The Weekly Advertiser – Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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DANCING QUEENS: Sarah Coutts, Jasmine Peters, Delilah Brown and Imogen Parsons dance to ‘I got the music in me’ during Dynamic District Dance Studio’s 2023 production ‘Stage and Screen’. The studio performed four shows at the weekend at Ararat Town Hall, including a ‘Ready Set Party’ production featuring the preschool dancers. About 180 dancers from St Arnaud, Ararat, Stawell and Donald featured in the productions, which are the studio’s final events for the year. More pictures, page 30.

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Revised pipeline plan O

BY ABBY WALTER

riginal plans for an $85.2-million eastern Grampians pipeline project have been scaled back due to funding constraints.

Within a revised scope of the East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project, Lake Fyans will be the main water source, with smaller volumes of water sourced from Mt William headworks or gravity-fed from Mt Cole.

Initial works will capture about 70 percent of meter points identified for the project and the build will allow for future connections to the pipeline.

GWMWater managing director Mark Williams said revisiting the market for tender presented an op-

portunity to deliver the best possible outcome for customers.

“Given current cost pressures, we are committed to getting the best value for money to service as much of the project footprint as possible,” he said.

“We consider the current market conditions offer the best opportunity to deliver the project, that we anticipate commencing in April 2024.”

Mr Williams said the pipeline design was finalised and ‘only a few kilometres’ of pipeline alignment were yet to be secured.

“A performance-based, constructonly contract will ensure we deliver the best value for money for the project, allowing us to service the maximum number of customers with the

available funding,” he said. The Federal Government through the National Water Grid Fund, the State Government and GWMWater will jointly fund the project.

It was first announced in 2018.

Cape Dunstan was initially contracted to deliver the design and secure the alignment of pipeline corridors and nominate sites for facility assets such as pump stations and storages.

Planning processes were more complex for the East Grampians project than GWMWater’s preceding rural pipeline projects.

The state and federal governments provided formal approval this year for the revised scope to be built within the funding available.

Northern Grampians mayor Rob Haswell said shire areas within the project’s zone two construction plan included Bellellen, Black Range, Great Western and Garden Gully.

“As a council, we care about our residents and the businesses in our shire and hope this project, once complete, will facilitate access to a reliable, high-quality, year-round water supply and thus relieve water stress factors for industry,” he said.

“Alleviating reliance on catchment dams should lead to significant environmental and cultural benefits associated with local landscapes, waterways and wetlands, too.”

The Lake Fyans pumping station rebuild was tendered separately and the

contract awarded to Envirotech Water Solutions to begin construction.

The pipeline aims to secure water supply for the future of rural landowners and small towns near Ararat.

It marks another opportunity for communities in the region to benefit from water savings secured by the Wimmera-Mallee pipeline.

Mr Williams said GWMWater would to continue to engage with customers and landholders about the revised scope of the project as the pipeline tender was awarded and network design finalised.

More information about the project, and a live map is available online at gwm water.org.au/egrp

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ommunity feedback will continue to shape the future vision and development of Horsham south.

Horsham Rural City Council has released the draft Horsham South Structure Plan – Future Urban Structure for public comment.

The draft plan forms part of the ongoing Horsham South Structure Plan project, which seeks to provide certainty to both industry and the community about how the area between the Wimmera River and Clynes Road, including Haven, will develop and reduce the potential for land use conflicts and amenity issues.

A key feature of the draft plan is proposed changes to development capacity – including lot size ranges that would increase development capacity in proximity to Horsham city centre and Haven’s community activity district to ensure optimal use of community facilities and infrastructure.

Further subdivision would be limited in areas further away to protect rural living opportunities and agricultural use.

Councillor Ian Ross, at the council’s meeting last week, raised concerns the draft plan did not include the long-discussed plans for an alternate truck route circumnavigating Horsham’s city centre.

Infrastructure director John Martin said multiple route options were under consideration and while consultants were aware of its development, there was ‘work to do’ before including an alternate truck route into the draft plan.

“We don’t want a building to go ahead, or out-build where the potential route might go for an alternate truck route – and this has not been included in this plan,” Cr Ross said.

“As it goes out for public comment, I ask that the people of Horsham speak up if they see that as an issue, so we can get that included.”

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Cr David Bowe said the draft plan balanced growth with preserving the area’s ‘unique character’.

Previous rounds of community engagement and technical analysis work formed the draft plan – which is the fourth phase of a six-phase project, in development since 2019.

The latest consultation phase will help finalise the Horsham South Structure Plan, which will guide future planning scheme amendments and rezonings in the area.

Cr Bob Redden called on people to study the draft plan and put forward their priorities and suggestions.

Cr Les Power called for ‘concentration’ and seeing progression from planning to reality.

“We, as a council, though we have done a great job of creating plans and community consultations, I haven’t yet seen something that we’ve started and we’ve finished,” he said.

“We keep on going to plans. Plans, plans, community consultation, plans, community consultation. Let’s concentrate. Let’s get one plan done at a time.”

Councillors voted 5-1 to release the draft plan for public comment, with Cr Ross voting against and Cr Penny Flynn on a leave of absence.

People can view the draft plan, and provide feedback, at drop-in sessions at Haven on Friday, December 15 from noon to 2pm, and 4pm to 6pm.

The council met with people at Haven market on Saturday and will host a public webinar today. People can register before noon by phoning 5382 9777 or email strategic.planning@hrcc.vic. gov.au They can also view the draft plan at Horsham Civic Centre, in Roberts Avenue, and online via hrcc.vic.gov.au The public consultation period closes on February 9.

STRONG: Harry Wilson, 7, waved down paramedics to get his dad, Nick, the help he needed while they were visiting Geelong.

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A Horsham primary school student’s calmness under pressure has helped his father get the medical attention he needed and earned praise from classmates.

Ss Michaels and Johns Primary School prep student Harry Wilson, 7, said a trip to an arcade in Geelong took a turn when his Dad started to feel unwell and had to lie down.

“Dad called an ambulance and they didn’t know where we were so I just waved my arms,” Harry said.

“Then they knew where we were and found the closest park possible.”

Ambulance Victoria will present Harry with a ‘Little Hero’ certificate at a school assembly on Friday.

Harry’s mother, Jess, said Harry talked to emergency operators once the call was made, with his dad, Nick, disorientated from a kidney infection he has since recovered from.

“My husband sent me a photo of Harry sitting in the back of the ambulance first, before he sent me through what had happened, so I had an absolute heart attack thinking ‘what’s happened to Harry’,” Mrs Wilson said.

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“Harry helped as best he could. He got to ride in the ambulance to the hospital and he waited with them until my sister-in-law came and picked them up.

“I was so proud. When you are alone with one parent and that parent goes downhill, when you are seven years-old, that can be a bit scary.”

Harry said a previous visit to the school from Ambulance Victoria had reminded him of what to do in an emergency.

“I remembered to call 000 and I also remembered to help the paramedics with whoever is sick,” he said.

Harry said his friends at school were impressed with what he had done.

“They gave me a clap and they were very happy that my Dad isn’t very sick,” he said.

Mrs Wilson said Harry’s actions were all the more impressive because of his ADHD, which can sometimes be a ‘superpower’.

“Sometimes he gets very overwhelmed, so the fact that he kept it together and was able to support Nick and be comfortable around complete strangers was pretty phenomenal,” she said.

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BY JESSICA GRIMBLE

he elimination and prevention of gender-based and family violence is everyone’s business.

As the annual international campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, comes to a close, Women’s Health Grampians manager strategy and programs Rose Durey says while attitudes are changing, there’s still work to do to address a community crisis.

Violence against women is defined as an act of gender-based violence in public or private lives that causes, or could cause, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering.

Reports of family violence in the Horsham Rural City, Northern Grampians, Ararat, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh local government areas are above the state average.

Nationally, 58 women have died this year at the hands of a current or former partner.

The latest National Community Attitudes Survey, released earlier this year, showed a majority of people recognise family violence is a problem, but less than half accepted it occurred in their town. A mistrust of women’s reports of family violence remains, and about 40 percent of Australians do not understand domestic violence is predominantly perpetrated by men against women.

“We know rates of domestic violence reports in rural areas are much higher. It is happening in our towns and communities, and that’s why 16 Days of Activism is such a good opportunity to raise awareness,” Ms Durey said.

The campaign began with the International Day for the Elimination of

Violence against Women on November 25 and concludes on December 10 with Human Rights Day. Ms Durey said a range of events and activities across the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians throughout the campaign had highlighted the ways people could contribute to prevention actions.

A region-first men’s panel discussion in Ararat tonight, titled ‘Violence against women – A community crisis to fix not a women’s problem to tolerate’, will hear from Grampians Community Health chief executive Greg Little, family violence advocate Conor Pall and Women’s Health Grampians’ Luke Baker.

The three men from diverse backgrounds, all with a connection to rural and regional areas, will discuss men’s role in preventing family violence and how stereotypical attitudes towards gender can drive family violence.

Ararat Rural City and Northern Grampians councils have partnered with Women’s Health Grampians for the event from 6.30pm.

Northern Grampians councillor Lauren Dempsey will chair the panel.

There is no cost to attend but people can register via ararattownhall.com.au Women’s Health Grampians will also host ‘CoRE Conversations’ tomorrow.

Dr Jess Cadwallader, Central Highlands Integrated Family Violence Committee principal strategic advisor, will lead the online session, from noon to 12.30pm and consider how to build a safe and supportive environment where people feel comfortable to disclose experiences of family violence and how to respond.

“It’s about validating the victim’s experiences, not judging or criticising them; that what is happening is

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Showcasing festive spirit The region’s musical performers are honing their acts ahead of Sunday’s Horsham Carols by Candlelight at Sawyer Park.

Horsham Carols committee member Simon Dandy said the program featured regional talent, with early performances from 6pm including Holy Trinity Lutheran College’s choir, Horsham Rural City Band and Horsham School of Music choir.

Mr Dandy said the main event would start when MIXX FM and 3WM began its simulcast at 7.30pm, with repeats of the evening to broadcast on 3WM during Christmas Day. “In the past, we’ve had individuals perform one song, backed by a choir,” he said.

“This year, there are more performances in groups.

“We received feedback following last year’s carols that groups with three or four songs kept it flowing a bit better.”

Mr Dandy said further information on the groups and individuals performing could be found on the Horsham Carols by Candlelight Facebook page.

“Hopefully it will be a wonderful night to get down there,” he said.

“Every year we have ample food vendors, and people can bring their own food and supplies.

“The Lions club will be putting on a barbeque and the miniature train starts about 5.30pm, which will be

not their fault – the person using the violence is the one responsible for the violence,” Ms Durey said.

People wanting more information, or to register, can go to the Women’s Health Grampians Facebook page.

An information kiosk in Stawell, at Shop 108 in Main Street from 10am to 3pm on Friday, will include information from The Orange Door, Grampians Community Health, Women’s Health Grampians and Grampians Health.

Events also occurred in Horsham, Kaniva, Goroke, St Arnaud and during a Hindmarsh Shire Council online panel discussion in recent weeks.

• If you, or someone you know, needs help, phone 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732, The Orange Door, Horsham on 1800 271 042 or Safe Steps family violence response centre on 1800 015 188; in an emergency, phone 000.

PREPARATION: Musician Lisa Thomas takes the Horsham Carols By Candlelight male ensemble through rehearsals before Sunday’s showcase at Sawyer Park.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER good for people with young kids.”

Mr Dandy said the event would raise money for the Christian Emergency Food Centre, with people able to make donations via QR codes.

“We wanted to encourage people to donate to a charity that would affect local people,” he said.

“Some people, who might even be at the carols, are reliant on the food

centre’s services and we found it was the best way to give back to the community.”

Mr Dandy said the free event could attract up to 5000 people, providing a family-friendly atmosphere and a high standard of singing from Wimmera performers.

“Our motto is to ignite the Christmas spirit in the Wimmera,” he said.

“My family come from Geelong each year and they are always impressed with the standard and the atmosphere.

“In their opinion, it eclipses Geelong’s carols.

“We should all be pretty proud of it.”

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A Wimmera feedlot operator was convicted and fined $140,000 in Horsham Magistrates’ Court after a worker suffered a fatal electric shock while operating a telehandler in 2020.

Harmony Operations Australia pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to provide and maintain a working environment that was safe and without risks to health, and one charge of failing to provide necessary information and instruction to enable employees to work safely.

The court heard a worker, 29, was using a telehandler to stack hay bales at the Gerang Gerung property in November 2020 when the raised boom and bale lifting attachment made contact with overhead power lines.

Witnesses saw a flash from the back tyre of the telehandler before the worker jumped from the cab and suffered a fatal electric shock.

A WorkSafe investigation found while workers were required to complete a verification of competence that included reading the company’s safe work procedure for the telehandler, it did not address the risk of coming into contact with overhead power lines.

The court found it was reasonably practicable for the company to have established a three-metre exclusion zone around the power line, identified the exclusion zone as part of its system of work and provided information and instruction about the exclusion zone to workers.

WorkSafe executive director of health and safety Narelle Beer said the fatality was an avoidable tragedy as control measures to guard against the risk of electrocution are well known.

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Arbiter clears misconduct allegations A

BY JESSICA GRIMBLE

n independent arbiter has cleared Horsham’s mayor of allegations of misconduct.

Arbiter Noel Harvey found while an interaction between mayor Robyn Gulline and resident Bart Turgoose earlier this year was ‘robust’, he dismissed the application of misconduct, saying evidence did not support allegations that Cr Gulline’s behaviour was ‘abusive, threatening or intimidating’.

Horsham Rural City Council, at its meeting last week, tabled a report of the arbitration process held in August and October.

Cr Ross, who lodged the application, said he felt ‘duty bound’ to act after receiving a letter from Mr Turgoose regarding a conversation with Cr Gulline at the Horsham College debutante ball in March and a subsequent Horsham Rural City Band event in April.

While Cr Ross did not witness the alleged conduct, based on Mr Turgoose’s letter, Cr Ross raised the issue Cr Gulline had engaged in conduct

that breached the standards of conduct required of a councillor.

A council spokesperson told The Weekly Advertiser the council must pay for costs associated with the arbitration process, including the arbiter’s fee – and the registrar had set fees to be paid to arbiters at $954 a day.

Mr Turgoose, during an interview with The Weekly Advertiser in February, had declared his intention to nominate for local government elections, next due in October 2024.

Mr Turgoose claimed Cr Gulline’s behaviour was ‘condescending and disrespectful’ and, in regards to the event in April, alleged Cr Gulline: “Stood behind me in what I perceived was a deliberate attempt to intimidate me.”

The complaint with regards to the second interaction was withdrawn during the hearing.

“Cr Gulline approached me and proceeded to intimidate and chastise me regarding my Facebook posts,” and “accused me of spreading misinformation about council,” Mr Turgoose’s letter claimed of the March interac-

tion, also acknowledging during the arbitration process he believed the council was ‘very dysfunctional’ in the way the group behaved.

Of the March interaction, Mr Turgoose said: “This incident left me feeling embarrassed, intimidated, as it occurred in a wholly inappropriate context and way. What was supposed to be a night of celebration turned sour with my family and friends and past teachers expressing their concern for my well-being.”

Cr Ross tabled statutory declarations from several people who could not hear the conversation, but witnessed an ‘animated’ interaction.

Mr Turgoose’s resume and character references were supplied to the arbiter.

Cr Gulline said the interaction was ‘a bit heated on both sides’ and acknowledged that ‘we hold very different views’.

The arbiter’s report said, when asked during arbitration, Mr Turgoose was unable to recall much of what was discussed until he was reminded and questioned by Cr Gulline.

She indicated she had pointed out a number of factual errors and claims Mr Turgoose had made on Facebook and in statements to a newspaper, and suggested he check the facts before issuing posts or statements.

Cr Gulline said she had made many offers of support to Mr Turgoose in the past and they had shared many conversations previously.

“I genuinely wanted to help him, and my offers to help were genuine. And they’re still standing,” she said.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen in the next term of council, but if Mr Turgoose and I end up on council together, I absolutely would be happy to work with him.

