The Weekly Advertiser – Wednesday, December 6, 2017
CAROLS SUCCESS: Jessica Wilson leads a choir in a rendition of Hark the Herald Angels Sing during Horsham Carols by Candlelight. Organisers, faced with the threat of potential heavy rain last week, switched the celebration from its traditional Horsham riverbank location at Sawyer Park to Horsham Town Hall. The use of both the traditional town hall space and theatre for the event proved highly successful with the presentation winning plaudits from a big crowd. Community carols events will continue across the region with a major celebration planned for Ararat this weekend, see page 3. Picture: MARK RADFORD
BY DEAN LAWSON
Three weeks of traditional dry, warm and ‘generally normal’ summer conditions sit at the top of a Wimmera farming Christmas wish list as the region picks up the pieces from a month of uncertainty.
Victorian Farmers Federation president David Jochinke suggested some growers would consider they had already received an early ‘gift’ with the heaviest rain last week missing much of western Victoria.
He stopped short of saying growers had ‘dodged a bullet’ but said followup cool conditions and drying wind after the rain would have worked in favour of preventing cereal-crop loss or degradation.
“Let’s just say that circumstances are far better generally than they could have been. The weather that had been
predicted had a lot more downside than upside. On a sliding scale, the whole region could have been in a lot worse shape,” he said.
“It might all be okay for many growers, but in saying that, there will still be people heavily affected by what’s happened. Conditions have been so variable – some farmers will do well and others not so well.”
Mr Jochinke said apart from a broad variation between poor or good circumstances, he was also hearing reports of the benefits of farming diversity where the arrival of soaking conditions had been a ‘double-edged sword’.
“For example, at Bordertown there were farmers who believed they might be able to make up what they had lost in wheat with lucerne and irrigation. But the story can be a lot different for the straight grain grower,” he said.
“There is no doubt that some will fare considerably better than others – circumstances vary dramatically, not only from region to region, but also paddock to paddock.”
Western Victorian farmers, many already counting the cost of widespread crop damage from frost and hail and with paddocks full of ripening grain, had braced for the worst last week.
But while heavy rain fell in many areas, most of the deluge was in central and north-eastern Victoria.
Mr Jochinke said farmers in much of the Wimmera, all expecting to have a year’s worth of work washed away, were happy that weather bureau predictions, in most situations, had failed to materialise.
“Regardless of what happened, the bureau did the right thing in warning of the potential danger. At least we knew
about what might have happened,” he said.
Mr Jochinke said a clearer understanding of Wimmera grain-crop prospects would emerge later this week as farmers climbed into their headers to either resume or start harvesting.
“The first couple of header boxfuls will provide us with an indication of whether the rain has caused any major problems. It’s all a bit of an unknown at this stage,” he said.
“What we do know is that what we now want for Christmas is three weeks of traditional summer weather – I think most farmers would be happy with that.
“It’s been a tough season with everything from a period of early dry conditions, to mice to frost damage and now rain. It’s certainly been one of those seasons we won’t forget.”
Uncertainty confirms need for radar
BY DEAN LAWSON
Uncertainty surrounding the extent and potential impact of last week’s rain has galvanised belief in the need for enhanced real-time weather-radar services in the region.
Wimmera Development Association executive director Ralph Kenyon said circumstances last weekend revealed why Wimmera and southern Mallee leaders had zealously pursued the project.
“The rain system really confirmed the lack of real-time information available to the region. We look forward to the future in being able to see what weather is on the way without having to guess,” he said.
“For the average person on the street, let alone farmers and emergency services, being able to see on the radar exactly what weather is coming
and where and when it will arrive will make a big difference in decision-making.
“The critical aspect in having a real-time radar is that it can provide very specific local information and remove any sort of second guessing when it comes to response times and preparation.”
Victorian Farmers Federation president David Jochinke agreed, adding that having an acute understanding of what type of weather was on the way could heavily influence an immediate course of action.
“It might only mean giving people an extra hour or two to consider a situation and what they need to do. It is about helping people identify priorities,” he said.
The Bureau of Meteorology had short-listed Hopetoun and Donald for a new multi million-dollar radar station but has ruled out both and is now looking for alternative sites.
Mr Kenyon said he remained confident the station, regardless of where it would ultimately be based, would be operational by the middle of next year.
“We know the equipment has been purchased and we expect a decision on a site in the near future,” he said.
The bureau originally had a list of 12 sites to consider for the Wimmera Doppler Weather Radar Project, designed to fill a weather-forecasting gap between radar stations at Mildura and Mt Gambier.
The State Government has provided $5-million for the project and the Federal Government $3.2-million to $4-million to cover commission and annual operation and maintenance costs.
Wimmera Development Association developed a business case for the project and has worked in collaboration with municipal engineers and the weather bureau.
Ararat set for garden carols
Ararat’s Alexandra Gardens will come to life on Saturday night with the sound of music, singing and the excitement of fireworks during the city’s annual carols by candlelight.
Long-time Ararat community service group Ararat’s Y’smen and Y’smenettes have again promised a big evening of family celebration from 6pm.
Event spokesman Joe Perry said the festivities would start with a barbecue, with carols entertainment scheduled for about 7pm.
“It will carry through to midnight when there will again be a big fireworks display,” he said.
Mr Perry said Ararat carols remained a community event ‘run by local people for local people’.
“It’s the 24th time we’ve organised it and it is always a big occasion,” he said.
“There will be a host of Ararat district performers, plenty of face-painting and free fairy floss.
“I’ve even heard a whisper that Santa might be dropping in for a visit.
“We usually attract between 1000 and 1500 people, but if we get a good night we could get up to 3000.
“Regardless of the weather, we always have staunch supporters who come rain, hail or shine, but when the weather
is kind we always get a very good crowd.”
Mr Perry said the Y’smen and Y’smenettes had been running events throughout the year to raise money for the carols night.
“We ran a monthly trash and treasurer and had barbecues and other events to put it on,” he said.
“Golden Gateway Festival princess Darcy West also nominated the carols as her fundraising project and we’ve greatly appreciated her assistance.
“There will be local acts including quite a few stalwarts and we’ll have the Ararat Sing Australia choir backed by Ararat City Brass Band.
“Bruce Bartlett will compere the night, Wally Pope will lead the band and Kris Hughes will be in charge of the choir.”
Mr Perry said a loss in funding for fireworks meant the committee was requesting gold coin donations on the night and would also sell battery-operated candles. Programs will be free of charge.
“We guarantee the fireworks will be as spectacular as ever, but we’ve needed to dig a bit deeper to find the funds. It will be a great night at Alexandra Gardens,” Mr Perry said.
Communities across the region are presenting carols by candlelight attractions.
Rupanyup Community
Christmas Carols will be in Cromie Street at 7.30pm on December 17.
A Santa visit will be at 8.45pm and Rupanyup Lions Club members will hand out icy poles.
Mr Kenyon said the association, in working on the radar project, was constantly exploring ways to make the region’s agricultural industry as productive and efficient as possible – in good or poor seasons.
He said a Wimmera pulse protein-powder plant project was an example of looking at ways of maximizing opportunities when crops were subject to downgrading because of weather damage.
“If we had our protein-powder plant in place and operational it might have provided farmers with an alternative way to get a decent price,” he said.
“It would mean that in such a circumstance we could capitalise on poor conditions and turn those into positives.”
Mr Kenyon revealed earlier this year that a major company was considering investing in the protein-powder project.
Wesley centre closed
Horsham’s Wesley Performing Arts Centre is temporarily closed due to safety concerns.
Centre committee president Merryn Eagle said the committee requested Horsham Rural City Council carry out a detailed assessment regarding possible irregularities in the way permits were issued for the venue in the early 2000s. “We’ve requested this assessment to ensure our venue is as safe as possible for each and every person who comes through the door,” she said.
Horsham Rural City Council community services director Kevin O’Brien said closing the performing arts centre was necessary to ensure a safe environment at the venue.
He said council staff were contacting groups with upcoming bookings to make alternative arrangements.
READY FOR CAROLS: Above, Judd Potter, 5, Hudson Day 2, and Isabel Day 4, get ready for Ararat carols. Picture: DEAN LAWSON
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VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED: Horsham mayor Pam Clarke, left, chats with long-time Horsham volunteers June Clissold and Norman Ladlow. Horsham Rural City Council celebrated volunteers during a morning tea at Horsham Town Hall yesterday as part of International Volunteers Day. Mrs Clissold has volunteered time and effort for Victoria’s annual Good Friday Appeal for about 40 years and Mr Ladlow has spent many years helping with various projects including Red Cross and Meals on Wheels.
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Plans released for new stadium
BY SARAH SCULLY
Horsham Rural City Council will seek public comment on the next stage of a proposed multi-use indoor stadium, which surveyors estimate could now cost up to $26-million.
The council received the rebranded Wimmera Sports Stadium business case and concept design report at a meeting on Monday night. Councillors voted to make the documents available to the public after an earlier motion from Cr John Robinson failed to gain enough support.
Cr Robinson said he did not have a problem with the public seeing the documents, however he believed the council needed to do more work on certain issues before calling for feedback.
“This is essentially a project that started off at $8-million to $10-million and then got to $26-million with a quantity surveyor estimate and has been modified back to $20-million,” he said.
“The $20-million funding proposed was $4-million from us, $7-million from the state and $9-million from the feds.
“If we go to $26-million, I guess the question is, is it $10-million from us, $7-million from the state and $9-million from the feds? I don’t know.”
Cr Robinson was also concerned the project was too large for the State Government’s Better Indoor Stadiums Fund and was likely to be a ‘one-off consideration, potentially for an election commitment’.
He also raised the issue of rising operating costs, which he said he believed would be unaffordable for many and drive people away.
Cr David Grimble spoke in favour of Cr Robinson’s motion, saying the council had not yet addressed road closure issues, approval to build on a flood plain or a funding strategy.
In July, the council endorsed a McBryde Street site for the stadium, which would adjoin the existing Horsham Basketball Stadium.
Cr Robinson called on the council to meet with Horsham Amateur Basketball Association representatives before releasing the documents.
HABA pulled out of a project control group for the indoor stadium because of concerns over autonomy, affordability and governance.
Association leaders do not oppose the concept
of a multi-use indoor stadium but do not support the current proposal. “The project would appear to be dead in the water without the basketball association commitment,” Cr Robinson said.
“My position is we’re not yet ready to engage with the community in a meaningful way.”
However, several councillors disagreed with Cr Robinson, including Cr Les Power, who said the basketball association should not receive special treatment at the expense of the community.
“If we’re going to give it to one, we should give it to all,” he said.
“Everyone should be able to sit down and read it and either agree to it or disagree with it.”
Council chief executive Peter Brown said the documents were already available to the public on the council’s website, because they formed part of the council agenda.
Cr Robinson’s motion was lost, with councillors then unanimously voting in favour of officers’ recommendations to receive the documents; make them available to the public; meet with project control group and basketball association representatives; and further consider the matter no later than the council’s first meeting in March.
Cr Mark Radford, who chaired the project control group, said he felt privileged to present the documents to the council and community.
He said project control group members had worked closely with the architects, consultants and council staff to produce ‘an historic document’.
“What has been produced in this comprehensive document is four things: What a new, modern stadium could look like; what it could cost to run and use; how the various sports could be managed with fair scheduling; and a preferred management model,” he said.
“Under this proposed concept plan, the existing basketball stadium will remain and be a part of the new facility. The fee structure has been designed to be affordable for families, and not unlike the town hall, a tiered set of fees.”
Cr Radford said the documents showed the preferred management model was for council to manage the stadium with help from an advisory group.
The Wimmera Sports Stadium business case and concept design report will be made available at council’s office in Roberts Avenue and online at www.hrcc.vic.gov.au.
Braithwaite elected to council
Bill Braithwaite is Ararat Rural City Council’s newest councillor.
Cr Braithwaite replaces former councillor Paul Hooper, who resigned from the council last month following election of Cr Glenda McLean as mayor. The position was determined by a countback of preferences from the vacating councillor’s votes in the 2016 Ararat Rural City Council election.
“We are very excited to have Bill join council to represent the community,” he said.
Chief executive Allan Bawden welcomed Mr Braithwaite as the successful council nominee.
“And our six other councillors are looking forward to working alongside him.”
Cr Braithwaite signed his official declaration as a councillor on Thursday morning.
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Hubs must be ‘statewide’
We’ve spoken plenty of times about the madness of geographical ignorance when it comes to government understanding, governance, support and development of the Wimmera-Mallee.
There might be an element of paranoia about it all, but many of us have grown up feeling that because we are removed from Melbourne’s suburban swell and mass of humanity we often fall into the political ‘afterthought’ category.
We only have to consider how many agencies in nonsense ‘Grampians’ regions try to manage issues in our part of the state from Ballarat offices.
Sure we’ve seen state governments get on the front foot and venture into the Wimmera and southern Mallee to back a variety of growth projects, which is welcome.
But just when we start to think the state is finally getting its head around what makes our part of the world tick, we can’t help but fear that we might again somehow miss out
EDITORIAL
By Dean Lawson, editor
because of where we live. The government is creating Family Violence Support and Safety Hubs across the state, providing somewhere for women and children to seek sanctuary and advice in times of crisis, a concept we applaud.
But Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has accused the government of a tokenistic effort in providing these safe havens and networks for western Victorian families.
