Children’s Hospital was Community Achiever of the Year, 89 year-old Vincent Palmer was awarded the Nagambie Citizen of the Year and young student Flynn Bush accepted the Young Achiever of the Year Award.

GoNagambie’s Lee Rowland thanked everyone concerned with the organisation of the Nagambie Australia Day ceremony: Go Nagambie, the Australia Day committee, Bloomin Natives, Russell Turner and the Lakeside Larks, the Nagambie Rowing Club and all who supported the activity.

The Nagambie Australia Day celebrations conclude with free water activities on Lake Nagambie.

Congratulations to all concerned who supported the Nagambie Australia Day celebrations.

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

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: For bad things to happen, means good people do or say nothing.

PERSONALS: Birthday greetings this week go to Shane McCormick, Jodi Smith, Clare Lynch, Angela Aaltink, Benjamin Lodge, Merv Shepherd, twins Robyn Spinner and Sue Gray, Josh Boyer, Lois Keall, Troy Schwab, Kelly Parr and Trillion White.

SHARING SOME OF NAGAMBIE’S HISTORY: Last Friday I was able to meet former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett at the Nagambie Australia Day celebrations at the Nagambie Rowing Club.

I always enjoy reading his no-nonsense column in the Herald Sun each week and wanted to share some of Nagambie’s history with him.

So, I gave him the short history of Nagambie that I had typed up and included some of the recent happenings, events or newsworthy items our town had experienced, so he could have a feel about our community.

Hopefully soon, I can hand over the correspondence from the royal family received for our community condolence books and my records and photographs of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Memorial Rose Garden project to the Nagambie and District Historical Society.

SCHOOL IS BACK: Well, another school term began this week.

I am sure many parents are happy that this is so.

For 22 years I have had the honour of taking the Nagambie Primary School prep grades photos, and the school captains and house captains.

I took their 2024 pics yesterday at school, probably for the last time as I plan to hang up my press camera in June 2024.

It will be nearly 40 years from when I started my local paper column in Avenel, then Seymour, Puckapunyal and Nagambie.

I hope to catch up with St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School children this coming week. too.

I would like to wish all primary, secondary and tertiary students and teaching staff all the best for 2024.

CHURCH NEWS: Tuesday, February 13: Shrove Tuesday pancake tea at St John’s Anglican Church Hall.

All welcome to attend.

Please let Margaret Hurren know if you wish to attend and bring pancake mixture or fillings to share on 5794 2362.

February 14, Ash Wednesday: Lenten season begins.

New to Nagambie: ecumenical worship and prayer session at the home of Anna and Phil Close at 229 High Street, Nagambie from 7pm8pm, every third Sunday of the month.

Open to everyone; contact Anna Close on 0437 347 203.

March 1, International World Day of Prayer: 11am at St John’s Anglican Church in Nagambie, with bring and share lunch to follow.

Theme: I Beg You... Bear With One Another in Love.

2024 Program written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Palestine.

Contact Ruth Close on 0402 286 277.

(POUR) Prayer and Fellowship service at noon on Friday, February 2, Nagambie Connect Faith Community - Uniting Church, Tennis clubrooms in Nagambie.

BYO lunch; followed by World Day of Prayer meeting.

NAGAMBIE ON WATER FESTIVAL: The Go NOW Nagambie on Water Festival will be held on Saturday, February 24 on Lake Nagambie from 10am.

The NOW festival celebrates the people, produce and culture of our great region on the shores of Lake Nagambie.

The festival invites Nagambie locals and visitors alike to participate in fun, family friendly outdoor events.

Look out for the annual Club 2 Pub swim, Grape stomp and other fun features.

More details on www.gonagambie.com.au.

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VIOLET TOWN TIDINGS

By KIRSTY HARRIS A LAST minute organisation of a display of vintage cars and bikes, together with breakfast from the café, resulted in a crowd gathering in Cowslip St to mark Australia Day. The Ellen flew three flags – the Australian flag, the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag.

Interested in playing junior netball for Violet Town Football Netball Club?

Contact our Netball Coordinator, Emma Warnock, emmawarnock28@gmail.com or 0438 236 641.

Trivia night is back at The Ellen on Tuesday nights, resuming February 6 at 7pm sharp in the dining room.

Please arrive early to arrange your teams. $10 per person with prizes each night.

