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same street as Mr Lakin and Mr Robertson and became close friends. “The new kids on the block, the Berrys, were showing us up in footy and basketball, which we thought we were crash hot at, but they showed us otherwise,” Mr Lakin said. “For 10 years-plus we were there and had some good times and tough times together.” Five years ago, the five men shaved their heads and raised about $60,000 for breast cancer research. Mr Lakin said the marathon was about doing something different and challenging to raise money for the cause. He said the biggest goal was to bring people together for the event. Mr Robertson said the group wanted to continue to raise awareness for breast cancer research and treatment, while remembering Jedda. He said the community had rallied behind them in the lead-up to the run. “Every time we go down the street, someone will ask how the run is going. The community has been awesome,” Mr Robertson said. “It takes three to four hours to run that far. It’s hard and we’ve all hit walls at different spots in the training, but we’re getting through it. “I’m looking forward to the challenge and running in the third hour with the boys when we’re all just asking whose idea this was.” The marathon will conclude at
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he Berry brothers never give up in a battle.
That’s the inspiration Joel, Jarrod and Tom Berry use to honour their late mum Jedda, who battled breast cancer for eight years until she died in 2013 at age 45. Jarrod, Joel and Tom, with friends Ben Lakin and Will Robertson are raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer Network Australia with ‘Marathon for Mum’ – running from Dadswells Bridge to Horsham on Saturday. Jarrod said the family was fortunate to have the community’s support when his mum was diagnosed in 2005. “We had people giving us food and looking after my brothers and Dad when Mum was in hospital,” he said. “It was a massive community effort and helped me to make peace with Mum’s life and what she left as her legacy. “I learned plenty of lessons from her in terms of resilience and not giving up in any battles. “It’s probably been the biggest factor in everything I’ve done.” Jarrod said his mum was an inspiration. “The actions I take are always in memory of her and everything I do is in honour of her – that’s how I like to hold myself in life,” he said. Jarrod plays for AFL team Brisbane Lions, while Tom plays for Gold Coast Suns. They are both Breast Cancer Network Australia ambassadors. Mr Lakin said the marathon would mark a special occasion to bring the community together and honour Jedda. “You get emotional talking about Jedda. It’s going to be a special day for a lot of us,” he said. “She wasn’t Will’s and my biological mother, but she was close to it.” The brothers, after moving from Nhill to Horsham, lived on the
INSPIRATION: Jarrod and Tom Berry will be joined by brother Joel and longtime friends Ben Lakin and Will Robertson in ‘Marathon for Mum’ on Saturday to honour the late Jedda Berry, below, and raise money for breast cancer.
Coughlin Park – the home ground of Horsham Saints football club, where the Berry brothers played as juniors. Mr Robertson said he was looking forward to crossing the finish line and seeing people at the final destination. “When we get into the oval and
the whole community is there, hopefully, we have a few ready to run that last three-kilometre stint with us,” he said. Mr Lakin said people were throwing their support behind the team without being asked, which was encouraging. Continued page 5
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Society research officer Gianna Sudholz compiled the information used in the production and Pat Ford created the videos with voiceovers by Lisa Jackson, both from Arapiles Multimedia. Natimuk Heritage Trail is a self-guided tour around Natimuk comprising 40 different sites in the town and one at nearby Grass Flat. People taking the trail can now use their phones and QR codes at 10 of these sites. Club President Peter French said the interpretive plaques could only provide limited information but this has now being extended by several minutes of historical facts through the videos. “Gianna’s extensive research based on documents and anecdotal evidence reveals how four pounds could buy a block in the very early days and that pioneers were no strangers to floods, fires and mixed financial fortunes,” Mr French said. “You can learn how the National Hotel burned down and faced fire on either side in its early day and had a string of early publicans and owners. “At the Colonial Bank, the video tells of floods, bank name changes and its role in hosting both a pioneering flying doctor and a radio expert,” he said. He said the Soldiers Memorial Hall site had hosted homes, a library, an early gramophone demonstration, the shire offices and many pivotal community events over more than 150 years. Mr Ford combined old photographs, recre-
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BOOK OF THE WEEK Title: Completely Normal (and Other Lies) Author: Biffy James Available formats: Book at Horsham Library Abstract: Love has rules. So does grief. And Stella Wilde's about to break them all. Stella Wilde is secretly in love with the hottest guy in school, Isaac Calder. He seems to love her back, but there's a problem - he already has a girlfriend, the gorgeous Grace Reyes. When Isaac is killed in a car accident, the entire school is turned upside down with grief. And while Grace can mourn publicly, Stella has to hide her feelings to stop people from finding out about her and Isaac being more than friends. But how long can Stella keep lying - to herself and everyone else? And when the truth finally comes out, how will it affect her newfound friendship with Grace? Why we recommend it: We love supporting local authors and this novel is by an author that lives in nearby Yarriambiack Shire. The teen fiction novel tackles the problematic social structures of high-school aged children such as bullying and pushes the reader towards understanding the complexities of mental health. Wimmera Libraries encompasses the Horsham, Edenhope, Goroke, Harrow and Kaniva libraries across Horsham Rural City Council and West Wimmera Shire. Browse books, DVDs, magazines and more at wimmeralibraries. vic.gov.au
Most successful applications range between $500 and $5,000 and are awarded to not-forprofit organisations that enhance the Horsham municipality. Clubs and organisations can apply for a share of the next round of funding via the HRCC website from 1 February until 28 February 2024. GRANT FINDER TOOL Community Groups can now access up-todate information on available and upcoming grants from all levels of government as well as philanthropic programs – all in the one place on the HRCC website.
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On Saturday 11 November, Hocking Street will remain closed to general traffic from Memorial Drive to Firebrace Street Memorial Drive will be reserved for parking for the disabled or wheel chair users Alternative parking will be available along O’Callaghans Parade as well as at the back of the Angling Club rooms The closest public toilets for use will be at City Oval on the corner of Firebrace and Baker Streets, on the corner of O’Callaghans Parade and Baker Street and near the Angling Club rooms When the reconstruction of Hocking Street is completed, parking will be significantly improved with sealed parking bays, upgraded drainage, pedestrian crossings and footpaths on both sides of the street.
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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Nominations now open Help celebrate what’s great about our community by nominating someone you know for an Australia Day Award. HRCC’s Australia Day Awards recognise and honour individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to our local community. We are on the lookout for the next: • Community Event of the Year • Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year. Nominations for Horsham Rural City Council Australia Day Awards are open now until Monday 4 December. To nominate someone, complete the online form or a hard copy version available at the Civic Centre. Awards will be presented at the Australia Day Celebration on Friday 26 January, 2024 at Sawyer Park.
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he Ararat region is poised to flourish, and support the entire state of Victoria to thrive into the future.
Value-adding agricultural products locally, capitalising on renewable energy projects and initiatives, embracing tourism and heritage, continued expansion of an existing high-quality health and aged care sector, and engaging with the region’s education and training offerings stand as the five greatest opportunities for the regional city. That’s the message from Regional Development Australia Grampians chair Stuart Benjamin, who shared his vision at the East Grampians Business Awards in Ararat last month. Mr Benjamin, an economist, property developer and small businessowner, said education and training
was the ‘secret sauce’ to unlocking the region’s potential and improving its youth unemployment and disengagement rates, at two and five percent respectively — which are above the statewide average. Conversely, he said Ararat, with its train connectivity and quality healthcare, should be home to a 200-house retirement village for people wanting to retire in the region. “The opportunities that exist for this town, and this community, are extraordinary,” he said. In highlighting the opportunities and challenges facing the region, he said about one-third of Ararat’s residents relied on government benefits and allowances as their main source of income — representing about five percent more than the state as a whole. “That’s not necessarily a bad thing. It reflects the fact we have a good healthcare system, and we have an
aging population who are able to age in place. I actually think it’s going to be one of the big opportunities for this community,” he said. “I am absolutely staggered that we don’t have a 200-house retirement village in this community. “We have all these people who want to retire here, we are blessed with the train that will take you through to Ballarat or Melbourne – and we absolutely need to sweat that asset and get more people using it. “There is a huge opportunity here to continue to expand aged care, healthcare and become a real centre for the region.” Mr Benjamin said education and training could support people to improve outcomes for themselves, their families and the broader community. He pointed to Federation University, which has a research hub in Ararat and campuses in Horsham and Ballarat,
as a recognised supporter of first-infamily attendees to tertiary education to offer pathways for Ararat people to learn new skills. He said careers in Ararat’s construction industry — currently about half the size of the rest of Victoria — could help ease the region’s housing shortages while also influencing significant population and economic growth. “Federation has the best rankings for first-in-family attendance of any university in the country. That’s taking families who haven’t been able to engage with tertiary education, building some support around them, and allowing that student to come into tertiary education to improve their life’s outcomes,” he said. “So we talk about that two percent unemployment and that five percent disengagement of youth – that’s how we do it. We educate these kids, we support them, and we allow them to
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Police counter hours change Reception counter hours at Ararat and Stawell stations will change, in a move Victoria Police says ensures as many officers as possible are diverted to the frontline. The stations, among more than 40 statewide, will reduce from a 24-hour reception to an all-hour response and reception open 16 hours a day in coming months – predominantly at night when counters are rarely attended by the public. Deputy Commissioner regional operations, Neil Paterson, said while reception counters would reduce for periods of time, police were still working from within the station or utilised for community patrols. He said the changes would provide important rostering flexibility at a time when Victoria Police was managing a ‘significant number of officer vacancies’ due to attrition. He said similar changes were implemented during the pandemic. “Make no mistake – Victoria Police is not closing any police stations,” he said. “Redirecting officers towards frontline policing duties will increase the likelihood of crime being prevented, offenders being arrested, and the community remaining safe.” Stations will display signs confirming reception counter hours, when in place. People can phone 000 in an emergency; or contact the Police Assistance Line 131 444 for non-urgent reports.
become productive members of our community – and we have a university here that happens to be the envy of the nation to be able to do that. “In latest rankings, Federation also has the best employment outcomes.” Mr Benjamin said Ararat’s agriculture sector represented 14 percent of the wealth generated in the region — its strongest sector, and double that of the statewide rate of seven percent — but 98 percent of agriculture product was exported, posing food manufacturing as a major opportunity. He said the region was well-positioned to benefit from tourism in the Grampians region — including its forecast 100,000 visitors a year, enhanced by its growing brand, natural assets and the 160-kilometre Grampians Peaks Trail; while renewable energy was a ‘no-brainer’, with projects worth $20-billion seeking to invest in the region.
TALENT: Organiser Jan Morris, Horsham Town Hall venue manager Michelle Rethus and director Stacey Brennan prepare for the RM Showcase. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Performing arts community on show The RM Showcase is returning to Horsham Town Hall next week for its 19th year. Committee member Jan Morris said two scholarships would be awarded – the Richard Morris Memorial Scholarship and Alex Rathgeber Performing Arts Scholarship – as no scholarship was awarded in 2022. “The scholarship is funded through the money raised at the concert. In the first year it wasn’t a big scholarship, but we have built it up over time,” she said. “I’m a passionate person and this is a great reward to put something into the performing arts community.
“I have lifetime friends through this event and we have gone through thick and thin.” The event is named for Horsham resident Richard Morris, who was heavily involved in the performing arts community and died in a car crash in 2004. Mrs Morris said she was looking forward to acknowledging the 20th year of the showcase next year and planned to make it a big event. Stacey Brennan is an RM Showcase life member and will be directing this year’s event. She will be joined by Simon Dandy as masters of ceremonies.
“It’s a good end-of-the-year concert and we try to attract items from throughout the year including Horsham Arts Council performances and school shows as well,” she said. “This year we have Joel Kimberley, Liam Robertson, Sienna Walsgott, the HAC American Idiot cast, HAC Seussical the Musical leads, Libby Hobbs, The Accidental Highnotes and many more.” Scholarship application forms are available by emailing RMShowcase @icloud.com and are due on Friday. The showcase begins at 7.30pm on November 18.
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The Pimpinio community is rallying together to honour the memory of teenager Trent DeZoete. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision at a burnout and drifting event at Stawell on Saturday. Trent, 18, died at the scene. Pimpinio Football and Netball Club hosted a gathering last night and counselling was made available. Police are working to establish the circumstances of the incident. The driver of the car, a Wendouree man, 28, was arrested and released, pending further inquiries. Police have called on anyone with information, to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Feast on sale Organisers of a feast celebrating locally-grown produce have encouraged people to set their alarms for an important date. Tickets to the 2024 installment of the 150km Feast, at Horsham’s Maydale Reserve on Saturday, February 24, will be released next week. Founder and director Andrea Cross, of Horsham Agricultural Society, said the event, established in 2021, traditionally sold out within hours – and encouraged people to act quickly when tickets were released as the clock struck 1.50pm on November 15. She said tickets were released to former and current society members, with only 70 places remaining. People wanting more information can go to 150kmfeast.com.au
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obile phone connectivity will improve for regional and rural Australians during emergencies – and its advocacy began in the Grampians.
The Federal Government will work with industry to scope an emergency mobile roaming capability to keep people connected during natural disasters, following a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, ACCC. The report, titled ‘Regional Mobile Infrastructure Inquiry’, found it was technically feasible, but further work was required to develop the capability for people to connect to any available mobile network during natural disasters and other emergencies. Regional Development Australia, RDA, Grampians chair Stuart Benjamin and his committee have called for this system to address the ‘ridiculous’ lack of mobile phone connectivity in regional and rural areas – including the Grampians – for about seven years. He said Australia was a large and wealthy country and its residents should have the capacity to roam onto any available network, particularly in emergencies. “For many years, we’ve been told it’s not technically feasible, we can’t do it – even though they can do it in Asia and in America and even in New Zealand,” he said. The calls eventually led to the ACCC inquiry and Mr Benjamin said the report had determined it was possible to not only phone 000 in an emergency, but rural Australians ‘deserved’ the capability to phone others and communicate warnings or welfare information; and to access emergency apps via
mobile phone to receive warnings and updates. “It won’t be ready by this fire season, but next fire season, it doesn’t matter who you’re with, you’ll be able to make a phone call – so we’re pretty proud of that,” he said. Federal ministers have tasked the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, DITRDCA, and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, with progressing next steps, in collaboration with mobile carriers, and to report back to the government by March. The report makes the case for a review of existing regulation that governs access to mobile towers and associated infrastructure in regional areas to deliver better outcomes for consumers. It highlights that encouraging carriers to deploy mobile infrastructure in areas without a commercial incentive through current grant programs is a significant challenge, and industry collaboration through infrastructure sharing may be the key to coverage improvements in these areas. It found that infrastructure sharing can reduce costs to deploy new mobile sites and the public benefits flowing from these grant programs would outweigh possible competition concerns. Mr Benjamin and RDA Grampians are not a lone voice in advocacy for improved mobile phone connectivity in the Wimmera and Grampians. Former Grampians Group officer David Grimble said the ACCC report findings were a positive step forward, but added connectivity remained vital for residents and visitors beyond emergency scenarios, including accessing accurate and timely weather warnings.
