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SPOTLIGHT: Wimmera Committee Against Family Violence’s Shine the Light walk led people from Horsham’s Ward Street to Sawyer Park on Sunday, where the event’s guest speakers included family violence survivors and support agency representatives. Last year 698 reported incidents of family violence were reported in Horsham, 44 more than the previous year. Committee members, VICSES, CFA and the general public are pictured with torchlights during the walk. Story, page 3. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Federal MPs remain F

BY LAUREN HENRY

ederal politics across the region has maintained the status quo, with The Nationals’ Anne Webster and Liberals’ Dan Tehan both re-elected in their respective seats of Mallee and Wannon.

Both MPs bucked against a nationwide swing of 2.7 per cent to Labor – a trend that also saw Opposition leader Peter Dutton unseated. Mr Tehan has been touted a potential replacement as Liberal leader, but Dr Webster’s neighbouring Farrer MP Sussan Ley, as Liberal deputy leader, is also likely to be in the mix, along with shadow treasurer Angus Taylor and shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie. As of yesterday, Labor had won 86 seats; Liberals-Nationals 40; Greens

0; while 10 others, including independents, had claimed seats, but 14 were still in doubt. Projects across the region that Dr Webster had committed to if the Coalition formed government are now in doubt – $2.8-million for stage two at Davis Park, Nhill; $500,000 for an all-abilities splash park at Kaniva; $1-million in accessibility upgrades to public amenities at ‘The Mecca’ public hall at Rainbow; $1.392-million to rebuild Beulah supermarket; and $700,000 for The Wesley in Horsham. On a two-candidate preferred basis, Dr Webster attracted 69.76 per cent of the vote, a .77 per cent swing since the 2022 election. The first-preference count resulted in Dr Webster tallying 48,093 votes, 50.75 per cent; followed by Labor’s Greg Olsen with 17,932 votes, 18.92

per cent. Candidates followed with Vaughan Williams, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, with 10,299 votes, 10.87 per cent; Greens’ Nicole Rowan with 8267 votes, 8.72 per cent; Ashleigh Gray, Family First, 3521, 3.72 per cent; Adam Veitch, Trumpet of Patriots, 3406, 3.59 per cent; Jeff Barry, Libertarian, 2359, 2.49 per cent; and Chris Lahy, Citizens Party, 879, 0.93 per cent. Of the 121,662 eligible voters in Mallee, 6412 elected to vote informally. Dr Webster, who returns for her third term, said while the election results were ‘extremely disappointing’ nationally as Labor would form a majority government, Mallee voters had re-elected The Nationals. “I am so grateful for that honour, and for the many of you that supported my

campaign – from the bottom of my heart, I thank you,” she said. “Not only has there been a swing towards The Nationals in Mallee this election, it looks likely that we have won Mallee on first preferences and now hold Mallee with one of the largest margins for a Coalition seat in the nation.” Dr Webster said she would hold Labor accountable for its solitary commitment to Mallee – $4.5-million for the Maryborough pool. “Labor robs regions to buy votes in regional Australia – they did it in Mallee this election campaign, and I will be vocal in Mallee and in Canberra to ensure Mallee gets its fair share and is not railroaded by Labor’s agenda,” she said. In Wannon, despite many tipping victory to Independent Alex Dyson, Mr

Tehan held strong for a 53.80 per cent win on a two-party preferred basis. The first-preference count was as follows: Mr Tehan, 42,972, 44.37 per cent; Mr Dyson 30,020, 31.83 per cent; Labor’s Fiona Mackenzie 9830, 10.15 per cent; Leo Curtain, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, 3918, 4.05 per cent; Kate Gazzard, The Greens, 2662, 2.75 per cent; Robbie Swan, Legalise Cannabis Party, 2642, 2.73 per cent; Lee-Ann Elmes, 1822, 1.88 per cent; Julie Ann McCamish, Trumpet of Patriots, 1492, 1.54 per cent; and Bernadine Atkinson, Independent, 681, 0.70 per cent. Of the 121,868 eligible voters, there were 5280 informal votes. Continued page 3

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HRCC NEWS Council calls for changes to proposed mining licence

HAVE YOUR SAY HORSHAM RURAL CITY TALKS Council is developing its Council Plan and reviewing the Community Vision to ensure it is in line with the communities hopes, aspirations and priorities and want your input into that process.

Maternal and child health nurses Eliza Miller, Jennifer Wilcox and Rebecca Wilson. Horsham Rural City Council has asked the Earth Resources Regulator to exclude the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal (WIFT) from the proposed mining licence area for WIM Resource’s Avonbank project near Dooen. The proposed 3426-hectare mineral sands mine, to be developed over 38 years, is currently under assessment. Council finalised its submission last week, following a community session at Dooen Hall that drew about 100 residents and helped inform Council’s response. Council’s submission states that the WIFT, a Council-owned strategic freight terminal with no current link to the mining project, should remain separate from the licence area. Other key points include a request for a two-kilometre buffer between mining operations and nearby homes or businesses, and concern that the mining base area sits outside the licence, leaving part of the project outside state regulatory oversight. Council also highlighted issues such as truck routes, air quality, land rehabilitation, radiation management and the need for social and mental health support for affected landholders. It called for clear land access agreements, a workforce accommodation strategy, and a plan for unplanned closures of the site.

Celebrating our midwives and nurses

We encourage all members of our community to participate in our survey and/or register to attend in person workshops which will inform the renewal of these key documents. Survey closes Friday 9 May.

For details visit the Engage Horsham section of HRCC's website

This May, we’re recognising the incredible work of our midwives and nurses with two special dates: • International Day of the Midwife – 5 May • International Nurses Day – 12 May These days are a chance to say thank you for the care, dedication and support our midwives and nurses provide every day in our community. Council provides maternal and child health services for children and families from birth to school age. Maternal child health nurses promote health, wellbeing, safety, learning and development of children and families along with support programs such as:

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• Sleep and Settle Program • Breastfeeding and Feeding Support • New Parent Group HRCC also provides immunisation services for children aged 0-5 years. Our registered nurses administer vaccines and provide family centred care.

The 10-page submission is available via the QR code.

If you would like to enquire please email immunisation@hrcc.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5382 9501.

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To book an appointment or learn more, contact the Kalkee Road Children’s Hub on (03) 5382 9777 or call the Maternal and Child Health Line on 132 229. Thank you to our midwives and nurses for your unwavering commitment and compassionate care of our community.

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Keyhole paving at Botanical Gardens

It won't be collected Residents are reminded that hard waste left kerbside outside of a bin will not be collected, and penalties may apply for illegal dumping. Are you part of a not-for-profit group planning an inclusive event in the Horsham municipality?

To help keep our streets clean and safe, all waste must be properly disposed of using the correct bins or facilities.

Council’s Community Event Grants Program is now accepting applications for up to $10,000 in funding to help bring your event to life.

Hard waste that doesn’t fit in your household bin should be taken to a transfer station. Horsham's Kenny Road Transfer Station is open every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Applications close Monday 2 June 2025 The program supports events that boost community connection, celebrate diversity, and increase economic activity through attendance and participation. • Not-for-profit • Incorporated or under an auspice • Public liability insurance • Event held within HRCC municipality. Questions? Call 5382 9777 or email events@hrcc.vic.gov.au

It accepts a wide variety of items such as e-waste, cardboard, polystyrene, whitegoods, televisions, car batteries and empty gas cylinders free of charge. This makes it easy and affordable to dispose of larger or unusual items responsibly. To view a full list of transfer station rates and accepted materials, please visit the HRCC website. If you're unsure about what goes in which bin, the new HRCC Waste App can help you sort waste correctly and know collection schedules.

Visitors to the Horsham Botanical Gardens may notice a fresh new look at one of its most popular photo spots. The keyhole area near the main entrance — a favourite breakout space for relaxing, taking photos, or simply enjoying the view — has recently been upgraded with new paving. Previously featuring a quartz sand surface, the newly paved area offers improved accessibility and a more refined finish, enhancing the overall experience for garden-goers.

Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 26, 2025 - 5.30pm Horsham Rural City Council: 18 Roberts Avenue Horsham | Postal address: PO Box 511 Horsham VIC 3402 | Phone: (03) 5382 9777 | Email: council@hrcc.vic.gov.au | Web: www.hrcc.vic.gov.au HRCC News

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Calls for ministerial intervention A

BY LAUREN HENRY

Climbing Victoria and Arapiles District Community Group working group is calling for a meeting with Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos to discuss its concerns about Parks Victoria’s lack of communication on the progression of the proposed Dyurrite management plan.

The working group formed following the announcement in November of the proposed Dyurrite Cultural Landscape draft management plan, which will restrict access to rock climbers in order to protect cultural heritage sites. The letter, made public last week on the Climbing Victoria website, calls for an update on Parks Victoria’s discussions with Barengi Gadjin Land Council, who the working party wants to work with to reach an agreement on a way forward. In the letter, the working group reports the proposed rock climbing bans have already deterred thousands of people from visiting this year. “Just a few examples of fallout from the current situation: 3500-plus school students will sadly not be visiting Dyurrite-Mt Arapiles in 2025 due to

school cancellations, plus alarmingly all nine campuses of the universities, TAFEs/RTOs have cancelled training of their students – critical for the future of the sector and facilitating Victorians getting active outdoors in nature,” the letter states. The working group wants more open communication between all parties; to see ongoing evidence its key concerns – principle-based climbing restrictions and economic and social wellbeing – are being presented and considered seriously; and be able to openly communicate timelines, milestones and the direction of the process. The letter calls on Mr Dimopoulous to assist ‘to resolve concerns with the operation of the working group and the broader consultation process’. “We have raised many of these concerns too during the progression of the working group to no avail. A mutually acceptable outcome from this consultation process is essential to foster an enduring positive relationship between all key stakeholders; traditional owners, climbers, community and Parks Victoria. “To date, CV and ADCG representatives have brought significant and meaningful input to the work-

ing group, engaged in constructive dialogue and fully respected the confidentiality of the process. “In return we have had minimal feedback on progress, including being completely uninformed of the minister’s involvement and BGLC responses; we have been refused requests for further information that would help our understanding; we have been gagged on communicating anything meaningful to the people we represent.” The working group said it had valid reasons to believe its input and submissions to the plan were ‘threatened to be ignored or undermined by behind-the-scenes negotiations with BGLC and decisions that may be made imminently’. “We acknowledge the efforts of the minister and his team in engaging with BGLC to influence them to consider changes to their original decisions and recognise the level of confidentiality required for that engagement,” the letter reads. “However, we need to be briefed by the minister on the broad nature of the discussion and how it fits in with input received through the working group and submissions.

“We are also concerned that, up to this point, the process has done little to bring BGLC and the community together, even at an introductory level. “These concerns are raised with the sole intention of supporting the best outcome for the community as a whole.” The working party’s concerns come after the appointment last week of former Environment Protection Authority chief executive Lee Miezis as the new leader of Parks Victoria. Mr Miezis’ appointment follows a turbulent year for Parks Victoria where its former chief executive Matthew Jackson was ousted as Mr Dimopoulos ordered a review of the government body following mounting public criticism. Graeme ‘Gus’ Dear, who was appointed interim executive and met with people in Natimuk as part of widespread community concern about the proposed plan, will remain on the board. The new incoming chair, Daniel Miller, will be joined by Professor Kate Auty, Trent Nelson, Chris Newton and Mr Dear, while Lisa Marty and Gill Sparkes will remain as board members.

Federal MPs retain seats

‘Turning fear into power’ An anti-violence event on Sunday night has highlighted the 698 incidents of family violence reported in Horsham last year – 44 more than the previous year – and heard from survivors and support agencies. Wimmera Committee Against Family Violence’s Shine the Light campaign, which started at Horsham’s Ward Street with a torchlit walk to Sawyer Park, aims to raise community awareness and understanding of male violence against women and children. Speaking at the event, WCAFV member and family violence survivor Simone O’Brien said to save women, men needed to be helped through education during early adolescence. “There are good men out there, I do want to reiterate that, but at present, to save women, we do need to help men,” she said. “I want to implement domestic violence in education, that’s where we need to make a change. “We can look at it in a positive way and turn it around to a conversation. We don’t have to creep around about domestic violence, people are not alone. “Speaking to men’s behaviour change programs, one guy self-re-

ferred because he could see himself doing to his partner and his five-yearold, what his dad used to do to him and his mum when he was five.” Ms O’Brien said her passion for highlighting family violence and changing laws to allow transparency, resulted from a violent attack that left her critically injured. “I’m trying to implement different changes – I’ve just had the Federal Government approve a petition for Clare’s Law, which is the right to ask and the right to know if your partner has a history of violence or abuse,” she said. “My message is to please report, speak up, let’s keep working with domestic violence and work together to help stamp out domestic violence.” WCAFV committee chair Geoff Miller said there were 98,816 reported family violence incidents in Victoria last year and more than 250,000 reported family violence incidents across Australia, of which 91 women and children did not survive. “Tonight’s event provides a space for people to come together to grieve for those lost as a result of family violence,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to share messages of hope and ensure we never

Yesterday, a Parks Victoria spokesperson provided a response to The Weekly Advertiser, but did not specifically address the newspaper’s questions about points in the letter. “We would like to thank everyone who has provided feedback. We are currently reviewing all submissions to the consultation, which will help inform the final management plan,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said Mr Miezis would ensure Parks Victoria worked closely with BGLC and key stakeholders, including the working group, to finalise the management plan giving certainty to climbers and other visitors. “The new leadership team at Parks Victoria is backed with experience and will make sure we protect what makes our parks unique while ensuring they are accessible for all Victorians,” the spokesperson said. The Weekly Advertiser contacted Mr Dimopoulous’ office and BGLC for a response but neither responded before yesterday’s deadline.