New teams are very welcome and you can call the hotel in advance or arrive around 6.15 pm to get signed in.

Men’s champion of the Violet Town Bowls Club is Harry Daley.

The runner-up is Ken Stanger.

It was a very good game enjoyed by many spectators.

Women’s champion was Leanne Russell-Jones and runner up Erin Dawson.

Violet Town Football Club is looking to enter an Under 12s team in a junior competition as well as fielding an Under 15s side.

They are looking for additional junior players meeting this eligibility: Under 12s Boys and Girls born 01/01/2013 - 31/12/2016; and Under 15s Boys born 01/01/2009 - 31/12/2012.

Training is on Thursday nights from 5pm starting in February.

If your son or daughter is interested in playing in 2024, please call Tim Ross on 0409 569 737.

With school starting back, Violet Town playgroup is starting on Wednesday, January 31 at the multi purpose room at Peranbin Primary College.

New families are welcome to come along any time between 9.30am and 11.30am every Wednesday of school term.

Festival of Music: February 17-18, at backART gallery in the Museum: the Violet Town Music Festival will be a relaxed celebration of music of all genres.

Held over two days, the festival includes Scott Cook and Pamela Mae, Jojo Smith and Damien Neale, Roolya Boolya, Mayfair Lane, Szara Fox and Andrew Darling, Andie Guerin, Neale Williams, The Yaks, Clean Coil, The Viceroys, Ungraded, Glass Walls and more. Contact Nett Walton.

ARTC acts to “ensure safety” of Euroa Goods Shed

By DARREN CHAITMAN ARTC Inland Rail will today perform “make safe” works at the Euroa Goods Shed, after a recent inspection found an increase in the structure’s lean and further deterioration.

“An inspection of the goods shed has revealed its worsening condition, including an observable increase in the structure’s lean and further deterioration of the fixings retaining the corrugated iron,” an ARTC Inland Rail spokesperson said.

“The structural assessors have strongly recommended ARTC undertake work immediately to ensure the safety of the site, including disconnecting the powerline connected to the building and enlarging the safety fence perimeter currently surrounding the shed.”

The ARTC previously commissioned engineering firm Sterling to assess the safety of the shed, who recommended in August that the shed be removed within five months because it posed a safety risk.

Community group EuroaConnect has claimed other engineers have refuted this.

But the Heritage Council of Victoria delayed the demolition of the shed when they issued an interim protection order in November 2023 to protect it, following a submission from EuroaConnect out-

Bigger safety fence installation, powerline disconnection p planned for ggoods shed

THE SHED: The Euroa Goods Shed is at the centre of a battle between ARTC Inland Rail and community group EuroaConnect.

PHOTO: Patrick Groot, Facebook lining the shed’s heritage value.

The ARTC said it subsequently commissioned a further inspection of the structure to assess the safety implications.

According to the ARTC, all “make safe” works will

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Pop Brown to 15 great grandchildren.

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O’BREE, Richard John “Dick”.

5/6/1936 – 21/1/2024 Passed away peacefully at Euroa Health.

Dearly loved husband of Nancy (dec).

Loved father and father-in-law of Rick and Ruth, Steve and Jan, Paul and Kali.

Loved Pop of Craig and Sherry, Megan and Lucy, Brett; Kristen and Tony, Mark and Nat, Jenna and Luke; Maggie, Laura and Evie.

Adored Great Pop of Lennox, Leila and Shae; Billy; Hunter, Slater and Cody; Levi and Mia; Sophie, Violet and Lily.

‘Will be sadly missed.’

The family wish to acknowledge the professional and caring support provided

by Euroa Health Nursing Home and Hospital over the last two years.

HARGOOD Prayers for the Repose of the Soul for the late John Bernard “Harry” Hargood will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Cnr Hurley and Jean Street, Longwood on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 11am.

This will be followed by burial at the Longwood Cemetery.

Family and friends are respectively invited to attend.

O’BREE The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Richard John “Dick” O’Bree will be held at the Euroa Football Ground, Slee Street, Euroa on Friday, February 2, 2024 commencing at 11am.

Private cremation.

A video recording of the service will be available from 3pm.

Please go to the N J Todd website and follow the livestream link.

N.J. TODD BURNSIDE, Jim. President Max Kubeil and fellow members of the Euroa Lions Club mourn the passing of our Life Member Jim Burnside.

We extend our sincere condolences to Val and the family.

