Warrnambool Weekly - Friday, April 28, 2023

United in remembrance: Tony Geyer, senior vice-president of Warrnambool RSL, and Kings College school captains Zac Griffin and Allyson Thomas, were among a large crowd that gathered at the Warrnambool War Memorial

and to those who continue to serve

nation. For more pictures turn to pages 4-8.

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Shearwater Fledglings will soon leave Griffiths Island for their first migration.

Helping hand for fledglings

AS Shearwater fledglings prepare to leave their burrows on Griffiths Island for their first migration, Moyne Shire Council is undertaking several initiatives to give them every chance of survival.

Council has turned off the light at the rotunda at the entrance to the island, to reduce artificial light in the area which can sometimes cause confusion for the fledglings and leave them vulnerable to predators.

This Saturday and Sunday evening, a professional shooting contractor will

be on-site to undertake a fox shoot in an attempt to stop the predators attacking fledglings before they leave their burrows.

For community safety, Martins Point and the Griffiths Island carpark will be closed to the public from 6pm each evening until 6am the following morning.

Ocean Drive will also be closed between Victoria Street and The Passage carpark.

Safety officers will be on-site to prevent public access to the area and Victoria Police has been notified.

Residents are asked to avoid the area this weekend – and shouldn’t be

alarmed if they hear gunshots from the area during these times.

Data from the past two years shows the highest number of Shearwater Fledgling deaths from foxes at this time of year.

It’s also important to note that despite interventions such as those planned by council for this weekend, several Shearwater deaths are attributed to natural attrition each year (including starvation and inability to withstand the elements).

Mortality is highest in the first year of life, as fledglings are abandoned by their parents as they forage and prepare for migration.

Bank Street preferred charging site

PORT Fairy’s Bank Street has been selected as the preferred location for a public access electric vehicle fast charging station under an agreement with Evie Networks.

Councillors agreed to entering a commercial arrangement with Evie at Wednesday’s Ordinary Meeting of Council.

Evie will operate and maintain the charging point which will be placed on council-managed land, near Fisherman’s Walk in Bank Street.

Moyne Shire mayor Karen Foster said the Bank Street location “made sense”.

“It’s right near the Visitor Information Centre and is right in the heart of town within walking distance to shops, cafes and restaurants,” she said.

“More and more people visiting Port Fairy are arriving in electric vehicles; if we want to remain a key destination for tourists, we need to ensure people in EVs have access to public charging points.

“This is a fantastic result which will mean publicly accessible EV infrastructure in Port Fairy at minimal costs to ratepayers and fulfils one of council’s 10 Climate Emergency Declaration priority actions.”

Cr Foster said council would explore similar partnerships for other

locations around the shire.

“We know that the numbers of EVs on our roads is increasing, making up 3.8 per cent of all new car sales in Australia in 2022, up 94 per cent on the previous year,” she said.

“If we want people to continue to visit our region, we need to be providing this infrastructure and partnerships with private industry like this are the perfect way to meet that growing demand.”

Under the proposed agreement, Evie Networks will be required to undertake community and stakeholder consultation prior to construction, with support provided by council.

Cash boost for jett y

ANGLERS will soon have an updated jetty in Port Fairy with Better Boating Victoria announcing funding this week.

The Port Fairy project was one of 35 across the state to receive funding.

Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny announced a $2.75million investment across the projects designed to improve facilities as well as undertaking dredging to facilitate greater access

during lower tides and water levels.

The grants were awarded through the Victorian government’s Recreational Boating Structural Maintenance and Dredging and Access Grants programs and funded via the reinvestment of boaters’ recreational licence and registration fees.

“This is a great example of how reinvesting licence and registration fees is improving the experience for boaters and making getting out on the water easier

and more accessible,” Ms Kilkenny said.

“With projects right across Victoria covering a range of improvements, we’re building bigger and better facilities for everyone in the community to enjoy.”

Moyne Shire Council received $50,000 for the Port Fairy jetty upgrades.

The shire also received a further $50,000 to design a jetty replacement at the Curdievale boat ramp.

We will remember them

THE sun shone brightly and the crowds gathered to remember and pay their respects at ANZAC Day services across the district.

Warrnambool RSL president Michael Bellamy welcomed a large gathering at the Warrnambool War Memorial, as veterans, school children, families and representatives from various community, service and sporting clubs stood side by side to remember the fallen and pay tribute to all those who served, and continue to serve, our nation.

“Today is of great significance as we gather to remember and pay tribute to all those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations,” Mr Bellamy said.

Mr Bellamy and members of the Warrnambool and District Pipes and Drums earlier led a procession along Liebig Street to the memorial.

Crowds lined both sides of the street to watch and cheer as war veterans marched, along with members of the Air Force and Army cadets, school groups, guides, scouts and various community groups. Vehicles from the Military Vehicles Restoration Club added to the atmosphere of the parade.

Throughout the morning a large number of floral arrangements were laid including those from Warrnambool City mayor Debbie Arnott, Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, and various schools, community groups and service organisations.

Tuesday’s fine weather also saw crowds gather for morning services in Dennington, Hawkesdale, Yambuk and Port Fairy along with afternoon services in Koroit and Panmure.

Warrnambool RSL president Michael Bellamy, who also joined with members of the Warrnambool Pipes and Drums for the parade, welcomed the large gathering on Tuesday. 2023D

Corporal Peter Bryant joined fellow members of the Military Vehicles Restoration Club for Tuesday’s parade. 2023D

Bob Frost, who enlisted in July 1952, will turn 90 in August and was proud to once again attend Warrnambool’s ANZAC Day service. 2023D

The Army Cadets participating in the march. 2023D

Local Vietnam veterans honoured

Port Fairy remembers

PORT Fairy local James Kelly led an emotional ANZAC Day service in the town on Tuesday.

Mr Kelly, who served with the Australian Navy in Afghanistan, spoke of the importance of mental health issues for service men and women and of the difficulties faced while transitioning back into “everyday society”.

Mr Kelly’s own grandfather, who was also a soldier, ultimately became a lifelong alcoholic.

PANMURE paid tribute to local Vietnam veterans with a plaque unveiling during the town’s Anzac Day service this week.

Panmure Action Group president Ian Wallace, who led the service, said each year a group was selected to be recognised.

A plaque was unveiled under the Lone Pine at the Panmure War Memorial bearing the names of those from the area who had served in Vietnam; Peter Fry, Richard Ridgewell, Keith Dixon, Brian Mathers, Michael Smith, James Ryan, Terry McInerney, John Knight and George Atkins.

“We’re recognising Vietnam veterans from within a 10-mile radius of Panmure, which includes Allansford, Naringal, Framlingham, Garvoc and Laang, for their service” he said.

“We’ve centred our 2023 service around these men, as in previous year we’ve centred the service around others.

“We’ve had wonderful support from the army, especially Lieutenant Zeigler, who plays an integral part of our service each year.

“This was also the first time we’ve had a singer, Don Cowling, and we’ve never had a speaker system this good, so we’re really pleased with how everything went.”

The service began with a march down Harris Street to the memorial, with a large military presence joining local veterans and family members.

The service featured guest speakers, including Vietnam veterans, who recounted their experiences and spoke about what Anzac Day means to them.

Among the speakers was Moyne Shire mayor Karen Foster, who said it was important to reflect on what Anzac Day means.

“I have a 23-year-old daughter and a 20-year-old son, and the average age of a solider in 1914 was 23,” she said.

“By sheer chance, my children were born in to a time of peace and they have never had to contemplate going to war and, as their mother, I’ve never had to face the abject terror of waving them off, never knowing if I would see them again.

“As their mother, and as an Australian, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all of the servicemen and women who have gone before.

“It’s because of their sacrifice that our children have been able to grow up today as part of the Anzac tradition of which we can all feel so proud; so, we remember them all.”

Mr Wallace also paid tribute to Panmure Action Group vice president Reg Dumesny, who died earlier this year in a car accident.

Mr Dumesny played an integral role in helping to organise Anzac Day services in Panmure, and his loss is one still felt today.

“I couldn’t mention him during the service, I would have come unglued,” Mr Wallace said.

Following Mr Kelly’s opening remarks, Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster spoke of the first Anzac the day was originally only associated with Gallipoli, but has since evolved into an acknowledgement of all major wars and conflicts of the 20th century.

Cr Foster reflected on her extreme pride in the Anzac Day tradition and how, as a mother herself, she could not imagine the “abject terror” mother’s must face upon saying goodbye to a son or daughter departing for service.

Barbara Brooks recited a touching poetic tribute and the Port Fairy Citizens’ Band performed hymns as a time of quiet reflection.

Students from St Patrick’s and Port Fairy Consolidated School took part in the service, along with veteran Doug Nolte who recited the Ode of Remembrance and Army veteran Colin Lang who also addressed the crowd.

Thank you for your service: (above) Vietnam veterans were honoured at this year’s Anzac Day service in Panmure, with a plaque dedicated to locals who served unveiled. 2023D

Irish festival this weekend

KOROIT is all set to take centre stage this weekend, with the annual Koroit Irish Festival.

Koroit’s claim as Australia’s Most Irish Town will again be boosted by the festival, with organisers anticipating around 400 people to attend.

This will double the town’s population, with 70 percent of tickets for the festival purchased from people outside the region.

A dedicated committee of 20 volunteers have been working hard behind the scenes to put the festival together, with partnerships with other community groups and businesses helping bring the event to life.

Major festival partner Bega has teamed with the festival committee to build a permanent stage on the town’s Village Green.

Moyne Shire Council and the Victorian government have also contributed, along with ‘Visit Victoria’ to help extend the reach of the event.

The Koroit Lions Club continues to be a major partner of the festival, both through funding and providing helping hands.

A large number of schools, community groups and clubs in the town use the festival as a fundraising event or to promote their organisations.

Koroit’s two primary schools will once again help cater for the festival while the town’s kindergarten will again run the Kids Area. The festival will kick off tonight (Friday) with a

sell-out concert in the Koroit Theatre.

Tomorrow (Saturday) visitors to the town can enjoy a range of day-long activities in Commercial Road.

On Sunday, activities are spread around the town with a major focus on a Gaelic Games day at Victoria Park.

The festival will also feature the inaugural Kortraits Art Exhibition while the Koroit CWA’s quest to make 5000 shamrocks will be on show.