She believes the service, based on the government establishing launch hub sites across the state, will end up being too thin to meet regional needs. She has gone as far as accusing Premier Daniel Andrews of disregarding country women.
Considering regional maps, which show only two initial safety hubs for what appears to represent about a western third
of the state, it is easy to understand Ms Kealy’s fears. History suggests that government services, when established regionally, over time and ultimately the target of financial pressure and an operational toohard basket, tend to contract back towards major provincial cities.
In fairness, the government project, in response to a Royal Commission into Family Violence and a Roadmap to Reform, includes plans to develop community-based hubs and satellite access points or ‘spokes’ in the regions. This is part of an evolutionary process to ensure the hubs provide adequate support services across the state.
We hope so, because broad on-theground understanding of regional environments and circumstances will be critical in the safety-hub concept working in the Wimmera, Mallee and Western District. Overall, this project puts the government on notice on how well it responds to a statewide issue that knows no boundaries. One act of domestic violence, regardless of where it is in the state, is one too many.
Grain storage issues could flow from rain
Heavy rain across the region is likely to result in broadacre farmers having to deal with grain going into storage with high moisture content.
High moisture stored grain can lead to mould and insect growth, which has led to storage experts advising growers to take prompt action to avoid damage.
Grain-storage specialist Peter Botta said monitoring grain moisture and temperature daily would enable early detection of mould and insect development.
“Grain at typical harvest temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees and moisture content greater than 13 to 14 percent provides ideal conditions for mould as well as insects,” he said.
“Although many growers do not have the equipment and infrastructure in place for drying grain, there are some other measures they can take to reduce the risk of grain being damaged in storage.”
Grain over the standard safe storage moisture content of 12.5 percent can be dealt with by:
• Blending – mixing high-moisture grain with low-moisture grain, then aerating.
• Aeration cooling – grain of moderate moisture, up to 15 percent moisture content, can be held for a short term under aeration cooling until drying equipment is available.
• Aeration drying – large volumes of air forces a drying front through the grain in
storage and slowly removes moisture. Supplementary heating can be added. Aeration drying requires airflow rates in excess of 15 litres per second per tonne.
• Continuous flow drying – grain is transferred through a dryer, which uses a high volume of heated air to pass through the continual flow of grain.
• Batch drying – usually a transportable trailer drying 10 to 20 tonnes of grain at a time with a high volume of heated air, which passes through the grain and out perforated walls.
More detailed information is available online at www.grdc.com.au/ GRDC-FS-HighMoistureGrain.
HARVEST RAIN: Heavy rain through parts of Australia’s southern cropping region is likely to result in growers having to deal with grain going into storage with high moisture content.
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Kealy anger over hub shortfall
‘Totally unacceptable’ is how Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has described the allocation of one Family Violence Support and Safety Hub in western Victoria.
Ms Kealy said she was appalled the State Government had allocated a solitary safety hub, designed to support women seeking escape from violent family situations, for almost a quarter of the state.
She said the government had failed to look beyond the boundaries of Department of Health and Human
Services regions in pushing on with the project.
“This is despite western Victoria having some of the highest rates of family violence in the state,” she said.
The State Government announced in March last year it would develop one Family Violence Support and Safety Hub for each Department of Health and Human Services region as a result of a Royal Commission into Family Violence.
But Ms Kealy said the Western region of DHHS covered almost a quar-
ter of the state, stretching from Brim to Warrnambool.
She said she had raised her concerns with multiple ministers and in State Parliament regarding poor access to family violence support services and ‘the inadequacy of just one support and safety hub for the huge area of western Victoria’.
She added she had reiterated concerns with Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings.
“But after three long months the minister has failed to respond or even
Health group recognition
Wimmera Health Care Group has four new life governors.
Group management board chair Marie Aitken led presentations to long-time supporters David and Denise Leembruggen and former board members Ted McCabe and Mark Williams at an annual meeting in Horsham Town Hall.
Mrs Aitken welcomed 108 attendees at the meeting, which involved the release of a 2016-17 annual report and quality account.
The meeting also included presentations from guest speakers and a visual display of a future Wimmera Cancer Centre.
“We were fortunate to hear from Bill Ower, the chair of the Wimmera Hospice Care Trust. The trust is a major contributor to the Wimmera Cancer Centre as the centre will also have community-based palliative care services,” Mrs Aitken said.
“We thank Mr Ower for his presentation, which was very informative and highlight-
ed the large number of families who use the service every year.”
Mrs Aitken also officially welcomed new chief executive Catherine Morley who has been in the role for nine weeks.
Ms Morley used the occasion to speak of her ambitions for the health service.
“The board has set the agenda of empowering and engaging team members to work together to improve our services, working with our partners across the region,” she said.
“I am looking forward to achieving that goal with the team and improving the health and wellbeing of our community.”
Ballarat Health Services clinical director of medical oncology Dr Stephen Brown was the other guest speaker.
His presentation considered the number of regional people Ballarat Health Services treated, its range of services and how it planned to offer more with the development of the Wimmera Cancer Centre.
acknowledge this important request to support the women of western Victoria,” Ms Kealy said.
“I am aware there have also been numerous approaches to the government by local agencies who deal with the effects of family violence every day, but Daniel Andrews’ Labor government continually refuses to acknowledge the significant service gap.
“The importance of this issue was demonstrated through the local White Ribbon walks against violence, which attracted huge community support,
making it clear that violence against women will not be tolerated in our country communities.
“The government’s decision to only have one support and safety hub in our enormous region and the minister’s lack of response to local concerns demonstrates complete disregard for western Victorian women.
“Just because women live in the country does not mean they don’t deserve access to family violence support services.
“Our women deserve better.”
AWARDS: New Wimmera Health Care Group life governors, from left, Mark Williams, David and Denise Leembruggen and Ted McCabe.
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Volunteers act first
Selflessness and generosity will be recognised as volunteers across the Wimmera celebrate International Volunteers Day.
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We would like to invite all of our volunteers to join us for a Christmas lunch Friday, December 8 11.30am
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“Volunteers Act First. Here. Everywhere”, the campaign for 2017, recognises the positive solidarity of volunteers around the world who answer calls in times of crisis, helping to save lives and support those who want to continue living their lives with dignity.
Members of affected communities themselves, volunteers help save lives after a natural disaster, provide assistance for the displaced, and help cover the basic needs of vulnerable populations.
Here, and everywhere, volunteers help prevent the worst effects of crisis, bringing much needed relief to those who are suffering most.
In celebration of its volunteers, the Centre for Participation will host a Christmas party lunch on Friday.
“I would like to say a big thanks to all of our valued volunteers who contribute time, effort and passion to their communities,” Centre for Participation Coordinator, Community Services and Volunteering Marieke Dam said.
“Our community services programs could not run without their help. Together our volunteers contribute almost 5000 hours per year in volunteer time,”.
“This is a huge, positive impact in our small rural communities”.
At Wimmera Health Care Group,
volunteers were recognised during an afternoon tea on Monday.
“We can’t thank these amazing volunteers enough for their time and talents,” WHCG Volunteer Program Coordinator Michelle Pitman said.
“For example, we have a 19-yearold volunteer who has an intellectual disability and the gift of a caring nature, and when his grandma was alive he would stay for a week at times helping her and doting on her every need
“Then, as he got older, his mum wanted his loving nature to be shared.
“We thought the nursing home residents would love to see his smiling face and he is now a star among the residents, graciously walking them to the dining hall, serving their meals, topping up their drinks and asking them all about how they are and how their day has been.
“Everyone thinks he is just marvellous. And he enjoys his volunteering time here too, which shows as he is growing in confidence and maturity.
“It’s wonderful to witness.”
As the first to act and help people who need it the most, answering the call in times of need for the common dignity of all, International Volunteer Day recognises these relentless efforts.
So why not thank a volunteer today?
Students engaged in hands-on work
BY SARAH SCULLY
Horsham College leaders
hope to build on a successful pilot program that has set several disengaged students on hands-on career pathways.
The college partnered with Wimmera employment, education and training services provider Skillinvest to deliver the trades-based course for alternative program students.
The program is aimed at students aged 12 to 21 who have disengaged from mainstream education.
Assistant principal and head of alternative programs Adam Ross said Connect Ed focused on preparing students for post-school pathways, including further education and employment, through focusing on academic and social development.
He said Skillinvest’s multi-industry program allowed students to trial four trades – automotive, con-
struction, building and engineering, or welding.
“The students had an opportunity to complete a certain number of vocational hours, which were counted towards their year 12 studies,” he said.
Mr Ross said 27 students started the program, with 10 participants clocking up enough hours to complete a unit.
“Others part-completed the unit, but everyone who took part got a lot out of it,” he said.
“The program is for a group of kids who are generally disengaged from school.
“Horsham College’s alternative programs generally have a 53 percent attendance rate. With the Skillinvest course, the attendance rate jumped to 65 percent.”
Mr Ross said the students had provided positive feedback about the program and enjoyed the opportunity to trial several different trades.
“The trainers are local tradespeople, which means they were able to talk about the industry and being employed in the region,” he said.
“It has also opened up opportunities for apprenticeships.”
Mr Ross said three students who completed the program had chosen to do Vocational Education and Training – VET – courses in either automotive or engineering next year.
“It’s a great outcome,” he said.
Mr Ross said Skillinvest procured State Government funding to run the pilot program.
“Skillinvest will apply for the same funding to run the course again next year,” he said.
“The students have to do their basic literacy and numeracy courses, but this trades program provides them with real-world experiences.
“We’re thrilled with the results so far and we want it to be an ongoing program.”
Changing the face of alcohol
Horsham Rural City Coun-
cil mayor Pam Clarke has launched the municipality’s new alcohol cultural change project amid the colour and fun of Kannamaroo Festival.
Cr Clarke launched the Youth C.A.N. Project at Sawyer Park, encouraging people to ‘think before they drink’.
“There is plenty of fun to be had without having to drink excessively,” she said.
“The launch was a great opportunity for teens, parents, and members of the community to find out what the VicHealth Culture Change Initiative is all about while having fun trying out hip-hop dancing, practising handball target and playing colour powder wars.”
Youth C.A.N. is part of VicHealth’s Alcohol Culture Change program, led by Horsham Rural City Council with support from Federation University.
Council’s community services director Kevin O’Brien said the project’s overall goal was to shift the current cultural norm away from one of highrisk drinking, linked to peer pressure.
He also discouraged parents from supplying alcohol to their children. “The main aim of the project is to reduce pressure
to drink, provide alternatives to high-risk drinking and to achieve shifts in perceptions that the purpose of parties and gatherings is to drink excessively,” he said.
In the next 18 months, Youth C.A.N. will deliver a suite of projects including an arts and theatre performance program; a social media campaign; consolidation of school curriculum to ensure consistent messages about alcohol are shared; a parent network; and alternative alcohol-free activities for Horsham and district teenagers.
ing members of the public and schools attracted more than 30 entries.
The project’s youth advisory group members selected Paris Fiedler from Horsham College’s year eight VisCom class as the winner.
Paris designed a Youth C.A.N. – Changing Alcohol Norms – logo.
LEARNING: Horsham College students celebrate the end of a trade-based course that gave them a taste of several
opportunities.
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CHANGING NORMS: Tegan Jephson, Shidade Clark, Katrina Taylor-Campbell, Stephanie Castleman and Holly Britten at the launch of Horsham Rural City Council’s Youth C.A.N. project. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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Mayor: use it or risk losing it
Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Pam Clarke has urged West Wimmera communities to either embrace or risk losing a Wimmera Southern Mallee Community Transport Service.
Cr Clarke made the comments during the official launch of stage one of the project, adding that she was passionate about its development.
“My philosophy is that if Horsham is strong, its regions will be strong, and vice-versa,” Cr Clarke said.
“For this service to receive funding is just amazing and I congratulate everyone involved on four years of hard work getting it off the ground.”
A joint Transport for Victoria and Centre for Participation project, stage one of the planned three-stage service will enable Kaniva, Nhill, Jeparit, Dimboola and Pimpinio residents to access a weekly bus service to Horsham.
“The team has worked hard to fill the gaps for our rural communities and it is important we support this service,” Cr Clarke said.
“It’s vital for the sustainability of our towns. We deserve access to basic services to make our ability to live in these communities easier.
“Why should it be just Melbourne that has access to transport?
“I am passionate about this project and I’ll keep fighting for it.”
Centre for Participation chief executive Julie Pettett said although it felt like ‘an incredibly long time’ getting to the launch, it was fantastic to see the project get off the ground and worth the wait.
After spending four years developing a framework to establish a new service, Ms Pettett
said access to human services, non-emergency medical appointments and education were key areas where gaps were identified.
“Many small and remote communities have limited, or no, access to public transport,” she said. “We want to help our residents stay in their homes and regions longer, by reducing these transport barriers, and thank the government for its commitment to support us.”
Wimmera Southern Mallee Community Transport Service Steering Committee chair David Leahy agreed.
“Disconnectedness and isolation in rural areas is a major problem,” he said.
“A lack of access to transport leads to social disconnection and affects mental health and wellbeing, so it’s pleasing to see this service get off the ground, with more work being done to further improve large scale transport in the Wimmera.”
Mr Leahy described the uptake of the service as ‘exceptionally’ positive.