O’BREE, R.J ‘Dick’.

Great friend and mentor of the Mills family.

Deepest sympathy to the O’Bree families.

R.I.P Dick.

Vale O’BREE, Dick.

Euroa FNC wish to extend condolences to family and loved ones of Dick O’Bree.

Dick’s success in playing and coaching for Euroa Football Netball club was without peer.

Dick’s legend will live on.

May he rest in peace.

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Come and try Squash at Benalla

By GREG MURPHY AFTER a break over the festive season, the Benalla Squash Club is ready to launch into providing squash for all comers for the new 2024 year.

Once again the Benalla Squash Club is providing nights to come and try squash for free to kick off the new year of squash and the new autumn season of the competition.

Regular players have had a little recuperation time over the school holidays and need to get back to match fitness.

There may be many people that haven’t played for a while that wish to see if they’ve ‘still got it’.

There are many more that have not given the game a go

MEASURING UP: Tim Cullen prepares for his tee shot.

■ See golf reports page 19

MASTERFUL EXECUTION: Zach Rawlings displays exceptional follow-through.

TEAM SPIRIT: Tim Scarlett demonstrates unwavering dedication to his team’s success.

RESILIENCE IN ACTION: Despite a challenging end, Neville Harris remains ready to bounce back.

and would like to see what it is like.

So all of you, why not come and use the opportunity to achieve this for free, with no obligation.

All you need to have is a pair of non-marking runners and a willingness to have fun.

Racquets, balls, eye protection, coaching and assistance will all be provided.

These nights will be held on Wednesday, January 31, Monday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 7.

Each night commences at 6.30 pm.

There is no age limit to giving these sports a go.

If you need more information call 0412 036 395.

Strathbogie Panthers removed from WDCA THE Strathbogie Panthers Cricket Club is no longer affiliated with the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association, following a league meeting on Tuesday, January 9.

The association voted to de-register the club following an incident of extreme umpire abuse by two Strathbogie players at their C grade match on December 2.

Other incidents had occurred through the year which were alleged to be outside the guidelines and code of conduct for players and clubs in the association.

The pair of players were

STAYING COOL: Shane Drysdale maintains his composure even in the heat of the game.

charged with abusive language, disputing an umpire’s decision, and intimidation of an umpire by threatening language.

The two players accepted 10 week bans, and the executive voted to remove the club from the competition effective immediately, with the C grade fixture to be altered to include a bye week for any team scheduled to face the Panthers.

The WDCA and the club refused to provide comment, but president Brad James posted an update to the community on the club’s Facebook page.

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SPORT - SCOREBOARD BOWLS VIOLET TOWN BOWLS CLUB

By LEANNE RUSSELLJONES Men’s Championship Final H Daley def K Stanger 25-8, in a win that only took 18 ends; as a new player Ken played with confidence and determination, however Harry’s experience shone through again to take the Championship for the second year running.

Midweek Pennant at home against Kyabram was played in nice conditions.

We won 68-59, 14-2.

L Russell-Jones (S), M O’Keefe, L Heckenberg, G Crawford lt M Boswood 1324, H Daley, B Fairweather, E Dawson, I Hamill def G Salomans 29-12, D Underwood, I Chanter, M Daley, D Taylor def W Hutton 2619.

We play two of the other top four teams in the final three games.

The Weekend team travelled to Shepparton Golf and had a game that was won only on the second last bowl of the day.

The score 59-58, 14-21 D Underwood (S), C Raeburn, M Daley, L Heckenberg, def J McLeod 20-16, H Daley, W Wood, T Wellington, R Allen def M Guiliani 23-18, G Crawford, E Dawson, B Fairweather, T Heckenberg lt B McElhinney 16-24.

Again we play two top four teams in the final three games but I have high hopes that the team will see finals action again this year.

BYO tea if you’d like to join us on Friday nights and have a game of barefoot bowls.

Also commencing this Thursday is our second Jack Attack comp’ for the year, with 12 teams vying for the prize.

At 6pm barbecue snags and we start the two games of five ends as soon as we can after 6.30pm.

We have another great array of raffle prizes for the five weeks of play.

Keep an eye on our Facebook Page – Violet Town Bowls Club Inc. AVENEL BOWLS CLUB

By KATE DONOVAN MIDWEEK Pennant Division six, Round 12 - Avenel 0 – 28 were defeated by Mooroopna White 14 - 44.

