TWR Volume 38 No. 30 Wednesday, 27 September, 2023

IMPORTANT:

Dunolly Residents should have been no fied by their internet providers that NBN will be undertaking major upgrades from Oct. 5 - 19, 2023 which may at mes affect their Internet service.

In addi on, As we are changing our Internet provider, our phone line may be affected but we will be able to read our emails.

CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS

Please use ONLY this main email address to reach us : welcome@thewelcomerecord.com.au

Thank you for your pa ence & support.

The TWR Team

El Nino Declared call for farmer registrations

Rural Aid, one of Australia’s trusted rural charities is encouraging farmers to reach out for assistance as the Bureau of Meteorology officially declares an El Nino event.

The El Nino weather pattern means hot, dry seasons that trend towards drought.

Rural Aid CEO John Walters said “The announcementoftheElNino weather pattern will bring a lot of unwelcome memories to the surface for our farmers, who’ve been anxiously watching land and waterways dry up.

“The past drought was regarded as the worst in living memory for the majority of the country, and it’s understandable that many farmers are scared of going through that again.

“We’ve already seen a huge increase in requests for emergency hay and household drinking water from farmers right across the country,” Mr Walters said.

“In the past four months, requests to Rural Aid for emergency drinking water have increased by 240%, and our free water tank offer was exhausted in just four hours with more than 95 applications. We’re aiming to deliver another 50 water tanks by

demand. Rural Aid helps farmers with hay, drinking water, financial assistance, counselling and volunteers; all at no cost to our primary producers, thanks to the generosity of the Australian public and our corporate partners

“

I’m encouraging farmers who are finding themselves overwhelmed to give our rural based counselling team a call for a free chat” he concluded.

Primary producers are urged to register at: www.ruralaid.org.au or by calling 1300 327 624.

Young people whose parents receive welfare payments are far less likely to be working or studying in late adolescence, according to research by the Australian Ins tute of Family Studies (AIFS). Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, said this research is further proof that young people experiencing economic disadvantage have not been ge ng the support and interven ons they need.

“Young people have been consistently overlooked. We want to see more community-led ini a ves like the Burnie Works ‘Every Day Counts’ school a endance campaign, which

empowered young people to explore the issues that impact their ability to a end school, and iden fy youth-led ways to support school a endance. Their solu on was an adver sement which shows primary and secondary school-aged children being affected prac cally and emo onally when their friends don’t come to school. “Evidence shows that targeted investment in community-led projects like this across the country will help break the cycle of intergenera onal disadvantage and improve outcomes for young people,” Minister Rishworth said. The study revealed adolescents had 80% higher odds of not being

in employment or in educa on or training at age 18–19 if a parent received welfare for 3.5 years or more over a 15-year period and 51% higher odds if their parent received any welfare.

The research used survey responses from the ongoing na onal study Growing Up in Australia: Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) – which has been tracking thousands of Australian children for two decades – paired with Centrelink data for the primary parents from 2002 to 2017.

AIFS conducts research to increase understanding of Australian families and the issues that affect them; see aifs.gov.au

“We’re encouraging farmers to reach out and register with Rural Aid NOW.”

Friday, September 29, 2023

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night

Each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club, Separa on Street.

6:00pm 11:30pm each week. All players and public welcome with $5 entry. Lucky door prizes, bar, meals available.

CASH ONLY VENUE

Feature Friday - September 29 2023!

It will be a fun night for all with the Feature band, The CompleteUnknowns, keeping us well entertained for a set along with the Open Mic acts too. It will be a special Grand Final this year with Collingwood back in the big game on Saturday, so get out to the Dunolly Golf Club for some music & dancing to get you started the night before.

Any enquiries to Sue on 0412 549 981.

Friday October 6 - 8th, 2023

Laanecoorie Gold Bash 2023

Laanecoorie Lakeside Park, Victoria. FREE ENTRY h ps://www.facebook.com/search/top?oorie% 20gold%20bash

The Veggie Garden Workshop

Saturday October 7, 2023

1pm – 5 pm

Gardening Workshop with Peter Lehmann, Permaculture Teacher from the garden of Earthly

Have be er success at growing food; increased yields; growing from seed; best varie es for Central Goldfields region and changing climate condi ons, building healthy soils; dealing with plant pests and diseases, and a Q & A Session.

Where: The Dunolly Community Garden, 94 Maude Street, Dunolly.

Annual General Mee ng

The Annual General Mee ng for the Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre will be on Wednesday, 11 October at 10 am.