Mr Grimble, a decades-long CFA volunteer, was serving as Horsham Rural City mayor when his Brimpaen property was impacted by the 2014 Grampians Northern Complex fire. His civic service also involved pushes to address the lack of mobile phone coverage in the area, including deputations to the Federal Government. His interview with The Weekly Advertiser was cut short due to poor mobile phone connectivity. “You need to have all avenues to be able to fully and effectively communicate – particularly in long and protracted level-three incidents, like we’ve seen in 2014 and the Mt Lubra fire in the Grampians National Park in 2006, that run for multiple days and are long and complex,” he said. “However, if the focus is on fire, it doesn’t capture those other significant needs that people have from time to time – whether someone’s car has broken down, with a young family on a hot day, or someone gets lost and needs assistance. It might not mean they are in a precarious situation.” In his local area, there is a Telstra tower at Roses Gap and an Optus tower at Brimpaen, but unreliable mobile phone connectivity remains. “There should be restrictions put in place that if providers construct a tower, they share those towers; that both Optus and Telstra use those towers,” Mr Grimble said. “We all understand commercial advantage or disadvantage, but we just want our phone to ring and be able to pick it up and answer it.” People can read the report via accc. gov.au/inquiries-and-consultations/ regional-mobile-infrastructureinquiry-2022-23
HAPPY HELPERS: A new container deposit scheme is up and running at AXIS Worx in Horsham. Supported employees Tyler Hornby and Ben McGregor load a bag of cans onto a sorting machine. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Refund points running Victoria’s container deposit scheme refund points are open in Horsham, Stawell, Ararat, Dimboola, Murtoa, Warracknabeal, Rainbow, Nhill, Kaniva and Edenhope. The scheme allows people to return eligible drink cans, bottles and cartons for a 10-cent refund. Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the scheme would increase the number of cans, bottles and cartons being recycled into new products by up to half and keep them out of landfills. VicReturn is the scheme co-ordinator, while zone operators will establish refund points and refunds to customers, as well as ensure proper recycling of the containers. TOMRA Cleanaway is oversee-
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From page 1 He said Breast Cancer Network Australia and exercise apparel company LSKD had been major supporters. “It’s going to be a bit different to our training because we treat ourselves and do a bit of running along the river, so you have something to look at,” Mr Lakin said. “Down the highway on the bitumen, it will be about trying to keep the head noise down to a minimum. “We’re looking forward to it. None of us have run a marathon before and it will be cool to do it together. It’s going to be tough, but fun in its own way.” Troy Berry will be in the pilot vehicle supporting his sons and their friends on the marathon. “I am very proud of the boys and what they are doing,” he said. “They wanted to do something to give back to
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n increase of COVID-19 transmission has prompted a plea from the region’s health leaders to take steps to protect those at greatest risk of ‘severe consequence’.
Hospitals across the state – including in the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians – have noted increased transmission of the virus that plunged the world into periods of lockdown in recent years, and leaders have encouraged people to adhere to the prevention measures of those times: Wear a mask, complete a Rapid Antigen Test, and stay home if unwell. While regional data is no longer available, as at Friday, a Victorian ‘surveillance report’ showed 270 people were in hospital with COVID-19 across the state – the highest since mid-June, but less than the previous peak of MayJune – and 109 people died due to the virus in the past 28 days. Grampians Health chief strategy and regions officer Dr Rob Grenfell and the Grampians Public Health Unit said precautions were in place to protect patients, staff and visitors. Dr Grenfell said people at risk of becoming ‘very sick’ might be eligible for antiviral medication, which they should take within five days of developing symptoms, and should consult their doctor. “The best way to prevent those you love from getting infected is to protect yourself,” he said. “It is also important to stay upto-date with your COVID-19 vaccination. If it has been six months
since your last booster or COVID-19 infection, individuals aged 18 and above should consider getting a booster dose to recharge their immunity. Booster doses are also available for at risk children aged between five and 17 years.” Rural Northwest Health was managing two COVID-19 outbreaks – with 25 residents and 25 staff testing positive at its Warracknabeal campus, and six residents and two staff testing positive at Hopetoun, as of Friday. Executive manager clinical services, Joseph Bermudo, said the health service was working with the Public Health Unit to ensure ‘evidence-based recommendations’ were in place – including staff wearing N95 masks while at work and completing a RAT prior to their shift. Visitors are allowed in aged care facilities, providing they have a negative RAT result and wear an N95 mask. Mr Bermudo said increased community transmission was an expected factor of the ongoing evolution of COVID-19 as people’s immunity from infection and vaccination waned and the virus continued to circulate. “If we continue to have staff testing positive for COVID-19 this may limit our current ability to provide the health services to the community. We are mitigating this risk by ensuring that we follow strict infection and prevention control measures,” he said. “We’ve also managed to get some surge workforce to help us fill the gaps in our rosters.”
West Wimmera Health Service chief executive Ritchie Dodds said the health service noted an increase of cases, but had seen very few admissions unless patients had other, underlying health conditions. He said prevention and infection control protocols including enhanced cleaning, social distancing and COVID-19 testing for residential aged care visitors were in place. “These measures have the added bonus of reducing the spread of another potentially lethal infectious disease – influenza,” he said. East Grampians Health Service acting director of clinical services, Bec Peters, said while the health service was aware of increased cases in the community, no services were impacted at this time. She said the health service had a ‘very strong’ vaccination program for patients and aged care residents, and ‘good access’ to antivirals, and it was well-placed to enact transmission-based precautions as required. She said the latest COVID-19 wave comes in the wake of patients seeking treatment for influenza, RSV and other respiratory illnesses. “We have the ability to admit and treat people in hospital in a safe manner that avoids any further transmission,” she said. People wanting general information can go to health.vic.gov. au/health-alerts/increase-in-covid19-cases and can access a guide to recovery via coronavirus.vic.gov. au/checklist-cases
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Shirley Powe, who returned to the Wimmera 15 years ago, is celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday. Picture: SEAN O’CONNELL
Glad to be back in the Wimmera Having lived an eventful life, Wimmera resident Shirley Powe is content to mark her 90th birthday with a quiet family lunch. Mrs Powe will celebrate nine decades of memories on Sunday with friends and family. She said she had a challenging start to her life, spending extended periods in Horsham hospital with osteomyelitis, an infection in the bone. “It was very hard because my people lived at Lubeck and didn’t have a car,” she said. “I was just a child, four-and-a-half or five, and this went on until I was about nine or 10. “I’d have weeks in hospital and my mother used to come up with the green grocer on a Thursday. I’d see her perhaps once a week, if I was lucky.” Mrs Powe said she moved to Stawell as a teenager, after which a medicine was invented that cured her of the condition. “When I was 14, penicillin was invented and they gave me an injection every four hours for two weeks,” she said. “Touch wood, but that was the last time it broke out.”
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Mrs Powe said she met her first husband, Alan Horne, working in a garage and service station in Stawell. The two moved to Melbourne. “We were married on April 16 in 1955,” she said. “Then we bought a house in Yarraville and I worked at a rope factory in Footscray. “When my daughter was 10 months old – she was born in December 1956 – we moved again, and bought a milk bar business at Willaura, which we ran for five years.” Mrs Powe said she spent many years doing bookkeeping work and going into different business ventures with husband Alan, before he passed away in July of 1987. She said she met Phil Powe, who was a sailor, in 1989, marrying him in March 1990 before he passed away in 2004. “I’ve been on my own 19 years now,” she said. “I moved to Horsham in 2007 to be near my daughter, who lives in Jeparit, and my brother who lives in Stawell. I lived a lot in the city, but I was glad to come back to the country. I felt like I’d come home again.” – Sean O’Connell
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BY JESSICA GRIMBLE
heritage study has highlighted the enduring local social significance of Horsham City Oval’s grandstand.
Horsham Rural City councillors have supported the recommendation of heritage assessment and heritage citation reports to list the grandstand, which marks its centenary next year, among its ‘Heritage Study Review 2023’. Providing the grandstand with a local heritage citation gives greater consideration to its future. The grandstand had been earmarked for demolition and replacement with new infrastructure under the council’s 2019 City to River masterplan. Councillor Claudia Haenel told last month’s council meeting the grandstand had been home to ‘countless’ sporting and recreation events and would mark its centenary in April 2024. “That is why it must be saved and preserved,” she said. “It’s so important to keep the heart and soul and very rich tapestry of our community connection to these heritage buildings and places, and hopefully it will be the start for more in our municipality.” The heritage assessment and heritage citation reports came after community calls, in the wake of the release of the City to River masterplan, to save the grandstand. The subsequent assessment placed less importance on the physical building of the grandstand, and stressed the social and historical associations among the community. It is the latest step in a years-long quest to recognise its significance – including Heritage Council Victoria’s determination in 2020 that it did not have state significance to gain inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Cr David Bowe said the grandstand’s history, design and community was the ‘trifecta’ in recognising its importance to the community. Cr Ian Ross said it was unfortunate previous generations of decision-makers had not preserved historic buildings in Horsham. “One of our biggest crimes was our post office was knocked down a long time ago. We need to preserve some of the things that we do have, so we do have some history,” he said. The heritage assessment and heritage citation reports compared the grandstand to other grandstands across Victoria, which are recognised locally and at state-level in varying ways. The reports noted Horsham’s grandstand was ‘modest’ in comparison and was best suited to recognition at a local level. Cr Penny Flynn noted the grandstand had undergone repairs in the past 20 years, including termite and wood-rot damage repair and replacement of timber seating and framing, leaving it in ‘fair’ condition. The reports noted the council could consider works to improve the appearance of the grandstand to reflect a more original configuration – including replacing metal wall cladding with more appropriate materials, repair or replace remaining timber cladding, reinstate timber seating and include ‘interpretive material’ to help visitors understand its heritage value. Cr Les Power said the grandstand had heritage value but questioned its accessibility for all. The Horsham Heritage Study Review has been prepared and will come before councillors for consideration in coming months.
MEMORIES: Horsham and district residents are planning a celebration for Horsham City Oval grandstand’s 100th anniversary. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Centenary celebration in planning Horsham district residents are planning a centenary celebration for Horsham City Oval’s grandstand. A committee is forming to plan a celebration to coincide with a home game of Horsham Football Netball Club, honouring the history and memories of the grandstand, which was built in April 1924 and opened in 1925. McKenzie Creek resident Neville McIntyre, who is leading the call to form a committee, said generations of residents and groups formed memories at the grandstand and its broader recreation reserve. He is campaigning against original City to River plans to demolish the grandstand. “I hate old buildings being pulled down,” he said. Horsham Football Club life member Una Faux recalls watching footballing legend Ron Barrassi play at Horsham City Oval. “Every time the ball came near him, his arms used to go out like an eagle and he used to just fly – and that’s when I started barracking
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for Melbourne. Then he went to Carlton, so I went for Carlton. Then he went to North Melbourne, but I stayed with Carlton and that was back in the 1950s,” she said. A chance encounter with wives of Horsham footballers took Mrs Faux on an end-of-season trip to Adelaide before beginning her own association with the club where she was heavily involved, including selling raffle tickets along the boundary line for 33 years. “To this day, people from the surrounding areas will say hello, how are you and all the rest of it. One chap, this season, was here from Stawell, sitting in the same spot he always did and he said, ‘I have $2 for my raffle ticket’ – and I haven’t sold a raffle ticket for the past 10 years.” Mrs Faux recalls a cost of four schillings to sit in the grandstand to watch football and she has written to the council, calling to retain the grandstand. She said she wanted to see the Horsham clubrooms also retained
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An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, ACCC, inquiry into regional mobile phone infrastructure, released last month, includes 20 findings on issues relating to access to mobile towers, the regulatory framework, consumer experiences and the feasibility of temporary mobile roaming during natural disasters. In the wake of the report, the Federal Government has vowed to work with industry to scope an emergency mobile roaming capability to keep people connected during natural disasters. This region experiences major
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bushfires and is facing another highrisk season, while, in contrast, just 12 months ago flooding had inundated many towns and districts. The report and its recommendations are cause for celebration – and pride, that its advocacy has origins in the Grampians region, ably led by the Regional Development Australia Grampians committee with support from other community leaders, groups and individuals. Without seeking to dampen that celebration, however, the reality is that while the inquiry was tasked with a focus on natural disasters and emergencies, reliable mobile
phone connectivity remains a daily challenge for many residents of our region. There’s no question improved connectivity during emergencies would save lives. It would improve emergency personnel’s ability to easily and effectively communicate amid the everevolving challenges and the ‘heat’ of emergency response. It would enable families and groups to communicate the most fundamental of information and access technology such as emergency warning and weather apps via mobile phones, that have quickly become standard references. There’s work to do to ensure the recommendations are enacted – with the hope emergency mobile roaming capability is available from next summer. While there have been major im-
provements in recent years in the form of more mobile phone towers in regional and rural areas, blackspots and unreliable service remain – including areas within minutes’ drive of the major regional centres of Horsham and Ararat, as examples. We know we can phone 000, anytime; but we may be unable to contact people in a long list of examples requiring non-urgent assistance via phone or accessing information within national parks, on farms and other isolated areas. Any steps to improve existing mobile phone connectivity is a positive outcome – and it also demonstrates that our concerns have been raised, heard and will be acted upon. As the solution is implemented over time, both its effectiveness, its capabilities and future opportunities may arise – and so we wait and watch with interest.