TAKING A STAND: Loucas Vettos, Chloe Findlay and Stacey Brennan at Horsham’s walk against family violence. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER forget the people behind the shocking family violence statistics.” Horsham police family violence unit’s Mitchell Gallop and Alex Baldock spoke to their roles. Ms Baldock said in the past 12 months there were 472 breaches of family violence intervention orders reported to Horsham police. “That is 472 times a victim survivor has had incredible courage to stand up and call out a perpetrator,” she said.

“We turn fear into power by having evenings like tonight, so I thank you all for coming.” WCAFV has shared the night’s video presentation on its Facebook page – it honoured those who lost their lives last year as a result of family violence, and featured messages from Horsham-based support agencies as well as a song written and performed by Georges Hall Public School in an Outlook project.

From page 1 Mr Tehan said there was ‘a lot of soul-searching’ occurring among Liberal MPs following a disaster result, but he wouldn’t be drawn on whether he would put up his hand for the leadership. “There will need to be a process that we go through to work out what we do from here,” he said. “I think it’s still very early because no one was anticipating the loss that we had, and no one was anticipating that Peter Dutton would lose his seat, and there’s still a sense of shock. “The most important thing is that we have a very well-considered scrutiny and branch review of everything that happened, everything that went wrong to make sure we bring in experts and make sure we do the analysis that needs to be done as to why we lost and lost so badly.” Mr Tehan’s pledge of $3.1-million for a headspace mental health service in Ararat; to widen a stretch of Buangor-Ben Nevis Road and upgrades junior football facilities at Ararat’s Richardson Oval are now also in doubt.

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Immediate need for support BY BRONWYN HASTINGS

upport packages, kangaroo harvesting and water infrastructure projects are among the strategies put to the State Government to ease pressure on droughtaffected communities.

Ahead of the State Budget, Victorian Farmers Federation, Member for Wannon Dan Tehan and Ararat Rural City Council Mayor Jo Armstrong are calling for drought support measures and investment in long-term preparedness and resilience. VFF and United Dairy Farmers of Victoria president Bernie Free said farmers were facing some of the driest conditions in decades. “Feed is becoming increasingly scarce, water sources are drying up, and financial pressure is mounting,” he said. “Without further support from the State Government, we risk long-term damage not just to farming families, but to entire rural communities.” VFF is calling for an expansion and increase in southwest Victoria’s support package, Farm Business Resilience Program, rural financial counselling services, and joint state and federal government investment in strategic water infrastructure projects. It is also seeking increased kangaroo harvesting quotas in drought-affected regions to reduce pressure on pasture and water supplies.

Mr Tehan said a failed spring followed by a failed autumn had hit communities hard. “The need for assistance in southwest Victoria is urgent,” he said. “Farmers are telling me they have never experienced such a prolonged dry period. Rainfall is at record lows, and the long-term forecasts offer little hope for improvement.” Mr Tehan referred to the $73-million support package provided by the South Australian government as a model, stressing without similar assistance, Victorian farmers and rural towns risked significant social and economic decline. “The Allan Labor government’s response shows just how out of touch they are with the real challenges facing our local farming communities,” he said. “Offering $5000 grants for water troughs is meaningless when the dams are dry and there’s no water to fill them. “Farmers are being forced to cart water just to keep their stock alive.” Cr Armstrong said impacts of drought have ripple effects across communities. “For some younger families, this is their first experience of the challenges that come with drought, and unfortunately for others, this is a repeat event,” she said. “The drought of the 2000s highlighted the incredible need for infra-

structure to share water across communities. It’s not just for keeping stock going, but community assets like recreation ovals, to lessen the impact on communities. “We know that getting together at a sporting oval or at the netball courts is a really important way for people to stay connected with one another. It’s not so much a discussion on the scoreline, but how people are coping, and the support they give one another.”

Exacerbated

Cr Armstrong said the stresses communities were feeling was exacerbated by the failure of the timely delivery of the East Grampians Water Pipeline project, and the timing of the water infrastructure grants. “We’re just so disappointed that we’ve not been able to have the full promised pipeline project delivered as was expected by this point in time,” she said. “The Department of Agriculture’s $5000 co-contribution grant wasn’t announced until September 30, and most farmers had already made decisions to mitigate the risk and had already invested in infrastructure.” Cr Armstrong said an important support was the Rural Finance Counselling Service. “The counselling service is available for all businesses and all people who are feeling the stress of drought – it’s free and confidential and I encourage people to access that,” she said.

“There’s a level of exhaustion across the community as well from a pretty intense fire season, and stress of the proposal to replace the Fire Services Property Levy with the Emergency Services Volunteers Fund. “It’s inequitable across all property owners, but particularly so for farmers – there seems to be very poor understanding of capacity to pay. “Slapping a tax on an asset that is actually not productive at this point in time due to drought is just incredibly ignorant, incredibly uncaring and disrespectful.” Cr Armstrong said council offered support to its residents during times of hardship. “We have a financial hardship policy and I do encourage ratepayers to contact council to find out how financial relief can be extended to support them,” she said. “We really do want to be compassionate and have a clear understanding that it is going to be a tough time for us for a long while yet. We encourage people to reach out for support – don’t ever feel too proud to contact the Royal Financial Counselling Service or Lifeline or Beyond Blue. “We would really appreciate the State Government to think twice about what are appropriate actions to take at this point in time and the impact it’s going to have on people’s lives, not just their balance sheet. “We are talking about lives here.”

Corella deaths investigated Agriculture Victoria is investigating the apparent poisoning deaths of hundreds of birds, mostly corellas, along the riverbank at Horsham. Corellas are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and there are significant penalties for hunting, taking or destroying protected wildlife, including imprisonment. Chief Conservation Regulator Kate Gavens is calling on people with information to come forward. “We need the community to call Crime Stoppers if they have CCTV footage or have seen anything suspicious, particularly along the Wimmera River at Horsham,” she said. Samples from the dead birds have been taken for testing to determine the cause of death. Horsham Rural City Council reported the incident to Agriculture Victoria, and has been instrumental in the clean-up, on foot and by boat. Teams have also removed grain suspected to be poisoned, using vacuum cleaners in grassed areas and covering larger patches to prevent further harm to wildlife. People who find dead birds are asked to not touch or move them, but take photos, note the location, and report clusters of five or more birds to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action by calling 136 186.

Gift of musical opportunities A resounding donation of timpani drums by an anonymous donor to Horsham Rural City Band will enable the group to perform more songs and with greater depth. Horsham Rural City Band president Paul Beltz said the timpani, or kettle, drums had been on the band’s wish-list for some time. “It was always on our dream list of wanting to get, but we never thought we’d actually get them – new, they’re worth about $35,000 for the three,” he said. “It was a complete shock, we are very grateful to whoever or whatever company it was that gave us these. They are exceptional quality, just about the top of the range.” Mr Beltz said the drums gave the band opportunity to widen the scope of their music. “It opens up the opportunity for so many different pieces of music, and adds to the sound effect of our current music because you can actually tune them and make them different notes. They play a bit differently,” he said. Mr Beltz said a lot of classical music used timpani drums. “They give that background, deep, booming

sound that really reverberates – Pirates of the Caribbean is a piece that uses timpanis, too,” he said. Mr Beltz said the band, expanding under new musical director Lane Hyde, welcomed new players. “We have a developmental band and a core group – we welcome people of all abilities,” he said. “We want to make music available across the Wimmera. We don’t care where you’re coming from or what you’re doing, as long as you come along, play and enjoy yourself.” The band practises each Tuesday at Horsham’s Jubilee Hall in Roberts Avenue; developmental at 5.30pm and core at 7.30pm. To raise money for ongoing costs, the band is hosting a fundraising trivia night at Horsham RSL on Saturday, May 17. “In the past we have bought new stands, chairs, and a new xylophone, and to buy the rights for a new song costs us $150,” Mr Beltz said. “The trivia night will raise money for some beginner instruments.” Tickets are available at Horsham RSL.

GRATEFUL: Horsham Rural City Band president Paul Beltz with three timpani or kettledrums gifted to the band by an anonymous donor. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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Best of the best on show BY BRONWYN HASTINGS

DEBUT: Horsham Arts Council will debut High School Musical for the first time after the original show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Heath Johns leads the new cast through rehearsals.

orsham Arts Council will showcase its past decade’s productions in The Last 10 Years, staging shows from Annie to American Idiot, starting Friday.

HAC committee member, cochoreographer and co-director Loucas Vettos said a new cast and two unseen shows would provide fresh entertainment for the whole family. “We are delving into the last 10 years of Horsham Arts Council, and the beauty of doing this is we get to include two shows that did not make it to the stage due to COVID-19,” he said. “It’s really exciting that we’re getting High School Musical and one of our Broadway showcases in front of an audience. We have done a Broadway showcase before, but the first one we had planned was cancelled because of COVID-19. “Even if someone has watched every show Horsham Arts Council has done over the 10 years, they’re going to see something new – it’s going to be fresh regardless, which is really exciting.” Vettos said the show was started with a clean slate, with people auditioning for each role.

“There are some people who have got the same role, especially in the last four or five shows we have done, which is great because they were fantastic in them,” he said. “But on the other hand, there are some people who have come in and have been cast in roles and bring a new flair, or a new version of the character, which is really exciting to see.” Vettos said considerations for the 61 people on stage each night included costume changes, microphone pack swaps, and scene swaps. “It’s unavoidable that we have some people literally on stage, go

off stage, take off one costume and the other costume is underneath, and walk on to the next number,” he said. “Executive producer Chris Versteegen and executive director Deb Boucher have put in a mountain of work, along with all the other directors of the show, just making sure that the order in which we’re going on in is doable.” The show will feature highlights of each production, from solo ballads to high-energy ensemble dance numbers, with changes to ensure it is family-friendly. “People will have a really rich experience coming to the show, there

is a great range of vocal abilities, dance abilities and acting,” Vettos said. “All the people on stage are volunteering their time and are really passionate about musical theatre and the arts. This is a really great opportunity for people to come along, support local, and celebrate Horsham Arts Council’s 60th anniversary and its fantastic resume from the last 10 years.” Eight shows will be staged between Friday and May 17. People can find more information and buy tickets from Horsham Town Hall website www.horshamtownhall. com.au or the box office.

Cadets open day Horsham’s Army cadet unit will showcase its activities and skillsets to prospective members at an open session on Tuesday. The cadet program is open to people aged from 12.5 to 17 years, and teaches tradition and ceremony, bushcraft, camps, navigation, radio and signals, as well as leadership skills. The open session is from 5pm to 7pm. Cadets meet each Tuesday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm during school terms two and three, and from 4.30pm to 8.30pm during terms one and four.

Concongella grant Concongella Primary School is one of 49 schools to share in more than $17.3-million of funding from the State Government’s Planned Maintenance Program. The three-classroom school will receive $536,365.49 for high-priority maintenance. The funding allows schools to undertake essential work, such as fixing roofs and replacing windows, maintaining ramps, painting, and resurfacing floors, in classrooms and other school buildings, as well as some external works such as improving pathways.

Horsham house fire Two people were transported to hospital by ambulance following a house fire at Horsham’s Errett Street on Monday morning. Four Horsham CFA units arrived on scene to find the home fully engulfed in fire. Victoria Police and power company representatives also attended. A CFA fire investigator attended to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

Annual lapidary club showcase Horsham and District Lapidary Club hosted its annual gem show at the weekend, demonstrating practices and displaying thousands of pieces in progressive states from fossicked to sales stages. Club president Linda Stewart said the event showcased the club and its activities to the community and prospective members. “The show brings more awareness to the community, who we are and what we are, and also hopefully brings new members,” she said. Ms Stewart said the show had features for all ages. “We had rock displays, fossil displays, cut gem displays, faceting demonstrations, UV reactive rocks, jewellery, silversmithing, wire wrapping, cab cutting, sales, and trailer fossicking for the kids,” she said. “Some of these gems we have actually dug and fossicked and collected ourselves, and some are donated to the club.” Ms Stewart said the club met each Wednesday, the first and third Saturdays of the month, and the last Sunday of the month for a variety of activities including workshops and field trips. People can find more information about the club at its Facebook page www.facebook. com/horshamlapidary.

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Pharmacist pilot success BY BRONWYN HASTINGS

orsham pharmacists Beck Burns and Carlie Streeter are now treating people who present with everyday conditions such as urinary tract infections and the need of resupply of oral contraceptives, as part of a statewide trial.

