TWR Vol 38, Issue 27, 6 September 2023

CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS

NEW: welcome@thewelcomerecord.com.au TO BE DELETED: welcomerecords@iinet.net.au (will no longer work at the end of September)

NEW PUBLIC OFFICE HOURS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 10 am—12.30 pm

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Women’s Health Week 4-8 September It’s Women’s Health Week and community health nurses at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) are encouraging women of all ages to increase their knowledge to help make informed decisions about their health.

MDHS Community Health Nurse Nicole Powers said “We all lead busy lives and women o en don’t put themselves first. This is a great me to learn about what local services are here to support you and how you can find the informa on you need to take care of your health.”

Maryborough District Health Service runs a dedicated ‘Well Women’s Clinic’ in Maryborough, Avoca and Dunolly.

The clinics provide women with a place to have a comprehensive health check or gain confiden al advice from a specialist female nurse.

“We’re here to support women make informed decisions about their health, with informa on that's easy to understand,” said Ms Powers.

Women can receive preventa ve healthcare or advice about cervical screening, including selfcollec on, contracep on and family planning advice, breast checks and advice on selfexamina on and support with all stages of menopause, including peri-menopause.

Ms Powers added “It’s very important to keep your breast checks and cervical screening upto-date. All women and people with a cervix aged between 25

“We’re here to support women make informed decisions about their health, with information that's easy to understand.”

MDHS Community Health Nurse Nicole Powers

and 74 years are encouraged to have a cervical screening test every five years.

The self-collec on method is a game changer. You can take your own sample with a swab and without a speculum, so it’s much less invasive.”

The Well Women’s Clinic consulta ons and tests are FREE and it’s easy to make a booking.

The upcoming Well Women’s Clinic dates for Dunolly (MDHS Campus, Havelock Street) are: Wednesday 20 September and Thursday 26 October.

The MDHS team will be at Maryborough Parkrun on Saturday 9 September, giving members of the community the chance to find out more about the Well Women’s Clinic.

Where: Goldfields Reservoir, Maryborough.

When: Saturday 9 September 8:00am-9:00am.

Everyone’s welcome, whether you want to run, jog, walk or stroll.

For more informa on and Well Women’s Clinic dates visit mdhs.vic.gov.au/well-womensclinic or call 03 5461 0333 and press 1 to make a booking.

Women’s Health Week 2023 Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is running a na onwide campaign to help women grow their knowledge about their health and make informed health decisions.

Sign up to the campaign to receive ar cles videos and podcasts, delicious recipes, health ps and tools.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night Each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club, Separa on Street - 6:00-11:30pm each week. All players and public welcome with $5 entry, lucky door prizes, bar, meals

available, CASH ONLY VENUE

Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2 pm Dunolly Golf Club Presents Jefferson Smith The Dunolly Golf Club will be holding a fundraiser music a ernoon from 1pm onwards.

Jefferson Smith will be playing from a portable stage on the first fairway powered en rely by the sun. This off-grid power supply has been kindly loaned to us by Greenbank Solar for the a ernoon.

We are excited to see Jefferson Smith return to the Golf Club to entertain us once again.

We are also thrilled to have Greenbank Solar joining in the fun and loaning the power supply and demonstrat to anyone interested in off-grid living how these advanced systems can make remote power so easily achievable.

Entry is a gold coin dona on, fully licenced bar and catering by Dunolly CFA .

Tarnagulla Vintage Fair Sunday, September 10, 2023. 9 am—3 pm It’s Back for 2023!

Don’t miss out on vintage stalls along Commercial Road, Stalls and Entertainment in the Soldiers Memorial Park; historical displays in the Victoria Theatre; Vintage car and caravan displays, High teas with special guest Queen Victoria, Apron parades, Best groomed Moustache and Beard Compe on, live music provided by Goldfields Music Club Inc. throughout the day - a fun packed day full of ‘vintagy’ and fabulous shenanigans.

Bought to you by Southern Loddon Tourism Inc. Tarnagulla Strictly Vintage Fair on Facebook Enquiries: tarnagullastrictlyvintage@gmail.com

98 Commercial Road Tarnagulla Takeaway Groceries Gifts

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Bealiba Reservoir Commi ee

Community Day Working Bee Sunday 10th September from 9.30am at the Bealiba Reservoir.

All community members and users of the Reservoir Precinct are encouraged to a end and to bring any tools that would help in assis ng eg. rakes and shovels.