Farewell Mel

It’s been a tough week at our Community Bank where we are coming to terms with the fact that we are losing a valuable team member, and even though Mel spends the majority of her work me without other staff around her, she is definitely a well-regarded part of our team. Mel has been a Customer Service Officer at the Community Bank in Dunolly since July 2015 and is a part of the very fabric of Dunolly, having been involved in a number of groups and projects throughout her me with us. The Dunolly community can be confident that she is staying in the district, having taken up a classroom support posi on with Dunolly Primary School.

Mel says “The last 8 years at Dunolly Bendigo Bank have been an amazing experience for me and I would love to thank the Dunolly Community for being so welcoming and accommoda ng of me! I have gained so many wonderful friendships from my role at the bank and I will cherish them for a life me! My customers are the best customers in the world and I am going to miss you all dearly!!”

We wish Mel and her family all the best for the future. For anyone interested in filling the permanent, part- me role le by Mel, see our ad in today’s paper on Pg. 13 or head to h ps:// www.seek.com.au/job/70141661

‘SPRING FLING’ RAFFLE

We drew our raffle prizes on the day, with the following winners:

1st prize: second-hand wheelbarrow filled with goodies with thanks to Tony Macer and Crameri’s Mitre 10: Moira.

2nd prize: $100 Woolworths card with thanks to Woolworths Maryborough: Bruce.

3rd prize: hair care pack with thanks to Dunolly Hairdressing: Jeane e.

4th prize: 6 bo les of red wine with thanks to Railway Hotel Dunolly: Ric.

5th prize: 6 bo les of red with thanks to Railway Hotel Dunolly: Wendy.

6th prize: laundry basket’o’goodies with thanks to Dunolly CFA, Dunolly Museum and Carol Dodson: Brian.

7th prize: milkshake maker with thanks to True Blue Brew: Colin

8th prize: sterling silver stud earrings: Rhonda.

9th prize: pot of honey with thanks to Nat in the Hat: Mandy

Kath Ryan

MRC RAFFLE WINNER.

Drawn at the town market on Sunday. Congratula ons Karina, winner of the load of wood. Thank you to all that supported us.

Reminder: Ladies of Moliagul Get Together on Wednesday October 4th at 1pm - always good to catch up for a cuppa and a chat. Will be good to get back ‘out and about’ a er the cold winter, hope to see you there.

Lyn Gale

Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre

18 Havelock St

Mon -Thu 9:30 - 3pm

Dunolly Arts Hub

Corner of Thompson & Alice Streets.

SPRING FLING SUCCESS!

Our Spring Fling with the much-loved ‘Upcycled Runway’ was a huge success!

My thanks to all who a ended and supported us on the day. Thanks to the volunteers who set up displays - Mike and Sharon Hiley with woodwork and croquet, Rhonda Gloury with her card making, Faye Arnold and Lynda Vater with mosaic making, Lisa Mahon with her cu ngs.

Special thanks to Coliban Water and EnviroShop

Newstead for their factual and very helpful displays. Thanks to Melissa Freemantle and Faye Nicholson for manning the entry desk; thanks to Faye Arnold, Carol Dodson, Colleen Fogarty, and Jeane e Richards for the delicious nibbles, and of coursemy utmost respect and thanks to the wonderful ‘musos’ who supplied such fantas c tunes to entertain the crowd, Nat, Jonesy and band. The wonderful music really set the tone for the day. The highlight of the day was our ‘Upcycled Runway’, which was an u er delight.

Our compe tors showed fabulous showmanship as they paraded the runway in front of an apprecia ve audience, wearing fabulous clothing fashioned from op shop finds, cra stalls, vintage finds, and a lot of cleverness!

Thanks to Susie, Carole, Kim, Nicola, Jenny, Rhonda, Colleen, Sue (wearing a collar fashioned from used Chux wipes made by Fiona), and Nat in the Hat with

In the old Nurses’ Home beside the hospital on Havelock Street (top of Bull Street).

Monday-Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm.

The Dunolly Arts Hub is on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets, Dunolly.

her animal companion, Bolt. Our very own Jonesy was invited to judge the winner, and with three incredible and varied costume changes, Susie Oh was judged “Upcycled Queen” of our runway!

Susie’s prize was a glorious handmade bedspread donated by Rachel Buckley. Congratula ons, Susie! Our Spring Fling open day gave us another opportunity to fundraise for our solar panel project, which is coming along rather successfully! We already have promised funds from Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance and Community Bank Maldon and District.