Remembrance Day services across region Remembrance Day memorial services and events will take place across the Wimmera on Saturday, to commemorate the region’s involvement in the First World War. The day recognises the 11am, November 11 armistice that brought about the end of combat during the First World War in 1919. Horsham: 10.45am service at Sawyer Park Cenotaph and War Memorial. The 128th Transport Troop and other military personnel are hosting an open day at the 128th Transport
Depot, 97 Baillie Street, between noon and 4pm. The free event will include demonstrations, displays, music, food vendors and activities. Ararat: 11am service at Ararat Cenotaph. Edenhope: 11am service and wreath-laying in Elizabeth Street. Nhill: 10.45am service at the town’s War Memorial in Goldsworthy Park. Dimboola: 10.45am service at Dimboola RSL clubrooms. Hopetoun: 11am, service at Hope-
toun RSL sub-branch, followed by morning tea. Minyip: 11am, service at town square, Main Street. Rupanyup: 10.30am service and guest speaker at Avenue of Honour Memorial, Cromie Street. Warracknabeal: 10.30am wreathlaying ceremony at the town’s Cenotaph, fire siren at 11am and Last Post played followed by Reveille and a minute of silence.
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I would like to draw attention to the current proposals to fill our landscape with wind farms. The proposed Warracknabeal Energy Park will stretch from west of Warracknabeal to north of Brim and west of the Warracknabeal Aerodrome. It is a huge project of between 200 and 220 turbines, each up to 280m tall, just below the height of the Eureka Tower in Melbourne. It is a city of 200-plus skyscapers to be built in our unique and very special landscape. Another project between Warracknabeal and Birchip, the Wilkur Energy Park, will home 97 turbines of the same size. There are also projects proposed for Beulah West-Hopetoun, Curyo, Morton Plains and others near Horsham – and these are only the ones that I know about. These projects will significantly alter our landscape with a very little benefit to our community who have to live with them every day. Transmission lines are proposed to crisscross the whole state. Tourism will be destroyed. Who wants to visit an industrial wasteland? The environmental impact has been well documented internationally, with significant and catastrophic effects on birds and underground creatures, not to mention the concrete that will be left in the ground at the end of the life of the projects, 15 to 25 years, at between 800 and 950 tonnes of concrete per turbine. These projects will limit the food production on this land. The Wimmera and Mallee is part of Australia’s food bowl, supplying food to Australia and the world. In a world of increasing population, protection of the food supply is imperative. These and many other issues are of great concern to the community. Janet Addinsall, Brim
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or the first time in more than 25 years, Victorian Fisheries Authority has released fish into Dock Lake near Horsham.
The lake has been stocked with 5000 rainbow trout yearlings – the first stocking at the lake since May 1997. An authority spokesperson said with the lake full, it was an ideal opportunity to stock rainbow trout. “Rainbows can grow quickly in the right conditions and with an abundance of food in Dock Lake, we expect they will be catchable size and provide great fishing in winter next year,” the spokesperson said. Wimmera angler Chris Spence said trout stocked in Dock Lake would put a smile on the faces of anglers who remember just how good the lake was. “When it was last full, many decades ago, Dock Lake was probably the Wimmera’s most productive rainbow trout fish-
ery, with superbly conditioned fish, some over six pounds,” he said. The trout were grown at Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek fish hatchery, near Eildon. VFA also stocked 300 catchable-size rainbow trout and 20 ex-broodstock brown trout from the Snobs Creek hatchery into Lake Wallace at Edenhope, last week. A spokesperson said now was the perfect time to wet a line at Lake Wallace. “To ensure there was plenty of fish for families to catch, we stocked 320 catchable-size trout – some as big as five kilograms,” the spokesperson said. VFA also released 50,000 rainbow trout fry into Lake Wallace. The rainbow trout fry, averaging about 0.4 grams each, were available on the back of a strong production season at the Snobs Creek hatchery. The fish will grow to a catchable size in years to come.
Fire restrictions declared Fire restriction periods continue to be announced for municipalities across the Wimmera. Restrictions will come into force on Monday in West Wimmera central west, central east and south, and Buloke shire north and south. Restrictions will come into force on November 20 in Ararat Rural City north and south. Restrictions are already in force in Hindmarsh shire north and south, Horsham Rural City north and south, Northern Grampians shire, West Wimmera shire north and Yarriambiack shire north, central and south. People are not permitted to conduct burn-offs during the fire danger period without a permit. More information is available online at cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod
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RELEASE: Horsham-based supervising fisheries officer Jason Peters stocks rainbow trout yearlings into Dock Lake near Horsham. The VFF spokesperson said nearly 17,000 trout and 5000 silver perch have been stocked in Lake Wallace since 2019. With good winter flows into
Lake Wallace and plenty of food on offer for the stocked trout, conditions were identified as being suitable for stocking.
Stawell-based company confirms aircraft crash A Stawell-based aerial firefighting company is mourning the loss of three staff killed in a crash on Saturday afternoon. The AGAIR Group, in a statement released on social media, confirmed their aircraft was involved in the crash in north-west Queensland near Eloise Copper Mine. The crew had been contracted
to support a bushfire response in the Mount Isa region. “We are all utterly devastated, and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families of our staff,” the AGAIR Group statement read. “Our sincerest gratitude to the first responders and QFES who are providing ongoing assistance to us.”
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Haswell elected first-time mayor
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ob Haswell will lead Northern Grampians Shire Council as mayor into the 2024 elections.
Cr Haswell was elected to the top job at a statutory meeting in Stawell on Monday night for a mayoral term just shy of 12 months, due to local government elections scheduled in October 2024. Cr Karen Hyslop also contested the role. Cr Haswell, of the Stawell Ward, was first elected to the council in 2016. Originally of Sydney, he has a background in interior design and is the owner-manager of a heritage accommodation business in Stawell and online furniture business. “I’ve been very much mindful of my community from the word go,” he told the meeting. “I believe I will make a good mayor. I will be responsible and have an ear to my community all the time and proceed exactly as they would want me to proceed.” Cr Hyslop, of the Kara Kara Ward, told the meeting that after two terms as a councillor, she was willing to become mayor. “I would love to be a mayor that people can be proud of. I put in the hard work and I think I’ve earned the right to stand for mayor,” she said. Cr Haswell takes the gavel from outgoing mayor Kevin Erwin, whose contribution and that of his wife Julie, was recognised. Cr Erwin said it had been a ‘hectic’ 12-month term, including the appointment of chief executive Brent McAlister; welcoming Thomas Foods International to Stawell, formerly Frew Foods; and the start of a major housing development which would give rise to new properties in 2024.
Councillors also debated the merit of appointing a deputy mayor, with Crs Eddy Ostarcevic, Lauren Dempsey and Karen Hyslop voting in support. Crs Ostarcevic and Hyslop said a deputy mayor could support and share the significant workload of the mayor. Cr Dempsey said the mayor’s job required significant commitment and travel, and appointing a deputy, officially, was a ‘drop in the ocean’ in terms of the related allowance. She took aim at comments that the remaining six councillors were ‘unofficial deputy mayors’ and asked for a show of hands from the gallery who wanted a ‘progressive council’. “The commentary around being equal, six deputy mayors is a joke,” she said, with Cr Murray Emerson calling a point of order. “It’s been argued several times at this meeting 12 months ago, and the course of other statutory meetings, that we’re all unofficial deputy mayors, we all give equal opportunity for unofficial deputy mayors to assume the position. “I would be wondering if everyone around this table feels they are provided with that equal opportunity, because I’m certainly not.” Cr Dempsey said a deputy mayor could also provide a learning environment between experienced and more recently-elected councillors to ‘benefit and thrive’. Crs Emerson and Trevor Gready, among the majority voting against, said the appointment of a deputy mayor would create an additional, unnecessary $11,000 ‘impost’ on the public purse. The allowance for Northern Grampians shire’s mayor is $79,492 per year, under its classification as a ‘category-one council’, while councillors receive an allowance of $25,650.
ELECTED: West Wimmera Shire councillors Tom Houlihan and Tim Meyer have been elected deputy mayor and mayor for the next 12 months, respectively.
Positive outlook for West Wimmera West Wimmera Shire councillor Tim Meyer will enter his second term as mayor of the municipality after he was elected at a statutory council meeting last week. Cr Meyer identified the council’s priorities for the coming year. He said he was passionate about improving community assets. “We must also continue to advocate for grants from the state and federal governments,” Cr Meyer said. “We need to continue to push for more funding and support for our roads.”
Cr Meyer said it was an honour and a privilege to be elected mayor. “I am looking forward to working with the community, as well as the other councillors during the next 12 months,” he said. “I hope we have a great year.” Cr Meyer said the past 12 months had been busy and productive for the council. “We have been able to do so many positive things in the community and we plan to continue that in the next year,” he said. “Being the mayor is a big job, it involves lots of travel around
the shire and meeting a lot of different people, but it’s a privilege to have this job and I thank my fellow councillors again for the opportunity.” Cr Meyer was elected to the council in 2020. Cr Tom Houlihan was elected deputy mayor and said he was looking forward to the opportunity. “After seven years on council, I am having a go at something new,” he said. “Thank you to those who have supported me. I am looking forward to the next 12 months.”
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hildcare feels like the hottest topic in Australia at the moment, whether it is in relation to long waitlists in every town and city across the country, inability for parents to return to work as a result, or industry and workplaces up in arms about the lack of staff.
There is also an equally, if not more important reason, childcare is needed in all regions and communities – child development. Childcare is not just ‘babysitting’. Childcare is staffed by qualified educators who are nurturing children at the most important stage of life. A time when the brain grows to 90 percent of its adult size. Childcare is a keystone of the Early Childhood Education and Care, ECEC, system along with kindergarten. For some children, childcare is complementing their growth as a part of a family or single parent household, for some it can be where developmental delays are observed that may have gone unnoticed in a busy household, and for some children this is the only place where they feel safe, learn valuable social skills, and get to experience the joy of being a child. The challenge with childcare is that it is framed in a conversation around financial viability, not equity. Childcare is a universal service that makes a community attractive for families, enables a teacher to return to work at the local primary school, a great agronomist to continue their career while balancing parenthood, provides well-needed respite for a mother struggling with personal challenges, and supports children to thrive – a triple dividend investment. Childcare is delivered by a mixed-market model, funded through Commonwealth and parent
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contributions. However, in smaller populations, the maths just does not stack up, leaving service provision in the hands of the not-for-profit market, which even for a NFP, is financially risky business. Having access to childcare is then left to luck, passionate parents, or strong local leadership. In late October, By Five, along with our friends at the North Central LLEN, hosted an ECEC for Rural Communities Roundtable in Warracknabeal, where we discussed the well-documented challenges for small rural communities, debated what we can action now, and captured the policy changes required to support all levels of government in an approach driven by equity not viability. There are five key policy changes required to support rural childcare access – pay for staff that values their education role; defined government stewardship; commitment to planning rural ECEC with rural communities; removal of the activity test in rural areas; and base-level funding to ensure equitable access. As well-known Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley stated in her recent submission to the Commonwealth Productivity Commission Inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care: ‘There is no redo of the early years, and how those years are invested is critical to every aspect of children’s lives and to our collective future’.
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Budgeting – The cornerstone of financial resilience is a well-planned budget. Track your monthly income and expenses, prioritise necessities, and cut back on luxuries. This will not only help you save, but also give you a clear picture of where your money goes. Debt reduction – High-interest debts can cripple your finances. Focus on paying off high-interest debts first, such as credit card balances. Consider consolidating your debts or negotiating with lenders for better terms. Emergency fund – An emergency fund acts as a financial cushion. Aim to save at least three to
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Automatic savings – Set up an automatic transfer to your savings account each month. This ensures you are consistently saving, making it less tempting to spend that money elsewhere. Diversify your savings – Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Consider diversifying your savings across different accounts or financial institutions. This can protect your money from bank failures or other unforeseen events. Liquidity is key – In uncertain times, having access to your savings can be crucial. While long-term deposits or high-yield accounts might offer better interest rates, ensure a portion of your savings is in easily accessible accounts, like a regular savings account or a money market account. This ensures you can quickly access funds should the need arise.
Navigating investments
Review your strategy – Recessions are not the time for hasty decisions. Re-evaluate your investment strategy in light of the current economic climate. Ensure your portfolio aligns with your long-term financial goals. Seek professional advice – If you’re unsure about your investments, consult a financial adviser. They can provide insights tailored to your situation and help you make informed decisions. Avoid impulsive moves – It’s natural to feel anxious during economic downturns. However, making impulsive investment decisions based on fear can lead to significant losses. Stay informed, be patient and remember recessions are temporary. Recessions, while challenging, are a natural part of the economic cycle. By understanding their nature and preparing in advance, you can not only survive, but thrive, during these times.
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women at Nhill Cemetery, to be displayed on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day each year. Nhill Bowling Club received $1000 to purchase a hammer drill, impact driver and angle grinder for maintenance tasks around the club. Dimboola Bowling Club received $1000 to purchase an electronic bird-scaring device to protect the bowling green. Jeparit and District Bowling Club was awarded a $1000 grant to purchase a laptop and printer for administrative tasks. Nhill and District Sporting Club received $447 for an additional iPad for its electronic purchase system, Square. Councillor Debra Nelson said it was fantastic to see groups put forward applications. “This goes to prove we were right in making grant applications more simplified. I think it’s made it a bit easier for people to be able to put in submissions,” she said. “All these groups in our community are doing wonderful things and it’s fantastic, as a council, to be able to support them.” Three applications were approved for the business development category of the business assistance grants program. Tiny Goats and Co, based in Dimboola, received $1800 for a portable disabled toilet for wheelchair access and for elderly people with mobility issues. Armand Von Benecke Engineering was awarded a $600 grant to undertake a five-day health and safety representatives occupational health and safety course. Deckert Group received $2000 to purchase a new laptop. Cr Wendy Bywaters said she was pleased to see the funding put towards training and accessibility, to help small businesses in the shire.