He said further uptake would highlight to the State Government that it was more than a pilot service – one that was both needed and become entrenched in rural and remote communities.
“It has grown into more than just a bus trip into Horsham,” Mr Leahy said.
“It is a step towards equalising services and I look forward to seeing the benefits it brings to our region.”
Mr Leahy highlighted the work of volunteers and said the Wimmera was ‘punching above its weight’ with its enthusiastic volunteers.
“We had volunteers knocking on the door asking how they could help, even before the service started, which was fantastic,” he said.
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Anzac bridge wins support
Prominent real estate agent
Wes Davidson has described Horsham’s pedestrian Anzac Centenary Bridge as ‘one of the best things that has happened’ in the regional city.
Mr Davidson, who lives near the bridge and has been following its progress, said the structure had opened a new dimension of social connectivity in Horsham.
“I live close by and I can see it is getting a lot of use,” he said.
“There has been a marked increase in traffic and it has provided a real injection of life into the river environment.
“It feels like the north and south side of the town are now suddenly closer together.
“Some of our Southbank neighbours are now walking to the supermarket instead of driving, which is great.
“What we’re seeing is a potential increase in community health and wellbeing for many people and a greater appreciation of our beautiful Wimmera River.
“I think it’s the best thing that has happened in Horsham that I can remember. There are no negatives.”
Mr Davidson said he had been so impressed by the pos-
itive impact the bridge was having that he could envisage a similar development happening on another section of the river in Horsham in the future.
“It would only be beneficial,” he said.
Many years ago a former bridge at the eastern end of Hamilton Street crossed the river to Horsham’s original golf course.
The Anzac Centenary Bridge connects Barnes Boulevard via Apex Island to Southbank.
The structure officially opened to the public last month.
BRIDGE BENEFITS: Cyclists enjoy an evening ride across Horsham’s Anzac Centenary Bridge.
Picture: MARK RADFORD
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Spreading Christmas cheer in Stawell
Community group, school, business and organisation representatives will showcase their Christmas spirit in a parade down Stawell’s Main Street on December 15.
StawellBiz presents a Christmas parade each year before the action moves to Cato Park for carols by candlelight, hosted by Stawell Per-
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O’Connor, left, from Nhill’s Cooinda, uses Federation handbells under the guidance of Hindmarsh Shire Council community development officer Michelle Farinha.
forming Arts Company Inc. StawellBiz’s Kayleen Urquhart encouraged the district community to attend the free festive events.
“The parade and carols offer an opportunity for us all to get together to celebrate Christmas and spread some Christmas cheer and spirit,” she said.
“The parade also offers a chance for organisations, groups and businesses to showcase themselves.
“There is a $200 cash prize for the best float.”
Ms Urquhart said people could email stawellbiz@hotmail.com.au or message the What’s on in Stawell Facebook page to become involved in the parade. The parade starts at 6.30pm. Carols by candlelight will start at 7pm and run until 9.30pm.
SPACi groups the ‘Young Ones’ and ‘Come and Sing’ will perform along
Celebration of abilities
Hindmarsh Shire residents celebrated International Day of People with Disabilities during a day of entertainment at Nhill Memorial Community Centre.
Hindmarsh mayor Ron Ismay welcomed people of all abilities to the event, which was moved indoors because of inclement weather.
Participants sang and danced, showed off their artistic skills, played games, practised making music with Federation handbells and shared lunch.
Cr Ismay said the dancing, choreographed by talented resident Janeth Rebarbas, was a hit with participants.
“Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to extend a big thank you to those that assisted on the day and particularly to those participants who travelled from away to attend,” he said.
People can call Michelle Farinha on 5391 4444 or email mfarinha@hindmarsh.vic.gov. au to provide feedback.
Murray to Moyne teams host event
East Grampians Health Service Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay teams are kicking off their fundraising by hosting a December Ararat Trash and Treasure Market on Sunday.
The market will be at Ararat’s Alexandra Hall from 9am to 1pm. The Murray to Moyne teams will offer a barbecue and cake stall.
The ‘Cranks’ and ‘Defibrillators’ will raise money for new outdoor play equipment for the health group’s Ark Toy and Activity Library.
This year the teams’ goal is to raise $15,000.
The Ark Toy and Activity Library has been operating for more than 30 years, offering a borrowing service of toys,
Last week the Australian Wool Market suffered a slight correction after the significant rises experienced in the proceeding weeks. Despite a reasonably large offering of over 49,000 bales the market managed to bounce back into positive territory once again. With only two sales to go before the annual three-week Christmas Recess, buyers were keen to secure market share whilst the opportunity presented itself. As a result, all types and descriptions across the entire merino spectrum came under intense buyer scrutiny. The increase in prices was gradual rather than extreme, as buyers had to slowly increase their levels to secure market share. By the time the hammer fell, rises had generally increased by 15 to 30 cents across the board. The Benchmark Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) recorded a 7 cent increase to close at 1676 cents. Notably, this is 298 cents above the level of the corresponding sale of last season, an increase of over 21%. The skirting market experienced similar movement to the fleece, gradual increases rather than dramatic rises. Main buyer interest was focused on wools carrying less than 2.0% vegetable matter or those exhibiting excellent additional measurement results. The crossbred market defied the other sectors and continued its downward trend. Prices were generally discounted by 10 to 25 cents. Buyers were very selective with their purchases, any lots that were poorly prepared were often overlooked and, as a result, suffered the greatest reduction in price. The oddment market has continued its strong climb upwards. The increase in levels was also gradual, resulting in the three carding indicators recording an average increase of 3 cents. Washing lambs (<0.3% vm) were extreme as buyers attempted to purchase these types before the small buying window closes for the year.
with Stawell City Brass Band and choirs from St Patrick’s, Stawell and Stawell West primary schools.
SPACi president Tracey Erkelens encouraged people to sing along.
She said the community could join in a range of popular carols.
“Interspersed in the program we will also have different groups performing a variety of carols, from the well known to the more unusual,” she
said. “It is going to be a great night. There will be a variety of regional vendors selling food and drinks.
“We will also be selling glow sticks and Christmas tattoos as a fundraiser for next years carols.”
SPACi is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation.
“We rely on sponsorship from local businesses to put on this event for the community,” Mrs Erkelens said.
games and puzzles for children with special needs. In recent years it has extended the service to people in aged care and mums and babies groups.
Next year the toy library will relocate to the East Grampians Health Service’s Community Health Centre, which is undergoing extensive redevelopment.
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Kealy ups ante following crashes
Two truck crashes within days on the same road near Willaura, one with fatal consequences, sparked Member for Lowan Emma Kealy into action in State Parliament.
Ms Kealy, in addressing parliament, said the incidents had compelled her to again call for ‘urgent and immediate’ State Government money to fix country roads.
She said her deep concern regard-
SEEING GHOSTS: Oscar O’Brien as Ebenezer Scrooge leads fellow Kick up the Artz performers in a rehearsal for Scrooge’s Christmas. Kick up the Artz is a Horshambased program incorporating acting and creative movement training. Scrooge’s Christmas is based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The play is about Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man well-known for his miserly ways, who is visited by a series of ghosts. These ghosts help Scrooge see the error of his ways and he looks to change into a generous and kind-hearted human being. The performers will present Scrooge’s Christmas at Horsham Town Hall on Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 2pm. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 concession and are available online at www. horshamtownhall.com.au or the town hall box office.
Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
ing the safety of country roads was realised when a truck driver lost his life on Maroona-Glenthompson Road.
She said while a formal accident report and police investigation were pending, people at the scene had told her they suspected the truck had run off into a six-inch drop-off on the road shoulder.
She added another truck accident on the same road occurred the following week, with reports a pothole
might have been involved in the incident. “Truck drivers are using the Maroona-Glenthompson Road in higher-than-usual numbers due to the closure of an alternate route at Rossbridge,” she said.
Ms Kealy said the State Government had more than a year to ensure the Maroona-Glenthompson Road was in a suitable condition to handle additional truck traffic.
“Terrible road maintenance has resulted in numerous potholes and sig-
nificant drop-offs on the shoulders,” she said.
“This road, like many roads in the Lowan electorate, is simply too narrow for heavy truck traffic, is riddled with potholes and significant shoulder drop-offs and is unsafe to be a major truck route.
“It is simply not good enough that our roads are so poorly maintained, that locals are putting their lives at risk when people are just doing a job they love, taking the kids to school or
going to footy or netball training. Fortunately in the second instance the driver survived and I acknowledge the excellent response by our vital Country Fire Authority volunteers from the Willaura brigade who attended both accidents.
“Premier Daniel Andrews and his Labor government must immediately reverse their extensive cuts to the country roads budget and reinstate the Nationals’ $160-million Country Roads and Bridges Program.”
New name
Barwon Centre Against Sexual Assault has changed its name to The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre.
The name change follows Barwon CASA’s merger with Minerva Community Services in December 2016 and is designed to reflect the organisations’ shared vision, purpose and values of respect, integrity and courage. Centre chief executive Helen Bolton said the organisation remained committed to offering specialist sexual assault and family violence services across the Barwon, Wimmera and Western Melbourne areas by taking steps to ensure people affected by sexual or family violence were able to start their journey toward recovery. She said the centre’s new name was ‘bold, relevant and states our purpose clearly’.
Horsham’s branch of The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre is in Roberts Avenue. People can call 5381 1211 for help.
Giving a little means a lot
Uniting Wimmera is encouraging Wimmera people to think of others less fortunate than themselves when planning for Christmas and has called for gift donations.
Executive officer Wendy Sturgess said Christmas was supposed to be a wonderful time of the year.
“But for many, particularly people experiencing illness, family violence, homelessness or crisis, it could be the most difficult time of all,” she said.
“In the Wimmera we are seeing a rise in people of all ages who are sleeping rough, experiencing financial difficulties or fleeing family violence coming to our services for help.
“At Christmas time and through until the end of March this demand rises by about 30 percent as more people struggling to make ends meet reach out for help.
“Imagine being a child on Christmas day, full of the hope that Christmas brings, only to discover that there’s nothing under the Christmas tree?
“Imagine being the parent who’s had such a hard year –they can’t give their children a proper Christmas?”
Ms Sturgess said people donating a gift this Christmas would be delivering the joy and magic of Christmas into the homes of people who needed it most in the community.
“Last year, thanks to the wonderful support of people throughout the Wimmera, we gave out 491 gifts, $1430 in gift cards and more than $6500 in cash donations, spreading the joy of Christmas far and wide,” she said.
“We need community support again this year so we can help every person who comes through our doors for support.”
Ms Sturgess said there were various ways to support vulnerable people this Christmas.
“You can make a donation at any Target store as part of the Target and Uniting Care Christmas Appeal, or drop off a gift at participating businesses, Toyworld Horsham, Country Essentials in Warracknabeal, West Wimmera Health Services Allied Health Department in Nhill, or our Uniting Wimmera office in Horsham.
“Gifts will then be distributed with the help of the Salvation Army to Wimmera families.
“Alternatively, donations of non-perishable food items can be delivered to the Christian Emergency Food Centre in Horsham or cash donations can be made by visiting www. givealittle.org.au.”
Ms Sturgess said cash donations would go to the purchase of Christmas presents or provide emergency relief to people in need.”
Uniting Wimmera, previously Wimmera Uniting Care, is a founding agency of Uniting.
National Christmas campaign
Shoppers in Horsham in the lead-up to Christmas can help families affected by cancer.
National cancer charity Redkite predicts financial assistance for children and young people affected by cancer will be in higher demand this holiday season due to rising travel and living costs.
Head of fundraising Isobel Lindley said new findings showed the need for financial support among cancer patients was 15 percent higher across Victoria at Christmas.
Coles has launched a national Christmas campaign to raise money to help Redkite provide financial and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and their families.
From now until Boxing Day, Horsham shoppers can purchase a $2 Redkite donation card at Coles – with 100 percent of proceeds going to Redkite.
Customers can also buy a $1 gingerbread man, with 20 cents from every sale going directly to Redkite until Christmas Day.
“Unfortunately cancer does not stop at Christmas and the pressure on families can be heightened when a child or young person is in hospital or very sick,” Ms Lindley said.
“By providing financial support, we can help with essentials like putting petrol in the car for those endless trips between hospital and home.
“Thanks to the generosity of Coles and communities across Victoria, every card or gingerbread man purchased can make an enormous difference to the lives of families facing their child’s cancer.”
GIVING: Riley and mum Meredith Knoop make a donation at Uniting Wimmera in Horsham for people in need this Christmas.
unit manager Maree Markby, surgeon Nikki Campbell and Wimmera Health Care Group Foundation chair Graeme Hardman with the Navigator Wireless Gamma Probe System donated by the foundation.
Donation to help cancer treatment
A$50,000 Wimmera Health Care Group Foundation donation means more Wimmera people will be able to avoid major surgery to remove lymph-node glands as part of cancer treatment.
The donation has gone towards a Navigator Wireless Gamma Probe System for sentinal node identification.
Surgeon Nikki Campbell said the acquisition meant people could have a procedure that targeted affected lymph nodes, instead of removing all the lymph nodes in the armpit, in the Wimmera.
“This is obviously a smaller
operation than removing all the lymph nodes, so that means less recovery time,” she said.
“Having the surgery closer to home, loved ones and support networks is so important.
“Also, when you don’t remove all the lymph nodes there aren’t the same risks of complications such as lymphodema. We are very thankful the foundation has purchased this equipment.”
