Friday, April 19, 2024

Don’t miss the circus

The ‘Great Moscow Circus’ arrived in Warrnambool this week, bringing some of the best circus performers who are keen to entertain audiences of all ages – including (from left) trapeze artist Tahlia Weber, clown Gagik Avetisyour, dancers Tanika Weber, Valeria Pivovarova, Tianni Weber and Kasey Parker, pole artist Edison Acero and (centre) vocalist Elly Rowbotham. 2024D

Celebrating a century

WHILE her eye sight and hearing may be fading, May Spikin’s sense of humour and infectious smile are as bright as ever.

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Surround by friends from the Warrnambool CWA, Mrs Spikin was thrilled to be treated to a home-made fruit cake, flowers and special gifts last Thursday afternoon to mark her 100th birthday.

“This is a complete surprise (the CWA members’ visit) but I’m very happy,” she said.

“These ladies are lovely friends.”

Mrs Spikin has spent more than five decades volunteering with the CWA, having first joined the Panmure branch in 1970.

She later moved to live in Warrnambool and then transferred to the Warrnambool branch where she continued her voluntary efforts.

“It’s lovely to volunteer and give something back to your community,” Mrs Spikin said.

According to president of the Warrnambool CWA Pam Andrew, Mrs Spikin is a remarkable woman who has given so much to the community.

“May is fondly regarded by us all,” she said.

“We enjoyed being able to celebrate this special birthday with her. We presented her with flowers, a decorated fruit cake, a knee quilt, a certificate of congratulations from our state headquarters along with several cards, including one from our state president, Jenni Nola.”

Fire restrictions end Monday

FIRE restrictions across Warrnambool and Moyne will end at 1am next Monday, April 22.

While restrictions will lift in these areas, the CFA still expects the grassfire risk to remain across the state - so Victorians are being urged to remain alert and prepared. CFA deputy chief officer of south-west Adrian Gutsche said conditions had changed significantly in the past several weeks and prompted an early finish to the fire danger period.

“We encourage people to exercise

caution once restrictions are lifted,” Mr Gutsche said.

“All burning off must be conducted in compliance with municipal local laws.

“There was real potential in the region for fires prior to this due to the late onset of summer, several high fire danger days and considerable drying of all available fuels.”

He said local communities had really played their part by being vigilant and understanding the risk to ensure there were no damaging fires that could have put people at risk.

“We’re urging everyone to stay safe,

whether you’re living in or travelling to high bushfire risk areas,” Mr Gutsche said. “Please monitor the conditions on hot, dry and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk.”

The end of the fire danger period (FDP) will be an opportunity for some landowners to burn-off again, however it’s important that residents check that local conditions are safe before undertaking these activities.

“You must register your burn-offs, check weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulations,” he said.

Surrounded by friends from the Warrnambool CWA, May Spikin (centre front) celebrates her 100th birthday at Lyndoch in Warrnambool. Back row, from left: Pam Andrew (president), Lorraine Steff, Georgina Luckman (treasurer), Ann Park (international officer) and Linda Azzopardi (secretary). Front: Marg Scott (left) and Marj Nelson (right). 2024D

Loads of fun under the big top

TALENTED 19-year-old singer/ dancer Elly Rowbotham was born to entertain.

While many young children across the country dream of ‘running away and joining the circus’, the happy-golucky teen has done just that…but with the full support of her Brisbane-based parents.

Elly joined the Great Moscow Circus in January this year and is currently enjoying its tour of Australia – including the current visit to Warrnambool.

“Being part of the circus life is just amazing,” she said.

“I have always loved to sing and dance and to entertain so this job is the perfect fit for me.

“We’re like one big travelling family; we get to see some wonderful places and I’m working alongside a great team of professional, friendly people.”

The all-new show features some of Australia’s top BMX and scooter riders, exciting trampolinists, the Russian Swing, along with the world’s best dare devil motorcycle cage riders.

“Each show runs for about two hours

and provides non-stop action that everyone will enjoy,” Elly said.

“Whether you bring your kids or your inner-child you’ll have a great time.

“Our current season started on January 1 with a tour of Hobart (where we visited four towns) before going to Geelong and now Warrnambool. From here we will travel to Mt Gambier.”

Originally planned to set up at the Warrnambool Showgrounds, the ‘big top’ can be found on the Princes Highway, next to Bunnings and Rebel Sport.

“We’re all really looking forward to entertaining audiences here in Warrnambool, with our opening night tonight (Friday) at 7pm.”

Performances are also scheduled for 3pm and 7pm Saturday, and 11am and 3pm Sunday.

Next week’s shows: Wednesday (April 24)7pm, Thursday (April 25) 3pm, Friday (April 26) 7pm and Saturday (April 27) 3pm and 7pm.

The final show will begin at 11am on Sunday, April 28.

Elly Rowbotham is looking forward to entertaining audiences under the

THE Koroit Irish Festival is less than a week away and the town is gearing up for a huge time.

The festival will kick off next Friday, April 26, with the opening night concert headlining a big program of things to do.

Saturday will again be the flagship day for the festival, with 4000 people expected to take part in the celebrations in Koroit’s main street.

The main day includes free entry to children under 18. The special kids area will include free face painting along with children’s entertainers Scott Cain and Danielle Stearman.

Festival organisers are also excited about an expanded Sunday program.

A centerpiece of this will be the Gaelic Games Carnival at Victoria Park.

This will feature Koroit teams up against combinations from Melbourne, Warrnambool, Yambuk and Ballarat.

Action on the field will also include the Koroit Irish Festival Dash, live music, a spud toss and for the first time, a ‘Rock The Boat’ gathering.

Sunday visitors to the festival will be encouraged to sing and carry out the actions of the ‘Rock The Boat’ song - a scene made famous in the Derry Girls television show.

A highlight of the Sunday this year will be an expanded market, which will include food vans, craft stalls and a display by the Koroit Produce and Plant Swap Group. This display will highlight the wonder of Koroit and district’s famous soil, with the fruit and vegetables to be housed in specially made wooden boxes with the Produce of Koroit brand.

Koroit Irish Festival member Adele MacDonald said excitement for the event was reaching fever pitch.

“It’s all go now and we’re preparing for a wonderful festival,” Ms MaDonald said.

“We are so excited about the whole weekend and to be able to grow our Sunday to what we have this year is amazing.

“As well as the market and Gaelic Games at the football ground, there will also be a lot to see and do right across

the town so we encourage everyone to go to our website and check out the program so they don’t miss out.

“We recommend that if you don’t have your tickets yet then go online and grab them this week. It will be a fun weekend for all ages.”

Final breakfast for potential business group Koroit prepares for festival

ELECTIONS for a Warrnambool business representative group are planned to be held in June.

can do a lot for a business community, and this breakfast is a really good opportunity to find out more and to help shape its future.”

OUR NEXT RACE MEETING

Anyone interested in learning more about the group is invited to attend a business breakfast, to be held next Wednesday, April 24.

Attendees will hear from CEO of Commerce Ballarat and Chair of the Victorian Chamber Alliance, Jodie Gillett.

Ms Gillett has led Commerce Ballarat since 2008 and along the way has been awarded an Order of Australia medal for service to business in Ballarat.

This event is the second in a two-part breakfast series, with Geelong Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeremy Crawford speaking at an event in March.

Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain encouraged all business operators with an interest in working together for the growth of Warrnambool’s economy to attend.

“Last month Jeremy shared some really good insights into the importance of a Chamber of Commerce for a regional city, and it will be very interesting to hear from Jodie both in her capacity as a long-serving CEO of a successful chamber of commerce, but also as the chair of the Victorian Chamber Alliance,” Cr Blain said.

“A modern chamber of commerce

Council manager economic development and events Steve Hoy said that the election process would be carried out by local firm SED advisory.

“Nominations will open in mid-May with voting to take place in June,” he said.

“There will be a further information session for people looking to find out all the details, but this breakfast will be the final open forum for people to raise ideas before the operational model and structure is further drafted.

“It’s not too late to get involved, so please come along on April 24 to hear about the benefits of a group like this for Warrnambool, as well as to share your ideas on how the new group should function and what it should focus on.”

The event will be held at the Mid City Motel from 7.15am until 8.45am.

To RSVP please search “business representative group breakfast” at www. eventbrite.com.au or contact council’s economic development team on 5559 4800 or ecodev@warrnambool.vic.gov. au.

Interested people unable to attend but who wish to discuss the prospect of a business representative group can also contact council’s economic development team.

Koroit Produce and Plant Swap member Rashmita Samrai is ready for the Koroit Irish Festival, to be held next weekend. 2024E

Locals support homeless youth

THANKS to the generosity of local shoppers and businesses, young people living on the streets now have the chance to enjoy a more comfortable night’s sleep.

As the nation marked ‘Youth Homelessness Matters Day’ last Wednesday (April 17), the SleepSafe program is helping young people without a safe place to call home feel supported and cared for.

This collaborative effort between StreetSmart and Sheridan provides bed linen and towel kits that give dignity and a safer night’s rest to those facing homelessness.

Through SleepSafe, the Warrnambool Sheridan store has fundraised over 320 Sleep Kits for local charities such as Brophy Family and Youth Services who are supporting young people facing homelessness in and around Warrnambool.

Tonight, more than 28,000 young people across Australia will be without a safe place to call home.

With young people making up 23 per cent of the homeless population in Australia, initiatives like SleepSafe are having a greater impact than ever.

The comfort and dignity that brand new sheets and towels give to someone who is facing homelessness, moving on from sleeping rough, or who is finally in a safe home away from domestic and family violence, is immense.

More than 300 Sleep Kits have been donated to young people in and around Warrnambool who are currently without safe homes. 2024D

Young people aged 19-24 have the highest rates of homelessness than any other age group. They face complex challenges in securing safe and affordable housing, and recent data showed 28 per cent of young people presenting alone to Specialist Homelessness Services are couch surfing. These sleep kits help to create the simple comforts of home for those facing a difficult time in their life.

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16 days Friday 7th June $8930

Highlights: Cairns, Green Island, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Breakfast with the Birds, Port Douglas, Atherton Tableland, Georgetown, Undara Lava Tubes, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Marree, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Burra, Renmark.

SPLENDID SINGAPORE

10 days Monday 1st July $7850

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.

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15 days Monday 29th July $8950

Highlights: Central Australia, Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Tennant Creek, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Kakadu,

Sheridan store staff advocate and fundraise to help provide sleep kits to vulnerable people in their region with donations helping to provide a Sleep Kit consisting of a sheet set, pillowcase and towel.

They also provide much needed financial relief to local community organisations who receive very little funding.

“When you’ve experienced housing insecurity and homelessness, often without the guidance and support of a parent, the comfort of a clean towel and sheets of your own help bring a sense of safety and self-worth,” CEO of StreetSmart Australia, Geoff Hills said.

NORTHWESTER & SOUTH WEST COAST

47 days Monday 29th July $22,540

“See the itinerary for the many tour highlights”.

COOBER PEDY, AYERS ROCK, ALICE SPRINGS

9 days Monday 29th July $5980

Highlights: Adelaide, Port Augusta, Central Australia, Coober Pedy, Umoona Opal Mine, Ayres Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Standley Chasm, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Alice Springs Desert Park, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Alice Springs School of the Air, Alice Springs Telegraph Station.

WEST COAST, KIMBERLEY & SOUTH WEST COAST

35 days

Saturday 10th August $16,680

“See the itinerary for the many tour highlights”.

WEST COAST & THE KIMBERLEY

23 days Saturday 10th August $12,460

Highlights: Darwin, Mindil Beach Market, Katherine, Kununurra, Ord River Cruise, El Questro Station, Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Wyndham, Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing, Derby, Boab Prison Tree, Broome, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Cable Beach, Port Hedland, Tom Price, Exmouth, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri, Perth.

12 days

DARWIN TO BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY

Saturday 10th

Anyone wishing to find out more, or donate to the program, can head to streetsmartaustralia.org/sleepsafe.

25 days Wednesday 18th September $22,885

Highlights: 5 Star Rail

CAPE YORK AND THURSDAY ISLAND

10 days

Sunday 22nd September $6390

Highlights: Cairns city accommodation, Cape Tribulation, World Heritage Daintree Telegraph Station, Weipa, Bramwell Station, Fruit Bat Falls, Seisia, Cape York tip, Thursday Island.

TASMANIA

10 days Tuesday 15th October $5440

Highlights: Spirit of Tasmania, Grindelwald, Launceston, Ross, Swansea Bark Mill, Hobart, Hobart Grand Chancellor Harbour Views accommodation, Wrest Point Casino, Huon Valley, Port Arthur, Cascade Brewery, “The Wall”, Queenstown, Gordon River Cruise, Stanley, Burnie, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, Devonport.