The Victorian Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot also enables a travel vaccination service, and the treatment of mild plaque psoriasis and shingles. Mrs Streeter said pharmacists participating in the pilot had undertaken further study to deliver the services. “There are different modules pharmacists have done, depending on what they’re interested in and community need,” she said. “We are helping people get timely access to health care when they need it. “It’s been a game-changer for our patients to be able to access that service, for example, it’s a Friday night, you have a UTI and just want treatment. The last thing you want to do is sit at ED for two or three hours for antibiotics. “You can come in and see a pharmacist and if it’s appropriate, we can provide treatment there and then.” Mrs Streeter said wait times to see a doctor at Horsham were short, but some regional areas experienced long wait times. “There are places, especially

EVOLVING: Horsham Amcal pharmacists Beck Burns, left, and Carlie Streeter are delivering treatment for a range of everyday conditions as part of a statewide pilot program. Picture: BRONWYN HASTINGS in regional areas, where people line with other states as well,” The extension of the original have to wait a long time, but she said. pilot is due to finish at the end this service isn’t about replacing “The pilot has been a huge of June. a doctor, it is for the times you success, so we are trying to get “We’re hoping there’ll be a cannot get in to see a doctor,” a commitment from the State budget announcement, but we’re she said. Government to not only just say, Mrs Streeter said there was a let’s make this everyday practice, just having some discussions and national deficit; all Australian but also to expand and let us do trying to get it across the line,” Mrs Streeter said. pharmacists held a national reg- more. istration, but the confines of the “The universities are ready “It’s not going to come at a cost job were different in each state. to go; they’ve got the content, to the State Government, it will “We do have a little bit of a gap they’re ready to teach newly save them money – there will be in our health care there, so we’re graduating pharmacists how to less hospitalisations, less emertrying to get the State Govern- do this and for it to become norgency department consultations. ment to not only make these pilot mal practice. “This is actually going to save services permanent practice with “But unfortunately, the legislaa huge amount of money in the what we do every day, but also tion is not there to be able to expand that scope to put us in enable us to do that.” health budget.”

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here’s a big spotlight on the Grampians at the moment, and the Grape Escape was just the tonic to kick it all off at the weekend.

Thousands rolled through the gates of the event, now in its 32nd year, where local produce was consumed and celebrated in Halls Gap. The festival was at its peak on Saturday, with the 7500-plus strong crowd buzzing as they basked in the sunshine, and danced to the variety of music acts. The Grampians Grape Escape is an annual trip for so many with most of the crowd from out of the region. Travellers from Melbourne, across regional Victoria and interstate make up a large proportion of attendees – I met people who use the festival as an annual catch-up. It is also the kind of event where people from across the Grampians and Wimmera regions are likely to run into at least somebody they know. For me, the highlight was randomly running into somebody who I went on a tour of Ireland with about 21 years ago. As a young backpacker, I ventured to the United Kingdom, and spent a week in Ireland on a bus with a mix of nationalities – all there to see the Emerald Isle and enjoy the ‘craic’, as they say. There were two other regional Victorians on that tour – from

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Cobden – and I had not seen them since that week in Ireland. But on Saturday, wandering around the Halls Gap Recreation Reserve – again to enjoy the ‘craic’ I spotted one of them, and enquired if he had been on a tour of Ireland in 2004? Thankfully it was him and we had a drink together, caught up and introduced our respective spouses. A random moment to add a personal highlight for me at the festival. But there were so many other highlights – the entertainment, the vast range of food and drink options, plus the good times spent with family and friends. Blessed with great weather, the festival was judged a success all-round. The strong attendances reportedly flowed onto strong sales for most of the producers, who have all done it tough in the past six months as the region recovers from major fires. The barrique wine auction to raise money from Grampians Winemakers was also a success, and money raised from that will go towards more events to raise money for local wineries. And with major national and statewide promotions taking place to coincide or follow the

Grape Escape, let’s hope the tourism numbers stay strong. 3AW Breakfast broadcasted live from Pomonal Estate on Friday. An initiative supported by Visit Victoria, the special live show welcomed hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft to the Grampians to showcase all there is to do and see in the region, while encouraging listeners to book a stay. Both hosts participated in a local immersion program showcasing the natural attractions and renowned wine of the region, including a visit to the longest underground cellars in Australia at Seppelt Wines and a tour of the Grampians National Park with Absolute Outdoors. Meanwhile, this morning Channel 7 breakfast program Sunrise was due to visit Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park. During live weather crosses, residents and business owners from the Grampians helped spread the message and showcased the region to the nation. But, as I was reminded on several occasions in the past week, while a large focus is on tourism numbers from visitors across Australia and internationally – it is still important our readers support this unique and beautiful pocket of the region. And why wouldn’t you? There is always something to see and do in the Grampians. • For Grape Escape photos, see page 21.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fire services levy is a new tax

Last month in Beaufort, I attended my firstever rally, this time to gather a greater understanding of the State Government’s new tax they call a levy. Victoria’s Allan Labor Government has confirmed that a great big new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund tax will hit Victorians harder than expected. Beware of the ‘volunteer’ label as this aspect, despite requests, still hasn’t been explained. The new tax will raise an extra $2.1-billion over the next three years, including $610.9-million in 2025-26 alone, by significantly expanding the base of properties subject to the charge. The draft Bill also tightens access to exemptions. Despite previous assurances that volunteers would be exempt, the government now plans to introduce a rebate system administered by a yet-to-be-named agency. This approach risks creating further delays and frustrations for volunteers seeking reimbursement. Farmers are particularly hard hit, with the legislation imposing a 189 per cent levy increase and introducing a cap on exemptions based on land value. In a deeply concerning development, the Bill also seeks to remove third-party rights by amending the Constitution Act to prevent the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund rate from being reviewed by the Supreme Court. The new tax replaces a funding mechanism that should have focused solely on supporting emergency services, but instead is being used to pay for core government services. Victorians are already paying for core public service agencies like Emergency Management Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Triple Zero when they pay general taxes. Now, they’re being asked to pay even more. This is yet another example of poor financial management where Victorians are left footing the bill. Municipal councils are legislated to be the

tax-collector for our government – even if landholders choose to withhold paying the ‘levy’. Councils are compelled to forward the ‘tax’ even if not paid by landholders, by due dates. Time is running out for concerned taxpayers to quickly raise concerns with all State politicians before the Bill goes back to a vote on May 13. Please act now.

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Found this on the net. A great number of our drivers are unaware under road rules across much of Australia, it is illegal to stop or park across any part of a driveway – even your own – as it is considered to obstruct public access. Driveways are considered part of the road reserve, and in most cases, councils and transport authorities have the power to issue fines to vehicles parked in breach of the rules. In Sydney this week, the Inner West Council said it had received an incredible 4393 complaints concerning the contentious act in just a year. In response, it will now order tow trucks to remove vehicles obstructing driveways and will raise fines for offending drivers from $320 to $660. Rick Walker Horsham

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isiting five Wimmera agribusinesses on Sunday, the 150km Feast Food Producers Tour will be the ultimate road trip for foodies.

Starting at 9.30am at Horsham’s Maydale Reserve, participants will kick off the day with honey tastings from Beetanicals. The road trip will then head by bus to Cat Clarke’s Dimboola Golf Club Restaurant, with tastings from Dimboola Estate Olive Oil before lunch by one of the region’s most renowned chefs, Cat Clarke. Event director Andrea Cross said the tour would be an adventure that embraced a complete sensory experience for participants who could taste their way through the region. “This is the first time a tour of this level has been executed in the Wimmera,” she said. The tour then takes food explorers to Rupanyup, the home of Rupanyup Living Produce Co food producers Claire and Dave Morgan. “Farmer Dave might be out on the tractor but Claire will spoil us with a tour of their garden and some sweet treats,” Mrs Cross said. “We’ll also tour the beautiful garden that Claire has curated over time, and we’ll get to taste some of her delicious chocolate brownies that she

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makes from the chickpeas grown on farm. “Anthony and Amanda from Grampians Vinegar will also showcase their produce in Claire’s patio.” The final leg of the tour will be a visit to Valooka Farms at Landsborough where fresh eggs can be purchased while admiring their range of livestock. The tour is part of the 150km Feast series – which includes the successful Dinner Under the Stars, shed market and food and wine festival – with the Smoke on the Water event on June 8. The Smoke on the Water event, at Maydale Pavilion, offers a day-to-night experience of fire, flavour, and live music. The family-friendly event also includes treasure-hunts, sandpit play and marshmallow toasting by the campfires. People can purchase tickets to the food producers tour for $88, which includes lunch and tastings, at trybooking.com/events/landing/1381936.

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In her role, Mrs Grosser works with students one-on-one, provides a Brekky Hub, Faith Fans lunchtime group, and special events such as last term’s Harmony Week Fiesta and next term’s RUOK? Day. The book fair is at the college’s Maroske Hall on Dimboola Road; adults’ books are $1 each, children’s books are 50 cents each, and payment is by cash only.

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ational annual breast and ovariancancer fundraiser the Mother’s Day Classic is taking registrations for events, including at Stawell and Horsham on Sunday.

National Breast Cancer Foundation’s biggest donor – more than $47-million in 27 years – the classic last year raised $2.1-million for breast cancer research, and $1.2-million for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation in its first year attached to the cause. The classic, founded by Women in Super, calls on people to walk or run set courses, the main part of events that attract competitions, food and drink vendors, and other fundraisers. Mother’s Day Classic chief executive Zara Lawless said she was proud the classic gave movement a meaningful mission. “Whether you’re taking part for your sister, your mum, your best friend, yourself or simply to do something purposeful on Mother’s Day, every step you take helps to fund the critical research that saves lives,” she said. “We’re proud that the Mother’s Day Classic has become much more than a walk or run – it’s a shared annual ritual of support and hope.” Stawell’s four and seven-kilometre events leave from North Park at 9am, with a limited ability 400-metre event at 9.15am. Event organiser Jess Maffescioni said the event had become part of a Mother’s Day tradition for some. “We have quite a few people who come every single year, it’s become part of their Mother’s Day tradition, because they’ve been touched by cancer, breast cancer usually, in some way,” she said. “They come, have their morning exercise,

whether it be a walk or a run, and then spend the rest of the day with their families.” Mrs Maffescioni said up to 100 people participate each year, dressing up and running or walking the picturesque, ironbark-lined track. “This is the fourth year we have run it since taking it on after COVID-19, and we’re hoping to see it get bigger and bigger,” she said. “We have some best dressed competitions, for people and their pets, so it’s definitely about donning your pink and raising money for breast and ovarian cancer research.” Mrs Maffescioni said the three courses encouraged people of all abilities to participate. “We didn’t want anyone to feel like they couldn’t come and participate if they couldn’t walk four kilometres, so the limited ability 400-metre course allows people with walkers or anything to do a lap of the oval and still be involved with the atmosphere,” she said. “We’ve got music, a coffee van and raffle, so everyone can come and be part of it. “Local businesses have generously donated a lot of lovely prizes, so that will be another way we can raise some funds.” People can register online or on the day, with payment by cash or card, and find more information at www.facebook.com/StawellMothers DayClassic. Horsham’s classic follows the parkrun course from Sawyer Park, with two and five-kilometre events starting at 9am. People can find more information at www.facebook.com/MothersDay ClassicHorsham. People can register to participate in the Mother’s Day Classic, which can also be run from home, at mothersdayclassic.com.au.

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PURPOSEFUL: Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary is selling chrysanthemums at Horsham Plaza until Friday. The group will be cutting and bunching fresh flowers daily, ready for Mother’s Day on Sunday. All money raised will be used for hospice projects to support Wimmera people in palliative care. Auxiliary members Denise Keene and Leonie Lawson sell a bunch to Debbie Ness. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Healthy morning at Rupanyup A Mother’s Day run and walk at Rupanyup will give the community an opportunity for togetherness while raising money for Dunmunkle Health Services Foundation. Foundation trustee Jennifer Taylor said the event typically attracts up to 100 people, who can walk, run or ride their bike for the 3.5 kilometres around Jack’s Track. “The event is about providing a place where people can mingle and join in, while raising awareness and money for the foundation, which then gives back to the community,” she said. “It’s just a really fun, laid-back day. We do a bit of a warm-up session in the morning before we head off around the track. “Jack’s Track has been developed as a wetlands area, it’s a really nice walk. We get lots of prams, lots of dogs, lots of people on bikes. It’s lovely.” Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The foundation services Dunmunkle’s community health centre at Minyip, nursing home at Rupanyup, and Murtoa’s medical centre, as well as providing equipment, aids and services to the wider community. “Our next focus is the Rupanyup nursing home upgrade – West Wimmera Health Service has received grants for it, but there has to be in-kind contribution from the community,” Ms Taylor said. The event is run by the foundation’s trustees and Rupanyup Lions Club. Registration on Sunday is from 8.30am with adults $10, children $5 and families $20, before the 9am walk and 10am morning tea. People can find more information on the foundation’s Facebook page.

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orsham Rural City Council interim chief executive Craig Niemann will finish to make way for new leader Gail Gatt on May 19.

