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funding for the project being requested.“Thisinfrastructure will make our Strathbogie Shire a more climate resilient region, attractive to visitors and keep our open spaces green during years of climate variability and increasing water insecurity,” Dr Haines said. “The Greening Euroa project is climate smart, cost efficient and community inspired. MP to meet with federal treasurer to discuss pjprojects F iskville School held a book parade last Friday, with students and teachers dressing up in costumes as family members watched on. The parade was part of the school’s Week Bonanza.
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INDEPENDENT Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has made the case for significant investment in the Strathbogie Shire in her submission to the Federal Government ahead of the October budget. The new GovernmentLaborwillhand down its first budget at the end of October, following the change of government at the MayWorkingelection.in partnership with local councils, regional development stakeholders and others, Dr Haines submitted detailed proposals for funding across Indi. The Shireprojectsthegovernmentacrosscontributionscommonwealthsubmissionbudgetrecommendsforprojectsallninelocalareasacrosselectorate,withsevenintheStrathbogiebeingincluded.Theprojectsincluded cover a wide range of portfolios including tourism and recreation, agriculture, water, climate change and energy, communications and community infrastructure.
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“In the last parliament, I worked hand in hand with the community to ensure Indi’s funding needs were front and centre at budget time and you can be assured this will continue in the new Parliament,” Dr Haines said. “Indi is facing serious challenges regarding health care and housing, but we also have
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“The response from the Minister for Police noted that response times will vary depending on a range of factors, including the proximity of police and the distance they need to travel,” she said.
Lastly, a further $450,000 is being sought for a sales yard biosecurity truck wash to help protect the region’s agricultural industry.
“Towns like Euroa experience regular brown outs, and the lack of energy security is the single significant barriers to attracting new small to medium businesses to Strathbogie Shire,” Dr Haines said. “We need $5 million to develop a largescale micro-grid for Euroa, to increase energy security and reduce reliance on an instable grid that relies on fossil fuels.”
• High - be ready to act;
National fire danger system to provide localised risk assessment UPCOMING CHANGE: Fire danger rating boards are set to be replaced from September 1. PHOTO: Nathan de Vries
“But public response times are a key reporting measure for other emergency agencies, including ambulance and fire services, and should be required of Victoria Police.”
A NEW Fire Danger Rating System (FDRS) set to come into effect tomorrow will simplify decision-making for households and provide a more accurate appraisal of conditions in the local area.The refined four-tier system will replace the six-tier warning system previously visible along roadsides and online through the CFA website from SeptemberNew1. ratings of moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic fire danger are designed to create a clearer approach to managing fire danger and risk, with clear and concise instructions for each escalation, such as:
All existing automatic and the majority of the state’s 380 manual fire danger signs are set to be replaced by December 1, with the North East anticipated to record another summer free of significant bushfire threat.
The budget will be handed down on OctoberThe25.full budget submission can be found at October-2022.pdf.uploads/2022/08/Indi-Bhttps://www.helenhaines.org/wp-content/udget-Submissiontreasurerwith
Ms Maxwell and fellow Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP Stuart Grimley are set to meet with Mr Carbines during the next parliamentary sitting commencing on August 30.
• Moderate - plan and prepare;
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“This much needed facility will be available 24/7 and uniquely located to draw from a broader region to support agribusiness to thrive and prosper.”
“Having a third La Niña in a row, it is likely that we will have a very similar fire season, likely to be dominated by grass and crop fires rather than forests.
“We went from the existing two fire danger models for forest and grassfires to eight across the state - but not all of them are applicable to Victoria.
“Our analysis has found that evidence of illegal drug use is present in around 31 per cent of all road fatalities, so we welcome the police associationMscall.”Maxwell also backed calls to mandate response time reporting within the police force, more than a decade after the initiative was recommended by former Victoria Police deputy commissioner Bob Falconer.
“Violet Town continues to suffer from poor NBN and telephone services.” $1.5 million in Commonwealth funding has been sought for the creation of a nature based playground at the Sevens Creek.
“The Parliamentary Budget Office undertook a couple of costing analyses for us in relation to drug-testing, including the training of all police to carry out testing and assessing the prevalence of illegal drug use in road fatalities,” she“Tosaid.intercept and penalise a drug driver - if not at a roadblock - police need to call in Highway Patrol to administer a drug test and physically see the offender driving.
“Our saleyard committee and users understand that hygiene and sanitation play a critical role in the prevention of spreading of disease,” Dr Haines said. “Biosecurity of our agriculture industry has never been more important, particularly in a post COVID environment.
“The standard of mobile telephone and digital connectivity/capacity remains poor across much of Strathbogie Shire,” Dr Haines said.“Slow speeds, dropouts, congestion at peak usage times and no mobile signal are causing dissatisfaction and disparity.
“At the very least, we want this legal loophole closed so that police can respond more quickly to intercept a potentially dangerous driver.
• Extreme - take action now to protect life and property; and
“The new national system is truly national, so as people move across the borders between the jurisdictions they will see the same signs with the same categories and hear the same messaging of what the actions the communities need to undertake are, and that will help quite significantly.”MrSlijepcevic said CFA officials would utilise a four indices system which would dictate a township’s fire danger rating, taking into account the probability of a fire staring, its potential behaviour, the chance of the fire being suppressed in specific conditions and then modelling potential damage a blaze could cause.Hesaid climatological data accumulated during the upcoming fire season could be used to lead a review of existing fire weather districts ahead of the 2023/24 summer.“This year we are running with the existing fire weather districts but we’ll do the reanalysis of the climatological data sets and it’s likely to change so we might group things based more on local government areas (LGAs) that are more similar in their climatological data sets,” he“Assaid.we develop the system it will become even more sophisticated - the public displays (of fire danger ratings) will not change but we will have a more sophisticated decision-making engine behind it.”
“The North East and Gippsland forests are pretty saturated which from the fire perspective is a good position to be in, especially when we’re going through a significant change like this one.”For more information about fire danger ratings, visit ings.ratings/about-fire-danger-rat-restrictions/total-fiwww.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-https://re-bans-and-
“There are always differences based on the fuel type and the weather - if we’re in the Mallee, we will use the Mallee fire behaviour model, if we’re in the hinterlands we can use the hinterlands model.
“Following extensive community engagement, a township-based streetscape renewal plans have been developed to provide a visual guide for future streetscape development which can be implemented progressively.” $450,000 has also been requested for the creation of a mountain bike facility at Balmattum Hill, a key element in the shire’s Council Plan since “Strathbogie2014.Shire and the Euroa community have undertaken considerable work over the past 6 years to develop the concept of a mountain bike trail at Balmattum Hill,” Dr Haines said. “We are seeking funding for the development of detailed planning activities which will allow Strathbogie Shire and the Euroa community to conduct the necessary investigations, detailed planning to bring the concept to an infrastructure investment ready stage.”
“It demonstrates a smart use of a valuable resource while taking pressure off our potable water supply and our waterways heavily relied upon by farm dams and groundwater bores.”Asreliable power infrastructure remains a major issue in the region, Dr Haines also called on the federal government to back the Strathbogie Shire’s push for a microgrid to increase energy security and reduce emissions.
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Equitable digital and telecommunications infrastructure has been requested for the region, with the aim being to eliminate black spots across the shire.
WANGARATTA-based state MP Tania Maxwell has thrown her support behind calls for all police patrol vehicles to carry drug-testing equipment. A 59-priority list issued by The Police Association Victoria (TPAV) last week pushed the importance of expanding testing capabilities among the police force, with drug-test kits currently only carried by Highway Patrol members and uniform officers conducting roadside testing.
• Catastrophic - for your survival, leave bushfire risk areas. CFA state deputy chief officer Alen Slijepcevic said the new nation-wide system would unify key safety messaging and could provide a detailed synopsis of anticipated fire behaviour tailored to regions within a fire district.“Agencies provide information on fuel hazards across the landscape and terrain and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) inputs their modelling on what the weather will be like over the next one to seven days,” he said.
“As we’re going through the replacement we’ll be making sure they are in appropriate locations and it is reasonably safe for volunteers to change those signswe’ll progressively replace them based on the fire danger periods,” Mr Slijepcevic said.
“This community supported project will offer improved liveability and help strengthen Euroa and our Shire’s reputation as a destination,” Dr Haines said. “Increasing economic development with an estimated linger time of between 20 to 60 minutes provides local cafes and businesses with greater visitation and tourism expenditure.”DrHaines has proposed that the new Government provide $650,000 in streetscape works for Euroa, Violet Town, and Strathbogie.“Effective streetscape design is an integral part of shaping a community’s identity, increasing civic pride and improving a sense of well-being and belonging,” she said.
Ms Maxwell said closing the legal loophole around drug driving had been the first agenda item discussed with new Minister for Police Anthony Carbines, after initial discussions in 2019 with former minister Lisa Neville.
Cr David Andrews said it’s a solid document and is covers issues of the area. “It’s been well put forward and I support that,” he said.
Avenel community plan gets tick of approval
Indi MP calls for
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Cr Kristy Hourigan said, “It’s important to thank Avenel Active for their continuous hard work and dedication”. “This is a well thought out and developed plan,” she said. The motion to support the plan and acknowledge Avenel Active’s work was carried unanimously.
By STEVE KELLY
COMMUNITY PLAN PRAISED: Avenel’s Community Plan was acknowledged in a recent council meeting after being put forward following community consultation.
A NEW report into porkbarrelling by governments to win votes in key electorates has recommended that ministers should not be involved in choosing which applicants are successful with grants. The independent think tank Grattan Institute report shows that of 19,000 grants allocated by the former federal Coalition government under 11 grant programs between 2017 and 2021, $1.9 billion went to Coalition seats, but only $530 million to Labor seats. Across a sample of programs in the three biggest states, government seats got more than $1 million on average, compared to just over $300,000 on average for oppositionIndiseats.Independent MP Helen Haines said the report exposes just how rife the toxic practice of pork barrelling has become in Australian politics. “While it may have a quirky name, pork barrelling is spending taxpayer money to further political interests and it must stop,” Dr Haines said. “It means public money is not being spent where it is most needed - that means it is being“Actionwasted.must be taken to ensure pork barrelling does not continue.“This includes action to ensure grants programs are competitive, merit-based and transparent.”TheGrattan Institute report titled ‘New politics: Preventing pork-barrelling’ cites the ‘sports rorts’ scandal where the minister went against the advice of the department to award grants. It notes that, “A high degree of ministerial discretion is a consistent feature of grant programs where pork-barrelling“Thereoccurs”.are many recent examples of federal and state programs where ministers have disregarded advice and over-ruled their departments to award funding for what appears to be political reasons.”
Pork barrelling exposed: report
By GUS RIDDER AVENEL has put their 20222026 Community Plan forward to council, earning plaudits for the hard work put into it. As a part of the community planning process, Community Planning Reference Groups (Action Groups) undertake community consultation to come together and identify priorities for their community and create a four-year plan. In line with the funding conditions of Council’s Community Planning Program Guidelines, all Action Groups must have a current plan, noted by Council to be eligible to receive funding.
The Avenel Community Plan 2022-2026 was developed through an engagement and consultation process with the Avenel community undertaken from December 2021 to March 2022, led by Avenel Active Incorporated.AvenelActive was incorporated in January 2021 and is the successor organisation to the Avenel Action Group, which developed the previous 2018-2022 Avenel Community Plan. Their purpose is to advance the social and public welfare of the township of Avenel and its people by providing services and activities that encourage improved health, wellbeing and social cohesion, advocating and contributing to better amenities, and protecting and caring for the natural environment.
“In attempting to justify this intervention, the responsible minister tabled vague reasons, followed by eight pages of blacked-out documents.,” the Grattan Institute report notes. Dr Haines said moving forward if a minister makes a funding decision that is contrary to departmental advice that decision should be tabled in “Theparliament.new anti-corruption commission must also have the power to look at public spending in grants programs,” she said. greater transparency with federal grant gpygpgspending
The report notes that in the $1.4 billion Building Better Regions Fund, a ministerial panel chose 49 grant recipients that were not recommended by the department.
Avenel Active foster and support community development through collaboration with other organisations in town and local authorities, and at the time of developing their plan they had more than 60 members, comprising of residents and representatives of community organisations andCouncilbusinesses.acknowledged the significant contribution of Avenel Active and their work developing the plan, while also taking note of the plan itself and publishing it to council’s website.CrPaul Murray said there has been a great deal of work done by the Avenel community.