6 days

CANBERRA

Sunday 27th October $2940

Highlights: Wodonga, Canberra City, Cockington Green, Australian War Memorial, Government House, Parliament House, National Arboretum, Embassy Drive, National Royal Australian Mint.

NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY

17 days Wednesday 6th November $9990

Highlights: Kauri Museum, Dolphin/Hole in the Rock Cruise, Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride, Agrodome, Thermal Mud Pools & Geysers, Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi and Concert, Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, TranzAlpine Rail Journey, Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, Lakes District Museum, Milford Sound

EVERY year the Short-tailed Shearwaters from Griffiths Island in Port Fairy embark on an extraordinary migration.

Their journey takes them more than 15,000 kilometres to the Aleutian Islands.

The fledglings take off a few weeks after their parents, and are vulnerable to predation during this time.

Moyne Shire Council is working closely with the Friends of Griffiths Island volunteer group (FOGI) to give the Shearwaters the best chance of migrating successfully.

FOGI launched its ‘Switch off for Shearwaters’ program at Port Fairy Community House last Saturday morning, which included a smoking ceremony by Eastern Maar.

The program encourages residents to actively help the fledglings on their journey by doing the following (until Wednesday, May 15):

Switch off external house lighting. Shield bright external lights. Keep an eye out for young Shearwaters landing in unusual places, in and around town.

Ensure domestic cats are kept indoors at

night and consider joining FOGI as a volunteer. Lighting at the island’s entrance rotunda will be switched off by council during this period.

Council will also undertake proactive fox control measures to help protect the fledgling Short tailed Shearwaters as they get ready for their first migration.

The first fox shoot with professional contractors took place last Monday, April 15.

“Data from the past few years showed us which dates had the most kills from foxes, so we undertook a shoot last Monday to give the fledglings the best chance of survival,” Cr Smith said.

“Council’s environment team is getting on the front foot to minimise fox predation of the fledglings.”

A second fox shoot will be held later in the month to coincide with expected peak fox activity.

Details will be advised when confirmed.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area during the shoots.

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

“We encourage the community to support the Shearwaters by switching off external lights at home and staying clear of the island during the fox shoot,” Cr Smith said.

Playground safety a priority

MOYNE Shire Council has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of its playground mulch.

Following reports of asbestos contaminated mulch at metropolitan playgrounds, mayor Cr Ian Smith said Moyne was already taking measures to ensure the mulch it uses is safe.

“We were very confident the mulch we use was compliant and safe for the community, but we wanted to double check and make sure,” Cr Smith said.

“As soon as the reports started coming in, our teams went to work to ensure all mulch in our playgrounds was in line with certified standards - and just as we thought all mulch supplied for playgrounds meets those standards.”

Cr Smith said the vast majority of mulch used in Moyne’s parks and gardens was produced from vegetation works council teams carry out.

“So there are no concerns there either,” he added.

Cr Smith said council was now reviewing processes and procedures to ensure they are in line with the EPA’s latest directions around mulch supply and installation.

Warrnambool City Council will check all playgrounds across the city to ensure all mulch used is safe. 2023D

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United we will remember

RESIDENTS of all ages will gather to pay their respects to our fallen heroes at Anzac Day services across the district next Thursday.

The day holds deep significance as we honour the courage, sacrifice and camaraderie of our servicemenand womenwho have defended our nation'svalues and freedoms.

Warrnamboolisproudtoembodythetruespiritofcommunity, where neighbours stand united in supportand remembrance.

Young and old will gather to pay tribute to our fallen heroes and to celebrate the enduring bondsthat bind thecommunity.

At the Warrnambool RSL residents are invited to enjoy a gunfire breakfast at 6.30am for a gold coin donation post the

dawn service (to start at5.30am).

A mid-morning marchand service will begin at10.45am.

The Garrison Re-enactment troop will fire a single salvo of rifle fire at about 11.50am on Cannon Hill.

A reminder to motorists of the following road closures next

Thursday:

Cannon Hill (Liebig Street to Cannon Hill) closed 5am-1pm.

MerriStreet (Gillies Streetto Banyan Street)closed5am-1pm.

Liebig Street (Timor Street to Cannon Hill) closed5am-1pm.

Liebig Street(Lava Streetto MerriStreet)closed10am-11am.

In Port Fairy, residents can take part in a dawn service at 6.30am or a service at 10.30am (which will be preceded by a marchfrom Seacombe House at10.15am).

Yambukwill hostadawn service at 6.30amandat Panmurea

2pm marchwill be followed by a service at the local hall.

A service will also be held at the memorial in High Street, Koroit,from2.30pm.

The Dennington Community Association will hold a service and wreathlaying ceremonyat9am.

To ensure the safety of participants and the community, temporary changes to traffic conditions and vehicle access will beimplemented in Dennington.

The Esplanade, from Drummond Street to Princes Highway, will be closed from 8.30am until 10am.

A free community breakfast will be held at the GG Payne Reserve from 7.30am-8.45am.

ormer 'armourer' urns

LIKE so many others of his generation, William 'Bill' Vale looks back on the war years with mixed emotion.

A former member of the Royal Australian Air Force,having served as a leading aircraftman in World War II, Bill's memories are ones of comradeship and challenges.

"They were certainly tough years but I made some good mates and we all worked hard together," Bill said.

"It gave us a solid foundation for hard work. We travelled around a fair bit but there was always plenty to do."

Having spent his early childhood years on a soldier settlement block (Woolongoon) a young Bill used to ride his push bike up to 14 miles each day to get to and from school in Mortlake.

Finishing his 'state school years' Bill then caught a bus from Mortlake to Terang High School to continue his education.

"IgotmymeritcertificatewhenIwas12years old but my father always said an education was important so I stayed another two years to complete the intermediate certificate," Bill recalled.

"Then I got a job in an office where I spent most of my days unloading the goods train in Mortlake."

By the time heturned18 Bill joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and took on the role of an armourer withthe 76th Squadron.

"As armourers we were responsible for keeping the planes fitted with ammunitions, guns, rockets and various pyrotechnics," Bill said.

"We were transferred to lots of different places including the Trobriand Islands (off the east coast of New Guinea) and some of the smaller islands justoff Manus."

September 2, 1945 marked the end of World War II.

Bill returnedto Australia and soon headed to Mildura for a short stint with the operational training unit.

He applied for a soldier settlement block but was told there was a three-yearwait.

"I guess there was lots of us in the same boat, so to speak, back then," he recalled.

"So quite a few of us decided to study for a Diploma of Agriculture. There wasn't much transport around in those days but there was a bus load of ladies who travelled out from Shepparton to attend some local dances with us.

Finding it difficult to get a job, encouraged by his brother-in-law to join him in theVictoria Police Force.

"So I did, and it was the start of some great years for us. We travelled around from various one-man stations to another, filling in when staff needed holidays, the work was interesting."

When Bill's brother Eddie started a garage in Mortlake - Vale Motors -he swapped his police uniform for overalls and together the pair ran a successful business in the town for

A marchwill commence at the Dennington Kinderat 8.45am.

BillValerelaxesinhisroomatWarrnambool'sMercyPlace. 20240 many years.

He has been an active and loyal member of

"The garage kept us both busy but after the MortlakeRSLfor"70-oddyears"wherehe 30 years it was time to retire. We both built hasheldvarious positions including president houses in the town and enjoyed the peace (three times), secretary and treasurer and quiet," Bill said.

"The RSL is an important organisation

"Anzac Day is always a special time to rememberand to reflect,but we all do it every dayin different ways."

Bill is now enjoying living a "relatively quiet life" in Warrnambool's Mercy Place.

"That's where I met a lovely young nurse, Margaret, and we married in 1947."

Over the years Bill and Margaret raised five not only for current and ex-service men children and also now have six grandchildren and women but also for their families and and three great grandchildren. communities," Bill said.

Heturned100lastMonday,April15,andwas guest of honour at a birthday celebration at theweekend.

William 'Bill' Vale was a leading aircraftmanwiththeRAAF. 2024E

Innovators shape their community

IN partnership with Moyne Shire and led by Crazy Ideas College, the ‘Moyne Social Innovators’ program continues to build momentum and impact as the program enters its fourth year.

Social Innovators (SI) will see young people from St Patrick’s Parish Primary and Port Fairy Consolidated School step up to complete the program in 2024, with a strong focus on ideas being brought to life in the local community.

The SI program equips young people with the skills and confidence to invent services, programs and products that enrich the lives of their fellow citizens.

The year six students came together this week at Southcombe Lodge in Port Fairy to complete the program.

Across the two days, the young people discovered new insights around issues they care about, generated ‘crazy good’ ideas, prototyped how these ideas can work in community and presented compelling pitches that inspire action to a panel

of community partners on Wednesday afternoon.

Mayor Cr Ian Smith said the program incorporated human-centred design, future thinking and innovation methodologies.

“We can’t wait to see the creative thinking from these students about how we tackle our big challenges in new and radical ways,” Cr Smith said.

“We’re grateful to the Crazy Ideas College for running the Moyne Social Innovators program to help unlock the big ideas

that will transform the future.”

Kieran Murrihy of the Crazy Ideas College believes we all benefit when we unlock the ingenuity, resourcefulness and optimism of young people.

“That is why when young people participate in CIC programs they learn the methodologies, tools and mindsets that will enable them to build healthy and prosperous futures for themselves and their communities,” Mr Murrihy said.

ON the back of popular sustainability focused workshops delivered last year, Permaculture South West Victoria is holding a Being Sustainable Mini Expo in Koroit next month.

The expo will be held on Sunday, May 5 at the Koroit Theatre and has been designed to inspire and educate the community on sustainable living, offering valuable insights, practical workshops and hands-on demonstrations.

Event organisers and Permaculture South West Victoria committee members, Cherie Byrne and Meghan Claxton, are passionate advocates for sustainability and are excited about the opportunity to share knowledge about permaculture.

“Being Sustainable is more than just an event; it’s an opportunity for people to make a positive impact on the environment while also saving money,” Ms Byrne said. With grant support from Moyne Shire council, tickets are affordably priced and offer value for money, providing attendees with actionable steps to live a more sustainable life. Meghan Claxton encouraged everyone to consider the small differences they can make.

“Every small change counts, not only for our planet but also for our wallets,” she said. “By adopting sustainable practices, we can reduce our environmental footprint and save money in the long run.”

Sustainability expo next month

The May expo will run from 10am to 3pm and will feature three workshops from local experts in their field.

Kylie Treble, a horticulturist, chef, and owner of REAL and Place of Wonder in Port Campbell, will guide attendees through the process of creating a straw bale vegie garden, offering an affordable and accessible gardening solution for renters and homeowners alike.

Dr Anna Carrucan is a second-generation beekeeper with a PhD in botany. She will share her extensive knowledge of plants, ecology, and pollinators, emphasising the interconnectedness of gardens and the environment.

Natasha Mills coordinates the Port Fairy Repair Café and serves as the environmental consultant and sustainability communicator and educator energy efficiency officer at Moyne Shire Council.

Ms Mills will provide practical advice on reducing energy consumption and costs, highlighting how most people can save on their bills.

Light refreshments will be provided by REAL in Port Campbell, and attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch or support local businesses during the lunch break. Bookings for the expo close on Saturday, April 27 and are available at https://events. humanitix.com/being-sustainable.

Above: This large group of students enjoyed the opportunity to become ‘social innovators.’ 2024E

Left: This week’s social innovators program saw students from St Patrick’s and Port Fairy Consolidated work together. 2024E

Triple treat for Art Night

ART lovers are in for a triple treat tonight, Friday, April 19 with three art launches to be held one after the other.

Dubbed “Art Night” the evening includes the launch of ‘The Postcard Show’ in the F Project Youth Space at 4.30pm, the ‘Up in Lights Gallery’ in Timor Walk at 6pm and Jimmi Buscombe’s ‘Glow Wall’ in the F Project laneway at 7pm.

The event is a partnership between the Warrnambool City Council, Moyne Shire Council, the F Project, Brophy Family and Youth Services and Jimmi Buscombe. Mr Buscombe said that combining audiences meant more people would get to enjoy more art.

“There were three things that were launching around the same time, so we all joined forces to open them up on the one night,” he said.

“It’s great to get a creative audience together to experience some different things in town. There’s a lot happening in Warrnambool.

“There’s a lot of support in Warrnambool for street art. I took a walk this morning through the alleyways and I took a heap of photos of just the alleyways in

Warrnambool and I thought ‘there’s not many little cities like ours that have this much street art going on.”

Ellen Moloney will see her art on public display for the first time as one of eight young artists to have their work installed in a lightbox in Timor Walk and displayed for the next year.

“I’ve had art on display at school in the arts wing where only the arts kids go, so it’s really cool that my artwork is going to be seen by so many people,” Ellen said.