Foundation chair Graeme Hardman said the group was happy to donate the money for the equipment.
“This is a great investment and is in line with our support of the Wimmera Cancer Centre,” he said. “It reinforces the founda-
tion’s vision to provide quality healthcare in our region.
“The new surgical equipment will provide our community with the most up-to-date treatment for breast cancer and melanoma patients, eliminating some of the need for patients to travel large distances to receive treatment.
“Statistics show one in three people in the broader Wimmera will be touched by cancer, making it so important we have treatment available in our regional health centre.”
WHCG Foundation has pledged $420,000 over six years to the Wimmera Cancer Centre project and has so far contributed $210,000.
Grant
to build ‘tiny homes’
Uniting Wimmera leaders are thrilled the community health and services organisation is one of 220 youth-focused groups across the country to receive a 2017 Commbank Community Grant.
The community grant is an allocation of $10,000 each year for three years and will help fund a unique pilot program that uses ‘tiny homes’.
The tiny homes will provide temporary housing for an increasing number of 14 to 17-year-old children experiencing homelessness.
Uniting Wimmera chief executive Wendy Sturgess said the Building Tiny Homes concept had yet to be trialled in the region and she believed it would be an innovative way to tackle homelessness alongside wider support services.
“Young people will be involved in the design process of building their own tiny home, creating a sense of ownership so that it really feels like home for them,” she said.
“The project will also offer support services to help young people achieve stability, as well as build on their strengths and independent living skills.
“In the past year, 116 young people have accessed Uniting Wimmera’s services and of these 102 were at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
“Receiving some funding for a project like this really will help change the lives of young people in our community.”
People keen to learn more about or support the project can call project co-ordinator Clare Jones at Uniting Wimmera on 5362 4000.
PROJECT WIN: From left, Uniting Wimmera client engagement and ChildFIRST manager Josh Koenig, Building Tiny Homes project co-ordinator Clare Jones, Commbank Horsham branch manager Peter Trask and agribusiness executive Marc Thomas.
Former mayor to lead Ararat group
Former City of Ballarat
mayor Judy Verlin will chair Ararat Rural City Council’s new Rating Strategy Advisory Group.
Ms Verlin has a strong background in municipal rating strategies and has been appointed independent chair of the group, which will meet for the first time this month.
Municipal Association of Victoria senior economist Trevor Koops has the external rating expert role.
Ararat chief executive Allan Bawden said the council received a strong cross-section of applications during the expressions of interest period.
“We have ended up with good
representation of ratepayers on the Rating Strategy Advisory Group from the farming, residential, industrial and commercial sectors,” he said.
Mr Bawden said he expected the group to meet on Wednesday next week.
“A citizens jury, or similar structure, will also be convened to review the RSAG findings, and the results of this process will also be presented to the council,” he said.
Ararat ratepayers who successfully applied to join the group are Jane Goninon, Andrea Hamilton, David Hucker, Sam King, Rhys McAskell, Colin McKenzie, Norma Cosson, Nancy Panter, Terry Pye, Stephen Reid, Robert Sanders,
Steve Shannon, John Walter and Peter Wigg.
Municipal monitor Janet Dore, Mr Bawden, and Ararat Rural City Council officers Don Cole, Alistair Rowe and Jenny Woolcock will support the group.
Formation of the Rating Strategy Advisory Group was one of the recommendations from a Commission of Inquiry into Ararat Rural City Council. The commission was established to look at the council’s governance processes in the development of its budget, including its consultative processes and the capacity of the council’s administration to deliver good governance for the council and the community.
Art Matters showcase
Art Matters will launch its Summer Show exhibition and dance demonstration on Monday next week.
Art Matters enables people living with a disability to participate in a broad range of art projects.
The Summer Show opening will be in Horsham’s Jubilee Hall in Roberts Avenue at 7pm.
A Wings of Summer parade will follow at 8.30pm, with participants making their way from Jubilee Hall to Horsham Town Hall.
The Light in Laneways public art exhibition will be launched in the laneway alongside the hall in Pynsent Street and the opposite corner of the Ward Street car park.
Horsham Rural City mayor Pam Clarke will open the exhibition, featuring work of artists from the Artz ConneXion program.
Cr Clarke said the council’s Public Art Committee had developed the Light in Laneways program to activate the city’s laneways.
“The laneway project has created a unique opportunity for the work of 12 of the Artz ConneXion artists to be highlighted in an ongoing way across the year,” she said.
“These talented artists have also been working with Mary French to create amazing lighted-winged puppets which have featured at the Nati Frinj festival parade and silo show.”
Artz ConneXion artist support worker Anthony Pelchen said the artists made surprising and creative projects.
“For the Summer Show the artists have buried themselves in the excitement and frenzy
MOVEMENT: Art Matters Shake ‘n’ Groove members Erin Kearns and Adam Werner rehearse for the group’s Summer Show launch.
of painting,” he said. “Some are based on the unique camera obscuras and others either representational or abstract that capture the full voice and imaginative expression of the artist at this time or place.”
New to Art Matters this year is the Shake ‘n’ Groove program for dancers between the ages of 12 and 20, led by Shake ‘n’ Groove dance support worker Amy Anselmi.
“This new dance and performance troupe have been a delight to be part of,” Miss Anselmi said.
“We cover a huge range of dance including dance skills
training, body awareness, improvisation, fitness, creative movement, choreography, and performance.”
Shake ‘n’ Groove has so far entertained audiences at the Nati Frinj, Richard Morris Memorial Concert and Kannamaroo. The Summer Show exhibition will be open daily from December 12 to 15, between noon and 2pm.
Entry to the show is free.
People can call cultural development officer Jillian Pearce on 5382 9594 or 0417 821 076 for more information on Art Matters.
Community funding available
Member for Mallee Andrew Broad has urged organisations in his electorate to apply for federal funding under the second round of a Building Better Regions Fund.
He said applications for the funding round had opened with the stream supporting further job creation and economic growth across the Wimmera, Mallee and Mildura.
The Building Better Regions Fund has two separate streams, one for infrastructure projects and one for community investments.
Mr Broad encouraged organisations with project ideas that would drive economic growth to apply. Applications close on December 19. More information is online at www.business.gov.au/ assistance/building-betterregions-fund.
Grampians in mix at tourism awards
Grampians tourism businesses have performed strongly at Victorian Tourism Awards.
Dunkeld’s Royal Mail Hotel won gold awards in Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services and Deluxe Accommodation categories.
Other attractions also did well, with Parks Victoria winning gold for Specialised Tourism Services, Halls Gap’s Golton in the Gap won silver for New Tourism Business and Eerie Tours, operating out of Ballarat but running tours of Ararat’s Aradale Asylum, won bronze for Cultural Tourism.
Golton in the Gap, owned by Roslyn and Daryl Hill of St Helen’s Plains, will feature on television program Postcards on Saturday.
Gariwerd Motel at Halls Gap and Hamilton’s Best Western Lakeside were nominees in a Standard Accommodation category.
The awards program attracts and promotes the state’s best tourism operators across regional Victoria and Melbourne.
In their 33rd year, the awards attracted 126 entries, with 73 business entries achieving a score of 75 percent or above, determining them as winners.
Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman congratulated all finalists from across the Grampians.
“The quality of entrants to the Victorian Tourism Awards this year has been outstanding and proves the attractions and experiences in the Grampians region continues to expand,” he said.
Grampians Tourism provides a leadership and co-ordination role in the development of tourism in the region, advocating on behalf of the region’s tourism industry and marketing the region as a key destination for visitors.
Mr Sleeman encouraged tourism businesses in the Grampians Tourism region to enter the annual awards.
He said Grampians Tourism provided mentoring support for businesses for eligible award submissions.
Award for Dimboola Brownie
Julia Hastings is the first Dimboola Brownie Guide to earn the Guiding movement’s Junior BP Award.
Girl Guides Australia Grampians regional manager Marion Smith presented Julia with the award at a ceremony at Dimboola Guide Hall last week.
To achieve this award, Julia, 9, completed 12 tasks over the course of a year, including Guiding traditions, community service and sustainability and life skills. Julia was a member of Dimboola Brownies for more than three years and is now a member of the Horsham Guides.
RECOGNITION: From left, Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman with Golton in the Gap owners Roslyn and Daryl Hill, at Victorian Tourism Awards.
State body calls for decentralisation
One of Victoria’s most influential business peak bodies has called for further decentralisation of State Government departments and agencies.
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry also wants the process that involves shifting agencies to regional areas to occur within five to 10 years.
The call was among priority recommendations at a Victorian business summit that outlined how regional Victorian businesses would play a significant political role leading up to next year’s State Election.
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mark
Stone said the regional agenda recommendations, one of four key themes discussed at the summit, were aimed at increasing competitiveness in regional areas.
“Regional Victoria has great potential for further economic growth and our recommendations will enable this growth to occur,” he said.
“Sustainable regional growth will not happen by chance, however, and the next State Government must make regional economic, investment and employment growth a priority.”
Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy were speakers at the summit and outlined their visions for Victorian businesses for the year ahead.
The Victorian Chamber has run a series of statewide workshops this year to hear the key issues affecting Victorian businesses.
From the workshops it identified 26 priority recommendations, out of a total of 125 policy recommendations.
Priority recommendations for the regional agenda are:
• Further decentralise key State Government departments and agencies to regional locations and implement a five to 10 year reform timetable.
• Develop an overarching Regional Victoria Growth Strategy that includes a comprehensive population plan to ensure Victoria’s regions share the prosperity associated with the growth of the state’s population.
Sharing the spirit of Christmas
Stawell and district residents have an opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a decked out hall during St Peter’s Lutheran Fellowship’s annual tree festival.
Committee member Lois Nuske said participants were in preparation mode for the weekend’s event, now in its 13th year.
“There is no set theme for this year’s festival, but it is hoped that the feature ‘tree’ will encourage everyone to reflect on the meaning of Christmas,” she said.
“As well as the displays of trees, decorated mantelpieces, parcels and so on, there are stalls, refreshments, children’s craft activities, face-painting, lucky dips, a quiz trail, carol singing and entertainment.”
Entertainment starts at 1.30pm and includes performances by Stawell Secondary College Band, Bonnie Mellor and Stawell Performing Arts Company members.
A Jacobs Well stand will offer Christian Christmas cards and gifts and a children’s craft program will run from 10am to 3.30pm.
Trees will be formally judged on Friday evening, but all visitors to the festival will have an opportunity to vote for people’s choice winners.
Public voting finishes at 1.30pm on Sunday.
“It is our hope that the creative displays will prepare your hearts for a true celebration of Christmas, so please come along, admire the trees, be entertained, join in the carols, and enjoy refreshments with friends,” Mrs Nuske said.
The Stawell Christmas Tree Festival will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, followed by carols by the trees with Stawell Brass Band.
The festival will run from 10am to 3.30pm on Sunday.
Entry is $5 for adults and free for children under 15.
• Finalise a site for Melbourne’s third major airport in the southeast, maximising opportunities for private sector investment.
• Investigate a new fast rail service between Geelong and Melbourne and Ballarat and Melbourne.
• Increase the payroll tax threshold to $850,000 from July 1, 2019.
• Support the implementation of the Shipwreck Coast Masterplan.
• Encourage state and local government investment in existing and new food clusters.
• Investigate establishing an Enterprise Zone at Avalon Airport, unlocking a key development site, consolidating infrastructure, attracting business and creating jobs.
Recommendations span four key areas – energy and resources, liveability and the visitor economy, small business and jobs and regional Victoria.
“Victorian businesses across the state made it clear what they need from their political leaders,” Mr Stone said.
“The Victorian Chamber has been advocating for some of these recommendations previously and others are new to political parties campaigning ahead of the next election.
“The message from Victorian businesses around the state is that they cannot be ignored.
“Their concerns are common for tens of thousands of small to medium-sized businesses.”
O CHRISTMAS TREE: Stawell Christmas Tree Festival committee members John Simpkin and Lois Nuske select decorations for their tree.
Forty Winks
A&C Carsales
Allan & Trev’s Workwear
Amour Beauty
Betta Home Living
Bondys Contractors
Cooks of Horsham
Dellars BBQs Galore
Driscoll, McIllree & Dickinson (Horsham & Nhill)
Earles Horsham
Eleanor Clark Furniture & Bedding
Ella Bache
EW Bulte
Geoffreys of Warracknabeal
Harvey Norman Bedding Horsham
Harvey Norman Computers Horsham
Harvey Norman Ararat
Harvey Norman Electrical Horsham
Harvey Norman Furniture Horsham
Hermans Interiors
Home Hardware Nhill
Horsham Amcal Pharmacy
Horsham Cyclery
Horsham Lanes & Games
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Increased market share expected from Nissan Australia as new boss takes the reins
New direction
Under the guidance of new managing director Stephen Lester, Nissan Australia is confident it can reverse its downward sales trend and bolster its dwindling passenger car range with ePower electric vehicles and other new models.
For the first 10 months of the year, Nissan Australia’s sales have shrunk 15.4 percent year-on-year to 49,936 units in a new-car market that has grown 0.5 percent.
Mr Lester said the company was working hard to boost its sales and realign the Australian arm with the wider Nissan Motor Company strategic plan.