Tickets are available online at koroitirishfestival. com.au

Adults are $25 while under 18s are free.

(right) Irish dancing is always a popular attraction at the Koroit festival. 2023E

(right) The street procession will once again be a colourful spectacle.2023E

WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB

TWENTY four members and visitors attended a social practice session at the Warrnambool Bridge Club on last Friday.

Three players showed just how well you can play after attending a short “Introduction to Bridge” course. The club welcomed them and hope they will continue to play.

RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday April 20:

North-South:

1st 61.67% Janet Attrill - Penny Thomas

2nd 60.83% Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke

3rd 48.33% Tony Plevier - Owen Maslen

East-West:

1st 58.75% Players 68 & 69

2nd 55.42% Tim Clement - Allen Shiels

3rd 52.50% Joan Malikoff - Anne Serra

Last Sunday’s results:

1st 62.00% Dennis Hilder - Kathy Hilder

1st 62.00% Janet Attrill - Penny Thomas

3rd 49.00% Aileen Park - Patsy Ryan

Last Monday’s results:

North-South:

1st 57.40% Denis Fitzpatrick - Helen

Scarborough

2nd 55.94% Janet Attrill - Penny Thomas

East-West:

1st 61.56% Aileen Park - Paula Hillis

2nd 58.85% Player 68 - Barbara Mckean

Last Wednesday’s result:

North-South:

1st 60.38% Paula Hillis - Pat Starkie

2nd 56.00% Owen Maslen - Player 68

East-West:

1st 59.62% Noel Howard - Kathleen French

2nd 54.38% Marie Bird - Dennis Hilder

Money to give away

THE DemoDAIRY Foundation has an unusual problem – its goal is to give away money but there aren’t enough people putting their hands up for it.

The foundation is launching a new campaign to inspire more people to apply for scholarships and grants.

Chair Andrea Vallance said the foundation could allocate up to $100,000 a year for worthwhile projects but struggled to find enough suitable applicants.

The DemoDAIRY Foundation (DDF) was established in 2018 after a resolution to wind up the former DemoDAIRY Cooperative near Terang, with funds from the sale of the property invested into a fund.

To streamline the process, DDF is inviting applicants to apply for scholarships or submit grant applications twice yearly, with a mid-year cut-off date of May 30 and late October.

DDF has previously supported scholarships and grants for a range of dairy or agribusiness related proposals as diverse as innovation grants including a water rat, research projects, business management skill development and field trials.

Funds have also been used towards capacity development grants, supporting WestVic Dairy events, the Food and Fibre Great South Coast Careers Advisory Panel (CAP), the Neil Porter Legacy, Leadership Great South Coast and participation in dairy conferences, study tours and a range of tertiary or further study options.

“We need people to apply across the board,” Mrs Vallance said.

“We won’t hand out funds willy-nilly, but we are interested in any worthwhile application that is going to benefit dairy farmers, the dairy industry and dairy communities.”

DDF is about half-way through its expected 10-year duration but it hasn’t allocated half of its funds.

Mrs Vallance said the funds had been well invested and were generating sound income which provides even more opportunities for potential applicants.

“We’ve got till the funds run out but it looks like we’re going to continue for longer than anticipated because people aren’t taking up these grant and scholarship prospects,” she said.

“You wouldn’t think it would be hard to

give money away, but people don’t think their ideas are worth considering or they don’t think they should seek support to undertake further study.

“Having a streamlined application process may be an impetus to help people take the next step in their agribusinesses.

“The DDF Board wants to continue supporting our regional dairy industry and encourages more individuals, groups or industry stakeholders to apply for funding that could deliver direct benefits to other dairy farmers and our wider dairy community.

More information can be found at https://www.demodairy.com.au/ scholarships-and-grants/ or from DDF secretary Ian Teese on 0427 358987 or itag@bigpond.com.

Historic walk and talk

RESIDENTS and visitors to Port Fairy will have an opportunity to learn more about some of the town’s historic buildings.

A free ‘walk and talk’ event, to be held on Friday May 5, will give participants the opportunity to listen to some intriguing stories about four buildings in the central business area.

The walk will start at Seacombe House in Sackville Street at 1pm, with a talk by Judith Kershaw.

The group will then walk to St John’s Anglican Church in Barclay Street where Bruce Watts will share his knowledge.

The group will also head to Drill Hall/ Fairy Palace in Bank Street to listen to Richard Patterson before walking to ‘The Stump’ (Caledonian Inn) on Bank Street where Carol Heard will offer her knowledge.

The event, which is being organised by members of the Port Fairy Historical Society Inc., is hoped to become an annual one.

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Dairy future for Noah

KOROIT teenager Noah Billings never expected to find himself working on a dairy farm.

While Koroit is surrounded by prime dairy country, Noah was a town lad and had little cause to visit a farm.

However, a chance conversation with a cricket teammate sent him to a calf shed three years ago and he’s never looked back. With support from a DemoDAIRY Foundation scholarship, Noah is now working with Eddie and Lisa Dwyer at their Purnim farm.

He has progressed from feeding the calves on Saturday mornings through a school-based apprenticeship to working full-time and completing his Certificate III in agriculture.

While his former school mates eyed careers in other directions, 17-year-old Noah said he had found his niche and planned to continue working in the dairy industry.

“A friend I played cricket with asked me if I wanted to come out here on Saturday mornings and help with the calf feeding and it all went from there,” Noah said.

“I’d just feed the calves and do random jobs on Saturday morning and then go and play cricket or football.”

His friend no longer works on the farm but Noah was keen to progress in the industry.

“Eddie and Lisa asked if I wanted to go on a school-based traineeship. That was Mondays

on the farm and I’d go to South West TAFE on Thursdays. Then when I finished year 11 I started full-time last October and I’m now doing my Certificate III.”

While admitting being a bit nervous around the big Friesian cows when he started, Noah now feels at home working with the livestock.

“I like being outside and doing something different every day; everything from fencing and tractor work to feeding the calves and milking,” he said.

“Eddie is great and I’m learning a lot.

“Mum and dad drive me to work every day, which they don’t mind, but I’m looking forward to getting my licence.”

Noah is happy to recommend other young people look at a career in agriculture.

He said the DemoDAIRY Foundation was a big help in not only subsidising his study and purchase of work gear, but in giving him encouragement to pursue a career in agriculture.

People interested in careers in agriculture can visit www.demodairy.com.au to find out about scholarships.

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1. Piles (6)

4. The human mind (6)

9. Illegal act (7)

10. Walk heavily (5)

11. Heavy mists (4)

12. Fine (7)

14. Indigenous (6)

16. Deed (6)

19. Investigate (7)

21. Most enjoyable (4)

23. Carmen, eg (5)

24. Endures (7)

25. Made haste (6)

26. Clear a river bed (6)

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1. Distinctive Dalmatian feature (4)

2. Outrage (7)

3. Varieties (5)

5. Demonic (7)

6. Move on hands and knees (5)

7. Taking everythong out of (8)

8. Aids (5)

13. Publicly known (2, 6)

15. Infract (7)

17. Alternatively (3-4)

18. Let (5)

20. Odists (5)

21. Without doubt

22. Land sourrounded by sea

KNOCK KNOCK JOKES

Knock knock

Who's there?

Figs!

Figs who?

Figs the door bell!

Knock knock

Who's there?

Armageddon!

Armageddon who?

Armageddon out of here!

Knock knock

Who’s there?

Foster!

Foster who?

Foster than a speeding bullet!

Call out for singers

THE 2023 Warrnambool Organ Festival is calling for singers to join its choir for a performance of the much-loved Requiem by Gabriel Faure.

Composed in the late 1800s, the Requiem is possibly Faure’s best-known work, and represents a rewarding challenge for choristers.

The Warrnambool Organ Festival performance will feature ex-Warrnambool organist Craig Doherty playing the mighty Fincham and Hobday organ at St Joseph’s Church, alongside two vocal soloists from Melbourne and the festival choir. Alongside the Requiem, there will also

be two English choral works by Herbert Howells and S.S. Wesley.

The combined power of the organ and the festival choir should result in a huge sound resonating through the historic building.

Rehearsals for the project will be under the direction of festival director Patrick Burns, who has conducted local choirs and performances as part of the organ festival for the past few years.

“This will be a wonderful project to relaunch the Warrnambool Organ Festival Choir and bring together singers from right across the region to perform some wonderful works that are very dear to me,” Mr Burns said.

The festival choir is a non-auditioned choir, and everyone is welcome to join and be a part of what will be a fantastic night of music.

The performance will take place on Saturday September 9 at 7:30pm.

Rehearsals will be held on weekends in the lead up to the performance and performers are asked to make a small contribution of $10 to help cover the cost of printing music scores for the project. For more information, rehearsal dates, and to register your interest please go to the Warrnambool Organ Festival’s facebook page, or send an email to warrnamboolorganfestival@gmail.com.

Reduction burn-offs begin

WITH the easing of fire restrictions, farmers across the district are now undertaking private burnoffs on their properties.

Country Fire Authority (CFA) and partner agencies will be making the most of cooler autumn conditions to conduct fuel reduction burns to lower bushfire risk for communities.

Farmers and private landholders will also take the opportunity to ignite stubble burns on their properties.

Combined with weather conditions that will prevent smoke from dispersing into the upper atmosphere, it’s predicted that smoke may hang over the

district throughout these periods.

CFA Chief officer Jason Heffernan said although CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) work closely with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Bureau of Meteorology to keep smoke impact as low as practically possible, smoke in our regional and rural areas can come from a number of sources.

“Along with the important planned burns that are conducted in our forests, parks and reserves led by FFMV and the many kilometres of road, rail and grassland burns that are led by the CFA, this time of year also sees a large amount of smoke coming from the necessary burnoffs that our farmers and rural

property holders complete,” he said.

“These are part of traditional farming practices where burning off of crop stubble is often needed to kill off weeds and return nutrients and carbon back into the soil.”

As the weather cools, smoke will also come from the many thousands of wood heaters households rely on for their autumn and winter heat source. Smoke from wood heaters will often settle in the local area from where they are burning.

“This localised smoke or smoke haze can often be misinterpreted as coming from planned burns from a long way away, but this is not always the case,” chief officer

Heffernan said.

