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YES, I’M IMPORTANT! Shardul the red panda hams it up for the camera and zookeeper Laura Chapman. The Halls Gap Zoo is giving animal-lovers something to smile about in their self-isolation, taking to social media with educational videos featuring the zoo’s furry residents. Zoo operators hope to qualify for Federal Government ‘crisis support’ funding to ease the burden of COVID-19 restrictions. Story and more pictures, page 3.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Fresh opportunity A

BY DEAN LAWSON

long-time Wimmera municipal leader believes people’s desire for ‘quality of life’ will open a growth-opportunity door for Wimmera-Mallee communities.

But Hindmarsh Shire mayor, businessman and lifetime Nhill resident Rob Gersch said a measured and driven approach would be critical in making the most of the opportunity.

Cr Gersch said one of the major revelations to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic was broad confirmation that many one-person or family businesses could work efficiently online from their homes.

He said this meant business professionals previously believing they were stuck in a heavily urbanised or metropolitan environment, would have fresh insight that they could live anywhere in the state or country.

“This is something we in the Wimmera-Mallee of course have known for quite a while,” he said.

“We already have entrepreneurs who, working digitally in statewide, national and international markets, have shifted their families to the regions. And why not? Many people will be quick to realise they can have their cake and eat it too, operating businesses while enjoying the benefits of a rural and regional lifestyle.

“This understanding has the potential to have a profound influence on where people choose to live and run their operations.

“I can only imagine what it must be like for metropolitan people, who under strict social-distancing rules, are stuck in their apartment blocks knowing they are in hot-spots for virus infection because of simply where they live.

“Add to that the pressure of trying

to work at home while minding kids.”

Cr Gersch said Hindmarsh Shire towns Jeparit, Nhill, Rainbow and Dimboola, along with other settlements across the region, represented ideal places for people emerging from the national lockdown looking to restart their businesses and lives.

“There are two primary things you need when looking for a place to live and work,” he said.

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Zoo pushing through crisis A

BY DYLAN DE JONG

Federal Government grant could be what saves a primary Wimmera and western Victorian tourist attraction as operators find themselves at a loss through COVID-19.

Halls Gap Zoo owners, who heavily rely on the flow of Grampians tourism, are waiting to see whether their business is eligible for the Federal Government’s $95-million ‘crisis support’ funding for zoos and aquariums.

Desperate to avoid ‘going backwards’, the zoo, which cares for more than 160 species of animals, has been doing everything in its power to continue caring for its animals after it was forced to close in March.

Zookeepers have started live-streaming educational packages about the zoo’s animals to continue to keep the public engaged in animal conservation.

Assistant manager Mark Treweek said Federal Government assistance, including JobKeeper payments, was largely keeping the zoo afloat.

He said he estimated the zoo should be eligible for more than $100,000 in financial help through the latest funding announcement, which would go toward covering costs of caring for animals including expenses for food and utilities.

“Now with the JobKeeper payments and if the extra grant money comes through – that will relieve a lot of pressure,” he said.

“Easter is our biggest drawcard, so we’ve missed out on a lot of income that supports us throughout the year.

“It’s knocked us back a fair bit, but we’re rolling with the positives.

“We’re taking this as an opportunity to fix things up internally.”

Mr Treweek said closures had allowed the zoo to focus on maintenance such as fixing fences, building new pens and playgrounds.

He said owners Yvonne and Greg Culell had put ‘everything’ into establishing the zoo from its beginnings in 2007.

“In more than 12 years they have completely rebuilt the zoo – they’ve put everything they own back into the place,” he said.

“They have had to take out a loan just to get through the six months.

“At the moment we’ve no money coming in, so if we have the animal costs covered through this support and wages covered through JobKeeper, it takes a load off everyone’s shoulders.”

Mr Treweek said JobKeeper payments had allowed him to reassign more than half of his workforce.

He said he had desperately needed

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DEBUT: Halls Gap Zoo zookeeper Laura Chapman has been helping the zoo ‘keep the ball rolling’ with educational social media content starring zoo animals including meerkats, above, and emperor tamarin Presto, below.

Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER zoo staff back to help care for the animals.

“When we closed in March we had to stand down two thirds of our staff.

The JobKeeper program enabled us to get all of them back on board,” he said, “We have to keep moving forwards, we can’t go backwards – when everything opens back up, we’ll be straight back into it.”

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said the $95-million package would ensure zoos and aquariums could continue to provide quality treatment and care for animals.

“While COVID-19 might be keeping visitors away, zookeepers, aquarium owners and veterinarians continue to play a lead role in wildlife recovery after the bushfires, from treatment and rehabilitation to the development of insurance populations,” she said.

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Zookeeper Laura Chapman has been helping the zoo ‘keep the ball rolling’.

Managing the zoo’s social media content, Ms Chapman, with the help of other zookeepers, has started Facebook live-streaming educational material, featuring the zoo’s iconic animals such as the Burmese python.

She said species conservation and awareness was the primary message of video content the zoo was producing.

“One of the main roles of the zoo is education – people are learning about the animals and their natural habitats and how they can help,” she said.

“We’ve made videos with our Burmese python, lemurs and our red panda is always quite popular with people.

“We even put a GoPro in with our quokkas – it’s cool to see them come up and interact with the camera when the keepers aren’t there.”

Ms Chapman said she hoped the videos would give people something meaningful to look forward to in their self-isolation.

“I think lots of keepers are looking

forward to talking about the animals and interacting with people – even though it’s online it’s still that interaction with the public,” she said.

“It feels like we’re giving back to the public as well – they’ve been so amazing with supporting us over the years and even during this time.

“We’ll just continue what we’re doing – the animals are still here, so we’ll see what the future holds.”

Opening new doors From page 1 “Of course there must be a job.

And secondly, there must be community services that can meet health and education needs of a family – in other words, a community that can support you,” Cr Gersch said.

“Most country towns have doctors, hospitals and schools and so on but the big problem has traditionally been a lack of jobs.

“But as we’ve seen in the past couple of months, there is considerable potential for people to work from a distance.

“People from Melbourne, Adelaide or Sydney might be pleasantly surprised how seamless and easy it would be to set up in a place such as Jeparit, where the reality is the town already has solid foundations to move forward.

“The building blocks in our towns are already there and many aspects of life would surely be appealing.

“Housing, for example, is very affordable and in relative terms we tend to be in a very good and safe environment when it comes to criminal activity.

“This whole pandemic experience has been a wake-up call for many people about what they can and should be doing when it comes to alternative views of the world.

“I love being able to walk out to my back yard and have a clear view of the stars, breathe in fresh air and have room to move.

“People ask me why I have always lived in Nhill and my answer is always three words – quality of life!”

Cr Gersch said while it was fine to identify an environment conducive to promoting businesses in the region, the concept needed a collective effort to drive the message.

“We know from experience this type of thing has to be driven,” he said.

“Things aren’t going to just happen. We also know that we’re fortunate in the north-west of the state because we can work very well in this area.”

Cr Gersch added that while international travel was unlikely to be an option into the foreseeable future, an easing of restrictions would prompt people to consider ways to escape their isolation.

“They will be looking for something different to look at and experience. There will be no better time for us to let them have a taste of what we have to offer,” he said.

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THANK YOU VICTORIA Thank you Victoria.

For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks.

With courage. With humility. And with hope.

We may have been knocked down, but we’ve stood up.

We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool.

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And it’s the Victorians at the forefront of fighting this virus that we are most proud of.

Our health care workers, our supermarket staff, our bus drivers, our cleaners and so many more.

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Private schools stand strong

BY DYLAN DE JONG

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immera private schools are sticking to State Government advice to continue with online learning despite Federal Government incentives to get students back into classrooms.

Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan offered an early payment of more than $3.3-billion to independent and Catholic schools to get at least half of their students back into classrooms within a month.

Mr Tehan wrote a letter to independent schools’ peak body and National Catholic Education Commission offering an early payment of a quarter of the annual funding due to them in July.

Mr Tehan gave schools until Friday last week to accept the offer.

He has since criticised the Victorian Government’s stance to continue remote learning while public schools were planning to reopen in other states such as Queensland.

But Wimmera private school leaders have decided that keeping students at home was key to keeping the school body, particularly vulnerable staff and parents, safe.

They believe a staggered ‘exit strategy’ is crucial in mitigating the threat of COVID-19, while also delivering fair academic opportunities for all students.

Horsham’s St Brigid’s College principal Peter Gutteridge said the Federal Government’s offer was of little benefit to his school.

“The wellbeing of our staff and students far outweighs any little financial gain,” he said.

“It’s not a gain as such – it’s just money to be paid a bit earlier.”

Mr Gutteridge said he wanted the school to be consistent with State Government advice.

“It’s up to our State Government to decide what’s best for everyone in Victoria, including for our parents, students and staff,” he said.

“I applaud Premier Daniel Andrews, because he has not wavered in anything he is saying.

“That’s allowed me and my staff to prepare for the long-haul.”

Mr Gutteridge said although online learning was challenging, feedback from the school body indicated students and teachers were adapting to the changes.

“The feedback I’ve been getting from parents and a number of students is showing it’s certainly going well, although the novelty is wearing off a little bit,” he said.

“We’re expecting this will be on-

STAYING HOME: Horsham’s St Brigid’s College principal Peter Gutteridge has decided to continue with remote learning arrangements despite a Federal Government scheme to get students back into classrooms.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER going for the rest of term two, that’s what we’re planning for.”

Ararat Marian College

Ararat’s Marian College principal Carmel Barker said her school, which had more than 500 students and staff, was developing an exit strategy for when the Victorian Department of Education and Training, DET, advised to bring students back to classrooms.

“We’re developing a strategic plan for our school to come out of the lockdown – that has to be managed really carefully while taking on health advice and working with the Department of Education and the Catholic Education Commission,” she said.

“We want to be consistent, but very deliberate with our actions, so we see to the needs and safety of our students, staff and families.”

Ms Barker said it would be too difficult for her school to manage the Federal Government’s plans to get 50 percent of students back in classrooms by June.

“It is complicated in a secondary

school. You have a timetable from year seven right across the curriculum,” she said.

“To send back half a cohort, you can’t teach half a classroom, there are a lot of complications there.”

St Patrick’s Stawell

Stawell’s St Patrick’s Primary School principal Michelle Hogan said her school would continue to liaise with State Government and Catholic Education Commission of Victoria.

She said based on parent feedback, students were progressing well with online learning despite the challenges it posed.

“We did a parent survey after eight days which was extremely positive, hearing our parents have settled into a routine with their children,” she said.

“I think in some ways, the rhetoric we are seeing detracts from the hard work that teachers and students are doing – we don’t hear enough about the students’ successes of getting some amazing work done.”

Mrs Hogan said this period was

encouraging parents to become more engaged in their children’s learning.

“This is the greatest forced experiment with parent engagement,” she said.

“Some of the feedback from parents has been it’s great to see what my child does at school.”

Lutheran college

Horsham Holy Trinity Lutheran College principal Daniel Weller said his school’s decision to continue remote learning was based on advice from Victorian Chief Health Officer Brendan Murphy.

“As a Victorian school we lean to the state in such matters,” he said.

“Our priority remains on the provision of a safe learning environment for all, and for the health and wellbeing of our community.

“As always we will continue to monitor the situation and inform our community of any changes.

“I look forward to a time soon when we can all return to school and engage once again with onsite learning.”

Testing blitz COVID-19 testing has ramped up across the region amid statewide efforts to gain a clearer picture of infection rates.

With the State Government reviewing a State of Emergency, in place until at least Monday, testing has expanded to include the general community. As well as testing people showing symptoms, major testing clinics are following State Government directives and testing people without symptoms.

Key asymptomatic target groups are emergency service, supermarket, building industry and agriculture workers. Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders and people with chronic illnesses are also on a target list.

Wimmera Health Care Group acting medical services director John Gallichio said 93 people underwent testing in Horsham’s Read Street assessment clinic on Monday.

“Testing has been successful to date and will give us a clear understanding what the baseline rate of infections are in the community, including people who are carriers but completely asymptomatic,” he said.

“That will help the government decide whether restrictions can or cannot be lifted in the near to immediate future.”

In Horsham district, anyone who is well and meets target criteria can attend the clinic any day between 9.30am and noon.

Anyone who is unwell with colds or respiratory problems should attend the clinic any day between 1pm and 5pm. These people must self-isolate until they get results.

Stawell Regional Health has expanded its Respiratory Assessment Clinic to allow for more tests and has a target of 500 by Friday. The group, which has drive-through testing arrangements, encourages people to call 5358 8630 from 8.30am to 5pm before arriving for a test.

East Grampians Health Service in Ararat is also testing asymptomatic target groups until asymptomatic testing ends on Monday.

The service encourages people with any mild flu-like symptoms to call 5352 9321 to arrange a time to be tested.

Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital has had more than 200 swabs and started testing at its drive-through clinic at Elsie Bennett Community Centre this week.

The clinic is testing more than 40 people a day and chief executive Andrew Saunders is encouraging more people to have the test. Testing times today and tomorrow are between 10am and noon and 1pm to 3pm.

West Wimmera Health Service is working with general practitioners to provide testing options.

Chief executive Ritchie Dodds said Nhill hospital had 500 swabs and encouraged residents and staff to book in with GPs for testing.

“If it’s looking favourable we’ll be looking to review our visitation rules for our residential and aged-care facilities,” he said.

Rural Northwest Health is encouraging Yarriambiack Shire residents to get tested in Horsham.

Chief executive Jo Martin said the health service wanted its 284 staff members and 84 agedcare residents to be part of the testing blitz.

“As of this week, we’ve offered COVID-19 screening to all of our staff,” she said.

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Roads critical in bounce-back efforts

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t might seem curiously premature, but regional-roads maintenance will quickly emerge as a pressing concern when we consider how to best bounce back from the COVID-19 threat.

And the challenge this issue presents, which many would consider bland and boring, will take considerable innovation and outside-the-box thinking to overcome.

As it stands, kilometre upon kilometre of roadwork, especially in regional areas, easily soaks up the lion’s share of annual local government infrastructure budgets.

This necessary maintenance is of such a large scale it would be impossible without state and-or federal

government money regularly flowing into the regions.

But with a massive amount of money pouring from respective state and federal purses to lessen COVID-19’s socio-economic blow, there is a strong possibility that reserves of roads-program money will shrink dramatically.

So what happens to the roads if there is no money to keep them up to scratch?

Unless we come up with something clever, from engineering, construction, planning and funding perspectives, they are at risk of seriously deteriorating. And the road back, excuse the pun, will be long.

Primary production is going to have an important role in Victoria’s economic resurrection. That means

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the need to transport considerable amounts of raw material as efficiently as possible will be greater than ever.

Regional and rural roads as well as rail are huge parts of the equation in responding to this important industrial landscape. Roads can’t simply be ‘adequate’ in this scenario.

Getting this roads equation right will demand much more than simply pleading for government money.

In fact it might well represent a cor-

nerstone in a complete overhaul in the way we approach road building and maintenance.

There are two fundamental realities: Apart from highways and primary arterial routes, we need sealed municipal roads. And we most likely won’t be able to afford to keep fixing them without serious regional socio-economic implications.

We need roads to be much more resilient in coping with heavy transport and all the vagaries of seasonal climate conditions and reactive soils.

Dangerous potholes and serious road-shoulder issues appearing after seasonal rain or ground movement must become a thing of the past.

That means seriously ramping up the engineering technology occurring in

Council money for community projects Eleven sporting groups will share in $27,000 in round-two funding of Northern Grampians Shire Council’s community-grants program.

The program supports shire groups and organisations based on a philosophy to develop opportunities that improve the lives of participants.

Groups were able to apply for up to $5000 for projects that demonstrated a commitment to improving community health, wellbeing and liveability.

The council has now provided a total of $60,000 in grants across two funding rounds.

Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson congratulated all the grant applicants for their hard work.

“We have so many wonderful organisations and activities in our community and I thank everyone who submitted an application,” he said.

“I am thoroughly looking forward to seeing how this money is put to use and the positive outcomes it will have for our shire.”

Stawell Racquetball Association was among grant recipients and secretary Kath McClintock said a grant of between $4500 to $5000 meant the club could run a six-week junior program with new equipment with no cost to parents.

“We have up to 40 members playing Monday nights, we have a Thursday women’s competition and now hopefully we can get a juniors competition,” she said “We’re now just waiting for the courts to open again.”

Community grants round-two recipients are: • Stawell Racquetball Association to develop a six-week program to introduce school children to racquetball.

the background of the roads industry if it hasn’t already.