“Maybe he finds my manner a bit confronting when I say things that he doesn’t like or agree with, and that’s okay. You know, we are entitled to different opinions and just because I say something he didn’t like, or I didn’t agree with, doesn’t mean I was disrespectful.”

The process was brought via an application under the councillor conduct

Smart Artz applause A Horsham-based theatre group won recognition for its latest production at a state awards ceremony in Melbourne.

Smart Artz Theatre Inc’s ‘Shuddersome: Tales of Poe’ received four nominations for best actor or actress at the Victorian Drama League annual awards, winning the gold award for best costume design.

Amy Anselmi and Juliet Hayday took out the award for costuming, while Mars Crooks, Lou Kelly, Scott Robinson and Adam Roche were nominated for their acting performances.

Spectres, ghosts and ghouls came alive in the vivid theatrical adaptation of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s bestknown works – including The TellTale Heart, The Bells, The Raven, The Oval Portrait and The Masque of the Red Death.

Larissa Riddell directed the production.

Ms Anselmi said she collaborated with her mother, Juliet, on Shuddersome’s costuming, after an early conversation with Smart Artz co-founders Larissa Riddell and Luke Mitton led to her volunteering for the role.

“Mum has quite a bit of experience with costuming for the theatre. She’s actually won two costume awards previously from the Victorian Drama League,” Ms Anselmi said.

“She’s also an actor.

“I have a long history of being a choreographer but for me, costuming is relatively new.”

Ms Anselmi said Shuddersome allowed the duo to ‘delve into the steampunk aesthetic’, with the production running during the Wimmera Steampunk Festival in Dimboola.

“We felt the pressure to become knowledgeable about steampunk as an aesthetic and to do it justice in a theatrical way,” she said.

“It was a lot of hours. We made all of the hats, which were personalised for each character.

“We did source some ready-made costumes, but there was further embellishment to go with the steampunk genre, such as metal gears, clocks and watches.

“I’m just so thrilled with how great every single cast member looked.”

Smart Artz was previously a winner of Victorian Drama League awards for ‘The Laramie Project’, where it won best production, director, supporting actor, lighting and sound.

Horsham Town Hall has received funding and called on the theatre group to perform Robert Fagles’ translation of ‘Oedipus the King’, which will appear on the VCE reading list from next year.

The cast will include seasoned and emerging performers.

The group’s production of ‘Oedipus the King’ will take place in May 2024.

framework, established under the Local Government Act 2020.

The council spokesperson said there was no ability to contest the decision within the framework, however, parties could apply for a judicial review of the decision in the Supreme Court at their own expense.

The spokesperson said people lodging a complaint against a council, or councillor, were encouraged to first attempt to resolve the matter with the council. Formal action is dependent on the nature of the complaint.

The spokesperson said councillors also had options available to them under the councillor conduct framework.

During the council’s meeting last week, Cr Ross declared a conflict of interest and began to leave the chamber as Cr Gulline read the onesentence summary of information to be tabled.

She told him the conflict declaration was not required, because councillors were tabling the report, not voting or debating it.

Gift of giving A young Dimboola resident is embodying the spirit of giving this holiday season by setting up drop-off points across the Hindmarsh Shire for gifts to be donated to people in need.

Chelsea Elliot, 11, said she hoped to make as many people happy as she could this Christmas by supporting The Salvation Army’s gift appeal.

She has established her own Christmas giving trees, with collection points at Hindmarsh Shire libraries in Dimboola, Jeparit, Rainbow and Nhill.

“I wanted to do it for a long time because I like organising things and giving to people who need help,” she said.

“All the presents will be picked up to be taken to The Salvation Army to be given to people who don’t have enough money to buy presents.”

Chelsea is a member of the Dimboola Library and first contacted staff there to see if she could set-up her project.

The council helped her expand the project and include the whole shire.

Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Brett Ireland said it was impressive when a young resident was so caring to others who were not as fortunate as others.

Chelsea said she would be collecting SHINING LIGHT: Chelsea Elliot, of Dimboola, set up Christmas trees all the presents, unwrapped, to deliver in Hindmarsh libraries for people to deliver gifts for The Salvation Army to distribute to people in need across the Wimmera this festive to The Salvation Army in Horsham on December 15. season.

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immera, Mallee and Grampians communities can benefit from a funding boost for affordable housing.

The Ararat East Development Zone was the backdrop as Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a $150-million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund on Friday.

The fund will allow eligible groups, including construction companies, to apply for grants between $150,000 and $5 million to deliver affordable housing and support businesses to attract and retain workers.

It follows the success of the Regional Workforce Pilots initiative, which included funding for sewerage and infrastructure connections at 160 lots in the Ararat East Development Zone.

Ararat Rural City Council mayor Bob Sanders welcomed the announcement of the fund.

“We’ve been struggling with hous-

ing in Ararat for quite a while now and it’s really important we get housing here,” he said.

“We have great examples of attracting Karen and other people to work in Ararat and it’s been magnificent.

“We need to have more housing for them, and this fund will be perfect for that.”

The council’s chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said Ararat was the ‘best’ location to make the funding announcement.

“We have a lot of exciting things happening in Ararat at the moment,” he said.

“We have a biogas plant in the wings that will use straw stubble waste to produce 6.5 percent of Victoria’s commercial gas needs.

“It’s an industrial strength project that is important and will employ 190 people. We need places for those people to live.”

Dr Harrison said there were a range

of other circular economy projects emerging in the municipality.

“We need people to live in housing, here in our town in rural Victoria, to make those work,” he said.

“We have an opportunity here to have a boon in Ararat’s economy.”

Ms Allan said the State Government was ‘thrilled’ to announce additional investment to help regional Victorian centres grow.

“It’s really important from a government perspective – local, state and federal – that we are supporting investments in infrastructure and services to support regional communities to continue to grow and thrive,” she said.

“We know a significant and pressing need is to be able to support more housing for more people to live and work in regional communities.

“We know not only is this a challenge for families wanting to have access to an affordable home where they want to live, but also for industry

and businesses in regional communities it is a constraint on being able to find skilled workers they need to continue to provide business opportunities in the region or to expand their business.”

Ms Allan said the funding came on top of the $5-billion Big Housing Build with a 25 percent commitment for regional Victoria and the $1-billion Regional Housing fund which would see 1300 new homes including social and affordable housing.

“This is additional, but has a particular focus on workers and key workers that are needed – whether that is to come and work in schools, health services or work in industry. I know there’s a great manufacturing sector in Ararat that needs key workers to come and work in those operations,” she said.

“This fund is practical and will provide a series of grants where we can partner with councils and communi-

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Penelope a life governor Penelope Manserra was honoured with a life governor award last week, for her volunteering with Wimmera Health Care Group Foundation.

Mrs Manserra was recognised during Grampians Health’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.

She said she was surprised to be given the honour for her work with the foundation, an organisation which raises money to purchase equipment and facilities at Grampians Health’s Horsham and Dimboola campuses.

“I was very proud. I certainly wasn’t expecting it,” she said.

“I joined in August of 2010 and have been a director since then.

“I was approached by the existing directors and was aware of all the great work the organisation had done and was excited by the calibre of people I would get to work with.”

Mrs Manserra said the voluntary position involved a formal meeting every two months, other commitments in between and constant communication between directors.

“Our late former chairman, Don Johns, used to say everyone would need a hospital at some point in their life,” she said.

Mrs Manserra, who is a financial planner, said the foundation’s funds were invested in perpetuity, with the income generated from these investments used for hospital projects that otherwise would not be funded.

“The role was a complement to my

ties to look at providing dedicated funding to attract and support workers to live in communities and work in businesses in those communities.”

Ms Allan also encouraged community groups to apply for the Tiny Towns Fund for projects that mattered to communities.

“We love our tiny towns, they are great places to live and this is a $20-million fund that can provide practical support for some of those smaller projects,” she said.

Ms Allan said projects could include walking paths, sport and recreation facilities, and initiatives to support tourism activities.

“It’s another practical way we’re supporting regional communities to grow and thrive,” she said.

An expression of interest process for the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund will run until February 25.

Horsham library is due to reopen next week after the second stage of new carpet installation.

The library will return to standard operating hours on Monday, after it closed from Thursday last week to enable works to occur.

People can purchase V-Line tickets and hold items from the library foyer and access public Wi-Fi, though public computers are unavailable. Horsham police can assist with Justice of the Peace services. Horsham and Grampians Information Centre, within the Horsham Town Hall, can respond to general inquiries.

HONOUR: Penelope Manserra was presented a life governor award by Grampians Health, an acknowledgement given for exceptional service, for more than a decade of work with Wimmera Health Care Group Foundation where she is now deputy chair. skillset. What I do every day for my own clients, I was able to do for the hospital,” she said.

Mrs Manserra said the organisation had most recently purchased a stress test machine to prevent cardiac arrests and an ultrasound machine for the Maternal Health Centre in McLachlan Street, Horsham.

She said the Wimmera Cancer Centre had been the organisation’s biggest investment in her time, involving $400,000 in foundation funds.

“The foundation ran fundraising events called ‘mastercook’. Amina Elshafei, who was on Masterchef, toured our hospital

and that highlighted our cancer facilities were below par,” she said.

“This led to a conversation with then chief executive Chris Scott about building something bigger.

“So the foundation had been a part of those early conversations.”

Mrs Manserra said she had also been on the cancer centre’s steering committee in the four years before it was completed.

“It’s nice to know you’ve been able to help, but it was very much a collective effort,” she said.

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The Parks Victoria Grampians Peaks Trail won gold in an ecotourism category.

Tour operators Experience the Grampians won silver in a tour and transport operators category.

Absolute Outdoors and Grampians Peaks Walking Company won bronze in an adventure tourism category.

Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said it was ‘wonderful’ recognition for operators and tourism partners and the work they do to deliver experiences for visitors.

“Winning gold for the Grampians Peaks Trail is recognition of the long journey and successful outcome of the project,” he said.

“The award further positions the trail as an ultimate and iconic longdistance trail experience. It also acknowledges the work of the Parks Victoria Grampians team who look after the asset we call Gariwerd.”

Mr Sleeman said the silver and bronze awards were commendations to the passionate operators who provided ‘amazing’ experiences in adventure tourism.

“The operators go above and beyond to look after visitors and are working hard, seven days a week,” he said.

“The awards were a trifecta for the Grampians as a destination.

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GOLD: The Grampians Parks Victoria team celebrate a Victorian Tourism Awards win for the Grampians Peaks Trail in an ecotourism category.

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Victoria Tourism Industry Council, VTIC, hosts the annual awards, which were presented in Melbourne last week.

Mr Sleeman said it was the night of nights for the industry.

“To be among the best in the state who are doing amazing work in the visitor economy made for a positive atmosphere,” he said.

“We also celebrated the good position the visitor economy is in, with a 64 percent increase in visitor expenditure from the end of June 2019 compared with the end of June this year.

“The Grampians is leading the state in those metrics.

“Four years ago, who would have thought we would be leading the state in visitor spend.”

Mr Sleeman said waterways were a prime focus of a new tourism campaign leading into summer.

“People are looking for a place to connect with nature, and a place to swim, fish and paddle – a water playground,” he said.

“We have Taylors Lake, Lake Bellfield, Lake Fyans and Lake Lonsdale – and they are full.

“Summer is one of the peak tourism periods and the early signs are it looks positive for this season.”

VTIC chief executive Felicia Mariani said the awards showcased some of the most innovative experiences in Victorian tourism.

“Nine hundred tourism and events

operators came together at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of their teams and the industry as a whole,” she said.

“VTIC is proud to deliver this important event in Victoria that recognises the innovation, passion and professionalism that our operators exhibit every day in creating magical moments for their visitors.

“We want to congratulate our gold, silver and bronze category winners, along with all of this year’s finalists, who are the exemplars of excellence in our industry across the state.”

There were 104 award finalists across 29 business categories.

Council plan to advance precinct Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a $2.5-million Federal Government contribution to advance its plans for the redevelopment of Horsham Community Oval.

The council has applied to the government’s ‘Regional precincts and partnerships program’ to complete schematic design, detailed planning and tender documentation for the precinct, on Dimboola Road, ensuring it is ‘investmentready’; and has also approved a $150,000 council co-contribution.

The precinct would transform to include an indoor stadium, outdoor netball courts and hockey pitch.

It is part of a broader Wimmera Regional MultiSport Precinct plan which also includes Dudley Cornell Park in Horsham and Haven Recreation Reserve.

The outcome of the funding application will be known this month, providing 18 months to complete consultation, detailed plans and agreements with community groups, Horsham College and other stakeholders requiring relocation as part of the concept plan.

Councillor Penny Flynn said governments were calling on councils and other organisations to ensure projects were ‘shovel-ready’ before applying for funding to complete projects; and this funding stream would ensure detailed planning was completed.

Cr David Bowe said a successful application, and investment-ready project, opened doors to further funding to bring the project to life.

Cr Claudia Haenel said while she was not in favour of a multi-precinct model, it was ‘fiscally responsible’ to progress the application.

Cr Ian Ross said he was concerned the project was ‘leapfrogging’ other plans, such as those for Horsham North.

“This needs to be done, and so do others – so it’s how we prioritise,” he said.

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There’s such a build-up to the end of the year as work, education, family and community commitments intensify ahead of the lure of a leisurely summer break.

So much to do. So many people to see.

So little time.

But at what cost.

Tragically, more than 270 lives have been lost on Victorian roads this year – an increase of almost 20 percent compared to the previous 12 months.

That’s hundreds of families marking Christmas without a loved one this year; and hundreds of first-responders exposed to the trauma of a major incident.

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Are the speedy, spared couple of minutes, the risky choices at overtaking lanes, traffic lights, intersections and even within carparks, the extra drink, accessing a mobile phone, the fatigued journey really worth the risk?

For yourself, or others.

Police and compliance officers are out in force and very visible across the region, as they seek to enforce rules and regulations in order to keep people safe.

It’s proven that people modify their behaviour in the presence of law enforcers – slowing their speed, making safer driving choices, avoiding the mobile phone.

For a time.

The Christmas period serves as a timely reminder for road users of all kinds to show due care, consideration and caution – now, and to develop positive habits for the year ahead.

We would all like to believe we are invincible but the reality is far from that.

Take care, slow down and be safe – for the sake of yourself and others.

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Throughout this campaign, we’ve heard from Victorians on why they do the test and why they would encourage others to also do the test.

Their stories were filmed and shared through social media to inspire others to reflect on the moments they wouldn’t want to miss.

One such person was Ann Capling, who at age 58 had a close call with bowel cancer in 2017.

Ann had no symptoms, lived a healthy and active life, and had no family history of bowel cancer.

However, after her routine bowel screening test came back positive, she had a colonoscopy which found a cancerous polyp.

“I shudder to think what would have happened had I left the test sitting on my desk for months or ignored it all together,” she said.

“Instead of living a full and busy life, enjoying adventures with my partner of 30 years, and celebrating my adult children’s important milestones, I would have been dealing with the trauma of bowel cancer.”

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If you’re aged 50 to 74, then you have a higher risk of bowel cancer.

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All eligible Victorians aged 50 to 74 receive a free bowel screening test kit in the mail every two years as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

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Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death among Victorian males and the third among Victorian females.

Latest Victorian Cancer Registry data shows that 1281 Victorians died from bowel cancer in 2021.

In partnership with the Victorian Department of Health, our campaign looked to increase participation and remind all eligible Victorians to not take the risk and take the bowel screening test.

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s areas across the Wimmera recorded rain which doubled monthly averages in a matter of days, the Bureau of Meteorology anticipates a neutral summer rain forecast.

Wimmera Catchment Management Authority chief executive David Brennan said the west of the catchment received more rain than the east in the final days of November.

“Some locations recorded up to 100 millimetres of rain, which is significant, but there was variability across the catchment,” he said.

“From a catchment perspective, the rain did not result in huge inflows or movement in rivers and creeks, but it has meant there is water in low spots.”

Mr Brennan said the rain on the back of a dry spring allowed native vegetation to ‘freshen up’.

“There’s a tinge of green on the roadsides and in some paddocks, so it has had an impact on the landscape,” he said.

“While it wasn’t welcomed by farmers, we had a dry spring as was the outlook with El Niño and people were questioning if it was the beginning of another drought.