“First and foremost, we don’t discuss future sales numbers, but I would
say in general the objective, of course, is to increase volume, increase share, increase dealer mindset and improve on all key performance indicators of the business,” he said.
“Part of that is certainly working with the team in Dandenong south and helping make sure we’ve got the business oversight and rigour required to operate at a very high level.”
The decreasing sales volume was one of the reasons cited for the departure of former Nissan boss Richard Emery in August, but Mr Lester would not be drawn on specifics of the plan to reverse the car-maker’s fortunes.
“I’m not going to give you too much by way of the business strategy, other than to say I think there is a lot of things we can do and can do quite
quickly,” he said. “The key is to focus on integrating the dealer feedback and to take the expertise within our organisation and create a culture that is both willing and capable of change.
“I’ve said a few times tonight, there are no sacred cows in the business, we need to really overturn and look at everything we’re doing, ask critical questions and decide how we are going to do things moving forward.
“Saying ‘we’ve always done it this way’ is not an acceptable answer at this stage of the game.”
To give Nissan a stronger market presence, Mr Lester revealed the Japanese car-maker would study the passenger car segments closely to see if a model could fill the ‘glaring gap’ left by the discontinuation of the Altima, Micra and Pulsar.
“We’re always looking at the product portfolio, there’s no question about that,” he said.
“The bright side is we have a portfolio that is SUV rich in a climate that is seeing SUVs continue to expand and passenger cars continue to diminish.
“That’s not to say passenger cars are irrelevant.
“The topic really comes back to how do we best plan which car or cars are right for the Australian market specifically, and there might be offerings out there that are not right or do not fit.
“The reality is we need to make some decisions very quickly and with good analysis of what a return to the car or passenger car segment will mean.”
Mr Lester also revealed that since arriving in the country he has imple-
mented some reorganisation to better align the brand for the planned uplift.
“The first step was to get together with the team and meet all of the departments on a very broad and very far-reaching basis, to get out and meet the dealers, to hear from them,” he said.
“So we’ve restructured some aspects connected to the dealer council, which will then go on and enable us to generate feedback more quickly and to be more responsive to the marketplace.
“We’ve done some restructuring within the office, realigned some teams, moved some people around.
“I’m very happy to say that it’s not a case where we’ve had to change the size of the organisation in any way, shape or form.”
– Tung Nguyen
Kia Cerato set for a boost
KIAMotors Australia expects its all-new Cerato small car due next year to continue the current model’s four-year sales growth streak.
So far this year, Cerato sales are up 45.1 percent, helping Kia Motors Australia to become the fastest-growing mainstream car brand in the nation.
Due to be unveiled at the Detroit motor show in January, the safer, more sophisticated version of Kia’s top-selling model is expected to arrive in Australia in its sedan form in mid2018, with the hatch landing about two months later.
Kia Motors Australia chief operating officer Damien Meredith said Kia expected to sell about 20,000 Ceratos this year – well above the record 13,111 sold last year.
“We will do 20,000-plus next year,” he said.
So far in 2017, Kia has sold 15,977 Ceratos, meaning the company needs to sell an average of 2000 a month over the remaining two months of the year – double what it achieved in November and December last year – to achieve the 20,000 mark predicted by Mr Meredith.
However, Kia has shown it can sell more than 2000 Ceratos in a month, shifting a record 2452 in the end-offinancial-year sale in June.
Kia is offering the entry-level Cerato S hatch and sedan with free automatic transmission at $19,990 driveaway, including no deposit and no repayments until February 2018. Similar driveaway offers apply to all other variants across the Cerato range.
Mr Meredith said the new Cerato would take a step up, not only getting a complete redesign but also higher safety specification at entry level and higher levels of connectivity across the range.
Although the current Cerato has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, it lacks some new-generation crash avoidance aids such as forward collision warning and lane departure warning that will be necessary for five-star qualification under tightened ANCAP rules in 2018.
As Kia is committed to five-star ratings on all its vehicles, we expect even the cheapest Cerato to have these features in the new generation.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all current Cerato variants except the base Cerato S, but judging from Mr Meredith’s comment that connectivity would be improved, we expect these facilities – and the bigger touchscreen and MP3 compatible audio that goes with them – to also appear across the range in the new model.
Cerato is Kia’s best seller in Australia, ahead of the Sportage medium SUV with 11,606 sales year to date, Rio light hatchback, 5894, and Sorrento large SUV, 3934.
Sales of all these models are all running ahead of last year, driving up combined Kia sales by a tick under 30 percent – the largest increase of any mainstream motor company in Australia this year.
This is on top of the 26.5 percent jump in sales last year when Kia sold 42,668 units.
This year, Mr Meredith predicts Kia will sell a record 54,500 units, a figure so precise because that is all the stock his company can lay its hands on from the Korean factories.
– Ron Hammerton
ON THE UP: Kia’s Novo concept –
Range Rover steps up flagship
The most luxurious Range Rover yet was unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover on the eve of the Los Angeles motor show, where it was shown to the public for the first time last week.
Costing a tick under $400,000 in Australia for the supercharged V8 version, the facelifted long-wheelbase SVAutobiography flagship boasts a fridge capable of holding two bottles of wine for rear seat passengers who can enjoy a cold drink while stretching out in 1.2 metres of legroom and relaxing on sumptuous leather seats that not only recline by 40 degrees but offer a hot stone massage and heated rests for calves and feet.
Buttons on a cabin-length centre console allow the two back-seat passengers to close the rear doors without reaching for a grab handle, as well as deploy rear tables and fire up the 4G Wi-Fi or 10-inch TV touchscreens.
The seat-back-mounted screens feature what JLR calls a digital butler, allowing passengers to swipe information from one screen to the other.
Complete with a clock from highend watchmaker Zenith, the superluxurious Rangie appears to be JLR’s response to a number of high-end luxury SUVs from rivals such as Maserati and Bentley.
All that luxury will cost, however, as
Australia pricing will start at $372,400 plus on-road costs for the 4.4-litre V8 diesel – a hefty $24,789 above the similar variant in the current range.
The price of the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 version jumps $26,189, to $398,900 plus on-road costs – by far the most expensive mass-produced Range Rover in this market.
The refreshed Range Rover SVAutobiography is scheduled to arrive in Australia about May or June, about two months after the rest of the 2018 Range Rover range lands in showrooms in March.
Land Rover chief design officer
Gerry McGovern describes the SVAutobiography as the epitome of luxury, comfort and refinement.
“Our standard-bearer for quality and precision exemplifies the attention to detail and sophistication that has been a hallmark of our most luxurious SUV stretching back almost 50 years,” he said.
Although the SVAutobiography will come with a variety of powertrains overseas – including JLR’s new plug-in petrol-electric hybrid – JLR Australia has elected to go with a
TAKE A SEAT: The long-wheelbase Range Rover SVAutobiography has only two rear seats, but what seats they are.
similar two-variant range as before – a 415kW supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8 and a 250kW 4.4-litre diesel.
The stretched SVAutobiography sits on a 3120mm wheelbase – 198mm longer than the standard 2922mm version – hence the extra rear legroom.
Land Rover says the revamped ‘executive class’ seats, with deep foam cushioning and quilted stitching, will be central to the appeal of the SVAutobiography, each unit of which will be hand-finished at JLR’S SVO Technical Centre.
Electrically operated, the rear seats
are separated by a hidden fridge that, if wine is not your go, can also hold four 600ml bottles.
The right-hand seat can be folded to accommodate longer loads. In the back, a power-deployable ‘veneered loadspace floor’ can be optioned by customers who want luggage loading to be ‘easier than ever’.
The SVAutobiography will be unveiled in LA alongside the extreme Discovery SVX, Range Rover Sport SVR and standard-wheelbase SVAutobiography Dynamic. – Ron Hammerton
Algae forces Walkers Lake closure
Walkers Lake near St Arnaud is closed following confirmation of blue-green algae.
Northern Grampians Shire mayor Tony Driscoll said the popular recreation lake was closed after tests confirmed the presence of potentially harmful algae.
He said while the timing of the lake’s closure was unfortunate, the health and safety of visitors was the deciding factor behind the move.
“While the council understands this is one of the peak times for use of Walkers Lake, the health of both our residents and visitors to our
1. What is the world’s largest continent?
2. What metal, growing rapidly in international demand, is also the lightest of all metals and the lightest solid element?
3. A linguist is someone who is skilled in, studies or works on what?
4. Johnson-Asahi is redeveloping its Wimmera base at Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal at Dooen. What product does Johnson-Asahi primarily export?
region must remain our number-one priority,” he said.
“Blue-green algae can have quite harmful effects on the health of both humans and animals, which is why we urge people to avoid contact with the water.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and keep the community informed of any changes or updates.”
Further tests will be carried out in the next month to determine whether the lake will be reopened to the public.
5. True or false? Antarctica is pushed into the earth by the weight of its ice sheets. If the ice sheets melted, the continent would start ‘springing back’ slowly, taking about 10,000 years to rise 500 metres.
6. What is a baby rabbit called?
7. Famous police inspector Sir Frederick Pottinger, 1831–1865, known for dogged pursuit of bushrangers, especially Ben Hall, died from a gunshot wound from whose gun?
8. Goannas, easy to find in the Wimmera for people who know where to look, are also known as what type of lizard?
9. What was the name of the debut album released by provocative 1970s Australian musical band Skyhooks?
10. Generally speaking, what is a common spadefoot?
second album was Ego is Not a Dirty Word. 10. A type of frog native to Wimmera wetlands.
abdomen while boarding a moving coach. 8. Monitors. 9. Living in the Seventies. The band’s
litters of up to nine young each time a year. 7. His own. He accidentally shot himself in the
True. Areas of northern Great Britain and Scandinavia are rising about half a metre a century based on a similar scenario following the last ice age. 6. A kitten. Rabbits can have multiple
Answers: 1. Asia. 2. Lithium. It plays a key role in new-age batteries. 3. Languages. 4. Hay. 5.
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Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 9.1.2.3
Lotto Numbers: 8.13.20.22.26.31
A good period to trust your intuition in most aspects and in financial dealings it should be spot on. Someone could help you to achieve what you have been hoping for.
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5.3.2.7
6.10.18.20.22.25
been hoping for some changes to take place and during this period it looks very much that it soon will. Your love life should be blooming and some romantic times ahead.
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Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 8.3.2.6
Lotto Numbers: 1.17.20.26.33.38. Changes are about to happen but try not to rush in. Interesting people to meet from the past and some surprises in your love life, so not a dull period at all.
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Good period for enterprises with partners and joint business ventures should prosper. Try to be calm with people who are obviously not in a good mood.
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Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 8.3.5.4
Lotto Numbers: 7.14.21.28.33.35
If hoping for a fair hearing of your ideas at the work place you must state your case clearly and without provocation. You seem to be a very popular person during this period.
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Lucky Colour: Rose Pink Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.1.4.3 Lotto Numbers: 6.11.20.26.36.41
Big changes that could see you travelling a lot. If on the look out for a new partner this could be the time to find the right one, very good romance wise.
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LOCAL TRADE DIRECTORY
Servicing your white goods the Betta way
With 50 years’ combined experience, Josh Eldridge and Stuart Sanderson offer a onestop shop for all your household appliance repairs.
Horsham Betta services a wide range of appliances, such as air-conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, microwaves, stoves, dishwashers and more.
Josh and Stuart will travel across the Wimmera, Western District and beyond. They have even been across the border to Penola!
If you think you are out of range for your household goods to be serviced, think again.