Get the breakthrough we obviously need with road-construction technology and we could then examine more ways to equip regions to better look after their own roads.

This of course is a tough call. Surely, some might ask, if there was a way to make roads more affordable, resilient and less costly to build and maintain, a place like Australia would have already come up with the best formula?

Perhaps, but annual local government infrastructure costs in Victoria’s regions fall well short of telling this story.

The other big aspect in all of this – where does rail transport now sit in the big picture?

Poster celebrates health staff Yesterday marked International Day of the Midwife and Tuesday is International Day of the Nurse and the birthday of Florence Nightingale, considered the mother of nursing.

In an ironic twist, as a pandemic sweeps the globe, 2020 is also the World Health Organisation’s International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, marking 200 years since Nightingale’s birth.

The Weekly Advertiser, 3WM and MIXX FM are supporting Wimmera Health Care Group in celebrating nurses and midwives and readers can join the recognition.

A double-page poster appears in today’s paper featuring a logo of the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. As part of a small but meaningful gesture, people can place the page in the front window of their homes or display in some other way to thank our nurses and midwives. The poster appears on pages 26 and 27.

Mother’s Day Gifts available TOPS WIN: Stawell Racquetball Association secretary Kath McClintock celebrates the association receiving a $5000 grant from Northern Grampians Shire Council to run a junior competition.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER • Raillery Hub to buy items for multi-purpose use at facilities for users and visitors.

• St Arnaud Historical Society to buy an iPad to photograph and save paper documents of historical significance.

• St Arnaud Neighbourhood House to develop life storybooks to bring back memories for a person living with dementia.

• Stawell Camera Club to buy a new high-capacity laptop computer.

• Stawell Football Netball Club to buy an Automated External Defibrillator for club and community use.

• Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network for a Mates Mentor Program to develop life skills and shared experience with young people.

• Halls Gap Botanic Gardens to improve gates and display boards.

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• Stawell 13-and-Under Football Association to buy new helmets.

• Navarre Netball Club to buy new junior netball uniforms.

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BY DYLAN DE JONG

AT CAPACITY: Salvation Army homelessness Wimmera south-west housing team leader Annie Ferguson is pictured at the organisation’s six crisis accommodation units in Lynott Street, Horsham. Ms Ferguson said the units were full and she had a waiting list that had ‘never been this long’. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

ong-term housing for Wimmera people faced with homelessness is a pressing need as Australia grapples with COVID-19 and communities prepare to enter the colder months.

Uniting Wimmera has reported a rise in the number of people seeking homelessness support in the region with social-distancing measures leaving vulnerable people with fewer housing options.

Data shows the organisation has helped 429 clients between January and April this year, compared with 403 last year, and predictions are that numbers will rise.

It has taken an all-in response between Uniting Wimmera, Grampians Community Health and other major support services such as the Salvation Army and Christian Emergency Food Centre to help house and feed people through COVID-19.

But with a long waiting list for crisis accommodation, services are seeking more help from motels, caravan parks or in some cases private-property owners to house people.

Conditions are such that Grampians Community Health has reported needing to give clients a tent or sleeping bag as a last-preferred option.

Uniting Wimmera has identified affordable rental unavailability and social-distancing measures as the main factors driving the demand.

Horsham Salvation Army provides homeless support to Horsham, Yarriambiack, West Wimmera and Hindmarsh shires.

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south-west housing team leader Annie Ferguson said the organisation’s six crisis accommodation units in Lynott Street in Horsham were full.

“We have a long waiting list – it’s never been this long,” she said.

“Some of the reasons people are seeking support is because they’ve been ‘couch-surfing’.

“People don’t want extras in their families and with the caravan parks and pubs closing, that’s putting pressure on the service as well.”

She urged communities to help where possible because Wimmera support services had limited options available.

“There’s no magic pool of money that’s going to build houses for us or supply us with more workers, so we’re just keeping in touch and helping the other agencies where we can. We’re all in it together,” she said.

“At the base of it, it’s human kindness – services don’t have the capacity

to support everyone who needs help.

If you’ve got a mental-health, drug or alcohol issue, getting a better start with secure housing – that’s a foundation for more successful living.”

Uniting Wimmera chief executive Josh Koenig said affordable rental availability in the Wimmera was another major factor driving demand for homelessness support.

“We know domestic violence and mental health in our region is prevalent, but also affordable housing and lack thereof,” he said.

“We don’t have enough property and the Horsham rental market is significantly impacted by this crisis.”

He said although homelessness was less visible to the public eye compared with Ballarat or Melbourne, the issue was still ‘very real’.

“In Melbourne, you walk down the street and there’s visible homelessness – we don’t have that in Horsham. It’s hidden,” he said.

“People are staying in overcrowded houses, couch-surfing, staying in back yards in tents and swags and just doing whatever they can to make it work while they look for a sustainable long-term option.”

He said support services were doing everything possible to prevent people sleeping rough while winter was fast approaching.

“This year we’ve got COVID-19, but it’s also predicted to be a bad flu season – we haven’t seen the full results of that due to the restrictions.

So these services we provide, along with the range of other services in the region, are crucial to getting people a roof over their head,” he said.

“We can’t have people in the street in this weather, it’s shocking.”

Mr Koenig said the demand for homelessness support was expected to increase.

“As restrictions lift, the homeless issue won’t disappear,” he said.

“With the impact on jobs and employment at the moment, if we see more of that in our region, the prediction would be the flow-on effect of losing the ability to pay rent, bills and mortgages.

“So if anything, it will increase over the coming months.”

Mr Koenig said support from the State Government was essential to provide more affordable housing options in the Wimmera.

“One thing we’d welcome into the region is more affordable housing stock – we work with what we have, but if the government was to assist with putting more affordable housing in the Wimmera and western Victoria, that would be well received from all support agencies,” he said.

He said he was grateful for support of Wimmera motels, caravan parks and private-property owners.

“We get great support from motels in Horsham, Ararat, Stawell and across the region. They have been amazing helping us and the community out,” he said.

“People are more willing to help in times like these – people come together.”

Grampians Community Health chief executive Greg Little said support services were reliant on community help.

“We’re very reliant on the goodwill of community to be able to provide places to house people,” he said.

“We’re coming up to winter now. I wouldn’t want to be sleeping in a tent or camping out, but that’s where people are because there isn’t longer-term or affordable short-term accommodation.”

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6 May 2020

Major rural roads upgraded A combination of Horsham Rural City Council’s operations team and contractors have completed two major rural road projects at opposite ends of the municipality.

At Bungalally, more than 2km of Green Lake Road has been reconstructed and widened after local residents reported unevenness and safety issues for the many agricultural vehicles that use the area.

The widening of the road to four metres with a two-metre-shoulder on both sides means it now has a consistent width and can support the safe passing of heavy vehicles.

HRCC invested $208,416 in the reconstruction while the Victorian Government matched the contribution.

In the north-west corner of the municipality, two sections of the Wail

Highway near Dimboola through to the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal.

“As a result, the Wail Kalkee Road experiences a greater proportion

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normally be expected for a rural road of this type,” Mr Martin said.

The road was rebuilt and widened from 3.7m to 6.2m with two-metre shoulders along separate sections near the Wail East School Road and the Wail-Dooen Road intersection.

“This road also provides a key connection for many grain farmers in the north west of the municipality who use the Dimboola Grain Centre,” he said.

Infrastructure Director John Martin said the Wail Kalkee Road was a key link for

Mr Martin said the $317,256 upgrade, jointly funded with the Victorian Government, was suggested as a priority at Council’s Kalkee Community Conversation meeting held in 2018.

“The section of this road immediately west of the Katyil/Wail-Dooen Rd intersection also needed attention owing to the slight rise and crest, and a gentle curve, approaching a “With the previously narrow road width, there was no centreline or delineation

funding through the Federal and State Governments. spend $2,551,490 which was a 10.1% increase on the 2018-19 allocation.

Rural Road Network Plan In 2020 HRCC is undertaking a detailed review of its rural road system to develop a Rural Road Network Plan.

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Grateful for continued support Physical-distancing measures forcing the closure of non-essential businesses has left people yearning for an aspect of Australian culture temporarily missing due to COVID-19.

Many consider pubs, RSLs and community clubs a cherished part of the Australian way of life – a treasured asset, especially to rural and regional areas.

This is the reality for one Wimmera publican who is thanking the support of his community through the pandemic as his hotel feels the impact of forced closures.

Publicans Bill and Anne Lovel have been successfully running Natimuk’s National Hotel, ‘The Nati Pub’, for nearly 10 years.

They are among many Wimmera traders who have resorted to providing takeaway-only to keep their business alive through COVID-19.

Mr Lovel said his business missed out on the busiest months of trading, when many tourists typically flocked to Mt Arapiles in peak climbing season from March to May. “March to mid-May is our prime time – Easter, you’d have between 1200 to 2000 people stay at the moun-

tains,” he said. “We might have 40 climbers come in for meals a day.”

Federal and state government assistance including JobKeeper payments has thrown the pub a lifeline, allowing Mr Lovel to reassign staff and continue to operate, albeit in a limited capacity.

The publicans also negotiated cheaper rent with their landlord.

Mr Lovel said along with the support, people coming to buy takeaway meals was largely what kept the business going.

“We’re doing about 170 meals a week, which is giving us enough turnover, allowing us to employ staff, pay electricity bills, gas and whatever else comes in,” he said.

“If we were fully closed, we’d have nothing. Hopefully we can make it through, we’re getting lots of support from the locals that’s helping us do this.”

Mr Lovel said he would push to keep the business, which had long been a social hub for the small rural town, going.

“It gives somewhere for people to meet. We have the golf club, tennis club, Lions club who all meet here –

you don’t have to come here to drink or eat, you can come here to enjoy the ambience,” he said.

“It’s a vital link to the community, a place where people want to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or, unfortunately, the odd wake or two as well.”

Mr Lovel’s pub is among many in the region still supplying hot meals for the community.

Ararat RSL ‘pivotal’

Ararat RSL is another venue and has continued to provide a service to veterans and families.

From the moment Ararat RSL was forced to close its doors, the RSL wasted little time in starting its takeaway service.

RSL manager Maria Whitford said stopping was never an option.

“Nothing’s really changed even though our doors are shut. We’re still providing a service to the local community,” she said.

“As things were shutting down, there wasn’t a lot of opportunity to get a hot meal. There’s a lot of lonely people in the world, or people who can’t cook or don’t have the means to.

“We’ve been able to fill that gap in

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immera Development Association is calling on Wimmera and southern Mallee residents to test the speed of their home or mobile internet service.

The association is keen to have the data by May 15 and to then use the information to help paint a picture of the disadvantage the region is experiencing – particularly by people working and learning at home.

Household access to the internet is generally poor across the Wimmera. About 30 percent of residents do not have access to the internet at all, compared with the Victorian average of 17 percent.

Association executive director Chris Sounness said people deserved better.

“Our information-technology infrastructure has been tested like it has never been tested before,” he said.

“In the Wimmera and southern Mallee, we tend to have connectivity challenges compared with other regions generally.

“This survey is a chance to document how we stack up – assessing the speed for downloads and uploads compared with what we actually pay for.”

Mr Sounness said collecting and collating the data was a vital step in the association’s advocacy.

“The data collected will be distributed to key stakeholders and used to advocate to improve services for our region,” he said.

“In a post-COVID world, telecommunications infrastructure and importance of its suitability for work and education is only going to increase.

“We need to ensure our infrastructure is fit for purpose and competitive with other parts of Australia. The Wimmera and southern Mallee is a great place to live – and to remain a great place to live, we need telecommunications infrastructure that delivers to all residents and all parts of our region.”

Mr Sounness said people could participate in the survey as many times as they wanted, and the process was a simple click of a button.

An online test will assess the participant’s internet speed – requiring one test for 3G, 4G or 5G mobile internet; and three tests at staggered times throughout the same day for a home internet speed assessment.

“The more data we get, the richer the picture it will draw,” Mr Sounness said.

“Currently some people are commenting that their service seems to be struggling to keep up with extra demands.

“This is our chance to understand just how much pressure that is. We need to support anecdotes with data.”

The survey opened late last week and ends on May 15.

Mr Sounness said people wanting to complete the home internet speed survey could visit website form.jotform.com/201118906587863 or mobile internet survey, form.jotform. com/201191468111850.

Natimuk publicans Anne and Bill Lovel the community, which is really important to us – that’s what we stand for.”

She said the RSL was a point of community connection, even while the doors were shut.

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BY SARAH MATTHEWS

ucinda Thomas remembers her mother Coral Letcher as a creative, passionate ‘perfectionist’ who would do anything for anyone.

She also remembers the haze of grief and sense of helplessness that followed her mother’s death in 2011, a year after being diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Lucinda was only 19 – old enough to have developed a few life skills but far too young to lose her mum.

For many years, Lucinda felt alone in her grief. She knew she was loved and supported. She knew her family and friends also missed the Coral-shaped hole in their lives.

But she felt unless you had lost your own mother, it was hard to relate.

In 2018, Lucinda came across Motherless Daughters Australia on social-media app Instagram.

She reached out to one of the founders, Danielle Snelling – who lost her own mother to cancer at 23 – and asked about becoming involved.

“When your mum dies, your life changes in the most dramatic, awful way,” Lucinda said.

“I had been looking for a support group since Mum passed away, but I couldn’t find anything. When I found Motherless Daughters Australia, I knew I had to become involved.

“I was ready to turn my experience into a positive – I wanted to use my experience to help others. I want people in the same situation as me to know they don’t have to be alone.”

Lucinda is now an ambassador for MDA, the only national not-for-profit

organisation specialising in support following the loss of a mother.

The organisation focuses on informing, representing, connecting and supporting women and girls whose mothers have died.

“We have a network of more than 4000 people and we have a private Facebook group with about 2500 members,” Lucinda said.

“The hardest thing with this kind of grief is that unless you’ve experienced it directly, it is hard to relate.

“To know there are people who can relate to you and your experience is an amazing thing. The Facebook group is so helpful. It is an open and safe space where you can talk about anything.”

Lucinda, who grew up in Horsham and now lives in Melbourne, said joining MDA gave her a sense of purpose.

“I couldn’t just leave it as, ‘Mum died, move on’,” she said.

“You don’t just move on after you lose your mum. You will always be grieving, it’s just that over time, you learn to manage your grief.

“The group is great for that. People are happy to give tips or advice. There are certain times in our lives that can be triggers, such as getting married or having a baby. Mother’s Day is obviously another one.”

Group leaders have cancelled an annual high tea due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but are enabling members to connect online to honour their mothers and encourage support.

This week is Motherless Daughters Awareness Week.

“The week is specifically placed a week before Mother’s Day to raise awareness the organisation exists as

Lucinda Thomas with her mother Coral Letcher

a support network,” Lucinda said. “It is also to help raise awareness and increase education within the community about how to best support motherless daughters.

“We have a fact sheet that has been developed in consultation with the network, which people can download from the Motherless Daughters Australia website.”

Lucinda said she was lucky to have supportive family and friends.

“My friends and family know I want to speak about Mum and remember her,” she said.

“At the start, it’s hard, because a lot of people don’t know what to say.

Some people might not be as extroverted as me and find it a hard topic to talk about.

“But I like to speak about Mum. I want people to remember her, share stories about her and celebrate her.”

Lucinda said she had many wonderful memories of Coral.

“She was the kind of person who

would pick you up from parties at 3am,” she said.

“When you are young you take so much for granted, but Mum was so selfless and passionate. She was a caring and compassionate person.

“She was a nurse and those aspects carried over into her home life.”

Lucinda also described Coral as a perfectionist.

“If you were cooking something, she would end up taking over because you weren’t doing it right. Not in a mean way, she just liked things a certain way,” she said.

“She was also very creative – she would make quilts and beanies and scarves and she was good at sewing. She used to make a lot of my clothes… all these things you don’t appreciate at the time but you do looking back.

“She was just handy at everything.”

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Lucinda was about to start her year12 exams when her mother was diagnosed with cancer.

Coral moved to Ballarat to undergo an extensive treatment regime.

“We knew she was terminal, but what’s terminal? A few weeks?

Months? Years?” Lucinda said.

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of things. I have a much older sister, who was there for her a lot, but I was still in Horsham and would go back and forth.

“Was I there enough? Did I do enough? It wasn’t one of those situations where we could have gone and seen the world together for a few months, she was too sick for that.

“For a long time I lived in a haze.

“I know now that Mum wouldn’t have wanted anyone to see her sick.”

Lucinda’s advice for people who have lost a parent is to own their feelings.