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LOCAL residents are being urged to plan routes around known swooping hotspots, as native territorial birds approach their breeding season in the coming weeks. According to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) senior wildlife projects officer Therese Davis, 10 per cent of native birds such as magpies and masked lapwings would often swoop humans and animals during a six to eight week period before their young left the nest. “Swooping can catch us by surprise, but it is normal behaviour for some territorial birds,” she “Swoopingsaid.is basically a scare tactic to warn people and animals not to come near their nesting youngbirds may swoop people or animals, so be mindful of your dogs “However,too. not all birds swoop to protect their eggs and young during the breeding season, so don’t be concerned simply because there are magpies or other common swooping birds in the area.”Amap of known swooping hotspots has been released in recent years, allowing residents to report incidents and advise others of areas to avoid.If travelling through a swooping hotpot, residents are urged to move quickly without running, and cover the head with a hat, helmet or Itumbrella.isillegal to harass or harm native birds and other native wildlife without authorisation.Tofileaswooping report, visit swooping-birds.gov.au/managing-wildlife/https://www.wildlife.vic.
MAGPIE SEASON: Native birds such as the magpie are expected to commence swooping in the coming weeks, as they enter their breeding season.
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Date: Sunday 2 October, 2022 Time: 11am – 4pm Location: Brock St, Euroa For more info on how to register go to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au Rates notices on the way Council will distribute the 2022/2023 Rates Notices in coming days. This year Council adopted a rate cap of 1.75 per cent in the average rate per property, which is under the State Government’s ‘Fair Go Rates’ legislation. Individual property rate changes will vary and may be higher or lower than the rate cap depending on how individual property values have moved in comparison to the average property value in the Strathbogie Shire. More information on rates valuations and rates can be found on website at Yourwww.strathbogie.vic.gov.auratesallowformaintenance of existing service levels, funding new initiatives and the allocation of sufficient funds for the continuing strategic renewal of Council’s infrastructure.
THE Australian Skate Park League (SPL) is coming to Euroa on Sunday, October 2 for the North East Skate Park Series, within the Eastern Regional Series, a part of the Victoria League.The Victoria League makes up one part of the YMCA’s national pathway program that comprises of leagues in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Western Australia and New South Wales. The Euroa round is part of an interconnected series of skate park events that will be held across the region, and will feature scooter, BMX, and skateboard competitions.Theseries is a great opportunity for both seasoned veterans and young enthusiasts to get involved.
Free workshops to assist community groups enhance their skills We’re hosting a series of workshops to assist community groups in building their skills. The Community Capacity Building Workshops will be held online covering two topics across four workshops. Event and booking details are as Mondayfollows:26 September, 1pm-4pm, Valuing Our Volunteers | Join via:9.30pm,Thursdaycouncilfundraising-101-strathbogie-shire-via:4pm,Wednesdaystrathbogie-shire-council-tejexjxwcom/valuing-our-volunteers-Join9.30pm,Tuesdayshire-councilvaluing-our-volunteers-strathbogie-https://events.humanitix.com/via:27September,6.30pm-ValuingOurVolunteers|via:https://events.humanitix.28September,1pm-Fundraising101|Bookingshttps://events.humanitix.com/29September,6.30pm-Fundraising101|Bookingshttps://events.humanitix.com/ council-6nyo6lprfundraising-101-strathbogie-shireTender opportunities We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following Strathbogieprojects:Memorial Hall Roof Upgrade (contract number 22/23-12). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 14 September 2022. Supply and fit out of shipping container for ARTBOX (contract number 22/23-04). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 31 August Design,2022. Landscape and Irrigation of Whroovale Estate Open Space – Nagambie (Contract Number 22/23-14). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, The2022.development of a Playground and Open Space Strategy, including Detailed Design of a Nature Play Space in Euroa (contract number 22/23-05). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022-20232022. Roads Reseal Program – Various Local Roads within Strathbogie Shire (contact Footpath and curb work, Bury St, Euroa (contract number 22/23-11). Tenders will be received until 4pm, Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Construction of a new truck wash at Euroa Saleyards (contact number 22/23-09). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, September 7, Development2022. of a Master Plan for the employment investigation area identified within the Nagambie Grown Management Strategy 2020 (contract number 21/22-54). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 31 August 2022. EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au. Tenders and Expression of Interests can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal. Work with us We’re on the hunt for talented people to join our team. At the moment we are advertising for: Team Member – Operations. Full Time or Part Time opportunities. Band 3 + Industry allowance$59,673 annually + 10.5% super. Opportunity to earn overtime attending emergency events such as storms. Applications close 9am, 5 September 2022 Goulburn Region Tourism Partnership Manager. Full time, 12 month contract. Annualised Salary Package of $120,138 inclusive of full private use of vehicle, superannuation and income protection. Applications close 9am, 12 September 2022 ICT Support Officer. Full Time, ongoing position. Band 6 - $78,902 + 10.5% super. Applications close 9am, 12 September 2022 Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply. Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.
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The athletes can compete to be crowned the winner of the North East Skate Park Series, while those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve their skills, interact with the pros and win some funInprizes.addition to crowning a winner, each series of the SPL gives the community the opportunity to get involved and cheer on their own.Commentating and judging of the events are done by enthusiastic locals, who also get to learn about running a skate park event. YMCA Victoria, in conjunction with the Victorian Skateboarding League (VSA), BMX Victoria and participating Local Government Areas (LGAs) typically facilitate over 100 SPL events a year that make up the Australian Skate Park League.Thismakes SPL the biggest and most established grass roots skateboard, scoot and BMX series in Australia.“Overthe years, the SPL network has grown to over 3000 participants,” Alice Hogan, manager of YMCA Action Sports said. “Despite the numerous lockdowns and rescheduled events throughout 2020 and 2021, the anticipated increase in participants across all disciplines will ensure the success and longevity of the SPL, and the Y can continue enriching and celebrating skate park communities.”TheEuroa round has been brought to life through a partnership between Strathbogie Shire Council, YMCA Victoria, Victorian Skateboarding Association (VSA), AusCycling and SkateOtherAustralia.major sponsors of the Victoria League include Goliath, Fast Times, Element, Skater Maps, Rampfest, Scooter Hut, Root Industries, Grit Scooters, Crisp Scooters, Aztek Scooters, District scooters, Phoenix Scooters, Striker Scooters, Drone Scooters. Details of Competition: Sunday, October 2 from 11am - 4pm at Brock Street, Euroa.Toregister for the Eastern Regional Series, fill out the SPL registration form at istration/.com/skatepark-leagues/reg-https://skateparkleagues.
Have your say: Draft Tree Management Plan We’re asking our community to share their thoughts, feedback and advice on our Draft Tree Management Plan. The plan provides the framework for the maintenance, renewal and risk management of all tree assets growing on Council owned and managed land. This includes trees within designated roads and other reserves in Strathbogie Shire. To view the draft plan and have your say go to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.
Magpies set to swoop
The Australian Skate Park League (SPL) is coming to Euroa for the North East Skate Park Series, within the Eastern Regional Series, a part of the Victoria League. The Euroa round is part of an interconnected series of skate park events that will be held across the region, and will feature scooter, BMX, and skateboard competitions. The series is a great opportunity for both seasoned veterans and young enthusiasts to get involved. The athletes can compete to be crowned the winner of the North East Skate Park Series, while those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve their skills, interact with the pros and win some fun prizes.
Scoot, skate or ride in Euroa
SCOOT, SKATE, RIDE: The Australian Skate Park League will hold a competition in Euroa for both seasoned veterans and young enthusiasts.
Euroa to host skate park series
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THE State Labor Government is taking urgent action to protect the platypus, funding research to better understand the much-loved but mysterious native species. Minister for environment and climate action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced that the nation’s biggest platypus survey has found the vulnerable monotreme in new waterways. The government invested $300,000 to the support the Odonata Foundation and 500 local citizen scientists to collect water samples across the state to test and see if platypus were present.
Traditional Owners, school and community groups, scientists and other Victorians sampled a total of 1800 sites, finding that platypus are present in places where they have not been sighted for a long time, but also that they are absent in some areas we expected them to “Thanksbe. to the many hundreds of Victorians who took part in the nation’s biggest platypus survey,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “You’re an important part of our work to study the mysterious monotreme and safeguard its future.
The ‘Protecting Our Precious Platys’ project will determine how threats like climate change, water availability and quality, riverbank condition and foxes and other predators can affect platypusPreviouslypopulations.collected monitoring data will also help researchers understand habitat suitability and identify priority locations for habitat restoration, predator control, and translocation opportunities for platypus.
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The State Government has invested nearly $3.8 million to support 22 iconic species over the last five years - and has seen successful results for species like the Australian Fairy Tern, Baw Baw Frog and Brush-tailed Wallaby. Contributions have also been made to the targets of Biodiversity 2037, the landmark strategy to halt the decline of Victoria’s plants and animals.Thegovernment is taking urgent steps to protect the platypus, officially a threatened species and listed as vulnerable in Victoria in 2021, with $300,000 of funding for restoration works at key habitat and the creation of a long-term action plan. Since 2014, the Government has invested more than $560 million towards protecting biodiversity and the natural environment.
PRECIOUS PLATYPUS: The State Government is investing to support efforts to research and protect platypuses around the state.
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“All Victoria’s native wildlife is precious - our record investment in protecting the state’s unique biodiversity is supporting critical research and habitat protection so they can thrive, not just survive.”Platypuses have been a regular fixture of the Seven Creeks water system, although spotting them has become rarer in recent times.Euroa resident Richard Kearney has recently started seeing the native animal again at Seven Creeks, after previously being concerned about their dwindling numbers.“Just the other day I saw some Platypus again out by the creeks,” he said. “I’ve been telling council and Goulburn Murray Water more needs to be done to look after them and protect theThecreek.”State Government is investing a further $100,000 to support scientists to better protect the platypus in the wild - with the Icon Species grant supporting the Arthur Rylah Institute to create a heat map of areas where platypus face the greatest potential threats so managers can target interventions at the highest priority locations.
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State to make it free to study nursing, midwifery in recruitment yg,yppush
IT is some concern that I read the comments in last week’s The Euroa Gazette from councillor Reg Dickinson.
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Mr Andrews said every health system in the country is under enormous pressure due to the “Thepandemic.bestthing we can do to support our hardworking staff is give them more support on the ground - that’s why this package will train and hire more nurses than ever before,” he“Insaid.the past eight years, the number of nurses in the public system has risen by more than 26 per cent - increasing by 9400 to more than 45,000 nurses.”Thepackage also includes:
“The initiative, together with the $12 billion Pandemic Repair Plan, brings the number of nurses and midwives being supported to more than 20,000, including funding 13,000 nursing and midwifery positions and scholarships, and funding the upskilling of 8500 nurses,” he said. “If you’re in Year 12 and you’ve been thinking about studying nursing or midwifery - go for it, as we’ve got your HECS fees covered.”
• $12,000 scholarships to support training and employment of 100 new nurse practitioners; and • more than $20m to support graduates and postgraduates transition to working in hospitals.
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THE State Government will provide free university and specialist training for thousands of nurses and midwives under a $270 million boost to the health Announcingsystem.the investment yesterday, Premier Daniel Andrews said more than 17,000 nurses and midwives will be recruited and trained as part of a massive hiring and upskilling initiative - building an army of home-grown health workers to care for Victorians.
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Mr Andrews said more than 10,000 students will have the cost of their nursing or midwifery undergraduate studies paid for, while scholarships will be available for thousands more who complete postgraduate studies in areas of need including intensive care, cancer care, paediatrics and nurse practitioner specialities.
HEALTH BOOST: Premier Daniel Andrews says a $270m health care package announced yesterday will help recruit more nurses and midwives.
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IT is great news that Strathbogie Shire has become the 100th council in Australia and NZ to declare a climate emergency and is now planning to tackle the issue locally. Councils and local people have been at the forefront of recognising the danger we face from a couple of degrees or more of warming.Whilethe shire will not be flooded by rising seas, there are other extreme weather events predicted that are already affecting inland areas: more bushfires, worse droughts, more flood events, and heat.The latter is a killer of more people even than such disasters as bushfires. Elaine Hopper, Blackburn Show and shine has great benefits for region
All new domestic students enrolling in a professionalentry nursing or midwifery course in 2023 and 2024 will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 to cover course costs. Students will receive $9000 while they study and the remaining $7500 if they work in Victorian public health services for two years. Mr Andrews said more midwives will join the workforce through an expanded postgraduate midwifery incentive program, which will provide scholarships to cover course costs and salary support for 150 existing nurses to continue working while they complete their specialist studies in midwifery.