“If we have more big rain events it will recharge the soil and take subsoil moisture into next year, so it wouldn’t be all bad.”

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the long-term outlook or trend was dry, there was still the possibility of thunderstorms or rain systems.

“It’s unusual but it happens.

When there were floods in 2011, they occurred in January, so we know there can be variability in seasons,” he said.

“We don’t know if we will have more stormy rain events this summer, but if we did get another amount similar to what we just had, it would be a big top-up and start to move water around the place.”

Regional records

Rain recorded for Horsham in November more than doubled its average, with 70.2mm tallied.

Horsham’s November average is 29.7mm.

Stawell recorded 39.8mm for the month, which is average for November, and Ararat recorded 28.3mm, tracking 120mm below average for the year-todate.

More than 96mm was recorded in Nhill for the month, well above a 26.6mm average.

Warracknabeal continues to track 100mm below average for year-to-date with 24.6mm last month.

Edenhope recorded 57.4mm in November, 20mm above average.

Hopetoun recorded 59.8mm for the month, almost 30mm above average, but as is consistent across the region, the tally remains below average for the year-to-date.

The yearly rain total to date is about 140mm below average after a dry end to winter and start to spring.

Bureau of Meteorology national manager climate services Karl Braganza said forecasts leading into summer suggested average rainfall for large areas of eastern Australia.

“The forecasts suggested the chance of average rainfall for parts of the east towards the end of spring and early summer, and we have seen some decent rainfall in November to finish off the spring season,” he said.

“Compared with outlooks issued mid-year, the dry signal has continued to ease across the eastern half of the continent outside of the tropics.”

The Bureau indicated there was still an increased risk of heatwaves and bushfires this summer.

El Niño is predicted to continue during summer and its influence would vary across the country.

Much of Australia has experienced a drier and warmer spring than usual, which is typical of El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole events.

Dr Braganza said the dry and warm conditions during much of spring, along with the warm summer forecast, were still contributing to an elevated fire risk this summer.

“This summer, all communities across Australia are urged to prepare for bushfire and monitor local conditions.”

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Full country music calendar Horsham Country Music Inc has continued a run of successful shows – with only one remaining for the year.

The Danny Stain Trio will perform at Horsham RSL on Friday in the group’s final show of the year ahead of a bumper 2024 program.

Limited tickets are available at Horsham RSL. Horsham Country Music Inc’s Alana Morrow said ‘A Pleasant Country Afternoon’ on Sunday, March 3 at Horsham’s Maydale Reserve would headline a full calendar of shows next year.

The event, which runs from 1pm to 7pm, includes performances from Allan Webster, Jarrod Stevenson, Trevor Keilar, The Austins, Shelly Jones Band, Don Costa, The Millwards and Roadhouse.

“We already have nearly a full calendar of shows lined up for 2024 and we are looking forward to presenting these for our country music supporters,” Ms Morrow said.

The 2024 program planning comes after a successful 2023 season – including sell-out shows in recent months.

Ms Morrow said Paul Costa and Vanessa Sanger were crowd favourites in October and

would return to the region in the new year.

“During November, we were lucky enough to have two very successful shows,” she said.

“The first one was an added extra to our usual monthly show as we were given the opportunity to host Golden Guitar winner male artist of the year for 2023, Andrew Swift. This was guaranteed to be a sell-out show – and it was. Also performing was The Austins duo.

“The second show for November was Don Costa, along with Leo Tellefson and Sandra Loats – and it was a fantastic night had by all, with lots of singing and dancing.”

Ms Morrow thanked audiences for their support.

“A lot of work goes into the planning and organising, and seeing how well supported shows are and everyone enjoying themselves is so rewarding,” she said.

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Team members visited WIM’s Community Hub to showcase their medals and to discuss the team’s success at the 2023 games. A total of 30 individual medals were won by team members, including 13 gold medals.

The annual week-long sporting event provides people with disabilities the opportunity to engage in friendly competition, active participation, and positive social interaction through a diverse range of sporting activities.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Masterplans win support

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inal masterplans to breathe new life into facilities at Minyip Recreation Reserve and Rabl Park, Murtoa were adopted at a Yarriambiack Shire Council meeting.

The motion also authorised chief executive Tammy Smith to seek funding opportunities for the implementation of masterplans at both locations.

The council first received funding in June 2022 to develop a masterplan for Minyip Recreation Reserve, as part of the State Government’s 2021-22 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Additional funds in the council budget were then allocated to develop the Rabl Park, Murtoa masterplan.

Cr Tom Hamilton moved the recommendation to adopt both masterplans at the council’s November meeting.

Several facilities at both precincts are no longer compliant with current standards or do not meet community needs.

Both documents are 10-year strategic masterplans, designed following community engagement processes.

The masterplan for Minyip Recreation Reserve identifies short-term aims to provide new amenities and changeroom facility, new swimming pool amenities and changerooms, goal netting and an electric scoreboard for the oval as well as two new netball and tennis courts with lighting.

In the medium term, priorities include a new play and picnic node, an

upgrade to the war memorial and the construction of a helipad.

An upgrade to oval lighting is a long-term priority along with sealed carparking and pathways.

Murtoa’s Rabl Park masterplan provides directions for future upgrades while recognising the council has limited resources for future development.

Short-term priorities for the Murtoa facility include an upgrade to the skatepark, construction of shade, replacing picnic settings, installation of CCTV and an upgrade of the former railway bridge.

Other priorities include a fenced off-lead dog area, development of a network of sealed pathways and a pedestrian link from Degenhardt Street into the western side of the park.

The State Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action own both precincts, with the council managing Rabl Park and a committee of management in charge of Minyip Recreation Reserve.

“I still think we need to manage community expectation on masterplans,” Cr Hamilton said.

“We need to work with the committee of management, which we are on for Rabl Park, but at Minyip Recreation Reserve and our other recreation reserves also.”

Cr Hamilton said the council needed government grants and other resources to achieve the priorities of the masterplans and meet community expectations.

GIVING: Stella Moore and Bryce McDonald, Holy Trinity Lutheran College, Jasper Ward and Mercedes Paech, St Peter’s Lutheran School Dimboola, and Aaron Peddie and Matilda Prenzler, Nhill Lutheran Primary School, are raising money and collecting goods to donate to people in need this Christmas.

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Students lifting Christmas spirit It is the season of giving and three Wimmera Lutheran primary schools are giving to people in need locally and internationally this Christmas.

Students at St Peter’s Lutheran School, Dimboola, are collecting non-perishable food and household goods to donate to the Christian Emergency Food Centre in Horsham.

The centre is a non-profit organisation overseen by Horsham Christian Ministers’ Association to provide food, financial assistance and referrals for Wimmera people in need.

Nhill Lutheran Primary School students are involved in the Australian Lutheran World Service charity, Gifts of Grace.

Gifts of Grace helps people in developing countries cultivate farms, construct toilets and have access to fresh water, food and school supplies.

Horsham’s Holy Trinity Lutheran College student representative coun-

cil has raised money to buy gifts for the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal.

The appeal, in partnership with the Salvation Army, supports children, adults, seniors and families who cannot afford gifts at Christmas.

St Peter’s student Jasper Ward said the school was donating canned goods to the food centre.

“It’s for people who don’t have a lot of food or money at Christmas,” he said.

“It’s good. It feels like we are helping lots of people who need help.”

Holy Trinity student Stella Moore said it was good to help people less fortunate to have presents at Christmas.

“We raised money from our fundraisers and it goes to the Wishing Tree so we can purchase gifts at the end of the year,” she said.

“We go to Kmart to buy presents and put them under the tree.”

Holy Trinity Lutheran College is also donating non-perishable foods and household items to the second Reverse Advent Calender initiative.

Horsham Sports and Community Club leads the initiative and calls on people, groups and businesses to donate boxes containing a specified list of non-perishable items to donate to families at Christmas.

Nhill student Matilda Prenzler said the school raised money for Gifts of Grace to help people in less fortunate countries.

“We raise money to give people food, chickens, pigs, water and school supplies,” she said.

“The chickens mean they can have eggs and meat.

“It’s pretty special to be involved because lots of people overseas are less fortunate than us, so it’s important to help them.”

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Fair access policy a ‘call for action’

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pportunity for women and girls to access and use community sports infrastructure will enhance under a new local government policy.

Horsham Rural City Council has endorsed a Fair Access Policy and Action Plan – part of a reform agenda to change systems that perpetuate gender inequality.

It recognises gender equality is the provision of fairness and justice in the distribution of benefits and responsibilities based on gender, and people might have different needs relating to their gender that require identification and meaningful action.

It contains six principles, including: Community sports infrastructure and environments are genuinely welcoming, safe and inclusive; women and girls can participate in all aspects of community sports and active recreation, including as a player, coach, administrator, official, volunteer and spectator; women and girls should be equitably represented in leadership and governance roles; encourage and support all user groups who access and use community sport infrastructure to understand, adapt and implement gender-equitable access and use practices; and prioritise access, use and support to all user groups who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to gender-equitable access and use of allocated community sport infrastructure.

It also states women and girls will have equitable access to, and use of community sports infrastructure of the highest quality available and most convenient; at the best and most popular competition and training times and locations; and to support existing and new participation opportunities and a variety of sports.

Cr David Bowe told the council’s latest

meeting the documentation was a ‘blueprint for dismantling barriers’ and a call for action.

“By endorsing this policy, we take a decisive step in supporting our daughters, mothers, nieces, sisters, friends and work colleagues,” Cr Bowe said.

“It’s about more than just sports; it’s about ensuring everybody in our community has the same opportunity to thrive.

“Implementing this policy will require an additional 100 hours’ work from our recreational and open space planning team, but it’s time well invested for the benefits it will bring.”

The policy applies to all council owned and managed community facilities and recreation reserves, and staff will support groups to understand and implement their obligations.

The policy suggests a review of the council’s pricing schedule for hire of recreation reserves – with potential incentives to group and clubs which actively promote fair access to women and girls through leadership and participation.

Cr Claudia Haenel said the policy and action plan showed ‘great leadership’ and served as an example for other councils, while Cr Bob Redden said the policy should extend to support people with a disability to participate in sport and recreation activities.

The policy and action plan is a legislated requirement under the Gender Equality Act 2020.

The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth, in consultation with local government representatives and the state sport and recreation sector, developed the fair access principles.

Endorsing the plan means the council will also remain eligible for State Government funding for infrastructure projects.

THE TIME HAS COME: Edenhope shearer Nathanial ‘Chubb’ Gula is cutting four years of hair growth to raise money for Hunter Boyle children’s swim program tomorrow.

Big chop for cause close to heart The boards will turn on an Edenhope shearer tomorrow when it is his turn to have his hair clipped.

Nathanial ‘Chubb’ Gula has been growing his hair for more than four years and will raise money for the Hunter Boyle children’s swim program with his big chop, before donating his hair for men’s wigs.

Mr Gula’s in-laws, Ash and Matt’s son Hunter Boyle, 2, died in August 2020 when he drowned in a farm dam.

He said he would have liked to cut his hair two years ago, but saw an opportunity to support a cause close to his heart.

Hunter’s parents established the swim program, launched in 2021 in Shepparton.

Mr Gula said the program could one day reach the Wimmera.

“Hunter’s parents plan to see this rolled out across regional Victoria,” he said.

“Not everyone can afford swimming lessons, but every kid needs them.

“Hunter’s legacy is about making sure the most vulnerable families can access a vital service.”

Mr Gula said he thought about growing his hair ‘ridiculously’ long during COVID lockdowns and making it a way to raise awareness and money.

“Our whole extended family was shattered when we lost Hunty and this is another way

to do something in his name,” he said.

Mr Gula will be dragged onto the boards and a hairdresser will chop his locks at Henley Park from 5pm.

The chop coincides with Edenhope Kindergarten’s Christmas party.

“It’s a perfect chance to remind kinder parents and guardians about the importance of water safety, in the lead-up to summer holidays,” Mr Gula said.

“We are also hoping to attract local sponsors and will have collection tins on the day.”

People can donate to Hunter Boyle children’s swim program at mycause.com.au/p/328677/ chubb-gets-the-mop-chopped

Riverfront set to sparkle with summer events Horsham will host a series of events this summer at the new Riverfront Meeting Place

Horsham Rural City Council’s Summer Series events will provide locals and visitors the chance to enjoy the ambience of the beautiful Wimmera Riverfront while relaxing with food and drinks to the sounds of local musicians.

Friday, December 8 from 5pm-9pm

Saturday, December 16 from 2-6pm

Sunday, January 14 from 2pm-6pm

Christmas themed event to include family activities as follows: Petting zoo, face painter, a Christmas play performance, woodturning display, mini golf.

Christmas decoration painting, lighting of the giant Christmas tree, music, market stalls, food and drink and much, much more.

Still keeping with the Christmas theme, we will provide an opportunity for a relaxed afternoon with plenty of local food and drink including Mrs Bakers Gin House, Seed n Sprout Food Van, and Rightbank Brewing Co. There will also be live musicians singing both Christmas carols and acoustic beats to create a chilled atmosphere.

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Fire chief: Plan to stay safe

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he release of the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer is a reminder to communities to prepare for bushfires and monitor conditions as the high-risk season continues.

National Council for Fire and Emergency Services, AFAC, with the Bureau of Meteorology and state fire and emergency services developed and released the outlook.

Australia experienced record-breaking dry conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures during early spring, with hot and dry conditions expected to persist into the new year.

Abundant vegetation growth supported

by La Niña rain in the past three years will continue to dry throughout summer, increasing the flammability of fuel loads.

AFAC chief executive Rob Webb said an increased risk of bushfires highlighted the importance of communities taking action.

“Wherever you live, work or visit this summer, know where to find bushfire information, prepare your property, and talk to your family and friends about what you will do in an emergency,” he said.

“Your local fire agency is the perfect place to find out exactly how to stay safe this summer.

“Australian fire agencies have had a busy start to the bushfire season, with many working in their communities and across state borders to respond to bushfires.

“Communities can stay safer and support our fire agencies by being prepared for bushfires this summer.”

A mix of water bombing aircraft, air supervision and air intelligence-gathering

aircraft are positioned to protect communities across Victoria.

The aircrews support thousands of volunteers and career firefighters on the ground in trucks, heavy machinery and plant equipment.

Country Fire Authority chief officer Jason Heffernan said CFA crews across the state have been working hard to ensure communities are prepared for the forecast conditions.

“While people can expect fire risk in the coming months to be above average across south-western and central Victoria, rest assured, they will be well-protected this fire season,” he said.

“While we’re ready to respond and support communities, as we do every year, now is the time for Victorians to prepare their families, and their property and review their Bushfire Survival Plan.”

The outlook can be accessed at afac.com. au/auxiliary/publications/seasonal-outlook For the first time in Victoria, communities can also create a fire plan online, customised to their needs and sharable with family and friends.

The online fire planner can be found at fireplanner.vic.gov.au For fire danger ratings and emergency warnings phone the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, visitemergency.vic. gov.au and download the VicEmergency App. People can tune into local emergency broadcasters 101.3 MIXX FM, 1089 3WM or ABC Wimmera 594 AM during an emergency.

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CREATIVE: Grampians Community Health social media content creator Gareth Olver, with Moyston Primary School students Siobhan, left, and Cailin, who contributed to the organisation’s 2024 calendar.

Schools embrace calendar challenge Grampians Community Health’s 2024 calendar shows the Grampians and Wimmera through the eyes of young people.

Students from Willaura, Moyston, Concongella, Ararat West, Ararat North, Stawell West, Skene Street Special School Stawell and Horsham primary schools have contributed drawings of landmarks and vistas to the calendar.

Grampians Community Health, GCH, has produced its annual report as part of a calendar since 2019 – typically featuring photos of people, places and community events.

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calendar project, which has involved students creating drawings about what their communities mean to them.

Mr Olver said schools embraced the challenge, with teachers at Willaura Primary School taking children for a walk around the town, identifying notable buildings and talking about the history of the town; while at Moyston Primary, it was connected to study topic civics and citizenship.

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“Our annual report and calendar, created in collaboration with our schools’ students, aims to raise awareness about the accessibility and importance of local health support.”