Marg Harrison, Robyn Hyland, Donna Rowley, Marion Gittus (s) led for most of the game and were ahead by two shots on the 17th end.

However, Mooroopna Golf won the last four ends which gave them the win 23 – 16.

Nyoli Bell, Ron Harrison, Graeme Toy, Glen Bell (s) were behind until the 15th end when they caught Mooroopna White to draw even at 10 apiece.

The home team hit the accelerator for the remaining ends and outscored Avenel 11 shots to two for the victory, 21 – 12.

The next game for

Avenel is at home against Colbinabbin.

Midweek Pennant Division three, Round 11 - Avenel 14 - 82 defeated Numurkah 2 – 73.

Pam Pedder, Graham Lewis, Noel Slater, Geoff Hateley (s) were 17 up at the break for lunch.

Winning six of the last seven ends increased the lead for a nineteen shot win 35 – 16.

Rusty Schwab, James Wall, Dennis McGregor, Spud Furletti (s) also won by a nineteen-shot margin.

A six and a five in three ends towards the end of the game sealed a comprehensive win.

Not able to recover from giving away a six on the first end, Fay Hateley, Jenny Furletti, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy (s) had their colours lowered by an accurate bowling Numurkah rink who won 42 – 13.

Avenel play away at Nagambie in the next round.

Weekend Pennant Division 3 Round 11 - Avenel 16 – 107 defeated Shepparton Golf 2 – 87.

Howard Geldard, Kate Donovan, Josh McDonald, Brett McDonald (s) had a day out winning twenty ends and the game 45 – 9.

With a lead of 16 shots at smoko, the team went from strength to strength wrapping up the win with a five on the last end.

The only time Fay Hateley, Jenny Furletti, Geoff Hateley, Grace Kenworthy (s) were ahead for the whole game was when it counted the most, at the completion of the 25th end.

Winning 26 – 23 was testament to never giving up after being as many as eight down during the match.

Likewise, Pam Pedder, Donna Rowley, Noel Slater, Jake Wall (s) were behind for most of the game.

Down as many as eight shots, they finally won the lead on the 24th end and in a nail-biting finish they hung on to win a hardfought victory by the merest margin, 22 – 21.

Rusty Schwab, Graham Lewis, Dennis McGregor, David Furletti (s) were in chase mode all game.

A five on the 19th end got them within five shots of the lead.

But the Shepparton Golf team had other ideas as they took the game away winning the last six ends and the game 34 – 14.

Next Saturday’s game is at home against Shepparton Park.

Weekend Pennant Division seven Round 11 - Avenel 14 – 46 defeated Merrigum 0 - 29.

Moiann Papageorgiou, Norm Billingsley, Nyoli Bell, Marion Gittus (s) lost the lead on the sixth end but scoring nine shots over the next four ends put them back on the winning pathway.

The remained in front

on the scorecard winning the game 21 – 12.

Mark Morse, Ross Sinclair, Graeme Toy, Glem Bell (s) lead from start to finish for an eight shot win 25 – 17.

The next game for Division is at home against Eildon.

EUROA BOWL CLUB

By GREG BLATCHFORD WE start this week by congratulating Ken Sutcliffe on winning another Club Championship following his victory over Shane Drysdale on Australia Day. It was a high-quality match enjoyed by many spectators with both players delivering some excellent bowls.

Another honor for this champion bowler.

Libby Byrne has made it through to the Ladies Championship final and will take either Kerrie Steers or Marg Goode who are hoping to play their semi-final this week.

Good luck to all.

Midweek Pennant: All three sides were away last week with Division one holding on for a two shot win over Rushworth and Division four prevailing over East Shepparton by five points.

Division five went down to a strong Shepparton Park side by 21 shots in a match that was played in good spirits.

Division one are fourth on the ladder and tackle sixth placed East Sepp next week whilst Division four (first) take on Shepparton Park (third) and Division five (seventh) do battle with Seymour (eighth) both teams are only one game behind fourth placed Tatura Hilltop so there is a bit to play for.

All divisions are at home.

Results: Div one v Rushworth – 69 to 67 and 14 points.

Tony Kingma, Charmaine Reid, George Andrews and Jan Watters 1832.

Andy Houston, Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood and Gordon Grant 24-18.

Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Taylor, Kerrie Steers and Anne Sutcliffe 27-17.