We are also asking everyone to RSVP for a Sausage Sizzle by 8th September.

For any ques ons please contact: Jenny 0409 936 340 or Daena 0438 049 961

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Our agricultural and pastoral socie es play an integral role in our rural and regional communi es.

Without them, our annual shows, which are a cornerstone of country life, wouldn’t happen at all.

That’s why I’m so excited the State Labor Government is suppor ng these incredible groups with a new round of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program – offering grants of up to $10,000 to eligible projects.

The grant program is NOW OPEN and will offer agricultural and pastoral socie es the opportunity to upgrade or establish new facili es, while crea ng opportuni es for further collabora on and partnerships with businesses.

It will also offer these socie es the opportunity to elevate their event planning and encompass innova ve ways to engage people at rural and regional shows, including online livestock exhibi ons and the integra on of

virtual technology.

Eligible projects for funding can include improving showground ameni es like fencing and shade covers, or further enhancing onfarm biosecurity planning.

I strongly recommend all our agricultural and pastoral socie es to apply for funding through the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program, and I would be more than happy to write a support le er on their behalf to the Minister for Agriculture.

Please contact my office for any further informa on or a support le er via 5461 1255 or email Martha.Hayle @parliament.vic.g ov.au To learn more about the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program and to apply, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.

Applica ons close Friday, 13 October 2023.

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LOCAL GOURMET COOKING

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Students Recycle Plastic Caps

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ast month we told you about our partnership with The Good Op Shop and Castlemaine Secondary College to support their purchase of a plas c bo le lid shredder and a mel ng injector machine and mould to make new products out of shredded, melted plas c.

We are now excited to announce that our Maldon branch is a collec on point for the No.2 & No.4 plas c lids to support the work the kids are doing.

Lids can be cleaned and dropped into our Maldon Branch at 81 High Street, Maldon or to recep on at Castlemaine Secondary College.

Head into our Maldon branch to pick up a printed info sheet for future reference.

To keep up with the students’ progress and see the products they make, follow them on Instagram @recapplas cs_project We love collabora ng on projects like this.

If your organisa on or group has a project that needs funds, and it fits into our eligibility criteria, chat with a staff member today or head to our website for more informa on: Partnerships, Scholarships & Programs - MDFSL (maldoncb.com.au) Community Bank Maldon & District

B Hele Jesse

ow lucky we are to have a butcher in town...Con nuing the old age tradi on in keeping us fed.

My first weakness was the Homemade peppery saveloys, a real wintery treat. Then my neighbour recommended the Beef Schnitzel a five minute meal you can top with mushrooms, creamy pasta or vegetables.

They say you can tell a quality butcher by his sausages, plump and meaty boas ng lots of flavours.

Lamb trimmed and ready to go is temp ng. I look at the glossy steaks in vacuum seal jackets and ask “Could I eat all that?”

If you thought your cabana days were over - combina ons of flavours and spices will delight.

A ‘come and get me’ is the sign “Come in like a bat out of hell for Meatloaf!,” It will be a winner.

At the moment, my favourite is the clever ‘Pin wheels’, rolled and wrapped with puff pastry, cheese, capsicum, beef mince and secret herbs and spices.

I too can be a ‘Gourmet Cook’ with the help of our Butcher.

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The more we highlight differences we are causing a divide in thinking …. We must allow everyone to own their sen ments and the freedom to express their views at the polls.

Mayor Cr Grace La Vella

The Voice to Parliament Referendum On Wednesday 30 August, the Prime Minister announced Saturday 14 October as the date for the significant Voice to Parliament Referendum.

Australia has had a total of 44 nation-wide referendums since 1901, some of which have been held at the same time with several different questions being asked.

Eight of the 44 have been successful those being in 1906 Senate Elections; 1910 State Debts; 1928 State Debts; 1946 Social Services; 1967 Aboriginal People; 1977 Referendums; 1977 Retirement of Judges; 1977 Senate Casual Vacancies.

In May 1967, the most successful referendum in history to date was held on the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution.

The vote focused public attention on the fact that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were treated as second-class citizens. 90.77 per cent of Australians voted to amend the Constitution.

This change meant that Aboriginal people would be counted as part of the population and acknowledged as equal citizens, and that the Commonwealth would be able to make laws on their behalf.

Central Goldfields Councillors, after lengthy discussion, have agreed to remain neutral in our position.