“As the weather conditions continue to become favourable for lower intensity burning, we will look to conduct the most suitable burn-offs to ensure that our dependent native bush and grasslands are benefitting and avoid much more devastating high intensity bushfires.

“We rely upon all Victorians to spread the message and continue to support us in the delivery of our burning programs.”

Although fire restrictions have ended to an end, residents are urged to continue registering their burn-offs at www.firepermits.vic. gov.au so that if someone reports smoke to Triple Zero, the incident will be cross-checked with the

burn-off register.

For the latest information about when and where planned burns are occurring near you, residents are encouraged to sign up to Planned Burns Victoria at www. plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au and download the App.

If you see smoke and want to know if it is a planned burn or a fire, visit emergency.vic.gov.au, check the VicEmergency App or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

Visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/ for-community/airwatch for information about current air quality throughout Victoria. Tips for looking after your health when there is smoke can also be found on EPA’s website.

Warrnambool Organ Festival director Patrick Burns. 2023E

Tower hill reserve closed to hunting

TOWER Hill Wildlife Reserve will be among the wetlands closed or partially closed to hunting for the 2023 duck season.

Game Management Authority announced the closures last week in a bid to prevent disturbance to a significant number of threatened species.

Tower Hill State Game Reserve will be closed to protect blue-billed ducks and blue-winged shovelers.

A total of 14 wetlands across Victoria will be closed, including three others that are routinely closed each year to reinforce their wildlife sanctuary status.

The wetlands to be closed to hunting include Lake Elingamite (near Cobden), Lake Goldsmith State Game Reserve (west of Ballarat), Lake Natimuk (near Horsham), Bryan Swamp State Game Reserve (northwest of Dunkeld) and the Green Swamp State Game Reserve (east of Dunkeld).

Also listed on the partial closures were Lake Murphy State Game Reserve (south

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of Kerang), Gaynor Swamp State Game Reserve (west of Shepparton) and Reedy Lake State Game Reserve (near Nagambie).

Signage will be installed to alert hunters to the closures. Other wetlands may be closed or further regulated if significant concentrations of rare or threatened species are found.

Hunters should regularly check the GMA website for updates to wetland closures at https://bit.ly/3MqNjLb.

Hunters are reminded the start time is 8am for every day of the season, from Wednesday this week to Tuesday, May 30.

The daily bag limit is four game ducks per person, per day.

The blue-winged shoveler and hardhead must not be hunted in Victoria this year.

Authorities from a range of agencies will be patrolling wetlands to ensure hunters act in a safe and responsible manner.

For more information on wetland closures, visit gma. vic.gov.au.

SOUTH West Coast MP Roma Britnell has called on the State Government to fund much-needed repairs to the Hopkins Highway.

Ms Britnell said she was deeply concerned about the lack of investment in key regional roads.

“Despite repeated calls from the South West Coast community, the Andrews Government has failed to allocate any funds to several critical roads, which are vital for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in the region,” she said.

“Only 3.1km of the WoolsthorpeHeywood Road has been repaired, despite the desperate need for extensive repairs and upgrades to the entire road network.”

Ms Britnell said a number of road projects across the south west needed to be prioritised ahead of the May budget.

Premier Daniel Andrews has foreshadowed cuts to spending, saying the government would have to make some really difficult choices.

But Ms Britnell said south west roads could not be neglected without putting lives at risk.

“The neglect of these roads by the Andrews Labor Government is simply unacceptable,” she said.

BACKYARD SAND & SOIL

“The people of South West Coast rely on these roads every day, and the lack of investment is putting their safety and livelihoods at risk.

“The Hopkins Highway is in urgent need of repair and upgrade, yet the Andrews Labor Government has chosen to turn a

blind eye to the issue.”

Ms Britnell said it was time for the Victorian Government to act.

“Our region deserves better,” she said.

“I call on Daniel Andrews to take immediate action and allocate funds for these vital upgrades before it’s too late.”

An open letter to Treasurer Jim Chalmers regarding the Budget

Dear Dr Chalmers, Thereʼs a crisis in our country you can fix in your first budget, at no extra cost.

With the stroke of a pen you could help secure the future of critical regional news services, using money already allocated in the budget.

All you need to do is allocate a fairer percentage of the federal governmentʼs advertising budget to local and regional news services, rather than spending almost all of it with corporate capital city media and foreign-owned digital platforms (which donʼt produce any content or employ any journalists).

This can be achieved by simply adopting the Victorian Govt policy that mandates a weekly full page government advertisement in every regional and community paper.

Local and regional newspapers connect more than 80% of the country, but they get almost 0% of the government advertising spend.

In an era where false news spreads faster on social media than the truth does, trusted local news services reach more regional Australians than any other medium. And unlike other media, every government dollar spent with a local newspaper is also an investment in regional journalism jobs. This shouldnʼt be controversial.

A recent parliamentary inquiry recommended that a minimum of 20% of government print advertising should be placed with regional news services. A recent study conducted by Deakin University recommended the same thing. In fact, the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, has been advocating for more regional newspaper advertising for many years. We know there may be bigger budget issues, but this small policy change would be a simple and fair solution to a growing problem for regional Australia. A policy that ensures weekly federal government advertising is placed in regional newspapers would be great news for the country. And it wonʼt cost you a cent.

Yours sincerely,

Tony Kendall President Managing Director Country Press Australia Australian Community Media

Andrew Manuel

Colour explosion

THE end of term one was a fun and colourful one for many Koroit children.

A special ‘colour explosion’ day saw children from Koroit and District Primary School join with those from the local kindergarten, as well as Honeypot Early Learning Centre, for some fun-filled laps of the school oval.

Hay bales, a water park and various obstacles proved a whole lot of fun for participants as they tried to complete as many laps as possible – all the while raising some valuable funds for new outdoor furniture at the school.

The children were joined by several staff and community members who also braved the obstacles – while being sprayed with coloured powder.

Principal Tanya McPherson is covered in green. 2023E

Ruby Phillis, Molly Fisk, Ivy Gavin, Hendrex O’Keefe and Julida Saragi. 2023E

Alice Higgins negotiates the hay bales. 2023E Scout Vanlaws enjoys the course. 2023E

Lottie Monk was covered head to toe in colour. 2023E

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Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm 124 Manifold St, Camperdown

Deadlines

Word adverts: 12.00pm Wednesday

Classified display adverts: 10.00am Wednesday; Death & Funeral notices: 2.00pm Wednesday

Advertisement proofs

Any multiple column advertisements requiring proofs must be submitted 2 hours prior to deadline.

Advertising conditions

Advertiser’s full name and address must be supplied even if it is not included in the advertisement.

Birth notices require the signatures of both parents if both are mentioned in the advert before being accepted. These notices must be placed in person. Wedding and Engagement notices require the signatures of both parties before being accepted.

Death notices will only be published after family notices from the funeral director or the immediate family. Where authorisation cannot be verified, notices will be held over.

Advertising cats and dogs for sale. Victorian Domestic Animals Act 1994 states all dogs and cats be microchipped before being given away or sold. Each animal advertised must contain a unique microchip number and also a source number of the seller from the Pet Exchange Register or the business registered number and council from where it is registered.

Motor car advertisers. Private vendors of motor cars advertised for sale must include the price of the vehicle and either a registration number of the vehicle (if registered) or the engine number (if unregistered).

Found advertisements are published free. Simply provide us with the details for publishing.

Advertisements must be pre-paid unless the client has an existing account with the WD News.

Advertisers responsibility

Every business must honour its obligations under the Australian Consumer Law. Businesses must not make false, misleading or deceptive claims about a product or service.

Copyright

Western District Newspaper Pty. Ltd. being the publisher of the WarrnamboolWeekly newspaper is the owner of the copyright in all advertisements (including artwork) prepared by employees and/or agents of the newspaper on behalf of the advertisers. Neither the newspaper advertisers or any person on their behalf are authorised to publish, reproduce or copy in any manner, any of the said advertisements (including artwork) without the prior written licence of the newspaper.

Members of

Motel Accommodated Coach Tours

‘Pick up and return to your home’ Request the itinerary for the many tour highlights

CAIRNS, THE GULF, BIRDSVILLE, MARREE & FLINDERS RANGES

24 days Thursday 8th June $11990

Highlights: Bourke, Darling River, Charleville, Cosmos Centre, Blackall Woolscour, Longreach, Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Thomson River Cruise, Charters Towers, Magnetic Island, Paronella Park, Australian Sugar Museum, Green Island, Cairns, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Kuranda Train and Sky Rail, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas, Undara Lava Tubes, Gulflander Train Ride, Gulf of Carpentaria Sunset Cruise, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Marree, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Burra, Renmark.

CAIRNS, LONGREACH, MAGNETIC ISLAND & BARRIER REEF

12 days Thursday 8th June $6710

Highlights: Bourke, Darling River, Charleville, Cosmos Centre, Blackall Woolscour, Longreach, Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Thomson River Cruise, Charters Towers, Magnetic Island, Paronella Park, Australian Sugar Museum, Green Island, Cairns, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Kuranda Train and Sky Rail, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas.

CAIRNS & THE GULF COUNTRY INC BIRDSVILLE

16 days Friday 16th June $6380

Highlights: Cairns, Green Island, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas, Atherton Tableland, Georgetown, Undara Lava Tubes, Gulflander Train Ride, Normanton, Karumba, Gulf of Carpentaria Sunset Cruise, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Marree, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Burra, Renmark.

SPLENDID SINGAPORE

10 days Thursday 6th July $7590

Highlights: Luxury Hotel Accommodation, Stunning Singapore, City Sights Tour, Botanic & Orchid Gardens, Singapore River Cruise, Fullerton Bay Hotel High Tea, The Singapore Zoo, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands Lookout, S.E.A Aquarium, Changi District, National Museum of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, English Speaking Guides.

PLUS MANY MORE TOURS AVAILABLE –CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Tour costs include: luxury coach travel, motel accommodation twin share, admissions, air fares and meals as per itineraries.

• Pick up and return to your home.

• For bookings or to request a full itinerary that details the many tour highlights, please contact Brendan’s Australian Tours, Ararat.

Brendan’s Australian Tours

Toll Free 1800 981 187 / Ararat www.brendanstours.com.au

GLENNEN, Patrick Of Noorat

Aged 92

Passed away on 25/04/2023 at Mt View, Terang. Loved son of Ellen & Edward (both dec) Brother to John Edward (dec).