Call Horsham Betta today on 5381 2207. You can even drop into the store at 156 Firebrace Street, Horsham, during business hours, 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
LOCAL TRADE DIRECTORY
DANS PLASTER & RENDER
Border Collie pups, black and white, chocolate and white, male and female, 6-8 weeks old, purebred, wormed, vaccinated, vet checked, microchipped and ready to go, Black and white $750 each, Chocolate and white $950 each microchip # 991001001112502-10
Contact Brendan Hogan Ph 0439971754
Liquid Nitrogen cattle semen container, 5C 20/20, lasts for 16 weeks when filled, top and bottom containers of 850 polls and full French Charolais bulls semen that won grands, suppresmes, nationals, interbreeds, from such major shows as Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Rocky’s
0418537927
Beef exp QLD, great chance to start a successful cattle stud from a returned cattle breeder success, make an offer and it will certainly be considered
$1200ono Also Charolaise embryos for sale from some of these bulls and overseas bulls, enquires welcome Ph 0402749413
Mixed chooks, guinea fowl, indian runner ducks from $10 Ph 0428564676
Peachface and Fisher Lovebirds, variety of colours, from $20 Ph 0428832058 Stawell
Purebred Ragdoll kittens, 2 blue bicolor, 1 blue mitted male, microchip # 956000009498868/011/9519060, genuine inquires call or text $450 Ph 0438724055
Rambler 2 axel horse float, 1970 model, GC, March reg x17921
$3000ono Ph Kevin 0428504245
Show budgerigars all colours, english blood lines $25 each Ph 0428730777
for displaying teddy bear collection $200 Ph 53823833
Antique property sale poster Ph 53826350
Antique timber meatsafe cot, flywire enclosed with mattress, keep pets, insects away from baby $400 Ph 53823833
$15,000ono Ph 53821166 or 0417368112
2003 Regent Cruiser single axle caravan 16’, roll-out awning, full attachable annex, electrolux
1
Poll Hereford Bull, 14mth old, very quiet, very well bred $1800 plus Gst Ph 0429434340
2 Canvas Dog Kennels $30 each, Ph 0414829805
Alpaca herd guards $400 plus gst
discounts Melrose Alpacas Banyena Ph 0407835578 mandfburchell@gmail. com
Alpaca herd guards x 3 $210 plus Gst, will not seperate, mature age Ph 0402293486
Alpaca wethers for sale $400ea Ph 0417531989
Australian Shepherd x Red Kelpie pups , 16wks old, vaccinated, wormed, microchip # 978102100257742/9420/8298/7629 $500 Ph 0429954836
Budgerigars, consistently winning exhibition aviary, quality birds, new batch of young birds now available, young birds continually available, price to sell Ph 53824389
Budgerigars, young suitable for pets, finches Gouldian Star and Double Bar finches Ph 0447080439
Budgies for sale $10each Ph 0417533579
Bull, Murray Grey/sqaure meter, brown bull, DOB Dec 2014, compact muscly build, inspection welcome, delivery available in local area $2999 inc Gst Ph Donna 0428994210 Warracknabeal
Classic 80L fish tank with aqua one stand, all accessories $300 Ph 0400259588
Staghound pups, hunting bloodlines, male and female, vet checked, microchip # 953010002011954/2177
$350 Ph 0419355301
Standardbred mare & gelding gelding black 16hh unbroken, mare bay 15hh green/broken, ex-trotter, sweet horses need experienced trainers/ riders, best of homes only $500 each Ph 0404157484
Thoroughbred mare 4y/o, Lucy Blue, beautiful brown mare, cooperative nature, suit show/hack or breeding $1100ono Ph 0428846285
Tropical fish, convict circhlids or bristle nise catfish $10each or 3 for $25, $5 from each purchase goes to anti-cancer Ph 0474159010 after 6pm
Complete Royal Doulton dinner set plus tureen and extra plates, St James design $400 Ph 53581526 Diecast 1/43 scale model cars, Ford Falcons, starting from $50 each Few remaining Ph 53574217 Diecast 1/43 scale model cars, mainly Holdens, starting from $30 each Few remaining Ph 53574217
2011 Jayco Eagle, battery pack, water pump, full annex, as new $18,000 Ph 53543252
2013 Jayco Swan, flies and awning, suit new buyer $22,000ono Ph 0459021802 AH 2015 ZIF 6” Kokoda force 2, ex-trail offroad caravan many extra, EC, suit new buyer $70,500 Ph 0488234599 7x4 Camper Trailer, large three rooms, registered, as new $4750ono Ph 0400249388
9 Person tent only been used once, fly never used $400 Ph 0427840342
Airborne Edge Trike Rotax 582, fully equipped trailer, full instruments, full set of travel covers, 1 helmet, air borne edge wing, 2 headsets, all in GC $7500 Ph 0428519879
Approx 20 steel railway sleepers $18 each Ph 0427990533
ATV Atomic quad bike, ferial 250cc, 2 valve, 2015 model $1500 Ph 0408812773
ATV Loncin quad bike 110cc $350 Ph 0408812773
ATV Yamaha quad bike, Moto 4 110 $500 Ph 0408812773
Ballrace Turntable $650 Ph 0428989234
Batteries, 4 x Trojan T-1275, deep cycle flooded batteries, suit Yamaha 48v golf cart, 30mths old $100each Ph 0400174837
Bench Grinder 6”, 150mm double end (no stones) $30 Ph 0408504029
Mark 3 series Triton work centre with Makita 9 1/4” saw and extension table $350 Ph 0400674371 Ararat
Men’s Florsheim slip leather shoes, 2 pairs, size 8EE, Portugal black and Portugal burgundy, never worn, still in box $120 pair ono Ph 53811515 after 6pm
Metal cut off saw $1600 Ph 0408501643
Mountain Bike and Kayak Combo, engineered trailer built to suit both bike and kayak, comes with all life vest, paddle, waterproof bags, fishing net and other accessories $1000 Ph Josh 0428099363
Mouse proof steel lockers, ideal for staff personal clothing $50ea or two for $80 Ph 53822636
Mower home made ride on cutting deck, 1300 wide 1.3 metre, mini motor runs well, 3 wheels $1700 Ph 0427776537
Narva fog lamp kit ‘oval’, brand new $60 Ph 0408504029
Nerine bulbs, several varieties from $50 per 100 Ph 53542542 Moyston. New bricks, Selkirk Iron Stone, 2990 over ordered $1000ono Ph 0408824222
New Season Oaten Rye, grass hay $15 per roll Ph 0428504817
Newport inflatable boat with watersnake electric motor $999ono or will separate Ph 0427840342
Old centifical water pump, 100mm, pto driven, high volume, GC, needs tyres $250 Ph 53527043
Vennings Grouper with vanguard, 9hp motor $5000ono Ph 53871405
Purpose built go kart trailer, Forte manufacture 2012, front door access, holds two karts, room for storage at front, includes two go karts, arrow frames, Yamaha J and RL Leopard engines, comes complete with starter, track module, wheeling frame, arrow racing suit, trailer as new, both karts Leopard, GC $10,500 Ph 0427904209 or 53904209
Saia oat seed 17T at $500 plus Gst a ton Ph 0427838221
Shed clean out, hyd pump control and valve, air seeder fan smallair, fire unit new motorpump, flat top trailer 6x8”, never used, heavy duty wheels, stubs, axles and more, prices and details Ph 0428944462
Shelves , open, KD hardwood bookcase/collectables/retail display, 360cmx20cm D x 60cmH, EC, can email photo $250 Ph 0439101170
Single axle car trailer, 4.3m x 1.8m with new roll on roll off sheep crate, new elec brakes, sandblasted, new paint etc $4000ono Ph 53562406 or 0409255218
Sphere security alarm, inc remote control Caravan $75 Ph 0408504029
Spinning wheel and accessories plus quantity of wool to spin $200 Ph 53596244
Sunbeam shearing grinder, double ended, includes clamp and spanner, very GC $600 Ph 0400999412
Table tennis table with bats, balls and net, folds up $60 Ph 53521547
Tarpaulin 12mx3m strong heavy tarp, ex billboard $110 Ph 0428504359
Tebco Transporter Tricycle, as new, with helmet and hips vest, never used
$1500 Ph 0497014265
Ulitmate free standing heater, VGC
$700 Ph 0400579340
Bodyworks
Chefs
Handmade spinning wheel, excellent condition $150 Ph 53541380 Willaura Leaf stopper gutter guard, 70m woodland grey, value over $800, brand new still in boxes, best offer Ph 0428911273
LG 8kg dryer, works perfectly $650 Ph 0475627642
Plants
Wool Press Ajax, single box $130 Phone 0417538886 Ararat
2 steel diesel fuel tanks on stands $700 each Ph 0427990533
2 Talon chainsaws, 14”, works well $100 Ph 0458687009
2011 CAN-AM Outlander 400 4x4 Bike,1200kms, automatic, always shedded, comes with rollover protectiononly added this year,1240hrs on the clock $5200 plus Gst Ph 0427848280 for further information
275 AMP MIG welder $400 Ph 0408501643
Fish tank, Aqua one, 1200x600x450, 285L, with cabinet, tropical fish and accessories included Ph 0437834827
Generator 2.5 Kipor $1250 Ph 0417291007
Generator 2.5 KVA Mishto, near new condition $650 Ph 0437688336 Glass door display cabinet bookcase $280 Ph 0439329646 Golf clubs, bag and buggy, mens r/h, as new $450 Ph 0490659360
OzTrail tent cabin type, 12x15, 2 room, brand new, was $1450 sell for $950 Ph 0407750274
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Set of 20x 8-5 commodore rims, black and tyers, 90% $1200 Ph 0427825158
scooter Burgman 200, 3600kms, heated grips, as new, reg till 11/18 1W6JU $5000 Ph 0438823864
Suzuki JR80, as new $1600 Ph 0428528990 Triumph Daytona 955i 1997 model. 39339km, reg XS168,
Steel Ute Tray, to suit 2012 Hilux $1,200 Ph 0407535836
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2013 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 5-door hatch, manual, red, sport 3cyl, 1.2L petrol, great run-around car, very fuel efficient and economical, regularly serviced, rego due Nov, bluetooth, aircon, central locking, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, non smoking owner selling due to upgrade, 22,500kms, 1DJ6ZX $7500 Ph 0438702675 Ararat
98 Mazda Bravo ute , new tyres and windscreen, 12mths rego, VGC, 116,055kms vin # mmouny06100109590 $4000ono Ph 0427820411
AU Falcon XR8 Tickford, 12mths rego, new tyres, 129,000kms, PEK655 $6500 Ph 0427423609
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2006 Mazda 6 MZR CD, lovely looking car in carbon grey, EC, leather seats and base sound, rego 01/18, 6 sp manual, 2.0L turbo diesel, RWC, full service history, very economical over 1000 kms to a tank, 198000 kms, UNT 187 $6500 Ph 0431009018
2008 Hyundai Getz, 5spd manual, new timing belt and water pump, 208,000kms, XFU529 $4500ono with VIC RW, rego till 04/03/2018 and interior detailed or $4000ono as is without rego Ph 0429637551 and leave a message if no answer
2009 Proton Jumbuck only 38,457kms, manual, power steering, aircon, just serviced, new battery, full service history, front brake rotors, RWC, XLS297 $9000 Ph 0427844838.
Holden Rodeo 1999 single cab 2WD petrol, manual, steel tray back and two sides drop down, tow bar. 105,000km, long reg, RWC, PQT597 $4000 Ph 0408133292 Ararat
2009 BMW 12i E88 MY09, 2 door convertible 4 seats, 4 cylinders 2.0L petrol, 6spd auto, custom red leather seats, sapphire black, cruise, bluetooth, alloys, front side and curtain bags, full service history, 75,000kms
Hyundai Terracan CRDi SLX 2006, 56,000km manual, reverse camera, tow bar, selling due to health reason, no further use, URH006 $14,000ono Ph 0428820812
Mazda BT50 4x4 Diesel, 2007, 8’x6’, steel tray, bull bar, 9000lb winch, tow bar, cruise control, full service history, 180000kms, reg UQL516 $15,400 Ph 0439340317
REDUCED 2013 Camry Atara 2.5 S, white towbar, tint windows, heaps of extras, as new, 51,000kms, ZWL993 $14,000 Ph 53866114 ah
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XR5 Turbo Focus, 2007, 6spd manual, 2nd owner, full ford service history, cruise, immaculate cond, genuine sale, RWC, 130,000kms, WTC942 $12,000 Ph 0408038175
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2009 Holden SV6 sedan, EC, RW, full service history, 119,400kms XHG988 $13,800 Ph 0418504987
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The application is for a permit for Subdivision of Land (3 lots) and associated works.
The applicant for the permit is Ferguson Perry Surveying Pty Ltd.
The planning permit application reference number is 5.2017.73.1.
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Part Time Grounds Keeper
Longerenong College is currently seeking a Grounds Keeper; 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
• Ensuring the College grounds are kept clean and tidy
• Maintenance of garden beds and other grassed areas and
• Minor maintenance duties and facility support
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Certificate 3 in Sports Turf Management (Greens Keeper) Apprenticeship
Skillinvest, on behalf of a local Horsham business, are seeking an enthusiastic, committed person who enjoys outdoor work.
The successful candidate will study Certificate 3 in Sports Turf Management.
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• Enjoy working outdoors.
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• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Horsham
The Senior Technical Officer is responsible for the establishment, maintenance and harvesting of high quality field trials involving pulses, oilseeds and winter cereals in Horsham and surrounding areas. Maintenance and operation of farm machinery, along with supervision and training of staff are important functions of this role.
For appointment to this position you will demonstrate –
• an understanding of plant breeding and/or crop production systems plus agronomic knowledge in pulses, oilseeds and cereals;
• ability to run high quality trials in a range of crops, including sowing, maintenance and harvesting of trials;
• capability in the safe and effective use and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment, skills with vehicle based real time kinematic (RTK) auto-steer equipment, as well as hand tools, chemicals and horticultural materials;
• ability to work either independently or as part of a team, to operate under minimal supervision with a high level of initiative and effective time management skills;
• good oral and written communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with a range of people; and
• computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.
For a confidential discussion, please call Dr Garry Rosewarne on 0477 616 759.
For further information on the position, and position description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and refer to 020942.
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• $49,216 – $63,201 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed Term, 3 years and 14 months
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Horsham
Work with research scientists and other technical assistants to support research projects within the molecular pulse breeding program at Horsham. You will be engaged in breeding and germplasm enhancement research for lentils, field peas, chickpeas and faba bean.
The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate –
• an understanding of concepts in plant breeding and/or crop production systems;
• a willingness to learn, lead areas of work, complete work in a timely manner and a desire for continuous improvement;
• capability in the safe and effective use of farm machinery, farm and laboratory equipment, hand tools, chemicals, and horticultural materials;
• ability to accurately observe, collect and prepare data from the field and glasshouse experiments, and to accurately follow instructions;
• ability to work independently and as part of a team, to operate under minimal supervision and show a high level of initiative and effective time management skills
• effective oral and written communication skills; and
• computer skills and an ability to collect, record and process experimental data using Microsoft Excel and other software.