“It sounds weird, but something I say a lot is, ‘feel all the feels’,” she said.

“If you’re feeling sad, be sad. If you’re happy, be happy. All of your feelings are normal and okay. There are days you won’t want to get out of bed and there will be days you want to live your life for your mum.

“I encourage people to not set expectations of themselves. Sometimes I would plan things to do involving Mum and then the day would come and I wouldn’t want to do it. Don’t put pressure on yourself.”

Lucinda will celebrate Coral on Mother’s Day, continuing a special tradition with a friend.

“Mum was cremated in Ballarat and each Mother’s Day I go to the cemetery with one of my best mates, who has also lost his mum,” she said.

“We have a champagne breakfast and go visit our mums.”

People can visit www.motherless daughters.com.au or search Motherless Daughters Australia on Facebook for more information.

Council online Horsham Rural City Council will have its first online ordinary meeting on Monday.

The council has locked in the monthly gathering after the State Government passed a Bill to allow councillors to meet officially via digital communication during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the start of the pandemic, the council has been advocating strongly for the sector to have the ability to have meetings remotely rather than in person.

The first meeting under the new provisions will be from 5.30pm via Zoom video conferencing and the public will be able to watch it live.

The agenda will be available on the council’s website at 5pm tomorrow. A recording of the livestream will be on the website after the meeting.

Horsham mayor Mark Radford said he was pleased the council could move forward after parliament passed the Bill.

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orsham Agricultural Society leaders have launched an evolving ‘virtual show’ in a bid to retain community connections amid mass event cancellations across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Council creates new path A new paved pathway at Cato Park in Stawell is an example of how Northern Grampians Shire Council is working on community projects despite the COVID-19 shutdown.

The council’s outdoor work crews have adapted to social distancing and increased on-site hygiene protocols to continue community work while staying safe.

The Cato Park project was an outcome of community input into a Stawell Parks Precinct Plan and includes about 90 metres of accessible connective path from Victoria Street to the main path around Cato Park Lake.

The path has a concrete edge with a seal of asphalt to ensure it is ac-

cessible for all and links existing infrastructure such as furniture and a barbecue shelter off Victoria Street.

Stawell district contractors completed the work and the council’s parks and gardens team finished off garden elements.

Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson said the improvements were in line with community requests.

“The council has listened to community,” he said.

“The improved path allows for greater accessibility to park amenities to all sections of the community.

“When we come out the other side of the coronavirus shutdown, I expect Cato Park will see a lot of use – and it’ll be ready for it.”

Society executive administrator Andrea Cross said a show committee would make a final decision about the 142nd Grand Annual Horsham Show next week, following anticipated government announcements surrounding public gatherings.

In the meantime, the society has forged ahead with plans to run online competitions and challenges via its website and social media channels.

Mrs Cross said the society had worked hard to overcome adversity during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in the cancellation of annual royal Melbourne and Adelaide shows in September.

The Horsham event, scheduled for September 27, is the Wimmera’s largest agricultural show and traditionally kick-starts a month-long show season.

Mrs Cross said the committee hoped to be able to offer several traditional non-contact competitions in September, but it would depend on constantly evolving government restrictions.

“It is such an emotional head-spin, being in limbo,” she said.

“Once the decision is made either way, we can focus our energy on what we need to focus on. For now, we are excited to be able to provide the community with what could possibly be Victoria’s first virtual show.

“When the Royal Adelaide Show made the decision to cancel, I contacted them to commiserate. I have let them know we have launched a virtual show and who knows, it might be a case of the big shows learning something from the little shows.

“We have a wonderful show fraternity and we want to maintain those connections. We all need each other at the end of the day.”

Society president Zack Currie said the Horsham organisation’s decision to proceed or not was based on government directives, along with other elements.

“We need to consider our sponsors’ financial positions, the age demographic of our judges, stewards and volunteers with many being in the ‘vulnerable’ category, the possible financial loss if attendance numbers were low, border closures and whether our insurance would cover a potential community spread of the disease,” he said.

“It’s a huge emotional decision and one that can’t be made lightly, but to have possibly Victoria’s first virtual show will give inspiration and enthusiasm to the committee and the community.”

Community challenges

Throughout May, the society will run several community challenges on the Horsham Show Facebook page.

The challenges will be repeated in June, July and September.

Mrs Cross said the challenges would be for fun and ‘bragging rights’, with a separate section of competitions running via the show’s website.

“We are really pleased to be able to welcome a new sponsor during these

difficult times,” she said. “Saines Lucas Solicitors has become a partner and their contribution will go towards our prize pool.”

Mrs Cross said the committee had decided to launch the show in May, rather than closer to September, to capture an audience looking for ways to keep busy in self-isolation.

“Families are spending more time around the kitchen table baking, making and growing through stay-athome restrictions,” she said.

“Our virtual competitions will add worth to a variety of projects and activities currently on the go.

“There will obviously be a few challenges and differences, but we are also expecting people who have never entered show competitions before, to enter this year.”

The schedule includes craft, cooking, gardening, art, photography, Lego and performing-arts competitions.

Mrs Cross said stewards would judge competitions in the week leading up to the show, with Horsham Youth Council members to announce the winners via the Horsham Show Facebook page on September 27.

The show committee is also looking into running a virtual market on show day and will have an option to purchase show bags.

“We are not going to make any money from the show this year, but we feel it is very important to keep people connected to our event,” Mrs Cross said.

She said people could access the competition schedule online at horshamshow.com.au/Horsham-show/entries/ or via the show’s Facebook page.

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tudents attending rural and remote schools in the Wimmera appear to be among the most resilient in adapting to online learning, with many classes already set up for flexible arrangements before COVID-19.

Nhill P-12 College school captain Mikayla Farmers and Hopetoun P-12 College school captain Tegan Frankel are among thousands of Victorian students faced with the challenge of learning from home in term two.

Both students have said their schools were already in a good position to deliver online learning before COVID-19.

Tegan is working towards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, ATAR, and hopes to gain work in media and photography on finishing school.

She said moving online was initially difficult, but having a small cohort of only 10 students in her year meant students had more one-on-one opportunities to get help from teachers.

“The first week was very different, but everyone is slowly getting used to it,” she said.

“We only have small numbers, so it’s a bit easier for us anyway.

“Our classrooms are really close, we all know each other very well, we’re all comfortable.”

Hopetoun P-12 College already offered flexible learning opportunities.

Tegan said she was accessing two of her classes remotely before the pandemic.

“I do media through distance education as an external class and then an accounting class delivered from Birchip,” she said.

“I was already using the WebEx system for online classes for accounting, which made my transition a lot easier, but it’s still a different environment to work in.”

Tegan said her school was looking at ways of allowing students to access the campus for classes that were more handson.

“We’re studying from home, but I think as we get closer to assessment, some of us will travel in to school just a few days a week to get the practical work done with some of the subjects,” she said.

Tegan said studying at home proved challenging at times, but she was taking it as an opportunity to reconnect with family.

“My younger sister usually goes to boarding school in Ballarat, but she’s home with us now, which makes it harder,” she said.

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“But it’s also nice, because after school we can just go for a walk and wind down together, which makes it easier to get a breather from school.”

Mikayla said students and teachers at her school displayed a great deal of resilience to the change to curriculum.

“Being in a small rural school, we have lots of aspects of remote learning already set up. We make use of Compass, lots of our learning tasks are uploaded there anyway,” she said.

“It’s not completely new, but this is on a whole new scale – our staff are really good, and most students have been pretty resilient.”

Mikayla, who lives on a farm near Nhill, said one barrier for her was internet access, which was limited at times in her family home.

She said her school had allowed her to come onto campus to access the resources she needed.

“Our internet just isn’t good enough out on the farm,” she said.

“Normally it’s fine, but with all the traffic at the moment, I couldn’t even make a Google search some days.

“That makes it a challenge. I do methods and physics which is a bit hard to learn out of a textbook sometimes, you really

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Mikayla said she was taking learning in self-isolation as a challenge to empower herself to become a more independent student.

“You have to feed yourself a lot more, you get used to being spoon fed by teachers,” she said.

“Teachers are great, but they can’t physically print you off stuff and remind you every three seconds that you need to do something.

“You have to take a lot more initiative and take control of your own learning, more than you already had to.”

Mikayla has her sights set on studying a Bachelor of Urban Planning at Latrobe University next year and requires an ATAR of at least 70.

She said although it had been tricky juggling family life while adapting to remote learning, she was focused on finishing her schooling in 2020.

“I’m not too worried. I think university’s will be lenient to some extent and I think I’m on track to get where I need to go,” she said.

“For me it’s more about knowing I tried my best. I always like to know I put in 100 percent.”

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The total dollar figure of wool sold this series was $21.92 million. Main buyer focus continued to be on the better style wools, these wools were in limited supply however, as the offering was dominated by lower yielding lesser style wools. The individual merino Micron Price Guides (MPGs) fell by 39 to 89 cents, with the reductions felt across the board. On the back of these losses, the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator dropped by 47 cents, closing the week at 1,225 cents. Worth noting, due to currency movements, the fall in the EMI in USD terms was not as severe, the EMI only lost 2 USc for the series.

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A permanent art collection H

BY DYLAN DE JONG

orsham Regional Art Gallery is using digital scanning technology to create a permanent online record of significant Wimmera artworks through a State Government grant.

The Creative Victoria grant, as part of a project called Victoria Regional Digitisation Roadshow, will enable the gallery to digitise its entire collection.

The aim is to provide free online access to collections across the globe.

Collections will include artworks produced in the Wimmera and Mack Jost’s collection of Australian paintings and works on paper.

The gallery is one of six public galleries across Victoria invited to participate in the roadshow.

As the gallery can only display a small portion of artwork at a time, digitisation of the Horsham collection means greater public access to its artworks.

Completed in two stages, the government will firstly give the gallery access to highly specialised equipment to scan its 2D collections. A professional photographer will then document the gallery’s 3D and extra-large framed works.

Horsham gallery director Brenda Wellman said she hoped moving Horsham’s collection online would create better access to pieces of historical significance in the Wimmera.

“At the moment we are digitising the whole collection, going through our hun-

dreds of works, scanning them and photographing them,” she said.

“Moving through the COVID-19 shutdown, it’s really nice for us to be looking at Horsham’s collection.

“We’re looking at all of the heritage photographs and gorgeous photos of floods and things that have happened previously here.”

Ms Wellman said as the gallery could only display a small portion of Horsham’s collection, digitisation was an important step forward.

“Every gallery has more artwork than it can display at any given time,” she said.

“The percentage galleries display is usually less than five percent of their collection.

“Having it online and as a digital resource just makes it so much more accessible to people.

“Not only are they lovely things to look at and enjoy visually, but quite often they have historical or family connections that help to teach about different areas.”

Stage two of photographing 3D works will start early this month.

The digital files produced through the project will greatly increase the gallery’s image library.

Key works from the collection will also be presented at Creative Victoria’s Victorian Collections website at victorian collections.net.au.

To view Horsham’s collection, people can go to www.horshamtownhall. com.au/exhibitions-whats-on/horshamregional-art-gallery/collection.

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“We have a sewing room set up at Wimmera Health Care Group because we often mend items, so now we are keeping very busy making the gowns.”

Mrs Ballinger said the department had experienced a downturn in its usual work.

“We service a large portion of the region’s tourism operators by washing their linen and that workload has decreased dramatically,” she said.

“So not only is this initiative helping team members diversify their workload, it is also increasing

A linen services team project at Wimmera Health Care Group has helped bolster supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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BY DYLAN DE JONG

orsham Agricultural Society has pleaded for community support and understanding over a decision to close or lock entry points around Maydale Reserve and Horsham Showground.

The reserve, on the eastern side of the showground, is the site of many major Wimmera community events.

But years of unauthorised access leading to property damage has led to the society closing or locking entry points to the showground and the site.

Society executive administrator Andrea Cross made the announcement after discussions with Horsham Showground committee.

The group decided to restrict access

to the showground to preserve the community space and decrease traffic flow through the site.

Gates are now closed or locked along McBryde and McPherson streets around the showground.

“For many years the perception is it is a public space and anyone can access that space,” Mrs Cross said.

“There are no reasons why people would need to access the showground at any time other than to make an inquiry when the show offices are open.

If there are no events on, there’s no reason to use that space.”

Mrs Cross urged the community to help the group preserve the space.

“We’ve been running many events over the past couple of years, like New Year’s Eve celebrations, Irish

and German festivals, and we have a lot of other groups that use the space.

We want people to attend our events that we run,” she said.

“We value the support of the community and engaging with them is paramount to enabling us to continue to function. So, we’re going through an education process not only for ourselves, but also the community.

“Maydale Reserve, where our events and festivals happen, is private land.”

Mrs Cross said the volunteer-based society could ill-afford extra maintenance costs associated with fixing potholes, wire from people jumping over fences, or broken windows.

“We ask the community to respect our decision and support us, so we can continue to offer events and festivals

without additional out-of-season costs in maintaining the grounds,” she said.

She said the decision to close and lock gates was the result of many years of having issues with people, mainly in vehicles, using the showground as a ‘shortcut’.

“In addition to that we’ve battled over the years with having homeless people accessing the site and a degree of criminal activity,” she said.

“When I’m in my office and a homeless person is found in one of the sheds, that is a safety and security concern because that is my workplace.

“When people swing by and use the facilities and have no regard for who supplies toilet paper and cleans them, it’s becoming a burden, and more recently we have resorted to locking toi-

lets while we’re not there.” Mrs Cross said liability of injury was her biggest concern, because Maydale Reserve was privately owned.

“Everyone needs to be protected in that space,” she said.

Mrs Cross said a community garden and walking track along the river were still open to the public.

“The walking track is open. If people want to walk along the river, by all means – the vehicle traffic is what we want to stop,” she said.

“The community garden, next to Langlands Gate, is closed, but it’s not locked. If it’s open it means someone is on-site. There’s the garden straw that we give away too, people can access that at any time, we just ask people to close the gate once they leave.”

Alma celebrating a century There was great excitement at Parkland House Hostel at Willaura, with resident Alma Sloper celebrating her 100th birthday.

All East Grampians Health Service Willaura Healthcare staff ensured the centenarian had an opportunity to celebrate the special milestone despite social-distancing restrictions.

Alma has spent all her life in the Ellerslie and Lake Bolac area.

An Anzac Day baby, Alma was born in 1920 to parents Anna and Ernest Ruddle, and spent a happy childhood with siblings Florence, Lindsay and George.

Her schooling was at Ellerslie, where she gained her leaving certificate in the eighth grade.

There were no buses in those days, which meant the Ruddle children had to walk if they wanted or needed to go anywhere.

After completing her schooling, Alma took on work including house cleaning and babysitting district children.

She married her husband Clary Sloper on December 8, 1945, and moved to Lake Bolac, where they went on to have eight children, Ken, Ray, Phillip, Rosy, Ian, Linda, Rodney and Alan.

Alma now enjoys the company of her 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“I loved my husband and children and spent as much time as

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I could caring for them and being a mother,” Alma said.

Alma credits her long life to having good parents, never smoking or drinking and walking everywhere, because she didn’t have a driver’s licence.

Parkland House Hostel at Willaura welcomed Alma as a resident in August, 2017.

“I love living at Parkland House because I get looked after well,” she said.

“My washing is done for me, there is good food and very helpful staff.”

Alma’s 100th birthday celebration was a high tea, followed by a lunch party at Parkland House, with kitchen staff providing a spread of food and other healthcare staff helping with decorations and joining in the celebrations.

East Grampians Health Service chief executive Andrew Freeman congratulated Alma on reaching the major milestone and also Willaura staff who helped make Alma’s 100th birthday special.

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rganisers of a major Grampians wine and food festival are preparing to present an even ‘bigger and better’ event in 2021 in efforts to bolster a region feeling the impacts of COVID-19.

The cancellation of the 29th Grampians Grape Escape this year, coupled with a below-average grape harvest, is likely to leave a lasting impact on wine producers in the region.

Festival organisers had put more than nine months of planning into programming, marketing, booking exhibitors and selling tickets for the event, before making the decision to cancel.

In response to the cancellation eight weeks out from the festival date, coordinators teamed up with exhibitors to move the event online at the weekend.

Co-director Kate Kirkpatrick said although the cancellation was a major drawback, a primary focus was now on the festival’s return in May, 2021.

“From an economic point of view, we’ll continue to promote our partners over the coming months and keep the festival and region top of mind for when events can return,” she said.

She said organisers encouraged people to keep their 2020 tickets for the following year through a ‘Stick with your Tix’ campaign.