Dearly loved husband to Dawn (dec). Loving father to Chris & Jenny, Annemaree & Michael Heffernan, Kerin & Karin, Andrew & Diane, Meredith & Haydn Volk. Much loved Pa to 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

FUNERALS

GLENNEN, Patrick

A Requiem Mass will be held for Pat on Wednesday (May 3) at 1:00pm. The Burial Service will follow at the Terang Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the Church on Tuesday at 7:00pm. The Service will be available to view at www.macqueens.com.au from 10:00am Thursday.

5592 1293 www.macqueens.com.au

ALLANSFORD

Allansford General Store

The Freckled Duck

KOROIT

AG Warehouse Koroit

Dalys IGA Koroit

KNL Newsagency and Lotto

PANMURE

Panmure General Store

Panmure Hotel

PORT FAIRY

BP Port Fairy

Charlies on East

Cobb’s Bakery

East Beach Fish ‘n Chips

Information Centre Port Fairy

Moyne Council Port Fairy

Moyne Health Services

NewsXpress Port Fairy

Port Fairy Coffee Roasters

Port Fairy Holiday Park

Port Fairy IGA

Port Fairy Sports and Toys

Seacombe House

The Hub

Village Bakehouse at Port Fairy

Big 4 Caravan Park Port Fairy

Brookes Home Timber & Hardware

The Mill Port Fairy

WARRNAMBOOL

Beach Kiosk Takeaway

BP Mathews Petroleum

BP Warrnambool Princes Hwy

Coffee Treat

Country Life take-away and catering

Dennington Bakehouse

Dr. Tully Espresso Bar

Flaxman Street Milk Bar

Gateway Newsagency

Gateway plaza

Jude The Café

Kings Catering

Monaghan’s Pharmacy

Nextra Koroit street

Norfolk butcher

Norfolk butcher north point

Norfolk Lotto

Northpoint Lotto and Gifts

Revive

Surfside 1 Caravan Park

The Hospital Shop

The Pig and Pie

Timor Street Authorised

Newsagency

Tourist Information Centre

Warrnambool

Walsh road Take away

Warrnambool council

Warrnambool RSL

Warrnambool Train station

BP Matthews Petroleum

TRUCK DRIVER

We have a full-time position available for a truck driver.

Applicants must have an MC Licence and previous driving experience is essential.

For more information, please contact:

135 Cobden Road, Camperdown 3260

Ph: (03) 5593 1909 info@bonnertransport.com.au

SPREADER / TRACTOR DRIVERS

Full and part-time positions available

Grass Growers are now hiring spreader driver(s).

Based in Terang we are a growing business spreading fertiliser and lime mostly within a 100km radius. Experience is highly regarded but training can be provided to the right applicant.

We are looking for people who are honest, reliable, punctual, have good attention to detail and a good team player.

Call us on (03) 5592 2550 or send your resumé to admin@grassgrowersvic.com.au or Grass Growers Vic Pty Ltd PO Box 149, Terang VIC 3264.

Applications close Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5.00pm.

TRUCK DRIVERS

Full and part-time positions available

Exciting positions have become available for suitably qualified truck drivers to join our team at Grass Growers. Main responsibilities are to transport within our Terang based market.

Job variety and flexibility is to be expected.

In addition to having relevant licences, you will need to be honest, reliable, punctual and a good team player.

Call us on (03) 5592 2550 or send your resumé to admin@grassgrowersvic.com.au or Grass Growers Vic Pty Ltd PO Box 149, Terang VIC 3264. Applications close Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5.00pm.

SALES AGRONOMIST - PASTURE

Grass Growers Vic Pty Ltd is an award winning, growing, ambitious business based in Terang Victoria.

We supply our customers with agronomic advice, quality fertiliser, seed and associated products. This is a great opportunity, with excellent conditions awaiting the successful applicant.

You may possess tertiary qualifications but you will definitely be personable, honest, industrious and motivated to service your growing customer base.

Call us on (03) 5592 2550 or send your resumé to admin@grassgrowersvic.com.au or Grass Growers Vic Pty Ltd PO Box 149, Terang VIC 3264.

Applications close Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5.00pm

SPREADER DRIVER

We have a full-time position available for a Spreader Driver. Applicants need to have a current drivers licence and experience with agricultural machinery. Additional on the job training will be provided.

For more information, please contact us on:

Ph: (03) 5593 1909 info@bonnertransport.com.au

135 Cobden Road, Camperdown 3260

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9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “My Life As A Dead Girl” (M) (’15) Stars: Cassandra Scerbo, Keegan Connor Tracy, Kirsten Zien, Kyra Zagorsky, Chad Rook, Adam DiMarco, Ken Tremblett

2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s]

3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s]

4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]

5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s]

7:30 AFL: Round 7: St Kilda v Port Adelaide *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s]

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:00Armchair Experts (M) [s] – Adam Cooney, Georgie Parker and Cam Luke bring you their unique and interactive analysis from the week in footy.

12:00Program To Be Advised

12:30Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “Love, Game, Match” (PG) (’22) Stars: Cristine Prosperi, Dale Moss, Fred Galle, Brooke Burfitt

1:45 Garden Gurus Moments [s]

2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]

3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s]

4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s]

5:30 WIN News [s]

6:00 NINE

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:10

6:00

Sunday April 30

10:00The Morning Show (PG) [s]

12:00Seven’s Horse Racing: Morphettville/ Eagle Farm/ Sandown/ Rosehill *Live* [s]

5:00 Seven News At 5 [s]

5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – A drug runner conceals his stash in the most unlikely of places. A Frenchman has fallen for Australia, but Immigration says it’s time to leave. Officers are shocked by an item found in the mail.

6:00 Seven News [s]

6:00 Getaway (PG) [s]

6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

7:00 Weekend Today [s]

Today Extra - Saturday [s] 12:00 Destination WA [s] 12:30 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 1:00 Living Proof [s] 1:30 Lego Masters - Grand Masters (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

11:00The

Great Outdoors

5:30 Walking Wartime England

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 The Wonders Of Europe: Alhambra, Treasure Of Andalusia (PG) (In English/ French)

News [s] 7:30

ABC

7:00 AFL: Round 7: Melbourne v North Melbourne *Live* From The MCG [s] – The Demons pit themselves against the Kangaroos, live and free from the MCG.

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:00Program To Be Advised

12:00Repco Supercars Championship Highlights [s]

8:30 Kensington Palace - Behind Closed Doors (PG)

10:20Lennon’s Last Weekend (M d)

11:30Outlander (MA15+)

12:40Germinal (M s,v) (In French)

Movie: “Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (PG) (’04) Stars: Emma Watson 10:15 Movie: “Conan The Destroyer” (M) (’84) Stars: Grace Jones, Arnold Schwarzenegger 12:05 Movie: “Nerve” (M) (’16) Stars: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco 1:50 9Honey Hacks (PG) [s] 2:00 Religious Programs 2:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Reel Action [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Freshly Picked [s] 7:30 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 8:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 8:30 What’s Up Down Under [s] 9:00 Farm To Fork [s] 9:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 10:00Studio 10: Saturday [s] 12:00I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) [s] 1:30 Jamie Oliver: Together [s] 2:40 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 6:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Blue Bloods: The Naked Truth (M v) [s] 9:30 CSI: Vegas: We All Fall Down (M v) [s] 10:30NCIS: Hawaii: Money Honey (M v) 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

1:45 The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything (M l,s)

3:25 Mastermind Australia (PG) 4:30 Bamay

3:00 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Baby

Animals 4:25 Odo 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30

Kiri And Lou 6:05 Octonauts 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines

7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00

Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8:20 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 9:10 Robot Wars (M)

ABC COMEDY (22) 12:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Bargain Hunt 3:00 Australia’s Amazing Homes 4:00 Impossible Builds 5:00 Border Security International (PG) 5:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 6:00 Dog Patrol (PG) 6:30 The Highland Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 I Escaped To The Country (PG)

(PG) 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:30rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30Traces (M l) [s] 1:15 Capital (M s) [s] 2:05 The Durrells (PG) [s] 3:05 Grand Designs Revisited: Tunbridge Wells [s] 3:55

3:55 The Fairly OddParents 4:30 Lloyd Of

The Flies 4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:20 Mustangs

FC 6:00 The New Adventures Of Figaro

Pho 6:35 Born To Spy (PG) 7:00 72

Cutest Animals 7:35 Cleopatra In Space (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of

(PG) 4:30 Irish

Reynolds

“Fast &

3:00 2:25 Movie: “55 Steps” (PG) (’17) Stars: Hilary Swank 4:30 Movie: “The Truth” (PG) (’19) Stars: Catherine Deneuve (In French) 6:30 Movie: “Breaker Morant” (PG) (’80) Stars: Edward Woodward 8:30 Movie: “Jane Got A Gun” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Natalie Portman

10:00The

Morning Show Weekend [s]

6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] –As our farmer’s whisk our ladies off on dates, Andrew makes a life changing decision.