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Feedback drives waste collection

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he volume of waste from Horsham Rural City homes and businesses going straight to landfill has halved since implementation of a new waste collection service.

The introduction of a four-bin kerbside service for parts of the municipality in April has meant 50 percent of waste is now recycled and reused.

A Horsham Rural City Council waste management review and community survey, which gained more than 300 responses, has shown more than 40 percent of respondents living in urban residential areas were satisfied, or very satisfied with the service, while 23 percent were neutral.

However, respondents also raised concerns their waste bins were filling too quickly, and food organics and garden organics, FOGO, odour was a concern.

The council has released proposed changes to its waste management practices in the wake of the survey feedback – including allowing residents to upsize, or purchase additional bin services; and allow for sharing and downsizing of bins for multi-unit dwellings.

The council will complete a further review of the rural kerbside service next year, following the initial implementation period of the State Government’s container deposit scheme, and review establishing additional glass drop-off points when further data is available to measure the impact of the scheme on kerbside-collected glass.

It will support the extension of kerbside FOGO and glass services to commercial and non-residential properties.

The survey feedback noted while there was a lower service level available in rural areas, many commented the inclusion of a recycling collection was positive.

Waste education programs will continue via

more targeted means, and continued consultation will occur with Haven residents to determine whether a four-bin service should be extended.

Councillor Claudia Haenel told last week’s council meeting the council’s waste management had gained its highest community satisfaction score and the changes would further enhance a ‘positive news story’.

She said the council was one of the last three local government areas in Victoria to scrap a weekly collection service of a 240-litre general waste bin, and community education opportunities, such as the repercussions for processing should people use bin liners, remained.

“Lots of people in the community ask me about the biodegradable bin liners for FOGO kitchen scraps. I have been informed that option would interfere with the breaking down processes and may encourage the use of other liners that would be detrimental to the breaking down process of the waste,” she said.

“These are all really great informative points for the community and it’s a very positive news story for our council in our waste management space.”

Cr Ian Ross said further consultation was required to establish a best outcome, such as properties in areas of Haven where respondents were equally split on their preference to use a four-bin service.

“This review has had a lot of consultation and is showing good adaptive management of council to deliver a better service in line with what the people need,” he said.

Cr David Bowe said implementing the four-bin service was positive for the environment but concerns, particularly relating to bin capacity and collection frequency, called for the council’s attention and action.

FEAT: Len Martin, pictured during a bike ride in Vietnam a few years ago, is preparing for a 250-kilometre journey in Cambodia.

Preparing for charity ride Len Martin is preparing to embark on a major charity bike ride.

Mr Martin, 87, is training for a 250-kilometre ride to raise money for the Cambodian Children’s Fund, helping underprivileged children.

It’s another chapter in the sporting prowess of the former Stawell Shire Council president, whose interests and involvement throughout the years have included football, running and cycling.

His 2024 aspirations involve a shorter distance than previous outings.

“I started bike riding at age 60 because my knee cartilages had worn out,” he said.

“In my 70s I did fundraising bike rides of about 700 kilometres each, in Cambodia for Oxfam, Mongolia for Christina Noble Children’s Fund, Vietnam for a Uniting Church orphanage in North Korea, and Myanmar for Cambodian Children’s Fund.

“This year I’m doing the shorter ride of about 250 kilometres.

“I was not able to do the longer one last year because of a bad accident I had 18 months ago, which severely injured my knees.”

Mr Martin’s journey to Cambodia starts in January and he is required to pay his own expenses, including bike hire.

He is riding between 30 and 40 kilometres, two to three times a week, in preparation.

Mr Martin lived at Halls Gap for 25 years and ran about 100 kilometres up and down the mountains surrounding the village each week.

He started running marathons in his 50s while juggling his duties as Stawell Shire Council president.

People interested in sponsoring Mr Martin can contact him on 0448 566 183, the organisation on 02 9380 8822 or online via cambodian childrensfund.org

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Inspiration in everyday Artist Sue Quinlan Brain volunteered her time and talents to create a vibrant and colourful banner for Willaura Primary School – 25 years ago.

She was a regular visitor to the district and was able to capture the atmosphere of the landscape, farms and houses of the town.

The banner has been in use every year since, and present-day students were proud to show off their banner in anticipation of Quinlan Brain’s return to the town.

An exhibition of Quinlan Brain’s latest artwork of contemporary paintings, called ‘Land in new light’, opened at Willaura Modern Railway Gallery on Saturday.

A large audience of family, friends and visitors enjoyed viewing the solo exhibition, which remains open each Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm until January 21.

Quinlan Brain lives on a cattle property in south-western Victoria with her family. The farm and surrounding bushland of the Glenelg River

provides inspiration for her artwork. She works primarily in oil and acrylic paints, but explores mixed media and, on occasion, elements of collage.

“The work I’ve made in the past few years is of the place I see nearly every day,” Quinlan Brain said.

“It is the beauty of the ordinary that I want to paint and draw. It now seems extraordinary.

“The details of sheds, the untamed grass, farming equipment, the bush surrounding the property – a forever giving landscape.

“The everyday subjects of the farm demand attention with their contrasting forms, shapes and the way they change with the light and seasons.”

The gallery, in Main Street, is also open by appointment.

People wanting more information can go to the gallery’s Facebook page, Willaura Modern, or phone Lois on 0428 541 482.

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Committed to communities

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rampians Community Health continues to provide valuable community health services, advocacy and employment opportunities while generating $62.2 million and about 400 local jobs.

Grampians Community Health, GCH, released its annual report last week, which showed it provided services from 72 different programs to 4044 people during 2022-23.

The average age of clients was 50 and they came from 50 different countries of birth.

GCH staff answered more than 25,000 calls, delivered more than 10,000 meals and drove more than 750,000 kilometres.

Volunteers provided 210 drives to medical appointments.

Chief executive Greg Little said GCH was dedicated to supporting people and families in times of need and addressing health and social inequities throughout the Grampians, Wimmera and Western Victoria regions.

He said the programs in most demand from GCH included alcohol and other drugs, counselling, family violence, NDIS, aged and disability in-home assistance, men’s behaviour change, community nursing, home care package management, carer support and mental health.

Other highlights of the year included psychological safety support for staff; implementing a Specific Timely Appointments for Triage, STAT, model to manage and reduce wait times for counselling; the Supporting People with Intellectual Disability to Access Healthcare, SPIDAH, program,

a co-ordinated project to address a lack of suitable and available emergency accommodation and outreach services to support vulnerable communities; and endorsing GCH’s first Reconciliation Action Plan.

Several GCH programs were showcased at an Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health Services, ARRCH, conference in October.

Mr Little said workforce remained a significant issue in regional Victoria, but GCH continued to adapt by providing more flexible working conditions and on-site support for staff, while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.

“Our entire GCH team share a common vision: Together, with our community we are all stronger,” he said.

Board chair Tammie Schoo said 2022-23 was a year to live the organisational vision, ‘Healthy resilient people and communities’.

“While we’ve thankfully seen the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see, and service, the long-term impacts within our communities,” she said.

Ms Shoo said the board had supported a budget to build greater capacity, and to ensure GCH had the leadership to drive programs that delivered the right services to the right people, at the right time, at the right place.

The board also supported a new client management system and a greater focus on cyber security to ensure the safety of organisation and client information, and built on collaborations to build the case for community health services in Victoria.

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Loud, clear voice for all

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hen a company proposes a major project such as wind turbines, solar panels, mining activity or the like in regional communities, they need to secure community support.

In politics this is called ‘social licence’.

Last week in Parliament I raised social licence concerns about a proposed critical minerals mining project at Dooen.

Mining for critical minerals is strategically important for our country.

Food security and the harmony of farming communities who have worked the land for generations are equally important.

I met with both the farmers whose lands and livelihoods are at stake, and the mining company.

Social licence must be secured honestly and in good faith from the communities and particularly the landholders who will feel the greatest impact from major projects.

The Victorian government controls approvals for mining, wind, solar and transmission line projects, and as Federal Member for Mallee I will always ensure our farmers are being heard loud and clear when private companies and-or governments potentially put their livelihoods at risk.

Where the playing field appears to be uneven, I do what I can to give farmers a voice.

COMMENT with Dr Anne Webster Federal Member for Mallee

I have rallied with farmers right through the Wimmera and further north regarding the VNI West transmission line project and met with farmers in other parts of the Mallee about wind and solar projects.

Federal and Victorian Labor Government policies are ramping up wind, solar and transmission projects in the Mallee, letting our region and our farmers down by railroading communities, rather than securing social licence.

Labor’s disdain for agriculture is clear, whether it be their reckless renewables-only energy policy, taxing our farmers for the risk created by their importer competitors, re-launching water buybacks that destroy our river communities or cancelling the Nationals’ successful agricultural visa workforce solution.

Where Labor sees vast expanses of regional land for their renewablesonly fantasy, I see people, communities and farms and I will ensure their concerns are heard loud and clear.

HELPING HAND: Ararat RSL has donated more than $5000 to the East Grampians Health Service oncology unit, which will be used to provide a blanket warmer to benefit patients receiving treatment. The RSL raised the money at an annual Pink Day fundraising event, led by RSL employee Margaret Kerr, which included a morning tea, raffles, live music, donations and other initiatives such as the sale of RSL glassware, with many businesses generously donating towards the fundraiser. “The health service is very grateful to the Ararat RSL team for this generous donation and for the work behind the annual Pink Day,” health service’s chief executive Nick Bush said. “We are also grateful for the support of the community, who generously donated towards the oncology unit on Pink Day and who support our staff and patients.”

Strengthening community projects Wimmera and Grampians not-forprofit organisations are among recipients of grants to strengthen rural and regional communities.

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, FRRR has announced recipients of its latest ‘strengthening rural communities’ grants program for projects that foster community connectedness and wellbeing, and support ongoing COVID and disaster recovery and preparedness.

The program will provide more than $1.5 million to 151 projects, includ-

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Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society will develop a master plan to address future needs of Natimuk Showground with its grant worth $10,000, which it received as part of the ‘rebuilding regional communities – micro’ funding category.

Edenhope Men’s Shed participants will enjoy the use of a new wood lathe with its grant worth more than $8000 and Kaniva Agricultural and Pastoral Society will purchase display boards

for its art competitions with a grant worth $7500 from the same category.

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Show entries judged for state finals

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inners of agricultural show entries have gone under the regional judging microscope.

Kaniva Agricultural and Pastoral Society hosted the annual Wimmera Agricultural Societies judging day earlier this month.

Items judged had won first place at a local show in particular Wimmera and Victorian categories.

Organisers said it was a ‘fabulous’ day with a high standard of entries and 13 shows represented.

Following is a list of first and second-place getters who will go on to be judged again at state level: Senior rich fruit cake, Phoebe Hendy, Stawell, and Debbie Carman, Horsham; junior boiled fruit cake, Saskia Albrecht, Nhill, and Leini Finlayson, Kaniva; senior carrot cake, Shirley Liersch, Warracknabeal, and Leanne KuhneMeyer, Natimuk; junior carrot and date muffins, Amethyst May, Natimuk, and Max Spokes, Jeparit.

Spotlight state sewing competition, Hannah Atkin, Warracknabeal, and Johanna Buijs, Stawell; 3D article of crochet, Kristy-lyn Hall, Stawell, and Lee Carey, Rainbow; piece of patchwork, Sadie Williams, Nhill, and Lola Petschauer, Stawell; hand-knitted blanket, Rhonda Laird, Donald; hand embroidery, Jillian Gough, Stawell, and Beverly Fuller, Warracknabeal; cross-stitch, Lorraine Butler, Stawell, and Lorraine Vivian, Kaniva.

Senior photography – animals in action, Jessica Hodder, Stawell,

and Nanette Smith, Goroke; junior photography – animals in action, Pippa Vanderburg, Natimuk, and Clarissa Bigham, Rainbow.

Fine wool merino fleece, Trevor Smith, Goroke; medium wool merino fleece, Dianna Wheaton, Kaniva, and Steve West, Stawell; strong wool merino fleece, Anthony Lowe, Goroke, and Wendy Kuhne, Natimuk.

These fleeces will be judged midyear at the Victorian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, the carrot cake and carrot and date muffins in June at State Convention and all other categories at the Melbourne Royal in September.

WASA competitions: Four sweet muffins, Teresa Smith, Jeparit, and Clare Lowe, Goroke; boiled plum pudding, Valmai Hood, Natimuk, and Shirley Mulraney, Goroke; steamed plum pudding, Pat Browne, Stawell, and Amy Sluggett, Goroke; Anzac biscuits, Mary Antinoff, Murtoa, and Brenda Kerrins, Warracknabeal; orange cake, Heather Wallis, Kaniva, and Sharon Brown, Warracknabeal; trio of relish, mustard pickles and tomato sauce, Julie Braisby, Kaniva; duo of jam and jelly, Margaret Preston, Jeparit, and Liz Staples, Kaniva; multigrain bread, Jason Hutson, Jeparit.

Decorated plaque, Shirley Liersch, Warracknabeal, and Debbie Carman, Horsham; article of crochet in cotton, Lorraine Vivian, Kaniva, and Sally Motton, Murtoa; crochet or hand-knit article, Betty Gregson, Stawell, and Lorraine Vivian, Kaniva; hand-knitted baby garment, Betty Gregson, Stawell,

TEAM EFFORT: Wimmera Agricultural Societies Association committee members, back, from left, Tige Maddern, Amy Sluggett, Ian Bridgwater, Kaye Bothe, Norelle Eckermann, Nicole Nunn, Andrea Cross, Fiona Tracey and Elaine Quick; and front, Claire Lowe, Louise Hobbs, Claire Bibby and Ali Bish. and Lorraine Vivian, Kaniva; most outstanding article of craft by a primary student, Amelia Albrecht, Nhill, and Poppy Lesser, Murtoa; most outstanding article of craft by a secondary student, Billy Williams, Stawell, and Charlie Callaby, Murtoa; floral art, Marg Krelle, Rainbow, and Kim Cross, Natimuk.

Champion exhibit of the day – Marie Hendy Memorial Trophy, Lorraine Vivian of Kaniva for her Wimmera Agricultural Societies Association article of crochet in cotton.

The association encourages people to consider entering Wimmera and Victorian sections of their local show next year.

WINNING ENTRY: Robert Rogers of Natimuk with Billy William’s winning entry in the most outstanding craft exhibit by a secondary student.

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Self-employed super MINIMISE YOUR DOWNTIME

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hen you are at the helm of your own business, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the present – chasing sales, generating leads, and growing your business.

Often, self-employed people prefer reinvesting back into their businesses, hesitant to stash money away in superannuation.

Yet, there is a compelling case for setting aside a slice of your earnings.

The facts do not lie

At present, self-employed Australians are not required to contribute to superannuation.

Australian Tax Office, ATO, data shows, while self-employed people make up about 10 percent of the workforce, their super contributions accounted for just five percent of the retirement pie in 2014-15. Dive deeper into the numbers and fewer than one in 10 self-employed Australians opted to make tax-deductible super contributions that same year.

What is ‘self-employed’?

The ATO has clear guidelines on what a selfemployed person is: • If you are self-employed as a sole-trader or in a partnership, you do not have to pay superannuation to yourself.

• If you are a contractor, it depends on your agreement or working arrangements with the company that you are doing work for. You may pay your own or you may be eligible for super guarantee contributions from the company.

• You may own the business, but if it is a company and you are considered an employee, then you should be paying yourself the superannuation guarantee, which is currently 11 percent.

For more information see the ATO website.

Why contribute?

While it is tempting to pour every hard-earned dollar back into your business, the reality is that not all businesses come with a pot of gold at the end. Some self-employed people and businesses rely solely on their own labour, with no substantial business assets to lean on. That is where superannuation can come in, providing a great way to plan for your retirement.

A nest egg for retirement

By contributing to super, you are building a nest egg that will provide you with financial security and income in retirement. Putting a small amount of money into superannuation regularly can provide financial stability over time, allowing you to focus on growing your business knowing you have another income stream building in the background.

Tax benefits

Here’s a big one: self-employed people may be entitled to a full tax deduction for contributions made to super.