At last week’s council meeting, councillors passed a vote of thanks to Mr Niemann and his family for his service as interim chief executive. Mr Niemann came into the role in September following a period of turmoil for the council, where council failed to deliver its annual budget on time, councillors were publicly criticising each other and the council was referred to the Local Government Inspectorate. Then chief executive Sunil Bhalla resigned and municipal monitor Steven Kingshott was appointed to oversee governance issues. Mr Niemann came to Horsham council after more than 40 years of working in local government, including a long-term stint as chief executive at Bendigo. Mayor Ian Ross thanked Mr Niemann for his work over the past seven months, and sacrifices he made to move away from his family in Bendigo during that time. “It has been really appreciated by the new team of councillors, and the whole municipality,” he said. “You’ve done a massive job in getting Horsham on the map and also a wider region of our neighbouring municipalities, and getting that voice into Spring Street is so important. “That’s been one of the really

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great strengths in trying to get this region heard and understood.” Cr Angela Munn said the council had been lucky to have Mr Niemann’s services in Horsham. “ I appreciate the work Mr Niemann has done for us, outside the scope of his employment, to ensure that we are the best versions of ourselves sitting here,” she said. Cr Cameron McDonald thanked Mr Niemann for his counsel. “It’s been a really solid ride. Six months feels like a year. We’ve packed a lot in. Either you would have had to be brave or silly to take this on,” Cr McDonald told the council meeting. “I wish you all the very best for your retirement, if that’s the way you’re going, and hopefully you can take a little rest after guiding us baby councillors through what’s been a really full-on couple of months.” Cr Rebecca Sluggett acknowledged Mr Niemann’s efforts in making connections with key people to assist the council. “I think some of those discussions will have further-reaching impacts on Horsham as a whole,

and for opening those doors, I say thank you,” she said. Mr Niemann said he did not do the job for the acknowledgement but was pleased to be recognised. He said during his 40-plus years working in local government, the rules were the same but the people and places made it different. “My local government career has been in and around Bendigo, where I’ve known that environment really well, so part of the interesting piece about this is coming to meet new people, learn about new things, and in a different environment,” he said. Mr Niemann said his time had been busy with the election of a new council – including many new councillors, the proposed rock climbing bans at Arapiles, bushfires in nearby shires, and assisting the council recruit a new chief executive.

“I think it’s really important you recognise Horsham is a regional centre and a regional city, and it plays that regional piece in terms of local government and a whole heap of other things that happen around here,” he said. “ So lift your sights up a little bit because of that – you need to. “It’s a regional city that does service a much, much broader area and region.” Mr Niemann also thanked staff and the council’s executive team including corporate services director Kim Hargreaves, infrastructure director John Martin, communities and place director Kevin O’Brien and executive assistant Fiona Kelly, and Mr Kingshott, who will be in the municipal monitor role until the end of June.

Police condemn road behaviour Victoria Police’s major road safety effort across the Easter and Anzac Day period, Operation Compass, caught more than 700 drunk and drug drivers statewide. Two drink-drivers were found in Horsham police service area, while two drug-drivers were caught in Northern Grampians police service area. There were 146 speeding offences across Horsham and Northern Grampians municipalities. Horsham had two each of drink-driving, disqualified and unlicensed driving offences, while Northern Grampians had two drug-drivers, one disqualified and six unlicensed offences. Each area had one impoundment. Statewide, there were 4801 speeding offences, 187 seatbelt offences, 1137 unregistered vehicles, and 234 vehicle impounds. Police found 371 drug driving offences from 8051 roadside drug tests – equating to one in every 21 drivers tested – and 375 drink driving offences from 214,355 preliminary breath tests. There were nine fatal collisions across the state during the operation, which ran from April 17 to 27, bringing the road toll to 95, three more than at the same time last year. Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said police would continue to have zero tolerance for people who disregard road safety. “The fact so many people are making bad choices during what we know is a high-risk period on our roads is extremely concerning,” he said. “The number of drivers detected drug and alcohol affected is completely unacceptable. “These drivers are a risk not only to themselves but to all road users. “What’s particularly concerning is the 850 people who were detected driving while unlicensed, disqualified or suspended. “Unauthorised drivers are over-represented in road trauma, and we saw that to be the case during this operation, because around half of drivers involved in fatal collisions should not have been on the road in the first place.”

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car rally supporting Australian mental health service Beyond Blue will visit Horsham and Ararat as part of its first ever Victorian tour later this month.

The annual Beyond Bitumen rally will this year celebrate its 10th anniversary, with participants set to traverse about 1500 kilometres of road from May 22 to 26, visiting Bendigo, Mildura, Horsham, Ararat and Ballarat. Beyond Bitumen founder Trish Fehon said the rally had helped change people’s lives since starting in New South Wales a decade ago. “We’re excited about the 10th anniversary of Beyond Bitumen this year, especially the launch of the new Victorian car rally this May,” she said. Ms Fehon and her husband Peter created the Beyond Bitumen rally after their daughter Beth took her own life in 2005. “Beyond Bitumen has always been about creating a meaningful event to remember Beth, bring people together and talk about their mental health in a safe and supportive environment,” Ms Fehon said. “We didn’t know Beth was struggling, if we had we certainly would have sought help for her, so we want people to know that there are people who care and will listen to you when you reach out.” Beyond Blue chief executive Georgie Harman said she was grateful for the Fehons’ efforts, with all money raised through the rally going towards running Beyond Blue’s support service, which provides free 24hour mental-health support to people across Australia.

She said the rally’s Victorian debut was a reason to celebrate. “For a decade, Trish and Peter’s dedication has transformed lives, ensuring people have access to critical support,” she said. “The Victorian rally adds a new chapter to their incredible story, highlighting the importance of acting early to get on top of poor mental health, so you can bounce back quicker. “The money raised through Beyond Bitumen goes towards Beyond Blue’s support service, which is staffed by mental health professionals who are there for anyone who needs to talk, at any time. “Every dollar can really help to turn someone’s life around.” Mr Fehon said Beyond Blue’s mission was relevant to many people living in regional areas the rally would pass through, including Horsham and Ararat. “We know local communities in some of the regions we’ll be visiting have struggled as a result of bushfires, floods and droughts in recent times, we want to show them our support,” he said. “We stay in local motels and local community groups will be catering for us. It’s about giving back.” Since its inception in 2015, Beyond Bitumen has raised about $4.5-million for Beyond Blue. Registrations for the Victorian rally are still open, and people can donate or register by visiting beyondbitumen.com.au/victoria. People can access Beyond Blue’s support service by calling 1300 22 4636 or visiting beyondblue.org.au/getsupport.

LUCKY: Lynette Taylor has run Black Cockatoo Collectables in Goroke for 30 years, enjoying the support of the community. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Community support reciprocal Community support, a short commute and flexible hours have contributed to the longevity of Goroke trader Lynette Taylor’s career. Owner of Black Cockatoo Collectables for the past 30 years, Mrs Taylor lives on site, which she says makes it easy. “I live behind, I don’t have to drive to work, and if I don’t feel like opening, I don’t,” she said.

Mrs Taylor and her husband had a business in Queensland before they travelled Australia for two years, the pair ultimately staying in Goroke. The late Mr Taylor ran the town’s tip – which is now run by the couple’s son. “Family inheritance, I say,” Mrs Taylor said. “But it’s been a wonderful life. My neighbours here, and the

men’s shed, are all wonderful to me, if I get confused with paperwork I have to do, or need help fixing something, they’re wonderful to me. “My son lives across the road, I’m very lucky to have him.” Mrs Taylor said she enjoyed the support of Goroke’s community. “It’s the best town in the world, and I mean that sincerely. Everybody is so kind,” she said.

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Road safety grants win H

indmarsh and Ararat councils are among 38 local government authorities to share in a $2.5-million road safety grants program.

Hindmarsh Shire Council will receive $62,681 to raise a pedestrian crossing in Macpherson Street, Nhill, and Ararat Rural City Council will receive $49,540 for the 2026-2030 Community Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan. Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne last week announced the recipients of the latest round of the Transport Accident Commission’s Local Government Grant Program. “By supporting initiatives like these, we aim to create safer road environments and encourage the collaborative efforts to address localised road safety challenges throughout Victoria,” she said. The $125,000 raised pedestrian ‘wombat’ crossing, at the intersection of Macpherson and McDonald streets, Nhill, will be funded on a 50-50 basis with Hindmarsh Shire Council. The works will include the construction of a raised pedestrian crossing on Macpherson Street, kerb outstands on both sides of the crossing, drainage improvements, footpath construction, solar lighting above the crossing, and associated line marking. Hindmarsh Mayor Ron Ismay said construction was expected to begin in the 2025-2026 financial year.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to improve the safety of our most vulnerable residents, particularly those accessing the nearby health service and aged care facility,” he said. “This project will give residents greater confidence when crossing a busy road, while also reducing the risk and severity of potential collisions. “The primary goal of the project is to provide a safe, priority crossing point for pedestrians – especially those traveling to and from the nursing home located to the north. “The raised crossing will help reduce vehicle speeds at the intersection and eliminate the need for pedestrians to wait for safe traffic gaps.” The program provides funding to projects that help prevent road trauma, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists. Last year, 48 pedestrians and 12 cyclists lost their lives on Victoria’s roads, and in 2023-24, 556 pedestrians and 401 cyclists were hospitalised as the result of a road accident. All funded projects have adopted one of the four focus areas of the ‘safe system’ approach to road safety: safe roads and roadsides, vehicle safety, safe travel speeds and safe road users. The 2025 TAC Local Government Grant Program will open for applications in mid-June. For more information on the program, people can visit tac.vic.gov.au/ local-government-grants.

DRESSAGE CHAMPIONS: Horsham Riding For The Disabled president Venie Jolley presents mother and daughter members Joanne and Isabelle Cuddy with sashes the women won in an RDA video competition. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

State accolades for dedicated duo Riding for the Disabled Association Horsham’s Joanne and Isabelle Cuddy have won awards in state Video Dressage Championships. Joanne said she and her daughter filmed their performances at Horsham. “We do our competition and our ride at the RDA Horsham, and then the video is sent off to state head office where it’s judged by different coaches at different levels,” she said. Joanne won two first places and

overall champion in walk dressage, while Isabelle won two seconds and reserve champion in trot dressage. Ballarat-based, the pair have travelled to Horsham each fortnight or each week, competition dependant, for about four years. They are also Special Olympic equestrian athletes; Joanne has competed in three Olympics, while Isabelle will compete in her first in July. Joanne said horse-riding was a big part of their lives.

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Inclusion action plan

arriers to inclusion for people with disabilities will come under a microscope in Ararat as the council develops a new disability action plan.

The plan will outline ways in which Ararat Rural City Council can remove obstacles that people with disabilities face when attempting to access council services, as well as those for council employees. Council chief executive Tim Harrison said the development of a disability action plan was in accordance with the Disability Act 2006. The plan will be based on the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Disability Action Plan Guide, published in 2021, and will include input from a working group featuring representatives from organisations dedicated to improving access for people with disabilities. Dr Harrison said the council would examine its current services and operations to identify areas that needed improvement, as well as collecting community feedback about how to improve disability access in order to share it with the working group. “We’ll establish a working group who will assist in the development of the plan, that will consist of stakeholders who will guide the development of that plan,” he said. “We’ll then prioritise activities and actions in that plan and come back

“We’ll establish a working group who will assist in the development of the plan”

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to council. The aim is for us to come back to council in November with at least an update of where we’re at … and hopefully with a complete plan at that stage.” Following the plan’s preparation, Dr Harrison said the council would release a draft version for public comment via Engage Ararat website. Public feedback will be incorporated into a final version of the plan, which the council will vote on for final approval. Once adopted, the council will submit its disability action plan to the Australian Human Rights Commission for inclusion on its register. Dr Harrison said the formation of the plan was a sign the council was ‘deeply committed to creating a more accessible and inclusive community for everyone’. “The development of our disability action plan is a crucial step in this journey, and the input of people with disabilities and the broader community will be invaluable as we work together to improve accessibility,” he said.

‘Crazy ideas’ for change Students from Murtoa College and Horsham’s St Brigid’s College will meet to form ‘crazy good’ ideas for community vitality and sustainability in a social innovators two-day program. Initiating partner Ballarat Tech School has again teamed up with Crazy Ideas College to help equip more than 50 Wimmera year-nine students with the skills and confidence to invent services, programs and products that enrich lives within their community. Across the two days, students will prototype how their ideas can work in community, and present compelling pitches that inspire action to a panel of community partners. All ideas will be showcased on CICBeyond – an online platform designed specifically to share, cel-

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ebrate, and connect the ideas with the community. The community is encouraged to get online and check out the ideas. Ballarat Tech School associate director Damon Minotti said the school had partnered with Crazy Ideas College for several years. “We know young people have great insights, and they want to enact change when they can see issues they feel need to be addressed,” he said. “Social Innovators gives them both a framework to build their ideas and the potential community connections they need to start to lead that change, so we are excited to continue to build its presence in the Wimmera.” The program will take place in Horsham on May 29.

WELCOME: Stawell Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub clinical nurse consultant Katie Lovett at the new Stawell facility.

Improving access to specialised care Grampians Health has opened two sexual and reproductive health hubs – in Stawell and Horsham – improving access to specialised care for regional communities. The hubs, located in Alan Wolff Medical Centre in Horsham and at Stawell Medical Centre, provide accessible and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services to all people, including women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. The clinics will provide a range of nurse-led services including sexual health education, menstrual health and menopause education, population health screening such as cervical screening tests, contraceptive counselling, prevention, testing and management of sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options counselling, and pathways for medical and surgical abortion of pregnancy. Grampians Health chief operating officer Ben Kelly said through these hubs, the organisation aimed to provide equitable, high-quality care and reduce the gaps in health and wellbeing of women, girls and all genderdiverse in the regional communities. “We understand that there is a rising need for sexual and reproductive care options in the region and Grampians Health is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive specialist care to our communities,” he said. “This initiative is also a testament to our ongoing efforts to improve care options in regional Victoria, ensuring that all individuals have access to the health services they need, close to home.” No referrals are required to access the free and confidential services of-

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REDUCING THE GAP: Horsham Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub clinical nurse consultant Angela Morgan, right, with Alan Wolff Medical Centre women’s health nurse Romy Brennan. fered at the sexual and reproductive health hubs in Stawell and Horsham. Each hub will also deliver LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous friendly care, along with telehealth consults. Grampians Health women’s and children’s clinical director Natasha Frawley said these hubs were crucial in helping women access the right care, closer to their homes. “By offering a range of services without the need for referrals, we are ensuring that women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals receive

the support they need in a timely and respectful manner,” she said. The hub is open on Thursday from 9am to 4.30pm at 26 Wimmera Street at Stawell Medical Centre, and every Wednesday and Thursday, from 9am to 4.30pm, at Alan Wolff Medical Centre, 6-12 Read Street, Horsham. To book an appointment in Stawell, people can call 5358 1410 between 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. For an appointment in Horsham, call 5381 9062 between 8.30am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

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New pre-surgery protocol G

rampians Health has implemented a new fasting protocol called ‘Sip Til Send’, reducing liquid-fasting times before procedures requiring general anaesthesia or sedation.