“People who I’ve never met before and who I probably never will. They have no idea who I am but they can look and admire and that’s really cool.

“It’s well worth coming; it’s high quality art. Just because we’re young, it doesn’t mean we can’t make cool things.”

Jenna Winnen said that she found out that she would be included in the Postcard Show and the Up in Lights Gallery within a week of each other, and she was very excited for the launch.

“I’m really glad that it’s happening and that I get to be a part of it… to show off my work and hopefully inspire other people to try and get their stuff into it in the future,” she said.

“My TAFE classroom is right next door (to

Timor Walk) and I walk down there every single day.

“I always look at those lightboxes… so getting to walk down there and see my own artwork is going to be pretty epic and having all my classmates see it too is great.”

The event is free to attend with all welcome.

The Postcard Show is an exhibition for artists aged 12-25 years to show off what they can do, within postcard format.

The Up in Lights Gallery sees the artworks of eight young local artists installed in lightboxes and suspended above Timor Walk.

This is the third group of artists to be featured here, with artworks to remain on display in the lightboxes for the next year. The launch will also feature live music by Inharmonicity.

Jimmi Buscombe’s latest mural on the ‘Glow Wall’ depicts a barn owl and local flora... but it takes on a whole new perspective at night.

The mural is covered in glow-in-the-dark paint which means you can use a torch (phone torches work fine) to get creative with light drawing and temporarily add to the artwork.

Feedback sought on creek name

MOYNE Shire Council is asking residents to provide feedback on the proposed renaming of a creek in the Caramut area.

The creek is currently known as Lubra Creek, a term that is offensive and derogatory to female Indigenous people. The creek was the site of a massacre of five first nation women and children of the Moperergundidj clan in February, 1842.

Mayor Cr Ian Smith said Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation HAD approached council requesting the creek be renamed in traditional language.

“The proposed name is Thanampool Thookay Creek, which is Dhauwurd Wurrung language, meaning women and children.

“It has been selected to reflect on the First Nation people murdered at the site in 1842.”

Cr Smith said as we move towards greater recognition of Indigenous culture and history, the council needs to address historical location names like this which cause pain.

“I thank Eastern Maar and Gunditj Mirring for their proactive and collaborative approach to addressing this name and working closely with council towards this proposed new name,” Cr Smith said.

“Council has worked with the Department of Transport and Planning, Department of Environment Energy and Climate Action, Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation on the renaming process.”

Feedback about the name is being sought from the community and can be provided via the Engage Moyne website or at a customer service centre until May 8, 2024.

Jenna Winnen, Jimmi Buscombe and Ellen Moloney are looking forward to Art Night tonight (Friday). 2024E

Many hands make light work

THE old adage ‘many hands make light work’ couldn’t ring truer when it came to the recent painting of a wall at the Warrnambool Showgrounds.

What was once an eyesore for passing motorists and showgrounds visitors, the ‘Koroit Street side’ wall of the animal nursery is now a blank canvas – and the show society could not be happier.

“The animal nursery at the showgrounds was built in the late 1960s and has been an integral part of the Warrnambool Show ever

since,” secretary Jenni Strain said.

“In September last year the pavilion suffered extensive damage when a section of the roof was torn off by high wins and landed in the middle of Koroit Street (fortunately no one was injured).”

With financial assistance from local trust foundations, and a dedicated team of tradespeople and volunteers, the roof was replaced in time for the show at the end of October.

However, the graffiti that covered the Koroit Street side of the nursery had been there for a long time and had been on the

“committee’s radar to attack for many years.”

“We were fortunate to get a great deal on the supplies we needed from a local business and engaged the help of Rotary Day Break to help paint over the mess,” Ms Strain said.

“Now that it is a plain, clean canvas the site will become the future home of an art installation by the inspirational group, Find Your Voice Collective, and hopefully will not attract any further graffiti.”

The Rotary Club of Warrnambool Daybreak is one of four clubs in Warrnambool.

The club was formed in 1998 to meet the need for a breakfast club.

It currently has 28 members who meet each Wednesday morning at the RSL for breakfast from 7am (new members most welcome).

One of the group’s biggest fundraisers for the year, it’s ‘Long Lunch’ will be held on Sunday, May 18 at Brother Fox at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus.

Anyone wanting more information on the group or its major fundraiser can contact Cheryl via email, secretary@daybreak.org. au.

The Koroit Street wall of the animal nursery at the Warrnambool Showgrounds was covered in graffiti. 2024E

The ‘new look’ wall is now clear of graffiti and ready for some artwork, thanks to the recent efforts of a group of Rotary Day Break members. 2024E

Two big days at Flagstaff Hill

FLAGSTAFF Hill will be a hive of activity this weekend as visitors turn back time and immerse themselves in Warrnambool’s military past.

Two big days of activities have been planned, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the Warrnambool Garrison with games, dress-ups, stories and songs ahead of a cannon firing.

On Saturday between 1pm and 3pm visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the town’s military past at the historical garrison fortifications.

There will be dress-ups and games for all ages, the Warrnambool City Band will perform songs connected to Warrnambool’s military history and the firing of the 80 pound cannon will also take place.

On Sunday, between 10am and 5pm, young ones are encouraged to take along their favourite teddies for a very special Teddy Bears Picnic. “Bring your teddy into the village for a picnic lunch and a day filled with family-friendly fun and entertainment,” Mr Ansell said.

The day will feature live music, story telling, medical check-ups for teddies, meet and greets with the village bear, and craft sessions where participants will have the chance to make an outfit for their bear.

Tickets to Flagstaff Hill this weekend will be valid for two days – making it a great chance for families to enjoy two special days of activities for one entry fee.

FFV starts burning off across state

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across the Barwon South West to keep Victoria safer from the threat of bushfires. FFMVic deputy chief fire officer David Rourke said planned burning is one of the tools FFMVic uses to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

“Delivering our planned burning program takes a lot of planning and preparation,” he said.

“If you live in or are visiting an area where planned burning is taking place, there’s a good chance you’ll see FFMVic firefighters preparing locations or delivering planned burns. They’ll be the ones in our distinctive green firefighting uniforms.”

“In the Otways, areas around Lorne and Kennett River are a focus this year, as well as areas around Anglesea and further inland near Carlisle River and Gellibrand.”

Mr Rourke said FFV acknowledges tourism is important in the region and every effort is taken to minimise impacts on communities.

“As our work continues, visitors may see smoke from burns

already completed or from new ignitions if conditions are right. We ask everyone, locals and visitors alike, to respect any road, walking track and site closures that may be in place,” he said.

“In addition to delivering burns to help reduce fuel loads, planned burns are also undertaken for ecological purposes to benefit native flora and fauna.

“This includes grassland burns at places like Cressy, burns in the Anglesea heath and burns to benefit species that need fire to regenerate.”

Mr Rourke said the bushfire risk management program is focused on creating a strategic network of fuel reduced areas on public land.

“We’re building on the work we have done previously and into the future to help keep our communities safer,” he said.

“Our climate is changing and that means finding the right days for safe and effective planned burning is also changing.

“We’ve experienced a dry summer and start to autumn across the Barwon South West region, and we’re balancing fire response with opportunities for planned burning.

“This includes burning later in the afternoon or evening to manage drier fuels when conditions are suitable and the use of aircraft to support burn operations.”

Mr Rourke said the bushfire risk management program is underpinned by scientific evidence, local knowledge and continuous improvement to make sure the work is focused where it will have the greatest impact in keeping Victoria safer.

“While planned burning is our most effective tool to reduce bushfire risk, in locations where planned burning isn’t suitable, we mulch, mow, slash and spray, build fuel breaks and upgrade and maintain the public land road network to keep Victoria safer,” he said.

FFMVic is made up of skilled and experienced staff from Victorian fire and land management agencies. Partners under the FFMVic banner include the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and VicForests.

FFMVic works with emergency sector partners including the Country Fire Authority, Fire Rescue Victoria and Emergency Management Victoria to manage bushfire risk, prepare communities and respond to bushfires and other emergencies.

Register for the latest updates about where and when FFMVic deliver planned burning at https://plannedburns. ffm.vic.gov.au/.

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Maths fun for families

FAMILIES and friends of Allansford District Primary School students put their maths skills to the test for the last week of term. The school hosted its inaugural family maths conference, providing an opportunity for parents, families and friends to engage with maths experiences at the school. The goal of the day was to empower problem-solving skills and foster a growth mindset in mathematics. As part of the conference, each family received a maths resource bag containing useful activities and materials to enjoy during the school holidays. The school will now introduce weekly maths challenges in its newsletter, encouraging families to use these resources at home. Many thanks to all year three to six students who participated in the conference, along with families who embraced the opportunity to attend.

Ollie, Caleb and Bailey enjoy the maths challenges. 2024E

Jorja uses the vertical thinking board to problem solve. 2024E

Charli, Lucy and Isla work together. 2024E

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CAMPERDOWN

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by

MLA’s

YARDING 430 CHANGE 68 less

The quality was not up to last weeks standard with more medium and light weight cows on offer. Not all the buyers were present or active and the market was softer over most categories by 20c to 30c/kg with the very best cows the least effected. Bulls remained firm The market comprised 397 cows, 16 mixed along with 16 bulls.

The better covered dairy cows sold from 190c to 215c/kg with the medium weight beef cows selling to 182c/kg. Medium weight dairy cows to the trade made from 140c to 170c/kg with the lightweights from 50c to 120c/kg. Manufacturing cattle made to 210c/kg. Beef bulls topped at 225c/kg with the dairy bulls to 180c/kg.

Market Reporter

Chris Agnew.

CHARLES STEWART LIVESTOCK

VEALERS: A Lucas, frsn, 637.5kg at 210¢, $1473.00; WJ Scott Family Trust, ang x, 355kg at 180¢, $703.00.

COWS: D & T Gaut, frsn, 775kg at 208¢, $1773.00; WW & EE Balcombe, frsn, 777.5kg at 208¢, $1779.00; Cooriemungle Operations, frsn, 682.5kg at 208¢, $1562.00; A & C Crole, frsn, 712.5kg at 208¢, $1630.00; AN Buckley, frsn, 645kg at 182¢, $1291.00; D & M Lee, frsn, 775kg at 182¢, $1552.00; Spring Dam Dairying, frsn, 182¢, $1289.00; WJ Soctt Family Trust, frsn, 660kg at 175¢, $1271.00; AJ & JJ Vogels, frsn, 645kg at 175¢, $1242.00; D & T Gaut, frsn, 592.5kg at 175¢, $1141.00; D & T Gaut, jrsy, 555kg at 160¢, $977.00; WJ Scott Family Trust, jrsy, 550kg at 160¢, $968.00; Ayreford Contracting, jrsy, 553.75kg at 160¢, $975.00; M Crole, frsn, 645kg at 158¢, $1121.00; D Johntone & C Dower, frsn, 585kg at 158¢, $1017.00.

BULLS: B Clarke, r/poll, 655kg at 160¢, $1153.00; Allans Partnership, frsn, 1000kg at 1952145.00; Allans Partnership, char, 970kg at 225¢, $2401.00. POSITION

TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024

HAMILTON SHEEP MARKET

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

Total Yarding: 30000 (+8000) Sheep Yarding: 10000 (-4000)

Lamb Yarding: 12000(NQ)

Lamb numbers halved at Hamilton this week where agents penned 13,000 lambs along with 9,000 sheep. The quality overall was very good with an excellent selection of trade weight lambs in the lead of the offerings tailing off with a percentage of smaller plain condition lamb. The sheep offering consisted mainly of medium to heavy trade weight Merino’s along with a percentage of heavyweight crossbreds. Most of the processors were present however not all were fully active. Restocker and feeder interest was very strong securing lambs again destined for SE of South Australia and along with feed lotters and local operators paid up to $152/head. The market was very resilient throughout to remain fully firm to $5 to $8/head stronger over most categories of lead lambs. The exception was 1 and 2 score lambs under 20kg which were softer by $10/head as well as lambs back to the paddock. Majority of the trade lambs were realizing between 650c and 710c/kg cwt with the odd pen a little higher to 730c/kg cwt. The best heavy lambs sold to $237/head. Light weight lamb 12 to 16kg sold from $52 to $121/head with the 18 to 22kg lamb to the trade making from $115 to $150/head and to 26kg from $155 to $176/head. Hoggets topped at $116/head Trade sheep were softer by $5 to $8/ head with heavy Ewes $10/head cheaper. Crossbred ewes sold to $85/head with Merino ewes to $76/head and Merino wethers to $89/head with the general run of mutton realizing between 200c and 270c/kg cwt. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

MORTLAKE

DETAILED SALEYARD REPORT by MLA’s

YARDING 2761 CHANGE 90 more

The top end reflected a good yarding over most categories there was however a fair percentage of the cattle displaying the effects of the drying conditions and this was clearly evident with the trade weights available. Grown cattle and bullocks carried good weight, same with the cow offering that had a good mix of beef and dairy types. There were additional lighter weights on offer compared to last week. Two major processors were absent from the market that lacked motivation and the results were softer over most categories by 20 to 30c/kg, more in places on plainer types.