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These contributions are taxed concessionally at 15 percent, rather than marginal tax rates. So not only are the contributions taxed at a lower rate, self-employed people can also claim a tax deduction on those contributions.

To claim a deduction for personal contributions it is important to note that: • Contributions need to be made before June 30 to claim them as a tax deduction for that financial year.

• You need to notify your fund before claiming a tax deduction, using a specific form. Strict time limits and additional criteria may apply.

The ATO website has more information about claiming a tax deduction for personal contributions as a self-employed person.

Compounding

Superannuation remains one of the most taxeffective ways to grow wealth. Over time, your contributions can benefit from compounding growth, as your investments earn returns on both your initial contributions and any earnings generated. Starting early and contributing consistently, even with small amounts, can significantly boost your retirement savings.

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The next step is to contribute to your super fund. If you receive: A wage – set up a regular transfer into super from your before-tax income; income from business revenue – transfer a lump sum when you have enough cash flow.

With various tax benefits, flexibility of contribution size and frequency, and having another source of income for your retirement, if you are self-employed why wouldn’t you be contributing to super? If you’d like to get started, talk to your adviser today.

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In the mid 2000s, what notable Australian boxer of Coptic Egyptian descent had a training base at Troopers Creek in the northern Grampians?

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American Harland David Sanders was responsible for what business chain that operates in the Wimmera?

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10 years ago: December 4, 2013

The population of the tiny settlement of Antwerp near Jeparit is set to swell by more than 400 tomorrow when Barenji Gadjin Land Council takes official ownership of Ebenezer Mission. National Trust Victoria will formally hand back the historic site to the council, the representative organisation of six distinct Aboriginal groups.

Five years ago: December 5, 2018

Wimmera passenger-rail services might become a thing of the past if calls for State Government intervention continue to fall on deaf ears.

Operators of The Overland, an interstate and sole passenger train operating west of Ararat, have confirmed financial circumstances might force them to cease the service from December 31.

One year ago: December 7, 2022

Federal funding for a Wimmera medical clinic operating in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic has almost dried up. Horsham’s Lister House Medical Clinic has run its GP-led Respiratory Clinic – one of 97 federally-funded clinics – since early-2020. Chief executive Amanda Wilson said funding was due to cease on December 31 and despite desperate contact with the government and MPs, communication about its future was not forthcoming.

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What is the informal and popular name of the prehistoric and long-extinct flying carnivorous reptile associated with dinosaurs? Spell it.

6. What is the Mallee home town of Australian country singer John Williamson?

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True or false? The tough and resilient timber of Norfolk Island pine trees used extensively as street trees in coastal holiday villages in southern Victoria proved ideal for ship masts during early European settlement.

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The family of Australian artist, naturalist and one-time Wimmera resident, the late Neil Douglas, emigrated to New Zealand from Scotland because of a family scandal involving what famous playwright?

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John Dickson Derry, 1840-1913, with G. J. Burke, issued a report in May, 1885, that laid the basis for what profound western Victorian engineering project that relied on physical geography?

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Lotto Numbers: 3.5.45.13.39.40.

The upcoming period promises to be filled with a flurry of activity, as you receive numerous invitations and make new friendly contacts. However, it is important to handle any work-related issues with tact and diplomacy.

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Lotto Numbers: 6.12.24.34.45.11.

In these uncertain times, it’s important to be mindful of your spending and prioritise your essential expenses. It’s also advisable to avoid unnecessary confrontation with those in positions of authority.

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Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 9.7.6.4.

Lotto Numbers: 9.4.5.45.33.21.

If you frequently let your friends use your home for their convenience, it could potentially lead to conflicts and complications in your love life. Despite the sparks that may be present, certain external factors could interfere and create obstacles.

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10. INXS and Jimmy Barnes had a hit covering an Easybeats song called Good Times. The song was a track from what 1980s vampire movie starring Kiefer Sutherland?

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As you navigate a prosperous financial period, it is essential to be diligent in scrutinising the fine print of any documents you may be required to sign. Seek counsel and discuss important decisions with other concerned parties.

Answers: 1. Britain. He is mainly recognised for resisting the Roman occupation for a decade. 2. Sam Soliman. Part of his training while based at the camp was sprinting up and down the steps of Mackenzie Falls. 3. KFC. 4. A cancer, specifically cervical cancer. 5. Pterodactyl, more precisely, pterodactylus, a genus of pterosaurs. The name is Greek and means ‘winged finger’. 6. Quambatook. 7. False. Despite initial confidence, the trees lacked resilience and proved inappropriate for the role. 8. Oscar Wilde. Lord Alfred Douglas and Wilde’s lover, was a member of the extended Douglas family. 8. The Wimmera-Mallee channel irrigation system. From 1889, as designing engineer, he prepared an irrigation scheme for 80,938 hectares north and south of the Wimmera River. He lived in Stawell, Murtoa, Horsham and St Kilda before returning to England. 10. The Lost Boys.

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The upcoming days may bring an increase in activity and demands in your work or financial life. It is important to remember to stay connected with loved ones and provide them with reassurance during this time.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23) Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.4 Lotto Numbers: 1.14.23.34.42.33.

It is highly recommended that you thoroughly review the available information.

You can expect your emotional well-being to improve and stabilise, and there will be plenty of opportunities for your family to rejoice soon.

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SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20) Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.9.3.4.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.34.45.

The future looks bright, so there’s no need to worry. You can look forward to several exciting events that will give you a reason to celebrate. You’re likely to experience a positive shift in your financial situation, with some potentially lucrative opportunities coming your way.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 8.4.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 1.13.24.34.42.22.

You may be presented with an exceptional opportunity that has the potential to transform your life. Be vigilant and attentive as travel plans could materialise out of nowhere. Expect a jam-packed social calendar with lots of invitations.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19) Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4.5.6.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.3.12.24.34.45.

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E

ven though the recent newcar market roller-coaster ride appears to be coalescing this year into a record 1.2-million annual result, there are still some segments where the market is not doing as well.

It might be a surprise to find this is happening in some of the small, lower-cost vehicle segments.

The light SUV segment is stagnant with a 0.5 percent increase year-todate, while light passenger cars were down 12.2 percent.

Meanwhile, the micro passenger segment is going gangbusters, with a 38.8 percent rise.

Sales figures for the sub-$30,000 light passenger car segment to the end of October were down from 35,342 units to 31,034, a 12.2 percent drop.

Although the Suzuki Swift is up in sales from 3559 in the first 10 months of 2022 to 5827 for the same period this year – an increase of 63.7 percent – it did much of the segment’s heavy losing, compared with modest three percent and 9.9 percent upticks for the Kia Rio and Mazda 2, respectively.

Sharp drops were recorded by the

Suzuki Baleno that was discontinued in August, down from 5863 units to just 264, and Volkswagen Polo, down from 1486 deliveries to 630.

Even the segment-dominating MG 3 is flatlining, with growth of 0.5 percent year-to-date and the Toyota Yaris – playing distant second in terms of segment share – is down a whopping 32 percent.

Out of 10 models competing in the light SUV segment, all but three are in the red in terms of sales growth during the same period last year.

While the segment overall is trending at an increase of just 0.5 percent, Toyota Yaris Cross volumes are down 28.8 percent with 2005 sales, while the Kia Stonic is short 1513 sales, or 20 percent year-on-year.

Only the likes of the Mazda CX3, up 54.4 percent year-to-date, and Suzuki Ignis, up 26.7 percent, with support of the Volkswagen T-Cross, up 7.5 percent, gave this segment a solid 5462 sales volume shot in the arm it needed to not end up in negative territory overall.

Then there is the micro car segment, which has become so micro in model choice available that it now barely qualifies as a segment.

Just three models remain – Fiat 500 and its Abarth derivatives plus the Kia Picanto.

The Fiat has seen volume double year-on-year, from 345 units to 662, but most of the uptick can be ascribed to the old model run-out earlier this year in anticipation of an all-new battery electric model that launched in September.

While October monthly sales of 67 units show a steady acceptance of the new 500e, this is not a budget micro car, rather a hi-tech $60,000 city runabout.

By contrast, the real working class hero here is the Kia Picanto, arguably the last blue collar bargain special of the new-car market.

The Picanto, which starts at just $16,290 plus on-road costs, has volume up a solid 63.1 percent on last year, from 4135 to 6743 sales.

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Staria sales no cause for alarm

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yundai’s Staria people mover has been a rare miss for the importer in terms of Australian sales, with numbers for 2023 well down on the year prior.

Year-to-date sales for the Hyundai Staria show just 951 examples have been sold – or an average of 95 a calendar month – down 34 percent on the 143 units sold each month throughout 2022.

Speaking to GoAuto at the recent launch of the Kona Hybrid and EV in Canberra, Hyundai Motor Company Australia product planning manager Chris Saltapidas said the numbers reflected the Staria’s unique position in the market.

He said the vehicle should not be compared with sister brand Kia’s more conventional people mover.

“I would disagree the Staria has been a failure for Hyundai locally, and no, it has not failed to meet our expectations,” he said.

“It was slow to take off and I think that had a lot to do with the change in name – from iMax to Staria – and maybe the ‘bit out there’ styling.

“But it is meeting our expectations in terms of sales, and we think it is a great performing and great looking people mover – it really stands out.”

GoAuto understands that in establishing the all-new Staria nameplate,

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ON TRACK: Hyundai Australia says its Staria people mover is ‘on track’, despite a 34 percent year-on-year sales decrease.

Hyundai’s objective was to steal 50 percent of the Kia Carnival’s market share by reaching as many families as possible in a short timeframe by connecting with their ‘sense of imagination through technology’.

Compared with rivals within the people mover under $70,000 segment, the futuristically-styled family hauler has fallen sharply from its 2022 sales high.

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Hyundai Staria and Kia Carnival – the top-selling vehicles in the segment – was 6333 units.

This year, to date, that number is 8695 units, and growing.

“In terms of sales performance, it is doing fine. We don’t expect it to do the same volume as our sister brand – the Kia Carnival – because it is a much larger vehicle, and it is not as conventional,” Mr Saltapidas said.

“That said, it has a purpose, and it is serving that purpose well – we are very happy with it.”

Conversely, the commercial-oriented version of the Staria – the Staria Load – is performing admirably in a segment dominated by a blend of stalwart rivals and cut-price Chinese competitors.

To the end of October, Hyundai sold 2180 examples of the Staria Load, the model placing fourth in the vanscab chassis 2.5 to 3.5-tonne segment behind the Toyota HiAce, 5829 unit sales, Ford Transit Custom, 2491, and LDV G10, 3141.

“The Staria Load is a different kettle of fish, because it is a commercial application, and I think when people look at the value for money of that vehicle against our main competitor, it’s almost a no-brainer to buy a Staria Load,” Mr Saltapidas said.

“In terms of its size, and what it offers when compared with its nearest competitor, I think the Staria Load has a lot to offer, and we’re seeing that reflected in sales.”

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Thank you to everyone involved at the Horsham & Ballarat Hospitals From Emma & Brayden Ison

Birthdays

Happy 80th Birthday Theresa Winifred O’Loughlin Born December 9, 1943 Loved wife of Brian (dec).

Mother to Ferne, Stacey, Gaven, Dean and Brendan.

Mother-in-law to Katrina and Vanessa. Nanna to Tom & Stax, Dylan, Ryan, Alex, Kyla, Ally, Meg, Jake, Lily, Riley, Finn and Zane.

Friend to many.

Have a magnificent birthday

engagements

Peter and Geraldine Carey of Stawell together with Peter and Judy Fraser of Mannibadar are pleased to announce the engagement of

GRETA & NEVILLE

on December 3rd We wish them a lifetime of happiness.

Death Notices

Funeral Notices

Funeral Notices

BENNETT, Ellen Lorna

QUICK, R.J. Jim

BENNETT, Ellen Lorna

HEDT, Gwenda Elaine

of Horsham, formerly Brim on December 2nd 2023 Loved Husband of Shirley Loved Father and FatherIn-Law of Sue & Werner, Leanne & Garry, Nicole & Oscar Loved Pop of Amy, Devon, Jordan, Madison, Isabella, Nicholas, Archie & Lennie.

The funeral service for the late Mrs Ellen Lorna Bennett will be held at the Horsham & District Funerals Chapel, Monday, December 11 commencing at 11am.

Interment to follow at the Horsham Lawn Cemetery.

HURTIG, Eric

Passed away peacefully 29/11/23 at Dimboola aged 91 Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Kathryn and Daryle.

Grandfather to Desiree and Matt, Luke, Rachel and Anthony.

Great grandfather to Alex and Evie, Lucy and Flynn A life well lived.

HURTIG, Eric Roy

Died peacefully at Dimboola Hospital Aged 91, on Wednesday 29th November 2023 Beloved partner and husband of Val for 70 years Forever in my heart

NEWALL, Stuart Charles 15/01/1937 – 01/12/2023 Passed Away peacefully at Trinity Manor, Sunnyside Loved husband of Beverley (dec).

Father and father in law to Wendy & Robert Byrne and Julie & Andrew Weidemann.

Grandpa to Luke & Kate; Jamie, Matthew & Kayla, Sara & Mitch, Jordon & Georgia.

Great Grandpa to Hugo, Taya, Lyla, Tait and Noah.

With tears we saw your health deteriorate, we watched you fade away, our hearts were slowly breaking, as you fought so hard to stay.

Horsham & District Funerals

Amity Perovic & Dylan Hartwich

5382 1149

Trevor Bysouth & Daughter

Animals & Accessories

Ph 5381 1444 Funeral Notices

ANDERS, Jim An Informal Gathering to Celebrate the Life of Jim Anders will take place at the Murtoa Mechanics Hall on Monday, 11 December 2023 between 2 pm and 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Donation envelopes will be available at the gathering.

Murtoa Funerals

Horsham Florist 51 Roberts Ave, Horsham

5382 1834

AFDA Member

NEWALL, Stuart Charles

BORGELT, Dorothy Lily May ‘Doss‘ A memorial service for Doss will be held at the Uniting Church Dimboola Friday 22nd December at 11am.

Refreshments to follow at the Uniting Church Hall Emiley & Mathew Bone Nhill & District Funerals 0419 008 464

Trevor Bysouth & Daughter

15/01/1937 – 01/12/2023 The memorial service for the late Mr. Stuart Charles Newall will be held at 2.30pm Thursday, December 7th 2023 at St Andrews Uniting Church, Horsham.

Stuart will be farewelled at a private family burial.

Amity Perovic & Dylan Hartwich

5382 1149

QUICK, R.J. Jim

Ph 5385 2833 AFDA Member

Funeral Directors

Our professional staff will ensure your family is provided with the highest level of care available.

The Funeral of Mr R.J. Jim Quick will be held at The Horsham Uniting Church on Monday December 11th, 2023 commencing at 11am.

Followed by Private Cremation.

In Lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Appeal (Envelopes will be available.)

W.B. Gardiner & Son

Funeral Directors Warracknabeal

0407 340 064

Ph: 5382 1149 | Email: admin@hdf.com.au

When mum said years ago she was going to make funeral arrangements, we were surprised...

I guess when mum made the arrangements she was thinking of us as well as herself.

Memorial Notices

BARNETT, Darrel 8/6/1952 - 8/12/2022 His life was a blessing, His memory a treasure, Loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure.

Until we meet again.

Love always.

Sincere thanks to family and friends for your loving care and support since my dear Daz’s passing one year ago.

Pre-arrange your wishes with Trevor Bysouth & Daughter of

5381 1444 (All Hours) www.wimmerafunerals. com.au Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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Debra Barnett (nee Krause) PROVERBS 3:5-8 JOHN 3:16

Animals & Accessories

Creative & igns Traditional Des

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Amity Perovic & Dylan Hartwich

5382 1149

Event Services

A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Gwenda Elaine Hedt will take place at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Horsham on Friday, 8 December 2023 commencing at 2pm.

Privately cremated.

Amity Perovic & Dylan Hartwich

Horsham & District Funerals

CAREY FRASER

ABN 16 064 882 042

Death Notices

Passed away 28-11-2023, aged 86.

Loving wife to John Bennett (dec), mother to Moira and Stephen.