Patients preparing for surgery have historically stopped consuming solid food six hours and liquids two hours prior to their operation, remaining fasted until they reach the recovery area. The Sip Til Send approach allows patients to slowly drink up to 200 millilitres of clear liquids every hour until they are taken to surgery. The latest approach prioritises patient comfort and has the potential to reduce post-operative complications. Grampians Health consultant anaesthetist and clinical lead perioperative medicine Fernando Arduini said prior to the introduction of Sip Til Send, patients often underwent liquid fasts for prolonged periods, as surgeries could sometimes face scheduling delays. “Allowing patients to sip clear liquids will help them to maintain fluid balance in the body and remain hydrated, reducing the risk of having multiple IV cannulations and complications associated with surgeries,” he said. “Sip Til Send is a simple, safe and kind way to achieve this. “The method may be of particular value in preventing prolonged fasting for inpatients waiting for

SIMPLE, SAFE: Grampians Health consultant anaesthetist and clinical lead perioperative medicine Fernando Arduini promotes the new Sip Til Send initiative. an emergency surgery where there may be frequent delays due to lack of theatre access.” Grampians Health conducts about 10,000 surgeries and procedures annually across its sites in Ballarat, Horsham and Stawell. Sip Til Send approach would be applied to all surgical and procedural patients across the health service, and would include water, tea and coffee without milk, ice

cubes or clear icy poles, pulp-free and clear fruit juice, cordial, electrolyte solution and sports drinks. Sip Til Send might not be suitable for certain categories of patients, such as those who are ‘nil by mouth’ for medical or surgical reasons, pregnant patients who are already in labour and undergoing an emergency caesarean section, and patients having procedures without an anaesthetist present.

“More importantly, all patients who are eligible to do so are encouraged to practice Sip Til Send, but they are not forced to,” Dr Arduini said. The Sip Til Send initiative is endorsed by the Department of Health, Victoria through Safer Care Victoria and by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

‘Don’t cross the line’ campaign Following 40 incidents of injuries due to workplace violence in the Grampians in 2024, WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new campaign encouraging people to consider the toll of workplace aggression. The ‘Don’t cross the line’ campaign features scenes of frustrated people venting their anger at workers in industries such as retail, hospitality, transport, education and healthcare. WorkSafe Victoria recorded 973 claims for work-related injuries due to suspected aggression or violence last year, including 226 in regional Victoria. There were 40 accepted claims in the Grampians region, which includes the Ararat, Northern Grampians, Horsham, Yarriambiack, Hindmarsh and West Wimmera municipalities. WorkSafe executive director of health and safety Sam Jenkin said the number of Victorian claims had more than doubled in the past 10 years. A 2023 survey of 4600 Australian retail and fastfood workers found 87 per cent had experienced verbal abuse from a customer, with more than half of respondents reporting it happened on a monthly, weekly or daily basis. “We are calling on everyday people to stop and reflect on the way we all interact with workers, and challenge the belief that seemingly small acts of aggression are harmless,” Mr Jenkin said. “Everyone has days where things don’t go to plan, but there is simply no excuse for taking your frustrations out by yelling, swearing or intimidating workers who are just trying to do their job.” The campaign will run until June 30. Any worker who has concerns about the risk control in their workplace can call WorkSafe on 1800 136 089.

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Final call to shape future

rarat Rural City Council officials are calling for community members to submit feedback on four key documents outlining a strategic direction for the municipality before submissions close on Friday.

Residents have a chance to provide their thoughts on the council’s draft Community Vision 2035, Council Plan 2025-2029, Financial Plan 2025-2035, and Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029. The final drafts of all four documents, together with a draft budget for the 2025-26 financial year, will be presented at the council’s June 24 meeting. The Community Vision 2035 outlines aspirations for the Ararat region across the next 10 years, while the council plan serves as a strategic guide for the next four years, outlining steps the council plans to take to achieve long-term goals defined in the community vision. Mayor Jo Armstrong said the Financial Plan provided a 10-year projection for how the actions of the Council Plan 2025-2029 could be funded to achieve the Community Vision 2035, while the Rating and Revenue Plan 2025-2029 would determine the most appropriate revenue and rating strategy through which the council could finance the objectives of its council plan. “Your voice shapes the future of our community – so don’t be a

silent stakeholder,” Cr Armstrong said. “You can ensure these essential documents are truly relevant and accurately reflect the needs of our community by submitting your feedback before Friday.” The draft budget for the financial year ahead is also open for feedback after being the subject of a series of community engagement sessions across the municipality. Among the budget’s key initiatives are $1.49-million for the Ararat Pony Club; $399,000 for a bicycle network upgrade; $1-million for Buangor-Ben Nevis Road renewal; $148,000 for a Pomonal Hall power upgrade; $60,000 for repairs to Buangor’s Cobb and Co; and $683,000 for Woorndoo-Streatham Road. “Decisions made in the budget impact every one of us,” Cr Armstrong said. “This is your chance to directly influence council’s priorities, and its decisions on how public funds are spent. “Take an active role in your community’s development and have your say.” Residents can submit feedback on all documents via the Engage Ararat website at engage.ararat.vic.gov. au, via email at council@ararat.vic. gov.au, or by post by mailing PO Box 246, Ararat.

SHOW OF SUPPORT: Lisa Rissmann, left, and Pat Latus, below, modelling fashions from Horsham’s Maria Da Ros at Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary fashion parade at Horsham City Bowling Club. Pictures: PAUL CARRACHER

Auxiliary: it is a privilege to assist Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary hosted a fashion parade on Wednesday last week, raising money to support Horsham’s palliative care service. Models volunteered their time for the fashion parade, exhibiting designs from Horsham’s Maria Da Ros Fashions. Auxiliary members provided an afternoon tea of scones, slices and sandwiches for attendees, with several raffle prizes totalling about $500 on offer. First prize, a $150 clothing voucher donated by Maria Da Ros Fashions, went to Dianne Sinclair. Ellen Cutter won a selection of locally made condiments from Horsham’s Chickpea Cafe with the second prize, while the third prize of a tea and coffee package went to Val Eldridge. Auxiliary member Lea Crammond said the group was thrilled with the response to its event. “Our auxiliary truly believes it is a privilege to assist with palliative care giving,” she said.

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The Budja Budja trailhead not only makes it easy for visitors to set off on short and long journeys to discover the spectacular sights of the national park, but it also helps walkers find their way right to businesses in town, helping support the local economy. The State Government provided more than $5-million to the Budja Budja trailhead upgrade, with Northern Grampians Shire Council contributing $200,000. Parks Victoria area chief ranger Charlie Richardson said the trailhead featured elements of the Grampians Peaks Trail including boulders, a boardwalk and an example of a tent camping platform. “Previously visitors may have found it difficult to find where to start walks in the national park – now they will be able to stand at the local shops and more easily see exactly where to start their walking adventures,” he said. “Supporting communities in and around the Grampians is a key focus to ensure their recovery. “Building this new trailhead to better connect the town and businesses of Halls Gap to the walking trails in the park is just one way of doing this.” Although a large section of the Grampians Peaks Trail was affected by fire during the summer months and remains closed for now, the

Carr-Gregg to deliver forum Leading Australian psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will deliver a free presentation for parents and carers at Horsham as part of a broader focus on youth mental health and wellbeing. A best-selling author, broadcaster and consultant, Dr Carr-Gregg is a respected expert in adolescent psychology, parenting, mental health, and the effects of technology on young people. His ‘Parents and Carers’ information session, from 7pm to 8pm on July 30, is designed to provide practical, easy-to-implement advice on supporting young people through life’s challenges. From managing anxiety and emotional wellbeing to navigating technology and social pressures, Dr Carr-Gregg aims to empower attendees with useful tools and knowledge. The evening is part of a broader Youth Mental Health Roadshow, which also includes a separate session for educators and school staff. A free event at Horsham Town Hall, bookings are essential as places are limited. People can reserve a seat at events.human itix.com/youth-mental-health-roadshowparents-and-carers-information-eveninghorsham.

DIRECTION: The new Budja Budja trailhead makes it easy for visitors to set off on short and long journeys from businesses in the heart of Halls Gap, helping support the local economy. northern part of the walk connecting Halls Gap to Mt Zero is still open. The northern part of the walk caters for overnight hikers of varying abilities, offering stunning scenery and hiker huts for those who cannot or do not want to carry all their supplies. The far southern part of the Grampians Peak Trail also remains open to hikers between Griffin Trailhead and Dunkeld, including the Djardi-

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Review of pools On completion of its first season operating Hindmarsh Shire’s four pools, the council is seeking public feedback from the community. Council is reviewing attendance, opening hours and staffing for the next swimming season, which will continue to be free to use. Each pool has been allocated a weekday when it will be closed, in consideration of staffing shortages, maintenance and other pools nearby being open. People can review the proposed changes and leave a comment at www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

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• Identify your big priorities – what financial goals will actually change your life? Think... paying off debt, funding retirement, or building investments. • Crunch the numbers – work out how much extra you could allocate each month toward these goals. Even small adjustments, for example an extra $200 toward your mortgage, can make a big difference over time. • Automate it – set up automatic transfers to ensure your priorities happen first. This removes temptation and decision fatigue. • Spend the rest freely – once your major financial moves are covered, whatever’s left is yours to enjoy. No more tracking every coffee or meal out. • Review every six to 12 months – instead of daily or weekly budgeting, do a bigger-picture check-in a couple of times a year to adjust as needed.

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SUPPORT: Mountains of Chocolate part-owner Alicia Gardner, left, with Ararat Mayor Jo Armstrong at the new Barkly Street shop.

Chocolate retailer a hit Chocolate lovers in the Ararat region had their sweet tooth satisfied by more than just the Easter Bunny last month, with retailer Mountains of Chocolate opening its doors on Barkly Street prior to the long weekend. The shop offers a range of artisanal chocolates, gift-ready prepackaged selections, cakes and slices and a café. Mountains of Chocolate is among several Ararat businesses to receive money through Ararat Rural City Council’s Façade Improvement Grants scheme, which awards grants of up to $10,000 to local businesses on a two-to-one basis, allowing them to refresh their street frontages. Mayor Jo Armstrong said the funding scheme was part of council’s effort to improve street appeal, maintain heritage buildings and support people looking to open a new business or expand an existing one.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome a new retailer to Ararat’s Barkly Street precinct, which is sure to create a real buzz among our community,” she said. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a diverse and unique range of traders in our community, and we encourage our residents and travellers to the region to shop small and support our local businesses.” The council has supported more than 50 businesses through its façade improvement grants. New or existing businesses interested in applying for the scheme can visit www.ararat.vic.gov.au or call 5355 0200. All applications will be accessed by an internal panel from Ararat Rural City Council. Mountains of Chocolate is at 52 Barkly Street, Ararat, and is open every day except Wednesday from 9am to 5pm.

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CAREERS IN MINING Interested in a position at the proposed Avonbank Mine? The Avonbank Project will provide a wide range of long-term employment opportunities offering more than 200 jobs during construction and 230 direct jobs during its 30-year operational life. ♦ building and construction ♦ electricians and plumbers ♦ boilermakers and fitters ♦ steel fabrication and concreters ♦ fencing and site development ♦ truck drivers and machinery operators ♦ traffic management and road construction ♦ earth moving and heavy plant operators ♦ process plant operators and day crew ♦ surveyors and environmental staff ♦ geologists and technical field crew

ISSUE 21 – MAY 2025

PROJECT UPDATE

We are proud of our team’s work to reach this point and remain focused on maintaining our commitment to sustainable development.

successful, and rigorous scientific studies to ensure that land is returned to productive use after mining operations.

This project is not just about mining – it’s about creating lasting benefits for the region. We believe Avonbank will bring significant economic opportunities, including long-term employment and business prospects, helping to diversify the local economy.

As always, we encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns. We are here to continue the conversation and ensure this project delivers positive, lasting outcomes for the Wimmera Southern Mallee region.

We also want to assure the community that Avonbank will coexist with farming. We have made significant investments in demonstrating rehabilitation can be

Michael Winternitz Director of Projects

We are pleased to announce that the Avonbank Mineral Sands Project (Avonbank Project) has received Australian Government approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This approval marks a key milestone for the project. The approval signifies that the Avonbank Project meets Australia’s highest environmental standards, ensuring it can be developed responsibly with an acceptable environmental impact.