Vealers were selling from 300c to 390c/kg. Trade weight steers and heifers made between 265c and 366c/ kg. Grown cattle topped at 330c with manufacturing steers selling up to 275c/kg. Heavy beef cows sold from 200c to 255c/kg with the medium weights from 160c to 190c/kg. Covered dairy breeds were generally between 170c and 215c/kg with grown beef bulls to 230c/kg. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.

BULLOCKS: Kanina Valley Pty Ltd, m/grey x, 744kg at 332¢, $2470.08; Glenwood Pastoral, spec prk, 691.8kg at 308¢, $2130.80; L MIller, hrfd, 793.2kg at 303¢, $2403.34; JG Murphy, char x, 702.5kg at 275¢, $1931.88; D & PJ Brady, ang x, 725kg at 280¢, $2030.00.

STEERS: J& J McGhie, ang, 534.5kg at 330¢, $1763.85; Ashmore Farms, ang x hrfd, 577.5kg at 306¢, $1767.15; DJ & MA Trigg, hrfd, 567kg at 310¢, $1757.70; JG Murphy, m/grey x, 486kg at 295¢, $1433.00; DF White, hrfd x, 525kg at 290¢, $1522.50; Willdar Pty Ltd, spec prk, 550kg at 284¢, $1562.00.

VEALERS: Kanina Valley Pty Ltd, m/ grey x, 413.3kg at 355¢, $1467.33; N Pickering, ang, 293.6kg at 350¢, $1027.50; Kanina Valley Pty Ltd, lim x, 350kg at 334¢, $1169.00; Kanina Valley Pty Ltd, lim x, 342kg at 310¢, $1060.20; Murray J Arthur, blk bldy, 392kg at 300¢, $1176.00; Shirlea Park, m/grey, 425kg at 286¢, $1215.50.

HEIFERS: GW MS & GM Brown, hrfd, 503.8kg at 290¢, $1460.88;

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

Kanina Valley Pty Ltd, lim, 516.7kg at 290¢, $1498.33; Ashmore Farms, hrfd x, 493kg at 290¢, $1429.70; DH& RC Richardson, blk bldy, 557.5kg at 290¢, $1616.75; JL & MP Page, ang, 553.1kg at 265¢, $1465.78. COWS: Maxjam, ang hrfd x, 648.9kg at 254¢, $1648.28; Wuulubah, ang, 810kg at 250¢, $2025.00; Lakeview, hrfd, 672kg at 250¢, $1680.00; B & R Agnus, ang, 597.8kg at 248¢, $1482.49; Heatherlea Partnership, ang hrfd x, 677.5kg at 245¢, $1659.88.

BULLS: C & A Watt, ang, 884kg at 202¢, $1704.88; DA Johnstone Pty Ltd, frsn, 668kg at 168¢, $1122.24.

BULLOCKS: DJ & JE Hiscock, ang x, 786kg at 332¢, $2609.00; Bunjil Plains, hrfd x, 652kg at 324¢, $2114.00;

Yakwin Estate, ang x, 650kg at 316¢, $2054.00.

TRADE STEERS: K Rethus, lim x, 466kg at 390¢, $1817.00; C Baulch, ang x, 428kg at 343¢, $1468.00.

VEALERS: G Newcombe, ang x, 323kg at 185¢, $598.00.

TRADE HEIFERS: C Baulch, lim x, 437kg at 354¢, $1548.00; C Baulch, ang x, 422kg at 346¢, $1461.00; K Rethus, lim x, 385kg at 346¢, $1332.00.

BEEF COWS: Furneaux Pastoral, ang, 643kg at 255¢, $1640.00; Salt Creek Past, ang, 633kg at 255¢, $1615.00; Naweenda Partnership, ang, 586kg at 255¢, $1495.00.

DAIRY COWS: Aurora Dairies, frsn, 745kg at 200¢, $1490.00; D Skelton, a’shire, 624kg at 200¢, $1248.00.

BULLS: Aikira Pastoral, ang, 894kg at 228¢, $2038.00; Luzinat & Zalitis, ang, 1030kg at 225¢, $2317.00.

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Football & Netball

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

SENIOR FOOTBALL

KOROIT ...........................1.1 2.2 3.6 4.8 (32)

COBDEN .........................1.5 4.5 8.5 10.9 (69)

GOALS, Koroit: W. Couch 3, P. O’Sullivan

1. Cobden: H. Herschell 2, M. Koroneos 2, J. Williamson 2, B. Berry 1, H. Robertson 1, A. Uwland 1.

BEST, Koroit: D. Mooney, J. Whitehead, A. Campbell, T. Stephens, C. Byrne, M. Petersen

Cobden: T. Auckland, B. McGlade, J. Williamson, S. Lucas, B. Berry, P. Smith.

PORT FAIRY ....................1.4 4.7 8.9 10.14 (74)

WARRNAMBOOL .............4.3 8.6 14.7 16.10

(106)GOALS, Port Fairy: J. Rowan 4, M. Sully 3, J. Hopper 1, S. Lucardie 1, O. Pollock 1. Warrnambool: A. Black 7, H. Ryan 3, B. Cunnington 2, J. Bell 1, L. Bidmade 1, J. Walters 1, R. Warfe 1.

BEST, Port Fairy: K. Mercovich, M. Sully, C. Harwood, I. Martin, G. Swarbrick, O. Pollock. Warrnambool: J. Turland, T. Wason, A. Black, D. Graham, A. McCarthy, F. Timms.

NTH WARRNAMBOOL .....7.5 10.13 16.17 22.28 (160)

PORTLAND ......................2.3 4.3 5.4 7.4 (46)

GOALS, North Warrnambool: T. Batten 5, J. Dillon 3, T. James 2, F. Jones 2, W. Brennan 1, J. Grundy 1, B. Jenkinson 1, T. Keast 1, J. Lewis 1, S. McKinnon 1, N. Vardy 1, A. Wines 1, L. Wines 1, M. Wines 1. Portland: N. Nicholls 2, A. Hann 1, W. Hunter 1, K. Jones 1, G. Kissane 1, B. Malcolm 1.

BEST, North Warrnambool: L. Wines, H. Cobb, J. Bermingham, A. Wines, T. Batten, S. Mckinnon

Portland: B. Malcolm, C. Piergrosse, T. Sharp, L. Evans, K. Jones, T. Jennings.

HAMILTON ......................1.3 3.6 10.8 10.8 (68)

CAMPERDOWN ...............0.1 1.5 2.6 3.11 (29)

GOALS, Hamilton: D. Russell 4, H. Cook 3, T. Morris 2, H. Douglas 1. Camperdown: J. Dowell 1, A. Gordon 1, S. Gordon 1.

BEST, Hamilton: L. Dare, W. Povey, D. Russell, J. English, E. Knight, H. Cook. Camperdown: M. Field, C. Spence, J. Dowell, B. Draffin.

TERANG MORTLAKE .......3.0 5.2 7.6 9.8 (62)

STH WARRNAMBOOL .....2.4 4.9 8.11 11.13 (79)

GOALS, Terang Mortlake: R. Hutchins 5, K. Johnstone 2, D. Hutchins 1, B. Reid 1. South Warrnambool: S. Beks 4, D. Nicholson 2, J. Dye 1, J. Folkes 1, L. Herbert 1, S. Kelly 1, J. Saunders 1.

BEST, Terang Mortlake: R. Hutchins, K. Johnstone, S. Crawley, J. Hay, X. Vickers, B. Reid. South

Warrnambool: P. Anderson, H. Lee, N. Thompson, D. Nicholson, S. Beks, J. Dye.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 127.04(%); Cobden 8, 232.26; North Warrnambool 4, 164.54; Port Fairy 4, 141.04; Warrnambool 4, 117.86; Terang Mortlake 4, 109.38; Hamilton 4, 94.23; Koroit 4, 78.82; Camperdown 0, 53.42; Portland 0, 26.91.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Koroit 3.0 (18) lost to Cobden 21.16 (142); Port Fairy 2.2 (14) lost to Warrnambool 14.15 (99); North Warrnambool 24.13 (157) def. Portland 1.2 (8); Hamilton 8.8 (56) def. Camperdown 6.3 (39); Terang Mortlake 4.3 (27) lost to South Warrnambool 14.8 (92).

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 273.27(%); Warrnambool 8, 737.50; Cobden 8, 593.33; North Warrnambool 4, 285.53; Terang Mortlake 4, 63.19; Hamilton 4, 50.61; Portland 4, 31.03; Camperdown 0, 75.83; Port Fairy 0, 38.96; Koroit 0, 12.66.

UNDER 18½ FOOTBALL

Koroit 6.14 (50) def. Cobden 6.3 (39); Port Fairy 2.3 (15) lost to Warrnambool 10.10 (70); North Warrnambool 5.4 (34) lost to Portland 7.9 (51); Hamilton 7.4 (46) def. Camperdown Magpies 2.5 (17); Terang Mortlake 5.4 (34) lost to South Warrnambool 11.13 (79).

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 334.29(%); Warrnambool 8, 314.89; Hamilton 8, 274.36; Portland 8, 175.76; Camperdown Magpies 4, 86.32; Koroit 4, 52.88; Terang Mortlake 0, 57.64; Cobden 0, 54.95; North Warrnambool 0, 38.64; Port Fairy 0, 34.81.

OPEN NETBALL

Koroit 55 def. Cobden 41; Port Fairy 49 lost to Warrnambool 73; North Warrnambool 70 def. Portland 41; Hamilton 43 lost to Camperdown 63; Terang Mortlake 38 lost to South Warrnambool 77.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 185.71(%); Koroit 8, 103.45; Cobden 4, 122.62; Warrnambool 4, 114.44; Camperdown 4, 111.46; North Warrnambool 4, 104.95; Terang Mortlake 4, 75.21; Port Fairy 2, 80.49; Portland 2, 75.83; Hamilton 0, 57.60.

DIVISION ONE NETBALL

Koroit 38 def. Cobden 30; Port Fairy 50 def. Warrnambool 34; North Warrnambool 44 def. Portland 37; Hamilton 65 def. Camperdown 18; Terang Mortlake 30 lost to South Warrnambool 41.

LADDER: Koroit 8(pts), 147.37(%); Port Fairy 8, 144.00; North Warrnambool 8, 125.37; South Warrnambool 8, 102.15; Hamilton 4, 178.57; Terang Mortlake 4, 117.14; Cobden 4, 93.15; Portland 0, 76.47; Warrnambool 0, 55.45; Camperdown 0, 40.17.

DIVISION TWO NETBALL

Koroit 46 def. Cobden 26; Port Fairy 28 lost to Warrnambool 37; North Warrnambool 29 def. Portland 17; Hamilton 36 def. Camperdown 32; Terang Mortlake 20 lost to South Warrnambool 39.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 154.79(%); Hamilton 8, 112.70; Koroit 6, 117.28; Warrnambool 6, 116.67; Camperdown 4, 101.67; North Warrnambool 4, 95.16; Port Fairy 4, 93.85; Portland 0, 72.58; Cobden 0, 70.37; Terang Mortlake 0, 64.71.

DIVISION THREE NETBALL

Koroit 27 def. Cobden 26; Port Fairy 27 lost to Warrnambool 36; North Warrnambool 26 def. Portland 16; Hamilton 44 def. Camperdown 23; Terang Mortlake 28 lost to South Warrnambool 35.

LADDER: Koroit 12(pts), 142.62(%); Hamilton 8, 153.06; North Warrnambool 8, 134.09; Port Fairy 4, 136.36; Warrnambool 4, 107.69; Camperdown 4, 83.10; South Warrnambool 4, 81.25; Cobden 0, 89.66; Terang Mortlake 0, 77.46; Portland 0, 47.30.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Koroit 50 def. Cobden 36; Port Fairy 16 lost to Warrnambool 17; North Warrnambool 45 def. Portland 38; Hamilton 26 lost to Camperdown 55; Terang Mortlake 30 lost to South Warrnambool 37.

LADDER: Koroit 8(pts), 188.33(%); Camperdown 8, 94.23; South Warrnambool 4, 117.14; Cobden 4, 103.80; North Warrnambool 4, 92.50; Portland 4, 55.56; Warrnambool 0, 96.23; Port Fairy 0, 67.37; Terang Mortlake 0, 45.54; Hamilton 12 181.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

Koroit 32 def. Cobden 13; Port Fairy 11 lost to Warrnambool 23; North Warrnambool 39 def. Portland 25; Hamilton 44 def. Camperdown 8; Terang Mortlake 20 lost to South Warrnambool 25.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 155.17(%); Hamilton Kangaroos 8, 552.94; Koroit 8, 112.50; Terang Mortlake 4, 125.64; Portland 4, 125.49; North Warrnambool 4, 121.15; Warrnambool 4, 97.30; Port Fairy 0, 37.10; Camperdown 0, 30.14; Cobden 0, 26.83.