We represent the whole of the community with a cross section of beliefs and views. it is not our role to direct the community’s choices, it is however our job to inform.

Council officers have undertaken to provide a link on our Central Goldfields website directly to the Australian Government’s Voice website which will provide residents with the informa on needed to make an informed decision.

Council has also developed a Reconcilia on Ac on Plan in consulta on with the Dja Dja Wurrung which is currently with Reconcilia on Australia for review, and we hope to adopt this plan in the coming months.

That said, not having a formal plan has not hindered our ongoing work with and support for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders in our community. Regardless of the cons tu on, every effort should be made to close the gap.

I would also like to add, the Referendum is a discussion not a sales pitch. I believe both sides of the Yes/No debate are currently doing each other an injus ce.

Rate No ces Central Goldfields Shire property owners will have or should expect to soon receive their 2023-2024 rate no ce in the mail or by email.

You might no ce some changes to this year’s no ces.

They have been made to meet updated legisla on to ensure transparency and fairness for all.

The changes relate to payment plans, order of payments, differen al ra ng categories and owner details.

For more informa on about rates, including how they have been calculated and the payment op ons available, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ rates As always, should you have any ques ons on your rates no ce, please don’t hesitate to give our Rates team a call on (03) 5461 0610.

Maryborough Aerodrome Advisory Group EOI now open

We are inviting expressions of interest for a new advisory group that will provide expert advice and guidance to Council on the management, development, operation, and maintenance of the Maryborough Aerodrome.

To find out more and to submit an EOI visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/aerodromeadvisory-group

Community Sa sfac on Survey Interviewing for Council’s annual Community Sa sfac on Survey has now commenced.

Through un l the end of September, your household might receive a call from Na onal Field Service – who will ask you a range of ques ons about the different services Council provides.

The informa on you provide will help us to iden fy ways to provide improvement or more effec ve service delivery to our residents.

Your details and individual responses are confiden al, and we appreciate your valuable feedback.

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Reduce Lithium-ion Battery Fire Risk In the past 12 months, Victoria’s fire services responded to at least one significant lithium-ion ba ery-related fire each week and expect this trend to increase.

If lithium-ion ba eries are damaged, misused, or don’t meet compliance standards, they pose a serious fire risk, par cularly when connected to chargers.

Once lithium-ion ba eries catch fire they can develop dangerous, self-sustaining flames and release shrapnel and toxic gas.

E-bikes, e-scooters and electric vehicles make our lives easier, but it’s important to use and maintain them correctly to minimise the risk of fire.

They are different to single-use lithium ba eries in that they are rechargeable and usually built into the device it powers.

Most of these incidents are preventable, so keep these ps in mind: ¨ Purchase products from reputable suppliers. ¨ Only use chargers and cords that are supplied with the device. ¨ Don’t modify or tamper with the ba eries and the appliances they power. ¨ Only charge ba eries on

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hard surfaces in a room where a smoke alarm is present.

Don’t use ba eries or devices that show signs of swelling, leaking or overhea ng.

If your e-product catches fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Don’t try to put the fire out yourself, as ba eries involved in fire can release toxic gases and generate

mul ple explosions.

Never throw lithium-ion ba eries in your regular waste or recycling collec on bins.

Many ba ery fires start in household bins, garbage trucks and waste facili es.

Learn more about lithium-ion ba eries on h ps:// www.cfa.vic.gov.au/planprepare/fires-in-the-home/ charging-and-ba ery-safety

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Kids To Tell “Sticking Together” Stories and Win! ‘S cking Together’ is a primary school compe on encouraging students to share how they “s ck together” in their classrooms, schools and community through words or photographs that reflect our Australian values of ‘Fair go’, ‘Mateship’, ‘Respect’ and ‘Inclusion’.

Primary school children across Australia are invited to share their stories as part of the popular na on-wide Aussie of the Month Schools’ program – the younger sibling to the Australian of the Year Awards, which is run by Auspire - Australia Day Council WA as part of the Na onal Australia Day Council Network.

Aussie of the Month Ambassador, 2023 Australia’s Local Hero recipient of the Australian of the Year Awards and founder of Turbans 4 Australia, Amar Singh is encouraging schools to get involved. www.t4a.org.au “Mateship, community and sharing are at the heart of our rich and diverse Australian culture and this fabulous ini a ve is a great opportunity for children to show how they express these Aussie values by s cking together,” he said.

Amar has shared a special message on his TikTok Channel to encourage teachers, kids, and school communi es to get on board.