Div four v East Shepp – 64 to 59 and 12 points.

Don Steers, Richard Noble, Libby Byrne and Jan Sheargold 15-21.

Barry Hatchman, Doug Maconachie, Kristeen Boyce and Dot Lomer 2025.

Peter Naughton, Jim Perry, Mary Steen and Buffy McFarlane 29-13.

Div five v Shepparton Park – 58 to 79 and two points.

Ray Day, Beryl Harris, Greg Blatchford and Beth Alston 15-28.

Margaretha Cerini, Marg Goode, Ken Drysdale and Bruce Doherty 24-15 Mavis Bruce, Neville Harris, Doug Morgan and Marion McMartin 19-36.

The first round of Rodwells Business house bowls

was played on Wednesday Night and it was great to see both rinks full and 84 people having a bowl.

It is a great evening and I am sure the participants are primed and ready for round two this week.

Weekend Pennant: It was a tough day for Division’s one and four as they went down to Tatura Hilltop (home) and Dookie (away) respectively.

In better news Division six had a strong win over Dookie at home.

Good to see the side playing well and keeping a lid on things.

Division one are now sixth on the ladder, Division four are second with Alexandra and Dookie now breathing down our neck whilst Division six are also second with some big games to come.

Results: Div one v Tatura Hill Top – 74 to 93 and one point.

Ken Sutcliffe, Bill Sargood, Anne Sutcliffe and Keith Kruse 17-26.

Tony Kingma, Yan Watters, Jamie Greasley and Charmaine Reid 20-20.

Andy Houston, Bill Taylor, Sam Barkly and Gordon Grant 19-28.

Shane Drysdale, Marc Stevens, Bill Jennings and John Groat 18-19.

Div four v Shepp Park – 89 to 132 and two points.

Don Steers, Richard Noble, Libby Byrne and Noel Moon 16-38.

Barry Hatchman, Margaretha Cerini, Greg Blatchford and Kerrie Steers 2138.

Perter Naughton, Jim Perry, Lindsay Cocking and Ray Day 28-18.

Doug Maconachie, Max Griffiths, Brian Diffey and Brian Bamford 24-38.

Div six v Dookie – 67 to 50 and 14 points.

Marg Goode, Neville Harris, Mary Steen and George Andrews 13-19.

Ken Byrne, Ross Withers, Doug Morgan and Beth Alston 23-20.

Tim Scarlett, Ken Drysdale, Ian South and James Dunn 31-11.

Next round sees Division one travelling to Shepparton Park, Division four hosting Seymour in a must win match and Division six taking the bus to Yea for a top of the table clash.

Marion McMartin added her name to the list of Nifty 50 winners last week and we again extend our best wishes to those members who are unwell at the moment – our thoughts are with you.

No new who am I this week to give people more time to ponder on last week’s poser “The commissioner provides funds in this manner”, whilst Jan’s joke of the week is what did the musician call his twin daughters? Anna 1 Anna 2.

Finally, another thank you to Rodwells the sponsors of our Business house bowls.

Contact the team at 31 Binney Street or give them a call on 5795 2240.

VICTORIOUS DUO: Dennis McGregor (left) and Spud Furletti (right) clinch the Club Men’s Pairs title in style.

DOMINATING PERFORMANCE: Doug Morgan’s aggressive approach pays off as he leads with style.

LEFT-HANDED PRECISION: James Dunn’s attacking forehand sets the tone on the green.”

STRATEGISING FOR SUCCESS: Jan Watter carefully plans his next move on the green.

THUMBS UP: Ken Byrne radiates positivity as he celebrates a successful bowl.

FOCUSED AND READY: Beth Alston prepares for a crucial roll on the green.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

NOT THROWING IN THE TOWEL: Margaret Goode gears up for a memorable match.

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Strong performances mark Australia Day golf celebrations GOLF EUROA GOLF CLUB

By ROSS WISHART WE had 97 players at Euroa Golf Club, which is fantastic for our club.

Welcome to visitors from Kialia, Hilltop, Jubilee, Mooroopna, Shepparton, Strathbogie, Wangaratta, Growling Frog, Rushworth, Kyabram, Avenel, Melbourne and Barwon Heads.

Sponsors; Erica Mercer and Roger Hanson Well done to all of our winners today.

Scratch Winners; E Carrchaer, C Burke and G McMartin 63.