Three applications were approved for the community assistance program. Jeparit Heritage Walk was awarded $1000 to complete the project’s final stage. The group will purchase materials to install individual place of interest signs and a combined signboard with maps identifying the routes for locals and visitors to undertake the walk. Nhill and District Historical Society will purchase a glass tabletop for a former Lowan Shire Council meeting table with a $920 grant. St John’s Lutheran Church, Jeparit was awarded $1000 to fund the restoration of the front wall of the church hall. One application was awarded under the event sponsorship category. Dimboola Art Inc received a grant of $500 towards a New Year’s Eve event at Tower Park, Dimboola, which will be a 1970s-themed disco party. Nine applications were approved for the small equipment category. Nhill Fire Brigade was awarded $1000 to purchase a light tower, battery charger and additional batteries to provide better lighting during incidents. Nhill Senior Citizens received $300 towards the purchase of new tables for meals and bingo. Dimboola Basketball Association was awarded $1000 to purchase a chest freezer and pie warmer for its canteen. Nhill Golf Club received $984 to purchase 18 new golf hole flags with the club logo. Nhill RSL sub-branch was awarded $1000 for flags and flag poles to honour servicemen and
BIG EFFORT: Woolworths Horsham’s Tanya Jakobi and Danny Hamerston and Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham branch’s Dale Russell and Kelly Schilling commemorate the supermarket’s significant donation from the sale of raffle tickets and Blue Ribbon merchandise during September. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Generosity boosts foundation goal Patrons will don their finest, and organisers will roll out the red carpet as the annual Commissioner’s gala of Blue Ribbon Foundation’s Horsham branch occurs this weekend. A capacity event of 250 guests will support the foundation’s purpose to raise money for equipment and initiatives for Wimmera Base Hospital. The branch’s latest initiatives are working to fundraise about $47,000 to purchase a life-saving rapid infuser. Branch secretary Kelly Schilling said the event, at Horsham Town Hall on Saturday night, had sold out well ahead of time and organisers were grateful for donations which would go to auction on the night.
“The gala is our major fundraiser of the year and is always a great night, for a very important cause. By supporting our event, people are also helping us to raise money for the emergency department, while honouring the memory of fallen police officers,” she said. The gala comes after an ‘astonishing’ injection to the quest to purchase the rapid infuser. The branch partners with Woolworths annually in September in support of Police Remembrance Day, selling raffle tickets and Blue Ribbon merchandise. This year’s effort has raised $7600 for the branch. Loucas Vettos and John McDonald were the two lucky
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Shopping sprees to raise money for East Grampians Health Service and Grampians Health Stawell return this week. This year’s East Grampians Health Service Residents’ Support Group shopping spree will continue with its week-long format in Ararat. There will be something for all bargain hunters – from giftware, sports goods, clothing, shoes, jewellery, gardening items, toys, bikes, auto goods and local wines. Shoppers who have a ‘passport’ ticket can shop at their leisure from November 10 to 16, subject to opening hours. Many businesses will remain open for late night shopping on Thursday, November 16 and Miners Ridge Vineyard and Mountainside Wines will offer a pop-up stall from 4pm to 7pm in front of the Bendigo Bank. “Businesses are offering a generous discount for passport holders, so as well as picking up some great bargains and early Christmas presents, you will be helping our local businesses and also raising funds for aged care at East Grampians Health Service,” the group’s president Marlene Goudie said. Passports are available from 2Taggs, CAS Footwear, Sportspower, We’re Knot Crazy and Growmaster Grampians. Passports cost $20 per shopper, cash only. All passport holders will go into the draw to win a voucher from one of the participating businesses. The shopping spree is this year raising money for new outdoor settings for residents at 70 Lowe Street. Twenty one businesses are taking part, includ-
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Stawell Regional Health Y-Zetts are hosting their 20th annual, week-long shopping spree this week. The shopping spree concludes on Saturday and includes late-night shopping on Friday until 7.30pm. Drinks, nibbles and the drawing of traders’ vouchers will occur at Stawell Club on Friday from 7.30pm onwards. Tickets cost $20 per shopper and are available from all Y-Zetts members as well as Perry’s Footwear, Clark’s Furniture and Bedding, Sneek a Peek and KCJays, and That One Place. Participating traders include: Clark’s Furniture and Bedding, Fosters Mensland, Sportspower, Sneek a Peek and KCJays, Rayner’s Fruit and Vegetables, Stawell Craft Shop, Stawell Autopro, That One Place, Lyal Eales Stores, Inspired by 3 Crystals, Perry’s Footwear, Pachamama Cafe, Petstock, Stawell Lawnmower Centre and Mitre 10. All proceeds go to Grampians Health, Stawell and will remain in the town. People wanting more information can phone Lyn on 0419 910 521 or Carolyn on 0400 356 050.
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CFA calls for extra vigilance
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The Country Fire Authority, CFA, continues to encourage residents to be prepared. District 17 CFA commander Chris Eagle said with crops and grass areas continuing to dry out in the coming weeks and a forecast of little to no summer rain, the fire season would look different to recent years. “It means a significant fire season. Not that there will be fires every day, but each day there is increased wind and heat, the chance of fire increases,” he said. “This year, fires will carry across the landscape and burn through grass and crops. “We’re not likely to see a massive bushfire or forest fire season – and while it is less likely, that does not mean it won’t happen.” Mr Eagle said the past two years were an ‘oddity’ in terms of fire seasons. “Most of Victoria experienced relatively quiet fire seasons. We had two significant fires near Langkoop last year and the year prior there was a significant fire at Poolaijelo,” he said. “However, we expect this year the fire season will impact right across the state, through the Mallee, into the south-west and the east as well.” With a wide agricultural landscape across the Wimmera, Mr Eagle said farmers were skilled at watching the weather to know when to work safely. “We know farmers are good at watching
the weather and making the call on when to harvest and when to not harvest and we encourage them to continue that good practice,” he said. “We also encourage them to take every opportunity to harvest safely, because the quicker the crops come off, the less fuel across the district. “Farmers should continue to watch the weather, look after their machinery and keep it cool and clean. “At the end of every day, all the husks should be cleaned off machinery because it’s the fuel that sits on the hot part of a header that starts a fire.” Mr Eagle said while the CFA issued the same messages each year ahead of the fire season, they remained important to preventing fires. “Now is the time to make sure your house and area around the house is fire season ready,” he said. “Clean gutters and do any burning off if fire restrictions have not begun – that being small burning off as we don’t encourage any big burning off at this stage of the season. “Whether you’re in Horsham Rural City or the more regional areas, make sure you clean up to prevent fires and prevent them from being extensive. Be vigilant – fires are not a matter of if this season; it’s a matter of when and where.” Mr Eagle also encouraged people to understand the fire danger rating system and be prepared on all days, not just on Total Fire Ban days.
SEASON READY: Horsham group officer Roger Perris, left, and Vectis Fire Brigade members Ambrose Hose, Michael Bouma, Len Hawker with captain Jesse Raggatt and six-month old son Dallas, prepare for the 2023-24 fire season. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Members prepped for season Country Fire Authority volunteers across District 17 are ready to protect their communities as the fire season begins. Vectis brigade captain Jesse Raggatt has been a volunteer since he was 16. “I have been with the Vectis Brigade for 11 years,” he said. “I think the CFA is an important part of the community and being a volunteer gives us purpose. “Volunteer numbers are always a challenge, but we have our regulars who put their hand up each year and each season.” There are 52,000 CFA members across the state who contribute to response efforts during an emergency. Mr Raggatt said there was an
emphasis on grass fire risk this season. “We have the same message every year, but make sure your property is cleaned up,” he said. “We will be hosting a pre-summer briefing on November 30 at Quantong Recreation Reserve to speak to the community about the season.” Vectis brigade is part of the Horsham group, which also includes Pimpinio, Jung, Horsham and Dooen brigades. Horsham group officer Roger Perris said volunteers at a group level were ‘not too bad’. “Harvest time has a big impact as most volunteers are farmers and are working on headers, chaser bins or trucks,” he said.
“Volunteers are important to us, no matter their age.” Mr Perris said the Horsham group area used UHF radio channel 10 throughout the season. “Our message for people with private units, as we have farmers that turn out to help, is that we need them to be on UHF 10, because the bombers will be active this season,” he said. “The aerial water bombers are vital to fighting fires, and we appreciate the help of people who have private units.” Mr Raggatt said the brigade recruited year-round and people wanting to learn more about volunteering for their closest brigade could phone District 17 at 5362 1700.
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he Country Fire Authority asks people to take the following actions as they prepare for the fire season: • Move your winter woodpile away from the house or sheds. • Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging the roof or touching walls. • Clear your gutters. • Keep grass shorter than 10cm. • Remove leaves and twigs from around your property. • Test anything that is part of your fire plan, such as sprinklers, pumps and generators. • Check that your home and contents insurance is current and includes a level of cover in line with current building standards and regulations • If you are burning off to remove green waste, register your burn-off online at Fire Permits Victoria at firepermits.vic.gov.au, or call ESTA on 1800 688 511 • Make sure your household has a Bushfire Survival Plan. Find out how at cfa.vic.gov. au/bushfireplan
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ire restrictions are in place across the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians and will be enforced until about May next year.
Total fire ban days will also be declared throughout the season. During the fire danger period, there are rules regarding the use of machinery and lighting fires. Barbecues and campfires can only be used when the wind is no more than 10kmh and the fire is lit in a properly constructed fireplace or a trench at least 30 centimetres deep. A properly constructed fireplace is constructed of stone, metal, concrete or any other non-flammable material. A commercially produced barbecue or portable gas stove is considered a properly constructed fireplace. Fires can be lit if the area within three metres of the outer perimeter of the fire and the uppermost point of the fire is clear of flammable material, and the fire does not occupy an area of more than one square metre. A person must be in attendance at all times while the fire is lit, must have the capacity and means to extinguish the fire, and ensure the fire is completely extinguished before the person leaves. On a total fire ban day, all campfires are banned and only gas or electric barbeques can be used, if it is a permanently fixed structure built of stone, metal, concrete or another non-flammable material.
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READY: Fire crews across the region are preparing for the summer season with planned burns and will be ready to respond as emergencies arise. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Burn-offs are not permitted during the fire danger period unless a permit has been issued. All fires in the open air for burning off grass, scrub, stubble or rubbish are banned during total fire ban days. All fire danger period permits are suspended for the duration of any total fire ban day. Equipment including chainsaws and lawnmowers, and activities such as welding and soldering are permitted under conditions.
Equipment must be free from faults and clear from flammable material. A person must be in attendance at all times equipment is being used and must carry at least one knapsack spray pump no less than nine litres, or one water fire extinguisher no less than nine litres. Use of equipment should be avoided where possible and hot works such as welding are not permitted, except in limited circumstances of a permit.
Farm machinery and earth-moving machines must be free from faults when used within nine metres of any crops, grass, stubble, weeds or other vegetation. Machines must be fitted with a spark arrester, a turbocharger or exhaust aspirated air cleaner and carry fire suppression equipment. On total fire ban days, use of machinery should be avoided where possible and if work is essential the fire danger period restrictions apply.
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he Country Fire Authority issues warnings when an incident is occurring, and you need to act. Officials encourage people to ensure they understand the three levels of warnings and additional messages such as ‘Evacuate Now’: • Advice: An incident is occurring or has occurred. Access information and monitor conditions. • Warning, also known as watch and act: An emergency is developing nearby. Conditions are changing and you need to act now to protect yourself and your family. • Emergency warning: You are in imminent danger and need to act now. • Evacuation: An evacuation is recommended or procedures are in place to evacuate.
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immera, Mallee and Grampians councils are urging people to clean-up their properties and remove fire hazards.
Council staff are undertaking annual roadside slashing programs and supporting the completion of strategic fire breaks in rural areas – and leaders have encouraged property owners to undertake their own preparedness programs as the fire danger period begins across the region. Municipal officers will also conduct fire hazard inspections on private property in coming weeks and will issue fire prevention notices where property owners have not taken appropriate measures to reduce the risk of a fire. In the Northern Grampians shire, inspections begin this week. Mayor Kevin Erwin said people should mow or slash grass and weeds to less than 10cm high, rake leaves and bark in the immediate area around buildings, prune low branches from buildings and fences, and remove rubbish and garden waste. “Under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958, council has a legal obligation to ensure the community fire risk is reduced,” Cr Erwin said. “Our municipal fire prevention officers have powers to inspect properties and issue a fire prevention notice, where necessary. “Council also has the legal right to act on and remove a fire hazard on private land and to recoup the costs if the landowner fails to comply. “This is to keep our community safe and to protect the exceptional natural beauty and wildlife we live among.”
Local laws officers are also inspecting properties across the Horsham Rural City municipality. Horsham council acting chief executive Kevin O’Brien said property owners were responsible for keeping their property from becoming ‘overgrown or unsightly’. “If we identify a fire hazard on a property, a fire prevention notice will be issued outlining the work that’s needed to be done and by what date. The property will be re-inspected to ensure the hazard has been removed,” he said. “If the property owner does not comply with the conditions on the notice they may be issued a $1923 infringement.” Mr O’Brien called on people to take care when passing council staff undertaking roadside slashing, which will continue until the end of the year. Further slashing will be arranged as required during summer. “Slashing vegetation along roadsides reduces the risk of grass fires when cars pull over onto the side of the road. It also improves safety for road users by creating clearer lines of sight,” Mr O’Brien said. “This week they are operating on roads between Noradjuha and St Helens Plains. From there, they’ll move on to the area from Clear Lake to Laharum. “Please take care if you see the teams out and about as they are operating heavy equipment. We encourage you to drive carefully as you overtake, and of course give them a wave when you see them.” In Hindmarsh shire, residents had
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or comply with the notice within the required timeframe, an infringement notice is issued to the owners of the property. “As well as issuing an infringement notice, council will engage a contractor to bring the property up to the standard required on the fire prevention notice and issue the landowner a tax invoice for the costs of the works.” A West Wimmera Shire Council spokesperson encouraged people to also consider disused machinery when cleaning up their property.