Ms Kirkpatrick said she owed it to the region to keep the festival, which was now injecting more than $3-million into the Grampians economy every year.

“It has to continue for the region. It not only brings more than 8000 people, it also contributes to a lot of returned visitation through the year,” she said “The festival will celebrate 30 years

in 2022, as a festival that was started by winemakers so long ago. We have a duty to continue the event for the region.”

Ms Kirkpatrick said growers and makers were feeling the biggest impact from the weekend’s loss.

“This is our hallmark event for Northern Grampians Shire – the main event where wineries that might not have a cellar door get an opportunity to gain exposure,” she said.

“They are some of the hardest hit and they won’t have this opportunity again for another 12 months. With growers’ quantity down this year, the loss of sales is going to be felt for years to come.”

Ms Kirkpatrick said she hoped circumstances would highlight the importance of key events in the region.

“This will hopefully show local residents the importance of what events like this play in the community. It all contributes to the overall economy,” she said.

Early Wine Australia estimates revealed the national wine grape crush could be down as much as 20 percent on last year’s harvest.

High water prices and extreme summer heatwaves in Australia’s major wine-growing regions are forecast to significantly reduce grape yields.

Despite the reductions, SubRosa winery owners Adam Louder and Nancy Panter, producing wine from the Grampians and Pyrenees, are still working to produce top-quality wine.

Ms Panter said farms her business bought grapes from had significant drops in yields this year.

“The farms we work with have seen reduced yield – I think all the wineries

A BETTER FUTURE: Organisers of Grampians Grape Escape are planning for a ‘bigger and better’ 2021 following the cancellation of the 29th annual event this year. Rebecca Zehnwirth will be back. across the region have seen significantly lower yields,” she said.

“We didn’t suffer from smoke taint like other regions, but a catastrophic high fire-danger period back in November blew the flowers around, which resulted in a reduced fruit set.

“But that doesn’t mean the wine won’t be good.”

Ms Panter said without a cellar door the small business, which produces roughly 400 bottles a year, relied on festivals such as Grampians Grape Escape to meet potential long-term clients.

“Grampians Grape Escape is the main opportunity we have each year to be face-to-face with our potential longterm customers to share and showcase our wines,” she said.

“The festival leads to returned customers.”

She said lockdowns had also meant customers had no reason to buy their wine.

“COVID-19 has absolutely affected us – we’ve lost that whole area of our business, which is through bars and restaurants,” she said.

SubRosa has attended the festival since its first batch of wine was ready for market in 2016.

Ms Panter said although the winery missed the festival this year, she was taking the opportunity to bolster an online presence to capture direct sales through a website.

“Hopefully customers will be more engaged with us online and start to buy more directly from wineries,” she said.

“This is definitely a steep learning curve – we’re not too savvy with online selling, but we’re trying.”

Headspace Horsham is calling on Wimmera people to join thousands of Australians in The Push-Up Challenge, a program encouraging people to use their isolation to raise money for and awareness of mental-health programs.

Participants will connect virtually from Monday to May 31 to challenge themselves physically and learn about mental health.

Perth engineer Nick Hudson established The Push-Up Challenge three years ago after experiencing depression relating to major openheart surgery.

Headspace Horsham team members are each completing 3046 push-ups across three weeks and have encouraged young people, businesses, gyms and clubs in the area to join them.

Headspace Horsham community development co-ordinator Louise Barnett said the challenge was a great opportunity to come together and create a Wimmera ‘push-up’ community.

“We can challenge our physical health and get on Zoom to do some push-ups and have a giggle together – all of which are great ways to boost your mental health.

The push up challenge is free to join and you don’t have to raise money to be involved,” she said.

Each day as part of the challenge people complete a number of push-ups to reflect a mental-health statistic.

Registrations are open online at www.thepushupchallenge.com.au.

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WE WILL BOUNCE BACK: Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary executive members are pleased to be providing a service despite coronavirus restrictions. Auxiliary fundraisers and meetings will resume after the COVID-19 threat is over. Pictured, from left, are assistant treasurer Rae Hill, vice-president Judy Garwood, secretary Jenny Tippet, president Lea Crammond and treasurer Nola Bellinger. Assistant secretary Anne Potter is absent.

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immera Hospice Care Auxiliary is continuing to provide equipment for people with life-limiting illnesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic despite having to cancel several key fundraisers.

President Lea Crammond said due to careful planning and sensible saving practices, the auxiliary was still able to fund hospice-care equipment for patient comfort.

“Patient comfort is so very important to our ethos,” she said.

“We have an excellent leasing program for equipment and we are currently supporting refurbishment of Oxley room 18 at Wimmera Health Care Group by purchasing new medically preferred furniture.

“This is the short-stay room at Wimmera Base Hospital. The last time it was refurbished was in 2004, so we are delighted to support this venture once again.”

Wimmera Hospice Care supports people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families and carers.

The auxiliary helps fund a range of equipment often available free of charge to patients and carers.

“The auxiliary has been successfully operating in this capacity for 30 years, which we consider an honour and a privilege,” Mrs Crammond said.

“We organise fundraisers and rely on donations to help assist us with our goals.”

Mrs Crammond said the COVID-19 pandemic had hampered, but not stopped, auxiliary operations.

“With the current pandemic sweeping the world, it is with regret that our planned Mother’s Day lunch – an annual feature of our auxiliary – is cancelled for 2020 and further meetings of the group are suspended until further notice,” she said.

“It is imperative that we all follow the safety instructions given so that we can ensure the safety of our auxiliary members and the community.

“I am thrilled to confirm the outstanding service we provide will continue during this time.

“The executive team at Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary wishes all members of the auxiliary and the community well during this time of isolation.

“Please take care of your loved ones, be kind to all and remain patient and vigilant.

“We will of course bounce back bigger and better than ever once we are given the ‘all clear’.”

Farmer group backs fuel reserve Victoria’s peak farming organisation has welcomed a Federal Government decision to invest $94-million to establish a strategic fuel reserve.

Victorian Farmers Federation Grains Group president Ashley Fraser said the issue was close to the heart of many farmers.

He said the global virus pandemic had highlighted issues in the agricultural supply chain and fuel security was one of them.

“Fuel is essential to enabling farmers to continue operating their business and supply food to the nation,” he said.

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Mr Fraser urged authorities to move the reserves to Australia as soon as possible.

“It is fundamentally important that farmers have access to a reliable supply of fuel now and into the future, he said.

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Rise in demand for hay sheds Victorian hay-shed construction has surged off the back of a record 2019 fodder harvest.

Growers in the Wimmera and southern Mallee are leading the charge, investing in infrastructure to protect the quality of their hay.

Hay-shed sales at Entegra, one of the region’s largest shed construction businesses, is on track to double this season.

Since January, Entegra has sold 65 percent of the total amount of hay sheds it sold in 2019.

Hay-shed construction is the fastest-growing business category for Entegra, which manufactures all types of agricultural and industry sheds.

General manager Laurie McCalman said many farmers had so much hay at the end of last harvest they stacked them 10-bales high in paddocks.

“This has been an incredible turnaround in a region which had gone through severe drought and then a flood during the 2018 harvest,” he said.

“This past season, record prices encouraged

hay production and now it is flowing through to on-farm investment.”

Warracknabeal grower Travis Penny is among farmers to have recently bought a new hay shed.

“Hay’s an important part of our operation now and if you’re going to go to the expense of doing hay, you’ve got to store it well,” he said.

“The market price fluctuates and with our latest hay shed, we’ll be able to better maintain the quality of our hay and have more options.”

Mr McCalman said pre-engineered structural hay sheds that could store from 1000 to 2500 bales had been the most popular in the region, due to the large volumes of hay produced.

“Farmers want their sheds installed faster and thanks to the introduction of the kits, this has been possible,” he said.

“We were able to install a record number of sheds before they were needed for vital hay storage.”

Mr McCalman said customised hay sheds had also been popular with growers.

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he Salvation Army in Horsham is asking Wimmera communities to donate to its annual Red Shield Appeal to support the region’s most vulnerable people through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unlike other years when fundraising efforts were door-to-door, this year’s appeal will be online.

The door-knock appeal has been running annually for more than 50 years and the Salvation Army’s efforts in the region have become an integral support program for Wimmera communities.

The Salvos aim to enlist 10,000 ‘virtual’ collectors to sign up and raise money for the appeal on May 23 and 24 to help meet the demand of expected challenging times ahead.

Horsham Salvation Army captain Chris Sutton said the organisation was preparing to provide hardship support on an unprecedented scale in response to COVID-19, coupled with the fallout of Australia’s devastating bushfire season.

“We anticipate seeing some of the greatest need that we’ve ever seen in our 140-year history of serving Australians,” he said.

“The COVID-19 crisis has financially crippled many Australians and it will take months to see the real impact it will have.”

He said the appeal was extremely important to help the most vulnerable in the community.

“Through COVID-19 people are losing work or not having as much work. They’re relying upon organisations like the Salvation Army for support,” he said.

“We are asking our local community to partner with us to provide the critical care needed as we face these challenging times.

“We know when the chips are down, Aussies come together and do what they can to give hope. This is no more important than now.”

Mr Sutton said money raised from the appeal would stay in Horsham, Kaniva, Stawell and Ararat districts to go towards community lunches, food relief, homeless and youth support.

The Salvation Army’s annual report showed its social services provided more than one-million sessions of care to Australians in need, helped 46,000 people experiencing homelessness, provided financial counselling to more than 65,000 people and offered care to 13,000 people who were coping with family violence.

In the past year it also provided ongoing response to drought, while Salvation Army Emergency Services responded to the bushfires crisis by providing more than 500,000 meals and refreshments to first responders and displaced people.

Mr Sutton said people could become digital fundraisers by going to digitaldoorknock. salvationarmy.org.au.

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bout four years ago, Horsham’s Rachel Deckert participated in a photoshoot that changed her life.

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The ‘boudoir’ shoot with photographer Annie Murray not only helped Ms Deckert ‘feel beautiful for the first time’, it sparked a passion to help other women feel the same way.

“I had a shoot with Annie in Melbourne and – long story short – I saw myself as beautiful for the first time,” Ms Deckert said.

“I ended up calling her and saying, ‘I can’t take photos for crap, but I sure do want to make people feel the way you made me feel’.

“And she cried and said she would teach me to take photos.”

Ms Deckert started Bella Madre Photography to boost the confidence of Wimmera women, particularly mothers, who ‘always put themselves last’.

The sessions are based on an ‘experience’ and include hair and make-up as well as photography services.

Ms Deckert’s business took off, but like many others, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last month, she decided she missed her camera, people and making people laugh – and her #isomemories bybmp project was born.

“We are all stuck in this crappy situation together, but there’s no reason why we can’t create a few fun memories,” Ms Deckert said.

“I decided to spend an hour a day driving around my little village taking photos of families, couples, kids, pets… all at a very safe social distance.

“I wanted to create beautiful memories that will make us look back and say, ‘it wasn’t so bad’.”

Ms Deckert said she considered herself to be a positive person.

“I can’t work but I’m lucky enough

to own a couple of businesses and make a little bit of money out of one of them,” she said.

“I’m getting by, but a lot of people are in an awful situation. They have lost jobs or are struggling to get food.

“I was trying to think of something I could do to give back and then I came up with the idea of ‘drive-by’ photo shoots. I had seen the idea elsewhere and thought I could do it, too.

“I wanted to do something for free, that I can’t normally do because I have to make a living.

“Technically I can’t work at the moment, but I’m calling it essential for mental health.

“It’s nice to have a reason to get up and get out of the house.

“It’s a beautiful thing to be able to provide something I normally wouldn’t be able to.

“This is my way of paying it forward.”

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paying it forward’ Ms Deckert shared her offer on her Bella Madre Photography Facebook page and was quickly overwhelmed by the response.

“I have a board and I’m writing down names and addresses – it’s very old-school,” she said.

“I actually take the board to bed with me each night because I’m getting messages up until 11pm from people wanting to participate.

“This week is fully booked and I already have a lot of requests for next week.”

Ms Deckert said she was not sure how much longer she would be able to offer the free photography shoots.

“It is taking up quite a bit of my time,” she said.

“The biggest effect is on homeschooling my children.

“I am a single mum of three kids – so I am going out for an hour a day to take the photographs after I make sure my kids are organised.

“I’m not doing a lot of editing on the photos but it’s still taking me a while – it’s 7pm to 8pm by the time I’m finished at night, by the time I do everything else as well.

“But even though it’s taking up a bit of time, I absolutely love it.

“To be able to go to someone’s home and take a photograph is a privilege.

“Everyone is letting me onto their front lawns and giving me these big, gorgeous smiles.

“It is such an honour. I get so much joy out of it.”

Ms Deckert is photographing people in their driveways, on their doorsteps or in their front yards.

She then emails the photographs to the subjects, free of charge.

“It’s nice to do something positive for people,” she said.

“I love seeing all the happy faces and a lot of the comments on Facebook are uplifting.

“I’ve had so many comments from

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“There are new mums who are stuck at home and haven’t been able to have photos done to capture this precious moment in their life.

“It is nice to be recognised but that’s not why I am doing it.

“I absolutely love it. I love being a weirdo, telling jokes and just being silly to make people smile.

“When it all comes down to it, in the middle of this awful situation of isolation, we are all in this together.”

Ms Deckert said she looked forward to resuming photoshoots in the Bella Madre studio once the government lifted restrictions.

‘Bella Madre’ is Spanish for ‘beautiful mother’.

“Mums rarely see themselves as beautiful,” Ms Deckert said.

“When I do the shoots I always ask them, ‘when was the last time you felt

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Mayor: Council planning ahead West Wimmera Shire mayor Bruce Meyer has spoken of a need for people and organisations to take a different approach while working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Cr Meyer has provided insight into West Wimmera Shire Council operations to The Weekly Advertiser.

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ith restrictions placed on everybody due to the COVID-19 situation, it means that changes are being made to the way councils operate.

We all hope these measures are very temporary and life can get back to normal as soon as possible.

West Wimmera Shire Council is continuing its capital works program without having to lay off any staff, and most of the works are on track for time and budget.

Edenhope Community Centre still has a few items to finish off, but it is hoped that a certificate of occupancy will be issued soon. This will enable work to start on moving the library to this new building.

The budget process for the next financial year is continuing, with the council having draft discussions on what will be considered for 2020-2021.

Staff are working on a relief-meal-provision arrangement – to aid people who are vulnerable and unable to get their meals from their usual sources.

Those considered to have a need receive regular checks to make sure they are alright and handling these difficult times.

Anzac Day gatherings had to be restricted this year, but this did not take away from our remembrance of those who made a huge sac-

rifice to keep our country safe and free. The State Government has determined that council meetings can be held online for the next few months – this will make it easier to meet the social-distancing requirements.

However, I do look forward to returning to the usual way of running meetings, because technology is never foolproof.

We have already experienced difficulties with connections and sound control – our internet services in this area are far from perfect.

Another change is that we have received a directive from the Federal Department of Home Affairs regarding citizenship ceremonies.

From now on, they are to be online using a secure video link rather than face-to-face.

The trialling of this new mode of ceremony has been successful at other councils, and West Wimmera will also participate in this manner as the need arises.

Before this directive, our most recent ceremony was on March 18 in the Edenhope Council Chamber, when two new citizens, Mr Chaudhary Wasif and Mrs Lesley Hunting, received their citizenship.

I officiated at this ceremony, which was reduced in length and process to accommodate the emerging COVID-19 situation at the time.

Mrs Hunting was accompanied by her husband Mal Hunting, however other family members stayed away due to the health warnings.

I must say it felt quite unwelcoming on our part to not share our traditional morning tea – however, this did not appear to diminish Mrs Hunting’s delight in receiving her citizenship.

Latest News Culvert upgrades to improve road quality Council is currently working on four major culvert renewal projects across the shire to ensure long term road function.

Council’s Community Grants Round Two awarded The recipients of round two of council’s 2019/20 Community Grants have been announced with 11 groups sharing in a combined $27,600 of grant funding.

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HONOURING ANZACS: Lowan Lodge 107 members, Brother Wiremu Larkins, left, and Brother Rhys Webb, hold a Freemasons Victoria ‘roll of honour’ book published in 1919.

Freemasons honour Anzacs A Lowan Lodge 107 member has paid tribute to Wimmera Freemasons who became part of the Anzac legacy.

Brother Rhys Webb wanted to see how many members of the lodge and Freemasons Victoria served in the First World War. He stumbled upon a roll of honour booklet sent out to all 243 Freemason lodges in Victoria at the end of the First World War. “This booklet contained all members of Freemasonry who served and those who were killed in action,” Mr Webb said.

