HAVE YOUR SAY — CALLING FOR PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS

2022 Flood Event Inquiry

Affected community members, councils and organisa ons across our region are being encouraged to contribute to the parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria, with submissions now open.

Local Member for Ripon Martha Hayle said, “The October floods impacted many communi es across our region –destroying homes, livelihoods, roads and community facili es. It is important that locals are heard as part of this inquiry, and that they can express what needs to improve ahead of any poten al future floods.

“I know that for many impacted residents and groups, the clean up is ongoing and the toll of this disaster goes well beyond the physical damage to proper es and homes.”

“The flood response and recovery is different community-to-community. It is cri cal that the inquiry hears from everyone – from Newbridge to Skipton, Avoca to Carisbrook, Bridgewater to Dunolly.”

The Legisla ve Council Environment and Planning Commi ee will inves gate the state’s preparedness for and response to the disaster.

The inquiry will look into the flood event as a whole and the areas affected, and consider factors such as what caused or contributed to the flood event including emergency services, government policy, flood mi ga on strategies, the Victoria planning framework and intends to follow up submissions by holding public hearings in flood -affected areas.

Wri en submissions will be accepted up to 5pm Monday, June 5

For more informa on and to make a submission, visit h p://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/floodinquiry

EMPLOYERS NOT PAYING SUB-CONTRACTORS

Locals are encouraged to get involved in the Parliamentary inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works.

Local Member for Ripon, Martha Hayle is a member of the Parliament of Victoria’s Environment and Planning Commi ee that will examine the mechanisms currently in place for sub-contractors to secure payments, along with opportuni es for improvements in the space.

While the Commi ee will be looking to improve the overall framework around subcontractor payments, it will not be looking to resolve individual ma ers.

The Commi ee is especially interested to hear from:

- Organisa ons who deal with ma ers related to the non-payment of subcontractors for completed works.

- Individuals and organisa ons who have experienced non-payment for completed work.

- Employers and subcontractors who have been involved with ma ers related to non-payment of subcontractors. The Commi ee intends to hold public hearings and will provide a report to parliament with findings and recommenda ons by 31 December 2023.Submissions close 19 May 2023.

To make a submission, visit h ps://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/subcontractorspay

Congratula ons and a sincere Thank you to every person involved in organizing and opening their magnificent studios for the Tiny Towns Arts Trail which was successfully held on the weekend before Anzac Day.

There were three great things about this event. It was organised by passionate and dedicated volunteers, it showcased the amazing ar sts in our Shire and it also brought tourists into the Shire who then spent me in our cafes and shops.

People love to see ar sts at work in their studios, to hear directly from ar sts about what inspires them to create their stunning work whilst at the same me hearing the incredible stories behind some of their crea ons.

Praises go to the 23 ar sts who entered in the “Tiny Towns Arts Trail Annual Arts Prizes” and a big thank you to the panelists who selected the winners and community members and visitors who voted in the People’s Choice Awards.

Greg Holland’s outstanding piece “Can something be done about this consump on” which won the Arts Prize was a thought-provoking piece and welldeserved winner.

The People’s Choice Award went to Jade Bishop for his incredible charcoal drawing “Ta Moko”.

I understand this was his first exhibited artwork which is amazing.

Arts and culture is important for both the wellbeing of our community, a rac ng tourists and newcomers from all over, the Tiny Towns Arts Trail delivers on both of these points.

Once again thank you to all the volunteers and ar sts involved, you have delivered yet another great event.

Mayor, Cr. Grace La Vella

Station Update

Locals will have heard we’re reac va ng the Maryborough Railway Sta on but what does it mean?

We’re fortunate to be home to the iconic Maryborough Railway Sta on and to have such a rich goldfields history in our region.

The redevelopment aims to celebrate this and transform the Sta on into a local and visitor hub and a renowned tourism a rac on.

The current stage will see the crea on of a visitor interpreta on centre where local residents, and visitors to Maryborough, will be able to enjoy a range of experiences from the fun and imagina ve to the informa ve.

A new digital and interac ve experience will tell the story of aspects of our local history – with a special emphasis on the story of the sta on and of gold –through graphic panels, anima on and other interac ve elements.

The newly enhanced visitor interpreta on centre will be in the same loca on as before – with a new entry to be created via The Sta on Café Restaurant Bar.

To find out more about the projects – including more detail around what the project includes, visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/sta onproject

Out Now

The latest edi on of our Community Update magazine is hot off the press! It’s available to read online now at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ communityupdate

It will also arrive in your le erbox early May.

In this edi on we are invi ng feedback on the magazine – by par cipa ng you’ll go in the running to win an iPad.

You can complete the form in the magazine or online at www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/tellus

We bring you the last 10 Nominees for the Dunolly Team of 150Years.