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new, free fire preparedness toolkit aims to assist farmers and land managers in preparing their farms for the fire season. Agriculture Victoria designed the toolkit with action plans, checklists, maps, recovery plans and evacuation plans. It also contains blank templates for people to fill in their information. Agriculture Victoria’s Kylie Macreadie said the toolkit would help farmers prepare their farm business, livestock, staff and infrastructure ahead of the season. “The checklists and templates published in the toolkit were developed with input from farmers,” she said. “Learning from the experiences of farmers who have been impacted by fire, we have identified key things that make it harder to recover after a very traumatic bushfire experience. “For example, having a documented farm asset inventory can greatly assist in assessing loss and damage in the aftermath of a fire. “Similarly, ensuring your farm documents are securely stored, on the ‘cloud’ or off-farm, will help ease the pressure when it comes to seeking financial support or making insurance claims.” The Fire Preparedness Toolkit and other bushfire resources are available via agriculture.vic.gov. au and can be used in conjunction with resources from the Country Fire Authority and local councils.
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CFA’s annual Bushfire Community Survey, undertaken since 2009-10, showed 30.9 percent of respondents would wait for emergency authorities to tell them what to do, while 28.6 percent would stay until they felt threatened and 13.8 percent would stay and defend their property. Victoria has experienced many damaging fire seasons in recent memory – such as the February 2009 bushfires and the 2019-20 fires. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said he was concerned not enough people were heeding the CFA’s advice and preparing themselves for the fire season. He said it was concerning to know about half of all Victorians in high-risk bushfire areas were risking their lives if a bushfire was to occur. “Victoria has had quieter fire seasons the past few years but now is not the time for the community to become complacent,” Mr Heffernan said. “While our firefighters are always well prepared, your safety during fire season is a shared responsibility, so it’s vital that you understand your local risks and take actions to prepare your family and property. “We’ve seen in the recent release of the spring seasonal outlook that weather patterns are changing and we are expecting warmer and drier conditions across the state leading up to summer. “Fires spread quickly and they threaten lives and properties. “The community needs to be prepared and they need to know their triggers to act. “Please don’t rely on one source of information, utilise the multiple channels available to you. Use common sense and protect yourself and your loved ones.”
The Australasian Fire Authorities Council’s seasonal bushfire outlook for spring, released in August, outlined fire risk in the coming months was expected to be ‘normal’ across most parts of Victoria.
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The development of an El Niño weather pattern would contribute to higher fire risk in some parts of Victoria this season compared to the past three years. “Now is the time to sit down with your family or household and make sure you have a bushfire survival plan. Practice this plan and be ready,” Mr Heffernan said. “On hot, dry and windy days, don’t drive into or through high-risk areas. Plan an alternate route or postpone your travel if possible. Continue to monitor conditions every day.” The survey also showed 44.4 percent of respondents believe the CFA is responsible for protecting them during a bushfire, and 43.8 percent say CFA is responsible for protecting their home. “We simply can’t get a truck to every house during a major bushfire. Fire safety is a joint effort and the community needs to also take on this responsibility when living in a bushfire prone area,” Mr Heffernan said. “Our promise is to continue with our mission to protect lives and property and we are lucky to have some of the best firefighters in the world to do this.” Mr Heffernan said people should know where to find the best information to stay safe – and encouraged people to never rely on just one source of information. Victoria’s integrated warning system includes the VicEmergency website, app and social media channels, VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226, emergency broadcasters including ACE Radio and ABC radio, Sky News TV and select community radio stations.
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his summer will mark the second fire season Australians will use a national fire danger rating system to identify possible consequences of a fire.
OPEN DAY: Ararat Fire Brigade was among brigades across the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians to host an open day in recent weeks. The Ararat open day, late last month, included activities for all ages, fire safety information and membership opportunities, while a barbecue raised money for junior brigade member uniforms. Victoria Police, Forest Fire Management and State Emergency Service volunteers were also in attendance. Pictured above, youngsters, from left, Zoe Reid, Thomas Nancarrow, Iliza Borecki, Zachary Rudolph, Bradley Rudolph, back, Vivian Nancarrow and Sophie Nancarrow, with Jenna Schampers, Ashley Turnham and Jeydon Nancarrow, meet Captain Koala, and below, Michelle Turnham, helping Oliver Seres, and CFA member Jaidyn Tosch with Celeste Blackney create a splash. Pictures: KAREN REES
Australasian Fire Authorities Council, AFAC, chief executive Rob Webb said the system represented the most extensive change in the science, assessment and operational use of fire danger ratings since the 1960s. “The new system has updated the signs, levels and advice received by the community, so they are easier to understand, as well as improving the science that sits behind the system to determine the fire danger rating,” he said. “At the heart of every fire service’s mission is community safety, and the new system benefits the community and Australian fire agencies by providing a system that is supported by the most up-to-date advancements in fire science.” Mr Webb said the system ensured ratings would be clearly understood and used. “Australia is a big country with a lot of different landscapes,’ he said. “The Australian Fire Danger Rating System ensures that no matter where you go in Australia, and whatever the season or vegetation you’re surrounded by, you can understand the level of threat and what you need to do to be safe.” Mr Webb said fire danger ratings indicated the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. “It does not indicate the chance of
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a fire occurring, nor does it provide a warning that a fire has begun,” he said. “Fire danger ratings are determined using the Fire Behaviour Index, which is a numerical scale that can be used consistently across Australia. “The Fire Behaviour Index runs from zero to 100 and beyond, with increasingly high values indicating increasingly dangerous fire behaviour and, therefore, fire danger risk. “Fire danger ratings are provided as four-day forecasts to support communities to prepare. “Fire danger is determined for 138 fire weather districts across Australia, by examining the worst conditions that are forecast on a daily basis within each fire weather district.”
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Mr Webb said the system used the latest scientific understanding about weather, fuel and how fire behaves in different types of vegetation to improve the reliability of fire danger forecasts. “For example, the new system uses eight different fire behaviour models to understand fire risk of different fuel types, whereas the previous system only used two models,” he said. “Looking forward, the Australian Fire Danger Rating System is designed to be continuously updatable so that the system can take advantage of improving science, data and information into the future. “The scale of change to implement the Australian Fire Danger Rating System cannot be underestimated. “We anticipate continued maturing
of the system and service will be required, and plans are in place to achieve this. “In some fuel types, there are improvements to inputs needed and where these are identified, they are investigated and rectified. “Importantly, where an issue is found in one location, it is shared with all fire agencies in Australia. “Through this collaborative testing and improvement process, the most contemporary fire behaviour science in the country is being brought to bear, based on input from Australia’s leading fire behaviour experts.” Mr Webb said a major advancement of the system was the use of a broader range of fuel types and fire behaviour models. “This also requires greater details of where these fuel types occur and the estimated fuel loads associated with these fuels. “The AFDRS is working with fire and land management agencies across Australia to ensure the best quality available data is input to the system.” AFAC encourages people to visit firedangerratings.com.au for more information. A moderate rating asks people to ‘plan and prepare’, while a high rating asks people to be ready ‘to act’. An extreme rating advises people to ‘take action now’ to protect life and property, while catastrophic states people should leave the area for their survival.
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ictoria is expecting a warmer spring and an earlier start to the fire season this year and we are asking those living in high-risk areas to take action to prepare their family and property.
The spring seasonal outlook, released in September, predicted the fire risk in the coming months to be normal across the state, as well as strong drying patterns in Gippsland’s forested areas and elevated grass fuel loads in central, western and northern Victoria. While La Niña conditions have subdued Victoria’s fire risk the past three years, our state is one of the most bush-fire prone areas in the world and we need people to be prepared as we approach warmer conditions. CFA crews have been protecting lives and property in this environment for decades – some for more than a century. They’re highly trained firefighters who have made every effort to prepare their communities ahead of this fire season, as they do every year. We’re constantly working with our Victorian emergency service partners throughout the cooler months to prepare for fire season and this year is no exception. However, while we continue our work, our crews implore people to understand that fire safety is a shared responsibility between fire services and the community. We’re asking all Victorians in high-risk areas to take simple actions to prepare their family and property as the weather begins to warm. If you live near areas with bush, forest, long grass or coastal scrub, these actions and decisions may well save your life and property in the event of a bushfire. Find some time to sit down with your family or household and make a Bushfire Survival Plan, and if you already have one, it’s a great time to review it. It’s also the perfect time to tidy up your proper-
PROTECTION: Forest Fire Management’s project firefighters are working to ensure the community and environment are protected during the summer months.
Project firefighters on ground ty, this can include clearing your gutters, pruning branches away from your roof or walls, keeping grass shorter than 10cm and removing leaves and twigs from around your property. Landowners should also consider private burn offs to remove green waste. All burn-offs must be registered, which can be done online at firepermits.vic.gov.au Stay informed by downloading the VicEmergency app to stay across incidents and fire danger ratings in your area. I urge all Victorians to visit the CFA website to learn more about how they can prepare themselves ahead of this bushfire season at cfa.vic. gov.au/prepare Stay safe, Jason Heffernan CFA chief officer
Forest Fire Management’s project firefighters have begun their summer season. The fixed-term positions are based across the region including Horsham, Halls Gap, Edenhope and Wail and are tasked with conducting planned burns, managing roadside vegetation, pest and weed control, maintaining access to fire trails and roads, and supporting other emergency work to help protect the community and environment. The roles, which include general firefighters, fire sup-
port officers and rappel crew, are employed on a full-time basis between October and April. FFMVic deputy chief fire officer, Tony English, said people had the chance to learn new skills through a training program, and work with experienced staff from a range of fire management agencies statewide. “These fixed-term positions are a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life, who are physically fit, to get out in the bush, protect our region from bushfires and
help maintain public land,” Mr English said. “They can also be called on to support other emergencies like last year’s Victorian floods. “Many of the forest firefighters deployed to the current Canadian bushfires started their careers as project firefighters. “These are very rewarding roles, where no two days are ever the same.” People wanting more information for the 2024-25 season can go to jobs.careers. vic.gov.au/pff
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Taylor Morley of Horsham enjoys a piece of cake with Kmart manager Jamie Harwood and Horsham mayor Bernie Dunn as the three introduce Kmart’s Wishing Tree for Christmas, 2003. Horsham Plaza shoppers can buy a present for a particular age and gender and leave it under the tree. All presents are dispensed by the Salvation Army to Horsham district families. 10 years ago: November 13, 2013
Award-winning national contractor Kane Constructions will have the job of transforming Horsham Town Hall and regional art gallery into a new $17.5-million performing arts centre. The Australian-owned company won the tender amid spirited debate at a Horsham Rural City Council special meeting. Five years ago: November 7, 2018
An idea to develop a major convention, reception and community centre on the banks of the Wimmera River in Horsham has attracted the interest of independent investors. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy confirmed two prominent Horsham people had approached her on separate occasions, seeking information about a project to ‘open up’ a river precinct. One year ago: November 9, 2022
For the first time in more than a decade, Jeparit is a lakeside town again. Heavy spring flows along the Wimmera River are making their way to the river system’s penultimate catchment, Lake Hindmarsh, as Jeparit residents wake to the sound of street traffic and lakeattracted birdlife.
7. What is a baby rabbit called? 8. What Australian cricketer, in his first-class career, played 234 games and in 338 innings scored 28,067 runs at an average of 95.14 and made 177 centuries and 69 50s, with a top score of 452 not out? 9. The giant gorilla character King Kong, created by American film-maker Merian C. Cooper in collaboration with Edgar Wallace, first appeared in a movie in what year? A. 1921. B. 1933. C. 1945. D. 1956. 10. Does the moon rotate on its axis? Yes or no? Answers: 1. Firstly, there is no atmosphere on the moon so there is no wind to move a flag. Secondly, the lack of atmosphere fails to protect the moon’s surface from solar radiation. This means the flag has faded and is completely white. 2. Bottle of Wine. The start of the chorus is, ‘Bottle of wine, fruit from the vine – when you gonna let me get sober?’ 3. A tradesperson skilled in making wagons for carts. 4. Tojo, or Tojo Never Made it to Darwin. It drew comparisons between the cyclone and the Japanese attempt to reach Australia in the Second World War. 5. Tattersall’s Club. 6. Mexico. 7. A kitten. 8. Sir Donald Bradman. He played for Australia, NSW and South Australia. 9. B. 1933. The movie was called King Kong and received widespread acclaim. 10. Yes. But it takes about 27 earth days to rotate on its axis. This leads to an appearance from earth that it is almost perfectly still. Scientists call the phenomenon synchronous rotation.
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1. There are two things wrong with this statement. What are they? The American flag, complete with the red, white and blue stars and stripes, still flutters on the moon. 2. The second part of the chorus of the hit song written by Tom Paxton and performed by The Fireballs in 1967 includes the lines, ‘Let me alone, let me go home, let me go back to start over’. What is the name of the song? 3. During Australia’s pioneering days and for many years after, wainwright skills were in high demand. What is a wainwright? 4. What was the name of the 1983 song written by Dave Falkner of rock band Hoodoo Gurus, on the 1984 album Stoneage Romeos, was the second single released by the band and made reference to Cyclone Tracey? 5. English-born George Adams emigrated to Australia in 1855 and worked in a variety of jobs across the country before becoming wealthy and ultimately shifting to Tasmania. He based his lottery business around what historic club? 6. From which modern-day country do we associate the deity whose name of Quetzalcoatl comes from the Nahautl language and means feathered serpent?
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issan senior vice-president of product planning, Ivan Espinosa, has told UK publication TopGear that an entry-level sportscar is part of a ‘dream plan’ envisaged by the brand to return affordable performance to its future portfolio.