For a confidential discussion, please call Dr Garry Rosewarne on 0477 616 759.
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Veteran golf
Wimmera District Veteran Golfers Association members will take part in their regular stableford competition at Stawell Golf Club on Monday.
Latest competition involved 79 players competing at Horsham Golf Club with Mal Elliott from Grange club winning an A Grade trophy with 38 points. Ron Bailey, Stawell, was runner-up on a countback with 37. B Grade award went to Horsham golfer David Salter, also with 38 points, winning from Tony Rees, Chalambar, 37.
Horsham’s Ben Whiley scored the round of the day to win a C Grade prize, with a fine 41 points from Geoff Wynne, also from Horsham, on 38. Nearest the pins: Second, Graeme Moncrieff; fourth, Trevor Taggert; 11th, John Pola; 15th, David Salter.
Creasey wins
Horsham Golf Croquet: Saturday, division one, F. Creasey 2-24, M. Pope 2-20, division two, R. Devlin 2-23, R. Rees 0-18, division three, D. Scott 1-16, P. Murfett 1-7; Thursday, division one, I. Rees 3-23, S. Price 2-21, division two, R. Devlin 3-23, G. Price 1-20, division three, P. Murfett 0-9.
Bald successful
Kalimna Park croquet, Horsham: Saturday, association handicap, K. Bald d Y. Watts 26-20, F. Pearson d I. Jackman 20-15, J. Hill d K. Blake 15-14, K. Blake d H. Phillips 16-11.
STATE REPRESENTATIVES: Wimmera netballers, from left, Grace Manserra, Eloise Wills, Maggie Caris and Lavinia Fox are representing Victoria at the 10th Pacific School Games in Adelaide.
State netballers in form
Four Wimmera netballers are in strong contention to win medals at the 10th Pacific School Games in Adelaide.
Horsham’s Maggie Caris and Edenhope’s Lavinia Fox are part of Victoria’s 15 and under team, while Grace Manserra and Eloise Wills, both of Horsham, are competing in the state’s 12 and under side.
Maggie and Lavinia have previously represented the state, with Lavinia part of a gold medal-winning team at School Sport Australia games in 2015.
Eloise and Grace are representing Team Vic in netball for the first time.
The 15 and unders defeated Northern Territory 53-16 and South Australia 38-30 on Sunday. On Monday, Team Vic triumphed over Budgies Indigenous Netball 56-23 before holding off New South Wales in a thriller, 35-32.
The girls continued their unbeaten run yesterday, enjoying a strong 37-9 win
over India in the morning before beating Queensland 38-18.
The Victorians will play Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania ahead of semi-finals tomorrow afternoon.
The teams will contest preliminary finals on Friday morning ahead of a grand final that afternoon.
The 12 and under Victorian team is also enjoying a successful tournament, defeating South Australia by five goals and Western Australia by six on day one.
Day two saw the Vics claim a three-goal win over ACT ahead of a seven-goal victory over NSW. Victoria defeated Northern Territory 27-11 on Monday before suffering their first loss, to Queensland, 27-29.
The 12 and unders are still scheduled to play Budgies Indigenous Netball twice, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT, NSW and Northern Territory.
Two weeks washed out, finals now loom
With Christmas just around the corner and weather forcing the cancellation of the past two rounds of Stawell Friday night tennis, the club is hoping for a clear sky this week to start its spring competition grand final.
Mother Nature has interrupted the new format of concluding a season of tennis before school holidays, but hopefully the final can occur without interruption.
The grand final will be between Frewstal and Stawell Toyota. Frewstal put points on the board early in the season to finish on top of the ladder.
Toyota might have been lucky to hold on to second spot as the teams below it lost the opportunity to climb the ladder in the final few weeks.
In the only encounter between these two teams in round three, Frewstal took the points by seven games, so a
close contest can be expected. Stawell Toyota will be hoping its captain and club number-one-ranked male Blair Hart can get the side off to a good start against finals specialist Howard Dunn.
The other match-up that will have a major influence will be between the two most improved junior players who have stepped up to senior tennis this year in Frewstal’s Zayne Hall
and Toyota’s Jonah O’Shannessy. The women’s section might see a slight advantage to Frewstal, so if Stawell Toyota is to win, winning matches in the mixed doubles sets might be the key. Farrrers Tyrepower and David O Jones Mitre 10 will battle it out for pride in a consolation final before presentations and end of season celebrations.
– Glenn Troeth
City to host title
Astring of top-line players will gather in Horsham for a Victorian Masters Squash Association tournament early next year.
Association president Lou Morsch announced Horsham had won the rights to host the summer tournament on February 15, 16 and 17.
Organisers expect the event to attract up to 150 of Victoria’s top masters men and women players as well as contestants from Tasmania, NSW and South Australia.
Mr Morsch said interest in the tournament was extreme.
“Nearly everyone I have spoken to in the masters squash community plans to attend the Horsham tournament,” he said.
“At this early stage, I know of at least five players who are travelling from Tasmania and there will be well over 100 Victorians.
“I think the interest is augmented by the fact that most of them have never played at Horsham or visited there.”
Mr Morsch said he was pleased with the response to the tournament from Horsham Squash Club and Horsham Rural City Council.
“The club has worked hard to
make this tournament happen and I know it is doing everything it can to have its courts ready,” he said.
“It’s a big opportunity for the club and the town, and we are pleased the council has also recognised that and shown its support.”
Horsham Squash Club members are busy preparing their six-court facility for the big weekend.
Club coup Club president Chris Warrick said while Horsham had hosted regional tournaments in the past, this was the first time his club had secured a state tournament of this magnitude.
“It’s going to be enormous for our club and a great opportunity for the town,” he said.
“We are investing time and money into upgrading our facility so that player and spectator comfort will be at a premium.
“Squash of this level has never been played here before, so we are expecting good crowds to attend the games.
“For that reason, we want as many people as possible to be able to watch in comfort.”
Mr Warrick said the tournament would also provide a
chance for players from the Wimmera and beyond to compete in a major event.
“There are plenty of great squash players in neighbouring towns like Nhill, Stawell, Ararat and Donald who would not normally play at these tournaments but would find the Horsham tournament ideal for them,” he said.
“We are also expecting to entice players from Warrnambool, Hamilton and as far away as Millicent, South Australia.”
Horsham Rural City mayor Pam Clarke said she looked forward to welcoming the athletes to the region.
“Hosting national and international sporting events is something we do extremely well here,” she said.
“I am delighted the VMSA has chosen Horsham for such an important event and we look forward to them taking advantage of the amazing facilities, hotels and cafes we have to offer.”
VMSA events are open to men aged 35 and older and women aged over 30. Tournaments regularly include players in their 70s and often 80s who still have a healthy, competitive drive.
Breuer to coach interleague
Horsham Saints premiership coach Shayne Breuer will lead Wimmera Football League’s senior representative team next year.
Football officials announced his appointment at Monday night’s Wimmera league annual meeting.
He will lead the Big W against Bellarine Peninsula league in Victorian Country Championships in May at a Wimmera venue yet to be announced.
AFL Wimmera Mallee general manager Stephen McQueen, in confirming the appointment, said Breuer won the job from a list of high-quality candidates.
“There was interest shown by a handful of worthy candidates but officials believed Shayne had the runs on the board and fitted in perfectly with the philosophical approach of the league,” he said.
“He is a tremendous leader, strategist and most importantly, has a strong affinity with players.”
Breuer, 45, played with Kalkee before signing up with SANFL club Woodville West Torrens where he was drafted with pick 70 to Geelong in 1993.
He played 71 games with the Cats between 1994 and 1996 before shifting to a then fledgling Port Adelaide, where he played 54 games between 1997 and 1999, kicking the first goal for the Power in AFL competition. He led Horsham Saints to a breakthrough Wimmera league premiership flag in 2016 and backed up the success with back-to-back titles.
Breuer has taken over the reins from Minyip-Murtoa’s John Delahunty, who coached the outfit in 2016 and 2017.
LEADER: Horsham Saints premiership coach Shayne Breuer, centre, will coach the Big W senior team in 2018.
Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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BY SARAH SCULLY
Horsham Hornets will look for an explosive start against Swan Hill when they return to their home court on Sunday.
The Hornets have retained top spot on the Country Basketball League north-west conference ladder after defeating Mildura Heat in a thriller.
The Horsham outfit triumphed the home side by three points in overtime, 80-77.
Coach Cam Bruce said while he was pleased to snare the win, there was room for improve-
Top start in volleyball school titles Hornets to fire early
ment. “I was happy with parts of our performance and I was happy with the result, but I feel we didn’t come ready to play and they did,” he said.
“They set the tone early with their aggressive style of play, which is something I want us to do.”
Tim Pickert top-scored with 31 points and Bruce said several players stood up at different stages of the game.
“Jake Hobbs really found his feet near the end of the game and he shot some crucial buckets in overtime,” he said.
“Mitch Martin and Jezza Mc-
Wimmera teams have had a dream start to their 2017 Australian Volleyball Schools Cup campaign after two days of play.
Horsham St Brigid’s College year-nine boys team competing in division two recorded two wins, beating Brighton from South Australia 3-0 and St Paul’s, Queensland, 2-1.
A St Brigid’s College year-nine girls team scored a first-up win against Santa Sabina, NSW, 2-1 in a confidence-boosting result.
The girls have been improving with each training session and the result will give them great confidence going forward.
Round-eight results
Men Horsham Hornets d Mildura Heat 80-77
Millicent Magic d Ararat Redbacks 86-78
Mt Gambier Lakers d Ararat Redbacks 101-57
Women Millicent d Ararat 107-38
Kenzie also impressed and held their own in overtime.”
The Hornets defeated Swan Hill convincingly the first time the pair met, in round two.
“It was their first game so I’m expecting them to be tougher
Murtoa College year-nine girls also started with two wins, against Riverside, NSW, and Willunga, SA, and are on track for a big tournament.
These girls have developed well and are showing that development in the way they play. They know their roles and all are contributing when called upon.
The tournament didn’t get off to the start the open boys division-two team from Murtoa expected, going down to Unley, SA, in two sets in its first game.
Horsham College year-10 teams were right
this time around,” Bruce said. He said under-16 squad members Sam Breuer, Ben Hobbs, Austin McKenzie and Harley Pope would sit on the bench this week.
“I’m hoping to get them all on the court at the same time,” he said. “It will be great experience. They are all 14 and 15-year-old kids and they are the future.”
The Hornets play the Flyers at Horsham Basketball Stadium at 2pm. The Lady Hornets are coming off a bye and will kick-start Sunday’s action at noon.
Ararat Redbacks fell short of victory at the weekend and have a rest this week with a bye.
Care back to best
Horsham trainer Paul Preusker and recent stable acquisition Doctor Care returned to the winners circle at Mount Gambier.
The seven-year-old lined up in the 1550-metre Blue Lake Handicap with stable rider Holly McKechnie aboard.
Doctor Care began well and stalked race leader Knightof therealm, which set a good early tempo. The son of Gallant Guru made his presence felt at the 500-metre mark, putting the acid on the pacemaker.
Doctor Care had to fight hard all the way down the straight, as Evenmoreaction was finishing strongly.
In a tough display, Doctor Care dug deep to record a longneck victory. The win was Doctor Care’s seventh in a 27-start career, for $203,770 in earnings.
Halcyon flies at the mount
Consistent Stawell trainer Dane Smith also shared the spoils at the rescheduled Mt Gambier Cup meeting, recording a winner in the last event.
The Smith yard had its restricted class galloper Halcyon lining up over 1400 metres at benchmark-60 level, with Jeffery Maund in the saddle. The veteran mare box-seated just behind the speed and got the charmed run. Halcyon continued to travel well, looming into the race before the turn.
The daughter of Show A Heart ambled up in the straight, fighting hard for a gutsy half-length win. Halcyon recorded her fifth win, in 41 starts, for stake money of $71,426.
in their opening matches, going down 1-2 in both boys and girls games.
Both teams were competitive and will take great confidence despite the losses and will improve with each game.
The schools cup continues tomorrow with all teams moving into crossover matches.
Thursday is when the teams, if they make the top three in their pools, start to get serious because good results on this day sets them up for medal matches on Friday.
– David Berry
200-1 Deanne’s delight
Stawell trainer Deanne Taylor recorded her first winner in two years, when Real Finniss bolted in at 200-1 at Terang. Real Finniss lined up in an 1850-metre benchmark-58 event, with Kassie Furness riding, coming off some previous patchy form. After a brief battle for the lead, the son of Real Saga found the front. From there, Real Finniss dictated the race beautifully.
Rounding the home turn, Real Finniss gave a strong kick and put a space on his rivals. The seven-year-old eventually dashed away for a comprehensive three-length win. – Josh Mackay
Runners set for gift
Sprinters from across Australia are set to again use the T. H. McDonald Memorial Ararat Gift on December 16 to sharpen up for a big year of professional running.
Ararat Highland Sports Society will again present the long-time meeting at Alexandra Oval in an event the sport’s insiders use as an early form gauge for the Stawell Gift.
Society president Joe Perry said a two-mile race was now part of a nine-event program.
He said as well as the 120-metre gift, there would be women’s and under-20 events and races across 70, 400, 300, 1600 and 3200 metres.
“It will also feature events for Little Athletics, which has become an integral part of the carnival,” he said.