Mother-in-law to Carmel & Ian. Grandmother to Tara & Jacob, Cory, Brandon & Tiana. Great-grandmother to Adriel and Malik.

Reunited with your loving husband.

May You Rest Peacefully

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Kelpie Pups, Bob tailed kelpies, born 26/7/23, parents excellent working dogs working home only, m/chip# 981514100623485/1007303595 Source# EE232038 Ph 0427861437

Bristlenose catfish, great tank cleaners $5ea until sold out Ph 0474159010 after 6.30pm Budgies, assorted colours $10 Mini Foxy/Jack Russell pup, ready to go for Xmas, vet each Ph 0417533579 checked, vacc, wormed, m/c # Budgies, assorted colours, 953010006033020, source # pastels $10 each Ph 0419505737 MB116953 Ph 0409350743 or Chihuahua short-coat puppies, 0458913225 10wks old, one male, one Parrots for sale, hand raised, female, source mb104956 young green cheek conures, m/c # 985141007305238 # extremely friendly, young 98514007305240 Ph 0400711481 aviary bred bourkes/ turks Ph Kelpie Puppies ready for a 0408535515 new home, friendly and playful.

Pigeon fantails, lots of colours, Working parents. 1M Black, $5 each, plus other breeds, no 1F Black, 2F Tricolour. DOB texts Ph 0408846796 4/09/23, Source # EE208536, m/chip 956000014847538, REDUCED Border Collie pups, 9 5 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 8 1 9 9 9 6 , b/w, male/female, vet checked, 9 5 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 6 9 8 8 6 7 , m/chip# 985141007303580/1, 956000014697120 $700 plus Gst source# EE231600 $750 Ph/text 0493111730 ono Ph Tim 0491895301 The Weekly Advertiser welcomes your advertising.

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Roosters, ducks and guinea foul wanted Ph 0469740723 Wanted Person to look after 10 yr old greyhound placid female, odd times, ongoing and will pay Ph David- 0427864628 Young pigs 2mth old, well bred, free ranged, suitable to spit or grow out, PIC# 3H5CG003 from $100ea Ph 0439834521

caravans 18.6 tandum cylmic caravan, full length annex, elec brakes, heating / cooling b/d $27,750 Ph 0453911050 Nhill 1995 Roadstar Voyager 17’ pop top single axle caravan, 2 single beds, has full size annex in as new cond, van presents very well $10,000ono Ph Eileen 0437899398 1999 Jayco 16’ pop-top caravan with unused annex, GC $14,500 Ph 0400823134 Page 49

caravans

caravans

Computers & Entertainment REDUCED Acer Swift go EVO 16, Windows 11, Norton, 4 year warranty, new, unused, OLED high resolution graphics, $750 Ph 0474297661

2018 Skamper Kamper 4X4 forward fold camper Trailer Everything included ready to hook up & go QS Inner spring mattress Aust Ultimate H/D independent Suspension EverKool G75L Fridge/Freezer Premium Slide Out S/S Kitchen Dometic 3 Burner Stove 150Ltr Water tanks Joolca Hottap Hot Water 2 X 120A Century AGM Batteries 160W Fold up Solar Panels H/D ARK Swing up jockey wheel Full Annex, Eun suite, PVC Flooring Travel Annex Boat Rack, Loading Roller & O/B motor Bracket. $18,500 ONO O428990602

REDUCED 2005 Caravan Excel Farm Machinery 511, air bag, roof lift, 2x120 AH batteries and solar, 3 way fridge, gas heating, tv, full awning annex, 20 foot container, painted with d/bed, plenty storage $17,000 Ph kill rust paint, good condition, lockable, pick up Ararat, $ 3500 0419566055 cash Ph 0400013041

Farm Machinery

for sale

household items

motor vehicle accessories

Macey Field Bin in GO $3000 Ph Chipper mulcher mobile heavy Fridge LG 567ltr, 2 door fridge/ duty, GX390, 12hp, honda motor freezer, GC $480 Ph 0419571506 0429857207 $2800 Ph 0448826464 Massey Ferguson 585 12’ Header has been shedded for Craft generator, 5.5hp, 240v most of its life $1000ono Ph $400 Ph 0487313892 0421442050 Full set of pads for evap cooler,

Massey Harris 55K tractor, new still in box, can be cut to size running, good tyres $2600 Ph $400 Ph 0417166277 0429847336 Halogen adjustable worklight King single trundle latex bed, MF 550 Autoheader, GWC, A/C Ph 0419571506 spotless, no animals, sell price cab, P/S, diesel engine, 6m open $550, two beds for the price front $2750 Ph 0429895129 A chain chamberlain Deere of one, very convenient for 4960, duals (no 3PL), farm leased MF tea 20 with 2 spare rear spare room, top quality from $11,000 Ph 0428212996 wheel rims 1 with tyre Ph $2500 NATURSLEEP Hawthorn Vic Ph 0419574884 Backhoe Daken series 2, log 0427042750 Nhill grab, 12” bucket, 3PTO linkage, Pallet Racking Heavy duty, 5.6m Steel fireguard/fence with gate REDUCED 2005 Traveller PTO pump/tank suit 30+ hp, as high, $50 per end, $15 per rail Ph 1mx1mx800H, very stable VGC Caravan 19’ Hurricane, shower new $6500 Ph 0448826464 0428523919 $200ono Ph 53564225 and toilet, full annex $30,000 Ph REDUCED Inter Combine 511, Home exercise machine, full 0417555823 28 row, Trash Floats,stars and body workout using vibrating marine plates, serviced and in working system $120 Ph 0417166277 order $5500ono Ph 0407911884 Horn sewing cabinet, GC $200 The Weekly Advertiser Ph 0427822343 Horsham Case 1660 header, 25ft front welcomes your advertising.

Ezytrail camper, Sterling G, and trailer. No longer needed ph.

Jumbuck outdoor gas oven, We are required strictly by law Mark 2, EC $21,999ono Ph John 0429911201 trolley and cover, new condition to include specific information Safari 236 Caravan 2011 with roll on some items when $250 Ph 0448826464 0427562876 Chamberlain C670 Tractor starts out awning, 90 watt solar panel, publishing your advertisement. and runs well $4000 plus Gst, Lavour Wash combo FF70, 30amp solar regulator, 15” off A snapshot of your obligations Morton Baker Wool Press $2900 diesel shed heater and GT cold road rims and tyres, elec brakes, are as follows: plus Gst, New Holland Small Bale Roto feed baler, low bale count, pressure washer $600 both Ph BOATS battery pack with Anderson Pick Up Loader $800 plus Gst, 0448826464 Regular servicing, located at charge plug, 3 water tanks, air All advertisements for boats all in working order excess to Stawell, selling due to farm sale, Lumik car fridge, 40L, 12v plus must include: conditioning, ensuite shower, requirements Ph 0400603022 Hull number or 240v, GC, works well $250 Ph • toilet, washing machine, vanity, $39,600 ono Ph 0428549263 registration number of 0447972097 storage, 4 burner stove, oven, Sherwell auger 33ft by 9 inches, the boat Galaxy 2007, new Tebbs annexe, microwave, 184L automatic 3 way 20hp, van guard, electric start Pacific pressure washer, 2.5hp, If a trailer is included with the a/c, oven, fridge, rego, batteries fridge, television, CD/DVD/AM-FM motor, no fertiliser used, easy to elec motor, Victor rotary hoe, boat, the advertisement must radio, “L” shape seating, q/bed, $25,000ono Ph 0402933972 handle, always shedded, VGO Anchor 2ton pulley block, 280mm also include: and much more, EC, as good as dia, 3kva Modra generator, 8.5hp $7500 plus Gst Ph 0429979100 • Registration number or new, no catches, genuine sale, if motor, fold up single bed, call for chassis number of the you are serious this is a must see, Fiat Tractor 411R, 3PL, repainted, prices Ph 0429821539 trailer. too good to miss $63,000neg Ph mechanically good, tyres 70% $6000ono Ph 0429954000 Paslode 75mm air nail gun $120 0429671764 Warracknabeal Ph 0419571506 Safari Delta 216, 21’6” 2015 Field bins, 2 Campbell field Roll top desk, beer fridge, Haier build, full ensuite, q/bed, full solar Sherwell Auger 50’, 9”, runs fridge freezer, wooden frame 17’ speedboat Caribbean 150 V6 independent off road suspension, bins with auger, 2 Campbell bins well $15,000 plus Gst ono Ph tennis table, will seperate Ph Yamaha on a Brooker tilt trailer, full oven, large fridge, microwave, square silos, 3 Jaeschke bins, 1 Jaeschke fertilizer bin, 1 Jaeschke 0429911201 0429093269 dual axle, motor has done 230hrs, Lumberjack Johanna Light washing machine, leather seating, bin square silos Ph 0428899260 Silos Sherwell, 3x 63 tonne large oven, full length annexe, Simpson auto washing VGC, all ski gear with the boat camper trailer, with full annexe colour coded to match van, this Field Bins, 2 Jaeschke 32t field $6600 each Ph 0427716088 machine, Hisense chest freezer including boat cover, priced to sell and solar panel, toilet/shower is the van with the lot, selling due bins, one with square top lids and bar fridge, will separate Ph $10,000 Ph 0407084235 Silos Vennings, 2x 10 tonne, GC annexe with hot water, 2021 model to no further use $49,700ono Ph with and sight glasses $11,000 0408504550 3.8m Jabiru boat with Mackay $2200 each Ph 0427716088 in EC $20,000 Ph 0427680253 0429198599 plus Gst, large round top one trailer, 15hp Evinrude motor, Steel fireguard/fence with gate Wanted to buy Ford Truck, with normal lids $9000 plus Gst, fishfinder DV531 $5200 Ph 1mx1mx800H, very stable VGC 2 Macey 28t $3800 plus Gst 1964 to 1975, F-700 or F-750, in 0427267902 good condition with good cabin, $200ono Ph 53564225 Ph0400603022 garage sales prefer V8 with tipper but not Stock crate, steel (Ute) 7’ x 6’ Hobie Mirage Passport 12.0 Fire-fighting tank, poly 3000L, pedal kayak with motor, 50AH essential, would consider F-600 $150 Ph 0428826809 GC $2200 Ph 0427716088 lithium battery and motor Ph 0429836055 Stock crate, steel 2 deck 15’ x 8’ controller, extra hatch covers Fuel trailer, 650ltr $2750 Ph $600 Ph 0428826809 added $2,500 Ph 0407305457 0427716088

14 Kalimna Avenue, Horsham

Saturday, December 9 8am to noon

Homewares, kitchen items, furniture, plants, pots, garden tools, books, wall art, fire-pit, camping gear.

7 Drummond Street, Horsham

Saturday, December 9 9am to 1pm

Downsizing/moving sale, includes general household items, furniture, books, linen, collector’s bears, steam train books, magazines and DVDs, archaeology magazines.

66 Kalkee Road, Horsham

Sunday, December 10 9am to 1pm

Multiple Households Big Clear Out

for sale

Stock crate, steel sides, 15’ x 8’ Goldacres boomspray, prairie advance, 30m boom, 5000L tank 1 20L plaster water jerry can $20 $250 Ph 0428826809 Ph 0428899260 Ph 0419571506 Hay caps, Horwood Bagshaw, 2 20L metal water only jerry cans Chisel plow, various used fencing $40 each Ph 0419571506 materials, water troughs, 3pl 2 lockable metal jerry can mulcher Ph 0429821461 holders $50 each Ph 0419571506 Header NH TR88 with 36’ McDon front 960, ready to go $25,000, 2 of 225- 40x19 Michelin pilot Jaeske field bin, 28 tonne $5500 sport tyres, approx 65% tread $120 Ph 0419823241 Ph 0428946395 Strombeg Carlson timber Bee boxes, 9x10 frame bottom radio, 1930, VG original working boxes $450 the lot, 7x10 frame condition Ph 53824316 top boxes $210 the lot Ph Noel Woodfire, yabby copper, GC, 0487981272 photo can be provided if required Boiling Billy 5L wall mounted $200 Ph 0458056040 boiling water unit $165 Ph Workshop manuals, parts, books Kubota tractor, as new 130hrs, 0419571506 and catalogues Ph 0419821563 M9540, inc front end loader, 4 in 1 bucket, bucket never used, Cattle scales Gallagher, never hay forks, John Berends, pallet used, still in box, load bars, household items forks, 3 point linkage, hay spike, 600ml, 2500kgs, stainless steel dual speed PTO, Trelborg tyres platform, best offer over $2000 Ph all round $85,000 Ph 0429200566 0438096662

HERE!

Only $49.50 Includes a notice like this PLUS mentions on the radio!

Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Canon EF Lens – with tripod collar included

Perfect for outdoor events and sports, landcapes and birds, or really anything! It’s in great condition and works perfectly – it’s also quite light for an ultra-telephoto – only selling because I’ve updated to a newer Canon version. Has had a protective UV filter on it since new (early 2020).

Call 0400 046 072 – Great Xmas gift! – $900 Page 50

Canopy for 2020 Dual Cab Ranger, VGC $1500 Ph Greg 0437010061 Canvas metal frame with canopy for 6x4 trailer (green), $ 100 ono Ph 0428564422 Tyre 195 70R14, new, suits Camry Conquest $90 Ph 0407561135

Ute tray complete with enclosed canvas canopy, grey, 2100mm x 1900mm, steel tray c/w drop sides, incs roof racks, have upgraded, available now, VGC $3300 inc Gst or best offer Ph or text John 0477317809 for more info

Motor Vehicles under $3000 Collectors car 1982 VW PASSAT 3240 sedan, diesel, auto, vin# 32A0017779, yellow, last rego 2006, 34,1800kms $600 Ph 0429847336 Ford Falcon Classic 2004, has been in shed for 7yrs, very straight body, tv in rear seat, owners manual, 29,0000kms, TGK695 $1200, no texts Ph 0408846796 Mazda 3 Sedan, 2006, petrol, manual, burgundy, grey interior, GC, as is no RWC, UIZ564 $2999ono Ph 0428994210 00 - Motor Vehicles $3001 to $10,000 1995 Ford Laser 4 door hatch, ladies car, auto, lovely car, VGC, only done 195,000kms, NIR984 $3850 Ph 0408038452

Viking Fisherman canoe with paddles, 3.6mtrs, with wheels $900 Ph 0419590475 2000 Mitsubishi Triton, 4WD Twin cab UTE with canopy, GC, rides well, PZP173 $7990ono Ph 0438922730

Ellipse Super Lite wheelie walker, as new, purchased Feb23, only used indoors, adjustable height $600 Ph 0407538215 Gopher Red Top Gun “Mustang”, 2years old, near new, $4500ono 2010 Holden VE Commodore wagon, auto, leather interior, Ph 0427857510 near new tyres, RWC optional, Mobility aids, various items, including walker, commode, 167,000kms, 1WI40G $8000ono Ph 0437390737 shower chair Ph 0429821539 Wheelchair and Compression cushion, VGO $600ono Ph 0427857510

Motorcycles

for sale

PROMOTE YOUR

5x Hankook Dynapro ATM Tyres, 31.10, 5OR, 15 lt, 95% thread with black Sunraysia wheels, 6 stud, will not seperate $800 ono Ph 0418203511 Dave anytime

1 Solid wood bed and 2 side tables 2 1/2 years old, 1 mattress, warranty 7 1/2 years left $2000ono Ph 0459602388 8 Riverland dining chairs, Harvey Norman, half price, as new $1436 Ph 0428861127 Bunk beds, black tubular metal frames with mattresses, VGC $300ea Ph 53564288 Desk, young student, kauri pine $100 Ph 0474297661

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Falcon tray back AU 1999, V8 5ltr manual 5spd, runs like new, has had regular servicing, hard canopy, tow bar, alloy bull bar, VG interior exterior and mechanicals, 28,000kms, PWV323 $5,500 Ph Alan 0429060349 Jeparit, 70km Kawasaki Vulcan 650 cruiser, nth of Horsham 2020 model, lams app, EC, serviced and looked after, very Motor Vehicles good reliable bike, selling because $10,000 - $20,000 came off restrictions and moving to bigger bike. Hard panniers and 2008 Colorado Ute, reg till Jan windscreen not fitted, reg 2L8ZY 2024, canopy, GC, serviced Ph Alan 0429060349 Jeparit, regularly, 254,221 kms, WVR283 70km nth of Horsham $16,000 Ph 0448504021 Stawell Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Motor Vehicles $10,000 - $20,000

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

Motor Vehicles over $20,000

wanted to buy 6’ slasher

or

similar

Christian Devotion Ph

Truth

0419007741 Wooden wool table, cane wool 2010 Ford FG XR6 Ute, new front 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum, lower control arms, new front tyres 170,000kms, 3.2lt turbo diesel, 4 very good rear tyres, comes with cylinder, sports automatic, electric brakes, ,sat nav, 7 seats, near roadworthy, 166,000kms, XYL603 new tyres, EC, always shedded, $17,000 Ph Geoff 0466722980 recently serviced, reg til 09/24 , Stawell ZHJ912 $26,000 Ph Lucas Hall BT 50 2007 UTE, 3lt turbo diesel, 0428861427 VGC, express pass on vehicle, bull 2016 VF SSV Series II Redline, bar, driving lights, ARB Canopy, sunroof. 6.2 LS 3, auto. extra fuel tanks 50lts, roof rack, 88,000kms, white with black roof, 6mths rego, 300,000kms, N4372 beautiful car to drive 1UY9ZJ $57,995 Ph 0427015393 $14,000 Ph 0407084235

2017 GLS Pajero, white, 7 seater, 1 owner, full service history, tow Hyundai iLoad, 6 seater, manual, bar, rear air bags, nudge bar, diesel, 2,04,000kms, rego VGC, tinting, RWC, recently YPK951, $15,000 Ph 0497205899 serviced, 93,500kms, 1KK2EU, $38,000 Ph 0439821587

basket, rabbit traps and yabby White 2011 Holden Commodore copper Ph 0400017344 SS VE series II, selling due to upgrade to 4x4, service up to Public Notices date with book, rego till May, roadworthy supplied, kept very neat and tidy, 177***kms, ZPK676 $35,000 Ph 040957939

Musical Instruments

swag

Darche

included, 4 new tyres, reg til 18/11/23, 265,000kms, XGM872 $13,000ono Ph 0437164589

A snapshot of your obligations are as follows: ROAD VEHICLES All advertisements for road vehicles must include a price, as well as: • A registration number, if registered • Either an engine number, VIN or chassis number if the vehicle is not registered.