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Contrary to the stated opinions of all other councilors quoted in the article, Cr Dickinson said, relating to the Euroa Show and Shine, “I was wondering when do you stop sponsorship”. “I note that they have been getting sponsorship for 19 years. “The aim for these types of events is to become self-sufficient; don’t you think that 19 years is sufficient time to become self-sufficient?”Thisisdisappointing.Firstly,CrDickenson, the period of sponsorship has been 16 years, commencing in 2004. It was not sponsored during 2020 and 2021.More importantly though, is that Cr Dickinson’s focus on the expenditure of a relatively modest amount of $3000 for sponsorship fails to consider the return which the Euroa Show and Shine delivers to the Strathbogie Shire and its community.Ifweneed to consider a monetary value, then a statement in The Euroa Gazette in 2019 by then Mayor, Cr Amanda McClaren said, “The Australian National Show and Shine has become one of Australia’s most popular car events, attracting about 8000 people to the beautiful Seven Creeks Park in Euroa and injecting about $800,000 directly into the local“Theeconomy”.eventprovides significant benefits to the town and region boosting the local economy, supporting local businesses and trade and exposing visitors from far and wide to the town.” An investment of just $3000 results in a return of some $800,000, back in 2019. That’s a ROI of over 260 to 1. Not a bad result in the current economic climate!Ican’t understand why Cr Dickinson would want to dismantle this very lucrative partnership. Ray Read, Shepparton
Climate action plan for the Strathbogie Shire
• scholarships (average $10,000 each) for postgraduate nurses to complete studies in specialty areas; • $11,000 scholarships for enrolled nurses to become registered nurses;
“One of the perspectives that I want to make sure is on the table is the real need to increase the supply of housing - that creates an additional challenge, where we’ve got an acute shortage in both rental housing and houses to “Webuy. need to have some clever ideas to increase the amount of housing stock that’s available and not just the same old - we need to have a variety, a diversity of housing stock. “So some medium-density housing, the opportunity for additional social housing needs to be there as well so we need a broader mix of housing.”
“In our patch we have real challenges in the agricultural workforce, rural health workforce - well in every sector really - hospitality, teaching, childcare, aged care,” she said.
Dr Haines travelled to Fiji last month as part of a delegation to investigate the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, which she said could be mutually beneficial for Australia and its nearby islands. Dr Haines said she would welcome constituent input to seek solutions to Australia’s workforce shortage.Tocontact Dr Haines, email fiaph.gov.auhelen.haines.mp@orcallherof-ceon57217077.
By RYAN MALCOLM INDEPENDENT Indi MP Helen Haines will seek to address three key deficiencies which have hamstrung the local workforce in recent times, as she represents rural Australia at the upcoming federal jobs and skills summit. She will join leaders in business, union and community sectors at the Canberra summit, which was a major election promise of incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which is set to investigate a host of factors contributing to widespread skill shortages throughout the country. With housing deficiencies exacerbated by substantial regionalisation throughout the last two years, Dr Haines said it was important to investigate sustainable solutions to keeping skilled workers in the North East.
Haines to represent region at jobs and skills summit
“In the aftermath of the pandemic, loneliness and mental health have become prioritised topics on the political agenda, and rightfully so.“We are incredibly happy to hear that the important job carried out by neighbourhood houses all over our state is being recognised by The“WithNationals.continued funding, we can keep serving our communities, sharing in friendship, knowledge and skills.”
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COMMUNITY HOUSE PROMISE: Annabelle Cleeland has announced the Nationals will secure the future of community and neighbourhood houses if elected this November. Ms Cleeland (left) is pictured with Nagambie Lakes Community House coordinator Anna Close during a recent visit.
THE Nationals have pledged to secure the future of neighbourhood houses across the Euroa electorate if elected to government. The Nationals candidate for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland last week announced a commitment to increase funding for neighbourhood houses should The Nationals be elected to government in November.Thecommitment comes after Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (NHV) advised that it will be forced to close or reduce services at 27 of Victoria’s 401 neighbourhood houses and reduce 154,000 hours across the remaining centres if permanent funding is not secured. Ms Cleeland said The Nationals would not let those cuts to neighbourhood houses “Neighbourhoodoccur. houses across our region do terrific work and they need to plan their future with certainty,” Ms Cleeland said. “We will not sit by and watch them close, leaving communities without vital programs that help regional families in the face of skyrocketing living costs.” Ms Cleeland said the announcement provided much needed certainty for the delivery of crucial communitybased“Neighbourhoodservices. houses provide a range of important services to their local communities, including childcare, maternal child health, libraries, seniors’ groups, wellbeing activities, foodbanks, government services, and much more,” Ms CleelandOnsaid.Friday Ms Cleeland spent the day at Nagambie Lakes Community House at a farming women’s morning tea, one of 19 groups who use the Community House. “Nagambie Lakes Community House is a great example of a community house that has benefited from The Nationals advocacy to secure funding and will have a strong future if The Nationals return to government,” Ms Cleeland“Withoutsaid.a change of government neighbourhood houses across the state are threatened at a time when so many Victorians are turning to their invaluable services. “This is a wonderful announcement and yet another example of The Nationals’ dedication to regional Victorians.”Nagambie Lakes Community House Coordinator Anna Close welcomed the support from The Nationals and their focus on health and wellbeing.“The tagline of the Nagambie Lakes Community House is ‘sharing friendship, knowledge and skills’ and although that is a great summary of who we are, it merely scratches the surface,” Ms Close“Withsaid.16 different groups meeting regularly at the house and an increasing number of events, workshops, accredited courses being offered, this truly is a hub in the Nagambie community.
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“There’s never one solution to these things, we need to come at it from multiple perspectives.
Other matters set to be put forward by Dr Haines include improving opportunities to train and educate local workers, while the nation’s skilled migration program will also come under the spotlight.
LOCAL VOICE: Independent Indi MP Helen Haines will be a voice for rural and regional Australia at tomorrow’s federal jobs and skills summit.
Lastly, classes worked all term on an Author Study, culminating with a class banner, on di splay all week and proudly paraded during the festivities on Friday morning.
THE Euroa Primary School Book Week extravaganza saw students and teachers dress up in costumes and parade around the school last Friday morning.Grandparents, neighbours and family members were all welcome to watch the festivities, enjoying the rare sunshine.Thoseattending also enjoyed a mini tour of all the classrooms, a look at the short-listed books and gallery of art works, and browse the book fair set-up outside. All the students and teachers paraded around the outside areas of the school, with a class-chosen song pla ying in the background.
SONG AND DANCE: Students (and teachers) took part in the book week parade, with classes choosing their own song to walk out SHOWINGto.
Agricultural shows to receive funding boost
VICTORIAN Agricultural and Pastoral Societies are now able to apply for funding that would support free entry for children to their shows and field days.
Register your function in Special Events Diary at a cost of $9.90 per listing which lasts up to 12 months. Call the Gazette on 5795 3041 2022September2-4EuroaLittleTheatre (sponsored by Strathbogie Shire) presents “Arts in Three Parts”
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OFF THEIR BANNER: Euroa Primary School students paraded around the outdoor areas of the school, proudly displaying their book themed banner in front of family members and faculty.
Book week bonanza at Euroa Primary September 2 and 3 at 7.30pm, and September 4 at 2.30pm at the School House, Clifton St Euroa. All tickets $10 cash at the door. Enquiries: Mary 0409 561 733. 22 Euroa Third Age Club – September 4 Free Concert Father’s Day with Jimmy Davidson. September 22 Committee (12.30pm) and Members meeting October(1.30pm). 2 Australian National Show and Shine Euroa. Seven Creeks Park Euroa. Gates open 8am. Unique and exceptional cars and bikes from all eras. Live music, food stalls, craft market and kids’ entertainment. General Public $5, kids under 16 free. Tickets can be purchased online at
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Agriculture Victoria executive director, policy and programs, Sarah-Jane McCormack, said the program ensures regional and rural shows come back stronger than ever. “For the past two years, most of the state’s agricultural shows have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and these grants help organisers return to pre-pandemic attendance and revenue,” she said. “Free entry for kids makes it easier for families to come along and see firsthand best onfarm practices and to immerse themselves in learning experiences to better understand agriculture.”Thegrants are open to all eligible Victorian Agricultural and Pastoral Societies that are hosting up and coming agriculture, horticultural or pastoral events including the Euroa Agricultural Society Show in October this year.
The audience also heard from Euroa Secondary College VCAL students who had created a community library for use at the school. There has been a focus on reading across the school’s curriculum recently, with the Art Room adopting the ‘Eyes Wide Open’ theme through surrealism.BookTastings were also held at the Black Cat Café (in the school library).
AG SHOWS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS: New funding from the State Government will allow agricultural shows to support free entry for children.
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Grant amounts will be capped and based on previous ticket revenue from recent shows, events or field days held by the Agricultural and Pastoral Society.Regional and rural shows are a fixture of Victorian society, building community spirit by celebrating agriculture in a fun, entertaining, educational and inclusive
AgricultureprogramSeptemberheupcomingwelcomingandchallengingprogramsaidAgricultureexecutiveenvironment.officerofVictorianShows,RodBowlesheisdelightedtoseetheopenforapplications.“Thepasttwoyearshavebeenforthesocietieswe’relookingforwardtomorefamiliestothespringshowseason,”said.Applicationsnowopenuntil26,2022.Formoreinformationontheandtoapply,visittheVictoriawebsite.
The funding has been made available through the Victorian Government’s one-off investment in the Children Entry COVID Recovery Grants program.
All students had previously walked through the Book Fair, admiring the rich quality texts and making wish lists of those they’d like to purchase.Allstudents also attended the local Euroa Library, where the librarian read a CBCA short listed book.
ROAD and rail upgrades aimed at delivering better transport connections and supporting tens of thousands of jobs for the regions will ramp up this spring. Regional Victorians are asked to prepare for disruptions on two regional passenger lines as well as two major roads over the comingWorksmonths.to enable VLocity trains to run to and from Shepparton for the first time later this year will continue in the north, with the hope of improving service reliability and providing passengers with more comfortableUpgradesjourneys.tolevel crossings between Donnybrook and Shepparton are expected to make life easier for road users, and works will progress on a new stabling facility north of Shepparton Station to house VLocity trains.Tofacilitate this, coaches will replace regional trains between Southern Cross and Shepparton from Friday, September 9 to Monday, September 19, and between Seymour and Shepparton from Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16. The works have been praised by relevant politicians, who say the upgrades will bring benefits to regional“We’recommunities.delivering upgrades of all the regional passenger rail lines across the state. We’re building for the future and backing thousands of Victorian jobs with our investment in removing level crossings, upgrading stations and major roads,” Minister for transport infrastructure Jacinta Allan said. “This is the biggest investment in transport infrastructure in the state’s history.“Our plans include new roads, new stations, road widenings and new bridges” “Regional Victorians will reap the benefits of better transport services as a result of the upgrades being completed this spring,” Minister for public transport Ben Carroll said. We’re delivering more reliable services and better stations for the regions.”
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UPGRADES CONTINUE: Works continue on train lines across the North East following investment from the State Government, changes to the train schedule are to be expected.
The works were done with the hope of improving reliability for V-Line passenger rail services travelling on the north east rail line to Albury.
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The ARTC is expected to then carry out annual maintenance program works between September 3 and SeptemberV/Line5. and NSW TrainLink XPT passenger train services between Melbourne and Albury ran as coaches while works were undertaken.ARTCgeneral manager asset maintenance services - interstate network - Costas Kokkoni spoke about the planned works on the line.
“The maintenance program and other urgent works requires track closures to allow access to the tracks for works that cannot be done safely when trains are“ARTCrunning.has made every effort to minimise impacts to services and we thank the community for its patience while these critical, longterm improvements are underway.”
“These works will bring long term benefits and improvements for passenger rail services between Melbourne and Albury,” Mr Kokkoni said.
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The upgrades in Shepparton follow extensive works completed on the north east rail line between Albury andWorksMelbourne.haverecently been finalised to renew the track and undertake drainage works in the South Dynon area, resulting in service changes from August 6 until August 26.