13 & UNDER NETBALL

Koroit 45 def. Cobden 16; Port Fairy 3 lost to Warrnambool 23; North Warrnambool 13 def. Portland 9; Hamilton 25 def. Camperdown 13; Mortlake 7 lost to South Warrnambool 63.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 489.66(%); Hamilton Kangaroos 8, 203.85; Koroit 8, 118.31; Camperdown 4, 190.00; Warrnambool 4, 175.00; Port Fairy 4, 78.26; North Warrnambool 4, 32.69; Portland 0, 69.23; Cobden 0, 39.73; Terang Mortlake 0, 11.21.

HAMPDEN JUNIOR LEAGUE

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL

Terang Mortlake 6.5 (41) lost to South Warrnambool 15.9 (99); Cobden 0.0 (0) lost to Koroit 20.22 (142); Warrnambool 13.16 (94) def. Port Fairy 2.4 (16); Portland 11.10 (76) def. North Warrnambool 7.7 (49); Camperdown 3.6 (24) lost to Hamilton 13.8 (86).

LADDER: Koroit 8(pts), 519.44(%); South Warrnambool 8, 415.56; Hamilton 8, 327.45; Portland 8, 207.95; Warrnambool 4, 213.11; Terang Mortlake 4, 156.86; North Warrnambool 0, 32.32; Port Fairy 0, 27.36; Camperdown 0, 13.17; Cobden 0, 12.11.

UNDER 14 FOOTBALL

Terang Mortlake 0.0 (0) lost to South Warrnambool 22.17 (149); Cobden 0.1 (1) lost to Koroit 9.18 (72); Warrnambool 11.4 (70) def. Port Fairy 8.2 (50); Portland 0.1 (1) lost to North Warrnambool 13.12 (90); Camperdown 7.8 (50) def. Hamilton 5.4 (34).

LADDER: South Warrnambool 8(pts), 2788.89(%); Warrnambool 8, 290.38; Hamilton 4, 174.32; Port Fairy 4, 142.86; Camperdown 4, 110.67; North Warrnambool 4, 96.12; Koroit 4, 90.24; Terang Mortlake 4, 22.53; Cobden 0, 14.97; Portland 0, 9.38. 17 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Camperdown 16 lost to South Warrnambool 70; Koroit 36 def. Cobden 13; Port Fairy 7 lost to Warrnambool 17.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 385.71(%); Koroit 8, 136.67; Warrnambool 4, 88.24; Camperdown 4, 56.67; Cobden 0, 46.48; Port Fairy 0, 41.18; North Warrnambool 0, 12.07.

15 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Koroit 36 def. Cobden 11; Port Fairy 4 lost to Warrnambool 25; North Warrnambool 35 def. Portland 13; Hamilton 46 def. Camperdown 12; Terang Mortlake 20 lost to South Warrnambool 24.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(pts), 159.02(%); Hamilton 8, 224.24; Koroit 8, 136.51; Terang Mortlake 4, 176.67; Warrnambool 4, 142.86; North Warrnambool 4, 102.04; Portland 4, 80.95; Cobden 0, 50.00; Port Fairy 0, 23.91; Camperdown 0, 22.78. 13 & UNDER RESERVES NETBALL

Koroit 15 drew with Cobden 15; Port Fairy 3 lost to Warrnambool 31; Hamilton 24 def. Camperdown 16; Terang Mortlake 4 lost to South Warrnambool 33.

LADDER: South Warrnambool 12(ps), 288.57(%); Koroit 6, 105.08; Cobden 6, 103.57; Warrnambool 4, 162.07; Hamilton 4, 123.33; Camperdown 4, 90.00; North Warrnambool 4, 25.00; Port Fairy 4, 9.68; Terang Mortlake 0, 37.74.

WESTERN VICTORIA FEAMALE LEAGUE

STH WARRNAMBOOL ....6.6 12.11 18.15 23.23 (161)

CAVENDISH.....................0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

GOALS, South Warrnambool: S. Johnson 5, J. Davidson 4, S. Kearney-Knox 4, M. Leris 2, R. Pickles 2, M. Ryan 2, TL Boyce 1, K. Dean 1, L. Jones 1, C Meade 1, M. Waayers 1.

BEST, South Warrnambool: M. Waayers, GL. Trudgen, R. Pickles, M. Leris, J. Davidson, C. Logan. Cavendish: H. Nichols, I. Talay, S. Granziera, B. Meulendyks, L. Downes, S. Herrmann.

TYRENDARRA ................0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 (2)

HAMILTON .....................4.2 9.5 13.6 19.10 (124)

Hamilton: E. Pitts 4, P. Kissel 3, B. Gabb 2, S. Rentsch 2, M. Adamson 1, T. Evans 1, M.Smith 1, E.Thurman 1, E. Tonissen1.

BEST, Tyrendarra: R. Hansen, K. Nunn, M. Reed, B. P. Rose-Maher, E. Stiles, C. Storrie. Hamilton: E. Pitts, . kissel, E. Tonissen, M. Smith. HORSHAM ......................1.0 5.2 7.4 10.7 (67) WARRNAMBOOL ...........0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 (1)

GOALS, Horsham: S. Cross 4, L. Hawkins 1, V. Ika 1, T. Mustafa 1, T. Nelson 1, H. Puls 1, A. Ward 1.

BEST, Horsham: H. Nuske, S. Cross, C. Summers, C. O’Dea, L. Hawkins, T. Nelson. Warrnambool: L. Jenkins, I. Moorhead, A. Ralston, K. McPhillips. LADDER: Horsham 4(pts), 6700.00(%); Hamilton 4, 6200.00; South Warrnambool 4, 0; Tyrendarra 0, 1.61; Warrnambool 0, 1.49; Cavendish 0, 0.

Young stars of the future

Excitement builds for umpires

WITH more than 40 young people now training to become footy umpires, including 21 new ‘recruits’, the future looks bright for local competitions.

As members of the Warrnambool and District Football Umpires Association, these future stars enjoy regular training sessions in Warrnambool with the aim to officiate at leagues across the district.

Two of the young ‘stars’, locals Maya Furphy and Lilla Adamson, have been selected to officiate at Auskick games this weekend during the half-time break of AFL matches.

While Maya will head to Marvel

Young footy umpires Maya

Furphy and Lilla Adamson are looking forward to officiating Auskick games during the half-time break of two AFL matches this weekend. 2024D

Stadium (which will host the Carlton v GSW Giants game), Lilla will head to the MCG (home of this weekend’s Collingwood v Port Adelaide clash).

“We’re both really excited,” Lilla said.

“My friends introduced me to the umpires association about a year ago and I went to a skills day in Melbourne about two weeks ago which was really good.”

Maya, who now mentors other young people keen on umpiring, encourages anyone interested to have a go.

“I’ve been doing this for about three years and am now a mentor. I’m really looking forward to the weekend.”

SENIOR FOOTBALL

OLD COLLEGIANS ...........1.2 4.2 5.1 2.1 (78)

TIMBOON ........................2.1 1.4 0.1 3.1 (43)

GOALS, Old Collegians: H. White 3, J. Zippel

3, J. Cleaver 2, J. Brooks 1, C. Duro 1, J. Mckinnon 1, M. Petherick 1. Timboon: T. Hunt 2, D. Bridgewater 1, B. Newey 1, E. White 1, R. Ziegelaar 1.

BEST, Old Collegians: H. White, J. Cleaver, J. Bateman, J. Cust, M. Petherick, D. Gleeson.

Timboon: L. Alsop, A. Hunt, B. Newey, C. Trotter, R. Ziegelaar, P. Ryan.

ALLANSFORD..................2.4 4.5 4.3 4.5 (101)

KOLORA NOORAT............1.1 0.0 2.3 2.1 (35)

South Rovers 0.1 (1) lost to Dennington 11.22 (88) def. Nirranda (61) def. Panmure Forfeit (19)

BYE: RUSSELLS CREEK

LADDER: Nirranda 8(pts), 321.05(%); Allansford 8, 213.46; Old Collegians 8, 145.95; Russells Creek 8, 114.29; Dennington 4, 351.52; South Rovers 4, 26.55; Kolora Noorat 0, 63.46; Timboon 0, 46.55; Panmure 0, 43.01.

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL

Old Collegians 3.1 (19) lost to Timboon 9.9 (63); Allansford 9.9 (63) def. Kolora-Noorat 1.0 (6); South Rovers 1.0 (6) lost to Dennington 5.5 (35); Russells Creek 10.14 (74) def. Merrivale 0.0 (0); Nirranda 0.0 (58) def. Panmure Forfeit 0.0 (7).

LADDER: Allansford 8(pts), 296.67(%);

GOALS, Allansford: R. Hare 7, K. Gordon 2, B. Coutts 1, L. Draffen 1, J. Fedley 1, F. Gleeson 1, B. Williams 1. Kolora Noorat: L. Cahill 1, N. Castersen 1, J. Dwyer 1, C. Scanlon 1, J. Wallace 1.

Dennington 8, 240.00; Old Collegians 8, 167.90; Russells Creek 4, 372.00; South Rovers 4, 242.86; Timboon 4, 193.33; Nirranda 4, 92.06; Merrivale 4, 44.14; Panmure 0, 16.35; Kolora Noorat 0, 4.23.

A GRADE NETBALL

UMPIRE APPOINTMENTS

HAMPDEN LEAGUE SENIORS

Camperdown v Koroit 2pm

Field: Leigh McNaughton, Steve Walker

Boundary: Campbell Pedler, Josh Bishop, Callum Wade

Goals: Lochie Carter, Brian Thomas

Josh Bishop’s first Hampden Game

North Warrnambool v Port Fairy 2pm

Field: Gavin Sell, Jamie Lake

Boundary: Louis Beaton, Lachlan Gome, Jackson McNaughton

Goal: Malcolm Clapp, Darren Wilkinson

Malcolm Clapp’s 300 Games

Cobden v Warrnambool 2pm

Field: Daniel Missen, Cory Mahoney, Ash Jennings

Boundary: Lucy Howland, Flynn Elhage, Luke Robson

Goal: Paul Fimmel, Nicole Lake

UNDER18’S

Camperdown v Koroit 10.20am

Field: Daniel Missen, Club Umpire

Nth Warrnambool v Port Fairy 10.20am

Field: Cassey O’Keefe, Craig McGlifford

Cobden v Warrnambool 10.20am

Field: Bob McLaren, Hugh Worrel

WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT LEAGUE SENIORS

Merrivale v South Rovers 2.20pm

Field: Paul Schurring, Josh McMahon

Boundary: Zoe Graham, Rupert Jenkins, Harvey Rogers

Goal: Melissa Graham, Sharra McNaughton

Dennington v Allansford 2.20pm

Field: Simon Dart, Greg Kew, Casey Okeefe

Boundary: Dylan Vesprey, Will Stewart, Mark Robson

Goal: Anna Wilkinson, Daryl Pedler

Kolora Noorat v Old Collegians 2.20pm

Field: Andrew Lougheed, Dylan Denaro

Boundary: Liam Wiese, Oliver Miller, Charlie Miller

Goal: Andrew Taylor, Anthony Smith

Timboon v Panmure 2.20pm

Field: Matt Gome, Craig Fleming

Boundary: Aaron Lougheed, Sandro

Clingin, Lokesh Narra

Goals: Greg Lemmons, Club Umpire

Nirranda v Russells Creek 2.20pm

Field: Nathan Hoy, Tom O’Neil

Boundary: Michael Lougheed, Hamish

Venstra, Mitch Trotter

Goal: Pat Nolan, Wayne Bellman

UNDER 18’S

Merrivale v South Rovers 11am

Field: Simon Dart, Club Umpire

Boundary: Angus Down, Gillie Clingin, Kurtis Blair

Dennington v Allansford 11am

Field: Jason Moloney, Brad Clingin

Boundary: Sienna Byron, Hugo Beaton, Levi Barker

Goal: Kelly Habel, Darren Wilkinson

Kolora Noorat v Old Collegians 11am

Field: Brad Rodgers, Club Umpire

Boundary: Leo McMeel, Lasaya Nara, Charlie McNaughton

Nirranda v Russells Creek 11am

Field: Scott Lowrey, Pat Doran

Boundary: Ollie Barclay, Kai Barclay, Oscar Dart

UNDER15’S

Dennington v Allansford 9.40am

Field: Jason Moloney, Brad Clingin

Boundary: Jaxon Byron, Will Graham, Paddy Ward, Ted Ward

Kolora Noorat v Old Collegians 9.40am

Field: Lochie Carter, Nigel Pedler

Boundary: Henry Miller, Benji Miller, Sam Duncan, Harriot Duncan

Nirranda v Russells Creek 9.40am

Field: Scott Lowrey, Pat Doran

Boundary: Harry Barclay, Nash Barclay, Lexi Barclay,Levi Barker

BEST, Allansford: J. Fedley, C. Day, R. Swan, R. Hare, J. Boyle, J. Kirkwood. Kolora Noorat: C. Kavanagh, L. Cahill, E. Wyss, M. Wyss, O. Curran, J. Vaughan.