8:30 Program To Be Advised

9:30 The Latest Seven News [s]

10:00Born To Kill?: Herbert Mullin (MA15+) [s]

11:00Quantum

2/21 6/61 8/80 5/51 3/30 SBS VICELAND (31) 7TWO (62) GEM (81) PEACH (52) ABC ME (23) SBS MOVIES (32) 7MATE (63) GO (82) BOLD (53) 2:55 Circle

ABC COMEDY (22)

3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Baby Animals

Peppa Pig 5:50 Play School Show Time

Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks

And Specks 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux Interviews Bear Grylls (MA15+)

4:00 Camp Lakebottom 4:30 Lloyd Of The Flies

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:20 Mustangs FC 6:00

The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho 6:35

Born To Spy 7:00 72 Cutest Animals 7:35

Cleopatra In Space (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu

Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:20

The Legend Of Korra (PG)

12:00 I Escaped To The Country (PG) 1:00 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie 1:30

The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 2:00

South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30

RSPCA Animal Rescue 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 5:00 I Escaped To The Country 6:00 Escape To The Country

7:00 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG)

2:30 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 3:00 Mark

Berg’s Fishing Addiction (PG) 4:00 Billion

Dollar Wreck (PG) 5:00 Aussie Lobster

International

Australia’s

“Captain

10:30 Movie: “The Duke Wore Jeans” (G) (’58) Stars: Tommy Steele 12:30 Getaway 1:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 3:00 NRL: Dragons v Bulldogs *Live* From WIN Stadium 6:00 Customs (PG) 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30

Movie: “Saving Private Ryan” (MA15+) (’98) Stars: Tom Hanks 11:50 Major Crimes (M) 12:50 Explore

6:00 Friends (PG) 7:30 The Middle (PG) 8:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here (PG) 12:00 Friends (PG) 3:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 12:00

Home Shopping 1:30 The Last Last Late Late Show Special (M)

3:45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:10 Mastermind (PG)

6:40 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30

The Nine Lives Of Vince McMahon (M) 10:10 Drill Rap (M) 11:05 Over The Black Dot 11:35 Yokayi Footy 12:30 Movie: “The Eight Hundred” (MA15+) (’20) Stars: Zhi-zhong Huang (In Mandarin)

(PG) [s] 12:00Repco Supercars Championship Highlights [s] 6:00 Drive TV [s] 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sunday Footy Show [s] 12:00 Sports Sunday [s] 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] 1:30 The Bizarre Pet Vets (PG) [s] 2:30 Travel Guides (PG) [s] 3:30 Lego Masters - Grand Masters (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Lego Masters - Grand Masters (PG) [s] 8:40 60 Minutes (M) [s] 9:40 NINE News Late [s] 10:10 Australian Crime Stories: Attack On Police HQ (M) [s] 11:10 The First 48: Trap House (M l,v) [s] 12:00 Law & Order: Organized Crime: The Christmas Episode (M) [s] 12:50 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:20 9Honey Hacks PG [s] 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked [s] 9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 9:30 Destination Dessert [s] 10:00Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) [s] 1:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 2:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) [s] 9:00 The Last Last Late Late Show Special (M) [s] 10:00NCIS: Hawaii: Bread Crumbs (M) [s] 11:00The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom 10:00Britain’s Great Outdoors 11:00The World From Above (PG) 12:00Worldwatch 1:00 Motorsport: Australian Superbikes: Round 3 *Live* From Queensland Raceway 4:00 Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege Women’s/ Men’s Race Highlights 5:30 Walking Wartime England (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Of The Sabre-Toothed Tiger (PG) 8:30 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later (PG) 9:25 Elizabeth I And II - The Golden Queens (PG) 11:15The Queen’s Guard - A Year In Service (M l) 1:05 24 Hours In Emergency: Keep Calm And Carry On (PG) 2:00 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 3:40 The Source (M) 2/21 6/61 8/80 5/51 3/30 SBS VICELAND (31) 7TWO (62) GEM (81) PEACH (52) ABC ME (23) SBS MOVIES (32) 7MATE (63) GO (82) BOLD (53) TV TRIVIA This fowl character was seen on ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday!’ creating havoc as well as helping award prizes to viewers. Who was this feathered character? Answer: Plucka Duck

Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie:

ABC COMEDY (22)

od 2:55 Circle Square 3:30 Play School 4:00 Andy’s Safari Adventures

4:25 Happy The Hoglet 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Interstellar Ella 6:05 Octonauts 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 A Wild Year On Earth (PG) 8:50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

3:55 The Beachbuds 4:30 Summer Memories (PG)

5:00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Cleopatra In Space (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness

1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 1:30 Dog Patrol (PG) 2:00 Weekender 2:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 3:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (PG) 10:50 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

2:30 Repco Supercars Championship Highlights

4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers

(PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Storage

Wars (PG) 8:30 Movie: “U-571” (M v)

(’00) Stars: Matthew McConaughey

10:55 Movie: “The Towering Inferno”

(PG) (’74) Stars: Steve McQueen

1:50 Mend It For Money 2:50 One Star To Five Star (PG) 3:20

12:00 America’s Top Dog (PG)

2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30

Movie:

TV TRIVIA

Sunrise [s] – Wake up to a better breakfast for all the latest news.

The Morning Show [s]

Morning News [s]

Don’s Japanese Gardens 12:00ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (M v) [s] 1:45 Gruen (M l) [s]

Back Roads [s]

Escape From The City [s]

Antiques Roadshow [s]

Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s]

ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]

8:00 Great Australian Stuff: Play (PG) [s]

The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst (M) [s]

The British Stole: The Crow Flies (PG) [s]

Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 1:30

Cops

Australia: Most Infamous: The Backpacker Murders (MA15+) [s] – The torture, rape and murder of young backpacker tourists in the Belanglo forest, south west of Sydney, has entered Australian criminal folklore.

12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Creek To Coast 2:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country

Bargain Hunt 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 8:30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (M l,v) 10:30 TBA

1:50 Mend It For Money 2:50

One Star To Five Star (PG)

3:20 Movie: “Fear Is The Key” (PG) (’72)

Stars: Ben Kingsley 5:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 6:30 Antiques

Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40

The Closer (M)

11:30 Becker (PG) 12:30

Frasier (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld

(PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00

Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00

Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory

(PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:20 Becker (PG)

4:00 The Beachbuds 4:30 Summer Memories (PG)

5:00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00

Horrible Histories (PG) 7:40 Cleopatra In Space (PG) 8:05 Kung Fu Panda:

Legends Of Awesomeness

He was indeed a funny old fellow, this one. He wore a boater, a vest, and no pants! His favourite food was honey just like his ‘cousin’ Winnie. Who was this furry, fun-loving creation on Australian television?

2:55 Circle Square 3:30 Play School

4:00 Andy’s Safari Adventures 4:25 Happy The Hoglet 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Interstellar Ella 6:05 Octonauts 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Vera (PG) 9:30 Silent Witness (PG) 10:30 Killing Eve (M) 11:15 Black Mirror (M)

ABC COMEDY (22) 12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 TBA 3:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Foyle’s Wa (M v) 10:55 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M l) 11:55 Cities Of The Underworld (M)

4:00 The Beachbuds 4:30 Summer Memories (PG)

5:00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Cleopatra In Space (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness

2:00 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under (PG) 3:00 Billy

The Exterminator (PG) 3:30 Pawn Stars

South Africa (PG) 4:00 Pawn Stars UK

(PG) 4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00

Storage Wars Texas (PG) 5:30 American

Restoration (PG) 6:00 American Pickers

(PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway

Patrol (PG) 8:30 Motorbike Cops (PG)

1:50 Mend It For Money 2:50

2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30

Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00

The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I

Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30

Movie: “Passengers” (M) (’16) Stars: Jennifer Lawrence 9:45 Movie: “V For Vendetta” (M) (’11) Stars: Hugo Weaving

Home Shopping 8:00

Exploring Off The Grid 9:00 Escape Fishing With ET 9:30 Scorpion (PG)

JAG (PG) 12:30 Bull (PG) 2:30 Scorpion (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder

5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 Hawaii

TV TRIVIA

He enchanted children for forty years by drawing things with his nose. Who was this talented marionette who lived on the moon? Hu-rry up and answer!

“The Good

– After her best friend dies, a teen discovers that the girl’s mother deliberately made her sick. Stars: Helen Slater, Meaghan Martin, Patrick Fabian, Samantha Bailey, Camille Cregan

The Beachbuds 4:30

Summer Memories (PG)

5:00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00

Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Cleopatra In Space (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda:

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1:50 Explore 2:05 Mend It For Money 3:05 One Star To Five Star (PG) 3:35 Movie: “The Lady Killers” (PG) (’55) Stars: Alec Guinness 5:30 Dr Quinn Medicine Woman (PG) 6:30

Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 8:40 Poirot (M) 10:40

Silent Witness (MA15+) 12:50 Explore 1:00 Home Shopping

8:00 Friends (PG) 9:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 10:30

The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:30 Becker

(PG) 12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 The Middle

(PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00

Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00

Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory

(PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Frasier

3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour

5:15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia (PG) 5:45

The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (M) 10:10

Rites Of Passage (PG) 3:00 Billy The

(PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

MARKET REPORT

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

YARDING 943 CHANGE 257 less Mortlake agents yarded 945 cattle today which consisted of a majority of 570 cows offered along with 260 trade and 120 manufacturing types. The quality was from good to plain, however, some very good beef cows were on offer along with grown steers which were mainly the manufacturing type. There was a good top in the trade section. Not all processors were present and restocker interest was restricted. The market was much more subdued resulting in a softer market in places.

Cows were firm to slightly easier and more so on the heavier end. Trade cattle were some 15 to 20c/kg cheaper whilst the manufacturing type remained firm. The pick of the veal sold to 405c/kg whilst the yearling steers and heifers sold from 282 to 407c/kg. Grown steers and heifers topped at 396c/kg. Manufacturing steers were from 280 to 355c/kg. Good heavy beef cows sold from 272 to 328c/kg with the medium weights from 245 to 270c/kg. The better covered dairy breeds realized 262 to275c/kg

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

HEIFERS: C Melican, ang, 745kg at 322¢, $2427.88; SA Walker, ang x, 500kg at 330¢, $1650.00; Warrnambool Ag, ang, 520kg at 350¢, $1820.00.

COWS: Warrnambool Ag, ang, 583kg at 298¢, $1738.33; C Melican, ang, 642kg at 280¢, $1797.60; D & R Rosolin, red ang, 465kg at 272¢, $1264.80; Rivers Pastoral, ang, 485kg at 268¢, $1299.80.

$2112.00; Rosemount, frsn, 706kg at 256¢, $1807.36; BG & RP Halloway, frsn, 673kg at 256¢, $1722.88; K Keogh, frsn, 662kg at 256¢, $1694.72.

BULLOCKS: RM & JM Linsay, ang, 611kg at 378¢, $2309.58; C & J Pomeroy, spec prk, 709.2kg at 334¢, $2368.73; Sea View, frsn x, 720kg at 332¢, $2390.40.

STEERS: M Hunt, hrfd x, 574kg at 360¢, $2066.40.

BULLOCKS: D MacKinnon, ang, 569kg at 396¢, $2254.00.

DJ & FS Tobin, ang, 437kg at 376¢, $1642.00; R & C McNamara, ang, 514kg at 324¢, $1665.00.