COME AND COOK CLASSES:

FREE! Bookings essen al. Nat Conlin will teach interested residents how to prepare and cook some fabulous meals on a budget, from September 28th at the Senior Ci zens Hall. Call me for details.

WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE:

Saturday November 18th, from 8am. I’ll be taking registra ons from October the 2nd –please call me at the Centre (or drop in) to register: $5 cost.

Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator Ph: 5468 1511 admin@dunnhc.com.au

STAY SAFE ON THE WATER

Get back to basics and stay safe on the water is the message for boaters returning to the water this spring.

Safe Transport Victoria’s Back to Basics program reminds boaters of the need to prepare and maintain their boats a er the winter break.

Kate Maheras, Interim Director, Mari me Safety stated, "Complacencysinks boats. We want all boaters to get Back to Basicsbeforetheyheadouton thewaterthis Spring. Think of the Back to Basics checklist as your boat's annual physical. Nobody likes unexpected breakdowns, especially your boat. Remember the three boa ng basics before you hit the water – check your boat's condi on, keep up with maintenance and gear up for safety.”

Too many boaters are unprepared when going out on the water, with incident figures for the 2022/23 year showing 85% of mari me incidents involve vessel disablement –commonly caused by motor failure, equipment failure, or running out of fuel.

The Back to Basics program helps beat complacency by giving boaters pre-season and midseason checklists to run through the most important safety points, such as maintaining fuel systems, electrical systems and steering gear.

“Remember the three boating basics before you hit the water – check your boat's condition, keep up with maintenance and gear up for safety”

Boaters are urged to stay safe by running through the Back to Basics checklists and by:

· Conduc ng thorough predeparture checks to ensure your vessel is in excellent condi on. Pay a en on to engine performance, electrical systems, and fuel levels to avoid unexpected breakdowns.

· Carrying out regular maintenance for a trouble-free boa ng experience. Schedule rou ne checks for your boat's engine, hull, and electrical systems. Addressing poten al issues early on can save you from ge ng stuck out on the water.

· Carrying essen al safety gear, including lifejackets and

communica on devices. Being well-prepared ensures you can handle any unforeseen situa ons with confidence. All boaters should also know the three: always wear a lifejacket, know the weather and carry two waterproof communica on devices.

More informa on on Back to Basics, including the checklist, at: h ps://safetransport.vic.gov.au/ back-to-basics/

Marine safety regula ons were updated on June 11 this year –boaters are urged to note the updated rules:

h ps://safetransport.vic.gov.au/ news/changes-to-marineregula ons/

SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING

The September Council Mee ng was held on Tuesday 26 September at 6pm.

The mee ng was held in-person at the Community Hub in Maryborough and was open to the community to a end.

The mee ng was livestreamed to Council’s Facebook page and a video was available at the www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmee ngs

NOMINATIONS OPEN

2024 Central Goldfields Australia Day Awards

Who do you have in mind? Which event or project really makes a difference?

à Ci zen of the Year

à Young Ci zen of the Year

à Community Event or Project of the Year

Nomina ons are now open for Australia Day 2024, and forms are available online, on your phone, by mail or in person from Council Customer Service in Nolan Street, Maryborough.

Download or complete online: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/NOMINATE

Phone: 03 5461 0610 for a hard copy to be mailed Email: mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au for an electronic copy or visit: Central Goldfields Shire Council, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.

It is important to use the official form and to fully complete all sec ons for your nomina on to count. All nominees and nominators will be invited to a end the award announcements at Sta on Domain,

Maryborough on 26 January 2024.

Nomina ons close: 12 midnight, Sunday 29 October 2023

ALL

HANDS-ON DECK

Energy Breakthrough - exhibitors, helpers, suppliers

is a special meeting being held to outline program changes and opportunities to be involved.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4 from 5pm to 6pm

WHERE: Maryborough Community Hub, behind Council offices in Nolan Street

We’re also calling for exhibitors, food vendors and community group caterers to submit an Expression of Interest. It’s a great opportunity to gain exposure to a large market of over 17,000+ attendees. Ages range from 5 to 70 years throughout the event from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 November.

To find out more and to submit an EOI visit https:// www.eb.org.au/get-involved

Applications close Wednesday 6 October 2023.

SERENDIPITY

Antique & Collectable

34 Main Street, Bealiba

Books, Glass, Porcelain, Bo les

Wide Range of Vintage Collectables

Open Saturdays and Sundays

10 am - 3 pm OR

By Appointment 0484 613 855

Proprietor Vicki McClelland

Photos by Chris Evans

Queen Vic says Yes in the most cordial way!