Photo by Jodie Dernehl

41. Kevin Ryan

Dunolly B&F 1962 1963 Coach Premiership 1962 1963 Dunolly's coach Kevin Ryan was a tower of strength. He outrucked his rivals, marked well and dominated all over the ground. The Dunolly coach Kevin Ryan said his team's 1963 premiership win this season climaxed probably one of the club's most memorable seasons. The team at one stage was in danger of losing its place in the four. “Fortunately, we kicked on at the right stage to win our way”

42. A. Sheehan

Premierships 1903, 1904, 1907, 1909, 1910 RU 1906, 1908 A fine mark by E. Hickey, followed by brisk centre play by Sheehan enabled A. Rohde to snap a behind. 1905 Gathercole took the ball along the wing with Sheehan helping out. E. Game and Sheehan were par cipa ng in fine work for Dunolly. Sheehan led Dunolly’s next a ack. A fine mark by W. Taylor, and a meteoric dash by Sheehan, seemed to be Dunolly’s last effort.

43. R. Scheele

Dunolly Premierships

1903 1904 1907 1909

A consistent and invaluable performer, his fitness, accurate kicking to team mates and controlled aggression at the ball are just a few of his many strengths. He was an unselfish team man who later in his career played in the middle of heavy traffic and he kicked goals.

44. Edward Skane

Premierships 1895 1898

RU 1894 Played 1891 to 1902 Edward Skane did grand work marking and splendid service; he was ever reliable. 1899, Captain Skane deserves the highest credit as he was best on the ground. He showed them by example and led them out of many possible defeats to victory.

45. Atrel Turner

R/U 1983 Coach 1982 1983 Maryborough

Premierships 1972 1974 kick bullet stab passes. He got Dunolly into two grand finals a er a 23year gap.

Atrel’s coaching in 1982, really helped the improvement of our young players. His dedica on and discipline were factors involved in the improvement of both our younger and older players. He was “The General” a great disciplinarian and a no fuss task master. Playing at full forward in 1982 Atrel kicked 27 goals in a game and finished with 107 goals for the season. Atrel was in the best players in the losing Grand Final team playing at centre half forward.

47. Graeme Wa s

Premierships 1958 1959

1961 1962 1963 1969 RU

1960 1964 v/c 1963

1969

Probably the most loyal player to pull on the boots for the Dunolly Football club. To play in 6 Premierships in 11 years, the same as Bernie Lanfranchi says it all. Perhaps the way Chong a acked the ball spoke for itself, straight ahead, flat out then straight back to his opponent ready to go again. Chong was not big in statue about 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) who played mostly at full back on good full forwards. He was admired by everyone, really good on and off the field, that made him a great clubman.

48.KevinWa s Dunolly Premierships

1960 Under 18, Seniors

1961 1962 1963 R/U

1966 and he played li le football a er that.

1961 1962

1963 RU 1956 1957

1964 Coach

1965 Maurice came out of the juniors a er winning the Junior League Best and Fairest in 1954, and the rest is history. Peanut was only of average size about 5 foot seven inches (170 cm) but played above his height, who read the play well. He was very quick with great ball skills. He coached in 1965 but had knee problems and that was the end of a great career. Combined with his brothers Chong and Boof, they played in 14 premierships.

50. Max Wa s Ru 1956 (BOG) 1957

Dunolly B&F 1954

1955 MDFL B&F

1956 He came from Sea Lake to teach at Dunolly and he was a real leader. He was a bustling centreman, he would a ack the ball and get it out to his teammates. He was a human steam train, he knew only one waystraight ahead and when he got the ball he would

1964 Kevin was centre half forward in the three senior premierships and that posi on is o en regarded as the toughest on the field. He was best on the ground in the 1962 Grand Final and in 1963 he won the Dunolly Goal Kicking Award with 36 goals. He was an extremely accurate le foot kick with an easygoing temperament and he really enjoyed kicking a goal. He played in the losing 1965 Preliminary Final where Dunolly were very inaccurate. He injured his shoulder in

1954 Coach 1955 Max was a very talented ball player; he was quick and correct. He ed in the MDFL Best and Fairest together with Jack Dever (Primrose), Bill Ebery (Carisbrook) and Ray Herbert Campbells Creek who all were excellent players. Max went to Maryborough Football club and sadly damaged his knee. He con nued and coached Bealiba for several seasons and tried to make several comebacks but his knee failed him. His brothers Eddie, Geoff and Terry all played in the Dunolly 1963 premiership.

People’s Choice Winner 2023

The trail has come to a close and the votes cast in the Tiny Towns Arts Trail People's Choice Award have been counted.

In 2023, the winner of the People's Choice Award is Jade Bishop for his striking charcoal drawing entitled 'Ta Moko'. Congratulations Jade!

Jade will be the recipient of the $300 People’s Choice prize sponsored by Priority 1 Property in Dunolly.

Puzzleflat Gallery would like Thank the 200 plus visitors who came during the trail weekend to enjoy the exhibition and cast their votes. Well done to the Tiny Towns Arts Trail Team!

‘ Kathie's Place" by Newbridge artist Teresa Siesmaa, came a very close second in the voting with only a difference of a single vote!

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