This exci ng ini a ve as part of the popular Aussie of the Month program, which gives recogni on to students for their par cipa on and contribu on to the community 20 lucky schools can win their share of RRP $20,000 worth of Pilot Pen classroom sta onery prize packs including gel pens, whiteboard markers, ballpoints, refills, erasable highlighters and Sellotape safety dispensers.

“Mateship, community and sharing are at the heart of our rich and diverse Australian culture … a great opportunity for children to show how they express these Aussie values by ‘sticking together’.” Amar Singh

Prize packs to win

“Families and schools are doing it tough right now and we are delighted to support schools by offering up some of our most popular school sta onery items”-.

Jarrad Murray, head of marke ng, Pilot Pen Australia. www.pilotpen.com.au To register for the program and enter the promo on visit www.aussieo hemonth.org.au Entries closes on 22 September 2023.

Aussie of the Month recognises outstanding contribu on to the primary school community and broader society and rewards students who display values such as respect, inclusion, mateship and a fair go. Aussie of the Month runs during the school year from February to November and is simple for schools to implement with all program materials provided including Aussie of the Month cer ficates, lapel pins and Pilot Pen sta onery prizes SLUDGEBUSTERS P/L Septic tank cleaning Grease traps EPA LICENCE 5461 2975 Mobile 0417 598 614 Greg Butler AT BETTER THAN REASONABLE RATES

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Catholic Church, Dunolly

St John’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

There will be Mass at St Mary's church Dunolly at 8.30am on Sunday 10th September.

‘Glory and praise to His name’ R. Mecredy

Bealiba Public Hall Every Sunday 3 pm.

Wednesday Bible Study Dunolly 10.30; Bealiba 11 am Contact Veronica for more informa on 0427 345 577

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Tanya Dunbar will lead worship and Holy Communion on Sunday, September 10th at 9.30am.

UCAF will meet on Thursday, September 7th at 1.30pm in the church. The theme is flowers and devo ons will be led by Marg Price.

Uni ng emergency relief will next visit Dunolly on Thursday September 14.

The $5.00 bag sale con nues at the Op Shop. Opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00am.

‘Be joyful in hope, pa ent in afflic on, pa ent in prayer.’

Romans 12:12 Linda Pickering

St John’s Anglican Church, Dunolly

Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nigh ngale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964 Please contact for service dates and mes.

Davies Street Bealiba Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month.

FREE IMMUNISATIONS IN DUNOLLY

Central Goldfields Shire Council’s Immunisa on Team are running FREE immunisa on sessions in Dunolly from now un l November, 2023.

The sessions are FREE for all vaccina ons on the Na onal Immunisa on Programs for ALL AGES. DUNOLLY- Held at the Dunolly Senior Ci zens Club, 21 Bull Street, Dunolly. All sessions will be held between 10 to 11.30am on the following dates: Wednesday 27 September; Wednesday 25 October; Wednesday 22 November.

Bookings are preferred. To book contact Council’s Immunisa on Services team on 0428 894 724 or email immunisa on@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

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I am si ng on the back verandah in the early Spring sunshine - nice work if you can get it.

There was a blue moon the other night to see winter out.

This epidemic of bad spelling seems to have invaded the world of TV adver sing. On the other night, a car dealer promised comprehansive (sic) service for his vehicles.

I fear I may be becoming a ‘nit picker’ about this. My tablet is having a hissy fit about that word and wants to spell it correctly.

I was exploring the back of the top shelf of the fridge the other day. It is hard to see in there without bending.

I spo ed a familiar container and pulled it out, trying to remember what was in it.

Removing the lid revealed a solid mat of mould all over the pineapple I had put in there, fully intending to use it up soon.

Tossed it out for the birds - don't know if they ate it or not but the Maggie's are looking really healthy.

Speaking of birds, the li le birds that explored the small round hole in the verandah ceiling as a nes ng place are back again. By their markings they are New Holland Honeyeaters but they are ny .

DUNOLLY AND MARYBOROUGH DISTRICTS FUNERAL SERVICE Specialising in prepaid and prearranged funerals with special pensioner discounts

5461 1979 If no answer call:

I wish whoever is pu ng those " find the odd one out" puzzles on Facebook would stop it.

They seem to compel one to look for it, and it boggles the eyes trying to find it, and they are not usually very hard.