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The Avonbank Project was approved by the delegate of the Minister for Environment and Water under the EPBC Act (EPBC Referral 2019/8586). The approval authorises WIM to develop and operate the Avonbank Project subject to conditions designed to protect the environment and ensure the project is carried out responsibly. The approved action involves opencut mining of heavy mineral sands and secondary processing activities within the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal Precinct. It followed a comprehensive assessment of the Avonbank Project under the bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and the State of Victoria, and consideration of the Environment Effects Statement (EES), prepared in accordance with the Victorian Environment Effects Act 1978. A copy of the approval decision and conditions is available at https://epbcpublicportal.environment. gov.au/all-notices/

Designed to bring together the region’s exploration and mining companies, WIM was a participant in this program, an initiative of Wimmera Southern Mallee Development. Regional development groups, government agencies, and key stakeholders also attended with the program aiming to help build and strengthen networks between mining proponents, local communities, and industry stakeholders.

WIM has been a major sponsor of this event since 2022 which encourages students to explore study and careers in STEM based vocations. In March, 374 Wimmera students competed in team challenges over two days. Congratulations to St Arnaud Secondary College and St Michael’s and St John’s Primary schools, the overall challenge winners.

MINING LICENCE UPDATE

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The Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) accepted a mining licence application for the Avonbank Project. This followed the Minister for Planning’s favourable assessment of the project’s Environment Effects Statement in late 2024. The application was open for public comment until 9 April 2025. WIM thanks all community members for participating. ERR will review submissions before deciding on the licence application.

♦ occupational health and safety specialists ♦ welfare HR and finance staff ♦ administration and office staff ♦ supply and logistics roles ♦ environment and community staff

WIM recently introduced the newly elected HRCC councillors to the Avonbank Project. It was an opportunity for both parties to discuss the potential economic and social benefits of the project and our commitment to ensuring its responsible and sustainable development. WIM provided a project overview clarifying several matters raised by the HRCC. WIM’s long-term relationship with the HRCC is an integral part of our ongoing engagement with the community and we value the opportunity to regularly meet and engage with HRCC councillors and staff to keep them updated on the project.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UPDATE 2025 Women in Resources WIM recently attended the official launch of the MCA Women in Resources Awards at Parliament House. WIM is proud to sponsor the awards which recognise outstanding career accomplishments, advocacy for women, and contributions to social licence and the community. The awards were launched by the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources.

University of Melbourne Critical Minerals Course WIM was invited to present at the University of Melbourne Critical Minerals Course, a new Honours and Masters course for students. WIM staff delivered a geological overview of the Murray Basin, our deposits, and provided product samples for a practical session.

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WIM Sundowner – Opportunities for the Region This WIM event was held in Horsham in early March and was well attended by local business owners and operators, development advocacy groups, and HRCC. They came together to receive the latest updates on the Avonbank Project and learn about the business and employment opportunities that the project will bring to the region.

Roundtable: Youth Workforce Strategy – Construction and Energy WIM recently participated in a School Industry Roundtable held in Horsham which also featured key presentations from the Victorian Skills Authority and the Lighthouse Club Project. Construction and energy industries are a major growth sector in the Wimmera and attracting the next generation of workers for these opportunities is vital.

Community Information Hub WIM’s Information Hub in Horsham continues to serve as an effective engagement resource for the community. There is plenty of up-to-date information available, interactive displays and videos. The Hub is open weekdays and after hours by appointment. 83 Firebrace Street, Horsham VIC 3400 Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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ISSUE 21 – MAY 2025

PROJECT UPDATE

We are proud of our team’s work to reach this point and remain focused on maintaining our commitment to sustainable development.

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We also want to assure the community that Avonbank will coexist with farming. We have made significant investments in demonstrating rehabilitation can be

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

MINING COLLABORATION PROGRAM

Wimmera Schools Science and Engineering Challenge

MINING LICENCE UPDATE

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3 year old black and tan bitch working kelpie, great yard dog, Ph or PM for details to Harry 0458318200

Chihuahua puppies, last litter, one girl and two boys available, born on 20/01/25, grey/white male microchip# 953010006886663 Grey male microchip# 953010006886703 Black female microchip# 953010006886699, source MB168010, microchipped and first vaccination, ready to go Ph 0406048840

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Beeamma White, Australian White Stud purebred rams, private sale on farm, BRUC, ACC, OJD, VAC, ewes available, Elders Alan Thompson 0427849779, Rod Donnell (08) 87582095

Passed away on April 24, 2025 aged 82 years.

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Funeral Notices LINDNER, Matthew Anthony “Wombat”

Trevor Bysouth & Daughter

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Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Pauline Noelle Mellington will be offered at the Catholic Church Rainbow on Friday, May 9, 2025 commencing at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of mass the cortege will leave for the Rainbow Cemetery.

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Birds for sale, princess parrots, cockatiels and bourkes, all colours Ph 0408535515 Stawell

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REDUCED 2018 Dingo Ultimate Camper, heavy duty top of the line off-road trailer including boat rack, fully enclosed annexe including ensuite, lots of storage, built-in instant gas hot water to sink and shower, dual AGM batteries and built-in inverter and charger, innerspring mattress and ability to make up second double bed, two new off-road tyres, VGC, Y76535 $16,500ono Ph 0407360212

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Archery equipment, 3 compound bows, 35 pound youth bow, 60 pound adult bow, 16 wheeler antique, 1 45 pound Samic longbow, arrows, tool boxes, apres and fletching jig $500 Ph Ferguson Tea20, good 0429164375 tyres, new clutch, resealed final drives, new dash Camping equipment, 2 gauges, rewired, good dome tents, 10 man and 4 battery, complete re-spray, man, sleeping chair tent, 3 new seat, new steering roll up tables, shower tent, 2 wheel, fitted with 3 PL gas stoves, 4 spare bottles, carry all $4200 ono Ph camp kitchen, blow up q/bed $450 Ph 0429164375 0429491426 International A414 tractor, recent engine overhaul, good tires, paint is weathered $3000 Ph 0428190549 Murtoa

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Rare 1895 Furphy tank, both casts are in good condition $6000 Ph 0428519879 REDUCED 1 Bridgestone Turanza Tyre, R35 55 R17, done 10,000kms $30 Ph0428504558 REDUCED 4KW 240V Generator, gauges and trolley $550 Ph 0428504558

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Gold and opal ring, approx 80yrs old, current valuation $4500 would like $2500 Ph 0458014560

Good Clean Faber Beans, 10 tonne ready to sow, graded and treated 23 of PVC pipes, 39” long with cruiser insecticide x 6 1/4” diameter, ideal $650 a tonne plus Gst Ph planters $150 for the lot or 0429836055 $5 each Ph 0428504301 Hot potato mobile

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to start their season, the Hurricanes have the week off to regroup before their next outing. On Friday evening, Dimboola Health and Fitness Centre co-tenants, Dimboola and Horsham, meet in the under-16 and women’s divisions. In the underage match, the Horsham Bombers are looking for their first win for the season, but will find the Kangaroos a formidable opponent, while the women’s match promises to be an entertaining encounter. The Dimboola Roos are undefeated but have only succeeded by a single goal in both of their games, while Horsham Jets enjoyed a big confidence-boosting win last round, which sets this up as another game that could go either way. The women’s games continue on Saturday with another vital match when, after a slow start to their premiership defence, Kaniva will be looking to earn their first points for the season as they take on Nhill Thunderbirds in the women’s division. Having shown the better form, with a big win in round one and a narrow loss in round two, the ’Birds should start as favourites. In the remaining women’s match, Yanac should be too strong for struggling Warracknabeal, but with nothing to lose, the latter team could still cause some headaches for any team that dares to take them lightly. The under-16 games on Saturday morning will see Warrack Revengers, coming off a win last week, take on Yanac Warriors, and while the reigning premiers should be too strong, the Revengers should still make them work for the points. The Nhill Leopards and Kaniva Raiders

will also entertain, but the former team should be too strong. Round-two results – Open: Warrack Hoops 1 (goal, C. Baldock; best, S. Schultz, T. Jorgensen, B. Williamson) d Horsham Hurricanes 0 (T. Leffler, L. Simmons, J. Horsfall). Yanac Tigers 7 (R. Croot 2, T. Alexander 2, R. Mackley 2, Z. Dorrington; B. Alexander, R. Croot, R. Mackley) d Kaniva Cobras 0 (L. Mills, C. Beattie, A. Wallis). Women: Horsham Jets 7 (A. Heal 4, H. Mackereth 2, K. Besselaar; A. Heal, H. Mackereth, K. Besselaar, R. Creek) d Warrack Women 0 (S. Williamson, E. Williamson, J. Boyd, E. Eichberger). Dimboola Roos 1 (E. Baldock; J. Hauselberger, A. Baker, C. Hadzig) d Nhill Thunderbirds 0 (K. Clark, R. Clark, C. Shurdington).Yanac Women 5 (E. Alexander 2, E. Wheaton, C. Alexander, S. Chittick; E. Alexander, A. Famers, S. Chittick) d Kaniva Women 0 (I. Williams, N. Hutchins, B. Williams). Under-16: Warrack Revengers 3 (S. Williamson 3; E. Williamson, M. Bentley, R. Bish, S. Williamson) d Horsham Bombers 1 (J. Mackereth; J. Di Pietro, J. Schwarz, M. Taylor-Carmen, J. Luy). Nhill Leopards 4 (B. Clark 3, C. Bone; T. Bee, Z. Wilson, B. Clark) d Dimboola Kangaroos 0 (A. Pretorius, V. Ward, T. Hauselberger, R. Williams). Yanac Warriors 3 (L. Cramer, H. Zanker, S. Farmers; S. Pedie, H. Zanker, L. Cramer) d Kaniva Raiders 1 (F. Dodson; F. Dodson, J. Beattie, L. Hauselberger). Development program: Warrack Avengers 0 v Horsham Black Hawks 4 (C. Claassen, L. Hobbs, C. Lynch, A. Neumann). Dimboola Kookaburras 4 (L. Hauselberger 3, I. Ward) v Nhill Bandits 0. Kaniva Rampagers 0 v Yanac Lowan Stars 4 (E. Alexander, M. Dart, S. Hedt, P. Dart).

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In 2020, a 13-year-old girl from Murtoa College called Paige Hemley played her first game of volleyball. It was unfortunate she only got to play three games before the COVID-19 pandemic hit – Volleyball Horsham didn’t really get to see how good she was. She then came back in 2021 and once again the pandemic hit, and she didn’t get much of an opportunity to show her wares. Fast forward four years and that same kid will make her Victorian Volleyball League premier one women’s debut on Saturday with Phantoms, when they take on Maroondah Cobras in Bendigo. Phantoms premier two women’s coach Pip Hannagan was full of praise for Hemley so far this season. “Paige has been a great contributor to our team, hence the reason why we are undefeated on top of the ladder,” she said. “Paige deserves her chance to play in the premier one team and I’m sure she will do well.” Hemley packed an enormous amount into those four years. She represented Victoria at under 15 and 16 level, has attended Aus Camps, was an inaugural member of the post-COVID Volleyball Horsham Academy, played with Phantoms in state league, represented Volleyball Horsham in the division-one women’s team and has been a Junior All Star Seven selection at the 2023 and 2024 Junior Country Championships. Murtoa College coach Shaun Bray said Hemley was a leader in her school team, encouraging other students to participate. “Paige has been a key player in her team throughout her school history, with her team making the School Sport Victoria finals in her intermediate and senior years,” he said. “Her team has qualified again this year and we’re off to Melbourne again next week, hoping to at least make semis as the team has been playing well.” Bray said Hemley had improved her game significantly, having progressed into playing in the A Grade competition last year, playing both her preferred centre blocking role and when her team has seven players, she pulls on her libero top. “The move into A Grade has been good for Paige as it has given her the confidence to mix it with the best Volleyball Horsham has to offer and toughen her up,” he said. “Paige doesn’t take a backward step and is as brave as it comes, especially when she plays her libero role, as more often than not she is first line of defense when the opposition middles attack. “And when she does play middle and gets a block touch, her screams of delight are heard throughout the stadium and the same when she does a magnificent pancake save, we all hear about it.” Bray said Hemley has had a big few weeks in her career, with premier one selection the icing on the cake. “Paige successfully made it through the first round of selections for the under-18 state team, is off to the SSV state finals next week and now making her debut in premier one, all reward for the effort she puts into her training and support for both Volleyball Horsham and Phantoms.” Hemley has games at noon and 4pm at Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena. On behalf of everyone at Volleyball Horsham we to congratulate Paige and wish her all the best for her premier one debut. – David Berry

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amily, friends and team-mates celebrated a living cricket legend in Brim on Sunday, with Wavell McPherson receiving life membership of the Vic Country Veterans Cricket Club at a special celebration. McPherson, 83, has played with the team for nearly two decades after becoming eligible for the Veterans Cricket Victoria, VCV, over-60 competition. A long-time figurehead of the Brim-Kellalac-Sheep Hills Cricket Club, McPherson has made a sizeable impact in the veteran cricket ranks, representing Victoria and Australia in his 70s and taking part in a tour of England in 2018. McPherson said the life membership was one of his most cherished veteran cricket honours, alongside the baggy green cap he received for representing Australia. “It’s a prestigious award to think that the other chaps are acknowledging my contribution. To get a life membership is prob-

ably the highest recognition that you can receive,” he said. “They gave me a great opportunity to be able to play on. When a fella gets to 60, he tends to have to stop playing with the younger fellas.” But McPherson has not entirely given up on playing with ‘the younger fellas’. He remains involved with Brim-KellalacSheep Hills as a committee member and occasionally fills in for the club’s B Grade team – and even opposing clubs. “I still play locally if the teams are short. I’ll get a game at Brim every now and then and I’ve been lucky enough to play with my sons and grandsons,” he said. “I played with Quantong this past season because they were short one day when they came to Brim. They were going to have to forfeit and they said ‘would you play for us?’ “I kept for them and I stumped one of our own blokes.” McPherson said the Eagles’ move to Horsham Cricket Association from the

Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association this season had been a success. “We’re very pleased because our blokes wanted to play two-day cricket,” he said. “All the Horsham boys who have come to Brim have been delighted – they get to play on a lovely wicket and a beautiful ground. “Some people thought the Horsham competition might’ve been too strong for us, but we held our own. “We beat Homers and then we played them in a final and they beat us, so you can’t complain about that. It was a good success.” And while opportunities to play for his hometown club are now sporadic, McPherson said he still relished his time in the veterans competition. “I still love having an opportunity to play with the younger blokes because they can throw the ball so fast. It’s a very fast game, which I love,” he said. “But when you’re playing in the veterans, everything is exactly the same, it just happens a lot slower.”