Further rail changes for region
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THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - Page 11euroagazette.com.au SPECIAL CATTLE SALE Wednesday 7th September 2022 at North East Store Sale Centre Commencing at 10.30am Further Entries Invited - Contact Selling www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/saleyards/upcoming-salesAgents: Euroa 03 5795 2535 Euroa 03 5795 2240 Euroa 03 5736 4300 PineWEANERSGrove, Donnybrook NUT 80 A/A Steers, Connamara Bld, 12 mths, Weaned 20 A/A Heifers, Connamara Bld, 12 mths, Weaned Gooram Estate, Gooram NUT 80 Angus M/S, Connamara Bld, Weaned D & D Sexton “Villa”, Finley NSW ROD 80 Angus M/S, 10-12 Mths, By Witherswood & Scotts Angus Bulls Gooram Springs, Gooram NUT 60 Angus M/S, 7-8 mths, Lawson & Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned Watson Park, Trentham NUT 50 Angus M/S, 9-10 mths, Weaned N.Mahncke ELD 40 Angus / Charolais M/S. Weaned, GF/NA Gibson Park, Sheans Creek NUT 40 Angus Charolais X M/S, 8-9 mths, Ashwood Park Bld, Weaned A K Brown, Salo Farm, Terip ELD 33 Angus M/S, 7-8 mths, Connamara Bull, Weaned, GF/NA H & J Clohesy ELD 30 Angus M/S, Newblax Bld, Weaned, GF/NA Cottleswood, Terip NUT 30 Angus M/S, Pure Rennylea Bld, Weaned Holthuisen Contracting, Yea ROD 30 Murray Grey M/S, 8-10 mths, Weaned, VB Grant Angus, Kialla ELD 30 Angus M/S. Pure Lawsons Blood. Weaned , GF/NA Wappan Station, Maindample ROD 25 Angus M/S, 10-11 mths, By Alpine Angus Bulls, Yard Weaned G C & L M Johnston “Springfield”, Ruffy ROD 25 Angus M/S, 11-12 mths, by Conamarra Angus Bulls Upson Downs, Broadford NUT 25 Angus M/S, 6-10 mths Trevor Nash, Tallarook NUT 20 Angus Charolais X M/S, Violet Hills Bld, Weaned Mimosa Glen, Donnybrook NUT 20 Angus M/S, Connamara Bld Valley View, Lima NUT 20 Angus M/S, 9-10 mths, Alpine Bld Lance Chapman, Gooram ROD 20 Angus M/S, 11-12 mths, Oak Valley Bld Glenfyne Angus Stud, Nathalia NUT 15 Charolais Angus Steers, 10-12 mths Casey Farms, Wildwood NUT 8 Simmintel Steers, 8 mths, Inverleigh Bld 7 Angus Steers, 12 mths, Margni Park Bld Bonavet, Strathbogie NUT 10 Angus Steers, Margni Park Bld, Weaned L & M Davidson, Euroa ROD 10 Poll Simm X Hfrs, 11 Mths, Tennysonvale Simmental Leone Ryan Kerami, Pyalong NUT 10 Angus Steers, 8-9 mths, Adameluca Bld, Weaned KR & ES Popple, Whittlesea NUT 10 Angus X M/S, Weaned Joshma Park,Euroa ROD 6 Hfd/Shn X M/S, 11-12 mths, Glenlyon Bld, Weaned, GF, AF 2 Ang X Hfrs, 11 mths, Bellaspur Bld, Weaned, GF, AF 1 Charolais Hfr, 11 mths, Clarinda Bld, Weaned, GF, AF W & R Paulus, Mansfield ROD 6 Hfd/Ang X M/S, 7 Mths, Weaned, VB L & K Pastoral, Beveridge NUT 2 Angus Steers, 11-12 mths, Weaned GarrardSTEERSPastoral, Locksley NUT 10 Speckle Park Steers, 13-14 mths, Snowline Bld R & S Hedwards, Locksley NUT 10 Angus X Steers ChaseHEIFERSFarm, Strath Creek NUT 6 Heifers, 14 mths, Banquet Bld COWS & CALVES, JOINED FEMALES Upson Downs, Broadford NUT 15 Angus Cows, Mixed Age, PTIC 4 x 4 Angus Cows, Mixed Age with CAF 1 x 1 Charolais Cow, 2nd Calver with CAF Watson Park, Trentham NUT 10 x 10 Angus Cows, Mixed Ages with Angus CAF Fredlim, Caniambo ELD 5 x 5 Angus, Mixed Age. Pure Witherswood Blood Glenfern, Terip NUT 5 x 5 Angus Cows, 6 yrs with Angus CAF 3-4 mths, redep to Connamara Angus Bull since calving L & K Pastoral, Beveridge NUT 8 x 8 B/B & Shorthorn X Cows, 2nd-4th Calvers with Charolais CAF 1-2 mths 2 x 2 Angus Cows with CAF *CURFEW 3.30PM Tuesday* COVID-19 social distancing rules apply
Free concert this Father’s Day in Euroa
Jimmy Davidson (right) will perform at a free Father’s Day concert at the Euroa Third Age Club on Sunday. Jimmy is pictured with his son Jarrod.
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ACTIVITIES IN AVENEL By Lynj James. AVENEL Primary School is looking to provide backfill for current supervisors. The role will be one hour each morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.
THE Euroa Third Age Club will play host to a free Father’s Day concert on Sunday, September 4. Much appreciated local entertainer Jimmy Davidson will be providing the entertainment for the event, with many classic songs expected to be played.MrDavidson, who is well-known around Euroa and district for hosting several musical events, has just recently had country singer Sandie Dodd play at the Third Age Club to a packed house. In the spirit of Father’s Day, Mr Davidson is also well-know for performing with his son, Jarrod. The two of them have sung together already this year at the Third Age Club, much to the delight of those in the audience. Line dancers were sure to make use of the club’s largeMoredancefloor.detailsare still to come about the Father’s Day concert in Euroa, however it is shaping to be a can’t miss event to impress your dad with some song, dance, food and good company this year.
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Required training and uniform will be provided.National Police Check and Working with children check both required. For further information, contact Jason McConkey at 5795 0000. Winter continues on, with wonderful regular services and events such as the weekly library bus on Wednesdays. The bus is open from 1.30pm to 3.45pm at Avenel Jubilee Park on Jubilee Crescent.Tickets are available at the door on the weekend for the weekly community cinema in Euroa. The cinema shows interesting and entertaining films on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Tickets are $10 and free for children under the age of five. Prepaid tickets are available for $8 online and at the council offices in Euroa from 9am-5pm on weekdays. More information is available atSunday,secondthings-to-do/euroa-community-cinema/.https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/atAvenel’smonthlymarketisontheSundayofeachmonth.ThealwaysstandouteventreturnsonSeptemberfrom9amto1.30pmtheAvenelJubileePark.
BAREFOOT BOWLS: The Avenel Bowls Club is utilising funding received from council grants to introduce barefoot bowls to their club. Pictured from left: Avenel Bowls Club vice president Marion Gittus with members Noel Slater, Graeme Toy, Pam Pedder, Grace Kenworthy and Ruth King (seated).
Wonder how Father’s Day began barbecues, and time spent withFather’sDad. Day is not a public holiday in Australia, however most dads will gladly take the dayInoff.the lead up to the day, Father’s Day craft activities areAtpopular.school, children are encouraged to make handmade gifts and Father’s Day cards for their dads. As one of the major retail holidays, Father’s Day is also a popular time for gifting. Retail companies usually offer Father’s Day gift discounts in the lead up, which conventionally include socks, suits, ties, men’s pamper products, books and tech gadgets.Families celebrate together with gifts and meals, just like on Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day cards are essential. Father’s Day this year is celebrated on Sunday, September 4.
“It is aimed the introduction of barefoot bowls will encourage more residents to take part in the sport which offers both healthy benefits as well as social connection,” Cr MurrayExperiencedsaid. Avenel Bowling Club members will supervise and support new players during matches which will be followed by a social gettogether.CrMurray, who has enjoyed bowling an end or two over the years - said barefoot bowls was a great way to encourage the whole community to get involved.“Itisterrific to see that the bowls program will include specialist equipment for anyone with a disability,” he said. “These sessions are a great way for the local community to make connections - which has been difficult during recent years with periods of Avenellockdowns.”Bowling Club will put the Community Grant funding toward purchasing sets of bowls to bolster the supply as the club expands the barefoot bowls program.Keepan eye out for more information on the opportunity to take part later this year or alternatively when the program picks back up again in March, 2023.
THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - Page 13euroagazette.com.au On sale 31/8/22 – 6/9/22 Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch wine 750ml varieties Asahi Super Dry 24 x 330ml Peroni Nastro Azzurro 24 x 330ml Penfolds Father 10Y Tawny 750ml Corona Extra 24 x 355ml Crown Lager 24 x 375ml 75 Binney Street, Euroa Phone: 5795 2004 adiessSpeD24330mlWhoShootTheirLunchwineWhoShootTheirLunchwinelvarieties CoronaExtra24xCrownLager24x 3 Lots of other fantastic Father’s Day gift ideas in our grocery, hardware and clothing departments. $2599SAVE$4 ea $4699SAVE$8 ea $4499SAVE$14 ea $3499SAVE$9 ea $5199SAVE$7ea $4799SAVE$16 ea Father's DaySpecialManager’sLiquorExclusive Ph 5795 2491 30 Railway St, Euroa savilleshomehardware@iinet.net.au SAVILLE’S PLUMBING & HARDWARE SUPPLIES catalogue sale on now GO WHERE THE TRADIES GO Now Stockists of Adventure Kings products father day2022 FATHER’S Day is just around the corner. It’s a day to honour our dads, to reflect on what it means to be a father, and acknowledge the important role fathers of all kinds have in the lives of their children. But how did Father’s Day first start and how has it changed over the years? These days, Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, although this has not always been the case. The modern Father’s Day as we know it began in the USA in 1908.That same year, the newly established Mother’s Day was gaining popularity, and others thought fathers deserved the same bymotherJacksonandraisedonemen.ofcampaigningSonoraacknowledgement.SmartDoddbeganforthecreationadaytoequallyhonourSonoraSmartDoddwasofsixchildrenwhowerebytheirsinglefatherCivilWarveteran,WilliamSmart,afterherdiedinchildbirth.Havingbeenlovinglyraisedherfather,shewantedmen to be equally acknowledged for their parental love and affection.Sonora Smart Dodd’s first Father’s Day event was held on June 19, 1910 at the YMCA in her hometown of Spokane, Washington with church services and celebrations. Father’s Day was surprisingly slow to take off and it was not popularly observed for many years. It wasn’t until 1966 that US President Lyndon B. Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day and issued the first presidential proclamation honouring fathers.Official recognition of the day was slow to come, and most Australians didn’t even know it was an event for several decades. The earliest celebrations of Father’s Day in Australia were held in June alongside the newly established American holiday.Asin the USA, Fathers were honoured at church services. It took the work of Ms Janet Heyden, who was also the driving force behind Mother’s Day in Australia, for dads in Australia to have their chance at being showered with small gifts as a token of affection from wives and children. Beginning in 1925, Ms Heyden organised the donation, collection, and delivery of small gifts to elderly men alone in hospital or retirement homes to begin the tradition of giving gifts on Father’s Day. It may have taken several decades, but Dads around Australia can be grateful that they finally get to put their feet up and enjoy an appropriately pampering Father’s Day. Father’s Day traditions in Australia look a little different to those around the world. The true joy of Father’s Day is in spending the day with family, receiving a handmade card, and having the perfect excuse to do as little as possible.Games of cricket, a day at the beach, tinkering in the shed, a camping trip and a day of fishing are all popular ways to spend Father’s Day in Australia.Beingthe first Sunday of spring, Father’s Day regularly involves outdoor activities,
GET ready to slip off your shoes and head to the Avenel Bowling Club as the club introduces bare foot bowls later this year. The club received $3884 from Council’s 2022/23 Community Grants Program - under the Active Healthy endorsedcategoryCommunities-whichwasbycouncillors at the recent monthly council meeting.Strathbogie Shire Council Acting Mayor Paul Murray said barefoot bowls provided a relaxed, non-competitive setting for community members to participate in the sport.
Avenel community encouraged to have a go at barefoot bowls
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Nagambie Community House hosts Women’s Morning event
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The morning was led by Community Development Officer Nicole Wells from Nathalia Cobram Numurkah Health (NCN) who coordinated the breakfast and went onto to explain how the purpose of the activity was to show appreciation for the many women active in the farming community as well as provide them with an opportunity to take a break from their many responsibilities and jobs at home.
“We are also in the planning stages of delivering Mental Health First Aid training. All of the activities, events and training opportunities are fully funded by the project.
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“It provides farming women with a friendly meeting place as well as a safe space to ask for support if they need it.”