SOUTH ROVERS ..............2.1 3.2 0.1 0.1 (35)

DENNINGTON ..................3.6 4.5 6.1 7.7 (139)

GOALS, South Rovers: J. Bell 1, B. Goodall 1, K. Lenehan 1, L. Mcfadyen 1, L. Wilde 1.

Dennington: T. Jnr Noonan 8, C. Fenn 2, J. Garner 2, B. Baker 1, L. Campbell-Gavin 1, E. Dowd 1, J. Hamilton 1, A. Keen 1, J. Shircore 1, B. Thornton 1, D. Threlfall 1.

BEST, South Rovers: S. Wilde, K. Lenehan, M. Edwards, J. Bell, S. Williams, A. Grant.

Dennington: T. Jnr Noonan, F. Rowe, B. Baker, J. Blackney-noter, L. Campbell-Gavin, N.

Alexandrou.

RUSSELLS CREEK ...........2.0 1.5 4.3 4.1 (75)

MERRIVALE ....................1.5 3.5 1.2 4.5 (71)

GOALS, Russells Creek: M. Rook 2, T. Smith 2, J. Askew 1, P. Brady 1, S. Brady 1, J. Chatfield 1, L. McLeod 1, T. Ryan 1, Z. Timms 1. Merrivale: J. Mahony - Gilchrist 2, J. Neave 2, M. Sandow 2, B. Bell 1, J. Britton 1, J. Johnstone 1.

BEST, Russells Creek: L. McLeod, J. Chatfield, B. Harrington, A. Mcmeel, K.. Smith, D. Burns.

Merrivale: J. Neave, M. Sandow, H. Owen, M. Hausler, T. McLaughlin, J. Gleeson.

NIRRANDA ......................3.1 7.5 2.3 6.6 (123)

PANMURE .......................1.1 1.1 2.0 1.1 (33)

GOALS, Nirranda: J. Lenehan 4, T. Royal 4, J. Couch 2, A. Parsons 2, J. Primmer 2, N. Couch 1, H. Giblin 1, L. Irving 1, C. Wagstaff 1. Panmure: B. Smith 2, D. Bourke 1, L. Gavin 1, L. McLeod 1.

BEST, Nirranda: B. Harkness, T. Royal, J. Lenehan, D. Craven, J. Paulin, J. Primmer. Panmure: J. Anderson, N. Keane, B. Smith, L. Lyons, L. McLeod, M. Sinnott.

LADDER: Allansford 8(pts), 198.73(%); Merrivale 8, 175.00; Russells Creek 8, 142.59; Nirranda 4, 178.95; Dennington 4, 154.39; Kolora-Noorat 4, 74.03; Old Collegians 4, 72.47; Panmure 4, 62.56; Timboon 0, 64.93; South Rovers 0, 40.37.

RESERVES FOOTBALL

Old Collegians 6.7 (43) def. Timboon 5.4 (34); Allansford 21.12 (138) def. Kolora-Noorat 2.4 (16); South Rovers 3.9 (27) lost to Dennington 13.10 (88); Russells Creek 2.7 (19) lost to Merrivale 7.5 (47); Nirranda 10.13 (73) def. Panmure 3.5 (23).

LADDER: Merrivale 12(pts), 353.03(%); Allansford 8, 580.00; Old Collegians 8, 52.31; Nirranda 4, 150.70; Russells Creek 4, 139.71; Dennington 4, 105.83; Kolora Noorat 4, 42.69; Panmure 0, 51.54; Timboon 0, 49.07; South Rovers 0, 41.38.

UNDER 18 FOOTBALL

Old Collegians 5.12 (42) def. Timboon 3.2 (20); Allansford 7.12 (54) def. Kolora Noorat 4.5 (29); South Rovers 18.11 (119) def. Dennington 6.3 (39); Russells Creek 13.9 (87) def. Merrivale 0.6 (6).

BYE: NIRRANDA

LADDER: Russells Creek 8(pts), 1607.69(%); Old Collegians 8, 213.33; Allansford 8, 170.00; Nirranda 4, 393.75; Kolora Noorat 4, 132.00; South Rovers 4, 128.44; Timboon 0, 56.16; Merrivale 0, 23.04; Dennington 0, 19.09.

UNDER 15 FOOTBALL

Old Collegians 3.4 (22) def. Timboon 2.4 (16); Allansford 11.9 (75) def. Kolora Noorat 6.5 (41);

Russells Creeks 27 lost to Merrivale 59; Old Collegians 35 lost to Timboon 52; Nirranda 90 Panmure 35; South Rovers 29 lost to Dennington 45; Allansford 48 Kolora Noorat 28.

LADDER: Nirranda 8(pts), 192.21(%); Allansford 8, 142.65; Merrivale 8, 142.06; Dennington 8, 133.87; Timboon 4, 109.52; Kolora Noorat 4, 97.44; Old Collegians 4, 82.07; South Rovers 0, 63.44; Russells Creeks 0, 61.86; Panmure 0, 50.66.

A RESERVE NETBALL

Russells Creeks 27 lost to Merrivale 59; Old Collegians 35 lost to Timboon 52; Nirranda 90 Panmure 35; South Rovers 29 lost to Dennington 45; Allansford 48 Kolora Noorat 28.

LADDER: Nirranda 8(pts), 200.00(%); Allansford 8, 154.17; Merrivale 8, 117.78; Dennington 8, 111.11; Old Collegians 8, 98.13; Kolora Noorat 4, 75.38; South Rovers 0, 89.29; Russells Creeks 0, 82.86; Timboon 0, 80.82; Panmure 0, 55.70.

B GRADE NETBALL

Old Collegians 20 lost to Timboon 30; Nirranda 72 Panmure 14; Allansford 48 Kolora Noorat 11; Russells Creeks 41 Merrivale 38; South Rovers 25 lost to Dennington 31.

LADDER: Nirranda 8(pts), 338.89(%); Allansford 8, 213.89; Russells Creeks 8, 158.18; Old Collegians 8, 142.47; Timboon 4, 112.24; Dennington 4, 67.61; Kolora Noorat 4, 62.50; South Rovers 0, 75.38; Merrivale 0, 71.43; Panmure 0, 25.00.

17 & UNDER NETBALL

Allansford 19 lost to Kolora Noorat 27; Russells Creeks 22 lost to Merrivale 44; Old Collegians 28 def. Timboon 26; South Rovers 31 def. Dennington 27 Nirranda 22 lost to Panmure 30.

LADDER: Merrivale 12(pts), 170.97(%); South Rovers 8, 111.11; Old Collegians 8, 104.29; Allansford 4, 128.57; Kolora Noorat 4, 112.50; Panmure 4, 104.55; Russells Creeks 4, 75.00; Dennington 0, 87.30; Timboon 0, 66.67; Nirranda 0, 60.94.

15 & UNDER NETBALL

Old Collegians 23 Timboon 19; Nirranda 16 lost to Panmure 17; Allansford 25 Kolora Noorat 17; South Rovers 17 lost to Dennington 22; Russells Creeks 25 Merrivale 13.

LADDER: Old Collegians 12(pts), 205.56(%); Dennington 8, 157.89; South Rovers 4, 141.94; Allansford 4, 108.11; Timboon 4, 102.63; Nirranda 4, 100.00; Russells Creeks 4, 90.20; Panmure 4, 83.33; Kolora Noorat 0,

WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE AROUND THE GROUNDS Nirranda back on winners’ list

REIGNING premiers Nirranda are back on the winners’ list for season 2024 following a big win over Panmure last weekend.

In front of a home crowd on Saturday, Nirranda put on a great display of team football, applying pressure all over the ground and restricting scoring opportunities for the visitors.

By half-time Nirranda held a handy 59-point lead.

The third term saw Panmure increase its chances in the forward line, adding two goals to the scoreboard while restricting the home side to two goals, three.

Nirranda finished strongly in the final term, adding

six goals six, with the final scores Nirranda 18.15.123 to Panmure 5.3.33.

Among the best players for the home side were Brayden Harkness, Tyson Royal, Jack Lenehan, Danny Craven, John Paulin and Jack Primmer. Lenehan and Royal each kicked four goals, while Jackson Couch, Archie Parsons and Primmer added two apiece.

Nathan Couch, Hugh Giblin, Luke Irving and Cody Wagstaff also contributed to the scoreboard with a goal each.

Best for Panmure were Jia Anderson, Noah Keane,

Bailey Smith, Liam Lyons, Lachlan McLeod and Matthew Sinnott.

Goals went to Smith (2), Darcy Bourke, Luke Gavin and McLeod.

Other round two winners in Warrnambool and District League last weekend were Old Collegians, Allansford, Dennington and Russells Creek.

Round three tomorrow (Saturday) will see South Rovers head to Merrivale, Dennington will host Allansford, Kolora Noorat will be at home to Old Collegians, Timboon will host Panmure and Nirranda and Russells Creek will meet at Deakin University.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE AROUND THE GROUNDS First season win for Blues

WARRNAMBOOL Blues notched up its first win of the 2024 season last weekend.

The Blues celebrated a 32-point victory over Port Fairy at Gardens Oval on Saturday.

A strong first half saw the Blues go into the main break with a handy 23-point lead, which was extended to 34 points by three-quarter time.

Despite a close final term, with both sides applying strong pressure over the ball and adding just two majors each to the scoreboard, final scores were Warrnambool 16.10.106 to Port Fairy 10.14.74.

Best for the Blues were Jye Turland, Taylem Wason, Aaron Black, Darcy

Graham, Anthony McCarthy and Fletcher Timms.

Aaron Black booted seven goals for the Blues, while Harry Ryan kicked three and Ben Bunnington two.

Jackson Bell, Liam Bidmade, Jordan Walters and Ryan Warfe also contributed a goal apiece.

Other round two Hampden League winners were Cobden, North Warrnambool, Hamilton and South Warrnambool.

Round three tomorrow (Saturday) will see Hamilton host South Warrnambool, Camperdown and Koroit will meet at Leura Oval, Portland will host the Bloods, Port Fairy will travel to Bushfield to take on the Eagles and Cobden will host the Blues.

Interleague coaches appointed

HAMPDEN Football Netball League has appointed its junior interleague coaches for the 2024 South West District Football League junior carnival.

The league will take four teams to the one-day carnival, including two under 17 squads and two under 14 sides. The event will be held on Sunday, May 5 at Heathmere Recreation Reserve and Portland’s Alexander Park.

Respected Portland Tigers junior coach Justin Impey will lead one of the under 17 teams, while Warrnambool’s Ben Parkinson will guide the other under 17 squad.

Both coaches were a part of the Hampden Football Netball League under 17 interleague coaching panel in 2023 against Ballarat.

Koroit premiership coach Andrew Foster will take charge of one of the under 14 teams, while experienced North Warrnambool junior mentor Aaron Ross will coach the other.

League Administrator Trent Hill said the league was thrilled with the calibre of coaches leading its junior interleague teams in 2024.

“All four coaches are experienced mentors and the learnings our junior players will receive from them will be highly beneficial towards their football,” Hill said.

“We as a league are excited to be a part of the carnival to showcase our strong junior talent.”

Peta with her division three team-mates. 2024D

Rooster celebrates 350 games

SOUTH Warrnambool netballer

Bruggen said courtside on the weekend.

Peta Van Bruggen celebrated her 350th club game last weekend.

The popular Roosters member was presented with a bunch of flowers and acknowledged for her longstanding contribution to the club prior to Saturday’s round two match against Terang Mortlake.

Van Bruggen has contributed to the club in many ways, including as player, coach, umpire and committee member.

Her journey with the Roosters embodies the essence of sportsmanship, shaping generations with passion and integrity. “This club is like a family to me,” Van

“I absolutely love netball and I’m still hoping to become a premiership player one day.”

Van Bruggen’s milestone day was made even more memorable when she and her division three team-mates enjoyed a 3528 goal win over the Bloods – and she was named among the best on court.