It was an historic week for umpiring in the Wimmera, with a current AFL umpire officiating a match in the region for the first time while a former All Australian umpire took local officials through their paces at a training session. In what AFL Victoria umpire recruitment and retention officer Cam Pickering believes is an Australian first, umpire John Howorth officiated Saturday’s clash between Minyip-Murtoa and Warrack Eagles after umpiring an AFL game between Essendon and North Melbourne on Thursday night. He said while many high-profile umpires had previously called games in the region, it was the first instance of an umpire taking part in an AFL match and a local game in the same round. “There were some umpires in the 1970s and ’80s who used to come up by train and umpire in our local leagues, but they were guys who had either been dropped from the VFL at the time or were cadets making their way up the ranks,” he said. “Some of them went on to become prominent umpires, but at that time they weren’t. They definitely weren’t umpiring at the top level in the same round.” Howorth’s appearance coincided with the first senior game of rising teenage umpire Phoenix Hopper, who he said impressed him with his attitude. “At Phoenix’s age I was a boundary umpire – I wasn’t doing senior umpiring at his age, so he’s well ahead of where I was,” he said. “The thing that impressed me the most was that he’s such a relaxed, composed and calm character. He didn’t let the occasion get the better of him. As an umpire, what he did really well was sit back and let the game come to him. He didn’t assert himself or get involved when he didn’t need to.” Pickering said a midweek visit from 2023 All Australian umpire Rob Findlay, who ran a training session for Wimmera Mallee Umpires Association members, had also been an outstanding success. “Rob was tremendous. He was really giving of his time,” Pickering said. “He came back for a meal afterwards and it was pretty amazing to hear what his experiences were to become All Australian. He inspired everyone to reach for the stars.” Pickering said he hoped the visits from a pair of top-flight umpires would inspire local members to keep pursuing officiating. “Whether it be as a sport, as a career, or as life skills for kids developing their confidence and being part of a community and a sporting environment, we want to get it out there as a positive experience,” he said. – Colin MacGillivray

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The head of Grampians Racing produced a training performance to remember last week at Warrnambool, preparing Duke Of Bedford to record an emphatic 12-length triumph in the 5500-metre marathon, two days after his win in the Brierly Steeplechase. Duke Of Bedford’s bold, frontrunning display under Arron Lynch would have made the likes of Vo Rogue or Pride Of Jenni proud, not that it was entirely comfortable viewing for Bobbin. “I was watching him go around, I was thinking, ‘Geez Lynchy, what are you doing’? But he just kept finding and finding,” Bobbin said. “I thought, ‘We’re going to stop here soon’, but coming down the hill the second time, I thought, ‘Geez, he’s only got to get over them and that’s all we need to do’. “What a great ride, a confident ride. The horse, every jockey tells me that he might be looking like he’s doing too much, but he’s just cruising, he’s doing it so well. Perfect ride.” Bobbin was in no rush to commit to a Grand Annual start with Duke Of Bedford.

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Instead, he waited until Wednesday before confirming the in-form steeplechaser would back up and take his place in one of jumps racing’s showpiece events. In a sport that demands long hours, a lot of travel and can often have more downs than ups, Bobbin said Duke Of Bedford’s success had already brought a lot of joy to his stable. “The buzz we got on Wednesday morning when we all got in the barn

together after the Brierly win, that’s why we’re in the game, for situations like this and things to look forward to and work towards,” he said. “This was a bonus today, the Brierly was the goal, but the way he did that today, I might have just undersold his ability.” Based out at Lake Fyans near Stawell, Bobbin noted that his training property was designed for thoroughbreds with great endurance, like Duke Of Bedford.

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orsham District and Wimmera football netball leagues, together with the Wimmera Mallee Umpires Association, will host the ‘Are You Safe At Home?’ Round on Saturday.

The leagues will take a stand together to raise awareness and take action against family violence, with players, coaches, umpires and volunteers all taking visible action by wearing white armbands. Horsham District Football Netball League deputy chair Ben Tait said the initiative was part of a broader Are You Safe At Home? campaign, a Victorian-based program that raised awareness about family violence. The campaign also promotes access to support services for people who may be experiencing harm, as well as for those concerned about someone else’s safety. “Sporting clubs are more than just places to play, they are powerful community hubs,” Mr Tait said. “With strong values of respect, leadership and inclusion, our clubs have a real opportunity to drive positive social change. “By supporting this initiative, we are helping reduce the stigma around speaking up and sending a clear message: family violence has no place

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in our community.” Women’s Health Grampians chief executive Jennie Courtney said the day was especially significant in the local context. “The Grampians region has some of the highest family violence rates in the state,” she said. “This initiative helps to break down some of the barriers associated with talking about family violence and also promotes the support services available locally.” Ms Courtney said the Are You Safe At Home? Round was a reminder that conversations about safety, respect, and support could, and should, start within communities, including on the sidelines and courts of sporting clubs. For more information about the Are You Safe At Home? campaign and support services, people can visit www.areyousafeathome.org.au.

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Lions find stride, ready to tackle powerhouse Tigers Great Western coach Nigel Sibson is looking forward to a test against traditional Mininera and District Football League powerhouse Woorndoo-Mortlake this weekend after his side dispatched Moyston-Willaura on Saturday. The Lions kicked six goals to one in the first term but were unable to shake the plucky Pumas until the third term, going on to win 21.7 (133) to 9.10 (64) at Moyston Recreation Reserve. It was Great Western’s second straight win of 10 goals or more, and Sibson said his team was starting to execute consistently after a heavy round-one defeat at the hands of Lismore-Derrinallum. “I was certainly pleased with the way we bounced back after just not playing well in round one,” he said. “We had a little bit of bad luck with

injuries during the game, which left us short, initially on the bench and then on the field, but we don’t make any excuses – we just didn’t play to the correct method. “We’re still learning and developing all the time, but since then I think for longer periods of games we’ve been playing with the correct method, which has helped us turn that game one result around. “Lismore-Derrinallum were very good on the day, too. They’re a great side.” Sibson was also full of praise for Moyston-Willaura – a team he said was much improved from the outfit that last year won only a single game with a percentage in the 30s. “It was pretty competitively fought. The scoreboard might have reflected that we got an early jump, but Moyston-Willaura was very competi-

tive and we were a little bit fumbly,” he said. “We probably needed to be a bit cleaner, and I thought that was a byproduct of their pressure as well. “I think it’s a really good sign for the competition that they appear to be on the up. “The Mininera competition seems to get a little bit stronger or more even every year, and I think the weekend was a prime example of that.” Among the Lions’ stars on Saturday was Damien Dunn, who kicked five goals, with Billy Munkara and Alex Bonner adding four each. “Damien was one of our injuries in round one, and being a new recruit I think he was disappointed to be injured so early in the season,” Sibson said. “He’s certainly bounced back quite

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well. He kicked five at the weekend, but it was more his pressure around the ball that generated shots for him that I was happy with.” For the Pumas, onballer Ben Skubnik and skipper Liam Kaine were standouts. Meanwhile, the Ararat Eagles maintained their perch atop the ladder, defeating their southern neighbour Tatyoon 12.9 (81) to 8.7 (55) in front of a home crowd. With skipper Jack Taurau rucking to a dominant onball brigade that included Ben Robertson and Andrew Cameron, the Eagles kicked away to a comfortable lead after half time. The Hawks were also best served by their captain Josh Bibby, with Cameron Anderson and Josh Lee hitting the scoreboard, kicking two and three majors respectively. Other matches at the weekend saw

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back-and-forth contest at Pimpinio Recreation Reserve saw Kalkee’s visiting A Grade netball side emerge with a thrilling two-goal win on Saturday.

The Kees had impressed in their first two matches of the season, going down by a single score to reigning premier Laharum before beating Harrow-Balmoral by 22 goals, but faced an unexpected challenge against the plucky but winless Tigers. The match went according to script in the first quarter as Kalkee led 14-9, but the home side flipped the game on its head with a 17-10 outburst in the second term to lead by two goals at the long break. Goal defence Ada Binney’s size and rebounding ability came to the fore for the Tigers, helping to stymie the impact of Kalkee goalies Jenna Bywaters and Jarrah Martin. With Annie Felini coming off the bench to serve as a conduit to attack for Pimpinio, Tiger goalies Jessica Tetley and Tilli Menzel, who replaced Janae Slorach at goal shooter in the second quarter, had no shortage of opportunities. But the Kees struck back in the third quarter, with goal keeper Lotus Martin clamping down on Menzel while Bywaters was everywhere at goal attack, scoring seven times and setting up Martin with a

series of slick passes. Pimpinio drew level at the outset of a tense final term but was never able to retake the lead, as Kalkee held on to win 48-46. Another close clash took place at Quantong Recreation Reserve, where the visiting Edenhope-Apsley took down Noradjuha-Quantong 40-37. A smothering defensive effort in the first term saw the Saints take an 11-6 lead, but the Bombers dug their heels in after half time, outscoring the visitors 13-8 in the third term to draw within four goals. But the Bombers were never able to hit the front, with the leadership of captain Morgan Coventry and coach Lavinia Fox able to keep the Saints ahead. Kaniva-Leeor United coach Kylie King was pleased with her team’s effort in its first win of the season – a 50-36 result against Taylors Lake. While King said the Cougars had not performed in line with their expectations this season, losing their first three games, they had gotten themselves back on track at the weekend. “We feel like it was a bit overdue. We probably didn’t have the start to the season we wanted and went in a little bit underprepared in the first couple of weeks,” she said. “It feels like we’ve gotten to where we need to be at this stage of the season and

it was nice to come away with a win. We didn’t really make any positional adjustments, we’ve just been working on refining our game a little bit at training. “I just reinforced that we needed to make a stronger start than what we had the past few rounds and the team was able to come out and do it.” Leading the way for the Cougars were Sophie and Ellen Bennett, with Sophie locking down Laker goal attack Harriet Overman in the first half before playing on coach Sharon Fedke in the second half. Next for the Cougars is Laharum, which rode the momentum of a big second half against Swifts at the weekend to a 47-38 win. “Laharum is an amazing side so we’ll just be going out to try to keep pace with them,” King said. “I’ll be telling the team to keep working on what we’ve been building on so far, but it’s absolutely a big test.” The round’s final game saw Rupanyup overpower Natimuk United 63-26, with defenders Lucy Bussenschutt and Holly Ross reigning supreme. The Panthers will travel to play the Saints this weekend, while Kalkee hosts Swifts, Harrow-Balmoral returns from a bye to play Pimpinio and Taylors Lake is at home to Noradjuha-Quantong.

ON TARGET: Natimuk defender Olivia Sudholz attemtps to intercept Rupanyup goalie Zanaiya Bergen, who shot 33 goals in her team’s 63-26 win. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

Lakers earn first win of the season in resilient effort Taylors Lake coach Justin Beugelaar has hailed his team as ‘a far better side’ than last season after the Lakers earned their first win of 2025 against Kaniva-Leeor United on Saturday. Taylors Lake finished ninth on the ladder last season with four wins and a percentage of 54, but despite failing to secure premiership points in its first three matches this season, Beugelaar said it was clear his side had made progress. He said a difficult draw – with games against reigning premier Harrow-Balmoral and 2024 finalists Pimpinio and Swifts in the first three rounds – had masked the Lakers’ improved play. “Round one was a 120-point swing against the reigning premiers who we lost to by 160 points last year and we only went down to them by 40 points,” he said. “We can’t pick the draw, it is what it is, but I’ve got to be happy with the effort the boys have shown, and they were rewarded for it on the weekend.”