TRADE HEIFERS: PW & SM Rea, ang, 382kg at 380¢, $1452.00; MJ & RF Patterson, ang, 471kg at 370¢, $1744.00.

BEEF COWS: JHW Patterson, ang, 784kg at 328¢, $2573.00; CD Bell, ang, 611kg at 315¢, $1923.00; DJ & SF Tobin, ang, 658kg at 310¢, $2038.00

VEALERS: M Hunt, spec prk, 444kg at 402¢, $1784.88; Danedite, ang, 341kg at 314¢, $1071.68; Mt Myrtoon, ang x, 308kg at 314¢, $967.12; Ettrick, ang x, 378kg at 200¢, $756.00.

HEIFERS: TA Sadler, ang, 442.5kg at 305¢, $1349.63; Danedite, ang, 515kg at280¢, $1442.00; Bullentuk, ang, 402kg at 260¢, $1045.20.

COWS: Cole Grazing, p hrfd, 592kg at 310¢, $1836.75; Warra Yadin, bb, 632.1kg at 310¢, $1959.51; TA Sadler, ang, 578.8kg at 290¢, $1678.52; West Cloven Hills, ang, 560kg at 310¢, $1736.00; Danedite, ang, 532.1kg at 278¢, $1479.24.

COWS: Heartsville P’ship, ang, 658kg at 325¢, $2140.00; Blackwell Pastoral, hrfd, 615kg at 290¢, $1783.00; Heartsville P’ship, ang, 570kg at 302¢, $1721.00; BD & AM Boyd, ang, 600kg at 298¢, $1788.00; T Rea, hrfd, 636kg at 292¢, $1858.00; T Ream hrfd, 636kg at 292¢, $1858.00; DF & JJ Croft, frsn, 682kg at 260¢, $1773.00.

BULLS: Blackwell Pastoral, ang, 882kg at 240¢, $2116.00.

BULLOCKS: West Tech Electrical, ang x, 602kg at 380¢, $2287.60; T & K Netherway, ang x, 746kg at 338¢, $2521.48; Shirlea Park, ang x, 662kg at 330¢, $2184.60; Shirlea Park, ang x, 700kg at 314¢, $2198.00.

STEERS: D Chapple, cross bred, 573kg at 314¢, $1720.00.

STEERS: Bridge Past Co, ang, 512kg at 407¢, $2287.33; BS & JA Smart, ang, 372kg at 405¢, $1498.50; SA Walker, frsn, 465kg at 255¢, $1185.75.

VEALERS: SL & SN Binnion, ang x, 352kg at 355¢, $1251.38.

STEERS: TJ & SJ Futerieal, frsn, 610kg at 290¢, $1769.00.

VEALERS: Ubergang P/S, hrfd x, 432kg at 362¢, $1563.84; Ancala, ang x, 392kg at 362¢, $1419.04; Ubergang P/S, spec prk x, 375kg at 362¢, $1357.50; Ancala, ang x, 388kg at 366¢, $1420.08; Ubergang P/S, spec prk x, 410kg at 362¢, $1484.20.

HEIFERS: J & G White, ang, 598kg at 353¢, $2110.94; BN & SL Suhan, ang, 572kg at 344¢, $1967.68.

COWS: J & G White, ang, 621kg at 308¢, $1912.68; J & T Bant, frsn, 768kg at 275¢,

BULLOCKS: T Rea, hrfd, 988kg at 280¢, $2766.00.

STEERS: BD & AM Boyd, ang, 516kg at 390¢, $2012.00; J Lyons, frsn x, 534kg at 230¢, $1228.00.

VEALERS: BD & AM Boyd, ang, 420kg at 380¢, $1596.00.

HEIFERS: T Rea, hrfd, 682kg at 290¢, $1977.00.

VEALERS: Shirlea Park, ang x, 417.5kg at 405¢, $1690.88; Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 397.5kg at 333¢, $1323.68; Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 321.7kg at 333¢, $1071.15; Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 312kg at 420¢, $1310.40; Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 314kg at 312¢, $979.68.

HEIFERS: JC & MA Kinley, m/grey x, 455kg at 340¢, $1547.00; Shirlea Park, ang x, 700kg at 310¢, $2170.00; Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 582kg at 310¢, $1804.00.

COWS: Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 631.7kg at 306¢, $1932.90; Shirlea Park, ang x, 632.5kg at 300¢, $1897.50; Shirlea Park, cross bred, 710kg at 302¢, $2144.20; Whitehouse Farms, ang x, 772kg at 286¢, $2207.92; Whitehouse Farms, ang, 678kg at 286¢, $1939.08.

is really tough being a being dairy farmer.

Football & Netball

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

Nth W’BOOL EAGLES2.2 3.3 5.5 8.11 (59)

CAMPERDOWN .......2.4 6.8 10.10 11.12 (78)

GOALS, Nth Warrnambool: T. Batten 2, F.

Joners 2, J. Bermingham 1, J. Grundy 1,

J Lewis 1, D. Parish 1.

Camperdown: S. Gordon 5, J. Baird 2, N. Jones 1, M. Sinnott 1, Z. Sinnott 1, C.

Spence 1.

BEST, Nth Warrnambool: J. Grundy, R.

Scoble.

Camperdown: W. Rowbottom, H. Sinnott.

PORT FAIRY ............0.0 2.8 3.10 6.13 (49)

KOROIT ...................4.3 8.7 9.9 13.14 (92)

GOALS, Port Fairy: R. Mohan 3, J. Rowan 2,

O. Pollock 1.

Koroit: W. Couch 5, C. Byrne 2, J. Neave 2,

T. Baulch 1, M. Lloyd 1, C. O’Donnell 1, P

O’Sullivan 1.

BEST, Port Fairy: D. Gunning, K. Mercovich.

Koroit: J. Gow, D. Mooney, J. Whitehead.

COBDEN ..................3.2 6.6 6.9 8.10 (58)

TERANG MORTLAKE1.5 1.8 5.11 9.17 (71)

GOALS, Cobden: P. Pekin 3, J. Williamson 2, J. Hickey 1, J. Hutt 1, R. Unwin 1.

Terang Mortlake: M. Arundell 3, W. Kain 2,

S. Crawley 1, J. Hay 1, K. Johnstone 1, D.

Kenna 1.

BEST, Cobden: J. Fowler, C. Koroneos.

Terang Mortlake: S. Carlin, J. Arundell.

WARRNAMBOOL .....1.3 3.8 5.11 6.15 (51)

STH WAARNAMBOOL4.1 5.4 8.6 14.6 (90)

GOALS, Warrnambool: L. Cody 2, C. Hoffman

2, R. Jansen van beek 1, J. Turland 1.

Sth Warrnambool: S. Kelly 4, P. Anderson

3, W. White 3, M. Irving 2, J. Maher 1, B.

Osborne 1.

BEST, Warrnambool: N. Hooker, W. Lord.

Sth Warrnambool: S. Thompson, P

Anderson.

PORTLAND ..............2.1 7.2 8.5 9.6 (60)

HAMILTON ..............1.2 1.8 1.12 4.15 (39)

GOALS, Portland: W. Hunter 3, S. Hampshire

2, M. Curtis 1, T. Jennings 1, K. Richardson

1, B. Schwarz 1.

Hamilton: B. Hicks 2, Z. Burgess 1, H. McGinley 1.

BEST, Portland: J. Wilson, T. Jennings.

Hamilton: B. Hicks, R. Sigley, R. Gill, C. Pither.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Nth Warrnambool 16.9 (105) defeated

Camperdown 4.3 (27); Warrnambool

5.10 (40) defeated Sth Warrnambool 5.9 (39); Port Fairy 8.3 (51) lost to Koroit 19.5 (119); Cobden 12.9 (81) defeated Terang

Mortlake 7.2 (44); Portland 6.6 (42) lost to Hamilton 14.6 (90).

UNDER 18½ FOOTBALL

Nth Warrnambool 20.19 (139) defeated

Camperdown 2.0 (12); Warrnambool

10.15 (75) defeated Sth Warrnambool 6.7 (43); Port Fairy 3.4 (22) lost to Koroit 6.11 (47); Cobden 19.14 (128) defeated Terang

Mortlake 4.3 (27); Portland 5.8 (38) lost to Hamilton 6.14 (50).

OPEN NETBALL

Cobden defeated Terang Mortlake 75-50; Nth Warrnambool defeated Camperdown 67-31; Port Fairy lost to Koroit 26-72; Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool 2762; Portland lost to Hamilton 36-40.

DIVISION ONE NETBALL

Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool 29-48; Nth Warrnambool defeated

Camperdown 53-27; Cobden defeated

Terang Mortlake 51-36; Port Fairy lost to Koroit 30-47; Portland lost to Hamilton 3750.

DIVISION TWO NETBALL

Port Fairy defeated Koroit 31-25; Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool 2035; Cobden lost to Terang Mortlake 35-40; Nth Warrnambool defeated Camperdown 31-26.

DIVISION THREE NETBALL

Nth Warrnambool lost to Camperdown

22-35; Cobden lost to Terang Mortlake 28-45; Port Fairy lost to Koroit 26-30; Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool 2131; Portland lost to Hamilton 28-29.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Nth Warrnambool defeated Camperdown 46-21; Port Fairy lost to Koroit 7-64; Warrnambool defeated Sth Warrnambool

38-28; Cobden lost to Terang Mortlake 3236; Portland lost to Hamilton 29-46.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool

10.44; Nth Warrnambool defeated Camperdown 29-22; Cobden lost to Terang Mortlake 12-47; Port Fairy lost to Koroit 10-38; Portland lost to Hamilton 18-

26.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool 1418; Nth Warrnambool lost to Camperdown

2-57; Cobden lost to Terang Mortlake 2129; Port Fairy lost to Koroit 13-42; Portland lost to Hamilton 12-33.

HAMPDEN JUNIOR LEAGUE

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL

Warrnambool 1.0 (6) lost to Sth Warrnambool 21.22 (148); Camperdown

1.2 (8) lost to Nth Warrnambool 19.17 (131); Koroit 11.8 (74) defeated Port Fairy

2.3 (15); Terang Mortlake lost to Cobden 16.11 (107); Portland 8.5 (53) lost to Hamilton 12.10 (82).