“Over the next year or so, we will be delivering activities, events and training, including pop-up community engagement stalls in various places across the Moira and Strathbogie Shires,” Ms Wells said. “So far, we have been and will continue to run farming women’s morning teas and dinner events for the whole community, and we are on the lookout for farming men who would like to host barbecues on their farms.“Often, the different activities will have a guest speaker and/or farmer health professional in attendance, so that receiving support is made easier for those needing it.
PERSONALS: Happy 80th Birthday greetings go to Lindsay Moore. Birthday wishes Lois McMaster, Elaine Bruce, Debra Lee Ringin, Edna Brook, Lois Hemphill, Glenis Hageman, Jarrod and Julie Melican, Travis Hogan, Jenny White, Jacqueline Langley and Joshua Whitford. Anniversary wishes go to Amanda and JustinSympathyLewin.goes to the family and friends of Bernice Cahill who passed away recently.She will be sadly missed by her large family and many friends at St Malachy’s and Nagambie hostel.
SPRING IS IN THE AIR: John and I visited his eldest daughter and granddaughter at Logan’s Beach at Warrnambool on August 13. We were able to see a mother Southern Right Whale and her calf off shore and it was a real sight to see. We then took a quick look at Port Fairy and its blowy seaside scenes. The quick trip showed me spring was just around the corner. The wattles, daffodils, blossoms, magnolias and lovely tree lined streets at Camperdown, Colac, Terang and Warrnambool really caught my eye. Towns with such pride and beautifully kept public parks and streets and highway verges.Wecame back via Geelong and saw his third daughter there. Well this week spring is finally here for another year. It is enough to lift ones spirits isn’t it seeing the new leaves on the trees and plants and new green grass grow? Now I have had my cataracts done I can see and appreciate nature at its best once again.Let’s hope we can enjoy some spring weather too? We had two long time friends down from Queensland last week and were able to take them to see Mitchelton, Tahbilk winery, and our district and had meals at the Rowing Club.
Many women in the farming community often need to show support towards their partners, but often forget to seek support for themselves and their families.Some are in the position that they are trying to manage farms themselves and need help but don’t know where to ask for it. Often they don’t ask their family, neighbours, or friends. These Farming Women’s activities and the support such programs can help women and men who are finding it hard and struggling in the situation they find themselves. Ms Wells could see that those who attended the morning all got something positive out of the“Itsession.waswonderful to arrange the event in Nagambie,” she said.“We would love to get back there and do another one very soon.”
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MORNING FOR FARMING WOMEN: The Nagambie Community House’s Farming Women’s morning session was led by Nicole Wells of the Nathalia Cobram Numurkah Health team who spoke about the importance of women in the farming world.
By DIANE GRANT THE Nagambie Lakes Community House held a Farming Women’s Morning breakfast at the Community House on AugustThe19.Community House facilitated the Farming Women’s Morning Breakfast/Morning Tea for the group of women of varied backgrounds and ages who attended the event, which is one of many funded by the Victorian Health AgricultureDependant Community Resilience Building Initiative. Nagambie Lakes Community House (NLCH) coordinator Anna Close was very excited about the opportunity to host the“Soevent.many women work within the farming community, but they are not often acknowledged in public conversations or on the political arena,” she said.
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Page 14 - THE EUROA GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 euroagazette.com.au ANGLICAN CHURCH 11.15am10amwww.anglicaneuroa.org.auHolyEucharistStPaul’sEuroaWednesdayAugust31stSundaySeptember4th9.30amStPaul’sEuroaStAndrew’sLongwood57951335or0437108394AllWelcome BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor John O’Ring Enq: 0421 233 251 31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday September 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 September 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 Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070 CATHOLIC CHURCH St John’s, Euroa Friday 12.30pm Mass Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John’s Church St Malachy’s, Nagambie Monday 10.30am Rosary Wednesday 12.30pm Mass Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am St Attracta’s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am St Mary’s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at11am. St Patrick’s, Longwood Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 9am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048 UNITING CHURCH St Andrew’s, Euroa Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am Everyone Welcome Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103 Judi Ward 0437 686 072 St Andrew’s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297 St Andrew’s Violet Town Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am All Welcome Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866 EUROAFELLOWSHIPCHRISTIAN Third Age Club, 19 Kirkland Ave Euroa Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests. 10am Service Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663 Church Services
Although very popular, they still have a couple of spots left. It should be a marvellous evening. If you would like to perform, either by singing, playing or reading a poem, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Sally Fyfield via email. If you would like to come along and just enjoy the wonderful performances, (and bring a plate of something yummy) please also contact Sally Fyfield via email. Sally’s email is srfyfield@bigpond.com. Alternatively, contact Anna Close at the House at 5794 1487. September 16 - Jabba the Bus will be parked outside the Nagambie Lakes Community House between 10am and 3pm for CovidSeptembershots. 21 - AGM from 1.30pm at CommunityMembershipshouse.due now.
COMING UP: September 5 - Nagambie Tennis Club AGM at 7pm. September 10 - Tahbilk Community Festival at Tahbilk Winery from 10am-4pm. Free entry, live music, food trucks, wetlands boat tours, picnic-wine tastings, markets, Taungurung workshops, snake man.Book free workshops at tahbilk.com.au. September 11 - Avenel market.
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NAGAMBIE LAKES COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: September 3 - Spring Soiree from 7pm at Community house. The House folk are looking forward to another lovely soirée, a spring evening of music!
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information about the legality of harbouring military personnel who had been ‘away without leave’.A reminder to purchase war damage insurance is also mentioned in a 1943 edition.Abusiness notice from the May 11, 1943 edition details how a Mr E.R Davey is relinquishing his bookmaking business to accept a position with the Defence auction1943AnotherDepartment.noticefromhighlightsanatthememorial hall in Euroa, where the region aimed to raise £1000 for a Prisoners of War howadvertisementbuy.”only“Wefromfront.moraleeffortsupportingapropagandistic,periodduringAdvertisementsFund.thistimeweremostlywithclearfocusonthewarandboostingonthehomeOneadvertisementMarch1943saysneedthearmsthatyourmoneycanThissameoutlinesto“avoidall unnecessary spending and lend your savings back to Australia” as “nothing matters now butAnothervictory.” encourages people to save electricity for war production, this was aimed at industrial, commercial and domestic users and was captioned “Switch Off - saving is vital to the nation.”Thespecial lift out supplement chronicling the region’s history through the pages of the newspaper will be released on October 19, 2022.
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The Euroa Gazette during 1943 wartime
AS part of the lead up to the newspaper’s 125th anniversary, The Euroa Gazette will continue to feature historical articles, photos, advertisements and more.This week puts a spotlight on 1943 and looks at what the newspaper was like during the Second World War.The articles, notices, advertisements and more all highlight the impact of the war in the region and how it dominated the news cycle and everyday life. As seen in many of the images on this page, notices were regularly published from the Government’s ‘Rationing Commission’.
Prime Minister John Curtin announced the introduction of a rationing system on May 8, 1942 as the war effort created significant government demand for essential resources such as fuel, food, clothing, metals and other products.The Rationing Commission published several notices in this June 8, 1943 edition, calling on townspeople to surrender coupons for towels, sheets, pillowslips and fruit.volunteersincludingduringfeaturedCommitteeinconceptsorganisationsbutter.theyinformsfromAnothertablecloths.noticethesameeditionfarmersthatmustrationtheirSeveralwar-relatedandarereferencedtheseoldeditions.TheWarAgriculturalhasnoticesineditionsthistime,onecallingontohelppickThereisalso
A GROUP of fledgling Victorian technology entrepreneurs have taken a step closer to delivering critical technology for the agriculture sector, with the launch of Rocket Seeder’s AgTech SeedsSomeprogram.11teams of aspiring agtech founders have joined AgTech Seeds, a three-month program that brings together teams of budding entrepreneurs and researchers to solve some of global agriculture’s biggest challenges.
A team is converting waste products into fertiliser, while another is employing drones to manage weed and pest infestations.Theteams are using intelligent growth algorithms, IoT sensors and AI mapping, connecting growers directly to customers and consumers across the value chain. Ms Coath said the teams will spend the next few months fast-tracking their ideas, working with researchers from universities across the state and AgricultureTheyVictoria.will gain critical skills in business planning and development, finance, marketing and communications.The group will have access to Rocket Seeder’s experienced network of mentors, advisors and alumni who will present to the group over the next few months.
The AgTech Seeds preaccelerator program is supported by LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria and is being delivered in partnership with Cruxes Innovation, which works with Australian researchers to help them develop skills to build deep, sustained partnerships with industry and government to solve real-world problems.
Applications are now open for AgTech Seeds Round Two which starts in February 2023.There are 12 positions available for the program which is free to successful applicants.Applications close on November 28. For more information or to apply visit seeder.com/agtechseeds.www.rocketNext crop of agtech researchers, entrepreneurs plant their seeds
Harold met Roma at a dance in 1957. They built their home at 135 Anderson Street East and moved in after they were married in 1959. We all know how Harold would say “I have lived in the same house, with the same woman, for 62 years”. Roma was Harold’s love. She looked after him all their married life. We know he appreciated her, and because of her care, he happily remained at home until his last month. After their marriage in 1959, five children quickly followed from 1961 to 1968. Suzanne, Debbie, Trevor, David and Kevin. Harold was very supportive of all his children as they grew up.He participated in the children’s life activities and served on school councils, boards, clubs and fetes. He also spotlighting,enjoyedrabbiting, duck and fox contractingHaroldhunting.continuedworkwith timber in winter and hay-carting in summer.TheSEC contracted him to clear the trees for the new power lines for residential supply that came through the district.Heworked from Nagambie through Strathbogie to King Lake over many years. He became very skillful with dropping trees where he wanted them to go. On one occasion, a farmer was concerned about his fences to which Harold replied “open the gate and I’ll drop it there.”The farmer was not confident as he saw some fencing issues in his future, but that’s where it landed without any damage. The golden rule of tree felling and where to stand during said felling, Harold said was “follow the dog.” The dog always jumped on the back of the truck and there was no way Harold would damage his precious truck!In1961, Harold and Roma became founding members of the Bonnie Doon Aquatic Club where he served as commodore and a committee member several times over theHaroldyears. enjoyed giving speeches.Attheannual general meeting he enjoyed his ongoing role of MC and he was given a life membership in 2004.Heenjoyed water skiing, with his slalom skiing absolutely flawless on glassy water.Healso enjoyed showing off!It was nothing for him to be seen barefoot skiing, toe in the rope or backwards. He always declared he would stay 39 years old as long as he could barefoot. He jumped from 39 years to 51 years old, a big birthday thatManyyear!enjoyable holidays and weekends were spent at BonnieHaroldDoon.was always friendly and made everybody feel welcome at his camp site. In 1967, Harold was inducted into Rotary, which he enjoyed for 25 years acting in numerous roles. In 1968, he purchased the first automatic hay-carter in town.Itwas a New Holland bale wagon from Wright and Cattanach Motors. This machine enabled him to independently pick up and stack bales from a paddock to the shed with less lifting and stacking by hand. In 1974, Harold gave up contracting and he and Roma purchased Euroa Cycle and Sports depot from Ron Halsall and added the Toyworld to theThebusiness.business sold lawnmowers, chainsaws, motorbikes, guns and ammo, bicycles, sporting goods and toys.The shop also serviced many of the above with the valued assistance of Glen Byers in the workshop out the back.All the children benefited from their experience of working at the shop at various times.Harold commenced playing golf after he was introduced to it by Noel Wright in the 1960s. He didn’t play regularly while he was working in timber and hay-carting but the golfing improved with more regular games once he was in the shop. He spent many enjoyable hours at the golf club with roles including president and captain.Heworked along with other members keeping the fairways and greens maintained around the golf course.InJanuary 1986, after 12 years in business, Harold and Roma sold the shop and bought their first caravan. The caravan was named ‘The Friggin Trailer’ by all those who travelled with them due to its compact size. This began 30 years of wonderful travel. They also travelled with ‘the Barham Mob’ who were a group of golfers who got together twice yearly at the Barham Caravan Park, where much fun was had by all over manyHaroldyears.continued working part time as a school bus driver and high school groundsman.Healsosorted mail and had a mail run once a week for the McDonald’s Bus Lines, who held the contract with AustraliaHarold’sPost.love of music was lifelong.Inlater years he enjoyed participating in various groups, including exercise clubs, Probus, Men’s Shed, music events at the Third Age Club and trivia nights where ‘Harold’s Harem’ was the name of his team. Harold always enjoyed following his footy team, Essendon, keeping up with all the games and their position on the ladder. A life well lived.