Peta Van Bruggen was presented with flowers prior to playing her 350th club game last Saturday. 2024D

Orford table tennis resumes

SIXTEEN players competed in the first round of the new season of the Orford and District Table Tennis Association.

The night’s winner was Aaron Rowbottom over Darren Smith, who advanced to the final after an exhausting five game rubber against Val Wortley. He won 12-10 in the fifth game after long rallies throughout the rubber, leaving him to face an opponent who had spent less time on the court.

Gift voucher winners were Mark Murray and Ian Wortley, while Darren also had some success, winning a gift voucher.

Pennant starts next Wednesday, April 24 at the venue of the home team.

There are some new, returning players in this year’s eight teams.

Last year’s premiers Warrnambool Vikings are unchanged as is the Attunga family team.

Orford, Glengleeson and Myndarra will have the same line up and due to job shifts and illness the rest of the teams will have new players.

Week one games:

Warrnambool Vikings v Attunga

Both these teams’ line-ups are unchanged from last year. Warrnambool Vikings had the upper hand last year and is expected

to again do so.

Warrnambool Warriors v Pt Fairy

Both these teams have lost players from last season - Port Fairy lost Wayne Krause, while Warrnambool Warriors will be without the services of Neil Ford for some of the year and Marshall Worthington has returned to Melbourne.

David Cranwell and Darren Smith have stepped into the void.

It’s believed Port Fairy has a mystery recruit who will join Ray Young and Tony Storer.

Warrnambool Warriors on their home ground should be too strong for Port Fairy.

Glengleeson v Orford

These two unchanged teams from last season will confront each other again. They shared the results with a win each last year, but Glengleeson is expected to hold sway in this first round match. Their more experienced players hold the edge over Orford’s lineup.

Tarrone v Myndarra

Tarrone will be without leader Andrew McGrath for the season leaving David Warhurst, Steve Young and Peter Johnson to represent Tarrone.

Myndarra, with its unchanged team, should be too strong for Tarrone, led by Aaron Rowbottom and youngsters Ally, Jensen Rowbottom and Nick Bartlett.

Hexham hosts trials

HEXHAM played host to a two-day horse trials event last weekend.

The Great South Coast Eventing Association’s 2024 Hexham Horse Trials proved a winner, with some great performances recorded over both days.

Competition results were as follows:

CCN 1.5* - Rebecca Barling and Willtony Grand Illusion.

Best performed off the track – Georgia Tivendale and Gainsborough Jack.

CCN1* - Lamoza Velisha and Emmaville Desire.

Best performed off the track – Charlize Scott and Midnight Hawk.

EvA80 – Terry Delbridge and Northern Discovery.

Best performed off the track – Georgia Stephen and Bruno Twenty Two.

EV65 – Simone Addams and Pennant Danceman.

Best performed off the track – Thomas Harrison and ZP To Be Sure.

EvA80 (CPBSA Series) – Jessica Reimers and Marglyn Freedom.

EV65 – People on Ponies: Asha Lloyd and Gem Park Sinatra.

EvA95 and best performed off the track – Gracienne Stockdale and Undercover Albert.

Matilda Graesser and Elm Tree Magician. 2024D

Sophie Kelly and Paddy Mac. 2024D

Marita Petersen and Porsche Milkyway. 2024D

Janet Williams and Oh Romeo. 2024D

Adriana D’agostino and Bentley. 2024D

Casey Williams and Kiongoz. 2024D

Track work begins

WORK has begun on replacing the existing track at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway.

After what some have referred to as a ‘highly contentious and sometimes frustrating’ season on the current track, drivers and teams can now look forward to testing their skills on the new clay come the start of the 2024/25 race season.

Earlier this week, contractors began work on removing the dark coloured clay from the track and delivering new clay to the pit area, ready for installation.

According to general manager Michael Parry, excavators and trucks began work at the site earlier this week, marking the start of an “exciting project” at the venue.

“This is no doubt a highly anticipated and exciting project not only for our club but also for drivers, teams and spectators,” Mr Parry said.

“We will be removing around 2500 to 3000 cubic metres of clay from the track, to about 300mm below the racing surface, and will then put in the new clay.

“We’ve estimated the project will cost around $150,000 at completion, which we hope to be within the next week depending on the weather.”

While the costs are high, Mr Parry said the work was vital for the future of the venue.

“We know there were some teams who didn’t come here this season, in part because of the track conditions, but we are confident this new clay surface will be a great improvement,” Mr Parry said.

“We’ve listened to feedback and we are doing all we can to have the best track possible for the new season. We have utilised external resources, the clay has been formally tested and we are increasing our knowledge of how it will

best race.”

He also acknowledged that the current surface had not delivered on expectations, resulting in unfavourable track conditions at times.

“With the dark clay we had a very small window; the track was constantly changing dramatically from very wet to very dry. There was no consistency and we were constantly having to do track work on race nights which meant delays and longer nights.”

Mr Parry thanked competitors and patrons who had continued to support Premier Speedway and said he was looking forward to seeing cars on the new track as soon as possible.

“Our first race of the 2024/25 season is scheduled for November but we hope to have multiple practice runs prior to that.”

General manager at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway Michael Parry was happy to see work begin earlier this week on removing the dark coloured clay. 2024D

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “Mommy Group Murder” (M) (’18) Stars: Helena Mattsson

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]

Friday April 19

10:10The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]

10:45White Fever: Chillies Go Through Jane Like A Freight Train (M l,s) [s]

11:10ABC Late News [s]

11:25Shakespeare: Rise Of A Genius

7:20 AFL: Round 6: Adelaide v Essendon *Live* From Adelaide Oval [s] – The Crows go head-tohead with the Bombers, live and free from the Adelaide Oval.

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:15Armchair Experts (M) [s]

12:00Get On Extra [s]

12:30Celebrity Obsessed: Sandra Bullock (MA15+) [s]

1:30 Program To Be Advised

2:00 Home Shopping

4:00 Million Dollar Minute [s]

5:00 NBC Today [s]

6:00 Today [s]

6:30 Today Extra [s]

11:30NINE News Morning [s]

12:00Movie: “The Gift That Gives” (PG) (’24) Stars: HaiHa Le, Maria Tran

2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]

3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]

4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]

5:00 WIN News [s]

6:00 NINE News [s]

7:00 A Current Affair (PG)

Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers

(PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown 7:20 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:50 Movie: “The A-Team” (M v) (’10) Stars: Dirk Benedict 2:00 Bewitched 2:30 Full House (PG) 3:00 The Nanny (PG) 3:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30

(MA15+) (’13)

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00

Football: Mini Match: Round

24: Melbourne City v Perth Glory 8:30

Ready Steady Cook (PG) 9:30 Diagnosis

Murder (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30

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]

12:30Call The Midwife (PG) [s]

1:30 Murder In Provence (M v) [s]

3:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s]

3:45 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time: What Is Gravity? [s]

4:40 War Stories [s]

5:00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli [s]

Saturday April 20

5:25 Landline [s]

5:55 Australian Story (PG) [s]

6:30 Bluey [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 Murder In Provence (M v) [s]

9:00 The Suspect (M l) [s]

9:50 A Life In Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher (PG) [s]

10:45Happy Valley (M l,v) [s]

11:55rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

ABC COMEDY (22)

4:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines

4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:00 Peppa Pig

5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55 Fireman Sam

6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:30

Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:00 QI (PG)

8:30 Live At The Apollo (M l,s) 9:20

Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M l) 10:05

Mythbusters (M) 10:55 Portlandia (M l)

5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir

(PG) 5:25 Total Drama Island (PG) 5:45

School Of Rock (PG) 6:10 The Next Step

6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00

Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Star Wars: Young

Jedi Adventures 8:10 Hotel Transylvania: The Series 8:35 Almost Naked Animals 9:00 The Athena

6:00 NBC Today [s]

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s]

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

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

5:00 Seven News At 5 [s]

5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – An woman stuns officers with her outrageous behaviour, shedding tears and throwing a tantrum. Also, traces of a date-rape drug are found on a man’s luggage.

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 AFL: Round 6: Brisbane v Geelong

*Live* From The Gabba [s] – The Lions face-off against the Cats, live and free from the Gabba.

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:00Program To Be Advised

12:45Repco Supercars Highlights [s]

2:00 Home Shopping

4:00 Mystic: The Switch/ The Storm [s]

7TWO (62)

12:00 Escape To The Country 1:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 2:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing

*Live* From Randwick/ Mornington/ Eagle Farm/ Morphettville 6:00 Heathrow (PG) 6:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

1:00 Blokesworld (M) 1:30

Taste Buds With Dane Swan (PG) 2:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 3:00 NDRC Top Fuel Championship

Highlights 4:00 Hustle & Tow (PG) 5:00

Counting Cars (M) 5:30 Storage Wars (M)

6:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:00 Storage Wars

(PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Mummy Returns”

(PG) (’01) Stars: Brendan Fraser

6:00 Getaway (PG) [s]

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

7:00 Weekend Today [s]

10:00Today Extra Saturday [s]

12:00Innovation Nation [s]

1:00 Ageless: Take A Leap [s]

1:30 Destination WA [s]

2:00 Lego Masters Australia Vs The Rest Of The World (PG) [s]

3:30 Renovate Or Rebuild [s]

4:30 The Garden Gurus [s]

5:00 NINE News First At 5 [s]

5:30 Getaway (PG) [s]

6:00 NINE News [s]

7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

7:30 Jeopardy! Australia [s]

8:30 Movie: “Penguin Bloom” (M) (’20) Stars: Naomi Watts

“The Glass Castle” (M) (’17) Stars: Brie Larson

Or Rebuild [s]

The Garden Gurus

GEM (81)

2:20 Movie: “Against The Wind” (PG) (’48) Stars: Simone Signoret 4:20 Movie: “Ice Cold In Alex” (PG) (’58) Stars: John Mills 7:00

Rugby Union: Rugby Pacific: The Force v Crusaders *Live* From HBF Park 9:30

Rugby Union: Post Match 9:45 Movie: “The Man In The Iron Mask” (M v) (’98) Stars: Leonardo Di Caprio

1:40 Formula E 2024 Highlights

4:00 Surfing Australia TV 4:30

The Bradshaw Bunch (PG) 5:00 Kenan (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Playing With Fire” (PG) (’19) Stars: John Cena 7:30 Movie: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (M v) (’13)

Stars: Jennifer Lawrence 10:30 Movie: “Ad Astra” (M) (’19) Stars Brad Pitt 12:50

Keeping Up With The Kardashians (M l,s)

- South Africa [s]

Ready Steady Cook (PG) [s]

A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here (PG)

Italian Masterclass [s]

All 4 Adventure (PG) [s]

Buy To Build [s]

Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia - BBQ Special [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House UK (PG) [s]

8:00 Ambulance UK (M l) [s]

10:30So Help Me Todd: Ivan The Terrible (PG) [s] 11:30FBI: International: Trust (M v) [s] 12:30Home Shopping

PEACH (52)

8:00 Becker (PG) 9:00

Neighbours (PG) 11:00

Good Chef Bad Chef 11:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 12:30 I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) 3:30 Becker (PG)

4:00 Frasier (PG) 5:00 Deal Or No Deal

(PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 The Late Show (PG)

10:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 11:30 Luxury Escapes 12:00

Jake And The Fatman (PG) 1:00 What’s Up Down Under 2:00 JAG (PG) 5:00

Escape Fishing With ET 5:30 Reel Action

6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-

League: Round 25: Macarthur FC v Sydney FC *Live* 10:15 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 12:05 NCIS: Hawaii (M v)

5:00 Worldwatch

9:00 Ageless Gardens: Adaptive Gardening/ Shared Gardens (PG)

10:00Vintage Voltage: Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

10:50My Unique B&B

12:00Worldwatch

2:00 Cycling: Amstel Gold Race Highlights

4:00 Motorsport: World Rally Raid Championship Highlights

4:30 Roman Megastructures: Lyon (PG) (In English/ French)

5:30 Untold Arctic Wars: Frozen Hell (PG) (In English/ Finnish/ Norwegian/ German/ Russian)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Ireland’s Wild Islands: Echoes Of The Past (PG)

8:25 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley (PG)

9:20 The Boleyns - A Scandalous Family (M s)

10:30Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG)

SBS VICELAND (31)

4:00 PBS

Newshour 5:00

Woman With Gloria Steinem (PG) 5:30

Shortland Street (PG) 6:00 Motorsport: Hi-Tec Oils Super Series *Live* From Sydney Motor Sport Park 9:30

Impossible Engineering: New Safe Confinement (PG) 10:25 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun (MA15+)

2:20 Movie: “The Crossing” (PG) (’20)

Stars: Anna Sofie Skarholt (In Norwegian)

4:10 Movie: “Black Narcissus” (PG) (’47)