The model, which would sit beneath the Z as a rival to the likes of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, could potentially revive past Nissan nameplates, including the 200 SX or Pulsar SSS. “I think car manufacturers, in general, have forgotten about the passion for cars,” Mr Espinosa said. “It depends on the country, but you can see that young customers are less and less attracted to cars.” Mr Espinosa told TopGear a lack of affordable offerings across manufacturer portfolios had resulted in a loss of interest from younger buyers. He said his dream plan was for a future where Nissan could offer a model that would help reignite that interest – possibly with an all-electric driveline. “I am not sure about a hot hatch per se, but maybe a smaller electric
sportscar – something a bit more affordable,” he said. Mr Espinosa, noting Nissan had always offered a three-tiered performance car range, said it was something he was working toward, possibly while leveraging Nismo engineering. “Depending on which point in time you take, we have always had the GTR, we have always had the Z, and we have always had an entry-level car, either a hot hatch like the Pulsar, or
something else at that price and performance point,” he said. “And this, today, is something that we kind of miss.” Nissan’s sports offering begins with the Z, which is available from $75,800 plus on-road costs. The Z is a massive step above ‘entry’ sportscars such as the Mazda MX-5 from $39,060, Subaru BRZ from $40,290 and Toyota GR86 from $43,240, all plus on-road costs, and all
of which offer engaging performance at a more accessible price. Clearly there is an opportunity to be had. “How do we move into the future? Ideally, to keep these three elements as our sportscar offerings – a top-ofthe-line GT-R with its Nismo variant, a Z with its Nismo variant, and an entry-level car with its Nismo variant as well,” Mr Espinosa said. “This could be a kind of ideal sports-
car offering. I am not sure if it is a hatch, but something that is a bit more of an entry point for younger buyers.” Mr Espinosa told TopGear any new entry-level sportscar would need to be not only ‘exciting and engaging to drive’, but also allow owners to remain connected to their friends and to the community as a whole. “This is one of the things that can make the flame come back,” he said. – Matt Brogan
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ia has revealed a thoroughly updated Carnival range, the new-look people mover likely due in showrooms from next year with a choice of diesel, petrol and petrol-electric drivelines.
Now with Kia’s Opposites Unite design language, the revised lineup features vertically stacked LED headlights, L-shaped daytime running lights, a rectangular Tiger Nose grille, bold alloy wheel styling, reprofiled bumpers front and rear, new-look Star Map LED tail-lights, a revised tailgate, and a range of other changes that bring the model in line with the brand’s incoming EV5 and EV9 SUVs. Revised colour options shown in the Carnival’s home market include astra blue, aurora black, ceramic silver, ivory silver, panthera metal and snow white. The South Korean marque has yet to show the interior of the new Carnival, though it is expected the changes will closely adhere to those seen elsewhere in the range. These include a shift-by-wire transmission selector, new software and
a range of Connected Services technologies. Dual 12.3-inch screens revealed in other Kia models are likely to make their way into the Carnival range. The connectivity suite is likely to see the Carnival feature a range of connected car services including calendar sync, find my car, remote vehicle checks and more, while also providing emergency services call, connected routing services, voice control, valet mode, weather information and remote vehicle check. All may be updated over-the-air. Under the bonnet, GoAuto understands the 2024 Kia Carnival range will feature the petrol-electric hybrid driveline found in the current Kia Sorento and Sportage SUVs, in addition to its carryover V6 petrol and four-cylinder turbo-diesel options. The HEV driveline has a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor and six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The combination delivers 169kW264Nm in the latest Sorento, figures which should translate to the updated Carnival.
OPTIONS: GoAuto understands the 2024 Kia Carnival range will feature the petrol-electric hybrid driveline found in the current Kia Sorento and Sportage SUVs, in addition to its carryover V6 petrol and four-cylinder turbo-diesel options. The hybrid driveline will be available optionally alongside the existing 2.2-litre turbo-diesel ‘four’ and 3.5-litre petrol V6. Two- and all-wheel drive options will remain. Production of the MY24 Carnival is set to begin this month, with Australian pricing and specifications to be announced in due course. Buyers can anticipate arrival in the first quarter of 2024.
It is expected the ‘stop sale’ currently in place on V6 petrol models will be lifted when order books for the updated range open. Kia paused delivery of the V6-powered Carnival range in August as it sought to clear extensive backorders. The current MY23 Kia Carnival range is priced from $47,480 plus onroad costs. It competes in the people mover
under-$70,000 category, where it currently enjoys top place with year-todate sales of 8745 units – to the end of September 2023. Segment rivals include the Hyundai Staria with 886 year-to-date sales, Volkswagen Multivan, 543, and LDV Mifa, 308.
– Matt Brogan
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Hertz rethinks EVs
R
ental car agency Hertz is planning to slow the number of electric vehicles it introduces to its fleet, citing higher repair costs and low resale values as the driving factor behind the decision.
Hertz global chief executive Stephen Scherr said lower than expected margins for the period ending September 2023 and costly EV repairs were a challenge that had forced a rethink in the number of electric vehicles Hertz would offer going forward. “Our in-fleeting of EVs will be slower than our prior expectations,” he said. “Collision and damage repairs on an EV can often run about twice that associated with a comparable combustion engine vehicle. “Our direct operating expenses remained controlled in the quarter as they grew with transaction volume. On a unit basis, we achieved productivity gains across most categories of auto. “The exception remained vehicle damage costs, particularly those on our EVs, which we are addressing in a very targeted way. “MSRP declines in EVs over the course of 2023, driven primarily by Tesla, have driven the fair market value of our EVs lower as compared to last year, such that as salvage creates a larger loss and therefore greater burden.” Hertz said that about 80 percent of its battery electric fleet are Teslas, while about 11 percent of its fleet is now comprised of electric vehicles. The company has about 50,000 EVs on its fleet, meaning 35,000 of those are sourced from Tesla – well short of the 100,000 units it originally forecast at the end of 2022. Mr Scherr said Hertz remained committed to its order, as well as EVs from GM and Polestar.
“Our focus and our work with Tesla is to look at the performance of the car so as to lower the risk of incidents of damage. We are in very direct engagement with them on parts procurement and labour and the likes,” he said. “Remember, in the likes of GM and other OEMs, there are decades of establishment of a broad national parts supply network. There is an aftermarket of parts that is there that is less mature obviously in the context of Tesla.” As outlined by CNBC, electric vehicles can face unique maintenance needs not often considered in the context of ongoing vehicle maintenance, particularly within rental fleets. Kinetic chief executive Nikhil Naikal said the weight of an electric vehicle was proving to place added wear and tear on brake and suspension components, as well as tyres and other consumable parts. “The reality of electric vehicles is that they can be 453kgs heavier or more than gas vehicles, and they move faster, with higher torque,” he said. “Since they’re extremely zippy and heavier, it’s just physics – the ability to overcome inertia so quickly is going to affect their suspension systems, the brakes and steering columns. “It’s counterintuitive, but even with fewer moving parts EVs are susceptible to requiring more maintenance. They especially require tyre-swapping because the tyres wear our more quickly from that high torque and weight.” Despite the poorer outlook for its EV fleet, Hertz reported third quarter revenue of $4.25 billion, net income of $989.8 million and an adjusted corporate EBIDTA of $564.9 million. – Matt Brogan
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HEDT, Gwenda Elaine
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COZENS, Rex
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Wedding Anniversary ~ LUCKEN ~ Lesa & George 11-11-1953
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Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member Memorial Notices BATES, Jim “Wacky”
6-11-2006 Since you went to heaven, we have never heard a laugh like yours and we have never seen a smile like yours. We miss hearing and seeing them. We miss you so much. Our beautiful husband, dad & pop. Love Annie, Di & Robbie, Mick & Shazz, Jayden, Teesh, Corb, Brittany & Dylan.
Betty, Dean, Sonia & Shane
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter
Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member
COMBE, Val
The Laharum Family offers its deepest condolences to the Combe family. A valued and much-loved life member of LFNC, Val, a beautiful soul reunited with Fred.
Passed away tragically on November 4, 2023 aged 18 years. Dearly loved son of Josh & Nicole. Adored Big Brother of Jamie. Forever 18
Ph 5381 1444 AFDA Member LLOYD, Judy
A graveside service for Mrs JL ‘Judy” Lloyd will be held at the Minyip Cemetery on Friday November 10, 2023 commencing at 1pm.
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HEDT, Gwenda
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Gwenda Elaine Hedt will be held in December 2023. Please see future edition for funeral details.
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Marlene, Nettie & Peter, Margie & Brian, Daren & Kellie and families.
Funeral arrangements for Trent John deZoete have not yet been finalised. Details will be advised as soon as possible.
31/10/38 - 7/11/23 When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Always remembered.
Margi & Frank
DEZOETE, Trent John
Horsham Florist
The Funeral of Kathleen Roper will leave the Casterton Uniting Church on Friday, 10 November 2023 after a service commencing at 1pm for the Casterton Lawn Cemetery.
Trevor Bysouth & Daughter
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Passed away on October 31, 2023 aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Max. Loving mother of Michelle, Paquita and Rolf. Adored Gwendama to all of her grandchildren. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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Kildare Border Collies now have a litter of purebred puppies for sale at $1800, we have been breeding border collies for over 50 years and strive to breed quality true to type and temperament in our puppies. Our pups have calm natures and make excellent working dogs or family pets. Three are chocolate and white puppies 2 female and 1 male and the remainder are female black and white puppies with piercing dark eyes and traditional black and white markings. Born 28/05/2023, all have fun loving natures and ready to find their forever home. All puppies have been microchipped, vet checked vac/wmd, m/chip# 991001005403261/2368 source# MB196330, call Brendan Hogan for more information Ph 0439971754 Donald Parrots for sale, hand raised, young green conures, extremely friendly, young aviary bred bourkes/ turks Ph 0408535515 Pigeon fantails, lots of colours, $5 each, plus other breeds, no texts Ph 0408846796 Pigs for sale, 8 weeks up 7 months old, well grown, ready for spit or freezer start from $80, pic# 3HSAP113 Ph 0491304207 Natimuk Pure breed black faced Dorper ewe lambs, pic# 3HSDC083 Ph Liz 0419664345 REDUCED Border Collie pups, b/w, male/female, vet checked, m/chip# 985141007303580/1, source# EE231600 $750 Ph/text 0493111730 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 White Suffolk flock rams, flock # 870, born Sept 2022, OB free and guidar vaccinated, priced from $450 PIC # 3HSJU041 Ph 0400792111 located in Drung near Horsham Young pigs 2mth old, well bred, free ranged, suitable to spit or grow out, PIC# 3H5CG003 from $100ea Ph 0439834521
caravans 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
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Farm Machinery
Ezytrail camper, Sterling G, Mark 2, EC $21,999ono Ph John 0427562876
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Fiat Tractor 411R, 3PL, repainted, mechanically good, tyres 70% Westfield auger, 46’x8”, Kohler $6000ono Ph 0429954000 20hp motor, GC $7000 Ph Warracknabeal 0427716088 Field bins, 2 Campbell field Wood Lathe HAFCO, bins with auger, 2 Campbell bins woodmaster WL20, Iinc. 8 piece square silos, 3 Jaeschke bins, 1 Jaeschke fertilizer bin, 1 Jaeschke tool kit $600 Ph 0448826464 bin square silos Ph 0428899260 Field Bins, 2 Jaeschke 32t field bins, one with square top lids with and sight glasses $11,000 plus Gst, large round top one with normal lids $9000 plus Gst, 2 Macey 28t $3800 plus Gst Ph0400603022
for sale 1 20L plaster water jerry can $20 Ph 0419571506 2 20L metal water only jerry cans $40 each Ph 0419571506
Galaxy 2007, new Tebbs annexe, a/c, oven, fridge, rego, batteries Fire-fighting tank, poly 3000L, 2 lockable metal jerry can GC $2200 Ph 0427716088 holders $50 each Ph 0419571506 $25,000ono Ph 0402933972 Fuel trailer, 650ltr $2750 Ph 2 of 225- 40x19 Michelin pilot 0427716088 sport tyres, approx 65% tread Goldacres boomspray, prairie $120 Ph 0419823241 advance, 30m boom, 5000L tank Bee boxes, 9x10 frame bottom Ph 0428899260 Hay caps, Horwood Bagshaw, boxes $450 the lot, 7x10 frame Chisel plow, various used fencing top boxes $210 the lot Ph Noel REDUCED 2005 Caravan Excel materials, water troughs, 3pl 0487981272 511, air bag, roof lift, 2x120 AH mulcher Ph 0429821461 Boiling Billy 5L wall mounted batteries and solar, 3 way fridge, gas heating, tv, full awning annex, Header NH TR88 with 36’ McDon boiling water unit $165 Ph d/bed, plenty storage $18,900 Ph front 960, ready to go $25,000, 0419571506 Jaeske field bin, 28 tonne $5500 0419566055 Cattle scales Gallagher, never Ph 0428946395 used, still in box, load bars, 600ml, 2500kgs, stainless steel platform, best offer over $2000 Ph 0438096662 Safari 236 Caravan 2011 with roll out awning, 90 watt solar panel, 30amp solar regulator, 15” off road rims and tyres, elec brakes, battery pack with Anderson charge plug, 3 water tanks, air conditioning, ensuite shower, toilet, washing machine, vanity, storage, 4 burner stove, oven, microwave, 184L automatic 3 way fridge, television, CD/DVD/AM-FM radio, “L” shape seating, q/bed, and much more, EC, as good as new, no catches, genuine sale, if you are serious this is a must see, too good to miss $63,000neg Ph 0429671764 Safari Delta 216, 21’6” 2015 build, full ensuite, q/bed, full solar independent off road suspension, full oven, large fridge, microwave, washing machine, leather seating, large oven, full length annexe, colour coded to match van, this is the van with the lot, selling due to no further use $49,700ono Ph 0429198599
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Kubota tractor, as new 130hrs, M9540, inc front end loader, 4 in 1 bucket, bucket never used, hay forks, John Berends, pallet forks, 3 point linkage, hay spike, dual speed PTO, Trelborg tyres all round $85,000 Ph 0429200566 Massey Ferguson 585 12’ Header has been shedded for most of its life $1000ono Ph 0421442050 Massey Harris 55K tractor, running, good tyres $2600 Ph 0429847336
REDUCED Inter Combine 511, 28 row, Trash Floats,stars and plates, serviced and in working order $5500ono Ph 0407911884 REDUCED Tractor Tyre 14.9-24 $250 Ph 0407911884
Pacific pressure washer, 2.5hp, elec motor, Victor rotary hoe, Anchor 2ton pulley block, 280mm dia, 3kva Modra generator, 8.5hp motor, fold up single bed, call for 1 Solid wood bed and 2 side prices Ph 0429821539 tables 2 1/2 years old, 1 mattress, Passlode 75mm air nail gun warranty 7 1/2 years left $2000ono $120 Ph 0419571506 Ph 0459602388
Stock crate, steel sides, 15’ x 8’ $250 Ph 0428826809 King single trundle latex bed, spotless, no animals, sell price $550, two beds for the price GARAGE SALES of one, very convenient for spare room, top quality from NATURSLEEP Hawthorn Vic Ph 0427042750 Nhill
1-3 Curtis Street, Stawell
Saturday, November 11th
43 Frederick Street, Horsham Saturday, November 11th Lots of Xmas, hoursehold, jewellery, clothes, shoes, camping, shed items.