Teams taking part in the inaugural AgTech Seeds program are developing digital farm management platforms, urban cropping systems, smart gardens and passive solar protective croppingOnehouses.team is investigating niche field pea and lentil varieties to meet the demand for alternative proteins.
“These teams will develop agtech solutions that respond to the needs of Victorian farmers to boost their sustainability, productivity and profitability,” Ms Coath said.“These are individuals and teams that are at the early stages of development.
FINDING SOLUTIONS: The first cohort of Rocket Seeder’s AgTech Seeds program has been selected for the threemonth program that brings together teams of entrepreneurs and researchers to solve some of global agriculture’s biggest challenges.
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These third-generation cattle and sheep producers from Mansfield have spent two years developing a digital platform to help farmers access technology to improve both workplace safety and livestock management.
“At the end of the program these teams will also have the opportunity to apply for a grant that will assist them to take their business a step further,” Ms Coath said. The program was launched recently by Victoria’s lead scientist Amanda Caples, who has a wealth of experience in Servicejoiningtiondustry,ledcommercialisation,technologyandhasthedevelopmentofin-scienceandinnova-policyinVictoriasincetheVictorianPublicin2002.“Ican’tthinkofanything
“We joined the program to help us hone our vision, our mission and purpose, and to minimise the distraction and crystalise what we are doing,” James said. “We really want to accelerate the progress we have made over the past two years.“AgTech Seeds will help us establish a stable pathway into the industry and connect with a broader network that we just don’t have.”
“Some have ideas they want to test and refine, while others are more advanced.
October 5, 1934 - July 8, 2022 HAROLD Bryan Joyce was born on October 5, 1934 in Euroa to Tom and Henrietta Joyce (nee Bush). The third of seven children, Harold is survived by three siblings, Shirley, Brenda and Barry.Harold started primary school in Euroa in 1939 then continued on at Strathbogie School after his mother became the licensee of the Strathbogie Hotel in 1943. In 1948, the family then moved halfway down the hill to Kelvin View. On his first day at Kelvin View school, he was required to do a spelling test. His score: 85 wrong out of 100.That was his last day at school and he dodged the truant inspector until he turned 14 in October, when he was able to legally leave school.Hethen commenced working with his father Tom doing timber and firewood cutting.Hebecame proficient at the Hargan Swing Saw. At 18, Harold did the required National Service at Pucka with many local lads of hisAtage.21, Harold had his own truck and a swing saw, running his own business. There are still many properties around the district with Harold’s timber and posts remaining intact. In 1957, he purchased the first chainsaw sold in Euroa and felled professionally in the forest for the local sawmills for several years. Around this time, he commenced seasonal haycarting with Joe Dillon.
A LIFE WELL LIVED: Harold Joyce passed away at the age of 87 years old.
“Constantly test yourselfAm I still enjoying this? “What is it that I really want to achieve? “Do I have a plan in place? “It’s about persisting for long enough and being prepared to adjust, which is what innovation is about.” The other key message to the cohort was to invest in their“Younetwork.don’t know everything about everything you need to know,” Dr Caples said.“Recognise this, and then build a network of friends that can help deliver, either by supporting your skills or complementing your skills andAmongexperience.”thefirst AgTech Seeds cohort are brothers James and Paul Diamond.
Rocket Seeder managing director Emma Coath said it was extremely exciting to see the first cohort begin their AgTech Seeds journey.
much more important to do than to enable a group of entrepreneurs to set out on their journey for success,” Dr Caples said. Dr Caples said the key to success when it comes to innovation is the four Ps. “Innovation is all about purpose, passion, plan and persistence,” she said.
“We are really looking forward to seeing their growth over the next few months.”
Vale Harold Joyce, a life well lived
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As part of a $57 million redress scheme, volunteers, staff, local community members and other attendees could be eligible for financial and non-financial support from September 5. By RYAN MALCOLM PEOPLE exposed to harmful contaminants and toxic at the former Country Fire Authority training college in Fiskville will be able to access financial support from early next month, as part of a state redress scheme.Thescheme was one of the 31 recommendations put forward in 2016 following a parliamentary inquiry into the facility, which also urged CFA to take responsibility for some officials knowingly exposing members and their families to toxic chemicals with known links to cancer before the facility’s closure in 2015.On Friday, CFA officials joined Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes to formally announce the $57m redress scheme, with volunteers, staff, local community members and other attendees eligible for financial and non-financial support from September 5. The scheme is set to be overseen by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) independent of the CFA, while rehabilitation works have been undertaken by CFA and recent years and independently assessed by an Environment Authority-accreditedProtectionauditor.AccordingtoCFAchiefofficer Jason Heffernan, the scheme was an important acknowledgement of the facility’sInissues.ajoint statement with CFA board chair Greg Wilson and chief executive officer Natalie MacDonald, Mr Heffernan expressed the desire of the firefighting organisation to learn from the experience and improve safety and environmental management for all members going forward.“We acknowledge the significant issues of the past in relation to the management of this facility, and we are deeply sorry for any potential harm to volunteers and staff and other attendees at the time and the many people from the local community who supported CFA at this important site near Ballan,” he“Theresaid. is no doubt that the health and safety of our members - and the health and safety of those who work with us in supporting our activities - is our key priority.
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“What occurred at Fiskville can never happen again - we will always work to ensure our members and our community are protected and safe.”Those who elect to participate in the redress scheme will not be restricted in their right to pursue other avenues of compensation including the government’s Presumptive Rights Scheme and workersTocompensation.registerforthe initiative, visit www.vic.gov.au/redressfiskville from September 5.
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Avenel opening day setting season for success
GOLF STRATHBOGIE GOLF CLUB By ROB BROWNLEE IT almost felt like Spring on Saturday, August 27 when 28 players took on the course playing stableford. Our numbers improved as we had many visitors from Euroa Golf Club join us, they went away with most of the balls. The best round of the day was won by Debbie Cox winning with thirty four points, her prize was a dinner sponsored by the Euroa Hotel. Deb was heard to say she was off to the pub.Men’s winner also from Euroa was Dale Mc Intosh with 33 points, he kept his form going as last week he holed out at Mooroopna.Lineballs where won by Ken Wright now from Devonport with 32 points, John Moore 32 points, Allan Rowarth 31 points, Phil Rafferty 26 points, and Robin Lied from Euroa 25 points. Nearest the pins: 4th Gary Richie Euroa, 8th Dale McIntosh Euroa, 15th Chris Bennett, 17th Sarah Bullen Euroa. Mens drive and pitch Club. Ladies drive and pitch Rachel Richie, Euroa.Straightest drive Marion Mc Martin, Euroa.Next Saturday, September 3 stroke is to be played for the Monthly Medal and second round of the Club Championship with our president Wally Dunn officiating. Also on Thursday, September 8 it is Vets Day at Strathbogie playing for the Jim Gibson Memorial Trophy. It was great to catch up with Ken Wright visiting from Tasmania, he certainly hasn’t lost his form, we expect to see more of him soon.We have a lot of work ahead of us now that spring is upon us, any members with time on their hands please contact the course committee as there is always something to do at the course.
NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB ROUND two of three rounds of the Nagambie golf club 2022 championships was completed on Sunday with the course holding up against all the rain throughout the winter and even firming up after some sunshine late in the week. It was moving day in the championship with the pretenders moving out of the way and the contenders moving into position to pounce.Michael Sloan claimed his second win in a month to position himself within striking distance for this year’s club champion honours.Sloanrecorded a 74-3-71 to win the day’s event by three shots. Runner up went to David Fullager with a 96-22-74 , Fullager was the lucky one of five golfers all finishing on net 74, the others in count back order were Shaun Bryant, Barry Cryer, Jeremy Ezard and Michael Mensfeld, an illustrious list if there ever was one. The championship standings after two rounds are Jeremy Ezard leads Micheal Sloan by six for the club champion title, A grade net Michael Sloan 149 leads Shaun Bryant and Shane McCormick both 151, B grade net David Love 155 leads Gary Bow 158 and C grade proving once again to be where all the excitement is Michael Mensfeld and Rhys Shepherd share the lead on 157 with Alan Anderson next best with 159. The nearest the pin prizes went to Michael Sloan finding the hard to hit third, Jeff Mills creating a high level of conjecture in the clubhouse stating nine iron was used to claim the 13th, and Michael Mensfeld showing why he is leading C grade with a crisp hit on the 16th. Next week’s golf will be the final championship round a monthly medal will also be on offer, office duty is D Brown and in the bar J Lodding.
PUBLIC NOTICES The Warrenbayne Boho Land Protection Group will hold its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 7pm, at the Warrenbayne Hall. Guest speaker will be Neil Phillips ( ‘Geology of the Warrenbayne District’ ) followed by election of committee and office bearers. For more info and nomination forms please contact the secretary: 0477 566 955. EUROA LITTLE THEATRE (sponsored by Strathbogie Shire) PRESENTS “Arts in Three Parts” Euroa Schoolhouse, Clifton Street Friday, September 2nd, 7.30pm Saturday, September 3rd, 7.30pm Sunday, September 4th, 2.30pm Tickets: $10 cash at the door Contact: Mary 0409 561 733 DENTAL NURSE / DENTAL ASSISTANT Full Time Dental Assisting Qualified Cert 3 or equivalent Would consider supporting a trainee (Study while being employed) Send resume with handwritten cover note to:Seymour Dental Clinic 86 Anzac Ave Seymour 3660 ph 03 57921646 email:- dental@seymourdentalclinic.com.auBy:Friday16thSeptember Royal Freemasons Benalla - Aged Care Home Employees at Royal Freemasons appreciate the great benefits of tax-free salary packaging, free training courses, and flexible fortnightly rosters so you can enjoy a work-life balance. We are currently offering permanent and casual vacancies in the following roles • Hospitality Assistant (Dining & Kitchen) • Enrolled Nurse (EEN) • Registered Nurse (Division 1) • Personal Care Assistant (PCA) • Resident Support Assistant We offer the following • FREE Traineeships (Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care) • FREE Online accredited training and courses to upskill • FREE Vaccine programs to all staff and exceptional OHS standards • Encourage people unskilled or returning to the workforce to apply • Encourage school students that are seeking income while studying • Generous tax-free salary packaging which increases your income • Industry placement and employment for Nursing and Healthcare students • Leading not-for-profit organisation where you are truly valued • New established home in Benalla with Café, parking and safe modern equipment To apply for these roles please go to our careers page on our website www.royalfreemasons.org.au or email recruitment@royalfreemasons.org.au or drop in and see us 107 Thomas Street, Benalla, we look forward to hearing from you soon. We are also seeking Volunteers that might be interested in supporting residents for a few hours with lifestyle activities such as painting, trivia, bus outings, reading and music therapy.
NAGAMBIE LADIES WEDNESDAY, August 24 saw 12 ladies playing Stableford for the monthly medal. We were able to have two grades which were really good. This month’s medal winner was Irene Keogh with 36 points, and of course Irene was the A grade winner as well as the extra nine hole competition with 19 points. The B and C grade winner was Bev Brown with 33 points. Balls down the line for 18 holes went to Irene [36] Bev [33] and Annette Mills [31] Balls for nine holes went to Irene [19] Bev [18] Annette [16]. The nearest the pins on the third was Annette and 16th Moz Fowler. Wednesday the 31st is a par event. Thursday the 25th saw 13 players out on the course for the Chicken Run playing stroke after a two week break from the rain.The winner was Dave Love with 47-7-40 nett.No nearest the pin was achieved. Next week will be stableford on the back nine.
AVENEL Bowls Club will hold season 2022/23 Opening Day on Sunday, September 11. The members who escaped the cold wet Victorian winter for the warmer northern states are now back home, so it is anticipated that a full complement of members will be in Proceedingsattendance. will start from 1pm with a welcoming speech by the chairman followed by the rolling of the first jack and bowl for the new season, then the traditional opening day intra club game of bowls will be played. Uniform to be worn please.Atconclusion of the game of bowls, afternoon tea will be Members,served.please bring a plate for the share table. Anyone interested in joining the club as a full member or a social member will be most welcome to come along and join in all the opening day celebrations.Thebowls co-ordinator has organised two practices Thematches.first at Seymour on Tuesday, September 13, starting at 9.30am, pennant conditions and BYO lunch.The second at Shepparton Park on Saturday, OctoberMore8. details later. Please add you name to the list on the noticeboard if you are attending the opening day and/or practice match at Seymour. The first round of the Goulburn Valley Playing Area midweek pennant season for division three will take place on Tuesday, September 27. Avenel will play Euroa at Euroa.Division five will play their round one match on 11 October at Mooroopna. Weekend pennant for both division three and seven starts on Saturday, OctoberSpecial15.thank you to Margaret and Donna for opening the clubhouse and running the bar every Thursday evening all though the winter months. The happy hour was very popular and well attended by the members. Everyone appreciated your efforts to ensure we all kept in contact through a long cold winter. Well done ladies.