Scratch Runners up; W Roberts, K Roberts and P Cornelius 64.

Handicap Winners; D Mackrell, B Moore and B Redfern 58.2 nett.

Handicap Runners up; P Squires, L Squires and J Gilbert 58.3.

Nearest to the pin: Ladies winner; Eighth E Mercer and 18th E Flavel.

Men; Eighth J Alty and 18th D Dowell.

Ball Winners; 1. G Allen, N Healey, J Duff and G Ross 58.25.

2. R, M and G Eddy 58.7.

3. B Carracher, O and G Morphettville 59.5.

4. S Lister, R and J Brodie 60.2.

5. E Mercer, E and C Flavel 60.2.

6. M Smith, J Alty and J Oldland 60.2.

7. B Dowell, L Thurston and T Howard 60.5.

8. E, A and P Kuiper 60.7.

Saturday golf we had 36 men play stableford golf.

The winner of the day had his best round ever so congratulations on that round Rhys (78).

Welcome to Rob Gaunt.

Todays sponsor - Euroa pharmacy.

Wed; stableford.

Friday; Twilight first round Keith Seeber Trophy.

Sat; First round Nolan Trophy.

Div one; R Andrews (13) 43.

Div two; C Walker (22) 38.

Ball winners; J Miller 40, S Mills 37, R Eddy 36, P McCarthy 36, C Burke 36, C Watson 35, R Gaunt 35. count back M Corradin.

Nearest The Pin; Fifth - Sponsored by Expo Homes – Club.

EighthSponsored by Charlie Walker - Z Rawlings.

12thSponsored by Courtside Cottage – S Mills.

15th - Sponsored by Euroa Pharmacy – M Mills.

18th - Sponsored by Burtons Stores- R Wishart.

Drive and Pitch; Fourth - Sponsored by Expo Homes – M Mills.

Seventh – Sponsored by Castle Creek Motel - Club.

11th - Sponsored by Ford

McKernan Engineering – R Gaunt.

16th - Sponsored by Elders Euroa – L McMartin.

Two Ball - J Miller eighth, R Wishart 18th won $21 each.

Thank you to all clubs sponsors.

EUROA GOLF CLUB - WOMEN

By DEBRA COX LOW numbers this week as most women were participating in the Australia Day Ambrose tournament hosted by the club on Friday.

Wednesday, January 24 Stableford: Nine women played in the competition.

Winner of Division 1/2 was our hard working Women’s Captain, Sarah Bullen, with a score of 35 points.

Balls down the line went to Susan Harding and Deb Cox both on 34 points.

Susan won against Deb on a countback to Bravo Susan.

Nearest the Pins: Eighth: Deb Cox. 18th: Mandy Edwards.

Drive and Pitch: Fifth Deb Cox. 15th Bev Jungwirth.

Saturday January 27 - Stableford: Eleven women played.

Winner of Division 1/2 was our Club President, Gail Allen with 34 points.

Balls down the line went to Robin Lied on 33 points and Deb Cox on 32 points.

Nearest the Pins: Eighth: Deb Cox. 12th: Dee McMartin.

18th: Freda Edwards.

Drive and Pitch: Fifth: Deb Cox. 15th: Gail Allen.

Finally, it was fantastic to see Maudie Ingram back on the course for some practice hits.

Hopefully won’t be too long before Maudie is fighting fit and able to join us playing again.

We have missed you M. NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB

By DAVID LOVE A BIG Australia Day weekend of golf was celebrated with a lunchtime sausage sizzle and sixty-one players tackling the Nagambie golf course on Friday with ideal temperatures and near perfect weather.

Visiting golfer John Dalgleish from Lara won the Australian Solar and Security stableford event by amassing a very fine 41 points; it was a clear margin of three from runner up Shane Black on 38 points and third place Ben Cassar also 38 points.

There were nearest the pin prizes for both the men and ladies with Andrea Richards playing a stunner up to the eighth and visiting golfer Chris Casey showing what she can do on the 16th.

For the men Hugh Lawrence was in good form from the third Mark Wursthorn impressive reaching the

eighth, Joe Labas with a vintage strike onto the 13th and Gary Bow displaying some accuracy into the 16th.

Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped out on the day and special thank you to our aptly named sponsor Australian Solar and Security on our National day.

Sunday’s regular men’s golf event was also played in typical Australia Day fine weather thirty-one players teed it up for the fourth round of the summer trophy.