The golden cordial flowed on Sunday 17 September with sunshine and the smell of sausages sizzling in Dunolly

Her Majesty graced us with her presence to show support for the up coming Voice referendum. There were locals and visitors alike, dogs and ordinary folk, who took me out from their Sunday to share their thoughts on why saying YES in the Voice Referendum makes sense. There was plenty of conversa on and ideas explored on why the referendum actually ma ers. The general consensus was that the does not go far enough to support the First Australians and that it is only a small ask for indigenous Australians to have a say in how their needs can best be supported by Government.

Government will s ll have to legislate but at least the indigenous community will have the right to have their say.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRE Close Call for Kids

Five children home for the school holidays have had a lucky escape a er a lithium-ion ba ery exploded in a Dallas garage yesterday.

Fire Rescue Victoria crews arrived to find a n garage engulfed in flames. The blaze was sparked by a rechargeable lithium-ion ba ery used in a power tool which had been stored in the garage.

Five children aged 13 years and under were home at the me and called Triple Zero (000) to raise the alarm. The fire destroyed the garage but thankfully, crews were able to contain it, stopping it from spreading to the home. The incident highlights the dangers of rechargeable lithium-ion ba eries, following a spate of recent fires na onally involving these products.

Fire Rescue Victoria Commissioner Gavin Freeman AFSM said lithium-ion ba eries can pose a higher risk of fire than other ba ery types, especially when overheated, damaged or used incorrectly.

“Rechargeable ba eries can catch fire very easily if they’re overcharged, used with incompa ble charging equipment, damaged or poorly maintained. These are not ‘set and forget’ items, they need to be supervised and maintained, par cularly when charging.”

Energy Safe CEO Leanne Hughson said Energy Safe was working with fire agencies and safety regulators to make lithium-ion ba eries safer but reinforced that consumers play a vital role in promo ng their own safety.

“It’s important to only purchase rechargeable ba eries that meet Australian Standards. Products bought online o en do not.

Learn more:

www.frv.vic.gov.au/ba ery-safety

www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ba erysafety

h ps://www.esv.vic.gov.au/community-safety/ buying-safe-appliances

Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Assembly at St Mary's church at 8.30am on Sunday 1st October.

R. Mecredy

‘Whenever you are troubled, put your problems in God’s hands. For He has faced all problems and He will understand’

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

Worship and Holy Communion on Sunday October

1st at 9.30am will be led by Jan Wa s.

Uni ng emergency relief will be in Dunolly on Thursday 28 September from 1.30pm.

The Op Shop will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00am.

‘Seek the LORD for his help; always seek his presence’ Psalm 105:4

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.

St John’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

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

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Davies Street Bealiba

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

Ihad some me on my hands between appointments on Friday - not enough to go home and out again.

I went and got a coffee and wandered around to the Gordon Gardens (in the car) to drink it and read the Record. It was very peaceful there, but the Council needs to mow soon, or they will need a baler.

I also no ced something I had heard of but not seen before - a white box in one of the trees with a no ce that said it was a bee capture box. Unwanted swarm there I suppose.

I decided to go up to the Spring Fling at the Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday, and I am glad I did. It was a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. Music, food, catching up with friends and best of all the recycled fashion parade. We certainly have some very talented people in town. There is also a quick-change ar st Susie, who modelled three clever ou its and became the first recycling Queen of Dunolly. Congratula ons to all concerned.

ROSIE

Just for a Laugh

" I'm telling you, mate, that Murray cod I caught last wassixfeetlong,"

" Well, where is it then?"

"Oh, it broke the line and got away”.

" Well, I fished that stretch of water last week where that old paddle steamer sank. I hooked the old lantern, and when I pulled it up, the lantern was s ll burning”.

"Fair go, you can't expect a man to believe that."

"Well, chop three feet off your cod and I will blow out the lantern." (It takes one to know one).

Exam Howlers :

The last book of the Bible is called the Book of Revolu ons.

The epistles were the wives of the apostles.

In glorious voice, Adore Handel opened their Li le Black Book and took their delighted audience on a musical and emo onal ride through their personal ‘li le secrets’ through song.

An all round entertainer, for over an hour Adore displayed their versa lity from hilarious comedy to melancholy moments, especially during a heart-breaking rendi on of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’. Their entranced audience

If no answer call: John: 0418 995 424 Jono: 0437 099 624

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

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

Office hours - 5461 4466

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Dunolly Golf Club

Last Saturday saw the final day of official compe on for 2023.