“A total of 2244 Freemasons

from Victoria served in the First World War and 237 were killed in action.

“From Lowan Lodge 107, brothers J. P. Schultz and G. M. Deans served and came home to Nhill, however Brother J. Thomson was killed in action.

“His name is on the Nhill war memorial to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country.”

Former Kaniva Lodge 208, closed in 2012, welcomed brothers B. Barras, G. T. Brown, L. N. Smith and A. G Welfare home safely, however brother A. J. Baines, C. P. Christensen and P. E. Greene were all killed in action.

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“At the end of the war both Lowan Lodge 107 and Kaniva Lodge 208 had a special meeting of sorrow for the members and friends who had served and sadly never returned home,” Mr Webb said.

“This included a minute’s silence and what would be considered a traditional Anzac Day service today.

“Lest we forget the sacrifices these members made so we are free today.”

Mr Webb said Freemasonry was ‘an organisation of good men supporting each other, their families and the community’.

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Horsham businessman fears regional Victoria will bear an unfair brunt of the fallout from a State Government decision to borrow $24.5-billion in emergency funding.

Robin Barber, a former Horsham councillor, said he was uncomfortable with the level of government detail about how it would spend the money.

He said it had left him feeling both angry and uneasy.

Mr Barber said as a regional Victorian he was ‘naturally’ cynical about how and where the government would spend the money and wanted assurances the regions would get their share.

He urged country Victorians to join him in demanding answers.

The State Government announced in mid-April that it would borrow the money to tackle an economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Barber said he had no issue with the government sourcing money to help lever the economy back into shape.

“I’m happy for the government of the day to take extensive financial measures to soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

“But I draw the line into agreeing to allow the state to go $24-billion further into debt without having a clear idea of where this money is going to be spent.

“The Federal Government has been clear with the programs and process the money it is going to and I demand the same from the state.

“All I really want assurances for is that

BUSY OVER THE FENCE: Horsham mayor Mark Radford provides an example of how people have taken to their gardens during extended isolation. Horsham Tidy Towns and Horsham Rural City Council are promoting an Over the Fence Front Yard Award. The concept involves people nominating their neighbours, with their permission, for an award for their efforts in tidying up their front yards. People can make nominations on the Horsham Rural City Council website, www.hrcc. vic.gov.au.

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the benefits of borrowing such a large amount get shared throughout Victoria and doesn’t stop at Ballarat.

“We’ve already been shafted through the Port of Melbourne sale where the State Government promised everything to country Victoria and yet only gave it a sniff and spent the rest on metropolitan rail crossings.

“And this is not only a few dollars. It’s several billions of taxpayer dollars and it will be our kids who are paying it back.”

Treasurer Tim Pallas, when announcing the plans, said all spending would be fully accounted for in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act. He said the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee would provide oversight of the government’s decisions through its review into the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria.

A South Australian company will open its third Wimmera development in as many months tomorrow, in Horsham.

OTR Horsham Dimboola Road is the company’s second petrol and convenience store in the Wimmera’s capital, and the fifth in Victoria.

OTR opened a Wilson Street store in March, with OTR Stawell – which includes a Hungry Jack’s and truck stop – opening last month.

OTR general manager Darryl Cotter said business leaders were proud to open their second store in Horsham.

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Mr Cotter said to support customers and team members’ wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the store would have easily accessible hand sanitiser and hand-wash facilities, together with increased cleaning of high-touch areas.

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orsham’s Rudolph family will keep up a Mother’s Day tradition on Sunday despite challenges created by coronavirus social-distancing regulations.

Dianne Rudolph and her four daughters, Jemima Olston, Tegan Rudolph, Bianca Hearne and Lacey Rudolph, have participated in the Horsham Mother’s Day Classic for about 10 years.

The national Mother’s Day charity event involves fun runs or walks in cities and towns across Australia to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.

The Horsham classic, now in its 11th year, usually involves about 300 people enjoying a Sunday morning walk or run alongside the Wimmera River.

With the majority of events either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mother’s Day Classic leaders decided to run a ‘virtual’ event to ensure the community could still come together to support and remember people touched by breast cancer.

Organisers have encouraged people to register online to be part of a virtual online community, ensuring participants can still stay connected.

Tegan said her family was pleased to be able to continue its involvement.

“We’ve been doing it for 10 years or so and we just find it’s a really good activity for all of our family to get involved in,” she said.

“We usually have some runners and some walkers on the day.

“We usually try to get together for Mother’s Day and also obviously to support the Breast Cancer foundation.”

The Rudolphs will walk their own course on Sunday.

“One of my sisters had the idea that because we can walk with one other person, we are each going to walk two kilometres with Mum,” Tegan said.

“She’s going to have to walk six kilometres. We’ve got one sister still in Melbourne, but the three of us who are here are each going to walk two kilometres with Mum, so we can spend some time with her on Mother’s Day and still get our exercise.”

Dianne said Mother’s Day was always a special day on the calendar.

“The girls always come home for Mother’s Day and we have a lovely family day,” she said.

“I’ve lost a couple of friends through breast cancer so the Mother’s Day Classic is obviously a fantastic way to raise money and awareness of breast cancer and try to save lives.

“It’s been very special to us and it’s wonderful to now have the grandkids along for the ride.

FAMILY TIME: Horsham’s Dianne Rudolph, daughter Tegan and grandchildren Nara, 1, and Arlen, 3, will continue a family tradition when they participate in a ‘virtual’ Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER “The daughter in Melbourne, she’s going to do a two-kilometre walk and we will FaceTime while she’s doing that with us as part of it, so we are all together at some stage.”

The coronavirus pandemic has produced some positives for the family, with Tegan spending more time with her parents after temporarily moving home with her children, Arlen, 3, and Nara, 1.

“We live in a very small apartment in Melbourne, on the second floor with no outdoor space,” Tegan said.

“When it became clear we were all going to be working from home, we pulled the kids out of childcare, and the obvious choice was to come here.

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“I’m not sure if the novelty has worn off a bit, but it’s been great for us, to have that as an option.”

Horsham Mother’s Day Classic committee member Jackie Exell said she was pleased community members continued to support the event.

“Everything is ticking along as well as can be expected at the moment,” she said.

“We are really mindful that a lot of people we support through the event are in the vulnerable category.

“We are confident the right decision has been made for the community at this time and we will be back bigger and better next year.”

Ms Exell said committee members encouraged Wimmera people to register online, at www.mothersdayclassic. com.au/ or via a link on the Mothers Day Classic – Horsham, Victoria Facebook page.

“The beauty is you don’t have to do the walk or run on Mother’s Day, you can do it any time before then and have a sleep in on the day,” she said.

“You might want to set yourself a different goal, such as four kilometres a day, each day in the lead-up to Mother’s Day. “There is a lot of versatility this year.”

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ember for Wannon Dan Tehan has encouraged people with chronic health conditions to continue managing their circumstances amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Mr Tehan said it was vitally important all Australians, including people in his electorate, continued to consult doctors about their health issues.

He said the Federal Government had expanded Medicare-subsidised telehealth services for all Australians and was providing extra incentives to general practitioners to support continued access to essential primary health services during the pandemic.

Mr Tehan was echoing sentiments from Health Minister Greg Hunt who suggested people with follow-up doctor appointments ask whether the consultation required face-to-face meeting or could occur via telephone or video call.

“If you are taking regular medication for management of a chronic condition, it is essential you continue to take your medication. If you run out of medication, please contact your doctor or your local pharmacy to arrange a repeat prescription,” Mr Hunt said.

“To further stop the spread of COVID-19, Australians can now have their PBS medicines delivered to their home from their community pharmacy of their choice through the Australian Government ‘COVID-19 Home Medicines Service’. There is no additional cost to have their medicines delivered to their home.”

Flu vaccine

Mr Tehan is also encouraging western Victorians to consider getting a vaccine to protect them against influenza.

“April and May is the best time to get a flu vaccine and people should contact their doctor

or community pharmacy to book an appointment,” he said.

“Many Australians, including all Australians over 65 and children under the age of five, are eligible for a free flu vaccine through the National Immunisation Program.

“If you have regular blood tests as part of the management of your chronic health condition, please continue to have your blood tests done at your local general practice or local pathology collection centre.

“Whether in person, or through the expanded telehealth network, it’s critical people continue to manage their general health throughout the COVID-19 health emergency. Your GP is there to help you follow your treatment plan and improve your health.”

Chronic conditions include arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and mental-health conditions. These are leading causes of illness, disability and death in Australia.

Mr Tehan said it was essential people continued to have screenings for serious conditions such as bowel cancer.

“We don’t want people to develop cancers which could have been easily treated if picked up early,” he said.

“We want you to stay well during these challenging times. Your health-care needs don’t take a back seat because of COVID-19.”

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has launched Expert Advice Matters, a nationwide campaign to stop people from neglecting their health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

People can access advice on website, www. expertadvicematters.com.au.

PROTECTION: The Weekly Advertiser editor Dean Lawson has been one of many Wimmera people booking in for an influenza vaccination. He is pictured getting a shot from Terry White Chemmart Horsham pharmacist Amanda Carracher.

People booking in for vaccinations Wimmera people heeding national health advice to get an annual influenza vaccination have kept pharmacies and medical clinics busy meeting demand across the region.

Families and individuals keen to have protection against the flu amid the COVID-19 pandemic have been consistently booking in for shots.

While the flu vaccination fails to protect people from COVID-19, it protects them from four main strains of influenza virus.

Influenza is a potentially life-threatening disease in its own right and could also seriously complicate and compromise a person’s ability to fight a COVID-19 infection.

Terry White Chemmart Horsham pharmacist Amanda Carracher said she had been administering about 30 vaccines a day, ‘significantly’ more than usual.

“We’ve been very busy.

We’ve had an unprecedented number of people asking for vaccinations – more than we’ve had in a long time,” she said.

“Normally you could have walked in off the street and had the flu shot there and then.

“We’d prefer people come in or phone and book in if they can.

“Having a flu vaccination is important during this crisis.

But the truth is it’s important every year.

“In some circumstances people can’t and probably shouldn’t enter various institutions such as aged-care centres without having had a flu shot.

“So it’s something for everyone to consider.”

Doctors and pharmacists with immunisation training across the region are administering the vaccines.

There is a general flu vaccine available and a government-subsidised vaccine for people aged over 65.

Some organisations involving regular gatherings of people, such as Horsham District Kindergarten Association, are encouraging people to have flu vaccinations before visiting their centres.

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here is not a person in the world who has not been impacted by COVID-19.

As new case numbers start to slow in Australia, so too does our economy.

This time presents new challenges as everyone gets used to a ‘new normal’ and figures out the best way to weather the coming months.

This article provides an overview of different measures the Federal Government has announced to support individuals and businesses, current market performance and what you should be thinking about when it comes to your finances and continuing to build longterm wealth.

The Federal Government has announced two economic stimulus packages and the JobKeeper payment to support individuals and businesses.

An overview of the Federal Government’s measures announced to date are –

Support for individuals

The Federal Government has announced a range of measures to help individuals. Eligibility to access these measures is determined on criteria such as your employment status or loss of income due to COVID-19. Some of the key measures include: • Two $750 payments to social security, veteran and other income-support recipients, with the first payment from March 31, 2020 and the second payment from July 13, 2020.

• Access to the JobKeeper payment from your employer, if eligible, equal to $1500 a fortnight.

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• Early release of superannuation funds; and • Temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown rates.

Superannuation release

Eligible people will be able to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in the 2019-20 financial year and a further $10,000 in the 2020-21 financial year.

To access your super early, you need to meet one of the following five criteria: • You are unemployed.

• You are eligible for the JobSeeker payment, youth allowance for jobseekers, parenting payment special benefit or the farm household allowance.

• You were made redundant on or after January 1, 2020.

• Your working hours have reduced by at least 20 percent after January 1, 2020.

• You are a sole trader and your business activity was suspended, or your turnover has reduced by at least 20 percent after January 1, 2020.

If you are considering early release of your superannuation, you need to consider what the potential long-term impacts might be to the growth of your super fund and retirement income.

While $20,000 might not seem like a lot of money now, it could have

significant compounding value if left in your fund.

Understandably, people might not have any other choice to support themselves financially. Make sure you speak to a financial professional to understand your risks and if this is a suitable option for you. If you are eligible, you can apply for early release of your superannuation directly with the ATO through the myGov website.

Minimum drawdown rates

The temporary reduction in the minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions has been designed to assist retirees who do not wish to sell their investment assets, while the value of those assets is reduced. The minimum drawdown rates have been temporarily halved.

Business support

The Federal Government has announced measures to help businesses facing financial difficulty. Eligibility to access these measures depends on factors such as your turnover and how much your business’s revenue has decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these measures include: • Increasing the instant asset write-off threshold for depreciating assets from $30,000 to $150,000.

• Allowing businesses with turnover below $500-million to deduct 50 percent of eligible assets until June 30, 2021.

• PAYG withholding support, providing up to $100,000 in cash payments, which allows businesses to receive payments equal to 100 percent of salary and wages withheld from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020; and • Temporary measures to reduce the

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potential actions that could cause business insolvency.

Home loan approach

Banks have announced that homeowners experiencing financial difficulty can pause their mortgage repayments for between three and six months.

It’s important to remember that, in most cases, interest will still be capitalised and added to your outstanding loan balance.

When payments restart, your lender might require increased repayments, or the term of your loan might be increased. These are important factors you need to discuss with your lender.

Personal finance

While it can be tempting to sell all your investments now as the market declines, this locks in your losses and puts your wealth in a weak position.

If you haven’t already defensively positioned your investments, speak with a financial adviser about how to best adjust your investing over the coming months.

What should I do next?

During this time, you might face some challenges with your finances.

Your ability, however, to understand the options available to you and what the current period means on a longterm basis is key to getting through this challenging time productively.

Further, making well thought out decisions now will give you the strong foundations you need in your health and wealth as the world recovers and embarks on a new period of growth.

Before you make any big changes to your financial situation, speak to your financial adviser to get personalised advice for your unique situation.

Culvert upgrades Four major culvert-renewal projects are the subject of a Northern Grampians Shire Council project to ensure longterm road function in key areas.

The projects involve replacing major culverts in poor condition and reinforcing auxiliary road infrastructure.

Work is complete on major culvert replacement on Vances Crossing Road in Joel Joel and nearing completion on a Swanwater Road project in Swanwater.

Work on Dunolly Road and Archdale Road projects has started and scheduled to be complete by the end of May, pending weather conditions.

Traffic detours are in place during the work and council leaders are aiming to have the roads open as soon as possible.

Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson said the work was necessary to ensure the long-term usability of the shire’s road network.

“I understand road works can be a frustrating obstacle when trying to get out and about for essential trips,” he said.

“However, by upgrading these culverts, the overall condition of our roads will be greatly improved and stay in a better state of repair for longer.

“These combined works represent just over $350,000 of the council’s 2019-20 capital works program.”

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BY DYLAN DE JONG

he Federal Government has slashed the cost of online university courses in a bid to upskill Australians into national priority areas including teaching and nursing amid COVID-19.

People in the Wimmera will have the opportunity to start short, online university courses for up to six months as the Federal Government plans to slash the price of tertiary education this month.

Australians are being encouraged to use their time social distancing to develop skills for new jobs in national priority areas such as nursing, teaching, health, IT and science.

Member for Wannon and Education Minister Dan Tehan encouraged people who had lost their jobs to start a new course.

Mr Tehan said the reforms would help students and universities align with the needs of industry to meet skill demands for the new economy expected to emerge following the pandemic.

“This plan will help Australians who have lost their job or are looking to retrain to use their time studying nursing, teaching, counselling, allied health or other areas considered national priorities,” he said.

“It will also provide a revenue stream for universities and private providers to assist their financial stability.”

Mr Tehan said the Federal Government would also guarantee funding for universities at current levels, even if there was a fall in domestic student numbers, and provide greater flexibility in the use of the funding than ever before.

Tertiary and international education providers will get regulatory fee relief so they can better support domestic and international students, as well as exemptions from loan fees under FEE-HELP and Vocational Education and Training, VET, Student Loans.

“Like the rest of the Australian community, the higher education sector has taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus,” Mr Tehan said.

“These reforms will help universities pivot towards a closer alignment of domestic industry and student demands through innovative micro-credentials delivered flexibly online.

“Universities have proven they are up to the challenge of shifting their approach.

“Universities have been agile in their response to COVID-19, moving swiftly to the online delivery of courses and providing additional support to international students.”