LONGWOOD INDOOR BOWLS WEDNESDAY night we had another great crowd.Two visitors, Jim and his wife had a roll with us, some close games were played, last bowl deciding the winner. Winners for the night were Angus and George.Scones with jam and cream were our treat for the night, thank you Jean.
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TENNIS By RHONDA CARPENTER and KARYN FRASER MANSFIELD Blue and Terip were evenly matched for their contest last Monday. Windy conditions made playTerip’sunpleasant.Frances Lawrence and Bec Lyttle began strongly with an eight-two win, while Blue’s Sophie Yencken and Sarah Mae countered with an eight-two win of their own. After the second sets going one each way, scores showed Blue up by one game. The final pairings would be pivotal. Blue’s Michelle Pigdon and Sophie took theirs eight-five but Bec and Jenny Martin took theirs eight-two.Setswere shared three all and Terip had secured the win by merely two games. It was a fine performance by the local side against a top fourTeripteam.three-35 defeated Mansfield Blue three-33. Mansfield Red was hosting Moglonemby in the battle for the wooden spoon, so hopes were high in the Red camp until the players arrived. It was Moglonemby’s reinforced team of Judy Sands, Mary Kelly, Lyn Johnstone, and Deb Seach. Red not only had the Moggy team to beat but the gusty wind and a small sun shower which proved challenging for all.Carolyn Murray and Karyn Fraser fought hard against Judy and Deb and despite many deuces remained unable to get those illusive winningTheypoints.managed six games. Deb McCormack and Loretta Armitage also worked hard as the wind diverted a few tense shots outside the court.
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Tim’s score of 70 nett was a couple ahead of Avenel up and comer, Hudson Black. The nine holes out went to Frank O’Connor (Euroa) and nine holes in was Matt Eddy. D & P on the 7th was won by Rohan Dawkins (Quarry Hills) and the 17th went to Rick Wills. NTP’s went to Cameron Pascoe (Hidden Valley), Ray Falla (Kyabram Parklands) and Bernie O’Hare (Nathalia).
The Avenel Meats Meat Tray Raffle was won by Tony Potts who was looking forward to sampling the goods. As always, after the round, players tucked into a delicious afternoon tea provided by members, with Marlene Hull at the helm in the kitchen.Marlene did a fantastic job on both days, ably assisted by Anne Burns on Sunday. A huge thank you must go to all our fabulous volunteers for making the weekend so successful.Thecourse looked a picture and many favourable comments were received from visiting players. Special thanks to young Lindsay Smith for making sure the scrapes were in perfect order for each day. Thanks to Lyn, Jed and Lance for ensuring the tournament ran smoothly and last but by no means least, a big thanks to our tournament sponsors - JCS Electrical Solutions, Optimum Shear, AGK Accounting and Puppa & Gaehl Real Estate whose sponsorship enable us to provide the fabulous trophies. Next up is the Mabel Vearing Silver Salver on September 15 when it will be all hands on deck again. In the meantime, good golfing to everyone.
Excitement is building for the summer season. Three separate night competitions - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - run from October to April. Enter NOW via email to round five Section one played on the August 24: Dr Stuart Jones Dentist defeated Caslek Computing & Cabling, a tight tussle with both teams winning two rubbers and seven games each, the result decided on points; 101 to 86. In the individual matches; Stuart Jones defeated Rod Firmer 3/0, Treena McNair lost to Chris McNair 1/3, Tim Leenan defeated Liam Margat 3/1 and Ray Moulday lost to Ben Flynn 0/3. The other half of the draw saw Benalla Bobcat defeated Smith Dosser Accountants three rubbers to one. Wally Pastuszka defeated Gerard Vitti 3/0, Paul O’Brien lost to Andrew Ham 0/3, Ross Marchant defeated Patrick Levesque 3/2, Jye Pastuszka defeated Toby Currie (fill-in) 3/2. Barkly Street Vets were the Bye team this week in Section one. Section two played August 22:Roweanne Builders Pty Ltd defeated Steph Ryan MP three rubbers to one. Tobie Currie defeated Kyle Margat 3/1, Andrew Ross-Costello defeated Ryder Levy 3/2, Addison Pastuszka lost to Heidi Margat 1/3, and lastly Jyai Godwin defeated Alex Briggs 3/2. On the other court, Custom Squash defeated Hollywoods Pizza seven games to six. Dee Manning defeated Tiffany Levesque 3/0, Ryder Levy (fill-in) lost to Andrew Bowden 0/3, Vicki Randi lost to Angus Woodward 1/3, Andrea Hodge defeated Xavier Kerr 3/0. HP Excavations had theIfBye.you are interested in learning or playing Squash, come down and take a look, competition nights are Monday and Wednesday from 6.30pm, and Junior Training sessions are on Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 5pm. For further information and to leave a message, search for our Facebook page “@benallasquashclub”. Until next week, hand out. KDFNL SENIORS Elimination final 2 - Violet Town 15.7 (97) def by Nagambie 16.11 (107) Qualifying final 1 - Avenel 6.14 (50) lost to Stanhope 9.7 (61) RESERVES Elimnation final 2 - Violet Town 7.6 (48) def by Merrigum 8.7 Qualifying(55) final 1 - Avenel 8.8 (56) def Sheppaton East 4.4 (28) UNDER 18s Elimination final 2 - Stanhope 8.5 (53) def by Longwood 10.8 Qualifying(68) final 1Nagambie 12.12 (84) def Murchison-Toolambra 6.5 (41) A GRADE Elimation final 1 - Violet Town def Murchison-ToolambaQualifying48-36 final 2 - Tallygaroopna def by Nagambie 27-34 B GRADE Elimination final 1Nagambie def Langaster 4733 C GRADE Elimination final 1 - Dookie United def by Avenel 35-42 - SCOREBOARD
GOLF AVENEL GOLF CLUB NUMBERS were a bit depleted on Saturday with four players contesting the Victorian Sandgreen Championships at Hamilton and quite a few having other commitments.There wasn’t enough ladies for a comp so they joined in with the men for a stableford round.Theyoungsters did it again with Campbell Smith, playing off his newly reduced handicap, carding a very impressive 39 points on the shortHuddycourse.Black was just two back with 37 points. Line balls went to Ron Harrison (34) and Kevvi Fiorini (33) in a count back from DaveNTP’sFullager.went to Mark Hannigan on the 5th and Dave Fullager on the 14th and the D & P on seven was claimed by Campbell, even though he forgot to put his name on it. The course is holding up well but with the weather starting to warm up a bit the grass will take off, so if anyone is able to do some mowing it would be much appreciated.Areminder that the ladies tournament is on in a few weeks so it would be great to have the course in tip top condition.ThisSaturday is the third round of the club championships for the men, so it’s a stroke round off the blue tees.The ladies comp will be decided on the day. The golfing gods were certainly looking favourably on Avenel Golf Club for our annual tournament as we had perfect weather for both days.The tournament kicked off on the Saturday with the Pioneer Park 4BBB Par event for Men and Ladies. We were happy with the attendance although a few more ladies pairs would’ve been great. We had players from Euroa, Broadford, Seymour, Temora, Nagambie and a great group of blokes fromTheMallacoota.coursewas in fantastic condition considering all the rain we’ve had and many visitors couldn’t believe how “dry” it was underfoot.
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WINNERS: Euroa‘s Rowena Ellis and Sue Vaughan were too strong in their tennis match against Mansfield Blue, winning 8–5.
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The winners of the Pioneer Park and Men’s event were the local pairing of Alex and Lindsay Smith who returned a terrific plus 12. Young Lindsay was complaining of a sore back afterwards, having had to “carry” Uncle Alex all the way around theNotcourse.sure if the handicapper has caught up with LindsayRunners-upyet. were the Broadford pairing of Robert S McDonald and Shaun Culpin with an excellent plus eight.The winners of the Ladies event by virtue of a countback, were Anne Burns (Avenel) and Michelle Thomson (Euroa) with plus five with the Seymour pairing of Pam Jarvis and Liz Gee being the “unlucky” runners-up, also with plus five. Line balls went to Mark Hannigan & Adam Harrap, (plus seven), David Fullager & Tim Batten (plus six) and Jed and Cam Smith (plus six). Nearest the Pins went to Maureen King and Don Hughes on the 14th and Irene Keogh and Dale Smith on the 18th. Irene was also the delighted winner of the Avenel Meats Meat Tray raffle. Glorious sunshine greeted players from far and wide on Sunday morning and 53 took to the course to contest the 18 hole championship. At the end of the round, Ed Carracher (Euroa) and Michael Ladewig (Hidden Valley) were tied on 76 so a playoff was required.
The pair came away with four games against Mary and Lyn.Moggy then showed their superior ability to deal with the weather and their skilful ballMaryplacement.managed a few sidelines and Judy some ripper serves, almost aces, completing the day with all the sets and not the wooden spoon. Moglonemby six-48 defeated Mansfield Red nil-21 Grey skies and rain on the journey across to Euroa and more rain on arrival put doubts in the mind for both teams in the contest between Mansfield Black and Euroa. Play got underway as the weatherEuroa’simproved.strengthened team gave the visitors a taste of ‘finals’ tennis, both teams having made the final four.
Playing the par four first hole, both players were putting for Michaelpar.was first away but his putt came up short while Ed had chipped up to close and knocked in his putt for his fifth win of this tournament.Ed also collected a very handy prize for scoring an eagle on the second hole. Many thanks to the “anonymous” donor for that fantasticAprize!!grade handicap winner was Rick Wills (Yea) with 74 nett.B grade scratch went to former member, (and Life Member) Greg (Hoppy) Hopkins, who, despite threatening to forgo his round because he may have felt a little under weather - self-inflicted of course, still managed to card a great round of 80 off theHisstick.fellow Mallacootians couldn’t believe he could’ve posted such a good score given the shenanigans the night before.Bgrade handicap went to our own Tim Batten - well deserved as he does a heck of a lot around the club.
Euroa’s Sue Vaughan and Rowena Ellis played a lengthy set against Black’s Jenny Bell and Di Ellis coming away with the eight-five win much after the other set wasLyndalldone. Bigland and Lyn Pierce were also too strong for Rhonda Carpenter and Di Bergelin winning eight-five. It would be a long day. Intermittent light rain, wind gusts and sunshine made play interesting but for the most part conditions wereMostideal.sets went to thirteen games and went Euroa’s way, but a determined final pairing of Di Ellis and Rhonda took theirs eight-five for Black as consolation. Euroa five-45 defeated Mansfield Black one-31 Euroa and Benalla now share top spot on the ladder with 74 points, Terip on 73, Black 67, Blue 44, Moglonemby 35, and Red 23. For next week’s final round Blue host Benalla, and Black host Red, Terip host Moglonemby and Euroa have theSemi-fibye.nals the following week will be at Mansfield. On Monday, September 5 everyone is welcome to attend Mansfield Tennis Association’s AGM at the clubhouse at Members7pm.and non-members are invited. Come and find out more about the club, meet other members and bring your racquet for a social hit after.
“For young girls to see footy not only played with 18 teams, played by women, but played at a stadium, it’s so exciting”, Smith told ‘The Inner Sanctum’ in a pre-match interview.
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Two local stars make history in Hawthorn’s AFLW debut
SPORT TAMARA Smith and Sophie Locke are two of Euroa’s finest up and coming sporting superstars. On Saturday, August 27, the girls were part of Hawthorn’s debut AFLW team, not only becoming some of the first woman athletes to don the Hawthorn colors, but also to do so on Marvel Stadium in a historical face off with Essendon.
“Five years ago, six years ago, that didn’t happen. It’s so exciting for us to be able to live out that dream... and for young girls to be able to come and watch that, and that’s the new norm”, she said.The match was more than a dream for Sophie Locke, dedicating the game to her mother, who passed away after a brave battle with cancer only two weeks ago.Not only was Locke able to take to the field with pride in her heart, but also cement her name in the history books as the first ever woman to kick a goal for Hawthorn AFLW. Locke’s father Stu told ABC Radio that he had hope that his daughter would be the one to make history.