Taylors Lake’s 11.11 (77) to 9.9 (63) win over the Cougars was not without its challenges however, with KanivaLeeor United jumping to a 10-point lead at quarter time. “It would have been a four-goal breeze going their way in the first quarter after they won the toss,” Beugelaar said. “I said to the boys we just have to stick fat and play the football we knew we could play. To their credit we stayed right with them and we swung it around the next quarter.” Helping turn the match in the Lakers’ favour was the outside run of players such as Jye Brown, Coby Mines and Brayden Gebert, while Jayden Scott and Harry Hall gave the team drive from the back line. Beugelaar played the first half on Cougar full forward Jacob Eats before going off with a hamstring injury at the end of the second quarter. With Riley Hall also lost to a groin injury in the last quarter, Beugelaar

said it had been a test of his team’s resilience. Leading goal kickers were Alex Baker for the Lakers and Jonty Brown for the Cougars, each kicking four. The match of the round was played at Pimpinio, where the hometown Tigers came from behind to defeat Kalkee 11.11 (77) to 11.7 (73). The Kees were underdogs entering the contest, and while Pimpinio’s Tom Baker slotted the first goal of the game it was the visitors who grabbed the early ascendancy. With skipper Patrick Mills leading from the front as usual and the likes of Matt Nield and coach Andy Devereaux also prominent, kicking two goals apiece, the Kees led by two goals at quarter time and 14 points by the half. But Pimpinio dragged itself back into the match in the third quarter, kicking 3.6 to 2.0. When Devereaux was injured in a marking contest early in the last quarter and taken from the ground in the

hands of Kalkee’s trainers, the match continued to turn in Pimpinio’s favour. With Daniel ‘Boony’ Baker holding sway in the back line and brothers Jason and Adam Westley coming to the fore alongside Matt Rosier, the Tigers hit the front and held on despite a late goal from Douglas Grining giving the Kees life. Laharum produced arguably its best performance of the season on Saturday, defeating Swifts 12.14 (86) to 8.12 (60) on the road at North Park. The Demons led by 16 points at quarter time and never surrendered their advantage, with young forward Chase Whelan and Horsham recruit Brodie Mines starring up forward, while Shannon Argall turned back the clock in a ruck duel with Brett Hargreaves. For the Baggies, Jordan Motton and Chris Freeman made themselves dangerous up forward and Sean Mantell accrued plenty of the ball, but the team was unable to sustain enough

momentum to mount a challenge. Elsewhere, Natimuk United earned its first win for the season, downing Rupanyup 12.8 (80) to 9.6 (60) on the road. The Rams came from 21 points down at half time, holding the Panthers goalless in the final two quarters as Adrianne Lupton starred with six goals. At Quantong Recreation Reserve the Noradjuha-Quantong Bombers were far too good for Edenhope-Apsley, winning 22.22 (154) to 7.7 (49). Brock Orval kicked seven goals for the Bombers, but it was Leigh Stewart who stood out with a best-on-ground performance. Adam Hood was the Saints’ best performer, while Boyd Packer kicked three goals. This weekend will see the Saints host the Panthers, Taylors Lake at home to Noradjuha-Quantong, Kaniva-Leeor United on the road against Laharum, Swifts travelling to Kalkee and Harrow-Balmoral returning from a bye to host Pimpinio.

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seven-goal haul by Drew Schneider inspired Nhill to a 54-point victory over Horsham Demons on Saturday.

But the Tigers did not have it all their own way in the first half, as the scoreboard sat at 45-44 at halftime. Nhill co-coach Jake McQueen said the Tigers were slow to start but found their form in the second half. With its round one game on April 12, then the Easter break followed by a bye, Nhill had to wait nearly three weeks between matches. “That definitely wasn’t ideal, but we’re not taking any credit away from the Demons that actually put up a really good fight in that first half,” he said. “But we flicked the switch at half time and started to get the hang of it again.” While three injuries left the Tigers with limited interchanges and forced positional changes, McQueen said moving recruit Darcy Reid onto Demon Billy Carberry was a positive. The Tigers piled on 11.10 to the Demons’ 3.5 in the second half to run out comprehensive winners at Davis Park. Schneider, who has moved up the ground this season from his traditional full-forward position in the goal

LAUNCH: Warrack Eagles’ Machok Garang flies for the ball during Saturday’s match against MinyipMurtoa. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

square, was a standout after half time, while Lucas Dahlenburg and Matt Kennedy were also among the best. Adam Zimmermann, playing on a game permit, was literally a standout – the 200-plus centimetre ruckman was a welcomed addition to the Tigers’ lineup. “Adam’s a local boy. We just had him on a permit game, so that’s just a one-off at this stage,” McQueen said. “He’s at uni in Melbourne. We’re

hoping he might’ve liked it and wanted to hang around, but we’ll see.” McQueen said Schneider had not kicked any goals in the first half. “From the second half, he just went bang, bang, bang,” McQueen said. “So he was good – he played his role really well.” The Tigers now turn their attention to their match against Dimboola this weekend. “Dimmy are bringing in their Dar-

win boys this week so it’s not going to be an easy game, that’s for sure,” McQueen said. “But we’ll put together a few things to hopefully get the win.” Dimboola enjoyed an 18-point win over Horsham Saints on Saturday, but similarly to the Nhill versus Demons match, it was a tale of two halves. With a 45-42 scoreline at halftime – the Roos’ way – the match remained close in the third term.

But the Roos were slightly more accurate in front of goal and took the lead by eight points at the last change. A 20-10 point last term gave Dimboola the win – with Dylan Landt, Andrew Moore and Benjamin Brett impressive. The Saints will now travel to Central Park, Stawell, to take on the Warriors who had a week off as their round three match was played on Good Friday. The other round three game was a closely fought-out match between Minyip-Murtoa and Warrack Eagles, with the final scoreline 76-61. Playing at Murtoa, scores were close at quarter-time before the Burras were able to hit the lead and jump out to a 27-point lead by three quarter time. But the Eagles mounted a comeback in the last term, kicking 5.14 to the home side’s 2.4. Riley Morrow, Nick Ingram and Declan Powell were impressive for the Eagles, while the Burras were well led by Dusty Cross, Luke Fisher and Joseph Clancy. Minyip-Murtoa take on Southern Mallee Thunder in what could be the match of the round, while the Eagles will face Ararat.

Burras, Eagles draw in hard-fought match A drawn match between MinyipMurtoa and Warrack Eagles was the highlight of Wimmera league A Grade on Saturday. The two sides faced off at Murtoa, with the match producing a tight contest – the margin was never more than four goals. The Eagles gained the ascendancy early, with a two goal lead at quarter time, before extending it to three goals at the main break. Both sides made some positional changes at half-time, bringing on fresh legs from the interchange, but it was the Burras who shone in the third quarter. They clawed their way back to level the margin at 24-all and then hitting the lead by one goal, before the score levelled again at three-quarter time. The Eagles brought on under-17s player Lauren Clyne in the second half to try and negate the influence of

Burra defenders Ruby Wilson and Johanna Griffiths who were both playing great games. With the scores level going into the last term, both coaches swung positional changes – the Burras goalers swapped positions, and the Eagles made four changes, including changing defender Isabella Orszulak to goal shooter. Orszulak made an immediate impact, shooting three goals within minutes, and helping the Eagles take a 31-29 lead. But the Burras weren’t giving up without a fight – they levelled the margin again before again changing the make-up of their team. Two quick goals to Orszulak put the Eagles back in front, before MinyipMurtoa again made use of the rolling substitute rule to bring goal shooter Lili Wilson back onto the court. The lead changed again with the

Burras in front by two goals with five minutes remaining, before the Eagles shot three goals in row to grab the lead. But a goal from goal attack Jessie Newell levelled the scores to 36-all with less than a minute on the clock. Both sides face tough opposition this weekend, as the Burras take on Southern Mallee Thunder and the Eagles host the improved Ararat. In other round three matches, Horsham Saints continued on with its dominance, downing Dimboola 70-47. A relatively even first quarter took the margin to 13-11 at the first break, before the Saints skipped out to an eight-goal lead by half-time. But it was the second half where the Saints showed their dominance, increasing the margin each term, despite the Roos trying various combinations to tackle the ladder leaders. The Saints, missing Abby Hallam,

played under-17 player Lena Marshman at goal-attack, before she and sharp-shooter Jorja Clode swapped goal circle positions in the second half. Megan Byrne, in her 100th match, was judged the Saints best for her game in centre and wing attack, while Erin Martin was another standout in goal-keeper. For the Roos, centre court player Maddison Marra, and defender Indy Ward were best. Horsham Demons also scored a comprehensive win, defeating Nhill 82-50, as goal defender Sienna Manserra showed she has settled in nicely to the A Grade team, while goal attack Georgia Batson, with 31 goals, was dominant. The Demons will have a bye in round four, while Nhill travel to Dimboola, and Horsham Saints play Stawell.

VERSATILE: Warrack Eagles defender Isabella Orszulak was moved to goal shooter, where she made an immediate impact.

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or any women or girls considering taking up football, Horsham Football Netball Club leaders have a simple message – there has never been a better time than now.

Horsham female football director Terry Arnel said the club was seeking to expand its depth ahead of the inaugural Wimmera Football Netball League junior and senior female competitions, which kick off later this month. Mr Arnel said the senior side, which will compete against Minyip-Murtoa and Laharum in a threeteam competition, had enough players to field a side, but was seeking additional depth. “We’re looking to build on the numbers that we’ve got already to see if we can get our playing member base past 20, because at the minute it’s in the high teens,” he said. “Training has officially started and the first game we’re rostered on for is not until May 25, so it gives anyone interested in joining a little bit of time to get some training in before the season starts. “The main thing with this year being the first year and with only three teams is that for anyone who has ever entertained getting involved in footy, it’s never been easier – the club is basically subsidising all of the membership, so it shouldn’t be inhibitive cost-wise. “We’re extending a welcome to anyone who has ever entertained getting involved but has had either time or cost inhibiting their participation so far.” Mr Arnel said the club’s situation was similar in

the junior under-14.5 competition, with enough players to field a team but room for more to join. He said the focus of the competition was on having fun and increasing young players’ skill base, whether or not they had any experience with the game. “We’ve got under-14.5 members who have never played a game before and are starting from scratch, we’ve got some who have done Auskick, and we’ve got some who have played under-11s in the Wimmera league,” he said. “We’ve got plans on Wednesday next week to have an under-14.5 clinic with AFL Victoria to deliver a couple of programs for players from 14 right down to seven years old. “Whatever their skill level or interest level is, we can cater for it. It’s going to be an emerging competition and if the first time the kids pick up a footy is the first time they come to training, then so be it. They shouldn’t feel like they’re starting behind because of that.” Mr Arnel said the club was focused on creating a supportive environment for girls and women, running all-female training sessions on Wednesday nights. “The memberships have been subsidised, so all they need is a pair of boots and a mouthguard and they’re ready to go. It’s as easy as that,” he said. Mr Arnel said the club was also seeking more players for its under-18 girls team, which competes in the Western Victoria Female Football League. Any interested female players of any age can contact Mr Arnel by calling or texting 0407 433 475.

FOCUSED: Horsham Golf Club’s annual five-day tournament brought hundreds of competitors from across the state for 18 and 36-hole stroke, Pinehurst and Ambrose events. Pictured on Saturday are Peter Brennan, putting in front of Rick Dumesny. Saturday’s men’s winners were: 36-hole stroke gross: Ashley Whitehouse; 36-hole stroke nett: Blair Schlosser; 18-hole stroke gross: Trevor McRae; and 18-hole stroke nett: Russell Sleep. While for the women, winners were 36-hole stroke gross: Donna Weller; 36-hole stroke nett: Lisa Jakobi; 18hole stroke gross: Alison Sinclair; and 17-hole stroke nett: Ange Montgomery. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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aniva shooter Lisa Hawker will compete in the Down The Line World Championships in New Zealand next year, after qualifying at the Australian titles in Perth.

Mrs Hawker said the top-three finishers made the women’s team, joining a Queenslander and a shooter from New South Wales. “To qualify we had to shoot 50 double-barrel, 50 single, and 50 points to find the top five shooters,” she said. “The following day we had to shoot 100 points to find out the qualification order – I was lucky enough to come in second place. “I had no expectations, it hasn’t sunk in yet.” Mrs Hawker has represented Australia in down the line shooting twice before. “I went to South Africa in 2010, and in 2012 I went to Wales and was lucky enough to come home with an individual silver medal,” she said. Mrs Hawker, 51, took up the sport about 23 years ago. “My husband Wayne is the shooter, and our son and daughter shoot too,” she said. “Wayne has been my coach. There are a lot of young shooters coming through the competitions who have been coached, but my husband is mine. “Wayne’s consistent, he just missed out on the veteran’s team by one point, so he will go to New Zealand as an emergency.”

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Mrs Hawker said she had seven months off shooting after the nationals last year. “Wayne said before our state titles that I had better pull the gun out and have some practise, and I really haven’t looked back since,” she said. “A break can be good, it gets rid of the bad habits.” Mrs Hawker is having a new stock made for her gun, but said she was in two minds. “I don’t know whether to use that one or keep my old girl – sometimes it’s best to keep what you know,” she said. Mrs Hawker’s team will land in New Zealand the day before the national championships. “We’ll shoot that across five or six days, have one day off and then we shoot the worlds,” she said. “That’s three days – 100 targets the first day, 100 targets the second day, and 50 the third day, then they work out who’s qualified for the final. “If you qualify, then you go out and shoot another 50, so it’s three full-on days.”

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AFL umpire John Howorth in action during a Minyip-Murtoa verses Warrack Eagles Wimmera Football Netball League game on Saturday. Howorth teamed up with young Wimmera umpire Phoenix Hopper and experienced umpire coach Cam Pickering, inset. 2023 All-Australian umpire Rob Findlay took umpires through a training session on Wednesday as part of Community Umpiring Round. Story, page 44. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER

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