Under the plan to subsidise university courses, the government will guarantee Commonwealth Grants Scheme, CGS, and HELP funding streams for higher education providers at their current levels for the rest of 2020.

For public universities, 2020 performance-based funding amounts will also be guaranteed.

There will also be a six-month exemption from the loan fees associated with FEE-HELP and VET Student Loans in the sector in a bid to encourage full-fee paying students to continue their studies despite difficult times.

MAKING, BAKING: Jackie Wilson, left, and Kristine Horrocks at Chris and Di’s Bakery in Stawell have been among Northern Grampians bakery staff busy responding to customer orders despite COVID-19 restrictions.

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EPA warns against burning tyres Cooler conditions and the lifting of fire restrictions in some areas has prompted the state’s environmental watchdog to warn landowners about the burning of car tyres.

Environment Protection Authority North West Region manager Scott Pigdon said farmers managing hazard-reduction burns should consider removing any stacks of old tyres before starting a burn.

He said piles of waste tyres were a fire hazard and a threat to the environment.

“You can stockpile up to 40 tonnes or 5000 standard passenger tyres without needing a permit from

EPA, but there are common-sense reasons for most property owners to get rid of old tyres,” he said.

“A stack of waste tyres is a pile of chemicals waiting to burn; it doesn’t catch fire easily but if it is overrun by fire it will generate toxic smoke and burning tyres can be very difficult to extinguish.”

Mr Pigdon said any abandoned stockpile of waste tyres was also an environmental hazard, providing a breeding ground for vermin while the tyres decayed and contaminated soil and groundwater.

“Past practices of using old tyres to contain soil erosion or around

newly planted trees are no longer accepted, and it’s illegal to burn or just dump them,” he said.

The authority has urged landholders to inspect any tyre stockpile and make a decision to either manage it properly or send the tyres for recycling or legal disposal in landfill.

EPA’s website www.epa.vic.gov. au has advice on how tyres can be used on farmland or private property. Stockpile regulations are available online at ref.epa.vic.gov.au.

People suspecting someone is illegally stockpiling or dumping tyres can call EPA’s 24-hour pollution hotline on 1300 372 842.

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ukulele, relatable lyrics and a camera phone.

This was all former Horsham resident Chelsie King needed to produce yet another heartfelt song in her self-isolation.

The 20-year-old singer-songwriter, now living in Swan Hill, is staying committed to ‘sharing the love’ through COVID-19, adding to her repertoire with her new song, ‘Soldier’.

Three weeks ago, Ms King became a hit on social media across the Wimmera and Mallee after releasing her song ‘Today’, about staying positive in self-isolation.

She said her latest release was a personal reflection of her emotions, coming from a raw place.

She said at first, she was hesitant to share the song. However, after showing her close friends and family, she felt inspired and bravely uploaded a video recording of her singing the song onto YouTube.

She said she hoped her song would connect with others who were struggling with mental health, especially during the pandemic.

“Soldier is a song I wrote back in October. I never intended to share it publicly,” she said.

“The song is a personal reminder to myself that some days will be difficult, but the great thing is, it is just a day and tomorrow might be better, and we can only hope it’s going to keep getting better.

“It was more for myself – but with everything going on, I know there’s a lot of people out there who might be feeling similarly.”

Ms King encouraged anyone who

HEARTFELT: Singer-songwriter Chelsie King is commited to ‘sharing the love’ through music. was struggling with their mental health to contact social support services such as Beyond Blue.

“With everything going on, and as someone who does struggle with mental health, isolation is pretty challenging for me,” she said.

“But luckily there are lots of programs still open, Beyond Blue for example, they are always a great tool to use. For anybody who’s feeling upset or despair relating to my song, I would definitely recommend ringing into some of those support helplines, because there are wonderful people on there.”

Ms King has been an active member in the Wimmera’s music and arts

community since she was in primary school.

She appeared in Horsham Arts Council’s production of Mamma Mia! last year and helped to direct a musical in 2017 at her then school, Warracknabeal Secondary College.

“I was very fortunate to be part of the ensemble cast for Mamma Mia! in October last year – it was definitely my favourite show I’ve ever done,” Ms King said.

“For my first time in a Horsham Arts Council show I felt nothing but welcome.

“Everyone was happy to have new people onboard. It was overwhelming on opening night, I didn’t realise how

many people could fit into Horsham Town Hall – it’s the biggest stage I’ve ever performed on.”

Ms King said performing gave her a great sense of fulfilment.

“It’s a hard feeling to describe – there’s so much adrenaline running through you when you are posed at the end and everyone starts cheering,” she said.

“And music lets you express how you’re feeling in a way that words just can’t. Even though music is made of words, there’s a feeling that goes behind those words, whether that’s happiness, sadness, anger, excitement or frustration, there’s always something behind it.”

A dramatic increase in people getting involved in passive recreation during COVID-19 restrictions has placed a spotlight on community walking and cycling tracks across the region.

People forced to isolate but encouraged to keep exercising during the pandemic has led to higher-than-usual traffic on parkland pathways and increased focus on their importance.

Long-time Horsham Wimmera River Improvement Committee chairman Gary Aitken said he had been amazed at how many people were using river tracks in Horsham and suspected other areas were also busy.

“We’ve had mums and dads and the troupe, joggers, people walking their dogs and cyclists on bikes of all sizes. People might emerge from this considerably fitter than they were before,” he said.

“The advantages are not just physical but mental as well. When people go out they should relax and soak up everything they see.

“What we’re seeing really does highlight the value of passive recreation areas and despite the individual isolation still promotes a sense of togetherness. By being isolated we’re realising the value of fellow humans.”

Mr Aitken said with the increase of pedestrian and cycling traffic everyone needed to be conscious of each other and observe protocols.

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A few clues Hyundai teases warm i30 Sedan N Line

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yundai Motor Company has teased a new warm N Line version of its upcoming i30 Sedan in a 25-second YouTube video released last week.

Said to deliver a sportier design, more refined powertrain and improved chassis dynamics, the car shown in the video is adorned with contourmasking white camouflage, though a few clues can be found along with the few details Hyundai Motor Company, HMC, has revealed thus far.

Visually, there seems to be little to distinguish the Sedan N Line from its regular counterparts, other than black exterior mirrors and some more aggressive two-tone five-spoke alloy wheels.

On closer inspection, however, there are a few other subtle differences at the rear of the car which hint at its warmer disposition, including a set of twin exhaust tips poking out of the

right side of the bumper and the omission of any tail-lights on the boot lid – including the full-length brake strip.

While it is hard to pinpoint many other visual changes due to the camouflage, it would be safe to assume a few other enhancements will be added to the production vehicles.

For reference, the current i30 N Line brandishes the same front fascia as the full-fruit i30 N – minus the grille-mounted N badge – as well as bigger wheels and a more aggressive rear apron.

Due to arrive in Australia in the second half of the year, virtually no details have been revealed concerning the i30 Sedan’s powertrain options, let alone the N Line variant, although our money is on the 150kW-265Nm 1.6-litre turbo-petrol as seen in the current N Line.

Going on recent comments from HMC, it seems we might not be too far adrift, with the Korean giant say-

ing the upcoming i30 Sedan N Line adds N brand specific design elements, chassis upgrades and a turbocharged engine to the recently revealed i30 Sedan.

A rorty engine note can also be heard in the video, aligning closely with what we heard – and liked – during our week-long test of the i30 N Line hatch last year.

One thing we do know for sure is the inclusion of a dual-clutch automatic transmission – most likely the sevenspeed unit from the current i30 N Line – as the test pilot in the YouTube video can be seen operating a set of paddle shifters accompanied by brisk gear changes both up and down.

As previously mentioned by Hyundai, the N Line will boast sportier N brand chassis upgrades, the most pronounced of which will likely be an enhanced suspension set-up given the N Line hatch rides 5mm lower than the standard models.

From the get go, all i30 Sedan variants will score a multi-link rear suspension arrangement – only seen previously on the current N Line hatch – meaning the i30 Sedan N Line could end up being the best handling of all the i30s bar the hi-po N hatch and corresponding Fastback N. Hyundai Australia corporate communications and partnerships general manager Bill Thomas said the N Line nameplate served as a middle ground between the normal models and the full N variants.

“N-Line models represent a step up in performance and capability from our standard non-N models, but without reaching the heights of fullyfledged performance you get with N,” he said.

“N-Line models will generally offer more capability and a more performance-oriented look both inside and out.”

Despite Hyundai Australia’s very

public crusade to build an N Performance family Down Under, Mr Thomas would not be drawn into revealing if a fully-fledged i30 Sedan N was in the pipeline.

Last year Hyundai Motor Company Australia managed to sell 28,378 i30s nationally, accounting for 18.8 percent of the sub-$40,000 small car segment, enough to see it crowned the second best-selling vehicle in its class behind the Toyota Corolla.

That success and strong hold on second continued through the first quarter of 2020 with 6046 sales chalked up, 18.5 percent segment share, behind the Corolla’s 7702, 23.6 percent.

Despite the ongoing effects of the coronavirus, the i30 was one of only a handful of models to stay reasonably consistent, slipping just 2.8 percent compared with the same period last year.

– Callum Hunter

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Prototype testing was carried out at five different Victorian hospitals in recent weeks, with as many as 50,000 examples of the finalised design already having been produced and ready for distribution.

Ford Australia and New Zealand president and chief executive Kay Hart said the company was making good on its promise to help and that production would soon be ramping up.

“Producing face shields is certainly something new for us,” she said.

“But our innovation team and engineers were able to test a number of different designs in hospitals and with their input we have been able to get the face shield right for the people who will be wearing them.

“With testing of the prototype shield now complete, we are quickly ramping up production and working to dispatch the shields to medical workers and other facilities that need them.

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According to Ford, further discussions have now started with the State Government about ongoing supply needs, given the global shortage of personal protective equipment, PPE.

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“While most of us aren’t out there on the frontlines, our team here in Australia is proud to make a contribution as we all work together to get through these really tough times,” Ms Hart said.

Other examples of Ford’s coronavirus fighting measures include a free

vehicle-servicing pick-up and drop off service with contactless payment methods and offering its 2nd Car program to frontline healthcare workers, providing access to Ford vehicles free of charge for a period of up to four weeks.

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13 Bowman St – This brick clad home features 2 double bedrooms, central bathroom, combined kitchen and dining with an gas stove and plenty of cupboard space, good size lounge with ref A/C and electric heater, external laundry, single car shed and a large back yard. The home is currently rented for $155pw with a tenant that hopes to stay on.

2225 Berriwillock-Woomelang Rd – Set between Sea Lake and Woomelang is this fantastic farmlet on approx 18.7 acres. The property features a large 4 bedroom home with upgraded kitchen and bathroom, large lounge with a free standing wood heater, evporative cooling and a huge back porch. Outside you’ll find a double garage with a cool room inside, 2 piggeries, silos and feed bins, a 12mx 18m grain shed, barn,old machinery shed, hay shed, shearing shed and a small workshop with a concrete floor. The property has ample rainwater storage and is connected to the Wimmera Mallee Pipe Line. It is approx 11.5km to Woomelang and 26km to Sea Lake.

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23 Napier St – This weatherboard home is well worth a second look. featuring 3 bedrooms plus study, large open plan living/ meals area, split system A/C, family friendly bathroom and wood heating. Outside the generous size block has a single carport, outdoor entertaining area, 2 storage sheds and a rainwater tank with a pump. The current tenants would like to stay long term with their lease expiring on 15/5/2018. The home is currently rented at $180pw.

50 Wawunna Rd – Set on a prominent corner block this stylish Brick Veneer home features a modern kitchen with electric wall oven and hot plate, formal dining room with polished boards and Ref A/C, large lounge with a gas heater, impressive entry foyer, 3 double bedrooms all with fans, BIR’s and polished floor boards, modern bathroom with separate shower, spa bath, vanity and toilet. Out side the back door you’ll find an enclosed living area, laundry and 2nd toilet. The well fenced yard has a workshop with power and concrete floor, as new colour bond double garage with an auto door and a rain water tank.

3 Hillview St – At a first glance you wouldn’t think that this brick veneer home was as big as it is. Featuring 4 bedrooms all with B.I.R’s, 2 bathrooms, a formal lounge with a large window and a open fire place, modern kitchen with double oven, gas hot plates, dishwasher and a huge walk in pantry, family size dining area and a spacious second living area. Refrigerated reverse cycle A/C’s keep you comfortable all year around. Outside you’ll find a single garage, garden shed, BBQ area, instant gas hot water and 2 large concrete water tanks which can be used to run the house. The back yard has the convienence of rear access for a lane way.

Price: $260,000

Price: $235,000

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60 Scott St – Here is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your own profitable business. Ideal for a husband wife partnership, this business has been showing consistent profits over the years. The current owners are welling to help the new owners get established and with advertising and the buying of stock. The freehold is also included in the price. The building is a brick building in the main street of Warracknabeal opposite the newsagency and CBA Bank. The building has rear car parking and access. Purchasing options available.

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188 Woods St – This spacious family home has a semi detached bungalow, ideal for someone to live independently but still with the support of the main home just meters away. The house is metal clad with a color bond roof & features 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, renovated bathroom, spacious lounge with the option of a 2nd lounge or large office if you work from home. A split system A/C keeps you comfortable all year round. The bungalow is studio style with kitchen cupboards, sink, separate shower room & a split system. A veranda links it to the main house. The yard is well fenced with 1x2 carport, workshop, trailer shed, storage sheds, bird aviaries & vegie garden.

48 Walker St – Set on a corner block with a northerly aspect this 3 bedroom weatherboard and tiled home has been refurbished and is offered as a very comfortable family home. The lounge features a raised free standing wood heater and large panoramic window to the north. The pleasant large kitchen and casual dining area has vinyl floor coverings and a gas cook top stove and rangehood.

Price: $185,000

Price: $139,000

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18 Kelsall St – This home has something for everybody. It features a huge living lounge with a free standing wood heater and a split system, spacious kitchen/ meals area with modern electric appliances, 4 bedrooms and a upgraded bathroom with a timber vanity and claw foot bath. Just outside the back door is the laundry and a separate 2nd toilet, pergola,, veggie garden, carport and every mans dream a 12m 8m (approx) shed with concrete floor, evap cooling, wood heating and work benches. All this on a well fenced block.

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Lots 29-36 Ross and Railway St – A large parcel of industrial land has become available adjacent to the railway line in the north east corner of Warracknabeal. The land consists of 4 lots facing Ross St. measuring in total approx. 3122 m2 and 4 lots facing Railway St. measuring in total approx. 3819 m2. An all up total of approx. 6941 m2. All to be sold as one parcel. There is an all weather gravel road on the north and east sides of the parcel, an unmade laneway down the west side and security mesh fencing on the south side joining an industrial block with shed.

11-13 Gould St – Approx. 2333m2 in 2 lots between Rural North West Health and the main street with the beautiful Yarriambiack Creek and its walking tracks only minutes away from your door.

The bowling green is also only a short walk away. This size parcel of land gives you the freedom to do plenty - a large shed and residence, even room for a pool. You could divide the 2 lots and build on one and develop an investment property on the other. Fencing is excellent on the south and east sides and reasonable on the west side. All services are available.

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11 Hoban St – This 2 bedroom home is rented until March 2019 at $135 per week to a reliable tenant gives you an 8.88% gross return.

Set on a typical size block for the area, just under a quarter acre or 1000 sq. mts., the home offers the two bedrooms both with BIR’s and ceiling fans, lounge with the split system and ceiling fan and the kitchen with elect stove. The large electric hot water service (315 lt.) is only 4 years old.

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Units 1-4, 67 High St – Beat the share market crash by investing into block of units. These four 1 bedroom units each have a kitchen with electric stove, lounge with Ref A/C, combined bathroom and laundry with a basin, shower over bath and toilet. Each unit has it’s own electric hot water service and at the rear of the property there is a six bay carport for the tenants use. This property is just a short walk to the school and to the shops.

546 Aubrey Rd – Set approx 8km from the main street this 10.6 acre farmlet is perfect for someone looking to move out of town. The house features 3 dble bedrooms all with ceiling fans, lounge with a split system A/C, modern kitchen with electric stove, dishwasher and a split system and a spacious lounge, internal laundry with a separate toilet. Outside you’ll be impressed by the shedding, triple car shed+ store room, 13m x 13.5m enclosed workshop/ machinery shed with power and con floor, 13m x 15m open fronted machinery shed, 2 stand shearing shed and yards, raised barn and ample rainwater storage tanks.