The winning score was Ben Cassar returning from his Friday effort to go two shots better and claim the win with 81-13-68 the lowest net score of the summer so far and one that may hang on with the course not producing its usual run for high handicappers to go low.

Chris Roberts has spent a long time in the wilderness was runners up, the card was his best in some time 92-23-69, filling in third place was David Love playing some consistent golf but a win continues to elude him.

Nearest the pin prizes went to Graeme Galvin with one of his usual thumps from the Eighth, Lindsay Hall guiding a solid iron onto the 13th and Alby Seenan negotiating all the trouble from the 16th.

Next week’s golf will be a stroke monthly medal on office duty is J. Lodding and in the bar B. Cassar.

NAGAMBIE MID WEEK GOLF

By RHONDA RICHARDS NAGAMBIE Golf Club Ladies and Mid-week golf results on January 17 and 18.

Wednesday saw 12 ladies return after a month’s break for a Par round of golf.

The Monthly Medal was also played for as well and saw Monica Hurley win both the day’s event and Monthly Medal with plus two.

Monica also won the Seymour Club voucher.

The extra nine hole event was won by Bev Brown with plus three.

The balls for 18 holes went to Monica [plus two] and Bev [plus one] nine hole balls went to Bev [plus three] and Mon [plus two].

Nearest the pins: Winner on the third Monica and 16th Claire Sampson.

Wednesday January 31 will be a Stableford event.

Thursday January 18 was only a field of nine players for mid-week, due to the rain which the course loved.

Stroke was played and the winner was Glen Evans with 41-8.5-32.5nett.

Nearest to the pin on the 13th Hugh Lawrence.

Next week’s game is Stableford but players can’t hit off until 1.30pm due to the Dalhousie Vets game.

DRIVING FORCE: Gail Allen powers through with a massive tee shot.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

ADMIRING SWING: Kae Lummas watches intently as her shot takes flight.

PERFECT ALIGNMENT: Jack McDonald lines up his tee shot with precision.

GEARING UP: Michelle Thomson prepares to unleash her shot.

GRINNING GRACEFULLY: Robin Lied approaches her shot with a smile.

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Remembering Dick O’Bree who was a Euroa football legend

By DAN GODSMARK THE football world mourns the loss of one of its most revered figures, Dick O’Bree.

His passing on January 21 has left a profound void in the hearts of many, especially within the Euroa Football Netball Club and the broader football community.

As we come together to honor his memory, our deepest condolences go out to the O’Bree family.

Dick O’Bree’s story in football is nothing short of extraordinary.

It began in Lake Boga, where his exceptional talent quickly became evident, culminating in a staggering 140goal season at the tender age of 16.

This remarkable feat caught the attention of Collingwood Football Club, leading to his senior VFL debut in 1956.

Despite the unfortunate setback of a broken leg, O’Bree’s impact on the game.

Returning to Euroa, O’Bree etched his name into the annals of football history.

Playing a pivotal role in securing back-to-back Premierships in 1957/58 under Coach Bob Bosustow.

His unforgettable recordbreaking 17.2 goal performance in a single match further solidified his status as a legend of the game.

O’Bree’s journey extended beyond the field, transitioning seamlessly into coaching.

His tenure as both senior and reserves coach at Euroa FC marked the beginning of an era of dominance.

Over nine years, Euroa enjoyed unprecedented success, clinching seven senior premierships under O’Bree’s guidance.

His leadership, coupled with his indomitable spirit, propelled Euroa to greatness, leaving an indelible mark on the club’s history.

Beyond his coaching prowess, O’Bree’s contributions to Euroa Football Club as president and his remarkable career statistics – including a total of 1285 goals in senior football, 901 goals representing the Magpies.

His dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the sport serve as an inspiration to all who follow in his footsteps.

Details for Dick O’Bree’s funeral has been announced: The celebration of his life will take place at the Euroa football ground on Friday, February 2, 2024, commencing at 11am, followed by a private cremation.

May he Rest in Peace.

COLLINGWOOD ERA: Dick O’Bree recruited to the Magpies in 1956.

ALL-ROUND CLUB MAN: Dick O’Br ee’s legacy was beyond the field as president in 1978-79.

FLAGS ON SHOW: Dick O’Bree’s unparalleled success, captain/coached seven out of nine premierships through out the 1960s and early 70s.