UNDER 14 FOOTBALL

Warrnambool 6.3 (39) defeated Sth Warrnambool. 5.6 (36); Camperdown

1.5 (11) lost to Nth Warrnambool 11.8 (74); Koroit 4.6 (3) lost to Port Fairy 9.6 (60); Terang Mortlake 10.7 (67) defeated Cobden 4.5 (29); Portland 1.0 (6) lost to Hamilton 18.14 (122).

15 AND UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool

12-37; Koroit defeated Port Fairy 26-14; Camperdown defeated Nth Warrnambool

26-18; Cobden had the bye

13 AND UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Warrnambool lost to Sth Warrnambool

6-27; Terang Mortlake defeated Cobden

17-9; Koroit defeated Port Fairy 25-9; Camperdown defeated Nth Warrnambool

20-4; Hamilton had the bye

WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE

KOLORA NOORAT ....7.1

GOALS, Dennington: B. Baker 1, S. Curtis 1, J. Douglas 1, B. Thornton 1.

Kolora Noorat: L. Boyd 9, C. Kavanagh 2, R. O’Connor 2, P. Baker 1, S. Judd 1, J. Moloney 1.

BEST, Dennington: J. Garner, B, Baker. Kolora Noorat: L. Boyd, J. Moloney, D. Vick.

SOUTH ROVERS ......2.7 4.13 6.19 12.26 (97)

OLD COLLEGIANS ...2.1 4.3 6.5 6.7 (43)

GOALS, South Rovers: A. Bosse 2, J. Dalton 2, K. Lenehan 2, T. Ryan 2, M. Edwards 1, T. Harman 1, P. Higgins 1, B, Turland 1. Old Collegians: J. Creed 1, D. Gleeson 1, M. Lenehan 1, J. O’Flynn 1, C. Williams 1, J. Zippel 1.

BEST, South Rovers: S. Hodgins, M. Edwards.

Old Collegians: W. Owen, H. Hall, C. Barby.

GOALS, Merrivale: D. Weir 3, B. Bell 2, J. Brooks 1, J. Porter 1, T. Porter 1, M. Sandow 1, J. Wilson 1. Panmure: D. Moloney 1, J Norton 1, R. Rattley 1, P. Ryan 1.

BEST, Merrivale: O. Doukas, T. Porter,. Panmure: M. Colbert, N. Keane, J. Norton.

Stacey 2, I Stephens 2, J. Lee 1. Allansford: R. Hare 4, B.Coutts 1, F. Gleeson 1, L Higginson 1, C. McLean 1.

BEST, Nirranda: C. Wagstaff, J. Stacey.

Allansford: Z. Mungean, J. Kirkwood, B. Hunger.

RUSSELLS CREEK ...4.2

TIMBOON DEMONS .1.2

GOALS, Russells Creek: T. Smith 4, J. Chatfield 3, D. Herbertson 2, S. Brady 1, J. Chatfield 1, L. Edwards 1, X. Short 1, T. Wason 1.

Timboon Demons: H. Mackley 3, B. Harding

1, L. Rosolin 1.

BEST, Russells Creek: J. Chatfield, S. Brady.

Timboon Demons: M. Wallace, L. Rosolin. RESERVES FOOTBALL

Kolora-Noorat 8.8 (156) def Dennington

4.8 (32), South Rovers 22.9 (141) def Old Collegians 2.1 (13), Panmure 9.8 (62) def

Merrivale 4.2 (26), Allansford 6.3 (39) def Nirranda 4.6 (30), Russells Creek 18.12 (120) def Timboon Demons 4.1 (25).

UNDER 18 FOOTBALL

Kolora-Noorat 7.8 (50) def Dennington

5.5 (35), South Rovers 12.5 (77) def Old Collegians 7.9 (51), Allansford 12.10 (82) def Nirranda 7.4 (46), Timboon Demons 19.14 (128) def Russells Creek 1.0 (6), Merrivale had the bye

UNDER 15 FOOTBALL

Dennington 7.8 (50) def Kolora-Noorat 3.1 (19), Old Collegians 7.12 (54) def South Rovers 4.6 (30), Merrivale 9.14 (68) def Panmure 2.2 (14), Allansford 32.10 (202) def Nirranda 1.0 (6), Russells Creek 10.9 (69) def Timboon Demons 4.4 (28)

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL

Dennington 9.9 (63) def Kolora-Noorat 2.1 (13), Old Collegians 5.5 (35) def South Rovers 1.2 (8), Merrivale 5.6 (36) def

Panmure 4.2 (26), Allansford 4.7 (31) def

Nirranda 1.0 (6), Russells Creek 10.3 (63) def Timboon Demons 1.1 (7)

A GRADE NETBALL

Dennington 39 drew with Kolora-Noorat 39, Merrivale 43 drew with Panmure 43, Nirranda 76 def Allansford 39, Russells Creek 48 def Timboon 43, Old Collegians 46 def South Rovers 45.

A RESERVE NETBALL

South Rovers 30 def Old Collegians 21, Timboon 39 def Russells Creek 29, Nirranda 38 def Allansford 19, Merrivale 29 def Panmure 19, Dennington 37 def

Kolora-Noorat 29.

B GRADE NETBALL

Old Collegians 50 def South Rovers 21, Russells Creek 45 def Timboon 26, Nirranda 45 def Allansford 31, Merrivale 41 def Panmure 20, Dennington 32 def Kolora-Noorat 27.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Old Collegians 50 def South Rovers 17, Russells Creek 43 def Timboon 20, Allansford 19 def Nirranda 8, Merrivale 29 def Panmure 19, Dennington 130 def Kolora-Noorat 17.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

Old Collegians 39 def South Rovers 10, Russells Creek 18 drew with Timboon 18, Allansford 42 def Nirranda 7, Merrivale 36 def Panmure 8, Dennington 117 def Kolora-Noorat 19.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Timboon 12 def Russells Creek 10, Allansford 24 def Nirranda 2, Merrivale 17 def Panmure 12, Dennington 137 def Kolora-Noorat 6.

Gold for Mermaids

WARRNAMBOOL Mermaids’ under 12 girls have brought home gold from the Junior Country Championships.

The division one team went through last week’s three-day tournament undefeated before overcoming a strong Traralgon T-Birds side in the grand final to win by four points, 42-38.

“Our team is extremely

even and that worked to our advantage,” co-coach Louise Brown said.

“Both Mia Mills and myself, as joint coaches, were very proud of all the girls; they worked very hard across the tournament and were rewarded.”

The three-day tournament, which was held in Bendigo and begun last Friday, attracted teams from across the state.

The Mermaids won their way

through to the finals having defeated Swan Hill 46-25, Hamilton 34-22, Pakenham 4139, Warragul 36-25, Bacchus Marsh 51-32 and Geelong United 52-34.

In the first round of finals, the Mermaids defeated Pakenham 48-40 before going on to defeat Warragul in the semi-final 3831 - earning a spot in the grand final against the Traralgon T-Birds.

“The girls were thrilled to make the grand final and even more excited to win it,” Brown said.

“We’re extremely proud of all 10 girls in the squad.”

In the grand final match, the points were shared between players with Vivienne Smedts scoring 16 points, Ellie Dobson 9, Molly McNeil 6, Hannah Ragg 4, Holly Woodward 4, Sophie Byrne 2 and Starla Lilley 1.

Work begins at Brierly Reserve

WORK has begun on stage one of the Brierly Recreation Reserve redevelopment project.

The existing and outdated pavilion at the reserve will soon be demolished, marking the beginning of on-site stage one work.

According to Warrnambool City Council, design work is currently underway for an upgrade which will include the playing field on the eastern oval – which will incorporate two fullsized football pitches with a synthetic cricket wicket in between.

This will allow both Brierly Chris Church Cricket Club and Warrnambool Rangers Football Club to host matches at the venue.

The redevelopment will also include drainage, sub-surface irrigation, fencing and lighting with a capacity of 200 lux. The construction of these elements will start later this year, with completion anticipated to be mid-2024.

In October 2022 the Victorian Government, through its Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, committed $1 million for stage one of the redevelopment.

Council will also contribute up to $1 million for this stage.

Warrnambool mayor Cr Debbie Arnott said partnerships were vital to deliver significant upgrades such as this.

“Without partnerships with the State Government, it’s a lot harder to get projects off the ground so we really appreciate their support,” she said.

“This is going to give this growing neighbourhood better amenity and encourage more people from across Warrnambool to play sport.

“As a council we encourage good health, so it’s important to invest in recreation facilities. Exercise is not only good physically, it’s good mentally and it helps young people develop team spirit. Sport on any level is good for the community.”

Warrnambool Rangers coach and

committee member Garrett Wyse said the move to a new home venue at Brierly would be a huge boost for the club.

“We will be able to host NPL (National Premier League) games here, and the standard is so high that A-League teams can actually train,” he said.

“We’ve been very limited over the past years with how many could participate at training, and we’ll move to a level where basically any team that wants to train on any night the pitches will be available.

“The participation of the girls should increase, the participation of the teenagers should increase, but also

with the Miniroos we have coming through, they will now see a great future with the club.

“Not just for us, but for when other teams visit, there will be state of the art pitches, and hopefully in the long term we can hold some competitions here.”

Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club vice-president Lachie Rooke said the club was eagerly awaiting the upgrade.

“It’s really special,” he said.

"It’s going to mean a lot not only for the members involved now, but for future members as well.

“And just for the area too, it’s going to be huge for this end of town and hopefully we can create a bit of a

Saker to lead Nestles

ROBERT Saker will lead the Nestles Cricket Club for the next two seasons.

Saker was recently announced as club coach for seasons 2023-24 and 24-25.

Saker joined the club last season and was quick to impress his team-mates with his skills and knowledge of the game.

He comes to the role with extensive experience in Victorian Premier Cricket with Carlton and Northcote and most recently played for Ulladulla United and Violet Town cricket clubs.

Club president Gary MacLean said the Nestles committee was ecstatic Saker had agreed to guide the club through a new era after its success under Alex Strauch.

“The Factory can’t wait to get the next season underway under the leadership of Rob and Jacob Hetherington,” MacLean said.

partnership with Rangers too and get some soccer kids into cricket and viceversa.”

Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club treasurer Matt Colla agreed a redeveloped Brierly Reserve was great news for the local community.

“It’s a great thing for the community and a great thing for the area,” he said. “We’ve got houses all around us now that we never had 20 years ago.