ROSIE

49 Alma Street Maryborough 3465 We conduct a mobile veterinary service throughout the Maryborough area

DUNOLLY AREA EVERY SECOND TUESDAY

We are available for · House calls for small animal consultations, vaccinations etc. · Routine farm consultations. · Routine horse and farm visits including pregnancy testing and horse dentistry.

John: 0418 995 424

All appointments for call-outs must be made before midday on a Tuesday.

Jono: 0437 099 624

Of ice hours - 5461 4466 After hours service available

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HURRY! HURRY! FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER AT 4PM MARKS THE CLOSE OF OUR FANTASTIC SALE. Last day of $5 a bag for any clothing, shoes , bags etc from the Op Shop clothing racks.

Folk have been cramming their bags - which are provided by Op Shop - in unprecedented numbers.

Goods are sailing out of the place. The following week will involve much work for our volunteer staff, as we set up the shop ready for clothing suitable for our warmer months.

There will be light co ons and summer footwear available again at Op Shop.

Outdoor ac vi es are also well supplied by Op Shop. Picnic hampers and baskets, outdoor pla ers and drink ware, everything to make hay while the sun shines.

Frying pans and cook pots that cost only a dollar or three and can

blacken over a campfire without concern. Cooking utensils with longer handles and plenty of air ght containers of many shapes and sizes.

Our blankets have gone to the dogs - keeping our friendly pets warm in the winter but sheets make good ground cover and the supply of cushions at Op Shop is quite amazing.

So come to Op Shop to welcome the warmer weather and clothing to suit, a er this Friday; our last $5 a bag of Winter wear sale day.

The Op Shop Team

Parking in Maryborough CBD Recently, local business community and service providers have been calling on Central Goldfields Shire Council to enforce parking restrictions in Maryborough. Since early August, Council’s Local Laws team have been patrolling the Maryborough CBD. This month, fines will be issued for those not complying with restrictions complementing Maryborough Police, who have recently been enforcing parking in loading zones and no standing areas.

We urge community members to support these changes, which will increase the turnover of car parking spaces and be er support the local business community.

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Dunolly Golf Club

DUNOLLY BOWLING CLUB

The 2023 Championships concluded for the men on Saturday, on a beau ful sunny spring-like day.

The course played very well, thanks to the hard working team who spent many hours ge ng the course ready during the week.

Wednesday 6th September was Dunolly’s last Winter Jackpot Pairs for the season, thank you to all the bowlers from clubs who faithfully came each fortnight. Some days were sunny and a pleasure to play bowls, other days the chill factor was !!, when is the final game over.

Saturday 9th September will be our Opening Day, this will start at 1.00pm for a game of bowls, then for all bowlers a BBQ a er the game, over the past weeks, no ces had been placed in The Welcome Record, which stated the event was “casual dress” but only Uniforms are to be worn. Emails have been sent out, Sunday 3rd September, SMS messages were sent to most bowlers, asking if they were interested, l know that there were issues with the internet over the past weekends.

It is extremely difficult to cater for any event if no or very li le responses are received, when ordering from supermarkets, usually a week or two no ce is required.

17th September is a prac ce match against Avoca, there is a no ce that awaits your name in the outside no ceboard.

Hannah Delconte, Publicity Officer

The results were as follows: A Grade scratch. Rob Scholes 76 73. 149 A Grade net.

Jamie Polinelli 70 69. 139 B Grade scratch. Greg Dobbin. 82 85 167 B Grade net.

Thang Nguyen. 64 69 133 Congratula ons to all winners!

Nearest the pin winners were Jamie Polinelli on the 5th and 16th, and Josh Hunt on the 6th.

Winner of the day’s compe on was Nick Earl with 74 10. 64 The women’s championship concludes next Saturday, with the result in the balance.

Shenae Hunt, Cheryl Lovel and Jenny Lovel are all in with a chance to win.

Next week we will take a break from stroke compe on and come up with a slightly more entertaining format!

Hope to see you all there.

Ian Arnold

Dunolly Football Netball Club Needs YOU! SEPTEMBER 15: Maryborough - GrandFinal.

This is a major Fundraiser for DFNC AND they URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH CATERING. Please Contact: dunollyfncsecretary@gmail.com

Lovel’s Septic Tank Cleaning Service For all your sep c cleaning needs trust the family with over 30 years experience.

Servicing Dunolly and surrounding areas.

For prompt service at extremely reasonable rates call: Mark 0428 179 870 or leave a message on 5468 1212

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