Stars: Deborah Kerr 6:05 Movie: “Bicentennial Man” (PG) (’99) Stars: Robin Williams 8:30 Movie: “Jackie Brown” (MA15+) (’97) Stars: Pam Grier 11:20 Movie: “Secretary” (MA15+) (’02)

Sunday

4:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines

4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:05 Bluey 5:35 Pop Paper City 6:05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux

Interviews Bear Grylls (M) 9:20 You Can’t

Ask That

Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:20 Total Drama Island 5:45 School Of Rock (PG) 6:05 The Next Step 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:30 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:10 Hotel Transylvania: The

2:00 Fishy Business 2:30

Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 3:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction (PG) 4:00 Disasters At Sea

Stars: Brian Cox

“Attack On The Iron Coast” (PG) (’68) Stars: Sue Lloyd 3:00 NRL: Sharks v Cowboys *Live* From PointsBet Stadium 6:00 Customs (PG) 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Platoon” (MA15+) (’86) Stars: Charlie Sheen 11:00 Chicago Med (MA15+) 12:00 Ordinary Joe (M v) 1:00

Movie: “The Dam Busters” (G) (’55) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 I’m

1:40 Movie: “Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai” (G) (’07) Stars: Rica Matsumoto 3:25 Movie: “Pokémon: Giratina & The Sky Warrior” (G) (’08)

A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG) 12:30 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 1:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 3:30 So Help Me Todd (PG) 4:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 10:00 South Park (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 4:40 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 5:05 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic 5:35 Shortland Street (PG) 6:05 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) (PG) 6:40 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 Cycling: LiegeBastogne-Liege Men’s Race *Live* From Belgium

Lobster Men (M l) 8:00 What’s Up Down Under 9:00 Roads Less Travelled 10:00 Deal Or No Deal 11:00 Escape Fishing With ET 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 Exploring Off The Grid 2:30 Football: Isuzu

6:00 News Breakfast [s]

9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]

10:00Landline [s]

11:00Our Vietnam War (PG) [s]

12:00ABC News At Noon [s]

1:00 Vera (M v) [s]

2:30 Back Roads [s]

2:55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers [s]

3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]

4:40 Grand Designs (PG) [s]

5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]

6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

Monday April 22

7:30 7.30 [s]

8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s]

8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s]

9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s]

9:35 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson (M) [s]

10:50The Business [s]

11:05The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]

11:40Planet America (M) [s]

12:10Grand Designs [s]

ABC COMEDY (22)

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric

Adventures 4:35 Beep And Mort 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55

Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05

Karma’s World 7:30 Would I Lie To You?

(PG) 8:30 Mythbusters (PG) 9:20 George

Clarke’s Adventures In Americana 10:10

Louis Theroux: Under The Knife (PG)

5:00 Born To Spy 5:25

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG)

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Kung Fu

Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG)

8:00 Hotel Transylvania: The Series 8:25

Almost Naked Animals 8:50 The Athena

9:15 Find Me In Paris

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]

11:30Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s]

1:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s]

2:00 Beat The Chasers UK (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 Home And Away (PG) [s]

7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] –It’s a day of dates, farm work and farewells for our ladies as they explore whether rural life is for them.

9:15 9-1-1: Rock The Boat (M v) [s]

10:15The Irrational: Reciprocity (M) [s]

11:15The Latest Seven News [s]

11:45The Clown And The Candyman (MA15+) [s]

12:45Grand Crew: Wine & Roasts/ Wine & Honors (PG) [s]

2:00 Home Shopping

4:00 NBC Today [s]

7TWO (62)

10:30 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Hornby: A

Model Empire (PG) 2:00 Weekender 2:30

My Greek Odyssey (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG)

4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30

Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain

Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:40 Foyle’s War (M v) 10:50 Railroad Australia (PG)

12:00 Border SecurityAustralia’s Front Line (PG) 1:30 Rides Down Under (PG) 2:30 Repco

Supercars Highlights 4:30 Storage Wars

(PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG)

5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn

Stars (PG) 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 8:30 Adventure Gold Diggers (PG)

9:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG)

6:00 Today [s]

6:30 Today Extra [s]

11:30NINE News Morning [s] 12:00Lego Masters Australia Vs The Rest Of The World (PG) [s] 1:45 Explore [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]

Tipping Point (PG) [s]

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG)

Calman’s Grand Day Out: Devon And Cornwall (PG)

Invisible Cities: Cairo (PG)

12:10Worldwatch

2:05 Tony Robinson - WWII By Drone: Battle For The Skies (M) (In English/ German)

3:00 Mastermind

3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:00 Infected Earth (PG)

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Finding Your Roots: Out Of The Past (PG)

8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M)

9:25 24 Hours In Emergency: About A Boy (M)

1:50 Dr Quinn Medicine

Woman (PG) 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “Murphy’s War” (PG) (’71) Stars: Peter O’Toole 5:30

Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30

Death In Paradise (M) 8:40 The Chelsea

Detective (M v) 10:40 Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence (M v)

2:00 Surfing Australia TV 2:30 Bewitched 3:00 Full House (PG) 3:30 Sunnyside (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves

Raymond (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30

Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Gemini Man” (M v) (’19) Stars: Will Smith 10:45

Seinfeld (M) 11:45 The Nanny (PG)

Tuesday April 23

ABC COMEDY (22)

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures 4:35 Beep And Mort 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55

Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05

Karma’s World 7:30 Would I Lie To You?

(PG) 8:30 White Fever (M l,s) 9:00

Upstart Crow (M s) 10:00 Portlandia (M) 10:40 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

5:00 Born To Spy 5:25

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00

Horrible Histories 7:35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:00

Hotel Transylvania: The Series (PG) 8:25

Almost Naked Animals 8:50 The Athena 9:15 Find Me In Paris

12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Creek To Coast 2:30

Impossible Builds (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice (PG) 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30

Bargain Hunt 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M l,v)

2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine

Woman (PG) 3:00 Antiques

Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Captive Heart” (PG) (’46) Stars: Michael Redgrave 5:30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40

Agatha Christie’s Marple (M l,v) 10:40 A Wedding And A Murder (M l,v)

10:30 I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here (PG)

12:00 Friends (M) 1:00 Taskmaster

Australia (PG) 2:00 The Big Bang Theory

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

SBS VICELAND (31)

Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 3:55 ABC America This Week 4:50

6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Pooches At Play 8:30 All 4 Adventure 9:30 I Fish 10:30 Deal Or No

Deal 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 NCIS (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull: The Fall (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 11:15 Evil (M v) 12:15 Home Shopping

l) 9:25 Faithless (M l) 10:25 Alone Australia (M l) 11:25 Over The Black Dot

2:10 Movie: “Bicentennial Man” (PG) (’99) Stars: Robin Williams 4:40 Movie: “All Quiet On The Western Front” (PG) (’79) Stars: Richard Thomas 7:30 Movie: “Joyeux Noel” (M) (’05) Stars: Diane Kruger (In French/ English/ German) 9:40 Movie: “Onoda: 10,000 Nights In The Jungle” (MA15+) (’21)

11:00 Becker (PG) 12:00

Frasier (PG) 1:00 The King Of Queens

6:00 News Breakfast [s]

9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]

10:00Four Corners (PG) [s]

10:55Our Vietnam War (PG) [s]

12:00ABC News At Noon [s]

12:30National Press Club Address [s]

1:35 Media Watch [s]

2:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s]

2:30 Back Roads [s]

2:55 Muster Dogs (PG) [s]

3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]

4:40 Grand Designs (PG) [s]

5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]

Wednesday April 24

6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 7.30 [s]

8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]

8:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]

9:00 White Fever: So... Adoptees Don’t Count As Asian? (MA15+) [s]

9:30 QI: Unsavoury (PG) [s]

10:05Planet America (PG) [s]

10:35ABC Late News [s]

10:50The Business [s]

ABC COMEDY (22)

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures 4:35 Beep And Mort 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55

Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05

Karma’s World 7:30 Would I Lie To You?

(PG) 8:30 Movie: “A League Of Their Own” (PG) (’92) Stars: Geena Davis

10:35 The Beast Must Die (M l)

ABC ME (23)

5:00 Born To Spy 5:25

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00

Horrible Histories 7:35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:00

Hotel Transylvania: The Series 8:25

Almost Naked Animals 8:50 The Athena 9:15 Find Me In Paris

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

12:00Movie: “Wicked Mom’s Club” (AKA ‘Mom Wars’) (M) (’17) Stars: Jessica Blackmore

2:00 Beat The Chasers UK (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 AFL: Round 7: Richmond v Melbourne *Live* From The MCG [s]

10:30AFL: Post Game [s]

11:00The Latest Seven News [s]

11:30Tears Of Hope... With David Wenham (M) [s]

12:45Parenthood: Amazing Andy And His Wonderful World Of Bugs (M) [s]

2:00 Home Shopping

4:00 NBC Today [s]

4:45 Anzac Day: Dawn Service *Live* [s]

6:00 Today [s]

6:30 Today Extra [s]

11:30NINE News Morning [s]

12:00Lego Masters Australia Vs The Rest Of The World (PG) [s]

1:15 Ageless: Take A Leap (PG)

Calman’s Grand Day Out: Yorkshire (PG)

Invisible Cities: Istanbul (PG)

Dateline: Japan’s Cheap Homes (M) 2:30 Insight: Inheritance (M) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:10 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Alone Australia (M l)

8:35 Swift Street: Thank You Elsie/ ATM (M l,v)

9:35 Putin And The West - The Next Chapter: Invasion (MA15+)

10:40SBS World News Late

Thursday April 25

4:00 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures 4:35 Beep And Mort 5:00

Peppa Pig 5:35 Pop Paper City 5:55 Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 Gruen (MA15+) 9:40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG)

5:00 Born To Spy (PG) 5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:00

12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30

The Yorkshire Steam Railway (PG) 3:30

Harry’s Practice 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country

6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Home And Away

(PG) 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Judge John Deed (M v)

GEM (81)

2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine

Woman (PG) 3:00 Antiques

Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Colditz

Story” (G) (’55) Stars: John Mills 5:30

Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble

(PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As

Time Goes By (M) 8:40 Midsomer

Murders (M l,v) 10:40 Forensics: Catching The Killer (MA15+)

11:00 Becker (PG) 12:00

SBS VICELAND (31) 7TWO (62)

Frasier (PG) 1:00 So Help

Me Todd (PG) 2:00 The Big Bang Theory

(PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG)

4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 Becker

(PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours

(PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30

Two And A Half Men (PG) 10:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 4:20 PBS News Hour 5:20

Shortland Street (PG) 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The War On Disco (PG) 9:35 The Promise (M v) 12:00 Warped By War: Inside Putin’s Russia (M l)

1:00 Aussie Truck Rehab (PG) 2:00 Mega Mechanics

(PG) 3:00 Billy The Exterminator (PG) 3:30 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 4:30

Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The 1% Club UK (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Bullet Train” (MA15+) (’22) Stars: Brad Pitt

Bewitched 2:30 Full House (PG) 3:00 The Nanny (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG)

The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “In Time” (M l,v) (’11) Stars: Cillian Murphy 10:40 Seinfeld (M) 11:40 The Nanny (PG) 12:10 Medium (M)

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6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Pooches At Play 8:30 Jake

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And The Fatman 9:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 NCIS (M) 2:30

Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 Hawaii Five-O (PG) 10:20 NCIS: Hawaii (M) 12:15 Home Shopping

2:25 Movie: “My Brilliant Career” (G) (’79) Stars: Judy Davis 4:15 Movie: “On The Waterfront” (PG) (’54) Stars: Marlon Brando 6:20 Movie: “The Great Escape” (PG) (’63) Stars: Steve McQueen 9:30 Movie: “Stalingrad” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Mariya Smolnikova (In Russian) 11:55 Movie: “Balloon” (MA15+) (’18)

the scientists with a miracle. Odegard returns with evidence, determined to reveal Munk and his tangled web of lies – but will anyone listen?

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ABC COMEDY (22) 12:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 12:30 Anzac Day: Gallipoli Dawn Service *Live* 1:30 Anzac Day: Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service *Live* 2:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (M)

12:25 Movie: “The Cruel Sea”

(PG) (’53) Stars: Jack Hawkins 3:00 NRL: Dragons v Roosters *Live* 6:00 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble (PG) 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Unbroken” (M v) (’14) Stars: Jai Courtney 11:10

Police After Dark (M l,v) 12:05 The Real Murders Of Orange County (MA15+)

11:00 Becker (PG) 12:00 Frasier (PG) 1:00 The Middle (PG) 2:00 The Big Bang Theory

(PG) 3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 Becker

(PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30

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Hotel Transylvania: The Series 8:35 Dodo (PG) 8:50 Amelia Parker (PG) 9:10 Find Me In Paris 9:35 Supernatural Academy

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