Price: $299,000

Price: $280,000

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92-94 Woods St – Set in the heart of the main street of Donald is these 2 Commercial shops. 94 Woods St is rented for 5 years commencing in June 2018 at $10,404 pa with annual CPI rent increases.

Currently rented to a Plumbing Business with a large modern retail and office area, 2 storerooms, a loading dock, undercover storage area, toilets, large shed, yard space and another smaller vehicle/ equipment shed. The property is well fenced with rear access.

92 Woods St is currently empty with an estimated rent return of $150pw. Some of the costs are shared between the 2 buildings.

2 1 1 $249,000+GST if applicable Commercial Sale Price:

URGENTLY WANTED Autumn is here and we need more listings to satisfy the demand for properties.

Call John today on 5398 2219 for an obligation free appraisal on your property.

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Death Notices

BOSCHEN, William Louis “Bill”

Irvine, Lara Amy

of Horsham, formally Minyip Passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020 at Dunmunkle Lodge Minyip.

Dearly loved Husband of Esma, stepfather of Ian (dec), Trevor, Sharon and families.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private funeral has been held at the Minyip Cemetery on Friday, May 1, 2020.

Esma and families wish to thank the Dunmunkle Lodge Minyip for their loving care and commitment to Bill over the past six months.

Now at rest.

W.B. Gardiner & Son Warracknabeal

5398 1105

9.12.1982 - 24.4.2020 Died at Melbourne Private Hospital.

Loved and loving daughter of Alison and Robert.

Dearly loved sister of Jeremy and Sian, sister-in-law of Sandi.

Loved aunty of Hamish.

Loved granddaughter of Bob and Nancy Lawrie, Win and Don Irvine (all dec).

Loved niece of Ian Lawrie, Sandra Lawrie and Craig Marshall, Jennifer Carrigg, Bev Hickey and John Hickey (dec), Gail Irvine and Laurence Barnett, Karen Morgan and Vicki Irvine (dec). Loved cousin to their families.

Loved mistress of Fred and Boop.

HOLMES, Noela Mary

A loving and loyal friend to many.

19.12.1929 – 3.5.2020 Eldest daughter of Reg and May Scholfield of Telangatuk East and Portland.

Elder sister of June Rogers (Horsham), Gwenda McLennan (dec) (Balmoral) and Jill McKenzie (Ballarat).

Beloved wife of Kevin (dec) and admired mother and motherin-law of Janet & Ian (Nyah West), Barbara & Rob (Lara), Steven & Sue (dec) (Horsham), Paul & Cathryn (Horsham), Catherine & Vikki (Perth) and Judy & Andrew (Horsham).

You were someone special, Someone good and true, You will never be forgotten.

We thought the world of you.

Grandma Farms to your 21 grandchildren and their partners and Big Gran to your 23 great-grandchildren.

Thank you for a lifetime of memories, For your love, kindness, help and encouragement.

Lara and her grandmother Nancy (deceased 25.4.2020) loved each other dearly and are now cartwheeling and laughing together.

LEHMANN, Noreen Irma

Passed away peacefully at Gandarra Palliative Care centre, Ballarat on 24th April 2020.

A Private Graveside Service was held to farewell Noreen.

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Dad and I had some great times. I always looked up to him.

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I knew Dad wouldn’t be around forever, and the day I expected to be sad turned out to be a true celebration of his life I’ll cherish forever.

I’m so glad I have someone who cared to organise it.

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Loved you for 88 years, will miss you greatly.

All my love, Sister Betty Hunter

LOGAN (Caven), Patricia Katherine

Pat passed away peacefully at Claremont Terrace McKinnon on 1st May 2020 aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of Frank (dec).

Loving and much loved mother of Tony, Richard, Katherine, Mark and John (dec).

Treasured Nan and Nan-Nan of her precious nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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Thanks Mum for a lifetime of love and kindness, help and encouragement.

God has her in his keeping We have her in our hearts Love always, Tony and Val xoxo

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0427 646 728 gillian@wimmeracelebrant.com.au

ROLL,

06/10/1967 to 02/05/2013 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Forever in our hearts.

Loved always, Mum & Dad, Liam, Ashleigh & Jackson, Greg, Claire, Kimberley & Nicholas, Dean, Renae, Lachlan & Georgia.

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Animals & Accessories

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Stock horse X Brumby, 4yo, bay gelding, 15hh, easy to catch, good nature, good home only, selling due to too many horses PIC # 3NGOL176 $650 Ph 0477439545

Birds, young male Gouldian Finches - black heads, Cockatiels Indian Ringnecks yellow and green Ph 53902287

Thoroughbred project horse wanted, sound, vice free, quiet and decent size, 4 or 5yo Txt 0488066456

Antiques

5382 1834

Black Suffolk Rams, 2018 drop, Brucellosis tested, quality animals from stud stock $550 inc Gst PIC# 3NGKJ060 Ph 0427666470 Dadswells Bridge

Animals & Accessories

Budgerigars, assorted colours $8each Ph 0417533579

We’re homine!

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LOGAN, Patricia

Memorial Notices

Animals & Accessories

Ph 5381 1439 25 Dimboola Rd, Horsham (opposite McDonalds)

AFDA Member

~ Tanya Maree ~ Dearly loved Nan of Jarrod & Katie, Emma & Simon and Damon & Liss.

Beloved Nan Nan of Phoenix, Jazz, Oliver, Brooklyn, Alfie, Boston & Harper.

Thanks for the many special times we shared. We will always treasure these happy and loving memories.

You were an inspiration and will be greatly missed.

Love always, Rest in Peace xx

Marriage Celebrant

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A private funeral for Pat will be held at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church, Ormond on Thursday May 7, 2020 at 10.30am.

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Horsham Veterinary Hospital

Noela Mary Holmes will be farewelled at a private family gathering.

Memorial prayers will be offered at St Andrew’s Uniting Church on Sunday 10th May at 10am.

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HOLMES, Noela Mary

LEHMANN, Noreen

27. 1. 1932 – 24. 4. 2020 Noreen, formerly of Dunmunkle Lodge, Minyip and Horsham.

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2 Poll Merino rams, 1.5yo, Budgerigars, show quality at EC, PIC# 3YKHF059 Ph pet prices Ph 0447080439 0418864397 Ducks, young muscovy, m/f Ph Antique dresser/hall stand, beautifully restored $395 Ph 0429912620 0438811721 Ferretts, $25 each, contact One burgundy antique Adrian Ph 53928225 reproduction 3 seater, wooden Linara Poll Dorset stud Rams, carved frame and legs $350ono 2018 drop, paddock raised, PIC Ph 0407432355 # 3NGJM012 $600 plus Gst Ph Quality antique furniture clearance, extension dining 3x timber and mesh bird 0427155508 table and chairs, oval table and aviaries, # 1 183cm w, 140cm d, 250cm h, # 2 175cm w, 90cm d, Mini goats, bottle babies, PIC# chairs, bedside cabinets, auto 230cm h, # 3 170cm w, 122cm 3HMGE009 Ph 0427471295 trolley, hat stand, plant stand, d, 240cm h, $250ea Ph Mark hallway table, QA chifonier, 0438201250 cotton reel tallboy, crystal cabinet, hat stand, occasional chair, priced to sell Ph/text The Weekly Advertiser 0408881137 for photos and info welcomes your advertising.

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Farm Machinery

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

Aluminium windows SH, 1 3MT x 1-470 MTS, 1 1-8 MT8 x 1-3 MTS, 1 1-7 MTS x .700MTS prices neg Ph 0408843210

Hardi portable sprayer, tray mounted 1000l tank, Honda motor, 30’ boom, filters control switch $1200 inc Gst Ph 0408549832

Outdoor setting, 6’x3’6” table with 6 chairs and cushions $800 Ph 53811891

JD CTS 2 Maximiser header, chopper, chaff spreader, customer drawbar, grain tank cover, front tyres 90%, rear 30%, 4330 egn hrs, 2900 rot hrs, JD 930R front, tyne reel, Leith trailer, canola pickup front, Farm Machinery spare parts, VGC $68,200 inc Antique barbers chair, located Ph 0427861316 Nhill, pick up only $1500 Ph June 0428334932 or Liz Jetstream computer 0402447037 boomspray, 1000L, Ariens self-propelled lawn GC $1650 plus Gst Ph mower 6.75hp 3-N-1, mulch 0418345035 bag, side discharge EC new price $1900 sell for $1000 Ph 1999 John Deere CTS II with Murray Harrow 30’ hydrolift, 0459602388 Ararat Arrow wood heater, 936D draper front on trailer, GC $800 Ph 53870503 MAV chopper rotor upgrade, big REDUCED NH TR88 header, freestanding, model 1800, flue, top, 2100 colour screen and 36’ Macdon front, perfect made by Gason Ararat $500 inc cond $38,500 inc Gst ono Ph Gst Ph 0408549832 receiver for yield mapping, fire 0428946395 Blue lift chair, GS, must be extinguishers, spot and LED REDUCED Portable Lister collected $450 Ph 53823826 lights, camera for reverse and shearing plant, antique, villiers engine, 4478 Sep hrs $47,000 motor, runs well, used recently Bolens ride on mower, 38” mulching deck $1200 Ph plus Gst Ph 0407179433 $1500ono Ph 0419347160 53811891 3pl Hayes 4’ PTO slasher, VGO REDUCED Stevlon mobile Chainsaw, Jonsered 670 super, $1375 inc Gst Ph 0429986227 trailing sheep feeder, 24 bag $1500 inc Gst Ph 0457866027 VGC, good to handle, owner retirred $120 Ph 53811093 Airseeder, Morris 27 row, tynage spacing, all farm box $15,000 Chook Feeders, made by Max plus gst Ph 0438096662 Hedt, will reduce feed costs dramatically, last remaining stock $130 each, cash only Ph Eric 53470200

Hay, barley and rye grass, 60 large square bales $85 per bale Ph 0429954000 Warracknabeal

Chef uniforms black and white, all EC, some brand new, size M $30 Ph 0400197914 Stawell

Coromal 2009 Caravan, 16’ poptop, as new cond, brand new cover, 2 s/beds, a/c, heating, elec brakes, reverse camera added $18,000 Ph 0423967449

REDUCED 22’ Walkabout caravan with Landcruiser wheels 80 series steel axle, disc brakes, all independent air bags, suspension with built in air compressor and tank, 186L, 2dr fridge/freezer, separate shower, toilet, 7kg washing machine, aircon, gas room heating, many extras $30,000 Ph 0429986219

Creative Grand Tourer 2005 19’ caravan, complete with full annex, island d/bed, a/c, 3 way fridge, gas oven and cooktop, microwave, VGC $18,000 Ph REDUCED Pop-up Statesman Royale caravan, 17’6”, 1994, 0427991204 island d/bed, mod/cons, roll-out awning, EC $16,000 Ph 0407821021

Jayco Flamingo campervan, tough offroad, 2000 model, VGC $12500ono Ph 0457809056

REDUCED Trakmaster 17.5’ off-road van, built strong but never been off-road, tandem axle, two solar panels, 12” heavy duty breaks, long double island bed, a/c, diesel deater, new hot water system, external shower, awning, off-road hitch, sugar glider suspension, reversing Jayco Swan 2006, EC, always camera and more more extras shedded, full annex, bag and $39,000 Ph 0455735514 flies, 3-way fridge $14,500 Ph 0434312756

Jayco Swan 2012, EC, only used at Christmas, sleeps up to 6 people, full annex, bag end flys, 3 way fridge, gas-electric stove, innerspring mattress, very clean unit $19,000ono Ph 0477616759

REDUCED Windsor 638S limited edition, 21’, lots of extras, EC, ensuite, low kms $36,990 Ph 0413445347

Windsor caravan 19’6, island bed, reading lights, battery pack, skylight, r/c, a/c, gas stove, microwave, fridge, rollout awning and walls, porta potty Majestic Tiara, late 2007 $22,500 Ph 53820505 build, 20’, ensuite, loaded with features, one owner, EC, always shedded $32,000 Ph 0400999412

REDUCED 130L 12V caravan fridge $550 Ph 0427840201 Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Desk computer monitor, mouse, keyboard and drive plus all leads, EC $120 Ph 0409967815 Horsham

DH22 1949 Howard tractor and rotary hoe, complete nut and bolt, the best restoration with all receipts, welcome inspections $13,000 Ph 53891725

Jayco Swan off-road camper, 1998, microwave, gas stove, 90L fridge, new bed end flys, side awning, bench, cafe dinette, full robe and full annex, sleeps 6/8, q/bed, d/bed, table, couch convert to beds, 15’ without beds pulled out, always Toyota Hiace 1998 campervan, shedded, all in working and EC 2.4L, 5spd, reco motor and $13,200 Ph 0409350743 driveline, paint and bodywork mint, RWC, inspection welcome RAYS61 $9000 Ph 53891725

Mercedes Sprinter, diesel, a/c, d/bed, combined shower and toilet with gas hot water, dual rear wheels, rev camera and rear storage, manual transmission, dual battery, elec charger, 12mth reg, 161,500 genuine kms, $37,000 Ph 0417506599

Computers & Entertainment

Silo aeration/fumigation Smallair fan on new adjustable base and pulleys $2400 Ph 0428944462 Tractor tyres, 2 @ 23x1x26, 12 ply, 90% tread $2000ono Ph 53542503 Moyston Various field bins ranging from $3300 to $8800 inc Gst Ph 0428946395

For Sale

Farmor land plane, 100’x16’ bucket, as is, where is: Riverina NSW Ph 0427544017

1 Sphere TV wall mounting Golf GTH 16’ 6’’, features, bracket, new $32 Ph combo shw/tlt, gas h/wtr, 2 s/ Ferguson TEA20 1951 12V, 0408504029 beds, new 3 way fridge, phone new tyres, mudguards, 5/wheel, 12’ x 7’ tri axle trailer $2200 Ph for more great features, reluctant seat, water pump, hoses, paint, 0437412198 sale -downsizing home, lovely recored radiator and alternator in 12v crutcher, cooper shearer well kept van, many extras top condition, more information plant, moppet double grinder, $14,500 Ph 0354951652 St and inspection photo available hand pieces, pedestal elec Arnaud Ph Laurie 0429491426 Horsham drill, A-model Ford wire wheel, heaps of other quality goods Ph 0428663391

2 sets H7 led h/lamp globe kits, new $35 each Ph 0408504029

Family Jayco caravan, very comfy d/island pillow top bed, 2 good size bunk beds, microwave, 90L fridge, easy to erect annex, a/c and heating, plus all accs Ph Nathan for availability 0418657247

Husqvarna hedge trimmer, 123 HD60, 550m bar, EC $350 Parkmaker Plus Golf Buggy, Ph 53826461 or 0429309491 VGC, plus two new batteries Husqvarna ride on mower, $1000 Ph 0438822470

model LTH2038, 2010, EC Portable Lincoln welder, $2500ono Ph 0408808297 200amp, 3000 watt, 15amp Horsham generator, with Kohler twin Industrial flood light 250 HPS motor on wheels $1600 Ph or 250MH comes with lamp 0429986219 and spare ballast ignitor lamp to make 250MP, never used, Quantity SH weatherboard 8”, 240v $250ono Ph 0409967815 GC, price neg Ph 0408843210 Horsham Kirby G6 vacuum cleaner, shampoo outfit and spray painting outfit $200ono Ph 0408106446 Ladies Repco bike, GO, pick up only $85 Ph 0429066504 after 6pm Line Trimmer kit, 2 stroke engine, brush cutter that REDUCED 2000 Surplus connects to same shat, 2 in 1 building bricks, new $700 for the lot or will separate Ph $120 Ph 0438644473 Lockable roll-top desk with 0457570421 REDUCED 2011 Traveller RV camper trailer, king bed, grey, heavy duty canvas, single axle, tailgate lantern, 2x 90L water tanks, 2x LED lights, EC $3400 Ph 0412784365

REDUCED items, HMV old gramophone, Mickey Mouse cream radio, old violin in original case, old HMV wooden radio, Empire State radio, 3pc cane fishing rod, upright gramophone, bakelite and chrome overhead reel, solid brass fishing reel, will Nectre wood heater, 12mths separate Ph 53824316 old, GC, flue included, fan, bricks $800 Ph 0428334932 Rotary Hoe, 6’ 3PL HD 3sp rotor, EC $1600ono Ph Dimboola 53826461 or 0429309491 New coolroom door and panel, hinges and latch, 2.400mm x Sheep manure, 6x4 trailer 1.150mm $250 Ph 0429954000 approximately 1 cubic meter, Office Furniture, desks, chairs, low seed, delivered to Horsham buffet, bookcase, filing cabinets, Ph 0408920012 projectors, for inspection phone Sliding drawers set up for 0457821438 Ford Ranger, BT50 Mazda dual One pair caravan towing cab 2012 onwards $500 Ph mirrors $50ono Ph 0408106446 0408338161

Now at NEW ADDRESS! 111 Yellow Box Dr, Craigieburn VIC 3064 ian@humehighwaytrucks.com.au Specialists in Heavy Duty Truck, Agricultural & Earthmoving Equipment

Ian: 0418 361 126

Ph: (03) 9305 3394

FINANCE AVAILABLE TO APPROVED CUSTOMERS, ASK US ABOUT RENT TO OWN

Gleaner Header, R62, 30’ Flex front, Deutz motor, chaff spreader, been through Windsor Statesman full size, workshop $32,000 plus Gst Ph 2004 Pioneer Argyle camper dual axle, full sized annexe, 0427848280 trailer, hard floor, built strong double island bed, sas oven and cooktop, 3 way fridge, elec Hardi Mister, 400L tank, Honda and reliable for all terrain travel, brakes $16,850 Ph 0427301165 motor, controls, parts book, GC EC, quick set up for overnight $1750 inc Gst Ph 0408549832 stays, Q74641 $13,000 Ph 0437170526

FOR HIRE

Header parts to suit 1460 and 1640 case headers, rear axle, dbl sided shaker drive belt, new, 1/4 of new price $300 Ph 0407911884

8 drawers, GC $500ono Ph Cricut maker machine, POA 53521539 Ararat.