“We’ve been very excited about this day for a long time and the club will do very well with the new facilities.”

For more information about the project visit: www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/ brierly-recreation-reserve.

Town race-ready

WARRNAMBOOL is gearing up to host yet another May Racing Carnival.

The three-day event will see the town come alive next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The TAB Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events, produced by the Warrnambool Racing Club.

Since its inception, the event continues to attract thousands of racing enthusiasts keen to view Australasia’s premier jumps horses and to be inspired by autumn race fashions – all the while enjoying country hospitality.

The carnival is a celebration of country racing, offering 23 flat races and seven jumps races including the internationally acclaimed Grand Annual

Steeplechase (first held in 1872). With all marquee and dining packages now sold out, and only general admission tickets still available, organisers are confident huge crowds will once again flock to the track to witness what will no doubt be quality fields across all races. Fashionistas of all ages will again make a notable presence trackside on Thursday, with entries in the Miss Kit Fashions on the Field again expected to be one of the highlights of the carnival.

With five race wear categories and some fantastic prizes to be won, it’s no wonder the carnival attracts entries from across the state.

Entries will be accepted online until 12noon next Monday, or at the track on Thursday between 10am-11.30am. All entrants must be 18 years and older.

SPORT

Jump trials a success

TERANG’S first-time hosting hurdle trials has proven a success, as the club casts its eyes on welcoming future opportunities.

Eight trials were on the card at Terang racecourse last Friday, giving racing teams the opportunity to qualify or trial ahead of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival.

Racing Victoria announced in March the hurdle trials would be moved from Warrnambool to Terang, with two sessions transferred on March 29 and April 21 due to an ongoing inside grass project being undertaken by Warrnambool Racing Club.

Terang and District Racing Club president Shane Scally said the move was a boost for the town and the racing club.

“Having the hurdle trials is a bit of a plus for Terang,” he said.

“We haven’t had hurdle trials in the past but this is the second set we’ve run this year as people get ready for Warrnambool.

“We had trainers, riders and owners come from all over Victoria to qualify the horses for jumps races, or to give them a trial ahead of the Warrnambool May Racing carnival.

“There’s a lot of horses, 50 to 60, to trial which is good to show we can use a facility like Terang for the benefit of racing – particularly jumps racing.” Scally said the day had run smoothly, with the club receiving positive feedback from all involved.

“It was good, we had a lot of horses and trainers from all over, and everyone was quite happy,” he said.

“The racers had course proper, which was an added advantage, so we feel everything went quite good.” Scally said he would welcome the opportunity for Terang to host more jumps events, including trials, in to the future.

“It’s the first time doing it, but we’re quite happy to be involved in the future if the opportunity arose,” he said.

“It has been a good opportunity to not only showcase the facilities, but to help trainers prepare.” Scally credited grounds staff for the quality of the track, which he felt held up strong after hosting the Terang Cup the week earlier.

Terang and District Racing Club president Shane Scally was thrilled with the success of recent jump trials at Terang and has eyed further opportunities in the future.

“Terang is an ideal surface for jumpers, it has to be soft,” he said.

“We’re lucky to have good ground staff who know how to look after this track.”

Orford and District table tennis

THERE was not much joy for the home teams in the opening week of the Orford and District Table Tennis Association.

Warrnambool Vikings continue in the same position they finished last season - on top.

Week two sees some interesting games with the two Warrnambool teams meeting and the Myndarra/ Orford match.

Warrnambool Warriors v Warrnambool Vikings - when these two teams met in last year’s grandfinal they were both fielding different combinations.

The Vikings two remaining players in Dom and Rehan are a stronger pair than Peter Owen and Neil Ford. Even without a third player, the Warrnambool Vikings will come out on top in this grand final replay.

Myndarra v Orford - Aaron Rowbottom from Myndarra will likely win his three rubbers, but can he influence the

doubles enough for them to win both?

One yes, two not quite yet.

This will leave Orford’s Russel Hussey, Jayden Clapp and David Rowbottom with a sniff of the four points.

Attunga v Tarrone - the Attunga combination will be too strong for Tarrone.

Glengleeson v Port Fairy - Port Fairy should post its first four points with a win over Glengleeson.

Ray Young, Wayne Krause and Tone Storer who is returning to play against his old team (clearance papers filed or does the year out count?) will be too strong for Gareth Spring, Bill Lyons and Lyndsay Morton.

Results from week one were as follows:

Warrnambool Vikings defeated Glengleeson 10.32/1.3 - Dom and Rehan both won their three rubbers with Warrnambool Vikings stating their power for this season.

Gareth Spring was Glengleeson’s winner when he defeated Giles 12/10,

11/4, 6/11 & 11/8.

Giles went on to win over Bill Lyon in the other extended rubber of the night. Orford lost to Warrnambool Warriors 4.13/7.27 after searching for a third player, a new retiree to Port Fairy wondered into the Orford Hall, only to be snatched up by Warrnambool Warriors (team solved).

Marshall Worthington was then supplied with a bat and pointed towards a table.

With four rubbers extended and a high game of 18/16 the moths were certainly let out and it will be interesting to hear how well all players moved the next day.

Warriors’ Peter Owen won his three rubbers, while Russel Hussey was Orford’s best with two rubbers. Tarrone lost to Myndarra 6.20.329/5.15.312.

One of the first close encounters of the season, Myndarra getting home with Aaron Rowbottom winning his three

rubbers, Ally two and a doubles. Myndarra’s Nick Bartlett was unlucky not to win a rubber going down to Steven Young 4/11, 4/11, 12/10, 11/8 and 12/10 in the last rubber of the night, where only one other was extended. Port Fairy lost to Attunga 3.13/8.30 With five extended rubbers and the highest game score of the night 16/14, Attunga worked for its win.

Wayne Krause of Port Fairy defeated Val Wortley in a four-game rubber and Val also lost to Ray Young in four.

Kelly Wortley from Attunga was the three-rubber winner, after defeating Tony Storer 6/11, 7/11, 11/7, 11/8 and 11/9 in the last rubber.

The un-official ladder: Warrnambool Vikings 4 points, 10 rubbers, 32 games; Attunga 4, 8, 30; Warrnambool Warriors 4, 7, 27; Myndarra 4, 6, 20; Tarrone 0, 5, 15; Orford 0, 4, 13; Port Fairy 0, 3, 13; Glengleeson 0, 1, 3.

Tom Ryan and Aaron Curu. 2023D

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South Rovers V OLD COLLEGIANS

LAST weekend’s round three win over Panmure sees Merrivale sitting at the top of the Warrnambool and District ladder.

Celebrating three (wins) from three, the Tigers sit just percentage above second-

placed Russells Creek, followed by Nirranda, Kolora Noorat and Allansford rounding out the top five.

Playing in front of a home crowd at Merrivale Rec Reserve, the Tigers got off to a strong start and went into the main break with a small but handy 19-point lead. They then extended this as

the game progressed, adding a further five goals in the second half while restricting Panmure to just two majors for the term.

Final scores were Merrivale 10.10.70 to Panmure 4.13.37.

Best players for the Tigers were Oliver Doukas, Tate Porter, Manny Sandow, Tyler Stephens, Jalen Porter and Jye Wilson.

Goals went to Dylan Weir (3), Bradley Bell (2), Jayden Brooks, Jalen Porter, Tate Porter, Manny Sandow and Jye Wilson.

In other Warrnambool League games last weekend, Dennington defeated Kolora Noorat, South Rovers enjoyed a 54-point win over Old Collegians, Nirranda defeated

Allansford and Russells Creek took the points over Timboon Demons.

Tomorrow will see Old Collegians take on Dennington, Panmure host South Rovers, Merrivale travel to Nirranda, Allansford on the road to Timboon and Russells Creek will travel to face Kolora Noorat.

Tigers roar AROUND THE GROUNDS

Dennington V Kolora-noorat

AROUND THE GROUNDS KOROIT

V PORT FAIRY

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Roosters top of the table

SOUTH Warrnambool now sits on top of the Hampden League table following its round three win over the Blues last weekend.

The Roosters enjoyed a comfortable 39-point victory at Reid Oval on Saturday, giving them the perfect start to season 2023.

The Blues found themselves struggling to convert in the first quarter, managing just 1.3.9 while the Roosters took advantage of their forward opportunities

to finish the first term 4.1.25.

With just eight points separating the two sides at half-time, the Roosters stepped up a gear in the third term, adding three goals and two behinds to the board while restricting the Blues to two goals, three.

A solid last quarter effort from the visitors saw them take the win on the final siren.

Final scores were South Warrnambool

14.6.90 to Warrnambool 6.15.51.

Best players for the visitors were

Sam Thompson, Patrick Anderson, Daniel Nicholson, Josh Saunders, Jonah Maher and Sam Kelly while for the Blues, Nicholas Hooker, Will Lord, Daniel Weymouth, Luke Cody, Darcy Graham and Ryan Warfe performed well.

Sam Kelly booted four goals for the Roosters and was well supported by team-mates Patrick Anderson and Will White (three each), Max Irving (2), Jonah Maher and Bailey Osborne. For the Blues, Luke Cody and Cooper

Hoffmann kicked two each, with singles going to Rhys Jansen van Beek and Jed Turland.

Round four will be a split round for Hampden.

Tomorrow will see North Warrnambool play host to Cobden, while Warrnambool will travel to Leura Oval to take on Camperdown.

Next week (May 6) Hamilton will take on Port Fairy and Terang Mortlake will host Portland in a Super Saturday event at Mortlake.

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best on display

HOCKEY South West played host to Hockey Australia’s selection camp last weekend.

With Warrnambool having the only location with two sets of rebound boards, the Hockey 5’s team selection trials attracted 40 athletes and support staff to the centre for team trials and training. The two-day camp provided Hockey Australia with the opportunity to select its men’s and women’s teams for July’s Oceania World Cup qualifiers.

Season 2023 is looking to be a bumper year for hockey in the south west, with a new pitch replacement on the horizon and some high-level hockey coming to town.

Senior manager (community) with Hockey Australia Blair Chalmers keeps a close eye on the players. 2023D

Local umpires (from left) Dwayne Drake, Edward de Sallis and Gus Bennett were thrilled to be involved in the selection trials last weekend. 2023D