The baby born in Bethlehem, crucified on a cross, but raised from the dead by God His Father, is the way, the truth, the life. There is no other. In this, Christianity is both exclusive and inclusive. Exclusive in that there is only one way of salvation; inclusive in that this way is open to everyone who believes in Him. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus we are invited to believe His truth, follow His way and receive everlasting life. What a priceless gift.

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Fender copy guitar, near new $350 Ph 0419509335 REDUCED Yamaha CLP330 Clavinova Digital Piano, EC, great sound and feel, includes stool $2000 Ph0428894232 Student Cello and Bow $500 Ph 0427712331

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Mercedes Benz 2010, 300 Holden WB Panel Van 1983, sports model 4wd diesel, 6 cylinder petrol/gas, 3spd automatic, no rwc, 213795km manual, VGC, extra parts VIN# WOC1641202A593713 included, FSE369 $35,000ono Ph Farm land approx. 110 acres for 0407614706 $14,300ono Ph 0429911201 shared lease, located on the fringe of Hopetoun 3396, suitable for REDUCED 2009 Nissan Navara The Weekly Advertiser cropping, grazing, solar farming space cab ute, 4WD, RWC, welcomes your advertising. or other use, 3 phase power canopy and awning, elec brakes, We are required strictly by law is available, long or short term to include specific information lease Ph Lawrence to discuss 2way radio, 2 box King tool boxes, on some items when rhino rack roof bars, Anderson publishing your advertisement. 0414587676 double

Jesus had answered this question earlier when He made an unequivocal statement: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6.) He then added: “No-one comes to the Father except through Me.” Those are challenging and startling claims.

Jennifer Pearson - City Heart Church of Christ, Stawell.

wanted

plug,

What is truth? (John 18:38.) That is the question the Roman governor Pilate asked Jesus before Pilate turned Jesus over to the Jews to be crucified. Pilate was responding to Jesus’ statement:” You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” We ask the same question today – what is truth? In our daily lives we often have difficulty separating truth from the many competing claims to truth, which are often subverted and tarnished by personal prejudice and desire.

Wanted, Land to Lease or Share-Farm anywhere south of Horsham, from 100 acres to 700 acres, cropping country preferred Ph Roger Hallam at Mockinya 0418822700

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Public Notices

Horsham Stock Agents Association

Dimboola Natimuk Lutheran Parish

Public Notice

2023 & 2024 Horsham Market Dates

Sunday, December 10

Re: Uncollected Repairs

Edenhope 10am LR Goroke 10am LR Natimuk 11am HC Vectis Join Natimuk Dimboola 9am HC

Last Sheep Market for 2023 13th December 2023 First Sheep Market for 2024 17th January 2024

Wards Family Jewellers

will on December 24, 2023 dispose of uncollected repairs that have been in storage for a long period of time. Some date back many years and it is possible that the owners may have forgotten, died or moved away.

Owners or relatives on production of I.D. may collect items, after paying repair cost (if any).

CASH FOR GOLD & SILVER

Public Notices

Bellview Connection Equine Facilitated Learning School holiday program on Tuesdays Equine Therapy, Individual or group sessions, Horse Wisdom program, Horse Powered Reading & Maths, Fun, and Educational time with horses.

Public Notices

We buy any condition jewellery, coins & bars.

WE COME TO YOU!

“ I NEVER THOUGHT I’D BE HOMELESS.”

Wards Family Jewellers

64 Firebrace St, Horsham. Ph (03) 5382 3061

Call Chris for an appointment 0467 777 379

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Ideal for self or plan managed NDIS participants Fun family holiday sessions Learn new skills and spend time in nature

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orsham Rockets, Horsham Uniting Heat, Just Better Care Jets and Wimmera Weapons are walking away from the Tri State Games in Cobram with a multitude of medals.

The games provide people with a disability a chance to compete against their peers in a range of sporting activities.

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Horsham Rockets won the best indoor sports team for the event, taking home 30 medals including 13 gold medals.

Andrew Lang won gold in table tennis doubles and football distance kick; silver in barbell across pool; and bronze in walk across pool and 50-metre run.

Erin Kearns won gold in carpet bowls, 25-metre butterfly and 50-metre breaststroke.

Jason Perkins won gold in beanbag target throw; silver in walk across pool, barbell across pool and 75-metre run; and bronze in 200-metre run and standing long jump.

Julie Clark won gold in beanbag target throw, silver in 25-metre breaststroke and bronze in 25-metre freestyle.

Maureen Cameron won gold in barbell across pool; silver in carpet bowls, walk across pool and 75-metre run; and bronze in 50-metre run.

MEDALS GALORE: Horsham Rockets athletes won 30 medals between them at the 2023 Tri State Games.

Michael Clark won silver in table tennis singles.

Sharon Creasey won gold in walk across pool and barbell across pool, and silver in carpet bowls.

Tom Leembruggen won gold in table tennis doubles and walk across pool; and bronze in 75-metre run.

Warrick Lang won gold in carpet bowls.

Horsham Heat finished the event with 15 medals, including four gold medals.

Carly Bird won gold in basketball throw and walk across pool, and bronze in 25-metre freestyle.

Holly Mee won bronze in basketball throw and silver in 50-metre walk.

Jess Sorrell won silver in 25-metre freestyle; and bronze in 25-metre backstroke, 50-metre walk and beanbag throw.

Chelsea O’Connor won bronze in walk across pool.

Glenn Castleman won gold in walk and silver in 50-metre run and football kick.

Mark Sommerville won gold in noodle race and hurdles; silver in 100-metre run; and bronze in 50-metre freestyle and football kick.

Castleman and Sommerville also won silver in pool table.

Just Better Care Jets won 23 medals including 10 gold medals.

Indya Baulch won gold in walk across pool; silver in basketball throw and 25-metre walk; and bronze in discus.

Jack Werner won gold in 50-metre breaststroke; silver in 100-metre freestyle; 50-metre freestyle and 200-metre run; and bronze in 100-metre run.

Maree Crouch won gold in 50-metre hurdles, silver in walk across pool and bronze in 50-metre freestyle.

Adam Werner won gold in 25-metre walk, silver in kickboard and bronze in walk across pool.

Emma Crouch won gold in 50-metre walk; silver in walk across pool and 25-metre run; and bronze in tennis ball throw.

Rachael Werner won gold in 25-metre walk, 25-metre run and football distance kick; and silver in 25-metre butterfly.

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Coaches set for Mininera teams A

BY SEAN O’CONNELL

ll of Mininera and District league’s senior football teams have appointed or re-signed their coaches for 2024.

As pre-season started for many clubs during the past month, the 12 Mininera and District teams have been reflecting on last season’s results and putting in place measures to come back stronger – including in the coaching department.

After winning a fairytale flag in 2022, Ararat Eagles had a 2023 season to forget and have appointed Tom Taurau and Mitchell Laundy as joint coaches. The pair both played for the Eagles in 2023 and will take over from outgoing premiership coach Bhun Joiner, in an effort to return the Eagles to finals.

Last year’s bottom-of-the-ladder side Caramut has announced Scott Judd will coach in 2024. Tim MacDonald, who has coached Woorndoo-Mortlake in the past, will serve as assistant coach.

Judd had a long involvement with Kolora Noorat in Warrnambool and District league and will look to improve on the Swans’ winless run last season.

Rhys Cronin will lead fellow battlers Moyston-Willaura in 2024, supported by assistant coach Trent Fiscalini. Cronin was previously a premiership player with the Pumas and Lee a premiership coach.

Hawkesdale-Macarthur has announced coach Xavier McCartney, with joint assistants Alex White and Brady Purcell.

McCartney returned to the Eagles as a player last season and has been appointed head coach for 2024.

Reigning premier Tatyoon has re-appointed coach Zac Tunbridge for next season.

Jay Everall will continue as co-coach for Penshurst, joined by playing-coach Jayden Watson, after the Bombers’ finals appearance last season.

Sean Trevaskis will lead preliminary finalists Wickliffe-Lake Bolac for a third season.

Glenthompson-Dunkeld has re-signed coach Tom Waters.

Isaac Templeton has committed to coach Woorndoo-Mortlake for the coming season after premiership defeat in 2023, with Damien Pemberton returning as assistant coach.

Jake Carr will again coach SMW Rovers, after the team managed four wins last season.

Tom Thewlis will return as assistant coach after taking out the club’s best-and-fairest award.

Will Bell will continue as Great Western coach, after the side missed finals in 2023, and will be supported by Nigel Sibson.

Lismore-Derrinallum has reappointed Alec Wiltshire, following a season in which the Demons recorded four wins.

TOURNAMENT: Horsham Golf Bowls Club tournament committee members Iain McNee, Di Dale and Jack Walter at the club’s first tournament in eight years. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Rolling along after eight years Horsham Golf Bowls Club hosted its first tournament in eight years last week and welcomed players from all Horsham clubs for a competitive day out.

Vice-president Iain McNee said it was a two-bowl triples event with three matches of 10 ends.

“This tournament is a bit different to most because we made

everyone play in three different positions,” he said.

“Everyone had to play as a lead, a second and a skip because we wanted it to be a bit of fun.”

Mr McNee said it was a fantastic event and amazing to see all the different team colours on the green.

“We sold out positions for the tournament within two weeks.

We had great support from the other clubs – Coughlin Park, Sunnyside and City, as well as a team from Nhill,” he said.

“We received a grant from the Murra Warra Wind Farm program and installed new lighting, so our next tournament will be in March under lights, which should be great.”

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Ballagh elected Wimmera chair T

BY ABBY WALTER

here’s a changing of the guard at the top of the Wimmera league board as Peter Ballagh becomes chairperson for the 2024 season.

He takes the reins from Pauline Butler who served as chairperson from season 2021 to the end of 2023.

Mr Ballagh has been on the board for two years, as football director and then secretary.

“When Pauline decided to step down, I had board members approach me about the role and I thought I would have a go,” he said.

“I am looking forward to continuing to strengthen the competition.

“I think we have done a good job with the fixture and catered to all the club’s requests to fit in with their programs, which was positive.”

Mr Ballagh said a focus for 2024 was continuing to attract young people to play junior netball and football.

“We want to build junior numbers in our clubs and are looking at ideas we can implement at the start of the year to attract those players,” he said.

The 2024 season will also mark the first time the newly amalgamated Southern Mallee Giants and Jeparit-Rainbow will play as Southern Mallee Thunder.

Mr Ballagh said it was positive to see

the clubs come together and be part of the Wimmera league.

“I am looking forward to seeing how it unfolds throughout the season,” he said.

Mr Ballagh said Ms Butler had done a fantastic job in her role with the league across three years.

“Pauline oversaw the first years of the netball and football leagues coming together as one entity,” he said.

“She was also heavily involved in the forming of the Wimmera and District Football Netball Association, which employs staff at headquarters.

“I will be working to continue her good work as I take on the role.”

Mr Ballagh is no stranger to volunteering his time and took the step onto the Wimmera league board after many roles with Minyip-Murtoa.

He said his sons played for the Burras and he was Auskick co-ordinator through to team manager and many roles in between.

“Clubs and the league are always looking for people to volunteer,” he said.

“There is one vacancy on the league board, but apart from Pauline stepping down, every other member renominated for next season.

“We’re looking forward to working with clubs to strengthen the competition and it’s going to be a strong, exciting season.”

HOOPS: National Basketball League player Mitch Creek hosted a Wolfpack Hoops Basketball Camp for young, aspiring basketballers at Stawell Leisure Centre last week. Creek is a Horsham basketball export and plays for South East Melbourne Phoenix. Left, Creek challenges Rex Homden.

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Combine clear on top of ladder BY ‘ONE SHORT’

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wifts-Great Western sits unchallenged at the top of the Grampians Cricket Association ladder after defeating previously unbeaten Pomonal by 96 runs, in round seven of the competition.

The Combine welcomed back Sam Cocks, with Ballarat Cricket washed out on Saturday.

Electing to bat first, Cocks contributed 89 runs. Others to contribute to the score of 7-223 were Tom Eckel, 36, and Wil Clough, 25.

The Tigers replied with 9-127, mainly due to 65 from Tyler Cronin.

Best of the Combine bowlers was Brad Carter with 3-17.

Halls Gap 2 recorded its best win for some time, defeating Chalambar by 14 runs in a high-scoring match.

Batting first, the Gappers, bolstered by half centuries from Max McMahon, Josh Lieth and Adam McCormach, reached 9-240.

Best of the Chally bowlers were Grant Le Poideven and Justin Barbieri with three each.

Chally’s innings was built around 82 from opener Michael Long, but fell short on 9-226.

McMahon and McCormack completed fine games with three wickets each.

Combine 2 recorded its first win against Rhymston 2 in a low-scoring affair at Great Western, where the visitors elected to bat and were dismissed in 25 overs thanks to Marc

Collins’ 4-17 and Harvey Evans’ 3-23. The top Rhymston scorer was Dan Taylor with 31.

Led by Craig Marrow, 35, the Combine took 37 overs to reach the total.

The best Rhymston bowler was Matt Dean with 3-15.

The match between St Andrews and Halls Gap was cancelled due to wet weather.

The number one match in round eight is between Pomonal and Chally at Pomonal.

Both teams suffered losses in the last round and will be anxious to return to the winners’ list – Pomonal, to keep in touch with the leaders and Chally to qualify for A Grade, so a keen contest is assured.

Another match with ramifications is between Rhymston 1 and Gappers 1, with both sides with the same form guide, a win to either team is on the cards.

St Andrews takes on Rhymston 2 and having missed the last two matches, will be keen to defeat Rhymston to cement their top ranking.

The remaining match is between Gappers 2 and Combine 2 and if the Gappers can replicate last round’s form, will start favourites.