Mr Perry said the expectation was that runners from Queensland, NSW, South Australia and possibly other states as well as Victoria would run in Ararat.
“It’s not the biggest gift meeting
in the state but it’s been running for a long time – more than four decades – and it really is a sneak preview to what happens at Stawell,” he said.
“We usually get quite a lot of good runners coming out from South Australia because they need to have competed in a certain number of Victorian events to get to Stawell. This leads to good running and good competition.
“And every runner who comes to Ararat loves running on our track. Our grass track is one of the best in Australia – it’s open and well grassed and ideal for getting the runners ready for Stawell.”
Stawell Athletics Club has a deep involvement in the Ararat meeting, along with many other professional running events across Victoria.
It is responsible for all starting, judging, marshalling and everyday running of the day.
Ararat also has a reputation for producing home-grown professional sprinting talent.
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND: Horsham Little Athletics participants will compete in the 2017 Victorian Track Relay Championships in Melbourne on Saturday. Horsham under-11 girls and under-12 boys teams will contest the clubbased competition, with the under-9 boys just missing out on state qualification. The under-11 girls will compete in an 800-metre medley relay with the under-12 boys representing Horsham in 100m and 200m relays. Several other Horsham club members will form part of Western Country Region teams at various age levels and relay types. Athletes to qualify include Greta Arnel, Rouxle Le Roux, Jordan Nitschke, Thomas Taylor and Noah Horvat. The championships will be at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. Pictured from left, are Lachie Hobbs, Thomas Naylor, Jordan Nitschke, Jeremy Kemp, Sebastian Le Roux, Jackson Hoffmann, Kyah Livingston, Alisha Jorgensen and Ada Binney, who all won gold at the Western Victoria Country Regional Relay Championships in Ballarat.
Jostle after wash-out
BY ONE SHORT
Grampians Cricket Association officials called off play at the weekend due to widespread rain.
The big winners from this decision were clubs that had already secured points the previous Saturday.
Swifts-Great Western was a winner, having already secured maximum points.
The 10 points allowed it to jump to the top of the ladder.
Aradale’s first-innings points allowed it to marginally advance ahead of Tatyoon, while a drawn game between Buangor and Youth Club allowed Youth Club to retain second position and leave last year’s premiers still outside the four.
A new two-day match begins this week with the star attraction being a clash between third-placed Tatyoon and fifthplaced Buangor at Tatyoon.
Neither side performed with the bat in the last round, with Tatyoon scoring just 23 and Buangor 102, so the winning edge must be gained through an improved batting performance.
Jarrod Blandford has proven the key to
the Hawks innings. If he fires, the Hawks usually put together a reasonable score. If not, anything is possible.
Jack Ganley and Callum Baker will prize Blandford’s wicket above all others.
If they fail, the lot will fall on spinners Lachie Oddie and Chris Jerram.
For its part, Tatyoon will target Jerram and Jacob Bates as key wickets, and this task will fall upon Michael Harricks and again Blandford.
Another match that will hold interest is a Pomonal-versus-Aradale clash at Pomonal.
Both sides were victors last round and will be keen to keep winning.
Matt Grinham will be hoping to take his current good form into this match with both bat and ball, while Aradale will again look to Brent Tate and Travis Horvatek to repeat last week’s demolition of Tatyoon.
Luke Jordan and Scott Sparks led the way with a fine opening stand of 62 last match.
A repetition will see the Tigers well on the way to setting Aradale a challenging target.
The remaining matches see the top two
teams pitted against the bottom two teams, with Halls Gap revisiting Stawell’s Central Park, where it suffered outright defeat against the Combine.
Youth Club will fancy its chances of repeating the dose and gaining the maximum points.
Halls Gap has many young players, who although outclassed at the moment, are gaining valuable experience, which will benefit them in the future.
Players such as Charlie and Rikki McIntosh and Jedd Gay are gaining valuable experience at the top level.
Youth Club also contains emerging talent, but the difference is that the Clubbers have more experienced players within their team.
Navarre hosts new ladder leader SwiftsGreat Western at Navarre and will need to improve on its 121 of last match.
Navarre has the batting talent in its top order to post a competitive score, but its bottom half is letting it down, and against the association’s meanest bowling attack, the Grasshoppers too, have to concentrate or disaster might strike.
Another chase looms
BY DEAN LAWSON
Jung Tigers will need to score at an average of 3.7 runs an over in the latest Horsham Cricket Association run-chase to emerge at Horsham City Oval this season.
The Tigers’ lengthy batting list has the talent to make Rupanyup-Minyip’s target of 282 for victory, but whether it has the discipline, patience and purpose needed for the assignment remains to be seen.
Rupanyup-Minyip’s experienced duo Travis Hair, 129, and Adam Carter, 79, settled in on the batsman-friendly track last week to set the foundations for the big score.
Jung Tigers won the toss and bowled, hoping to extract life from a greener-than-usual wicket, and had early reward with Pat Laffy appearing particularly dangerous coming downwind.
But Carter settled the ship with his trademark laconic and defiant style, opening the door for his big-hitting teammate to make the most of the stiff breeze and short straight boundaries.
Hair’s knock was an example of controlled power hitting and included several sixes that either smashed into the grandstand or sailed over the top. His outstanding partnership with Carter appeared set to rocket the score well beyond the 350-run mark.
Tigers skipper Tyler Neville, running out of options, then called on rarely used leg-spinner Conor Lawson to bowl into the wind, and the plan worked. With pace off the ball the runs suddenly became harder to find and Hair holed out trying to maintain his domination over the attack.
The Tigers, despite veteran Leigh Funcke holding them up with an important 37, then clawed their way back into the game.
Downwind leg-spinner Angus Adams removed the dangerous Carter and off-spinner Jake McLean and David Puls cleaned up an inexperienced tail.
Rupanyup-Minyip clearly remains in the driver’s box seat with runs on the board, but if recent results are any gauge, the Blue Panthers’ attack, headed by workhorse Brent
Hudson, Ryan Metelmann and Corey Morgan will need to bowl well.
Other round-seven games appear foregone conclusions with Horsham Saints already 1-49 in chasing a BlackheathDimboola score of 104 and Homers on track to win outright against Laharum. Blackheath-Dimboola ran into an eclectic Horsham Saints attack on the turf at Dimboola and struggled to establish enough meaningful partnership.
Josh Carroll, 4-14, Tony Caccaviello, 2-5, and Zac Hamerston, 3-24, did most of the damage for the visitors,
while Luke Werner, 23, Lachie Watts, 19, and Ash Clugston, unbeaten on 18, offered the main resistance for the Bulls. Carroll, 17 and Matt Combe, 6, will resume the Saints’ chase on Saturday, with Corey Smith, 23, the only wicket so far to fall.
Horsham’s Sunnyside Oval is so far a scene of demolition after Laharum limped to 58 off 44 overs before Homers responded to be 0-105 off 28 by stumps.
Joint skippers and new-ball operators Jarred Combe, 5-13, and Craig Britten, 2-4, and Eddie Landwehr and Simon Hopper, 3-23, caused all sorts of problems for the Mountain Men.
Glenn Doyle, in only his second hit for Laharum, topscored with 20 and Ben Peucker made 19.
Sandy Hodge, 36, and allrounder Jason Kannar, 53, will resume unbeaten at the crease on Saturday in a contest likely to involve a declaration.
Homers are sure to fully test the mettle and nerve of the Laharum players who face a huge task of keeping the bleeding to a minimum.
ACROSS CRICKET
Horsham
How they stand: RupanyupMinyip 281 (T. Hair 129, A. Carter 79, L. Funcke 37; D. Puls 4-41, J. McLean 3-54), v Jung Tigers, Homers 0-105 (J. Kannar 53no, S. Hodge 36no) v Laharum 58 (Jarred Combe 5-13, S. Hopper 3-23), Blackheath-Dimboola 104 (J. Carroll 4-14, Z. Hamerston 3-24) v Horsham Saints 1-49.
Grampians
This week: Two-day round, Halls Gap v Youth Club at Central Park, Stawell, Navarre v Swifts-Great Western, Tatyoon v Buangor, Pomonal v Aradale.
Last week: Buangor 102 (C. Slorach 3-27) drew with Youth Club 4-54, Pomonal 3-136 (L. Jordan 36, B. Thomas 34no, M. Grinham 30) d Navarre 121 (A. Slorach 40, C. Wilkinson 26, J. Hannett 25; M. Grinham 4-13), Swifts-Great Western 2-177 dec (R. Peters 100no, D. Joiner 43no) d Halls Gap 53 (H. Heffer 7-17, M. Brilliant 3-20) and 49 (J. Parkin 4-23, M. Heffer 3-9, R. Peters 3-9), Aradale 9-132 dec (R. Wood 27, S. Turner 26; J. Blandford 3-23) d Tatyoon 23 (B. Tate 6-11, T. Horvatek 4-10).
Ladder: Swifts-Great Western 28 points 2.33 percent;
Aradale 24, 1.04; Youth Club 22, 1.91; Tatyoon 22, 1.88; Buangor 16, 1.27; Pomonal 6, 0.75; Navarre 6, 0.58; Halls Gap 0, 0.18. West Wimmera
This week: Competition resumes on February 3. Last week: Kiata 132 (J. Cramer 64; B. Pollock 3-31) d Nhill 113 (M. Delahunty 20, R. Dodds 20no; L. Albrecht 4-27), Winiam 8-139 (J. Gurry 102no; J. Preston 4-26) d Jeparit 121 (A. King 40, B. Keller 24, T. Inkster 22; A. Merrett 5-18). Ladder: Nhill 30, 1.19; Jeparit 24, 1.01; Kiata 18, 1.01; Winiam 12, 0.75. Wimmera-Mallee
This week: Birchip v Donald, Jeffcott v St Arnaud, Marnoo v Brim-KellalacSheep Hills, St Marys, bye. Last week: Jeffcott 146 (D. Atkins 72, B. Haddow 60no) d Brim-Kellalac-Sheep Hills 143 (L. Somers 45, M. McPherson 28; O. Hier 3-11), Marnoo 4-150 (L. Whitbourne 56no, S. Lang 32, B. Cameron 26) d Birchip 8-147 (J. Boyle 68no; D. Lang 4-34). Ladder: Brim-KellalacSheep hills 40, 2.32; Jeffcott 30, 1.41; Marnoo 24, 1.28; Donald 21, 1.17; Birchip 21, 0.76; St Arnaud 15, 0.53; St Marys 3, 0.36.
Travis Hair
Sport
Vol. 20 No. 23
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Running into form
Jackson Hoffmann shows off his style on his way to winning a 400-metre race during Horsham Little Athletics competition at Horsham’s Cornell Park. Jackson will be part of a Horsham contingent competing in 2017 Victorian Track Relay Championships in Melbourne on Saturday. He will represent his club in an under-12 relay team. Athletic youngsters from across the state are primed to represent their clubs and regions at the titles. Horsham details, Page 50.
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Pharmacy Horsham customers will enjoy easier access to a wider range of products following an extensive renovation of the Darlot Street store.
Pharmacy co-owner Stuart Hall said the Horsham business had continued to evolve to meet community needs and expectations since it first opened its doors in 2013.
“We started our latest project, a major renovation, in August this year,” he said.
“It has been a massive job. We have added an extra 100 square metres to the building.”
Mr Hall said upgrades had improved the health and retail sides of the business.
“We have a lot more bays, from about 130 to 180, which allows us to showcase more stock,” he said.
“We now have wider aisles, which makes shopping easier and more enjoyable for customers because they have more space.
“We have also improved our signs, which are illuminated throughout the store and make it easier for our customers to locate what they are looking for.
“It is all about providing an enjoyable, easy shopping experience.”
The revamped store includes a larger beauty space, complete with a ‘beauty station’ where customers can trial product testers and seek advice from trained staff.
Co-owner Cobie McQueen said Priceline had a vision to be Australia’s leading health, beauty and wellbeing retailer.
“We are dedicated to being first with beauty trends, specialist advice and the best prices,” she said.
“Priceline works with leading make-up artists and the big beauty brands, so our customers can have the latest beauty advice at their fingertips.”
became a co-owner of the Horsham store in 2015 and has enjoyed considerable success with the business.
She was crowned Priceline Pharmacist of the Year for 2015-16 and collected the Wimmera Young Business Person of the Year 2016 accolade.
Priceline Pharmacy Horsham is no stranger to recognition. The store won Priceline Pharmacy of the Year Australia 2014-15 and Priceline Pharmacy of the Year Victoria in 2015-16.
Staff member Matthew Meek was judged Price-
line Retail Manager of the Year Victoria in 201516.
Mr Hall said the store employed 27 staff, including five full-time pharmacists.
“Renovations have included a revamp of our pharmacy services section, which has made it more user-friendly,” he said.
“The new layout allows greater access to pharmacists along with improved privacy for customers who wish to ask questions.
DEDICATED: The team at Priceline Pharmacy Horsham have the vision to be Australia’s leading health, beauty and wellbeing retailer.
“We have also increased our consultation rooms from one to two to give us more space to meet with customers. We can do vaccinations and health checks in them.”
Mr Hall encouraged Wimmera shoppers to visit the store to check out the developments for themselves.
“We’ve had great feedback so far,” he said.
“We’ve also extended our opening hours to meet customer demand. We are now open from 8am, seven days a week.”