PROMOTE YOUR Sherwell Auger 50’, 9”, runs well $15,000 plus Gst ono Ph 0429911201 Silos Sherwell, 3x 63 tonne $6600 each Ph 0427716088 Silos Vennings, 2x 10 tonne, GC $2200 each Ph 0427716088
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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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 $3630 inc Gst or best offer Ph or text John 0477317809 for more info
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Motor Vehicles $3000 - $10,000 3.7 Stacer Alum Boat, 18hp Tohatsu Motor, boat and motor covers, boat Tx874, trailer Y98760 $5000 Ph 0418810802
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20 foot container, painted with Roto feed baler, low bale count, kill rust paint, good condition, Regular servicing, located at lockable, pick up Ararat, $ 3500 stawell, selling due to farm sale, cash Ph 0400013041 $39,600 ono Ph 0428549263 A chain chamberlain Deere Sherwell auger 33ft by 9 inches, 4960, duals (no 3PL), farm leased 20hp, van guard, electric start $11,000 Ph 0428212996 motor, no fertiliser used, easy to handle, always shedded, VGO $7500 plus Gst Ph 0429979100
motor vehicle accessories
trolley and cover, new condition Trewella Jacks, 2x6 ton, all steel, $375each or $700pair Ph $250 Ph 0448826464 0417507882 Stawell Lavour Wash combo FF70, diesel shed heater and GT cold Woodfire, yabby copper, GC, pressure washer $600 both Ph photo can be provided if required $200 Ph 0458056040 0448826464 Workshop manuals, parts, books 17’ speedboat Caribbean 150 V6 Lumik car fridge, 40L, 12v plus and catalogues Ph 0419821563 Yamaha on a Brooker tilt trailer, 240v, GC, works well $250 Ph dual axle, motor has done 230hrs, 0447972097 VGC, all ski gear with the boat household items Oaten hay small bales, new including boat cover, priced to sell $10,000 Ph 0407084235 season good clean hay $8 Ph 0438881920
Ex display kicthen and bathroom, warehouse surplus.
Farm Machinery
Chamberlain C670 Tractor starts and runs well $4000 plus Gst, Morton Baker Wool Press $2900 plus Gst, New Holland Small Bale Pick Up Loader $800 plus Gst, all in working order excess to requirements Ph 0400603022
Strombeg Carlson timber Home exercise machine, full radio, 1930, VG original working body workout using vibrating condition Ph 53824316 system $120 Ph 0417166277 Superior Multihead slasher Horn sewing cabinet, GC $200 mower, 8’,3 PL, new condition $4000 ono Ph 53826461 or Ph 0427822343 Horsham Jumbuck outdoor gas oven, 0429309491
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he Charlton crew of trainer Joe Thompson and driver Ryan Sanderson combined to capture the opening event on St Arnaud Cup day, the $7000 Fabian Bigmore three-year-old Tribute with lightly raced filly Fair Chance. The well-bred daughter of Always B Miki USA backed up just five days after a promising first-up effort at Bendigo and proved much too good for the opposition. Sanderson slotted into the prime oneone posse from the start of the 2150m trip and waited until the 300m mark before giving Fair Chance more rein. They raced away in the final stages to score by 12m in a rate of 2:00.9. On the strength of that performance owner-breeder Andrea O’Gorman has lots to look forward to.
Pesci takes upper hand
The locals cheered four-year-old stallion Pesci to victory in the $8000 Ken Ward Memorial Pace on Sunday afternoon, with Declan Murphy talking the reins for the training partnership of Shaun and Jason McNaulty. The entire was restrained by Murphy at the start then worked forward
three-wide down the back straight to be outside leader at the bell. With 400m remaining, the tempo lifted as Pesci eyeballed front runner Roscoes Rescue, Chris Alford, and took the upper hand at the top of the home stretch. Pesci strode to the line five metres clear of the pack to make it four wins from his last six starts for ownersbreeders the Charantoss Racing Syndicate.
Career win for Larsen
Young New Zealander Tristan Larsen celebrated the biggest win of his career when seven-year-old gelding Baxter led from barrier to post to take out the $12,000 St Arnaud Sporting Club Trotters Cup. Larsen grew up in a harness racing family and made the move across the ditch about three months ago to work for Bolinda horseman and former Kiwi Brent Lilley. The 20-year-old reinsman made the most of Baxter’s racing manners and smart getaway from the tapes to find the lead after 300m. Once in front, he rated his charge to perfection with a leisurely mid-race section in 63.5 seconds before upping the ante at the business end of the 2520m journey.
SUCCESS: Part-owner Norm Dunbar and driver Trent Larsen after Baxter’s victory in the 2023 St Arnaud Sporting Club Trotters Cup. At the post it was Baxter by a neck from the fast-finishing Berriesandcherries, Donna Castles, and Larsen’s seventh victory from just 65 drives.
Outsider victorious
Smythes Creek owner-trainer-driver Nathan Cahir and his five-year-old gelding Telemachus stunned most punters with a 33-1 upset victory in the $12,000 Weirs IGA St Arnaud Pacing Cup. Courtesy of a slingshot beginning from the outside of the front line at the start, Cahir dictated the contest with
Telemachus, setting a solid tempo and making it tough for those who had settled further back in the field. Hot favourite and local hope Captain Pins, with Mick Bellman aboard for trainer Denis McIntyre, made a sustained three wide run with 900m to travel and looked threatening round the home turn, but the outsider of the field had plenty in reserve and scored by two metres in a rate of 1:58.8.
Hoping for good news
Kerryn Manning has endured a tough end to the 2023 season and the
news is not getting any better for the champion reinswoman, with recent scans revealing her wrist injury is worse than first thought. Manning had only just returned to driving from broken vertebrae in her back when she suffered a fall during a heat of the Victoria Oaks at Melton on October 7. This resulted in what doctors originally thought was one fracture in her left wrist, but further CT scans have discovered it is now four. “They contemplated surgery, but the bone specialist said two of them are displaced and the others are just bone chips,” Manning told SENTrack on Tuesday. “So he opted to say no surgery at this stage and just stay in the brace for a further six weeks. “I do have an appointment with the plastic surgeon on the November 14 to assess the ligaments and tendons. “They are a little bit worried about the one that’s below my thumb, because it’s still quite sore, so I’m hoping for good news there. “Hopefully he doesn’t recommend I have to have surgery or anything.” Given her run of injury, Manning has driven just 12 winners since July. – with Tim O’Connor, HRV Media
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STATE SELECTION: Horsham’s Logan Young has won selection in the Victorian Presidential Shield under18s team for tenpin bowling. Logan and five teammates from across the state will compete at the Australian National Championship in April next year. The Victorian team will play more than 40 games during the week-long tournament. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Golfers from Horsham and surrounds met on Sunday to compete and ensure the future of junior golf in the area. The 2023 Wimmera District Golf Association’s Jimmy Bates Memorial four-person Ambrose event was hosted at Horsham Golf Club with 32 teams competing for sponsored prizes. The event is held annually to continue the legacy of Jimmy Bates, with proceeds going towards promoting and supporting junior golf in the Wimmera. George Walker, Corey Williams, Shayne Williams and Daniel Richardson were net winners with a score of 52.5. The revised net runners-up, with a score of 53.37, were Michael Millar, Glen Treverton, Dehne Charry and Shaun Roberts. Michael Bates, Matthew Dunlop, Josh Dossett and Health Jaensch were scratch winners. The team finishing scratch runners-up was Matt Jakobi, Brent McIntyre, Andrew Bethune and Trevor Polkinghorne. Damien Boddi won the longest drive in the men’s category, with Robyn Watt taking out the women’s longest drive.
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at and Cliff Smith of Wonwondah unleashed new kennel star Beast Classified at Sunday’s Horsham Greyhound Racing Club meet, stepping out for his second career start to win by 10 lengths.
Garry George, of Beulah, also had a day to remember with three winners and two placings from his five runners. It was a quiet night for locals at the first meet of last week, on Tuesday, with Horsham’s Bill and Helen Hartigan the only local kennel to lead a winner in when Kraken Paddy saluted in the smart time of 23:46sec. Slow away Paddy mustered quickly and took control on cornering. Turning for home it was just whether he could hold on, and that he did, winning by half a length. Sunday was when the locals struck back, training the first five winners on the card and a total of nine of the 12 winners – a fantastic effort. Team Hammerstein, of Ararat, kicked things off, winning the first race on the card with Aston Western. Positioning second early on, he was able to grab the early leader 50 meters from home and went to the line in 23:29sec. Then followed a double for the team, when Spirited Avenger produced a superb run. Coming from behind after being trapped wide throughout, Spirited Avenger swept down the outside to win in 23:52sec. The Smiths’ Beast Classified then exploded from the boxes and just kept widening the gap, going home a massive 10-length winner in a flying daytime best of 23:03sec.
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George had a day to remember training a treble of winners. Pretty Panama come from behind to win her maiden in 23:63sec. Lady Affogato then pinged the lids and was never seriously challenged, going home a four-length winner in a flying 27:18sec time over the 485m trip. Detrimental then brought up the treble, also jumping straight to the front. She was a twolength winner, giving nothing else a chance in a flying 23:13sec. It was then club president Ian Bibby’s turn and he, too, had multiple winners. Orson Fury and Crymelon Comet both won for the kennel. Fury produced a last-to-first run, sweeping down the outside to win in 27:35sec. Crymelon Comet positioned up second early then railed perfectly, straightening up and running away a two-and-a-half length victor in 23:28sec. Sleek Blazer for the Fullerton team of Red cliffs came from behind. Stuck midfield early, she straightened for home and worked hard out wide and went to the line in a head bobbing finish, winning by a nose in the smart time of 23:29sec. The club’s next meeting is on Tuesday.
FOCUS: Horsham Lawn McGennisken’s Les Warrick, above, and St Michaels’ Ayva Roberston, left, in action during Central Wimmera Tennis Association A Grade competition at the weekend. Horsham Lawn McGennisken won the encounter, 7-5. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
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familiar face at Wimmera tennis courts has been honoured for her volunteering work.
Horsham’s Sandra Casey is involved with Drung South Tennis Club and Wimmera Regional Tennis and was awarded Tennis Victoria’s Community Champion of the Month for October. She said it was a surprise to know she had received the award and the recognition was ‘lovely’. “I get a lot from volunteering and while you put in hard work, you are rewarded,” Casey said. “Particularly with regional teams, to see the joy in the juniors when they are selected and when they participate is wonderful. “When I go out to a squad training and they all say ‘hi Sandra’ it makes you feel a part of something. “Volunteers are on the decline, which is a shame because while you give a lot, you also get a lot back.” Casey is Drung South Tennis Club secretary, which includes keeping club affiliations up to date, organising teams, registrations, social events, uniforms, club merchandise, the AGM and player profiles. She also plays each Saturday.
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Pennant: St Michaels 7-79 d Central Park 5-63; Horsham Lawn 12-96 d Drung South 0-33. A Special: Natimuk 11-94 d Drung South 3-59; Horsham Lawn O’Connor 8-94 d Horsham Lawn Gillespie 6-80; Kalkee 9-92 d Central Park 5-78; Haven 9-80 d Homers 5-60. A Grade: Central Park 9-80 d Horsham Lawn Bardell 3-61; Horsham Lawn McGennisken 7-77 d St Michaels 5-58; Drung South 9-83 d Haven 3-72. B Special: Laharum 9-70 d Central Park 7-61; Natimuk 15-93 d Haven 1-19; St Michaels 15-94 d Horsham Lawn 1-34.
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PASSION: Sandra Casey has been recognised for her volunteer work with Drung South Tennis Club and Wimmera Regional Tennis and was awarded Tennis Victoria’s Community Champion of the Month. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER Casey is a key driver behind Wimmera representative teams and events. She organises the teams with tryouts, accommodation and travel and works with junior co-ordinators to give players opportunities to represent their region. Casey organises the Wimmera regional points tournaments and has been an integral part of moving the events to a digital platform to encourage more players to participate.
She has been playing tennis since she was eight years-old. “I have met great people through tennis and continue to meet good people,” she said. “It’s a great sport to play and be involved with and it can be played by young people and people who are getting older. “The amount of people I know through tennis was highlighted when I had messages come through congratulating me on the award.
“A lot of people can’t play tennis anymore, whether it’s through injury or another reason, so I will continue to play because there’s no valid reason for me not to hit the tennis court.” Casey said she was thankful to be nominated for the award and it was an honour to receive it. “It’s great Tennis Australia and Tennis Victoria are acknowledging how much volunteers mean to the sport and the continuity of it within our communities,” she said.
Open: Quantong 6-36 d Haven 0-3; Central Park 5-32 d Horsham Lawn 1-18; Brimpaen 5-35 d Natimuk 1-18. Section 1 Boys: Central Park Blue 5-34 d Central Park White 1-21; Horsham Lawn 6-36 d Homers 0-11. Section 1 Girls: Central Park 5-34 d Horsham Lawn White 1-15; Horsham Lawn Gold 4-30 d Haven 2-25. Section 2 Boys: Homers 3-29 d Horsham Lawn Green 3-27; Horsham Lawn White 5-34 d Haven 1-11. Section 2 Girls: Horsham Lawn Green 4-31 d Central Park-Homers 2-19; Central Park Blue 4-29 d Horsham Lawn White 2-20; Central Park White 4-34 d Haven 2-25. Section 3 Boys: Horsham Lawn Green 3-26 d Haven 3-23; Central Park 5-35 d Horsham Lawn Gold 1-16. Section 3 Girls: Horsham Lawn Gold 4-27 d Horsham Lawn White 2-28; Haven Orange 5-34 d Haven Pink 1-17. Section 4 Boys: Horsham Lawn Gold 3-24 d Horsham Lawn White 3-23; Horsham Lawn Red 5-32 d Natimuk 1-16. Section 4 Girls: Horsham Lawn Gold 4-31 d Horsham Lawn White 2-27; Horsham Lawn Green 3-25 drew with Central Park 3-25. Match Play Section 5: Haven White 5-23 d Central Park 1-10; Horsham Lawn White 4-21 d Horsham Lawn Gold 2-17; Horsham Lawn Green 5-21 d Haven Blue 1-12; Homers forfeited to Horsham Lawn Yellow. Match Play Section 6: Central Park 4-19 d Horsham Lawn Red 2-11; Horsham Lawn Orange 4-20 d Horsham Lawn Blue 2-13.