At stake was the Brian Wa s Memorial Trophy, the final board event of the year.

A er some s ff compe on, the winner was Thang Nguyen with 40 points, with Ian Arnold runner up with 35 points.

It is Thang’s first win in a major event, which is well deserved due to his rapid improvement during the season. No doubt his name will appear on other honour boards in the future!

Nearest the pin winners were Darren Hunt on the 6th, and Greg Dobbin on the 16th.

Our visitors from Apollo Bay Golf Club also played on Saturday, and thoroughly enjoyed their round, and were very complimentary regarding our course. They promise to return soon.

There will be no golf played this Saturday, due to Collingwood winning the Grand Final.

Dunolly Bowls Club

The greens commi ee have been busy ge ng the greens and surrounding areas ready for pennant season.

One must have a silent laugh, when the bowlers win a game, the comments usually are“how well the greens are running”, when a game is lost, the comment usually is...that l will leave to your imagina on.

Wednesday 20th September was our first hos ng of the Triples for the season, the sun was shining at the beginning, slowly the grey cloud rolled across, giving our bowlers and the greens a light sprinkling of rain, Congratula ons to Addy, Ma , and Brian winners on the day.

Friday 22nd September was our working bee at the club. This is held yearly, so our club is pris ne clean for the bowling season. The working bee was promoted via the September Minutes, emails, and The Welcome Record - not sure what happened! Four ladies cleaned the club rooms, and three men mowed the lawns around the greens.

Tuesday 26th was our first game of Pennant, Dunolly Blue VS Dunolly Gold, unfortunately as the game

We will con nue to play each Saturday whilst the course remains playable, although the Goldrush Fes val will be on Saturday 21st October, and golfers will have to be prepared to encounter some unusual hazards on the day.

As President of the club, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members and friends who have contributed to the running of the club this season.

Par cular gra tude is due to Paul and Greg who mow the course each week, and they do not even play!

Rod Stra ord, Tom Fankhauser and Phil Vernon have also contributed greatly through the year, and the improvements to the club rooms con nue largely because of their efforts.

We will advise all members of the date and loca on of our presenta on night.

Finally, please think about joining DGC for 2024, as we con nue to strive for improvement, both on and off the course.

Ian Arnold.

usually finishes around 12.30 this makes it difficult to have the results into The Welcome Record, however they will be published the following week.

Keisha Allen (who was leader) played her first Pennant game. With every game Keisha and the other young bowlers play, their confidence is boosted.

David Wardell and Sheryl Howard coach the young bowlers each Friday a ernoon.

The last two Thursdays before the end of school, team grades 5-6 from Dunolly Primary School spent an hour learning the basics of lawn bowls. In the month of November this will con nue once again.

Bowlers, please mark this date on your social calendar, SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER. This is our last music a ernoon for 2023.

A well-known former Dunolly resident is our guest ar st - MR BRYCE RAWLINGS.

If you haven’t been to one of our music a ernoons this is one that you should not miss, you certainly will not be disappointed.

Promo on details will be up shortly.

Commi ee Members remember the mee ng me has changed to 7.00 pm NOT 7.30pm.

Hannah Delconte, Publicity Officer.

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

MID-WEEK PENNANT

DUNOLLY BOWLING CLUB PENNANT TEAMS FOR TUESDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2023

Dunolly Blue V Avoca At Avoca

Skipper Greg Dobbin

Third David Waldell

Second Karen Waters

Leader Karen Stephens

Alan Weir

Barry Mortlock

Barry Cann

Roy Pickering

Tony Galofaro

Marg Davies

Sandra Chaplin

Alice Raven

9.15 Roll up $5.00 per Game Manager Barry Cann Cars Skip

21 Ends to be played

If unavailable ring Manager Barry Cann 0427 509 650

MID-WEEK PENNANT

Skipper Peter Freemantle

Third Fabion Delconte

Second Heather Weir

Leader Catherine Gordon

Frank Mifsud

Charlie Spiteri

Sandra Caldecoat

Keisha Allen

Jim Haigh

Wayne Stephens

Hannah Delconte

Nancy Pike

21 Ends to be played 9.15 Roll up $5.00 per Game Manager Peter Freemantle

Emergency Christen Kerr

If unavailable ring Manager Peter Freemantle 0487 466 415

Dunolly Gold V Talbot At Dunolly