Ph 53928252 Metal tool box 1.15m long x Errisson Mining extension 15cm wide $30 Ph 0458014560 bell type N3111, Feb 1947, Old valve radios, console and mantle, Aluminium Filmosound valve amplifier, 1930s Radio Chassis, AWA Amplifier mic volume, phono volume tone, old car horns, kero chicken lamp, 1960s Astor radiogram ex con, pr Army back bakelite telephone set MK 111 in green tin Ph Necklaces, $400 for both or will separate Ph 0474323263 53824316

1 Aussie roof rafter, new $25 Fishing 13 rods, GC, lot for Ph 0408504029 $180 Ph 0476019929

2 high-back folding camping chairs, EC $75 pair ono Ph 0408106446

Oztrail tent, cabin type, new, 12x15, fits 6 $375 Ph 53843207 Hay for sale $6 per bale, elevator available Ph or 0407750274 0402017247

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The victim was required to “wear torn clothes, let his hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of his face and cry out ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ As long as he has the infection he remains unclean. He must live outside the camp” (Chapter 13 and verses 45-46).

The victim not only had to live in social isolation, but carried the sense of been forsaken by God as well (false perception of course). People with leprosy were despised and shunned by the community. If the leper had to be near other people, they had to shout out “unclean, unclean” in order to warn everyone they were approaching, so they could maintain a safe ‘social distance’ from them.

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“When I was in America I was doing three sessions a day.

“We’d do lifting, running events, speed and endurance for hurdles and one field event a day.

“It’s a pretty tough comp, but a lot of fun – you can only usually do one or two heptathlons a season, just because it’s quite taxing on your body.”

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orsham export heptathlete Anna Bush has landed on her feet in her hometown after COVID-19 forced her back from America.

The college athlete, 20, found herself in a tricky situation while the pandemic was ramping up across the country in recent months.

When the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, 2020 outdoor athletics season was cancelled, Bush said her parents Jeremy and Heather convinced her to return home to Australia.

Bush said it was disappointing to miss out on competition this year, but returning home from her university in North Carolina was her safest option.

“It was pretty unfortunate – within a few days all the events were cancelled and we were told to head back home because there wouldn’t be any events for the rest of the year,” she said.

“It was pretty stressful. At the start we had coaches saying to stay because there might be other events, whereas my parents were saying, ‘no, you need to come home in case this gets worse’.”

The sport requires Bush to compete in seven track and field events in a set order over two days – running, jumping and throwing in a

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Shortly after turning 18, Bush accepted a position at Wake Forest University, in 2018, to study a Bachelor of Psychology and compete in heptathlons across the country.

Bush was approached by several American universities after noticing her place at Australian national events from as young as 15.

From her humble beginnings at Horsham Little Athletics in the under-six age group, Bush later moved to boarding school in Melbourne aged 15 in order to continue her progress in athletics.

She said her former Horsham coach Ricky Price drove her to pursue the sport.

“Ricky had this rule that if you were to compete in Melbourne or Ballarat you would have do a couple of events,” she said.

“That got me used to doing lots of events.”

Despite Bush’s move to America, she has stayed in contact with Price and helps him to train junior athletes in her holidays.

Bush said Price dropped off hurdles for her last week so she could continue training in self-isolation.

Bush, now trained by Olympic bronze medallist and Wake Forest University assistant coach Gray Horn, said her move to the US strengthened her love for the sport.

“My coach in America has been a great mentor, athletically and with what you need to do mentally to be the best,” she said.

“As a little kid I always looked up to Australians like Sally Pearson, but since I moved over to the US, I’ve almost developed a greater understanding of what it takes to be an athlete.”

With two years left of her degree at Wake Forest, Bush hopes to stay an extra year to study her masters and continue training with American coaches.

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almoral trainer Janet Exell is happily carrying on a family dynasty started by her grand father Arthur and then carried on by her father Ken.

Ken trained in Goroke for years, as had Arthur, but when he died three years ago Janet took out her trainer’s licence and continued using the family’s green silk colours.

At Terang, Show Me The Moolah, trained by Janet, won a trotters handicap over 2180 metres with Jason Ainsworth in the sulky.

Show Me The Moolah has now won three races for Exell since January and that number could have been higher because the five-year-old gelded son of Allawart Ray has made mistakes at his two runs between the victories.

Exell said Show Me The Moolah was ‘a difficult animal’ and ‘a very slow learner’ who had taken more than two years to get to this stage “I used to get very frustrated and upset with him as I knew he was fast and could do good things,” she said.

“He hasn’t actually been put under any real pressure yet.”

Her other trotter, Keepthedream, which ran third to Show Me The Moolah at Terang, will retire to a breeding career at the end of the season.

“She’s been so reliable, the ‘beautiful redhead’,” Exell said.

“She’s off to stud at the end of the season and will go to Great Success.”

Former New Zealander Kolovos was successful first-up in Australia for trainer Aaron Dunn and owner Steve Blacker at Terang.

The four-year-old Bettors Delight gelding led all the way to score in a pace.

Kolovos rated 2:01.7 to defeat Sporty Culture as a very short-priced $1.04 favourite.

Dunn and Blacker doubled up again later on the card in a three-year-old pace with three-year-old Art Major colt Silent Major upstaging Kowalski Analysis in 1:59.6.

Peter and Kerryn Manning combined to win the Terang two-yearold pace with Alta Christiano filly Jaziah, which rated 1:56.7 to upstage Keayang Kamikaze by 2.4 metres.

THEY’RE OFF: Horses burst from the gates at Horsham Racing Centre during a seven-race meeting on Saturday. Charles Cassar-trained Tax Evader won this race, a 1400-metre 0-58 handicap, with Jack Martin in the saddle from Quiet Lucky and Sassy Rebel. The Horsham and District Racing Club meeting went ahead under strict social-distancing restrictions. Other winners from the meeting were California Sunset, Cold Beers, Sivar, Cooter Cha Cha, Celeritate Regem and Cataracta.

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Apsley Cup moves to Casterton Organisers of a major Wimmera race meeting are planning for their event to go ahead next month without crowds.

Apsley Racing Club’s 165th annual Apsley Cup, scheduled for June 6, will be televised but run without all the usual fanfare it attracts.

The club is using the opportunity to work with Edenhope Race Club to renovate Edenhope Racecourse.

As a result, the Apsley Cup will be moved to Casterton Racecourse this year.

Moving the cup means the track work can start before the weather gets too wet and allows time to recover turf

before the Edenhope Cup in March 2021.

Apsley Racing Club president Roger Pfitzner said the club would still retain naming rights for the relocated race meeting.

He said it was disappointing to miss out on celebrations this year, but the club looked forward to its 170th in 2025.

“As the oldest active race club in Victoria, older than the Melbourne Cup, it’s normally a bit of a special event, but due to track renovations and virus restrictions, there won’t be any great celebrations,” he said.

“We look to do a feature in 2025 for the 170th running of the cup.”

He said the event, which attracted more than 2000 people for its 160th celebrations, was highly valued in the Apsley community.

“It’s a pretty big social event for Apsley. We have people who come back for these events – it’s quite a get-together for young and older race goers,” he said.

The club expects planned works to extend the window for racing at Edenhope and help prevent the need for future changes to racing on the June long weekend.

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14 McCracken Ave – Set on a massive block this spacious home features a large open plan living/ meals area with a free standing wood heater and electric stove, 3 bedrooms, 2 doubles with BIR’s and a single bedroom. Updated bathroom with vanity and a shower and plenty of cupboards throughout. Outside on the huge block you’ll find a double car shed with a workshop, chook yard, rainwater tank and a storage shed. Not many houses can boast their own walk in coolroom which was last used in approx 1993 so it may need some attention. The property has rear access and only a short walk to the Secondary college and hospital.

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30 Ford St – Here’s a comfortable home that you could quite easily occupy and “make home” or just as easily rent, commencing or adding to your rental portfolio. Rentals are in demand in smaller regional towns. Set on approx. a quarter acre the 3 bedroom home, plus an additional office or small b/room, features polished boards throughout. The lounge has an inset free standing wood heater and air conditioner. The light and airy kitchen has an electric stove, dbl sink and walk in pantry. The bathroom/laundry features a spa bath, separate shower, modern vanity and single trough. Two of the bedrooms have BIR’s.

13 Bowman St – This brick clad home features 2 double bedrooms, central bathroom, combined kitchen and dining with an gas stove and plenty of cupboard space, good size lounge with ref A/C and electric heater, external laundry, single car shed and a large back yard. The home is currently rented for $155pw with a tenant that hopes to stay on.

2225 Berriwillock-Woomelang Rd – Set between Sea Lake and Woomelang is this fantastic farmlet on approx 18.7 acres. The property features a large 4 bedroom home with upgraded kitchen and bathroom, large lounge with a free standing wood heater, evporative cooling and a huge back porch. Outside you’ll find a double garage with a cool room inside, 2 piggeries, silos and feed bins, a 12mx 18m grain shed, barn,old machinery shed, hay shed, shearing shed and a small workshop with a concrete floor. The property has ample rainwater storage and is connected to the Wimmera Mallee Pipe Line. It is approx 11.5km to Woomelang and 26km to Sea Lake.

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23 Napier St – This weatherboard home is well worth a second look. featuring 3 bedrooms plus study, large open plan living/ meals area, split system A/C, family friendly bathroom and wood heating. Outside the generous size block has a single carport, outdoor entertaining area, 2 storage sheds and a rainwater tank with a pump. The current tenants would like to stay long term with their lease expiring on 15/5/2018. The home is currently rented at $180pw.

50 Wawunna Rd – Set on a prominent corner block this stylish Brick Veneer home features a modern kitchen with electric wall oven and hot plate, formal dining room with polished boards and Ref A/C, large lounge with a gas heater, impressive entry foyer, 3 double bedrooms all with fans, BIR’s and polished floor boards, modern bathroom with separate shower, spa bath, vanity and toilet. Out side the back door you’ll find an enclosed living area, laundry and 2nd toilet. The well fenced yard has a workshop with power and concrete floor, as new colour bond double garage with an auto door and a rain water tank.

3 Hillview St – At a first glance you wouldn’t think that this brick veneer home was as big as it is. Featuring 4 bedrooms all with B.I.R’s, 2 bathrooms, a formal lounge with a large window and a open fire place, modern kitchen with double oven, gas hot plates, dishwasher and a huge walk in pantry, family size dining area and a spacious second living area. Refrigerated reverse cycle A/C’s keep you comfortable all year around. Outside you’ll find a single garage, garden shed, BBQ area, instant gas hot water and 2 large concrete water tanks which can be used to run the house. The back yard has the convienence of rear access for a lane way.

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60 Scott St – Here is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your own profitable business. Ideal for a husband wife partnership, this business has been showing consistent profits over the years. The current owners are welling to help the new owners get established and with advertising and the buying of stock. The freehold is also included in the price. The building is a brick building in the main street of Warracknabeal opposite the newsagency and CBA Bank. The building has rear car parking and access. Purchasing options available.

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188 Woods St – This spacious family home has a semi detached bungalow, ideal for someone to live independently but still with the support of the main home just meters away. The house is metal clad with a color bond roof & features 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, renovated bathroom, spacious lounge with the option of a 2nd lounge or large office if you work from home. A split system A/C keeps you comfortable all year round. The bungalow is studio style with kitchen cupboards, sink, separate shower room & a split system. A veranda links it to the main house. The yard is well fenced with 1x2 carport, workshop, trailer shed, storage sheds, bird aviaries & vegie garden.

48 Walker St – Set on a corner block with a northerly aspect this 3 bedroom weatherboard and tiled home has been refurbished and is offered as a very comfortable family home. The lounge features a raised free standing wood heater and large panoramic window to the north. The pleasant large kitchen and casual dining area has vinyl floor coverings and a gas cook top stove and rangehood.

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18 Kelsall St – This home has something for everybody. It features a huge living lounge with a free standing wood heater and a split system, spacious kitchen/ meals area with modern electric appliances, 4 bedrooms and a upgraded bathroom with a timber vanity and claw foot bath. Just outside the back door is the laundry and a separate 2nd toilet, pergola,, veggie garden, carport and every mans dream a 12m 8m (approx) shed with concrete floor, evap cooling, wood heating and work benches. All this on a well fenced block.

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Lots 29-36 Ross and Railway St – A large parcel of industrial land has become available adjacent to the railway line in the north east corner of Warracknabeal. The land consists of 4 lots facing Ross St. measuring in total approx. 3122 m2 and 4 lots facing Railway St. measuring in total approx. 3819 m2. An all up total of approx. 6941 m2. All to be sold as one parcel. There is an all weather gravel road on the north and east sides of the parcel, an unmade laneway down the west side and security mesh fencing on the south side joining an industrial block with shed.

11-13 Gould St – Approx. 2333m2 in 2 lots between Rural North West Health and the main street with the beautiful Yarriambiack Creek and its walking tracks only minutes away from your door.

The bowling green is also only a short walk away. This size parcel of land gives you the freedom to do plenty - a large shed and residence, even room for a pool. You could divide the 2 lots and build on one and develop an investment property on the other. Fencing is excellent on the south and east sides and reasonable on the west side. All services are available.

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11 Hoban St – This 2 bedroom home is rented until March 2019 at $135 per week to a reliable tenant gives you an 8.88% gross return.

Set on a typical size block for the area, just under a quarter acre or 1000 sq. mts., the home offers the two bedrooms both with BIR’s and ceiling fans, lounge with the split system and ceiling fan and the kitchen with elect stove. The large electric hot water service (315 lt.) is only 4 years old.

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Units 1-4, 67 High St – Beat the share market crash by investing into block of units. These four 1 bedroom units each have a kitchen with electric stove, lounge with Ref A/C, combined bathroom and laundry with a basin, shower over bath and toilet. Each unit has it’s own electric hot water service and at the rear of the property there is a six bay carport for the tenants use. This property is just a short walk to the school and to the shops.

546 Aubrey Rd – Set approx 8km from the main street this 10.6 acre farmlet is perfect for someone looking to move out of town. The house features 3 dble bedrooms all with ceiling fans, lounge with a split system A/C, modern kitchen with electric stove, dishwasher and a split system and a spacious lounge, internal laundry with a separate toilet. Outside you’ll be impressed by the shedding, triple car shed+ store room, 13m x 13.5m enclosed workshop/ machinery shed with power and con floor, 13m x 15m open fronted machinery shed, 2 stand shearing shed and yards, raised barn and ample rainwater storage tanks.

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Price: $280,000

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92-94 Woods St – Set in the heart of the main street of Donald is these 2 Commercial shops. 94 Woods St is rented for 5 years commencing in June 2018 at $10,404 pa with annual CPI rent increases.

Currently rented to a Plumbing Business with a large modern retail and office area, 2 storerooms, a loading dock, undercover storage area, toilets, large shed, yard space and another smaller vehicle/ equipment shed. The property is well fenced with rear access.

92 Woods St is currently empty with an estimated rent return of $150pw. Some of the costs are shared between the 2 buildings.

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Horsham | 29 McPherson Street

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