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BY SEAN O’CONNELL
orsham Cricket Association’s A Grade competition is in full flight, after a run of one-day games began last weekend and will continue in the coming rounds.
Bullants will be looking to build some momentum after defeating Horsham Saints on Saturday. The win comes after a defeat to Homers in the first round. The Bullants will be aiming to boast a positive one-day record when they play against Laharum in round four. Heath Lang was prolific with the ball for the Bullants as the Saints went into bat first, taking 3-29. The Saints’ Dezi Carter top-scored with 40 not-out, as his side made 9-137 from its 45 overs. A duck to Shane Oakley was the only serious blip in the Bullants’ run-chase, with Matthew Combe making 57 not-out, as the winning captain. In the lead-up to its match against the Bullants, Laharum was too strong for LubeckMurtoa. Ben Peucker made 82 for his side before he was dismissed, caught and bowled to Oscar Gawith. Harrison Hoffmann, 45 not-out, and Joshua Mahoney, 33 not-out, left Laharum at 4-229 at the conclusion of 45 overs. Josh Hedt, 31, and Xavier Shevlin, 30, made the most runs for Lubeck-Murtoa in an unsuccessful run chase. Max Bunworth took three wickets, but
FORM: Shane Oakley runs in during a five over bowling stint in the Bullants’ A Grade win. Jackson Hoffmann was the pick of the bowlers for Laharum with 3-16 from eight overs. Lubeck-Murtoa will be after redemption against Horsham Tigers, who were defeated by West Wimmera on Saturday. Horsham Tigers won the toss and sent West Wimmera into bat, with the away side managing 286 before being bowled out. Bradley Alexander, 44, and Mitchell Dahlenburg, 30 not-out, managed a strong opening partnership, but it was Nathan Alexander’s 118 that put West Wimmera in the driver’s seat. Horsham Tigers put together 9-138 in its run chase, with Liam Preston and Bradley Alexander each taking two wickets for West Wimmera.
West Wimmera will face Homers, which is also coming off a win, on Saturday. Homers were dominant against Blackheath-Dimboola, recording the largest 45 over total of the round with 1-357. Three batters were all that was needed for Homers, with Patrick Mills finishing on 139 not-out, Logan Millar 111 not-out and Luke Deutscher going out for 80. Gibson Perry took three wickets as Homers took to the field, with Baxter Perry bowling three maidens in his five overs. Darren Sexton, 45, and Malcolm Barry, 31, were resilient for Blackheath-Dimboola, but the home side were all-out for 106. Blackheath-Dimboola takes on Horsham Saints this week.
CONTRIBUTOR: Horsham Saints’ Dezi Carter top-scored with 40 not-out in his team’s 9-137 from its 45 overs in Horsham Cricket Association A Grade action against the Bullants on Saturday. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
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aturday’s Grampians Cricket Association matches produced another round of predictable results.
Rhymney-Moyston 1 defeated fellow team Rhymney-Moyston 2, with the feature of this match the recording of century-plus partnerships from both sides. Previously, both teams had struggled for runs, but thanks to a 116-run stand between Wayne Gason, 51, and Trevor Quick, 58, Rhymston 2 recorded a creditable 3-148. However, Rhymston 1 replied with 1-159 due to a 117-run partnership between the two Daniels, Daniel Walker, 71 not out, and Daniel Taylor, 58. All bowlers found wickets hard to come by. At Pomonal, the Tigers were restricted to an average score of 8-149 against Combine 2, but their bowlers ripped through the Combine’s batters for just 31 runs. Gary Ranton, 3-5, and Tom Robinson, 3-28, were the best of the bowlers for the Combine. When their turn at the crease came, the Combine could not hold out. Only Robinson, 22, made double figures. St Andrews hit their straps against Halls Gap 2, recording a 191-run victory at Halls Gap. Unfortunately, Pomonal and St Andrews
WATCH IT: Above, Horsham Saints’ Brock Hamerston slices through the ball during Saturday’s Horsham Cricket Association A Grade action on Saturday against the Bullants, and right, Bullant Jamie Byrne catches Alan Dube who made 26. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER
failed to enter their scoresheets by the prescribed time and were unavailable at the time of writing this cricket summary. The leading run-scorer for the Gappers was Luke Stevens with 53. This weekend’s round will feature Halls Gap 1 against Swifts-Great Western 1 at Halls Gap. Halls Gap will be at a disadvantage, having only played one match so far. Much will depend on Charlie McIntosh and co to post a reasonable score for their bowlers to work with, which means overcoming Wil Clough, Matt Heffer and Brad Carter. While the Combine’s batting is not as strong as previous seasons, there are still some handy batters in their team. Rhymston 1 is due to play Chalambar and it is hoped Chally will be able to field a team this week. Pomonal should be able to maintain its winning run against Rhymston 2, although Rhymston’s batting was much better this round and a repeat will worry the Tigers. Round-three results: Rhymney-Moyston 1, 1-159 d Rhymey-Moyston 2, 3-148; Swifts-Great Western 1 d Chalambar on forfeit; Pomonal, 8-149 d Swifts-Great Western 2, 10-31; St Andrews, 9-283 d Halls Gap 2, 9-112.
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BY SEAN O’CONNELL
immera basketballers returned from a one round break on the weekend, taking out three of a possible five Country Basketball League southwest conference games.
Horsham Hornets men won both of their games ahead of its round six match-up against Hamilton Hurricanes, who Ararat Redbacks fell short against on Saturday. The Hornets women join the Redbacks in a bye week, after high-scoring performances from several players saw them split results on Saturday and Sunday. The Hornets men got their road trip off to an ideal start, defeating Mt Gambier Lakers in the first of two wins against a top-four opposition. The away side emerged six-point winners with strong scoring performances from Cody Bryan, 19, and Austin McKenzie, 22, leading the way for the Hornets. In the Hornets’ second match of the round against Millicent Magic, the Horsham team was able to overcome an early lead to Millicent to remain undefeated. The Hornets women were not as lucky as the men’s team on Saturday, suffering a four-point defeat to the Lakers. Ema and Maddi Iredell combined for 43 points in a match where the largest margin at any break was 10.
The Hornets redeemed themselves on Sunday, defeating their closest rival for first position on the ladder halfway through the regular season, the Magic. Liv Jones, 18, Caitlin Story, 18, and Ema Iredell, 17, all reached double figures in the nine-point win. In the men’s competition, Ararat Redbacks were on the end of a 15-point defeat to Hamilton Hurricanes. Baskets came from across the roster for the Redbacks, with Fletcher Burger’s 14 points the most of any player. A strong second quarter put the Redbacks ahead before a barrage of scoring had the Hurricanes comfortably in front for the final siren. Joshua Miller led the way for the Hurricanes with 26 points and was supported by Matthew Parker, 11, and Samuel Brewer, 10. The Hornets will need to be wary of the explosive scoring ability of the Hurricanes when they meet at Horsham Basketball Stadium at 8pm on Saturday.
Junior tournament
The Intersport Horsham Junior Classic will also be hosted in the Wimmera this weekend, with games starting on Friday night with grand finals on Sunday afternoon. The tournament brings junior teams from across the state to compete, with matches taking place in Horsham, Dimboola and Warracknabeal.
REPRESENT: Horsham College’s year seven girls’ tennis team, year eight boys’ tennis team, intermediate boys’ basketball team and year seven girls’ basketball team will compete at state championships next week. On Monday, the boys’ basketball team will compete at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. The girls’ team will play on Tuesday. The boys’ tennis team, which has qualified for state championships for the second year running, will compete on Thursday at Dendy Park, Brighton, and the girls’ team will play on Friday at Brighton. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Wimmera students in spotlight Wimmera students have excelled at primary and secondary school state athletics competitions. Jack Sawyer of Horsham West Primary School finished second in the boys’ nine to 10 year-old 200-metre sprint. Xyrus Gragasin of Stawell West Primary finished second in the
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ith entries officially closing tonight, irrespective of how many are received, the 28th edition of the Volleyball Horsham annual tournament will host a record number of teams.
Sixty-three teams have entered the tournament so far, obliterating the record numbers of last year’s event of 47. Volleyball Horsham vice-president Vaughn Maroske said the association thought it was doing well with numbers last year, but this year had ‘completely blown us away’. “This has made our tournament the second biggest in Victoria this year, with only Warrnambool, which used the three-day long weekend in March, in front of us,” he said. “We’re pretty proud of this.” Thirty-nine men’s teams and 24 women’s teams make up the entries, with six divisions in the men’s draw and four in the women’s draw across November 18 and 19. “We had to close entries early for all of the men’s divisions, and the premier women’s entries had to be closed off early as well, as they filled up in advance of the closing date,” Mr Maroske said. The number of entries has put
pressure on the stadiums in Horsham, as all the available court space will be used. “Ten courts will be used and for the first time in 25 years volleyball will return to the Ian Maroske Hall at Horsham College,” Vaughn Maroske said. “The junior boys’ division will play out of the Ian Maroske Hall and it is quite fitting for those juniors, as they will follow in the footsteps of some illustrious former Volleyball Horsham members in David Abud, Darren Franks, Craig Baker, Steve Jolley, Rodney Berry and Mandy and Katrina McIntyre, who started their decorated careers out of that very hall. “Hopefully a little bit of their magic still exists in the hallowed bowels of that famous old hall and rubs off on the next generation.” Volleyball Horsham will look to enter 12 teams into the tournament, resulting in about 50 percent of members participating, in an overwhelming level of interest being shown. With 10 divisions on offer, there will be a division for all standards of players, giving them the opportunity to experience a level above where they are at present. “As long as they enjoy themselves, learn and improve that’s all that matters from the associa-
tion’s perspective,” Mr Maroske said. The entries are spearheaded by current back-to-back premier men’s tournament champions BBJSC Pakenham, while Renegades have returned in the premier women’s division. The multicultural nature of the sport will be on full display, with teams representing various ethnic communities from Melbourne and Adelaide participating. “The premier men’s division is the strongest I’ve seen. So much so, that our rebuilding men’s team will be playing in the premier two division in this tournament, after competing for a number of years in the top division,” Mr Maroske said.
Preliminary finals
Hellenic Nuggets and Tsunami will go head-to-head in tonight’s A Grade preliminary final with the winner left to take on Phantoms in next week’s grand final and curtains to the loser. In the battle of two schools, HTLC Tigers will square-off against Stars, representing Horsham College, in the B Grade preliminary, while in the women’s competition Lakers and Birds of Prey will kick off the night. Finals start at 6pm and will be played on the hour.
TEAM McRAE: Three generations of McRae’s competed for Dimboola at the weekend in Wimmera Bowls Region division three competition against Kaniva. From left, James McRae, Ian McRae and Rob McRae teamed with Bob Gooding on the day. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Experience wins by miles A Dimboola bowls team had almost 300 years of experience to draw on during their game against Kaniva at the weekend. The division-three game was also a family affair, with Ian McRae, 101, son Rob, 74, and grandson James, 27, joining team mate Bob Gooding, 94, for the match. Ian said he was coming into his 61st season of bowls, with Saturday being the third time the McRae trio had played together.
James, who was skipper of the team, said he played with his grandfather nearly every week. Rob said he had been brought in to cover a third McRae generation and his father was still the best bowler of the three. “His experience beats us by miles,” he said. “I’ve been using his bowls, but they don’t remember where to go.”
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owers from across the state will show their skills and speed at the Wimmera River, Dimboola this weekend for the town’s annual regatta.
The event is returning for the first time since 2019 after COVID-19 disruptions and floods affected river water levels last year. Dimboola Rowing Club president and regatta secretary Michael Salter said the club was looking forward to hosting the event again. “Several clubs across Victoria have entered the regatta and while numbers are down compared with 2019 due to a lot of factors, it’s going to be a great event,” he said. “Wimmera Catchment Management Authority is letting some water flow down so the river will be at max height, which is good for rowing and good for spectators. “The regatta doesn’t belong to the club; it belongs to the town, with people needing accommodation and food, so businesses benefit, too. “It’s an important weekend for the community and we encourage people from across the Wim-
mera to attend, enjoy the social atmosphere and what should be good weather.” Mr Salter said there were 68 different categories available across the weekend. “There are different classes, male and female races, singles, doubles, fours and eights, so we cater for a large number of races,” he said. Saturday will feature short course sprints, with two premier races of the male open coxed quad skull and female open coxed quad skull. Sunday is the ‘Head of the Wimmera’ – a 6.2-kilometre time trial that begins at Rocky Bend. Dimboola Rowing Club life member John Nichols said there was a lot of history with the regatta. “It is the 10th annual ‘Head of the Wimmera’ and 133rd annual regatta,” he said. “We haven’t had a regatta in four years, so it’s been a tough time for the club, but we are expecting people from across Victoria to come to Dimboola for the weekend.” Racing begins about 8.30am and will conclude late afternoon each day.
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Wimmera league sets fixture Wimmera Football Netball League has announced its fixture for the 2024 season. The 2023 premier, Ararat, will unfurl its premiership flag at Alexandra Oval against Stawell in the first clash of the season on Good Friday, March 29 – it will be considered the clubs’ round-nine match-up. The season will then officially begin on April 20. Speciality rounds include Anzac Day in round
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Ready to row Dimboola Rowing Club C Grade coxed four team, from left, stroke Sally Sellens, Katie Griffiths, Tarah Bond, bow Tori Menzel and cox Tilli Menzel, are ready for the annual Dimboola Regatta along the Wimmera River this weekend. After COVID-19 and river flooding disruptions, the event returns for the first time since 2019 with short course sprint and time trial events on Saturday and Sunday. Organisers are looking forward to a sunny spring day to welcome teams from across the state to the competition. Story, page 51. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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