After years of emotional turmoil, a break from the game amidst COVID and finding her passion for the sport again, Smith looks forward to progressing her game with Hawthorn.
GVFNL NETBALL EUROA A GRADE WHAT a beautiful day it was for the last home and awayEuroagame.started with the centre pass but took a while to get the score on the board with Benalla showing Euroa they were not going to have it all the own way. Tylah Marchbank was making her presence known with several intercepts early. The Saints were making better use of the ball early in the quarter but the Magpies, with a strong second half of the term, finished one up at theEuroabreak.started the second quarter with a bit more drive and tightened up their game. Still plenty of pressure being applied in defence, and goalers Karly Wappett and Bree Poole were moving well in the ring and finishing with some lovely goaling. Euroa pushed further ahead at half time. At the start of the third, Benalla were working hard to tighten the score and the Maggies were making some unforced errors. Tylah continued to notch up intercepts and Bridget Hill was menacing around the centre court getting plenty of deflections. Going into the last quarter Euroa had an 11 goal lead but knew they could not take their foot off the pedal and seemed to be able to create space and play a more flowing game. Second and third efforts in defence end were giving the Maggies opportunities to extend their lead and they came away with a 16 goal win. The girls will be playing in an elimination final next week so hope we can see as many supporters as possible come along to cheer them on against Echuca in Seymour.Euroa 47 Benalla 31 Best Players awarded by the coach - Tylah Marchbank, Karly Wappett, Bree Poole. UNDER 17 THERE was the faint, almost palpable, hum of excitement around the U17 game between the Benalla Saints and the Euroa Magpies on Saturday. Both teams had experienced some heavy losses, both teams had shown signs of promise, and both teams desperately wanted to win the last game of the season. Benalla started off strongly, quickly establishing a five goal lead in the first quarter which helped build their confidence.Euroawere slower to start, wayward passes and simple errors reflecting the nervous tension. It wasn’t long however, before the Magpies were playing beautiful netball, narrowing the gap with clever passages of play Seamless teamwork and vocal encouragement became more obvious, with the building crowd of spectators helping to build the atmosphere.Thesecond and third quarters were a fantastic display of junior netball, as the lead swapped and changed between the two teams. There were intercepts, high leaping rebounds, tough physical contests and inspired moves and passes from all the Magpies which meant that going into the last quarter, Euroa had a slim two goal lead. But netball can be a cruel mistress.Nomatter how much the Magpies wanted to win the game, their last quarter allowed the Saints back in, and then the sea of red, black and white supporters carried Benalla home.
Euroa A grade makes the finals
Best players awarded by the coach: Marnie Salter, Tess Walker, Ruby Watson Euroa 49 Benalla 21
THE Magpies were dominant and strong from the first centre pass. Tash Reid, and later Ella Hill, used their height and shot with tremendous accuracy in the goals. Ruby Watson was her usual reliable self in goal attack, moving with speed and agility. Marnie Salter worked hard all game with an extremely solid performance in the mid court. Scarlett Trotter had a great game in wing defence with clever passes and many turnovers.Defensive pressure by Lily Fowler, Tess Walker, Oakley Paul and Maggie Pittock kept the Saints under constant pressure, providing many turn overs, intercepts and rebounds.Forfour quarters the Magpies dominated and played exceptionally well as a team, and came away with a welldeserved 28 goal win.
A disappointing loss to end what has been a challengingHoweverseason.well done to the U17 players who have turned up each week with smiles on their faces, their hair photo opportunity perfect, who have worked together as a team, who have laughed uproariously at often inappropriate moments, who have excitedly welcomed Billy O’Bree into the world, and who have willingly helped out around the club without beingWhilstasked.the wins may not have been as plentiful as they would have hoped, there is no doubt this group of girls are absolute winners anyway.Bestplayers awarded by the coach: Millie Watson, Molly Redfern, Laura FrewenBenalla 40 Euroa 35 UNDER 15
A GRADE PREVAIL: Euroa A Grade netballers will take on Echuca next week in Seymour in the first elimination final.
“We all hoped she’d get the first goal, I said to her today it doesn’t always go the way you want it to go, but today it did”, he said. In the midst of tragedy, Locke received a flood of support from her teammates and club, teammate Kaitlyn Ashmore said “We played on the MCG two days after her mum passed and she was just so resilient. And the way she goes about it, you know, she’s only young as well and it just means so much to the playing group to have her around”.Coach Bec Goddard was also full of praise for Locke, commenting on her resilience and courage taking the field on Saturday night, calling her “the most dangerous forward on ground”.
EVERY EFFORT: In a warm pre-spring day Euroa fought the good fight against a strong Benalla side.
“To have a reset and a break and to be able to miss footy, and actually reconnect with it, allowed me to come out in 2021 and 2022 and just enjoy playing, whether I was getting picked or not,” she said. “It’s been really good trying to develop that next layer, but also keep pushing and keep working on the role I normally play.” Both women are incomparably proud to be pulling on the brown and gold for the AFLW season, having done their time in respective representative sides, years in VFLW and earned their positions in the AFLW. Only time will tell how many more records will be made, history books will be rewritten and glass ceilings will be shattered by these remarkable young women that Euroa and surrounds are extremely proud of.
MOVE IT ON: Caitlyn Elliott looks forward for the next best pass.
Massive thanks goes out to Coach Andrew Hill, Team Manager Jenny Jager, Trainer Wes Jager for the countless hours spent on ensuring the thirds had a season and that all ran Euroasmoothly.11.4.70 defeated BenallaBest7.10.52Players: Charlie Watson, Cohen Paul, Keily Jager, Darby Wilson, Ryan Hill Goal kickers: Nic Hill (3), Sam Leigh (3), Ryan Hill (2), Keily Jager (1), Ned Ivill (1), Charlie Watson (1)
LIFE MEMBER: Club president and local legend Scott Watson was presented life membership to Euroa Football and Netball Club over the weekend after many years of membership and dedicated service to the club.
THE Euroa senior football side cemented third place on the Goulburn Valley League end-of-season ladder at the weekend with a hard-fought win over a very determined Benalla outfit. With a number of changes to the senior line-up Coach Rowan was nervous going into the round 18 clash against a side whose improvement in the second half of the season was there for all to Jacksee. Hellier came back into the team and immediately made a positive impact at the centre bounce with his bullocking clearance work matched by his fellow midfield gun in Ben Giobbi. Despite this dominance out of the middle, the Benalla side were able to rebound the ball well and give their tall forwards good supplyplacing a great deal of pressure on the Euroa defenders - which again was absorbed very well by the likes of Nate Trotter, Dan Garside and Ben Harrison.WithBenalla in the lead at the half-time break, the Euroa team re-grouped and set about getting the game back on their terms - this eventuated throughout the first half of the third term where the Magpies piled on five unanswered goals to wrestle the lead from the home team and put the game in their control.
Three teams loaded for finals
In what was another vintage performance from club games record holder Craig Bamford his best on ground effort puts him well and truly in the spotlight to not only lead his team to success in this finals series but indeed to perhaps capture a league medal for what has been an outstanding season. Craig was able supported by many in their route of the Benalla side - none other than classy veteran Klay Giovannini whose return to this team has certainly been a welcome bonus. With so much forward power in this side many might overlook the excellent way the midfield and defensive components of the team carry out their roles. Running the ball out of the backline helps to set up many attacking moves with the likes of Haiden Berry, Andrew Crosbie and Nic Asquith showing their ability to run all over the ground is a real weapon for coach McKernan.Withseveral players missing from this team in the win over Benalla, selection may prove to be a headache in week one of the finals - one that may well be a welcome headache.Euroa- 21.11.137 defeated Benalla - 1.2.8 Best players: Craig Bamford, Klay Giovannini, Robbie Wilson, Haiden Berry, Nic AsquithGoal kickers: Robbie Wilson (6), Harrison Lane (4), Craig Bamford (3), Nic Asquith (3), Daniel Yogarajah (2), Josh Robertson (1), Toby Martin (1), Nic Burke (1) UNDER 18 BLESSED with conditions for their final game of the season, the thirds boys were inspired to finish the year in the winner’s column. The inclusion of several u16 stars only bolstered the strength of the line-up, and for the first time all year coach Hill had a real selectionThedilemma.Magpies got off to the dream start with the first two goals of the game via Nic Hill and Sam Leigh before Benalla replied with two majors of their own, but a Keily Jager snap around the body in the final seconds of the quar-ter saw the Magpies take a sevenpoint lead into the first break. The Magpies broke the game open in the second quarter compiling five goals to Benalla’s nil with Charlie Watson leading the charge through the middle of the ground accompanied by Ryan Hill who was prolific in winning con-testant ball. This meant the Magpies went into the main break with a 36 point lead a real sniff of Benallavictory.came out firing after half time with frenetic pressure and urgency around the contest which sent the Mag-pies in to a momentary lapse of panic however, to the team and coaching staff credit, no damage was done on the scoreboard and composure was re-gained when Nic Hill went back and slotted a much needed goal. At the last break Euroa held a lead of 29 points, with one final effort required to secure the victory. Again, the Saints came out firing and put pressure on to the visiting side getting within eight points deep in the throes of the final term. When this pressure came, the back six went to another level in defence, spring boarding the ball forward where Cohen Paul and Darby Wilson continued to work tirelessly.Inthe end the Magpies proved to be too strong in what could be seen as a real team performance and one that the boys will remember for many years to come.
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GREAT SUCCESS: Jayden Gleeson looks happy with the team’s efforts, advancing on to the finals against Kyabram.
RESERVES A FINE end to the homeand-away component of season 2022 for the Euroa Reserves team meant another win and a cementing of second place in the process. This means this team will play against Kyabram in Tatura week one finals, Saturday, September 3. A win keep the double chance in play, a loss means an elimination semi-final the following week.
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Erish Uthayakumar, Jett Trotter, Nathan Stewart and Lachy Hill all being multiple goal-scorers throughout the afternoon.Acouple of players being called up from the Reserves team from last week again acquitted themselves very well - Linc McKernan giving it his all in the backline with a match highlight being Zac Gleeson ‘clunking’ a brilliant forward lead and mark which following by a goal - all inside the first minute of the third quarter.Thisside now looks with eager anticipation towards the 2022 finals series with a clash against Kyabram beckoning, in Tatura week one finals on Saturday, September 3. A win will see this team progress into a ‘doublechance’ semifinal against the winner of Mansfield and Echuca whilst a loss will mean the end to season 2022. Rich reward indeed. Euroa 17.15.117 defeated Benalla 15.7.97 Best players: Jayden Gleeson, Jack Hellier, Andrew Bell, Harrison Jarvie, Nate TrotterGoal kickers: Jett Trotter (3), Erish Uthayakumar (2), Nathan Stewart (2), Lachlan Hill (2), Max Gleeson (1), Jayden Gleeson (1), Zac Gleeson (1), Jack Hellier (1), Ben Bath (1), Harrison Jarvie (1), Peter Cairns (1)
SHOW HIM THE MONEY: Lachie Hill managed to bag two of Euroa’s best on the weekend, contributing greatly to their success.
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HOT ON HIS TAIL: Sam Mills makes moves under significant pressure from the Seymour side.
WHERE TO NEXT: Ben Creevey was in complete control of his performance, remaining cool, calm and collected.
2022 UNDER 13 PREMIERS: The 2022 under 13 premiership team put on an inspired performance all season to go undefeated and bring home the premiership.
PHOTOS: Matt Mills IN a fantastic show of determination and enthusiasm, the Euroa under 13 football team have won the 2022 Premiership flag. Undefeated all season, the Euroa under 13s were favorites for the win, but the match didn’t come without it’sOnchallenges.abeautiful sunny pre spring day the team were able to put their best feet forward and come out on top, after a tumultuous two years of disturbed play due to COVID restrictions and game cancellations. A fantastic show of support was present on the day, with family, friends and club supporters coming out in troves to watch the under 13s bring home the victory. The under 11 football team also played finals on the day, but were unfortunately bested on the day by Wandong.Astrong and admirable effort by the team members all throughout the season and on the day made for fantastic football - now the players will set their sights on next year.
The committee put thanks forward to all sponsors, club members, parents and those that have put in extra effort to help make the season the success that it was.
AWARD WINNERS: This year’s under 11 champions were announced and trophies were presented post finals.
CHAMPION NETBALLERS: The under 11 netballers were presented with their season’s awards as well, after playing a fantastic year of netball.
PREMIERS AND AWARD WINNERS: The under 13 award winners look happy with their performance and proud of their efforts.
Under 13 footballers win the flag
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