Round seven results: Swifts-Great Western 7-223 d Pomonal 9-127; Halls Gap 2 9-240 d Chalambar 8-226; Swifts-Great Western 2 7-87 d Rhymney-Moyston 1 10-81, St Andrews drew with Halls Gap 1.

ON TARGET: Above, Bradley Alexander opened the batting for the winning West Wimmera team and manufactured 35 runs before he was dismissed lbw from the bowling of Bullants’ Josh Beddison, on Saturday at Horsham City Oval. Left, Kobi Lang, Bullants, follows through. Lang’s fiveover spell was in vain as West Wimmera was too strong with bat in hand, winning the first rematch between last season’s premier teams.

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Blackheath-Dimboola finds form T

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he second round of two-day games in Horsham Cricket Association’s A Grade competition take place on Saturday, after several close one-day matches last weekend.

Blackheath-Dimboola has started to put together a run of good form, scraping through in a four-run win against Horsham Tigers in their latest fixture.

The top three Blackheath-Dimboola batters, Sam Leith, 71, Sam Polack, 60, and Daniel Polack, 50, were all able to raise their bat as the side went on to make 6-224.

The home team at Dimboola Recreation Reserve was met with resistance from Tigers bowler Angus Adams, who took three wickets and a catch, including a lbw dismissal of Daniel Polack after he brought up his half century.

The free scoring of Blackheath-Dimboola’s early batters subsided as the innings went on, with the middle order piling on an additional 18 runs once both Polacks were dismissed and the 45 overs finished.

Brenton Hallam got Horsham Tigers’ run-chase off to a quick start, with 74 including eight boundaries, before he was caught following an Archer Laverty delivery.

Angus Adams, 58, and Tyler Puls, 41, steadied the ship in the Tigers’ middle order before their remaining batters were tasked with finishing off the run chase.

Simon Anstis and Luke Sonego were at the crease for the Tigers at the close of play, with the away side falling just short of Blackheath-Dimboola’s 6-224.

Following its narrow loss, Horsham Tigers travel to play Laharum, which is coming off a win against Horsham Saints.

CONSISTENT: Heath Lang gets through the crease during Bullants’ unsuccessful defensive effort in the field during Horsham Cricket Association A Grade competition on Saturday. Lang was economical with the ball, averaging three runs in his five overs and recording one maiden. West Wimmera surpassed Bullants’ total in 31 overs.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER The Demons tore through the Saints’ batting line-up, securing the wickets of all but two batters without them reaching double figures.

Desi Carter was not-out on 75, having faced 124 balls of the 42.4 overs Laharum bowled, and served as a constant for the Saints.

All but one of Laharum’s bowlers

took at least one wicket, including Joel Pymer and Jude Borlase, who each got two, and Daniel Griffiths, three.

After the Saints finished all-out for 149, Laharum took to the crease knowing a run chase was very achievable.

The Demons’ batters came out

swinging, with openers Brodie Foster, 29, and Joshua Mahoney, 56, finding the rope on 14 occasions.

Max Bunworth tacked on a further 33 before he was given out lbw after bowler Brody Devlin’s appeal.

Ben Peucker, two not-out, and Jackson Hoffmann, 16 not-out, were at the crease when the Saints’ total was

reached in the 32nd over. Horsham Saints face another difficult test this weekend, taking on a West Wimmera team which has just beaten the rival Bullants.

Batters fell quickly for Bullants, leaving the side at 3-3 early in their innings, before Justtin Combe was able to record 60 from 69 balls.

Combe’s runs gave his team a glimpse of a defendable total, but Bullants’ other batters were unable to replicate his success.

Nathan Alexander took three wickets for West Wimmera, including the final wicket needed, leaving Bullants all-out for 123.

West Wimmera eclipsed Bullants’ total in 31 overs and were led by Jobe Dickinson, who managed 48 not-out in the chase.

Homers will be pitted against Bullants after fulfilling their label as strong favourites against LubeckMurtoa.

Lubeck-Murtoa went in to bat first and found most of their runs in the middle and lower order with Blake Turner, 36, and Matt Downer, 32, the highest scorers.

Baxter Perry took three wickets for Homers including the scalp of opener Thomas Barrand for 12.

Monty Wynee, 44, began strongly for Homers as the team looked to surpass Lubeck-Murtoa’s 127 from 41.4 overs.

It was a strong partnership from Perry, 21 not-out, and Joey Nagorcka, 14 not-out, which saw Homers reach Lubeck-Murtoa’s tally after just under 43 overs.

Lubeck-Murtoa play the in-form Blackheath-Dimboola this weekend at Dimboola Recreation Reserve.

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immera regional tennis players are preparing for their biggest tournament of the season as the Central Wimmera Tennis Association Christmas break approaches.

Wimmera Regional Tennis events co-ordinator Sandra Casey said a full team of 36 players would attend an inter-regional competition in January.

“The team will play at the 68th Inter-regional Country Championships in Benalla from January 5 to January 7,” she said.

“We have junior and senior teams from under-12s to over-50s playing.

“It’s the biggest tournament of the season.”

Benalla Tennis Club will host teams from 11 regional areas to play on its 24 lawn courts across the weekend.

The team will train together ahead of the event.

Kooyong

Wimmera’s under-12 representative team performed well at Kooyong at the weekend for the Alicia Molik Cup. Lydi Boyd, Sienna Nitschke, Nixon Beattie and Archer Reading were the Wimmera team players.

While wet weather washed out the Saturday competition, the team

Results Seniors

Pennant: Drung South 9-84 d Central Park 3-54; Horsham Lawn 9-89 d St Michaels 3-46.

A Special: Natimuk 7-87 d Kalkee 7-77; Brimpaen 14-112 d Homers 0-0; Haven 7-88 d Central Park 7-71; Horsham Lawn O’Connor 14-112 d Drung South 0-41.

A Grade: Central Park 9-84 d Horsham Lawn McGennisken 3-68; St Michaels White 7-73 d Drung South 5-54; Horsham Lawn Bardell 8-84 d St Michaels Red 4-60.

B Special: Horsham Lawn 10-75 d Laharum 6-52; Central Park 9-73 d Natimuk 7-75.

Juniors

REPRESENT: Lydi Boyd, Sienna Nitschke, Nixon Beattie and Archer Reading fly the Wimmera flag at a shortened Alicia Molik Cup tournament in Kooyong at the weekend. was able to compete in a shortened format on Sunday.

Team manager Joel Boyd said the juniors did a great job representing the region against tough competition.

Lawn tournament

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About 90 players are registered for the day of 10-and-under, 12-and-under, 14-and-under and 15-and-older singles and doubles competitions.

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layers, coaches and supporters past and present will be watching the headline match-up of this weekend’s Country Basketball League south-west conference action at Horsham.

CONCENTRATION: Horsham Lawn tennis courts were busy on Saturday, with teams from across all senior grades playing at the venue. Pictured above, Kirby Knight, competing for Drung South in pennant competition, won two of her three sets, defeating Central Park, and right, Horsham Lawn Bardell’s Mitch Fromm, playing in A Grade, won all of his sets in his team’s win against St Michaels Red. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

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Horsham Hornets men and women will play Mt Gambier opposition on Saturday at Horsham Basketball Stadium, as Horsham Basketball Association marks 70 years since its founding.

Members of the Hornets men’s 2003 Victorian Basketball League division one and 2008 Big V division one championship teams have been invited for a reunion on the night.

Ararat Redbacks also play at home against Colac Kookas in what is slated to be an even game between the seventh and eighth-ranked teams.

The Hornets women’s three-point round-nine win against the Kookas was ideal preparation as they are set to open an historic night for Wimmera basketball at 5.30pm.

The Horsham side came from eight points down at the first break to claw its way back into the game with a dominant third term.

The Kookas were out of answers for the travelling Hornets in the third, managing only two points to the eventual winners’ 15.

The Hornets were able to hold on despite the Kookas’ last quarter response, in which they outscored the Horsham team 19 to 11.

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for the Hornets with 16 points each, while Jemma Thomas and Caitlin Story also reached double figures.

The Hornets and Mt Gambier Lakers both have three wins in the south-west women’s conference ahead of this weekend’s contest, but the hosts have played an extra game.

The Hornets men’s team come into an encounter with their closest ranked opposition, Mt Gambier Lakers, following a comfortable 19-point win against Colac Kookas at the weekend.

Matthew Brown was unrelenting around the basket in the win, piling on 25, while Cody Bryan, 17, and Austin McKenzie, 13, also scored well.

The Hornets were dominant from the jump, getting out to a nine-point lead at the first break and extending it at every interval.

The Kookas’ Spencer Hall will be a focus for the Redbacks, having scored 27 against the Hornets, with support of Rhain Santwyk’s 15.

The Redbacks will look to put a heavy loss at the hands of Mt Gambier behind them when they take on the Kookas.

Jezza Woods, 16, led offensively in the loss, joined by Hugh Toner and Jason Cameron as major scorers.

Mt Gambier tallied 110 points in the win, including a 31-point performance from Simon Berkefeld, indicating Saturday’s 8pm match-up against the Hornets could turn into a shoot-out.

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BY DAVID BERRY

SUCCESS: Volleyball Horsham year-12 girls’ team won a silver medal at the Volleyball Victoria Junior Open.

Pictured, back from left, coach David Berry, Janay Van Buuren, Paige Hemley, CherLeah Williams, Ella Van Duren and assistant coach Tamikah Dockrill; and front, Alex Bebero, Sophie Quick, Lily Adams, Grace Turner and Lily Snowden celebrate the win.

silver medal-winning performance by Volleyball Horsham’s year-12 girls’ team has fuelled the fire to go one step further in 2024.

Competing at the Volleyball Victoria Junior Open for only the second time, the Volleyball Horsham team sent shock waves through the State Volleyball Centre when it defeated top-of-the-table Maribyrnong Sports Academy in a gold medal qualifying final, after not registering a win in six preliminary games throughout the week.

Assistant coach Tamikah Dockrill said the players were less experienced than their opposition and were ‘basically learning’ as they went with each game they played.

“So, what we had to do was ensure they were learning, which we emphasised in team meetings at the end of each day’s play,” she said.

The team competed against volleyball powerhouse Eltham, Maribyrnong and Nossal schools in the double round-robin prior to the gold medal qualifiers.

“In most of those games our girls were really competitive and had winning chances, especially against Nossal, but were their own worst enemies, not making the most of opportunities given to them,” Dockrill said.

“Eltham and Maribyrnong were two teams that played in ‘system volleyball’ and while the scorelines weren’t all that flattering, the girls weren’t that far away each time we played them.”

In the gold medal qualifier against Maribyrnong, the Volleyball Horsham team stuck with its more decorated opponents, until fate dealt a cruel hand to the metro team when their best player was subbed out of the game, unable to carry an ankle injury sustained in the warm-up.

“She was an absolute jet for Maribyrnong. She was an experienced player who commanded the ball, but when she subbed out, it threw them out of system because they had to rely on their middles to play in defense, which was a bridge too far,” Dockrill said.

With the first set in the bag winning 25-21, the excitement in the huddle was through the roof, and this carried into the second set, The team got off to a flying start opening up an 8-3 lead, when Sophie

Quick went back to serve. “Sophie got the score to 10-3 on the back of some great defense and never-say-die play, and you could see Maribyrnong was starting to panic,” Dockrill said.

A Maribyrnong time out enabled some calm to be restored to the Volleyball Horsham team and upon resuming, the score quickly blew out to 23-6 and it was a matter of 25 not coming quickly enough.

“The girls got a bit tight in the closing stages and let them in slightly, but

when Ella Van Duren hit the winning spike at 24-18, one of the most unlikely victories in Volleyball Horsham history was complete,” Dockrill said.

“The girls could not quite match the super smooth Eltham team in the final, going down in straight sets, but to come away with a silver medal after the week they had was a great result.”

A boys’ year-12 team finished seventh, but like their female counterparts were most competitive in all their matches.

Coaching a team with no recognisable libero or opposite, four middles, two setters and two pass-hitters had coach Shaun Bray forever looking for a combination that could gel, but it was not easy against some very polished opposition.

“The boys did a great job and no doubt would have learned plenty from the week,” Bray said.

“We know that passing wasn’t good enough at this level and it will be their number-one goal they have to improve on going forward.”

The junior open was the final event for the year and to finish with a silver medal from two very competitive teams was a bonus.

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immera and Horsham District leagues senior footballers and netballers are beginning pre-season regimes as a majority of clubs have announced coaches for season 2024.

All senior football coaches have been signed in Wimmera league for next season with a collection of well-known names on the list.

Continuing on from 2023, Jack Landt will coach Dimboola, Ben Knott will coach Horsham Saints and Tom Eckel will coach Stawell.

Southern Mallee Thunder, the newly amalgamated Southern Mallee Giants and JeparitRainbow club, appointed Kieran Delahunty as coach, after he took the Giants to a runner-up premiership this season.

Jordy Burke is returning to the top job at Horsham after a season away from the head coach role.

Matt Walder will coach Warrack Eagles, making the move after his premiership season with Ararat.

Ararat premiership players Tom Mills and Tom Williamson will take control of the reigning premiers in 2024.

Minyip-Murtoa appointed experienced coach Gareth Hose to the role, while Jake McQueen returns home to Nhill with an extensive football resume to lead the Tigers.

Four Wimmera clubs have confirmed their A Grade netball coaches for the season.

Jess Cannane will look to continue her twoseason premiership streak when she leads Horsham Saints again, with the support of assistant coach Elly Barnett in 2024.

Emma Hawker and Tracey Bell have recommitted to Nhill in a joint-coaching role.

Southern Mallee Thunder announced Jodie Hayes and Steph Thomson will coach the new club. The pair coached the Giants together in 2023.

Ebonie Salter will coach Horsham after returning to the club in 2023 to play in the runner-up premiership team.

Ararat appointed Sally Noble as coach. Noble played juniors for the Rats and returns after coaching Sebastopol in the Ballarat league.

Minyip-Murtoa announced Kirby Knight as

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coach for 2024. Knight returns to the Burras after time coaching in Horsham District league and playing for Learmonth in the Central Highlands league. She played in the Burras’ 2019 A Grade premiership.

Dimboola, Stawell and Warrack Eagles are yet to announce their coaches.

Horsham District A Grade netball coaches are also a mix of returning and new faces.

Re-signing in the role for 2024 are Paula Wiedermann at Kalkee, Fiona Rowe at NoradjuhaQuantong, Jayde Ellis at Pimpinio and Lydia Schneider at Taylors Lake.

Kristy Dodds will once again coach Swifts, with the support of Amy Kenny.

Emily Langley will return to wear the blueand-white for Harrow-Balmoral and coach its top side in 2024.

With multiple premierships as a coach under her belt, Rebecca McIntyre will coach Laharum – a team that featured in the past two A Grade grand finals.

After not entering an A Grade team in season 2023, Kaniva-Leeor United has announced Kylie King will coach the club’s top squad next year.

In Horsham District football, Jai Thompson will remain in the top job for Harrow-Balmoral after his premiership success this season.

Jonno Hicks will continue to coach Kaniva-Leeor United, Damian Cameron will lead Noradjuha-Quantong again, Brayden Ison has re-signed as coach at Rupanyup and Brett Hargreaves is at the helm of Swifts for another season.

Justin Beugelaar is stepping up from his playing role this year to coach Taylors Lake in 2024.

Guy Smith will bring his coaching experience to Pimpinio.

After mid-year coaching changes for Laharum this season, Shannon Argall and Robbie Miller have committed to coaching the team next year.

Andy Devereaux is another player who will be stepping up from player to coach as he leads Kalkee with Steve Schultz.

Edenhope-Apsley, Natimuk United and Rupanyup are yet to announce their netball coaches for next season.

The Saints and Rams also have not confirmed senior football coaches for 2024.

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West Wimmera youngster Jobe Dickinson pulls the ball behind square during his team’s successful run-chase against Bullants at Horsham City Oval in Horsham Cricket Association’s A Grade competition on Saturday. Dickinson, 15, opened the innings and fi nished 48 not-out as West Wimmera reached its target after 31 overs, taking the spoils in its fi rst rematch against premiership opponents from last season. It came on the back of Dickinson’s 61-run performance a fortnight ago.

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